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100 Days: An Interview With District Attorney Andrea Harrington
By Andy McKeever
iBerkshires Staff
04:00AM / Friday, April 12, 2019
Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington is marking 100 days in office.
Andrea Harrington is sworn in as district attorney 100 days ago. She ran promising reform in the DA's office.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's been 100 days since the changing of the guard in the district attorney's office.
Andrea Harrington defeated incumbent Paul Caccaviello in November with a message of reform and change. She took the oath of office on Jan. 2 before a large crowd at the Berkshire Museum — and so began a new day in that office.
Earlier this week, Harrington announced the creation of
a domestic violence task force.
It was one of her campaign promises and one that she envisions as being preventative in nature to curb rising numbers of domestic and sexual violence cases.
But that had been only one of many promises she made and, on Tuesday, she said she's made plenty of inroads on the others.
"Prioritizing domestic and sexual violence felt like an obvious choice because of the dire statistics and the tragedies we've seen here in Berkshire County," Harrington said.
"That was something I talked about during the campaign and that piece was part of a campaign promise. That was a very clear thing. It is a public health crisis and there has been a vacuum in leadership and I am one of the few countywide elected officials and I just feel like I'm the person who is in the position to bring the community together to work for solutions."
Elizabeth Freeman Center Executive Director Janis Broderick said the number of restraining orders requested in the county has grown by 15 percent since 2015, with 1,107 filings in 2018. That rate is 36 percent higher than the state average. Stockbridge, Adams, Pittsfield, and North Adams ranked first, third, fifth, and sixth in 2017 among the highest rates of rape per population, she said, and Pittsfield Police refer about 800 cases a year to the non-profit organization.
Further, from 2015 through 2018, there have been six cases in which a woman was murdered by a husband or ex-boyfriend, she said. The last domestic murder prior to that was in 2009.
The task force will bring in training for law enforcement to recognize the signs of human trafficking better and when someone is at risk. The office will track cases at the moment of a report being filed rather than waiting for charges. Staff members will be trained in the address confidentiality program and Harrington is working with state officials to review domestic fatality cases and bring new services to the county.
The new program followed an announcement that the office would end its reliance on cash bail. Harrington said bail is intended to ensure people return for court, but too often people are being held pre-trial because they can't afford the bail.
"For so long, the way prosecutors were judged and the way they made decisions was fear based. If you don't ask for somebody to be incarcerated and they go out and do something terrible, then it feels like a failure to the community. That has driven a lot of decisions we've seen prosecutors making throughout the country," Harrington said.
"To be a prosecutor and stand up and say we aren't going to ask for cash bail, we aren't going to ask people to be held pre-trial unless they are dangerous or a demonstrative flight risk, it felt like a bold thing to do."
The courts ruled that judges can't set bail at a price too high for the defendant to afford. Harrington said that is difficult to determine, especially with people who live in the margins. The focus is going to be only asking for cash bail if the person has a demonstrated risk of leaving the area to avoid prosecution. For the more serious crimes, the District Attorney's Office is focusing on having the defendant be held if he or she is a danger to others.
"In the past, bail has been used to incarcerate people pre-trial. It is just the way it functioned," Harrington said.
Those two initiatives are now in place but new initiatives are only one area on which the office has been focusing its work in the last four months. The first step was building a new team.
"It's the most foundational component of all of the things we are going to accomplish in this office, having the right team in place," Harrington said.
"We have hired 10 ADAs that were new to the office. We've hired five additional people, non-attorney positions, some of them new positions to the office like Helen Moon is the director of new initiatives, Dina Guiel is the director of operations. Those are new positions. We hired a new director of victim services and the director of communications, which is new to this office to have somebody doing that full time."
Harrington said the team includes two Spanish-speaking assistant district attorneys and she is in the process of hiring for three more positions: a Spanish-speaking victim advocate, a juvenile diversion case manager, and a director of community outreach.
"Those are going to be essential to fill in order to accomplish what we want to accomplish," Harrington said.
The early work has included revamping the organizational structure of the prosecutor's office and putting new leadership in place.
Karen Bell was hired to take over as first assistant district attorney. The director of communications job was revamped and Dennis Yusko hired to head that. Richard Dohoney was brought on to become more of a manager and to head district court. Jeanne Kempthorne was brought on as chief of appeals, to serve as legal counsel, and to head the ethics office — the latter two roles are new to the Berkshire County.
"We changed the leadership in the office. It was important to have leaders who believed in the values and the mission that voters voted for," Harrington said.
Guiel, as director of operations, is currently in the process of reviewing and changing the policies and procedures that will guide the office. It is a job Harrington said is important to get everybody on the same page.
"We needed to have a person who was focused on that. This office processes around 7,000 cases per year so there is a lot of work going on every day and we need specific people working on the organizational piece but also new initiatives and prevention work," Harrington said.
Harrington with State Auditor Suzanne Bump not long after taking office.
With new personnel in place, Harrington is bolstering their work with an array of training and educational sessions. Western New England College of Law professor Tina Cafaro was brought in to do a series of training sessions for assistant district attorneys including such things as dangerousness hearings to complement the move from cash bail. The team visited the House of Corrections and the Chicopee Women's Facility. The staff for different courts meets on a weekly basis to review cases and determine how to tackle them.
"We are really working on giving the ADAs the tools they need," Harrington said.
She is bringing in Adam Foss, an advocate for criminal justice reform, and Emily Bazelon, the author of the book "Charged," to discuss what the future of the criminal justice system can look like.
Meanwhile, the office is changing the way it reviews the work of an assistant district attorney. Harrington said she will be doing a pilot project in the fall with the organization Fair and Just Prosecution on how to evaluate the work of the district attorneys that reflect the 21st century prosecution.
"We are going to be providing our ADAs with the criteria for what they are going to be evaluated on," Harrington said.
Those efforts are setting the stage for a new culture in the office. Harrington is pushing for a shift from judging a prosecutor solely by the number of convictions to judging them on whether or not they made a just and fair decision.
Harrington said it is a shift to focusing more heavily on the "ethical and moral obligation" of a prosecutor rather than numbers.
"We make decisions every day. We sit around this table and we talk about what is the right thing to do? What's a fair thing? What's the just thing," Harrington said. "There have been two petitions for expungement (sealing or erasing a conviction or arrest) that we have supported and we are told this office has only ever opposed petitions for expungement. There have been cases that we have agreed for someone to go into treatment instead of seeking jail time. But we are also very aggressive with people who committed violence."
Harrington has also changed the way cases are assigned. She is midway into the process of creating a vertical prosecution model in which one prosecutor and one victim advocate are assigned to a case from the start to the end. Previously, a case could pass among many prosecutors.
"It's the norm in other offices but it is a change here in Berkshire County," Harrington said. "You are not invested in the case when it is not something you've been working on throughout the life of the case. It is difficult for the victims because they have to deal with different people all of the time."
She said as new cases come in, they are being assigned in that manner. She expects by July the entire caseload will be assigned that way. Harrington said when she took office there had been a significant backlog in cases that Bell has been focused on reducing.
With those pieces coming together, Harrington's team is focusing on more programmatic changes such as the domestic and sexual assault task force.
Moon was hired to head special projects and bring many of the initiatives Harrington had campaigned on to life. Her first task is to create a juvenile diversion program.
Harrington said such a program is mandated by state law but exactly how it will work in Berkshire County is being developed. Moon has been researching various models and reaching out to community partners who will serve a role in it. Harrington expects that to be in place within the next two months.
The juvenile program is also intended to be focused more on prevention. She envisions a school being able to refer a student to the office to get services, whether it be drug treatment or mental health treatment or anything else that they need.
"Our ultimate goal is a pre-arrest diversion program. We want a formal program. What is happening now is kids are being diverted informally, which in itself is not a bad thing, but we want to make sure that all kids are being treated fairly across the community," Harrington said.
"We want to make sure that kids on the west side of Pittsfield have the same opportunity for diversion and staying out of the criminal justice system as kids from Lenox."
Essentially, Harrington wants the community organizations to intervene with at-risk youth before they fall into the criminal justice system. Harrington said so often there are young people involved with firearms, drugs, or have mental health problems that could be helped before they go down the wrong path.
