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DENVER -- The Rockies are retraining veteran left-handed pitcher Jeff Francis, currently at Triple-A Colorado Springs, to be a reliever, Rockies senior vice president of Major League operations Bill Geivett said Friday.
Geivett said through the Rockies' media relations department that Francis was bound for the bullpen on the same day that right-hander Aaron Cook, who several years ago teamed with Francis at the top of the rotation, left the Colorado Springs club. The Sky Sox tweeted an announcement late Friday afternoon that Cook had decided to sit out the remainder of the season. Cook was placed on the Sky Sox's temporary inactive list.
Francis, 32, the Rockies' No. 1 starter several years back, was 2-5 with a 6.58 ERA in 11 starts before being sent down to Triple-A Colorado Springs on June 20. At Colorado Springs, he is 2-2 with a 4.60 ERA in six starts.
The decision regarding Francis was first reported in a tweet by the Denver Post.
The move gives Francis a chance to shore up the Rockies' middle relief situation. With pitchers not going much over 100 pitches, the club needs solid relievers to protect leads or keep games tight for a solid late bullpen featuring right-hander Matt Belisle, left-hander Rex Brothers and right-handed closer Rafael Betancourt.
Righties Edgmer Escalona and Adam Ottavino and lefty Josh Outman have handled the role with varying degrees of success this year. Righty Wilton Lopez was expected to help in late innings but has struggled this year, and he is pitching in the middle innings but usually in low-leverage situations.
The move of Francis and the departure of Cook mean if the Rockies look to Colorado Springs for immediate rotation help, the possibilities are two recently acquired hurlers.
Righty Collin McHugh is a combined 4-3 with a 2.79 ERA with Triple-A Las Vegas and previously the Mets and Colorado Springs. Righty Armando Galarraga was 6-6 with a 2.98 ERA in 16 starts at Triple-A Louisville before the Rockies acquired him in a trade with the Reds on Monday. Galarraga will make his Colorado Springs debut Sunday.
Also, righty Chad Bettis, a second-round Draft pick in 2010 out of Texas Tech, has performed well in two of his three starts at Double-A Tulsa since returning from an oblique injury he sustained in early May.
Injuries have eliminated two other prospects who saw time with the Rockies last season from consideration this year.
Left-hander Christian Friedrich, who had some positive outings last year as a rookie (5-8, 6.17 ERA in 16 starts), has gone home to the Chicago area to rest after rehab exercises failed to work for a back injury. Friedrich, on Colorado Springs' disabled list, sustained a stress fracture in his lower back last season and experienced a relapse in Spring Training. The Rockies hope total rest, even if it costs Friedrich the season, will pull him past the problem.
Left-hander Edwar Cabrera, who went 0-2 with an 11.12 ERA last season but has not thrown a pitch this year outside of extended spring training, recently had surgery to clean out his left labrum.


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UPDATE: charlieINTEL has been able to confirm with our local GameStop that they have received these promotional images from Activison and that on May 2nd, "preorders will begin for this new game".
It's looking more and more like the leaked poster for "Black Ops 2" is real. A clearer image appeared from a GameStop employee along with a second image (above) of a marketing stand for in-store use which shows the "05-02-12" date again along with 15 boxes for "Multi". It's still anybody's guess as to what those squares mean. We think Multi might have something to so with "multi-platform".
The biggest news to come out of this is the reference to "Call of Duty: ECLIPSE" in the GameStop marketing material. The words "Activision Project" were also noted.. It's still unclear if ECLIPSE is the sequel to Black Ops or a brand new title, however the "return for debriefing" still implies it's a sequel for Treyarch.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
How Nuketown has changed over the years
We take a look at Nuketown throughout the years.
Call of Duty revealed that classic map Nuketown will be coming to Black Ops Cold War on November 24.
Nuketown has been in every iteration of the Black Ops franchise and Cold War will be no different. It will feature a brand new version of Nuketown called Nuketown '84. We're taking a look at how the classic map has evolved throughout the years.
Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
Where it started. This small map started as a project by level designer Adam Hoggatt. It wasn't intended to be in the full game but after playtests, it quickly became a favorite among the developers.
Inspired by the 2008 movie Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, the map is designed to be a nuclear testing facility modeled after 1950s suburban America.
Nuketown is a small map, capitalizing on the popularity of Shipment in CoD 4: Modern Warfare (2007) and Rust in Modern Warfare 2 (2009). With its yellow school bus in the center and picket-fenced gardens, it instantly became one of CoD's most memorable maps.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)
Nuketown 2025
Nuketown returned in the next installment of the Black Ops franchise. With the exact same layout, this updated version brought Nuketown to the 21st century.
Nuketown 2025 came as a pre-order bonus with Black Ops 2 but could also be purchased as DLC. This version of Nuketown swapped the classic 1950s look for a blend of retro 60s with Black Ops 2's futuristic aesthetic.
This updated version fixed the spawn issues from the original Nuketown, leading to many believing this to be the best iteration.
Nuketown Zombies
Nuketown was also included in Black Ops 2's Zombies mode. It was basically the original Nuketown map designed for Zombies.
This version of Nuketown is the aftermath of the nuclear bomb that goes off at the end of every Nuketown round.
In this version, the map has been damaged by the Nuclear Bomb and smoke and ash blotting out the sun. Zombies spawn in all the usual ways but the Pack-A-Punch and Perk-A-Cola machines spawn after killing certain numbers of zombies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified (2012)
This is a version of Nuketown most will be unfamiliar with. Activision released a stripped-back version of Black Ops for the PS Vita called Black Ops Declassified. The single-player took place between the original Black Ops and Black Ops 2 and also included multiplayer.
A smaller version of Nuketown which only featured the yellow house and the truck on the street was included. This map was extremely small with players often spawning right next to each other.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (2015)
Black Ops 3 recreated Nuketown in a science-fiction style. With bright colors, futuristic cars, and digital confetti rising from the buses, this was a very different looking Nuketown. The layout of the map stayed much the same, however.
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This map wasn't available for the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 as this game released during the transition between console generation.
Apart from the aesthetic changes, this version also had high walls to take advantage of 'wall-running' which was part of Call of Duty's movement system at the time.
There were also Easter Eggs included in Nuk3town such as shooting mannequins in a certain sequence which would start a zombie-esque outbreak.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018)
Nuketown 2018
Nuketown 2018 received a mixed reception. This version took on a Soviet aesthetic, being set in the winter with a muted color palette. Although less of a change compared to Nuk3town, players were underwhelmed by the map's design.
The specialist abilities such as the Grapple Gun drastically altered the flow of the map. Players felt that Nuketown 2018 played too differently to the original.
An addition some liked was the RC-XD tunnel system, in which the remote car could be driven beneath the map past missile silos, and come out the other side.
Nuketown Island (Blackout)
Black Ops 4's battle royale mode Blackout featured many classic Black Ops maps. Nuketown was included in a location of the map called Nuketown Island.
Nuketown Island includes the whole town that Nuketown is part of, taking heavy inspiration from the classic Nuketown map as well as Nuketown Zombies. The area is heavily damaged similar to how it is in Nuketown Zombies and contains the original cul-de-sac from Nuketown.
Brand new to Nuketown, the area has a nuclear bunker and tunnel system underneath that players can access.
Call of Duty Mobile (2019)
Call of Duty Mobile contains classic maps from both the Black Ops and Modern Warfare franchises and Nuketown is no exception.
This brought it back to the very original Nuketown map we had in Call of Duty Black Ops. Although played on mobile devices, the map plays much the same as it did in the very first Black Ops.
With Nuketown returning in Black Ops Cold War, expect it to have a 1980s theme.
