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2018 Ford F-150
$45,985 • New
Asking Price
Ext. Color
Ingot Silver Metallic
Stock Number
6 Cylinder
Int. Color
Rear Wheel Drive
Installed Options
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
200 Amp Alternator
26 Gal. Fuel Tank
3 12V DC Power Outlets
3.55 Axle Ratio
4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS Front And Rear Vented Discs Brake Assist Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat
70-Amp/Hr 610CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Aluminum Panels
Analog Display
Black Door Handles
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
Chrome Front Bumper w/Body-Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Chrome Grille
Chrome Rear Step Bumper
Clearcoat Paint
Cloth 40/20/40 Front Seat -inc: 4-way adjustable driver/passenger headrests manual driver/passenger lumbar and armrest w/storage
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Deep Tinted Glass
Delayed Accessory Power
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Dynamic Hitch Assist Back-Up Camera
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Engine: 3.3L V6 PDFI -inc: auto start-stop technology and flex-fuel capability
EQUIPMENT GROUP 302A LUXURY -inc: 4.2" Productivity Screen in Instrument Cluster Reverse Sensing System Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver towing capability up to 5 000 lbs on 3.3L V6 PFDI engine (99B) and 2.7L EcoBoost engine (99P) or up to 7 000 lbs on 3.5L EcoBoost engine (99G) and 5.0L V8 engine (995) smart trailer tow connector and 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness Rear Window Defroster XLT Chrome Appearance Package Chrome Step Bars 2-Bar Style Grille w/Chrome 2 Minor Bars silver painted surround and black background mesh Tires: P265/60R18 BSW A/S Chrome Door & Tailgate Handles w/Body-Color Bezel bezel on side doors and black on tailgate Wheels: 18" Chrome-Like PVD Single-Tip Chrome Exhaust Rear Under-Seat Storage SYNC 3 enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system 8" LCD touchscreen in center stack w/swiping and pinch-to-zoom capabilities pinch-to-zoom capability included when equipped w/available voice activated touchscreen navigation system Ap
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed Antenna
Fixed Rear Window
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front Cupholder
Front Fog Lamps
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET -inc: Standard in states requiring 2 license plates optional to all others
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Gauges -inc: Speedometer Odometer Voltmeter Oil Pressure Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Transmission Fluid Temp and Trip Odometer
Glove Box
GVWR: 6 280 lbs Payload Package
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Instrument Panel Bin Dashboard Storage Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 1st Row Underseat Storage
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert Cabback Insulator and Chrome Interior Accents
Leaf Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter Audio Volume Limiter Early Low Fuel Warning Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Pickup Cargo Box Lights
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows
Radio w/Clock
Radio: AM/FM Stereo/Single-CD Player -inc: 6 speakers
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Cupholder
Rear-Wheel Drive
Regular Box Style
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
Side Impact Beams
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Steel Spare Wheel
SYNC -inc: enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system 911 assist 4.2" LCD display in center stack Applink and 1 smart charging USB port
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Tires: P245/70R17 BSW A/S
TIRES: P275/55R20 BSW A/S -inc: 245/70R17 all-season spare tire
Towing Equipment -inc: Harness and Trailer Sway Control
Transmission w/SelectShift Sequential Shift Control
Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic -inc: selectable drive modes: normal/tow-haul/sport
Urethane Gear Shift Knob
Variable Intermittent Wipers
VOICE-ACTIVATED TOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATION -inc: pinch-to-zoom capability SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year prepaid subscription SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately or as a package by Sirius XM Radio Inc If you decide to continue service after your trail the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates Fees and taxes apply To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 See SiriusXM customer agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com All fees and programming subject to change Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are the trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
Wheels: 17" Silver Painted Aluminum
XLT POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: LED Box Lighting Power-Sliding Rear Window privacy glass overhead console dome lamp replacement and front and back map lamps Rear Window Defroster 110V/400W Outlet
XLT SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE -inc: body-color wheellip moldings and unique interior finish Box Side Decals 2-Bar Style Grille w/2 Minor Bars Painted Dark black surround and background mesh Tires: P265/60R18 BSW A/S Wheels: 18" 6-Spoke Machined-Aluminum magnetic painted pockets Accent-Color Step Bars Body-Color Door & Tailgate Handles body-color bezel on side doors and black on tailgate Body-Color Front & Rear Bumpers body-color front fascia Single-Tip Chrome Exhaust
Seller's Comments
The 2018 F-150 body is up to 700 lbs. lighter than the previous generation, made of high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy. Not aluminum in the household sense, but heat-treated and hardened aluminum alloy - the same high-grade 6000-series used in big military and industrial applications. Beneath this aluminum-alloy body is a fully boxed frame made of up to 78 percent high-strength steel. The F-150 boats an impressive set of engines to choose from – ensuring you get the F-150 that perfectly suits your needs. Auto Start-Stop Technology is a feature on all F-150 engines. When you come to a stop, the engine shuts off to save fuel and restarts immediately when the brake is released. Designed smart for truck applications, Auto Start-Stop deactivates when it wouldn't be needed such as when you're towing a trailer or running in 4-wheel drive. With an available SYNC Connect - equipped vehicle, you can use FordPass to track your vehicle's location and remotely access vehicle features, such as start, lock and unlock, and vehicle status, including fuel level. The F-150 provides lots of places to store the assortment of things you carry inside the cab. You'll also find plenty of space to stow items in the door-trim panel bins and under-seat rear storage area - there's even space for a laptop inside the available flow-through center console.Note: Sale prices include all applicable rebates and incentives and may include Ford Credit bonus cash, loyalty & assistance rebates, or other specific incentives in which all customers may or may not be eligible. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this data, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. All prices are before any additional taxes, titling / registration fees, $595 dealer and $108 electronic filing fee. Please verify any View More
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Marlins' Stanton sidelined with hamstring injury
Miami, FL – The Miami Marlins have placed outfielder Giancarlo Stanton on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right hamstring.
Stanton was hurt during the 10th inning of Monday's game against the Mets while trying to beat out a tapper in front of the plate. He pulled up after he crossed first base and fell to the ground in pain before walking off under his own power.
An MRI exam is scheduled for Tuesday.
Stanton, who also missed about a week with a shoulder issue earlier this season, is batting .227 over 20 games with three homers and nine runs batted in.
The Marlins also placed first baseman Joe Mahoney on the DL, retroactive to April 28 with a right hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Marcell Ozuna from Double-A Jacksonville. Left-hander Brad Hand was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans after the Marlins used seven pitchers during Monday's 15-inning, 4-3 win.

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Thursday, November 4, 2010
To celebrate my blog's second birthday/anniversary I'm hosting a fabulous giveaway from CSN
When I first started blogging I wondered if anyone would even notice me, much less take the time to leave a comment. I can't begin to tell you how much your feedback and encouraging comments have meant to me. Many of you have helped me when I've run into stumbling blocks or had problems. Others have shared photography, lighting and set-up secrets. Some of you have invited me to your home where I've had the pleasure of meeting other bloggers. I've saved your recipes and decorating tips and may never need to buy a book again (shh, please don't tell my husband; you know I'm addicted to books). All in all it's been a fabulous two years and you my friends are the ones to thank.
Last year to celebrate my first blog birthday/anniversary I took you on an imaginary airplane ride (you got to sit in the window seat) to a gorgeous tropical island out in the Atlantic Ocean called Abaco, a place in the Bahamas that we called home for ten years.
Friends were holding a table for us at one of our favorite restaurants in Marsh Harbour - Wally's - which is located in a lovely pink colonial building overlooking the beautiful harbor. We had a great celebration and indulged in a rich chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream that had a candle on top.
The gift certificate is for $75 (does not include shipping, but many of their items do include free shipping). The offer is valid for only US, Canadian, UK and German readers. The $75 will be converted to £50 and €60, respectively, depending on the country of the winner.
CSN has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from a counter stool for your kitchen to an All Clad stainless roasting pan for this year's Thanksgiving turkey.
One of the items that they offer that I find extremely handy to have in my kitchen is a counter stool. Actually I have two of them. When I'm ready to cook I give my guests a glass of wine and encourage them to sit at the counter and visit with me while I work in the kitchen. I don't like many people in my kitchen with me, but I do like to visit while I cook.
What about you? Do you allow guests to help in your kitchen or do you encourage them to sit and visit on a counter stool while you cook like I do?
Please leave a comment and tell me if you use a counter stool in your kitchen for your guests. If you're in the market for one, check out all of the cool ones CSN has to offer and let me know which one you like in your comment.
You don't have to use the gift certificate for a counter stool. You can choose any item you like from among the thousands CSN offers. Also please do not post on the CSN Facebook Wall about this giveaway, as it is in violation of the Facebook Corporate Page regulations. .
My favorite counter stool from CSN is this one with the rush seat. It comes in a set of two for only $74.99 and includes free shipping.
If you are currently a follower or become a follower, you are eligible for two chances to win the $75 gift certificate. Just leave a second comment saying that you are a follower. Don't forget, the offer is valid only for US, Canadian, UK and German readers.
Giveaway ends Friday, November 12. Winner will be announced on Saturday, November 13, 2010.
