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Then, to listen to the sports talk shows, it’s like there’s a gang fight being waged against Leyland. He’s pummeled, almost on a daily basis. He’s dumb, he’s old, he should have quit years ago. Blah, blah, blah.
Maybe you won’t realize what you’ve got until it’s gone.
Is he a perfect manager? No.
Does he make mistakes? Yes.
Is he better than 90 percent of the managers in the big leagues? Yes, indeed.
Hey, Detroit fans, it’s time to give Leyland his due. He CAN manage in the big leagues. Honest, he can. He’s not a car salesman doubling as a big-league manager. Baseball is his day job.
He just led the Tigers to the Central Division title. He’s got the team in the playoffs for the second time in five years. They just might win the whole thing. They might. I didn’t say they will. They might.
At some point, the Leyland critics need to slow down, breath deep and ask yourself — Is Jim Leyland really a bad manager?
And if your answer is yes, then let me offer this piece of evidence on his behalf: He’s won a World Series (with the Florida Marlins); he’s lost a World Series (Tigers); and he’s won four Division titles (three with the Pittsburgh Pirates and one with Detroit). He’s got a postseason record of 27-22.
Now, just to set the record straight, let me say this — I’m not Jim Leyland’s agent. Nor related to him.
I am, however, a long-time Tigers’ baseball fan who has a pretty good memory, even at the age of 50.
I remember the 1996 season when Buddy Bell led the Tigers to 53 wins.
And I definitely remember the 2003 season when Trammell was the manager, and the Tigers were the laughingstock of baseball with 43 wins and 119 losses.
Tigers’ fans need to appreciate Jim Leyland and appreciate what he’s doing with this organization.
Because when he’s gone, you never know what you’re going to get.
But the ranking doesn’t necessarily speak ill for Kansas City. Although readers took into consideration each city’s “reputation for aloof and smarty-pants residents,” they also considered the amount of high-end shopping, the number of cultural opportunities, such as classical music and the theater, how tech-savvy and eco-conscious the residents are and even how many artisanal coffee houses there are.
, Travel + Leisure readers named Kansas City the most affordable city in the U.S. to visit and second-most affordable city to live in. 20 cities were ranked.
DIGBOI, April 16 - The Assam Oil Division (AOD) Digboi Refinery of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has reached yet another milestone, with the installation of a new plant at the refinery in its 117th year of operations.
The new Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen (CRMB) plant was unveiled by Dr Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
A ceremony was held on April 14 in the presence of other OPEC officials – Hasan Hafidh, head of the Public Relations and Information Department, Nadir Guerer, senior research analyst, and Herwig Steiner, also of the Public Relations and Information Department – and senior officials of Indian Oil and AOD Digboi Refinery and employees.
On the occasion, Barkindo praised both IOCL and AOD Digboi for taking the step towards evolving CRMB as a special product.
During a tour of the refinery that included pit stops at the 1928 vintage Wax Moulding Shed and the historic Still, Barkindo said, “I am on a pilgrimage,” as he stood to look at the Oil Discovery Well No 1 and the vintage refining equipment exhibited inside the Digboi Centenary Museum Complex.
“I congratulate the management of IOCL, Digboi and the Government of India for preserving this prized history,” he added.
The OPEC team was given a guided tour of the museum by Sabeena Chowdhary, who explained in detail about the discovery of oil in the remote corner of India. Each of the OPEC team members planted a fruit-bearing tree inside the museum complex.
“Contrary to some views, the petroleum industry devotes its maximum priority, time and resources in the care and concern for the environment. I am extremely honoured on being able to participate in this meaningful action of tree plantation that too in this revered birthplace of oil,” Barkindo said.
The OPEC team also visited the Digboi War Cemetery and offered tributes.
Dubai: The Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive included 800 vehicles, 2000 participants and a 280-kilometres-long drive, supported by a number of sponsors.
Nearing four decades of excitement, the latest and 38th edition of the Drive supported by Al Futtaim Motors – Toyota was a success.
The two-day event that was held on January 11 and 12 would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the support of all the sponsors and participants. Gulf News would like to extend their thanks to everyone involved.