All Call of Duty titles on sale for Steam Winter and Xbox Countdown sales
The holidays are here! Steam and Xbox have launched their Winter and Countdown sales respectively. From the original Call of Duty up to Black Ops 4, plenty of Call of Duty titles are on sale on both platforms.
Steam (PC)
Steam's Winter Sale began December 20th, 2018 and ends January 3rd, 2019 at 10AM PT. All prices are in US Dollar.
It's important to note that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, is available exclusively on Battle.net for PC and thus is not included.
- Call of Duty – $9.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: United Offensive – $9.79 (-51%)
- Call of Duty 2 – $9.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare – $9.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: World at War – $9.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – $9.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops – $19.59 (-51%)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – $19.59 (-51%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II – $29.39 (-51%)
- Call of Duty: Ghosts – $19.79 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Ghosts Digital Hardened Edition – $33.99 (-66%)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Gold Edition – $19.79 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III – $44.99 (-25%)
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – $19.79 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered – $29.99 (-25%)
- Call of Duty: WWII – $35.99 (-40%)
Xbox One / Xbox 360
Xbox's Countdown Sale began December 20th, 2018 and ends January 3rd, 2019. All prices are in US Dollar. Xbox Live Gold members also receive up to an additional 10% off.
- Call of Duty: Ghosts – $24.00 (-60%) / $19.79 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Ghosts Digital Hardened Edition – $40.00 (-60%) / $32.99 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Digital Pro Edition – $40.00 (-60%) / $32.99 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Gold Edition – $24.00 (-60%) / $19.79 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition – $35.99 (-40%) / $29.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Deluxe – $59.99 (-40%) / $49.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Digital Deluxe Edition – $59.99 (-40%) / $49.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Digital Legacy Edition – $47.99 (-40%) / $39.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Launch Edition – $24.00 (-60%) / $19.79 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered – $23.99 (-40%) / $19.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: WWII Digital Deluxe – $59.99 (-40%) / $49.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: WWII Gold Edition – $35.99 (-40%) / $29.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Black Ops Pass – $47.49 (-5%) / $42.49 (-15%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Digital Deluxe Enhanced – $123.49 (-5%) / $110.49 (-15%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Digital Deluxe – $94.99 (-5%) / $84.99 (-15%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – $44.99 (-25%) / $38.99 (-35%)
All of the following Xbox 360 titles are Backwards Compatible on Xbox One.
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare – $16.99 (-15%) / $14.99 (-25%)
- Call of Duty: World at War – $11.99 (-40%) / $9.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – $16.99 (-15%) / $14.99 (-25%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops – $17.99 (-40%) / $14.99 (-50%)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – $14.99 (-15%) / $17.99 (-25%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II – $21.49 (-57%) / $16.49 (-67%)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III Bundle (incl. Black Ops) – $21.49 (-57%) / $16.49 (-67%)
Do you plan to pick up any of the titles while they're on-sale?
Top five weapons that should be brought back for Black Ops 4 multiplayer
These fan favorite guns from Treyarch's past Call of Duty's would feel right at home in Black Ops 4's multiplayer.
With every iteration of Call of Duty, we have become accustomed to leaving old guns behind and learning how to use new ones. While that's great for keeping the games feeling fresh, here are some guns that players would still love to use.
Black Ops 4 has its own set of unique Light Machine Guns, but nothing quite as bombastic as the Stoner63. Hailing from Black Op 1, this gun does what most LMG's don't.
Blends high rate of fire with tons of ammo, while still retaining low recoil. The Stoner63 is the missing LMG/AR hybrid gun that Black Ops 4 is sorely missing.
The HAMR is a standout LMG due to its unique characteristics. For the first seven rounds, this gun has the fastest firing rate of any LMG in Black Ops 2. Shooting the HAMR in short bursts make this gun ideal for mid-range encounters.
Historically, the LMG class has always had the fewest guns in Call of Duty multiplayer, so adding the Stoner63 and HAMR would greatly beef up this category.
While Black Ops 4 has chosen to relegate shotguns to secondaries, I'd love to see them bring back this weapon category to its former glory. Adding the R870 MCS, also known as the Remington, would be a great step in that direction.
Zipping around smaller maps with this gun in Black Ops 2 felt so good. One shot kills were possible even at mid-range, and the reload time wasn't half bad for a pump-action gun.
Beef up the SG12, MOG 12, and add the R870 back would give Black Ops 4 shotguns some much-needed love.
MP40 & Galil
These guns are in a weird state. Both have been brought back several times, have had their names changed, then changed again, and are actually present in Blackout, yet are missing from Multiplayer. They most likely will be brought over sometime in the future, but having them currently in one portion of the game just makes me miss their omission in MP even more.
Whether they choose to call it the HG40, like in Black Ops 3, or the Grav, as seen in Blackout, any incarnation of these guns would be a treat.
Ballistic Knife
Ever since making its debut in the first Black Ops multiplayer trailer way back in 2010, this weapon has caught the attention of every Call of Duty player. A knife that shoots knives. Pretty cool, eh?
When it comes to distinct secondary weapons, Black Ops 4 is lacking. No crossbow, no shield, no weird disc shooters, just shotguns, pistols, and launchers. Bringing back the Ballistic Knife would help keep Black Ops tied to its wacky roots. Playing Gun Game just doesn't feel right without it.
These are just the guns I would like to see added to Black Ops 4 multiplayer. What other guns, whether from zombies, Modern Warfare, or even other franchises, would you like to see online? Let us know in the comments down below!
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Q: How to Green my Driveway
Answered by Rick Goyette
September 9, 2010
There are several factors to consider when defining a green driveway. Most often the factors depend heavily on the location, use and exposure of the site.
Here are some tenets which may individually or together define a driveway as green.
- Permeability
- Heat Island Effect
- Materials
The downside to impermeable surfaces such as concrete or asphalt is that they direct storm water to another location (such as the street) which essentially forces the municipal storm drain system to incorporate water that could have been absorbed on your property.
A lengthy discussion of why this is not optimal is beyond the scope of this response. Suffice to say that minimizing your impact on the surrounding municipal stormwater infrastructure will abate the opportunity for flooding, erosion, and transport of chemicals to undesirable locations where the stormwater is released. Therefore one aspect of a green driveway is permeability — more permeability is greener.
A permeable driveway can be created in many ways: pavers, permeable concrete, crushed stone and crushed seashells are the most popular.
Given the fact that you will have to plow, snow-blow, or shovel during the winter months in NJ, crushed stone and seashells probably won't make the cut, but you still have many porous pavement options.
Heat Island Effect
Most people are aware that the temperature during the summer months is higher in city developments than in the rural countryside. While the buildings in the city certainly are a large contributor to this, the paved areas and streets surrounding those structures contribute in large part to the temperature difference.
- Paved areas absorb heat and radiate it to surrounding areas while the more predominant trees, grass and natural ground coverings in rural areas provide shade and do not absorb heat in the same way.
- To combat the heat island effect, a green driveway would certainly take into account the overhead vegetative or structural shading and driveway color.
If you've spent any amount of time in a blacktop parking lot during the summer, it is obvious that the radiant heat has an impact on temperature and comfort. White concrete or lighter shades of gray have a significant impact on how much heat is absorbed and consequently radiated back into the air.
Consider lighter shades of paving materials and planting trees to help define your green driveway to control the heat island effect.
After consideration of the principles above, it is prudent to discuss some of the materials, their positions in the "green pecking order" and other options given the region and climate of NJ.
Asphalt. While I prefer to avoid a discussion of the definitions of asphalt, tar, or blacktop (that seem to be used interchangeably); I generally place any black paving surface at the bottom of the green pecking order. Aside from the fact that it does not support and in fact violates the green tenets listed above, can something that smells that bad really be green? Levity aside, this material is generally made using byproducts of the petroleum and/or coal industry. Someone could perhaps provide evidence as to why it is a greener option given the re-use of a waste material. However, I still wouldn't recommend it as a green driveway option.
