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__label__cc	0.64064	0.35936	William Levada 6 Congregation For The Doctrine Of The Faith 5 Bishop 4 Christian Theology 2 Department Of National Defense 2 Pope Benedict Xvi 2 Andrew Burnham 1 Angelo Amato 1 Angelo Scola 1 Bhati 1 Bishop Of Ebbsfleet 1 Cardinal 1 Catechisms 1 Sort by Relevance Date published 12 results, showing page 1 of 2 Cold War Martyr Beatified In Warsaw BY JONATHAN LUXMOORE IN WARSAW A MARTYRED Polish priest was praised for standing against the oppressive forces of Communism when he defended human...... Vatican Official Says Bhatti Is A ‘martyr’ Page 4 from 11th March 2011 VATICAN NOTEBOOK Edward Pentin S hahbaz Bhatti was well known and much respected here in Rome, both the Vatican and the Italian government. The...... Victim Of Abuse Tells Bishops Of Suffering Page 4 from 10th February 2012 BY CAROL GLATZ AND CINDY WOODEN AN IRISH clerical abuse victim told a gathering of bishops of her experiences at the hands of a hospital chaplain...... Ordinariate To Begin In America In New Year MADELEINE TEAHAN THE Catholic Church in the United States of America will witness the establishment of its own Ordinariate on New Year’s Day. On...... Cdf To Oversee Catechism Revisions Page 4 from 22nd April 2011 BY CAROL GLATZ IN ROME THE CONGREGATION for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) will set up a working group to collect reported errors and distribute...... 3. Mgr Keith Newton Pope Benedict Personally Appointed... Page 12 from 23rd December 2011 Newton as Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, after he was ordained to the Catholic priesthood in January, having...... Plans For British Ordinariates Gather Pace Page 1 from 29th October 2010 BY ANNA ARCO PLANS to establish an Ordinariate for groups of former Anglicans in England and in Scotland are accelerating, it emerged this week....... The Global Struggle Against Abuse Is Only Just Beginning Page 13 from 10th February 2012 T here are good reasons to fear that the clerical abuse crisis is not over but has, in fact, only just begun. The crisis has, so far, engulfed a...... Vatican Cardinal Praises Ordinariate At Reception Page 10 from 7th October 2011 ONE OF the Vatican’s most senior cardinals has urged Catholics to support the ordinariate, saying it is a personal project of Pope Benedict XVI....... Let’s Tend This Fragile Plant I t was exciting to see Cardinal William Levada, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, standing alongside Archbishop Vincent......	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line3
__label__cc	0.657822	0.342178	Home » Interviews » Savigent announces Dean Truitt as CEO and John Mitchell as CFO Savigent announces Dean Truitt as CEO and John Mitchell as CFO Savigent Software, a provider of event-driven Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) workflow automation software, has named Dean Truitt as Chief Executive Officer. Truitt has an engineering background with 35 years of experience transforming businesses, optimizing manufacturing and supply chain operations and deploying software and technology solutions. He has been a strategic operations advisor to Fortune 500 discrete manufacturing, automotive, food and consumer products companies. Truitt has been with Savigent Software for the past year as a board director and the CFO. Prior to Savigent, he served as CEO and COO of several high growth middle market companies. He was a partner with EY and the National Leader of the Consumer Products Practice. Truitt started his career with Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) in technology and performance improvement. John Mitchell joined Savigent Software in January as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently Mitchell served in finance management roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for 18 years in various business units including Applications and Supply Chain & Operations. Prior to HPE, he was the CFO of Rainier Technology, a high growth nationally recognized consulting company, which was sold to HP in 2001. He started his career as a CPA and audit manager at a national accounting firm. About Savigent Software Savigent Software is a provider of Smart Manufacturing solutions and workflow automation software developed for the demanding environments of manufacturing companies. source:automation ABB announces Todd Gilliam as US segment leader for food and beverage operations Sectigo Acquires Icon Labs Deutsche Messe expands its presence in southern and western China Emerson Acquires KNet Software NEONODE AND FINETEK SIGN COLLABORATION AGREEMENT ABB Received $40 Million Transformer Orders To Extend And Upgrade The Polish Grid Automating and Documenting Temperature Transmitter & Sensor Calibrations	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line4
__label__wiki	0.70391	0.70391	Lone Witness by: Rachel Dylan series: Atlanta Justice She's the Only Witness to a Brutal Crime. Now She Can't Outrun the Target on Her Back. Prosecutor Sophie Dawson has taken a new role at the Fulton County DA's office, and her first case involves a local bank employee who may be cheating customers. She's determined to bring justice to those who've lost their savings . . . but her life is turned upside down when she becomes the only witness to a double homicide involving a vengeful gang. With her life at risk, friends and family convince her that she needs protection, and private security guard Cooper Knight is hired as a bodyguard. But as threats escalate, neither Cooper nor Sophie knows whom they can trust. Unwilling to back down on either case, Sophie pursues the truth at any cost. But her bank litigation gets more complicated by the day, and the gang will stop at nothing to keep her from taking the stand. With all sides closing in, steadfast Cooper is the only man she can lean on. But drawing close may be the distraction that costs both of their lives. Praise for Rachel Dylan and the Atlanta Justice Series "Dylan launches an exciting new trilogy of pulse-pounding romantic suspense set in Atlanta and headed by female lawyers. Suggest for fans of DiAnn Mills, Irene Hannon, and Terri Blackstock."--Library Journal © Erika Aitken Photography Rachel Dylan Rachel Dylan (www.racheldylan.com) is an award-winning and bestselling author of legal thrillers and romantic suspense. Rachel has practiced law for over a decade, including being a litigator at one of the nation's top law firms. Her Atlanta Justice series has... Continue reading about Rachel Dylan "Dylan's second novel in the Atlanta Justice series is suspenseful and engaging. Readers will enjoy watching Sophie's cases develop, and the trials are believable. The relationship between Sophie and Cooper is both tense and hopeful, with readers rooting for them the whole way. Dylan throws in twists and secondary plot lines that deepen the story and provide layers to the danger that allow the story to be unpredictable. Readers will eagerly await the next installment of this legal romantic suspense series." "Fans of John Grisham will enjoy this book and its glimpse inside the legal system." Christian Market "In this fast-paced thriller, Dylan explores corruption through a story that blends white-collar crime with street violence. . . . Dylan demonstrates her skill by keeping the story moving and tying everything together nicely in the end." "Dylan returns with another legal thriller that will have the reader on an exhilarating ride as the plot twists and turns. Lone Witness has a solid and realistic faith element, clean romance, and a gripping storyline that will keep the reader guessing until the final plot twist." Christian Library Journal	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line7
__label__cc	0.734788	0.265212	Steve HamiltonAuthor Buy "Plots With Guns" on Amazon Buy "Plots With Guns" on Barnes & Noble << Back to all books Publisher: Dennis Mcmillan Filmmaker Nick Childs adapted A Shovel With My Name On It into a short film starring David Strathairn and it went on to win Best Narrative Short at the Tribeca Film Festival, Special Jury Award at the USA Film Festival, and the Gold Remi Award at the Houston World Fest! A Shovel With My Name On It all web content © Steve Hamilton and The Story Factory, 2021. all rights reserved	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line10
__label__cc	0.517178	0.482822	Ai’s Cracker a blog about blogs Berkeley, grad school / January 10, 2019 Shooting Memories, Robert Frank’s Street Photography, and Why I’m Not on Instagram Finding a Husband “Welcome to America; we’ll find you a husband,” said my relatives when I set foot in California for the first time. It was spring of 2017. I had just detached myself from the lunacy of writing about the gameplaying of Russia and China in Syria, when I flew from Milan to the United States, with grueling stopovers in Lisbon and New York in the style of low-fare air travel. Outside the San Francisco International Airport, a sleek Mercedes Benz was waiting for me. Talks went from how lucky I was to finally reach the “States” to how I might like the American way of life after my stint abroad. My jetlagged head was full of promising images of interstate road trips and diners. Just like in Hollywood movies. But, since my relatives were juggling jobs, in the next three days they took turns driving me — in Uncle Santi’s Mercedes or my cousin’s Mini Cooper convertible — to five different supermarkets in cash-rich Silicon Valley. I could only be grateful for small mercies before I transferred to my own temporary place in the pricey Bay Area. And thus began my four-month adventure of collecting memories from the superpower that colonized us. Travel Mate To keep me company during my visit to the Golden State, I always had with me not a relative nor a future husband but a trusty DSLR camera. When British right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannoppoulos shook UC Berkeley with a scheduled evening talk, a professor sent out an email to students of the Graduate School of Journalism. All buildings on campus were on lockdown. We needed to avoid the south side of the campus. If covering the protests, please exercise utmost safety. I was just preparing to indulge myself in a quiet night with David Mitchell’s The Bone Clocks I scored from Half Price Books when an uncle’s text also came in: “Be careful! Don’t go out! There’s protest on your campus; I saw on news!” Being the logical person that I am, I wore my reliable knee-high boots, put on a coat, grabbed the camera, and walked to the south side of the campus, the site of fire and fury. Police were present. Around the Martin Luther King Student Union Building the protesters gathered. What I witnessed in the next hour is proof that the university didn’t earn the moniker “Berserkley” for nothing. In fact, the etymology of “berserk” quite fits Berkeley’s bear mascot and statues: a Norse warrior who fought with frenzy, without wearing proper armor but instead a bearskin. The bear in me got ready. I took my camera out of its lightweight case. I snapped photos from a corner that I thought was safe. Until a young man with bleeding head walked past me. A couple of masked individuals were after him. A few other anonymous rascals took it upon themselves to burn and destroy school property. I moved to another corner. I decided that those were the times I could maybe have used a husband. That night, slogans such as Stop Islamophobia and #Resist floated in the air. In the middle of the scene was fire. I took photos — quickly, because someone could grab my camera and throw it into the flames in the name of some ideology or privacy or anarchy. If serious trouble happens, I told myself, I am going to run. In the early 1990s, I was an active child, winning a 100-meter dash, getting stitches due to dangerous climbs on walls and trees, kicking balls, and somersaulting on the street in an aspiration to be a gymnast like those in the Barcelona Olympic Games on TV. Somehow, asthma managed to crush every bit of that budding athleticism, so I turned to books and found refuge in the imaginary world of possibilities. But I can still run. I was bumped out of my self-coaching thoughts. Somebody said over a megaphone that Milo was no longer speaking. The crowd cheered. Then someone else announced that the crowd needed to clear out or else the police would disperse everyone. The crowd cheered again, but lingered. Heeding advice that turmoil can migrate as protests disperse, I left the site. Also, my digital card was full. Another time, another protest. I took the train to San Francisco for the Women’s March. It rained during the parade. But, the women stayed. I took photos and videos of women. Happy women, furious women, contemplative women, dancing women, singing women, shouting women, women that are biologically men, women with kids, women with men, women with women. I stood on corners and in the middle of the road, kneeled on the ground, and walked against the current of thousands of people for the sake of capturing fleeting moments. Then, I found an abandoned trailer on which people were climbing to seek higher ground. Hands helped me climb up. I took more photos of a swelling crowd that had had enough of misogyny, patriarchy, and mediocrity in the White House. A 360-degree photo from that elevated platform could show that the plaza was emitting an energy that could power up the entire state. A police officer then asked me and the others to please get down, and I did, out of fear of arrest. Like what happened to Robert Frank. Robert Frank is the Zurich-born U.S. citizen known for his street photography. His famous “Trolley” photo fetched $663,750 in 2013. Like Frank’s other works, this six-figure auctioned photo is a slice of everyday life in the U.S. in the 1950s: just a New Orleans tram with passengers looking out. This one is special and haunting though because the black-and-white photo shows white people seated in front, blacks at the back. Frank’s brand of photography is “shot from the hip, out of a moving car, sitting in a bar, hiding in park,” says a catalogue. He once followed the English rock band The Rolling Stones during their 1972 tour in the U.S., photographing their daily band life of boredom, drugs, and group sex. Taking pictures, however, has brought Frank to prison twice, to his annoyance and humiliation. In 1955, police officers in Arkansas arrested him while he was traveling in an old Ford. A Lieutenant Brown wrote: “I noticed that he was shabbily dressed, needed a shave and a haircut, also a bath.” He continued in the police report: “The suspicious man has a foreign accent and his car is full of suitcases and cameras.” He must have been discharged for the lack of proof of espionage or Communist association. (“Are you a Commie?” they interrogated him). In fact, he was traveling from coast to coast under a Guggenheim Fellowship that gave birth to The Americans. The photobook The Americans is Robert Frank’s seminal work. It has 83 black-and-whites selected from a whopping 27,000 photos. In present times, this volume can only come from a first-time tourist to Europe. One afflicted with a sort of Stendhal Syndrome, snapping thousands of photos over weeks of travel and choosing a hundred to upload on Facebook. But this was the 1950s, and Robert Frank was not a tourist. He’s a Jew who lived through World War II. He worked with more than 700 rolls of film and thousands of negatives — technologies that were last relevant decades ago. Frank has a soft spot for his subjects, their social class, and their fears, difficulties, and obsessions. “I know that life can be hard,” he said in an interview. But his interviews also reveal a grumpy Robert Frank. His travel mate Jack Kerouac, who wrote captions for his photos, once called him “the angry bear.” Frank doesn’t conceal his aversion for works that are “too coffee table” or vogue or moralizing or structured with a beginning and an end. He also believes that certain things are not to be photographed. “Some guy is killing a woman in front of you and you’re taking a fucking picture of it,” says a character in one of his films. (He later moved to films.) He also made it clear: “As a photographer, you have to be out on the street.” It’s a Free Country! When I saw the professor’s name for my photo essay class in Berkeley, I smiled. If Harry Potter had Professor Rolanda Hooch for Quidditch and Professor Septima Vector for Arithmancy, I saw no reason why I could not have Professor Ken Light for photography. Ken Light said that, for our individual projects, we needed to shoot, edit (only small digital enhancements!), print, and sequence photos to tell a story. The choice of theme was ours. One afternoon, in the ephemeral splendor of the golden hour, the photographer professor took us to a pop-up exhibition of Robert Frank’s art from 1947 to the present. Our small class walked all together like diligent schoolchildren to the other side of the campus. We took in Frank’s view of America. The photos were printed in a sequence of four to five photos on three-meter paper banners. They were displayed on the walls or hung from the ceiling. No frames. Naked. Raw. Frank. As if to completely eschew the pretentious practices in the modern art industry, Robert Frank’s souvenir catalogues didn’t come in glossy, book-bound A4 pages but on disposable broadsheets, with priceless photos, personal letters, police reports, and revealing interviews in newspaper layout. I was disappointed at first because I wanted to take home something hardbound that I could put on my shelf and browse every now and then, and not a fragile bunch of papers that an unknowing housemate might accidentally throw away. But I guess the organizers had to be honest, too. It’s art from the street, dedicated to people on the street. One section of the “newspaper” showed how Frank understood America’s sense of freedom: This country is really a free country. A person can do what he wants. The people here have representatives from every race and nation. Whether you’ve been here for eight days or eight years, you are always treated like an American. When I was interviewing for stories, I felt this. Sources would treat me as if I were from there. As if I too naturally took pride in the so-called greatness of America. Perhaps many Filipinos or Filipino-Americans share this pride. But, for me, my impression of the U.S. as a place or as a construct is in perpetual confusion. In primary school, we learned the dates and names involved in the American colonization of the Philippines. In college, we learned that this colonization left Spain’s “Pearl of the Orient” fragmented, with no national identity or real independence up to this day. In graduate school, we learned that we could strike back. But how does one strike back when in the land of former colonial masters? Perhaps by shooting the Americans on the street? Capturing them in their current state of confusion? Looking at Robert Frank’s photos and videos made me conscious of how I should feel about the American people. There is a sense, for instance, that people here celebrate one’s coming to the U.S. as the end of an epic marathon. People cheer for you. Welcome you at the finish line. Proud of you that you made it. That you escaped the world’s grime. That you are now in a sanctuary and part of the machine that runs the world. People who come to America are people who made it. Chasing Memories Frank further writes of his experience of the U.S.: “It is inconceivable, the tempo at which life takes place.” This is exactly what welcomed me. Every morning in Berkeley I grabbed a cup of coffee and a piece of toast or a sandwich or a fruit and dashed to a class or an appointment or a reporting assignment, to meet deadlines and keep up with everything. Cooking rice or preparing a colorful breakfast that involved chopping garlic and onions did not fit in any day in my planner. In his application for a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1954, Frank said he wanted to capture ubiquitous everyday things: “a town at night, a parking lot, a supermarket, a highway, the man who owns three cars and the man who owns none, the farmer and his children, a new house and a warped clapboard house, the dictation of taste, the dream of grandeur … the faces of the leaders and the faces of the followers….” I’m not a professional photographer. I’m no Robert Frank. But, some of these images are what I ended up chasing for my project and for, well, my memories: Santa Cruz at night, a parking lot over a cliff, an Asian supermarket, a highway in the Wine Country, the priest who drives a couple of cars and the homeless man who owns none, the denial of the end of Pax Americana, America at the dawn of the Trump era. In total, the photos I shot in the United States reached more than 5,000 or 6 gigabytes. This excludes smartphone pics. Instead of storing these in the cloud or sharing them on social media, I kept these memories on a hard disk. I am not on Instagram. This is difficult to explain to most people that I meet on the road. Every time I say “I don’t have an Instagram” I imagine an undercurrent of distrust in the conversation. Truth be told, I did open an “IG” account during the Pre-Cambrian age of my life, when I was transitioning from a five-year teaching career at the Philippines’ national university to a publishing job in Singapore. But, since I was the only one among my friends with an iPhone at that time (“smartphone” had just appeared in Google Ngram), I abandoned the photo-sharing app. Fast forward to 2018, after the exponential rise of smartphones, I discovered that I’m the only one in my circle of friends who is not on Instagram. If I were active on Instagram though, and had to choose one photo to share, it would be the one with Asilomar State Beach in the background. Near the raging waves of the Pacific Ocean are silhouettes of people who look like they’re ambling or stuck in the sand. They look tiny in the middle of that blue expanse. In the foreground, on the left side, is a pickup truck with two mountain bikes — very California, one might say. Now, here’s my favorite part. In the center is a trashcan with a handwritten note: “REWARD for safe return of LOST KAYAK PADDLE.” The stubborn faith of whoever posted that sign, on a trash can, at a windy shore, by a beach that looks unforgiving to lost paddles, that is the kind of faith and relentless drive that California has. The California that stamps out anxieties with protest marches. The California that knows how to resist. The California that is exhausted of how the political situation has impinged on private lives, but recently managed to surpass the United Kingdom as the fifth largest economy in the world. That is the kind of stubborn faith that I wish to capture out in the street and maintain in my journeys, amid uncertainties and volatilities around the globe, especially in my own home country. I just probably need to get a new hard disk. (All photos are mine. Shot them, except of course the one with me. Happy 2019!) 