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Build full-scale mockups (see page 31). "Building mockups of portions of your design or, ideally, the entire store environment, is invaluable in the development process," Shapleigh says. "It can be costly, but the process provides great returns downstream during rollout."
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Also, Google Maps doesn't really work in South Korea. In my experience you won't get the full details to your searches, so I use Naver, South Korea's answer to Google. Aim for about 45 minutes by bus and 20 minutes by taxi from the Haeundae area, or 22 minutes from Bujeon station on the Donghae line to Gijang station. The market itself is easy enough to find once you are in Gijang – simply follow the shoppers. By bus or by train, the market is a 5-minute walk from the stop.
What's good in Gijang?
On my first visit 3 years ago, Gijang was already crowded with lots of people, but one can tell that it was still mostly local. On my last trip, I definitely noticed that there were a lot more tourists than locals, but perhaps it was also because it was summertime, when more families get to travel.
People usually come to Gijang for 2 things: eating king snow crab and buying fresh seafood home. Most locals buy seafood there – such as the massive octopi below, sold by the weight. Simply pick your goods and they'll pack it away in a styrofoam container. If you're staying in an Airbnb and have decent cooking facilities (note: massive pot needed), this may be something you'd want to consider.
You said crabs?
Many tourists are here specifically for the snow crabs. Compared to prices you'd pay in nearby Japan, Taiwan, China and Hong Kong, crabs here are fresher and quite a bit cheaper.
While the vendors do not speak much English, it certainly does not stop them from making tons of sales. My experience is that depending on the weather and the number of tourists in the area, prices can fluctuate greatly. A friend paid about 35~40 USD for a full meal, with kimchi, rice, hot tea and tips included.
Note that every restaurant in the market will charge you 3,000 KRW (2.50 USD) per person for the preparation and cooking of the crabs. Most stalls selling crabs are directly attached to a dining area behind and fear not – there's always air conditioning inside. If you have physical accessibility issues, be sure to ask for a table instead of sitting on the floor. It is the traditional way to dine, so do try it out and sit on the ondol – it's heated and it's very comfortable. If you have bad circulation however, best if you'd place your bum on a chair; your entire lower body will thank you after.
All around the market you'll also find stalls and lady vendors selling a variety of groceries, fruits, preserved items and even cooking utensils. At the time of my last visit, I was living in Hong Kong and was only in Busan for a long weekend, so I seriously contemplated taking a whole crate of fresh berries back.
All around the market you can find stalls and vendors selling fruits, clothing, preserved food items and cooking utensils. On my second trip I purchased a massive Korean pear for only 4 USD – it makes for a yummy, filling and dessert for two.


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I was called about a possible job and was asked If I would design an 11 X 17 poster to show my layout skills for a contract job. This is what I came up with. They provided me with all the images and a page of copy and I chose what was most needed.
I got the job but lost it when the client refused to sign the contract. I have learned to always have a contract when doing design work and to get some kind of a deposit.


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Micro Projects
Part of COMPETIR+ Subsystem of Incentives for Local Development (typology 3), this variant is aimed at projects with investments between 2,500€ and 15,000€, oriented to boost the internal market, fulfill its needs and expand the productive capacity of the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
It provides non-refundable financial incentives from 40% to 50% of the project's eligible expenses, depending on project location.
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It's week 3 of Horror month here at FBC & the boys are discussing a recent addition to the genre: The Witch. Join us as we decide not only who are the best witches in cinema, but also who is better between Black Phillip & (Whoa) Black Betty and just how long would we last in the 17th Century…? Answers are all included within.
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UNDERCOVER AGENT REVEALED: FREYA!Sunday, December 16th, 2018
BERGDORF GOODMAN EMBRACES K-BEAUTY!Monday, October 30th, 2017
Bergdorf Goodman has partnered with Alicia Yoon, Founder & CEO of K-Beauty e-retailer Peach & Lily, to create an in-store pop-up shop at its New York City flagship location. The installation, which just opened to the public, will run through Spring 2018. Yoon will create an in-store experience that offers an exclusive curation of luxury K-beauty brands in a setting reminiscent of a Seoulite's powder room. In addition, Yoon, a licensed esthetician in both the U.S. and Korea, will be available (by appointment only) for facial bookings in the Bergdorf Goodman Treatment Room at the flagship location.
The pop-up will feature five brands, four of which will be exclusively sold in-store at Bergdorf Goodman's NYC flagship and online. The curation includes Femmue, Abib, Eco Your Skin, JUNGSAEMMOOL, and Atoclassic. "We could not be more excited to partner with Alicia Yoon on this innovative concept," said Angela Welcome, Buyer, Cosmetics at Bergdorf Goodman. "When we began to explore the opportunity of a partnership we found that she had the most extensive knowledge of Korean beauty, a rapidly growing trend. With that insight, we landed on the perfect assortment of brands and created a one-of-a-kind in-store experience."
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- Push-out Score determined
- After around eight years in the position
- Praise and thanks for Seaton
- Carlos Hernandez taking over in the interim
- Search for a successor
(exechange) — Irving, Texas, May 2, 2019 — David Seaton, chief executive of Fluor, leaves. As announced by Fluor Corp. in a news release and in a regulatory filing published on Thursday, May 2, 2019, David T. Seaton has left his post as chief executive officer at the engineering and construction firm after around eight years in the role, effective May 1, 2019.
Among the 3,000 largest publicly held companies incorporated in the U.S. based on market capitalization, the average tenure of the CEOs who departed over the past 12 months was 7.8 years, according to data compiled by exechange.
