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baseballmod: Welcome to today's Fantasy 411 chat. Please keep submitting your questions for Corey and Casey...
Cory: Hi all, just finished up with another fun-filled 411 with Casey, send in your questions and I'll get going in a few minutes...
pfelon: I've stashed Homer Bailey on the bench in my keeper league because he is destroying hitters in the minors thus far- smart move or is his callup still months away? (-Dan in LA)
Cory: With every great start he makes (1 walk allowed in each of his first four), and every bad start by the Reds' 5th starter in front of him, the closer he gets...
Cory: I'd give Belisle two more starts, and if he doesn't do much and Bailey is still doing well by then, I think Homer will get the call...
Cory: I think Bailey's performance last season was really hampered by the strained groin, and if fully healthy this year, we should see a different guy this time around.
Cory: By the way, this is Cory, I'm going solo today... no Mike or Casey
Boblheader: Uggla or Kent, Who will play better in the coming weeks and over the season
Cory: Even though he's off to a slow start, I would stuck with Uggla... even when healthy, Kent is no longer a big power threat, more like a 285/22/80 type of guy at this point. Uggla won't hit for average but could do 255/28/85, and I'd rather have the big HR totals, plus the extra runs batting 2nd
slapweasel: I just traded G. Sherrill and N. Swisher for A. Dunn and C. Delgado. With Swisher batting leadoff, I think I improved my RBI & HR totals sufficiently. I now have to hunt and peck for a third closer. Did I do the right thing?
Cory: Slappy, I'd be more worried about Delgado than giving up Sherrill... I don't want to overract to a bad two-week stretch, but given his age and health problems and decline last year, Delgado is a serious concern. He looks awful right now, and his upside is already very limited, probably 265/27/90 in the best case scenario. The downside is ugly.
deanobee: Ben Francisco was recalled by Cleveland today. Do you think he will make any Fantasy impact?
Cory: The Tribe offense has been slow to heat up, so Francisco could get an extended look for the next few weeks. He has some pop and some speed, but probably not enough of either to be an impact player outside of deeper or AL-only leagues.
janingla: guys, i am in a 12 team mixed 8x8 with holds in it. Can you suggest a sleeper or waiver wire players that i could pick up to get me holds?
Cory: Look for lesser known relievers on good teams. Remember that there can be multiple holds in each game, so even a guy who comes in the game in the 6th can get one. See if Jensen Lewis is available, he's thrown well for the Indians and could move up in their pecking order with Borowski ouit.
Cory: Borowski is "out", too.
deanobee: 12 team 5x5 mixed. Short on Closers. Offering Ben Sheets straight up for JJPutz (who's due back tonight). Fair offer or should I add another player like Heath Bell, making it a 2-1?
Cory: I think it's a fair opening offer given the uncertainty around Putz's health, but with Sheets to miss a start, it puts his health concerns back in the spotlight. The other guy should at least counter, though, but I'd be surprised if this deal was accepted as-is.
u2clone: I know we say 'hitters hit', I would be ok with that if my entire offense wasn't slumping: Fielder, Braun, Beltran, Adrian Gonzalez, Glaus, Patterson, Kelly Johnson, and the list goes on. Ina 12 team NL only 5x5 keeper, do I need to start getting worried
Cory: I'm not terribly worried about Fielder, Braun or Gonzalez. Beltran's knee problems concern me somewhat, but more in terms of SB's than his actual hitting. Glaus is on the downside and has injury risk, and Patterson is very streaky as you have already seen. Kelly Johnson should produce if healthy, but may need more rest than we'd like 'cuz of his sore knees. Overall this is a bunch with a lot of upside but not without risk.
clev_yahoo: 8 team AL only 6x6 extra cat AB, IP... i have 2 guys coming off the DL soon (Granderson and Kazmir), which of these players are least likely to give me value later in the season (ie which should I cut)... Jerry Owens, Marcus Thames, Saltalamacchia, Josh
Cory: Saltalamacchia is clearly the guy you want here. He's a catcher off to a good start in AAA, and Laird has not been doing much in front of him, so he should be back up before too long. Owens is a fine pinch-runner, and Thames is a platoon player.
pfelon: Is this just a slow start by Tulo or do you think he is set for a legit "sophomore" slump?
Cory: I think Tulo was overrated on draft day due to his mediocre K-BB rate and lack of steals. In that lineup and ballpark I think he should bounce back to, say, 280/25/80, but I would not count on more than that and I think many folks are.
deanobee: Re: Frank Thomas. The last 24 hours on Canada's version of "Sportscenter", several players and including Manager John Gibbons have been interviewed about rumors that Barry Bonds is being pursued by the club. What do you think?
Cory: Bonds would be a great fit for the Blue Jays because in addition to DH'ing he'd be a far better option in LF than Shannon Stewart. I drafted him for $1 in NL Tout hoping he might end up in the NL somewhere, but there are very few AL teams that couldn't use his bat as a LF/DH option five days a week.
tsunami65: Any idea when Clayton Kershaw or Max Scherzer might arrive and how will they do?
Cory: Check out Scherzer's stats in three starts so far in AAA: 17.0 IP, 7 hits, 0 runs (that's right), 3 walks and 29 K's. At this rate he'll be up at some time in May, if not sooner, but probably as a reliever to start.
Cory: Kershaw is also off to a fine start -- 23-8 K-BB rate in 19.2 IP -- but the Dodgers will probably be more patient with him since he's only 20 years old (wow!). Look for him in the 2nd half.
swift19: Should I continue to expect Dustin Pedroia to exceed expectations? 50RBIS and 7SBs in 2007 11RBIS and 2 SBs in 2008 so far
Cory: Depends what your expectations are. He got off to a brutal start last year and finished with fine numbers. I think he'll end up around 300/7/65/10, very solid for a late-round 2B/MI.
clev_yahoo: my post cut off - Josh Fields, Alane Embree (i have Street), Accardo (i have Ryan) was the rest of this list
Cory: Accardo should be held indefinitely since Ryan won't pitch back-to-back. Embree has some value but I'd expect Casilla to close if/when Street gets traded or hurt. Fields has power but does little else, and they need to deal Crede first.
Cory: Overall, rank them Accardo, Salty, Fields, Embree, Owens, Thames
PrincePapi: trade question...5x5 mixed vanilla...Im falling a little short in HR but have excess speed. I am hurting at SS and have OF Bourne sitting on my bench besides Mon/Thur. How would you rate acquiring Peralta for Bourne
Cory: Sounds like a good fit given your needs and strengths, but with Bourn leading the Majors in steals, and Peralta off to a slow start, I wonder if you couldn't get even more?
swift19: Matt Holiday is 4 for 4 on the base path so far this year? He only had 11 last year, is he going to get me more than 20 this year?
Cory: I doubt 20, but he should be a Carlos Lee type who is always good for 12-15 or so because he's a smart baserunner.
scottymack: Can I get your thoughts on this trade I just completed in my AL-only, 5x5 keeper league: Traded Daric Barton & Travis Buck for Big Erv & Jay Payton. Big Erv bacomes my #4 starter behind Beckett, Vazquez & McGowan.
Cory: I like this in a keeper league; Barton is going to be a fine hitter but I'm unimpressed by Buck. The way Erv has pitched so far he may well have arrived so at worst this looks like a break-even deal. Nice rotation!
bradyboy12: Do you think that C.C. Sabathia will rebound from his slow start?
Cory: I think he will. The stuff has been there (95 MPH on the fastball), but the command has not and you have to wonder if his contract situation is weighing on his head. But given his track record in the past 3-4 seasons, I think he's a very good buy low candidate
zuzubar: Hey guys, just wanted to get your thoughts on this trade that was proposed to me. I receive Zimmerman, King Felix, R. Betancourt, and Hamels in exchange for Braun, Berkman, and Cueto. I was trying to get rid of an OF originally in the deal as I have a sur
Cory: Depends on how badly you need SP, because giving up both Braun and Berkman is a major hit to your offense. I don't mind shopping Cueto to sell high, but giving up this much offense defeats the purpose.
knebworth: does adam laroche rebound to last years numbers?
