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Defending league champions Queniborough took a firm grip on the Premier Division as they saw off nearest challengers Egerton Park on Sunday.
Park won the toss, but were bowled out for 152 after electing to bat first.
Queniborough knocked off the runs with six wickets and 11 overs to spare to open up an imposing 57-point lead.
In Division One, Frisby, Hoby and Rotherby slipped into the bottom two after they suffered a heavy 130-run home defeat to Ashby Carington Seconds.
Adam Buckby (80 not out) and captain Nigel Lewis (57) helped the visitors pile up 238-8 from their 40 overs despite three-wicket hauls from Luke Whitaker and Craig Caunt.
Buckby then took three wickets in the reply as Frisby were skittled for 108 despite a half-century from captain Adam Holland (55) and 20 from Whitaker.
Frisby were leapfrogged by Syston who beat Queniborough Seconds in a local derby at Potters Lane.
Tom Corbett (51) and Perry Hill (54 not out) helped Town post 208-8 before Corbett (3 for 18) blasted out the visitors' top order.
Only three batsmen made it into double figures as bottom side Queniborough were bowled out for 140.
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Jaimin Mistry also hit an unbeaten 40 as Thorpe made a good total of 271-8.
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First let me make sure that it's clear that the vision includes, at all times, the financing, right up to the very maximum of whatever investment is needed for all "Public Enterprises", whenever "Private Enterprise" can't, won't, or shouldn't do it, in every single category and problem to be worked on, worldwide. This includes, just for example now, even though every possible thing that I leave out here is covered, the payroll for all of the staff, no matter how many people are needed, at every job and skill level, for all of the departments and projects needed in order to work on the solving of each problem; all of the equipment, no matter how sophisticated and expensive; all of the construction of buildings and infrastructure; all of the supplies of every kind; all of the experts and consultants; and so on and on. As said earlier, even though we know how to do almost everything, and could already solve a great many if not all of our major problems within the various economic and social systems, worldwide, we just can't pay for all that humanity needs done in the most important areas. If the system envisioned is ever put in place, after a world-wide dialogue carried on in order to understand and refine it, then it will be a whole new world-wide economic ball game -- one where everything we need can be paid for.
A few samples of the endless things that will easily be able to be financed; and the things that people will easily be able to pay for:
(1) Feeding everyone in the world with a full and healthy diet of their choice -- and not in free soup kitchens because people are starving and desperate, or in any other types of emergency free give-away programs anymore, but simply because everyone can easily pay their own way because they have the means to, as they are productive citizens of the community, working in the "Public Enterprise" sector, or in the "Private Enterprise" sector, or in both.
(2) The best education for every person on the planet, at every level of schooling; and after the highest possible caliber of youthful basic education provided, that each of us needs at the beginning of our lives, then always making a "choice" from thousands of fields of education and training for just the careers that we each want to enter into (and with re-education available at all times, whenever wanted and needed). And the constant funding and construction of all the superior school buildings that are necessary, as well as the highest caliber of maintenance and upkeep of all existing school buildings at all times.
(3) The best health care in the world, at all times, in every way, including preventative care, for everyone. And every single disease in the world, no matter how rare and/or difficult, being fully staffed and worked on to develop medicines and cures and equipment. Not one to be left less than absolutely fully funded, no matter how much is needed for staff, facilities, equipment, and supplies -- with all of the professionals and technicians working in the special fields of their choice.
(4) Good homes and apartments in the world for everyone to live in.
(5) The best health care, the best services, and the best living conditions for all senior citizens in the world -- both in or out, as the case may be for each person, of the family and home environment.
(6) All of the police, fire, and emergency people and departments that are needed; as well as all of the necessary buildings, equipment, and supplies.
(7) The best education, counseling, and job training for our prison population, in a truly caring way, so that as many men and women as possible re-enter society fully transformed and ready when their terms have been served.
(8) Every important science and medical research project funded and equipped right up to the maximum that is needed at all times; and fully staffed with the best minds and technicians who want to work in each particular field.
(9) Funding everything that is needed to develop all of the new sources of energy, especially solar energy, and build the systems that deliver all of these innovations to us, so that we can replace our world-wide dependence on oil, which is severely polluting our planet -- and always funding and building as many power plants that are necessary to more than meet the needs of the world at any given time. And whenever better technology is developed, easily funding and building the new power plants and systems, while wisely phasing out the technically-outdated ones.
(10) Quickly funding every single plan and project that every single community in the world, from the largest cities down to the smallest towns and villages, votes on and decides that it needs for the well-being of its citizens, its public institutions, and every aspect of the physical infrastructure of the community itself.
(11) Another major ingredient within this overall vision, is that every single idea, plan, proposal, scheme, aspiration for a new project, business, invention, innovation, and so on, by anyone, looking to be developed and brought into existence, will have two ways to approach the funding of it: Either by the "Public Enterprise" system of the city, state, nation, or the whole world, after either or all of these public entities analyze and finally vote on it, or as has always been the way, due to the nature of the project that is looking for funding, has to find its start through the "Private Enterprise" system, or simply not come into existence. The bottom line is that some things will naturally fall within the boundaries of "Public Enterprise", while other things will naturally fall within the boundaries of "Private Enterprise", and some will even fall within both. For example: When "Private Enterprise" funds all that it can, or all that it wants to, of a project that is very important to the well-being of humanity, whether local or universal, and the planetary environment itself, leaving a whole lot more that is needed unfunded, then "Public Enterprise" simply steps in and wisely and easily funds the rest.
(12) Every single community in the world, no matter how small and/or remote, will be able to have as many skilled and qualified doctors to serve it as are necessary, both in private doctor's offices, and in well-equipped, supplied, and staffed hospitals and/or clinics, as well as doctors always making house calls to every home that needs to be called upon in this way. And every person with a horrible disease, such as HIV/AIDS, will get all of the medicine and health care that they need, as early as possible, so that they suffer as little as possible, and so that diseases like this do not get a chance to spread out of control and become major epidemics, anywhere, as this one has, simply because they were ignored because of lack of funds in the early stages.
(13) Every single natural disaster in the world, due to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, cyclones, avalanches, tidal waves, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, and so on, will be easily and quickly dealt with by "Public Enterprise" in whatever massive way is necessary and no matter what the cost is.
(14) Every important and necessary project to both protect and clean up our common planetary environment of earth, air, and water, all-inclusive of everything having to do with Global Warming, and to protect our wildlife and endangered species, will always be able to be funded, anywhere in the world, right up to the maximum that is needed.
(15) Every nation in the world will be able to fully finance, no matter how expensive and ongoing, in every community, its Homeland Security program, doing everything that is possible and necessary in order to both try to prevent, and prepare for, any chemical, biological, or nuclear threats from terrorism, as well as suicide bombings and aircraft takeovers.
(16) Every nation, state, and city in the world, right down to the smallest communities, will be able to build and maintain, at all times, all of the necessary public transportation systems, as well as roads and highways, and will always be able to keep up with the growing needs for all of these, well in advance.
(17) ...and so on and on.
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Sunday, June 3, 2012
2012 Baseball Amateur Draft--June 4th
#24 possibilities (**= also mocked at 31 as well)
**Marcus Stroman, RHP Duke. Not on the list before because every expert expected he would go anywhere from 8-16. But he has been dropping for two connected reasons. Stroman is 5'8" and because of this nearly everyone is projecting him as a bullpen guy and teams are hoping for a higher ceiling from a first rounder. His comp is Tom Gordon, in size and stuff. And his stuff is what makes him a likely first round pick. Fastball up to 98 with a nasty plus slider, as well as decent change. Most electric arm in the entire draft is a frequent scouting comment, as well the belief Stroman could pitch in the pen this year in the big leagues. A few folks believe his ceiling is #3 starter, but the majority feel it is the bullpen.