"We would be looking for the schools to be referring students to our diversion programs, really working hand in hand with them," Harrington said.
"I get a lot of reports from parents whose kids are being bullied. I think it is difficult for the schools because they don't want kids involved in the criminal justice system but there is a vacuum there that I think my office can help."
The office had a program focused on the schools that is being altered. She said the office will still teach classes on such things as sexting, consent, and bullying, but resource-intensive efforts of teaching and running programs in the school will be scaled back in favor of bringing in other service providers who can provide direct service to students.
"Historically the community outreach in this office really focused on providing direct service to the schools in the form of teaching classes. There are classes like the life skills class. The office put in a significant level of resources into this program. It is my goal to be more strategic about our approach to community outreach and engagement," Harrington said. "We are going to be looking to get help from other parts of the community to provide more of those direct services."
In the near future, Harrington says she wants to roll out more programs to address the opioid issue in the Berkshires. She wants to cut the demand for drugs down by getting more people into treatment and building a partnership with the probation system to make it more attractive for defendants to get help instead of a criminal record.
"If you are a person who wants to get help, we are going to help you get the resources you need," Harrington said.
She said she's been in conversation with the Massachusetts commissioner of probation about which type of programs can be used or piloted in the Berkshires to help create those pathways.
On the supply side, however, Harrington says her office wants to be aggressive in taking down large networks of drug dealers. She is calling on more law enforcement resources to be brought in to help limit the number of drugs being sold.
"We need more police officers. We need more state troopers. We've been working to make more connections with the FBI, the U.S. Attorney's Office was in here last week. We are really looking to utilize all of the resources that we can," Harrington said.
She added that she met with the Insurance Fraud Commission to discuss ways it can help with issues of doctors overprescribing.
Another promise Harrington made was to review un-indicted allegations of sexual assault. She said she has formed an internal working group to do that but is currently facing difficulties in identifying specific cases.
"Our files here are incomplete about cases that ultimately were not charged. So we are left in a position where we have to do a lot of work just to identify cases where there was an alleged sexual assault and nothing charged," Harrington said.
"We started by requesting from the State Police Crime Lab a list of all of the rape kits they have from Berkshire County. It is going to take them a little bit to get that to us. But it is going to be a good starting point and we can cross-reference that with our local police departments and hopefully get their investigative files in those cases."
One case Harrington or her office isn't touching is the one that became a talking point in the election. An attorney, who supported Harrington, went on the attack against the former administration for not prosecuting a case allegedly at Williams College. Harrington said she opted to shift that case to another prosecuting office for review to avoid any issues of perceived impropriety.
"Because that became such a feature of the campaign — not from my campaign but it is was an issue that was talked about in the press during the course of the campaign — we felt that it was really in the interest of justice that a prosecutor from outside this office takes a look at that case. I wouldn't want to be in the position where a defendant or a suspect had serious questions about if there was a bias or a conflict of interest on part of the prosecutor," Harrington said.
"We sent that out to a prosecutor in Suffolk County who is reviewing the materials in that case and submitting a report as to whether or not they believe there is probable cause to send it to a grand jury."
Meanwhile, data is also delaying the process for another promise Harrington had made: to more closely track and report on outcomes specifically when it comes to people of color in the justice system. Harrington said the case management system isn't equipped to easily track that information. That is an issue that is happening across the state and Harrington believes the state may upgrade the 25-year-old system to more easily keep that information.
"It can be used to track the kind of data I want to track but it is not easy to implement. Statewide, the Massachusetts District Attorney's Association, we are all being asked to provide a lot more and different kinds of data than we have in the past and everybody recognizes the current technology isn't going to allow us to do it in a way that is practical," Harrington said.
"We are starting to talk to the Legislature about an updated data tracking management system. It is not an easy project but I do expect that down the road it is something we will be able to solve at a statewide level."
A citizens advisory board is in the making. That was an initiative she believes will help provide the office with better feedback and more diverse viewpoints on the criminal justice system than ever before.
"We have looked at the way David Sullivan, the Northwestern District Attorney's office, runs his citizens advisory board. They meet quarterly. Once we get our domestic violence, sexual violence task force up and running and functioning, the next thing will be to start looking at the citizen's advisory board," Harrington said.
The district attorney said she is also looking to hasten the speed at which a case goes through the system. But, the office really only has control of the pace of the prosecutors.
"Justice delayed is justice denied. It is a huge goal to move things faster. Things in the courts here move much slower than we'd like. We are really taking responsibility for the prosecutors part in that," Harrington said.
When she took office, the court was flexible and allowed for additional time to get prepared for many of the larger cases. Harrington said now the office is all caught up and she expects the assistant prosecutors to be prepared for trial every day.
"We are really in a position now where we are pushing defense counsel to be ready for trial. We are ready for trial. We have trials we can go on every time we go into court. We really are pushing to have cases tried," she said.
But Harrington also said she isn't pushing too fast. There are cases with multiple murders coming up, and she'd rather have the assistant district attorneys completely ready before going to trial.
"It is more important that we do those right than just rushing them through," Harrington said.
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City Colleges does not own, manage, or operate The Harold Washington Cultural Center. In January of this year, City Colleges acquired the mortgage on the Harold Washington Cultural Center from Urban Partnership Bank and is attempting to unjustly foreclose on the loan. Recently, City Colleges and/or its agents have used intimidation tactics in an effort to disrupt activities at the Harold Washington Cultural Center by coming onto the property all hours of the day and night. City Colleges has been admonished to not trespass on the property.
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The Art of a Bad Deal Revisited
Score one for J.D. Drew and Aramis Ramirez. The players signed contracts two years ago allowing them to opt out after their second season. Guess what? They both did. The players won and their teams lost. No ifs, ands, ors, or buts about it.
Drew exercised his option last Thursday and is now a free agent. He left three years and $33 million on the table. Ramirez filed for free agency on October 30, turning his back on $11M in 2007 and $11.5M in 2008, before agreeing to a new five-year, $75 million deal with the Cubs.
Ramirez's windfall is highly transparent. His total salary increases by $7.5M over the next two seasons and he has gained an extra three years of security at $15M per. The 28-year-old third baseman has a full no-trade clause through 2010 and the right to void his contract after four years.
We won't know how much Drew stands to gain until he comes to terms with his new team. But one thing is certain: J.D. will sign a more lucrative deal than the one he just forfeited. You can take that to the bank.
First of all, it was not an accident that Scott Boras negotiated the escape clause to coincide with the arrival of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Secondly, Boras sized up the market, determined that Drew would be one of the most highly prized free agents this offseason, and realized his client would have no problem securing a better contract than what remained on the old arrangement.
Based on Ned Colletti's comments, the Dodgers are not going to bid on Drew. According to the Los Angeles Times, the general manager, who hadn't spoken to his star right fielder since October 6, was "surprised" and "disappointed" in Drew's decision to test the free agent waters. Colletti was also blunt in his assessment of the situation. "I'm done. He wants out. He can have out."
I recognize that it was Paul DePodesta--and not Colletti--who signed Drew to that one-sided deal in December 2004. But Ned inherited the contract and could have negotiated a new one if he wanted to keep Drew in Dodger Blue. It might be a painful lesson but the door swings both ways. The Dodgers exercised their right not to pick up Eric Gagne's $12M option for 2007 and J.D. Drew exercised his right not to return to the Dodgers. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
Drew was a polarizing figure in L.A. He was generally supported by the sabermetric crowd but never embraced by the casual fan or the mainstream media. In fact, there are many who see Drew's exit and say good riddance, others who view his departure as a blessing, and those who seem relieved by it all. The more objective, even-handed take on the matter seems to be the exception rather than the rule.
Whether one likes or dislikes Drew is not the point here. Players who hit close to .300/.400/.500 don't grow on trees. Lost on the critics is the fact that Drew was the #1 right fielder in the NL last year and the sixth-best in the majors (behind Jermaine Dye, Vladimir Guerrero, Ichiro Suzuki, Mike Cuddyer, and Bobby Abreu).
