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Q I've just finished most of your Streetbike Surgery modifications on my '08 Suzuki B-King (MC, March 2009), and the results are fantastic. The only problem left is the stock hand grips. I was undecided at first, but after riding the bike harder, I hate the way they feel. What's the best way to perform a simple gripectomy? And since holding on is sort of crucial, what's the best way to make sure the new grips stay put? I used everything from hairspray to Permatex weatherstrip cement on my RM125 back in the day.
Jared Hunter
San Francisco, CA
**A **Who knows more about changing grips than a guy who designs and sells thousands of the things? Nobody. That's why we put your query to Paul Livingston at Spider Grips. His first piece of advice? Ask your favorite Suzuki wrench for tips specific to what you're riding and where. Beyond that, Spider Grip technicians start the operation with a clean incision through the old grips-shop scissors or a sharp box-cutter work fine as long as you don't slice into the handlebar or throttle tube. New grips won't stick to anything the old ones leave behind, so get rid of glue, grip material or residual mystery crud. "The cleaner the two surfaces, the more reliable the bond will be between them," Livingston says. "We use alcohol or contact cleaner to remove any remaining contaminates."
Now that everything is squeaky clean, break out the new grips. Like your shoes, there's a left and a right. Which is which? Look inside: The left grip is thicker, with a 7/8-inch inner diameter, while the thinner right grip has a 1-inch inner diameter to make room for the throttle tube. "Here at the Spider shop, we ride mostly in dry conditions, so our adhesive of choice is hairspray-essentially glue and alcohol-but a major brand of grip glue like Threebond 1501C Griplock works as well," Livingston says. Apply your sticky stuff evenly inside of the appropriate grip and quickly slide it on the bar or throttle tube. Now position both to your liking before the glue dries. "Let it set for 24 hours before you ride. Check the grips to be sure they're secure and that the throttle turns freely. Then check again. You can also add a couple turns of safety wire around the outside of the grips for additional hold. We do this for all of our competition bikes."
How Dead Is Dead?
Q In regards to testing a 12-volt motorcycle battery with a multimeter, I have been told that a functional battery should display a reading between 12.9 and 13.4 volts. What voltage would it show if the battery were dead-not good enough to charge and keep using? Could you explain it to me as if I were a third-grader? I'm not that electronically inclined.
John Hill
Tucson, AZ
A We'll keep it as simple as we can. Assuming we're talking about a normal lead-antimony battery here, you're looking for a voltmeter reading between 12.3 and 12.7 DC volts with no load, or at least 11.5 with the bike's lights turned on and the engine off. If you're using a multimeter, make sure it's set slightly higher than 13 volts in the DC range. That low-load test will give you a clearer picture of how healthy your battery is-or isn't. The good news is, barring fatal internal injuries like warped/cracked plates, a thick layer of white sulfation on said plates or a cracked case, a thorough charge should revive it.
To make sure you're getting an accurate reading, give the battery a quick once-over. Is there a layer of sediment on the bottom of the case? How's the electrolyte? A reading of 1.28 on your trusty hydrometer is good, but anything between. 1.23 and 1.26 means the battery needs a charge. If the electrolyte level is low, fill it to the prescribed level with distilled water. Not tap water; not acid: distilled water. Then charge it at 1/10th of the amp/hour rating-never more than 2.5 amps-to mix the water and electrolyte, or use a smart-charger to keep things at third-grade level. If the battery still won't hold a charge after all that, buy a new one.
Q We have long known the difference between claimed horsepower at the crankshaft and real rear-wheel horsepower, and that chain final drive is more efficient than a shaft. I'm reasonably sure that a shaft-driven bike loses much more than 10 percent of its horsepower in the transfer. What's your educated estimate?
Chuck Koshiol
Painesville, MN
A It's true: Shaft drive is a less efficient way of transmitting power. Though the actual deficit depends on the design, manufacturing tolerances and other more esoteric factors, extra gear pairs and their inherent mechanical losses can eat up anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of an engine's output en route to the rear wheel. That shaft is heavier and more expensive relative to chain or belt final drive, but it's quieter and cleaner than a chain, and modern systems are essentially maintenance-free. As a wise man once said, you pays your money and you takes your choice.
Q In 1992, my Suzuki was painted and the tank was sealed with Kreem. The bike has become due for a repaint, but there's a debate about tank linings. One shop says to send the tank to an auto radiator shop and have them line it. Another says skip the lining because the ethanol in the gasoline would just eat it away. Is there another option?
Kevin Krebs
Houston, TX
A We've had better luck with Red Kote fuel-tank liner from Damon Industries (www.damonq.com), which seems to resist fuel additives from ethyl alcohol to tetraethyl lead as long as it's applied correctly. Still, ethanol is nasty stuff, so a radiator shop well versed in motorcycle fuel tank repair is probably your best bet.
Rake & Trail
Q "I don't understand rake and trail, or how they affect my motorcycle's handling. Can you explain the concept-in layman's terms?"
**A **Without turning this into a technical treatise, let's just say it's what's up front that counts. Rake is the angle between a line drawn through the motor-cycle's steering head and a vertical one, while trail is the distance between where that first line intersects the ground and another drawn vertically through the front axle.
MotoGP chassis engineers and other students of vehicle dynamics know there are more complex variables at play: the weight of the vehicle, the length of the wheelbase and the amount of steering offset, for starters. But reduced to simplest form, a chopper's relatively radical rake and longer trail make it harder to balance as well as harder to turn, particularly at slow speeds. Both variables are interrelated and inseparable, but trail is more influential when it comes to steering feel. Other variables being equal, bikes with less trail feel agile and responsive, while those with more trail require greater effort to deviate from a straight line. That's great for a relaxing troll down the interstate, but not so good for playing shopping-cart slalom in the Costco parking lot on Saturday morning.


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There are two major changes to how investment returns will be taxed in 2013 and beyond that will push investment tax rates as high as 23.8% for some high earning investors:
1. Fiscal Cliff Legislation: Capital gains & dividend tax rates are increasing from 15% to 20% for singles earning $400,000+ and couples earnings $450,000+. Earners in the lowest two income tax brackets will pay 0% on investment income. For those who cross the threshold, the higher rate only applies to capital gains over the threshold. For example, if you are single and earn $500k of which $200k is salary and $300k is capital gains, you would be taxed 15% on the first $200k ($400k limit minus $200k non-capital gains salary) and then taxed 20% on the remaining $100k in capital gains ($300k total capital gains minus $200k taxed at lower rate).