Concrete. Despite my argument above, if you are considering a concrete driveway there is a coal byproduct that deepens the shade of green for a driveway install. Flyash is created by burning coal and can be used to strengthen concrete and decrease the carbon footprint of your project. Although the use of flyash will darken the color of your concrete, it could be offset by color additives.
Pavers. I love the look and feel of a paver driveway when coupled with older architecture. Pavers provide permeability between joints as long as they are not sealed with polymeric sand or another water-sealing product. Consider allowing grass, moss or other groundcover to grow in the joints to prevent erosion and increase permeability. There is a maintenance burden not typically associated with a typical driveway. However, a light-colored paver driveway with vegetative joints and partial overhead shade would be considered a green driveway without question.
Permeable or pervious concrete. Permeable concrete is installed with voids that allow water a clear path to ground absorption. After seeing a demonstration of the product in which a glass of water traveled through 12 inches of concrete, I was sold. What a great decision — after using it, I was just as delighted.
Permeable concrete
Permeable concrete is my recommendation for your project. Pervious concrete has a random surface look I associate with the nooks and crannies of a famous English muffin.
- The voids throughout the concrete provide the opportunity for water to make its way into the ground and provide the same rigidity as normal concrete surfaces.
- The product is available in light gray, which ensures that you are also considering the heat island effect.
My first reaction to this product (before using it) focused on its durability and the ability to remove snow without damaging the surface.
If you have similar durability concerns, have a look at this white paper that explains how the rigid nature of pervious concrete makes it less susceptible to damage from snow removal. It will also answer any questions you might have regarding maintenance.
Typically, permeable concrete is difficult to find because it requires certification of the installers.
Good luck on your project!
For more information:
Read Randy Potter's Q&A "I need to pave my driveway — what material would you suggest?"
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Ime: Kaley Christine Cuoco
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Rođendan: November 30,1985
Has a younger sister named Briana. Shares a birthday with the following celebrities: Ben Stiller, "24" (2001) star Elisha Cuthbert, singer Clay Aiken, 80s punk rocker Billy Idol and Dick Clark. Last name, Cuoco, translates to "cook" in Italian. She loves to bowl. She did 6 Barbie ads when she was younger. She won the Teen Choice Award for Breakthrough Actress of 2003. Her parents names are Gary Carmine Cuoco and Layne Ann Wingate. Was home schooled on the set and earned her High School Diploma at the age of 16.


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Ein zeitloses Basic-Stück: das vegane, fair und nachhaltig hergestellte Kleid von ALCHEMIST FASHION. Durch die cleane Aufmachung ist dieses Modell ein echter Allrounder. Dank dem geraden Schnitt wirkt die Silhouette lässig, während der leicht fließende Stoff ein angenehmes Tragegefühl verspricht. Cool, stylish, funktional!
- gerader Schnitt
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ALCHEMIST FASHION makes high-end fashion. Beautiful clothes skillfully tailored and well-made from materials of sustainable sources.
Fashion is about more than looking beautiful on the outside. Alchemist makes clothing with a focus on people and the environment. As much as possible, we work with sustainably produced materials. So they feel good in more ways than one.
It goes without saying that we don't use AZO dyes in the production of our clothes. Nor do we work with phthalates (plasticisers), perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) or nonylphenol ethoxylates.
In 2016, Alchemist signed the SER (Dutch Social Economic Council)'s International Covenant on Sustainable Clothing and Textiles. This is a robust covenant containing legally binding agreements between companies, government, trade unions and other stakeholders. We have high hopes about the ability of its hard-hitting pledges to improve the fashion industry, and the SER's annual audit is certainly very thorough. Read all about the five-year plan of the covenant.
Finger on the pulse. Prior to 2016, we had set ourselves the goal that 90% of our production be by producers who have a certificate for social-ethical business practices. Since then, all the factories with whom we work have one or more such certificates, and undergo annual audit by various NGOs, such as BSCI, FWF, SA8000, GOTS and Smeta.
As a signatory to the Covenant, every year Alchemist undergoes a thorough mandatory audit by the SER. This means we allow two independent parties to look over our shoulder and make sure we do what we say we do. We believe this makes our sustainability claims credible. The analyses that come out of these audits also help us identify where we can further improve our sustainability performance.
We visit our producers at least once a year, but usually more frequently, to monitor the conditions on site. Since 2015, we have engaged a part-time employee to help us achieve our stated goals and to help Alchemist further improve its sustainability performance. In the first quarter of 2016, together with another FWF member, we commissioned an audit on the minimum wage policy of one of our most important suppliers in Portugal.
In our annual reports, you can see exactly what percentage of our collection is made from which sustainable materials. Alchemist produces two painstakingly assembled collections every year. Making sure our designs can easily be combined with those from previous collections. Our quality standards are high, because what is well-made lasts a long time. And that, too, is all part of being sustainable.
A few years back, we set ourselves the goal of reducing our CO2 emissions. To achieve this, we wanted as much as possible to bring our production back to Europe. This we have done. We now produce some 80% in Portugal, 5% in Macedonia and another 15% in Delhi, India.
Using these locations means our transportation routes have become much shorter and we now use air freight only from Delhi. Moreover, we combine freight shipments of various different suppliers abroad, so together we can fill just one truck and avoid multiple smaller shipments. We work together with production studios, laundries and dye works that are located close to each other in order to reduce local transportation.
Our Austrian fabric supplier, Lenzing, who make our Tencel, Modal and Lyocell, generate 80% of their own energy locally and sustainably.
Our commitment to sustainability extends right into the store itself: we ship our clothes in biodegradable packaging, so we can minimize the environmental impact right through to the end of the chain. We supply shops who sell our clothes with our own organic cotton carry bags to give their customers.
In our showrooms and our offices, we use LED lighting.
We are stringent about the number of magazines and showcards we produce. If we do choose to use paper, it's always paper carrying an FSC label (sustainably sourced paper).
Once you've got your garments home, you can prolong their life through proper care. Don't wash them too often, or at too high a temperature. Check the labels carefully, as fibres such as wool, silk and linen sometimes require different treatment.
Are there clothes you don't wear hanging idle in your closet? Rather than just throw them away, give garments like this a new life via a second-hand fashion shop. Damaged clothes are also still very usable, as the textile can be recycled. For example, we make new clothes out of recycled denim, wool and linen.
Tencel ®
Tencel ® is a highly durable man-made fibre. It is made from eucalyptus wood from responsibly managed forests. The production process is environmentally friendly, as the solvent and water needed are used and reused in a closed cycle. Put simply, it starts out as wood, becomes pulp, then fibres, yarn and finally the lovely fabric, Tencel ®.
The other good news is that the fabric is silky smooth to the touch, absorbs moisture better than cotton and feels cooler than linen. Ideal for those of us who appreciate comfort. In our collection 15,3% is made of Tencel.
Natural fibres
We use mainly natural materials, like wool, leather, cotton, linen. in our collection 9,1% is made of a linen/cotton mix, which keeps you cool in summer and warm on chilly days.
Recycled materials
The reuse of clothes is, of course, sustainable, as we then don't need to use additional raw materials or water. Which also makes it energy efficient and less damaging to the environment.
We work with recycled linen, a fabric that feels cool in the summer but keeps you warm in cold weather. Recycled denim produces beautiful yarn in gorgeous colours that are a joy to work with. For our winter collections, Alchemist also works with recycled wool, which we mix with a bit of polyamide to make the wool more durable and better able to withstand moisture. In our collection 3,7% is made of recycled denim and 6,1% is made of recycled linen, making a total of 9,8% of recycled yarns.
