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Buster Posey and Joaquin Arias collected three hits a piece, as the Giants defeated the Cubs 9-3 in Cactus League action this afternoon at Dwight Pattrerson Field at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, AZ.
Travis Wood got the start for the Cubs and labored through four innings of work (93 pitches - only 50 strikes), surrendering four runs on seven hits (three doubles and four singles) and four walks (including Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong twice, the second one a lead-off four-pitch walk) plus two WP. Wood had two especially long innings (a 26-pitch 3rd and a 28-pitch 4th) that probably precluded him from going out for a 5th inning.
"Supersub" utility man Brent Lillibridge had an absolutely awful day at shortstop, a performance that will call into question whether he can or should ever play the position (which is his "natural" position, BTW) in an MLB regular season game. He commited a fielding error in the top of the 1st that allowed a batter to reach base (and as a result T. Wood had to pitch out of a bases-loaded jam), and made three bad throws later in the game (one a terrible relay throw on what should have been a 4-6-3 DP, another a one-hopper that first-baseman Steve Clevenger was able to snag and then tag the batter-runner for an out, and a 3rd that should have been the start of a 6-4-3 DP but ended up in RF, eventualy allowing two unearned runs to score).
Cory Wade (battling for the last slot in the bullpen) had a poor outing, throwing two innings and allowing four runs (but only two ER thanks to the Lillibridge throwing error) on four hits (including two doubles) and a walk. Wade threw several low-pitch innings in previous appearances and looked to be efficient if not over-powering, but he did that by pitching-to-contact and probably having some luck with BABIP. But today his stuff was exposed as below average and VERY hittable, and so I doubt that he will be seeing Wrigley Field anytime soon.
Shawn Camp and Hector Rondon were very good, however, Camp striking out the side in a 1-2-3 8th, and Rondon throwing a scoreless 9th with one strikeout.
The Cubs offense mostly struggled against Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong, eventually scoring three runs, one on an RBI double by David DeJesus that SF CF Angel Pagan lost in the sun, and the other a two-out two-run HR into the bullpen beyond the RF fence by Dioner Navarro in the bottom of the 6th (Vogelsong's last inning), Navarro's 4th Cactus League HR of 2013.
The defense wasnt the best,
The defense wasnt the best, but Cory Wade did not do himself any favors in making the pitching staff.
AZP--What's the deal with
AZP--What's the deal with Panigua? This guy is presumably one of the Cubs' top 2-3 starting pitcher prospects, signed with much fanfare last year. Now he's gone all Waldo on us? Or have you sighted the guy in Mesa?
I get dark visions of
I get dark visions of Lillibridge as the New Jose Macias....
Don't you dare slander the
Don't you dare slander the non-great Macias. He's my favorite shitty ex-cub (closely beating out Choi, Fox and Dubois)
Choi actually had some talent
Choi actually had some talent until he got "outed". My fave shitty ex-Cub from the 2000's - on has to be Randall Simon. Wade Miller is up there too simply b/c he had the balls and the good sense to get Jim Hendry to sign him
None of those guys saved a
None of those guys saved a season like Neifi.
(golf clap)
(golf clap)
That's true...but I was only
That's true...but I was only thinking of baseball players.
I like to fondly recall the
I like to fondly recall the time in spring training 2005 that Glendon Rusch got his entire $2 million salary paid to him in twenties and then stuffed it all into his uniform before taking the mound.
Isn't that about the same
Isn't that about the same time Hendry slimmed down? Coincidence?
With a 12 year career, and a
With a 12 year career, and a .7 WAR, Neifi wouldn't make my "shittiest Cub List". Typically mediocre and overused during the Dusty regime for sure, though.
920 PA .276/.297/.384 - .681 OPS - N.Perez
1244 PA .263/.305/.349 - .654 OPS - D.Barney
lulz. sigh.
It is worth noting that Neifi
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those are solely cubs numbers
those are solely cubs numbers.
neifi needed injuries to get more ABs after his 1-season sink/swim...barney is getting ready to go into year 3 of being handed the job as a starter.
i hope they're done with him as soon as it's time to start actually paying him for his glove game...unless he's fine working injury replacement/rest replacement/late inning bench.
Of course Neifi was 31-32
Of course Neifi was 31-32 with the Cubs:
Barney was 25-26 making:
2011- $500,000
2012- $562,000
yeah, that's why i hope the
yeah, that's why i hope the cubs are done with him when it's time to start paying him real money unless he's happy working part time off the bench.
d.barney is about to go into year 3 as the undisputed starter.
True. Barney as the cheap
True. Barney as the cheap starter during rebuilding is all well and good.
I'm hoping he gets some competition from Logan Watkins next year.
I felt the same about Terry O
I felt the same about Terry O.
...about Terry O.
...about Terry O.
Which insulted your senses
Which insulted your senses more Neifi the lead off hitter or Neifi the # 5 hitter?
neifi's 115-ish leadoff PAs..
neifi's 115-ish leadoff PAs...the blight on the cubs that will never die.
he didn't deserve to be there, of course.
