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The Laughable, the Divine, and the Baseball Diamond
By Sarah Skwire
Both economists and writers, then, are drawn to baseball by its rich complexities, and by the sense that this game, somehow, is bigger than us, yet also tells us something about what it means to be human and to make choices.
I think my favorite part of last week's episode of EconTalk is how Bill James and Russ Roberts share such a deep appreciation for the complexities and the unpredictabilities of baseball and the way the game mirrors in miniature the complexities and unpredictabilities of human life. As Bill James says: "in baseball the universe is small enough and closed enough that we have a *chance* to figure it out. Whereas real life is so messy and so complicated that we have little chance to figure it out."
The unofficial poet laureate of baseball, Marianne Moore, has similar praise for the intricacies of baseball:
Fanaticism? No. Writing is exciting
and baseball is like writing.
You can never tell with either
how it will go
or what you will do;
That idea of baseball as a marginally more manageable microcosm of the complicated and unpredictable real world that attracts economists to the sport is, I think, part of what attracts so many writers to it as well. Baseball is, for both groups, something of a model of how the world works, but on a smaller scale and with a tighter narrative.
Besides, how can any writer resist the appeal of a game first played in Hoboken at a place called Elysian Fields? The combination of the laughable and the divine seem, again, like a perfect microcosm of human life.
It's no accident then, that when Philip Roth sat down to write the book he titled "The Great American Novel" he chose baseball as its theme. On his fictional diamond the racial, religious, and political rivalries of America are worked out by the worst baseball team in history, a group of players who will do anything and everything possible to score a run. These players are, as he puts it,
"the weak and the lowly and the desperate and the fearful and the deprived, to name but a few who come to mind…the ordinary fucking outcasts of this world – who happen to comprise ninety percent of the human race!"
But with last names like Mazda, Gofannon, and Gamesh (first name "Gil") these hapless losers are also gods on earth. Once more, Hoboken meets the Elysian Fields!
The same sense of epic concerns being worked out on a smaller scale pervades Bernard Malamud's "The Natural." Here, a young player's first major league hit ends not only a team's drought, but also a drought plaguing the natural world.
"Wonderboy flashed in the sun. It caught the sphere where it was biggest. A noise like a twenty-one gun salute cracked the sky. There was a straining, ripping sound and a few drops of rain spattered to the ground. …Somebody then shouted it was raining cats and dogs. … By the time Roy got in from second he was wading in water ankle deep."
Both economists and writers, then, are drawn to baseball by its rich complexities, and by the sense that this game, somehow, is bigger than us, yet also tells us something about what it means to be human and to make choices. We return and return to it, hoping that its rich data set will tell us who we are and maybe help us find a way to think through our troubles.
But when Russ Roberts and Bill James move to a discussion about how to make baseball games shorter, I suspect the novelists and poets will lodge some objections. For them, there is beauty in the idea that a ballgame could–in theory, at least–go on forever.
William Carlos Williams writes of the crowd at a ballpark that they are moved:
by a spirit of uselessness
which delights them–
all the exciting detail
of the chase
and the escape, the error
the flash of genius–
all to no end save beauty
the eternal–
Katherine Harer's poem "The Cure" claims bluntly that "baseball is a good antidote for death."
Economists might see the benefits to a quicker game and speedier play, but writers don't want the game to be any faster. We don't want October to ever come. And surely, it can't be time to come inside just yet.
… today
the sky is blue,
summer is in our bones,
and so many things don't count yet.
–Mark Lukeman, from "Playing Stickball with Robbie Shea"
Sarah Skwire is a Senior Fellow at Liberty Fund, Inc., and the co-author of the college writing textbook, Writing with a Thesis, which is in its 12th edition. Sarah has published a range of academic articles on subjects from Shakespeare to zombies and the broken window fallacy. She writes regularly for FEE and blogs occasionally for the Fraser Institute and Bleeding Heart Libertarians. Sarah's work on literature and economics has also appeared in Newsweek, The Freeman, and in Cato Unbound, and she lectures for IHS, SFL, and other organizations.
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Steve Trinward
Jan 23 2018 at 3:45pm
Lovely column; did not know you had an appreciation for the best sport in the world. Tempted to ask if you have an older sister or a youngish aunt with the same wisdom. (Oops, was that too boorish?)
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You don't see much of the umpires when watching a game on TV, but next time you go to the park, watch them closely as the action unfolds to pick up their choreographed movements.
A beautiful column.
I needed this today, in the chilly midwest. I wonder, does cricket inspire similar poetry in the hearts of those nations where it is played?
Daniel Shapiro
Jan 23 2018 at 10:45pm
Beautiful. Thank you!
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I had the chance to check out Bass Player LIVE! this month in Hollywood and had a total blast. This was my first time attending this annual event from bassplayer.com, and I was blown away by the positive vibes surrounding the event.
Hanging out with @bradetich_foundation Executive Director and @lemurmusic rep Tammy Jo at #bassplayerlive2017 from @bassplayermag ??
As a person who spends 99% of his time playing double bass, I'm always nervous about attending electric bass-focused events. I'm worried that I'll be stuck in a corner by myself, watching in awe and incomprehension as people dazzle each other with their slap bass technique.
This worry dissolved as I walked into SIR Studios in Hollywood. Immediately, I ran into Tammy Jo Leonard and Toni Buffa from Lemur Music. Tammy Jo is also Executive Director of the Bradetich Foundation, and I had a great time working with her earlier this fall for the 2nd International Bradetich Solo Competition.
I've been ordering strings, music, and other bass gear from Lemur since I was a teenager, but I've never actually spent time hanging out with company owner Toni. We had a great time chatting about bass, California, new innovations in bow development, and a ton of other topics!
I also got the chance to catch up in person with Grammy award-winning bassist and producer Brandino. I had Brandino on the podcast earlier this year, and we had a great conversation about the whole Grammy process and what it's like behind the scenes as a producer.
I also got to chat with Edwin Livingston and Chance Wilder Onody–two great artists that I'm looking forward to having on the podcast!
Whether double bass or electric bass is your main jam, you should definitely check out this event. For me, it is that perfect middle ground: big enough to keep you totally engaged while small enough to really get a chance to chat with people.
That sense of overwhelm from a massive event like the NAMM show isn't present here. Folks are relaxed and totally willing to geek out with you on all things bass. A big shout-out to Bass Player's Chris Jisi for putting on this event!
