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Fantasy Coaches Australia-wide are gearing up and ready to go for next season, and with JLT beginning I thought I better pump out my pre-season article to assist all of you readers in dealing with the sheer chaos that is mid-priced selections. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Sparksy, I've been writing articles on mid-priced players and players of difference (PoD's) for two seasons now, and I'm back in 2018 for an exciting third season!
There are some great mid-priced options this year to compliment your guns and rookies strategy. I'll give you a write-up on my three favourites in each position, plus I'll also give you a "Five to Watch" section after each position's write-up (minus Rucks), with five players who I'm not 100% sold on this season or aren't quite ready yet, but could be relevant before the season ends. So, without further ado, let the mid-price mayhem commence!
*NOTE* – A mid-price player is between the price bracket of $270,000 and $650,000. More expensive than the highest-priced rookie (Cam Rayner) but less expensive than a top-dollar premium player.
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Jack Crisp
$622,000 (BE 88) Predicted Average: 99
He's one that's not particularly valuable, however, I like the idea of Jack Crisp because of what he could become this year, and there are so many reasons for you to pick him too. Last year Crisp played all 22 games at the Pies for an average of 88.3, putting him just outside the Top 10 Defenders based on last year's averages. In fact, Crisp has never missed a game for Collingwood. That's right, for the last three seasons, Crisp has played all 66 games in the black and white stripes, relishing the move from Brisbane. Not only that, but last year Crisp had 9 100+ scores and ended the season on a 4-game average of 98.75. Turning 25 this year, I believe Jack is also beginning to hit his physical peak, which should help to improve his consistency throughout the season. All of these make a pretty strong case to pick Jack in your starting 22, however, my favourite stat about him isn't even Fantasy related. For the first time in his short career, last year Crisp earnt himself the honour of being rated as 'Elite' by Champion Data, one of three Collingwood players to do so. (source) Now, I know Champion Data metrics don't always correlate to great Fantasy statistics, (Tom Mitchell being classed as 'Above Average' is a fine example), but there are a few reasons as to why I think this honour is good for Jack's Fantasy game. Firstly, the two other candidates from Collingwood were Pendles and Jeremy Howe, both very decent Fantasy players in their own rights. Secondly, Crisp (along with Howe) was the first player other than Pendlebury to be named in the 'Elite' category at the club since 2014, this shows to me that Buckley's game plan, if you can call it that, suits Crisp. Thirdly, this trending improvement from year to year makes it seem like Crisp is ready to push his game to the next level with a breakout, hopefully with more midfield time as the older guys move to the backline and up forward to save their bodies. Couple all this with the fact that Crisp saves you at least $25k on any "premium" Defender, which is a lot of money at the beginning of the season, and I think you can see why Crisp looks like a juicy set and forget prospect. A cheap premium to start the year is always nice, especially with a lack of backline premo's.
James Sicily
$523,000 (BE 74) Predicted Average: 96
At the beginning of 2017 James Sicily was about as Fantasy Relevant as Zac Dawson. A third-year Forward with a lot of skill and not a lot of direction, scrapping for a spot in a make-shift Hawthorn 22. He started the season off as everybody would have expected, notching up a 38 and then missing the next two games. It was after that, when the Hawks' preferred back 6 was ravaged by injury, that Sicily got a chance to prove his worth in a position that he wasn't particularly used to playing. After the bye, Clarko clearly decided to shake things up and move his young, hot-headed star forward to the backline, and boy did Sicily enjoy the change! Especially from a Fantasy perspective! Check out these numbers: Before the Round 13 Bye, Sicily played 9 out of 12 games for an average of just 57.1 with only one game above 80 and no games above 100. After the Bye, Sicily moved down back and played in all 10 games, averaging 89.8 including five 100+ scores and only two scores below 80, one of which was a tagged 24! Going by that average alone, Sicily will increase his price by almost 16 Fantasy points! And that's not taking into account the fact he will be much more at home in his new role this season. To keep piling on the good news in Sicily's case, Josh Gibson has retired, Luke Hodge has "retired" (still salty about this), Birchall is still injured and Frawley has injured himself again in the intraclub match, so there's plenty of room for Sicily to do his thing down in the backline. I don't even think there's reason to worry about Sicily getting tagged off half-back. The tag in Round 22 last year came as a shock to everyone, and I would think it especially shocked Sicily having never dealt with a proper tag before in his life. Not only would Sicily have learnt from that experience, but with young players like Burton, Hardwick and Morrison all able to roll back and play a similar role, as well as Stratton and Duryea accumulating disposals, I don't see a way that you can tag one of them and let the others run free. And that's not even mentioning Tom Mitchell or any other midfielders who head down back for a kick. A role change is also not an issue after seeing Sicily's intraclub domination across half-back, racking up 27 disposals and 12 marks. (source) I'd say Sicily is one of the easiest locks this season, saving you a tonne of money whilst giving you almost premium performances, and making an easy final upgrade or D6 towards the end of the year.
Angus Brayshaw
$462,000 (BE 65) Predicted Average: 89
Brayshaw gets one of the greatest things AFL Fantasy has to offer this season, and that's an injury discount. After sitting out the majority of 2017 with concussion issues, Brayshaw put all that behind him and came back, helmeted and ready to go for the last three games of the season. Those three games alone gave us enough of a glimpse to know that Brayshaw is worth the mid-priced pick, as he averaged 86 and somehow talked Champion Data into giving him DPP status off just five games in a season. In my mind Brayshaw is already locked for at least a 20-point increase in price, especially as he's always had Fantasy potential. In his rookie year, Angus averaged only 61.7 but had a bunch of 70+ scores scattered throughout his season. In his second year, Brayshaw managed to reach the tonne twice in what was once again an injury effected year. And last year Brayshaw showed consistency, slotting straight in to the Melbourne line up after recovering and giving us three straight 80+ scores. This year I'd be super surprised if Angus averages less than 80 and, even if he does, it's not a compete loss as he will still increase on his price by at least 10 points. The only problem I have picking Brayshaw is his injury history, having played only 15 games in the past two years. Whilst these seem like worrying numbers, almost all of his issues have been concussion related and it seems like he's moved beyond those injuries, even participating in the AFL X competition this season. Although he's a bit riskier, I can see Brayshaw being one of the most rewarding mid-priced options this season for those who are willing to back him in. Plus, he saves you a few dollars on some of the other defensive options and, as consistently good Defenders seem to be few and far between this season, it's definitely the spot where you can afford to take a few more risks.
Five to Watch:
- Matthew Scharenberg – $548,000 (BE 78) Predicted Average: 95
Scharenberg is unlucky not to be mentioned in the three spots above but he just doesn't quite have the appeal that the other three players do to me. Matt's not a set and forget like Crisp, he's $25k more expensive than Sicily and not even in the same price bracket as Brayshaw, plus I'm not totally convinced he will play a full season for the Pies this year. Finished off last year strong and is a fine option, just not for me.
- Ryan Clarke – $484,000 (BE 69) Predicted Average: 87
Clarke is another fantastic mid-priced option in defence, training off half-back all pre-season in a lacklustre Roos line-up. This role should see him rack up numbers as somebody has to get disposals for North Melbourne, but unfortunately Clarke suffered an injury in North's intraclub match recently. (source) If he's named Round 1 then I will consider him, but I think Brayshaw is a better option at a slightly cheaper price.
- Nathan Wilson – $499,000 (BE 71) Predicted Average: 85
Wilson has been a huge talking point this year after moving to the Dockers in the off-season. Whilst I like the move, especially after the Dockers' salivating half-back antics last year, Wilson has never really been a great Fantasy scorer even in a similar role at GWS. I just can't see him improving enough on previous seasons to warrant the price.
- Adam Oxley – $344,000 (BE 49) Predicted Average: 72
The Ox is a name we haven't heard in footy circles for a while. After having an injury interrupted career so far, Oxley was delisted by Collingwood and then picked up in the rookie draft last off-season. Word is that Oxley is injury free and I believe there are new rules in place that mean a player on the rookie list doesn't need to be fully promoted to get an AFL game, giving Ox an easier path in. That coupled with a potential Jordan De Goey club suspension could lead to seeing The Ox play AFL again in 2018. A good one to watch out for.
- Harry Morrison – $396,000 (BE 56) Predicted Average: 76
Harry rubbed the AFL Fantasy world the wrong way last year with a fantastic debut in Round 23 of the season, increasing his price this year by over $100k, purely by playing one game. You'd have to have a pretty large set to start with the young Hawk, but it was very clear from that 120 minutes of football that Morrison can play the game, both AFL and Fantasy football. Harry should also have a bigger role this year, with a few older Hawks leaving and opening up spots for the juniors to grasp, plus he was mentioned on the Hawks website as a "pre-season star", whatever that means. If you're like me and only see him averaging what he managed in Round 23 last year then I'd pass him up for a cheaper rookie who won't average as much but will earn more cash. However, if you can see him going 80+, he's definitely a great option to have.
