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A shooter shows up at Southwestern High School. No-one in the school is safe. Teachers desperately trying to keep the students safe. Locking doors as soon as they can unless it is too late of course.
The students of Homeroom sub wait quietly under the table. What's going on? Where is the shooter? Will they get out alive?
The story is centred around Ginny. One of the students from Homeroom sub. She reflects on an argument with her Mum. Which seems insignificant now. Wondering how they will all make it out of here alive and if her best friend Owen is OK. Ginny strikes up a unlikely friendship with one of the girls.
Ginny knows one thing though – it will change their lives forever.
This book is suitable as a Young Adult – it does not focus on guns or the shooter but how the students cope. It is an emotional read as the story flashes back through past and present. We are kept up to date with tweets and texts. Which also keeps the students up to date with what is going on.
#NotReadyToDie also teaches us that sometimes we judge too quickly. Unfortunately sometimes we are too quick to make our minds up about someone. And if we took time to get to know them. We might find that we have more in common than we think. As Ginny found out with "Barbie."
The title #NotReadyToDie is a good one that appeals to the author's target audience – young adults. She uses the modern day hashtag, which also occurs through the novel.
I did expect a bit more action but the point of the story was to show how students would cope in that situation. This happens in American quite a lot which is quite scary to see.
I would recommend this book as it is a beautiful plot. However please make sure your child is ready to read something like this. As it can be quite emotional and hard hitting.


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- BJP ally and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that the ruling NDA will win all seats going to Lok Sabha and Assembly bypolls in Bihar on October 21.Updated : October 18, 2019, 5:12 pm
- With the opposition in disarray, Chief Minister Raghubar Das is upbeat about the BJP's chances in the assembly election.Updated : October 11, 2019, 1:03 pm
- The BJP has released a list of 35 star campaigners for Bihar bypolls. The list doesn't feature PM Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah.Updated : October 10, 2019, 5:16 pm
BJP has mayor for past 15 years, stop pointing fingers at Nitish Kumar: JDU after ally leaders skip CM's Dussehra eventParty spokesperson KC Tyagi told India Today that those pointing fingers at CM Nitish Kumar should know that Patna has a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mayor for the past 15 years.Updated : October 9, 2019, 8:02 pm
- Janta Dal United (JDU) on Monday slammed RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's remark on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and said that they had blocked the party first. Tejashwi Yadav had that his party will have no truck with Nitish Kumar in future.Updated : October 7, 2019, 6:47 pm
- The director of TNN World, a UK-based portal which ran undercover stories slamming demonetisation and EVMs, resigned from her erotic massage company after the portal was exposed by India Today's Open Source Investigation.Updated : October 7, 2019, 3:31 pm
- According to the police, RJD leader Satyendra Kumar's brother Chandan Kumar was shot in the chest.Updated : October 7, 2019, 12:32 pm
- Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, has attacked Nitish Kumar for the recent water-logging in Patna, saying it not only exposed the failure of the drainage system but also the corruption involved in it.Updated : October 6, 2019, 11:14 pm
- RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said the elections in the state will not have any impact on the health of the secular coalition.Updated : October 6, 2019, 10:18 pm
- The articulate Sudhanshu Trivedi, who is equally conversant with Hindi as well as English, will be making his debut in Parliament after being associated with the BJP for a long period.Updated : October 3, 2019, 10:53 pm
- Seven fresh deaths were reported in Uttar Pradesh in incidents like drowning and lightning. So far 111 people have died since September 25 in the state where incessant rains have created flood-like situation in eastern districts.Updated : October 2, 2019, 12:34 am
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav today took on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the flood-like situation in the state capital after the recent downpour. Bihar was suffering from not a natural disaster, but the Nitish government-made calamity, he said and added, "We can say one-man invited calamity." So as blame game continues over poor handling of the flood situation, we ask is Smart City mission inadequate? Watch as the panelists share their views.Updated : September 30, 2019, 11:34 pm
- Aishwarya Rai, the estranged wife of Tej Pratap Yadav, RJD chief Lalu Prasad's elder son, was allowed to enter official residence of her mother-in-law Rabri Devi after several hours of high voltage drama and police intervention.Updated : September 30, 2019, 6:09 pm
- The Congress lost power in Bihar after worst of all floods in 1987. Lalu Prasad's RJD was voted out after 2004 flood. Warning for Nitish Kumar is that people compare the current flood in Patna with that of 1975.Updated : September 30, 2019, 4:41 pm
Tej Pratap's wife Aishwarya kicked out of house, reveals details of torture by Rabri Devi, Misa BhartiAishwarya Roy, estranged wife of Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap, has come out with details of torture she faced at the hands of Rabri Devi and Misa Bharti.Updated : September 30, 2019, 2:54 pm

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Collections: Cooperative Games, Horror Games
Type: Horror
Category: Action Point Allowance System, Co-operative Play, Dice Rolling, Exploration, Mature / Adult, Tile Placement, Variable Phase Order
Sterile, blinding whiteness — coupled with deafening, repetitious beeps — shocks you awake. Your heart rate slows and your breathing steadies as you realize you are in a hospital. You glance around, finding your room empty. You read your identifying armband to see a name you don't recognize. As your bare feet smack to the cold tile floor and you steady your wobbling body, you feel the foreign presence of absence. You are alone…
In Coma Ward, players are patients who have awoken in an abandoned, yet still functioning hospital with no memory and no idea of what is happening. Patients must search the hospital for clues and necessities. In their search, patients may find unspeakably terrifying things.
Each time you play, you explore an ever-changing hospital as you search for the clues to your identity and the cause of the environment's unsettling emptiness. Balance your ever worsening terror and neurosis while monitoring your health and physical attributes. Remember to stay close to those who awoke with you because the shadows of the empty hospital can destroy your already fragile psyche. Once all the clues have been discovered, the true horror begins. Players discover what is actually happening and find out who they can trust — if anyone — and how to win.
Each playing is a unique phenomenon that introduces diverse and dynamic rules. Coma Ward is a mature game with themes of violence, absolution, distrust, gore, and traumatic incidence. Player discretion is advised.
|2 - 6 Players | 30 - 60 minutes | Ages 18+
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Tagged: Joe Torre
2 1/2 Weeks to Tampa…
The Yankees' Migration to Florida Begins…
When the calendar page turns next Friday, we will enter a month WITH Yankees baseball for the first time since last October. It may not be "real games" but we're getting the band together again in Tampa, FL and the Yankees will be playing their first organized exhibition game in less than a month when they travel to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers on Saturday, February 23rd to take on the bullpen-challenged Boston Red Sox.
I don't know about you but I am ready to see the guys at Steinbrenner Field and watching the navy blue spring jerseys in full force.