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__label__wiki	0.534383	0.534383	santa maria news 86 ° 74 ° Fri. 87 ° 67 ° Sat. We are always looking for stories about our Santa Maria College Alumni and would love to hear from you. Francisco Gutierrez-Ortega, 25, pleaded no contest on Oct. 9 to the charge in the killing of Brumfield, 22, of Lompoc, according to Santa Barbara County Superior Court records. Donuts and coffee will be available for residents taking a stroll through the park, located at 1000 W. Church St., from 9 to 11 a.m. My husband and I have 3 kids a 9, 11, and 13 year old. SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Santa Maria's fire chief is getting ready to retire. The Santa Maria Times has been delivering local news to the Santa Maria Valley since 1882. Tickets are now available for the Festival of Lights, which will run from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 937... Arroyo Grande SG (2016-2020) Arroyo Grande High School has a proud basketball tradition filled with memorable players. Andy Magallon. The majority view is that he had reconciled to Columbus and served again as the master of the The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department drew hundreds of cars Thursday night during the socially distanced trick-or-treating event, Drive-Thru Boo, at Preisker Park. 87 ° 70 ° Wed. 88 ° 68 ° Thu. Santa Maria city manager Jason Stilwell announced Tuesday night that Chief Leonard Champion would be leaving his post in just a few weeks. (email your situation to [email protected]). Come to an online visioning workshop on Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. He prefers them watching the news so they could be informed on what is going on in the world and to get educated. LOS EBANOS, Texas (AP) — The U.S. government has been trying to take Pamela Rivas' land for a border wall since before Joe Biden was vice president. Stop by and visit them at 400 N. Broadway in Santa Maria or give them a call (805) 631-5640. The Santa Maria City Council will meet at Santa Maria City Hall on Tuesday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic no one will be allowed into the council chambers. The number of reported COVID-19 cases in the... After 30 years of service in the Santa Maria Fire Department and four in the role of fire chief, Leonard Champion has confirmed he will retire in two weeks. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on Battles Road, near the Blosser intersection. After nearly three decades with the Santa Maria Fire Department, starting as a reservist and rising through the ranks, Chief Leonard Champion will retire this month. SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- A Santa Maria high school student earns a full scholarship to Yale University. Share: High school students protest distance learning changes By Malea Martin. After counting down from five, Mayor Alice Patino, surrounded by fellow councilmembers and Recreation and Parks staff, flipped a large candy-cane shaped... Santa Maria residents are invited to join members of the Recreation and Parks Department at the reopening of Russell Park on Saturday morning, following a yearlong renovation. 70 ° 41 ° Sun. © 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.http://vevo.ly/comrga According to Champion, his last day in the department will be Dec. 17. Columbus acquired a new flagship, believed, in the majority view, also to have been named the Santa Maria, but the sources give a few variants, such as the early Italian form, Marigalante. The Santa Maria Police Department said 27 … Unmet Transit Needs Workshop . Pool. A local nonprofit is working to make sure they continue to get the food and medicine they need brought directly to their homes, along with delivering much needed human connection. San Luis Obispo County prosecutors have charged Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles with murder and an enhancement for using a deadly weapon, in this case a belt. Mendibles appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court Wednesday morning, but did not enter a plea. “People have lost their lives, their loved ones, their jobs. Every other day, it's got to be pizza. A Santa Maria man has pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of Army soldier Marlon Brumfield in September 2019. The Santa Maria Police Department told KSBY News its officers are assisting the California Highway Patrol with a shooting investigation. A la station „Santa Maria“, pour novembre, les données comprises entre les années 2000 et 2013 ont été retenues pour le calcul de la moyenne. 37 talking about this. My husband does not like them watching youtube, tik tok, and playing video games. October 21, 2020 . The following article was posted on November 17th, 2020, in the Santa Maria Sun - Volume 21, Issue 38 [ Submit a Story] The following articles were printed from Santa Maria Sun [santamariasun.com] - Volume 21, Issue 38. Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria. In the lawsuit... Situation 805 is sponsored by West Coast Tires & Auto Center. October 1, Taste of Home Online, Our Guide to Regional American BBQ Styles October 6, Visit California, 8 Places to See Fall Colors in California October 11, 2TravelDads, Santa Maria Valley Wine Region: LA’s wine country, traveling and touring during and after COVID The... SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A person suffered serious injuries after a head-on crash in Santa Maria Wednesday night. Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria– which has been closed this year because of the coronavirus pandemic – has teamed up with City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department to create a drive-through ‘Christmas in The Country’, featuring real-life camels. I actually disagree and believe the news is bad and these other platforms gives them a break from all the chaos and negativity. #2 Best Value of 25 places to stay in Cayo Santa Maria. Mon. 66 ° 43 ° Fri. 69 ° 40 ° Sat. Tue. Let Christmas have fruitcake. So argue Thom and James Elliot. Santa Maria, CA Local News. Highway 101 was shut down in the Santa Maria area Monday night while authorities investigated a shooting incident on the freeway. Vols New York - Santa Maria pas cher sur Jetcost Comparateur de billet d'avion NYC - SMA (Portugal) pas cher 73 ° 47 ° Today's Local Briefing Subscribe Newsletters. 72 ° 51 ° Mon. 02. Testing negative doesn’t mean you’re clear for Thanksgiving. The Credit Union's Giving Tuesday efforts also included $5,000 to Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO), an organization helping local families, seniors, veterans. NEWS RELEASE October 30, 2020 La traducción al español sigue a continuación / The Spanish translation follows below Imagine Santa Maria The City of Santa Maria invites you to help envision the City’s future. Santa Maria, TX Local News. Let Thanksgiving have the turkey. 69 °F. Vols Santa Maria - New York pas cher sur Jetcost Comparateur de billet d'avion SMA - NYC (États-Unis) pas cher Robles ranked first in the Class of 2021 with a weighted GPA of 4.83. SANTA MARIA, Calif. - California Highway Patrol blocked off the southbound lanes of Highway 101 in Santa Maria Monday evening while they search for a … Program launches 100-Day Challenge to reduce veteran homelessness in county. 02. 50 °F. Old Town Market announced on Facebook that the shop would be closing for good on Thursday. First name: The public is encouraged to share ideas about improving existing service and to identify future needs for Santa Maria Area Transit (SMAT). Schools have been closed, many businesses and so on,” Children’s Resource and Ref…, The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed an additional 89 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as well as one death as a result of …. Santa Maria's Chief of Police is retiring. 72 ° 45 ° Wed. 66 ° 44 ° Thu. He says that stuff is garbage and makes kids dumb. Situé à côté de Plage de Dahab, Hôtel New Santa Maria est à 50 km de Mont Sinaï. Santa Maria Sun / News. Juan de la Cosa was certainly on the second voyage although his status is somewhat uncertain. The current owners, Mark Steller and family, have been operating the establishment for the last 16 years. The videoconference cookbook discussion will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21st. Hello and good morning. Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. Gomez was one of the top players at his school the moment he stepped on campus as a freshman in 2016. 01. Stay up-to-date on Santa Maria Valley travel, wine, barbecue and outdoor activities in the news. Hotel New Santa Maria Dahab. 66,653 reviews. Toy companies are targeting stuck-at-home grown-ups with latte-smelling Play-Doh and Legos that turn into Warhols. SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A man suspected of shooting at a police officer in Santa Maria on Saturday has been arrested. 69 ° 41 ° Mon. Local News from the city of Santa Maria. CalMatters Commentary - Republicans’ big comeback in California congressional elections this year sets the stage for another showdown in 2022. #3 Best Value of 25 places to stay in Cayo Santa Maria. Pool. One person killed in rollover crash in Arroyo Grande. What do you guys think should kids be watching the news? The #1 Best Value of 25 places to stay in Cayo Santa Maria. Inste…, Read through the obituaries published in Santa Maria Times. 78 ° 59 ° Sun. You can watch the council meeting on the City of Santa Maria's You Tube page, or... SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Christmas came early for three Santa Maria-based nonprofits thanks the Giving Tuesday tradition, now in its eighth year. Out of the 11,720 total confirmed cases in the county, 416 cases remain active and contagious. Get the latest news from the HOTRECENTNEWS in Santa Maria News - Latest News Headlines Santa Maria: Local website with breaking news. Santa Maria Sun / News. I wanted to write in because I was curious to see what people’s thoughts were on this. This is a selection of photos of Champion from previous coverage. 817 en parlent. Gage Gomez is up there with the best of them. Santa Maria Times Staff Report Nov 30, 2020 10 sec ago Fire crews have fully contained a 13-acre vegetation fire that broke out near the small unincorporated village … Evelyn Letona Robles, a Pioneer Valley High School senior was rewarded with a full-ride scholarship to Yale University. Comments are accepted until Thursday, November 26 th via email, mail, or by phone. October 2020. On multiple occasions, the suspect entered the liquor stores in Santa Maria, and pointed a handgun at the clerk, demanded money and fled. ORCUTT, Calif. - An iconic market in Orcutt is closing up shop this week. One way to see it is that scanning lets you see what is really going on, which means you may be better-grounded than the average person who is oblivious to the little events that happen every day and are not picked up by the media. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Days after the discovery and swift disappearance of two shining metal monoliths spotted half a world away from each other, …. Breaking News. Armed Carjacking in Santa Maria Roger; you are not alone, nor 5150. NEWS RELEASE November 16, 2020 What’s Cookin’ Santa Maria Cookbook Club The City of Santa Maria Public Library is pleased to announce its next What’s Cookin’ Santa Maria cookbook club meeting. Source: Santa Maria Police Department Santa Maria Police are still seeking the public's help in identifying a man suspected of robbing several liquor stores between August and October of 2020. 73 ° 43 ° Tue. Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa. Music video by Bad Gyal performing Santa Maria. City of Santa Maria, 110 E. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 \| Phone (805) 925-0951 \| City Fax: (805) 349-0657 Created by Vision Internet – Innovators of Online Government View Full Site A Santa Maria couple that runs a family care center has sued Santa Barbara County Child Welfare Services for placing a foster child into their home who had been accused of sexually assaulting other children, according to a lawsuit filed last month in Los Angeles federal court. 03. Santa Maria videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on Santa Maria . CoastHills donated $3,000 to the Allan Hancock College Student Emergency Fund and $2,500 to San Luis Obispo Food Bank. Also, at an Unmet Transit Needs Workshop on Thursday, November 19 th at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. The market has served thousands of customers since opening in the 1940s. It’s being billed as a COVID-safe Christmas spectacular on the Central Coast. 83 ° 69 ° Tue. The Santa Maria Fairpark will kick off the holiday season this weekend with the Festival of Lights drive-through event and a holiday market featuring offerings from local vendors. NEWS RELEASE. Vols pas chers depuis Santa Maria vers New York Recherchez et comparez le prix des vols vers New York parmi les compagnies et les agences de voyages décembre. Free parking. The following article was posted on November 23rd, 2020, in the Santa Maria Sun - Volume 21, Issue 39 [ Submit a Story] The following articles were printed from Santa Maria Sun [santamariasun.com] - Volume 21, Issue 39. Free parking. 01. Gathering outside Santa Maria City Hall following the City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, city officials hosted a virtual Christmas tree lighting to ring in the holiday season. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed an additional 89 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as well as one death as a result of the illness. 64 ° 40 ° Today's Local Briefing Subscribe Newsletters. Gomez was named First Team All-Mountain League in all of his final three seasons at Arroyo Grande. If you would like to share your story, please complete the following form. 03. There are reports of injuries. 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Tickets are now available for the Festival of Lights, which will run from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 937... Arroyo Grande SG (2016-2020) Arroyo Grande High School has a proud basketball tradition filled with memorable players. Andy Magallon. The majority view is that he had reconciled to Columbus and served again as the master of the The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department drew hundreds of cars Thursday night during the socially distanced trick-or-treating event, Drive-Thru Boo, at Preisker Park. 87 ° 70 ° Wed. 88 ° 68 ° Thu. Santa Maria city manager Jason Stilwell announced Tuesday night that Chief Leonard Champion would be leaving his post in just a few weeks. (email your situation to [email protected]). Come to an online visioning workshop on Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. He prefers them watching the news so they could be informed on what is going on in the world and to get educated. LOS EBANOS, Texas (AP) — The U.S. government has been trying to take Pamela Rivas' land for a border wall since before Joe Biden was vice president. Stop by and visit them at 400 N. Broadway in Santa Maria or give them a call (805) 631-5640. The Santa Maria City Council will meet at Santa Maria City Hall on Tuesday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic no one will be allowed into the council chambers. The number of reported COVID-19 cases in the... After 30 years of service in the Santa Maria Fire Department and four in the role of fire chief, Leonard Champion has confirmed he will retire in two weeks. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on Battles Road, near the Blosser intersection. After nearly three decades with the Santa Maria Fire Department, starting as a reservist and rising through the ranks, Chief Leonard Champion will retire this month. SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- A Santa Maria high school student earns a full scholarship to Yale University. Share: High school students protest distance learning changes By Malea Martin. After counting down from five, Mayor Alice Patino, surrounded by fellow councilmembers and Recreation and Parks staff, flipped a large candy-cane shaped... Santa Maria residents are invited to join members of the Recreation and Parks Department at the reopening of Russell Park on Saturday morning, following a yearlong renovation. 70 ° 41 ° Sun. © 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.http://vevo.ly/comrga According to Champion, his last day in the department will be Dec. 17. Columbus acquired a new flagship, believed, in the majority view, also to have been named the Santa Maria, but the sources give a few variants, such as the early Italian form, Marigalante. The Santa Maria Police Department said 27 … Unmet Transit Needs Workshop . Pool. A local nonprofit is working to make sure they continue to get the food and medicine they need brought directly to their homes, along with delivering much needed human connection. San Luis Obispo County prosecutors have charged Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles with murder and an enhancement for using a deadly weapon, in this case a belt. Mendibles appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court Wednesday morning, but did not enter a plea. “People have lost their lives, their loved ones, their jobs. Every other day, it's got to be pizza. A Santa Maria man has pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of Army soldier Marlon Brumfield in September 2019. The Santa Maria Police Department told KSBY News its officers are assisting the California Highway Patrol with a shooting investigation. A la station „Santa Maria“, pour novembre, les données comprises entre les années 2000 et 2013 ont été retenues pour le calcul de la moyenne. 37 talking about this. My husband does not like them watching youtube, tik tok, and playing video games. October 21, 2020 . The following article was posted on November 17th, 2020, in the Santa Maria Sun - Volume 21, Issue 38 [ Submit a Story] The following articles were printed from Santa Maria Sun [santamariasun.com] - Volume 21, Issue 38. Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria. In the lawsuit... Situation 805 is sponsored by West Coast Tires & Auto Center. October 1, Taste of Home Online, Our Guide to Regional American BBQ Styles October 6, Visit California, 8 Places to See Fall Colors in California October 11, 2TravelDads, Santa Maria Valley Wine Region: LA’s wine country, traveling and touring during and after COVID The... SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A person suffered serious injuries after a head-on crash in Santa Maria Wednesday night. Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria– which has been closed this year because of the coronavirus pandemic – has teamed up with City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department to create a drive-through ‘Christmas in The Country’, featuring real-life camels. I actually disagree and believe the news is bad and these other platforms gives them a break from all the chaos and negativity. #2 Best Value of 25 places to stay in Cayo Santa Maria. Mon. 66 ° 43 ° Fri. 69 ° 40 ° Sat. Tue. Let Christmas have fruitcake. So argue Thom and James Elliot. Santa Maria, CA Local News. Highway 101 was shut down in the Santa Maria area Monday night while authorities investigated a shooting incident on the freeway. Vols New York - Santa Maria pas cher sur Jetcost Comparateur de billet d'avion NYC - SMA (Portugal) pas cher 73 ° 47 ° Today's Local Briefing Subscribe Newsletters. 