Stryker Trahan C Lafayette, LA HS A high school catcher whose best asset is his bat, but scouts believe could stay behind the plate in pro ball. His rating puts him in the 20-32 area, not so sure the Sox are that interested but one high placed mock puts him at 24.
** Tanner Rahnier, So Cal HS SS He was on the our list last week, an outstanding offensive player who has skipped his last 3 years of HS ball to play in an independent. wooden bat league in California. "Plays like his shoe are on fire". In a Boston based podcast this weekend, Jim Callis said this is one of the two names he hears most connected to the Sox. However, in the last week almost every mock draft has him going to the Braves at 21. If he gets by 21, he could be the Sox pick at 24 or they could gamble on Rahnier still sitting on the board at 31, as some mocks have it.
Tyler Naquin OF Texas A&M Called by many the best pure hitter in the draft with a very strong arm, as well. Only one mock draft I have seen has him gone before 24, that again is to the Braves at 21. It may be whoever Atlanta chooses from Rahnier/Naquin may be left for Boston. The reason "the best pure hitter" is not rated higher is his power portion of his hitting is not outstanding, and scouts feel without the power to play RF, he may need to play CF. And because of a speedier teammate at A&M, he has not played any CF, and scouts are not sure he can handle center defensively. Not out of the realm he could still be there at 31 as well.
**Addison Russell SS Florida HS Again a strong hitter who is projected to go 20-30, although rumored to be among Oakland's options at 11. Yankees also interested at 30, but the later info has NYY strongly leaning to a HS pitcher.
** Zach Eflin RHP Florida HS Fastball up to 96, has dropped from a sure top 15 pick due to triceps tendinitis this spring. Several mocks have him going to Giants at 20, otherwise he should be there at 24. Keith Law of ESPN is adamant that the Sox will not take a HS pitcher at 24, and probably not at 31, either, waiting until 37.
Stephen Piscotty 3B Stanford A right handed John Olerud is what Piscotty is called by scouts. His name is being projected all over the board from the mid teens down to near the end of the first round. If the Sox a looking for a college bat, Naquin or this guy could be it
DJ Davis, OF Mississippi HS None of the mocks I checked had Davis as this pick although several mentioned him as in the mix. This is the second name Callis mentioned in the podcast as most heard as connected to Boston. He has off the charts blazing speed and athleticism.
Matt Smoral LHP Ohio HS Some earlier mocks had him as the pick at 24. Very little mention lately mostly because he is expected to be gone, maybe as high as 13 to the White Sox. The other school of thought is the Sox avoid him due to broken foot suffered this spring.
Victor Roache OF Georgia Southern He is a third candidate for college hitter at 24. He hit 30 home runs in his soph season, but a broken wrist short circuited his junior season. If healthy, he is a corner OF with big time power.
Besides the ten above two more names to mention. HS 3B Joey Gallo, best power in the draft this Nevada HS kid's name is again all over the mocks. I suspect the Red Sox prefer other hitters ahead of Gallo. Lastly Gavin Cecchini, the kid brother of Sox minor leaguer Garin would be the Sox pick if he ever got to 24. Strong hitter and SS from Louisiana HS, the lowest I have seen go in mocks is 22 to Toronto, and the Cards pick 23rd and they also have interest. He also could go as high as 10 to the Rockies or 12 to the Mets. If he is at 24 I bet the Sox pop him.
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Walker Weichel RHP Florida HS-In the last preview I mistakenly said he was from Washington state. However his Olympia HS is in Florida. There is a grouping of HS pitchers around this ranking, if the Sox take a college bat at 24, I think this increases the chance of a HS pitcher here.
Nick Travieso RHP Florida HS and Hunter Virant LHP Camirillo, CA HS same story with this pair as with Weichel, similar rankings and reports, again Keith Law of ESPN does not see the Sox taking a HS pitcher with this pick. We will see.
Corey Seager 3B North Carolina HS Brother of Mariners Kyle Seager is considered a strong lefty power hitter, plays SS in HS. He is possibly a tough sign or he would be ranked much higher, and may be taken as high as mid first round. If he is there at 31, I think he is the Sox pick, especially if they take a pitcher like Stroman at 24.
Brian Johnson LHP UFlorida The college lefty projects to a back of rotation starter with solid but not electric stuff. He could still be around at 37. A high school bat at 24 would increase Johnson's chances to be picked here.
Also the asterisked names above are in play at 31.
37 Just a few names.
Travis Jankowski OF Stony Brook My favorite to be picked here. Scouts feel he would be an outstanding leadoff hitter. Has had an outstanding America East career with the bat, not a power hitter, more of a doubles hitter.
Nolan Fontana SS UFlorida Latest USA Today/ESPN coaches poll has Florida at #1 in college baseball, and Fontana is a steady SS for that club. Could get to the majors rather quickly as a steady but not spectacular SS.
Barrett Barnes OF Texas Tech A name not on our last list, he is a right handed power bat who could play LF or CF. He has above average speed, but below average arm. Noted to have a quick bat with good plate approach, but some holes in the swing to be rectified in the pros. If Sox do not get a college bat in first two picks they could look here ( or at Jankowski) at 37.
I will update this post up to and during the draft tomorrow night. For now my guess for the Sox at 24-31-37 is Stroman, Seager, and Jankowski.
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Boy it looks like Stroman could be a steal at 24 if he drops that far. He sounds like one of the mini mights in the Royals bullpen. Perhaps the height won't scare them off and they must pick before the Sox. I would love to see the Sox get Stroman or Cecchinni with the #24 pick. A lot of possibilities with their next two picks.ReplyDelete
The new draft rules could make for an interesting signing period for this year's draft. The deadline for signing is about one month sooner and teams will have less money to spend. Usually when you have a paradigm shift like this it takes one year for the transition to take place and it's usually a power struggle. I think you'll see a lot of players not sign this year.
Tomorrow night should be fun. I look forward to updates throughout the night.Replies
- Deacon ArtJune 4, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Here are thre more last minute mocks for the Red SoxDelete
John Sickels, Minor Legue Ball website
24. Joey Gallo
31. Victor Roache
This would be a draft of both the top rated HS and collere power bats
Jim Callis, BA draft day mcok
24. Marcus Stroman
31. Tanner Rahnier
have not seen his entire mock yet,interesting that Stroman is still considered available at 24 and Rahnier makes it all the way to 31.
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus
24. Gavin Cecchini
31. Zach Eflin
First mock to project Gavin Cecchini sliding to 24, I am quite sure Boston will take him if he is there. Eflin a hard throwing HS righty has been the projection on at least 2 other mocks along the way at 31.