Jaeger O'Meara
$438,000 (BE 62) Predicted Average: 94
By far the biggest must have mid-pricer for this season, but when have we all heard that before? After his knee let all Fantasy Coaches down last year, JOM should once again be on everybody's radar, and hopefully this time he'll make it worth our while. I have already written about Jaeger in this year's Deck of DT, so check out all the reasons why you should lock Jaeger in here. However, since the writing of that article there has been some more Jaeger news that makes him an even bigger lock and worth mentioning again! In the same intraclub match that Sicily had 27 disposals and 12 marks (see James Sicily's write-up above for link to the full intraclub stats), Jaeger managed 33 disposals, 7 marks and a goal! Even assuming all of those disposals except the goal were handballs, that's still 94 Fantasy points which is insane! And that's not even the best part about JOM's return to the game. By all reports, Jaeger played the whole intraclub with no strapping on his knee! My word am I excited to see what this man can achieve this season, and all of you Fantasy Coaches out there should really have him locked in your Midfield ready to go!
Connor Blakely
$646,000 (BE 92) Predicted Average: Either 87 or 106
Blakely is the hardest player to pick this year personally. His price tag is almost that of a premium and his role is so uncertain that he could be worse than last year, or he could play the whole year off half-back and dominate. It's worth noting that Blakely was actually solid all year last year, with only two scores below 70, one of those being an injury effect 8 that ended his season prematurely and angered many Fantasy Coaches. It was after Round 7 however that he really picked up his scoring due to a role change, with 7 of his 10 scores before his injury being 100+. So there's absolutely no doubt about it, Blakely is an absolute Fantasy gun in the right circumstances, but there are two things that concern me. Firstly, after doing some research, I can't really work out who will slot into the role that heralded so many Fantasy tonne's at Freo last season. Luke Ryan seems to be quietly confident of his chances of slotting into the best 22, Nathan Wilson is mentioned a lot as well as a few new rookies coming through the ranks. All reports from the Fremantle intraclub state that Blakely looks set to be spending more time in defence this season, but there's not enough Sherrin for all of these blokes to play that role and rack up a 100+ score every week. Secondly, Ross Lyon has explicitly stated that he wants to play more "aggressive defense", initiating most of his team's offense from the half-back line. (source) Whilst this seems like a good thing for Blakely or whichever player gets that fabled role, I personally think it will bring a lot of unwanted attention from opposition players. It's hard to justify shutting a player down who is accumulating big numbers but not really hurting you, but if the Dockers' play-style changes to make the half-backs more damaging rather than just accumulators, it's very easy to see opposition teams jumping on that and shutting down any player getting the ball across the half-backline. If you are 80% certain that Blakely is the one going to get that role and/or you have the spare cash and don't mind risking ending up with an 80 score from him each week, I'd say lock him into your team. If he plays down back he's a shoe-in for Round 6 DPP and I would also say a lock for Top 6 Defender status come the end of the year. However, you're going to be losing a bit of money if he plays in the midfield and averages around 85. Or worse, if he tags. Watch the JLT carefully, look into your crystal ball, buy fortune cookies, do whatever you need to find out who is getting what is now dubbed "The Role" at the Dockers, then let me know which player it is.
Jack Redden
$588,000 (BE 83) Predicted Average: 102
Once a staple in every coach's team, Redden hasn't been properly relevant since his trade to West Coast in 2015. At Brisbane Redden was an absolute force, averaging over 90 in 5 out of 7 seasons, including 3 seasons over 100 and a career best 109.2 in 2011. For the past two seasons however, Jack has consistently let down any Fantasy Coach that has backed him in, struggling to fit into the West Coast side and find any consistent form, even averaging just 64.9 in 2016, lower than his rookie average! He saw some solid improvement last year, managing a mediocre 83.5 from 17 games. This improvement shows promising signs for Redden, he wasn't in a midfield role he particularly enjoyed last season and he showed he could still play a decent Fantasy game, even averaging 98.4 between Rounds 17 – 23, including a 3-Round average of 109 between Rounds 17-19. With a couple of older West Coast midfielders making 2017 their last season, chances are Redden is going to find a home in the guts this season. Despite what seems like an obvious transition for the 27-year-old, for some reason Redden thinks he's not a lock for a midfield spot this season. However, the coaching staff at West Coast seem to disagree, meaning Jack should definitely find a spot in the middle of the ground every time he takes the field this season. (source) With this in mind, I think Redden can go back to being close to the Fantasy player he was at Brisbane and will be something similar to what Clayton Oliver was last season, with the added bonus that he's done this before, putting a few nerves of the coaches who back him in at ease. At this very moment, Redden is at my M5 but it is an extremely sore point for me and I can almost guarantee you that he will be traded out and in more than any other player in my team. Picking him is very much like picking Blakely in the fact that you're relying on Redden playing the right role, however he doesn't have the same ceiling as Blakely, but he is cheaper and has been a premium Fantasy player before. Take your pick.
Five to Watch:
- David Armitage – $459,000 (BE 65) Predicted Average: 90
He was abysmal in his two games last year before injury struck and he was left sitting on the sidelines for the rest of the season, but history and stats don't lie and Armitage has been a great Fantasy player in the past. I can all but guarantee you he is at least 15 points better than that 65 breakeven and I would hope he goes above and beyond that to something more similar to his 2015 average of 107. Similar price to Jaeger and I don't think you can have both, but one to consider for sure.
- Lachlan Hunter – $634,000 (BE 90) Predicted Average: 101
Without being terrible, Lachie failed to live up to the hype his 2016 season average of 103.5 delivered to us at the start of 2017. He's definitely in an awkward spot pricing wise and has a chance to disappoint owners if last year is anything to go by, but surely the Dogs have to improve after last year's abysmal trophy defence. I can see the Dogs going back to being a true contender this year and, in turn, can see Hunter improving his average back up to around the standard he set in 2016. Whilst a 10-15 point price increase isn't massive, he saves a fair amount of money on true premiums and should still give you a 100+ score most weeks.
- Lachlan Weller – $521,000 (BE 73) Predicted Average: 90
Lachie Weller is a fine player and all, but I think we'll be paying overs for him here, much like Gold Coast did in the trade period. There are rumours that he will be taking the majority of GAJ's midfield time, and other rumours he'll be playing off half-back. If he gets the midfield time I think a 90 average is slightly conservative, but he's just a bit awkwardly priced and we don't know what to expect at the new club.
- Trent Dumont – $546,000 (BE 77) Predicted Average: 97
I have no idea why I think Dumont is due for a breakout season. Yes, he's looked solid in previous years. Yes, there's a lot more midfield time floating around at the Roo's this year. And yes, he is looking to take a bit more of a leadership role. But why Froggy over anybody else at North? The Frenchman has always impressed me and I think this year he will be Neal-Bullen like and sky-rocket from obscurity. From memory I believe one of the boys mentioned him in The Traders' North Melbourne Price Reveal podcast, so go back and listen to that again if you're considering him. Very much a hunch, but could prove to be a very good hunch. Will be watching throughout the JLT.
- Cam Ellis-Yolman – $389,000 (BE 55) Predicated Average: 72
Three years ago, we were all aware of CEY and what he could achieve with most of us starting him as a rookie and keeping him for the majority of the season. For the last two years however, Cam has dropped out of the spotlight, playing 2 games in 2016 and none in 2017, causing Adelaide to drop him from the senior list. Adelaide then picked him back up in the rookie draft this season, showing they clearly have some sort of plan for him. I wouldn't be hugely surprised to see CEY get a game at some point in time this year, but he's definitely one to watch.
Max Gawn
$605,000 (BE 86) Predicted Average: 106
One of my favourite things to gloat about last year was the fact that I didn't get hit by the Max Gawn injury. Opting to start with a Stef/Grundy combo instead for some unknown reason I, along with every other Gawn non-owner, put a lot of distance between ourselves and all the people struck by his injury. It gets even better for Fantasy Coaches this season however, because now we get to benefit from Gawn's deflated price-tag, and my word am I excited to save a few bucks there. As far as I'm concerned, Gawn should be in 100% of teams to start the season. Gawn averaged 106.5 without missing a game in 2016 before his injury struck in 2017 and is comfortably one of the best ruckman in the competition today, and you're getting him hugely under-priced. Kreuzer is still a bit unnerving after having his biggest breakout last year, Stef has Archie Smith the worry about, Grundy has Cox, NicNat has knee issues, Goldy is no longer a premium ruckman in my opinion, and I like both Sauce Jacobs and Patty Ryder but Gawn can outscore both of them easily whilst also being cheaper! With so few solid options in the Ruck department, Max is absolutely the most valuable option in the league in my opinion; getting a premium keeper for just over $600k is way too good to pass up.
