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'I Believed We Were Good Enough' – Stewart On City's 2002/03 Promotion
Published 19 Apr 2021
12 MinutesReading time
On this day in 2003, Leicester City secured an immediate return to the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. On the 18th anniversary, LCFC.com revisits an interview with Jordan Stewart, who scored for the Foxes that day on Filbert Way.
BySamuel Stevens
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We start in the late '90s and Martin O'Neill's Leicester City have just won away from home. The heroes of two League Cup triumphs, the same number of European ventures, and four consecutive top-10 finishes in the Premier League all pile onto the team coach.
Last to climb aboard, after helping kitman Paul 'Macca' McAndrew load the hold with muddy kit and boots, is aspiring youngster Jordan Stewart.
Around 20 years later, long after leaving the Club, playing for seven other English clubs, starring, albeit briefly, in Greece, and becoming a popular figure in America's MLS, Jordan bumps into former US President Bill Clinton at a soiree in Los Gatos, California. More on that later.
Back on the coach, his next job is to make the manager a cup of coffee. The smell of caffeine drifts to the back of the coach and up the nostrils of the men who define O'Neill's era at Filbert Street. Players like Muzzy Izzet, Matt Elliott and Emile Heskey sense an opportunity.
Next thing Jordan knows, he's gradually making his way to the back of the coach, kettle in hand.
"Everyone would be at the back of the bus, drinking a glass or two of wine if we'd won, and I'd be there with my water making tea for everyone!" he laughs, sat in Leicester's San Carlo restaurant before COVID-19 restrictions. It's a place of personal significance to the Birmingham-born former winger.
Jordan Stewart
Leicester were relegated at the end of the 2001/02 season which included three managers taking charge.
"Soon as we got on, I'd have to ask Martin if he wanted tea or coffee and then make my way all the way back… through everyone. Thing is, by the time I'd got everyone their drinks, about 20 minutes later, the gaffer wanted another drink… so I was constantly up and down all the time!"
Jordan grew up in the modest Birmingham town of Harborne. Like thousands of children across the country, he wanted to be a footballer. He started out by playing Sunday League football after being spotted by a friend of his father, who happened to manage a side of his own.
When he was scouted by 1982 European champions Aston Villa, a series of events was set into motion which would see this vibrant, dynamic young footballer signing a scholarship deal at Filbert Street.
"My dad's friend asked me to go, I went, and I started to play well for them at about the age of eight," he explains.
"I was there a couple of years, playing against teams like Romulus, and then a scout at Villa asked me to go and train with them. I was nine. I trained with them, they signed me at 10 and then I was there until 16. During that time, I played for my district team, Birmingham County.
On the Sunday, I was going to go down to the first team game, watch the game, and then sign. During this time, I played a game for Leicester on the Friday and they offered me a three-year scholarship straight away. Reading were in Division One then and Leicester were Premier League.
"I remember doing work experience for Villa when I was about 14 with players like Darren Byfield, Gareth Barry and Lee Hendrie. I was training with them, helping to clean boots and stuff. At 16, I was leaving school, coming up to scholarship age, and Villa made a decision.
"I got a letter saying I wasn't going to be kept on, I wasn't going to be given a scholarship. So, it was a case of going on trials to different places."
Leicester's interest would come later, but it was actually Reading who showed their hand first in attempting to secure Jordan's services for their academy early on.
"At the time, they had open trials for the guys who didn't get kept on at teams, so I played in a game on a Sunday, I think," he continues. "It was a friendly with all the guys. The following week, Reading wanted me to go for a trial. I played in a game on the Wednesday and they said they wanted to sign me.
"In my head, I thought: 'Okay, Leicester are in the Premier League, but it's classed as a small, family team, compared to the other teams'. So, I knew if I did do well, it would give me a better chance of playing in the Premier League. Everyone wants to do that, so that's where it all started for me at a young age."
Although not in a competitive fixture, Jordan Stewart netted the first Foxes goal at the Club's new stadium in the summer of 2002.
Before our chat in San Carlo, Jordan joined LCFCQ for a stroll through King Power Stadium, a ground he still refers to as 'Walkers Stadium', its name between 2002 and 2011.
City supporters will remember Jordan as a swashbuckling wideman who may not have scored many goals in Leicester's colours, but had a knack for making sure, whenever he did find the net, that they were iconic strikes. He netted the first-ever goal at the new stadium, against Athletic Bilbao in a showpiece friendly in the summer of 2002.
He also nodded home the only header of his competitive Leicester career against Brighton & Hove Albion to confirm promotion back to the Premier League for the Foxes in April 2003. His long-range curler at Manchester City during a 3-0 win the following autumn still lives on in the memory of supporters.
Jordan flew back to England, from California, with fiancé Vanessa and their young daughter, Sienna. He wanted them to see the place where, as he puts it, 'it all began'. After a quick tour, including a fly-by visit to the Directors' Lounge, which houses a replica of the Premier League trophy that City lifted in 2016, Jordan walks out the Leicester tunnel for the first time in over a decade. "It looks the same," he remarks, "but different… better."
Earlier in the morning, Club Historian John Hutchinson had unlocked King Power Stadium's vaults, where precious items from City's history are stored. He'd found several shirts which evoke memories of Jordan's six years at Leicester; the flappy white collars, the sky-blue sash and the v-neck.
I remember, even on the field, there was a huge sense of relief, even though I think we all knew we were going to go up. It was more for the city. I remember making sure I was dead centre with the banner for the celebration photos… I was just a kid after all!
Wearing a Le Coq Sportif number adorned during the 2002/03 campaign, Jordan strides out onto the pitch, baggy shirt securely tucked in at the back, and he searches for the spot where he scored that goal against Brighton. The promotion-clincher.
"It's the only header I scored in my career!" he jokes, briefly forgetting the one against Bilbao, but that was a friendly. "I can't believe I had that much space in the six-yard box. My heading ability was shocking! It was never good. I remember the whole season was just a case of keeping going.
Jordan's breakthrough season at the Club coincided with one of its darkest hours as Leicester City tumbled into administration. Luckily, the Foxes, who had just been relegated during their final season at Filbert Street after 111 years, were well equipped to return at the first attempt, with the help of Micky Adams' astute management. It was a tough time which Jordan admits impacted on the players.
"It was difficult," he nods. "I think it was maybe more difficult for the older guys. We deferred 17-and-a-half per cent of our wages. I don't even know what I was on at the time, but it wasn't anything like the older guys in the squad, so it didn't affect me as much.
"When you're young, you don't really grasp all the details or what's going on. I didn't really see what was happening at the Club, but I believed we were good enough to go back up. Everyone stayed as well, even players like Muzzy, which helped. It was difficult, but in the dressing room, we had a bond.
Promotion was sealed, in part thanks to Jordan Stewart's header, on 19 April, 2003.
"Once we knew the circumstances, the way it was impacting people at the Club, we knew what we needed to do. Again, from a young guy's perspective, once you see the older guys have that desire and belief, you just roll with it."
It was around this time that Jordan forged a strong friendship with Brian Deane, the former Leeds United, Benfica and Sheffield United striker. Deane was a huge figure at Leicester, and, alongside Paul Dickov, he scored the goals which ended a one-year exile from the top flight.
There was a considerable age gap between Jordan and Brian, but they hit it off straight away and even ended up living in the same apartment building. Endless evenings were spent talking football and life. Their friendship is also why, after a short detour to the site where Filbert Street used to stand, we've finally found ourselves in San Carlo on Granby Street in the city centre.
"I'd always say Briany was my mentor growing up," Jordan explains. "He was the first one to tell me about the ins and outs of football, on and off the field, and how to be around the players, coaches, and the fans. He taught me how to cook as well!
"We both lived in the same building, so most of the time, even though there was an age gap, he was my go-to if I needed to speak to someone about football or just life in general. We used to play a lot of Pro Evo and then the loser would have to come here and pay for dinner… so I got a lot of free meals!"
I was thinking, okay… so, I rang my agent, he rang Sheffield United, and he said the club had said if I wanted to go, I could go. Me and my agent flew out to Greece to look around the facilities. It was summertime so it was obviously nice out there, 40 degrees, and I thought, you know what? Let's do it.
After sitting down with Vanessa and Sienna for lunch, he joins us downstairs, where he used to talk Pro Evo strategy with Deane, to discuss life after Leicester. It won't come as a surprise to fans who remember Jordan as a player that he's engaging company and, after touring the city, our conversation continues in earnest over a coffee.
From 2005 onwards, Jordan starred for Watford, Derby County and Sheffield United. Five years later, though, an intriguing opportunity arose to play abroad for Xanthi Football Club, based in stunning north east Greece, home to distinctive architecture, Byzantine churches and neoclassical mansions.
"I'd always wanted to play in another country," he tells us. "I was at Sheffield United and out of the blue, on holiday in L.A., I got a phone call from a Greek agent saying Sheffield United had accepted an offer from a Greek team.
Jordan settled in quickly with his new team-mates and was playing regularly. However, a downturn in the team's form, coupled with the financial crash of the time, led to a prompt return to England in 2011.
"I was playing, but we went on a three or four-game losing streak," he says. "The president came in one day and, even though he could speak English, he only spoke Greek. There was a translator there and he was basically telling us we weren't good enough.
"The interpreter was doing his thing, saying things like: 'You guys play like chickens!' I'm thinking… okay! The president has got a cigar in his hand. He bangs the table and then, in English, he screams: 'No! Tell them what I said!' I can't say it in this interview!
The Foxes winger scored a brilliant long-range effort during a memorable Premier League win at Manchester City.
"Just as Greece was going into the economic downturn, payments started to come later and later, and in March I decided to go back to England.
"I had a year left on my contract, but I left. The lifestyle was great, the city was wonderful, the food was incredible, and it was a good experience, but I wanted to go home."
Spells with Millwall, Notts County and Coventry City followed until, in 2013, Jordan once again flew the nest, this time to the United States.
His first of two clubs in America was San Jose Earthquakes, before later joining Phoenix Rising, and it was during his time in California where Jordan had a chance encounter with one of the most famous men of the late 20th century, Bill Clinton.
He explains: "When I was in San Jose, one of my friends had done charity work in the Los Gatos area, so we were there, and he was doing a function. Los Gatos is an area with a lot of rich people and a lot of liberals, so they hired a huge mansion just for a soiree, a get together.
"Literally, I was just in an adidas t-shirt, shorts and just a pair of trainers. I didn't really know what I was going to! I got there and there were valets outside and everyone's in a suit… Great! Then I was told we're going to meet Bill Clinton.
"What?! We went inside and there was a little queue and we had a shirt to sign for him. We waited a little while and I'm thinking: what do I say? He won't know who we are! It was soon our turn and my friend introduced me. Clinton basically said: 'Oh cool, cool!'
I still have a lot of history here at the Club. It was a nice moment when they actually won and proved to everyone it's not just the biggest teams who can win it.
"We took a photo and I gave him the shirt. I'm sure he gets loads of gifts and stuff so I can understand, but let's just say I don't think it's pinned up anywhere in his house!"
Jordan is now a partner on a property development company in Belize, alongside American track and field legend Mike Powell and former Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Its aim is simple, to provide Caribbean-style luxury within touching distance for thousands of Americans seeking a more relaxed lifestyle.
"A guy I met, he does a lot of development in the US and Belize," Jordan reveals. "He wanted me to get on board and help out basically. I went down to Belize, landed there, and saw some of the properties being built by a company called the Berkovitz Development Group.
"It takes like two hours to get there and the only reason it takes two hours is because the speed bumps are enormous! If you're driving at full speed, your axle's going to fly off, so you need to take it easy. All the properties are next to the beach so it's a really nice place.
"It's for Americans who want somewhere that's close and gives them a Caribbean feel but without spending a tonne of money. It's just one of the projects I get involved with."
He's not overstating that either. In 2012, Jordan launched a clothing brand with ex-England defender Joleon Lescott. Within a few years, American rapper 50 Cent was spotted sporting their apparel.
Looking to the future, Jordan is set for another ambitious venture over the coming months, commuting from his home in Tulare, California to Los Angeles, where he will be Brand Event Manager for Green Park, a developer of fan-based digital experiences and mobile games for a generation of sports and eSports fans. As our conversation gradually comes to a close, he tells us excitedly about the studio he's looking at and the future he sees for the project.
Despite his busy life away from football, though, it's clear that Jordan still holds Leicester City incredibly close to his heart. He watched on enthralled as the Foxes lifted the Premier League title in 2016 and regularly posts 'throwbacks' to his time at the Club on his Instagram feed, @jordan.stewart3.
One of his most recent posts sees him remember a feisty Pride Park clash with East Midlands rivals Derby County when, as Jordan claims, he had to protect Robbie Savage in the tunnel after a dramatic 3-2 win for the Foxes.
Gallery 16 Aug 2020
Leicester City In The 21st Century: 2002/03
Next up in 'Leicester City In The 21st Century', LCFC.com remembers the 2002/03 season, a year which included off-field worries, but ended with promotion back to the Premier League...
"I loved my time at Leicester," he recalls. "People in America knew I had an affiliation with Leicester so when they were going for the title, people were always asking me about it. I always said they could do it, if they sustained it around Christmas time.
"When we were in administration, we had something to drive us, the odds were stacked against us. Maybe it's subconscious, but when you're on the pitch, you think you're unbeatable. If you ask any footballer, if they're having any trouble in their life, as soon as they go on the field, it disappears.
"I don't know if it's because there's so much going on, so you don't have time to think about anything else, but all you're focusing on is the game. They had that and it maybe happens once in a lifetime, but it can't be taken from them now – not ever. I was so happy for them.
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These people live in Bunyole County Tororo district. Although they seem like a Basoga sub-group, they also share a lot of traits with the Basamia-Bagwe especially with the customs, origin and language they speak. The banyole people claim to have originated from the Banyala people of Kenya and with their births, marriage and burial ceremonies closely related to the Basamia-Bagwe people with small variation.
Regarding births rituals, when a young baby was born, the placenta would be taken off to be buried to a place where no one could see because it was believed that once it is known by an evil person, he/ she could use it to inflict harm on the new born baby or prevent the baby mother from getting pregnant once again.
The mother of the new born baby would remain in house until the umbilical cord remains are off from the naval system and these remains were later on kept in a special gourd and the baby mother could keep as many cords as the number of her new born children. The umbilical cords were believed to be of important in case of any bad happening.
Food that was prepared for the baby mother was not given to any other person except the baby mother and her husband. In case the mother gave birth to twins, a special porridge was made for the mother.
Regarding their death rituals, the man was given 3 days of mourning during which there was no bathing whereas for a woman, it was 4 days. Kasanja ceremony would be performed along a road junction to bring the mourning to an end and then people would bathe and go back to their normal routine work. They face the dead to eastern direction showing their origins.
Regarding their marriage rituals, the young girl would be required to present the man of her choice to the father and mother and then bride price arrangements would be made and there after the girl would get married.
In case of husband died, the clan would choose any of his brothers to marry the deceased lady.