You can use your gift certificate for anything at their online stores. CSN has many of the great name brands we know and love such as Le Creuset, All-Clad, Calphalon, Cuisinart, Staub, Emile Henry, Wusthof, Kitchenaid, Royal Doulton, Wedgewood, and many, many more. Their stores have everything from kitchen and dining to home decor, furniture, rugs, bed & bath, home improvement, patio & garden, lightening, baby & kids and more. All with hassle free returns and free shipping on many items.
Good luck to all.
150 comments:
Happy birthday/blogiversary!ReplyDelete
I do have a bar stool in my kitchen--it's a beautiful saddle-seat country-style stool like CSN's Wildon Home bar stool. I would love to have a second one!
Love counter stools - use em all the time - right now we have simple stools but my favorite is the old fashioned metal kind with the little step that flips out...ReplyDelete
oh and I am a follower and if I wasnt one before I am an official one now!ReplyDelete
CSN is some company!! I love the stool, but no, I do not like anyone in my kitchen because I get so involved in conversation that I forget what I am doing. But, there are so many gorgeous things I would order. Thank you and WOW..2 years. That is so great. Looking forward to spending the next year with you. Oh, by the way, the shot of the beautiful, unbelievable blue waters of the Caribbean...well, OUTSTANDINGLY BEAUTIFUL.ReplyDelete
Yes, I am a follower and happy to be one.ReplyDelete
Sam, congratulations on your anniversary! I enjoy your blog so much, and I hope that one day we'll finally be able to meet.ReplyDelete
Since I just won your cookbook, I think I should bow out and let others have a chance to win the gift certificate. I'd love to win it, but that seems only fair to give my chance to someone else.
Love those stools. That's a good price for two. My cousin had similar ones in his house in Edgartown, and they were quite comfortable.
Again, congratulations on a wonderful blog!
Sheila :-)
Happy 2nd bloggiversary!ReplyDelete
Congratulations! I'm coming up on two years myself...I didn't realize we started so close to each other.ReplyDelete
I love to have people in the kitchen with me, but my kitchen isn't really designed to have seating for "guests." It's one thing that's on my list for a redesign or if we ever move!
Oh, and I am a happy follower!ReplyDelete
May I be blessed to read MANY MORE years of your insightful travel and cooking! Congrats and hugs!!ReplyDelete
Great giveaway and Happy Anniversary! Those barstools are great looking and a bargain!ReplyDelete
And I am a Happy Follower too!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday/blogiversary! I do have 2 dark wood and leather seat and back stools in my kitchen for counter guests. I love them! Thanks for having this giveaway!ReplyDelete
I am also a follower!!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary! I am so glad we got to meet in person last month!ReplyDelete
Yes, I do use counter stools. We bought some inexpensive ones we we moved in here. I would love to replace them. My favorite CSN stool is the Hillsdale Fleur de Lis.
Thank you for the chance to win a gift certificate!
And yes, I am a faithful follower. I have enjoyed seeing all of your yummy recipes!ReplyDelete
Happy Bloggiversary Sam. It seems like only yesterday that you started blogging.ReplyDelete
This will be a great give away for someone.
I am a follower of yours and have been for quite some time now.ReplyDelete
Counter stools - absolutely! In Hope Town they are sea grass, and in Canada they were a creamy fabric, but I love having guests on the OTHER side of the counter while I'm making them a meal!ReplyDelete
And happy second blogiversary, Sam!!
And of COURSE I am a follower, I subscribe on the google reader thingy!ReplyDelete
Sam, Happy blog anniversary! We use counter stools a lot and the ones they have at CSN are outstanding. Our favorite is a Crosley Upholstered 24" Saddle Seat Bar Stool in Vintage Mahogany FinishReplyDelete
I've been a follower and email subscriber for a while now..ReplyDelete
Happy bloggiversary!! I don't use stools in my kitchen but have been looking at adding a few lately - they are great for company.ReplyDelete
Have been a follower/subscriber for a while - love your blog :)ReplyDelete
Happy anniversary! What a nice giveaway. I'm partial to the saddle seat stool myself. And while I don't like people underfoot while I'm in the kitchen, I do enjoy when they pull up a chair and chat. :)ReplyDelete
And I am a follower, too. :)ReplyDelete
Congrats on two years!!!ReplyDelete
Great giveaway! - No, I don't have a stool in my kitchen, wish I did though!
Of course I am a follower, silly!ReplyDelete
Thanks for coming by and leaving a sweet comment...it's so nice to meet another southern gal! Yes...I have two bar stools in my kitchen and LOVE them...they come in handy for my guests and sometimes I use them myself...that's when I get lazy and don't want to stand up cooking:) Please count me in on this giveaway...with Christmas just around the corner...this would come in handy.
I'm a new follower and congrats on your 2nd anniversary!!!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your second anniversary Sam. I feel like I have been there with you from the very beginning. We have 3 stools at our island and my guests are usually there when I cook. I looked at the stools available to win and I like the saddle seat counter stools. We can always use one more! Thanks for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
I am also a follower Sam.ReplyDelete
Oh ,how sweet ,i did miss the plane ride didn i,but m gng to take it now,and ofcrz thannnkk u for the window seat!ReplyDelete
COngrats on ur blog anniv and am so happy i met u in blogosphere!
Looking forward to more deliciousness galore from ya!!
And these pics are lovely!
i sure do follow ur wonderful blog and thnnxx a ton for the second chance to enter:-)ReplyDelete
Hey Miss Sam!!! I was thinking I was a follower already. I am now!!!! Have a great day and congrats on 2 years!!!ReplyDelete
I don't have any counter stools but if I did I would get these!ReplyDelete
Boraam Cathedral 24" Counter Stool in Es Cherry - 40224
I like the price too!
Happy 2nd Anniversary! Time sure seems to fly when you're blogging, doesn't it? I'm looking forward to seeing what future years bring to My Carolina Kitchen! Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway! I currently don't have kitchen counters...would love some though! :)ReplyDelete
I'm a follower. :)ReplyDelete
Happy anniversary! How wonderful!ReplyDelete
I'm a follower!ReplyDelete
I do not have kitchen barstools, but I always use them at other people's houses. The kitchen is the hub of the party! Thanks for the imaginary plane ride, I need some island time about now!ReplyDelete
Happy blogiversary, Sam! I do indeed remember your first one. I wonder if I am a dictator in the kitchen - I like people to drink a glass of wine and chat - while I do all the cooking!ReplyDelete
I don't have a stool because I never thought of getting one. It might be nice. Thanks for the giveaway.ReplyDelete
I became a follower about a week ago. Don't remember how I stumbled upon your blog, but am enjoying it. Thanks.ReplyDelete
I love to have someone in the kitchen with me so we can talk but not a lot of people because my kitchen is small. I love CSN so any product they sell is good quality. Please count me in. Thanks, DonnieReplyDelete
HAPPY BLOGGY BIRTHDAY!!!!ReplyDelete
I do not use a stool for my guest but I should They do have some lovely ones,huh?
Yes,I would love to win 75 dollars to csn.I have so much Christmas shopping to do for the wee ones
Thank you
Hope you have many happy bloggy years to come
I'm also a follower too. thanks again, DonnieReplyDelete
I am also a new followerReplyDelete
I remember the photos last year! Happy 2nd anniversary. Blogging opens up a whole new world.ReplyDelete
I am follower!ReplyDelete
I don't use a stool in my house now. If I get the house I'm considering, I will have a bar/counter there, though!ReplyDelete
Thank you. Just found your blog and am loving it.
Following on GFC.ReplyDelete
I do not have any stools in the kitchen but I really like the Hillsdale Cierra 30" Swivel Bar Stool - Black FabricReplyDelete
hillaryanna at yahoo dot com
I am following with google friends.ReplyDelete
hillaryanna at yahoo dot com
Happy Blogaversary! It does go by fast. My blog is only 10 months old, but it seems like just yesterday...sniff, sniff!ReplyDelete
I'm a follower and I could really use a new food processor. The $75 sure would help!
Congratulations on yout two year blog anniversary Sam! I always enjoy all your wonderful informative posts and delicious recipes.ReplyDelete
I have a small city aize kitche so I don't have room for a counter stool. If my guests want to watch or help in my kitchen they sit by my small kitchen table.
My son has a larger house with a nice large granite counter, however, and they use similar stools like the ones you've shown.
I looked at the link and I liked the Hillsdale Kendal swivel stool on page 6!
Yes, I am definitely a long time follower! :)ReplyDelete
Happy 2nd blogiversary to you! This is such a nice giveaway. I follow you. :) I love that first photo so much. The color of the water is spectacular!ReplyDelete
wow! congratulations!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 10:37 PM
We have a stool in our kitchen, and I like them!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday!
Twitter @Nige270
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 10:38 PM
I follow your blog through Google ConnectReplyDelete
Congratulations, Sam. You have the best blog and I enjoy visiting.ReplyDelete
Thanks for visiting mine and leaving a comment.