Keith Law's draft day mock has Marcus Stroman going 23 to St. Louis one pick before the Sox , with Boston then taking Stephen Piscotty over Tyler Naquin. He has HS P Shane Watson going at 31 to Boston. If the Sox are looking for a college bat, one guy expected to go 8-15 is slipping maybe. He is Richie Shaffer, a corner infielder from Clemson. He could be a name to watch tonight as well/ReplyDelete
1. Hou- Carlos Correa SSReplyDelete
2. Min- Byron Buxton OF
3. Sea- Mike Zunino C
4. Bal- Kevin Gausman RHP
5. KC- Mike Zimmer RHP
6 CHC- Albert Almora OF
7. SD- Max Fried LHP
8. Pit- Mark Appel RHPReplyDelete
For fans hoping for Gavin Cecchini, a pick was just made to help out. The Pirates took P Mark Appel, the presumed #1 overall pick going into the draft. This morning's rumors had Pittsburgh taking OF David Dahl. At #12 the Mets are looking at Dahl and Cecchini, leaning to Dahl. This Pitt. pick may let the Mets have Dahl and leave Gavin on the board....for now.ReplyDelete
The first player sometimes linked to Boston has been taken. HS SS Addison Russell goes at #11 to Oakland. He had also been mentioned for the Yankees at #30. Also the most recent Keith Law mock had him at 23 for St. Louis, could this affect who goes one pick before the Sox at 24?? The flip side of the A's pick is HS slugger Joey Gallo was frequently listed as the A's pick, he has also been linked to Boston and he is still on the board.ReplyDelete
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10. Col-David Dahl OF
11. Oak- Addison Russell SS
12. Gavin Cecchini SS
There goes Cecchini Sox fans you can cross him off your wish list.Replies
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And the Mets take Gavin Cecchini at 12. I think it was a long shot for him to get to 24. Russell and Cecchini are now off the list for Boston.ReplyDelete
The next 4 teams to pick White Sox, reds, Indians, Nats are all expected to be looking for a college pitcher or maybe a college bat. If Stroman is going to get to 24 this is the first patch he will need to slide by.ReplyDelete
Reds took a H.S. pitcher at 14 named Nick Travieso and the White Sox took a H.S. outfielder named Courtney Hawkins (who did an impressive backflip live on MLB network) at number 13. So no College pitchers yet in this stretch of four teams with two picks to go.ReplyDelete
Despite what the experts on the MLB network said the Indians didn't take a College pitcher either. They took Tyler Naguin an OF from Texas A&M who the Deacon had identified as someone the Sox may be interested in. Naguin was called "the best pure hitter" in the draft by some scouts and he has an above average throwing arm which would be attractive to the Red Sox.ReplyDelete
16. Was- Lucas Giolito RHP
So no College pitchers taken with picks #13-16. Is there a chance that Stratton drops to 24?
Not only does Stroman get thru the 13-16 picks but two other college pitchers expected to go here or higher, Michael Wacha and Christ Stratton are also still alive. The Nats taking Giolito may affect the Sox because the Jays pick next and were looking at him. Both Toronto and St. Louis have two picks between 17-23, before the Sox. Also Clemson slugger Richie Shaffer is still available. Tyler Naquin at 15 to the Indians was higher than expected he was mocked to the Sox at 24 or often between 24 and 31.ReplyDelete
In theory St. Louis is the only team looking Stroman now between here and the Sox at 24, and they have two shots at him.ReplyDelete
If the Sox are looking for a college player as speculated, after one more pick they would have at least one of Richie shaffer, Deven Merrero ( Arizona St. SS, who until a day or so was thought to be a lock at 8 to the Pirates), Texas A&M P Michael Wacha, Miss. St. RHp Chris Stratton ( who in our post last week was the player I choose as the guy I wanted but wouldn't get to 24) or Marcus Stroman. Supposedly the teams coming up Cards, Giants, Braves,Jays, Cards are all leaning to HS picks, we will see if that changes.ReplyDelete
13. Chisox Courtney Hawkins, OFReplyDelete
14. Reds Nick Travieso. P
15. Cleve Tyler Naquin, OF
16.Wash Lucas Gilito, P
17Tor DJ Davis OF
18 LAD Corey Seager, 3B
19 St. L Michael Wacha, P
20 SF Chris Stratton, P
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Several names assoicated with Sox and 2 or 3 expected to go earlier,should be alive. with jays and Cards to pick first names on the list are Tanner Rahnier, Joey Gallo, Deven Merrero, Marcus Stroman, Richie Shaffer Stephen Piscotty
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Not only do Sox not get Stroman but he ends up in the AL East, damn....I think they will go hitter either Gallo or Shaffer, maybe Marrero
Tyler Rahnier also mentioned a lot with Boston, Cal HS SS he or Gallo if they go the HS route.ReplyDelete
23 St. L James Ramsey OFReplyDelete
If Sox take a guy tied to them rumor wise it will be Rahnier, but no one expected Shaffer or Marrero to be here ?? I will guess Tanner Rahnier
24 Bos Deven Marrero SSReplyDelete
This player was never mentioned in connection to Boston because no one expected him on the board at 24. Many, many mocks had at 8 to the Pirates , no one lower than 16 to the Nats. His rep is an outstanding defender with an okay bat. Peter Gammons on MLB TV called him the best player in the Cape League last summer. This pick could be Iglesias insurance. Onto pick 31.Replies
The last Sun Devil SS the Sox selected worked out pretty well!Delete
Shaffer goes to the Rays at #25 let's hope that Shaffer doesn't end up being a lot better than Marrero.ReplyDelete
26. ARI- Stryker Trahan C
I love the name Stryker Trahan!ReplyDelete
25 tampa Richie shaffer 3BReplyDelete
26 Ariz. Stryker trahan C
27 & 28 Milw Clint coulter, C and Victor Roache OF
Two picks before the Sox at 31, if they go to HS pick this time as they often split their top picks the hitters are Tanner Rahnier or Joey Gallo. Pitchers linked to Sox include Matt Smoral and Zach Eflin. Lance Mc Cullers a top 15 talent at P is still on the board but at this 331 slot he may be hard to sign with out drafting some under slot guys later on
Well we've got back to back catchers with cool names. The Brewers took Clint Coulter C with the 27th pick.ReplyDelete
Victor Roache goes #28 also to Milwaukee who had Detroit's pick for the signing of Prince Fielder
Lewis Brinson OF at #29 to the Rangers. Sox are two away I'll say they go with Smoral.ReplyDelete
29 Tex Lewis Brinson OFReplyDelete
Yanks are next most every rumor has them going after a HS pitcher which would leave Gallo, Rahnier, College bat, Stephen Piscotty and any pitcher the Yankees don't take. They could take a flyer on McCullers, they have also been rumored to be after 2 pitchers no one rated in first round, Berrios and Gueller.
30 NYY Ty Hensley HS PReplyDelete
Sox on the clock I will guess Joey Gallo, who went as high as 11 in several mocks, with the hope tanner Rahnier is still there at 37. if it is a P it will be Zach Eflin.