Al Futtaim Motors was the event’s Main Sponsor whereas, Toyota, G-Shock, Orient Tours, Al Jazira Poultry Farm, Orient Travel, Reach by Gulf News, Wheels, Western Digital and Fast Fit were Checkpoint Sponsors that backed the event at every moment.
Our Support Sponsors included: TORC, Flow, Jansport, Fly Audio, U.S. Polo Assn., JA Resorts and Hotels Mister Baker, Mafraq Hotel, Byrne, Emirates Water and Liwa Hotel.
The event’s official Communication Sponsor and Tyre Sponsor were Sandisk and BFGoodrich, respectively.
Whereas, the vehicle numbers were provided by Amity University Dubai.
The event was supported by International Automobile Touring Club (IATC) as well as Al Gharbia Sports Club.
Naheed Patel, Promotions Manager at Gulf News thanked all the sponsors and participants. She extended a special message to IATC, detailing how the entity helped make the event a success and ensured a comfortable time for everyone.
“Friday evening – when participants all reached the camp and relaxed, it was IATC in the desert towing out vehicles that were stuck. Out-of-action vehicles were loaded onto the IATC recovery vehicles and either dropped off to the nearest tarmac or to a specific location as required. They called it a halt at 11pm and were back on the job at dawn on a chilly Saturday. By 9.30am everything had been done,” she said.
Participants were a big part of the event, keeping their energy levels up at all times and enjoying every moment. Gulf News thanks everyone who had participated in the event and hopes to see them in 2020.
Executive search specialist Chris Hartung is shooting for a possible March start date for the new city manager of Ennis.
The yet-to-be-named executive’s qualifications were a discussion point Tuesday as Hartung, the executive search firm manager overseeing the city’s effort to replace City Manager Steve Howerton, held a pair of public forums to hear residents’ ideas. In total, fewer than 10 attended to weigh in.
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President Obama spoke at the 65th Annual Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner Friday evening, and the guffaws from the crowd at times were funnier than his material.
Of course, this wasn't surprising for as he noted early in his monologue, he was speaking in front of the very people who made him a celebrity.
Yes, it was an evening filled with the President unashamedly talking about how wonderful he is to an audience that wasn't capable of hiding how much they agree.
I want to express my appreciation for the opportunity to tell jokes that weren't funny enough to use when we did this five weeks ago. (Loud guffaws) Whatever. (Louder guffaws) The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list.
I'm just joking. For me, there's no contest. Why bother hanging out with celebrities when I can spend time with the people who made me one? (Laughter, applause, even some hollers from the crowd) I know where my bread is buttered.
Yes he does, and so do his sycophants in the media which makes it even more disturbing. After all, not only does Obama clearly understand who got him elected with their disgraceful abdication of journalistic integrity, but they ALSO know it, and rather than be embarrassed by it, they're PROUD of it.
Although this is a funny joke, it's actually sad because the joke's really on us, for the underlying truth is that Williams and NBC are INDEED in bed with the new administration, and everybody present including the guest speaker knows it.
"Inside the Obama White House" is my favorite new show. (laughter) There's just something really compelling about the main character that's... (laughter) ... wonderful narrative. In fact, the show has been such a hit that all of you guys now want to come and tape one in my house.
Imagine the lack of humility on display here. First, Obama said a program about him is his favorite show, and then he referred to the White House as "my house!"
And the audience -- filled with supposedly impartial journalists -- laughed and applauded.
Readers should also observe so-called impartial journalists applauding at 2:37 of part two when Obama said, "I'm proud of nominee, Sonia Sotomayor."
Journalists applauding a president's Supreme Court nominee before he or she has been approved by Congress. Imagine that.
Just press a button and go? Not so fast!
Many of the Instant Pot buttons may seem self-explanatory with just a few on the iffy side, but trust me, all is not what it seems. Most of them need to be combined with other buttons for a proper cook. Here's what you need to know.
You'll notice that your Instant Pot has a Plus and Minus button in the very center. These are probably the most used keys, as you'll see below. You use the Minus button to lower cooking times and the Plus button to add time after you press a program key like Rice, Chili or Soup.