Though their name has become pretty commonplace and even pedestrian at this point depending on who you ask, Pitchfork has long been associated with the virtues of unrivaled hipsterdom. And truly, what better way is there to hang on to your last little bit of hipster cred than by announcing your festival lineup in the most inconvenient way possible?
For those of you who haven't been paying attention, whether out of ignorance or frustration, Pitchfork has spent the last two weeks slowly teasing their lineup for the 2018 festival via a livestream of artist Shelby Rodeffer painting the names on a mural in Chicago. Not only is it a pain and inconvenience to sit and watch as each artist was slowly announced, they broke it into several releases, and finally, blessedly, the last announcement has been made and the full lineup is now available, sans paint-covered overalls.
Part and parcel of Pitchfork's identity has been recognizing more fringe and less populist artists, and this year's lineup continues that trend. There's plenty you may have heard of, and some you're probably eager to see, but we've also drawn up a short list of artists you might not want to miss out on if you're making your way to the Windy City this summer.
In this day and age singer-songwriters truly are a dime a dozen, so it's understandable to be skeptical when someone recommends you not miss one. But Lucy Dacus, despite having a few years under her belt in the mainstream, is not your typical songwriter. Drawing on late-era indie rock as much as contemporary songwriting, she's a bit of a pseudo-indie rock revivalist without all the cocaine and shallow personality. Giving a breath of fresh air to a genre that was seemingly on its last legs, Dacus flirts between breathtaking vulnerability and attitude-driven rock with a gusto you can't miss.
Though it should hardly need saying, I can't overemphasize how important it is that you catch Blood Orange if you're heading to Chicago this year. Sitting firmly at the intersection of art and social commentary, Blood Orange tackles issues grand and sublime through carefully crafted pieces of beauty that stress the importance of always having more diversity in the arts.
Zola Jesus is one of those artists that you've probably written off as a flavor-of-the-month sound, a pop artist trying to subvert the pop sound, but she's so much more than just a run-of-the-mill art-pop producer. Carefully and precisely picking apart and reassembling genres and sounds, she dares you to tie her down to one sound. Personally, I'm a huge fan of the early-Placebo era industrial sounds she incorporates into her track "Bound". A definite can't miss.
Okay, I know none of you reading this were planning on missing Ms. Lauryn Hill, but just in case, let's say this, DO NOT MISS THIS SET. I mean, how many opportunities in life will you have after this to see her live again? Someone must have collected all the dragon balls, because this is a wish come true.
If you know me then you knew that this was coming from a mile away, so I don't want to hear any complaints about it. Al Cam was my darkhorse artist of the year last year, and produced one of the most impressive albums of 2017 in Forced Witness. Simultaneously affecting and hilarious, I guarantee Cameron will be responsible for your most carefree moments of truly cutting loose and getting lost in the sound.
Surprisingly, or unsurprisingly, Pitchfork Festival is pretty light on the rap and hip-hop this year. And while it's not a slight against Earl Sweatshirt, he definitely attracts a certain crowd, one that you might be keen on avoiding if you're not into weed-pattern socks and white people who are cavalier about using the n-word. Instead, check out Iron Mike Eagle, who beautifully blends archetypal R&B grooves with moving lyricism and infectious rhythms.
What would going to Pitchfork be if you miss out on Chicago's homegrown Noname? She delivers unbelievably conscious bars with a devil-may-care attitude, offsetting spitting verses with an equally inviting amount of intimacy.


