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Know Your Prospects: Slade Heathcott, CF, New York Yankees
If you've played sports, whether recreationally or professionally, chances are you've come across a player like Slade Heathcott. You know, the kind of player who has all the talent in the world, but just comes off as a total, well, there's no easy way to say it, unlikable dick. You worry if their immaturity is going to derail them (Milton Bradley), or if they're going to harness it and figure it out (Josh Hamilton).
And one of the major knocks ever since the New York Yankees drafted Heathcott with the twenty-ninth pick in the 2009 amateur draft has always been that immaturity. In high school, he was arrested for driving under the influence, was booted from his Texarkana, Texas, high school baseball team for academic reasons, and even pulled a gun on his father (who, I've heard, is not a saint either).
Still, Heathcott really turned things around after the Yankees sent him to Alcoholics Anonymous as a nineteen-year-old.
His first full professional season sent him out of AA and to the low-A South Atlantic League's Charleston RiverDogs where he posted fairly pedestrian offensive numbers (.258 average, 2 homeruns, and 30 RBI in 76 games) but showed plus speed, range, and arm strength: inklings of the player he could be. Watching him last year left me divided; one day I saw flashes of first-round talent, and then the next, someone who looked to be pressing at the plate, trying to live up to his billing. But when the season finally winded down, I was more on the skeptical side. This guy's right behind only Montero, Romine, and Vizcaino in Baseball America's Yankees' list and we get a .250 average, 2 dingers, and 15 stolen bases, along with 10 caught stealings?!
But this year, I've been more impressed with Heathcott across the board. He's become more patient at the plate. He's taking walks in places where he should take walks, instead of trying to be the hero. As a result, he's amongst South Atlantic League leaders in on-base percentage (.394), average (.314), and total bases (68). With the patience, has come power, or at least signs of it: through 34 games, he already has more homeruns (3) than he did through 76 games last year.
His stance and swing are unique. For a power/speed guy, he's more upright and open than one would expect, and it's allowed him to put more of an upswing on the ball than last year. He's not quite Craig Counsell, but he stands tall in the box and consistently puts the ball in play hard. His swing is still somewhat erratic; he has games where drives or flies the ball every time and games where he only chops, grounds, and slashes it. Whatever he's doing, it's working: he's four off the pace in doubles (11) and two off the pace in triples (2), some of which will turn into homeruns as he develops.
His play in center has never been questioned. He's got great range and is athletic enough to make difficult plays look routine. His arm, considered among the best in the entire Yankees' system, is outstanding even after 2010 off-season shoulder surgery. Just tonight, he nabbed the Augusta Green Jackets' Raynor Campbell, a guy with six stolen bases already on the young season, on a play at home…in the top of the 11th inning with his team already down by two. And god, do I wish I had video of it!
He's become a force at the top of the RiverDogs' lineup and in the outfield, and I know that my time to watch Heathcott develop and flourish is dwindling.
But for all the positive developments in Heathcott's game, there is a huge elephant, which is somehow standing under a black cloud, in the middle of the room, and it might just keep him from a mid-season promotion: that damn immaturity.
Back on Friday, May 13, Heathcott positively imploded, exploded, went postal—whatever you want to call it—starting a bench clearing brawl, after just the first pitch of the game, which pitted his Charleston RiverDogs and the Greenville Drive against each other. He was subsequently suspended for five games.
And I could see it coming.
On May 9, I saw a glimpse of Heathcott's renewed hotheadedness before the now-infamous brawl. In a bases loaded situation with his team down against the West Virginia Power, he was picked off by right-handed pitcher Elias Diaz for the third out. He threw his helmet down, walked over to the dugout, and waited until someone brought out his glove and hat. During his between innings throw-arounds, he was angrily whipping the ball to the leftfielder, routinely overthrowing him, and making him run all the way to the Power's bullpen to get it. And then after making a routine putaway on a flyball, Heathcott did the same thing in a game situation and overthrew the shortstop cutoff. It was childish.
And then tonight, that same night where he went 2-for-5 with a walk and threw out a Green Jackets' runner at home, it popped up again. On the first pitch of an at bat late in the game, Heathcott was brushed back by the Augusta Green Jackets' Tom Vessella. Nothing big. But then with a two-ball count, he was brushed back again, and this time the pitch was a little closer. Heathcott avoided the pitch, but threw up his hands and exchanged words with catcher Jeff Arnold. Nothing came of it, but for someone who knows his history, and knows what it could have become, it was something.
Of course I stopped recording preemptively.
Did I mention it was just his third game back from suspension?
Prospects In Action: Zack Wheeler, RHP, Augusta GreenJackets – May 12, 2010
If you're a first round pick or a budding superstar, chances are you don't want me in the stands when it's your turn to take the bump.
A few weeks ago, I coaxed a bad start out of the Rome Brave's Arodys Vizcaino.
And last Wednesday, I hexed the Augusta GreenJacket's flamethrowing righty Zack Wheeler. In just 2.2 miserable innings, Wheeler gave up six hits, six earned runs, three bases on balls, two wild pitches, and a hit by pitch.
How's that for a line?
I wanted Wheeler to do well last night. I mean, I really did. About six months ago, I wrote this post about Wheeler. It basically put me behind the wheel (no pun intended) of the Wheeler bandwagon, before there even really was one. There's just something about a 6'4″ righthander that touches 95 miles per hour that intrigues me like nothing else but maybe a pizza with a donut topping.
But as is the course of the last couple weeks, another big prospect left town a beaten man, leaving me wondering how much longer I can continue this bad luck streak of awful starts by good pitchers.
When the night started, it looked like Wheeler was ready to deal. His bullpen session left the family next to me confounded; they hadn't seen anyone with the velocity of Wheeler and they weren't afraid to repeatedly admit it, noticing my notebook and hoping I was someone who could quote them in something worthwhile.
And even the catcher, Tommy Joseph, was feeling good about their chances: "Ah, it's just an 88 mile per hour changeup. No big deal!"
And, like clockwork, Wheeler's first inning went well.
His fastball sat at 95-96 according to the stadium gun, a pretty big bump from the 93 he had been previously reported at. One pitch caused a buzz amidst the Charleston fans when it registered at 99 miles per hour on the big board. It was an obvious glitch in electronics, an outlier of the purest sense, but a cool glitch, nonetheless.
The first thing I noticed about Wheeler was his delivery. It features an odd hesitation with his lead foot; instead of using the weight of his right leg to propel his arm and body weight forward, he basically takes it out of the mix, dangling it over the forward part of the mound until his snake-like right arm reaches its pinnacle and begins its downward movement. Only then does he finally drop the foot. The hesitation, once spotted, seems very out of place for a power pitcher. In person, it's much more pronounced than in any of the video I'd previously seen.
You can clearly see that he is not consistently repeating the movement in this video. On the first pitch, the hesitation is apparent, but by the third pitch, there's almost no delay.
That being said, Wheeler generates tremendously easy velocity from his tall, broad, and lanky frame.
His changeup had good running movement, coming in at 87-89 miles per hour. He didn't throw many curveballs, which was a major disappointment since I've heard it's a good looking pitch. When he did throw it, it spun in almost exclusively at 78 miles per hour. It has a tight rotation and looks like it could be a true power curve. My only notes are: "78, 78, 78, small break."
In the first, Wheeler gave up just a run on a bloop single to left field.
But that's just about all the positives I have to report. Check out this recap of Wheeler's second inning:
- Deangelo Mack grounds out, second baseman Ryan Cavan to first baseman Luke Anders.
- Garrison Lassiter strikes out swinging.
- Kelvin Castro singles on a fly ball to right fielder Ryan Lollis.
- With Raymond Kruml batting, passed ball by Thomas Joseph, Kelvin Castro to 2nd.
- Raymond Kruml singles on a ground ball to center fielder Evan Crawford. Kelvin Castro scores.
- Jimmy Paredes doubles (5) on a fly ball to center fielder Evan Crawford. Raymond Kruml scores.
- Justin Milo singles on a ground ball to left fielder Dan Cook. Jimmy Paredes scores.
- Luke Murton walks. Justin Milo to 2nd.