Income Limits for Capital Gains & Dividend Tax Rates:
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|Head of Household
|Up to $36,250
|Up to $72,850
|Up to $48,600
|$36,250 to $400k
|$72,850 to $450k
|$48,600 to $425k
|Over $400k
|Over $450k
|Over $425k
2. Medicare Tax: The Net Investment Income Tax is 3.8% and applies to "unearned" investment income for those with modified adjusted gross income over the following levels. Only investment income is subject to this extra tax. Investment income includes both capital gains from traditional asset classes (ex. stock sales, mutual fund distributions) as well as gain from the sale of investment real estate. Gains on the sale of a principal residence are only subject to this tax above the standard exemption amount ($250k for singles, $500k for married couples).
3.8% Net Investment Income Tax applies above these Income Thresholds:
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|Income Threshold
|Married filing jointly
|Married filing separately
|Head of household
|Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child
Married couple earning $400k of salary: No additional tax
Married couple earning $300k of salary & $100k of investment income: Pays 3.8% on the $100k investment income
Married couple earning $200k of salary & $100k of investment income: Pays 3.8% on the $50k investment income over the $250k income threshold

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Located in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Lake Huites is a great producer of quality largemouth bass. Hidden among the mountainous landscape of western Mexico, Huites was initially stocked with Florida-strain largemouth bass. Because of a plentiful food source and a long growing season, the bass are growing at a rate far exceeding their growth rate in the states. The fish are aggressive and will take an assortment of lures. Catches in excess of 100 bass in a day of fishing have been recorded at this lake. Lake Huites Lodge has been widely acknowledged as the newest and most luxurious lodge on the lake. It has set the "gold standard" by which all of the other lodges will be judged. Huites is full of fast growing Florida strain largemouth bass. As magazine articles begin boasting the fantastic catches of 100 bass a day and more, it has become the most sought after bass lake in the world. When at full pool, Lake Huites is a 30,000-acre man-made reservoir that had been initially stocked with Florida strain largemouth bass fingerlings to jump start the fishery.
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And these bass have taken a liking to the mountainous climate, long growing season and an abundant, protein-rich diet of tilapia and shad and are growing at a rapid rate. When conditions are right, skilled anglers are catching in excess of 75 bass a day on Lake Huites and 10 pound plus trophies are being caught with great regularity. The local guides have an intimate knowledge of this deep, clear lake and will take you to prime structures that concentrate Huites' fantastic bass population.
Whether your interested in a three day fishing package with your best fishing buddy, or a corporate retreat for 20 coworkers for a week, Lake Huites Lodge is the ideal choice for your next Mexico bass angling adventure. Lake Huites is located in the foothills of the majestic Sierra Madre mountain range in the state of Sinaloa near the town of Choix and is one of the most beautiful and remote in all of Mexico. To make sure this lake becomes the most famous bass fishery that has ever been opened anywhere in the world, the Mexican officials overseeing this magnificent fishery have designated this lake to be the first catch - and - release lake in the republic. Of course varying conditions and angling ability will be determining factors in how many fish you catch, but one thing is for sure...the service and hospitality you receive will make your Mexican bass fishing experience a great one! It was designed and built by folks like you who realize that if you're going to travel that far to go fishing, everything has to be top notch. It's also a place you can feel comfortable about bringing your family to. New boats and motors help make your trip comfortable as well as productive!


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Extension Ladders / May 30, 2017
Looking for a simple ladder safety training for your team? Here are a couple ideas to get you started.
First, go over ladder safety basics.
On an extension ladder you should (Thank you to safety.blr.com and laddersafetyhub.com for the guidelines.):
Here's what your employees should NOT DO with their ladders:
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The University of New Mexico's Art Education and Masley Art Gallery present an opening reception along with student exam presentations Friday, Nov. 22 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the main gallery located in Masley Hall. Students will present their accomplishments in their Master's work, which is featured in the exhibit.
The MA Exam Exhibition displays the artwork, curricula and theoretical work of eight art educators graduating from the UNM Art Education program.They include: Jessica Coulson, Junfu Han, Denise Johnson, Jean Kempinsky, Jenny Potter, Orlando Ramirez and Gloria Valderama. The exhibit, currently on display, runs through Wednesday, Dec. 4. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
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Baptists and the Bible. Revised and Expanded ed. By L. Russ Bush and Tom J. Nettles. Nashville: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. 422 pages. Softcover $31.99.
Although differences among Baptists range from church polity to debates on soteriology, Baptists have traditionally found widespread agreement on certain doctrines and practices within the church, including believer's baptism and the Lord's Supper. Typically, these disagreements and commonalities find their source in each party's understanding of Scripture. Baptists have a rich heritage of being "people of the Book," and L. Russ Bush and Tom J. Nettles have outlined the most comprehensive study on the historical views of Scripture among Baptists in their book Baptists and the Bible.
Bush and Nettles, both professors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at the time, published the original version of the book in 1980 amidst a battle between moderates and conservatives within the Southern Baptist Convention over the nature of the Bible, including its inspiration and authority. This book, hammered out in the crucible of Southwestern's Fleming Library, challenged the moderates' recollection of Baptist history and championed the Bible as the inerrant, infallible Word of God. Their motivation in writing the book was clear: "Baptists, no less than other denominational groups, need to reach some kind of a consensus on what they believe doctrinally if they are to face the future with an effective, bold mission thrust" (1).
Part One of the book traces Baptist heritage up through the middle of the nineteenth century. Through recounting stories of Baptists in church history and examining common Baptist confessions of faith, Bush and Nettles prove that Baptists have historically held strong theological convictions based on an unwavering commitment to the infallibility of the Word of God. The biographical summaries emphasize the theological views of early Baptist leaders in an objective format, thus disarming the reader of any presuppositions about Bush and Nettles' own agendas and treatment of history.
Beginning with John Smyth and Thomas Helwys, Bush and Nettles demonstrate that the inerrancy of Scripture was a foundational doctrine of the earliest Baptists (13, 17). Additionally, General and Particular Baptists, although differing in their understanding of soteriology, both held to a high view of Scripture. This theological framework pervaded their confessions and sparked the modern mission movement through Andrew Fuller, William Carey, and Adoniram Judson.
As Part One closes, Bush and Nettles turn to American Baptists and the division into Northern and Southern conventions over the issue of slavery. Through biographical essays on individuals such as John Leland, Francis Wayland, and John L. Dagg, it is apparent that the division of North and South had little to do with disagreements on the doctrine of Scripture.