The Red Sox select Ryan Johnson LHP from Univ of FloridaReplyDeleteReplies
Ben Cherington and Co. seem to be adopting the Patriots draft philosophy by taking a player at the end of the 1st round that would have been available with their next pick. Baseball draft is a crapshoot, but it seems like they passed on some good potential talent to select a LH bullpen specialist. Brian Johnson must be good on special teams.ReplyDelete
31 Bos. Brian Johnson LHP A lefty starter from the highly rated Univ. of Florida team. He is described as " projects as back end strter. Low 90's fastball, solid curveball, slider an change. Considered a "safePick" in other words very likely to pith in big leagues, maybe sooner than some other draftees. He is also considered someone who may be willing to sign for under his slot money... maybe the Sox are saving some cash to something at 37...Gallo or McCullers, both considered tougher signees.ReplyDeleteReplies
This is from Jon Meoli at Soxprospects.com: Johnson is Team USA, low mileage arm, maybe signability. May not be eHarmony, but Sox do have a type. A nice positive spin on the Johnson pick. Johnson apparently hit 3 HR's for Team USA. Has never fully focused on developing as a pitcher.Delete
Here comes the compensation round a.k.a the lightning round with 1 minute to make picks. Sox pick at 37 which will happen at about 10:37 Here we go...Can the Sox get Smoral or Eflin at 37?ReplyDelete
Eflin is gone SD takes him at #33ReplyDelete
btw Matt Jankowski of Stony Brook has not been in the discussion yet for picks, but the Sox may look at him perhaps in the second round. Either way he's going to be happy as Stony Brook won their regional tonight and are heading to a super regional.ReplyDelete
Sox take Pat Light RHP from Monmouth. Nothing but safe college picks tonight hopefully they pan out.ReplyDelete
At 37 The Red Sox go the college route again and take Monmouth Univ, RHP Pat Light, in one or two early mocks he was the Sox 37 pick but most considered him down the board from here. Interesting pick with several naes they supposedly were in on still on the board....Gallo, Rahier, Smoral and others.ReplyDelete
From what I'm reading it sounds like Light has more upside than the first two picks depending on role...sounds like he has a big time fastball that could translate into a late-inning role.ReplyDelete
So a soft-hitting, slick-fielding SS, a light-throwing control-dependent LHP, and a blazing-fastball no stamina relief pitcher. Am I right? Interesting.
With the 39th pick the Rangers take Gallo and Twitter is abuzz with his perfect raw power and arm strength ratings. We're set at 3B, but still...raw power and arm strength sound awfully good.ReplyDelete
Did Bill Belichick sneak into the Sox draft room? Word on the street is that Marrero, Johnson and Light are good on special teams!!ReplyDelete
The Red Sox have selected High School RHP Jamie Callahan from South Carolina in the 2nd roundReplyDelete
With pick #118 overall and their 4th round selection the Red Sox have selected Austin Maddox a RHP from Florida. He was Florida's closer and fits in with the Sox history of drafting college closers.ReplyDelete
The Sox have potentially boosted their overall draft in round 4 by grabbing HS RHP Ty Buttery. He was mocked to go as high as 21, and really out of the sandwich round. He has dropped to to signability issues. The Sox plan to sigh him must inclie rounds 5 thru nine where they picked 3 more college pitchers , a college 1B, and ss. None of whom are highly ranked leading to speculation they will all sign for $100, 000 or so leaving a couple mil or so to sign Buttery.ReplyDelete
Two other notes. Apparently 2nd round pick HS pitcher Jamie Callahan has all ready signed. Other note invloves first pick Deven Marrero, there is a fierce defense being mounted on several websites claiming that calling Marrero a weak hitter is flat out wrong. He had a lesser junior season causing him to drop. The Sox scooped him up a la Bryce Brentz and Jackie Bradley in the past two drafts. Baseball America in the draft preview publication rated Marrero as the player ( not Pitchers) closest to being ready to play in the bigs.Replies
The injury may explain his junior season struggles but he has declined since his freshmen year. His sophomore year wasn't that strong either, but I guess he had some strong tourneys for Team USA and some good summer league stats which the Sox put a lot of stock in.Delete


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Welcome to the Valentine's Day edition of Down With The Norm.
To get into the spirit, let's talk about the times that stupid cherub Cupid royally fucked me over.
My first was innocent and sweet. Dylan. I was fifteen, and so was he. I'd never kissed anyone before, and he graciously showed me how in his basement, my entire body burning red as he leaned me against the pool table and gave my eager lips their first peck.
The next one I remember is Alex #1. I met him at the Singles Ward. Neither of us took church seriously, and we'd leave early to make out in his car. It was something fancy, like an Infiniti or something that I was supposed to be impressed by. He was at least 5 years older than me, had pale skin and orange-red hair, and talked about working out more than he actually worked out.
Next was Joey. He showed me Fall Out Boy and the Oreo Cheesecake Shake at Sonic. A true emo boy who took his feelings out on a guitar. He had no idea how to follow through on plans, and, as Joey did, bailed on our Halloween date to go to a haunted house with his buddies instead. So I, desperate for somewhere to be, went to Alex's (Alex #2, that is), who was just a friend, I swear. I don't remember how that night ended, but the next morning began with a spinning head and pain in every place imaginable. Part of me blamed Joey, and we went our separate ways.
Somewhere between Joey and the next one was Brody. Brody raped me, and that's all I'm going to say about it here because that horse was beaten to death four posts ago.
I knew Austin from high school. We'd lost touch until a while after he'd returned from his mission. He didn't drink, but he brought me wine and insisted that I drink it in hopes that he could feel me up. He ghosted me after a couple of months, turns out he was married.
And then there was Joe. He was 25, and a brand new pharmacist. He was boring, but nice, and therefore deserved a chance. I gave him one for six whole months. I think he may have been my first breakup. I vomited both before and after, I have no idea how to handle disappointing people. Last I heard, he's still friends with my ex-roommate. She had a habit of keeping in touch with those I'd left behind.
After that was Alex #3, because I hadn't yet learned my lesson. Alex #3 was different, though. We met thanks to Tinder, our first date in a quaint European-style cafe for brunch. We eventually got kicked out after four consecutive hours of blissful conversation. He took me bowling after, and a month later, I was all but living with him. I invited him to a fundraiser gala where he'd meet my parents. He took me with him to Banana Republic to find the perfect suit. The night of the gala arrived, and I was dressed in an elegant, floor-length red dress, jewelry, and a face full of makeup I'd been working on since I'd gotten home from work. He rang the doorbell, and to my dismay, he wasn't wearing the suit we picked out. Just jeans and a simple t-shirt and jacket. My face sunk into my throat, which sunk into my chest. He was breaking up with me. He said he'd coincidentally ran into his One That Got Away the other day, and decided he had to chase her instead. I closed the door slowly, gripping the sides of my gown, and sauntered to the gala alone, hoping that no one would ask me for an explanation.
This wouldn't be the first time I'd be left for someone else.
Tim was somebody I'd admired from a distance since high school. He and his girlfriend back then had exactly what I was craving; a seemingly blissful, happy union between two blissfully happy dorks. He was a bleeding heart liberal, a D&D nerd, a motivated millennial with a master's degree at 24. He only asked me to coffee because his girlfriend wanted to be my friend. It took me months to agree (thank you, crippling anxiety), and by the time I did, they were broken up. He and I clicked over iced coffees and side hugs. Our second date was at the cinema, and afterword, he declared his like for me. I was giddy, and proclaimed mine for him. And we swiftly became each others' dorks. A few weeks later, he asked to come over. After skirting around the issue for a moment while petting my cat as an excuse for not looking me in the eye, he asked if we could not date anymore, as he was too anxious.
I found out on Facebook that he'd gotten into another relationship not 2 weeks after he dumped me.
Will met me at a Halloween party. He told me I had something "special," something so alluring that he simply couldn't keep his eyes off of me. (I was dressed as a PlayBoy Bunny, in true Elle Woods fashion, though, so that more than likely explains it). He was sincere, sweet, and genuine. The last time he attempted to see me, he had to work late at the Apple store, and he was terribly sorry. He waited until midnight on a Thursday to explain why he never showed. And now, it's been two months since I've heard from him, so I presume that that's over.