Before pitchers and catchers report to camp in roughly two and a half weeks, I'd really like to see the Yankees formally introduce their off-season acquisitions in a press conference at Yankee Stadium. It doesn't appear it is going to happen but I always loved it when the Yankees held press conferences at the Stadium followed by photo sessions down on the often snow-covered field. It seems like ages ago when the Yankees acquired James Paxton, yet we've only heard his voice in interviews. Most of us have yet to see the smile on his face and the Big Maple tattoo on his arm as he talks about the excitement of being a Yankee.
Photo Credit: The Seattle Times (Ken Lambert)
If I owned the Yankees, I'd pull Paxton, Troy Tulowitzki, DJ LeMahieu, and Adam Ottavino to New York before they head to Tampa. Heck, Ottavino is already there so it would save Hal Steinbrenner some money.
Nice post yesterday by Bryan Van Dusen entitled "Bryce Harper Will Be a Yankee". It's worth checking out if you haven't already done so. The way the market is playing out seems to be opening the possibility that Harper could find his way to Yankee Stadium. While I've long been a Manny Machado guy, I don't really see the fit with Manny anymore given the infield acquisitions and the optimism Didi Gregorious could be back sooner than expected. Will there be a mid-summer "acquisition" better than Didi? I don't think so. But as Bryan outlined yesterday, Harper fits the Yankees so many ways. I am sure they've heard the words of the newest Yankees talk about the reasons they joined the team. The theme of of an organization that wants to win every year resonates as does the lifelong dreams of wearing the famed Pinstripes. We know Bryce desires to be a Yankee. Hal Steinbrenner can make it happen and provide Yankee fans with one of the greatest young players in the game today (to go with our collection of other great young players).
Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated
The Boston Red Sox are seemingly hamstrung by their payroll. Not that I want the Yankees to be in a similar position, but the time to strike is now. Show no mercy. I want a roster that ensures the Red Sox are the team battling for Wild Card position this season and not the Yankees. The weakest position on the team, in my opinion, is left field. Brett Gardner is simply no longer the player he once was. Getting old sucks. I have no trust in Clint Frazier's ability to stay healthy until he proves that he can. Jacoby Ellsbury? Please. Bring Bryce Harper to New York. His presence would help the other guys in the lineup and he'd deflect pressure off guys like Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez.
If the market moves in the Yankees' favor and they do sign Harper for less than original estimates, it will be one of Brian Cashman's best moves in his Yankees career. Bryce Harper, New York Yankees. It sounds so right (or should I say 'so lefty'?). Works for me. Let J.A. Happ pick out a new number. I hope he has that problem.
Staying with the "it's just money" theme, the Yankees got a good idea what it might take to retain CF Aaron Hicks when the Los Angeles Dodgers signed oft-injured CF A.J. Pollock to a five-year, $60 million contract this week. Hicks, if he can stay healthy this season, figures to command an equal if not greater deal. I probably wish Estevan Florial was closer to The Show but the Yankees will have some tough choices next off-season with Hicks, Didi Gregorius and Dellin Betances.
It's great to see the finalization of Adam Ottavino's three-year contract. I am really excited about his presence on this year's team. I wanted Ottavino to wear Number 0 but I understood the concerns of those who didn't want the Yankees to issue a number that has never been worn in the history of the franchise. In the end, I am glad the Yankees made the decision to allow Otto to wear his number. I know many wanted Number 2 to be the last single digit worn but there's no disrespect with Otto continuing the tradition of single digits. I was a little surprised when the Yankees retired Joe Torre's Number 6. Don't get me wrong, I loved the manager and I loved the championships he brought to the organization, but it's not like he played on the field with number 6 and it's not necessarily a number we strongly associate with him. I get retiring Casey Stengel's number but honestly I think retiring numbers should be reserved for players, especially when the organization has so many retired numbers. Aaron Boone managed 162 regular season games last year plus the Wild Card game and ALDS, yet we could probably count on one hand the number of times we actually saw his number. Boone could win the next five consecutive World Series but I wouldn't retire Number 17. The recognition should be for the players, not the coaching staff. Players have a greater effect on the success of a manager than the manager has on the players. The point is, Number 6 should still be in circulation, and Otto's number 0 should not be the last single digit.
Well, since Number 6 is retired, I do think they should honor Roy White and give him equal credit for the number in the way Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra share the retirement of Number 8. Roy White was such a huge and consistent part of the Yankees in the early years of my fandom. The lifetime Yank deserves his day in the sun at Yankee Stadium, and recognition with a plaque in Monument Park. White played 15 years for the Yankees from 1965 through 1979. He was always overshadowed by the bigger names but he was the consummate professional and the glue on so many of those great Yankee teams. Maybe his numbers did not warrant the sole retirement of his number but he deserves credit for it as much as Joe Torre in a shared capacity, in my opinion.
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Speaking of retired numbers, it will be interesting to see if the Yankees take Number 35 out of circulation now that Mike Mussina has been elected to the Hall of Fame. I was pleased to see Mussina make the HOF but he was never a lock to make it in my opinion. There are certainly a number of players who are equally deserving, or maybe even more so, that have never gotten the call. Nevertheless, I am proud of Mussina's accomplishment. I had felt he should go into the Hall of Fame with his Orioles cap but I was pleased with his decision to go in with no logo like fellow Hall of Famer Roy "Doc" Halladay who was equally great on two teams (same as Moose).
Mariano Rivera. What else can you say? The first man unanimously selected to Baseball's Hall of Fame. There is no one better deserving of the honor and recognition. We were privileged to see one of the game's greatest and the best to ever play his position for so many years at Yankee Stadium. Growing up, I always thought how cool it would have been to see Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle (in his prime) play. As it stands today, I am glad I was able to see guys like Thurman Munson, Don Mattingly, Derek Jeter, and the Sandman. It makes up for never having seen the earlier legends. Congratulations Mo! You were one of a kind and we may never see someone of your greatness again. It was our pleasure to watch you.
Lastly, I was disappointed to see Al Leiter's departure from the YES Network. I get his reasons for stepping down (to spend more time with his family and mentor his 18-year-old son Jack who will most likely be seen on Major League mounds in about a half decade or so). I was glad to hear Al will continue to appear on MLB Network but his voice will be sorely missed in the YES Network broadcast booth.
I am excited that Baseball is right around the corner. After next weekend (the Super Bowl), all eyes will turn to America's greatest game. Well, maybe not basketball fans and March Madness, but for the rest of us, the dawn of the 2019 season is on the horizon. Can't wait.
As always, Go Yankees!
World Series: Dodgers vs Red Sox…
LA wins NLCS to advance to Fall Classic…
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been my favorite National League team and now they represent my final hope for ending Boston's season without a championship. The Yankees couldn't stop the Red Sox and neither could the defending Champion Houston Astros. I wasn't too confident heading into Game 7 of the NLCS, especially with the game being played in Milwaukee, but the Dodgers showed the resiliency they've had all season to win the game in convincing fashion and propel themselves into the World Series for the second consecutive year.
