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EDUCATION Secretary Michael Gove has called for Universities to set the content and the exam questions for all future A Level exams, amid worries that the current A Levels are leaving students under-prepared for University life.
At the moment, the Department of Education sets out the structure and the core knowledge for the courses and the respective exam boards create the questions on the exams and devise the coursework for the students. Under Gove's plan, the Russell Group, the 24 most academically competitive universities, will be able to set the content of the A-Levels as well as the questions for exams and coursework, and will advise schools to enter students onto the A-Levels that have been approved by the Russell Group.
The Coalition government would want these changes in place by 2014, so that the students entering onto A-Level courses would be educated in this way, and then take the exams two years later in 2016, leading to the abolishment of modular courses and resits, as the students would only have one chance to sit the exam. Initially, these plans would only affect the nuclear courses of English Maths and Science, but it would be rolled out over every other course soon after.
In his letter to Ofqual, the regulatory commission of education, education's answer to Ofcom, Michael Grove stated;
"I am increasingly concerned that current A-levels, though they have much to commend them, fall short of commanding the level of confidence we would want to see."
"I do not envisage the Department for Education having a role in the development of A-level qualifications. It is more important that universities are satisfied that A-levels enable young people to start their degrees having gained the right knowledge and skills than that ministers are able to influence content or methods of assessment."
These plans have been greeted with concern and criticism, most notably from headteachers, examiners and universities. These groups have stated that the current system is not broken, and the fact that the plans are to be implemented within two years is too short a time span for it to be implemented properly.
Pam Tatlow, the chief executive of million+, the group which represents the 26 new universities, said that in a meeting with ministers earlier on in the year, academics had told the ministers that the system was not broken, yet ministers have appeared to have ignored this advice.
Furthermore, Mark Fuller, communications director of the 1994 Group which represents the research intensive universities, called for a more cohesive unit, which has to include employers: "It is absolutely right that leading universities and academics have an influence on A-level qualifications alongside others, including employers.
"This influence must not be restricted to any single group of institutions which, by definition provide higher education only for a minority of 18 year-olds. Universities and employers need A-levels which are robust, fit for purpose and which recognise academic excellence. This excellence is widely distributed across the UK's higher education sector."
Headteachers also urged caution over the prospective plans, saying that A Levels were not solely for the purpose of higher education, and they acted as a springboard for apprenticeships and entry into work.
Brian Lightmann, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders said "I fear that some of Government's concerns are based on an unrealistic expectation of what an examination can accomplish; academic achievement is not synonymous with employability skills and a good education must provide both."
He said he doubted whether universities were better placed than exam boards to undertake the highly complex task of setting examinations for many thousands of 18 year-olds, or indeed would wish to do so.


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Speaking from a guy perspective, there are certain things that define us (guys). We can be defined by the friends we have, what kind of activities we are involved in, or even our status in the community. Mostly though, I think we are defined by our job. We tell people what we do, and that is pretty much who we are.
I know that I have always been defined by my job – or so I thought. If someone asks me what I do, I wouldn't tell them that I work at this place ___ (fill in the blank). I would always say that I am a ___ (profession – fill in the blank). That's what I am, it's not just that I work at a certain place. Continue reading

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There are many suburbs in the Valley of the Sun. One such suburb is that of the town of "El Mirage." But don't let the name fool you. El Mirage is no mirage at all. Here's some interesting bits of history to this unexpected jewel of the Valley.
What makes El Mirage Special?
To start, El Mirage is considered by many to be the Gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. This is a farcry from its humble farmland beginnings circa the 1930s. El Mirage is closeby to Luke Air Force Base (AFB), the largest Air Force training base in the world to date. It also is the home of the Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). What this is is a government designated site to store both foreign and domestic goods; these goods can also be assembled and exhibited inside this zone for sale.
There is also a strong Hohokam presence that founded where El Mirage stands today. Shortly afterwards migrant farmers settled along the West Bank of the once thriving Agua Fria River. Then El Mirage was incorporated into the Metropolitan City of Phoenix in 1951. So far, this fair city has seen a flux of residents looking for affordable homes, a non-rush feel to town life, and overall a place to call home. Well, it's no illusion that El Mirage has come to be such a place.
Phoenix Title Loans Standing in All of This
Our stance in all of this is simple: We wish to offer our title loans to the citizens of this lovely city. Phoenix Title Loans has a variety of services at our disposal, such as auto title loans, truck title loans, custom car title loans, and more. We even have the option to refinance auto title loans to suit your financial needs. And should you work outside of town, there are several locations throughout the Valley of the Sun. Visit any of these locations to suit your everyday needs. We have stores in Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Casa Grande, Avondale, Scottsdale, Phoenix, and more!


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Anna Wintour, Kate Bosworth, and So Many More Are Taking a Stand Today
International Women's Day is hard to miss. Yes, we're technically about 50% of the population, but if you check social media this morning, it would be impossible not to notice that today's the day to celebrate women everywhere—what we do, who we are, what we're capable of, and why we matter. But one designer is sending a message that reverberates even further than March 8, and she's enlisted plenty of familiar faces to do so.
In partnership with the Tory Burch Foundation, Anna Wintour, Kate Bosworth, Kerry Washington, Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Yara Shahidi, and more are reminding girls and women to embrace their own ambition in the video below. "Women were made to be ambitious," the film reinforces. "We'll dream big, without hesitation." #EmbraceAmbition.
It may be a straightforward reminder, but it's one that we believe deserves to be repeated—as does Hillary Clinton, who tweeted her support just yesterday. With that in mind, Burch is not only working with famous and inspiring women (and men—Hi, Jon Hamm and Chris Pine), but also through her namesake foundation, which works to foster women's own passions, especially in their careers. Along with the powerful PSA, the fashion industry leader is also encouraging all women to take a pledge to honor their own ambitious natures—not only on one day of the year—and will be donating 100% of the net proceeds to benefit the Tory Burch Foundation.
Scroll down to see the complete video, and shop pieces that will help celebrate bold women today and beyond.
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What does International Women's Day mean to you? Why is it important? Let us know below. In addition to #EmbraceAmbition, join WWW in the movement by participating in our #WeAreWomen campaign on Instagram—and share the image below.
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Who threw the snowball that interfered with a 49er field goal attempt by Ray Wersching and may have cost San Francisco a victory over the Broncos in Denver Monday night? That's what The San Francisco Examiner wanted to find out, and to induce the person to come forward, the newspaper offered $500 for his story. Yesterday the paper said it had found its man but agreed to keep his name secret because he fears retaliation or the loss of his parents' season tickets to Bronco games. ''It just happened on the spur of the moment,'' he told the paper, noting that while dozens of fans were being ejected from Mile High Stadium for throwing snowballs onto the field, he and a companion escaped official notice.
''Me and my buddy both threw snowballs at the same time,'' he said, recalling that his friend's had hit an upright while his own bounced near the place-kick holder, Matt Cavanaugh, causing him to bobble the snap and abort the attempted field goal, which represented the margin in the Bronco's 17-16 victory. The paper, which said it was convinced the young man was the real snowball thrower, said he had expressed his apologies to the 49ers and their fans but refused the $500.Continue reading the main story


