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Jaguar is proud to unveil its new supercharged sports car - the Jaguar XKR. Building on the excellence of the all-new XK introduced in late 2005, the XKR takes the Jaguar experience to new heights.
Like the XK model, the new XKR makes intelligent use of practical, modern technology such as its industry-leading monocoque body structure. In addition, a 420bhp (SAE) supercharged V8 engine and class-leading calibration of its state-of-the-art, six-speed automatic transmission bring it to a level of accessible, real-world performance that makes the XKR the most impressive, everyday, sporting GT in its class.
The XKR's powerful statement of intent is emphatically reinforced by enhanced sporting styling cues such as a unique front bumper, aluminum-finish grilles and hood vents. Its unique 19- and 20-inch alloy wheel designs and a quad-exhaust system also add to its overall presence.
"The new supercharged XKR captures perfectly the essence of what makes a Jaguar XK so special," commented Bibiana Boerio, Jaguar Cars managing director. "It is a perfect combination of refined Grand Tourer and serious performance sports car, that delivers a truly rewarding and exhilarating driving experience."
Driving dynamics
Driving the new XKR - exhilaration redefined
The new 420bhp (SAE) Jaguar XKR is a sensational car to drive. With 120bhp (SAE) more power than the normally aspirated 4.2-liter XK, the same strong and stiff aluminum body structure that ensures superb ride and handling, and a six-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift that is regarded as class-leading in terms of gear-change speed as well as refinement, Jaguar's blend of performance and dynamics reaches new heights with the XKR.
"Our aim when engineering the new XKR was to ensure that the car's characteristics remained in balance despite the significant increase in power over the XK," explains Jaguar's chief engineer, Mike Cross. "Working with that as our base, our brief was to create 'XK plus 30%' - the ultimate sports GT for the real world.
"We wanted the performance and dynamism you would expect of an XKR but were careful to retain that exceptional blend of sporting luxury that every Jaguar must have and which was so convincingly demonstrated with the XK. The bottom line is: if you like the XK, you'll absolutely love the new XKR."
The result of that engineering brief is a car that performs in any condition, at any speed. With superb torque at low engine speeds, instant acceleration is always available should you demand it. Similarly, the advanced steering and suspension set-up means the new XKR switches effortlessly from relaxed grand tourer to honed sports car with ease. It is everything the XK is and much more.
Supercharged 4.2-liter engine
The ability to call upon impressive reserves of power and acceleration in an instant is the hallmark of every great Jaguar. The new XKR ensures this by using a remarkable 4.2-liter supercharged AJ-V8 engine. Producing 420bhp (SAE) at 6,250rpm and 413 lb-ft (560Nm) (EEC) of torque at 4,000rpm, it is capable of propelling the Coupe version to 60mph in 4.9 seconds (5.0 seconds for the Convertible) and onto an electronically limited top speed of 155mph (250kph).
The addition of a supercharger and twin air intakes means the new XKR benefits from a 120bhp (SAE) power increase over the normally aspirated 4.2-liter XK with which it shares its engine configuration. Torque, so essential for instant acceleration at any engine speed, also increases significantly - by 36% over the XK, although the overall weight of the XKR is raised by just 154lb (70kg). Consequently the power-to-weight ratio compared to the normally aspirated 4.2-liter XK is an impressive 34% higher.
And in comparison to the previous generation XKR, the new engine produces more power and more torque. Combined with the significantly stiffer and lighter aluminum monocoque body structure of the new XKR, these performance improvements lead to a significant leap in the power-to-weight ratio of 12% over the previous XKR and an equally useful jump of 7.7% in the torque-to-weight ratio. To achieve the equivalent improvements in power and torque-to-weight in the outgoing XKR would have required nearly 50 more horsepower. Consequently, the 0-60mph sprint time of the new XKR Coupe is reduced by 0.3 seconds.
The heart of these significant performance improvements is the XKR's lightweight eight-cylinder engine with an Eaton supercharger. The water-cooled cylinders are arranged in a 90-degree V configuration and the crankshaft is supported by five main bearings. Each of the two cylinder head assemblies incorporates twin camshafts operating four valves per cylinder. One of the reasons for the engine's impressive output is the continuously variable valve timing which helps to deliver a wide spread of torque. The engine uses an Electronic Return-less Fuel System (ERFS) and a three-way catalyst exhaust system.
The increase in power and torque over the outgoing XKR model is down to two significant additions to the engine. The air intake supply to the engine has been significantly enhanced thanks to the use of twin air inlets, and a Variable Inlet Camshaft Timing system is used for the first time on the XKR. By continuously adjusting the timing of the inlet camshaft on both banks of the V8, depending on the engine speed and load, Jaguar's engineers have ensured large improvements in torque, particularly at lower revs.
The system is controlled by the Engine Management System (EMS) which receives engine speed, throttle position and oil temperature data from its sensors. The EMS determines the correct inlet camshaft timing by continuously referring to a digital three-dimensional map developed to provide optimum performance. The EMS then transmits the appropriate signals to two solenoids that control the degree of hydraulic force provided to the valve actuators.
The normally aspirated 4.2-liter XK has been praised for its acoustic qualities, remaining unobtrusive and relaxed at modest speeds but producing an unmistakeable V8 soundtrack when worked hard. On the XKR, the noise from the supercharger threatened to dominate the acoustic character and mask the underlying sound quality. However, through enhancements to the vehicle acoustic pack, the supercharger noise has been reduced by 5dB compared to the previous XKR.
This approach to acoustics allowed the engineers to concentrate on using the exhaust system to deliver the best possible sound quality character. This was accomplished through the use of the XKR's Active Exhaust system which varies the flow of exhaust gases through the main silencer box to ensure that the XKR remains quiet at cruising speeds, but delivers a substantially more purposeful sound quality character under hard acceleration.
Jaguar's Sequential Shift uniquely combines all the speed and involvement of a sequential manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of a full automatic.
The system consists of steering-wheel-mounted paddles and a conventional gear selector lever, allowing the driver to switch between three automatic or paddle-operated gearbox modes.
Whereas an automated manual gearbox interrupts the flow of torque during the gearchange - while the clutch is disengaged - the Jaguar's gearbox maintains the flow of torque throughout the shifting process. This results in gearchanges that are not only quick, but also remarkably smooth. Gearshifts are achieved in less than 600 milliseconds, from the point at which the driver operates the shift paddle to the point at which the shift is complete.
In fact, during development, comparison tests between Jaguar Sequential Shift and rival automatic transmissions in the class showed the transmission to be the fastest system of all, changing gear at least 400 milliseconds faster than a standard automatic and 100 milliseconds faster than the best automated manual system.
The three gearbox modes give the driver total flexibility to use the transmission to match whatever driving style he or she chooses. In Drive mode, the gearbox behaves as a conventional automatic, with the software optimized for every day driving conditions providing all the benefits of a best-in-class automatic transmission.
In Sport mode, the gearbox's adaptive software becomes more prevalent, adapting and reacting more dynamically to demanding conditions. This software takes account of the prevailing conditions and driver's inputs and adapts accordingly. For example, it recognizes when the car is negotiating a curve, and holds the gear accordingly; Hill Recognition enables the XKR to choose the ratios to optimize the ascent or descent of a hill; the gearbox's software will also match the engine speed precisely to the engine and road speeds, 'blipping' the throttle during rapid downshifts.
Manual mode is activated by simply operating one of the steering-wheel-mounted paddles, and delivers a state-of-the-art manual gear shift feel from the automatic transmission.
Chassis, suspension and brakes
To ensure optimum ride and handling, the XKR's springs and dampers are uprated compared to the normally aspirated XK. The front spring rate is increased by 38% and the rear spring rate by 24%. Allied to the Servotronic steering system, which has also been tuned both mechanically and electronically to give the steering more weight and even greater response, the suspension ensures confidence-inspiring handling without any loss in refinement and comfort levels.
Because of the inherent strength and stiffness of the chassis, the only significant addition to the XKR's structure is an additional rear suspension brace mounted between the rear damper towers to accommodate the significant increase in rear spring rate. This also allows the Convertible to utilize the same dynamic settings as the Coupe model.
The Computer Active Technology Suspension (a two-stage adaptive damping system that ensures the optimum balance between ride and handling) and new switchable Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System (Trac DSC) have also been recalibrated to cope with the additional power of the supercharged engine.
As significant to the XKR as the increases in power and torque are the major improvements in strength and weight thanks to its advanced all-aluminum architecture. Unique in the industry as a complete aluminum monocoque body structure, as distinct from an aluminum spaceframe with separate aluminum exterior panels, its properties come from both the way the bodyshell is designed and constructed, and the use of new joining technologies.
In fact, the new XKR's aluminum chassis is significantly lighter and stiffer in both Coupe and Convertible form than the steel model it replaces. The Coupe chassis is over 30 percent stiffer than the previous XK, while the Convertible is over 40 percent stiffer. As a consequence, the XKR accelerates faster than the previous model, while offering high levels of safety, reduced noise and vibration intrusion, and improved ride and handling characteristics thanks to improved suspension dynamics.
