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Would a deposit made by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston be insured by the FDIC
FDIC--97--8
Christopher L. Hencke, Counsel
This is in response to your letter dated October 1, 1997, requesting confirmation that a deposit made by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston ("FHLB-Boston") would be insured by the FDIC. As explained in your letter, FHLB-Boston has been requested to make a term or time deposit at the "Bank" ( ) in the approximate amount of $100,000. "Bank" is an FDIC-insured bank.
The FDIC insures the deposits at FDIC-insured depository institutions up to a limit of $100,000. See 12 U.S.C. § 1821(a); 12 U.S.C. § 1821(f). In part, a "deposit" is defined as "the unpaid balance of money or its equivalent received or held by a bank or savings association in the usual course of business and for which it has given or is obligated to give credit either conditionally or unconditionally, to a commercial, checking, savings, time, or thrift account, or which is evidenced by its certificate of deposit, thrift certificate, investment certificate, certificate of indebtedness, or other similar name . . . ." 12 U.S.C. § 1813(l)(1). This definition encompasses the proposed time deposit by FHLB-Boston at Bank. Therefore, the deposit would be insured up to $100,000 in accordance with the FDIC's insurance regulations. As discussed below, the applicable section of the regulations would depend upon whether the FHLB-Boston is classified as (1) a corporation; or (2) a public unit.
The FHLB-Boston and the other Federal Home Loan Banks are structured as corporations. See 12 U.S.C. § 1426 (providing for the issuance of stock for each Federal Home Loan Bank); 12 U.S.C. § 1427 (providing for the management of each Federal Home Loan Bank through a board of directors); 12 U.S.C. § 1432 (providing for the incorporation of each Federal Home Loan Bank). See also Walleri v. Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, 83 F.3d 1575, 1578 (9th Cir. 1996) (stating that the Federal Home Loan Banks are "operated as private corporations" for some purposes). Under the FDIC's insurance regulations, "[t]he deposit accounts of a corporation engaged in any independent activity shall be added together and insured up to $100,000 in the aggregate." 12 C.F.R. § 330.9(a). Therefore, if the FHLB-Boston is classified as a corporation, the time deposit at issue would be insured up to $100,000 in aggregation with any other deposits maintained by the FHLB-Boston at Bank.
Though structured as corporations, the Federal Home Loan Banks also could be described as instrumentalities of the United States. See 12 U.S.C. § 1431(e)(1) (referring to a Federal Home Loan Bank "or other instrumentality of the United States"). See also Fahey v. O'Melveny & Myers, 200 F.2d 420, 454 (9th Cir. 1952), cert. denied, 345 U.S. 952 (1953) (stating that the Federal Home Loan Banks for some purposes "are not private banking corporations but are public banking agencies of the United States"). Under the insurance regulations, "[e]ach official custodian of funds of the United States lawfully depositing such funds in an insured depository institution shall be separately insured in the amount of (i) Up to $100,000 in the aggregate for all time and savings deposits; and (ii) Up to $100,000 in the aggregate for all demand deposits." 12 C.F.R. § 330.14(a)(1). Therefore, if the FHLB-Boston (or the officer or director of the FHLB-Boston who controls the funds) is classified as an official custodian of United States funds, the time deposit at issue would be insured up to $100,000 in aggregation with any other United States time or savings deposits maintained by the same official custodian at BBC. "In order to qualify as an official custodian . . . such custodian must have plenary authority, including control, over funds owned by the public unit which the custodian is appointed or elected to serve." 12 C.F.R. § 330.14(b)(1). "Control of public funds includes possession, as well as the authority to establish accounts for such funds in insured depository institutions and to make deposits, withdrawals, and disbursements of such funds." Id.
You have not requested the FDIC to resolve the issue whether the FHLB-Boston--for deposit insurance purposes--should be classified as (1) a corporation; or (2) a public unit or official custodian of United States funds. Rather, you have requested confirmation that the proposed deposit would be insured in some manner. As discussed above, under 12 C.F.R. § 330.9(a) (governing the insurance of the deposits of corporations) or 12 C.F.R. § 330.14 (governing the insurance of the deposits of public units), the time deposit would be insured up to $100,000 (possibly in aggregation with other deposits).
In your letter, you state that the approximate amount of the deposit will be $100,000. Even if the deposit is not aggregated with any other deposit accounts under the regulations discussed above, the deposit will be uninsured to the extent that the balance--including interest--exceeds $100,000. See 12 C.F.R. § 330.3(i)(1) (for insurance purposes, "[t]he amount of a deposit is the balance of principal and interest unconditionally credited to the deposit account as of the date of default of the insured depository institution, plus the ascertainable amount of interest to that date . . .").
In paying insurance on deposits, the FDIC does not make determinations as to whether depositors--in making their deposits--have acted within the scope of their authority (statutory or contractual or otherwise). Accordingly, nothing in this letter should be construed as an opinion as to whether the FHLB-Boston possesses the statutory or other authority to make the proposed deposit. This letter merely addresses the issue whether the proposed deposit would be insured.
I hope that the information above is helpful. If you have any questions regarding this information, you may call me at (202) 898-8839.


