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TORONTO — Believe it or not, I will not be making the trek back home to Chicago to see the Blue Jays go for nine (or more?) in a row against the White Sox this week. I'll be meeting up with the team in Boston for the weekend set against the Red Sox.
So, I won't be in Chi-town for the ticker tape parade after the Bears' complete thrashing of the Indianapolis Colts. Man, where was that when we needed it in the Super Bowl? All this does is raise my low expectations for my favorite football team. But, I guess Chicago should get some respect after this Week 1 upset.
You know who is getting some respect around baseball? Your Toronto Blue Jays. Eight wins in a row: the club's longest streak since 1999. Sweeps over the Twins and Rays: teams in the hunt for the playoffs. The pitching staff: best in baseball. Other teams: taking notice.
"Toronto has been playing really well," Yankees third baseman Alex "Ha!" Rodriguez said. "I'll tell you what – a lot of people should be happy that they're not in the playoff race, because they'd be the scariest team with the one-two punch they've got over there of Halladay and Burnett. They're playing good baseball."
Not in the playoff race? Shoot, if Toronto goes undefeated in September (not gonna happen) it'll be right in the mix! Don't look now, but the Jays have passed the Yankees in the standings for third place in the East. This eight-game swing against the White Sox and Red Sox is going to be a toughy.
Catch you from the Fens later this week…
226 Comments
bye,bye yankees!!gotta be happy with that after the year we had!!
I didn't see that Bears win happening. Wow!! You must be on cloud nine. Forte looked great!!
Jays will now play 8 games in 6 days , ouch…..good luck Jays . I hope somebody keeps the coffee pot going and the toothpicks ( prop the eyelids open ) handy . This gives the sox a nice advantage ..bummer
Indigo we wil prevail, belive in the Jays they are on a new tract, they are on a mission, all you have to do is belive.
I believe in the Jays but its going to be a tough 6 days , no day off until Monday . Lets hope the adrenaline keeps pumping and there is lots of gatorade .
If we get similar performances from our starters over these 6 days as we have over the last 6-8 days, we'll be ok. I just hope none of the starters get blown out in the 2-3rd inning and we over use the pen-particulary in these two games today.
Rushing a play like JM did doesn't pay go for the sure play and take your time and do it right.That erro may very well cost Burnett the game.Let's hope he can put it out of his mind and the Jays can give him some more run support.GO JAYS.
Guess what-the moment someone posted AJ was throwing a no-no on the front of the web site-Chicago got a hit.
Maybe just a coincidence. lol
The goof with RED hair said no one has hit Burnett yet then bang a hit,I won't metion who it was just the RED-RED-RED HAIR.
They should both deal with it the way players do and not say or post a thing. lol
There goes our errorless streak, and with 3 errors too. Do any of you know how many games we were up to?
There goes our errorless streak, and with 3 errors too. Do any of you know how many games we were up to? Oh and nice outing by Burnett so far. Mine as well enjoy the last of him.
Sorry for the double post. the only difference is that last sentence.
That's unlike Johnny Mac-2 errors in 1 game. Not Good.
Yea you said it gsjays, the next thing you know we'll be putting in Eckstein for defence, wait, he's not here anymore.
Way to go AJ. Got put in a hole by Johnny Mac's error and struck out Shisher and Uribe to end the inning. Nice outing.
Come on guys, let's get a couple more runs and put this game away.
Man, Thorton is tough-did you guys see that. A lefty throwing 97 mph with 6 inches of break.
Tying runs are on with 0 outs.
Could the Jays be the Rockies? Perhaps.
looks like i missed a great game(working)…any other highlights?
I like the Jays' chances for at least 3 of 4 against Chicago. I think they'll play well in Boston too.
For some reason, I'm a little worried about the Baltimore series at home.
One game at a time though I guess.
Bj does make it interesting doesn't he. Nice win and only used two guys from the pen with both using few pitches so they'll both be good to go tommorrow. What an exceptional outing from Burnett.
Hey, that's 18 innings without giving up an earned run, and only 8 earned runs in the last 45-how good is that?
how much more do you think it would take to get burnett back next season?
5 Year 75 mil. contract.
Burnett is not going to be back here next year. No way will The jays offer him 75 for 5 and I think that's probably light considering how he's going. Could be closer to 100 for 5.
how much do you think it would take for sheets?
can i get comment on one of my all time favorite jays from you old-timers? Fred McGriff
Just for comparision. Santana got 6 years/$137.5M, in 2007 Barry Zito got 7 years/$126M, Carlos Lee got 5 years/100M in 2007, Zambrano got 5 years/ 91.5 mill, plus a player option of 19.5 mill. for 2013.
Burnett is already scheduled to make 12 mill for 2009 and 10. He's 31, so 5 years/100M will be offered. The Yanks will probably go higher for both Burnett and Sabathia could get 7 years and 160 to 200 mill from the Yanks.
I loved McGriff-what a class act he was.
Great pitching by AJ. Hopefully Jessie can pitch just as well tonight.
I second that on McGriff.
Burnett will wear a Jays uniform next year,Mark my words and I will remind you all that I said so.
mcgriff was my favorite as a kid growing up.i kinda followed him through out his career.
Personally, I'm not that crazy about Sheets. I'm sure a lot of guys will disagree with me on that. But his career record is 86-81 over 8 years, era of 3.69 and an injury history. Considering he's making $11 mill this year, he's likely going to get $15, and that's a lot of dough.
I'd rather see us spend hugh dough and sign a real 4th hole hitter like Tiexera.
i've got a good one….who would you all say is the best at each position alltime for the jays?
mine are:
1 – Halladay
2- Santiago
3 – McGriff
4 – Alomar
5 – Glaus
6 – Fernandez
7 – Winfield ????
8 – Wells
9 – Barfield
DH – Molitor
i'd love to see the jays have a raw power guy like texiera again!!
It's too bad McGriff didn't hit another 7-8 hr's, getting him over the 500 plateau and giving him a hot at the hall.
1-Dave Stieb
2-Ernie Whitt
3-Fred McGriff
4-Robbie ALomar
5-Kelly Gruber
7-Joe Carter
8-Devon White
i couldn't remeber joe playing left?but that qwas a while ago.do you really think steib was better than halladay?
Well, Steib's career stats was 176-137, era of 3.44 and Halliday is at 129-64 and 3.51. I think if Halliday stays healthy he will pass Stieb. But at the moment, I'd have to say Stieb.
Actually, as I remember Joe Carter played right field, left field and first base. I remember his hr (first walk off home run to win a series) in the 6th game off the wild thing to win our 2nd world series and as a result list him as one of our best of all time.
Interesting trivia. When we won in 1992 and 1993 our record was 96-66 (92) and 95-67 in 1993.
We can equal the 1992 record by winning the remaining 19 games.
great job on going ahead of the yankees
Wow look at all the blogers.I wish you guys and gals would post all the time.The Jays are playing the best baseball they have played in years,I think they belive and it's a different player or two who steps up every game,Just look at Overbay in the last half I think he's back folks.
any other all time great jays lists out there?
Now thats the way to start a game
Litsch will be in trouble unless he can get it together,We need to save the bullpen.
Common Jessie hang in there
Aw =(.. Come on jesse!
How the hell did he get out of that,He must be related to BJ.
Talk about ducking a bullet. We need 6 good innings from Jessie tonight. I hope he makes it
Looks like he's settled down.. Throwing strikes
Have gameday on instead of TV like it better that way Idon't get so upset.lol
Wells has to pick it up soon the team needs his help now so does Rolen
Rolen has been disappointing for awhile now.. but i guess his d can make up for it.
Hey gsjays remember when you said it would be nice to see Cito rotate the outfielders as the DH he must have read your post.lol.
LoL garryguy, I wish I had that choice of using gameday or tv, but as Ive said, I live in the States so all I get is gameday.
Uh oh, bad news.
Cant hit a guy with a ERA over 6.
garry-I think Cito figured that out himself. lol I think we were lucky getting out of those 3 innings and only give up 3 runs.