The point is that the Dodgers are worse off without Drew than with him. His production cannot be easily replaced in today's market for $11 million per year. The Dodgers--and the Cubs in the case of Ramirez--made a costly mistake in agreeing to the escape clause. As I pointed out in The Art of a Bad Deal in January 2005, "you don't give the other side the right to put (the contract) back or call it away unless you get something in return."
A year later, I included the following comments on Drew in High Risk, High Reward:
The risk to the Dodgers is twofold: (1) if J.D. plays well, he has the ability to opt out of his contract; (2) on the other hand, if Drew gets hurt and/or plays poorly, he sticks around for the last three years of his contract and collects the remaining $33 million owed to him.
Heads Drew wins, tails the Dodgers lose. One way or the other, the outcome was not going to work out in L.A.'s favor. Mind you, between the two risks, losing a productive Drew earlier than expected beats the heck out of keeping an unproductive Drew for three additional years.
Nonetheless, the Dodgers now face the prospect of having to replace Drew in an environment in which comparable players will cost them more dollars and years. Welcome to the laws of supply and demand. Economics 101. When demand exceeds supply, prices rise. In the case of MLB, the supply of talent is more or less fixed while the amount of money chasing these goods has generally been on the rise.
Baseball teams are awash with cash and the bidding for top-tier talent will be fast and furious. The Dodgers will either be forced to pay up for Alfonso Soriano or Carlos Lee, or settle for someone like Moises Alou, Frank Catalanotto, Cliff Floyd, Luis Gonzalez, Aubrey Huff, or Trot Nixon. Besides Nixon, none of these players have the tools to play right field. Andre Ethier could be switched from one corner to the other, freeing up a spot in left for one of the above or perhaps even James Loney (should the Dodgers bring back Nomar Garciaparra).
Given Colletti's reluctance to hand the center field job to Matt Kemp, the Dodgers will also need to re-sign Kenny Lofton, pursue Juan Pierre or Gary Matthews Jr., or make a trade for someone like Chone Figgins.
No matter what, the Dodgers are going to spend more money or wind up with lesser players than Drew at all three outfield spots. There's just no opting out of that.
Can the Dodgers offer Drew arbitration and get draft picks for him?
In Drew's case, I don't think the opt-out clause was a bad thing. In fact, I think any team signing him should probably give him a frontloaded contract with another opt-out clause to encourage him to take it.
Without an opt-out clause and the promise of more money than he's currently making, there is absolutely nothing to keep this guy motivated. This won't be popular, but I'll say without his opt-out clause this year you'd have seen a different Drew. This guy needs Tony Robbins, bad. He doesn't show up unless there's something in it for him he doesn't already have.
I would offer him a deal that puts a ton of money upfront for the first two years of the deal, an opt-out clause, and then a much reduced salary for the remainder of the contract, because I'd be scared to be stuck with him when he's got no incentives to play for. I think anyone who signs him to more than a 4 year, $56 million contract with no opt-out clause or incentive to continue playing well will be making a colossal mistake. Drew is one of the few players whose achievements will always be more valuable on paper than on the field I believe. He's underrated, but not by a whole lot.
The Cubs shafted themselves on Ramirez. Like the Dodgers, I say good riddance to Drew. He played a full season in 2006, but this guy's injury-prone history would scare me away from a long-term deal.
As much as I disliked Buzz Bissinger's book, buried in the mass of nonsense were some legitimate observations. And one of them may be the characterization of Drew as someone who simply does not play hard much of the time or work hard to hone his considerable skills. That does not mean he has no value, but I think APing's points are correct. Any team that signs him needs to build in incentives and protections for itself.
Great analysis (do you get tired of hiring that?), Rich.
I honestly don't understand what was the incentive for both clubs to make those damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't deals.
I really hope Dodger fans get a right fielder who hits about .220 with a .250 on base percentage and .300 slugging percentage. I'm a bit ashamed of how my fellow Red Sox fans behaved toward Keith Foulke and Mark Bellhorn but that's kind of passion gone awry. How do you leave games early and work yourself into a hate for J.D. Drew and Paul DePodesta? It's like some impossible combination of apathy and antipathy.
"you don't give the other side the right to put (the contract) back or call it away unless you get something in return."
This is probably the most important observation of the piece (even though it was from an earlier one!). This type of contract isn't necessarily bad; it just increases the risk for the teams making the deal. In order to justify such a clause, teams need to make sure that they're signing guys for less than they're worth or that the contracts are backloaded. This amounts to a player "paying" (by taking less money now/in the beginning of the contract) to put them in a more favorable position down the road. It's almost as if the player is insuring themself against injury or poor play down the road, and the premium is the early years in the contract.
In the case of the two contracts above, I don't recall many observers claiming that Drew and Ramirez were signing for "less than market value". The players got their insurance and the teams paid the premium.
Can the Dodgers offer Drew arbitration and get draft picks for him?
Yes, I believe Drew is a Type A Free Agent and treated like all the others.
It sure won't Ned long to wreck the Dodgers. Amazing with that crop of minor leaguers that they will just slip further and further away from the playoffs.
As pointed out by James T, the key observation in he article is "you don't give the other side the right to put (the contract) back or call it away unless you get something in return." But then how can we assume that the Dodgers did not get something back? We would have to know what the Dodgers would have had to pay Drew, and for how many years, absent the option, to know what concessions they actually received in return for the option, and we don't know that. James T assumes, or relies on very limited evidence to conclude, that Drew received a contract that was equal to market rate even without the option and that therefore the Dodgers just gave away the option for nothing. That would indeed be bad business. But it's not easy to estimate what the market value for a particular player is or was, and it is thus difficult to look back in hindsight and conclude whether the Dodgers were or were not adequately compensated for the value of one aspect of the entire Drew contract,the opt-out clause. I do agree that the Dodgers' front office whining about Drew's exercise of his contractual right is completely inappropriate. You have to assume that players will exercise their contract rights to their best advantage, just as players have to assume teams will do the same.
Rich, nice article, and not to pick on you, but I think you owe an apology to Mr. Garciaparra for your comments in the "High Risk, High Reward" article you linked. I think we can safetly say he delivered a "high reward" to the Dodgers last year, especially when he shouldered the franchise player load that was supposed to be Drew's.
I don't know if I owe Garciaparra an "apology," but I will admit that I underestimated his contributions this year. In a previous article, I actually gave the following prediction:
"If he's healthy, what's he going to hit? .280-.300/.320-.340/.460-.480? I'm sorry, but these numbers look like Shea Hillenbrand to me."
Using the mid-points of my ranges (.290/.330/.470), I was low but not that far off from his results (.303/.367/.505). He walked more than I anticipated and pounded out a few more doubles but was in the ballpark otherwise.
I'm not so sure that Nomar was a "high reward" though. I will admit that he earned his money ($8.5M, consisting of $6M in salary and $2.5M in incentives) but don't think he did much more than that. Yes, his rate stats were nice. However, he only played 122 games. By comparison, J.D. Drew played 146 games and put up a higher OBP than his teammate and virtually the same SLG.
I still don't completely buy the whole "J.D. Drew is lazy and unmotivated" line. In Bissinger's book, you get the feeling that LaRussa has some sort of personal grudge against Drew and Buzz is just acting as his mouthpiece. For all the praise he deserves for Prayer for a City and Friday Night Lights, his ode to Tony was truly awful.
Drew will always have that stigma and people have demonized him since day 1 for failing to sign with the Phillies in '97. The guy's injury prone--though no more so than Nomar--yet Nomar's a "gamer" and a "team leader" or what have you and Drew is just "soft". Whatever.
I'll still take a lineup of lazy .300/.400/.500 hitters any day of the week; the Bill Plaschke's and Ned Colletti's of the world can have all the David Ecksteins they want. Despite what the sentiment in LA may be, sprinting to first base on a pop out doesn't put any runs on the board.
Drew is alleged to have signed a 2 year/$30M deal with the Red Sox. He's getting more money per year, but fewer years, and less money overall. In this market, that's a pyhrric victory.
Fewer years is a good thing, not a bad thing. He is basically getting the same amount of money from the Red Sox over the next two years that he would have received from the Dodgers, especially if you take the discounted present value approach to analyzing the two deals.