- With Robert Lyerly batting, wild pitch by Zack Wheeler, Justin Milo scores. Luke Murton to 3rd.
- With Robert Lyerly batting, wild pitch by Zack Wheeler, Luke Murton scores.
- Robert Lyerly grounds out, second baseman Ryan Cavan to first baseman Luke Anders.
It was ugly. When Joseph allowed the passed ball, it looked like there was a breakdown in communication between the battery mates. However, that wasn't my biggest concern.
In the second inning, Wheeler's velocity dropped almost four miles per hour. Instead of the 94-96 he was tossing in the first, his first five pitches in the second were 90, 91, 90, 92, and 90. And it remained there for much of the inning. He got back up to 94 during the Luke Murton at-bat, but the results were just not there.
Was he pitching with adrenaline in the first? Did he over-exert himself? Or had he just lost control?
I don't know. But I do know that to the semi-trained eye, each time an abbreviated velocity reading popped on the board during the second, I put a mini red flag up. And when he lost all control during the second half of the second inning, I was reminded of something I saw during the bullpen session.
While working in the bullpen, Wheeler would start his windup, then look down to see where that lagging lead foot was, and then continue on.
I do not know if the pause I saw was present when he pitched in high school. But to me, it certainly looked more pronounced and intentional. It did not look like he was quite comfortable with it yet and it looked like something he was thinking about. And when you pitch, you don't want to think.
Strangely enough, Augusta's manager sent him back out there for the third. His velocity returned, but after a hit-by-pitch and a nasty walk, Wheeler's night was over.
So, there it is. I wish I could send San Francisco fans revelatory information about the ace potential of Zack Wheeler, but I simply can't. I'm still confused by what I saw.
For one inning, Zack Wheeler looked every bit the $3.3 million San Francisco thinks he is worth. But for the next 1.2 innings, he looked every bit Jason Grilli, the last pitcher the Giants picked up in the first round.
We'll just have to wait.
Note: That obnoxious high-pitched voice isn't me. That little rat ruined made my night a living hell.
Know Your Prospects: Asher Wojciechowski, RHP, Citadel Bulldogs
It's more difficult to spell than the longest name in baseball, Saltalamacchia. And its pronunciation is even more mind boggling than Duchscherer.
For baseball writers everywhere, there's a new brain aneurysm causing name on the scene.
Wojciechowski. First name Asher.
Prounounced Woah-jeh-how-ski, I have the name copied so I can simply press Apple+V whenever it comes up. When I started this blog, I didn't know I'd have to become proficient in the study of Polish linguistics.
But, it doesn't look like I'm going to be able to avoid the name for any duration. Currently ranked 23rd in Baseball America's April Draft Preview, Wojciechowski has established himself as a first-round talent while pitching for the hometown Citadel Bulldogs.
I've had the opportunity to see Wojciechowski pitch on numerous occasions. Early in the season, it was easy to temper expectations for him. He was raw, his aggression unbridled, and maybe he was trying a little too hard to replicate his success from 2009. His fastball command was inconsistent, so hitters sat on his curveball and routinely laced it for hits. During more than one early season outing, Wojciechowski yelled "FUCK!" into his glove as hitters fed on his secondary pitches.
Wojciechowski has progressed steadily since then and has, by a large margin, become the Southern Conference's best pitcher. As of April 30, Wojciechowski lead the league in earned run average (2.47), strikeouts (98 through 73 innings), batters struck out looking (68) and wins (8).
A 6'4″, 230 pound, righthander out of Beaufort, South Carolina, Wojciechowski is one of the more advanced pitchers I've seen at the college level, both physically and stuff-wise.
His tall, but stout body is perfect for his leg-driven motion. His frame is surprisingly compact and moves quickly when he drives off the rubber with his large quads, meaning he gets all of his weight behind every pitch.
As a result, Wojciechowski is a power pitcher in the purest sense. His fastball resides in the low-to-mid nineties. During the Citadel's game against Appalachian State on March 26, he sat at 91-93 with the pitch. As the season has progressed, however, he's actually sustained that velocity and his fastball now sits closer to 93-94, even late into games.
Wojciechowski also possesses a good slider. The action on the pitch looks more like a power curveball, but I'm assuming he's told scouts that it's a slider because on nearly every outside scouting report, they call it a slider. Still, I'm sticking with my guns and calling it a power curve. Whatever it really is, the pitch sits at 89-91 miles per hour and has also shown positive development as the year has worn on.
Even though it's not his best pitch, Wojciechowski shows absolutely no hesitation throwing his breaking ball, no matter the count. In several outings, I've actually felt he was throwing it to a fault, like he refused to accept that it's not an out-pitch. Now, however, the pitch isn't a pitch you can really sit on. It's got good, sharp lateral movement and when he can command it, he uses it to expand the plate well.
His changeup, like so many young pitchers, is almost non-existent. He's only thrown it a handful of times in the three games I've seen. It needs work.
Wojciechowski has a lot working for him, though. His success in the Southern Conference has made him an imposing figure. When he toes the rubber, opposing batters feel like they can't win, like they can't hit, like they can't do anything.
Wojciechowski begins his motion upright and holds his glove over his face so the batter can only see his glaring eyes. Looking in my notes, on more than one occasion, I've recorded something along the lines of: "Looks like he'll rip your face off when he's on the mound." When he goes from the stretch, he begins by expanding his whole body, just showing the opposing team how physically dominant he is.
And when he's at his best, he doesn't let up and pounds the strikezone, over and over, with his boring fastball. With that coming at you at 95 miles per hour and a sharp breaking pitch, he's been nearly unstoppable in the Southern Conference.
Some scouts say he's a bonafide number two or number three starter at the major league level. Others say he's a flamethrowing reliever.
Like that offspeed pitch, there's some thrash over what Wojciechowski is, what he will be, or where he'll end up.
Either way, his dominant 2010 has been a fun ride. And no matter what the future holds, I'll be watching.
Know Your Prospects: Jose Ramirez, RHP, New York Yankees
Jose Ramirez.
During my two-plus years of religious attendance at Charleston RiverDogs' games, I don't think I've seen a better product come through this system.
I wasn't planning on going to tonight's game against the Hickory Crawdads, the Ranger's low-A affiliate, but when I saw Ramirez was the starter, I packed up the camera, the notebook, and my program and headed out to Joe P. Riley, Jr. Park. I was so intrigued by the sneaky-fast fastball and the it'll-make-you-look-foolish changeup he displayed on April 26 that I had to find out if they were mere figments of my imagination or if this guy could possibly be the real deal.
And once again, Ramirez blew me away.
In six very, very strong innings, the 6'1″ righthander gave up just two hits. One of those hits, a first inning double by Hickory's Cody Podraza, was all the Crawdad's needed to secure the 1-0 victory. Still, we all know wins and losses don't mean everything.
Sitting at 80-83 miles per hour, Ramirez's changeup is as advanced as any pitcher's I've ever seen, at any minor league level. With his motion, you can't tell the difference between his fastball, which ranges from from 89-93 and routinely touches 94, and his changeup. At this level, the batters are completely overpowered, overmatched, and overwhelmed.
He shows the ability to adeptly work both halves of the plate, popping fastballs in on hitter's hands and stretching them out with changes on the lower half of the zone.
Ramirez's curveball, which ranges from 79-84 and is an 1-to-7 offering, leaves a lot to be desired, but it has shown flashes of development. He threw it much more tonight than during Monday's game against the Rome Braves, but he routinely left it up in the zone or down in the dirt. Still, it's clear that it's the pitch he's working on. He never seemed to get a good feel for it tonight, but if he ever does, well…
What makes Ramirez so intriguing isn't his great natural stuff, but the projection left in that stuff. He's so tall (6'1″) and so thin (just 155 pounds), that it's not improbable to believe he can add another 2-3 miles per hour to his heater as he ages.
Did I mention he's not even 21 yet?
Ramirez's free and easy motion makes me like him even more. There aren't too many moving parts and it appears as though he's made an unnatural movement as natural as possible. I'm no expert on pitching mechanics (that's a direct shout out to you, Adam Foster, of Project Prospect), but if I had to wager a bet, I'd say his mechanics are as close to clean as you can get.