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Nothing against the Milwaukee Brewers. I think they're a fine baseball team and I have much respect for former Miami Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich and former Yankees Erik Kratz and Curtis Granderson, but as a Minnesota Vikings fan, the thought of a World Series between the fan bases for both the Red Sox and Green Bay Packers was a bit too much for me. I am glad the Dodgers bailed me out. I guess I should also thank former Yankee Clay Bellinger and his wife for giving birth to Cody and setting the stage for young Bellinger's go-ahead two-run homer last night.
|Photo Credit: Getty Images (Stacy Revere)
I wish the Dodgers had a more formidable bullpen outside of closer Kenley Jansen but the Red Sox proved you don't need a great bullpen to make it to the World Series. I doubt we'll see Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw closing out games in the World Series like he did Game 7 of the NLCS. But down the stretch, the Dodgers pen performed about as well as you could so I think I'll take my chances with Dodger Blue over the course of the next four to seven games. The Dodgers have the bats to get into Boston's bullpen and I think that will finally be the Achilles Heel for the Red Sox.
It will be fun to see Manny Machado back in Boston. Like Manny's response last night while celebrating when asked if the win was sweet after the boos from the crowd. He said "what do you think?" and took a swig of champagne. Perfect! There is no love lost between Machado and the Red Sox from his days in Baltimore, and I am sure much will be written in the coming days about his villainess in the city. No doubt the boo birds will show up in full force on Tuesday night. I'd love to see Machado to emerge as one of the heroes of this World Series. It makes a nice segue for his future as a Yankee.
As previously written on this blog, I have finalized the wager with my long-time friend, Boston-area native/resident and die-hard Red Sox fan, Julia (@werbiefitz on Twitter). We have had numerous wagers over the years involving the Yankees and Red Sox. It was not meant to be (for me) this year so I am jumping on the Dodgers bandwagon for the latest wager. Well, it's not really 'bandwagon jumping' since the Dodgers have long been my NL team and that wouldn't have changed even if they had lost 115 games this year like the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees are still my primary team, but for the rest of October, I am bleeding Dodger Blue.
For our wager, the loser must change her (okay, his/her) cover photo on FaceBook to a picture of the winning team celebrating their World Series championship for seven days at the conclusion of the 2018 World Series. The loser must also read a book chosen by the winner, and then post a minimum 500-word essay about the ten things they learned reading the book. Not a book review, but rather information that he/she did not previously know about the winning organization. The essay must then be posted on Social Media for all to see.
For Julia, since the Dodgers are going to win, I've chosen Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition by Jon Weisman.
Should I lose, which is obviously not going to happen, Julia has chosen Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston by Howard Bryant.
We've had fun with these wagers over the years. I've had to take pics of myself wearing Red Sox hats, including a pink one, and Julia, a Red Sox fan from birth, has had to wear a Yankee hat…in public…in Boston. Since I don't live in the New York City area, I've been fortunate I haven't had to wear a Red Sox cap in the Bronx, but I am sure it is inevitable if we keep up these wagers.
Game On, Julia! I am ready. My beloved Yankees may not have been able to take down the Red Sox this year, but I get a second chance with the Dodgers. 2018 has been a year of resiliency for the Dodgers who were once ten games below .500 (16-26) during the regular season. They've battled back a few times, with their backs to the wall, and have always prevailed. They may have lost the 2017 World Series to the Houston Astros but this is a year of redemption. You'll always have your 108 regular season wins, but sorry, my friend, your season will end on a down note. You may want to go ahead and buy the book in advance so that you are ready to start reading.
My prediction: Dodgers in Six (with hat tip to former Yankees and Dodgers manager Joe Torre).
My apologies, I now return you to Yankees Baseball…
After celebrating Mickey Mantle's birthday yesterday, today's "Birthday Boy" is alive and well at age 90. Happy Birthday to the Chairman of the Board, Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford!
Whitey was born on October 21, 1928 in New York City. A lifetime Yankee, Whitey pitched for the Pinstripers in 1950, served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (thank you for your service!), and resumed his career in the Bronx from 1953 through 1967. Ford was 236-106, 2.75 ERA, and had 1,956 strikeouts for the Yankees. He was a ten-time MLB All-Star and he won six World Series championships. In 1961, he was the AL Cy Young Award winner and World Series MVP. Andy Pettitte may have surpassed Ford for most wins by a lefty in franchise history if not for Andy's three years in Houston. Pettitte, who won 256 games overall, finished 17 wins behind Ford while wearing the famed Pinstripes. It is very appropriate for Ford to remain at the top of the list, closely followed by Pettitte, another former Yankee I hold in very high regard.
I get excited to see Whitey Ford every year on Old Timer's Day. His health is in decay (I know, it happens to the best of us) and there will be a day when he is no longer able to take part in the Yankee Stadium festivities. Like Mantle, he was a great, great Yankee, and perhaps the greatest living one. I am so proud he is among the greatest of Yankee Legends.
I've seen a few Yankee fans say the team should sign Patrick Corbin, J.A. Happ, and Nathan Eovaldi for the starting rotation next year. The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo wrote this morning in his Sunday Baseball Notes that Eovaldi, currently part of Boston's World Series roster, should command a deal comparable to the one that Alex Cobb signed late last off-season with the Baltimore Orioles (4 years at $57 million). If the Yankees are successful in signing Corbin and retaining Happ, that's probably too much for the Yankees to sign Eovaldi as well, especially with young guys like Justus Sheffield, Jonathan Loaisiga, Albert Abreu and Domingo German waiting in the wings. If the Yanks lose out on Happ, I'd have no problem with an Eovaldi reunion but I am not really expecting it to happen.
As for Corbin, Cafardo notes the Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Atlanta Braves will also be vying for his services. Here's hoping "blood" is thicker than water. Assuming all dollars are fairly equal, I hope Corbin chooses his Yankee family roots. While Bryce Harper and/or Manny Machado would be nice free agent signings (or in the words of TGP's Daniel Burch, "luxuries"), Corbin is clearly the one I want and the one the team needs. Patrick, we're waiting for ya, bud! Come join the Party in the Bronx! We will be spilling champagne in 2019!
After previously withdrawing his name from consideration for the managerial gig with the Cincinnati Reds, Joe Girardi has withdrawn his name from consideration in Texas for the Rangers job. I am a little surprised but I have always felt Girardi's dream job is with the Chicago Cubs. I can't see Joe Maddon staying with the Cubs too many more years so maybe that's what Girardi is waiting for. Who knows. Maybe he is starting to understand the reasons he is no longer Yankees manager. As for the Reds, they'll name David Bell as their new manager on Monday. Bell, like Yankees manager Aaron Boone, comes from a baseball family. His grandfather, Gus, and his father, Buddy, were both Major Leaguers. Boonie is creating a new trend…analytics AND baseball in the blood.