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Written in 1833 and published in the year 1842, "Ulysses" by Sir Alfred, Lord Tennyson is about loss, the acceptance of it, and having the courage to embark on new adventures even after loss. Tennyson wrote this beautiful piece after the sudden death of his close friend Arthur Henry Hallam who was barely 22 years old when he passed away. Many say that this was his attempt of coping with the loss of his friend.
Written in 1914, "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost is a classic poem in blank verse that involves two rural neighbors who one day meet while walking along the wall between their properties and repairing it where needed. The progressive speaker of the poem questions the need for the wall while the traditionalist neighbour seems to have little time for such nonsense. This poem has remained relevant over the years questioning individualism and selfishness. It could not be more relevant at this point of time given the international dialogue on "building a wall" that has been going on for the last few years.
Langston Hughes was only 17 when he wrote this poem while he was on a train ride to Mexico visiting his father. The poem encapsulates the struggles of people of colour in America. It is an ode to the proud history of black people and a homage to each leader who took a stand and spoke up against racism and hatred.
Written in a time of racial intolerance and injustice, this poem made Hughes an unofficial laureate of the great Harlem Renaissance, a movement that brought artists from the black community together as one to be vocal against discrimination on the basis of race, colour, and creed. As a proud woman of colour and a strong believer of equality and justice in the society, I find this classic poem close to my heart.
One common thread that is found in most classic poems is that they are all based on the simple yet significant philosophies of life. They can simplify worldly affairs and show paths of compassion, love, justice, humility, and positivity. I think this is the reason that classic poetry still remains relevant and loved across the world.
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"All but one set of adjusted figures show that we will have already passed 1 °C before the next round of UN talks on a global climate treaty get under way in December, " according to the magazine. "And if climate talks do not lead to drastic action, we could pass the 2 °C mark around the middle of the century."
The New Scientists warns the planet could warm at a rate "more like those from 1984 to 1998, when it warmed at 0.26 °C per decade" instead of the 0.04 degrees per decade warming trend that persisted from 1998 to 2012.
"There's a good chance the hiatus is over, " climate scientist Kevin Trenberth of the National Center for Atmospheric Research told The New Scientist.
The New Scientist's graph displays surface temperature readings from weather stations, buoys, ships, etc. from around the world. Some surface temperature readings go back to the mid-1800s, but land and ocean temperatures suffer from many problems that have to be adjusted for by scientists.
While these surface temperature datasets show about 1 degree of warming since the late 1800s, satellite temperature readings show only a slight warming trends since 1979 — when satellite data was first taken. Satellites, which measure temperatures in the lowest few miles of the atmosphere, show no significant warming trend for nearly 21 years. Satellites also show much less warming than was predicted by most climate models.
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If you're going to run with your dog, you need to provide enough energy to meet his increased demands.
Have a look at your bag of dog food, and find the nutrition analysis. It will give you a figure for metabolisable energy, expressed in kilojoules or calories. Some ingredients, such as fiber, do add to the energy content of the food, but it's not easy for your dog to digest. This means that it's not readily available for your dog. Metabolisable energy is the amount of energy in your dog's food that he can actually use. Dogs who run need more metabolisable energy than a sedentary dog.
Dog food manufacturers have recognised this and have started producing a range of foods for active dogs. These foods have higher levels of metabolisable energy, and may have higher protein levels, because your dog's needs have increased, but his stomach capacity hasn't. These foods may also have increased protein levels to help repair any micro-damage to muscles associated with strenuous exercise.
When you run, most of your energy needs come from carbohydrate metabolism. That's not the case in your dog, who gets almost 90% of his energy for endurance from fat metabolism. There is some carbohydrate used for energy production in dogs. It is converted to glucose and then stored inside muscle cells in the form of glycogen. It is used for short bursts of exercise, and is used up very quickly.
You may have heard of human athletes "carbo loading" before an event, where they eat lots of pasta and potatoes to maximise the glycogen in their muscles. This has been tried in dogs, and it doesn't work. There is an increase in muscle glycogen if you "carbo load" your dog, but it is also used up quicker so there is no real benefit. When glycogen is used to produce energy, a by product is lactic acid. Higher levels of muscle glycogen associated with carbo loading dogs means higher levels of lactic acid are produced, and this causes sore muscles.
There are three main sources of energy for your dog when he starts to run.
1. Inside the muscle cells, molecules of ATP and CP are broken down to produce energy. The energy is produced instantaneously but is used up in only one or two seconds. This energy powers that first enthusiastic jump at the start.
2. When this energy is used, your dog starts using up glucose and glycogen stores to keep his muscles going. This energy source can meet his needs for up to a few minutes. Think of an agility run or a flyball race – glycogen is most likely the source of the energy for these few fast minutes.
3. For longer events, such as the 5km, 10km and longer runs that we do with our dogs, they rely predominantly on fats for their energy needs. The sled dogs who race in the Iditarod race in Alaska have a diet that is around 70% fat.
An ideal diet for an endurance dog should have protein levels up to 30%, and fat content up to 50%. Feed him to condition, so if he's a bit lean, give him more to eat. If he's a bit too curvaceous around the middle, cut back on his food intake.
Great article Audrey. It's time everyone understood that dogs who run a lot (and some working dogs make even ultrarunners look like slouches) need a huge amount of food and good quality. We've been working to try and convert our local farm dogs from their normal diet of cheap biscuits and dead sheep, to high quality endurance-type food. It's hard work effecting change of course, but the dogs improve dramatically.
The human analogy is so important. I'm sure Francis would not contemplate starting an ultrarun without breakfast, and would have supplies of food and drink all the way around, but some dogs are expected to survive on a drink from a creek and one huge meal at the end of the day, in 40 degree heat. Beats me why.
Great article! I have a flyball dog, and when she started competing heavily we had to switch her food because she was eating so much just to keep weight on. We switched from a grain-free food to a food with barley, because I could not find a high enough calorie grain-free food. Going from 330 calories to 500 calories/cup made a huge difference, and it hasn't effected her coat or digestive tract, thankfully!
Not many people think about the food they feed their dogs, but it is so important, especially if you are starting a new activity.