All of this means his stuff should play well at higher levels. And if I had to guess, I'd say he has two starts max, if they decide to promote him aggressively, at this level before he moves on to high-A Tampa. If he deals anywhere near as well as he has here in Charleston, he'll be on the fast track to the upper levels of the minor leagues.
In 2009, Ramirez added the MLB.com Short-Season Pitcher of the Year award to his resume after going 6-0 with a 1.48 ERA and a paltry .159 batting average against. If they keep him with the RiverDogs for just a little bit more of the season, it's easy to imagine him bolstering that resume.
This year, I've seen the Braves' RHP Arodys Vizcaino in game action. Sure, it wasn't the best game Vizcaino has ever pitched, but I didn't see anything from him that would make me take him or rate him higher than Ramirez. When each pitcher develops and grows into their physique, I don't think it's at all preposterous to propose that Ramirez will have a better fastball, a better changeup, but a worse curve.
I really don't think that Ramirez is having a good run or that he's facing inferior competition; he's just the latest of the Yankees' international signees to breakout.
And that's the true story of the game.
Know Your Prospects: Daniel Mahoney, RHP, Florida Marlins
When Daniel Mahoney took the mound for the New England Collegiate Baseball League's Newport Gulls during the summer of 2008, the serious fans got out of the line for hotdogs and popcorn and cemented themselves as close to the field's barrier fence as possible.
In a league full of jocular boys (the NECBL is often many young players' first exposure to wooden bats), Mahoney exuded a captivating maturity and electricity withheld only for those with serious aspirations.
With his gloved hand tucked tightly against his chest, Mahoney would straightforward charge from the left field bullpen. He'd reach the mound, mutter a few words to himself, and tuck in his necklace. And then he'd warmup. But his warmups weren't warmups; they were serious battles. Steely eyed and focused, he'd never take his eye off the catcher's mitt, not even for a second.
Pop. Pop. Pop.
Buck O'Neil may have said it about hitters, but it's true. You really can hear a difference.
It was the first time I saw this unfold when I thought to myself: This guy's something special. He hadn't even pitched to a single batter, but I felt some kind of instinctual revelation. And I was confused and puzzled and baffled. It shouldn't be this easy to pick out a needle out of a haystack. But sometimes your gut is right.
Mahoney, a 6'4″ righthanded flamethrower, was named the NECBL's top professional prospect at the end of the season. Originally groomed as a starter during his freshman year at the University of Connecticut in 2008, Mahoney was moved to the team's bullpen in 2009, a direct product of the success he had in the NECBL. In 28 innings that year, he struck out 26, walked 10, and posted a modest ERA of 4.16.
During the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft, Mahoney was selected by the Florida Marlins in the fourth round, 128th overall.
Mahoney's first season was, admittedly, not a success. He was converted back into a starter and during his first professional stint with the Jamestown Jammers of the short-season New York-Penn League, he posted a 1-6 record with an ERA a tick over 8.00. In early August, Mahoney hit the team's 60-day disabled list to undergo Tommy John surgery.
Over the past six months, Blogging About Baseball has received a lot of hits from people looking for information on Mahoney. For a fourth round pick, there's really not much known about him. Luckily, I had the opportunity to interview Mahoney earlier this week as he begins the long road to recovery…
Know Your Prospects: Melky Mesa, OF, New York Yankees
If I had to describe New York Yankee's prospect Melky Mesa in one word, it would be "polarizing."
Those that scout him have routinely been blown away by his explosive raw power and simultaneously baffled by his superiorly under-developed and sophomoric plate discipline. To add to Mesa's mystique, he looks like a ballplayer: at 6'1″, 165 pounds, his sinewy and lanky frame is fluid in the outfield and promising in the box.
Baseball America named him the No. 20 prospect in the South Atlantic League for 2009 and also included him in an August 2009 Helium Watch. On Pending Pinstripes, a Yankee's minor league blog, however, Mesa didn't even break the organization's top 30 prospects.
But perhaps Mike Newman of Scouting the Sally said it best: Mesa is a "lottery ticket" with enough "red flags to fight back my adoration of his raw tools."
Born Melquisedec Mesa, "Melky" was just 16-years-old when the Yankees signed him as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2003. He spent two years in the Dominican Summer League before joining the Gulf Coast League Yankees in 2006.
Initially, the Yankees suspected that they had a legitimate five tool player in Mesa: he could hit for average, he had great speed, a good power stroke, a cannon of an arm, and good defensive instincts. But how would these skills translate to a real game on American soil? Would the promising tools develop?
Mesa's first professional season clearly and succinctly presented the answers to some of those questions: in just 40 games, Mesa struck out 45 times, batted just .201, and posted a subpar on-base percentage of .261. Despite his "world class speed," Mesa stole just three bases and was caught three times.
He did, however, play great defense.
His 2007 stat line is peculiarly similar. Every positive improvement was hindered by an equally powerful negative. Improvements in on-base percentage, slugging percentage and batting average overshadowed a drastic upturn in strikeouts and a decreased walk rate.
With the New York-Penn League's Staten Island Yankees in 2008, Mesa showed marked improvement in power. He finally flashed the pop that many thought he would develop, crushing seven homeruns in just 122 at-bats. His OPS jumped a notch over .700 for the first time in his career.
Mesa had found his calling card.
In his first full professional season with the Charleston RiverDogs in 2009, Mesa worked on harboring his game-changing, light tower power at the expense of plate discipline of any kind. He led the team with 20 homeruns, 74 RBI, and 24 doubles. He also, however, led the South Atlantic League with 168 strikeouts in 497 at-bats. He batted just .225.
Because of Mesa's molasses-like offensive development, he has earned comparisons to Alfonso Soriano, another Dominican Yankee farmhand that didn't wow anyone until he broke out at an advanced 25-years-old.
Having seen Mesa play a lot in 2009, I firmly believe the comparisons are premature.
At no point in his career has Mesa shown an ability to hit for average, posting measly batting averages of .201, .235, .221, and .225 from 2006-09.
Soriano, by comparison, never hit below .250 at any level he played more than 60 games at. One has to consider Soriano's putrid playing in Japan a result of the conditions; he was so miserable overseas that he "retired" in order to get out of his contract with the Hiroshima Carp. Sure, it's not an entirely fair conclusion to make, but clubs don't usually offer $3.1 million to someone who really stunk it up in the Japanese Central League.
For a 22-year-old still toiling in the low A South Atlantic League, one would think Mesa would attempt to refine his hacking approach at the plate. Still, just once in his four-year professional career has he posted an on-base percentage over .300 (.309 in '09). For someone who was pitched to "like [he's ] Barry Bonds" this season, as RiverDogs' manager Torre Tyson said, you'd think that number would be significantly, if not substantially, higher.
In 2009, the Yankees never promoted Mesa when it seemed most appropriate, when his numbers separated him so far from the rest of the league that it seemed imminent.
That's a telling judgment of where the club thinks his development is. And it's justified.
Mesa is Jekyll and Hyde act in the purest sense.
On May 9, 2009, Mesa crushed a game-trying homerun against the Asheville Tourists in the bottom of the ninth inning with two out. I remember the at-bat vividly. He patiently sat on a middle-in fastball and crushed it well beyond the wall in left field.
I also, however, remember a game against the Savannah Sand Gnats late in the same month where he struck out two times on consecutive breaking pitches. He reached into the left-hander's batter's box for both, something I'd seen him do multiple times before. He repeated the performance the next night.
Two different nights, two different players: one a five tool star, the other a lost cause.
One thing about Mesa is certain, however.
He is a premier defensive outfielder. His speed plays better in the outfield than on the basepaths and he has a natural knack for route running. His arm is well above-average and could be the best in the Yankee's farm system (it was definitely the best on Charleston). His 19 outfield assists led the South Atlantic League in 2009.
Mesa is slated to begin 2010 with the Tampa Yankees of the high A Florida State League.
And the promotion should serve as a good barometer for Mesa's future. Will he thrive in the pitcher friendly F.S.L.? Or will he regress?
