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" Now that i blew you out it's not okay to see you again ".4 Reviews
After that night i can't face him nor my girlfriend.
The next morning was an awkward one one that was spent in too much silence. Frank had awoke that morning with gerard sleeping on his chest and his strands of black hair in his mouth frank suddenly felt uncomfortable with this closeness and decided to quietly move him " what's wrong? " gerard said sitting up when frank slightly shoved him " it's hot in here " frank mumbled as he sat up and turned away from him. Frank wanted to cry he never even cared for jamia but all of a sudden now he felt so bad that his heart seemed to pulslate pain through his chest so frank stood up grabbing his shirt and attempting to leave but gerard mumbled " you mad at me frank you wanted me to suck you off instead? ".
Frank turned around and glared at him " i'm not gay " he said " of course your not " gerard replied sarcastically standing up he had no shirt on and his pale chest showed such beautiful skin frank turned away " for real i'm not " " then why are you still looking at me? " gerard said half smiling " like you wanna eat me up? " frank could feel himself staring and he felt the blush so frank ran out the room bumping into ray.
" What up dude? " ray said smiling at him he had just gotten out of the shower and his hair was so stringy for once not looking so damn big " nuttin i- mean nothing " frank said stumbling over words " i gotta go " he finished pushing past ray " no stay! " ray called out moving up behind and grabbing him. Frank turned around " i can't " he said attempting to wriggle his tiny body free " atleast for breakfast the other guys are coming over " ray said lighting his grip when frank stopped moving so much. Frank thought atleast the other guys will be over and then gerard could'nt focus all his attention on him and making him feel so wrong " alright only if mikey comes " frank responded oh how odd he did'nt even like that kid but yet he leaned on him for protection.
A couple of minutes passed and random loud knocks banged against the dorm room door ray bounced from the livingroom and opened it mikey, bob, pete, adam, and some light skinned guy came in he had the prettiest black hair ever " Travee! " gerard yelled coming out of the kitchen and hugging him " buddy what brings you over? " and travee responded " food " and he ruffeld gerard's hair. Frank was growing tired of meeting these new people every fucking day and they all knew gerard did any of them not like him?. The dude travee was so freaking rude he not once spoke to frank the whole time he was there he only ate ray's burnt bacon and drunk his runny orange juice slurpping those fucking sloppy waffles everyone all begged for gee's attention as usual and he gave it the rude person travee asked gerard when was he going to sing for all of them and he responded soon.
Frank wanted to leave now he was again becoming jealous gerard always seemed to ignore him when the others came over but when they were alone gerard acted all cuddly with him and somewhat like a baby which frank completely adored. It hurted how gerard sat up with adam and hugged him and let pete play in his hair, it hurted how his eyes glew when mikey said something or ray tickled him, and it pained frank so when they whispered and talked about that fucking band but before the breakfast was over frank heard ray and gerard talking about something:
" Have you decided when we are going to put him out? " gerard whispered " uh no your the leader you have to do it " ray replied getting gerard's hoodie and putting it on " i can't " gerard whined " why? " ray said staring at him " he's bigger than me " gerard told him looking down. Awww frank thought that man was so cute " don't worry baby " ray said putting his hands on gerard's tiny shoulders " we'll all be there when you tell him " gerard smiled then said " ah but you know we'll need a new drummer " " don't worry i have that all figured out " ray said pulling gerard close and kissing his head frank was so pissed.
Frank and mikey shortly after that both went home while gerard, ray, pete, adam, and travee went to the campus store for chips and a coffee run when frank and mikey was going back to their dorm gerard had said nothing else to frank he acted like frank was'nt there and opted to only say bye to mikey. Frank felt bad he did'nt mean to hurt gerard he was only confused gerard was such a sweet and tiny and cute lil' kid he acted so innocent and looked so pure frank instantly wanted to say sorry but gerard was already gone.
So slowly frank came into the livingroom where mikey was balancing upside down laying on a bean bag chair and trying to catch cherries in his mouth he had been occupying himself with singing and humming all morning long " hey mikey " frank said sitting next to him watching his many failed attempts of eating cherries from mid air " what'cha doing? " " trying to kill these cherries with my mouth " mikey answered being hit in the nose by one. Frank watched a little longer than said " do you like being gerard's brother? " and mikey stopped what he was doing and said " yeah i mean he's talented and stuff he's going to make me rich one day ". And as mikey went on and on about how cool gerard was, how it was simply fantastic with how gerard resembled a vampire, and his talent with conjuring up comics frank hessitated to ask one simple question...
" Um mikey " frank said looking at his chocolate brown eyes with seriousness and nothing but the truth " answer me something? " said frank turning to completely face mikey " um "
" is your brother gay? ".
Harrow here hello buddies out there for those who don't know who travee is he is from gym class heroes he's the cute lead singer that raps and all that other awesome shit please review my story dudes and tell me is frank wrong for treating lovely, delicate, and breath takingly gorgeous gerard the way he does tell me dudes okay? review bye!.


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02.10.08 - by James Slater - Twenty-eight years ago today at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, one of the most hard-to-watch and tragic boxing matches in history took place. The legendary Muhammad Ali, already a three-time heavyweight champion of the world, made the unwise decision to come back one more time in an attempt to win the crown for an unprecedented fourth time.
Larry Holmes, Ali's one-time sparring partner, was the new man at the top of the heavyweight division. Unbeaten and having held the WBC championship since his June of 1978 win over Ken Norton, "The Easton Assassin" was some eight years younger than Ali, was at his very peak and had nowhere near the amount of wear and tear on his body that his former employer had on his.. It's easy to be wise after the event - and in the lead up to the October 1980 fight a number of well respected boxing people were actually giving the 38-year-old Ali a chance - but in reality Ali had no chance.
Released documents pertaining to Ali's health and well being came to public knowledge with the 1989 publication of Thomas Hauser's excellent book, "Muhammad Ali, His Life and Times." Now, for the first time, it was apparent just how dangerous it was for Ali to have fought again. No doubt the majority of fans will be aware of the 1980 findings of The Mayo Clinic; how they noted that Ali had "mild ataxic dysarthria," which is a problem using the muscles required to coordinate speaking, and how Ali had problems even conducting a basic finger-to-nose coordination test. Despite all this and more, however, the most beloved boxer in history was allowed to risk serious injury, perhaps even a fatality, against a primed and peaking heavyweight champion of the world.
Even now, almost thirty years later, people wonder why and how this fight was permitted to take place. But basically speaking, though there was far more to it than just this, Ali was a victim of his own incomparable fame and unparalleled status. In other words, Ali was bigger than life and the normal rules and ways of thinking were void in his case. People had such faith in the great man, that if he said he was going to do something, no matter how illogical it seemed, they believed he would do as he said. No-one was ever going to tell Ali he was a shot fighter and that he was unable to do what he said he would. Ali was bigger than life and even members of his own family were unable to stop him doing what his ego told him he still could. Putting it more succinctly, promoter Don King asked, "How are you gonna tell God he can't make thunder and lightning anymore?!"
So the fight happened, and, due in large part to Ali's seriously compromised physical condition being made even worse due to the former champ having taken thyroid pills for a few weeks before the bout, the once great boxer had absolutely nothing but his pride. It was this pride that allowed a pathetic looking and severely weakened Ali to last ten long and awful rounds. His body may have looked great having lost a lot of weight because of the taking of the thyroid pills, but, as Angelo Dundee put, "light was not right." Ali had no strength, was not perspiring at all and was, according to his former doctor Ferdie Pacheco (who, in 1977, had quit the Ali camp in protest of continued boxing on Ali's part), "a walking time bomb."
