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Jun 17, 2013, 13:18 ET from Robbins Arroyo LLP
SAN DIEGO and DALLAS, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating the acquisition of Belo Corp. (NYSE: BLC) by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI). On June 13, 2013, the companies jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Gannett will acquire all outstanding shares of Belo for $13.75 per share in cash.
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Robbins Arroyo LLP's investigation focuses on whether the board of directors at Belo is undertaking a fair process to obtain maximum value and adequately compensate its shareholders in the merger.
On April 25, 2013, Belo released financial results for its fiscal 2013 first quarter announcing gains in total revenue, comprised primarily of Internet advertising revenue and retransmission revenue. Specifically, Belo reported that the company's total revenue increased $4.4 million to $160.3 million for the quarter. Further, Belo's Internet advertising revenue increased 22% and its retransmission revenue increased 8% compared to the same quarter 2012. Moreover, Belo has exceeded analyst EPS and net income estimates in each of the past nine quarters.
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It would make more sense for Sydney and Wollongong to provide two new A-League teams, so why does Southern Expansion want to represent both cities?
The most impressive element of Monday's surprise announcement was undoubtedly the fact that Southern Expansion – surely a working title only – has already attracted a $12 million bank guarantee from Chinese property investors the Jia Yuan group.
That's some serious coin in a league hardly flush with cash, and the fact the club has also pledged to build a boutique football-specific stadium strikes all the right chords.
There's no denying a steering committee featuring former Socceroo Craig Foster and ex-SBS commentator Les Murray also boasts some serious football nous, when a common refrain has been that there aren't enough 'football people' involved in running the game.
In many respects, Southern Expansion looks exactly like the sort of expansion team the A-League desperately needs. So why do some key elements still seem somewhat askew?
The elephant in the room has got to be Sydney FC – who have every reason to fear that another Sydney-based side will cannibalise their support.
Unlike the obvious geographic and cultural ties that make Western Sydney a clearly-defined part of the city, there's no such delineation the further south you go.
And if Southern Expansion are to join the Wanderers in the league – and it's worth remembering the Central Coast Mariners have long coveted the northern suburbs of Sydney – it begs the question of how much of the city is left for Sydney FC to represent.
But perhaps the biggest head-scratcher is the inclusion of Football South Coast as part of the bid.
Covering the Illawarra and South Coast regions of New South Wales, the association is also home to two-time former National Soccer League champions Wollongong Wolves.
The Wolves have their own expansion plans, a suitable venue in WIN Stadium ready to go, and the supposed backing of billionaire Bruce Gordon.
If Gordon was serious about investing in the Wolves, it's fair to ask why he hasn't done so already.
And if Southern Expansion spurs other expansion bids to get their affairs in order, so much the better.
But if Southern Expansion are to represent the St George, Sutherland and Illawarra regions as proposed, then where will they play?
And if they build a football-specific stadium, where will it be? And if the stadium happens to be built in St George – one of the spiritual homes of football in Australia – why would Wollongong fans travel some 70 kilometres up the motorway to watch them?
If those fans don't already travel to watch Sydney FC or Western Sydney Wanderers, will they support a club that could potentially play as little as four games a year in their own backyard – and then only for a limited time?
You only need to look to the St George Illawarra Dragons to witness the awkward reality of cross-regional clubs, although Southern Expansion has already tweeted that it would be "nice to emulate them".
At the end of the day, Foster is right when he says that football in Australia needs substantially more investment, and Southern Expansion deserve kudos for taking the initiative – even if the move potentially coincides with Foster's current employer SBS losing their A-League broadcast rights.
And attracting foreign investment is also a good thing, although it remains to be seen how backing an A-League club might affect the Jia Yuan group's other commercial interests.
But while any club that brings $12 million worth of backing to the table will almost certainly get the green light from a Football Federation Australia no doubt keen to retain control of the expansion narrative, plenty of questions still remain.
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OMG thats horrible how do you not take pics of rings or walking donw aisle what is wrong with him? Did you get any money back?
No...we didn't bother asking for any money back... mostly b/c M.Maurus doesn't think he did anything wrong! He thinks he did a bang-up job of capturing our wedding and that I am just being a bridezilla (not sure if you saw his post on this thread...trying to explain "his side" of things...haha:-))
At this point, I think what I'd like more than money back, is an apology and an offer to "polish some of the turds" he gave us:-)
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text: On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 03:25:00PM +0100, Ian Jackson wrote: > Ron writes ("Bug#682010: re celt and mumble referred to the TC"): > > Making a binary release for windows users is bottlenecked behind Thorvald too > > right now. The problem goes something like this: > > This is not relevant to the discussion here in front of the TC. > Whatever upstream do about Windows binaries, it will take some time > for the deployed base (on Windows and other Free platforms) to be > updated. > > We need to ship, in wheezy, a version which is compatible with the > existing deployed base. You know, this is getting really frustrating Ian. If you aren't going to actually read anything that I write, then perhaps we should find some other member of the -ctte that isn't so blinkered into arguing their *own* position, and is more able to absorb and balance the facts that are being presented here. The windows release has *nothing* to do with solving the problem here, that was a simple answer to Chris about why his friend's system did not yet have Opus support in the binary he downloaded. The existing deployed base *has* speex support. The only version missing that is upstream code from the last few weeks, which is what Thorvald is going to remedy when he gets back. That is what we plan to ship in Wheezy. That will be compatible with the existing base. We're not relying on anybody to do anything with windows binaries. There is nothing here that I have not already said in previous mail, and you are arguing a straw man now. Chris, Thorvald and I have agreed on a plan. You have, and are, trying to veto that, but have offered no explanation of your *technical* objection to it. Please either tell me what your real problem is, or step out of the way and let us do what is needed to prepare a sane release. Thank You, Ron


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The first time me and my partner (Rhem) went, we didn't really know what to expect. By looking at the restaurant itself, it seems like it's an authentic Thai restaurant but when we looked at the menu, it's a mixture of Asian and European cuisine, which makes us a bit confused. But we decided to try anyway as there are lots of people queuing so we thought it might be good. We waited for about 20minutes to be seated. I ordered the tapas platter 1 (honey marinated pork, crispy wonton, chicken satay and prawn toast) and Rhem ordered the Tapas 2 (pad thai noodles, chicken spring rolls, honey marinated pork, and curry sauce). It's a good value for money as the portion is quite generous. Taste? It's gorgeous. We absolutely loved it the first time, so when our friends came over we took them there but surprise surprise, there were no seats. We didn't book early because it wasn't really in the plan as we didn't expect to come back early from Lake District. We asked how long the wait is and the staff said it's around an hour and a half so we end up going in all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant instead.