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The day has arrived! We are happy to say that our four new A/W2011 patterns are now in the shop for pre-sale!
To celebrate this kick-off event, we are hosting a giveaway/drawing open to everyone who pre-orders the new patterns. Three lucky winners will be chosen at random from all eligible orders placed by next Friday, Oct. 21st. Each winner will get a free Clever Charlotte pattern of her or his choice. See complete details below.
A few important notes about pre-orders:
1. We currently anticipate mailing out the first shipment of patterns the week of Oct. 24th, but we cannot guarantee the exact ship date yet. We pride ourselves on fast turn-around times for all our orders and pre-orders are no different. We will do our best to communicate any notable shipping delays.
2. Since all of our orders process through PayPal, payment for any pre-orders will be processed at the time of order and not at the time of shipment. This is not our preference, but we are at the mercy of PayPal and we hope you understand. Again, our commitment to you, the sewing public, is strong and we value your repeat business.
3. We are in the process of uploading the A/W2011 Fabric Collection and notions to the shop. Everything should be available for purchase by Monday.
A few important notes about the giveaway:
1. We are happy to be offering three lucky winners one of our sewing patterns of their choice.
2. US & International customers are eligible. To enter, you must place an order in our shop for any of our new A/W2011 patterns (that is, the Chickadee, Eider, Kestrel & Raven patterns) by 11:59 pm EST, Friday, October 21st. Each eligible order will count as one entry. The winner will be selected from all eligible orders by random drawing & will be announced here on Monday, October 24, 2011.
3. Good luck!
Have a nice weekend everyone and, as always, happy sewing!
~Erin & Carla


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A lesson from Apple's launch of the iPhone X
The iPhone X (pronounced "iPhone 10") was touted as the next leap forward in smartphones. It is the first smartphone from Apple to feature a full-screen display, it has "Super Retina" resolution, wireless charging and more. Apple revealed it to the world on 12 … Continue reading
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Ten Tips for Using Props in a Presentation
In my previous post, I looked at some of the ways in which a prop can add some real value to a presentation. In this post, I want to give some suggestions when it comes to using props. To this … Continue reading
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How Do Props Help a Presentation?
The word "prop" comes from the term "theatrical property", which refers to objects used by actors in a play to add realism to the story and to help advance the narrative. Anything can be used as a prop: a chair, … Continue reading
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If you are contemplating planting a tree to provide shade, consider the green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). This deciduous ornamental tree will grow to 60 feet in height and makes a stunning addition to the garden. The green ash needs deep, well-drained soil but will tolerate a slightly acidic root environment. Propagating the green ash from cuttings will require you to find either a seedling or a sprout, no older than one year. According to the USDA Forest Service, there is no way to propagate, by cuttings, the mature green ash tree. Therefore, plan on propagating with seed. The green ash tree is hardy to USDA Zone 3.
Soak the seed in water for 24 hours.
Moisten the perlite and place it in a plastic bag. Push the seed into the perlite and seal the bag. Place it in an area that remains 65 to 70 degrees for eight weeks. Placing the bag under heat lights will help to maintain a constant, warm temperature. Check the perlite frequently and drip water over it if it appears to be drying.
Place the bag in the refrigerator for 12 weeks. Check the perlite and moisten it if it appears to be drying.
Pour equal parts of compost and potting soil into a planting pot and water it until the excess water drains from the bottom of the pot.
Plant the seed 1 1/2 inches into the soil and cover it with soil. Place the seed in a dark area until it germinates. You can also cover the pot with burlap to maintain a dark environment.


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Many of us have spent a lot of time reading and knowing the history of the clans in Scotland and the uprising in 1745. I've been to Culloden and it's sobering. Read this awesome article from the Scotsman, where they detail some of the history and talk about the clans being welcomed back into the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle for the first time since the uprising. Awesome.
Quick note….2017 Piping Competition Links updated!
Just talked to Jim Laughton, and super excited that we have all our information updated for the 2017 event!
If you are interested in being the Piping competition, Full Band or Solo Piping and drumming competition, please head over to this year's registration information at here:
2017 Reno Celtic Piping Registration (Band and Solo)
We are already putting stuff in place to have an amazing and unique event for 2017! Keep checking back for more updates!
Welcome Sligo Rags to Reno Celtic for 2017!
We are excited to announce that our headline act for 2017 is SLIGO RAGS.
The darlings of Disneyland"s "Paradise Garden Bandstand," this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk (and so much more) with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Named among the top acoustic bands in LA (by Folkworks Magazine) and two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Folk and Celtic music scenes by storm with a unique blend of eclectic musical influences. Dan Miller of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine says "These guys have it all–great vocals, lots of energy, captivating songs, well executed arrangements, and tasteful solos." Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After", was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine, while their sophomore effort, "The Whiskey Never Lies," (called "the best from the West Coast Celts in many years" by Shay Clark of the Irish-American News), was named one of the top 10 of 2008 by Folkworks. Don"t be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act as well. Award-winning flatpicking and fingerstyle guitarist David Burns (recently featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine), fiddler extraordinaire Michael Kelly, world-renowned bassist Olivier Prud"homme, and percussion whiz-kid Jonathan Baer are guaranteed to fill the room and your lives with electricity. They may give you a good laugh or two along the way as well.
"Sligo Rags have mastered the ability to take songs from a time gone by and make them fresh and relevant for a modern audience. Their passion for the music and their willingness to take risks combine for an outstanding live show."
–Music Connection
"…A "money back, no questions asked if you are not thrilled" act. Bring friends. Dynamic, up tempo, multi-talented. A fusion that just crackles."
—Bob Stane, The Coffee Gallery Backstage
We are excited to welcome Sligo Rags to Reno! We know you all will help us make them feel right at home!


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Asker was not just the youngest ever Professor at the University of Birmingham, he was also one of my lecturers! His research has led to him becoming one of the most respected names in sports nutrition, having published over 200 articles and been cited over 11,000 times. Renowned for being able to translate the science into a practical message, he has advised an array of elite athletes, notably Haile Gabreselassie, Chrissie Wellington and the Rabobank cycling team, making him a serious contender to become a TED speaker in the future.
My search for the founders of TEDxClapham is under way – Make sure you click on the link to see how you can become part of the team!