Know Your Prospects: Zack Wheeler, RHP, San Francisco Giants
Sometime tomorrow, Baseball America will roll out its prospect rankings for the San Francisco Giant's organization. The best left-handed pitching prospect in Minor League Baseball, Madison Bumgarner, or the best catching prospect in the game, Buster Posey, will nab the team's No. 1 spot.
I know this because, well, it really doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure it out and because my Dad and Step Mom are awesome and surprised me with a little pre-Christmas love. Now I can read all the B.A. analysts gushing about prospects in real-time:
Thank you!
But anyway, back to the San Francisco Giants. In recent years, the team has exponentially fortified its minor league system by uncharacteristically handing out large bonuses. As a result, General Manager Brian Sabean has had tremendous success securing above-average pitching prospects and impact bats at premier positions. Prior to the 2009 season, the organization was ranked fifth in Baseball America's talent rankings, the club's highest mark in the publication's history.
The organization won't rank as highly this year, but its still got all the trappings of an impact system.
Behind Bumgarner and Posey, the team's No. 3 prospect will be Zack Wheeler.
Wheeler, a 6'4″, 170 pound, right-handed power pitcher out of Georgia's East Paulding High School was considered one of the few elite pitchers in the 2009 draft class. Scouts lauded Wheeler's prototypical pitcher's body, potential plus stuff, and poise.
And all the marks were earned: during his senior year at East Paulding High, Wheeler went 9-0 with an ERA of 0.54. During the first round of the Georgia state playoffs, he added a no-hitter and a two-hit complete game to his already impressive resume. He was named the 2009 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Georgia.
A consensus first round pick, analysts believed Wheeler would go somewhere between fourth and sixth in the draft; Baltimore, San Francisco, and Atlanta seemed to be the most logical suitors for pitching talent once the few impact bats were taken off the boards.
Would Baltimore pass on premier left-hander Tyler Matzek because of his lofty asking price and pursue Wheeler instead? Or would Wheeler fall to San Francisco? Or his home club in Atlanta?
Well, the Orioles (and a slew of other teams) passed on the pricey Matzek and instead opted for up-'til-then unheralded high school product Matthew Hobgood.
In the Giant's tradition of going after right-handers in the first round (Cain, 2002; Aardsma, 2003; Lincecum, 2006; Alderson, 2007), Wheeler became the team's natural pick. He was chosen by the San Francisco Giants sixth overall in the 2009 draft.
And this is where things get interesting.
Zack Wheeler has yet to thrown a professional pitch, yet his stock is still incredibly high.
On August 17, 2009, the Giants signed Wheeler just minutes before the deadline for a record-breaking $3.3 million, the sixth highest bonus ever handed out to a high school draftee. The contract stipulated that he would be under control starting in 2010, a move that ensured another year of his service, but also meant he wouldn't pitch in 2009.
Still, professional scouts aren't letting the right-hander's inexperience get in the way of their judgments.
Throwing from a low three-quarters arm slot, Wheeler's fastball is easily his best pitch. It routinely sits 90-93 miles-per-hour, but he can rear back and touch 95. In a Giant's audition in early 2009, it was reported that he actually reached 97, though that seems slightly high. It has tremendous sinking movement and bores in on the hands of righties, making it especially lethal.
Wheeler also possesses an above-average, 78-80 mile-per-hour curveball. It's too hard to deem it a plus pitch right now because he so much trouble controlling it, but it should play well in the higher levels. Working on his other offspeed offering, a sub-par changeup, will be the main focus of his initial rookie campaign.
Coaches will also work with Wheeler on his inconsistent control, which is more a product of his delivery than of his stuff. Wheeler's motion is far from unconventional, but he is still prone to bringing his hands too far back and as a result his elbow flies open, wreaking havoc on his offspeed pitches. When his hands remain stable, he's at his best.
But Wheeler should be coachable enough for those problems to iron themselves out; scouts praise him for his terrific makeup and concentration and he's also been called a "baseball rat." Wheeler is listed a just 170 pounds, but once his thin, wiry frame fills out, its highly likely that he will add a few more miles-per-hour to his fastball.
It's risky to label a 19-year-old who hasn't even pitched a professional game a future ace, but Wheeler certainly appears to have that upside.
For Giant's fans, a fully developed Wheeler is part of a tantalizing vision. To go along with a dynamic offense, a starting five of Lincecum, Cain, Barry Zito, Bumgarner, and Wheeler could add up to the team's first postseason appearance since 2003.
Zack Wheeler: the enigma that hasn't pitched professionally, but could be the Giant's third best prospect.


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During the holidays nothing brings the family together like a delicious holiday meal, well why not let your four-legged family member enjoy the natural, wholesome dinner made just for them with Merrick Seasonals Howl O' Ween Stew Grain-Free Canned Dog Food. This stew is all treats and no tricks with real de-boned chicken in a savory broth, with fresh peas, sweet potatoes and, of course, pumpkin! The all-natural, grain-free recipe is easy to digest and ideal for the dog with allergies or other food sensitivities.
These are the Key Benefits that this food has:
Real, de-boned chicken is the very first ingredient along with fresh peas, sweet potatoes and seasonal pumpkin.
All-natural, grain-free recipe contains no wheat, corn or soy, so it's easy to digest and great for the pooch with allergies or a sensitive tummy.
Formulated with essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients to provide complete and balanced nutrition.
Savory stew can be served as a complete delectable holiday meal or delicious topper over his dry kibble to add some festive variety to his diet.
Proudly made in Merrick's Texas facility using the world's best locally-sourced ingredients from farmers they know and trust.
My dog absolutely loves this food as soon as he sees the can he goes crazy until we feed him. I am so pleased with it.


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Beneath the Skin
'I was gripped immediately' KATERINA DIAMOND, author of THE TEACHER
'I didn't want this book to end.' ELISABETH CARPENTER, author of 99 RED BALLOONS
Three women. Three secrets.
Antonia is beautiful and happily married. Her life is perfect. So why does she hurt herself when nobody's watching?
Sophie is witty, smart and married to the best-looking man in town. She likes a drink, but who doesn't?
Olivia is pretending to be a happy wife and mother. But her secret could tear her family apart.
Their lies start small, they always do. But if they don't watch out, the consequences will be deadly.
'I loved Beneath the Skin. It's so beautifully written and kept me hooked right to the end. Caroline England knows her wonderful cast of characters inside out. I didn't want this book to end.' ELISABETH CARPENTER, AUTHOR OF 99 RED BALLOONS
'I loved this book. A clever, glamorous, observational, page turning read which pulled me in right from the start until the pivotal, and most satisfying end. Beneath the Skin transcends the ordinary crime genre, taking it to another level.' AMANDA ROBSON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OBSESSION
'Beneath the Skin is a startling debut. It slowly put me under its spell, until I was absolutely beneath its skin. With characters that pulsate off the page, complex relationships, and dark mysteries, this novel follows the lives of four couples. Their dramas are revealed slowly, patiently, and beautifully, until the breath-taking climax. I can't recommend this enough.' LOUISE BEECH, AUTHOR OF HOW TO BE BRAVE
'Four couples with interlocking histories; eight individuals, all with secrets that are ready to explode. Set in the lush heartland of the Cheshire countryside, this is a tautly elegant psychological thriller, razor-sharp and utterly believable. I loved it.' SARAH JASMON, AUTHOR OF THE SUMMER OF SECRETS
My Husband's Lies
'I was gripped immediately – perfect for fans of Into the Water by Paula Hawkins' KATERINA DIAMOND, author of THE TEACHER
Do you really know your friends?
On the afternoon of Nick and Lisa's wedding, their close friend is found poised on a hotel window ledge, ready to jump.
As the shock hits their friendship group, they soon realise that none of them are being as honest with themselves – or with each other – as they think.
And there are secrets lurking that could destroy everything.
Tense, disturbing and clever, My Husband's Lies is a breath-taking read, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and Erin Kelly.


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I woke several mornings this week to frost on the pimp-mobile. Ironic feature to the 2013 Altima: the dashboard warns me that the outside temp is dangerously low. Really? Had to share that one with Jeepnmom.