Who knows what the market will be like in two years? Based on history, it will probably be better than it is today. Drew will be a couple of years older and perhaps slightly less marketable, but I would be surprised if he doesn't make out quite a bit better on a combined basis than had he stayed on board with the Dodgers for three more years.
In the last two years of his contract with the Dodgers Drew was paid about $104,000 per game. I'm just guessing, but that's got to be among the best paid players in the game. Though this wasn't his fault- he took a pitch off the wrist to lose much of the '05 season - it was something he and Boras could have considered when choosing to opt out. Again, he had the right to make the decision he made. And Boras probably has an ethical duty to recommend that Drew leave. But Drew wasn't obligated to hose the people who signed an injury-plagued, talented outfielder to $11 million per. Just as I would argue the Dodgers would be ethically (and financially) wise to re-sign Gagne at some medium rate, Drew would do well to experience the horror of an $11 million paycheck to fulfill the spirit of his initial contract.
Thanks, Andre. In a "feel good" sense, it would be nice if players such as Drew and Gagne (who made $18 million in 2004-05 for pitching 15.1 innings or more than a million dollars per IP) agreed to play for less than market value after shortchanging their employers in previous years.
But, in the real world, both sides always do what is best for them contractually at that moment in time. Sometimes the teams appear to get stiffed, and other times the players seem to be the ones who get shafted.
As fans, we all yearn for loyalty (both ways). It is unfortunate in this day and age of "merry-go-round" baseball that players will come and go and teams will almost never look or feel the same from one year to the next.
I don't disagree with what you just said. But my suggestion that Drew would do well to live up to the spirit of a contract isn't (entirely) about idealism.
On another note, this is a great thread and a very cool site.


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28 January 2014
something bright for a cold january
This is a really simple salad form the Ottolenghi cookbook — I've been making this salad with English cucumbers (pictured here but those small Mexican cucumbers are even better), poppy seeds, Fresno peppers, salt, sugar, rice vinegar, and sunflower oil. It was fantastic paired with the Korean tacos that Miss Fats made me last weekend, and it's fantastic with a simple sandwich on rye.
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26 January 2014
seeded rye — returning to bread
As the "Polar Vortex" descends upon Chicago again, I decided that I needed a good, hearty bread for lunches this week. I made Dan Lepard's seeded rye (from Short and Sweet), using anise seeds, coriander, caraway, and lemon zest as its spice; I substituted apple cider for the recommended malt vinegar (which I didn't have), and I added a bit of diastic malt for good measure. The recipe calls for honey or molasses, so I used a very dark buckwheat honey.
The dough is a thick paste, foreign even to someone like myself who has made breads with a lot of rye (and even Vollkornbrot, but the texture is very different with all the rye chops, which are nearly impossible to find). It rose slowly, and baked beautifully:
Making bread is something I've just started again after a hiatus of four or five years — I developped baker's asthma, a common form of occupational asthma, and I've only recently begun baking bread (pastry, quickbreads, and the like are less of a hazard). I haven't worked in a bakery in about five years, and have since started a PhD in literature.
Now that I'm returning to bread, I've been avoiding the phenomenal Bread by Jeffrey Hamelman, partially out of the trauma with which I associate his phenomenal book (the book was an inspiration, and having to leave my career as a baker because my work was literally suffocating me is something I'd never wish on anyone).
And here I am, returning to bread, more careful than ever, and my apartment smells glorious.
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Labels: anise seeds, bread, buckwheat honey, caraway, coriander, rye
18 January 2014
Pining for a coast?
I've been eating less seafood in Chicago than I might have eaten back in Massachusetts — I know that much food travels way too far either way — but some fish (sardines, mackerel) really don't travel. And then I realized that we can get decent mussels.
I made a basic egg pasta recipe ⅓ all purpose flour, ⅔ semolina.
I sautéed onions, whole chiles de árbol, and celery in butter with olive oil. To this I added garlic and cherry tomatoes, and then a splash of white wine and the mussels: it cooks in a couple of minutes, just the right time for fresh pasta to cook.
Garnished with salt, pepper, and parsley, it's simple, quick, easy, and delicious.
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I've spent the biggest part of this rainy day at home today, the first in a week or so. I've not done much actually; some washing, some cleaning, some folding, some dog-feeding, cob-webbing and re-arranging of bits n pieces. I went into town with Mr R for a quick trip to Mitre 10 for some paint for our lounge room and some veggie punnets ... tomorrow's projects! (weather and motivation permitting!)
I had a friend pop in with a beautiful blessing of a lovely skirt and gorgeous dress for little Miss P who because of her growth spurt, is now too tall for all of her dresses. I have such wonderful friends. Little Miss P will be over the moon.
While writing this post Mr R is sleeping and I am listening to Belfast Revival ... I love Irish music! I've really not done much at all today ... so why this post? Because I am so happy to be at home, relaxed and keeping our lovely home clean and orderly for my family. Yes, I know I hear you, it's just the normal stuff that we are to do every day with or without recognition. What's the big deal?
There is such joy and peace in serving my family with a heart attitude of love, joy and thankfulness. That's the big deal. A heart doing the mundane things of life with a good attitude is a heart giving praise and thanks to God for the blessings He so lavishly gives.
We can scrub, wash, fold, dust, re-arrange, pick up odd socks, sweep up carcasses of sunflower seeds from our children's beloved birds, clean out the fridge, cook, mop floors, weed weed and weed again, all to the glory of God!
My heart is full, not burdened, just full to the brim of His love for me and His provision and care for me and mine. Full of thankfulness for friends who love my children as well as me. Full of thanks for this home that is ours to love in and mine to keep.
Everything is beautiful with thankfulness.
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JACKSON — Three federal judges say they won't redraw Mississippi's legislative districts or order the state to hold a new round of elections in 2013. The order came yesterday in a lawsuit that the state chapter of the NAACP had filed earlier to challenge state House and Senate redistricting. Legislative maps have to be updated once a decade to account ...Read More »
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City asks Justice Department to reject state redistricting plan
MORTON — The City of Morton has asked the Department of Justice to reject the redistricting plan for the Mississippi House of Representatives. The Scott County Times reports the board of aldermen acted this past week at the request of state Rep. Tom Miles, a Democrat from Forest. Miles has protested how the House districts were drawn because it cuts ...Read More »
Legislature delivers redisticting plan to Justice Department
JACKSON — Legislative leaders say plans for new district lines for the House and Senate have been delivered to the Department of Justice. House Elections Committee chairman Bill Denny, R-Jackson, tells the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal the legislative plan was delivered this week. The 122 House districts and 52 Senate districts have to be updated after each Census to account ...Read More »
Justice Dept. approves redistricting; opponents still unhappy
JACKSON — The U.S. Justice Department has approved Hinds County's redistricting plan, but opponents remain unhappy. Critics of the plan say it leaves a number of communities fragmented for no good reason. A department spokesman said the plan was approved last week. The plan's opponents say it splits apart communities that have long voted together. For instance, Pete Perrry of ...Read More »
Consultant expected to release remap proposal to city council
JACKSON — A consultant firm hired by the city of Jackson to help with City Council redistricting efforts says it's almost ready to submit a final remap proposal for the council's vote. D.L. Johnson Consultants says the proposal relies heavily on the input of each council member. The Clarion-Ledger reports Hollis Watkins, one of the consultants, noted in a progress ...Read More »
City sets public hearings to discuss ward redistricting
GAUTIER — Two public hearings have been set on the redistricting of wards in the city of Gautier. The Mississippi Press reports the city council scheduled the hearings for July 2 and July 16. The city's population soared from 11,681 in the 2000 census to 18,572 in the 2010 count, a 59 percent increase. City officials have pointed to the ...Read More »
Senate approves redistricting plan; needs House approval
JACKSON — The Mississippi Senate today adopted its own redistricting plan that includes more majority-black districts and fewer split precincts. The Senate also rubber-stamped a House map that the House approved last week. The Senate plan still needs House approval. Legislative maps have to be updated each decade to balance the population in the districts. The redistricting chairman, Republican Sen. ...Read More »
Senate unveils redistricting map; scheduled for vote today
JACKSON — A proposed new map for the Mississippi Senate includes more majority-black districts and fewer split precincts statewide. The Republican senator who led the redistricting effort, Merle Flowers of Southaven, said he's confident it will be adopted with bipartisan support. "We have worked hard to draw a plan that's fair and complies with the law," Flowers said as the ...Read More »
Senate expected to unveil redistricting plan today; vote tomorrow
JACKSON — Mississippi Senate leaders plan to reveal redistricting plans for the chamber this afternoon, with the intention of asking the full Senate to approve the map tomorrow. Republican Sen. Merle Flowers, of Southaven, is redistricting chairman for the 52-member chamber. He said Monday that the proposed new map should make most senators happy. "I think we will post a ...Read More »
House Republicans push through redistricting plan
JACKSON — Mississippi House Republicans pushed through a redistricting plan yesterday that critics say would cut the number of white Democrats in the 122-member body. House members voted 70-49 for the plan, with 63 Republicans and seven Democrats supporting it. House Elections Chairman Bill Denny, a Jackson Republican, said the changes preserve black-majority districts and reflect population shifts since the ...Read More »


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PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma injections involve taking your own blood or bone marrow and separating out all the different constituents. The aim is to produce a concentrated solution containing important building blocks to help accelerate healing and repair. It also contain stem cells, which are special cells that can transform in to almost any tissue type. There are some studies showing promising and exciting results. Treatment of tendinopathies has shown improvement in pain with injections of PRP. It is also useful in helping meniscal Repair and ACL Internal Brace Repair, bringing all the building block for healing in a concentrated form.