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Friday, June 27, 2008
Edfu Temple
Between Aswan and Luxor is located the major Ptolemaic temple of Edfu - the best preserved major temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC
Most visitors to the temple arrive by cruise boat and then take a horse-drawn carriage to the temple where vendors are ready to sell you all manner of souvenirs.
Inside the temple's pylons is a large courtyard. Just before the entrance to the first of two hypostyle halls is a welcoming statue of Horus. Inside the hypostyle halls are dominated by a forest of towering columns.
The temple was excavated last century by Auguste Mariette. Its courtyard and surrounds were buried beneath sand and also houses built by local villagers. Deep within the temple is the sanctuary where a statue of Horus would have been cared for by priests.
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Prior to co-founding entering private practice, Gerard was an Assistant District Attorney with the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. While with the District Attorney's Office Gerard worked in the prestigious Vehicular Crimes Bureau, where he handled high profile felony DWI cases including Vehicular Homicides. Due to this vast experience, Gerard has a deep understanding of law enforcement techniques, prosecutorial strategy and the knowledge needed to successfully defend any DWI case.
Gerard has zealously defended the rights of his clients in a full range of DWI cases, both large and small.
Over the course of his legal career Gerard has developed a reputation as a skilled litigator. Due to his expertise in the courtroom, he was hired by Hofstra University School of Law, where he currently serves as a Special Professor of Law teaching trial advocacy.
Gerard received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College, and his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law. Gerard is a member in good standing with the Nassau County Bar Association


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Welcome to the BDL Reference & Technology Portal. Librarian Cindi Place is available Tuesdays through Fridays to answer any reference and research questions, help search for information, and assist patrons with any technology questions – from how to use Facebook, to email issues, to device help. Contact Cindi at email@example.com or 231-582-7861. No appointment necessary.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the Belle River – On the Lake BIA as an Associate Member in 2018
Our Purpose
- Beautification
- Marketing
- Promotion
- Education
- Your liaison to Municipal Government
Belle River – On the Lake BIA Mission Statement is to promote the businesses of our membership, to assist in economic growth and development and encourage beautification in the community. We are committed to the enhancement of tourism in our area. We strive to keep our members informed and up to date on new developments, concerns and announcements that affect our businesses.
Advantages To Being an Associate BIA Member for only $125 a year!
- Networking with other business owners in the area at meetings and special events
- Promote your business with other BIA members in the community = increased exposure in town
- Co-op advertising opportunities
- Business exposure on our online business directory at belleriverbia.com
- Advertisement and added exposure in the Belle River BIA Business Directory (5,000 copies)
- Information on guest speakers and seminars in the area for information on today's business
- Showing pride in our community and helping to make it a better place to live, work and shop
- Opportunity to Purchase a Banner with your logo to be mounted on a Notre Dame Street Pole
Belle River Improvement Association Accomplishments for Our Community
- The BIA is responsible for purchasing, planting and maintaining the planters along Notre Dame
- The BIA hosts the Tree Lighting Celebration at the Optimist Park each year
- The BIA purchases and installs thousands of lights and Christmas Decorations at Optimist Park
- The BIA is responsible for the placement, planting and maintenance of cement flower pots at the Belle River Marina, Optimist Park, West Beach and Lakeview Park.
- The BIA donated the unique Moe Muskie Garbage Containers at Lakeview Park.
- The BIA took over the organization and the responsibility of the Sunsplash Festivalafter the Town of Lakeshore's decision to drop the family oriented event
- The BIA is responsible for organizing special promotions for BIA Members such as the new Stroll the Street events, Gobbler Giveaway, Halloween Trick or Treat Walk to enhance and encourage business for local merchants
- The BIA creates a Belle River Business Directory which is helpful to all residents in Lakeshore.
- The BIA is a member in good standing with the Ontario BIA Association, Festival and Events Ontario, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and the Canada South Festival Network
- The BIA is able to match prospective new businesses to the commercial landlords to insure full retail stores and offices in Belle River
- The BIA is responsible for creating belleriverbia.comand the Belle River-On the Lake Sunsplash Festival Page and Belle River BIA on Facebook
- The BIA works with the Town of Lakeshore on Community Improvement Grants for BIA Members
- The BIA purchased banners for the downtown core in 2014 for the new light standards on Notre Dame and will now be replacing them with custom made banners with our BIA member logos on them for a very reasonable price!
"A truly successful BIA creates a spirit of cooperation that improves the local community not only for all businesses but for property owners and local residents as well."
"Business changes every day. Adapting to the marketplace is important"
"Together, as a BIA, we have more resources and can accomplish much more than acting alone."
"It takes a lot of effort and dedication to make a BIA work. But the results make it all worthwhile."