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Gudrun Reinhardt (* 14. August 1939 in Köslin/Pommern) ist eine deutsche Politikerin der CDU.

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Nach dem Besuch des Gymnasiums erhielt Gudrun Reinhardt 1959 ihr Abitur. An der Universität Frankfurt/Main belegte sie von 1959 bis 1963 ein Mathematik-, Romanistik- und Sportstudium.

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Gudrun Reinhardt ist seit 1979 Mitglied der CDU. Ab 1979 wurde sie Mitglied des Rates der Stadt Siegen. Reinhardts weitere politischen Ämter: stellvertretende Kreisvorsitzende der CDU und Bezirksvorsitzende der Frauenunion Sauer-/Siegerland sowie Mitglied des Bezirksvorstandes der CDU Sauer-/Siegerland. Sie ist seit 1978 Mitglied des Elternvereins NW e.V.

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Vanessa Goncalves received her Ph. D. in Biochemistry and Immunology from Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil. She then moved to Toronto and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Molecular Brain Science Department, at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH; U of Toronto) where she is now a Project Scientist. Her research interests lie in advancing research on the role of mitochondrial gene variants in the risk for, and phenomenology of, neuropsychiatric disorders. Her research portfolio also includes pharmacogenetics studies focusing on the mitochondrial system. The multidisciplinary background of Dr. Goncalves in genetics, molecular biology, statistics, and epidemiology (through a federal training program) has fully equipped her to continue to make important discoveries. Her findings are vert translatable into important medical improvements, such as new biomarkers, reduced side effects/ medication failure, enhanced diagnostics, and better therapies for psychiatric patients. Recently, she was one of the leaders in forming an international team to analyze mitochondrial DNA variants across large international consortia.
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Dr. Kennedy has training in three major areas: neuroscience, clinical psychiatry, and molecular genetics. His main research interest over the past 20 years has been the identification of susceptibility genes for psychiatric disorders. His discoveries include: 1) the role of the DRD4 gene in ADHD, 2) the DRD3 gene predicting risks for Tardive Dyskinesia, 3) the 5HTTLPR genetic marker predicts risk for antidepressant induced mania, 4) genetic panel for risk of antipsychotic induced weight gain, 5) gene panel for suicidality, 6) gene panel to predict antipsychotic response. Major current projects led by Dr. Kennedy include the IMPACT study examining a large sample (N=10000) of patients to discover new pharmacogenetic markers, and determine the usefulness and cost-benefit of genetic testing applied to choice and dosage of psychiatric medications in clinical care. He is leading a large randomized controlled clinical trial of pharmacogenomic tests in 1,200 depression and schizophrenia patients, funded by Genome Canada. He has published pioneering findings relating gene variants In the dopamine, serotonin, and neurodevelopment systems to psychiatric disorders, neuroimaging (PET and MRI) and to treatment response. Dr. Kennedy has published more than 650 peer-reviewed scientific articles with over 25,000 citations, and h-index of 83. He is a member of the Royal Society of Canada, the highest academic recognition in Canada. His current interests include integrating genetics, pharmacogenetics, brain imaging, and electrophysiology in to the design of clinical trials.
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The focus of my research is the genetic study of behaviour, specific aspects of cognition, and psychiatric and neurological disorders for which a genetic predisposition has been established, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, childhood-onset anxiety disorders, childhood-onset depression, reading disabilities, and Tourette syndrome.
Numerous studies have implicated an imbalance in the neurotransmitter systems or neurological development for these disorders. We are able to test specific genes from these systems by screening these genes for DNA changes that may contribute to the genetic predisposition.
We have identified a number of genes contributing to these disorders and molecular studies are in progress to understand the relationship of DNA variation in these genes to the development of the disorder. For example, we identified two novel genes as associated to ADHD and reading disabilities respectively. Both of these genes were identified based on their location in regions linked to ADHD and reading disabilities. To date there is little or no information about the expression or biological function of these proteins. Our prediction is that both of these genes are involved in neuronal outgrowth and cell migration based on the presence of protein domains that have been shown to be involved in these processes. Through collaboration with Philippe Monnier, we are beginning the characterization of these two genes by examining the expression pattern during development using a chick embryo model, followed by functional tests of the role of these proteins in neuronal outgrowth/migration.
Bekim Sadikovic, PhD, DABMGG, FACMG
Associate Professor at Western University, Clinical Molecular Geneticist
Directing Clinical molecular Diagnostic Laboratory at the London Health Sciences Centre
Head of Molecular Genetics at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)
Dr. Sadikovic's research interests concentrate around the study of genomic and epigenomic changes in complex (non-Mendelian) human disorders, particularly cancer. Changes in DNA sequence and copy number, in addition to, and in combination with, the environmentally-inducible changes in epigenetic profiles and gene regulatory mechanisms (ie: DNA methylation), disrupt gene expression networks resulting in disease phenotypes. Identification of such genomic and epigenomic biomarkers will allow us to understand the causes, assist with diagnosis and prognosis, and ultimately help in treatment and prevention of complex disorders. His research predominantly employs the whole-genome (both microarray and sequence-based) approaches and focuses on comparison of human subject and control tissue specimens.
His clinical interests are focused on utilization and implementation of these technologies in our routine clinical genetic diagnostic service, with the goal of increasing both genetic diagnostic yield and efficiency.


Patients have a right to make decisions about their own health and are now more likely than ever to do their own research, ask questions, and at times, seek a second opinion. When a patient receives a second opinion, questions arise around accountabilities, including who is considered the most responsible physician — the first-visit physician or the physician who is providing the alternative viewpoint. What, for example, should the treating physician do if the alternative options of a second physician conflict with the initial treatment plan? And what factors should be considered by the consulting physician?
Why do patients seek a second opinion?
When patients do consult with a clinician about a health issue, they may choose to seek a second opinion for a variety of reasons: anxiety and fear, skepticism of conventional medicine, lack of understanding or trust, desire to have a "better opinion," or the outcome of online research. Whatever the motivation, in most situations patients simply want to confirm the diagnosis and validate the proposed treatment options.
When the patient returns after having seen another physician or health practitioner, the patient may have the desired confirmation of the recommended course of action. On the other hand, the patient may have received an alternative diagnosis or treatment options, and consequently request a different therapy. As the treating physician, you are under no obligation to provide treatment that you feel is not medically indicated, or is not supported by scientific evidence, or that is outside your area of competence or experience. Any treatment or therapy you provide must be in accordance with a recognized and accepted standard of practice and should conform to the applicable medical regulatory authority (College) guidelines.
When you, as the treating physician, seek a second opinion from a specialist consultant, you should strongly consider the consultant's advice and incorporate it into the treatment plan if you deem it to be appropriate. If the clinical situation evolves or the advice does not seem appropriate, a follow-up discussion with the consultant may be warranted. It is important to remember that when a second opinion is sought, either independently by the patient or through a referral, responsibility for the care of the patient remains with you, the treating physician. You are expected to make your own assessment and formulate your own treatment plan, and you should discuss the advice received and the final treatment plan with the patient.
Physicians are sometimes asked to provide their professional opinion in a variety of circumstances. For example, a patient may ask the physician to comment on the care plan being proposed by another physician. Prior to offering a viewpoint and providing a second opinion, you'll want to ensure that you have all necessary background and clinical information (e.g. history, physical examination findings, lab tests, etc.). Keep an open mind and remember there is often more than one way to manage a medical condition. An ill-considered comment on the care provided by others often forms the basis for dissatisfaction and can lead a patient to launch a complaint or lawsuit. Consider having a discussion with the treating physician to obtain their perspective, particularly when the facts and circumstances are not known to you.
An individual could also ask you for a second opinion or seek your medical expertise informally outside your practice such as at a social event. In such a scenario, you could explain to the individual that, given the circumstances, there are both ethical and legal reasons why you are unable to provide medical advice. You could ask the patient whether they are already under the care of a physician and suggest that they contact that physician who would have access to their medical history. Alternatively, you could suggest that the individual make an appointment to see you in your office practice. If you choose to offer advice, you have a duty to provide advice that meets the relevant standard of care, irrespective of the venue. In situations where the individual's symptoms appear urgent, referral to an emergency department or clinic may be appropriate.
Patients have the right to reject their physician's advice and may choose to see a different healthcare provider. The fact that a patient seeks a second opinion should not be interpreted as a breakdown in the doctor-patient relationship. Usually a second doctor's opinion will reinforce that of the first one and satisfy the patient. The patient may very well return, more confident in their ability to make a sound decision about their care.
Of course, there could be serious health consequences when patients do not follow advice regarding their condition. Physicians should strive to help their patients understand the risks, benefits, and reasonable alternatives to the recommended treatment, and should then respect their patients' informed decision. However, if there is a loss of trust in the doctor-patient relationship and this is affecting patient care, it may be appropriate to consider discharging the patient in accordance with College guidelines in your province or territory.
"The engaged and empowered patient"
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Trigun: The Planet Gunsmoke is a cancelled action game / third person shooter based on the manga / anime with the same name, that was in development by Red Entertainment for the Playstation 2. The project was unveiled in 2002 in Sega's 2002 GameJam video. The unveiling consisted of a 20 second clip from the game, with multiple characters from the Trigun series. Since its unveiling, no word on development had come out by its developer Red Entertainment or publisher Sega. After so many years, it's clear that the game will never be released.
Red Entertainment also worked on Gungrave, a third person shooter heavily influenced by anime series and published by Sega in July 2002 in Japan, September 2002 in USA and November 2002 in Europe. If it would have been released, it's possible that Trigun: The Planet Gunsmoke's gameplay would have been much similar to Gungrave. Gungrave even had the same character designs by Trigun's series creator Yasuhiro Nightow.
Thanks to Ace.Dark for the contribution!


