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April 19, 2012, Essen, Germany - Powerhouse Johnnie Jackson is having a great year so far. He won the FIBO Pro (checkout the new backstage pics), he placed second in Spain and grabbed another second place at the famous New York Pro behind rising star Cedric McMillan. So after more than 10 years on the IFBB Pro stages Johnnie is still going on very strong. This year could very well end up being the highlight of his awesome career.
April 19, 2012, Essen, Germany - The 2012 FIBO marked the final edition of the largest Fitness and Bodybuilding expo in the world in Essen Germany. Next year the show will open it`s doors in Cologne Germany. And you can bet the house that all of the top Stars of the sport will once again travel to Europe to meet fans and represent their sponsors. Hopefully many more stars will bring the same off-season quality that Evan Centopani brought this year. The other IFBB Pros should try to follow Evan´s example!

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Jeremiah Dares to Dream
In 2010, Jeremiah tested positive for HIV, then lost his wife four days after she gave birth, leaving him with eight children to care for. Feeling alone and afraid, he sought counseling from World Vision.
Several years later, he is the happy beneficiary of World Vision's livelihood project and is able to take care of his family. Now, he dares to dream about his future.
When Jeremiah Zigwa, 38, found out that he was HIV-positive, he thought his life had come to an end. Born and raised in central Uganda, a lot of things were going wrong in his life. With seven children and no steady source of income, he was wallowing in poverty, and neither he nor his wife could raise the resources they needed to take care of their family.
When he and his wife were diagnosed with HIV, they had just conceived a baby. Complications at delivery robbed Jeremiah of his wife, leaving him with a 4-day-old baby and seven older children.
"I was frightened, alone, and confused," he recalls.
Not only was he unable to afford milk for his newborn boy, but he also had no idea how he would raise his other children.
"I had never fed a baby in my life, and my wife had always taken care of the children at home. Then all of a sudden, I had to do everything."
Jeremiah says that the counseling services he received from a community-based organization commissioned by World Vision saved him from suicidal thoughts.
"They told me that as long as I had hope, I would live for many years to come. Hearing that was very encouraging. I resolved not to die from within. I chose to be hopeful," he says.
After receiving counseling and the necessary medication, Jeremiah was also nominated to become one of the first beneficiaries of a World Vision income-generating project in his village. He received 10 chickens and training on how to maximize productivity. He excelled at it, and on top of selling eggs, Jeremiah also used them to feed his infant son.
"The doctors told me that eggs were very nutritious for the baby and they really came in handy," he recalls. "I would scramble them with some milk for the baby. He loved the food."
World Vision also gave Jeremiah three pigs, which he found difficult to rear.
"They needed a lot of food and I didn't have much land. I decided to let them mate, then sold them off with their 20 piglets and bought a young bull and heifer [young cow]," he says. Cows didn't require as much investment since they could graze in the community.
"Progressing from nothing to a heifer and bull made me realize I could turn my fortunes," he says.
When the calf had grown into a mature cow, he sold it and used the money to buy a second bull and an extension of his land. His love for cattle also led him to learn basic veterinary skills from a local vet. Soon, neighbors were calling on him to help treat their cattle.
His son, Kizito, had survived his first year, and by God's grace, was HIV negative.
"When the doctors told me he was negative, I thought it was a joke! But after three different check-ups over the span of a year, it dawned on me that God had spared my son from HIV."
For Jeremiah, this was one more reason to secure his future. Using savings from his veterinary work, he bought another heifer. In July 2012, Jeremiah sold off the bull he had bought in 2011 and used the profits to buy two young bulls, which can be sold off in a short period of time with significant profit.
"Also, the bulls don't require too much space to rear. Since I had very little land at the start, I opted for the bulls."
Having expanded his land recently, Jeremiah is ready to grow his herd.
"I am going to buy one other heifer and then breed them," he says. To ensure that his proverbial eggs are not all in one basket, Jeremiah has also bought a few ducks and chickens.
"God willing, I intend to build rental houses on my new piece of land. That will make sure my children always have some money to take care of their needs."
Looking back, Jeremiah is convinced that were it not for God using his HIV counseling, as well as the income-generating project from World Vision, he would have died.
"Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while," he remarks. "For me, that hand came in the form of counseling and a source of livelihood."
Jeremiah has also taken a new perspective on living with HIV. "I used to think that being infected was basically a death sentence, but I've never felt more alive than I do today."
More than 300 people living with HIV in Kiboga district have received help to start income-generating projects. For families like Jeremiah's, World Vision's intervention is a game-changer: providing the extra push they need to survive the dark shadows of apathy, poverty, and hopelessness.
Asked what message he would give to those like him who are struggling with their HIV status, his responds without hesitation: "Hope. Without hope for a better future, not even an HIV-negative person would survive."
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Webelos Den Leader
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and cross-references for related Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins and Cub Scout Awards.
The Webelos Program cover all 20 Webelos Pins in as little as 12 months.
Wolf & Bear and Tiger Cub Den Leader resources are also available.
|Webelos Den Leader
- See the Getting Started Guide for info about applications, den meetings, training, resources and lesson plans for each meeting.
A Webelos Den Leader is an adult leader who is in charge of planning and running Webelos Scout den meetings, usually with one or more Assistant Webelos Den Leaders, the Den Chief, and Denner. They coordinate the den's involvement in pack activities, and facilitate and track the den's advancement. The Webelos Den Leader Award is available to Webelos Den Leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements.
Each Den should have the following key leaders:
- Webelos Den Leader
- Assistant Webelos Den Leader
- Denner - the top youth leader of the den.
- Den Chief - a Boy Scout who assists with den meetings and pack meetings.
The Webelos den leader's responsibilities are to:
- Give leadership to planning and carrying out a year-round program of activities for the Webelos den to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
- Complete Webelos den leader Fast Start Training, position-specific Basic Leader Training, and Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders. Attend monthly roundtables.
- Lead the den in its participation at the monthly Pack Meetings.
- Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant Webelos den leader and Webelos den chief, functioning with them as a den leadership team.
