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A week ago today, the Leafs shut out Ottawa 3-0, with the Senators looking primed for a downturn in the wake of the Karlsson injury. Not the case, at least not so far. The Senators rattled off three wins in a row this week, two in shootouts, and both teams will enter the second chapter of their season series playing some good hockey. Paul McLean's Senators look to have the strength in system, the goaltending and enough depth to hang around like a bad smell in the playoff race in spite of the absence of Spezza and Karlsson.
Last Saturday, the Leafs came out on the right end of an ugly one against the Sens. Frazer McLaren had one bounce off of him and in, same goes for Bozak, and John Michael Liles picked up an empty netter in the 3-0 win. What the Leafs will look to replicate is the defensive effort they put out in front of Scrivens, as Big Ben mostly dealt with perimeter shots and didn't have to make too many second saves.
The Senators will be without starter Craig Anderson due to an ankle injury sustained in Thursday's win over the Rangers. Like the Leafs with Scrivens, however, the Senators have been getting good goaltending from Ben Bishop when called upon. He stopped 66 of 68 shots in his last two starts.
The Leafs' lineup is unlikely to see a change from Thursday's winning combination.
It should be a supercharged atmosphere, with the usual throngs of Leafs fans invading Kanata, myself included, only spurred on by feeble attempts to prevent the Blue and White sea from flowing into the Scotiabank.
Don't fail me tonight, Leafs.
Sweet and Fiery Pork Tenderloin
– 1 tsp garlic salt
– 1/2 tsp ground ginger
– 1 lb pork tenderloin
– 1/4 cup Sweet Red Chili Sauce (I used Thai Kitchen)
– 1 tbsp honey
– 1/2 tsp Sriracha sauce (or more to taste)
– Preheat oven to 375°. Mix garlic salt and ginger in small bowl. Rub evenly over pork Place pork on rack in foil-lined roasting pan.
– Roast pork in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes or until desired pork is cooked to your liking. (New pork guidelines allow pork to cook to 145°, if you prefer it cooked well, cook it until the internal temp reads is 160° with a meat thermometer)
– Mix chili sauce, honey and sriracha in small bowl and over pork during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Slice pork and serve with pan juices
Mango Salsa
– 1 large ripe mango, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
– 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
– 1 small clove garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp minced jalepeño, seeds removed and diced
– 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate salsa until ready to serve. Makes 1 cup.


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UsabilityTo begin, the controls and menu system are almost exactly the same as the HVX200, which made it very easy for me to get comfortable working with the camera. If you're not familiar with the HVX200 or other P2-based models, you'll need to take some time to learn it, but that's true of any new camera you work with professionally.
The HPX500 balanced well on my shoulder, it felt nice, and it wasn't quite as heavy as other ENG cameras I've used of the same size. It records to two types of storage media: P2 cards, or a Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 (the FS-100 model is specific to P2 cameras). Unlike the HVX200, there is no tape mechanism on this camera at all. But the good news is that there are four P2 card slots on the camera (Figure 1, below), and the advent of 32GB P2 cards should prove to be enough capacity for a practical workflow for corporate work. With all four slots holding 16GB P2 cards, I had 64GB total recording capacity. You can also increase this capacity and dramatically lower the cost of your storage investment by using the 100GB FS-100, or you can use products such as VeeScope, HD Monitor Pro, or On Location to record directly to a laptop hard drive.Both cameras offer the same shooting modes: You have 480/60i, 30p, 24p in SD; 1080i60, 30p, and 24p, as well as 720p60, 30p, and 24p in HD; you also have variable frame rates in 720p mode of 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, and 60 fps. While the HVX200 is available in an NTSC model and a PAL model, HPX does both formats in the same camera.
The HPX offers three, instead of two, levels of built-in NDF filtering, which I found to be a really handy improvement on the HVX200, as I am a mostly outdoor "nature-ish" shooter. Both cameras have an SD card slot for storing the shooter's customized scene setting presets. A welcome improvement over my HVX200 and other smaller cameras is the 6-pin FireWire port, which is a more stable alternative to the much more common 4-pin port. The use of a 4-pin FireWire port on a tapeless camera was a horrible idea with the HVX200. Thus it's refreshing to see the solid quality 6-pin port on a camera of this level and price range. These are tapeless cameras, so a stable FireWire port is essential. I hope Panasonic and other camera manufacturers learned the lessons of the super-problematic 4-pin port with the HVX200, and will try to avoid these little incompetent ports on future camera designs.
Among the first things I noticed were the silver metal toggle switches for power and other functions. At first glance I thought it was a bad idea. I thought they'd snap off easily. But after using the HPX for a few days, I found these metal toggle switches to be very strong. They were well-constructed and well-recessed into the body of the camera to keep them protected, yet they were still easy to access, even with big fat fingers such as mine.
There is a switch to go between two users, which is great for broadcast applications where you may have more than one person using the camera.
Configurations, ControlsThe unit I had came from Panasonic with a really nice Fujinon lens ($10,000) and an Anton/Bauer battery and charger pack ($5,000) that lasted so long, I never really was able to drain it in the time I had the camera. That sort of battery longevity was very welcome, especially since the battery snaps directly onto the rear end of the camera, unlike most long-life batteries, which have to be attached to your belt. The battery was light, and it made almost no impact on the overall weight of the camera. The lens felt very well-balanced when mounted. Keep in mind that the lens and the battery must be purchased separately from the camera body itself.
All controls are well-situated for practical use. The LCD is positioned behind the operator when the camera is shoulder-mounted. This will be handy for DPs on indie shoots or for producers in the field. They can stand behind the camera operator to see what is being recorded. For a lone shooter who goes from viewfinder to LCD a lot, this will be a compromise. I found the LCD difficult to adjust to a comfortable position for my body. It was very limited in its adjustment range, and it seemed to be permanently at an inconvenient angle toward the camera.
Thus, I wasn't overly thrilled with the viewfinder. I found the image quality of the viewfinder fair, but not great, which is disappointing for an HD camera. There's no option to switch from black and white to color as with the HVX200. I've heard the argument that "real" camera operators don't want color in the viewfinder. But there is also the argument that this is an outdated paradigm, and when shooting HD, you really do need color in the viewfinder. Personally, my work requires a viewfinder that's switchable between both, as you really do need color to work when shooting HD footage. Yes, the times they are a-changing. This was one of only two features of the HPX500 that I was not happy with. And how much it bothers you is something that will depend on the camera operator. It's not an issue that will make or break the functionality/usability of this camera, but it will certainly annoy those of us who insist on being able to switch to color for HD work.
Focus Assist IssuesThis brings me to the second feature of the HPX500 that I found pretty disappointing: the Focus Assist system. I've read other reviews: Some folks love it, and some folks hate it. Focus Assist is a must-have on any HD camera; LCD screens and viewfinders are simply not able to give you enough image detail to do fine adjustments to the focus, as well as other image details. On my HVX200, when I hit the Focus Assist button, it places a square in the middle of my LCD and viewfinder and fills it with an enlarged section of the frame's center.
On the HPX500, Panasonic uses a live graph system. When the Focus Assist is activated, it is overlaid on your image in the LCD and viewfinder, thus obscuring it, with a graph that is updating in real time. It reads image data and displays it in a way that allows you to adjust your focus according to the graph display data. I found it worked just fine in most situations, but in some it didn't help at all. I still needed to rely on an external monitor. In even moderately low light, the graph doesn't seem to have enough data to function properly. Likewise, in bright light—again, not super-bright light, just light somewhat brighter than you'd prefer to shoot in—the graph did not respond in a useful manner.
In a studio situation, it would work just fine, as you would have total control over your lighting. But in run-and-gun field work and ENG work, you're not always in optimal lighting situations and often have no control over the lighting. Thus, this Focus Assist graph is nice, but it is very limited in its real-world use. Other reviewers have responded much more favorably to this feature than I have, and I suspect that its appeal for shooters may depend on the environments they tend to shoot in most of the time. I do a lot of outdoor shooting for documentary and nature shots. For this type of work, I'd have to have some alternative to this graph to help with focus. And for professional HD work, you really should simply be using an external production monitor—except in ENG and run-and-gun situations, which is what this camera is built for.
Menu NavigationOne feature this camera has over my HVX200 is the menu navigation buttons. The buttons are easier to access, and they are laid out to more easily accommodate the eye/hand coordination needed. On the HVX, the buttons are at a 90-degree angle from what your eye sees on the LCD screen, and working with them takes a good bit of getting used to.
On the HPX, the buttons offer a more natural, instinctive feel. Both cameras have the same menu system, though the HPX has a few additional menu items due to its more complex build and configuration.
Image Controls and ComparisonsEasy-to-use controls, well-balanced, nice weight factor. In lieu of the so-so viewfinder and wacky Focus Assist, so far so good. What about the image quality? What about low light? What about bright, blown-out light? What about image control?
