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If you have any sense of comfort, then you should go with "Manga Watcher".
And if you really have any sense of quality you should consider only using iOS for manga apps. ALL UIs and UI-structures from the Andriod manga apps are horrible("Manga Watcher" is really hard at the border). There is a new app that is showing some nice UI ideas "Manga Junkie" and apparently there is a big version jump soon, so who knows(it doesn't have any pre-download feature yet.. so if you stick to Android then "Manga Watcher" is your app at the moment).
But yeah if you have the choice, use iOS for manga apps. ^^
eComics, mangasearcher. i used both of this. i was great!!
Hai Hai!!
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Iphone has the best manga app called mangastorm I refuse to get any other type of phone because of it.
That is pretty much irrelevant, since the OP specifically said Android app.
Lost :'(
I'm suprised nobody uses Manga+
I don't read much manga, but when I do thats the app I use. The only problem is that you cant stream it so you'll have to download it beforehand, which is fine for me. Although I'm not sure how big their collection is.
I use Manga Searcher, it does the job but I think I may look for a replacement after reading some of the posts here.
Just quick manga, it's the only reliable one that I have used on android and it actually works. Unlike Mango, which has gone to the sh****r
The thing is with me that when I download the manga it goes into the internal memory of my phone, but I have barely any internal memory. Is there any manga reading/searching app that lets you choose between external memory and internal.
Feel free to add me! XD
Just tried out the beta version of Manga Rock for Android! The developer offers it here:
Pretty awesome indeed. I've used the app on my iPad before switching to Nexus 7. The Android version is just as good as the iOS one :)
I use Mango myself. It easily beats anything available else on either the iOS or Android platforms (I have both). It is however only available on Android and I believe Blackberry. The developer is currently doing some rework of the app and server to improve performance and flexibilty.
It can be found at http://mango.leetsoft.net/
It is no longer in the playstore due to some issues with Google.
Please give Manga Rock for Android a try. It is available on the Play Store now. It really puts a shame to all other manga reader app on Android.
Google Play Books. No Seriously. There's not much on the play store but you can upload your own pdfs at https://play.google.com/books/uploads syncs across all my devices and on my computer. Picks up where I left off no matter where I'm reading from.
Sorry, while Manga Rock does pretty good and definately better than anything else I have used on iOS, Mango I still consider the best of the 2.
Please understand this is my opinion after using both and have tries several other readers on android and iOS platforms.
As far as I'm concerned mango is the best. It keeps getting kicked from the app store so just download it from their website,
I just got into manga and I just received a more powerful new phone, so I was using these two apps called manga rock and manga meow for android, and so far I like manga rock better, but I was wondering if manga meow was worth a shout?
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KITTERY, Maine — Stephen Graves recently picked up a second job off base to help him pay for his mortgage and his 3-year old daughter's day care service after talks of sequestration spread through Washington, leaving him panicked he may not be able to keep up with his bills.
Graves, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Environmental Compliance Instructor, said $467 would be taken out of his paycheck, making not only bill paying difficult, but hurting the local economy as well.
He stood in the Pass Office at PNSY Thursday afternoon, intently listening to Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, discuss their frustrations with the budget situation in the nation's capital and the potential impacts it may have on the shipyard.
Collins, who lays claim to being the most bipartisan member of the U.S. Senate, said she and King visited the local shipyard and Bath Iron Works on Thursday to talk to employees about the challenges they could face on March 1 if "those mindless, across-the-board cuts" go into effect, "unless Congress and the president act together to come up with a plan to (avoid) them."
"It is fairly unusual to have two senators at the same time and it underlines how important both of us feel this facility and Bath Iron Works are to the future of this state, but also to underline how crazy we think the budget situation is in Washington," King said.
Civilian shipyard workers, who Collins says are the firefighters, pipe fitters, welders, program managers and nuclear engineers, would be furloughed for a total of 22 days from March through the end of the fiscal year in September under sequestration.
"The implications of that are horrendous for all of the families involved and for the communities in which they live, but is also crazy for our readiness and for the fleet and causes submarines to not be able to return to the fleet as quickly," she said. "It is actually going to increase costs in the long run and the ripple effect is terrible."
King said a defense appropriations bill, which is waiting to hit the Senate floor, would essentially take care of these problems, "so we can move forward and you guys can get on with your lives and this facility can plan its future successfully."
He said his plan would be to take care of the issue in one deal so the crisis does not have to be repeated year after year.
"I'm convinced if we could make or find a resolution, that in itself will stimulate the economy because people would say, 'Finally they know what they are doing down there,' and we can have some confidence, we can make some investments we can put some people to work and I think we'd see a significant growth in the economy in 2013," he said.
John "JJ" Joyal of Somersworth, a shipyard union leader, said it is time to get this work done.
"The American people are losing hope with our representatives in Washington," he said. "I think most of us are fed up."
"Enough is enough," he added. "We really need to get the people's work done and all of the elected officials need to understand that the American people deserve better representation. The world is watching right now."
Collins said they are working to come up with a "common sense solution" for a shipyard, she says, "we are all very proud of."
"We are both hoping that people return to Washington this weekend with a plan to resolve that we have to try to get this thing done," King said.

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Where is the outcry? Where is the anger? Why is the public not showing its disgust with our Congress?
Where is the outcry? Where is the anger? Why is the public not showing its disgust with our Congress?
I am an elderly lady, fairly secure in my pension and Social Security, yet I could not sleep last night. The evening news was full of sequestering and cuts to a wide variety of services to the country. The results of reduced pay and increased expenses, and cuts to the needy and poor will have a terrible effect on our still struggling, yet improving economy.
I would like to see hundreds of letters to the editor, hundreds of letters to our elected officials. I have lived long enough to see a depression, two wars and good times in our wonderful country. I have never seen such a disrespect for a president by a Congress, as appears to be present view, yet he was elected by more than 2 million votes.
Many wealthy citizens have agreed that they would be glad to pay some increase in taxes. Yet the Republicans and Democrats in Congress are willing to bring a halt to government to satisfy their own ambitions. Again I say — where are the people, where is the anger?
Gertrude Mokotoff
I would like to respond to a recent letter regarding teacher salaries. I certainly can understand the frustration with rising costs. I share the same frustration; however, my research indicates that the starting salary for a teacher in New York state is $44,370, with a mean salary of $72,708. The salary comfort level index rates New York at 32 out of the 50 states, with 1 being the most comfortable.
A total of 62 percent of all teachers have other jobs because they can't make end meet. Teachers make 14 percent less than other professionals with the same education level.
I think it is time to stop picking on our teachers. They are true professionals with whom we entrust our children's education. They serve as surrogate parents, psychologists and mentors, and on top of this, most of them put a solid portion of their paycheck back into the classroom, purchasing supplies and other necessary items for student achievement.
They can be warm, passionate individuals who certainly didn't go into this profession for the money. Let's start giving them the pay and the respect they deserve.
Richard Ball
Slate Hill
Kevin Hudson vs. Frank Phillips ... Seriously? This letter will be short and sweet. I don't live or vote in Washingtonville, but I have been following the village government fiasco over the past two years.