Fluor will undertake a search for a successor.
David Seaton's duties were taken over in the interim by Carlos M. Hernandez, most recently executive vice president, chief legal officer and secretary of Fluor Corporation, as interim chief executive officer.
"He will provide the needed direction for the company"
A reason for David Seaton's departure from the CEO post was not explicitly provided. Former CEO Alan L. Boeckmann, who has been named executive chairman of the board, said: "The board has great confidence in Carlos. We trust that he will provide the needed direction for the company and build upon Fluor's leadership position in the marketplace."
Precise information regarding David Seaton's future plans was not immediately available.
"Stepped down"
Fluor said: "David T. Seaton has stepped down as CEO and will no longer serve as a member of the board of directors, effective May 1, 2019. He will remain with the company through the transition and to assist management as requested."
Fluor further said: "On May 1, 2019, Mr. David T. Seaton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fluor Corporation …, stepped down from his position as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company …, effective May 1, 2019."
Share price decline
The announcement follows a decline in Fluor Corporation's share price of 33 percent since October 2018.
In the position of CEO since 2011
David Seaton served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Fluor Corporation, one of the world's leading and largest engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services companies.
He became CEO and joined Fluor's board of directors in February 2011, and was elected to the role of chairman of the board in February 2012.
Since joining the company in 1985, Seaton has held numerous positions in both operations and sales globally.
Prior to assuming his position, Seaton served as Fluor's chief operating officer.
He has served as the senior group president over Energy & Chemicals, Government and Power Groups and was responsible for Fluor's activities in China and the Middle East.
Active in a variety of professional and business organizations, Seaton serves on the board of directors of The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) and is a member of the Business Roundtable and the International Business Council.
He is a board member of the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council.
In 2011, he was appointed by the Secretary of Energy to serve as a member of the National Petroleum Council.
Effective January 1, 2017, Seaton began a two-year term as vice chair of the National Association of Manufacturers' Board of Directors.
As chief executive officer, Seaton was dedicated to maintaining Fluor's commitments in the areas of ethics and compliance, integrity and anti-corruption as well as community involvement.
He is an active leader and board member of the World Economic Forum's Partnering Against Corruption Initiative.
He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
He is a National Trustee of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America.
He is a recipient of the South Carolina State Guard's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Seaton holds a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and received an honorary doctoral degree in 2014.
He completed the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of Business and Thunderbird University's International Management Program.
Push-out Score determined
The Push-out Score™ determined by exechange gauges the pressure surrounding the management change on a scale of 0 to 10.
exechange reached out to Fluor and offered the company the opportunity to comment on the score.
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Microsoft updates Xbox One "experience" with tweaks, faster performance
Microsoft's updated user interface for the Xbox One, which launched Thursday, includes faster performance for the console via Windows 10, an easier-to-use game search, and other improvements.
With this update, Xbox 360 games are also now backwards compatible, as Microsoft announced more than 100 Xbox 360 games can be played on the Xbox One. Players can keep their saved games and achievements from 360 games and can even DVR game clips and screenshots of awesome moments.
For TV junkies who watch countless hours of television on Xbox, there have been improvements to the OneGuide, Xbox One's built-in guide. Players can now see TV shows from across the Xbox Live community and instantly see TV listings fullscreen. A new Channel Area app suggests player-specific video content based on previous selections.
The update also improves the system's community area. Gamers can access updates from friends and game developers in the activity feed while avatars are now much more visible and still fully customizable just like on the Xbox 360. Finally, with the game hub, players can compare gamerscore, achievements and other game stats with friends.


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Ski Inn Condominiums
Ski Inn Condominiums are located under the Steamboat Gondola and offers convenient access to skiing via a groomed trail to the slopes. Unit sizes range from 1, 2 and 2 bedroom + loft units. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen, high speed internet, balcony and a gas fireplace.
This property is managed by Resort Lodging Company. Some units may be offered by other rental companies. Amenities may vary by rental company.
- On-site management and front desk
- Winter: 7:30am - 10:00pm Daily, Summer: 8:00am - 5:00pm - Daily, Spring and Fall: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Calls are transferred to The Lodge on Saturday and Sunday
- Check in at 4:00pm, check out at 10:00am
- Complimentary local beer in unit (ski season)
- Complimentary morning coffee and donuts in the clubhouse (ski season)
- Ski in/out access to the slopes via access trail, snow and conditions permitting
- Private guest shuttle to skiing, shopping and entertainment (ski season)
- 150 yards to free city bus
- Concierge and bellman services available by request
- Business center with complimentary internet service and fax
- Complimentary high speed internet access in all units
- 2 indoor hot tubs, 2 outdoor hot tubs, 2 saunas and an outdoor grill
- Gas fireplace and private balcony
- Sports Teams allowed
- Mid-stay refresh housekeeping services for stays of 5 nights or longer (ski season)
- Laundry facilities on premises
- Complimentary in unit coffee
- All units are non-smoking
- Pets are not allowed on the property
This property is managed by Resort Lodging Company. Some units may be offered by other rental companies. Amenities may vary by rental company.


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Halo Joe
When one selects a hobby/interest it is because they feel a deep connection to the subject matter that one has selected, this especially holds true when it comes to sports; sometimes fans don't really pick a team, they inherit it from a grandfather and/or father, and in some cases from a mother and/or grandmother. My father's philosophy on successful teams is a very simple one, one that I also subscribe to; both fans and players have to "feel the jersey" in other words in order to be successful you have to be completely balanced and dedicated to your team and craft. There have been many instances where a player as good as they may be, really don't feel the jersey.
