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Red Sox Set To Kick off Fall Instructional League This Week With Bevy of Top Prospects in Attendance
The Red Sox are set to kick off their fall instructional league in Fort Myers on Monday. And according to The Boston Globe's Alex Speier, several of the club's top prospects will take part in these offseason activities.
Among the 62 minor-leaguers who will report to Fenway South starting this week, several had just spent at least part of their summers at the Red Sox' alternate training site in Pawtucket. Those names, per Speier, include pitchers Bryan Mata and Jay Groome, infielders Triston Casas, Nick Yorke, and Hudson Potts, and outfielder Jeisson Rosario.
As for the prospects who did not receive an invite to the alternate site this season, there are right-handers Brayan Bello and Thad Ward, left-hander Chris Murphy, infielders Brainer Bonaci and Matthew Lugo, and speedy outfielder Gilberto Jimenez.
On top of that group of players, infielder Blaze Jordan and pitchers Shane Drohan and Jeremy Wu-Yelland — the rest of Boston's 2020 draft class — are also expected to attend this offseason program that will run until November 12.
Although it is not yet clear if teams will be allowed to play games against one another due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, these instructional leagues do allow the Red Sox, as well as the other 29 clubs, to get back in contact with the core of their minor-league talent.
Speaking of minor-league talent, as of September 1, the Sox had the No. 25 farm system in baseball according to MLB Pipeline.
As underwhelming as that ranking may be, there appears to be optimism from within the organization that things in that developmental area are steadily improving. PawSox manager Billy McMillon opined as much when speaking with reporters this past Friday via Zoom.
"I think it's very promising right now," McMillon said regarding the state of the Red Sox farm system. "Some of the returns that we got back in some of the various trades and offseason acquisitions, I think that's going to raise the level of our minor-leagues. We saw some guys develop, get a little bit better. There's encouraging news from guys that impressed on the mound to seeing how some of the position players developed. I think the cupboard is getting full again, and I think there's reason for optimism with some of the guys that we saw in the alternate camp."
Expect the full list of Red Sox minor-leaguers who will be attending fall instructs to be released relatively soon.
UPDATE: Here's the full list of the 62 Red Sox minor-leaguers who will be at full instructs, courtesy of SoxProspects.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on October 4, 2020 October 5, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, 2020 season, alternate training site, Baseball, billy mcmillon, blaze jordan, boston, bryan mata, fall instructional league, fenway south, gilberto jimenez, hudson potts, jay groome, jeisson rosario, jeremy wu-yelland, jetblue park, minor leagues, mlb, nick yorke, pawtucket, prospects, red sox, shane drohan, thad ward, triston casasLeave a comment on Red Sox Set To Kick off Fall Instructional League This Week With Bevy of Top Prospects in Attendance
Red Sox Top Draft Pick Nick Yorke Talks Alternate Training Site Life
At 18 years and 173 days old, Nick Yorke is by far the youngest player at the Red Sox' alternate training site in Pawtucket. The 2020 first-round draft pick received an invite to the alternate site earlier this month and first reported to McCoy Stadium last Thursday.
Since then, Yorke has gone 3-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and two walks in simulated game action while also getting acclimated to a whole new level of baseball far different than what he had grown accustomed to at Archbishop Mitty High School out in San Jose.
.@NickYorke2 has 4 at bats in #SimCity so far.
He's gotten on base all 4 times, including this gap shot. pic.twitter.com/wbhTz1JCk2
— PawSox (@PawSox) September 20, 2020
In a brief period of time, Yorke, a west coaster, has seen his life essentially flip upside down after signing his first professional contract back in July. Even so, the right-handed hitting infielder is just glad to be playing baseball in some capacity in what has already been an unprecedented year.
"I've been having so much fun getting on the field again," Yorke said when speaking with reporters via Zoom earlier Tuesday. "Competitiveness-wise, it's just fun getting to be on the field against another pitcher and have some at-bats. So, I've been having a great time out here."
One of those pitchers Yorke got the chance to face in his Pawtucket debut on Saturday was top prospect Bryan Mata, who wound up dazzling the youngster with his velocity a bit before eventually yielding an opposite-field single.
"I remember that first pitch he threw me," Yorke said of his encounter with the 21-year-old Mata. "He threw it for a ball but I was like 'I didn't know a ball could move like that!' So then I put on the batting gloves and it was time to compete, put a barrel on the ball, and let him do the work."
While Yorke is still adjusting to this new level of baseball, he is also getting better familiarized with his peers, such as fellow prospect Triston Casas, veteran infielder Jose Peraza, and PawSox manager Billy McMillon.
"They've been really good about getting my feet wet," the one-time University of Arizona commit added." I took the first 2 – 2 1/2 days kind of just taking BP and working out with the guys. Triston Casas has been really good with me. I go and hit with him before we report everyday to come hit off the machine and get the [velocity] in before the games."
Regarding Peraza, who was optioned to the alternate site on September 9, Yorke says the ex-Red was surprised about his age and has been one of several players with major-league experience who have doled out some wisdom or advice if needed.
"It's amazing. I mean, they're all so welcoming," Yorke said of the veteran presence in Pawtucket. "I've tried to be a sponge. They're really good about letting me in and showing me the ropes. I've had a great time with them."
When discussing what his interactions with McMillon have been like, Yorke described the PawSox skipper as an 'amazing' individual.
"[McMillon's] very funny," he continued. "He always puts smiles on guys' faces… and just makes transitions a lot easier, introducing myself to new guys through Billy and whatnot. He's been great with me."
Yorke, as well as the other 32 or so players in Pawtucket, will presumably continue their workouts at McCoy through the end of the 2020 major-league season this coming Sunday. From there, as noted by MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo, the Red Sox are planning to invite about 60 players to a fall training camp in Fort Myers. The California native could very well be one of those 60 players who receive an invite. We will have to wait and see on that.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on September 22, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, alternate training site, Baseball, billy mcmillon, boston, jose peraza, mccoy stadium, mlb, nick yorke, pawtucket, prospects, red sox, triston casasLeave a comment on Red Sox Top Draft Pick Nick Yorke Talks Alternate Training Site Life
Red Sox Sign Fifth-Round Draft Pick Shane Drohan for $600,000
The Red Sox have signed fifth-round draft pick Shane Drohan, according to MLB.com's Jim Callis.
5th-rder Shane Drohan signs with @RedSox for $600k (slot 148 value = $364,400). Florida State LHP, 92-95 mph fastball, flashes of solid curveball, deceptive too. @MLBDraft #WearAMask
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 17, 2020
Officially a Boston Red Sox, but I will forever be a Seminole!! pic.twitter.com/7debswQCyi
— Shane Drohan (@shane_dro) July 17, 2020
Per Callis, Drohan, a 21-year-old left-hander out of Florida State University, signed with Boston for $600,000, which is well above the $364,400 in recommended slot value assigned to the 148th overall pick ($364,400).
Regarded by MLB Pipeline as the 147th-ranked draft-eligible prospect headed into this year's draft, Drohan posted a 4.08 ERA over four starts and 17 2/3 innings pitched for the Seminoles in his junior season before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the college baseball season.
Based off his SoxProspects scouting report, Drohan, a native of Fort Lauderdale, has a pitch mix that includes a 91-93 mph fastball that tops out at 95 mph, a 77-79 mph curveball, and an 80-83 mph changeup.
By signing Drohan, the Red Sox have now inked all four of their 2020 draft picks to professional contracts.
First-rounder Nick Yorke signed for $2.7 million, third-rounder Blaze Jordan signed for $1.75 million, fourth-rounder Jeremy Wu-Yelland signed for $200,000, and as already mentioned, fifth-rounder Shane Drohan signed for $600,000.
In total, Boston spent $5.25 million in order to sign their draftees, an amount that just barely surpasses their $5,129,900 bonus pool. As noted by SoxProspects' Ian Cundall, this means that the club will "have to pay a 75% tax on the extra $120,100" they spent on their picks.