…..And the winner is! Brian Zigelheafer.
The winner of [THOS] Faction contest is Brian 'Zig Boy' Zigelheafer and as if you did not know the answers were Cokes, Whales and Destroy.
After a major hard drive clean up (thanks to all your help with my growing DropBox) I realised I had a cool picture of Brian at the Hell Ramp…and low and behold off in the distance whilst our hero is lein to tailing is a young Bucky Lasek sorting out his pads. I guess it would not be a Hell Ramp Picture without Bucky looking on, and on, guess all that time he put in is why he is at the top.
As for Brian other then being a [THOS Newsletter] recipient and Faction Anthology Cd owner he also owns the killer ZigBoy Skate Shop in Spartanburgh South Carolina and does a lot to sponsor the keeeeds.
This chap is already hucking McTwists.
This entry was posted in Brian Ziegelheafer on May 26, 2010 by jasonoliva.


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[2016-02-21 08:14:23 UTC] WARN: config.rooms is deprecated and will be removed in lita-hipchat 4.0. Use the built-in `join` and `part` commands to manage rooms instead.
D, [2016-02-21T00:14:23.891432 #21382] DEBUG -- : SENDING:
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[2016-02-21 08:14:23 UTC] WARN: config.rooms is deprecated and will be removed in lita-hipchat 4.0. Use the built-in `join` and `part` commands to manage rooms instead.
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# lita-hipchat

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**lita-hipchat** is an adapter for [Lita](https://github.com/jimmycuadra/lita) that allows you to use the robot with [HipChat](https://www.hipchat.com/).

## Installation

Add lita-hipchat to your Lita instance's Gemfile:

``` ruby
gem "lita-hipchat"
```

## Configuration

Values for all of the following attributes can be found on the "XMPP/Jabber info" page of the account settings on the HipChat website. A JID (Jabber ID) looks like "12345_123456@chat.hipchat.com".

### Required attributes

* `jid` (String) - The JID of your robot's HipChat account. Default: `nil`.
* `password` (String) - The password for your robot's HipChat account. Default: `nil`.

### Optional attributes

* `server` (String) - The HipChat Server address. Override this with the full domain of your server if using a private HipChat Server installation. Default: `"chat.hipchat.com"`
* `debug` (Boolean) - If `true`, turns on the underlying Jabber library's (xmpp4r) logger, which is fairly verbose. Default: `false`.
* **DEPRECATED** - `rooms` (Symbol, Array<String>) - An array of room JIDs that Lita should join upon connection. Can also be the symbol `:all`, which will cause Lita to discover and join all rooms. Default: `nil` (no rooms).
* `muc_domain` (String) - The XMPP Multi-User Chat domain to use. Default: `"conf.hipchat.com"`.
* `ignore_unknown_users` (Boolean) - Messages generated through HipChat's API which don't come from a real user account will be ignored by the robot. With the default setting of false, Lita will emit a warning but the message will be dispatched to any registered handlers as usual. Default: `false`.

**Note: You must set the robot's name to the value shown as "Room nickname" on the XMPP settings page.**

There's no need to set `config.robot.mention_name` manually. The adapter will load the proper mention name from the XMPP roster upon connection.

### Example

``` ruby
Lita.configure do |config|
  config.robot.name = "Lita Bot"
  config.robot.adapter = :hipchat
  config.adapters.hipchat.jid = "12345_123456@chat.hipchat.com"
  config.adapters.hipchat.password = "secret"
  config.adapters.hipchat.debug = true
  config.adapters.hipchat.rooms = :all
end
```

## Events

`:connected` - When the robot has connected to HipChat. No payload.
`:disconnected` - When the robot has disconnected from HipChat. No payload.
`:joined` - When the robot joins a room. Payload: `:room`: The String room ID that was joined.
`:parted` - When the robot parts from a room. Payload: `:room`: The String room ID that was parted from.

## Managing rooms

To make Lita join or part from rooms, use the [built-in `join` and `part` commands](http://docs.lita.io/getting-started/usage/#managing-rooms). For backwards compatibility, the `rooms` configuration attribute will be supported until lita-hipchat 4.0, but you should remove it and begin using the new command instead. If the configuration attribute is set, lita-hipchat will honor its value and join those rooms instead of the ones persisted to Redis from using the new commands.

## License

[MIT](http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

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Q: Как правильно начать использовать TCP socket react native Не получается заставить работать пакет react-native-tcp-socket. Он корректно устанавливается, в нужном мне компоненте я его импортирую и пытаюсь произвести подключение
import React from 'react';
import {StyleSheet, Text, View, StatusBar, Platform, Dimensions, Linking, AsyncStorage, Button} from
'react-native';
import TcpSocket from 'react-native-tcp-socket';

export class FirstAuth extends React.Component {
sendDataToServer() {
    const client = TcpSocket.createConnection({port: 11111 host: "myhost"}, () => {});
    client.write('Hello server!');
    client.destroy();
}

render() {
    return (
        <View style={{backgroundColor: "#3979c1", flex: 1}}>
            <Button
                title="SEND"
                onPress={() => this.sendDataToServer()}
            />
        </View>
    );
}
}

В package.json
"react-native-tcp-socket": "^4.5.1",

Вылетает с ошибкой
TypeError: null is not an object (evaluating 'p.connect')

В мануале написано что автолинкинг делать не нужно на этой версии реакта.

A: Проблема была в том, что я использовал EXPO, а в нем TCP socket не работает. Необходимо извлечь проект из экспо и использовать react native cli, может быть кому-то будет полезным.