Let me start with the features that are the same on my HVX200. The image controls are the same, and they allow for a great deal of control and range of adjustment for recording. For those of you who aren't familiar with P2 cameras, there are quite a few menu controls to adjust your image. There's black knee, gamma curves, color balancing, and many other controls. Using a camera like the HVX200 or HPX500 is not like using a PD170 or VX2100. It's more like working with a digital film camera. There are many more options for controlling your image quality and the stylized look of the image you record. These cameras do take more time to learn to use than some others, but the control you get is well worth the time. The Scene Settings store customizable camera setups, which makes accessing them quick and easy—a really handy feature. So, how's the image quality? It's really great! Does it blow my HVX200 out of the water? Theoretically, it should; the HVX has only 1/3" CCDs, and the HPX has 2/3" chips. And indeed it does. Once you learn the camera's adjustments, the image quality is a noticeable improvement. There's more detail in the HPX's image compared to the HVX, and there's a little more color depth too, as shown in Figure 2, below. There was a bluish hue I had trouble getting rid of, but had I been able to use the HPX500 longer and learn it better, I'm sure I could have compensated. In low light, the HPX500 did a bit better than the HVX200 did—not by leaps and bounds, but definitely noticeable. I did notice that using just ambient room light in a run-and-gun scenario, when zoomed in on a subject, whites in the background tended to blow out very easily. So what about the zoom? The HPX500's zoom seems much more fluid and sophisticated compared to my little HVX200. But much of that is the difference between the HVX's zoom and the zoom of whatever lens you put on the HPX. Figure 3 (left) shows a wide shot with the HPX500; Figure 4 (right) is a close-up shot zoomed from the same location, using only ambient light.Overall ImpressionsOverall, the HPX500 delivers a better-quality image than my HVX200 does, and depth of field is improved quite a bit due to a better lens system. Is it enough to justify the $8,000 price difference? Well, at first, when I was in the field using both cameras side by side, looking at LCD screens, I didn't think so. But having experimented with the same shots done by both cameras side by side in post for awhile, I've changed my mind.
It's not a difference that grabbed me right off the bat. But when I started compositing, coloring, and grading, then outputting the two in various formats (H.264 for web, DVD, native DVCPRO-HD QT for computer viewing), I really began to notice the differences. The HVX200 gives an awesome image for its price and CCD size. But at the end of the postproduction day, I was more impressed with the HPX500. I may consider this camera in a few months when it's time to upgrade. But keep in mind that if you take the same upgrade path I'm considering and go from an HVX200 to an HPX500, there's still going to be a learning curve to get the image color right. There are some significant differences between using the HVX200's glass and a $10k lens system, of course.
Aside from the semi-useful Focus Assist and the lack of a color option in the viewfinder, the HPX500 is a very easy-to-use, flexible, good quality camera. Would I use this for wedding or dance recital work? Never. Low light still isn't there in any HD format to begin with. And it's just too big and overblown for that type of work. But if you do corporate work, serious sports shooting, indie filmmaking, and the like, this is an awesome camera to use. It's a little lighter than other ENG cams at its level (perhaps due to the lack of tape transport machinery), it's more flexible in the formats it can shoot, and the speed of the P2 workflow, along with the ability to add the quality glass that you want, make for an awesome camera.
Great color depth, detail, improved depth-of-field, and ease/flexibility of control, along with the wide flexibility of recording formats make the HPX500 very worth its price. Again, the Fujinon lens and Anton/Bauer battery pack/charger that my test system came with were top-notch, and rounded out this camera very nicely. Now, if Barry Green can do a good DVD users' guide for this camera, like the one he did for the HVX200, we'd be in great shape!
So, if you plan to spend $30,000 on a camera system (once you add in the lens, battery pack, P2 cards, etc.), want to go HD, and would like one hell of a fantastic image at the end of the day (despite a few quirks), the HPX500 delivers.
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I've shot them but never talk to anyone that has long term experience with them.
The fit and finish look superb.
I'm getting ready to drop a wad of dough and would like some feedback.
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Vollmer conversions are pretty hard to beat. I have two HKs that have been through Vollmers shop -- both are Billistics conversions, but had been reworked and finished in their superb finish (one SuperPlate, one the predecessor to SP). The thing I dig about Vollmer is that you pretty much are going to get (or better) what he describes. I also picked up a converted AR15 from them -- while the finish is somewhat lacking (but I knew that up front), the function is 100%.
IMHO, you really can't go wrong with Vollmer products. True, the price is a bit high (but on HKs, it's pretty much that anywhere!), but you will get it as described and it will work.
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New for 2015
The Mazda MX-5 Miata remains largely unchanged for the 2015 model year, the last year before the new 2016 Miata arrives. A 25th Anniversary Edition was produced, but all 100 models sold out in 10 minutes.
Vehicle Overview
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is an iconic two-seater front-engine rear-drive sports car that proves a car doesn't need lots of power to be fun. The Miata comes in traditional soft-top convertible or power retractable hard-top form, and is Mazda's only drop-top variant.
The 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata is powered by a 167-hp 2.0-liter I-4 that makes 140 lb-ft of torque (automatic models make 158 hp), and can be paired with a five- or six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The EPA rates the five-speed manual at 22/28 mpg (city/highway), and both six-speeds at 21/28 mpg.
The Miata's two convertible tops (cloth or power retractable hard top) go down quickly: the cloth in seconds (unlatch and throw back), and the hard-top in 10 seconds after unlatching the top while not moving. The 2015 Miata is excellent as a no-frills sports car, but does offer a few modern niceties with the Grand Touring trims, such as a Bose sound system, Bluetooth connectivity, leather seating, HID headlights, and hands-free keyless access,. Unlike the first-generation Miata, this third generation comes standard with air conditioning, power windows, power locks, and a number of other now-expected features on modern cars. If you're wondering what PRHT stands for, it's "power retractable hard top."
Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS have crash tested the 2015 Mazda Miata.
What We Think
The 2015 model year marks the last year of the third-generation Mazda Miata. The icon still exhibits the same traits that made us love the first Miata, and led it to claim our first Automobile of the Year award, as well as numerous All-Star awards over the years. In an Editor's Notebook review of a 2012 Mazda Miata PRHT one editor explained, "What I love about the MX-5 is that you can feel every linkage and resistance in the manual transmission, each iota of grip and rebound in the steering wheel, and even the working of the suspension as you accelerate or corner briskly. The Mazda MX-5 is a car that floods the driver with the joy and sensation of driving. Although it's not especially fast and has only middling amounts of grip, the MX-5 is huge fun to drive due to its subjective qualities."
When compared to the current crop of affordable two-seater sports cars like Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, the current Miata has a little more body roll (longer suspension travel), and the steering wheel could be smaller and have a thicker rim. Honestly, our complaints for the Miata can be likened to grasping at straws, as the little roadster is simply an excellent vehicle.
Should you buy a 2015 Miata, or wait for the 2016 to come out? We know you won't be disappointed with the third generation, but we're excited to note that the new fourth-gen Miata is smaller and lighter. If you can't contain your two-seat convertible excitement, and your local dealer is offering some good deals, we think it would be hard to go wrong with a 2015 Mazda Miata.
You'll Like
- Simple, no-frills roadster
- Track days in a PRHT, no roll cage necessary
- Enough power to run the AC and go up a hill
You Won't Like
- Simple, with none of the frills found in other 2015 models
- Still not terribly fast
- PRHT isn't a fully automatic top, you still need to unlatch it at the window
Key Competitors
- Subaru BRZ
- Scion FR-S
- Volkswagen Beetle
- Mini Roadster


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Small Business Tax Deduction Strategies lays out 11 shrewd tax-planning moves you can make to reap the biggest tax savings. Learn how the economic stimulus law affects the Section 179 deduction and bonus depreciation, and how to maximize home office write-offs, tax deductions for business vehicles and business travel, and tax shelters in investment property.
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You can take the Section 179 write-off for tangible business assets, such as machinery, office equipment, office supplies, PCs and "heavy" vehicles used over 50% for business. It's also available for off-the-shelf software. (The expensing election isn't allowed for buildings or building components.)
Strategy: Rethink your long-term strategy on equipment buying; front-load more purchases into this year. Remember that the maximum Section 179 deduction (a whopping $250,000 for 2009) is scheduled to fall back to lower levels after 2009.
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2. Boost your business income limit. Don't forget that your business income includes all income from businesses in which you actively participate. If you pull down a salary, either part time or full time, in addition to running a business, the extra income increases the amount of the allowance.
Also, don't forget that the Section 179 deduction can be combined with bonus depreciation for 2009 only. This is an unparalleled one-two punch for business owners.
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The $250,000 Section 179 expensing allowance can provide a big tax boost if you need to buy new equipment this year. But you may not have the cash on hand to make the purchases.
Strategy: Borrow what you need to finance your purchases. You can claim the full Section 179 allowance on the equipment cost, even if you don't immediately pay for the purchases. The critical figure is the cost of the property, not the amount you spend out of pocket.
