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Capped: Extensions for Rinne and Gourde
by Alexander MacLean on November 8, 2018
Welcome back to another edition of Capped. This week we're going to cover a few early-season contract extensions that will have some ramifications for your fantasy squads.
Pekka Rinne (G) – Nashville Predators
Current Cap Hit: $7,000,000
Extension Cap Hit: $5,000,000 – Expires in July 2021
The Predators' starter since the 2008-2009 season worked with GM David Poile to find a deal that suited both sides. Out of the two-year extension, Rinne gets a good paycheck to stay with the team, while the Predators get some extra cash from 2019 through 2021 that they can use to beef up for another few championship runs. Next season, between Rinne and current backup heir apparent Jusse Saros, the Predators will be paying their goaltenders less than the $7 million they are paying Rinne alone this season.
The cap room can then be used to re-sign their forward depth this summer, but since Nashville already had over $7 million in space, that was previously covered. What it means, is that Poile has much more flexibility at the deadline, possibly acquiring someone with a couple years left, rather than just a rental. If you're a Rinne owner, the deal appears to be a win-win, as he took a pay cut, while sticking with one of the best teams in the league.
If you own a depth Predators forward such as Mikka Salomaki or Zac Rinaldo (for the peripheral stats), be prepared that they will likely be pushed to the press box after the trade deadline, as Nashville uses up that cap space for some excess depth.
Where could we then find a downside to the new contract? Well if there was one, it would be that with the pay cut, the transition is starting from Rinne to Saros. Saros being only 23, will take over the starter's crease slowly, likely working his way up with an additional five starts or so for the next number of years. After starting 23 games last season, the natural progression would see 30 this season, then 35 and 40 for each of the two years of Rinne's new deal. That means we can expect Rinne's workload to decrease to about 40 starts in 2020-2021. His ratios should still be among the best in the game, but the wins and saves won't be up with the elite goalies. Owning the Saros handcuff is a must as a Rinne owner.
The Rinne contract also sets up the goalie market for a busy off-season. The list of goalies without contracts yet for next season looks something like this:
Add in Keith Kinkaid, plus a few other journeymen backups, and we are set up for quite the carousel come July. With Rinne taking $5 million per year, it is tough to see anyone on the above list, except for Sergei Bobrovsky, being paid move than that. The next two on the list would be Cam Talbot and Semyon Varlamov; both should be around the $5 million range depending on how their respective seasons close out from here on.
Yanni Gourde (F) – Tampa Bay Lightning
Since the beginning of the 2017-2018 season (97 games), Gourde has put up a very respectable 80 points. That is more than Vladimir Tarasenko, Joe Pavelski, or Matt Duchene (all four have also played over 90 games). Everyone in that group is paid more than six million, but they are all considered solid contributors with relation to their cap hit. Gourde has been an absolute steal on his current contract, and will continue to be well worth the cost on his new deal.
Last year was the first year the young Lightning forward played more than 20 games in the NHL, and though his percentages were a little high, that was the case with a lot of Lightning forwards. This team scores goals, and with Andrei Vasilievskiy in net, they don't allow too many either. Gourde has also kept up his high shooting percentage this season, indicating it may not be just a blip on the radar, he just puts himself in excellent positions to score.
Gourde is also a very versatile player, and seems to have locked himself into one of the scoring lines, along with second unit powerplay time. This season, while scoring a point-per-game, he has also slightly upped his rates for plus/minus, hits, faceoff wins, penalty minutes, and powerplay production. There's a market for him in any fantasy league setup.
Last year saw him as the 64th most valuable player in standard Yahoo leagues. Using the Capfriendly contract comparator tool, in this case, Gourde's contract compares most favourably to Jonathan Marchessault's, whose production vs cap hit is also very valuable. Other names with similar contracts include Tyler Bozak, Carl Soderberg and Mats Zuccarello. Of the group, Gourde is the easy choice in fantasy. The 26-year-old may have even yet to peak. If the current Gourde owner is panicking due to a lack of cap space next season, this is the time to jump in.
Both of these contracts continue to show why Nashville and Tampa Bay are the cream of the crop when it comes to cap management, and that the state taxes play a helpful role in players taking less money. The five teams where the contracts are taxed less than 40% are Tampa Bay, Nashville, Dallas, Florida, and Vegas (for reference, Toronto and Montreal are above 52%). If your team is littered with players from these teams, your cap management is probably going very well. One more thing to consider when trading for players and taking a guess at what their future contract may look like.
Previous Capped articles:
Cap Situations for all 31 NHL Teams
Early Point-Per-Dollar Disappointments
All cap related info is courtesy of Capfriendly. All player data was pulled from FrozenTools.
That caps off this week's article, thanks for reading. As always, you can find me on twitter @alexdmaclean.


