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Cardinals Place Tyler O'Neill On IL
By Anthony Franco | August 4, 2019 at 6:47am CDT
The Cardinals announced yesterday they have placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist strain. The placement is retroactive to August 1, meaning O'Neill could return to action as soon as next Sunday.
O'Neill's 2019 production has been more or less what we've come to expect from the 24 year-old. He's got prodigious raw power and shocking speed, but he's yet to translate those immense physical gifts into consistent big league results. In 266 MLB plate appearances over the past two seasons, O'Neill has slashed a solid but unspectacular .266/.309/.467 (106 wRC+). That output is propped up by an unsustainable .382 batting average on balls in play, masking a dreadful combination of strikeouts (37.1%) and walks (5.0%). As a player with strong exit velocities and elite speed, it's fair to note O'Neill has the type of profile conducive to maintaining a high BABIP, but even the game's best hitters come nowhere close to sustaining a figure near O'Neill's .382 mark over multiple seasons.
While O'Neill's early MLB stats aren't the most encouraging, there's still ample promise in his long-term profile. Injuries and a crowded corner outfield mix in St. Louis have kept him from getting a chance to play everyday at the highest level. This current IL stint will mark O'Neill's fifth over the past two seasons. It seems too early to label O'Neill an injury-prone player, though, and an extended run of health and playing time could give the prodigious athlete a chance to iron out the plate discipline woes that have been his undoing so far. Further, his career high minors performance has been superb, and unlike some bat-first performers in Triple-A, O'Neill comes with a top prospect pedigree.
Whether that extended big league opportunity comes in St. Louis or elsewhere remains to be seen. O'Neill wasn't entirely off limits in discussions leading up to the July 31 deadline (although they seemingly never aggressively shopped him either), so the team could theoretically revisit talks this offseason. However, the aforementioned corner outfield crunch may sort itself out organically. Marcell Ozuna, who was activated from his own IL stint to take O'Neill's place on the active roster, is an impending free agent and has earned a competitive market with a strong platform season. José Martínez, meanwhile, figures to again pop up in trade rumors this winter involving AL clubs, where his bat-first profile is an easier roster fit. It seems the Cardinals can make space long-term for the supremely talented, if still flawed, young slugger.
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Nick Stevens
O'Neill for Wheeler. Who says, "No?" Mo says, "No."
WereAllJustGuestsHere
Would've said yes and pulled a quad sprinting to the fax machine.
wattyman69
Your a bunch of morons, giving up a bright future for a overrated 2 month rental?
This coming from a guy who doesn't know the difference between YOUR and YOU'RE, and you're calling others morons? Wheeler gives over 6 innings per start with a K/BB ratio over 4. His FIP is 3.51 with a 2.1 WAR. He's sure as hell better than Wacha, PDL, or any other guy the Cards try to use in that spot. Why does he only have to be a rental? Hell, they gave one hit wonder, Mikolas, $68M.
jeremytk42
It's "you're" Einstein…
Payne Train
The thought of giving up Oniel for a rental – especially one coming off of injury and really isn't that great – is boarderline stupid.
Step one – glad we kept Oniell
Step two – let him play, without benching him every other game, for at least half a season.
Just pretend he is Fowler, Carp or any of these others overpaid guys that MO insists that we keep playing (I am talking about last year with Fowler)
You haven't paid attention to Memphis. Even Springfield with Dylan Carlson, who could be the starting OF next year. O'Neill is a replaceable play. Very replaceable. The question, really, is if Wheeler is good enough to make the Cardinals better.
Payne, the idiots are ANYONE that thinks O'Neill is an every day player in this league. Therefore, he's tradeable for anyone, especially a guy who is better than Wacha or DPDL. But as always, it's not about winning here. It's about being competitive and making sure there is enough grass for 3M sheeple to graze on.
Ozuna is back. 38-41. He's a winning player.
bigcheesegrilledontoast
Apart from Goldschmidt and De Jong I don't see any above ave batters for their position going forward the next few years.
thekid9
Thank you Johnny Superscout
It doesn't take a scout to recognize that.
Look your emotional and I understand that,you've got to move on with your life. There must be someone willing to settle for second best.
Don't quit your day job, cheese boy. Besides, your wife is taken.
My 2020 outfield: Arozarena, Bader and Carlson.
Trade the rest.
JojoA
Lane Thomas over Bader and yes to the rest.
Bader is Bourjos 2.0
lol yes – three unproven OF to take up the whole outfield next year . It's working well for our AAA so why wouldn't we be successful in the major leagues.
Bader or Musclehead for Wheeler. I would've drove either one of them to NY myself. Great work Mo Ron. Typical Cardinals. Horde all these great prospects for the future and don't realize you are in first place at time of trade deadline. So, if you think this team isn't worthy enough to improve to win, who is to blame? Matheny? Now Shildt? Fredbird? Gussie Busch? Joke.
Derrick Carter
All these great prospects? They have a bottom half farm system. They need to let ot heal
Guys, it's been stated a few times it wasn't one of the two outfielders straight up for wheeler. It would required multiple more players and for 10 starts it wouldn't have been worth it. Let's this team win run and over achieve if they can and sign one or two starters from next years free agent class
It was not going to require multiple players for Wheeler.
"Quick thing, covered in here, #Cardinals "explored a deal for Wheeler and #Mets asking price was an everyday OF AND additional players. Source told me not a straight swap, but as a centerpiece. Cards saw package as high cost for 11 starts. Argue away" Derrick Goold – STL Post Dispatch
Goold is a mouthpiece for the excuse maker, Mozeliak. You really need to stop reading and listening to the local suck up media. Even if it is true, the other pieces were likely low, low end minor leaguers and a batting cage.
*Gets show evidence that they're incorrect about sonething* NO!! YOU'RE WRONG ONLY THE INFORMATION I HAVE CAN BE RIGHT! FAKE NEWS! jeez
Yeah, because ALL news is 100% accurate. Jeez. Remember, this is the local front office idiot, telling a local media idiot, what he wants the fans to know in order to make him not look like a fool.
Just saying, I showed my source. Haven't seen any that stated 100% it would be a 1 for 1 trade. And it definitely wouldnt have been worth it to sell the far for a slightly above average pitcher in a walk year
That's fine. Now use logic in your own argument. If Wheeler is a rental for 10 starts, and he's not good, why would the Mets think they can get more than a MLB READY player for him?
Because they're the mets. They're going to ask the world for everyone because they're in the NY market and of they sell any part of the team the fan base will explode. They are also hoping yuup try to draw connections to the package the Ray's got for Chris Archer and, even though Archer has more team control, the mets will try to use "Well hes better then Archer so he MUST get more of a return
Dotnet22
Nick Stevens is the smartest person in every room he's ever in and you're just wrong….
Dot, you are learning. Nicely done.
Bad comp.
That's all you got? Bad comp? Not gonna defend yourself?
JFactor
Carter in here whopped you guys in this senseless argument.
He said it would taken more, you didn't believe him. He gives you the evidence, then you cry that the source (the source we use everywhere) is somehow incorrect. All so you can complain about the front office not doing enough.
By you guys I mean Stevens
Lol – the Stevens guy is just a troll . Complains about everything like it's his fantasy baseball team and acts like he understands how professional baseball is played and managed . Perfect example of why these forums are almost impossible to read .
nick has his points, most are spot on
Archer was a better pitcher with more control. Didn't know it needed explaining.
Thank you, Judge Schmales.
Troll, if you don't listen to local media like it's gospel, then according these nimrod, you're either a troll or now it's fantasy baseball comments. This place makes me laugh every time I'm on here. I do enjoy it.
I feel like next years outfield needs to see Ozuna walk
Let it be an all out competition with the younger guys
Martinez and Fowler get first crack, and as long as they are posting 110 wRC+ or better, they can start most games.
But then I would have an open competition for the last two outfield spots on the MLB roster
Bader, O'Neill, Thomas, Arozarena, maybe even Justin Williams
Whoever is playing the best is the third starter in the outfield (with a CFer necessary of course), and the second place guy is the 4th outfielder and primary injury replacement and day off sub. And then the next two shuttle to Memphis and back as injuries and regression happen. The competition stays on all year.
But if Carlson gets the call to the big leagues at some point in the year, he needs to be playing everyday. He has the upside to be the best of the bunch.
Let Ozuna walk, no need to sign anyone or trade for any outfielders. There is plenty of talent here to see two or three guys emerge into everyday players eventually, hopefully allowing Fowler/Martinez to move on.
Ozuna will most likely accept the QO, and it will be Ozuna in left, Fowler in right, and CF up for grabs … that's my best guess just by seeing how that outfield has been managed over the last handful of years.
All of that pending a trade or two in the offseason . But if everyone's asking prices are as high as they were during the trade deadline – we won't be trading anyone … and probably rightfully so .
What we have currently will, in my opinion, only be a serious playoff team, if they sign a Kuetchel, Cole or someone like it in the offseason, as well as monitor the bullpen market.
I can see Ozuna accepting the QO, and that would be pretty painful if he did because if the team intends to have a payroll around $180M, that would mean they wouldn't have really any funds for pitching (depending on arbitration players, they will be right around $160M committed)
Personally, I'd go into the off-season with just some minor moves
Add Freese as a right handed backup for 1B/3B and let Munoz and Edman work in Memphis and be the injury backups for Wong/DeJong/Carpenter/Freese (Munoz has one option year left, I say use it).
Bring back Wieters so Knizner can have his service time delayed, and if there is an injury to Molina/Wieters Knizner can be up and start to intend to have the full time job hopefully in 2021.
And then use the remaining $20M to spend on pitching. Cole is probably out of reach (I assume he'll get around 6-7 years at around $33-35M per year) even if the Astros don't re-sign him.
Ozuna could accept that QO, and that would be the remaining funds, but that would mean there isn't anything left to address pitching without other payroll saving roster moves.
If the team comes out slow next year, a rebuild/re-tooling at the deadline makes a lot of sense (Wong, Martinez, Fowler more easily, Miller, etc can be moved) and start to prepare for hopefully Carlson, Gorman and others and do a softer rebuild. If they are competitive by mid-season, then add where necessary to the roster.
I don't think they will be offering Ozuna the QO unless he just tears it up the remainder of this season, and that $20M will go toward the rotation/bullpen.
I guess you don't know who Ozuna's agent is?
Ryu is a Boras client and accepted the QO last year. Wieters also did it a few years ago. And that's just from memory, I'm sure others have as well.
I stand corrected and he's NOT represented by Boras any longer. However, don't think that changes that a soon to be 29 year old will sign a QO. Not when a handful of dumb teams out there are likely willing to give him $20M per over 3-5 years.
Maybe, but with so few teams wanting to lose draft picks, and players aging poorly, and Ozuna being really just a 115 wRC+ hitter. It's hard to see someone wanting to give him $75-100M with a QO if he doesn't improve upon his season. Maybe I'm wrong.
Tyler…..make your rehab last until the end of Memphis's season. Play and hit every day getting ready for 2020!! Help Bader lead the Redbirds to winning ways. Don't come back up to watch Mozeliak's dumbed down lineup because of his own ignorance.