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Section 179: Bigger deductions for 'heavy' SUVsIf you choose to deduct actual expenses rather than use the standard mileage allowance, you should be aware of a potentially huge tax advantage for owning "heavy" SUVs, vans and pickups. As long as these vehicles have a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) above 6,000 pounds, they're considered "trucks" for tax purposes.
When these "heavy" vehicles are used more than 50% for business, they can be depreciated much more rapidly than other passenger vehicles.
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But there's a potential downside to a switch. Once you begin using the actual expense method, you can't change back to the standard mileage deduction later. And, if you started using the standard mileage rate for a leased car, you must continue to use it for the entire lease period.
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Compare this cost figure with your projected rental costs for 10 years and factor in expected rent increases (4% per year is realistic). Don't overlook your company's future expansion needs. Whether you buy or rent, you must be able to expand or contract space as you need it. If you plan to own your space, you may want to consider buying a larger building and renting out part of your space on a short-term basis.
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You must own at least 10% of the property, and you generally can't own the property through a limited partnership interest. You have to "actively manage" the property. That doesn't mean you have to replace faulty fuses or switches. You can hire a property manager if you want and a rental agent, but you must participate in management decisions, such as tenant selection and capital improvements, and you must keep records to show how you've participated.
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Rental property: Turn your child's college lodging into a tax shelterLet's assume you have a child in college who wants to live off campus, and at the same time you could be looking to buy real estate to shelter your income. Here's how to kill two birds with one stone:
Strategy: Buy real estate property near the school, and rent a unit to your child. For your child, this provides reliable off-campus housing. For you, it's a tax shelter that will probably appreciate in value.
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Self-employed: tax deductions for your home officeWhile some view the home office deduction as audit bait, you'll withstand any IRS scrutiny if you know and follow the home office deduction rules.
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Strategy: Turn your home into a rental property. Hold it out for rent while you relocate. Then you can deduct a loss when you sell the place. This tax move takes advantage of a key distinction for investment or business property. If you rent out your home, you're generally entitled to the same benefits as any other landlord.
Suppose your home rebounds in value sometime down the road. In that case, you might re-convert the home to a personal residence. Reason: After two years, you could qualify for the home sale exclusion on the real estate capital gains tax.
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IRS deductions: business travel expensesSo long as the "primary reason" for a trip is business-related, a sole proprietor, partner or LLC member can write off 100% of the transportation costs within the United States. But if a vacation is your primary motivation, you can't deduct a dime.
Strategy: Mix a few vacation days into your business trips. That way, you can deduct all transportation costs, including airfare, travel to and from airports, cab fare between lodgings and business meetings, etc.—with the IRS's blessing.


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Discussion in 'TV & Media' started by ALF, Apr 7, 2013.
Okay, "surprising" then, to me.
Fair enough. I must admit I was a little surprise too when he said it but then I remembered where we were in the timeline
I hate to say it, but I didn't buy all the(white) characters being that upset about Dr. King's death. Some of them, yes. Not all. Don's drinking again now? The man needs a therapist.
I'm worried someone will shoot Henry. Ouch. Oh well, Don. Maybe you should take Bobby to the movies more than once in a blue moon? Or maybe Bobby senses than Henry isn't a big giant douchebag like you? I should feel sorry for Don, but I don't. And I'm okay with that.
Don is a complex character which is part of the fascination. He isn't all bad or all good. He has his demons (like many people) and can be reactive like a lot if not most people. I'd argue that a lot of people just react rather than think first before they say or do something.
And I think thats true of all or most of the characters on the show. They're nuanced rather than mostly caricatures.
I, too, agree that not all white people would have been so broken up about the death of MLK. There would have been quite a few like Harry for whom it was just another well known person who died and life moves on. This happens every time someone famous dies---some are really affected and others just shrug and wonder what the fuss is about. We still see this happen---witness more recently when Princess Di and Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston died and they were just celebrities. MLK represented a lot more than the examples I just cited, but the reactions to such a death are still essentially the same.
Some of the characters were more concerned about the black reaction would be. There was a long time racial tension starting bubble to the surface. Some of their public being upset my have been about person concerns. It was stated outright by Henry but probably felt by others too.
True. We know how history played out, but at the time a lot of people were really worried about racial tensions. Up here in Canada I remember enough about the FLQ in Quebec that had a lot of people very nervous. Today we know that it was just a handful of goofs, but back then no one knew and a lot of people were worried.
Yes, this was only about three years after the Watts riots and less than a year after what was referred to as the "Long Hot Summer." As such, it would not be surprising for some people to worry about what the black reaction would be. And, in fact, some major cities did see rioting following MLK's murder.
More thoughts on this weeks episode:
The "previously on mad men" sequence had yet another "Don's going to die" foreshadowing moment when they played back the clip of his son saying that, when he's 40, Don will be dead.
Cool. Harry Hamlin.
Peggy's boss so has the hots for her. He may be middle-aged and married but he's probably still an improvement on her dirty hippie loser boyfriend.
Pete is a horrible little weasel but I strangely enough identified with him in that scene where he was on the phone with Trudy. Not because he's a cheating bastard but because you could feel some confusion and pain and even remorse when he realized he had done something incredibly stupid and now he was paying a price and would probably be paying that price for the rest of his life. Pete is the exemplar of what Don Draper's life would really be like for most people.
And again as I mentioned earlier in another thread as much of a creep as Pete is, for some reason he's the most progressive white character on the show when it comes to civil rights issues.
Joan awkwardly trying to hug dons secretary and her reaction was terribly funny in a horrible way.
Oh, the crazy insurance guy is Ethan from "lost". I knew he looked familiar.
God Betty is a bitch. And sadly Sally is turning into her.
Whoa planet of the apes spoiler alert!
By 1960s standards and putting aside his cheating ways And the divorce, Don is actually a pretty decent father to his son. The drinking isn't cool but taking an upset kid to the movies really isn't that bad of a thing. I thought his speech about fatherhood was one of the most genuine things we've ever seen come out of Don Draper.
And when his son is more worried about Henry then Don was a real punched in the gut
Oh and Hamm standing out on the balcony looking down on the city with the sirens..he must be the next Batman
I'm glad to see Bobby and Ginsberg get more to do. Now that Sally is a teen, Bobby fills the void of child character.
Seeing scenes from Planet of the Apes was as great as hearing You Only Live Twice at the end of last season.
It's too late for it in the timeline now, but they really missed an opportunity last year for Bobby to get caught up in the Batman craze. Or Harry making some bean-counter mention of it.
You can see signs of Don not loving/caring about his kids as far back as the first season when he left Sally's birthday right in the middle of it and then came back at night with a dog, as if it were an afterthought. Betty's reaction, "I don't know what to say," was all that needed to be said.
Don's a great dad when he only has to be a dad once in a while.
The best exchange of the show: "Don't do anything crazy!" "Too late for that, I'm going to Harlem in a tuxedo!"
I said this exact thing to a friend at work yesterday. She was aghast. Hard to believe Roger wouldn't have had something snarkey to say. But I do understand that Weiner was showing us the perspective of the people who loved MLK or at least thought he was doing something important. It would not have suited the narrative to focus on Roger being "Roger" here.
No, in America, in the 60's, MLK was a polarizing figure. People either grenuinely loved him or hated him. When he was killed, some wept, some rejoiced, hardly any shrugged.
This is one of the reasons I love this show so much. Pete is a character I would love to punch in the face every time I see his face and he irritates the other characeters in similar fashion. But, just like real life, there is more to the character than meets the eye.
The most honest Don has ever been on the show. His relationship with Bobby is not what it should be and that is Don's fault, but it does appear it may improve. May be too late for Sally and we'll see about Gene.
MEgan's reaction to Don's little speech was interesting too. He is such a fool. This woman knows more of his crap in just a year than crazy ass Betty knows to this day and she is still devoted to the guy. Megan is so smart and so GGG that I expect that when she finds out about Don's cheating, that will be it for their marriage.
This was a great episode.
It's interesting that Don got such a harsh reaction for taking his son to the movies. It's probably one of the character's few redeeming moments, and he got a 'you're a horrible person' speech.
I agree that the reactions seemed a bit odd. Though, I did enjoy the back and forth between Pete and Harry.
I took Megan's reaction to be less about him taking his son to the movies and more about her perception that Don was hiding from his feelings/his other kids in that bottle of Canadian Club. She explicitly complained about his drinking all day in fact.
I always wondered what that bottle said. Now I'm gonna have to try some of that.
It's...okay. It's the whiskey that pretty much everyone's parents drank in the 60s and 70s as I recall (assuming they drank whiskey). It is, in fact, probably the exact kind of stuff Don would have drank.
You gotta feel for Peggy. She finally took the leap away from Don and what did it get her? Now she's got two crazy bosses. And just when she thinks she's up for a snuggly session with Ted, in comes Don to fuck with her head again.