Nic Naitanui
$417,000 (BE 59) Predicted Average: 80
The reports on NicNat have been so polarising I have absolutely no idea what to believe, so I'm going to start with this statement. If NicNat is named Round 1, I believe he will be worth the risk of a late withdrawal purely because he will save you so much cash. However, be aware that if he is a late withdrawal he could give you a big, fat doughnut in Round 1 and that is something you never want. As most of you would know, NicNat had a rough 2017 where he didn't play a single game due to tearing his ACL in late 2016. There were rumours that he would make it back in late 2017, in particular for finals, but they seem to have been a bit of a sham made up by the West Coast staff, as Naitanui is now no certainty for Round 1 and probably won't play any pre-season. On the day that I started writing this article, news emerged that Naitanui was in doubt for Round 1, followed that evening by an article saying he had bone-on-bone in his knee and his career could be in danger. This was then followed the next day by NicNat completing full contact training, so I really don't know what to believe. As far as Fantasy goes, Naitanui has never been overly impressive with his career best season average coming in 2015 at 88.3, but he should be comfortably better than his 59 breakeven. If Naitanui is named Round 1, even without any pre-season games, I'll take the risk and start with him I think, as I need the cash. It's very much a bit of wait and see, but NicNat has definitely provided a huge talking point for us Fantasy Coaches this pre-season!
Jonathon Ceglar
$342,000 (BE 48) Predicted Average: 74
An interesting one that hasn't been discussed much, if at all, Ceglar spent the end of 2016 and all of 2017 out with a knee injury, but is due to return to the Hawks this pre-season and is still touted as the Hawks' future number 1 ruck option. This gives him a similar discount to Max Gawn, although Cegs is nowhere near as prominent in the AFL Fantasy world. His career high average in his four seasons playing at the club is just 73.6 in 2015, nothing to write home about by any means. He's also never rucked by himself, which is a good thing for us, because it means he's capable of a 70 average sharing ruck duties with McEvoy if needs be. The main reason that I even suggest Ceglar is that he fits the NicNat replacement fairly well, as long as he plays Round 1. Ceglar actually gives you $75k in a downgrade from Naitanui which is a massive sum of money at the start of the season, especially as the alternative is spending $200k-$300k extra for a premium ruckman. He should be pretty easy to upgrade in his Round 12 bye, either by moving Rory Lobb into the Ruck and trading Ceglar in for a forward, or to perform a usual upgrade/downgrade and get the cash to upgrade him to a premium ruckman. As I said, Ceglar really isn't anything special as a Fantasy player, but he should play and should comfortably average 20+ points more than what he is priced at, and he is the perfect price-like replacement for NicNat. So, while he probably hasn't been mentioned in Fantasy circles since he debuted, I'd give him strong consideration, especially if you're struggling to upgrade NicNat to a premium whilst also having enough cash for other positions.
*NOTE* – As I mentioned in the intro, I won't be writing a "Five to Watch" section for the Rucks as there isn't a whole heap of value ruck options in the price bracket I'm writing about. I don't mind Patty Ryder, Aaron Sandilands or Callum Sinclair, whilst Tom Nicholls and Matthew Lobbe could provide a bit of value if they manage to get a game, but I don't hold high hopes for them getting a game. Honestly, I've always liked starting with who I think will be the two best ruckmen for the season as it gives me two set and forgets at the beginning of the season and saves me from finding the money to upgrade one of them later. However, I think NicNat and Ceglar both provide a heap of value and are seriously making me consider starting with a value option at R2.
Brendon Ah Chee
$392,000 (BE 56) Predicted Average: 82
I've been constantly tossing up on the order of the #1 and #2 players in the Forward position, as there are two very deserving candidates, both of which currently have a spot in my team. At the moment, Brendon Ah Chee gets it, but don't let that discourage from picking both him and the player at number 2. As most of you would know, Ah Chee managed to get himself a one-way ticket home throughout the off-season, requesting a trade away from Port Adelaide, where he'd managed just 27 games in three seasons out of a possible six seasons, after being drafted in 2011. He was never terribly consistent but that could be attributed to the fact that the maximum amount of games he played in a season was just 11 and it's hard to play consistent footy when you're not getting a consistent game. I like the move from Brendon to go to West Coast as he's in his home state and should get a consistent game as he is apparently settling in well. (source) As far as Fantasy footy goes, Brendon has been okay, but has always struggled to find form every week, providing a similar Yeo-Yo effect as a certain other West Coast player we all have a love-hate relationship with. In 2016 he had his career best average of 65.5, but every year he has played he has produced a handful of 80+ games and a handful of 40 or less scores. As I mentioned before though, I think this can definitely be attributed to his lack of consistent games and should be rectified by playing in a whole season, which will hopefully happen this year. I can't see a lot of downside to Ah Chee, other than him not reaching his potential. West Coast obviously picked him up for a reason, he's happy to be home, he's had a long time in the AFL system to get used to AFL life, and has proven he's capable of producing good scores on multiple occasions. Unless he has all of a sudden forgotten how to play football, or god forbid he picks up an injury, I think Ah Chee is an extremely safe mid-pricer to slot into your forward line.
Allen Christensen
$331,000 (BE 48) Predicted Average: 80
After not playing half of 2016 and all of 2017 due to injury, Bundy is back and seemingly fit to return Round 1. As I mentioned before, he's incredibly unlucky not to have top spot in this section and is 100% a worthy #1 mid-priced forward candidate, so don't consider him any less because he's not mentioned first. Bundy has always been a fairly relevant draft player, averaging a touch over 84 as a forward option from 2013-2015, but his injury discount has made him incredibly classic relevant this year. I'm actually amazed that he hasn't been mentioned more, although it does warm my heart to see that just over 25% of people currently have him in their teams. The main selling point for me is Christensen's price/breakeven. For just $61k more than teammate and new rookie Cam Rayner, you can have an all-but guaranteed 75+ average, which is more than can be said for Rayner and provides you with a nice stepping stone to a premium or a midfielder that sneakily snags Forward status in Round 6 or 12. I'm looking at Bundy as less of a mid-pricer and more as a rookie on roids, with a slightly inflated price-tag but much more likely to give you good scores. He's also recently been voted into the leadership group due to his attitude while injured (source), meaning he will be leading the young Lions outfit from the front, and hopefully providing bigger scores than previous seasons because of that! I can definitely see Bundy providing great cash flow in the early rounds and an easy upgrade target when the time comes, definitely worth the extra cash over a rookie.
Devon Smith
$575,000 (BE 82) Predicted Average: 97
He's not so much value, but I believe Devon could provide a serious case to be a Top 6 Forward this season and, as such, would be a fairly cheap keeper option to start the season with and forget about. For his whole career Smith has been a relevant Fantasy player wearing the wrong colours, playing a small forward role at the stacked GWS rather than the midfield role he would get on most other teams. After the move to Essendon I must say I'm pretty exciting about what Devon can do, especially if he gets the midfield time he deserves. Throughout his career, Smith has only averaged below 80 twice from six seasons, both being his first two years in the game. He also has a career high season average of 94, which is pretty impressive for a bloke who's played as a small forward his whole life. Also, take this for a fun fact: Devon Smith has never gone a season without at least one 100+ score, so at least you know he's guaranteed for one ton! All jokes aside, I'm definitely on Team Warnie as far as Smith is concerned and have his average at around the same as Heeney/Billings which is solid enough for Top 6 Forward status in my opinion. I currently have quite a cheap looking forward line and Smith is sitting at my F2, save money where you can and jump on board before the season starts, it will be worth it.
Five to Watch:
- Rory Lobb – $446,000 (BE 66) Predicted Average: 80
Lobb is unlucky to miss out on a spot in the top 3 due to an injury that could likely keep him out of Round 1. (source) This is bad not only because we probably can't start him in our teams, but also because somebody could come in for him and fill that #1 ruck role at GWS too well, making Lobb more of a Forward again. If he's picked Round 1 then it's a definite greenlight to put him in your team as he reeks of value as the lone-ruckman in Western Sydney however, a definite buyer-beware comes your way if he's not picked and you try to chase him when he's healthy.
- Christian Petracca – $500,000 (BE 71) Predicted Average: 85
Is this finally the year that Petracca breaks out? Having such high expectations must weigh down on the younger players, however I believe it's been a problem of position that has led to Petracca letting down Fantasy coaches who have backed him in, rather than the fact that he's got the weight of the Fantasy world on his shoulders. I feel like this is the season that more midfield time is coming Petracca's way and I think the young gun should take it in his stride.
- Hayden Crozier – $467,000 (BE 66) Predicted Average: 76
He's one that I'm not particularly keen on but Hayden Crozier has been talked about a lot this pre-season. After a change of clubs, people see Crozier's output across the board going up. Bevo has even stated that he'll be playing as a running half-back. (source) Unfortunately, even when Crozier is playing that role, he still doesn't have very good Fantasy numbers. I get that he may be a changed man at the Bulldogs, but at that price-tag and with his history I just don't see him being a lot of value, hence why he's so low on this list.
