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Panel: Culture Change Needed in Thoroughbred Racing
Panelists pushed for better communication and more transparency to help keep racehorses safe.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse
Based on comments from panelists who discussed prioritizing racehorse safety among owners, trainers, and veterinarians during the second day of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit July 9, it appears adoption of various common-sense practices hinges on a change of culture in the racing industry.
It mostly comes down to communication and transparency, though both often prove elusive in an industry not know for readily embracing change.
Trainer Gary Contessa, who is based in New York, said Wednesday at summit taking place at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, he sees progress on the transparency front but added that much more needs to be done. He used as an example of the lack of information available when a trainer claims a horse, particularly its veterinary records.
"As a trainer, communication is so difficult because everybody is scared," Contessa said. "I can claim a horse and have no idea what the previous trainer did (regarding treatment). We have got to become transparent for the protection of the horse."
Contessa's other example involved a highly regarded 2-year-old filly he trained that broke down in a race and was euthanized. He said some time later he was reading a detailed New York task force report on catastrophic breakdowns, and noticed the filly was among those in the analysis.
"In the report, the jockey said she warmed up poorly," Contessa said. "Some jockeys are scared to tell trainers that for fear they may not get mounts in the future. That can't be the way it works. When I read that I wanted to throw up. I was sick, but it changed my life."
In an overview, Scott Palmer, VMD, Dipl. ABVP, equine medical director for the New York State Gaming Commission, listed four parameters for owners, trainers, and veterinarians in regard to racehorse safety. He recommended adopted of a "mission statement" on safety; the hiring of employees that buy in and share the commitment; adoption of policies that help identify at-risk horses; and a series of internal controls to ensure compliance.
Bill Casner, an owner who uses similar standards in his operation, urged Thoroughbred owners to be more involved with their racehorses.
"If owners are going to make a financial commitment, and an emotional commitment, it's imperative they be more involved in the management of these horses," Casner said. "There is tremendous pressure on trainers who are struggling every week to make payroll. They walk the shed row every day dealing with horses with problems.
"We need to address the short-term problems to maximize the career potential of a horse. I would urge owners to ask questions and become more involved in the management of their horses."
Clifford Barry, general manager of Pin Oak Stud in Kentucky, made a few suggestions, including a database containing each horse's medication and treatment history, and continuing education programs for owners and trainers. He said more needs to be done to foster communication and dissemination of information.
Foster Northrop, DVM, a private veterinarian and member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, said he believes "vets are often left out of the communication stream" even though it's their responsibility to treat and care for horses. He endorsed the idea of weekly veterinary reports that can be given to owners and trainers.
"When there is open communication, the relationship works better," Northrop said.
Casner agreed.
"I think it's huge," he said. "A lot of times trainers are hesitant at spending money on diagnostics; X rays and ultrasounds are expensive. But if the horse starts to tell you it's not quite right, we need to stop. Horses will talk to you.
"I think it's about running yellow (traffic) lights. Nothing is more devastating to an owner or trainer than having a horse break down. It rips your guts out and makes you question if you want to be in the game. We have to make sure we don't run those yellow lights."
Originally published on BloodHorse.com.
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Jones progressing, takes swings in indoor cage
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Garrett Jones, out since feeling tightness on his left side a week ago, moved a few swings closer on Wednesday to returning to action.
Jones did some hitting in the indoor cage prior to the game against Toronto. He also played some catch and did other agility drills.
Jones is scheduled to rejoin live batting practice on Thursday.
"We'll get him involved in that, get him to move around a little more," manager Clint Hurdle said. "We'll see where that takes us, but he's definitely moving forward."
Jones was 3-for-14 in six games prior to his setback.
Last word
"It's like water in a toilet. You're spinning around, spinning around -- and you wind up flushing yourself down."
-- Karstens, on the hazards of getting too much advice when things are not going well.
Martin not surprised by jeers from Jays fans
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The boos from the Canadian portion of the McKechnie Field record crowd of 8,439 kept getting louder every time Russell Martin came to bat against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
By Martin's third turn, his back was to a wall of noise. But the Pirates catcher, a target of venting ever since his decision to skip playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, got the last word after drilling a sharp single through the box off right-hander Jeremy Jeffress.
"I did point to the crowd. I was like, 'That was for you guys,'" said Martin, who was not surprised by the boos.
"I was expecting it," he said, presumably having heard a lot worse in the 2 1/2 weeks since asking off Canada's provisional roster. "But I've got something in my back pocket for down the road. We'll see what happens."
Whatever that mysterious action might be, Martin seemed quite tolerant of the reaction to his decision, secure in the belief it was the right one.
While you might recall he had cited an inability to play shortstop in the Classic as the reason for his withdrawal, it must be remembered that days later he came down with the sore throwing shoulder that would've made his participation impossible, anyway.
"I don't believe [fans of Canada] truly hate me. Maybe they're just a little emotional about the fact I didn't go," Martin said. "But I had my reasons -- and they weren't what everybody expected. My decision was a good one, because it made me feel good inside.
"I'm happy. I've been working with the [Pirates] pitchers, and my preparation is where it needs to be."
Karstens sharp in first game action of spring
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Jeff Karstens remained on target Wednesday to merge with the Pirates' season-opening rotation, working two crisp innings in a Minor League game.
Facing Phillies Triple-A players in Pirate City, Karstens allowed one hit and struck out one while making 26 pitches, including 15 strikes. It was so efficient, Karstens then repaired to the bullpen for 15 additional pitches. And so encouraging, he could joke about it afterwards.
"I was happy to walk off the field in one piece," he said following his first game action of the spring. "It was nice to get the competitive juices flowing again."
Karstens, recovered from biceps tendinitis, threw all fastballs in the first inning. In the second, he mixed in a couple of curves and changeups.
Jim Benedict, special assistant to general manager Neal Huntington, monitored Karstens' outing and reported back to manager Clint Hurdle.
"[Karstens] was very comfortable with the outing today," Hurdle relayed. "He threw all his pitches, spun the ball, and it all went very, very well."
"You can always get better, can never be satisfied -- it's a good feeling to have, never being satisfied," Karstens said. "My fastball command wasn't all that great. The curve ... if I could box it up and take it with me, I'd put it in a bag right now."
The Pirates are putting Karstens on a regular five-day rotation, meaning his next outing, also against Minor Leaguers, will be on Monday, when his target will be three innings or 45 pitches.
Nineteen days before Opening Day, but 26 days before the Pirates will first need a fifth starter, Hurdle said, "As of right now, as we mapped it out, we do see Jeff in the rotation."
"We do have enough time for him to be sharp -- but we probably couldn't have waited much longer," the manager added.
Mixing speeds key to McDonald's solid effort
BRADENTON, Fla. -- James McDonald's first inning against the Blue Jays was rocky -- two runs, three hits. Then, it was time for a change of pace. In more ways than one.
Finding a dazzling array of pitches thrown at maddeningly different speeds, McDonald retired 14 of the last 17 men he faced to keep the Pirates in a game they would eventually win, 5-4, in the 10th inning.
From a 94-mph fastball to a 74-mph curve, McDonald befuddled Toronto's batters for 5 1/3 innings -- becoming the first Pittsburgh starter to pitch into the sixth -- and 80 pitches.
"It's fun mixing speeds," McDonald said. "It's a weapon, to be able to subtract with the breaking ball, then add, yet keeping the same feel.
"I was able to throw the fastball in at the beginning, and later in the game I felt I could go out whenever I wanted to, and that's also when I started to work in the breaking pitches. Then the fastball location got a little more crisp and I was getting ahead of guys, and that makes it easier."
"J-Mac got stronger as the game went on. I thought he had a very good outing," manager Clint Hurdle said. "We were geared up to get him to 80 [pitches], and he got there."