And all I have to say is that the soon to be ex-Mayor Kevin Hudson has finally met his match in Orange County District Attorney Francis D. Phillips III. I look forward to reading how it plays out.
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Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
Date: May 28, 2008
Description: Comanche National Bank
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Comanche National Bank, Comanche, TX
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 111903407 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a mystery shopping scam.
The counterfeit checks bear little resemblance to the authentic items and may be identified by the following: the instruments are blue in color, contain the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the upper-center portion of the item, and include the following security statement in the top border: "FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER." The words "AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE" and "COUNTERSIGNED" are located beneath signature lines in the lower-right corner of the check, and the bottom border includes two padlock icons and the following statement: "SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDED. DETAILS ON BACK."
Items presented to date have been made payable in the amount of $4,998, include the name of "S. F. INC." as the remitter, and contain a 9-digit check serial number. Additionally, the checks contain a fictitious bank telephone number of (888) 715-6635, which is not associated with Comanche National Bank, but rather with the fraudster.
Correspondence accompanying the counterfeit checks may contain the letterhead of "SHOPPING FEEDBACK INC., Suite #105, 160 Main Street, Winfred, SD 57076, Tel/Fax #1-905-699-3915." Note that the telephone number originates in Milton, Ontario. The letter may be signed by Daniel Haskins, Chief Assignment Co-ordinator. The correspondence informs the recipient that he or she has been pre-selected to represent the company as a secret shopper. It is explained that the enclosed cashier's check is to be used to purchase merchandise at various nationally known merchants as well as to transfer money using a nationally known wire service. The funds to be spent at each location are broken down with a specific dollar amount, with the shopper being allotted the remaining funds as payment for his or her mystery-shopper service. Recipients are instructed to immediately call 1-905-699-3915 (Ext. 102 and then Press 1) to obtain detailed instructions from a coordinator; otherwise, a "stop payment" will be placed on the check.
Due to possible variations in the appearance of the bank's official items and differing scams associated with the counterfeit or fictitious items, officials of Comanche National Bank recommend that any recipient who receives any of the bank's official items from an unknown or questionable source should contact the bank to verify the item's authenticity.
For additional information and guidance, please contact Vicki Tackett, Assistant Vice President/Internal Auditor, Comanche National Bank, 100 E. Central, Comanche, TX 76442, by telephone at (325) 356-7491, by fax at (325) 356-2750, or via e-mail at [firstname.lastname@example.com]. Consumers who receive a counterfeit or fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to:
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum Reportedly Set to Coach 'TUF Brazil 2′
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The UFC hasn't yet made an official announcement, but several outlets are reporting that former Pride and UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira and contender Fabricio Werdum are set to coach against one another on the next edition of TUF Brazil and then fight one another. The first season of TUF Brazil featured Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort as opposing coaches, and was a ratings success, although Belfort had to bow out of his beef-settling fight with Wandy due to a broken hand.
Brazil's GloboEsporte reports that TUF Brazil will begin airing in March and that the two fighters have verbally agreed to take part as coaches. Nogueira and Werdum previously fought one another in the quarterfinals of PRIDE's 2006 Openweight Grand Prix, with "Minotauro" earning a unanimous decision. Werdum is currently on a two-fight win streak in his latest stint in the UFC, with impressive victories over Roy Nelson and Mike Russow. Nogueira has lost three out of his last six fights but got back on the winning track this month at UFC 153 with a dominating submission win over Dave Herman.Read More DIGG THIS


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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
For more than 45 million adults in the United States, smoking cigarettes has become a dangerous daily habit that is difficult to break.
Smoking results in nearly 150,000 lung cancer deaths and more than $150 billion in associated health-care costs annually, according to the American Lung Association.
Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,800 chemicals - 69 of which are known to cause cancer.
Research has shown that smoking is directly responsible for 90 percent of diagnosed lung cancer cases and 80 to 90 percent of emphysema and chronic bronchitis deaths.
Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer in both men and women. The adverse health affects don?t stop in our lungs - smoking has been linked to coronary artery disease, stroke, infertility and many other illnesses.
Understanding the factors that motivate you to smoke and developing a realistic plan for managing them are keys to kicking the habit and avoiding serious health complications.
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Look Who's Flip-Flopping on Character
by L. Brent Bozell III
October 17, 1996
Something very strange, like an "Invasion of the Body
Snatchers," happened after the first presidential and vice-presidential
debates. After two "ultra-civil" discussions of the issues, the
media decided that Bob Dole and Jack Kemp ought to bring up Bill Clinton's
In the weeks leading up to the debates, media types had
warned that Dole would be the hatchet man, that Dole might get
"personal." In the first two debates, moderator Jim Lehrer
explicitly presented the "character issues" as a
"personal" issue. Now, let's try to make sense of this: the White
House knowingly acquires 900 raw FBI files on past Republican White House
employees, a tremendous violation of personal privacy and civil liberties --
but bringing that up is "personal"? The Clintons brought in their
Hollywood pal Harry Thomason to take over the White House Travel Office by
firing seven workers; they dragged Billy Dale through $500,000 of legal
expenses defending himself against cooked felony accusations; and after
publicly promising to have the government reimburse Dale's legal fees, Clinton
and the Democrats refused for months to pass that promise -- and bringing that
up is "personal"?
Dole's and Kemp's failure to score any points on Clinton and
Gore somehow changed the media's mind. On the Don Imus radio program, Dan
Rather insisted that Dole could bring up the FBI files and the Travel Office
firings. Washington Post columnists E.J. Dionne and David Broder each
suggested that these stories were legitimate issues for a national discussion.
But this raises a very obvious question: if these White House ethical failures
are legitimate concerns for a presidential campaign, where on God's green
earth have the media been?
Broder, and other pundits like ABC's Jeff Greenfield,
explained voters might have understood these ethical failures if Dole had been
raising them since the spring, if voters could make the connection between a
president who claims to represent those who "work hard and play by the
rules" but who recognizes no rules in his use of his office.
Unbelievable. Now the press, which clearly has been following its 89 percent
pro-Clinton convictions and not covering stories that could damage Clinton's
poll numbers, tells us these are important issues after all?
How many networks covered the blockbuster story of Billy
Dale being acquitted after only two hours of deliberations? None. How many
networks explained the six-month gap in the White House logs keeping track of
use of the purloined FBI files? Only CNN.
Clinton's secret foreign policy urging Iran to arm the
Bosnian muslims? ABC and CNN did a couple of anchor briefs back in April; CBS
and NBC have yet to even mention it in their evening news. Indictments and
convictions for fraud around Clinton Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy? Count
them on one hand over the last two years. Name a scandal -- you'll find a
mind-boggling dearth of coverage.
And then, on the eve of the last debate, the media's
conventional wisdom flip-flopped once again. NBC's "Today" show
promised to focus on a "campaign that's now getting meaner." On CBS,
Dan Rather, who had just given Dole permission to bring up the character
issue, threw this negative spin on the issue to Rita Braver: "True or
untrue that they're preparing for a kind of carpet-bombing on character?"