- David Mundy – $593,000 (BE 84) Predicted Average: 98
He's been a solid Fantasy player for years but somehow David Mundy always slips under the Classic format radar, probably because he's usually not quite good enough. However, with the current lack of high scoring Forward options, I think Mundy is quite relevant this year. Apparently Mundy is fit and healthy and has had a full pre-season (source), which is important for an old fella like him. I can see him being a real sleeper this year, and an asset for both Fremantle, and the Coaches that pick him up early. PoD for sure.
- Toby McLean – $603,000 (BE 85) Predicted Average: 96
McLean doesn't provide a huge amount of value, but he is a chance at being a Top 6 Forward at the moment. Toby hit a few rich veins of form last season and really lifted his game to the next level, especially toward the end of the season. Whilst I'm not totally convinced he's capable of doing that much better, I think the Dogs as a whole will lift and surely that brings McLean up a few points anyway. Definitely not a bad option, as long as you plan to hold onto him all season.
Well, that's that for my pre-season article! I hope it helped all of you Fantasy Coaches to decide on a few players' futures in your teams, or maybe even help you find a cheap option to save you some cash. I'll be around once a month throughout the season to help you find those under-priced machines and PoD's, but until then you can chuck a tweet or two my way at @SparksyDT, and I'll do my best to reply. Until then, happy trading and good luck with season 2018!
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Thoughts re: Walters? Finished last year with a bang!
Heeney technically a mid-priced than. Great article though. Might look at Ceglar especially is McEvoy picks something up
I'm gonna throw a name into the hat here… Jack Bowes. $351k, defender status. Going into his second season as a #10 pick, has apparently trained the roof down and impressed in AFLX – touted for much more midfield time, could be a really handy player to watch… Could be another Clayton Oliver…
And in the same basket, Hugh McCluggage. They're my two major breakout predictions.
Well if $650k is premium category I've only got 6 in my team. Laird, Titch, Zerrett, Adams, Crouch and Cogs
Who peeps think
Last spot I can't decide over
Fyfe Parker or cripps
I think your comment about Crozier is a bit harsh. He went 88, 107, 84, 89, 90, 63, 58, 114, 65 when thrown down back midway through 2016. Big chance to go 80+ with talk of JJ playing forward and some friendly +6 the dogs chip around back there.
Great article sparksy. I've been considering ceglar the last few weeks but lacking the balls to put him in my side atm.
He's injured atm; didn't play the intraclub.
Thoughts on Sinclair now that Tippet has retired? Should mean an extra 10HO a game at least, better JS too
Tippett only played 9 games and he's still sharing the load with Naismith.. negligible improvement imo
Sparksy, top article, if a little generous on $ for a mid-pricer. Only one other to consider IMO Aaron young $387 change to GC and a possible run through the midfield. Have to see what jlt shows…….
Crisp is mid priced ?
No love for Charlie Curnow?
Anyone got opinions on Matthew Kennedy? Is he a Gibbs type player? Or is he a big unknown?
The problem I find with this article is that you seem to think that most of player you critique are great. (There are only so many players you can fit into your team, and you seem to be having many each-way bets.) Other than that, thanks for your input.
Brayshaw or Christensen?
3 rookie def or 3 fwd rookies?


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Remarks as prepared for delivery at a dinner discussion preceding the conference, "State Budgets Under Stress: Paths to Sustainability." MacArthur hosted the conference in partnership with the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago, New York and Philadelphia, as well as the National Association of State Budget Officers.
MacArthur is glad to be working again with the Chicago Fed to help inform the American public and policymakers of the fiscal realities facing our state and our country. Last summer we co-sponsored a public forum on the fiscal crisis that drew more than 300 people. So there's evidently deep public interest in this topic and I look forward to another substantive discussion tonight.
You might know MacArthur because of our Fellows program — the so-called "genius awards," — or sponsorship of public broadcasting, or because you noticed that we seek a "more verdant world." How do we connect to the question of government budgets? In fact, we have a long record of addressing large social issues, from community development in America's cities to the implications of an aging population.
Few issues are larger than the fiscal crisis facing governments. In 2006, David Walker, then Comptroller General, came to MacArthur and impressed on us the grave situation at the federal level. He suggested that the U.S. could face catastrophic economic failure if we did not adopt more responsible policies.
The next year, the Foundation funded the National Academies of Sciences and Public Administration to convene an expert committee and develop scenarios for long-term fiscal sustainability at the federal level. The committee's report, Choosing the Nation's Fiscal Future, was released in January 2010 and helped inform the President's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, and other credible efforts to address the issue. I was pleased to see a dog-eared copy on the desk of the co-chairman, Erskine Bowles, when I met with him a year ago.
In June 2010, we joined the Peterson and Kellogg Foundations in supporting AmericaSpeaks, an exercise that brought together thousands of citizens by nationwide satellite link to seek budget solutions that they could agree on.
And we funded the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center to model how catastrophic budget failure would affect America's ability to borrow, the dollar's reserve currency status, and more.
As we worked on the federal situation, it became clear that the states faced a similar challenge which was having immediate consequences. State governments are on the front line of delivering services: health, education, public safety, courts and prisons, transportation, and other areas essential to all citizens — particularly to the poor and those with special needs.
The states are addressing the crisis by passing on costs, reducing benefits, cutting programs, and privatizing. We could be seeing a fundamentally different relationship developing between citizens and government as ordinary people have to pay more for public services and, at the same time, lose benefits.
Another large trend has caught our attention. While many Americans are experiencing hardship, others at the very top of the economic ladder are in a period of extraordinary prosperity. Between 1979 and 2006, the top one percent of Americans saw their incomes rise 256 percent; the poorest twenty percent gained only 11 percent. And during the economic expansion of 2002-2007, two-thirds of income growth went to the richest one percent of families.
We think that the combination of a fiscal crisis for government and growing economic inequality may be dangerous. We worry that it could create resentment, alienation, and a divided, less stable democracy.
The MacArthur Foundation is already invested in addressing the fiscal crisis. We encourage our political establishment to be honest with the American people about how serious and urgent the situation has become. We look for clarity in defining the problem, and bipartisan courage in working toward a comprehensive solution. And we hope for ways forward that are equitable, preserve a robust safety net, and encourage economic growth.
But we are also interested in learning more about the causes and consequences of concentrated wealth.
Clearly, the causes are complex, not fully understood. Social and demographic changes, globalization, technological advances, and relaxed financial regulation have each played a part. Some political scientists have also suggested that government policies enacted by both parties over the last several decades, including tax policy, have skewed the social and economic playing field.
The most obvious consequence has been to channel more benefits to the wealthiest and to put pressure on an increasingly less secure middle class. But there are other consequences, less clear, that could be compelling. For example:
It is too early for us to know where this line of inquiry will lead us, or whether there will be anything a Foundation like ours could do in response. But it would be remiss of us not to pay close attention to one of the most notable trends of our time.
Let me end by reiterating our core concerns. First, our nation and the states must take concerted action to secure our fiscal future. Our representatives need to face up to the consequences of past promises and avoid making hollow promises for the future.
Second, we cannot lose sight of the truth that our policies and budgets are not abstractions. They have direct effects on citizens, their education, healthcare, and other services. Where we have to cut spending, we must take pains to minimize harm and preserve essential infrastructure.
We all share a commitment to resolving our fiscal crisis. I look forward to our discussion tonight and during the conference tomorrow, confident that it will reflect America's best values, a balance of competitiveness and compassion.

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The Brooklyn Nets will retire the No. 5 jersey of Jason Kidd, who led the franchise to its greatest NBA success as a player and is now its coach.
The Nets said Monday the ceremony will take place Oct. 17 before their preseason game against the Miami Heat.
Kidd led the New Jersey Nets to the 2002 and 2003 NBA Finals and is their career leader in numerous statistical categories. He ended his 19-year playing career after spending last season with the New York Knicks, and the Nets hired him as their coach in June.
He will be the sixth Nets player to have his number retired, following Julius Erving, Drazen Petrovic, John Williamson, Bill Melchionni and Buck Williams


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70 days. Snap peas are best eaten fresh and
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podded peas "mange tout" meaning
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When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost, or as soon as soil can be worked. Soil temperature must be above 40°F. In USDA zones 8 or warmer, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest.
When to start inside: Not recommended.
Special germination instructions: Soak seed in water for 12 to 24 hours before sowing.
Harvesting: Snap peas should be harvested when the pods are plump. Peas that are too mature will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest daily. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other, as the vines are brittle
Artist: Marjorie Leggitt
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Portable Assembly: Attached Knobs
The Perfect 10 table tops are similar to their full-size sisters, the P10 and P20 displays. The table tops are constructed with engineered aluminum extrusion and tension fabric graphics. The frames assemble without tools using attached knobs. The Perfect 10 table top components are individually numbered and ship in a durable roto-molded case with die-cut foam packaging.
