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Uncovering Forests' Tell-tale Fingerprints
Even to an expert, many commercial species of solid wood or veneer are often difficult to distinguish, sometimes between species, let alone by the origin. With new legislation governing timber trade coming to Europe and Australia and the existing US Lacey Act that bans imports of illegal wood, any methodology that would allow a purchaser to have greater confidence in the exact origin of a species that carries potential legal liability is welcome.
While DNA markers and chemical isotopes alone will not tell a purchaser or a prosecutor everything they need to know about a piece of timber or wood fibre, they can reveal a great deal about the origin or the declared origin of the material. Widely used in other applications, like matching DNA samples in forensic science or using chemical markers to determine the origin of agricultural products and food, applying genetic and isotopic fingerprinting techniques to timber would allow its origin to be checked independently from any documentation system.
"The benefits that genetic or isotopic fingerprinting offers to the forest products industry in verifying the true origin of timber is unparallelled at this time," said Johannes Zahnen, GFTN-Germany Manager. "Standard methods for tracking timber, such as tags, ink and barcodes all have the potential to be tampered with or potentially forged, whereas these genetic or chemical markers are stored within the wood and cannot be altered."
The German Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection are a firm supporter of the technology having seen it used increasingly within their jurisdiction. With ten years of development behind the technology there are now extensive "maps" of isotopes and genetics for major agricultural species—thanks to funding by the Ministry and commercial use by a number of German and other European retailers.
The isotopic technique compares various stable isotopes within the cellular structure of the wood fibre that is being tested. Based on reference samples, the test can reveal the likeliest match if a reference sample exists. If the origin has been declared and a reference sample exists for the declared origin, the probability of the sample coming from the declared location can be calculated.
On the other hand, the genetic technique examines the genetic variability within species. Trees do not move quickly, but they do move—at least their descendents move and carry certain genetic variations with them. The differences are not apparent to the naked eye, hence the consistency seen amongst large samples of timber of the same species. But to a geneticist with the right equipment, subtle variations can be identified.
For both systems, the degree of accuracy very much depends on the reference samples that can be compared. For species such as Swietenia (Big Leaf Mahogany), a reasonably complete map exists for the wild populations across Latin America. A relatively good map also exists for Cameroon, with GFTN Participant and forest concessionaire TRC having helped supply samples of Entandrophragma cylindricum (Sapele) and Iroko (Chlorophora excelsa).
With funding from the German Government set to continue for at least another two years, the role of isotope and genetic testing in origin verification looks set to grow. Biodiveristy International, based in Kuala Lumpur, is set to develop an open access database for reference materials in 2011. This should allow the various, and still limited, reference data sets to be drawn together to allow faster and cheaper comparisons of samples. In 2011, an ITTO project will commence across seven Congo Basin countries to develop reference material for future testing and analysis.
Accuracy is an issue for both systems, they need to be accurate to be of use commercially or by enforcement agencies but to be accurate more reference material is needed. Where there is good reference material the tests can narrow down an origin to within 200 kilometers with a high degree of confidence.
"Genetic and isotope testing alone are not a substitute for secure chains of custody supported by robust legal systems from the forest floor to the retail store," said George White, Head of the GFTN. "However, they are a useful supplement in testing an assumption about the origin of a wood product. In a world where there are penalties for those who import illegal wood, knowing precisely where it came from is a great advantage—something that won't be lost on those seeking to comply with the law or those looking to enforce it."
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JOANovARC is an all female rock band from the UK whose exposure and success has steadily grown since their first interview on Song Revelation almost 2 and half years ago. In early 2013 they signed for Holier Than Thou Records, released a live album and started to work with the famous music producer Stuart Epps. We were really happy when Sam Walker (Lead Vocals/Bass/Rhythm Guitar), Shelley Walker – (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals), Laura Ozholl (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar/Bass) and Debbie Wildish (Drums) got in touch with Song Revelation again to give everyone an update and share some new material. Read on for the entire in-depth interview below:
Q: If you could use a tagline of less than 20 words to describe your music and who you are what would it be?
Sexy, energetic, powerful
Q: How have the last 12 months been for you?
Very exciting! We recorded with legendary producer Stuart Epps, performed in Israel and filmed our new music video for single 'Stars'. We have performed at many festivals this year and even supported Slade!! At another performance following this, Don Powell (Slade's drummer) got up on stage with us and jammed!
Q: Who inspires you musically?
Queen, The Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin
Q: Which modern day artists do you look up to?
The Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse
Q: Is there anyone you would like to collaborate or gig with?
Brian May, Joan Jett, Dave Grohl
Q: What songs are you listening to at the moment?
New Daft Punk album and latest Biffy Clyro and Foo Fighters albums.
Q: What is your creative process for creating a track?
We start with a small idea, a riff or a lyric and just jam it in the studio until we get a verse, then a chorus and before we know it we have a song. We always record live before taking it to the studio.
Q: What's more important, melody or lyrics?
They are both as important as each other
Q: Where are you based?
Hertfordshire and London
Q: What's it like being where you're from?
Great! In the country enough if you need peace and quiet, and near enough the city for the buzz!
Q: What are you currently working on?
A brand new album and new single for 2014
Q: What's been the highlight of your career to date?
Working with legendary producer Stuart Epps. He has produced Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Elton John and many more! We were honored to work with him and this really lifted the bands career.
Q: What are you hoping to achieve in over the next 12 months?
To tour the world and break through the UK music industry with a great album.
Q: Do you have any gigs or shows that you'd like to tell us about?
We are playing at a few Germany army bases before Christmas. Next year is very exciting!! Already we have booked tours for Israel, Holland, throughout Europe and the Far East! You can check out our events page on www.joanovarc.co.uk
Q: What do you do to relax?
Keeping fit – tennis, kickboxing, snowboarding, working out…
Q: Where would your favorite holiday (vacation) be and why?
New York the city – the city that never sleeps! … or Las Vegas (24 hrs. of party!
Q: If you could give a little piece of advice for new or aspiring musicians what would it be?
Be yourself and never try to change to please the music industry. Your followers are No. 1 and they buy your records. Be true to yourself and you will shine.
Q: Is there anything else you'd like to let our readers know about?
You can download JOANovARC singles and EPs on iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/joanovarc/id438197656
Editor's Note: Since their first Song Revelation interview JOANovARC have continued to enjoy a great deal of success, giving everyone a blueprint of what an energetic and talented British Rock Band should be like. One of Song Revelation's Bands of 2013.
If you'd like to learn more about or get in touch with JOANovARC just follow the links below:
Website: www.joanovarc.co.uk
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/joanovarc
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/joanovarc
Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/JOANovARC/10249741221
Twitter: @Joanovarc
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March Wholesale Shipments Spike at 19.4%
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The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reports that March shipments of 24,000 new RVs marked an increase of 19.4% over February and 87.5% over March 2009.
Improvements were reported in all vehicle categories with towables growing by more units while motorhome totals reflected the greater percentage increase, according to RVIA Express.
First quarter totals this year show similar patterns with total shipments to retailers of 59,900 units, an improvement of 96.4% from this same period last year. Towable products nearly doubled gaining 93.6% to 54,200 units while motorhomes gained 128% to 5,700 units.
Led by conventional travel trailer and fifth-wheel gains, towables were up 93.6% in the first calendar quarter this year.
The strong March shipment numbers mark a continuation of a months-long trend that reflects the positive RV market outlook provided by University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin in the spring issue of RV Roadsigns. Curtin predicted that RV shipments will grow to a total of 215,900 in 2010, a gain of 30% above the 2009 total of 165,700 units.