In a Washington Post article, even Democratic pollster Peter
Hart exposed the media's malignant flip-flopping, saying the media's
"been goading Dole into doing something in the area of character. They
goad you into doing something and then say 'Isn't it awful'?"
What's awful is the media's completely partisan coverage of
this campaign. A new study by the Center for Media and Public Affairs reveals
a shocking accumulation of pro-Clinton bias in 1996. From Labor Day through
September 30, 54 percent of comments about the President were positive,
compared with less than one of every three on Dole. Since January, network
evaluations of the President have been 46 percent positive, the highest
rating since the last embarrassing round of media campaigning for Clinton in
Perhaps most amazing is the networks' remarkable turnaround
on coverage of the economy. The CMPA found 98 percent of economic
evaluations in 1992 were negative, even as the economy began to grow strongly
out of recession. In 1996, the network reports on the economy have been 91
percent positive.
This is especially fascinating when you consider Professor
Ted Smith's book "The Vanishing Economy." Smith found as the economy
reached historic levels of growth and prosperity from 1982 to 1987, the amount
of economic reporting on the networks dropped by two-thirds and the tone grew
even more negative -- seven negative stories for every one positive.
The morning after the last debate, CNN's Judy Woodruff told
Don Imus that the charge of liberal bias is a "golden oldie." My
god. It's not enough to support Bill Clinton -- they're now quoting him word
for word.
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Aimed at eliminatingcitrus greeningby "blocking the ability of insects to move the disease from infected trees to healthy ones," the USDA recently announced a $9 million grant to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation at Lake Alfred, Fla.
The U.S. citrus industry is well aware that greening disease threatens more than 1 million commercial citrus acres with an annual production value of approximately $3 billion. Estimates show yearly losses could reach $10 billion if citrus greening is left unchecked.
While Florida has a few years of experience with greening disease (also known as huanglongbing), the malady is still relatively new to Texas' citrus industry.
After the discovery of nine orange trees with the disease, a five-mile quarantine area was quickly established last January.
What has happened since? Farm Press spoke with Ray Prewett of Texas Citrus Mutual and industry coordinator for industry response. Among Prewett's comments:
The current citrus greening situation in Texas…
"We've got some positive developments and some new concerns. We're very hopeful (citrus greening) isn't widespread. However, there are some new indications that it is beyond where we originally thought. We're concerned about what might unfold here in Texas in the next few months.
"It was found within two groves across the road from each other in San Juan, Texas. Since then, a lot of dooryard trees have been surveyed for the disease, as well as commercial groves. So far, the original two groves are still the only ones where we have found greening.
"A few weeks ago, we found a dooryard tree that tested positive, and last week we found another that tested positive. Those two trees are still within the five-mile quarantine zone that was set up around the first greening discovery.
"Texas Citrus Mutual has been working hard on psyllid control. We've tried to learn as much as we can from Florida's experience, and have brought the psyllid population levels down some. There has been a bit of a spike of populations compared to last year — but that's only spotty and in certain areas."
Latency of the disease…
"One of the unfortunate things about greening disease is that a grove can be affected for several years before the symptoms show up.
Hard to run PCR test
If you can't see the symptoms, for a variety of reasons, it's very hard to run a PCR test and get a positive test on a tree. That might be because the disease is unevenly distributed in the tree, and if you sample in the wrong spot it won't show a positive result.
"Regardless, the latency makes the disease hard to deal with.
"One of the things folks in Florida and California have advocated is actually testing the Asian citrus psyllids, the vector for the disease. For months we've followed their example and have been sampling tons of psyllids and had some positive hits.
"Based on the best estimates we have, there have been seven positive psyllids. Three of them were found within the five-mile quarantine and four were outside it. As we speak, we're trying to figure out our next steps."
The possibility of new quarantines/regulations…
"From a regulatory standpoint, the USDA, APHIS and the Texas Department of Agriculture don't establish a new quarantine or take action based on positive psyllids. We must find the disease in tree tissue before regulatory action is taken.
"We've been speaking with scientists for whom we have high respect. I was speaking to one earlier today and it appears if you have a positive PCR sample from a psyllid, then that means you also have greening in plant tissue someplace. However, because of the latency issue and because it's like finding a needle in a haystack, it's hard to locate.
"So, the disease may have spread a bit in Texas. Even if that pans out, though, we're optimistic that it hasn't spread too far.
"For a variety of reasons — the positive psyllid finds and other things — the citrus industry has come together to say, 'We need to ramp up all our efforts for psyllid control and everything related in dealing with this.'
Offers optimism
"That gives me optimism that we'll give it our best shot and slow it down. We know it's unlikely we'll ever get rid of the disease. But, we need to slow it down until the scientists come up with a practical answer to how to combat it.
"Unfortunately, there just isn't too much in the scientific community right now that is terribly encouraging. There is a lot of effort going into a solution, but we're still a long way from finding one.
"That solution may come in the form of a genetically-modified tree with resistance to greening. We support that — but it won't happen for a while. And even if a GM tree was on our doorstep tomorrow, it wouldn't help with the trees already producing. The technology would mean starting new groves and that would be an economic issue."
More on current efforts to fight the disease…
"We're doing a good job on psyllid control. We're also doing what's needed to protect nurseries, which is one of the quickest ways to have long-distance spread of the disease. We're working on removing trees found to have innoculum.
"This disease is much worse on young trees than mature trees. Florida has spent a lot of money putting systemic pesticides on young trees — but that's a tough battle. Younger trees are more susceptible, they go down quicker.
"We haven't had a major freeze in Texas since 1989. Most of our trees are a pretty good size, so we're a bit ahead on that count."
The value of the Texas citrus industry…
"We're small compared to Florida and California's citrus industries. But we're still talking about a $160 million to $200 million impact on the state."
The $9 million recently allocated by the USDA for greening studies…
"Those funds will be managed by the foundation in Florida. My understanding is the first efforts will be to 'build a better psyllid' that won't transmit the disease.
Part will be done in Texas
When the field testing part of that project is implemented, part of that will be done in Texas. I'm sure the same is true for California. All the citrus-growing states are involved.
"We've tried to learn from Florida's experience and began psyllid control before the disease was discovered. That may have provided us with a head start."
How the psyllids are tested…
"USDA/APHIS has a team of around 30 people who have been doing survey work here for the last three years. The first couple of years, that work was done exclusively in dooryards.
"It's interesting that in the states where greening has shown up, it's tended to first be found in dooryards.
"About a year ago, the team began taking samples from commercial groves in Texas. Our first incident was in a commercial grove.
"Since then, out of tens of thousands of psyllids being tested, all were negative for the disease until the last few months.
"All seven of the recent finds were from dooryards. That leads me to believe the dooryards are going to be a major part of the narrative.
"In Florida, there are a lot of areas where there aren't too many dooryards interfaced with their commercial citrus. That isn't true all over the state, but in many parts of the state groves are kind of isolated from housing developments.
"Unfortunately, that isn't the case in Texas.
"We can't prove that Texas' greening problem came from Mexico for sure. But, greening is such a huge issue in Mexico that we have to believe that will be an ongoing threat.