Choose from 7 frame colors, like red, blue, green, black, white, or silver, at no extra charge. Want more information? Give us call or send us an email.
Table Top Systems
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With the exception of a few Intro Table Top designs, which are built exclusively for 8 ft. tables, all the tabletops will fit both 6 ft and 8 ft tables. Most, however, fit better on an 8 ft. table, which allows for addtional space for literature and promotional products.
See the Table Throw Gallery for a wide selection of printed and unprinted throws.
A full-size table throw covers all four sides of the table, where an economy size throw will cover 3 sides leaving the back of the table open.
Classic Exhibits Inc. warranties the performance of its portable, modular, and custom hybrid systems during normal use, excluding excessive wear and tear, as per the instructions. This covers the workmanship and locking systems as long as the exhibit has a useful life. All remaining parts are covered against defective materials or workmanship as long as the exhibit is in service. The warranty is transferable should the product be sold or assigned to another party.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages due to abuse, misuse, or shipping damages. This warranty does not cover laminate cracks and chips, wood crate and roto-molded case damage (excluding workmanship), aluminum extrusion scuffs, mars, and scratches from normal use, and graphics wear and tear or misuse. The manufacturer is not responsible for lost or missing parts once the owner has assembled, accepted, and used the product.
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The Infinite Monkey Cage (BBC Radio 4), July 23rd, 2013's broadcast (available here) dealt with Alfred Russel Wallace.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the life and works of Alfred Russel Wallace, the lesser known co-founder of the theory of evolution by natural selection. They are joined on stage by biologists Steve Jones and Aoife McLysaght and comedian Tony Law to ask whether Wallace is the great unsung hero of biology and why it was Darwin who seems to have walked away with all the glory.
Aoife McLysaght remindes listeners of Theodosius Dobzhansky's important summation: "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution."
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Philosophical reflections on perfume and perfumery: An exploration of aesthetic, epistemological, metaphysical, moral, ontological, and phenomenological issues. Relevant comments are most welcome—whether you agree or disagree!
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The Golden State Warriors have named Mark Jackson, a 17-year NBA veteran as a player and current ABC broadcaster, as the team's new head coach, it was announced today. Jackson becomes the 24th head coach in franchise history and the 19th since the team moved to the West Coast in 1962. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not announced.
Jackson, 46, played for seven organizations – New York (twice), the L.A. Clippers, Indiana (twice), Denver, Toronto, Utah and Houston – during his highly-successful 17-year NBA career and helped guide his teams to the playoffs in 14 of those 17 seasons. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he ranks third on the NBA's all-time assists list (10,334) – trailing only John Stockton and Jason Kidd – and was named a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team in 1989. Jackson was originally selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1987 NBA Draft (18th overall) and promptly captured NBA Rookie of the Year honors at the conclusion of the 1987-88 campaign. He established a still-standing NBA record for assists by a rookie in a single season (868) and played for five Hall of Fame coaches during his collegiate and professional careers (Lou Carnesecca, Lenny Wilkens, Jerry Sloan, Pat Riley and Larry Brown).
"After an extensive search and a great deal of consideration, we have come to the conclusion that Mark Jackson is the best coach for this team," said Warriors' General Manager Larry Riley. "He will bring a youthful and fresh approach to our team and the fact that he enjoyed a stellar playing career, where he served most of that time as the leader of some very successful teams, will prove invaluable in the long run. We were looking for a coach with leadership ability and a strong personality and believe Mark possesses those qualities. He's very well respected in NBA circles, is a consummate professional and his knowledge and background will be an incredible asset for our team and organization."
"We are tremendously excited about the addition of Mark Jackson as our new head coach," said Warriors' Owner Joe Lacob. "He epitomized leadership as a player in this league for 17 seasons and we think that characteristic – and many other positive traits – will translate very well into his coaching duties with our young team. He was a leader and a winner both on and off the floor in this league and we're convinced that he is the right person to guide this team into the future and help us achieve the success that we are striving for as an organization."
"I am really elated about this opportunity and I'm looking forward to the challenge of building the Warriors into a perennial contender," said Jackson. "I cannot tell you how impressed I was with the organization during our meetings, beginning at the top with Joe Lacob and, of course, with Larry Riley, Bob Myers and Jerry West. I have sensed that Joe is committed to winning and building a team and a culture the right way. I think we all witnessed that with some of the recent front office additions as well and some of the other positive things that have been done in recent months. This is an incredible opportunity and I am honored and thank God that I have been chosen to be the next coach of the Warriors. The Bay Area has always had some of the best fans in the NBA and I look forward to being a part of that incredible atmosphere at Oracle Arena, along with my wife, my kids and my church family, who are thrilled as well."
Jackson, who will assume his new duties at the conclusion of the NBA Finals, appeared in 131 playoff games during his career, including 23 with the Indiana Pacers in 2000, when he was a member of the Eastern Conference Champions (played L.A. Lakers in the NBA Finals). Additionally, he led the NBA in assists during the 1996-97 campaign (11.4 apg).
Jackson will be introduced to the Bay Area media later this week.
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Off the Beaten Path: Patacon Pisao's Carne Mechada Patacón
"Shredded beef, special sauce, ketchup, mayo, lettuce, fried cheese, on a double-fried plantain bun."
The name of this Venezuelan joint in Elmhurst, Queens, translates to "flattened plantain." Guess the otherwise happy looking plantain on the awning is fleeing said smashing. The jaunty little chap is the first anthropomorphic vegetable I've seen on a Latin American restaurant sign—usually animals like Pollo Campero's chicken are depicted urging patrons to consume their brethren. That frilly bit below the sign proclaims, "El Verdadero Sabor de la Comida Venezolano," or "the true taste of Venezuelan food."
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As pupusas are to El Salvador, so patacónes are to Venezuela. The hefty sandwiches resemble burgers, save for one key difference—rather than bread, the "bun" is two disks of flattened plaintain that have been fried twice. Thanks to a combination of ketchup, mayo and the restaurant's special sauce (made from a secret combination of veggies) this carne mechada patacón ($5) smells sort of like a Big Mac, but it's way better.
Sandwiched between the crunchy, nutty-tasting fried disks is a generous helping of stewed shredded beef, topped with lettuce and the aforementioned condiments. Those ingredients would be perfectly tasty on their own, but there's also a small disk of slightly salty fried cheese.
"Shredded beef, special sauce, ketchup, mayo, lettuce, fried cheese, on a double-fried plantain bun," may not have the same ring as the Big Mac jingle, but a carne mechada patacón is still far more delicious than a Big Mac. It's also far messier. By the end you'll understand why you were given a generous stack of napkins and a wetnap.
Patacon Pisao also offers several other types of patacon (pernil, queso, pollo) as well as an array of arepas and tacuchos. If you look closely at the sign you will note that the bit of text on the left reads, "Patacon Pisao #2." The original location is a truck in Inwood that opens in the evening and closes in the wee hours. Good to know if I ever find myself hungry after a night of hoofing in a Dominican dance hall.
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85-22 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst NY 11373 (map) 718-899-8922
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It's that time of the year again. Fun week out at Redstone for the Shell Houston Open.
It's been a busy week already for me. I played in the Monday Pro-Am with the KPRC Local 2 team and our pro Duffy Waldorf. Lot of fun and we finished -12 under par and had our share of good and bad shots along the way.
Today, I emceed two events for the PGA Tour and SHO folks. Early afternoon I emceed the PGA Tour's player panel which is fun every year. Good chance to hear the behind the scenes stuff from the tour. About 150 folks from Shell Oil were the special guests hearing from the likes of Ricky Barnes, Nick O'Hern and others.
Wednesday is the Grand Pro-Am and our special here on KPRC Local 2 . I'll be live for my regular 6pm sports and then join me and Rachel McNeill and the crew for our 7pm special on the Shell Houston Open.
Thursday it's tourney time... Come on out , it's going to be fun as Phil tries to defend his title.


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The OfficeServ 7200 is a Samsung manufactured IP solution with lots of advanced functions suitable for any size of organisation.
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I made a build status and deploy button using a Raspberry Pi that connects to our Octopus deploy server and our CruiseControl.net build server.
Why? Well it all started a while ago I got a Raspberry Pi mini computer to muck around with at home. I was pretty blown away with it for a number of reasons
They had me at cheap! It wasn't until it arrived that I realised how cool being able to mess with programmable pins was. This started my journey, at first I was reading articles on the web and eventually I bought this book Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, 5th Edition to get a more comprehensive understanding about electronics.
A few months later and we are using Raspberry Pi's at work for fun and profit. Having a device on my desk at work for testing gave me the idea for a project that was suitably simple. I wanted to make something to learn about electronics and practise some soldering. The idea was to make some status LEDs indicate the health of the build at work and have a button for deploying our software. I managed to get it working, this is what it looks like, some people have said that it bears some resemblance to a Nyan Cat.