"The continuing positive trend in wholesale shipments is encouraging," said RVIA President Richard Coon. "The RV industry seems to be firmly on the road to recovery. "
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Tigers draftee Hill atop updated Top 20 list
With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, we've updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
To be on a list, a player must have rookie eligibility. To qualify for rookie status, a player must not have exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, or accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the 25-player limit period, excluding time on the disabled list or in military service.
With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, we've updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
To be on a list, a player must have rookie eligibility. To qualify for rookie status, a player must not have exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, or accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the 25-player limit period, excluding time on the disabled list or in military service.
Players are graded on a 20-80 scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average.
Check out all 30 team Top 20 lists and the Top 100 on Prospect Watch.
1. Derek Hill, OF
Preseason rank: None (2014 Draft)
Scouting rades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 70 | Arm: 50 | Field: 65 | Overall: 55
Hill had as much helium as any position player in the last couple of weeks before the 2014 Draft. The Tigers felt fortunate to get him with the 23rd overall pick in June and signed him for $2 million. Now he'll try to go one step further than his father Orsino, who topped out in Triple-A as an outfielder and now scouts for the Dodgers.
Derek stands out most with his plus-plus speed. He can run the 60-yard dash in less than 6.4 second, and his quickness gives him tremendous range in center field and allows him to be a disruptive force on the bases.
Hill has some offensive potential to go with his speed. He has the bat speed and strike-zone discipline to hit for average, and he should have solid gap power once he fills out. As a bonus, he throws better than most center fielders.
2. Robbie Ray, LHP
Preseason rank:2
MLB Top 100 rank: None (Preseason: 97)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 45 | Overall: 50
After a disappointing 2012, repeating the Carolina League turned out pretty well for Ray. He pitched his way to Double-A Harrisburg and led all Nationals Minor Leaguers with 160 strikeouts. He then was traded to the Tigers in December in the Doug Fister deal. Ray beat the Astros in his first big league start on May 6, then shut out the Twins for six innings in his second.
Ray throws his fastball in the low-90s and can reach back for a tick more velocity when he needs it. His slider can look slurvy at times, but the best ones have good depth. He has a good feel for his changeup, which is a more consistent offering. His command has improved, but he would benefit from further refinement.
Ray is a good athlete and has proven to be durable. He relies more on pitchability than overpowering stuff to get outs, but he has what it takes to succeed as a middle-of-the-rotation starter.
3. Willy Adames, SS
Preseason rank:1
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50
The Tigers' most expensive pickup during the 2012-13 international signing period, Adames received a $420,000 bonus to turn pro out of the Dominican Republic. Though he didn't tear it up in his professional debut in 2013, his advanced feel for the game made Detroit comfortable enough to send him to low Class A this season as an 18-year-old, and he has held his own.
The youngest everyday player in the Midwest League, Adames has maintained his patient approach at the plate. His bat speed portends average power once he adds more strength, and he could be a solid hitter once he makes more consistent contact.
After seeing time at third base in 2013, Adames has played exclusively at shortstop this year. He has the hands and arm strength to remain at shortstop, though he lacks the quickness desired at the position and could move to second or third base down the road.
4. Jonathon Crawford, RHP
Preseason rank:5
Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 50
Recruited by most colleges as an outfielder, Crawford blossomed into a first-round pick as a pitcher during three years at Florida. He went 20th overall in the 2013 Draft, making him the Tigers' highest selection since they took Jacob Turner at No. 9 in 2009, and signed for $2,001,700.
Crawford has a live arm, usually working at 93-94 mph and touching 96 with heavy sink on his fastball. When he stays on top of his slider, it's an above-average pitch in the low 80s. He also throws a changeup, though it lags behind his other two offerings.
Crawford battles his delivery and release point, so he lacks consistency with his secondary pitches and command. His ability to throw quality strikes on a regular basis ultimately will determine whether he's a frontline starter or a late-inning reliever.
5. Devon Travis, 2B
Preseason rank:3
Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 50
A 13th-round pick in 2012, Travis was one of the biggest surprises in the Minor Leagues in 2013. He finished second in the Minor Leagues with a .351 batting average and third with 177 hits.
Travis has proven he simply knows how to put the bat on the ball. He has an advanced approach at the plate and uses his quick, compact swing to make hard contact. He showed some surprising power as a professional, but he's more of a gap hitter than a slugger. He's a heady player, allowing his average speed to play up on the basepaths.
Travis is a solid defender at second base. His tools aren't the loudest, but he has the potential to be an everyday second baseman in the big leagues.
6. Kevin Ziomek, LHP
Preseason rank:14
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
The Tigers have signed seven players out of Vanderbilt in the last four years, including Ziomek for $956,600 as a second-rounder in 2013. He reminds them of another former Southeastern Conference southpaw, Drew Smyly, with less command but a better slider at the same stage of their careers.
Ziomek lacks a true plus pitch but he throws strikes with three average or better offerings. His fastball usually sits around 90 but can reach 94 at times, and he'll also shows signs of a plus changeup on occasion. His slider can get sweepy but is effective against lefthanders.
Scouts don't love Ziomek's arm action and he throws across his body somewhat, but that provides some deception without compromising his ability to find the strike zone. He has the ceiling of a mid-rotation starter.
7. Austin Kubitza, RHP
Preseason rank:None
Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
A seventh-round pick by the Pirates out of a Texas high school in 2010, Kubitza opted to attend Rice instead. He ranked seventh in NCAA Division I with 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings in 2013 -- one spot ahead of No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel -- but Kubitza lasted until the fourth round because scouts were concerned that his over-reliance on his slider had sapped his velocity.
Kubitza's slider still is his best pitch, a mid-80s breaker with a lot of bite. The Tigers are calling for his slider a lot less than Rice did, and his fastball has perked up. He's working in the low 90s with good sink that induces a lot of groundouts.
The brother of Braves third-base prospect Kyle Kubitza, Austin has a rudimentary changeup. He shows the control and command to remain in the rotation, though some scouts worry that his crossfire delivery puts too much stress on his shoulder and believe he'd last longer as a sinker/slider reliever.
8. Steven Moya, OF
Preseason rank:20
Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45
Moya has an impressive package of tools -- perhaps the most impressive in Detroit's system -- but he has had trouble turning them into baseball skills. Tommy John surgery in 2012 and a strained left (non-throwing) shoulder in 2013 cost him valuable playing time, which he needs to refine his exceedingly raw instincts. He has stayed healthy this year and played well enough to earn a spot in the Futures Game.
Moya is loaded with raw power, owns a strong arm and runs very well for a 6-foot-6, 230-pounder. He looks the part of a prototype right fielder, but whether he plays that role for the Tigers depends on how much polish he can add. He has a long swing and gets himself way too often by chasing pitches out of the strike zone, repeatedly looking foolish against offspeed stuff.
Though he moves well, Moya isn't a basestealing threat and can look rough in the outfield. He often gets poor jumps, making fly balls an adventure.
9. Buck Farmer, RHP
Preseason rank:None (2014 Draft)
Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
Farmer could have gone in the top three or four rounds of the 2013 Draft, but signability concerns drove him down to the 15th round, where the Brewers took him. He returned to Georgia Tech rather than signing with Milwaukee and became one of the top college seniors in the 2014 Draft, going in the fifth round for $225,000. So for, has looked like a bargain.