Lastly, a shout out to Didi Gregorius! He was sharing his million-dollar smile last night at the Knicks game. It didn't help the Knicks win (they lost by two to Boston) but the pic put a smile on my face. It was a reality check to see his heavily wrapped elbow but the dude can light up any room with his effervescent personality. I can't wait to see him back on the playing field, starting at shortstop, next summer.
As always, Go Yankees!
The Boone of Acceptance…
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Like it or not, Aaron Boone will be the new Yankees manager…
The reaction to the impending announcement that Aaron Boone will be named the next manager of the New York Yankees has met with a broad range of emotions. I don't think he was the first choice for any of us, but he is NOT a bad choice. I am getting a little tired of the 'we should have kept Joe Girardi…' comments. That ship has sailed. For whatever reasons, GM Brian Cashman and Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner determined that a new voice is needed for the next era of Yankees Baseball. Girardi had a good run but times change.
Yesterday, I was perusing YouTube for Aaron Boone video clips (for personal research). This morning, I woke to find that NJ Advance Media for NJ.com's Randy Miller had been doing the same thing and he posted a few clips on their website. I love the imitations of Joe Torre's walk and Alex Rodriguez at bat. There's no question that Boone is going to bring a humorous, relaxed vibe to the Yankees clubhouse. Tough when necessary, but supportive and collaborative at other times. Former Yankees manager Joe Torre brought such warmth to the position, which was lacking under Girardi's leadership. I see more shades of Torre in Boone. I think he brings the right leadership to a young team at the right time. I am onboard with Boone's selection and feel strongly that he deserves to be given a chance by the Yankees Universe.
I realize that Boone has never managed or coached at any level, but he deserves our support. He successfully sold Cashman (and ultimately the Steinbrenner family) on the reasons why he should be the next manager of the New York Yankees. They know the Yankees better than any of us and we should trust their decision.
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Boonie will have to choose a new number since his old number (19) is currently occupied by Masahiro Tanaka. His dad's number and the number Aaron wore at the end of his playing career with the Houston Astros is also out due to the retirement of the number for Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra (8).
I look forward to the formal announcement of Boone as the new manager. Hopefully it will happen this week. I also look forward to the composition of the new coaching staff to join holdover pitching coach Larry Rothschild.
Go Boonie! Bring us World Championship #28! We have faith and confidence in you…well, most of us anyway…
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Making the Cut…
It's nice to know that the Shohei Otani talk will be finished by December 22nd…except for whatever city lands the two-way superstar. All 30 teams were given an opportunity to make their presentation plus answering a questionnaire for the highly talented 23-year-old. Apparently, Otani will be working with his agents to make a cut by weekend's end to determine which teams will have an opportunity to talk with Otani's agents this week.
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It's a certainty the Yankees will make the cut, but where Otani ultimately lands is really anybody's guess despite reports the Yankees are the favorites. There are too many variables at play. While I am sure the Yankees have full resources in Los Angeles, I hope they do not lose sight of re-signing free agent pitcher CC Sabathia.
One Week and Counting…
The annual Baseball Winter Meetings always represent the height of excitement for the baseball off-season and we are a week away from the drama. All eyes will be on Orlando, Florida this time next week. The Yankees are not expected to be big players in free agency (aside from the Shohei Otani sweepstakes) but there's always the potential for a significant trade or two.
One of the early decisions for new manager Aaron Boone next year will be where to play top prospect Gleyber Torres when he is ready.
There's no doubt we'll see him make his Major League debut at some point in the 2018 season…the only question is when. No one really expects him to break camp with the big league club but it won't be too deep into the season. The easy answer is to play him at third base in place of Chase Headley but there is speculation that he might be better suited for second base (particularly given how close third base prospect Miguel Andujar is to being Major League-ready). Therefore, it would not surprise me if the Yankees moved Starlin Castro. I don't think they will, but the possibility is certainly there.
The Winter Meetings would be a tremendous success if the Yankees could somehow find a taker for Jacoby Ellsbury and boatloads of cash. I would not be disappointed to see Chase Headley go either. I've heard David Robertson's name mentioned but I'd really hate to see D-Rob go. It was so great having him back in the Bronx last year. He was a Yankee that I missed when he left and I don't want to see his departure any time soon.
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I know the Yankees have no plans to re-sign Matt Holliday but I really liked the veteran leadership that he brought to the team last year. I really wish that we could have seen a full healthy season for Holliday. He'd be great for a coaching staff one day.
The Giancarlo Stanton talk has centered on the San Francisco Giants and the St Louis Cardinals, but the latest rumors indicate that Stanton has no desire to go to the Midwest. So far, his preferred destination, the Los Angeles Dodgers, have not entered the conversations. With the Giants appearing to be the frontrunner, I am a little surprised the Dodgers would let the big slugger go to their chief division rival especially since the motivation for the Miami Marlins is more on salary relief than it is prospect/talent return. I keep expecting Andrew Friedman and company to rise up late in negotiations to snag Giancarlo. I'd love to see Stanton in the Bronx but I just don't see the Yankees taking on that contract this year.
Given their luck with Yankees catchers, maybe the Pittsburgh Pirates should make a run for Austin Romine…
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It is nice to see that things are picking up for the Hot Stove League. Every year, I am excited about the Baseball Winter Meetings. As a Yankees fan, they are not always fruitful (not like they were under the reign of George Steinbrenner) but it is a very fun and exciting time for baseball in general.
For now, let's see what this week brings. Go Yankees!
Turkey Leftovers Are History, Bring On Some Baseball Action!…
Waiting for Otani…
Given every other writer (or blogger in my case) has written that this has been the slowest off-season in recent memory, I will do my obligatory part to say that it's been so slow. November 29th and the best we can say is that former Boston Red Sox starter Doug Fister has signed a free agent contract with the Texas Rangers. The Red Sox picked Fister up off the scrap heap last summer and he gave them some decent starts down the stretch when they had holes popping up in other parts of the starting rotation. Good for him that he parlayed it into some sense of short-term job security in Texas.
I expected the Thanksgiving weekend to be quiet and it was. No Yankees news other than the preparation by all teams for the much anticipated posting of Japanese superstar Shohei Otani which should occur shortly after Friday when the MLB Owners ratify the new posting agreement. The Yankees are obvious favorites but of course some teams have been very vocal about their intent to pursue the two-way star. The loudest has been the Seattle Mariners. We know that this move is not about money so the fact the Yankees can offer the second highest amount of green does not necessarily mean anything. I've felt all along that this move, for now, is about the endorsement dollars. I read one writer say Otani could make up to $20 million per year in endorsement deals between the United States and Japan. I realize that Otani played in a smaller market in Japan for a "ham company" but I feel that if he wants to be the best, there is none other than the New York Yankees for him. He'd have the opportunity to play in the greatest city (highest potential for endorsement deals) and he'd join a young team on the verge of something truly special. His age would fit nicely with the other Baby Bombers to ensure an extended competitive run for the duration of his stay. He'd have a pitcher on the Yankees pitching staff that could help serve as a mentor (Masahiro Tanaka) and he'd have access to one of Japan's greatest baseball players with Hideki Matsui (who knew a thing or two about incredible clutch hitting), currently special assistant to GM Brian Cashman.