Raspberry Pi Deploy Button
A few people have been asking about how it went. I made a video so you can see for your self.
I wrote the software that runs the button and the LEDs in Javascript using node.js. I used node because it has heaps of packages that communicate via http and with the GPIO pins. Getting the software up and running was rather quick.
I found it amusing to operate electronics using a high level language. To read and write from the GPIO pins I tried a number of packages and ended up using onoff because it supports reading via an interrupt rather than polling, which thrashes the CPU.
We are using CruiseControl.net for our build server and Octopus Deploy for our deploy server. I used request.js for getting the build and deploy status via http.
To start a deploy, Octopus has a command line tool written in .net that lets you remote control the server. I thought this would be the most stable interface to code against, so I tweaked the code to get it to run in mono, but I discovered there is an issue in mono that I am still waiting on a fix for. It should be possible to use request.js for creating and deploying a release, but I can wait a little longer.
I thought software was hard, then I started learning about electronics. It's amazing computers work at all.
For the LEDs, I am using an Integrated Circuit with a Darlington Array of transistors on it, this allows a higher voltage to power the LEDs and protects the CPU which is connected to the pins. Each LED requires a different resistor according to its specifications. I found this handy site that talks about GPIO pin interfacing.
You would think the button would be pretty easy, it is either on or off right? it's a bool! Well not quite, the button needs to be grounded so that it can be read correctly. Also you want to know what the value is when it changes without using your CPU to poll all the time. So you need an interrupt which signals your program when the pin changes state. To top it all off, when you go to read the value, it might not be correct as electricity bounces. To counter bounce you can write some code to trade off responsiveness with accuracy or use a low pass filter (a circuit).
I really enjoyed making this, it started off as a simple idea to practice soldering, but turned into something that is rather useful. I think for our team, it sets the bar for how easy the deployment of our software should be. It is a physical symbol that the deploy is one step, and any features that get deployed, need to a part of that step. If anyone makes it more complicated than that, then they are going to have to get the soldering iron out.


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Pink Eye. The Gift That Keeps on Giving
If your kids haven't woken up with one or both of their eyes crusted closed, it's only a matter of time.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis). The gift That Keeps on Giving:
Pink eye, or Conjunctivitis, is a common eye ailment that has affected many of us. It is caused by an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eyeball). Pink eye can be caused by bacterial infections, viruses, or allergies. If pink eye develops, the sclera (white part of the eye) may become red or pink in color. There may be discharge, which can irritate the eyes further. Often the condition appears in one eye and then spreads to the other. There are several types of pink eye, and most are contagious. Depending on which type of pink eye you have, symptoms may last between seven and fourteen days. Source
In other words,
one night
your kids will go to bed fine only to wake up the next morning with their eye all pink and goopy. If you're like me you'll call it a fluke. Until they wake up the next morning with both of their eyes pink and crusty. Oops!
At this point you have two choices. You can let it run it's course which could take up to 2 weeks, or you can take them to the pediatrician and get antibiotics.
The problem with letting it run it's course is that pink eye is super
contagious and kids love to share their germs! If you wait it out, chances are that everyone in the house will become infected.
They do sell over the counter medication but it only helps with viral pink eye. The bacterial kind needs to be treated with antibiotics.
Your best bet is just to take them to the pediatrician and start the medication (if they need them) ASAP. After 24 hours they are no longer contagious. But proper hand washing is key to keep it from spreading to other people... Try telling that
to a 6 year old :/
You should also...
-Wash the child's pillow case.
-Don't share towels, wash clothes, or hand towels with those who are infected.
-Disinfect common areas like door knobs, faucets handles, toys, etc.
-Try to discourage eye touching or rubbing.
Lastly, here's a tip that the pediatrician "never gave me" *wink* *wink*...If your child's eyes look fine after a couple of days on the meds., you can stop giving them the drops. Save the rest of the bottle and use them on other members of the home that may catch it.
This is really helpful if your insurance is like ours and charges $100 just to walk in the pediatrician's door. Also, you might happen to be the the lucky one who gets it next :(


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One day while on vacation we decided to go to Broadway at the beach to walk around, do a little shopping (mostly window shopping) and eat some lunch. We got there right around lunch time and I was already pretty hungry, so we started looking for food right away. My sister is a vegetarian, so we like to check menus before we just blindly walk into a restaurant, that way we can make sure there are some meat free options for her.
There were two restaurants right by where we walked in, Senor Frogs and another one, both had their menu's out, I was already getting to the point where I needed to eat soon, so I didn't want to shop and walk around looking for a place, I just wanted to eat. We decided Senor Frogs looked the best and went in. (The menu's outside were just food choices, not prices and none of us had ever eaten there.)
We were seated quickly, and started picking out food and drinks, we ordered our drinks and then looked at prices, it was a bit more than we expected, but we picked what we wanted from the cheaper things and went to order.
Remember how I said my sister is a vegetarian? Well she ordered vegetable fajitas, and the waitress said they didn't have them anymore. That was the only meat free meal on the menu. Then she tried to come up with some way to make vegetarian fajitas and was talking about carrots and broccoli. Has this girl never had fajitas?! So I decided to chime in... "Can't you just use the peppers and onions you would normally put on the chicken fajitas, and just leave out the meat?" "oh, I guess we could do that, but I would have to charge you for the chicken fajitas." um.. ok, clearly this restaurant has issues, and their first is that they hire dumb waitresses. Seriously? If you have a vegetarian fajita on the menu, why can you not charge that price?!
Then I go to order a cheese burger and ask if they can put guacamole on it. She tells me it will cost $3 more. WHAT?! for a spoon full of guacamole it will cost $3?! um.. no thanks.
Anyway, they managed to make a meat free fajita, much to my surprise. we ate, were decently satisfied with our food (it wasn't the best that's for sure, but it was edible.) Then we got the bill. $100. I couldn't believe that the meal cost $100, the girls split a children's meal. My brother in law ordered an appetizer as a meal. There's no way our food should have been that much (there were no mistakes on the bill though, we looked, this restaurant is just completely over priced, especially for their brainless waitresses who must be getting really good term life insurance through their employer for as much as their food costs.
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You had to know the braintrust running the "Office" would have to go a different direction once Steve Carell carpools off into the sunset at the end of the season.
But the idea of Harvey Keitel as a replacement? That's really going in a different direction.
"Office" executive producer Paul Lieberstein tells E! online that Keitel, who recently starred on ABC's "Life on Mars," is his ideal candidate.
"He's probably the only guy who can do it and he's doing TV now," said Paul.
Naturally, no one has even approached Keitel about the news. Minor details, right?
But it sends a strong direction on the thought process here. They are not looking for a Steve Carell clone.
"We don't want to bring in another Michael, having someone play a very similar character because we have such a high regard for Steve," said Lieberstein.
It also shows they are not going to hire within most likely (sorry Dwight Shrute)
But the expression of these sentiments is a little puzzling. We love the bold casting and Mr. White from "Reservoir Dogs" would certainly make sure that everyone tipped well at TGIFridays during the next office business lunch.
But why raise this level of expectation so early in the game if there's a very good chance that Keitel will say no? And then limit yourself to this being the only guy who can really do it?
Even if he's "doing" TV, does he really want to sit in Carell's already warm "Office" chair and live with that level of expectation and then carry the burden if it doesn't work? It would be a bold move on both parts.
Stay tuned!
Dunder-Mifflin Seeks Harvey Keitel's Resume for "The Office"
You had to know the braintrust running the "Office" would have to go a different direction once Steve Carell carpools off into the sunset at the end of the season.


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What to do in Macedonia
Macedonia is a landlocked country in the Balkans with spiritual sunsets waiting for you. It's heaven for adventurers with mountains, walking trails, and gorgeous regions everywhere. So if you want to discover more of Europe's wonders, Macedonia is the answer.
Fly to Skopje so you can travel to the gateway of the rest of Macedonia. You'll instantly see the glorious history of the country when you visit historic landmarks like the statue of Alexander the Great, the Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, the Parliament Building, and Porta Macedonia at night. They're quite the sight, so don't forget to bring your camera too.
Get to know Macedonia's capital even better with a museum tour. Take your pick of the Archaeological Museum of Macedonia, Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of the Macedonian Struggle, the Natural Science Museum, and the Macedonian National Museum & Icon Gallery.
Looking for more outdoor adventures? This European gem won't disappoint! Explore the breathtaking views of Ohrid Lake, Prespa Lake, and Dojran Lake. They're a must for anyone visiting Macedonia.
Take a trip to the Pellister Mountains, Shar Palina, and the rolling hills of the East. Explore Matka Canyon next for a picnic or a swim by the river. And for the best views of Skopje, you have to climb Vodno Mountain.