Fredom Ithink gameday is better you can see all the pitches and when someone comits an eror you don't have to watch it lol.
Cito has to take Litsch out before he blows it big time I don't think he has it today, But you never know.
Crappy hitting.. pitcher w/ over 6 era
woops-2 runs
Even if we win the next 19 games, the Redsox are going to have to play .500 ball for us to make it.
hey homer by scott! And boston is losing 3-2
now we're hitting that 6 era pitcher
about time we got some production from Rolen.
Things are starting to look up.Litsch has found his grove.
Another couple of runs would be nice. I'm surprised we didn't put Snider in for Mench
I just hope we get one more clean inning from Jessie, he's already at 92 pitches
Why not put Joe in for J.Mac. with a RHP in the game.Too late now.
Hi Freedom,
Just to give you a little bit of hope… If the Jays win the next 19 games (96 wins), that means they beat Boston 7 times in those 19 games. And that means considering Boston receives 7 losses at the expense of the Jays, that they would have to go 11-1 to tie the Jays.
Now let's look at something more realistic. The Jays are up 5-2 tonight, and the Red Sox are behind 3-2. Let's say it stays the same.
Now let's say the Jays go 5-2 against Boston, which is possible given the way they're playing.
That would give the Jays 83 wins, and the Red Sox 87 wins, with 10 games left each. After that, the Jays have to go something like 8-2 and hope that the Red Sox stumble against TB, NYY and Cle.
A more likely scenario in my opinion is that the Rays completely blow it by going something like 6-14 down the stretch. In that scenario, the Jays would have to go 14-5 to tie them or 15-4 to win the wildcard.
Both scenarios are very unlikely, but I'm not willing to raise the white flag until at least the Boston series this weekend.
I'm surprised at both non moves. On the other hand we're 42-27 under Cito, so whatever he's doing is the right thing. lol
It was nice to see Jessie tough it out tonight. He certainly didnt have his A game, but kept ducking bullets all nigt and put us into a position to win.
Jason Bay hits a two run home run and puts the Sox ahead in the bottom of the 8th inning.
And TB tied it at 4
Litsch looked pretty shakey at times but he got the job done for sure.We will soon be chasing Tampa not Boston the way things are going.
Dan Johnson!!!!!
not to mention Fernando Perez and Dioner Navarro. Anytime Jon Papelbon blows a save I am happy. I personaly believe our best shot (perhaps only shot) is to catch the red sox. If we had games left against the rays I'd say them, but we don't so the sox it must be.
Bottom of the 8th, and Lind is misses a tough catch. Wish he had been replaced defensively. He sure doesn't seem sure of himself at times.
As for the jays game at hand, so nice to see Jesse Litsch get over his nerves and just calm down and pitch. After those early inning jitters he was fantastic. One thing that shows is that if he is that nervous the jays clearly realize that they are still playing for something, and that something isn't just pride. Whether they make the playoffs or not, this is undoubtedly an exciting time to be a jays fan, we really can't have any complaints. This team is leaving it all on the field.
Rene way to go that must have been a lot of work and I'm sure we all thank you.
Hey steve I like that Cito is leaving Lind in, shaky defense or not. If he is gonna be a fixture in the jays outfield then now is a perfect time for Cito to let him get important innings in the outfield and build some confidence. One thing about Cito is that he has done a great job of handling the young players now, he instills confidence in his team and he appears to have taught a great deal, along with his hitting coach gene tenace, who deserves a lot of credit for the turnaround as well.
Pipes and sometimes in the stands lol.
Lets go brandon! btw, is he chinese lol.
I can't see Chicago making it to the playoffs with this crappy pen, although one must wonder whether the Twins want to catch them or not.
I thought League was Hawaiian? Which is like halfway to being Chinese. I could be wrong though, I mean he was born in Hawaiia but I guess his parents or ancestors could be from China.
Haha funny thing is last year when I was watching League pitch with my uncle I came to the realization that my uncle looked exactly like Brandon League (or League looked like my uncle, either works).
League is from Hawaii
99 mph heat with 7 inches of break, Uribe & Hall must have closed his eyes and made contact.
The ump is not very nice to league.
Man is League ever going to make a great closer some day.
Man I would love to have League's fastball. I'm sure 99% of the league would love to have his fastball though. When he's right that one pitch is just filthy. Who needs secondary stuff when you can throw a fastball that hard with solid sink.
Put his 90 mph slider in with 11 inches of late break, and he becomes damn near unhittable.
How often does a team go through a double header, win both games and only use 4 guys from the pen. And none of the guys used today threw so many pitches, they can't go tommorrow.
18 more wins to go.
Yeah we probably won't really need those relievers tomorrow though with Halladay on the mound. The sox had to use a lot of their bullpen, although honestly I'd much rather see their bullpen though than Mark Buehrle. Buehrle is one of those guys who like Halladay can just shut a team down, everytime those two match up the game is really quick.
Hey, with Buehrle and Hallady the game could be over in two hours. lol
If Halladay is on his game tomorow it should be a good game.I said Wells and Rolen had to pick it up soon and they did in a big way tonight,good for them,How about Rios he can't be stopped.By the way I think he slipped in the run down lol.
Nice closing pairs. One game it's Downs and Ryan, next game it's Carlson and League.
first time reading this blog. enjoyed it.
Buck Martinez (sentimental)
OF – Devo, Barfield, and Carter (although I could strike him out)
DH Molitar – no question about it
How bout a closer? Henke..no….I preferred Ward
As far as the chase…I'm enjoying it while I can but realistically still very unlikely. But, with every win….I change my tune.
you'd rank gruber ahead of rolen or glaus?and white ahead of wells?
this is rolens first season, glaus was almost always hurt and white is ahead of wells for now.
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to AJ Burnett and Jesse Litsch who were kind enough to make my son's day last Sunday. My son's team got to parade around Rogers Center for winning their provincial title. Just being able to walk the field was impressive enough, but to have AJ and Jesse come over, shake their hands, talk to them and then take a pic with him has left him speechless. My son is a huge Blue Jay fan so it meant a lot. It was a class act! Thanks guys!
why is white ahead of wells?he covered alot of ground and was an ok leadoff hitter,but i don't think oyu can even compare him to wells!
1- Halladay, Steib, Hentgen, Clemons,
2- Borders (92 WS MVP & Blocked all of Guzmans sliders)
3- Delgado (Maybe the best Jay of all-time)
4- Alomar
5- Sprague (Steroids really made him better)
6- Fernandez
7- Barfield
8- Wells (offensively), White (Defensively)
9- Carter
Closer- Henke
Setup- Ward
I would expect these two choices everyone will agree with.
Best GM of all time: Pat Gillick
Best Manager of all time: Cito Gaston
delgado the best jay ever???
White better then Wells defensively? Did you forget Wells' 2 gold gloves?
i agree,i don't think you can compare white to wells,wells is in a diferent level….a higher level!
freedom/michael-I beg to differ on Devon White; he is clearly the very best CF the Jays ever had.
White was drafted by the California Angels in the 6th round of the 1981 draft. He made his major league debut in the late stages of the 1985 season for California, but he did not establish himself as a major leaguer until 1987, when he played a full season and hit with power and ran the basepaths with speed. In fact, he hit 24 home runs and stole 32 bases that season. In 1988, only his second full season, he won his first of seven Gold Gloves. On December 2, 1990, he was traded with Willie Fraser and Marcus Moore to the Toronto Blue Jays for Junior Félix and Luis Sojo.
White won two World Series and five Gold Gloves with the Toronto Blue Jays. With a .336 batting average in his post-season career for the Blue Jays, compared to a .270 regular season average with Toronto, White consistently upped his game to help Toronto reach playoff success.
Burnett should be down to pitch on saturday but it says TBD.I hope nothing is wrong with him.
I'll still argue that wells is way better than devo ever was!
As for Burnett,didn't i read than Halladay might go early?maybe they are gonna go with burnett on short rest too!!