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Tulane Law Student Among Steering Committee for National Movement to End Discrimination Against Formerly Incarcerated
From a press release from the Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted Peoples Movement:
National Movement to End Human and Civil Rights Abuses Against Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted People and Their Families Kicks Off Nov. 2 in Los Angeles, CA
Formerly incarcerated people from around the country will convene in Los Angeles on November 2 to ratify the National Platform of the Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted Peoples Movement (FICPM) and discuss an agenda for action. Participants will discuss plans to register and mobilize one million formerly incarcerated people to vote in the 2012 elections and strategies to expand the "Ban the Box" employment rights campaign that has yielded legislation in six states easing discrimination against job seekers with a conviction history.
Key organizers of the gathering include Dorsey Nunn, Executive Director of Legal Services for Prisoners With Children and the organizing project All of Us or None, based in San Francisco, CA, Susan Burton, Executive Director, A New Way of Life Reentry Project in South Central Los Angeles and Pastor Kenny Glasgow, Director of The Ordinary People's Society (aka TOPS) in Dothan, Alabama.
The new movement emerges at a time when the US has the largest incarceration rate in the world and approximately two million children under the age of 18 with at least one parent behind bars. An estimated 600,000 will be released from prison per year over the next five years. According to the latest US Bureau of Justice statistics, over four million people were on parole and over 800,000 were on probation.
"The abuse of my rights as a formerly incarcerated person is not just an individual issue. Sure, my right to vote, my right to work is important to me, but discrimination against our voting and employment rights has a huge impact on civic engagement and the economic well-being of Black and brown communities in general," said convening co-organizer, Dorsey Nunn.
"The War on Drugs is the biggest cause of disenfranchisement" said co-organizer Pastor Kenny Glasgow. In 2008 Glasgow won a groundbreaking lawsuit restoring the voting rights of the currently incarcerated and those convicted of drug crimes in Alabama. "As formerly incarcerated people we are hindered from becoming the productive people in society we actually want to be. With this work we are serving our country after serving our time. We want to create harm reduction and public safety for all."
"There are 60 million people who are struggling with the quality of their lives as the result of mass incarceration in this country. This meeting will allow us to come together as formerly incarcerated people in a way that's never been done before. It will connect us and strengthen us so that we can push forward with a common agenda and a common goal. Our goal is to end the discrimination against us," said co-organizer and Los Angeles host, Susan Burton, Executive Director of the New Way of Life Reentry Project.
According to Dorsey Nunn, the convening is open to the public but only participants who identify themselves as formerly incarcerated or convicted people will be allowed to vote to ratify the National Platform. "Where else has anyone asked us what we wanted? Everyone else has always prescribed what we needed. We're more than somebody else's client-base, more than somebody else's patient. The process to develop a national platform represents the first time we've asked ourselves, what do we want?"
The gathering will include workshops for youth and family members and trainings on how to overcome growing barriers to voter registration and "Get Out The Vote" and how to "Ban the Box" that appears on employment forms asking for felony conviction history.
The FICPM gathering is scheduled to coincide with the International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Los Angeles, November 2-5. The conference hosts, Drug Policy Alliance, will honor Dorsey Nunn, key organizer for the FICPM gathering, with the Robert C. Randall Award for Achievement in the Field of Citizen Action at an awards reception on Saturday Nov. 5 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.
Participants are attending from around the country. The Steering Committee includes:
Malik Aziz, Men United for a Better Philadelphia: Founder and Chairman of the National Exodus Council, with a presence in 24 cities across the nation. He began organizing while incarcerated in Graterford Prison, and eventually found a role in the Philadelphia mayor's office developing alternatives to incarceration and recidivism.
Susan Burton, A New Way of Life, Los Angeles: After cycling in an out of the criminal justice system for nearly fifteen years, Susan gained freedom and sobriety and founded A New Way of Life Reentry Project in 1998. Dedicating her life to helping other women break the cycle of incarceration, homelessness, addiction and despair, Susan becoming a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and reentry rights movements, and was recently nominated as a CNN hero in the category of "community crusader." She has been a Soros Justice Fellow, a Women's Policy Institute Fellow, and a former Community Fellow under the Violence Prevention Initiative of The California Wellness Foundation.
Pastor Kenny Glasgow, The Ordinary People Society, Dothan, AL: Since his release from prison, Pastor Glasgow has remained committed to ensuring that redemption is in the lives of those who have served their debts to society. He is Executive Director/Founder of TOPS, an organization providing numerous rehabilitation and prevention programs for youth and adults involved, or at risk of involvement, in the criminal justice system. A longtime leader of state and region-wide voter registration and restoration efforts, Pastor Glasgow led the successful campaign resulting in restoration of voting rights for people currently incarcerated in Alabama state prisons-- a first. In 2008, he was awarded the Lyndon B. Johnson Political Freedom Award.
Arthur League, All of Us or None/Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, San Francisco: Arthur has a 40-year history as a community activist involved in social and criminal justice work. In the 70's & 80's, during a time of political unrest, Arthur was an active member of the Black Panther Party, and served a seven- year prison term for his political beliefs and actions. Arthur is a former Director of the Concord Re-Ed Project, a non-profit organization working with adolescents in a group home setting, and serves on the board of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children. A Journeyman Plumber, he assists many young people coming out of prison to join the building trades unions and apprenticeships.
Aaliyah Muhammad, All of Us or None/LSPC, San Francisco: Aaliyah is a former prisoner and organizer who has worked with diverse groups of people inside prison and in the community. Her organizing abilities have increased the presence of formerly incarcerated people in the State Capitol, allowing her to supervise contingents of students and advocates in legislative arenas. Her efforts have resulted in creating avenues for former prisoners to take part in policy work in a variety of ways, from organizing community summits in Sacramento regarding legal expungement remedies to grassroots fundraising efforts to support the children of incarcerated people. She speaks widely on the conditions and struggles for women inside of prison.
Dorsey Nunn, All of Us or None/ LSPC, San Francisco: Dorsey is a co-founder of All of Us or None, a civil and human rights organization comprised of formerly incarcerated people, prisoners and their allies. He is also formerly incarcerated, and Executive Director for LSPC, a 30 year old San Francisco based organization dedicated to advocating for the human and civil rights of incarcerated parents, children, family members and people at risk for incarceration. Awarded nationally for his work, he was a 1996-1998 California Wellness Fellow and was recently awarded the prestigious Fannie Lou Hamer award from the African American Studies Department at the University of California, Berkeley.
Bruce Reilly, Direct Action for Rights & Equality, Providence, RI: After a decade as a Jailhouse Lawyer, Bruce hit the ground running in 2005. He served as the Volunteer Coordinator for the RI Right to Vote Campaign and drafted the final language of a state constitutional amendment that re-enfranchised felons on probation and parole. He wrote a probation reform bill that became law after four years of organizing. He is a former board member and organizer with DARE, and entered Tulane Law School in Fall of 2011. A successful writer, Bruce has produced a play of prisoners' writings and his blog on criminal justice has over 200,000 hits in 2010.
Tina Reynolds, Women On the Rise Telling HerStory, New York City: Tina is Co-Founder and Chair of Women on the Rise Telling HerStory (WORTH), an association of formerly and currently incarcerated women. Tina Reynolds has received a Master in Social Work from Hunter College and is currently an adjunct professor at York, CUNY in the Psychology Department teaching the "Impact of Incarceration on Families, Communities and Children". She has published pieces on the abolition of prisons, the impact of incarceration on women and children, formerly incarcerated women and policy change and is an editor of an anthology "Interrupted Life: Experiences of Incarcerated Women in the United States."
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Rousseau Metal Inc. has been manufacturing high-quality products for 65 years. Over the years we have become known as a leader in storage solutions. The quality, durability and reliability of our products have earned them a reputation as being among the best in the industry.
A wide variety of services available to the community right on your doorstep. Daycares, schools, CLSCs, playgrounds, grocery stores... virtually everything you could possibly need!
After spending a few years abroad, I had the opportunity to work at Rousseau and decided to move to the region. I was concerned that there might not be enough to do compared with living in a city. But it turned out that all the services I need are nearby. And as for fun, the sports activities and other pastimes available are really varied!
A glut of fine eateries await to tantalize your taste buds! Pitas, burgers, pizza, seafood, pasta... and that's just for starters!
There are many great places to eat around here. My favourite is Libellule. When I'm going out to eat with friends, we always choose this place and it's always a big hit. Good food, great atmosphere and lots of fun!
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I love this area because I can enjoy all my favourite hobbies here. I love hunting, fishing and mountain biking, and you can do all of those here. It's perfect for nature lovers!
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The arts and culture are an integral part of our region and heritage. St-Jean-Port-Joli has even been declared the cultural capital of Canada! Sculptures, museums and theatre are just some of the cultural experiences to be discovered on the Côte-du-Sud.
There are so many things to do and discover around here. I love music, so I can't miss the evening shows at Havre du Souvenir park at L'Islet quay!
From the beautiful river and region's rich heritage, to the enthusiasm of the local people, there is so much for everyone to enjoy here. You have to experience it for yourself!
One of the attractions here with the "wow" factor is the Parc régional des Appalaches. It's not far from my home and it's a gorgeous place to visit. There is so much to do for adventurous types who love to get out into the wilderness. Hiking, horseback riding, camping... basically everything you need to be at one with nature!
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Q: Android, Kotlin: What exactly is called here? I had Android Studio convert my code for an OnClickListener.
Obviously a lambda is used here. What I don't know is whether the lambda is passed to a function of the View class or to the constructor of the OnClickListener class.
I have already looked in the Android documentation for a method with the name OnClickListener in the View class but found nothing.
If the latter is the case, I don't understand how an instance of the OnClickListener class can be created even though it is an interface.
val onClickListener = View.OnClickListener { refreshListView() }

A: The class OnClickListener is an inner class of the View class:
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/View.OnClickListener
Inner classes are identified by a '.' in their classname, on byte code level they are separated with a '$' instead.
With the invocation as written in your question you create an anonymous class implementing the functional interface and implementing its onClick(View) method. You can do the same in Java with a bit more verbose syntax, but technically the same.


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Anoxómero es un antioxidante de fórmula polimérica sintético de fórmula molecular compleja que es empleado en la industria alimentaria con la denominación E 323. posee una masa molar promedio de 4500-5000 g/mol. Se emplea como antioxidante sintético en alimentos con contenido graso por encima del 5%.

Propiedades
Se trata de un polímero que al ser calentado desprende gases irritantes a los ojos. No es digerido en el tracto intestinal humano. Desde los años ochenta se ha diseñado este antioxidante para que no fuese adsorbido por el tracto intestinal y no cause, de esta forma, los problemas asociados con otros antioxidantes de la industria, como pueden ser los galatos.

Usos
Es empleado frecuentemente como un antioxidante de alimentos de contenido graso, con el objetivo de evitar la aparición de olores/sabores rancios. No posee los problemas de inestabilidad de los antioxidantes de medio lípico como el galato de propilo, octilo, etc. Por lo tanto resulta más adecuado que estos.

Referencias

Véase también
 Etoxiquina

Antioxidantes

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Fidel Jeobani Chacón Skiner (born 10 February 1980) is a Colombian former professional racing cyclist. He won the Colombian National Road Race Championships in 2007.