119 batting 1st...2 batting 5th...looked it up. he hit 7th and 2nd a lot more.
Wasn't his fault that Dusty
Wasn't his fault that Dusty was his manager. Sori is not to be faulted for Hendry giving him an 8-year contract with an NTC.
He had a few good years with
He had a few good years with the team. But the knee injury robbed him of several very productive years he may have had with the team.
everything is dusty's fault
everything is dusty's fault last i checked...and he's the only guy that would actually let d.barney be a starter for 3 years...i mean, let n.perez be a starter for 1 year.
Darwin Barney is a better
Darwin Barney is a better hitter and defender than Neifi and is playing on a team that isn't trying to compete.
calling d.barney a better
calling d.barney a better hitter is like saying having AIDS is better than having Super AIDS. hell, one could argue that d.barney is a worse hitter. neifi had .13 better BA, .08 worse OB%, and .27 better slugging...still, it's low level pathetic either way, either player, no matter who has the edge.
You can't argue he's a worse
You can't argue he's a worse hitter and again the key here is non-competing team. Cheap player who plays very good defense and not blocking anyone that I know of. Unlike Neifi where we were actually trying to compete with that black hole at SS. This team is spending money on the players it really wants and I can guarantee if they see someone better at 2b when the time is right they will get them.
There is really no comparison.
yeah, you can argue he's a
yeah, you can argue he's a worse hitter...there's no slam-dunk...there's even an argument you can point to with numbers that he's a worse hitter.
still, this an argument about 2 of the worst full time players the cubs have had...1 got 1 full season...the other is getting a shot at a 3rd full season. ronny cedeno got a full year, too, worse than neifi or d.barney...at least he only got 1 season, though.
Which insulted your senses
Which insulted your senses more Neifi the lead off hitter or Neifi the # 5 hitter?
I love this question.
Some of this history is a bit blurry to me these days but as I recall...When DLee broke his wrist (April 2006) it was Neifi who replaced him. Todd Walker was shifted to first and Neifi played 2nd. I don't recall Neifi being put into DLee's spot in the lineup, so he probably batted in the 1-2 slot. Did Neifi really bat 5th? As I recall, they went with Todd Walker over Grudz (after 2004 season) because Walker hit lefty...foreshadowing the Hendry's Milton Bradley choice when he and Lou decided the Cubs needed to get more left handed.
With Lee out, the Cubs could move Todd Walker over from second base or use veteran utility player John Mabry, manager Dusty Baker said after Wednesday's game.
neifi had 7 PA batting 5th in
neifi had 7 PA batting 5th in 06...2 PA in 05. he mostly hit 2nd or 8th in 06...2nd or 7th in 05...
dusty had/has a thing for "contact hits 2nd"...no matter the ob%, if you don't K a lot and make contact, that's how he loves to use the #2 slot. it was nice to see dusty use t.walker in the 2 slot vs righties when he was a cub...it's the type of guy you give a manager like dusty if you're a GM that wants your "contact hits 2nd" manager to plug into the #2 slot a guy who has ob% along with his contact.
Neifi batting 5th more then
Neifi batting 5th more then once was enough. I just remember him batting 5th or 6th and bunting for last out with tying run on third in 9th.
Neifi started out with some
Neifi started out with some good ideas and good intentions.
He just took them a little too far....
needs more adderall and
needs more adderall and methamphetamines.
he kept the trains on time
he kept the trains on time
Ha ha. I saw what you did
Ha ha. I saw what you did there.
Since (golf clap) has already
Since (golf clap) has already been used on this thread, I'll just say thanks for that comment.
OPS+ by year
OPS+ by year
2003 - 141 (67PA - ignore)
2004 - 79
2005 - 53 (before trade to Detroit)
2010 - 54 (85 PA - ignore)
2011 - 83
2012 - 79
OPS+ is even hated by a lot
OPS+ is even hated by a lot of stat geeks =p
it's a "park adjusted" faith stat along with a comparative season aggregate stat.
most people hate ERA+ more, though.
Isn't it normalized by league
Isn't it normalized by league average? It seems traditional measures wouldn't account for the currently depressed run environment.
Muskat with some quotes from
Muskat with some quotes from Scott Baker after his recent MRI and MD visit with Dr. Gryzlo. Not much news but, whatever.
...and the Halos received a
...and the Halos received a couple of token minor leaguers in outfielder Exicardo Cayones and lefty reliever Kramer Sneed.
This is interesting only in that Soriano might bring. Wells to the Yankees with NY picking up $13M/2 for 2 useless prospects and salary relief for the Angels that gets them under the salary cap.
useless is practically an
useless is practically an over-statement. e.cayones is interesting, but he has an alarming lack of power with no above-average speed to match. k.sneed's numbers makes him look like he's close to being out of organized ball given his age, performance, and level.
if the best the cubs can hope to get out of shifting soriano is saving $10-$15 and picking up little of talent in exchange...well, they still have to replace what soriano can do even if he's overpaid to do it.
