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Maryland is located on eastern seaboard of the US. In size wise the Maryland rank is 42 among the 50 states. Maryland was the seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution. Maryland state total area is 27,092 sq km. Mayland bordered on the North by Pennsylvania, on the East by Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Virginia and west by West Virginia. Maryland state total forest land is 1,139,000 hectares. Forest land is covered about 40% of the Maryland state's land area. In population wise Maryland state rank is 18. In 2002 estimation, Maryland total population is 5,458,137. The Maryland state's population doubled between 1940 and 1970 and increased 7.5% between 1970 and 1980. The Maryland state population is projected to reach 5,467,000 by 2005 and 6.3 million by 2025. Maryland state was founded as a haven for Roman Catholics. The Maryland state's first Lutheran church was built in 1729. Maryland official language is English. In 2000, 4, 322,329 residents, or 87% of the population five years old or older spoke only English at home. The record high temperature for the Maryland state is 43°C. Maryland has a wide array of climates for a state of its size. Maryland state is 36th ranked among the 50 states in agricultural income in 2001. Until the Revolutionary War, tobacco was the Maryland's only cash crop.
Maryland Recreation, Culture and Attractions
Maryland has Appalachian culture, the Southern and Eastern Shore regions of Maryland emulate a Southern culture. Maryland's see food festival is famous. There are celebrated with tradition, with music, great food, exhibits, arts and crafts, and featuring The Capital,s Crab Soup Cook-off on September 12th. The Western Maryland to the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, sailing in Annapolis to the monuments of our Nations Capital, across the Chesapeake Bay and to the beaches of Ocean City. Attractions include parks, historical sites, and national seashore. Maryland capital is Annapolis. Maryland state is the site of the US Naval Academy. Ocean City is the Maryland state's major seaside resort, and there are many resort towns along Chesapeake Bay. Maryland state has two major league professional sports teams. There are several minor league baseball teams in Maryland, including teams in Bowie, Frederick, Delmarva, and Hagerstown. The official state sport of Maryland, since 1962, is jousting; the official team sport since 2004 is lacrosse. The Maryland state championship is held in October.
Maryland Demographics
Maryland total population - 5,296,486
Maryland male population - 2,557,794
Maryland female population - 2,738,692
Maryland white population - 3,391,308
Maryland black population - 1,477,411
Maryland American Indian and Alaska Native - 15,423
Maryland Asian population - 210,929
Maryland Hispanic or Latino population - 227,916
Maryland School Information
Maryland State Education of Department is observing the state public, primary and secondary education in Maryland. Each county and county-equivalent in Maryland has a local Board of Education charged with running the public schools in that particular jurisdiction. The total enrollment for fall 1999 in Maryland's public schools stood at 846,582. Maryland state has a history of success in Education Week,s annual review of state education systems. The Maryland's public four-year institutions include the University of Maryland System, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland. The Maryland Higher Education Commission serves as the state's agency that provides, as part of its primary mission, coordination, regulatory oversight, and program approval for Maryland's postsecondary education system. The first and largest public university in the Maryland state is the University of Maryland, College Park. The majority of public universities in the Maryland state are affiliated with the University System of Maryland.
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Maryland State nickname
- Old Line State
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Maryland State Slogan
More Than You Can Imagine
Maryland State Song
Maryland, My Maryland
Maryland State Reptile
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Maryland State Motto
"Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine" Manly Deeds, Womanly Words
Maryland State Fish
Rockfish (Striped Bass)
Maryland State Flower
Black-eyed susan
Maryland State Bird
Baltimore oriole
Maryland State Tree
White oak
Maryland State Soil
Maryland State Ship
Maryland State Insect
Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
Maryland State Dinosaur
Maryland State Cat
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Maryland State Dog
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Maryland State horse
Maryland History
Maryland was inhabited by Indians as early as circa 10,000 B.C. Permanent Indian villages were established by circa A.D. 1000. In 1500s Giovanni da Verrazano, an Italian explorer was the first European to visit the Chesapeake. Later came English settlers, who left England for more economic opportunities and to escape religious oppression. Maryland began as a colony when King Charles I promised George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, a colony north of Virginia. Colonists set sail on November 22, 1633 on the ships Ark and Dove. In 1767 the demarcation of the Mason-Dixon Line ended a long-standing boundary dispute with Pennsylvania. In 1788, the United States Constitution was signed. Maryland state became the 7th state to join the new country, with Annapolis as the state capital. In 1861 the civil war is began. Throughout the war Maryland was the scene of many minor battles and skirmishes. The years after World War I saw the emergence of a political figure without equal in Maryland's more recent history. With the end of the Civil War, industry quickly revived and became a dominant force in Maryland, both economically and politically. After World War II, Maryland improved its transportation systems also. Maryland changed the fastest of all the southern states by integrating schools and neighborhoods.
Maryland Tourist Information
Tourism is an important element in the economy of the Maryland. In 2001, the Maryland state hosted over 19.4 million travelers. The Maryland attractions are parks, historical sites, and national seashore, Annapolis, the state capital, is the site of the US Naval Academy. There are 19 state parks with camping facilities and 10 recreation areas. On Baltimore's waterfront are monuments to Francis Scott Key and Edgar Allan Poe, historic Ft. McHenry, and many restaurants serving the city's famed crab cakes and other seafood specialties. St Mary's is now a historical site, with a small tourist center. The Office of Tourism promotes such historical attractions as the Civil War, War of 1812, and National Road.
Maryland Transportation
Maryland improved its transportation systems after World War II. Maryland state has several auxiliary Interstate highways. Maryland also has a state highway system that contains routes numbered from 2 through 999. BWI Airport opened and many bridges, tunnels, and highways were built. Maryland's largest airport is Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The Washington Metro subway and bus system serve Montgomery County and Prince George's County. Total travel expenditures for 2001 were about $8.5 billion, which included support for about 105,400 travel-related jobs.
Maryland Taxes
Maryland State Tax Rate Range Low 2.0 %- High 5.5%
Maryland State Tax Income Brackets Lowest flat rate 1,000 - Highest flat rate 500,000
Maryland State Personal Exemptions Single -2,400, Married - 4,800, Dependents - 2,400
Maryland State Sales Tax Rate on Food 6%, on Prescription Drugs 0%, on Non-prescription Drugs 0%
Maryland State Total Tax on Gasoline 23.5%, on Diesel Fuel 24.25%
Maryland State Excise Tax Rates on Cigarettes Tax Rate 200(¢ per pack)
Maryland State Beer Excise Tax Rate $0.09($ per gallon)
Maryland State Wine Excise Tax Rate $0.40($ per gallon)
Maryland Universities
Johns Hopkins University - 19,708 Students
United States Naval Academy - 4,479 Students
University of Maryland-College Park - 35,102 Students
Loyola College in Maryland - 6,035 Students
St Mary's College of Maryland - 1,957 Students
Washington College - 1,415 Students
Maryland Institute College of Art - 2,201 Students
Goucher College - 2,310 Students
University of Maryland-Baltimore County - 11,798 Students
McDaniel College - 3,671 Students
Maryland Religions
Protestant - 56%
Roman Catholic - 23%
Jewish - 4%
Baptist - 18%
Methodist - 11%
Lutheran - 6%
Other Protestant - 21%
Other Christian - 3%
Other Religions - 1%
Non-Religious - 13%
Maryland Counties
Allegany County, Maryland - Population 73,639
Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Population 510,878
Baltimore County, Maryland - Population 786,113
Baltimore City, Maryland - Population 641,943
Calvert County, Maryland - Population 86,474
Caroline County, Kansas- Population 29,772
Carroll County, Maryland - Population 150,897
Cecil County, Maryland - Population 97,796
Charles County, Maryland - Population 120,546
Dorchester County, Maryland - Population 30,674
Frederick County, Maryland - Population 220,701
Harford County, Maryland - Population 218,590
Howard County, Maryland - Population 269,457
Kent County, Maryland - Population 19,197
Montgomery County, Maryland - Population 927,583
Prince George's County, Maryland - Population 846,123
Queen Anne's County, Maryland - Population 40,563
Saint Mary's County, Maryland - Population 86,211
Somerset County, Maryland - Population 24,747
Talbot County, Maryland - Population 33,812
Washington County, Maryland - Population 143,748
Wicomico County, Maryland - Population 84,644
Worcester County, Maryland - Population 46,543
Maryland Government
Maryland's first state constitution was enacted in 1776. Maryland government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Legislative sessions begin the 2nd Wednesday of January of each year and are limited to 90 calendar days. The Maryland state government is All legislators serve four-year terms and must have been residents of the state for at least a year and of their district for at least six months prior to election. The governor, who may serve no more than two four-year terms in succession, also appoints other members of the executive council and the heads of major boards and commissions. The court of appeals, the Maryland state's highest court, comprises a chief judge and six associate judges. Maryland voters must be US citizens, 18 years old, and state residents. Maryland is a Democratic Party stronghold, perhaps its best known political figure is a Republican. County government is highly developed in Maryland, and there are numerous appointed county officials with responsibilities ranging from civil defense to liquor licensing.