Major results
2002
 1st Stage 5 Clásico RCN
 1st Stage 10 Vuelta al Táchira
 1st Prologue & Stage 5 Tour du Sénégal
2003
 1st Stage 2 Vuelta a Guatemala
2005
 1st Clásica Rafael Mora Vidal
 1st Stage 1 Volta a Portugal
 3rd Overall Clásica de Fusagasugá
1st Stage 1
2006
 8th Gran Premio Área Metropolitana de Vigo
2007
 1st  Road race, National Road Championships
2009
 1st Stage 3 Clásico RCN
 1st Prologue Vuelta a Colombia
2010
 1st Clásica Rafael Mora Vidal

References

External links

1980 births
Living people
Colombian male cyclists
Place of birth missing (living people)
21st-century Colombian people


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Nancy Lenehan
Nancy Lenehan es un actriz estadounidense que tiene un papel protagónico en la serie de comedia de la CBS Worst Week, y un papel recurrente en la comedia de NBC My Name Is Earl como la madre de Earl y Randy. También co-protagonizó la serie americana de corta duración de la ABC Married to the Kellys y ha aparecido como estrella invitada en un gran número de series de televisión.
Lugar de nacimiento: Long Island, New York, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nancy Lenehan (born April 26, 1953 in Long Island, New York) is an American actress who has appeared in film and television since the 1980s. Her most recent starring role was on the short-lived sitcom Worst Week. She also co-starred as Sandy Kelly, the matriarch in the sitcom Married to the Kellys. She also had a recurring role on My Name Is Earl as Earl and Randy's mother, Kay Hickey. She has appeared in featured, recurring and guest roles in many television shows and television movies, and feature films, including Malcolm in the Middle, Everybody Loves Raymond, Judging Amy, Gilmore Girls, Caroline in the City, Dharma & Greg, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, 3rd Rock from the Sun, ER, Boy Meets World, The Nanny, Quantum Leap, Roseanne, V, The Facts of Life, Hill Street Blues and Alice. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nancy Lenehan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Jerome County and City News
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2020 Election: How Is It Going to Affect the Jerome High School Student Body?
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November 8Joe Biden Wins 2020 Presidential Election!
Kassi Weston, Opinion Writer|December 30, 2020
As we all know, 2020 hasn't been a good year. From all the fake news stories to the tons of people on the news constantly.
Out of all the news stories that we have seen there are three that have stuck out to me. The wildfires throughout the northwest part of America, BLM riots, and, of course, the pandemic. California, Idaho, a small part of Oregon, Montana, and Nevada were all affected by fires this year. Most of them were caused by dry ground, lighting storms, and other natural things. However, we know that one was caused by a gender reveal party gone wrong. 1.8 million acres were burnt away, including many homes.
BLM (Black Lives Matter) riots started the beginning of summer, and there were 19+ deaths, and 14,000+ people were arrested. Many celebrities took part in this. When looking across the map, there were many riots happening all at once in more than one state. Many businesses were destroyed, truck drivers weren't able to make deliveries, and many 1st responders weren't able to get through the crowds to do their jobs.
By now, we have all heard of the pandemic. Between the masks becoming mandatory and many loved ones being sick with the virus. Many states and countries have been taking action. In Boise, Idaho, they have now made it to where if you are not wearing a mask, you will be fined. A little over 1,000 people have died because of the virus. Hospitals are overflowing with people and unfortunately, there is a hospital that has a room specifically to send people to go die if they can't do anything else to cure them from the virus.
Over the course of 2020, many people have been on the news. I feel like the people who have been on the news the most are Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Most people have heard about the legal issues going on between the two. Johnny Depp has lost many of his jobs like his role in Fantastic Beasts and Pirates of The Caribbean. While Amber Heard has gotten to keep her job in AquaMan. Amber Heard hasn't been the most liked person in the world right now, but she claims that people are getting paid to petition against her. In fact, there is a petition with over a million signatures wanting Amber Heard fired, and Johnny Depp to get his jobs back.
Going through the news stories of 2020, there is one story that people talked about, but nothing really happened with it. That is the story of the Murder Hornets. People started talking about them sometime in the summer, and since then, no one has said anything about them.
What is Journalism?
Journalism is telling a story through the truth. Without journalism, most people wouldn't know what is happening in the world or in their neighborhoods. I love being a part of journalism, and being able to share the stories that I find with people that I know. 2020 has definitely given Journalists plenty to write about.
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Greater Noida, India: Startup Buddy and Atal Incubation Centre-BIMTECH came together to give the startups a well-deserved chance of raising capital through the event FUND MY IDEA 1.0, which was successfully conducted today. Many esteemed funds like Alacrity, Parampara, Rockstud Capital LLP and SRI Capital, with a total corpus of 220 Million USD, interacted with 13 startups during the course of the event. These startups have been picked up from all over the country, which after rigorous scrutiny were shortlisted down to final 13.