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Amrit Sharma necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 71 diseños de 19 diseñadores freelance.
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Upgrade Avenue is a community focused on empowering College students so they may make better-informed decisions and confidently navigate in the job market in this 21st Century economy. We believe that it is in everyone's best interest when the youth of today feel empowered to do what they love, and have a network of support, guidance and trust that they can rely on.
Demographics - College students and recent grads. Looking for internships and jobs. Looking to learn how to best perform in a competitive environment.
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Option 2: But now I feel, a strong orange and blue will work well.
I'm open to either solutions. I'm hoping the different logo submissions will help me decide that better.
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Please see the attached photo. it's a rough draft, but the final does not have to be anything like it. It's just one option. I like the "U" to be similar to a http://bit.ly/fVKcwc University "U".. but taking advantage of the "Up" in Upgrade. Optional - play with the "avenue" part of Upgrade Avenue. That is all.
Appreciate your time and effort. I can't wait to accept your submission. Thanks!
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Mentes can refer to:
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Tonight is the first night of the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID's Oktoberfest on Fifth. There are more than 30 participating bars and restaurants along the Avenue between Dean and 18th Streets. If you are heading out, here are some tips and tools:
- The party starts at 7 and ends, technically, at 11 pm
- Look for Oktoberfest posters along the avenue to find participants. You can also go to parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/oktoberfest to map out your evening. Speaking of map, visit the bid's website on your mobile device and click on the "Google Map" link to find a participating restaurant or bar near you.
- Be on the lookout for a bus with an Oktoberfest banner on the side, riding along the avenue. Hop on for free to get from one end of the BID to the other.
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In 2010 and 2012, the charge that the GOP was too "extreme" for the American public was propagated by Democrats and their supporters in the media alike. How times change.
On Wednesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) showed that he could deftly respond to "gotcha" questions designed to frame Republicans as fringe and fanatical. Allahpundit's take on this episode is a must-read. When asked what restrictions on abortions he favors, Paul responded by turning the tables. He challenged the press to ask Democrats the same question, and specifically if they favor the death and dismemberment of a seven-pound infant in utero.
Democratic National Committee Chairwoman and Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz rose to the challenge by issuing a classic Kinsley gaffe: "I support letting women and their doctors make this decision without government getting involved. Period. End of story."
The notion that there should be no legal restrictions on abortion procedures at all can only be honestly characterized as incompatible with what most Americans believe.
"A solid majority (58 percent) of respondents espoused viewpoints associated with the pro-life movement; namely, that abortion should be legal under 'few' or 'no' circumstances," Townhall's Guy Benson summarized the findings of a March CNN/ORC survey. "The 'mostly illegal' position represented a strong plurality at 38 percent. Meanwhile, just 40 percent of Americans said that the practice should be 'always' or 'mostly' legal."
"[Wasserman Schultz] says there should be no restrictions on abortion whatsoever," CNN reporter Chris Moody remarked. "Is the party united on this?"
Having been made acutely aware of Republicans' pain, Democratic partisans were quick to object to the perceived unfairness of this question.
@moody Why are you "asking" if Democrats support zero restrictions on abortion when you know that isn't true
— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) April 8, 2015
In other words, how dare you ask a probing query designed to illicit a response that either alienates the Democratic base or exposes the Democratic Party as unrepresentative of broader public opinion. As a conservative intimately familiar with this reportorial practice, it is hard to muster up any sympathy for Mr. Legum.
Abortion is not the only area of public policy where the Democratic Party has staked out a position that most Americans find anathema.
"The latest Fox News poll shows by a 67-18 percent margin, voters agree that the assessment by Ronald Reagan of the nation's woes in 1981 applies today as well: That government is not the solution to our problems — government is the problem," wrote Fox News Poll analyst Dana Blanton on Wednesday. "Even 51 percent of Democrats describe the government as the problem. Larger majorities of independents (70 percent) and Republicans (83 percent) agree."
On the issue of the average Americans' tax burden, Democrats have always been out of step with the majority. Their support for perennial tax increases is, however, increasingly viewed as extreme according to polling data. "Overall, 63 percent say their tax bill is too high. That's up from the previous high of 54 percent in both 2012 and 2005," Blanton added.
Perhaps the most glaring example of how the Democratic Party's policy prescriptions are incongruous with the beliefs of most Americans is the matter of inheritance taxes. Only 22 percent of respondents in the latest Fox News poll believe that estate taxes are "fair" while 71 percent think the government's ability to tax inheritances twice is "unfair." Only 14 percent of self-described Republicans find those taxes "fair" while twice as many Democrats — 31 percent — agree.
If the press were to probe Democratic lawmakers on the issue of estate taxes, only a handful would buck the party's progressive, redistributionist base and agree with the 71 percent of Americans who think inheritance taxes are inherently unfair. To ask that question is, however, to undermine the Democratic Party's supposed devotion to the ideal of fairness and equality.
While reporters are finally turning the tables on Democrats on the issue of abortion, enterprising journalists should probe liberal lawmakers the issue of taxes, too. That line of questioning might generate a few perfectly unsurprising responses.


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The title says it all: one beer a day can help reduce your risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. That is the conclusion of the study presented by the Pennsylvania State University at the last meeting of the American Heart Association, the world's largest cardiology referent.
The study in question was based on the analysis of blood samples of 80 thousand adults contrasted with their habits of consumption of alcoholic beverages during each quarter of the last 6 years. These blood samples allowed researchers to measure, among other factors, high-density lipoprotein levels. Indeed, maintaining healthy levels of this lipoprotein (better known as "good cholesterol") helps prevent clogged arteries, a major cause of stroke and cardiovascular disease.
The results show that people with moderate alcohol consumption, equal to one or two pints per day, maintain a healthy level of "good" cholesterol. This positive effect was more noticeable in the blood samples of regular beer drinkers than in those with a predilection for other alcoholic beverages.
In contrast, no similar effect was observed in abstainers or those who drank a higher dose of alcohol. It is, without a doubt, an argument that supports the conclusion of the benefits of consuming a daily beer. "A reason to raise our arm and toast, although it is probably best to do it only once," said Shue Huang, lead author of the study.
While this is one of the largest studies in this area, it is not the only one. In fact, in Uvinum we had already talked about the positive effects of moderate consumption of beer on other items: from its stimulating qualities to brain activity and memory, to reducing health problems such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis or ageing the skin.
There is no doubt that this good news will delight all those people who enjoy drinking a cold beer with their friends when leaving work. Here is to them all: Cheers!