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Fantasy Baseball Prospects Second Base – Senzel, Schrock, Isan Diaz
May 14, 2018 By Rick Leave a Comment
Isan Diaz, currently playing Double-A for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (that's awesome) is a Miami Marlins prospect acquired in the Christian Yelich trade. Rick estimates Diaz's serious power will arrive in 2020.
Today it seems like tiny second basemen who play a lot bigger than their true size are becoming "the thing". Jose Altuve and Ozzie Albies are tiny guys with big game. Second base was starting to look like a dumping ground for guys who can hit but don't measure up at third base or short. Now there seems to be a shortage of young bats in the MLB prospects pipeline. So where can you find the next big… I mean… little, fantasy baseball prospects at second base?
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Scott Kingery, PHI
Scott Kingery is filling the role of the super utility player this season. He has logged at least three games at second, third, short and the outfield this season. He hasn't become a force with the bat yet, but in his prime, he should have an all-around game similar to Dustin Pedroia's prime but maybe a little less power.
Lourdes Gurriel, TOR
The younger brother of Houston's Yulieski Gurriel, Lourdes is a slick fielding infielder who will probably be solid, but unspectacular, with the bat. I see him as a super utility player, but could be an average MLB player as a middle infielder. Unless you are in a deep league, I don't see him being a guy you want to roster now or in the future.
Gleyber Torres, NYY
I discussed Torres in my shortstops prospects article. With Didi Gregorious manning short, Torres has taken over second base. He is hitting the cover off the ball, but his BABIP suggests he has been rather lucky so far. He will be an impact player, but expect for him to cool off a bit this season.
Other guys with notable names are Yoan Moncada (big power and speed), Willie Calhoun (good hit and power) and Ian Happ (solid across the board). They are all highly touted but are most likely already on teams in your fantasy league. These future studs are the leaders of the pack, but who else is worth considering?
Nick Senzel, CIN
Nick Senzel has been working at second base at triple-A. His bat will play anywhere, and I believe that the Cincinnati infield will sort itself out in a way that pushes Senzel back to his natural position, third base. In the mean time, you should get second base eligibility from him for this season and next. He's probably a Jose Ramirez type of bat. The Reds will likely call him up as soon as he gets over the bout of vertigo that he is dealing with.
Max Schrock, OAK
Max Schrock is a hitter, but he's a lot more slapper and a little less gapper. He should challenge for the batting title in his prime, but there doesn't look like much pop in his bat. There also isn't much speed, so a high batting average at a middle infield position is what you will get. Schrock has a lot of bodies in his way to get to The Show, so I can't see him coming up to stay before mid-2019 at earliest.
Isan Diaz, MIA
Isan Diaz has plus power and will be a serious power source. He also strikes out a lot, which seems to go hand-in-hand with power these days. Don't look for a high batting average but Diaz will give you double digit steals. He is a poor defender and may find himself as a first baseman or a designated hitter, but the power will still play. Diaz will probably be a 2020 addition to the Marlins starting lineup.
Luis Urias, SD
Luis Urias is another high average, low power guy. Urias is a better bet than Schrock since he has better speed and fewer roadblocks between him and his MLB job. Urias should be manning second base in San Diego this summer.
Keston Hiura, MIL
Keston Hiura may be the best player on this list who will be a long term second baseman. His elbow has responded well and it doesn't seem to be a speed bump to staying at the keystone. The power will evolve and he'll become a fantasy force. I know I'm reaching back a bit on this comparison, but I see Hiura's ceiling as Craig Biggio with a little less speed. Look for Hiura to debut in 2020.
Fantasy Baseball Tips of the Week
Ozzie Albies was compared to Jose Altuve by Bobby Cox in an interview recently. Cox isn't the kind of guy who makes comparisons between young players and MLB studs, but he sure made this one. In his first seven seasons, Altuve has one MVP award, four Silver Slugger awards, and five All Star Game appearances. Albies has already put up better numbers in his first 400 at bats and before the age of 22 than Altuve. Albies won't be cheap to acquire, but to say he is likely to achieve more to Altuve is very reasonable.
Jose Pirela isn't going to be the guy who leads you to a fantasy title, but he'll provide a good average with a little speed and power along the way. The Padres like his bat enough to keep moving him around on defense, gaining extra position eligibility along the way.
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Fantasy Baseball Second Base and Shortstop Rankings
March 8, 2011 By Rick 3 Comments
We kicked off our big rankings week yesterday with the corner infield, first and third base. Now let's turn our attention to the typically weaker overall infield spots for fantasy output, down the middle at second base and shortstop. Of course with the likes of Hanley Ramirez and Robinson Cano, there is no saying you can't build your team around one of these stud hitters. You'll earn a big position advantage over your league mates if you do.
1. Hanley Ramirez, SS, FLA – Han-Ram is the total fantasy package. He plays at a premium position, has power and speed, scores runs and hits for average. He's the only player to possibly consider for the number one overall pick other than Albert Pujols.
2. Robinson Cano, 2B, NYY – Cano finally lived up to the hype that New York built for him. His breakthrough season in 2010 has put him in the top tier of fantasy second basemen. He is probably going to be available through the middle of the first round, but will get snapped up quickly after that. For a mid-to-late first round pick, you should get .320/27/97 from the keystone position for your troubles.
3. Jose Reyes, SS, NYM – Reyes will try to get back into the group of elite middle infielders after a less than Reyes-like prior two seasons. Reyes has pop in his bat and speed in his legs. Unfortunately, that speed might not be as good as it was a few years ago as Reyes missed considerable time in 2009 and 2010 with a variety of injuries, including a hamstring injury that never seemed to heal. Since this is a contract season expect big things as he auditions for other teams. Perhaps he'll even play through nagging injuries.
4. Ian Kinsler, 2B, TEX – Kinsler stumbled in 2010 as the injury bug bit two months out of his season, but this came as no surprise since he's played more than 130 games only once in his five Major League seasons. He is always going to be a risk to miss time, but when healthy Kinsler is a fantasy stud.
5. Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL – Tulowitzki is my most controversial ranking this season, and it isn't that I don't like the guy but based on his history he appears to be an ongoing injury risk. He's only had one 600+ at-bat season in his career. If he can stay healthy, he could be ready for elite fantasy baseball status. A .289/22/83/9 season is realistic at about 500 AB but if he can go for 600, which are very long odds, he could hit about 26 bombs and drive in around 100. A player who can do that from the ultra-thin shortstop position is a real find. Just make sure you back him up with a solid player for when the first injury hits.
6. Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS – Pedroia is good at a lot of things, but not great at any one particular area. If he can stay healthy this season, look for a .313/14/68/13 line with 106 runs scored in the potent Red Sox lineup.
7. Dan Uggla, 2B, ATL – Uggla will struggle with the glove but not with the bat for his new team. Uggla has put up five straight seasons of 27 or more homers. This year will be no different and he'll add close to 100 ribbies to go with it. The batting average will hurt a little but you can live with that when this kind of power comes from a second baseman that you can draft in the fourth round.
8. Chase Utley, 2B, PHI – Utley was the elite second baseman in fantasy baseball, but ongoing injury concerns drop him down the ranks. He still hits for power and average and can steal bases. He is struggling with injuries for a second consecutive season and his bothersome knee is reason to let him be someone else's headache this year. He's not worth the high draft pick it will cost to acquire him, so stay away.
9. Jimmy Rollins, SS, PHI – Rollins is another speedy middle infielder trying to come back from an injury that derailed his 2010 season. He should make you proud with a .262/16/68/39 line, as he is playing for his next contract. You can probably get Rollins in the late third round or maybe early fourth as many have lost faith in his ability to play when dinged up.
10. Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN – Phillips seems to be showing a little age, but a .276/17/79/14 season is a positive contribution for your fantasy squad. Don't reach too high for him as there are others who can provide similar numbers available a few rounds later.
11. Derek Jeter, SS, NYY – For all the love Yankee fans give him and all the hate showered on him by the anti-Yankee fans, this guy just keeps on plugging along. He's 37 this season, but should still provide you with .274/12/67/18 and 102 runs scored. If he finds the newest meddling Steinbrenner to be a motivating factor, a better season is quite possible. Unfortunately, his reputation will cost you a fourth round draft pick to acquire him.
12. Rickie Weeks, 2B, MIL – Weeks finally had a breakthrough season and looks to improve upon it. He will put up similar stats this season, but probably not quite as good as last season because his BABIP is a little higher than it seems he can sustain. He's being drafted in the third round, which is a round or two above his worth, so wait him out a bit.
13. Aaron Hill, 2B, TOR – Hill is yet another middle infielder coming off an injury plagued 2010 season. He put things together in the famed, "age 27 season" in 2009, and looks to return to that glory with something around .256/31/88. Due to his porous season last year, many have lost faith in Hill and he is being drafted in the twelfth round. Grab him a round or two early and enjoy that power.
14. Howie Kendrick, 2B, LAA – Kendrick is still looking for the long-awaited break out season. This is the famed "age 27 season" for him but this won't be the year he puts it all together. He will put a nice batting average together with some ribbies, but the power may never be more than it is. Look for a .295/11/80/16 season for a guy who can be had in the early-to-mid teens in your draft.
15. Kelly Johnson, 2B, ARI – Johnson's power broke through in 2010 with 26 taters. That was quite a season for a guy who never showed that kind of power before. Johnson is more like a .283/18/69/11 guy. Since he's going in rounds eight to ten on average, he might not be worth that price.
16. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, CLE
17. Stephen Drew, SS, ARZ
18. Alexei Ramirez, SS, CWS
19. Elvis Andrus, SS, TEX
20. Brian Roberts, 2B, BAL
21. Rafael Furcal, SS, LAD
22. Tsuyoshi Nishioka, 2B, MIN
23. Neil Walker, 2B, PIT
24. Chone Figgins, 2B/3B, SEA
25. Jhonny Peralta, 3B/SS DET
26. Gordon Beckham, 2B, CWS
27. Ian Desmond, SS, WAS
28. Ryan Theriot, 2B/SS, STL
29. Danny Espinosa, 2B, WAS
30. Omar Infante, 2B/3B, FLA
31. Orlando Hudson, 2B, SD
32. Starlin Castro, SS, CHC
33. Jason Bartlett, SS, SD
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This is the penultimate look at my Book Bucket List! I have to admit, I never thought when I started this project for myself in the fall of 2017 that I would have gotten this into it by now. I frankly thought that I'd be a bit sick of it by the end of 2018, yet here we are still going strong. I think it helps that I made my list of 150 books so varied. They're not all intimidating books, and they're all different genres, and that keeps it interesting.
Thoughts: Okay… I think I said earlier (of The Count of Monte Cristo) that I want to read a Dumas novel that I have no prior connection to, and I have watched a couple of the Three Musketeers novels so I didn't want to start with this book. Well, that's still true. I don't want to start with this one. I do want to read it, however.
Thoughts: Several of my friends have read and highly recommended this one, so I want to give it a go.
Thoughts: Something about this one sounds intriguing. I can't quite place what it is that makes me want to read it, but there you go.
Thoughts: This one was okay. My full review is here. TL;DR: this is an important book but I was very indifferent to it. I didn't connect to any of the characters at all. I'm glad I read it, but it's not a new favorite.
Thoughts: My full review is here. TL;DR: I've seen the movie version of this, which was a lot of fun, but had never read the play before. It was fun, and I really enjoyed it, though part of that was due to thinking of the actors as I read it.
Thoughts: I enjoyed this one. It's not the deepest of plays, and the characters are all questionable in their motives and character, but it was still fun.
Thoughts: Yet another book that sounded interesting when I read the synopsis but I now can't remember the synopsis. (I know, I could look it up again, but I'm being lazy.) Still, it was interesting at the time, so I'm leaving it on my list until I re-read the synopsis and decide to read it, or change my mind about being interested.
I read The Thorn Birds years ago. I remember enjoying it, and I remember vague plot elements but nothing too particular. I do know a lot of Aussie authors though (a good friend of mine is Australian and I've discovered a lot of authors through her!) if you want any recs.
That sounds great! I would like recs whenever it's not any trouble, since I'm trying to be conscious about expanding my reading diversity.
That's great. As far as Aussies go, my favorites are Kate Morton and Kate Forsyth (but by all means also check out authors who aren't named Kate!) and Isobelle Carmody is also good if you lie fantasy/sci-fi.
The 3 Musketeers, I seem to remember enjoying but I don't know that I'll ever re-read it. Besides Monte Cristo, I seem to feel that way about all the Dumas's I've read.
And Time Travellers Wife. I enjoyed that but some of the sexual situations are just wrong and I would never read another book by Niffenegger because of that. So your mileage will vary.