Cory: I'd rather not see guys starting this slowly every year, but given how LaRoche ended up last year you'd expect him to reach those numbers again. It doesn't appear '06 is a reasonable expectation, though.
vixrammers: what do you think of this trade?? webb, beltre & cj wilson for AROD & oliver perez??
Cory: Webb is quickly closing on Santana and Peavy in the elite SP's, Beltre is a solid bat and Wilson is off to a good start as the Rangers closer. But A-Rod is the best fantasy player in the game so I'd seek a minor upgrade over Beltre or Wilson... think Ryan Zimmerman or Joakim Soria instead, something like that.
brisco63: I have great hitting and need a SP. Should I deal Utley and a mid range starter for Peavy and Cano or for Johann and Aaron Hill?
Cory: I'd rather have Peavy/Cano than Johan/Hill, because I think the gap between Cano and Hill will be greater than between Johan and Peavy. But it better be an expendable starter, because there's no reason to think Utley can't have an MVP caliber season this year
deanobee: 20 team 5x5 mixed. With the return of the Big Unit and the upcoming returns of Kazmir and Harden (hopefully!), I traded DiceK for Bobby Abreu. I needed some help at OF. (Deano in Newfoundland)
Cory: Dice-K's command is still a concern, and Abreu is still a solid all-around player, so on that respect this is a fair trade. But if you're relying on Unit, Kazmir and Harden to lead your rotation, you're taking on a major risk. Too much risk for me.
clev_yahoo: Not a question - but thanks for the 411 at 2pm this year - much easier for me to get home from work to catch the show live instead of podcast - Carl in France
Cory: We're huge in Belgium, too! -)
chi100yrs: Trade question - 12 team, vanilla keeper - I just landed Ellsbury and Cain for the price of Swisher, Rauch, and Wandy. Baseball Prospectus' PFM tells me that this is a win, but I'd like your opinion on the deal.
Cory: We answered this on today's show, but for those who didn't listen to the podcast (yet)... if Rauch is a setup guy, you did find here. If Rauch ends closing all year, this one could end up hurting, especially if Wandy comes back and pitches well, which I think he will. Easy to see a scenario where you win this deal but just as easy to see one where you lose it.
clev_yahoo: i have invested heavily in Detroit this year (Palonco, Ordonez, Sheff, Granderson - and Thames as a backup), did I make a mistake or will they come around?
Cory: Siano takes a lot of grief for always picking a lot of Yankees, but they're good. These are all good hitters too, so you can't ever have "too many"... but there are age and health concerns with all of them, so the real question is whether or not you paid fair value to get them.
janingla: in a 15 team mixed 5x5 i have guzman at SS and i need to up grade. The players that are available are barmes, harris, loretta, uribe. Who would you suggest would be better.
Cory: Guzman is actually off to an excellent start, it's certainly not his fault that the Nationals haven't been able to score. I don't think he'll hit .321 all year but he did hit .328 in 174 AB's last year, too, so maybe he's better than we gave him credit for? That said, Clint Barmes has all but won the 2B job from Nix in Colorado, and is a better hitter than Guzman, so I would pick him up and play both until Guzman turns into a pumpkin.
Cory: Keep sending in questions folks, I'm making way down the list! No question goes unanswered as long as I get it by 4:25 today!
Boblheader: I'm in a deep 20-team points league. Who will give me the most value and playing time at 1B? Overbay, Sean Casey, Garciaparra or Hatteburg?
Cory: Overbay will give you the most playing time, but he's not hitting much and didn't last year either. On PT alone he looks to be the pick but that's a pretty poor list... 20-team leagues are tough!
poohbear53: the way carpenter has been coming along think he'll be back before all star and what kind of impact if any the rest of the year?
Cory: I still don't think the Cards will rush him, but if he came back in the 2nd half I think everyone would be very happy. Don't expect an impact player, but as the saying goes, 80% of Carpenter is better than 100% of most SP's.
Boblheader: Is Peavy for Connor Jackson and Joe Saunders a good trade?
Cory: I wouldn't give up Peavy for those guys, despite their hot starts. Saunders is not a big strikeout pitcher so he will cool off, and while I like Jackson to put up good numbers, this is clearly over his head. Even if he goes 300/25/100, I'd probably rather have Peavy anyway.
clev_yahoo: Mags=22, Granderson=16, Sheff=13, Polanco=8, Thames=FA... used mlb as site for values on draft day and only took 'deals'
Cory: All fair prices. No complaints here.
slapweasel: Since my offense is stacked and Delgado is a minor 'risk', should I drop him for E. Encarnacion immediately? (Milledge and Lugo are also available)
Cory: I would've taken Encarnacion first out of any of those guys on draft day, and given how they have all started, he's clearly the best choice. Act now, don't delay!
scottymack: Who do you like to turn ST play time into LT meaningful play time? Ryan Raburn, Jason Botts, Matt Tolbert, Nathan Haynes, Alberto Callaspo
Cory: I'm not a big fan of any of these guys, but they should all get a chance to win a job to some extent this year. I'd probably look towards Botts because of his power upside, but none of these guys are superior prospects.
u2clone: Is Scott Olsen's start to the season for real? He 'appears' to have matured on the mound, I haven't seen him lose his focus yet even when things aren't going his way. The K's are down, but I wonder if that is part of his learning curve. He's hard to t
Cory: The most important sign is only 8 walks allowed in 27.2 IP, a drop of about 50% in his career walk rate. The drop in K's is a concern, but at least this shows he is throwing more strikes, and quality strikes. He's faced PIT and WSH twice, too, so other than one start against ATL it hasn't been tough competition, but if he gets on a roll the talent is there. He's worth holding onto for now.
pfelon: I really think JJ Hardy overachieved last year- what is a reasonable expectation for him stat-wise this year?
Cory: I always like Hardy but agree he overachieved last year. I always though he'd be a .270/20/70 type of guy so I'll stick with that for this year.
knebworth: I have Chipper Jones in 2 vanilla leagues. Is it time to sell high? I see another injury coming soon.
Cory: Chipper is an elite hitter so if you're going to trade him, get full value. But you should've drafted a backup plan when you got him, because you know he will get hurt at some point, and having a good backup option would prevent you from having to deal him for less than fair value.
deanobee: 20 team league. My only offense is coming from Manny, ARod, Abreu and Mauer. Should I try to trade Manny or ARod in an attempt to upgrade at other spots? I have Guzman at SS, Kent at 2B, Iwamura at IF, LaRoche at 1B. I can get two solid players for 1.
Cory: Any player is worth trading at the right price, but as above, you need to get a windfall to deal A-Rod. I'd be more inclined to shop Manny, who should bring a fine return thanks to his hot start.
u2clone: Any thoughts as to who is going to snag the LF spot in Washington, Pena's been terrible, Dukes isn't coming till May if his probation officer is kind...is Felipe Lopez gonna hold it? What are the odds that they call up Justin Maxwell for a tryout?
Cory: Pena is the best hitter of that bunch but that ain't saying much. Maxwell is an excellent power/speed prospect but has huge holes in his swing so even though he will get a chance, I wouldn't count on him keeping the job. He's got the best upside, but theyr'e all very risk.
Cory: "...they're all very risky" is what I meant to say. I blame the keyboard for those typos. -)
chrisgold: I've got Johnny Peralta at SS. His start is a little slow. Is it worth replacing him with Lugo, Betancourt or Theriot? Or should I try to trade up?
Cory: Lugo's speed gives him a lot of value and his bat seems to be coming around. But I wouldn't dump Peralta outright, I think he's a .275/25/80 guy when all is said and done. The Tribe offense overall hasn't been doing much so you could see them all get hot together soon, a la the Rockies.
clev_yahoo: with Westbrook going on the DL will Cleveland call up Miller and is he worth a shot with the #1 waiver pick?
Cory: Miller is a big-time prospect but I don't think he has even pitched yet this year. Expect Laffey or Sowers to get the call, but neither is worth picking up in a mixed league.
scottymack: I should've discounted those fringe guys with "AL-only" league since I know in a mixed league none would likely have any value this year.
Cory: Glad you said so, but still not much to get excited about there. -)
tsunami65: Mike napoli is my C. Do you like any of these better? Y Molina, Bako, Schneider, Chris Snyder?