Worth noting
• There is a reason Tony Watson hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 28, and it is not physical: He's been working on some major mechanical adjustments in side sessions, and still may be three or four days from resurfacing.
"With the body of work he's been doing, we just felt this is the time to recreate some stuff, to get him to a good place, ready to go," Hurdle said.
• Team Canada pitchers Jameson Taillon and Chris Leroux returned to camp. Taillon's stay was brief prior to his reassignment to Minor League camp, but Leroux, who threw a bullpen on Tuesday's off-day, is expected to resume his staff contention with a Friday appearance.
• Chase d'Arnaud (strained left thumb) was hazy about the results of his MRI, but it does not sound too good. d'Arnaud will be going to Cleveland on Sunday to discuss the image with a hand specialist.
• Jared Hughes had only one strikeout -- but it was worth 8,430 servings of biscuits and gravy.
In a promotion sponsored by the Bob Evans Restaurants, a fan chosen at random from the McKechnie Field record crowd of 8,439 received one order of biscuits and gravy for each of the first nine strikeouts registered by Pirates pitchers.
But if they were to get to 10 Ks, the entire house got the free treat. Hughes' ninth-inning strikeout of Mike McCoy was No. 10.
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Carlton: Can College Football Playoff selection committee be bias-free? Count Oklahoma's Bob Stoops as a skeptic
PLANO — When it comes to the College Football Playoff selection committee, consider Bob Stoops a skeptic.
"Everybody wants to act like that's an easy answer," the Oklahoma coach said. "There's bias everywhere."
To know what the off-season has been like for Stoops, that observation was fairly mundane compared to some of the things he's said — from the actual strength of the SEC to not paying players. The newest lightning rod of college football was desperately trying to avoid more headlines and phone calls speaking to a small group of reporters.
"Frankly, I don't know half the time until two days later that there's even a storm," Stoops said.
But mix a historically slow news time with hot-button issues and Bob being Bob, and you can fuel three hours of radio talk.
Even a cautious Stoops still found a way to make news before and during an address to about 200 Oklahoma fans (including country hit-maker Toby Keith and former Sooners great Joe Washington) last week. From the makeup of the BCS selection committee to the transfer rights of student athletes to the welfare of his defense, Stoops alternately offered opinions or questioned the premises behind reporters' questions.
The pending college football playoff was front and center, just like it has been at league meetings this spring.
Of course, the subject of the SEC and its seven consecutive national titles surfaced. And, of course, Stoops wondered about who would be making the decision.
"Well, if they have eight guys from Atlanta voting on it, that'll be a problem," Stoops said. "Does everybody have bias or not? Does everybody have to answer to somebody, whether it's the area you're reporting or whether it's the people in your area and the paycheck you're getting?"
Nor was Stoops volunteering to be part of the process either, whenever he steps down at Oklahoma.
"I don't know that if I was an old coach that I would want to be on it. What do I need that for?" Stoops said. "That's tough going."
Stoops, 52, presumably has time before he'll have to make such a decision.
With a record of 149-37, Stoops needs just nine wins to pass Barry Switzer for the most victories in Sooners history. His heartfelt work for Oklahoma's tornado victims has probably cemented the bond with the state as much as his head-to-head success against Texas.
Like most coaches, Stoops has to deal with his own success.
He found himself in the awkward situation of explaining the Oklahoma defensive performance against Big 12 offenses, and especially against Texas A&M and Johnny Manziel in the AT&T Cotton Bowl. While saying his team needs better defense, he noted the Aggies finished third nationally in total offense.
"How did that happen with all those great SEC defenses? I'm just asking, you tell me," Stoops said. "I ain't seeing anybody stopping them either, Alabama or anybody else."
Even with 32 victories the past three seasons, Stoops acknowledged the need to get back to 12 or 13 wins a season.
"It's not good enough," Stoops said. "It's not what we're used to. And I get that. …
"No one you talk to wants it more than I do."
Follow Chuck Carlton on Twitter at @ChuckCarltonDMN.


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Kearsarge Peak Climber's Log
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|Lilley Pass
Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2010
|Morning climb from Onion Valley on a crappy, rainy day. Climbed Independence Peak afterwards.
|Posted Oct 4, 2010 10:53 am
|Longer than planned day hike
Date Climbed: Jul 4, 1986
|From Onion Valley. Trip Report
|Posted Jul 6, 2010 7:39 pm
|Square Nails
Date Climbed: May 15, 2010
|Up the old mining road from Onion Valley and skied out Sardine. Getting a bit bare down Sardine, but awesome corn and dancing Ravens.
|Posted May 19, 2010 4:56 pm
|Lilley Pass
Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
|Had an extra Sunday after finishing another trip early. Nice half/day hike- enjoyed the scree slide down more than the way up though. Superb views.
|Posted Jul 13, 2009 9:02 pm
|Lilley Pass
Date Climbed: May 13, 2009
|Snowshoes would have been nice. Lilley Pass snow-free.
|Posted May 26, 2009 4:46 pm
|Lilley Pass
Date Climbed: Apr 5, 2009
|Climbed with my wife and our dog. Snow from the parking lot to the top.
|Posted Apr 7, 2009 11:04 am
|Took the south chute...
Date Climbed: Aug 14, 1999
|...down and almost got busted 500 ft above the base of the peak on a ledge. Found a class 3 move to get outa the mess only to bitch and moan my way down a nasty talus slope to the Onion Valley trailhead!
|Posted Nov 4, 2008 11:33 pm
|South Face
|Climb with Dragon over a weekend. Pretty easy.
|Posted Aug 21, 2008 6:47 am
|Bob Burd
|South Face
Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2007
|An easy dayhike out of Onion Valley. Found a 57yr-old tin can with a mining claim boundary document inside. Trip Report
|Posted Jun 29, 2007 12:10 pm
|From Onion Valley to Road's End in King's Canyon
Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2006
|Rob and I started at Onion Valley Trailhead at 6:30 on Saturday morning, hiked up over Kearsarge Pass, down past the Kearsarge Lakes and took the John Muir Trail past Vidette Meadow and along Bubb's Creek to Junction Meadow. Our friend Craig started at Road's End and hiked up toward Onion Valley. We met just above Junction Meadow and chatted for a while. We were thinking of doing Mt. Brewer together but decided we wanted more than a one-night trip for that. Rob and I camped at Junction Meadow and hiked out the last 10 miles on Sunday. A gorgeous, two-day backpacking trip. It was a bit windy and cold below Kearsarge Pass but nice everywhere else. My first time at King's Canyon. I'm looking forward to going back!
|Posted Sep 25, 2006 10:58 pm
|Route Climbed: Kearsarge Pass Trail Date Climbed: 8/10/95
|Backpacking trip - summitted several of the Kearsarge Pinnacles also- a bit more challenging.
|Posted Jan 29, 2006 11:37 pm
|Route Climbed: Regular Date Climbed: 1999
|Tagged this on the way into Bubbs Creek area. My first true back country experience and I've never looked back.
|Posted Oct 26, 2005 8:31 pm
|Route Climbed: the chute to the right of Lilly pass Date Climbed: Aug. 28,2005
|We stayed along the wall which made it much easier to climb. Once on the ridge the going was very nice to the peak.