In Convertible form, the BIW weight, at just 633lb (287kg), is 19 percent lighter than the previous XKR Convertible.
New, larger ventilated brake discs at the front ensure higher braking performance for the XKR. The front brake disc diameter has increased from 12.8in to 14.0in (326mm to 355mm), and the thickness from 1.2in to 1.3in (30mm to 32mm), which not only improves the braking performance but also the system's resistance to fade. The braking system also includes four-channel ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Hydraulic Brake Assist to increase brake pressure during an emergency stop, and Jaguar's Electronic Park Brake function.
With the much-admired new XK already considered a future design classic, Jaguar's creative team, led by Ian Callum, had a great starting point from which to produce the XKR. The XK range's elegant form draws on the lineage of the original XK and E-Type sports cars, and by blending this unmistakeable Jaguar silhouette with contemporary flair, its exterior forms a stunning blend of elegance, athleticism and definition. The XKR takes now this athletic look one stage further thanks to the addition of:
New XKR front bumper with color-keyed finish to unique front fog lamp housings
Aluminum side power vent finish
Hood vents and unique 'XKR' aluminum finish to upper and lower front mesh grilles
Aluminum finish to rear signature 'blade' and selected exterior brightwork finishers
Unique 'Jupiter' design 19-inch alloy wheels as standard, with 20-inch 'Cremona' XKR wheel available as an option
Black brake callipers with 'R' logo
Quad exhaust system and unique lower bumper
'R' rear badge
Design Director Ian Callum explains the thinking behind the look of the new XKR:
"We talk at Jaguar of how our new generation of models are 'beautiful, fast cars'. It's a phrase that ideally sums up our brand and can be applied to every car we design. We were extremely proud of the reaction to the new XK when it was unveiled last year - it is as beautiful as you would expect a Jaguar sports car to be. Now, the new XKR has a look that emphasizes the 'fast' aspect of our design statement.
"The 'powerline' that runs from the front wheel through the cabin area and into the car's rear haunches remains, and we have added to that latent feeling of power by adding some strong performance features such as the vents that signify the potent supercharger and the stunning new alloys that fill the wheel arches and give the car real purpose."
A unique sports seat design with additional lateral support for both the driver and front seat passenger has been added, with an 'R' badge on the headrests, tachometer, steering wheel and gear selector. The design of the standard aluminum interior veneer is also unique to the XKR, featuring a 'weave' pattern from the Advanced Lightweight Coupe showcar.
XKR customers can also specify the Luxury Sports interior option which features soft-grain leather on the 16-way adjustable seats, instrument panel, door trim and center console.
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Hanson Bay, Kangaroo Island
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Snorkeling in Hanson Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia Australia
Maximum depth:
19.6ft/6m
The Kangaroo Island covers an area of approximately 4400 km²/1698.8 mi², located at 110 km/70 mi south-west of Adelaide and easily accessible by ferry or plane. A congregation of attractive small towns and fascinating wild Conservation parks, Kangaroo Island represents Australia's third largest Island.
The Hanson Bay is off the South Coast Road and lies between Kelly Hill Caves and the Flinders Chase National Park in the south western corner of Kangaroo Island. The spot is a unique secret surfing destination for experienced practitioners. Occasional sand banks and a permanent rocky point break are the main elements of one and only Hanson Bay.
With abundant marine life close to shore and crystal clear water, the Hanson Bay offers great spectacular snorkelling opportunities. The reef makes for an interesting, shallow dive, but be careful when there is a swell running! Its maximum depth reaches down to 6 m/19 ft and the spot is ideal for divers of all levels of difficulty. So make sure you pack your mask!
Flinders Chase National Park in the west of the island offers an alternative getaway, where koalas bask in the gum trees and seals basking on the beach. Don't get surprised if kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, goannas and Platypi come across your way.
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Caption: Standing in front of the USMA mixer are (from left) Greg Exarchakis, Eastern Concrete Materials sales manager; Bill Sandbrook, U.
Doug" Dribben, entered the Corps in 1990 through the FLEP; the younger Dribben had graduated from USMA in 1983.
USMA engineers have served important roles in the defense, exploration, and growth of America, spanning everything from fortification to navigation, from flood control to hydroelectric energy, plus construction projects, humanitarian outreach, and environmental protection.
This work is conducted in multiple venues: large (30x30 m) deer exclosures erected at USMA paired with similar-sized unfenced control areas, experimental plantings and seedings to assess potential restoration techniques, and a variety of common garden and laboratory experiments to tease apart the contribution of individual and combined stressors on demography of the four state-listed plant species.
As for my own background, I was commissioned from USMA in 2008 and assigned as the platoon leader, 3d Platoon, 218th Military Police Company, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
But I think the greatest discriminator between USMA and ROTC was that most of my officers and mentors, gentlemen I had great respect for, graduated from this institution.
Previously, he was a platoon leader with the 11th Engineer Battalion; company commander with the 588th Engineer Battalion; and assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, USMA.
Hagenback, superintendent of the USMA, adds that Colonel Kolditz "has successfully linked leading in dangerous contexts with the requirements of everyday leadership.
Graduates of USMA include GEN George Patton, GEN Dwight Eisenhower, the current Central Command Commander GEN David Petraeus, the current MNF-I commander GEN Ray Odierno, and the coach of the 2008 Gold Medal winning U.
Ismaili flew to Algeria on Thursday to meet USMA Algiers in the ACL last 16 round first leg game on Sunday.
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By now, we've all heard it at least a thousand times: during its eight seasons on air, Game of Thrones has become a cultural sensation, with more influence than almost any franchise could ever hope to achieve. Its ratings are impenetrable, and each and every decision the series makes sparks passionate conversation. For better or worse, few series can ever spark enough emotion in fans to convince them to, say, start an absurd petition calling for an entire season of television to be remade.
But soon, Game of Thrones will be gone forever, unless you want to stream the entire series again on HBO's apps or, the premium cabler hopes, tune in for the upcoming spin-offs. So, what will replace it after the finale airs on Sunday night? Throughout its run, Thrones has inspired plenty of imitators—and now, with the finale looming, there are more hopeful contenders waiting in the wings than ever. When viewed at a distance, the Game of Thrones model is simple: make a well-composed and -performed adaptation of existing I.P. that comes with a passionate fan base. The devil, as ever, is in the details.
There are several projects in development right now that are at least trying to fit that formula. And more than anyone, Amazon seems to be leading the charge, hopeful that if it spends enough money on a popular franchise, it can strike gold as well. Though it's worth a reminder: it's very likely we'll never see a phenomenon like Game of Thrones ever again.
The Spin-Offs
Might as well start in the most obvious place, right? HBO has been working on multiple Game of Thrones spin-offs. The first of these will debut next year, and comes from X-Men: First Class and Kingsman: The Secret Service screenwriter Jane Goldman. It'll take place thousands of years before the events of Game of Thrones. The spin-off's informal title is The Long Night, and Naomi Watts is on board to star.
There's a good chance that the spin-offs—or "success shows," as George R.R. Martin prefers to call them—will gain at least a decent amount of traction, as have series like Better Call Saul and The Good Fight. But replicating the cultural impact of Thrones entirely is a tall order. Chances are, none of the series in this list will match the power of Thrones—but if any of these spin-offs capture even a fraction of that lightning in a bottle, HBO will likely be more than pleased.
Meanwhile, Hulu got its hands on a different Martin work: Wild Cards. In fact, beyond one show, the streamer has a whole universe of series in mind. This series, however, is set in the present, exploring the aftermath of an alien virus that killed off most of Manhattan in 1946. (For another Martin adaptation away from HBO that's already premiered, see Syfy's Nightflyers.) For now, the series is still in development, with no expected release date.
Another contender from HBO comes from a different world entirely: the Regina King–staring Watchmen adaptation, which just released another teaser earlier this month and premieres this fall. It's an adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons's popular limited series of graphic novels, and promises to explore some new territory while also hitting a few nostalgic beats.
The series has good chances for success: Damon Lindelof, who created the critically beloved The Leftovers, will executive produce—and given the widespread name recognition Watchmen will bring, its potential seems pretty great. And let's not forget: V for Vendetta made $70 million in domestic box office, beating its production budget by $15 million. And although there's been some debate about whether the 2009 film adaptation Watchmen, which ended its box-office run with a multi-million-dollar deficit, was really a "hit," it did bring in more than $100 million domestically. So if HBO's adaptation is actually good and well-packaged, there's a chance HBO could have another big win on its hands.