I think it is an easy decision for Otani but of course, at this point, it is anybody's guess where he ends up. In the end, I do hope it is Team Yankees while recognizing there are risks with a player attempting to both pitch and hit on a regular basis. Otani is a special talent and there may never be an opportunity to get a player of his caliber for only $3.5 million under team control for multiple years. No question that fits into Hal Steinbrenner's 2018 budget.
Next Up, Carlos Beltran…
Carlos Beltran will become the sixth man interviewed for the Yankees managerial opening today. I like Carlos and I value his ability to communicate with players and the media, but I struggle with the idea of the player-to-manager path with no coaching experience. I wouldn't mind seeing Beltran as part of the Yankees coaching staff but I'd really prefer someone who at least has coaching experience as its new manager. I saw a bunch of tweets yesterday that compared Beltran to Joe Torre as a player who successfully made the transition. But no one was mentioning that Torre's record with his first team, the New York Mets, was a .405 winning percentage (286-420). He didn't experience post-season success until he managed his fourth team, the Yankees. Beltran may prove to be an excellent manager one day but for a team that is positioned for success now, I'd rather not have a guy learning on the job.
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Yankees fan yesterday, Yankee today…
Credit to Peter Gammons for this piece that I found interesting. Newly acquired RHP Michael King (who joined the Yankees in the trade that sent LHP Caleb Smith and 1B Garrett Cooper to the Miami Marlins) was a second team All-State performer for Bishop Hendricksen High School in Warwick, Rhode Island in 2012. That summer he played in the Annual Summer Rivalry Classic held for Northeastern high school kids at Yankee Stadium. Among the free offerings that day was bubble gum that King was very fond of, stuffing perhaps 6 or 7 sticks of gum into his mouth at one point. Asked what he did with that big wad of gum, King indicated that he stuck it under the bench. According to Gammons, King, a childhood Yankees fan, said, "I figured I'd get it back when I get back there to the bullpen as a Yankee." I love that story and the optimism. I look forward to the dream being fulfilled.
The Bronx, Home of MLB's Best Executive…
Congratulations to Brian Cashman for being named as Baseball America's 2017 Major League Executive of the Year! It was a much deserved honor for the great GM. It probably doesn't hurt the contract negotiations for his new deal either. Hal Steinbrenner issued a statement that read, "Brian plays a crucial role in our success, and I've known for quite some time how fortunate we are to have him leading our Baseball Operations Department. He cares deeply about this franchise and our fans, and he skillfully navigates the many challenges that come with holding the position he does in the media capital of the world." Not bad for a kid who grew up as a Dodgers fan. He is ensuring that his name will be forever marked in Yankees history as one of the great pillars of success. Next stop, World Series!
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Like everyone else, I am ready for some real off-season baseball action. But I am sure that once the calendar page turns to December, we'd better hold on. It should be a fun ride!
Go Yankees!
The March to Opening Day…
How will the Yankees "manage" potential change?…
Will Joe Girardi be the Yankees manager this time next year? As the manager enters the final year of his contract, the expectation is that he'll re-sign with the Yankees in October or November. But anything is possible. The Steinbrenner family might have a change of heart and decide that a change is needed. Girardi has held the job for a long time (this will be his 10th season as Yankees skipper).
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I get frustrated with Girardi at times. He's never been one of my favorite managers. I had greater confidence in Joe Torre's ability to lead. Among current managers, I hold Don Mattingly and Terry "Tito" Francona in highest regard.
Mattingly was my favorite player so sentimentally that's probably why he is my favorite manager. In 2008, when the Yankees hired Girardi over Mattingly, I did think it was the right decision given Mattingly's lack of managerial experience at the time. Mattingly was not able to succeed in Los Angeles for the Dodgers, but I've felt he has continually improved each year. Today, I'd easily take Mattingly over Girardi. My only reservation with hiring Mattingly as Yankees manager (assuming the Yankees could pry him from Miami) is preservation of his Yankees legacy. Managers are hired to be fired or so the saying goes. I wouldn't want my final memory of Mattingly in pinstripes to be him walking away after being fired.
I have admired Francona since he was manager of the Boston Red Sox. I had great respect for the champions he built and of course he was responsible for ending The Curse of the Bambino, along with then general manager Theo Epstein. I doubt that Francona would ever leave the Cleveland Indians (by his own choice). The Yankees could have hired him after he was fired in Boston but they did not express any interest. Francona has history with the Cleveland Indians franchise (pre-dating his time in Boston), and after taking the team to the World Series last year, he is very beloved in the city.
If the Yankees do decide to make a managerial change at the end of the season, I just don't see any overwhelming candidates who could do a better job. Mattingly would be great, but he is under contract, so it would take a trade to make it happen. I am not enthused by simply elevating one of the coaches (Rob Thomson or Tony Pena).
This situation bears watching over the course of the season. I think the odds are much better that GM Brian Cashman, also in the final year of a contract, re-signs with the Yankees than Girardi. Time will tell.
Let the competition be Judged…
The Yankees have various degrees of competition at certain positions this spring. The most obvious is the two open spots in the pitching rotation behind Masahiro Tanaka, Michael Pineda and CC Sabathia. The early leaders, in my opinion, are Luis Severino and Bryan Mitchell. But there is still time for Chad Green, Luis Cessa, and perhaps Adam Warren to state their case. I am anxious and excited for Jordan Montgomery and James Kaprielian but it does not appear to be their times yet. Kaprielian has the higher ceiling but he won't make an appearance at Yankee Stadium, barring injuries, until September at the earliest. Montgomery could show up sooner and might be the first or second option if someone gets hurt.
The competition at first base evaporated somewhat when Tyler Austin broke his foot. Greg Bird clearly holds the advantage over Chris Carter despite the latter's 41 home runs last season. Unlike Carter, Bird is good defensively (even if he's not on par with former first baseman Mark Teixeira's glove) and hits for average. As Bird has shown this spring, he still has his power following last year's injury.
Right field was also a speculated position of competition. Most assume that Aaron Judge will get the job, but technically, he is in competition with Aaron Hicks. Judge has a much greater upside, but he did strike out 42 out of 84 times late last season. If he is not able to make the necessary adjustments at the big league level, it could open the door for Hicks to take the job. I personally hope it does not happen. I am hopeful that Judge figures it out at this level like he has at every level thus far.