Joe Maddon definitely feels the jersey, he has been involved with the Angels' organization in some capacity or another since 1975 until 2005, even while he was away from the Angels he had a Halo in his heart. Joe Maddon was on the Angels' managerial staff as a bench coach when the Angels won the World Series in 2002, when he was a manager of the Chicago Cubs, in a touching tribute to his father, he wore the Disney era Angels baseball cap that once belonged to his late father. Who never saw him win the World Series; a touching and proud moment both for Maddon and the Angels' fan base.
Maddon signed a three-year contract with the Angels, I personally wish it was a four-year contract, given the issues that the Angels currently have, I think an extra year is appropriate especially given that an even number of years would allow the team to better evaluate his performance.
I am very excited that a family member has come back home to the Angels organization, he has a proven pedigree that will help the Halos be successful, however, the Angels must go after a few solid pitchers. Gerrit Cole is the obvious first choice, and we mustn't forget about Shohei Ohtani who hopefully will be able to pitch full-time and help rebuild the starting rotation.
I love their acquisition of Joe Maddon as the Angels' manager, I believe he will steer this team in the right direction. The Angels are about to do something very special with the guidance of Halo Joe.
Taking the Interstate 5 South: the Freeway Series 2019
One of the most majestic images in baseball is the baseball field itself, the luscious green grass making its presence known to all that take their time to breathe in its beauty; the intoxicating spell that casts upon its observers enchanting them and leaving them wanting more. The grass whose edges tease the infield dirt as if the grass was a forbidden lover that the dirt was not allowed to touch in public for fear of not exposing their torrid love affair. The seats surrounding the two lovers, gather in a convention as if they were gods waiting decree their verdict upon the lovers, this is what goes on in every baseball stadium, when the stadium is empty and it's in its most natural state, this is baseball nature.
This is all about to change however, as a blue wave invades the peaceful serenity of Angel Stadium, the levers hide in horror as their natural state dissipates for nine innings, perhaps more and is replaced by a ruckus blue invasion force that threatens their most sacred inner peace. Luckily they have red defenders that seek to quell the assault on their way of life.
This is the essence of the Freeway Series, this is what makes the Angels Dodgers rivalry unique and beautiful. A little more than 30 miles separate the two cities and a little more than 28 miles separate the two stadiums. Proximity makes all the difference because it adds certain elements to the rivalry that the Dodgers and Giants rivalry will never have.
The Dodgers have the best record in all of baseball at the moment, while the Angels are 30-34; various injuries to Justin Upton, and Andrelton Simmons as well as injuries to various members of the pitching staff have slowed their progress.
The Angels are 14-21 against the American League West, they at 13.5 games back out of first place, in four games out of the second wildcard spot. There is still plenty of time to turn things around, however it must start tonight.
I believe that beating the best team in baseball would give them a much-needed boost of morale, not only because it Dodgers currently hold the best record in baseball, but because of the rivalry, a small contribution of giving the Dodgers two losses would give the Angels the energy to turn things around.
When Angel fans fill the seats tonight, they must do their best to defend home-field advantage, they must protect the two star crossed lovers so they can continue their forbidden love affair uninterrupted; by doing so, they add to the beauty and the legend that is baseball as it has been for the last 150 years.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The intricacies of baseball can be so complicated and yet so simple. As simple as a round ball making contact with a round bat; or as complicated as pitching matchups, pitching changes, pinch hitters, shifts, and defensive changes. It is the intersection of all these factors that create the complicated beauty of baseball; or as I like to call it the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Let me start off with the good, through yesterday's game, the Angels have outscored their opponents 69-43 through the first 11 games of the season. The Angels have yet to lose or split a series this season. As Shohei Otani has been simply spectacular, hitting three consecutive home runs in his first three consecutive home games in Major League Baseball record for a rookie. His pitching has been equally as spectacular, in this last outing alone he allowed only one hit with 12 strikeouts.
There isn't much less talk about that is bad with the exception of the starting pitching. Excluding Shohei Otani the Angels pitching staff hasn't gone very deep into games. Marquee players who need to produce such as Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun, and Albert Pujols have yet to produce to their full potential.
The ugly is that things that are not necessarily good or bad but can become bad, and as such the team needs to keep a watchful eye on developing circumstances, primary bullpen. The bullpen has been spectacular thus far, the bullpen combined with the offense are primarily responsible for the Halos excellent start. However if the starting rotation does not recover, they taxed bullpen may lead to problems as the season wears on.
The three phases of the game, pitching, (this includes the bullpen) batting, and defense need to combine together to have a successful season, the three parts of this baseball machine need to work together in order for survive and contend for 162 games plus any additional postseason games. Any breakdown in the machines efficiency can cause a breakdown in the complexities of how this machine works, leading to the creation of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Opening Day 2018 is a Week Away
The buzz of the crowd, the music playing in the loudspeakers in the stadium, feeling the spring wind swirling around, the art on the grass, the sound of the ball hitting a leather glove, the crack of the bat as it makes contact with the baseball, the scoreboard, and the beautiful site of The Big A. These are all the sights and sounds of opening day that a diehard Angels' fan looks forward to every year.
We are officially a week away from opening day. The Halos' off-season roster additions are showing a lot of promise, while others are adjusting to a new culture, and league. As a fan, I am excited as to what the new season may bring.