In Part Two, Bush and Nettles shift gears and trace the divergence of views concerning the inspiration and infallibility of Scripture to the Enlightenment. German higher criticism and Darwin's The Origin of Species later challenged the reliability and authority of the Bible. Sounding the alarm, they write, "The Baptists' radical commitment to the New Testament held them together for a while. But soon some of their finest scholars were persuaded by the German higher criticism" (178). They show the trajectory of growing tensions among Baptists that eventually led to modern debates.
On the forefront of the battle for Scriptural integrity in the late nineteenth century, men like James P. Boyce and Basil Manly, Jr. countered liberal notions of partial inspiration and sought to maintain theological consistency among the seminary faculty. J. R. Graves, best known for his outspoken adherence to the Landmark Movement, also contended for a view of Scripture that holds to inerrancy as well as the plenary verbal theory of inspiration.
Bush and Nettles do a remarkable job of contrasting the theological views of John A. Broadus and Crawford H. Toy in America as well as those of Charles H. Spurgeon and John Clifford in England, letting each party's writings speak for themselves. Both Broadus and Spurgeon maintained the fundamental views of the divine inspiration and infallibility of Scripture, while Toy and Clifford relied on evolutionary theory and human reason as their authority. Bush and Nettles then compare the strong faith in the Scriptures among Southern Baptists with the growing neo-orthodox views among Northern Baptists that eventually spread from their schools to the mission field (321).
While conservatives in the North, such as Carl Henry and J.C. Massee, fought to keep a high view of Scripture, Southern Baptists faced their own controversies, including Ralph H. Elliott's The Message of Genesis, which discounted the historical accuracy of the book of Genesis. Bush and Nettles give a fair treatment to both Northern and Southern Baptists, exposing the presence of moderates, conservatives, and liberals in both regions.
Part Three brings the historical study to a close and calls for a response from the current generation on what they believe about the reliability and authority of the Bible. Thoroughly explaining the nuances of terminology and margin for disagreement, Bush and Nettles champion the use of confessions of faith to solidify agreement among like-minded believers. Calling back to the early British confessions and connecting them to the Baptist Faith and Message, they draw a proverbial line in the sand. With the debate over inerrancy of Scripture at a boiling point, one can imagine how this ultimatum echoed through Southern Baptist circles in 1980. Bush and Nettles had effectively proven the lineage of faith in the truthfulness and clarity of Scripture and outlined the repercussions of those who rejected it.
The decision to structure the book around chronological biographies was strategically used to present an objective, fair assessment of the history of Baptist views of the Bible and therefore disarm moderates; however, a more effective structure could have been used. An alternative arrangement of the material would have been to group individuals according to their view of Scripture. For example, the doctrine of inerrancy could be presented and discussed, and then the arguments of the various men who spoke to the matter could be addressed in the same chapter. This would provide a stronger sense of unity between the men's faith and practice.
Additionally, Bush and Nettles are, at times, too thorough in the biographies. While it might be interesting to know where these men were born and how they grew up, it is unnecessary for the book's argumentation. With an alternative structure and shortened biographical treatments, the reader would not have to wade through 200 pages before getting to the real meat of the argument.
The emphasis on application alone makes Baptists and the Bible worth reading. Bush and Nettles stress the effect that men's views of Scriptures have on the practical issues of their lives. For example, Carey and Judson's high views of Scripture can be seen in their obedience to the missionary call as well as their dedication to translating Bibles into other languages (111, 123). Additionally, Bush and Nettles offer application by answering common objections to the inerrancy of Scripture with valid solutions.
In conclusion, Bush and Nettles provide strong support to their arguments that Baptists have a long legacy of believing that Scripture is inspired by God, infallible in its original presentation, and sufficient for all matters of life and doctrine. Baptists and the Bible serves as a historical reminder of the past with a call to action in the present. It is an invaluable resource to all Christians, both Baptists and non-Baptists.
Keith Collier
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Visual impairment and blindness
There are 4 levels of visual function:
- normal vision
- moderate visual impairment
- severe visual impairment
- blindness
Moderate visual impairment (2) combined with severe visual impairment (3) are grouped under the term "low vision". Numbers 2, 3 and 4 taken together represent all visual impairment.
Read more about visual impairment on the website of the World Health Organisation.
Hearing impairment and deafness
The term 'hearing loss' is used to cover all kinds of deafness. Hearing loss may be mild, moderate, severe or profound. It can affect one ear or both ears, and leads to difficulty in hearing conversational speech or loud sounds.
"Hard of hearing" refers to people with hearing loss ranging from mild to severe. They usually communicate through spoken language and can benefit from hearing aids, cochlear implants and other assistive devices as well as captioning. (Captioning is the text version of speech and other sound that can be provided on television, DVDs, online videos, and at cinemas and theatres.) People with more significant hearing losses may benefit from cochlear implants.
"Deaf" people mostly have profound hearing loss, which implies very little or no hearing. They often use sign language for communication.
Read more about hearing impairment on the website of the World Health Organisation.
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Guide dogs
Guide Dogs assist blind and visually impaired people by avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps, and negotiating traffic. The harness and U-shaped handle fosters communication between the dog and the blind partner. In this partnership, the human's role is to provide directional commands, while the dog's role is to insure the team's safety even if this requires disobeying an unsafe command.
Hearing dogs
Hearing Dogs assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals by alerting them to a variety of household sounds such as a door knock or doorbell, alarm clock, oven buzzer, telephone, baby cry, name call or smoke alarm. Dogs are trained to make physical contact and lead their deaf partners to the source of the sound.
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Sign language
Sign Language is visual-gestural mode of communication that uses hand shapes, facial expressions, gestures and body language mainly used by people who are deaf. Worldwide, there are about 70 million deaf people who use sign language as their first language. Each country has one or sometimes two or more sign languages.
For example in the UK, British Sign Language (BSL) is the most widely used method of signed communication. There are some 150,000 Deaf adults and children in the UK who use BSL and for 70,000 of them BSL is their preferred means of communication. BSL is a complete language with its own structure and grammar, which are completely different from English. BSL was officially recognised by the government as a language in 2003.
Just as spoken languages, sign languages vary greatly between countries and ethnic groups. Today, International Sign is used widely at international meeting where participants do not share one common sign language.
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Veg-heads: Are they on to something?