The last time Rhem and me went was on our anniversary. We were surprised because we got seated straight away. After about 10minutes someone took our order and we ordered cocktails for drinks (Singapore Sling and Long Island Ice Tea), I asked for Platter two and Rhem had honey marinated pork and rice. Drinks came and both of them are totally bland. The food came and most of my foods are warm not hot enough. I didn't complain as I'm not the type of person, but it left me thinking, is it worthy enough to be on of my favourite restaurants list? Hmmmm….
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Nice pics. It was fun hiking with you guys & gals. I hope you heal soon.
Nice pics. It was fun hiking with you guys & gals. I hope you heal soon.
I will leave the details of this SHT trip to the more experienced of the group. I would like my trip report to speak to the Noobs on the list, of which I am included.
It was my first trip on the SHT and only my third time on the trail with my hammock. To be honest, I was so focussed applying my hammock skills and learning new skills, I do not feel I fully appreciated the beauty of the SHT. I will definitely repeat this section in the future. I was fortunate to have been able to hike with experienced HF members and outdoorsmen: MrGreen, Shug, StormCrow, Fin, Pizza and Northman.
I was brought to the hammock by my friend of many years, Shug. However, I think he will be the first to tell you that I have not solely relied on his hammock experience to further my experience.
Hammock Forums is our Encyclopedia Britannica. The HF home page search window is your priceless source to the woods for pleasure and survival. The research I have done on HF has made me a better hammocker and really helped shorten my learning curve to the woods. There is no quick route to hammocking and rarely is there one solution to a matter.
Google and youtube are awesome supplements to HF.
A few things I learned on HF and the SHT...
Watch how experienced hammockers work the woods. Do not stare; it is creepy. Questions are fine, but learning by example and "doing" is the real key.
Your clothing system is all about layers and knowing when to remove and add. I never fully understood how often I would have to adapt my clothes system while on the trail and at camp.
Your hammock is more than a sleeping system... it is your thinking space, storage space and social space.
Letting your feet hang higher than your head is not just for comfort, it is a necessity to reduce the swelling in your feet and legs after hiking to your hammock camp site.
Mountain House meals taste better in the woods, than in your kitchen at home. Bring black pepper.
You must seam seal any mods to your tarp ridge line BEFORE it rains in the woods. A rain coat draped over your hammock ridge line, under the tarp drip, keeps you dry in your hammock. (Thanks Shug)
When you pack your backpack under your tarp, do not stand hunched over. Sit in your hammock and pack your bag as it lays on the ground in front of you. D'oh! (Thanks Stormcrow)
A single jetboil fuel canister will boil two cups of water for six meals (including a hot beverage) and four additional cups of tea... and still have quite a bit of fuel left over. No need to run the heat wide open.
You can pack light and still eat very well (MrGreen, the Hammock Gourmet, is proof of this)
Your bare hands at 38 degrees feel warmer than wet hands at 50 degrees.
Wrist warmers are awesome.
You can build a fire when it is raining. (Thanks Fin)
When you get to camp, do your set-up and chores right away–it makes for a more enjoyable camp site experience. (Thanks Pizza)
Reflectix is your friend.
A zipper pull wrapped, or shock cord tied in a prusik knot, around your UQ shock cord (above the hammock ridge line) about four inches from where the UQ wraps over your hammock's gathered end... will prevent your UQ from rolling off of your shoulder while sleeping.
Water tastes better out of your own DIY gravity filter.
A TQ and UQ combination are very comfy and warm.
It's not about having an expensive hammock and gear... it's about having a hammock and gear that works.
When a fellow hammocker's dog peaks over your hammock and rests his warm snout on your nose, BEFORE you are awake... you are thankful that you emptied your bladder earlier that morning. (Thanks Northman)
You can do all the research in the world, but nothing or no one is a better teacher than actually getting out in the fresh air and working your hammock and gear in the woods. Can I hear a Whoooooo Buddy on that!
I gotta go proudly hand sew my SHT patch on my pack now...
photo credit: Shug
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"It's a wanderful life."
Terrific post WF!!!!!!!!
You deserve a field promotion........
I has fun and am thankful to be asked along.
It was a nice reprieve to not video on this one and just enjoy the trip...... but mainly the company.
I hammock because I am.
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Thanks for sharing WF ! Sounds like a great trip .
Great info for newbe's or old hands.
-Doing is better then reading, watching or knowing .
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Well said WF.
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The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but in what you give away. ~Wayne Dyer
Excellent post Wander'n Fool. Most Excellent.
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WF- Well played sir !
A great group of people and a wonderful few days on the SHT. Thanks to all who joined me on this late season adventure. You kept me warmer than a fire under a cedar in the rain !
Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiney Ho ~ Jambi
Thanks .. for posting your trip report and taking me along for the ride. Nice pics. I hope to hike the SHT one day.
"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks". John Muir.
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Great to catch up with shug and pizza again, and meet some new people along the way. Wander'nFool, it was great to finally meet you! You forgot that peanut butter fajitas taste great around a campfire, especially when you aren't expecting it! MrGreen, thanks for putting this one together, and it is always good to hike with you. And it was also nice to meet your friends, Heather, Sonny, Northman (w Bentley) and Brad. I love having a dog in camp, and Bentley was a great camp dog! And now having done Glacier and the SHT within a month with you, I can attest that you truly are the hiking gourmet. And I actually put Stormcrow to the test on the first day, until the last mile when my own knee flared up. He was BEHIND me until then. I enjoyed hiking with SC for a change, I usually hang back and let the speed demons do their thing. It was nice to take a slow hike on my own the second day, even if it was raining. Very peaceful, and nobody else on the trail I took around Leveaux. It was a great trip, with a great crew. The drive up and back from Ohio, on the other hand..........