72 ° 51 ° Mon. 02. Testing negative doesn’t mean you’re clear for Thanksgiving. The Credit Union's Giving Tuesday efforts also included $5,000 to Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO), an organization helping local families, seniors, veterans. NEWS RELEASE October 30, 2020 La traducción al español sigue a continuación / The Spanish translation follows below Imagine Santa Maria The City of Santa Maria invites you to help envision the City’s future. Santa Maria, TX Local News. Let Thanksgiving have the turkey. 69 °F. Vols Santa Maria - New York pas cher sur Jetcost Comparateur de billet d'avion SMA - NYC (États-Unis) pas cher Robles ranked first in the Class of 2021 with a weighted GPA of 4.83. SANTA MARIA, Calif. - California Highway Patrol blocked off the southbound lanes of Highway 101 in Santa Maria Monday evening while they search for a … Program launches 100-Day Challenge to reduce veteran homelessness in county. 02. 50 °F. Old Town Market announced on Facebook that the shop would be closing for good on Thursday. First name: The public is encouraged to share ideas about improving existing service and to identify future needs for Santa Maria Area Transit (SMAT). Schools have been closed, many businesses and so on,” Children’s Resource and Ref…, The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed an additional 89 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as well as one death as a result of …. Santa Maria's Chief of Police is retiring. 72 ° 45 ° Wed. 66 ° 44 ° Thu. He says that stuff is garbage and makes kids dumb. Situé à côté de Plage de Dahab, Hôtel New Santa Maria est à 50 km de Mont Sinaï. Santa Maria Sun / News. Juan de la Cosa was certainly on the second voyage although his status is somewhat uncertain. The current owners, Mark Steller and family, have been operating the establishment for the last 16 years. The videoconference cookbook discussion will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21st. Hello and good morning. Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. Gomez was one of the top players at his school the moment he stepped on campus as a freshman in 2016. 01. Stay up-to-date on Santa Maria Valley travel, wine, barbecue and outdoor activities in the news. Hotel New Santa Maria Dahab. 66,653 reviews. Toy companies are targeting stuck-at-home grown-ups with latte-smelling Play-Doh and Legos that turn into Warhols. SANTA MARIA, Calif. - A man suspected of shooting at a police officer in Santa Maria on Saturday has been arrested. 69 ° 41 ° Mon. Local News from the city of Santa Maria. CalMatters Commentary - Republicans’ big comeback in California congressional elections this year sets the stage for another showdown in 2022. #3 Best Value of 25 places to stay in Cayo Santa Maria. Pool. One person killed in rollover crash in Arroyo Grande. What do you guys think should kids be watching the news? The #1 Best Value of 25 places to stay in Cayo Santa Maria. Inste…, Read through the obituaries published in Santa Maria Times. 78 ° 59 ° Sun. You can watch the council meeting on the City of Santa Maria's You Tube page, or... SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Christmas came early for three Santa Maria-based nonprofits thanks the Giving Tuesday tradition, now in its eighth year. Out of the 11,720 total confirmed cases in the county, 416 cases remain active and contagious. Get the latest news from the HOTRECENTNEWS in Santa Maria News - Latest News Headlines Santa Maria: Local website with breaking news. Santa Maria Sun / News. I wanted to write in because I was curious to see what people’s thoughts were on this. This is a selection of photos of Champion from previous coverage. 817 en parlent. Gage Gomez is up there with the best of them. Santa Maria Times Staff Report Nov 30, 2020 10 sec ago Fire crews have fully contained a 13-acre vegetation fire that broke out near the small unincorporated village … Evelyn Letona Robles, a Pioneer Valley High School senior was rewarded with a full-ride scholarship to Yale University. Comments are accepted until Thursday, November 26 th via email, mail, or by phone. October 2020. On multiple occasions, the suspect entered the liquor stores in Santa Maria, and pointed a handgun at the clerk, demanded money and fled. ORCUTT, Calif. - An iconic market in Orcutt is closing up shop this week. One way to see it is that scanning lets you see what is really going on, which means you may be better-grounded than the average person who is oblivious to the little events that happen every day and are not picked up by the media. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Days after the discovery and swift disappearance of two shining metal monoliths spotted half a world away from each other, …. Breaking News. Armed Carjacking in Santa Maria Roger; you are not alone, nor 5150. NEWS RELEASE November 16, 2020 What’s Cookin’ Santa Maria Cookbook Club The City of Santa Maria Public Library is pleased to announce its next What’s Cookin’ Santa Maria cookbook club meeting. Source: Santa Maria Police Department Santa Maria Police are still seeking the public's help in identifying a man suspected of robbing several liquor stores between August and October of 2020. 73 ° 43 ° Tue. Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa. Music video by Bad Gyal performing Santa Maria. City of Santa Maria, 110 E. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 \| Phone (805) 925-0951 \| City Fax: (805) 349-0657 Created by Vision Internet – Innovators of Online Government View Full Site A Santa Maria couple that runs a family care center has sued Santa Barbara County Child Welfare Services for placing a foster child into their home who had been accused of sexually assaulting other children, according to a lawsuit filed last month in Los Angeles federal court. 03. Santa Maria videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on Santa Maria . CoastHills donated $3,000 to the Allan Hancock College Student Emergency Fund and $2,500 to San Luis Obispo Food Bank. Also, at an Unmet Transit Needs Workshop on Thursday, November 19 th at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. The market has served thousands of customers since opening in the 1940s. It’s being billed as a COVID-safe Christmas spectacular on the Central Coast. 83 ° 69 ° Tue. The Santa Maria Fairpark will kick off the holiday season this weekend with the Festival of Lights drive-through event and a holiday market featuring offerings from local vendors. NEWS RELEASE. Vols pas chers depuis Santa Maria vers New York Recherchez et comparez le prix des vols vers New York parmi les compagnies et les agences de voyages décembre. Free parking. The following article was posted on November 23rd, 2020, in the Santa Maria Sun - Volume 21, Issue 39 [ Submit a Story] The following articles were printed from Santa Maria Sun [santamariasun.com] - Volume 21, Issue 39. Free parking. 01. Gathering outside Santa Maria City Hall following the City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, city officials hosted a virtual Christmas tree lighting to ring in the holiday season. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed an additional 89 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as well as one death as a result of the illness. 64 ° 40 ° Today's Local Briefing Subscribe Newsletters. Gomez was named First Team All-Mountain League in all of his final three seasons at Arroyo Grande. If you would like to share your story, please complete the following form. 03. There are reports of injuries. 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__label__wiki	0.520734	0.520734	Picking The Hypothetical Yankee Playoff Roster The Yankees aren't going to be participating in the postseason this year. It's only the second time we've been able to say that since 1994, and with the type of baseball we watched them play for the majority of the season it's probably for the best that they're on the outside looking in. I've gotten so used to doing the end-of-year debate about the playoff roster that it's strange to not have to think about that this year. Chances are the Yankees wouldn't get very far in the playoffs regardless of what 25 guys they took, but trying to predict the playoff roster is usually one of the more fun exercises of the year. In the interest of trying to have a little fun, here's what my hypothetical 25-man playoff roster would look like. Labels: 25-Man Roster, Postseason Talk, Roster Decisions Some Final Statistical Perspective On The Yankees' Season The Yankees finished up their 2013 season with a series sweep of the god-awful Houston Astros this past weekend. Those 3 wins gave them an 85-77 final record, expected when you consider where a lot of the preseason projections had them and somewhat surprising when you consider their -21 run differential. That figure painted the Yankees as a sub-.500 team, 79-83 according to the Pythagorean W-L projections, and it's worth noting that the Yankees were the only team in MLB with a negative run differential that finished above .500 on the season. There was no return of mystique and aura to carry this old, extremely flawed ballclub to the postseason. There was no last magical run for Andy and Mo. There was just a crummy baseball team that somehow slightly outperformed its mediocre statistical expectations. If you need further proof of that, here it is in a nutshell. Labels: Meaningful Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Team Analysis No Mo This Weekend Was The Right Thing To Do (Courtesy of the AP) Along with Andy making his final career start in front of his second home fans, the only other source of buzz to this weekend's season-concluding series in Houston was what else Mariano Rivera had in store for a goodbye. Would he pitch? Would he play the outfield? How much would Joe let him pitch if he was going to play the outfield? Turns out the answer to all those questions was either "no" or "none". After Joe said he was letting Mo call his own shots for the series, Mo ended up not pitching or playing at all in the final 3 games, citing arm soreness and general fatigue and a desire to respect the game and not play when he wasn't at his best. Labels: Mariano Rivera, Non-Statistical Analysis, Retirement AB4AR End Of Season Update You may have noticed the site wasn't very active this past weekend. That's partially due to the fact that I spent Saturday picking winners and making money hand over fist at Arlington Park in Chicago and mostly due to the fact that the season was already over and I didn't see the point in analyzing or reporting on stuff that didn't matter anymore. But now that one season is over, another can begin. It's time for another Yankee offseason and here's the rough plan for what you can expect from AB4AR in the next 4+ months. We'll start off this week with some random recap stuff and the AB4AR year end awards posts later in the week, then transition right into the 3-week 2013 season recap next week. The format of the 3 weeks will be the same as it was for the season preview: 1st week will be the "2013 Storylines" follow-ups, 2nd will be the "What We Thought We Knew & What We Learned" to bridge the gap between 2013 and 2014, and the last week will be the "2013 Season Review" posts by roster group (lineup, rotation, bullpen, bench). After everything is put to bed on 2013, we'll start diving into the hot stove stuff. I'd like to do more trade and free agent target profile pieces, since the Yankees are going to have to get creative with both to have any hope of being competitive next year on a budget, and there will be plenty of posts devoted to that budget and payroll breakdown as well. There will also be plenty of prospect talk, including AB4AR Prospect Week and the release of the 2014 AB4AR Top 30 sometime in January, and maybe another post or 2 devoted to at-bat/closer entrance music. Baseball season never really ends at AB4AR, so get ready to re-live all the not fun and non-excitement of the 2013 season over the next few weeks. If you want to refresh on the season preview topics before next week, you can get a head start by revisiting the "2013 Storylines" series here. Game 162 Wrap-Up: NYY 5 HOU 1 With Mo and Andy's goodbyes out of the way and the playoffs long gone from view, there was nothing left to play for on the season's final day. Joe managed the game that way, sitting Robinson Cano and Ichiro to give them some needed rest and giving the ball to David Huff to start the game. If there was anything on the line today, it may have been chances for the young guys like Adams, Zoilo, Murphy, and Betances to make a positive last impression on the coaching staff before spring camp next year. The game went long and the Yankees came away with a win to finish their 2013 season on a somewhat positive note. Game Notes: - Huff wasn't quite as effective as he's been as Phil Hughes' caddy in the 1st. He gave up a double and a single to 2 guys named Jonathan Villar and Matt Dominguez to give Houston the early 1-0 lead. - As expected, the skeleton lineup didn't produce much against Erik Bedard. 3 hits - a Curtis Granderson double and a pair of singles by Eduardo Nunez and Brendan Ryan - was all they mustered while striking out 7 times in a scoreless first 5 innings. - To his credit, Huff shook off the tough 1st to pitch 4 straight scoreless frames of his own through 5. He only gave up 1 single in that span and retired 11 in a row (including 5 strikeouts) with a good 2-seamer/slider combo. - Bedard left after 7 scoreless and just like yesterday, the Yankee offense finally struck late. Nunez doubled with 1 out to give the Yanks just their second RISP of the day, and with 2 outs C-Grand came through with a base hit to tie the game at 1. - When it's the last game of the season, why not have some free baseball? The game stretched into the thanks to solid relief pitching and poor hitting by both sides. Biggest Yankee highlight was the combined 2.1 shutout, 4-K innings from Dellin Betances. - At long last, Mark Reynolds got an "all" at-bat instead of a "nothing" one and homered to lead off the 14th. After 2 strikeouts, the Yankees rattled off 4 straight hits to bring in 3 more runs and give D-Rob a comfy cushion to close things out. Labels: Game Analysis, Game Recap These last few games of the season have little meaning in the grand scheme of things, but they've given us a few great moments to remember as we watch the final days of 2/3 of the remaining Core Four. Mo's exit on Thursday night at The Stadium was as emotional a scene as I can ever remember at The Stadium, maybe the most emotional since President Bush came out to throw that first pitch after 9/11. Last night, Andy Pettitte made his final start, and although it wasn't at home, there was still a lot of emotion attached and a lot to remember. With nothing left to hold out for, Joe gave Andy the longest leash of the season and Andy responded by pitching his best game of the season, even better than his last home start last Sunday. - Andy put at least 1 runner on base in each of the first 4 innings, but worked his way out of trouble most of the time. He gave up a run in the 4th on a single and a pair of groundouts, but he looked good and he was working quickly. - The kid-filled Yankee lineup did its typical worst to help Andy early. They stranded 2 runners in the 2nd, got sat down in order from the 3rd through the 5th, and generally looked weak and pathetic. - They finally got their act together in the top of the 6th, on the back of a Chris Stewart leadoff single. Eduardo Nunez and Robinson Cano followed up with singles of their own to score Stewart and chase Houston starter Paul Clemens from the game. Alfonso Soriano walked to load the bases, and Nunez came around to score on a throwing error to give Andy a 2-1 lead. - Once he had that lead, Andy buckled down and pitched like the postseason ace we've seen time and time again. He walked the leadoff batter in the bottom of the 6th and then retired the next 11 batters he faced into the bottom of the 9th. He gave up a 2-out hit, but Joe was going to let him finish what he started and he did just that by getting a groundball out to end the game, earn the win, and end his career in style. (Courtesy of Getty Images) Normally the Yankees ending their regular season in the AL basement that is Houston would be a borderline insult. This year, it's strangely fitting. The Yankees are out of the postseason race, Mo had has day and night in the sun during the final homestand, there's just nothing left to care about this season. Joe finally made the call to go to the younglings for this series and there were starting pitching holes to fill against the Astros. Adam Warren got the spot start last night, in an early audition for the rotation competition next year. After an up and down year as the primary long reliever, something positive to end his season would have been a good thing. - Something positive was exactly what he got. Warren tossed 5 scoreless innings on less than 70 pitches, surprising considering how little he's pitched lately. He gave up just 2 hits and 1 walk, and retired the final 8 batters he faced. - The offense gave him all the support they could muster in the top of the 4th when a Robinson Cano single and Alfonso Soriano walk set the table with 1 out. Mark Reynolds singled a run in to get the Yankees on the board and David Adams doubled to bring in 2 more and make it 3-0 Yanks. - David Phelps relieved Warren in the 6th and pitched into the 7th. With 2 outs and 2 on, Joe decided to take him out and go to Joba Chamberlain. In typical Joba fashion, Chamberlain was a human dumpster fire, giving up a 2-run double on the first pitch he threw, a single on the next, and walking a batter before getting out of the inning. - Preston Claiborne worked an effective 8th, highlighted by a J.R. Murphy-to-Adams caught stealing to end the inning, and David Robertson got a save opportunity in the 9th that he converted in 1-2-3 fashion. Friday Afternoon Linkapalooza: 9/27/13 I don't know about everybody else, but I've been completely drained by this season. I am literally (figuratively) sputtering to the finish line and I apologize if the quality of my writing or content has slacked in the past few weeks. For a team that wasn't expected to seriously contend for a postseason spot and a season that played out about as we expected, it's been incredibly taxing and I'm going to be very glad when it's over so I can just kick back and watch the postseason games without having to stay up late or drag my ass out of bad early to write another depressing recap. Now onto the links! - On Monday, William Juliano of The Captain's Blog commented on the pending retirements of Mo and Andy and in what direction that might spur the organization going forward. - EJ Fagan of IIATMS/TYA displayed an interesting graphical representation of the Yankee farm system's rapid decline in the last 3-5 years, or Exhibit B in the case of why the Yanks aren't built to contend on a budget. - On Tuesday, SJK of NoMaas questioned many of the late season lineup decisions that Joe was sticking with after the team's postseason hopes were dashed. - On Wednesday, Andrew Mearns of Pinstriped Bible ranked the top 5 moments of Andy Pettitte's career. Hard to argue with number 1. - Chad Jennings of LoHud had all the quotes from CC Sabathia on his tough 2013, what he thinks the problems were, and what he's already doing to start re-working things for next season. - El duque of It Is High... used the Mo bobblehead disaster as a reason to recap the state of the Yankee organization since Hank and Hal took over. - Alex Pugliese of Yanks Go Yard commented on the double standard for Andy Pettitte and Alex Rodriguez when it comes to PEDs. A very fair point that too often gets passed over by the MSM. - Mike Axisa of RAB analyzed the upcoming A-Rod suspension appeal and how each potential scenario would work in and against the Yankees' best interests. - On Thursday, Clive Barker of The Greedy Pinstripes mused on Mo and Andy's retirement and the all but official end of the last great era of Yankee baseball that comes with it. - SG of RLYW looked back at the history of Yankee 1st round draft picks and where Phil Hughes fits into that history now that his Yankee career is almost assuredly over. - On Friday, Greg Corcoran of Bronx Baseball Daily weighed the pros and cons of this offseason's top 2 international FAs, Jose Abreu and Masahiro Tanaka, and how they could fit the Yankees' needs. - Chris Mitchell of Pinstripe Pundits looked back on the never-ending rotation of warm bodies through the Yankee infield in 2013, and how bad the performance from the majority of that group was. This week's jam is "Enter Sandman." For obvious reasons. Enjoy your weekends, everybody. Labels: Link Dump What A Moment Awesome. Undeniably awesome and hands down the most memorable moment of the season. No, thank you, Mo. Thank you. Labels: Mariano Rivera, The Greatest of All Time, Yankee Legends Game 159 Wrap-Up: TB 4 NYY 0 There's nothing to really say about the first 7 innings of last night's game. The Yankees as a baseball team are a dead stick, they know it, and they're playing like it. Joe can say whatever he wants about respecting the game, but his team isn't stepping on the field with any real passion or desire to compete and it's putting a sour ending to what's already been a tough season. The real story last night was Mariano Rivera's final appearance at Yankee Stadium and it was a memorable one. He pitched well, got countless standing ovations, and got to share a really touching moment on the mound with Andy and Jeter when they came out to get him and give him a chance to walk off the Yankee Stadium mound to applause one more time. It was a very emotional finish to an otherwise emotionless game. - Ivan Nova made his final start of the season and he was pretty good again. He gave up a few hits early, but escaped thanks to some key double plays on well-located fastballs down in the zone. He also had the curveball working for swings and misses, and got 3 Ks in the first 3 innings. - He gave up his first run of the night on a single, walk, single combo to start the 4th, then loaded the bases with only 1 out. Needing to limit the damage to give his offense a chance, he retired the next 2 batters to hold the game at 1-0. - Not that it really mattered, because even with a few kids in the lineup it was still limp. They got 1 hit off Tampa starter Alex Cobb through the first 7 innings - in the bottom of the 1st - and only Curtis Granderson reached second base after walking and stealing a bag in the 2nd. - Nova made 1 bad mistake with a fastball to Delmon Young to lead off the top of the 7th and Young, still a Yankee killer, hit it for a home run to double the lead. He gave way to Dellin Betances in the 8th and Betances promptly created a 2-run mess to set up Mo. - The crowd was only there to see Mo and he gave them a helluva show. With 2 on and 1 out, he escaped the 8th on 6 pitches, then he came out and retired the first 2 batters of the 9th to set up the dramatics. - Wanting to give him a special send-off, Joe sent Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter out to the mound to get the ball from Mo. As soon as they reached the mound and Mo hugged Andy, all the emotion came out of him in what was truly a touching sports moment. 