Also worth mentioning, the Red Sox, led by chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and amateur scouting director Paul Toboni, have signed 14 undrafted free agents, the most in baseball.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, Baseball, blaze jordan, bonus pool, boston, chaim bloom, draft, florida state, jeremy wu-yelland, mlb, mlb draft, nick yorke, paul toboni, prospects, red sox, shane drohan, slot money, slot valueLeave a comment on Red Sox Sign Fifth-Round Draft Pick Shane Drohan for $600,000
2020 Minor League Baseball Season Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
This news does not come as a surprise, but the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. MiLB released a statement addressing the matter earlier Tuesday evening.
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— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) June 30, 2020
Per league president and CEO Pat O'Connor, "This announcement removes the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 season and allows our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment."
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, heavy financial constraints were placed on minor-league clubs across the country due to the fact their primary source of revenue comes from ticket sales.
Unlike their parent major-league clubs, minor-league affiliates do not have lucrative television or other media contracts to rely on in the absence of ticket sales and other gameday revenue, so getting through an entire season with teams playing in empty or nearly empty ballparks would have been virtually impossible.
Back in May, the Red Sox committed to paying their non-40-man-roster minor-leaguers $400 per week through the end of August, or what would have been the end of the minor-league season.
Without a minor-league season, it has been reported by Baseball America that some teams will allow their minor-leaguers to pursue opportunities in independent league baseball.
It is also worth mentioning that the Red Sox' Triple-A affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox, were supposed to play their final season at McCoy Stadium this year before relocating to Worcester.
With Polar Park making progress towards its completion before the start of the 2021 minor-league season, it would seem as though the PawSox have already played their last game at McCoy, which they have called home since 1969.
On another note, the short-season affiliate of the Red Sox, the Lowell Spinners, probably won't be affiliated with the Red Sox for that much longer, as the entire infrastructure of minor-league baseball appears to be headed towards rapid turnover. That much was made evident by this year's amateur draft, which consisted of only five rounds to make it the shortest in MLB's history to this point in time.
Minor-league baseball is an important aspect of the game for developing players and young fans alike. Despite that notion, the landscape of MiLB will probably never be the same beginning in 2021 if those aforementioned changed do take place.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, 2020 season, Baseball, boston, coronavirus, covid-19, greenville drive, lowell spinners, milb, minor leagues, mlb, pandemic, pawtucket red sox, portland sea dogs, red sox, salem red soxLeave a comment on 2020 Minor League Baseball Season Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Blogging the Red Sox Presents: An Interview With Chaim Bloom
When Major League Baseball first suspended spring training and delayed the start of the 2020 season back in March due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I sent an email to Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom asking if I could send him a handful of questions pertaining to those aforementioned events taking place.
It took some time, but after sorting things out with the club's media relations department over the last few weeks, I have in my virtual possession the written responses to the questions I sent him.
Rather than structure this article like a story you would typically see on here, I am instead going to enclose the "transcript" of the "interview" below. So please enjoy, and remember, these questions were sent earlier in the spring, before this year's draft and before MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he's not "100%" confident there will be a season this year.
Would you rather the Red Sox host spring training workouts in Boston or Fort Myers?
Chaim Bloom: This is such a unique year – it forces us to rethink everything that goes into spring training. There are certainly benefits to both places and we're hoping to get a clearer idea of exactly what 2020 will look like before we firm up a plan. In the meantime, we're working on parallel tracks to make sure we're ready for whatever makes the most sense once we see the schedule as a whole.
How has it been preparing for this year's draft with less material to go over than usual?
Bloom: The process to prepare for the 2020 draft really favored those staffs who had done their homework in the summer and the fall. When you have a hard-working staff with a lot of continuity, which we do, that's one aspect we were well prepared to take advantage of. The biggest challenge for all 30 clubs was how to weigh those spring samples, which were either small or nonexistent. If a player changed dramatically from what he'd been, how much weight do you put on that? Is that who he is now – was it a real step forward or back – or was it just a small-sample fluke? Those types of discussions were some of the most interesting that we had amongst our staff.
Who in the front office or scouting department would be best at convincing undrafted players to sign with the Red Sox for up to $20,000?
Bloom: The decision to play pro ball is a very personal one for a lot of players and this year is no different. We certainly want to make the case to interested players that we're the organization that can get the most out of them and maximize their potential. But we also want this to be a mutual fit, who see themselves as well-positioned to take advantage of what we have to offer. When those things line up, we will be set up well to have success in development.
Despite the current freeze placed on any sort of roster moves, have you had any conversations with free agents or other general managers during this period?
Bloom: Along with others in the front office, I've continued to speak to counterparts and contacts throughout the game, but not to discuss trades or roster moves. That's just not appropriate right now and there have been many other issues to worry about.
As a spectator, how different would it be for you to watch Major League Baseball be played in empty ballparks? Would that impact the way you view or analyze a certain player since there would be no crowd noise to react to?
Bloom: It would be different, that's for sure. I don't think we know exactly how players will react. But I'd be hesitant to give too much blame or credit to the attendance (or lack thereof) when assessing how a player performs. There's so much that goes into what these guys do that I don't know how we could separate the signal from the noise. They're pros and I have every reason to think they'll be locked in when the time comes to compete.
Finally, how odd has it been to not have any live stateside baseball to watch at this point in the year? There are obviously more pressing issues at hand in this country, but as someone who has been part of a major-league front office in some capacity since 2005, this has to be kind of strange, no?
Bloom: No question. This is not an experience that has been fun for anyone in the game. We've done what we can to make the most of the time, but we're all in this because we love baseball and when there isn't any, it's a downer. Having said that, we know that public health and the safety of our players, our staff, and our fans is and should be higher priorities. Those things have to come first, but we're hopeful that we can provide some entertainment for our fans during this really difficult period.
Thank you to Chaim Bloom and Red Sox vice president of media relations Kevin Gregg for making this possible.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on June 15, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, 2020 season, Baseball, boston, chaim bloom, coronavirus, free agency, front office, mlb, pandemic, red sox, rob manfred, spring training, tradesLeave a comment on Blogging the Red Sox Presents: An Interview With Chaim Bloom
Red Sox Draft Round-Up: How Did Chaim Bloom Fare in First Draft as Boston's Chief Baseball Officer?
As the dust settles on the day following the completion of the shortest draft in Major League Baseball history, the Red Sox will come away with four new additions to their minor-league pipeline if all goes according to plan.
Those four new additions are prep infielders Nick Yorke and Blaze Jordan, as well as college left-handed pitchers Jeremy Wu-Yelland and Shane Drohan.
As part of their punishment for illegally stealing signs in 2018, the Sox were docked a second-round pick in this year's draft, which subsequently dropped their total pool money down to just $5,129,900.