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Giglio: The Island on the News
The enchanting island of Giglio which lies off the Tuscan coast of Italy, has long been a favourite stop over for those on a super yacht charter in the Mediterranean but it has been in the news of late for all the wrong reasons.
With a charming port, beautiful beaches and a mountainous interior, luxury vessels on an Italy yacht charter are drawn to its many coves and bays in the summer months. The island is one of seven to make up the Tuscan archipelago, which lies in a crescent shape off the Tuscan coast, and is said to have been created when the goddess Venus emerged from the ocean and dropped seven pearls from the necklace she was wearing. The largest and most well known of the islands is Elba which lies 10 kilometres from the mainland. With a surface area of 224 square kilometres, it is also the third largest Italian island after Sardinia and Sicily and hugely popular amongst those on a super yacht charter. Another island Pianosa - arguably the most beautiful of all the Tuscan Archipelago – is predominantly taken up by a high security prison.
However it is the island of Giglio which has recently hit the headlines for a terribly unfortunate cruise ship tragedy in which 35 people lost their lives. The accident, which took place in January this year, happened when the ship carrying more than 4,200 passengers hit a sandbar of the coast of the island. Vessels on an Italy yacht charter will no doubt call into the charming town of Giglio Port, situated on the eastern coast of the island. Here they will find colourful rows of houses which line the cove between two piers. There are is also a picturesque waterfront full of great restaurants and boutiques. Inland, and 405 metres above sea level, is the historic town of Giglio Castello, which is well worth a visit while on a super yacht charter of the area. The oldest town on the island has kept its original fortified appearance and is surrounded by a medieval wall. It is around this town that the island's own wine – Ansonco – is produced. In sharp contrast is the town of Giglio Campese, a visit to which is also highly recommended on super yacht charter of the Tuscan islands. The town is situated on the west coast and stretches along the largest and most popular sandy beach. The spot is popular amongst windsurfers, so those in the area who like to indulge in this sport should definitely drop in here.


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Mycronic doubles its net sales
Mycronic's net sales for the first half of 2017 increased 97% compared with last year. The underlying EBIT margin was 34%.
"A half year characterized by continuing growth with profitability, and with significant launches that improve customers' productivity", says Lena Olving, CEO and President. For the second quarter 2017 the company recoded an order intake of SEK 469 million (EUR 49.18 million) compared to SEK 775 million (EUR 81.27 million) during the same period last year. Net sales clocked in at SEK 910 million compared to SEK 463 million a year ago. EBIT was SEK 314 million compared to SEK 106 during Q216. Looking at the combined figures for the half-year the company's order intake was SEK 1,121 (EUR 117.47 million) compared to SEK 1,569 million (EUR 164.42 million) for the first half last year. Net sales clocked in at SEK 1,586 (EUR 166.20 million) compared to SEK 807 million (EUR 84.56 million). EBIT was SEK 473 (EUR 49.56 million), up from SEK 137 million (EUR 14.35) for the first half of 2016. "It is gratifying to be able to report today that the first half of 2017 was characterized by good demand for Mycronic's products. Consolidated net sales increased 97 percent, from both organic growth within Assembly Solutions and Pattern Generators, and from the acquired operations," says Lena Olving,