In this episode Ken and Lynn discuss their memories with Disneyland. From their first visit, to recent years, they both have a lot to share about Disneyland. Going with family, friends, and more, listen to their exciting times growing up at Disneyland and discover why they have the passion they do for "The Happiest Place on Earth".
"Disney officials announced that the businesses would close by June 30, with demolition slated to begin in early July to clear the site for the new and as-yet-unnamed hotel, which will occupy 17 acres. It's unknown at this point if any of the closed businesses will reopen elsewhere in Anaheim, though talks are ongoing about one or more reopening inside the new hotel complex."
"With construction set to begin on a fourth hotel at the Disneyland Resort, it was announced that the ESPN Zone's last day of operation will be June 2, 2018. Other Downtown Disney locations including Rainforest Café, Earl of Sandwich, Starbucks West, AMC Theatres, Alamo, the Disney Vacation Club preview center and Walt Disney Travel Company Guest Services are expected to close by June 30, but specific dates are not yet available."
"Anaheim GardenWalk announced that an AMC Theatres will be opening in early 2019. The current Downtown Disney 12 location will be closing by June 30 to make way for the new hotel that the Disneyland Resort is building in what is currently part of Downtown Disney. The new AMC will open on the third-level of the shopping center next to House of Blues, which also relocated from Downtown Disney."
"Disney workers spent nearly three months renovating the elderly rail track system that the trolleys use along the pavement, repairing them for safety reasons and adding a ribbon of 50,000 bricks, which are not only decorative but also are better for the horses' hooves to walk on. During the renovations, visitors saw wooden barriers lining the middle of Main Street. The renovations also put a temporarily halt to the nightly parades."
"As we have previously shared, the pieces of original track remaining prior to this refurbishment were salvaged and preserved, and the previously updated pieces of track were being recycled. And today we are excited to welcome back our four-legged cast members, the Disneyland Resort horses, to Main Street, U.S.A.!"
"The attraction received a Disney/Pixar overlay as the parks get ready to host its first Pixar Fest."
Mr. Incredible, Jack Jack and Dash are leading the pack on the front car with Elastigirl stretching from the second car to the first. Violet is in her bubble in the third with Edna peeking out the back window. Frozone is on the opposite side of the front car."
"Oooooooooh – everyone's favorite Aliens from Disney•Pixar's "Toy Story" will be invading Disneyland Resort for Pixar Fest, and we are eternally grateful! For the duration of the festival, Redd Rockett's Pizza Port in Disneyland park will transform into Alien Pizza Planet – "A Better Place.""
"Disneyland is finalizing plans to launch a new online ordering system that allows visitors to look at menus on the resort's mobile app at any time during their day, and then order a meal for pick-up later. The new system will be available at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, but not at the hotels."
"Disneyland custodian Al Ramos came back from vacation in September 1984 with no work to return to, save for walking the picket line outside his job. The company wanted a two-year wage freeze, no health-insurance benefits for part-time workers and the freedom to outsource jobs. Members of a five-union coalition representing the theme park's custodians, ticket sellers, ride operators, sales clerks and warehouse workers soundly rejected Disneyland's final contract offer."
"A coalition that includes Anaheim Councilwoman Kris Murray, the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the county chapter of the California Restaurant Association launched a campaign Friday to block a measure that would raise the minimum wage for some hotel and restaurant workers."
"For seven years, Yeweinishet "Weini" Mesfin lived out of her Honda Civic.
A night janitor at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Mesfin decided not to tell family and coworkers that she was homeless, outside of one or two people."
"Before its current gig at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, the band originally formed as Billy Hill and the Hillbillies at Disneyland in Anaheim in 1986, playing in Critter Country, Big Thunder Ranch and the Golden Horseshoe Saloon. At one point, the group had three different lineups of musicians so it could perform daily and allow for band members' days off."
"Knott's new attraction, HangTime, is set to open Friday, May 18. California's first and only dive coaster, it will take riders up a vertical lift hill, pause for several seconds and then shoot them into a 15-story 96-degree drop. In all, HangTime boasts 2,189 feet of track and five inversions. It will be the second roller coaster in the Western hemisphere with a negative-g stall loop."
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'A has-been scumbag': Danny John-Jules reignites James Jordan feud
Katie Archer
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10 January 2022, 9:24 am ·2 min read
Danny John-Jules called James Jordan a 'scumbag'. (Getty Images)
Danny John-Jules has reignited an old feud with James Jordan by branding him a "has-been" and a "scumbag".
The pair first fell out in 2018 when Death In Paradise actor John-Jules was starring as a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing, where Jordan had found fame as a pro dancer.
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Jordan had already left the show but is known for his no-holds-barred commentary on Twitter during the series and offended John-Jules with a tweet calling his mum "miserable" as she watched his dance off from the studio audience.
Danny John-Jules danced with Amy Dowden on 'Strictly'. (BBC)
In the now-deleted tweet, Jordan wrote that the actor's mother, who was 82 and had Alzheimer's disease, looked "as miserable as him", sparking a flurry of outraged replies from John-Jules and his wife Petula Langlais.
Asked by Express.co.uk where his inspiration had come from in playing villain Sir Leigh Teabing in a new theatre adaptation of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, John-Jules implied he had looked to Jordan.
He said: "He had the nerve to go on social media to say that my 85-year-old mum with dementia looked miserable.
James Jordan and his wife Ola found fame on 'Strictly'. (PA Images)
"That scumbag. The has-been, never-been, could-have-been… What's his name? Apparently he's a dancer…
"It's easy for me to play villainous characters because I've come in contact with enough of them."
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At the time that the comments about John-Jules' mother were made, his wife Langlais had tweeted at Jordan: "Out of order! Attacking an elderly woman who has done nothing to you! You know nothing about our personal lives! That is below the belt!!! Love and light to you."
Jordan, who deleted the original tweet, replied: "I just stated facts… said what everyone was thinking. Not attacking anyone. She did look miserable when the camera was on her, but I'm sure she is a lovely lady. No malice intended. But everyone gets offended over everything nowadays."
Danny John-Jules was offended by Jordan's tweets. (BBC)
John-Jules tweeted: "So you take the p*** out of an 82 YO woman with Alzheimers #BigMan."
The pair also exchanged words over Jordan publicly sharing a private message Langlais had sent him about rumours that John-Jules had fallen out with his pro dance partner Amy Dowden, something that he and Dowden had denied, and telling him to "save your judgement".
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George Steinbrenner lectures small-market teams: on Baseball economics.
posted by owillis to baseball at 11:24 AM - 33 comments
I think he's right. If small markets would spend less time worrying about how the Yankees spend their money and more time wondering if it's really a good idea to spend millions on the Derek Bells, Jose Limas, & Mark Lorettas (God bless him, but is a utility infielder worth 5 million?) of the world maybe they'd have a more competitive team, too. When two of baseball's top 10 teams have payrolls in the lower 1/3 of the sport, doesn't that imply that it's more than a simple economic issue.
posted by herc at 12:22 PM on August 11, 2002
George Steinbrenner lectures small-market teams In other news, Albert Bell will hold fan appreciation day. Steinbrenner is as good for baseball as Bud Selig think he's right. If small markets would spend less time worrying about how the Yankees spend their money and more time wondering if it's really a good idea to spend millions on the Derek Bells, Jose Limas, & Mark Lorettas Steinbrenner is as guilty of wasting money as the Brewers, Tigers and Pirates (R. Mondesi, C. Fielder, J. Canseco, S. Hitchcock, etc.). The only difference is that when your team grosses billions of dollars from a TV deal and gets more money from their radio rights than most teams make from TV rights one can afforded to piss away money. Steinbrenner has set the mark for wasting money and accelerating salaries. Steinbrenner is not part of problem; he is the problem. The solution? A third team on NYC? - No way, I don't to give New York the pleasure. A team in north central N.J.? - I like that idea. A minimum team salary - I love than idea. A hard cap on salaries and a flexible cap on tickets, concessions and parking prices (only when parking is run/owned by the same person who owns the teams) - I also love this idea
posted by Bag Man at 03:36 PM on August 11, 2002
Bitter fans should just shut the hell up. Stienbrenner took years to perfect his business, has everyone forgot the Steve Kemp years? A team in NJ would fail, people already have a favorite team, just because a team is there doesn't mean people will like them.
posted by jbou at 03:47 PM on August 11, 2002
Bitter fans should just shut the hell up. Bitter? Well, I hail from a "large market" in the NL. I'm not bitter because my team spends a lot too and has had some success recently, but I think that Stienbrenner has no right to talk about what other teams should or should not do. Stienbrenner enjoys benefits that a majority of clubs can only dream about. Stienbrenner is blinded by the fact that he is NYC. Considering this, I feel Stienbrenner has no right what so ever to speak because his viewpoint is skewed to the point of absurdity. He can only see his own balance sheet and is oblivious to what is best for the game. Sorry pal, baseball is much, much bigger than 25 guys in pinstripes from the Bronx. I don�t deny that Stienbrenner is a good business man and built the Yanks up with some smart moves, but that does not give Stienbrenner the right to lambaste others for the exact same thing he has done and continues to do. Stupid fans and owners should shut the hell up.
Not to be a nitpicker, Bag Man, but the New York Yankees only signed one of the players you mentioned in your rant. All of them were picked up in mid-season trades. In fact, for the one player they DID sign after trading for him (Hitchcock), the Yankees signed him to a contract deal that paid him LESS than what he was making the year before ($6million to $4.9million). Listen, I hate the Yankees as much as anyone, but they ARE one of the smarter spending teams in the league. Here are their top 9 players according to salary: Derek Jeter $14,600,000 Bernie Williams $12,357,143 Mike Mussina $11,000,000 Jason Giambi $10,428,571 Roger Clemens $10,300,000 Andy Pettitte $9,500,000 Mariano Rivera $9,450,000 Robin Ventura $8,500,000 Jorge Posada $7,000,000 (from here) Jeter, Williams, Mussina, Giambi, Clemens, Pettitte, Rivera and Posada are arguably among the best players at their positions (with Mussina having a bad year (first one in 6 years), and Clemens being injured and Rivera missing some time). Ventura isn't among the best, but he's having a better year than many other free agents signed this year, so I figure that's over paying a bit. But the other 8 exemplify what the Yankees do: spend the big money on the good players and don't sign bad contracts with bad players (*coughHamptonMearesPerezPalmerHammondscough*).
posted by grum@work at 11:20 PM on August 11, 2002