Originally from the Netherlands, Kerst studied mechanical engineering. In 1990, after working and traveling in the Middle East and Latin America, Kerst joined Camphill and spent 8 years in Botton Village and Oaklands Park in the UK. In 1998 Kerst and his family moved to Camphill Village USA. For nearly 20 years Kerst has worked in Camphill woodshops and also spent many years involved with Camphill finances. Since 2011 Kerst is part of the Camphill Village USA Focus group. Together with his wife he is a house leader in Aspen house. Kerst has two grown children.


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Ломтати́дзе () — грузинская фамилия. Известные носители:

 Ломтатидзе, Александр Спиридонович (1882—1924) — грузинский политик, член Учредительного собрания Грузии.
 Ломтатидзе, Викентий Бибонович (псевдоним Чола Ломтатидзе; 1879—1915) — грузинский писатель, социал-демократ, депутат Государственной думы II созыва от Кутаисской губернии.
 Ломтатидзе, Кетеван Виссарионовна (1911—2007) — грузинский филолог-кавказовед, специалист по картвелистике и абхазоведению.


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In the Habs' Room: Pacioretty, Julien praise Lindgren's effort in goal
Charlie Lindgren returned to the NHL after a three-month absence and learned that even a shutout isn't enough when you're tending goal for the offensively challenged Canadiens.
Lindgren was credited with a shutout after making 33 saves through regulation time and a five-minute overtime, but his teammates couldn't find a way to beat Philadelphia goaltender Petr Mrazek. As a result, the Canadiens finished on the short end of a 1-0 decision when Sean Couturier scored in the sixth round of a shootout. That proved to be the winner after Paul Byron and Jakub Voracek traded goals earlier in the shootout.
"Obviously, with the talent they have on their side, they have a lot of tricks up their sleeves," said Lindgren, who was recalled from Laval after Carey Price was sidelined with a concussion. "I tried to wait until they made the first move. Unfortunately, I didn't get it done."
Lindgren did get it done for 65 minutes and he forced the shootout when he made a diving stop on Claude Giroux in overtime.
"That was sweet," said Lindgren, who made six saves in overtime. "It was a classic effort save — dive and try to get a piece of it and I did."
Lindgren said he was a tad nervous as he made his first NHL appearance since Nov. 21, but he said he saw some shots early in the game and settled in.
"Every time I'm up here, I want to take advantage of the opportunity," said Lindgren, who signed a three-year, one-way contract extension this month. "That's my mindset. I just try to give the team the best chance I can."
"I'm definitely impressed but I'm not surprised," captain Max Pacioretty said when asked about Lindgren. "He's a guy that's always come up here and battled. Tonight he definitely gave us a spark. He made some phenomenal saves and he battled very hard and gave us a chance to win the game. Often we're talking about being on the wrong ends of the shootout and overtime as of late. But you got to give him complete credit for getting us that far."
Lindgren has a 3-4-2 record, but the lack of support he has received is reflected in some other numbers. He has two shutouts with a 2.13 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage.
Coach Claude Julien said it was difficult to measure Lindgren's progress because he hasn't seen Lindgren play in Laval where the Rocket has struggled with its own lack of scoring and injuries.
"Tonight, he was solid," Julien said. "There's more and more confidence from the games he's played. (The Flyers) are a good team that has been getting points in every game and they had some excellent chances tonight. Those were good shots that beat him in the shootout."
Julien said the 0-0 score through overtime didn't reflect the nature of the game He said he thought his team played a good game on a night when there were excellent scoring chances at both end of the ice.
Flyers goaltender Mrazek made 28 saves and he is 3-0 since he was acquired from Detroit last week.
Rookie defencemen Victor Mete and Noah Juulsen continued to turn in solid performances. Mete logged 22:13 of ice time and Juulsen topped 20 minutes and Julien had enough confidence to send them out in the overtime.
Jacob de la Rose has replaced Tomas Plekanec on the third line and he showed some offensive spark with four shots on goal. But he made Jonathan Drouin look good when he won only 11 per cent of his faceoffs. Drouin checked in at 22 per cent.
Former Impact boss Biello named national team assistant coach and youth director
Oft-injured Blue Jay Devon Travis optimistic he can stay healthy
Up and Coming Sports Stars to Look Out for in 2020
Every year, a raft of exciting new players come onto the scene across all of the major US sports. With the MLS season getting underway and the NFL and MLB drafts not too far away, now is a great time to look at the young sports stars that could have a very bright future ahead of them, and the ones that are already proving they are destined for greatness.
Theo Bair (MLS)
This MLS season is looking like it could be one of the best yet, with David Beckham's Inter Miami team adding some extra dazzle to the league. Whilst Beckham might be able to attract a lot of new players to his MLS team, there are a lot of young stars on their way through such as Theo Bair at Vancouver Whitecaps. Bair has already made an impact on the first team and after impressing at under-20 and under-23 level for the national team, he has made two appearances for the senior team, well before his 21st birthday. This year could see Bair make a real name for himself in the MLS.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (MLB)
Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr has one MLB season under his belt but it looks like the best is still yet to come from him at the Blue Jays. He was heavily backed to take the league by storm but he failed to live up to the hype that surrounded him. Without the pressure of being the top-ranked prospect, this season could see Guerrero play with some weight lifted off his shoulders. He has been working very hard on his fitness over the offseason, something that his manager Montoyo has been quick to comment upon.
"Baseball" (CC BY 2.0) by andrewmalone
Connor McDavid (NHL)
McDavid has already established him as a top hockey player but at 23, he has the potential to go on to do so much more. The player was born in Ontario and was the first overall draft pick, showing how much expectation was already on him at that stage but he has gone on to prove that he is one of the best players in the NHL. McDavid could go on to be one the NHL's best-ever hockey players and this season could be the year that he shows the world, not just the NHL.
Chuba Hubbard (College Football)
The Oklahoma State Cowboys running back has been making the headlines for several years now. He continues to improve and grab more attention for his impressive stats and performances. He was close to being a sprinter and nearly made the Canadian Olympic team before switching over to football. He is passing up the 2020 NFL draft to play his senior season at Cowboys. He should give them a good chance of winning the College Football Championship, though they're trailing at the seventh spot in the latest American football odds at +2400.00, with Clemson as the current betting favorites.
2020 will definitely be a very exciting time with some of these young stars looking to breakthrough in their respective sports and show the world what they are capable of.
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby – and looking to break the Curse of Apollo
Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby with early favourite Justify after watching the race from his sofa in Southern California last year.
The Hall of Fame trainer's ability to produce Derby contenders year after year is an enviable feat and why his absence a year ago stood out. It was just his second since 2009 and occurred because his lone candidate got hurt.
Baffert will saddle Justify and 30-to-1 shot Solomini in Saturday's Derby.
Justify is one of the greenest colts Baffert has brought to Churchill Downs. He's won all three of his starts by a combined 19 lengths. If Justify wins, he'd be the first to do so since Apollo in 1882 without racing as a two-year-old.
"The thing about the Kentucky Derby, you have to have the right horse. It just happens. You can't force it," Baffert said. "All of a sudden, you have good horses and you're there. So I've been really fortunate to have some really good horses."
Baffert's four victories are tied for second-most in Derby history. He's finished second three times, too, including in 2012 with Bodemeister, also the last time he had two starters in the same year.
Like Justify, Bodemeister didn't race as a two-year-old. He set a blistering pace and led the Derby until the final 150 yards when I'll Have Another overtook him to win by 1 1/2 lengths.
Magnum Moon, the 6-to-1 third choice, also is unbeaten and didn't run as a two-year-old.
"It's going to happen," Baffert said, referring to the curse being broken. "Whether it happens this year or whatever, but it will happen because Bodemeister almost got away with it. But I don't really worry about that."
Baffert almost had a third starter this year until McKinzie developed a hind-end issue that knocked him off the Derby trail.
"When McKinzie got hurt, I wanted to throw up," he said. "I really think McKinzie would probably be second choice here. We'd really have a 1-2 here."
Justify cleared the biggest pre-Derby hurdle by drawing the No. 7 post. Jockey Mike Smith can use the colt's early speed to position him well for the long run to the chaotic first turn. Solomini ended up in the No. 17 post; no horse has ever won from there.
Baffert turned 65 in January, making him eligible for Medicare and retirement at most other jobs. However, he entertains no such thoughts.
"I work hard at it. I just don't give up," the white-haired trainer said. "I'm constantly meeting people. They're sending me horses. If you don't have success, you're not going to get those opportunities."
After a successful run in the quarter horse ranks, Baffert switched to thoroughbreds. He started with one horse.
"After 25 years, I'm finally getting horses that I don't have to buy," he said. "The big guys are sending me horses."
None was bigger than American Pharoah in 2015. The colt swept the Derby, Preakness and Belmont to become racing's first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.
Baffert has compared Justify to American Pharoah, citing the colt's imposing physical presence and big stride. Still, Justify has yet to encounter the kind of traffic the Derby's 20-horse stampede creates and the talent as he'll run against on Saturday.
"I'd rather have a really talented horse than one who's seasoned and just on par with the rest of them," Baffert said.
Early on, Baffert knew Justify had the goods.
"The first time I worked him at Santa Anita, I knew he was a really good horse," he said. "The track was really deep that morning, and he went around there effortlessly. His first race, he ran incredibly and showed how special he was."
That kind of intuition is what separates Baffert from his rivals, fellow Hall of Famer trainer D. Wayne Lukas said.
"Bob's got a great feel for it," he said.
Matthews ready to return to Maple Leafs lineup after missing a month
NASHVILLE — The hurtin' tune that Auston Matthews has been singing for the past four weeks finally can be put in the remainder bin in Music City.
The Maple Leafs' top centre on Wednesday declared himself set to return to the lineup after recovering from a right shoulder injury.
Wonderful timing, of course, considering the Leafs will take on the No. 1 club in the National Hockey League, the Nashville Predators, on Thursday night.
"In my mind, I think I'm ready to go and taking it as I'm getting ready to play (Thursday)," Matthews said after resuming his normal role, between William Nylander and Zach Hyman, during practice at Bridgestone Arena.
"It felt good, nice to get in all the reps and everything. (Wednesday) was a good step forward in that process, going through the line rushes."
It seemed probable that the Leafs also will have defenceman Nikita Zaitsev, who missed the past five games as he recovered from an illness, against Nashville. Zaitsev was paired with Jake Gardiner, his regular partner, at practice.
For Matthews, it has been 10 games as a spectator with his latest injury, his third of the 2017-18 regular season after he missed four games in November with a back issue and then sat for six in December because of a concussion.
Thursday will mark four weeks since Matthews was hurt when he was sandwiched by the New York Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck and Adam Pelech in a game at the Air Canada Centre.
A major bonus for Matthews in his recovery has been the fact he has been able to skate though much of his recuperation. That was not the case when he was out with his previous two injuries.
It's worth noting that Matthews scored two goals versus the Montreal Canadiens upon returning on Nov. 18 from his back injury; in his first two games upon coming back from a concussion, he scored a goal in each.
Mike Babcock said a final decision on the participation of Matthews and Zaitsev against the Predators would be made on Thursday morning, but the Leafs coach was talking as though it would be a rubber stamp.
"This is going to be the best opportunity for (Matthews) because he has been able to skate and compete," Babcock said. "The other times he was not able to do anything.
"To get him back … it's still going to be going way faster than he has been practising, so there is going to be an adjustment period, but he's a good player and he will figure it out."
Defenceman Morgan Rielly didn't think Matthews will take long to find his footing. Rielly missed six games in late January/early February with an arm injury, so knows what Matthews could be feeling.
"You're nervous and you just want to get back into it," Rielly said. "You play your first shift a bit hesitant, but after that it's important you get back to yourself.
"It's never easy, but Auston is one of those guys that I will imagine it won't take long for him to get back into a rhythm."
And there's the trickle-down effect through the forward lines with Matthews in uniform.
"Guys are used to playing with certain players and when everyone is healthy, I think you get better chemistry throughout the entire lineup," centre Nazem Kadri said. "Certain guys don't have to play with different guys constantly and it's just more of a set group, so I think it's going to help us."