Then there's the one that blindsided me. A Facebook acquaintance, initially, turned best friend, turned Cat Sitter, turned boyfriend all in a matter of a month. I panicked and withdrew, then reached back out again. He panicked and withdrew and begun a hiatus of which I see no end. But as soon as I get closure on that one, I'll pass it on. I'm sure you're dying to know, just as I am dying to get it over with so I can stop feeling like I'm about to fall off a cliff of emotions.
I've heard the "it's not you, it's me" bullshit a handful of times. The sting of being left for another girl only lasted a day or two, and honestly didn't even alter my self-esteem. I've had terrible experiences with relationships and dating. I actively, deliberately, obnoxiously avoid them at all costs, but they evidently just happen sometimes. I keep using the excuse that I'm not ready, but I think that's a lie. Relationships scare me because they require some degree of sacrifice of freedom. They confine me, suffocate me, and I inevitably either run, or make him run. They require vulnerability, trust, and communication. All things that I am still doing my damn best to develop.
Despite all this, or maybe because all of this, the weight of loneliness is getting heavier day by day. And sure, we can blame some of it on our society's commercialization of love; Valentine's Day.
Here I sit, almost 24 years old, with two cats and no idea what a healthy, meaningful relationship is, much less how to be in one.
I don't need chocolates or flowers or teddy bears. I don't need a date or a card. But damn would it be nice to be loved in the way I need to be loved for once.


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|"Small cars would continue to grow", says Chairman, Maruti Suzuki
|New Delhi, September 2nd, 2008: Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited held its 27th Annual General Meeting here today.
Addressing the shareholders Chairman Mr. RC Bhargava said emphatically, "The future belongs to small cars."
Supporting his statement he said, "Worldwide there seems to be no respite from increasing fuel prices. In addition, the commodity prices have also shot up manifold. Therefore, the demand for small, light-weight, fuel efficient cars would grow and strengthen. This trend is clearly visible in global markets and is likely to enter India as well."
Small is beautiful
Exuding confidence on growth of small cars in the Indian sub-continent Chairman, MSIL said, "The Government has laid down policies that favour small cars. We are at an advantageous position because we have an expertise in designing small cars. With demand for small cars going up we will quickly scale up our R&D capabilities to design cars that are best suited for the Indian market."
Big leap for R&D
Mr. Bhargava informed the shareholders that Mr. Osamu Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation, had, in an interaction with the Maruti Suzuki Board, advised a scale-up of R&D capability at Maruti Suzuki.
Mr. Bhargava said: "We target to increase the development work on the small engines (of upto 1200 cc) to 90 per cent in India and the rest in Suzuki, Japan". Currently MSIL contributes around 30 percent to the engine development work.
Aim to reduce CO2 emission
Mr. Bhargava said "The future belongs to cars that are fuel efficient and lower on CO2 emission. SMC would work on developing hybrid, electrical, multi-fuel engines that help increase fuel efficiency and enhance environment protection"
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The Chairman informed that the Company would re-enter the European market with yet another fuel-efficient, environment friendly, compact World Strategic Model. MSIL plans to exports over 200,000 units of this new model, A-Star, by 2010-11.
Maruti Suzuki is investing to set up a dedicated car terminal at Mundra port in preparation for the sharp scale up in exports.
The same car will be launched in the domestic market, to enhance presence in the competitive and growing A2 compact segment. This model will be commercially available in Indian market before it is sold internationally. The A Star will add on to the company¿s existing 6-model line-up in the small car segment.
Additionally, in 2009, the company has already announced its plan to launch another World Strategic model, Splash (also in the A2 segment).
The Company has committed to invest Rs 9,000 Crore by 2010 in India operations. The world class plant at Manesar (part of this investment) is ready to reach its peak production level of 300,000 units next month. In addition, the diesel facility and the suppliers' park at Manesar which were commissioned last fiscal are progressively building capacities, as per plan. The company will soon commence operations at the new engine series plant at Gurgaon
On further investment the Chairman remarked, "Maruti Suzuki's great strengths is that we have internal resources to finance both R&D expansion as well as capital investments. The higher interest rates, and the risk of making large borrowings to finance capital costs, will not affect us."


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Back in the mists of time (well, the mid-1980s) when I was a teenager, I prided myself (in private to no-one-at-all) that I had EVERY SINGLE DOCTOR WHO (reference) BOOK. Yes, even all three volumes of Encyclopedia of The Worlds of Doctor Who: A to D, E to K, and L to R from Piccadilly Press, Knight Books.
I think the final few volumes were wiped from existence by entropy triggered by the Master's messing with the Logopolitan's control of the Charged Vacuum Emboitments (or maybe because sales weren't as healthy as hoped). Which was a bit of a bugger if you had a passing interest in Sontarans, Silurians, or the Zarbi. Or if you wanted to find out about the Time Lord known as the Doctor, whose life story was due to be covered in the final volume of the encyclopedia. How utterly evil Piccadilly Press, Knight Books.
Back in the '80s, there were very few factual Doctor Who books, and the King of the Hardbacks was an author called Peter 'Sweeney Todd is real, honest guv' Haining. His first book was 1983's seminal Doctor Who: A Celebration, which charted 'The first twenty years of Doctor Who – up to The King's Demons'. How fortunate to end on such an absolute belter.
But his next book, The Key to Time: A Year by Year Record (to my shame) did not feature on my heaving Who bookshelf. Considering how much shame and guilt I harboured in my teen years, this omission loomed strangely large.
So you can imagine how overjoyed I was when I wandered into a second-hand bookshop in Seaton in Devon (detail fans) this year and found the missing tome, a snip at £2.25. Now I know how Skagra felt when he rubbed his digitus secundus along the spine of the Worshipful and Ancient Law of Gallifrey…
My completist tendencies aroused, I took the book to the counter. Picture the scene:
BOOKSELLER: Here's your £2.75 change. Enjoy.
ME: I will. You see, now I have the power to do anything I like. Absolute power over every particle in the universe. Everything that has ever existed or ever will exist. As from this moment – are you listening to me, bookseller?
BOOKSELLER: Sorry, what?
ME: Because if you're not listening I can make you listen, because I can do anything. As from this moment, there's no such thing as free will in the entire universe. There's only my will, because I possess the The Key to Time: A Year by Year Record by Peter Haining!
BOOKSELLER: Oh, would you like a copy of Encyclopedia of The Worlds of Doctor Who, Volume 4, S to Z?
ME: What, you don't mean… of course I would…
BOOKSELLER: Yeah, mate, we all would. Bloody Piccadilly Press, Knight Books…
So after 30 years, I finally managed to add his seminal work to my collection. The Key to Time: A Year by Year Record is a chronological collection of key dates from the first 21 years of the telly programme known to many as Dr Who. It's a celebration of two decades and a year, and when you reach that age you are given 'a key to the door', or – if you will – a Key to Time. Clever, clever Peter…
According to Haining, the book marked the fact that the Doctor had 'come of age', or the fact that Doctor Who: A Celebration had sold very well to shame-filled teen completists and they wanted an excuse to do one the next year and not wait a whole flippin' decade.
It ends on March 22, 1984, when as Haining recounts, 'Colin Baker makes an eagerly and thankfully short-awaited first full appearance as the Sixth Doctor in the dramatic story, The Twin Dilemma…' How fortunate to end on such an absolute belter.
Now, I know what you are thinking. Not that. Dirty. The other thing: 'What's this got to do with Fandom Week?' Well I'm getting to that, give me a break. You're lucky to still have free will to ask such questions. Consider that. Or I'll make you consider that.