Edge effect
"And there's an 'edge effect' with this disease. The smaller your citrus blocks are, the more edge there is.
"Study after study shows that the primary spots you'll first find both the psyllids and disease are at the grove's edge — they don't immediately head to the center of the grove. Since Texas has smaller blocks than Florida, that's another challenge we face."
Once an answer is found do you think there will be an effort by U.S. citrus to rid the country of this, like the cotton industry dealt with the boll weevil?
"Well, you don't find a lot of cotton in people's dooryards. It isn't a dooryard plant.
"Citrus, on the other hand, is very much established in dooryards. I can't tell you how many trailer parks we have down here. It isn't unusual for a park to have 1,000 units. And in each of those units, there's typically three to five trees in a small space. There are simply tons of trees in dooryards here.
"That's why it would be very hard to deal with compared to the boll weevil — and that was hard enough."
For more, see http://southeastfarmpress.com/orchard-crops/qa-harold-browning-chief-operating-officer-citrus-research-and-development-foundation and http://deltafarmpress.com/louisianas-citrus-industry-feels-threat-greening-disease


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Introducing Resin Command Line Part 1Thursday, October 20th, 2011
In this post I'd like to provide a complete listing of all commands available in Resin. First, let's enable resin:ManagerService. Open your resin.xml file and add <resin:ManagerService/> into <cluster-default> section. If you running Resin-Pro look for <resin:AdminServices/> tag and uncomment it. Remember that <cluster-default> applies settings to all configured clusters, e.g. app-tier and web-tier. (more…)


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I'm making this post as a little "game" of sorts. Interested in seeing what people will say.
We should all make a post/comment or whatnot of where we were in life back when we joined, and where we are in life now. For example:
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6 years ago, I was a high school student. I spent most of my days playing video games, watching animations, and coding dumb games with no purpose. I would come here every day after school, talk with people who I'd never met about art, technology, philosophy, and life. Dumb memes were made, laughs were had, and bonds were built.
Today, I'm a Soldier on reserve and an Engineer at Facebook. Over the years, I've made friends, enemies, and memories. From playing Minecraft with Matt and Fragger, to mulling through a chess game with Victory. Becoming a character in a bizarre comic. I ran away from home. I joined an army.
Would my life be any better or worse had I not seen this site? Probably not. However, did I enjoy every moment I spent, and every connection, however brief, I made on this site? You bet your ass I did.
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Once a routine part of childbirth, an episiotomy is now recommended only in certain cases. Here's what you need to know about the risks, benefits and recovery.
An episiotomy is an incision made in the perineum — the tissue between the vaginal opening and the anus — during childbirth. Although an episiotomy was once a routine part of childbirth, that's no longer the case.
If you're planning a vaginal delivery, here's what you need to know about episiotomy and childbirth.
For years, an episiotomy was thought to help prevent more extensive vaginal tears during childbirth — and heal better than a natural tear. The procedure was also thought to help preserve the muscular and connective tissue support of the pelvic floor.
Today, however, research suggests that routine episiotomies don't prevent these problems after all.
Recovery is uncomfortable, and sometimes the surgical incision is more extensive than a natural tear would have been. Infection is possible. For some women, an episiotomy causes pain during sex in the months after delivery. An extensive episiotomy might also contribute to fecal incontinence after childbirth.
Routine episiotomies are no longer recommended. Still, the procedure is warranted in some cases.
Your health care provider might recommend an episiotomy if:
If you need an episiotomy and you haven't had any type of anesthesia or the anesthesia has worn off, you'll likely receive an injection of a local anesthetic to numb the tissue. You shouldn't feel your health care provider making the incision or repairing it after delivery.
There are two types of episiotomy incisions:
During the second stage of labor — when you're pushing — your health care provider might apply warm compresses or warm mineral oil to the tissue between your vaginal opening and your anus. This might soften the tissue and help prevent tears in the skin.
Although the evidence for warm compresses is stronger, some health care providers also massage the area between the vaginal opening and the anus as labor progresses. This is known as perineal massage.
Your health care provider might even recommend trying perineal massage at home after week 34 of pregnancy. To get started, wash your hands and rub a mild lubricant, such as K-Y jelly, on your thumbs. Place your thumbs just inside your vagina and press downward toward your rectum. Hold for one to two minutes. Then, slowly massage the lower half of your vagina. Repeat the massage once a day for 10 minutes at a time until delivery.
If you have an episiotomy or tear during delivery, the wound might hurt for a few weeks — especially when you walk or sit. If the incision or tear is extensive, the tenderness might last longer. Any stitches used to repair the episiotomy will usually be absorbed on their own.
In the meantime, to promote healing:
While you're healing, expect the discomfort to progressively improve. Contact your health care provider if the pain intensifies, you develop a fever or the wound produces a pus-like discharge. These could be signs of an infection.
Share your thoughts about episiotomy with your health care provider during your prenatal visits and again when labor begins. Remember, though, it's important to go into labor with an open mind. It'll take time for the baby to stretch the vaginal tissues to allow delivery, and sometimes the baby needs to be delivered before the vaginal tissues can stretch on their own.
Count on your health care provider to respect your wishes about episiotomy — and to let you know when it's the safest option for you or your baby.
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Who's In It: Kôji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada, Gorô Inagaki
The Basics: In mid-18th century Japan, the relatives of the all-powerful shogun are pretty much untouchable. Subsequently, the shogun's half-brother, Lord Naritsugu (Inagaki), is one sick puppy, but no matter how many newlyweds he rapes or families he beheads, no one has the official authority to stop his reign of bloody sadism. Enter vengeance-minded aristocrat Shinzaemon Shimada (Yakusho), who assembles a dozen samurai, ronin and other talented swordsmen to kill Naritsugu during his journey to the shogun's palace. The highlight of the assassination plan involves Shimada buying an entire village and turning it into a "town of death," complete with street-blocking barricades, booby-trapped buildings, and buffaloes on fire. (You read that right -- buffaloes on fire.)
What's The Deal: From the moment that one of Naritsugu's victims (an unfortunate woman whose arms, legs, and tongue were all cut off by the wicked lord) grabs a calligraphy brush with her teeth to paint a scroll that reads "TOTAL MASSACRE," you know you're in for some rollicking ultra-violence. And if you're familiar with the films of director Takashi Miike -- which include Audition, Dead or Alive, and Ichi the Killer -- you know that that violence is going to be stylish, over-the-top, and utterly captivating. And it is. For all its bloodshed and mayhem, 13 Assassins is one of the most joyously energetic and exciting movies I've seen in the last year, and maybe even the last two years. Miike is remaking a Japanese classic, but he crafts it it into his own breathless and extravagant creation. The "town of death" sequence, which takes up nearly the second half of the film, ranks among the great action set-pieces ever filmed.
Getting The Band Together: Granted, with 13 title characters, we don't get to know all of them particularly well. But this baker's dozen of killers is an entertainingly diverse one, from the drunken samurai looking for a shot at redemption to the not-to-be-trifled-with ronin to the young apprentice to the Japanese hillbilly who lives in the woods and fights more effectively with stone and sling than many of Naritsugu's trained soldiers do with their blades.