Ali went through the motions early on, trying to taunt Holmes with the old Ali magic, but after one round, two at the most, it was clear Ali was in trouble. His timing completely off and his punches lacking any snap whatsoever, Ali failed to win a single minute of a single round. Holmes even held back as the bout wore on, refusing to put full power into his hurtful punches. By the 8th and 9th rounds Ali was practically motionless and could barely hold up his hands. It was truly awful to see.
Finally, over the protest of Ali's "witchdoctor," Drew "Bundini" Brown, Dundee pulled his fighter out. "I'm the chief second, the ball game's over!," Angelo told referee Richard Greene in the interval between rounds 10 and 11. Holmes was the winner by 11th round TKO, the one and only stoppage loss of Ali's long career.
No-one benefited from the contest. Not Holmes, who later cried at having beaten up the man who gave him his start, not the fans, who were witness to one of the most harrowing and pitiful boxing matches in history, and certainly not Ali, whose health was made even worse thanks to the taking of what was his 60th pro fight.
It should never have happened, but it did; twenty-eight years ago today.
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'We've had our fill of street potholes' say protesters (From thisisoxfordshire)
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'We've had our fill of street potholes' say protesters
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PROTESTERS took to the streets of Headington on Saturday to voice anger over the state of London Road.
About 50 people marched down the pothole-strewn road with placards from Green Road roundabout to Bury Knowle Park for an hour from 11am.
Conservative-led Oxfordshire County Council last Monday agreed to a £1.3m summer resurfacing from the roundabout to Wharton Road.
But Liberal Democrat county councillor for Headington and Quarry Roz Smith is leading calls for a rebuild. She said: "We had a lot of support during the hour we were out. Lots of people were talking to us, and joining as we went."
She said: "I've heard from people who have said when they are on the Brookes bus they have hit their head when the bus has hit a pothole.
"And on Saturday, someone told me after hitting a pothole on London Road they are facing a £1,700 bill."
She said it should get the type of extensive work carried out in Iffley Road for 13 months from May 2011, costing £2.5m.
She added: "It is going to cost more than resurfacing but when other costs are factored in it is sensible."
Fellow Lib Dem Ruth Wilkinson, a member for Headington on Oxford City Council, said: "On the walk we found a pothole where you can see the soil underneath the road surface.
"Buses veer out of the way of puddles and the trouble is when it rains people can't see the dangers."
She said: "It is unlikely this work will be completed until September, and there is always the possibility it will be delayed. People are losing confidence. A permanent solution needs to be found."
The work is due to start in May for three to four months and will include extensions to the bus and cycle lanes.
Yet Conservative cabinet member for highways David Nimmo Smith said: "The officers recommend this is appropriate action. Council officers are the professionals when it comes to this."
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My fave! The Phone Call. Touching scene from Past, Present and Future. I got misty-eyed! :'(
My fave! The Phone Call. Touching scene from Past, Present and Future. I got misty-eyed! :'(
"The second episode is really all about Tony and Ziva, and, I hope, delivers all the things the Tiva fans are going to want."
As a Tiva fan, I'm going to hold on to this 'til that very episode that they finally put an answer to "The will they/won't they?" And I bet it would definitely be a bittersweet moment. /sigh
I'm not quite satisfied that it would only be "all about Tony and Ziva" though. Yes, I know that Gary wants to finally put a dot on this long-overdue-stretched-out story line to maybe please fans like me? Or this is how they figured Ziva can exit. But more than the bond that Tony and Ziva had..
Ziva David, the Mossad Officer came to NCIS "alone" and that Ziva David turned out to be a NCIS Special Agent, now with a family she can call. The family… she gave her trust and trusted. She lovingly embraced. She learned to care and be attached with. So I really hope that Gary will also spare a story line about her and her family as she exits.
A minute or two of these or anything near to it, maybe?
…a scene with Gibbs in the elevator. Remember Ziva's first head slap? It is in here, after that they hit it off. And I want them to have a talk about father and daughter stuff perhaps. They are both my fave characters so I want to see a Gibbs send off badly. I would be very emotional if this happens. /sobs
…a heartwarming talk with Ducky at the autopsy, weird right? But she had had moments shared with Ducky in there. So…
…another self defense talk with Palmer or a meet up outside work with Breena.
…visits Vance and his kids at home.
…a dinner with McGee? I wanna see them dine out or maybe teach her a computer game? Anything that a brother and sister does.
…a mini goodbye party at Abby's lab or maybe after dinner with McGee and her. She and Abby will have last girls night out and sleepover.
Oops.. turned out to be a mini fanfic. Hahaha. :P
Seriously though, If it's not too much to ask. I am crossing my fingers tight that writers will squeeze in farewell scenes of Ziva with the rest of the team. Yo! GG surprise me! Please!!! :D
and "Details on Ziva's 'Emotional' Exit welcomed me. Huh?!
but suddenly.. to rub salt to my already aching heart..
…mr itunes just played a Goodbye song!
"I'm leaving.. Going now.. I'm gonna leave this place for good.."
Srsly!!!? Freaking srsly!!!
and while finishing up this post…
mr itunes again…
"it's best… it's best.. it's best to let it go.."
ohwright! I'm outta here! ;(
I'm on NCIS hiatus so I don't have any news about it. Then accidentally just now, I came across an article that says COTE IS LEAVING NCIS!!! My mind went blank! Never did I expect it to happen! I was so confident that she'll be back… that she'll definitely renew her contract. The season finale's storyline said so.. GG was sure of it.. Cote was happy in their interviews right before the finale… She is in good terms with the "family". So… it's really shocking! What happened???!!! It hurts! *sobbing*
But decisions has been made. So…
I love NCIS. I love Gibbs. I love Tony. I love McGee. I love Abby. I love Ducky. I love Palmer. I love Vance. I love the Gibblets. I love how Team Gibbs works. I so so love Ziva! She is my fave character! And now that Cote is said to be leaving the show… and just thinking that Ziva wont be there with them? NO ZIVA… in the squadroom? in field works? in the elevator? in the interrogation room? No one messing up english idioms? NO KICKASS AGENT! My trio of McTiVa will be incomplete! SIMPLY NO ZIVA IN NCIS NO MORE! *sobssobs* I am sorry but Idk if I'll ever watch the show as religiously or as hard-core as I was the past seasons. It would never be the same. ;(
I just hope though this "Appropriate Closure" for Ziva doesn't mean that they are gonna kill her! Please NCIS… please please DON'T YOU EVA KILL ZIVA DAVID! It would be very devastating to Team Gibbs! Two close colleagues/friends is enough, another one would be too much! Just please spare that story line to Ziva. And also out of respect to us, her fans! Thank You!
Cote's portrayal of Ziva David is genuinely outstanding that… she made me a fan of NCIS right after I randomly discovered the show while looking for something to watch. She was being a badass… pointing her guns left and right waiting for someone to attack them then retaliate. So much swag! That was when I started to watch the show and I was drawn. Imo, Ziva is the epitome of femme fatale in television! :)
Rule No. 11: "When the job is done, walk away"
To Cote de Pablo you are an amazing actress! Thank You for bringing Ziva David to life! I would never forget Cote de Pablo as Ziva David! I hope you good luck and hope to see you act again in the very near future. *roundofapplause* *handsdown* *salute*
Sad but gotta move on… ;(
ARROW Finale.. explosive! disastrous! Tommy!!! *sobs* And how about Felicity.. is she okay?
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Just finished watching the season finale…
What the heck just happened? Darn it! UNEXPECTED. (atleastforme)
September come quick!!!
Done watching ARROW.