What's unique about Key to Time: A Year by Year Record is that alongside publicity photos and newspaper cuttings, it is illustrated by drawings from your actual Doctor Who fans. Idiots like me, and you. With hilarious results.
Let's be fair, most of them are pretty good. Some are, shall I say, less pretty good. Here are some of my faves… (Photos taken on my cameraphone; apologies, scan fans.)
A superb rendering of the impish and child-like Second Doctor (I presume) as a toothless bewildered loony.
A surprise early appearance by John Barrowman as a 'Starlight Express' Cyberman.
'I spent ages getting the shading right around Pertwee's bottom.'
'We've managed to remove every emotion apart from gormless. Give us a kiss, Gordon…'
A superb rendering of the suave, dapper, and distinguished Third Doctor, (I presume) as a 108-year-old dormouse-faced creature with half its head missing.
Oh there's more, and it's worth £2.75 of anyone's money. In fact, I've got a whole series of articles in mind to cover some of Peter Haining's strange observations from the book too.
So please petition The Doctor Companion for a follow up article or five before someone else snaps it up. I've already had an offer from Piccadilly Press, Knight Books for a five-volume set. How fortunate to end on such an absolute belter.


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Beyond Palaeoclimate Ping Pong: Improving estimates of past climate variability by consistent data-model comparison
- Dates:
- 02.06 - 05.06.2020
- Venue:
- Heidelberg, Germany
- Contact person:
Save the date!
The CVAS working group workshop "Beyond Palaeoclimate Ping Pong: Improving estimates of climate variability by consistent data-model comparison" will be held from 2-5 June 2020 in Heidelberg, Germany.
This interactive, interdisciplinary event plans to bridge efforts from PAGES and PMIP working groups.
It is partially supported by the 2019 Hengstberger Prize awarded to Kira Rehfeld.
Other PAGES working groups that plan to be involved include SISAL and the 2k Network.
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I was in the mood for lentils the other day, but not anything very heavy or too strongly curry flavored. On top of that, I was craving more "spring" flavors, especially because it's finally starting to warm up here in Orlando. Scratch that, it went from winter to summer over the course of a week! We have such odd weather in Florida during the spring – but then I'd rather have that than shovel snow.
I decided to go for a light curry flavor here and pair it with lemon and spinach. The lemon keeps it fresh-tasting, while the yogurt cools down the slight heat from the curry powder – I use Penzey's Hot Curry Powder. The red bell pepper garnish gave it a nice crunch with a little sweetness. Cilantro would also be great as a garnish, as coriander is the seed of cilantro. I love using frozen spinach in a soup like this; it defrosted nicely after I pureed the lentils and onion, with no extra work cleaning and chopping.
The result is a fresh tasting, light soup with bright flavors. This also reheats well and can be served the next day if you have leftovers.
Red Lentil and Spinach Soup with Lemon Coriander Yogurt
Serves 4
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp good quality curry powder
1 Tbsp garam masala
1 1/2 cups red lentils
6 cups vegetable broth
10 ounces frozen spinach
Zest from one lemon, with 1 tsp set aside
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large red pepper, chopped, for garnish
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large stock or soup pot. Add onion and cook until translucent, about five minutes. Add garlic, curry powder, and garam masala and cook for one minute. Add lentils and vegetable broth and cook until lentils are soft, about 25-30 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree the soup (you can also transfer the soup to a regular blender if you don't have a stick blender; return the soup to the pot afterward). Add spinach and heat through until fully defrosted. Stir in lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.
While the lentils are cooking, combine yogurt ingredients and set aside.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of the yogurt and chopped red bell pepper.


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Are you relaxed, introspective, fond of comfy nap cuddles, and a lover of trees?
If you answered yes to all the above, congratulations! You may be an orangutan.
I fell in love with orangutans when I took a biological anthropology class my sophomore year of college which required me to study primates in a zoo of my choosing, which was definitely the coolest project I've ever been assigned.* Granted, hand me a clip board and some kettle corn and I'd be happy to observe an old lint ball, but I have to say there is nothing quite like watching orangutans, or as I call them in private, our world's gentlest redheads.
Beyond my surface-level admiration for their lumbering casualness, I'm drawn to orangutans because they are, on a deep and spiritual level, The Most Chill. I was reminded of this the other day when I came across San Diego Zoo's ape cam, which presents an amazing opportunity to watch your work productivity plummet in record time.
So since I'm in the spirit, I've prepared 10 reasons orangutans should get more of your (and your! and your!) love and attention, for those of you who are unfamiliar with Earth's A+ chillers.
1. Orangutans are smart as F.
Orangutans are born with the ability to reason and think. I once watched one retrieve a nickel that had fallen 5 or so feet from her cage using a long fallen branch as a rake-like tool. What have you retrieved through a fence recently?
2. Introverts.
Orangutans, while quite solitary by nature, maintain a low and tolerable level of social interaction. This is a lifestyle I can get behind. An orangutan would never ask you how your weekend was out of obligation.
3. Feminists.
Young orangutans are very attached to their mothers, and rely on their maternal figures to educate them on everything about life. That's some Jane Goodall shit right there. As the females grow into their teen years, they tend to travel around together in tight-knit groups because they know the males can't be trusted (this is part fact/part assumption). The transition into adulthood marks little change; adult females associate mostly with other females and in general avoid adult males. This doesn't surprise me considering male orangutans spend literally hours fighting over their female counterparts, who of course have no time for this as they're too busy molding future orangutan generations and bonding with each other.
4. Tricksters.
Orangutans are so similar to humans (97%), they were rumored to evade indigenous hunters because they looked so much like people hiding in the trees. How sneaky is that?
5. Relaxed.
Contrary to what your 36-year-old neighbor Barry who still lives with his parents may have you believe, orangutans have the slowest process of growing up of any mammal. Most animals transition from baby to adult relatively quickly, while orangutans enjoy years-long childhoods, sometimes amounting to a third or more of their lifespans. In other words, pre-teen orangutans wouldn't touch liquid eyeliner with a 10-foot pole. We humans have a lot to learn.
6. V considerate.
Before you go dye your hair red and set up shop in a nearby tree, don't forget your manners. Female orangutans visit their mothers well into their teen years, even when they've been on their own for a decade or longer. How considerate and sweet is that?
Side-bar: are you a good person?
7. Stoners.
Orangutans spend 60% of their waking hours foraging for their next meal. And when they're done eating, they make back-scratcher tools.
8. Comfy.
Not only do our redheaded friends build massive intricate nests to sleep in, but they do this anew every single night. If humans were that dedicated to comfort we'd each have multiple beds, or at the very least bring our down comforters with us to work. Orangutans also often build daytime nests for the sole purpose of napping. Dream species. Literally.
9. Stylish.
Did you know orangutans sometimes carry large leaves like umbrellas – or more impressively, wear them like ponchos – to shelter themselves from the rain? Are you kidding me?!
10. Socially responsible.
Although the ladies reach puberty at 8, they don't have their own babies until their teen years, which (don't forget!) is probably mid-30s or something in human years (scientific calculations).
If this didn't convince you to add "become orangutan" to your 10-year plan, I can only assume you either already are one (jealous) or have a black licorice jelly bean for a heart.
*this was before zoos made me feel so conflicted
Sources/read more: orangutan.org / orangutan.com
(images from google image search + other advanced human tools)


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Dan S. Crane
Dan S. Crane earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida. During his studies at Central Florida, Dan was awarded a Commercial and Transactional Law certificate, as well as a certificate in Litigation and Trial Advocacy.