- Work in harmony with other den and pack leaders.
- Help the Cubmaster and pack committee recruit new Webelos Scouts.
- Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him in working with Webelos Scouts. Attend Den Chief Training with him. See that he receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
- Attend the monthly leaders meeting for den leaders, assistant den leaders, and den chiefs.
- With the assistant Webelos den leader, meet with the Webelos den chief, and let him help plan Webelos den meetings and activities. Give him meaningful assignments.
- Provide worthwhile tasks for the denner and assistant denner so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
- Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines and the Webelos Leader Guide as resources for program ideas and information.
- Instill Scouting spirit and moral values through personal example, ceremonies, and meaningful activities such as service projects.
- Promote the religious emblems program.
- Collect den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the pack leaders' meeting. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.
- Encourage Webelos Scouts to advance. Maintain high advancement standards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that the boys are promptly recognized for their achievements.
- With the help of the Cubmaster, pack committee, and unit commissioner, determine one or more neighborhood Boy Scout troops into which Webelos Scouts may be graduated, and establish a good working relationship with those troops. Try to graduate every Webelos Scout into a troop.
- Work with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster to plan and conduct meaningful joint activities.
- Work with the Cubmaster to see that impressive graduation ceremonies are conducted in the pack. Invite the Scoutmaster and troop leaders to take part.
- Ask qualified people, including adult family members, to serve as activity badge counselors.
- Encourage parents or guardians of Webelos Scouts to help plan and carry out overnight campouts and other outdoor activities. Work with the troop assistant Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster to arrange for the loan of troop equipment for joint Webelos den-troop activities.
- Help the den and the pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.
- Have a plan to ensure that a leader is available for all Webelos den meetings and activities. Call on the assistant Webelos den leader to fill in, as needed.
- Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
- Keep the Cubmaster and pack committee informed on the status and needs of the Webelos den.
- Support the policies of the BSA.
Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary for positive leadership to youth. They must also:
- Abide by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Scouter Code of Conduct.
- Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.
- Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA.
- Respect and obey the laws of the United States of America.
- Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions.
- Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions.
- Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required.
- Review the disclosure information related to the BSA's background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form.
- Take leader position-specific training.
- Hold only one position within the same unit. The chartered organization representative may multiple as the committee chair or a committee member.
The adult leader application process will not be complete until Youth Protection training has been completed and a criminal background check has been obtained.
The Webelos Den Leader should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and able to work with adults and may be a parent or guardian of one of the boys in the den. The Webelos Den Leader is recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
Webelos Scout Expenses
In one weekend of Popcorn sales or other Fundraising, a Cub Scout can earn enough in his Individual Account for a year of adventures!
- $23 National registration, Boys' Life magazine, and Accident Insurance.
- $20 Program Materials: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos book, rank patch, neckerchief, and slide.
- ____ Pack Expenses: Each Scout's fair share of Pack recharter, training, fees, equipment, etc.
- ____ Advancement: Awards, Belt Loops, patches, and more.
- ____ Activities: Pinewood Derby, trips, ball games, camping, and much more.
- ____ Camping: Day Camp, Resident Camp and Family Camping.
- ____ Equipment includes Uniforms, sleeping bags, tents, etc.
See also
|The Building Blocks of New Leader Training
| Youth Protection Training
Prior to submitting Application
|Capstone for Pack Trainers, Scoutmasters, and Chartered Org Reps
After completion a leader is Trained
|Before the First Meeting Taken Immediately
|First 30 Days Completed as soon as possible
|Position Trained Taken when familiar with position
- Den Meeting Plans: Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Program: Webelos I, Webelos II
- Leader Awards: Cub Scout Den Leader Award (Tiger/Wolf/Bear/Webelos), Scouter's Training Award (basically all adult leaders but Den Leaders), Scouter's Key (Cubmaster), Den Chief Service Award (Den Chief)
- Program Helps: Recruiting, & CubTrax Spreadsheets
- Activities: Day Camp, Resident Camp, Whittling Chip, Guide to Safe Scouting
- Key Leaders: Denner, Den Chief, Tiger Leader, Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster
- Training: Youth Protection, New Leader, BALOO, Webelos Outdoor, Wood Badge, Philmont, Den Chief Training
- Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
- Nameplates: Official BSA Name plates for your uniforms
See the Cub Scout Leader Resources for the Pack Organization Chart and much more.
|Webelos Den Leader portal
- Welcome, New Den Leader!
- So You're a Webelos Leader
- Fast Tracks for 4th grade Webelos Scouts and Fast Tracks for 5th grade Webelos Scouts: a BSA-produced den meeting plans
|Cub Scout Resources
|New Leader Brochures:
|Applications & Reports:
|Youth Application
|Adult Leader Application
|Advancement Report
|Online Training:
|New Leader
|Youth Protection Training
|Safe Swim Defense
|Safety Afloat
|Safety Guides:
|Guide to Safe Scouting
|Safe Swim Defense
|Safety Afloat
|Climb On Safely
|Permission Slip
|Medical Exam Forms:
|Annual Health and Medical Record
|Age-Appropriate Guidelines
|More forms…


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Art: a history of painting, sculpture, architecture, Volume 2
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A comprehensive, illustrated survey of Western art, from Stone Age to present day, placing individual masterworks of painting, sculpture, and architecture within their respective civilizations
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Making Strides of Harrisburg
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of survivorship an occasion to express hope and our shared determination to make this breast cancer's last century.
The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step with us at the American Cancer Society Making Strides of Harrisburg walk. It will take each and every one of us to rally together and finish the fight against breast cancer. Just a few hours of your time at our non-competitive, 5K (3.1 mile) event will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families.
Every Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with breast cancer research, information and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them. Sign up today and let's finish the fight against breast cancer.


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Novato, Calif.-based Hennessy Advisors wrapped up its acquisition of assets from 10 fund products of FBR Funds. The FBR funds have been reorganized into the Hennessy Funds line, bringing Hennessy's total assets under management to some $3.1 billion and the total number of shareholders to about 180,000.