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Royal responsibility: The Queen is looking for someone to help protect her family's reputation
Entertainment Celebrity Royal Royal responsibility: The Queen is looking for someone to help protect her family's reputation
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Duchess Meghan has been tightly controlling her social media image – and now the Queen wants to do the same. Photo: Getty
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First, the scandalous photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew.
Then that television interview.
In another drama for Buckingham Palace, the family has started getting nasty reviews on TripAdvisor from visitors who say the Queen ignored them and guards were intimidating.
It has been a rough few weeks for the royals.
Could it be that Britain's most famous family is getting worried it has an image problem?
One might draw that conclusion.
The palace has announced it is on the hunt for a social media chief to promote the global "reputation" of the Queen and other royals.
Related: Prince says he doesn't party, but photos say otherwise
Prince Andrew's interview with the BBC has been described as a PR disaster.
The successful candidate will work "with an eye to the future", the palace said, to find "new ways to maintain The Queen's presence in the public eye and on the world stage".
The job advertisement goes on: "The reaction to our work is always high profile, and so reputation and impact will be at the forefront of all you do. And having your work shared around the world will be the biggest reward".
The new "head of digital engagement" will be paid £45,000 to £50,000 ($87,200 to $96,900) for a 37.5-hour week working out of Buckingham Palace.
The palace said it was looking for someone experienced who could maximise an opportunity and "minimise any risks".
"Whether you're covering a state visit, award ceremony or royal engagement, you'll make sure our digital channels consistently spark interest and reach a range of audiences," the advertisement read.
It is a pleasure to open the Information Age exhibition today at the @ScienceMuseum and I hope people will enjoy visiting. Elizabeth R.
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The last tweet was sent personally by The Queen from her official Twitter account @BritishMonarchy #TheQueenTweets
The job comes at a critical time for the royal family, amid a series of revelations about the relationship between the Queen's son Prince Andrew and pedophile US financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Harry has also been vocal about abuse and harassment against his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, in British newspapers and social media.
Meghan was once a regular over-sharer on social media, but deleted her personal posts once she was in a relationship with Prince Harry.
The young couple now carefully curates their social media presence, sharing announcements and photographs to their 9.9 million Instagram followers.
Prince William and wife Kate Middleton also use Instagram to connect with royal-watchers, with a following of 10.4 million.
The two couples used to share an account, but Meghan and Harry split from William and Kate in April.
Buckingham Palace's Twitter account is followed by 4.4 million users.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, use social media to make big announcements – like the birth of their son. Photo: Getty
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When the upgrade path for critical systems pointed to the cloud, Limerick Golf Club looked to Ripplecom. With robust data in place, opting for 'Spica' Ripplecom's VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephony was the next logical step.
Spica by Ripplecom is a very flexible service. It allows us to do everything we need to do. The IVR helps members to get the information they want and reach the people they need. The club adds a new message to the system each morning with an update oncourse conditions. Staff are able to record this themselves and find Spica far easier to use than the previous system. Moving to VoIP with Ripplecom eliminated line rental costs and legacy charges. We now receive a single bill and when we need assistance, we have a single, responsive point of contact for any queries or support.
Ripplecom is best known as a data provider but the company has actually been delivering voice services since 2014. Voice was added to the operator's portfolio when they connected Ireland's first fibre towns in Ardee, Loughrea and Kilkenny. As the team worked with various voice systems, the thought that "We could do this better ourselves!" did crop up. In most companies, that is where the story would end but Ripplecom's engineers went on and created Spica.


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Darfur Meridional o Darfur, regió del Sudan occidental que limita amb la República Centreafricana, el Txad i Líbia
 Darfur Meridional o Janob Darfur, divisió administrativa del Sudan


The ease of self-publication coupled with the accessibility of information online has shifted the onus onto writers to understand legal issues such as defamation and copyright. Below, we examine legal issues surrounding the world of online publishing and self-publication.
Online publishing, where writers often produce content and publish for free, has provided another avenue for copyright infringers. As the writer, if you have quoted from another text, it is a good idea to obtain consent from the original author. Be aware that copyright ends 70 years after the author has died, at which point the work enters the public domain and can be used without consent.
Copyright is automatic in Australia. However, it may be the case for self-published authors that they find someone has infringed their work online. It is often costly and difficult to enforce your rights with an online infringer, and unless the infringers have benefitted unjustly, it is typically impractical to pursue legal action. Furthermore, some writers choose to support others using their characters or settings for their work as long as it is not for commercial gain. For example, fanfiction has proliferated over the last decade, and many authors will support this type of work.
As online self-publication and ebooks are now common among writers, defamation has become the responsibility of the writer. Without a large publishing house reviewing your work, it can be easy to inadvertently defame an individual or a brand in your creative work. Anything that falsely hurts a person or company's reputation can be construed as defamation, from blatant lies to false representations. Generally, material that is printed is permanent and open to an action from the defamed individual. Defamation law is complex, and it is best to speak to a lawyer if you are concerned about possibly publishing defamatory material.
There is still no law in Australia that specifically addresses invasions of privacy. However, this may soon change. The NSW State Parliament's Law and Justice Committee recommended in March that the State should create a new tort that allows individuals to sue for damages if their privacy had been invaded intentionally or recklessly.
This may be relevant for authors who write memoirs in particular, as personal experiences involve other people who may not have wanted that experience publicised. At the moment, a response to the committee's recommendation is not due until September. It's worth noting, however, that claims for invasions of privacy can still be pursued through a combination of current civil and criminal laws, e.g. breach of confidence.
If you are a self-published author or are considering publishing your work online, it is useful to bear in mind the possibilities of defamation, invasion of privacy and copyright infringement. Whether intentional or accidental, that may appear in your work. Remember that you own the copyright in your work and that you can enforce these rights against infringers. Unsure about your legal obligations as a self-publisher? Get in touch with our IP lawyers on 1300 544 755.