Totally different beast. The
Totally different beast. The Yanks wanted a name on the cheap without giving up prospects. Epstein wants prospects as a key portion of the deal. Hence, why the deal never happened with Soriano.
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When we played the Reds with Chapman, I always thought of it as an eight-inning game. So now other teams have eight innings to try to get a lead against the Cubs. Should be a challenge, assuming three or four Cubs ever start hitting again.
I don't really try to get to know and like these players personally. I'm rooting for laundry, for the most part. Exceptions might be when a player makes trouble in the clubhouse or in the dugout. (Zambrano and Bradley come to mind. Also Papelbon.) But I don't think Chapman is one of those jerks.
Unfortunately, a pretty good summary. It looks like next year Heyward will be getting yet another batting stance adjustment.
The recent good news has been Baez. I'm afraid about the next league adjustment on him, though, which is probably right around the corner.
Bryant I don't worry about too much. Just not seeing the ball well right now. He'll turn it around. Russell's been good with men in scoring position all year and he's 22ish. He'll be fine but next year is likely to be his breakout year.
If Travis' back-to-back-to-back walks cost Hendricks the ERA title, that would really suck.
Edit: "A lifeless loss to a lousy Sox team."
This place is a real downer after a loss to the Sox.
I expect they will go 5-9 games above .500 the rest of the year. 96-98 wins will win the Division.
They should have one more 2-3 week hot streak in them.
However, several players are just "average" for the last month: Zobrist, Ross, Russell, Ceasar. Montero is terrible, plus he cannot throw anyone out. -WAR. Heyward is abysmal at the plate, but a plus in the OF. Still with RISP he has been terrible. KB has not been driving in runs as of late. But Apparently the team is still above average with RISP according to S Sahadev.
I came to that realization tonight. I kept expecting them to play better, but now I realize they aren't going to. They are a .500 team now.
- They have one reliable starting pitcher. Jake's magic is gone, and it doesn't look like it's coming back. Lester has been lousy recently. Lackey's ERA goes up every time he pitches.
- Heyward has been dead weight all year. I can't remember a single series where he was a significant offensive contributor. Not one. Great defense, but but if he were hitting .270 with 10 HR and played average defense, the Cubs would be better off.
new rule...no one's allowed to throw k.bryant a changeup
Team is .500 since early May and is playing like a .500 team. Lack of offense seems to be putting a lot of pressure on the pitchers...and they aren't handling it terribly well.
.500 the rest of the way still may win the division though.
...i hate espn.
nothing like settling into a cubs game to get a few minutes cutaway for an ortiz AB in the 6th inning of the det/bos game.
oh, at least they're doing split screen now...i guess.
I'm liking this rookie Nathan.
Richard DFA'd. Meh...
Throwbacks with fashionable cutouts would be a nice touch.
The next 2 games are nationally televised. I think we dominate tonight, hitting 3 HRs off Shields. Great night for KB to end HR drought facing HR prone pitcher in one of the most hitter friendly parks in the league.
If the ball didn't deflect off the pitcher's mound, the game wouldn't have ended. Montgomery did miss his location though, but if that same contact was made and went in any of direction, good chance of ground out if it doesn't get through.
If it was 1 night later, Chapman would be out there and we probably would be going to extras.
Also, If KB wasn't robbed of a HR, perhaps we would have won. We will never know. Nice play by Melky though.
The comparison isn't Chapman replacing Rondon. It's Chapman replacing Richard (hopefully) in the pen. Chapman's better.


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George Soros Starts Making Bold Investments in Gold
George Soros has been able to maintain his billions through wise investment. He understands how the world markets evolve over time, and he is watching the markets in America shift in the middle of an election. He has given money to help election causes for progressives, but CNBC reports that George Soros also knows that he needs to make sure that he protects his money. He is moving money out of America, and he is going into bold investments in gold.
Gold and gold stocks are very important and stable investments that anyone can try, and George Soros is using these investments to help stabilize money that he just pulled out of America. His money is tied up in a lot of different places, but he is not willing to sit there and watch as his money starts to lose its value. The value of all his investments will rise again when he gets into gold, and he is even working with gold producers on new investments.
Someone who wants to have a chance to invest well should make sure that they are doing the things that George Soros is doing. He has the best idea of how to save money and make money, and he knows that he can do a lot better today if he goes into gold. The CNBC report shows that he is moving fast to put his money into gold, and he could even become one of the biggest players in the world gold market because of his investments that are going into production. The production of gold is something that a lot of people need to take very seriously, and it is even more important for people to make sure that they are investing in stable items like gold as soon as possible.
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There are many people who will make more money when they follow the example and go into gold. George Soros made a lot of money on currency, and now he will use the same approach with the gold investments he has turned to.
George Soros is also one of the beacons of reason in the investment world. He is telling people who are listening that he wants to be more careful with his money, and he is advising other people to watch politics to see how the economy responds. He knows that the American elections will change things, and he does not want to be caught short when the election ends. He will be better prepared, and he will have a chance to move onto better investments when the economy levels off. Everyone who checks out the report on George Soros will learn that moving into gold is a wise decision.