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GOALKEEPER JON STEWART JOINS ALFRETON TOWN
Alfreton Town manager Nicky Law has made his third signing of summer with former Burnley goalkeeper Jon Stewart returning to the Impact Arena on a one-year deal.
The 6'2'' keeper will be starting a third period with the Reds having already served two previous loan spells at the Impact Arena.
The big 25-year-old was a very popular figure with Alfreton fans during his previous stays at the club with the Reds faithful nicknaming him 'The Beast'.
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After a 59-yard punt by Alden Haffar, Trey Heid tried to escape the pocket and had the ball stripped from his hand and the Mavericks took over at the Vikings 4-yard line. One play later, Nick Pieruccini plunged into the end zone to put MSU in front 28-20 giving the Mavericks an eight-point lead with 13:51 to play.
Augustana would punt on its next possession and the Mavericks (6-0, 2-0 NSIC) wore down the clock going 80 yards on 15 plays before Connor Thomas plunged into the end zone on a 6-yard score that put his team in front 35-20 with 4:11 remaining in the game after a nearly eight minute drive.
Two possessions later, Heid hit Matt Heller with a 49-yard touchdown pass and the Vikings were within eight points at 35-27 with 2:32 remaining in the game. Lucas Wainman drilled an onside kick attempt but the Vikings were unable to recover as the Mavericks would hang on for the 35-27 victory.
Augustana held a strong rushing team quiet for most of the game as the Mavericks rushed for 224 yards in the contest, after only picking up 75 yards on the ground in the first half. MSU passed for 223 yards in the game, led by Ty Dennis who had six catches for 153 yards and two scores.
Heid finished the game 20 of 28 passing for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Heller hauled in eight passes for a career-high 144 yards and a score. Charlie Hayes added 55 yards and a touchdown on four catches while CJ Ham rushed 11 times for 30 yards and a touchdown.
Ham has now rushed for a career-high eight touchdowns in 2015 for the Vikings.
Brandon Mohr led the Viking defense with 12 tackles in the game, including eight solo stops. Mohr aso had a forced fumble. Chad Curry added 10 tackles and Jamal Samaha pitched in with a career-high eight, and a sack. Samaha now has a team-high six sacks on the season, bringing him within three of the single-season individual record.
Coyotes overpowered in Macomb, lose second straight
MSU – Kyle Riggot 36 pass from Ricky Lloyd (Alden Haffar kick), 11:17
AUGIE – Lucas Wainman 38 FG, 5:11
MSU – Ty Dennis 50 pass from Lloyd (Haffar kick), 2:41
MSU – Dennis 17 pass from Lloyd (haffar kick), 7:48
AUGIE – C.J. Ham 4 run (Lucas Wainman kick), 3:24
AUGIE – Charlie Hayes 3 pass from Trey Heid (Wainman kick), 1:00
MSU – Pieruccini 4 run (Haffar kick), 13:51
MSU – Connor Thomas 6 run (Haffar kick), 4:11
AUGIE – Matt Heller 49 pass from Heid (Wainman kick), 2:32
Rushing – Augie: Ham 11-30, Justin Greenway 3-18, Jason Greenway 1-2, Trey Heid 14-(-1), Trevor DeSchepper 1-(-9), Matt Heller 1-(-14). MSU – Connor Thomas 21-95, Nick Pieruccini 9-53, Ricky Lloyd 11-49, Chad Zastrow 6-21, Team 2-(-2).
Passing – Augie: Trey Heid 20-28-0-278. MSU: Ricky Lloyd 9-12-0-192. Nick Pieruccini 3-4-0-31.
Receiving – Augie: Matt Heller 8-144, Charlie Hayes 4-55, C.J. Ham 4-289, Justin Greenwway 1-19, Trevor DeSchepper 2-18, Jason Greenway 1-14. MSU: Ty Dennis 6-153, Kyle Riggot 2-41, Brent Esser 2-18, Connor Thomas 2-11.
Doane 42, Dakota Wesleyan 17 in Mitchell – DWU fell behind 14-3 in the first half, but stormed back to take a 17-14 lead into the break. Doane scored the rest of the game's points, 28-unanswered in the second half, to pull away from DWU for a 42-17 win in the battle of Great Plains Athletic Conference teams. The loss drops DWU to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the GPAC.
Dillon Turner finished 17 of 35 passing for 212 yards and two scores, while adding 46 yards rushing. WR Arthur Brown moved into the backfield due to injuries to DWU running backs and carried the ball 15 times for 64 yards. Dustin Livingston finished with four catches for 108 yards and two scores.
The tough stretch DWU continues as the Tigers return home to take on No. 3 Morningside College at 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Western State Colorado 62, Black Hills St. 23 in Spearfish – BHSU led 10-7 near the end of the first quarter, but a 90-yard kickoff return from WSCU immediately after the Yellow Jackets took the lead was all the Mountaineers needed to turn the tide in the game.
Phydell Paris finished with 100 yards, his third 100-yard day on the season, while Ryan Hommel threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Trey Fleming had five catches for 72 yards, including the touchdown, while Bradley Adamson had six receptions for 58 yards.
Brett Arrivey totaled 304 yards passing for Western State while the Yellow Jacket offense held Austin Ekeler, the NCAA's leading rusher, to below his game average by more than 20 yards at 146 yards.
Black Hills State travels to Adams State on Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
SD Mines 49, Central Washington 44 in Ellensburg – In a crazy Great Northwest Athletic Conference showdown, that saw a combined 48 points scored in the fourth quarter alone, and a combined 1,001 yards of total offense, the South Dakota School of Mines came away with a road win over Central Washington. SD Mines led 14-0 two minutes into the first quarter, and maintained its lead at 28-17 heading into the fourth. The advantage grew to 49-24 with 4:12 left, but the Wildcats ripped off three touchdowns over the final four minutes to make things interesting.
SD Mines (4-2, 1-1) amassed 422 yards of offense to 579 by CWU. The Hardrockers tallied 20 first downs, racked up 256 rushing yards and 166 passing yards. Devon Nixon finished with two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown, carried the ball 30 times for 160 yards, and caught three passes for 91 yards. Trent McKinney ended with 86 yards rushing on 13 carries, and completed seven of 13 passes for 100 yards and a TD throw. Daniel Ziegler, who also scored a TD, had three catches for 44 yards.
The Hardrockers return home for a 1 p.m. tilt next Saturday against Simon Fraser.
USF rebounds from shaky start to crush WSU
Northern St. 48, MSU Moorhead 26 in Aberdeen – NSU fell behind 13-0 in the second quarter, but roared back with 27 straight points, including 20 in the third quarter, to emerge victorious. With the score tied 13-13 in the third quarter, the Wolves (2-4, 2-0) forced a punt, then ripped off a 64-yard touchdown run on the ensuing possession to take its first lead at 20-13. The margin grew to 34-13 before MSU (3-3, 0-2) scored again, midway through the fourth quarter. NSU finished with 498 yards of total offense, compared to 388 for MSUM. Tailback Nicholas Truen ran for two touchdowns (150 yards), while QB Kyle Lavand threw for three. The Wolves head to Minnesota Crookston on Saturday.