Nesting mode has kicked in. The holidays are coming, I'm totally homesick, and my crafty side is kicking in. I called my mom, because I remember my grandma Bet's tree being covered in homemade salt-dough ornaments. Of course she doesn't have the recipe and told me to call Aunt Sus. Whose phone was busy. So I called Gram. Who doesn't have the recipe and told me to call Sus. Whose phone was no longer busy and whose voicemail picked up.
Mind you, there are recipes all over the internet and and Pinterest. Unfortunately, none of them are the one from Aunt Sus.
Eventually, my Facebook messenger alert went off on my phone and there was the recipe from Aunt Sus! Apparently, it came from a magazine years ago, and the yellowish color isn't from old age but mustard powder. Go figure!
Grizzly and St. Yoda had a hunting date the Saturday during Thanksgiving, and I knew Real Chick would be yanking her hair out, so I invited her to bring the girls for an artsy morning. Then, because we'd tried unsuccessfully forever for a crafting date, I also reached out to Gifted Teacher, who had never heard of salt dough ornaments.
A trip to the grocery for flour and salt, and I was ready to create! Before the rest of the crew arrived, I had filled a huge bowl with dough.
I think the grown up ladies had as much fun as the little monkeys. Our only problems were how long to bake them at what temperature, and I totally overdid the dough! There is still a big bag in my fridge and Christmas has already passed.
I didn't get picture of them after painting and Real Chick's oldest made a tree I truly love, but I think you get the idea. This was such inexpensive, fun, monkey entertainment that I see us trying again on a rainy day.
Here is the recipe:
Cookie Clay Recipe- Sus
4 Cups flour
1 Cup salt
2 teaspoons mustard powder (there's your yellow!)
1 1/4 Cups water
insert your wire hangers into the ornaments before baking.
bake at 300 for 2 – 3 hours, or until a toothpick can't go into them any more. start at 2 hours, and if they are still softish, go for 3.
Thicker ones will take longer.
After cooling, use acrylic paint to add color if you want. Let air dry about 24 hours and spray with clear coat.
The ornaments on my tree, Sus made when I was a baby. These can last for a looooong time!
I've contemplated different cookie cutters for different seasonal ornaments, as well as magnets.
What do you think? Have you tried salt dough?
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Primary Popsicles
First grade, tempera and collage, about 2 sessions
Painting the primary stripes which will become the popsicles
Next we mixed the primaries to make secondaries and created line patterns on our background sheets
Once we made orange, purple and green, we added white to make tints
Once all the papers were dry, we cut the popsicle shapes and glued it all together with sticks. The finishing touch was a white highlight to accentuate the reflective surface. Yum!
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Wow, I LOVE this take on the primary and secondary colors! I'm going to have to steal this! I ended up not doing my normal primary and secondary projects with kinder this year (as of right now) because they were part of my SLO and needed to have a pre-assessment done on them. I'm thinking this would be a super cute project to leave for my substitute to do while I'm on maternity leave!ReplyDelete
So much discovery in one unique artwork! Love them.ReplyDelete
Such a good idea! Thanks!ReplyDelete
This is a great project that teaches so many concepts - primary colors, secondary colors, pattern, shape and line. I'm going to steal it, too. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
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Leo Minaya was born on an airplane and he has been making headlines ever since. He grew up with his single mother and four siblings in Washington Heights in New York City. Leo never allowed his environment to weigh him down, and his imagination provided the outlet he needed to escape the hard times. "Leo was a special child filled with light," says his mother. "Growing up he was always the center of attention and admired." Leo wrote, directed, and produced his first play in 5th grade!
By the time he was in middle school, it was clear he was going to be an actor. Leo remembers, "The day I knew acting was going to be my life, I was cast as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet in junior high. I remember loving the rush I got from performing in front of the entire school. I was so nervous at the end because I knew my reputation was on the line, but my fear quickly vanished as the crowd went wild and gave me a standing ovation. I was hooked... it was a great moment in my life."
Leo then attended a performing arts high school and began his professional acting career. His first audition landed him a role in the feature film Manito, which became one of the most talked about Sundance films of the year garnering the cast the best ensemble acting award. Critics took notice of Leo. Roger Ebert declared, "If there's any justice we will see more of Leo Minaya." An article in Maxim singled Leo out noting, "Minaya's performance has gained him critical acclaim, positioning him as someone to keep your eye on." Leo returned to Sundance with his next film How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer, starring Elizabeth Peña, in which he played America Ferrera's love interest.
When Leo landed the title role in Morgan, he knew it was his most challenging role to date. Working with a director like Michael Akers and playing a paraplegic was the opportunity he was looking for. "The producer gave me this old rickety wheelchair. I took it home and lived in it for 2 weeks. I learned how to get in and out of bed and basically do everything using only my arms," Leo explains. "I think I drove my girlfriend crazy, but it really paid off. In the scene where I'm climbing up the cliff, I'm really climbing and I only allowed myself to use my arms. Authenticity is the most important thing to me as an actor."


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By Kim Seeliger and Sarah Miller
If luxury is what you're after and the call of theAfrican savannah is just the thing your wedding dreams are made of, look no further than the award-winning Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
Set in the Sabi Sands, part of the greater Kruger National Park, Sabi Sabi offers a variety of choices for a five-star safari-style wedding. And, as oneof the world's most famed game reserves, it's theperfect place for a romantic honeymoon.
For the bride and groom, the resort offers apersonal welcome with lemon-scented handtowels and refreshments, an upgrade* to the Presidential Suite on the wedding night and sparkling wine, fruit and nut platters.There are four magnificent lodges to choose from to host the ceremony and reception, each offeringa distinctively African feel. Adding to the unique experience, why not ask for the local Shangaansto impress your guests with their dancing and drumming skills, or a local community choir toprovide the choral arrangements.
Whether it's a sunset ceremony next to awatering hole, a bush clearing with endless viewsof the African bushveld as your backdrop, or aservice in one of their luxurious lodges, Sabi Sabican accommodate your ultimate wedding dreamsin true South African style, which will ensurememories that last a lifetime. *Subject to availability
Step back to an age of glamour, elegance and old-world charm by inviting your guests on board "the most luxurious train in the world" for a wedding celebration that promises to be something superb. Rovos Rail has been hailed as the "Pride of Africa" and what better way to enjoy your special day than a romantic train journey through spectacular scenery.
The headquarters are situated at Pretoria's Capital Park, a gracious colonial-style station that serves as the wedding venue. While guests are ushered onto the awaiting train for the reception, the bridal couple can make use of the fully restored private station, gleaming steam locomotives and the elegant platform — the perfect backdrop for magnifi cently-styled wedding photographs.
The trains have been restored to their former 1920s glory, adding an ambience that is unique to African train travel and its bygone era. The wedding package includes a fi ve-hour train journey, unlimited alcoholic beverages and music to set the mood. Enjoy the passing scenery while nibbling on fi ve-star cuisine prepared by award-winning chefs, knowing that your guests are experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime wedding celebration.
For something less savannah and more country chic, the Cathedral Peak Hotel — about three hours from Durban — provides an unforgettable setting for your special day.
Since 2000, the spectacular Drakensberg Mountain range has been declared a World Heritage site and sets the scene for a dramatic backdrop. The quaint stone-and-thatch chapel, made from original farmhouse wood and stone, boasts an expansive window behind the pulpit with magnifi cent views.
For winter weddings, think soaring snowcapped peaks, while a summer celebration is characterised by lush surroundings. The hotel boasts a range of accommodation from en-suite family rooms to deluxe suites with a private veranda and incredible views. The Peak Performance
Vitality Centre offers a variety of beauty treatments for posh pampering before the celebrations while the nine-hole golf course provides unbridled views at the 19th hole. For a special touch, why not have the resident hotel helicopter take to the skies and capture you and your beloved on camera.
As one of the oldest vineyards in the Cape, the Allée Bleue Estate lies in a picturesque location in the Franschhoek Valley and offers an exciting blend of new and old, where age-old tradition merges with modern innovation.
Franschhoek, an area witha distinctly French infl uence, is one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the Western Cape offering breathtaking views of the Drakenstein Mountains and vineyards while traditional thatched buildings permeate the landscape. Allée Bleue offers a variety of charming options for the ceremony — indoors or outside in the garden.