The Hardest-Working Man In Show Business: Woody Allen is considered a prolific American filmmaker for averaging one film a year for the past several decades. Takashi Miike, it's worth noting, has directed a total of 49 movies just since 1992. And that astonishing filmography features not only action and horror titles but also a Western (Sukiyaki Western Django), a musical (The Happiness of the Katakuris), and an arty boys-behind-bars gay love story (Big Bang Love, Juvenile A).
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Will Sex Help You Lose Weight? This and Other Weight Loss Myths Exposed
For years claims have been made that having sex can burn up to 300 calories, making the idea of "sexercise" plausible.
However a new report is debunking this and many other health myths.
On Thursday a report in the New England Journal of Medicine showed such dogma and fallacies are detracting from real solutions to the nation's weight problems.
According to the research, such ideas like having sex burns a lot of calories, snacking or skipping breakfast is bad, and school gym classes make a big difference in kids' weight are myths.
"The evidence is what matters," and many feel-good ideas repeated by well-meaning health experts just don't have it, said the lead author, David Allison, a biostatistician at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
When it comes to sex, most people burn just as many calories as they do walking.
While most people aren't having sex to try and lose weight, claims that it burns 100 to 300 calories are common, Allison said.
Yet the only study that scientifically measured the energy output found that sex lasted six minutes on average — "disappointing, isn't it?" — and burned a mere 21 calories, he said.
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Independent researchers say the authors have some valid points. But many of the report's authors also have deep financial ties to food, beverage and weight-loss product makers — the disclosures take up half a page of fine print in the journal.
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—Small changes in diet or exercise lead to large, long-term weight changes. Fact: The body adapts to changes, so small steps to cut calories don't have the same effect over time, studies suggest. At least one outside expert agrees with the authors that the "small changes" concept is based on an "oversimplified" 3,500-calorie rule, that adding or cutting that many calories alters weight by one pound.
—School gym classes have a big impact on kids' weight. Fact: Classes typically are not long, often or intense enough to make much difference.
—Losing a lot of weight quickly is worse than losing a little slowly over the long term. Fact: Although many dieters regain weight, those who lose a lot to start with often end up at a lower weight than people who drop more modest amounts.
—Snacking leads to weight gain. Fact: No high quality studies support that, the authors say.
—Regularly eating breakfast helps prevent obesity. Fact: Two studies found no effect on weight and one suggested that the effect depended on whether people were used to skipping breakfast or not.
—Setting overly ambitious goals leads to frustration and less weight loss. Fact: Some studies suggest people do better with high goals.
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If it's so dead, why play?
Yesterday I pointed out that for 70s, the only way to see pretty much all the nifty stuff not already seen is to be part of a raiding guild – which means 20 hours or more of WoW per week. Note again, as I've pointed out in the past, that I did NOT say 20 hours of raiding. I said 20 hours of WoW. There are rare exceptions – as individuals, not as guilds. And again, what if you don't WANT to do 20 hours of WoW a week?
First, there is a LOT of content to World of Warcraft. If you're willing to set aside your level 70, you can level a few other characters. I say a few, because in addition to the stories only accessible to horde or alliance, there are lines only available to certain classes – healing the land in the druids, the Organization in the rogues… you get the idea.
Second, while I don't like PvP, a lot of people do. And if that's your bag, you'll have a constant flurry of different foes, all with varying skills – oh, not the ones the game gives you, but how the player USES what the game gives. Humans are just more varying than we can afford to program into games, so far. So there's a great of fun to be had there, which doesn't require 20 hours of play a week.
Third… people. I wrote some time ago how regardless of the guild, it's still a volunteer organization. Nothing ties it to you but your desire to be part of it. And as a consquence, you're going to have things in common with more than a few of the members — or you're going to leave. I know of very few guilds where members don't converse – type-chat or voice-chat – outside the raid or other purpose of the guild. All guilds are social – they're a natural outgrowth of the nature of a MultiPlayerGame. And Just Visiting takes as much time as you want to take. And sometimes there are people you find in your guild who, if they lived nearby, would probably be the person you hung out with all the time. $15 a month to have pretty constant access to friends you'd never have otherwise? Cheap, really.
These are a few reasons why people hang on even when they can't do 20 hours a week. And if that works for you, great. Do it.
Have fun.
One Response to "If it's so dead, why play?"
Sorry to see you leaving, as I enjoyed reading your posts, but I guess everyone reaches the point where they stop having fun eventually. I don't understand why you seem to be stuck on this point you're trying to make of raiding taking 20 hours of playtime a week, though.
Since the 2nd or 3rd month of TBC I have only logged on for an average of 8 hours a week, and I've still managed to keep up with 2 weekly raids all that time. We are a very casual raid, but we've still managed to slowly work our way up through Karazhan and the tier 5 raids and we are now half way through Black Temple.
Aside from 7 hours of actual raiding, I stock up on funds using my trade skills and the odd daily battleground, which makes me more than enough cash to keep me in potions and enchantments. Flasks are all free these days, and repair costs are more than made up by the gold dropping in raids.


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ATLANTA, Ga. – Dr. Alveda King, director of African-American Outreach for Priests for Life, commented on the recent release of EXCLAIM!, a document published by the International Planned Parenthood Federation and targeted to a young audience.
"Planned Parenthood says EXCLAIM! is a young people's guide to 'sexual rights,' " Dr. King said. "Or is it just a way for the largest abortion provider in America to drum up more business? I say the latter.
"Planned Parenthood just wants to sexualize Americans and others in the world and now they are letting us know that the agenda is: The younger, the better! It makes sense from their perspective: The more people who are having sex, the more unwanted pregnancies we will have. That means more abortions for Planned Parenthood and that means, more money."
Dr. King pointed out that Planned Parenthood often has a significant presence in public schools, which many parents might not realize.
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Bundy headlines Orioles' updated Top 20 list
With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, we've updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
To be on a list, a player must have rookie eligibility. To qualify for rookie status, a player must not have exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, or accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the 25-player limit period, excluding time on the disabled list or in military service.
With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, we've updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
To be on a list, a player must have rookie eligibility. To qualify for rookie status, a player must not have exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, or accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the 25-player limit period, excluding time on the disabled list or in military service.
Players are graded on a 20-80 scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average.
Check out all 30 team Top 20 lists and the Top 100 on Prospect Watch.
1. Dylan Bundy, RHP
Preseason rank: 1
MLB Top 100 rank: 16 (Preseason: 20)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 65 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 60 | Overall: 65
Bundy was so advanced as a prep star in Oklahoma that scouts viewed him more like a college pitcher than one in high school. He lived up to that evaluation, racing to the Major Leagues in his first full professional season as a 19-year-old. But Bundy's progress hit a roadblock in 2013 when he underwent Tommy John surgery in June.
Bundy returned to action this year, and he looks to be on his way to recapturing his top-tier stuff. His fastball sits in the mid-to-upper 90s, and it has touched triple digits. Bundy's best secondary pitch as an amateur was his cutter, but the Orioles took it away to force him to improve his other offspeed offerings. Bundy's curveball and changeup have both improved, and they have plus potential.