It was hard to see Joan turn on Don but we knew it was coming from his recklessness, eliminating what she did for the company. Pete, as always, made all the wrong decisions. What's the new firm to be called? Chaough Draper Sterling Cooper Campbell Harris? CDSCCH for short.
Lots of turning points tonight. And some outstanding hair.
I've always thought Trudy was a dish. And Pete deserves whatever he's got coming although he let his father-in-law get the better of him. He could just as easily threatened him with mutual destruction so to speak.
Don has got to learn there are more nuanced ways to deal with a client.
Draper has a self destructive streak a mile wide.
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reverting to ICE car for memorial day travel
reverting to ICE car for memorial day travel
Why can't you risk it? Wait times, if there are any at all, usually aren't that bad.
Harrris Ranch Supercharger used to have 1 bay, now it has 7 bays.
How did that happen? Not because owners were silent and switched to ICE.
You need not to revert to ICE. Tesla has so much cash that it will announce tomorrow to pay back government loan 9 years early!
You need to document that there is a bottleneck or a need for additional Supercharger somewhere and send it to
Aleks, NO FEAR MY FRIEND!
Get an early start and its HIGHLY unlikely you will have to wait. Explain to your wife (patiently) that you paid almost 100k for a car and want to use it. Package the whole thing up as an adventure and go for it.
If I already had my MS, there's no way in hell I'd take an ICE vehicle on a road trip if there were SuperChargers along the route.
What the wife doesn't understand yet is that any long trip in the MS is half as fatiguing as in any ICE. In the beginning my wife was always suggesting to take the Benz, now she packs the MS without asking.
Even a SC with wait is faster than a 20kW charger.
I hope safety plays into your decision. There is no car as safe as a Tesla Model S. You can not put a price on safety. There are to many distracted drivers out in the wild.
Sorry Brian...tooooo Many!
When I got my MS, the old ICE started to melt, now, it has completely evaporated!
I agree with skymaster's emphasis on safety. I posted pictures on the other thread when kids and yellow bus were mentioned and now, I re-post it here:
Tesla Model S earned a five-star safety rating (maximum NHTSA rating.)
"The Model S is so structurally sound, that the NHTSA's roof crush resistance testing machine actually broke when they tried to test the Model S under it.
The Model S's roof crush resistance is over twice the requirement by the NHTSA."
Look at the all mangled Honda Accord then look at the intact Model S' cabin as its driver walked away with minor injuries.
I guess you can already figured out but if you want to know the fate of 2 occupants of the Honda Accord, watch the Youtube below
Driving to International CES at Las Vegas last January, I had a friend who refused to ride with me because he thought the wait would be too long at Barstow. No wait then and today there are four SuperCharger stations. Drive both cars and see who gets there first. In my case, I left an hour early and arrived before the friend with the ICE car!
PS: If you do drive only the ICE car, be sure to stop for a minute at all the SuperChargers to prove that there is no line!
OMG - the YouTube link blamed the Tesla driver for hitting the Honda. I thought it was illegal to even scratch a Tesla...
Harris Ranch has a pool. In the unlikely event get detained waiting for an open station, ask if you can go for a swim.
Since Aleksandyr worries about long line cueing up at Tesla Superchargers for this Memorial weekend so I checked out late Friday night 05/24/2013 11:41PM at Tejon Ranch
And my Tesla Model S was the only one there. Boohoo, myself out of 6 working bays is a very lonely number. May be it's too late at night for the holiday crowd.
I assumed that late night is no good for holiday crowd so I checked out Harris Ranch on Saturday, 05/25/2013 at 3:58PM, but the result was the same!
ICE were all packed at the parking lot, but my Tesla Model S friends were no where to be found. Myself out of 6 + 1 = 7 working bays is a very lonely number!
Hmmm! I must be an odd ball! May be Tesla owners took Aleksandyr's precaution and switched to ICE for the holiday weekend instead!
That might have been his strategy all along...
Btw - thanks for the pictures of the SC.
I would love to check out Harris this weekend just for fun, but the DMV suspended my car license on Friday because my insurance screwed up the paperwork a second time. The S is in my garage jailed until I can fix it after the long weekend - grrrh.
Don't know about Cali, but went to Delaware supercharger on friday night, only Tesla there out of 4 bays.
Yeah, with the current # of Teslas on the road, and the % in that specific area at any one time, with the # of bays and the brevity of the traveler-in-a-hurry stops, I think the worry-warting is entirely unjustified. So far. I think TM's intention is to keep that ratio of open bays to thirsty cars >1:1 continuously.
Sorry, that you in California, have to wait sometimes for a SuperCharger. My experience here in the Midwest has been that even if I drive 5 states in any direction, I can't find a single SuperCharger to wait in line for---Perhaps Elon should consider that some of us in the Midwest, have also bought MS and would be wonderful if he would stop saturating California (look at the SC map) with unused SupercChargers and consider the rest of us.


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Carlton: Straw polls make Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel look like heavy Heisman favorite
The only Heisman suspense left by Saturday may be whether a certain Texas A&M quarterback is introduced as Johnny Manziel or simply Johnny Football.
As expected, Manziel was one of three finalists for the Heisman announced Monday, along with Notre Dame senior linebacker Manti Te'o and Kansas State senior quarterback Collin Klein.
"I'm overwhelmed by this tremendous honor of representing Texas A&M, the 12th Man and all my teammates in New York," Manziel said in a statement released by the school.
"This is a dream come true for me, and I know it's a credit to all my coaches and teammates. I definitely wouldn't be a Heisman finalist without my teammates and coaches."
Based on the numbers from straw polls and stat-crunchers and odds-makers, Manziel enters the week as a significant favorite to become the second A&M player and the first freshman ever to receive college football's most prestigious award. He could become the eighth Heisman winner to play in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
"I'm really confident that he's going to win the Heisman by a comfortable margin," said HeismanPundit.com's Chris Huston. The straw poll that his website runs in conjunction with CBS Sports gave Manziel eight of 11 first-place votes for a comfortable lead over Te'o in a relatively small sample size. But it has successfully predicted the last five Heisman winners and called the top seven in last year's voting.
Stiffarmtrophy.com, which aggregates publicly revealed ballots, has obtained 56 of 928 so far, with 35 first-place votes to Manziel for a solid lead.
Sports books shifted betting lines dramatically to Manziel last week with at least one having odds of 1-6 for him winning the Heisman. A similar move preceded Robert Griffin III's Heisman win last season.
Texas congressman Joe Barton, an A&M graduate, endorsed Manziel's candidacy in a House speech Monday.
Manziel had produced huge numbers in his first college season with 4,600 yards total offense. He broke Archie Manning's SEC record for single-game total offense and Cam Newton's mark for single-season yardage, the latter in just 12 games. Manziel was named the SEC offensive player of the year Monday.
Huston, who ran the successful Heisman campaigns of Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, pointed to a Manziel-led upset of No. 1 Alabama last month. Manziel recorded 345 yards total offense in the 29-24 win.
"It gave credibility to the numbers that Manziel put up over the course of the year," Huston said.
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Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, QB, freshman
By the numbers: Manziel has put together one of the most impressive offensive seasons by any SEC quarterback, led alone a freshman. Manziel set the SEC single-season total offense record and ranks second nationally at 383.33 yards per game. He's just the fifth Bowl Subdivision player to throw for 3,000 yards and run for 1,000 in the same season.
Why he will win: Every Heisman winner needs a moment. Manziel picked his well. With a CBS national TV audience watching, he led a road upset of No. 1 Alabama. The performance validated all the numbers and built hype while other contenders stumbled.
Why he won't: A freshman has never won the Heisman and his numbers weren't great in losses to Florida and LSU. None of that really matters, though. No criticism has really stuck.
Bottom line: Barring a huge upset, Manziel will join John David Crow as an Aggie with the Heisman in a stunning three-month rise to prominence.
Manti Te'o, Notre Dame, LB, senior
By the numbers: The emotional leader of the nation's top scoring defense, Te'o finished the regular season with 103 tackles, just the second Notre Dame player ever to produce 100 tackles for three straight seasons. Then factor in seven interceptions, the most by a Bowl Subdivision linebacker since 2000, and add 5.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and 1.5 sacks.
Why he will win: Te'o is the best player on the No. 1 team, which historically carries some cache cachet with voters. As Notre Dame's stock has risen, so has Te'o's. A scholar-athlete, he brings a compelling life story, overcoming personal tragedy. Don't underestimate the clout of a Notre Dame candidate with Midwest and East voters.
Why he won't: A defensive player hasn't won since Michigan's Charles Woodson in 1997 and he returned kicks and played a little receiver. The numbers for Te'o are very good but not necessarily great.
Bottom line: He should be the runner-up and probably has his eyes already focused on a certain crystal football next month.
Collin Klein, Kansas State, QB, senior
By the numbers: A dual-threat quarterback every bit as effective plowing for short yardage as throwing from the pocket, Klein's big numbers may be just winning. He is 22-5 as a starter. Klein, not a natural thrower, still ranks fourth in the Big 12 in passing efficiency and fifth in rushing (890 yards with 22 touchdowns). His 55 career rushing touchdowns are the fourth most in Big 12 history, behind only Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson and Eric Crouch. He was at his best in a demolition of West Virginia when he accounted for seven TDs.