Back in 2004, you had to deal with email with minimal storage space; probably only a few MBs. On top of that, your email would be constantly flooded with spam with vendors peddling expensive spam-control solutions just to help with the filtering process. To add to the problem, there was no intuitive way for you to search your inbox to look for important email. Gmail (Google Mail) was built to address all of the problems above and more. With Gmail's 15 birthday, here's a trip down memory lane and what you can look forward to in the coming months or years.
Launched on April's Fool Day in the year 2004, many people thought that it was one of the pranks of the day. People soon realised that despite the timing, it wasn't a joke. Gmail was launched with a 1GB storage space, close to 100 times more than the closest competitors, together with a powerful search function, the Google Search technology. Messages were grouped into conversation threads instead of appearing as separate email messages.
On top of that, to combat the massive spam issue that people were facing at the time, Gmail (Google Mail) blocked spam before it arrived and created a way for people to report spam. As the years went by, Google leveraged machine learning to improve their spam filtering capabilities. As of today, Google's machine learning model helps to block close to 10 million spam mails every minute.
When Gmail first launched, you could only use it on your computer. As the smartphone era arrived, Gmail naturally evolved to include phones and tablets. From basic email functionality, Google continued to improve their email service by introducing AI-powered features like "Smart Reply" and "Nudges" to help people to work much more efficiently.
You might have already used "Smart Compose", an AI-powered feature to help you write emails quicker by giving you suggestions to complete your sentence. Google will be updating this feature to include more languages and devices soon. On top of that, it will start understanding you better and make more personalised suggestions (eg. "Hola" instead of "Hello" if that is how you usually type your email).
Next up, is email scheduling. No more messages at weird timings! Match your email message with the recipient's time zone. With this feature, you can also choose to send your email at the time that you think a person will most likely see it and/or take action.
Finally, you can now get more things done in Gmail (Google Mail) without ever leaving your inbox. You can respond to a comment in a file that your team is working on (eg. Google Docs), check out hotel recommendations and more, directly within your email itself.
Look forward to bigger and better things from Google!
P.S: If you are looking to get an email address with your company name, check out the different G Suite packages available for your business.
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The gray, cratered surfaces of the planet Mercury and the Earth's moon are in some ways twins. At first glance they can even be hard to tell apart. Both are still, airless places. Few corners of what Shelley called heaven's free wilderness are more stark than these two worlds. Carl Sagan wrote of our "blasted and lifeless" satellite, and once described Mercury as an "ancient and broiling wasteland."
Yet Buzz Aldrin famously called the moon's desolation "magnificent," and exploring both the moon and Mercury reveals a certain desperate beauty.
While they are both scarred with craters, in other ways the two worlds tell very different stories, and each conceals unique mysteries. Here are a few side-by-side comparisons--can you immediately tell which is which?
First off, a relatively easy one.
Mercury (left) and the Earth's moon (right). Both are seen here in completely natural--but stretched--color. The MESSENGER spacecraft photographed Mercury as it flew by the planet. The moon was captured by astrophotographer Eric Kilby. They are not shown to scale; Mercury is larger than the moon.
In this global view the most obvious giveaway are the moon's "seas," which together form its familiar face. These are vast plains of once-liquid rock. Mercury, too, shows signs of lava flowing over its surface. In fact, many of its craters are completely buried in it. But Mercury still lacks those obvious oceans of stone.
One of these images was captured on the ground through a telescope, the other "in person" by a passing spacecraft. Both reveal something hidden: color. Mercury and the moon look mostly gray to the naked eye, but if you digitally exaggerate the natural color in the pictures, you suddenly see blues, yellows, and flecks of orange. This is another clue to the differences between the two worlds, since it turns out that those colors result from rocks with significantly different compositions.
Another distinction are the crater rays. The big craters on both the moon and Mercury formed in violent impacts. Surrounding the younger ones you can sometimes still see long streaks formed by the ejecta that was blasted out of the ground. The moon has several sets of brilliant rays, such as those that radiate from the crater Tycho. But Mercury's rays are often even brighter, and in places they are visible stretching across nearly an entire hemisphere.
Next, a look at some craters. Many craters on Mercury are at first indistinguishable from their lunar counterparts. But in some of them something strange is going on. For example, which one of these is a Mercurian crater?
Peering into the interior of Mercury's Kertesz Crater (left) and the Moon's Aristarchus Crater (right), as seen in fine detail by MESSENGER and the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, respectively.
On the left is Mercury's Kertesz Crater, including its striking example of "hollows." These are very bright areas with a slight blue-ish tint in color photos where some process is carving out the landscape. The prevalent theory is that the Sun beats so heavily on Mercury's surface that rock is basically sublimating away, turning directly from a solid into a gas. The result is a landform that looks somewhat like warming ice fields on the Earth or Mars, but instead of frozen water or dry ice, it's actually rock that's disappearing under the intense sun.
Of course, one of the strangest secrets that Mercury explorers have just recently confirmed is that despite all that heat, there are actually large deposits of water ice there. Because there is no air, when infernal daytime gives way to crystal clear night on Mercury, most of the heat radiates away and temperatures plummet. Near the planet's poles there are deep craters where the sun never shines at all. It's within those permanent shadows that the ice hides. The moon has some ice too, but Mercury's supply is ironically larger.
Finally a comparison of some distinctive landscapes in both places.
On the left, the floor of the Moon's Mare Ingenii, "the Sea of Cleverness," as seen by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. On the right, Mercury's Caloris Planitia, "the Plains of Heat," often called the Caloris Basin, as seen by the MESSENGER probe.
The moon doesn't have a global magnetic field. Scientist were surprised when they discovered that Mercury has a strong one. So it's a bit of a twist once again that the swirly patterns across the lunar hills on the left are caused by magnetic fields. Particles from the sun continually bombard the surface of the moon, darkening it over time. In the moon's Mare Ingenii, though, relatively small local magnetic fields shield some places from that solar wind and intensify it in others, resulting in the lovely swirling patterns.
The intensely rugged terrain on the right is typical of Mercury. Deep trenches formed across many parts of the planet due to complex geological motion: lava domes swelled and collapsed; molten rock poured out of fissures; the entire planet shrank as it cooled. Most of that activity died long ago, but the scars are still there.
Mercury is full of mysteries, right down to its outsized core where a bizzarre, tilted magnetic dynamo beats. To find out much more about that and other things that the ongoing MESSENGER mission is exploring, join this recent video hangout that features some face time with MESSENGER deputy principal investigator Larry Nittler. He explains why the hardy MESSENGER spacecraft has to "sneak up" on the planet every day, how it tastes the chemical composition of its surface, and how it might be in the perfect position to spy on some comets that will be swinging by the sun later this year.
Sadly, even though the spacecraft is healthy, due to budget constraints those observations may never take place. Join the Planetary Society in its efforts to restore NASA's planetary science program.
Nice results! We can start the same my YM model to explain different crater deposits finally. Point is volatile as you said. Good luck!
Many years ago before we had really good images of Mercury the planetarium I worked at back then would use an upside down and backwards image of the Moon when the script in a kid's star show called for an image of Mercury. :) Little did we know then just how similar the two really do look.
Patrick, you are one of the reasons I write about space! My dad took me to the Hansen Planetarium from the time I was small, and it was in the dome there that I learned to love the sky.
Thanks Bill! This is a great comparison of the two worlds! I actually did learn points from what you wrote for both bodies!
Thank you, Bob. Thanks, Yas.
If the first pair of pictures had shown the hidden side of the moon, Mercury and the Moon would have looked virtually indistinguishable to the untrained eye.
Enzo, you're right about that.