Organic cotton
Our organic cotton clothes are made using GOTS-certified cotton. The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is the world's leading standard for the production process for organic textiles. They guarantee the entire production process for responsibly grown cotton, including the environmental and social aspects of cultivation. This means no hazardous chemicals are used, the farmer is free to choose which crops they grow, and to grow their own food. Organic cotton uses less water and energy because it gets more time to grow. The land also gets more time to recover after harvesting, so the soil doesn't slowly become infertile. GOTS sets strict conditions for factories where hand-picked cotton is processed: good employment conditions and a good working environment.
36.5% of our collection is made from organic cotton*, and we are striving towards only using organic cotton. Happily, new techniques are bringing with them a growing and increasingly varied assortment in organic cotton, as well as in composite fabrics that contain organic cotton.
The controls may be strict, but that means you know things are in order. Cotton may only have the GOTS label if it contains 95% certified organic cotton.
Animal-friendly wool
We prefer using merino wool because the wool is extremely fine, very strong and doesn't itch. Moreover, merino wool is non-mulesing wool. Merino sheep have deep creases in their skin where flies can easily lay eggs. The larvae penetrate the skin of the sheep causing myiasis, an infectious disease that's very painful for the sheep and can even prove deadly. To avoid this suffering, many sheep farmers cut away skin from around the sheep's buttocks. This so-called 'mulesing' process is also very painful for the sheep, and generally done without anaesthetic to reduce costs by shearers lacking the necessary surgical skills.
Fortunately, we don't have to choose between two evils, as there is also non-mulesing wool. This is wool involving no mulesing and where the sheep owners have made every effort to prevent infection. For example, through alternative feed, medication and thorough skin inspections. Many of these wools come from sheep bred to have less deep creases (and produce less wool), so that flies have less opportunity to lay their eggs. This site provides more information on mulesing and describes in detail the alternatives.
Just like Tencel®, Modal® is a natural fibre, in this case made from Austrian beech wood. Here, too, the production process is extremely environmentally friendly. The fibre is exceptionally smooth and requires very little energy during later steps, such as colouring and spinning.
Modal® falls very lightly and feels soft as silk. It is ideal for combining with other fabrics.


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sticky date and caramel self-saucing pudding
- 1½ cups (210g) chopped pitted fresh dates
- 1 cup (250ml) boiling water
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (130g) brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour, sifted
- 50g unsalted butter, extra
- 1½ cups (260g) brown sugar, extra
- 1¾ cups (435ml) water
- icing sugar, for dusting
- Preheat oven to 160ºC. Place the dates, water and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Place the date mixture, butter and sugar in a food processor and process until well combined. Add the eggs and flour and process until just combined. Pour the mixture into a 2-litre-capacity baking dish and set aside.
- Place the extra butter, sugar and the water in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Gently pour over the pudding mixture. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until firm to touch. Allow to stand for 10–15 minutes, and dust with icing sugar to serve. Serves 6.
+ When pouring the liquid over the pudding mixture, pour it slowly over the back of a spoon so that it lands gently.
+ Before your puddings go into the oven, place them on a baking tray to catch any spills.
+ Once cooked, allow the puddings to stand at room temperature for a few minutes, so they cool a little and the sauce has a chance to thicken slightly.
+ You can use an ovenproof saucepan, deep-sided frying pan or cake tin to bake your pudding in.
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Monolith 2009 In Photos
While we were rocking the Catskills, enjoying what Wayne Coyne said was "the greatest collection of underground music ever assembled," dozens of other great indie bands (and a few hip-hop luminaries) put on a much larger mountain festival in Morrison, Colorado. In its third year Monolith delivered rain from the get-go, but that only served to boost attendance at the smaller indoor stages for performances by Cymbals Eat Guitars, the Antlers, and HEALTH. Neon Indian was a draw too; it was the Alan Palomo project's third ever live show, which explains why his band needed lyric sheets. MSTRKRFT cancelled due to illness, so Phoenix took their spot, upgrading to the main Esurance Music Stage, which also hosted headliners Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Mars Volta. Photographer David Hutchinson took it all in and delivered these pics.


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Hey I just posted my second design here on DBH, for the Fleetwood Mac contest. I still don't know a lot of people on here and with the new site I can't figure out how to browse all artists…? If you wouldn't mind swinging by and checking out my new design I'd appreciate it, and please feel free to give me some feedback and/or vote.
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The stars of Sex And The City 2: Rise Of The Manolos are on the new cover of Entertainment Weekly and they look great! It's just the arms that are kind of wonky. Let's take a closer look, shall we?
Sarah Jessica Parker always seems proud of her notoriously muscular arms, and why shouldn't she be? They're what you get with hard work and zillions of hours of Pilates. But there's something slightly… off about her arm here. Is it the lighting? Is it digital smoothing? Hard to say. But the sharp-edged line of Kim Cattrall's dress against the fuzzy, grainy texture of the arm looks odd. Also, the line of Kim's dress — from her waist up to her armpit — just looks illustrated and unreal. Oh, and doesn't it appear as though Kim Cattrall only has one arm?
More weirdness here, especially since SJP's arm on this side seems to have dissolved mid-forearm. The bunching of Kristin Davis' dress is suspect. And is SJP's elbow glowing?
A closer look. Perhaps the bizarre bunching of Kristin Davis' dress can be explained by how tightly Cynthia Nixon is grabbing her.
What the hell is going on behind the X? There's a dent (or indent) in Kristen's side. If you try and trace the line of her dress from the shoulder to the waist, you'll see there is a chunk of it (and her body?) missing.
Just a reminder: Here's what these people actually look like!
This Week's Cover: Inside Sex And The City 2 [Entertainment Weekly]


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See's Candies celebrated National Lollipop Day (which is apparently a thing) on July 20th by unveiling its record-breaking confection—a 7,003-pound version of the company's signature Gourmet Lollipop—in San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza.
The gargantu-lolli measured a whopping 4-foot, 8 3/4-inches in length, 3-foot 6-inches in width, and 5-foot 11-inches in height. It's mounted on a nearly 12-foot stick and, even though the stick didn't count towards the final weight, the lollipop still broke the previous record set in 2009 by nearly 500 pounds.
If you're headed to the Giants-Dodgers game on Sunday the 29th, you are in for a treat! The record setting candy will be on display at the ballpark during the game. [HuffPo via Geekosystem]


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An old, determined Cardinals fan, reached out a bit too far for a foul ball last night and then smushed his face. Albert Pujols, realized things were getting heavy, but not too heavy for Superman to lift. He rushed right over and comforted the man who was now bleeding with a face-full of brown ballpark dirt and moaning like a stuck pig. He didn't even catch the ball, but he did manage a nice stretcher ride out of PNC Park.
Good morning. Brace yourselves. The day's about to get real interesting.


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Whether you're fresh out of college, or an experienced professional, IBM is the place to be. Here, you can cultivate your expertise, use your knowledge to the fullest extent, or re-invent yourself, without ever having to leave the company. We are the world's largest IT and consulting company. Great opportunities abound. Build your portfolio while working on society's most pressing issues. They're at the top of our strategic agenda. From energy production to climate change, traffic congestion, health care, and everything in between.
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Collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences, and rewards your best work. Deepen your expertise and learn from the insights of IBMers past and present, many of whom include Nobel Prize winners, Turing Award recipients, sales gurus, award-winning consultants, software specialists and industry experts. Develop a diverse and esteemed network of colleagues from around the world - connections that will propel your career for a lifetime.
IBM has your long-term professional life in mind. What's your passion? Learn new skills, work across different disciplines or move into new challenges. It's possible with our award-winning, customized professional development and leadership training. On average, every IBM employee takes advantage of more than 60 hours of training a year.