Why he will win: The offensive-minded Big 12 has produced two Heisman-winning quarterbacks in the last four years. Klein's blue-collar style and work ethic will appeal to some voters. He's a classic overachiever.
Why he won't: Klein's Heisman hopes took a huge hit in a 52-24 loss to Baylor on national TV when he threw three interceptions.
Bottom line: Klein's candidacy was based in part on Kansas State's success. When the Wildcats lost badly, voters looked in a different direction.


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That is in essence what Democratic Progressive Capitalism is.
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In general in the governmental compromise developed in the U. S. over more than two centuries, the Federalist Whig-Republican party group has wanted the government to be more friendly to the private property and affluent parts of society.
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After Wednesday night's loss to the Nationals, Alex Rodriguez is hitting .157 in June. His OPS is a pedestrian 642 and he's hit just two home runs after slamming seven in his first month back from the disabled list. As you'd imagine, the fans at Yankee Stadium are less than thrilled with those developments and have been making their voices heard whenever A-Rod makes an out at home.
That's nothing to get too upset about. Such is life for a struggling superstar player, and Rodriguez is struggling mightily. At least he deserves brickbats for the way he's swinging the bat. Less deserved are the suggestions on Thursday that he deserves scorn for taking a walk with a runner on third base in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game.
A-Rod's detractors would have you believe that a real winner, a true Yankee, would have swung at a bad pitch and driven in the run. Peace would have reigned in the valley, the rain clouds would lift and New York would embrace him with open arms. And, to an extent, they're right. If A-Rod drives in Brett Gardner everyone would be happy.
The Yankees had a better chance of winning the game after Rodriguez walked. As good a chance as if he'd gotten a hit? Of course not, but a much better chance than if he'd made an out. It's hard to think of many players who get criticized for helping their teams win games.
What are those people saying if Rodriguez swings at a bad pitch and popped out to the second baseman? Or if he'd chases a couple of pitches out of the zone and strikes out? We can't know exactly which expletive they'd use in close proximity to A-Rod's name, but we can assume that they wouldn't be praising A-Rod for trying to win the game. There'd be much talk about him trying to do too much and how he shouldn't be expanding his strike zone to try and win the game all by himself.
Compare that to Robinson Cano's at-bat that led to the game-ending double play. Cano's been praised for having a tremendous at-bat before finally succumbing to Mike MacDougal. Tremendous at-bats end with a player making something positive happened. Cano certainly battled, but the game was over either way. Swap Cano and A-Rod and are the reactions are the same?
The second oldest meme in New York is saying that Rodriguez gets held to a different standard. The oldest is that there's no better guess than the second one. Both of them apply here.
Josh Alper is a writer living in New York City and is a contributor to FanHouse.com and ProFootballTalk.com in addition to his duties for NBCNewYork.com.


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Speaker of the House, John Boehner has some 'splainin' to do…
The Washington Post -Chris Cillizza
It's hard to overestimate the significance of what happened — or, more accurately, didn't happen — on the House floor tonight.
Roughly 24 hours after publicly pledging that the House would pass a bill that would extend the current tax rates for all but those earning $1 million or more, Speaker John Boehner was forced to admit defeat — putting out a statement explaining that the legislation lacked the requisite support to bring it up for a vote on the floor.
To be clear: This was a gambit by Boehner designed to be a show of force to President Obama. This was Boehner putting himself out on a limb in hopes wavering members would follow him. This vote mattered to Boehner.
And he lost it.
It's not clear what the fallout within the chamber will be — there is no obvious challenger to Boehner as Speaker but one could, of course, appear in the wake of this moment — but here's what we now know:
1. Any bargaining power Boehner had with Obama — or hoped to have — is gone. The goal of passing "Plan B" was to be able to say to the president and Senate Democrats that House Republicans were the only people who had passed something that would avert the fiscal cliff. Now, not so much. Obama already had the upper hand in these negotiations — he was reelected just over a month ago — and Boehner knew it. What happened on the House floor tonight made a bad bargaining situation for Boehner that much worse.
2. The Republican party is in a bad place. Boehner is, ostensibly, the leader of the GOP right now since he is the Republican foil to the President. When that leader can't rally a majority of votes in a chamber his party controls for a proposal he has made clear is personally and politically important to him, it suggests one thing: no one is at the controls. It's also the latest indicator that the party is deeply divided between establishment types like Boehner who are trying to find the best deal possible and the base of the party who isn't interested in making those sorts of compromises.
3. Boehner has lost control of the narrative. The next few days will be filled with stories about how this happened and what it means for Boehner. There are – and will be more — quotes from conservative types questioning why he even sought to bring the bill to a vote. There will be those privately — and maybe publicly — raising concerns about his political relevance. Boehner has been around the political block before and knows all of this is coming. And, if a deal gets reached at some point between now and Dec. 31, he will likely (and smartly) declare victory and try to move on. But the next ten days (at least) are going to be very rough for him — and on Republicans more broadly.
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Transformed pitching staffs headline Spring Training
By Andrew Simon / Special to MLB.com
The Blue Jays' 2012 season ended, like each one since 1993, with no playoff berth. On the final day, general manager Alex Anthopoulos previewed the offseason with unusual candor.
"I don't see how with a straight face I can tell anybody we're all set in the starting rotation," Anthopoulos said.
Indeed, Toronto was far from set. Following a year in which the club compiled the Majors' fifth-worst ERA and second-worst fielding-independent pitching (FIP), Anthopoulos embarked upon a monumental renovation.
The improvements extended beyond the mound, but were focused there, with two trades netting the rotation a new top three in veterans R.A. Dickey, Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle. A staff decimated by injuries and underperformance suddenly appeared robust.
While the Blue Jays' overhaul was dramatic, it didn't stand alone. With camps beginning to open for pitchers and catchers, many clubs are welcoming a slew of fresh faces.
The Royals followed a similarly bold path after their starters ranked 26th in ERA. GM Dayton Moore paid a steep price in prospects to snag James Shields and Wade Davis from the Rays. He acquired Ervin Santana from the Angels and re-signed Jeremy Guthrie, who pitched effectively after a midseason trade from the Rockies.
"I honestly believe we're not going to see any big, long losing streaks this year because of the quality of the starting pitching we have," manager Ned Yost said last week.
The Angels had a middle-of-the-pack 4.02 ERA in 2012, but will deploy a new-look rotation nonetheless. They traded Santana, didn't re-sign Zack Greinke and Dan Haren, swung deals for Tommy Hanson and Jason Vargas and signed Joe Blanton. They also bolstered their bullpen, which ranked 22nd in ERA, with closer Ryan Madson and southpaw Sean Burnett.
The Cubs, 24th in ERA last year, voyaged into the free-agent market, complementing Edwin Jackson's four-year deal with three low-cost, short-term pacts. Right-handers Scott Baker, Scott Feldman and Carlos Villanueva should help solidify a rotation weakened last summer by Matt Garza's injury and the trades of Ryan Dempster and Paul Maholm.
Villanueva also could lend his services to a bullpen that posted the Majors' fourth-worst ERA and worst FIP last season. More relief could come from Japanese import Kyuji Fujikawa and Rule 5 draftee Hector Rondon.
But when it comes to rebuilt bullpens, the Cubs can't match the Brewers, who finished last in relief ERA and blown saves and went into the offseason searching for answers.
"We've had statistical people and scouts looking at how bullpens are put together. It's very difficult," GM Doug Melvin said in late October.
"Bullpens are tough to put together because they have such a short period of time to perform."
If Milwaukee's relief corps struggles again, it won't be for Melvin's lack of effort. While closer John Axford returns in search of his 2011 form, the rest of the team's five most-used relievers -- Francisco Rodriguez, Jose Veras, Kameron Loe and Manny Parra -- are gone. Right-hander Burke Badenhop and lefties Michael Gonzalez and Tom Gorzelanny take their place after posting ERAs of 3.03 or below in 2012.
For the Rockies, reinforcements may emerge from within. Hindered by Coors Field and a rash of injuries, Colorado sputtered to a league-worst 5.22 ERA, nearly a half-run worse than any other team, while experimenting with a four-man rotation and 75-pitch limits for starters.
Injuries limited rotation leaders Jhoulys Chacin, Jorge De La Rosa and Juan Nicasio to 28 combined outings. Full seasons from them, plus development from youngsters Tyler Chatwood, Christian Friedrich and Drew Pomeranz, could make a world of difference.
The Indians were better than only the Rockies in ERA and will look for improved performances from Justin Masterson and Ubaldo Jimenez, as well as help from additions Brett Myers (signed as a free agent), Carlos Carrasco (missed last year to injury) and prospect Trevor Bauer (arrived via trade).