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NutriMost: For Weight Loss that Stays Lost
Losing weight is an activity millions of Americans engage in constantly. However according to NYC Fatloss, long term success, meaning weight loss that stays lost, is elusive.That's where NutriMost is an alternative to traditional diet plans. NutriMost is organized around a healthy menu with reduced portion sizes. Many clients report losing five pounds per week on average.
Losing a substantial amount of fat and keeping it off will make you look better and feel better about your appearance. The real advantage of NutriMost isn't your looks, though. It's your health. People who follow the Nutrimost system often experience lower blood pressure. Their cholesterol level tends to go down. Many find that they no longer need to take the medications commonly prescribed for these health problems. Some have even reported improvement in their sleep patterns or symptoms of diabetes.
Each person has a different body and metabolism. This is the key to understanding how NutriMost works when other systems don't The professionals at nutrimost.com take careful measurements of the client's body and physical characteristics. Using unique technology, the NutriMost system produces a customized diet plan designed for the individual. The logic of the NutriMost approach makes a lot of sense. Using these special methods, this system results in a plan that is accurately geared address to the needs of the client at one individual. It's no wonder the results are good, or that clients keep weight off once they have lost it.
Simple Tips To Rise Above In Your Business
Any business owner will tell you that it all starts as an entrepreneur. The type of person who isn't content to grind for others dreams to come to fruition. So when you do begin or you are a veteran in your business it's important to know how and when to act. This is especially true of negativity in the workplace.
So what to do if your reputation is being attacked online? How can you retaliate with professionalism and not contempt? Let's go over this really briefly for you.
Stay Humble
No matter how you are slandered or objectified in the business world, there is always a way to take the high road to success. No matter how you are baited into an argument or back and forth subjects, you can remain calm and take appropriate action. Never throw mud back. It will make you look small as an owner and reflect poorly on your business.
So a negative review or intentionally exaggerated article pops up about your company. What do you do? One way to counteract this is to have it cleaned up for you. How? Companies like searchcleanup.com can do a great job of taking this out of the picture and your hands remain clean.
Be Of Value
When the image of your business is attacked in some way, make sure that you respond by reminding and showing your customer base your value. If you're able financially, offer even more value for their time in some way.
Outside Support
Make sure that you have a contingency plan for these type of attacks. As stated previously, companies such as Search Cleanup can help greatly to clean up bad news online. Harmful PDFs, bad information and the like can be removed for you forever, saving face for you and your company.
The main thing here is to focus on why you started your company in the first place. Keep your eyes on the prize, so to speak. Keep these simple tips in mind and nothing will be able to keep you down.
George Soros Gives Record Breaking Contributions To Hillary
Hillary Clinton's super PAC group received $6 million from George Soros. This is a record breaking donation to any candidate in any election in history! On top of that, George Soros had already given over $2 million to other Hillary Clinton support groups. So, he has donated a total of $8 million to her campaign for President of the U.S. Clearly, Soros has returned to action in Presidential politics. He had lost a rumored $20 million to multiple Democratic candidates in the 2004 election season, trying unsuccessfully to stop the reelection of George W. Bush. Until now Soros had mostly stayed out of major support of elections to the Executive Branch of the U.S. federal government.
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In 2015 Soros gave $6 million to the super PAC: Priorities USA Action. Back in the 2012 election season, he gave a mere $1 million to this same liberal group, a move to help reelect President Obama. A move that he has privately admitted to being a mistake, as he feels he should have backed Hillary Clinton. So, George Soros has contributed $5 million more to Priorities USA Action for the 2016 election than he did for them in 2012. This beefed up this super PAC's coffers to $41 million by the end of 2015, of which they reported only spending $5 million, leaving $36 million available for the campaign at the beginning of 2016.
As the 2016 Presidential election season gets into full swing, the Democrats are pointing to Soros' contributions as a model for other wealthy liberals to follow suit with their own major donations. They are asking such political philanthropists to donate enough to build up a $1 billion fund to the sub-groups which have no giving limits. Much of the data for this article came from this Politico Story. You can also read more about George Soros here.
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Lip Kits and Lime Crime Offer Similar Lipstick
Kylie Jenner was born into the Kardashian family of fashion and fame. She is following her sisters by making a mark in the fashion industry with her Kylie Jenner Lip Kits. In November 2015, she introduced a bold and colorful lipstick line to her fans. All seven shades sell out quickly from her personal online site.
On March 23 of this year, she sported blonde locks and the latest Lip Kit shade number eight while attending a Justin Bieber concert in Los Angeles. Fans were first made aware of this color back on March 17, but this was its public debut. She named it Kourt K after her sister Kourtney Kardashian.