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National Capital Region Delegation Demands Immediate Action Following New NTSB Report on WMATA
Flawed practices led to known arcing incidents, may have contributed to deadly L'Enfant incident
Washington, DC – In the wake of a critical National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report, the National Capital Region's Congressional Delegation today called on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to take immediate action to fix a serious safety issue resulting from improperly installed power connector assemblies throughout the Metrorail system.
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), joined by Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-MD), Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and the entire National Capital Region Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to WMATA Interim General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Jack Requa demanding immediate action to ensure all power cable connector assemblies are properly installed following the release of the NTSB report that exposed flawed and inconsistent installation practices that have contributed to dangerous arcing incidents.
"We are appalled that riders' lives may have been put at risk simply because a small, yet critical component of the power cable connectors was not installed as required by the manufacturer's directions and WMATA engineering specifications," the Members wrote. "Immediate action must be taken to protect the safety of all riders and ensure that we do not have repeated incidents."
The NTSB reports that WMATA "does not have a program to ensure that power cable connector assemblies are installed in accordance with its engineering design specifications," and that even after the fatal January incident, repairs by WMATA did not include the critical sealing sleeves to prevent arcing.
The full text of the letter is below:
Dear Mr. Requa,
We are deeply disturbed by the circumstances that led to this week's National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for immediate action to ensure that all power cable connector assemblies are properly constructed and installed in accordance with WMATA's own engineering design specifications. The recommendation issued by NTSB highlights an unacceptable condition in which numerous flaws and inconsistencies with the installation of the connectors have been allowed to persist throughout the system without any oversight or quality control.
According to the NTSB report, cable connectors are required to be installed with sealing sleeves to ensure that the connector assemblies are weather-tight and prevent contamination that can lead to a short circuit, which can produce smoke and fire within the system tunnels. However, NTSB has found many assemblies installed without this critical component, "often with heat shrinking tubing or electrical tape used in place of sealing sleeves; and with different types of terminal lugs, some of which are not specified for use with their connector covers."
NTSB investigators found the cable connector assembly involved in the February 11, 2015, arcing incident at Court House Station on the Orange Line "was missing its sealing sleeves." While the cable connectors in the January 12, 2015, fatal incident at L'Enfant Plaza on the Yellow Line were too charred to offer conclusive evidence, the NTSB notes that the post-accident repairs "did not include the sealing sleeves." In addition to the lack of uniform installation that adheres to WMATA design specifications, NTSB reports that WMATA "does not have a program to ensure that power cable connector assemblies are installed in accordance with its engineering design specifications." With connectors in place every few hundred feet along miles of metro track, this lack of oversight is unacceptable.
We are appalled that riders' lives may have been put at risk simply because a small, yet critical component of the power cable connectors was not installed as required by the manufacturer's directions and WMATA engineering specifications. Problems arising from aging infrastructure may be understandable, but WMATA must explain how a failure to follow basic assembly instructions has been allowed to persist.
In the wake of this latest NTSB report, we request the following:
1. A system-wide accounting of power cable connector assemblies that do not include sealing sleeves or other proper components in accordance with WMATA design specifications;
2. An explanation of how and why installations were performed without the sealing sleeves, an explanation for why WMATA has no system of quality control in place for this work, and what corrective actions will be taken to correct this situation; and
3. A comprehensive timeline and cost estimate for fixing this issue throughout the system.
WMATA has spent considerable time and money working on the system upgrades that are necessary to maintain safety and reliability, and the federal government has made significant investments in those efforts. We, and our constituents, expect WMATA to provide robust oversight and exercise strict accountability to ensure this work is done properly, in accordance with WMATA's own standards. Immediate action must be taken to protect the safety of all riders and ensure that we do not have repeated incidents. We ask for your swift attention to this inquiry and request a response addressing these and any other issues associated with this latest NTSB recommendation within 30 days. We will continue to work closely with you and the WMATA Board of Directors to resolve these issues.
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For the 2010 Census, she held the position of Assistant Regional Census Manager, the third level of supervision for the Atlanta Regional Census Center. In this capacity, she was responsible for 5 program coordinators, more than 400 partnership specialists, media specialists, partnership assistants and clerical support staff.
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She has received many honors, including Director's innovation award, one of Chicago's top business and professional women, Federal Employee of the Year nominee (1999, 2001), Essence Magazine, Research Executive of the Year, and two Bronze Medal awards (highest meritorious honor given by the Census Bureau). She received an appointment to the Board of Directors of the South Florida Federal Executive Board. Federal Executive Boards were established by President John F. Kennedy and have been reauthorized by every President.
She is one of the most requested Census Bureau speakers. To date, she has facilitated more than 800 workshops and presentation across the country: BET Network, Inc.; Wal-mart's Diversity Summit; Operation PUSH Convention; American Small Business Development Center Association; Target Market News MAXX Summit; Spike Lee, DDB; Aflac; National City Bank; 20th Century Fox's Hispanic Summit; General Mills Corporation; Advertising Research Foundation; Southeast Florida Library Institute Network; Florida A&M University; Florida International University; Roosevelt University; University of Central Florida; University of Mississippi; Chicago State University; Small Business Resource Network of Florida; Eco Latino Media Group; Winn-Dixie Corporation; Bi-Lo Holdings, Inc.; Chrysler Corporation; Nissan North America Corporate Headquarters; Toyota USA, Inc.
The Miami, Florida native earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from DePaul University.
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Dr. Carlton Erickson, the Pfizer Centennial Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, has been named to life membership by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
In making the announcement, AAAS cited Ericsson's 50 years of membership, beginning in 1967. He was named an AAAS fellow in 1988.
During his career, Ericsson has had two publications in the organization's journal, Science. One described a new sustained release implant for alcohol in mice, and the other concerned an effect of cation in altering the effects of alcohol intoxication in rodents. The second article was co-authored by Dr. Adron Harris, a faculty member in the College of Natural Sciences.
Erickson's current interests involve educating health professionals and the general public about the science of addiction.
AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society. Established in 1948, it is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of all people.