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Is he load of rubbish?(106 Posts)
I have nambe changed for this, sorry.
I met this bloke about 5 years ago. We hit off straight away, very passionatelly, I liked him a lot, he was chatty friendly and funny. But there where a few things that where very odd. He had lots of money, in cash in his house. And he spent it without thinking it. Of course this at the start of a relationship is fun, went out for dinners, good wines, etc. but as I wanted to get serious I started to ask why he didn't have a bank account, where did the money come from, etc. He told me (after a long persona/family/past history) that from a young age he started being involved in music industry, writing lyrics, and ths is what made him the money, he had a little part time job to "keep him in real life" . Now, of course I searched googled etc. he even told me famous songs he had written. He was nowhere to be seen. One night I was at his and the door bell rang. It was his sister (whom with he had no contact) drunk, shouting at him at telling him it was crazy. I didn't hear much more that that. At the time he was very close to his mum. After a lot of thinking more questions and digs, I just didn't see it clear and I stopped contact.
Until now.
Met him again, we hit off again, the connection and chemistry is quite mind blowing. The story has changed a bit, he says he lost all his money on the crisis he has a full time job and bank accounts like normal people but he doesn't speak to his mum anymore. So we start seing each other again as naively I think he might left the odditty and mad stories behind. But its not the case, he keeps saying that he did all this stuff when young but he hated it, hated "the industry" and the way he was treated to produce money. i have researched again, the songs he says he has written are NOT on his name at all, but another famous songriter mainly. BUT, there is some song lyrics that do make sense with the past he has told me about, but of course he could be completely mental and built a big lie based on what these songs say.
There more this stuff started coming out again, the less I want to see him and now we only send the odd text to each other. But I do miss him.
Sorry this is long and it might be lots of info missing so I didn't dripfeed but I don't want to make the post even longer and messier.
But basically, is he full of bullpoo and a compulsive lier, or is it possible that he did have this weird past and he has wiped himself out from all the media...
Please dont be too harsh, I am not naive, I really like his personality and I am just hoping he is not barking mad...
So what do you think? WWYD??
Thanks for reading.
Its impossible to wipe yourself out from all media if you are famous.
Sounds more like drugs or something else illegal to me. I would run away and never look back if I were you , you are being lied to.
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Drugs or dealing dodgy goods.
Run and don't look back. It doesn't matter what it is he did, but he is still lying about it now and that is something you dont have to put up with. Move on.
I would do as Missy suggests.
He is lying to you.
I'd also hedge that he's into something illegal. The 'part time job' could be anything. Liars/fantasists/con-artists aren't worth wasting a second on IMHO. Often very interesting even charismatic but ultimately a massive let-down. Can't help wondering what the back-story was to the drunk 'sister' was all about.
Follow your first instincts and leave this weirdo where you found him.
Is there anyone else who knows him that you could talk to, like his sister for example? Someone who might give you a better idea of what's going on.
Sounds a tad delusional to me though, sorry.
Have you ever asked him if he goes under an assumed name? Did he ever get aggressive or defensive if you pushed the subject too much?
The temptation to catch him out would have been too much for me. I would have printed out the Internet info and gone through it with him.
I absolutely hate liars.
Do you really need to ask? He's clearly as genuine as a fifteen pound note and frankly I'm aghast that anyone would think otherwise.
The reason your connection with him feels so amazing and mind blowing is because he tells you what you want to hear - he is a compulsive liar who will have no qualms about bullshitting his way through every second he is with you. Get out now. I made the same mistake with a compulsive liar and the damage it did to my emotional and mental health was immeasurable
I saw him at his part time job, perfectly normal, but of course that wasn't giving him all that cash.
I agree its impossible to wife yourself, but this second time he showed me a family album where his mum had altered dates and things to "protect him". Very strange.
The "drunk" sister is in FB so I could ask her easily but she really hates him apparently. I have located another one who sounds more normal and it crossed my mind asking, but I am not sure how ethic is that...
Aparently the drunk sister was a druggy when she was young and he paid for her rehab ans then because he didn't give her more money she is angry with him.
I know...
Wally, I think that is paret of it, I want to know the truth. I want him to stop this so I can be with him.
I haven't seen him in about 3 weeks, we only exchange a few little talk messages.
'His mum' had altered dates?.... He's starting to sound like one of those delusional types that has various women convinced they're in MI5 or similar. I totally get your curiosity and no, I don't think it's unethical. Do the background checks by all means ... just don't entertain him as a boyfriend.
Why are you wasting so much time and head space trying to work him out?
Oh wait, don't tell me.... you have a real, like, CONNECTION. He really GETS you....
It all sounds like the plot of a bad soap. Get a grip and move on. He's bad news.
I've got a feeling though that you'll be posting in a years time going " Waaah Waaah I've found out my DPs a drug dealer and I'm worried for me and the baby Waaah"
Sounds to me like you ll never get a full true story out of him.
Do you really need someone with so much 'dodgy past'
If he can't tell the truth now, how can you expect him to tell the truth in the future?
Blimey Buddy that's a bit strong. The OP is very brave to post and take opinions, don't put her off.
Well, it wasn't his writing, that is for sure. I met his mum the first time round, she was very keen for him to settle with me. Oh the reason why they don't talk now is because he had his money on her name (that explaines the cash in the house to an extent, as she was giving it to him) and she spent lots of it without his consent.
God, writing this money laundering comes to mind...
Thanks Wally, that is harsh and doesnt reflect reality! I am not THAT stupid.
As I keep saying, I don't see him anymore, sent polite texts like: "roads are icy drive carefully xx" type of stuff.
It is still in my mind because I am hoping there is an explanation, I won't ever be with him if there is not.
Oh he has a kid and he has full custody, kids mum has moved on and not interested in him. Aparently. So one part of me thinks, he could only have full custody if he is normal, the other part thinks poor, poor kid... he is a lovely boy.