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Martian Successor Nadesico, known in Japan as Mobile Battleship Nadesico, is a science fiction comedy anime TV series, and a later manga series created by Kia Asamiya. The manga, published in English by CPM Manga, is significantly different from the anime. In 2005 Anime News Network reported that plans for Nadesico 2 were scrapped, citing an entry on Stellvia director Tatsuo Sato's blog.
Last Episode, 01 Jan 1998: Season 2, Episode 3: Part III
Part 3 of 3.
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Martian Successor Nadesico Episodes
01 October 1996 Season 1, Episode 1: To Go Like a Man
08 October 1996 Season 1, Episode 2: Leave the Blue Earth to Me
15 October 1996 Season 1, Episode 3: A Goodbye That Came Too Soon
22 October 1996 Season 1, Episode 4: Charmed by Aqua Space
29 October 1996 Season 1, Episode 5: Ruri's Navigation Logs
05 November 1996 Season 1, Episode 6: Sort of Like a Fateful Decision
12 November 1996 Season 1, Episode 7: The Song That You'll One Day Sing
19 November 1996 Season 1, Episode 8: The Lukewarm "Cold Equation"
26 November 1996 Season 1, Episode 9: The Miracle Operation of the Kiss
03 December 1996 Season 1, Episode 10: The Dangers of Femininity
10 December 1996 Season 1, Episode 11: Finding Yourself in a Routine Plot
17 December 1996 Season 1, Episode 12: Those Unforgettable Days
24 December 1996 Season 1, Episode 13: There Is No Single Truth
31 December 1996 Season 1, Episode 14: Let's Go with Hot-Blooded Anime
07 January 1997 Season 1, Episode 15: The Significant Other From A Star Far Away
14 January 1997 Season 1, Episode 16: The Beginning of Nadesico's War
21 January 1997 Season 1, Episode 17: A Reunion That Came Too Late
28 January 1997 Season 1, Episode 18: Echoes of Self, Echoes of Water
04 February 1997 Season 1, Episode 19: You're the Next Captain of the Nadesico
11 February 1997 Season 1, Episode 20: Run Silent, Run Deep
18 February 1997 Season 1, Episode 21: The Meadows We Once Ran Across
25 February 1997 Season 1, Episode 22: Protect the Visitor?
03 March 1997 Season 1, Episode 23: A Place We Call Home
10 March 1997 Season 1, Episode 24: Ubiquitous Righteousness
17 March 1997 Season 1, Episode 25: Being Myself, Being Yourself
24 March 1997 Season 1, Episode 26: For the Lady We Will Meet Someday
01 Jan 1998 Season 2, Episode 1: Part I
01 Jan 1998 Season 2, Episode 2: Part II
01 Jan 1998 Season 2, Episode 3: Part III
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"I'm against book burning of any kind. But this is our book, and we're allowed to take out a chapter," said executive producer James L. Brooks.
"The Simpsons" temporarily removed its 1997 episode titled "The City of New York vs Homer Simpson" from circulation following the 9/11 terror attacks.
This article has been updated to note that the New York-themed episode has since been reinstated into syndication.


