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Trump calls for national unity against coronavirus
Massive economic stimulus plan goes to Congress and direct payments to all Americans in the pipeline
by Issam Ahmed March 18, 2020 March 19, 2020
A graphic produced by Johns Hopkins researchers shows the number of new infections around the world.
Live version of coronavirus map
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for a unified national response to the coronavirus threat, after coming under fire for downplaying the pandemic and allowing states to go their own way.
Trump's call came as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the White House was presenting a massive economic stimulus plan to Congress and was looking at sending direct payments to all Americans, as well as aid to embattled airlines.
Bringing home that nobody is immune to catching the virus, one of the world's most high-profile athletes, National Basketball Association star Kevin Durant, reportedly confirmed he tested positive.
In a White House appearance that was striking for its mostly measured and sober tone, Trump praised the Democratic governors of New York and California – whom he has frequently tangled with – and excoriated states that were not adhering to strict new guidelines on social distancing.
Click on the link or map below to see a live version of virus information. Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering produced this website, which displays statistics about deaths and confirmed cases of the coronavirus, or Covid-19. Image: Johns Hopkins
"We are looking to save the maximum number of lives. Everything else is going to come back, but a life is not going to come back," Trump said.
The number of US cases has surged to almost 6,400, according to a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University, with 100 deaths according to an AFP tally.
The outbreak has spread to all 50 US states after West Virginia confirmed its first case Tuesday.
Those figures seemed to be driving a sense of urgency as schools close their doors, businesses shift to teleworking and hospitals prepare to meet a wave of expected patients.
Trump has been repeatedly accused of underplaying the pandemic, particularly in its early stages, in order to avoid spooking the markets.
But he no longer appeared to be using that playbook and hailed a markedly improved feeling of bipartisanship.
"It's been a great thing to see… getting along with Democrats, getting along with Republicans," said Trump.
"There's been a lot of spirit with things happening that I haven't seen in almost three and a half years."
Most cases in New York
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday issued new guidelines to be followed for up to two weeks, advising against gatherings of more than 10 people and urging against visiting public spaces like restaurants or gyms.
That led to criticism of public officials who had only days earlier called for people to go about their daily lives – including Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Californian congressman Devin Nunes, both Republicans.
Democratic presidential primaries nevertheless went ahead Tuesday in three states – Florida, Illinois and Arizona.
A top coronavirus task force official, Deborah Birx, said: "We believe that every mayor and every governor should implement these guidelines that came from the White House and the President of the United States."
The US epidemic had been centered on northwest Washington state, but new figures give New York state the highest number of cases with almost 1,400.
Asked his views on when the national epidemic was set to peak, Anthony Fauci, the head of infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, told reporters at the White House that 45 days "is not unreasonable."
He said the taskforce would evaluate if even more draconian measures were required in the next two weeks. And he called for young people to play their part by remaining at home even if they themselves were not particularly vulnerable to the illness.
'Very accurate'
Trump's administration is drawing up a massive emergency spending package while the Federal Reserve has opened the floodgates of financing to contain the growing economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
Twice on Tuesday it announced new credit facilities. The latest will provide funding for up to 90 days to major financial institutions known as primary dealers, the Fed said.
Earlier Tuesday it unveiled a facility to help households and businesses stay afloat.
The president called for bipartisan support for rushing out immediate cash payments to American families.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the emergency spending measures could surpass $1 trillion, in addition to $300 billion in deferred tax payments – far greater than during the global financial meltdown that began in 2008.
While Tuesday's appearance by the president signaled a shift in rhetoric – there was one area where he remained particularly combative, still referring to the pathogen as the "Chinese virus" despite objections from Beijing.
"It did come from China, so I think it's very accurate," he said, indicating it was payback for a Chinese disinformation campaign that called the virus a US bioweapon.
Durant, of the Brooklyn Nets, is reportedly one of four players from the team who tested positive.
"We're going to get through this," The Athletic website quoted him as saying.
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Multimedia artist Leo Hylan shows how he incorporated video and audio together for one of his pieces during his showcase at ArtFarm in Annapolis on Tuesday afternoon.
Leo Hylan, a multimedia artist from Annapolis, demonstrates his interactive artwork during his showcase at ArtFarm in Annapolis on Tuesday afternoon.
Annapolis multimedia artist Leo Hylan has a one-day show Friday of his interactive works at ArtFarm in Annapolis. The pieces incorporates video, smart boards, video games and social media.


This is perfect for a fast, quick meal, and you only have to use one pot! To make it a little more healthy, add lean ground sausage, whole wheat noodles, and add only a little cheese on top. Hope you love it as much as we did!
In 8-quart stockpot, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti, tomatoes, broth, milk and pepper flakes; heat to boiling. Boil 15 to 20 minutes, turning pasta frequently with tongs or fork, until pasta is cooked. Serve with remaining ingredients.


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The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies (OCHJS) is a recognised independent centre of the University of Oxford, England. Its research fellows teach on a variety of undergraduate and master's degrees in Oriental studies, and it publishes the Journal of Jewish Studies.

History and case statement
The centre was founded in 1972 by Dr David Patterson to help restore Jewish Studies in Europe in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Currently it is based in the Clarendon Institute, Walton Street, Oxford, OX1 2HG, having relocated from Yarnton Manor in 2014. It is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England, under English law. Today, it is the leading academic Jewish studies centre in Europe. Its Fellows and Lecturers provide courses in Hebrew and Jewish studies for undergraduates and postgraduates up to doctoral level in many faculties within the University of Oxford. The centre also promotes Jewish studies based on the Bodleian Library's Hebrew and Jewish collections by supporting research, by development projects, and by shared staffing with the centre's Leopold Muller Memorial Library.

Leopold Muller Memorial Library

The centre's library is named the Leopold Muller Memorial Library. It is housed in the basement of the Clarendon Institute.  It comprises one of the best collections of books and periodicals in Jewish Studies in Europe and serves as a resource for scholars, students and visiting fellows of the centre. The core of the Library consists of several rare collections and archives; among those one finds a large collection of materials donated by Rabbi Louis Jacobs, Loewe Pamphlets Collection from Herbert Loewe and his elder son, the library of Jacob H. Coppenhagen (1913–1997), Kressel Archive, Foyle-Montefiore Collection (which incorporates the library of Leopold Zunz), Lipson-Shandel and Moses Montefiore Archives of rare documentation regarding life and activities of Sir Moses Montefiore, one of the largest collections of Yizkor Books in Europe – it counts over 800 memorial volumes for communities destroyed in the Holocaust, and the Archive of Rabbi Hugo Gryn. Among the Library's most recent enterprises are the Digital Haskalah Library project and the Raphael Loewe Archives Digital Exhibition.

Notable academics

 Norman Solomon
 Géza Vermes

List of presidents

 David Patterson (1972–1992)
 Philip Alexander (1992–1995)
 Bernard Wasserstein (1996–2000
 Peter Oppenheimer (2000–2008)
 David Ariel (2008–2014)
 Martin Goodman (2014–2018)
 Judith Olszowy-Schlanger (2018–)

Emeritus governors
Martin Blackman
Elizabeth Corob
Michael Garston OBE
Sir Richard Greenbury
Professor Alan Jones
The Lord Marks of Broughton
Peter Oppenheimer
Felix Posen
Sir Maurice Shock
Dennis Trevelyan, CB
The Rt Hon The Lord Woolf
The Rt Hon The Lord Young CH DL

References

External links

 Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies website
 Journal of Jewish Studies website
 Hebrew and Jewish Studies in the Faculty of Oriental Studies – University of Oxford website
 Digital Haskalah Library website
 Raphael Loewe Archives Digital Exhibition

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The new Sigelei 200w mod looks a lot like the Asmodus Snow Wolf. So alike in fact that it just basically looks like an Asmodus Snow Wolf casing that has been upgraded. This should turn some people off but it looks so good we honestly really don't mind. The body is grey but with a black face fitted with an oversized screen. It looks a little bit like a tiny smart phone. The Sigelei 200w mod is now ready for pre-order.
The Sigelei 200w box mod runs of two 18650 batteries. It has an output of between 5 to 200 watts. That's a pretty powerful model. This is without a doubt Sigelei's best model yet and contains all the bells and whistles of Sigelei's latest developments. The brand is synonymous with quality in the vaping community. It is known for producing high quality temperature control models and chips.
This latest addition to the Sigelei family features an atypically large LCD screen, for e-cig sizes anyway, and the size makes it easier for the user to use all that the Sigelei 200W Box Mod has to offer.
The large LCD screen provides outstanding user interface. In it you can see battery life and the size of the screen also makes it easier for you to adjust the controls and settings of the gadget.
Another noteworthy feature of the new Sigelei is its new software's ability to preset your preferences and save them. This means that you can switch between tanks, coil material and RDA's without having to worry about readjusting everything again. With Sigelei temperature control feature for example, you can adjust the temperature between 212 to 662 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent dry hits with certain coils.
This thing is still at the pre-order stages and its already making so many waves. Sign up for the pre-order now or you might have to wait even longer to get your hands on this thing.


LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 3, 2019--The global watch market is expected to post a CAGR of close to 7% during the period 2018-2022, according to the latest market research report by .
A key factor driving the growth of the market is the growing popularity of watches as an ideal gift option. Over the years, personal accessories have emerged as suitable gift options for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. Therefore, the sale of personal accessories like jewelry, bags, and watches. Watches have become the ideal gifts for occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. Moreover, the disposable income of consumers in many developing countries is on a constant rise, which has led to an increase in purchasing power and spending on premium gifts.
With the limited supply and high demand for luxury watches, the prices continue to surge. However, considering the difference in buying power and customer preferences, the key market competitors are launching products that are considered affordable luxury. For instance, Kering's GUCCI brand decided to align its offerings with different urban classes in China. Instead of following the one-size-fits-all brick and mortar expansion. GUCCI adopted a tiered approach for its product assortment. In other tier II cities that are characterized by the presence of less affluent customers, less expensive leather goods and personal accessories hold a majority of the shelf space. Therefore, the market players have been catering to these trends by launching mid-level designer products. Some of the top designer brands catering to this segment include Michael Kors and COACH. Where high-end designer luxury brands offer products priced between 2000-5000 USD many brands are now offering affordable luxury watches ranging from 150-600 USD.
"Apart from the factor, key competitors offering products under the affordable luxury segment, other factors such as the luxury perception associated with watches and growing customization of personal accessories," says a senior analyst at Technavio for research on consumer durables & apparel.
This market research report segments the global watch market by product (quartz and mechanical) and geographical regions (APAC, EMEA, and the Americas).
The APAC region led the market in 2017 with a market share close to 46%, followed by EMEA and the Americas respectively. During the forecast period, the APAC region is expected to continue dominating the global watch market and register the highest incremental growth close to 5%.


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Art In Ancient Greeks Society And Culture
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Topic: Art History, Cultural Identity, Greece
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Greece has a long history of a flourishing empire and developments in their art and culture. They are known for being the pioneers of new developments of technology, art, philosophy and literature. In their prime Greece was at the center of it all, having the most important trading center in the Mediterranean. Their importance and impact did not stop there, Greek art is one of the most influential and important art developments in human history. Their art is said to have began in the Cycladic and Minoan civilization, thus giving birth to Western classical art with are developments in Geometric, Archaic and Classical periods.
Art is reflected by the society that creates them, and in terms of Ancient Greeks society and culture, this serves and no exception to that fact. Greek art is mainly put into 5 forms: architecture, sculpting, painting, pottery and jewelry making. The fundamental nature and principle of their culture is representing through their art, which is called "arete". "Arete", in its basic sense which means "excellence of any kind" or "moral virtue". As its physical meaning is: "a sharp mountain ridge", which characterizes Greek geography well by its mountainous terrain and their worship towards the gods of Mount Olympus, also reflecting their Polytheism.
Ancient Greece was a Polytheist culture believing in multiple deities such as Zeus the god of Thunder, or Poseidon the god of Sea, horses, and earthquakes. Much of their art much like other religious societies reflects their worship for the 12 gods of Olympus. This art all take the form of all 5 types of their art. Architecture in the form of their sanctuaries and temples where they held ceremonies. Including jewelry, pottery and paintings in the form of decoration to worship their gods, sculptures depicting these gods, and not only gods but important figures in Greek culture such as philosophers or political figures.
Greek's art and culture appeal to me because they are pioneers in adding expression, and different art techniques in their art to add some personality. While those methods were not perfect, they still brung something refreshing, visually pleasing and influential to the art world. From this culture my favorite art pieces comes in the form of a sculpture of the God: Poseidon, and the pottery design of Achilles slaying Penthesilea. Both of these of examples Greek Art showcase different new characteristics the Greeks pioneered in introducing into their works of art.
The pottery design of Achilles slaying Penthesilea really caught my eye in terms of the intensity of the colors and the drama presented in the illustration it self. Penthesilea and Achilles are two well known figures in Greek Mythology. Achilles, the greek hero of the Trojan War and the greatest warrior of his time. Penthesilea, an Amazonian queen who is the daughter if Ares and Otrera and sister of Hippolyta, Antiope and Melanippe. Amazonians are members of a race of women warriors, who are said to be taller than the average men of that time. To continue, this work of art immediately caught my eye as it is an early example of Greek art displaying drama and emotion into their works of art.
I love the idea of adding drama and emotion into a work of art, as it creates more of an impact on the spectator. With this one in particular there is a story behind it that is quite interesting. It is said that as Achilles stabs Penthesilea, their eyes meet and he begins to fall in love with her. Something that is out of the ordinary for a killing machine like Achilles. It gives me a sense of wonder to why this fight is occurring and why did he begin to feel that emotion towards her after what already happened.
The overall elements and design of this piece is very nice and intricate. The pottery it self is called an Amphora for its vase like shape with its round mid section, and concave curved top and bottom with the two handle, where the pot it self is made from clay with some iron contents. The iron contents in the clay is what gives it such an intense and rich red color. I especially appreciate the contrast of the two black figures being and black designs over the red almost copper color, as it only complements the intensity portrayed in the art even more. Indulging more into this, you may notice Achilles is a fully dark figure representing him being killing machine or warrior and Penthesilea having her skin colored a fair skin tone to represent her queen status and femininity. One thing you notice in Greek pottery art is how the figures on the pottery are usually abstract characterized with exaggerated body parts and swirl designs that complement the patterns and swirls decorated around the pottery.
The statue of Poseidon (or a young Zeus) is another amazing work of art from Greek culture, this work of art was created towards the beginning of the classical age. The Greeks were known for admiring the human body, and this is represented in forms of the creation of the Olympics, sports, and in their works of art. They pioneered the use of the classical style and expressed naturalistic forms of art, thus introducing new ideas and forms into the art world. The classical style refers to Greek accomplishments in art from the 2nd half of the 5th century BC with its emphasis on proportion and harmony. The original statue of Poseidon was carved from bronze, a material much heavier than marble, as it still had a lot of detail and naturalism yet it still had stylized hair including the beard. With the use of carved lines and textures to replicate true forms of the body of a god.
This work of art stands out to me for the posture of Poseidon here. He stands in a contrapposto position, meaning to put most of their weight on to one foot so that the shoulders and arms twist off-axis from the hips and legs, and looks as if he is ready to through a spear or his trident. I also appreciate how the statue itself is balanced enough to stand on its own despite the contrapposto position due to the weight of the material. It is still a wonder till this day if this figure is intact Poseidon or if it is Zeus, as I do also wonder what is the conflict of the story here for Poseidon/Zeus to be throwing their mighty weapon.
Throughout Greece's early empire many new forms of art were discovered, and have become major influences for other works of art around the world as time progressed. Greek art has influenced new ideas of architecture that we still see today, the idea of adding drama in our art, and depicting realistic forms of the human body in their art. Art will continue to be influenced by future artists as art is something that is timeless and able to be influential and appreciated forever.
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Nose Dive is a very popular minute to win it game and is best suitable for any kind of parties. You can also play it as a funny One Minute Christmas Party Game or even as a ladies kitty party game. In this challenge, the contestant has to shift the cotton balls from one bowl to another using his/her nose. You need many cotton balls, two bowls and a petroleum jelly to play this game. The best thing is that you don't need to do any homework to arrange this game in your Christmas party.
Keep the cotton balls in a bowl and also keep another empty bowl on a table. Call the player in the playing area and adjust your stopwatch to one minute. As the time starts the contestant has to start transfer the cotton balls from one bowl to the other one using their nose. For this, they have to apply the petroleum jelly on the tip of their nose as a transfer agent. The game is not as easy as it seems because, applying too much of jelly will make it difficult to release the cotton ball and too little may make it difficult to hold the cotton ball. And thus, the players have to be very careful about applying the jelly.
This is a funny one minute Christmas party game and thus the players will get only a minute to transfer the cotton balls. The contestant who transfers the maximum number of cotton balls in a minute will be the winner. The game is also suitable for kids and you can keep it as a birthday party game also. Kids would surely love applying the petroleum jelly on their nose tip and then transferring the cotton balls. Nosedive is a perfect game for Indian ladies kitty parties also.