IBM offers competitive benefits, as well as an industry-leading practice of performance-based bonuses for all employees. We believe that global innovation demands diverse employees and attractive work/life initiatives that sustain, and retain, them. IBM gives you the power to design your workday, and your life, according to your unique styles and needs.
Since its inception nearly a century ago, IBM has defined itself not only through its leaders, products, technologies and services - but by its fundamental values. IBM's values serve as the foundation of our culture and brand, and ensure that we deliver innovations that matter for our company and the world.
We're not only leading the way in developing "green technology." but leading a revolution in corporate responsibility - and citizenship. Our employees have dedicated over eight million hours through our award-winning Corporate Service Corps global volunteer program.
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Syria returns body of U.K. doctor; British official blames Assad for death
BEIRUT >> The International Committee of the Red Cross handed over to British officials Saturday the body of a U.K. doctor who died this week in Syrian government custody.
The circumstances in which Abbas Khan, a 32-year-old orthopedic surgeon from London, died while in detention in Syria remain in dispute. A senior British official has accused Syrian President Bashar Assad's government of effectively murdering Khan, while the Syrian authorities say the doctor committed suicide and there was no sign of violence or abuse.
On Saturday, a Red Cross convoy carrying Khan's body from Damascus arrived in Lebanon's capital of Beirut, where British officials received it, the Red Cross said in a statement.
At Beirut's Hotel-Dieu de France hospital, medics unloaded the wooden coffin that will later be transported to Britain. Khan's mother, who was there to meet it, broke down in tears.
"The national security intelligence of Syria, they killed him!" Fatima Khan screamed. "They're murderers!"
In London, the Foreign Office said in a statement that "responsibility for Dr. Khan's death lies with the Syrian authorities and we are pressing for answers about what happened."
Khan's death came only days before he apparently was due to be freed, said British lawmaker George Galloway, who had been negotiating with Syrian authorities to secure the doctor's release. Galloway said he'd been told that Assad himself had ordered the doctor's release and that Khan had been expected home before Christmas.
Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said Khan hanged himself, and that an examination of the body and X-rays showed no sign of violence or struggle.
The family has dismissed the government's claim that Khan committed suicide as nonsense.
Hugh Robertson, charged with the Foreign Office's Mideast remit in the Middle East, has said Assad's government "in effect murdered a British national who was in their country to help people."
Syrian government troops seized Khan in the northern city of Aleppo in November 2012 after his family said he entered the country on a humanitarian mission. Khan said in letters cited by the BBC that his captors repeatedly beat him for sport, and that he was forced to abuse other prisoners.
More than 1,000 people are thought to have died in the custody of Syrian state security, according to London-based Amnesty International. The United Nations General Assembly in recent days also approved a resolution expressing outrage at "widespread and systematic gross violations" by Syrian authorities.
Syria's civil war, now into its third year, has killed more than 120,000 people, according to activists, while millions have been forced from their homes by the fighting.


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Which Past Presidential Election Offers a Parallel to this Year?
Sanders Camp to Fight Clinton Superdelegate Grab
Campaign Talk Gets Nastier
Rubio Eyes Brokered Convention After NH Loss
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Midnight Cowboy's Fish House Punch Recipe
The Fish House Punch was first concocted at a gentlemen's fishing club in Philadelphia. The original recipe called for peach brandy. In this modern version, Brian Dressel of Midnight Cowboy in Austin, Texas replaces peach brandy with a mix of peach liqueur and cognac, and tames the rum-forward punch with green tea, maraschino liqueur, and citrus.
Note: To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Yield:Serves 8
- Active time: 10 minutes
- Total time:4 hours and 10 minutes
- 1 green tea bag
- 6 ounces hot water
- 12 ounces rum, such as Appleton VX Jamaican
- 6 ounces cognac, such as Pierre Ferrand Ambre
- 1 1/2 ounces maraschino liqueur, such as Luxardo
- 1 1/2 ounces Mathilde Peche peach liqueur
- 3 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 3 lemons
- 3 ounces simple syrup (see note)
- 1 (750 milliliter) bottle chilled Prosecco
- Garnish: Citrus slices and raspberries
Steep the green tea bag in the hot water for 10 minutes, then remove and allow the tea to cool. Combine the green tea with rum, cognac, maraschino liqueur, peach liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 6 hours.
Pour mixture into ice filled punch bowl or pitcher and top with prosecco. Garnish with citrus slices and raspberries. Serve in glasses filled with ice.
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2010 Mustang Gets Some Serious Wheel Weights, Too
By Ben Wojdyla, 10:30 AM on Thu May 28 2009
We're familiar with the Camaro brake weights issue, so when we saw tons of wheel-balancing weights on the Camaro Indy pace car, we thought it strange. Turns out the 2010 Mustang is just as bad.
Seems we stirred up the pot with our little observation and the guys over at Super Chevy got curious about the competition's car, so they went poking around some 2010 Mustangs and found an almost identical length of balancing weights. The conventional wisdom says if this much weight was needed, either someone doesn't know what they're doing or there's something wrong with the wheel or tire. We're starting to think these kinds of long strips will be getting more common as large wheels remain popular and lead wheel weights get phased out of usage after the California ban. (Hat Tip to Pres) [Super Chevy]


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After the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut, the state of New York passed new gun control laws.
The New York Safe Act limits magazine rounds, requires registration of guns dubbed assault weapons, bans the sale of them and includes tougher penalties as well as other measures.
Gun rights activists continue to be upset with the law and came out Sunday to speak their mind.
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The group Sons and Daughters of Liberty gathered in Saranac Lake Sunday to demonstrate against the New York Safe Act.
"We had a crowd of about 100 people show up, which is actually pretty impressive for a small town," said Kunath.
They said the NY Safe Act infringes too much on second amendment rights without adequately addressing the problem of gun violence.
"The fact is if somebody really wants to get their hands on a gun they're going to find a gun. The Safe Act isn't going to stop that," Kunath said.
He points to the New York State Sheriff's association which, in a statement on its website, writes: "We are convinced that only law abiding gun owners will be affected by these new provisions, while criminals will still have and use whatever weapons they want."
Kunath applauds the association for making the stand.
"If you want to focus on the real issue lets focus on the people who are committing these crimes. We totally agree with a much stronger background check," Kunath said.
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Second amendment advocates say they're concerned about losing rights over the past decade or so -- a trend they want to see turned around.
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Prospects Will Break Your Heart
San Diego Padres Top 10 Prospects
State of the Farm: "We take a walk, the sun is shining down, burns my feet as they touch the ground. Good day sunshine. Good day sunshine."
The Top Ten
1. Austin Hedges
What Happened in 2012: Hedges's bat was better than advertised, as the defensive wizard showed signs of life and promise at the plate.
Strengths: High-end defensive tools behind the plate; plus-plus arm; excellent receiving skills; advanced game-calling skills; total defensive package; shows bat speed at the plate; hard out; can drive his pitch; not an empty hitter; below-average speed, but not a clogger.
Weaknesses: Lacks plus offensive tools; tripped up by off-speed offerings; defense will always be the bread winner.
Overall Future Potential: 7; all-star level talent
Explanation of Risk: High risk; bat is behind glove; limited professional experience.
Fantasy Future: Will be a premium defensive player, with a chance to hit .270 with 10-15 HR.
The Year Ahead: Hedges has a chance to really explode as a prospect, with his well known defensive chops being joined by a competent bat. His offensive numbers could improve in the hitter-friendly environments of the California League, where his solid-average raw power could start to shine. As is often the case, the word "average" reads like a bad word, a pejorative label attached to a less-than-stellar tool. But if Hedges's bat can develop into an average weapon, he's an all-star at the highest level.