This one doesn't require too much explanation, right? Amazon announced two years ago that it was working on a Lord of the Rings streaming series, set before Frodo's journey out of the Shire. It's very expensive and based on extraordinarily popular I.P., which will likely bolster its chances—but then again, after the disappointing Hobbit films, Tolkien fans are probably a little wearier than your average fantasy nerd, and some of them might be reluctant to flock to a new adaptation, especially given that the concept is pretty loose. That said, there's still a lot of potential here, especially if Amazon can throw enough money at a Lord of the Rings star or two to stage a crossover cameo.
But Amazon is actually working on more than one potential Game of Thrones replacement. In addition to Lord of the Rings, Amazon has also dropped $1 billion for Chinese author Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem series. Amazon is also working on an adaptation of The Wheel of Time. The Lord of the Rings series is expected in 2021.
C.S. Lewis's popular book series is getting its own combination film-and-TV adaptation from Netflix. The same rule for fantasy adaptations still stands, but then again—have you seen this franchise's box office power?
Also coming from Netflix: The Witcher, adapted from the Polish novel series by Andrzej Sapkowski. The star of that project!? Henry Cavill!
Release dates have yet to be announced for both projects.
This one's actually a film and TV adaptation. The Kingkiller Chronicle is a book series from author Patrick Rothfuss following a young man named Kvothe on a very magical journey. (A reductive summation of the series would be that it is, in some ways, a geekier Harry Potter—by which I mean Kvothe goes to magic school.) The series is intended to be a trilogy, but so far Rothfuss has released only the first two books—The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear—and a novella about one of Kvothe's friends, Auri, titled The Slow Regard of Silent Things. Lin-Manuel Miranda is on hand to handle the musical side of the projects, since one of Kvothe's defining traits is his passion for music and skill with a lute. The TV adaptation will premiere on Showtime.
But the upcoming TV adaptation is not a straight adaptation of Rothfuss's first Kingkiller book. Instead, it'll take place a generation before Kvothe's time, possibly following his parents. This seems like an odd choice, considering most non-fantasy fans would probably scratch their heads if asked what The Kingkiller Chronicle even is. Presumably, Showtime is hoping its own standalone story will be strong enough to capture people's interest regardless of their familiarity with the source material—and that fans of Rothfuss's original work will appreciate the expansion of its story. That said, Thrones aired as a faithful adaptation of its source material, which is part of what boosted its success. Plus, as V.F.'s Joanna Robinson has pointed out, one rarely creates a TV sensation by so closely mimicking another one. In other words: if anyone wants to replicate Thrones's success, they'd probably be well advised to avoid the fantasy genre altogether. Either way, a release date has yet to be announced.
Remember that time Hollywood made a Golden Compass adaptation that premiered and then the franchise went nowhere? The BBC is probably hoping you'll forget about that and focus on its upcoming adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy series. And the production shingle making it, Bad Wolf, is connected with not only the BBC, but also HBO. The series is set to premiere later this year.
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5 Reasons You Need to Visit Coney Island, NYC This Summer
Coney Island is one of the best places to explore in Brooklyn, New York. Since the 1800's, this world-famous seaside resort has delighted millions of visitors with its oceanfront circus acts, heart-pumping amusement park rides, and, of course, delicious hot dogs. Whether you want to lay out on the beach or stroll the historic boardwalk, Coney Island, NYC truly has something for everyone. Here are some of our favorite things to see there.
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1. Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs
Did you know that Coney Island is often called the birthplace of the hot dog? Nathan's Hot Dogs began way back in 1916 when Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker opened a small hot dog stand that drew big crowds and big names. (Al Capone, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the King and Queen of England, just to name a few!) Today, Nathan's is known for its signature frankfurter and the famous international hot dog eating contest.
2. New York Aquarium
Located on the Coney Island Boardwalk, the New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. It was originally established in 1896 and is home to hundreds of species of aquatic wildlife, including sharks and rays, walruses, sea lions, and fish. Guests can tour the exhibits, watch 4-D films in the aquarium theater, or get up-close and personal with the animals during feedings.
3. Coney Island Beach, NYC
Coney Island beach is ideal for a summertime getaway. Feel free to sunbathe on nearly three miles of sandy shoreline, or enjoy a friendly game of volleyball, handball, or basketball. The beach also boasts a historic 2.5-mile boardwalk with bumper cars, an arcade, and two amusement parks. Don't miss the spectacular fireworks display every Friday night at 9:30 p.m.!
4. Coney Island Museum
With artifacts that celebrate the beach's rich history and culture, a trip to the Coney Island Museum will give you a glimpse into the past. You'll find everything from funhouse mirrors to hundred-year-old postcards! You can even attend screenings of two recent Coney Island documentaries on Saturday nights. On your way out, be sure to stop by the museum's gift shop and purchase the perfect Coney Island souvenir.
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If you're a beer lover, be sure to visit the Coney Island Brewing Company. This facility creates craft beer and hard soda inspired by the flavors of Coney Island. Visitors can stop in for a pint, pick up some merch, or take a free tour. With eight house-brewed beers on tap that rotate regularly, there's always something new to try!
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General Discussion => The Bus Ride Discussion Forum => Topic started by: the KEG on November 21, 2017, 02:12:31 am
Title: Ex-Bus Rider News 17-18
Post by: the KEG on November 21, 2017, 02:12:31 am
Mark Appel didn't make the 40-man cut for the Phils. (https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rule-5-draft-phillies-dfa-former-no-1-pick-more-to-know-as-40-man-rosters-set/) Hard to believe he already turns 27 next season.
Title: Re: Ex-Bus Rider News 17-18
Post by: toddthebod on November 21, 2017, 08:21:15 am
How the mighty have fallen. What's the story with someone who is DFA'ed. If another team picks him up do they have to put him on their 40 man roster? Or can he get a minor league deal?
Post by: Jacksonian on November 21, 2017, 09:02:25 am
Quote from: toddthebod on November 21, 2017, 08:21:15 am
If he's picked up before going through waivers he's on that team's 40 man. If he gets through waivers he can be assigned to the Phillies minor league system or elect free agency.
Post by: VirtualBob on December 08, 2017, 05:29:11 pm
BA is reporting that Colin Walsh has signed with the Relatively-Close-to-Los-Angeles Angels.
Post by: Duman on December 14, 2017, 11:46:48 am
Former Astro farm hand, former outfielder, Drew Muren was selected in the Rule 5 (AAA) portion as a RHP by the Blue Jays. He can add former Giant to his former list.
Post by: Duman on December 20, 2017, 07:19:08 pm
Former Bus Rider Ben Orloff listed by BA as one of the top 10 college assistant coaches.
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Post by: VirtualBob on February 17, 2018, 02:32:55 pm
MLB is reporting that Fernando Abad has signed with Philliws and has been invited to spring training.
Post by: juliogotay on February 17, 2018, 05:21:56 pm
Quote from: Duman on December 20, 2017, 07:19:08 pm
(https://www.baseballamerica.com/college/top-10-college-baseball-assistant-coaches-2018/?utm_content=buffera97a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer#CApTZAwrsUotFkMM.97)
A familiar name @ #2 also.
Post by: GreatBagwellsBeard on March 14, 2018, 03:59:37 pm
I truly don't recommend watching it (I haven't) but a TV station in Corpus has obtained the footage of Danry Vasquez hitting his girlfriend, which precipitated his arrest and release. Now that the video's pubic, the Indy League team he was playing for has released him.
Post by: Duman on June 19, 2018, 09:47:03 am
Rough day on the mound for Adrian Houser. His line for the day, 2 hits, 1 run, 2 pukes. (http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/brewers-reliever-adrian-houser-vomits-field-continues-pitching-phillies/1u2xlpsil9sx91u1dcfcplpo5r)
Post by: Nate Colbert on June 25, 2018, 07:01:15 pm
RHP Ruben Alaniz is still hanging on after 9 years and 3 organizations. Currently in the bullpen for the AAA Durham Bulls (Rays).
Alaniz elected minors FA after 6 years in the Astros organization after the 2015 season.
What's up for a couple of former outfielders involved in recent trades?
Jason Martin (Gerrit Cole) hitting .333/.396/.537 for AA Altoona. MLB.com has him ranked as the Pirates' 21st best prospect.
Ramon Laureano (Brandon Bailey) with a .263/.356/.412 line for AAA Nashville. 20th-ranked A's prospect. Missed first 6 weeks of season with broken finger.
Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 25, 2018, 10:34:39 pm
Just got promoted to AAA Indianapolis.
Post by: Nate Colbert on June 29, 2018, 03:18:22 am
Add Austin Wates to Ben Orloff and Kirk Saarloos on the list of ex-Bus Riders who are now assistants at D1 baseball programs. The former 3rd round pick (2010) was recently named to the coaching staff at Kansas State. Spent parts of 5 years in the system before going to the Marlins in the Marisnick trade.
Post by: Nate Colbert on July 05, 2018, 10:31:37 am
Nowhere else to put this so...
He's trailed off the last month or so but Cavan Biggio is batting .266/.394/.532 for AA New Hampshire (Eastern League).
Kody Clemens hit his first 2 professional home runs in a game yesterday for low-A West Michigan (MWL).