If you are interested in a piece of property and are already in the process of acquiring it, then good for you! But you should know above all else that there are certain procedures that you simply couldn't do without – especially, that is, if you want to make sure of your purchase (and who doesn't?). One of the foremost procedures that are included in purchasing a piece of property is the survey. So what should you expect from the survey, and how should you go about it?
Not many individuals may be aware of this, but there are actually two major kinds of surveys for property. One is a simple report for home buyers. This type of property survey would usually cost from £300 to £400, and is often appropriate and recommended for conventional or standard pieces of property which are also not more than five decades old.
The second type of property survey is more for properties which are older or are a little less standard (read: eccentric or oddly-built). This kind of survey, as you may imagine, is more structured and a lot more detailed, and it basically covers most every aspect you can think of. The second kind of survey can cost as much as £1000 – but, even with this type of expense, you know that it is more than worth it. Why? Because since it's so detailed, you can be sure that everything is looked into and there is virtually no stone unturned – and you can be more assured of your property purchase. And, with the second kind of survey, you may also be able to negotiate a better price if there is something rather unexpected or untoward about the piece of property that is discovered.
But even if you are purchasing a newly-built home or residence, you should still get a survey. It's in your best interest, anyway, because if there are any defects found, you should be able to arrange with the builder or developer to make corrections before you make the final arrangements and purchase the property.
When having a survey done on the property, it would be a good idea to accompany the property surveyor. This way, not only will you see what they are doing – they may also be able to tell you some aspects of the property which they may not remember when writing their report.
There are many properties for sale today – and at good prices. Getting an appropriate survey, you should have a better guarantee on the property and should be able to make the right choices in the end.
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Everything Coming to Now Playing Podcast in June 2020
Having wrapped its Viral Outbreak retrospective, a last minute programming shift prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, Now Playing Podcast is easing back into familiar territory in the month of June. While theaters remain closed, at least until Christopher Nolan's Tenet arrives in July, Now Playing is continuing its long-running Stephen King retrospective, plotting an "escape" with filmmaker John Carpenter, launching a new, long in-demand retrospective, and celebrating its 1,000th episode on June 23.
And that's just the half of it. Here's everything coming to Now Playing Podcast in June 2020.
June 2 – The Dark Half
Stephen King properties have been a fixture in Hollywood since the 1970s, but the author's name alone didn't always guarantee big box office. Exhibit A: 1993's The Dark Half, based on King's 1989 novel. Even with Night of the Living Dead director George A. Romero at the helm, this story of an author terrorized by his evil doppelganger failed to find a wide audience.
June 5 – Candyman
Now Playing's 2020 Spring/Summer donation drive continues with the long-requested Candymanretrospective. The series, which began in 1992, adapts the character of Clive Barker's The Forbidden and features horror icon Tony Todd in his star-making turn as a murdered 19th century artist who returns as a ghost to haunt and kill those who say his name five times in the mirror. Bernard Rose directed the first Candyman, which also stars Virginia Madsen, Xander Berkeley, and Vanessa Williams.
June 5 – Now Playing Summer Movie Series: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Musical? Comedy? Fantasy? Horror? Since 1971, fans have adored Gene Wilder's performance of Willy Wonka in the adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, while also questioning whether this beloved "children's film" has a deeper, more sinister message. On June 5, Now Playing Podcast will host a live Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory watch party on Hot Mic. Listeners can download the app, signup with invite code NOWPLAYING, and chat along with the hosts as they stream the film on Netflix. Every film in the Now Playing Summer Movie Series is chosen by one of the show's hosts, with Willy Wonka chosen by Brock.
June 9 – Escape from New York
In 1981, filmmaker John Carpenter unveiled his vision of a dystopian future in which America's largest city is transformed into the nation's largest prison; a place that only Kurt Russell's eyepatch-wearing antihero Snake Plissken can penetrate after the president's plane goes down inside the walls. Escape from New York remains one of Carpenter's most acclaimed films – one that Now Playing Podcast listeners have wanted the hosts to discuss for years. Thanks to the support of one listener, Now Playing will review Escape from New York and its sequel, Escape from L.A., on June 9 and 16, respectively.
Meanwhile, over at sister podcast Books & Nachos, listeners can get even more Snake Plissken with reviews of the 1981 Escape from New York novelization, as well as the graphic novels based on the film.
June 12 – Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
The sequel to Candyman moves the action to New Orleans and further explores the origins of Tony Todd's villain, with gruesome flashbacks depicting how the character ended up with a hook for a right hand. Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was not as financially successful as its predecessor, but the sequel has endured and received praise for adding sympathetic elements to Candyman's backstory.
June 16 – Escape from L.A.
Snake Plissken returns for a new escape, this one set 15 years after the events of Escape from New York. John Carpenter's sequel feels a lot more like a remake in a different city, and Escape from L.A. remains a polarizing entry for fans who disliked the poor special effects and campy, comedic elements of the plot. The June 16 episode marks the first time Now Playing examines a film Carpenter made in the 90s, a period in which he struggled to expand his audience with films such as In the Mouth of Madness, Village of the Damned, and Memoirs of an Invisible Man.
June 19 – Candyman: Day of the Dead
A second, low-budget sequel to Candyman was released in 1999, starring Baywatch actress Donna D'Errico and A Nightmare on Elm Street alum Nick Corri alongside Tony Todd. The film was not well received, and the character went into hibernation for the next two decades. The Candyman: Day of the Dead review will be the penultimate entry in Now Playing's Candyman retrospective, with the series going on hiatus until the Jordan Peele-produced sequel hits theaters on September 25.
June 19 – Now Playing Summer Movie Series: Jakob's Pick
Now Playing Podcast returns to Hot Mic on June 19 with another live watch party. This time, Jakob makes his pick, inviting fellow hosts and listeners to join the fun. Download the app, signup with invite code NOWPLAYING, and chat along with the hosts as watch.
June 23 – Now Playing's 1,000 Episode
On June 23, Now Playing Podcast celebrates a milestone 13 years in the making. The podcast's 1000th review – the title of which won't be revealed until release – will give the hosts and listeners a chance to celebrate how far Now Playing has come since its first review of Spider-Man 3, released on May 4, 2007.
June 30 – The Hunt for Red October
What's this? A new Now Playing Podcast retrospective? For years, listeners have been asking for the show to explore the film adaptations of Tom Clancy's spy novels. With the upcoming release of Without Remorse, the first Clancy adaptation that doesn't revolve around Jack Ryan, Now Playing will oblige. The retrospective begins with a review of The Hunt for Red October, starring Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin, on June 30. Future episodes in the series include Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears, and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.
June Patron Show: Real Genius
It's finally happening. For years, Now Playing Podcast creator and host Arnie Carvalho has mentioned his love of 1985's Real Genius on the show, and at last, the film will be reviewed during the month of June. Real Genius is a Podbean patron exclusive review, chosen by a Now Playing Podcast listener.
May 26, 2020 - Posted by Jason Latham | Now Playing Podcast, Podcasts	| Candyman, Candyman: Day of the Dead, Gene Wilder, George A. Romero, John Carpenter, Nick Corri, Real Genius, Sean Connery, Snake Plissken, The Hunt for Red October, Without Remorse


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Sparrow to join U-M Health under proposed agreement
The following was released on December 8, 2022, by Sparrow Health System and University of Michigan Health:
LANSING, MI – Sparrow Health System will join University of Michigan Health under a proposed agreement that will expand services to mid-Michigan residents, provide access to the highest level of care, improve facilities and technology, and begin a new chapter in Sparrow's storied history.
The U-M Board of Regents approved moving ahead with the agreement at its Dec. 8 meeting, as did the Sparrow Health System Board of Directors on Nov. 28. The agreement is expected to be completed in the first half of 2023, pending final regulatory approvals and completion of the closing process.
Joining U-M Health will have a far-reaching impact on Sparrow and Mid-Michigan, expanding access to clinical care throughout the region and, ultimately, statewide.
"The partnership with University of Michigan Health provides Sparrow the opportunity to take a greater leadership role in improving the health of the communities we serve," said Sparrow Health System President and CEO James F. Dover.
Added Sparrow Health System Board Chair John Pirich: "This enables Sparrow to achieve our long-term strategy of helping to create a statewide system of care and allows us to accelerate growth and continue our 126-year commitment to providing world-class care close to home."
U-M President Santa Ono pointed out that an affiliation agreement signed by the two organizations in 2019 for pediatric services paved the way for ongoing collaboration between the two systems.
"The mission, vision and values of the two organizations are aligned with a common goal to deliver on the promise of nationally renowned clinical excellence in an accessible setting," he said.
According to Paul Brown, Chair of the Board of U-M Regents, "This agreement strengthens U-M Health's ability to provide quality healthcare in communities beyond southeast Michigan, expanding our mission as a statewide referral site for the most critically ill."
"For University of Michigan Health, this is an important step toward our long-term vision of a statewide system of highly coordinated care; a vision that Sparrow also embraces and is excited to build toward," said Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., CEO of Michigan Medicine, dean of the U-M Medical School and executive vice president for medical affairs at the University of Michigan.
"Upon closing, U-M Health will create a clinical care network that builds upon the strengths of the world-class U-M academic medical center and a very successful community-based health system. Together the two organizations will focus on bringing increased health care innovation to mid-Michigan and beyond."
LaKeeya Tucker, D.O., Medical Chief of Staff for E.W. Sparrow Hospital, said as a clinician she is excited about working with her U-M Health colleagues to improve access to world-class care throughout the region.
"We are doing something special here by combining the community care and know-how that Sparrow has long been known for with the clinical expertise and commitment of U-M Health," Tucker said.
University of Michigan Health has committed $800 million in investment to Sparrow Health System, which will be funded through facility projects, operations, and strategic investments over eight years.
"We will invest in numerous improvement and growth initiatives based on community need, such as renovations to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and geographic growth across the communities we serve. This will also strengthen our key service lines including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and neuroscience," noted Joseph Ruth, Sparrow Health System's executive vice president and chief operating officer. "This infusion of investment into Sparrow services will provide job growth and career development opportunities that would not otherwise be available to our caregivers."
According to U-M Health President David Miller, M.D., M.P.H.: "This agreement builds upon the successful partnership formed through U-M Health at Sparrow Children's Center. This established partnership has clarified the strong cultural alignment between U-M Health and Sparrow, while providing incredibly important pediatric care to families throughout Mid-Michigan. Our expanded partnership with Sparrow will further strengthen U-M Health's ability to provide quality health care in communities beyond southeast Michigan."
The partnership will also build on U-M Health's minority investment in Sparrow's health plan, Physicians Health Plan (PHP). PHP provides high-quality healthcare coverage to more than 70,000 members and 300 employers across Michigan and includes a Medicare Advantage plan.
Sparrow has more than 115 sites of care, including E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, community hospitals in Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia and St. Johns, Sparrow Specialty Hospital, and nearly 500 Sparrow primary care providers and specialists serving patients across the region.
With the addition of Sparrow, U-M Health will become a $7-billion organization with more than 200 care sites across the state.
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Sparrow is Mid-Michigan's premier healthcare organization and includes hospitals in Lansing, Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia, and St. Johns, as well as Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Physicians Health Plan, Sparrow Care Network, Sparrow Medical Group, Michigan Athletic Club, and AL!VE. Through our partnerships and the dedication of our 10,000 Caregivers, Sparrow pursues a vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in quality and Patient experience.
For more information, visit www.sparrow.org.
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At Michigan Medicine, we advance health to serve Michigan and the world. We pursue excellence every day in our five hospitals, 125 clinics and home care operations that handle more than 2.3 million outpatient visits a year, as well as educate the next generation of physicians, health professionals and scientists in our U-M Medical School.
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Ezekiel Kemboi of Kenya falls after winning the men's 3,000 metres steeplechase final during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, August 18, 2009.
European markets are giving up a lot of the gains they made on Wednesday.
Stock markets in Asia are also down on inflation figures from Japan that show producer price inflation falling to six-year lows.
The main event in the UK on Thursday is the Monetary Policy Committee decision on interest rates.
The MPC decided to hold at 0.5%,with only one policymaker voting for a hike.
Analysts were expecting that outcome, which is the same as last month.
As such, there was no bounce in the FTSE, which is still around 1% down on the day.