The flaming red hair is left on the barbershop floor…
Kudos to OF Clint Frazier for cutting his bushy red hair this week. While I personally feel that the Yankees current hair policy is outdated, I thought it was a good move by Frazier to cut his hair after a talk with Manager Joe Girardi. Girardi felt that the hair had become a distraction. It was a mature statement by Frazier in saying that he loved playing for the organization more than his hair.
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Frazier won't break camp with the Yankees, but he'll be there soon enough. This is all part of his maturation into a dynamic young future star outfielder for the Pinstripers.
There's other baseball on TV…
I should probably watch the WBC more but I've never been into it. Still, I fully understand the importance of placing Baseball on the World Stage and should reconsider my complacency. I guess I am just get tired of seeing the Dominican Republic or Japan always win the competition.
Regardless, it was fun to see the USA defeat Columbia, 3-2, on a run-scoring single by Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles. Yankees reliever Tyler Clippard picked up the win. The game featured a very strong start by Jose Quintana for Columbia. The rumors continue to swirl about Quintana's future and the Yankees remain one of the potential destinations. His WBC performance yesterday did nothing to dispel those rumors.
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Have a great weekend, everyone!
It is high, it is far, it is caught…
A penny for your hits…
What does it take to buy a hit? Apparently not the $45 million the Yankees paid to Carlos Beltran or the $85 mil to Brian McCann or $175 million for former Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. This season has been a struggle for wins despite the team's winning record. It was finally starting to feel a little better at 29-25 but then the Yankees promptly lost 4 in a row.
Playing a good team like the Oakland A's, the Yankees bullpen failed miserably until the final game of the series when David Robertson locked away a win for ace Masahiro Tanaka. That bleeding started in the series with the Minnesota Twins and was inevitable with the short innings being provided by the replacement starters (i.e., David Phelps, Vidal Nuno and Chase Whitley). When the Yankees are only scoring 1 or 2 runs a game, the starters need to throw a gem almost every outing which obviously is not realistic given the current state of arms.
I thought the Yankees should have aggressively tried to sign Stephen Drew before the Boston Red Sox re-signed him, and now I feel the same way about slugger Kendrys Morales. Now that there is no longer draft pick compensation tied to him since the MLB started yesterday, I felt the Yankees should go after him. Maybe they are, but there's competition. Based on yesterday's first draft pick for the Yankees in the second, had they signed Morales earlier, the cost would have been lefty reliever Jacob Lindgren who is already projected to make an appearance in the Yankees bullpen this year. But now it's an open field for Morales and the Yankees have reluctance, wanting to see how Mark Teixeira and Carlos Beltran perform. In my opinion, the odds of one or both going back to the DL at some point is very high, and the designated hitter, Alfonso Soriano, is not hitting, so I would aggressively pursue Morales to cover 1B/DH. Ironically, Morales is the guy the Los Angeles Angels turned to when Mark Teixeira left as a free agent. It worked out well for the Angels and I think it can work out well for the Yankees. No ifs, ands, or buts, the Yankees need a proven consistent run producer in the middle of the order. I agree with those who say the Yankees sorely miss Robinson Cano's bat. Ironically, the Yankees were also unable to re-sign another slugger having a good year in Milwaukee this year (Mark Reynolds) despite the usual anemic batting average. Those home runs would look pretty good about now in Yankee Stadium.
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On nights the Yankees are scoring only a run or getting shut out, I even see guys like Milwaukee's Lyle Overbay, another 2013 Yankee, driving in a couple of runs for his new team. And of course, who delivered the key hit in the Yankees last game with the Twins when the Yankees bullpen collapsed in the late innings? None other than former backup shortstop Eduardo Nunez.
At this point, the Toronto Blue Jays are starting to run away with the division. They are clearly playing like the class of the division and they just came off a very successful series against perennial AL contender Detroit. If I had to pick two teams playing in the ALCS right now, I'd pick the Blue Jays and the Oakland A's. If the Yankees do not figure out how to fix the current offensive drought, they really will be offensive and done for the season in September.
Not everybody was meant to be Mariano Rivera…
Nothing against David Robertson but I am still not sold on him as the team's closer. Sure, replacing Mariano Rivera is big shoes to fill. However, I still think that Robertson's stuff plays best in a Set Up role. I have been intrigued with the possibility of trying Dellin Betances in the role, but he needs more major league experience so maybe next year. The reliever the Yankees picked yesterday (Jacob Lindgren) is also a future possibility. If Robertson blows a few more games like he did against Minnesota, I'd really consider using Andrew Bailey in the role when he gets healthy…for now.
I love you, I love you not…
Speaking of former Yankees thriving outside of New York, both Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain seem to be doing fine. Hughes even captured a victory in the Bronx with the aforementioned bullpen collapse, a place that he couldn't buy a win last year. Chamberlain has a couple of saves and a decent ERA. I can't say that I've watched him too closely but his stats seem to say that all is good. Why couldn't have these guys performed like this last year? Rhetorical question and of course, there is something to be said about the pressure of playing in New York. It's not for everyone.
Farewell to a champion…
It was sound to hear about the passing of former Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer this week. The image of Zim sitting next to Joe Torre on the Yankees bench is forever burned into my memory. He was such a part of those late 90's championships and he helped mold Torre into a Hall of Fame manager and one who will soon have his number retired in Memorial Park. I realize that sooner or later, all of us must depart. But still, it is sad to see Zim go now. I understand he had been in poor health since April and hopefully he is now at peace. He will be missed as he was truly one of Major League Baseball's landmarks.
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Dreading this day…just one Mo time…
Grace and dignity…
Unfortunately, this day was inevitable. Father Time catches up with everyone, including the greatest closer in the history of Major League Baseball.
Saturday, the great Mariano Rivera confirmed the speculation of the last few days. The 2013 season will be his final one as the champion of the 9th inning at Yankee Stadium.
Mo has been my favorite Yankee since the time he was the "lights-out" set up guy for closer John Wetteland in the 1996 season. Wetteland was effective, but there were always a few anxious moments. Rivera, on the other hand, completely dominated the hitters prior to turning the ball over to Wetteland. There were so many times that I had wished manager Joe Torre would have stayed with Rivera rather than pulling him for Wetteland. While it was Rivera's talent and ability that caught my attention, it was his character…full of grace, dignity, and professionalism…that has made me an enduring fan all these years.
Rivera has taught so many over the years how to forget life's failures and how to enjoy its successes without gloating or antagonizing opponents. He has always respected the game and never once in his career has he placed himself above the game or above others.
Relievers have had their struggles gaining acceptance into the Hall of Fame, but in my mind, Rivera should be a first ballot entry.