Sam, I have been a follower from the very beginning.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Congratulations on your two year anniversary!!!ReplyDelete
Dear Sam,ReplyDelete
I would love to have you as a guest in my kitchen and have a stool ready for you any time you are in Texas! Happy Anniversary! Lovely to celebrate with you!! I LOVE the photo from the plane. You must be thrilled everytime you see that site. You have a fantastic blog and I love it. Of course I am a follower, and I always look forward to your new posts! Looking forward to many more years ~LeslieMichele
I'm a follower and in agreement with where kitchen visitors should be. When we redid our kitchen several years ago, one of the main critera was to relocate visitors from the stools around the island to those at the bar between the kitchen and dining room.ReplyDelete
I got excited about discussing kitchen visitors, I forgot to wish you happy blogiversary.ReplyDelete
I am now officially a follower.ReplyDelete
Sam...although I have not had the pleasure of following your culinary journey from the start...I do very much enjoy my visits with you. BTW...how fortunate of you to have such a glorious spot as a second 'pied a terre' ;O)ReplyDelete
Congrats on your 2 years of sharing in our Foodie Blogger team.
Ciao for now,
Here's for the giveaway condition...I've been having you on my list from when I began blogging ;o)ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway.
Ciao, Claudia
I love stools in the kitchen. My mom always had a couple when I was growing up. Usually my aunt and I would sit there and pester her while she cooked. :-) Congrats on your two year anniversary.ReplyDelete
Happy Blog Anniversary, Sam! It has been a delicious two years, and I look forward to many more of your great stories and recipes!ReplyDelete
Congrats of two years!!!! Amazing! I love your blog and I love your recipes!ReplyDelete
Right now we have two barstools that are too high for adults and do not have backs. We are in the market for two counter height stools with backs!
Simple, classic lines!
Great giveaway!!! Thanks!
Yes - I have been a follower for some time now!!!! :)ReplyDelete
We do not have a stool in our kitchen. Csn has a lot to choose fromReplyDelete
that I like.
tahearn at roadrunner dot com
I follow with google friends.ReplyDelete
tahearn at roadrunner dot com
Thank you, as always, for visiting Sam!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your second anniversary! It sounds as if you had the same doubts that I had about entering the world of blogging. I'm so glad that I did--and most certainly glad that you did as well. I must backtrack and take the "trip to the island". Were I too win the giveaway, I just might go for the stool. I have a small kitchen but there's room for a guest or two (they could even pitch in) to pull up one (or two) of those stools.ReplyDelete
I've just become a "follower" which is a little embarrassing since I thought I already was one!ReplyDelete
I am a google followerReplyDelete
♫Happy Blog Anniversary♫ I have two counter stools at my snack bar. They are the basic wood stools that I have apple green padded cushions on for comfort..ReplyDelete
I have been a follower of your blog for about 3 months.. I was drawn in by a recipe for Lemon Roasted Chicken! ☺ReplyDelete
Hi Sam,ReplyDelete
I do not have a kitchen stool, but if I did, I would want one like my Grandmother had. It was metal, with a red vinyl back and seat, and it had fold down steps.
Congratulations on your blogaversary. I have been following your blog for quite some time. . .we are neighbors after all.
well happy birthday Carolina Kitchen! A giveaway is the perfect way to celebrate ;)ReplyDelete
Happy Blog Birthday!ReplyDelete
We do not use a counter stool because there is no place for it in this kitchen.
I am a new google friendReplyDelete
I don't use a counter stool, because I don't have one, but I would love to have one! Enjoyed reading your blog. Unable to join followers via email.ReplyDelete
I have 3 counter stools/chairs. I find most people vie for those spots..ReplyDelete
Congrats on 2 years!
Already a follower.:)ReplyDelete
Happy blog anniversary, Sam! We don't use counter stools but in order to accommodate friends of the cook, we moved the refrigerator in to the pantry and have a cozy corner with two banquettes.ReplyDelete
Happy Blogversary! I do not have a stool in my kitchen - no room sadly.ReplyDelete
I am an avid Follower!!!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary!!! I don't have a counter stool...but wow, I need one and didn't know it until now! What a great way to play in the kitchen while your guest relaxes in your company.ReplyDelete
And...Im already a follower :)ReplyDelete
No bar stools for me.I have too much clutter in the kitchen with the big table and chairs we already have in there.I could use some foot stools for the denReplyDelete
I follow tooReplyDelete
Congratulations, Sam!ReplyDelete
And yes, I have stools in my kitchen! Indonesian looking... we love them.
Wonderful giveaway too!
And I'm now a follower. (Thought I already was!)ReplyDelete
I'm your newest FOLLOWER, I just discovered you over at "Stacy's Snacks"... I've been looking for a stool like the one you pictured. Hmmm, Please enter me into the giveaway... ALSO, I'd LOVE for you to visit my BLOG and join to FOLLOW me if you would like, I DO love company!ReplyDelete
Hugs to you, Donna
Hi Sam,ReplyDelete
You said to leave a second comment SO here I am, AND I'm a FOLLOWER and I'm looking forward to exploring your fun BLOG...
Hugs, Donna
I'm your newest follower! Happy Blog Birthday! I'm having one too. Check out my new blog-ReplyDelete
I'd be delighted if you followed me back. I'm having a giveaway too!
I love your favorite barstool. Mine are saddle style. They don't take up a lot of room and slide nicely under the counter. We use the bar alot. Great for kids eating breakfast and snacks.ReplyDelete
My grandma gave me one, its pine with a black pvc padded top. Old but still comfy and I used to kneel on it to help her bake. I love it as it reminds me of happy times.ReplyDelete
I would choose this lovely stool if I needed a new one.
Following you too.
Happy 2nd Blogoversary! I don't have a counter stool in the kitchen but sure could use one.ReplyDelete
Congrats on the 2nd year... It is fun, isn't it.ReplyDelete
And I just got an island in my kitchen... room for 2 stools
This is a great giveaway & a very happy 2nd birthday to your blog. It is amazing how much they change our world. I too will never buy another book - yeah right! Our blogger buddies are coming out with so many great ones I will probably buy more. We could use some bar stools now that my kids are old enough to sit on them ;)ReplyDelete
I'm a new follower! And we heavily use counter stools in my kitchen so that I can be part of the conversation while still cooking!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary! Woo Hoo!ReplyDelete
You know I am a follower!ReplyDelete
A happy blog deserves a happy anniversary. GREGReplyDelete
I'm a follower....beautiful photo's..ReplyDelete
Two years! That's wonderful, Sam...congratulations! I could definitely use a counter stool...this one perhaps ---> Great American Barstools 24" Espresso Saddle Stool !? Although, I'd probably end up in coookware ;) Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
I am also a follower...have been for sometime!!! xoReplyDelete
Hi Sam! I don't have counter stools in my kitchen, but I do have an old dinette set from the early 40's which was the very first piece my in-laws bought. Everyone likes to sit there as it is my little "cafe" area! Two years blogging, wow. Congratulations to you, and keep it up as we like to visit!ReplyDelete
I'm also a follower too!ReplyDelete
I eat breakfast every morning sitting on one of those stools.ReplyDelete
Hello, Sam, and thank you for your kind visit! What a life it must have been living in Abaco!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your 2-year bloggaversary! I just celebrated 2 years as well.
I am so happy to have found you in return and your lovely blog and for a chance to enter your giveaway. I am copying your recipe for mussels below. It sounds wonderful!
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I forgot to add that if I had room for a counter stool in my kitchen, I'd love the red International Concepts counter stool. Red is my favorite color!ReplyDelete
I'm your newest follower!
Sam - Times does fly when you're having fun and blogging has certainly proven to be fun.ReplyDelete
I do use a counter stool in my kitchen.
I'm a happy follower too :)ReplyDelete
Sam, I have two kitchen stools that look very much like the one in your photo. Congrats on your 2nd anniversary, and many many more!ReplyDelete
Sam, I am a follower of your blog.ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary! Now I know why you are so good. No stools in my kithen; I'm too short.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on Year #2!ReplyDelete
How fabulous! We just got back to Florida and I would love to have a stool in my kitchen...I even have a little bar where it could go! I like the one you found! And the price is right! Thanks and happy blogging! ♥ReplyDelete
I am a follower...and a friend! ♥ReplyDelete
What a fine giveaway Sam!ReplyDelete
I do as you: I cook and guests are at the counter right here in the kitchen just as last evening: 4 old oak stools, the guests relax and sit while munching on some homemade chips and Green Tomato Salsa chit chatting, my husband stands to my right serving whatever they need (including wine of course), as I put the finishing touches on dinner. It is a great way we enjoy our friends and dinner.
Of course I'm a follower.ReplyDelete
Sam, lovely pictures...and Happy anniversary/birthday :-)ReplyDelete
We actually do have two stools in our kitchen for guests and us to sit on. Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
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I'm a follower as wellReplyDelete
Hi Sam,ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary - I love the first 2 photos.
Congrats on all of your success with this lovely blog. Here's wishing you many, many, many more years of blogging bliss.
Be well
Happy bloganniversay. I am like you, I did not realize how much fun it would be to blog and how many wonderful people there are out there. I have been a follower for a long while, but dear Sam, don't enter me in a giveaway as our house is full and we should give away many of our things. Reading your blog is a reward for me, un plaisir.ReplyDelete
Sam! Huge Anniversary!!! I remember that plane trip last year - too fun!!!! Let's do it again some day.ReplyDelete
Looking forward to many more years of fun recipes, photos and travel tales!