Because of that, it seems that chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and amateur scouting director Paul Toboni utilized a somewhat unconventional approach in their first draft together.
By taking Yorke, an 18-year-old second baseman out of San Jose, Calif. who was regarded by Baseball America as the 98th-ranked draft-eligible prospect, the Sox will likely be able to save quite a bit of money. That being the case because Yorke, who is committed to play college baseball at the University of Arizona, will presumably sign with Boston for less than the $3,609,700 slot value assigned to his draft position.
With that in mind and done with on Day 1 of the draft, Blom and Co. were able to go out and splurge with their third-round selection in first baseman/third baseman Blaze Jordan on Thursday.
The 17-year-old likely fell to the third-round because of his commitment to Mississippi State University, but the Red Sox will presumably be able to sway Baseball America's 90th-ranked draft-eligible prospect to go pro by offering him more than the $667,900 signing bonus assigned to his draft position (No. 89).
"Getting that kind of upside at pick No. 89, it's not normal," Toboni said of Jordan Thursday night. "We were able to assume the risk mainly because the expected value we thought we were getting was really, really good in that area of the draft. He's just a really exciting talent. There's no other way to put it."
As for the two college hurlers, Hawaii left-hander Jeremy Wu-Yelland and Florida State left-hander Shane Drohan, taken by Boston in the fourth and fifth rounds of the draft, they were ranked by Baseball America as the No. 261 and No. 189 draft-eligible prospects respectively.
Wu-Yelland, who was scouted by J.J. Albotelli, has a recommended slot value of $487,9000, while Drohan, who was scouted by Dante Ricciardi, has a recommended slot value of $364,400.
The Red Sox have until August 1st to sign these four prospects, as well as any undrafted free agent they may pursue.
Some players are already reaching agreements with their new clubs, so it should not be long until we get our first reports of the Red Sox agreeing to terms with one of the four names mentioned above.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on June 12, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, Baseball, blaze jordan, boston, chaim bloom, draft, mlb, mlb draft, nick yorke, paul toboni, red soxLeave a comment on Red Sox Draft Round-Up: How Did Chaim Bloom Fare in First Draft as Boston's Chief Baseball Officer?
Red Sox Take Florida State Left-Hander Shane Drohan With Final Pick of 2020 MLB Draft
The Red Sox have selected left-hander Shane Drohan with their fourth and final pick of the 2020 MLB Draft at No. 148 overall.
With their 5th-round pick (No. 148 overall) of the 2020 #MLBDraft, the #RedSox select @FSUBaseball LHP Shane Drohan, No. 147 on the Top 200 Draft Prospects list: https://t.co/R8hPZ2Gk29
Watch live: https://t.co/cmm19LFrdg pic.twitter.com/E5OC218KGY
— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) June 12, 2020
Taking their second consecutive college lefty, the Red Sox go with Drohan, a 21-year-old junior out of Florida State University in Tallahassee.
MLB Pipeline's 147th-ranked draft-eligible prospect, Drohan posted a 4.08 ERA over four starts and 17 2/3 innings pitched for the Seminoles in 2020 before the college baseball season was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
His pitching arsenal consists of a 92-93 MPH that can reach 95 MPH, an above-average curveball, and a changeup that "continues to improve."
A former 23rd round selection of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017, Drohan, once a star quarterback at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, "is still learning how to pitch," according to MLB Pipeline, which means "there's still ceiling [for him] to reach."
By being taken in the fifth round of this year's draft, Drohan's recommended slot value is approximately $364,400.
The Red Sox, led by chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and amateur scouting director Paul Toboni, will have until August 1st to sign Drohan, as well as the three other players that have been drafted by Boston over the last 26 hours or so.
Speaking of Bloom and Toboni, the selection of Drohan marks the conclusion of their first draft together.
If all goes according to plan, I'll have a wrap-up post about this year's draft for the Red Sox up some time on Friday, so stay tuned for that.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on June 11, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, Baseball, boston, chaim bloom, draft, draft picks, mlb, mlb draft, paul toboni, red soxLeave a comment on Red Sox Take Florida State Left-Hander Shane Drohan With Final Pick of 2020 MLB Draft
Red Sox Take Hawaii Left-Hander Jeremy Wu-Yelland in Fourth Round of 2020 MLB Draft
The Red Sox have selected left-hander Jeremy Wu-Yelland with their fourth-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft at No. 118 overall.
With their 4th-round pick (No. 118 overall) of the 2020 #MLBDraft, the #RedSox select @HawaiiBaseball LHP Jeremy Wu-Yelland.
Watch live: https://t.co/cmm19LFrdg pic.twitter.com/gLOHctv1th
The first college player and pitcher taken by Boston in this year's draft, Wu-Yelland is a soon-to-be 21-year-old junior out of the University of Hawaii.
Before this past college baseball season was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wu-Yelland, a native of Spokane, Wash., posted a nice 0.69 ERA and .200 batting average against over seven relief appearances and 13 innings of work out of the Rainbow Warriors bullpen.
Jeremy Wu-Yelland
U of Hawaii Junior LHP draft eligible
FB 92-96 T97
SL 79-83
CH 81-83
more video available pic.twitter.com/CzEGlzayQG
— Jeremy Wu-Yelland (@jeremyelland) March 16, 2020
Ranked by Baseball America as the No. 261 prospect in this year's draft class, Wu-Yelland relies heavily on his fastball, and thanks to a somewhat erratic delivery, he has dealt with control issues in the past, which ultimately led to a move to Hawaii's 'pen prior to the start of the 2020 season.
As a fourth-round selection, Wu-Yelland is likely to sign with Boston for around $487,900 if he so chooses.
The final pick of chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and amateur scouting director Paul Toboni's first draft together is coming up in the middle of the fifth round. Or, more specifically, the 148th overall selection.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on June 11, 2020 June 11, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, Baseball, boston, chaim bloom, draft, draft picks, mlb, mlb draft, paul toboni, red sox, slot money, slot valueLeave a comment on Red Sox Take Hawaii Left-Hander Jeremy Wu-Yelland in Fourth Round of 2020 MLB Draft
Red Sox Take Power-Hitting Prep Corner Infielder Blaze Jordan With Third-Round Pick in 2020 MLB Draft
The Red Sox have selected prep first baseman Blaze Jordan with their second pick in the 2020 MLB first-year player draft at No. 89 overall.
3 (89): @RedSox select DeSoto Central HS (MS) 3B Blaze Jordan. https://t.co/ADh0vkndrx #MLBDraft
— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) June 11, 2020
Jordan, who does not turn 18 until December, is committed to play college baseball at Mississippi State University.
The DeSoto Central High School (Miss.) product is regarded by MLB Pipeline as the 42nd-ranked prospect in this year's draft class, and he has one of the best power tools of anybody.
Per his MaxPreps page, Jordan slashed .422/.509/.777 with six doubles, five triples, and four RBI over 13 games this past season before the COVID-19 pandemic halted high school and college baseball across the country.
Once likened to Bryce Harper at just 15 years old, Jordan has been in the spotlight for quite a while. That much is made evident by his verified Instagram account that has over 78,000 followers.
Jordan's Baseball America Scouting report from last month goes as follows:
Jordan has a mature approach at the plate, with quick, fluid hands and an all-fields approach in batting practice and in games despite his plus raw power. Teams were impressed with how he cut down his frame to give himself a chance to handle third base, though he needs plenty of improvement with his footwork, hands and throwing ability to stick there.
Because first-round pick Nick Yorke is likely to sign for less than the $3,609,700 allotted to his draft position, it seems probable that the Red Sox, led by chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and amateur scouting director Paul Toboni, took Jordan with the idea of signing him for more than the $667,900 allocated to his draft position.
Boston's next pick, a fourth-rounder, comes up at No. 118.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on June 11, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, Baseball, blaze jordan, boston, chaim bloom, draft, mlb, mlb draft, paul toboni, red soxLeave a comment on Red Sox Take Power-Hitting Prep Corner Infielder Blaze Jordan With Third-Round Pick in 2020 MLB Draft
What to Expect From Red Sox on Day 2 of 2020 MLB Draft
The Red Sox surprised many Wednesday night by selecting Archbishop Mitty High School (Calif.) second baseman Nick Yorke with their top pick in the 2020 MLB first-year player draft.