Farmer hit 95 mph at times with the Yellow Jackets but usually pitched with an average fastball in college. As a pro, he has operated at 92-94 mph. His slider also has gotten harder and more consistent, giving him a second weapon.
He has made some progress as well, increasing Farmer's chances of developing into a No. 3 or 4 starter. He does a good job of throwing strikes and keeping the ball down in the zone, which helps his cause.
10. Domingo Leyba, 2B
Preseason rank:8
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45
Signed for $400,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2012, Leyba had a spectacular pro debut the following summer. He led the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League in batting (.348), slugging (.577) and OPS (1.023), creating plenty of anticipation for his arrival in the United States in 2014.
Leyba has an advanced approach for such a young player, showing deft control of the strike zone and ability to hit line drives all over the field. As a bonus, he's a switch-hitter, and he has the potential to produce double-figure home run power once he adds strength.
An average runner, Leyba fits best at second base but also saw action at shortstop in the DSL. He has good defensive instincts and reliable hands to go with average arm strength and range.
11. Hernan Perez, SS/2B
Preseason rank:10
Scouting rades: Hit: 50 | Power: 35 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45
After hitting just .233 in his first three pro seasons, Perez has steadily raised his batting average in each of his four years in full-season ball. He hit a career-high .301 in the Minors in 2013, which earned him a September callup and a spot on Detroit's postseason roster.
Perez makes consistent line-drive contact to all fields, though he's so good at putting the bat on the ball that he rarely walks. He has occasional pop and runs the bases with average speed and keen instincts. Unless he develops more patience, he probably fits toward the bottom of a big league batting order.
After playing mostly second base in 2011-13, Perez has seen most of his action at shortstop this season. He has average arm strength and range, and he can make a flashy play now and then.
12. Jose Valdez, RHP
Preseason rank:12
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 75 | Slider: 60 | Control: 40 | Overall: 45
Valdez has taken an unusual career path. He didn't sign out of the Dominican Republic until the relatively advanced age of 19, and he spent three seasons in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League before coming over to the United States. Since then, he has led the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League with 15 saves in 2012 and ranked second in the Minors with 33 saves between two Class A stops in 2013.
Valdez has enough stuff to keep closing games as he climbs through the Detroit system. He regularly climbs into the upper 90s with his fastball and occasionally reaches triple digits, and his heater has heavy sink that makes it that much more difficult to hit. He can overpower batters with his mid-80s slider as well.
To become a big league closer, Valdez will have to throw more strikes. He has averaged 5.7 walks per nine innings in the first five years of his career, and an upright finish to his delivery may be partly to blame.
13. Spencer Turnbull, RHP
Preseason rank:None (2014 Draft)
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
At Alabama, Turnbull sliced his ERA from 5.60 as a freshman to 3.70 as a sophomore to 2.22 as a junior this spring. He cleaned up his delivery, improved his velocity and control and pitched himself into the second round of the Draft, where he signed with the Tigers for $900,600.
After peaking at 94 mph with his fastball in 2013, Turnbull now works at 92-94 and tops out at 98. The life on his fastball also has gotten better, and he uses his size and high-three-quarters delivery to throw it on a downhill plane. His slider has taken a step forward as well and shows signs of becoming a plus pitch.
With the makings of an average changeup and a strong build, Turnbull projects as a possible mid-rotation starter. His command isn't nearly as strong as his control, however, so it's possible he could wind up as a late-inning reliever.
14. James McCann, C
Preseason rank:9
Scouting Grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 40 | Run: 30 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45
The Tigers went three straight Drafts from 2010-12 where they gave up their first-round pick as free-agent compensation. McCann was their top choice in 2011, when he went 76th overall. He reached Double-A in his first full pro season and struggled there offensively, but hit much better when he returned to that level in 2013.
McCann's calling card remains his defense, however. He has solid catch-and-throw skills, soft hands and the leadership to run a pitching staff. He has thrown out 39 percent of basestealers during his first three years as a pro.
McCann's bat will determine whether he's a big league regular. He has some pop but his swing gets long and he will chase pitches out of the strike zone. At worst, he should be a defensive-minded backup.
15. Drew VerHagen, RHP
Preseason rank:13
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45
VerHagen pitched at three colleges in three years, winning the Junior College World Series at Navarro (Texas) JC between stints at Oklahoma and Vanderbilt. Scouts always have liked his big frame and his arm strength, which is what led the Tigers to draft him in the fourth round in 2012.
VerHagen throws 91-95 mph fastballs on a steep downhill plane, and his heater tends to sink. He lacked a consistent breaking ball as an amateur, but he made progress in 2013, flashing a plus curveball at times. He also can show a decent changeup that bottoms out at the plate.
Once he got to Double-A in the second half last year, VerHagen started throwing a lot more strikes. If he can keep doing that and continue to refine his curve, he could be a No. 3 or 4 starter and he could help Detroit in 2014.
16. Tyler Collins, OF
Preseason rank:17
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 40 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45
Collins has a history of hitting wherever he has gone. He batted .404 playing part-time as a Baylor freshman in 2010, then won national junior college player of the year honors after hitting .488 at Howard (Texas) JC in 2011. He batted .296 in his first two pro seasons -- then noticeably changed his approach in 2013.
Collins' batting average tumbled to .240 in Double-A, but he also bashed 21 homers. He got too power-conscious and tried to pull too many pitches, but there's a happy medium where he can use his formerly shorter stroke and the whole field, and be a solid hitter with average power.
Though he's a below-average runner, Collins shows good instincts on the bases and the outfield. He has a decent arm and has played on both corners, seeing the majority of his time in left field.
17. Melvin Mercedes, RHP
Preseason rank:16
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 60 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
The Tigers introduced one hefty, hard-throwing reliever to the big leagues last season in Bruce Rondon, and they have another on the way. Mercedes has lowered his ERA in each of his four years in full-season ball, dropping it to a miniscule 1.19 in 2013.
Mercedes' main pitch is a fastball that usually operates in the mid-90s and has reached 99 mph. He gets good sink on his heater when he throws it more at 93-95. His slider lacks consistency but can hit the upper 80s and is a plus pitch when it's on.
For someone with his power stuff, Mercedes doesn't miss as many bats as he should. He doesn't have any problem finding the strike zone, but his long arm action enables hitters to see the ball and he has averaged just 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings during his first six pro seasons. He might fit as more of a middle reliever in the Major Leagues.
18. Grayson Greiner, C
Preseason rank:None (2014 Draft)
Scouting Grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 45 | Run: 30 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45
The Tigers hope Greiner will buck history after they signed him for $529,400 as their third-round pick in June.He stands 6-foot-5, which would match the tallest height ever for a regular catcher in the Major Leagues. Scouts often are wary of big backstops because they have longer releases and tend not to move well behind the plate, but they actually rate his defense more highly than his offense.
Greiner has a strong, accurate arm. He's surprisingly agile for his size, receives the ball well and exhibits fine leaderships skills. His defensive ability and makeup were major reasons why he made the U.S. collegiate national team in each of the previous two summers (though he missed out in 2012 because of a knee injury).
Ultimately, Greiner's bat will determine whether he's an everyday player or a backup at the big league level. His size and strength give him plenty of raw power, but his right-handed swing can get long and he has yet to fully tap into his pop in game situations.
19. Angel Nesbitt, RHP
Preseason rank:None
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
The Tigers left Nesbitt unprotected in the 2013 Rule 5 Draft but were able to sneak him through in part because he hadn't pitched above the Midwest League. That likely won't be the case again this fall, as he has made significant strides this season and advanced to Double-A Erie.