Major league ETA: 2015
2. Rymer Liriano
What Happened in 2012: After a breakout year in the Midwest League in 2011 the toolsy Liriano continued the progression in the Cal League, before finishing the season with a 53-game clip at the Double-A level.
Strengths: Physical player; plus present strength; plus runner; plus raw power; easy plus arm in right field; hit tool projects as a 5; plus bat speed; all the tools to be a first-division talent.
Weaknesses: Despite the athleticism, doesn't make it look easy; more raw tools than baseball-ready skills; power has yet to blossom; swing path isn't always efficient; can open holes on inner third; early extension; bat might underperform.
Overall Future Potential: 6; first-division player
Explanation of Risk: High risk; played at Double-A level, but offensive tools have wide gap between present/future; not the most instinctual player.
Fantasy Future: Has prototypical corner outfield weapons, with plus arm and plus power potential. Because of speed, can swipe some bases; should be extra-base hit threat.
The Year Ahead: Liriano will return to the Texas League, where the weaknesses in his swing were exposed in 2012, leading to weaker contact and swings and misses. If he can find his swing rhythm and stay consistent, the power is going to emerge, and it might be bigger than projected. The strength is there, the bat speed is there, but so far, the total offensive package hasn't come together. If it does, Liriano is a monster. But even if it doesn't arrive, he still has enough to play at the highest level.
Major league ETA: 2013
3. Max Fried
What Happened in 2012: Fried was drafted seventh overall, but after a long amateur season, wasn't 100 percent in his brief professional sample.
Strengths: Present polish and projection; excellent size; plus all-around athlete; clean delivery; arm works well; fastball will work in the 89-93 range and can touch a little higher; easy release; some run to the arm side; projects as plus offering; curveball has 7 potential; excellent command of the offering; long break that he can add/subtract; can drop pitch for strikes or out of the zone; changeup flashes plus potential; consistent mechanics and arm speed deception; good command profile.
Weaknesses: Needs to add strength; can lose tight rotation on CB and make it too long and loose; shows full arsenal, but needs to build up fastball and fastball command before falling in love with secondary stuff.
Overall Future Potential: High 6; no. 2 starter
Explanation of Risk: High risk; brief complex league resume; good polish for age, but long way to go developmentally.
Fantasy Future: Should end up with plus fastball, plus curveball, at least solid-average changeup and good pitchability, giving him a chance to be a no. 2 starter on a championship level team.
The Year Ahead: Fried is ready for the jump to full-season ball, where his present stuff and feel for pitching could make this conservative ranking look foolish. Several sources pushed for him to be higher on the list, and one source outside the org had him as the Padres' top prospect. The ceiling is crazy high, as are the expectations, but Fried has the arsenal and the makeup to rise to the challenge. He's a legit high-end prospect. He might explode in 2013.
Major league ETA: 2016
4. Casey Kelly
What Happened in 2012: The season got off to a bad start, with elbow inflammation keeping him off the field, but the former first-round pick finally made it back to the mound, and eventually reached the major-league level, making six starts.
Strengths: Plus athleticism; very good pitchability; fastball normally works in the 90-92 range, but can touch 95; shows good vertical action; good setup pitch; curveball is out pitch; tight rotation and quality depth; changeup can play as a 5; delivery is clean; good command profile.
Weaknesses: Lacks knockout stuff; fastball usually works a little below plus velocity; needs to hit his spots; changeup can get too firm; doesn't always turn it over; will always walk tight line because of solid-average arsenal.
Overall Future Potential: 5; no. 4 starter
Explanation of Risk: Low risk; some injury concerns, but already reached ML level; mature arsenal and athletic.
Fantasy Future: Might struggle to miss a lot of bats, but should keep the ball on the ground and his team in the game; if command is sharp, could project higher.
The Year Ahead: Kelly is ready for an extended look in the major-league rotation, and with a mature arsenal and an athletic delivery, should be able to stick around. He's not going to blow many people away, but he's smart and can use his solid-average arsenal to set-up hitters and force bad at bats. Kelly should eventually settle in as a no. 4 starter, but has the chance for more if the command is sharp and the changeup joins the curveball as a borderline plus pitch.
Major league ETA: 2012
5. Jedd Gyorko
What Happened in 2012: Gyorko was swinging a decent stick in Double-A, but exploded after a promotion to the friendly Pacific Coast League, where his game power announced that it was ready for a major league look in 2013.
Strengths: Excellent bat-to-ball ability; easy swing; short and without frills; drives the ball to all fields; crushes left-handers; squares velocity plus hit; at least 5 raw power; average arm; more athletic than given credit for.
Weaknesses: Doesn't look the part; lacks plus defensive skills; pressure on bat, and bat might lack impact potential at the highest level; range at 2B is fringe at best; will need to maintain command of fitness/body.
Overall Future Potential: 5; second-division player
Explanation of Risk: Low risk; Gyorko has a mature bat and a solid approach; already played at Triple-A level; ready for majors.
Fantasy Future: Better offensive profile at 2B, where he could hit .280-plus with good gap pop; profile loses sex appeal at 3B because power might only play as a 5.
The Year Ahead: Gyorko has a chance to make the opening-day roster as a second baseman, a less-than-ideal position given the defensive limitations. The bat is good, but it might be more batting average and doubles and less over-the-fence heroics. Gyroko is an odd prospect, one that some scouts struggle to put into a box. In all likelihood, Gyorko will be a better major leaguer than he was a prospect, as its easy to discount bad bodied players with fringe defensive profiles. But he can really hit a baseball, and that should continue at the highest level.
Major league ETA: 2013
6. Robbie Erlin
What Happened in 2012: Assorted injuries limited Erlin to 60 innings on the year, but 11 impressive starts in Double-A, followed up by seven equally impressive appearances in the Arizona Fall League, the diminutive lefty is knocking on the door of the majors.
Strengths: Near elite pitchability; pinpoint control; very good overall command; works east/west/north/south; fastball velo can work anywhere from 88 to 93, showing good arm-side action; all secondary offerings can play at solid-average, with the CH/CB flashing plus; athletic; big competitor; high baseball IQ.
Weaknesses: Lacks height and can lose plane to the plate; lacks big offering or big velocity, so can't live in the zone; flyball tendencies lead to issues with the long ball; has to work low in the zone and has to hit his spots to be effective; very small margin for error.
Overall Future Potential: 5; no. 4 starter
Explanation of Risk: Low risk; mature arsenal and advanced pitchability; very cerebral approach.
Fantasy Future: Lacks elite upside or projection, but has a deep arsenal of solid-average stuff that he can execute. Despite size, should be able to log innings and keep his team in games.
The Year Ahead: What Erlin lacks in stuff he makes up for in feel and intelligence, as he pushes his arsenal beyond the paper grade. Erlin has impressive command, and can use his low-90s fastball to set up up his changeup and curveball as out pitches, or he can use his cut-slider to force weak contact. When he doesn't finish his pitch, he can elevate and provide the hitter with a nice flat-plane view of the offering, making him susceptible to hard contact and long fly balls. If he can keep the ball down and keep hitters off-balance, Erlin will find sustainable success at the major-league level.
Major league ETA: 2013
7. Joe Ross
What Happened in 2012: It was a tale of two seasons for Ross. The initial assignment to a full-season league was too much too soon, as injury and inconsistency spoiled the party, but an impressive spot in the Northwest League helped save the season.
Strengths: Big-time arm strength; projectable; very loose, easy arm action; fastball can sit plus and push higher; electric offering; hard breaking ball will flash; two-plane slider with some depth; changeup will flash plus potential.
Weaknesses: Still a thrower; fastball command isn't sharp; tendency to live up in the zone; arm can get slow on secondary offerings; slider will slurve/will cast changeup; hasn't put it together yet.