And picking them up in trades in a sport where trades don't have to be at all balanced is somehow less economically piratical how? And your list only goes to prove everyone else's point- even if other teams were utterly, always, 100% on in their evaluation of talent, a team composed of the first four players on the list earns more than the combined payrolls of eight major league teams. Add Clemens to get a five player payroll and you've now spent more money on payroll than almost exactly one-half of the league (14 teams of 30). Yes, those contracts are fair and reasonable- and completely impossible for most teams to pay, no matter how brilliant and completely accurate their GMs are. It's not like GMs are constantly throwing good money away- yes, some of them do, many of them do. But even if they didn't they still couldn't be the Yankees. Billy Beane is widely considered the smartest GM in baseball- and he'll never be able to build a dynasty there because whenever one of his guys gets good George will offer 1/2 of the As payroll and Beane will have to start from scratch. Does that make him a poor GM? [You've also, BTW, conveniently forgotten about guys like Hideki Irabu- if the Marlins had signed him to that fat, horrid contract out of Asia, they'd have been regretting the 'investment' for years. For George? Eh. No big woop. He jut gets another. Mussina, considering his year right now, is looking to end up the same way. No other team in baseball could spend $11 million a year on a starter and say 'eh, we'll just trade at mid-season for another $5-6 million dollar guy.' El Duque similarly. The Yankees make mistakes too- they just cover them up under layers of other multi-million dollar players so they are easier to forget.]
posted by tieguy at 07:42 AM on August 12, 2002
Hold up tieguy. No one made the teams do these deal with the Yankees. I don't remember anyone holding a gun to the other teams and saying "Give the Yankees some good players for nothing in return!" The problem I have with many of the other teams is that they aren't even TRYING to build a better team. And if the fans don't think you're trying, they won't bother to show up. If they don't show up, the team gets no revenue, and the cycle continues. Just look at what happened when the Expos gave a glimmer of hope to their fans that they were going to TRY (trading for Colon):
Average Att.      Median Att. Expos, Not Trying        8,429            6,091 Expos, Trying           14,064           13,402
(from this article) And I haven't forgotten about Irabu. What did the Yankees do when they realized he was a bum? Turned around and dealt him to the Expos for Ted Lilly. Another smart trade by the Yankees (this time giving up the expensive player for the cheaper one). Money can't buy you championships. Just look at the Dodgers, Rangers, Red Sox and Mets. As it stands this morning, only one of those teams would make the playoffs. But what really bothers me is teams like Anaheim, Chicago (Cubs) and Detroit would actually have the gall to complain about the Yankees spending money. All three of those teams are owned by either very rich men or large corporations. They could easily spend money on better players. Instead, they complain when the Yankees do, but don't realize how they've wasted money on players like Erstad ($8million?!), Hundley ($6.5million?!) and Palmer ($8million?!).
posted by grum@work at 09:43 AM on August 12, 2002
grum@work and jbou, you should listen to tieguy. Stienbrenner has set the standard for pissing away money. Why must other teams give (*coughHamptonMearesPerezPalmerHammondscough*). more money than they are worth? That�s because the market demands it. Why does the market demand it?? *Cough* because Stienbrenner (among others) has set the market. And picking them up in trades in a sport where trades don't have to be at all balanced is somehow less economically piratical how? Excellent point. A lot of trades these days are done to dump salary. And who is there really and willing to take on these salaries? You guessed it! Stienbrenner! And who's willing to pay the same amount or more money come next year? You guess it! Stienbrenner! Stienbrenner has punched small market teams in the gut and now spits in there faces and blames them for the problem he has created.
posted by Bag Man at 09:48 AM on August 12, 2002
But what really bothers me is teams like Anaheim, Chicago (Cubs) and Detroit would actually have the gall to complain about the Yankees spending money. The Cubs do spend a lot of money. The Cubs do try, that�s a fact. They have; however, had a limited amount of success (Winning the Wild Card in '98, leading the NL Central most of '02, and ending with a winning record in '02). In both 98 and 02 the Cubs made some smart moves, but they only paid off in the short-run. Also, I've never heard of anyone in the Cubs organization complain about the way the Yankees spend money. You do have a point about the Rangers management. After giving A-Rod $250M, they should keep quit. Palmer ($8million?!) That's unfair. Not only is Palmer a quality player, he just got hurt. You're lambasting the Tigers for bad luck and circumstances beyond anyone�s control.
Bag Man:Why must other teams give (*coughHamptonMearesPerezPalmerHammondscough*) more money than they are worth? That�s because the market demands it. Bullshit. There is nothing in economics that says you have to piss your money away on players just because someone else does. Are you telling me that there were no AAA pitchers in the minors that couldn't have done what Hampton has done the last two years? Or even some cheaper/younger players? Or that Pat Meares was significantly better than an AAA shortstop at a tenth the price? Just because a player demands $5million a year doesn't mean you have to pay him that. Seattle lost an arbitration hearing a couple of years ago to Brian L. Hunter. They immediately announced they didn't want to pay him that much and cut him instead of signing him. Oakland decided they didn't want to pay Giambi $10million a year, so they let him go and gave his job to Carlos Pena (who they've since traded). Look at the Blue Jays: they ditched Homer Bush and gave the job to first Joe Lawrence and then Orlando Hudson. They filled their 3B position with Eric Hinske instead of signing some older player to a bloated contract. They are getting decent production at catcher from Ken Huckaby and Tom Wilson (a combined .680OPS (or so)) for less than $500,000, but a team like Kansas City decided that it would be a better idea to blow $2.5million on Brent Mayne (a .628 OPS). Even Minnesota gets it. When Knoblauch's salary demands became to high, they dealt him to NY. In return they got Eric Milton and some other players whose names escape me. They knew that at age 30, Knoblauch probably wouldn't be getting any better than he was now, and he'd probably get worse. And he did. So instead of investing the money foolishly on him, they saved it for some other part of the team, used minor leaguers at 2B and rode Eric Milton's arm for the next couple of years. As for choosing Palmer being unfair, no it isn't. Part of player evaluation is injuries. It was a well known fact that Palmer was injury prone. He'd never played a full season of baseball without missing time due to injuries, and he was 31 years old when they signed him. And the deal was designed to pay him more every year he got older. Did they think he was going to get healthier/stronger as he got older? As for Steinbrenner taking on salaries in a deal, why is he to be blamed? I don't remember him demanding people trade him players that cost too much. In fact, why are these teams trading away these wonderful players? I mean, it can't possibly be because they made a mistake and signed a player to a contract that wasn't at value to their contributions, was it? If so, that must be Steinbrenner's fault! He made them sign that contract!
There is nothing in economics that says you have to piss your money away on players just because someone else does. I�m no expert, but I know when some basic Econ 101 principles are at work (i.e. Supply and demand and market leadership). The players in small market teams gain leverage over their teams by pointing out the larger contracts of players in larger markets. Small market teams have basicly two options: sign the player at the larger contract or loose that player with little or compensation. Then they must take their chances with rookies amd lesser players. Some of these minor leaguers work out, but that�s the exception and not the rule. Most AA or AAA rushed to the major fizzle or never develop. The goal of baseball is win the World Series, and that goal should be no more real to a team in KC/Minnesota/Montreal than it is in NYC/LA/Chicago. The goal of baseball is not to continuously dumb players. Winning is achieved done by gathering talented rookies and veterans, a mix of role players and superstars and making late season additions. These three types of players add up to the nucleus of a ball club and it�s supporting cast. But what happens when your best talent leaves every 3-5 years? It happened in Montreal, it�s happening to the Indians and continues to happen to other clubs. Small market teams have become the farm system of the Yankees and others. I do concede that small market teams can win. Oakland and Seattle are perfect examples (so are the Indians of a few years ago). But again, that was done with uncanny player development, hometown discounts and a healthy dose of luck. They are the exceptions and not rule. Most teams simple can't compete the way Oakland and Seattle has. Look at the Blue Jays: they ditched Homer Bush and gave the job to first Joe Lawrence and then Orlando Hudson. They filled their 3B position with Eric Hinske instead of signing some older player to a bloated contract. They are getting decent production at catcher from Ken Huckaby and Tom Wilson (a combined .680OPS (or so)) for less than $500,000, but a team like Kansas City decided that it would be a better idea to blow $2.5million on Brent Mayne (a .628 OPS). And guess what's going to happen when the above-mentioned players realize that they're good? They will demand bigger contracts, which will price them out of their current team's range. Then the players will be traded for prospects or simply let loose to test free agency. As for Steinbrenner taking on salaries in a deal, why is he to be blamed? I don't remember him demanding people trade him players that cost too much. In fact, why are these teams trading away these wonderful players? I mean, it can't possibly be because they made a mistake and signed a player to a contract that wasn't at value to their contributions, was it? If so, that must be Steinbrenner's fault! He made them sign that contract! You have missed my point a little. Steinbrenner can do what every wants, I will concede that to you. However, Steinbrenner has missed the boat on the affects of all those big contracts he offered and the $120 million plus payroll he has unleashed. It's unfair and hypocritical to lecture small market teams for doing what he does. In other words he says "You have a problem with money because you waste it." When the truth of matter is that Steinbrenner does nothing but waste money himself. So I guess grum@work, small market teams should do as Steinbrenner says and not how he does.
you know: it's too bad that steinbrenner has so much money to play with. it is, because in spite of that, his organization is managed by some good people who understand how to develop great teams. a lot of the good players on the yankees were developed by the organization itself: mariano rivera; derek jeter; jorge posada; bernie williams; alfonso soriano; andy pettite. it's staggering what the yankees have done for themselves. new york made choices that they did not have to make. new york chose to keep players it developed, like jeter and williams, rather than continually develop new players and thus keep their payroll low. is that the best decision? it isn't always. it's just the preference of the organization, and i don't think it's right to rake ny over the coals for it. personally, i think detractors should get over the amount of money that steinbrenner spends. a smartly run organization, such as the oakland athletics, can contend: billy beane and his people have proven that. don't give me examples like the brewers and the royals: they're run like shit. if you gave them money, you'd have the mid-late 80s version of the yankees. there is a revolution in MLB. it started with oakland, and with new york; people stopped worrying about batting average and started worrying about OBP. people stopped worrying about strikeouts and started worrying about SLG. the revolution is spreading, finally. it hasn't caught up with the royals: they still think they live in the mid 80s, when many teams had astroturf and no-slug wonders like the cardinals could perennially contend. new york strays, because they have the money to make mistakes, but oakland can't afford to. when kansas city realizes that they needn't pay roberto hernandez if a joe borowski can put up better numbers, they'll have made progress. give them all the money in the world, and it probably wouldn't matter.