Yorke, who turned 18 in April, represented Boston's lone Day One selection. Now, the Sox will make three more picks on Thursday before the shortest draft in the sport's history comes to a close.
Led by chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and amateur scouting director Paul Toboni, the Red Sox, absent a second-round pick as part of their punishment for illegally stealing signs in 2018, will make picks in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds of the draft Thursday evening.
Those three picks come at No. 89, No. 118, and No. 148 overall. The allotted slot values for those picks are $667,900, $487,900, and $364,400 respectively.
Because the Red Sox took Yorke, who is expected to sign for less than the $3,609,700 assigned to his draft position, it's a very real possibility that the club on Thursday targets prospects they could sign for more than those aforementioned slot values. As a reminder, they have $5,129,900 in total pool money to work with.
Here are some of the prospects the Red Sox could go after on the final day of the 2020 draft:
W/no inside information on signability, here are 6 guys I'd love the #RedSox to take a shot at w/over-slot deals (all HS players):
1) David Calabrese, OF
2) Tanner Witt, RHP
3) Chase Davis, OF
4) Corey Collins, C
5) Jared Kelley, RHP
6. Justin Lange, RHP
7) Markevian Hence, RHP
— Will Woodward (@SPWill) June 11, 2020
The second round of the draft begins at 5 PM eastern time on MLB Network and ESPN2.
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on June 11, 2020 June 11, 2020 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2020 draft, Baseball, boston, chaim bloom, draft targets, mlb, nick yorke, paul toboni, red soxLeave a comment on What to Expect From Red Sox on Day 2 of 2020 MLB Draft
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Sailing the Mystic Nile
The life and history of Egypt was and is tied in to the vagaries of the Nile and its water levels. Its nurturing waters allow the desert to bloom along its banks but it can also flood at times so it is a mixed blessing.
For the visitor however, a Nile cruise allows a leisurely pace as you explore temples built by Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Start your exploration with a stay in Cairo, exploring its history as the largest of all African cities.
Explore: Egypt & the Nile
Customizable Itinerary - 10 Days ($3,598 per person)
This evening you would board an aircraft for the flight to Cairo which was described by Europeans as "the most admirable, and the greatest city seen upon the earth" as early as the 17th Century.
Day 2: Welcome to Cairo
Welcome to Cairo which encompasses many former cities and their monuments: the pyramids of the pharaohs, early Christian monasteries and churches; Salah al-Din's Citadel; mosques of the Mameluke and Ottoman Sultans and the high rises of today. Five thousand years of culture are concentrated here at the center of three continents…and you are part of it. Relax at your hotel, take a dip in the pool, looking out at the water before you realizing that it is the Nile.
Day 3: Four Cities in One
Cairo is really four cities in one; Pharaonic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo and Contemporary Cairo. We will focus on the first three as your Egyptologist meets you and takes you to The Egyptian Museum (depending on the time you decide to travel you might, instead visit the Great Museum of Egypt which is being built in Giza near the Pyramids. It will have a much larger display of antiquities - especially from the tomb of the Boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Unfortunately, the skills that allowed the creation of the pyramids have not been handed down and the project is long overdue although late 2019 or early 2020 is the current Launch date). For many fans, however, the current museum is just fine and it is, after all, one of the world's most famous museums. Regardless of the venue, you will see the gold death mask of Tutankhamun and other world treasures. After lunch at a local restaurant you will visit the Islamic side of Cairo with a visit to the Mohammed Mosque and the Citadel of Salah Al-din built between 1176 and 1182 AD. Tonight your guide will take you to a local restaurant for a chance to meet some of the local Cairenes.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Icons of Pharaonic Egypt
Tour day begins with a visit to Memphis, one of the oldest cities on earth. It was the capitol of ancient Egypt during the period from 2705 BC to 2155 BC, also known as the old kingdom. Nearby is the burial site of the Royals known as Saqqara. You have lunch then rive to Giza where you stand in awe of the Sphinx and the back drop of the three pyramids. After a chance to explore (and perhaps take a camel ride), you return to the hotel. In the evening you return to Giza for dinner and an inspiring sound and light show.
Breakfast, Light and Dinner
Day 5: Coptic Cairo and Luxor
After breakfast you meet your guide and driver and visit the Coptic Church of St. Sergios where Jesus and his family traveled to in their escape from Jerusalem. You will also visit Ben Ezra Synagogue before heading to the airport for the brief flight to Luxor, where you embark on your luxury river boat. After lunch on board, you visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Luxor is divided by the Nile. To the east, where the life-giving sun rises is the city of the living. To the west, where the sun in its never-ending orbit bids farewell to life, is the city of the dead. You will first visit the Temple of Luxor built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. You complete your Luxor excursion with a visit to the temple of Karnak, world famous for its history and architecture. Return to the ship for an afternoon tea. This evening enjoy a cocktail reception before dinner and a belly dance after.
Day 6: Luxor West Bank and the Sail to Esna
After breakfast on board you disembark and join your Egyptologist for a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, all that remains of a temple honoring Amenhotep III but with two statues, 60 feet high, still very impressive. You then visit the Tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Carved into the rock face you will find the tombs of Nefertari, wife of Ramses II, Seti I, Ramses III and Amenhotep II. You return to the ship and as you have lunch, you cruise to Esna where the boat will dock overnight. This evening a Captain's Cocktail Party followed by dinner. After dinner enjoy the disco or visit a piano bar, if you'd like something a little calmer at day's end.
Day 7: The Temples at Edfu and Komombo
After breakfast you disembark for a tour of the Temple of Edfu. We have moved from the Egyptian to the Hellenistic period after Alexander the Great conquered Egypt. One of his advisors, Ptolemy, was appointed as Pharaoh after Alexander's death and this period is described as Ptolemaic. The Temple is dedicated to Horus the Sun God and it is an exquisite edifice. Part of the experience is to travel to the temple by horse drawn carriage. After a visit, return to the ship for lunch while the boat cruises to Komombo where you disembark to Kom Ombo - built on a high dune overlooking the Nile. Tonight you have an Egyptian Buffet and the chance to dress in Gallabiyah, native Egyptian dress. There will be more entertainment after dinner.
Day 8: Aswan Dam and the Temple of Isis
As you wake up for breakfast you will be cruising to Aswan. Take time to enjoy the view as you indulge in a leisurely breakfast watching the Nile flow by the boat. In the afternoon you will dock and disembark to visit the Aswan high dam, one of the largest in the world. The dam is 10,000 feet long and 120 feet wide at its top. You then continue by motorboat to the beautiful island of Philae to view the Temple of Isis. Returning to the ship you pack up your belongings, ready for an early departure before a farewell dinner and a Nubian show.
Day 9: Abu Simbel and a Cairo Finale
Depart the ship for an early flight to Abu Simbel; When the Aswan High dam was planned to protect the Nile Delta from devastating flooding, created by Lake Nasser, which would cover and destroy two temples at the heart of Nubian Culture. Thanks to UNESCO and nation donors, the temples were moved to higher ground and preserved for future visitors like you. The larger temple was erected by Ramses II who reigned for over 70 years and fathered 162 children. He is also considered to be the Pharaoh with whom Moses had his disagreement. The façade is 90 feet high and 120 feet wide and guarded by four statues of Ramses, each of which is 60 feet high. North of this temple is the smaller (but still impressive) temple built by Ramses to honor his wife Nefertari. After exploring the temple you will return to the temple for a flight to Cairo. You will return to your original hotel. In the evening, enjoy dinner on a boat as you view the lights of Contemporary Cairo having viewed the history of the country over the past days.
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for the return flight to the USA arriving back the same afternoon.