"I want to personally thank the shareholders of the FBR Funds for their vote of confidence and welcome them to the Hennessy family of funds," said Hennessy Advisors chairman and CEO Neil Hennessy, in a press release.
Seven of the 10 FBR funds will continue to be managed by the portfolio managers that have overseen the portfolios in the recent past; the investment objectives remain the same for these funds.
The remaining three FBR funds will be transferred into existing Hennessy funds with a similar investment objective: The FBR Large Cap Fund is being put into the Hennessy Cornerstone Large Growth Fund; the FBR Mid Cap Fund is becoming part of the Hennessy Focus 30 Fund; and the FBR Small Cap Fund is merging with the Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund.


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[quote]We don't do feel-good stories here at the Cold, Hard Football Facts.
We serve hard facts to men who want to get drunk on the truth.
And the reality is that the biggest individual story in football is going largely unheralded, at least relative to the hype that surrounds Luck and that overwhelmed Robert Griffin III early in the season.
The biggest story in football is that a charismatic but under-sized 5-foot, 11-inch, 205-pound, third-round draft pick who makes chump change by NFL standards (about $750,000 this year) is in the midst of perhaps the greatest streak of rookie performances in NFL history.
That player is Russel Wilson, QB for the Seattle Seahawks.
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Rudy Huyn is not planning to stop making apps for Windows Phone, which include 6Sec (Vine) as now we've got word that the esteemed developer is looking at Instagram. Consumers are still struggling to get by with third party alternatives and now we're going to be having yet another solution published to the store.
Here's a quick tweet from Huyn:
Tonight: hack instagram API Saturday: create UI Sunday: upload Picture + first filters Next week : upload videos Next WE : submit app— Rudy Huyn (@RudyHuyn) July 19, 2013
We'll be closely following the development and will get some screens and hands-on for you all in due course.
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Xavier Rudd signs to ANTI-
Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd has signed a worldwide deal (except for Australia and Canada) with Anti (home to Tom Waits, Daniel Lanois, Neko Case and Michael Franti, among others) and will see his new album Food In The Belly released in the U.S. next year.
"I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead with Anti," commented Rudd on the signing. "I feel it is a good 'connection' because of their artistic approach to music. This is evident in Anti's catalogue of artists."
Rudd, whose travels as a renowned surfer has both shaped and help spread his music, is an accomplished recording artist. His new album, Food In The Belly, follows the successful chart album Solace. Rudd has developed one of the most passionate and rapidly spreading grassroots audiences of recent times.
His original live performances have helped him build an international reputation… literally with his own hands and feet. From his bare soles on a wooden resonator box to the breath humming in his yidakis (didgeridoos), his work resonates from the ground up and the inside out.
Xavier Rudd is currently on tour in the US:
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The convention complex is across the street from the south Disneyland parking lot. The main street (Harbor) which borders the park on the east side is lined with hotels, motels, and lots of restaurants of every price level (from Denny's to Morton's Steakhouse).
Besides the restaurants on Harbor, Disney built "Downtown Disney", when the California Adventure section to Disneyland was created (I'd recommend skipping California Adventure for the main park, just my personal opinion as it's not near as much fun or as nicely landscaped). Downtown Disney also has some very nice restaurants some of which are run by Patina Group which does mostly high line restaurants in LA (Catal, Naples Ristorante & Pizza, and Tortilla Jo's). For those of you who didn't get to go to New Orleans there's a Brennan's Jazz Kitchen which is run by the same Brennan's from New Orleans. House of Blues is also there. There are other stores there including a huge Disney store with lots of things for the grandkids back home. Don't miss the nightly fireworks at 9:30pm each night as they are great. You can see them from anywhere in the area.
General Restaurant Guide
Eating at Annual Conference is easy: The Anaheim Resort District, centered around Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center, is home to dozens of options, and there are plenty of exciting meals to be had for those willing and able to travel further afield. This guide contains recommendations from several local librarians, as well as a roundup of restaurants based in or near the district.
Reservations Recommended
In the mood to dine at one of the local hot-spots? Stephanie Beverage, regional manager of Orange County Public Library, and her husband John Sparks recommend some of their favorites (with a bonus recommendation, Mr. Stox, by Anaheim librarian Marissa Lighthiser). Last-minute tables can be hard to come by, so call ahead.
Catal Restaurant
1580 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, 714-774-4442. www.patinagroup.com/catal/. $$$.
Catal is probably the best restaurant in Downtown Disney, offering upscale Mediterranean cuisine with excellent service. The ambience is formal but relaxed, with a nice mix on the menu. Prices are a bit on the high side but this is a lovely dining experience. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
1590 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, 714-776-5200. www.rbjazzkitchen.com. $$$.
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen is what its name suggests—a Cajun-Creole restaurant that evokes the feel and flavor of New Orleans. Live jazz accompanies food that is spicy and lively. The Sazerac cocktail and the Bananas Foster are worth a try. Lunch and dinner daily.
Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria
1550 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, 714-776-6200. www.patinagroup.com/naples/. $$.
Another option in Downtown Disney is Naples Ristorante for pasta and pizza. The restaurant offers indoor and patio dining, with a wide variety of Italian dishes. The thin-crust pizza is popular and the restaurant's open kitchen creates a lively and fun atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily.
House of Blues
1530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, 714-778-2583. www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/anaheim/. $$$.
Both music club and restaurant, the House of Blues is one of Downtown Disney's busier locations. The restaurant features a mix of American cuisines, with everything from Cajun shrimp to pizza. Of note is the popular Sunday Gospel Brunch. Lunch and dinner daily.
Zov's Bistro
17440 E. 17th St., Tustin, 714-838-8855. www.zovs.com. $$$.
Zov's is a local institution, serving wonderful Mediterranean cuisine. The modern menu offers lots for vegetarians and omnivores alike. The on-site bakery and café offers less expensive and take-out options; Zov's cookbook is also worth a look. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily.
The Cellar
305 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, 714-525-5682. www.cellardining.com. $$$$.