Caroline Cox talks about her life of humanitarian work in some of the world's poorest places.
She's been chased by the KGB, has risked being shot down in no-fly zones in Sudan, and been an international drugs carrier in a war zone. All in the name of giving a voice to the voiceless – of providing aid, protection and relief to some of the world's most marginalised and oppressed peoples.
Baroness Caroline Cox of Queensbury – a nurse, lecturer, author, advocate, humanitarian and cross-bench member of the House of Lords in Britain has lead a rich and full life that would fill the pages of an adventure novel. For decades she has worked to provide relief to people suffering in countries across the globe.
Determined not to pontificate from afar, her policy has always to go where the people are and the trouble is at its worst. Her commitment and bravery in the face of real threat and deep discomfort is extraordinary.
Caroline Cox is the CEO and founder of HART – Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust. It was our privilege to have her in the studio for a brief chat about her life's work.


Today I had just a few minor obligations so went fishing early and took things slowly. Heheh But today weather too hot, wanted to fish longer also cannot.
Same thing happened lor, heart beat accelerate a bit.
This time not only I turn on my video camera but also resist the temptation to use BH rig. I used Yozuri surface cruiser (with propeller attached) instead. (BH rig only $5, Yozuri SC costs $19) As I was putting on the cruiser and attaching the propeller, my fingers still shake a little even though this would be my 5th mama if landed.
By the time I finished connecting, target had drifted further. I casted a few times but all landed off target. By now, target had moved almost all the way other side. Luckily I'm still able to reach but getting harder to spot. Then one of my casts was on target, I just crank 2 or 3 rounds and BANG! Water splashed and lure got dragged underwater! Heheheh!
Yozuri SC feel was a bit different from BH rig, hookup feels more secure.
When I finally see the fish, it was hooked on both trebles. Lip gripping therefore was easier and less stressful.
Water-melon mama (should be papa I think) weighs 3.6 to 3.8kg on the grip.
I waited very long for passer-by to help take photos. In the end, had to self-take as Sun was too hot and both man and fish were drying up.
After releasing the fish, I walked back and bumped into a super-regular da-pao-ster. Heng I didn't waited longer, if not he would had seen me with the toman and I'm very sure he will camp there right there.
While releasing, it took a very long rime to 'wake-up'. So long that I thought it cannot make it. Ai si bey si like that but then suddenly it took off like seen a ghost, damn quick!
Nice website! I enjoy a couple of from the articles that have been written, and particularly the comments posted! I am going to definately be visiting again!


How Much Do Pawn Shops Sell Tvs For - The Answer!
Okay, now here's a strange question that's different from the normal questions that we answer on this website.
What was asked was this: How much do pawn shops sell TVs for?
That's an interesting question, particularly when the majority of questions I get asked on this site are how much a pawn shop will give you for something. Rarely do I get asked how much a pawn shop will charge when you are buying something from them.
There are a variety of factors that will come into play when determining how much a pawn shop might sell something for.
For instance, one of the factors that they might take into consideration is what a similar make and model will sell for on a site like eBay or Amazon.
In addition to that, there will be considerations taken into account for what condition the TV is in, if it has its remote, or if there's any other problem with it, such as a missing stand for instance.
Above and beyond that, you have to keep in mind the golden rule about pawn shops.
Whatever a pawn shop charges, they are going to want to sell an item for more than what they have invested into it.
If for some reason they have paid a particularly large dollar amount on a television, then they will probably ask more for it than they might have if they didn't have so much money invested in the TV to begin with.
Looking to buy a TV and think a pawn shop could be your answer to finding the best deal? Then I'm sure you are wondering, how much pawn shops sell TV their for. Of course, the answer will depend on the type of TV and whether or not it is used or refurbished.
Above and beyond the already stated factors, there are some other things that may come into play when pawn shops determine how to sell a TV.
For instance, not all televisions at pawn shops are used.
Many top pawn shops across the country will carry refurbished televisions for instance. They will offer very good prices on them, but they won't be nearly as cheap as if the television was used.
If you are looking for a television at a pawn shop, make sure you know exactly what you're looking at.
If you inadvertently start price shopping a refurbished TV versus a used TV then the price comparison that you are doing may not be valid.
Furthermore, some pawn shops will offer longer warranties on TVs than others. This will often affect the price a pawn shop asks for their televisions since will be responsible for any kind of malfunction that may occur down the road.
If you are looking for the best deal for a TV from a pawn shop, then you should follow one simple rule.
Shopping for televisions at a pawn shop is just like shopping for anything else at any other store that you might imagine.
This really comes down to comparison-shopping. Visit a couple pawn shops in your area and see what similar makes and models of televisions are selling for.
Make sure that you compare apples to apples though and by that I mean if you're looking at a smart TV at one pawn shop, make sure that you are also looking at a smart TV at another pawn shop.
Comparing a smart TV to a TV that is not considered a smart TV, for instance, would not be a valid comparison.
Furthermore, you want to compare display technologies such as if it is plasma, LCD, or LED.
Then there's the consideration about resolution. In other words you don't want to compare a television that is only 720P versus a television that is 4k.
Last but not least, don't forget that you can usually negotiate at pawn shops to some degree on the prices they are asking for their items.
It is perfectly reasonable to ask for a 10% discount on an item when you're buying it from a pawn shop.
In some cases, pawn shops will be willing to work with you on this and may make you a counter offer. However, more often than not, you will be able to get something for a little less than thier asking price.


The House is located on the hillside beneath the village of Pelekas, 200 meters over Kontogialos beach, within easy distance of all sights over the island.
The building it self is situated in an enclosed area of ten hectares among olive trees and beautiful gardens where is very quite and peaceful.
The View is breath-taken from all the areas of the house and its surroundings because of its unique location of Pelekas.


