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Track Record: Born in Peru to Venezuelan parents, Luzardo will become the first Peruvian-born major leaguer when he debuts. The quality of his stuff ensures that he will be remembered as more than the answer to a trivia question. Luzardo moved with his family to Florida when he was 1 and went on to attend Stoneman Douglas High. He was sidelined for much of his senior season after having Tommy John surgery in March but still ranked as the No. 50 prospect for the 2016 draft. The Nationals selected him in the third round. When Luzardo returned to the mound in 2017, he made just three appearances in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League before Washington traded him and two others to the Athletics in a deal for relievers Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson. Luzardo emerged as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball in 2018, when he earned an Opening Day assignment to high Class A Stockton, despite having just 12 appearances in short-season ball, then quickly advanced to Double-A Midland and spent August at Triple-A Nashville. Scouting Report: Few pitching prospects combine feel for three plus or better pitches with plus control like Luzardo. He dots both sides of the plate at 92-93 mph and tops out at 97 when he smells a strikeout. His plus fastball is true but features late hop and appears to jump at batters thanks to a high spin rate. Luzardo's mid-80s changeup is one of the best in the minors, and he isn't afraid to throw the 70-grade pitch to same-side batters or throw it twice in a row. The pitch fades and dives dramatically to his arm side, away from the barrel of righthanded hitters. Luzardo has made progress with his low-80s curveball since turning pro, to the point it usually plays above-average and flashes plus. He can land his 1-to-7 downer breaking ball for strikes or alter its shape as needed. A cohesive delivery helps Luzardo control his pitches and gives him a chance to develop plus command to go with a repertoire that missed bats at an elite rate in the minors in 2018. The Future: The A's expect Luzardo to factor in their big league rotation at some point in 2019. He has No. 2 starter potential based on his pitch quality, polished command and confident, competitive mound presence.
Track Record: The Athletics pounced on Puk--the No. 1 prospect on the BA draft board in 2016--when the Florida lefthander fell to No. 6. Wild in college, he streamlined his delivery in 2017 and led all minor league starters with 13.2 strikeouts per nine innings while advancing to Double-A Midland. Puk pitched well at big league camp in 2018 but tore his ulnar collateral ligament and had Tommy John surgery in April. Scouting Report: Puk opened spring training with 10 scoreless innings and would have factored in the 2018 rotation had he not injured his elbow and missed the year. He touched 99 mph in Cactus League games and sat in the mid-90s with a double-plus fastball that batters struggle to square up. He has surrendered just three home runs in 158 pro innings because of the extreme downhill plane, incredible extension and unique angle he creates from his 6-foot-7 frame. Puk throws a vicious mid-80s slider with lateral movement that draws plus-plus grades from some scouts. He has gained confidence with his changeup since turning pro and sells the pitch with improved arm action and deception to the point where it flashes fringe-average. He should be able to develop average major league control. The Future: Puk generates swings and misses with all three of his pitches and profiles as a No. 2 starter, assuming he makes a full recovery from surgery. He and Jesus Luzardo could team to give Oakland a lethal one-two punch at the top of its rotation.
Track Record: Murphy slipped to the Athletics in the third round in 2016 in part because he broke the hamate bone in his left wrist as a Wright State junior. He broke the hamate in his other hand in 2018, costing him a chance to play in the Futures Game and interrupting what had been a standout campaign at Double-A Midland. Scouting Report: Murphy is an exceptional defensive catcher who should hit enough to avoid being relegated to the bottom of the lineup. A high school growth spurt pushed him to 6-foot-3, but he retains the agility of a smaller man and the accompanying chip on his shoulder. Murphy shows at least plus raw power in batting practice and has the bat speed and strength to hit home runs, though he hasn't completely synced his swing in games to the satisfaction of all scouts. He has hit for average in the minors thanks to above-average plate discipline and plate coverage and an all-fields approach. Baserunners don't often test Murphy, whose double-plus arm and consistent sub-2 second pop times draw consistent praise. All he needs is improved throwing accuracy. He blocks and receives well but like most young catchers must add nuance to his game-calling and pitch presentation. The Future: Murphy returned to action at the tail end of 2018 and then added offseason reps in the Dominican League. He will catch every day at Triple-A Las Vegas in 2019 until the A's call him up to begin what should be a lengthy career as a first-division catcher.
Track Record: Murray vexed scouts in 2018 because he had major league potential in both baseball and football--with no clear indication which sport he preferred. The Athletics thought his upside in baseball outweighed the downside of losing him to the NFL, so they selected him ninth overall and signed him for a near-slot bonus of $4.66 million. The deal allowed Murray to play quarterback for Oklahoma in 2018, when he won the Heisman Trophy and led the Sooners to the college football playoff. Scouting Report: Despite not playing baseball regularly since he was a high school junior, Murray showed remarkable ability on the diamond as a redshirt sophomore in 2018. More surprising was that it came on the heels of a lackluster 2017, both in Big 12 Conference and Cape Cod League play. He hit for power, recorded high-end exit velocities and showed surprising fluidity in center field. He is a premium athlete who could be a standout defensive center fielder with an at least average arm. He appeared to pace himself in college by not cutting loose on throws or on the bases, and scouts believe he has more in the tank, with a chance for plus power, plus speed and a plus glove. The Future: Murray has not participated in baseball activities since signing but committed to attending Oakland's minicamp in February as he prepares for his first spring training and what could be his first pro season in 2019. But because he has one year of college eligibility left on the gridiron, and because he could be drafted by an NFL team in April, the book is not entirely closed on football.
Track Record: A torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee cost Beck time on the showcase circuit as a rising high school senior, but it didn't cost him in the draft. The Athletics drafted him sixth overall in 2017 as the first prep bat off the board. Because he had less track record with wood bats, Beck struggled at the outset of his pro career before finding his footing, but he led the low Class A Midwest League with 146 hits in 2018, his full-season debut. Scouting Report: With a more sound hitting approach and a bit more discipline, Beck could develop into a plus hitter with a strong defensive profile. A tendency to chase up in the zone, put early-count pitches in play and pop the ball up on the infield restricted his hit tool at Beloit, but still he hit .296 as a 19-year-old in a pitcher's league. Beck shows above-average power in batting practice but hasn't accessed it in games because his swing emphasizes line drives rather than loft. Strength and bat speed won't be a barrier to unlocking his power. Beck is a plus runner who can go get the ball in center field with plus range and plus athleticism. He keeps runners honest with a plus arm. The Future: If Beck shows power, he could develop into an impact center fielder, but early in his pro career he is viewed by some scouts as a future second-division starter or extra outfielder. He can begin to alter perceptions with a big year in the high Class A California League in 2019.
Track Record: The Athletics were smitten by Armenteros when they scouted him at the 15U World Cup in 2015. They signed the 17-year-old Cuban outfielder a year later for $3 million, even knowing it would trigger penalties that would diminish their ability to sign international free agents during the 2017 and 2018 periods. Armenteros spent his first full season at low Class A Beloit in 2018, missing April while in extended spring training and most of June with a left quad strain. Scouting Report: Armenteros' double-plus raw power, selective batting eye and major league body attracted attention in the Midwest League. The A's expect his game power to improve as he learns to stop chasing breaking balls and continues to adapt to U.S. culture. He could develop plus power and an average hit tool thanks to an all-fields hitting approach and knack for hard contact. Armenteros runs well for his size and has strong baserunning instincts, but he is limited to left field by a below-average arm and a body type that projects to slow down as he matures. The Future: Armenteros must get to his power regularly to profile as a major league left fielder. He can begin addressing that at high Class A Stockton in 2019.
Track Record: Hannah parlayed a career year as a Dallas Baptist junior into a second-round selection by the Athletics in 2018. Reliever Vic Black is the only DBU player ever to be drafted higher--by one pick. Hannah hit the ground running at short-season Vermont before being sidelined with a left foot sprain that limited him to just 23 games. He continued to rehab in instructional league, appearing in games only near the end. Scouting Report: Hannah packs surprising pull-side punch into a 5-foot-9 frame but is best known for a sweet lefthanded swing paired with plus athleticism and double-plus speed. Scouts express confidence in his ability to hit for average because of his quick, fluid, compact stroke that lives in the hitting zone. Hannah drives the ball to both gaps and keeps infielders honest by dropping down occasional bunts. He is a plus runner out of the box and a 70 underway who is an expert baserunner with an elite success rate on stolen bases. Hannah profiles as a plus center fielder who reads angles well but has an unremarkable arm. The Future: Hannah's attributes give him a high floor and make him a probable big leaguer, if only as an extra or semi-regular outfielder. But if he realizes his offensive potential, he can advance quickly and impact games as a table-setter.