willbhere (Dodgers) at 4/16/2019 7:16 AM: It has been seven seasons but he Phillies are on the verge of a playoff spot!
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/23/2019 2:30 PM: That is, if you plan to pass.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/23/2019 2:28 PM: Guys, in case you message when I am away, just go ahead and select a low ranked player and then drop them in order to keep the draft moving.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/21/2019 1:01 PM: Okay, thanks. This is not for rule 5. This is for the players in the free agent pool.
Mranastasia (Phillies) at 1/21/2019 12:16 PM: Sorry, I thought rule 5 draft was over. I am not planning on taking anybody in any round.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/19/2019 8:44 PM: If you are referring to rule 5, it is over. If you plan to pass on selecting a player in the draft room, do so there.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/16/2019 11:59 AM: Cardinals up.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/16/2019 11:48 AM: Dodgers select Pat Tabler. Second player lost by the Giants so Steve Lake is removed per lordhawke's list.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/16/2019 11:47 AM: Thanks bip! Service finally came back on 45 minutes ago. Four days!
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/15/2019 6:10 AM: Server has been down at my house. If you guys can keep this going, I would appreciate it.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/10/2019 4:57 PM: Lordhawke, I added Berneguer back per the ranked list you sent. METS up.
GuruNick (Expos) at 1/9/2019 5:30 PM: I will take back McClure.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/9/2019 5:12 PM: Tykyvi...are you interested the 1993 league that is similar to this one? Another Coach league. Busker has the Cards but the expansion Marlins need a good owner.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/9/2019 5:10 PM: It does. I did say there woukd be no official clock till later in the week. Nick is probably busy.
TyKyVi (Cardinals) at 1/9/2019 10:26 AM: it appears our draft has slowed .
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/8/2019 2:45 PM: Expos up.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/7/2019 7:46 PM: Remember, players selected must remain on the majors roster all season.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/7/2019 7:45 PM: Rule 5 draft starts now. Cubs up first. Teams may pass.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/4/2019 8:54 PM: Position Changes: 2 SP to RP each season, ideally before season however I'm usually ok with allowing an exception. Beginning in 1988 each team allowed one secondary to primary switch.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/4/2019 8:54 PM: Returning owners: Does anyome knlw how Coach went about this? And did he ever change rps to sps?
Roadmap (Pirates) at 1/3/2019 9:40 PM: Thanks !
willbhere (Dodgers) at 1/3/2019 7:44 PM: Welcome Roadmap!
willbhere (Dodgers) at 12/31/2018 1:02 PM: Waiting on the Expos owner and Sal. I think once Sal joins, I will invite a new owner if I have no word from Q. So hopefully we can move forward with drops and stat changes soon. I am keeping it locked until all ownerships are finalized.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 12/30/2018 9:58 PM: Sal is due back but if not, or if he comes and wants to switch, you can have them.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 12/30/2018 8:44 AM: Right you are! Thanks ehwhy. I did a search of player stats earlier and had not found Parrish. I see him now.
ehwhy (Padres) at 12/30/2018 1:15 AM: I figure he was just remembering Parrish in a Tigers uniform when he did the Phillies.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 12/30/2018 12:14 AM: Anyone know why Coach listed Tiger reserves?
willbhere (Cubs) at 12/29/2018 8:52 PM: Getting us ready to start again guys.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/31/2018 6:56 AM: Thank you.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/29/2018 6:06 PM: Did anyone else message Coach by day 60 with rule 5 protected players?
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/29/2018 6:06 PM: Thanks Strutter!
strutter (Astros) at 10/29/2018 10:17 AM: Congrats Will!
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/29/2018 8:50 AM: Well-played series Tykyvi! I thought I was done with Belcher starting game seven. Gave him a short hook and made Guante the LR for the game. Paid off in the early part of the game.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/28/2018 5:52 PM: Yes, I am tempted to add you as vice so you can sim it, lol. I have a bad record directly simming my teams' games.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/23/2018 4:01 PM: No expansion in this league. Just rule 5s to look at. Most leagues are waiting but I am inclined to move this league forward if there are no objections.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/23/2018 4:00 PM: No rush with Coach out. Shall I continue simming or just do one a day?
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/23/2018 1:16 PM: Cards return the favor, knocking out Hershiser in game two. Series tied at one. Day off granted.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/22/2018 12:27 PM: Rincon off his game in game one...Rafael Ramirez drives in seven with two homers.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/20/2018 7:01 PM: Strutter and Tykyvi. My apologies. Sal asked if I could sim the games today but I had more on my schedule than anticipated. I just simmed game six. If both of you agree, I will sim seven tonight. Otherwise, I will do it around 9 am EST Sunday.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/19/2018 7:02 PM: Sal, did you grant the rest day after game 5?
willbhere (Dodgers) at 10/7/2018 10:06 AM: Has anyone else noticed their pitching staff needing more rest than usual? Two of my teams have had their staffs burned out.
ehwhy (Padres) at 9/26/2018 11:29 PM: Cy Young favorite candidate Andy Rincon, starts and loses back to back games against the Padres.
Sal-515 (Pirates) at 9/23/2018 7:01 AM: Pit wins 8 in a row to get back to 500 ball.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 9/22/2018 7:33 PM: Expos staff had a night off...Dodgers 26 for 52.
Coachosbone97 (Braves) at 9/19/2018 9:42 PM: Horner at 375 HR. May get to 400 this season.
Coachosbone97 (Braves) at 9/19/2018 9:40 PM: Had to fire the ptching coach, lots of blown leads by bullpen. Hired this guy named Mazzone. Maybe he can get them in shape lol.
Coachosbone97 (Braves) at 9/18/2018 9:24 PM: Thnks Sal it has been logged.
sal-515 (Pirates) at 9/18/2018 8:34 AM: 1st step is to get back to .500 ball which were 8 games back.
sal-515 (Pirates) at 9/14/2018 6:53 AM: the pirates are shameful. i cant believe how the season is turning out so far.
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 9/13/2018 10:55 PM: My team is going to challenge my all time worst single season record. North Platte Huskers at 54-108 currently hold that dubious distinction.
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 9/13/2018 10:43 PM: Haha I used to be OCD about that . Been so busy I haven't. It does happen when low AB player's are doubled. Been thinking about installing AB/IP limits on those guys, but there would be quite the uproar lol.
TyKyVi (Cardinals) at 9/13/2018 3:56 PM: question for the commish, how can a player have real stats of 184 games played ?
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 8/31/2018 8:30 PM: 28 is career wise. 32 and older. Is stats last season. I'm mostly concerned about veterans who still could be useful being hoarded until no longer useful. There will probably be 2 exemptions per owner for that guy that you have on roster waiting on big season.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 8/29/2018 2:56 PM: Coach, would that be players without big league appearances in 1989 or careerwise for rule five?
sal-515 (Pirates) at 8/29/2018 7:46 AM: minor adjustments to the pirates but set and ready to go.
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 8/28/2018 11:16 PM: I'm ready to find out.
sal-515 (Pirates) at 8/27/2018 9:36 AM: thanks everyone. what will 1988 bring?
sal-515 (Pirates) at 8/27/2018 5:17 AM: great series strutt. last 3 wins for pit was allin the 9th or beyond to win. i said it would be a great series between the 2 clubs and they proved it.
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 8/26/2018 6:46 PM: Travel day granted. Pittsburgh up 3-2 headed back to the Lone star state.
Strutter (Astros) at 8/25/2018 11:46 AM: We meet again Sal, good luck. Not sure I have enough sticks to keep it respectable.
ehwhy (Padres) at 8/25/2018 10:45 AM: I loved Pursue the Pennant. I didn't know anyone else who owned it. I think I kept a few guys on the Padres expecting them to play as well as that game.
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 8/25/2018 10:12 AM: Good times man!
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 8/25/2018 5:55 AM: Believe it or not I still have charts from 74 and 79. Been meaning to go online and buy special dice .
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 8/25/2018 4:35 AM: Paydirt was great. In fact I'm looking to find one of those again EBay ?
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 8/24/2018 9:02 AM: Playoffs have begun. I use to play a lot Strat and Pursue the Pennant.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 8/23/2018 1:14 PM: Coach, are you a Strat O Matic fanatic?
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 8/23/2018 7:22 AM: When do the playoffs get started ?
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 8/21/2018 4:01 PM: Dale Murphy just hit a 3 run bomb vs my Birds , before Bob Horner's grand slam !
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 8/13/2018 3:05 PM: Dale Murphy currently at 294 HR inching slowly to 300 mark.
TyKyVi (Cardinals) at 8/6/2018 3:19 PM: Speaking of 1987, the Cards lost game 7 with the weakest lineup in the history of game 7's .
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 7/29/2018 1:00 PM: Not questioning anything at all just looks like one of those seasons when offense is on .
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 7/29/2018 8:38 AM: Yeah trust me 1987 was a crazy year. The mystery how did Omar Moreno hit 26 HR in RBI Baseball 1980 lol?
ehwhy (Padres) at 7/29/2018 3:40 AM: Al Olmsted is Cy Young contender with a 4.16 ERA. At least it is not just me. I was starting to wonder what I did wrong upgrading my bullpen in the off season.
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 7/29/2018 12:53 AM: Tykyvi stat levels ate at suggested level. Remember in real world 1987 was year of rabbit ball. Things dipped back sharply in 88.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 7/28/2018 11:27 AM: Looks like a lot of teams that for the last few seasons have had great team ERA's are higher this season. And offense is up because of it .
strutter (Astros) at 7/26/2018 12:31 PM: Dickie Thon gets the cycle.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 7/24/2018 5:36 PM: Lol, training wheels. Hopefully that was not referring to Asadoor's current 24 game stint.
TyKyVi (Cardinals) at 7/23/2018 1:21 PM: Good !! My Birds are limping all over the place !
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 7/20/2018 1:17 AM: Having a fondness for the Reds in real life. It's nice to see them where they belong during this period of history.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 7/5/2018 3:03 PM: Good week too, a Tiger World Series winner and now your Stros!!
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 7/5/2018 2:53 PM: Good series strutter, congrats!! That Stros pitching was just too much to handle !
strutter (Astros) at 7/5/2018 9:54 AM: I think I may have blown my chance losing that extra inning game.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 7/3/2018 8:26 AM: Here we go again, strutter!!
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 7/3/2018 8:25 AM: Lol, he handled me twice pretty easy. Guerrero was a load too, For the Birds it was Templeton and Hernandez that stepped up.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 7/3/2018 8:16 AM: Nice series Tykyvi! Lesson learned. Next time you will face Valenzuela three times.
strutter (Astros) at 7/3/2018 7:54 AM: Thanks Sal, looks like it is those red birds again. Carney gets to sit this series out, hope it's a good one.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 7/3/2018 7:46 AM: Good series WillBhere , didn't feel too comfortable going into game 7 . Great season for you !
sal-515 (Pirates) at 7/3/2018 6:15 AM: good luck strutter the rest of the way. that was a good series with you.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 7/2/2018 3:25 PM: Sal, your RP Cruz is out for the season.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 7/2/2018 6:35 AM: Plus, I managws my rotation poorly and now have Valenzuela going third.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 7/2/2018 6:34 AM: I think you can. You took the season series from us by winning five of the last six.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 7/1/2018 6:51 AM: Welcome Bip !
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 6/30/2018 3:57 PM: Ill log it.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 6/26/2018 4:23 AM: Way to go Bob Horner !!
strutter (Astros) at 6/21/2018 7:28 AM: The injury bug has been busy throughout the league, lately.
strutter (Astros) at 6/20/2018 2:01 PM: Looks like we are back on an 8 hour timer, is that intentional?
ehwhy (Padres) at 6/3/2018 10:00 PM: Padres snap 18 game losing streak.
ehwhy (Padres) at 5/24/2018 10:02 AM: Thanks. The extra time scouting seems to have paid off. So has owning 60% of the picks in the draft.
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 5/24/2018 5:59 AM: Good job Padres grabbing the big prize.
TyKyVi (Cardinals) at 5/23/2018 12:17 PM: Great ballcard of Le Grande Orange !! Nice job coach !
ehwhy (Padres) at 5/17/2018 12:37 PM: With 4 quality C the Padres do not have much room in the lineup to give C/1B Orlando Sanchez much playing time. He has requested to be traded to a team that can take advantage of his batting average, speed and endurance. The San Diego Padres organization has agreed to do their best to find him a new home before the beginning of the season. In return they are looking for a pitching upgrade but will consider all reasonable offers.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 5/15/2018 7:19 PM: Jack Buck , my favorite.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 5/15/2018 4:28 PM: Who has first draft pick? There is a super SS there with a number of progressions left.
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 5/15/2018 1:49 AM: Somewhere Jack Buck is saying that is a series winner.
Tykyvi (Cardinals) at 5/12/2018 9:08 AM: #*#* that's a tough loss !
CoachOsbone97 (Braves) at 5/12/2018 6:15 AM: 16 inning marathon in game 1. Despite a heroic pitching effort by Andy Rincon Expos eek out a W.
willbhere (Dodgers) at 5/10/2018 8:46 PM: Congrats Expos! To win with one hit...amazing.
Coachosbone97 (Braves) at 5/5/2018 1:51 AM: I finally have a new tablet, I will be able to keep with history link better. If anyone has a player with an unlogged achievement please let me know.