"Closure" is a strange turn to the indie dance sound scope from a label more commonly associated with euphoric moments and a man taking to festival stages with his arms spread out like an eagle, but the results so far have held their own. For his first ever single, Lyon's Meeka Kates has embraced the label's weird and wonderful agenda in the best possible way, adding to a positive start for the quirky sub-label and its obscure choice of branding.
Kates' soft and instrumental debut balances mesmerizing vocal play and easy rolling beats, giving "Closure" the kind of soul and consistency to give both genuine music aficionados and club-goers alike something to get excited about along the way. To see a brand of Armada's calibre embracing this sort of genuinely credible indie dance is one thing, but to have talents as pristine and unostentatious as Meeka Kates behind them says everything you need to know about the future of this well-groomed maneuver from the Dutch powerhouse.


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Q: How to replace all characters but for the first and last two with gsub Ruby Given any email address I would like to leave only the first and last two characters and input 4 asterisks to the left and right of @ character.
The best way to explain are examples:
lorem.ipsum@gmail.com changed to lo****@****om
foo@foo.de changed fo****@****de
How to do it with gsub?

A: **If you want to mask with a fixed number of * symbols, you may yse
'lorem.ipsum@gmail.com'.sub(/\A(..).*@.*(..)\z/, '\1****@****\2')
# => lo****@****om

See the Ruby demo.
Here,

*

*\A  - start of string anchor

*(..) - Group 1: first 2 chars

*.*@.* - any 0+ chars other than line break chars as many as possible up to the last @ followed with another set of 0+ chars other than line break ones

*(..)  - Group 2: last 2 chars

*\z - end of string.

The \1 in the replacment string refers to the value kept in Group 1, and \2 references the value in Group 2.
If you want to mask existing chars while keeping their number, you might consider an approach to capture the parts of the string you need to keep or process, and manipulate the captures inside a sub block:
'lorem.ipsum@gmail.com'.sub(/\A(..)(.*)@(.*)(..)\z/) {
    $1 + "*"*$2.length + "@" + "*"*$3.length + $4
}
# => lo*********@*******om

See the Ruby demo
Details

*

*\A - start of string

*(..) - Group 1 capturing any 2 chars

*(.*) - Group 2 capturing any 0+ chars as many as possible up to the last....

*@  - @ char

*(.*) - Group 3 capturing any 0+ chars as many as possible up to the

*(..) - Group 4: last two chars

*\z - end of string.

Note that inside the block, $1 contains Group 1 value, $2 holds Group 2 value, and so on.

A: Using gsub with look-ahead and look-behind regex patterns:
 'lorem.ipsum@gmail.com'.gsub(/(?<=.{2}).*@.*(?=\S{2})/, '****@****')
=> "lo****@****om"

Using plain ruby:
str.first(2) + '****@****' + str.last(2)
=> "lo****@****om"

A: I have a solution which doesn't fully solve your problem but it's pretty flexible and I think it's worth it to share it for anyone else looking for similar solutions.
module CoreExtensions
  module String
    module MaskChars
      def mask_chars(except_first_n: 1, except_last_n: 2, mask_with: '*')
        if except_first_n.zero? && except_last_n.zero?
          raise ArgumentError, "except_first_n and except_last_n can't both be zero"
        end

        if length < (except_first_n + except_last_n)
          raise ArgumentError, "String '#{self}' must be at least #{except_first_n}"\
            " (except_first_n) #{except_last_n} (except_last_n) ="\
            " #{except_first_n + except_last_n} characters long"
        end

        sub(
          /\A(.{#{except_first_n}})(.*)(.{#{except_last_n}})\z/,
          '\1' + (mask_with * (length - (except_first_n + except_last_n))) + '\3'
        )
      end
    end
  end
end

Let me explain the regex in /\A(.{#{except_first_n}})(.*)(.{#{except_last_n}})\z/

*

*\A - start of string

*(.#{except_first_n}) or (.{1}) Group 1: first n chars. Default value of except_first_n is 1

*(.*) Group 2 capturing any 0+ chars as many as possible before the last n characters

*(.#{except_last_n}) or (.{2}) Group 3: last n chars. Default value of except_last_n is 2

*\z - end of string

Let me explain what's happening in '\1' + (mask_with * (length - (except_first_n + except_last_n))) + '\3'
We are substituting the string with group 1 (\1) at the start, it'll contain characters equalling except_first_n argument's value. We are not gonna use group 2, we need to replace group 2 with the character from mask_with argument, to calculate the amount of times we need to add mask_with character, we use this formula length - (except_first_n + except_last_n) (total length of the string minus the sum value of except_first_n and except_last_n. This will ensure that we have the exact number of mask_with characters between the except_first_n and the except_last_n characters).
Then I created an initializer file config/initializers/core_extensions.rb with this line:
String.include CoreExtensions::String::MaskChars
It will add mask_chars as an instance method to the String class available to all strings.
It should work like this:
account = "123456789101112"
=> "123456789101112"
account.mask_chars
=> "1************12"
account.mask_chars(except_first_n: 3, except_last_n: 4, mask_with: '#')
=> "123########1112"

I think this is a pretty useful method which can be useful in many scenarios and very flexible too.

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Imports System.Drawing
Imports System.Windows.Forms

Module ConversionFunctions

    Function ToBrush(ByVal A As Integer, ByVal R As Integer, ByVal G As Integer, ByVal B As Integer) As Brush
        Return New SolidBrush(Color.FromArgb(A, R, G, B))
    End Function
    Function ToBrush(ByVal R As Integer, ByVal G As Integer, ByVal B As Integer) As Brush
        Return New SolidBrush(Color.FromArgb(R, G, B))
    End Function
    Function ToBrush(ByVal A As Integer, ByVal C As Color) As Brush
        Return New SolidBrush(Color.FromArgb(A, C))
    End Function
    Function ToBrush(ByVal Pen As Pen) As Brush
        Return New SolidBrush(Pen.Color)
    End Function
    Function ToBrush(ByVal Color As Color) As Brush
        Return New SolidBrush(Color)
    End Function
    Function ToPen(ByVal A As Integer, ByVal R As Integer, ByVal G As Integer, ByVal B As Integer) As Pen
        Return New Pen(New SolidBrush(Color.FromArgb(A, R, G, B)))
    End Function
    Function ToPen(ByVal R As Integer, ByVal G As Integer, ByVal B As Integer) As Pen
        Return New Pen(New SolidBrush(Color.FromArgb(R, G, B)))
    End Function
    Function ToPen(ByVal A As Integer, ByVal C As Color) As Pen
        Return New Pen(New SolidBrush(Color.FromArgb(A, C)))
    End Function
    Function ToPen(ByVal Brush As SolidBrush) As Pen
        Return New Pen(Brush)
    End Function
    Function ToPen(ByVal Color As Color) As Pen
        Return New Pen(New SolidBrush(Color))
    End Function
End Module

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The cold winter weather will release its icy grip on Connecticut soon, and warm spring weather will makes its way in as leaves grow back on trees and animals re-emerge from winter hideouts. There are also dangers that present for drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians that use Connecticut roads.
Winter wreaks havoc on Connecticut roadways. Heavy snow plows, salt and sand treatments, other tools, and naturally occuring wear and tear like water freezing between cracks cause potholes, gouges, and debris in travel lanes. This damage can cause drivers and motorcyclists to lose control of their vehicles.
Wet pavement contributes to crashes every year. Water on the road can make stopping and handling more difficult and rainy weather can decrease visibility. Large puddles can cause hydroplaning. Travel slow when it's raining and visibility is low.
Animals wake up in the spring and become much more active. Raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, foxes, and more can distract drivers. Leave plenty of room between your car and the one in front of you to avoid a rear-end collision should they stop quickly.
If you or a loved one was injured in a Connecticut auto accident, contact the attorneys at McEnery Price Messey & Sullivan. Our team will begin an investigation to help protect your long-term interests.