While attending law school, Dan earned the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association scholarship and the Alabama Association for Justice award. He was also a member of the American Association for Justice Mock Trial Team, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publisher and also served as the President of The Black Law Students Association.
In The Community
Dan Crane has spoken at several youth leadership camps, including many student success seminars. He also regularly donates his time to assist local charities. Dan is an alumni member of the University of Central Florida football team.
Crane Accident & Injury law is located at 208 23rd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. The phone number is (205) 623-5533
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Michelle Fills White House with Bicep Paintings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - First Lady Michelle Obama has decorated every room in the White House with paintings of muscular, upper arms. "She knows what she likes," said art critic Giles Muskeen. "And so far, she really likes arms from the elbow up." Preferring unknown artists, the First Lady has purchased an entire collection by Cyril Penumbra, mid-century bicep painter, specializing in naval tattoos. Said Muskeen, "One entire wall of the East Wing is covered in a Penumbra oil depicting a hairy, muscular bicep with a color tattoo of the U.S.S. Houston, sinking by the bow in the Java Sea, all guns blazing. Very patriotic and it certainly fills the space." In addition, there are conceptual biceps by limb artist Flasko. "Can't tell what they are,"noted Muskeen. "But Flasko said they're upper limbs." In addition, the First Lady has commissioned thirty-one, different artists to render her own shapely, well-toned biceps in oil and chalk. "These will go out as gifts to heads-of-state and various post offices," said Muskeen. "Everyone loves a bicep painting. And anyone who doesn't is racist." (Photo: bluedevils.org)
Posted by Ling Carter at 6:38 PM
Labels: Art, Government 2009
7 comments:
- Steve Burri said...
The activists and lawyers representing the Iliocostalis Lumbora of America are organizing a protest of the White House and perhaps even a lawsuit.
"Bicep art is originated with the barbarous Vikings. The tramp stamp, on the other hand, is as American as mother, baseball, and apple pie," stated activist Herbie 'Tattoo' Villechaize.
- October 8, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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- October 16, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- Ling Carter said...
We were unable to confirm a rumor that the original East Wing art piece was to be the sinking of the Lipscombe Bay off Makin, but since it was a tramp stamp painting, Michelle rejected it out of hand.
- October 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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- October 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM
- BUZZ CREEK said...
Oh crap. I now realize this is a really cool satirical site. Damn. I thought something was off .. but the concept is a great one! Congratulations !! The USS Houston folks should get a kick out of this anyway.
- October 16, 2009 at 11:16 AM
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Tolkien Gateway talk:Featured Gatekeepers
This would an interesting way to recognize contributors, if we could get it started. --Theoden1 13:53, 20 May 2008 (EDT)
- I concur. Let's just delete this if we are never going to use it. Oh by the way, I nominate Theoden1. He has written some wonderful articles.-Ingwe


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I wait eagerly for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions, social media training classes and webinars; they are quite informative and engaging and the topics covered are always action-oriented.
This month's Lunch and Learn topic was 'Email Marketing that gets results'. In the initial fifteen minutes, we touched on the latest trends in social media focusing a bit on the new features of Facebook. Facebook now allows you to schedule posts in advance. EdgeRank, the Facebook algorithm, gives less importance to posts coming from Hootsuite. Hence, it makes sense to schedule your posts directly on Facebook. The other important feature that Facebook launched is "promote". This is a paid promotion for your posts and it has a wider reach than regular posts. We are doing an exclusive Lunch and Learn session to discuss the new Facebook features on July 10. Register here. Our classes often sell out – and we expect big demand for this one!
Moving on to the main topic, Email is the number one tool for business managers to generate leads and increase sales! Here's why:
- Email marketing offers increased measurement & accountability
- It provides better customer engagement
- It has a relatively lower cost of customer acquisition
- It has better ability to gain customer insights
When it comes to email marketing some of the most frequently asked questions are:
- How often should I send an email?
- How long should my email be?
- Should my subject lines be descriptive or provocative?
- What time of day should I send my email?
Research has shown that the best time to send an email for B2B firms is at 9.30 am or between 1.30 pm-2.00 pm and for B2C companies, after 4.30 pm.
Types of Email
Informational Newsletter
To a lot of people, the term "email marketing" automatically conjures images of an email intent on one thing – selling. In actual fact, there are a number of types of email communications you can pitch to your clients, some of which are not directly sales related but can certainly contribute to their bottom line in other ways. Emails can be effectively used to generate awareness, send an informational newsletter, or to simply thank your customers for their loyalty. Informational newsletters are a great way to add value to your customers' business and improve your brand recall.
Most email software providers have this feature, but marketers often do not leverage it. A good way to use this feature is to craft a compelling story and send messages starting day zero by building on your story to finally but subtly make a sale.
The key is that content must progressively generate interest in the triggered campaign. An example of this would be how Boot Camp Digital uses the Autoresponder feature:
- First email message: Monthly reports
- Second email message: Who am I?
- Third email message: Tips on social media
- Fourth email message: Send a testimonial
- Fifth email message: Why a 2-day Boot Camp
Such campaigns are intended to push someone through a buying cycle. However, the content must be evergreen and should generate enough interest for the sale to happen.
Building email lists
Email opt-ins:
First and foremost, follow the industry's gold standard for permission, "Confirmed Opt-ins." Grow your list in a manner that always puts the consumer first. Asking consumers to register on your website by offering them an incentive such as newsletter or white paper download is the most effective way to build your email list. The registration form must be simple with no more than 3-4 fields. Having a privacy policy verifies that you will not sell, rent, or misuse the information they provide. It generates trust in readers' minds and they will be more open to share their email address with you.
Similarly, you can build the list from business cards you collect at Trade Shows, Webinars, Live Events, and so on. Always collect: online, offline, everywhere. Think of all your existing touch-points with current and potential customers.
Send a welcome note as soon as a customer registers with you. Follow-up with useful information, don't just start selling right away. Start building a relationship.
CRM Tools/Email marketing software
When your customer registers on your website, the back-end can be linked your database/CRM system or email marketing software systems such as iContact or Infusionsoft, and these tools and systems will allow you to track when someone signs up with you. You can set up an Autoresponder with a welcome message that outlines what kind of information the customer can expect from you through email.
These software tools also help you segment your lists based on the data you have about your customers. Sending the right message to the right person at the right time is the key to success in email marketing.
Write a compelling email message
We covered a lot of ground during this power-packed session. Here are some quick tips you can follow while crafting your message:
- Define the purpose of your email campaign: Do you want the reader to sign up for a newsletter? Or is it to generate awareness about your products or services? Or is it to convert leads?
- Segment your target audience: Right message to the right person at the right time
- Establish a time table: Having a set schedule will help you track and measure results effectively
- Use a powerful subject line (covered in detail below)
- Use a strong call to action
- Be personable: Make email sound like a conversation. This is especially important for small and medium business owners
- Include an unsubscribe link
Tracking performance: A quick tip – 'open rates' are better indicators of how well your email campaign is doing. Always track your performance and make adjustments to your campaign.


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Chinese Broccoli (aka Chinese Kale or Gai Lan) is the most recognized leafy green in Chinese cooking. With its thick stems and glossy blue-green leaves, this dish is not only tasty but good for you. We first cut the Gai Lan stems into thin slices, on the angle is best. Diced garlic and ginger are added to the wok and stirred often, making sure the garlic doesn't burn. Gai Lans are added in and steam cook for 3-4 minutes. Lastly, this dish is simply seasoned with some soy sauce and ready to be paired with sliced chicken.