posted by moz at 03:57 PM on August 12, 2002
new york made choices that they did not have to make. new york chose to keep players it developed, like jeter and williams, rather than continually develop new players and thus keep their payroll low. is that the best decision? it isn't always. it's just the preference of the organization, and i don't think it's right to rake ny over the coals for it. That's easy to say, but what happens when you can't afford to do that? Moz, it�s irrelevant that the Yankees developed most of their talent because they�re one only a few teams in baseball that could afford to keep such talent. If the Expos/Royals/Tigers developed those players would be gone in a few years. Moz, if you want a perfect example, look at the Expos teams of early and mid 1990s. If the Expos were blessed with cash they might kept D. Martinez, R. Johnson, L. Walker, M. Alou, J. Wetland, T. Torrasco (Sp.?), M. Lanscing (Sp.?), M. Grudzielanek, and others. That woud have been some team. Anyway I'm not raking the Yankees for being smart or making good moves. Cudos to Steinbrenner for doing all that. I am raking Steinbrenner for opening is mouth and saying some insulting things. I am raking him for being hypocrite. I am raking him for citizen small-markets that can�t compete in a system that Steinbrenner himself drives. I will concede that Steinbrenner makes a decent point when he asserts that one of the goals of the baseball owner is gain back profit on the resale of his team. Never the less, that does absolve Steinbrenner�s conduct, continued stupid remarks and complete skewed perspective. Steinbrenner needs a dose of reality.
First of all, it seems odd to include the Canadian teams into this mix as the combination of cultural differences and the fickle exchange rate will always make teams north of the border dubious participants in the league. And it's not just baseball -- ask the basketball fans in Memphis. And even if we do, wasn't Toronto considered a "Large Market" 10 years ago? They could certainly spend freely then (and now, as they're the ones who gave Mondesi that contract). And how is Oakland a "small market?" The SF Bay area the nation's 5th largest media market! Surely everyone considers the Braves to be a large-market team, but pre 1991 were they worthy of similar consideration? Were the Braves part of the problem in the 1980s? How about St. Louis? By most accounts they're the nation's 21st largest media market. The city ranked ahead of them...Pittsburgh PA. But wait, the Pirates are a small market team. So what does that make St. Louis... It seems to me that we've allowed the owners to define "small market" not based on, say, the actual size of a markeet, but rather on their individual ability to make a buck and/or field a winning. As long as they can always define who is and is not a small market based on what's most convenient for them there will always be problems. Check out the nation's top 50 media markets here: http://www.proadvance.com/topmediamarkets.html
Quick note, Herc: Toronto didn't give Mondesi that contract. They inherited it from his days in Los Angeles instead of paying what would have been more for Shawn Green. And yes Herc, it's been determined that a team can be both small (Toronto 1981, Cleveland 1981), big (Toronto 1993, Cleveland 1995) and small again (Toronto 2002, Cleveland 2002), depending on what is to be gained (Small? Give us more money! Big? Buy us a stadium or we leave!) And please don't include the Tigers, Bag Man, as a team that can't afford expensive players. The same owner who owns them also owns the Detroit Red Wings, whose payroll is one of the highest in the NHL (more than the Tigers, actually). He doesn't seem to have a problem with signing expensive free agents and assembling a powerhouse team in that sport, even though they have a smaller revenue base (less home games, smaller stands/arena) than the Tigers.
That's easy to say, but what happens when you can't afford to do that? you keep developing new talent. baseball isn't sex, and the playoffs aren't an orgasm. you don't ever stop producing talent in your farm system. Moz, it�s irrelevant that the Yankees developed most of their talent because they�re one only a few teams in baseball that could afford to keep such talent. why is it irrelevant? even if they lost their good players, they should (and do) develop more of it. new york's style is to use its good players in the minor leagues as trade bait: the jeff weaver trade is a good example. both john-ford griffin and john arnold were well thought of in the ny organization. i don't see the difference between keeping good players and developing more as one being better than other: i see them as simple preferences. like i said, new york's preference is to keep its talent; like i said, it isn't always the best philosophy. If the Expos/Royals/Tigers developed those players would be gone in a few years. Moz, if you want a perfect example, look at the Expos teams of early and mid 1990s. If the Expos were blessed with cash they might kept D. Martinez, R. Johnson, L. Walker, M. Alou, J. Wetland, T. Torrasco (Sp.?), M. Lanscing (Sp.?), M. Grudzielanek, and others. That woud have been some team. and whose fault is that? why, the dumbass teams that stopped producing such talent. even with the parity of the NFL, teams in that league must still be well-run to succeed consistently. the only consistency of the royals has been their gross stupidity. randy johnson was dealt for mark langston at a time when the expos were contending (1989), i thought. in which case, that's certainly their fault. and... tony tarasco?
Here's the thing: Some teams spend wisely, some don't. (The Pittsburgh Pirates are a notable example: See Derek Bell, Kevin Young, Pat Meares, etc.) The Yankees, for the most part, spend wisely. They just do it a ton. The problem is, Steinbrenner's revenues through the team's exclusive TV deal allow him to massively outspend teams and still turn a profit. He can even afford the occasional gross blunder. If a better revenue sharing plan existed, to curb this kind of disparity, I think you'd see wasteful spending start to clean up. Either that or some owners would have to be really willing to trade making a profit for a chance to win. And after enough wasted money, that would curb. Players who are much better deserve more money. Players who have been around a long time and aren't good can be replaced; $5 million a year is not worth a "Veteran presence" who's a "leader in the clubhouse" and "can't hit, run, or field".
posted by nath at 12:01 AM on August 13, 2002
One other point: The Royals couldn't afford Jermaine Dye or Johnny Damon. But they ponied up $6 million a year for Roberto Hernandez and $4.9 million a year for Neifi Perez. (Each of whom, I believe, were acquired in the trading of the first two.) They turned promising young outfielders into a bad reliever who is worth more because he's a "closer", and the worst regular in the major leagues. Economic choice? Or a franchise that doesn't know what it's doing?
The Royals couldn't afford Jermaine Dye or Johnny Damon. But they ponied up $6 million a year for Roberto Hernandez and $4.9 million a year for Neifi Perez. (Each of whom, I believe, were acquired in the trading of the first two.) Point of fact: R. Hernandez and N. Perez had nothing to do with the J. Dye or J. Damon trades. R. Hernandez was acquired from the White Sox and N. Perez came from the Rockies. And how is Oakland a "small market?" The SF Bay area the nation's 5th largest media market! Point of fact: Although the SF Bay may be bigger than other "small markets" it is made smaller by having two teams in that one market. The Giant and A's share fans. Combine that with near by Seattle, which may draw fans from Northern California, and the Bay Area gets much, much smaller. you keep developing new talent. baseball isn't sex, and the playoffs aren't an orgasm. you don't ever stop producing talent in your farm system. Moz, while it is true that any farm system does constantly produce talent, constant talent production does not translate into competitiveness. A team needs cash to keep players around (Which the Yankees have the Expos do not). If the Yankees played in KC or Montreal all the stars they produced would have left. Further, the Yankees might not be able to afford to draft stars in the first place and or the Yankees would have to trade them a away after their deafted talent developed. To compete, a team needs to keep its players and let them gel. That takes several years. How do you keep those players? With guess what? Money. So Moz, it is irrelevant whether talent was drafted or acquire via free agency. Pure talent needs the time to gel and develop into a winner (The only exception I can think of this the 97 Marlins, but did they get their instant success? They spent tons of money. Why did they spend tons of money? Keep up in the arms race with other teams.) Baseball is not traditional business, different teams are not, as Steinbrenner suggested, competing business. On some level, baseball teams are different branch offices of Major League Baseball. The health of the overall organization (MLB) may depend on the health of each of its branch offices (different teams). If one office is failing, them that office is helped out by one of the other offices, the office is shut down or the office is moved. Revenue sharing certainly won�t take bread off Steinbrenner's plate. In fact it may indirectly help Steinbrenner by drawing more fans to the game. As someone noted above, when the Expos did better they drew more fans. I�m sure those extra fans did more than just watch Expos games. May be they when out and bought Major League apparel or got interested in other money generating activities of the game. I don't believe in revenue sharing to line the pockets of rich, white men and large corporations who run teams. What I do support is forcing owners to maintain a minimum payroll. This will allow more teams to at least have a fighting chance to sign good players and/or keep talent to build a solid nucleus.
The New York Yankees and New York Mets combine to split one market, does that make both small market teams? The Los Angeles Dodgers and Anaheim Angels split one market, does that make both small market teams? The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox split one market, does that make both small market teams? Why is it that we allow Oakland that excuse, but not the other 7 teams who are in a similar situation?
posted by herc at 11:24 AM on August 13, 2002
And "...Although the SF Bay may be bigger than other "small markets"..." Other "small markets!" the San Francisco Bay Area is the 5th largest city in the country! There are only for areas larger than SF. It the cut-off for a large market is any city smaller than, say, Chicago, then there's no way any team can compete!
Bag Man:Point of fact: R. Hernandez and N. Perez had nothing to do with the J. Dye or J. Damon trades. R. Hernandez was acquired from the White Sox and N. Perez came from the Rockies. Point of fact: Neifi Perez was acquired from the Colorado Rockies as part of a three-team deal with the Oakland A's, who received Jermaine Dye. Roberto Hernandez was acquired from Tampa Bay as part of a three-team deal with the Oakland A's, who received Johnny Damon. So, in fact, they have EVERYTHING to do with the J.Dye and J.Damon trades. References here and here.
bag man: Moz, while it is true that any farm system does constantly produce talent, constant talent production does not translate into competitiveness. neither does keeping your "best" players. the yankees thought they ought to keep chuck knoblauch, didn't they? how about sterling hitchcock? Further, the Yankees might not be able to afford to draft stars in the first place and or the Yankees would have to trade them a away after their deafted talent developed. you know, bag man, there's a reason why MLB's draft is 50 rounds: it's unpredictable. do you know how many stars have flopped on the way to the majors? chad hermanson? chat hutchinson, for that matter? rick ankiel? travis lee? josh hamilton looked like hot shit in the tampa bay organization: after two straight years of injury trouble, though, his major league career is in serious doubt. forget about drafting the big money stars: sometimes it works out and sometimes not. even the yankees have been victims of that (remember wily mo pena?).