Sorry the drip feesing, honeslty I am writing this quicly and a bit scared of outing me in RL
Losingexcessweight, that is why I stopped contact. But it just nags me, and I guess I am just hoping that there is an explanation somehow...
Wally its clear that people like the OP arent often be affected by other people's opinions either way. Have a look through the convos. Nine times out of ten its:
OP: My BF has done a ten stretch for arson, his family all hate him and he's getting increasingly violent. Should I be worried?
Everyone: Yes! Get out!
OP: Oh but he's so nice when he hasn't got me in a headlock. And he's got self esteem issues bless him....
Blah blah blah.
Posters rarely take a blind bit of notice when people give advice they don't want to hear.
The mere fact that the OP in this thread needs to ASK if this blokes a load of rubbish indicates she's unlikely to make the sensible decision.
You've proved my point. "Hoping there's an explanation". Most women would have erased him from their lives - including texts- long ago. But you're obviously still mooning and wondering and hoping.
Good luck.
Buddy, I wrote here because I spoke to one of my friends said "maybe he is not lying! give him a chance" and it just didn't feel right... also I though maybe someone had experience in that "industry" and knew cases like this, or indeed know that that you can't wipe yourself out of the media.
I am convinced now. The only doubt is, should I talk to one of his sisters or just leave it well alone.
Also if I find the truth and he admits it, he might be normal then? and I could consider something with him if everything was out on the open?
I am certainly not considering this with so many doubts
So if he admits he's a fantasist and that he's been lying, you'll consider that a GOOD thing?!
If you can't get past the curiosity, do some digging. But if you find the truth and his story are very different - which seems a racing certainty - don't be too surprised. Certainly don't take the line that if you can prove he lied and he admits it this somehow makes him a good bloke...
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After her team broke its longest losing streak in her Cal tenure, coach Lindsay Gottlieb spoke on the public address system at Haas Pavilion on Monday night. This isn't unusual for Gottlieb. The crowd of 1,576, however, heard a different kind of postgame message.
"It feels a lot better to be back in the win column," Gottlieb said. "Thanks for sticking with us."
Gottlieb had just watched her team dominate Old Dominion (7-4) inside in a 79-59 victory. Cal (8-3) broke the three-game losing streak that began Dec. 7 when forward Courtney Range sprained her knee in a loss at Kansas.
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Gottlieb complimented her team's energy after an eight-day stretch without a game. Many of the issues that were apparent in its losses vanished against Old Dominion. The Bears moved the ball with much better rhythm. Cal had 25 assists on its 33 made shots.
Cal also appeared to be adjusting to life without Range, who was its second-leading scorer when she was injured.
The win comes at a particularly important time for the Bears. In their last nonconference game, they avoided a potentially devastating loss and four-game losing streak in convincing fashion.
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"No one wants to have adversity, no one wants to lose games," Gottlieb said. "Maybe other people haven't faced that. We want to get that out of the way. We want to be stronger for it, better for it."
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(http://www.njaudubon.org), by clicking on "Sightings" (top of any page).
Local Christmas Bird Counts have begun. Dates and organizers follow:
(1) Belleplain CBC will be on Wednesday, December 28; contact Paul
Kosten to participate (609) 861-5827 or floraff at algorithms.com.
(2) Cumberland County CBC will be on Sunday, January 1; contact Pat &
Clay Sutton to participate (609) 465-3397 or patclaysutton at
ALERT: HUNTING SEASON is underway. Woodcock hunting at Higbee Beach
runs from December 23-31. In Cape May County permit muzzle loader
season runs from December 17-31 and January 2-6, 2006. In New Jersey
there is no hunting on Sundays.
CMBOs special winter preregistration programs include: 2-Day Bird
Watching For Beginners with Pete Dunne on January 13-14 and a number
of winter workshops. To register or for more information call
609-861-0700, x-11. For details on the many CMBO programs go to:
Its a GREAT time of year for GULLS! 2 BLACK-HEADED GULLS were seen
on the Cape May Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on December 18: (1) an
adult at Higbee Beach (which was seen again at Sunset Beach on Dec.
19) and (2) a first cycle bird at the Avalon Seawatch. Also on
December 18, an adult LITTLE GULL was at the Cape May Lewes Ferry
Terminal. Did you look for any of these gulls and miss them? Some
gulls take 3 years to mature, others 4 and 5 years. No wonder theyre
so tough to master. Now through January and early February is an
excellent time of year to study gull ID. As part of CMBOs 2006 Cape
May Birding Workshops Michael OBrien will teach a 2-Day Gull
Workshop, Saturday and Sunday, January 28-29, 2006. Want to be a
better birder, more observant, more aware of what to pay attention
to? Michael OBrien and Louise Zemaitis will teach a 1-Day Workshop
on Techniques of Field Identification on Sunday, February 5. To
register for either, call 609-861-0700, x-11.
To learn more about these workshops or the 15 other 2006 Cape May
Birding Workshops (Warblers, Spring Migration, and Birding By
Ear in May, Backyard Habitat in June, Butterflies in August,
Terns in July, Shorebirds and Flycatchers, Vireos, and Fall
Warblers in late August, Fall Migration and Falcons & Accipiters
in September, Advanced Birding By Ear, Sparrows, and Raptors II
in October, and Waterfowl in November ) go to:
A light SNOWY OWL (probably an immature male), found December 16 at
Stone Harbor Point, was seen through the Cape May CBC, including all
day long on December 18. Between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. it was actively
hunting the Point. When it wasnt in view observers knew just where
it was by looking for the Herring Gulls. They dove on it relentlessly.
Also at Stone Harbor Point on December 18 the stands of healthy Dune
Grass in what had been the summer tern colony area were full of
feeding IPSWICH SAVANNAH SPARROWS (at least 14) and a number of
SALTMARSH SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS. The sparrows were leaping up,
grabbing the long stalks full of seeds and stripping them off. Mike
Fritz, who found the feeding sparrows, wondered if other tern colony
areas around the state werent also likely hotspots for these
normally hard-to-see sparrows surmising that dune grass flourishes
in these areas because of the all the tern droppings. A flock of SNOW
BUNTINGS is also frequenting Stone Harbor Point.