The Twins sported last year's highest FIP and 28th-ranked ERA and responded by signing free agents Mike Pelfrey, Vance Worley and Kevin Correia, while top prospect Kyle Gibson jumps into the mix for a rotation spot.
The Red Sox, who finished 27th in ERA, signed Dempster and relievers Joel Hanrahan and Koji Uehara. But there is greater potential for progress from the team's holdovers.
John Lackey reportedly is in great shape after missing all of last season recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, and the former Angels ace is searching for the results that escaped him while posting a combined 5.26 ERA in 2010-11. Jon Lester (4.82 ERA in '12) and Clay Buchholz (4.56) also are looking for improvement.
In the bullpen, Daniel Bard is coming off a failed attempt at becoming a starter, while Andrew Bailey is hoping to overcome an injury-plagued first season in Boston. A two-time All-Star closer with the A's, Bailey has been replaced in that role by Hanrahan, but could team with Bard and Uehara to form an imposing setup crew.
"All I can say is that if I'm doing my job and [Hanrahan's] doing his job, we're going to win a lot of ballgames. That's what we're about," Bailey said last week. "Last year was a disaster for me personally and very frustrating as a team. I think everyone is out to do what they're capable of doing, and if we put that together, we should be getting to the playoffs and World Series. That's the end goal."
Those expectations are matched in Toronto. With three new big-name starters, a better season from Ricky Romero (5.77 ERA) and a healthier one from Brandon Morrow (21 starts), Anthopoulos can tell everyone his rotation is set -- and keep a straight face.
Andrew Simon is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Permutation and Combination
Thank you so just to clarify for a) all you did was take the integral of the acceleration to get your v(t) function. Then for b) do you set v=2+3t equal to 14? c)You just take the integral of v(t) to get position function I think.
A particle moves with a fixed acceleration of 3 m/s^2. If its initial velocity is v(0)= 2 m/s, and its initial displacement is s(0)= 0 A)Find its velocity function v(t) B)How long does it take for the particle to reach the velocity 14 m/s? C)Find the distance traveled when its...
convert y=2x^2+5x-5 into vertex form
AP Macroeconomics
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The force applied to the bar is 34*9,8 = 333.2 N. The extension of the wire ∆L = 0.0145 m, so the bar stiffness is F/∆L = 2.30*10^4 N/m The number of atoms in one layer of cross section is area of the bar divided by the area of one atom =0.0012²/(2.84*10^-10)&...
Given f(x) = csc^4(5x^2-3x+1), find f'(x). Show all work.
I need to find a sensationalised news article homework a and then highlight sensational parts please help'!!!
Perform a one-way ANOVA analysis, testing at the 0.05 level. Also, calculate the mean number of sick days for each group. Describe your results. . Group Sick days per year Placebo: 7, 4, 6, 8, 6, 6, 2, 9 Flu Shot 1: 5, 3, 3, 5, 4, 7, 3, 3 Flu Shot 2: 2, 4, 1, 2, 2, 1, 2, 5
I began to think of the binomial distribution with the common heads or tails coin flipping experiment example...I believe my question in #3 is related to that, and in fact I think the generalization is what applies, the "multinomial" distribution...any thoughts from ...
You have these 10 observations of some event X: 1.03 1.022 1.022 1.01 1.026 1.02 0.95 1.005 1.05 1.023 Here is the sorted list from least to greatest: 0.95 1.005 1.01 1.02 1.022 1.022 1.023 1.026 1.03 1.05 Based on this data alone: 1) It makes sense to say P(X <= 0.95) = 1/...
Pre algebra
Sophie has 5 pieces of string that are 4 yards each. She uses 3 pieces that are each 3 feet long. How much string does Sophie have left?
. A rock is thrown up into the air with an initial velocity of 15m/s up. What is the rock's velocity after 0.40 seconds?
I got a 93% because i listened to Queen Roaster it is A and D. please don't lie. now i don't have 100%
a) Which of the following reagents would oxidize Zn to Zn2 , but not Ag to Ag ? Answers are: Co2+ Ca2+ Br2- Br2 Co or Ca b) Which of the following reagents would oxidize Ag to Ag , but not Cl to Cl2? Answers are: Co Br- Br2 Co2+ Ca2+ or Ca
U.S History (PLEASE help!!!)
Need help solving this problem so confused The tries of an automobile have a diameter of 22 inches. If the wheels revolve ten times, how far does the automobile move? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot and show your work
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The mechanism for the reaction described by No2+CO--->CO2+NO is suggested to be (1)2NO2--->NO3+NO (2)NO3+CO--->NO2+CO2 Assuming that [NO3] is governed by steady-state conditions, derive the rate law for the production of CO2(g) and enter it in the space below. rate of...
Participants in a study of a new medication received either medication A or a placebo. Find P(placebo and improvement). You may find it helpful to make a tree diagram of the problem on a separate piece of paper. Of all those who participated in the study, 80% received ...
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which of the following are structures that rely on capillaries for exchange or movement of small molecules?
i'm thinking of two numbers, x and y. The sum of 4x and 1 is y. The sum of y and twice x is 13. Find x and y.
The foreskin, a loose fold of skin that covers the penis is also called the ________. A. Spongiosum B. Androgen C. Prepuce D. Scrotum I think C 99% sure, but my book says its preouce, not prepuce. (Maybe it's a typo?)
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The filtered out word is org(a)sm. (Not sure why it's filtered out as it isn't a bad word......)
The male sexual response includes erection and orgasm accompanied by ________. A. Ejaculation of semen B. Relaxation C. Restoration D. Stimulation I think it's B,but I also think it is A. Not sure which is the best choice.
A biologist has determined that a particular osprey has a 70% chance of catching a fish on any given day. Carry out a simulation of 20 trials using the random number table below to find the probability that the osprey will actually catch a fish on all of the next three days. ...
Algebra 2
A biologist has determined that a particular osprey has a 70% chance of catching a fish on any given day. Carry out a simulation of 20 trials using the random number table below to find the probability that the osprey will actually catch a fish on all of the next three days. ...
A fire hose exerts a force on the person holding it. This is because the water accelerates as it goes from the hose through the nozzle. How much force is required to hold a 7.5 cm diameter hose delivering 450 L/min through a 0.80cm diameter nozzle?
I have 8 cups of a juice drink consisdting of 25% oj and 75% apple juice. I want to make a mix with 40% oj. how many cups of oj must I add?
A yo-yo is spun from rest by pulling on the string with a constant tension of 2.0 N. The radius of the inner rod on which the string is strung round is 0.50 cm. The tension is applied for 5.0 seconds after which the yo-yo is observed to spin with an angular velocity of 15 rad/...
The number of vacation days taken by employees of a company is normally distributed with a mean of 14 days and a standard deviation of 3 days. For the next employee, what is the probability that the number of days of vacation taken is less than 10 days? More than 21 days?
The number of vacation days taken by employees of a company is normally distributed with a mean of 14 days and a standard deviation of 3 days. For the next employee, what is the probability that the number of days of vacation taken is less than 10 days? More than 21 days?
How to foil 2xsquared - x - 15=0
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For a normal curve, what percentage of values falls beyond two standard deviations from the mean?
Find the exact value of cos^2(15°)-cos^2(30°)+cos^2(45°)-cos^2(60°)+cos^2(75°)
Nevermind I figured it out its: 2SO3^2- + 2H2O + 2e^- ---> S2O4^2- + 4OH^-
Is it: H2O + SO3^2- ---> SO4^2- +2H^+ + 3e^-
Balance the following equation for a half reaction that occurs in basic solution. Use e as the symbol for an electron. SO3^2- ---> S2O4^2-
Thanks a lot i figured this one out too its: 2H2O + MnO2 + 3Cu^2+ ----> MnO4^- + 3Cu^+ + 4H^+
This is how I am doing it: 1. break up into half reactions MnO2--->MnO4 and Cu^2+ ---> Cu^+ 2. add H20, H+, and e- to both sides and I get: 2H2O + MnO2 ---> MnO4 + 4H + 8e^- and e^- + Cu^2+ ----> Cu^+ then adding them I get: 2H2O + MnO2 + Cu^2+ ---> MnO4 + Cu...
In a particular redox reaction, MnO2 is oxidized to MnO4 and Cu2 is reduced to Cu . Complete and balance the equation for this reaction in acidic solution. Phases are optional. MnO2 + Cu^2+ ---> MnO4^- + Cu^+
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We have just finished reading Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" and I need to explain, in a paragraph what "Roderick is all mind in a weak body" means. I think it's somehere along the lines of his spirit being alive but his exterior being dead...
if 7 moles O2 are used, houch energy is produced?
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How do you calculate ΔSfus and ΔSvap for HCl given melting point,ΔHfus, boiling point, and ΔHvap also how do you determine the entropy change when 5.20 mol of HCl(l) freezes at atmospheric pressure.