Nesbitt stands out most for his fastball, which sits in the mid 90s and touches 98 mph. He's made improvements to both his slider and changeup, which are now good enough to keep hitters from sitting on his fastball. Though there is a lot of effort to his delivery, he throws his whole arsenal for strikes and doesn't back down from hitters.
The Tigers have become adept at developing hard-throwing relievers, and Nesbitt could eventually join that group in Detroit.
20. Endrys Briceno, RHP
Preseason rank:15
Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 35 | Control: 40 | Overall: 45
Briceno didn't reach a full-season league until 2013, his fifth year as a professional, and hasn't had much success. Yet the Tigers believe his slow progress and so-so stats belie the life in his right arm and the projection remaining in his skinny 6-foot-5 frame. Unfortunately for him, he blew out his elbow three starts into the 2014 season, had Tommy John surgery and won't return to the mound until mid-2015.
Briceno's best pitch is a 92-94 mph fastball, and while it doesn't have a lot of life, he does a good job of using his height to leverage it down in the strike zone and get groundouts. He could throw harder as his body physically matures, though his fastball already qualifies as a plus pitch.
To make it as a starter, Briceno will have to improve the rest of his repertoire, as well as his control and command. He'll flash some solid curveballs but his changeup is little more than a batting-practice fastball. He falls behind in counts to often, allowing hitters to sit on his heater.
Jim Callis is a reporter for MLB.com and writes a blog, Callis' Corner. Follow @jimcallisMLB on Twitter.


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OMAHA, Neb. (June 3, 2013) – Kerry Doane (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) was one of six finalists named for the inaugural Gregg Olson Award, which was announced Monday by the voting committee. The honor is to be given to college baseball's breakout player of the year. The award will be presented to a top amateur baseball player who elevates his game to an elite level throughout the season.
Doane – who moved to the mound as a full-time starting pitcher for his senior season – went 13-2 with a 2.14 ERA en route to being named Louisville Slugger First Team All-American, a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award, Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Year, and Most Valuable Player at the A-Sun Tournament.
The Buccaneer right-handed pitcher leads the nation in complete games (12) and innings pitched (147.0), and is also tied for the NCAA lead in shutouts (4) and starts (17). Doane's 13 wins are also tied for second nationally, while he tied the ETSU single-season record for victories and shutouts. The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. native also set new ETSU single-season marks for complete games and innings pitched, while his ERA and .867 winning percentage ranks second in the Buccaneer single-season record book. Doane's ERA was the lowest since Dallas Rinehart registered a 2.81 mark in 1992.
The other five finalists include Ball State's Scott Baker (So., RHP), Western Kentucky's Ryan Huck (Sr., 1B), Florida State's Scott Sitz (Sr., RHP), Mike Tauchman of Bradley (Sr., OF), and Campbell's Ryan Thompson (Jr., RHP).
About the Award
The award is named after former Auburn pitching great and two-time All American Gregg Olson. After a freshman season at Auburn filled with only mixed success, Olson became one of the top collegiate players in the nation during an outstanding, unprecedented sophomore season. Despite being omitted from any preseason All American lists, Olson went on to lead the entire nation in ERA with a 1.26 mark and compiled an incredible 11-1 record with 10 saves for the Tigers. Following a summer pitching for the USA National Team where he led the club in strikeouts, Olson returned to Auburn for another spectacular season. He led the SEC with a 2.00 ERA and amassed a triple-digit strikeout total, issuing 113 K's in only 72 innings with only 27 walks. He finished his collegiate career with back-to-back First Team All American honors, a 25-7 record, 3.03 ERA, 20 saves, 271 strikeouts and redefined the way college coaches used their top pitcher.
The Olson Award has been developed to honor college baseball's success stories and showcase players like Olson who have raised the level of their game through hard work, strength of mind and determination. Eligible players will be those who are omitted from major publication's preseason All American prognostications; however by the end of the season their on the field performance will demonstrate that they are among the top amateur baseball players in the nation.
The winner of the 2013 Gregg Olson Award will be named in Omaha, Nebraska during the College World Series which is to be held this season at TD Ameritrade Park from June 15-June 25/26. Initial nominations were made by sports information/media contacts and voting was conducted by a panel for college baseball media members.
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FIFA: Brazil still has 'plenty of work to do'
FIFA leaders believe there's still a lot left to be done in
Brazil to successfully stage the 2013 Confederations Cup and the
2014 World Cup.
"There is a lot of work in the stadiums and a lot of work in
urban mobility and the different infrastructure work," FIFA
Secretary General Jerome Valcke said Wednesday. "Yeah, we have
plenty of work to do, but we will have what we need to organize the
World Cup in the best environment."
Valcke's comments came after a board meeting of the local World
Cup organizing committee and FIFA's final tour of the World Cup
host cities this year. The draw of the Confederations Cup is
Saturday in Sao Paulo.
Valcke said 2013 will be a crucial year with Brazil hosting the
warm-up competition in June.
"We are confident and 2013 is definitely a key year with the
lessons of the Confederations Cup. We will see what we have to
adapt and what we need to do in the remaining six World Cup
stadiums," he said. "We have a number of things to work on
between now and April. We are now in the process of moving into the
details, we are not talking about infrastructure in the highest
Ronaldo, a member of the local organizing committee, said Brazil
will host "an excellent World Cup."
"We don't have to talk about the stadiums any more, we know
they will be ready," Ronaldo said. "It's time to start working
about the details. We know the World Cup will happen and that the
stadium will be wonderful."
Valcke praised the level of understanding reached between FIFA
and the Brazilian government. FIFA and the Brazilian government
have been trying to show unity as the deadlines become tighter.
"The Brazilian government has been working very hard," Brazil
Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo said. "We know there are a lot of
challenges, we know there is a lot of work ahead, but there is a
lot of dedication."
Valcke said FIFA has authorized Brazil to use the Maracana and
the Belo Horizonte stadiums in exhibitions next June. The secretary
general was upset this week after the Rio de Janeiro government
publicly announced the Maracana would host a match between Brazil
and England even though the venue would be under FIFA's control at
the time. Brazil is expected to play France on June 9 in Belo
The local organizing committee said more than 120,000 tickets
have been sold for the Confederations Cup.
Valcke said FIFA was giving Brazil 50,000 free World Cup tickets
to be distributed to Indigenous Brazilian and members of social
programs aimed at the poorer population.
Earlier Wednesday, Valcke and Ronaldo took an urban train to
Itaquera stadium, site of the opening match of the World Cup.
Valcke said he liked the work done at the venue, which is nearly 60
percent ready.
Valcke also praised the work done in the southern city of
Curitiba on Tuesday and at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana, which will
host the final of both the Confederations Cup and the World
FIFA leaders arrived during a tense week in Brazilian soccer. A
local member of FIFA's executive committee, Marco Polo del Nero,
had his home raided in a police operation targeting financial
Del Nero has not been charged and denied any wrongdoing, saying
the raid was related to an investigation on a company he hired for
a personal business transaction.
On Thursday, the federation will announce the new Brazil coach,
widely expected to be 2002 World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe
The announcement of Scolari would give Brazil a representative
in the Confederations Cup draw, when the team will find out who it
will play in the opener.
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Lakers 111 - Timberwolves 100 (end of regulation)
The Lakers finally broke the Minnesota Timberwolves' zone, going inside to Pau Gasol to hold on with a 111-100 win.