The Cellar is one of Orange County's finest restaurants. Established in 1969 in the cellar of an old hotel, the Cellar has been offering wonderful French cuisine ever since. The menu is full of classic dishes such as escargot and caviar presented beautifully and served impeccably in an intimate atmosphere. Dinner Tue.-Sun.
Café Tu Tu Tango
20 City Boulevard West, Orange, 714-769-2222. www.cafetututango.com/orange/. $$$.
Café Tu Tu Tango is a fun casual dining spot in the Block at Orange, an outdoor shopping mall. The Café specializes in small, tapas-style appetizers that are meant to be shared and can easily make a meal. It's designed to look like an artist's loft in Barcelona, and you can relax and enjoy a specialty martini and tasty appetizers as you watch the shoppers go by. Lunch and dinner daily.
Mr. Stox
1105 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, 714-634-2994. www.mrstox.com. $$$$.
Mr. Stox is a classic, old-school restaurant specializing in American fine dining sourced from the abundance of fresh food available in Southern California, from Santa Barbara shrimp to herbs and produce grown on-site. The 1,200-square-foot wine cellar offers selections from around the globe. Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner daily.
Historic Orange
The City of Orange, a 20-minute drive east of the Anaheim Convention Center, has more eateries than there are days in a year. Nora Jacob, library services director of Orange Public Library, recommends these eight, each within a 10-minute walk of the beautiful new Orange Public Library and History Center downtown. Called the Old Towne Orange Historic District, the city's downtown is the second-largest historic district in the nation (only Williamsburg, Virginia, is bigger), with 1,237 historic homes and businesses listed on the National Register within one square mile. Park at the library and stroll through the wonderful neighborhood to eat and shop.
Aldo's Ristorante-Bar
190 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714-516-1690. $$.
Homemade Italian fare and a solid wine list are the draws here. Anything with eggplant is particularly delicious. Try the melanzane sorrentino, or eggplant rollatini with marinara sauce. The chicken parmigana is also tasty, and some library staff swear by the veal dishes. Lunch and dinner daily. Business attire preferred.
Café Lucca
106 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714-289-1255. www.cafelucca.com. $.
Grilled specialty panini and an outrageously delicious selection of sorbets and gelatos are the key attractions at Café Lucca. Fresh-baked bread is used in the grilled panini; try the Positano (tuna with lemon zest and fresh basil, among other ingredients) or the Palermo with pepperoni and red pepper pesto. Be sure to look at the ceiling here; it's stamped tin. Lunch and dinner daily.
Citrus City Grille
122 N. Glassell St., Orange, 714-639-9600. www.citruscitygrille.com. $$$.
Some call it American cuisine, others call it Mediterranean fusion. Whatever it's called, the food here is fresh, nicely seasoned, and presented beautifully. The seared ahi salad, stuffed chicken breast, and oven-roasted duck breast are all delicious works of art. Green, yellow, orange, and bright purple walls, modern lighting, stainless steel countertops, and a great selection of wines and cocktails keep the ambiance lively. Lunch and dinner Mon. –Sat. Business attire preferred. Reservations recommended.
Felix Continental Café
36 Plaza Square, Orange, 714-633-5842. www.felixcontinentalcafe.com. $$.
Cuban and Spanish dishes here have delighted customers since the 1970s, and if you stay late into the night, you may encounter Cuban expats with stories about Fidel and life in earlier times. Sidewalk tables outside let diners experience downtown Orange up close. Try the paella, the chicken a l'orange, or picadillo criollo, a dish of seasoned ground beef and pork cooked together in a Cuban sofrito sauce with raisins and olives. Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast Sat.–Sun.
Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
141 S. Glassell St., Orange, 714-633-3038. www.gabbimex.com. $$.
Executive chef Gabbi Patrick creates contemporary interpretations of Mexican/Oaxacan, Mayan, and Aztec dishes. That's a fancy way of saying that Gabbi's offers a slightly different, delicious take on an all-too-familiar cuisine. Try the "inside out" chile relleno, the superlative posole, the various tacos, or the daily special. There's no signage—look for the black awnings over a brick storefront just south of the Army-Navy store. Lunch and dinner daily.
PJ's Abbey
182 S. Orange St., Orange, 714-771-8556. www.pjsabbey.com. $$$.
Originally a Victorian-style Baptist Church built in 1891, "the Abbey" today provides a charming setting with the original stained glass windows and polished wood furnishings. Old family favorites (ah, the meatloaf!) join contemporary American-style cuisine (mmm, portobello and tenderloin fettucini!) on the menu here. The salads are great, especially the humbly-named spinach salad. Be sure to try Peggy Jean's mixed fruit cobbler with vanilla ice cream for dessert—it's fabulous. Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast Sat.–Sun.
264 N. Glassell, Orange, 714-633-3260. www.rutabegorz.com. $.
At "Ruta's," the salads are gigantic and their ingredients are creative–greens, nuts, fruit, cheeses and more are combined in ever-changing selections. There are a lot of vegetarian choices here, but chicken, turkey, and tuna also make it into many of the dishes. Choose from some of the unusual wraps or the plentiful homemade soups, if the salads don't call to you. Located in what used to be the home of a citrus rancher, Rutabegorz offers outside patio dining for a most pleasant lunch or dinner experience. Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat.
Watson Drug and Diner
116 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714-633-1050. $.
The iconic American diner and soda fountain. The '50s ambiance is authentic—Watson's is 107 years old—but it's the food that brings everyone back. All the soups are created from scratch; malts and shakes from the soda fountain are made with real ingredients; and burgers, sandwiches, and daily specials offer hearty portions. If you like chicken and dumplings, this is the place! No alcoholic beverages, though. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
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Orange County has numerous restaurants that cater to vegetarians and vegans. Stacy Russo, head of reference and instruction at Chapman University in Orange, suggests several of the area's best:
Au Lac
16563 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, 714-418-0658. www.aulac.com. $$.