With Lent in full swing, many people have adjusted to meatless Fridays. But what if we maintained a meatless diet for longer? Is there any benefit to a vegetarian lifestyle? According to a third-party poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, approximately six to eight million adults in the U.S. are pure vegetarians who eat no meat, fish, or poultry. Another seven million Americans have intentionally cut red meat out of their diets, but will still eat chicken or fish. Two million Americans have adopted a purely vegan diet, where they do not consume any animal-based product, including dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, and all meats. So which lifestyle is the best?
First, let's consider why someone would go vegetarian. There are many reasons why a person may make this choice: religious convictions, concern for the ethical treatment of animals, environmental impact, or improved health. Traditionally, research on the vegetarian diet has always pointed out the risk of nutritional deficiencies. The macronutrient that is most often compromised is protein, thanks to the lack of protein-rich meat in the vegetarian diet. Fortunately, there is an easy fix. Vegetarians need to increase their intake of plant proteins, such as quinoa, beans, legumes, soy products, and nuts. Proteins are made up of amino acids, and the human body requires ten amino acids to come directly from your diet. Some superfoods, such as quinoa, are considered a source of "complete protein" because they provide all ten of these necessary amino acids in one go. Other food combinations, such as rice and beans, complement each other well by providing all ten amino acids when they are eaten together.
According to a study done by the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), vegetarians were found to have a 19 percent lower risk for death from cardiac disease, such as heart attacks. Nuts, which are often a staple in a vegetarian diet, contain many antioxidants and fatty acids. Walnuts in particular contain a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential fats that our bodies need but cannot synthesize themselves. So basically we have to get all our omega-3 fatty acids from our diets. Walnuts, flax seeds, vegetable oil, leafy vegetables, and seafood are great sources. One argument against a vegetarian diet is that fish and seafood contain more omega-3's than any other food. This makes a case for the pesco-vegetarian diet: a diet that avoids meat but allows fish. This special form of diet is halfway between a true vegetarianism and a normal American diet.
Honestly, most of the research performed on meat-free diets has shown that vegetarianism is a wash when it comes to health. Generally speaking, vegetarians are more likely to be health-conscious in other aspects of their life other than their strict meat-free diet, such as exercising, not smoking, and getting enough sleep at night. Therefore it's hard to pinpoint if their healthiness comes from the lack of meat in their diet, or their lifestyle in general. We don't really know any long-term benefits or consequences of a vegetarian diet other than the preliminary research that shows vegetarians are more likely to have healthier hearts. One proposed solution that everyone agrees is probably the healthiest option is to adopt a diet that excludes red meat but allows the consumption of some meat such as seafood and poultry. At the end of the day, it's personal preference whether you want to choose to eat meat or not because there are pros and cons either way.


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February 28, 2016
Ant-like Persistence
In 2015, Cantor Colburn was #3 for design patents, #7 for utility patents, and #7 for trademarks in rankings of U.S. patent and trademark firms by the number of patents and trademarks obtained for clients each year, according to the blog Ant-Like Persistence ("2015 Toteboards Published," February 28, 2016). No other law firm ranks higher in all three categories.
"Being ranked in the top ten for design and utility patents and trademarks represents a tremendous amount of work by many people at Cantor Colburn," said Co-Managing Partner Michael A. Cantor. "It also reflects the confidence our clients have placed in us by allowing us the privilege of handling their IP assets."


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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Prospect Countdown: 35-31
Herrera was signed in 2006, as a sixteen year old international free agent. Since then he has performed famously while on the mound. Unfortunately in the past two seasons he has only been on the mound enough to make 9 starts. He still has a great arm, but his injuries are starting to blur the image of him making it to the majors.
Apparently the latest elbow injury is the result of an attempt to make his mechanics less injury conducive. However, he overcompensated which resulted in him shortening his stride which caused more damage. The good news is that reports out of instructional league were good and that his stuff is still as strong as ever.
Herrera wields a low 90s fastball that at times can reach the mid 90s. He also has a potential plus pitch in his changeup and an average slider-curve hybrid. Herrera is a diminutive righty that has already lost his fair share of time due to injury, so a move to the bullpen could be in his future.
It'd be a shame because he has such a great arm and before his injury woes the Royals raved about his poise on the mound even giving him a start in the Midwest League playoffs as an eighteen year old. But a career as a Major League reliever is a lot better than no career at all.
I am not sure if Herrera will be rule five eligible after the 2011 season or the 2012 season. But if it is 2011, I could envision a scenario where he is one of the most appealing prospects available. But before that happens Herrera needs to put together an effective season. I'd like to see him in Wilmington to start the year, but a return to the Midwest League is probably most likely.
34. Nicholas Francis OF
In 2009, Mike Moustakas spent the entire season at the unfriendly confines of Frawley Stadium in the Carolina League. While in the Carolina Circuit he hit 16 homers in 442 at bats, which comes out to 1 home run per 27.6 at bats. This sounds like an extremely unimpressive total. However in the ten seasons prior to 2010, the average home run leader for the Wilmington Blue Rocks hit 12.9 bombs in an average of 457.1 at bats. This works out to 1 dinger for every 28.2 at bats. But if you remove Cody Strait's 2008 outlier when he hit 13 homers in just 196 at bats. You then arrive at a nine year average of 486.1 at bats per season and a at bat per home run ratio of 37.7:1
I bring this up because in 2010, the Blue Rock leader in home runs was a rightfielder by the name of Nicholas Francis and his at bats per home ratio was just 20.9. He also stroked twenty-seven other extra base hits and posted a slugging percentage of .516. Impressive power numbers for a player in his first stint in Wilmington.
Of course I should probably mention that the reason that Francis only played in 84 games was because he began the season with a fifty game suspension for a drug related issue. Unfortunately I'm not sure if what type of drug it was that came back as a positive on the test. Nonetheless it isn't something you want to happen to a prospect. This is especially true when the prospect is already old for his level, like Francis.
Francis's power seems to be a bit underrated and I would not be shocked if he posted 20+ homers in Northwest Arkansas in 2011. However, it is also very possible that he gets lost in the outfield shuffle with Tim Smith, Derrick Robinson, Wil Myers, and possibly even Paulo Orlando and Derrick Robinson. I hope that the Royals push him to double A and find him consistent at bats because the power upside could be huge.
This is probably an over ranking but I wanted to make sure that I made sure that people noticed that the power potential was there.
33. Buddy Baumann LHP
Not wanting to miss out on another Shaun Marcum the Royals have made a strong commitment to controlling the backyard. As a part of this strategy the Royals selected lefty Buddy Baumann out of Missouri State in the seventh round of the 2009 draft. At the time of the selection Baumann possessed three average pitches with a good pitch no how.