Home Invasion… action packed! \m/
Little Taylor so strong for experiencing three home invasions and surviving seeing his parents die. /sobs
You know what… I ship Laurel and Olliver but darn it I'm sad that Tommy ended his relationship with Laurel. Crap! They too are so good for each other. ;(
And Digg + Olliver… done?! NooOoo!
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Today I'd like to show you a polish I was very much looking forward to, and which totally didn't work for me. I'm talking about Barielle "Buddha-ful".
Apart from the fact that I dislike the name, Buddha-ful is a green flakie polish in a milky base. I needed 4 coats to achieve this:
Believe me when I tell you that the picture shows the best of the polish. Here is a full frontal shot:
Whatever I did, I couldn't get it to be opaque. The idea of layering a sheer milky flakie polish over a, say, white, didn't appeal to me either. So I did what I always do when layering doesn't work out too good: I put it over black. Let's take a look at how that didn't work:
Buddha-ful won't distribute evenly, so it looks like I have patches of milky polish over the (otherwise beautiful) comination of black polish and green flakies. I'm absolutel not fond of that.
Have you tried combinations in which Buddha-ful looks better? I'm willing to try!
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Beginning band or home economics. I had to choose one or the other, and having recently transferred to a new middle school this seemed like an important decision. Isn't band kind of geeky? What will people think of a guy with crazy awesome button-sewing skills? Clearly not seeing the benefit of taking a class that was 90% female, I opted for beginning band—specifically percussion.
I clearly had an aptitude for it, working through three method books in a semester and being promoted to full-fledged band the next, and over the last 18 years percussion has played a foundational role in my life. From being a three-year all-state timpanist in HS to marching World Class drum corps on quads I've done just about about everything you can do as a performer, and over the last 14 years I've had the pleasure of teaching, composing and adjudicating dozens of scholastic, indoor, and drum corps ensembles.
I often think back to that decision, made on a whim and for fear of acceptance, and what good it's done in my life. If nothing else it's opened my eyes to what an amazing role the arts play in youth and society, and how important it is to experience them and give back. Although my life and career envelops several varied endeavors I always hold music dearest, and consider myself truly fortunate to still be a part of it.


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Roasted Red Pepper, Zucchini, and Tomato Soup with Fusilli
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I used no-chicken broth and Morningstar veggie bacon for a vegetarian soup. Excellent way to use zucchini from the garden. Even better the next day!
GayleR Posted: 07/04/11
Would be easier to eat if zucchini was chopped, not sliced. I didn't think the flavors melded real well, but my husband liked this a lot.
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Great soup, and a nice base for other things. The first time I made this with fusilli; now I usually throw in whatever leftover pasta I have and warm it through. Once I added some leftover cheese-and-prosciutto-stuffed tortellini; that was really good. I usually chop the zucchini too; makes it easier to eat.
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Along with Evan Turner, Spencer Hawes is the name that has come up most in regards to Philadelphia 76ers trade rumors.
The center is to become a free agent at season end, thus, Philadelphia's willingness to trade him as it doesn't appear they have any interest in bringing him back next year. Unfortunately for Philadelphia, the trade market has been relatively thin and Yannis Koutroupis feels the Sixers will likely get stuck with Hawes come the NBA's trade deadline.
I think the 76ers are going to be stuck with Hawes, likely going to lose him for nothing this offseason.
Philadelphia is said to want a first round pick in exchange for Hawes, but that's going to be a pretty difficult sell for any team considering he's nothing more than a few month rental. Add in the fact that he's nothing special (certainly no game changer), it's hard to imagine any team giving up such a price for Hawes.
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Kim Jong-il death: US urges 'path of peace'
The US has called on North Korea to pursue a "path of peace" following the death of leader Kim Jong-il.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US was ready to help the North Korean people and create lasting security on the Korean peninsula.
Kim Jong-il died on Saturday of a heart attack, state media said. State TV is showing images of people filing past his open coffin in Pyongyang.
The US has been holding urgent talks with the communist state's neighbours.
President Barack Obama has promised to defend regional allies.
A period of official mourning for Kim Jong-il is now under way in North Korea. He is to be buried on 28 December.
Footage from Pyongyang showed North Koreans crying and grieving for the long-time leader.
Kim Jong-il, whose age was given as 69 when he died, had been in the process of formalising his third son, Kim Jong-un, as his successor.
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It is our hope that the new leadership of the DPRK (North Korea) will choose to guide their nation onto the path of peace"
But the transition had not been completed and analysts fear Mr Kim's death could trigger a period of instability in the internationally isolated nuclear-armed state.
State media said Kim Jong-un visited the body of his father on Tuesday to pay his respects.
Inside North Korea, citizens appear to be mourning Mr Kim - their leader since the death of his father Kim Il-sung in 1994.
But around the region countries have been holding urgent talks about what the implications of Mr Kim's death might be.
"It is our hope that the new leadership of the DPRK (North Korea) will choose to guide their nation onto the path of peace by honouring North Korea's commitments, improving relations with its neighbours, and respecting the rights of its people," Mrs Clinton said in a statement.
"The United States stands ready to help the North Korean people and urges the new leadership to work with the international community to usher in a new era of peace, prosperity and lasting security on the Korean peninsula."
US President Barack Obama has spoken to both the South Korean and Japanese leaders to discuss the situation.
What sets North Korea apart from Iraq is that it actually has nuclear weapons, which is why there is not likely to be a Pyongyang Spring any time soon. Eventually, but not now.
Actually, for the foreseeable future, the United States and others with a significant stake in North Korea will want to avoid a Pyongyang Winter - where the regime either explodes, with dire consequences for South Korea; or implodes, sending refugee flows in many different directions.
China will do everything it can to avoid that scenario.
In his conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, he "underscored the United States' commitment to the defence of our close allies, including Japan", the White House said in a statement.
Mrs Clinton also held talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba, in Washington for a pre-arranged visit.
Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, meanwhile, spoke to his South Korean counterpart early on Tuesday. The two agreed to co-ordinate closely and maintain a "strong defence posture", Yonhap news agency reported.
South Korea's military has been put on alert in the wake of the announcement on Monday on North Korean state television.
The government has also increased its alert level against possible cyber attacks from Pyongyang.
But it says it will reconsider a plan to display Christmas lights near the border - something that angers North Korea.
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- Population about 23 million
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Late on Monday, the Chinese foreign minister also met the North Korean envoy in Beijing, the agency reported.
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Redglare and The Sufferer: To the End
remember that WIP I was doing?
i ts done, AND WITH REALLY SHIT QUALITY CAUSE MY SCANNER AND CAMERA HATE ME
Thank god for photoshop to fix the colour….a bit. BLUH
/note how I technically put symbols of their death, though you kinda have to think with Redglares….coughMINDFANGSPIDERSHITcough/


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Clerks rage against Rolls Building lift 'nightmare'
Readers' comments (10)
"It's a recipe for disaster." Get a sense of perspective. I doubt that the busy lift disaster of 2011 will be remembered.
I think the clerks should be equipped with rockets attached to their back, just like 007 in the opening sequence of "Thunderball".
Problem sorted.
Make it happen.
get there earlier and walk l
Clerks should be 'seen and not heard' and instead made to use the stairs. They are paid far too much in any event and should be thankful that they are not tossing oranges for a living, a career which most clerks are obviously accustomed.
Appalling to hear the views of clerks in a publication designated for lawyers!
This is a familiar problem to users of the Thomas More Building and St Dunstan's, and it will be a remarkable failure if the problem from those buildings has been built in to the Rolls Building. But if it has, then the situation could be much improved if court sitting times were slightly staggered.