I absolutely love this theme (NewsPress lite). I spent a lot of time choosing a theme,and this is the only one that I have been completely satisfied with.
And it look better on mobile than any other theme I've seen.
1.) It always displays my most recent posts at the bottom of the page instead of at the top of the page. It displays posts (not comments) in reverse date order (older posts first).
I had thought that this was some error I made in my wordpress setup, but other themes don't do this. Other themes display newest posts at the top of the page.
2.) It changes the date in the middle of the day, like noon, instead of midnight. I've repeatedly set and checked the date/time/timezone settings in WordPress, but the theme still displays the wrong date and day.For instance, at 6:41PM pacific standard time (Los Angeles) on Sunday AUG 16, 2015 the theme was displaying Monday August 17.
I want to purchase the extended/pro version, but first I have to be sure I won't have these problems.
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The most hyped position-player prospect in baseball history, Harper has met or exceeded sky-high expectations at every stop in his short career. After establishing himself as a can't-miss phenom early in his high school career, Harper earned his general equivalency diploma and skipped his final two years at Las Vegas High so he could enroll early at JC of Southern Nevada, where he won the Golden Spikes Award as the nation's top amateur player in 2010. After being selected first overall that June and signing a $9.9 million major league contract--the largest ever given to a position player in the draft, and which included a $6.25 million bonus--Harper got his feet wet in the Arizona Fall League. He made his official pro debut as an 18-year-old in low Class A last April, and tore up the South Atlantic League in the first half. He got his first taste of adversity after skipping to Double-A Harrisburg at midseason, enduring a 1-for-25 slump, but bounced back to finish with respectable numbers. A hamstring injury cut his season two weeks short, but he recovered in time to head back to the AFL. Harper's power and arm strength both rate as 80s on the 20-80 scouting scale. He has incredible strength in his hands and generates enormous torque in his lefthanded swing, allowing him to smash massive drives to all fields. Harper has some extra movement in his swing and sometimes jumps out on his front foot too early, but when he stays down and lets the ball travel, he sees pitches well and can drive them hard to the opposite field. Double-A lefthanders limited him to a .167 average and one homer in 48 at-bats, but he hit them well at Hagerstown and shouldn't have a massive platoon split. Harper draws plenty of walks and has the ability to be an above-average or better hitter as he matures, though some scouts think he may strike out out too much to hit for a high average. He's learning to stay under control when he throws, just as when he's in the batter's box. Primarily a catcher as an amateur, Harper played all three outfield positions during his pro debut. He learned the importance of staying closed and using his legs when he throws, and he racked up seven assists in just 37 Double-A games after registering six in 68 games with Hagerstown. Currently an above-average runner, Harper plays with youthful aggression in the outfield and on the basepaths, and his reads are getting better in both facets. He has the speed and instincts to steal bases, though he's still learning when he should run. Many evaluators think Harper will lose a step and wind up in right field once he matures physically, though the Nationals believe he has a chance to stick in center field. He's a tireless worker who loves to play the game, though sometimes his cockiness rubs opponents the wrong way. Harper looks like a sure-fire superstar in the making, and he has a very real chance to develop into the best all-around player in baseball. He figures to start the 2012 season back at Harrisburg or perhaps at Triple-A Syracuse if he dazzles in spring training, and he could slug his way to Washington before season's end.
Rendon won Baseball America's Freshman of the Year award in 2009, followed by College Player of the Year honors in 2010. A strained throwing shoulder limited him to mostly DH duties and sapped his power as a junior last spring, and while he still sat atop BA's draft prospect rankings, he slid to the Nationals at No. 6. He signed a big league contract worth $7.2 million (including a $6 million bonus) at the Aug. 15 deadline, and sat out games in instructional league while continuing to build up strength in his shoulder. Though he's not physically imposing, Rendon has remarkable strength in his hands and wrists, uncanny hand-eye coordination, outstanding plate coverage and exceptional pitch recognition. He consistently drives the ball hard to all fields and projects as a well aboveaverage hitter with plus power. He has average speed despite torn ligaments in his right ankle in 2009 and a break in the same ankle in 2010, and he's smart on the basepaths. When healthy, Rendon has superb defensive instincts and actions, good range and an above-average arm. He has drawn comparisons to Evan Longoria, Ryan Zimmerman and David Wright. With Zimmerman entrenched at third base in Washington, Rendon eventually may shift to second base. His polished bat should carry him quickly through the minors.
Peacock's arm strength has made him stand out since his days as a high school shortstop. He made gradual progress as a pitcher in his first four seasons with the Nationals before breaking out in 2011. He won Double-A Eastern League pitcher of the year honors and finished the year with impressive stints in Triple-A and the majors. Peacock pitches comfortably at 91-94 mph and runs his fastball up to 97 at times. He worked hard in 2011 to keep his front shoulder closed while maintaining his balance and alignment, which led to improved fastball command and deception. He pitches heavily off his fourseamer, which has late hop. He has another swing-and-miss pitch in his sharp 12-to-6 curveball, though it still needs more consistency. He has gained significant confidence in his low-80s changeup, throwing it with good arm speed and fade, though it still gets too firm at times. Peacock is a great athlete who fields his position well, though he's not overly physical. Though he'll compete for a big league rotation spot out of spring training, some more time in Triple-A to master his delivery and secondary stuff might benefit Peacock. He could become a No. 2 starter if everything clicks.
After signing for a fourth round-record $2 million bonus in August 2010, Cole pitched just one inning at short-season Vermont. An illness caused him to lose weight before the start of spring training in 2011, and the Nationals cautiously kept him in extended spring training until mid-May. He joined low Class A Hagerstown, held his own against older competition in the South Atlantic League and got stronger as the year went on. By the end of the summer his fastball ranged from 90-98 mph and sat in the mid-90s. He has no fear of attacking hitters with his fastball, and did a better job commanding the pitch down in the zone as the season progressed. Early on, he tended to rush his delivery, but it became more compact, repeatable and rhythmic during the summer, helping him generate a good downward plane. Cole throws a spike curveball as a chase pitch and is getting better at throwing it for strikes, but Washington plans on having him work on a true curve that would be easier to keep in the zone. He's still learning to trust his changeup. Cole is still getting stronger physically and has frontline-starter upside, but needs to refine his secondary stuff. The Nationals will be patient and figure to send him to high Class A Potomac in 2012.
Goodwin put together a strong freshman year at North Carolina in 2010 but got suspended for the 2011 season after violating university policy. He transferred to Miami Dade JC, where he started slowly, thanks in part to a tweaked hamstring. He bounced back to go 34th overall in the draft, signing just before the Aug. 15 deadline for $3 million. An athletic specimen, Goodwin has the makings of five average or better tools. His best is his speed, which draws grades ranging from plus to plus-plus. He's still learning to steal bases and take charge in center field, where he can become an above-average defender. He has a solid arm and a quick release. Goodwin flashed electric bat speed and showed a patient, gap-to-gap approach in college, but he arrived at instructional league with a rotational, upper-body, metal-bat swing. The Nationals worked with him on using his lower half more and getting his quick, strong hands into better hitting position. He projects as a .275 hitter with 20 or more homers per year. Goodwin needs time to develop, but he has the tools to be an impact center fielder who hits in the top third of a big league lineup. He'll debut in low Class A.
Meyer turned down $2 million from the Red Sox as a 20th-round pick out of high school in 2008. He struggled in his first two seasons at Kentucky before coming on strong as a junior in 2011. The Nationals matched the $2 million he once declined to sign him as the 23rd overall pick. Meyer sat at 94-97 mph and broke 100 on occasion with his four-seam fastball last spring, though he topped out at 93 in instructional league. He mixes in a 91-93 mph two-seamer with above-average life when it's down in the zone. He uses a knuckle-curve grip to deliver an 82-88 mph slider that's a wipeout pitch at times. He also has improving feel for his 84-86 mph changeup. As with most tall pitchers, repeating his delivery is key for Meyer. He tends to rotate his torso too early, and he must do a better job staying over the rubber and on line to the plate. His arm slot also varies from three-quarters to low three-quarters. He has a ways to go to master his mechanics and his command, but it's encouraging that he works around the strike zone. Meyer could be an ace starter or a flamethrowing reliever in the mold of Daniel Bard. He'll likely debut in low Class A.
The 14th overall pick in the 2009 draft, Purke agreed to a $6 million bonus with the Rangers, but MLB controlled the club's finances and refused to approve the deal. He went 16-0 to lead Texas Christian to its first College World Series and earn Freshman of the Year honors in 2010. Shoulder bursitis sidelined him for a month in 2011 and dropped him to the third round as a sophomore-eligible, but the Nationals cleared him medically before signing him to a big league deal with a $2.75 million bonus and $4.15 million total guarantee. When fully healthy, Purke pounds the zone with a 91-94 mph fastball that reaches 96, and he backs it up with a plus 78-82 mph slider. He worked at 89-93 mph with his fastball in instructional league before heading to the Arizona Fall League. He also has good feel for a changeup. Purke always had a slingy, low three-quarters arm action, but he dropped his slot even further and threw across his body more in 2011, causing his stuff to flatten out. He did raise his arm angle in instructional league. He's an intense competitor who works quickly. Another potential frontline starter for the Nationals, Purke figures to move quickly if he regains his health. He could start his career in high Class A.
Solis, whose family owns an AIDS orphanage in Africa, has a good sense of perspective that served him well when he missed almost all of 2009 with a herniated disc in his back. Signed for $1 million in August 2010, he injured his quadriceps last spring and didn't begin his first full pro season until May 30. He found his groove after a midseason promotion to high Class A, where he allowed seven earned runs over his final six starts. Solis has a physical build, clean delivery and easy arm action. He pitches at 90-94 mph and tops out at 96 with his fastball, which has late tailing life. The depth, speed and shape of his spike curveball can vary, from a plus curve with true downer break at times to more of a slider at others. He has good feel for his changeup, which projects as a solid or better pitch. He throws strikes but gets in trouble when he leaves balls up in the zone. Solis will advance to Double-A in 2012 and could push for a spot in the big league rotation the following season. He profiles as a mid-rotation starter.
Norris long has been regarded as a gifted offensive player, but early in his pro career there were questions about the converted third baseman's ability to catch. He answered them by making great strides defensively in Double-A in 2011, when he also slugged 20 homers but hit just .210. Despite his low batting averages and high strikeout totals, Norris has excellent pitch recognition and the ability to command the zone when he stays back. When he struggles, he jumps to his front side too early and his bat doesn't stay in the zone. He has quick hands and a compact stroke that generates plus power from line to line, though he's at his best when he's driving the ball to right-center. Norris' throwing, receiving, footwork, blocking and game-calling have improved. He still needs to polish his receiving, but his solid-average arm helped him throw out an Eastern League-high 40 percent of basestealers. A great athlete for a catcher, he has good speed underway and isn't afraid to steal bases. Protected on the 40-man roster in November, Norris now looks likely to stick behind the plate as a big leaguer, and his offensive ability gives him a chance to be an all-star. Wilson Ramos poses an obstacle in Washington that he'll have to deal with after he spends 2012 in Triple-A.