A very sizable flock of RED KNOT is wintering on the Two Mile Beach
Unit of the Cape May NWR. 650 were seen there on December 16 and seen
again on December 18 during the Cape May CBC.
FOX SPARROWS are thick this winter. Many were seen December 18 on the
Cape May CBC, including one flock of 26 on Cresse Road, just south of
Rio Grande. 6 PHOEBE were in Hidden Valley on December 18.
A LONG-EARED OWL was seen December 21 at 4:30 a.m. perched in a Red
Cedar at the Maple Avenue Impoundments near Dividing Creek. This
bodes well for the upcoming Cumberland County CBC on New Years Day,
January 1. GREAT HORNED OWLS pairs are dueting to one another now. On
December 18, a pair called very faintly and very briefly just at
dusk, 4:45 p.m.
Some birds are probably still moving south as winter gets a grip to
the north, like SNOWY OWLS, ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, and maybe SHORT-EARED
OWLS. The Mullica River area on December 20 held 9 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS
(5 dark and 4 light) and 2 adult GOLDEN EAGLES that were together.
RED-TAILED HAWKS are paired up and sitting side-by-side. Many NJ
birds remain in their territories year round. Adult BALD EAGLES in NJ
remain in and near their nesting territory year round. Some are
already working on their nests. If you should see an adult Bald Eagle
carrying nesting material, large sticks, contact Larissa Smith of the
NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Program (llsmith at gtc3.com) with
specifics (location, date, time, and your contact info). You just may
find a new nest!
As part of CMBOs 2006 Cape May Birding Workshops Pat & Clay Sutton
and Ward Dasey will teach a 3-day Owls & Eagles Workshop, Saturday
through Monday, January 21 - 23, 2006. To register, call
609-861-0700, x-11. To learn more go to:
Other excellent opportunities to enjoy winter raptors (diurnal and
nocturnal) include CMBOs Sunday walks beginning January 22: (1)
Every Sunday Sunday Morning at Turkey Point from 8 - 10 a.m., (2)
Every Other Sunday Nightfall at Jakes Landing ... Jan. 22 at 4
p.m., Feb. 5 and Feb 19 at 4:30 p.m., and March 5 and March 19 at 5
p.m., and (3) Every Other Sunday Nightfall at Corbin City
Impoundments ... Jan. 29 at 4 p.m., Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m., Feb. 26,
March 12, and March 26 at 5 p.m.
A COYOTE was seen December 21 walking through a field at the end of
the Garden State Parkway.
The casual gardener, one who is not fussy, enjoys more winter birds.
Perennials were left standing in CMBOs Gardens in Goshen
intentionally. Theyre filled with sparrows scratching for food. If
you did not rake your leaves, youre likely to attract hungry
AMERICAN WOODCOCK once the ground freezes hard. Leaves blown up
against the south side of a building, where the afternoon sun warms
the area, might save a Woodcocks life during a hard winter. If you
think you know the general area where a Hummingbird nested in your
yard this past summer, now is the time to scan the branches for a
tiny gray lump dabbed with bits of green lichen. Its also time to
stroll through your garden looking for SILKMOTH COCOONS and PREYING
MANTIS EGG CASES. A POLYPHEMUS MOTH cocoon dangles from the stand of
River Birch trees behind CMBOs Center in Goshen. The adult moth will
emerge next spring. Birds are desperate for water during the frozen
winter. CMBO and other NJ Audubon Centers carry a host of options,
from heated bird baths to elements that can be placed in a pond or
bird bath to keep the water thawed. Help your birds survive the
winter and get great, fun looks at the same time.
AMERICAN HOLLY trees are full of holly berries because we were spared
a late freeze last spring when they were in flower! This winter there
are 100s of wintering AMERICAN ROBINS because of the excellent holly
berry crop. WINTERBERRY HOLLY is still stunning and will remain so
until the birds strip it of its bright red berries.
CMBOs bookstore hours follow: Both the Northwood Center in Cape May
Point and the Center for Research and Education on Route 47 in Goshen
are open from 9-4:30 daily through December 23. Both Centers will be
CLOSED between Christmas and New Years (December 24 - January 1) and
open again on Monday, January 2.
The Cape May Bird Observatory offers an extensive series of regular
bird walks that require no pre-registration and many special field
trips and programs for which advanced registration is required. All
are detailed in the Kestrel Express. To receive a copy of the Winter
Kestrel Express (December through February) stop at either CMBO
Center, call the office during business hours at 609-861-0700, or go
to New Jersey Audubon's web site:
This Cape May Natural History and Events Hotline is a service of the
Cape May Bird Observatory, which is a research, conservation, and
education unit of the New Jersey Audubon Society. Our aim is to
preserve and perpetuate the ornithological and natural history
significance of Cape May. Your membership supports these goals and
this hotline. We detail sightings from Cape May, Cumberland, and
Atlantic Counties. Updates are typically made on Thursdays. Please
report your natural history sightings to CMBO's Center in Goshen at
609-861-0700. Thanks for calling and ENJOY THE NATURAL WORLD!


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Happy Thanksgiving, Broncos fans! I'd just like to take a moment to selfishly give some IAOFM-related thanks - I'm thankful that TJ came up with the idea to pursue this project, that Doc was all for it from Day 1, and that Ted rounded out our writing crew back in January. I'm thankful to be able to legitimately call Ted, Doc and TJ my friends, guys that I can talk to daily about life just as much as football. I'm thankful that my great pal David was willing to usher us four noobs into the world of running a website, especially when he's so busy with a demanding day job, a young family, and a humongous site of his own.
Of course, I'm thankful that all of you choose to spend so much of your valuable time reading our work and sharing your opinions and reactions, even when we don't see eye-to-eye on things. It's your readership that makes this all worthwhile, and we appreciate each and every one of you. So, on behalf of the five of us, I'd like to wish all of you a wonderful holiday - enjoy the great eats and football, and please drive safely.