Maryland Economy
Maryland is the moneyed state in United State and the gross product was $69,272 in 2009 by Census Bureau. In the colonial period Maryland income was depending on tobacco. Agriculture is the main income of Maryland. The agriculture live stocks are broilers, cattle, eggs, hogs and turkeys and the agriculture crops of Maryland are corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, barley, sweet corn and tomatoes. In 1820 the Maryland industry was grown and the manufacturing outputs are Computer and electronic tools, food dispensation, Chemical manufacturing. Maryland is a greatest food dispensation sector and fishing is the large state. The Maryland port rank was 17th in the nation. Coal is the main mined source in Maryland other outputs are crushed stone, limestone, marble, sand, gravel, natural gas and clay. The Maryland importation items are motor vehicles, raw materials, iron, petroleum, sugar, and fertilizers. The Maryland economy is based on tertiary services they are finance, real estate, business and Community.
Maryland Parks
Antietam National Battlefield - Sharpsburg, MD: Entrance fee is $4.00 Per Person, $6.00 Per Family. Opening hours is January 1 2009-May 21 from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, May 22, 2009-September 7 from 8:30 AM-7:00 PM, September 8, 2009 - October 3 from 8:30 AM-6:00 PM, October 4, 2009 -December 31 from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Appalachian National Scenic Trail - Maryland to Georgia, CT,GA,MA,MD,ME,NC,NH,NJ,NY,PA,TN,VA,VT,WV: There are no entrance fee. Assateague Island National Seashore - MD,VA: Open year round, 24 hours a day. Baltimore-Washington Parkway - Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, MD: There are no fees. It is open all the time. Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail - Various States, VA,MD,DE,DC: In general, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail is open continuously year-round. Catoctin Mountain Park - Thurmont, MD: The park is open all year from daylight until dark. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park - Potomac River, DC,MD,WV: The park is open during daylight hours. Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network - Chesapeake Bay Watershed, DC,MD,NY,PA,VA,WV: Each of the parks, refuges, water trails and more of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network have their own hours of operation. Clara Barton National Historic Site - Glen Echo , MD: There is no admission charge to visit. Opening hours 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, Noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Fort Foote Park - Oxon Hill, MD: There is no fee. Park is open 9:00 a.m. to sunset. Fort Washington Park - Fort Washington, MD: Basic entrance fee is $5.00per private vehicle. $3.00 per individual vehicle. The park grounds are open 8:00-sunset at all times. George Washington Memorial Parkway - DC, MD, VA: There is no entrance fee. The Parkway is open year round. Glen Echo Park - Glen Echo, MD: The grounds of Glen Echo Park are open daily from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Greenbelt Park - Greenbelt, MD: The campground fee is $16.The park is open from dawn to dusk each day of the year. The Sweetgum unreserved Picnic Area gate is open by 8:00 a.m. and closes at dusk. Hampton National Historic Site - Towson, MD: There is no entrance fee. Opening hours daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Harmony Hall - Prince George's County, MD: There is no entrance fee. Monocacy National Battlefield - Frederick, MD: Currently there are no entrance fee. The Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center is open daily, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Piscataway Park - Accokeek., MD: Fees is $.50 per child and $5.00 per family.
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Maryland Attractions
The most famous tourist attractions that Maryland is known for are the following. The National Museum of Dentistry which is located in Baltimore that covers the history of oral health and the major development up to today. National Great Blacks in Wax Museum which is also located in central Maryland Baltimore. This wax museum has full figures of all the American heroes that where involved or contributed to American history up until the 1990s. If you were able to visit you would see figures of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Sojourner Truth, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr and more historical characters.The Eastern Shore, the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay, is Marylands most popular attraction especially for family vacations during the summer. Also located in Maryland is the National C O historic park. This park dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Maryland is also one of the few states that have the Six Flags Great Adventure Park. Families can enjoy riding roller scoters and visiting animal safaris.
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Every Wednesday afternoon you will find the engineers at Panorama huddled by the couches or gathered around the desks by the projector. Why? It's Book Club time!
The Book Club started back in June 2014 when we realized that all of us had favorite programming/technical books which we loved talking about and wanted everyone else to read. So we decided that we'd all read a book together and then share our thoughts, learnings, questions. And then, every Wednesday, we discuss for half an hour what the chapter taught us, what we agree or disagree with and how can we incorporate the learnings in our daily work.
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- Practical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby by Sandi Metz
- The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford
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- Rivest, Ronald L., Adi Shamir, and Len Adleman. "A method for obtaining digital signatures and public-key cryptosystems." Communications of the ACM 21.2 (1978): 120-126
- Moseley, Ben, and Peter Marks. "Out of the tar pit." Software Practice Advancement (SPA). 2006.
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Reading books together has given us a new shared vocabulary. Before reading The Pragmatic Programmer, we used to talk about "neglected code", "unimplemented methods" or areas of code that could really do with a bit of attention. After finishing the book, we started referring to them as "broken windows". Since then, it's become much easier to identify, prioritize and, hence, fix these problems in our code.
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Sharing the reading lists
Most of us always have a list of papers, books, blog posts, and articles that we have bookmarked because we loved them or because we want to read them some time in the future. The reading club has created a new opportunity to share with our colleagues these lists, learn about each other's interests and create an environment to to stay curious and keep learning.
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A little over 2 months ago, I wrote about the negative experience we had with the Wichita Police Department after a wreck my wife was involved in. This morning at roughly 7:40am, my wife, this time driving my car, got involved in another wreck, unlike, last time I don't believe the car is safe to drive.
While driving my son to school on E 27th St N, a red Buick Regal came sliding out from N Estelle St, which is a side street terminating in a T-intersection, directly in front as my wife as she was approaching the side road. Icy conditions meant my wife, son and car were heading directly to the scene of the accident.
The driver of the Buick called 911 and was told that they would not dispatch an officer to the scene as it was a non-injury accident. Instead we were directed to the Wichita Police website to file a report online. I go to the website, only to find that I can only submit a report if the damage is less than $1,000.
I can see the damage will be closer to $3,000 in my estimation, so I called the Wichita North Police Patrol. They tell me the same thing, before insisting that I visit the North patrol station, I tell them that is not possible as I don't consider the car safe to drive and I did not want to get a citation for having an unsafe vehicle on the road, so the woman at North patrol refers me back to 911 to dispatch an officer.
So, I call 911, the dispatcher tells me to call my local patrol station, I explain to the dispatcher, several times that I have already done this. So, the dispatcher then gets the North patrol on a conference call, the person at the North patrol explains that I could not report the accident over the phone or online due to the value of the damage. The dispatcher then finally puts out a call for an officer to attend the scene.
Meanwhile, I get my car back to my home, as the wreck happened 500 feet down the road. This is how I knew the car wasn't safe to drive. I then get a call from an officer, who point blank tells me that he was not going to attend, what would now be my home, as both cars had been moved from the accident location. At this time, I am fuming as clearly 911 and Wichita police have no clue of each other's policies.