Shohei Otani is still adjusting to American baseball, he's billed as a two-way player and in my opinion he shows promise in both aspects of his game. I strongly believe he can be a two-way player; however, he is having trouble adjusting to the American pitchers. With a few adjustments I believe his hitting ability will come with time. There are some arguments that he should start the season in the minor leagues, ordinarily I would agree, however, because he is a two-way player; his pitching is needed in the Angels' rotation especially given the injury history of our pitching staff over the last few years. I am confident that Shohei Otani's ability to pitch is needed much more than his hitting at this point, I like the addition of Ian Kinsler, his experience in the infield will be an asset to the Angels, giving the Angels lineup and the team a more potent punch.
Chris Carter is a non roster invitee at this point; I sincerely hope he makes the opening day roster. He's hitting for an average of .306 in 36 at-bats versus Luis Valbuena who's hitting for an average of .225 in 40 at bats this spring, there is no logical reason why Chris Carter should not be part of the opening day roster. I believe that Luis Valbuena should be the backup to Chris Carter especially since Albert Pujols will be playing more first base this year due to sharing the designated hitter position with Shohei Otani. Zack Cozart is a wonderful addition to the Angels' offense he is hitting .342 this spring which is a refreshing update to the third base position.
All these new additions along with the sustained excellence of Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun, and Justin Upton among others, combined with the overall health of our pitching staff, with the addition of Shohei Otani, it should be an interesting season for this wonderful team. I'm truly looking forward to opening day against the Athletics in Oakland on March 29.
The Gold Coin We Call Baseball
The off-season is upon us, in the game of baseball the winter can be just as exciting as the regular season. There are many exciting aspects about the off-season, the hot stove, where free agents and franchises look to come together mutually to fill vacancies; and the winter meetings, where franchises seek to make a noteworthy splash in the market. Am I disappointed? Yes, but I can't say that I'm upset over the Angels' performance this past season, every team's goal is to make it to the World Series however, in the end, as always one team stands and 29 others go home.
The Angels made a valiant effort at a playoff run; they fell out of contention after game 158 on September 27, 2017. As I have mentioned before I rather see this team fall out of contention late in the season and not well before the All-Star break.
If this team is healthy with a few additions the Halos can not only compete for a postseason spot but they can also contend. If things go well, they can possibly even make it to the World Series; First and foremost they have the best player in all of Major League Baseball today, Mike Trout, and Albert Pujols, when healthy, can still strike fear into the hearts of opposing pitchers. Justin Upton recently signed a contract extension, which gives the Angels a solid bat behind Trout and a permanent left fielder. When one adds the two Gold Gloves at shortstop and catcher for 2017 one has a pretty solid foundation.
With a strong foundation already established, the Angels could use a few upgrades on the roster, so far the speculation points to third baseman Mike Moustakas as the prime candidate to fulfill this need for the Angels. The former Kansas City Royal has power, and he might be just what the Angels need to get over the hump. However, for now this is pure speculation and all this of course is contingent on the Angels starting rotation and for that matter the pitching staff as a whole , staying healthy. As the Angels entire pitching staff was decimated and the starting rotation in particular was crippled this past season.
The off-season brings a lot of big hopes and dreams to every fan no matter which team one chooses to root for. It's a reset button that every team looks forward to pressing, even the successful teams in the previous season. The off-season can be a two-sided coin it can bring joy and/or pain. It all depends how the coin we call the off-season lands.
Does the Deck of Playoff Cards Have a Wildcard with a Halo?
A deck of playing cards comes with two jokers, often people do not use these jokers and they put them aside separating them from the deck. Traditionally the jokers are a pair of cards; they are considered the two traditional wild cards in the deck. Today, I will not discard them.
This metaphor is applicable to the game the baseball; just like in a deck of playing cards there are two wild cards. These wildcards are currently blank, including today's game that is yet to be played; there are only a dozen games left for the Angels in this baseball season, and the race for the American League wild card is tight.
As of today, the face of each wild card read "the New York Yankees" and "the Minnesota Twins". However, the Angels are only one game behind, due to the loss that the Twins suffered against the Yankees today, which means by the end of today if the Angels win, they will only be one half game out of the second wild-card with 11 games to go.
In order to determine if there is a Halo in the playoff deck, one must examine the four suits that the deck contains in order for their wild-card to be of any help towards the creation of a championship hand in this metaphorical game of cards. 12 cards (games) are yet to be dealt; with such a high number of cards left the creation of a winning hand is likely. However, equally as likely is that a losing hand which can be produced at the end of the season.
The Heart
The heart is in my opinion the most important suit, the Halos produced more than 40 comeback wins so far this season, leading Major League Baseball they also led the majors in stolen bases prior to the Cameron Maybin trade. There is no question that this team has the talent and the heart to make sure that one of those blank wildcards reads "Angels".
The Spade
Although there's no question about this team's heart, the spade has not been kind to the Angels. The Halos have survived virtually all year without a pitching staff. Garrett Richards, Andrew Heaney, Matt Shoemaker, and Tyler Skaggs have been injured in some combination or another for the entire year. This is virtually our entire starting pitching staff. With the exception of Matt Shoemaker, the rest of the starting staff is back. However, due to length of time they were gone, they have been unable to be the starters that they really are. Although the Angels have been hit hard by the spade there are still enough cards in the deck to turn their fortunes around.
The Clover
When the team is hit this hard by the spade, you need a little luck brought forth by the Clover. The Angels' patchwork and strategic positioning have allowed them to somehow stay in contention even with all the injuries to key positions. With 12 cards left, the Angels must make their own luck and take advantage of golden opportunities when they present themselves, something that they did not do yesterday when the Twins lost to the Yankees. The Angels did not close the gap, they lost yesterday's game six with three due to bad game management by Mike Scioscia, in certain situations he left players in two along and took others out too early. This can not continue if the Angels are going to let the Clover do its magic.