Dwight Howard sat out, flying back to Los Angeles to get his injured shoulder worked on. Gasol, starting at center, scored 22 points with 12 rebounds and three blocks.
After an amazing shooting performance that saw the Lakers shoot 68.2% from the field and 71.4% from behind the arc, the Lakers finished a bit more humble at 42.4% and 37.5%, respectively.
The game looked like it would be won at the three-point line but instead it was the Lakers' 57-40 rebounding advantage that gave them their first road win in 2013, breaking an eight-game road losing streak.
Kobe Bryant finished two assists short of a triple double, scoring 17 points with 12 boards. Six Lakers scored in double-figures, including Antawn Jamison (18), Steve Nash (17), Earl Clark (13) and Steve Blake (10).
Alexey Shved led the Timberwolves with 18 points as Minnesota shot 46.1% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range.
The Lakers improve to 21-26 on the season, 3 1/2 games behind the eighth-place Houston Rockets. The Timberwolves dip to 17-26.
Lakers 85 - Timberwolves 76 (end of third quarter)
The Lakers slowly seemed to realize that they'd need to play some defense if they hope to beat the Timberwolves.
After a blistering hot first half (other than a late four-minute stretch), the Lakers found themselves cold as ice. The Timberwolves' zone held the Lakers without a field goal until Steve Nash nailed a three-pointer with 5:53 in the period.
The Lakers held onto their lead by battling the on the boards and playing defense but a late Wolves' run closed the gap to nine, heading into the fourth.
Steve Nash led the Lakers with 15. Derrick Williams was high-man for the Timberwolves, also with 15.
Lakers 68 - Timberwolves 53 (halftime)
The Lakers couldn't miss and then, for a four-minute stretch, couldn't hit anything.
After extending to a 29-point lead, the Lakers struggled to score against Minnesota's zone defense. The Timberwolves improved their shooting to 52.4% for the game after a slow start, closing to within 15 by the half.
The Lakers hit 56.3% from the field, tying a franchise record with 10-made threes. The two teams combined to hit 15 of their first 19 three-point attempts, the Wolves going a perfect 5-5 while the Lakers hit 9-14.
Once the Lakers cooled off from the outside, they seemed to forget their inside game.
Pau Gasol and Earl Clark led all scorers with 13 apiece. Nikola Pekovic had 12 for the Wolves.
Lakers 37 - Timberwolves 24 (end of first quarter)
The Lakers exploded on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter, scoring 37 points in 12 minutes.
Shooting 68.2% from the field and 71.4% from three-point range, the Lakers were led Pau Gasol who scored 13 points.
Kobe Bryant stayed in triple-double mode, scoring seven points with four assists and six rebounds. Bryant hasn't quite reached a triple-double over recent games, but he's been awfully close.
The Timberwolves shot 50%, after a slow start. Nikola Pekovic and Alexey Shved led the Wolves with six apiece.
The Lakers (20-26) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-25) on Friday night, when they'll be playing without center Dwight Howard after he aggravated his shoulder injury on Wednesday against the Suns in Phoenix.
While the Timberwolves have struggled with their own flurry of injuries (Kevin Love, Brandon Roy, etc.), they're still a talented team with hopes of climbing into the top eight in the Western Conference.
With Pau Gasol starting at center in place of Howard, the Lakers will try to end an eight-game road losing streak.
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January 15, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LA-- Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, airport and regional officials unveiled more than $300 million in improvements at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, part of an Airport Modernization Program that includes a new and bright interior with a refurbished ticket lobby, expanded concourse, improved baggage claim, remodeled restrooms, updated exterior, a new car rental facility and new retail and restaurant offerings.
"The Louis Armstrong International Airport is the front door to our city for millions of tourists and business travellers each year, so it's critical that we provide them with a better quality experience more consistent with the hospitality our city and region are known for," said New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. "These are necessary improvements that will help sustain the airport for several years. And with the Super Bowl XLVII putting New Orleans on the world stage, the timing couldn't be better."
"We are proud of the transformation that Armstrong International has undergone with our modernization program", said Director of Aviation Iftikhar Ahmad. "To complete the program within this window in advance of Super Bowl XLVII is a testament to the hard work of those who have been involved with the modernization."
Nolan V. Rollins, Chairman, New Orleans Aviation Board, said "The airport's capital program is a big win for our city. It shows the commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our leisure and business travelers, and positions us well for continued growth."
Completed improvements include:
· Addition of six gates with new concession and restroom space on Concourse D;
· New aircraft rescue & firefighting station;
· Complete rehabilitation of older restrooms and upgrades to newer restrooms;
· New flat panel monitors to display flight information;
· Consolidated rental car facility for all agencies within walking distance to terminal;
· New window walls and improved lighting in ticket lobby;
· Upper and lower roadway improvements;
· New passenger loading bridges for airline gates;
· Terminal & Baggage Claim improvements;
· New overhead roadway signage;
· Runway 10-28 approach lights realignment; and
· New taxiway created from unused general aviation runway.
The improvements include a new in-airport TV network called ClearVision, which will have television programming and a welcome message from Mayor Landrieu. Airport upgrades also include new plant scaping, furniture, reupholstered gate seating, new carpet, expanded checkpoints, and decorative accents. Southwest Airline is renovating Concourse B, and the State of Louisiana is repaving the airport access road.
Passengers flying into and out of the New Orleans also can enjoy the tastes of New Orleans with the opening of Zatairain's Kitchen, Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro and the iconic Dooky Chase restaurant, among others. New retail establishments also have opened recently, including a Saints store and Perlis Cajun Clothing store.
District D Councilmember Cynthia Hedge-Morell, Chairwoman Airport Committee, said, "First impressions are critical, and this airport will be New Orleans' first impression on thousands of Super Bowl fans and Mardi Gras revelers in the coming weeks. These updates will allow us to put our best foot forward as we welcome these visitors to the greatest city in America."
Councilmember at-Large Jacqueline Brechtel Clarkson said, "This is finally the revolution we have been waiting for and deserved for a very long time! These improvements will make a huge difference in building the quality of tourism and the population of our city."
District A Councilmember Susan Guidry said, "Well over 8.5 million passengers traveled through The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport last year. The airport is the first impression that millions of national and international visitors have of our city and our region. We now have a beautiful, world class facility to welcome our visitors and our residents. "
District B Councilmember LaToya Cantrell said, "These remarkable improvements to Louis Armstrong International Airport were a long time coming; and I believe I can speak for all New Orleanians when I say that we welcome the expanded concourse and improved baggage areas, not to mention the new eateries and retailers. These upgrades are a part of our city's continuing effort to provide first-rate facilities to residents and visitors alike and securing its place among the world's great metropolises."
District C Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer said, "Today is a win for residents and tourists alike, as these state of the art transportation facilities are vital to our city and region's economic and business development. This renovation and modernization of Armstrong International Airport further solidifies New Orleans as one of the premier travel destinations in the nation."
District E Councilmember James Gray said, "The airport is often a visitor's first glimpse of the city," said District E Councilman James A. Gray II. "The $300 million modernization of the Louis Armstrong International Airport will leave every tourist with the correct impression that New Orleans--while known for its historic culture and old world charm-- is a thoroughly modern city posed for growth in the 21st century."