Au Lac serves vegetarian, vegan, and raw food within a stylish environment. The waitstaff is knowledgeable about what dishes contain dairy; no dishes contain egg. It has been reported that the revered Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh eats here when he visits Orange County. Recommended: veggie spring rolls, soy beef with broccoli, and raw taco. Lunch and dinner Tue.–Sun.
Gypsy Den Grand Central Cafe
125 N. Broadway Ave., Santa Ana, 714-835-8840. www.gypsyden.com. $.
The Gypsy Den is located in the Artist Village neighborhood in downtown Santa Ana. The restaurant serves meat dishes, but is vegetarian-friendly with several sandwiches, salads, entrees, and vegetarian chili. The Gypsy Den has a second location at the L.A.B. Antimall at 2930 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa, 714-549-7012. Recommended: veggie BLT. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Native Foods
2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-751-2151. www.nativefoods.com. $.
Native Foods serves California vegan cuisine; all of the dishes are free of animal ingredients. The food is flavorful and unique, and a true feast for the senses. Mock meat dishes are made with seitan (wheat protein) and tempeh, a blend of soybeans, grain, and rice culture. Recommended: jerk burger, Baja surf tacos, "Save the Chicken" wings, and native seasoned fries. Lunch and dinner daily.
Thai Specialty
2500 E. Imperial Highway, Suite 128, Brea, 714-256-2229. www.thaispecialty.com. $.
This is one of the best Thai restaurants in Orange County. The interior is calm and elegant with outstanding service. It is not a vegetarian restaurant, but tofu can be substituted for the meat in most dishes. Recommended: spicy garlic tofu, vegetable curry, spicy fried rice with tofu, and basil and chili tofu. Lunch and dinner daily.
Veggie Grill
4213 Campus Dr., Irvine, 949-509-0003. www.veggiegrill.com. $.
Located across the street from the Irvine campus of the University of California, the Veggie Grill is a 100% vegan restaurant. The dishes are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and whole grains, and free of cholesterol. The food is always exceptional. Recommended: Island Getaway burger, Chickin' Marinara sandwich, Chill Out Wings, and Chop-Chop Chef salad. Lunch and dinner daily.
Wheel of Life
14370 Culver Dr., Suite 2G, Irvine, 949-551-8222. www.wheelofliferestaurant.com. $$.
Wheel of Life is a Thai and 100% vegan restaurant run by a fourth-generation vegan. The atmosphere is incredibly friendly from the moment you walk in the door. Wheel of Life's offerings include soups, salads, curries, noodles, rice dishes, and numerous mock meats. Recommended: spicy crispy chicken. Lunch Wed.–Mon., dinner Wed.–Mon.
Out and About
Driving is a California tradition, and these restaurants, suggested by Margaret Donnellan Todd, county librarian for the County of Los Angeles Public Library, are worth a trip.
El Cholo
840 E. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, 562-691-4618. www.elcholo.com. $$.
A very casual, family-owned restaurant in business for 80 years. El Cholo has the best and strongest margaritas in town, says Zagat, and green corn tamales "straight from heaven." Lunch and dinner daily.
Café Hildalgo
305 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, 714-447-3202. www.cafehidalgofullerton.com. $$$.
A Spanish/Mexican restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere, but polarizing cuisine: People seem to either love the food or hate it. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily.
Stubrick's Steakhouse
118 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-871-1290. $$$.
A trendy place with a varied menu and live music on the weekends. Dinner daily.
Olde Ship British Pub
709 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, 714-871-7447. www.theoldeship.com. $$.
A traditional British pub with a second location at 1120 W. 17th St. in Santa Ana, 714-550-6700. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Sun.
The Cliff Restaurant
577 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949-494-1956. $$.
Outdoor dining on a cliff overlooking the ocean. It's not about the food, it's about the view! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
The Cottage
308 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949-494-3023. www.thecottagerestaurant.com. $$.
A long time favorite. No view, but the cottage is a charming craftsman-style beach house. Breakfast is a favorite with the locals, but lunch and dinner are good as well.
No Travel, No Problem
Many of the dining options in the immediate vicinity of the Anaheim Convention Center are within the conference hotels or accessible on foot or by conference shuttle.
Cuisine Guide
Café Oasis, Hilton Anaheim
California Grill, Hyatt Regency
Chaparral Café, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites
Goofy's Kitchen, Disneyland Hotel
Hearthstone Lounge, Disney Grand Californian Resort
Hook's Pointe, Disneyland Hotel
Mimi's Café, Howard Johnson Anaheim
Molly's Kitchen, Sheraton Park Hotel
Overland Stage Southwestern Grill and BBQ, Sheraton Park Hotel
PCH Grill, Disney Paradise Pier Hotel
Pickford's Restaurant, Red Lion Maingate
Storytellers Café, Disney Grand Californian Resort
SunSpot, Anaheim Marriott Suites
Tivoli Garden Café, Clarion Hotel
California Cuisine
Café Del Sol, Anaheim Marriott
Copa de Oro, Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort
K'ya, Hotel Menage
Napa Rose, Disney Grand Californian Resort
Serengeti Restaurant, Embassy Suites Anaheim South
Tangerine Grill and Patio, Ana bella Hotel
Gandhi Palace Restaurant, Ramada Plaza Anaheim Resort
Agwio Ristorante, Doubletree Guest Suites
Panini Grill, Courtyard Marriott
Yamabuki, Disney Paradise Pier Hotel
The Sushi Bar, Hilton Anaheim
The Mexicana Café, Clarion Hotel
Steakhouse 55, Disneyland Hotel
JW's Steakhouse, Anaheim Marriott
Price estimates are per person for a dinner entrée (or equivalent at tapas restaurants) and do not include appetizers, desserts, beverages, tax, or gratuity.