FINAL DAY. ENDS AT MIDNIGHT APRIL 16!
The Fleshjack Spring sale is now on and you can grab a hot deal with up to 15% off your favorite Fleshjack products (plus you'll get a mystery gift AND free Ice sleeve).
And don't forget, you'll get free shipping on any of those tiers (since you're spending over $60). There's no expiration date on the Spring Fling sale, but don't expect it to last all month (there might be a separate Easter sale, or this might last until Easter)… no one knows!
This tiered sale must really be working for Fleshjack as they're using it a lot now, so we can expect to see this non-coupon code promotion again in future.


I'm pretty excited about Divinity: Original Sin 2, and booted up the first one with Kodra this past evening to mess around a bit. It reminded me a lot of playing the game before, with Ashgar, and some of the difficulties we ran into.
The biggest issue is that there is a LOT of story in Divinity: Original Sin. It's delivered in classic RPG style, through NPC dialogue, which means things tend to either go over the head of the player not actively engaged or forward motion is slowed to a crawl as everyone makes sure everyone else is finished reading.
The first D:OS feels like a big, expansive place with a lot of stuff to do, and there really is. After a short tutorial area, you're dropped into a fairly big town with 50+ NPCs, many of which will have quests for you, and all of which have something to say. You can stumble across what's probably the main plotline of the game in what seems like an accident, and you can do everything from robbing the town blind to picking a fight with the city guard and losing horribly. It's an incredible amount of freedom, but it slows down the pace of the start of the game immensely. It's entirely possible to spend 2-3 hours or more in the town faffing about before actually going to DO much of anything, and you can go from levels 1 to 3 fairly easily.
It's possible, of course, to leave the town after a relative minimum of NPC conversation, but it's still a pretty big time investment where you're still kind of figuring out the game before you get back into out-and-out adventuring. There's some really cool potential stuff here, where I can go off and do some shopping while my partner picks up quests, and then he can brief me on what we're doing. It means there's stuff for a "face" character to do and be effective without forcing everyone else in the party to simply watch.
That having been said, though, you do all of this in the city before you actually get to go out and test the waters as far as combat, adventuring, etc go. I like the heavy roleplay-y nature of the game, but it loses something in the pacing, and there's not a lot of good messaging to get you to go out of the town and do more than just talk to NPCs.
On the other hand, the game has a lot of rich storytelling going on and an absolutely mindblowing amount of content, even in just the first town. There are a ton of interweaving questlines and some genuinely interesting NPCs (including a whole bunch of animals that have stuff to say and quests to give to you if you've taken a particular perk, but just moo or meow at you otherwise). Were I playing the game singleplayer, I'd spend a bunch of time talking to every NPC and getting all of the story and just absorbing it all at my own pace.
In multiplayer, however, there's a sense of urgency that seems to crop up. There's a sense that we want to be together, fighting enemies and moving forward in some dungeon or other area, and that anything getting in the way of that is boring. Talking to NPCs is necessary, but there's a pressure to rush and get to the more interactive parts, and you lose out on a lot of story in so doing. It's very similar to the MMO problem, where players just click through text as fast as possible, and have to make a conscious effort to stop and take in the story. As soon as there are other players involved, it becomes all go go go fight fight fight all the time and the story gets pushed to the wayside.
As someone who really loves story in games, but also loves co-op, this bugs me. There are very few story-driven multiplayer games out there, and even the really outstanding ones (Borderlands) tend to be extremely light on story interactivity. Divinity: Original Sin has a lot of story and a whole lot of interactivity within that story, but presented as a multiplayer experience there's a feeling that you need to rush through it, or a real risk of getting bored waiting around for the rest of the party.
I'm very interested in the sequel, especially because I feel like the expanded party size from 2 to 4 will allow much more focused builds and some really interesting character options, but I'm also worried that that'll dilute the storytelling even more. I suspect the solution is on the player side– talk a lot, over voicechat, about everything that's going on. Retell parts of the story to your friends while you play and keep people from getting bored. It also means people are constantly checking up on each other, rather than going off and doing their own thing while playing "together".
It's still not the most elegant solution to the problem, and it's a non-trivial game design problem to solve. It's something I've been mulling over for a while and haven't found a nice way to fix.