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is owned by the City of New Orleans and governed by the New Orleans Aviation Board. In the last 2 ˝ years, the Airport has:
· Hired a new director of aviation;
· Reformed contracting, credit card and take home car policies;
· Increased revenue and passenger totals;
· Upgraded its bond ratings;
· Expanded air service including new airlines such as Spirit, Air Canada, and Frontier and new destinations including Kansas City, Milwaukee, San Francisco and Toronto;
· Received approval to operate charter flights to Cuba;
· Expanded its relationship with Southwest Airlines, which is increasing its flights by 35%; and
· Restaurant and retail hours of operation were expanded from 8am-5pm to 5am-8pm daily.
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When we started planning for Fab Lab Tulsa in 2008 we had no idea what it would take to get our lab launched and operational. We had a great team and generous community support.
Now that we've had a chance to look back on the experience, we wanted to start with a quick list of lessons learned about starting a Fab Lab. There'll be more to come so stay tuned.
No. 10...No Egos Allowed
There's simply too much to for one person to do. Sincere team members will build a Fab Lab in your community, not just a collection of individuals.
No. 9...Improvise and Be Prepared to Think in Your Feet
Especially early on, don't get too fixated on your concept of a Fab Lab. Keep your options open. Fab Lab Tulsa is in its present location because of a purely random connection between Tulsa's network of community gardens. Had we not kept our options open and listened to our community, we might still be searching for suitable location.
No. 8...Read Malcom Gladwell's "The Tipping Point"
Your team needs three types of people...Mavens (the machine geeks), Salesmen (making pitches), and Connectors (they seem to know everyone!). Fab Lab Tulsa was so lucky to have individuals with all of these characteristics.
No. 7...Listen to Your Community
Be proactive. Build relationships. Host community information meetings. Discover their needs. At Fab Lab Tulsa's first community meeting we met the donor who eventually donate the money to pay for all of our equipment.
No. 6...Plan Your Exit
As a founder or core team member of your lab, you cannot be involved forever. Build a team, identify talent and start recruiting your replacement now. The first set of founders from Fab Lab Tulsa just "retired" from our Board of Directors, while the remaining group of founders will be "retired" in two years.
No. 5...Be Prepared to Make Fab Lab Your Life
You probably already know this. Starting a Fab Lab will become a second job. Annually, get ready to spend 1000-2500 hours per year...that's 4-8 hours per night.
No. 4...Raise FRIENDS before FUNDS (but don't be afraid to ask for money)
Investors and donors aren't only giving support to Fab Lab, they're contributing because they believe in your team. If they don't have a chance to see an operating Fab Lab then they're giving you money as an act of faith. Don't let them down. Fab Lab Tulsa spent over a year forming community partnerships before we ever raised a penny.
No. 3...You Can't Make Anyone Want it More Than You Want it
No one is going to do the work for you. If you want a Fab Lab then you'll have to do it. Be fearless. Go anywhere, at anytime to talk to anyone about Fab Lab.
No. 2...Be Prepared for NO.
Fab Lab Tulsa almost died three times. First, when our original preference for a location was rejected by the site owners. Second, when our initial corporate sponsor backed out. Third, when we left our first non-profit sponsoring organization and formed an independent non-profit.
No. 1...Be Prepared for YES.
Build your plan. What are your start-up costs for equipment? Facility? Staff? What are your three year projections for revenue? Expenses? Usage? What are your customers? What community problem does your Fab Lab help solve?
These were lessons hard learned. Feel free to contact Fab Lab Tulsa at our website if you'd like more information.
Good Luck!


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Broadband Ranking: Why it is Subjective
By Howard Baldwin, Contributing Columnist
The place with the best broadband ecosystem is not Silicon Valley or Route 128, the mainstays of technology companies in the United States. But that's not surprising, given the popularity of e-commerce and cloud computing – it's Washington State, home of Microsoft and Amazon.
That's the determination of the TechNet 2012 State Broadband Index, which ranked all 50 states on various facets of their ICT-related infrastructure.
The ranking (see box for the top ten states) may seem subjective – how could the Puget Sound possibly beat out the Santa Clara Valley? – but the fact remains that the TechNet results weren't based on how much broadband is installed, but rather (as the name indicates) a combination of factors, including broadband adoption, network speed and quality, and employment statistics related to broadband capabilities.
Indeed, one of the TechNet criteria was a CTIA-sponsored report tracking "a state-by-state estimate of jobs in apps development, to include apps intensity." More important than the individual factors, however, might be the effect of work that can't necessarily be quantified: that is, the political will to get broadband deployed.
According to report co-author John Horrigan, currently a vice-president at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies at the Washington, D.C.-based Media and Technology Institute, the results indicate that "state engagement in broadband is clear. State leaders understand how it can improve economic growth, as well as contribute to less costly service delivery."
The problem is, of course, that not all policymakers at the state level get it yet. Certainly, Horrigan says, a lot of progress has been made since the FCC released the National Broadband Plan in 2010 (which he also worked on), and in some of the higher-ranking states, work began before the NBP. Both California and Massachusetts, Horrigan noted, have had task forces in place since at least 2006. But others are having trouble.
Planning is Often Problematic
Horrigan suggests, "Getting outside the box is hard. When you're doing something new, creating something that requires sustainable planning capacity, it takes a lot of effort," both among governmental organizations and among constituencies. The latter include representatives from both the public sector and the private sector, each with seemingly contradictory goals.
Horrigan believes that, while difficult, having states lead broadband efforts is highly valuable. "The state can often serve a very useful function as a convener of parties, and as a catalyst at the community level. Having the state take the lead early also helps you stay away from rural-urban antagonism," says Horrigan, given the competing needs of urban and rural users.
"Cooperation and planning can really pay off, but they take trust-building and homework," says Horrigan. "Once you have the idea that you want to improve, you have to bring together the stakeholders. That's easy to do on a single shot but hard to sustain because of competing goals among constituencies."
He lauds Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's efforts as an example, citing his office's interest in broadband for both community and economic development. Even though the state budget is tight, Quinn established an innovation fund that's leveraged a little money into a lot of activity. That effort has in turn inspired Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel to get involved.
Common Ground for Collaboration
Horrigan acknowledges that there have been some challenges in getting the private sector and the public sector to work together. But that makes cooperation more important, not less. "If a state wants to build a nice shiny network to run its own traffic, it has to have someone install it, so the private sector will benefit somehow. The carriers may not operate it, but they'll get something."
He adds that it would behoove the private sector to collaborate the public sector, which frequently controls access rights for broadband deployment. "If carriers complain about having to jump through hoops to get access rights, they should start a conversation about how to improve that problem."
The sooner the various constituencies within the public and private sector stop arguing and start cooperating, the better it'll be for all of them.
The Top Ten States
1. Washington
2. Massachusetts
3. Delaware
4. Maryland
5. California
6. New Jersey
7. Vermont
8. Virginia
9. Utah
10. New York
Some states on this list are no surprise, but Delaware, Utah, and Vermont may be. "Vermont and Utah have done a lot of rural development," says John Horrigan, senior fellow of TechNet and co-author of TechNet 2012 State Broadband Index. "Delaware did well because it's reasonably densely populated with a lot of corporate headquarters in Wilmington demanding high bandwidth."
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CASA GRANDE, AZ - This wasn't quite the way Simon Thomas pictured making his national team debut. But the 22-year-old goalkeeper isn't complaining.
The Victoria, BC, native is currently without a club despite the fact he earned his first two caps for Canada over the past week. Thomas is trialing with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC as he looks for a new club after his one-year deal at English side Huddersfield Town expired at the end of the 2011-12 season.