And on a completely different note…is there anyone out there who can answer this pitching question for me. Why is it that left-handed pitchers can throw a slow curve ball with huge break that freezes left-handed batters, but a right-handed pitcher can't throw the same type of curve ball to either right or left-handed hitters?
I like Tony Fernandez as one of the best Jays ever,I liked the way he used to slap at the ball and hit it over the third basemans or the shortstops head when the team was desparate for a hit and when he did the team seemed to take flight.As for the "BEST" Jay ever HALLADAY wins by a mile and he's not done yet.
halladay might win 20 games a year,but i don't consider him the best ever!my fav is mcgriff,but in overall ability i think it is wells,and he is far from done his career yet!
i think the answer to the lefty question is that it only happens once in a while,the majority of pitchers are righties!
Could it be that more lefties throw curves where righties throw sliders.
The best performance year by a Jay was in 1987 when George (purple butt) Bell won the MVP-the only Blue Jay to ever win it.
Bell finished with a .308 BA, .352 OBP, .608 SLG, 111 R, 47 HR and 134 RBI.
The funniest thing about Bell was when he charged the mound in Boston and attempted to karate kick Red Sox pitcher Bruce Kison during a fight. Kison calmly stepped aside, watched Bell flail and miss, and flattened Bell with a punch. lol
And of course when he told the press to kiss his purple butt was a special Bell moment as well. lol
Terrible on defense, but colorfull and possibly the best clutch hitter the Jays ever had.
As much as I like Halliday, he will have to go some to catch Dave Stieb. Stieb is the only Jays pitcher to throw a no-hitter and he also lost 3 other no-hitters in the bottom of the 9th, with two out and two strikes on the batter-one of which would have been a perfect game. Stieb was an all-star 7 times-a Blue Jays record and only one pitcher in the 80's won more games than Dave Stieb-Jack Morris.
I give up how about Mench lol.
I think, in terms of the most talented Blue Jay, that honor would have to go to Robbie Alomar. The guy was a magican.
Don't get me wrong, I like Wells, although I think his contract is horrific, but for me Wells is just a nice player. He's only had 2 years where he hit over 30 hr's ( 33 and 32) and only 3 years where he drove in 100+ rbi's ( 100,106 and 117). His career Ba is only .283. So all in all, he's a nice player, but that's it. There were a lot of Jays with more talent.
TB gets first blood. Hey, if they beat Boston and we win tonight, we will only be 6 back of Boston in the loss column and play them 7 times. hmmm-I think we'd better cheer for TB tonight. lol
Bell attacked Kison on a weekend day game in Toronto. Exhibition Stadium was the scene. 1985 was the year.
Stieb was certainly a very good pitcher but I would take Halladay over Stieb. Halladay has won the Cy Young and also a 5 time All Star. Stieb did go to 7 All Star Games. Safe too say Halladay will equal that and probably pass that. Halladay also has pitched in the hitters era, hitters on roids,hgh, etc. smaller ballparks. Halladay is also the all time career leader ( Blue Jays history ) in win-loss pct. for pitchers. Halladay has quite resume'.
In 1986 Roger Clemens started the year 14-0. I had tickets to the game ( In Boston ) and the Jays sent out Jimmy Key that night. Bell's H.R. off of Clemens was the difference in the game and Clemens lost for the first time all year. Key was a guy that always pitched well against Clemens and the Red Sox. I loved watching that guy pitch. I didn't like it when I saw Key in pinstripes!! I always wished he would end up in Boston sometime in his career. The Jays certainly had alot of talented players in the 1980's and into the early 1990's.
Bell attacked Kison on a weekend day game in Toronto. Exhibition Stadium was the scene. 1985 was the year.
Stieb was certainly a very good pitcher but I would take Halladay over Stieb. Halladay has won the Cy Young and also a 5 time All Star. Stieb did go to 7 All Star Games. Safe too say Halladay will equal that and probably pass that. Halladay also has pitched in the hitters era, hitters on roids,hgh, etc. smaller ballparks. Halladay is also the all time career leader ( Blue Jays history ) in win-loss pct. for pitchers. Halladay has quite resume'.
In 1986 Roger Clemens started the year 14-0. I had tickets to the game ( In Boston ) and the Jays sent out Jimmy Key that night. Bell's H.R. off of Clemens was the difference in the game and Clemens lost for the first time all year. Key was a guy that always pitched well against Clemens and the Red Sox. I loved watching that guy pitch. I didn't like it when I saw Key in pinstripes!! I always wished he would end up in Boston sometime in his career. The Jays certainly had alot of talented players in the 1980's and into the early 1990's.
I guess I was so excited about talking about players in the past–I double posted. LOL!! I am not drinking yet.
I think that the best blue jay was Roger Clemens. From a personal perspective, I always thought he was a bum, at best. However, he was arguably the best pitcher of his era and perhaps of all time. Take any blue jay, put him besides Roger Clemens, and ask yourself who was the best at his position. Clemens outshines them all. A bum, perhaps, but the best pitcher we are likely to see in our lifetimes.
How dumb was that play by Wells.
I agree, dumb play by Wells, cost us a run and the lead.
Uh oh. Bad start.
That goof up by Wells had to be on Doc's mind when he took the mound,Let's hope he settles down and not give up to many runs in the 1st.
30 pitches in the first inning isn't a good sign
I think Halliday was either a bit pumped or pissed off at Wells. He was over throwing a bit, but settled down with Swisher. Id betthey get little or no more runs off him.
Time for Rios to jerk one outta there
And as expected bautista screws up again >.<
yes, I meant Bautista-not Rios, Honest guys, Im not drinking yet. lol
Eeesh. I think Cito will think twice before starting Bautista at 1B again. Three bad plays so far.
Mcdoanld has not been hitting well lately.. and w/ 3 errors today and yesterday? O.o <- not quite sure.
And wow.. they were just going on a errorless streak awhile ago and now like 5+- errors in 2 games..
Actually Bautista has hit .269 since he came here which is better than expected. He also laid down a couple of beautiful bunts to move guys over.
What is it with all these errors?
Does anyone understand why our guys have such a problem with soft throwing lefties?
Come on Lind jerk one outta here
Guess the streak ends here 😦
Good decision, taking Halliday out with that pitch count. Just in case he starts with short rest in Boston
Tonight the streak ends let's hope a new streak starts tomorow.
Bautista is not a true 1st baseman i would rather see overbay play against leftys than him. Halladay just did not have it tonight,But like i said maybe a new streak tomorow.10 out of 11 aint bad.
Come on, give us a miracle, we've came so far!
I guess Cito is playing Bautista to see what he's got, for next year. With Hill coming back, I just don't see where he's going to fit, we already have Scutaro and Inglett as utility guys and they're both better than Batista
Batista was a mistake.
No kidding. Well, so far Robinson Diaz has played in two games for the Pirates, had 6 at bats, 3 hits and 1 rbi.
It's not the end of the world guys we will prevail you just have to belive.
Who thinks we can still make it—I do.
come on Bautista, keep the line moving
now a hr puts us ahead, a hit for the tie
Well.. the insurance in the 8 paid off.
well they tried hard to come back.
If only they didn't score in the 8th.. 😦
Damn, now im sad..
Rios looked at a slider down the middle.. and then swinging at a fastball pretty damn low… so maybe hes pumped up or something >.>
too bad Tallet gave up that run in the 8th. If it had gone into extra innings, I think we'd have won. No way Chicago is a match for either LA, Boston or TB. They will be out of the playoffs in 3 games.
Thank you Tampa we lose no ground.
We are definately chasing Boston, since we play 7 against them.
I thought the ball Bautista hit in the 6th, i think, could have been reviewed. Does Cito have a flag for that? To me, it looked like it could have been a fair 3 run homerun.
any word on burnett?
which team do you guys think would win,92 jays,93 or now?
It looks like Cito is trying to make up his mind wether or not to pitch Burnett Litsch and Halladay on four days rest,That is the reason why Burnett was not listed to start.