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What is Iyengar Yoga?
Lucy Greeves
The low-down
Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja (BKS) Iyengar is the best possible advertisement for the yoga movement he founded. At the age of 95, he still practises regularly; anyone who thinks they are "too old for yoga" should take inspiration from recent photographs of BKS in postures he first learnt 80 years ago.
Iyengar studied for a few years with Krishnamacharya, the founding father of modern postural yoga, before founding his own yoga school in Pune while still in his teens. He had been a sickly child, surviving malaria, typhoid and tuberculosis, but yoga made his body and lungs strong. His books are illustrated with numerous pictures of Iyengar that showcase both his extraordinary technique, and his distinctive physique: barrel chest, skinny calves, hyper-flexible shoulders, a stern and rather beautiful face. Early photos of Iyengar glow with a serene but implacable determination. Like the guru himself,
Iyengar yoga is both uncompromising and accessible, a yoga drawn in precise and reassuring lines
Iyengar yoga was one of the earliest distinct styles of yoga to become popular in the West. Among BKS Iyengar's famous students were the philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, writer Aldous Huxley and violinist Sir Yehudi Menuhin, who sponsored Iyengar's first teaching tour in Europe in the 1950s.
What happens in class?
Iyengar yoga is all about alignment: rather than demonstrating the posture and letting the students copy, Iyengar teachers give extensive and precise verbal instructions, as well as hands-on corrections. There is no single set sequence, as in Ashtanga or Sivananda yoga; instead, a wide range of around 200 asana (postures) drawn from classical yoga, to be taught in recommended sequences and progressions. Each posture is held for a given number of breaths, and separate pranayama (breathing exercises) are also taught. Almost every Iyengar studio has a bulging store cupboard full of props: blocks, blankets, straps, ropes and various curved supports. These are used to help students achieve each pose comfortably, and to hold the body in correct alignment.
The pace of an Iyengar class is measured, compared to the relentless momentum of a flowing style like Ashtanga. There's plenty of time to set yourself up in a pose then experience the subtleties of breath and body. But classes can be very strong, too: most studios offer graduated levels of difficulty so that students can move up as they grow more proficient.
BKS Iyengar is a great systematiser. Over the course of his 80-year career, the asana and pranayama practices that make up Iyengar yoga have been thoroughly mapped out and analysed in detail. And the teacher training and certification process is as precise and structured as the practice: Iyengar teachers all undergo a rigorous 2-year initial certification, then have the option to continue to four further levels of formal training, culminating in 'Senior Advanced' certification. You're generally in very safe hands when you take up Iyengar yoga.
Who goes?
Iyengar is brilliant for beginners. There's very little risk of injury (as long as you're sensible), and the use of props means that everyone can achieve some semblance of the 'correct' pose right from the off. If your cardiovascular fitness is low, but you want to build up strength and stamina, it's a good choice. You won't get out of breath but you will get more powerful and increase your lung capacity.
For the same reasons, it's great for those recovering from injury, or for more experienced students from other schools of yoga who want to work on their alignment and learn how to stay safe in advanced poses.
It's worth noting that BKS Iyengar's mantle has passed in large part to his daughter, Geeta Iyengar - a key figure in women's yoga. Since the 1960s she has pioneered the teaching of yoga for women and by women As a result, Iyengar yoga has a more progressive approach than some other traditional schools, as shown by its willingness to adapt yoga asana - originally designed by men, for men - to suit women's bodies.
Personality-wise, the typical Iyengar student is someone who values clear boundaries, likes to follow instructions and enjoys a structured environment where progress is easy to measure.
Who should avoid it?
Iyengar is one of the safest forms of yoga, and because the use of props means that postures can be endlessly modified, it is incredibly inclusive. Just don't wander into an advanced-level class if you are a complete beginner.
The Iyengar teaching style can sometimes seem a bit unsmiling and rigid. If you like a looser, more spontaneous yoga class where you have room to improvise, then you'll probably chafe at the discipline. But in my opinion, there isn't a yoga student in the world who wouldn't benefit from at least a handful of classes with a really good Iyengar teacher. Iyengar isn't my 'thing', but I have spent some time with it in the past and I value the experience enormously. Besides, all of my favourite yoga teachers have some Iyengar experience in their background; it's a great foundation, whatever you go on to do later.
What will it do for me?
According to Iyengar, his style of yoga has therapeutic benefits for a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, sciatica, hypertension, diabetes and asthma. There is little conclusive evidence from clinical trials, but given the low risk of further damage it looks worth a shot - just check with your doctor first.
This steady form of yoga, with its emphasis on correct skeletal alignment and breathing, is a good bet if you're looking for improvements in posture and balance, a stronger body (particularly the legs and thighs, in my experience!) and better stress management.
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Shiv (Sushant Singh Rajput) is a banker who travels to Budapest with his close friend, Raadha (Varun Sharma).
Shiv falls in love with Saira (Kriti Sanon), who lives alone in Budapest and often gets dreams about drowning.
Zakir Merchant (Jim Sarbh) also shows an instant liking for Saira and forces her to marry him if she wants to keep Shiv alive.
Saira finds the connection of her bad dreams with her past life when she attempts suicide.
In her previous life, Saira and Zakir were childhood friends and were supposed to marry. However, they couldn't marry because Shiv declared war on Saira and Zakir's village.
Saira agreed to marry Shiv to save her villagers and the village. But Zakir killed Shiv and in a turn of events, Saira and Zakir committed suicide as they couldn't get the love of their lives.
Will Saira marry Shiv or Zakir in this birth or will their love stories remain incomplete form the climax scene of the film.
Overall, Raabta is a horribly boring film and I shall rate this film 2 out of 5.
This movie is almost accessible for visually impaired viewers. As it is a love story, most of the scenes have dialogues and visually impaired audience will have to take less help of sighted persons. In the flashback portion, there are some action scenes which may require sighted assistance.
The film gives the message that if you love someone with your heart, then you can go to any level to save the life of your partner. It also gives a message that if you love someone and you know that he/she also loves you but is not able to understand it, then you should try your best to make him/her realise your love.
Raabta is a Hindi fantasy romantic thriller film directed by Dinesh Vijan. Raabta means Connection.
The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput as Shiv / Jilaan, Kriti Sanon as Saira / Saiba, Jim Sarbh as Zakir / Kaabir in important roles and Varun Sharma as Radha in a supporting role.
The film introduces Shiv as an easy-going Punjabi guy from Amritsar, Saira as a beautiful young woman who owns a chocolate shop in Budapest, Zakir as a rich businessman and Radha as Shiv's best friend.
The film starts with Shiv moving from Amritsar to Budapest for a job as a banker, alongwith his friend Radha.
When Shiv meets Saira in her chocolate shop, they get deeply attracted to each other and eventually fall in love.
Saira meets Radha's friend in a party who tells her that her life is about to change and the events of her previous life will repeat on its own and she can only fix them.
The way Saira meets Zakir and recollects her previous life and at the same time realizes her true love for Shiv forms the remaining part of the story.
Sushant's acting as a fun-loving guy and Arijit Singh's song 'Ik Vaari Aa' are the only good parts of the film.
Verdict - This love story based on rebirth is really slow and a total waste of time due to poor storyline, boring dialogues and bad direction.


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Attending this event on Saturday was seriously a blast, but to top it off, the American's ended up pulling through for their 8th win, with the help of Tiger Woods on the final hole. Go USA!


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Q: OpenCV, why the calibration of my fisheye camera is so bad? I'm trying to set up a fish-eye camera for object localisation with respect to a particular frame of reference.
I tried both the OpenCV fisheye module and the rational model from calibrateCamera() to calibrate. I obtained this result.
I collected 2 different datasets, one with calibration images taken mostly close to the camera (ds1) and a second one with images taken from afar (ds2). ds12 is a dataset obtained merging the two.
nok4 indicates the fisheye model with k4 fixed to 0.
rm is the rational model from cv2.calibrateCamera()
The camera has 178° horizontal FOV and 101° vertical FOV, the distortion is corrected mostly in the center of the image with disappointing results in the outermost parts of the image.
Am I doing something wrong? What could I do to improve the results?
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Here's the code I'm using for both the calibration processes:
import cv2 as cv
import os
import numpy as np

cwd = os.path.dirname(os.path.realpath(__file__))
os.chdir(cwd)

number = None
folder_name = "merged_images"

if number is not None:
    folder_name += "_" + str(number)

points_path = os.path.join(folder_name, "dataset", "good_detections")

npz = np.load(os.path.join(points_path, "points.npz"))

square_size = 0.02435

imgpoints = npz["imgpoints"]
objpoints = npz["objpoints"] * square_size
file_names = npz["file_names"]

shuffle = True
if shuffle:
    if "indices.npz" in os.listdir(points_path):
        p = np.load(os.path.join(points_path, "indices.npz"))["indices"]
    else:
        print("Random indices assigned")
        p = np.random.permutation(len(imgpoints))

    imgpoints = imgpoints[p]
    objpoints = objpoints[p]
    file_names = file_names[p]

img = cv.imread(os.path.join(points_path, file_names[2].replace("detected_", "")))

flag_list = [
    cv.CALIB_RATIONAL_MODEL,
#    cv.CALIB_ZERO_TANGENT_DIST,
    ]

calibration_flags = 0
for flag in flag_list:
    calibration_flags += flag

gray = cv.cvtColor(img, cv.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
shape = gray.shape[::-1]

ret, mtx, dist, rvecs, tvecs = cv.calibrateCamera(objpoints,
                                                  imgpoints,
                                                  shape,
                                                  None,
                                                  None,
                                                  flags = calibration_flags
                                                  )

h, w = img.shape[:2]
newcameramtx, roi = cv.getOptimalNewCameraMatrix(mtx, dist, (w,h), 1, (w,h))

dst = cv.undistort(img, mtx, dist, None, newcameramtx)

# fisheye model
flag_list = [
    cv.fisheye.CALIB_RECOMPUTE_EXTRINSIC,
    cv.fisheye.CALIB_CHECK_COND,
    cv.fisheye.CALIB_FIX_SKEW,
#    cv.fisheye.CALIB_FIX_K4,
#    cv.fisheye.CALIB_FIX_K3,
#    cv.fisheye.CALIB_FIX_K2,
#    cv.fisheye.CALIB_FIX_K1,
    ]

calibration_flags = 0
for flag in flag_list:
    calibration_flags += flag

N_OK = len(objpoints)
K = np.zeros((3, 3))
D = np.zeros((4, 1))
rvecs = [np.zeros((1, 1, 3), dtype=np.float64) for i in range(N_OK)]
tvecs = [np.zeros((1, 1, 3), dtype=np.float64) for i in range(N_OK)]

n_objpoints = [np.expand_dims(objp, 0) for objp in objpoints]

all_true_points = list(n_objpoints)
all_image_points = list(imgpoints)
all_frames = list(file_names)
rejected = []

counter = 0
while True:
    try:
        rms, mtx, dist, rvecs, tvecs = \
            cv.fisheye.calibrate(
                all_true_points,
                all_image_points,
                gray.shape[::-1],
                K,
                D,
                rvecs,
                tvecs,
                calibration_flags,
                (cv.TERM_CRITERIA_EPS + cv.TERM_CRITERIA_MAX_ITER, 30, 1e-3)
            )
        print('Found a calibration based on {} well-conditioned images.'.format(len(all_true_points)))
        break