Overall Future Potential: 6; no. 2/3 starter
Explanation of Risk: High risk; lacks polish and needs to transition from thrower to pitcher; secs need work.
Fantasy Future: Has electric bat-missing potential and a projectable size and strength, so could be inconsistent mid-rotation arm.
The Year Ahead: Ross struggled in his first encounter with full-season hitters, and could return to the level to work on establishing fastball command. The components are there for high-end success, but right now Ross is just an electric arm with potential. Once he builds the foundation of the fastball, he can refine the breaking ball and changeup and move up the prospect ranks. In a return to the Midwest League, Ross should continue to miss bats, and could take a step forward with his command.
Major league ETA: 2016
8. Matt Wisler
What Happened in 2012: In his full-season debut, the former seventh-round pick showed a combination of stuff and polish, missing a bat an inning while keeping runners off base.
Strengths: Prototypical size; projectable; clean delivery; repeats very well; excellent command profile; plus fastball; works 90-96; late action; deep arsenal; curveball and changeup already work average and project to be solid-average to plus; shows a baby slider that he can get under the hands of left-handers; competitor.
Weaknesses: Secondary arsenal lacks high-end projection; needs to add strength; work on sequencing; needs to continue to prove it.
Overall Future Potential: High 5; no. 3/4 starter
Explanation of Risk: Moderate risk; good present stuff and polish for age; already performed well at full-season level.
Fantasy Future: Should develop into a solid-average starter at the major-league level, with a deep arsenal and good command.
The Year Ahead: Wisler is on the prospect map, but another solid season at the full-season level (High-A) and his stock will soar. He has good now stuff, and if the secondary arsenal improves, he could have great stuff. The command profile is very good, but throwing strikes and throwing quality strikes will separate the top prospects from the pretenders. Wisler looks legit.
Major league ETA: 2015
9. Adys Portillo
What Happened in 2012: After a disappointing 2011, the Venezuelan bonus baby finally broke through in return trip to the Midwest League, allowing only 54 hits in 91 2/3 innings of work.
Strengths: Massive arm strength; very fast action; big, physical frame; fastball is bread and butter; as a starter, can work 93-97; in bursts can sit 96-99; slider will flash potential.
Weaknesses: Below-average command; fastball shows plus-plus velocity, but doesn't miss enough bats; doesn't get great extension on the pitch; can lack movement; an above-average secondary offering has yet to step forward; still a thrower.
Overall Future Potential: 6; late-innings arm; set-up
Explanation of Risk: High risk; big fastball, but poor command and lack of plus secondary pitch.
Fantasy Future: Portillo will most likely end in the bullpen, where he has the type of fastball to find success in short-bursts.
The Year Ahead: Portillo will continue to be developed as starter, where he will work to refine his command and improve his secondary arsenal. The lack of an above-average secondary pitch makes his fastball both the opening act and the main attraction, and more advanced hitters can square velocity. In the end, Portillo will most likely end up in the bullpen, but he won't find success in any role without improved command. The arm strength is special and the ceiling is high, but the 21-year-old has a long list of things to improve on if he wants to reach his potential.
Major league ETA: 2014
10. Cory Spangenberg
What Happened in 2012: What was supposed to be Spangenberg's breakout season turned into a season of setbacks, as both injury and inconsistency tainted the year.
Strengths: High-end athlete; fast-twitch; easy plus run; shows clean actions and soft hands at second; coordinated around the bag; arm is solid; good field awareness; has bat speed and line-drive stroke; projects to hit for average; show some game pop.
Weaknesses: Tendency to lose his approach; becomes slap-and-run hitter instead of strong, athletic line-drive hitter; lacks middle-of-the-order power; struggles against pitchers with a plan; swing is complicated and not fast to find rhythm.
Overall Future Potential: 5; solid-average regular/second division
Explanation of Risk: High risk; long road to the show; has yet to explode; needs offensive jump.
Fantasy Future: Has the potential to hit for average, steal bases, and rack up extra-base hits while playing a solid second base.
The Year Ahead: Spangenberg will look to put 2012 in the rear view and take a developmental step forward. Double-A will be a big test, one that he might not be ready for yet, but one that will push his approach and offensive capabilities to the limit. He needs to find comfort in his plan of attack, believing that he is more than just a slap-and-tickle type of hitter. While it's true that he can really run, his bat has more thunder than he shows in game action. When/if he can tap into that stroke, his stock will rise and the early first-round selection will start to make more sense.
Major league ETA: 2015
Prospects on the Rise:
2. RHP Walker Weickel: Another big boy Florida pitcher taken in the supplemental first round, Weickle is all about projection. At 6'6'' and 195 lbs, the 19-year-old has tons of room to fill out, and already shows a sinking low-90s fastball and two secondary offerings with average or better potential. The Padres are stacking the lower levels of the minors with arms. Crazy.
3. RHP Matt Andriese: Andriese isn't your typical "On the Rise" type, as he's a 23-year-old college arm that just finished up a season in High-A. But the former third-round pick has a very good understanding of his craft, and can pound the lower zone with a heavy fastball. Not the sexiest profile, but Andriese is a good pitcher that has a legit major league future. If he keeps it up in Double-A, his name will be on the rise.
Factors on the Farm (Prospects likely to contribute at the ML level in 2013
2. RHP John Barbato: With a resume that stops at the Low-A level, Barbato might seem like an unlikely candidate to reach Double-A much less the majors. While that's probably true, multiple sources predicted an Addison Reed like push through the minors in 2013, a pace set by a plus-plus fastball that he can pummel the zone with. Keep an eye on this guy.
3. RHP Brad Boxberger: This is basically cheating, as Boxberger already reached the major-league level in 2012, and was very solid. But he's still a prospect, and should provide an even bigger impact in 2013, using his low-90s fastball and highly potent changeup to miss bats and keeps hitters off-balance.
Top 10 Talents 25 and Under (born 4/1/87 or later)
1. Yasmani Grandal, C
In addition to an impressive collection of prospects currently marching toward the Show, the Padres have already begun to realize the fruits of recent trades, with the likes of Yonder Alonso, Yasmani Grandal, Casey Kelly, Brad Boxberger, and Joe Wieland all poised to be significant contributors in 2013. Grandal's rookie campaign consisted of just 60 games, but it was a loud 60 in which he was able to produce a .297/.394/.469 triple-slash line while showing a strong handle on the strike zone and solid actions behind the plate. Grandal's early success gives San Diego the luxury to allow Austin Hedges any amount of developmental time he might need to prepare himself for an impactful arrival with the big club. Alonso's first full season in the majors was a success as well, and he will look to continue to build toward his "high-5" upside as a plus-hit first baseman.
Cameron Maybin was not able to replicate his 2011 production, but he remains a potential impact center fielder in all facets of the game. Alexi Amarista provides a well-rounded utility option with everyday potential at second base and enough versatility to fill in across the infield and outfield when needed. On the bump, Joe Wieland profiles as a potential innings eater with mid-rotation upside if everything clicks. Brad Boxberger could provide some stability in the late innings. Anthony Bass logged 97 innings for the Pads this past summer, including 15 starts, but he probably fits best as a swing man due to below-average command of average stuff.
Though they missed qualifying for this list by a matter of months, the youth movement is further evidenced by the presence of James Darnell, Logan Forsythe, Everth Cabrera, Kyle Blanks, Andrew Cashner, and Nick Vincent on the roster entering 2013. What once appeared to be a wide-open division has become increasingly competitive, and the Padres will need their impressively deep system and collection of young talent to perform at the major-league level if they are to become a team of interest in the coming seasons. This year will help determine which areas need to be addressed in order to build this team into a long-term competitor, and system depth and payroll flexibility should give management the ammo it needs to reinforce those areas with difference makers. —Nick Faleris
A Parting Thought: A top-five system in the game, the Padres are built on a combination of high-ceiling impact players and low-risk/high-floor types, with a layer of depth underneath that is so thick I spent the better part of a week filtering through the names to include in the "On the Rise" section. The list was long.