I hope you're having a good week!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your second blog anniversary, Sam!ReplyDelete
I feel like a very lucky duck (a still freely roaming one, that is!) that you share your fabulous recipes with us.
Thank you and best wishes for the future,
Funny thing happened:ReplyDelete
I could have sworn that I was already a follower, but clicking on the (newer) following button at the sidebar, I was able to "follow" anew. Who knows, there seems to be difference between clicking on the follow button above the header and the one on the sidebar (not only on your blog). I haven't figured out the difference.
I reloaded the page, still no sign of being a follower.
At this point, I give up, sorry! :-)
Congratulations on 2 years of fabulously blogging, dear Sam!ReplyDelete
I wish you tons of inspiration & lovely stories to tell to us!! Hoeray to you!
Kisses from Brussels to you!
I don't use a stool because of the lack of a bar, someday when I buy my first home I will keep that in mind!ReplyDelete
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I follow you now!ReplyDelete
I am shamefully late as we have been traveling, but I wanted to wish a happy anniversary. I always enjoy my visits with you and hope you'll continue to delight us with your food, stories and recipes. Have a marvelous day. Blessings...MaryReplyDelete
I'm late, I'm late . . . but I'm a Follower!!!ReplyDelete
I love counter/bar stools . . . I'm sure I could figure out where to use one in my kitchen . . .ReplyDelete
Congratulations Sam...how the two years has flown...especially when we love blogging like we do...xvReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 13, 2010 at 3:42 AM
Congratulations...hope it will be even more fun in the future! And people in the kitchen...yes...and everybody gets something to do!ReplyDelete
Such a beautiful place. My great uncle lives there, and perhaps you know a Bill County on Tamar II, but I regret having to leave it after my 10 day vacation. I plan to return there ASAP.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 2:58 AM
you make blogging seem easy. The overall look of your site is amazing, let alone the information!


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No surprises here as 1PM ET rolls by reports of more Windows Phone "Portico" updates have begun to come in. This time, it's for the lucky owners of the HTC 8X on Rogers who are reportedly now getting the combo OS and firmware update.
Rogers (along with AT&T) began pushing out the updates for the Nokia Lumia 920 on Wednesday but the 8X was left on its own. Now that looks to have been fixed as users can manually check (via Settings, Phone Update) to grab the new OS off of Microsoft's servers.
Of course there is no love yet for AT&T users as we just checked our 8X with negative results. Still, seeing as Rogers and AT&T overlap a bit, we wouldn't be surprised to see AT&T's 8X get an OS bump soon as well. Yesterday, T-Mobile US began updtes for their version of the 8X after a 24 hour delay. Thanks, Sean W., and others for the tips!
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After two games without a win, many thought Barcelona and Lionel Messi could be in trouble when travelling to Malaga for their finely poised Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg, especially with a semi-final against Real Madrid at stake – they were wrong.
Although a talented Malaga did keep the tie in the balance for a long period, the Catalan club's quality shone through in the end and a magnificent last twenty minutes made the game and tie safe with a 4-2 win, all rounded off with a rare Messi header.
The Argentinean nodded in the fourth to round off the win but some marvellous give-and-go between Andres Iniesta and Cesc Fabregas produced the pick of the goals with Barcelona's third to finally kill off the home side's fight back.
Malaga had drawn level twice through Joaquin and Roque Santa Cruz after a close-range Pedro header and nice Gerard Pique control and finish had given the Camp Nou side the lead.
Drawing level for a third time was just one step too far for Manuel Pellegrini's team and Barcelona prevailed to set up a huge semi-final against big rivals Real Madrid.
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Activision and Xbox Teaming for $1M Call of Duty Championship
Set to take place April 5th-7th, the Call of Duty Championship presented by Xbox is the latest effort to bring the commercially successful shooter into the eSports world.
The event will be a 32-team tournament in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, taking place in Hollywood, CA, with a total purse of $1 million. Activision has seemingly spared no expense in bringing Xbox, Major League Gaming, and the Electronic Sports League together for the first of what could be many such events.
"More people play Call of Duty multiplayer every day than watch the average regular season game of the NBA. The scale and passion of the Call of Duty fan base is simply humbling, and yet there is no formal way to find out who amongst those millions of players is the best of the best, until now," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing.
Players hoping to gain entry into the tournament can register at Call of Duty Elite's eSports hub, and can earn their team a set in the April tournament by participating in the February League Play season, which opened on Friday. The top eight teams will earn guaranteed seats, with other openings going to winners from the MLG 2013 Pro Circuit, and other international tournaments.
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They jaywalk. They trespass. And perhaps worst of all, they poop in public places.
But these violators are protected by federal law, and it's hard to move them from their favorite loitering spots without hurting them.
That's where the Geese Police come in.
Tammi Proffitt and Joyce Wilson recently moved to Apex and opened a branch of the New Jersey-based company, which trains Border Collies to herd Canada geese off clients' properties.
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The duo has more experience in loving animals than in law enforcement or land management.
Proffitt, 42, is a former vet technician. Wilson, 53, used to work in the food industry but owned Collie dogs for years.
They were looking to move to North Carolina, and they needed a job opportunity.
It came about a year ago when they heard about Geese Police and the Triangle's reputation for having goose problems.
At least two other companies – Goose Masters and Goose Busters – run similar businesses in the Triangle.
But "there's more than enough (geese) to go around," Proffitt said.
It's unclear how many geese reside in the Triangle. Geese Police estimates that 180,000 live in North Carolina and that the number is increasing 15 percent to 20 percent each year.
Raleigh, Durham and western Wake County are especially popular nesting areas for geese because of the amount of development, Proffitt and Wilson said.
"By building these little ponds as part of these neighborhoods, parks, schools, office parks ... you're creating a habitat for them while driving out their predators," Wilson said.
With no real threats, geese move about as they please.
A few years ago, the issue prompted Cary to put up caution signs urging motorists to watch out for animals on busy streets such as High House Road, Regency Parkway and West Chatham Street.
Scott Hecht, Cary's public works director, said he often gets calls from residents and property managers asking about ways to get rid of geese.
The public basically has two options: Call the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is allowed to kill the birds under certain circumstances, or call a company like Geese Police to chase them off.
Cary contracts with the USDA.
"We've got droppings on our greenways that we're always trying to keep clean," Hecht said.
Proffitt can talk all day about the diseases in goose droppings and how it ruins nice areas that are meant to be enjoyed by the public.
"I never wear my shoes in the house," she said.
Regardless of the nuisance, Proffitt and Wilson say they never touch or harm the geese. In fact, they admire them.
"They're smarter than people think," Wilson said. "They keep the same mate for life, and are really protective of their goslings."
The dogs used by Geese Police don't touch or harm the birds – they scare them away several times a day over several weeks until the geese don't come back.
Proffitt and Wilson noted that the company's methods are supported by the USDA Wildlife Services, the Humane Society and PETA.
"There's a misconception out there that the dogs are aggressive and are endangering the geese," Proffitt said. "That couldn't be further from the truth."
The women do, however, keep tiny goose handcuffs on their keychains.


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In 2008, the Texas Rangers drafted Justin Smoak, a young first baseman who had just graduated from the University of South Carolina.
In two years, he made it to the major leagues, and he illustrates why the Rangers eliminated the defending World Champion New York Yankees on Friday night 6 to 1 and are going to the World Series for the first time in their history.
Actually, Mr. Smoak won't be on the field to hear the roar of the crowd. On July 9th, he got traded to Seattle, along with three minor leaguers, for star pitcher Cliff Lee who struck out 13 Yankee batters in game three. Mr. Lee, a lefty and the Texas ace, will probably start game one of the Series for the Rangers.
But, it wasn't only the Lee trade that is one the reasons Texas will be in the World Series.
It's also because Texas was able draft young players with potential such as Smoak who could be used to trade for stars or who are currently playing for the team. At the same time, the Rangers shifted their basic philosophy – no longer trying to pound teams into the ground with the home run ball – but taking advantage of speedy young players who can race around the bases.
Some of that home-grown talent will be on display when Texas takes on either the San Francisco Giants or the Philadelphia Phillies. (We will know by Saturday night or Sunday night.)
A strong minor league system
Behind those young, talented players is an organization that has excelled in recent years in identifying potential players and then getting them ready for the Big Leagues. In 2008 and 2009, Baseball America ranked Texas' minor league system number one. This year they were number four.
"They have built a very strong minor league system," says Dale Petroskey, a former Ranger official. "They are deep in talent."
For example, among the players who have come up through the Texas organization are second baseman Ian Kinsler, first baseman Mitch Moreland, outfielder Julio Borbon, pitchers Tommy Hunter, Derek Holland, Michael Kirkman, and C.J. Wilson.
At the same time, Jon Daniels, Texas General Manager, has made some shrewd trades.
He sent home run hitter Mark Teixeira to Atlanta (he's now at the Yankees) in return for Elvis Andrus, a dangerous and speedy lead-off hitter, and Neftali Felix, now their closer who threw 100 mile-per-hour fastballs on Friday night past Yankee star Alex Rodriguez.