The following equation represents the decomposition of a generic diatomic element in its standard state. (1/2)X2(g)--->X(g) Assume that the standard molar Gibbs energy of formation of X(g) is 5.45 kJ·mol1 at 2000. K and 64.30 kJ·mol1 at 3000...
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how do you find lnQ?
For a gaseous reaction, standard conditions are 298 K and a partial pressure of 1 bar for all species. For the reaction C2H6(g)+H2(g)---->2CH4 the standard change in Gibbs free energy is ΔG° = -32.8 kJ/mol. What is ΔG for this reaction at 298 K when the ...
A critical reaction in the production of energy to do work or drive chemical reactions in biological systems is the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate, ATP, to adenosine diphosphate, ADP, as described by ATP(aq) +H2O (l) --->ADP(aq) +HPO4^2- for which ΔG°rxn = ...
the drawing below measures 7.8 cm by 6.2 cm what is the perimeter in meters? scale 1cm=10m the drawing is square
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ocean trenches are formed when the denser oceanic plate sinks
Sooo whats the answer????
You want to determine the profit-maximizing production quantity for a monopolist. You can ask the firm's consultant to draw the firm's revenue and cost curves, but each curve would cost you $1,000. From the following list indicate which curves you will request and why...
I need help to answer this question? You want to determine the profit-maximizing production quantity for a monopolist. You can ask the firm's consultant to draw the firm's revenue and cost curves, but each curve would cost you $1,000. From the following list indicate ...
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A pound of butter since butter has more fat than lean meat does.
Which would produce a greater number of Calories- a pound of lean meat or a pound of butter? Why is it so?
The entrance hall to the Louvre Museum in Paris is a glass and metal pyramid with a surface area of approximately 1980 square on each side . The base of the pyramid is a square that is 35.4 meters on each side. What is the slant height of the pyramid ? Round to the nearest ...
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H2O(aq) + H2O(aq) ==> H3O^+(aq) + OH^-(aq)
a certain object has a volume of 25.0 mL and a mass of 100 g. What is the density of the object
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4 is C. and 5 is true.
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Hi! I'm doing my math homework, but I got confused. Can someone please help me how to solve simplest radical forms with an example? With square roots?
System A consists of a single ring with 100 stations, one per repeater. System B consists of four 25 stations rings linked by a bridge. If the probability of a link failure is , a repeater failure is , and a bridge failure is , derive an expression for parts (a) to (e). 50 ...
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True c,a,a
what is an equation of the conic section x^2+y^2=16 after a rotation of 45 degrees about the origin. A. (x')^2+(y')^2=16 B. (x')^2- (y')^2=16 C. (x')^2- 2x'y'+(y')^2=16 D. (x')^2+ 2x'y'+(y')^2=16
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b b d a
Phosphoric acid is a triprotic acid, so H3PO4, H2PO4 -, and HPO4 2- are all acids. Which of the solutions below would have the lowest pH? 0.1 M NaH2PO4 0.1 M Na2HPO4 0.1 M Na3PO4
World Geography
If I were elected an official, I'd first of all be totally freaked out. That's because fifteen year old shouldn't be elected any type of office until their old enough to get a job. But second of all I'd try to fulfill whatever duty I was elected to do. I would...
A train 500 m long is moving on a straight track with a speed of 84.2 km/h. The engineer applies the brakes at a crossing, and later the last car passes the crossing with a speed of 16.4 km/h. Assuming constant acceleration, determine how long the train blocked the crossing....
Does it take twice the work to stretch a spring 2cm from its equilibrium position as it does to stretch it 1cm from its equilibrium position?
150 + 50 x 17 = 1000 (1 km)
math 4
40 cm and 40 in
1. It is important to include voice and point of view in writing because (1 point) A. It helps the reader understand the characters feelings and emotions B. It adds more words to the story C. It makes the information stand out D. It makes the story more important 2. A venn ...
social studies
do ur own homwurk
If you observe no changes in gene frequencies in a population over several generations, can you conclude that the population is not subject to natural selection?
If I wanted to search romanticism I would have done it, but I was hoping someone who already knows about it could help push me in the right direction/give me something to go on.
What was poetry like during the Romantic period? Discuss three characteristics of Romanticism. I'm looking for 1-2 sentences for the first question, and maybe 3-6 for the second question. Thank you so much to anyone who helps. Any help is appreciated. :)
A 150.0 mL sample of a 1.50 M solution of CuSO4 is mixed with a 150.0 mL sample of 3.00 M KOH in a coffee cup calorimeter. The temperature of both solutions and the calorimeter was 25.2°C before mixing and 31.3°C after mixing. The heat capacity of the calorimeter is 24...
A manufacturer produces a 4-cup and 8-cup coffee maker. The 4-cup maker takes 6 hours to produce and the 8-cup takes 9 hours. The manufacturer has at most 500 hours of labor per week. a. Write an inequality to represent the number of each type of coffee makers they can produce...
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Topic: 25 port ( Unable to connect to remote host: Connection refused)
HI All!
I have working mail system running on ===>>
- iRedMail version: iRedMail-0.8.3
- Store mail accounts in MySQL
- Linux Ubuntu 12.04 server
Till 01.03.2013 were all the best ! Server worked perfectly. Server don`t touched anybody and nobody has access to it.
But now I have a problem, now 25 port is closed. I cannot receive mail from world.
I do a command telnet mail.domain.lv 25 and see that message
Trying mai.domain.lv
telnet: Unable to connect to remote host: Connection refused
I do a command telnet 127.0.0.1 25 receive
Trying 127.0.0.1...
Connected to 127.0.0.1.
Escape character is '^]'.
220 mail.domain.lv ESMTP Sendmail 8.14.4/8.14.4/Debian-2ubuntu2; Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:05:32 +0200; (No UCE/UBE) logging access from: localhost(OK)-localhost [127.0.0.1]
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Bedbugs discovered in Mountain View apartments
After infesting East Coast beds with a vengeance, bedbugs are beginning to jump into bed with West Coast residents, including some who live in Mountain View. (Posted Jan. 19 at 3:06 p.m.)
'New information' surfaces on Alpine Road crash
Officials from the California Highway Patrol gathered at the intersection of Alpine Road and Interstate 280 around noon Tuesday (Jan. 18) to do more research into the Nov. 4, 2010, crash in which Los Altos bicyclist Lauren Ward, 47, collided with a tractor trailer and died, CHP officer Art Montiel said. (Posted Jan. 19 at 11:55 a.m.)
Taser video reveals profanity-laced exchange
Videos from Palo Alto police vehicle and Taser cameras released Tuesday (Jan. 18) revealed an expletive-laced exchange between a man and police officers, who yanked him from his vehicle and used Tasers on him in March 2008. (Posted Jan. 19 at 9:52 a.m.)
'Traditional' California Ave. fountain favored in voting
Palo Alto art critics have spoken. A total of 419 members of the public weighed in on the upcoming California Avenue fountain decision by the Palo Alto Public Art Commission. Their comments were made available for viewing Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 18). (Posted Jan. 18 at 2:26 p.m.)
VIDEO: Sunday celebration honors 'King's Dream'
The life and message of civil-rights visionary Martin Luther King, Jr., was celebrated Sunday (Jan. 16) at the Annual Community and Interfaith Celebration at the First United Methodist Church in Palo Alto. (Posted Jan. 17 at 2:07 p.m.)
Felon arrested after three-car crash, manhunt
A wanted felon out for a night of partying was arrested after a three-car crash and a manhunt in Palo Alto early Monday morning (Jan. 17). (Posted Jan. 17 at 11:10 a.m.)
Apple's Steve Jobs takes third medical leave of absence
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced that he will take another medical leave of absence. Jobs, 55, sent a letter to employees making the announcement. The letter was posted to the media on Monday (Jan. 17). (Posted Jan. 17 at 9:40 a.m.)
'Youth of the Year' finalists speak out
Overcoming neglectful parents and breaking free of a gang were among the stories shared by high school students in a tearful and joyful evening of speechmaking at the East Palo Alto clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula. (Posted Jan. 17 at 9:27 a.m.)
Caltrain delay due to death in Burlingame
A male pedestrian was struck and killed on the Caltrain tracks in Burlingame early Monday morning (Jan. 17) in what appears to be a suicide, Caltrain spokeswoman Tasha Bartholomew said. (Posted Jan. 17 at 7:43 a.m.)
Freak accident traps man between parked cars
A freak accident trapped an older man between two parked cars in the Stanford Shopping Center parking lot Sunday afternoon (Jan. 16). Palo Alto fire Battalion Chief Chris Woodard said the man was walking between the two cars when one car was hit by a third car, pushing the cars together and pinning the man at the knees. (Posted Jan. 16 at 10:30 p.m.)
Another lion sighting in Portola Valley, off Alpine
A mountain lion was spotted in Portola Valley late Saturday night (Jan. 15), according to San Mateo County officials. At approximately 10:50 p.m., the cougar was seen in the vicinity of Applewood Lane and Nathorst Avenue, heading toward a creek behind 4370 Alpine Road, the county office of emergency services said. (Posted Jan. 16 at 8:13 a.m.)