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Government Goes Digital
Hannah Moss February 17, 2015
This post is an excerpt from GovLoop's recent guide, The Future of Digital Services. In the guide, we explore five trends that are transforming the way government serves citizens in the digital age.
In May 2012, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum calling on agencies to "build a 21st century digital government that delivers better digital services to the American people." Along with that memorandum, the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer released a 12-month strategy to jump-start a digital transformation of government services.
Nearly three years later, the federal government has put even greater resources behind the effort. Most notably, it's created two new departments — 18F and the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) — to aid other agencies in the transition to digital.
18F. Named after the agency's location on 18th and F St. NW this tech startup is the pilot brainchild of the General Services Administration (GSA). According to its website, "18F builds effective, user-centric digital services focused on the interaction between government and the people and businesses it serves." The key word in that statement is "builds." Instead of offering guidance to agencies, the team of technologists comprising 18F actually provides the ideas, coding, and execution for various digital services initiatives across government agencies.
U.S. Digital Service. The White House announced in August 2014 that it was launching USDS, to be housed within the Office of Management and Budget. The selection of Mikey Dickerson, an engineer who played a key role in revamping HealthCare.gov, to lead USDS hinted at the motivation of the new service. It will provide consultative services and, according to the White House, "work to find solutions to management challenges that can prevent progress in [information technology] delivery."
In addition to providing support services, the White House continues to place executive force behind digital efforts through executive orders and cross-agency priority (CAP) goals.
Executive Order 13642. President Obama's mandate of "Making Open and Machine Readable the New Default for Government Information" was a clear call to digitally transform government. It also required the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to craft a more explicit and actionable open data policy, eventually launched as Project Open Data, in collaboration with the Federal CIO.
New CAP Goals. In March 2014, the White House revamped its list of CAP goals. While three former goals remained on the list, many of the new additions, including customer service, smarter IT delivery, open data, and shared services, called on agencies to review the way they deliver services to the public.
Not to be left out, Congress is also taking action through the dual approach of enacting legislation and forming internal cohorts to bolster digital initiatives.
DATA Act. Both the House and Senate approved this amendment to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act in May 2014. The addition became the first federal law to mandate standardized data transparency, requiring all government bodies to publish any data related to federal spending in a standardized, digital format. The Treasury Department and OMB are now developing that format, so that agencies can begin publishing more easily scrutinized accounts of their spending. To further increase access, all data will be made available to the public through a single portal.
Bulk Data Task Force. Created by the 2012 House appropriations bill, the Bulk Data Task Force is an "internal task force to expedite the process of making public information available to the public." While the group of representatives from House leadership, Library of Congress, and Government Printing Office was not mandated to exclusively focus on digital services, most of the resultant initiatives have placed more information online for public access. For example, the group is spearheading the Amendment Impact Program, which will show in an accessible online portal how a potential amendment could affect a bill and the law. It has also solicited pledges from the House and Senate to begin placing all legislation online in bulk Extensible Markup Language (XML) format for easy consumption.
And in case you thought state and local governments were letting feds lead the way, think again. More and more, we're seeing all levels of government create positions dedicated to digital transformation.
Chief Digital Officers. Dedicated executives provide the oversight necessary to execute digital initiatives and also serve as advocates for those projects. Boston hired its first Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in 2014, while New York City has maintained the position since 2011. At the state level, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and New York have also hired CDOs to lead the digital charge.
Of course, the goals and resources the government created are just the beginning of the digital transition. Throughout our guide, The Future of Digital Services, you'll see how every level of government is answering the mandate to change by creating innovative digital services.
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The Imouto Epidemic
By DoubleSama | October 24, 2018 | Comments 0 Comment
Before we begin today's post, I have some announcements to make. There is now a DoubleSama Discord server! This server is open to anyone, and although it's pretty bare-bones right now, hopefully we'll be able to turn it into a place for members of our community to come together.
The second announcement I have is about the start of my Patreon page. Becoming a patron is a simple way to be more involved here at DoubleSama.com. The funds from this campaign will be put directly back into the site in the form of updates, such as the coveted dark mode.
If you're interested in the finer details of both the Discord server and Patreon campaign, I'll be writing a full post on both of them tomorrow. For now, however, you can click on the links in the paragraphs above to check them out for yourself.
With that out of the way, it's time to get into today's topic: the imouto epidemic. The first thing we need to do is understand just what imouto means and why it's an epidemic within the anime community.
Imouto is simply the Japanese word for little sister, however, in the context of anime it means more than that. While there are plenty of little sisters in anime, such as Boruto's sister, Himawari, they're not really what this post is about.
Instead, what I'm discussing today is the imouto character trope. To make things simple, from here on out if I use the term "imouto," I mean the character trope, and when I use some form of "sister," I mean your standard sister character.
Imouto Characters
So now that we know imouto refers to the character trope, just what is that? You may be familiar with other character tropes such as tsundere or yandere. I'm not going to go into an in-depth breakdown of all the various character tropes, but the basic explanation is that they're cookie-cutter character formulas.
So, the imouto character trope is a cookie-cutter character formula which revolves around a younger sister who's often in love with her older brother. This doesn't mean love like how Himawari loves Boruto because they're a wholesome family, it means love.
There are two primary ways to incorporate imouto characters into a story, and the first is to have them as a standalone character, which often occurs in either harem anime or anime that simply have a large female cast.
Characters who fall into this category include Kobato from Haganai, Natsuki from One Room, Akua from Love Tyrant, and Yuuko from The Pet Girl of Sakurasou. These are all "true" imouto characters, which means that they're actually full-fledged siblings of the protagonist.
Now, you can probably see the issue with having siblings who are in love with one another. While this is exactly what some series are going for, others have tried out different ways of making this relationship "more okay," even though it still isn't.
Characters who fall into this next category are Illya from Fate, Shiro from No Game No Life, and Suguha from Sword Art Online. So how exactly do each of these series change the relationship between imouto and protagonist?
Illya is actually the half-sister of Shirou, which means they're still related by blood, so that doesn't really work. Shiro is the step-sister of Sora, so that works a bit more. And, Suguha is actually the cousin of Kirito (plot twist), but, sorry Japan, that's still not okay.
If the first group was made up of full-fledged imouto characters, then this second group are the imouto-bait characters; characters who bait you into thinking they're full-fledged imouto, but actually they aren't. Then, there's the final group, fake imouto characters.
This group is made up of characters who have no familial relation to either the protagonist or whoever they're acting as an imouto towards. This could either be a character like Mafuyu, who simply plays the role of imouto in Blend S, or someone like Maria from Haganai who wants to be an imouto.
While the characters who fit into this final group are more acceptable, what isn't acceptable is the imouto agenda they're advancing.
Imouto Anime
So, now that we've covered the first primary way to incorporate imouto tropes into an anime, it's time for the second, the imouto anime. The distinction here is that while a standalone imouto character is just one facet of a series, imouto anime make the imouto character the focus.
Probably the most popular imouto anime is Oreimo, which I still haven't watched the second season of (I'll get to it eventually). Oreimo essentially defined the imouto genre like how Gundam defined the mecha genre. It wasn't the first, nor the best (maybe), but everyone who knows these genres has heard of these anime.
The main issue with Oreimo though, is that it includes a full-fledged imouto character in the form of Kirino. So how did the creator of Oreimo fix this issue in his next work? You guessed it, he turned to the tried and true imouto-bait tactic.
Unlike Kirino, Sagiri is merely the step-sister of the protagonist in Eromanga Sensei, therefore bypassing anything that makes their relationship weird. Or, at least that's what creator Tsukasa Fushimi seems to believe; he's wrong.
Sagiri Izumi (Eromanga Sensei)
Next up we have A Sister's All You Need with Chihiro. While I can't say for sure that this series is a true imouto anime yet, it definitely appears to be heading in that direction. With a title like A Sister's All You Need, a protagonist who loves imouto characters, and a younger sister character as part of the main cast, I can only see it going one way.
However, for now this series seems almost like a spoof of imouto anime, and I'd be perfectly fine with it staying that way. And, for what it's worth, this would fall into the imouto-bait category since Chihiro is the step-sibling of the protagonist.
Finally, we have the newest edition to the imouto genre in the form of the currently airing My Sister, My Writer. Although it's only two episodes in, I have a lot to say about this anime. Unfortunately (or fortunately) for you, I'm going to save most of that for my final review of the season.
All I'll say about it at this point in time is that it very much follows the formula of Oreimo and Eromanga Sensei, so we can all probably expect where it's bound to end up. It also appears to be a full-fledged imouto series, unlike the rest of the more recent additions to the genre.
So what's the big deal about imouto characters and anime? It's simple, whether they mean to be doing it or not, they're normalizing romantic relationships between siblings, which, as anyone who has a sibling knows, is not something that should be the norm.
This problem stems from the fact that these authors who have their light novels (and yes, they're all light novels that I'm aware of) adapted into anime are men who don't actually have sisters. If there's ever going to be a realistic portrayal of siblings in an anime, it's going to have to be written by someone who actually has siblings.
However, part of the blame also lies in us (both me and probably you). Why? Because despite knowing the kind of trash imouto anime are, we still watch them for various reasons. At least I can safely say that no imouto character is the best character in her respective series (other than Illya, don't @ me).
If you enjoyed this post, or if it made you realize how much of a degenerate you truly are for watching imouto anime, let me know by clicking the like button down below. You can also tell me which imouto is your favorite, but unless your answer is Illya, your opinion is wrong.
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Congratulations to Sheryn Howlett, February's Elk of the Month! With Eugene Ralph as her proposer, Sheryn was initiated into our lodge on August 28, 2012. Her outstanding volunteer efforts have been, and continue to be, important contributions to the success of our programs. Sheryn often participates in numerous lodge activities, and is always willing to help set up and tear down before and after events. As a member of our Veterans Committee, she chaired a successful veterans breakfast and participated in taking food to Camp Pendleton for an active Marines lunch. Late last year, Sheryn and other Elks members from our lodge visited veterans for Bingo Night at the hospital in Long Beach. Sheryn handed out beautiful blankets to our veterans, which were made by special needs students from Esperanza, as part of our "Blankets for the Brave" program. While these are only a few examples of her volunteerism, Sheryn demonstrates a deep commitment in serving and supporting others through her caring and sharing work. Stop by the lodge on Tuesday nights and you'll see Sheryn, who regularly attends our lodge meetings. The next time you see her, please take a moment to congratulate Sheryn on her outstanding achievement as Elk of the Month! Sheryn, thank you for all you do!