"That trade was transformative," says Ed Randall, the host of Talking Baseball on both WFAN radio and Sirius Radio. "This is not to say he hasn't made some bad trades – like any General Manager has – but that trade was the catalyst."
Shrewd player trades
Another key pickup is home run hitting Josh Hamilton who was acquired from Cincinnati in 2007 in a three player trade and could be the league MVP. At least twice in the series the Yankees walked Mr. Hamilton, a move that cost them when subsequent batters hit either home runs or doubles.
But, the most notable trade is for Lee, who was at the Seattle Mariners and was dangled by the team since he would be a free agent next year and the Mariners were not going to the post-season.
At the time, it appeared the Yankees were going to pick up the crafty lefty. Instead, the Rangers dangled Smoak, who was only hitting .209 but seemed to have promise.
"Everyone thinks he will be the next Chipper Jones," Atlanta's star infielder, says Mr. Petroskey. "That put them over the top for Cliff Lee."
In addition, in 2008, the then-owner of the Rangers, Tom Hicks, hired Nolan Ryan to be the president of the organization. Mr. Ryan, a former strike-out king, brought a new ethic to the pitching staff.
Mr. Randall says Ryan told his pitching staff they would not be held to a strict pitch count. "To him it's only an outside guideline," he says. "He realizes incidents of injury are not directly correlated to pitch counts. That means pitchers don't come in thinking all I have to do is pitch five and fly."
Petroskey says Ryan wanted the pitchers in better condition than anyone else. Then, he had little mini-camps during the offseason to work with them individually. And, "he told them to throw more first pitch strikes," says Petroskey.
At the same time, he brought Mike Maddux, an old friend, to be his pitching coach. In 2010, Rangers pitchers had the fourth lowest Earned Run Average, its best ranking in 27 years.
"He paid a lot of money to get Mike Maddux, but he's one of the best pitching coaches in baseball," says Randall.
Petroskey says all those changes illustrate how Texas has turned itself around from a struggling franchise which last won the A.L. West in 1999 to a team vying for a World Series title.
"They have gotten the model right," says Petroskey. "If you can get that working then you can become like the Red Sox or the Twins."


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Wow, Google's Quality Score is really starting to bite hard on some PPC budgets. I've just taken a call from Auctioning4U, a UK-based firm that helps people sell goods on eBay, and they are reporting that average click costs have risen by almost 2,000% in just one week.
Trevor Ginn, Head of Consulting at Auctioning4U, told me that one keyphrase has jumped in price from 12p to £2.75 in the last week.
In another example, the price went up from his default of 30p (which paid for an average Adwords position of 1.3) to £5.50. "Feel my pain," he says, not without reason.
Naturally, Trevor is wounded and reeling, and puzzled as to what he's done wrong. He's not really done anything wrong. It is simply a case of Google shifting the goalposts.
Yup, this PPC hyperinflation is linked to Google's newly-enhanced focus on ad quality. It could be a case of too much, too soon.
We know that Google is starting to look at landing pages to evaluate ads. With Google Adwords the position of an ad isn't simply linked to the amount you are prepared to spend, but also to the quality of the ad.
Quality has historically been judged by clickthrough rates – poorly performing ads are deemed to be less relevant that others that generate a higher number of clicks. It is of course in Google's interest to generate as many clicks as possible, since this is how it earns 95% of its revenues.
But the quality of an ad also takes into account the ad copy. For example, keywords in the ad headline are thought to matter, since repeating the keyphrase a user has searched on is more likely to attract interest (especially since Google emphasises keywords in bold, in organic results and also in the ad text / headline).
Now we have another factor: the landing page. Smart marketers know all about landing pages – they are vitally important in driving customers towards the checkout / business goal. Google knows all about landing pages too. It knows that advertisers who ignore best practice and link to generic pages, such as the homepage, are less likely to generate a return on investment. Targeted landing pages will improve ROI from Adwords.
Google is now forcing marketers to look at their landing pages, in order to encourage repeat business for itself. Ultimately, it knows that campaigns that do not perform are likely to be stopped, once marketers analyse ROI. That would damage Google's business. It needs to convince marketers that improvements to landing pages is the way forward. And it is.
The trouble is that marketers like Trevor are experiencing PPC hyperinflation, and this has happened very quickly (in the space of a week). Furthermore, Google is not providing sufficient transparency to understand the reasons why keyword costs have risen so sharply.
What does this mean for Google? Well, let's look at Trevor's case in a little more detail to find out how he will react.
The phrase 'UK auction' cost 30p last week. Trevor's ad used the headline: "We auction online", so the search query was replicated – good news for the quality score. The ad text mentioned "no sale, no fee" and "you get cash", so the call-to-action is there to drive clicks. And drive clicks it did – Trevor would expect to attract a few hundred visitors every month from his ad.
Yet now the price has increased on an insane level, so Trevor will simply cancel his campaign. Google Adwords advises him to "increase bid to £5.50 or improve quality score".
Presumably Trevor's problem is with his landing page? Google doesn't make that clear. Trevor links the ad not to his homepage, but to a page describing Auctioning4U's services, which seems reasonable enough, given the ad text.
At first glance I thought he'd used an image for the landing page text, meaning Google wouldn't be able to read his page, but should it matter if he did? What if he linked to a Flash widget, like our one-minute pitch? That too would damage his quality score, it seems, even though it might be the best tool to quickly communicate a message to first time visitors.
All of this ties in to Martin Dinham's comments on search marketing and the long tail. Previously it had been worth the effort to mine the long-tail (those keyphrases that aren't used very often but convert very well, albeit in small numbers). But Martin noted that the price had vastly increased in recent weeks, making the time-consuming mining of the long-tail increasingly unprofitable. Since this is a key business driver for PPC-focused search agencies, it could spell trouble.
Trevor of course needs to look at improving landing page quality, but making changes to websites is not normally an easy process for a marketer. So what does he do in the meantime? He will switch off that campaign, that's what he'll do. Surely no business can tolerate this level of PPC inflation?
Maybe Google has ramped up this focus on quality too quickly? Maybe the quality score weighting is too savage? Maybe it should tell Trevor exactly where the problen lies – it isn't SEO, after all…
What we do know is that this sort of thing will affect many marketing folk, so do send word if you experience similar issues.


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Collection Policies that Stave Off Lawsuits July 11, 2006
Do you and your library's front line staff know what to do when a patron says that a book should be taken off the shelves or put behind the counter? Are your procedures for responding to patron challenges clear and up-to-date? When was the last time your library's collection development policy was revised? In this webcast you'll learn essential guidelines for handling patron complaints appropriately and avoiding lawsuits against the library - and yourself!
Internet, CIPA, and Sexual Harassment September 7, 2006
It's been three years since the Supreme Court upheld the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which requires libraries with certain federal aid to "protect against access" to visual depictions of child pornography, obscenity, and material "harmful to minors". Should the library block MySpace? This webcast will fill you in on important post-CIPA developments that may affect your library's Internet use policies - including what the courts have said about the clash between the public's rights of free speech and employee rights to be free from sexual harassment.
Library Material Labels and Rating Systems December 7, 2006
Labels and rating systems can make locating and choosing library materials much easier for both patrons and staff. To make best use of these convenient finding aids, it is important to know the difference between a viewpoint neutral and a prejudicial label. Does your library use labels for "Christian Fiction" or "Inspirational"? Ethnic or language group labels? This webcast will guide you in the development of labels and rating systems that provide help without bias.
Youth Access for Information and Age-Based Policies March 1, 2007
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Kona are no strangers to 29in-wheeled bikes and this year brings the company's most expansive collection to date, with 13 bikes from which to choose. Included in that range are five all-new chassis – from hardtails all the way up to 130mm of rear wheel travel in aluminum, carbon fiber, titanium, and even chromoly steel.
The new 29ers all share an emphasis on stiffness and handling precision – not just light weight – along with thoroughly modern geometries and versatility-expanding features like ISCG-05 tabs, slider dropouts, and dropper post compatibility on some models. While each of the new bikes has an intended purpose, Kona don't want to pigeonhole any of them as one-trick ponies. Save for the new titanium bike, all of the new 29ers are already shipping to dealers.
Go long with the Satori
Perhaps the most exciting new model is the Satori, which we first saw a prototype of back in the summer. It's a butted 7005 aluminum dual-suspension trail bike with 130mm of front and rear travel, 20x110mm front and 12x142mm rear Maxle through-axles, a tapered head tube, a direct-mount front derailleur, ISCG-05 chain guide tabs, and an asymmetrical linkage-activated single-pivot rear end.
The claimed 3.54kg (7.8lb) frame weight (with shock and rear axle) and 13.6kg (30.0lb) claimed complete weight are fairly average but the progressive geometry, smart spec and admirably rigid chassis should make it well suited for a wide range of duty.
Head tube angle is set at 68 degrees while the bottom bracket dangles just above the ground at 338mm (13.3in) – a perfect formula for high speed stability and railing corners. Chainstays are admirably short at just 440mm (17.3in) – 10-15mm shorter than the norm – making for excellent low-speed maneuverability in tight corners as well as easier manuals.