Track Record: Mateo ranked as the Yankees' No. 1 prospect in 2016 and then checked in at No. 3 for the Athletics in 2018 after joining the organization, along with Dustin Fowler and James Kaprielian, in the Sonny Gray trade. After a big season at Double-A in 2017, Mateo appeared close to big league ready. Instead he scuffled through a miserable 2018 season at Triple-A Nashville in which nothing went right. Scouting Report: Mateo draws plus grades for his glove, double-plus grades for his arm and some 80 grades for his speed, but he came up short where it counts most--his bat--in the Pacific Coast League. He hit .230 because of poor plate discipline, too many swinging strikes and too many lazy fly balls for a batter with below-average power and a low walk rate. If Mateo can improve his launch angle and swing at more strikes, he has the bat speed and exit velocity to succeed. Even as an elite runner, Mateo stole just 25 bases in Triple-A, calling into question his basestealing instincts. Plus range and quickness gives him a chance to excel at shortstop if he curtail his error rate by improving his throwing accuracy. The Future: Barring an offensive breakthrough, Mateo's clearest path to Oakland will be as a glove-first shortstop or utility player. He has pro experience at second base and center field that could come into play down the line.
Track Record: Neuse led the Big 12 Conference in slugging in 2016, when the Nationals made him a second-round pick. He advanced slowly in pro ball at first--until the Athletics acquired him in the 2017 deal that sent relievers Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson to Washington. Neuse rapidly advanced to high Class A and then Double-A after the trade. A strong showing in the 2017 Arizona Fall League and then at big league camp set the stage for Neuse to open 2018 at Triple-A Nashville. Scouting Report: Neuse lost all his momentum in the first half of the Pacific Coast League season, when he hit .224 with a 37 percent strikeout rate. He chased too many pitches and generally looked overmatched by the rapid ascension. Neuse reclaimed his season by hitting .321 in the second half with a 24 percent strikeout rate, indicating grit and mental toughness to overcome adversity. He drives the ball to the gaps but doesn't loft the ball well enough to produce big home run totals. He is a well below-average runner with heavy feet, but he is more than capable at third base, where his range is average and his arm plus. He touched 95 mph off the mound as a college closer. The Future: The A's have third base locked down with Matt Chapman, necessitating either a position switch or a new organization for Neuse, who has seen time at shortstop and second base in pro ball.
Track Record: The Athletics drafted Deichmann in the second round in 2017 following a powerful year in the Southeastern Conference. He then showed everything scouts could want to see from a corner bat in his pro debut at short-season Vermont. Deichmann played so well in 2018 spring training that the A's repeatedly brought him to big league camp. Everything fell apart after that in a lost 2018 season. Scouting Report: Deichmann dealt with right wrist issues all season that inhibited his swing. An early-season strain gave way to a fractured hamate that wasn't resolved until September surgery. Despite his lost time and offensive downturn, Deichmann still produced above-average power at high Class A Stockton and projects to deliver much more in the future. High-end exit velocities and double-plus raw power should translate to 20-25 homers annually, while a compact swing and knowledge of the strike zone should make him a near-average hitter. Deichmann has a classic right field profile with average range, a strong arm and surprising athleticism. The Future: A return to health in 2019 should restore the luster to Deichmann's prospect status. If things go according to plan, he should spend ample time in Double-A.
Track Record: Eierman cranked 23 home runs as a Missouri State sophomore in 2017 to rank fifth in Division I. For an encore he hit just .287 with 10 homers, on the heels of a poor showing with Team USA. That didn't deter the Athletics, who were intrigued by Eierman's power, speed and defensive chops when they selected him with the first pick of the supplemental second round, making him the third college shortstop drafted in 2018. Scouting Report: Eierman nearly totaled his junior home run output with short-season Vermont, hitting eight in 62 games to rank fifth in the New York-Penn League. He shows plus bat speed and records big exit velocities that produce plus raw power, but critics point to a stiff swing that creates holes for pitchers to exploit. Poor pitch recognition in his debut manifested in a high strikeout total and a low batting average. The A's helped him tweak his hand position and improve the rhythm in his swing at instructional league. Eierman has the raw tools to stick at shortstop, with average range and a plus, accurate arm, but some scouts project him to third base based on his stocky body type. He is an average runner out of the batter's box but plus underway and is a heady baserunner who steals bases occasionally. The Future: Eierman is a well-rounded shortstop who has demonstrated power, speed and a sound glove in the past. His future role depends on how his hit tool and pitch selection develop.
Track Record: Drafted 16th overall by the Yankees in 2015, Kaprielian shined in his pro debut and then again for three starts in 2016 before a strained flexor tendon shut him down. The condition of his elbow didn't improve in 2017, and he had Tommy John surgery in April of that year. His rehab stretched well into 2018 and was interrupted by a July shoulder injury that kept him off the field for a second straight season. While Kaprielian was on the disabled list in 2017, the Yankees traded him and two other players to the Athletics for Sonny Gray. Scouting Report: Kaprielian returned to the mound at the tail end of instructional league in 2018, but after missing nearly three entire seasons he understandably looked rusty. During his lengthy rehab he lowered his arm slot slightly to ease stress on arm. Kaprielian when last healthy sat in the mid 90s and peaked at 97 mph while showing feel for spin. His slider and curveball both flashed plus, and his changeup showed average potential with sinking action, giving him a potential four-pitch repertoire. He draws praise for his competitive makeup but not his high-stress delivery. The Future: At his peak Kaprielian showed a double-plus fastball with two plus breaking pitches, but after a three-year layoff--and just 29 pro innings to his name--it's impossible to forecast what's in store for 2019.
Track Record: The Dodgers drafted Holmes 22nd overall in 2014 and developed him up to high Class A in 2016 before trading him with two other pitching prospects to the Athletics for Rich Hill and Josh Reddick. Holmes gathered momentum at Double-A Midland in 2017, when he led the Texas League with 150 strikeouts and addressed his platoon-split issue with lefthanded batters. A rotator cuff injury cost him all but two starts in 2018, however, and clouded his outlook for 2019. Scouting Report: Holmes returned to the mound in 2018 to make one start for high Class A Stockton in the California League playoffs. The A's brought him to instructional league to ready for an assignment to the Arizona Fall League, but that plan was scuttled when he had a setback after one appearance. Holmes' high-spin fastball plays at 92-94 mph up in the zone and peaks at 96. His power curveball draws consistent plus grades from scouts, and the cutter he developed in 2017 shows promise and average potential. He never has shown much feel for a changeup. Below-average control and imprecise fastball command have long hinted at a future in the bullpen. The Future: Holmes showed no durability concerns prior to his 2018 shoulder injury, so he could continue to develop as a starter when he returns. Now that Holmes is a member of the 40-man roster, he could be in line for spot starts in 2019 if he is healthy and effective.
Track Record: Following a four-year college career at Wake Forest, Dunshee tossed 38.1 scoreless innings at short-season Vermont in his pro debut. He continued to limit runs in 2018, when he ranked 15th in the minors with a 2.33 ERA while spending half the season at Double-A Midland. Scouting Report: Dunshee placed eighth in the minors with 163 strikeouts, but he doesn't have a power pitcher's physique or repertoire. He pitches at 87-90 mph and bumps 92 while dotting the black on both sides of the plate. Sometimes he cuts his average fastball to his glove side to get in on lefthanded batters to avoid platoon-split damage. He elevates his fastball as well as any pitcher in the system with late hop on the pitch. Dunshee relies on commanding his fastball and cutter but throws a well-rounded arsenal of average pitches that includes a roundhouse curveball he can drop for strikes, a slider he can manipulate as either short or sweeping and a developing changeup he sells with arm speed. The Future: The A's believe they found a seventh-round gem in Dunshee, who has the pitchability to reach the majors in a swingman role. His big league ETA is late 2019 or 2020.