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Minister confirms Northamptonshire unitary legislation due to be laid in the autumn
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019
Update on the progress towards unitary councils in Northamptonshire
The Minister for Local Government wrote to the leaders of Northamptonshire Councils confirming that the legislation necessary to establish the two new councils would be in Parliament as soon as practicable this autumn. He also confirmed that the legislation would provide for elections to the new shadow authorities being held in May 2020.
At a meeting with leaders of Northamptonshire Councils this week, civil servants from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government explained the process for this legislation, including that they would expect such legislation to take around 8 weeks to go through the Parliamentary stages. Northamptonshire councils remain in regular contact with MHCLG as this work progresses.
View the letter from Luke Hall MP to the leaders of Northamptonshire Councils.


Driver's not a glamorous one, but essential – at least in my book. Distortion and filtering is what it does and that's about it. So, what makes it so special that I'm using it all the time? 1) It's totally easy to use, and 2) it makes a lot of instruments sound fuller and grittier. Well, that's what distortion can do for your instruments, isn't it? I just absolutely love the way Driver sounds on most synths, guitars and even sometimes vocals. You can use it just slightly to fatten the sound, or you bring up the Distortion and Resonance to get a more edgier, screechier tone. Especially the Resonance controller can add a great edge to a sound and make a usual sounding synth into a screaming monster. Perfect for industrial leaning tracks or creepy underscore, but without the all too obvious on-the-nose distortion. With vocals it can make the recording somewhat gritty, like the singer from your favorite garage rock band (careful though, too much of it on the vocals can quickly become boring).
Another one to fatten things up a bit – but in a non-distortion way. The Waves Doubler, a double-tracking plug-in, gets used a lot on rises and transitions in my work, but I also like to have it subtly on small string arrangements or other instruments that are just a bit too small sounding. It's also cool on some synth sounds. On effect sounds you can use a lot of delay and detune, with melodic instruments I usually only spread out the doubled versions in the stereo panorama (depending on how broad I want it to sound), have them just a little delayed (old trick so the listener's mind perceives them as single entities) and usually not detuned, or only detuned a little bit, so not to mess up the harmonies. I've also written an article about the use of Doubler and other effects to make rises and transitions bigger than they usually sound when using samples or presets.
One of the ultimate remix tools and perfect for breaks, stutters and stereo effects. I mainly use it to make breaks more interesting, and that's what you can do with Stutter Edit in a few mouse clicks. It's got an amazing amount of good presets, although I usually tweak them to not overdo it: Mainly I edit the original and effect volume (most of the time I have these going down and up respectively, so that the effect fades in and maybe out again). But it's not only transitions and breaks that this tool helps to make more interesting. It's also perfect to add movement to instrumental lines. When you have a cool swelling synth pad and want to spice it up a bit, use Stutter Edit with one of the not too intrusive effects to chop it up – again, use the automated volume for original and effect signal, so the effect fades in and out.
The Waves Kramer Master Tape is one of the staples in my mastering chain – the first one, actually, just like in the old days of real tape machines (I'm always keen to brag that I was in the last audio engineering course that still learned to make edits by cutting tape 😉 ). It's a subtle addition, but with its tape saturation it makes the sound just this little bit more organic (yeah, I know – clean digital production and then you try to make it more analog again with another plugin 😉 ). Of course this can also be used as a strong effect on single channels in the mix (especially when you want that wobbly sound you get when turning up the Wow & Flutter knob, or if you use the tape delay), but in mastering I use it only subtly: Just a little hint of Flux, Wow & Flutter, and just barely add some Noise. No Delay.
And that's it – five of the most used plugins, at least in my case… What are the effect plugins you use all the time?


Welcome to the Troll Forged Miniatures forum!
This is a community where we can share our WIP, and to hear feedback from our peers on the miniatures we are creating. Here is a quick instruction on posting images on this forum.
With commissions my main goal is to allow clients to have some say in the products I'm producing and designing through WIP threads, and for you to have the same opportunity during your commissions.
Please keep things friendly. I'm not a very strict administrator and there is room for a lot of freedom here as long as things do not get out of hand.
I am a big fan of old school miniatures. I do a lot of pieces based on this type of work, however to become mainstream I need to branch out and also create some other types of figures. I plan to improve each and every kit I make and I hope this forum helps me do this.
This is a great idea, Ed!
Here's hoping we can lend a hand.
I also want you guy's to benefit so if there is something you want added or ideas you wish to contribute feel free to let me know and I'll get it done.
Best of luck with this forum mate.
I would buy from both of you any day if I was not broke.
Great idea and the idea of a site to improve, get one on one feedback etc. and to generally help others out by answering questions is a great idea.
Then hopefully you answer the one question and others can then just read it and you don't have to answer it over and over.
I am sorry but I can not add any input of my own sculpting as I have none.. I can fill a gap and thats about it.
But I am interested in learning and the idea of creating something of my own and maybe getting some of them actually made into models has always been a dream of mine.
maybe one day and maybe with some of the very people on this site may help make it happen.
Hey Hive Trygon on your sig you have your link to your Troll Forge.
You should do a banner for everyone to easily click on and go to your site also on the front page bottom, top etc. Nice banner of the store and click it to go.
You have so much to offer with the ability to design some fantastic things. Your ability to convert almost anything into something completely different requires such imagination and I have no doubt you have some very cool ideas of your own I would love come into reality. Thanks again all of you for joining and you are some of the people I most admire. Gareth is here also, one fantastic painter. He is the only one as of yet not to pop on. There are a few others I plan to try and get involved but not 100% sure they would join. Verm1s, Mr.Grendle, Moloch, and Doghouse.
Yeah, Navarro, hellcome here. Hope everything's fine for you and your family !
@ Greydeath : I've seen your stuff and it rocks ! Welcome to the board !
Ive known DogHouse online anyways for about 5 years now.
Drop him a line I bet he would join in.
He is pretty darn good and one of the first guys I ever met that sculpted full models.
I met him through friends at our local hobby shop.
He actually mailed us some figs etc.
He took a little brake and is back at it.
Stop by my site and send him a PM I bet he would join and he has plenty to offer like I said he was the first person not only did I see but to give me input, help and advice on any form of sculpting etc.
Also thanks for the kind words guys that was nice of you to say.
Also not sure if you know Jeff from DragonForge he is a sculpter and painter not to mention a really nice guy.
Another person maybe? If not already asked.
Well thanks for asking but a humble converter like me to join in on a sculpting and complete figure type building site.
I know the site is much more than that.
I have actually always wanted to get into building some stuff so maybe learning from all of you maybe like I said in my other post maybe I can.
Thanks Greydeath I sent an email to Jeff and lets see if he comes around. Tried the others as well.
BTW, khabuldashudeth is now on board. He is the one making the cool hounds I have on the site. He lives in the U.K. and we mail back and forth, very nice guy and these are his first attempt at 28mm stuff. Very good IMO, better than my own I think.
Thanks for the invite, looking forward to seeing all your work and hopefully sharing some ideas and tips.
For those who I'm not familiar with, hi.
So this is a site for commenting on Troll Forged's (Hive Trygon's) work? Does this make it a fan club?
Does that mean we can't post our toys? Slightly confused as to the point of the forum - Sorry.
I'm very happy to be a part of a forum filled with so many of my idols.


Terrah Djogiba is the son of Doreen Nayilibidj and Ken Djogiba. His country is Momob, south of Beswick, which in English is called Blue Water. There are Duwa and Yirridjdja moiety Dreamings there, and a constant source of fresh spring water from below the ground which is said to be the product of Ngalyod, the Rainbow Serpent. His Dreaming is Kunkinj Djang, Jealousy Dreaming. He calls the weavers Margaret Djogiba and Mary Nadjamerrek (nee Djogiba) mamam (the term for one's father's mother and her siblings).