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Quit India Movement in Assam
Quit India Movement in Assam is the outcome of my research work done on the part played by the people of Assam to overthrow the shackles of bondage from the British Raj and to establish her own rule with the rest of India. It is found that since the days of the Treaty of Yandaboo and more particularly since 1857 the banner of revolt against the British Raj was raised by Maniram Dewan and his associates. The visit of Mahatma Gandhi to Assam on the eve of Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921 roused the Assamese masses from their slumber as elsewhere. Assam soon found herself in the forefront of the struggle and the same patriotic trend continued till the attainment of Independence. The book tries to throw light on the successive movements more particularly the 1942 movement and the heroic role of the people of this easternmost province. An attempt has been made to bring to the limelight the role of Gopinath Bordoloi in saving Assam from the clutches of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The euphoria of attainment of Independence is also reflected in the book.
Anil Kumar Sharma, son of late Trilochan Sharma and Srimoti Soroj Bala Devi, was born at Dadhara, Dergaon under Golaghat district of Assam. After completion of his schooling at Dergaon he took his graduation with Honours in History from Cotton College, Guwahati and post-graduation in History from Gauhati University. Initially serving as teacher in Dergaon Higher Secondary School and Naharkatiya College for a short period, he permanently joined DKD College, Dergaon, a premier institution of higher education in Upper Assam, in 1972. He obtained his Ph.D. degree for his thesis on freedom movement from Dibrugarh University. He has taught and contributed various research papers some of which were published in the journal of Historical Research, Department of History. Dibrugarh University and Proceedings of North East India History Association. As a socio-cultural activist, he attended the Delhi session of international Conference of Indo-Soviet Cultural Society being held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in 1980. Dr.Sharma is the life member of the Asom Sahitya Sabha, the North-East India History Association (NEIHA). Some of his recent contributions were found place in the Assamese Encyclopedia on History published by the Asom Sahitya Sabha. A major contribution of Dr. Sharma is that he has brought to the limelight the contributions made by the prominent personalities and freedom fighters of the Dergaon area in a series of articles published in the Raijor Darpan. A writer of Assam Higher Secondary Education Council textbook in History, some of his university prescribed text books are on the road to publication. Dr. Sharma is presently the Head of the Department of History. DKD College, Dergaon, Assam. His forthcoming book is in Assamese ; 'Swadhinota Sangramot Golaghat'.
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HR	Fred Heritage · 2 August 2016
Songbird Survival: Jargon-busting is key to auto-enrolment preparation?
While auto-enrolment is a focus now, Songbird Survival is all about preservation
Recognising the declining numbers of songbird species? in North Wales in the late 1990s, the Songbird Survival Action Group, formed of a small group of conservationists led by activist Keith Pulman, began with a pledge to protect Britain's native songbirds.
Remaining a small but vocal pressure group for a number of years, the group soon recognised that major charities like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) were ill-equipped to protect some of the country's most important species. Achieving charitable status in 2001 as Songbird Survival, the group continues to work to safeguard those birds that other organisations forget.
Now based in a small office in Norfolk, the young charity has a staff team of four, with two permanent employees and two hourly-paid full-time workers. The four-person team spends most of its time chasing funding with various charitable trust funds providing the bulk of income. The charity is ineligible for government funding, and while the public are keen to help, direct fundraising at trade shows and events, or on the high street, can only yield so much.
Approaching auto-enrolment may have been tricky for such a small, remote business with a lot on its plate, but the team has nevertheless managed to prepare fully for the charity's staging date, set for 1 August this year, mostly thanks to the bookkeeping and payroll experience of its office manager, Georgina Bradley.
Bradley knew nothing about auto-enrolment when the initiative was first introduced in 2012, and was confused by the process before first using the resources of the a pensions provider and then receiving jargon-busting help from an online payroll service for small businesses.
the combination of using these two services for someone like me, who otherwise would have no clue how to approach the auto-enrolment process, has been perfect, said Bradley. I think our pensions provider is the right place to go for the average business owner on the street who knows nothing about payroll the fact it provides idiot-proof information is great.
our online payroll service explained things to me in layman's terms too. The platform was simple and easy to use, and when I found quirks in the system, they were fixed within days of me raising the issue, she added.
Have a read of the comprehensive auto-enrolment digital guide put together by our sister title, RealBusiness.co.uk.
Bradley views auto-enrolment as having many positive implications for Songbird Survival staff, including herself. Having never been able to put money aside for her retirement before, she is confident the service will have tangible benefits.
With this in mind, Bradley stressed that streamlining the compliance for businesses like Songbird Survival was very important. She's used The Pensions Regulator online tool for guidance, and advised other small business owners to get to know the resources it offers in good time, before their staging date arrives. Get used to the site as soon as you can, because you don't want to be under unnecessary pressure, she said.
Keeping staff well informed of auto-enrolment developments has been relatively easy in such a small team, and Bradley has been careful to carry out all other necessary preparations in time for 1 August. Ive been lucky that it's a simple concept that people understand it without too much trouble, she explained.
As a resource, the website of Songbird Survival's pension provider has proved the most useful for Bradley and she suggests company owners make the most of it early on. It makes things much clearer and points you to other resources that might also help.
With everything in place for 1 August, Bradley is expecting an easy transition to auto-enrolment making it easy for Songbird Survival to continue its valuable work.
If, as a micro or small business owner, you'd like further guidance on auto-enrolment then visit The Pensions Regulator website, where you'll also be able to discover your personal situation through its Duties Checker system.
Also, if you've enjoyed the story of how Songbird Survival is approaching auto-enrolment compliance and duties then have a look at our other two in-depth case studies Longthorne Gunmakers and Magic Whiteboard.
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Think You're Too Old to Start a Business? Research Says You're Wrong
Research debunks the myth of youth and reveals advantages in wisdom, connections and practical experience.
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Aspects like more financial capital and longer work and management experience add to the positive success rate that studies show among entrepreneurs in their 40s, 50s and 60s. — Getty Images/laflor
Don't give up on that great business idea, no matter how old you are. People who start businesses in their 40s, 50s and even into their 60s typically succeed as well if not better than younger entrepreneurs, extensive research reveals.
A new study finds entrepreneurs who begin while in their 50s succeed at roughly the same rate as people starting up in their 20s. Specifically, an entrepreneur starting at age 53 is as likely to be as successful, over time, as one launching a company at age 29, said study leader Hao Zhao, PhD, an associate professor of management at the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The findings hold up across genders.
"Older women were more successful than younger women," Zhao told CO—.
Although many famous entrepreneurs founded their companies in their early 20s, the chances of launching a successful business gradually decline until around age 41, when the odds begin to improve again, Zhao said. This could be due to any number of challenges for people in early mid-life, from raising kids to caring for elderly parents, he said.
The research, involving a review of 102 previous studies that each looked at an average of 600 entrepreneurs, is published in the January 2021 issue of the Journal of Business Venturing. It suggests younger entrepreneurs may be bolder and more tech savvy, while people in their 50s often start with a leg up on wisdom, financial capital and business connections—a view that could help overturn some stereotypes about aging and entrepreneurship that are particularly poignant today.
"The United States has an increasing population of older adults that have skills and knowledge valuable to society," Zhao pointed out. "This study helps to illustrate their strengths."
Our skewed perceptions
Some experts have theorized that youth often comes with better cognitive skills, greater awareness of current technologies and trends, and less resistance to disruptive change that can be crucial to successful innovation. While that may all be true, such advantages rarely seem to outweigh experience.
In fact, the average age of founders at what evolve into the fastest-growing new ventures—the top 0.1% based on employment growth—is 45, according to comprehensive analysis of 2.7 million company founders by researchers at the MIT Sloan School of Management and other business schools. Successful IPOs and acquisitions are also most likely to result when founders launch the businesses while in their mid-40s.
But 45 is not some magical number. Because the majority of new entrepreneurs happen to be around that age, the average age doesn't tell the whole story.
The number of years that one spends in the same industry as the startup was predictive of that company's future performance.
J. Daniel Kim, PhD, assistant professor of management, University of Pennsylvania
So the researchers also compared success as a function of age. By that measure, the typical 50-year-old founder is 1.8 times more likely to achieve high growth than the typical 30-year-old founder, and those who start in their early 20s are the least likely to build high-growth companies—succeeding only extremely rarely.
"These findings strongly reject common hypotheses that emphasize youth as a key trait of successful entrepreneurs," the researchers write. "Successful entrepreneurs are middle-aged, not young. We find no evidence to suggest that founders in their 20s are especially likely to succeed. Rather, all evidence points to founders being especially successful when starting businesses in middle age or beyond, while young founders appear disadvantaged."
Leveraging experience
Relevant experience clearly matters to startup success.
"The number of years that one spends in the same industry as the startup was predictive of that company's future performance," said study team member J. Daniel Kim, PhD, an assistant professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