Post by: Nate Colbert on July 05, 2018, 10:13:13 pm
A couple of pieces in the Verlander swap both playing at AA Erie:
Daz Cameron: .352/.410/.690*
Jake Rogers: .210/.306/.371**
*17 games since being called up from FSL
**Throwing out 57% of baserunners
Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 29, 2018, 03:18:22 am
And in some more D1 news, Alex Sogard (who had been pitching coach) named the head coach at Wright State. Sogard was a 26th round pick of the Astros in 2010 and spent 5 years in the system.
Jayne with the extremely comprehensive update on which former Bus Riders are currently playing in the NPB, KBO, Mexican and indy leagues.
https://whattheheckbobby.blogspot.com/2018/07/former-astros-in-foreignindependent.html
Jacob Nottingham with his first major league hit tonight for the Brew Crew. He had gone hitless in an earlier callup this season.
Post by: Reuben on July 21, 2018, 02:30:03 pm
Looking at Baseball America's updated top 10 Pirates prospects. Though he was not among the 10, they mentioned Jason Martin as a "Riser":
OF Jason Martin, acquired from Houston in the Gerrit Cole trade, continues to exceed evaluators' projections and has hit .321/.378/.509 between Double-A and Triple-A.
It'll be hard for Martin to crack Pittsburgh's lineup anytime soon, considering they have Dickerson, Marte, and Polanco in the OF, plus two well-regarded young guys in Meadows and Luplow.
Post by: VirtualBob on July 21, 2018, 02:49:41 pm
Nick Tropeano takes the mound for the LAAA tonight against the good guys ... not sure how many (if any) are former teammates.
Post by: Duman on July 21, 2018, 05:06:00 pm
Quick look says: Springer, Stassi, McHugh, Devo & Peacock. And he did make one Houston appearance during 2014 so he would have known some of the MLB guys from that and spring training.
Delino Deshields Jr Optioned to Minors by Texas. Hitting .204/.300/.270 on the season
Post by: jbm on July 24, 2018, 04:26:42 pm
Wow, sort of surprised. Kept hearing all the gold glove talk, but didn't realize the bat was that bad, even by Rangers standards.
Quote from: jbm on July 24, 2018, 04:26:42 pm
Same bat he has always had. Same glove, too, and nowhere close to "gold".
Post by: geezerdonk on July 24, 2018, 06:59:05 pm
No arm, no gold glove; no matter how good he might be in all other areas.
Quote from: VirtualBob on July 24, 2018, 06:48:04 pm
By any honest assessment, if you've watched him over the years, his glove has improved quite a bit in the last few years, and the statcast guys had him with the most runs saved this year for an AL CF this year, iirc. And his bat this year is way worse than last year, and his July production is way worse than the previous three months. Other than that, I agree.
Post by: Nate Colbert on August 02, 2018, 11:56:55 am
OF Ramon Laureano with his first shot in the bigs after getting the callup to the A's. He was hitting .297/.380/.524 at AAA Nashville after missing time early in the season when he broke his hand in ST.
Good for him and hope he does well.
Post by: Nate Colbert on August 02, 2018, 06:35:40 pm
Mike Hauschild was signed by the Blue Jays and immediately added to their 25-man roster. He'll apparently be available for their game tonight vs the Mariners.
ETA #1:
Wow! 4 scoreless innings with just 3 hits and 1 walk allowed.
They brought him out for 2 more innings and he continued to shine. Final line: 6 IP 4 H 0 R 1BB 5 K.
Post by: Snuffy on August 02, 2018, 11:00:49 pm
Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 02, 2018, 06:35:40 pm
Great update! Nice move by the Astros to set him free.
Just noticed that he was not just eating innings, the game is still tied after he was taken out.
Post by: Duman on August 03, 2018, 06:27:24 am
Literally signed his contract 30 minutes before the game. What a story!
Post by: Snuffy on August 03, 2018, 07:43:12 am
Quote from: Duman on August 03, 2018, 06:27:24 am
Indeed, a great story - for him and the Astros! Good PR is needed now.
How much can he earn during the rest of the season?
PS: He did not just pitch last night. He gave them six scoreless innings and got the WIN!!!
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/blue-jays-vs-mariners/2018/08/02/531048#game_state=final,game_tab=,game=531048
His five SO are highlighted here. https://www.mlb.com/video/servais-on-offensive-struggles/c-2342193583
Could the headline read "Ex-Astro farmhand helps former team with 1st career win - in 1st 5th ML appearance!"
Nice scoop, Nate. TY for this thread!
Post by: Duman on August 03, 2018, 04:28:48 pm
Quote from: Snuffy on August 03, 2018, 07:43:12 am
Major League minimum is 545,000. With 55 games left in the season (counting last nights game), he will earn just over 185,000 for the rest of the year if he stays with the big league club. That is American Dollars. I don't do canadian currency exchange rates.
Quote from: Duman on August 03, 2018, 04:28:48 pm
TY. Christmas came in August for the Hauschild family!
Any idea what he might have been making @ Fresno?
Ramon Laureano got called up to the A's. Walk off hit in debit plus some nice defense. Good for him! http://mlb.com/r/game_article?gid=2018_08_03_detmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=oak (http://mlb.com/r/game_article?gid=2018_08_03_detmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=oak)
Yes! Great stuff.
Here is a link to his highlights.
https://www.mlb.com/video/must-c-laureanos-heroic-debut/c-2345903183
He'll get the start in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Jacob Nix is expected to be called up by the Padres and will make his MLB debut this weekend.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-jacob-nix-debut-0808-story.html
Japhet "El Gigante de Mulege" Amador suspended by the NPB for 6 months for banned substance. Had been playing in Japan for the last 3 years and was batting .269/.338/.580 with 20 homers this season for Rakuten.
Signed by Luhnow out of the Mexican League, he played a handful of games at AAA back in 2013-2014. He was sent to the Arizona Fall League the first season to get in some reps and the Astros brought him to big league camp the following spring.
Post by: chuck on August 09, 2018, 01:35:36 am
Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 09, 2018, 01:28:52 am
Japhet "El Gigante de Mulege" Amador suspended by the NPB for 6 months for banned substance.
What did he do, eat a vegetable?
6 scoreless innings tonight vs the Phillies.
LHP Buddy Boshers called up by the Pirates.
https://twitter.com/NBCSAthletics/status/1028466523671748608
Post by: BudGirl on August 11, 2018, 11:03:07 pm
Can we trade Fisher for him?
I really enjoyed the reaction to the catch of Dallas Braden over Edwin Jackson's shoulder in this gif. (https://twitter.com/NBCSAthletics/status/1028469166313861122)
Sebastian Kessay was picked up out of indy ball by the Dbacks. Had one very bad outing (4 1/3 IP, 8 H, 8 ER, 3 BB, 4 K) and then a solid one inning outing and the was placed on the DL.
Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 05, 2018, 10:13:13 pm
Cameron gets his 2nd promotion of the year. The Tigers have now moved him up to AAA Toledo after hitting .285/.367/.470 in 53 games for Erie.
Laureano goes deep twice tonight, 5 RBIs so far in the game vs the Rangers.
Is this a flash in the pan or could he be another J. D. Martinez?
Can only protect a few, and there is a lot of talent in the system.
His 3rd homer tonight. 9 RBIs in his 1st 16 games with the A's.
Post by: austro on August 25, 2018, 07:40:33 am
I was watching him the other night against the Twins. He's stockier than I imagined.
Don't want to make this the Laureano thread but since he is helping out our division rival...
2 walks and RBI single tonight. .304/.347/.522 after 17 games.
It's a great story, even tho Laureano's success puts pressure on his FORMER team.
To this point he is having a similar debut as Tyler White in 2016 and - hopefully - a few years later.
Keep the updates coming.
The highlights Houston's ability to find and develop talent - and a farm system that is so stacked that there is not enough room for all the talent to reach the majors with the big league club.
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 01, 2018, 07:56:36 pm
Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 05, 2018, 10:31:37 am
Currently hitting .256/.393/.509 with 26 HRs and 98 RBIs and today named league MVP. BJs are also sending him to the AFL.
Mike Hauschild outrighted by the BJs today.
Post by: Nate Colbert on September 08, 2018, 12:55:20 am
29 games into his MLB career, Laureano with his second 2-homer game. Was batting leadoff for the A's.
MLB Pipeline @MLBPipeline 2 hours ago
Ramon Laureano has a pair of outfield assists tonight and has seven total on the season. He's tied for third in the AL ... and has played just 33 games. He also led the Texas League with 16 assists in 2017.
Post by: Lefty on September 14, 2018, 12:47:46 am
Quote from: Nate Colbert on September 13, 2018, 10:17:39 pm
Didn't help him tonight.