Cory: Nope, I would've taken Napoli first on draft day and nothing since has changed my mind. He's got legit pop and draws a lot of walks so his runs total should be useful too.
jcook3127: Are you guys at all worried about Big Papi? He's started to come out of his funk lately stats-wise, but one double was because Milton Bradley couldn't see. Is he doing anything different? I'm worried he might have a Hafner-like Collapse this season.
Cory: Moderately concerned, since the K rate is up and the walk rate is down, and his knees might not be 100% right now. But he hit 332/35/117 last year, so I'd expect him to get rolling soon enough. Even Hafner's collapse last year still resulted in 100 RBI's, so let's not write off Ortiz just yet.
poohbear53: just heard about dl for westbrook in yahoo it's being called "a left intercostal strain" WHAT IS THAT? is it bad?
Cory: That's in the rib cage. Our friend Will Carroll at Baseball Prospectus will have the details on this one, but my guess would be 3-4 weeks.
brisco63: Who should I drop when Granderson comes back? Kubel, Jose Guillen Either or Quentin. I'm leaning toward dropping Quentin.
Cory: Kubel, Ethier and Quentin have been hitting reasonably well, but Guillen has not. Kubel has the last job security of the bunch, but enough to be worthwhile. It's a fine line between 280/20/75 and 285/25/90, and Guillen may be on the wrong side of it right now. He's the one I'd let go.
u2clone: I have John Smoltz in my NL only league, being in ATL, I get all the info on the shoulder. He's been money so far. I'm trying to believe what he says that's getting better, is he a sell high candidate?
Cory: Any player for the right price. If you can get a big-time bat, why not? But when healthy he's been effective, and even last year at less than 100% he threw over 205 IP. Make sure you get a solid return, this guy is still among the top shelf.
knebworth: Is this the real Tom Gorzelanny? I still see upside with this guy.
Cory: I'm not a big fan. He doesn't strike out a lot of guys, the team behind him is mediocre, and he was worked very heavily at the end of last season for no good reason. In an NL-only league hope for the best, but in a vanilla mixed league, I don't see any real reason to hold him when guys like Olsen, Eveland and others are pitching better right now and may well continue to do so all year long.
janingla: cory, is there going to be a topic posted on the forum to put our fave 5s for tomorrow or just put them in under the fanasty fued?
Cory: Yes, I will do that right after the chat. Post your fave five TV shows and we'll reveal ours tomorrow on the show!
pfelon: When do you think the Mariners will call up Clement? Will he get regular at bats when they do? He's raking at AAA.
Cory: He sure is. And with Vidro and Wilkerson y'know, NOT raking, you'd have to expect Clement and Wladimir Balentien get the call before too long. The only problem is that the M's are usually very slow to call up their youngsters, so it might take a little longer than it would with some other organizations.
u2clone: Of the NL sophmores, whose slump concerns you the most?
Cory: Who are you worried about?
slapweasel: How do you see the Dodger/Orioles outfields shaping up? Ethier and L. Scott have looked like good Mon-Thu guys so far...
Cory: The real battle should be between Pierre and Jones, because Ethier and Kemp have both outplayed them both. I don't see Scott as a Mon/Thu guy though, I have him in there every day in the 411 league and only bench him vs. lefties. As long as he's hovering around .400 I can wait for the power, and I think it will come. This guy has a career .891 OPS, he's a legit hitter.
poohbear53: sounds like putz is getting ready to be activated,didn't he get hurt last year and recovered to do all right,don't recall what the injury was.
Cory: He had some elbow soreness during the spring but ended up with a 1.38 ERA and 82 K's in 71.2 IP, so it couldn't have hurt that much! He's throwing simulated games right now and might have a brief rehab stint, but he's very close to returning.
astian: 10 team mixed, Phil Hughes just hit waivers. Rich Hill, Burnett and Liriano are my 4-6. Is it worth dropping any of them?
Cory: In a 10-team league I don't think you need to jump on him. They're all comparable in value so go with the ones pitching the best. That sure ain't Hughes, at least not now.
dudsstuds: Hey guys, great show love the tribute to marz. Here's my question.......
Cory: Thanks. Hard to say we "enjoyed" a show like that, but I think it helped us feel a little better and it was great to run some of the best clips of a very funny and entertaining guy.
dudsstuds: Kevin in SoCal.....Trade proposal. I was offered Dan Haren, Corey Hart, Mark Reynolds and Brian Roberts and I would give up Corpas, Adrian Gonzalez, Vlad and Evan Longoria
Cory: Tough call because of the different value propositions in each group... Hart and Roberts offer a lot more SB's, while Corpas offers saves, and the Vlad group should also give a much better AVG. This looks reasonably fair in terms of value so then it's a question of needs.
canogurl24: Should i keep C.C Sabathia, or rtry to trade him away? Will he turn into the CY Young award winner from last year that I need
Cory: We answered this a little earlier... you won't get full value by shopping him now, so sit tight. His stuff is still intact so I think he will bounce back before too long.
brisco63: Is Bedard a buy low or does this injury really worry you? Who might you offer for him?
Cory: If I could buy low, I definitely would because his upside is considerable. But his hip condition is believed to be degenerative, so it's not going to get better without surgery... maintenance is the best hope right now.
Boblheader: I'm in a Survivor League first mid-season draft tonight. Should I take T. Hunter, Sheffield, Swisher, Cano or Tim Hudson?
Cory: If you start counting stats from today, not retroactively, I take Hunter first. In fact, I take him first regardless.
Cory: In his early career Ankiel has actually hit lefties much better than righties, so I don't see him falling into a platoon. The benching today probably has more to do with the fact that he's in a 2-for-17 slump. I think he'll be OK and end up with the most AB's of any Cardinals OF this year.
Cory: Oops, forgot to post the question to the above answer, here it is...
poohbear53: i see ankiel has been benched against left handed pitching today,is this the beginning of they do with duncan?i don't like having part time players.
Cory: There, that's better. -)
Cory: OK folks, another 15 minutes to go, I will answer as many as I can!
chrisgold: Thinking about you all and Marz's family. He was always larger than life, so he should fit in well up there with the bigs. Tribute was first class. Thank you all.
Cory: The above speaks for itself. Everything you've read and heard so far is true... you could never hope to meet a nicer guy. He will be missed and he is already.
Boblheader: Is Torri Hunter better than Ellsbury and/or Jason Bay?
Cory: I'm not a big Jason Bay fan, I always thought he was Jeff Conine with more speed. Ellsbury has huge SB upside but Torii's all-around game still makes him the top choice of these three.
scottymack: Any SBs in the AL that you feel I could trade either Eveland, Scott Baker or Gaudin for, or am I better off waiting for Jerry Owens to get called up?
Cory: Eveland or Baker could bring a very nice return right now, but SB's are very hard to get in an unmixed league. Can you buy low on Orlando Cabrera? Is 20 SB's enough to help you?
scottymack: Oh, and I hope the fingers aren't bleeding yet....
Cory: Getting a little numb but I'll make it to 4:30. -)
slapweasel: Since C. Duncan and L. Scott are both diminished against lefties, which would you rather roster?
Cory: Scott. As mentioned above, he has legit power and could hit .285 or so, I think he will far outstrip Duncan in value this year.
dudsstuds: Myself and another owner are trying to go after Brian Roberts. The team who is also trying to get him, may turn around and trade him to me. Would you give up Conor Jackson for him. I could then move Blalock to my CI position.
Cory: I would give up Jackson for Roberts 100 times out of 100. The real question is, would the other guy give up Roberts for Jackson only 1 time out of 100?
pfelon: Cory, thanks so much for this chat. Burning question: Is Cliff Lee really this good? If not, how good is he?
Cory: Thanks! I don't think Lee is "this good", no SP should be expected to maintain a 0.40 ERA. Given his age and injury history, I think a repeat of his 2005 peak season would be a very pleasant surprise. Wait to see how he does against the tougher offenses in the league, which OAK (twice) and MIN definitely are not.
Cory: OK folks, two more questions before we wrap up this puppy...
chrisgold: Recently dropped Gorzelanny for Big Erv. Any idea what's going on with Gorze and do you think Erv will finally deliver this season?