The wild success and ubiquitous news coverage of a handful of young founders — think Zuckerberg, Jobs and Gates — skews our views of the typical ages of successful entrepreneurs, Kim and his colleagues conclude. Even so, their research does not suggest a good idea should wait.
"Zuckerberg founding a company at age 19 was the right time to do that," Kim said. "But we're trying to make this general point that this link between entrepreneurship and age is a really strong one."
While this study did not analyze gender differences, the benefits of age almost surely accrue for women, too. "After 50 can be a great time in life for women to launch companies," writes Kerry Hannon, author of the book "Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life." In a Forbes article, Hannon interviews several experts who agree and even note that older women typically have advantages over men in their ability to make more and more diverse connections with others.
Other research has found some precise ways in which experience can help. In a 2018 survey of more than 2,000 businesses by the Kauffman Foundation, 32% of startup owners under age 45 said getting a business license was difficult, a process that confounded only 23% of older entrepreneurs. Similarly, the younger set struggled more with loan applications.
The upshot, according to Zhao:
"Despite the stereotype, 50s and 60s are actually a good time to start new businesses," he said. "Older people have many advantages, such as a greater amount of financial capital, social connection, work and management experience, life wisdom, and lighter family obligations, all of which can offset the gradual decline of risk propensity, memory, and hands-on technical skills. They are as likely to be successful as those in the 20s and early 30s, as long as they carefully utilize those strengths—such as by picking a business and industry that they are familiar with."
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Surface regularity or flatness of a screed is one of the factors that determine the serviceability of a floor. Flaws in surface regularity can be the cause of trip hazards, increased wear, aesthetic issues, and excessive sway of wheeled traffic and can also lead to difficulties in the installation of equipment specified for the floor.
Though it is practically impossible to achieve a screed that is absolutely flat or perfectly true to datum, the deviations can be restricted within reasonable limits in line with the intended use of the floor.
The British standards specify the maximum permissible deviation for different applications, and this can be measured as the deviation from a straightedge laid level on the screed surface.
For normal accuracy floors, the surface regularity is measured by placing a 2m long straightedge flat on the screed surface and resting under its own weight. The deviation of the screed from the underside of the straightedge is then measured with a slip gauge or other accurate measuring devices.
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Featuring 120 spacious guest rooms, Conrad Rabat Arzana will offer spectacular ocean views from its elevated waterfront location, overlooking a tranquil lagoon and beach. Credit: Conrad Hotels & Resorts
Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Debut on Moroccan Coast
Conrad Rabat Arzana to open in 2021 as part of the exclusive Arzana development
October 15, 2020 Middle East & Africa
RABAT, Morocco - Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) contemporary luxury hotel brand, today announced plans to bring the global brand to Morocco's Atlantic Coast following the signing of an agreement to open Conrad Rabat Arzana.
The highly anticipated resort will be part of Arzana, an exclusive new development, situated 15 kilometres southwest of the capital city, Rabat. Featuring luxury residences, Arzana will provide an exceptional location for people to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Atlantic Coast surrounded by lush green gardens, ocean views and scenic walks.
"We are delighted to have signed an agreement to bring the luxury Conrad brand to this incredible new development on Morocco's Atlantic Coast," said Carlos Khneisser, Vice President of Development, Middle East and Africa. "In recent years we have seen significant opportunity to grow our portfolio in Morocco, where we have three hotels in operation and four hotels under construction. Travellers can look forward to a new destination in Hilton's growing Moroccan portfolio with this outstanding Conrad property."
Featuring 120 spacious guest rooms, Conrad Rabat Arzana will offer spectacular ocean views from its elevated waterfront location, overlooking a tranquil lagoon and beach. Guests will be able to experience breathtaking surroundings while enjoying locally-inspired food and beverage at two unique restaurants offering all-day dining and specialty cuisine, in addition to the lobby bar and pool lounge available for refreshing drinks day and night. The hotel will also offer a fully appointed spa and salon as well as 600+ square metres of events space comprised of a grand ballroom and four meeting rooms.
"I am delighted that we will be establishing a presence in Rabat with our first Conrad property in Morocco. Arzana is the ideal setting in which to debut the brand in this region," says Nils-Arne Schroeder, Global Brand Head, Conrad Hotels & Resorts. "Conrad properties around the world are known for their seamless connection between contemporary design, inspiring destinations and leading innovation – and this property is no exception. It will inevitably be an outstanding addition to our portfolio, joining a collection of award-winning hotels and resorts across five continents."
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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a wide variety of research areas including inorganic materials and ceramics, metal production and recycling, the physical properties and usage of different metals and research on materials for energy technology such as solar cells.
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A research group covering electrochemical energy, corrosion and surface science and electrolysis
Functional Materials and Materials Chemistry
The functional materials and materials chemistry research group (FACET) has a wide range of research interests, from practical application in the aluminium industry, to the impact of individual atoms on the properties and functionality of materials. The FACET group have leading expertise in the fields of ferroic materials and phenomena, materials for energy technology, ceramics and coatings, nanomaterials and nanodevices.
Physical Metallurgy
This research group focus on development and usage of different materials such as different light metals and steel. This includes research on solidification, welding and different joining techniques, thermo-mechanical processing and material modeling.
Resources, Energy & Environment
The recycling of metals is a modern field in metallurgy. The Resources, Energy & Environment group recycles all types of metals such as iron, silicon, aluminum and rare earth elements
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Battery Activity
A research team focused on various aspects of materials for battery technology.
Synergy Group - Biomedical Materials Science
The biomedical research effort within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is dedicated to the understanding of interactions of inorganic and organic materials, ranging from single molecules to full scale implants, with biological systems, in particular the human body.
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Metal Production is an interdisciplinary Centre for Innovation-based Research (SFI). During the next decades, the Norwegian metal industry will need to achieve even higher-quality output with more efficient use of resources and energy.
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PhysMet - Centre for Sustainable and Competitive Metallurgical and Manufacturing Industry, is a centre for research-based innovataion (SFI) appointed by The Research Council of Norway from 2020-2028. The goal of the centre is to establish knowledge and technology to realise new innovative materials solutions in cost-efficient, low-carbon production chains in the metallurgical and manufacturing industry in Norway.
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On Monday, April 10, at the MoND headquarters, defence minister, Gabriel Leș, received the visit of a delegation of the US House of Representatives made up of Mike Rogers, Scott DesJarlais, Ralph Abraham, Jim Banks and Steven Palazzo. The US Ambassador to Bucharest, Hans Klemm, and the chief of General Staff, General Nicolae Ciucă also attended the meeting.
The top-priority facets of the military cooperation as part of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the Unites States of America and collaboration in allied framework were the main topics of the meeting agenda.
The Romanian and American officials exchanged opinions on the recent evolution from the international security environment with focus on the situation from Syria and the Black Sea Region. In this respect, the Romanian defence minister emphasized Romania's commitment in the international counter-terrorism efforts, as part of the International Coalition against ISIL.
Minister Leş presented the government strategic priorities in the field of defence and security focused on the allocation of 2% of the GDP for defence and highlighted the increased amount (over 40%) from the total defence spending that is to be allocated for the procurement of major military equipment. The official also emphasized the utmost importance Romania pays to the development of the Strategic Partnership with the USA, praised the solid commitment of the USA with respect to consolidating security at the Black Sea and saluted the presence of the American troops on the national territory by stressing its essential role in strengthening defence and deterring all threats and risks against the European security, especially those coming from the Eastern Flank of the Alliance.
The Romanian part expressed its acknowledgement for the excellent cooperation in allied context by thanking the delegation for the USA contribution in helping build the allied presence in the Southern Region of the Eastern Flank at ground, air and maritime levels. As part of the implementation of the consolidated forward presence, the Romanian officials emphasized the cooperation with the American partner by assuming the participation of the Romanian Armed Forces within the US-led Task Force deployed in Poland, in April.
Also, the substantial contribution of the Aegis Ashore system to NATO's collective security was highlighted. The American officials pointed out that rendering Deveselu base operational is a project of utmost importance which reflects the effectiveness of the Strategic Partnership and expressed their appreciation for Romania's investments and constant commitment with regard to fully integrating the Aegis Ashore system into NATO's C2 architecture.
The American congressmen spotlighted the very good level of cooperation between the two armed forces in the theater of operations from Afghanistan and insisted on Romania's efforts in the field of defence by considering that the allocation of 2% of the GDP has a certain strategic significance and contributes to the strengthening of the transatlantic link, the equitable sharing of responsibilities within NATO and to the consolidation of the defence and deterrence posture of the Alliance.