BTW, in the Klawchat today was this re Laureano:
Keith Law: I really liked him out of AFL 2016, then the Astros changed his swing and he stunk.
http://meadowparty.com/blog/2018/09/13/klawchat-9-13-18/
The "what changed for Laureano between 2017 and 2018" has been a recurring theme in prospect circles recently and this is the first time I've seen a swing change blamed for his 2017 troubles. Setting aside the obvious (why would the Astros have wanted to change his swing given Laureano's terrific regular season and AFL performance in 2016?), the consequences of this would have been:
Swing change----->Bad 2017----->Decision to not protect Laureano in 2017 Rule 5 draft----->Trade him to Oakland (who had inquired previously about him) in advance of the draft to avoid losing him w/o compensation
Just to be friggin' clear: no finger-pointing going on here. Given lack of information, it's far more productive to try and understand why decisions were made rather than necessarily criticize the decision that was made.
Laureano's physical tools (howitzer for an arm, speed) were fairly obvious to all. There was some question about his future power. So let's pretend for a moment that the organization did tinker with his swing to generate a better launch angle. If that failed in 2017, given his physical tools wouldn't the better course of action have been to go ahead and protect him and have him revert to the old swing in 2018 rather than end up selling low? Obviously those decisions don't get made in a vacuum and putting him on the roster may have had knock-on effects elsewhere (although in hindsight there was an open roster spot which apparently Luhnow & Co. were saving for...Anthony Gose).
Or did his poor 2017 at the plate suggest to the decision-makers that his 2016 numbers were merely an outlier (2/3 of that season was spent at Lancaster, his AFL performance was SSS involving just 12 games, 2014/2015 numbers weren't particularly exceptional, unconscious bias against a 16th-round pick out of a podunk Okie juco)? Until I see some further evidence that a swing change actually occurred, if I were pinned down I would guess the "2016 was a mirage" mindset as the reason for the trade.
There obviously may have been other reasons for the trade and I await your criticism of my speculations own rationales.
Whatever the reason for the trade, lessons to be learned here may be that swimming against the tide may not be helpful in all situations and the Astros should follow a couple of baseball truisms: (1) don't do prospect for prospect trades (2) don't make trades within your division.
[One thing more about a possible swing change. Let's again assume that in fact it did happen. Who's to say it didn't take until 2018 for Laureano to master it and is just now seeing it come to fruition with the unprecedented pop (for him anyway)?]
Post by: Jacksonian on September 14, 2018, 09:05:08 am
Quote from: Nate Colbert on September 14, 2018, 02:16:34 am
Pudnit hindsighting is ridiculous.
He was dealt because there was no room for him. The Astros have Springer and Reddick through the 20 season. Tucker is perceived to have the brighter future. Alvarez had just stepped forward as a very young and very promising upcoming player. Laureano had not demonstrated that he could be in either of the other two's class of hitter. They have Marisnick through at least 2020 as a defensive player as well. For the current window no one saw him as a right now, fills a need, guy. So why have him hold a 40-man spot for nothing until at least 2021?
Quote from: Jacksonian on September 14, 2018, 09:05:08 am
He was dealt because there was no room for him. The Astros have Springer and Reddick through the 2020 season. Tucker is perceived to have the brighter future. Alvarez had just stepped forward as a very young and very promising upcoming player. Laureano had not demonstrated that he could be in either of the other two's class of hitter. They have Marisnick through at least 2020 as a defensive player as well. For the current window no one saw him as a right now, fills a need, guy. So why have him hold a 40-man spot for nothing until at least 2021?
That's a fair counterpoint. And Derek Fisher was also considered to be ahead of him in the pecking order adding to the perceived glut.
Post by: moriartp on September 14, 2018, 09:27:33 am
See also Teoscar Hernandez. Pretty clear they felt set in the outfield and were willing to use their depth to shore up other areas.
Post by: GreatBagwellsBeard on September 14, 2018, 10:51:16 am
Quote from: moriartp on September 14, 2018, 09:27:33 am
Plus he nearly Adam Everrett'd Altuve.
Post by: geezerdonk on September 14, 2018, 01:51:17 pm
Don't forget Tony.
Former Bus Rider Juan...
Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 58m ago
Minaya had a 10.80 ERA when he went to Triple A Charlotte after an outing on May 3. In his return, covering 41 games and 39.1 IP, his ERA is 2.75.
Tweet a bit misleading though. He's walked 19 during that stretch contributing to a 1.32 WHIP in that span. And walks have been an issue for him going back to his Houston days.
Former V-Cats' manager Stubby Clapp (2011-2012) being mentioned as a possible successor for John Gibbons.
Was also a hitting coach in the system prior to his Tri-City stint.
Post by: juliogotay on September 26, 2018, 12:43:16 pm
Stubby Clapp sounds like a vaudeville name.
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on September 26, 2018, 12:55:48 pm
Quote from: juliogotay on September 26, 2018, 12:43:16 pm
Or an STD.
Laureano supplanting Dustin Fowler as the A's everyday CF:
A's EVP Billy Beane tells [beat writer Susan] Slusser that the "job is [Laureano's]," adding that the 24-year-old "has played that position just about as well as anyone we've ever had here."
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/09/al-west-notes-paxton-buttrey-laureano-astros-roster.html
Post by: Nate Colbert on October 08, 2018, 06:29:45 pm
Some exes who are now MLFAs:
RHP Mike Hauschild
LHP Buddy Boshers
LHP Anthony Gose
C Tim Federowicz
C Juan Centeno
OF JB Shuck
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-sept-17-oct-4/
Cuban pitcher Jesus Balaguer signed with Washington of the Frontier League after his release by the Astros back in July. He quickly racked up 47 K's in 25.2 innings for the Wild Things but also exhibited the control problems that plagued him with Houston with 16 walks. Anyhoo, he had his contract sold to the D-Backs earlier this month.
Post by: Nate Colbert on November 06, 2018, 10:05:54 pm
Some exes who are MLFAs:
Pitchers: Jake Buchanan, Asher Wojciechoski, Mitch Talbot, Brett Oberholtzer, Kevin Comer, Kevin Chapman, Ian Hardman, Samil De Los Santos, Harold Arauz, David Rollins, Ruben Alaniz, Rhiner Cruz
Catchers: Tyler Heineman, Kevin Martir, Roberto Pena, Carlos Perez
Infielders: Jake Elmore
OFs: Preston Tucker, LJ Hoes, Andrew Aplin
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/?amphtml&__twitter_impression=true
Post by: VirtualBob on November 06, 2018, 10:09:14 pm
Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 06, 2018, 10:05:54 pm
I would not mind seeing Pena or Perez back in the system.
Some signings: Andrew Aplin and Tyler Heineman to the D-Backs, Juan Centeno to the Red Sox, Jake Buchanan to the A's (which included a ST invite), Jose Cisnero to the Tigers and Mike Hauschild to the Cardinals.
Post by: Nate Colbert on November 20, 2018, 11:33:10 am
Longtime AAA manager (OKC 2011-14, Fresno 2015-17) and Astros' interim manager Tony DeFrancesco interviews for bench coach position with the Mets. (https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/former-nl-managers-among-the-mets-candidates-for-bench-coach-sources-say-1.23617495?utm_source=tw_sp)
Also, Ruben Alaniz was signed by the Mariners last week and added to their 40-man roster. 9 years in the minors, the first 6 of which were with the Astros.
Recent 40-man roster additions:
RHP Franklin Perez by the Tigers
RHP Jorge Guzman by the Marlins
OF Jason Martin by the Pirates
RHPs Hector Perez and Trent Thornton by the Blue Jays
Not surprising given his struggles at the AAA level this past season but RHP Tom Eshelman was not protected by the Phillies.
Post by: Duman on November 22, 2018, 07:01:42 am
Rodney Linares named 3rd base coach for Rays.
The Tampa Bay Times reported last week Linares, 41, had emerged as the leading candidate for the job. He also fills the Rays' need for a Spanish speaker on the coaching staff in what will be his first major-league assignment after 22 years with the Astros.
"I was speechless, it took me a little while to gather my thoughts after I was told. It was such a blessing," Linares said Wednesday. "I immediately started crying and I called my dad right away. It was just a special moment. You work your whole life to get to the big leagues and now this opportunity arises. It's an amazing feeling."
Thrilled for him.
Quote from: Duman on November 22, 2018, 07:01:42 am
http://www.orangewhoopass.com/forums/index.php?topic=120219.msg640867#msg640867
Post by: Nate Colbert on December 10, 2018, 01:22:51 pm
Mike Elias and the Orioles claimed Rio Ruiz off waivers from the Braves.
Quote from: Nate Colbert on December 10, 2018, 01:22:51 pm
Good luck to him.
Title: Ran across this Nov article about Daz Cameron...