Choose from a sit-down or cocktail function in the large courtyard of the Estate's main historic building, an alfresco luncheon or even a picnic under the trees. There are two options available for the reception: Le Grand Hall (300 guests) — glass doors allow for magnifi cent views of the mountains or the Main House Courtyard complete with a Bedouin tent (190 guests).
If it is something quaint you are after, the Estate also offers smaller venues. With personalised in-house wedding coordinators, superior in-house caterers and unrestricted hours to party the night away, Allée Bleue provides the perfect destination for a romantic winelands wedding.
Situated on the edge of the Drakensburg escarpment, this luxurious four-star lodge is styled as a perfect wedding venue. Not only is it a great location, but it is also within easy reach of the Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon and God's Window — quintessential South African honeymoon locations.
With palm-fringed walkways, fern-fi lled gardens and crystal-clear rock pools, Umbhaba Lodge provides both the bridal couple and their guests with the ultimate in African sophistication. The open-air chapel can accommodate up to 100 guests and is situated next to a lake in blossoming surroundings.
There are two options for the reception: the Ingwe venue or the cosy restaurant with menus that suit both your taste and your wallet. The Induna Honeymoon Suite encompasses three levels with an en-suite bathroom, Jacuzzi and private patio — the perfect place to relax with a sundowner as the newly married couple. Luxurious accommodation (including family suites) is available for all guests.
With day and night safaris, helicopter excursions and hot-air ballooning, there is plenty to keep even the most ardent bush-loving guests happy.
Less than half an hour from Pretoria and Johannesburg, lying on the banks of the Crocodile River, rests Avianto. The venue styles itself as a "European-inspired village" consisting of a hotel, banquet hall and chapel, a magnifi cent ballroom with a stone amphitheatre and fi reside room, as well as a state-of-the-art conference centre, clubhouse with sporting facilities and the newly built Cafe Cielo.
For a fairytale wedding, Avianto is the pièce de résistance with three elegant venues to host your service and reception. The banquet hall captures European classicism in a truly romantic setting allowing up to 200 guests with an adjacent non-denominational chapel. The ballroom is Avianto's "grandest creation" with two winding staircases sweeping down a wooden dance fl oor and covered patio. The fireside room, which can be booked for more intimate weddings, can accommodate around 80 guests and includes an alter and, of course, a roaring fire for winter weddings.
Surrounded by the Zwartkoppies hills, Avianto provides a sample of European elegance and simplicity in the heart of the Gauteng region. www.avianto.co.za
Leopard Lodge, an exclusive function centre and four-star lodge deluxe, has astounding views of the Hartbeespoort Dam and Magaliesberg Mountains. Situated on a 248ha game farm in the protected natural environment of the Magaliesberg, Leopard Lodge is perfect for a peaceful country wedding.
The African-inspired bush lodge has been designed to refl ect the surroundings making use of the natural resources wherever possible. There are 14 en-suite hotel rooms, three of which are freestanding log cabins. There is also a swimming pool for use, and the possibility of some game spotting (giraffe, blue wildebeest, zebra and the elusively spotted leopard) on board resident 4×4 vehicles.
The Lodge can host intimate wedding parties or larger celebrations of up to 150 guests. You have the option of taking over the entire Lodge for your big day allowing for privacy, personal service and the added benefi t of guests not having to drive home afterwards. But if they do, the Lodge is situated an hour's drive from both Sandton and Pretoria. A complimentary honeymoon suite is offered on the wedding night as well as a room for your anniversary night (although terms and conditions apply). There are also discounted room rates available for guests attending the wedding.
Knysna is known as the "jewel" of South Africa's famed Garden Route and what better way to celebrate your wedding day than in a lavish Tuscan-styled villa with astounding views of the lagoon below. Villa Castollini sits majestically on top of the Knysna Heads and offers unrivalled tranquility and luxury — two important ingredients to make your day an extraordinary one.
If a beach wedding is what you are after then look no further than Brenton-on-Sea, a stone's throw away from the Villa and the perfect place for wedding bliss with photographs to make your friends green with wedding envy. The Villa's wedding coordinator can assist with all the necessary arrangements — the minister, photographers, decorations, flowers, entertainment, bar and catering. The open-plan restaurant, famed bar (aptly named The Ferrari Room) and the exquisite pool overlook the Outeniqua Mountains by day and the fairytale of fl ickering lights by night.
The Villa can accommodate up to 120 guests for both the ceremony and the reception in opulent rooms and suites. The Honeymoon Suite is complimentary with the bridal booking for one night. As one happy couple had to say about Villa Castollini: "The ceremony on the beach, the evening, the hospitality… It was an experience that we will never forget."
Fancy your wedding on the only privately owned island in South Africa? The 28ha Stanley Island is situated in the magnifi cent Keurbooms Lagoon at Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route and boasts its own indigenous forest, an impressive array of bird life, a 1000-metre grass runway, pristine and private beaches and a variety of game roaming among the chalets.
There is a bridal honeymoon cottage that has a delightful ambience with Champagne, chocolates and flowers. There are also 12 secluded four-star en-suite rooms for 24 guests, three individually decorated cottages that are all equipped with guest amenities and a laundry service.
The Ludbar Manor is a facility on the island exclusively for weddings and conferences with in-house catering for up to 120 guests (and a fully licensed bar) under indigenous Milkwood trees. The wedding ceremony can either be held outdoors on one of the immaculate beaches or indoors in the Kingfi sher Lapa.
With access to the island by helicopter, ferry or private aircraft, you can be assured that this is one wedding venue that is most certainly exclusive.
Situated in the peaceful and scenic Constantia valley in Cape Town, Constantia Uitsig offers the perfect setting for exclusive events and functions, and more specifi cally weddings. Constantia Uitsig (meaning 'view') comes with a breathtaking panorama of the mountains, vineyards and sea and offers traditional Cape hospitality in a rural and tranquil setting.
The Estate includes three different restaurants: Constantia Uitsig, La Colombe and the Spaanschemat River Café, each with its own unique style.
The Constantia Uitsig Restaurant, situated in the original Manor House, offers a three-course meal and can accommodate a maximum of 120 guests (80 in the main dining room and a further 40 guests in the adjacent dining rooms). La Colombe is situated beneath magnifi cent palm and oak trees seating a maximum of 100 people (weather permitting). The Gazebo is the perfect setting for smaller gatherings whilst the Palm Room offers a superb locale for private parties of 12 to 40 people, also weather permitting.
With award-winning restaurants, world-class wines and one of the top-voted spas in the world in 2007, Constantia Uitsig is one of the oldest and grandest wine estates in the Cape Town wine valley and the perfect venue for a memorable wedding celebration. www.constantia-uitsig.com
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In Boston, we are experiencing tremendous growth in our economy. Whether it is big companies like GE and Reebok moving to Boston, or startups emerging from our entrepreneurial ecosystem, all of these businesses are creating jobs. This growth also results in secondary businesses and jobs that support industry like delivery and food services. But where do all of these people live?
As a relatively small city, housing is limited. Many people commute great distances to work in Boston. There is a growing need for diverse housing options in Boston. Please join us for a discussion about Housing in Boston where we will explore:
- How is Boston doing on the MA housing report card?
- When does the cost of commute outweigh the benefit of lower cost housing?
- Can we use data and technology to inform and plan?
- What housing innovations could be relevant for Boston?
- How do we begin to address equity in housing in Boston
- Jen Corcoran, Corcoran Jennison, One Charlestown
- Anda French, Principal of French 2D
- Karina Milchman, Chief Housing Planner, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
- Marcy Ostberg, Director, Mayor's Housing Innovation Lab, City of Boston
- Moderator: Bianca Sigh Ward, ACLU
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Caption from poster:" She was everthing America wanted a movie star to be…. except white."
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922–September 8, 1965) was an American actress. She was the first African American to be nominated for the Academy Award in the Best Actress category and the third African American to receive a nomination in any category overall (after Hattie McDaniel and Ethel Waters).