The New York Yankees and New York Mets combine to split one market, does that make both small market teams? The Los Angeles Dodgers and Anaheim Angels split one market, does that make both small market teams? The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox split one market, does that make both small market teams? NYC - Two teams for a metro area of 15M+ people Chicago - Two teams for metro area of 8M+ people LA - Two Teams for a metro of 10M+ people San Francisco metro area and Oakland metro area - Two teams for a combined metro area of 1.2M+ Even if we expand our count to San Francisco County and Alameda Country the grand total is two teams for a combined population of 2.2M+ (I do not included some other countries of the "Bay Area" because similar counties are not included with the NYC/LA/Chicago stats) At most the Giants and Oakland still have a smaller pool of fans than the teams you mentioned. Even including the outlying regions in the "Bay Area" the Giants and Oakland can't split the same number of fans as Chicago/NYC/LA. See here There is a huge difference between SF/Oakland metro area and Chicago/NYC/LA metro areas. neither does keeping your "best" players. the yankees thought they ought to keep chuck knoblauch, didn't they? how about sterling hitchcock? I have no idea what you're arguing. But, if the Yankees played in KC they wouldn't be able to keep any of there star players. Well, I may understand what you�re getting at, but knoblauch and hitchcock are good players they were never superstars. Both of player you note were good, even all-stars, but not nearly at the level of any of the players the Yankees had. you know, bag man, there's a reason why MLB's draft is 50 rounds: it's unpredictable. do you know how many stars have flopped on the way to the majors? chad hermanson? chat hutchinson, for that matter? rick ankiel? travis lee? josh hamilton looked like hot shit in the tampa bay organization: after two straight years of injury trouble, though, his major league career is in serious doubt. forget about drafting the big money stars: sometimes it works out and sometimes not. even the yankees have been victims of that (remember wily mo pena?). Moz, good point, but your argument is too nearsighted. What happens when these players that are drafted in the late rounds realized that they�re good? They are likely to demand more money. Then what happens? They either get the money which the market demands (set by the Chicago/NYC/LA teams) or they leave town via a trade or free agency. grum@work, I stand corrected on the facts of the two trades. I'm amazed that we are no longer talking about the thread and no one has really challenged by point about the thread. Steinbrenner should not spout BS when he has a history of doing exactly what he condemns small-markets for going. Also, because Steinbrenner sits on a cash cow I don't think he even comprehends were other teams are coming from. Perhaps many owners should not say the stuff Steinbrenner says (like the Rangers owner who gave A-Rod $250M). But, what really pisses me off is that Steinbrenner is among the worst offenders in a system he drives. Steinbrenner has the right to blow is money, but he does not stand any moral high ground even if he thinks he does. I don't agree that Selig or anyone in MLB has all the answers. I think Selig is one of the biggest parts of the problem. But does anyone here think that the "system" does not need some adjustment or change? Even the players union seems amenable to a change. If these hardliners can concede at least a little to the hardliners on the owners side surly someone here thinks change is needed. Or I guess, according to Moz and grum@work everything is perfect.
What happens when these players that are drafted in the late rounds realized that they�re good? They are likely to demand more money. Then what happens? They either get the money which the market demands (set by the Chicago/NYC/LA teams) or they leave town via a trade or free agency. and you keep on developing talent to replace them, bag man. it's time for teams to quit complaining and just do. if you stop developing talent and you begin to lose, you've no one to blame but yourself. i never said everything is perfect. the steroid testing agreed upon by both the player's union and MLB is pathetically weak. but with regards to "competitive balance," i'd rather teams try to be more creative rather than whine about their cashflow. it's worked for oakland: by now there's no excuse not to follow their lead. i'm sick of hearing about this crap, quite frankly.
and you keep on developing talent to replace them, bag man. Easier said than done. And again, a critical mass of young talent does not equal success or even a shot success. Success comes from good players staying together for several years. The reality of many teams does not allow this to happen. Do you reall think a bunch of first rookies just up from AAA and AA can compete and win? but with regards to "competitive balance," i'd rather teams try to be more creative rather than whine about their cashflow. it's worked for oakland: by now there's no excuse not to follow their lead. If every team had a brilliant GM like Bill Beane then every small-market team could be like Oakland. But, those types of Beanes don't sprout from the ground! I'm not asserting that it can't ever be done, but I am saying that some teams don't even have a chance. I don't want all teams to equal, but I do want the KCs of the world to have a fighting shot at success, or at least a way to check the power of the big boys. I support some sort of baseline. Moz, are you against that? Are you for greed or for the game? Or maybe you're just a Yankees fan. And don't pull that "it's always been like is." Because 1) the disparity has never been greater and 2) When ever injustice or unfairness occurs it should changed regardless it was acceptable in the past.
the steroid testing agreed upon by both the player's union and MLB is pathetically weak. Well, you and I can at least agree on one thing. But it's a step in the right direction and at least it's a sign the players and owners are willing to compromise.
KC has a fighting shot at success, if they'd like to follow through. they need to quit playing scrubs like neifi perez and start playing some guys who can hit -- preferably who can walk too. they need to draft more college players and more college pitchers, and they need to hang in there, because if they keep at it, they'll make it. you don't have to be brilliant to succeed in baseball. it's a sport of copycats, anyway. just start copying oakland (the way that toronto is doing) instead of the mid-80s cardinals. and i'm a cub fan.
This follow up article regarding Steinbrenner may be of interest...
posted by jerseygirl at 04:39 PM on August 13, 2002
I never said everything is perfect. What I objected to was statement that Steinbrenner was the worst offender for spending too much money on players. He isn't, as Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Detroit are worse (off the top of my head) and he's got a point with his complaint. If I had my way there would be a salary cap/luxury tax. I'd set it at $90million. However, I'd also institute a "salary floor" of $50million. If a team drops below the "floor" for two seasons in a row, it's deemed that they are not trying to be competitive and they lose an equal percentage of the revenue sharing that they are below the "floor". So if the Twins payroll (for the 40-man roster and signing bonuses for high draft picks) was $45million, they'd only get 90% of their revenue sharing payout. (I'm not sure exactly how you force a team to spend more money on players (but given the current climate, you shouldn't have to try to hard), but it would allow the fans to identify which teams aren't "trying to win", and stop those teams from leeching money from the better (trying) teams.) the disparity has never been greater According to the New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract, the Index of Competitive Balance for each of the decades is as follows (where the higher percentage is more competitive): 1870s - 21% 1880s - 24% 1890s - 27% 1900s - 30% 1910s - 36% 1920s - 34% 1930s - 31% 1940s - 34% 1950s - 34% (1958 being the most competitive year in history) 1960s - 40% 1970s - 45% 1980s - 56% 1990s - 57% (Bill James does note that it's being going slightly down hill since 1997) The ICB is a calculation based on two elements: standard deviation of winning percentage for teams in each single season (averaged for the decade), and standard deviation of winning percentages among franchises for the decade as a whole. I don't want all teams to equal, but I do want the KCs of the world to have a fighting shot at success, or at least a way to check the power of the big boys. But why? If KC is a horribly run franchise, why should they impede the ability of a better run franchise? That's seems almost, well, communist. :) (regarding threat of fine to Steinbrenner from Selig) And if Bud Selig thinks what Steinbrenner said was wrong, then it must be right because Selig's been wrong/lying about pretty much everything else recently.
And let's make no mistake about it, KC has been awfully run over the last ten years. Even who follows Royals fan in his third decade should even realize that charity begins at home. Contend? Probably unrealistic. I think most fans would be happier with a team that would simply be competent. You don't need Billy Beane, Pedro Martinez or Joe Torre to do any of those things.
posted by jackhererra at 10:59 PM on August 13, 2002
grum@work, We seem to in be in agreement with respect to at least one thing. If I had my way there would be a salary cap/luxury tax. I'd set it at $90million. However, I'd also institute a "salary floor" of $50million I completely agree with this statement; in fact, it�s something I�ve said all along. However, I'd likely set the minimum salary a little lower, but that�s just semantics. On other things we don�t seem to see eye-to-eye. I don't want all teams to equal, but I do want the KCs of the world to have a fighting shot at success, or at least a way to check the power of the big boys. But why? If KC is a horribly run franchise, why should they impede the ability of a better run franchise? That's seems almost, well, communist. :) And why are these teams poorly run? One is just plain poor management; I'll give you that. But, the second reason is that when big market teams spend a lot and push salaries up and small-market teams are at times forced in bad business decisions. If the Yankees and Cubs can pay a hack $7 then he Royals are forced to pay a similar hack about the same. Why? Because that�s the going rate for that kind of talent. The impact on the Yankees is minimal, but on small-market teams the impact is huge. The only other alternative is to go with AAA and AA players or field a team of major league also-rans. It's a hard choice, and it�s one no team should have to make. It�s not only unfair to the teams, but also unfair to the fans. When I put down my $20-$30 to see a game, I want to see the best product that MLB has to offer. I don�t want to see compromised talent simply because my team can�t afford to keep-up in the arms race. If I wanted to AAA and AA players I�d go to a minor league game (Which, incidentally I do from time-to-time. I pay much less, but get less too.) According to the New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract, the Index of Competitive Balance for each of the decades is as follows Compelling stats, but your basic argument is that since it was unfair in the past it should be unfair in the future. That�s a terrible argument. With arguments like that no progress on any issue can be made. Well, at least we agree on the minimum salary thing.
Compelling stats, but your basic argument is that since it was unfair in the past it should be unfair in the future. That�s a terrible argument. With arguments like that no progress on any issue can be made. But look at the stats: it's more competitive nowadays than at any time in baseball history (except for that 1958 season). I was just taking issue with the notion that "disparity has never been greater". What happens if the Twins get to the World Series? Will that just be considered a "fluke"? What if they make the playoffs three years in a row (not an impossibility since Cleveland and Chicago are going backwards and Detroit and Kansas City are clueless). What if their payroll doesn't significantly increase? This is a distinct possibility as they are LOADED with cheap talent for the next 4 years: Rivas, Hunter, Jones, Ortiz, Mientkiewicz, Radke, Milton, Guardado, Koskie, Pierzynski, Mohr, Romero and Lohse are either locked into contracts or don't have enough major league time to become free agents. Considering they have Restovich, Cuddyer, LeCroy, Kielty, Morneau, Ford and Johnson waiting to come up to the majors, they'll be able to replace any of these players if the arbitration awards become too high for those that qualify. If all this happens, do you think people will back off the whole "money buys titles" ideas?