Cory: We touched on both of these guys earlier. I think Gorz was overrated this year, and Erv has much bigger upside. With Gorz's slow start and Erv's emergence, I would not look back. You got the right guy.
poohbear53: do you guys dabble in other fantasy sports like i would think the rest of us do and if so what other sports do you enjoy besides baseball?
Cory: We are all big sports fans here but baseball is what we do best. I know Siano loves badminton and skeet shooting, and Sterno likes knock-hockey and jacks, but I haven't heard of any such fantasy leagues so we'll stick to baseball. -)
Cory: With that, it's time for me to ice down my fingers... thanks to everyone for the great questions!
slapweasel: I'd like to echo the "Thank You's" written above.
Cory: You're welcome. -)
Cory: Thanks for joining me here today, and for listening to the 411. Sterno, Siano and I will be back tomorrow and every weekday at 2:00 p.m. ET. Post your fave five movies on the blog at fantasy411.mlblogs.com and we'll discuss on tomorrow's show.


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Rumours that McLaren will switch to Honda engines within the next couple of years have emerged again, with Germany's Auto Motor und Sport saying it is a matter of when not if the two join forces.
McLaren is currently supplied by Mercedes engines and has a contract with the German manufacturer until 2015. However, this year is the first in which McLaren will have to pay for its engines under its current deal, after Mercedes set up its own F1 team in 2010 and then sold its shares in McLaren.
Honda left F1 in 2008 after a management buyout of its F1 team led by Ross Brawn, who later sold it to Mercedes, but rumours that it is keen to rejoin with the advent of the new 1.6-litre V6 turbo engines have been circulating for a couple of years. Speculation that it would supply McLaren is just as old, but McLaren bosses have always played down the rumours.
However, at this year's pre-season test in Jerez, team principal Martin Whitmarsh said he was aware of talk that the Japanese manufacturer could return to the sport and, speaking in a wider context about car manufacturers returning to F1, added: "We've been out there talking to various motor companies. I think it's a question of time [until more manufacturers return], but I think the decision that we've taken to downsize and turbocharge [the engines] is appropriate and will make us attractive to the OEMs."
The Auto Motor und Sport article says it is now a question of whether Honda return in 2014 or 2015, with McLaren weighing up its options for next season and Mercedes eager for a decision sooner rather than later. The story also said paddock gossip had suggested Honda already have technicians stationed at McLaren's factory in Woking in preparation for a switch, although on Monday a spokesperson for McLaren told BBC Sport: "We never discuss media rumours about potential partners."
Adding fuel to the speculation is the history shared between McLaren and Honda. The Japanese company supplied engines to McLaren between 1988 and 1992, taking four driver's titles with Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in that time. Honda has a long history in Formula One and in October last year its head of R&D, Yoshiharu Yamamoto, said the new regulations had sparked the idea of a return.
"On a personal level I love racing, but there is a lot involved when you are in F1 - it is the very top of auto racing and that requires a large commitment," Yamamoto told Autocar. "But it is true that we do look up at those races and hope that one day we can take part again.
"I do not personally think we can just go straight back immediately, but there is potential for the rules to change and attract us. I follow the rules, certainly, and if they present an opportunity then it would be nice to go back."

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Classes Off to Greece, London, Chicago• May 5, 2011 Share:
Immersion learning happens throughout the calendar year at Wabash College. Groups of students are headed Monday to Greece, London, and Chicago for classroom-related learning.
Retiring professor of Classics Joe Day will be taking a class to Greece. The group leaves Saturday and dives right into ancient Greece Sunday with a visit to the new Akropolis Museum. During the trip students will see several important archaeological sites, Athenian Agora Museum, Olympia and related sites, a site at ancient Corinth, among other stops.
Theater Professor Dwight Watson will be leading students to London where they have a week of theater productions, seeing London's sites and understanding it arts culture. The students leave Friday and get busy Saturday night by attending Little Eagles at the Hampstead Theatre, each performance the students see will be followed by a morning-after discussion. Other plays include: War Horse at the New London Theatre, Hamlet at Shakespeare's Globe, The Cherry Orchard at National Theatre, and Flare Path at Haymarket Theater.
Professor of Education Michelle Pittard takes students to Chicago each spring to participate in a program run in the inner-city schools. Students will observe classrooms and teach before the end of the week.
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Despite offering to license the nano-SIM standard royalty-free, Apple is getting flak from RIM for recruiting additional proxies in the voting process. Nokia had made similar complaints when Apple initially made the proposal to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute. Here's what RIM had to say about Apple employees taking voting spots for SK Telekom, Bell Mobility, and KT.
We kindly ask that neither shall a person of one company who is appointed to carrythe votes of another company be entitled to cast a vote on behalf of that company, nor shall a personof one company who is registered in the place of a person from another company and appointed tocast a vote on behalf of that other company, be allowed to cast a vote on behalf of that company.
Considering most handset manufacturers are still wrestling with the switch to micro-SIMs, establishing the next subsciber identity module standard is a long ways off. We haven't seen much in the way of alternatives, and until someone offers one, I'm having a hard time seeing Apple's submission being rejected. Of course, that's not to say that Apple's tactics for pushing their version of the micro-SIM are entirely fair, but does it make a difference if everyone adopts it in the end anyway?
Reportedly, ETSI voting on the issue will be put on hold for at least another 30 days.
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Detoxification therapy (cleansing)
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Ayurveda, bowel cleansing, chelation therapy, colon, colon cleanse, colon hydrotherapy, colon therapy, colonic irrigation, colonics, constipation, detox baths, EDTA therapy, enema, fasting, food allergies, gastrointestinal tract detoxification, heavy metal cleanse, herbal detoxification, herbs, high colonics, hormonal and skin care programs, hydrotherapy, intestinal cleanse, intestinal therapy, juice fasting, juice therapy, juicing, liver cleanse, lymph drainage, macrobiotic diet, nutrition, parasite cleanse, probiotics, rotation diet, skin care, skin cleanse, specific carbohydrate diet, supplements, toxic minerals, toxins, vitamins, water fasting, weight loss, wellness.
Not included in this review
: Alcoholism and drug abuse detoxification.
Detoxification is a broad term that encompasses many different ways of cleansing the body's internal systems and organs. Major methods include chelation therapy (EDTA therapy), colonic irrigation, nutritional supplementation, several varieties of herbal medicine, dietary therapy, fasting, juicing, probiotics, hydrotherapy, sauna and exercise.
Four main types of toxins are addressed through detoxification: heavy metals, chemical toxins, microbial compounds, and byproducts from protein metabolism. Advocates believe detoxification cleanses the body, clears the skin, enhances the senses, helps weight loss, improves fertility, improves flexibility, increases vitamin and mineral absorption, purifies, reduces blood fat levels, reduces symptoms of toxicity, rejuvenates, rests organs, and slows aging.
Organs that perform detoxification functions for the body include the skin, liver, intestines and kidneys. Many methods of detoxification focus on strengthening or supporting the natural processes of these organs.
For many methods of detoxification there is little or no evidence from clinical trials to enable recommendations for or against their use. See individual monographs on this site for reviews of the available evidence.
The various modalities of detoxification are thought to support the body's natural systems of detoxification or augment them. These systems and their related detoxification functions include the skin (perspiration), the liver (filtration of blood, secretion of bile and enzymes), the intestines (mucosal detoxification, excretion of feces), and the kidneys (excretion of urine).
is intended to provide vital nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that support and stimulate the body's own detoxification mechanisms. One of the chief targets of nutritional supplements for detoxification is the liver.
approaches use "detoxifying herbs" to support the body's detoxification systems, bind with toxins to aid in their excretion, or aid the breakdown of toxins. Traditions of herbal medicine differ in their beliefs of how herbs aid detoxification. Western approaches use herbs for their biochemical properties, while Eastern approaches think in terms of the energetic qualities of the herbs.
Foods and diet
: A cleansing diet is believed to relieve the burden on the body's detoxification systems by not introducing new toxins to be processed, and by allowing the body's natural mechanisms to work more efficiently on clearing accumulated toxins. Specific foods such as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, oranges, tangerines, and caraway and dill seeds are believed to aid the liver in its role of detoxification.
: In fasting the body utilizes non-essential tissue (e.g., fat, digestive enzymes, muscle fibers, and glycolytic enzymes) for fuel. In naturopathic medicine fasting is regarded as a rapid method of eliminating wastes and enhancing the healing processes of the body. Fasting is thought to aid the release of fat-soluble toxins from the body.