Staggered start times would be an ideal solution to an age old problem.
To Anonymous | 8-Feb-2011 6:20 am, if you think I am walking up the stair with ten lever arch files then you must think me a monkey.
Your comments are offensive to the clerking profession and to say we shouldn't be catered for by publications like The Lawyer is bl*&dy rude.
@Anonymous 11.08am - looks like you fell hook, line and sinker for the provocation (it's a wind up)........which, as you didn't spot that, perhaps may mean that @Anonymous 6.20am, is not so wrong after all. Although, personally, all the clerks I've met have been more switched on than most of the barristers (who in turn treat the clerks like cr*p.) But, if you must be butlers to the legal upper class....expect to be treated that way....
I was not under the impression that clerking was a profession, more a subservient pastime. As I said before, it's become an appalling state of affairs when clerks are given a voice in the legal press. Clerks should stick to what they are good at namely, racing their heavily tarted up XR3s around the streets of Romford rather than criticizing the lift situation at the Rolls Building. Freedom of speech for all (except clerks). It is the way to go.
Asked for a quote in usual way, Rage on my part, what do you think. Sense of perspective required by all who have found time to comment
Can't wait to see Brian queuing up with a trolley at the lifts in the new Rolls Building.


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Chapter 20 Reviews
Taken at a young age by the ancient Elven magus Faeron, Harold "Harry" James Potter was raised away from mortal England in Celdrasyl, the last bastion of Old Knowledge..And the last Kingdom of Old ...
Chapter 2
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All was quiet in the Elven forest of Cale'ma, except for the giggles of children playing in it. One such child was a thin boned human child; he poked his head out from under the roots of one of the ancient trees. His shoulder length messy raven hair shaking from side to side as he looked around for his pursuer. Slipping out from the roots, he adjusted his dark green robes as he suddenly sprinted away from the tree at a speed any normal human couldn't gain, looking behind himself he yelped in fear as a tall Elvish man in earthy brown robes was sprinting behind him with a small Satyr boy running behind him with a guilt look on his face. "Archy! You traitor!" Archemus flinched, glaring at the human. "Hey! Give me a break Harry; he's scary when he wants to be!"
The tall man grinned wickedly, charging faster. Harry looked around wildly, his bright green eyes shining as he tried to come up with a plan. He grinned as he saw a group of vines dangling from one tree, as he sprinted past him he called out. "Al'ma Ca'r!" 'Grab him' in the Elvish language. The man's eyes widen as the vines launched out grabbing the man by the waist. The old man grunted being pulled back on to his ancient and all-powerful rear.
Grumbling softly he hissed out "Release." Once more in Elfish, the vines weakened and returned to their hanging, ignorant of the outside world. "Got ya Grandfather!" Harry Potter ran up to the Elven man, coming barely up to his waist. Faeron looked down at Harry with a fond smile. "Indeed you did, Harry. Caught me by surprise, my age must be catching up with me." Archy snickered softly for a moment before Harry grabbed him by his horn, pulling him in with a glare. "Archy, you spineless bastard!"
Archy winced, nearly being tipped over with the grip on his near stub of a horn. "Come on Harry! I'm sorry!" Harry rolled his eyes, 'Last time I trust him when we play hide'n'seek.' The young boy pushed the Satyr away from him with a grumble, Faeron smiled stroking his black beard. "Now, that's enough of that. Come Harry, your Hogwarts letter arrived." Harry's gorgeous green eyes which sent even the elven women's hearts beating suddenly shined brighter, taking on a slight glow to them as he rushed off toward a giant tree city standing behind Faeron.
"Well…At least he's excited." Archy nodding in agreement chasing after his friend, Faeron laughed lightly. "To be young again." He shook his head, disappearing with a pop. He wondered if Harry forgot how to Apparate when excited or if he just felt like running. Either way the boy is getting fit, puberty will be good to him. Faeron grinned widely as he stepped past his fellow elves toward his home, bowing his head in greeting to the Fae and other magical creatures that greet him.
This was Celdrasyl, last of the pagan hide-aways in the Magical World. Hidden within it were the Fae folk. Elves, Faeries, Gnomes. The Dwarven Kin and other Mythological creatures.
The last three Minotaur lived there, along with three Veela colonies. The last two Satyr clans also claimed the place as home, the beautiful city and its lands were hidden well by the last power of Albion. Hidden with in its ancient hills under the guise of chalk drawings and circles of stone as its gates, it's from this place that the last reaches of Ancient magic live and where it shall forever live. Within its boundaries lived many human pagan societies, the few who managed to enter its lands with pure intent, Covens of witches and Sorcerers Circles lived in its ancient forests. It's said that Merlin himself came here after his so called 'death', it amused Faeron to no end that the humans so willing accepted that the most powerful of their magus' just…died, they of little faith it seems.
Finally reaching his and Harry's home, he noted with amusement that Arielle, a young Elven maiden. Had joined Harry inside the simple home, grabbing an ornate pipe from his robes he carefully lit the pipe weed inside it with a small fire on his finger. Shaking his hand to rid himself of the fire he entered the home to Harry bouncing excitedly on the heels of his feet as he stroked a snowy white hawk he had named Hedwig, it was gift from his adopted Grandfather on his sixth birthday. "Grandfather! You're just in time!"
Faeron laughed lightly, nodding to Arielle as he puffed his pipe lightly. Releasing little rings of smoke, settling in his chair he opened the letter, pulling out the parchment. "Lord Faeron, what does it say?" Arielle asked, looking as excited as Harry. Faeron rolled his eyes, try as he might. He can't get the damned girl to stop referring to him as 'Lord' He hadn't been a Lord in well over five thousand years! Honestly, it's merely cosmetic. As if anyone cared about being 'Lord of the Emerald Isle' In this day and age, even more so with Ireland not even being considered part of magical Albion at this point.
Puffing his pipe, he unfolded the letter. Enjoying the looks on their faces as he tried to take as much time as possible with the opening. "Damn it just read it!" Faeron laughed heartily at Harry's outburst, leveling a half-hearted stern look at him. He took a deep breath as he began to read:
Mr. Harold Potter
The Third Home on the High Spire
High Spire
Celdrasyl, Albion
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1st. We await your owl by no later than July 31st.
Yours Sincerely,
Minervra McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress.
At this point Arielle and Harry with dancing with Archy excitedly, chanting 'Harry's going to Hogwarts' over and over. Shaking his head in amusement, Faeron stood summoning his staff silently as he went off to the Library to collect the needed books. "Harold! You're not excused from your training just because of this!" The dancing stopped abruptly and a loud 'Awwww' echoed through the house in three voices.
At the King's Cross station stood one Harry Potter in his usual green robes gripping a dark Holly staff tightly, the Celtic runes on it shined ever-so-slightly due to his excited mood. Shaking his head at his 'Grandson' he calmly led the boy over to train, sneering lightly at the blatant favoritism. He had liked Godric, had a good head on his shoulders. A stone head, but a good head, but honestly this is just ridiculous. He understood with poor Salazar's drop in fame that Godric was practically looked on as a god of Light but he expected better from Albus…He didn't know why but he did!
Shaking his head and reminding himself to have a stern chat with Albus when he got to Hogwarts tomorrow to begin his new 'job' as Defense Teacher (Something not told to Harry). Harry for his part was wondering if it was hard to get into Ravenclaw, from what his grandfather told him. Rowena took some of his books and placed them in the Ravenclaw common room. He couldn't help but wonder what –else- was hidden in that common room.