Is that you gorman with a new name.
still the same name,if its my question you mean!
Gorman explain your question,Maybe it's me but i cant seem to figure it out????
Okay people are we going to win tonight,Everyone say LET'S GO JAYS,WHOOO HOOO.
The Jays have to learn to start taking some pitches and try to get the starter out early.
barajas and inglett hits early.
Gj marcum.. 13 strikes 3 balls so far
It looks like the breaks are not going the Jays way tonight,A player who gets caught 8 times out of 19 atempts steals a base of big B give me a break.
As much as i would like to see Burnett stay a Jay i don't think he will leave a hole in the pitchen staff,We have Halladay Marcum Percey Litsch and or accardo/Downs or maybe Cecil.What i would like to see the Jays do is spend some money on a power hitting shortstop and a great DH,
Leave Snider in -AAA-for next season to learn better defence.
Where is every one still crying about last nights loss,We should be used to it by now.[15 years]LOL.
Is the blue jays offense sucking again or is gavin pitching well o.o
If you check on game day it's the offence someone must have stole their bats.
Zaun hits a grand slam and sits on the bench Barajas can't seem to get a hit anymore and he plays.
Gsjays where are you?????.
Wooo :D. Scutaros been hitting well
ALways nice to get home late and see us up 6-0 in the 8th inning. Great start from Marcum
Why leave Marcum in the game after a player reaches first use the dam bullpen what in the hell good are they if you don't use them,Why leave your starter in with a 6 run lead,Protec his bloody arm especially Marcum.
thats what happens when you use pen O.O
Way to go Downs of course it's not your ERA that suffers is it DUH.
Downs has been shaky lately. I'm glad to see League come in. I tend to agree with Garry, I would have brought in League at the start of the 8th-But who's going to second guess Cito they way we're going.
Yes but if Downs comes in after only one guy is on Dye will never get to the plate.
I think maybe cito wanted marcum to complete game ..
he was at like 80 pitches in the beginning of 8th.
there we go-2 pitches and we're out of the inning. I hope he leaves LEague in.
Who thinks were going to win I'm afraid i don't.
You can bet your life he brings in scaredevil BJ.
I don't think he'll put bj up after league throwing 2 pitches o.o..
YOu need to relax. lol
A pop up-bases loaded and Wells hits a popup.
omg here comes bj
I'm surprised at this decision. League only threw 2 pitches and we're putting Ryan in.
crap-ryan hits the first hitter
okay, i'm too nervous to watch. and ps. i'm back.
Me to i can't watch i want my mommy.
Now a homerun and bam. :_:
3 strikeouts lol.
That was a damn important win. These guys knew this game was really important and went out and nailed it.
Now if we take 3 of 4 in Boston, the rest of September could be interesting
Garry-you bring the magic every time. lol Never fails.
I am worried about Downs though, I'm starting to wonder if he's hurt. Maybe he just needs to sit for 4-5 days.
Ever since JP said they might make him a starter Downs seems to have his head in a cloud.
Downs and BJ have both seemed to lose their control. Bad time for that to happen, I wouldn't mind seeing a little more League and Carlson in the 8th and 9th if those other guys keep struggling to find the strike zone.
I think Bj got it back after hitting him
or maybe he wants to keep things interesting 😛
Kate do you think we can sweep Boston,Burnett,Halladay and Litsch will pitch on three day's rest which can go anyway.
I don't think it's that on Downs. Sometimes these guys just go through bad zones. I think he just needs some rest.
Bj had better velociity tonight, but hes not going to be real right until next May or June. However, considering hw far hes came back, I think when BJ gets 100% he's going to be betterthan he ever was.
Our pen is signficantly better than Bostons. And Boston without Manny is not the same Boston. I think our pitching can handle them, if our hitters stay hot, it could be a very interesting series.
I'm not worried about Downs. Who knew Thome would be sitting breaking ball? After he just threw him one. It was a bad time to leave it up.
On paper, B.J. Ryan closes the game in 9th, doesn't allow a run, strikes out 3 and gets the save. Only fans that watch the Jays consistantly know that it is always an adventure with him. He was terrible with his control, but he had a nasty slider working when he needed it.
We are really going to need both him and Downs badly in Boston. I'm already getting nervous.
my previous question asked how you think this years team would match up against the 92 team and the 93 team…..any opinions?
Wow so many people that I haven't seen post regularly (or at all) are here. It's amazing how opinions have changed from about a month ago.
Mcdonald is showing why he's been a backup his whole career. He can't seem to handle the grind of too many starts in a row. I think that 20 + games in a row streak might be taking a toll on him. It's unfortunate because i'd love to see his defensive potential everyday but I can't expect it out of him because he hasn't shown that he can do it 115+ games a season.
I guess Ryan is the new Overybay. I remember how Lyle was getting ripped left, right and centre and now he appears to be back. I'm all for trading Ryan to get his contract off the books but I still think he's a good closer (decent this year) and will be again next year when he's over a year and a half removed from the surgery as gsjays suggested. Our pen as a whole is better than Boston's but Papelbon is better than Ryan.
gsjays is gsumner i'm guessing ? if so what happened with your old e-mail ?
what happened to Plus ? you still here ? I haven't seen you post in a while.
Anybody here the latest on Arccardo ?
P.s. Delgado is the greatest Jay i've ever seen play.
As for the best Blue Jay ever, I believe Roger Clemens' two seasons with Toronto make him the best Jay. He went a combined 41-13 with a mediocre Blue Jays team that went 164 – 160 through those two years, or 123 – 147 without Roger pitching. He posted a team single-season record low ERA of 2.05 in 1997, when he won the 'triple crown' in pitching, and followed in 1998 with another Cy Young award. His combined ERA through the two years was 2.33. I believe a 20+ win pitcher with a sub 2.4ERA is far more valuable than a gold glove defender with a bat (Wells) or a streaky power hitter like Delgado, who has hit over .300 twice in his 13 full seasons.
As for the best Blue Jay ever, I believe Roger Clemens' two seasons with Toronto make him the best Jay. He went a combined 41-13 with a mediocre Blue Jays team that went 164 – 160 through those two years, or 123 – 147 without Roger pitching. He posted a team single-season record low ERA of 2.05 in 1997, when he won the 'triple crown' in pitching, and followed in 1998 with another Cy Young award. His combined ERA through the two years was 2.33. I believe a 20+ win pitcher with a sub 2.4ERA is far more valuable than a gold glove defender with a bat (Wells) or a streaky power hitter like Delgado, who has hit over .300 twice in his 13 full seasons.
Nick. Clemens was probably on roids at the time so his record doesn't count.
Enigma plus only shows up when someone trashes JP, maybe he is JP????.
Gorman, on your ouestion,The pitchen is better.they have good offence when they come to the ballpark to play,no slight on this team but sometimes they just seem to come out flat, the defence is pretty good on the most part,but do they have the same fire the 92 and 93 jays had,I don't think so.on that note i would have to say no.
If JP would have picked up a bat we might have had a good chance and won some more games earlier and this run may have left us 1 or 2 games out…Remember I said might have.
Greatest Blue Jay? I am going with Buck Martinez. Just kidding. On a serious note, Roberto Alomar. Alomar is the greatest defensive second basemen I have ever seen. A notch above Ryne Sandberg. Sorry Jordan, LOL!! Alomar made plays Sandberg could only dream of. Alomar also was a great hitter as well. He'll be going into Cooperstown for sure! Just my opinion.
A 4 game series vs Toronto, yikes! The Jays have owned Boston in the last few years. I am guessing they split. If Toronto wants to make a run for the playoffs they need too win 3 games this weekend. A split does Toronto no good. It will be fun for sure!! Good luck Jays fans but not too much luck.
Bosox. what have you got to lose,If we win the wild card you will have the Jays to root for we all know you like the Jays although second to Boston.And if you win the wild card we will have to cheer for Boston.But I don't like your chances.lol.