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Overnight, there's a forest in the centre of London – just as Clara, Danny and a group of Coal Hill kids are on a school outing…
I suspect this is going to be another of the episodes which divides the audience – those who want a major plot-driven tale will probably be disappointed but those who have missed either The Sarah Jane Adventures or the Matt Smith fairy tale era of the show will find much to enjoy. Writer Frank Cottrell Boyce and director Sheree Folkson create a magical world at the start of the episode – there are some intriguing camera angles, lenses and narrative tricks used which help to create the tone – even if the story does take a sharp turn later on.
The most recent episode of detective series Castle in the States featured the lead having to interact with a group of schoolchildren for much of the time; the same thing happens here, with the Doctor embroiled in the adventure when one of Clara and Danny's charges finds the TARDIS. The children are well-written and on the whole well-acted, and the balancing act that Clara is still trying to maintain becomes clearer when we see both her and Danny with them.
As with Flatline last week, there's a neat conceit at the heart of this story, but unlike that episode, this doesn't quite hang together. It's a shame, because there is much to admire; Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Samuel Anderson give it their all – as do the children – but this is definitely one of the weaker episodes of the series.
Verdict: A reversion to a more children-friendly storyline sits oddly at this stage of the season. 7/10
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Saving Hope – Season 2 expanded to 18 episodes
CTV Increases Order for Second Season of Hit Canadian Drama SAVING HOPE to 18 Episodes
SAVING HOPE was the most-watched Canadian drama of the 2011-12 broadcast year CTV announced today it has upped the ante on its second season order for its hit Canadian drama series, SAVING HOPE, to even more episodes. The broadcaster has ordered an additional five hours from ICF Films/Entertainment One (eOne), bringing its second season commitment to 18 episodes in total. The most-watched drama series on Canadian television this summer, SAVING HOPE reigns as the most-watched Canadian drama of the 2011-12 broadcast year, with an impressive Season 1 average of 1.7 million viewers each week.
Bell Media has commissioned some of Canada's most-watched and most-acclaimed original programming, while working with the best Canadian independent producers in the country. CTV series include the trailblazing, multi award-winning hit series FLASHPOINT and ratings success stories SAVING HOPE and THE LISTENER. One of three new scripted series ordered in 2012, CTV's newest drama, MOTIVE, is currently in production, while the heart-warming, television holiday feature THE HORSES OF MCBRIDE is set to premiere in December. As well, Bell Media has also ordered pilots for two, half-hour comedy series, SATISFACTION and SPUN OUT, with both set to begin production shortly. In total, Bell Media has ordered 23 new original Canadian series in 2012, and put 31 scripted projects into development.
Bell Media's Canadian specialty series include two-time Emmy®-nominated hit DEGRASSI, the critically acclaimed drama series THE L.A. COMPLEX, new game show comedy MATCH GAME, new documentary series ENGRAVED ON A NATION, pop culture series CELEBRITY STYLE STORY, and mythological/action series PRIMEVAL: NEW WORLD. Specialty series currently in production are ORPHAN BLACK and PANIC BUTTON, joining orders for JUST FOR LAUGHS: ALL ACCESS and BITTEN, all for 2013.
In SAVING HOPE's climatic Season 1 finale, Alex (Erica Durance, SMALLVILLE) was left at the altar, as an out-of-coma fiancé Charlie (Michael Shanks, STARGATE ATLANTIS) comes to grips with his new reality. In full recovery mode, Charlie presses on and undertakes physiotherapy to learn how to walk again. But after an encounter with a deceased victim in spirit form, Charlie questions his relationship with Alex. Meanwhile, Dr. Joel Goran (Daniel Gillies, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) tells Dr. Dana Kinney (Wendy Crewson, Away From Her) he was offered her job as Chief of Surgery. Will Dana fight for her position or choose to leave Hope Zion Hospital for good?
SAVING HOPE also stars Huse Madhavji (CALL ME FITZ), Julia Taylor-Ross (ROOKIE BLUE), Kristopher Turner (THE LISTENER), and Benjamin Ayres (DAN FOR MAYOR).
Encore episodes of SAVING HOPE are currently airing on Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Two and Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Bravo. Viewers can also catch up on full episodes across CTV's digital platforms on CTV.ca, the CTV App, the CTV Mobile channel, and through video on demand partners.
SAVING HOPE is produced by Ilana C Frank Films (ICF Films) with eOne, in association with CTV. The series is executive produced by Ilana Frank and David Wellington for ICF Films, John Morayniss (HELL ON WHEELS, HAVEN) for eOne and Lesley Harrison. Morwyn Brebner (ROOKIE BLUE) is Executive Producer and Showrunner. The series was created by Malcolm MacRury (CRASH AND BURN, REPUBLIC OF DOYLE) and Morwyn Brebner. David Wellington directed the pilot. For Bell Media, Trish Williams is Director, Drama, Independent Production; Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Independent Production; Mike Cosentino is Senior Vice-President, Programming, CTV Networks; Phil King is President, CTV Programming and Sports. All distribution rights are handled by eOne.
Saving Hope 1×13 Promo "Pink Clouds" Season Finale (HD)
Saving Hope 1×11 Canadian Promo | "The Law of Contagion" [HD]
Saving Hope – Episode 1.11 – The Law of Contagion – Extended Promo
Saving Hope 1×10 Canadian Promo | "A New Beginning" [HD]
Saving Hope – Episode 1.10 – A New Beginning – Extended Promo
Canada's CTV Orders New Seasons of 'Saving Hope' and 'The Listener'
TORONTO – Despite a quiet bow stateside, Canadian broadcaster has ordered another season of NBC's Saving Hope from Ilana C Frank Films and Entertainment One Television.
The top-rated Canadian network also ordered a fourth season of The Listener, or another 13 episodes, from Shaftesbury Films.
The Saving Hope medical drama, which stars Erica Durance and Michael Shanks, also received a 13-episode order for a second cycle on CTV after it reigned as the top-rated Canadian series this summer in primetime.
"We're excited that Canadian audiences have responded to Saving Hope with such enthusiasm," said executive producer Ilana Frank of Ilana C Frank Films, who created the Canadian drama.
The first season of Saving Hope portrayed a chief of surgery (Shanks) whose sudden illness left the medical facility in chaos, and his doctor fiancé (Durance) in shock.
CTV has a track record developing Canadian dramas on U.S. networks such as Flashpoint, The Listener, which briefly aired on NBC, and now Saving Hope
Canadian producer Entertainment One handles the international distribution in all media for Saving Hope, including all television, DVD/Blu-ray, VOD and digital.
The series is produced by Ilana C Frank Films, with Entertainment One, in association with CTV and NBC.


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In one of my latest blogposts, I already told you I listen to a lot of podcasts. I often get the question to what podcast I listen so I decided to share my top 10.
Here are my favorits:
1. Mac Power Users with David Sparks and Katie Floyd: I love to use my iPhone, iPad and Macbook every day. This podcast has made me a lot smarter in using my Apple devices. They give me great tips and tricks so that I can enjoy my devices even more. Only downside is that they have cost met quite some money. But to be honest, every app I bought based on their advice, is worth the money.
2. This Is Your Life with Michael Hyatt: Michael shares his knowledge with us in a simple format. I like the way he manages to give us great content about leadership in a short timeframe. He brings his message clear and to the point. This is one of the podcasts that made me stick to listening podcasts.
3. OMT Live: The only dutch podcast in my list. It's not easy to find good podcasts in my natural language but I like the way the people from One More Thing bring Apple related news. Even if it is with their typical accent :). I discovered a lot of gadgets during their talks but for the moment I can keep myself from buying them.
4. Beyond the To Do List with Erik Fisher: If I remember well, this was the first podcast I listened to. The moment Erik launched his first episode, I discovered podcasts and now I'm writing a blogpost about it. Erik talks about what happens behind Getting Things Done together with his guests.
5. Entrepreneur On Fire with John Lee Dumas: This was a strange podcast the first time I listened. John went so fast that I could barely follow. Now I love his podcast because of his enthousiasm and all the inspiring entrepreneurs he interviews. John always manages to set his guests and listeners on fire!