Track Record: Howard used his 6-foot-9 height to his advantage in four years at Texas Christian--he struck out a batter per inning and recorded a 1.11 WHIP--before signing with the Athletics as an eighth-round senior in 2017. He advanced to Double-A Midland for the second half of 2018 and ranked among the organization's leaders for ERA (2.91) and strikeouts (140). Scouting Report: Howard mixes four average pitches and throws strikes, which has been too much for minor league hitters to handle. He generates plus plane and angle on his 89-92 mph two-seam fastball that sits 91 and peaks at 93. He changes eye levels and upsets opponents' timing with a slow 12-to-6 curveball in the low 70s that is his swing-and-miss weapon. He pairs his curve with a sweepy slider in the high 70s. Howard's above-average mid-80s cutter was a go-to pitch in college and he still uses it to good effect to his glove side. His average changeup shows fade and separation. He could add velocity if he fills out his ultra-lean frame. The Future: Howard's repertoire allows him to operate at various velocity registers, while his control forces batters to be ready for any pitch in any count. He might not have a plus pitch in his repertoire, but his extreme height and pitching style share similarities with Doug Fister. He will be a candidate to pick up major league starts as a No. 5 type.
Track Record: The Athletics shot past their international bonus pool allotment with their 2016 signing class, which was headlined by Cubans Lazaro Armenteros and Norge Ruiz. Brito signed for $1.1 million as part of Oakland's spending spree and has spent his brief pro career as one of the youngest players in his leagues. He was one of seven 18-year-old regular position players in the short-season New York-Penn League in 2018, and his youth showed with a .241/.325/.288 batting line. Scouting Report: A wiry switch-hitter, Brito has readily apparent feel for the strike zone and for the barrel. He probably won't ever develop more than average power, but he can handle the bat and is disciplined enough to take borderline pitches for balls. The ball comes off his bat better from the left side, and his all-fields approach gives him a shot to hit for average with gap power. Brito is an athletic middle infielder and plus runner who looks sharp at second base with plus range and an above-average arm. He recorded the most assists (134) and turned the most double plays (29) among NYPL second basemen. The Future: Brito has several development years ahead of him, but his high-energy style and high skill level at such a young age indicate his major league potential. If he doesn't stick as a regular second baseman, his speed, defensive fluidity and switch-hitting bat would be interesting in a utility role.
Track Record: Dating back to his college days at California, Jefferies has typically been either effective or injured. A shoulder injury as a junior in 2016 cost him mound time but not standing in the draft--the Athletics took him 37th overall. Jefferies hasn't returned to game action since having Tommy John surgery in April 2017, essentially missing two complete seasons and logging just 20 pro innings in three years. Scouting Report: Teams overlooked Jefferies' 6-foot stature in the draft because of his high-level athleticism and track record with Team USA, and had he stayed healthy as a junior he could have been one of the top college pitchers selected. That athleticism helps him find the strike zone with three pitches. His quick arm produced 90-92 mph fastballs with a peak velocity of 96 mph when he was healthy. Jefferies' changeup bottoms out as it nears the plate, and opponents look foolish swinging at his arm speed. It can be a 70-grade pitch. His slider grades as below-average with more horizontal break than vertical. Control is a strong suit for Jefferies, but he used his rehab time to further improve his direction to the plate. The Future: Jefferies and James Kaprielian, former Pacific-12 Conference rivals, both had Tommy John around the same time and have spent 2017 and 2018 rehabbing together. They could both see time at Double-A Midland in 2019--health permitting.
Track Record: Rivas showcased strong plate discipline and hit .326 in three years at Arizona before the Athletics drafted him in the fourth round in 2018. In his pro debut he ranked fourth in the short-season New York-Penn League in walks (36) and on-base percentage (.397). Scouting Report: Rivas homered only once in his pro debut and topped out at seven in a season in college, so hitting for power is the biggest question he faces as a pro. The A's are optimistic he can develop 15-homer power with 30-plus doubles based on his smooth lefthanded swing and advanced strike-zone knowledge. A below-average runner, Rivas would be stretched in left field, but that won't be necessary if his bat develops. That's because he is a sharp defensive first baseman with good hands and plus potential. The Future: The A's express confidence in Rivas reaching his ceiling as a plus hitter with roughly average power. If everything comes together, he could move quickly.
Track Record: Projection more than production got Bolt drafted in the fourth round in 2015 after a spotty career at North Carolina. Three years in pro ball had produced much the same result until Bolt began turning tools into skills in 2018 at high Class A Stockton and then Double-A Midland. He hit 19 home runs and stole 19 bases before showing continued power and speed in the Arizona Fall League. Scouting Report: Bolt built his reputation as an amateur in part because of his prototypical frame and hints of five-tool ability, even as scouts questioned his instincts for the game. A switch-hitter with a line-drive swing, Bolt reduced his strikeout rate in 2018 and hit with more authority, particularly batting lefthanded. The increased power is crucial for a player with a fringe-average hit tool, albeit with strong plate discipline. Bolt is the best athlete in the system and also its best defensive outfielder. He is a plus center fielder with a strong, accurate arm. He is an above-average runner but not a prolific basestealer. The Future: If Bolt can build on his 2018 success as he returns to the Texas League in 2019, then he could become a useful outfield piece in the big leagues.
Track Record: The Athletics signed Barrera for $450,000 in 2012. At the time, he was a slender 16-year-old who required two years in the Dominican Summer League before he was ready for the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2015. He has steadily climbed the ladder ever since and began to earn acclaim in 2018, when he hit .297 with 23 stolen bases and finished the season at Double-A Midland. Scouting Report: Barrera has matured physically in recent seasons but hasn't strayed from his roots. He is a line-drive hitter who runs well and applies his plus speed in center field and on the bases, where he is a strong baserunner. He is selective enough to make pitchers throw him strikes. Barrera shows hints of power in batting practice but a low launch angle translates to well below-average power in games. As he has grown stronger, he is finding the gaps more frequently, aided by his double-plus speed. Barrera reads the ball off the bat in center field and always seems to get a good jump. He has an average arm. The Future: As a lefthanded-hitting center fielder with speed--but without a projected impact bat--Barrera's future role will depend a lot on just how well his speed and defense play.
Track Record: Merrell's 80-grade speed has played as advertised in pro ball, but he didn't get to show it off as much as he would have liked at high Class A Stockton in 2018. That's because he missed most of the second half with a second-degree sprain of his left elbow and then had a concussion scare while rehabbing in Arizona. Merrell didn't hit much when healthy. He dealt with nagging injuries and batted just .267 with 13 extra-base hits and five steals in 62 games in the California League. Scouting Report: Merrell hit .384 as a South Florida junior and then .320 in his pro debut at short-season Vermont, and scouts who like him give him a future average hit tool and below-average power. Reaching his ceiling will require Merrell to improve his plate discipline and his bat path so that he can hit to the middle of the field rather than pulling everything. He tends to put a lot of topspin on the ball because of his hand position at contact, hampering his ability to drive the ball. Merrell collects his share of infield hits, though his basestealing aggressiveness and technique need work. He played left field and second base in college but has made strides at shortstop in pro ball to project as average. He has improved his footwork and aggressiveness to the ball, while his arm grades as above-average. The Future: Merrell is something of a throwback player, and if he hits he could develop into a big league table-setter, perhaps in a multi-positional role that would include center field and middle infield.
Track Record: Were he a few inches taller than his listed 5-foot-9, Allen probably would have been a first-round pick in 2017 based on his defensive prowess. Instead he fell to the Athletics in the third round but still signed for $2 million, which is back-of-the-first-round money. Allen has been pushed aggressively in pro ball and spent his first full season at low Class A Beloit. He didn't hit much but did lead Midwest League shortstops in assists (315) and fielding percentage (.965). Scouting Report: Allen is a plus defender with a preternatural feel for taking the right angle to the ball. His above-average arm is enhanced by a quick release and pinpoint accuracy to the degree that he rarely makes throwing errors. He turns in plus run times to first base and is a quality baserunner who swiped 24 bags in the MWL. Allen has hit .242 with one home run in his first two pro seasons, though his fortune improved late in 2018 with Beloit. He hit .330/.368/.423 in his final 24 games. As an amateur, Allen could drive the ball with aluminum bats but hasn't had the same success with wood. The A's worked with him in instructional league to improve his strike-zone awareness, hunt his pitch and not hit so many balls in the air for lazy fly outs. The Future: Allen has work to do to develop an average major league bat, but he has good hand-eye coordination, takes competitive at-bats and could grow into more power as he physically matures.