On the descent I'll try the Lilly Pass next time.
|Posted Sep 2, 2005 10:05 pm
|Desert Solitaire
|Route Climbed: South Face Date Climbed: March 21, 2004
|My first snow climb! Great route up one of the chutes up the S Face.
|Posted Sep 2, 2005 8:32 pm
|Route Climbed: Lilley Pass Route Date Climbed: Aug 1992
|Saw a hang glider soaring above and east of the summit.
|Posted Aug 12, 2005 12:56 am
|Route Climbed: Lilley Pass Route Date Climbed: July 28, 2002
|Fun climb .. well, I wasn't thinking it was fun at the time, while going up the scree and loose rock in Lilley Chute ... but looking back ... yeah, it was cool! Great views of the valley! I would have to imagine this route is more fun than the old mining trails on the other side of the peak.
|Posted Mar 4, 2005 10:08 pm
|Route Climbed: From Onion Valley Date Climbed: June 2004
|Can you say "slog?"
|Posted Dec 20, 2004 4:30 am
|Matthew Holliman
|Route Climbed: West Slopes from Lilley Pass Date Climbed: July 4, 2004
|I was pretty beat from a longer-than-expected outing to Sill the day before, and settled on Kearsarge as a rest day (half-day, really) before a more ambitious hike on the holiday Monday.
The sand slog up Lilley Pass was tedious in the lower portions, but I found a reasonably solid rib part way up that made the climb more tolerable. (The pass is a blast to descend!) This peak was a minor milestone for me: my 50th SPS peak for the year.
|Posted Nov 16, 2004 12:15 am
|Route Climbed: from golden trout lakes Date Climbed: june 2002
|Charlie sloan and I tried this peak twice the first time was early may 2002 we got within a 20 min. scramble but we turned back because of nasty weather. The second attempt was a score! We scrambled up a steep chute to the right of lily pass. Awesome views!!
|Posted Sep 17, 2003 2:40 pm


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"The Mascot" – Truth or Fiction
The Mascot is the international best-selling Holocaust biography of Alex Kurzem…After an exhaustive international three-year search for evidence, my colleague Dr. Barry Resnick and I have discovered no proof that Mr. Kurzem's story is true, nor has it been established that he is Jewish. Continue reading
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"I was at my wit's end. I'd had enough of this job, this life, and my relationship had broken up. Should I eat chocolate, or go to India, or fall in love? Then I had a revelation: Why not do all three, in that order?
"And so it was that I embarked on a journey that was segmented into three parts and was then made into a major motion picture. Later, I woke up on an airplane with a hole in my face and a really bad hangover. I was ushered brusquely off the plane by my parents, who took me to a rehab where I tested positive for coke, classic coke, special k (the drug), Special K (the cereal), mushrooms, pepperoni, and Restless Leg Syndrome. It was there that I first began painting with my feet.
"But rewind.... The year was 1914. I was just a young German soldier serving in the trenches while simultaneously trying to destroy an evil ring with some help from an elf, a troll, and a giant sorcerer, all while cooking every recipe out of a Julia Child cookbook. What I'm trying to say is that there was a secret code hidden in a painting and I was looking for it with this girl who had a tattoo of a dragon!
"Let me clarify, it was the 1930s and a bunch of us were migrating out of Oklahoma, and I was this teenage wizard/CIA operative, okay? And, um then I floated off into the meta-verse as a ball of invisible energy that had no outer edge....
"Ugh, okay. None of this is true. I'm just kind of a normal guy from New Jersey who moved to New York, got into comedy, wrote this book about trying to write this book, and then moved to Alaska, became the mayor of a small town, spent $30,000 on underwear, and now I'm going to rule the world!!!"
I'm not saying the print version wouldn't be funny, but Showalter's delivery is exquisite. I really did laugh out loud in public, and when I wasn't laughing, I was walking around smiling, snorting, and hooting. A clever, literate, and oh so funny look at everything from publishing to being dumped to restless leg syndrome.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Brilliant. Strange. Hilarious. Twisted. What more could you possibly want in a humor book? And nobody else could narrate this audiobook -- the author knows exactly how to emphasize and pace his quirky meanderings for the greatest possible humorous impact. Step into this guy's world for a few days - you may not want to live there, but he makes it an awful lot of fun to visit. One of my favorite audio experiences of the year.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Is there anything you would change about this book?
I've always been a Michael Showalter fan. He's very talented, smart, and funny. Those qualities do not come out in this book. While you can expect a little nonsense in his work, this was all nonsense. Well, I actually didn't finish it. So the first half of his book is pretty much all nonsense. Some of it is pretty funny, but since it's all nonsense, I became desensitized to the inherent funniness of nonsense, and had to sit through long periods of boring nonsense before some of it was funny enough to keep me waiting through the less funny stuff. Like if all you ever ate was really good omelets, they become the baseline, and an awesome omelet has to come along for you to be interested in omelets again. You will find this book funny and tolerable if you thought the show Stella was not nonsensical enough, OR if you're a 15 year old suburban nerd who just started smoking marijuana.
All that said, ONLY Showalter could narrate this book effectively and he does a perfect job of speaking his own written nonsense.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you are a patient person you will find this book funny, as it relies on you to understand the author as a person of little coherence and tact.
M. Showalter lowers his brain output filters and lets fly with a seemingly unedited wall of text/words - the humour comes from the sheer unprofessionalism of the book.
I found it much more funny than stressful, although i can clearly see how others have a different opinion.
This is surely a hate it or love it book.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Wow, about the best I can say about this book is "it is tedious." I rarely start an audiobook without finishing it. This one is a rare exception, I just can't bring myself to listen to the whole thing. Absolutely the worst book I've purchased on Audible (and there are some GREAT ones). If this audiobook was on the 99 cent rack, I couldn't bring myself to purchase it. Yes, there is a chuckle or two, but after the first 10 minutes it was more like a chore than entertainment.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very funny. Loved the Canadian Edition... Its Aboot time an American author acknowledged us. My nephew has Asperger's Syndrome so I loved the part aboot that. Told my nephew about it and he thought it was really funny. Great read. Laughed all the way through. I've bought a print copy for my husband and he loves it too!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I tried reading the book, but couldn't get through it. Lends itself much more to an audiobook. Classic Michael Showalter - super silly, random, and a fun listen.
I am a writer and that is why I purchased "Mr. Funny Pants." It is supposed to be a guide for writing humor (I think).
It is very funny at times. I found myself laughing out loud at a few sections.
However, I don't know that I got many useful take-aways for my own writing.
John Christmas, author of "Democracy Society"
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NCUA Grants Commodore Perry 60-Day Appeal Extension
NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz has granted the $32 million Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union a 60-day extension on its Supervisory Review Committee appeal, according to President Tom Renz.
NCUA Public Affairs Specialist John Fairbanks confirmed the extension, and said the new deadline is now March 18 for the Oak Harbor, Ohio, credit union.
Commodore Perry appealed the results of its 2012 exam after it claimed examiner Roger A. Clark harassed employees and that Clark then retaliated by giving the credit union a riskier CAMEL score after management complained.
Renz said the extension was granted to give the credit union and NCUA Regional Director Herb Yolles an opportunity to iron out some of their differences that resulted in Yolles rejecting the credit union's original exam appeal.
He credited Yolles for "keeping the lines of communication open" and said the regional director has been open to listening to the credit union's position and has likewise explained the NCUA's point of view.
Renz also applauded Matz's involvement and willingness to grant the extension.
Yolles upheld the exam results in August, prompting the credit union to elevate the appeal to the SRC, which heard the credit union's appeal Nov. 7. The SRC rejected Commodore Perry's appeal Dec. 19.
Should the two parties still disagree after the 60-day extension, the only remaining step for Commodore Perry would be to appeal the SRC's decision to the NCUA Board. Renz would not say if he will consider that action should he be dissatisfied with the results of the extension.