His velocity has been up since he move to professional baseball and now consistently can hit the gun between 90-92, sometimes even getting as high as 94. To go with that are the average slider and changeup.
After dominating in the pen for the first half of the season, the Blue Rocks moved Baumann to the rotation in June. There he saw his numbers get even better. I'd like to see Baumann to get continued development as a starter, however he has proven that he requires a promotion to double A and with the arms that should begin the season in Springdale he will probably get moved back into the pen. I think he has the potential to be a back end starter or a 6th or 7th inning reliever.
32. Everett Teaford LHP
I watched Teaford for most of the season with the Naturals and I can attest to the fact that he was a different pitcher in the second half of the season. There was a point when he was moved to the bullpen as several of the top arms began to trickle in and it seems that he took that decision personally. Becuse for the rest of the season Teaford was lights out.
I am not sure if this was the case in the beginning of the season because I can't remember, but I can say that just about everyday at the ballpark, while the team was preparing for the game. I saw Teaford either preparing to pitch, or if it wasn't his turn I saw him sweating due to working out or running. I know that to get to this level nearly every player puts in plenty of his work, but for whatever reason the image of Teaford running on the track when the other players hadn't taken the field yet has stuck with me.
I also remember a time when Teaford, frustrated by his defense's performance yelled for his teammates to get going in the dugout. The coaches didn't say or do anything in response but what happened from there on was one of the better comebacks of the Naturals season. I wish that I could remember the specific game, but I saw so many Naturals comebacks this summer that it isn't a shock to me that I can't.
The key to Teaford's strong second half and his earning a spot on the 40 man roster was his spike in velocity that has resulted in his fastball now being clocked consistently in the low 90s as opposed to the high 80s where it had been previously. Perhaps with his improved velocity or arm speed his curveball was also able to add some bite and now could one day be a plus pitch. He also has shown a propensity for a change and cutter.
Teaford has good control and a solid arsenal, but if he struggles he could very easily be passed by the highly touted arms that are looming like a T-Rex in his rearview mirror. It has been discussed that he could earn a spot in the big league rotation in Spring, however I expect him to open the year in the Omaha rotation. If he has a strong first half he should be in position to be given the opportunity to replace Francis or Chen if they are dealt at the deadline.
31. Clint Robinson 1B
Clint Robinson continues to progress a level at a time and he continues to hit. Although the latter may be an understatement considering in 2010 he brought home the Triple Crown title for the Texas League. There has been a lot of hype about the top prospects that enabled the Naturals to win the Texas League title. However, you can't overstate Robinson's value from a development and competitive standpoint by providing protection for Moustakas and Hosmer.
There were a countless number of times that one of the aforementioned players would be intentionally walked and Robinson would make them pay with towering home runs into the night or with doubles into the gap. I also believe that Robinson has a type of leadership quality that goes unnoticed by a one or two time viewer. He was always even keeled and he always provided a veteran type calming presence to what was a young Naturals team for most of the season.
Robinson's future in the organization is hazy due to the presence of Eric Hosmer right behind him and Kila Ka'aihue and Billy Butler directly ahead of him. Partly for this reason the Royals tested him in the outfield a bit during pregame drills and even once that I can remember in game action (it was a disaster). Even though he struggled mightily I hope that the Royals don't totally abandon that idea.
At this point it seems like the best case scenario for both Robinson and the Royals is that he continues to rake and is packaged at some point for something of value and he is given the opportunity to play elsewhere. Or that he learns to play a serviceable left field and can be a valuable bat off of the bench.
In other organizations or other years bloggers would be salivating over Robinson's numbers even though he is already twenty-five. However, with the quality of the Royals system he seems to get lost in the shuffle considering how strong his numbers were in 2010. Personally after watching Clint Robinson and the way he conducted himself on and off for an entire summer, I will always have a special place in my heart for the Alabama Hamma.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Prospect Countdown: 40-36
Crawford Simmons was a Royals bonus baby of the 2009 draft. A two sport star in high school, Simmons had a scholarship in hand to attend Georgia Tech University in the Fall of 2010. Instead the Royals took a flyer on him in the 14th round and lured him away from collegiate athletics with a $450,000 signing bonus.
Simmons entered the 2010 season rated as the #26 best prospect in the Royals' system according to Baseball America. As you can see from the stats above he dominated 2011 and the fact that he ranks just fortieth in my personal countdown doesn't mean that his stock has slid one bit as a prospect.
Simmons possesses a three pitch mix of fastball, curveball, and changeup. His 12-6 curveball is at times a plus pitch and his change according to one scout his changeup was the best the Appalachian League had to offer in 2010. Though his secondary offerings are strong his prospect status will hinge on his ability to add some velocity to his fastball, which was clocked in just the high 80s entering the season.
Simmons doesn't get great arm speed, however he has a 6-2 frame that could suggest a slight increase in velocity. If he can obtain any sort of increase he has mid rotation potential. If he continues to work in the high 80s his command and plus secondary offerings should still allow him to one day pitch in the back end of a Major League rotation.
I expect Simmons to begin the year in extended Spring Training, or open as a member of a very strong Kane County Cougar rotation.
39. Lane Adams OF
Like Simmons, Adams was a two sport athlete in high school. Instead of gold though, Adams was a basketball standout at Red Oak High School in Oklahoma averaging over 30 points per game his senior season and obtaining a basketball scholarship for Cuanzo Martin and the Missouri State Bears.
Instead of heading to Missouri State and playing in the Missouri Valley Conference though, Adams was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the 2009 draft and signed away from his basketball scholarship with a $300,000 bonus.
Lane is a high upside guy that could rise fast if it comes together (think Hilton Richardson). In Idaho Falls he displayed good contact with promising pop in a 41 game stint. He also was a perfect 8 for 8 in the stolen base department.
I have read that he plays an all out style in the outfield and has a strong arm that could profile in right. He should team up with Hilton Richardson this summer in Kane County. Hopefully the good baseball environment can benefit the pair of them and they can translate those tools into results and leap up the prospect charts.
38. Justin Marks LHP
The Royals had been following Arteaga since he was just 13 years old. I expect Arteaga to follow the Cheslor Cuthbert path and begin the year in Stateside baseball, most likely in the Arizona League.
36. Orlando Caxito SS
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Billy Butler Extended
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
To the Left, To the Left
On the other side of the coin is Bruce Chen who also represents a good deal for the Royals at just another 2 million gaurunteed. However, unlike Francis his numbers seem to suggest a drop off from his 2010 results. Nonetheless I am a fan of this deal as well.