I wish the schedule maker had the Sox playing the Orioles 7 games instead of the Jays. Toronto has had Boston's number. Rios and Wells seem too play their best games against Boston. Also Papelbon has had some tough outings against the Jays. Gave up the grand slam last September. Russ Adams took him deep I believe. It's almost game time.
Gary. Regardless of the fact Clemens was on steroids while playing for Toronto, he put up amazing numbers. I can understand that steroids can help build stronger muscles, make you run faster, and improve your stregnth. What steroids cannot do is make you pitch. Pitching, to some degree requires that blow-the-hitter away fastball. What steroids do not do for a pitcher is make him keep the ball down in the zone, away from hitters, and prevent runners from scoring. Tom Glavine is a great example of a pitchers pitcher who does all of the right things without the typical steroid effects. Granted, Clemens K rate wouldn't be as high, nor would he have pitched as many innings. His ERA would have been up, and he probably wouldn't have has a good a record. Despite all of these things, Clemens had a very, very good record before coming to Toronto. And he still would have been a fifteen game winner with his pitching skills. I know some people feel different about how athletes should be treated if they used PEDs. But I feel you should still give credit where credit is deserved. Clemens was the best pitcher (and possibly player) to ever wear a Blue Jays uniform. While I feel he shouldn't make the HOF for using steroids, I will still consider him the best Jays pitcher. Period. (He had his two best years of a *HOF* career here) Steroids may help, but don't do that.
There are 6 games postponed due to rain yet this game is being played , its a travesty and a farce .


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The IRONMAN World Championship takes place on the Island of Hawai`i in Kailua-Kona. The swim segment begins and ends at Kailua Pier. The bike race travels north on the Kona Coast through scorching lava fields and then along the Kohala Coast to the small village of Hawi, returning along the same route to transition. The marathon course travels through Kailua-Kona and on to the same highway, the Queen Ka`ahumanu, used for the bike course. Athletes then run back into Kailua-Kona, coming down Ali`i Drive to the cheers of thousands of spectators at the finish line.Back to top
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He was a bandleader, a producer, a promoter, a musician, a talent scout and a label owner, accomplishments eclipsed only by the role that was his crowning glory: Godfather of R&B.
Bandleader Johnny Otis has been called "the Godfather of Rhythm and Blues."
Over the years he has exhibited an uncanny ear for talent, and by bringing that talent to the fore has served to advance the growth and development of rhythm & blues. His R&B stage revues and the numerous recordings made under his name have included such singing discoveries as Little Esther, Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, Etta James and the Robins (who evolved into the Coasters).
Beginning in the mid-Forties, Johnny Otis cut classic numbers including "Double Crossing Blues," (a Number One R&B single for nine weeks), "Mistrusting Blues," "Barrelhouse Boogie" and "Rockin' Blues" with his R&B orchestra. Otis recorded under his own name but also backed up acts on the Excelsior and Exclusive labels.
In addition to his skills as a producer, talent scout and songwriter (which led to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer), Otis was an accomplished percussionist who joined jazz bands in the Forties and played drums on such early R&B recordings as the Three Blazers' landmark "Drifting Blues," featuring vocalist Charles Brown. In the Fifties Otis scouted talent for Syd Nathan's King and Federal labels, discovering the Midnighters—then known as the Royals, later as Hank Ballard and the Midnighters—whose "Work With Me Annie" became a rock and roll cornerstone in 1954. He also crossed paths with Johnny Ace (Otis produced and played on "Pledging My Love"), Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John and Big Joe Turner, to name a few. Otis' various achievements make him a key figure in the rise of rhythm & blues and rock & roll in the Fifties.
The multi-talented Otis was born into a family of immigrant shop owners in Vallejo, California. Despite his Greek heritage, he blended easily into the black community. Otis was the ultimate hipster, embodying the freewheeling spirit of rhythm & blues in his many musical guises: bandleader, producer, promoter, musician, talent scout, label owner and more. The Johnny Otis Orchestra placed ten singles into the R&B Top Ten in 1950 alone. Yet he charted just one Top 40 crossover hit in his career: 1958's "Willie and the Hand Jive," a salty R&B novelty later covered by Eric Clapton and others. In the Sixties, Otis served as an West Coast A&R man for Syd Nathan's King Records.
As popular interest in the roots of rock and R&B waned for part of the Sixties, double-teamed by the British Invasion and psychedelia, Otis helped keep the music alive with his all-star live revues. In 1970 the Johnny Otis Show performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, resulting in a double album that rekindled interest in the many R&B greats who appeared on it. Otis' son, guitarist Shuggie Otis, emerged from the revue as a child prodigy at age 15 and went on to a recording career in his own right.
Johnny Otis, meanwhile, has kept his touring revue alive and remained tirelessly active over the decades as a bandleader, radio deejay record producer, college professor, author, painter, sculptor and more. Few others can claim to have been both active and influential in the music business for more than sixty years and done so with the modest hepcat humor that Otis has exhibited. Johnny Otis passed away on January 17, 2012. He was 90.
Inductee: Johnny Otis (bandleader; born December 28, 1921, died January 17, 2012)


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Considered the birthplace of pizza, Naples is famous for its pizzaioli (pizza makers) – artisans so revered for their skills that they were once awarded honorable titles by the monarchy. Made using only the finest, freshest ingredients, our authentic pizza sauce brings the tradition to your table. Artisan pizzerias rely on slow-simmered sauces like these as flavor foundations for their signature pizzas.
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Analyze: Understand Customer Behavior to Fuel Interactive Marketing
As your connected customers interact with your brand in new ways, it becomes more difficult to understand who they are, what they want and what they're likely to do next. More connections and channels can be a shifting landscape, but this new territory also gives you new opportunities for meaningful customer communications. Analytics is the key to understanding your Generation C customers-the "C" for connected-and marketing to their interests. A sound customer analytics practice enables you to pinpoint high-value, high-response customer segments and drive revenue with personalized interactive marketing. Read on to understand customer behavior fuel interactive marketing.


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Newspaper Groups Come Together to Share Advertising Ideas
By: Nu Yang
Six newspaper groups have seen enough rainy days and are now working together to address national advertising needs and share creative ideas.
Cox Media Group, Digital First Media, New York Daily News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Tribune 365, the national sales team for Tribune Co., have come together under one roof to form Blue Sky Collective. The idea originated from Mediaspace Solutions, a company with offices in Hopkins, Minn. And Wilton, Conn., which works with national and regional advertisers and focuses on newspapers.
The first meeting of Blue Sky Collective was in Mediaspace's Minnesota offices in June. According to director of innovation Amee Tomlinson, newspaper advertising representatives discussed online advertising opportunities, technology development, and social media.
In October, the group met in Chicago and discussed special sections and opportunities for engagement in print and digital. Cox Media Group presented an idea to launch an advertising package to coincide with the 2013 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament. Set to launch in March, the package includes a print media component, videos, bracket contests, sponsorships, and interactive features.
"At Cox Media Group, we have done initiatives like this in the past," said Micah Beatty, manager of strategic digital partnerships. "It's not new to us, but we wanted to bring the idea from Cox to the other media companies … with this specific package, any media partner can partner with an advertiser."
Beatty said although the other media companies are competing for many of the same advertisers, it's a more efficient way to execute the campaign with others. "We're doing this with the advertisers in mind," he said.
Tomlinson said the message behind the Blue Sky Collective is to help newspapers look into what the next big thing will be and collaborate to find solutions. "It shows that newspapers are thriving, working together, and willing to meet. They're not afraid of change or technology," she said.
Beatty added that advertisers would find it "refreshing" to see media companies working together.
The group's next meeting is this month at the Cox Media Group offices in Atlanta.