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It's been quite awhile since I've written a full post. Today I am sick with a cold Glenn gave me so I'm taking the day off and parking my ass in front of my computer screen.
I've once again commenced work on the looong overdue task of removing the not-so-needed tags. I currently have so many that a number of them aren't showing up in the list in the sidebar. It's fun rereading old posts to determine what tags are truly necessary. After I'm done with that I may go in and finish removing all the extra comments that I had meant to take out well over a year ago. Yeah, I suck at site maintenance these days.
Because it's also craft fair season I've been busy pumping up my stock. As a result I've been forced to cut back on my gaming time. Cafe World, which can easily eat up 2-3 hours of my day, was the first to be put on hold. I've also had to cut back on KotW though I am prepared to jump back in, in the near future. Don has been talking about resetting the game and putting a 50 member cap on all alliances. As much as I love being a Viking I have always wanted to create my own alliance. Plus, I can't see how Vikings is going to pare a 80+ member alliance down to 50 without losing active players. So I decided the reset was a sign and will not be returning to Vikings after the reset (at least not immediately). I think I may have upset a few of my friends with this decision but it's something I need to do. I will still be a Viking and actively play as such until the reset. I also won't promote my new alliance until then (aside from giving info to inquiring minds walling me). There isn't much more I can do to set their minds at ease. Sorry. BTW, if you're a KotW player, and don't already know about it, check out The Record. Lots of good stuff about the community that makes up the game.
The Teen is enjoying his new school. I had to deal with WPS, however, because the SPED dept. forgot to let the rest of the program know that he wasn't going to the public high school. This week he's in his first choice of vocations — auto mechanics. He's loving it! Now if only we can do something about the homework.
Ben is still at Target. Recently he's been bringing over a new friend. It's a girl, but not his girlfriend. He's an adult so it's none of my business.
Glenn has been Glenn. His court case is over. He got 6 months probation and a $300 fine. He also has to participate in a 42-week anger management/abuse program per order of DCF. Every Thursday I get to listen to him get himself "psyched up" for the program. *rolls eyes* Unfortunately he is also on Administrative Leave while the Town decides whether he's worth the hassle of keeping, so I have to deal with him nearly 24/7. Somebody please hire me now!!!!!!
So that's my current life, in a nutshell. Yay!
Almost finally moved in. We still have the stuff in the cubby of the old apartment and there's crap here that needs to be put away, but we have arrived. Funny how before we moved in Glenn insisted we needed more stuff, and now he's bitching that we have too much.
We got lucky with the weather for the most part. It's been raining every day since we began moving, but we seemed to get breaks whenever we were loading or unloading. The weekend was spent bringing over boxes because we couldn't seem to get everyone in one place at one time. We rented a truck on Monday to move the big stuff. The furniture is were it needs to be save for the freezer (which we have to bring down to the basement via the other apartment), the rack (which needs to go where the freezer currently is) and the dining table (which needs to be were the rack currently is).
Verizon showed up Tuesday afternoon. While we wait for the landlord to install a phone jack on the first floor we are limited to the cordless in my office. Every one who has my old number will be getting the new one as soon as things settle down. The boys are overjoyed to learn that we have a wireless router. Now they can use it to get their Wii and DSes online instead of the Nintendo Wi-Fi connector, which was giving us some headaches.
I initially had some trouble accessing my websites, or any other website hosted by the company I use. It appears my IP address had been blacklisted higher up because someone else who uses the address (or an address from a range that includes my address) was prolificaly spreading an incredibly nasty virus. Contacted Verizon, who gave me a new address from a different block and now things are working fine.
I have the electricity and the gas turned on. There's still a quarter of a tank of oil that the landlord isn't charging us for, and since we've only needed to use it to take the chill off the place in the morning (with the rain it's been wicked damp) I'm going to wait a bit to set things up with the oil company. I want to recover from all the deposits I had to dole out this past week, first.
I replaced the floodlights in the kitchen with CFLs. I plan on replacing the bulbs over the medicine cabinet, too. The rest I'll replace as they blow. The outside lights are getting replaced with yellow bulbs, ASAP. Fricken moths!
We have already discovered some new critters in the area. In addition to the squirrels and robins that we regularly saw at the old apartment we also have chipmunks, woodpeckers and some bird that looks like a Blujay, only it's gray and doesn't screech. The closest thing I can find to it is aTufted Titmouse but the birds I see have black along the edges of their wings and a dusting of red on the back of their heads. There is a clearly a nest of them in a nearby tree as I a heard much peeping when an adult landed. I also saw a youngster hopping from branch to branch, trying to break in its wings. Thankfully, I haven't seen any Starlings or House Sparrows, yet. I think I'm seen enough of them for awhile.
With most of the stuff put away I'm now torn between putting the rest of it away and resuming my housekeeping schedule. I really enjoy having a dishwasher. Before it was either I did them or deal with a half-assed job from the Glenn and the boys. After running out of hot water midway through my shower yesterday, I have learned that I must limit its use to the night time. I got a load of laundry washed last night (the good, old-fashioned way). I should check to see if anything is dry yet.
Aside from Ben and the preteen arguing over who gets what for each of their rooms it's been quiet. Hopefully that will settle down, soon. Both have been shoved into the top floor bedrooms. I was originally planning on having one on each floor, until I remembered that the second floor bedroom has a ceiling fan. Rather than listen to them argue over it, or hear "that's not fair!" if I assign the room to one of them, I just took it. Like the TV they were fighting over.
Speaking of which, Verizon has given us three free months of HBO and Cinemax. I should go make use of that.
Signed the lease, paid the deposit and first month's rent on the apartment.
It is ours (at least for the next year)!
We began moving some of the boxes in. The preteen loves the place. He and a friend who helped with the boxes spent half an hour running up and down the steps. Ben likes it, too, and his friend, Husizzle, wants us to adopt him.
While we were bringing in boxes a Realtor showed up. He asked us if we would mind his interrupting our work to show the apartment to some potential tenants. Um, yeah. Just a little bit, maybe. I felt kind of bad because the "potential tenants" were a gentleman and his young son, but hey, it's already ours.
We'll be bringing the rest of the boxes over tomorrow and renting a truck on Monday to move the furniture. I am so not looking forward to unpacking!
In the meantime I've been trying to get as many services I use email for updated with the new email addresses. Yahell has been giving me grief by sending me to expiration pages every time I try to verify my new address. It turns out there's a glitch in their verification emails. I figured it out while (accidentally) viewing one in HTML. The link, as it appears in HTML, states that Mailscanner thinks it's a fraud, which it isn't. There is, however, something apparently not matching up between the HTML link and the text link. When I clicked the link while viewing the email in HTML it worked fine. Once I got all my addresses verified I commenced to update the 20+ groups I belong to.
Now I'm tired. I wasn't able to get to sleep until 2am and had to be up at 7am to get to take care of the lease. Spending the day moving boxes, too, wiped me out! I think I'll go read the Consumer Reports I picked up at the library until I doze off.
It still has to go through Housing, but it looks like we have an apartment. As far as the landlord is concerned, it's ours.
It's half of a recently overhauled and unusual duplex. Most duplexes I've seen have two squarish units side by side. This one is front to back, making them narrow but long. Our unit is in the back. It's three stories high and has three bedrooms. The floors are a little warped but I don't care (I'll just put the fish tank on the higher side). Everything but the refrigerator is brand spanking new.
Been packing since the beginning of the month because we have to be out of here, either way. If Glenn tells me that I have to put my "business" on hold to do more packing one more time (while he sits on his ass), I'm going to throttle him. Once again, just because I work at home it does not mean that everything else is more important. Asshole.
Since RCN isn't available where we are moving to I spent half an hour signing up for FiOS, online. For about $20 a month less than RCN we will be getting slightly faster internet and a few more channels. The only downside has to do with the one thing I forgot to budget for: deposits. I had to cough up an additional $125 deposit for FiOS, and I realize now that I'm probably going to have to come up with at least the same for the gas and oil. *sigh* Hopefully electric can just be transferred to the new address. NSTAR sort of has a monopoly on the area.
Our goal is to commence moving next weekend. Ben friends have been noticibly scarce around here, lately. I wonder why that could be?
Now that I've gotten in touch with the important people (who should've, in turn, gotten in touch with the other important people) I can make this announcement:
As of 7/1/09 I will no longer be at this address.
We received a letter from our landlord about a week and a half ago stating that, after 18 years, he would not be renewing our lease.
I've already sent in an application with the Housing Corp. of Arlington. They have limited units but we mightget lucky. Other than that it's been Craig's List. If there's anything at all listed in the newpaper classifieds, it's all through realtors. With Craig's List I can find units for rent by the owners. It makes it easier to find the places that will allow the cats (purr!), too. I am awaiting a return phone call from the boys' doctor. With a letter from her I can push for a 3 bedroom, which we really need because of the boys don't kill each other first I'm going to kill them both.
In other news, I'm still tweaking this site. Added Twitter Tools. You can see my latest tweet at the bottom of the page. I did this, and set it up to post a daily archive of my tweets, for those times when I have something to say but writing an entire blog post is more effort than it's worth. I've also put back some of the ads I used to have when I first resurrected the site. I'm trying to figure out how to tweak how they're displayed, so bear with me.
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Georgia's Economic Freedom: Mostly Better
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GEORGIA PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 31, 2018 Contact: Benita Dodd, Georgia Public Policy Foundation firstname.lastname@example.com | (404) 256-4050 Georgia's Economic Freedom: Mostly Better Atlanta — Georgia's national ranking in the Economic Freedom of North America is unchanged over last year, at No. 7 in the 2018 report released by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation and Canada's Fraser Institute. This year, Florida overtook New Hampshire to achieve the No. 1 spot for overall economic freedom among all the states. They are followed in rank by Texas, Tennessee, South Dakota, Virginia and Georgia, respectively. For the fourth year in a row, New York was ranked least free (50th), followed by Kentucky (49th), West Virginia (48th), California (47th)… View Article