Post by: Snuffy on December 15, 2018, 10:09:18 pm
Did not show up in a search, so here's a link:
http://www.baseballessential.com/news/2018/11/17/tigers-prospect-daz-cameron-is-content-bucking-the-current-mlb-trend/ (http://www.baseballessential.com/news/2018/11/17/tigers-prospect-daz-cameron-is-content-bucking-the-current-mlb-trend/)
.... For Cameron, that means using his elite speed and above average bat-to-ball and defensive skills in center field. The former Houston Astros prospect finished the Arizona Fall League season with a .342 average and nine stolen bases in 79 at-bats and 20 games
Post by: Nate Colbert on December 20, 2018, 01:43:14 am
Former 2nd round pick (2012) Nolan Fontana signs minor league deal with the Rangers. He had been released by the Angels in September.
Post by: Nate Colbert on February 03, 2019, 09:43:46 pm
With the retirement of legendary coach Mike Gillespie, Orloff has moved up and is now the HC for UC Irvine.
Post by: Mr. Happy on February 05, 2019, 10:51:07 am
Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 03, 2019, 09:43:46 pm
In the meantime, poor old Mike Martin trudges on. I got to spend some time with him and Skip Bertman together back in 1986 at Florida State. He's such a gentleman and a class act, but he's still chasing that first CWS championship-often a bridesmaid but never the bride. Mike's unbelievably still coaching. Skip told a group of us that he wouldn't be an old man coach, and he wasn't. Of course, Nick Saban told me the same thing back when he was still at LSU, but the money and success obviously made it easy for him to stay at Alabama. I'd stay too with that well-oiled machine.
Post by: VirtualBob on May 16, 2019, 03:12:14 pm
Jacob Nottingham recalled today by the Brew Crew.
Post by: Duman on May 18, 2019, 07:22:48 pm
Quote from: VirtualBob on May 16, 2019, 03:12:14 pm
And hit a home run last night.


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Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5
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what happened at the begginning?
Daniel Jana, find out yourself if you read it you will get a lot of information including what you want to know.
why did you write about the ugly truth? you can write the ugly lie
Daniel Well the ugly truth makes a lot of sense because if you know something bad is going to happen like how on the back says is he getting older and does i…moreWell the ugly truth makes a lot of sense because if you know something bad is going to happen like how on the back says is he getting older and does it mean the ugly truth? Well it means bad truth and that will explain why because lie does not tell a lie it will be the truth about him just growing up.(less)
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Sep 17, 2014 Ahmad Sharabiani rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: childrens-young-readers, 21th-century, humor
The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #5), Jeff Kinney
The story begins with Greg explaining that since he and his best friend Rowley have had a big fight, their friendship has been "history.".
Susan Heffley, Greg's mother, announces that she will be going back to college for a few months in order to stimulate her mind.
As a result, the Heffley men must take care of themselves, and most stability falls apart. Food is often ruined, and since Susan usually does the chores around the house, Greg is The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #5), Jeff Kinney
As a result, the Heffley men must take care of themselves, and most stability falls apart. Food is often ruined, and since Susan usually does the chores around the house, Greg is left with little clean clothes to wear. ...
عنوانها: خاطرات یک بیعرضه دفترچه بنفش؛ بچه ی دست و پا چلفتی و حقیقت ناخوشایند؛ حقیقت بدترکیب؛ دفترچه خاطرات یک بیعرضه؛ نویسنده جف کینی؛ تاریخ نخستین خوانش روز بیست و چهارم ماه سپتامبر سال 2012میلادی
عنوان: بچه ی دست و پا چلفتی و حقیقت ناخوشایند؛ نویسنده: جف کینی؛ مترجم شقایق قندهاری؛ مشخصات نشر تهران، پنجره، 1391، در 216ص، مصور، فروست ماجراهای بچه ی دست و پا چلفتی شماره پنج؛ شابک 9789642222599؛ موضوع داستانهای فکاهی مصور، دفترچه های خاطرات، گروه سنی ج از نویسندگان امریکایی - سده 21م
عنوان: حقیقت بدترکیب؛ نویسنده وتصویرگر: جف کینی؛ مترجم: نسرین مهاجرانی؛ مشخصات نشر تهران، پیدایش، 1392، در 224ص، مصور، فروست دفترچه خاطرات بچه لاغر مردنی شماره پنج؛ شابک: 9786002961143؛
عنوان: خاطرات یک بیعرضه دفترچه بنفش؛ نویسنده جف کینی؛ مترجم ندا شادنظر؛ مشخصات نشر: تهران، ایران بان، چاپ نخست 1389، در 224ص، مصور، چاپ چهارم 1391، چاپ پنجم 1392، فروست خاطرات یک بیعرضه شماره پنج؛ شابک 9786001880391؛
عنوان: دفترچه خاطرات یک بیعرضه؛ نویسنده جف کینی؛ مترجم کهزاد باصری؛ مشخصات نشر تهران، انتشارات ماهی، چاپ نخست 1391، در 196ص، مصور، فروست خاطرات یک بیعرضه شماره پنج؛ شابک 9789642091379؛
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Oct 11, 2020 daph pink ♡ rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Shelves: genre-middle-grade, owned, 2-star, graphic-books-comics, series
Back to your regularly scheduled disappointment. (Although, did we ever really leave?) And that's my friend is the ugly truth? Back to your regularly scheduled disappointment. (Although, did we ever really leave?) And that's my friend is the ugly truth? ...more
Jan 17, 2011 Madigan Mirza rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This was a very funny book, but perhaps not quite as funny as the rest of the series. Don't get me wrong! The Ugly Truth has plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. But, while the first four books had me roaring with laughter, erupting in guffaws, and frequently demanding to read aloud portions of the inspired insanity to anyone within earshot while gasping and trying to catch my breath, this latest offering only had me chuckling ruefully, or perhaps breaking out in a broad grin from time to time. I t This was a very funny book, but perhaps not quite as funny as the rest of the series. Don't get me wrong! The Ugly Truth has plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. But, while the first four books had me roaring with laughter, erupting in guffaws, and frequently demanding to read aloud portions of the inspired insanity to anyone within earshot while gasping and trying to catch my breath, this latest offering only had me chuckling ruefully, or perhaps breaking out in a broad grin from time to time. I think part of the reason why this book didn't tickle my funnybone as much is because Greg Heffley is growing up. He's always been conscious of being a middle-school boy and a bit of late-bloomer, but this volume has him much more worried about when he's going to catch up with a lot of the guys in his class. There's less random hilarity in this volume, and more of a connected storyline, as Greg ruminates on his still strained friendship with Rowley, his uncle's upcoming wedding, his health class and school slumber party. Greg's obsession with getting more popular, and winning over girls in particular, continues to be charming.
I was surprised however, by how much he really didn't get it, in terms of Rowley. Greg has been a selfish friend over the years, but he doesn't see that at all. He just wants things to go back to the way they were, when Rowley put up with all of his abuse. Greg's bored demeanor with everything having to do with his family, and his disappointment at being treated like a little kid at his uncle's wedding (he was hoping to be a full-fledged groomsman, rather than an assistant flower boy) was pretty silly, and the highlight of the book, for me, was the school sponsored sleepover. Convinced he's going to be able to mingle with cute girls all evening, Greg eagerly signs up, but is sorely disappointed when it's mostly guys and their over-earnest teachers take away all of the kids cell phones and electronic devices when they refuse to socialize with each other. Predictably, the helicopter parents arrive to pick up their kids early, fearing the worst when they don't answer their text messages.
The blend of humor, and stick figure-like cartoons which convey so much emotion which are the hallmarks of this series are still here and Wimpy Kid fans won't be disappointed in this latest addition. ...more
Jul 12, 2016 Archit rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Recommended to Archit by: Pooja Bhoi
Shelves: ebooks
You just can't get enough of it.
I have been introduced to these lately and I find it surprisingly addictive. This one brought in little surprises of Greg's mom leaving the house to the men and the resulting dilapidation of the daily routines, the short and thankful introduction of the domestic help and her witty circumventions around the works.
I guess the reason we all find this so intriguing and compelling is that there's that kid inside each one of us. The stupid beliefs that we all had about You just can't get enough of it.
I guess the reason we all find this so intriguing and compelling is that there's that kid inside each one of us. The stupid beliefs that we all had about the workings of the universe. Things that we keep to ourselves. Those troll incidents that we want to laugh out loud to but do not want to be associated to our adult images.
This book brought many such incidents and packed them into one for me. You might think that you maybe a Tony Stark or something but you sure had some funny mishaps in the world of adults.
Or as we call it, 'there's this funny thing that happened to my friend in childhood'.