When the name Fraser is mentioned in Singapore, most people ask 'you mean Fraser & Neave?' In this case the answer is 'No'.
The author's rigorous historical research and superb narrative skills bring to life the fascinating story of the relatively unknown pioneer, Lewis J. Fraser. Born in Singapore in 1841, Fraser became a well-known and popular businessman there. But fickle markets and financial difficulties in the early 1880s resulted in a high-profile court case which brought his commercial downfall. Fraser was sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment.
On release he left Singapore for Pahang. There, based in the tiny mountain-side village of Tras, he developed a lucrative tin mining business, overcoming the many challenges which faced him. Fraser later moved his operations up to what became known as Bukit Fraser, working the steep gullies until his retirement in 1900. With diminishing yields, the hill was abandoned until 1919, when it was decided to create a new hill resort.
This is the story of 'old white beard', after whom Fraser's Hill takes its name.
About the author: Richard E. Hale retired from a long career in international banking in 1995. Remaining in Singapore, he then added research into Singapore and Malaya's mercantile history in the 19th century to his existing interests of ornithology and philately. In 2016 he published The Balestiers: the first American Residents of Singapore and is preparing further articles and books on similar subjects.


Geoff Cross is a qualified doctor who plays at tight-head for Edinburgh and Scotland.
His began his career in professional rugby when he joined The Borders in 2003. He first represented Edinburgh against Glasgow in a inter-city match in December 2006 while on loan from Borders.
His move to Edinburgh was made permanent after making 10 appearances during the 2006/07 season. He continued to play an increasingly prominent role in the Edinburgh set up and was called up to the Scotland squad for their tour of Argentina in 2008.
Cross made his debut for the national side against Wales in the 2009 Six Nations clash at Murrayfield and made his second appaerance against England a year later. Despite being involved in the Scotland set up, including being selected for the victorious tour of Argentina in 2010, he did not add to his caps during the remainder of 2010.
But he was once again called up for their Six Nations squad in January 2011, making appearances against England, Ireland and Italy.


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RT @brainfroth Just put in our offer on #Tacoma HQ for @SiteCrafting - more news on a city to the North coming soon!
I'm proud to be part of such a great company and that we're not pulling a Russell on Tacoma as we grow.
by Crenshaw Sepulveda on 1/5/2010 @ 2:31pm We want details and we want them now.
by Erik on 1/5/2010 @ 4:48pm Very cool. I hope it is in the downtown grid!
by Jake on 1/5/2010 @ 5:12pm Ledger Building (7th & St Helens)?
by KevinFreitas on 1/5/2010 @ 5:19pm @Jake: Good guess (but no) 'cause that was our first office here in Tacoma. Second was just off Fireman's Park, and our current space is at 28th and Pacific.
by L.S.Erhardt on 1/5/2010 @ 5:34pm 1) What do these guys do?
by NineInchNachos on 1/5/2010 @ 5:51pm Right on. Though being in charge of a building can be a drain at times.
@Thorax: What do who's guys do -- SiteCrafting?
by L.S.Erhardt on 1/5/2010 @ 6:31pm yup!
Based on their name, I'd guess web design. I tried looking at their twitter thing, but it confused me.
by Crenshaw Sepulveda on 1/5/2010 @ 6:32pm Is it a rental or a purchase? That would be enough for me to suss it out.
by Erik on 1/5/2010 @ 6:43pm Since Kevin has made a specific blog post about his move, it must be a (relatively) spectacular building.
A bit late to lease out the Luzon though I guess.
by NineInchNachos on 1/5/2010 @ 7:30pm are you buying your current digs?
by Crenshaw Sepulveda on 1/5/2010 @ 7:37pm I would imagine they are looking at a new space or perhaps buying more in their current space. I'm guessing a new location, but probably not an entire building.
by KevinFreitas on 1/5/2010 @ 7:45pm Our current digs are an option potentially. Many options still potentially on the table since all we have out at this point is an offer.
Sorry if this is a bit of a tease but we're very excited and hope to be able to let loose more details soon!
by Crenshaw Sepulveda on 1/5/2010 @ 8:01pm I think we can probably rule out the Fight Club building, even with the historical importance of the building.
by Erik on 1/5/2010 @ 9:10pm I would imagine they are looking at a new space or perhaps buying more in their current space.
Hard to believe Kevin would make a separate post about his company simply buying the building that they are in. Yet one never knows. The anticipation!
by Crenshaw Sepulveda on 1/5/2010 @ 10:04pm I'm certain there are quite a few empty office condos around downtown that are seriously looking for an owner and probably can be had at a good price. Some may be in foreclosure or bank owned at this point. I'm not sure how much space SiteCrafting has now but I suspect they are looking for more square footage if they are in a growth spurt and probably a bit more for future expansion. Could be something on Broadway between 9th and 7th. Some interesting spaces available there.
by KevinFreitas on 1/6/2010 @ 6:41am We have about 3500 sq ft of space right now at our Tacoma location (not sure about Spokane) and have been constantly and thoughtfully growing since when I started in Aug. of 2005 and was the 7th employee. We're now up to 24.
by NineInchNachos on 1/6/2010 @ 8:28am Buy the Mecca! We could be web design firm neighbors! An International Web Design District! Do it! Do it NOW!!!
by Crenshaw Sepulveda on 1/6/2010 @ 8:36am The IWDD, I like the sound of that, NIN.
by Altered Chords on 1/6/2010 @ 9:14am Nacho's - I would have thought you no longer hung out at the Mecca since it's remodel.
by Nick on 1/6/2010 @ 10:28am Sadly, I believe one of the requirements for establishing a formal IWDD would have required we threaten to leave Tacoma first. Since the cat is out of the bag on that one (read: we aren't), I don't see much chance of the city formally recognizing it.
Too bad too, I hear those International Districts come with a pretty hefty bag-o-cash.
by izenmania on 1/6/2010 @ 10:56am Yeah, now that the police have stopped getting called to McCabe's, the neighborhood is just boring.
by thriceallamerican on 1/6/2010 @ 11:15am Wait, you're buying McCabe's? A country-and-western-themed web development company would be awesome!
by L.S.Erhardt on 1/6/2010 @ 1:13pm ^^ That's vague. Midtown Lofts? The Esplanade? The Mecca? Chelsea Heights? 27th Street Station? The Walker? Bayview?
...actually, if you could finish the Midtown Lofts (I hear they're 80% complete), that'd be a sick location with a good view.
Also... anyone else hear the commercials on the radio where Rent A Center is now offering payday loans of up to $1700? They're calling themselves "Rent A Center Financial Services".
So, why doesn't SiteCrafting give Fredo a $20 loan to spend at the Olympics in Vancouver? The company can then start calling themselves "SiteCrafting and International Financial Services Corp". You could then take advantage of the dumptruck full of money that's sitting in the parking garage of City Hall.
Counter offer signed and delivered - let's see what's next on the @SiteCrafting building quest.
by Erik on 1/15/2010 @ 1:09pm The anticipation! The expectations!