Another great way for you to discover culture in Macedonia is by shopping, especially the bazaars of Skopje, Tetovo, Ohrid and Bitola. And if your trip is around the end of November to December, you can be part of the grand Taksirat Festival too!
When to visit Macedonia
The best time to visit Macedonia is from April to November. Be part of Ohrid's Festival from June to August, Skopje's jazz festival and the Wine Carnival of the Tikves region from September to October. But if you want to experience winter in Macedonia, pack warm clothes and snuggle up beside campfires in chalets from December to March.
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Travelling to and around Macedonia
From Australia, you will reach Macedonia through the Skopje Alexander the Great Airport or the Ohrid St Paul the Apostle Airport. Macedonia also has plenty of transportation options, so you can explore the country by plane, bus, taxi, train, bicycle, rental car and motorcycle.
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Many unforgettable events take place in Florence during this most beautiful time of the year.
In April the renowned Mostra Internazionale dell'Artigianato, the International Handcrafts Trade Fair, takes place at the Fortezza da Basso.
We highly recommend the annual arts and opera festival Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, happening from late April to June.
Florence has much to offer for visitors of all ages. Especially for children we suggest the following two exciting museums.
The Galileo Museum unveils discoveries and inventions of the father of modern science, including laboratories and interactive and fun activities. For sports fans we suggest the Sports Museum of Football (twenty minutes from the center of Florence), with a wealth of documentation on the history of the Italian National Team and its champions. Did you know that soccer, rugby and football originated in Florence?
The gorgeous Lungarno Suites Hotel offers a world of relaxation for the family, privacy and elegance. Imagine everyone relaxing together on the couch, raving about the delightful day in Florence. That's what it's all about!


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We headed down to Northfield last weekend to see the family. Here are some random pictures from Jamie's Dad's house.
Some Pictures from Last Weekend
We headed down to Northfield last weekend to see the family. Here are some random pictures from Jamie's Dad's house.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 7:57 AM 0 comments
Computer Whiz
The kids are starting to use computers at a very young age these days...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 7:44 AM 0 comments
Naked Baby!!!
So what has Sylvia been up to lately you ask???
She has been:
1. Eating lots of new foods including: squash, sweet potatoes, peas, green beans, and trying bananas (but not liking them so much!)
2. Learning to play with her finger foods. She hasn't mastered the task of putting them in her mouth yet, but can throw them on the ground quite well. Lucy sure doesn't seem to mind.
3. Her balance has improved greatly and will sit for along time without support. She will go from sitting to her belly, but hasn't quite figured out the reverse.
5. Fighting off her first tooth. Starting last Thursday, she just wasn't the same baby, and we now believe it was due to her teething.
6. And finally, she is leaning into whoever is holding her for the 'snuggle' and if you are lucky, you will even get a hug!
Sunday, February 22, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 6:24 PM 0 comments
Some of Sylvia's First Foods
Just not so sure about them bananas:
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 9:29 AM 2 comments
Almost the Best Valentine's Meal Ever
I have never really enjoyed Valentine's Day. Flowers are expensive and they die quickly, it is hard to get reservations at the good restaurants, and you have to spend $4 on a card that is thrown away the next day.
This year was different. We decided about a week ago that we would stay in and cook our own meals for Valentine's day. First Jamie prepared some great huevos rancheros for breakfast. Jamie's mom brought over all the ingredients to night before when she watched Sylvia - Thanks Charleen! In addition, I had come across a recipe for BBQ Brisket Pizza that looked so good, we just had to try it. I was loving it because a) we don't have to go out for Valentines dinner and b) we get to eat Pizza for Valentines!
I gave Jamie the night off, so she enjoyed reading that damn book, Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. For those not familiar with the series of books, where have you been? Basically, when Jamie gets a new book, she goes into 'crazy psycho reader mode'. So while I was slaving away over the hot stove, she enjoyed a glass of yummy wine. We first tried this wine at Napa Valley Grille when Jacob worked there. It was an Orogeny Pinot Noir, and it is awesome.
Back to the meal... It was pretty simple to make. Homemade crust covered with BBQ sauce, then the beef brisket, followed by two large onions that had been caramelized. Topped off with some fresh mozzarella cheese. Pop it in the oven for about 15 minutes and we were ready to go.
Check out this spread:
Monday, February 16, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 10:00 AM 1 comments
Pink Week
In honor of Valentine's Day, this past week at daycare was known as 'pink week'. A bit of history is needed for this to make sense... Every morning when I drop Sylvia off at daycare, the teachers comment that she is wearing a cute outfit, but note that it is never pink. Jamie and I have made a conscious decision not to make her look like a crazy, covered in pink baby girl, but rather a girl who is fine wearing green, blue, brown, whatever... So back to present day. I wanted to show the daycare ladies that Sylvia does own some pink clothes. As a matter of fact, every outfit she wore last week was pink and very girly. Pink onsies, pink tops, pink bottoms, pink tights, and pink socks... (That almost sounds like a Dr. Seuss book!)
Sunday, February 15, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 9:46 AM 2 comments
Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day from Sylvia!!!
I think she enjoyed her special V-Day meal of parsnips and rice. She liked them so much, she was in a 'giggly' mood.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 3:06 PM 2 comments
Ice Cream for Breakfast
As I am sure some of you are aware, the 1st Saturday in February is known as 'International Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day'. We have celebrated this event for many years, usually at the Sebastian Joe's in Uptown. This year was a little different since Charleen and the boys spent the night at our place on Friday, we opted for a quieter setting at home. Jamie and Charleen made about 20 waffles and we enjoyed a nice bowl of ice cream on the side.
The kids played, ate tons of popcorn, and watched movies. Jared and Blake even found some really good hiding spots upstairs in our closet... While in the meantime, the moms and dads enjoyed some curling, some tasty beverages, and a few laughs.
Sunday, February 8, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 3:37 PM 3 comments
I Heart You
Friday, February 6, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 9:18 PM 2 comments
Sylvia's Baptism
Last Sunday, February 1st, Sylvia was baptized at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Pastor Randy Freund conducted the ceremony.
After the service, which Sylvia did great through by the way, we headed over to Mom and Dad's house for lunch and some socializing.
Did we mention presents? Sylvia and Great Grandpa spent a good five minutes unwrapping this one...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 4:49 PM 1 comments
Pictures from Zach's Birthday Party
Monday, February 2, 2009 | Posted by Brodd Family at 7:08 AM 0 comments


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Another portion of the Beaver Stadium videoboard project was completed Thursday, as a gigantic, 35-feet by 25-feet back lit Nittany Lion logo was secured on the north side of Beaver Stadium.
The 6,500-pound logo is on the back of the new stadium videoboard overlooking Park Avenue and contains 1,400 LED lights. The white portion of the logo will illuminate; giving the illusion that the Nittany Lion is floating.
An exact replica will be added to the new Beaver Stadium south videoboard next week, weather permitting.
The logo contains 1,400 bright LEDs that only use 330 watts of total electricity, equal to the electricity used by just three standard incandescent bulbs and one quarter the amount of electricity used by a standard coffee pot.
The logo contains 1,400 bright LEDs that only use 330 watts of total electricity, equal to the electricity used by a standard coffee pot.
Bunting Graphics constructed the two Nittany Lion logos in Pittsburgh, arriving in University Park in four pieces. Both logos are being assembled on site prior to being raised into position. The Barton Malow Company is performing the construction of the logos.
The interior portion of the videoboard construction is continuing. The south side videoboard is completely assembled and is going through signal testing. The north side is scheduled for its testing next week.
The videoboards measure at 53 yards (North) and 43 yards (South), respectively. Project manager Forrest Brewer of Barton Malow Company stated, "This is your TV on steroids." They are the second and third of the latest generation to be produced. The first was installed at Churchill Downs.
"Truly exciting to share this definable moment with our fans as part of a project that's been in the works for more than a few years and is now close to the goal line," Jim Nachtman, Director of Broadcasting Operations of Penn State Athletics said. "Our student-atheltes, Coach Franklin and his staff, our alumni and fans deserve an unrivaled gameday presentation when experiencing a game at Beaver Stadium. I'm confident these new displays will allow us to deliver that experience. Can't wait for September 6."
Prior to this year's project, the original videoboards had been installed prior to the 2000 (north) and 2001 (south) seasons, respectively. Construction on the videoboards is scheduled to be complete prior to the Nittany Lions' home opener, Sept. 6 vs. Akron.
James Franklin was named Penn State's 16th head football coach on January 11. A product of Langhorne, Pa., Franklin led Vanderbilt University to unprecedented success the past three years as head coach, including consecutive nine-win seasons and bowl victories the past two years, as well as back-to-back Top 25 finishes, all for the first time in Vanderbilt history. In his 20th year of coaching, Franklin was a two-time All-PSAC quarterback at East Stroudsburg University.