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import React, { useCallback } from 'react';

import { SelectableValue } from '@grafana/data';
import { EditorHeader, InlineSelect } from '@grafana/experimental';

import { AzureMonitorQuery, AzureQueryType } from '../types';

interface QueryTypeFieldProps {
  query: AzureMonitorQuery;
  onQueryChange: (newQuery: AzureMonitorQuery) => void;
}

export const QueryHeader: React.FC<QueryTypeFieldProps> = ({ query, onQueryChange }) => {
  const queryTypes: Array<{ value: AzureQueryType; label: string }> = [
    { value: AzureQueryType.AzureMonitor, label: 'Metrics' },
    { value: AzureQueryType.LogAnalytics, label: 'Logs' },
    { value: AzureQueryType.AzureResourceGraph, label: 'Azure Resource Graph' },
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      change.value &&
        onQueryChange({
          ...query,
          queryType: change.value,
        });
    },
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  );

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      <EditorHeader>
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          label="Service"
          value={query.queryType}
          placeholder="Service..."
          allowCustomValue
          options={queryTypes}
          onChange={handleChange}
        />
      </EditorHeader>
    </span>
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The Maika jumpsuit from boutique designer, Sarvin, is a must have this party season! Channelling vintage vibes in chic monochrome, Maika features a halter neck top with a striking embroidered pattern, contrasted with ultra-flattering fit and flare cropped trousers.
Team LBD recommends: Add a bold red lip and glam stiletto heels for the finishing look.


Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) announced on Friday, March 15, that Kisumu International Airport (KIS) will operate on a reduced schedule for runway maintenance from Monday, March 18, through Thursday, March 28. KIS will be closed all of Tuesday, March 19, and will only operate flights from 06:30 to 19:00 (local time) during the repair period. Kenya Airways warned that it will only fly smaller aircraft into KIS due to the shortened runway and has advised travelers to confirm their reservations.
Potentially impacted travelers are advised to monitor the situation, confirm flight reservations, and to contact their airline for additional information.


SU-29 Rubberband powered plane. This plane has a wing span of 18.9 inches and includes a electric winder. The SU-29 is capable of flying straight over 200 feet and flying up over 60 feet! Easy to assemble in 5 minutes and requires no glue or tools.


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Hilarious!!! – Foreclosure Mill Lawyer Gerald M. Shapiro of Shapiro & Fishman, CEO of LOGS Group, Faces Foreclosure
Posted by 4closureFraud on August 15, 2010 · 9 Comments
And this is why you don't want to get on 4closureFrauds radar…
Once you do, you will be exposed…
Since this past weeks topic was Foreclosure Mills committing Foreclosure Fraud, and their attorneys defending them, here is another gem…
Specifically, Gerald M. Shapiro of Shapiro & Fishman (Part of the LOGS Network).
Hat tip to TJ.
Foreclosure lawyer faces suit on office building
By: Colleen Lobner July 12, 2010
(Crain's) — A real estate lawyer who represents lenders in foreclosure cases faces a lawsuit of his own on a small Northbrook office building.
The property, 4201 Lake Cook Road in the north suburb, is owned by a trust whose beneficiary is Gerald M. Shapiro, chairman and CEO of LOGS Group LLC. LOGS, which formerly was based in the Lake Cook building, is a network of law firms and title agencies that specialize in handling foreclosure litigation for lenders.
Heart Financial, a subtenant in the Northbrook building, moved to Schaumburg in late 2008 and the building emptied out completely in April, when LOGS relocated to Bannockburn, says Gerald Alt, president of LOGS and Heart president and CEO.
A $6.7-million loan on the property was not paid off when it came due June 1, according to a foreclosure complaint filed June 10 in Cook County Circuit Court. Mr. Shapiro also failed to pay real estate taxes on the property, the complaint alleges.
The total amount due is $6.14 million, plus interest and late charges, according to the complaint.
A spokeswoman for Mr. Shapiro declines to comment.
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9 Responses to "Hilarious!!! – Foreclosure Mill Lawyer Gerald M. Shapiro of Shapiro & Fishman, CEO of LOGS Group, Faces Foreclosure"
Outlaw777 says:
In all my life I have never seen a house of nepotism, seedy alliances and outright abuse than Heart Financial Services. Honestly, between threats of vengeance via the Gramm, Leach, Bliley Act toward former employees who have contacted me with additional tales of abuse. Yes, from employees and all the way to the poor callers themselves re: mailings offering loan mods via Heart clients like Bank of America who was their main squeeze for awhile.
People would call in again and again and again and again and after sending in their necessary paperwork, i.e. proof of reduced income, outstanding debts, medical records, (if necessary) the place of destination known as Urban Settlement would consistently lose their paperwork, on many an occasion.
It seems very clear that with a buffer of seeming incompetence the funds that were handed to largely dishonest and incompetent banking institutions called so aptly as tax payer handouts. Tax money handed to a bunch of assorted corporately appointed banking retards and gangsters. With the two middlemen being Heart Financial Answering Service and Urban Circular Files, Inc. the report to the government of "we're doing all we can do" secured their bailout bucks as justified, and the mortgagors simly unable to meet the demands of such "wonderful loan modification programs." In other words Bank of America "lost" many a customer to outright frustration, and on many a case that could've been solved no one got rescued.
This is how it seemed to many an employee, and it seemed that way to me. Bottom line, records were lost again and again, and it could in no way, this side of hell, always be the customer's fault.
This modern banking phenomenon called "financial services" can wear many a hat. It can divert calls for different institutions needing a strainer in order to make customers feel like they're talking to their mortgagee, and they can offer half-baked solutions from post adolescent temps who are known as "loan consultants". People answering phones there when asked by customers as to who was calling, or who they were calling, depending on the direction of the wind, were coached by management to say, "We are a department of Bank of America." Bottom line number two, AN OUTRIGHT LIE.
Lastly, bottom line number three: Financial Services are the result of banks needing additional manpower to do their dirty work. They can always dump the servicer and claim that they did "what was appropriate" all the while never being called on hiring convenient document seek and destroy operations, and escape and evasion telephone mercenaries. Besides that it is cheaper to not have to pay individual employees at a time when unemployment and most deceptive of all, underemployment chokes the dead has been middle class of America. To deceive and to steal. We shall make profit.
Infiltrator777 says:
Banking is a dangerous proposition. It is also a failed operation in the United States. No where, except here has the betrayal of the common man been most obvious. Led by greedy idiots, I can only tell you that the articles and statements and stories behind "law firms" like this type make one take with no serious regard that these people are in any way, "honorable". Honor to them is to take and use. Their day is coming. I will not be standing alongside them. Stay away from all binding agreements with attorneys, banks and financial services and institutions. Unless there is a contingency loophole that is binding upon them back off. Stay away. Lizard life is more moral.
Mr. Shapiro's former tenent "HEART Finanacial Services LLC"… is owned by LOG's… interesting to say the least!
LOGS Network Announces New Home Retention Business Group
Northbrook, IL May 23, 2007: LOGS Network announces the creation of a full-service home retention
assistance business to work with residential borrowers whose delinquent loans have been
referred for foreclosure or bankruptcy legal representation. The new business, operating under
the name HEART Financial Services, is a division of The LOGS Group, L.L.C.
"Our business plan", says Gerald Alt, President of LOGS Network, "is to close the communication
gap that naturally occurs when loss mitigation efforts by a loan servicer are interrupted by
investor requirements to move those non-performing loans into the hands of foreclosure counsel.
We intend to continue proactively working those loans in concert with our legal network's clients
to provide a meaningful positive increase in the number of loans that avoid foreclosure sale."
According to Gerald Shapiro, CEO of LOGS Network, "Throughout our history we have prided
ourselves on leveraging our national footprint to introduce innovative cost savings and process
improvements to the industry we serve. By aligning ourselves with other business leaders in this
space to integrate loss mitigation and home equity retention efforts on behalf of our customers,
we believe we can once again tap an underutilized resource – the local foreclosure counsel's
contact with delinquent borrowers – to bring value to loan servicers and their investors".
About LOGS Network
For more than three decades, LOGS Network professionals have represented the mortgage
servicing and consumer credit industries, concentrating on the risk-sensitive areas of loss
mitigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, title, and REO management. LOGS built its
reputation on the foundation of a unique, centrally managed network of attorneys, trustees, title
personnel and collection staff that consistently performs at or above industry standards.
For more information about LOGS Network, contact Gerald Alt at (847) 291-9100, ext. 4130 or jalt@logs.com.
Contact: Gerald Alt
LOGS Network
4201 Lake Cook Road
http://www.logs.com
lisamarie says:
Shapiro use to be the firm against me. It started with Daniel Consuegra went to Shapiro and now is with Squire Sanders Dempsey. Why do they keep changing law firms????
2 more tidbit's HEART Financial is a Loan Modification outfit… and records in CO. indicate that a Gerald M. Shapiro recently purchased a $4 million dollar parcel of property in Steam Boat Springs… in any-case some one should alert the powers that be that it looks like Mr. Shapiro is a "strategic defaulter"
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Ohh! God All Mighty! Alleluyahh!!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
My fellow citizens, this is the turning point. As many of us believe there is a God, many of us also believe in Karma. I can not wait to see what develops out of this. It will be great to see Mr. Shapiro on the other side of the bench facing the judge. This will be more than Hilarious! What do you think the judge will ask Mr. Shapiro?
I would love to see the face of Mr. Shapiro if he has any objection when the other party, the plaintiff ask the judge they have the right to foreclose due to non-payment of the note.
Remember, it has been said for the top litigator lawyers that asking for the note is not good enough.
Let's see if Mr. Shapiro's defense can build a case and show the judge all the prefabricated evidence they are used to present in court.
Let's celebrate with a song that comes to mind, Guns and Roses. "Every rose has its thorn"
God Bless You and God Bless America.
Justice for all!
indio007 says:
Well it might be interesting to find out how an insider defends the mortgage. Maybe he knows they don't have the note either.
Im being sued by the Shapiro lawyers, Shapiro & Morley and aslo Shapiro & Kreishman, for CitiMortgage…
Love these little tid bits if infomation!
Thank-you for your hard work and dedication to this cause!