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2014 NAIA Baseball Players of the Week ? No. 7
Ellingson, a senior from Aberdeen, S.D., threw 15 scoreless innings to set Presentation's single-game innings pitched record and lead the Saints to a 1-0 win over Dakota State (S.D.) on April 26. He also established a new program standard for pitches thrown in a single game with 179. Ellingson scattered five hits, while striking out eight and walking none. In addition to being a school record, the innings pitched total is the most by an NAIA pitcher this season.
Peschon, a native of Lake, Iowa, hit .625 (10-for-16), including seven extra base hits (four doubles and three home runs), to help lead the Red Raiders to a 5-0 week that included a pair of doubleheader sweeps of Great Plains Athletic Conference rivals Morningside (Iowa) (April 24) and Dordt (Iowa) (April 26). The junior outfielder also recorded nine RBIs, nine runs scored, six walks and two stolen bases. Peschon reached base at least once in every game, including a 3-for-3 effort, highlighted by a double and home run, against Dakota State (S.D.) on April 21.
On the season, Peschon is second in the NAIA with 13 home runs and fifth in slugging percentage at .769.
For a complete listing of national statistical leaders, click here.
The final NAIA National Baseball Players of the Week will be announced May 6.
Player Nominees: Josh Fuentes, Missouri Baptist; Grant Zawadzki, Bryan (Tenn.); Rick Faron, St. Francis (Ill.); Geoff Bowers, Saint Francis (Ind.); Jake Shirley, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho); Taylor Eichhorst, San Diego Christian (Calif.); Riki Vasquez, Tougaloo (Miss.); Derrick Davis, Peru State (Neb.); Kevin Seeger, Tabor (Kan.); Tom Birko, Point Park (Pa.); Martin Lemus, Georgetown (Ky.); Jose Ruiz, Oklahoma Wesleyan; Kyle Mauricio, William Penn (Iowa); Erik Peterson, Jamestown (N.D.); Connor Mcmullin, LSU Shreveport (La.); Ryan Wescott, Science & Arts (Okla.); Mike Parker, Brewton-Parker (Ga.); Chris Fahey, Northwood (Fla.); Jacob Dunnichay, Indiana Tech.
Pitcher Nominees: James Ball, William Woods (Mo.); Dakotah Thomas, Montreat (N.C.); A.j. Bruner, Trinity International (Ill.); Bryan Beachy, Indiana Wesleyan; Ty Jackson, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho); Marshall McKinnon, Vanguard (Calif.); Brandon Stennis, Doane (Neb.); Bryan Lopez, Talladega (Ala.); Nick Kevlin, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.); Clayton Cozzitorto, Bethany (Kan.); Alex Mateo, Point Park (Pa.); John Werner, St. Catharine (Ky.); Kyle Kinman, Bellevue (Neb.); Evan Taylor, Viterbo (Wis.); David Diaz, LSU Shreveport (La.); Brad Wieck, Oklahoma City; Kory Brooker, Brewton-Parker (Ga.); Alex Perez, St. Thomas (Fla.); Corey Murphy, Davenport (Mich.).
2014 Baseball Weekly Honors (Player, Pitcher):
Week 1 (March 18): Dylan Mayes, Park (Mo.); Kyle Kinman, Bellevue (Neb.)
Week 2 (March 25): Kirk Rocha, Tabor (Kan.); Jacob Webb, Tabor (Kan.)
Week 3 (April 1): Brady Anderson, Valley City State (N.D.); Jacob Butler, St. Francis (Ill.)
Week 4 (April 8): Eric Kartman, Taylor (Ind.); Shell McCain, Tennessee Wesleyan
Week 5 (April 15): Kirk Pruitt, Park (Mo.); Emilio Ogando, St. Thomas (Fla.)
Week 6 (April 22): Ricky Rodriguez, Sterling (Kan.); Corey Lathram, William Penn (Iowa)
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- If the purchaser has inspected the campground, the purchaser has the right to cancel the contract prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of the transaction. [CC § 1812.303(a)]
- In the event a buyer enters into such a contract without visiting at least one of the operator's camping site facilities, the 3 business day period is extended to 10 business days. [CC § 1812.304(a)]
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Each month Literary Agent, Babz Bitela of Silver Bitela Agency talks soup to nuts about screenwriting.
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In this installment Babz talks about…
- The Dip by Seth Godin
- Christmas Mail
- Old School Hollywood
- "The movie business is not reality it's a bizarre casino with terrible odds, and pretending that you can win regularly is foolish. Play if you want, but don't blame yourself for the silly outcomes."
- The Empire Strikes Back
- Dena (The Box)
- Wedding Band
- Nightmare on Elm Street
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- Act II
- Synopsis
- Adaptations
- Syd Field – Screenplay
- High Concept
- M. Night
- Golden Moments
- Chronophobia
- 12:00/6:00 Moments
- Ted Newsome
- Everything is possible
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Turkish Volleyball inaugurates beach volleyball centre during youth continental cup final
The two institutions wisely planned the concept behind the project for the new beach volleyball facility – Akdeniz University provided the land, while the Turkish Volleyball Federation provided the construction and facility management. The purpose-built beach volleyball facility will function for various activities of the national federation and the university.
Ozkan Mutlugil, Turkish Volleyball Federation President, underlined the objective to raise the level of beach volleyball in the country, which the new facility takes them a step towards achieving this goal.
"We are willing to make more investments in beach volleyball and Antalya will be our centre," said Mutlugil. "Akdeniz University cooperated with us and gave us the place for the courts. We have three main courts that meet international standards and we have one warm-up court. We are very proud to host the 2014 CEV Youth Beach Volleyball Continental Cup Final at our new facility."
Aydin Ozdemir, head of the Health, Culture and Sports Department at Akdeniz University, added that their academic institution wanted to contribute beach volleyball's progress in Turkey.
"This project is really important to us," Ozdemir explained. "After our meeting with President Mutlugil, we said we are all in because we are trying to develop young people's attraction to sports. We will be very happy to be a part of Turkish beach volleyball."
The CEV Youth Continental Cup Final, which will determine Europe's representatives in beach volleyball at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games, was originally scheduled to start on May 15 but because of the declaration of national mourning for the coal mine tragedy, the matches were rescheduled for Friday. The young athletes got the chance to test the new courts for an extra day of practice and preparation before the start of the competition.


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10 Essential Small Faces/Faces Songs
At the heart of England's Mod music scene was a studious devotion and appreciation for American R&B and soul – a stylistic affect wholly embraced by the Small Faces in their earliest days. "What'cha Gonna Do About It" – the Small Faces' debut single – channeled Solomon Burke's "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love," and showcased singer/guitarist Steve Marriott's bluesy guitar lines and soulful vocal delivery. While the backing vocals of the chorus and bouncy bass and organ arrangement had a distinct pop sensibility, the song's instrumental interlude was fueled by squawking guitar that hinted at the more exploratory nature of the band's later recordings. The song would gain favor among punks in the 70s, when it was performed by the Sex Pistols and Cock Sparrer.
Released as a single in 1966 and later appearing on 1967's From The Beginning, "All Or Nothing" would reach Number One on the UK singles charts – placing them in the same ranks as the Beatles, who were riding high on the strength of "Yellow Submarine." Written by Marriott and Lane, the song vacillated from the intro's winding guitar and gentle verses to explosive, infectious choruses and volume swells with McLagan's organ playing providing a sly undercurrent throughout.
A bracing rock groove punctuated with McLagan's inspired lines on the keys and Kenney Jones' propulsive drums, "Tin Soldier" still highlighted the group's penchant for roots R&B dynamics. Marriott's hardened, blue-eyed soul vocals and plaintive wails (I just want some reaction / someone to give me satisfaction / all I want to do is stick with you / 'cause I love you) mixed with a chorus of female backing vocals to great effect alongside punchy stops and starts. The song was among the group's biggest hits. Marriott would record a version of the song with his next band, Humble Pie, for their 1981 album Go For the Throat.