With the two signings the Royals rotation is upgraded considerably, and with six major league ready starters Sean O'Sullivan should be allowed to begin the year in Omaha. There he can attempt to learn how to strike some hitters out, an aspect of his game that he is going to need to improve on in order to find any success at the Major League level.
Also, with the two signings the 2011 Royals go from having one of the worst rotations in organizational history to having a rotation that should be stronger than the 2010 version.
But wait the 2010 version had Zack Greinke!
Well based on the results Zack Greinke had an era of 4.17. Let's look at last year's starting six compared to what the Royals should have in 2011.
As you can see compared with the team a year ago the 2011 rotation actually comes out in a pretty favorable light. I also expect that we are going to see a much stronger defensive unit this season in Kansas City particularly in the infield. As a result of this I think Luke Hochevar is going to take a huge step forward and become a very stable starter once every five days. I am sure that Hochevar is also aware of the growing army of pitching prospects in the minors behind him meaning. His deadline for proving himself is growing nearer.
There are those, myself included that have at times viewed 2011 as the waiting line to the midnight premier for when the clock strikes 12, or as I should say the calendar flips to 2012. However, in the next couple of months I am going to try and rile up as much enthusiasm as possible, because it is my opinion that sports are much more enjoyable when there is at least the hope of victory. The signings of Bruce Chen and Jeff Francis provide just a little more hope.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Prospect Countdown: 45-41
45. Jorge Bonifacio OF
The teams in the Dominican Summer League very rarely have standout offensive performers. However, in 2010 Jorge Bonifacio was just that as a seventeen year old centerfielder. With the DSL Royals Bonifacio posted a .335/.429/.476 slash line, which compared to his team's collective slash of .236/.337/.304 is extremely impressive. Did I mention that Bonifacio was just seventeen and plays a premium position?
It is also rare that a player beginning the year in the DSL gets a promotion to states side baseball. Part of this is because of legal issues concerning visas. Considering Bonifacio did this as a seventeen year old is even more impressive.
In the DSL Bonifacio displayed a strong blend, of contact ability, power potential, and plate discipline by garnering 26 walks compared to 27 strikeouts. However, after his promotion his strikeout rate went thru the roof and his numbers collapsed as a result.
Because of his strong 2010 campaign, Bonifacio is ahead of the curve progression wise. He should spend 2011 in short season ball at either Idaho Falls, or rookie league Arizona. Both of these environments are hitter friendly and could help him gain some confidence. However, if the Royals want to challenge him more they could send him to rookie league Burlington like they did with Yowill Espinal. If Bonifacio has a strong 2011 season, expect him to get his first shot at full season ball in 2012.
44. Manny Pina C
This summer I had the pleasure of watching Manuel Pina first hand for most of the summer and I can attest to the opinion that Pina is a top notch major league ready catcher... defensively. Pina has a strong arm and excellent pitch blocking ability. However, some scouts have questioned his game calling ability. Personally I don't have an opinion on this and I couldn't say one way or another whether Pina does a good job setting up hitters or not, but I do believe that this is often an overvalued trait of catchers that is nearly impossible to statistically find evidence of one way or another.
Like Tim Smith Pina was acquired a season and a half ago for righty Danny Gutierrez. Since the trade Gutierrez has experienced a dip in velocity and has lost much of his luster as a potential top pitching prospect. On the opposite end Smith and Pina returned to the Texas League in 2010 and both basically duplicated their 2009 performances.
Pina's offensive numbers left much to be desired in 2010, but he did have a knack for the timely rbi. Pina's bat isn't good but it isn't awful. With his defensive abilities he will probably have a major league career at some point as a back up catcher. Anything he can do with the bat will just be gravy.
Pina enters 2011 as the third string catcher in the Royals organization. As of right now he is ticketed to be the starter in Omaha for the freshly christened Omaha Storm Chasers. However, with Kendall already on the shelf he will have the opportunity to provide some Spring competition with Lucas May and Brayan Pena, both of which are offensive first catchers.
Given that team's usually prefer to have on offensive oriented and one defensive oriented catcher on the roster Pina could make some noise with a strong Spring. Also, by default if either May or Pena get injured in Spring Pina will begin the 2011 season on the Major League roster.
43. Yowill Espinal 2B
Espinal was a bonus baby for the Royals when Dayton Moore established the Royals on the Latin American market after he took the helm, although now his few hundred thousand dollar bonus seems like chump change compared to the bonuses by top Latin players now. In 2008, Espinal was given an opportunity to prove himself stateside. He struggled, however entering the 2009 season Espinal was considered the #29 prospect for the the Kansas City Royals. He has since disappeared from Baseball America's top 30.
Espinal's biggest problem has been his contact skills, but he has drawn walks at a decent rate. In 2010 he struckout over 1 time per game played. Not good. The potential is there for Espinal with the raw tools that he possesses. But at some point he will need to begin to harness those tools and translate them to game success.
Espinal hasn't necessarily earned it, but I would like to see him given the opportunity to prove himself in full season ball in 2011. Hopefully in a good environment at Kane County he can begin to make the most out of the skills he has.
42. Patrick Keating RHP
The Royals drafted Patrick Keating in the 20th round of the 2009 draft out of the University of Florida. Up to that point Keating had had somewhat of a disappointing collegiate career. At Florida he was a starter and had posted an era of 5.12 for his senior year. The Royals scouting department liked his stuff and with a move to the pen and a small change to his delivery Keating went to Idaho Falls and posted a 1.78 era in 30 innings. Out of nowhere the Royals had suddenly found themselves a very solid relief pitching prospect.
Keating throws a mid 90s four seamer, with a hard slider. Entering the season Keating was getting by primarily on his four seamer, but I saw a good slider at times in Springdale and I think he can one day pitch it consistently enough for it to play as another above average offering. Keating's numbers were strong in his sophomore season and he should begin 2011 as a member of the Storm Chasers bullpen.
If all goes right for Keating he could one day be a setup man. More likely he will be a solid middle relief guy. Keating could reach Kansas City at some point in 2011.
41. Hilton Richardson OF
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Carl PavaNO
Common sense tells me that the Royals would have to offer Pavano an extra year in order to sign him away from either of the aforementioned clubs. This means that the Royals would probably have to invest three years to the thirty-four year old Pavano and his career 4.34 ERA.
Pavano would provide an upgrade to the 2011 rotation. But I can't imagine the upgrade being as much as his 2011 salary would indicate. Also, he is going to require a multiyear commitment which to me is the red flag.