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5th-8th October 2017, Regent's Park.
British-Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj is known for his vibrant, attention grabbing artwork which explores traditional Moroccan culture with Western value. The artist, who was born in Morocco but moved to Britain at the age of 12, works in several mediums, from video and sculpture to music. This Somerset House exhibition includes a nine-screen installation piece alongside Hajjaj's bold photographic shots, which juxtapose Moroccan street culture with a high fashion aesthetic and make for thought-provoking viewing.
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See London's fantastic museums in a different light courtesy of Museums at Night, an initiative that encourages museums and galleries to open after hours and stage one-off events celebrating British history and culture. The event takes place across the country, but in London you can expect late-night openings at leading institutions like the National Gallery and Queen's Gallery, as well as lesser-known museums such as the London Canal Museum.
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2nd–8th October 2017, various venues.
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From 3rd October 2017, Tate Modern.
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MarkWebber won his maiden F1 race in Germany last night after 8 years and 130 races. It has always seemed to me that bad luck has dogged Mark for all those years so I was absolutely delighted to see him win this one after winning pole position. It was amazing that he did win, considering after the start he had to do a drive through penalty he acquired at the beginning of the race when he appeared to drive aggressively towards the side of Barrichello. His team mate Vettel came second. Michael is 3rd in the running for the year now.
It's been a long time in between drinks for Aussie F1 winners, I remember the last time, it was Alan Jones in 1981, 27 years ago!! Good on you Mark!
Re: Congratulations to Mark Webber!
Let's hope he can back it up with another win, and not have it just a one off.
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Will the Next Pope Make a Difference?
FILE - This April 19, 2005 file photo shows Pope Benedict XVI greeting the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica moments after being elected, at the Vatican. On Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 Benedict XVI announced he would resign Feb. 28, the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis/FILE)
Will Pope Benedict's resignation make any difference in the world? He has appointed a College of Cardinals profoundly dug into his narrow vision of the world, so it would really take a miracle, the suffusion of the College by the Holy Spirit, the Ruach HaKodesh, YyyyHhhhWwwwHhhh, the Interbreathing Spirit of all life, to change the Church by election of a pope more in the tradition of Jesus and John XXIII.
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Assessment and judgment of the past will be necessary to healing of the future. Perhaps the scandal of the priestly abuse of children and the even worse scandal that bishops, archbishops, cardinals and popes protected those criminal priests will so stir the conscience of the College of Cardinals -- or at least their prudential judgment, about the reputation of the Church -- that an unexpected choice will emerge. For the sake of the world as well as of the Church, let us hope so. Even pray so.
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The event brought together more than 30 provincial leaders to Bazarak, the capital of the central province, to strategize on practical steps toward better coordination on eliminating violence against women.
Khatera Shikhani, director of the province's Department of Women's Affairs, opened the discussion by calling attention to the importance of all provincial departments collaborating with each other and with local communities to empower women.
"The Department of Women's Affairs has been conducting campaigns to increase coordination among various women's rights groups," said Shikhani, who noted that Panjshir women have been reluctant to bring cases of violence against them to legal and judicial institutions.
"We must have a cohesive approach and strong coordination in our efforts across government departments, civil society groups and religious leadership," Shikhani stressed.
Zarifa Razaee, a prosecutor working in Panjshir, offered similar observations, and cited positive steps toward increasing the number of female staff members in the province's main prosecution office and in the districts.
"Lack of female defense attorneys and minimal public awareness about women's fundamental rights are the two main challenges preventing women from enjoying their full rights," Razaee said.
Maulavi Fazal Ahmad, deputy head of the province's Hajj and Religious Affairs Department, explained how public outreach about key social issues is one of the department's priorities.
At the end of the symposium, following lively discussion, the participants agreed that, going forward, coordination among groups working for the promotion of women's rights as well as raising awareness about harmful traditional practices would be the most effective steps toward addressing violence against women in the province.
Panjshir is one of the six provinces in Afghanistan's central region. A mountainous and sparsely populated province whose residents mostly live in rural communities, Panjshir is surrounded by Baghlan and Takhar to the north, Badakhshan and Nuristan to the east, Laghman and Kapisa to the south, and Parwan to the west.
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Labour By-Election candidate for Fingal, Cllr Duncan Smith, has said the Government is continuing to fail renters in Dublin North County.
It comes as the latest quarterly report from Daft.ie shows average rents in the area have risen by a whopping 5.6%.
Cllr Smith said:
"Today's report from Daft makes for grim reading and shows that spiralling rents have now hit an all-time high.
"A breakdown of the figures in today's Irish Independent show that rents in Dublin North County, which includes areas in my own constituency like Swords, Balbriggan, Rush and Lusk, have seen the highest year on year increase in the capital of a whopping 5.6 per cent.
"This is putting a huge amount of pressure on people who are already struggling with the high cost of living and expenses such as childcare.
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