The annual Osage City Kiwanis Club's Halloween Parade will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Participants will meet at Santa Fe Park, Fifth and Market streets.
Ghosts and ghoulies will parade up and down Market Street where local businesses will greet them with a variety of treats.
The parade has grown to be a huge event as nearly 300 children took part last year. Dressed in a myriad of costumes, the parade showcases the imaginations of the kids as they masquerade in everything from masks to superhero outfits.
In many instances, the children are escorted by their parents and also by Kiwanis Club members. The local police department and city workers help with traffic control to keep the marchers safe.
It's a sight worth seeing if you've not seen the parade before. Cameras are encouraged.


MESUT OZIL is convinced Arsenal can win the Premier League and conquer Europe next season if they avoid another injury-hit campaign.
The Gunners were one of the form teams since the turn of 2015, securing third place in the table and beating Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley to retain the FA Cup.
There was, though, a lingering sense of what might have been, following a disappointing exit to Monaco in the last 16 of the Champions League and not being able to reel in Chelsea due to their slow start.
However, Ozil, who missed three months of the campaign because of a knee injury suffered in October, is confident Arsene Wenger's squad can return stronger for the challenges ahead in 2016/2017.
"We had bad luck with injuries this season, but next season we can win the Premier League and go further in the Champions League," Ozil said in an interview with German magazine Kicker.


"Cases don't only turn on facts — it also helps to have the right courtroom strategies and tactics. At Weitz & Luxenberg, we think clients deserve the strongest, most aggressive representation possible, and we're always ready to provide it."
"What really motivates me is the power disparity — when powerful CEOs, managers, and others take advantage of people who are at a disadvantage. Our clients at Weitz & Luxenberg trusted large companies, including their own employers, to be honest and decent. Instead, many of these companies violated these hard-working people's trust out of greed and with callous disregard for their health and safety. The truth about what these companies have done needs to come out, and our clients should receive just compensation for all they've suffered."
"A few bad apples are the real problem — there's just no excuse. I'm glad we're in a position to help our clients. I look forward to hearing from them over the years after we've obtained for them some measure of justice — just to hear how they are getting along. "


Early in the morning, I woke up and had a stroll at the beach. It was fascinating seeing the waves and hearing the sound of the waves early in the morning. Like some kind of a therapy. However, the sky was a bit hazy, so I went straight to the Coconut Groove Coffee House for breakfast.
After breakfast, we went to Hafiz's Cherating Activities again as today, we were told that we are going to do the mangrove tour. Boy, how cool it is to meet the mother nature!
The boat cruised the Cherating River at a slow pace, allowing us to see the richness of floras and faunas at the mangrove forest which surrounded the Cherating River.
Cruising the Cherating River to meet mother nature.
Once in a while, the boat operator will stop and showed us some of the animals and creatures living in the mangrove forest.
Local fisherman with his catch: crabs!
The tour lasted for one and a half hour, but the experience was priceless.
Entering the narrow part of the river.
The Mangrove Tour seem exciting!


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Does a friend "need money urgently"? Check your facts before paying out…
22 Dec 2020 0 Phishing, Privacy
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Thanks to Naked Security reader M Carter for their help with this article.
Last week, we warned of a Facebook Messenger scam that used a bogus video to lure you onto a phoney Facebook login page.
In that scam, the crooks were using stolen Messenger passwords to phish for yet more Messenger passwords by sending messages that genuinely seemed to come from friends and family.
Fraudulent messages of that sort are much more believable than email spam, for two reasons:
Social networks and instant messaging groups are often closed to outsiders, so you're more inclined to trust messages within the group.
The fake messages really do come from friends' accounts, just not from the friends themselves.
But what do criminals use stolen messaging passwords for, apart from stealing yet more passwords?
Here's an example sent in by a Naked Security reader who was asked by a "friend" for help making a payment:
As you can see above, the scammers, who had access to the friend's account, cut straight to the chase: "I need help paying a bill."
Although most of us would probably be suspicious right away, many of us will have friends and family members whom we've helped out financially before, so we might be willing (or at least polite enough) to enquire further.
The recipient in this case figured out this was a scam from the start, but decided to see how things would unfold if they gave a few carefully guarded answers.
Here's how the conversation went:
The situation here is plausible – anyone who has ever been forced to take out a short-term "payday loan" will know that fees mount up quickly for missed payments – and many of us might decide that helping out a friend or family member is something we ought to do.
The payment details that we have redacted above, by the way, were genuine, identifying a finance company in the UK that is what you might call a "bank in the cloud" – a new online financial startup aimed at offering Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) to help would-be online merchants build their own transactional apps and websites easily.
The recipient reported the scam to the company concerned, which we applaud.
Even though the bank can't summarily close an account on the say-so of someone other than the account holder, we're hoping that the report will go at least some way towards getting the account investigated and suspended.
Unfortunately, most people who get as far as receiving the account number in a scam of this sort will already be convinced that it really is their friend in a financial pickle at the other end, so they are unlikely to report the issue to the bank until after they realise they've been defrauded.
On the other hand, most people who figure this for a scam up front will simply ignore the message, and therefore won't end up with an account number to report or a bank code to track down.
Notice how the scammers asked at the end for account details they could use for paying the money back.
Even though the crooks would know which account you paid the money out of (account details are recorded as part of the the transaction), there's a chance you might give away yet more personal financial information if you were to reply to that final request.
Old scam, new twist
Interestingly, this sort of "need money urgently" scam, sent out from hacked accounts, was prevalent a few years ago under the guise of a friend who had been mugged on a trip abroad.
Back then, the amount of money was usually somewhat higher – often $800 or more, compared to the £290 (about $400) above, and you were told to send the money by wire transfer, an irreversible process that is equivalent to handing over cash.
The use of a wire transfer instead of a regular bank payment was justified on the grounds that the "victim" no longer had their bank card, or even any ID, and therefore needed the funds sent to them in a way that allowed them to get paid out at the other end in cash.
Details were often added to these "mugged abroad" scams to increase the urgency, for example that your friend would soon be thrown out of their hotel after cancelling their credit card, or was under pressure to come up with hospital fees to pay for the treatment they received after the mugging, or needed ready cash for transport to get to the nearest consulate to acquire an emergency passport.
These days, of course, people are not only wiser to the risks of wire transfer – namely that there is almost no possibility of recourse in the event of fraud – but also unlikely to be travelling abroad unexpectedly, thanks to coronavirus regulations.
So the scammers have reinvented an old fraud in a new guise, with "outstanding loan" standing in for "robbed on vacation", and "online banking payment" taking the place of "wire transfer".
What's stayed the same is that you aren't helping your friend at all, because your friend's account was hacked, and the money is going straight to the crooks.
By the way, the reader who sent in the details to us was one of several mutual friends who received a fraudulent contact from the scammers via the hacked account.
Always check your facts before you help friends in trouble. But take care how you get hold of a friend you're worried about – never reply directly to an online account that could have been hacked. Find another way to contact your friend, based on information that you already have in your possession.
Let your friends know if you think they've been hacked. But never reply using the account that's been hacked or else you are just tipping off the scammers. Find a different way to get hold of them, such as a phone call, where you'll have a way to satisfy yourself you really are talking to them.
Use a password manager and 2FA to make it harder for the scammers. A password manager stops you putting real passwords into fake sites, which helps prevent you getting phished. And using 2FA means that your password alone is not enough for scammers to log in to your account.
Report scams if you can. It might not feel as though you are doing much to help, but if many people provide some evidence, there is a least a chance of doing something about it. On the other hand, if no one says anything, then nothing will or can be done.
Below, we've listed scam reporting links for various Anglophone countries:
AU: Scamwatch (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission)
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/about-scamwatch/contact-us
CA: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
NZ: Consumer Protection (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment)
https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz/general-help/scamwatch/report-a-scam/
UK: ActionFraud (National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre)
US: ReportFraud.ftc.gov (Federal Trade Commission)
https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
ZA: Financial Intelligence Centre
https://www.fic.gov.za/Resources/Pages/ScamsAwareness.aspx
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Video Games Behind The Screen
Siri Corrects Anyone Trying to Call Caitlyn Jenner "Bruce"
10:29 AM PDT 7/15/2015 by THR staff
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She also clarifies Caitlyn Jenner's gender for anyone who may be confused.
Siri has been known to spout off sassy remarks when asked questions she doesn't like — such as, "What is zero divided by zero?" But she can also be quite informative about nuanced issues when she wants to be.
Anyone looking to call Caitlyn Jenner by her former name, Bruce, will be immediately corrected by Siri. For example, asking "How tall is Bruce Jenner" will get you the straightforward response, "Caitlyn Jenner is 6 feet, 2 inches tall."
The question "What gender is Bruce Jenner?" prompts "The answer is female."
When asked about Jenner and the Olympics, Siri says she is still learning about sports awards. However, she seems to have transgender sensitivity down pat. Siri's responses about correctly identifying gender and name work the same way for actress Laverne Cox.