A whooping five star from a 22 year old. :) ...more
Nov 09, 2010 Ariel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This was a very funny book. I loved all the parts of the book but I especially loved the part where Greg overheard his parents in thinking that he was going to be the GROOMSMEN because they were getting him a tux. He thinks he gets to join in on the party that's held for the to-be married man. But turned out he was the assistant flower boy. I was laughing so hard because he had to hold the flowers for Manny. i recommend this book to all who loves humor books. This was a very funny book. I loved all the parts of the book but I especially loved the part where Greg overheard his parents in thinking that he was going to be the GROOMSMEN because they were getting him a tux. He thinks he gets to join in on the party that's held for the to-be married man. But turned out he was the assistant flower boy. I was laughing so hard because he had to hold the flowers for Manny. i recommend this book to all who loves humor books. ...more
Jun 26, 2013 Kenny Hernandez rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This book like really great also I love page 133-163 trust me on this book. This book will make you laught hard and cry hard because this book was base on me because I all ways is worry for the first day of school. It also talks about how Greg lose's his BEST friend but in the end of this book Greg and Rolwey(best friend) gets back to get together. This book like really great also I love page 133-163 trust me on this book. This book will make you laught hard and cry hard because this book was base on me because I all ways is worry for the first day of school. It also talks about how Greg lose's his BEST friend but in the end of this book Greg and Rolwey(best friend) gets back to get together. ...more
Dec 05, 2018 AMEERA rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This Series Like Snack For Me 💜
Jul 18, 2020 Ardent Reader rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: 4-star-rating, reviews
I'm so addicted to the whole series now.
You are never too old for reading this. I'm so addicted to the whole series now.
You are never too old for reading this. ...more
Oct 25, 2015 Pooja rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: 100-pages
The Wimpy Kid series is crossing all the barriers of laughter, breaking all the records, leaving me roaring and screaming with laughter, also with phrases like 'Hey, listen to this one, what Greg did....'
The reason Wimpy Kid is a big yes, is because at one point or another, one finds himself in the shoes of Gregory.
He's a normal kid who wants to get famous, dreaming of dating and marrying the most popular girl in school, thinking of ways to get rid of his brother's mischief, and has an equally f The Wimpy Kid series is crossing all the barriers of laughter, breaking all the records, leaving me roaring and screaming with laughter, also with phrases like 'Hey, listen to this one, what Greg did....'
He's a normal kid who wants to get famous, dreaming of dating and marrying the most popular girl in school, thinking of ways to get rid of his brother's mischief, and has an equally funny best friend!
Keeping a diary is a cool idea for self improvement, but when Greg's luck is going to work in his favor is a matter of question! ...more
Feb 16, 2012 Prashant rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I loved this book more than any of the other Wimpy kids for two reasons. First being that it was awesome and funny. Second, this being the last book in my box set I was savoring every page because I knew I have come to the end of the fun journey. I found this book funnier than the others because now Greg has started to have some real issue related to puberty and relations. He is having a tough time dealing and ignoring his one time best friend Rowley and things got worse when Rowley got a pimple I loved this book more than any of the other Wimpy kids for two reasons. First being that it was awesome and funny. Second, this being the last book in my box set I was savoring every page because I knew I have come to the end of the fun journey. I found this book funnier than the others because now Greg has started to have some real issue related to puberty and relations. He is having a tough time dealing and ignoring his one time best friend Rowley and things got worse when Rowley got a pimple and started considering himself one among the adults.
In this book Greg has to keep on dealing with his problems with Rodrick but not too much space is spent on that. Rather this time the book starts with a lock-out which Greg presumed to be a girl-guys night out and how terribly wrong he turns out to be. The events in this lock-out reminded me of the picnics to the same worn out places my public school used to arrange for us. This time Greg also has to attend one of this uncles fifth wedding and the whole family is going to gather at grammy's house for this event. The description of the family members is legen (wait for it !!) dary :)
I just can't contain my smile while writing this review. Can't write anymore because I don't want to take the fun out for the other who are still left to read it. Go for it !!
As for me, Cabin Fever is my definite next purchase !! ...more
Feb 07, 2011 Alyssa rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I really enjoyed this book it had a lot of humor in the book.I also liked it because George's life is a lot like mine with school, brothers, home stuff etc. I really enjoyed this book it had a lot of humor in the book.I also liked it because George's life is a lot like mine with school, brothers, home stuff etc. ...more
Nov 01, 2012 Vikas rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: hardcover, owned, graphic-novels
More of the same great formula of simple drawing and funny line continues to rock. I think I will use same review for all the Wimpy Kid books. All are more of the same and I can't get enough of them.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put I just love reading and so to that end I have made it my motto to just Keep on Reading. I love to read everything except for Self Help books but even those once in a while. I read almost all the genre but YA, Fantasy, Biographi More of the same great formula of simple drawing and funny line continues to rock. I think I will use same review for all the Wimpy Kid books. All are more of the same and I can't get enough of them.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put I just love reading and so to that end I have made it my motto to just Keep on Reading. I love to read everything except for Self Help books but even those once in a while. I read almost all the genre but YA, Fantasy, Biographies are the most. My favorite series is, of course, Harry Potter but then there are many more books that I just adore. I have bookcases filled with books which are waiting to be read so can't stay and spend more time in this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading. ...more
Oct 21, 2010 Bowoo rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Recommends it for: Everyone!!!!!
Recommended to Bowoo by: my instincts
This book was really good, even though it was a little weirdddddd, and for the people who read this, u probably know wat im talking about! :D Oh, and can u believe it? It was 215 pages long, but I read it in one day!
Aug 14, 2012 [Shai] Bibliophage rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Shelves: graphic-novels, favorites, books-read-2017, books-read-2012-earlier, english-novels
I don't approve how Greg treats his best-friend Rowley but after all what happened, at least they back as being friends in the end. I like how Greg's Gammie advised him not to hurry growing up and just enjoy his time as a teen now. Young readers of this series also must remember the lessons hidden behind the funny stories in this series because they are written especially for them. I don't approve how Greg treats his best-friend Rowley but after all what happened, at least they back as being friends in the end. I like how Greg's Gammie advised him not to hurry growing up and just enjoy his time as a teen now. Young readers of this series also must remember the lessons hidden behind the funny stories in this series because they are written especially for them. ...more
Jan 10, 2011 Nicholas rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I think this book is for people who like humer books and are in grades 2 to 6. My favorite part of the book was when Greg climed through the sewer to Rowely's house just so he could dodge Fregly(The wierd kid). The auther of this book is Jeff Kinney. I think this book was really funny becuase they do really wierd stuff like trying to ditch school. I think this book is for people who like humer books and are in grades 2 to 6. My favorite part of the book was when Greg climed through the sewer to Rowely's house just so he could dodge Fregly(The wierd kid). The auther of this book is Jeff Kinney. I think this book was really funny becuase they do really wierd stuff like trying to ditch school. ...more
Sep 30, 2010 Brody rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. it was a good book i hope they make another book. rowley and greg arent friends then they notice they were fighing about something that did notmake since. so then they become friends again
Dec 05, 2010 Kenny.707 rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I think its the best of all the other ones.If you like funny books , you should read this.Greg Heffley and Rowley had a fight, and now they are not friends anymore.Now Greg and Rowley have to find new best friends.Greg thought that things would be changing with him and Rowley,but that didnt happen because Rowley had found a replacement friend.Actually his parents paid for the replacements.In the beginning Greg is alone with no friends to talk to.On page 12, he is sitting by himslf while a kid na I think its the best of all the other ones.If you like funny books , you should read this.Greg Heffley and Rowley had a fight, and now they are not friends anymore.Now Greg and Rowley have to find new best friends.Greg thought that things would be changing with him and Rowley,but that didnt happen because Rowley had found a replacement friend.Actually his parents paid for the replacements.In the beginning Greg is alone with no friends to talk to.On page 12, he is sitting by himslf while a kid named Bryce Anderson is surrounded by alot of kids.Greg has been spying on Rowley and his new best friend.
I think Rowley needs Greg because Rowley cant do anything right without him,like he cant even tie his shoe,he has to wear velcro shoes.I also think that Greg should tell Rowley that he wants to be his friend again.On page 4 Greg it said that "if he wants to save this friendship he'd better do something fast.Why cant he do it?I predict that Greg and Rowley are going to be friends,at the end, some way or another. ...more
Feb 07, 2017 Yuthika rated it really liked it · review of another edition
You're right, Greg, you should be in no hurry to grow up. Just keep amassing information for that biography of yours. Also, Greg is the star, but Rowley steals the spotlight every time he's around! You're right, Greg, you should be in no hurry to grow up. Just keep amassing information for that biography of yours. Also, Greg is the star, but Rowley steals the spotlight every time he's around! ...more
Nov 24, 2014 Shoumik Sakib rated it really liked it · review of another edition
In this book Greg has lost his best friend Rowley because of an argument that they had. His best friend Rowley's parents have hired some people to be his friend. Meanwhile Greg Is always bored and has no other friends to do anything with. Everyone out there seems to be having more fun then Greg. He feels left out. Everything is pretty normal at school but Rowley and Greg are trying their best to try to avoid each other. His uncle Gary was having his third wedding which was a complete dag to go In this book Greg has lost his best friend Rowley because of an argument that they had. His best friend Rowley's parents have hired some people to be his friend. Meanwhile Greg Is always bored and has no other friends to do anything with. Everyone out there seems to be having more fun then Greg. He feels left out. Everything is pretty normal at school but Rowley and Greg are trying their best to try to avoid each other. His uncle Gary was having his third wedding which was a complete dag to go to and the entire family had to stay at Gammie's house which he wasn't looking forward to. Gammie's house isn't the most child friendly place and it was also his turn to get "the talk" from Gammie which he wasn't looking forward to. But then something miraculous happened. Jordan Jury one of the most popular kids in the school invited him and Rowley to a huge party. Greg wants to go but his uncle Gary's wedding is on that day so he couldn't go, but Rowley ended up going. Greg finds out that he was going to get a tuxedo, at the wedding only the groomsmen get wear tuxedos. Maybe this going to his uncle's wedding would be a better thing to do instead of going to the party.