: Hot water is believed to stimulate blood circulation and thereby stimulate filtration through the liver. It also works by excretion of toxins through perspiration.
: Probiotics are thought to aid the detoxification functions of the colon by preserving the intestinal lining's protective barrier and inhibiting harmful bacteria that produce toxins in the colon.
Like hydrotherapy, heat is believed to stimulate blood circulation and thereby stimulate filtration through the liver. It also works by excretion through perspiration.
Colonic irrigation:
The basis for colonic irrigation (flushing the colon with water, sometimes accompanied by herbs) is the belief that toxins accumulate in the lining of the intestinal tract and penetrate into the bloodstream from there. Colonic irrigation is believed to directly flush these toxins out.
Chelation therapy
: Chelation therapy is believed to draw heavy metals out of the cells and tissues for filtration by the liver and kidneys and excretion from the body.
: Exercise is considered to aid detoxification by virtue of the increased pumping of blood and lymph through the body's various filtration systems, as well as release of toxins through perspiration.
Evidence Table
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
* Key to grades
: Strong scientific evidence for this use
: Good scientific evidence for this use
: Unclear scientific evidence for this use
: Fair scientific evidence for this use (it may not work)
: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likley does not work)
Tradition / Theory
The below uses are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. There may be other proposed uses that are not listed below.
Abscesses, acne, aging, alcoholism, allergies, alteration of blood pH balance, Alzheimer's disease, angina pectoris (chest pain), anorexia, antioxidant (free radical scavenging), anxiety, appendicitis, arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), back pain, bacterial infections, bad breath, boils, bronchitis, cancer, cataracts, circulatory disorders, cirrhosis (liver disease), colds, colitis, colon cancer prevention, constipation, cough, cystic fibrosis, cystic ulcers, depression, diabetes, diverticulosis (intestinal disorder), dizziness, drug addiction, eczema, emphysema, fatigue, fertility, fever, fibrocystic breast disease, food additive, food allergies, fungal infections, gallstones, gastritis, gout (foot inflammation), granuloma annulare (chronic skin condition), headaches, heart disease, heavy metal/lead toxicity, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, high blood pressure, hives, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), immune deficiency, improving mobility, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal disorders, joint pain, kidney disease, kidney stones, leaky gut syndrome, menstrual problems, mental illness, migraine headaches, mood changes, mucositis, multiple sclerosis, neck stiffness, nervousness, nicotine withdrawal, nutrient (absorption), obesity, pancreatitis, parasitic infections, Parkinson's disease, peptic ulcers, pneumonia, prolapse, prostate disease, runny nose, senility, sensory stimulation (enhancement), sinus congestion, sinusitis, skin conditions, skin rashes, sleep, sore throat, stress, stroke, tension headaches, toxin/alcohol elimination from the body, ulcers, uterine fibroids, vaginitis, varicose veins, vascular disorders, viral infections, weight loss, well being, wheezing, yeast infection.
Many complementary techniques are practiced by healthcare professionals with formal training, in accordance with the standards of national organizations. However, this is not universally the case, and adverse effects are possible. Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available.
The safety of the various approaches to detoxification varies depending on the methods being used and the health status of the individual.
Possible risks of detoxification regimes by all people regardless of their health status include dehydration or depletion of essential nutrients. Professional guidance is recommended for anyone seeking a serious detoxification program.
Unsupervised detoxification should not be attempted by people who have an acute or serious medical condition without medical consultation.
Caution is advised in those taking prescription medications, as blood levels of drugs may be reduced by detoxification. This is especially a concern when herbs are being used as part of a detoxification regime. Consult with your healthcare professional first.
An effective detoxification regime may result in temporary side effects such as headaches and other aches and pains, fatigue, skin eruptions, emotional irritability, gas, tight muscles, yawning, temporary stopping of menstruation, and temporary constipation or diarrhea, as toxins are released from the body.
See the
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monographs on individual methods of detoxification for details about safety and precautions.
This information is based on a systematic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (
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In the past few weeks, politicians have been transformed into statesmen, and George W. Bush has perhaps had greatness thrust upon him. But you can't escape your origins. Congress and the president have pulled off the neat trick of rising to the occasion while simultaneously stooping to pork-barrel politics as usual.
I refer to the airline bailout - $5 billion in cash and an additional $10 billion in loan guarantees. You might think that in times like these our leaders would be too busy for everyday pursuits like handing out giant dollops of corporate welfare. You'd be wrong.
Let's be clear about what this bailout will do for the flying public: exactly nothing. It won't keep any planes in the air that wouldn't have been there anyway. Airplanes are flown when it's profitable to fly them, and they're not flown when it's not profitable to fly them. Giving cash to the airlines doesn't change the profitability of any given flight, so it doesn't affect any decision about which flights to offer.
If a given route can generate $100,000 in fares in exchange for $80,000 worth of fuel, labor, and maintenance, somebody will fly that route. If the same route can generate only $60,000 in fares, nobody will fly it. That's equally true whether the owners of the airlines are rich or poor.
What if the airlines go bankrupt? So what if they do? They'll be reorganized, and the profitable flights will continue to be flown - if not by existing carriers, then by new carriers who will step in to fill any breach. All those jumbo jets will still be out there, and as long as enough people want to fly, someone will be flying them.
So, what does the airline bailout accomplish? One thing and one thing only - it enriches the millions of people who own airline stocks at the expense of the millions of others who don't. And in the process, it undermines the very principles that we uphold and our enemies want to destroy.
There has always been some small risk that an unforeseen disaster - whether natural or man-made - would dramatically reduce the demand for air travel. It is one of the glories of our capitalist system that such risks are borne by precisely those people who are willing to bear them. If you want to participate in this particular risk, you buy airline stocks. If not, you buy stock in something else. That's called freedom of choice, and it's part of what we're fighting to preserve.
The bailout is tantamount to canceling everyone's bets after the wheel of fortune has already been spun. That's unfair to taxpayers who will foot the bill (and don't get to share in the bounty when the airlines have a year of windfall profits). It's also unfair to everyone else. Here's why: Risky investments usually yield high returns; that package is frightening to some investors and attractive to others. But if you start bailing out troubled industries, you reduce both the risk of stock market investing and the high returns that go along with that risk. That limits the range of options available to everyone. The risk-averse are forced (through the tax system) to bear the very risks they were averse to, and the risk-preferring are prevented from shouldering other people's risk burdens and earning a fair reward for their courage.
So, if it won't affect air traffic and it's patently unfair, what's the argument for bailing out the airlines? It's the same as the argument for agricultural subsidies - these guys have a lot of political clout, and they're exploiting it. Period. It's not like they're the only ones who are suffering these days. I'll wager that the average airline investor is hurting a whole lot less than, say, the average New York City taxi driver.
In Afghanistan, you can't choose your reading material, your occupation, or the length of your beard. In the United States of America, it just got marginally harder to choose your risk portfolio. The gap between our systems is immense, but we've just taken one tiny step toward closing it. Chalk up a small but disconcerting victory for the bad guys.


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The kitchen and basement are two areas in your home that can really drive up its resale value. Unfortunately, remodeling a kitchen or the basement can be quite expensive. However, there are ways to reduce costs significantly without sacrificing the look and feel of a quality room. If you're searching for a basement remodeling idea, or how to remodel your kitchen without taking a big chunk out of your savings, here are some great tips that will help you.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchens can be as cheap or as expensive as you want them to. With the following tips, you can create an expensive looking kitchen without breaking your budget.
1. Instead of replacing cabinets, you can remodel the doors and repaint the basic frames. You can also find door handles that look expensive but are actually quite cheap. For top cabinets, consider open shelves than a full cabinet. Open shelves can look stylish and can actually improve the overall design of the kitchen.
2. Many kitchen remodeling projects are necessitated by old appliances. If you want to replace the kitchen appliances, consider energy saving appliances. These are common and can really save quite a lot on your power bills. In addition, the new designs will fit in well with any type of kitchen.
3. If you're tired of your counter top and want a stone finish, a cheap alternative is stained concrete or laminated wood. Both of these have finishes that can match those of stone counter tops.