The Diamond
The clover's magic must work; the diamond suit in the deck must assure that. The diamond has been kind to the Angels. A diamond represents the value which the Angels have obtained the acquisitions of Justin Upton and Brandon Phillips, by acquiring these solid players, they Halos have strengthened their weak spots which will allow them to increase their chances of obtaining a winning hand, although I must admit I was very disappointed when Cameron Maybin was traded in order to make room for Justin Upton on the roster. I believe the Angels had a better option by letting go of Ben Revere instead of Cameron Maybin, slim as he is affectionately called; gave the Angels speed at the top of the lineup, it is the team's ability to run the bases that renders opposing starting pitchers less effective; something that needs to happen to be successful in the playoffs.
It is the right combination of the four suits that will determine whether one of the wildcards will have a Halo on its face. It is an undeniable fact that wildcards always make card games or in this case the Major League Baseball playoffs more interesting. Baseball wildcards cannot be simply discarded like the jokers in the deck of cards. However, all the other card suits must combine for a wildcard to be effective. In the Angels case, there are 12 cards remaining in order to create a winning hand.
It's Time for a Change in the Halo Recipe and/or the Chef
The Halo is closed for repairs; it will reopen in early April. Hopefully when it reopens it will be vastly improved. The Angels finished the season with an 8-2 record over the final 10 games. While that was a positive sign, it was too little, too late in my humble opinion.
To say the Angels must improve is an understatement, they had an injury-riddled starting rotation and bullpen. I cannot recall one game this season when the pitching staff was at full strength; since they Halos don't have much of a farm system to speak of, they couldn't replenish any deficiencies on the team. The left-field experiment was a disaster; I feel that was the team's weakest link this year.
Mike Scioscia has become complacent since 2009 he hasn't shown anything of significance, nothing that makes this team stand out from the pack. He needs to find a way to ignite both the team and the fan base, I do not deny that he knows his baseball, unfortunately, it isn't enough. Mike Scioscia reminds me of a chef that substitutes French fries when the recipe clearly calls for exotic Cajun fries. In other words, it is not enough to know the game of baseball, when the brand of baseball is clearly bland; he needs to find a way to add some flavor and distinction to this baseball team. I feel that although he has a wonderful baseball mind, he has lost his creativity, the Halos cannot afford for the chef in the kitchen lose his ability to create distinct flavors, especially with the team as talented as this one.
How can the recipe be changed? First and foremost, the Angels need to address left-field. There is really no big name out there in the free-agent market this year that is an instant game changer, with the exception of perhaps Mark Trumbo. Some argue that he is not consistent enough at the plate to make much of a difference, and while I do see the substance of the argument, we don't have much of a farm system to draw from; although Mark Trumbo is not a marquee name out there, he is a former Angel, he knows the system and given this year's free-agent market he is the best option.
Will this change in ingredients add any flavor to the recipe? Let's hope so, for the sake of both the team and the fan base. The chef must create a more potent championship recipe, if he cannot do so, he must be escorted out of the baseball kitchen.
Who Needs a Yule Log, When One Has a Hot Stove
I am back wearing my Christmas halo, my microphone broke since my last post, and it's taken me a while to find a compatible microphone for my voice recognition software. It's good to put the metaphorical pen to paper again; or in this case microphone to word processor.
Regrettably it's been a few months so there's a lot to cover, it's the holiday season, and because time is limited; for this entry I'm just going to cover the highlights of the off-season that stood out to me. I will expand on the rest of the activity that I don't cover in this entry at a later date.
On November 12, 2015, the Angels acquired shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Jose Briceno in a trade for fan favorite, Erick Aybar, promising young pitcher Sean Newcomb along with another pitcher Christopher Ellis. Yes, Simmons can be considered a young phenom, the way he flashes the baseball glove is eye-catching, definitely highlight reel material. However, I worry that his handling of the baseball bat isn't up to par. Simmons may have a longer contract then Erick Aybar, but Erick is a solid defender in his own right, he is more patient than Simmons, he is a clutch switch hitter, and is less likely to pop the ball up in a crucial situation; something that Simmons is prone to do.
The price paid for the acquisition of Simmons is a little steep for my taste, not only did we lose Erick Aybar but the Angels also lost Sean Newcomb. Newcomb is a promising young pitcher, so much in fact that Angels' fans were wondering whether he was ready to join the pitching staff at the major-league level late last season, although he was not ready, he was very close; and with the Angels' farm system being as thin as it is in my opinion the trade hurts the Angels more than it helps. While I agree that minor-league prospects don't always pan out, the Angels need Newcomb, not only because as the old saying goes "you can never have enough pitching", but also because the Angels pitching staff is on shaky ground as it is, and to count on Weaver or Wilson to carry the pitching staff is simply not realistic anymore, thus, magnifying the need for Newcomb.
The Angels are not only in trouble for what they have done, but they are also in murky waters for what they haven't done. Earlier this week, Angels' owner Arturo Moreno was quoted in the local paper stating that it was unlikely that the Angels would pursue a big name free agent outfielder. I have a few issues with that, first the big question is what is this team going to do in left field? The Angels haven't had a solid left field presence since Garret Anderson. Shall I go down the list? First, on the list is Hideki Matsui, who joined the team when he was well past his prime. Vernon Wells, big contract, little to no results. Josh Hamilton, more of the same the only difference is that the Halos are still paying for him to play for the division rival Texas Rangers. Yes I know I neglected to mention Bobby Abreu; this is due to the simple reason that I feel that unlike the players previously mentioned Bobby did contribute substantially to the Angels and shouldn't be lumped with the aforementioned group of players.