There are other cosmetic companies that have been making fun, bright lipstick lines longer than Kylie. One such company is Lime Crime cosmetics established in 2008 by Doe Deere. This company offers eye shadow, lipstick, lip gloss and hair color that are favorites of females of all ages. Their liquid to matte velvetine line of lipsticks are transfer and touch proof. The production process is animal-cruelty free, and Doe personally wears and approves every product released to the public.
Shade number seven of Lip Kits is a burgundy magenta color that almost perfectly resembles Lime Crime's Jinx product of the Velvetine lipstick line. Lip Kit number eight is a very deep red shade that also closely resembles Lime Crime's Saint sold in the True Love collection. Individual Lip Kits cost $29 whereas Doe's lipsticks are $20 each.
Kardashian fans range in age, but Kylie's fans are more from the younger generation who want to be just like their favorite celebrity. Doe Deere conveys the message to all ages from young to old that wearing expressive and vivid colors is a reflection of their inner self. Lime Crime provides multiple shades to suit any occasion. Other newbies in the fashion world are offering their version of what Lime Crime has been providing for years. Follow them on Facebook for updates, or the Lime Crime Twitter feed as well.
Innovation Drives Dog Food Sales
When it comes to bringing in business and making sales, it is important to come up with something innovative. One thing that is needed is to come up with something that not only has never been done before, but also makes things easier for people. With food, companies not only have to offer something that tastes good, but they also have to offer food that is healthy for the consumer. The same is true for dog food. There are many companies that are coming up with premium products that will provide a much better taste for dogs as well as better health.
One example of a premium dog food provider is Purinastore Beneful. Beneful is one of the pioneers of premium dog food. The products that they have created were based on the principal of letting the dog eat like its owner. For one thing, this encourages the dog to eat the food because the food bears a strong resemblance to the food that the owner eats. Also, the ingredients of the food are easier to see. Dogs are no longer limited to eating dry or otherwise unrecognizable food. They actually are offered food that looks and tastes good to them.
Beneful is available in many Wal Mart stores. Beneful comes in plenty of different varieties of dry and wet food. Among the places one could shop for this product is online (https://www.beneful.com/products/dry-dog-food/). Not only can the owner the most varieties of Beneful dog food, but they also have the option of making up their own variety for their dogs. Beneful also provides suggestions of the best type of dog food for the species or breed of the dog that the owner has. As a company, Beneful is one of the most innovative when it comes to dog food and overall pet products.


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Bill Kincaid is no stranger to racing. He's been a life-long fan of automobiles, and years of experience behind the wheel of formula cars has left him with both the skill and talent to navigate racetrack traffic with precision and speed. He's learned the ins-and-outs of open wheel racing… enough to put his privateer efforts into the realm of the competitive. Touring cars – especially vintage ones – on the other hand, are a bit foreign to Bill.
2015 marked the first year in some time that the sun joined us on the green for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, California. A morning that is typically draped in cloud cover was, for once, pierced by the citrus colors of the morning light. At the far end of the 18th fairway, the M-2 class gathered: Ferrari Competizione. One car in particular stood out above the rest – a 1964 250 LM Scaglietti Berlinetta race car.
On the Beach – Players Show Presents 'Played Out' 2015Mike Burroughs
For several years in a row now, we've taken a Saturday out of August to join our friends, Carl Taylor and Jay McToldridge of Players in the UK, as they host one of the best local shows of the year: Played Out. Our friends at Rotiform join in to play host of the show, which takes place in the small beachfront parking lot of Don the Beachcomber, one of Sunset Beach's best places for food and drinks.
Sportscar racing is fraught with rivalries: they stand as the ultimate motivation in a sport where bragging rights reign supreme. Ranging from the likes of Ayrton Senna vs. Alain Prost, and Jeff Gordon vs. Dale Earnhardt, or even Big Foot vs. Grave Digger, it's these iconic rivalries that bring new fans to the sport and fuel the flames of competition.
The Colors of the Silverstone Classic – from Peter AylwardMike Burroughs
From the 24th to the 26th of July, the Silverstone Circuit played host to one of the year's best events in vintage motorsports. It's known as the "the world's biggest classic motor racing festival," and for good reason: the Silverstone Classic was one of the world's first events to cater specifically to racing cars of decades passed. With 25 years under its belt, it has grown to earn and keep its title against an emerging field of events around the globe.