4. If you're planning a kitchen remodeling project, consider replacing your floors. Cork tiles for your kitchen flooring can definitely increase the value of your kitchen, not to mention a soft surface to walk on. The prices of cork tiles have gone down significantly over the years.
5. You also might want to look at molded ceiling designs. These can add to the beauty of the kitchen, but make sure that the design will complement the overall theme.
Basement Remodeling
Basements that have been converted to special rooms, like a home theater or recreational area definitely increase the value of the home. Here are some basement remodeling ideas that can help you create a perfect room without getting you broke.
1. A great basement remodeling idea is to do the job yourself. You'll be able to save a lot on labor, which is the most expensive part of the whole project. If you're not a DIY type of person, try to find a contractor who can perform the work at a relatively lower price.
2. Another excellent best basement remodeling idea is to use alternative materials. You'll find plenty of them in the market and these can be a lot cheaper than traditional materials. For instance, instead of installing hard wood floors, consider cork tiles as a replacement. These are cheaper than wood and can really spice up your basement, thus reducing your remodeling costs without sacrificing quality. There are plenty of other alternative materials, just take the time to search or ask for guidance from the experts.


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Regarded as the premier wildlife art and craft event in the Pocono Mountains, the Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival is an educational, fun filled opportunity for all ages to learn about, and experience firsthand, many of nature's mysteries.
- Regarded as the premier wildlife art and craft event in the Pocono Mountains, the Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival is an educational, fun filled opportunity for all ages to learn about, and experience firsthand, many of nature's mysteries.
The festival will take place at Wallenpaupack Area High School on July 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is a donation and children under 12 are free.
The weekend will be filled with live animals native to the area, presented by four different wildlife rehabilitation and educational groups. A wide variety of animals - skunks, bats, snakes, raccoons, raptors; mammals, birds and reptiles of all sorts, can be seen close-up and even touched under the oversight of experts.
Any questions you've ever had about wild animals will be answered at these non-stop interesting presentations.
Over 20 of the nation's finest wildlife and nature artists will be exhibiting, as well as selling their work. Photography, acrylic and oil painting, serigraphy, and watercolor will all be displayed.
There will be 50 juried craftsmen, many whose work is nature or wildlife inspired, at the Audubon Festival. Jewelry, clothing, pottery, woodcarving, quilting, metalwork, leatherworkers and furniture are just some of the many crafts that will be exhibited, and for sale.
Many of these artists and craftsmen are from this region; most are from Pennsylvania.
Sponsored by the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society, the festival will have many environmental education exhibits, free conservation literature, and a wide variety of environmental, conservation and wildlife experts on hand.
Hand-crafted door prizes, nature center exhibits, activities just for kids and plenty of home-made delicious food will be featured.
Funds raised at the festival help to provide environmental scholarships to students in the area, conservation programs to schools and community organizations, nature books to schools and libraries, grants to local and international environmental groups and maintain two wetlands in Wayne County.
This is an indoor air-conditioned event with plenty of free parking.
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Single Family,Waterfront Access - Crossville, TN
Mountain Vista Estates . . . a place to call home. The mountain views are spectacular! And it borders Daddy's Creek. Located in the historical Homestead area it's just minutes from town. Paved roads, underground utilities - SEWER INCLUDED!!! Yes, plus water, electricity, gas and cable. You can choose from many homesites that are ready for you in this deed restricted subdivision. Creek front lots, pond lots, cul-de-sac lots, wooded lots. A clubhouse, pool and tennis court is proposed. Take time out today to see the panoramic mountain views and visit this wonderful area! Please view our virtual tour for additional property pictures. Come and see the panoramic mountain views and visit this wonderful area! See attached visual tour.
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Blobfish Plush
Grumpy Cat of the sea
- Blobfish plush that's 2 feet long
- Just like the marine critter, super soft and needs a hug
- Sits on the couch with you to watch Deadliest Catch
It seems unfair to vote Blobfish as "the world's ugliest animal" based on what they look like when we dredge them up from their natural habitat, over 2,000 feet underwater. It doesn't look like this at its proper depth. Plus, if the blobfish took us down to its level, we wouldn't just be ugly. We'd be dead. (And now that we've come to its defense, we've found that we could have just linked to someone far more qualified than us to defend it: In Defense of the Blobfish: Why the "World's Ugliest Animal" Isn't as Ugly as You Think It Is.)
So we're going to call this Blobfish, proper name Psychrolutes marcidus, "cute." That's the least we can do after pulling it up half a mile from its home and pointing and laughing at it. After all that maybe it could use a little hug? Part of the reason it ends up looking all sad and floppy is because it doesn't really have any muscle, and after a long weekend of binging on Netflix TV series, we can relate. Come over here, little guy, and sit on the couch with us.
Product Specifications
- Blobfish plush
- Just like the marine critter, super soft and needs a hug
- Materials: 100% polyester
- Care Instructions: Surface washable
- Imported
- Dimensions:
- Big: 24" long x 15" wide x 12" high (hyuuuuge by Blobfish standards)
- Small: 10" long x 7" wide x 4" high
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Transfer from NOVA
Since admission policies and program requirements vary among four-year colleges, all students need to be acquainted with the specific requirements of the college or university of their choice. Students should consult and work closely with counselors and/or academic advisors in transfer planning and for designing an appropriate NOVA program of study.
NOVA offers transfer programs that lead to the associate of arts (A.A.) degree or the associate of science (A.S.) degree. These programs are designed for students who plan to complete the freshman and sophomore years of college work at the community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the junior and senior years of a bachelor's degree. Some four-year colleges will accept certain associate of applied science (A.A.S.) and associate of applied arts (A.A.A.) programs, but each institution has a different policy.
The College transfer website, is a good first stop in planning one's transfer from NOVA to a four-year institution. Guaranteed admission and articulation agreements, four-year school transfer guides and admission information, campus transfer events, and more, are all linked on this site. After viewing the site, a follow-up visit with a campus transfer counselor is recommended.
Only courses with a grade of "C" or better are accepted for transfer even if the student has an A.A. or A.S. degree. Students must submit a completed transcript request form online through NOVAConnect or to a NOVA Student Services Center to have an official copy of their transcript forwarded to the intended transfer college or university.
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and the State Board for Community Colleges have endorsed a State Policy on Transfer. This policy gives guidelines for Virginia community colleges and state-supported senior institutions on admission of transfer students, acceptance and application of transfer credits, services for and responsibilities of transfer students, and guidelines for students who transfer without an A.A. or an A.S. degree.
Guaranteed Admission and Transfer Articulation Agreements
NOVA has formal guaranteed admission and transfer articulation agreements with many institutions. These agreements detail the terms of transfer for NOVA students completing associate degree programs. They define the way courses, programs, or entire categories of programs transfer to another institution and may include admission guarantees. Counselors can provide students with more specific information on how these agreements relate to individual transfer plans. For a current list of agreements, visit the transfer services website.


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The Infiniti G37 is a rear drive drive model that comes as a sedan, a convertible, or a coupe. The coupe version, introduced in 2008, is a second generation version of the Infiniti G35 coupe equipped with a larger engine. 2009 saw the introduction of the G37 sedan, which is also when Infiniti first released the convertible model. Like the top continental luxury brands it competes with, the G37 was developed on elite European test circuits such as the famous Nurburgring in Germany.
The Infiniti G37, in all its various versions, provides ample amounts of luxury and comfort, making it an ideal vehicle for daily use. The car's performance aspects also make it a fun car for driving through winding, wine country roads. With sporty looks, a generous array of standard features, and a user-friendly sticker price, the Infiniti G37 is poised to command a greater share of its market segment than it currently does. In terms of luxury, performance, style and reliability, the Infiniti G37 certainly looks to have what it takes to go head-to-head with the traditional European powers.
For 2012, Infiniti expanded the range of models in the G37 lineup to include two new models: the G37 Limited Edition and the G37 Sport Appearance Edition. The Limited Edition model includes upscale design features such as graphite interior color, black obsidian exterior color, and dark-finish 18-inch alloy wheels. The Sports Appearance Edition boasts an aggressive-looking midnight black grille. Also available for 2012 are the G37 Sedan Journey, the G37x Sedan AWD, G37 Sedan Sport 6MT, G37x Sedan Sport Appearance Edition, and the G37x Sedan AWD Limited Edition.