Special thanks to Nick Faleris, Mark Anderson, Chris Mellen, Hudson Belinsky, and Jason Cole for their input and influence on this list.
Jason Parks is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @ProfessorParks
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What is your take on Jace Peterson? Can he stick at SS? He is old for his league but he has shown very effective OBP skills to go along with some good speed.
Jan 02, 2013 05:44 AM
I actually like Peterson. I've seen him enough at the position to believe he can stick at the position, but he's not a wizard over there and the tools aren't crazy loud. He's a very good athlete that can play the game, but I think he's more of a role 4 type that might grind his way for more if given the opportunity.
Jan 02, 2013 08:08 AM
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How does Kevin Quackenbush, RP stack up. I realize he's just in HiA but could he make the show in 2013?
Jan 02, 2013 06:55 AM
Maybe some players out of that huge list of "on the rise" types should have made the top 10. For what's advertised as a good system the top 10 sure has a lot of back end rotation filler, bullpen setup guys and second-division starters. Maybe I'm just missing something when it comes to upside -- outside of Fried, Hedges and Ross.
Jan 02, 2013 07:42 AM
A legit setup arm in a 'pen has a lot of value, as do second-division starters that are standing at the gates of the majors. The goal of the minors is to produce major league quality talent, and the Padres should have a lot of that. Hedges, Liriano, Friend, Ross, and Wisler all have high ceilings, as do two of the three "On the Rise" players, and I could have listed several more high ceiling players, but they aren't in the same prospect tier at the present.
Jan 02, 2013 08:05 AM
Shocking to still see Cam Maybin on the 25 and under list. Feels like he's been around for years at this point.
Jan 02, 2013 07:53 AM
Wow - can't believe how deep this system is now.
Jan 02, 2013 08:30 AM
He was another name on the lengthy "On the Rise" list. He is a big, strong kid that can sting baseballs, but its difficult to gauge his progression in the DSL. Stateside ball in 2013 will be the big test. He's a prospect, but next year will start to tell us how legit he is.
Jan 02, 2013 08:35 AM
Blake Tekotte was traded to the White Sox on November 7.
Jan 02, 2013 08:34 AM
Jan 02, 2013 08:46 AM
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Not Jason, but...
Jan 02, 2013 09:07 AM
Any hope for Matt Lolis? Or is he just another large human?
Jan 02, 2013 08:46 AM
What baffles me is that the Pads system is so deep, yet they insist on signing re-treads at the major league level. Right now, their roster looks like a AAAA team.
Jan 02, 2013 08:51 AM
That seems unfair. The part of the system that has been the deepest was the lower minors. The veterans are stop gaps until these prospects arrive. The team has not been stocked with guys at AAA beating down the door. They almost had that with pitching last year (Wieland, Kelly, Erlin, Bass), but injuries kept those guys from spending a lot of time in the majors. Not the veterans. For the position players, 3 of the players in the 25 and under category were major league starters by the end of the season. Logan Forsythe and Everth Cabrera were the middle infield. There's nobody in the minors that was going to supplant Carlos Quentin or Chase Headley. And Rymer Liriano wasn't ready to be the RF. I don't see a major philosophy problem there.
Jan 02, 2013 09:32 AM
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Bud Black plays the kids more than Bruce Bochy ever did.
Jan 02, 2013 09:53 AM
Interesting to see Grandal in the #1 position for u25's, but not a single mention of his suspension for PEDs?
Jan 02, 2013 08:53 AM
I didn't consider the suspension to be particularly relevant to the rankings, but am happy to discuss here in the comments if there are specific items you feel warrant mention or discussion.
Jan 02, 2013 09:01 AM
Well, the suspension itself should not affect the rankings... But the question of whether he would still be a top young player without the PEDs should be worthy discussion.
Jan 02, 2013 10:49 AM
I think this is a great question and I'd encourage BP to reply. Do you feel that Grandal's strong 2012 performance were PED driven? The ranking suggests BP believes he will repeat those results without the benefit of PEDs.
Jan 02, 2013 13:14 PM
I don't think there is conclusive evidence as to the effect various PEDs have on players, and certainly not uniformly such that we can run the numbers through an algorithm an determine a "clean line" for use in statistical projection. Hedges has a higher upside than Grandal, but Grandal is at the big league level already. That weighed heavily in comparing the two players for purposes of a 25U list. If Grandal is an everyday first division catcher (which is still a question) that alone is arguably enough to rate him over Hedges for purposes of this snapshot look at the talent spectrum in the org.
Jan 02, 2013 14:23 PM
Good list Jason. Do you have any idea why the team put Barbato in the bullpen this year? He started in 2011, and it seems odd that they would convert him so quickly. I thought he profiled as a starter.
Jan 02, 2013 09:39 AM
It's complicated, and I don't want to speculate on something that I can't back up. Some arms aren't designed to be starters for a variety of reasons. be it that way they warm up, or their in game approach, or their arm action, or their arsenal, or their command, etc. I can't speak to the specifics, but from a developmental standpoint, it might end up being the best thing for the player and the org.
Jan 02, 2013 09:52 AM
Very exciting time to be a Padres fan. Great list, Jason.
Jan 02, 2013 10:30 AM
It seems like a lot of the Padres pitchers have gone from #3 starters to #4 starters. (Kelly, Erlin specifically)Is that because their stuff hasn't developed, injuries curtailed their development, or becoming a #3 starter was too optimistic to begin with?
Jan 02, 2013 10:30 AM
Not a wide gap between number three and number four starters. What is a #3 starter? It's most likely a pitcher that has the stuff to be a number two but lacks the consistency, or a pitcher with only average stuff that is consistent and plays up because of it. Ultimately, it's about execution.
Jan 02, 2013 10:34 AM
Is Gyorko's defense in the Dan Uggla range at 2B? Would he immediately be the worst 2B in baseball defensively?
Jan 02, 2013 10:55 AM
I think his overall defensive profile will struggle to be called average at the major league level, but I do think he will be able to hit enough to make it work.
Jan 02, 2013 11:22 AM
Also-do you especially like any of the high-ceiling OF guys who have sort of stalled in the Padres system? I'm thinking of Tate (yikes!), Everett Williams, and Rey Fuentes.
Jan 02, 2013 11:04 AM
Yes! I've been waiting for this one for a while. Great job Mr. Parks.
Jan 02, 2013 13:28 PM
Hedges. Bethancourt has the crazy pop times and the insane arm strength, but Hedges is the better receiver and isn't far behind on the arm strength and catch/throw skills. Catching is more than just the physical characteristics, and Hedges has the type of makeup and baseball intelligence to develop into a true field general.
Jan 02, 2013 13:45 PM
At this point, is Luis Domoromo even a prospect with upside, or does he just have a cool last name?
Jan 02, 2013 14:34 PM
Enjoyed the list, Jason. Glad to see the Pads' system hasn't fallen off from top-5 level after last year's rankings, but it still seems like quantity over quality, which you alluded to in your answer about the value of set-up/second-division guys. But it's tough to reach critical mass and get in to the playoffs without a few genuine studs, and that's why I loved the Fried/Eflin/Weickel picks in this year's draft.
Jan 02, 2013 15:33 PM
Curious as to where you had Burch Smith? His 2012 was outstanding, and only dipped a bit as the season wore on.
Jan 02, 2013 18:16 PM
Would you say Hedges is the best defensive catcher in the minors?
Jan 02, 2013 19:44 PM
Would you rather have this system or the Mets system ?
Jan 03, 2013 07:04 AM
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