He's hoping his senior national team debut – first as a halftime substitute against Denmark in a 4-0 loss last Saturday in which he conceded one goal, then starting and keeping a clean sheet against the United States in Tuesday's scoreless draw – will help him find a home
"I think you have those dreams of playing this early on, but I never really saw it coming until it actually happened," Thomas told MLSsoccer.com by phone on Wednesdsay. "It was quite a whirlwind venture from finding I was going to camp to then playing against the United States and Denmark.
"It's been brilliant for me and it's given me such a confidence boost."
READ: Three Canadian national teamers on trial in Vancouver
Interim Canada head coach and former Whitecaps FC assistant coach Colin Miller is familiar with Thomas from their days in Vancouver, where Thomas came up through the Residency program before signing terms with Huddersfield in 2011, and told him he'd be getting the nod to start against the Americans on Tuesday morning.
"He asked me, 'How are you doing, how are you feeling? I'm going to start you tonight,'" Thomas said of his conversation with Miller. "There was excitement, a bit of nerves, a bit of everything. I really wanted to play in that game against the US. It was a brilliant game and you always want to pull on that shirt for your country.
"Throughout the day, I found I had more nerves resting in my hotel room during the day than I did when I actually got out there for warmup and got out there on the pitch for kickoff, so it's a bit funny – most people think it's a bit backwards, but that's the way I felt."
Now Thomas is hoping playing at the highest level for his country can help him re-launch his professional career, which has stagnated since he found himself out of contract this summer.
"I do think that the last two games have been brilliant for me in the fact that it puts me in the shop window and puts me out there at a good time of the year," Thomas said. "It says, 'This is who I am,' and it increases my stock.
"I'm not sure where I'll end up right now, but I know wherever I do end up, it'll be a good fit for me."
Martin MacMahon covers Vancouver Whitecaps FC for MLSsoccer.com.


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I have had so many requests for this style it's unbelievable. And it has been a long time coming, but at last it's finally here. It was quite a task to use what was available to me to create this, and I hope that it is appreciated. But it should be said that I am calling this "v1.0" because I will continually update it, whenever I can find ways to make it more faithful to the original.
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Excitement filled the air for the re-launch of the London International Fine Art Fair (LIFAF) at Olympia. As the fair closed its eleven-day run June 13th, it had recorded 28,000 attendees many of whom were first-time visitors and strong sales for some exhibitors many of which were to new clients. There was also uniform praise from dealers and visitors for the fairs elegant new design and presentation in Olympias historic Grand Hall. The thousands who streamed in to LIFAF on opening day encountered a dazzling new fair design, which featured a spectacular entrance, new wall system, new fascia, and a new lighting system, all accented by luxurious and deep pile carpets.
In its 37th year, the revamped summer event organised by International Fine Art Expositions (IFAE) founders David and Lee Ann Lester in partnership with Clarion Events brought together 166 prestigious British and international exhibitors with collectors, curators, interior designers and trade buyers from more than 30 countries. LIFAF emerged as Londons largest and most established June fair, showcasing antiques, paintings of all periods, sculpture, furniture, modern design, jewellery, silver, textiles, books and objets dart. Sales were reported by LIFAF dealers across a variety of disciplines, with a common theme being the development of new clients for both returning and first-time exhibitors.
A number of internationally known personalities made their way to Olympia, including Steven Berkoff, Sir Peter Blake, Julie Christie, Rupert Everett, Bryan Ferry, Olivia Harrison, Jeremy Irons, Sir Mick Jagger, Jemima Khan, Piers Morgan, Ivana Trump and Kanye West.
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Representatives of Roman Abramovich made multiple purchases at the fair as well. Prominent designers, decorators and museum curators from around the world visited LIFAF throughout its eleven-day run.
First-time international dealers found success this year. I was extremely happy to meet a number of sophisticated new clients who I couldnt meet in Rome. LIFAF has developed a very good collector base in London, said new exhibitor Paolo Antonacci (Rome), who reported sales of six paintings at the fair. United States rare book dealer 19th Century Shop (Stevenson, Maryland) reported the sale of the first edition of Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations from 1776 priced at £110,000.
Having sold works by contemporary artists Clifford Rodd and Julian Schnabel, Marco Voena of Robilant + Voena (London and Milan) said, I am pleased with LIFAF.
London veteran Peter Petrou recognised by LAPADA for his extraordinary stand - sold a monumental copper head of Buddha circa 1800, priced in the six figures. This was an excellent show that you can build on the level of clientele this year was much higher than in previous years. We sold to new clients throughout the fair this year we had a greater number of buyers. We were especially pleased with the number of museum curators who visited. Financially, the fair was quite successful for us.
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Personally, we had a successful fair with sales to both existing and new clients. Adrian Mibus and An Jo Fermon of Whitford Fine Art (London), also former Grosvenor House Antique Fair veterans, commented, Under the Lesters directorship, Olympia has risen to a new standard. Dealers appreciate their unparalleled drive. The elegant outlook, the overall quality of the participants, the new floor plan and the quality of the stand-building all drew positive reactions from the public. We ourselves had a successful fair.
The new Collectors Crescent section for smaller exhibitors was well-received by both dealers and visitors. Crescent dealer David Brooker (Woodbury) noted, LIFAF was the best looking fair I have ever attended in over 180 fairs and 23 years. The show introduced us to new people from China, Russia, the UK, the US, France and Italy; and many bought. We sold six works to private clients and bought from other dealers, so business was done with both trade and private clients. The atmosphere in the Crescent was one of friends doing business together, either with new clients or old.
Olympia veterans also reported excellent results. Mary Cooke (London), exhibitor at the fair since its inception, said, We have exhibited at the Summer Olympia Fair since it began. This is the best trading fair we have ever had. The fair looked quite amazing and its been given a much needed re-design and boost. We sold to a number of new overseas buyers and sold our five best pieces within the first two hours of the fair opening. We sold good pieces each day and were very happy with the results. Kaye Michie (Richmond) was also pleased with her results, I did good business almost entirely with new customers. I sold seven pictures to a well known personality who I had not met before.
LIFAFs wide selection of furniture was a popular choice of buyers at Olympia. Moxhams Antiques (Bradford-on-Avon) sold among other objects a patent dining/boardroom table priced over £30,000, a walnut marquetry chest of drawers priced over £20,000, and a set of eight Hepplewhite dining chairs priced at £15,000. A unique 19th century French bamboo side cabinet in the Brighton Pavilion manner priced at £12,500 was among the sales by Lennox Cato (Edenbridge). A chez lounge by Guillermo Ulrich, a 1950s lacquered wood bureau, a writing desk by Paolo Buffa and several other pieces of fine furniture were sold by Gordon Watson Ltd (London).
Furniture sales at Lucy Johnson (London) included a 17th century Spanish walnut cupboard from the Maidens Tower, Leeds Castle and a Swiss walnut drawleaf table also from the 1600s, both priced at £15,000. The dealer also sold from its stock of Modern British Pictures, including works by John Piper and John Tunnard, priced at £20,000. Each day I spoke to informed and/or affluent people who were looking to buy. Half of my sales were to new clients, said Johnson.
Ceramics were the star at Sylvia Powell Decorative Arts (London), which sold objects ranging from £500 to £30,000 by William De Morgan, the Martin Brothers, Jean Cocteau and Fornasetti. We had a wonderfully successful fair selling to both old and new clients, said Powell. Decorative objects were also offered at Geoffrey Stead (Banbury), which sold an early 17th century Florentine statue of Neptune priced at £17,000.