All versions of the 2012 Infiniti G37 share many similarities with the more affordable Infiniti G25. However, the G37 comes equipped with a larger engine, namely a 3.7-liter Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL) V-6 that produces 328 horsepower. Transmission options for the various versions of the G37 include a seven-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. Drive train options include rear drive and Infiniti's Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.
For 2012, Infiniti maintained the G37's athletic exterior and body design. The car's signature waveform hood and G-style taillights both remain intact. The G37's crafted interior offers luxury features that include standard leather upholstered seats, and the option of a Bose sound system that combines a three-way front door speaker with 10-inch subwoofers and a parcel shelf-mounted subwoofer.
Technological features and options on the 2012 Infiniti G37 include Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, cruise control, a rearview camera monitor, Bluetooth connectivity with streaming audio, Zagat Restaurant Guide, and preview braking. The G37 sedan model comes equipped with an Infiniti hard drive-based navigation system that offers real-time traffic information.
The G37 Sedan Sport 6MT features a close-ratio six-speed transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, sport brakes, sport-tuned suspension, a sport front fascia and headlights, front sport seats, and aluminum pedals. The Sedan Sport Appearance Edition comes in rear and all-wheel drive and includes features such as heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights, and an eight-way power front passenger seat. Exterior additions to the Sedan Sport Appearance Edition include a midnight black grille, a front chin spoiler, a rear decklid spoiler, a power moonroof, and a premium Bose sound system.
The G37 Sedan Limited Edition includes features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, a front chin spoiler, a rear decklid spoiler, a midnight black grille, a graphite and leather appointed interior, a power moonroof, a premium Bose sound system, a hard drive-based navigation system, Bluetooth, sport brakes, sport-tuned suspension, sport-tuned steering, aluminum pedals, and solid magnesium paddle shifters.
The G37 coupe was a new model for 2008, and since that time, there have been relatively few changes made to its design. The G37 shares similarities with the G35, which was introduced in 2003. The main difference between the G37 and its predecessor is the larger V-6 engine that powers all the various models of the G37.
In 2010, the G37 came in four trim levels: base, Journey, G37x, and Sport 6MT. Infiniti also offered a top-of-the-line Anniversary model that year, which included additional features such as a navigation system, ventilated seats, and an improved Bose sound system with an iPod interface.
2011 saw Infiniti expanding its entire G Sedan Line and the introduction of many of the current versions the G37. 2009 offered the G37 as a retractable hardtop convertible. Models produced prior to 2010 have a slightly different grille, headlamp, and bumper design. In 2010, Infiniti also introduced several interior changes including the addition of updated gauges and Shodo aluminum trim.
2013 Infiniti G37
Convertible, Coupe, Luxury, Sedan, Sports
The 2013 Infiniti G37 offers great performance and a fun-to-drive energy.
2012 Infiniti G37
New additions to the G37 for 2012 include refinements to the Limited Edition and Sport Appearance Edition models. A new interior color (graphite) replaces the blood red interior of models past.
2011 Infiniti G37
Practical meets performance might be the phrase to describe the 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan.
2010 Infiniti G37
To commemorate the brand's twentieth year in the U.S., Infiniti is offering Anniversary Editions of the G in all three bodystyles. Painted in a special gray hue and featuring unique red leather trim, the Anniversary Editions come with a seven-speed automatic, navigation, sport package and four-wheel active steer (sedan, coupe), climate-controlled seats (convertible), revised fascias, and new alloy wheels with W-rated summer tires.
2009 Infiniti G37
The 2009 Infiniti G37 line of vehicles creates a stir for the range of vehicles that are available.
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Agree with him or not, Collin Peterson's tenure as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee has been marked by frank talk. And in late January, with a new farm bill mired in negotiations and political posturing, the Minnesota Democrat certainly isn't changing his approach.
Any hope the Bush administration had that veto threats would soften the chairman's stance on key farm bill provisions surely died with a Peterson's press conference in late January.
Despite frequent post-Christmas meetings between House, Senate and White House representatives, farm bill negotiations are at an impasse. In trying to reach a deal, Peterson claimed the White House is playing chief speed bump.
"We don't seem to be making a lot of progress on the impasse over how to finance things. The (Bush) administration says they want to sign a bill. I take them at their word. My attitude has been to figure out a way to do this so we don't get into a veto situation."
In recent meetings, Peterson reported, acting USDA Secretary Chuck Connor has made it clear White House veto threats — mostly tied to an insistence on lower producer payment limits — are not idle.
"It's all well and good they have their position," said Peterson. "But if we did what they wanted, I don't believe the bill would pass (Congress). But we're still talking and getting along and trying to figure out if there's some way to resolve this."
On Jan. 19, Peterson, Connor, and Sen. Tom Harkin, Senate Agriculture Committee chairman, agreed to get a deal done by Congress' February break. However, "given how this is going, I'm not sure how we'll get there unless there's real escalation in movement."
The frequent breaks Congress takes are also an impediment in crafting a new farm bill. Too many politicians aren't up to speed on the issues and legislation. "I think it'll take a couple of weeks for them to figure out how big a problem we have here," rued Peterson. "That may run us out of time."
Those in favor of a long-term extension of current law will likely be disappointed. Such an extension would not be easy to pass. "A lot of resources in the bill — food stamps, conservation, fruit and vegetables — won't be happy with that. It could re-ignite a situation … we may not be able to win."
Peterson — also reluctant to "give the administration a short-term extension" — has been investigating what would happen if permanent law went into effect (for more see http://deltafarmpress.com/farmbill/permanent-law-0108/). "Frankly, I think permanent law is workable given the current market situation. We'd have an $8.32 loan on wheat, for example, and $4.12 on corn, $3.75 on sorghum, $2.99 on barley. All those loan rates are below the current market prices with the exception of cotton, at $1.32. But the time for referendum on cotton has passed and won't come up again until July 15."
If pressed against the March 15 deadline, "a likely outcome is to send a bill to the president that he'd either sign or we'd have permanent law. That's where we are."
Asked about Senate and House differences that are yet to be ironed out in conference, Peterson said they aren't as "contentious as they are complicated. In terms of food stamps, conservation and fruits and vegetables, there isn't much difference in policy. It's more an issue of money.
"The Senate passed its bill by terminating increases in the second five years to get around the pay-go rules. We have a problem with that and don't think it's a legitimate way to approach things. It's a bending of the pay-go rules beyond what we think is reasonable — and I believe the (Bush) administration agrees."
The two intransigent problems with the new farm bill are financing and the Bush administration "continuing to push payment limits for so-called reforms they define as adjusted gross income. They continue to push proposals that are an anathema to Southerners. It's almost a war between Republicans on that issue — and we've been trying to mediate."
The willingness of the White House to decry additional agriculture spending while enthusiastically running up deficits elsewhere clearly irritates Peterson. "It's hard for me to stomach when we pass the war supplemental without pay-go, we pass the AMT without pay-go. Now, apparently, we'll spend $150 billion on a so-called economic stimulus package, which I think is questionable, without pay-go.
"Yet they want to undermine agriculture, the one part of the economy doing pretty well, by getting in a dispute over $10 billion. Meanwhile, we've added $300 billion to the deficit in the last two months. That makes no sense to me."
Asked if the White House knows his position on a return to permanent law, Peterson was unequivocal.
"I believe they think I'm bluffing. This is exactly why we fought to keep permanent law in the 2002 (farm) bill. The (Bush) administration wanted to eliminate it.
"Is this leverage? Sure. But (permanent law) is also something I'm willing to live with and, at this point, I'd prefer over an extension. That's my position and I've told (Connor) that many times. I don't think he believes me."
Permanent law might have looked "ridiculous" a few years ago but "given the current pricing structure in agriculture it doesn't look ridiculous (now).
"I don't want to get into a deal where the (Bush) administration will veto a bill. I'll do everything I can to work this out. I'm not in the camp that believes it would be good for them to veto because (Democrats would) win politically. No, it would be bad for agriculture to have a bill vetoed.
"This is a good bill we're putting together. It will be much preferable to an extension or permanent law.