Dish of the Week >


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All The Gold You Can Eat
About –
Themes of alchemy, mystery and the pursuit of unlocking the of legend of the Philosopher's Stone, form the threads of Joe De Kadt's exquisitely shot documentary, All The Gold You Can Eat.
It seemed only fitting for elements of the periodic table to be used as the basis of the identity, titles and website design – creating a dynamic info block identity system used to contain imagery and typography. Navigation through the site is signposted with tabular arrangements and symbols for pages. Placed alongside beautiful stills from the film, the final results achieve a look and feel that synthesises the mythos of The ORMUS enigma.
Project Scope –
Identity, Titles, Web design


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Last week, I decided to go on a date with this boy. He was in my Journalism class and he was a senior. I'm only a sophomore, so when he asked me out, I was kinda surprised and scared at the same time. He was super sweet though, and on our first date, he took me to dinner and then to see a movie. The whole time he was very respectful and then he dropped me off at home. I kissed him to show my appreciation for the great night. The next day at school, he told me he had a ton of fun and wanted to do something again. So our second date was last night. And things escalated quickly. He took me out to another nice restaurant, and then we went to the roller-rink for a while. I just thought it was the sweetest thing and he treated me so well and I've been wanting to try sex since eighth grade, so I figured why not this guy. He was really nice, right? So around eight, I told him we should leave and we did. He started driving me home. I live way out in the country, and there are a lot of corn fields. I asked him to pull over, and he pulled right off the road onto a little dirt path that went into a cornfield. I was starting to get nervous, but I really wanted to do it. He asked me, "What's the matter?" and I just threw myself at him. I kissed him for a long time, twisting our tongues together. I started to work my hand up his leg. Then he stopped to ask me if I was sure this was okay. I giggled and nodded. Then we went back to kissing. He started working his hands up the back of my shirt and found my bra strap. He undid it and lifted my shirt off the top of my head. He continued kissing. I found my hands undoing his belt. I unzipped his pants and rubbed his dick through his underwear. He grabbed my tits and started rolling my nipples in between his fingers. It sent tingles up my spine. I started to unbutton his shirt and he began to undo my belt. Soon we were both shirtless and in our underwear. He stopped and asked how we were going to do this. There wasn't a lot of room in the front seat, even with the seat pushed back. So, in nothing but our underwear, we got out of the car and got into the back seat. He laid on his back and I climbed on top of him. I could feel his dick rubbing my pussy through the thin cloth as we made out some more. I got really wet, and I couldn't stand waiting anymore. I pulled his underwear down and off, and he did the same to me. I climbed back on top of him, and I eased down onto his cock. I could feel the warmth of his dick inside of me. It felt so much better than my finger. I was tight, and he wasn't small. As I took all of him inside me, we both let out a moan. I began to bounce up and down on top of him. The car windows began to fog as I yelled in pleasure. I couldn't keep the sounds in. It was so good. He sat up while I bounced up and down and he sucked on my tits a little. It was so pleasurable. After about eight minutes or so, I orgasmed. I could feel my pussy tremble and spasm on his dick, and then everything got hot and wet. He came inside of me. I just got off of my period, so I told him that what he did was okay, and we continued to thrust for a few more minutes before laying there, completely sweaty and exhausted, breathing heavily. I liked him and thanked him and he did the same. We laid there and cuddled for about an hour before I had to go home. We talked about us and what all this meant. I think I might love this boy. But anyway, that's how I lost my V.
- Name: Emily
- Gender: Female
- Age of Virginity Loss: 16
- Current Age: 16
- How would you categorize your story?: Secret
- Country: USA
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Kitchen: Prepping for Paint
It's kinda crazy, but it's been 10 weeks since we closed on our new-to-us home and just over a month since we moved in. Due to budget and timing, we had no plans to remodel the kitchen. The space is very large and duals as our kitchen + dining room. From the day we stepped foot into the house, … [Read more...]
Our Brick Ranch Fixer Upper
A few days ago I shared that a little less than a month ago we sold and bought a new home. The move was local, within 10 minutes of our previous home, but it has still be a challenging transition. The new house is a fixer upper, as I'm calling it the Brick Ranch Fixer Upper, and the areas of … [Read more...]
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Miltz Maritime
Newly Listed. and available for immediate sale.Chapter 2enjoyed a 2 year refit in 1998-2000. Every system, machinery, appliances and interior was replaced or rebuilt. This included:Extended to 82 feet, full paint job, 2 new Northern Lights 20KW's, new hydraulic bow thruster, Naiad stabilizers, chilled water A/C system, all new heads, appliances, counters, wall coverings, rebuild on main engines, layout altered to include acountry kitchenand on and on...Mechanically in great shape as current owner is a very knowledgeable yachtsman having owned vessels up to 170 feet.The stabilizers were recently serviced as well.Update the interior if you desire or use her as she is and have many years of enjoyable cruising.4 stateroom 4 head plus powder room on deck, although it could be easily setup to run with a crew of two as the forward stateroom is separated from the aft 3 staterooms.Call for more information.
Miltz Maritime would love to guide you through a personal showing of this 82' Hatteras Flybridge Motor Yacht 1977. This yacht for sale is located in St. Augustine, Florida and priced at $399,000. For a showing please contact us by filling out the form on this page and we will get back to you shortly!
Flybridge Motor Yacht
Cruise Speed:
12 Knots
Max Speed:
Not Listed
Range NMI:
Not Listed
18' 7"
Engine Details:
Detroit Diesel 12V71TI
Engine 1:
Engine 2:
Engine Fuel:
Inboard Diesel
Fuel Capacity:
1740 Gallons
Water Capacity:
400 Gallons
Chapter 2 was built by Hatteras in 1977 as a 70' classic Motor Yacht, In 1998 the boat was then gutted, extended and fully reconditioned in a major refit. Hydraulic thruster & stabilizers, rebuilt main engines, layout modified.
Wing doors take you into the massive AFT DECK which is hard enclosed with A/CForward to the MAIN SALOON which includes the companionway down to the owner-guests staterooms.Forward to the private PILOTHOUSEGoing forward and down 3 steps to the country kitchen with dinetteContinue forward to the full beamutility/laundry/tool room. Face aft into the engine room door.Continue forward to the BOW STATEROOM with head & stall showerLower deck is accessed from the main saloon and leads to the port and starboard large comfortable guest cabins both with heads and stall showers. The owners stateroom is aft of the guest cabins with full beam head and bath tub.
The 12V71TI's were majored during the refit and have 2832 hours now. The port engine was recently majored and has 75 hours since major. The two 20KW Northern Lights were new in 1999 and have 1598 and 1339 hours.
Full beam country kitchen is located a short step down from the wheelhouse. It is full beam and wide open with big windows.
PILOTHOUSE:Gamin 12" color plotterFuruno 48 & 36 mile radarsIcom M504 VHF radioDatamarine depthRobertson autopilotGlendinning electronic engine controlsRaymarine depth/speed/windstabilizer and bow thruster controlsstereo AM/FM/CDACR searchlight6 auto DC bilge pumpsTank Sentry for all tank levelsFLYBRIDGE:
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
This listing is presented to you courtesy of a member of the International Yacht Brokers Association and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel.The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.