With its impossibly catchy lilt, "Itchycoo Park" was the song that brought the Small Faces their greatest American audience, as it reached Number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. The song was included on the stateside release of their second album, which was re-named There Are But Four Small Faces, and was indicative of the psych-pop sound that the band were evolving. The adventurous production, to wit the song's spacey flange effect, echoed the trippy sentiment of the lyrics' overt drug references (What will we do there? / We'll get high / What will we touch there? / We'll touch the sky).
"Lazy Sunday" was a character-filled three-minute romp from the band's psych masterwork, Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake (1968). The song's evocative narration (à la Ray Davies) humorously documented the bothersome situation of feuding with neighbors, with Marriott speaking and singing in a cheekily pronounced Cockney accent in a song that was decidedly anglophilic and unconventionally catchy. Decades later, the song would inspire the title track of Blur's Parklife album in 1994 and was covered by the Libertines in the aughts.
With Marriott in Humble Pie, Lane and the remaining Small Faces brought singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ronnie Wood into the fold for the rechristened Faces' first album together, appropriately titled First Step. "Three Button Hand Me Down" closed out the album as a smokey six-minute blues number, with Lane's steady lead bass moving the track along, amid colorful organ flourishes from McLagan and Wood's laid-back riffing. Stewart's gravelly delivery was the perfect foil for the band's down and dirty blues-rock aesthetic, and the lyrics – extolling the virtues of keeping a suit handed down from the protagonist's father in Oklahoma – were indicative of the good-natured, good 'ol boys persona that became a hallmark of the band.
Known for their rabble-rousing, hard-living ways and sometimes shambolic performances, "Had Me A Real Good Time," from 1971's Long Player, captured the raucous spirit of the Faces, as Stewart sings of a wild party atmosphere (Dancing madly round the room / singing loudly and sorta out of tune / was escorted by a friendly slag / 'round the bedroom and back) he's happy to have been part of – and equally grateful to find his way home from (On my way home, I happened to fall off my bicycle – good party / I was glad to come / But I was glad to get home). The backdrop is a complementarily spirited rave-up with undeniable swagger.
From 1972's A Nod is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse, "Stay With Me" erupts in an uptempo intro that gives way to a steady groove marked by McLagan's distorted electric piano part, Wood's powerful slide guitar playing, Jones' deliberate drumming and Lane's typically deft bass lines. The dirty tone of the group's chief players and Stewart's well-worn vocals give a debauched tale (Yeah, I'll pay your cab fare home / you can even use my best cologne / just don't be here in the morning when I wake up) the grit it needs to be compelling, wrapping it with a lively energy that's unadulterated entertainment.
For all the Faces bravado, songs such as "Debris," written by Lane – who handled lead vocals on the track – illustrated that the band was deeper than the hardcore rock and roll lifestyle they projected. A slow burning, resonant number led by Lane's sentimental recollections (I heard your footsteps at the front door / and that old familiar love song / 'cause you knew you'd find me waiting there / at the top of the stairs) and Wood's emotive, bluesy guitar lead, "Debris" ranks among the more genuinely beautiful pieces in the Faces' oeuvre.
The title track and last song on the band's final album, "Ooh La La" again highlighted the Faces' softer, more reflective leanings. Sung by Wood and penned by Lane, the track scaled back the revved up rock and took a folk-inspired approach. The jangle was centered primarily around two chords, an indelible riff and a chorus made for singing along – a motif that would ultimately make Stewart a superstar. The simple arrangement proved a bright counterpoint to lyrics that had a slightly doleful if wiser perspective, characterized by wistful sentiment: I wish that I knew what I know now / When I was younger.
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If you're concerned about your child's weight, or your child has been referred for treatment of childhood obesity, you are not alone. One-third of children in the United States are currently considered overweight or obese. Across Nemours campuses, teams of dedicated childhood obesity experts work one-on-one with your child and family to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Obesity is measured by a child's body mass index or BMI, which is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body fat someone has.
Children with a BMI above the 95th percentile are considered obese. Those between the 85th to 94th percentile are said to be overweight.
How Childhood Obesity Can Be Treated
Some families may simply need practical advice and strategies related to healthy eating and exercise to treat childhood obesity. Some may have a child who's been identified as having an unhealthy BMI and need a supervised program to help him or her shed excess pounds.
However, others may have a child who requires surgical intervention, or bariatric surgery, to avoid or resolve life-threatening conditions related to childhood obesity.
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Rocky, steep and fairly strenuous – we worked up quite a sweat on the climb up to the Teufelsloch (Devil's hole) near Altenahr. And of course we couldn't leave home without all of our photography equipment. Alongside a single-lens reflex camera and the high speed Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD, we also had a graduated filter in our rucksack on this trip. The graduated filter allows you to reduce high contrasts between the sky and landscape. Ideal for taking photographs on sunny days when the dynamic range of the camera is not sufficient to capture details in highlights and shadows with one single exposure.
SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) awarded "Best Expert DSLR Lens"
Yes! Let's just pack our things and go. One month, 6 months, a year? Everyone's had thoughts like this at one time or another and nobody can say that Germans don't know how to travel. It's with good reason that we are not only known as the "World Champions of Hearts" (because of the World Cup in 2006) but we are also the world champions when it comes to travelling.
Even without a macro lens, it is entirely possible to take great pictures of flowers. We realised this one day when we discovered several wood anemones by the golden light of the afternoon sun. The Anemone nemorosa doesn't normally bloom until April, but the mild winter has given us an early floral start this year.


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Lymphedema is swelling that occurs when lymph fluid can't flow normally and builds up in the soft tissues of a limb. Lymphedema usually occurs in parts of the body where lymph nodes have been removed or damaged by cancer treatment. These areas include the underarm (called axilla), neck, groin or pelvis. The risk of lymphedema increases with the number of lymph nodes that are affected.
Lymph fluid is clear, yellowish fluid that contains nutrients, lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) and antibodies. Lymph fluid travels throughout the body in lymph vessels. Lymph nodes sit along the lymph vessels. Their job is to filter the lymph fluid.
Doctors usually classify lymphedema based on how the skin reacts to the touch, if swelling goes down when the limb is elevated and if the skin is scarred or has changed texture. They give lymphedema a grade or stage from 1 to 3, usually as a Roman numeral (I, II or III). They use these grades or stages to plan treatment.
Grade or stage
The skin indents when pressed.
Swelling goes down when the limb is elevated.
There is no visible scarring.
The skin doesn't indent when pressed.
Swelling doesn't go down when the limb is elevated.
The skin has visible moderate to severe scarring.
The skin has hardened and doesn't react to touch.
The affected limb has swelled in size and volume.
The skin has changed texture.
Lymphedema can be caused by:
- surgery that removes lymph nodes, or lymph node dissection
- radiation therapy
- cancer that spreads, or metastasizes, to the lymph nodes
- an infection or inflammation that damages lymph vessels
- injury to the lymph nodes
People who have lymph nodes under the arm removed as part of breast cancer treatment are at risk of developing lymphedema in that arm. Lymphedema can develop in the legs after treatment for different types of cancer, including lymphoma, melanoma or uterine, prostate, vulvar or ovarian cancers.
Symptoms can vary depending on the grade or stage of the lymphedema. Symptoms of lymphedema include:
- swelling in an arm or leg, which may include the fingers or toes
- feeling of fullness, puffiness or heaviness in the arm, leg or genital area
- aching or burning feeling in the limb
- a tight or warm feeling in the skin of the arm, leg or genital area
- shiny skin
- trouble moving a joint in the arm or leg
- thickening of the skin
- small blisters or growth that look like warts that leak clear fluid
- skin that puckers or looks like an orange peel
- skin that doesn't indent when pressed
- clothing or jewellery feels too tight
- itchy toes or legs
Your doctor will try to find the cause of lymphedema. This usually involves asking questions about your health history, including past illnesses and treatments. Your doctor will do a physical exam because lymphedema usually has obvious signs. This may include measuring the distance around, or circumference of, the swollen arm or leg and comparing it to the other arm or leg.
You may also need to have the following imaging tests if your doctor can't tell what is causing the lymphedema based on the physical exam:
- CT scan
- ultrasound
Find out more about these tests and procedures.
