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Pryce makes an appearance in ''[[PM100|Ice World]]'' where {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} encounters him after he took care of {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} and {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Team Rocket}} at the [[Lake of Rage]].
Pryce makes an appearance in ''[[PM100|Ice World]]'' where {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} encounters him after he took care of {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} and {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Team Rocket}} at the [[Lake of Rage]].
He was first seen looking for his Pokémon. He had a shovel in which he used to dig up certain areas in order to accomplish his goals of finding his Pokémon. Red managed to find it covered in ice, but he had trouble getting the ice off. Pryce too had trouble until it started to crack and {{p|Swinub}} came out, which made Pryce happy. After Swinub escaped from the ice, Pryce took them to his Gym. In the Gym, Pryce challenges Red to a battle using his Swinub. During the battle, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} does everything to dazzle Swinub in order to trick it. Everything went well until it wore a Piloswine costume which caused the real Piloswine to come out and tackle Clefairy. With Piloswine around, Pryce and Swinub were able to reunite with it.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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| Pryce
ヤナギ Yanagi
|"The Teacher of Winter's Harshness"
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver
|Eye color
|Black*, Brown*
|Hair color
|White, Brown*
|Mahogany Town
|Sheila (wife), children, grandchildren
|Trainer class
| Gym LeaderGSCHGSS
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
|Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Stadium 2
|Leader of
|Mahogany Gym
|Glacier Badge
|Specializes in
|Ice types
|Anime debut
|Rage of Innocence
|English voice actor
|Jimmy Zoppi
|Japanese voice actor
| Motomu Kiyokawa
Kōichi Sakaguchi (young)
Pryce (Japanese: ヤナギ Yanagi) is the Gym Leader of Mahogany Town's Gym, known officially as the Mahogany Gym. He is an expert in Ice-type Pokémon. He gives the Glacier Badge to Trainers who defeat him at his Gym.
- 1 In the games
- 1.1 Pokémon
- 1.1.1 Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
- 1.1.2 Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
- 1.1.3 Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
- 1.1.4 Pokémon Stadium 2
- 1.2 Quotes
- 1.3 Sprites
- 1.1 Pokémon
- 2 In the anime
- 3 In the manga
- 4 In the TCG
- 5 Trivia
- 6 Names
In the games
Pryce appears in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, where he is the seventh Gym Leader to be challenged in the Johto region. A specialist of the Ice-type, Pryce is known as "The Teacher of Winter's Harshness". Pryce is the oldest Gym Leader players will face in the games: he has been training Pokémon for over fifty years, and the Pokémon he battles with have been with him since before Ethan, Kris, and Lyra were born. The secret behind his power is—like Chuck—his daily meditation under a waterfall. Pryce claims that this strengthens both his body and his mind.
Pryce's Mahogany Gym cannot be challenged the first time the player arrives in Mahogany Town. A man is blocking entry to the Gym: he will only leave once Team Rocket has been defeated at their headquarters and the Gyarados at the nearby Lake of Rage have been calmed. Once an icy maze inside the Gym has been traversed, Pryce will battle with the player. Upon defeat, he will yield both the Glacier Badge, and an Ice-type Technical Machine. This varies from generation to generation: TM16 (Icy Wind) will be given in Generation II, and TM07 (Hail) is given in Generation IV.
Like all Gym Leaders in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pryce will often travel outside of his Gym. Every morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, he will head north to the Lake of Rage's west shore. Here, he awaits the player and will give out his Pokégear phone number so the two can battle again in future. This battle will take place on Monday mornings, in Saffron City's Fighting Dojo.
Pryce also appears in Pokémon Stadium 2's Johto Gym Leader Castle. Like other Gym Leaders' teams in this game, he uses a variety of Pokémon not of his specialist type. Uniquely, Pryce uses a legendary Pokémon: the Ice/Flying legendary bird, Articuno.
Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gym match
Second battle (Rematch)
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Pokémon World Tournament
Pryce uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles and all six in Triple Battles.
Johto Leaders Tournament
Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament
Pokémon Stadium 2
Round 1
Round 2
Pokémon Gold and Silver
"Pokémon have many experiences in their lives, just like we do. I, too, have seen and suffered much in my life. Since I am your elder, let me show you what I mean. I have been with Pokémon since before you were born. I do not lose easily. I, Pryce--the winter trainer-- shall demonstrate my power!"
"Ah, I am impressed by your prowess. With your strong will, I know you will overcome all life's obstacles. You are worthy of this Badge!"
"When the ice and snow melt, spring arrives. You and your Pokémon will be together for many years to come. Cherish your time together!"
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Mahogany Gym
- Before battle
- "Pokémon have many experiences in their lives, just like we do. I, too, have seen and suffered much in my life. Since I am your elder, let me show you what I mean. I have been training Pokémon since before you were born. I do not lose easily. I, Pryce - the Winter Trainer - shall demonstrate my power!"
- Sending out the last Pokémon
- "Humph... You are quite the Trainer."
- During the battle
- "Willow is my middle name. Willow is flexible and not easily broken. I'm not giving up yet."
- When defeated
- "Hmm. Seems as if my luck has run out."
- After battle
- "I am impressed by your prowess. With your strong will, I know you will overcome all life's obstacles. You are worthy of this Badge! That Badge will raise the Special stats of Pokémon. It also lets your Pokémon use Whirlpool to get across real whirlpools."
- "And this... This is a gift from me! That TM contains Hail. It summons a hailstorm that lasts for five turns. The hailstorm damages all types except Ice."
- "When the ice and snow melt, spring arrives. You and your Pokémon will be together for many years to come. Cherish your time together!"'
Fighting Dojo
- Before battle
- "Finally. No need for words. A Pokémon battle is the way for us to communicate."
- After being defeated
- "Mmm... Impressive!"
Pokégear Registering (Lake of Rage)
- "The strong rain falling on the surface seems to be agitating the raging lake. This must have some purpose that we meet again. Why don't we exchange our phone numbers?"
- Yes: "I make it a habit to train myself on Monday mornings to give this lazy body a spine. You could be a good training partner. I'll be waiting for your call!"
- No: "That's OK, too. People ought to have their own ideas. That's the way it is."
- "So? Will you exchange numbers with me?"
Pokégear Phone
- Pryce calling the player:
- "Yes, this is Pryce. How are you doing? Just like one of my children... No. You're more like one of my grandchildren... There's such an age difference between myself and the Trainers who defeat me nowadays... But you know, the strange thing is that when I lose, I don't feel disappointed. I just feel happy. Just happy that such talented Trainers have come to see me. ...I just wanted to talk to someone about that, so I called you. That's all."
- "Yes, this is Pryce. How are you doing? Do you know why they call me the winter Trainer? Do you recall that my middle name is "Willow"? The willow tree looks like it withers in winter's cold. But really, it sprouts dozens of new buds. My fighting style is also strong just like that... It's written in old books, you know. You should look it up sometime."
- Calling him:
- "Hello... Oh, hi, how are you? I'm doing fine, thanks. You know, there are Gym Leaders out there who are stronger than me. You should try battling them. I don't think you'll lose."
- "Hello... Oh, hi, how are you? I'm doing fine, thanks. I usually get up pretty early... If we're going to battle, I'm at my best in the morning... How about you give me a call on Monday morning!"
- On Monday mornings:
- "Hello... Oh, hi, how are you? I'm doing fine, thanks. Oh, perfect timing... I was starting to get bored... Do you want to battle again?"
- No: "I see. Well, that's how it's got to be... If you ever change your mind, give me a call. Remember, I'm free on Monday mornings."
- Yes: "Honesty is good. So I'll meet you at the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City, then?"
- "What? I can't hear you very well. I think we've got a bad connection. Well, if you have something you want to talk to me about, go somewhere else and try calling again."
| Pryce's sprite from
Generation II
| Pryce's sprite from
Generation IV
| Pryce's sprite from
Generation V
| Pryce's VS sprite from
Generation IV
| Pryce's overworld sprite from
Generation II
| Pryce's overworld sprite from
Generation IV
| Pryce's overworld sprite from
Generation V
| Pryce's artwork from
Pokémon Stadium 2
In the anime
Pryce appeared in three episodes of the Pokémon anime. He had a cameo appearance in Rage of Innocence, and he was featured as the Gym Leader of Mahogany Town in As Cold as Pryce and Nice Pryce, Baby!.