I had already wasted several hours with the chocolate teapots at Wichita Police and 911 dispatch. I, now move onto calling the Buick driver's insurance company, as our perception is that it was his fault, and on the scene, he verbally accepted liability. So, I'm thinking it will be nice and simple, but of course, that is not the case, his insurance company, American Family are claiming that my wife should have yielded.
Unfortunately, Kansas law is vague on right of way at intersections, it states "When two vehicles enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time the driver on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.", so they might have a case for claiming we are liable. This rule is clearly designed for a four-way intersection, not a T-intersection, I will go to court to argue this if needed.
I talked to Progressive and their adjuster believes that we had the right of way as we had the thru road and the Buick driver's road was terminating. To expedite the repair, I am going to claim on my insurance, so my car is not sitting idle for weeks on end while insurance companies argue back and forth. If we can prove the Buick driver is liable, Progressive will get reimbursed and I will get my $500 deductible back.
I had my car towed to Rusty Eck Ford at midday, thankfully, I have AAA, so the tow was free, for an estimate on the damage, and my insurance, Progressive have preliminarily agreed to pay for the repair, if the damage does not exceed the value of the car, minus the $500 deductible that I will have to pay.
And the final insult from Wichita Police, when my wife finally managed to get to the Wichita North patrol station, after picking up and dropping off my kids, the community station was f**king closed.
To say, that I am not happy is an understatement, I have calmed down a lot since this morning. But this is costing us money as my wife had to leave work 3 1/2 hours early as we were down to one car and someone had to pick up the kids from school. You want to know the irony of this situation, tomorrow, because of the weather, school has been canceled, I wish it was canceled today instead.
The morale of the story, instead of trying to avoid a collision, keep your foot in and make sure it's an injury accident as Wichita police will not attend the scene unless someone is injured, GREAT MESSAGE WICHITA POLICE! Just like our legislature, the Wichita police are as do nothing as state and national politicians, unless it's shooting an unarmed man on his doorstep in response to a fake 'swatting' call.
UPDATE [Feb, 22 2018, 18:45]: I just got a call from Progressive and the news is that the repair cost will be $6,100, they have to replace the majority of the front end of my car. Just as well the airbags didn't deploy, that would have been game over. I will have to pay $500 for the deductible, which hopefully I will get back once the other driver is deemed to be at fault, my insurance company, Progressive will be fighting corner, and theirs, as they'd obviously like to get American Family Insurance to reimburse them.
UPDATE [Mar, 5 2018, 10:27]: I received my car back from Rusty Eck Ford Collision Center today and it's back to being good as new, they did an excellent job of putting my car back together again. There was one issue, the passenger side marker bulb had burnt out, so I dropped by Rusty Eck on my way home and they had the issue resolved in five minutes, great service, quality work and approachable friendly people, I would definitely recommend using Rusty Eck Collision Center if you need some body work done.


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About Us – AVCSS Basketball
The idea to start a website that could help youth basketball coaches simply came out of frustration. It was certainly frustrating to read about plays or drills (basically lines, arrows, X's and O's), and then have to "imagine" how the play or drill really worked? It also appeared as if most of these plays or drills were geared towards very experienced high school coaches or colleges (and not for novice coaches at all).
I thought that it would be helpful for youth basketball coaches if there was a way to stop the guessing.
Gary Petrin, AVCSS Basketball / AVCSS Sports Club LLC
So I started this website, wrote some simplified youth basketball publications. I did my best to ensure that each play or drill had a matching video and/or animation to further explain the information (making it easier to understand). So after many years of hard work and research, this idea is now becoming a reality, and here we are! Let me tell you a little bit about myself and my family of basketball players (all daughters). About Us Avcss Basketball
My Background
My Basketball Family
Amy (5′ 3″) – Daughter #1 played recreational, middle school and high school basketball. Amy was tough as nails on defense. She drove to the basket with ease, and was extremely aggressive on both ends of the court. She always made a very high percentage of layups, and was a very good free throw and 3-point shooter. Amy was a very good point guard and team leader. Amy is now married with 4 children…
|It was awesome to see my grandson get involved with basketball…
Morgan (5′ 8″) – Daughter #2 (the tallest) played recreational, middle school, high school, and Division II college basketball (full ride during her freshman and sophomore years) at Mount Olive College in North Carolina. She started a few games as a freshman, and earned a starting position her sophomore year. Morgan could dribble with either hand (coaches had a hard time figuring out if she was right or left handed). She was also a very smart defender, team player, and a very good 3-point shooter. Morgan is now married with 4 children.
Alison (5′ 4″) – Daughter #3 also played recreational, middle school, high school, Division II college basketball (full ride during her freshman year), and played point guard at Southern Virginia University (an NAIA school). Alison's ball handling, free throw shooting, defense, work ethic, and 3-point shooting skills are incredible. In her senior year of high school basketball she helped lead the team to the High School Championship game (lost by 6), and in her first season with Southern Virginia University helped the team win the NAIA National Championship in 2006 (starting every game). In her second season Alison helped the team to the NAIA National Championship game for the 2nd year in a row (again a starter in every game). Alison is now married and has 4 children.
Alexis (5′ 6″) – Daughter #4 In her senior season Alexis was the first player in her school's history (boys or girls basketball) to score over 1000 points in her career. She battled health issues throughout the season but worked through them. She also scored a season high 28 points (7 of 10 three pointers), made 1st team District, was the teams Co-Captain and MVP again, and was voted "honorable mention" in the regional tournament (even though her team did not participate in the regional tournament that season). Due to continued health issues Alexis is no longer playing basketball, but still loves the game. She is now married and is the Head Coach at the local Middle School. She still goes to the local high school games, and likes to shoot around, play pick up games for fun, and helps coach church basketball.
And yes, we cannot leave off the greatest rebounder (and chauffeur) our daughters know and love, Mom!
Welcome you to the AVCSS Basketball Website. We hope that you will benefit from the information and resources available. Any and all suggestions on improving this website and / or publications are always welcome and very much appreciated. From all of us here at AVCSS Basketball, LLC
Thank You! Gary Petrin / Owner, President
3 Responses to About Us – AVCSS Basketball
I want to give a big thank you for such a great youth basketball website that is full of free content.I have not found a website that compares to this one.I coach my son and daughters recreational basketball teams and needed help and drills.Your website has had simple and easy to understand drills and videos that I plan on using to make our youth teams better.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Is there an email address where you can be reached? I ordered a download from your site, however, it has not been sent to me.


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All talk about pitching phenoms now begins and ends with Stephen Strasburg. That is quite understandable as no pitcher in baseball history has ever arrived in the major leagues with quite the fanfare that the Nationals' right-hander did last month.
Strasburg certainly has the ability to be great. The 22-year-old has a fastball that reaches triple digits, a breaking pitch that defies description, and a change-up that has fooled some of the best hitters in the game.
All of the hype surrounding Strasburg, as justified as it may be, seems to have made the big left-hander who entered spring training in 2009 touted as the game's next great pitching phenom rather anonymous. Well, as anonymous as being one of the starting pitchers in the All-Star Game can be. However, while every time that Strasburg pitches is declared "Strasmas," Rays left-hander David Price is able to make his starts without it being called "Pricemas."
In his first full year in the major leagues, Price is living up to the billing that came with being the first overall draft pick in 2007 from Vanderbilt and becoming an improbable post-season hero for the Rays a year later as a reliever. He is 13th in the American League with 3.5 SNLVAR, though not asked to carry the load in a starting rotation that also includes Jeff Niemann (3.9) and Matt Garza, who threw the first no-hitter in the franchise's 14-year history Monday night against the Tigers.
"The great thing about David Price is we're just seeing him scratch the surface of what he can eventually be," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "He has the fastball. He has the breaking pitch. His change-up is better. Looking at it as a development guy, I still see a lot more there, especially in terms of command. He's only going to get better with experience. Don't forget that he's a very young pitcher."
Price is just 24, though it seems like he has been around forever. And he has thrown just 269
The Rays might have cost themselves a return trip to the postseason last season by waiting until Memorial Day to promote Price from Triple-A Durham in order to keep his total inning count to 162
Price admits that got he got antsy spending two months in the International League last year. However, in retrospect, he believes the Rays handled it the right way.