{ The story line:
- Dec. 19, 2012 NCUA Rejects Commodore Perry Appeal
- Nov. 9, 2012 Commodore Perry Appeal Decision Due in 30 Days
- Nov. 2, 2012 NCUA OIG Denies Request for Report
- Oct. 26, 2012 Commodore Perry Appeal Set for Nov. 7
- Oct. 25, 2012 CPFCU Prez, Attorney Say Appeals Process Dodges Real Issue
- Oct. 25, 2012 Appeals Panel Can Toss Commodore Perry Exam Findings
- Oct. 24, 2012 Ohio CU Left Wondering How to Prep for Appeal
- Oct. 11, 2012 NCUA Stands by Examiner in Harassment Appeal
- Oct. 9, 2012 NCUA Buys Time in Commodore Perry Appeal
- Oct. 4, 2012 Commodore Perry FCU Says Documentation Proves Claims
- Oct. 3, 2012 Ohio CU Says NCUA Examiner Harassed, Retaliated }


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Farrell: Gomes not a platoon player
By Jason Mastrodonato / MLB.com
BOSTON -- Jonny Gomes hasn't started against a right-handed pitcher in almost three weeks, but manager John Farrell said on Saturday that Gomes is not strictly a platoon player.
"But that seems to be where his best production comes," Farrell was quick to add.
Gomes, who was penciled into Saturday's starting lineup against Blue Jays left-handed starter Mark Buehrle, hasn't started against a right-hander since April 23. Daniel Nava continues to get the majority of at-bats from the left-field position.
The switch-hitting Nava has hit .313 with a .925 OPS with three homers and 18 RBIs in 80 at-bats against right-handers, entering Saturday.
"Daniel Nava has done a great job," Farrell said. "I mean, you could make the claim that he's been one of our more productive hitters throughout the entire season. We've always been able to pick some spots for him, and he's been his best when he's been on the left side of the plate."
He's still been productive from the right side, but that's where Gomes makes his paychecks.
Gomes crushed a grand slam on Wednesday night that cleared everything in left field and capped off a five-RBI night. Both of Gomes' homers this season have come against left-handed pitchers.
Entering Saturday, the 32-year-old has hit .282 with an .895 OPS against lefties, while swinging at a .222 clip with a .729 OPS against righties over his career.
"I know one thing, when he's on the field, he's impacting the game -- whether it's been [at] the plate, on the bases or on the field, he's impacting the game," Farrell said.
Middlebrooks hopes bat catches up with glove
BOSTON -- David Ross was charging out, Will Middlebrooks was running in and the Red Sox third baseman only had one move to make: duck.
Less than a week after the two collided near the third-base wall, leaving Middlebrooks with bruised ribs and Ross with a banged-up knee, Middlebrooks didn't want to go through that again.
Ross called him off at the last second, Middlebrooks dropped his body and slid into the ground and Ross threw a liner right over his head to prevent an infield single in the Red Sox's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.
"As soon as he made the throw, I was like, 'Thank you for not running me over again,'" Middlebrooks said. "I don't know if I could take it again.
"I told him I'm going to call everything if I can get it. If you want it, go ahead and take it and I'll just get out of your way."
While Middlebrooks has yet to look his best at the plate this season, his defense -- aside from a stretch last week -- has shown more than just promise.
He was active all Friday as Jon Lester kept the ball on the ground and Middlebrooks played flawless defense in a one-hit shutout. And Saturday, Middlebrooks was again on the prowl, making back-to-back outs to end the fifth inning and begin the sixth by barehanding ground balls and using his strong arm to nail the baserunner.
"I didn't used to be good at that," said Middlebrooks, who played shortstop in high school. "I had to work on it a lot. I remember early in the Minor Leagues I really had to work on that. I wouldn't come up with it clean. Just because I wasn't used to it -- you don't do that much at shortstop.
"So it's something I've worked on a lot the past few years. I put it into my routine. Early ground balls before batting practice -- I usually do like 10-15 of those."
In 72 games for the Red Sox last season, Middlebrooks made just nine errors in 175 chances for a .949 fielding percentage. He's been close to that this year, with five errors in 87 chances for a .943 percentage.
"There was a three- or four-game stretch where, defensively, he wasn't as sharp as he's been the remainder of the year so far," manager John Farrell said. "But I think given the [lack of] production at the plate, he's been able to separate that and play very well defensively -- with the exception of a couple of games. I think that's the sign of a mature young player."
At the plate, Middlebrooks hit two more doubles Saturday, giving him five in his past three games and nine on the season.
"I'm just slowing things down," he said. "I'm still not where I want to be. I'm still swinging at a few pitches out of the zone."
The hit that could break him out of a long slump: his first double on Saturday was an opposite-field hit off a fastball high and outside.
Middlebrooks took pride in driving balls to right-center field all throughout his Minor League career. This season, he's been pull-heavy, and pitchers are adjusting accordingly, beating him inside while he rolls ground balls to the left side of the infield.
The opposite-field hit could be a sign of things to come.
"For some reason, I've just been pulling off the ball lately," he said. "So I'm just going up there with a simple approach, especially with a guy who's not going to overpower me, who's not going to blow me away, to not worry about getting beat inside. And I know I have time to get inside."
Marathon bombing victim Abbott throws out first pitch
BOSTON -- In one of the more emotional ceremonial first-pitches at Fenway Park, Heather Abbott hopped on her only leg from the Red Sox's dugout to the pitcher's mound on Saturday afternoon.
The Red Sox have had several Boston Marathon bombing victims at Fenway over recent weeks, but this one was particularly striking.
Leaning on a pair of crutches, Abbott threw to Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who caught the pitch, signed an autograph and gave her a hug.
Almost one month ago, Abbott's left foot was injured so badly near the finish line that doctors were forced to amputate her leg below the knee.
"The prosthetic is something I'm going to have to get used to," she told reporters at Brigham and Women's Hospital in late April. "I think I have a better chance of living my life the way I used to."
The 38-year-old from Newport, R.I. wants to run and participate in Zumba classes again.
She got a start in that direction by playing a little baseball.
Jason Mastrodonato is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @jmastrodonato. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Adaptation key to UHV student success
April 27, 2013 at 6:03 p.m.
Updated April 26, 2013 at 11:27 p.m.
Blan Willoughby and Blair Kelly have learned the importance of flexibility when working with children.
The two are the University of Houston-Victoria School of Education & Human Development's outstanding graduates.
"When it comes to dealing with children, I quickly saw that every situation is different," Willoughby said. "We have to look at the whole picture because it is not always easy to know why children act the way they do without knowing their background. Sometimes, children can be labeled as having behavior problems when they really just don't know how to handle stressful situations. Every child deserves for someone to take the time to find out their individual needs."
Kelly agreed that being open to children's needs will lead to successful experiences teaching.
"All kids are teachable," she said. "Teachers just have to find what message works best for each student. If a student doesn't understand a lesson, teachers need to find a different way to communicate the message. It's not fair to give up on a child because he or she doesn't learn the same way that I teach."
Willoughby and Kelly will be honored during the university's spring commencement May 11.
"Blan and Blair have shown through their time at UHV that they are able to adapt to difficult situations," said Fred Litton, dean of the UHV School of Education & Human Development. "This is a key component to being a good educator and school counselor. That's one of the many reasons why they were chosen for this honor."
Willoughby is graduating with a Master of Education in counselor education with a concentration in professional school counseling.
She said the face-to-face classes at UHV were the most beneficial for her.
"Even though it's harder to commit to attending face-to-face classes, I learned more about real-life counseling situations from listening to professors' experiences," she said. "In counseling, there aren't step-by-step guidelines for finding a solution to a problem. Each situation is handled differently to reflect the circumstances."
Willoughby's interest in counseling started when her children were in elementary school. She was volunteering as a mentor and tutor when she found her calling.
"I realized I enjoy talking with the children and wanted to help them," she said. "I enjoy teaching, but my heart is in helping children figure out solutions or coping skills to handle issues in their lives so that they are better both in and out of school."