The build kit highlights the Satori's intended jack-of-all-trades personality, with a SRAM X7/X9 2x10 drivetrain, Avid Elixir 5 brakes with 180/160mm front/rear rotors, non-tubeless Easton Vice wheels with volume-boosting 23mm inner rim widths, a RockShox Revelation RLT fork and 2.4/2.25in-wide (front/rear) Maxxis Ardent tires. Suggested retail price is US$3,099/€2,999/£2,850.
130mm of front and rear travel combined with terrain-flattening 29in wheels makes the new Kona Satori feel like a monster truck on the trail
Extra stiffness for the short-travel Hei Hei 29
The revamped Hei Hei 29 100mm-travel cross-country platform gets an all-new scandium-enhanced 6069 butted aluminum tubeset that now includes a direct-mount front derailleur and beefed-up linkage to go along with last year's tapered head tube and asymmetrical rear end. The biggest upgrade, however, is Maxle through-axles at both ends (15x100mm front, 12x142mm rear) for what Kona claim is much improved handling precision relative to the 2011 version.
Geometry is more racing-oriented than the Satori, with a 70-degree head tube angle and slightly lower 335mm (13.2in) bottom bracket height, but the chainstays are substantially longer at 457mm (18in). Claimed frame weight is 2.8kg (6.2lb, with shock, seatpost collar, and rear axle).
The top-end Hei Hei 29 Supreme ($3,899/£3,500/€3,699) will come with a Fox Racing Shox 32 Float 29 RLC FIT fork and RP23 rear shock, a SRAM X9 2x10 drivetrain, Avid Elixir 9 brakes (180/160mm front/rear rotors), 19mm-wide (internal width) Easton EA70 XCT 29erwheels and fast-rolling 2.2in-wide Maxxis Ikon tires. Claimed total bike weight is 12.16kg (26.8lb).
The mid-range Hei Hei 29 Deluxe ($2,999) steps down to a RockShox Reba SL fork and Fox RP2 rear shock, a mixed SRAM X7/X9 drivetrain, Avid Elixir 3 brakes and Easton XC 29er wheels, while the standard Hei Hei 29 gets a RockShox XC 32 fork and a Kona house-brand rear shock, a mixed SRAM X5/X7 drivetrain, Shimano M446 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano/WTB wheels and 2.1in-wide Maxxis Ignitor tires.
Kona have given the 2012 Hei Hei 29 Supreme through-axle dropouts front and rear for better handling precision than the 2011 version
King Kahuna goes carbon for 2012
Kona's top-end King Kahuna 29er hardtail gets a big change for 2012, which we first saw at Eurobike. Kona have switched from last year's scandium-enhanced aluminum frame to a modular monocoque carbon fiber setup that they say is 100 percent composite save for aluminum brake post threads, some of the rear dropout hardware, front derailleur mount, housing guides and water bottle mounts.
Bearing seats for the tapered and integrated front end are molded right into the structure, the bottom bracket uses Shimano's press-fit standard, and the dropouts are carbon fiber as well. Kona have still baked some versatility into the King Kahuna, though, so buyers won't have to limit it strictly to race day. Rotors measure 180mm up front and 160mm out back, and the tires measure a useful 2.2in across. Even more impressive is that Kona have fitted the King Kahuna with through-axles front and rear.
Geometry is straight-up race bike, however, with a 70-degree head tube angle, tidy 440mm-long (17.3in) chainstays widely set on a BB92 press-fit bottom bracket shell, and a 310mm (12.2in) bottom bracket height. Claimed frame weight is 1,400g (3.1lb) with the complete bike coming in at 11.2kg (24.7lb).
Retail price for the newly carbon King Kahuna climbs just $150 to $3,399/£2,650/€2,799 though like the previous version, the build kit is rather modest in order to keep the prices down. Highlights include a SRAM X7/X9 2x10 drivetrain, Avid Elixir 5 brakes, a RockShox Reba RL 29er fork, non-tubeless Easton XC 29er wheels and 2.2in-wide Maxxis Ikon tires. DIYers will also have the option of buying a bare frame.
Kona have switched from aluminum to carbon fiber for the 2012 King Kahuna 29er hardtail
Kona go against the grain with Honzo
Kona product manager Christopher Mandell readily admits that the new Honzo 29er hardtail won't be for everyone. Its butted chromoly frame is a bit hefty at around 2.7kg (6lb), there's no provision for a front derailleur and the 120mm of fork travel and geometry are more typically found on a trail bike than a hardtail.
But those unconventional dimensions are precisely what make the Honzo special. The convertible slider dropouts and seat tube allow for ultra-short 414mm (16.3in) chainstays – shorter than most 26in hardtails – the head tube measures a slack 68 degrees, the unusually long top tube is paired with a stubby 60mm-long stem (not unlike Gary Fisher's original Genesis Geometry from the mid-90s) and the bottom bracket is a stable 12.2in (310mm) off the ground.
Other key features include ISCG-05 tabs on the conventional threaded bottom bracket, a 44mm head tube surrounding a tapered steerer, a 31.6mm inner seat tube diameter for dropper post compatibility (yes, dedicated routing is built in), 23mm-wide (inner width) rims and through-axle fork dropouts.
Pricing is set at $1,799/£1,600/€1,699, with a value-oriented build kit that includes a RockShox Revelation RL fork, FSA Step-Up cranks spinning on an RPM ISIS bottom bracket, Avid Elixir 1 brakes (with 180/160mm front/rear rotors), WTB FX 23 rims on Shimano and Formula hubs, Shimano Alivio nine-speed shifters and an HG-61 12-36T cassette, an e*thirteen LS1 chain guide and voluminous 2.4/2.2in-wide Maxxis Ardent tires. Complete claimed weight is 14.65kg (32.3lb).
The new Kona Honzo is a decidedly different type of 29er but one that looks like a lot of fun
Kona return to their roots with the limited-production Raijin titanium hardtail
Missed your chance back in the day to own a Kona Hei Hei hardtail? Here's your chance to make up for lost opportunities. The new Lynskey-built Raijin, made from 3/2.5 straight-gauge titanium, rekindles that old flame but this time around 29in wheels.
Thoroughly modern features include slick slider dropouts that'll allow for both geared and singlespeed use, a 44mm-diameter head tube for use with straight or tapered steerers, a PressFit 30 bottom bracket shell, a machined driveside chainstay section, impressive tire clearance, and zip-tie guides for full-length housing. Initial prototypes were built with 31.6mm-diameter seatposts but production models will step down to a 27.2mm post for extra comfort.
Chainstays are admirably short at 440mm (17.3in), bottom bracket height is 310mm (12.2in) and the head tube angle measures 69.5 degrees – half a degree slacker than the King Kahuna. Target weight is around 1.8kg (4.0lb) for an 18in frame. And in case you're wondering, yes, Kona are sticking to the old-school logo for the laser-etched graphics.
Kona will offer the Raijin only as a bare frame for $1,900/€1,400/£1,299.. Interested customers should get in line quickly, though – the initial production run will consist of just 250 frames worldwide. Kona say a second run is currently under discussion.
Kona return to their roots with the Raijin titanium 29er hardtail, custom built in Tennesse by Lynskey Performance
You can see the Honzo, Satori, Hei Hei 29 and King Kahuna in action in the videos below, from Kona:
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Spring assortment impulse minifigs are $6 at Toys R Us. Six dollars for one minifig! I remember back when you could get 6 minis for that price. I could see them charging maybe $3 for one of these guys, even though they only charge about $10 for the Star Wars battle packs (which have 4 figs plus a vehicle). But $6 for one minifig? Insanity!
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What makes the Revival Spirit unique is its ability to embrace the conflict between classic and modern persuasion and provide the perfect harmony of the apparent contradictions by producing an inspirational marque with a unique personality....A common goal and spirit in styling the most prestigious sports boat. Accomplished craftsmen will in terpret and mould each Revival into a craft of elegance, power, soul style and refinement. With the involvement of the customer as the craft takes shape as desired.