From a scale of 1 to 10 I would give this an 8 which goes for every other diary of the wimpy kid book. There were some parts that I really liked but there were some parts that were completely irrelevant to the book. I liked the part about Rowley and him becoming friends. ...more
Mar 07, 2013 Conner Rodriguez rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Name: Conner Rodriguez
Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Period: 4
Author: Jeff Kinney
I chose the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid because I wanted to continue the series. Diary of a Wimpy kid is about two kids named Greg and Rowley who are in there final year in middle school. In their final year there friendship gets a little torn apart by Greg maturing and Rowley still acting like a five year old. My favorite quote in this book is when Greg's mom makes him fold th Good Reads
I chose the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid because I wanted to continue the series. Diary of a Wimpy kid is about two kids named Greg and Rowley who are in there final year in middle school. In their final year there friendship gets a little torn apart by Greg maturing and Rowley still acting like a five year old. My favorite quote in this book is when Greg's mom makes him fold the clothes and finds his mothers underwear and says "For the record, I think it should be illegal for a boy to have to fold his mother's underwear." I like this quote because I can relate to this event and how you find your parents underwear, it is totally weird and I get filled with disgust. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is written in third person and Jeff Kinney's point is to tell the life an unpopular kid in middle school who tries to be the coolest in school. Yes, I would recommend this book to someone. Not just anyone thought, I would only recommend it to young fifth graders who would like to know the life of a middle school student.
Aug 02, 2018 Sophia Ismaa rated it really liked it · review of another edition
As per usual, hilarious stuff. I could live on this series... yes, more so than the HP series.
Aug 27, 2016 Cooper Broadway rated it it was ok · review of another edition
This is the worst book of this series in my opinion. The book is like the awkward middle part of the series (Much like Greg). It feels empty without Rowley, and it didn't really feel like it had a main plot. I just wasn't immersed into this book like the other ones in the series, but being a regular reader of the series, I had to read it. This is the worst book of this series in my opinion. The book is like the awkward middle part of the series (Much like Greg). It feels empty without Rowley, and it didn't really feel like it had a main plot. I just wasn't immersed into this book like the other ones in the series, but being a regular reader of the series, I had to read it. ...more
Aug 21, 2017 haton. (ibookowl) rated it it was ok · review of another edition
2.5 not my cup of tea.
Dec 27, 2020 Aliyeh Ansarian rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
May 02, 2020 Dalal rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is just so funny! It's like I'm never too old for these books! 😂
Sep 06, 2015 Natalie rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: junior-fiction, 2015, favorite-series, humor
Greg and Rowley are on the outs. The trouble is, Greg doesn't have anyone to replace him with.
He's also dealing with growing up. It's not all fun and games. And there are also boy and girl parties coming up. Times are changing.
My favorite part was when the Heffley's got a maid.
All I can say is, if being a maid means watching TV all day, eating snacks, and taking naps in my bed, then I guess I've finally found a career I can get excited about.
This a is a fantastic series. So many giggl Greg and Rowley are on the outs. The trouble is, Greg doesn't have anyone to replace him with.
This a is a fantastic series. So many giggles and so much fun. If you need something lighthearted, dive on in. ...more
Nov 19, 2012 Christian Goetz rated it really liked it · review of another edition
It's about a guy named Greg who has a friend named Rowley and they become enemies. And there at parties without Rowley by his side. So Rowley's parents get him a thing called "Big Brother". And it's a guy that acts like a brother to Rowley. At the end they end up becoming friends.
I would reccommend this book. You will like it because it's kind of like our life.4/5
Sep 23, 2016 Dylan Rice rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
IT WAS AMAZEING
Jun 15, 2017 Yareli Becerril rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Okay, hands down this was the funniest D.O.A.W.K there is.
Dec 06, 2010 Reese rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
Life Can Be Hard Sometimes
What would you do if the weekend before going back to school you broke up with your best friend... maybe your only friend at all. In The Ugly Truth, an auto-biography by Jeff Kinney, takes place in a bunch of settings, like Gregory's house, and his school. It's the beginning of the year and Greg got in another fight with his best friend Rowley, and they are no longer talking anymore, and to make matters even more awkward Rowleys be Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
What would you do if the weekend before going back to school you broke up with your best friend... maybe your only friend at all. In The Ugly Truth, an auto-biography by Jeff Kinney, takes place in a bunch of settings, like Gregory's house, and his school. It's the beginning of the year and Greg got in another fight with his best friend Rowley, and they are no longer talking anymore, and to make matters even more awkward Rowleys been hanging out with college age kids that Greg thinks are being hired from a company called "Cool Brian" by Rowley's parents. This all stinks because Greg is of the age where people in his grade start going to parties and kid's parents expect them to have more of a responsibility for themselves. This is really ruff because Gregory has to experience all these big changes, without his ex-best friend, Rowley. I rated Jeff Kinney's novel The Ugly Truth, five out of five stars because It was very humorous, and had some parts that were really realistic to the life of a middle school student. Times become confusing for Greg when he has to make new friends, has to take more responsibility for his actions, and has to face the ugly facts about being a teenager.
Times became confusing for Greg when he had to make new friends in the beginning of the school year, because he had just recently broken up with his best friend Rowley, who he had been a jerk too. "I'm actually starting to get a little concerned, because school starts back up in a few days, and if we're going to get this friendship back on track, something needs to happen quick." (1.) So finally, Rowley decided to stand up for himself and hang out with other people, actually hired college students... but thats okay.
Additionally, Times become confusing for Greg, when he has to take more responsibility for his actions. This year, teachers are expecting more from all the students, and parents are expecting more from their kids. "Ms. Grove hired me to take care of her plants while she was on a business trip. I did it for the first few days, and then I guess you could say I got busy with other things [...] She was mad about her plants, too, because unfortunately most of them didn't make it. [...]Ms. Grove said she wouldn't hire me again even if her life depended on it. Then she sent me home without paying." (74.)Greg also discovers he has to take more responsibility for his actions because he realizes he's been a real jerk to his friends and family lately, and know it's to late for him to change things because his friend already ditched him.
Finally, times become confusing for Greg, when he has to face the ugly truth about being a teenager. When your in middle school things can get very difficult, like new math homework your parents just don't get. " It's been a long time since dad was in school, so I have to sit there and wait while he reads my textbook and gets caught up." (64.) Also, you must face big parties, and friendship issues.
In contrast, times become confusing for Greg when he has to make new friends, has to take more responsibility for his actions, and has to face the ugly facts about being a teenager. I actually have a few connections to the novel The Ugly Truth , when Greg was invited to a big party it reminded me of all the Bar and Bat Mitzvah I've been to last year. As most people know, they are usually the biggest parties people attend to in seventh grade. I remember I was really nervous going to my first one, but then I found it to be really fun. Also, I can relate to Greg when he said his dad needed to catch up on the math, because when my dad helps me with math, he usually has to look back in the book to see how to do different kinds of new math skills we do in school these days. From reading this book I've learned that you should treat other people the way you want to be treated, because Greg was a bad friend to Rowley and when Rowley left him, Greg had a hard time making new ones because of his some what unbecoming behavior.
In conclusion, I think I did well on this essay. I actually had to read this book in a short period of time because I lost my novel I was reading before this, and I've spent about five hours all together typing, and filling out my outline. I thought highlighting all the words we're easy, but typing the whole thing was more difficult. If I had more time on this assignment, I would definitely read a more challenging book, but due to the short time I had after loosing my book and between the due date of this book review, I had to read something quickly! For the next review I will make sure I do not lose my book. ...more
Reading log # 13 14 48 Nov 07, 2018 11:16AM
Why is uncle greg such a player? 6 23 Nov 07, 2018 11:15AM
Book or Movie better? 39 126 Nov 07, 2018 11:14AM
Childrens > Middle Grade
Sequential Art > Graphic Novels
Humor > Comedy
Sequential Art > Comics
About Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney is an author of children's books including Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. Jeff was born in College Park, Maryland, in 1971 where he created a comic strip called "Igdoof."He also created the children's website 'Poptropica'. Jeff Kinney is an author of children's books including Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. Jeff was born in College Park, Maryland, in 1971 where he created a comic strip called "Igdoof."He also created the children's website 'Poptropica'. ...more
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