"It isn't the road I would have taken," Price said. "Obviously, I wanted to be in the major leagues from day one. Their way worked, though. I've felt strong all season. We're past the All-Star break and I don't feel tired. What happened last year is paying off this year."
Price has pitched 127
Price is averaging 16.0 pitches an inning and 107.2 per game this season.
Price certainly won't have a problem if the Rays back him off a little bit at times in the second half. He wants a chance to return to the postseason after making a big splash in relief in 2008, including getting the final out in the Rays' victory over the Red Sox in the ALCS.
The Rays are in position to get to the postseason, as they have the second-best record in the major leagues at 61-38. They are two games behind the Yankees in the AL East but five games in front of the Red Sox in the wild-card standings.
Price was used strictly in relief in the 2008 postseason, working 5
"I think starting in the All-Star Game was important for him," Maddon said. "There is so much hype, and you're getting pulled in so many different directions when you're the starting pitcher in that game. Despite the distractions, he went out and pitched two scoreless innings. He's going to benefit from that and we're going to benefit from that as a team.
"David has been through a lot for a young pitcher. He's pitched in the postseason, he been the number one draft pick, he's pitched in the All-Star Game. Those kinds of experiences are invaluable and make him more advanced than most players his age."
The Angels made a big strike on the trade market Sunday when they acquired right-hander Dan Haren from the Diamondbacks for left-hander Joe Saunders and three minor-leaguers. However, it left some in the Angels' clubhouse wondering if general manager Tony Reagins made the right move as he has yet to find a replacement for first baseman Kendry Morales, who suffered a season-ending broken ankle on May 29.
"It's a boost," center fielder Torii Hunter said. "I don't think it's as big a boost as a Kendry Morales we lost. I don't see too many players out there like that Kendry Morales. Obviously, they (the Angels' front office) see the same thing. We got somebody good. But it's not Kendry Morales."
The Angels traded for the Royals' Alberto Callapso last week to play third base. However, the Angels decided to then deal for Haren after feeling the cost of acquiring a first baseman like the Nationals' Adam Dunn or the Brewers' Prince Fielder was too high. In fairness to Reagins, the Angels are seventh in the AL in runs scored with an average of 4.53 a game but 11th in runs allowed with a 4.70 average.
"We were just looking for an opportunity to upgrade our club," Reagins said. "I don't think we said it had to be a bat. The acquisition of Callaspo gives us some versatility and Dan Haren is going to make us better. We just didn't see the fit from an offensive standpoint that would make us better. There are still opportunities out there. We're not done looking to improve our club."
Meanwhile, Haren never thought he would be traded when the season began. The Diamondbacks acquired him from the Athletics in a trade following a 2007 season in which they won the National League West and advanced to the NLCS.
"I had a lot of high expectations for myself and the team this year," he said. "It didn't really work out that way. I'm kind of sad it didn't lead to what I was brought here for, which is bringing the team to the next level. I've had some good years here. I was brought here to put us over the top, and it didn't happen that way, unfortunately. I have to move on, and the organization is going to move on as well."
Haren teamed with 2006 NL Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb to give the Diamondbacks a strong top of the rotation in 2008. The Diamondbacks led the NL West for five months before finishing second to the Dodgers. However, the Diamondbacks finished last in the division last season as Webb did not pitch after Opening Day because of shoulder surgery that has also kept him out all of this season, one in which the Diamondbacks are again last.
"When you are not winning, it is not fun," Haren said. "Coming to the field has not been as exciting as it was. The first year here we were in the race all the way through. It was fun. The last couple of years have been tough. I played for three mangers since I've been here, have guys shuffling in and out. It hasn't been the greatest baseball experience I had, and I wish it was. I wish I would have come here and put us over the top."
The Tigers are trying to hang on by their fingernails in the AL Central with three regulars on the disabled list. They are in third place, four games behind the White Sox and three games in back of the Twins.
Left fielder Magglio Ordonez and second baseman Carlos Guillen were injured last weekend for the Tigers, joining third baseman Brandon Inge on the disabled list. As evidenced by Garza's no-hitter, the Tigers need help offensively. Yet, GM Dave Dombrowski insists he will not make a panic move such as dealing pitching prospects Andy Oliver and Jacob Turner between now and Saturday's non-waiver trading deadline.
"Other clubs look at us and say, 'Well, they are desperate so maybe they will trade us Oliver and Turner,'" Dombrowski said. "Well, we aren't. I'm not meaning to say that anyone is untouchable. I'm not going to give away blue-chip young players for a guy for two months. It just doesn't make sense. Will we be active in talking to people? Yes. If there is a deal that we think can be made that can help us, will we? Yes. Are we going to mortgage our future? No. It just seems like every conversation we have starts with those two names. I don't care if it's a guy who's the 12 guy on your staff or your 25 players. They say we'd like one of those two guys. But sorry, I'm just not there. I'm not going to do that."
In addition to missing one-third of their lineup, the Tigers will play the rest of the season without top set-up reliever Joel Zumaya. Dombrowski admits there are too many holes to fill strictly through trades.
"We'll see who steps up for us internally," Dombrowski said. "You're not going to trade for every one of those positions. It's just not going to happen. But we'll see if there's something that makes sense for us."
The White Sox are willing to make a trade to strengthen their chances of winning the division. However, GM Ken Williams is adamant he will only make a deal on his terms.
"Prices are still too high as far as I'm concerned," Williams said. "You know, we have a plan, and that plan resulted in this team being constructed the way it is. This plan also has contingencies based on somebody going down for injury and being able to bring up minor-leaguers to fill those needs. And next year, we've got guys that come up and fill much bigger roles. So you have to be cognizant of making a move that is a little too shortsighted and jeopardizes your future. However, with that said, you know me. If there's an opportunity to do something in a major way that doesn't disrupt what we have and adds to it, we'll take that shot."
The White Sox have been linked to Dunn for weeks. Indications are that the team would still like to trade for him, but only if they don't have to surrender a player of significance from the major-league roster, such as second baseman Gordon Beckham or right fielder Carlos Quentin.
Meanwhile, Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos could be extremely busy this week as he has a lot of players other clubs are interested in, including relievers Scott Downs, Jason Frasor, and Kevin Gregg, catcher John Buck, first baseman Lyle Overbay, and right fielder Jose Bautista. The rookie GM hasn't been afraid to make big trades since replacing J.P. Ricciardi last October, as he dealt ace pitcher Roy Halladay to the Phillies in December and swapped shortstops with the Braves earlier this month, trading Alex Gonzalez for Yunel Escobar. However, Anthopoulos says he will only look to make his team better, not dump salaries.
"I'd like to continue to talk to clubs and find out what they're going to look to do and places that they feel that they can improve," Anthopoulos said. "I've had dialogue throughout the year and I'm going to continue that dialogue, but I really have no sense between now and the deadline. I think if something does happen we're going to feel pretty good about it improving the club."
MLB Rumors and Rumblings: The Cardinals have backed off their pursuit of Astros right-hander Roy Oswalt, but they are still looking at a number of other starting pitchers as trade candidates, including the Brewers' Dave Bush, the Nationals' Livan Hernandez, the Indians' Jake Westbrook, the Astros' Brett Myers, and Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly. … The Yankees have also decided to end their pursuit of Oswalt and are focusing on acquiring bullpen help with Downs and Gregg topping the wish list and the Mariners' David Aardsma and the Royals' Kyle Farnsworth also possibilities. … The Padres figure to be rather quiet this week as their primary focus is on adding a second baseman with David Eckstein on the disabled list and the Pirates' Aki Iwamura, Astros' Jeff Keppinger, and Cubs' Ryan Theriot among the players they are eyeing. … The Twins are interested in trading for Nationals closer Matt Capps as insurance for Jon Rauch possibly faltering down the stretch. … The Giants have turned their attention, albeit halfheartedly, to Royals outfielder Jose Guillen after failing to make a trade with the Brewers for either first baseman Prince Fielder or right fielder Corey Hart. … The Brewers want two young starting pitchers who can step into their rotation now for Fielder, one starting pitcher and a top-level prospect for Hart, and have also told teams that second baseman Rickie Weeks is not available. … Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez plans to exercise the club option in his contract for next season rather than test free agency. … The Marlins have not only decided not to trade second baseman Dan Uggla but are working to sign him to a multi-year extension. … Second baseman Kelly Johnson is drawing the most interest among a number of Diamondbacks on the trade market, a list that includes right-hander Edwin Jackson, closer Chad Qualls, catcher Chris Snyder, and first baseman Adam LaRoche.