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DC Link Roundup: Heard In The 'Hood
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Here's what we were reading last week about neighborhood news in DC. Have neighborhood thoughts? Leave them in the comments!
Mount Vernon Triangle – Wal-Mart is coming to 801 New Jersey Ave NW (cross street: H St NW), for better or for worse, making it walkable from the PQ. Want to read about the community's reactions and see the renderings? [The Triangle 1] & [The Triangle 2] & [Wal-Mart's DC Website]
Downtown – Everything you ever wanted to know about Woodies (Woodward and Lothrop), a storied and former Washington retailer, and the Woodies building bounded by 11th and 10th and F and G Streets NW. [Streets of Washington]
Capitol Hill – Quaint neighborhood street (Walter St SE) raises money for a good cause with chili. [The Hill Is Home]
Downtown/Penn Quarter/Chinatown – We've been approached by this scam artist pretending to be a soldier with no money to get home. Giver beware! [Life In Mount Vernon Square] & [Prince of Petworth 1] & [Prince of Petworth 2] – Hat tip: Si
Mount Vernon Triangle – The Arts at 5th and I is showing activity. [DC Metro Urban Diary] & [The Triangle]
Penn Quarter – What retail store would you like to see next on F Street NW? (Apple is in the lead.) Our friends at The Internationalist pose the question to the community. [The Internationalist]
Franklin Square – A Wayback Machine for the Franklin School. Looks…um…pretty much the same. [DC Metrocentric]
Shaw – Signs that the Convention Center Hotel project is starting…that squat building at 9th and L Streets NW went poof! [Renew Shaw]
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As you can see I have been craving porridge quite a bit recently ... it has to be something to do with the misty mornings ...
This is probably one of the only breakfasts that'll get me out from underneath a warm duvet!
The recipe is from Miss Dahl's voluptuous delights by Sophie Dahl, although I have adapted it slightly.
Serves 2
A handful of dried apricots
250ml/1 cup of orange juice
1 cinnamon stick
100g/1 cup of porridge oats
500ml/2 cups of water or milk
1-2 tablespoons of manuka honey (I used normal runny honey)
1-2 tablespoons of creme fraiche (I used mascarpone)
almonds (optional)
First, poach the apricots in the orange juice with the cinnamon stick. This should take about 5 minutes.
In a separate saucepan, cook the porridge - two cups of water to one cup of porridge, or milk, if you prefer. If you are using classic rolled oats this should take about 5 minutes. Pour the orange juice away and put the apricots in the porridge. Serves in two bowls with a spoonful of manuka honey and creme fraiche in each.


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Meet one of South Korea's hottest YouTube stars: 70-year-old grandmother Park Makrye, who's all about showing off her wrinkles and her elderly life totally un-cut; no holds-barred.
Park was encouraged by her granddaughter to start making the videos as a way to ward off dementia, which is a dominant disease in their family. Since Park has been making these videos, she has been completely winning over the social media universe.
Whoever said you have to be young to have fun was clearly wrong! Everyone should take a page out of Park's life because she appears to be having the time of her life!
Six months ago, Park along with her 27-year-old granddaughter Kim Yura, created a vlog that documented the duo's trip to Australia, and boy is it the cutest thing ever!
Kim took her grandmother on vacation in appreciation all the hard work that her grandmother has done in running a restaurant and raising children over the past 40 years.
The video shows grandma Park describing her first time sprinting to a swimming pool like a little kid, and diving into the ocean for the very time. Amongst South Koreans, the video was a big hit, with thousands of views and likes for a granny they found to be upbeat and funny. Check out their trip to Australia below.
Fast forward to today, she has 387,000 followers combined on Instagram and YouTube. People love watching her give makeup tutorials, and meeting up with old friends, and doing things like try pasta for the time, in her YouTube videos rightfully called "Grandma's Diary".
She's no beauty maven by any mean's, however, people really enjoy watching her tips and tutorials, and that's really all that matters. "She's real. She's not fake," said Lee Injae, a 31-year-old living in Seoul in a statement. "It's refreshing to see the world through the eyes of a grandmother."
This is one of Park's most popular videos to date, which boasts nearly 2 million views, where she shares her go-to makeup looks for the everyday. She divulges some pretty good tips in her video too. Grandparents always seem to give great sound advice. They always have some great words of wisdom to share.
There's something so warm and personable about Park, and it's very easy to see from watching her videos how others find her delightful and humorous. She's liked by everyone in South Korea so much that companies such as Lotte, and Samsung electronics have asked her to team up with them in commercials. Park has also been featured in a few local magazines as well.
We used to think, 'Since I'm over 70, my life is over,'" Park said in an interview with The Associated Press, as she sat in the living room where she makes all her YouTube videos. She also added, but as I started doing this, I realized life starts at 71 years old." In Korea and other Asian countries, it's a custom to add an extra year to the actual age you are.
My grandmother is just like us. She likes to travel, eat tasty food and take pretty photos," says Kim her granddaughter who does all the filming and editing for the videos, she said in the same interview."I'm her fan too. She is such a cool person."
Snd that she is! A very fun loving lady that is showing the world that life doesn't stop once you hit a certain age. It seems to get better as you get older, according to Park. Get this: In spite of her new life as a celebrity, Makrye still gets up before dawn to go run her restaurant. What a true inspiration for women all over.
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Are color names truly a new trend? Not really. Parents have been inspired by the beautiful world around them for a long time. Between the floral names of the Victorian era and the beloved jewel names of the turn of the century, nature's colors charmed parents quite some time ago.
But we are in the middle of a colorful name revival, and we're exploring far beyond the tried-and-true colors of yore. Maybe you've noticed celebrity babies from Blue Ivy Carter to Violet Affleck and wondered if you can use a similarly vibrant name. The good news is that there is such a wide variety of color-inspired names, you are bound to love one or two.
Some serve a dual-purpose as gems, botanicals, spices, and even precious metals, but all of them bring to mind a particular shade. And that's what we love about these names that strike us as artistic and fresh, in both bold and softer colors to suit any personality.
More from The Stir: Quiz: What's Your Perfect Baby Name?
Whether you're looking for something with Victorian spirit or modern flair, you don't have to be somewhere over the rainbow to love these names. They run the gamut between bygone classic and avant garde, but all are quite stylish hues that your baby just might love to wear.
Contemporary Swatches
These trendier shades don't have a long history as baby names, but over the past few years, they have become mainstream. They are spirited, stylish choices just right for your modern baby.
Antique Painter's Palette
Quaint and sweet, these old-fashioned color names remind us of a Monet painting. This trend has us tickled pink, with girls' names like Violet and Ruby in the top 100.
On-the-Cusp-of-Cool Colors
Looking for something modern and unusual? You'll love these choices that are on the brink of discovery. The most popular of the group are gems Emerald and Sapphire, followed by Denim, a name chosen by singer Toni Braxton.
Unexpected Hues
These rare names are guaranteed to surprise your friends and dazzle your acquaintances. They are far out of the top 1,000, but they aren't completely unheard of. Some sound very modern (Blue and Silver), while others seem like they should be old-fashioned (Lilac, Plum) though they are all new to the naming scene.
Colorful Connectors
The first thing you think of when you hear these names may not be a color, but we commonly use them to modify shades (think royal blue, for example), and, as such, they conjure up color in their own right. They range in popularity and style, but we couldn't create this list without a nod to these names that are perfect color complements.
Originally appeared on BabyNameWizard.com
Do you love color names? Tell us your favorite hues and styles.
For more great baby name ideas to find your perfect baby name match, visit Baby Name Wizard.
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|no really guys i think we can trust this one.
guys? guys?
|I'd hate her if I wasn't so turned on by her.
Or should that be the other way around?
See what this fucking manga does? Ugh.
|wow what a pussy
|My reaction.
|You're only a man, and a man's
gotta learn to take it...
|But he's still the best
Nothing's gonna ever-- *shot*
|Famous Last Words:
"HAH! Unfortunately for you, my friend, I've eaten so many bullets
that I've built up an immunity! Go ahead! Take your best shot!"