Track Record: Ramirez hit .301 in three years at North Carolina and has showcased his sweet lefthanded swing in the Athletics' system since turning pro. In a full season at Double-A Midland in 2018 he ranked second in the Texas League in doubles (35), third in walks (62) and fifth in on-base percentage (.370). He also placed third in strikeouts (148), indicating that contact rate is his biggest area for improvement. Scouting Report: The A's view Ramirez as a potential David DeJesus type of player based on his lefthanded bat, on-base-oriented approach and physical stature. Ramirez has plus potential as a hitter based on his short, direct swing path and ability to drive the ball line to line. His below-average power won't produce many home runs, but his sneaky solid-average speed allows him to leg out doubles and triples. Ramirez is patient and will wait for his pitch, and he hangs in against lefthanders. An instinctive defender in left field, he can hold his own in center with average range and an average, accurate arm. The Future: Ramirez is ready for Triple-A, but as a corner player without big power, he faces an uphill climb to a regular big league role. In the right situation, his OBP skills could make him attractive as a table-setter.
Track Record: Varland sliced through Division II competition as a junior, drawing notice from upper Midwest scouts with a 1.04 ERA and 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings. He pitched his way to low Class A Beloit in his pro debut and recorded an 0.95 ERA with 50 strikeouts and eight walks in 38 innings. Scouting Report: Varland's stuff is better than his draft round would indicate. He pitched at 93 mph in his debut and maxed out near 96 and backed it up with crisp breaking stuff and an aggressive pitching style. His fastball features explosive life up in the zone thanks to a high spin rate. His slider has above-average potential and nice tilt in the mid-80s, while his fringe curveball gives him the element of surprise in the high 70s. Varland went to instructional league to develop his changeup and found a grip he likes. The Future: Varland was the breakout star of Oakland's 2018 draft and could reach Double-A by the end of his first full season. Without a knockout pitch, he profiles more as a swingman starter or reliever.
Track Record: Drafted by the Red Sox in 2012, Wendelken has been around long enough to be traded for two players who are now out of baseball: Jake Peavy and Brett Lawrie. Wendelken made his big league debut with Oakland in 2016, got hammered and then had Tommy John surgery that fall. Scouting Report: The key to Wendelken's comeback was reworking his delivery and arm swing with minor league pitching coordinator Gil Patterson and rehab pitching coordinator Craig Lefferts. As a result, Wendelken added a tick of velocity and rounded out his arsenal. He topped out at 98 mph and averaged 95 in the big leagues and backed up his fastball with a plus breaking ball and now-usable changeup. His fastball gets swings and misses in the zone and his curveball induces chases in and out of the zone. The Future: In his return to Oakland, Wendelken allowed one run in 17 innings and recorded an 0.78 WHIP, hinting at his potential to pitch high-leverage relief innings in 2019.
Track Record: Drafted late in 2017, Feigl returned to Mississippi as a redshirt junior in 2018 and spent his first full college season in the rotation. He missed bats while taking every turn, and that trend continued in a pro debut in which he struck out 34 in 26 innings. Scouting Report: The Athletics like the angle on Feigl's fastball, which ranges from 90-93 mph and scraped 94 in pro ball. The 6-foot-5 righty generates late movement that makes him hard for opponents to barrel. Feigl's power curveball in the low 80s is his go-to out pitch and works in concert with his fastball. Deception in his delivery adds to his overall effectiveness. Feigl throws a changeup but it's a third pitch. The Future: With extensive bullpen time in college, Feigl could jump on a fast track if he assumes that role as a pro. For now, he will continue developing as a starter in 2019.
Track Record: The Athletics signed Diaz for $275,000 out of Colombia on the strength of his bat. In the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2018, he showcased quality bat-to-ball skills and strike-zone awareness by hitting .277 with a .371 on-base percentage with nearly as many walks (19) as strikeouts (22). Scouting Report: Diaz draws attention for his short righthanded swing and line-drive approach with gap power. He hits to all fields and frequently barrels balls for resounding hits. Scouts are mixed on Diaz's power potential because his 5-foot-10 frame is quickly maxing out and offers little in the way of projection. Diaz throws well at third base and has good hands, but his actions can be stiff at times. The Future: Diaz does many things well in the batter's box, and his bat could carry him up the ladder.
Track Record: Blanco was regarded as Cuba's fastest player when he defected to the Dominican Republic. He came to terms with the Athletics in December 2017. Because of a two-year layoff from game action, Blanco began his U.S. career at high Class A Stockton in 2018 even though he turned 25 in April. Scouting Report: Blanco started slowly in the California League but redeemed his season. He hit .323/.360/.462 in his final 48 games with Stockton, appearing on track for a promotion to Double-A before a left hamate injury sidelined him for the season on July 4. He had surgery in August. Blanco is a top-of-the-scale runner who steals bases aggressively and efficiently. He will never have more than fringe power because he doesn't pull the ball well, but he has strength and an all-fields hitting approach, which could equate to a plus hit tool. He has the plus range and below-average arm to excel in left field. The Future: Blanco must keep developing his bat to profile as a major leaguer, but even in the absence of more power he could fill an extra outfielder role. Double-A is the next test.
Track Record: Heim reached Double-A in the second half of 2018. While he scuffled in the Texas League, it marked key progress for the switch-hitting catcher drafted by the Orioles in the fourth round in 2013 out of a suburban Buffalo high school. Baltimore traded Heim to the Rays for Steve Pearce in 2016, then Tampa Bay traded him to the Athletics for Joey Wendle after the 2017 season. Scouting Report: In his first season in the Oakland system, Heim threw out 33 percent of basestealers with average arm strength but above-average pop times. He receives and blocks well with an ease of operation behind the plate and feel for calling a game. Heim makes steady contact and works the middle of the field. He has the raw power for double-digit home runs with a leveraged, strength-oriented swing. The Future: Scouts who like Heim see him developing into a second-division catcher or backup.
Track Record: The Athletics signed Romero in February 2017 as part of the same international signing class as fellow Cubans Lazaro Armenteros and Norge Ruiz. Romero had to wait months for his visa to be approved, but once he reached the U.S. he advanced to high Class A Stockton and participated in the Arizona Fall League in 2017. Scouting Report: Romero returned to the California League as a 24-year-old in 2018. He cruised through 22 relief appearances before a second-half promotion to Double-A Midland, where his command wavered before a strong finish that included 16 strikeouts and three walks in 14.1 innings to go with a 1.88 ERA. Romero throws the best slider in the system and has the potential to be a late-inning reliever with a mid-90s fastball that bumps 98 mph. He threw an above-average changeup in Cuba that the A's would like to see him use more often to upset the timing of lefthanded batters. The Future: Romero's performance has improved as his comfort level has grown, and he could factor in the big league bullpen later in the 2019 season if he can ace assignments to Double-A and Triple-A.
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The Beekeeper
03 Mar 2012
Megan Paska, a backyard farmer and rooftop beekeeper:
Being a beekeeper has given me a real sense of purpose. That's my religion, that's what keeps me sane, that's what keeps me connected to the world and I need it. If I don't have that, I am lost. This is the first time in my life where I've felt absolutely like I'm on the right path.
The Beekeeper is the third video by Made by Hand, a project which "aims to promote that which is made locally, sustainably, and with a love for craft". There is a beauty in the work that they do, drawing out honest portraits of people who have found their passions. With each video that I watch, I find myself envying the storytellers and the subjects because both parties get to be artists. They accept that which calls to them and throw themselves into it.
There can be no greater purpose than that.

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Currently there are no job vacancies in my group. However, there are several post-doctoral fellowship opportunities. Two excellent schemes are:
1. The Veni fellowship of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. This grant is intended for talented post-doctoral researchers in an early phase of their career (within 3 years since their PhD – extension clauses may apply). It allows for 3 years of independent research and includes generous salary, travel and computing funds. To apply for this fellowship, you should already have a PhD degree or have your thesis submitted and approved. The yearly application deadline is in (early!) January.
2. The Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellowship of the European Commission. This grant allows for 1-2 years of independent research and includes generous salary, travel and computing funds. To take this fellowship to a Dutch research institution, you should not have conducted research in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. The yearly application deadline is in early September.
I have personal experience with applying for both of these schemes and would be more than happy to support a strong candidate that is interested to join my research group. If interested in these opportunities, feel free to contact me.