In the anime, Pryce was a champion Trainer in his youth, but was severely burned in a battle. While he was bedridden, his Piloswine went out the door during a severe snow storm and never came back. He believed it had abandoned him, and he grew bitter. He became more cold-hearted and believed that Pokémon are for battling and nothing more. Because of this, he refused to fight Ash, thinking him to be a weak Trainer. When Ash compelled him to a battle, Pryce finally accepted. Using his Dewgong, he beat Ash's Phanpy easily.
Later when Ash again tried to talk Pryce into a battle, they stumbled onto a cave where they found Pryce's Piloswine frozen in ice. It had some plants that aided in the healing of burns. It was then that Pryce realized that Piloswine had gone in search of medicine for him, and only the snow storm trapping the Pokémon in ice prevented it from returning to him. Piloswine was defrosted and on being reunited with Piloswine, Pryce lost his cold-heartedness and became happy again.
The next morning, Ash battled Pryce in a Gym battle. After a fierce battle, Pryce forfeited as his Piloswine became tired and he knew it would serve no purpose to keep going.
On hand
This listing is for Pryce's Pokémon in the Pokémon anime:
Pryce has owned his Piloswine ever since he was a young Trainer. After Pryce was hurt during a battle against a Magmar, Piloswine went looking for healing herbs, but was frozen on the way back. Years later, Ash and Pryce found it and freed it.
In Nice Pryce, Baby! Pryce used Piloswine during his Gym battle with Ash. It easily defeated Ash's Cyndaquil and fought fiercely against Ash's Pikachu until Pryce forfeited as Piloswine was becoming tired, earning Ash the Glacier Badge.
|As Cold as Pryce
|Voice actors
|Unshō Ishizuka
|Unshō Ishizuka
| Dewgong is one of Pryce's main Pokémon. It was first seen preventing the Red Gyarados from entering the Mahogany Town in Rage of Innocence by freezing the river.
Pryce later used Dewgong during his Gym battle with Ash, battling with it against Ash's Cyndaquil. The Sea Lion Pokémon was eventually defeated by Cyndaquil's Flamethrower.
Dewgong's known moves are Ice Beam, Aurora Beam, and Headbutt.
|Rage Of Innocence
|Voice actors
|Yūji Ueda
|Michael Haigney
In the Gym
This is a listing for Pryce's Pokémon in the Gym:
| Pryce was shown to have many Lapras, Shellder, Seel and Dewgong in his Gym.
Their only known move is Ice Beam.
|Nice Pryce, Baby!
Voice actors
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
|Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
Pryce is a frail man confined to a wheelchair. He rarely leaves his Gym, and uses his Pokémon to create fantastic ice sculptures. With the use of his Pokémon, he also makes it appear like the sculptures can move and attack. That is how he simulated a battle against Suicune while fooling those who were invited over to watch, including Whitney and DJ Mary.
Despite his frailness, he is still the representative of the Johto Gym Leaders and was thus automatically pitted against Erika, who represented Kanto's Gym Leaders, in the exhibition match which he won.
However, he has a sinister side—he is also the criminal mastermind Masked Man.
He kidnapped Silver, Green, Sham, and Carl (Will and Karen willingly joined him) when they were children. Pryce raised them to be his servants. Even though Green and Silver escaped, he continued to raise the other four as his slaves.
Then, after Giovanni disbanded Team Rocket, he was able to recruit the now-leaderless Rocket Grunts as his underlings. Some came willingly; others were mind-controlled with masks.
In his youth, Pryce had lost two of his Lapras in an avalanche. He never got over the traumatic event, and it seemed to scar him emotionally. He stopped at nothing to gain Celebi's power so that he could travel through time and be reunited with his Pokémon.
Unfortunately, the power of Celebi's time travel almost caused the world to freeze over. Apparently, time travel causes temperatures to plummet. Gold followed Pryce through time and his Pichu destroyed the GS Ball, freeing Celebi.
Pryce vanished in the time vortex, and for several years, his fate was unknown.
Pryce finally reappears once again several years later alongside Giovanni and Lance. It is revealed that in the time vortex, he witnessed the beginning of the world such as the births of legendary and mirage Pokemon. He also witnessed the future which held destruction due to the clash of the three Sinnoh legends, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina. Knowing of the horrors that the future held, Pryce called out for help which was responded to by Lance. However, Giovanni happened to be present at the moment and knowing that Pryce was the man who kidnapped his son several years ago, aggressively attacked him in retaliation. Lance stops Giovanni from attacking and Pryce explains what he witnessed in the time vortex that held the future. Knowing that it was the only way, the three former enemies decide to form an alliance in order to stop the impending destruction that laid ahead.
Pryce, along with his two comrades, arrive at Sinjoh Ruins to stop the legends from destroying the fragile realm that the Sinjoh Ruins were in and eliminating both the Johto and Sinnoh regions. Having been affiliated with time, Pryce faces against Dialga and attacks it with Swinub. Dialga was able to reverse Swinub's attacks with Roar of Time but due to being experienced with time travel, Pryce was barely fazed by the attack.
After the legends have calmed down and Giratina retreated to the Distortion World, Giovanni entrusted Silver to the care of Pryce and Lance, hoping that he will learn from his two former teachers. When asked what he planned to do for the future, Pryce stated that he will go back to Mahogany Gym and resume his position as Gym Leader.
This listing is for Pryce's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
| Pryce's two Seel were seen as his pets.
Although it is not explicitly stated which moves they know, Pryce commands them to animate his ice statues while he is training by rapidly freezing and defrosting them.
|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa
| Swinub was used to assist Whitney in battling Suicune. It also battled against Erika during the Gym Leader Tournament. It has a Mild nature.
Swinub's only known moves are Powder Snow and Blizzard.
|Savvy Swinub
| Delibird was seen with Pryce's other Pokémon. However, it has not been used that much.
It is unknown if this Delibird is the same one which he used as the Masked Man.
None of Delibird's moves are known.
|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa
| La Glace (Japanese: ヒョウガ Hyouga) is a Lapras that hatched from an Egg that its parents, La Prus and La Pris, created. It was reunited with its parents after traveling through time after Celebi was freed from the GS Ball.
La Glace's only known move is Aurora Beam.
|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa
|La Prus (Japanese: ラ ・ プルス La Prus) and La Pris (Japanese: ラ ・ プリス La Pris) are the father and mother of La Glace, respectively. They died after being caught in an avalanche during Pryce's youth. Pryce then decided to capture Celebi in order to travel in time and reunite with them. Although Pryce never reunited with them, they were able to reunite with their child after La Glace traveled to the past.
|The Last Battle XIV
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Pryce makes an appearance in Ice World where Red encounters him after he took care of Giovanni and Team Rocket at the Lake of Rage.
He was first seen looking for his Pokémon. He had a shovel in which he used to dig up certain areas in order to accomplish his goals of finding his Pokémon. Red managed to find it covered in ice, but he had trouble getting the ice off. Pryce too had trouble until it started to crack and Swinub came out, which made Pryce happy. After Swinub escaped from the ice, Pryce took them to his Gym. In the Gym, Pryce challenges Red to a battle using his Swinub. During the battle, Clefairy does everything to dazzle Swinub in order to trick it. Everything went well until it wore a Piloswine costume which caused the real Piloswine to come out and tackle Clefairy. With Piloswine around, Pryce and Swinub were able to reunite with it.
| Swinub was first seen stuck inside some ice. Red tries to break the ice but it was tough. However, Swinub manages to get itself out on its own after the ice cracked a bit. Swinub was then used in the Gym Battle against Red's Clefairy. It was a battle between gag moves until Clefairy dressed himself up as Piloswine, which caused the real Piloswine to appear, knocking Clefairy flying.
Swinub's only known move is Take Down.
|Ice World
Piloswine appeared when Clefairy dressed up as it.
|Ice World
In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Pryce or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
| Pryce's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a silver background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
| English
| Japanese
|Pryce's Dewgong
|Pokémon VS
|Pryce's Cloyster
|Tyranitar Half Deck
|Pokémon VS
|Pryce's Lapras
|Unnumbered Promotional cards
|Pokémon VS
|Pryce's Articuno
|Pokémon VS
|Pryce's Sneasel
|Pokémon VS
|Pryce's Piloswine
|Pokémon VS
|Pryce's Delibird
|Pokémon VS
| English
| Japanese
|Pryce's TM 01
|Pokémon VS
|Pryce's TM 02
|Pokémon VS
- His Japanese Leader title is 冬の厳しさを教える者.