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Rated 4 out of 5 by Jules92 Gorgeous Place This is one gorgeous hotel- the location, building, grounds, views... All breathtaking. I couldn't imagine a better and more ideal location or place! Offering many different shops, dining options, activities and an endless staff, they made sure we were more than taken care of. My only downside was the average service from 90% of the staff. Knowing they do such a high volume of business, I felt they treated guests as average income and, aside from Ronzi the Bellman and Aaron the server at the restaurant Oceanside and their top-quality service, the rest of the staff was quite average. Needless to say though, I highly recommend staying here! January 14, 2016
Rated 3 out of 5 by miketomaui HORRIBLE RELISH BURGER BAR We've celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary with my 7 month old and 4yr old daughter and had a wonderful time at your pool facilities and pond with fishes. Overall good experience except my one complaint was eating at Relish Bar at one dinner seating. Our previous meals at Relish for breakfast were very pleasant. Just that one dinner we had to most rude & forgetful staff member. He disrespected my wife regarding the meal she ordered, demanding she ordered it a certain way when he wasn't even present during the order. (because he was a runner) Then we waited about 45 mins for our beverages while our food was already out and cold.The next day we brought the attention to the manager and he said he would take care of it, although nothing was done. Just wanted to let you know as a frequent Maui visitor and SPG gold member. January 13, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by WorldTraveler73 Wonderful Staff, Great Location on the Beach, Beautiful Public Spaces Hotel has a great spot on Ka'anapali beach, and the public spaces with live flamingos, white and black swans are beautiful. The interconnecting lagoon pools are large enough to accommodate the large numbers of people during peak season (although one of the pools was reserved for a private event one day, which made finding a lounge chair at the other pools more difficult). The pool slide looks deceptively small, but provides a massive adrenaline rush. The pool-side servers are friendly, but can be difficult to flag down during peak times. Rooms with balconies facing the beach are nice and the décor is what you would expect of a Westin resort. The staff is great, especially the concierges Sulinn and Shirley, who helped us plan our activities prior to arrival, got us reservations at hard-to-book restaurants and packed a complimentary snack bag for our Road to Hana trip. That was unexpected, but a very nice touch. I would definitely return to this hotel if I were in the area again. January 11, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by ajvdtv Great first time visit to Maui! I was really impressed with The Westin hotel we stayed at. Beautiful resort, very helpful concierges. Would highly recommend to others! January 4, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by lvhawaii Best Hotel in Ka'anapali beach The Westin Resort and Spa in Maui far surpassed our expectations! From start to finish, we had a wonderful time. Concierge representative Jefferson, was fabulous. He booked all of our excursions and dinner reservations well in advance of our stay, and they exceeded our expectations. The room was clean and the staff were very nice and replenished the amenities each day. The many pools are amazing! Anywhere you lay at the pool either has an ocean view or some waterfall or beautifully manicured garden view. Absolutely luxurious. The spa was very nice. The excursions are great because they just pick you up out front near the hotel. Being next to Whalers Village was a big plus with restaurant options and close proximity. Danny, with transportation was great. So nice of him to take us to one of our destinations and pick us up. Joe L. with Guest Relations was very helpful too. The coffee shop staff were so friendly and nice. We loved the free swag as well (cooler bag, chocolates) Many thanks to all the staff at this hotel. You made our experience one we will remember always. Hope to make it back again in the future. January 2, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by MichW vacation paradise You won't be disappointed staying at this fabulous resort! With a stunning tropical lobby paradise, 5 pools (incl an adults only pool), a beautiful beach for fun and gorgeous sunsets, a great location next to Whaler's Warf, oversize rooms with the always amazing Heavenly beds and fantastic showers. I made the mistake of staying at a 3* resort in N Kihei for the first few nights which was a total mistake. I'd stay at this resort again in a heart beat! January 2, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Texas512 Great Staff!! This is my third time staying at your property and it did not disappoint! The highlight of my trip was your kind employee Debbie, she was working in a little office in the front lobby and helped me find the particular restaurant I was supposed to be meeting my family. Thank you Westin & thank you Debbie! December 29, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by Timbo6293 Expected More Greatly looked forward to our stay at the Westin Maui on Xmas Day. We got in late, kids were tired, front desk worked efficiently and we got our room, a Deluxe Oceanview. As my daughter said as she looked out on the balcony...I guess we can see the ocean but I see a lot more parking lot. Partial oceanview would have been more accurate and hearing the elevator go up and down all night didn't help sleeping patterns. Based on the sticker price, I expected more. December 27, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by thezmanva Excellent getaway hotel Fantastic location, beautiful beach for swimming and snorkeling, excellent staff, tremendous pool and spa. Jevon at the front desk provided a great arrival experience, housekeeping was perfect and Melody in the spa provides an excellent facial. December 26, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hunter823 Great property Very disappointed to read some of the negative reviews here. I have been to this hotel several times over the years and with the new Ocean Tower refresh it is better than ever. The location is simply fantastic. Walking distance to Whalers Village and Kaanapali beach and a short trip to Front Street in Lahaina all with breathtaking views of Lanai and Molokai. Definitely recommend this property for all. December 21, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by Dadura Not impressed When I arrived I was handing the car keys to valet parking attendant. He asked me twice if I am sure because it cost $xx to use valet service. I don't know the what the deal is but the guy was tripping. I said I wanted the vallet service and