Bundy is an exceptional athlete and his work ethic and makeup are very well regarded. He profiles as a front-line starter if he can make a full recovery from surgery.
2. Hunter Harvey, RHP
Preseason rank: 4
MLB Top 100 rank: 35 (Preseason: NA)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 | Overall: 60
Harvey, the son of former All-Star closer Bryan Harvey, was eager to get his professional career started -- so much that he never committed to a college. He quickly signed with the Orioles after the 2013 Draft. That has looked to be a smart decision, as Harvey has dominated professional hitters, and he earned a trip to the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.
Harvey throws his fastball in the low-to mid-90s, and he has the projectability to more consistently hit the upper end of that range in the future. He has a good feel for his curveball, and though he didn't need it much in high school, his changeup has the makings of a third quality pitch.
Harvey has a good understanding of pitching, and he earns praise for his poise on the mound. He's coming along faster than expected, giving Baltimore another premium starting pitching prospect.
3. Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP
Preseason rank: 3
MLB Top 100 rank: NA (Preseason: 68)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 55 | Overall: 55
Rodriguez has made steady improvement since signing out of Venezuela as a 17-year-old in 2010. He made a big jump in 2013 when he reached Double-A Bowie, and then finished the year as the starting pitcher in the Arizona Fall League championship game.
Initially more of a command-and-control lefty, Rodriguez has grown into his lanky frame and has seen his velocity jump as a result. He now throws his fastball in the low 90s, with good sink and movement. Rodriguez pairs his fastball with a hard changeup and a tight slider, both of which grade out as above-average offerings.
Rodriguez hasn't been quite as sharp in 2014, but at 21 years old, he's young for Double-A, and he still profiles as a middle-of-the rotation starter.
4. Chance Sisco, C
Preseason rank: 10
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 30 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50
Sisco transitioned from shortstop to catcher as a senior in high school, and he quickly showed the skills necessary to remain at his new position long term. His bat helped him get drafted in the second round, but his catching skills have been better than expected.
Sisco's athleticism plays well behind the plate and he's a good receiver. He has an average arm and good hands. Offensively, Sisco has an advanced understanding of the strike zone and does a good job of using the whole field to hit. He has some pop now, and he should develop more power as he physically matures.
Like 2013 first-rounder Harvey, Sisco has excelled as a 19-year-old in the South Atlantic League. Together, they could form an exciting battery for years to come.
5. Christian Walker, 1B
Preseason rank: 15
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 20 | Arm: 40 | Field: 45 | Overall: 50
Walker was a part of South Carolina's back-to-back national championships and has established a long track record as a successful hitter. He adjusted well to the professional ranks, reaching Double-A Bowie in his first full professional season.
Walker has a good approach at the plate and has an excellent feel for the barrel. He has unlocked more of his power as a professional, and he blasted 20 home runs in the first half with Bowie in 2014. Defensively, Walker is strictly a first baseman, but he has the tools to be a solid defender.
Walker earns praise for his understanding of the game, and as he taps into more of his raw power, fits the traditional first-base profile better now than scouts thought he would when he was at South Carolina.
6. Josh Hart, OF
Preseason rank: 6
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 30 | Run: 60 | Arm: 45 | Field: 60 | Overall: 50
Hart was the third Georgia high school outfielder drafted in the first round in 2013. He doesn't profile as a five-tool player like fellow Peach State natives Clint Frazier and Austin Meadows. Instead, Hart's speed and athleticism make him a potential top-of-the-order catalyst.
Hart's best tool is his plus speed, which makes him a threat to steal and allows him to cover ground well in center field. He also earns praise for his understanding of the game, helping his speed to play up on both sides of the ball.
Hart has an easy and smooth stroke, and he has a knack for putting the bat on the ball. His swing is geared to hitting line drives into the gaps, limiting his power potential.
7. Tim Berry, LHP
Preseason rank: 8
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 50
Berry hurt his elbow during his senior year of high school, and though he ultimately underwent Tommy John surgery, the Orioles selected him in the 50th round. That decision is beginning to pay off as Berry turns his promise into results.
Berry's fastball sits in the low-90s, and he commands it effectively to both sides of the plate. He shows some feel for both his curveball and changeup, giving him two more average offerings.
Because Berry doesn't have overwhelming stuff, he has to command all of his pitches to succeed. He's made strides in that area, and if he continues to do so, he'll have a chance to stick as a middle-of-the-rotation starter.
8. Mike Wright, RHP
Preseason rank: 7
Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Curveball: 40 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 55 | Overall: 50
By reaching Double-A Bowie in his first full professional season, Wright put himself on the fast track. He returned there in 2013 and led the Eastern League with a 3.26 ERA. Wright hasn't repeated that level of success this season with Triple-A Norfolk.
Wright's fastball sits in the low-90s, and it can touch 95 mph. He throws from a steep downhill angle and uses his fastball's heavy sink to generate ground-ball outs. None of Wright's offspeed pitches truly stand out, but he adds to their deception by throwing them all from the same arm slot. Though he fills up the zone, Wright has more control than pinpoint command.
Some scouts think Wright's stuff would play up in the bullpen. But his build suggests a workhorse starter, and Baltimore believes he can fill that role in the Major Leagues.
9. Zach Davies, RHP
Preseason rank: 14
Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Slider: 40 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45
Davies was largely overlooked as an undersized high school right-hander in 2011, but the Orioles liked him enough to take a chance on him in the 26th round. He has pitched well at the outset of his professional career, posting a top-10 ERA in his league in each of his first two Minor League seasons.
Davies doesn't have overwhelming stuff, but all of his pitches play up thanks to his polish and above-average command. His fastball sits around 90 mph, with some projectability remaining. Davies' fading changeup is his best pitch and he gets good depth on his curveball.
Davies earns comparisons to Mike Leake for his physique and overall skill set. Like Leake, Davies profiles as a back-of-the-rotation starter.
10. Branden Kline, RHP
Preseason rank: 16
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
Kline grew up in Frederick, Md., also the home of Baltimore's Class A Advanced affiliate. His first full season in his parents' favorite organization was derailed by a broken ankle that required surgery and kept him out for three months. Kline returned home in 2014 and pitched well for the Keys.
Kline throws his fastball in the low-90s, with some sinking action. His slider gives him a second solid pitch, while his changeup lags behind. Kline earns praise for his makeup and intelligence.
Kline was used as a starter and closer in college, but the O's have kept him in the rotation as a professional. They see him as a starter, though some scouts believe his power arsenal is better suited for the bullpen.
11. Michael Ohlman, C
Preseason rank: 9
Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45
Ohlman's professional career was already off to a rough start before hitting a low point in 2012. He suffered a shoulder injury in a Spring Training car accident, and he later received a 50-game suspension for a second positive drug test. But Ohlman rebounded from his lost season and won the Carolina League batting title in 2013.
Ohlman has made adjustments to shorten his swing and become more selective at the plate. As a result, he is better able to use his raw power and handle offspeed pitches. His defense hasn't made the same strides, however. Ohlman has a solid arm, but he's big for a catcher and is a below-average receiver.