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"""Google Cloud Speech API sample application using the REST API for batch
processing."""

# [START import_libraries]
import argparse
import base64
import json

from googleapiclient import discovery
import httplib2
from oauth2client.client import GoogleCredentials
# [END import_libraries]

# [START authenticating]
DISCOVERY_URL = ('https://{api}.googleapis.com/$discovery/rest?'
                 'version={apiVersion}')

# Application default credentials provided by env variable
# GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS
def get_speech_service():
    credentials = GoogleCredentials.get_application_default().create_scoped(
        ['https://www.googleapis.com/auth/cloud-platform'])
    http = httplib2.Http()
    credentials.authorize(http)

    return discovery.build(
        'speech', 'v1beta1', http=http, discoveryServiceUrl=DISCOVERY_URL)
# [END authenticating]

def main(speech_file):
    """Transcribe the given audio file.

    Args:
        speech_file: the name of the audio file.
    """
    # [START construct_request]
    with open(speech_file, 'rb') as speech:
        # Base64 encode the binary audio file for inclusion in the JSON
        # request.
        speech_content = base64.b64encode(speech.read())

    service = get_speech_service()
    service_request = service.speech().syncrecognize(
        body={
            'config': {
                # There are a bunch of config options you can specify. See
                # https://goo.gl/KPZn97 for the full list.
                'encoding': 'LINEAR16',  # raw 16-bit signed LE samples
                'sampleRate': 16000,  # 16 khz
                # See http://g.co/cloud/speech/docs/languages for a list of
                # supported languages.
                'languageCode': 'en-US',  # a BCP-47 language tag
            },
            'audio': {
                'content': speech_content.decode('UTF-8')
                }
            })
    # [END construct_request]
    # [START send_request]
    response = service_request.execute()
    print(json.dumps(response))
    # [END send_request]

# [START run_application]
if __name__ == '__main__':
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
    parser.add_argument(
        'speech_file', help='Full path of audio file to be recognized')
    args = parser.parse_args()
    main(args.speech_file)
    # [END run_application]


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Kiran Manral is an award winning Indian author, TEDx Speaker, columnist, mentor and feminist. She has written books across genres in both fiction and nonfiction. Her books include The Reluctant Detective, Once Upon A Crush, All Aboard, Karmic Kids, A Boy's Guide to Growing Up, The Face at the Window and Saving Maya. She has authored a short series called True Love Stories for Juggernaut. She also has published short stories in various magazines, in acclaimed anthologies like Have A Safe Journey and Boo as well on online apps like Juggernaut. A short story by her has been selected for inclusion in the The Best Asian Speculative Fiction anthology to be published by Kitaab, Singapore.
Her nonfiction book, Karmic Kids: The Story of Parenting Nobody Told You, was listed amongst the top five books on parenting by Indian authors in 2015 by the Sunday Guardian. One review called her the "Bombeck of Bombay." The Face at the Window, released in 2016, was listed amongst the top 30 books written by women authors in 2016 by The Ladies Finger, as among the must read books by contemporary women authors by BuzzingBubs and received much critical acclaim. The Times of India stated that "Manral may have very well pioneered the "Himalayan Gothic" genre" with this book.
In 2013, she was awarded the Young Environmentalist's Women Achievers Award, and in 2016, the WOW, Women of Worth awards for Creative Writing. She was among the six women authors shortlisted for the Femina Women Awards for Literature in 2017. The Indian Council of UN Relations (ICUNR) supported by the Ministry for Women and Child Development, Government of India, awarded her the International Women's Day Award 2018 for excellence in the field of writing.
An ex-journalist, she currently writes a column on feminism at SheThePeople.tv, and has been a columnist on sexuality at DNA, on gender issues with Tehelka and on parenting at yowoto.com. She was also on the planning board of the Kumaon Literary Festival, a mentor with Sheroes and an advisor on the Board of Literature Studio, Delhi. She has co-curated Festivelle 2016 and is the co-curator of Women Writer's Fest by SheThePeople.tv which has editions in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore and Kolkata. She has been a speaker and a panelist at most of the leading literature festivals in India, as well as at educational institutions and conferences. She is also considered a social media influencer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shudh Desi Romance on a cruise!
A lovely, desi romance which happens to take place on a Mediterranean cruise. The cruise, characters, and the reason for the cruise are all plausible. The protagonist's feisty aunt stands out, as much for her bright make up as well as her unconventional attitudes. There is action, emotion, drama, a real, honest-to-goodness villain, a vamp, adorable children, very very authentic locales, and, of course, the jilted-almost-at-the- pheras Rhea, our heroine, with all her genuine issues and complexes, and the dashing Kamal, who seems to be totally ineligible, despite his strong sensual appeal. Totally contemporary and fast paced. A good addition to Kiran Manral's work.....
4.0 out of 5 stars Makes you want to board a cruise right away!
At the end of the book, I have immediately started looking for Mediterranean cruises and even started budgeting for it! I've always enjoyed Kiran Manral's writing style and diction. The voice of the key characters, especially Rhea is very relatable to young women and I am head over heels in love with Kamal Shahani too. :)
Minor complaints are that there are some lazy cliches that could've been avoided like our hero catching the purse snatching thief and a couple of others- we would've loved the characters and their romance even more without the cliches.
Namita Tiwari
4.0 out of 5 stars light hearted romance ! 4 stars :)
Reviewed in India on 5 October 2015
Fun to read...finished in first half of my lazy sunday , it was a light hearted love story. A good indian novel on romance , Kiran Manral has done a good job of developing the characters and weaved the story well , I think I want to read a few more of her books before making any clear recommendation on the author. However - this particular book is fine ..worth the time and money .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic and funny, All Aboard is a winner!
All Aboard is definitely going into my pile of all time favourites books! I love the way Kiran writes women, they are spunky and confident but there also lies a hint of self doubt that is extremely relatable. I recommended this book to my daughter for the same reason. Rhea and her aunt are extremely well written and entertaining characters.
Romance on a cruise might sound predictable but Kiran has a refreshing take and of course, Kamal is irresistible! Give me a hero to fall in love with and I'm sold! But it's not an easy task! I take my Rahuls and Heathcliffes very seriously! So for Kiran's character to have caught my fancy and made me fall in love is a big win.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone who has a romantic or funny bone in their body. And I expect many many such wonderful books from Kiran :)
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb 😙
I jus loved the way the entire plot is done ..... ❤ it is a love story that blossoms amidst the sailing in the grandeur cruise ... this story depicted lots of natural emotions described in d best possible ways. The narration was clear and crisp... truly worth the read 👌
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
I enjoyed this book thoroughly !! Its a light read and leaves you with a very warm, fuzzy feeling once you finish with it. As someone prior to me, put it across, anyone who has been through a breakup recently will appreciate it more. Its fun and it brings you back hope and dreams ! This was my first book by this author and it is very well written.
4.0 out of 5 stars I loved the way this book was written - funny and ...
Reviewed in India on 4 December 2017
I loved the way this book was written - funny and interesting! A good read if you want a holiday book
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Beautiful story lovable characters crisp editing and good pace makes this book a wonderful read. Loved reading it and looking forward to many more
Kausik Datta
4.0 out of 5 stars Well-paced story in the Romance genre - I would recommend
Reviewed in the United States on 26 September 2015
I have never before read a novel in this genre, that of Romance. Friends of mine who have read this book compared it favorably to Mills and Boon Romances of their youth. Not having had that experience, I didn't have a baseline to compare this book with when I started reading it. From that vantage point, I liked reading the book.
The protagonists are familiar to me, which is why I didn't really need (and miss) in-depth character development; the story moves at a reasonably fast pace, and the female characters are reasonably well-etched. The too-good-to-be-true hero of the story - I have been given to understand - is a staple of this genre of stories, as is the constant preoccupation of the female protagonists with the male characters. So while this book would probably not pass the Bechdel test, I see it as more of an issue of the genre - and not of this particular story. The flow of the story worked for me, and I liked the little twists here and there.
There are two reasons why I took away one star from the rating. First, I was expecting a bit more detailed description of the foreign shores the characters visited; it would have been a welcome addition, one that would enhance the setting of the story.
Secondly, the odd prudishness of the main female protagonist, portrayed as a modern, intelligent young woman, appeared a bit anachronistic to me; the trouble that the author went through to deny her any physical intimacy was reminiscent of the Hindi movies from late 70s/early 80s - when it was still taboo to show a kiss on screen, and the viewers would be restricted to either the view of the back of the head of hero (hiding the kissing faces completely from view), or to a strange swerve of the face of the heroine away from the hero's at the last possible millisecond before the kiss happened. I think it would have been acceptable to allow the young woman some latitude; sexuality is a perfectly normal and natural biological phenomenon.
Anyway, I am glad I got introduced to this genre via Kiran Manral's book. It was a good read in my admittedly naive view, and I absolutely love happy endings. At least, it made me interested in checking out her other novels!
Pankti
Reviewed in the United States on 7 March 2016