Second, the Angels need to come up with a long-term strategic plan, cross the luxury tax threshold and responsibly sign a big-name free agent like Yoenis Céspedes to plug the gaping hole in left field, or hold on to promising prospects like Newcomb and forgo players like Simmons. It's impossible to have it both ways.
The Angels complicated matters further by trading away another promising pitcher to the Washington Nationals. Trevor Gott for Yunel Escobar, who is not a very impressive third baseman defensively, he is a natural shortstop. Here again the Angels are giving up a young hard throwing right-hander, for a questionable third baseman. The Halos in my opinion would be better off re-signing David Freese to a contract in order to resolve the issue at third base.
I would stop short of saying that the Halos' hot stove is burning hot, it's more like lukewarm. However it can definitely get considerably hotter. All that needs to be done is for ownership and the front office have to decide which direction they want to go, and commit to going in that direction. For a team that has drawn 3,000,000 fans for more than a decade, the very least Angels' fans deserve is a clear commitment from ownership and the front office whenever direction they decide to go.
Merry Christmas, and happy holidays and a happy new year!
DiPoto Turns in His Halo
Originally I was going to write about the seafaring Grinch from Seattle who stole Christmas, referring to the Angels' "Christmas in June" promotion. I thought it would be fun to discuss my impressions. I was almost done writing the entry and I was deciding what pictures to include in the post, when the surprising but not unexpected news broke, "Jerry Dipoto resigns as Angels' General Manager." There it was, the news that changed the entire destination of this entry. I guess it wasn't meant to be, the sudden course correction within the Angels' organization is more relevant.
Rather than talk about my personal opinions on the inter-office dynamics of the organization and the reported tension, real or imaginary; between Jerry Dipoto and Mike Scioscia, I would like to concentrate on Jerry Dipoto's legacy and impact on the Halos. ESPN, MLB.com, MLB network, and Fox sports have talked at length about the tumultuous relationship between the Manager and General Manager, if one wants to know more about the inter office dynamics of the situation, I strongly suggest you go to one or more of the sources that I cited above.
Jerry Dipoto was brought aboard in 2011, upon his arrival, he made an immediate title wave of a splash, he signed then free agent Albert Pujols to a 10 year contract. He also ensured the future of the organization by coming to terms with Mike Trout on a six-year contract extension. He also brought aboard C. J. Wilson to bolster the Halos' pitching staff, then he traded for Zack Greinke who was eventually lost to free agency. Jerry Dipoto also traded for Andrew Heaney, who is now on the major league roster and is starting to pay dividends for the Angels.
For all of Jerry DiPoto's wheeling and dealing, the Angels never won a playoff game under his tenure. He was an aggressive general manager, who believed in the modern baseball concept of saber metrics, the volatile and conflicting mixture between saber metrics and old-school fundamental baseball philosophies, did not allow Jerry DiPoto to execute his vision for this team.
Upon the General Manager's resignation, the Angels brought back a name from the past, former General Manager Bill Stoneman, he was at the helm when the Angels won the World Series in 2002. He also was the general manager who hired Mike Scioscia; so there is familiarity there, however, he is not known as an aggressive general manager, so I don't expect the Angels to do much at the trade deadline. They could use aggressiveness out of the General Manager's office, particularly with this team, and this time of year. I'm not a proponent of proceeding into the future by reaching into the past, unless one is trying to correct a mistake, this is definitely not the case with Bill Stoneman.
Perhaps Jerry DiPoto was very strategic in his actions; he picked the proximity to the trading deadline in order to make a point. This is purely speculation on my part; however, if I am right he definitely got his point across. One thing is for sure, the Angels' organization is in disarray. It will be interesting to see how this set of circumstances affects the Halos' playoff possibilities for this season. One thing is abundantly clear however, uncertainty has descended over Anaheim.
Happy Independence Day!
The Machine Is Producing Baseballs with Angel Wings
I equate baseball to listening to a symphony, both in baseball and the symphony there are a lot of moving parts that come together to make a whole. While the cello and the violin players are at the top of their game on this particular night, the trumpet and the trombone players are out of steam due to being hung over from drinking one too many vodka shots at the local bar the night before. When these conditions come together, the symphony doesn't sound as good as they would if all the instruments were in tune.
This analogy is applied to baseball, all parts need to be working together in order to create a complete whole. Albert Pujols and Mike Trout are the string players of this Halo Symphony, Trout is only second to Pujols in home runs with 18, while Albert leads the Angels and the American League with 23 home runs; 15 of which have come in the last 24 games alone. The machine is definitely producing baseballs with angel wings.
Unfortunately this is not the case for the rest of the team, the Halos are only one game above .500 at 36-35, and 13-13 over the last 26 games, in essence, Albert's production is negated by the team's inability to function as a symphony. The rest of the team hasn't given the pitching staff enough run support, so far this season coming into today's game the Angels have scored 288 runs compared to 279 runs allowed in the same span; this is a net difference of only +11 runs so far this season. This explains why this team is only one game above .500 the Halos are just doing enough to stay afloat, and they've only been able to do that because of the resurgent Albert Pujols. Albert Pujols' Home Run streak cannot last forever, he's bound to cool off. The Angels must find ways to take advantage of this, and supplement the machine's production while they can.