6. iMore show: The iMore show covers all news about iPhone, iPad and Mac. Rene Ritchie explains his ideas and vision about the latest news together with Peter Cohen and their special guests. Not much time but wanting to keep up with Apple news? Listen to the iMore show!
7. 48 Days To The Work You Love with Dan Miller: We all spend a lot of time at work and still we tend to forget we can shape our work environment. Dan shares his experience to make you better in the work you do.
8. Agile Weekly: The title speaks for itself. A weekly podcast where Agile coaches from Integrum share their ideas with us. Not by discussing theory but with examples from their worklife. Everyone confronted with Agile Development should go listen and apply what you learn.
9. Dose of Leadership with Richard Rierson: Richard interviews leaders from all over the world and shares those talks with us. It is a great way to discover how great leaders lead and motivate their people.
10. The New Disruptors with Glenn Fleishman: This is one of my newest podcast but that doesn't mean I don't like it. I still discover new and great podcast every week. Glenn provides us stories about how to publish your content and connect with you audience.


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Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) often occur in conjunction with dyslexia and related learning difficulties. A speech disorder refers to a problem with the actual production of sounds, whereas a language disorder refers to a difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas.
Our in-house Speech and Language Therapist provides specialist support for those with SLC needs, developing a tailored programme for each individual. Support may focus on speech elements such as articulation; fluency or voice resonance; or on language issues such as receptive processing; expressive vocabulary or word sequencing. Pupils may need support in learning how to use language in a socially appropriate way.
We are the only school in Oxfordshire, and one of only nine schools in the country, to have earned the prestigious ICAN Primary Talk accreditation at an Enhanced level. This accreditation has helped us build on the already specialist teaching we provide by taking a whole-school approach to speech and language. We integrate speech and language support practices into every classroom, creating a communication-supportive environment for all children including those with mild-moderate SLC needs.


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Please Lord, please watch over our friend, Carolyn Wyman. She is not feeling well. She is a friend to so many people and many people depend upon her for her prayers and wisdom.
Also so Lord, please help Carolyn's family to come to terms with an unpleasant situation which is affecting all of their lives, especially their daughter, Susan and her children. satan seems to be determined to hurt them all. They need prayers.
And finally, please pray for the Diebels family as they have had to say goodbye to their 5 year-old son. He went last night to be with God and will be sorely missed by so many.
Thank you, God. Amen.
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Read this: Get Ready For Tv Switchover In Swindon (from Swindon Advertiser)
Summary: The analogue signals which have been used for more than 60 years will be switched off and around the UK. Switchover will take place gradually as each transmitter is converted to provide high-power digital signals, which will reach virtually all households, including those unable to receive Freeview today. Most people can't fail to have seen the eye-catching television adverts from Digital UK with the friendly robot character Digit Al driving around the country in a pink van. - adver.co.ukwww.adver.co.ukGet Ready For Tv Switchover In Swindon (…
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Lawrence Auriana, a very successful businessman who is also very well-regarded in the historic racing community, is not one to show off his cars in static displays. Mr. Auriana collects vehicles that embody living, breathing history, and he has a deep respect for wheeled competition, sports cars and motorcycles alike. Cars sitting under lights in a building is not, to put it in the vernacular, "his thing."
But those who are here at Historic Festival 31 and Sunday in the Park will find Mr. Auriana has made an exception to his "policy," and is bringing no less than 14 spectacular vehicles to Lime Rock Park.
And that is because it is only Lime Rock that organizes a massive vintage racing event and a world-class concours, all on the same property on the same weekend. Indeed, the Sunday in the Park Concours is not held on a golf course or a meadow or someone's massive lawn. It is held on a race track.
So Lawrence is bringing some of the best of the best that he owns. Take a look at this list!
1928 Maserati Tipo 26
1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza
1950 Ferrari 166 Barchetta
1953 Maserati A6GCS
1953 Alfa Romeo 3000 CM
1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competition
1965 Ferrari 250 LM (pictured is Sam Posey in a 512, which he raced back in the day)
1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 N.A.R.T. Spider
1972 Alfa Romeo TT33
1972 Ferrari 512 M
1972 Ducati 750 SS Imola
1978 Ducati 90 TT (ex- Mike Hailwood TT winner)
1953 Fiat Transporter in Maserati Team livery
1966 Alfa Romeo Factory Service Van
Click here for all the information you need concerning Historic Festival 31, August 30 through September 2.


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In yesterday's post, LinkedIn is Worth $1 Billion, I had a clear mathematical error in computing Bain Capital's interest in LinkedIn.
In the meanwhile, I stumbled across 100+ Smart Ways to Use LinkedIn and Stephen Smith's LinkedIn and Productivity.
Perhaps those sites will give you more value than my math.


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The second phase of the acceptance testing with subsequent certification was launched at SkyWay EcoTechnoPark. When preparing for it, engineers took into account the comments made by the representatives of the Research Institute under "GorElectroTransport" ("City Electric Transport") at the previous stage of test runs. They have examined specifics in behavior of vehicles on other types of string overpass and under new operational duties that were not previously tested. The research included the features related to safety, comfort and smoothness of movement. The test engineers, who tried the unibus on ultralight track for the first time, described their feelings in the following way: "It does not run, it floats." We will report to you on the details of the tests soon.
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Already signals of dismissiveness and arrogance are emerging.
The much anticipated Political Parties Secretary Generals' meeting has officially opened in Siavonga with all invited critical political parties, including the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND), attending.
The two-day meeting is expected to deliberate on the submissions from the National Democracy Stakeholders Summit (NDSS) organised by the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) following consultations with former Republican Presidents, political party Presidents as well as eminent persons.
Further ZCID engaged stakeholders from different sectors of society at the NDSS before holding a one day meeting with political parties outside parliament. ZCID also engaged the Church Mother Bodies on the dialogue process.
The Secretary Generals' meeting started with an assurance from the UPND representatives that they carry the full mandate of the party after participants raised an issue with the opposition party sending of proxies to the meeting without a clear explanation from the party.
The UPND have sent their Head of Policy and Research Dr. Choolwe Beyani, National Trustee Collins Maoma and their Legal Counsel Mukambo Haimbe instead of their party Secretary general Stephen Katuka, his Deputy Patrick Mucheleka and Garry Nkombo who had earlier confirmed their participation.
The move to send proxies by the UPND to the secretary general meeting infuriated participants from other political parties.
First Chairperson for the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue ZCID Dr Katele Kalumba said it was important for all participants to accommodate one another and that it was important for those representing their parties to ensure that the adequate mandate to "whip" their Presidents on issues relating to national dialogue.
Dr Kaluma noted that when the level was not adequate it would be difficult for the representatives impress on their presidents on what would be agreed during the meetings.
And PF Secretary General Davis Mwila expressed concern that the move to send proxies to the meeting would set a bad precedence for the forthcoming Presidents' summit where others would want to send representatives.
Meanwhile a University of Zambia Don Dr. Alex N'goma implored the UPND to take matters of national dialogue seriously.
In response Dr Beyani assured the delegates to the meeting that he and his team was equal to the task.
Already signals of dismissiveness and arrogance are emerging.


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QELA, The Pearl, Doha, Qatar
Issue 77 February / March 2014 : Retail: Store
Lighting Design: DPA LIGHTING DESIGN Interior Architects: UXUS DESIGN
As the flagship of a new luxury brand, the QELA store, located on Doha's Pearl islands, had an important role to play in establishing a high-end, artisan identity onto the global stage. dpa lighting design helped create a space that is part retail destination, part art gallery.
As examples of national brand building go, few countries can match the speed and success of Qatar. Over the last fifteen years, the profile of this 11,500km² adjunct to the Arabian Peninsular has rocketed on the global stage, garnering the cautious respect of both international political and business communities. This rapid rise is in part the result of a familiar process of cultural importing and adopting, be it big name architecture, world class art collections or major sporting events - notably, FIFA's eyebrow-raising decision to make Qatar the 2022 Football World Cup hosts.