To become a school counselor, Willoughby had to first become certified to teach. After completing her certification through the Region III Education Service Center, she taught at a private school before joining Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca, where she teaches a business computer course. She completed her certification and began teaching all while attending UHV.
"It was time consuming to go to school, be a mom and a full-time teacher, but I have a wonderfully supportive husband and in-laws who were helpful," Willoughby said. "I'm looking forward to some time off this summer. It has been three years of hard work, but the payoff of working with children one-on-one will be worth it."
Kelly also juggled family life and school while earning a bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
In addition, she took on the responsibilities of being co-president of Alpha Zeta Lambda, the UHV chapter of the international education honor society Kappa Delta Pi.
"Because I don't live on campus, it was hard for me to get involved with the university," she said. "Being a part of the honor society gives me that full college experience and allows me to do the things I enjoy, such as volunteering."
Kelly always knew she wanted to be a teacher, but it wasn't until her student teaching and observations that she realized her passion for teaching second-graders.
"The kids at that age are able to do their own activities, but the teacher still gets to guide them," she said. "The curriculum and activities are fun, and the students enjoy doing the creative projects."
Kelly also enjoys the moments when students understand what they've learned.
"In one class, we were teaching the kids about different types of clouds," she said. "We went outside later for playground time, and the students started identifying the clouds they saw in the sky. You could see their faces light up.
Kelly said her favorite part of the university has been the community feel of the School of Education & Human Development.
"The education professors really care about their students," she said. "They stop students in the hallway to ask how the program is going and what we're learning. I have created good relationships with faculty members and look forward to returning to UHV to get my master's degree."


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Towards the conference on sustainable development (RIO+20): water cooperation issues
The Prepcom conference will be organized by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) in cooperation with UN‐Water, UNDP Office in Dushanbe and the South‐South News.
The objective of the Dushanbe conference is to discuss current issues and challenges in water cooperation that will be later included in the concept note and the programme of the thematic session on water cooperation in the framework of the Conference Rio+20. The Outcome of the Dushanbe conference, as well as the application on behalf of the Government of Tajikistan will be submitted to the Secretariat of the Conference Rio+20 before 1 November 2011.
In case of inclusion of the thematic session on water cooperation in the programme of the Conference Rio+20, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United Nations will hold consultative meetings at the UN headquarters in order to consider the programme of the thematic session, to discuss its draft outcome document and to establish a group of partners from the UN Member States (taking into account regional belongings) and the UN institutions to prepare and hold the thematic session at appropriate level.
- To discuss different aspects of strengthening cooperation and dialogue to resolve current water issues, towards achieving the MDGs and IADGs and their further inclusion to the program of the thematic session within the framework of the RIO+20 Conference;
- To demonstrate best practices in deferent regions of the world in water cooperation among water users at local and national levels, in improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and in promoting rational use of water resources for development and environmental protection;
- Preparation of concrete recommendation on effective approaches and mechanisms towards joint use of water resources in transboundary basins of rivers, aquifers and lakes, and the draft outcome document of the thematic session within the framework of the RIO+20 Conference;
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That's the problem that's killing me, but there's probably a simple setting that I overlooked
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Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley doesn't open until this summer (see the sneak peek above), but the buzz is already at a fever pitch.
Of course, while we're beyond excited to revisit Hogwarts with this latest attraction, we can't help but want to spread the theme park love to some other beloved movies and films. After all, Potter isn't the only pop-culture phenomenon with the potential to inspire fantastic rides! Here are 5 movies and series that we'd like to see get the theme park treatment next:
Hunger Games
Why: If the franchise's box office performance is any indication, the lines at this theme park would be long. Really long. On second thought, maybe this isn't the best idea…
Dream Ride: "Panem Pathway Express" — From the agriculture zone to the Capitol itself, take a tour through all of the Districts on the speedy Panem Pathway Express.
Why: From water rides to time travel capsules, the list of potential attractions for a Lost-themed park are endless.
Dream Ride: "The Dharma Initiative" — Prepare to race against the clock in a clue-filled maze with The Dharma Initiative ride. The real fun? Finding out which side you get out on.
Doctor Who
Why: Calling all Whovians! Why not relocate all those annual Doctor Who conventions to a theme park? Not only will you be able to cavort with your fellow time-travelers — you can enjoy some cotton candy too!
Dream Ride: "Twisty Tardis" — Explore the space-time continuum with a tardis-themed thrill ride that features state-of-the-art 3-D technology.
Hocus Pocus
Why: Witches, ghosts, magic and a cat named Binx, this 1993 Halloween classic has all the right ingredients for a great theme park.
Dream Ride: "Escape from Witch Mountain" (okay, we know that's already the name of a movie but stick with us here) — Outrun the three 'Hocus Pocus' witches with this winding ride that features a stomach-churning drop straight into the middle of a fiery cauldron.
Why: The frosty Disney flick is already headed to Broadway, and will soon have a sing-along version in theaters. Shouldn't a theme park be next? If nothing else, an icy attraction would serve as a much needed retreat in the blistering Florida (we're assuming that's where it would be set) heat. Have we convinced you yet?
Dream Ride: "Adventures Through Arendelle" — Buckle up and "skate" your way through the kingdom of Arendelle with this high-speed coaster ride. Just watch out for surprise icicles (we hear that Elsa has a good arm!).
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What's cool is that because the Linux market is so small, there are no banners or anything of the sort, and it's still free (as in beer). We make our money off of all the Windows users.
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Davey not concerned by Zim's errors
By Adam Berry / MLB.com
MIAMI -- A day after Ryan Zimmerman's fourth throwing error in five days dramatically changed the course of the Nationals' 8-2 loss to the Marlins, manager Davey Johnson reiterated that he doesn't think there's anything wrong with Zimmerman.
"I don't think it's a mental problem. I think he's fine, and he's only going to get better," Johnson said. "This spring, I thought with the severity of that injury and the [shoulder] surgery in the offseason, and now throwing from a different angle, his arm is a lot stronger. It's just going to take a little while for him to get comfortable in his slot over there.
"And it's always magnified if somebody makes a bad pitch after you make an error and they hit a home run. We're not picking each other up. Good teams do that. It puts more focus on a guy making an error behind him, especially when he's coming back from some surgery. I don't have any concern. He's feeling great and making a lot of plays. We just haven't picked him up behind an error, which we usually do."
Zimmerman more or less admitted after Tuesday night's game that the problems were only in his head and that he's frustrated he can't make the plays he knows he's capable of. And the former Gold Glove Award winner is still making many excellent plays, particularly those that require a quick reaction and afford him little time to think about his mechanics and his throwing.
"He's taking more time, but he's actually, in one fluid motion, fielding the ball, coming up and throwing. That's the normal sequence that you go through," Johnson said. "But his release point, it's a whole new release point. That just takes time for him to get to the real comfort zone where you don't even think about it. That's where we're headed, and that's he's headed, and I really like where he's at."
Johnson said Tuesday night that it could take until June for Zimmerman to feel truly comfortable with his new arm slot, but he described the third baseman's new throwing mechanics as "100 percent improved" since last year.
"I like where he's at. I like his natural throwing motion. He had plenty of time," Johnson said. "He felt so good, he took more time and the ball got away. But that just told me he really felt good. Last year, he got rid of it real quick. This year, he's feeling more comfortable.
"When you're coming back from offseason surgery and you've restricted yourself because you couldn't really throw overhand, that's a major adjustment. ... It's a feel. This game is all about feel."
Harper, still under weather, tallies four hits
MIAMI -- The Nationals hope to have Denard Span and Danny Espinosa back for Friday night's series opener against the Mets in New York, but they returned one ailing hitter to their starting lineup Wednesday night.
And make no mistake about it: Bryce Harper was still sick.
The 20-year-old phenom went 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI and recorded three hits off Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco in the Nationals' 6-1 win over the Marlins after sitting out the previous game due to a stomach flu that kept him up all night.