    except cv.error as err:
        try:
            idx = int(str(err).split('array ')[1][0])  # Parse index of invalid image from error message
            all_true_points.pop(idx)
            all_image_points.pop(idx)
            rejected.append(all_frames.pop(idx))
            print(f"{counter}. Removed ill-conditioned image {idx} from the data.  Trying again...".format(idx))
            counter += 1
        except IndexError:
            raise err

h,w = img.shape[:2]
DIM = (w, h)
dim1 = img.shape[:2][::-1]  # dim1 is the dimension of input image to un-distort
dim2 = None
dim3 = None

balance = 1

assert dim1[0]/dim1[1] == DIM[0]/DIM[1], "Image to undistort needs to have same aspect ratio as the ones used in calibration"
if not dim2:
    dim2 = dim1
if not dim3:
    dim3 = dim1

scaled_K = K * dim1[0] / DIM[0]  # The values of K is to scale with image dimension.
scaled_K[2][2] = 1.0  # Except that K[2][2] is always 1.0
# This is how scaled_K, dim2 and balance are used to determine the final K used to un-distort image. OpenCV document failed to make this clear!
new_K = cv.fisheye.estimateNewCameraMatrixForUndistortRectify(scaled_K, D, dim2, np.eye(3), balance=balance)
map1, map2 = cv.fisheye.initUndistortRectifyMap(scaled_K, D, np.eye(3), new_K, dim3, cv.CV_16SC2)

undistorted_img = cv.remap(img, map1, map2, interpolation=cv.INTER_LINEAR, borderMode=cv.BORDER_CONSTANT)

new_img = cv.hconcat([undistorted_img, img])

Corner extraction is performed with the following code:
objpoints = [] # 3d point in real world space
imgpoints = [] # 2d points in image plane.
file_names = [] # files analyzed

for file in os.listdir(detections_path):
    if file.startswith("hd_frame"):

        frame = cv.imread(os.path.join(detections_path, file))

        gray = cv.cvtColor(frame, cv.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)

        found, corners = cv.findChessboardCorners(gray, (9,6), None)

        if found:
            file_name = "detected_" + file

            objpoints.append(objp)
            imgpoints.append(corners)

            # save file_name
            file_names.append(file_name)

            corners2 = cv.cornerSubPix(gray, corners, (11,11), (-1,-1), criteria)
            # Draw and display the corners
            cv.drawChessboardCorners(frame, (9,6), corners2, found)

            # save image and points
            cv.imwrite(os.path.join(detections_path, file_name), frame)

A: You can use a single image for calibration as described in details here: https://discorpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/usage/demo_06.html . The correction model used in this package may give you better results than the model used by opencv: https://discorpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tutorials/methods.html