Right now it is an ideal situation that the Royals not only have a colossal wave of prospects about to hit Kansas City, but that they also have no guaranteed contracts for 2012. If the Royals give Pavano three years then there will be an overpaid veteran on staff thru 2013. This would be an extremely unwise move.
Sure Pavano sounds nice when you think about the potential nightmare rotation of 2011. But as soon as 2012 the Royals could be looking at a rotation that includes Mike Montgomery, Danny Duffy, John Lamb, and Chris Dwyer among others. Do you really want to go ahead a spot in 2012 to a pitcher that is already subpar? Not to mention 2013 when the prospects are even better and Pavano has regressed even more.
Sure in 2010 Pavano had a strong campaign for the division champion Minnesota Twins. He posted a 3.75 era, with an ERA+ of 111. But since his great 2004 season in Florida that was his first season as an above average pitcher. He doesn't seem to be a very wise pitcher to invest millions upon millions of dollars and mutliple years in.
I do believe that the Royals should sign a starter or two on one year deals. I would prefer one to be an innings eater being either Kevin Milwood or Jeff Francis, and the other to be on a reclamation project in the Ben Sheets of Justin Duchscherer mold. What the Royals should not do is invest multiple years in any of the remaining free agent starters. None of them are worth the investment. Not one.
Mark my words if the Royals sign Pavano, they will regret it by the time his contract expires.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Prospect Countdown: 50-46
Due to tommy john surgery in 2008, Chapman had only logged 50 innings as a member of the Florida Gators pitching staff heading into the 2010 season. However, in 2010 he established himself as the top relief arm and closer for the Gator staff. Chapman possesses a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and a slider that moves from one plane to another with great depth. He also has a changeup that serves as a timing pitch, but not necessarily a pitch he can go to on a regular basis.
Entering the 2010 draft many scouts viewed Chapman as the top closer in the class and a potential 2nd round selection. There were some that even viewed Chapman and his 6-4, 215 pound frame as a guy that could make a smooth transition to the rotation. However, this is obviously not the approach that the Royals have taken.
The Royals nabbed Chapman in the fifth round and he should join his former Gator teammate on the fast track to the major league bullpen, a bullpen that in a few years should produce some ridonkulous strikeout rates.
49. Michael Antonio SS
Entering his senior campaign, many people viewed Antonio as one of the top high school prospects in the 2010 draft. However, Antonio struggled which caused his draft stock to plummet to a point that when the Royals drafted him in the 3rd round many viewed it as an over-draft. At this point in time I have a lot of faith in the Royals scouting department and I think that in their eyes this wasn't a cost saving move and was probably viewed more as a potential steal. After all if Antonio wouldn't have struggled in his senior season he would have never been available in the 3rd round anyway.
Many scouts believe that Antonio is going to be pushed off short onto a corner position due to his increasing size. Antonio isn't a good runner, but many believe his bat will be very solid. According to one publication Antonio's bat has .300+ ability and solid average power.
Antonio could be a potential steal for the Royals or could one day be looked at as a wasted pick. If it is true that Antonio can't handle shortstop then I would like to see him shifted to a corner outfield spot as opposed to third base. I expect Antonio to return to short season ball in 2011, and begin the year in Idaho Falls
48. Murray Watts 1B
Murray Watts is a guy that I could see becoming a cult favorite among Royals bloggers. At Arkansas State his Junior season he dominated posting a 1.106 OPS, the Royals took notice and decided that he was worth a 28th round selection in the 2010 draft. The story reminds me a great deal of Clint Robinson's who played very well during his time at Troy University. Like Robinson, Watts was assigned to Idaho Falls after signing as a draft pick from the middle rounds. Once at Idaho Falls both players tore up the circuit and gained some attention.
Like Robinson, Watts should begin his first full season in the pitcher friendly Midwest League, and it will be interesting to see what he does from there. I like Watts, but not as much as some. I think Watts has legitimate power potential, probably more than Robinson. But I also think he will have contact troubles as he advanced. That is always a concern from tall players and I don't think that Watts will be an exception. (think Richie Sexson)
Watts will be old for his level, so unless the Royals want to get aggressive with him and send him to Wilmington to start the season (a move that I would endorse) he will need to produce consistently. Because like all older prospects, he can't afford to stall at any stop because time and age are not on his side.
47. Nathan Adcock RHP
Adcock is 6-5, 190. He offers the Royals a projectable frame with a fastball that sits in the 88-93 mph range. With his size it would not be shocking to see him either add some velocity as a starter, or dial up his stuff a bit in a move to the bullpen. Adcock also has a curveball that in 2009 was considered the best in the Seattle Mariner organization. However, at this point most believe that he possesses three average pitches, but no plus offerings.
The good news for Adcock is that he has a reputation as a downhill thrower and has consistently had an above average groundball rate. The bad news is that he doesn't have that plus offering and he throws from an "inverted w" which is a health concern moving forward.
The Royals claimed that they viewed Adcock as a rotation candidate upon drafting him in the Rule 5 roughly a month ago. However, since then I haven't seen his name discussed at all as a potential option. I think he will pitch mediocre in Spring and be offered back to the Pirates, who will accept the 25K option to repurchase his rights.
46. Lucas May C
May came over to Kansas City from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Scott Podsednik deal. He was having a strong season for the Dodger's triple A affiliate and had posted a .296/.352/.496 slash line in the most hitter friendly park in triple A baseball. Many expected his numbers to take a dive in Omaha (myself included), however he was a pleasant surprise and continued to hit with power. His OPS actually was 20 point higher in Omaha than Albuquerque.
May's receiving skills are a work in progress, but according to Baseball America he has the tools to be a plus defender. He has an above average arm, and has drastically improved his game calling abilities. I don't believe his upside is as high as other catchers in the system but he doesn't have a glaring weakness, unless his bat simply fails to translate to the Major League level as I suspect. I hope I am wrong though, because if he ever finds a way to duplicate those triple A, numbers then he is a top notch starting catcher.
Lucas May entered the season as the number 17 prospect in the Dodgers system, but even after a very strong 2010 season he should drop in his team ranking due to the strength of the Royals system. For some reason I am just not that high on May and I probably and ranking him much lower than he deserves. Nonetheless, at this point I would like to see him as the opening day starter at catcher.