But Harper deemed himself well enough to play after a pregame IV, and he said he felt "solid as a rock" afterward. He simply wasn't going to sit out Wednesday, even as bad as he felt on the field.
"I was still struggling. The biggest thing was trying to keep everything down and fluids down," Harper said afterward. "I think getting in the box and swinging made my head spin a little bit. It was just a matter of trying to have good ABs and trying to get some knocks and trying to help the team out."
Believe it or not, Harper said his worst moment wasn't when he left the dugout to vomit in the second inning. He felt the worst after a sixth-inning double off Nolasco. He was bending over, sick and worn out, but he kept playing.
"I thought he was going to die every time he went up there and he got a hit," Nationals manager Davey Johnson said.
And he continued to beat up on Nolasco. Harper homered twice against the Marlins right-hander on Opening Day and finished 3-for-3 against him Wednesday night, boosting his career average against Nolasco to .450 (9-for-20).
"Now, it's to the point where I make good pitches and they're still falling," Nolasco said. "I just hope he just doesn't turn into Chipper Jones [who hit .341 off Nolasco] for me, where every time I break his bat or make good pitches, they're still hits."
Span, who also sat out Tuesday, felt better Wednesday but wasn't quite feeling up to speed. He seemed to be hit a little harder by whatever stomach flu bug affected him and Harper. He reported to Marlins Park early Tuesday afternoon but was sent back to the team hotel and couldn't even build up the strength to get out of bed and come back to meet a doctor around 6 p.m. ET, so he remained in bed the rest of the night.
Espinosa had been hoping to return Wednesday, but his bruised right forearm didn't heal quickly enough for that to happen. Espinosa has been saying he'll return by Friday "at the latest," but Johnson was even a bit cautious about that projection, though he reiterated that the injury isn't anything more serious than a bad bruise.
Espinosa did field a few grounders at second base during batting practice, but as of Wednesday afternoon, he hadn't taken any swings since the injury occurred.
"I knew there wasn't going to be any chance [Espinosa would be back in the lineup Wednesday]," Johnson said. "We've got an off-day coming, so that gives him another day. I think he's probably got a 50-50 chance Friday."
Nats have been on both sides of blowouts
MIAMI -- The Nationals only lost 11 games last season by five runs or more, but they've already been on the receiving end of three such blowouts 14 games into the 2013 season.
Washingon lost, 8-2, to the Marlins on Tuesday. The Reds handed the Nationals their most lopsided defeat of the young season, 15-0, on April 5, and the Braves beat them up, 9-0, on Sunday. The Nationals won 21 games in 2012 by five runs or more, and they've taken two games by that margin this year -- both against the 3-11 Marlins.
"Nobody likes to get blown out, obviously, but they say a loss is a loss and a win's a win. I think it's still really early in the season," Ryan Zimmerman said. "I really hope nobody is panicking or worrying. ... We've lost some bad ones. We came out [Monday] night and thrown up some runs. It's just part of the early part of the season.
"That's part of the game, I guess. Last year, we had so many one-run games and close games. It's a little different. I guess it's just so many of them happening so quick. [Monday] night, winning by so much. [Tuesday night], they jumped out to a bigger lead. It just happens. It's part of the game."
Nationals manager Davey Johnson attributed the early blowouts to the Nationals' bullpen performance, though he took much of the responsibility upon himself. Washington's relievers owned a 5.61 ERA and a .289 opponents' batting average heading into Wednesday's series finale in Miami.
"The bullpen hasn't been as strong, and they haven't been throwing the ball like they're capable of throwing," Johnson said. "It's kind of a little bit out of sync, and that's my fault. And we had a couple tough series, White Sox and Atlanta, kind of threw the pitching off a little bit coming out of the 'pen. I'll get it right."
Worth noting
• MASN has hired Julie Alexandria to join the Nationals' broadcast team as a sideline reporter, according to MASNSports.com. Alexandria will fill the role vacated by Kristina Akra, who now works as a host for MLB Network. Alexandria will appear on air for MASN's game broadcasts and the "Nats Xtra" pregame and postgame shows. According to MASNSports.com, Alexandria is expected to join the broadcast team at some point during the Nationals' next homestand.
• Johnson said he is perfectly comfortable with catcher Kurt Suzuki playing every day while Wilson Ramos is on the disabled list. Suzuki essentially became the Nationals' everyday backstop down the stretch last season, all the more reason for Johnson to trust the veteran catcher.
"I've always liked Kurt Suzuki. He's a very smart catcher. He's a very durable catcher. He works hard," Johnson said. "He loves to play. I love to see him play, too."
• According to multiple reports, Matt Skole, the Nationals' No. 11 prospect and their Minor League Position Player of the Year in 2012, underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his left elbow. Skole is expected to miss most of the 2013 season.
Adam Berry is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @adamdberry. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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gigigirlz Posts: 1I am kind of new to this game...and am trying to buy a new Patriot...before the end of the month so I can take advantage of the $2.99 gas deal...I am ready to ...How do you know if you are getting a good deal or not??? I do have a Chrysler Employee discount code from a friend...at the first dealer the Patriot listed at 19,975..and he would sell it to me for 18,475....the second dealer didn't have any Patriots he said...but he did have Compass's which he said were basically the same car...and that listed at 21,624 but my price was 20,625....I really thought that the employee discount was worth a better discount...I am sooooo :confuse: ...thanks for any suggestions or help....
Hi yuren. Generally, the terms rebate and consumer cash allowance are synonyms. In July, Chrysler was providing anywhere from $750 to $2,000 consumer cash on the 2008 Jeep Patriot. The exact amount varied by region. This incentive is compatible with Chrysler's college grad cash. I have not seen what its new August incentives are yet. I suspect that Chrysler will announce them later on today.
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thong24k Posts: 23But beware that you cannot take both offers. You have to pick the cash allowance or the $2.99 gas rebate.
jefferson1964 Posts: 330"Hey Joep5 I sell Jeeps for a living. The lowest price possible is not always the best price. To Answer your question, if the dealer is going to give you invoice (what they paid for the car) that is the lowest price. But let me ask you a question when you buy this car and you have a question about something on your car or you need help with something who are you going to call ( your salesman). Why are you trying to steal from him or her. If the lowest price is 1,000 less that then best price with the best service. Then why would you not pay twenty dollars extra a month for someone to take care of you anytime you have any problems. To be blunt if you can't afford an extra 1,000 or 20 dollars a month you should not buy a car. Have you ever heard you get what you pay for. Buying a car is a big investment not to have anyone to rely on if something goes wrong. In short Pay your salesman if there is worth it don't cry over 1,000 dollars when have a good salesman is worth much more. "
Ya got to be kidding...so cuz i need to feel like the sales person will get extra $$$ for his/her service i should not worry about the EXTRA $1,000...yea use that yourself on your home purchase why dont you...same principle...my sales person did wonderful...so whats an EXTRA 10K over a 30 year note...ah who care just give it to them....I dont know about you but 1K just dont grow on trees where i live..i have to work for it..and if I can save it by bargaining a better deal then thats my right to do so...I have only dealt with a sales person ONE time after the sale and NEVER again...the one time i tried on a new honda i purchased the sale person brushed me off and told me to go to the service center...WHY cuz they HAD their money and were done with kissn my rear!!!!!!!! Get in the real world or change jobs.
razortech Posts: 1I am looking at buying a new Jeep Patriot and want to take advantage of the employee pricing. The dealer told me that the employee price was already below invoice and he couldn't go any lower. Is this what I should expect from all dealers? Does the employee discount come out of the dealer's profit?