- Pryce is the only Gym Leader that forfeited to Ash.
- Pryce is an Ice-type Gym Leader and the 7th Gym Leader of his region; he shares both of these attributes with Candice and Brycen.
- In the games, Pryce is the only male Johto Gym Leader to have a Generation II Pokémon. Each of the other four male Johto Gym Leaders have only Generation I Pokémon.
- He is one of two Johto Gym Leaders to have lost to Ash in a second battle; in an official Gym battle (via TKO; the first was an unofficial one-on-one battle—Dewgong vs. Phanpy); the other being Whitney in a Gym battle rematch.
- Pryce appears as an opponent in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. He uses a Seel in battle.
- Pryce is the only Gym Leader whose highest-leveled Pokémon is at a lower level than the highest-leveled Pokémon of the Gym Leader before him.
- As stated by in-battle dialogue in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and later during random calls on the Pokégear, Pryce's middle name is Willow, which also happens to be his Japanese name's translation.
- In Generation II, a Boarder in Pryce's Gym states that the secret to Pryce's power is his daily meditation under a waterfall. In Generation IV, this is changed to his sitting on top of "very cold ice".
- This may be because in Generation IV Chuck trains through meditation under a waterfall.
|ヤナギ Yanagi
|From 柳 yanagi, willow.
|From ice.
|From froid, cold.
|Means northern brightness.
|From freddo, cold.
|From frío, cold.
|류옹 Ryuong
|류 is from 柳, which is taken from 柳 yanagi.
|Chinese (Taiwan)
|柳伯 Liǔbó
|柳 is taken from 柳 yanagi, while 伯 (uncle) is also a respectful term used to refer to someone older.
|Chinese (Mainland China)
| 柳伯 Liǔbó*
古柳 Gǔliǔ*
| Same as Taiwanese name.
Literally "Ancient willows".
|Gym Leaders of the Johto region
|This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.


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Unrest, poverty, and persecution caused thousands to look for opportunity and freedom in the North American colonies. The crossing was long, overcrowded, and unsanitary, though, and came only at great expense. Many Strathclyde families settled on the east coast of North America in communities that would form the backbone of what would become the great nations of the United States and Canada. The American War of Independence caused those who remained loyal to England to move north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the 20th century, Strathclyde and other Scottish families across North America began to recover their collective heritage through highland games and Clan societies. Among them: Samuel and William Alston settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1767; John Alston settled in Barbados in 1685; Rose Alston settled in New England in 1661. In Newfoundland, John Alston an immigrant from Liverpool, was married in St. John's in 1858..
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
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Here are some of the notable quotes from around Major League Baseball this week:
"Zone rating? What the heck is that? They come up with some crazy stuff to make it more complicated. You never know if it's good or bad."
-- Angels shortstop Orlando Cabrera reacting to the news that he's leading Major League shortstops with a .936 zone rating. The stat measures the percentage of batted balls hit into the shortstop's "zones" in which he successfully fields. (Los Angeles Times)
"You guys are a great source of useless information."
-- Mets first basemanCarlos Delgado to members of the media after they informed the slugger that he became the first visiting player to hit three "splash" home runs into McCovey Cove versus the Giants. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"I don't mind saying, I'm super excited to win it. It was a classic game, and I was proud of the fans. It was a special night. It lived up to its billing."
-- Braves pitcher John Smoltz on the matchup Wednesday night against former teammate Greg Maddux. Smoltz went seven innings and picked up the win in the 3-2 Atlanta victory. Maddux got a no-decision. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"It was weird having (Ned Yost) there. He was in the background watching, doing his commentary while we were throwing. He called one pitch I threw the 'Funky McNasty.'"
-- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Craig Capuano on having manager Ned Yost watch his bullpen session on Saturday. Yost wanted to make sure Capuano was in good enough shape to make his start Monday after being forced to leave his previous start after three innings when he took a line drive off his right calf. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
"I'm not really overly concerned with wins. I'm trying to focus more on quality starts and keeping the team in the game. That way it can go either way. It's better than being down 6-0 in the third inning. I hope that never happens."
-- Nationals pitcher Jason Bergmann, who has an 0-3 record despite a 3.07 ERA this season. (Washington Post)
"It's not fun to be on the other end of it. I feel like I've been throwing the ball decent this season. It's nice to get that first [win] on the board."
-- Dodgers pitcher Brett Tomko who picked up his first win of the season in four decisions. Tomko had a no-hitter through five innings.. (Los Angeles Times)
"Yeah, I tried to field a groundball with my thumb without a glove, the wrong hand. I was like, 'Well, that figures.' Then it swelled up real quick and was a little uncomfortable."
-- A's first baseman Dan Johnson on his fielding adventures Tuesday night, which caused him to be lifted from the game. He returned to the lineup on Wednesday and hit a home run. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"We'd all do it if we could. Everybody gets asked if it's OK. He's proven that he can perform doing it that way, so let him do it that way. We're about winning. We're not about who has what privileges. He's a unique individual. He's a unique athlete."
-- New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina commenting on new teammate Roger Clemens and his ability to leave the team between starts to spend time with his family. (Newsday)
"He's had a great start to the season. He's hit for power. He's gotten on base. He's stolen bases. He's laid down bunts. He's played the entire game. He's really shown that his skills portray into a total player."
-- San Diego manager Bud Black on the performance of switch-hitting outfielder Jose Cruz Jr. Cruz is hitting .321 with four home runs and 10 RBIs in 84 at-bats entering Tuesday night's game. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
"I think I kind of found a groove early and stayed in it as long as I could."
-- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson, who worked five innings of one-run ball on Tuesday against the Rockies in the Cardinals' 4-1 victory. With two career starts now under his belt (just one this year), Thompson has earned another start next week against the Dodgers. (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
"I have done it before, and I wasn't very good at it all the time. It's just attitude, really. You can't look at how difficult the situation is because most of the time it's difficult to hit the ball. So you just try to stay as positive as possible with your approach, and keep your thoughts small. Just try to get some base hits. If the power comes, then great, but I still have a chance to get a base hit and get something started."
-- Chicago Cubs veteran Daryle Ward, on the best way to approach playing less than full-time. (Chicago Tribune)
"It was unbelievable. I promise you I was more excited than he was. I'm so proud of him."
-- Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche, after watching his brother, the Dodgers' Andy LaRoche, pick up his first Major League hit on Sunday in Atlanta. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
"I think part of my struggles right now is I'm used to having that natural adrenaline rush in the ninth inning. Whereas now, I need to kind of learn something to get myself going a little bit. I need to teach myself how to sort of create my own adrenaline."
-- Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jonah Bayliss, on adapting to pitching in middle innings instead of late-innings. Last season at Triple-A Indianapolis, Bayliss had 23 saves. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
"I had enough auditions in Cleveland and felt like hopefully I got the bad ones out of the way. I really did feel like every time I threw there in three years was always an audition. Today was relaxed."
-- Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, on his efforts to make an impression and remain in the Orioles rotation. On Tuesday night in Baltimore's 8-3 victory over Tampa Bay, Guthrie worked six innings, gave up just one run and struck out two. (Baltimore Sun)
"I think anybody that threw 95 and hits 90 now, it's tough. He was dominating. Had a good changeup, good curveball, which he still does. But Milty doesn't throw 94 anymore. He's becoming a complete pitcher now. Gets the ball up a little bit. But Milty's going to come through because he's a professional, because of the way he works and the way he is up here (tapping his forehead)."
-- Reds reliever Eddie Guardado, on teammate Eric Milton. Prior to being together in Cincinnati, the two were teammates with the Minnesota Twins. (Cincinnati Post)
"The doctors say 12 weeks -- three months. I guarantee I'll be back a little sooner than that."