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Signs of a Spinal Compression Fracture and How to Treat It
If you have osteoporosis, you're at risk of a spinal compression fracture if your condition goes untreated. When your bones are soft, they fracture more easily when you fall or make a sudden movement. Sometimes, a compression fracture is the first symptom of osteoporosis. It's a wake up call to undergo treatment and make lifestyle changes to make your bones stronger because, once you've had one spinal compression fracture, you're at greater risk of having another. Here is some information on these fractures and what you can do about them.
Symptoms of a Spinal Compression Fracture
The primary symptom of a compression fracture is sudden pain after an incident. It could be a major incident, such as a bad fall, or it could be something minor, such as sneezing. The pain is probably bad enough to send you to the doctor for treatment. It may get worse when you stand and feel better when you stretch out on your back. However, it's possible you could have a fracture and not experience much pain, especially if you are used to having frequent backaches. You may think you're having muscle spasms or your usual back pain.
If you don't have the compression fracture diagnosed and treated, you are at risk of further fractures. Multiple fractures could affect your posture. You could develop a hunch in your back as your spine becomes misshapen. Another effect of compression fractures is a gradual decline in your overall health due to inactivity from pain. If the pain keeps you from being active, your muscles get weak, and that makes it easier to get tired, sore, and injured when you do move around. You may also notice your height decreases as your spinal column shortens and changes its shape. There may also be limited mobility in your spine, which makes twisting motions more difficult or impossible to do.
Treatments for Compression Fractures
The main treatment in the first few days is to alleviate your pain. You may need prescription medication, but over-the-counter medicines may work just as well, depending on the severity of your pain. Your doctor may also start you on osteoporosis medication right away so your bone loss slows down. You may be instructed to stay in bed and rest for the first few days after your fracture, and you may even wear a rigid back brace. The acute pain should go away in a matter of days, but you will probably continue to have dull, chronic pain for a few months until the fracture heals. You don't want to stay in bed any longer than your doctor recommends because if your muscles get weak, you'll develop further problems. Inactivity also leads to bone loss, so your doctor may prescribe physical therapy once your acute pain goes away.
Surgery Options for a Spinal Compression Fracture
Compression fractures often heal on their own within several months, but if you have severe pain that persists or that's too intense to tolerate, your doctor may recommend surgery. One type of surgery fuses the fractured vertebrae to a nearby healthy one so it is stabilized. Another type isn't as invasive. It involves injecting a type of bone cement into the fracture that artificially heals the fracture as soon as the bone cement dries.
Surgery isn't always necessary. Your doctor considers the severity of your condition, how well you've responded to other treatments, your overall health, and how the fracture is impacting your life before deciding if surgery is the right choice. If you're a good match, the surgery can give you relief from pain and allow you to be more active. The most important treatment when it comes to fractures caused by osteoporosis is to build up your bones, which is usually done with medications that strengthen your bones. This reduces your risk of developing another fracture and helps you avoid the consequences of posture changes and limited mobility.
Talk to doctors at facilities like Southwest Florida Neurosurgical & Rehab Associates for more information about spinal compression fracture treatment.


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Barbara Sonneborn graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1976 and founded the law firm with Joseph P. Metzger in 1983. The firm quickly gained recognition as one of the preeminent medical malpractice defense firms in South Florida. During her legal career, Ms. Sonneborn has served as lead counsel in numerous complex civil jury trials involving medical malpractice, products liability and general liability. In her medical malpractice work, she has successfully defended hospitals, physicians and other healthcare professionals in a wide variety of matters including, but not limited to, wrongful death, infant death, brain damage, paralysis, surgery and nursing issues. Her vast trial experience has enabled her to obtain defense verdicts for her clients throughout the State of Florida.
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For Adults wishing to become a Catholic or
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Enrollments are now being accepted for anyone interested in attending St. Joseph's RCIA Program, which is scheduled to start in September.
Candidates will attend religious instructions on Thursday evenings from 6:00 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. Instructions will cover the chief truths, rites and creed of the Catholic Church, the life in Christ, grace and the commandments, the sacraments, Mass, prayer and devotions.
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Feb. 14, 2016 (Sunday): Rite of Sending for the Catechumens (Anthony Liguori and John Warren) and their sponsors (Rich Kelly and Amanda Pumilia): begins at the 8:30 mass at St. Joseph followed by the Rite of Election at St. Patrick's Cathedral with Cardinal Dolan at 2 p.m.; transportation to be organized by car pool OR by public transportation as taste and budget dictate—comments welcome!
Feb. 21, 2016 (Sunday): Rite of Sending for the Candidates (Lisa Liguori, Michael Provenzano, and Nicholas Sadler) and their sponsors (Rose Kelly, Wayne McDonald, and Rachel Pollan): begins at the 10 a.m. mass at St. Joseph, followed by the Call to Continuing Conversion at St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Lagrangeville, NY at 3 p.m. with Bishop Lagonegro; transportation to be organized by car pool—comments welcome!
Feb. 27, 2016 (Saturday): the First Scrutiny for the Catechumens and their sponsors: at the 5 p.m. vigil mass at St. Joseph (please plan on assembling at 4:30 in the sanctuary to run through the details of this rite—Candidates and their sponsors are invited to attend but do not participate in this rite.
March 6, 2016 (Sunday): the Second Scrutiny for the Catechumens and their sponsors: at the 10 a.m. mass at St. Joseph (please plan on assembling at 9:30 in the sanctuary to run through the details of this rite—Candidates and their sponsors are invited to attend but do not participate in this rite.
March 13, 2016 (Sunday): the Third Scrutiny for the Catechumens AND the Candidates and their sponsors: at the 11:30 a.m. mass at St. Joseph (please plan on assembling at11:00 in the sanctuary to run through the details of this rite—Candidates and their sponsors are participating in this rite.
March 20, 2016 (Palm Sunday): our Lenten Retreat for ALL involved in RCIA: Candidates, Catechumens, sponsors, and our catechists; to be held at Linwood Spiritual Retreat Center in Dutchess County from 1 to 5 p.m.; car-pooling to be organized! Please note that this date is a CHANGE from the date originally set in the full spreadsheet itemizing the events of this current season.
March 23, 2016 (Wednesday): Rehearsal for the Rites of Initiation scheduled for the following Saturday at the Easter Vigil; rehearsal from 6 to 7 p.m. in the St. Joseph sanctuary with all Candidates, Catechumens and their sponsors.
March 27, 2016 (Saturday): EASTER VIGIL IS HERE! All Candidates, Catechumens and sponsors assemble in the rectory for the final minor rites BEFORE we assemble in the sanctuary for the full Easter Vigil—Hooray! Times to be announced hereafter.


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