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Editor's note: In "Food for Change," we'll profile groups out there connecting people to better food access. In this series we want to applaud the passionate people and organizations doing meaningful work with food in their communities. Please share tips for others to include in this column in the comments below.
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What is the most common type of coaxial cable used to carry video signals?
The most common coaxial type to carry video signals is RG-59 B/U type 75 ohm coaxial cable.
In what kinds of applications is coaxial cable used?
The coaxial cable family is commonly used in data processing equipment and information systems.
Do coaxial cables degrade over time?
Yes. Over time, a coaxial cable will degrade and need to be replaced in order to maintain the integrity of the signal.
What is the difference between coaxial, triaxial, and twinaxial cable?
Coaxial cable uses two conductors that share a common axis. In triaxial cable, there are three conductors that share an axis. Twinaxial is different because it uses two twisted conductors surrounded by a common shield. The conductors in twinaxial cable don't technically share an axis but are twisted together, giving the cable the "feel" of a shared axis.
Which types of coaxial cable does Allied carry?
We carry a large selection of coaxial cable products including triaxial, twinaxial, low loss coax cable, low noise, high power, and high temperature options. We also distribute RG coax cable products manufactured by Belden Cable and Alpha Wire Company.
What should I consider when deciding which Coaxial Cable to buy?
Coaxial Cabling is designed for the transmission of high frequency signals with a minimum of loss. Coaxial wire and cable is offered with various configurations, and the most common ones are listed on the previous page. When purchasing coaxial cable, you should consider impendence, environmental temperature, working voltage, signal loss at specific frequencies, power rating and cost. If a type of coax cabling is not listed please contact our sales department.
Coaxial cable is a type of copper cable specially built with a metal shield and other components engineered to block signal interference. It is primarily used by cable TV companies to connect their satellite antenna facilities to customer homes and businesses. It is also sometimes used by telephone companies to connect central offices to telephone poles near customers. Some homes and offices use coaxial cable, too, but its widespread use as an Ethernet connectivity medium in enterprises and data centers has been supplanted by the deployment of twisted pair cabling.
In recent years, coaxial cables have become an essential component of our information superhighway. They are found in a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial installations. From broadcast, community antenna television (CATV), local area network (LAN), closed circuit television (CCTV) to many other applications, coax has laid the foundation for a simple, cost-effective communications infrastructure.
Coaxial cable received its name because it includes one physical channel that carries the signal surrounded -- after a layer of insulation -- by another concentric physical channel, both running along the same axis. The outer channel serves as a ground. Many of these cables or pairs of coaxial tubes can be placed in a single outer sheathing and, with repeaters, can carry information for a great distance.
Coaxial cable was invented in 1880 by English engineer and mathematician Oliver Heaviside, who patented the invention and design that same year. AT&T established its first cross-continental coaxial transmission system in 1940. Depending on the carrier technology used and other factors, twisted pair copper wire and optical fiber are alternatives to coaxial cable.
Coax cables have concentric layers of electrical conductors and insulating material. This construction ensures signals are enclosed within the cable and prevents electrical noise from interfering with the signal.
The center conductor layer is a thin conducting wire, either solid or braided copper. A dielectric layer, made up of an insulating material with very well-defined electrical characteristics, surrounds the wire. A shield layer then surrounds the dielectric layer with metal foil or braided copper mesh. The whole assembly is wrapped in an insulating jacket. The outer metal shield layer of the coax cable is typically grounded in the connectors at both ends to shield the signals and as a place for stray interference signals to dissipate.
A key to coaxial cable design is tight control of cable dimensions and materials. Together, they ensure the characteristic impedance of the cable takes on a fixed value. High-frequency signals are partially reflected at impedance mismatches, causing errors.
Characteristic impedance is sensitive to signal frequency. Above 1 GHz, the cable maker must use a dielectric that doesn't attenuate the signal too much or change the characteristic impedance in a way that creates signal reflections.
Electrical characteristics of coax are application-dependent and crucial for good performance. Two standard characteristic impedances are 50 ohms, used in moderate power environments, and 75 ohms, common for connections to antennas and residential installations.
Hard-line coaxial cable relies on round copper tubing and a combination of metals as a shield, such as aluminum or copper. These cables are commonly used to connect a transmitter to an antenna. Triaxial cable has a third layer of shielding that is grounded to protect signals transmitted down the cable. Rigid-line coaxial cables are made up of twin copper tubes that function as unbendable pipes. These lines are designed for indoor use between high-power radio frequency (RF) transmitters. Radiating cable mimics many components of hard-line cable, but with tuned slots in the shielding matched to the RF wavelength at which the cable will operate. It is commonly used in elevators, military equipment, and underground tunnels.
In the home and small offices, short coaxial cables are used for cable television, home video equipment, amateur radio equipment and measuring devices. Historically, coaxial cables were also used as an early form of Ethernet, supporting speeds of up to 10 Mbps, but coax has supplanted by the use of twisted pair cabling. However, they remain widely in use for cable broadband internet. Coaxial cables are also used in automobiles, aircraft, military and medical equipment, as well as to connect satellite dishes, radio and television antennae to their respective receivers.
Depending upon the application, many different types of conductor constructions may be found in coaxial cables.
Solid copper conductors are popular on many CCTV installations. Solid conductors provide less chance for distortion and line loss than copper covered steel. However, copper is a soft material and will break if repeatedly flexed. It is best used on permanent installation.
Many small strands of copper can be used to make up any gauge size. Stranded conductors provide increased flexibility over solid conductors. This design has become popular for use on pan and tilt cameras, robotics and other applications that require repeated flexing.
In some applications strength is a key requirement. Steel conductors covered with copper may be needed to prevent breakage in an active environment. Copper covered steel conductors provide added strength and RF support and are often used in CATV and MATV applications.
The inner conductor of a coaxial cable is separated by an insulating material from the surrounding shield(s). This "dielectric" material is often chosen in order to maintain consistent electrical properties and minimize signal loss. The result is a clear, trouble-free transmission.
Note: foamed dielectric materials provide a lightweight composition suitable for many coaxial constructions. Foaming the dielectric also contributes to increased clarity in high-speed transmissions.
PE-Solid Polyethylene: good for low-temperature applications.
FPE-Foamed Polyethylene: provides lower attenuation and capacitance than solid PE.
Air-Spaced: supports a lower dielectric constant than Polyethylene while allowing for a small diameter cable size.
FEP-Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene: excellent for high temperature and plenum applications. Low dielectric constant for clear signal transmission.
FFEP-Foamed Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene: extremely low dielectric constant.
In coaxial applications, shielding is an important part of the overall composition of the cable. Shielding not only protects the loss of signal in the high-frequency application but also helps to prevent EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference) in the circuit. There are three popular types of shielding available from Coleman/CCI: overall foil, braid and foil/braid.
Foil shields are commonly used as an effective, low-cost application to prevent EMI/RFI interference. The construction consists of a layer of aluminum with a polyester backing that is overlapped to provide 100% coverage.
Braid shields are constructed of thin strands of aluminum, copper coated aluminum tinned copper or bare copper that are interwoven. Many different coverages are available with 40-67% aluminum and 95% copper being the most popular. High percentage braided shields offer an excellent protection from EMI and RFI and are popular in CCTV applications.
Foil/braid shielding is extremely popular with CATV and MATV applications. The 100% aluminum foil is accompanied by a braided shield to provide improved protection from EMI and RFI.
Construction consists of a foil-braid-foil-shield.
Construction consists of a foil-braid-foil-braid shield. Very popular for CATV and MATV applications in high EMI/RFI locations such as urban areas.
PVC-Polyvinyl Chloride: Very flexible thermoplastic material commonly used for general purpose coaxial products. Temperature rating: -40 to 80°C.
PE-Polyethylene: A thermoplastic material which exhibits excellent electrical properties. Often used in direct burial applications. Temperature rating: -55 to 85°C.
FEP-Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene: A thermoplastic material with good insulating properties. Excellent in high temperature, plenum, and chemical environments. Temperature rating: -50 to 200°C.