3 teammates, together for the last time, the final image of the great Yankee dynasty of the last 15+ years. Mo got the moment he deserved, the applause he deserved, the love he deserved, and the final score of the game didn't mean a thing. Let's All Calm Down About The Reported Cano Contract Figures With the season unofficially over as of last night, the focus has already shifted to the upcoming offseason and all the things the Yankees are going to have to address while building their 2014 roster. The obvious number 1 topic of discussion on that list is Robinson Cano's free agency and what the Yankees will or won't be willing to pay to retain him. That stayed quiet for the majority of the regular season, but business started picking up this morning when reports of a 10-year/$300 million proposal from Cano's camp came out. Via Buster Olney (Insider only), the numbers are actually 10 years and $305 million, the total value of Alex Rodriguez's contract with the HR escalator bonuses included. David Waldstein reported that the Yankees made an offer of 7 years/$161 mil earlier in the season and the distance between those 2 figures has set off a ton of talk around the Yankosphere about what it all means and what the Yankees should do. Before things get too out of control, I'd like to offer a simple reminder to everyone who's concerned about the numbers. Relax. This is how it works. It's each side making their first offer as part of a negotiation and there's no reason to get worked up. Labels: Contract Talk, NY Media Circus, Robinson Cano What A Night For Phil (Originally published at IIATMS/TYA) It may have looked like the last in a long line of embarrassing late season outings for Phil Hughes last night. He was ineffective again and he got yanked after recording only 6 outs and after Joe stopped off to argue a bad call with the umpire before making his way to the mound to get the ball. But it wasn't all gloom and fastballs over the middle. Phil actually carved out some nice space for himself in the record books last night. Labels: Meaningful Statistics, Phil Hughes CC Already On The Road To Reinvention While he won't make another start this season, and it's still unknown how his hamstring injury will impact his offseason training/throwing schedule, CC Sabathia has already started working on his mechanics and approach in preparation for what everybody hopes will be a bounce back 2014. Sabathia spoke to the media at length on Tuesday about his struggles this season, what he needs to work on to be better next year, and what he's already started working on to make that transition from power pitcher to pitcher. There were references to changes in delivery and mechanics, bullpen work between starts in the past few weeks, and most interestingly, Sabathia saying he's started watching video of opposing hitters. It's not something he's ever done before this season, and Sabathia acknowledged the need to start doing it as part of his pregame preparation, saying: “I feel like at certain times, I kind of fell in the same pattern, pitching the same way. Hitters watch video and they know what to expect out of me, so it’s only right for me to do the same thing. I've always been a guy that never watched video and that’s something that I need to change. My preparation for games probably needs to get a little better in that way." I was a bit surprised to read that CC has never watched video before. I figured in today's modern age of analysis that would be at least a small part of every pitcher's prep routine. If it's something he thinks is going to help next year and he's already started doing it, then good for him for manning up and not being stubborn about changing. It's what older pitchers have to do to survive, and CC recognizes that he's an older pitcher now. If he's already begun the transformation of his game, that's reason to be encouraged about a turnaround next season. Labels: CC Sabathia, Non-Statistical Analysis, Player Analysis, Regression The Yankees didn't score a single run against a shaky Matt Moore and the Tampa Bay bullpen on Tuesday night. They trotted out arguably a worse lineup last night against David Price, so if he was even half as on his game as Moore was there was a good chance New York would be filling the scoreboard with zeros again. Whatever. If Joe plays the crappy veterans and they don't score, he's an idiot for not playing the kids. If he subs them all out and they don't score, he's an idiot for putting a bunch of unproven youngsters up against a Cy Young winner. Not that it would matter much with Phil Hughes on the mound. He was making his final Yankee Stadium start and it went about as you'd expect. He was out early, the game was over early, and the Yanks were officially eliminated from the Wild Card race. - Phil was his usual self. He gave up a run on back-to-back doubles in the 1st and put 2 men on base before escaping the 2nd. Fastballs over the middle, failure to put guys away with 2 strikes, the usual. He had the whole arsenal working. - He had runners on the corners with nobody out after a handful of pitches in the top of the 3rd, in part because Vernon Wells is old and shitty, and a few batters later it was curtains. Hughes didn't retire a batter in the 3rd, left the bases loaded, and got barely a reaction from the lifeless crowd as he walked off the mound. "Oof" and "da." - At least the offense kept it close early. Robinson Cano plated Eduardo Nunez in the 1st with a double to left that just missed being a home run, and Nunez took Price yard to lead off the bottom of the 3rd to make it a 3-2 game. - That was as close as the Yanks would get. David Huff pitched 2 scoreless innings in relief of Hughes before blowing up in the 6th. With 2 outs in the inning he gave up a single to James Loney, a 3-run homer to Evan Longoria, and a solo HR to David DeJesus in 3 consecutive ABs to extend the Tampa lead to 7-2. - The Yanks managed only 2 more hits against Price as he cruised through 7 with a 5-run lead, and scored their final meaningless run of the night on a Lyle Overbay bases loaded walk in the 8th. - Lotta bullpen scrubs got work after Huff left, but for some reason Joe decided to use David Robertson for the 8th. Longoria tacked on his second homer of the night off Preston Claiborne in the 9th for a final insult. Goodbye To Hughes (Ahh, the good old days... ) It's been a homestand full of finales and goodbyes, and it continues tonight when Phil Hughes takes the mound in place of CC Sabathia. After having the rotation rearranged to remove him from what could have been an important series, Phil gets to step back on the Yankee Stadium mound one more time in what will in all likelihood be his final appearance as a New York Yankee. Unsurprisingly, there's no pregame ceremony planned. With the way Hughes' season has devolved, there's almost no point in even giving him the ball in the first place. Labels: Future Free Agents, Phil Hughes, Player Analysis Wednesday Late Morning/Early Afternoon Food For Thought Hiroki Kuroda in the 1st inning in 2013: 32.0 IP, 46 H, 8 BB, 21 ER, 5 HR Kuroda in the 2nd-9th innings in 2013: 169.1 IP, 145 H, 35 BB, 53 ER, 15 HR He said he doesn't have an explanation, and given the fact that it's been a season long problem it doesn't seem like Joe or Larry Rothschild do either. Make no mistake though, the 1st inning has killed Hirok this season. Subtract that inning and its terrible results and he's probably still in the hunt for the AL Cy Young. It wouldn't be such a problem if he had some offensive support, but the current lineup Joe's rolling out is almost as short and powerless as it was during the lowest times of the summer. Once the 1st inning was over last night, so was the game. Labels: Hiroki Kuroda, Meaningful Statistics, Small Sample Sizes The Reason Joe Didn't Play The Kids Last Night ("And I played Wells too, BAHAHAHAHA!!!!!" Courtesy of Getty Images) With little to play for entering last night's game except pride, many around the blogopshere were calling for Joe to pull the plug on the sub-replacement level guys like Ichiro Suzuki, Vernon Wells, and Chris Stewart, and play the kids. Knowing that you've got nothing to work with in those 3, it made sense for next season to see what you've got in guys like J.R. Murphy, Zoilo Almonte, and even David Adams and Dellin Betances. Yet there were Ichiro's, Wells', and Stewart's names on last night's lineup card while the young guys stayed glued to the bench. We all saw how that decision worked out and it wasn't pretty. If you're upset at the call by Joe and don't understand why he did that, the answer is pretty simple. Labels: Front Office Decisions, Lineup Decisions, Managerial Decisions (Game over. Courtesy of Getty Images) I have to admit, there's a small big part of me that enjoyed reading about all the Mo bobblehead night confusion and commotion last night. I wasn't getting one anyway, so if all you lucky folks who did had to stand outside the stadium a little longer than you anticipated, good. I hope you value that bobblehead. And of course, with as perfect as the Mo ceremony on Sunday was, it came as no surprise that the team who paid Ichiro millions of dollars to play baseball for them for 2 full seasons couldn't go 2-for-2 and screwed up the bobblehead night. Oh yeah, there was a baseball game last night too. That kinda gets lost in the wash when the Yanks entered the game with a less than 1% chance of making the playoffs. I wonder if they improved those chances. - For some reason, Hiroki Kuroda didn't have the feel for his stuff at the start of the game. He gave up a leadoff home run to Matt Joyce and it only took him 11 pitches and 4 batters faced to make it a 3-0 Rays lead. - The Yankee lineup, weak and unnecessarily veteran-heavy as it was, certainly made Matt Moore work early. His command wasn't there either and they drew 5 walks against him in the first 3 innings. They also only got 1 hit and had no runs to show for all their patience. - Whatever it was that wasn't working for Hirok in the 1st got fixed quickly. He held the Rays hitless through the next 4 innings, their only baserunner coming on an Eduardo Nunez error. - Then he lost it in the top of the 6th and lost it in a big way. Kuroda loaded the bases on a pair of walks and an Evan Longoria double and then gave up a 2-run double to James Loney to make it 5-0 Rays. He didn't make it out of the inning. - The offense stayed pathetic, scratching out 3 more measly hits from the 4th on and stranding all 3 runners. Against the Tampa bullpen they managed just 1 hit and 4 strikeouts in 4 innings. - Just for good measure, the Rays tacked on 2 in the 9th against Shawn Kelley. In the end the people who waited in line all night to claim their bobbleheads didn't miss much and the Yankees are now 1 game away from playoff elimination. Brendan Ryan Is My New Hero, And Needs To Be On The Team Next Year (Oh so smoove. Courtesy of the AP) I have a confession to make. I think I've got a little man crush on Brendan Ryan. He's only been a Yankee for 11 games, but in those 11 games he's convinced me that he should absolutely be on the roster as the backup shortstop and de facto utility infielder next season. It makes too much sense for him not to be on the roster. He's exactly what the Yankees need at the position and a clear upgrade over any and everything they trotted out there this year in their lame attempt to cover for Derek Jeter's ankle. Labels: 2014 Roster, Brendan Ryan, Defense, Player Analysis Musing On The 2014 Bullpen In case you couldn't figure it out, I'm pretty much done talking about the 2013 season. It's been a long, disappointing, frustratingly repetitive season to write about, and with 6 games remaining and barely a whisper of a realistic playoff chance remaining I'm starting to turn my attention to next season. I know, I know, it's probably not going to be much better next season. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. For now I can still hope. Any discussion about the 2014 Yankees starts with the roster. The Yankees will be in the unenviable position of having to replace a lot of guys without the traditional means to do it. Their $189 million payroll goal will put the clamps on their usual way of spending on the free agent market, in a way that will probably make this past offseason look like Black Friday, and they're extremely light on upper-level Minor League talent capable of stepping into everyday roles. The lineup and the rotation will each have serious issues to address, but what about the bullpen? The longstanding backbone of the Yankee roster every year is going to undergo a major overhaul and the Yankees aren't exactly preparing themselves well for it down the stretch of this season. Labels: 2014 Bullpen, Bullpen Depth, Roster Management Yanks Put Six In Baseball America's Top 20 GCL Prospects List Now that the Minor League season has officially been over for a few weeks, it's time to start rolling out the end-of-season top prospects lists. Baseball America is posting their top 20 for the Rookie Gulf Coast League today, and the Yankees are well represented with 6 players making the list. The 6 Yankee farmhands to make it, in order, are Luis Torrens (10th), Miguel Andujar (11th), Abi Avelino (13th), Gosuke Katoh (15th), Luis Severino (17th), and Thairo Estrada (20th). That's an impressive number of reps at any level of the system, but it does come with the obvious disclaimer of the GCL being the lowest level of US pro ball. These guys are all far too young to say definitively that any of them will be stars or even make the Majors. Still, it's an encouraging sign that the lower levels of the system are stocked with potential to come up and fill that talent gap that exists in High and Low-A in the near future. If you're a BA subscriber, you can log in and read the full write-up on each guy. BA seems especially high on Torrens, praising his "sound hitting approach," and Avelino, who drew positive remarks for his offense and defensive tools. Labels: Prospect News, Prospects, Quick Hits How The Hell Is The 2014 Outfield Going To Work? (1, or the number of wins these two have been worth this season. Courtesy of Getty Images) There was no shortage of heartbreaking, soul crushing, or facepalming plays in yesterday's 2-1 loss to the Giants. Pick just about anything the Yankees did from the bottom of the 7th on and you're bound to come up with something that killed their chances to win what should have been an easy-to-win game on Mo Day. The worst of the worst came when the Yanks were at the plate, which hardly comes as a surprise after 156 team games that have resulted in a .245/.309/.380 team batting line (.304 wOBA, 87 wRC+). Vernon Wells and Ichiro Suzuki striking out with 2 men on and 1 out in the bottom of the 7th, while not the worst, was certainly on the medal stand of piss poor offensive moments yesterday. To not even make contact in those at-bats and put the ball in play was the latest slap in the face example of how poorly the front office's plans for cutting payroll and remaining competitive were conceived. Wells and Ichiro haven't just been bad at the plate this year, they've been terrible. They're both coming back next year, as part of an outfield that could be even worse than the 2013 edition. Labels: 2014 Outfield, 2014 Roster, Ichiro Suzuki, Vernon Wells Not The Way Andy Should Have Gone Out I got nothing this morning, gang. I'm still bummed about the way yesterday's game went down. I know I shouldn't be. If anything, I should have expected the Yankees to lose in the fashion they did because it's what they've done all year long. Sure, there have been a few flashes of offensive competency here and there, but overall this has been a painfully bad offensive team incapable of doing anything - get a hit, put the ball in play, make contact - when they really needed to and they saved the worst for last yesterday. The fairytale ending was laid out for them from about the 5th inning on and they gagged on their chance to write it time and time again. Labels: Andy Pettitte, Random Musings, Rants BREAKING: CC Done For The Season And the hits just keep on coming. Via Dan Barbarisi, the Yankees announced that CC Sabathia suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring in his last start against San Francisco on Friday night and will be shut down for the remainder of the season. Guess that throws Joe's rotation realignment plan out the window and it looks like Phil Hughes will get one more start in Yankee Stadium this week. This puts a fittingly disappointing end to an incredibly disappointing season for CC. On the positive side, he can rest up, get healthy, and get to work on adjusting his delivery for next season. The injury is expected to take 8 weeks to heal, so hopefully it doesn't throw his offseason workout/throwing program off too much. Labels: Breaking News, CC Sabathia, Injury News Yanks Rearrange Rotation For The Rays Series The Yankees have their last scheduled off-day of the regular season today, and in a move that's ultimately too little too late but still the right strategic decision, Joe is going to use that off-day to rearrange his rotation. The Phil Hughes-David Huff 2-headed 5th starter monster was scheduled to start tomorrow's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. With the off-day keeping the rest of the rotation behind them on regular rest, Joe will skip over his 5th starters and go back to the top of the rotation. He'll have 3 of his 4 best starters - Hiroki Kuroda, CC Sabathia, and Ivan Nova - start the 3 games against Tampa and push Huffes back to the final series in Houston later in the week. In a perfect world, Joe would have Andy Pettitte in that mix, probably in place of CC. Pettitte was brilliant yesterday and should have the adrenaline flowing again when he makes his final career start. The Yankees' only chance to make the postseason is to sweep these 3 games from Tampa and get a lot of help, something that doesn't seem very likely given the agonizingly inconsistent nature of their lineup right now. So with the season all but over, it's probably better to keep Andy on his regular schedule and let him make his final start in the other MLB city he called home. Even without him, the decision to go Hirok, CC, Nova is the right one and an upgrade over letting Hughes and Huff pitch a meaningful game. Labels: Managerial Decisions, Series Preview, Starting Rotation Game 156 Wrap-Up: SF 2 NYY 1 (Highlight of the day. Courtesy of Getty Images) Happy Mariano Rivera Day, everybody! What a bittersweet day. There's no modern baseball player more worthy of being honored like this in his final season and final home series than Mo, but the price of him having to retire after this season to make it possible is one many Yankee fans still aren't willing to pay. It's still a bit strange to think that Mo isn't going to be back next year. He's been such a fixture as a part of the Yankees for the past 19 years that it's almost as if the Yankees aren't the Yankees if he's not out in that bullpen. The pregame ceremony was as outstanding as you'd expect it to be. Events like this are things the Yankees always get right and if it didn't get a little dusty in your place while you were watching, well then you just aren't as big a Yankee fan as you think you are. Once the game got going and Andy Pettitte took the mound for his final Yankee Stadium start, it looked like things would finish in storybook fashion. Some bad late plays changed that feeling in a hurry. - The delayed start for the ceremony didn't affect Andy in the least, at least not that showed on the field. He sat the San Fran lineup down in order through 3 with 3 swinging strikeouts and a handful of groundball outs. He was on. - A lot of Yankee hitters got good wood on flyballs in the first 2 innings that died before they got to the wall, and for once YS3 didn't look conducive to home run hitting. Mark Reynolds finally got enough of one to hit it out into the SF bullpen for a leadoff HR and the Yanks grabbed the early lead. - Andy started to lose the sharpness of his offspeed stuff as his pitch count rose, but he still made a lot of great 2-strike pitches and held the Giants hitless through 5. - That lost sharpness came back to haunt Pettitte in the 6th on a 2-strike hanger to Ehire Adrianza. Adrianza lined it into the left field seats for a game-tying home run that also broke up the no-hitter at 5.1 innings. - Part lame lineup, part solid performance by Yusmiero Petit, the Yankees never put another run on the board into the 7th inning. A pair of singles by Eduardo Nunez and Brendan Ryan gave them a scoring chance with 1 out, but they were stranded on a pair of strikeouts by Vernon Wells and Ichiro. - Andy got his well deserved ovation after a Pablo Sandoval double to start the 8th and it went to the 'pen. David Robertson came in and promptly gave up the go-ahead run on a couple of hanging curveballs to make it 2-1 Giants. - The Yankees look like they'd finally get the dramatic run(s) they needed in the 8th after an A-Rod leadoff single and Robinson Cano's second double of the day put runners on 2nd and 3rd with no outs. Some terrible baserunning by Zoilo Almonte, terrible hitting by Curtis Granderson, and a great defensive play conspired to somehow keep anybody from scoring and break Yankee Stadium's heart in the process. - Mo threw a scoreless 9th, but Sergio Romo shut down the bottom of the order (surprise) in the bottom of the 9th to turn what could have been a great day into a much crappier one. Concussion Shutdown Adds To Mounting Health Concerns For Romine It's been over a week since Austin Romine suffered a concussion against the Baltimore Orioles, and despite being cleared by team doctors to return to catching bullpen sessions, Romine is going to be shut down for the rest of the season due to lingering concussion symptoms. Romine talked about still feeling the effects of the concussion to Andy McCullough of The Star-Ledger on Thursday, saying he felt "off" and "I know my body. I know what I can do. So when I do stuff I’m not used to doing, I’m like ‘What the heck?’ I don’t want that to happen in a game.” Romine referring to his knowledge of his body and how he is feeling may refer to the last concussion he suffered in 2011, one that cost him a lot of time in the Minors. He followed that up with a back injury that sapped almost his entire 2012 season away before he finally got back to full health this year, so concussions and injury problems in general are nothing new for Romine. That he is still feeling symptoms of this latest concussion almost 2 weeks after the fact is very concerning. Catcher is a grueling position to play, and Romine is already racking up the job-related injuries that can cripple a guy's ability to be a good catcher at a young age. With brain injuries and concussions being such a hot button topic in sports today, the Yankees are doing the right thing in shutting Romine down for the season. You can't be too careful and this is already his second documented concussion in 3 years. His long term health is the most important thing right now, and at 24 he's got plenty of time to work on improving his baseball skills. But keep this in mind next year when the catching competition starts heating up in spring camp. Romine could be the favorite to win the job if the team isn't active on the FA market, and it will be interesting to see if they take any extra precautions to limit his exposure to another potential head injury. Labels: 2014 Roster, Austin Romine, Injury Concerns Say It Ain't Mo (And Andy) (Courtesy of the NY Post) They have 72 win/save games together, the most in MLB history and a testatement to their greatness and longevity. They have the most postseason wins (Andy) and the most postseason saves (Mo) in MLB history, a testament to the greatness of their teams and their knack for pitching the best when the lights are the brightest. Between the 2 of them, they have a complete set of World Series rings for a pair of hands, something very few living players in baseball history can claim. And this afternoon they'll both take the field in what could be their final time pitching together in Yankee Stadium. Even if the game turns into a blowout, there's little chance Joe won't use Mo today on Mariano Rivera Day at The Stadium, and Andy isn't scheduled to pitch again until the final series of the season next week in Houston. After all the history they've made together in Yankee Stadium, this afternoon's game could, and in all likelihood will be their last chance to add to that history. I've been watching these guys pitch since I was 10 years old. They're just as responsible for turning me into the Yankee fan I am today as Jeter is, and even though they've had long, illustrious, HOF-worthy careers, I'm still not quite ready to see them go. If they have to, what better way than with a vintage tag team performance today to add to their records. Labels: Adventures In Fandom, Quick Hits, Yankee Legends Game 155 Wrap-Up: NYY 6 SF 0 If they wanted to keep their faint glimmer of playoff hope alive, the Yankees needed to start pitching better. They got a much improved 7-inning/1-run performance from CC Sabathia on Friday night and Ivan Nova following suit this afternoon would have been a huge boost. They can't continue to roll with just Andy Pettitte as the only reliable starting pitcher. Nova could help his stock for 2014 as well with a good start, and that stock is even more important now that we know Andy is retiring. Ivan did answer the bell, and did one better by outdoing what Sabathia did last night and completely shutting down the San Francisco lineup on the way to the Yankees' second straight win. - Outside of a fastball over the plate to Pablo Sandoval, Nova looked pretty good through the first 3 innings. He was getting ahead with his fastball, locating down in the zone to get a lot of groundball outs, and didn't put a run on the scoreboard. - A pair of singles and a 4-pitch walk from the 7-8-9 hitters put the Yankees in business with no outs in the bottom of the 3rd. They brought all 3 runs around to score on an Ichiro sac fly, an Alex Rodriguez RBI groundout, and a Robinson Cano RBI single to give Nova a cushion. - That cushion got bigger and softer in the bottom of the 4th when Eduardo Nunez yanked a hanging curveball down the line and into the left field seats for a 2-run HR. His lack of power development is one of the things that has made him such an extreme negative WAR player, but he showed some on that swing. - Nova gave up a leadoff, sun-aided double to start the 4th, and then he was in full command for the remainder of his outing. That runner never moved from second base, Nova retired the next 8 batters in a row, and punctuated his 8 scoreless with 2 strikeouts to strand another runner. - Another Alfonso Soriano home run tacked on another run, and Nova finished what he started with another swinging strikeout at a nasty curveball. 2 games, 2 wins, and a stocked bullpen to support Andy tomorrow. All Arms... (Courtesy of MLB.com) Like 100% arms. No lower body in that swing at all. And still strong enough to hit it well out to become the new all-time MLB leader in grand slams. Guarantee Bud is trying to figure out a way to add 50 games to his suspension for reaching that milestone. "But wait, Brad. I thought centaurs didn't have arms. How did he do that?" Magic. A killer wrist workout routine. And probably a little HGH. Labels: Gratuitous A-Rod Post, Quick Hits As recently as 2011, if your buddy told you he had tickets to watch CC Sabathia and Tim Lincecum pitch you would have been pissed that he didn't you. Today, you'd probably come up with an excuse to not watch Sabathia and Lincecum pitch if he did invite you. It's been a quick transition to below-average for these 2 former Cy Young winners, and the jury is still out on whether either of them can or will turn it around going forward. They were getting the ball for their teams last night to start Mariano Rivera's final homestand, and CC could have given him a going away present with a vintage Sabathia outing. - The Yanks got on the board early with another Alfonso Soriano home run. He went the other way to lead off the bottom of the 2nd and parked one over the short fence in right. - Sabathia danced around a pair of baserunners in each of the first 2 innings, but couldn't erase a leadoff walk in the top of the 3rd. Juan Perez doubled in a run on a poorly-located sinker and the game was tied at 1. - Both Sabathia and Lincecum settled themselves down after the 3rd and kept the game tied into the 7th. They each gave up a hit here or a walk there, hardly the type of dominance they used to display on their best days, but 1 run in 6 innings from these guys these days is a big deal. - The Yankees set themselves up nicely in the bottom of the 7th with an Eduardo Nunez single and stolen base, a Brendan Ryan HBP, and a big 2-out walk to Ichiro. Alex Rodriguez strode to the plate, bad legs and all, to face former Yankee prospect George Kontos. - Kontos threw him 4 straight fastballs and A-Rod timed up the last one just right to hit it out of the park to right-center and give the Yanks a 5-1 lead. If they were still seriously in the playoff race, it would have been the biggest hit of the year by far. - With a 4-run lead in the late innings, Joe went to his bullpen horses. David Robertson coaxed a double play ball to start the 8th and struck out Buster Posey to end it, and Mo went 1-2-3 in the 9th without the ball ever leaving the infield. Mo is my clear cut sentimental favorite athlete right now because of his pending retirement, and he's easily my 2nd or 3rd favorite athlete all time, but in terms of entertainment and rooting for them to do well my top 2 guys right now are Alex Rodriguez and Johnny Manziel. The 2 biggest heels in the American sports media and I can't get enough of them. What does that say about me as a sports fan? What does it say about me as a person? I'd like to think it means I'm smart enough to not get caught up in ESPN's constant anti-A-Rod and anti-Manziel shitstorms and evaluate their transgressions rationally and objectively, but maybe it's more than that. Maybe I just like rooting for the bad guy. Maybe I am a bad guy. Do I need to adopt my own heel blogging persona? Lot to think about here, mainly how fantastic it would be if A-Rod and Manziel could somehow play on the same team. - On Monday, Jason Evans of Yanks Go Yard asked if we'd be seeing Brendan Ryan back as the starting shortstop next year. I certainly hope not, although I would prefer him over Nunez for the backup role. - On Tuesday, Mike Axisa of RAB laid out the rationale behind the Hughes-Huff tandem starter format Joe's using for the 5th rotation spot. Can't blame him for trying something different. - Derek Albin of Pinstripe Pundits commented on Chris Stewart's historically brutal 2013 and the outside forces that combined to make that brutality possible. - Greg Corcoran of Bronx Baseball Daily examined the holes on the 2014 roster and how Tyler Austin could fit into the roster construction plans. - On Wednesday, EJ Fagan of IIATMS/TYA came up with a formula for measuring the best hitting environments for Minor Leaguers and applied that formula to show where the Yankees rank in organizationl hitting environment. The results may surprise you and may provide an explanation to why they've failed to produce quality hitting prospects in recent years. - Bryan Van Dusen of The Greedy Pinstripes commented on the disappointing final season results for Mo and Andy. You know both guys were envisioning a final playoff run when they decided to come back. - SG of RLYW projected the postseason odds over the final 11 games assuming different winning records. The chances didn't look good before the end of the Toronto series. - On Thursday, William Juliano of The Captain's Blog ran through virtually all of the potential AL East postseason tiebreaker scenarios. Hard to see the Yanks factoring into that picture after last night. - On Friday, Chad Jennings of LoHud had all the details on this weekend's plans for Mo. - Harlan Spence of Pinstriped Bible broke down Brett Gardner's 2013 season to show why he might not be an ideal candidate for a contract extension. - El duque of It Is High... started firing off questions that need to asked about next season and still haven't been answered relative to this season. - SJK of NoMaas continued to bang the drum about the below-average bats the Yankees acquired for multiple years. People may not like it, but it's something that needs to be revisited time and time again. No way that plan gels with Hal's commitment to fielding a championship-caliber team. Got some new music for this week's jam, specifically the new Red Fang track "Blood Like Cream." New album out next month, no reason to expect it to be any less rocking than the last one was. Andy Pettitte To Retire (Again) After This Season From the man himself: “I’m announcing my retirement prior to the conclusion of our season because I want all of our fans to know now—while I’m still wearing this uniform—how grateful I am for their support throughout my career. I want to have the opportunity to tip my cap to them during these remaining days and thank them for making my time here with the Yankees so special. I’ve reached the point where I know that I’ve left everything I have out there on that field. The time is right. I’ve exhausted myself, mentally and physically, and that’s exactly how I want to leave this game. One of the things I struggled with in making this announcement now was doing anything to take away from Mariano’s day on Sunday. It is his day. He means so much to me, and has meant so much to my career that I would just hate to somehow take the attention away from him.” It's never as big a deal the second or third time around, but it's still newsworthy that another member of the Core Four is hanging 'em up. This one is especially newsworthy simply because Andy, like Mo, proved he can still get it done this season and the Yankees could definitely use him in next year's rotation. Oh well, that's 40% that needs to be replaced with Kuroda still up in the air. Labels: Andy Pettitte, Breaking News, Retirement Mo's Final (Home)Stand Tonight marks the start of the final homestand of the 2013 season for the Yankees, and with it the all but certain final 6 home games of Mariano Rivera's career. After 573 regular season games, 653.1 innings pitched, and over 2600 batters faced inside the hallowed walls of the old Yankee Stadium and fancy schmancy walls of the new Yankee Stadium, the finish line on Mo's long and illustrious career is in sight and the first big milestone is a mere 6 days away. It was a surreal feeling watching him run out of the bullpen a few weekends ago, and I imagine that feeling will be 10 times greater this weekend. Mo has pitched what comes out to over 72.5 full 9-inning games at Yankee Stadium, and now he's down to his final few innings. All the cutters, all the strikeouts, all the broken bats. Not many more of them left to see and it still doesn't feel quite real. There is a ton of stuff planned to celebrate Mo's career and retirement this weekend and all of it should be spectacular. But nothing will ever equal the awesomeness of just watching Mo work. I know I'll be parked on my couch on Sunday afternoon, hoping to get one more chance to watch him jog out to "Enter Sandman" and close out a game. There isn't much left for the Yankees to play for this season. Making this weekend count with some wins and sending Mo out on the highest note possible should be the top priority. Game 153 Wrap-Up: TOR 6 NYY 2 (Deuces, Toronto. It's been real. Courtesy of the AP) The whole season in a nutshell last night. Shaky starting pitching, minimal, inconsistent offense, and a leaky bullpen late when the team needed it the most. Hiroki Kuroda got the latest start to save the season last night and he didn't pitch any better than he has been since mid-to-late August. His lineup didn't give him much support and the fat lady is finishing up her scales before she takes the stage. - More bad than good from the offense early. Alfonso Soriano ran himself out of a base hit to start the top of the 2nd, then Lyle Overbay ended it with a double play. And Todd Redmond struck out the side in the 3rd around a, go figure, Chris Stewart 2-out double. - Hirok danced out of trouble with a bizarre rundown double play to end the 1st and escaped 2 on in the 2nd, but he wasn't sharp. He cracked on a leadoff single and Jose Reyes triple in the bottom of the 3rd and he let that run come around to score to make it 2-0 Toronto. - It took a while again, but the Yankees got on the board late. With 1 out in the 6th and 2 strikes, Redmond left a sinker belt high to Curtis Granderson and the Grandyman yoked it to a right for a home run to cut the lead in half. - The momentum of that homer was short lived. With 2 outs in the bottom half, Hirok gave up a solo shot of his own to Anthony Gose on a slider that just didn't get down enough. He had struck out the previous 2 batters and looked like he was heading for a quick inning. Crushing blow. - I'm sure he felt he had his reasons, but Joe should have never brought Joba Chamberlain into a 2-run game in the 7th. He did, and Joba gave up a leadoff walk, a single, and a monster 3-run home run to Adam Lind to make it a 6-1 game. Death blow. - Fitting ending for the offense. They loaded the bases with 1 out with the heart of order in the top of the 9th and watched that turn into only 1 run as Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay grounded out. F*cking Joba... After all you've done this year to keep this team in sight of the playoffs, you put the season in Joba Chamberlain's hands? Joba's?? Joba's. I don't even have anything I can write that can describe how little sense that makes, Joe. It defies explanation. There is no explanation for it. It was the exact opposite of what you did the night before quick hooking D-Rob and it rendered that decision meaningless. I thought you did a hell of a job this season, you've made me a fan. But it's going to take a while to try to figure out what that was tonight. Fucking Joba. Labels: Blogging Under The Influence, Joba Chamberlain, Quick Hits Do The Yankees Even Want D-Rob To Close Next Year? In case you hadn't heard, Mariano Rivera is retiring after the end of this season. When he does, he'll leave the Yankees with a decision to make that they haven't had to consider for the last 17 years- who takes over for him and assumes the closer role in 2014? The smart money all season has been on David Robertson, Mo's long time setup man, one of the best late-game relievers in baseball, and magna cum laude graduate of the Mariano Rivera School of Relief Pitching. But last night something happened that brought that potential passing of the torch into question. With 2 outs and a runner on second in the 8th, Joe came out to remove D-Rob and go to Mo. Not only that, he came out in the middle of an at-bat after D-Rob had already thrown a pitch to yank him. While it might not seem like much, it's another instance of Robertson not being shown a lot of faith as the heir apparent and it raises the question of whether the Yankees really do view him as Mo's successor. Labels: 2014 Roster, David Robertson, Replacing The Un-Replaceable Recent Offensive Drought Starts At The Top Even with the win last night, it was another game of mostly non-existent offense from the Yankee lineup. This has been the norm since they lost Brett Gardner to a strained oblique a week ago today. They won that game against Baltimore, scoring 6 runs without Gardner, but since then their collective output has been as light as it was during the darkest offensive days of the summer. 