Good Morning, Broncos fans! Just some quick math to clean up Kyle Orton's contract info (not because you care, but because I'm a little OCD about making sure I get this right) - Denver paid him a $1.5M roster bonus at the end of July, and 11/17 of his $7.379M salary works out to $4,774,647.06 - so Denver has paid Kyle $6,274,647.06 and $2,604,352.94 remains. Should Chicago or KC claim him, the Broncos will be off the hook for that latter amount, Kyle gets to play rather than sit behind Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn, and perhaps he gets to go back to the playoffs with the Bears. It's a win/win for everyone, unless of course he comes back to Denver and beats the Broncos with either team. Remember how dramatic it appeared a Cutler/Orton or Cutler/Tebow might be? Well, Tebow/Orton is even better - at least as far as Denver fans are concerned.
Jeff Darlington lays out the list of teams that could put in a claim for Kyle, including perhaps Atlanta to block Chicago from getting him. Andrew Mason and Jeff Legwold detail Orton's release and his rough season, while Lindsay Jones tracks the muddled outcome of the Jay Cutler trade, which essentially netted Denver Robert Ayers and parts of Demaryius Thomas, Tebow and Eric Decker. Meanwhile, Dave Krieger thinks the whole thing seems a little fishy and wonders why Denver didn't cut Orton loose weeks ago. Well for one, what if the team had instead gone 1-4 with Tebow? And, prior to the injuries to Cutler and Matt Cassel, they were probably certain that no team would put in a claim for Kyle, and they'd be left holding the bag on his remaining salary. So as usual, it's all about the Benjamins.
Good Morning, Broncos fans! In his latest mailbag, Mike Klis again makes the case for Denver to draft Baylor's Robert Griffin III, claiming that Griffin can thrive on the same running plays that Tim Tebow does but is also pass better. He also suggests that the key to improving Tebow's accuracy is in sharpening his footwork, rather than his long and slow throwing motion. Klis isn't so sure that Tim tends to throw catchable passes, and that instead his delivery may hide the ball from receivers' eyes, he throws a "heavy" ball, and his passes often rise or dive in the air.
Klis believes Wesley Woodyard's role in the NFL will continue to be as a nickel linebacker who can fill in as an occasional starter but isn't bulky enough to play on first and second down regularly. He also foresees the Broncos trying to re-sign both Brodrick Bunkley and Marcus Thomas, who are currently playing on one-year deals, although no negotiations have begun with either player. At the safety position, Klis thinks it's realistic to imagine both Rahim Moore and Quinton Carter starting next season.
Good Morning, Broncos fans! The AFC West games went about as expected, as the Raiders defeated the Vikings 27-21 and the Chargers lost to the Bears 31-20. Oakland is now 6-4 and a game up on the 5-5 Broncos, who are now one game ahead of San Diego. Denver remains a half-game ahead of the Chiefs, who face the daunting task of playing at Foxboro tonight with Tyler Palko starting for them at QB. Carson Palmer threw and ran for a score, while Michael Bush racked up 129 total yards and a TD for Oakland. Christian Ponder rallied Minnesota back from a 27-7 hole with two TD passes but was also picked off three times.
Meanwhile, Jay Cutler got a measure of revenge on the Chargers and his old nemesis Phil Rivers, but the satisfaction was shortlived and overshadowed by the fact that Cutler broke his right thumb late in yesterday's game, will have surgery to repair it, and will not be playing when the Bears come to town on December 11. It'll still be a big QB homecoming, just not for the Broncos - they'll instead be facing Cutler's backup, former CSU Ram Caleb Hanie. So, all Tim Tebow will have to do that day is outscore Devin Hester. Piece of cake, right? Matt Bowen breaks down the Bears' victory, plus he considers the Bears' plight without Cutler.
Good Morning, Broncos fans! Yesterday we covered the crucial Chargers/Bears game, so today let's take a quick peek at the game with the most immediate impact on Denver's season: Raiders/Vikings. An Oakland loss would drop them to 5-5 and into a first-place tie ZOMG with the Broncos, and they will be without several key players in RB Darren McFadden, WR Jacoby Ford and CB Chris Johnson, while three others are listed as questionable but expected to play: K Sebastian Janikowski, DT Richard Seymour and S Michael Huff.
As Jerry McDonald stresses, Oakland's first priority will be keeping pass rusher extraordinaire Jared Allen away from Carson Palmer, who will benefit from the absence of starters CB Antoine Winfield and S Husain Abdullah from Minnesota's secondary. The Vikings have struggled to put points on the board all year, but they also also lost to Detroit and Green Bay by just nine combined points, while Adrian Peterson has 11 TDs and nearly 1,000 yards from scrimmage; so you never know. Either way, how great/wild/unimaginable is it that we're talking about the Broncos potentially ending the day today in first place in the division?
Good Morning (barely), Broncos fans! If there's one game for Denver fans to narrow in on tomorrow, it's the Chargers at Bears at 415pm ET. Denver heads to San Diego next Sunday (Week 12) and hosts Jay Cutler & Co two weeks after that. So aside from scouting Denver's future opponents, a Bears victory would put San Diego a full game behind the Broncos in the AFC West standings and give Denver the opportunity to go up two games on Phil Rivers and the Bolts with a win next week.
PFF's Rodney Hart is interested to see how the Chargers' offensive tackles fare against pass rusher Julius Peppers, which of course will suggest how they'll contain (or not) Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil. Looks like a brutal pair of Sundays for Marcus McNeil/Brandyn Dombrowski and Jeromey Clary. Vincent Jackson also draws some tough assignments, as he'll be up against Bears CB Charles Tillman on Sunday and Champ Bailey a week later. Finally, Hart is interested to see how San Diego manages Devin Hester and the Bears' kick return game; as we all recall not so fondly, Hester torched Denver in the teams' last meeting to the tune of two TDs - one on a punt and the other on a kickoff.
Happy Friday, Broncos fans! Hard to believe it, but after beating the tired and bumbling Jets 17-13 (box score), the Denver Broncos are 5-5 and a half-game behind the Raiders for first place in the AFC West, pending this weekend's games. That makes three straight wins and four out of five, and the formula remains the same: dominant play from Von Miller and timely, fortuitous plays on both defense and special teams.