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I just had another outstanding lunch at the 5th Runway Cafe in College Park (right near the Atlanta airport and across the street from the CP Marta station).
They have an all-you-can-eat buffet at lunch ($8.99 per person) with some of the best mediterranian food in the city. You can also order off a regular menu.
Some of today's choices were tabouleh, hummus, ground beef with herbs and eggplant, chicken with carrots and potatoes, and deep fried cauliflower.
Didn't have the baklava today, but in the past it has been superb.
The owner, Akeel Hanano, is always around and very hospitable. I believe he is from Syria.
They have a very good website. Check it out.


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In the last post, we talked about differences in training that different doctors receive. Many doctors go to a weekend course to learn the procedure--and they may have never actually treated a live patient before they operate on you or a loved one. So, it's important to check their credentials out.
In this post, we'll talk about how ongoing experience affects performance with doctors. We'll also include a list of questions that you may find useful to ask your physician.
Ongoing Experience
There are variable amounts of experience for fracture care. Some doctors read articles in medical journals about these procedures. Others write those articles. Some doctors try out new procedures to fix the fractures. Others are involved in the research and development stage before these procedures are available for most doctors to 'try out'.
For example, in the Tulsa metropolitan area, there are at least 15 doctors who are trained to perform these procedures. That may sound like a lot, but several only trained and rare perform the procedure. The majority may do 1 or 2 cases per month. Out of those doctors, there are probably only three or four of us who treat 10 or more cases a month consistently.
Although we would be delighted to help everyone with their fractures, we realize not everyone can travel to Oklahoma to have their VCF fixed.
As you can see, there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a physician for VCF treatment. So, to help, here is a list of questions to ask your doctor to help you decide.
1. What kind of training did you receive to treat these fractures?
2. How many fractures have you treated?
3. How many fractures do you treat per month?
4. When was the last fracture you treated?
5. What is your success rate at treating fractures?
6. Have you ever had any serious complications with a patient?
7. Do you test for and treat underlying conditions (such as osteoporosis)?


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from The People's Reveille, 1906
Boston Department Store
The Boston Department Store was organized under the name of the Boston Cash Store in 1896 by J.P. Pomeroy of Colorado Springs. Mr. Pomeroy, who has large interests in Graham County, maintained the store for the benefit of the people and to keep up the business interest in Hill City.
In August 1904 the stock was sold to D. Weyand of Colorado Springs who
conducts the business with the assistance of his two sons and ten clerks.
Mr. Weyand's clerks are polite, attentive and accommodating. The success of the store, therefore, is not such a great surprise.
The Boston Store ranks among the foremost of the business institutions of the county, ever ready to promote the general welfare its community and herald abroad its claim to special consideration.
The store is modern throughout, and has five well stocked departments, which meet the catalogue prices of any Mail Order House of the east, furnishing a more desirable line of goods. People should understand that if their community goes backward they go backward; if the growth and prosperity of its business houses is retarded, the interests of each individual is retarded. Home institutions should be patronized. It is safe to say that the Boston Department Store has no superior in this part of the state in the volume and variety of the high class merchandise it carries.
The time honored principle of quick sales and small profits is strictly adhered to and accounts for the facts that no old goods accumulates, but always the newest and up to date merchandise meets the eye of the prospective purchaser.
The people realize this a good place to trade which accounts for the rapid growth of the Boston Department Store. In two years its stock has been increased from $20,000 to $35,000, and its sales this year double those of last.