It was appropriate that Mo wore the number #42. As the final active player to wear the number after it was retired league-wide, he has upheld the legacy of Jackie Robinson…perhaps better than anyone else could have. Jackie endured far more challenges and difficulties than I'll ever be able to fully comprehend, but he paved the path for others including Mariano Rivera to succeed. Mo embodies the depth of character that Jackie Robinson had and it is tremendous that #42 hanging in Memorial Park will stand for two of the greatest men in baseball's long history.
It has been a privilege to call Mo my favorite player for so many years. As I think back upon my life as a Yankees fan, it was Jim "Catfish" Hunter who first attracted me to the Yankees when he signed as a free agent in 1974, along with my high regard for the legendary Lou Gehrig. Once a Yankees fan, my favorite player quickly changed to the heart and soul of the team…catcher Thurman Munson. I have always loved to see passion in doing what you enjoy, and Thurman was certainly as fiery and passionate as they come. The 1976 World Series still stands out to me. Although the Yankees were swept by the Cincinnati Reds, it wasn't because of Munson, who hit over .500 in the series. If the rest of the team could have matched Munson's intensity that year, they would have defeated the Big Red Machine.
After Thurman's untimely death in 1979 (a day that I will always vividly remember, like so many Yankee fans), Rich "Goose" Gossage became my favorite player. After a few years, he had moved on to the San Diego Padres as a free agent. But by that time, Don Mattingly had become my favorite player. Donnie Baseball was one of the great ones and it's unfortunate that back problems caused the premature end of his production and subsequently career. There's no doubt in my mind that he'd be in the Hall of Fame if he had been able to sustain his production for a few more years. Donnie Baseball will always be a favorite and he's the reason that I consider the Los Angeles Dodgers to be my favorite NL team. When Mattingly retired after the 1995 play-off loss to the Seattle Mariners, I became a Mariano Rivera fan.
As I look to life beyond 2013, I cannot say that any one player stands out as a potential favorite player. But as history has proven to me, the door will open for the next great Yankees superstar to take the stage.
None of this is meant to knock Derek Jeter. He has been a terrific player for so many years and can match Rivera in depth and quality of character stride for stride. He'll be taking his place in Cooperstown one day, but for me, this day is about Mariano Rivera. Enter the Sandman…Exit the Legend.
I look forward to watching Mo for one more season. Regardless of the outcome, he is a champion…


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On 13 November, the Liberal Profession Category of the EESC held the 5th edition of the Day of the Liberal Professions. This year the event focused on Trust in liberal professions in the age of digitalisation and artificial intelligence. Discussions were divided into three panels covering: Consumer protection, healthcare and digital health - Skills and training – Regulation.
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Low-vision configuration for terminal applicationsI usually find that Unix terminal applications work reasonably well in large print as long as the terminal itself can. However, increasting the print size usually means that fewer rows and columns are available, and some applications don't work very well on terminals with fewer than normal rows and columns. This can sometimes be fixed by configuring the application. Here are some of my dot-files for this and related fixes:
For Linux
- .muttrc is used to configure the terminal-based email client
mutt. This dot file works better if you add .message-formatter (requires Python 2), and check the comments at the start of the
.muttrcfor what to do if messages are not displayed on your system.
- If you use Alpine (e.g. for IMAP over a slow connection if the system's version of Mutt doesn't handle it efficiently), see alpine.txt.
- .jedrc and .nanorc
are used to configure the
nanoeditors (you might also want my emacs configuration);
jmacsis also useful but I do not have configuration files for it
- .lynx.cfg
and .lynxrc
are used to configure the terminal-based Web browser
lynx. This works only if you put
export LYNX_CFG=$HOME/.lynx.cfgin your .bash_profile/.bashrc. (See also TermLayout)
- .tmux.conf configures the terminal multiplexer
tmux(which is like
screenbut might handle UTF-8 better)
- For
curl, put
.curlrcto stop problems with the progress bar on small terminals (also helps with programs that use curl, such as HomeBrew)
top, try pressing
f and turn off
columns you don't really need (try
m, and perhaps turn off
e and
turn on
d on single-user systems), press
c to
toggle extended commandline and press
W to write to
.toprc. Mac/BSD
top is less flexible.
Linux consoleOn modern Linux distributions the console font size is quite small. You might be able to go some way toward enlarging it by using this .console-setup and putting
setupcon in your
or if you don't have
setupcon then try
setfont /path/to/TerminusBold32x16.psf.gz.
For fonts larger than 32px (and for CJK)
you might be able to install
fbterm - here's an
example .fbtermrc.
If the machine has sufficient resources, you could just use X11 with a terminal program set for large fonts.
All material © Silas S. Brown unless otherwise stated.
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Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Python is a trademark of the Python Software Foundation.
Any other trademarks I mentioned without realising are trademarks of their respective holders.


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The Electric Hairdo
By Jasmine, Ciera, Antaniesha, Lawrence, Kindall, Pamela, Tameka, Meadowbrook
That's Weird, Grandma
Once there were two men who were born in France and grew up in China. Their names were Francois and Brucois. Their parents Swallo and Dallo died in a car accident so Franncois and his brother moved to China to open a beauty shop called "picture in your head." They lived in a trailer and take their equipment place to place. One day two women walked into the beauty shop and asked "What you got here going on?" They said "Just a hair shop going on. You check it out yourself." Silly Lu and Bibi Lu sat down in the chairs and said "Get to working." "This will not hurt" said Brucois. They fell asleep and saw pictures of hairdos in their head. They had electrics running through their head. But he machine broke. In two pieces. They couldn't get the wires off. And the pictures were stuck in their head. "I'm gonna tell the whole town that your business should go out of business. I'm gonna report this to city hall." They got their money back. THE END


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Skills classes are being held to help unite all sections of a Tyneside community.
Voluntary group Best Initiatives is offering skills and training to help disadvantaged people from all different communities in the West End of Newcastle.
The free project starting in April is aimed at getting people from different ethnic backgrounds together to learn, liaise and relate to each other.
To take part, contact Mercy Akuru on (0191) 241 5915 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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"Write as well as you can..." - Johannes Trithemius, 1492
An artistic tradition spanning millennia, calligraphy has been employed to exquisitely decorate everything from religious texts and legal documents to the more personal pages of party invitations and correspondence between friends.
Students at the Ravenswood Academy can expect one part tradition, one part experimentation in their calligraphy classes. On the one hand, after learning the basic strokes, they will be given historical alphabets from different time periods and cultures to meticulously copy under guiding supervision; on the other hand, they will also be given creative assignments in which they can employ their own ideas, ultimately resulting in a pen that is informed by tradition yet exploratory in the modern sense, crafting a style that is truly their own.