$............................... Up to $10
$$................................. $10-$20
$$$............................... $20-$30
$$$$ More than $30
GLBT-Owned and GLBT-Friendly Options
Anaheim White House (Italian, Seafood)
887 Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim
Avanti Café(Vegetarian)
259 E 17th St, Costa Mesa
Bistro 400 (International)
400 W 4th St, Santa Ana
http://www.bistro400.com Café Zoolu ("Quasi-Polynesian")
860 Glenneyre, Laguna Beach
308 N Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach
Dizz' As Is (International)
2794 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
El Calor (Mexican)
2916 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim
Koffee Klatch (Coffee, sandwiches, desserts)
1440 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
Madison Square & Garden Café (Breakfast, lunch)
320 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
http://www.madisonsquare.com Plum's Café (Northwestern)
369 E 17th St, Costa Mesa
Sorrento Grille & Martini Bar (California Contemporary)
370 Glenneyre St, Laguna Beach
Sundried Tomato Café (California Contemporary)
361 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach
Zinc Café and Market (Vegetarian)
350 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach


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Still, while the song may be a lament, the overarching vibe of The Scene of the Crime is one of redemption and triumph. The album marks Bettye's second for Anti- Records, and on it, she returns to the city of Muscle Shoals, AL, where some of her earlier work had been recorded, yet remained unreleased for years, this time with backing band Drive-By Truckers. The master song interpreter with a reputation for ferocity and perseverance, backed by this band of rock 'n roll outlaws, together created a record as emotional as one of her highly regarded live performances. The critics were unanimous:
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Noting a lack of sea scout-specific youth leadership training, the National Sea Scout Committee developed the Sea Explorer Advanced Leadership (SEAL) course in 1996. With the creation of Venturing in 1998, Sea Explorers were renamed Sea Scouts, the SEAL acronym was kept (now standing for Sea Scout Advanced Leadership).
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Google is officially phasing out their support for IE6. This means we can all start working on more important things rather than debugging for old and quirky browsers.
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Google is officially phasing out their support for IE6. This means we can all start working on more important things rather than debugging for old and quirky browsers.
I think champagne is in order!
I understand the sentiment that users define what's necessary but Google is going to change user's and company's decisions because they are a very influential force. Since upgrading to a more recent IE browser is free, there is no reason not to from a user standpoint. From a business standpoint, if your whole company runs IE6, depending on external factors it may be more cost effective to start converting to a browser that is more standardized with the modern world.
It's called evolution. If you don't evolve, you don't survive.
I commend a step in the right direction for anyone, especially an influential force such as Google.
I think whether or not google supports it is irrelevant. I agree with the people that say support your users, not a browser, but most people just use whatever browser came with their computer, or is the corporate image at work. If its IE6, they use it. If its firefox, they use that. They dont necessarily want to use IE6, so i don't think its a valid argument to say you're supporting your users by supporting IE6. If you are in charge of tech at your company, its your job to upgrade the corporate image to at least IE7 if not IE8 or Firefox (or personally, chrome). We as designers don't "owe" it to the internet, or to a browser. We owe it to whatever is the best solution that will allow standards based design, flexibility, and ease of use.
I disagree with those that think that Google can't drive the migration.
Do you really think that if Google pointed IE6 users to a page that said "We no longer support IE 6 for all of these reasons {list}. Please download one of these browsers {list}." that people would switch to a different search engine rather than spending a few minutes downloading a new browser?
The same goes for YouTube. Take away people's cat videos and they'll download a new browser in a second.
I wish this were true. The reality is, as others have pointed out, customers drive this decision, not service providers like Google. For example, I'm currently doing a project for the US Navy. They are standardized and locked-down on IE6. It sucks, I wish I could change it, but I can't. Anything Google or anyone else does is not going to change that.
I can understand why Google, who develop very complex web apps like they do, would move in this direction. For the rest of us, it's not an option (and never will be). There is no such thing as "supporting a browser". Support your users rather.
OMG! Finally! This is a really cool date for all us! Let's Party and a lot of shitty work is stoped now, a lot of free time too developofe for the future browsers.
@Brad, @Sean
I feel a responsibility to the internet in general, to give my IE6 users a shove in the right direction... I praise the move, it will help expedite much needed progress.
IE6 is a side-effect of ignorance, and as the professionals, we SHOULD let the user know they are doing it wrong.
Also, I don't think its valid to compare IE6 usage to screen resolution limitations of the past. IE6 is not a hardware limitation.
Agreed with Brad. Some of the websites that are run from my office still have IE6 in the high teens in terms of percentage. I really can't justify abandoning that much of our audience, no matter how crappy the browser.
Our customers determine when IE6 is unsupported, not Google. If they choose to not support it, that's fine, I doubt their search interface will suddenly stop working.
When the web logs show IE6 at a level that can be "sold" to the clients as no longer important (it was 10% for 800x600 resolution) then we're done with it.
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Does it matter?
You'd also think yours truly would have enough sense to know that was never going to be the case. I thought we were good. I thought we were all going to accept the fact that an organizational step forward would undoubtedly be offset by an inevitable preliminary step back? But no, some folks just feel the incessant need to remind us that rough days are ahead.
Ladies and gentlemen: "Your last place Toronto Blue Jays."
And let's not forget the familiar refrain of non-fans everywhere who can't see past their own ass:
The Jays are the new Expos. Relocation!
You know, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year....but fuck off, really. You wanted direction, we have direction. You wanted change, we most certainly have seen change. For better or worse. If we can allow ourselves to take the words of the Anthopoulos-led front office at face value, then it's change for the better.
(As an aside, I'm not convinced the Orioles are going to be drastically improved. "Power hitting" Garret Atkins couldn't even hold his shit down in Coors these last few seasons. Now he's in the AL East. New closer Mike Gonzalez has really only ever held that job down for the powerhouse Pittsburgh Pirates. And if Kevin Millwood is the answer, then I certainly don't know the question. Oh, and the Jays/Expos talk? Not even worth discussing.)
So, back to the question at hand:
4th place or 5th place in 2010....does it even matter?
33 comments:
- dave said...
I'd prefer 4th so when some hockey-lover sees me in a Jays shirt and says "pffft, Jays suck, they're in last place." I can respond with "ACTUALLY SECOND LAST, THANKS!"