Lombardozzi's father of the same name was a sparkplug second baseman for the 1987 World Series champion Twins, and the son is similar--with a chance to be better. He breezed through the minors and established himself as a favorite of officials throughout the system. Lombardozzi's tools don't stand out but they all play up because of his baseball acumen and professional approach. A switch-hitter, he has a balanced, line-drive stroke from both sides. An adept situational hitter and bunter, he excels at making contact and can drive the ball into the gaps. He's a slightly above-average runner who picks his spots wisely, as evidenced by his 79 percent success rate on steal attempts in 2011. Lombardozzi committed just two errors all season in the minors, a product of his focus and savvy as much as his sure hands and textbook technique. He has solid range and a fringy arm, and he has held his own filling in at shortstop and third base. He has the tools and skills to be a quality everyday second baseman, and he's versatile enough to be a high-energy utilityman. The latter could be his role in the short term, with Danny Espinosa entrenched at second base in Washington.
The Nationals knew Hood was a long-term project when they signed him away from an Alabama football scholarship for a $1.1 million bonus in 2008. That has proven correct, though he showed signs of harnessing his significant raw talent last year high Class A. Despite playing in the Carolina League (the lowest-scoring full-season circuit in 2011), he more than doubled his previous career totals for homers and steals while also dramatically improving his plate discipline. A slightly above-average runner when he signed, Hood had thickened by 2010 and saw his speed drop to below average. He got himself into considerably better shape in the offseason and his speed returned last year, when he consistently posted solid running times. He also made significant gains with his outfield routes and his throwing, and now projects as an average left fielder with a fringy yet efficient arm. Offensively, Hood excels at maintaining his balance through his swing and has toned down his tendency to chase sliders off the plate. He can drive the ball from line to line, showing very good doubles pop to the right-center gap and emerging home run power to the pull side. Washington expects him to develop into an average or slightly better hitter with solid to plus power. Hood has a chance to be a solid regular, and how he handles the jump to Double-A in 2012 will be telling.
Marrero has advanced steadily through the system, one level at a time, since signing for $1.625 million as a first-round pick in 2006. Though his numbers have never leapt off the page, he has produced at every level, and he had his best season in 2011. He hit .300 for the first time since Rookie ball and posted an .825 OPS, his highest over a full minor league season. He spent all of September as Washington's everyday first baseman, struggling to make consistent contact against big league pitching. Marrero always has tended to step in the bucket, but when he stays on line and focuses on driving the ball to the middle of the field, his barrel stays in the hitting zone longer and his pitch recognition improves. Still just 23, he profiles as an average hitter with slightly above-average power. He has plus raw power, but he's still learning to make the most use of it. Marrero made great strides defensively in Triple-A, cutting his error total to five from 18 in 2010. His footwork and ability to pick balls out of the dirt have improved significantly, and he now profiles as a fringy defender with an adequate arm. He's a well below-average runner. With first basemen Michael Morse (who shifted to left in September) and Adam LaRoche still under contract for 2012, Marrero figures to return to Syracuse to open the season. He profiles as a decent everyday first baseman or a platoon player.
Like Steve Lombardozzi, Milone lacks standout physical tools but proved himself at every level and forced his way to the big leagues by the end of 2011. He carved up the Triple-A International League to rank second with 155 strikeouts and first in walks per nine innings (1.0) and K-BB ratio (9.7). Those last two figures illustrates his greatest strength: superb control and command. Milone's below-average fastball ranges from 86-91 mph, but it plays up because of the deception in his herky-jerky delivery and his ability to spot it wherever he wants. His above-average changeup is his out pitch against lefties and righties alike thanks to his excellent arm speed, good sink and tailing action. He throws his fringy curveball at varying depths and speeds, using it for a chase pitch or an early strike. He also mixes in a solid cutter. Milone has outstanding poise and the ability to make adjustments on the fly. He fields his position well and handles the bat adeptly for a pitcher. Milone's ceiling is limited to that of a back-end big league starter, but he held his own in five big league starts and will compete for a rotation job in the spring training.
A raw athlete who lacked polish at shortstop, Taylor struggled mightily in the infield and at the plate in his 2010 debut. The Nationals moved him to center field in instructional league after the season, and he took to it immediately, flashing premium defensive ability by the end of the fall. The defensive switch also took pressure off him at the plate, and he held his own in low Class A as a 20-year-old last year. He reminds club officials of Devon White and Mike Cameron physically, using his plus speed to glide effortlessly around center field, where his excellent instincts translate to stellar range. Taylor still is fine-tuning his throwing technique but flashes above-average arm strength. Taylor is a work in progress at the plate, but his quick hands generate impressive leverage and bat speed. He had a narrow base and a long stride heading into 2011, causing his front foot to get down late and his back side to collapse. He made progress during the season at getting his foot down earlier and staying in better hitting position. He also showed the ability to shorten up and take the ball the other way with two strikes, though Washington wants him to attack pitches when he's ahead in the count. He has power to center and left field, and a chance to grow into 20-25 homer pop as he fills out his angular frame. The Nats love Taylor's upside, but he is still a long way from putting his considerable upside together. He'll advance to high Class A in 2012.
Hague hit a combined .335 with 32 homers during three standout years as Rice's starting shortstop, and he hit .371 with wood bats for Team USA's college squad in 2009. After signing for $430,200 as a 2010 third-round pick, Hague continued to rake in his pro debut, though he carried over his erratic defensive play from the spring to the summer. The Nationals sent him to their accelerated program prior to the start of spring training, and he made great progress using his lower half better, unlocking his power potential. Club officials say he had the best spring of any hitter in the system, and he got off to a 5-for-14 in high Class A before dislocating his throwing shoulder. He had surgery in June, ending his season. Hague has advanced bat-to-ball instincts, quick hands and a compact swing. By learning to slow down in the box and stay back, his pitch recognition has improved and he's able to handle offspeed pitches better. He has a chance to be a plus hitter with average power. Hague's defense at shortstop remains a work in progress. He tends to wait back for balls that he should charge, causing the game to speed up on him and his throws to get rushed. No better than a fringy runner, he lacks the range for shortstop, though his arm is strong enough for the position. He fits better as a second or third baseman, and his total package reminds one Nats official of Michael Young, though that's an ambitious comparison. Hague likely will continue his rehabilitation in extended spring training before returning to Potomac.
Power has been Moore's calling card since high school, when the Nationals drafted him in the 41st round in 2005. They took him again in the 33rd round after his freshman year at Meridian (Miss.) CC and finally signed him for $55,000 as a 16th-round pick out of Mississippi State in 2008. He and Paul Goldschmidt were the only players to reach the 30-homer plateau in the minors in each of the last two seasons. Last year, Moore topped the Eastern League in homers (31), extra-base hits (70), RBIs (90) and total bases (276), earning a spot on Washington's 40-man roster. He's country strong and has plus-plus raw power. He can hit balls out of the park from pole to pole, though he gets in trouble when he gets pull-happy, making him vulnerable against hard sliders away. When he's at his best, he'll drive those pitches to right field. He's so aggressive that he'll always have more than his share of strikeouts and never be more than a fringe-average hitter, but his premium power gives him a chance to be a valuable regular at first base. His footwork and glovework made great strides in 2011, and he as an above-average arm. With a logjam at first base between Triple-A and the majors, Washington experimented with Moore in left field. He was a pleasant surprise with his reads and routes, though he has below-average speed and range. If Chris Marrero returns as the everyday first baseman at Syracuse in 2012, Moore might see more time in the outfield there.
After flashing mid-90s velocity on the high school showcase circuit in 2009, Ray dominated with less velocity the following spring, throwing three no-hitters, including a five-inning perfect game. After falling to the 12th round of the 2010 draft, he bypassed a commitment to Arkansas in order to sign for $799,000 a day before the Aug. 16 deadline. The Nationals held him and fellow prep draftee A.J. Cole in extended spring training before joining Hagerstown's rotation in mid-May. Ray did a fine job pounding the strike zone in the first half, but his walk total spiked in July. He pitches with an 87-91 mph fastball with natural sink. Though he flashes a bit more on occasion, he projects to pitch with average fastball velocity and plus life. Ray has very good feel for his changeup, which projects as a slightly above-average pitch. He also has the makings of a solid slider, though it remains inconsistent. Ray's stride tends to vary in length, and if he can learn to repeat his mechanics consistently, his stuff should benefit. Projected as a quality back-of-the-rotation starter, he'll head to high Class A in 2012.
Though Turnbull is old for a junior college product, his arm is fresh and his upside is intriguing. Turnbull was raw when he arrived at Santa Barbara (Calif.) CC and took a redshirt in 2009. After turning down the White Sox as a 30th-round pick in 2010, he went 5-2, 2.47 last spring. The Nationals viewed him as a steal in the fourth round and signed him for $325,000. Turnbull's velocity ranges from 86-94 mph, with a comfort zone of 90-91. His long, lean frame helps him generate good downward angle, and he shortened up his arm action over the course of 2011, making his delivery easier to repeat. His slider has some depth and shows flashes of being a plus pitch, but more often it is slurvy. He mixes in an 80-84 mph splitter with decent downer action, but Washington would prefer him to focus on developing his changeup, for which he does show good feel. He'll likely make his pro debut in low Class A and he ultimately has mid-rotation upside.
The Diamondbacks found a great value in Walters, signing him for $97,500 as a ninth-round pick in 2010. He impressed scouts with his solid tools and good feel for the game during the first half of the 2011 season in the low Class A Midwest League, and Arizona traded him to the Nationals for Jason Marquis in July. The switch-hitting Walters has good barrel release and extension out front from both sides, but Washington would like him to let the ball travel more to improve his pitch recognition. Walters has some leverage in his swing and he could develop fringe-average power if he incorporates his legs in his swing more consistently. He excels at driving balls into the gaps and has a chance to be an average or slightly better hitter. Walters has below-average speed but runs the bases aggressively and instinctively. His slightly above-average arm plays at shortstop, but his range is a little lacking for the position. His hands and actions are solid, and he has the versatility to play second or third base. He profiles as a valuable utilityman with a shot to be an infield regular. Walters figures to reach Double-A at some point in 2012, perhaps out of spring training.