The machine is producing, but the question is, will the Angels use the wings that he is producing to fly high and take over the American League West division lead? Or will they use the wings just to stay afloat?
The Flickering Halo
It is often said that baseball is a marathon, not a sprint; others say, you can't win it in April, but you can lose it in April. One describes patience, while the other describes focus and urgency. I believe, that there is a balance between the two perspectives, however patience can only be afforded during the first month and a half of the season in order not to rely on other teams collapsing the second half of the season and thus, a given team is able to control their own playoff destiny.
Through 58 games, the Angels are 29-29 an even .500, with the 59th game in progress. They are 4 1/2 games back of the surprising Houston Astros, in the American League West, Houston is a team that seems to be leaving orbit and coming back to earth, the Astros have lost six straight.
The Halo is flickering, sometimes it is very bright, as evident by a sweep of the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium, and sometimes the Halo is completely dark, as the Angels were swept by the Yankees in New York. The Halos also lost two out of three games to The Tampa Bay Rays. The series with the Rays was sandwiched in between the two appearances of the broom.
Why is a team that is so talented on paper only .500? Some site the lack of production from the offense since all but two of the combined 32 home runs between Albert Pujols and Mike Trout have been solo home runs.
While that is absolutely true, I would point to something else, if one juxtaposes the runs scored versus runs allowed, one sees the issue. So far this season, coming into today's game, the Angels as a team have scored 233 runs; the Angels pitching staff as a whole has allowed 232 runs this includes unearned runs. This is a net difference of only +1 run. To me, this explains a lot, the Angels don't need to add another bat they simply need to shore up their pitching and defense. It doesn't really matter if this team can average 25 runs a game if the opponent can score 26. A big bat wouldn't make much of a difference.
What can be done? Barring a major successful blockbuster trade, not much can be done. However, the Angels do have Andrew Heaney in the farm system, he is currently in AAA with the Salt Lake City Bees. He has a 6-2 record with a 4.39 Earned Run Average, he might not be ready for the majors just yet, but he is an option to improve the pitching staff.
There are 102 games left in the season, including the game in progress, and while that is true that baseball is a marathon, the Angels need to get themselves within striking distance of leadership of the division very soon.
An Extraordinary Win, An Extraordinary Loss
Following sports is like riding a roller coaster, a fan experiences indescribable highs and unbearable lows. This is the beauty and the curse of sports, the promise of what can be, and disappointment of what could have been. This is especially true in baseball, the excitement of a pennant race is like no other feeling that any other sport can produce.
The team with the best record in baseball, the Angels, increased their lead on the Oakland Athletics to 1 1/2 games. The Halos' record now stands at 75-50, the promise is alive and well however it took a major blow today, with the loss of Garrett Richards. He suffered a left knee injury during the second inning of today's game. Richards had to be carted off the field in a stretcher; and although the exact extent of his knee injury is not known as of yet, it is speculated that he will miss the remainder of the season.
Richards was in the middle of producing a spectacular season, his pitching performances were being talked about among the best in baseball, He was making a very strong case for the Cy Young Award in the American League. He was one of the most pleasant surprises of the entire season. Hopefully Richards can completely recover from his injury and return to display the dominance that he was showing the season in the future.
The loss of Richards further diminished an already thin starting rotation, Skaggs is already out with an elbow injury and won't return until the 2016 season due to Tommy John surgery. C. J. Wilson is also struggling since his return from injury. It will be interesting to see where the Angels go from here.
Pitching does win championships, believe it or not, I do see some silver lining in all this chaos. Yes, the loss of Richards is devastating, there is no doubt about that. However Richards only has an impact on the game once every five days, it's time for the offense to be the run producing machine that we all know it can be, as well as it is time for the rest of the pitching staff whether they are in the majors or the minors to step up. Now that we have a stronger bullpen compared to the past bullpens that the Angels have had in recent years, I really do not think that's an unreasonable expectation. The September call ups are crucial to resolving this unexpected situation. This could have been much worse, we could have lost a position player that impacts the game every day.
The Angels have the best record in baseball, they are atop of the American League West, they Halos are being called upon to prove that none of these regular season accolades matter, they must rise above the adversity and the unfortunate situation and prove that they actually have the heart of a champion.


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Growing up in the 1950s and '60s, there was no avoiding the adorable Doris Day. She was cute as a bug, wholesome, winsome and adored, at least in movies, by the swooning-est leading men in Hollywood � Rock Hudson, Cary Grant and Clark Gable, to name a few.
As a young girl, I simply loved her and, of course, wanted to marry Rock. As dreamboats went, he was without par. And Doris (we were on a first-name basis back then) was this motherless girl's idea of what a woman should be � cheerfully feminine and wise to men.
Today, Day's characters would be laughable to world-weary children trapped in a sexualized world. But I can testify that watching grown-ups crawl into twin beds wearing pajamas brings no harm to the underaged.
I'm grateful for the innocence that society then permitted its younger generation, and to actors such as Day, who declined roles, including Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate," that defied her values.
Also, Day was honest enough about herself to figure she probably wouldn't have been believable as a seductress. She was certainly glamorous, but she also was perhaps cursed by a prevailing perkiness that could be neither subdued nor camouflaged. Besides, who would want to see a lascivious Doris Day? Surely, not her fans.
Day's singing career � about which much has been written � preceded and succeeded her acting career. "Que Ser�, Ser�" became her theme song, and its lyrics were tantamount to an elegy for the songstress, who wanted none of that. Day, who died Monday at 97, made known that she didn't want a funeral, memorial or even a headstone.