-- Detroit reliever Joel Zumaya, on his optimistic timetable to return from tendon surgery on his right middle finger. (Detroit Free Press
"Every time I've pitched against them, I get some run support, and you have to have run support to win. It's just one of those things that happens, and I hope it doesn't change. Coming out of the bullpen, I felt better than I've felt in a long time. The ball was jumping out of my hand. My curveball felt great. I got in the game and thought I might get through seven or eight innings without giving up a hit."
-- Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt on the key to his impressive 19-1 career record against Cincinnati after Houston beat the Reds 5-4 Monday. Oswalt allowed only two runs in seven innings of work. (Houston Chronicle)
"He can pitch out of the bullpen or start a game for us, and he's durable. But you don't want to take that for granted. The guy is not scared. He knows how to pitch, and his stuff is good enough for him to pitch at this level. He's not a power guy, but more times than not he's going to pitch well."
-- Texas Rangers pitching coach Mark Connor on pitcher Mike Wood, who has looked good on the mound while filling in for the injured Kevin Millwood. (Dallas Morning News)
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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a resident of Blackhawk
on Jul 22, 2013 at 10:19 am
This is an alarming article; one that begs for more discussion and action. The pressure and its consequences outlined here are destructive and so very sad.
Thank you for bringing this to light in a very tangible way!
a resident of Danville
on Jul 23, 2013 at 5:55 pm
Baby boomers's suicide rate is increasing. Many Boomers worked a lifetime demonstrating admirable self-control and a strong sense of delayed rewards. They denied themselves immediate gratification and planned carefully for their Senior years. Their efforts are being plundered by a government that is redistributing their hard earned nest eggs. Many Boomers wish they had just "partied through." They regret not taking a vacation; the money they didn't spend is going to be redistributed.
High achieving young people should not be "sold" the same ""hard work" myth that has so sadly impacted the lives of Boomers. Redistribution of wealth will undermine the efforts of many of the young people who described the stress they are experiencing as they give their all in preparation for lives as successful adults.
Hopefully, these dedicated students will be encouraged to find personal success outside their plans for professional success. Professional success can be undermined by socialism. Those workimg toward a career with prestige and financial rewards in fields such as medicine should be counseled that traditional paths to success are being rapidly altered by government policy.
a resident of Danville
on Jul 24, 2013 at 10:11 am
Who are you kidding? "Many Boomers worked a lifetime demonstrating admirable self-control and a strong sense of delayed rewards." Did you just cook this up or plagiarize from somewhere on the Internet?
The '46 to '64 crowd can in no self-dignifying way claim to have been cheated. Compared to their parents who likely served in one or two world wars and came into adulthood without safety nets (social security) and The Great Depression, the Boomer generation was able to transcend from Woodstock to Wall Street and back again. Which generation is best defined by the Gordon Gecko role played by Michael Douglas again? In subtle irony, his father's role as Spartacus, decades earlier, did define his generation to a much greater degree.
While all of this is simply 'silly' generalization, it is inane and absurd to claim travesty for our generation in light of what our parents (and generations prior) suffered through in their lifetime. We will lump onto our children unimaginable burdens (i.e. 80% of our Part-B medicare expenses, etc.) so that we may live much longer then our parents and grandparents could ever have imagined and in much better shape to the very end.
What is it that current head-coach for the 49er's likes to ask of his players..."Who's got it better than us?"
BTW, if you were paid to place this piece as a 'dust-up' message (would not be surprised), please review your punctuation and spelling. Even a hack should hold some standards sacred.
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Discussion in 'The Perfect Line and Other Riding Myths' started by Disco Stu, Oct 15, 2012.
I blame skinny jeans constricting blood flow to the testes.
I refuse to talk to any man wearing skinny jeans.
I hear this a lot, how he was into riding, before the wife and kid's came along, lot of times he gets the ultimatum, it's me or the bike. In few instances, he would have been better off hopping on his ride and heading for the hill's. I've got some mate's, whose relationship's are a bit 'ragged' because of this issue, but they all still have their bike's. I've always told my girlfriend's that motorcycles and skiing, go where i go, if it doesn't suit them, we'll stop right there. It has worked fine so far. You just have to put your foot down mate
Hope she doesn' see this
A man who says "my wife won't let me" doesn't really want to ride.
People, by and large, do what they want to do.
The failure of fathers. Men don't understand how to be men and thus can't teach their sons. The rise of feminism and the portrayal of weak, bumbling men in the media don't help, but IMHO it all boils down to lack of good fathers.
EDIT: Oh, and as human ills said in the post above, people do what they want to do. But that's a different discussion than why the modern American man is weak.
I believe this is a matter of priorities and the changes that people go through in their lives.
For me, when I was much younger, I had a bike until I married and we had our first child. We were both working, but there wasn't enough money for baby food, diapers, and misc expenses that were added to the normal house hold living expenses. It became a budget issue: make the bike payment or buy diapers, etc. The decision was easy for me, because my marriage was a union of values, ideals, and principles. We agreed to start a family and jointly accept the responsibilities and expenses that came along with that decision. The bike had to go and I was ok with that decision.
After the kids were grown and the the expenses have settled down, we agreed that it was time to get another bike, and set a date when it would be acceptable (down payment saved, monthly bills under control, etc) and the shopping would begin. Turns out, neither one of us could wait that long, and I ended up buying a new bike almost a year early. Since that time, I have changed bikes three times, and this last time, she suggested that I buy another bike to replace the one that I had sold a few weeks earlier. Even the kids, now living on their own, couldn't believe that I'd been without a bike for so long. Everyone recognized how much I like to ride and knew it was a priority to me. So, I ride...
Then, I accepted the restriction and would have blamed my wife or my crappy job as not allowing me to afford a bike. It was easier to explain the restriction that way than try to explain my choice as a decision that I'd made with regard to priorities.
But that's just me...
I'm not really sure that is emasculation - plenty of women I know do whatever the hell they want to do and it doesn't make them masculine.
I think "wife won't let me" is a great excuse - that's what I say to dealers when i'm ready to leave and I want them to turn off the hard sell.
I gotta remember that one when I'm out kicking tires. That's an awesome way to get out of the dealership without going thru the hassle,
I make wimmens I'm serious about a deal. I'm not going to run around on em with any other wimmens but my bikes (pedal and moto). They were here first... So far its worked.
Riding (moto and pedal) is 'part of who I am.' The pedal part makes me a much nicer person to be around. The moto makes me and keeps the wanderlust down.
Could be she is right. Riding is dangerous. ya' know.. "it's not if you go down it's when"... etc.
May be she didn't sign on to be an early widow, or for her kids to have to visit their dad in the hospital.
It may have nothing to do with turning in your Man-card, but more with respect to your partners opinion and the fact that she may know you better then you think.
I am of the age now where I can almost keep to the speed limit, but there was a time when the throttle might as well have been an on/off switch..Needless to say I ride a whole lot more now.
it's not due to being emasculated.it's about your priorities and the balance in your life.
That's what the emasculated always say when confronted about their emasculation!
PS My wife insists I ride! I suspect it is so she can shop without my interference!:huh
I disagree. If this were true, why not say 'I've always wanted a motorcycle, but I have so many other things going on in my life?'
Funny stuff Jim!
A couple months back, my wife got mad at me because I suggested selling my strom.
I was planning on using the money to pay off some bills and buy a cheap little junk bike to ride for a while. She totally put me in my place.
I have a good one :)
Side note - the advice my MSF instructor gave the single guys= get a bike now so the precedent was set. "well, the bike was here first so you knew what you were getting into"
But mostly I think blaming the wife is used as a cop-out.
There is a difference between being told you cant do something you have always done and wanting to get into something new. I have only been without a motorcycle of some sort for about one year since I was 10 or so, so my wife knew going in what I was into. Say I all of the sudden decided to take up skydiving. I would think that would be something to discuss with the wife. Would weigh the pros and cons and come to a decision that was good for both.
Luckily for me the wife doesnt tell me no very often. I just put the thought into her head and she ends up into it as much as I am. That is why I have too many bikes now, just cant bring myself to sell anything.
Some men actually partner or marry a woman.
After my second ankle surgery I made the mistake of asking the surgeon if I could still ride offroad. Then I remembered my wife was sitting there and was kicking myself. Fortunately, the doc said yes but it had to be electric start. I looked over at my wife and she said "it looks like we are going motorcycle shopping."