Dorothy Dandridge began singing in her church's choir. Ruby Dandridge — an ambitious, small-time local performer who would become a successful stage and screen actress — created an act with her daughters that performed as "The Wonder Children." The "Wonder Children" toured in the South for five years with Ruby's lesbian partner, Geneva Williams, while Ruby continued working and performing in Ohio. Some biographies document this period as the beginning of the sexual abuse the young Dorothy would suffer from Williams until adolescence. During this period, the young Dandrige toured non-stop, rarely attending school. "More in Bio"
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Tennibot Robot: Ball Collecting Robot
Tennibot Robot that can make life easier for tennis players. The Tennibot is a robotic tennis ball collector saves you from having to go after and picking up balls. It lets you control its speed and position on the court. Tennibot runs for up to 5 hours and picks up 70 balls per run.
- Country: USA
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Welcome to the Alyson Linnegar Planning Consultancy Site
Alyson is a housing and planning professional based in North Lincolnshire with many years experience working in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Her planning consultancy is able to offer a wide range of services in the planning and housing fields to individuals, businesses, developers, Registered Providers , voluntary and community groups.
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Finance & Banking
Last updated: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Consumer Credit RisksPosted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The consumer finance market has boomed over the past three years in Vietnam and seemed to go beyond current regulatory requirements. The rapid outburst of consumer credit in the midst of low deposits is posing latent risks to the monetary system. South Korea used to fall into a credit crunch in 2003 when banks rushed to lend money to consumers in 2000.
According to the 2016 Report on Vietnam consumer finance sector conducted by StoxPlus, the consumer finance market witnessed amazing leaps in recent years. Total outstanding consumer loan to GDP in Vietnam reached US$7.3 billion in 2012 and jumped to US$26.55 billion in 2016. The value was projected to surge to VND1,000 trillion in 2019, representing an average annual growth of 29 per cent.
Super profitable - highly competitive
Net interest margin (NIM) of consumer credit, calculated by Viet Capital Securities (VCSC), is about 20 per cent, compared to the industry average of 2.9 per cent. Simply speaking, the bank will take a net income of VND2.9 for every VND100 it lends in the conventional way while it will take VND20 if the loan comes in the form of consumer credit.
More consumer finance companies have come into being in the past few years as the credit system witnessed many mergers and acquisitions (M&As) of financial companies. At present, the Big Four - FE Credit, Home Credit, HD Saison and Prudential Finance - hold over 80 per cent of consumer financial market shares.
The Big Four is also in a rush to build their point of sale (POS) systems and establish cooperation with retailers, especially with leading systems like FPT Shop, Tran Anh or The Gioi Di Dong.
In addition to rapidly expanding credit scales, finance companies also promote market development and personnel. For example, FE Credit enlarged its business system from 2,000 points of sale with 200,000 customers in 2012 to nearly 8,000 points with 2.7 million accounts after only four years. In 2016, FE Credit employed more than 14,600 employees, nearly double that of VPBank although its total assets valued less than VND30 trillion compared to VND200 trillion of VPBank's total assets.
With a skyrocketing growth of 29 per cent a year, consumer credit, mainly in the form of unsecured lending, is representing greater risks when players are in a rush to expand their market presences.
Authorities follow on
From 2016, the SBV issued two important circulars: Circular No. 39/2016/TT-NHNN and Circular 43/2016/TT-NHNN to regulate lending activities, including consumer lending. However, there is a need for more tools to protect customers, also a way to protect credit institutions, he said.
The interest rate of consumer loans is three times higher than that conventional lending rate. Mr Pham Xuan Hoe, Deputy Director of the Banking Strategy Institute, said that the interest rates of finance companies are in essence an important response to this segment of customers as well as an official channel managed by the State, subjected to income tax payment.
With a cautious view, Dr Le Xuan Nghia, an economist, said consumer lending has helped reduce black credit. But its ratio of consumer credit to GDP of over 70 per cent is too high relative to smaller deposits, which is higher than many European countries and the US. This is not normal. Therefore, it is necessary to develop consumer credit in a systematic manner.
Meanwhile, borrowers should be careful enough to avoid unwanted outcomes. If they do not read carefully terms and conditions, they may have to pay excessive interest rates. Such terms as interest rate, maturity, conditions and formula should be provided in credit contracts for borrowers to consider.
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Board of directors
Manuel Costa
Manuel Costa (born 1937) has been the Chairman and a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors since 2013. Mr Costa established Resipez – Industria e Comércio de Resinas, Lda. in 1973 as a Managing Partner. He founded Respol Resinas S.A. in 1993 and he is the Chairman of the company. Mr. Costa is also the Chairman of Respol Group SGPS S.A. (2012), Respol Group Lux S.A. (2013), Respol Lux S.A. (2013), Respol Finland Oy (2013), Respol Group Oy (2014), Springlatitude – Imobiliária S.A. (2015), Resigon – Companhia Agricola e Gestão, S.A. (1990), Meta – Soluciones Integrales SL (2013), Plafund – Industria de Aglomerados, Lda (2013). He is also the Managing Director of Leigeste – Companhia Agricola Imobiliaria e Gestão, Lda. Mr. Costa holds a degree from the Portuguese Industrial and Commercial School. In 2014 he was given the distinguished as "Comendador" by the President of the Portuguese Republic for his industrial merits and career achievements.
Rui Brogueira
Rui Brogueira (born 1976) has been a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors since 2013. Mr Brogueira was an account manager at Banco BPI between 2000–2002. In 2002, Mr. Brogueira joined SPGM – Sociedade de Investimento S.A. as Operational Director. In 2003, Mr. Brogueira joined Garval – Sociedade de Garantia Mútua, S.A. as Managing Director and after 2008 up to 2014 as a Board Member and member of the Management Committee. Mr. Brogueira was a member of the Board of directors at Forchem Oy in 2013-2016, Respol Group Oy since 2014 and CEO of Respol SGPS since 2014. Mr. Brogueira is also the President of the General Shareholder´s Meeting of Respol Resinas, S.A., Respol SGPS and Springlatitude – Imobiliária S.A. since 2014. Mr Brogueira holds a M.Sc. (Econ.) from the University of Evora as well as a certificate for High Management Program from AESE Business School in cooperation with IESE Business School.
João Reis
João Reis (born 1969) has been a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors since 2013. Mr Reis started his career in 1993 at Respol Resinas, S.A. as Laboratory Manager and is currently Sales Manager. Since 2013 Mr. Reis has been a member of the Board of Respol SGPS, Respol Group Lux, S.A., Respol Lux S.A. and Respol Group Oy. Mr Reis holds a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Leiria Polytechnic Institute and a certificate of General Management Program at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics.
Pedro Carvalho
Pedro Carvalho (born 1976) has been a member of the Issuer's Board of Directors since 2013. Mr Carvalho has been Controller of Forchem Oy since 2013. Mr Carvalho previously worked in ActiBiz (2000 to 2004) as Accountant and between 2004 and 2013 he has worked in Vodafone as Sales Director. Mr Carvalho holds a master degree in Management from ESTG Leiria and Åbo Akademi University.


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A child gonna remember who was there not what you spent on them.
Kids are usually children, younger and smaller human beings, but the word kids may also refer to baby goats. Kids quotes show that these individuals have not reached mental maturity, and many of these quotes reference things that children have said or done. If you have kids then you are a parent, and the children that you are responsible for may be well behaved or a handful. Many kids act out when they are frustrated, and few have learned patience yet. Older kids are called adolescents or teens, and very young kids are infants or babies. One of the most profound things about kids is the innocence that they have. Children are not sophisticated or knowledgeable, they only know what they have been taught so far.
A child gonna remember who was there not what you spent on them.
The best way to be a good father to your children is to be a good husband to their mother.
Any man that ain't loyal to his kids, ain't loyal to nobody!
I think for me the best thing about being a woman is that I get credit for things I should be doing anyway.
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Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever, you just have to live.