Spanish detective agency in investigation involving politicians and a football club besides the Colombian singer.
A detective agency in the Spanish region of Catalonia is at the centre of a spying scandal involving Colombian pop star Shakira, Barcelona FC and leading politicians and businessmen.
Police raided last week the offices of the agency, Metodo Tres, and are understood to have seized about 20,000 files on businessmen and politicians.
The head of Metodo Tres and three detectives have been arrested.
Former employees say Barcelona FC hired the agency to spy on its defender Gerard Pique and Shakira, and also on senior political figures including Alicia Sanchez-Camacho, the local leader of Spain's ruling party.
Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Barcelona.


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Kaputin Wins Gold
Rellie Kaputin won the first gold for Papua New Guinea in the Senior Girls Long Jump recording 5.95 metres in the 2016 Melanesian Athletics Championship at the ANZ Stadium,
by justine mannan, suva
From left: Annie Topal (bronze), Rellie Kaputin (gold) and Sesenieli Donu (silver). Photo: Paulini Ratulailai
Rellie Kaputin won the first gold for Papua New Guinea in the Senior Girls Long Jump recording 5.95 metres in the 2016 Melanesian Athletics Championship at the ANZ Stadium, yesterday.
The 23-year-old from East New Britain said it was a huge boost for her as she has two more events to participate over the next two days.
"I am so excited and this is a huge boost for me," she said.
"I look forward to taking part in the High Jump and Triple Jump on Saturday.
"My ultimate aim is to jump over six metres and I was pretty close to my personal best."
Kaputin joined PNG Athletics in 2013 and had a full scholarship in the United States where she studied at the West Texas University.
While every athletes dream is to represent their country at the Olympic Games, Kaputin said her aim is to take part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
"Right now I am not ready to compete in a stage like the Olympics. "I have a long way to go so this is only the start for me, the Melanesian Games is fitting because it has brought in athletes from around the region to compete and that in itself raises the competition level.
"So it has been a start to a good day and I hope that this will be the same for the next two days ahead."
Meanwhile, Senior Girls Long Jump bronze winner Annie Topal who is also from East New Britain recorded 5.32 metres.
The 20-year-old who is part of the PNG Athletics development squad is happy with her achievement as she recorded a personal best.
"I am really happy because I did my personal best and really excited," she said.
"My big goal coming here is to do a personal best which I have done but I have another event which is the Triple Jump and I hope to achieve a personal best in that as well.
"If I do well and achieve that, I would have accomplished my goals because I am currently in the PNG Athletics development squad and waiting for my scholarship to go to the United States and doing well here is really important for me."
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Take a glimpse at Ava Late's resume, and you'll wonder how she does it all. Meet her in person, and you'll begin to understand. Late is a whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm, and lately a lot of that has gone into the new store she and her husband Steve just purchased. That store, Late European, sells cars that are part of what's called the ultra-premium category: think Aston Martin, Bentley, and Rolls Royce.
The Lates also approach their commitment to community with the same passion, making them something of an Austin force.
The ultra-premium store may be new for the Lates, but they are far from novices when it comes to the car business. Steve Late comes from a family of car dealers in West Texas, and his children look like they will continue in his footsteps. For the past 30 years, Late has focused his expertise in the luxury market, something he says is growing fast in Texas. Before moving starting up Late European, the Lates had run a BMW dealership in Austin for 11 years.
They'd had their eye on this store, which they purchased from John Eagle, for five years before the deal went through.
"These cars are pieces of artwork," Ava Late said. "One of the things we believe is most important is treating people well, spoiling them, and giving them the best customer service ever. We try to figure out how much we can do to make you feel special. When you have multiple generations in the business, that wisdom and experience counts for something. We're just proud to be there, nothing makes us happier than seeing our new friends drive away in cars they're excited about."
BMWs may be lovely cars, but a Rolls Royce is an entirely different thing. Think insane amounts of legroom, seats covered in exotic leathers, trays that automatically fold out for wine and cheese, and panels of controls for passengers in the backseats.
Late European covers all of Texas, with the exception of the Dallas and Houston markets, and the Lates already have their eyes on a second showroom in the San Antonio area and potentially a third in West Texas.
"The luxury brands, like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Lexus have been on fire in the state of Texas," said Steve Late. "The Texas economy has been overwhelming with high tech, and oil and gas, and all those brands are performing at greater levels than in the rest of the country….many luxury customers, as they get more mature, they like to have a special vehicle around that they can do special things in. That's the Rolls Royce, Bentley, Lotus, and Aston Martin. And people are flocking to that."
It's not just cars keeping the Lates busy, though. Ava Late serves on several boards in Austin, from the Capital of Texas Alzheimer's Association and UT Austin Development Board to Ballet Austin. She's also involved with the Human Rights Campaign, the Darrell K. Royal Research Fund for Alzheimer's Disease, and the Helping Hand Home for Children.
A typical day for her might look something like this: work all morning at the new store, help host a Helping Hand Home luncheon, run back to work for an ad agency meeting, and then hoof it to a UT Development Board meeting. And even the car dealership itself is in on the action, recently hosting a fundraiser for the Austin Symphony's youth education endowment.
The Lates, who have a gay son, have also hosted events with L Style G Style.
Ava Late credits her mother with giving her a sense of philanthropic obligation, as well as Steve's family.
"The greatest gift anyone can do for themselves is love what you do, and give back to your community. I feel that if I'm leading with my heart and doing what I'm passionate about, that gives me energy. That's what drives us."
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Q: Why do `rlang::sym` and `rlang::quo_name` in LHS of expression behave similarly? Call the function below using foo(c("b")). The outputs are shown inline.
I'm confused as to why both (1) df %>% mutate(!!x_ := 100 + !!x)) and (2) df %>% mutate(!!x := 100 + !!x)) work identically; based on dplyr programming recipes only (1) should work.
foo <- function(variables) {