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Designer: Stephen Jones
Skrogfasong: endret V-bunn skrog
LOA: 38 ft 2 in
Engine Option 1: 1x Cummins QSB 380HO
Ferskvannstank: (90 Gallons (US))
Drivstoffstank: (250 Gallons (US))
Additional Description
AC Electrics
AC 220v system with protected ring main and dockside connection and 20m shore power cable
Heating system - warm air, triple outlet - Eberspacher or similar
Double outlet sockets in guest cabins, galley, forward cabin and engine compartments
220v water heating to Calorifier
Combined 50amp batter charger and inverter 1.1KW with float control - 50 amps
Combination microwave oven/grill
Electric hob
Distribution panel with isolator and circuit breakers
DC Electrics
12v DC electrical system with circuit breaker protection supplied via heavy duty battery isolator switches
2 x engine start batteries - 180 amps
4 x domestic batteries - 360 amps total
Battery management system
Interior lighting fitted and switched as appropriate with halogen and LED lighting throughout
Security lighting activated by PIR switches
Navigation, anchor and steaming lights
Cockpit lighting
Distribution panel with circuit breakers
Battery isolators
Electric horn
Additional Description
Full galley equipped with:
Counter surfaces in Corian/Avonite
Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap giving pressurised hot and cold water supply
DC Refrigerator
Combination microwave and convection oven unit with electric hob
Stand-by gas hob/ring
Lockers for provisions and utensils
Custom stowage for crockery, cutlery and glassware
Waste bin
Cooker safety strap
Galley extractor fan
Aux foot operated fresh water pump
Additional Description
Twin Cummins QSB 380HO (380hp - electronically controlled) diesels, installed with their own water-injected exhaust system, starter battery, electrics and plumbing
Two ZF close coupled Vee drive gearboxes with 1:1,65 reduction ratios. 1 2/3 Duplex Shafts driving 22" four blade Nibral propellers
Custom designed P bronze brackets
Two transom hung stainless steel rudders
Two electrically operated trim tabs fitted with controls at the helm station
The engine area is insulated with specialist sound proofing material
Access to the engine room area for inspection and maintenance is via two large hydraulically assisted hatches in the cockpit
Other engine options from 380 to 480Hp
Service lights, extraction fans and an auto/manual fire extinguisher are fitted
Fuel supply is from two-baffled stainless steel tanks installed under the side decks each dedicated to one engine. A balance pipe system is installed to facilitate with interconnection of tanks if required
Electronic fuel gauges are fitted and displayed at helm position and two Racor fuel filters/water separators are fitted with alarms at the helm station
Generator - Fischer Panda diesel generator installed with acoustic sound shield, remote controls and monitoring to power battery charger, ring main and electric hob
Bilge pumping - separate forward and aft automatic pumps direct wired and 3-way switching to allow on/off/automatic. A manual bilge pump is fitted for cockpit operation for emergency use
WC holding tank with contents gauge, sea discharge and deck pump out facility
Additional Description
Composite structure of e-glass and isothalmic resins, multi-axial glass cloths and a combination of aircraft grade Balsa combine with "arex" high-density foam. The hull is solid laminate below the waterline; topsides and deck are cored with high-density foam or balsa for insulation and strength.
Additional Description
Packages to include as standard:
Log, boat speed and depth
Autopilot with hydraulic drive
12 channel GPS
(charter cartridges optional)
VHF DSC radio
Horn with pushbutton at helm station
Flat screen TV - 20" approximately plus DVD player
Music system - am/fm radio with CD/DVD player speakers
1 x 12v telephone charger socket
Deck Equipment
The cockpit deck equipment includes a full 'wet bar' with front opening stainless steel fridge, wine cooler stainless steel sink and mixer taps.
Side decks, cockpit sole, aft deck and bathing platform all trimmed in solid teak
Forward sun bathing deck, pilot house roof and cockpit tops incorporate a moulded non-slip pattern
Toe rail and cockpit coaming are varnished solid teak
The foredeck anchoring arrangement incorporates a recessed locker housing the electric anchor windlass and stainless steel anchor chain. A stainless steel stemhead roller and Trefoil anchor are fitted. The anchor windlass will be fitted with dual station control units
Four fixed and two retractable SS mooring cleats are fitted together with four stainless steel roller fairleads
Three folding stainless steel deck pad eyes are fitted to port and starboard side decks for fender hanging
Side decks house stainless steel fillers for fuel, water and waste pump out
Stainless steel rub rails are fitted to protect wear on toe rail at fairleads and bathing platform
Ensign and jack staff sockets are fitted to the rail
Stainless steel pulpit and grab rails are fitted to the foredecks, pilot house and side decks
The self-draining cockpit has a transom hung door for access aboard and to bathing platform
The bathing platform is fitted with a retractable stainless steel bathing ladder
A hot/cold deck shower is fitted into the aft deck area adjacent to the bathing platform
The coach roof incorporates three stainless steel tinted deck hatches affording light and ventilation to forward accommodation
The port and starboard cockpit seating incorporates stowage facilities
A removable teak cockpit table on a stainless steel frame is provided for drinks and refreshments
A avonite/Corian wet bar caters for alfresco entertaining and is fitted with hot and cold water and a stainless steel sink and DC fridge
Two hydraulically assisted engine hatches afford easy access for maintenance
Pilot House - Coach Roof
Pilot house and superstructure in Revival Cream. Hull colour is Revival Blue with a gold (or silver) cavita line and double white boot top line and red anti-fouling.
Raked and lightly tinted windows are fitted with marine spec wipers, de-misters and fresh water wash
Electric sliding panoramic roof
Varnished teak cladding and cream finish to Pilothouse interior
Adjustable sliding helm seat with footrest
Foldaway pilot jump seat
Port side dinette U-shaped seating area with conversion facility to a double berth
A height adjustable teak dinette/chart table with stainless steel pedestal and fold down leaf
Hydraulic steering system with adjustable rake steering column
Ergonomically designed dash control area incorporating engine controls, instruments and function switches
The coachroof is fitted with a stainless steel nav instrument arch and teak flag staff with down hinge
Additional Equipment
Marine tool kit
Revival crockery and cutlery set x 6 place settings
Set of glassware x 6
Fenders x 4
Mooring lines x 4
20kg (451lb) anchor and 60m of chain
Boathook, fuel and water funnels
Fire extinguishers 3 x 1kg
Galley fire blanket
Deck scrubber sponge and bucket with lanyard
Ensign staff, Revival house flag
Jack staff for bow with socket
Set of closed cell foam cockpit cushions including fixing studs
Keys - 2 sets for engines and saloon/cockpit door
Set of drawings and schematics for systems
Owners manual, maintenance log and supplied documentation
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Wabash College will give a movie screening of "The Linguists at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, in room 104 of Hays Hall. A question and answer will take place immediately following the screening with one of the linguists featured in the film, Dr. K. David Harrison, Associate Professor of Linguistics at Swarthmore College and Director of Research, Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages.
The documentary film "The Linguists" premiered at Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews in February 2008, and is now appearing at film festivals across the country.
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We present a functional programming language based on Pure Type Systems (PTSs). We show how we can define such a language by extending the PTS framework with algebraic data types, case expressions and definitions. To be able to experiment with our language we present an implementation of a type checker and an interpreter for our language.
PTSs are well suited as a basis for a functional programming language because they are at the top of a hierarchy of increasingly stronger type systems. The concepts of `existential types', `rank-n polymorphism' and `dependent types' arise naturally in functional programming languages based on the systems in this hierarchy. There is no need for ad-hoc extensions to incorporate these features.
The type system of our language is more powerful than the Hindley-Milner system. We illustrate this fact by giving a number of meaningful programs that cannot be typed in Haskell but are typable in our language. A `real world' example of such a program is the mapping of a specialisation of a Generic Haskell function to a Haskell function.
Unlike the description of the Henk language by Simon Peyton Jones and Erik Meijer we give a complete formal definition of the type system and the operational semantics of our language. Another difference between Henk and our language is that our language is defined for a large class of Pure Type Systems instead of only for the systems of the lambda-cube.
Masters Thesis & Slides:
We have implemented an interpreter for the language described in the thesis. In honor of the designers of the Henk language we have named our language Henk 2000. The source of the interpreter can be downloaded from this page. Unfortunately, at this moment there is no manual available.
The interpreter uses Daan Leijen's parser combinators [homepage] and John Hughes' pretty printing library [homepage].
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The months leading up to WrestleMania 24 have seen the usual build-up of feuds that have wrestlers squaring off over title belts and grudges both big and small. The difference this year was that much of the hype surrounded a match featuring one man who isn't even a wrestler by trade.
When Floyd Mayweather Jr. steps into the ring in Orlando's Citrus Bowl, he won't be the first boxer to venture into pro wrestling. Some of the biggest stars in the sport's history, names like Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis, got involved in one way or another, and WWE fans don't have to think back too far to remember Mike Tyson playing a prominent role at WrestleMania ten years ago.
What makes Mayweather's participation a little different is that he is no retiree or faded star. Only a few months past his 31st birthday, he's a five-division champion sporting an unblemished 39-0 record. Just last year, Mayweather fought in the highest-selling boxing pay-per-view of all time when he won a split decision over Oscar De La Hoya.
Clearly, he's still at or near the height of his powers. And while the WWE is often in the business of hyperbole, boxing experts agree that billing Mayweather as "The Best" is no exaggeration.
"Mayweather has been considered the best fighter, pound for pound, in the sport by most boxing writers and publications since Bernard Hopkins lost to Jermain Taylor," said Doug Fischer of MaxBoxing.com. "However, although I've had him in my top five since 2001, Mayweather was never my number one pound-for-pound choice until the end of last year, when he knocked out Ricky Hatton."
Kevin Iole, boxing and MMA writer for Yahoo! Sports, has had him ranked first on his list of top boxers since 2005. When asked about what sets Mayweather apart from his contemporaries, Iole is quick to point out his uncanny defensive prowess, an ability to avoid getting hit that should come as little surprise to someone whose first boxing nickname was "Pretty Boy."
Mayweather's knack for frustrating his opponents is part nature and part nurture. Blessed with plenty of talent of his own, he also has boxing in his bloodlines. His father, Floyd Sr., was a welterweight contender who first taught Junior the ropes and Uncle Roger -- who trained Floyd Jr. for much of his career -- was a world champion in two weight classes. Even a young uncle, Jeff, held a minor title at one point and is actively training boxers today.