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Géographie

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Histoire

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Atmospheric pressure oxidation of Pt(111)
C. Ellinger , A. Stierle , A. Nefedov , H. Dosch , I. K. Robinson
Journal Of Physics: Condensed Matter 20, 184013
Abstract: The oxidation of the platinum (111) single crystal surface and the formation of platinum dioxide have been studied by in situ surface x-ray diffraction and x-ray reflectivity. At an oxygen partial pressure of 500 mbar and at temperatures from 520 to 910 K, the experiments disclose the growth of two atomic layers of a bulk-like, strongly distorted α-PtO2. The epitaxial Pt oxide layer is oriented hexagon on hexagon with respect to the Pt(111) surface leading to a (8 × 8) superstructure surface unit cell. In a second SET of experiments, a 100 Å thick epitaxial Pt(111) film on sapphire was exposed to oxygen. At 670 K and near atmospheric oxygen pressures we find the formation of a several angstrom thick oxide layer. After annealing the sample at 720 K in a vacuum the oxide layer desorbs, recovering the 100 Å thick Pt film. Subsequent oxidation at 720 K and reduction cycles lead to a slight increase in surface roughness and the formation of macroscopically visible holes in the Pt film. These results point to a Pt re-dispersion which sets in during chemical reactions at atmospheric pressures.


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Rancho Cucamonga soldier killed while serving…
Rancho Cucamonga soldier killed while serving in Afghanistan
PUBLISHED: October 25, 2010 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 30, 2017 at 10:01 a.m.
An Alta Loma High School graduate and Army combat engineer was killed Saturday in Afghanistan.
Spc. Ronnie J. Pallares, 19, died in the Andar district from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device, according to a Department of Defense news release.
Pallares was assigned to the 27th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C., and was on his first deployment.
He enlisted in the Army after graduating from Alta Loma High in 2008.
"He was exceptionally friendly and extroverted; just the kind of guy that earns valued friends wherever he goes," said Capt. Jeffery Donaldson, Pallares's company commander. "In a closely-knit combat unit like ours, Specialist Pallares was a friend to everyone, executing his own tasks with well-trained proficiency."
Pallares was loved by his family, friends and leaders, Donaldson said.
"I've literally never seen a group so happy to promote someone as when his platoon put the rank on his chest," Donaldson said. "Everybody was looking forward to witnessing the incredible potential of Ronnie Pallares – a fact that makes his early passing so much more painful."
Pallares served as a combat engineer during route clearance operations, officials said.
In honor of Pallares' service, flags on Monday at the state Capitol building in Sacramento were flown at half-staff.
"Serving in the armed forces is a noble calling that Specialist Ronnie Pallares bravely answered," Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said. "He faced danger to defend our freedoms and we honor his courage and commitment to our country. As they mourn this tragic loss of a young life, Maria (Shriver) and I offer our deepest condolences to Ronnie's family, friends and fellow soldiers."
lori.consalvo@inlandnewspapers.com
Spc. Ronnie J. Pallares, an Alta Loma High School graduate, received the following honors while serving in the Army:
• The Bronze Star Medal
• Purple Heart
• Afghanistan Campaign Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• Overseas Service Ribbon
• NATO Medal
• Combat Action Badge
• Parachutist Badge
Source: Department of Defense


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Q: How to overcome this error:java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: bitmap size exceeds VM budget I am trying to add images in Sqlite DB and listing the images from DB to listview.... I am storing the image path to get image.
When I list the images from DB in device I am getting error like java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: bitmap size exceeds VM budget
Do I clear heap memory every time.
How to correct this.. Here is my code.
LView.class
mySQLiteAdapter = new SQLiteAdapter(this);
mySQLiteAdapter.openToWrite();
mAlbum = (ImageView) findViewById(R.id.iv);
mAlbum.setOnClickListener(new OnClickListener() {
@Override
public void onClick(View arg0) {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_PICK,
android.provider.MediaStore.Images.Media.EXTERNAL_CONTENT_URI);
startActivityForResult(intent, IMG);
}
});

Button click = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button);
click.setOnClickListener(new OnClickListener() {
@Override
    public void onClick(View v) {
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub
        mySQLiteAdapter.insert(str);
        System.out.println(str+" Added");
        Intent intent = new Intent(LView.this, MyList.class);
        startActivity(intent);
    }
});`

`
@Override
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
    // TODO Auto-generated method stub
    super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
    switch(requestCode) {

    case 1:
        if(resultCode == RESULT_OK) {
            Uri selectedUri = data.getData();
            str = getPath(selectedUri);
            Bitmap bitmap;
            try {
                bitmap = BitmapFactory.decodeStream(getContentResolver().openInputStream(selectedUri));
                mAlbum.setImageBitmap(bitmap);
            } catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
                // TODO Auto-generated catch block
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
            break;
            }
        }
}
// Converting image path Uri to String path to store in DB
    public String getPath(Uri uri) {
        String[] projection = { MediaStore.Images.Media.DATA };
        Cursor cur = managedQuery(uri, projection, null, null, null);
        int columnIndex = cur.getColumnIndexOrThrow(MediaStore.Images.Media.DATA);
        cur.moveToFirst();

        return cur.getString(columnIndex);
    }`

Pls suggest me...
Thanks in advance.

A: 1) try to decode the image bound first
you get the actual size of the image to prevent the OOM issue. Dont ever decode the image first!!!
    BitmapFactory.Options options = new BitmapFactory.Options();
options.inJustDecodeBounds = true;

BitmapFactory.decodeByteArray(bitmapByteArray, 0, bitmapByteArray.length, options);'

options.outWidth and options.outHeight are what you want.
2) compute a sample size
by using the following code from http://hi-android.info/src/com/android/camera/Util.java.html. If you detect the outWidth and outHeight are too big to have OOM issue, just set the outWidth and outHeight to a smaller size. It will give you a sample size that the decoded image will be set to those outWidth and outHeight. The bitmap options here is the same you use in step 1.
    private static int computeInitialSampleSize(BitmapFactory.Options options,
        int minSideLength, int maxNumOfPixels) {
    double w = options.outWidth;
    double h = options.outHeight;

    int lowerBound = (maxNumOfPixels == IImage.UNCONSTRAINED) ? 1 :
            (int) Math.ceil(Math.sqrt(w * h / maxNumOfPixels));
    int upperBound = (minSideLength == IImage.UNCONSTRAINED) ? 128 :
            (int) Math.min(Math.floor(w / minSideLength),
            Math.floor(h / minSideLength));

    if (upperBound < lowerBound) {
        // return the larger one when there is no overlapping zone.
        return lowerBound;
    }

    if ((maxNumOfPixels == IImage.UNCONSTRAINED) &&
            (minSideLength == IImage.UNCONSTRAINED)) {
        return 1;
    } else if (minSideLength == IImage.UNCONSTRAINED) {
        return lowerBound;
    } else {
        return upperBound;
    }
}

3) Use the computed sample size
Once you get the sample size, use it to decode the real image data.
            options.inTempStorage = new byte[16*1024];
        options.inPreferredConfig = (config == null)?BitmapUtil.DEFAULT_CONFIG:config;
        options.inSampleSize = BitmapUtil.computeSampleSize(bitmapWidth, bitmapHeight, bitmapWidth < bitmapHeight?targetHeight:targetWidth, bitmapWidth < bitmapHeight?targetWidth:targetHeight, 1);
        options.inPurgeable = true;
        options.inInputShareable = true;
        options.inJustDecodeBounds = false;
        options.inDither = true;
        result = BitmapFactory.decodeByteArray(bitmapByteArray, 0, bitmapByteArray.length, options);

~If this still give you OOM issue, you can try to lower the outWidth and outHeight.
bitmap is using native heap, not the java heap. So it is hard to detect how much memory left for the new image decoded.

~~If you have to set the outWidth and outHeight too low, then you may have memory leak somewhere in your code. try to release any object from memory that you dont use.
e.g bitmap.release();

~~~the above is just a sample code. adjust what you need.

A: see this question
 bitmap size exceeds VM budget

A: Have yout tried using one class-wide Bitmap and re-allocate it in your case clause?