As usual, though, Ack you've written what I was thinking(except even my thoughts are riddled with spelling errors). We wanted an actual plan and we got it, let's go! And yes the Orioles do have a shot at jumping over the Fightin' Blue Jays but it's not a given.
- December 27, 2009 at 12:37 PM
- eyebleaf said...
4th or 5th place does matter. It's a new era in Toronto, and it shouldn't start with a last place finish. Guys like Wells really have to set the tone now. In all seriousness, third place should be the goal. Fuck the Orioles and the Rays.
- December 27, 2009 at 12:38 PM
When you change this many players in a calendar year (remember the best defense in baseball suddenly becoming the worst?) How could you even guess how its gonna come out in the end? Of course it doesn't matter. It only matters when they are acutally trying for a playoff run, which, clearly, they are not.
- December 27, 2009 at 1:06 PM
- Roy-Z said...
Rays just aren't that good...and they keep getting worse.
- December 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM
- Mark said...
I hope you're joking about the Rays. They're still one of the best teams in the AL.
- December 27, 2009 at 4:52 PM
- Ian H. said...
Despite all that has (and will) transpire with the Jays, I still don't think they will be a last place team.
I'm fine and dandy with fourth place - but like the great Ricky Bobby said ... "if ya ain't first, you're last"
- December 27, 2009 at 6:16 PM
The Orioles have some pretty sick young talent to go along with the re-treads...
I mean, an outfield of Reimold, Markakis and Adam Jones, plus Wieters behind the plate, and throw in those disgusting arms of Tillman, Matusz and Arrieta.
Also, the O's aren't strapped with a contract like Vernon Wells, and the O's have a tonne of money to burn. And the O's stadium is 50X better than the Jays.
I'd say their prognosis for '10 and beyond is much better for O's fans than the BJs followers.
- December 27, 2009 at 8:04 PM
- Tao of Stieb said...
I don't know...I always worry about the Orioles, and I always hear about how much better they are getting, and then they go get some shite "innings eater" like Millwood, and the next thing you know, they're putting up a 70 win season.
Reimold, my arse.
(BTW...nice to be back! I'm going goofy from too much family festive fun.)
- December 27, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- Steve G. said...
It's not so much that I think the O's free agent signings might propel them past the Jays, but rather, they still have some good, young prospects who might peak in the next couple of years. They have Tilman and Mastusz (spelling?) in the rotation, Adam Jones and the Greek guy in the outfield, and Wieters behind the plate. That's a good base of talent that could get better, although all of them have some warts.
That being said, the Blue Jays aren't owned by Angelos, which is always a benefit. He's like the worse version of the old Steinbrenner, on par with Drayton McLane.
- December 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
We have lost Scutaro, Barajas, and the best righthanded starter in baseball.
We've upgraded defensively at short, offensively at catcher, and added a potential rookie of the year candidate in Wallace, a pile of good young arms, Marcum will be back, Romero and Cecil will be a year older, and Snider might start being the player we think he is. if we can turn Overbay into an outfielder who can defend and lead off, all the better.
I'm optimistic. I actually think four out of every five days we're potentially a better team than we were last year ... maybe a lot better.
I don't see why it's all doom and gloom. These guys may surprise.
K. Connolly
- December 28, 2009 at 12:27 AM
- Ty said...
^^Agreed. And as much as losing Halladay is obviously a huge blow to this pitching staff, the team's win total isn't going to suffer a whole lot as a result, if at all.
The 2009 Blue Jays were only able to score enough runs to win 17 games when Halladay started last year. The numbers 2-5 starters in 2010 look to be significantly better than the guys they were running out there in '09, which should add a few wins from that group, and the 2010 Jays already look offensively better than last year's group. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the same number of wins as last year, if not more... but I guess anyone banal enough to actually care about that kind of thing wouldn't know any better anyways.
- December 28, 2009 at 11:32 AM
- Mylegacy said...
This will not be a year to watch the "team" - this will be a year to watch - and take pleasure in the play and growth of - "individuals."
Personally I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing Snider grow. Seeing which of Romero, Cecil and Rzepski grow or die. Seeing Ruiz hit 30+ homers? Enjoying Wallace and Drabek when they come up after June sometime. Enjoying watching all the prospects in the minors and - naturally - watching the draft and the SIGNING and then growth of our 9 picks by the end of the 3rd round.
Should be a great year to be a fan - unless the freakin' Spankees do well. I hate them fu*kers!
- December 29, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Take a look at the most recent Fangraphs article, called, Pitching Outside the Box, Literally. In the second graph, who's at the top? R-fucking-Zep.
- December 29, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Somebody explain that article, please. I'm assuming Rzep being on top is good, right? Damn mathemeticians!
- December 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM
I think the list can be summarized as "which pitchers are best at getting swinging strikes outside the strike zone despite allowing somewhat frequent contact within it. Truly, this would be a list of pitchers who use their talents most efficiently, getting swings and misses outside of the zone, where they are more valuable."
I don't think it's the greatest thing ever - it still means that he has a high contact rate on pitches in the strike zone, but still.
- December 30, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- Gil Fisher said...
What it means for Zep is that he has a filthy slider with great depth. It looks like it's going to be a strike until it's too late for the hitter to hold up.
But I think Zep also showed good command of his fastball, unlike Cecil and Romero. If he can spot an 89mph fastball on a corner consistently, that slider will play for years.
- December 30, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Fair point, Gil. Is it too much to hope that, as batters learn to beware his slider, they'll actually start laying off of pitches in the zone too (which would decrease his in-zone contact rate)? Especially if, as you say, he can place his fastball reasonably well.
- December 30, 2009 at 1:38 PM
I'd be much more optimstic if I were an Orioles fan than a Blue Jays fan.
2010 TBJ = Last place in A.L. East
- December 30, 2009 at 2:41 PM
- Darren Priest said...
I think we're all ready to accept that, Matt, but thanks for your input.
- December 30, 2009 at 7:32 PM
You are ready to accept fifth place behind Baltimore, Darren? Your defeatism is pathetic. In my world you would be involved in a tragic helicopter accident just for speaking as such an absconder.