kept asking. I am on vacation dude. Not impressed with valet service, the cost of food is not jusftified. I felt nickled and dimed on every corner. This hotel has anoying resort fe of around $30 per night, for the services most people dont even use. JUst add the fee to the hotel room charge, don't falsely advertise. We used SPG points for our stay, there are better hotels in Maui for the price. I wish I stayed somewhere else. Our room was on high floor, but after 2:00 am there was this horrific noise comming from the ceiling. I dunno If they were remodeling or what. Anyway I couldn't sleep. We were going to complain about it, but never got asked about how was our stay. We got checked out in a rush. December 9, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by ace2 Beautiful water park Beautiful grounds and location. December 8, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by jaai12 Fantastic! Bellmen were outstanding! They helped us get into the parking lot when we arrived, at night we couldn't find parking so they gave us free valet parking, and they were really friendly! I wish I got names. Front desk was fantastic! When we arrived Larisa helped us with our room, she let us pick king bed or 2 double beds. Also, upgraded our room to ocean view! However when we got to our room, we weren't happy about the door leading to the other room and the view. Larisa switched our room, still ocean view, a higher level and 2 double beds. It was beautiful! thank you guys for making just 1 stay awesome! Aloha! December 3, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by David175 Good front desk service Valerie in the spg front desk line went well beyond the call of duty to make us feel welcome. She set a very positive tone for the whole stay. November 28, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by MRey Loved our stay! Our room was overlooking the beach. The balcony was great to watch the ocean and the stars. The breakfast buffet was excellent, especially the omelet station. Charlotte at the front desk was extremely helpful and friendly. Our only complaint is that the bed was quite worn out, so it definitely wasn't heavenly any more. November 24, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5 by Jay11 This hotel is a rip off and big disappointment I stayed at this hotel for my 20th anniversary November 2015 using points and it was a complete disappointment. The hotel room was very old and run down. Birds constantly ate out of the food at the breakfast buffet. The staff didn't care. Pool area was old as well. I'm a platinum member and when I upgraded using points they never informed me via email what I was supposed to receive. I received a basic room that they claimed to be upgraded. Really!! They gave me a $3 bottle of champagne to celebrate but since I don't drink I gave it back to them. Thanks anyways. I spent over $900 on incidentals at the hotel and they gave me 188 points. There was nothing hospitable about this hotel. Do not trust them to celebrate at this hotel. Pay the money and go somewhere else. I'm a true Starwood fan but this hotel was a let down. November 22, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by BAB65 Elevator noise was not the problem I heard about!! We were near the noisy elevator in the Ocean Tower but the A/C fan, which can be left on at three levels, provides relaxing "white noise" and does not effect the cooling. Some nights we left the balcony door open to hear the waterfall sounds instead. Just opening the sliding door stops the A/C. As it became light, we would close everything to sleep longer. The A/C and fan system we had set would just start again. This hotel and beach offers a magical experience. I read so many reviews and many said, "Just come here". I concur. November 21, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bebe57 Great location Great location on the beach. Rooms could use some freshening up November 13, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by LeeinPA15 Paradise! The scenery and landscaping at this place is stunningly beautiful! Our room was upgraded to a room with a view of the spectacular pool and ocean! We were thrilled, especially since we were celebrating our 20th anniversary! Everyone was friendly and accommodating. We did have an issue with the room not being cleaned until after 4 pm on two occasions after we had requested it for earlier, but that was the only thing that was a negative. One other thing was that the prices for everything were extremely expensive! The food prices were outrageous, but then so was almost every restaurant we went to. It seems Maui is just a much more expensive place. The pool area was absolutely a tropical paradise and one of the reasons we chose this hotel. It did not disappoint! I was in awe every day when I looked out from our lanai! Love this place!! November 7, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by MicheleKuz Would stay her again Had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Staff was very helpful November 6, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mushu1 Always enjoy our stay here We always enjoy our stay here. Enjoyed the updated room and lovely view. Staff is friendly and helpful. Only recommendation is for improvement of the restaurant quality. Has been higher in previous stays. October 28, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by wdwalkr1 Paradise This hotel is second to none!! October 28, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Goodme Beautiful resort but lacking Pros: beautiful landscaping , spacious rooms, clean, recently updated, numerous pools, adult pool Cons: need some repairs: pathways are chipping, needs better lighting around paths, stairs, steps, pool area. Quite dangerous at night and I am young! Day mgr & staff disappointing in w/ follow- thru, follow-up. Case in point, first night noisy neighbors of traveling unchaperoned Japanese girls. Called front desk at 11:10 pm, and they did call room but noise began again w/in 10-15 mins. Called again at 2:00am & front desk hesitantly said they would send security. Never happened. Noise continued until 4:00 am. At that time I went downstairs as could not sleep. At 5:00 am talked to front desk asking for mgr.