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Or a staunch Liberal married to an extreme Conservative. :eek1
I think one problem is that many times a woman gets married and intends to change the man's ways, and the man gets married and assumes that the woman will always be the same. Eventually: kaboomity.
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For a limited time in April, The Rascals will reunite to perform at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway, the New York Times reports.
For those keeping track of recent developments in The Rascals' world, a Broadway production isn't all that much of a stretch from what the reunited act has been doing. The Jersey-bred band recently reunited for the first time in four decades to perform a six-night stand at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, N.Y. with a performance titled "Once Upon a Dream."
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The show was written and produced by the E Street Band's Steven Van Zandt, and featured video footage and actor re-enactments that trace the band's long musical career. The production was described by producers as a cross between a "bio-concert" and "a hybrid of a rock'n'roll concert and a Broadway show."
The Rascals' Broadway show will run for 15 nights with previews on April 15. The show will officially open April 18. Tickets are currently available through Ticketmaster.
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I have been on a trip to Maui with the family for the past week and was able to sneak in a couple of rounds of golf and wanted to share the pictures with the group. The first stop was on one of my favorite all around courses, the Plantation Course at Kapalua. The only sketchy thing about West Maui can be the weather. The first four holes started out somewhat soggy. It was fortunate that I brought a FJ rain jacket and rain gloves!! Felt like I could have given Tim Tiger a run from his recent rain adventure on a golf trip on these holes!
Finally as we played the remainder of the holes the sun came out and all was dry. The wind was up, as it always is, but we had a great time although the scores could have been better! Played with some great guys I met from Australia and could not have had better playing partners. The remaining pictures look a little more like what you would expect from Hawaii golf. It's amazing how quickly the rain can move in then back out again.
Finally, the number 18 closing hole on The Plantation Course at Kapalua. I believe it is the longest hole played on the PGA Tour at over 650 yards. At least it is downhill and generally downwind!
I was also able to sneak away and play a round on the Wailea Gold course. This is a great course on the other side of the island and it was really good to me this week. I was able to card five birdies for the round (which is a record for me) and was able to enjoy the Hawaiian sunshine for the entire round. The following are some shots from the Wailea Gold course.
All in all a great golf location and one I will be coming back to! Heading back to the mainland tomorrow afternoon and back to the Texas heat for the summer but I won't be forgetting the five birdies in a round (or probably matching it) anytime soon!
Beautiful views in the sunlight.
Wow! Wailea looks spectacular. Let's play again soon!
Looks amazing!!!
Great pictures Mike! Think you just inspired me to take a little trip..
Mike, I'm envious. Haven't played in/been to Hawaii since 1972 (Royal Kaanapali). Gorgeous photos. Thanks for sharing.
WOW... thanks for sharing the pictures!
Just to be on Maui is a treat in its self, but to play WaileaGold and Kapalua's Plantation while on Maui, that's sweet.
Oh I'm so jealous. If I had my druthers I'd move to Maui right now.
As I sit in my office now, looking out the window at the rain (which, by the way, I am happy to have here in Texas), I wish I was back in Maui! Whenever we are in Hawaii I always try to think of things I could do occupationally to relocate there. I never come up with a workable scenario so we always come home! Seriously, it's a great place to visit with wonderful beaches and golf courses, but at the end of the day you are on vacation when you are there and I think that is one of the big things that makes it great! Now, back to the daydreaming... maybe when I retire I could get a place there and......
Wow MikeC! Awesome photos and an inspired setting on which to build THE Hawaiian round! Thanks for the tour through paradise...premiere golf in a premiere destination!
Great photos!!! I went to Maui a few times and only had the chance of playing the Kaanapali Golf Course.. Next time I go i'm definitely making a trip to Kapalua!
Those are some great courses! There are some amazing courses on Big Island that are definitely worth checking out... Kohanaiki is fairly new, and Kukio and Nanea are a lot of fun.
Kapalua is nice - but there are a lot of blind, uphill tee shots. If you want picturesque take the boat ride over to Lanai and play the Challenge at Manellee - that is my favorite in Hawaii.
C_RantsKapalua is nice - but there are a lot of blind, uphill tee shots. If you want picturesque take the boat ride over to Lanai and play the Challenge at Manellee - that is my favorite in Hawaii.
Welcome to the FJ community.....hang around and you will enjoy the posts regarding golf and FJ products....we have a little fun sharing ideas and such.....complete you profile and let us know a little more about yourself.....you have a great avatar....the Old Course makes a great backdrop and it'sl complete with your FJs and Titleist clubs.....already making some great posts....chuck


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A Toronto man made a late-night trip to the loo and found a python curled up on his toilet.
Ramdat Punwassie went into the bathroom of his apartment around 10 p.m. and immediately saw the three-foot snake, slammed the door shut and called 911, according to The Toronto Star. When cops came, they found the snake in the bathtub.
"You can't take a chance, it could bite me, it could be poisonous," he said.
Punwassie believes the snake came in through the toilet and pushed up the lid, which he said is normally closed.
"It was big and strong. It looked like the kind of snake you see in Indian movies," said Punwassie. "I kept far from it because you can't take chances."
In a strange coincidence, police had responded to a similar report less than a block away and only a few hours earlier. In that incident, a corn snake was found in an apartment.
"I guess it's getting cold, so the snakes are coming in," Sgt. Bradley Fisher told the paper. "They've decided they're not gonna stay in the walls."
Authorities said both snakes were probably pets that were set free. Cops put the python in a pillow case and handed it over to animal services, according to the National Post. The corn snake was sent to a nearby zoo.
Punwassie said the night-time encounter won't leave him with a fear of gong to the bathroom.
"I have been here for 10 years and haven't ever seen a pest before," he said. "I'm not moving out."


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Arsenal end trophy drought with FA Cup win
Arsenal ended its nine-year trophy drought on Saturday, coming from two goals...
David Lee posted a double-double with 23 points
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Stephen Curry dropped in 20 points while hitting 4-of-10 shots from beyond the
arc for the Warriors, who maintained their one-game lead over Houston for the
sixth spot in the Western Conference standings.
Curry also had nine assists while Jarrett Jack came off the bench to net 19
points and dish out eight helpers. Harrison Barnes chipped in 10 points as
well for the Warriors, who are seeking their first playoff appearance since
Eric Gordon had a team-high 21 points for New Orleans, which has lost seven-
straight on the road.
Robin Lopez had a solid game with 17 points and seven rebounds for the Hornets
while Greivis Vasquez tallied 15 points and handed out nine assists. Al-Farouq
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Steve Waldman's dark musings
2 comments:
- septizoniom2 said...
two items support the "dark musings"
1. the long time lag (about 6 weeks) from the original announcement (early feb) to yesterday; the details offered were quite modest (and missing in some cases, such as the critical haircut for legacy AAA mbs under the expanded TALF). the details could not have taken 6 weeks to formulate, but perhaps the rounding up of a coalition to support would.
2. the almost immediate announcement of PIMCO and Blackrock of support for the plan (one would think a few days reflection would be prudent, unless you have already been working with the government to announce support).
- March 24, 2009 at 10:50 PM
- Jeff said...
I had the same thoughts as soon as it was leaked.
Why not start a fund of US taxpayers - or anyone really - collect the minimum ($500m - might take awhile, but surely do-able) and have the shareholders *elect* management who would choose which securities to buy with (mostly) the US governments money.
That would prevent conflict of interest of the firms and give all of us "a tidy 16.7% return" if Nero's reasonable assumptions can be trusted.
I'm in.
- March 24, 2009 at 11:32 PM


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I'm using the latest version of ZA extreme security that is 10.0.243 on trial first. I'm using the same on Windows 7 Ultimate retail 64 bit.
There is no other AV/firewall installed. I have even turned Windows defender and firewall off. Im using the same on I7-920 stepping E processor.
Now with my problem,
Under expert rules i was creating a group of protocols. I mentioned the group name, wrote description and then selected few protocols such as In TCP(http 80), (https 443) and domain UDP (DNS 53) so finally when i was about to press OK to save the group it did not allowed me to press OK and save the group.
Secondly when I edit any of the selected protocols i was amazed to see that I selected TCP ->HTTP but now its changed to TCP->any and protocol was still 80 just the name changed from HTTP to ANY.