But perhaps the most impressive part of the Qatar project has been in the country's ability to establish itself as an exporter of Arabian culture. The state-funded Al-Jazeera news network and Qatar Airways have already reached out to a global audience and now, with the launch of luxury brand QELA, high end fashion has gained a major new name.
Owned by the Qatar Luxury Group, QELA is set to open a series of boutiques across the world offering finely crafted leather goods, shoes, jewellery and made-to-measure women's couture – all characterised by classic lines and understated Arab influences.
The first of these stores opened in September 2013 on The Pearl - the man-made archipelago just off the Qatari coastline. Strategic design consultancy Uxus was tasked with creating the boutique – a de facto flagship store that would establish QELA as a global retail presence.
As Uxus chief executive Oliver John Palmer explains, this presented an exciting challenge. "QELA was our first project in the Gulf region, which we consider to be one of the most dynamic hubs for retail design," he says. "The project was also unique in terms of starting our work at the very inception of the brand, allowing us to design the retail experience in close parallel with the creation of the first collections – which is extremely rare in the world of couture and luxury. This presented a chance to design a completely bespoke customer experience with a one-of-a-kind service model."
The boutique-cum-gallery is split across two levels connected by a sleek, freestanding staircase and topped by a domed ceiling whose design reflects the architecture of the region. dpa lighting design worked with Uxus to deliver a lighting scheme that blended seamlessly into the architecture of the building and enabled staff to present luxury items at their best.
For the front-of-house areas, the brief was to design a lighting solution that provided a luxurious layered lighting appearance to accentuate the high-quality finishes, architectural interiors and features, and displays. Merchandise had to stand out from the ambient effect with highly controlled accent lighting. The client proved very forward thinking and encouraged innovation in all aspects of the design – including the very latest in lighting technology. All lighting had to be very flexible, controllable, and high colour rendering, with luminaires integrated into the interior wherever possible, as dpa's Gary Campbell explains: "The client brief included a number of criteria including state-of-the art light equipment in terms of sources, flexibility attachments and lenses, control, flexibility, and energy efficiency," says Campbell. "QELA is part art gallery and part high-end fashion boutique. The gallery displays change every few weeks with new exhibitions and the merchandise displays also change from time to time. Therefore a lighting design was required that provided full flexibility and ease of use by the store manager, brand visual merchandising team and gallery curator."
The boutique comprises a number of distinct spaces: a ground floor art gallery space and merchandise displays, first floor merchandise displays including high end jewellery, a VIP Salon, and fitting rooms. With the exception of the jewellery display cases and decorative fittings, all lighting is LED based and dimmable, allowing not just flexibility, but also significant energy saving qualities to the scheme.
"The boutique is on two floors, each with ceilings at 3.8m, but there is also a central atrium that is lit from the first floor ceiling, requiring a throw of nine or ten metres into the centre floor area," says Campbell. "There are very few LED sources that can practically illuminate products from that height without looking ugly. But it also had to work from a lighting effect point view and the RCL fittings delivered what we need in terms of power intensity and the availability of narrow beams."
The all-LED lighting by RCL includes 187 Director DR7 and 146 Director DR8 remote-controlled spotlights. Trimless Director DR7s provide much of the store's general lighting; these are fully recessed fittings with a clever design that means no physical components protrude below the ceiling line. Elsewhere, the recently re-engineered and upgraded Director DR8 is used to spotlight many of the pieces on display. Luminaires are focused and adjusted using handheld remote controllers or RCL's iDirect control system via iPad, which gives the store free rein for creative lighting effects, and in highlighting not only the designer clothes and luxury goods but also the works of art that adorn the boutique's walls.
All other general, architectural, and retail display lighting is controlled through a Lutron scene set system with directional adjustment with iDirect. A number of scenes are pre-programmed as required, with both the RCL iDirect control system and the Lutron system designed to communicate with each other, so providing further flexibility.
RCL fixtures use high power CREE modules to cater for the high ceilings, with various beam angles utilised. Other LED light sources included the GE Punch modules for the same reasons. Elsewhere Xicato Artist modules are used for normal ceiling heights.
General architectural lighting includes integrated perimeter cove lighting to wash feature wall panels and curtains, and concealed uplighting to the feature dome ceiling in the atrium.
For the jewellery displays, custom designed podiums and wall cases were developed. The glass podiums contain a very slim profile at the top, housing Sub-Zero Lighting fibre-optic end fittings with 90 degree mirrors. For the wall units, again top lighting and low level uplighting is provided by fibre-optics with linear LED to wash the back panel. Light sources are 250 watts metal halide with white colour tuning and dimmer wheels. Typical illuminance values at the base surface are 8500 lux horizontal and 3500 lux vertical.
Though warm white is used throughout the store, a separately controlled, cool white spotlight is used above the jewellery consultation desk, so deliver maximum impact for the silver and diamonds pieces being viewed.
In the fitting rooms there are ceiling features over the mirrors with colour tuning white light, narrow beam pinhole accent lights from Lucent to pick out fabric textures, and with integrated mirror lighting. This is supplemented with perimeter cove lighting to wash curtains and decorative feature lighting.
With the successful launch of QELA in Doha, the Qatar Luxury Group now plans to expand the brand into Europe and has already announced Paris as the next boutique location.


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A: "Let's here it then."
B: "Prepare yourself, this is brilliant."
A: "I'm waiting."
B: "If I had a drum, I'd be rolling on it."
A: "I'm still waiting."
B: "Alright, alright, keep your socks on. I just wanted you to be the first to know."
A: "I'm hoping that one day I will."
B: "Oh, you will, matey."
A: "Is this leading to a — can you lend me money — type scenario?"
B: "I can't tell a lie."
A: "You can't tell anything. Get on with it."
B: "I'm trying. Anyhow, I've had this idea for an app that's possibly the greatest since the world became Pokédexed."
A: "Good, I'll get ready to shout eureka."
B: "Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit."
A: "It would be."
B: "Alright, here I go. It's an app that requests aid from the community to help in getting things done for other people. Anyone can help, and if they do, they get fed by the person who they've helped. If you want someone to cut your grass, you text on the app. If you want someone to go shopping for you, you just text the app. If you want someone to help you tidy up…"
A: "You just text the app."
B: "That's it, you've got it. Good, isn't it?"
A: "As your hare-brained schemes go, yes."
B: "Geez! You've never said that in all the years I've known you."
A: "You've never given me reason to."
B: "Hmm!"
A: "So what are you gonna call it?"
B: "This is the most brilliant part of all, and don't worry, Mr Cautious, I'll test it here thoroughly before I trial it with others. Because it's a mixture of self and getting things done with assistance, I'm going to call it Please.Do.Me."
B: "Well?"
A: "You do realise you still live with your mum."
B: "Hm, I'll rethink."


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I'm so excited about this month's card kit. I LOVE the Hero Arts stamp set and the papers are so much fun. I can't wait to get started!
Without further ado, here are the kits:
June Scrapbook Kit
June Card Kit
June Scrapbook Sketch
June Card Sketch
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- That's what I like about you Red – you're so stupid!
- -- Tony Sardo src
Red was a henchman of racketeer Tony Sardo. On the night the android Human Torch escaped from his isolation and was running loose, the hero (unable to control his flame at that time) dived into Sardo's swimming pool to douse his flames. Red spotted the Torch's trespass on the Sardo's personal estate and his employer -- seeing the Torch as a means to create a successful fire insurance racket had Red drain the pool and place an air tight cover over it.
Later, when Mr. Harris -- president of the Acmen Warehouse, Inc -- refused to pay Sardo's protection fee, Red helped Sardo to transport the Torch's body to the Acmen Warehouse. They freed the Torch and his uncontrollable flame burned it down.
Realizing that Sardo had exploited him, the Torch tracked him and his gang down. Red tried to escape in Sardo's armored car, but the Torch jumped on top of the vehicle melting it. The searing heat broiled Red alive.[1][2]
Red had access to the various equipment made available by his employer Anthony Sardo.
Red traveled in Sardo's armored truck.
Red had access to conventional firearms.
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Most business' try to offer some incentives to their customers. Two for the price of one, buy two and get the third on free etc. This pizza joint in Arnprior has something new, order one pizza and they'll give you one....
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