I recently went to look at a Patriot Jeep 2009 Limited and got a quote:
To buy:
Mo. Pmt for a 72 Mo. Term @ 421.86. This is with Sirius Radio, UGPS, UConnect, UStudio, and all the other included options on a Patriot Jeep 2009 Limited. The amount financed was 25,465.04 then the Finance Charge was almost 20% of the Amount Financed @ 4,908.88. Why is the Finance Charge so high? I was thinking this should be around 8% or less of the amount financed? With this high finance charge it brings the Total Sale Price to 32,373.92. This is also with 2,000.00 down and all tax and fees included.
To Lease:
Mo. Pmt for 39 Mo. Term @ 434.97. This is the same deal as above except I would be leasing. I don't think the lease would have this very expensive finance charge.
I want to buy this SUV but I would like to pay between 350.00 and 400.00 for my monthly charges for a 72 Mo term. I'm currently leasing a 2006 Base SUV Nissan vehicle that's total price is higher then the Patriot and I'm only paying 308.00 a mo. my lease expires soon. To me It just seems strange that this Finance Charge would be so high?
Couple of things..
In general, the domestics don't have very good lease programs.. If you want to lease, you should probably stick with imports.
Didn't the dealer quote an interest rate with the payments on a purchase? Anyway, the interest rate on 72 month notes is usually 1-2 points higher than a 60 month loan. It looks like your interest rate is around 6%, which isn't bad at all... Not sure how you expected the finance charges to only equal 8% of the total payments... After all, you are borrowing the money for 6 years.... and the average balance will be a little over 1/2 of the amount borrowed, over that term...
I'm not all that familiar with Patriot pricing, but it looks like your purchase price, plus fees and taxes is about $27,500... That seems like a lot, but maybe your unit is loaded up?
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The Total Price is $26,955.00 with Taxes included. I didn't realize that the finance charge was going to be $4,908.88 and the Amount Financed (borrowed) would be $25,465.04. APR is 5.90.
This is a limited Fully loaded with Sun Roof, Sirius Radio XM, Uconnect, Ugps system installed plus all leather seats and stereo system. The price is $421.86 per/mo. for the 72 mo. term. The dealer just mentioned I'm getting an employee price and if i want the monthly cost to be less then i would need to put more then $2000.00 down.
One other thing why is the lease price so high? It comes out to $16963.83 for 39 mo. Basically this means I would be paying for over half of the total cost in 3 years! ouch!
Mo. cost for lease with $2000 down is @ $434.97
5.9% gibes with my reverse calculation... That's just math.. Six years is a long time to borrow money.. The A in APR stands for annual... So, 5.9% of the average balance, each year of the loan.
As far as the lousy lease payment? Low residuals, plus high money factors (interest). Since Chryler Finance isn't leasing, they have to run the lease through an independent bank. That bank only makes money on the finance charges... they aren't concerned with car sales, so no extra incentives to lease.
At these prices, I think I'd learn to like something different..
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Anyone speculating on what the incentives will do next month? In my area, there is a $1500 cash allowance until the end of July. Since next month most people will be concerned with back to school, do you think the incentives could sweeten?
Hi mb789. I've heard that Chrysler told its dealers that it will change its July incentives on most models either today or tomorrow. Unscheduled revisions to incentive programs are usually enhancements, so there is a reasonable chance that the incentives on the Jeep that you are interested in will be better later this week than they are today. Of course, it is difficult to tell exactly what automakers will do with their future incentive programs with 100% accuracy.
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There are some hefty incentives on Patriots right now -- any new owners out there? What was your buying experience like?
wjz87 Posts: 1Not under CARS program, but still bought my first Jeep Patriot. 4X4, CVT2, 26E, sunroof, wheel/tire. MSRP $25,085. Paid preferred price $23668 - $3500 incentive = $20,168+ Tax 6%+Doc $100 + ~89 title/plate. Free 6 oil changes + lifetime inspection.
Bought it concerning (1) rollover safety (w/ 1600MPa strength B-pillar), (2) warranty (for CVT), (3) gas mileage (should get 24/25mpg) and price/incentive. Considered Ford escape 2009, Chevy Equinox 2010, Subaru Forester 2010, Mazda CX-7. Never considered Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Mitsubishi Outlander.
Wanted safety/security pkg, but couldn't get it.
Lowest price in Los Angeles is $14,490 for the cheapest model. It seems like a good price,
tntbelt Posts: 1Just bought one today for $15,500 in Ohio. Very happy with the deal we got, it's a great vehicle from all that I have read and heard about them.
It's a 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport, 4x4 and nicely equipped.
mjk1115 Posts: 1I want to get a 2010 patriot, and it's my first time buying a car. I'm looking at a couple models in the Long Beach, CA area: all Sport FWD w/CVT and Customer preferred package 24B. MSRP is listed at $22,290, but several of the models are listed online discounted down to $17,169-$17,485. I used the edmunds TMV tool and found that the average people paid for this car is around $19,800.
Is the $17k price too good to be true or should i expect to be able to get this kind of price because it's the end of the year? The websites also state that part of the discounts are contingent apon returning owner/lessee, which I am not, should i still aim for the discounted price? Is it reasonable to try to negotiate even lower than this, or will it make me look naive?
Dear Car_Man,
I purchased a new 2010 Jeep Patriot in early April of this year. My son liked the Patriot and he wanted me to price out a 2010 model like mine for him. My sticker showed a base price of $17,795 for a Patriot Sport 4x2. On my sticker below the base price box it is written Jeep patriot Sport FWD (LHD). The sticker that I saw yesterday at the dealers on a 2010 model that is basically identical to mine shows Jeep Patriot Sport FWD with a base price of $15,995. Also, when I went to another dealers website I saw on his pull down menu both the Jeep Patriot Sport FWD and Jeep Patriot Sport FWD Original Model Code. I believe mine is the Original Model Code, but my question is; what is the difference?
Thank you in advance for the clarification.
Correction form Jerry;
The dealers sticker yesterday showed a base price of $15,365 for the 2010 not $15,995 which is the base price on a 2011...sorry.
fastsvo Posts: 31Anyone purchase a Patriot recently that can go in further detail about their own deal and the incentives that are currently available?
millerlit Posts: 1I recently purchased a 2014 Jeep Patriot Sport. Price after rebates was $13,995 +tax, title and dealer fees. It did include the 6-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, and the power value group. I have drove it about 500 miles so far and really enjoy it. I am extremely happy with my purchase.
chryslergroup Posts: 35Hello millerlit,
Glad to hear you are happy with your 2014 Jeep Patriot Sport. Sounds like you picked out a very nice vehicle and worked out a great price.
Hope you continue to enjoy.
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rmikolajczyk Posts: 13daughter just leased a Patriot, great car! She got the Latitude, sticker price $25,000 got it under employee program,$21,500. Dealer and salesman were teriffic ! Jim Knox in Hillsdale, MI
Can someone tell me the money factor on a 14 Jeep patriot latitude edition? In PA
Trying to get a feel for where I'm at on this deal.
14 Patriot Latitude Edition With sunroof and sound system
Retail 25,543
Mf .00012
Residual 51%
We're at 327/mo incl taxes. 1st payment and plate down. 36mo. 12k miles
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Can someone tell me the money factor on a 14 Jeep patriot latitude edition? In PA
Trying to get a feel for where I'm at on this deal.
14 Patriot Latitude Edition With sunroof and sound system
Retail 25,543
Mf .00012
Residual 51%
We're at 327/mo incl taxes. 1st payment and plate down. 36mo. 12k miles
I agree with the .00012 MF for 36 months, but my Chrysler numbers show the 36/12 residual for the 4x4 Patriot Latitude as 53%.
With that said, when I plug in your numbers, I get a pre-tax payment of $340.42, so I'm curious as to how the dealer gets $327/mo with 9% tax in PA.