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I wrote the following after the horror at Columbine. High School. It seems to apply to what just happened. Just change the dates, places, and names. And that is very sad.
O what is Life and what is Man? O what is Death? Wherefore
Are you, my Children, natives in the Grave to where I go?
William Blake
For the adult and for the almost adult, for the adolescent dead of Littleton, Colorado–for those who buried them, and for all of those who grieve–April of 1999 truly was the cruelest month.
Children killed in school by children, fellow students. A teacher killed, trying to help. Among the fifteen dead, two adolescent murderers, placed by their hands beyond answers and punishment. A year of consciously premeditated plans. On Hitler's birthday. Black trench coats. Guns, and bombs of propane tanks, and lead pipes set to intentionally kill and maim. A girl shot in her face upon confessing belief in God. More details daily known. Much more no doubt never to be learned.
This was not tragedy–hubris of arrogant pride bringing about some hero's noble ruin. This was not pathos–a child sudden killed without design by some mute disease or some impersonal fate.
This was horror.
Chorus of whys. Why did it, and how to…. Maybe make propane tanks illegal. Maybe it was the fault of the internet, or guns, or games, or music, or lead pipes, or pornography, or homosexuals, or dress, or television, or lack of prayer, or because the ten commandments are not posted, or because the girl believed in God, as if none had ever died horribly before because they did not believe in any or in the right true god. More laws, more church, ban everything that might cause senseless death. Maybe ban automobiles, baseball bats, bicycles, swimming pools, trees, skis, gasoline, rope, fire, and bathtubs–small price to pay to save one innocent life, don't you think? Or don't you think? Protect the flag from protest? Ban knives, so no other O.J. need ever again search golf courses for a killer cheating justice there?
As one is banned, and horror happens still, ban more and more and yet more again, to delude, deceive, deny just why the kids of Colorado died.
And in the growing din of the psychobabble, the hysteria, the fear, stop, be still and listen. There may be somewhere you hear one small rational voice that, from beneath the shouting, quietly says, it happened because those two dead killers killed them.
That's why it happened. Why did they do it? Maybe they were evil.
So how can we for our fearful, our uncertain, our frightening future's sake assure and reassure each of us alike that no one's child ever will ever again take weapon or bomb to school to reduce the human flesh of someone's beloved child to vicious ruin?
It seems so simple, really, so simple it dare not be suggested, or so it seems. Simply see and assure, each and all of us, that we do not, and that any child within our control and care does not. And then none will. And then must we, through teaching, and through the more immeasurably important medium called example, show that such is not permitted. For such is– beyond all discussion–wrong. For such is something that is simply bad. Yes, and something evil. Something that is never even to be thought. And never ever to be done.
Taboos sometimes attach to such stupid thoughts that they seem silly. Such taboos are useless and ignored when they touch disputed things upon which rational persons do not all agree. Still, some things in fact are wrong and bad. Without dispute, certain matters can be made taboo, things like killing your classmates and teacher at school on a fine spring day, or on any day. And all must agree this must be taboo, and never done, or human kind will not survive.
So long as we blame the horror of that spring day at school, that murdered Littleton's children, on unmindful things like music, or tools, or lack of religious show, we invite terrible repetition. For we take the fault from, and absolve, those persons whose fault it was and is, and ascribe that fault to dumb, inanimate neutral things–to things that have no thoughts, nor will, and cannot form intent to harm, that fearful ability unique to human kind.
And so we in comfort hear, on distant news, about the grief, the theories, the hows, the whys, the suggestions, the demands, the call for new laws, and the condemnation of all of those related, but really not so relevant, things. And then to relieve this pain we hear, in other news, of how many bombs were dropped by our just side, in that far away war today, on the human kind of the other unjust side, and of how many foreign language speaking civilians were, sad to say, most accidentally unintentionally killed by our made-by-human-hands explosives and bullets deliberately delivered, and of how many more were purposefully on purpose killed for their religious views or because they were of some wrong, improper race, or some–righteously condemned by their right thinking killers–improper creed.
Let's wax profoundly now. Let us unsophomorically observe we simply cannot cure the world. The problems are too many and too vast, too complex and too misunderstood. And let us further understand the world itself has no problems of its own, for such as seem are such only as are and may be defined by us. We are the measure of what is right and just and true and good and of all things visible and invisible. We are the definers. We do it to ourselves and teach it unto our children. We are the didactic doomed.
We cannot be responsible for all of it. No. No we can't, no not all of it at all. Perhaps maybe we should just neglect to try.
But we can, can we not, be responsible, each single human one of us, for all the time, for each of us alone and among ourselves. And to large measure for our children, for what we teach and what we do has much–not all, but much–to do with what they are and will become. That's all we have to do.
And if we are, each one of each of us, for all the many things and moments and times that are, and are to come upon us unannounced, if we are then, in each and all of those uncertain times, and words, and worlds and whens, within ourselves controlled, then somehow things may just be more okay. And that's what we can do. And that's really all that we can do. And that's really all that we need do.
There still will be tragedy. And there still will be pathos. Because it is part of the price of being human. It goes with the deal.
But maybe we can stop the horror.
Edwin Kagin
May, 1999.


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Cueto stretches out to six innings against Rockies
By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Reds ace Johnny Cueto was the first on his team to reach six innings this spring as the Reds fell to the Rockies, 5-1, Friday night at Goodyear Ballpark.
Cueto allowed three runs on five hits with no walks and five strikeouts. He was slated to go five innings but his pitch count allowed for a sixth.
"I feel good. I felt strong," Cueto said. "I worked on my breaking pitch [in the sixth]."
Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis pitched five scoreless innings and allowed four hits and three strikeouts. Francis, who has blanked his opponents in 18 of his 19 innings this spring, lowered his ERA to 1.96 this spring.
The Reds' only extra-base hit against Francis was a two-out double to center field by Neftali Soto in the first inning. Soto exited the game after the inning because of a mild quadriceps strain.
Colorado took a 1-0 lead in the first inning against Cueto. Dexter Fowler led off the game with a double to right-center field and scored from third base on Carlos Gonzalez's groundout to second base.
Cueto had retired a stretch of eight in a row until Michael Cuddyer hit a single on the ground into left field in the top of the fourth. Up next was Todd Helton, who sent a first pitch from Cueto over the fence in right-center field for a two-run homer, his first in the Cactus League this year.
In the seventh inning, Ben Paulsen kept the Rockies in command with a two-out, two-run homer against Armando Gallaraga.
The Reds did not reach the scoreboard until the eighth inning against right-hander Bobby Cassevah, when Derrick Robinson tripled to right field to score Bryson Smith.
Up next: The Reds will travel to two locations for a pair of Saturday split-squad games that begin at 4:05 p.m. ET. The battle for the fifth spot in the rotation will again be center stage in both games as Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to pitch four innings against the Giants in Scottsdale. At the same time, Mike Leake will be in Maryvale to work four innings against the Brewers with live coverage of both games on Gameday Audio.
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Oldsmobile Aurora: Acceleration
Don't forget the RSM throttle body parts too. All this stuff tends to help the high end more than low end. Another suggestion - at 82k or anywhere up there, new plugs and plug wires (DO NOT fool with anything other than replacing with the exact same stock plugs - anything else has shown to cause problems) will probably help. Don't be too lulled by the 100k on the plugs. Be realistic, they probably serve fine up to 100k, but I would be surprised if they perform at 100% up to 100k before starting to slide.
Also - clean the throttle body. At high milage with this never being done (or even once), you are losing power for sure.
In short, before looking to modify, take care of the maintenance first. It can make a difference. And yeah, a simple K&N filter and box mod can add a tad bit of power right away. You want more - then look to Corsa and an RSM throttle body.
JRS -- how much louder is the Corsa system during everyday driving than bone stock? Awesome sub-15s..
Also, I hear a lot about using the 2nd gear position.. On my Classic (managed to buy a 1998 with 26,400 on the clock), using second firms up the shift quite a bit. It seems to cut the shift time in about half, and if you forgot you placed the shifter into 2nd, it will surprise you. I actually can hear my serpentine belt squeak during the abrupt RPM change.