John Hamshere with Hamshere Gallery (London), which specialises in canine paintings and jewellery, noted, We sold several good pieces at the fair - many to new clients. The gallery sold two paintings to a new website client and handled requests for 30 dog paintings for a New York interior designer, two 18th century portraits for another American client, and the request of yet another new client who wants to fill a house with the gallerys portraits.
Clocks from Richard Price (Dorset) found multiple buyers. Throughout the fair, there were always people who showed an interest in our clocks, said Price. Fifteen of the sales were to new clients I met for the first time at the fair.
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The Lynching of Shirley Sherrod
The human price of indiscriminate politics.
Twenty-four years ago, Shirley Sherrod helped Roger Spooner save his farm. She was black, and he was white, but they were more than that. They were two people working together to keep a South Georgia family on its land.
This week, they were flattened into a political cartoon. To score points in a fight between the Tea Party and the NAACP over which side is "racist," Sherrod and Spooner were caricatured: she as a black bigot, he as a white dupe. The nuances of their story were erased.
Now the truth of what happened between them has overtaken the caricature, and they're being cast aside again. The right and left are back at one another's throats, each side depicting the ruckus over Sherrod as proof of the other's bigotry and dishonesty. We still don't get it. This isn't about your side or mine. It's about the people we trample while fighting. It's about the common weakness that makes us susceptible not just to racism but to political polarization: our propensity to see one another as members of groups rather than as individuals.
Four months ago, at an NAACP dinner, Sherrod told the story of how she met Spooner. It was 1986. She was working for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund. He was a farmer seeking help against foreclosure. "He was trying to show me he was superior to me," Sherrod told the NAACP audience. "I was struggling with the fact that so many black people have lost their farm land, and here I was, faced with having to help a white person save their land. So I didn't give him the full force of what I could do." She told the audience that she "took him to a white lawyer" because "I figured if I'd take him to one of them, that his own kind would take care of him."
On Monday, conservative activist Andrew Breitbart posted Sherrod's remarks on his Web site, BigGovernment.com. He introduced a two-minute video excerpt of her speech with these words: "Context is everything."
To Breitbart, the relevant context was the summer political fight between the Tea Party and the NAACP. He had known about the Sherrod video since March but was posting it now to embarrass the NAACP. He headlined his item "The NAACP Awards Racism," and he used the video to launch a diatribe against Marxism, socialism, and "Obama's left-wing agenda." To implicate Obama, he framed Sherrod's speech as proof that "her federal duties are managed through the prism of race and class distinctions." The video's introductory text made the accusation explicit: Sherrod "admits that in her federally appointed position" as the USDA's Georgia director of rural development, "she discriminates against people due to their race."
The video never supported the accusation. It dealt with events 23 years before Sherrod's federal appointment. Nevertheless, it destroyed her. It was replayed everywhere. The NAACP denounced her. The USDA forced her to resign. Nobody asked her to explain herself or looked at her job performance to see whether she had practiced discrimination. The video was enough. The NAACP, having secured the right of all people to sit at the front of the bus, threw Sherrod under it. In his statement, NAACP President Ben Jealous claimed "she gave no indication she had attempted to right the wrong she had done" to Spooner.
But there were many indications that she had righted her wrong. The evidence was in the memories of Spooner and his wife and in the full video of Sherrod's speech, which the NAACP possessed but hadn't bothered to consult. The Spooners began to correct the record, explaining how Sherrod had followed up and saved their farm. Tuesday evening, the NAACP posted the full video of her speech, demonstrating that after Breitbart's excerpt ended, Sherrod had gone on to describe what she did for Spooner when his white lawyer failed to help:
I spent time there in my office calling everybody I could think so to try to see—help me find the lawyer who would handle this. … Working with him made me see that it's really about those who have versus those who don't. You know—and they could be black, and they could be white. They could be Hispanic. And it made me realize then that I needed to work to help poor people. … God helped me to see that it's not just about black people. It's about poor people. … I've come to realize that we have to work together. … We have to get to the point, as Toni Morrison said, [where] race exists, but it doesn't matter.
These wise and moving words had been excised from the original clip. They gave the real context of Sherrod's remarks—what had happened 24 years ago between her and Spooner and what she had learned from it—not the fake political context in which, to Breitbart, she was just another weapon.
We're lucky the truth survived. Lucky that Spooner, at 87, is alive to tell the tale. Lucky that somebody kept a full recording of the speech.
What has Breitbart learned from this fiasco? Nothing. Yesterday, he brushed off the new evidence, telling the New York Times, "They're trying to make this about me and Shirley Sherrod. This is about the NAACP." To him, the truth about Sherrod is beside the point. What's important is the political fight. BigGovernment.com now depicts Sherrod as a "sacrificial lamb" butchered by the NAACP and the Obama administration to hide their racism.
Unembarrassed by the exposure of his politically edited video, Breitbart continues to caricature Sherrod. Last night, he posted an excerpt in which she talks sadly about black farmers selling their land. She tells the audience that race is no predictor of virtue, noting that she has worked with honest whites and exploitative blacks. Breitbart's headline ignores these inconvenient reflections. It shouts: "Shirley Sherrod Laments Land Being Sold to White Man."
Jealous, the NAACP president, thinks the lesson stops here. He says Fox News and "Tea Party Activist" Breitbart "snookered" him into denouncing Sherrod. Using Sherrod's defamation as a political springboard, he accuses "leaders in the Tea Party movement like Dick Armey and Sarah Palin" of failing to address the movement's bigotry. He concludes: "Next time we are confronted by a racial controversy broken by Fox News or their allies in the Tea Party like Mr. Breitbart, we will consider the source and be more deliberate in responding."
No, Mr. Jealous. This isn't about Sarah Palin or Fox News. Your problem isn't that you failed to consider the source. It's that you failed to consider the evidence. You didn't talk to Sherrod or Spooner. You didn't watch the full video, to which your organization had access. The facts, not the source, are what matter. You were too caught up in your feud with the Tea Party to face that lesson squarely. You still are. You were too preoccupied with sending a message about the NAACP's "zero tolerance policy against racial discrimination" to give a fellow human being a fair hearing.
The danger now is that in the backlash against Breitbart, we'll repeat his mistake. We'll brush aside the original clip of Sherrod, ignoring what we don't want to see. In her speech, there's a frank, painful story of racism and enlightenment. A woman who failed to take a white man's peril seriously because she equated whiteness with privilege discovered that "his own kind" would not, in fact, take care of him. She began to see power in terms of money, not race. She learned to judge farmers and lawyers not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
Her sins are hardly original. Many others before her, including the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, learned the same lessons. Many others will follow. All of us struggle with tribalism. If it isn't the tribalism of black and white, it's the tribalism of left and right. We see the group and misjudge the individual. It's OK to admit this. It's OK to acknowledge your biases, even when they're sexual or racial. They don't make you a monster. They just make you a human being who wants to be better, like Shirley Sherrod and the rest of us. All God's children have wings.
On Monday, Sherrod was driving across Georgia when she got a phone call from a USDA official instructing her to resign. According to Sherrod, the official's stated reason was that "you're going to be on 'Glenn Beck' tonight." But Beck didn't follow the script. On his TV show, he called the video excerpt fishy and said of Sherrod, "If she is relating a story from 1986 to make a point about how her racial perceptions have changed, this woman deserves her job back."
That's the funny thing about people. They'll surprise you.
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