They could be using a different finance company (Ally? US Bank?) which would have different numbers and incentives - none of which we are able to confirm.
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Ok. Thanks. I think there is a $1000 rebate in there they the dealer didn't list. That might make the numbers make sense? Is a higher residual % negotiable?
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Ok. Thanks. I think there is a $1000 rebate in there they the dealer didn't list. That might make the numbers make sense? Is a higher residual % negotiable?
The residual is set by the finance company and is not negotiable.
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Paid a $16,225 for a White 4x4 Sport. I was happy. I live in San Francisco.
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Discussion in 'Racing' started by Anders Green, Sep 26, 2012.
Am I going crazy or has it not been up for quite some time?
Too many bikes in my class.......can I ride my Rukus?
Gonna be great!
There's 'up' and there's 'UP'.... it was one but not the other. :)
I'm in Cheraw today doing somw rally work. I'll take a peek at the roads.
Ask the Mayor of Patrick to keep the Chicken Bog table open longer. Cuz Jim and I didn't have time for a second helping last year.
Chesterfield courthouse this morning... the start line for Sandblast Rally.
Sandblast Rally bivouac area. Free camping available across from the service area. Just a field. You'll have access to the bathrooms in the service area. Should we get a tent city going?
Might be the only thing that can pry me away from a hot shower and pillow
Get a shower truck to come.
You can bring a pillow. We would be willing to camp, too. (Yes, shower truck please...)
Will you provide electrical hookups like H. Cooper Black?
I might be in for camping there, I have a hot shower in my Sprinter now
Haha, you guys... No, everything I will provide is pictured. If you have any more questions about what is included, please refer back to the picture.
All the Sandblast talk has me pitching a tent
fixt. Looks very generous to me....well done Anders.
I signed up and paid on line for the race license and the membership. Will I get cards in the mail before the race?
Maybe, maybe not, but it doesn't matter. As long as the database says you're good, you're good. The card is just to impress the ladies.
So this is what the deluxe package was all about... Nice!
hey hey hey!! looking good!
No, the deluxe package includes your own Umbrella girl to take home (inflatable). She's a little air headed though....
And like Quagmire says "you have to be careful because the smallest prick can pop her"
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Discussion in 'Shoes and Apparel' started by kike_valerin, Dec 21, 2007.
well again the mid west sports have pre-order
2008 nike shoes !!
i've never been a big fan of cages but i think those look unreal! i'm going to have to consider those
The red and gold look cool.
Blue? Yuck.
Overall, the cage does and always will look better in black than any other color (other than white cage on black shoe).
I LOVE THESE! I think I might get them, even thought they're mens, and I am girl...
me too thefederman
but this time i really like this model !!!
federer shoes look good ..... classic
the version of wimby i like a lot!!!!!!!!!!
doesnt it look like the babolat shoes??
hey doesnt it look like the first babolat shoes????? the red black and white ones....hahha
Thease look crazzzy good!
Those new Vapor V's look fugly. The Vapor IV's look soooooo much better.
I like the blue Cage II, though. Better than the Cage I, IMO. However, I think the blue ones would look even better if the cage part was white instead of grey.
I just hope the new Cages are lighter.
(Shoes I would wear) < 15 ounces
I am feeling these new cages.
Hot stuff!!!
are those cages red or orange? Oh new to the forum,Hello everyone! For those that have worn the cages (any model) how low profile are they? I play in Vapor III's
the blue cages are awsome
they are the coolest ive seen yet
You are onto something, BP.
COME ON, NIKE, mostly-black Cages just for me, maaaaaaaaaan
The blue with the white cage does indeed look pretty good. Thanks!
BTW, I like the black shoe on top more than the one on the bottom.
i like black and white version
those are limited edition or came to on u.s.a. ? :-?
I like the look of the new Cage. I'll likely buy them once they release the Wimbledon Color Wave.
i was at the nikestore in south coast plaza yesterday (socal) and they had both of these. both shoes looked great and definitely a step up from last years models but the orange (is a lot brighter in person) on the cages ruined the shoe, they should've made it white/black/red. so unless cages come in better colors, the vapors are the ones to get.
I agree
What is the "Wimbledon Color Wave"??
I Get Mine Tomorrow
I am getting my new Vapors and Cages tomorrow. I can't wait to see how they feel. Nike Strikes Again! :mrgreen:
Wow, I'm really loving all the color schemes. I think I might need to start saving up for these babies! =P
i think the cage 2s are horrendous...
i MUCH prefer the original cages
Hi BreakPoint,
The Color of the Cage I'd like is almost all White with some Black and is on Post 3 of of the Thread below...
I cannot confirm, but do think that Color will be used for Wimbledon due to it primarily being White.
I hope that helps to clarify what I was referring to.
Happy Holidays,
I think he was refferring to the fact that they are called color way's and not color waves.
btw prodigy south coast is in costa mesa right? If so, I think I'm in the same area as you!
Hi Squints,
Good catch, I had not realized that I typed Waves instead of Ways. Thanks for the clarification.
All My Best,
ewwww, those cages are hideous, they look like astronaut shoes or something, ewwwww, the vapors are sweet though
Nice pics, thanks for posting. I was all set to go for the vapors until i saw the cages at the new photo angles plus I've got my replacement cages coming tomorrow and can't justify new cage 2's until I wear those out....
Thanks for the clarification, Sixpointone.
Happy Holidays to you, too!
I went to the M I D W E S T headquarters today and they already had the red cages in-stock for juniors. They looked good, i think adults are coming in on the 27th...
well according to the same site...the blue ones will be in on the 27th as well...i read in some other thread the blue ones wont be available until feb 1st...guess not...
either way... i have the red/orange cage 2s because i am leaving for a national on xmas day so i had to vouch for the cage that came out earlier and it happens the red/orange cage came out just in time
otherwise if they both came out at the same time ... i really dont know which one i would take...
My two favorite colors are the black/white and the black/red cages
yeah, i said that they would come out on the 1st of feb.
This is what the nike dude said:
It looks like '08 will be a great year for Nike Tennis! After researching your request, I found that the Air Max Breathe Cage II style #317887-161 (White/Engine 1-Black- Metallic Cool Grey) will be released 1/1/08 and color -141 (White/Varsity Royal-Metallic Cool Grey-Black) will be released 2/1/08.
just to let some people know, when nike gives out a release date of ??/01, that usually means there is a tentative date for that month. that means it won't be the 1st but somewhere within that month.
Well, I just got new bronze cages today. I had a choice between the bronze or the new blacks, but I chose the bronze.
When new cages will be available on Tennis-Warehouse? January? And what's the price?
Thank a lot,
what does DRAGON mean?
i believe it means DRAG ON. its on most of the nikes.
Only waiting for vapor 5 BLACK~!
So the new cage II's don't come with warranty this time around?
No, i believe they come with a 6-month outsole warranty.
The nike website doesn't mention it as they just added the vapor 5's and the cage II's today, but I did look around and it seems the ******* retailer is indeed listing them as having 6 month warranty.
Can you confirm this aeropro master? Or anyone else?
they do come w/ a warranty ... it came with my box... that card
and u can only get a voucher if it qualifies for the warranty
why does ******* have the blue/grey cage 2s now avaliable???
how do they get a shoe that is supposed to release in feb. now?!
the *'s was supposed to be
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at any point, i'd rather have williams over benn. and maybe, williams is a better pro than tate - at least, i think it's debatable.
route running is THE most underrated aspect of evaluating college wrs. it's why there are so many busts early on in the draft for wrs. teams value speed and size over guys who can actually get open. then the 2nd most underrated aspect is hands, ie, the braylon saga. if braylon could catch he'd be TO. yet, no team wants him.
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I've never had to deal with alerts so I hope I did the right thing by allowing?
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