I second the want to find someone who can change the PROM variables on these OBD-II cars.. moving the redline up a bit would be good (in 2nd, the Classic shifts around 6100, just before the hash marks.. but the engine doesn't feel anywhere near valve float).. it just dosen't feel out of steam at 6000. I'd buy V-rated tires if I could increase the top speed variable.. it pulls strong at 110, and the cutoff is quite abrupt.
On an extremely minor note.. does anyone else's PCV valve buzz like crazy? I've replaced with a third-party and an AC.. both rattle audibly at idle.
I have the Corsa too. It sounds awesome. On the highway, it's stock quiet. Around town, it's not bad at all. At WOT it sounds great. I was very wimpy about getting it, fearing it would be too loud. I am so happy I got the Corsa. Check out my post on the modification area. Let me know if you want pictures and info on how to modify the Corsa STS system for the classic Aurora.
rjs200240 Posts: 1,277I second Greg's observations. His are more relevant, though, as he has a Classic. On my 2nd gen car the exhaust is stock-quiet most all of the time unless you get on the throttle a bit. If you are accelerating you'll notice a little more noise. If you gun it, it will be noticable but not loud. Louder than stock but to me it is not obnoxious. Cruising is quiet as stock, possibly quieter.
I expect I'll wait to get some more use out of the stock system, but I like what I'm hearing about how the straight-through path can open things up. I wouldn't mind a little more growl -- the sound is for sure part of the feel of a car. I think even a bit more of a roar at WOT 5k+rpm would be welcome. Garnes -- did you say you live around the Indianapolis area? I'm camped out on the west side.
I haven't managed to secure a profile, etc, anywhere, but I do have some pictures I took the day after I drove it home if anyone cares
It had the spoiler when I bought it -- I am impressed that a lit one was made for it. I read that it was not a factory option, but I have to assume it was dealer-installed, because I can't imagine the older couple the car belonged to jumped through hoops to get it.. I haven't seen another one to date.
Maybe a somewhat off-topic post.. oh well.
I saw a similar (maybe the same) spoiler on a Classic in Johnson City, TN, last month. It was at a repair garage that was closed, so I didn't get to ask anyone about it. How does the light operate? Brake light? Tail light? Both?
It's brake only, I believe tied to the high-mount light (which is also in place).
momrc Posts: 2I have taken the car to the dealer and it sat there for two weeks. They ran a complete diagnostics and couldn't find a problem or they were unable to recreate the problem. The problem is that when driving the car it just turns off. It happens on and off sometimes when I'm at a stop sign or even while on the road traveling. When I turn ignition its as if the car is dead, no sound nothing. Then I try again and it kicks in like its attempting to start after 3 times or more it kicks in and starts up. Can anyone tell me if this might be a fuel pump issue or electrical.
Sounds silly, but.. battery terminals? An intermittent failure of everything in the car makes this the first thing I'd check.
The fuel pump isn't necessary to crank the engine (if the fuel pump's out, the car should crank until the batt is dead, just won't start).. Nor, if it dies when running, can we blame the starter. Lock cylinder is a possibility.. it controls lots of stuff.
Will the horn work when it's "dead?" Easiest thing to check that will always work. No computer, no logic, no ignition key position.. just a switch, relay, and battery. If the horn's dead, think battery, terminals, wiring, fusible links, fuses.. in extreme cases a short somewhere.. but enough shorted current to stop the car dead in its tracks would generate smoke somewhere.
ddog789 Posts: 2this story is beautiful it gives me hope . this kid in his 2002 dodge dakota he thinks he can beat me . i think hes mistaken. unless he has the 5.9 liter i gladley lay down. the 4.7 ( 235 hp @3400 290ftlb @4000) its close but i think i can do it.
ehasley Posts: 18I just bought the replacement K7N filter for my 97' did any one else experience problems with installation? Mine felt a little too large for the air box and took about and extra 10 min to reassemble. i called pep-boys back to verify the numbers, everything checked out. i finally got the two clips to solidly lock into place, and im sure that there is no gap. Just wondering if anyone else has the same issue. Also, every time i try and access the air box mod on caddy info it says page not found or something. If some one can email the directions or a quick how-to would be much appreciated.
Today was a glorious, warm spring day in central NJ. As I slowed for a red traffic light on a four-lane road, I saw in my rearview mirror a BMW come up behind me. Because the driver was weaving from lane-to-lane to pass traffic, I was sure he would be off quickly when the light turned green. We were stopped side-by-side at the light. I shifted the transmission to 2nd. At green we both hit the gas. I was surprised to get out ahead. My '97 had a 1/2 car-length lead at about 45 mph when I had to shut down because of a car in front of me. The new 330i passed me with its engine absolutely screaming.
95mushroom Posts: 230Very nice. It seems of late, that whenever I ran someone, they usually quit around the end of 1st. I believe it has to do with my CAI being fairly loud on the outside. I raced my brother once in his GTI and he missed his shift because of how loud my car was....
phil95 Posts: 30You guys make me jealous. I got a 95 and can't get a squeak out it. 97k. I know it needs plugs and wires but service the TB is out my realm with that big MAF in the road. A thottle control module would be nice but the dealer want 226 for it. I wrested in a K&N but it just sounds a bit better. Didn't wake it up. Car runs great except I can't seem the wheel balance right. Just moves the vibration around. New Yokos ,never again. It doesn't like the air on. Runs smooth as silk with it off. But runs rough with it on then smooth then rough. Makes me nervous. Car never ran at 180, 225 constanly also makes me nervous.
car is spotless like new and pampered. I would like a recommedation on plugs. I have heard AC no platnium at .60 and the opposite stock only at .50. the Though of buying wires makes me wonder if I need a home improvement loan. Anybody want to take this thing and give it back finished.
e_net_rider Posts: 1,380I'm wondering if any of you speedsters figured out how to defy some of the circuitry in place. May not be across all years, but there is a circuit to defeat abusive maneuvers such as WOT from standing start. It is supposed to reduce power automatically.
Also has anyone tried getting their computer programed to Autobahn. You can have your computer programmed away from the vehicle, just need VIN. I understand that one of the few differences is the gear ratio difference.
bdblkab96 Posts: 9You nuts ?
Yes this car has the power.
A 95 is also 4,000 pounds.
They lighten up to about 3600 pounds after that.
Dragging against a car a 1,000 lbs less that weight is foolish.
Think about it.
The Aurora was designed to be a luxury car not a muscle car.
It is quick though isn't it ?
Right out of the factory.
One wonders why we don't keep it that way.
bull96206 Posts: 1"When I turn ignition its as if the car is dead, no sound nothing. Then I try again and it kicks in like its attempting to start after 3 times or more it kicks in and starts up." -- My Aurora had a similar problem and they replced the lock cylinder and fixed the problem with the car not starting when the key was turned.
However the car still has the problem of dying while driving with no warning - sometimes it bucks or sputters and keeps going, somtimes it just conks out but will restart right away. The mechanic can't seem to put his finger on the problem and has fixed or checked out every warning error displayed in the history log of the diagnostic computer. Has anyone else had similar trouble or does anyone have an idea of what the problem might be. Also, when it does this the "Service Engine Soon" light comes on until the car is shut off and when restarted the light apparently resets itself until the next episode.
fnyrad Posts: 4The best race story i have for my aRORA is a yellow vette and a yellow stang GT were lined up next to each other i pulled up behind the stang not thinking much of it at the time then i realised that they were going to race, i pushed the power button and took off traction control. The light turned green and off they went i stayed back at first not to be a destraction the vette took the stang very easly then it was my turn. i stomped it as i saw the guy in the stang look back at me as i went flying pased him, i just smiled and waved then i caught up to the vette rode next to him for a second then we both took off i kept up with him for a while then he was gone. ps this was all while i had a cylender mis fire.
and just last week i had a full tank of gas and a total of 3people in the car. i was crusin down the interstate with the windows down and music up, when i looked in my mirror and saw a cavilier (one of the better racers here ((its fully modified and looks nice for a cavi)) come weaving up on me i rolled up the windows and waited for him to catch up to me and i took off weaving back and forth through traffic keeping him a little ways behind me. we got onto an open streach of road and he got becide me i womped it and took off i kept topping out at 110 ( not autobahn) and he was starting to catch up to me and i reached my exit, got infront of him flashed my hazards at him and it was over.
mommieof05 Posts: 2I have an 01 aurora well I had problems with it starting It would just start when it wanted to so I took it to someone and they said starter so I fixed it and it starts up but now it runs rough almost like its gonna cut off at any time it also has the check eng like flashing and the still.When the light flashs I smell a burning smell coming out of the vents.I dont understand what is going on I just paid all this money and now I have another problem somebody help!!!!!!