5 games, 11 runs scored, 1-4 record. That's not going to get it done in a playoff race regardless of how good or bad the pitching is. We knew losing Gardner was going to be a big blow and the Yankees are feeling the sting. They've been using Curtis Granderson in the leadoff spot since Gardner got hurt, and the results haven't been good. Labels: Meaningful Statistics, Small Sample Sizes, Statistical Analysis Game 152 Wrap-Up: NYY 4 TOR 3 It's never a good thing when you hear or read the word "hope" repeatedly from a team struggling to win in professional sports. After looking like dogshit all last weekend in Boston and dogshit on Tuesday night in Toronto, there was a lot of "hope" being thrown around in the Yankee locker room. Andy Pettitte "hoped" his teammates were playing with a sense of urgency. Alfonso Soriano "hoped" they could turn things around and start playing better last night. When you're saying you're hoping things will happen and not saying that they will or acknowledging that you're going to make things happen, you're in big trouble. For 7 innings last night, that hope didn't translate to anything on the field to help the team of Hughes & Huff, 5th Starters at Law. Then the 8th inning happened and the Yankees saved their season for another day. - It was another good half-start for Phil Hughes. He worked around a couple of doubles through 3 scoreless frames, which is all Joe's really looking for these days, and got the hook after giving up a double and a 2-run homer Colby Rasmus in the bottom of the 4th. - David Huff replaced Hughes and promptly gave up a solo shot to the second batter he faced to make it a 3-0 Toronto lead. He was money from there, however, working the 5th, 6th, and 7th innings in order and recording 6 of the 9 outs via the strikeout or groundout. - More wasted early opportunities was the name of the game for the lineup. They stranded 2 runners in the 1st and 4th innings against J.A. Happ, then went dormant against him through the 7th to extend their scoreless innings streak in the series. - Happ came out to start the 8th and that might have been his undoing. He gave up a leadoff double to Brendan Ryan, got pulled, and watched as the bullpen gave up hits to 4 of the next 5 batters to blow the lead. Vernon Wells' 2-run double was the big go-ahead hit. - I guess Joe wasn't very hopeful that David Robertson could handle himself in the 8th. Despite getting the first 2 outs of the inning easily, Joe pulled D-Rob in the middle of an at-bat after a single and stolen base by Rajai Davis. He really wanted Mo. - Mo got out of the 8th and made it interesting in the 9th by giving up singles to the first 2 batters. But he retired the next 3 without much trouble - thanks to some smart infield defense on a bunt attempt - and preserved a big win. Some Final Statistical Perspective On The Yankees'... Let's All Calm Down About The Reported Cano Contra... Wednesday Late Morning/Early Afternoon Food For Th... Brendan Ryan Is My New Hero, And Needs To Be On Th... Yanks Put Six In Baseball America's Top 20 GCL Pro... 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__label__cc	0.551936	0.448064	Port Robinson - A Town Divided West Bank of the Welland Canal and location of the destroyed Port Robinson bridge. (Photo: Matthew Jantz) The Welland Canal town of Port Robinson once had a bridge connecting the two halves of town. That was until tragedy struck and a ship managed to hit the bridge and destroy it in 1974. A decision made for economic reasons left Port Robinson with no bridge, and one of the few free ferry services operating in Ontario. The accident happened on August 25 1974. According to a post-accident inquiry, a ship named Steelton failed to whistle or alert bridge operators of its approach. Without time to raise the bridge, the ship crashed into the bridge, knocking it into the water. Surprisingly, no one was seriously hurt despite the significant damage, and the Welland Canal was operating again 2 weeks later. Efforts to get the bridge rebuilt failed after studies concluded that there was insufficent traffic to warrant teh expenditure. In 1977 a free ferry service was set up to allow pedestrian and bicycle access across the canal. From Hwy 406 Take the 406 Hwy to Port Robinson Rd and travel east approximately 1 km. This will take you to the east side of the Welland Canal where the ferry is stationed. In the summer passage can be requested to the other side. Text and photographs on this page were graciously contributed by Matthew Jantz. (How can I become a Niagara Greenbelt website contributor?) Bridge St. L0S 1K0 Municipality Thorold Latitude 43.03900290 Longitude -79.21228408	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line22
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__label__wiki	0.542984	0.542984	Tritt Elementary, Simpson Middle ‘Lead the Way’ on STEM Education Tour Simpson Middle School seventh graders in Austin Smith’s automation and robotics class build windmills as representatives from the Cobb County School District, Project Lead the Way and Goizueta Foundation tour the school January 31. Posted By: Nan Kiel February 10, 2017 Tritt Elementary School students examined seeds through a magnifying glass. Simpson Middle School seventh graders built and tested windmills. The students were engrossed in real-world lessons almost completely oblivious to the guests in suits standing along the classroom walls, (watching them.) On January 31, both schools served as examples of students engaging in hands-on learning through a science, technology, engineering and math-focused (STEM) program called Project Lead the Way (PLTW). Representatives from the Cobb County School District, PLTW, Goizueta Foundation and another local school district toured Tritt Elementary and Simpson Middle to see students experimenting with project-focused learning. PLTW selected the two Cobb schools to tour because they think the District’s teachers and leadership stand out and the students are engaged and excited to learn. They wanted to learn what makes Cobb successful. “We use PLTW to supplement what we already planned on doing in the classroom,” said Tritt Science Lab teacher Joseph Guinta. “[The visitors] were observing a first grade class. We were looking at parts of seeds and how a plant produces a seed.” As a continuation of the PLTW lesson, the Tritt students will observe their seeds sprouting into plants inside the classroom later in the year. They will then take the lesson outside to plant them in the school’s nature nook. Guinta started using the PLTW projects two years ago to supplement his STEM lessons, which he tries to connect with what the students are learning in their primary science class. “[The students] do science every week with their homeroom teacher. They’ll do STEM projects in there too,” Guinta explained. “They visit me in the [Science] Lab once every six school days to do something more hands-on. They keep track of everything in their journals to take back to their classroom so the classroom teacher knows exactly where we are at in the lab.” Like Guinta, Simpson STEM and PLTW coordinator Austin Smith skips class lectures and instead opts to allow his automation and robotics students to learn curriculum through class projects like building windmills. Smith changes the PLTW lessons to fit the curriculum needs of Simpson students. “The standard PLTW concept is to build a windmill and the students turn it with their hands,” Guinta said. “We twisted it a little to make it more challenging. They have to build the windmill, but it also has to have blades, a pinwheel or something that will catch wind.” All Simpson sixth graders started learning from the real-world PLTW lessons last school year. This year, both sixth and seventh graders have the opportunity to experiment with STEM lessons through PLTW. “I love that we got the opportunity to teach Project Lead the Way classes,” Smith added. “The way that they have supported it from the District Level and the opportunities we are granted for funding have helped.” Guinta agreed that there is a reason the hands-on STEM learning has been successful. “The resources I have been able to get from [Project Lead the Way and the District] have helped us get everything we need to get the [STEM] program going,” Guinta said. Project Lead the Way awarded two-year grants to help fund PLTW programs at four CCSD schools: Mabry Middle, $20,000; Simpson Middle, $20,000; Tritt Elementary, $7,500; and Griffin Middle, $20,000. Smith is grateful that he is able to teach STEM-focused lessons because they are student-driven. Even if he teaches the same content from one year to the next, he sees the students’ creativity come out as they design different ways to solve problems. Smith’s classroom is an example of the type of transformative-learning that highlights Cobb as a role model PLTW district. “We are excited to be a part of this school district,” said Dr. Vince Bertram, President and CEO of PLTW. “[The Cobb County School District] has a great reputation across the country, and we are inspired by the leadership and great teachers here. We are proud to partner with the District.” Representatives from the Cobb County School District, Project Lead the Way and Goizueta Foundation tour Tritt Elementary School’s science lab January 31. Tritt Elementary School students learn about seeds in the school’s science lab January 31. Tritt Elementary School students write in their journals about what they learned about seeds in the school’s science lab January 31. A Simpson Middle School student talks to representatives from the Cobb County School District, Project Lead the Way and Goizueta Foundation January 31.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line31
__label__cc	0.728223	0.271777	COVID 19 - Waiver of Commercial Rates A 100% waiver of commercial rates applies for a 6-month period from 27 March 2020 to 27 September 2020 to all ratepayers except a small number of categories. The waiver will be applied as a credit in lieu of rates for the 6-month period covered in 2020. These excluded categories are mainly utilities, banks, large supermarkets and corporates (as below). Nationally the full waiver applies to over 100,000 ratepayers. An application to Fingal County Council is not required. The Council will automatically apply a 100% credit in lieu of commercial rates, for a six-month period, to classes and categories of occupied rateable property where the occupying business is not in an excluded category identified below. It is hoped to have this process completed by the end of August 2020. In the event that you qualify for a six-month credit in lieu of rates and have already paid your rates bill for 2020, a refund or credit will be arranged by Fingal County Council. You should contact the rates department by email at rateswaiver@fingal.ie to make arrangements. What will happen after 27 September 2020? The potential for the waiver to extend beyond end September will be kept under review and any future extensions can be considered when there is greater certainty regarding the continuing impact of the pandemic on businesses and the reopening of society. In recognition that there is a small number of ratepayers for whom their businesses have not been affected by the pandemic, these ratepayers will not be eligible for the automatic waiver. However, a fund is being provided for ratepayers in these categories who can demonstrate that the pandemic has had a significant negative impact on their business. These ratepayers should engage with Fingal County Council in relation to their commercial rates. This credit does not apply to the following Excluded Categories: Global Utility Networks on the Central Valuation List Vacant Properties Individual Office Premises with an annual rates bill of €100k or greater in 2020* Individual Industrial Premises with an annual rates bill of €100k or greater in 2020* Supermarkets greater than 500M2 (Categories Supermarket 2 and Supermarket 3) Incinerator, Generating Stations Landfill Sites Network (Cable) Network (Storm Water) Network (Water) Generating Stations Computer/Technology/Electronic manufacturing Premises contracted to provide services related to the COVID 19 pandemic to/on behalf of the State, where the State is already compensating for rates as part of the contract between the occupier or service provider and the State. *Individual premises refers to all property valued under a single property number. Business in the excluded categories above may seek eligibility from Fingal County Council if it can be shown the business was severely impacted by the pandemic. The Council may request documentary evidence to support eligibility. In this circumstance, please apply to rateswaiver@fingal.ie by the 30 September 2020. Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Frequently Asked Questions - Six-Month Waiver of Commercial Rates 1. What is the credit in lieu of rates? A 100% waiver, in the form of a credit in lieu of commercial rates will be applied to the rate accounts of all businesses, for a six-month period (27 March to 27 September), with a small number of categories excepted. This is in recognition of the fact that not only have many ratepayers been forced to close business due to the public health requirements, but many others who remained open have suffered significant reductions in turnover. The rationale for the exclusion of certain categories of ratepayers is that their operations were not as severely impacted by the pandemic, coupled with the need to direct resources appropriately. 2. Which ratepayers are entitled to the waiver? The six-month credit in lieu of rates will apply to all ratepayers for the period 27 March to 27 September 2020, with a number of specified exclusions. 3. What are the exclusions to eligibility? § Premises contracted to provide services related to the COVID 19 pandemic to/on behalf of the State, where the State is already compensating for rates as part of the contract between the occupier or service provider and the State. For the purposes of identifying properties in the excluded categories, the category of the main activity undertaken at the premises shall be deemed to be the category of the entire premises. 4. Are there any exceptions to the above criteria? Where businesses in the excepted categories can demonstrate that they were severely impacted by the pandemic, these ratepayers will be able to engage with local authorities to demonstrate severe impact, on a case by case basis. 5. What amount of credit is to be applied to eligible rate accounts? Local authorities should apply a 100% credit in lieu of commercial rates, for a six-month period, to eligible classes and categories of occupied rateable property. 6. Is an application from a ratepayer required for the waiver? No, there is no application required for the waiver. Local authorities will automatically apply a 100% credit in lieu of commercial rates, for a six-month period, to classes and categories of occupied rateable property where the occupying business is not in an excluded category identified in Q. 3 above. 7. Is a ratepayer who was forced to close their premises but who continued to operate their business from elsewhere eligible for the credit in lieu of rates? The six-month credit in lieu of rates will apply to all ratepayers for the period 27 March to 27 September 2020, with a number of exclusions listed in Q. 3 above. Permitted exceptions to exclusions from the six-month credit in lieu of rates are outlined in Q. 4 above. 8. Is a ratepayer who was forced to close their premises to the public but who continued to offer a delivery or take-away or collection service eligible for the credit in lieu of rates? 9. How can businesses in the excluded categories, that experienced severe impact, apply for the credit in lieu of rates? Businesses in the excluded category that have and can demonstrate they experience severe impact in the qualifying period can contact Fingal County Council by email at rateswaiver@fingal.ie before 30th September 2020. Businesses in the excepted categories will be required to provide evidence of the severe impact experienced to the relevant local authority. With regard to engagement by businesses in the excepted categories that were severely impacted by the pandemic, examples of supporting proofs to demonstrate impact are listed below. 10. What supporting proofs are acceptable if a ratepayer from an excluded category claims eligibility? In the event that eligibility by ratepayers in excluded categories is claimed, the local authority will be seeking confirmation of eligibility via documentary evidence. Where Fingal County Council is not satisfied that evidence provided by the ratepayer supports eligibility, the credit in lieu of rates may be withheld. Proofs which may be requested in this context are listed below and are intended to be illustrative rather than exhaustive and the Council will be open to considering other relevant evidence that reasonably demonstrates eligibility for the six-month credit in lieu of rates by those ratepayers in excluded categories. Evidence that the business undertaken at the rateable property was not considered an essential retail outlet or service under S.I. 121 of 2020, and thus was forced to close. Evidence of participation in the TWSS operated by Revenue. Evidence of employment ceasing and employees availing of the PUP. Copies of documentation submitted to a financial institution as part of the negotiation of relief measures with the financial institution. Copies of correspondence with Revenue to agree forbearance measures with regard to tax liabilities. Evidence of reliance on the Government Credit Guarantee Scheme or overdraft facilities or other borrowings for capital purposes. In any assessment of ratepayer eligibility for the six-month credit in lieu of rates, Fingal County Council will focus on the types of business records, having regard to the nature and scale of the business that would normally be readily available for such a business. 11. What does severely impacted mean and what level of impact should applicant businesses in the excluded categories demonstrate? The critical requirement of a ratepayer in an excluded category is to be able to demonstrate closure of their business or significant negative economic disruption due to public health restrictions imposed in response to COVID-19. Ratepayers in excluded categories that claim to be severely impacted must be able to demonstrate closure or a decline of at least 25% in turnover for the 6-month period 27 March 2020 to 27 September 2020. However, demonstration of a decline of at least 25% in turnover for that period does not automatically confer a right to have the credit in lieu of rates applied, or if a credit in lieu of rates is applied it does not automatically confer a right to have 100% credit in lieu of rates applied. Fingal County Council will decide, based on the allocation notified to it, referred to in Q.12, to which businesses the credit in lieu of rates should be applied and which proportion of the six-month credit in lieu of rates should be applied to those businesses. 12. How should the local authority apply the credit in lieu of commercial rates to businesses in the excluded categories? Where businesses in the excluded categories have submitted evidence of severe impact they will be included on a list of such businesses that Fingal County Council will be submitting to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government who will then finalise an allocation to local authorities, for the application of credit in lieu of rates to businesses in the excepted categories that can demonstrate severe impact, following receipt of submissions. Based on its notified allocation for businesses in the excluded categories, Fingal County Council will then decide to which businesses the credit in lieu of rates should be applied and which proportion of the six-month credit in lieu of rates should be applied to those businesses. Fingal County Council has responsibility, within its area, for ensuring it does not allocate credit in lieu of rates to businesses in the excepted categories, beyond the value of the allocation notified to it for this purpose. 13. Is a ratepayer that has not paid 2020 rates eligible? 14. Is a ratepayer that is in arrears eligible? 15. Can conditions be imposed on the ratepayer when applying the six-month credit in lieu of rates, such as agreement to a payment plan? No conditions can be imposed on a ratepayer in order to receive the six-month credit in lieu of rates, if the rate payer is eligible for the credit. 16. If a ratepayer has already paid 2020 rates, can they get refund or a credit towards next year’s bill? If you have already paid your rates bill for 2020, a refund or a credit towards the 2021 bill will be arranged by Fingal County Council and you should contact the rates department by email at r%61te%73wa%69v%65r@fingal.ie " rel="nofollow"> rateswaiver@fingal.ie to make arrangements. 17. Are vacant properties eligible for the six-month credit in lieu of rates? No, vacant property is part of the excluded categories. 18. Are post offices eligible for the credit in lieu of rates? The credit in lieu of rates will be applied to contract operated post offices which make up a large majority of the post office network. 19. Does the credit in lieu of rates apply to BID levies? BID contribution levies are not entitled to receive a credit in lieu of commercial rates. While the levying and collection of BID contribution levies is facilitated by local authorities through rates collection powers, BID contribution levies are not rates. The relevant business community, rather than central or local government, is the sponsoring party for BID schemes. 20. When is the closing date? There is no application process for the majority of ratepayers. The closing date for applications for those ratepayers in the excluded categories, that claim to be severely impacted is 30TH September 2020. 