Jason Thrasher's Wedding Photography for Allison and Aziz Featured on Style Me Pretty this week.
Jason Thrasher's Photography is featured on the cover and inside the 2012 music issue, Soul of the South, in Southern Distinction featuring Patterson Hood, Don Chambers and William Tonks.
Athfest is here! And Jason wanted to share the live video he made for the Chickasaw Mudd Puppies for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Mud Puppies play Athfest Saturday night on the main stage.


Cultural heritage impacts beyond national borders – this is shown by the "European Cultural Year" 2018.
Florence Cathedral, Antwerp City Hall, the Munich Residence: These three impressive European buildings all arose during the Renaissance period. They are representative of Europe's countless treasures which, albeit sometimes perhaps only subconsciously, contribute to people's identity in Europe and define their thinking and actions. Cultural heritage impacts across national borders – this will also be demonstrated by the "European Year of Cultural Heritage" 2018. It was initiated by the European Commission.
"Europe's rich national, regional and local diversity is a unique catalyst for interaction between people of all age groups, social origins and cultures. For this reason, the Commission is of the opinion that in particular at a time when world cultural heritage is in danger and items of it are being destroyed in conflict zones, in 2018 a European year be dedicated to cultural heritage," the Commission states.
In 2017, the Federal Government allocated EUR 3.6 million for projects; proposals can also be submitted to the Deutsches Nationalkomitee für Denkmalschutz. The institution is responsible for the German contribution. Germany will be prioritizing five substantive areas in its contribution to the Year of Cultural Heritage: "Europe: Exchange and Movement"; "Europe: Border Areas and Meeting Places"; "The European City"; "Europe: Remembrance and New Beginnings"; "Europe: Lived Heritage". The events and activities will come under the motto of "Sharing Heritage".


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The New Metric, Week 3, Post-Christmas Special
Today we bring you an update in the metric we looked at in the previous two weeks. For a brief rehash, the metric measures teams that have an offensive eFG% above 50% and a defensive eFG% below 50% when they are most dominant. Essentially, when each team performs above its average eFG% and defensive eFG%, we then measure their net rating. This allows us to see, in quarters where teams are playing at their offensive and/or defensive average, who is most dominant. For more information see the original article here.
The two big changes this week were the subtraction of the Portland Trailblazers and Charlotte Hornets from the ranking – due to the worsening of their eFG% – as well as Golden State's rise to the top of all rankings. The latter is not attributable to the Spurs playing poorly; on the contrary, they have been elite. Yet, since the loss to Milwaukee, Golden State has been playing at a proto-superior level.
Figure 1 Stats via NBA.com/Stats
Thus, Figure 1 is similar to last week. The Warriors are clearly the best team in this rating. The Thunder, Spurs, Cavs, and Heat are all clustered in the second tier. Whereas the Hawks and Clippers are clearly a league below.
Figure 2 Stats from NBA.com/Stats
Figure 2, which looks at a team's dominance when it's Defensive eFG% is below 50%, suggests similar figures to last week. In this chart, Golden State continues to expand its dominance.
Additionally, Miami continues to rise through the top half of the chart. This suggests that they are very dominant when at their defensive quarterly average. This could be seen in their match against New Orleans on Christmas Day, where their defense combined with Chris Bosh's dominant game resulted in an overtime win.
Figure 3 suggests similar numbers to last week. Yet, the biggest change is how Golden State has overtaken San Antonio as the most dominant team when its eFG% is above its average and its Opponent's eFG% is better than their average. As stated previously, this is due to the Warriors performing at an unseen level.
Moreover, Cleveland is clearly moving its way up the chart. This is partially due to the disappearance of the Hornets – who have been struggling without Al Jefferson, however, will most likely find their way back soon – but is also reflective of their slow improvement. Yet, the Cavaliers are currently struggling, they are halfway through their four game road trip, and the performance in its second half will most likely change their numbers in next week's rankings.
Nonetheless, as the season continues, expect Golden State and San Antonio to clearly be in the top tier, while Oklahoma City and Cleveland could find their way into that tier as well, assuming both of the latter teams continue to improve.
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An Indonesian Special Forces Police counter-terrorism member stands near the car wreck that crashed into the church at the Pentecost Church Central Surabaya (GPPS), in Surabaya, Indonesia.
A family of six launched suicide attacks on Christians attending Sunday services at three churches in Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya, killing at least 13 people and wounding 40, officials said.
The father drove a car that contained explosives and rammed it into the gate in front of a church. The mother blew herself and two children up at another church.
An Indonesian terrorism analyst said it was the first time children had been involved in attacks in the country.
SURABAYA, Indonesia – A family of six launched suicide attacks on Christians attending Sunday services at three churches in Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya, killing at least 13 people and wounding 40, officials said.