  x <- rlang::sym(variables[[1]])

  x_ <- quo_name(x)

  print(x)
  #> b

  print(typeof(x))
  #> [1] "symbol"

  print(x_)
  #> [1] "b"

  print(typeof(x_))
  #> [1] "character"

  df <- data_frame(a = 1, b = 2)

  print(df %>% mutate(!!x_ := 100 + !!x))

  #> # A tibble: 1 x 2
  #>         a     b
  #>       <dbl> <dbl>
  #>   1     1   102

  print(df %>% mutate(!!x := 100 + !!x))

  #> # A tibble: 1 x 2
  #>         a     b
  #>       <dbl> <dbl>
  #>   1     1   102

}

A: Moving comment to answer.
As per mentioned in the documentation you are referring to:

The rules on the LHS are slightly different: the unquoted operand
  should evaluate to a string or a symbol.

Here, it works because x_ is, in fact, a character.

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Year 5 have been using onomatopoeia in their work. Here are a few examples.
Bravo Classe 5 pour vos super onomatopées!
Here are some funny French onomatopoeia. Did you know that French ducks say "coin coin" and French cockerels say "cocorico"!


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NewsMarch 27, 2022
MMPRC and Industry Partners Promote Maldives at Brussels Holiday Fair
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) is taking part in Brussels Holiday Fair 2022, to promote the Maldives as the leading destination for European travelers. The fair is held from 24-27 March 2022. Four industry partners are taking part in the fair with MMPRC.
With over 60 years of experience, the Brussels Holiday Fair is the leading national tourism fair in Belgium. The fair invites over 350 exhibitors and 800 sub-exhibitors. The exhibitors at Brussels Holiday Fair represent a varied palette of offers for visitors. Visitors can find adventurous adventures, cultural getaways, gastronomic journeys, and more at the fair.
MMPRC and industry partners will conduct meetings with key members of the travel trade community during the fair. We will also promote the Maldives' tourism products (resorts, guesthouses, homestays, liveaboards, hotels) and uniquely-Maldivian experiences such as underwater restaurants, luxury facilities, wellness and so on. We will also promote the Maldives as a top-of-the-mind destination for Belgian travelers – emphasizing on the naturally distanced geography of the Maldives and the stringent measures in place.
The Maldives has welcomed 219 travelers from Belgium as of 12th January 2022. Activities planned ahead for the market include media familiarization trips, print advertising campaigns, and social and digital media campaigns.
The world is currently on the trajectory to adapt to a broader new normal and ease covid measures
across all sectors to recover from the negative impact caused to economies due to covid restrictions. We are witnessing more countries easing travel measures and opening with a new normal. With regards to the recent development across the world, Maldives has also eased travel restrictions imposed on tourists which enforced presenting of negative PCR tests by all travelers. In this regard, from 4th March 2022, tourists visiting Maldives are no longer required to present a Covid-19 PCR negative result upon arrival if the prescribed doses of vaccine are completed 14 days prior to date of arrival. As of 13th March 2022, the Maldives has also lifted the national public health emergency, imposed in response to the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. The ease of travel restrictions and measures would make it easier for tourists to visit the Maldives.
As the company responsible for marketing the Maldives as a destination abroad, MMPRC carried out 260 different marketing activities in 22 global markets last year, including fairs, roadshows, familiarization trips, marketing campaigns, webinars, and interviews. The greatest testament to the success of these activities came late last year, as the Maldives secured the title of 'World's Leading Destination' (among several other accolades) at the 2021 World Travel Awards, globally recognised as the hallmark of industry excellence. This is the second consecutive year that the Maldives had successfully earned this prestigious title, a shining testimony of the trust placed in the 'magic of Maldivian hospitality' by travelers from all over the globe.
This year also celebrates an exceptional year to visit the Maldives – the Golden Jubilee celebration of tourism in the Maldives kicked off earlier last year with plans to conduct new and exciting activities throughout the year. MMPRC has planned over 60 in-person events for the year 2022, including 11 fairs, roadshows and events scheduled for just the first quarter.


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Break-In • Gap
Breach [Heb. pāraṣ (Mic. 2:13), pereṣ (Gen. 38:29; Jgs. 21:15; 1 K. 11:27; Neh. 6:1; Job 16:14; 30:14; Ps. 106:23; Isa. 58:12; Ezk. 22:30), peša' ("breach of trust," Ex. 22:9), bāqa' (2 K. 25:4; Jer. 39:2; 52:7)]; AV also BREAKER (Mic. 2:13), GAP (Ezk. 22:30), TRESPASS (Ex. 22:9), "breaking in" (Job.
GAP. A break as through a wall, a tear, usually translated "breach," but as "gap" in Ezk 13:5; 22:30 (RSV, "breach").
The New Unger's Bible Dictionary
GAP (Heb. pereṣ, "breach"). An opening in a wall, "breaches" (Ezek. 13:5; Amos 4:3). Such a break was dangerous in the time of siege.
Breach—an opening in a wall (1 Kings 11:27; 2 Kings 12:5); the fracture of a limb (Lev. 24:20), and hence the expression, "Heal, etc." (Ps. 60:2). Judg. 5:17, a bay or harbour; R.V., "by his creeks."
Gap—a rent or opening in a wall (Ezek. 13:5; comp. Amos 4:3). The false prophets did not stand in the gap (Ezek. 22:30), i.e., they did nothing to stop the outbreak of wickedness.
BREACH<brech>: Represented by1. פֶּרֶץ [perets] = "a tear," "a rending asunder," "a break," hence, figuratively "enmity," "disruption," "strife" (Genesis 38:29; Judges 21:15; 2 Samuel 5:20; 1 Chronicles 15:13; Nehemiah 6:1; Job 16:14; Psalm 106:23; Isaiah 30:13; 58:12);
GAPThe translation of [פֶּרֶץ, perets], "a breach" (Ezek 13:5, "Ye have not gone up into the gaps," the Revised Version, margin "breaches"; 22:30, "I sought for a man among them, that should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land"). Said of prophets who failed to
breach. This term, which had a wide sense in Tudor England, is used frequently in the KJV to render several Hebrew terms. Modern versions use it primarily to translate the common verb pāraṣ H7287, "to make a breach, break into, break out, spread out," and its cognate noun pereṣ H7288, "breach, rupture,
The International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia, Volumes 1–5
BREACH, brēch: Represented by (1) פֶּרֶץ, pereҫ = "a tear," "a rending asunder," "a break," hence fig. "enmity," "disruption," "strife" (Gen 38:29; Jgs 21:15; 2 S 5:20; 1 Ch 15:13; Neh 6:1; Job 16:14; Ps 106:23; Isa 30:13; 58:12); (2) שֶׁבֶר, shebher= "fracture," "affliction," "bruise," "destruction" (Lev
GAP: The tr of פֶּרֶץ, pereç, "a breach" (Ezk 13:5, "Ye have not gone up into the gaps," RVm "breaches"; 22:30, "I sought for a man among them, that should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land"). Said of prophets who failed to stand up for the right and to strengthen and preserve
BREACH [פֶּרֶץ perets]. Most commonly in the Bible, a break or breaks an army makes in the walls of a city, through which the army intends to enter and conquer. Breach, both as verb and noun, can occasionally refer to the forging of other types of openings and to the openings themselves, e.g., the opening


Personnel: Elton John (vocals, piano); Davey Johnstone (voice bag, acoustic, electric & slide guitar, banjo, background vocals); Caleb Quaye (acoustic & electric guitars, background vocals); James Newton Howard (harpischord, electric piano, Clavinet, Mellotron, Arp & Elka synthesizers, synthesizers); Ray Cooper (vibraphone, marimba, kettle drums, congas, tambourine, maracas, castanets, jawbone, shaker, windchimes, bell-tree, cowbell); Kenny Passarelli (bass, backround vocals); Roger Pope (drums); Kiki Dee, Ann Orson, Clive Franks, Labelle (background vocals).
Recorded at Caribou Studios, Colorado. Includes liner notes by John Tobler.
Digitally remastered by Tony Cousins (Metropolis Mastering, London, England).


Extron AC+USB 200 Series Power Modules for Cable Cubby Series/2, EBP 1200C, and TLP Pro 725C enclosures are available with discrete AC power outlets for the US, Europe, and other major world markets. They feature one or two unswitched AC power outlets, and two USB Type-A power outlets. The AC+USB 224 US provides +5 VDC up to 4 A / 20 watts of USB power; while the non-US modules provide +5 VDC up to 2.1 A / 10.5 watts of USB power for charging mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. AC+USB 224 US standard and conduit US power modules are UL/c-UL listed. Extron AC 100 Series Power Modules and AC+USB 300 Series Power Modules are also available for applications where AC or AC with USB Type‑A and USB Type‑C power outlets are needed.


FlashCraft is your own personal Minecraft torch.
Whether you are deep in a dark cavern, or stumbling to the garage at night, FlashCraft will light up your way.
Watch out for the creeper though, lurking in the corner!
FlashCraft lets you use your phone as a torch, simply touch the torch to turn the flashlight on and off.
Also has a built-in Creeper sound effect to scare all of your friends in the dark!
FlashCraft is your own personal Minecraft torch. Whether you are deep in a dark cavern, or stumbling to the garage at night, FlashCraft will light up your way.