Scouts' takes on various major-leaguers:
Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo: "Everyone thinks he's a bit of a flake, but he's really one of the smartest pitchers in the game. He plays cat-and-mouse games with hitters better than anybody."
Rays right-hander Wade Davis:"He's starting to gain confidence that he can get big-league hitters out. He's cutting loose with the fastball now and not being so tentative."
Rockies right fielder Brad Hawpe: "I thought this guy was ready to blossom into a star last year, but now he doesn't even make hard contact. He has holes in his swing and pitchers attack them."
Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen: "It's amazing to think that he was just converting from a catcher to a pitcher at this time last year. He throws hard, and he's got a great slider. He has future closer written all over him."
Twins catcher Joe Mauer: "(Twins manager) Ron Gardenhire says he plans to rest him more down the stretch, and that's probably a good idea. He's a big guy for a catcher, and I think he gets worn out from catching so much. On the other hand, I certainly understand why Gardy is reluctant to ever take him out of the lineup."
Athletics right-hander Vin Mazzaro: "He's starting to understand the importance of commanding the fastball to both sides of the plate, and it's making a big difference. I can see this kid turning out to be a good No. 3-type starter for a long time."
Braves closer Billy Wagner: "He's been in a funk lately and has been struggling to control his fastball. I wouldn't worry about him, though. He's proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that he's healthy, and there is no one I'd want more to get the last out of a game in a pennant race, except for (Mariano) Rivera."
Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks: "This is the year it's all come together. He's learned how to drive the ball, and he's staying healthy. He's still a center fielder for me instead of a second baseman but I love the bat."
Interesting stories from newspapers across the United States:
Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Sun-Times writes that Carlos Zambrano's decision to apologize to his teammates on ESPN was careless and selfish.
Paola Boivin of the Arizona Republic writes that the trade of Dan Haren showcases the Diamondbacks' general lack of direction.
Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times writes that in trading for Haren, the Angels skirted their real issue of hitting.
John Romano of the St. Petersburg Times writes that Matt Garza's no-hitter caps his growth as a pitcher.
Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press writes that the Tigers getting no-hit is the prelude to a long final two months of the season.
Bob Wojnowski of the Detroit News writes that injuries leave the Tigers in a lurch.
Filip Bondy of the New York Daily News writes that Alex Rodriguez supplanting Barry Bonds as the all-time home run king is no longer assured.
Tom Powers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press writes that the Twins are dawdling as the trading deadline nears.
Barry Rozner of the Arlington Heights Daily Herald writes that Andre Dawson poured his heart out and had a message for kids considering using steroids during his Hall of Fame induction speech.
Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald writes that Dawson became the voice of his era with his speech at Cooperstown.
Dave Sheinin of the Washington Post writes that Stephen Strasburg's competitiveness is what sets him apart.
Three series to watch:
Yankees (63-36) at Rays (61-38), Friday-Sunday July 30-Aug. 1
Phil Hughes vs. Wade Davis, 7:10 p.m.; Javier Vazquez vs. Matt Garza, 7:10 p.m.; CC Sabathia vs. James Shields, 1:40 p.m.
Braves (57-42) at Reds (56-46), Friday-Sunday July 30-Aug. 1
Kris Medlen vs. Johnny Cueto, 7:10 p.m.; Jair Jurrjens vs. Mike Leake, 4:10 p.m.; Tommy Hanson vs. Bronson Arroyo, 1:10 p.m.
Rangers (59-41) at Angels (52-51), Friday-Sunday July 30-Aug. 1
Scott Feldman vs. Ervin Santana, 10:05 p.m.; Tommy Hunter vs. Dan Haren, 9:05 p.m.; Cliff Lee vs. Jered Weaver, 3:35 p.m.
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Another weekend, another brunch. Brunch is easily my favorite meal of the weekend. Almost every weekend, I scope out the hottest brunch spots in whatever city or town I'm in and make sure they serve booze because what is brunch without a Bloody Mary?
Today marks the date of my first Bloody Mary review on Bloody Mary Tour. You can read the review in my latter post. I plan on structuring all of my Bloody Mary reviews with rating categories as follows:
My first impression of the drink when it is first served to me. This ties in the Bloody Mary's appearance, color, and cleanliness of the drink (whether or not the Bloody Mary is spilling over the sides of the glass, dirty garnishes, etc.). This category ties in abundance of the ingredients in the garnish, as well, because I believe this fits better in terms of a first impression category rather than the actual garnish category.
Rated on taste, attractiveness, and creativity.
Rated on complexity of spices in the Bloody Mary, whether the Bloody Mary may be too sweet or too spicy, and absence of spice.
Rated on the texture of the drink (too thick, too diluted, just perfect, etc.) and how much acidity is present in the drink (as I believe too much acidity can render a Bloody Mary nearly undrinkable, I think this is a key point to a good or bad Bloody Mary).
How does this Bloody Mary compare to others in terms of creativity? Is it unique in terms of spices, flavors, garnishes, infusions, etc.? Was it served in a creative glass or with an additional item?
Each category has a maximum rating of 20 points. The final scores are reflective of the following:
0-50: This Bloody Mary sucks. I would not drink it again nor would I ever recommend it to anyone. It is essentially considered the worst Bloody Mary I have ever had and makes me feel like throwing up all of the remnants from last night's rendezvous.
51-60: This Bloody Mary is bad. It's drinkable, but horrible. The only reason I continue to drink it is to get rid of my hangover.
61-70: This Bloody Mary is "meh." I can drink it and it tastes okay, but I would not return to this location and order this Bloody Mary. It it lacking in notable attributes.
71-80: This is an average Bloody Mary. Tasty, drinkable, somewhat pleasing to the eye. Nothing too special, but I am not complaining.
81-90: I would recommend this Bloody Mary to anyone. It is scrumptious in terms of garnishes and actual drink, is aesthetically pleasing, and is not just a "regular old Bloody Mary."
91-98: This Bloody Mary is pretty freakin' awesome!
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ITLR: The Barking DoggyPosted: March 31, 2014 | Author: Dannyfrom504 | Filed under: Alpha, Male Social Dynamics |5 Comments
this past weekend i was at the local having a pint. out of no where there was a commotion by the pool tables behind me. i looked and there stood a kid 17-18ish, yelling at a guy standing with his hair in a ponytail.
he had a slight smirk on his face. he never said a word, he just stood staring back with a shit eating grin.
eventually the manager walked over, and ended up kicking the kid out.
the manager came back sat next to me and the bartender walked over. i looked at the manager and said, "that kid was gonna get pounded if it went to blows." the bartender (an Irish guy and former hell raiser) nodded and the manager quickly agreed. "OH YEAH!!!!" manager spent a year in prison for involuntary man slaughter. guy pulled a gun on him, he took the gun and he shot the man in the face, point blank.
when he told me the story he did it in the most chilling voice i'd ever heard from his mouth.
guys that fight, NEVER talk shit. there's a disagreement and either a fight begins or does not. when a fist lands on your face, that's the primary sign you are in a fight. there's a certain way i fight if i KNOW it's gonna down. don't ask, i ain't telling.
"when you are short on everything but the enemy, you are in combat." -murphey's laws of combat.
guy ended up coming up to the bar to get a drink. i looked over at him and said, "god dammit i was hoping you were gonna unload on him." he smiled and said, "nah, i only fight men." i told the bartender i was covering his beer. he shook my hand, thanked me and i asked his name.