Even if Ohlman doesn't make further improvements behind the plate, his bat should be enough to get him to the big leagues.
12. Drew Dosch, 3B
Preseason rank: None
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45
Dosch tore his ACL a month before the 2013 First-Year Player Draft but he still became the highest drafted position player from Youngstown State in more than 20 years. His injury kept him out the rest of the year, delaying his professional debut until 2014.
Dosch has a smooth left-handed swing and a good feel for the barrel. He has some pop, but his swing is more geared to hitting line drives than home runs.
While Dosch is an average runner and has a solid arm, he doesn't have great range at third base. That leads some scouts to wonder if he'll need to eventually move to the outfield or first base. Regardless of his ultimate position, it will be incumbent that Dosch continues to produce at the plate.
13. Parker Bridwell, RHP
Preseason rank: 17
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 40 | Overall: 45
A three-sport star in high school, Bridwell was eager to start his professional career when the Orioles drafted him in 2010. His adjustment to the professional ranks hasn't been seamless, but Bridwell has shown flashes of his potential.
Bridwell utilizes his big frame to throw his low-90s fastball from a steep downhill angle and to create ground ball outs. His curveball and changeup give him two more average offerings. Bridwell earns praise for his athleticism and loose arm.
Bridwell's biggest problem as a professional has been his command. He has made strides in that area, and he can throw strikes with all his pitches when he's at his best. Bridwell will need to learn to throw strikes more consistently as he advances in the Minor Leagues.
14. Adrian Marin, SS
Preseason rank: 11
Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 30 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45
As a high school shortstop from South Florida drafted by the Orioles, Marin draws some natural comparisons to Manny Machado. While Marin can't match Machado's lofty ceiling, he has acquitted himself well as a professional.
Marin has a good feel for the bat and makes consistent contact. Though a triple he hit off Joey Gallo as a high school senior helped push Marin up Draft boards in 2012, he has below-average power.
Marin's athleticism and instincts help him defensively, but some scouts remain unconvinced he will be able to handle playing shortstop every day. With so many middle infielders already in the big leagues, Baltimore can afford to give him plenty of time to improve his defense and refine his overall game.
15. Francisco Peguero, OF
Preseason rank: 13
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45
Originally signed by the Giants in 2005, Peguero quickly established himself as one of their top prospects until a pair of knee injuries in '11 derailed his progress. He made his Major League debut in 2012, but he was unable to break through. Peguero latched on with the O's after being non-tendered in 2013.
Peguero is toolsy and athletic, with a good combination of speed and power. He is a free swinger, but his quick hands enable him to make a lot of contact. Peguero covers ground well in the outfield, and his plus arm makes him a good fit in right field.
After several years in the Minor Leagues, Peguero is nearly Major League ready. He'll need to stay healthy to get the opportunity that has so far eluded him.
16. Stephen Tarpley, LHP
Preseason rank: 12
Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
Tarpley began his college career at the University of Southern California, but he transferred to Scottsdale Community College after one season -- bringing him closer to home and making him eligible for the 2013 Draft. The Orioles selected him in the third round and he pitched well in his professional debut.
Tarpley impresses scouts with his size, stuff and pitchability. He has a loose and lively arm, and he throws his fastball up to 94 mph. Tarpley's curveball is a solid offering, and his changeup has the potential to develop into another average pitch in time.
Tarpley throws a lot of strikes and earns praise for his mound presence. That combination, especially from the left side, offers a lot of upside.
17. Tyler Wilson, RHP
Preseason rank: None (2014 Draft)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 40 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 60 | Overall: 45
Wilson was rotation mates with Danny Hultzen at the University of Virginia, and he was drafted about 300 picks after the Cavaliers' ace in 2011. Wilson earns praise for his makeup and smarts, traits that helped earn him the Lowe's Senior Class Award in 2011.
Wilson's fastball peaks at 91 mph, with sinking action. His slider and changeup give him two more average offerings. Though Wilson's stuff isn't overwhelming, he has found a way to be successful as a professional.
The key to Wilson's success is his control, competitiveness and feel for pitching. He does a good job keeping the ball down in the zone and maintaining his stuff deep into games. Wilson will have to rely on his command and pitchability to reach the Major Leagues as a back-of-the-rotation starter.
18. Brian Gonzalez, LHP
Preseason rank: None (2014 Draft)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 45 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
The Orioles lost their top two picks in the 2014 Draft as compensation for free-agent signings, making Gonzalez their top selection. He was a part of three Florida state championship teams at Archbishop McCarthy High School, the same school that produced big leaguers Alex Avila and Nick Castellanos.
While Gonzalez doesn't have overpowering stuff, he is more polished than most high school pitchers. His fastball sits around 90 mph, with good life. At his best, Gonzalez throws from a good downhill angle and adds run to the pitch. He has good feel for his changeup and gets good depth to his curveball.
Gonzalez stands out for his control and pitchability. With time, his strong build, stuff and polish could help him develop into a solid Major League starter.
19. Ofelky Peralta, RHP
Preseason rank: 20
Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 40 | Curveball: 40 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
Baltimore didn't need to see Peralta pitch much before deciding to sign him to one of the biggest bonuses the club has ever given to a Dominican amateur. Some clubs thought he wasn't eligible to sign until 2014, but the Orioles knew differently and were able to add another premium arm to their system.
Peralta's fastball peaks at 95 mph, and scouts believe he'll throw even harder as he physically matures. He shows good feel for both a curveball and a slider, and he is working to develop his changeup as well.
Peralta earns some physical comparisons to Taijuan Walker. Peralta is a long way from that lofty ceiling, but his raw stuff and projectability already have the O's excited about his future.
20. Pat Connaughton, RHP
Preseason rank: None (2014 Draft)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 45 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 40 | Overall: 45
Eight years after Notre Dame produced dual star Jeff Samardzija, Connaughton starred on the hardwood and the diamond for the Fighting Irish. The Orioles grabbed him in the fourth round of the 2014 Draft, and they signed him to a deal allowing him to play his senior basketball season this winter.
On the mound, Connaughton uses the leverage in his 6-foot-5 frame to deliver fastballs up to 95 mph, with good sink. His size also creates an angle and plane that make his pitches more difficult to hit. Connaughton's athleticism should allow him to make more strides once he concentrates solely on baseball.
Like Samardzija at the same stage, Connaughton is far from a finished product on the mound. He lacks fastball command and doesn't miss as many bats as his velocity suggests he should. Connaughton has some feel for a changeup, but scouts aren't convinced he spins the ball well enough to develop an average curve.
Teddy Cahill is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @tedcahill.


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Blue Jackets put down Penguins in double-OT for first playoff win ever
The Columbus Blue Jackets served notice in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal they are serious about this whole playoff thing.
In Game 2 on Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Jackets came to collect.
Columbus overcame a shaky first period, rallied from two goals down and won at 1:10 of double overtime when Matt Calvert beat goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury at the Consol Energy Center.
The 4-3 triumph was the first post-season win in Blue Jackets franchise history and, with it, the Penguins now know that taking this best-of-seven series is not a sure thing.