In her later years, Day became increasingly reclusive and dedicated her talents and resources to animal rights. If long ago I had admired her fictional personas, I'm grateful today for her animal activism and find myself in agreement with her reflection: "The more I study human beings, the more I love animals."
Though her work for animals is inarguably her greatest legacy, most obituaries have focused on her film and song careers. Eager to know more, I contacted Wayne Pacelle, a former head of the Humane Society of the United States, who knew Day and worked with her in pursuing legislative action on behalf of animals.
"Her compassion for all animals � not just dogs, but for all animals � was central to everything she was about," he wrote in an email to me. "She attached her name to advocacy organizations to scale up her work for animals � a rare thing for celebrities, who would occasionally weigh in on issues, but not fully commit to engagement on these issues."
Pacelle said that Day frequently called state and federal lawmakers when animal issues hung in the balance. She advocated for a 1990 ban on the trophy hunting of mountain lions in California, was strong in urging an end to cosmetic testing on animals, helped with a 2010 ballot measure in Missouri to crack down on puppy mills, and made calls and sent letters on a wide range of topics to help all animals.
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Pacelle visited Day in her Carmel, Calif., home 14 years ago in order to discuss merging the Doris Day Animal League (a political advocacy group) with a planned HSUS political action committee. He remembered her home as elegant but understated and described her as "warm and gracious." A small herd of rescue dogs followed her everywhere.
At first, Day was reluctant to combine forces, wishing to remain independent, but she ended the conversation with, "Let's do it." The result was a union of HSUS and DDAL and the creation of the Humane Society Legislative Fund and its PAC.
Come to think of it, maybe Day wasn't a que ser�, ser� sort of gal after all. She saw cruelty and used her celebrity to improve the lives of animals and, by extension, helped create a more humane world.
The future may not be ours to see, but Doris Day demonstrated that the future can be made better through activism, helped along, no doubt, by the memory of a wink, a smile and a song.
Kathleen Parker is a columnist with the Washington Post Writers Group. Reach her at email@example.com.


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Education is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself, but it often comes at a cost. In fact, students who graduated in 2012 had an average of $29,400 in student loan debt.
While I believe the good outweighs the bad when it comes to education, there's no doubt in my mind that starting your career with such a financial weight on your shoulders can be debilitating. However, it is crucial that you stay on top of your student loan payments or you will derail your chances of building wealth and finding your fortune before they even begin.
Your credit score is based on a number of factors including how much you owe and your payment history. A student loan is an example of installment debt, which is a loan on which you make regularly scheduled payments over a set period of time. When you take out the loan, you know that you will pay a certain amount each month and the loan will be paid off by a certain date.
Credit card debt, on the other hand, is an example of revolving debt. With revolving debt, the interest rate and the payments can fluctuate, and there is no set period in which the debt must be repaid. You can end up carrying revolving debt all your life and never pay it off!
Credit scoring bureaus tend to view installment debt more favorably than revolving debt, so as long as you're making on-time payments on your student loans, your student loan will likely not have as negative an impact on your credit score as a credit card that you've run up to the limit.
In some cases, your student loans may even help to improve your credit score. The longer your credit history, the better it is for your credit score. If your student loans were taken out several years ago, they could contribute to the length of your credit history, which could boost your score.
Of course any boost you get would be offset if you don't make your student loan payments on time. If you are having trouble paying your student loan debt, do these three things now.
Communicate with the creditor. Putting your head in the sand will only make things worse. Do not avoid dialogue with them.
Set up a payment plan. Even if you can't afford to pay much, something is better than nothing at all.
Explore other options. There are potential solutions that you might not be aware of. Speak with your creditor about such possibilities as deferment, hardship agreements, modification and consolidation.
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It is not absolutely necessary to visit a gym on a regular basis in order to successfully tone ones arms. There are several types of exercise that can help one to achieve the desired toning of the arms without employing weights. However, building muscle this way is likely to be a slower process when compared to the usage of gyms and specialized muscle building equipment. It requires determine and effort to succeed in this regard. Exercising the arms can help you to shed flab and fat on the arms as well as stimulating the arm muscles to grow bigger. When exercising the arms without weights, the idea is to replace the metal weights with ones own body weight.
Types of exercises
Many of you will realize that you are already familiar with several of the following exercises. These exercises are simple, relatively easy to perform and, importantly, don't require the usage of expensive specialized equipment.
Military push ups
One great way to exercise and tone the arms is through the use of military push ups. This is a tough exercise to perform, but very effective at the same time. In order to perform the exercise, lie on the floor and raise your body onto the hands and toes. Dip down towards the floor and raise yourself back up. Perform as many push ups as you can in sets of ten.
Bench dips
Bench dips are a good way to develop the muscles. Sit on the edge of a chair or bench. Place your feet in front of you and firmly hold the edge of what you are sitting on. Lower your body towards the ground and then back up. Repeat the process as desired. Try to do a set of about ten reps.
Medicine ball exercises
A medicine ball can also be used in order to help with the development of arm muscles. Lie on the floor with bent knees and the feet placed on the ground. Hold the ball with two hands and throw it into the air. Catch the ball on the way down and repeat the exercise until tired.
For the next exercise, stand or sit with the back straight. Rotate the arms in both directions, both clockwise and anti-clockwise in turn. Try to do at least fifteen repetitions each time. When you get better at this, try to simultaneously combine clockwise and anti-clockwise motions.
Bicep curls
Bicep curls are another exercise that could possibly help you to develop your arm muscles. While standing, lift the forearms towards the chest. Remember to keep the elbows close to your side.


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