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Faye Toogood is a British designer who creates furniture, interior installations and environments. Her furniture and objects are grouped together into 'assemblages' according to the materials and processes that dominate her thinking at a particular time. We designed a simple logotype which emphasises the shapes Toogood explores in her work. This new logo compliments a refined version of the existing geometric Studio Toogood emblem, which we reconfigured as a more elegant and minimal composition, using only the square, circle and triangle.1
We designed a simple, elegant website to showcase each of the assemblages. Based on a designer's shelf of inspiration, the site employs side-scrolling navigation and, alongside the finished pieces, also displays working sketches and images of inspiration. We also designed a series of publications, building upon the visual language created for the identity. Each Assemblage publication is numbered; the cover is an illustration of the number using the materials from that collection. Click here to visit the website.
This minimal emblem was created in reference to the primary forms established in early modernism, and its appearance refers in particular to the logos and monograms developed at the Wiener Werkstätte. ↩


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OpenDJ Directory Server
We use the excellent OpenDJ directory server for LDAP services.
The Blackbox OpenDJ package configures an LDAP server for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. Combined with an ldap client package, you'll be able to authenticate all of your services (Linux, Windows, Macintosh and web applications) against a central LDAP directory.
The source for this package is available here.
Begin with
$ sudo apt-get install bbopendj
You'll be asked a series of questions about your configuration:
ldap server port { 389 }:
ldap admin port { 4444 }:
ldap machine ip address { 172.16.50.254 }:
ldap secure port { 636 }:
base distinguised name { dc=lab,dc=lan }:
ldap server uri { ldap://172.16.50.254:389 }:
admin password { XXXXXX }:
admin user name (RDN--do not include basedn) { cn=djadmin }:
fully qualified domain { lab.lan }:
You can stick with the defaults. After a brief pause (ca. 45 sec) your OpenDJ instances will be ready. To confirm, run the following:
$ ldapsearch -x
You should get a multipage dump of the contents of your directory:
# search result
search: 2
result: 0 Success
# numResponses: 16
# numEntries: 15
You now have a working LDAP server. You can restart the service with
$ sudo /etc/init.d/bbopendj restart


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Scotland has so much to offer visitors from its amazing scenery, historic castles and vibrant cities. But sometimes, you want to go somewhere and find unusual places to stay in Scotland that aren't the typical hotel, camping ground or vacation homes. But that's no problem because Scotland has plenty of there and here are a few amazing examples.
The Pineapple, Falkirk
The Pineapple is an iconic building near Falkirk that even warranted being made into a Lilliput Lane cottage. It is a summer house that was a belated wedding present to the Earl of Dunmore's wife back in 1761 and has been carefully restored to its most glorious. It has two storeys with a double and twin bedroom that were the original sleeping quarters accessed from the outside. The ground level has a private garden and leads to an amazing octagonal room in the pineapple section.
Fernie Castle Treehouse, St Andrews
This location proves that treehouses aren't just for kids and are very definitely not unsteady structures prone to collapsing in the wind! Fernie Castle Treehouse is a perfect romantic getaway that sits in six sycamore trees located on the ground of the 14th century Fernie Castle. While only a few metres from the castle, it feels like you are deep in the woods and the roof is covered with fairy lights while there are stained glass windows in the doors for a truly magical entrance. It even has a proper staircase to enter so no concerns about unsteady rope ladders in sight.
Brochs of Coigach, Highlands
The Brochs are two properties that started out as Iron Age roundhouses and have been modernised to offer visitors a unique experience. One has one bedroom and the other two so are perfect for couples or small families to try something different. While the heritage may be Iron Age, the Brochs offer the best modern features including a sauna in Scal's Broch. Both are even finished with local artwork and have amazing views across the valley. The Brochs are located two hours from Inverness so you do need your own transport to enjoy this location – the lead up is a single track road!
Sumburgh Lighthouse, Shetland Isles
Lighthouses are common sights around Scotland's coastal areas, many of which are still in use. Sumburgh Lighthouse has been restored into a stunning guest accommodation while still retaining all the original features. The lighthouse itself is 91 metres tall on a sheer cliff to the southern end of the mainland Shetland. Intriguing features include the main entrance being on the first floor while it has three bedrooms to easily accommodate the whole family.
Comrie Croft Nordic Kata Tents, Crieff
Camping has diversified in recent years with the rise of glamping – glamorous camping. A perfect example of the changing face of the camping holiday can be seen at Comrie Croft with the Nordic Kata tents that it offers. This is a site with a big emphasis on environmentally friendly materials and approaches and is a great place for some wildlife spotting without giving up the best of modern convenience. Each tent is six metres in diameter with a wood burning stove, Alpine-style beds and even a hammock or two.
The White Tower, Kenmore
The White Tower began life as a watch tower for Taymouth Castle and therefore boasts a stunning view of the surrounding countryside. The tower is ideal for groups of four or less and has all the modern comforts in a classic, 14th century building. The tower has played host to the likes of Queen Victoria and has been renovated to make it a very modern and comfortable place to stay.


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Couture week is on in Paris at the moment and while it's primarily all about clothes it usually throws out a smidgen or two by way of accessories clues and inspo for seasons to come. And Uncle Karl's just given us a very big nod as to what the high street's going to be scrambling to do right about now, I'd wager. Read on …
Here's where it all took place, the Grand Palais. Pic: http://instagram.com/maximsap/
Looked nice outside, didn't it? Naw buddies. Inside it was all dramatic ruin, glamorous decay. Pic: http://instagram.com/veroniqueph/
And here's who was there, in her nightie by the looks of things. Rihanna no less. Would you credit it. Just imagine I'm writing this as a member of Crystal Swing meets someone from the ICA in possession of an ECDL who's just been let loose on a computer for the first time, ok? Pic: http://instagram.com/helenabordon/
As it was Chanel, tweed featured heavily, naturellement. The top very pic shows some of what intrigued me enough to start researching this post but here's the actual detail. Oh boy, I love these. Hats off, Karl! Pics: http://nowfashion.com/
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So, whaddya reckon? Will you go for a cap-meets-boater done up tweed style when they filter down the high street sometime next year? You can bet your ass I will!


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Volver (2006)
Master writer/director Pedro Almodóvar gives us another film whose subject is the woman. Woman is characterized as the adolescent/daughter, the mother/daughter/sister, the grandmother/mother, the sister/aunt, the aunt, and the friends. There are very few lines spoken by men in the film and we get the sense that despite the effects of the men surrounding them, these women have created a world unto themselves.
Penelope Crews leads the cast of damaged ladies. Though quite a strong figure, she occasionally reveals some emotional scarring to the camera and this helps her become a multi-dimensional character. Several of the characters are portrayed using this same method - life on the outside vs. life on the inside - and it is only towards the end of the film that the two begin to meet.
The subjects of incest, infidelity, and abuse draw a bright red line through the plot which makes their day-to-day lives almost unreal. Hints of romance and financial success really don't impact the viewer when presented under the bruises these women have endured. Though not outrageously funny, there is a lightness to the film too though and the characters display a modest amount of joy and humanity to make you smile.
The film is about women banding together because almost all men have hurt them; more than their sexuality, these women are shown to be both strong and frail - like all humans.
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33 ft. Sun Sport, Holds Up To 10 Passengers, Sleeps 2
Twin 500 Horsepower Engines
Stereo with Wireless Bluetooth™ and GPS
Equipped with Bimini Top for Maximum Shade
Galley with Sink, Refrigerator, and Microwave
Bathroom and Shower
Additional Hourly Rate: $175
Overnight Price: $300 / 8 pm to 8 am
Captain Hourly Rate: $40/hr
Captain Holiday Rate: $45/hr
* Fuel Fee Not Included in Price
100% as advertised. Got exactly what we requested. Everyone had a great experience.
The Formula 330 SS was great. We enjoyed a nice day trip out to Cat Island. Great experience renting from Reuben and Company! We will definitely do it again!
Amazing, had to being with that since this adventure was nothing less than that! The boat ran awesome! It was very clean, comfortable and just over all amazing! Ruben made everything very easy for me especially since I did book it just hours prior to going out in it.
Very fast sturdy even in rough choppy seas, I got to Catalina in just 45 minutes.
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Baseball Makes Run for States
May 17, 2019
The CHS baseball team faced its most important game of the season Thursday, May 15 as they faced off against Wootton in the Regional Semifinals.