More than 3,000 new season tickets have been sold for the 2014 campaign. There again was no increase in season tickets prices for Penn State football for the upcoming season. New season tickets are available by calling 1-800-NITTANY, weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Recent Graduate ticket program was implemented in January and gives Penn State graduates who earned an undergraduate degree from 2010-14 at any campus the opportunity to purchase up to two season tickets for $300 per ticket for the seven-game home schedule this fall. The cost includes a $50 donation to the Nittany Lion Club and is a savings of 35 percent from the regular $460 season ticket price ($360 + $100 NLC donation).
More than 450 Recent Graduate program season tickets have been sold, with approximately 2,500 seats remaining available. The seats are located in the North Upper Deck, in Sections NAU-NLU. Interested recent graduates can call 1-800-NITTANY, weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Penn State returns 41 letterwinners and 15 starters (7 offense, 7 defense, 1 specialist) for the upcoming season and will play a trio of 2013 Top 10 teams this fall. The Nittany Lions will host Rose Bowl Champion Michigan State (Nov. 29), Ohio State (Oct. 25, 8 p.m.), Northwestern (Sept. 27-Homecoming, 12 p.m.) and Maryland (Nov. 1) during its 2014 Big Ten home schedule. Penn State will host Akron (Sept. 6), UMass (Sept. 20) and Temple (Nov. 15) during its non-conference slate. The Nittany Lions open the season Aug. 30 vs. UCF in the Croke Park Classic in Dublin, Ireland.


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In technical analysis, a situation in which two indicators move in opposite directions. For example, stock prices may decline while bond prices may increase. This can be either a bullish or a bearish indicator, depending on the nature of the divergence. Technical analysts use any number of related indicators to attempt to observe divergence and make investment decisions accordingly. See also: MACD.


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public Sequence getSequence (String name);
Chapter 15, Mapping Metadata demonstrated how to define a named
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 5 Theatre (Scrub) Practitioner to join our NHS client's busy theatre at their acute hospital site, located in the life sciences/Biotech hub of Stevenage, Hertfordshire , surrounded by beautiful countryside and leafy suburbs.This is a full-time role but this Trust is committed to, where possible, offering flexible hours/shift opportunities.
This major NHS Trust in North Hertfordshire provides care to a catchment area of nearly 600,000 people. Comprising three acute sites at Stevenage , Welwyn and Hertford , all of which are right on the A1(M) Motorway and close to the M1, offering easy access to central London by train, and to Luton Airport.
We are able to provide subsidised local staff accommodation and flights/travel expenses reimbursed for nurses relocating to the area.Nurses who have not yet completed registration with the NMC are welcome to apply; successful applicants will be invited to commence on the top of Band 3 Healthcare Assistant scale.
Person Requirements :Registered Nurse with (or eligible for) NMC registration.A minimum of six months' appropriate clinical experience.Graduate nurses able to demonstrate commitment, communication skills and a willingness to learn and adapt are welcome to apply.
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Vol. 26, No. 5: GDP, Gender
Tracking GDP globally
The stylebook's entry for gross domestic product now emphasizes that quarterly data are reported differently in different countries, so the methods being used should be made clear in each report we carry.
Gender bending
In attempts to sidestep the pronouns he, him and his, writers increasingly are using the gender-neutral plural pronouns they, them and their after singular nouns, to avoid seeming sexist. Instead, they seem illiterate.
Belabouring Briticisms
Britain's Labour Party is rendered thus, in the British style, in our pages. As the stylebook also notes, we use European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. But in most cases we use the generic American spellings for U.K. governmental agencies such as the Labor Department and the Defense Department. Philip Hammond, the defence secretary at home, is defense secretary to us.
But the harbor off Hong Kong is Victoria Harbour, as we now accept the Harbour spelling in place names.
North Korea's supreme leader
We are joining the media majority by referring to North Korea's leader as Kim Jong Un instead of Kim Jong Eun.


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Snow fell almost constantly and temperatures hovered around 28 degrees Tuesday afternoon, but that didn't stop Shavontay Fluker and Stephanie Mendoza from waiting four hours outside His Glory Belvidere Outreach Mission.
Snow fell almost constantly and temperatures hovered around 28 degrees Tuesday afternoon, but that didn't stop Shavontay Fluker and Stephanie Mendoza from waiting four hours outside His Glory Belvidere Outreach Mission.
The reason? "Hard times," said Mendoza, who lined up with Fluker around 2 p.m. for a 6 p.m. toy giveaway.
The pair of friends weren't alone. Hundreds more gathered in front of the mission to await the start of the annual Joy of Christ gift giveaway.
Mendoza and Fluker each had infants waiting in warmer places, but were joined in line by their sisters: Naudia Fluker, 9, and Courtney Brown, 14.
"We just want to make sure they have a nice Christmas and make sure they know that someone else cares about them, besides their sisters," Shavontay Fluker said.
Many of the hundreds in line dressed in layers, bundled in blankets and sipped hot chocolate provided by volunteers to keep warm. By the time toys were ready to be handed out, the line wrapped from State Street around Meadow Street. The Rev. Don Norek, who has put on the giveaway for 15 years with the help of community generosity, estimated more than 2,000 would receive gifts.
Norek's goal is to make sure any family that needs help providing children with something under the tree gets that help.
The clergyman doesn't preach or push beliefs on anyone in need, but always makes sure the purpose of Christmas is highlighted before toys are given away. Before the mission's doors are opened for people to enter and get their presents, Santa Claus greets the crowd, takes a knee in front of the manager and "gives his heart to Jesus" as the first gift of the year.
The street is blocked off while people gather in front to await the giveaway. Volunteers work the crowd, giving out blankets, hot chocolate and cookies, and a choir sings Christmas carols.
Norek said this year was one of the most challenging in gathering donations. He worried that an increased need and fewer donations, caused by the recession, would lead to some children walking away empty-handed. But, he said, gracious people from both Boone County and Rockford stepped up at the last minute with enough to provide for each child.
"The need has definitely multiplied," Norek said. "But in a wonderful miracle, the giving and the passion of the community came together, with a giving heart, and made it possible — once again — in such hard times."
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From anywhere in FTM2014, click on Help, then Help for Family Maker, OR, like most Microsoft Windows program, hit the F1 Key.
That will bring up the next window where we select What's New in Family Tree Maker and Display in the lower right of the Left Hand Panel.
Here is what it says:
What's new in Family Tree MakerFamily Tree Maker works hard to make family history welcoming and fun. To achieve this, we are constantly improving the product and introducing features that make working with and sharing your family history easier. This section outlines the new features we are introducing with this release.
A tree menu has been added to the Workspaces Toolbar so you can easily switch
between trees from any workspace.
The Name Index Options for the Index and Index of Individuals is now
available from the Options dialog box and apply globally (Options: Names/Dates/Places).
- Colors and layouts have been modified for readability and ease of use.
The Plan Workspace has been redesigned to make it easier to start a new tree and manage existing linked and unlinked trees (To start a new tree).
A vertical Family View has been added to the Tree tab. The Family View displays three ancestor generations above the root person and two descendant generations below. Siblings, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews are also included (To navigate in the Family view).
Branch Export lets you select a person and create an export from that person (To export a branch).
Attaching and Detaching people in the tree has been made more simple and intuitive.
The Source Citation list in the Person tab now includes a thumbnail if a media file is attached to the citation.
Children in the Family Group panel can be automatically sorted by age on a family basis or globally (To arrange the order of children).
A Magnifier tool is now available in the Media Detail
viewer (Media Detail).
The Media Detail dialog box now includes a Notes
The Media Detail viewer now displays the contents of PDF files.
- Thumbnails of PDF files now display the first page of the document.
- The source icon indicates which sources are based on templates.
A List of Individuals report is now available that lets you create a list of people by name, reference number, anniversary date, birthdate, or as a contact list (List of Individuals Report).
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antitakeover measure(redirected from Antitakeover Tactics)
Antitakeover Measure
Periodic or continual measures a firm's management takes to discourage unwanted or hostile takeovers. One example of an antitakeover measure is the macaroni defense, in which the company issues a large number of bonds with the proviso that they must be redeemed at a high price if the company is taken over. See also: Shark Watcher.
antitakeover measure
An action by a firm's management to block or halt a takeover by another party. Examples of antitakeover measures include a fairprice amendment, staggered terms of office for directors, and a requirement for an increased number of affirmative votes from shareholders to approve a takeover. See also show stopper.


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Gilbert Arenas' House For Sale; Would You Rather Be Him Or Vanilla Ice?
Remember when "Agent Zero" was "Agent Zero"? Now, courtesy of Vanilla Ice and his movie Cool As Ice, he's more like "Drop Agent Zero and get with the hero".
Hoopsvibe Very Quick Call: As of this very moment, who has more money: Vanilla Ice or Gilbert Arenas? According to Wikipedia, the "Iceman" is still worth $20 million dollars. Arenas made $119 million dollars in his NBA career (including a staggering $19.2, a career high, in 2011-12) but how much does he have left?
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