Tugging on his grandfather's robes he led him over to the train so he could get on, neither seemed to notice the strange looks they were getting. Well, Faeron did but he expected them. Honestly, he was 7'3" with a boy who, thanks to exposure to Elven magic, was a good 5'4". A good foot taller then average, something he found practically amusing as he noted he even towered over second years. He had to hold in a guffaw at this little knowledge. The fact that they are likely the only magus' in the modern magical world with staves didn't occur to the ancient mage.
Kneeling down to look Harry in the eyes with his calm and kind way, he patted his adopted grandson shoulder proudly. "Good luck my boy, remember I am but a letter away." Harry nodded eagerly, hugging the elf's midsection. "I'll write everyday Grandfather!" Faeron chuckled softly, hugging the boy lightly. At a light caw from Hedwig he released the boy, a little afraid that the hawk might get defensive of her master. Hell, she nearly pecked every maiden in Celdrasyl at least once due to them trying to get close to Harry.
Shaking his head in amusement, he ruffled Harry's shoulder length hair fondly as the boy turned and climbs onto the train with his trunk and hawk. Smiling happily, he took out his pipe and lit it. Blowing out a smoke ring. "Well, seems I'm not the only saying good bye to a grandchild." He turned toward the female voice and nearly jumped out of his skin when he saw that ghastly stuffed vulture hat staring at him, looking down he smiled at the human woman. Trying not to show his terror or nervousness about that demonic looking hat. "Augusta Longbottom." The old woman, attempted a small smile extend her hand to Faeron. Resisting the urge to run from the woman, he took the small hand and leaned down to kiss her knuckles. The name Longbottom seemed familiar…He just could put his finger on it, shaking his head of the thoughts he smiled at Augusta. "Faeron, Lady Longbottom." Augusta smiled brightly at Faeron and much to his horror blushed as she eyed him…Damn his elfish charms!
Harry bounced eagerly as he moved through the train, ignorant of his grandfather's current conflict. He always warned him about his charm, seven thousand years old and still getting marriage requests from maidens. Usually with out the families permission, much to his grandfather's horror.
A Ribbit brought Harry from his thoughtful search, looking down he blinked as a small brown toad hopped onto Harry's boot. Leaning down he took the toad, shrugging guessing eventually he'll meet someone missing the toad he pocketed the small Amphibian returning to his quest for the Missing Compartment. His quest came to a anti-climatic end as he reached the end of the train, humming softly as he pulled open the door and set Hedwig's cage and his trunk above his seat, he settled down opening his book and brought out a muggle ball-point pen. Sitting cross legged in the seat, he wrote into his journal in perfect Elfish.
The sound of a opening door brought him out of his thoughts, looking up he saw a rather over-weight human boy with a nervous look on his face. Looking to the boy's side, he gasped inwardly as he noticed a human goddess in the flesh! A small human girl with messy bushy brown hair, Harry was almost sure he saw little hearts floating around her. Shaking himself from his thoughts he looked up at them. "Yes?" The nervous boy shift, looking at Harry. "I…Have lost my toad, Trevor. Have you seen him?" The human managed to squeak out, 'Hmph, I like this boy! I'll have to work with that squeaking thing though.' Harry shook his head to scatter his thoughts as he shifted around in his pocket pulling out the small toad. "This him?"
The boy's lips split up in a bright smile. "Trevor!" He took the toad eagerly from Harry. "Thank you!" Harry nodded, flicking his pen toward the seat across from him. "Free to sit if you want."
The boy nodded putting away his things before sitting by the window. The girl did the same, sitting next to Harry. Much to his soon to be hormonal mind's delight. Pulling his pen from his mouth, he stuffed it away along with his journal. Smiling brightly at this, he pressed two fingers to his forehead, twisting his hand so his fingers pointed to the ground as he bowed.
The two humans looked confused at this little act but chose not to say anything. "I am Harry Potter, Apprentice of Faeron." He said, resisting the urge to say it in Elfish as would be traditional with the greeting. Looking up at them, he saw their wide eyes. Remember his so-called 'fame' in this world; he lifted the fringe of his hair revealing the lighting bolt scar.
'Twas at that moment, Harry found out how easy it would be to make people faint in this world. The girl fell against him, having past out in shock. He jumped a bit, not used to women being –that- close. He was used to a kiss greeting common amongst Satyrs and Veela but this was something else. Coughing nervously, he shifted so the girl could rest comfortably against his shoulder. The boy chose that moment to reveal his name as 'Neville Longbottom' and then was moved up to friend status by giving Harry the name of the goddess currently asleep against his shoulder as 'Hermione Granger' Harry muttered the name under his breath in Elfish, grinning widely at how beautiful it sounded in both languages. He liked this school already.
Humming brightly as he used his staff as a walking stick as they reached Hogwarts, he grinned widely as they approached the door to the great hall. He bounced excitedly blocking out Minerva's little speech, also blocking out the shocked look on her face when she spotted him. As they was led up to the head table, Harry ignored the strange stares he was getting as he held his staff tightly, it's light clicking mixing under the sounds of laughter and chatting. When they lined up, The Old Sorting Hat Faeron told him so much about was set before them and came to life singing his song.
Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can top them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a steady mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!
Harry laughed with the rest of the school, clicking his staff on the floor as a substitute for applause. Harry then chose to block out the names being called until:
"Neville Longbottom." Harry lifted his head as he saw the nervous boy settle on the stool when the hat settled on his head, he shifting nervously for a moment or two before the hat yelled out: "Hufflepuff!" Neville smiled happily as the yellow appeared on his robes along with the crest. He rushed off to the clapped and cheering table. "Hermione Granger!" (And I don't care if I screwed up the sorting order) He watched the newly named Goddess sit on the stool, unaware of the ever watchful love-struck magus. As the hat settled on her head, she shifted a bit nervously as well before the hat yelled. "Ravenclaw!" Harry grinning brightly, clicking his staff in applause with the Ravenclaw table!
"Harold Potter." Lifting his head proudly, Harry marched up to the stool. Ignoring the stares and whispers. As he settled on the chair, he folds his hands over the root knot at the tip of his staff. He rests his head lightly on his folded hands as the hat is set on him.
"Hmm, alright let's see here…Knowledge of elfish magic and culture, as well as Satyr and Veela culture and some magic. Rare for a human and…What's this? Raised by Faeron? That cunning old bastard!"
Harry laughed out loud at the hat's description for his Grandfather, 'Hello, Alexander. What House do you believe I should go?' 'Alexander' chuckled lightly. "Ravenclaw, for sure. Though Faeron seemed to make sure you had all the qualities of the Houses just to annoy me." Harry grinned and shrugged. "Very well…It shall be…RAVENCLAW!" The name of the House was roared out into the hall and was quickly followed by loud cheers and applause by his chosen house. Hopping off the stool as the hat was taking away, he smiled to the teachers especially the loudly clap Filius Flitwick. Dear old Faeron made sure he knew which teacher was which. Bowing to the teachers he turned and walked to the table. Settling down with a smile next to his goddess, Hermione. Who grinned brightly at her first friend, turning around he gave a thumbs up sign to Neville who eagerly returned it. This….Is going to be fun!


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UN Women and CIDA joint statement of action at closing of Conference on Women's Economic Empowerment. Ottawa, October 3-5, 2011.
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) are committed to taking practical actions to support women's economic empowerment.
To help make this shared commitment a reality, CIDA and UN Women organized an international Conference on Women's Economic Empowerment in Ottawa from October 3 - 5, 2011. The meeting was hosted by the Honourable Minister of International Cooperation, Beverley Oda, and the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Michelle Bachelet.