When Clarksburg played the Patriots earlier this season, it ended in an 8-0 loss for the Coyotes, so the team knew that they had to play their best in order to win.
Both teams went hitless through the first inning and both went scoreless through the first three innings thanks to amazing defense from both teams. Junior pitcher Nathan Proctor was on top of his game.
"Catching Nate was great Tuesday, he was throwing amazing and everything was great behind the plate" said sophomore Morgan Bragg.
In the top of the 4th, Wootton had runners on 2nd and 3rd before the Patriots hit a sac fly to left and scored a run to take a 1-0 lead. The Coyotes' infield defense came up with two big outs to prevent any more damage.
Clarksburg bounced back with an RBI single from junior outfielder Bailey Arensmeyer in the bottom of the 4th to even up the score at 1-1. "The game was awesome, I'm so glad I could play in the game and help my team" commented Arensmeyer. Another run was hit in by Roenick to give the Coyotes the 2-1 advantage.
After two scoreless innings, Wootton managed to get a runner in scoring position with one out. Sophomore third baseman Sam Batis made a clutch play on a ground ball to keep the runner from scoring. Then with two outs, the Patriots hit a deep fly to center, but luckily junior outfielder Andrew Abrams was there to catch the final out of the game and earn Proctor the win after throwing a complete game.
Head Coach, Matthew Derrick added, "I thought the team played great, great defense and great pitching"
With the win, the Coyotes advanced to the regional finals where they will face Whitman Friday May 17 at 5:15 p.m.
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One leg or two? Choosing between single and multi–leg trades
Choosing the best strategy to take advantage of your specific outlook is a challenge that all option traders face. If the right strategy is chosen, that decision can allow you to enhance your overall performance, while choosing the wrong strategy can result in lesser profits or even losses. Join representatives of Fidelity's Strategy Desk in this recorded webinar as they discuss different factors and considerations that will help you choose strategies for different situations.


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Have you ever asked God Why?
Find out what happens when you Love God.
Breaking Down John 3:16
Defining Agape Love and the Grace of God
Love in contrast to lust
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Arlington International Racecourse will offer a trio of guaranteed pools on Saturday's Arlington Million card.
A $150,000 guaranteed Pick-5 will begin on the eighth race (Bruce D. Memorial) and will cover the final five races of the day.
A $300,000 guaranteed Pick-4 will start on the ninth race (American St. Leger), and a $100,000 guaranteed Pick-3 will begin on race 10 (Beverly D.).
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Points of interest nearby
Make to most of your stay and visit adorable Forssa region.
Travellers guide to Forssa Region.
Aqua Park Vesihelmi
Strength, power and vitality from water. Vesihelmi Spa is a leisure pool for happy people! Located in the nearest town, Forssa. Only 20 minutes drive from Eerikkilä.
Forssa Museum
At the spinning mill area Forssa Museum's permanent exhibition "City of Colourful Cloth" tells the story of the factory town and its surrounding region. The museum is child-friendly and introduces them to the history of Forssa and the everyday life of
the factory community.
Elonkierto Agricultural park
At Elonkierto agricultural exhibition park in Jokioinen children will discover where food comes from and how food production affects the environment. An approximately two kilometre long pathway meanders past Finnish domestic animals, cultivated crops and agricultural machinery. There are tables, a lean-to shelter and a pavilion for picnics and the park also has a barn café run by the 4-H
Eerikkilä is located in Häme Uplands which is a natural gem in the centre of Häme and conveniently close to Finland's busiest urban centres. Here you can find top natural destinations we have to offer.
Häme Nature Center – Eerikkilä Outdoor Center
The Häme Nature Center is a great place to get information on Liesjärvi and Torronsuo National Parks, the Häme lake uplands and hiking possibilities in the region. Häme Nature Center is located along the historical Hämeen Härkätie road in the municipality of Tammela. The nature center provides information on the local hiking destinations: Tavastia Lakeland, Liesjärvi National Park, Torronsuo National Park and local hiking routes and travel services. Häme Nature Centre is also a Metsähallitus customer service point. The diverse terrain and routes, high-quality rental equipment from canoes to fatbikes, and helpful and competent staff will make your nature experience something to remember.
Torronsuo National Park
Torronsuo is one of the largest and most impressive mires in the southern Finland. There is a couple of different hiking trails, nature observation tower and campfire site. Located about 10 kilometers from Eerikkilä.
Liesjärvi National Park
You can find from Liesjärvi National Park wide forests of varying ages, beautiful shorelines and lakes and valuable mires. Korteniemi Hertage Farm is also located in the area of National Park. Marked hiking trail leads from Eerikkilä to Liesjärvi.
Saari Folk Park
Well-known recreational area in Tammela, only ten minutes drive from Eerikkilä. It´s wooden observation tower was opened year 1926 right beside Saari Folk Park. Landscape was elected one of most beautifuls in Finland.


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Once upon a time, there was a gang of evil goblins who lived in a forest. They spent a lot of their time making fun of a poor old man who could now hardly move, see, or hear. They showed no respect for his age.
The situation became so extreme that the Great Wizard decided to teach the goblins a lesson. He cast a spell, and from that moment, every insult they directed at the old man made the old man better, but had the opposite effect on the goblin who was doing the insulting. Of course, the goblins knew nothing about what was happening. The more they called the man an "old fool", the younger and sharper of mind he became, while the goblin who had shouted at him aged rapidly, and became a little more foolish.
As time went on, those evil goblins were becoming terribly old, ugly, stupid, and clumsy... without even realising it. Finally, the Great Wizard allowed the goblins to see themselves, and, terrified, they saw that they had turned into the disgusting creatures we now know as trolls.
They had been so busy picking on the old man, that it had made them incapable of noticing that their own acts were turning them into monsters. And when they finally realised what they had done, it was too late.
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Are electric vehicles ready for the mainstream in Canada?
[ ♪ ] [David Common] How did things go so wrong? [ ♪ ] How do we end up driving with no heat at night outside Detroit late for an appointment and about to run out of the fuel we need? [ ♪ ] It's our first adventure with a fully
electric car and it began by renting Arthur Potts entry level, battery-only vehicle. – [David] How are you?
– [Arthur] Very well indeed. Good to see you. This is it. This is it — the Kia Soul. They're a little bit more expensive but now I think the cost benefit — you're nuts to buy an internal combustion engine if you're driving around a city. I save maybe $3,000-$3,500 a year in gasoline. [David] Turns out Potts pushed EVs in the last Ontario government. I was the junior minister for environment and climate change. [David] Drivers are still shy of battery- only offerings. No gas engine at all. So what's holding us back? That's four things. 1) Cost to buy. 2) Range — how far they can go between charging. 3) Whether there are enough charging stations and 4) The time it takes to recharge. Along with producer Jill and videographer Ed I'm testing those out on this journey. [ ♪ ] So eleven and a half million Canadians
do what we're doing right now and that is commute by car to work. On average, they drive 23 kilometres one way. Which means 46 there and back. Starting with a 138 kilometers of range we drive 50 km on the highway — one way. Then add some stops on city streets for our return journey of 60 km. Remaining range, about 28 km. [ ♪ ] Total cost to recharge at home — under two bucks. How many times did we stopped at the gas station? – [Jill] Not once.
– [David] Not once. But we knew this part was gonna be easy. All the EV experts we consulted said these cars are a no-brainer for city driving But what if you need to take a
road trip? Yeah, so tomorrow we head to Detroit. Yikes. Overnight we're using alevel 1 charger. The smallest and slowest there is. OK, so we parked the car at 6
o'clock last night. Started charging it at 7:30. Now 11 and a half hours later — How we doing? The car is at 86 per cent and it could actually take five more hours of charging to get up to 100 per cent. That's OK. This is enough for what we need to do
today. And what are we doing? Well it's actually a little bit risky. We are going 400 km all the way to Detroit. It's a big road trip in an electric
vehicle. One we've never done. Tesla's like the one next to us here can make the trip in just one stop but for us, in this much cheaper $35,000 car we're looking at a max range of a 165 km. Cold weather can shrink that down by a quarter, so trip planning is key. If we go dead it's not like you can just walk to a gas station because not everywhere can give you a charge. Exactly. Basically, our experiment is over. – [David] Is over.