Zumot's attorney rips into expert's cell data
About three hours before Jennifer Schipsi's body was found in a burned cottage on Addison Avenue in Palo Alto, her cell phone appeared to be traveling with her boyfriend Bulos Zumot's phone, a cell-phone expert testified Friday (Jan. 14). (Posted Jan. 14 at 6:15 p.m.)
POST announces 'strategic' land acquisition
A newly purchased 97.5-acre property on Skyline Ridge will open an additional trail to bicyclists and hikers, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) has announced. Known as the Silva property, the land is next to the Mindego Hill portion of Russian Ridge, which the trust saved from development in 2007. It is on the western flank of Skyline Ridge, four miles southeast of La Honda. (Posted Jan. 14 at 4:35 p.m.)
Man steals $93,000 ring from Stanford jeweler
A man who claimed he was shopping for an engagement ring at Shreve and Company at Stanford Shopping Center Thursday afternoon (Jan. 13) stole a ring valued at $93,000 and ran off, police said. (Posted Jan. 14 at 5:03 p.m.)
Cohen named head of Downtown Business Assoc.
Russ Cohen, a Burlingame resident with decades of marketing experience, completed his first week of work Friday (Jan. 14) as the new head of the Palo Alto Downtown Business and Professional Association. Cohen served as a Burlingame City Council member from 2005 to 2007 and participated in the Burlingame Business Improvement District. He said he frequently visits downtown Palo Alto to shop. "I know the Peninsula landscape very well," he said. (Posted Jan. 14 at 3:57 p.m.)
Paly student dies Thursday afternoon
A Palo Alto teenager died by suicide at a Palo Alto residence Thursday afternoon (Jan. 13), police confirmed. News of the death spread immediately among classmates through electronic media, such as Facebook. Police and school officials said they do not plan to issue statements about the death. (Posted Jan. 14 at 9:57 a.m.)
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I have one of the grey BMW battery charger. Everytime I plug it into my scoot (r1200rt), the green and the red light comes on. The red light says error. I think it's charging anyway. Have you guys seen this>
I have one of the grey BMW battery charger. Everytime I plug it into my scoot (r1200rt), the green and the red light comes on. The red light says error. I think it's charging anyway. Have you guys seen this>
Are you turning the ignition on first, then plugging the charger in, then turning the ignition off? The CANBUS system shuts the port down after ~30secs and that could be the cause of the error. If that is the case, the battery is not being charged.
Technically you can plug the charger in within ~30secs of shutting it off, but I find it easier to just flip the ignition than guess if I was quick enough or not.
What year and model? My 2005 R1200GS required a odd ritual to enable charging (and would require it to resume charging after power outages), my 2011 R1200R just starts charging as soon as it is plugged in.
BMW R bike rider, horizontally opposed to everything...
I tried turning the key on first and them plugging it in but that didn't make a difference. If I start the ending, the red light goes off for a while and then comes back on. Is there a reason why I can't just put a pick tail on the battery and plug a battery tender into it? (2007 rt1200rt)
Optimate 4 with proper pig-tail connected directly to battery. Use it for all the bikes, the generator, and the '65 Pontiac.
Gear Up and Ride Safe
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I have the BMW charger for my 1200RT. We have a lot of momentary power outages, one to five seconds, and I'm wondering if that disconnects charging through the canbus. Anyone have an idea?
Plantation, Fl
I suspect it depends on the year of the motorcycle. The newer ones do not require the CANBUS ritual, older bikes do. I found out about the power outage issue when the battery for my 2005 GS was DOA in the spring. The charge had been plugged in all winder, but it had obviously stopped charging at some point.
BMW R bike rider, horizontally opposed to everything...
I'm sorry I cant remember where, but this was discussed on one of the other sites either (BMW Luxury Touring, BMW SportTouring or K-Bikes) and it was a loose or reversed polarity problem to the accessory port.
Once the leads were reversed everything worked fine, including the endless cycling!
I think we need some more info before we can help you. What year is your motorcycle and after the initial light up, do you just see the power light on the bottom of the charger and the charge sequence across the top?
It will re run the charge sequence again, (red to green) if it senses a drop in the battery.
This seems to be a fairly ongoing thing, not at all like the old red, yellow and finally constant green stage of the older chargers.
It does seem overly complicated though
its a 2007 r1200rt. The green power light stays on. I plug it in, the red "1/3 charged light comes on also. After a few seconds, it goes off and the red "error" light comes on.


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As part of the National Police Memorial Week, once a year we, as a community, have an opportunity to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and to honor those who continue to serve and protect us around the clock.
Our local memorial service will be held at the downtown Depot at 10:30 a.m, Thursday, May 9.
Here are three suggestions for showing our support on this occasion and in the days to come: 1. If possible, let's take an hour off to attend the Memorial Service on May 9 to show our support and express our personal appreciation to our Law Enforcement personnel. 2. When we see uniformed officers in line at local restaurants, we can show our appreciation for them by offering to move them to the front of the line, due to the fact that many of their meals are interrupted by emergency calls. (This should include uniformed employees of our Fire Departments and Ambulance Services who are subject to dispatch at any moment) 3. Daily remember in prayer all those who put their lives on the line to protect ours.
Am I in a minority of those who view Washington leadership incapable of solving the nation's problems?
Washington seems to respond to the daily crisis and put the real issues on the 'back burner'. Remember when unemployment and drug abuse were problems? Illegal immigration and border security? What about the funding of our education system, violence, poverty rates and the skyrocketing increase in welfare? Unemployment remains at unacceptable levels. Dozens of cities are broke and need government assistance. President Bush's declaration of the "Axis of Evil" is very real as rogue countries like Iran and North Korea refuse to stop developing nuclear weapons. This is more than enough to keep our President, Congress and Senate busy. But instead, they snipe at each other like school children and form committees to investigate the failures of their own leadership. We desperately need term limits so we can replace politicians who are more concerned with saving their jobs than serving America's needs.
When my daughter was going to school in the Boston area, one of my favorite activities was the drives she would take us on when we visited. A close stop for a walk or a drive was an old cemetery in Cambridge, not too far from where she lived in Watertown.
This cemetery is a local favorite because of the old trees and bushes which helps to create its beauty and serenity. As a matter of fact, we visited numerous old cemeteries there, all beautiful because of the abundance of trees and bushes.
It made me very sad, thinking of that, to take my usual walk this morning at my neighborhood Oakland Cemetery and find that four large and beautiful trees are being cut down. I was told that each was deemed to have problems that might result in the dropping of branches on gravestones, which would be costly to repair or replace.
I wonder what they do about that common problem in other cemeteries, like the ones in Boston? It is not inexpensive to have large trees cut down. It is actually pretty costly. Although I understand the aim of the Oakland Cemetery Committee, I disagree with the decision that was made.
The look of Oakland Cemetery will definitely suffer, as it did when not too long ago, all the bushes, many not harming or touching any gravestones, were cut out. Although I was also told (and I hope it is right) that a beautification attempt will be made after the removal of these big trees, I feel that anything done will not be able to replace what is being lost.


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Did you read the article about high-end coffee brewers in the New York Times today? If so, you're probably wondering where you can find a coffee shop that uses one of the $11,000 Clover brewing machines mentioned.
Easy enough. Just use the Find a Clover map on the company's website. Turns out there are quite a few more than the handful of locations the paper mentions. After the jump, a video of a Clover in action, if you're curious.


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Melvin honored by Sporting News
Peers vote D-backs skipper as NL manager of the year
By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com
The award was voted on by Melvin's fellow NL managers. The third-year skipper received six votes, while Phillies manager Charlie Manuel finished second with five.
"Obviously, because of the fact that it's voted on by the managers, it's an honor, but for me it ends up being a group award," said Melvin, who led the D-backs to a 90-72 record and the NL West title this year. "You've got to have good players, which we do. We've got a great coaching staff that prepares the players to play every day, so it's a credit to them. And [we have] a front office that gives us the right tools and the right players to be successful with. So it ends up being a group award."
Melvin's players were happy when they heard the news.
"That's great," second baseman Orlando Hudson said. "He deserves it. He's a heck of a manager and a heck of a guy. He's my favorite. I love playing for this man. You can't help but play relaxed for him. He's our leader, and he deserves that award."
Said veteran first baseman Tony Clark, "It's well deserved. His X and O ability is above par, but his asset is his communication. The atmosphere he created here is the biggest reason we've been as successful as we have been. I'm hopeful that moving forward this is just going to be one of the many awards he wins this offseason."
Melvin was hired prior to the 2005 season and has developed a good working relationship with Arizona general manager Josh Byrnes, who was named to his post one year later.
"This is a well-deserved honor," Byrnes said. "Bob has done a remarkable job using the entire roster and creating belief within our clubhouse."
Melvin owns a 243-243 record with the D-backs and a 399-411 mark overall, which includes two seasons as Mariners manager.
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.