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Survey logs 235,000 new February jobs
WASHINGTON -- U.S. companies added a healthy 235,000 jobs last month, led by solid gains in construction, hotels and restaurants, and education and health care, according to a private survey.
The report Wednesday on February hiring from payroll provider ADP comes after businesses added 244,000 people in January and 249,000 in December. Those gains should be enough to reduce the unemployment rate, currently a low 4.1 percent, over time.
With unemployment already so low, strong hiring could force employers to offer much higher pay to find the workers they need.
ADP compiles hiring data from millions of companies that are clients of its payroll services. Its report and government figures frequently diverge from month to month. Last month, the government said 200,000 jobs were added, below ADP's initial estimate of 234,000. That figure has since been revised higher.
A FactSet survey shows that economists believe the U.S. jobs report for February, to be released Friday, will likely show a gain of 200,000 jobs. They also project the unemployment rate will tick down to 4 percent.
-- The Associated Press
Car-Mart's ex-CEO reports stock sale
Hank Henderson, the former chief executive of Bentonville-based America's Car-Mart, sold company shares valued at more than $556,000, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week.
Henderson, who retired at the first of the year and is now a company director, sold 300 shares at $49.55 and 11,246 shares at $49.50, selling a total value of $556,677. Henderson serves as CEO emeritus and as an adviser to senior management. In January, he was awarded a $1.1 million, lump-sum special retirement bonus.
He had been with the company for 30 years and served as CEO for the past decade. He was replaced by President and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Williams, a longtime company executive.
-- John Magsam
Hearing set on Louisiana pipeline's halt
BATON ROUGE -- A federal appeals court has scheduled a hearing next week to review a judge's order that halted construction of a crude oil pipeline in a Louisiana swamp.
Bayou Bridge Pipeline LLC asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for an "emergency stay" that would lift the suspension of construction work while it appeals the judge's ruling.
A three-judge panel from the court is scheduled to hear to arguments on that request Tuesday.
On Feb. 23, U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick sided with environmental groups and issued a preliminary injunction stopping all Bayou Bridge pipeline construction work in the Atchafalaya Basin until the groups' lawsuit is resolved.
-- The Associated Press
Cox sells Austin American-Statesman
AUSTIN, Texas -- The Austin American-Statesman is being sold to publishing company GateHouse Media, executives said, ending more than 41 years of ownership by Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises.
The purchase price is $47.5 million. The sale is expected to close April 2.
GateHouse Media, based in upstate New York, is the nation's largest owner of daily newspapers across the country, with more than 10,000 employees.
Along with the Statesman, the sale includes the newspaper's Spanish-language weekly newspaper Ahora Si!, and the Austin Community Newspapers group, which includes the Bastrop Advertiser, Lake Travis View, Pflugerville Pflag, Round Rock Leader, Smithville Times and the Westlake Picayune. Related digital offerings such as Austin360, 512tech and Hookem.com also are part of the sale.
GateHouse publishes 130 daily newspapers, hundreds of community publications and more than 540 local market websites that reach more than 21 million people each week, according to the company.
-- The New York Times
Crisco, Wesson makers scrap merger
The owners of both Crisco and Wesson cooking oils called off acquisition plans Tuesday after the Federal Trade Commission moved to block the deal on the grounds that the combination would hurt competition for products in the category.
On Monday, the FTC said J.M. Smucker Co.'s proposed $285 million bid for Wesson, which is owned by Conagra Brands, would hand Smucker and its Crisco label control of at least 70 percent of the market for branded canola and vegetable oils sold in grocery stores and other retailers.
The companies had argued that the FTC defined the market too narrowly, excluding many supermarket house brands and smaller sellers.
The FTC planned to seek a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction in federal court to prevent the cooking oil deal from going through before both companies cut ties.
-- The Washington Post
SEC registration call cools off bitcoin
Bitcoin slumped back below $10,000 after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reiterated that many online trading platforms for digital assets should register with the agency as exchanges.
The largest cryptocurrency dropped 7 percent to $9,972.61 as of 5 p.m. Wednesday after the SEC statement increased concern that tightening regulation may limit trading. Bitcoin is down about 50 percent from its high of almost $20,000 in December in part because regulators worldwide have clamped down on trading, mining and initial coin offerings. Adding to concern is speculation that Asia-based Binance, one of the largest exchanges, has been hacked.
Some of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms, like Coinbase Inc.'s GDAX, aren't registered as exchanges with the SEC and, instead, have money transmission licenses with separate states. In the case of Gemini, it's regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services as a trust company, according to its website. Templum LLC is an affiliate to Liquid M Capital, which is registered as an alternative trading system with the SEC. Overstock.com Inc.'s tZero says it aims to be a fully-compliant trading platform.
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Before the second half starts, let's review how the consensus top 62 Mets prospects have been doing so far this season. Stats listed are combined minor league stats or major league stats if a player has graduated.
40. Marcos Molina (19), stock way up
They laughed when Rob Parks and Baseball Prospectus had Marcos Molina in their top 10, well who's laughing now? (OK, I doubt anyone laughed, but it was a big surprise for a top-10 prospect ranking). His mechanics have definitely been raising some red flags early – you can kind of see the unusual arm action in some of the gifs here – but the results with Brooklyn have been very impressive.
41. Hansel Robles (23), stock slipping4.97 ERA, 17 GS, 87 IP, 93 H, 50 R (48), 34 BB, 76 SO, 5 HBP, 10 HR, 280 BF
Hansel's season has been the definition of inconsistency – he's had as many starts with 0 ER allowed as he has with 5+ ER allowed (5 starts apiece). He's had a game with seven walks allowed and a game with zero strikeouts recorded. I think a move to the bullpen should help, and that's likely going to happen as soon as current lower level starters push him out of the BMets rotation. UPDATE: Word is that he has been moved to the BMets bullpen.
42. Travis Taijeron (25), stock holding/slight uptick268 PA, .251/.362/.502, 42 R, 24 2B, 11 HR, 46 RBI, 35 BB, 71 SO, CS
Outside of a few rough weeks from mid-April to mid-May, Taijeron has been hitting the ball really well for Binghamton this season. The power and patience are nice, but unless he cuts those strikeouts down, it's hard to believe he'll hit enough in the majors. All things considered, he is statistically similar to an Andrew Brown of the 51s. Given his recent power surge (7 2B, 8 HR, 1.168 OPS over his last 102 PA), he may be forcing his way into the Vegas OF rotation, but things are already crowded up there.
43. Logan Verrett (24), stock holding4.71 ERA, 105 IP, 149 H, 70 R (55 ER), 21 BB, 74 SO, 4 HBP, 8 HR, 477 BF
This seems like a good place for the future spot starter/long reliever. Verrett has good control of his arsenal and has managed to limit homeruns in the tough PCL, but is otherwise underwhelming – three average-at-best pitches. When he's on, he lives at the bottom of the zone and gets a lot of groundballs. He's been really good early on in his starts, but has consistently struggled in the 5th and 6th innings – 2.13 ERA after 2 IP, 2.74 ERA after 4 IP, 3.50 ERA after 5 IP, 4.56 ERA after 6 IP. Even when things are going fine for Verrett, he relies on his defense too much (not a good thing with this 51s roster) and gives up a lot of hard contact. I think he could be a useful reliever, I just worry about how his stuff translates to the majors, and it's not a typical reliever's arsenal.
44. Gonzalez Germen (26), graduated last year4.78 ERA, 26.1 IP, 26 H, 14 R, 11 BB, 26 SO, 6 HR, 113 BF with the Mets
Germen spent more than 45 days with the Mets before August 31 of last year, so he officially lost his rookie eligibility and should not be on the list. Nevertheless, Germen was one of the Mets best relievers before his injury in early May – 10/13 scoreless appearances and 7/13 appearances last more than an inning – but was very inconsistent upon his return. I thought it was odd that the Mets went from saying he'd get more rehab relief appearances with Bingo, to calling him up from St. Lucie. He's looked good in his two appearances with the 51s since being demoted.
45. Ivan Wilson (19), stock holding85 PA, .187/.271/.373, 10 R, 3 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 BB, 41 SO (48.2%!), 2 SB
Not really much to take away from 85 plate appearances with Kingsport, although Ivan Wilson has taken the meaning of high-K% to a new level. When he has made contact, it has been hard contact – he has 7 XBH in the 37 PA that haven't ended with a strikeout or walk – so there's that. He's a very athletic 19-year old playing CF in rookie ball – the results don't matter much yet, he just needs to play (that K% is downright scary though).
46. Matt Reynolds (23), stock way up338, .350/.418/.431, 58 R, 13 2B, 4 3B, HR, 31 RBI, 36 BB, 62 SO, 10/14 SB