The conference assembled more than 100 global experts, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, development practitioners, academics and, business and industry leaders to share their experiences and best practices on how to break down the barriers to women's economic empowerment. Participants, from both the developing and developed world, identified ways to realize the economic potential of women, expand their access to markets, and strengthen women's economic security and rights.
Throughout the world, women are vital economic players. Hundreds of millions of women are undertaking critical roles in industry, agriculture, manufacturing, and services. In every country, women face the particular challenges of their national context, especially in developing economies.
Through a series of high-profile roundtables, conference participants provided key recommendations for action to advance women's economic opportunities.
As a result of the Conference, UN Women and CIDA made the following commitments:
UN Women, in line with its newly adopted Strategic Plan (and in partnership with the broader UN system and beyond), will:
CIDA, in line with its Aid Effectiveness Agenda, will:
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A study led by SUNY Oswego faculty member Amy Bidwell brings new light to negative effects of high-sugar diets, plus how physical activity can have positive counter-effects.
Wed Aug 28, 2013
Lectures to take international perspective on women's changing status
Opening speakers for this year's Ernst & Young Lectures Series at SUNY Oswego include three Oswego faculty members and one of Syracuse University's Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows.
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Disney to broadcast World of Color premiere live online
Written by Robert Niles
Tomorrow night, Disney debuts its new World of Color show at California Adventure. I'm planning to be there (if LA-area traffic will allow it, this time), and will file my review of the new 20-minute nighttime show (think "Fantasmic 2.0") Thursday night.Tweet
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But you can see the show for yourself tomorrow, online. Disney's going to stream the premiere broadcast at http://www.ustream.tv/worldofcolor. I've purposely avoided watching test footage of the show, so that I could see it fresh at the premiere. But I'd love to hear initial reactions from other Theme Park Insider readers after the live stream and before World of Color opens to the public on Friday.
Update: Here is our review and coverage of the World of Color premiere.
Readers' Opinions
From Anthony Murphy on June 9, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Here are some things I saw/heard while I was down there:
I was able to see the fire and projection effects and towards the end of the trip, my parents said a new channel was added to the TV to play Wonderful World of Color so that people who are staying in Paradise Pier can watch and listen as well. They have one for Disneyland as well. I think Disney World, especially EPCOT should consider this!
Also, this is a fastpass event meaning you must pick up a fastpass for you and the rest of your party to see the two showings a night. It is standing room only, but it looks to get fantastic views. I am guessing they are thinking this will be a GIANT hit!
From Nick Markham on June 9, 2010 at 11:18 AM
I AM SO EXCITED! Never has this been done before, and I sure hope this is the first of many times a theme park will debut their new attractions live online! I will be staying up however late I need to for sure!
From 22.214.171.124 on June 9, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Just as in insight I am a WOC CM. This show is NOTHING! like Fantasmic. We have NO actors and there is really NO true story. So when you see the show DO NOT compare the two because the ONLY thing that they have in common is that they sit on a bed of water. WOC uses water lights fire and fog and that is it. Just be sure to watch the AMAZING effects that Mickey's fun wheel does during the show. It is something that was redone for WOC. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!!!
From Joshua Counsil on June 9, 2010 at 12:12 PM
What an intriguing picture. I don't know how Disney could top Illuminations or Fantasmic. Guess we'll have to see.
From Thomas Furlong on June 9, 2010 at 6:45 PM
I don't think the streaming video will do its justice. This is going to be one of those shows that you HAVE to see in person to really take in its beauty.
From Brett Munyon on June 9, 2010 at 8:38 PM
I'll be at the resort starting june 12th and hopefully i'll be able to see world of color the following night. It should be incredible.
From Manny Barron on June 9, 2010 at 9:08 PM
I avoid watching any preview videos or much less the full show of a brand new attraction on the internet in order to fully get a fresh experience whenever i do get to see it live and in person. Just a personal preference but it is kinda cool that they are gonna do this. I can't wait to experience this for myself.
From 126.96.36.199 on June 10, 2010 at 11:57 AM
I was privileged to see a preview of the entire World of Color show Tuesday night as a special viewing for radio show guests. It is amazing! The colors, projections, music, and sheer magnitude of the show will blow you away. It one-ups Fantasmic in almost every category. The show highlights Wall-E, Cars, the Little Mermaid, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and a lot of older Disney classics.
The closer you stand near the lagoon, the more likely you'll get wet, as the water streams up to 200 ft. high, and disperses rapidly.
Disney has outdone itself with this show - any fan of Disney should make plans to see it as soon as you can!
From Sylvain Comeau on June 11, 2010 at 12:57 AM
You don't pick up a fast pass to see this show, but it is a pass of some kind. I think it's first come first served when you enter the park.
From 126.96.36.199 on June 14, 2010 at 2:18 PM
I have seen the show twice. Once on opening night (not from a fast pass area) and once Sunday night from the Blue fast pass area. The show is great but I have yet to be able to see the screens completly. Since it is standing room only if you are not in the front row of one of the tiers it is really hard to see all of the screens due to people standing. This is mainly an issue since the lake is set so far down. Something you don't encounter during a Fantasmic show. All in all the show is good but they are going to need to figure out the viewing chaos a little better because if you don't get in line an hour before the park opens you will be out of luck on a good viewing area.
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To what extent can an idea be unique?
Are all ideas just the combination of known principles or trial and error? Examples and peronal experiences are good as well as just opinions. This question could be expanded to any thought at all, not just ideas. If there is a thought that is almost entirely unique, there can't be any previous oppposite idea. What I mean is if an idea is the exact opposite of another it isn't really original. It just stated the opposite. If an entirely original idea can be made, how will it be formed?
I have some opinions currently, but I'm sure they'll change after your comments. Please ask me to expand or clarify if needed.
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An Idea could not be Unique in any manner, Here in this world we are not alone. We are a part of big population and we contribute very less than we expect.
I am not a pessimist but I would like to say that We all are communicative and very much related to others.
How an idea of our could be Unique ?
For Example - If I am a kid who is too new to this world, I can propose that we should have wings - but as we can see that one person has not just thought about it but he gave us modern Airplanes.
Here I can ask
Q. To whom you will give credit of Idea about Airplanes
1). Leonardo Da Vinci
2). Wright brothers
So in my opinion, I'll never consider an Idea totally Unique because It always has roots in other ones.
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The "Edgy Women" series concludes with a presentation by guest lecturer Dale Hoak.
Randolph-Macon College will host guest lecturer Dale Hoak for the latest installment
of its "Edgy Women" series on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Hoak will present "Anne
Boleyn: Queen of Hearts" at 7:00 p.m. in the Topping Room (212) in Old Chapel.
This event is free and open to the public.
Henry VIII changed the religion of a nation in order to marry Anne Boleyn, the most
fascinating and controversial of his six wives. Hoak will explain why the story
of Anne Boleyn's rise and fall continues to captivate us more than five centuries
after her tragic execution.
Hoak is professor emeritus of history at William and Mary. He has been a guest lecturer
at the Smithsonian Institute on Henry VIII and his six wives.
This lecture is sponsored by R-MC's First-Year Experience
program, the Honors Program, and the departments
of history,
art history, sociology,
women's studies and political science.
In addition, it is sponsored by the Committee on Assemblies and Special Events (CASE).
For more information, contact Professor Anne Throckmorton at (804) 752-7269 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Dexter Fowler, Colorado Rockies
His days as a hyped prospect are long gone. Naturally, this means most of the fantasy community has moved on. Bad idea, especially when ignoring someone with his home park.
Fowler, who'll turn 26 in March, revamped the posture of his batting stance during a stint at Triple-A Colorado Springs following a demotion last season. The switch-hitter also added a leg kick and adjusted his hand positioning on the bat when he returned to the Rox last summer.