"I have the puck right now, but I might have to make a deal with the franchise," Calvert said with a smile. "To get a split here and be able to go back home and be able to take control of the series, go up 2-1, is a huge opportunity. We're excited about it."
The Jackets tied the best-of-seven series 1-1 and will carry the momentum when the puck drops at the start of Game 3 on Monday night in Columbus.
Calvert scored on his own rebound as Lee Stempniak and Kris Letang stood nearby. It the second goal of the game for Calvert, a Brandon, Man., native who was drafted by Columbus in the fifth round in 2008.
"The first shot surprised me," Calvert said. "The puck came on my stick and I got a quick shot on (Fleury). I thought that was going in (but Fleury made a pad save). Luckily, it came back to me and I put it upstairs."
In the first overtime period, the Penguins couldn't score on two power plays while the Blue Jackets failed to convert on one.
Forward R.J. Umberger had a chance to end it, but Fleury stopped his backhand.
At the other end, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped Stempniak and Evgeni Malkin from tight quarters.
The Penguins, who had a 3-1 lead after the first period but couldn't hold the Jackets off, were 1-for-8 on power plays and the Jackets were 2-for-6.
Both teams lost players to injury, as Penguins forward Brian Gibbons and Jackets defenceman Fedor Tyutin left in the first period. Their respective coaches refused to give updates after the game.
Letang was benched by Penguins coach Dan Bylsma in Game 1 for taking a couple of bad penalties, and there was Letang with a late hit and subsequent interference penalty on Calvert in the third period, a play that might not have happened had the veteran defenceman given it a little more thought.
Sure enough, the Jackets tied the game 3-3 on the power play at 13:59, with Jack Johnson having the benefit of an open net when Fleury couldn't get across after the puck emerged from a group of players.
It will be interesting to see if the nastiness rises a few notches as the series moves to Columbus, as there has not been much of it through the first two games.
Gibbons, with two goals, and Matt Niskanen scored for the Penguins. Gibbons got his work done quickly, as he played just two minutes and 26 seconds in the first period before leaving.
Sidney Crosby had two assists. Evgeni Malkin was pointless.
Ryan Johansen also scored for the Blue Jackets. Calvert's first goal was shorthanded, the second the Penguins have allowed in as many games after giving up just six in the 82-game regular season.
"I don't think it sits well with anyone," Crosby said. "Special teams are huge in the playoffs and we were on the wrong side.
"We have to be better, and that is the bottom line, right on through. Whether special teams or 5-on-5, we have to be better."
For Jackets coach Todd Richards, Calvert's shorthanded goal was the turning point.
"The shorthanded goal was the difference-maker in the game," Richards said. "It gave hope to our guys. You could feel it on the bench. From that moment, I thought we played a very strong game.
"But my message to the team was enjoy it, but we have to win four."
First playoff win in franchise history. Blue Jackets forward R.J. Umberger likes the ring of it.
"It's a great moment for us, but for the fan base who have been there since Day 1, they have stuck with us. I know they are proud of us," Umberger said after the Jackets beat the Penguins 4-3 in double OT on Saturday. "But this is the first step. We have a lot of hockey left and we want to put more than one win together."
The victory came in the Jackets' sixth playoff game. Their only other playoff appearance was in 2009, when they were swept in the opening round by Detroit.
They entered the NHL in October of 2000.


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College Basketball: Three NH teams chase NE-10 titleBy JIM FENNELL
New Hampshire Union Leader
March 02. 2013 8:19PM
It's been three years since the St. Anselm men's basketball team has been to the NCAA Division II tournament and seven years since Hawks won a game in the national tournament.
At least one of those streaks will end soon and it's a good bet so will the other.
The Hawks are a lock to get an invitation to the NCAAs after finishing first in the Northeast-10 Conference for the first time since the 1999-2000 season. And it would be a surprise if they don't get deep in the regional.
After several years of mixed results, the Hawks are having a banner season. They are 22-4 after finishing out the regular season by winning 17 of their last 19 games and open the conference tournament by hosting eight-seeded UMass Lowell (15-12) today (3 p.m., Stoutenburgh Gym) in a quarterfinal game.
The teams split a pair of games this year, with each winning on the road.
Head coach Keith Dickson was named the NE-10 Coach of the Year, sophomore guard Roy Mabrey was named to the all-conference first team and freshman forward Mike McCahey was the conference rookie of the year. Junior point guard Dino Mallios was picked to the third team.
The Hawks will be after their first NE-10 tournament title since winning back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006. No matter what happens, they are sure to be one of as many as six teams from the conference expected to move on to the NCAAs.
On the other hand, the margin of error for the Southern New Hampshire University is a lot smaller.
The sixth-seeded Penmen (16-10) won their last three games to ensure their first winning season in three years, but they will need at least one win in the conference tournament, and maybe even two, to get their first bid to the NCAAs in eight years.
The Penmen are in West Haven. Conn., today at 3 to play third-seeded New Haven. In the only meeting between the two teams this year, on Jan. 19, the Penmen lost on the road to the Chargers, 75-60.
Franklin Pierce University of Rindge will be looking to send two teams on to the NCAAs.
The men are seeded the fourth and host fifth-seeded Southern Connecticut today at 3. The Ravens (19-7) feature senior guard Eric Jean-Guillaume, who was named the NE-10 Player of the Year for the second straight season.
The FPU women (17-9) are seeded fifth and have to go on the road today (3 p.m., Costello Gymnasium) to play a fourth-seeded UMass Lowell team (18-8) it beat twice during the regular season.


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Builder: Veerhuis-Voda, a U.S., Dutch, Haitian consortium
Style: Ten-inch thick polystyrene (like Styrofoam) wall panels fitted into a frame of light-gauge steel, then coated with plaster
Size and cost: About $20,000 for a 620-square-foot home ($300 per square metre)
Time to build (estimated): About a week, with eight workers
The steel frame of the house is bolted to the cement slab base, and further affixed with one-inch thick steel aircraft cables. Polystyrene panels 10 inches thick slide into the steel frames and are cemented together to create the walls, then coated in a sheet of plaster or concrete mix and painted. The home constructed in Haiti was airy and bright inside and remarkably cool. It had two bedrooms, a living room, dining area and kitchen, plus full bathroom. The house also contained a 1,000-litre water tank, solar panels that cost $1,500 and can power the lights, radio and T.V. for four to six hours. The electric panel box is affixed into the Styrofoam wall.
The house featured large PVC windows, an attractive feature that let in light and a breeze, but raises the issue of security and break-ins, a concern to most Haitians.
The design was conceived by Dutch firm Veerhuis 30 years ago. Eight thousand homes are on order for Iraq, and 12,000 for Indonesia, said Chana Perera, managing director along with Brendon Brewster of the New York City-based company.
With a large contract (the Veerhuis website says the company needs contracts of 500 to 1,000 homes to make it viable) Perera said his company would build a factory in Haiti to use as many local materials as possible, and train Haitian workers to construct the homes. It has the capacity to build 6,000 homes a year in Haiti, Perera said.
The homes are guaranteed for 70 years.