Reynolds has done two things to raise his prospect stock this year: he's hit like crazy and he's shown that he can handle 2B/SS. To the first point, his BABIP is .430+ across AA and AAA, but he's been line drive crazy, and good hitters tend to have high BABIPs in the minors. It's not all great though, as he only had 9 XBH in 242 PA with Binghamton for a .066 ISO. It took him less than 60 PA to match that XBH total with Las Vegas, although he has none in 37 PA since number nine. It's only been 96 PA, but Reynolds K% and BB% have gone in the wrong direction with Las Vegas, though they aren't unreasonable. Defensively, Reynolds range is below average up the middle, and he's still relatively inexperienced at both positions – he was a 3B in College, and only has 20 pro games at 2B – but he's as good as some of the guys the Mets have used in the middle infield the past few seasons. With his great line drive approach and acceptable defense at 2B, I could see him starting in the major leagues. Justin Turner 2.0 is the more likely outcome, and there's nothing wrong with that.
47. Aderlin Rodriguez (22), stock slipped320 PA, .246/.288/.375, 31 R, 17 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 49 RBI, 15 BB, 63 SO
I'm a little surprised Aderlin wasn't further down on this list, but I guess his power potential sticks out in peoples minds. He's been with St. Lucie since 2012 – nearly 750 PA – and seems to be getting slightly worse the longer he stays. He teased everyone with what appeared to be a breakout June this year (.319/.340/.484 in 94 PA), but July has been his worst month of the year. He appears to have a lefty split advantage (.730 OPS vs. LHP, .634 OPS vs. RHP), but he only has one homerun in 86 PA against lefties this year, which is pretty terrible considering power is his calling card. Lastly, he's always been a low average hitter despite average K-rates in the minors, and that likely has a lot to do with below average LD-rates in the minors. So, he's a no-hit, no-walk, no-in-game-power hitter who's mostly playing 1B at this point (last game at 3B was June 12) – he better start hitting soon.
48. Matt Koch (23), stock slipping4.10 ERA, 14 GS, 79 IP, 85 H, 40 R (36 ER), 18 BB, 33 SO, 8 HBP, 6 HR, 335 BF
I don't like giving Koch a negative rating without having seen him this year, but a 9.9 K% in the FSL is not promising. His overall numbers this season are boosted by a 1.47 ERA (.648 OPS) over 30.2 IP in May, when he had an 8.9 K%. His control is great and he hasn't allowed a high HR-rate, but how far can he get relying on his defense so much?
49. Akeel Morris (21), stock up0.88 ERA, 27 G, 41 IP, 25 H, 4 R, 17 BB, 64 SO, HR, HBP, 157 BF
I'm not really sure why Akeel Morris is still relieving in Savannah, but he's been blowing the league away with his mid-90's heat. I've seen him a few times on MiLB.tv, and he's mixed in a decent breaking ball, but the fastball has been more than enough for SAL hitters since April. Akeel has handled lefties no problem (.578 OPS, 31.9 K%), but has been downright filthy against righties (.218 OPS, 47.7 K%). I'm hoping he gets more of a challenge in the 2nd half. Check out some recent video here. An interesting development with Akeel has been how the Gnats have used him out of the bullpen – he threw more than one inning in 12 of his first 14 appearances (2+ IP in 8/14), but has only done that twice in the last 13 appearances (2+ IP in 0/13).
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Last night in Davies Symphony Hall, cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a one-night-only performance with the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) under the baton of Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT). His selection was Robert Schumann's Opus 129 concerto in A minor, a composition that receives less attention than it deserves. Ma now has such a broad variety of interests in performing so many different genres that it was a delight to listen to him make his case for the virtues of this particular piece.
Schumann composed this concerto in October of 1850, but it was not given its first performance during his lifetime. In fact, the concerto was first performed on June 9, 1860 to honor what would have been Schumann's 50th birthday, had he not died in 1856. It is an impressive example of Schumann's search for imaginative approaches to conventional forms. The piece is in three movements played without interruption; and its approach to similarities across thematic material gives the sense of ternary form on a longer-than-usual scale of duration.
Personally, I feel there is some value in viewing this concerto as situated on a boundary between symphonic music and chamber music. MTT chose to perform it with a reduced string section, but there is no shortage of rich ensemble sounds. Nevertheless, the concerto opens will the soloist performing against rather thickly textured counterpoint in that string section. This left me wondering if those opening measures may have been conceived as a string quintet with an additional cello taking the lead, so to speak. One can almost imagine it having inspired the interleaving of voices that Johannes Brahms would later realize in his Opus 18 sextet in B-flat major (which happened to be composed in that year that would have marked Schumann's 50th birthday).
As the concerto progresses, the strings open up into a more homophonic ensemble sonorities; but, as last night's performance was conceived by Ma and MTT, there was always a certain spirit of chamber music in the rhetorical stance. This was probably most evident in the middle movement, which featured a ravishing cello duet which Ma performed with Associate Principal Peter Wyrick. Nevertheless, there was no short-changing opportunities for Ma to display his solo talents. However, while he approached the music's virtuoso demands with a technical skill that always prioritized the music over the musician, Ma seemed to find the heart of the concerto in how the cello would fit into the overall ensemble texture, a striking change from the usual back-and-forth-dialog logic that one tends to find in concertos. The result was an opportunity to listen to Schumann at his most expressive through an interpretation in which the whole was decidedly greater than the sum of its parts.
The concerto was the centerpiece of a conventional overture-concerto-symphony program. The combination, however, turned out to be a slightly peculiar one. The "overture" was actually the third movement ("The Alcotts") from Henry Brant's "A Concord Symphony." This is the same music with which MTT opened the current subscription season, and it is clearly one of the conductor's favorites. I continue to take issue with the program book describing this as music by Charles Ives orchestrated by Brant. One might call "A Concord Symphony" an orchestra transcription of Ives' second ("Concord") piano sonata; but it would probably be fairer to call Brant's effort a considered rethinking, in orchestral terms, of ideas that originated in Ives' sonata.
Having made that point, it is important to note that the third movement was probably the easiest part of Brant's work, just as it is the easiest to prepare for any pianist bold enough to take on the sonata. It evokes several familiar themes and gestures in a style found in many of Ives' compositions, but this particular movement is one of Ives' least dissonant works. This is thus the one movement that lends itself to "conventional orchestration;" but even here Brant establishes the music as his personal reflections on Ives' own thoughts about the movement.
In his spoken introduction MTT suggested that the Alcott family home in Concord (called "The Hillside") was a place of quiet refuge from the rough-and-tumble philosophies and activities of the transcendentalists. (The Wikipedia entry for Amos Bronson Alcott notes that it was from this house that Alcott loaned his ax to Henry David Thoreau, who was in the process of building his home at Walden Pond.) Similarly, in Ives' sonata, the movement is a refuge from the wild and frequently improvisatory dissonances of the other three movements, named for Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne (who later moved into "The Hillside"), and Thoreau.
This made for a rather unconventional introduction to the Schumann concerto. Curiously, the concerto was composed a few years after the Alcott family left their Concord home and moved to Boston; and it is not too difficult to associate Schumann's inquiring thoughts about music with the spirit of the New England transcendentalists, even if he never knew who any of them were. Still, the "refuge rhetoric" of the music made for a slightly unsettling introduction to the deeper and more heartfelt probing that would emerge in last night's performance of Schumann's concerto.
The symphony selection of the evening was Ludwig van Beethoven's Opus 92 in A major (the seventh). There is no doubt that Schumann knew (and probably studied intently) this symphony. One might almost consider it as a possible trigger for some of Schumann's more manic enthusiasms. However, that would make it a sharp contrast to the cello concerto, one of those few pieces that goes to neither manic nor depressive extremes.
On the other hand MTT was clearly right at home with this symphony's vigorous rhetoric. His physical approach to performing the work could almost have been called choreographic. The problem, however, was that I was not always clear about whether he was leading or following his ensemble. While it was certainly the case that things never got out of control, particularly with regard to the impeccable blending of sonorities from the different orchestral sections, there seemed to be less of the excitement of in-the-moment spontaneity that had charged the Schumann concerto and will always be the primary advantage that performance has over recording. There is no doubt that last night's Beethoven performance elicited a burst of enthusiasm from the audience (which I am sure was sincere); but, particularly when compared with Thursday night's approach to Gustav Mahler's third symphony, the performance felt like a return to familiar ground rather than a search for a new path.