These renovations have built a much stronger house - one that is gradually improving its left-handed swing and threatening to tap into more of his concealed power. He hit .288/.381/.498 in his final 271 at-bats last year while registering 10 steals in 13 attempts.
Fowler has added about seven pounds of muscle, shed 4 percent body fat and worked on his initial break when attempting steals. Though his knees bothered him in September, they're apparently a non-issue. He was planning on training with Matt Kemp, last year's NL MVP runner-up, before camp opens.
This isn't merely a "Best Shape of My Life" story; it's gasoline thrown on the kindling the five-category talent laid down in the second half of 2011. This pyre could produce one of the best fantasy outfielder values, especially if he can stay atop this order and leave the yard 10-plus times to go with his 30-steal, .280-plus BA ceiling. -TH
Another disappointing example of uniform stigma: "I won't draft any Astros this season!" Let everyone else say that. For the right price, every reasonable player warrants attention. After Houston traded Hunter Pence last July, Martinez had a brilliant August (.295-5-28) before fading in September. And he's Houston's most talented hitter not named Carlos Lee - perhaps not saying much, but it shouldn't be ignored.
There's uncertainty in Houston's corner outfield spots, but that'll only make that flawed yet promising 24-year-old even cheaper. First, the bad: He'll strike out more than 20 percent of the time, struggle to top the 80 percent mark on contact rate and need to solve right-handed hurlers.
When he connects, however, he scorches rawhide. Eye-popping line-drive rates during his farm time and in his initial MLB tour support his consistently high in-play averages. Old-time scouts smile at how the ball sounds coming off his bat. This favorable conjunction of skills might produce more hits falling or more of them turning into longer liners that could leave the yard; the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder has the frame to develop more in the latter.
Minute Maid Park aids right-handed power. Though this lineup serves as a trial for youngsters, Martinez will reside in the middle of it, which you won't find out of most comparable late-round mixed outfielders. -THUndervalued
Not exactly what BoSox brass had in mind: Their prized acquisition swung at everything thrown in Boston, Brookline and other outlying suburbs of home plate, even though he failed to catch up to fastballs most of the time. As a result, his batting average and walk and strikeout rates were the worst in his career.
Crawford's vulnerability versus southpaws was exploited tenfold; outside offerings paralyzed him - seemed like the local media did, as well. A 24-game stretch on the DL halted momentum he was gaining in May and June. His 2012 lineup spot remains undetermined.
As if the putrid 2011 wasn't scary enough, Crawford might miss the first few weeks of the season, at minimum, while recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his left (top) wrist. Where's the silver lining? Frankly, it's that the wrist injury isn't expected to be a long-term issue. And don't forget Crawford's expected draft price and the abilities that hide beneath a deer-in-the-headlights season.
If he stops pressing, he should have a clearer head for strike-zone judgment. Swing tinkering in April and trying to regain his craft in the eight-hole seemed to help, but his aforementioned June sideline trip forced him to reset a month later.
His contact rate wasn't far off from his recent frequencies; he's in position to make stronger results of it. Since 2007, Crawford hadn't struck out at a rate higher than 15.7 percent before last season's 19.3 - plenty of room for a rebound. When he put the ball in play, he hit at least .316 to all fields. He's built for that production.
Crawford's opportunities and attempts at taking second base dropped, but a season that's straightened out should kick-start the old Crawford between the bags. He'll be 30 years old for most of the season and has plenty of speed seasons left.
If Crawford slips (like he did in this site's Baseball Analysis Draft), wouldn't you be apt to tuck him away? He's eligible for a disabled list spot and could be obtained four or five stanzas later than when he used to go in many rooms.
Crawford returning to a mix of his 2009 and 2010 stat lines - not his best work, but more in line with his talent - would easily surpass what it'll cost to roster him. -TH
Hart returned from a left oblique strain in late April. He slumped until late May, when a three-homer game coincided with his wake-up call. Another 23 homers followed on the season. The 18 he hit over the final three months show what happens when he's right.
His contact rate, which finished at a Chris Davis-esque 72.1 percent, per Fangraphs, should rebound in a full, healthy campaign. He might be called upon to play some first base against left-handed pitching; that's one way to recharge his batteries while keeping him upright.
In Rickie Weeks and new arrival Aramis Ramirez, he'll maintain competent support even without Prince Fielder (Detroit Tigers) and Ryan Braun (looming decision on 50-game PED suspension). Hart's RBI total dipped because he mostly hit leadoff for the final two-plus months. His excellent production there might prompt Milwaukee to keep him there, but he could also hit in the heart of the order to pick up some of the base-clearing slack left by Fielder.
Even though he'll likely start the season on the DL after arthroscopic knee surgery, the damage doesn't appear to be as severe as possibly thought. He could be available at a discount because of the injury. Throw in another year of 10ish stolen bases - Ron Roenicke proved last year he's giving his players the green light - and Hart could finish as a top-10 mixed outfielder. A few breaks could bump him up to a .300 batting average. Settling for his tangible potential to repeat 2010 (.283-31-102) will do, though. -TH
Those who bought him strongly after his 2010 rebirth were bitten by the volatility bug. The enigma doesn't take many walks, so he already was at a disadvantage even before his flawed plate campaign.
He chased more off-the-black pitches and paid for it with the highest infield fly-ball percentage of his career. His stick results were further hampered by the resurfacing of chronic soreness in his left big toe. The limited stride and drive by his front foot probably made him pull the ball more; his homer landing spots haven't been as concentrated as they were in 2011.
Sure, if it's chronic, there's a chance it could continue bugging him, but with power back in his feet, he'll be more comfortable and potent in spraying - or, at least going back up the box. This isn't to say he'll hit .300, but since he kept his 2011 contact rate near his career wheelhouse, stronger connections say he'll make his way there.
He seemed to square the sweet spot better after changing the hand positioning in his swing late last season; a five-homer September (.307/.341/.533) reminded us of what can happen when all is right and say he can rectify his issues versus right-handed hurlers. The 31-year-old will add at least 10 swipes to the equation, as well, while hitting in the middle of an order that could rebound in a big way.
New rule: Always buy Rios following a down year. Drafters seem to forget about him so easily when he's in the dumps but fall over themselves trying to get him after he puts it all together. Plucking him from fantasy clearance racks can easily reward you with a 20-20 season ... or, though less likely, 30-30. -TH
Jose Tabata, Pittsburgh Pirates
A lost 2011 saw Tabata fracture the fourth metacarpal in his left hand late in the year a few weeks after coming back from a month-plus absence due to a strained left quadriceps. Luckily, this is a 23-year-old, not a baseball geriatric; he has been hitting this offseason and doesn't appear to have any restrictions heading into 2012.
Concerns over his wrist affecting his hitting are marginalized by his initial value as deep mixed outfielder filler. The leadoff hitter swiped 16 bases in 334 at-bats last year, his second campaign, and showed significant improvement in his walk rate. Being RBI fodder for Andrew McCutchen isn't a bad gig.
You're not looking for power here, but his mix of speed, grounder propensity and batting eye make him a quite useful value outfielder for batting average and stolen bases. -TH
"I'm never drafting him again. He's burned me too many times." That logic limits your opportunistic horizons. No question Bay is flawed: His contact rate won't jump above 80 percent anytime soon; his clip won't surpass .270, either, at that rate. The 33-year-old's best campaign in recent years came with the help of Fenway Park, which boosts right-handed hitters' batting averages.