Above the Plus and Minus buttons is a display with three lights marked Less, Normal or More. Pushing the Minus button to get the Less mode to turn on and the Minus button to get to the More mode doesn't work. Instead, press the program button repeatedly.
The Soup/Broth, Meat Stew, and Chili buttons are pretty obvious, but you can combine them with the Plus and Minus buttons to get cooking greatness.
For example, if you're cooking soup without meat, press the Soup/Broth button and the Minus button to start the Less mode. If you're cooking rich bone broths, press the Soup/Broth button until the More mode lights up.
With the Meat Stew button, start up the Less mode to give the meat a soft texture with some chew to it or the More mode if you want fall-off-the-bone texture.
The same goes for the chili button. If you want your beans a little stiffer, reduce the cooking time. If you want your beans extra soft, ramp it up.
This button will get birds cooked to perfection, as long as you know how you want them cooked. Like with stews, you can add more cooking time to make the meat fall-off-the-bone tender, or choose less time for a chewier texture.
With the Porridge and Steam buttons, you push the Plus or Minus button as well as the program button depending on what you're cooking.
If you're cooking white rice porridge, then you're good to go with just pushing the Porridge button. On the other hand, if you're cooking oatmeal, press the Porridge button to set the Less mode. If you're cooking congee with rice and beans, you'll need to press the Porridge button to set the More mode for a longer cooking time.
Similarly, if you're steaming fish and seafood, just push the Steam button. If you're cooking vegetables, use the Less mode, and if you're steaming meat, use the More mode.
Using the Rice and Multigrain buttons are similar to Porridge and Steam. If you're cooking white rice, you can simply press the Rice button. It's automatic, no need for the Plus or Minus buttons. If you're cooking brown rice or wild rice, though, you'll need to press the Multigrain button. Rice cooked using the Multigrain button will end up al dente if you use the Less mode and will be extra soft if you use the More mode.
Saute works just like sauteing in a pan. It browns meats and can precook vegetables to enhance their flavors in soups, stews and chilis. You can also use it to thicken sauces by using the Less mode or stir fry by using the More mode.
When making yogurt, you don't just hit the corresponding button and walk away. First, you'll need to pasteurize the milk by pressing Yogurt to the More mode. Then, press the Yogurt button to ferment the milk. Only press Yogurt and the Minus button if you want to make Jiuniang.
If you didn't already guess, this basically slowly cooks whatever you put in your pot. Slow cooking can make meat more tender or give foods time to cook while you're at work.
For the best results, after pressing the Slow Cook button, put it on Less mode for warm heat or More mode for high heat, according to your recipe. Just pressing the Slow Cook button will give you a low heat setting that is comparable to the Low setting on a slow cooker.
Pressure cooking is exactly what it sounds like. The Instant Pot boils liquid added to the pot to create pressure. This pressure cooks foods faster than other cooking methods. It also keeps meats moist during the cooking process.
To start pressure cooking, simply press the corresponding key. The Pressure Level button switches the pressure level between low and high. You'll need this button to regulate the pressure amounts as directed by your recipes. Then, use the Plus and Minus buttons to adjust the timer.
Want to wait before you start cooking? Press any of the program buttons like you normally would, then press the Delay Start button. Use the Plus and Minus keys to enter the amount of time you want to wait. When the time runs out, the Instant Pot will start cooking using whatever cooking information you programmed into it.
You typically won't need to press this button. The warming mode comes on automatically during all programs except Yogurt and Saute. You do have the option of turning the Keep Warm function on or off by simply pressing the button after you choose the program.
After putting in your Plus or Minus button preferences, the Instant Pot will remember and use them next time you push Soup, Stew, Chili or whatever. So don't adjust the time unless you didn't like how your last dish turned out.
The X Games are returning to Boise.
"Collaborative music creation is a potent form of cultural diplomacy."
Some of the top skateboarders in the U.S. compete June 9-10 for a shot at this summer's X Games.
