Give him them their due, Obama's comedy writers get a few good shots in against FOX News, Republicans and The Donald...
UPDATE: But it's always funnier and more effective for a president to self-deprecatingly take more shots at himself than others. Still, it's pretty cool to know in retrospect that as Obama was standing up there that Saturday night, he and his National Security team were secretly getting ready take out Osama bin Laden the next day.
And it's gives his punchline about the kind of decisions that "keep him up at night," special poignancy.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Osama Bin Laden: Rest in Hell
Finally, something we can all cheer and agree on.
UPDATE: From the New York Post editorial:
UPDATE: From the New York Post editorial:
(Bin Laden) will, of course, be hailed as a martyr among those who would repeal civilization and return the world to the 9th Century -- evil men who are responsible for untold suffering, men who will not stand down simply because Osama has been brought to justice.
But his death cannot help but to give pause to the enemies of civilization. Surely they sensed the eagle's shadow as it passed over -- and who knows, maybe some will pay attention to Obama's closing words:
"The cause of securing our country is not complete, but tonight we are once again reminded that America can do whatever it is we set our mind to. That is the story of our history."
God bless the perseverance of those who stayed after the master terrorist.
God bless the brave young men who carried out yesterday's mission -- they are the best the nation has to offer.
And God bless America.
Hats return
Beautiful hats designed by Philip Treacy for Armani Privè 2011
I totally fell in love with these futuristic hats and the veil masks: they look so modern!
a collection of hats from the royal wedding
Last week we all followed the royal wedding with interest.We all wanted to see the bride's dress but something i was curious about were the hats guests would show off !
Hat is an accessory we often forget about. We do wear it sometimes but our hats are far away from the extravagance of english ones. Many hats worn at Kate and William wedding were designed by Philip Treacy. Treacy calls hats "a cheaper form of cosmetic surgery" because they can transform facial proportions."When you meet someone, you meet their face," Treacy said. "It's the most potent part of the body to embellish."
Even if we won't go to the formal events where fancy hats are required we can make our own elegant head accessory adding some details like veils and feathers to normal hats or boring plain headbands.
La scorsa settimana abbiamo tutti seguito con interesse il matrimonio di Kate e William. Tutti volevano vedere il vestito della sposa ma con altrettanta impazienza era attesa la sfilata dei cappelli. Il cappello è un accessorio che spesso dimentichiamo di considerare nel nostro look e anche quelli che compriamo sono ben lontani dagli stravaganti cappellini inglesi. Molti cappelli indossati al matrimonio sono stati realizzati dal designer Philip Treacy. Egli chiama i cappelli "una forma economica di chirurgia estetica" perchè possono cambiare le proporzioni del viso. "Quando incontri qualcuno,incontri la sua faccia,per questo è la parte del corpo più potente da decorare" continua il designer inglese.
Anche se non parteciperemo agli eventi formali in cui il cappello è di rigore possiamo sempre ispirarci alle creazioni di Philip Treacy e aggiungere dei dettagli eleganti come piume e velette a dei cappelli e cerchietti che già abbiamo e sfoggiarli al prossimo matrimonio di famiglia.
Baby Birds Roundup - 5/2/2011
Delmarva Shorebirds
Last week, I highlighted Manny Machado's fast start and mentioned that the only thing missing from him at the plate was some power. Consider the power provided.
Machado hit 5 homers last week on his way to an amazing .337/.451/.639 line for the year. He has walked more than he has struck out. He may not be in Delmarva much longer. And he made the Baseball America Prospect Hot Sheet.
3B/SS Jonathan Schoop has continued to impress with a .319/.379/.511 line for the year, number which would be eye-popping if not for Machado's demolition of Sally League pitching. Schoop and Machado are 19 and 18 respectively. We could be looking at the right side of the Oriole infield for the next 15 years.
One of my personal favorites, C Justin Dalles had a .896 OPS through 11 games and hit 2 homers and a double last week. With the catching in Frederick pretty slim, Dalles could soon be promoted to allow the younger C Michael Ohlman more at bats in Delmarva.
RHP Jacob Pettit has a 2.59 ERA over 5 starts with decent peripherals. Out of the bullpen, lefty Jason Gurka has struck out 20 over 13.1 innings while issuing just one walk.
Frederick Keys
Ryan O'Shea has a 3.53 ERA in the minors. His 1.99 ERA this season is the result of some great control (1.6 BB/9). If he keeps that up, he's an interesting pitcher to keep an eye on.
1B Tyler Townsend has been healthy and productive. His .316/.349/.570 line includes 13 extra base hits. He has drawn only one walk but those should come. Townsend is the best bet to seize the mantle of first baseman of the future for the O's.
CF Trent Mummey earned a promotion to Frederick a week ago and has continued his good work with 2 doubles, a triple, 4 walks, 5 strikeouts and an .812 OPS. He also has 15 stolen bases on the season and has only been caught twice.
RHP Dan Klein was promoted to Bowie after 15.2 innings of 1.15 ERA ball. This was a wee bit surprising since the plan was to stretch him out to start some games and I had assumed he would do that in Frederick.