"Mike, you."
i answered, "Danny. nice to meet you. stay the fuck up Dude."
he turned and walked back to his game of pool.
stay up.
5 Comments on "ITLR: The Barking Doggy"
theasdgamer says:
"he had a slight smirk on his face. he never said a word, he just stood staring back with a shit eating grin."
I must have a twin out there or sumpin. That's exactly how I roll. Smiling casually normally, if I get a hostile look, change to smirk. I always know the bouncers.
dannyfrom504 says:
If/when I go to my local strip club it's to kick it with my boy Kenny. He always wants to hear about the site and tells me what girls to avoid.
commenting101 says:
I'm gonna miss your writing Danny boy.
dannyfrom504 says:
Nah dude, the site's gonna change- but I'll keep writing.
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No NaNo word count at this time. I am actually in a Write In session as this is being typed up. Not everyone has arrived, so I thought I'd take this time to do my BlogHer prompt.
Todays Prompt:
Nov. 3: If you could be completely honest with no regrets, what would you say and to whom?
I would have to say my mother. Back when I was very very young, someone did something very terrible to me. Someone too close that did something very vile. I never said anything. To anyone. In this, I developed many mental disorders that I hid and tried to cope with as best I could, even resorting to self-mutilation, which I still tend to do to this day.
I should have told me mother. In not telling my mother, and all these …things…started coming out of me and my cracked and fractured mind and soul, my mother though she did something wrong in raising me. She took it as a failure on her part.
It wasn't until my late teens that I tried to commit suicide and wound up in a hospital for a month. I went to a shrink, and HE blamed my mother, despite the fact I never told him this vile thing that happened to me.
So, all these years, she carried this burden that she had damaged me somehow. It wasn't until I was in my late 30's that I finally had a total and complete nervous breakdown and actually started getting real psychiatric help. To this day, I've not confided in my mother the vile thing. But now she knows it wasn't her fault. Some of it was just me. I was born this way. Schizophrenic, major bi-polar, major depression with psychotic episodes and anxieties of all kinds. I even suffered through agoraphobia for a few years. It took a long time to learn to leave the house to a 'safety zone'…and then expand that zone into more public places. I still don't go grocery shopping at Walmart unless its 2am.
If I could tell my mother the terrible vile thing I would. But I feel like it would do even more damage to her than good. She's old, frail, and so far away from me (She and my dad live in Guatemala as missionaries) I just couldn't do any more harm to her than I feel I already have.
We all have regrets in life. I have more than just this. I regret how I treated my ex-husband when we first divorced. However, this is something that I actually have rectified. I apologized. When he needed someone, I was there. And when I fell apart, he was there. We are the best of friends now. I don't know what I would do without him. Of course, yanno, still wanna kill him on occasion, but, guys will be guys. 😀


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So you have to move your office. What do you do now? You call several companies and if you get a return call, you try to explain to them what you are trying to accomplish. The movers come out and do a walkthrough. Half of them come back with a proposal the way they see it and not necessarily the way that you will have the least amount down time for your business.
Now you are more confused because you have heard several different proposals and ideas, and you are trying to sort out what will work.
At this point most buyers start with the cheapest bid price. They forget what they are trying to accomplish. By then you are taking a huge risk by choosing the cheapest price versus loss of productivity of your business.
It is hard to put a price on good service until the company you hire doesn't provide it. This is why if you use a Commercial Relocation Network or (CRN) representative anywhere in the country you can expect predictable, dependable service on every move. Most CRN clients care more about service than price because to them loss of productivity in their business is not an option.
No move ever goes more smoothly than it's planned. Workplace and commercial facility moves and services that involve no delays, no problems and no down time start with exhaustively detailed planning. There's no other way. That's why your CRN expert is the key to your success. CRN representatives are problem avoiders, not problem solvers. They are experts in planning a seamless relocation.
To be a member of CRN you must be recommended by a current member, and you and your company must perform at the highest level to stay in the group. These are personal relationships developed over time within the group based on trust and performance. The members in the CRN group are usually the most successful companies in their respective markets. This is why it's very important you understand what you are paying for in the move bid you have accepted.
Downtime, lost revenue, and angry bosses are just a few of the results of a poorly managed commercial move. Don't trust your commercial relocation to just any mover. There are questions you should know the answers to before selecting a commercial mover.
Using a member of CRN means it's a representative of a moving company that you can depend on to have the best process. You need the best people to move your organization from one location to the other with a minimum of interruption to your operation, at a cost that represents true value.
Some helpful points that you should be looking for from your moving company are:
Do you have a detailed relocation plan that outlines manpower requirements and a timing and workflow analysis needed to successfully accomplish the relocation? Successful commercial moves are about planning. If your mover can't provide evidence of a detailed planning process, be wary.
How many relocations of this size has the company done and can they provide a list of current satisfied customers? Check their credentials!
What is your qualification process for hiring employees? See if they put new hires through drug screen tests and background checks. Companies with a rigorous qualification process hire the most competent employees.
What type of insurance coverage does your company carry? Companies who carry the maximum insurance coverage will not be a liability to your company if something were to happen on the job.
What experience do they have in handling sensitive electronic equipment, including PCs and servers? Look for companies with specific experience moving critical IT equipment.
Have them describe their experience in handling modular furniture. It takes product knowledge to efficiently break down and put up modular furniture configurations. Look for detailed responses that provide clear evidence of that knowledge.
What post-move services do they provide? Post move services are usually defined in a detailed relocation plan. Look for companies that work with you even after the move to assure that you and your employees are 100% satisfied.
Your CRN member has the experience and expertise to guide clients through the moving process with a minimum of interruption to their businesses.
"When you provide solutions, you separate yourself from everyone else out there. Experience is the key to providing the right solutions and avoiding problems on a relocation."
THE CRN organization from top to bottom is committed to exceeding our customers' expectations. When it comes to office or industrial moving, less than perfect is a failure. To reduce your risk, choose a highly experienced professional office mover from the CRN roster and let them show you the CRN difference.
Chris Hovde
Director of Commercial Sales
Daryl Flood Logistics, Austin TX
450 Airline Dr., Suite 100 Coppell, Texas 75019
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Leheny Gibson Wines
Bilancia Reserve Pinot Gris 2013 Hawke's Bay
A bouquet filled with texture as well as the aromas of Gris with lightly spiced tree fruits of pear and pear skin, apple and quince, a light toasty/leesy note shows off the shape of the attack. On the palate - dry, firm, warm and fruity - a lush and ripe wine with flavours of spiced pear and apple with a lemon rind note; medium acidity, light creamy texture, balanced and well made with a longer finish.
90 Points
Bilancia Chardonnay 2014 Hawke's Bay
Very attractive bouquet a pure fruit and oak expression with distinctive ripe, fresh and baked stone fruit aromas with a nutty roasted cashew layer and a hint of butterscotch. On the palate - dry, firm, rich, bold, youthful and expressive; a wine still in development yet showing its potential with a grapefruit and peach fruit core, plenty of oak with spice and woody/nutty combination; medium+ acidity, plenty of bite and finish, balanced and well made with a long finish.
92 Points
Bilancia la collina Viognier 2014 Hawke's Bay
Very expressive bouquet with ripe stone fruits of apricot and peach - fresh and baked, pure; wild honey and wild yellow flowers, some punchy oak spice moments. On the palate - dry, loads of texture and packed with pure fruit flavours; apricots and peaches, red apple and citrus note, a hint of bacon; medium/medium+ acidity, some fine older oak moments and a long expressive finish. A wine that must be experienced.
93 Points
Bilancia Syrah 2013 Hawke's Bay
Ripe, dense, fruity and oaky; dark red berry fruit aromas with baked raspberry and black currants, plenty of toasty oak spice and woody vanilla moments, some peppery layers and harmonious expression overall. On the palate - dry, firm, youthful and varietal - packed with the flavours of dark berries - roasted raspberry and black currants, peppery moments and noticeable oak. Medium+ acidity and tannins - firm and youthful textures; very lengthy finish.