This isn't to say he'll experience a similar breakthrough in 2012, but Citi Field's decision to move in and lower its fences - especially the left-field barrier that was also cursing David Wright - should improve the club's opportunities to produce runs. Bay, a known pull hitter, gives this a thumb's up.
An intercostal strain right out of the gate limited his early-season contributions. A slump jeopardized his playing time, but he picked things up in June only to ride the roller coaster back down. After enduring several dings, he hit three homers in a six-game September stretch before a sore shoulder and an illness rendered him useless for the final few weeks.
Injuries will be a problem but not enough of one at the clearance-rack tag Bay will brandish. How farfetched would it be for his output to resemble lines from his Pittsburgh Pirates days on the similar park-enhancing premise of what gave him an elite year in Beantown?
His blue and orange threads are drafter repellent. Deep mixed outfielder fillers could do worse than capping their group with a middle-of-the-order bat who'll approach double-digit steals (frequency, not ability) and move closer to 20 homers as long as he's upright. -TH
Let's see: From about mid-April through the All-Star break, Young dealt with, first, a pretty bad oblique strain and, second, an ankle sprain, each of which landed him on the disabled list and clearly affected him at the dish. Those things would go a long way toward explaining why he hit .268 with 12 ding dongs and 64 RBIs a year after the roto crowd overvalued his 112-RBI campaign with the Minnesota Twins.
In what seemed like a desperate attempt to add some punch for the stretch run, the Tigers swapped for Young in a waivers deal. After his arrival in Motown, Young - who at the time was just starting to feel like he was 100 percent - hit .274 with eight homers and 32 RBIs in 40 games.
In 2012, the 26-year-old is expected to bat fifth in one of the premier American League lineups. He moves to a club that plays its home games in a ballpark that's notably friendlier to right-handed batters. Most importantly, he's healthy. If he stays that way, he's going to make some pretty smart roto players a tidy profit. -NM
Jason Kubel, Arizona Diamondbacks
Kubel's injury history surfaced again last year with a sprained left foot that hobbled him for a chunk of the year. That shouldn't hide the effort he made to increase his contact, which revealed itself in his 82.3 contact rate and 21.3 percent liner rate. Keeping up this approach will keep his BABIP somewhere around or marginally above .300; that .273 average might even improve, because of his focus on hard connections.
This approach limited his power upside while his home contests took place in Target Field. In the friendlier Chase Field, the soon-to-be 30-year-old could leave the yard more often even by accident. Gerardo Parra will likely steal some at-bats, but left field is Kubel's domain if he's healthy and staying afloat at the dish. A consolidation of his former 20-homer output and his new clip-based style is within reach, and a likely spot in the middle of the order should boost his run production potential from his days in Minnesota.
His components haven't jelled just yet, but they're close, and it won't be expensive to take the chance that they will. -TH
Vernon Wells, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Let's be honest: Nobody likes Wells. Nobody. When people draft him, you hear them deflate. I guess I'll take him. Yeah, the guy who batted only .218 last year. Yep, the same one who hit a mere 15 jacks to go along with a .260 BA in 2009. You got it - the same one who hit .245 with 16 dingers in 2007. Yesss, the fella this whole crowd overvalued in each of those years.
It's kind of nuts, when you think about it. Because Wells, 33, batted .303 with 32 round-trippers in 2006. He dropped a .300 BA with 20 bombs in limited PT in 2008. And two years ago, he hit .273 and touched 'em all 31 times. In fact, even last season, he deposited 25 baseballs beyond outfield walls, putting him on a pace that was nearly as good as that of his 2010 campaign for home runs.
He's terribly overpaid, but that doesn't mean he's a terrible player. And in yet another season in which you don't have to overpay for him, either, what do you have to lose? Wells' BA foundation has certainly declined, but nothing about it says that his average on balls in play should've ended up at .214. Any reasonable amount of correction there, and a man who'll hit near Albert Pujols is due for a pretty nice rebound. -NM
Byrd, in 182 plate appearances through the May 21 contest in which a pitch dotted his eye: .308/.346/.419. Byrd, in 300 plate appearances after Alfredo Aceves fired that errant breaking ball at his head: .255/.311/.380. The center fielder hit pretty well for about a month after the five-week layoff, but it was clear that he just wasn't right to close the campaign.
Looks like a pretty easy incident to come back from, eh? Byrd's production prior to the destruction of his face was on par with his line from the season before, when he was a fine player with whom an owner in a deep mixed league was willing to fill out his outfield. He brought that same decent BA foundation, with his hard line-drive stroke and 12- to 15-home run power.
Byrd, 34, enters a contract year with that ability and now, perhaps, more. This past offseason, he changed a lot of things about his lifestyle, all for the better. The right-handed hitter says that his personalized diet has upped his energy level, and his training in the martial arts discipline Muay Thai has improved the quickness of his hands and the involvement of his lower body in his swing.
Buy what you want from that story. The bottom line: Rotisserie managers will ignore Byrd this spring, and that makes him a likely profit earner. In NL leagues, where outfield depth is lacking, he's a nice undervalued target, and in very deep mixed setups, he'll be worthy of a final-round flier, at least. -NM
Right after the All-Star break, in 2010, DeJesus - while still a member of the Kansas City Royals - suffered a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. He finished that season with a .318 BA, five home runs and three stolen bases in 394 plate appearances. An injury like that takes months to heal completely.
That offseason, the Oakland Athletics dealt for the left-handed hitter and slotted him in right field. He ended up playing in 131 games (collecting 506 plate appearances) and registering an anemic .240 average, 10 ding dongs and four thefts. In late July of that season, he experienced soreness in the same thumb he'd injured the year before and sat for nearly a week.
He'd shown signs of old self at times here and there beforehand, but from that point forward, DeJesus was healthy and played without pain. He hit .276 with five ding dongs, 22 runs scored and a steal in just 148 plate appearances. He registered a .356 OBP and a .465 slugging percentage during that stretch, too.
This past winter, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer took advantage of a market that was bearish for DeJesus, whom the duo has viewed as a valuable player because of his defense and ability to get on base. The move to Wrigley Field should increase optimism about the 32-year-old's chances to contribute. Fortunately for NL-only fantasy leaguers, the price tag should be sweet. Those in deep mixed leagues are likely to find a use for him as a FAAB pickup, too. -NM
Many expected the left-field gig to be Chris Heisey's to lose. Reports say Ludwick and Heisey will platoon; both are righty hitters and perform better versus the same handedness. Ludwick was a much more consistent hitter versus southpaws last year but has a career advantage when facing righties.
This could be a matchup situation for the early part of the season, but Ludwick has more immediate upside than Heisey, who still needs to cut down those K's in order to be a full-time player. Ludwick has more experience in an everyday lineup.
Though his big breakout year included an inflated batting average on balls in play, he has been suffocated in recent seasons by his home parks in San Diego and Pittsburgh. St. Louis didn't offer friendly confines, either, but his stock has taken an unjust hit in the last few seasons.
When you're scraping the bottom of the deep mixed outfield barrel, Ludwick's upside - 20 homers or so being the headliner, with the possibility for more thanks to Great American Ball Park - shouldn't be ignored. Even if you have to tuck him away, there'll be plenty of times during the year when he'll come in handy.
He could be a steal in NL-only, too, especially if your competitors overrate Heisey's abilities. Recent Reds prospects, sans their dynamic duo of Joey Votto and Jay Bruce, have been highly overrated. -TH
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General Public were a band formed by The Beat vocalists, Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, and which included former members of Dexys Midnight Runners, The Specials and The Clash. They are best remembered for their North American Top 40 hits "Tenderness" (1984) and "I'll Take You There" (1994).
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