– [Jill] Yeah. Jill is using an app to track where we can recharge along the way. And we can use that app to pay for the top ups as well. OK. Never done this before. So let's see — plug the charging connector into your vehicle I think — it's this one. Or is it? No. That looks right. Yeah. So, here we go. The app actually says how long it's been how long it's costing me. It's $20 an hour to do this. But this is a fast charger so it's gonna go pretty quickly. 20 percent charged right now. The stop gives us time to make a call. A chat with an EV expert
Simon Ouellette of ChargeHub. Hi Simon Well, it's okay. We're on our first stop. So you got about a hundred kilometres and you can see it — here we are with our car and our charging station. And it's at 65 per cent right now after only about 10 minutes What do we need to know about sort of
maximizing our mileage, our range? We're at 80 per cent right now. So I think I'm gonna wrap this call up with you because we're going to disconnect and hit the road. [ ♪ ] Back on the road and the heats turned way down to extend our range. Uh-oh. And after another hundred kilometres — [Car notification] Please visit a nearby charging station. [David] Ah, time for another stop. Pretty soon we'll be red lining it. Oh, there you go. OK, I just pulling off the highway here. Not quite running on fumes. But we got 16 kilometres of range left. So we really pushed the limit on this one. [GPS voice] In 300 metres turn right on Wellington road. There we go. So I think for this stop we're gonna want to go above 80 per cent. The next stop is 116 kilometers away and there's nothing between here and there. OK. Get the app out. $20 an hour to use this. We'll probably use it for about half an hour. After lunch and back on the road for half an hour and that's when things start to go wrong. How far off of our plan are we relative to where our next charging station is? This says there's two stations available. What are we close to here? We could go backwards — [Jill] I don't think we should go
backwards [David] But we have to find something in front of us. So a new route it is. [ ♪ ] Okay, time for a recharge. And not a moment too soon. We were only about 10 kilometres of range left. All right it's charging. 9 per cent already. Might as well get something warm inside. [Jill] OK, let me think. [David] None of this was part of the plan. We're now late. Supposed to be in Detroit in less than
an hour with no chance of making it. And now another issue. The charger we're plugged into is not charging at the rate we've become accustomed to. It's going slower. Time to phone a friend. Simon's our EV life line. We ended up taking a different route than we planned and so we didn't go to the charger that
we planned. We found another charger. We're at that charger but it's taking much longer than we thought it would even though it's still a level three. Why is that? It's about a hundred kilometers from here to there and our car is not charged up sufficiently for that right now. – [David] What have we got?
– [Jill] Oh, no 107 107? OK, so I'm gonna go out and see if we got that much. [ ♪ ] 52 per cent. That's not gonna be enough. So our range right now is 78 kilometers. It's not enough to get us to Detroit. So — I think we're probably gonna have to wait it out. The alternative is driving to a faster charger than this one but it's a bit of a gamble. We have just enough range remaining to make it but not enough time. We need to speed up and doing so reduces the range faster. To compensate we're turning all the heat off and it gets very cold, very fast. But we do make it to the Auto Show just before it closes — OK, we made it. — to meet Paul Paul Raszewski of the Toronto Electric Vehicle Association. Thanks so much for waiting for us. OK my hands are frozen. My feet are frozen. We had to turn everything off in order
to get here — Here's my thing, People are going to look at what we've done and they're gonna say, "Uh-oh, I don't know about an EV." The good news is that you drove a previous generation electric car. So over there, the same car you were driving is being introduced with more than double the size of the battery. In other words, we could have
made it without recharging. Or maybe recharging once. A very different kind of story and gives you a sense of where EVs are headed. [ ♪ ] It makes you realize how in just two years a single car model has really extended its range. There are some lessons though. EVs certainly can be affordable and seem great for city commutes but not all models are suitable for longer road trips. Still progress is happening and happening quickly. Longer ranges, shorter recharges and more charging stations. David Common, CBC News
Detroit. Here in Canada we spoke with said the number of charging stations has been doubling year-over-year but access really depends
where you start driving and where you're trying to get to so these are all the
public fast charging stations in Canada the ones that take about a half hour to
top-up most electric vehicles there are a bunch in Southern BC and in parts of
Ontario Quebec in the Maritimes but there are still areas especially across
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I was lucky enough to be the winner of last weeks prize over on I Love Pro Markers (see the blog here) with my motorcycle card, and this week's competition is a doozie. Challenge #32 features a sketch and optional twist to "RIP IT UP". Well, my regular readers will know that I struggled to keep up with my Christmas cards in 2009 and vowed to do better this year. It's now September and I reckon I'm up around 60 - which is about 40 short, based on last year AND my pal Dorothy has asked me to make her some too - Hmmmm. NO BRAINER then, this challenge card pretty much HAD to be a Christmas card!!! A couple of people have recently used THE most adorable bear and, looking through my collection of stamped images I found that (huzzah!) I had one too! I raced off to my dining room, which is where my pro markers are currently residing and started colouring. I would have posted this hours ago but my stickles simply refused to blooming well dry - what IS that all about?!?!?! Anyhoo, I sort of went with the twist but not strictly but the sketch is there - I used some Christmas papers that I've had for an absolute age which I believe will either have come with Card Making and Paper Craft or Beautiful Cards. I took some white card and my fiskars scallop punch and then coloured the piece using Brilliance Rocket Red. I ran a piece of COREDINATIONS through my die cutter inside one of the Papermania Christmas embossing folders and then sanded to reveal the inner core. I also stamped my Papermania sentiment, cut out a circle then lightly coloured using the Rocket Red again. Once my stickles had FINALLY dried I die cut my image in to a scalloped oval and then edged using gold ink. I used a Tim Holtz distressing tool on the parcel panel and the Coredinations panel and then assembled my card - I used two other stamps from the Papermania set to embellish both the envelope and insert too. I hope you like it.


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May 28, 2019
While prom season is in full swing across America right now, teens everywhere have either recently bought prom dresses or are in the process of doing so. There are many different options to consider when buying a dress. Dresses can be purchased in boutiques, consignment shops, online, and even through social media.
Boutiques are one of the most popular options amongst teens. It is easy, and boutiques have plenty of different dresses and give buyers the option to try the dresses on in person. This eliminates the risk of dresses not fitting upon arrival.
Though one of the easier options is to buy prom dresses in boutiques, the dresses sold in these shops have a tendency to be much more expensive than dresses bought online, or dresses that have already been worn before. Online dress shopping is a more cost efficient alternative, but buyers are taking the risk of the dresses not fitting or not being as advertised.
An option that is becoming more popular is that of consignment shops. These shops gather dresses that have been worn before and sell them for lower prices. The dresses are still in perfect condition, the majority of them only being worn once before.
With social media becoming more popular and more useful than ever, many teens advertise and sell their dresses through the networks. Senior Tyler Woolen bought her prom dress through a friend who had advertised it online. "I was able to meet up with her and try the dress on before buying it. It was very easy and I have bought a few dresses this same way."
As there are many options when buying a prom dress, the most important thing to remember is finding a dress that makes the owner feel happy and confident on this very fun event!
Makayla McNett is a senior and a fourth year Journalism student.
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The exposure grade does not take into account objective hazards (stone fall, seracs, etc) but only the consequences of the skier falling.
Low Exposure (E1): Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Medium Exposure (E2): As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
High Exposure (E3): In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
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Facebook Dating Announces 'Secret Crush' Feature
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Got a secret crush on someone in your friend circle? Facebook now has a feature for that. At its annual F8 developer conference, the social networking company unveiled the newest addition to its dating product: Secret Crush.
Secret Crush allows users to select up to nine Facebook friends they want to stealthily express interest in. Each user who is selected will receive a notification saying "A friend added you as a secret crush." The sender's name will not be revealed unless the recipient also puts the sender on their Secret Crush list. If a mutual crush occurs, Facebook will make the match and reveal the names. If their feelings are not reciprocated, the secret admirer's identity will remain a secret.
Wired contributor Louise Matsakis expressed reservations about the new feature. "It's not hard to imagine how Secret Crush could go wrong," she wrote. "You could easily prank or even bully someone by adding them to your crush list under false pretenses."
Matsakis also called attention to the fact that Secret Crush is not the first feature of its kind. "Other modern dating apps haven't tried it, but that doesn't exactly mean Secret Crush is innovative," she noted. "One of Facebook's oldest social media competitors, Friendster, introduced a similar feature way back in 2012. The dating site GoodCrush, first launched at Princeton University in 2007, also had a nearly identical premise."