94 Points
Bilancia la collina Syrah 2010 Hawke's Bay
Powerful bouquet of wine midway through a integration phase; toasty, peppery, oaky and loaded with berry fruit aromas; complex and engaging. On the palate - dry, plentiful firm ripe tannins, medium++ acidity, new oak beginning to melt into the red and dark red fruits core, pepper grinds come and go; some coffee and bitter chocolate flavours with a hint of black olive - in other words a very complex wine; long finish.
95 Points
Bilancia la collina Syrah 2013 Hawke's Bay
Youthful, pure, ripe and intense bouquet of dark red berry fruits - raspberry, dark currants and blue fruit moments, five spice and pepper; plenty of new oak with some older seams noted, very complex. On the palate - toasty, dark cocoa and ripe dark berry fruit flavours, abundant tannins with chalk and dry stone textures, medium++ acidity, complex long finish. A fabulous wine that will age and charm for the next 5 - 10+ years.
97 Points


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I was pleasantly surprised by Wildwood. I popped in for a late lunch after visiting Rutland water and I'm glad to say that the quality of the food and service here is excellent. I can't wait to return at a later date to try more of the items on the menu. There is a sizable seating area both upstairs and downstairs and there is even a kids playroom for visiting families. The restaurant is clean, modern and has a lovely atmosphere. I'd recommend this place to anyone.
Great staff great food great price. Full package
14 Church St, Oakham LE15 6AA, UK – 01572 759656
Don't think people realise the change of ownership that has taken place. Great service with personality- try the whole Sea Bass- best around! Raffaele & Poppoy will look after you. Cheers
Great traditional Italian food and Rafaelle made us feel very welcome
Barnsdale Hall Hotel, Stamford Rd, Oakham LE15 8AB, UK – 01572 757901
Fantastic food ,great staff nice wine
Great lunch, had fish and chips, with tartar sauce, crushed peas, very well done to the chef. 👍


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As brand strategist and a newly minted entrepreneur, I spent a lot of time thinking about competition. And all of that thinking made me afraid. I was scared that having a business that was similar to someone else would make me less of an entrepreneur. I feared failing. If I'm being honest, I was afraid to even say hello to owners of businesses similar to mine. It's all too easy to see everything as a me versus them situation when you use the word competition. The very word implies that there is a winner and a loser. And in the world of blogging and creative entrepreneurship, that is not the case.
This is the story of how I figured that truth out for myself. Quotes carry a lot of meaning for me. I'm always underlining, doodling, and pinning words that speak truth. These words by Zen Shin cut to the heart of my thoughts surrounding competition, "A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms."
Success isn't about beating competition, rather it depends on self-understanding and self-improvement. All of the effort expended on being better than another person is better spent by investing in yourself and in others.
Every day, I fight fear and envy and the voice that tells me that I'm not good enough and remind myself of this truth: she (or he) is not your competition. I'm just beginning to learn that lesson, and maybe it's something that you need to hear too. That mindset shift takes time. I often whisper to myself, "Just bloom" because I get caught up in the idea of competition.
These are a few actions that have helped me bloom. Incorporating one or two of these ideas into your blog or business might be just what you need to kick your competitive mindset to the curb.
Instead of avoiding people in your niche, connect with them. Set up a time to chat over coffee, by phone, or through video conferencing. The people that you may have previously considered to be competition are in actuality the people who will best understand your struggles. You are perfectly positioned to offer mutual support, encouragement, and advice. Your "competition" is a resource, not an enemy.
Join forces with others in your field for a collaboration. Write a joint blog post series. Co-host a podcast. Create an e-course together.
I could keep listing potential collaboration opportunities. Even though your businesses overlap, you likely have different customer bases. You probably also have different strengths and work processes. Collaborating creates a win-win situation for all involved while competition only allows for a winner and a loser.
Focus on what you do well and let that be the center of your business. Emulating someone else will leave you exhausted and self-critical. Invest in your strengths. You'll be amazed at how much more joy you have.
Get really clear on what you do and don't do. Curate your service list. If a potential client asks for something outside of your comfort zone, refer them to someone else in your niche. You'll be happier. You'll be helping yourself and others bloom. And I bet people will return the favour.
Remember, friend: they are not your competition. When the going gets tough, tell yourself, "Just bloom."
Taylor Bryant is the owner of Jubilant, a brand strategy firm for creative entrepreneurs. On any given day, you can find her practicing Pilates, drinking a cup of hot tea, and helping her clients create brands worth celebrating. Instagram is her social media of choice, so be sure to say hello @wearejubilant
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All hands on deck to spread the word about this great opportunity for empowering our young women! Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan (SEAS) and the Sheboygan Yacht Club are offering a scholarship for a young woman to join the voyage on the tall ship Denis Sullivan this July 18th to July 24th.
Sister Under Sail / SEAS Scholarship Application
Sisters Under Sail
Scholarship Application Form 2015
Girls, ages 13 – 18, are invited to sail with Sisters Under Sail aboard the tall ship Denis Sullivan this summer as an all-women crewed ship. Sisters Under Sail is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching teen girls leadership skills and life lessons through sailing. Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan and Sheboygan Yacht Club will award a scholarship to an eligible teen for a 1-week passage and the adventure of a lifetime.
This scholarship opportunity, valued at $1,400, is available to girls between the ages of 13 – 18 with the follow parameters:
- Girls who have taken sailing instruction or demonstrated interest in marine activities.
- We consider many factors, including: response to application essay, letter of recommendation, community involvement, leadership experience and accomplishments.
- Applicants must submit the application by mail or electronically with essay and letter of recommendation by Wednesday, April 15th, 2015, 6pm EST.
- Mail: SEAS PO Box 1317, Sheboygan, WI 53082
- Email: email@example.com
- Fax: 920-457-8599
- If awarded, the participant must arrange for transportation to Mackinaw Island, MI where they will board the ship and their return transport from Milwaukee, WI.
- Paying it Forward: Upon completing the Sisters Under Sail onboard leadership program, the award winners will be required to host/attend a peer event to share their experience at the Sheboygan Yacht Club. Students will also be asked to provide video and/or written testimony about their adventure and lessons learned from the experience that can be utilized by Sisters Under Sail, SEAS and sponsors to further advance the program.
- July 18 – July 24 Mackinaw Island, MI to Milwaukee, WI.
Travel to and from the vessel is the responsibility of the family and is not covered in the scholarship award.
Questions and Contact Information: If you have any questions about the program or application process, please contact Matt Wierzbach, via email or phone at firstname.lastname@example.com and cell: 920-935-3638. Visit our website at www.seasheboygan.org.
Please email the completed application to Matt Wierzbach: firstname.lastname@example.com
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 by 6pm EST.
A selection committee will review the applications and offer scholarship awards by May 15, 2015.
Essay Overcoming Obstacles
Each applicant is required to respond to the following question using no more than 400 words:
"We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated," Maya Angelou said. Explain a time when you overcame an obstacle. What did you learn from the experience? How will you use this knowledge to improve your life and the lives of others?
Letter of Recommendation
Each applicant is to provide one letter of recommendation from a non-family member who can speak to the applicant's strength of character. This letter of recommendation must accompany the application.


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Kim Kardashian reveals sailor-inspired 'Rolling Stone' cover, opens up in new interview
Kim Kardashian might just break the Internet again.
In a tweet posted late Wednesday morning, Kim K officially revealed her Rolling Stone cover for its July 16-30 issue:
The cover, which is part of a photoshoot shot by the controversial fashion photographer Terry Richardson, features Kardashian dressed in a revealing take on a classic patriotic sailor costume, complete with a sailor hat, blue and white stripes, and a touch of red.
In an accompanying interview with the magazine, Kardashian gifted the world with a handful of incredible quotes, some of which we've pulled out below:
"I believe that I am so much smarter than I'm portrayed."
In 20 years she hopes she'll be remembered as both a businesswoman and a sex symbol: "I think you can be both. You can have it all."
"If I feel something, it's how I feel. I never say, 'I feel this way, so you should feel that way.' Not that there's anything wrong with it, but I just am who I am. But, yeah." She smiles. "I think you would call me a feminist."