"But what the (Bush) administration has on the table at this point are cuts. They only want to cut. They want to cut significant money out of food stamps, out of conservation, out of fruits and vegetables and out of the commodity title."
Cuts aren't off the table, said Peterson, but what the White House is pushing "cannot pass Congress. The reality is, the (Bush) administration went around the country and held 50 meetings trying to sell their plan. They didn't sell it. (Those efforts) didn't translate into votes in Congress. We brought their bill up in my committee and it got zero votes. That hasn't changed.
"They have the power of veto and we're trying to accommodate them. But it can't be an all-or-nothing deal. If they want to play that game, I'm comfortable going to permanent law. They'll have to decide what they want to do."
The White House wasn't the sole object of Peterson's ire. Claims by "the press and editorials" that farm bill funds will largely go to rich farmers is "the biggest bunch of baloney perpetrated on this country. There is no new money going to farmers. There's actually less going to farmers in this bill than under current law. People need to be honest about that."
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Mother's Day
Electronic mail message from Beverley Gutenberg, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Got this tale from Puis Welk who may be known to some of you. It concerns the maternal family of Lawrence Welk. This may have been written in one of Joseph Heit's books. A notation on the page says: "From Dr. Heit".
The Schwan's had one son, Johannes, who married and fathered six children. They lived on the homestead in Strassburg . Johannes' first five children were girls, his youngest was a son, Johannes, born in 1846. Little Johannes' mother had tragically died of blood poisoning in childbirth.
Fortunately the Schwan's neighbours, Ludwig and Marianna (Bertsch) Erk were kind people. As it happened they had had a baby girl, Barbara, just a month before Johannes' birth and his mother's tragic death. Marianna Erk, a good Christain woman with a warm and loving heart, offered to nurse the neighbour's little baby boy along with her own daughter. Each day at feeding time one of Johannes' sisters would take the baby over to Mrs. Erk until the time came when he was weaned.
However, thoughout his childhood and as a teenager, Johannes Schwan remained a daily visitor at the Erk home. He loved his nursing mother and was deeply devoted to her. Twenty years later she was to become his mother-in-law when he married Barbara.
Johannes and Barbara had seven children. The second born was Christine - Lawrence Welk's mother.


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Mobile Storage 5-0
Maxport Transportation 3-2
Zelano Insurance 1-4
Sinapi, Formisano & Co. 1-4
Zelano Insurance 17, Sinapi, Formisano & Co. 16
Zelano Insurance outlasted Sinapi, Formisano & Co. for a one-run victory. Third grader Colby Zelano had two singles and crossed the plate as the winning run in the bottom of the fifth and final inning. Nate McCamish smashed a two-run double to help Zelano Insurance rally in the fourth and was aided by strong defensive play late in the game. Matt Tolbert continued his streak of driving hits deep into the outfield and Ethan Martin played a strong full-game behind the plate for Sinapi, Formisano & Co. Alex Sinapi also contributed three hits for his team.
Mobile Storage 8, Maxport Transportation 7
Jack Hogan led Mobile Storage on the mound and at the plate Saturday as Mobile Storage stayed undefeated and held off Maxport Transportation 8-7. Hogan struck out seven batters, had three hits and scored two runs. Collin Russell and Will Fox combined for four hits and five runs in the victory. Andrew Fortier was the defensive star, making two brilliant catches in the field. Nick Davenport had two hits and scored three runs while Michael Murphy had two hits and scored twice for Maxport. Aiden Areson struck out the side in relief.
Mobile Storage 8, Zelano Insurance 6
Mobile Storage squeaked by Zelano Insurance 8-6 when Matt Galipeau singled in what proved to be the winning run in the top of the sixth. Jack Hogan, Collin Russell and Seb Paolello led the offense for Mobile Storage. Paolello also closed the door with a nice relief effort in the sixth. Matt Walsh had two hits and scored two runs for Zelano. RJ Russillo turned in a strong performance on the mound for Zelano, allowing only one run.
Maxport Transportation 11, Sinapi, Formisano & Co. 10
Aaron Antczak knocked in the winning run with a single in the home half of the last inning to help Maxport Transportation defeat Sinapi, Formisano & Co. 11-10. Ryan Maxwell and Aiden Areson pitched well in the victory. Alex Sinapi had two hits and scored three runs while Matt Tolbert was strong in relief for Sinapi.


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Pets, Pets, Pets
Warning- the following is not jolly: "Home for the Holidays" is a seasonal campaign in many animal shelters. For an unwanted pet, prolonged life in a cage is never pleasant; and to us humans since the concept of homelessness is more heart wrenching at Christmas. Tragic too, are the countless surplus animals in New York City shelters and throughout the country facing an hourglass. They will be put death because they are not chosen fast enough. They will never reach their pup potential or show off their cat charisma. Rescue organizations have special "Home for the Holidays" promotions or adoption days in hopes that a caring adopter might notice each overlooked pet. For example, Hempstead Shelter is doing free adoptions until Jan. 15. On Long Island where most municipal shelters have open-ended stays now, certain pets may be lingering months, even years, with no prospects of a forever home. The hopelessness is even more poignant this time of year. Impounded dogs and cats may not know it is Christmas, but we do. The idea of being left behind has always bothered me. It stems from my childhood. After the holidays my mother would point to the trees still on the lots and remark that no one gave them a home; or she'd read Hans Christian Andersen's story of the Little Match Girl frozen to death in the snow, inches from people celebrating. Hence, I can't shake the image of the dogs and cats in the pound while everyone is making merry. Although Babylon Town Shelter animals are the dearest to me, they will not have much chance to find a home by Christmas. The shelter is closed Thursday Dec. 23 until Monday Dec. 27 because of this year's Town calendar. (The next week the shelter is shut New Year's Eve until Tues. Jan. 4.) Adding two truncated weeks to the shortest hours of any LI municipal shelter (M-F 10 to 3: 30; Sat. 10 to 2:30) leaves Babylon Shelter pets a narrow window of adoption opportunity. For decades, animal advocates have put expanded Babylon Shelter hours at the top of our wish list. Other Town shelters may have shortened holiday weeks but Babylon's hours always make it difficult for working people to visit.
December 22, 2010, AMITYVILLE RECORD • 13 Therefore, the rest of this "Home for the Holidays" column will be a photo gallery, sampling the buried treasure waiting for you at Babylon Town Shelter (631-643-9270) Lamar Street W. Babylon. Check out Petfinder NY275 online for more pictures and additional choices. Then please come meet the hidden gems. First three fabulous felines:
"Charlotte" #20499 in the lobby is all decked out in her satin dress with no place to go. This 4-year-old semi-longhaired calico was surrendered because the other cats in her household bullied her. She is spayed, FeLV/FIV negative and a purring doll. "Oreo" #20501 in C-10 and his brother "Mac" #20502 in C-9 are both 1 ½ years old and were dropped off by family in October when their owner was deployed to Iraq. The boys need not be adopted together. They are big mushes. Now the dogs- a tiny Chihuahua and five "Rein Pits":
"Blanco" #93663 is an older Chihuahua about five pounds who wandered by Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst. Typical to his breed, he entered in October as Cujo but now loves to be held. At times he is protective when in someone's arms. However, he is quickly adding more people to his circle of friends. "Jade" #93733 found in Wyandanch is a recent addition to the Pit plethora. She is a sweet, and crouches down in her cage patiently trying to summon you to take her outside.
"Davy Bruno" #93520 hails from Straight Path in Wyandanch. He is Mr. Mellow in the kennel and a rocket when playing outdoors. He knows enough to put on the brakes so not to soar into his favorite humans. "Louie" #93668 is a small Pit picked up in Lindenhurst who really bonded with the staff. Louie gets along with other dogs. He suffers from the curse of brindle. This color seems to be invisible to potential adopters, especially when brindle decorates a Pit.
"Brownie" #93150 is a long timer. Another Wyandanch waif from February, she grew up at the shelter where it was discovered she limped. The vet said she had a luxating patella (kneecap) in a rear leg. She never let this stop her zooming, and now her limp is barely noticeable. Now if only someone would notice her.
"Lydia" #93376 is self-reliant and can serve herself dinner. She was discovered in Wyandanch in June. She loves to play with toys. She will love you.