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The nations collectively working on the International Space Station (ISS) are mulling over the possibility of extending its mission life through 2020, it has recently been reported.
More than 20 years of development and $100 billion of research funds have been invested into the ISS by the United States, Russia, Japan, Canada, European Space Agency (ESA), and several other partners. The participating countries expected the ISS to work through 2015, but decided further research could take place at the space outpost over an additional five years.
The first stage of the ISS was sent into orbit in 1998, as 15 nations came together to advance mankind with expected scientific breakthroughs that could be used on Earth. A number of major setbacks, including the Columbia space shuttle explosion six years ago, helped delay construction on the ISS -- in fact, Japan hasn't been able to launch its ISS space module until recently.
The ISS won't be completed until late 2009 or sometime in 2010 when NASA plans to retire its current generation of space shuttles. Furthermore, researchers are just now seeing scientific results from using the ISS as a mobile space research laboratory, and the additional five years could be greatly beneficial.
Until NASA is able to launch its next-generation Orion shuttle, the U.S. space agency will be forced to fly to the ISS on Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
NASA is currently crunching numbers "in the event the [Obama] administration decided to propose" a possible extension and budget requests for the ISS extension. The U.S. space agency believes operating the ISS an additional five years doesn't "pose any significant challenges" and the countries involved are "committed to work with their respective governments."


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Girardi shifts CC back one day after washout
Yankees' ace will face Rangers on Monday instead of Sox
By Jason Mastrodonato / Special to MLB.com
After Sunday night's game between the Yankees and Red Sox was postponed to a date that has not yet been determined, Boston shuffled its starting rotation around, skipping Daniel Bard's turn, while manager Bobby Valentine had to answer questions about his decision-making. Tickets for Sunday's rained-out game will be usable when the game is played later this season, and only at that game. But as the Red Sox shifted, Joe Girardi sat in the visiting managers' office and appeared quite comfortable.
He leaned back in his chair, wearing a loose button-down shirt and slacks, and effortlessly answered reporters' questions as his eyes kept drifting toward a television in the back in the room.
The Red Sox could be in trouble, with a 4-10 record, Jacoby Ellsbury -- last year's runner-up to the Most Valuable Player -- on the 15-day disabled list and the worst ERA in the Majors (6.68) by almost a run and a half. The Yankees, on the other hand, sit tied with the Blue Jays atop the American League East with a 9-6 record and the best bullpen ERA in the American League (2.14).
"It does [make you appreciate your bullpen]," Girardi said. "There's really only been one game that I was concerned about innings. So really it hasn't been too bad."
With the rainout, Girardi didn't have too many decisions to make -- he simply pushed back his rotation one day, bumping CC Sabathia from Sunday to a Monday matchup with Derek Holland and the Texas Rangers.
That sets up a Tuesday battle of two former Japanese professional baseball sensations: Hiroki Kuroda vs. Yu Darvish.
"Oh, yeah, I never thought of that," Girardi said. "That's pretty exciting."
The Rangers will be a test, having won nine of their last 10 and boasting the best record in the Majors. Josh Hamilton is swinging at a .418 clip with seven homers, while Mike Napoli has gone deep in five of the last seven games.
"You look at the league leaders, and they're amongst a lot of them," Girardi said. "[Napoli] had a great second half last year and he's just continued it. He's an explosive hitter -- and he was with the Angels, too. And he's just become a better hitter over time."
While the biggest question surrounding the Yankees has been the depth of the starting rotation, the upcoming series against Texas (paired with a three-game set against Detroit immediately afterward) should provide a test as to where the rotation stands.
"I would think so," Girardi said. "We saw what Texas could do yesterday, put eight on the board in the first inning. So if you don't make your pitches and you're not sharp early on, it could be a short night."
While Sabathia and Kuroda will pitch Monday and Tuesday, Phil Hughes will be in line for Wednesday's series finale and Ivan Nova will pitch Friday against the Tigers, Girardi confirmed. But the Yankees' skipper has yet to decide who will start on Saturday.
Freddy Garcia would be next in line, but Garcia is 0-1 with a 9.75 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and an alarming .385 batting average against -- the highest in the American League. If he doesn't start Saturday, it will likely fall back to Sabathia. Girardi said young righty David Phelps, who has pitched to a 2.92 ERA out of long relief, would not be given a chance to start just yet.
Jason Mastrodonato 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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And for 2012, the Reds have it.
and very possibly...
Madson/Massett/Marshall/Bray/Arredondo/LeCure and one out of Fisher, Smith, Ondrusek and Judge Judy. Chapman is a wildcard as it remains to be seen if he'll be a starter or reliever, but obviously he could have a big impact at some point in the year.
From top to bottom, that would be the best pitching staff the Reds have had since 1990 IMHO.


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Shale and Where it Lies
Shale oil is a rapidly developing source of oil and natural gas. Where does it lie? Estimated shale oil and shale gas resources in the United States and in 137 shale formations in 41 other countries represent 10% of the world's crude oil and 32% of the world's natural gas technically recoverable resources, or those that can be produced using current technology without reference to economic profitability, according to a new report released today by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). More than half of the identified shale oil resources outside the United States are concentrated in four countries--Russia, China, Argentina and Libya--while more than half of the non-U.S. shale gas resources are concentrated in five countries--China, Argentina, Algeria, Canada, and Mexico. The United States would be ranked second after Russia for shale oil resources and fourth after Algeria for shale gas resources if compared with the 41 countries assessed.
Oil shale, an organic-rich sedimentary rock, it does not have a definite geological definition nor a specific chemical formula, and its seams do not always have discrete boundaries. Oil shales vary considerably in their mineral content, chemical composition, age, type of kerogen, and depositional history and not all oil shales would necessarily be classified as shales in the strict sense.
Oil shale contains a lower percentage of organic matter than coal. In commercial grades of oil shale the ratio of organic matter to mineral matter lies approximately between 0.75:5 and 1.5:5. At the same time, the organic matter in oil shale has an atomic ratio of hydrogen to carbon (H/C) approximately 1.2 to 1.8 times lower than for crude oil and about 1.5 to 3 times higher than for coals. The organic components of oil shale derive from a variety of organisms, such as the remains of algae, spores, pollen, plant cuticles and corky fragments of herbaceous and woody plants, and cellular debris from other aquatic and land plants.
Technically Recoverable Shale Oil and Shale Gas Resources: An Assessment of 137 Shale Formations in 41 Countries Outside the United States estimates that shale resources taken in conjunction with EIA's own assessment of resources within the United States indicate technically recoverable resources of 345 billion barrels of world shale oil resources and 7,299 trillion cubic feet of world shale gas resources. While the current report considers more shale formations than were assessed in a previous version, it still does not assess many prospective shale formations, such as those underlying the large oil fields located in the Middle East and the Caspian region. Currently, only the United States and Canada are producing shale oil and shale gas in commercial quantities.
EIA commissioned Advanced Resources International, Inc. (ARI) to conduct the new world shale resource assessment because shale oil production has become a significant source of oil supply within the United States and because more and better geologic information has become available for shale formations located outside the United States. An earlier EIA/ARI study from 2011 stimulated new work on shales in many countries (e.g., Algeria, Argentina, and Mexico), providing significantly more data for the 2013 study.
"As shale oil and shale gas production has grown in the United States to become 30% of oil and 40% of natural gas total production, interest in the oil and natural gas resource potential of shale formations outside the United States has grown," said EIA Administrator Adam Sieminski. "Today's report indicates a significant potential for international shale oil and shale gas, though the extent to which technically recoverable shale resources will prove to be economically recoverable is not yet clear."
Shale oil and shale gas resource estimates are highly uncertain and will remain so until the shale basins are extensively tested with production wells. This report's methodology for estimating the shale resources outside the United States is based on the geology and resource recovery rates of similar shale formations in the United States that have produced shale oil and shale gas from thousands of producing wells.
For further information see EIA Report.
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