""It's not that mysterious, what's happening with Rob," Kardashian says. "He has gained weight. He feels uncomfortable being on the show, and that's OK. Do I think he smokes weed, drinks beer, hangs out and plays video games with his friends all day long? Yes."
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In another of these new 21:30 Sunday matches, Betis will walk onto the Camp Nou pitch (newly laid) for round 19 of the season. The Camp Nou has always been a troublesome venue for visiting teams, but this year it is fortress like and has been uniquely strong. 9 games: 8 wins, 1 draw, 39 goals scored, 0 conceded. We met Betis last season in the Copa, during their spell in Segunda, and impressively smashed 5 past them at home. The away leg however we lost 3-1 and all of us were pretty impressed with the fight Betis showed that evening. We all know the situation, every game is a must win, I truly don't believe that recovering a margin larger than 5pts will be achievable.
Betis were traditionally the stronger of the Sevilla sides, though of course Sevilla have been superior of recent times, nevertheless, it was quite a shock when Betis were relegated in May 2010. In response they hired Pepe Mel as the new manager, he confidently led them back to La Liga in just one season, and this year they show no signs of facing the drop again. They are currently in 10th place, which is solid for a team without any true star players. Truthfully, on the whole this squad is less talented than the one relegated. The best known players are Chica, Arzu, Emana, Momo, Jonathan Pereira, and Ruben Castro. Castro represents the biggest goal threat, leading the team with 5 goals.
Fontas sadly joined Afellay and Villa on the long-term injury list, and it's very likely he won't return this season. Pedro tweaked his hamstring midweek and despite it not being serious, he won't participate tonight. The injury list is a bit larger than you'd like, and now we are also minus a versatile player in Maxwell, so the squad is thinning out. There is also a small matter of a trip to el Bernabeu Wednesday night for leg 1 of the Copa quaterfinals. Personally, I don't see Pep rotating much regardless of the Real Madrid match. Dropping points is no longer an option, and having just had a Christmas break, Pep can play with the training schedule to allow the players to be fresh Wednesday. The team needs to win tomorrow and it would be pleasant to see a dominating performance, but most importantly, creation and conversion of goal scoring opportunities. It's going to be a testing 2 weeks for the team, mentally and physically. But, I believe we will again rise to the occasion, whether versus Madrid or tomorrow against Betis.
On a side note, check out Messi's new boots made personally for him by Adidas to celebrate his FIFA Balon d Or win.


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Sienna Ray iTunes App
We launched the Sienna Ray App into iTunes in 2012. Acting originally as a beta user for a new template service out of Israel; due to the quality of creative work within our app we became their marketing example during series A + B funding pitches.
Our visual success was the outcome of surpassing the challenge of staying true to our brand key while working within a template structure. Without requiring additional coding/customization we adapted the catalogue to align with our clean and simple aesthetic.
Website Design + Development
NatalieKathleen.com Portfolio is built via Squarespace template with full design direction, asset creations and additional custom coding completed by myself.
Shop.SiennaRay.com Sienna Ray E-Commerce was built from scratch in 2011 under my art direction with web developing firm building out a sophisticated backend within Magento CMS platform. With an on brand, clean front end and a self sufficient back end programmed to seamlessly communication directly between customer/shipping/wharehouse without need for additional human web management during transactions. All product, design assets and basic coding updates are managed by myself and/or the Sienna Ray marketing team.
SiennaRay.com Flash website was the original handbag website created in 2009 in collaboration with an independant developer. The site is highlighted by a custom revolving/carousel image viewer along with traditional assets of a fashion brand's website. All seasonal updates are completed by myself and/or the Sienna Ray marketing team with CSS/HTML directly within the hosted server.


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Bread of Life Mission - Seattle
Approved October 10th, 2006
Statement of Integrity
The Bread of Life Mission purposes to conduct its business affairs and operate its services above reproach and with the highest level of integrity before God and man.
Concerned Parties
This conflict of interest policy is directed to all Board members and to any employees who influence the actions of the ministry or the Board, or make commitments on its behalf. Our Board and staff members shall exercise the utmost good faith in all transactions involved in their duties and shall not use their positions for personal gain.
Nature and Disclosure of Conflicting Interest
A conflicting interest may be defined as an interest or related party transaction (direct or indirect) between any person or entity which might affect, or might reasonably be thought by others to affect, the judgment or conduct of the Board or staff member. This would include all who make purchasing decisions, management decisions, and who have proprietary information concerning our ministry.
The interests of our ministry must have the first priority, and all purchases of goods and services must be made on a basis that secures for the ministry full competitive advantages as to product, service, and price. Conflicting interests (either direct or indirect) and related party transactions by any Board Member, staff member, or their family members, shall be disclosed by the board or staff member (in writing or verbally) and noted for the record in the Board minutes. This disclosure shall apply on any related party transactions, purchases, or contracts for products or services valued above $200.
In addition, any person with a conflicting interest must abstain from:
- Participating in discussions or deliberations with respect to the specific conflict (other than to present factual information or answer questions)
- Using personal influence to affect deliberations
- Making a motion concerning the conflict of interest
- Voting on the decision regarding the conflict of interest
- Executing agreements with regard to the conflict of interest
The member of the Board may be counted in the determination of a quorum at any meeting in which the subject of the conflict is discussed. The minutes shall reflect that the member abstained from the deliberations and the vote.
The ministry will keep a schedule of disclosures of related party transactions and it shall be reviewed annually at a board meeting. This schedule shall be presented to the auditor along with Board minutes.
Example Areas in Which Conflicts May Arise (include but not limited to)
Ø Persons or entities supplying goods and services to the ministry or who receive honoraria, royalties, or remuneration.
Ø Persons or entities from whom the ministry leases property or equipment.
Ø Persons or entities with whom the ministry is dealing or planning to deal in connection with the gift, purchase, or sale of real estate, securities, or other property.
Ø Persons who desire to use the ministry's personnel, equipment, supplies, or goodwill other than for the ministry's activities, programs, and purposes.
Related Party Transactions
If there is a related party transaction over $200 it may be allowed if the following procedures are followed:
1) The related party transaction is disclosed to the Board.
2) The decision is based upon the merits of providing acceptable quality and competitive price to the best interests of the ministry.
Solicitation for Personal Use or Gain
Ø Employees will not participate for financial remuneration in outside activities wherein their position on the staff is used to sell goods or raise money or other support for their personal gain.
Ø Employees or Board Members who have patented or copyrighted any devise, publication, or other item will not receive royalties for the use of such item within Gospel Rescue Mission.
Ø No employee or Board Member may purchase goods or services for personal use in the name of Gospel Rescue Mission.
All Board Members and the appropriate staff members (as determined above) shall receive a copy of this conflict of interest policy and shall adhere to its implementation, as well as complete the annual questionnaire.
Legal Ref. A.R.S. 15-323, 15-421, 15-502, 38-481, 38-501etseq., 38-503


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I saw it. In a crowded room. The look of regret shuddered quickly over his eyes. All those years later and in just one glimpse, I saw it. He looked at her and it was like everything clicked and he saw where he could have done better and what his life could have been.
That's the funny thing about could-have-beens, they all boil down to very small moments, where very small decisions were made. And these very small moments and decisions pile together to make monumental life-altering reactions.
But in that glimpse, he saw it. He saw the apology that was never delivered. He saw the flowers that failed to show up. He saw a lot of late nights, where she was left lonely in the name of "fun." He saw all the time dedicated to a lot of other people, but not her. He saw vices that he had turned into her guilt. And for the first time, he saw how tender she was. He saw how he had transformed her into the tough shell she had become and that all along, her tender-heart was waiting. Waiting for his trust and stability. This woman's heart had waited years for him. The gravity of that finally sank in and he blinked his eyes. The glance ended and they were both on their way.
They both went on to lead pretty great lives. But yet, there, in that moment, was the look of regret. The look of little moments caught up to someone. The look of, "I should have tried harder," and, "What would it be like now?"
I saw it there. It was only a moment. It was only a glimpse. It was that look of regret.