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Best Foods For Heart
Best Foods For Heart Failure Most Recommended
By Amir Machmud Blog
Heart failure disease is a medical condition in which the heart is weakened due to various factors so that it could not afford to pump blood throughout the body for metabolism. Heart failure is a medical condition that is hazardous as it causes death within minutes. Fresh fruit and vegetable products is a staple food for a healthy heart. Because they help remove free radicals in the bloodstream and may protect blood vessels. For that, make sure you the best foods for heart failure.
Best Foods For Heart Failure
Here we share the best foods for heart failure more information for you.
Asparagus is a staple food for the people of India in the form of cereals. Asparagus is rich in deposits of saponin compounds fito-chemical that can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, antioxidants that are like a barrier to microbial development side, lower blood cholesterol, lower blood glucose levels as well as are antibiotics and boost the immune system. Asparagus also contains nutrients such as folate, anti inflames vitamin C and E.
Researchers demonstrate yogurt can protect gum disease. If left, gum disease can increase the risk of someone affected by heart disease.
The content contained in chocolate can ward off aterosklerisos or inflammatory process in wall blood vessels, lowering levels of LDL or bad cholesterol, and triglycerides increase HSL or good cholesterol LDL role in order to compensate. Besides cocoa in chocolate contains phenols, the antiseptic anti-inflammatory which makes oxidation in the bloodstream so that clog blood vessels. You can consume chocolate as much as 170 grams/day.
Antioxidants in raisins fight the growth of types of bacteria that can cause inflammation and gum disease.
Green Tea
The content contained in the green that contains caffeine, antioxidants such as A, C, and e. in addition, compounds of flavonoids content in green tea is an organic compound that has the ability to dissolve and swallow carcinogens cancer cells.
Whole grains contain antioxidants, phytoestrogens, and phytosterols that are protective against coronary heart disease. Soluble fiber in whole grains can also lower bad cholesterol (LDL).
Soluble fiber content in oatmeal was able to lower LDL levels are high throughout the body, in addition, oatmeal contains protein, iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin E.
Green Beans
In addition to lowering levels of bad cholesterol, green beans also contain flavonoids that work to inhibit adhesion of platelets in the blood, so that it can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Green Vegetables
It is recommended for those who suffer from heart failure to consume raw vegetables such as salad so that his nutritional awake. You can consume the kind of green leafy vegetables such as mustard greens, spinach, and broccoli.
Salmon and tuna contain omega 3 fatty acids are good for lowering blood pressure and may help prevent irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
Contains polfenol which can improve heart health.
This best foods for heart failure is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which will collaborate with other vitamins and minerals to aid in the prevention and treatment of heart disease.
Flavonoids contained in apples are quercetin, epicatechin, like epigallocatechin, and kaempferol had a key role to prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL), preventing the growth of plaque in the arteries, and hamper of inflammation.
Red Pomegranate
Anthocyanin compounds contained in the red pomegranate may help reduce the buildup of plaque in the arteries and decrease blood pressure.
Assorted Berries
A variety of berries such as strawberries, blueberries, acai berry, bilberry, raspberry, and various other berries to increase good cholesterol and lowering blood pressure.
In it contains potassium which helps maintain heart function and the balance of sodium and water in the body. Potassium helps the kidneys secreting of excess sodium, thus contributing to healthy blood pressure.
Healthy Routine For Heart Failure
Here are some healthy routines for sufferers of heart failure.
Actively Moving
Heart failure patients need to apply the pattern of active living. Active life patterns can lower cholesterol, blood pressure even excess body weight. If possible, patients with heart problems should move every day for at least 30 minutes a day five days per week. Some physical activity that can be done is a walking, cycling or swimming. For security reasons, the patient should discuss with the doctor before choosing intense wish for physical activity every day.
Controlling Blood Pressure
Heart failure patients need to check blood pressure every day. Strive to achieve target blood pressure in accordance with physician advice on how to implement a healthy lifestyle. Some patients may also require the consumption of a drug to reach target blood pressure.
Monitor Weight
Excess weight can make your heart work harder. Live sports are safe and healthy eating patterns for the sake of achieving the ideal weight or healthy. In addition best foods for heart failure, a healthy weight can make your cholesterol and blood pressure are getting better. Beware of weight gain suddenly, because it can indicate the presence of a buildup of fluid in the body.


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UC Irvine, UC Berkeley & LMU are going to give you the game plan used by leading brands to recruit top talent on College Campuses. They have seen it all and they are going to reveal what works.
Todd Davis' KEYNOTE on Trends in Talent Acquisition!! The man is the head of Global Talent Acquisition for IBM!
REINVENT HIRING! World Renown speaker and bestselling author, "The Essential Guide To Hiring and Getting Hired", Lou Adler will deliver a must hear KEYNOTE on Why Human Intelligence Needs Artificial Intelligence.
Diversity – get some! I am convinced that this is the session that everyone will be talking about. Three Tech Talks and panel that will challenge your own bias and beliefs on what diversity really is.
Our Recruitment Marketing block is packed with the top authorities on how consumer marketing can be applied to recruitment to drive real conversion with talent at the right time. Here's what Craig Fisher will be discussing.
Korn Ferry's, Raghav Singh, will show you how to turn HR Data into Analytics Gold! While Jane.com's, Ethan Mederios, shows you how to pitch it in the boardroom.
The "How to Build Talent Acquisition Teams that Scale" panel. Whether you are hiring or want to get hired, this session reveals the traits of an exceptional recruiter.
Finally, here's what other attendees had to say about LAXTechRecruit:
"Hi Stacey! I wanted to just thank you so much for inviting me to LAXTechRecruit. I learned so much. And I think you did a wonderful job hosting!"
"This was a great panel!! Loved hearing what each person had to say about hiring and the day to day that they deal with. Gave you a different perspective."
"Great experience collaborating with many of the best minds in tech recruiting at the LAXTechRecruitConference yesterday."
"Our Team had the opportunity to learn about new hiring trends, while engaging with other industry leaders at the LAXTechRecruit 2018 Conference!"
"We encourage our team to seek out opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development. I use this as a selling point when chatting with prospective candidates. I am happy to report that I was able to experience this first hand at LAXTechRecruit. A lot of discussions around recruiting products, Artificial Intelligence, culture fit and how to establish processes that can prevent biases which can become a detriment to your team. Thank you!"
"Thank you to Stacey Broadwell we had a great time today at LAXTechRecruit discussing how to build world class talent acquisition teams!"
"Great time participating in LAXTechRecruit– met great people, learned a lot. Bravo Stacey Broadwell!"
"We're stoked to be at #laxtechrecruit hearing from all the amazing speakers and panelists!"
"The panels and corresponding hosts were well chosen, well spoken, and informative. I was especially impressed with the choice of panel hosts/facilitators and their efforts to keep the momentum going and drive the conversation through each panel."
"Excited to be at @LAXTechRecruit!"
"Was a blast guys & well done Stacey"
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