The son of a former minor leaguer of the same name, Kobernus has a hard-nosed style of play that may have led to the nagging injuries that limited him during his first two pro seasons. He stayed mostly healthy in 2011, putting together a solid season at high Class A Potomac. A plus-plus runner with excellent first-step quickness and advanced instincts on the basepaths, Kobernus tied for 11th in the minors with 53 stolen bases and succeeded on 87 percent of his attempts. He's still learning to refine his approach offensively, as he tends to try too hard to make something happen and chases pitches out of the zone. Washington wants him to do a better job staying under control and balanced, which also should help his pitch recognition. When he stays back, he shows a pretty line-drive swing and good bat speed. He can drive the ball from gap to gap and has occasional power to his pull side. He shows the ability to backspin balls out of the park with ease at times during batting practice, but he doesn't figure to have better than below-average power. Kobernus became a more fluid defender at second base in 2011, making progress with his pivots, actions and throws. He has a solid arm for the position and projects as at least an average defender. Kobernus has the tools to be an everyday big league second baseman, but he'll need to mature offensively and make continued progress defensively. He'll get a crack at Double-A this year.
Skole is more powerful but less athletic than his younger brother Jake, a Rangers firstround pick in 2010. Matt blasted 37 homers over his first two seasons at Georgia Tech before hitting just 10 with the new BBCOR bats as a junior last spring. Hiis approach matured over the course of his college career, and he drew 99 walks while striking out just 77 times over his last two seasons. He continued to show excellent patience at the plate, a good two-strike approach and impressive hand-eye coordination in his pro debut. Signed for $161,100 as a fifth-round pick, he led the short-season New York-Penn League with 23 doubles and 48 RBIs. Skole should hit for solid power as he learns to use his lower half better in his swing. Most of his home run power is to the pull side, but he also can drive the ball the other way. He batted just .203/.298/.284 against lefthanders at Vermont, so the Nationals had him adopt a two-strike approach throughout at-bats against lefties in instructional league, and he handled them better. Skole has nice hands and a solid-to-plus arm at third base, but he needs to tone his lower half and improve his agility to stick at the hot corner. He could hit enough to be a fringy regular at first base, but his value will be highest at third base. Given his advanced feel for the strike zone, Skole figures to reach high Class A in 2012, perhaps out of camp.
Perez followed up his strong second half in low Class A in 2010 by batting .345 with 21 steals last winter in the Dominican League. His hitting was inconsistent in high Class A last season, but he still posted a solid batting average thanks to top-of-the-line speed, which allowed him to rack up infield hits and bunt singles. Because Perez frequently looks to bunt early in counts, he often falls behind if he fails to get the bunt down. He's an aggressive hitter who needs to learn to be more patient. For two years, the Nationals harped on the need for Perez to reduce his high leg kick and if he can learn to consistently shorten up his stroke, he has a chance to be an average-or-better hitter because he does have good hand-eye coordination and contact ability. He has well below-average power but is strong enough to drive a few balls into the gaps. He's still refining his leads and jumps on the basepaths. Defensively, Perez has above-average range and continues to work on his reads and routes in center field. He has solid arm strength and good accuracy. Perez will advance to Double-A this year after getting added to Washington's 40-man roster in November.
After helping Xavier reach its first NCAA regional--where he struck out nine in a win against Sam Houston State--Rosenbaum signed for a bargain bonus of $20,000. Since then, he has dominated at every stop in his pro career, even carving up Double-A hitters after an August promotion last year. The Nationals thought Rosenbaum improved the quality of his strikes and elevated his commitment to refining his secondary stuff in the second half of the season. His fastball command, in particular, made strides in 2011. Rosenbaum pounds the zone with an 88-90 mph fastball that tops out at 91. It plays up because of the deception in his delivery and the natural cut on his heater, which helps him pitch inside against righties effectively. His solid downer curveball always has been his No. 2 pitch, at the expense of his changeup development. However, his changeup has improved and become close to an average offering. If Rosenbaum returns to Double-A to start the season, he doesn't figure to be there long. He could reach his ceiling as a No. 5 starter or quality swingman by 2013.
Then-assistant GM Mike Rizzo and former scouting director Dana Brown signed Leon and second baseman Adrian Sanchez on the same trip to Venezuela in 2007. Since then, Leon has established a reputation as one of the finest defensive catchers in the system, but scouts always have wondered if he'd hit enough to be a big leaguer. Leon has gradually improved his offensive game to the point that he now holds his own from both sides of the plate. He'll never be better than a below-average hitter with below-average power, but he has learned to put together competitive at-bats and has a knack for providing the occasional clutch hit. Leon's defense alone is good enough to get him to the big leagues, probably as a backup but perhaps as a glove-first regular. Nationals assistant GM Bob Boone--who won seven Gold Gloves behind the plate--calls Leon a "magnificent catcher" with great footwork, outstanding receiving and blocking skills and a solid-average to plus arm with very good accuracy. He led the Carolina League by throwing out 53 percent of basestealers in 2011. He's an extremely slow runner who clogs up the bases. He will move to Double-A in 2012, and with a host of quality catchers ahead of him in the upper levels of the system, Washington can afford to wait for his bat to develop.
Martinson arrived at Texas State on a football scholarship, but he tore his hamstring on his first catch as a wide receiver and decided to focus on baseball. Because of his two-sport background, he remains raw on the baseball field. However, his power came alive in the second half of his first full season in 2011, when he slugged 14 of his 19 homers at Hagerstown. Martinson excels at driving fastballs to right-center field and pulling offspeed pitches to left. The Nationals want him to become more aggressive in hitter's counts. He tends to get to his front side too quickly, then dropping his hands and casting his barrel, leading to high strikeout totals. He worked hard to stay balanced and shorten his swing in instructional league, but he has a long way to go before he starts hitting for average. His plus raw power potential is exciting, though he's still learning to harness it. While Martinson's athleticism, solid range and arm strength play at shortstop, he stills needs a lot of polish defensively. Many of his 33 errors last year came after he misread balls, then made off-balance, inaccurate throws. He's a slightly above-average runner with a decent feel for stealing bases. The Nationals compare him to another former football player, Mark DeRosa, but Martinson has a long way to go to put everything together. He'll move on to high Class A this year.
Drafted as a raw thrower with intriguing arm strength and physicality but limited feel for pitching, Kimball gradually turned himself into one of the organization's top prospects heading into last year. After spending his first three pro seasons as a starter so he could get more innings, he found a home in the bullpen, dominating at four different levels in 2010 and 2011. After starting last season with 12 consecutive scoreless Triple-A outings, he earned his first promotion to the big leagues, where he continued to overpower hitters for 12 more innings before a shoulder injury ended his season. He had the same rotator-cuff surgery during the all-star break that Pedro Martinez had at age 39, performed by the same doctor. Before he got hurt, Kimball attacked hitters with a heavy 93-97 mph fastball, a swing-and-miss splitter in the mid-80s and a power curveball in the low 80s. He can throw the curve for strikes or bury it as a chase pitch. His shoulder injury casts doubt about his future.The Nationals hope he can make a full recovery by the 2012 all-star break. They took him off their 40- man roster in November and lost him on waivers to the Blue Jays, then reclaimed him two days later.
Freitas had an eye-opening debut after signing for $50,000 as a 15th-round pick in 2010, hitting in 22 straight games at Vermont and putting himself squarely on the organization's prospect map. He kept it going during his first full pro season, leading the South Atlantic League with 82 walks, ranking second with a .409 on-base percentage and providing 13 homers. Freitas arrived in the system with a metal-bat swing and relied mostly on his upper body to generate power, but the Nationals have worked with him on transferring his weight more effectively. His swing has gotten shorter and his power has increased. His patient approach gives him a chance to be an average hitter with average home run power to the pull side and good doubles pop to the gaps. Defensively, Freitas has decent mobility for his size and is a field general who calls a good game. He has solid hands and improving receiving skills. Freitas threw out just 25 percent of basestealers last year and needs to refine his throwing mechanics, as he has a tendency to rush and get on his front side too quickly, causing him to open up and lose leverage. He has average arm strength, so it's just a matter of syncing up his transfer and release. Like most catchers, he's a below-average runner. Freitas will advance to high Class A this year and has a chance to be an offense-oriented part-time catcher in the big leagues.
Sanchez and catcher Sandy Leon have turned themselves into prospects since both were signed by then-assistant GM Mike Rizzo and former scouting director Dana Brown on the same trip to Venezuela in 2007. After a strong 25-game stint in low Class A at the end of 2010, most club officials expected him to tear up the South Atlantic League in 2011. Instead, he got off to a slow start and didn't really find his groove until July. Sanchez stands out most for his quick hands and natural feel for making good contact. He tends to be a front-foot hitter, but his hands can whip the barrel through the zone and make up for it. When he stays back in good hitting position with his legs, he can drive the ball to the gaps. He has just enough pull power that he sometimes gets himself in trouble trying to hit homers, but he's starting to understand that he should gear his game toward line drives. Sanchez still chases pitches out of the zone too often, but his feel for his barrel gives him a chance to be a plus hitter with below-average power. A quick-twitch athlete, Sanchez has soft hands and the ability to make occasional highlight-reel plays at second base. He played all around the infield earlier in his career, and his footwork is starting to improve as he gets used to second base, where his arm plays average. He has fringy speed but is aggressive on the basepaths. Sanchez has the tools to be an everyday big league second baseman if it all comes together. He'll advance to high Class A in 2012.
After a promising freshman year at Blinn (Texas) JC in 2008, Demny impressed the Nationals by running his fastball up to 96 mph in a predraft workout, and they signed him for $110,000 as a sixth-round pick. He spent two full seasons in low Class A, where his emotions often vacillated with the ebb and flow of the game and the quality of his stuff varied with his mechanics. He built confidence in high Class A last year and also did a better job maintaining his line to the plate and repeating his arm slot, which tended to drop in years past. Early in 2011, Demny worked mostly at 88-92 mph with his fastball, but the improvements in his delivery helped him sit at 92-94 down the stretch, topping out at 96 at times. Demny's No. 2 pitch is a slider that showed better depth and velocity as the year progressed, coming in at 83-84 mph by season's end. The arm speed and fading action on his changeup continued to get better last year. He still needs to improve his control and command. Demny has the makings of three solid or better pitches and a strong, durable build, giving him a chance to be an innings eater if he continues to blossom, though a future as a reliever seems more likely. Double-A will provide a major test in 2012.
Keyes mashed 15 homers as a junior at Texas, where cavernous UFCU Disch-Falk Field isn't conducive to power, After signing for $125,000 as a seventh-round pick, he arrived at Vermont overweight, with a long swing and a big leg kick that the Nationals didn't like, and he struggled mightily. He got himself into better shape during the offseason, and he stayed in extended spring training at the start of 2011. His hard work paid dividends at low Class A, where he started to make use of his above-average power potential. Keyes gets in trouble when he gets pull-happy, though when he's locked in he can backspin balls out of the park to right-center. His approach and contact ability are improving, but he still projects as a below-average hitter. Keyes is a below-average runner who lacked the actions to play first base in college. He played right field last year due to Hagerstown's spacious left field, though he profiles as a left fielder with below-average range and fringy arm strength. Keyes' power bat will have to carry him through the minors, continuing with an assignment to high Class A in 2012.


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