I mean, how else do you win a game in which your offense generates 10 points, 229 net yards (134 before the 95-yard game-winning drive), 4.1 yards per play, 11 first downs, nine pass completions, eight possessions of three plays or fewer, and eight punts? At this point, maybe it's just best not to ask why, and roll with it. Because
Andrew Lady Luck is most definitely on Denver's side right now, and you're not supposed to look John Elway in the mouth or you may find that lady is really Sexy Rexy singing, right? BTW, you know who else was on the Broncos' side last night? The NFL schedulers, who did the Jets (SNF game followed by a Thursday game at altitude) like they did the Chargers (three games in 11 days).
Good Morning, Broncos fans! Greg Cosell was likely speculating when he suggested during his weekly podcast with Doug Farrar that Rex Ryan's Jets might keep nine men in the box and run Cover-0 with Darrelle Revis and OctoDad. Because as Ryan Wilson pointed out in a post yesterday, Sexy Rexy's book Coaching Football's 46 Defense has an entire chapter devoted to defending the option, and as part of the lead-in to the chapter, he writes:
As a DC, you should avoid rigging a "special" defensive plan versus the option. Every defensive scheme can be manipulated to meet the demands of stopping an explosive option attack. Generally, it is a bad idea and an unsound premise to structure a special defense for the option. With the 46 pressure defense, you don't need a special plan or a gimmick, you only need practice at the sound strategies available inside the package...The 46 allows you to plan various strategies to attack the option. These looks are accomplished through varying the individual responsibilities of your perimeter and second-level players...Just as the DE can be assigned different responsiblities, so can the free safety and linebacker.
I think you get the picture, but if not then sign into your Amazon account, click on Search inside this book, submit option and you'll find that Rexy devotes more than eight pages to the weakside option. Hopefully Mike McCoy or one of his assistants brushed up on this chapter, because frankly they'll need some creative wrinkles to outscheme a guy who literally wrote a book on defense. Either that, or they'll need to have superior personnel or out-execute the Jets defense, which is tied with Denver for eighth-best in terms of yards per rush allowed. Which one do you think the Broncos are counting on accomplishing?
Good Morning, Broncos fans! As Ted pointed out yesterday, Tim Tebow and the Broncos continue to affirm inclinations all over Broncos Country - so much so that Confirmation Bias Week has stretched for over a month now, and there's no sign of it ending anytime soon. It's been a perfect recipe, as the Broncos are 3-1 with Tebow as their starting QB thus far, and he's been exceptional running the ball while rather inept at throwing the ball during that stretch. So, Tim's "just a winner" who will obviously continue to do so, and work so hard that he'll become a 60% passer someday - because all of this winning will buy him the time to do so. A reader even wrote something to the effect of, "Tebow is already almost a 50% passer" last week in our comment section. Of course, the other side of the debate (since there are only two, right?) is that Tim is so far from being a legitimate NFL thrower of the football that the Broncos, John Elway and John Fox aren't long enough time or political capital (yes, even Elway) to wait for that to happen.
Good Morning, Broncos fans! PFF's John Breitenbach analyzes the Jets' loss to the Patriots Sunday night, and he says NJ played quite well at times but blew their opportunities with poor special teams play and turnovers. They allowed 4.5 sacks to Shanny favorite and Denver son Andre Carter, with Mark Sanchez deserving plenty of blame for holding the ball too long. We'll see how that works out against Von Miller.
Meanwhile, Breitenbach has plenty of praise for Jets NT Sione Pouha, whom he says is always involved in running plays and "occupies double teams but gets off blocks and makes tackles too." He then goes on to list the virtues of Jets C Nick Mangold, comparing him to ex-Broncos C Chris Myers, who has excelled with the Texans after Shanny & Co. sent him to Kubes in a rare sign-and-trade deal. Finally, Breitenbach writes that Jets S Eric Smith had a rough day trying to cover Rob Gronkowski and Wes Welker, and that his tackles in the run game all came downfield. Hopefully there'll be more of that come Thursday...


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Jay Z says he's ready to be a high end sports agent: 'I know about budgets. I was a drug dealer'
In what feels like an incredibly quick turnaround, Jay Z has gone from the very public face of the Brooklyn Nets, courtside for most games alongside wife Beyonce, counted on to lure free agent after free agent to a team and arena he owned shares in, to completely dissolved with the team in full. The rapper, with plans to become a sports agent, was forced to disassociate with the team in order to chase down his sports representation dream, selling both his shares in the squad to new coach Jason Kidd, and shares in the burgeoning Barclays Center to unknown investors.
In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Jay Z gave a rather curious response to the question posed about just how good a sports agent he could be. Via Deadspin, here's the excerpt from an upcoming issue:
Jay's checkered past taught him a few things that he says will come in handy in his new role as a sports agent: "I know about budgets. I was a drug dealer," he tells Robinson. "To be in a drug deal, you need to know what you can spend, what you need to re-up.
Or if you want to start some sort of barbershop or car wash—those were the businesses back then. Things you can get in easily to get out of [that] life. At some point, you have to have an exit strategy, because your window is very small; you're going to get locked up or you're going to die."
Part of this may be true, but it's going to come off as flippant to some and damning to others that have no idea what it's like to attempt "to get out of [that] life."
Jay Z's current clientele includes Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Skylar Diggins of the Tulsa Shock amongst his basketball portfolio, the New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, with Victor Cruz and Geno Smith representing the NFL arm. It's a sound core, a group that will be probably properly represented by Jay Z the Very Good Businessman, and not Jay Z the Former Drug Dealer That Knows How to Budget.
Take a look at what he did with the Nets. Jay Z snuck in the backdoor as a team owner with a majority owner in Mikhail Prokhorov that was desperately attempting to develop some credibility amongst both youth and New York City's elite in the purgatory years between his purchase of the Nets, and their move to Brooklyn in 2012. The rapper was able to enhance his own credibility along the way, ingratiating himself in the sports world in ways that went well beyond hearing players list Jay Z as their favorite rapper, while making a little scratch on the side as well.
I'll let Nate Jones and Myles Brown, in watching Jay Z take in mild criticism for having to sell his shares of the Barclays Center, explain it:
So Jay spent few hundred thousand, sold out eight shows, got Rocawear in the arena, flipped it to Roc Sports and somehow yall think he lost?