21. Is the local authority required to write to ratepayers to inform them of the waiver? No, the waiver is applied automatically and no direct individual notice to ratepayers is required. A notice of the main points of the waiver has been made available in the local media and on the Council’s website. Fingal County Council will also be contacting customers directly to provide them with an updated statement for their 2020 rate account and engaging with them on proposals for payment of any outstanding balances on their rate account. 22. Can a ratepayer in the excluded category who is unhappy with the decision to refuse an application for the credit appeal? Yes, a ratepayer can appeal an initial decision of refusal. Such appeals can be submitted to COVID.19Rates@wexfordcoco.ie of Finance, within 10 days of the decision and the council will facilitate a review of a decision by a senior official. Rates are a property based tax levied by Local Authorities on the occupiers of commercial or industrial properties. Income from commercial rates pays for a wide range of services including street lighting, maintenance of roads and footpaths, libraries, parks and playgrounds, sports and recreation facilities, economic development, community development and environmental protection. How is the rate decided? On the 26th of November 2019, Fingal Councillors determined the Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV) at 0.1796 for the County of Fingal for 2020. Who is liable to pay rates? The person(s) who must pay rates is the occupier of a premises on the date on which the rate is made or if the property is unoccupied on the day the rate is made, the owner is liable. The rate for 2020 will be made on the 23rd January 2020. Owners are reminded that any rates due and outstanding by them will remain a charge on the property. How are my commercial rates calculated? Rates are calculated by multiplying the valuation of your property by the annual rate on valuation [ARV]. The Commissioner of Valuation is responsible for valuations and the Local Authority for the ARV. Both of these terms are clarified as follows: Valuation: Determined by Commissioner of Valuation – the basis of valuation is known as NAV (Net Annual Value) i.e. the open market rental value of the property at 15th September 2017 Fingal). For further details on valuations and the valuation process, please visit www.valoff.ie (http://www.valoff.ie/) What is Annual Rate Valuation (ARV)? The Annual Rate on Valuation is a multiplier and is determined by the Local Authority at its Annual Budget Meeting. The ARV for 2020 is 0.1796. Both the Valuation and ARV are shown on your rates bill and a sample calculation would be calculated as follows: VALUATION x ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION = RATES ASSESSED €100,000 X 0.1796 = €17,960 When do the rates become due? Your rates assessment is payable in two instalments. The 1st instalment when the rate is made and on receipt of your rates bill and the 2nd instalment by 1st of July. You have an option of paying monthly by direct debit over the entire year. Please see the back of your rates bill for methods of payment and contact details. Cash/Cheque/Postal Order payable to Fingal County Council at Cash Office, Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin. Standing Order: Contact Rates Office to set up payment. Direct Debit: Contact Rates Office to set up payment. E.F.T. Our Bank Details are BIC: AIBKIE2D IBAN: IE98AIBK 932523 06985297 You must quote your rate account number on all correspondence. Duty on owners/ratepayers in relation to a transfer of property? Section 32 of the Local Government Reform Act places: An obligation on property owners, or their agents, to notify the Local Authority where an interest in a rateable property is transferred and the person liable for rates changes. The person transferring the property, either the owner or occupier, must discharge all rates for which he/she is liable at the date of transfer. This obligation came into effect on the 1st July 2014. You can find more information on the Local Government Reform Act 2014 at www.oireachtas.ie Are you the owner of a commercial property? Do you know your obligations? From the 1st of July 2014, the owner of a rateable property must notify Fingal County Council when there is a change in the occupation of their property, i.e. where a property is being sold or there is a change in tenancy, including where a property becomes vacant. You must do this within 14 days of the change taking place. If you don’t notify us within 14 days you will be liable for a penalty. The penalty is an amount equivalent to up to two years of outstanding rates from the previous occupier. Any penalty due and outstanding by you, the owner of relevant property due to non-notification will remain a charge on the property. Please read our Section 32 FAQ's for further information. Section 32 Declaration can be accessed by clicking here; Change of Tenancy Owner Notification Form ALT 32 - AN tACHT UM LEASU AN RIALTAIS AITIUIL 2014 What about vacant properties? Rates must be paid on vacant properties by the owner or the person entitled to occupy the premises. (e.g. someone holding a lease) A refund of rates paid can be claimed in limited circumstances. The relevant legislation that deals with refunds of rates on vacant property is Section 14(1) of the Local Government Act, 1946 (for County Councils). This legislation provides that the leaseholder, or if there is no lease – the owner, can claim a refund of commercial rates where a property is vacant at the ‘making of the rate’. The refund allowed is one twelfth of the annual rate in respect of every complete month during which the property is unoccupied either for the purpose of carrying out additions, alterations or repairs or because the owner is unable to obtain a tenant at a reasonable rent. Section 31 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 conferred a new power on Elected Members of the Council to determine the proportion of refund of rates on vacant commercial premises that will apply in a given year. This issue is to be considered by the Members each year as part of the budget process. The 2020 budget was adopted on 26/11/19 at which time the Members resolved that the rate of refund be a maximum of 40% per month. Information regarding revaluation https://www.valoff.ie/en/ Vacancy Refund Application SUPPLIER SET UP FORM SEPA‌	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line41
__label__wiki	0.571166	0.571166	Home History A Moment In History – Sligoville Established As Jamaica’s First Free Village A Moment In History – Sligoville Established As Jamaica’s First Free Village A section of the ruined Highgate Park House at Sligoville, St Catherine The free village of Highgate, renamed Sligoville, was formally dedicated on June 12, 1840. It was named in honour of Howe Peter Browne, Second Marquess of Sligo, governor of Jamaica from 1834 to 1836. Sligo had been sent here to oversee the transition from the apprenticeship system to full freedom in 1840. The village had actually been established five years earlier when, in anticipation of the needs of the slaves when they would be free, Rev James Murcell Phillipo, with Sligo’s support, constructed a school and church at Highgate, a district established on a steep and high escarpment from which the sea could be seen from either side. Baptist missionary work had been going on in the area since 1829 under the leadership of George Lisle and George Knibb. Phillipo’s involvement started in 1834, the same year The Gleaner was established, and in 1835 he bought 25 acres of land for £100 for the setting up of a village. Several decades earlier, in 1777, the Jamaican House of Assembly had made provision for the building of a summer residence for the governor in Highgate, then known as Government Mountain. The residence was said to be built on the same spot where the 16th-century summer palace for Spanish governors was built. George Knibb George Lisle Government Mountain Howe Peter Browne Jamaican House of Assembly Lord Sligo Parish Pride Rev James Murcell Phillipo Second Marquess of Sligo Sligoville Previous article6 Things You Need To Know Today – April 15, 2015 Next articleParish Facts – Westmoreland, Hanover, St James & Trelawny The Legend of Annie Palmer – The White Witch of Rose Hall? The Jamaican Melting Pot – Out Of Many, One Cuisine 19 Jamaican Writers You Need To Know About How To Keep Your Pets Cool INFOGRAPHIC: Marriage & Divorce In Jamaica By The Numbers How To: Treat A Sore Throat	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line43
__label__wiki	0.535194	0.535194	The Harbour, Cape Town The induction of Prince Goodwill Zwelithini as Paramount Chief of the Zulu at Nongoma The Commissioner-General of Zululand, Mr Henri Torlage, receive a gift from Paramount Chief Goodwill Zwelithini, shortly before his installation. The Commissioner-General of Zululand, Mr. Henri Torlage, receives a gift from Paramount Chief Goodwill Zwelithini, shortly before his installation. Overcome by emotion, the newly-installed Paramount Chief of the Zulus, Goodwill Zwelithini, breaks down and weeps before his people: "I am at a tender age but I have a big responsibility to carry on my shoulders". Makhosikhosi Buthelezi, the guard of the gate to the Royal Kraal near Nongoma, viewing the preparations for the Installation Ceremony. This old man arrived just as the bus was about to leave. As he was not one of the official party he was not allowed on board, so he climbed up on the wheel to see if any of friends were inside. Pressmen from all over the world converged on Nongoma, Zululand, to witness an event few had seen before and that few would ever see again. Bystanders lend a helping hand to move the car of an official guest. The covered vehicle is the motor car presented to the Paramount Chief by the Usutu Royal Tribe A Zulu V.I.P. Prince Senzo Zulu And while cameras clicked at the dancers, the dancers clicked their cameras at the pressmen. Royal guards fight back the huge crowd as it surges forward to catch a glimpse of Paramount Chief Goodwill Homage to their new King. The royal salute "Bayete", echoes across the ancient hills. The interview between the Roman Ambassador and King Autichus Black and white scene of an interview of the Roman ambassador Popillus with King Autichus of Egypt. The King of Congo preparing for an excursion Black and white abstracts of the King of Congo preparing for an excursion led by his guards. The Lagoon, iSiphingo The Lagoon The Lake Botanic Gardens, Pietermaritzburg The Lake Botanic Gardens, Pietermartzburg	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line44
__label__wiki	0.815828	0.815828	Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood on stage at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne. Photo by Allan Jones of Rockstar Images. Ben Waters and Ronnie Wood: Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne. Tuesday 13th November, 2018. Blues ‘n'boogie piano virtuoso Ben Waters was as surprised as anyone when his old mate the Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood agreed to head down to Dorset to run through material for their upcoming show at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Surveying the audience at the Tivoli Theatre last night, the keyboards man looked incredulous as he said: “I can’t believe this is happening in Wimborne, can you?” Well… Given that Tivoli manager Charlie North Lewis’s has a habit of persuading real-live Rolling Stones to play at his 500 seat theatre, it wasn’t that surprising at all. He’s already played host to three gigs by Charlie Watts and one by Mick Taylor. In fact having Ronnie join Ben and his band (including Ben’s 18-year-old saxophonist son Tom) on the Tivoli stage to celebratie the music of iconic rock ’n’ roller Chuck Berry seemed pretty well par for the course. What a night! It kicked off with an excellent acoustic set by Nine Below Zero front men Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham. Just guitar and harmonica playing brilliant blues with a touch of gospel and even country thrown in.It was the perfect opener for Dorset born and bred Waters, his six piece band and his special guests. Ronnie Wood arrived on stage in style wearing a grey jacket, white shirt, black skinny jean, sparkling shoes and a broad grin. Strapping on his guitar, the 71-year-old veteran launched into Berry’s inimitable back catalogue storming through the numbers that inspired a generation of rockers. With Waters playing the role of Johnnie Johnson - Berry’s brilliant keyboards man - and Ronnie conjuring up the licks that, directly or indirectly, launched a thousand hits, we were witnessing a masterclass. Roll Over Beethoven, Little Queenie, Johnny B. Goode, Rock ‘n’ Roll Music, No Particular Place to Go, Route 66 and many more. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better the whole gig was cranked up a notch with the addition of singer Imelda May whose powerful voice opened up the opportunity to explore some of the nuance in Berry’s clever and complex lyrics. This show was a wonderful tribute to Berry who died last year aged 90. A masterful showcase for some of our finest musicians and a whole lot of fun – a brilliant evening all round. Ronnie Scott’s Club in London is in for a treat tonight and tomorrow (Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th November).	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line46
__label__cc	0.547552	0.452448	What Makes An 'Expert'? Back in the early 80's, a woman named Patricia Pulling became an 'expert' in the occult after he son committed suicide and she blamed it on D&D. She gave talks to police agencies, published books, the works. She also was completely nuts and made up most of her 'facts'. That's the first thing I thought of when I read this article on AR-15's w/ an interview by 'Local Terrorism Expert' Edward Bridgeman, an Assoc. Prof. at the Univ. of Cincinnati. Bridgeman says the AR-15 is the type of weapon that can do the most damage and be purchased legally in the U.S.... The AR-15 is known for its destruction, not accuracy, Bridgeman said. "It's not a good sniper weapon but good for laying down a lot of fire down range," Bridgeman said. If he's got this little knowledge (or bias) on one of the most common firearms in the US, in my mind it puts into question his other bonifides as well. Is he just this blind on AR's or is he incompetent in other areas as well? So what makes an 'expert' beyond the ability to get themselves in front a camera or reporter? American Sniper Loves .@CSGV Went out to dinner and a movie w/ the CinC tonight. While we were originally planning on seeing Into the Woods, one of our favorite musicals, when we got to the theatre, they had cancelled the showing for an extra one of American Sniper. The girl at the counter told me we had missed the rush, that the previous shows had lines out the door. I'm betting a decent part of that is due to the controversy started by Ladd Everitt and his merry band of misfits letting their supporters crap all over the military and Kyle on their FB page (which has seen much, but not complete scrubbing over the last few days). The movie was phenomenal. It drew you into the story and the characters better than most movies I've seen in the last few years. I don't know how much of the story about Chief Kyle is true and how much he exaggerated and I really don't care. This is a movie to go see. Probably the best comment I heard while waiting to leave was some younger guys saying "I've never been to a movie before where it was dead silent as everyone left" The reply: "How else would you leave a movie like that?" Posted by Thirdpower at 11:57 PM 3 comments I Still Don't Like Their Pizza Many kudos to Papa Johns for not trying to punish their driver for defending herself from violent criminals even though their company policy prohibits firearms. In too many cases, companies will fire an employee for NOT being a victim but in a rare bit of common sense, this did not happen. Liam, Just Shutup Already Another actor getting wealthy from shoot-em-up action flicks calling for stupid Americans to give up their guns. .@CSGV vs Reality Big, flashy headline just making you think "Oh those stupid gun owners". Too bad it's nowhere near the whole story. The seller of the gun was wanted for armed robbery,resisting arrest, carrying illegally, and in a school zone. I would wager ammo that if you dug into his past, this isn't his first tangle w/ authorities. To think he would give a crap about 'Indiana's private sale loophole' is the thinking of an ignorant child and/or an unethical political hack trying to score points. Take a look at the comments and you can see that there really aren't any other options for the CSGV and their supporters. This is the reality of gun control. Dishonesty, redirection, and obfuscation. Chicago Tribune Protecting Criminals? They put out an article on a CPD police alert regarding robberies. How is that protecting criminals? Well they included this: Two or more offenders carried out each robbery, according to the statement. No detailed description of the offenders was available. Note that. No detailed description of the offenders was available. Except there was, as published by another news source: "About the Offender: In the incidents on Broadway and Buena, offenders are described as black males wearing black jackets. Additionally on Buena, one is described as being 5'08, 150 lbs, and the other is described as being 5'05, 130 lbs and wearing beige pants. In the Waveland incident, offender #1 is described as a black male, 5'10-6'00, 150-170 lbs, with a black jacket, while the co-offender is described as being 5'07- 6'00, 150-170 lbs." So did the Tribune not get the complete release? Did the editor just not read it? Or did they not want to be accused of racism for mentioning the that the alleged offenders were 'black males'? Hat time to SCC No Such Thing As A Law-Abiding Gun Owner We're all just psychotic breakdowns waiting to happen. “You can be perfectly law-abiding one moment,” said Ms. Gunn-Barrett during the debate, “and then the next moment you can be a criminal and do something criminal and wrong, like shoot up a movie theater, or kill your spouse during an argument.” Regulation of people and behavior is needed, she said, “to protect us against our own stupidity and our own irrationality.” So not only is this what this proffessional anti-gun advocate thinks of firearm owners but 'people' in general. We NEED to be regulated by some all-powerful big brother government for our own good (nevermind the stupidity and irrationality of those same people making the regulations) or we're going to go running off raping, murdering, and pillaging. Seriously. Are ALL these people mental children? I've Been At This Too Long. Linked article via IL-GUNLOBBY on the Huffington Post. It's so bad that there's barely any support for it even on the left wing HP. The author uses all the same rehashed, tired, worn out tropes that have been bandied by them for the last 30 years. 'Common-sense' measures that aren't: • End all open carry laws and outlaw all semi-automatic weapons. • After a universal background check, allow adults over 21 to own 1 "manual" gun that is kept in their home. • Have a hefty bullet tax. Surely those owning guns for self-defense don't need cases of ammo for the rare intruder. Use bullet tax revenues to treat victims of gun violence and educate the public about gun safety. Quotes by statist judges while ignoring Heller, McDonald and the many other individual rights rulings. Kellerman ('Nuff said) 'Developed Countries'w/o definition and ignoring places like Russia, Brazil, and SA. Lots of Brady Campaign statistics. Guns are useless because Nukes The author describes himself as an 'Innovator', and 'Political Thinker'. There is nothing 'Innovative' about this piece and it is the 'Political Thinking' of an ignorant child. One thing he did get right "I am not a constitutional law expert". That goes w/o saying. Fear Is The Mindkiller What drives an anti-gun advocate? Fear. Woman walks into a store and sees someone w/ an imprint casually shopping. Her first reaction? He's probably a criminal: I still don’t know him, and the movie trailers increase. He could be the stalker, searching for his mark. He could be contemplating a robbery, or seeking someone to abduct. He could be an off-duty police officer, or even one that is undercover. He could be paranoid, thinking the world is out to get him or knowing someone truly is. He could be a fugitive, a drug dealer, a rapist or the owner of a sporting goods store. He could be a million things. And more evidence of this is stated: Frankly, I’m not that interested in his reasons right now. My mind is too busy filtering through the various scenarios that could be taking place. So she's not interested in reality. She's not interested in the truth. She's interested in fostering her own unsupported hysteria. There's no reason here. No logic. No supporting evidence as much as she tries to blame the law, firearm owners, and legislators for her mental issues. Just fear and panic like a mindless animal.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line47
__label__wiki	0.806399	0.806399	Trust Me, It's Good! Music Aidan Delaney Kevin Kelly Trust Me Its Good By Trust Me, It's Good!, Kevin Kelly, and Aidan Delaney. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio is streamed directly from their servers. Hit the Subscribe button to track updates in Player FM, or paste the feed URL into other podcast apps. Trust Me, It's Good! « » Episode 9: Audioslave & Alvvays On this week's show, following the sad passing of Chris Cornell, Aidan takes a listen to Audioslave's self-titled debut album. Then sticking with self-titled albums, Kevin chats about Alvvays, and don't worry, he explains why their name is spelled like that. Join Kevin and Aidan every week for a podcast where we bring things we like to our metaphorical table and say "trust me, it's good!" Check out Trust Me, It’s Good on facebook.com/trustmeitsgood, twitter.com/trustmepodcast, and email us at trustmeitsgoodpodcast@gmail.com Intro music: http://www.bensound.com/ Similar to Trust Me, It's Good! Treasure Island Oldies A weekly Podcast that covers events that took place this week in Rock & Roll History; who was in the studio recording what would become a big hit, and spotlight artists that are celebrating birthdays this week. Join me for the entire weekly four hour radio show, Treasure Island Oldies, The Home of Lost Treasures at www.treasureislandoldies.com. On the air every week since 1997, Old Time Rock n Roll Old Time Rock n Roll is the largest oldies podcast in the world today. Over 2.3 million listeners have enjoyed the huge library of tunes. Host Lee Douglas uses his personal 120,000 song library to spin the classics,as well as the obscure songs of the 50's,60's and early 70's. Whether its doo wop, rockabilly, Rythym and Blues or pop, Old Time Rock n Roll has it all. Listen and be transported back to a time when the biggest problem we had was getting a date for Saturday night.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line58
__label__cc	0.723188	0.276812	All Events in Artspace (7) October 5Friday City-Wide Open Studios Grand Opening Reception October 5, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm – Artspace Celebrate the City-Wide Open Studios festival kickoff at the Grand Opening Reception (5:00–8:00 PM) at Artspace (50 Orange Street) with all the artists! The central hub exhibition features one work… Organized by Shannon Lee Connors \| Type: gallery, reception November 9Friday Opening Reception for Alyse Rosner: Large Scale Work & Instructions Not Included November 9, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm – Artspace Join Artspace as we celebrate the opening of our two new exhibitions! Alyse Rosner: Large Scale Work explores the recent work of Connecticut artist Alyse Rosner. Rosner's work combines direct rubbing… Organized by Shannon Lee Connors \| Type: gallery, reception Colin McEnroe Show at Artspace February 22, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm – Artspace Lights, Camera, Action! Film buffs and radio-lovers alike won't want to miss this: on Friday (February 22nd) from 1:00–2:00 PM WNPR's Colin McEnroe will be broadcasting his Oscar preview show from Ar… Organized by Shannon Lee Connors \| Type: radio, broadcast April 5Friday Opening Reception for Ficre Ghebreyesus: Polchromasia April 5, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm – Artspace ArtSpace is delighted to present Ficre Ghebreyesus: Polychromasia. Opening on March 30, 2013, this retrospective exhibition will celebrate the work and life of the late Eritrean-born artist. While hi… Organized by Shannon Lee Connors \| Type: art, opening April 19Friday An Evening of Poetry at Ficre Ghebreyesus: Polychromasia April 19, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm – Artspace An evening of music and poetry, sponsored by the Yale Department of African American Studies. Featuring poets Yusef Komunyankaa, Tracy K. Smith, Kevin Young, Hettie Jones, and Aracelis Girmay. As par… Organized by Shannon Lee Connors \| Type: poetry, reading November 13Wednesday Launch Reception- New Haven Healthy City / Healthy Climate Challenge November 13, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Artspace Healthy New Haven/Healthy Climate Challenge is a collective effort of local organizations to respond to the challenge of climate change and to improve the health of the New Haven community. The Pl… Organized by Chris Schweitzer \| Type: reception Rock to Rock Launch Party February 22, 2018 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Artspace Please join us for tasty food and drinks, music, an inspiring Artspace exhibit, and some big announcements about our 10th Annual Rock to Rock! Organized by Chris Schweitzer \| Type: party	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line64
__label__cc	0.74187	0.25813	Lifesize Installations Bluegrass Airport Thoroughbred Park Pendants & Resins Prints-Posters-Photos “I believe Gwen Reardon to be the best equine sculptor in America today. What makes her work so unique and outstanding is not only her great talent but also her background as a horsewoman and trainer.” Alex G. Campbell, Jr. Chairman of the Board, Triangle Foundation “I think it is very important that she is a horsewoman and really knows how to portray horses in her art.” Mrs. Henry E.I. du Pont The daughter of a prominent trainer, Gwen became an accomplished equestrienne at an early age. As a horse farm manager and a professional trainer of some forty years, she has worked with many breeds; Arabians, Saddlebreds, Morgans, Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds. Gwen Reardon’s skillful interpretation of the individual spirit and personality of each horse that becomes the subject of her work is indeed the product of a lifetime of personal involvement. The Studio of Gwen Gwen Reardon, equine artist, is the lifesize horse sculpture artist of Lexington, Kentucky’s Thoroughbred Park. You can own a piece of Gwen’s art right now! Start shopping here. Copyright © 2021 Gwen Reardon. All rights reserved. \| Website Designed by RB Design Studio, LLC	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line65
__label__cc	0.704161	0.295839	Vibratory Clock JenniferBreger (Talk \| contribs) m (→Theory) 2.1 Theory 3 Mechanical Design 4 Electrical Design 4.1 Component List 4.2 Design Description 4.3 Circuit Diagram 5 Software Design 5.1 Code Description 5.2 Flowchart 7 Reflections 7.1 Achievements 7.2 Improvements 8 Useful Resources Left to right: Brian Lesperance, Jennifer Breger, Daniel Pinkawa Jennifer Breger - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2009 Brian Lesperance - Electrical Engineering Class of 2008 Daniel Pinkawa - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2008 The vibratory clock is a horizontal circular platform actuated from below by three speakers placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle. The vibration of the platform causes a small object (e.g., an IC socket or a coin) to act as an hour "hand" on top of the platform. The object slides around the circular platform, impelled by friction forces due to the vibration which we can adjust by varying the phase and amplitude of each speaker. Due to the nodes created by the speaker vibrations, the object will move back to the correct hour if it is moved away. Our project was provided by Professor Colgate and based upon the research of Professor Lynch. Diagram of theory Through his research, Professor Lynch discovered that when a platform is rotated about a line beneath it, orthogonal sinks and nodes can be created. These can be adjusted by placing speaker vibrations at different amplitudes and phases. This concept can be applied to create a node at any point on the platform, but is most easily explained when two speakers are placed at equal amplitudes and opposite phases, creating a sink between the two speakers. As illustrated in the diagram, a line sink is created along Line 1 by placing Speaker B and Speaker C at equal amplitude but opposite phases, while holding Speaker A is off. If several small objects were placed on the plate at this point, all the objects would converge to the central line of the plate. A second line sink, orthogonal to the first, is created along Line 2 by once again placing Speakers B and C at equal amplitudes but this time in phase with each other. Speaker A is placed at a small amplitude and out of phase with speakers B and C, which moves the line sink slightly away from the edge of the plate. Lines 1 and 2 in the example create a node at 12 o'clock by alternating between the radial (Line 1) and orthogonal (Line 2) phases (12 o'clock is located above Speaker A). This concept was the used to create all of the even number nodes on the clock face. In order to create the nodes at the odd numbers, we slightly changed the amplitudes of the speakers at the previous time until the correct placement was found. Although theoretically our design should have allowed us to program the clock using symmetry, due to slight imperfections in the design and in the electrical components, we had to use some trial and error methods to place the nodes correctly. Nonetheless, the theory allowed us to create nodes almost exactly where we wanted them to be. The Vibratory clock consists of a wooden base, held up by adjustable legs, three speakers, and a circular platform. The following material were used to create the design: wood: 16" diameter, 0.75" thick holes: 6" diameter (3 total) adjustable legs: 3 rods: 3/8"-16; 4" long; 6 nuts total Pylons connecting the speakers to the platform 3 Pyramid Power PW677X: 300W, 4 Ohms, 6.5" Chrome Subwoofer previously adapted speakers replaced center of speaker with attachments 3" in height and 1/2" hole on top 1/2" diameter PVC used to attach previous attachment to platform with a screw held in place by 2 set screws each centers placed 7.125" apart Circular Platform PVC/Acrylic: 11.75" diameter, 0.25" thick machined on the LaserJet screw holes counter-sunk at 7.125" apart 2.875" above wooden base Silver Sharpie used for numbers Reasoning for Geometry of Design Equilateral Triangle: By having the speakers equidistant from each other, we were able to create symmetry in our design, which made programming the various nodes much easier. For example, we were able to use the same theory to find the node at 12 o'clock, 4 o'clock, and 8 o'clock. If the speakers were not placed equidistant from each other, two speakers placed at equal amplitudes and opposite phases would not have created a sink in the exact middle of the two speakers. Adjustable Legs: We needed to make the legs adjustable since it is essential that the platform be perfectly level in order for the objects placed on the platform to move in expected patterns. For example, if one leg is slightly shorter than the other two, the objects placed on the platform would tend to move towards that leg and we could no longer rely on symmetry to program the various nodes due to the effects of gravity. Height of Platform: Through our own experimentation and from Professor Lynch's research, we found that we needed to have the pivot point (i.e. the speaker diaphragm) significantly below the platform in order to create sinks. At one point in the design process, we attempted to create a different pivot point by replacing the PVC with 1/2" outer diameter, 1/4" inner diameter Tygon 2001 tubing that only was able to bend in one point since it had stand-offs and screws inside the tube. However, this replacement in a sense created two pivot points (the speaker diaphragm and the Tygon), causing the platform to only create sources and not sinks. In addition, the different height of the pivot point may have also led to the plate acting differently. Price (Total) Microchip 8-bit PIC Microcontroller (U1) PIC18F4520 1 N/A N/A Maxim Quad, 2-Wire Serial 8-Bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (U2) MAX520 1 Digi-Key $9.28 Emtel 150W, 12V Power Supply EMV15012V 1 N/A N/A Emtel EMV15012V Wiring Kit 61-EMV15012VWK 1 N/A N/A Legacy Series II 4-channel, 300W Power Amplifier LA160 1 N/A N/A Keystone Electronics Snap-Fit 90 PC Phono Jack 901K-ND 3 Digi-Key $3.81 Radioshack 6-Ft. Shielded Cable, RCA Plug to RCA Plug 42-2367 3 Radioshack $14.97 20-ft Monster Cable 16-Gauge Speaker Wire S16-2XLN 1 Radioshack $9.97 The PIC sends a digitized version of three sine waves to the DAC for conversion. The signal then passes through a LPF filter before going to a power amplifier and finally the speakers themselves, which vibrate the surface plate. The PIC would step through the sampled sine wave, stored in program memory, and send the values to the DAC. Since we need 3 individual sine waves, we selected the Maxim MAX520, a quad DAC IC. It uses I2C with which our PIC easily interfaces and a simple message protocol. Design Evolution Originally, our hopes were to use the PIC's built-in PWM functionality to control the speakers and pass the signal through a low-pass filter to create our sine wave. Quickly, we realized that method did not give us the control over the amplitude and phase that we needed to create a line sink. Another idea was to use digital potentiometers in a configurable all-pass filter as a second filter, after low-pass filtering a PWM/square wave signal. This would allow us to control the amplitude and phase response of the filter by controlling the digital potentiometer. Despite, it's usefulness, this method was very complex since it would require fine control of the filter and be very susceptible to noise or error. Our final method, as mentioned previously, involved a Look-Up Table with a full period of a sine wave and a DAC. Circuit Diagram Vibratory Clock Circuit Diagram The PIC has a sine wave stored in program memory in the form of a look-up table (LUT) (really not necessary but larger projects might need this). The main code simply steps through the LUT and outputs that value to the DAC. This will create a "stepping" sine wave, which get smoothed out by the passive LPF before the signal is sent to the power amplifier. There is a interrupt service routine that occurs every .825 seconds to alternate between two orthogonal line sinks, to create a node to which a time piece will go. Additionally, every 10 seconds within the interrupt, the time is changed in that the position of the node moves to the next hour. Our code has the hour positions hard coded and simply steps through all of them. More positions can easily be added for better resolution, which would be useful in an hour hand. Bird's-eye view of the Vibratory Clock We were able to get our project working so that the plate moves an object placed anywhere on the plate to the correct time and then moves the objects around the clock face, acting as the hour "hand" of a clock. However, we increased the speed so that it takes about 2 minutes for objects placed on the clock to move around so that it is easy to demonstrate. Check out the working Vibratory Clock here. Independent Speaker Control — each speaker was able to be controlled entirely independently of the other two in terms of amplitude and phase. Line Sinks — objects placed at any point on the platform moved to a point on a single line. Nodes — two line sinks were created to move an object at any point on the platform to a single specified point elsewhere on the platform. Clock Face Positioning — an object placed on the platform moved to each number of a 12-hour cycle Surface Dependency — objects tested in lab moved accurately around the clock face; however, when moved to a different location the objects behaved erratically and no longer told time. In the future the clock should be isolated from its resting surface. Vibration Transmission — significant vibrations were transmitted from the speakers into the surface which may have contributed to the previous problem. Damping of the speakers may reduce the effects of this problem. Hour hand Resolution — the hour hand moves through twelve positions in a twelve-hour cycle. In a twelve-hour cycle 360 positions (six positions per hour) or 720 positions (twelve positions per hour) would be ideal. Noise — simple car audio stereos generated distracting audible noise when vibrating the plate. Ultrasonic voice coil actuators could be used to eliminate this noise. Vibration-Induced Frictional Force Fields for Part Manipulation Universal Planar Manipulator Retrieved from "http://hades.mech.northwestern.edu/index.php?title=Vibratory_Clock&oldid=8344"	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line66
__label__wiki	0.56712	0.56712	For Many Kids, Picky Eating Isn't Just a Phase, Study Finds TUESDAY, May 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- For parents hoping their "picky" eater will grow out of it, a new study may be unwelcome news. Researchers found that choosy 4-year-olds were still turning their noses up at many foods at age 9 -- suggesting their finicky eating is more of a trait than a phase. The study, which followed over 300 children, found three patterns: The majority were consistently middle-of-the-road when it came to food fussiness -- sometimes shunning unfamiliar cuisine, but remaining relatively open to trying new foods. A sizable minority (29%) consistently ate everything their parents offered up. Then there was the picky 14%. From age 4 to 9, they routinely refused new foods and maintained a limited culinary repertoire. Still, researchers saw bright spots in the findings, published May 26 in the journal Pediatrics. For one, there were no signs that picky eaters were underweight. And the fact that the fussiness seems to be a trait -- and not a failure on the parents' part -- might bring some solace. "It can be very stressful for parents to deal with a picky eater," noted senior researcher Dr. Megan Pesch, a pediatrician at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor. But if parents think they did something wrong to cause it, she added, these findings suggest otherwise. "It's not your fault," Pesch said. "It seems to be part of a child's disposition." Nor do the findings mean that parents cannot do anything about picky eating, she stressed. The study merely followed families to see what happened naturally -- and did not test any intervention to change kids' habits. What does seem clear is that mealtime ultimatums do not help. In this study, mothers of picky eaters reported more efforts to control what their child consumed -- including limits on sugary, fatty foods. (When kids are high on the finicky scale, Pesch noted, they often stick to those types of foods.) Despite those battles, children's fussiness held strong. In fact, coercion is probably destined to fail, according to Nancy Zucker, director of the Duke Center for Eating Disorders at Duke University in Durham, N.C. Zucker, who wrote an editorial published with the study, pointed to one of its key findings. Based on mothers' responses to a standard questionnaire, the pickiest eaters also tended to be emotionally reactive in general. And those kids will not respond well to dinner-table demands -- "It won't work," Zucker said. "These children will just shut down." She agreed that the findings suggest picky eating is a trait. "These kids may be more harm-avoidant," Zucker said. "And when you think about it, eating is breaking a barrier -- allowing something into your body. These children hold back when everyone else is running to the food." So what can parents do? Zucker said that making meals a pleasant experience may at least brighten children's moods around food. And that could, at some point, ease their boundaries. Including kids in shopping and meal preparation, Zucker said, is one way to make it more enjoyable for them. Pesch agreed, adding that simple exposure may help, too. That is, keep making varied meals for the family so that the picky eater gets used to the sights and smells. "But keep it low-pressure," Pesch said. "Don't try to force them to 'clean their plates.' " The study included 317 mother-child pairs who were followed from the time the child was about 4 until age 9. Mothers completed a "food fussiness" questionnaire, and 14% of kids scored high enough, and consistently enough, to be deemed persistently picky. What's the harm in being a picky eater? This study found no weight consequences: Finicky kids tended to weigh less than those who liked lots of foods -- but they were not underweight. There is, however, a concern, Zucker said, about the nutritional quality of their diets, as well as problems like chronic constipation. Pesch also pointed out that the study looked at run-of-the-mill picky eating -- where kids adhere to childhood favorites like mac and cheese, hot dogs and cereal. If a child is severely limiting food intake, she said, parents should talk to their pediatrician. The American Academy of Pediatrics has advice for parents of picky eaters. SOURCES: Megan Pesch, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, University of Michigan, and pediatrician, Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor; Nancy Zucker, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science, Duke University School of Medicine, director, Duke Center for Eating Disorders, Durham, N.C.; Pediatrics, online, May 26, 2020 After Giving Birth: Changing Expectations for Parents Abuse of Prescription ADHD Medicines Rising on College Campuses Guidelines for Raising Smoke-Free Kids Imipramine capsules Imipramine tablets Eating Disorders Quiz KidsHealth - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Keeping Kids Busy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0001.json.gz/line69

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