Though the Mayweather clan is famous for its bickering and ever-changing relationships, there's no question that the wisdom Floyd Jr. has gained from his family has helped add to an already impressive set of skills.
"I think Mayweather is the best combination of natural ability, practiced skill and technique, and athletic dedication among all currently active prize fighters," Fischer said. "He's a tremendous athlete, he's an intelligent boxer and a genius ring general. He understands timing, distance and tempo -- and is able to control those elements of a fight -- better than any other active fighter, save for perhaps Hopkins."
Iole sums it up even more succinctly.
"He's got a solid right hand, a great jab," he said. "He's faster than anybody we've seen in a long time and pretty much smarter than anybody else."
Even with all that going for him, Mayweather's career has really only taken off over the last few years. While he had little trouble dispatching his opponents, he found it more difficult to catch on as a pay-per-view attraction.
Part of that was due to a fighting style that was somewhat unfriendly to boxing fans. Though his lightning-fast hand speed could be flashy enough, Mayweather didn't always put himself in harm's way every time out or "close the show" by knocking out overmatched foes. His skill involved knowing exactly what it took to win, and as Fischer put it, if he knew he could win a round with 15 punches, "he's not going to give the fans 16 punches."
There's also a question of whether Mayweather has ever been able to find a foil to push him to the limit. The scorecards say De La Hoya gave him his toughest fight, but many ringside observers thought he won by a more comfortable margin. Great Britain's Ricky Hatton brought in a 43-0 record and a bruising, relentless style to their fight last December, but after a few rounds to figure him out, Mayweather was in full control the rest of the way en route to a 10th round TKO.
A criticism that has constantly hounded Mayweather is whether or not he's faced enough elite competition to be considered one of the all-time greats. Iole thinks he has, naming Diego Corrales, Carlos Hernandez, Jesus Chavez and Jose Luis Castillo as proof.
For his part, Fischer isn't as convinced.
Just as much disagreement exists over Mayweather as a person. Iole describes him as a "good guy," someone who fully understands that what he does is entertainment. He tells an anecdote about Mayweather giving him a playful wink on the way out of a press conference moments after he had verbally run down Arturo Gatti, as if to suggest that it was all part of the show.
Fischer calls him an egomaniac and uses an even more colorful term to punctuate his feelings. He thinks Mayweather has to play the bad guy because that's his true nature. It's hard to argue that he's more at ease as the villain, as he played that part to a tee when he fought Gatti, De La Hoya and Hatton.
It remains to be seen if Mayweather�s act plays on the biggest wrestling stage of them all. The WWE is betting heavily that it will, though Iole says the true amount of the federation�s financial commitment is likely less than half of the $20 million figure that was thrown around a few months ago.
Mayweather himself is happy to play the hype game, and understands self-promotion like few others -- witness his stint on Dancing With The Stars. "Any other fighter, you're like 'oh, he's a fighter, he's a boxer,"' Mayweather told a wire service in a phone interview. "With Floyd Mayweather, it's like, 'oh, well, you know what? He's an entertainer.' That's what I do. I entertain. Well, why not be with the biggest vehicle and the biggest entertainment company in the world?"
"There are hundreds of thousands of pro wrestling fans who have heard his name, and perhaps seen him fight once or twice, who will get to know his face and personality better," Fischer said. "They will be more apt to talk about him to hardcore fight fans, and even folks who don�t watch boxing or wrestling who overhear the conversation will think, �Hmm, I guess this Mayweather character is somebody.'"
Nick Tylwalk celebrates his tenth anniversary as a SLAM! Wrestling contributor this fall. He�s excited to be part of the team covering WrestleMania and all of the wrestling events in Orlando this weekend.


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Paolo Nutini honoured by Scottish university
Scottish singer PAOLO NUTINI has received an honorary doctorate from a university in his home town.
The Last Request hitmaker was presented with the award during the University of West Scotland's graduation ceremony in Paisley on Wednesday (21Nov12).
Speaking at the event, Nutini said, "It's an honour to be recognised in this way by my home town. The town I love, and can't seem to leave. Coming home to Paisley helps me remember what really matters. I'm not going to try and make sense of it but thank you for this wee (little) pat on the back. The doctor will see you now."
Professor Seamus McDaid, principal and vice chancellor of the university, added, "We are delighted to award Paolo Nutini, who has such close ties with Paisley, with an honorary doctorate. Paolo is one of the country's most respected singer/songwriters and is a fitting recipient of this award."


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How do Royals' prospects fit KC's needs?
This series is designed to evaluate the role prospects play in each Major League organization, looking at the short- and long-term needs of each club and illustrating how prospects fit in both scenarios.
Here's my look at the Royals:
This series is designed to evaluate the role prospects play in each Major League organization, looking at the short- and long-term needs of each club and illustrating how prospects fit in both scenarios.
Here's my look at the Royals:
Short-term needs
Having made a commitment to turn the corner when they traded for pitcher James Shields, the Royals lost Wil Myers, a primary prospect. But others are on the way.
Right-hander Yordano Ventura is headed to the Majors, having won the Royals' No. 3 starter spot during Spring Training. A true power pitcher from a frame of 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, Ventura has an amazing arm that can hit 94-100 mph. He also works an improving changeup into the mix.
The issue with the 22-year-old Ventura has been inconsistent command. He doesn't always know where the ball is going. Repetition, maturity and repeating his delivery will help guide Ventura to a very bright future. There has been great improvement in his command this spring.
Long-term needs
Right-handed pitcher Kyle Zimmer might be the cream of the Royals' prospect crop. Chosen with the fifth overall selection of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, the 22-year-old has all the signs of becoming an ace.
PROJECTED 2016 ROYALS LINEUPProjecting the Royals' 2016 lineup based on the players in their system.
|Salvador Perez
|Eric Hosmer
|Omar Infante
|Mike Moustakas
|Alcides Escobar
|Alex Gordon
|Lorenzo Cain
|Nori Aoki
|Billy Butler
|James Shields
|Kyle Zimmer
|Yordano Ventura
|Jeremy Guthrie
|Jason Vargas
|Greg Holland
Zimmer, 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, is knocking on the door. His fastball velocity sits between 91 and 96 mph. Zimmer uses both two- and four-seam fastballs with late movement and deception. He can get sink on the ball and induce ground balls. A strikeout pitcher, Zimmer's hard curveball is a tough pitch to hit.
Switch-hitting shortstop Raul Adelberto Mondesi has a chance to be an impact hitter and quality defensive player. Mondesi is 6-foot-1, 165 pounds. He is only 18 and has a fabulous future. Mondesi played last season at Class A Lexington, hitting .261 with seven homers and 47 RBIs. He stole 24 bases.
Mondesi is athletic and has very quick hands through the ball. He has some gap power, with an ability to reach the seats. Because of his youth, Mondesi still has some work to do on plate discipline and pitch recognition. He has always excelled against older players and has maturity and personal discipline beyond his years.
Third-base prospect Hunter Dozier is 6-foot-4, 220 pounds. He's a right-handed hitter that the Royals chose in the first round of the 2013 Draft. Dozier should be a couple years from making the big league club. He finished last season at Class A Lexington after starting the year at Idaho Falls in the Rookie-level Pioneer League. Dozier had a combined .308 average over 317 plate appearances. He had seven homers, all at Idaho Falls. Dozier also stole three bases.
Miguel Almonte is a right-handed starting pitcher with very good Minor League success to date. He pitched 130 2/3 Class A innings last season, throwing to a 3.10 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. Almonte yielded only 115 hits.
At 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, Almonte has a good arm that supports his 91-94 mph fastball. His changeup may be his best pitch. Almonte sets it up and consistently uses the same arm action between the fastball and the changeup.
Almonte could sneak up on everyone as an under-the-radar pitcher. He has some sharpening to do, but his numbers have been outstanding in three seasons.
The future could also be very bright for left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea, the Royals' 2013 first-round pick. At 6-foot-5, 235 pounds, Manaea is a big guy who uses a low three-quarter delivery. He throws his fastball at 95-96 mph, but can take his foot off the throttle and reduce that speed when needed. Manaea's slider might be his strikeout pitch. Set up by the moving fastball, the slider comes in on the hands of left-handed hitters and freezes them. It's a solid pitch and could be the difference in his career.
Right-handed-hitting outfielder Jorge Bonifacio is an aggressive, raw hitter with a need for better pitch recognition. He hits for average by making excellent contact. If Bonifacio's patience improves and he becomes more disciplined at the plate, the 20-year-old could become a real force.
Center fielder Bubba Starling could be a future star player. Starling, 21, was a highly touted prep football star who chose baseball following a first-round selection in the 2011 Draft. He is still learning all the nuances of the game, and it may take some time for him to refine his enormous skills. Starling is 6-foot-4, 180 pounds, and his power, speed, arm strength and range are all above average. It's just a matter of time until everything clicks and he converts potential to reality.
Bernie Pleskoff has served as a professional scout for the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. Follow @BerniePleskoff on Twitter.