Managing lymphedema
Once the cause and grade or stage of lymphedema is known, your healthcare team can suggest ways to treat it. Treatment may include a combination of the measures given below.
Unfortunately, some damage to the lymph system is permanent. Treatments for lymphedema are intended to:
- lessen swelling
- relieve pain
- stop lymphedema from getting worse
- prevent infection
- improve movement and use of the arm or leg
Skin care
Proper skin care can help prevent infection. It can also prevent lymphedema from getting worse and keep your skin from drying and cracking.
Keep your skin clean by bathing regularly. Be sure to test the water temperature because limbs with lymphedema may not feel temperatures as well as normal. Avoid extreme hot or cold such as heating pads or cold packs. Heat can make lymphedema worse so check with your healthcare team before you use saunas, steam baths or hot tubs.
Wear sunscreen to avoid sunburns, especially to the affected limbs. Wear long sleeves and long pants if you need to be in the sun.
Wear gloves when you garden or cook.
Keep your hands, feet and cuticles soft by using lotion at least once a day. Clip toenails straight across and file your fingernails. Do not cut or tear cuticles. Keep your feet clean and wear cotton socks. Change your socks as soon as possible if they get wet. Avoid walking barefoot.
Wear loose-fitting jewellery and clothing that doesn't have tight elastic cuffs or waistbands.
Avoid pet scratches and insect bites.
Use a thimble when sewing.
Use an electric razor for shaving.
Treat cuts or burns on the limb quickly. Clean the area, cover it with an antibacterial ointment and apply a clean bandage. Change the bandage as often as necessary to avoid infection.
Don't put pressure on the arm or leg. For example, don't carry a purse on the treated side and don't cross your legs or ankles when sitting or lying. Avoid having blood pressure measured on the affected arm. If lymph nodes were removed from under both arms, switch arms each time you have your blood pressure checked.
Avoid having needle sticks of any type in the affected limb. This includes having a blood sample taken, an intravenous, an injection and acupuncture on the affected limb or in affected areas.
Compression garments
Compression garments are also called pressure garments, compression sleeves and lymphedema sleeves or stockings. They are made of elasticized fabric. They put a controlled amount of pressure on different parts of the arm or leg to help move lymph fluid and keep it from building up. The garment may need to be worn all day (during waking hours), when working or when you exercise. It is important to use compression garments during air travel because lymphedema can become worse at high altitudes.
Compression garments should only be worn when a doctor or physiotherapist recommends them. They are fitted to each person and you will be told how and when to wear them.
Exercise, including light and aerobic exercise, increases muscle tone and may help move lymph fluid out of the affected limb and reduce swelling.
Check with a healthcare professional, such as a physiotherapist, before beginning an exercise routine that includes vigorous, repetitive activities. You should wear a compression garment during exercise if you have lymphedema.
Bandaging or wrapping a swollen limb helps the lymph vessels move lymph fluid along. After lymph fluid is moved out of a swollen limb, wrapping or bandaging the limb may help prevent fluid from building up in the area again. Talk to your physiotherapist about the proper way to bandage or wrap the limb.
Keeping the affected limb elevated, or raised up, may help the lymph fluid drain from the limb and lessen swelling. However, keeping an arm or leg elevated for a long period of time is often not practical.
Manual lymph drainage
Manual lymph drainage (MLD), or manual lymph therapy (MLT), is a special kind of light massage. It is usually done by someone with special training in treating lymphedema. Your therapist can also teach you how to do it yourself.
During MLD, you or your therapist lightly rubs, taps and strokes the soft tissues of the body. This improves drainage from the limb by clearing out the main lymphatic pathways.
Complex decongestive therapy
Complex decongestive therapy (CDT), or complex physiotherapy (CPT), is a combination of manual lymph drainage, skin care, compression bandaging, exercises and compression garments. These therapies are managed by a trained therapist. The therapist gives many treatments over a short time to help clear most of the swelling. Then you can continue the program at home to keep the swelling down.
Compression device
Compression devices are pumps connected to a sleeve that wraps around the arm or leg. The device pumps air into the sleeve on and off during a timed cycle. This pumping action may help move fluid through the lymph vessels and veins so that it doesn't build up. These devices may be helpful when used along with another type of therapy. They should be supervised by a trained professional because too much pressure could damage lymph vessels near the skin surface.
Maintain a healthy body weight
Being overweight is a risk factor for developing lymphedema. Extra body weight can also make lymphedema harder to control. You can lower your risk by having a healthy body weight. Eating well and being physically active can help you have a healthy body weight. If you are overweight, losing weight may lessen lymphedema.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy may help to lessen lymphedema and skin hardness. The therapist uses a hand-held device to aim low-level laser beams at the area with lymphedema.
Drug therapy
Lymphedema is not generally treated with medicines. Antibiotics may be given to prevent or treat an infection. Blood thinners and diuretics, which are drugs that increase urine production, are usually not helpful and may make the lymphedema worse.
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that sucks out fat deposits from specific areas of the body. It may be done to treat lymphedema in the area under the chin, which is called submental lymphedema. Fluid can build up in this area following treatment for head and neck cancer.
Liposuction has also had good results in lowering the volume of fluid in a limb in people with severe lymphedema related to breast cancer treatment. It is most effective when the fluid builds up in mostly fat and fibrous tissue in the swelling. However, if you have liposuction to treat lymphedema, you'll need to wear a compression sleeve 24 hours a day indefinitely.
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Newton, Mass. (courtest Lasell sports information) – Junior guard Derek Retos (No. Attleboro, Mass./Brimmer and May School) hit seven 3-pointers for the second game in a row, tying a career-high with 28 points, as the Brandeis men's basketball team defeated host Lasell College, 72-56, in a non-conference matchup Tuesday evening. The victory was the sixth straight for the Judges, who improved to 6-1 on the season, while Lasell slipped to 1-6 with the loss.
Derek Retos connected on 7-of-10 from downtown and is now 14-of-21 in the past two games from beyind the arc. With his 22 trifectas this season, he has moved into a tie for eighth on Brandeis's career list with 134, matching Steve DeLuca '08, MA '09. Junior guard Gabriel Moton (St. Petersburg, Fla./St. Petersburg) added 12 points for the visitors, who also got nine points and a game-high eight rebounds from Youri Dascy (Fall River, Mass./St Andrews School, R.I.) The Judges outrebounded Lasell, 46-28.
Brandon Ganesh (West Palm Beach, Fla.) and Arthur Alexander (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) each scored 13 for Lasell, who also got 12 points from Sean Bertanza (Seymour, Conn.) and 11 from Brock Walters (Jacksonville, Fla.).
Brandeis held a slim 10-9 edge with 10 minutes left in the first half, before using a 10-2 run over six minutes to take a 20-11 lead with 4:18 remaining. After an Arthur Alexander 3-pointer cut the lead to 20-14, Retos scored the final 11 points of the half for Brandeis, helping the visitors take a 31-15 lead into the locker room. Retos nearly outscored the Lasers singlehandedly with 14 points.
Lasell opened the second half scoring nine in a row to cut the deficit to seven at 31-24. Dascy scored the next seven points for Brandeis, pushing the Judges' lead back to 38-26. Don Stephens (West Palm Beach, Fla.) knocked down a trifecta for Lasell, followed by a Bertanza layup drew the Lasers back within seven at 38-31. Retos answered with a four-point play for Brandeis, to push the lead back to 42-31.
Brandon Ganesh made a jumper with 12:04 remaining in the half to bring Lasell within nine at 44-35, but Retos drilled back-to-back long balls to give Brandeis a 50-35 lead, and the Judges were able to hold off a pair of Lasell runs to earn the victory.
Brandeis will be back in action on Wednesday December 5th when they host MCLA at 7 p.m. Lasell will return to the hardwood on Thursday December 6th, when they will face-off with Great Northeast Athletic Conference foe Emerson at 7 p.m.