Look, I have been a little too busy to comment on the posts of this Tao lately, but I feel I must respond to all of this ridiculous negativity.
I have built a team that will win 85+ games in 2010, and stands a great chance of shocking the world with over 90. Sure, Doc is gone, Rolen is a distant memory, and Scutaro walked. But rest assured, I expropriated an agglomeration of assets from the teams that relieved me of their contracts, mainly due to my sexy, underhanded business practices.
Rolen will be a constant injury risk for the Reds, and I defrauded them of their most inimitable pitching prospect and two other, very useful players. Encarnacion will hit 30+ HR and Roenicke will post an ERA under 3.00 and a WHIP around 1.30.
Boston will regret handing me their second round pick, especially when Scutaro's true physical condition shows itself. I have seen the relevant medical reports on his heel, and that little louse Theo Epstien has not. I signed Alex Gonzalez for less than half of what that boor paid for Scutaro, and he will outperform him in every category in 2010-2011.
The Halladay trade was a ruse from the beginning. After it was clear that Roy would not re-sign here, due to his personal braggadocio and obvious need for attention from the US sports media, I set a trap for that addlepate Ruben Amaro Jr. It was sprung according to MY plan and on MY terms. I appropriated a future ace, a silver slugger and a future all-star catcher for basically one year of Halladay. Doc was a great pitcher, but he is too expensive, uncontrollable, and his decline is imminent indeed.
I am extremely smart, and uncompromisingly handsome. The true operational art of disingenuous, duplicitous, fallacious business dealing is lost on most of these baseball people, who have never been involved in a hostile takeover in Hong Kong or run an (illegal) mobile communications network monopoly, as I have.
If you want to deprecate, and expostulate about the immediate future of the team you love, you are barking up the wrong tree. This team will be a major force to be reckon with in 2010, nevermind in 2011 and beyond when we have only ~$40MM committed to payroll, and I commit upwards of $120MM on a yearly basis.
The moral of this little talk is this: You are just going to have to show some blind faith in my handsomeness, and smart, sexy business strategies.
Handsome Tony Viner
- December 30, 2009 at 10:09 PM
- Andy Mc said...
hahaha, Tony Viner.
- December 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM
- Darren Priest said...
I love you, Tony. I live in the east, so you wouldn't be the first great Canadian to accuse me of being defeatist.
- December 30, 2009 at 10:41 PM
- plain_g said...
K-Law says the jays should look for reclamation projects this year. any suggestions? how about andy marte, who was one of the best prospects in baseball a couple years ago and is still just 25. or how about delmon young, he seems to have fallen out of favour with the twinkies - i bet he could be had for a young controllable pitcher... or at least he could have been before they moved carlos gomez for jj hardy...
- December 31, 2009 at 9:56 AM
- Gil Fisher said...
Speaking of addlepates, the AL East hasn't seen an infusion of pitching talent like Tilman and Matusz since Joba and Hughes debuted for the Yanks a few years back. How's that going anyway?
- December 31, 2009 at 10:51 AM
- The Ack said...
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- December 31, 2009 at 11:14 AM
I must say the quality of this comments section is top notch. I can't imagine we will open spring training without a reclamation project or two - do you? Any other names about?
- December 31, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Does Church count as a reclamation project? I like the Marte suggestion, too.
- December 31, 2009 at 4:56 PM
- Rasputin said...
Perhaps a little off topic and we'll see what happens, but I don't know how Randy Ruiz couldn't factor into plans for next year. Until Wallace is ready and unless they make a move on Overbay to get a similar piece in return, there's room for him to float between DH and first.
Seeing Cito sit him every other day in September was frustrating as shit. He was running a 1.019 OPS over 33 games and we was PCL MVP for chrisakes.
Sure the dude's a juicer, but he's OUR juicer!
- January 1, 2010 at 2:18 AM
- Gil Fisher said...
I think Church counts. All he needs is to go to a team that knows how to rehabilitate a seriously concussed hitter. Hill's and Church's concussions must have happened within weeks of each other, but obviously the Mets rushed him back and the Nats paid for it.
I think Ankiel is a reclamation project as well, albeit more expensive. I'd give Gabe Gross a minor league deal, too.
- January 1, 2010 at 11:18 AM
- Steve G. said...
Church is a good guy to go after on a minor league or minimum contract. If he wants more than that, then I'm not sure he's worth it.
Is Marte a free agent? If so, then you might as well kick the tires on him. Otherwise, fine to acquire him, as long as you're not trading anything of substance to get him.
I'm not sure what the Blue Jays would do with Young. Between LF, RF, 1B and DH, they have Wallace, Lind, Snider and Overbay. I don't think Young is an obvious upgrade on any of them, and I'm sure there is someone I'm leaving out of that mix too, besides the corpse of Vernon Wells. Young would also probably cost a B-prospect or a guy who might be a 25th man or have some value, since he was once the first overall pick.
With Ankiel, I see him as similar to Young. He has a better track record, shockingly, but he's older and will probably be more expensive, and moving to a tougher league and a much tougher decision. That's a lot of question marks. Fine if you can get him on a one-year deal, iffy if you need to give him two to four years of guaranteed money.
Gross is a minimum contract / minor league deal guy to me, but with less upside than Church at this point. He doesn't have that fresh, "established veteran" smell that would allow you to flip him at the deadline for something of actual value.
- January 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM
_Jim Acker - Tuesday, March 30 2004 @ 10:17 AM EST (#74725) #
I'm certainly underwhelmed.
It's not like Jayson Werth is a stellar prospect anymore either. I mean he'd be a great player, but for the fact that he can't hit a lick.
Werth is great, seriously...for me to......
- January 1, 2010 at 2:12 PM
- Gil Fisher said...
Am I to understand that Aroldis Chapman spent New Year's Eve with the Blue Jays?
- January 1, 2010 at 3:53 PM
What IS up with Ruiz? In what capacity are we going to see him this year? I realize we only saw a little bit of him last year, but geez it was good! Where does he fit into the 2010 Toronto Blue Jays?
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