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Northeast Capital Lands $210M Financing Package for Connecticut Office Buy
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Northeast Capital has nabbed $210 million in financing to acquire a Connecticut office asset, Commercial Observer has learned.
Parkview Financial supplied a $110 million bridge loan for the firm's purchase of the leasehold interest in Main & Elm, a Class A office complex in Stamford, Conn. An unidentified lender provided $100 million of ground-lease financing toward the deal.
The transaction was negotiated by Meridian Capital Group's Morris Betesh, Jack McPhail, Jacob Schmuckler and Israel Mermelstein.
Ramapo, N.Y.-based Northeast Capital bought the property from Building and Land Technology for $235 million, according to property records as reported by CTInsider.com.
"We sourced a total of $210 million in financing from multiple sources in an accretive manner with a very quick execution for this time-of-the-essence closing," Betesh said in a statement. "The new owners are very much hands on and will be able to further improve the value of the building and its presence as the premier asset in the Stamford market."
Located at 695 Main Street and 200 Elm Street in Stamford, immediately off of I-95, the six-story property spans 557,581 square feet with four interconnected buildings that were last renovated in 2016. The property is 80.8 percent leased to nine tenants including Henkel of America, Deloitte, Diageo, Webster Bank and McDonald's. Its amenities include a central outdoor entertainment area, a 20,000-square-foot full-service cafeteria and a 9,000-square-foot fitness center.
"The borrower, who plans on a long-term hold on this well-located Class A building, intends to stabilize the property by implementing a leasing program, and will place permanent financing at a later date," Paul Rahimian, CEO and founder of Parkview Financial, said in a statement. "This was a compelling bridge loan opportunity for us as this asset has credit tenants, stable cash flows and a strong institutional sponsorship team. We were able to provide certainty of execution to close this extremely time-sensitive transaction."
Representatives for Northeast Capital did not immediately return a request for comment.
Andrew Coen can be reached at acoen@commercialobserver.com.
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Baseball Hall of Fame president is wrong about how 'very selective' Cooperstown voting has been
Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson is in denial about the history of the Hall and the players it has honored.
In an interview last month with Graham Womack for Sporting News, Idelson said:
A lot of fans, I believe, don't realize that only one percent of those that played the game have a plaque in Cooperstown. So it's very selective and very difficult to earn election.
Note that 1 percent figure; we're going to come back to it. In the same interview, Idelson defended the Hall of Fame's use of a Pre-Integration Era Committee that every three years schedules consideration of "major league" (which means white) players from before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1947. Consideration of Negro League players from the same era stopped in 2006. The Hall of Fame includes 29 Negro League players and more than 120 white players whose careers were all or mostly played before 1947.
That 1 percent figure is bogus, even if it's accurate. "Of those who have played the game" includes everyone active in the past five years, when baseball has 30 teams, and none of those players is yet eligible for Hall of Fame voting. I don't know the history of roster size in baseball, either for most of the season or when rosters can expand in September. But more than 50 players appeared for the Yankees in 2015 and 2005, compared with 40 each in 1965 and 1955, so the recent years, because of roster size and league expansion, have more players than seasons in the distant past, when all the players have been retired long enough to be eligible for Cooperstown consideration.
And the measure of how "selective" the Hall of Fame is or how difficult it is to "earn" election is not Ken Griffey Jr., this year's first-ballot Hall of Famer, or Mike Piazza, elected this year on his fourth year on the writers' ballot. The players who wait decades for their Cooperstown moments are the true measure of how "selective" the Hall is: Veterans Committee choices like Deacon White, a 19th-Century player elected in 2013; Ron Santo, elected in 2012; Joe Gordon in 2009.
No player who played in 1990 has yet been eligible for consideration by the Veterans Committee. So "those that played the game" includes thousands (a quarter-century's worth of players) not eligible yet for that second-chance consideration that determines how selective the Hall of Fame truly is. That makes the 1-percent figure grossly misleading. Read the rest of this entry »
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World Series champs nearly always feature Hall of Famers
As I pondered the Hall of Fame prospects of young members of the Kansas City Royals 2015 World Series champions, I wondered how rare it would be for a world champion to have no Hall of Famers.
While any young star faces long odds of reaching the Baseball Hall of Fame, quick research showed that a World Series winner without anyone making it to Cooperstown is also exceedingly rare.
I just went back to 1947 in answering my question, because, as I noted in an October post, Hall of Fame standards were much lower before baseball integrated.
So I will note year by year the starters and other important contributors of world champions who eventually became Hall of Famers. While I won't speculate on whether players appeared bound for Cooperstown at the time (the point of yesterday's post), I will note their ages at the time they won. If a player is in the Hall of Fame, but primarily for his play with another team, I will note that.
My Joe DiMaggio autograph
Champion: New York Yankees. Hall of Famers: Yogi Berra, 22; Phil Rizzuto, 29; Joe DiMaggio, 32.
Champion: Cleveland Indians. Hall of Famers: Larry Doby, 24; Bob Lemon, 27; Bob Feller, 29; Lou Boudreau, 30; Joe Gordon, 33.
Champions: Yankees. Hall of Famers: Mickey Mantle, '51-3, 19-21; Whitey Ford, '50 and '53, 21 and 24; Berra, all years, 24-28; Rizzuto, all years, 31-5; DiMaggio, '49-'51, 34-6. Johnny Mize, a member of all five Yankee teams, was not a full-time starter most of these seasons. He joined the Yankees at age 36 and is in the Hall of Fame primarily for his slugging for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants.
Champion: New York Giants. Hall of Famers: Willie Mays, 23; Hoyt Wilhelm, 31; Monte Irvin, 35.
Champion: Brooklyn Dodgers. Hall of Famers: Duke Snider, 28; Roy Campanella, 31; Jackie Robinson, 36; Pee Wee Reese, 36.
A ball autographed by "Larry Berra," before he started signing "Yogi."
Champion: Yankees. Hall of Famers: Mantle, 24; Ford, 27; Berra, 31. Rizzuto, 38, was a part-time player, as was Enos Slaughter, 40, elected to the Hall of Fame primarily as a St. Louis Cardinal.
Champion: Milwaukee Braves. Hall of Famers: Hank Aaron, 23; Eddie Mathews, 25; Red Schoendienst, 34; Warren Spahn, 36.
Whitey signed this ball "Ed. Ford" before his better-known nickname stuck.
Champion: Yankees. Hall of Famers: Mantle, 26; Ford, 29; Berra, 33; Slaughter, 42.
Champion: Los Angeles Dodgers. Hall of Famers: Don Drysdale, 22; Sandy Koufax, 23; Snider, 32.
Champion: Pittsburgh Pirates. Hall of Famers: Bill Mazeroski, 23; Roberto Clemente, 25.
Champions: Yankees. Hall of Famers: Mantle, 29-30; Ford, 32-3; Berra, 36-7.
Champions: Dodgers. Hall of Famers: Drysdale, 26, and Koufax, 27.
Champions: St. Louis Cardinals. Hall of Famers: Lou Brock, 25; Bob Gibson, 28.
Champions: Baltimore Orioles. Hall of Famers: Jim Palmer, 20; Brooks Robinson, 29; Frank Robinson, 30, and Luis Aparicio, 32.
Bob Gibson's autograph, with some Cardinal teammates, on a ball belonging to my son Joe.
Champions: St. Louis Cardinals. Hall of Famers: Steve Carlton, 22; Brock, 28; Orlando Cepeda, 29; Gibson, 31.
Champion: Detroit Tigers. Hall of Famers: Al Kaline, 32; and Mathews (a part-time player in his final year at age 36). Since yesterday's post was about Hall of Fame projections, I should note here that 24-year-old Denny McLain, who won 31 games that year and won the Cy Young and MVP awards, looked like a lock for Cooperstown, but didn't make it.
Champion: New York Mets. Hall of Famers: Nolan Ryan, 22, and Tom Seaver, 24.
Champion: Orioles. Hall of Famers: Palmer, 24, and the Robinsons, 33 and 34.
Champion: Pirates. Hall of Famers: Willie Stargell, 31; Mazeroski (playing part-time at 34); Clemente, 36.
Champions: Oakland A's. Hall of Famers: Rollie Fingers, 25-7; Catfish Hunter, 26-8; Reggie Jackson, 26-8. I don't count Cepeda, who had just three at-bats for the '72 A's and didn't play in the post-season.
Champions: Cincinnati Reds. Johnny Bench, 27-8; Joe Morgan, 31-2; Tony Pérez, 33-4. Pete Rose, 34-5, would be in the Hall of Fame, but he accepted a lifetime ban from baseball for betting on games.
Champions: Yankees. Hall of Famers: Jackson and Hunter, both 31-2; and Goose Gossage, 26 ('78 only).
Champions: Pirates. Hall of Famers: Bert Blyleven, 28, and Stargell, 39. Dave Parker of this team probably deserves mention with Denny McLain as a player who appeared on his way to the Hall of Fame. Cocaine use sidetracked Parker's career.
Champions: Philadelphia Phillies. Hall of Famers: Mike Schmidt, 30; Carlton, 35. Rose, 39, was also on this team.
Champions: Dodgers. No Hall of Famers yet. Steve Garvey probably has the best shot of making it someday.
Champions: Cardinals. Hall of Famers: Ozzie Smith, 27, and Bruce Sutter, 29.
My Ripken autograph
Champions: Orioles. Hall of Famers: Cal Ripken Jr., 22; Eddie Murray, 27; Palmer, pitching part-time at age 37.
Champion: Tigers. No Hall of Famers yet. Jack Morris, 29, probably has the best shot.
Champion: Kansas City Royals. Hall of Famer: George Brett, 32.
Champion: Mets. Hall of Famer: Gary Carter, 32. As noted in yesterday's post, Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, 24, of this team appeared headed for the Hall of Fame before drug use stalled their careers.
Champion: Minnesota Twins. Hall of Famer: Kirby Puckett, 27, and Blyleven, 36. Carlton, 42, pitched nine games for the Twins that year, but not in the post-season.
Champion: Dodgers. Hall of Famer: Don Sutton, 43, was in his last year. He pitched only 16 games, none in the post-season. Of major contributors on this team, Orel Hershiser, 29, and Kirk Gibson, 31, may have the best shots at reaching Cooperstown someday.
Champion: Oakland A's. Hall of Famer: Rickey Henderson, 30, and Dennis Eckersley, 34. This is the first champion where performance-enhancing drugs are keeping a player out of the Hall of Fame (Mark McGwire, 25, for sure, possibly Jose Canseco, 24).
Champion: Reds. Hall of Famer: Barry Larkin, 26.
Champion: Twins. Hall of Famer: Puckett, 31.
Champions: Toronto Blue Jays. Hall of Famers: Roberto Alomar, 24-5; Henderson, 34 (just on '93 Jays); Paul Molitor, 36 (also just in '93); Dave Winfield, 40 (only in '92).
Remember, baseball had no champion in '94 because of a strike. Champions: Atlanta Braves. Hall of Famers: John Smoltz, 28; Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, both 29. Chipper Jones, 24, appears to be a certain Hall of Famer, but retired in 2012, so he won't be eligible for Hall of Fame consideration until the 2018 election.
My Derek Jeter rookie card
Champions: Yankees. Hall of Famer: Wade Boggs, 38. Derek Jeter, 22, and Mariano Rivera, 26, appear certain to reach Cooperstown when they become eligible for election: 2019 for Rivera and 2020 for Jeter. Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada are less likely to make the Hall of Fame, and will be on the ballot in 2019 (Pettitte) and next year (Posada).
Champion: Florida Marlins. No Hall of Famers. Gary Sheffield is another player whose Hall of Fame chances are hurt by PED use.
Champions: Yankees. Again, Jeter, 24-6, and Rivera, 28-30, are certain Hall of Famers. Roger Clemens, 36-7, pitched for the '99-2000 Yankees, but suspicion of PED use is keeping him out of Cooperstown. Tim Raines, 38, a '98 Yankee, got 55 percent of the baseball writers' vote last year and almost certainly will make the Hall of Fame someday, but mostly for his play for the Montreal Expos.
Champion: Arizona Diamondbacks. Hall of Famer: Randy Johnson. Curt Schilling will certainly join him. He got 39 percent of the writers' vote last year, his third year on the ballot.
Champion: Anaheim Angels. No Hall of Famers and no likely prospects.
Champion: Florida Marlins. Miguel Cabrera, 20, is a Triple-Crown winner and two-time MVP. He's still playing and only 32 years old but certain to make the Hall of Fame if he stays free of scandal. Iván Rodríguez would be a certain Hall of Famer if not for allegations that he used PEDs.
Champion: Boston Red Sox. Hall of Famer: Pedro Martínez, and Schilling will follow. David Ortiz, who's still playing, would be an automatic selection if not for his failed drug test. Manny Ramírez won't be on the Hall of Fame ballot until 2017, but drug issues are likely to keep him out of the Hall of Fame, too.
Champion: Chicago White Sox. Hall of Famer: Frank Thomas, a part-time DH at 37.
Champion: Cardinals. No Hall of Famers yet, but Albert Pujols, a three-time MVP, is a lock if he can avoid scandal.
Champion: Red Sox. This seems a good place to stop this exercise. No star of the '07 Red Sox, or any subsequent champion, is already in the Hall of Fame, and most aren't even eligible yet. I've already addressed Schilling, Ortiz and Ramírez. While I projected the Hall of Fame chances of the 2015 Royals, I'm not interested in doing that for the young stars of other recent teams.
Obviously, the numbers or Hall of Famers on some of these teams, especially the more recent ones, will grow, as Morris, Raines, Schilling and others eventually get elected.
But already the vast world-champion teams have multiple Hall of Famers. In a 60-year stretch, only five teams don't have Hall of Famers yet. From 1947 to 1980, the 1960 Pirates and '68 Tigers were the only World Series champions without at least two Hall of Famers elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
All of the champions with no Hall of Famers or even just one played since 1980, so many of their best players aren't even eligible for Hall of Fame consideration yet (or are being kept out of Cooperstown because of drug suspicions). Few of the contenders who aren't automatic Hall of Famers have had second chances yet through the Expansion Era Committee.
As I noted in yesterday's post, I expect at least two players from the 2015 Royals to join the Hall of Fame. If I'm wrong, they will be one of few exceptions among World Series champions.
Source note: Players' ages are taken from the Baseball-Reference.com team rosters for the championship years.
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Yankee starting pitchers with the greatest teammates: Bullet Joe Bush and Mike Torrez
Bullet Joe Bush and Mike Torrez didn't spend long with the Yankees (or many teams). But they pitched well for New York. And they have two of the most amazing groups of teammates of any players in major league history.
This is perhaps the oddest post in this series, but it's a topic that has fascinated me for years: the coincidence of players' intersecting careers. And since two of the players with the most awesome collections of teammates in baseball history were briefly starting pitchers for the Yankees, I couldn't resist. I think these two might have the best teammate collections. Or two of the best three.
Bullet Joe Bush
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Bush pitched three solid years for the Yankees, going 26-7 in 1922, 19-15 in '23 and 17-16 in '24. His Yankee teammates included Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Earle Combs, Home Run Baker, Waite Hoyt and Herb Pennock.
The Yankees were managed by yet another Hall of Famer, Miller Huggins.
Another Yankee teammate, Lefty O'Doul, might have made the Hall of Fame if he had started out playing the outfield. He was a fellow pitcher of Bush's with the Yankees at age 25, but O'Doul was an unremarkable pitcher, going 1-1 and getting only one start in four years with the Yankees and Red Sox. He finally made it back to the majors as an outfielder in 1928 at age 31 and won two batting titles, hitting .398 in 1929 and .368 in 1932. His .349 career batting average is the fourth-highest of all time, behind Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby (both Bush teammates, as you'll see shortly) and Shoeless Joe Jackson.
O'Doul might be second to Babe Ruth among players who both pitched and played other positions in the major leagues. Which tells you how great Ruth was. O'Doul was an awful pitcher who revived his career by moving to the outfield. Ruth was a Hall of Fame pitcher who was such a great hitter they had to play him every day.
Philadelphia A's (second time)
In his final year, Bush was lucky to play with the most amazing collection of offensive talent I've found in any team, the 1928 Philadelphia A's (I wrote a story on this team for Baseball Digest back in the 1980s). Unfortunately, most of this talent wasn't in its prime, so the A's finished second that year, behind the Yankees. But these were Bush's Hall of Fame teammates that year: Cobb, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Cochrane, Eddie Collins, Tris Speaker, Al Simmons and Lefty Grove. (Speaker, along with Cobb, Hornsby and O'Doul makes four of the top six all-time leading batters who played with Bush. Throw in Ruth and Bush played with five of the top 10.) Read the rest of this entry »
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