What Facebook has that its predecessors and competitors do not is a staggering amount of data on its users. Perhaps that will give it an edge as a matchmaking service, or perhaps that will make users too wary to sign up. Facebook's numerous high-profile scandals in recent years do not inspire confidence about the company's attitude toward privacy and consumer data.
Facebook currently has no plan to monetize dating and insists it will not use data from Dating or Secret Crush to make content or advertising decisions. "All activity that occurs in FB Dating stays in FB Dating and will not be shared externally," a spokesperson said.
If you're dying to know which of your friends are secretly infatuated with you, sign up for Facebook Dating to receive Secret Crush notifications. Facebook initially rolled out its Dating service to Canada, Thailand, Colombia, Mexico and Argentina. The company announced it will be expanding to 14 new countries at the F8 conference, including Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Guyana and Suriname. Facebook Dating is not yet available in the United States.


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PPCORP replied to Bloodhound's topic in NFA Market BoardDo you still have the m240 spade grip set up send me image email@example.com
PPCORP started following WTS SWD M119MM and Reising M50 C&R
WTS SWD M119MM and Reising M50 C&R
PPCORP posted a topic in NFA Market BoardI have two guns to move out for an estate. They are registered to us ready to transfer out on a form3. The Reising M50 was a PD turn in missing the sling swivels and the original blued compensator. A military parkerized comp is included as well as an original 20 round magazine. Nice blueing wood ( wood has some scratches and dings) . Excellent bore. $5600. The M119mm was a movie gun obtained from LMO and was from Stenbridge, don't know what movies it was in. Lots of solvent tank cleaning finish wear and the stock has been modified so it will not retract into the frame or fold over the top rear of the receiver. The installed upper came with the gun and the barrel rotates a fraction but still shoots. It comes with another upper with a tight barrel but had a front sight repair. Comes with one original magazine. This is a great gun to refinish and do parts upgrade $ 6750.
PPCORP started following WTS Valmet 76 Folder by Hard Times Armory $22,500
WTS Valmet 76 Folder by Hard Times Armory $22,500
PPCORP posted a topic in NFA Market BoardHave an excellent condition fully transferable Valmet 76 in 7.62X39. Has tube folding stock and was converted by Hard Times Armory. The gun was originally chambered in 5.56 mm. A new barrel and full auto bolt carrier was installed in the gun. Bore is mint and the gun has been a safe queen fired little. Probably 98% condition
PPCORP started following WTS Post 86 HK MP5 40's and HK 53 live or parts kit
WTS Post 86 HK MP5 40's and HK 53 live or parts kit
PPCORP posted a topic in NFA Market BoardI'm working a trade deal for a customer police dept wanting to trade out 3 HK MP5-40 SMGS with extra mags and 2 HK 53 post 86 dealer samples for new firearms that I am providing. Will need LE demo request letters and it would be better to take all or one of each in the demo request letter. I can also cut the guns up and sell as a parts kit . Looking to get $2500 each gun delivered with accessories. Let me know of your interest. The guns are in very good condition.
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PPCORP replied to CIMG in Fulton MO's topic in NFA Market BoardI have some AC556 available, send me some images
PPCORP started following WTS AI COVERT .308 SUPPRESSED RIFLE PACKAGE
PPCORP posted a topic in NFA Market BoardHave a like new rare Accuracy Int. Covert complete rifle package. Includes, AE MKIII .308 rifle with special short compensated barrel and custom slip over QD suppressor. The suppressor is easy to install and remove in seconds with 1/3 turn and lock on to barrel. Very effective muzzle break is permanently attached to barrel with a 16.5" overall length. The suppressor attaches internally to the muzzle break and locks up tight to the barrel taper near the receiver. Its complete with the American Tourister covert case specially modified to hold the compact gun with stock folded and suppressor off and the following A I accessories, Picatinny rail and scope mount and rings to accommodate 30 to 34mm scopes, Leupold MK4 LRT 4.5X14 scope, 3 5 round mags, 2 10 round mags, bi-pod. $8900 for the whole package ready to shoot. Very impressive looking and shooting rig. Will ship rifle and accessories after payment and suppressor after BATF approval.
Thanks Arron for posting the image of the gun I have for sale . It's in the 500 serial range and can be found in the BATF C&R list of NFA firearms , it's Armalite marked. Has the original two piece buffer and chrome bolt assembly , marked .223 caliber and functions flawless at the high cyclical rate these early guns are known for. Fun to shoot. Asking $34,000.
I have one for sale, if still interested contact me
PPCORP started following WTS Colt 1921 Thompson C&R Transferrable $36K
WTS Colt 1921 Thompson C&R Transferrable $36K
PPCORP posted a topic in NFA Market BoardThis in an interesting gun in that it comes with the original 1934 registration form copy from the Roselle Police Dept., who we got it from so we are the second owner. They must have bought the gun from Auto Ordnance direct before the 1934 law that required registration. They followed the law and registered it, some agencies ignored the law and have the original guns as non-transferrable It's got about 90% of the original finish but has a few issues. The front grip has a "PD repair" as an attempt to fix a crack, the original bolt head has damage and the original extractor had the tip broken off all included with the gun, probably possible to repair. A savage nickel bolt and extractor are installed on the gun for functionality. Bore is very good with some straw. I'm asking $36,000 for this gun because of the issues. Not interested in trades. Gun is fully transferable C&R and will make an excellent shooter. Gun comes with an original early Bridgeport 20 round mag and a NY Patented 50 round working drum.


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After the success of Inaugural Shed night, some friends and I are working on booking some more dates into the diary (particularly now GG has bought a shiny new MIG welder we all want to have a go on!). . .
We decided we ought to 'brand' the event in some way, so that emails / general communications about it to each other (and others) are instantly recognizable – a bit like the Bat Symbol being shone into the night sky to announce the event! (Too far? You might be right. . .!).
So, here's my first attempt – it may be open to tweaking in the months to come, but it does the job for the mo! (GG said it should be more grungy but I didn't have time to draw a crushed beer can!). It's got a few gears and cogs on there however, so hopefully will keep my fellow Steampunk fans happy!


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Can a "Worm Pill" Treat Autoimmune Diseases?
Maylin Rodriguez Paez RNAre worms the key to treating autoimmune disease?
The idea may seem repulsive, but it's catching on, since scientists have discovered that parasitic worms may help to balance an overactive immune system.
There are about 80-100 diseases of autoimmune origin. Autoimmune diseases affect approximately 23.5 million Americans and occur when the immune system attacks its own tissues.1
Current treatments involve powerful immune-suppressing therapies that carry a multitude of side effects. Interestingly enough, a recent study found that certain species of worms may hold the key to developing future therapies.
Peptide Suppresses the Immune SystemAustralian scientists identified a group of peptides from parasitic worms. They isolated one called AcK1 and tested it in culture with human and rat T cells (a special type of white blood cell).
They found that AcK1 suppressed immune function by blocking Kv1.3, a potassium channel. It also suppressed the proliferation of memory T cells, which play a special role in autoimmune reactions.2
In the future, scientists hope to isolate proteins such as AcK1 and develop medicines to treat autoimmune diseases. This is in sharp contrast to helminthic therapy which involves ingesting actual parasitic worms (which has been shown to help).
Even though advances are being made in the field of autoimmune diseases, the question remains as to their origin. What is actually causing these diseases?
Are We Too Clean For Our Own Good?The hygiene hypothesis may help to explain the rising incidence of autoimmune diseases in developed countries.3
Since we live in a day and age where conditions are overly sanitary, (clean water, pasteurized food, vaccines, and antibiotics) our exposure to parasites, bacteria, and viruses has lessened considerably.
This has caused our immune system to shift in behavior. Instead of fighting infections (and being challenged), as it was designed to do, it now overreacts to stimuli.
The stimulatory part of our immune system takes over, essentially leading to autoimmune diseases. In countries with lower standards of sanitation, autoimmune diseases are less common.3
The Bottom LineUltimately, we don't know what causes autoimmune disorders. Conventional drugs may help, but they don't correct the underlying issue — immune-overstimulation.
It's nice to see new therapies — even if this one involves worms — that focus on immune rebalancing. That is what is ultimately going to solve the issue.
- Available at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/materials/autoimmune_diseases_508.pdf. Accessed August 14, 2014.
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