Top national skaters Nyjah Huston, Brandon Westgate, Nick Garcia, Greyson Fletcher, Chad Tim Tim, Mason Silva, Mark Appleyard, Julian Davidson, Tom Schaar, Chris Colburn, Dominick Walker and Ethan Loy are all scheduled to attend.
With $1.25 million from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation, the new Rhodes Park will be pretty state of the art.
"With more than $1 million, they have the latitude to create a world-class design."
Blow off work and grab your board.
POLL: Do you support Trump's decision on the Trans Pacific Partnership?
WASHINGTON — Charting a new American course abroad, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the sweeping Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, using one of his first actions in office to reject a centerpiece of Barack Obama's attempts to counter China and deepen U.S. ties in Asia.
Trump's move on trade aimed to fulfill a central campaign promise even as he appeared to be fixated on re-litigating the 2016 election.
Trump's assertions came in a White House meeting with Democratic and Republican congressional leaders. They were similar to claims he made on Twitter in late November that he had won the electoral college in a "landslide" and "won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally." Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by nearly 2.9 million votes despite losing the electoral college.
Trump aimed to make jobs and the economy the focal point of his first few days in office. He has repeatedly cast the 12-nation trade pact — which was eagerly sought by U.S. allies in Asia — as detrimental to American businesses.
"Great thing for the American worker that we just did," Trump said in brief remarks as he signed a notice in the Oval Office.
The Obama administration spent years negotiating the Pacific Rim pact, though the mood in Washington on trade soured over time. Obama never sent the accord to Congress for ratification, making Trump's actions Monday largely symbolic.
For Trump, the start of his first full week in office amounted to a reset after a tumultuous weekend dominated by his and his spokesman's false statements about inauguration crowds and their vigorous complaints about media coverage of the celebrations. While Trump's advisers have long accepted his tendency to become preoccupied by seemingly insignificant issues, some privately conceded that his focus on inauguration crowds was unhelpful on the opening weekend of his presidency.
On Monday, the new president tried to regroup. He spent the day bounding from one ornate room of the White House to another for meetings, often ordering aides to summon journalists from their West Wing workspace at a moment's notice for unscheduled statements and photo opportunities.
In addition to his executive action on TPP, Trump signed memorandums freezing most federal government hiring — though he noted an exception for the military — and reinstating a ban on providing federal money to international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option. The regulation, known as the "Mexico City Policy," has been a political volleyball, instituted by Republican administrations and rescinded by Democratic ones since 1984.
The actions were among the long list of steps candidate Trump pledged to take on his opening day as president. But other "Day One" promises were going unfulfilled Monday, including plans to propose a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress and terminating Obama's executive actions deferring deportations for some people living in the U.S. illegally.
Yet he appeared to suggest that Trump would not move quickly — or perhaps at all — to reinstate deportations for young immigrants protected from deportation under the Obama administration.
Spicer said Trump's focus would be on people in the U.S. illegally who have criminal records or who pose a threat.
"That's where the priority's going to be, and then we're going to continue to work through the entire number of folks that are here illegally," he said.
Spicer — making his first appearance at the briefing room podium since his angry tirade against the press on Saturday — also appeared to back away from Trump's assertion that he could move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. While presidential candidates have long made similar pledges, all have abandoned the idea over concerns that following through would further inflame tensions in the volatile region.
"We are at the early stages in this decision-making process," Spicer said of the possible embassy relocation. "If it was already a decision, then we wouldn't be going through a process."
Spicer struck a far more conciliatory tone with reporters in Monday's briefing and attempted to make light of his weekend appearance, which included multiple inaccurate statements about the inauguration. He conceded that he was relying on incomplete information when he used public transportation figures to boast about the crowd size, but stood by his unverifiable claim that Trump's swearing-in was the most watched in history, counting internet views as well as TV.
The crowd actually in attendance was clearly smaller than for Obama's 2009 inauguration, though Trump denied that fact.
Monday was mostly a business day for Trump. The new president, who prefers to solicit opinions from numerous people before making decisions, huddled with corporate leaders, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Marillyn Hewson, and union heads. Eager to show off his new digs, Trump ended both meetings by bringing his guests in to see the Oval Office.