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What's in Ellie Krieger's Plant-Based Pantry?
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Touted for its heart-boosting benefits and its ease on the environment, plant-based eating is the latest diet trend sweeping the nation—but Ellie Krieger, RD, wants to make sure you're doing the veggie-centric diet the right way.
(Courtesy of Ellie Krieger)
"Just because it comes from a plant doesn't mean it's healthy," says Krieger, who hosts Food Network's Healthy Appetite and PBS's Ellie's Real Good Food.
Here, Krieger, who's teamed up with Quaker, dishes on what you should know before trying out a plant-based diet.
What's your definition of a plant-based diet?
I think it depends who's defining it, which is one of the things that creates a lot of confusion. I think a lot of people think of plant-based as sort of synonymous with vegan, and often it's used that way. I'm an omnivore, I eat everything, but I also consider myself having a plant-based diet. It doesn't have to be exclusively plants.
Why do you think this diet is getting so popular?
I think it's really a perfect storm, both in the science and the culture we live in. In terms of the science, more and more is coming out, practically on a daily basis, about the incredible protective benefits of eating plant foods. No matter who you ask, really you're going to get the answer that these foods are healthful. And the other part of it is environmental, and I think there's a turning of our attention to the environmental impact of what we eat and the sustainability of the foods that we eat, and plant foods are the most environmentally sustainable and helpful in overall terms of our food system. Third is this cultural component where you have all these celebrities and all these high-profile people, many becoming vegan, many becoming vegetarian, and many really talking about the plant foods that they love. And chefs, too, making vegetables the center of a plate, for example. It's an exciting time, from a culinary point of view and a cultural point of view.
What are some common mistakes people make when they first start a plant-based diet?
There's really two mistakes. One is that people forget about quality. It's not just that something is vegetarian or vegan but it's how it's produced and keeping the food as whole food as possible. For example, I've seen in my practice people being vegetarian or vegan but eating a bagel for breakfast or overall poor quality foods and highly processed foods. I think the key thing is to focus on quality and make sure that you're having whole grains and minimally processed vegetables and vegetable protein. The other thing that I think people make a mistake about is they're thinking about what they're not going to eat, so what to cut out, but they don't think about how they're going to get the nutrients that they need. A typical mistake that I find is people saying, "Oh I'm going to cut out meat," so they cut out meat, but they don't think about how they're going to get the minerals, in particular. They think about protein very often, but they don't necessarily think about the protein that meat offers that they now need to get in another way. Basically that translates into making sure they get beans, nuts and seeds and whole grains, which are not only going to provide protein but also those essential minerals like zinc and magnesium.
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What are some of your pantry staples for a plant-based kitchen?
I have a stocked pantry! First of all, I always have lots of canned beans, and I buy no salt added. I have black beans, black-eyed peas, red beans. That's really a key convenience item, and I think that's the thing about plant-based eating is that it doesn't have to be something that takes a long time to cook or is very labor intensive. We're all busy and it's just a no-brainer. You can put it on a salad, you can put it into a stew. I also have lots of quick-cooking whole grains. So I have right now three different canisters of Quaker oats—old fashioned, steel cut and quick cooking. I use them in different ways. Also I have quinoa, I have bulger—these are all quick-cooing grains. I also keep vegetables like canned tomatoes. Don't discount how great the freezer is in terms of stocking up on frozen vegetables. Fresh is wonderful, and I always regularly shop for them, but I think frozen peas and corn, even frozen grains and beans, are a great way to cook healthful in terms of managing any type of healthy eating, especially plant-based. I keep nuts in the fridge and I have all kinds of nuts: pecans, walnuts, pretty much you name it. They last a really long time, so in terms of reducing food waste, that's really a key part of sustainability that these foods last a long time.
What are some tips for people who are trying to stick to a plant-based diet?
Being prepared and stocking up on these staples that you can come home and make an quick pantry meal. The the other thing is having a repertoire of five-plus easy, quick recipes you can make from these pantry items that you can pull out of the hat on a busy weeknight or make ahead on a weekend and have in the fridge. That's going to help you stick with it. Also being flexible. I think people get stuck in an all-or-nothing mentality with food in general. You can eat a plant-based diet without being all or nothing. If you decide one day you want burger or whatever, that's okay. You can still have a plant-based diet and do that. Just really after the burger or even when you're eating the burger, think of how you're doing to fill your plate with more plant foods and then, after that, go back. Maybe your next meal will be a meatless one.


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Tired of your dog lounging on the couch while you are away at work? Here are some of the most recommended products that keep dogs off the couch when you are not home. When the aluminum foil trick doesn't work, try these solutions to keep dogs off the couch. Many will work for the cat too.
This is a battery-operated mat that produces a loud obnoxious sound when pressure is applied. The dog jumps on the couch and then immediately jumps off to get away from the 85 decibel beeps. Eventually your dog will just stop trying to jump on the couch as he learns to associate it with a bad or scary noise. Some pet owners report that it only took one time for their dog to learn to stay off the couch with this mat.
This works similar to the scram mat, but emits a mild static pulse instead of a loud sound. You can test it on yourself first if the idea of shocking your pet concerns you. The shock is annoying but doesn't cause pain. It's just enough to make you jump away from the source, which is what your dog will do when he jumps on it. This works better than the scam mat if your pet is old and deaf.
This just makes the couch unattractive for pet or human to sit on. But it does fold away easily, flat enough that you can store it under the couch. Comes in couch and . Color choices include beige, brown, and black. Although, getting a coordinating color doesn't make this product more attractive. It is however cheaper than buying the Scam mat or static electricity mat.
This is like placing a thick blanket of foil on your couch. Your pet jumps on the couch and is annoyed by the crinkling sound and weird feeling under him. It covers the full length of the couch and the back of the couch for those couch surfing pets.
This will work on most any surface you don't want your pet on. It has a motion activated sensor. When it senses movement in the area, it sprays a burst of compressed air and emits a sound to scare away your pet. You can set it to a sound only mode as well. There are several motion settings. Pet owners like this one better than other similar products on the market. The one downside is that you have to remember not to walk in its path before turning it off.
The electronic pet barrier works like outdoor invisible fences. Your dog wears a collar. You place the device near the couch or any other area you don't want your pet. Set the barrier from 2 to 12 feet in diameter. Then when you dog enters that space, he will hear a mild tone first and then a mild static shock second. He will quickly, sometimes after just one try, learn what the warning tone means and stay away from that area. Test the shock on yourself first if you are unsure of this method. Users report it is less than a static electric shock you can get from walking around the house. This is also a great idea for keeping dogs out of the litter box.
If not of these products work, just admit defeat and give up. Instead make the couch a cozy place for man and beast to coexist. Thiscover the places your pets lay. Unlike a typical couch cover, you can remove these easily anytime you want to sit on a couch without the fur and muddy paw prints or have unexpected guests arrive. Just pull these off and stuff into a closet and your couch will be clean for guests. Of course they are machine washable too. Comes in brown, cream, and green.
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