— Myles Brown (@mdotbrown) September 18, 2013
@JonesOnTheNBA That Nets move gave him enough credibility in the sports world to pull this agency off. An unfathomable return on investment — Myles Brown (@mdotbrown) September 18, 2013
@mdotbrown Elevated his brand overall. Not just in sports. Didn't lose in any respect with that deal. Chump change investment, huge returns.
— Nate Jones (@JonesOnTheNBA) September 18, 2013
The man who was sitting courtside in East Rutherford, watching a lottery team a few years ago … that man wasn't going to be able to represent Kevin Durant's upcoming maximum NBA contracts, and endless loop of endorsement opportunities. Jay Z didn't scam the Nets, but he sure did well in getting the best he could out of their brief partnership.
That is going to carry over into his time as a sports agent. I'm sure the shrewdness (and cynicism, and quick-thinking and fear of a deal gone terribly wrong) developed during his time in the drug hustle will help, but this is someone who has shown formidable chops on the right side of the law.
Though some of the more cutthroat sports agents out there will tell you that an appreciation for both sides of that world goes a long way. We'll see.
In the meantime, future NBA agents? Keep your nose clean, and don't try this at home.


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Protect those arms
Games like last night's are obvious flukes, baseball's way of reminding us all that there are simply no guarantees. You have can have a nine-run lead. You can have the best bullpen in baseball. You can be entering the bottom of the seventh against the worst team in your division.
And you still could lose.
And so, if you're Theo Epstein today in the wake of last night's stunning 11-10 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, here is the message you take from the shocking result: hold onto your pitching. For the Orioles, last night's outcome was akin to the winning lottery, albeit without the long-term implications. The Orioles are going nowhere this year. The Red Sox, on the other hand, currently look like the class of the American League -- if not all of baseball -- and most everyone else still wants what they have.
"We went through a period where I think we gave up 13 hits in two innings,'' a disbelieving Terry Francona told reporters after last night's game. "We just had no answer. We went through just about everybody. There were balls everywhere. ... When you give up 13 hits -- that was as bad as we've seen.''
And, in all likelihood, it is far worse than anything else we will see again in this 2009 season.
This afternoon, the Red Sox will ask Josh Beckett to be their elixir in the wake of last night's debacle, but that is not the only reason this game will be noteworthy. Today is July 1. The annual trading deadline is now precisely 30 days away. Baseball's pretenders and contenders will veer away from one another in the coming weeks, and we all know the direction in which the Red Sox will be traveling. Once again, Boston will be among those at the very front of the pack aimed at October, eyeing a sixth trip to the postseason in the last seven years and, perhaps, a third World Series title since the start of 2004.
This club has many of the same concerns it did when it broke camp three months ago. David Ortiz has had two bad months and one good one. Shortstop remains a concern. Mike Lowell's health is now up in the air. The Red Sox could probably use another hitter, with or without Lowell's potential return, and their pitching staff remains the true strength of the team, top to bottom, from Beckett all the way through closer Jonathan Papelbon.
For this club, from the very beginning, the consistency and health of the positional players was a primary concern. How long could Lowell hold up? How consistent could Ortiz be? Were it not for the generally positive developments concerning Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, and Nick Green, the Sox might be far closer to the middle of the pack than the front, a team regarded as having the kind of offensive flaws that could prove fatal.
But the pitching? Deep. Talented. Downright awesome, particularly in the bullpen. Last night does not change that. The only issues the Red Sox have had this season have come in that spot of the starting rotation -- let's call it the No. 3 starter -- that might have belonged to Daisuke Matsuzaka. Between them, Matsuzaka, Justin Masterson, and John Smoltz have made 16 starts in that space, the Sox compiling a 5-11 record. The rest of the time, be it behind Beckett, Jon Lester, Tim Wakefield, or Brad Penny, the Sox are a sterling 42-19, a pace that would produce 112 victories over the course of a 162-game schedule.
In the coming weeks, Epstein obviously will have some decisions to make, many of them concerning the Boston offense. The only real concern is what Epstein is willing to pay. Epstein generally has guarded his prized prospects in recent years, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to criticize him for. Brandon Moss, David Murphy, Craig Hansen? Other teams have acquired them all. In the interim, Ellsbury, Lester, and Clay Buchholz, among others, remained under lock and key in Epstein's safest place.
Somehow, thanks to the world titles and the productivity of the Boston farm system, Epstein has completely flipped the manner in which midseason trades are conducted. The Red Sox don't need the veteran players so much as other teams might need Boston's prospects. Certainly, other clubs need the Red Sox' pitching. Where the trading deadline was once a time when contenders like the Red Sox might add players for a run at the world title, now it is a time for the Sox to see what they can get for their elite young players, particularly the pitchers.
So what should Epstein do now? He should wait. The only teams that might want pitchers from Boston's big league staff are contenders, teams (like the Texas Rangers) that might want to fortify their bullpens for the stretch run. All in all, they have relatively little to offer. At this moment, why should the Red Sox improve someone else's bullpen while worsening their own, particularly following a game like last night's, a reminder of just how fortunate the Red Sox have been to have all of their relievers firing on all cylinders all year long.
So the Red Sox had an ugly loss last night. Big deal. The Sox still have more pitching than two average big league clubs combined. If one of them wants to pay out the nose for a Michael Bowden or even a Buchholz, Epstein should listen. If no one does, Epstein should keep what he has, despite last night, and keep taking his chances.
With pitching, after all, you can never have too much.
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Big Win Baseball - Hothead Games Inc.
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Big Win Baseball
Hothead Games Inc.
Genre: Games
Release Date: June 25, 2012 <font size="2" face="Helvetica,Arial,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">
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Step up to the plate and swing for the fences! It is always a guaranteed home run with Big Win Baseball, the game for everyone.
CREATE your own unique dream team, COMPETE against opponents from around the world, WATCH your team battle it out on the diamond, BOOST your players pitching, hitting, fielding and other skills and get ready to win the Daily Pennant for the ultimate BIG WIN!
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