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text: Print Version Chiropractic, Bachelor of Science Pre-Professional Program InformationCredential: Pre-Professional StudyDuration: 2 years at RDC; degree completion timedependent on transfer university Delivery: Main CampusProgram Cost Estimates: Program Cost EstimatesContact InformationContact Name: Dr. Nancy BrownContact Title: Associate DeanContact Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630Contact Email: email@example.com University Transfer ProgramTwo Year Pre-Professional Program: Please note that course work for pre-professional programs varies as per university. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they are taking correct pre-professional coursework when applying the a University other than specified in the Calendar. For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising. International Students and Students applying outside of their home province are advised to consult the calendar of the institution to which you will be applying regarding its policy on admitting international and out-of-province students. This may vary between institutions. Related Careersprivate practitioner research The ProgramWith the exception of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, a Pre-Chiropractic program requires three years of post-secondary study. RDC offers the first two years after which the third year is completed at a university. In Canada, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto offers the Doctor of Chiropractic program in English and the Universite du Quebec offers Doctorat en Chiropractique in French. Students may also attend one of the many chiropractic colleges in the United States or the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. The New Zealand College of Chiropractic requirements can be met at RDC after two years of study. 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I've been thinking a lot about Risk lately.
Increasingly I'm finding the word Risk is more emotive than helpful. This is the case particularly in my professional life, but I'm also finding it holds true in other spheres too.
I'm seeing more and more people, when they hear the word Risk, hear something akin to potential disaster. Events like the recent loss of seven lives in the outdoors simply contribute to this, and it spills into other areas of life too.
Whereas, Risk is simply uncertainty. And Risk Mitigation is simply planning the actions you will take to reduce that uncertainty to an acceptable level.
I'm finding that people understand it quicker if, in Risk discussions, we talk more about moving from uncertainty to certainty.
Professionally I'm currently involved in preparing for four projects - but we simply don't know enough yet to be certain as to the most appropriate approach, how long that might take, and the resources required. In other words there is uncertainty - or risk. None of these projects is potentially going to experience a disaster, but there is uncertainty.
In some cases organisations try to reduce uncertainty by issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) detailing their requirements. However, my experience is that while RFPs can (sometimes!) be good at articulating functional requirements they are rarely, if ever, good at exposing the true current state, particularly in terms of stakeholder readiness. Accordingly, there is always significant uncertainty as to the appropriate project approach and resourcing required to increase stakeholder readiness to the level required to enable the functional change anticipated.
In the case of the projects I am currently preparing for we are not being subjected to an RFP process. But there is still uncertainty - so we are having to formulate approaches to reduce that uncertainty to a level acceptable to us and our clients.
A typical approach, which we are using in the current cases, is to use an initial scoping and planning phase to increase knowledge of the factors which are currently uncertain - thus reducing uncertainty (risk) to an acceptable level.
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Places are still accessible on our Foundation Degree Health and Social Care: Assistant Practitioner programme starting September 2016. The New York State Department of Health has established a toll-free information line, open Monday – Friday, from 9 am – 6 pm, for questions on Zika: Call 1.888.364.4723. Health Education England is answerable for making certain sufficient high-quality coaching is available to develop the healthcare workforce. The Department works closely with well being care professionals, neighborhood leaders and advocacy teams; local, state and federal entities; and many different stakeholders to make this occur. The Nati onal Health Plan 2011 – 2020, directs the well being sector improvement for the first ten years of this longer-time period technique and vision. The mission of the Division of Family Health and Preparedness is to guarantee care for a lot of of Utah's most vulnerable residents.
It is necessary for well being care providers to display screen and take a look at for syphilis and different STDs, treat promptly, encourage cooperation to establish at-threat contacts, and immediately report back to Health Department. The first physique which may very well be referred to as a division of government was the Ministry of Health, created in 1919 through the Ministry of Health Act, consolidating underneath a single authority the medical and public well being functions of central authorities. To realise the PNG Vision 2050 and the PNG DSP 2010 – 2030, the strategy for the well being sector for the subsequent twenty years and forty years is to transform the current well being service supply system. Three opinions will take place annually masking numerous linked pathways or companies.
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For Brass Quintet,Mercy is an obsessively expressive Adagio (so to say, a Samuel Barber's equivalent for woodwinds) with a homophonic texture, like a four part chorale. Rhythmically, this piece offers no problems. While the first part requires more experienced players, parts 2, 3 and 4 are relatively easy to play. Most groups would be able to master this piece after only a couple of rehearsals. Some would say that mercy is a virtue, others (following Nietzsche) that it is a weakness. Do not seek in this piece a one-to-one musical transcription of merciful feelings, but rather concentrate on the smoothness and tender sound quality associated with it. Rather than pity, mercy is about empathy, togetherness and support - this attitude can also show while performing music.


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When did pleats suddenly get so popular? Probably around the same time as the rise of the maxi. Maxi everything; pleats everywhere! And no, not maxi pads but my oh my if you're feeling bloated, I have the skirt for you.
So how exactly do you wear a maxi skirt? They're big style but big personality, too. Here are a few tips:
1. Wear it long; wear it high
The best maxis are worn high waisted and low to the ground. These skirts look best when worn in a statuesque way. Mine just skims the ankle and it's a beautiful feeling of the fabric swishing along just above your shoe line.
2. Tuck your top/blouse in
I love the shape created by a top tucked into the skirt. It emphasizes my hips but in a loving way. However, some lucky ladies can pull off the untucked look. You can wear your blouse untucked but only if you wear a tight belt around the waist, otherwise you're going to lose the shape of the skirt.
3. Keep the top cropped
Similar to the tucked in top, the sweater or cardigan should not end too far below the waist. This silk blend cardigan from Banana Republic is the perfect, curve-hugging length with a simple, single button closure. Can you tell I found this cute cardigan secondhand on eBay for a few bucks?
4. Keep the heels low
This is more a practical tip than a stylistic one. You'll find wearing sharp heels potentially harmful to your skirt if you find yourself suddenly ripping a hole through the hem. As you sit in this skirt, gravity will naturally allow it to flow to the ground and your heels might just snag. I wore itty bitty kitten heels with this look–wedges or flats would've worked equally well.
5. Choose one patterned, one solid
If your skirt is patterned, keep the top solid; if the top is patterned, keep the skirt solid. I chose the former for this look. The skirt has a beautiful snake patterned print and I chose a metallic brownish/bluish sleeveless top. It's a minimalist top from Banana Republic but I wanted to make sure I didn't overpower the skirt while still emphasizing the light patterns of the skirt.
6. Accessorize sparingly
Try not to overpower the skirt. Like I said, this skirt comes with big personality so you don't want it competing with huge jewelry or too much of it. I wore a rose gold-tone watch with gorgeous Majorca pearls. The perfect done-undone look.
7. Match your shoes and top
Keeping your shoes and top in similar color patterns keeps the eye focused on the target. The flowing skirt is the real focal point of this outfit and I wanted to make sure all eyes were on the best part. Along the same logic, I kept my hair in a simple side-swept bun.
Have fun with your maxi skirt; it's meant to be a flowing, full presence in your closet and on your hips!


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Burns vows to fight bill that would close Ebensburg State Center
EBENSBURG - State Rep. Frank Burns said he vows to fight against a proposed bill that would close the Ebensburg State Center.
The bill in question, which was proposed in March by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, would shut down the five remaining intermediate care facilities in the state, including the Ebensburg location.
Burns said while he understands the desire to cut costs, he wants to hear from family members before action is taken.
"Before we go changing a system that has literally kept people alive, sometimes beyond medical expectation, there should be a full vetting and support from all stakeholders, starting with those who have loved ones in the Ebensburg State Center," he said.
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This study aimed to detect protein changes that can assist to understand the underlying biology of bladder cancer. The data showed forty five proteins were found to be differentially expressed comparing tumors vs non-tumor tissues, of which EGFR and cdc2p34 were correlated with muscle invasion and histological grade. Ten proteins ß-catenin, HSP70, autotaxin, Notch4, PSTPIP1, DPYD, ODC, cyclinB1, calretinin and EPO were able to classify muscle invasive BCa MIBC into 2 distinct groups, with group 2 associated with poorer survival. Finally, 3 proteins P2X7, cdc25B and TFIIH p89 were independent factors for favorable overall survival.
Autor: Jinghai Hu, Fei Ye, Miao Cui, Peng Lee, Chengguo Wei, Yuanyuan Hao, Xiaoqing Wang, Yanbo Wang, Zhihua Lu, Matthew Galsky, Russell
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