- he was busy but Called us about 8:00 am. He said girls are w/a tour & will speak w/ chaperone in another room. Asked what happens if it continues again & he says 'call front desk, but I leave at 5:00, oh great he couldn't even tell night mgr, or do something to assure us ( like move girls, or upgrade us). Anyway, noise picked up again at 4:00 am. Figured waste of time to call. Disappointed there was no follow- thru or follow- up to see if all was good. Other complaints: free offers of candies or cooler. Why not just put it into your room instead of having us waste precious vacation time dealing with timeshares rep and concierge who is trying to sell trips! Also, $31.00 resort fee is crazy! Free picture? Ha! Left 'photographer' msg on Wed ( we arrived on Mon) & explained it was friends 50 bday & if we (3 couples) could get a pic together or solo. She never called & we left on Monday. Total ripoff. No nightly entertainment such as 'other hotel with an S down the street). Will stay elsewhere in future trips. I would be surprised if Gen Mgr will offer any follow up to this. October 28, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by carol777 This hotel has a great Guest Relations Manager We experienced wonderful attention from Giadee Kaiwi, Guest Relations Manager at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa October 18, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Emi715 AMAZING My Husband and I were celebrating our be-lated Honeymoon and my birthday. We were always welcomed with warm smiles and "Aloha" every time we passed someone. Our stay was full of surprise and delights and the location was great. There was always something new to explore and discover. We love this resort!! October 8, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by FamilyVacay2015 Great location, horrible experience. Let me start by saying how much I love Maui. The vibe of the island, the locals, the food and the beaches are amazing. Myself and my family, including a baby under 2 went to the the island but will definitely not be going back to Maui but not staying at the Westin. There were several issues we had with the hotel so bare with me while I explain them all. The customer service at the front desk and the concierge as a whole was not acceptable. Any type of requests we had they seemed irritated and not interested in making things right. Our room keys stopped working and finally after the third time they sent up an engineer. Each time we had to go to the front desk to get new sets of keys and each time the front desk attendant was very short and rude. When we went to the concierge we were asked our room number and name at least 6 times and every time they were rude. The fridge in the room didn't close tight enough and things weren't that cold. The door knob on the bathroom was broke and we got locked in the bathroom on several occasions. We asked for a jogging stroller from the room and it never came. We then went down to the front desk, waited an additional 30 minutes and they came out with an umbrella stroller. I then told them that I asked for a jogging stroller and they said that they didn't know that and proceeded to tell me that there weren't any jogging strollers left. We also took the shuttle to Lahaina and the shuttle bus driver was ridiculously rude. Overall the customer service was horrible and I don't plan on staying at the Westin Maui Hotel again. September 21, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lorrie2015 Great 10 day experience My wife Lorrie and I were celebrating her recovery from breast cancer. With one surgery left to go we decided to take some healing time and head to Maui. It was a wonderful experience and she is now ready to take on the final phase of her recovery. Thanks to the Westin for providing us with great service and such accommodating staff. Thanks Mike and Lorrie September 20, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5 by Girl101 Broken keys and unresponsive staff Currently staying at this property for the past 2 days. Have to say the customer service personnel at this resort are below par. Let's start with a simple thing like keys to the room. In the last 36 hours we've been given 5 pairs of keys to access the room. Incredibly they stop working after a few hours. Just now we had to run down 3 times to get a key that could work. No one was willing to come up to get the key fixed!!! That's just shameful. I had to personally run around the property with my baby to get this done. The saga doesn't end there the staff is non-chalant. They don't care about the guests too much. There's a 2-4 min wait if you dial 0 to get someone on the phone and this is during a weekday. Imagine what happens during weekends. More to come as I rate this average property. September 4, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sammy50 Amazing This hotel is amazing , also the people at concierge , Amanda specifically was so kink and amazing and helpful She was a joy to work with and knows the island in and about and helped us go round the island and do all the activities . August 29, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by MariayEladio My kids loved it My girls had a blast..can't wait to go back. The hotel was beyond what the photos showed on line. The view amazing & great staff August 7, 2015


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From hyperseasonal Anglo-Indian curry and home-style Vietnamese to French-bread pizza and old-school spinach pies, all under $25.
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All restaurants that have opened since 2006, the last time we attempted this ludicrous gut-busting task.
The current cheesescape, defined.
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'Tis the time of year when some of the city's finer eateries temporarily close.
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Getting Poorer
The relatively well-educated men responsible for the September 11 terrorist attacks against the United States were citizens of Muslim-dominated "failed states." They came from nations that possess neither a modern politics responsive to public pressures nor a prosperous economy. It is important that we understand the economic facts behind those failures. Economic conditions contributed not only to the terrorism itself but also to the distressing degree of support for the attacks evident in the Islamic world.
About 70 percent of the global Muslim population lives in fifteen countries. I want to examine the economies of those countries by considering them in three groups. The first group is composed of the six oil-rich nations bordering the Persian Gulf: Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and-the largest of this group-Saudi Arabia. The countries in the second group are also petroleum-rich, but are not geographically concentrated. They include Libya, Iran, Syria, Yemen, and Nigeria. In my third category are the large Muslim-dominated societies that stand outside of the club of oil producers-for example, Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Bangladesh.
It is not a surprise to learn that the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of the oil-rich Gulf states averages $12,390, far higher than the global average of about $7,000. But what comes as a shock is that between 1975 and 1999, four of...
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About the Author
Jay Mandle is the W. Branford Wiley Professor of Economics at Colgate University. He is also director of development for Democracy Matters (www.democracymatters.org).