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Cullum's Notebook: Thomas Deans show reveals our era as a "time between"
Jerry Cullum September 14, 2018
Looking at art exhibitions in a wide variety of Atlanta contexts reinforces the realization that we're in an accelerated transition phase in the digital revolution, arguably the biggest shift in perception since the arrival of movable type first made the print era possible. On this topic, I recommend Maryanne Wolf's August 25 Guardian column about our new reading habits: we're more impatient than ever, basically. Wolfe's observations imply that if I provide a direct link to the article, you may never return to this page, so I leave it to you to do the web search.
I'm reminded of what Frances Yates wrote in Shakespeare's Last Plays about "the times between, . . . when survivors from the earlier period are still alive and influential, times when an earlier period has not fully ceased and the new period is not yet fully born." Yates writes that The Tempest and other late plays represent a return to the ideals of Shakespeare's youth, "ideals which he had somehow lost in the terrible period of the great tragedies but which he now hopes to see reviving in the younger generation."
Therefore, I'm going to focus occasionally on aspects of the Atlanta art world that embody our own "time between," and mostly on survivors of one sort or another. The happy accident of a 35-year-anniversary exhibition, open through October 9, allows me to begin with Thomas Deans, who responded to my question about his career with, "The older I become the more I realize I'm a 20th-century person. But one crucial aspect of art, to me, I can carry into the brave new world of pixels and minute attention spans; that is the much-overused term, especially by me, mark making. It is the common thread in everything that I find visually meaningful. . . ."
Deans finds, most recently, what he calls "a sureness of hand coupled with an idea to be expressed" in the blend of graffiti with late-20th-century abstraction in the work of a younger artist, Daniel Byrd, who is tentatively scheduled for an exhibition in 2019. The present exhibition, however, is a combined homage to Deans' appreciation of surface texture and the ongoing evolution of the gallery's origins in British approaches to representational art. A side gallery holds exquisite mixed-media works on paper by Royal Watercolour Society artist David Brayne. The main gallery contains striking abstractions by the globally known Royal Academy of Arts president, Christopher LeBrun, matched exquisitely with abstractions by New York painter Laura Fayer. And, as an unexpected juxtaposition, the back gallery contains landscapes in varying closely related styles (some of them suggesting contemporary updatings of Fairfield Porter) by longtime Alabama-based artist Carlton Nell, Jr.
Paintings by Carlton Nell, Jr., at Thomas Deans Fine Art (T.W. Meyer)
Over the past three-and-a-half decades, that trust in mark making combined with vision has led Deans to exhibit work ranging from small works on paper by William Blake disciples George Richmond and Samuel Palmer (and many other British artists from then to the present day) to work by contemporary Atlanta painters, including a 2016 show of recent neoromantic animal allegories by Atlanta contemporary Linda Mitchell (whose defaced BeltLine mural was recently in the news) and a 2017 exhibition of a body of work from the 1970s by longtime Atlanta College of Art professor Anthony Greco. It has also led him to stage exhibitions such as the largely overlooked 2002 show of the work of the formally trained, psychologically troubled British artist Cynthia Pell, whose sensitive work seems to have been presented since her 1977 suicide in a context of art-therapy outsiderdom into which it does not fit comfortably.
Mark making aside, Deans has from time to time sought out photography with identifiable kinship to the insightful rendering of complex visual relationships that characterize the best of the British representational work with which he began his gallery in Florida (and in London with a partner) before opening in Atlanta in 1999. Deans' photography exhibitions have ranged from Frank Hunter's or Kathryn Kolb's almost visionary yet eerily precise renderings of nature to the more transgressive mode of Forest McMullin's forthcoming solo show (opening October 12) of photographs of aspects of a rural South that still holds surprises.
Navigating the difficult terrain of changing art markets and shifting styles of consciousness simultaneously is a nearly impossible task for commercial galleries in general. Doing it while maintaining a consistent personal sensibility is almost inconceivable, and I find it astonishing that any gallery owners at all in Atlanta have pulled off the balancing act. Although I'm not planning a formal series of profiles, I hope, in the near future, to survey the various ways that others have resolved this dilemma.
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Alec Baldwin hands over his cell phone to the Rust shooting investigation
Text messages, emails, social network communications, browsing activity and other information stored on the actor's device will be analyzed, authorities said
Actor Alec Baldwin has turned over his cellphone to police investigating a fatal shooting on the film's set in New Mexico rust.
Baldwin was rehearsing a scene in the western and was pulling a prop gun when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed last October.
The Sante Fe Sheriff's Office said the actor directed his phone to authorities in Suffolk County, New York.
A search warrant for his iPhone was issued in December. Earlier this week, police had accused Baldwin of failing to cooperate with the investigation, which he denied.
According to court documents, investigators will now examine text messages, emails, social network communications, browsing activity and other information stored on the actor's device.
You also view deleted videos, photos and messages on the phone.
Sante Fe Sheriff's Department spokesman Juan Rios said Friday authorities in Suffolk County, New York, are in the process of downloading relevant data to send to investigators in Santa Fe.
Aaron Dyer, an attorney for Baldwin, said the actor volunteered his phone to authorities.
In a statement, Mr Dyer said: "But this matter is not about his phone and there are no replies on his phone. Alec did nothing wrong.
"The real question that needs to be answered is how live rounds got on set in the first place."
Last month, the lawyer said the actor was working with authorities, adding they were confident the evidence would show the actor was not responsible for what happened.
Baldwin was rehearsing a scene on the western set when the prop gun he was drawing was fired. The actor has insisted he "didn't pull the trigger".
The film's director, Joel Souza, was also injured in the incident and was hospitalized but was later released.
A lawsuit against Alec Baldwin alleges the film's script did not require him to fire a gun when Ms Hutchins was fatally shot.
The lawsuit was filed in November by the film's scriptwriter, Mamie Mitchell, who called the police after filming began on the film's set in New Mexico.
Her lawyer, Gloria Allred, described the behavior of Mr Baldwin and the film's producers as "reckless" and accused them of failing to comply with safety procedures.
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Woods remained in striking distance of the leaders as he made the turn at 3 under Friday - well inside the projected cut line of 3 over.
Woods had his fair share of ups and downs on his front nine, posting three birdies and two bogeys including a disappointing one at the par-5 eighth which is one of the better scoring holes on the course.
However, a beautiful putt at the ninth got him to 3 under for his round.
No one will win the Masters on Friday, but several will lose their chance at a title. Woods has done his best not to do so just yet as he made the turn four shots back of leaders Brooks Koepka, Francesco Molinari and Jason Day.
Staying in striking distance is key, especially coming into a weekend where conditions could very well get softer as rain is expected at Augusta National. If that happens low numbers will be out there and Woods could make a move.
But had he shot 9 over through his first two rounds like Paul Casey or even 4 over like Sergio Garcia, Woods would have practically no chance to come back and win.
The 14-time major winner went 2 under in Round 1.


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