Bowie Baysox
C Caleb Joseph continues to reassert himself as a legitimate prospect. He has more walks than strikeouts, 3 homers, 5 extra base hits overall and a .917 OPS.
1B Joe Mahoney has only played in 8 games but is picking up where he left off in 2010. You're not a prospect until...you are. If Mahoney can continue to OPS somewhere in the neighborhood of .938, he certainly will be one.
There is not much to highlight on the Baysox pitching staff but I will point out Ryohei Tanaka has 11 strikeouts in 11.2 innings of relief and a 3.09 ERA. Closer Brandon Cooney has a 1.13 ERA thorugh 6 games with 9 strikeouts in 8 innings with a 1.13 WHIP.
Norfolk Tides
There is not much to like in the Norfolk lineup right now except for 1B Brandon Snyder's hot start. Snyder has a .300/.364/.544 line, 5 homers, 7 doubles and a .908 OPS.
LHP Troy Patton has 10 strikeouts against just 2 walks in 11 innings pitched. He could help the Baltimore bullpen soon...if he can stay healthy.
Last week, I highlighted Manny Machado's fast start and mentioned that the only thing missing from him at the plate was some power. Consider the power provided.
Machado hit 5 homers last week on his way to an amazing .337/.451/.639 line for the year. He has walked more than he has struck out. He may not be in Delmarva much longer. And he made the Baseball America Prospect Hot Sheet.
3B/SS Jonathan Schoop has continued to impress with a .319/.379/.511 line for the year, number which would be eye-popping if not for Machado's demolition of Sally League pitching. Schoop and Machado are 19 and 18 respectively. We could be looking at the right side of the Oriole infield for the next 15 years.
One of my personal favorites, C Justin Dalles had a .896 OPS through 11 games and hit 2 homers and a double last week. With the catching in Frederick pretty slim, Dalles could soon be promoted to allow the younger C Michael Ohlman more at bats in Delmarva.
RHP Jacob Pettit has a 2.59 ERA over 5 starts with decent peripherals. Out of the bullpen, lefty Jason Gurka has struck out 20 over 13.1 innings while issuing just one walk.
Frederick Keys
Ryan O'Shea has a 3.53 ERA in the minors. His 1.99 ERA this season is the result of some great control (1.6 BB/9). If he keeps that up, he's an interesting pitcher to keep an eye on.
1B Tyler Townsend has been healthy and productive. His .316/.349/.570 line includes 13 extra base hits. He has drawn only one walk but those should come. Townsend is the best bet to seize the mantle of first baseman of the future for the O's.
CF Trent Mummey earned a promotion to Frederick a week ago and has continued his good work with 2 doubles, a triple, 4 walks, 5 strikeouts and an .812 OPS. He also has 15 stolen bases on the season and has only been caught twice.
RHP Dan Klein was promoted to Bowie after 15.2 innings of 1.15 ERA ball. This was a wee bit surprising since the plan was to stretch him out to start some games and I had assumed he would do that in Frederick.
Bowie Baysox
C Caleb Joseph continues to reassert himself as a legitimate prospect. He has more walks than strikeouts, 3 homers, 5 extra base hits overall and a .917 OPS.
1B Joe Mahoney has only played in 8 games but is picking up where he left off in 2010. You're not a prospect until...you are. If Mahoney can continue to OPS somewhere in the neighborhood of .938, he certainly will be one.
There is not much to highlight on the Baysox pitching staff but I will point out Ryohei Tanaka has 11 strikeouts in 11.2 innings of relief and a 3.09 ERA. Closer Brandon Cooney has a 1.13 ERA thorugh 6 games with 9 strikeouts in 8 innings with a 1.13 WHIP.
Norfolk Tides
There is not much to like in the Norfolk lineup right now except for 1B Brandon Snyder's hot start. Snyder has a .300/.364/.544 line, 5 homers, 7 doubles and a .908 OPS.
LHP Troy Patton has 10 strikeouts against just 2 walks in 11 innings pitched. He could help the Baltimore bullpen soon...if he can stay healthy.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Justice Gets Done!
USA USA USA! That's what they're chanting at Citizens Bank Park after hearing the news that Osama Bin Laden had finally been brought to justice. That is, been blown to bits.
This Week in Chat - 5/1/11
Where we distill all the weekly baseball chats down to their Oriole-centric essence...
Jonah Keri, FanGraphs.com
12:41 Comment From Big Jgke
Is there any division in baseball in which the top 4 teams in the AL East wouldn't all be contenders, outside of the AL East?
12:41 Jonah Keri: I don't think the Jays or Orioles are all that good this year. In past years, sure, you could have made the case about the Jays.
Marc Normandin, Baseball Prospectus
Charles Darwin (San Fran): Will Koji Uehara ever become a reliable source of saves now that he is the favorite? ALso, what are your thoughts on Edwin Jackson?
Marc Normandin: As Mike Petriello has said, as long as Uehera is healthy, he should be great in the role. I'm a big fan of Koji--I drafted him in a few leagues with the expectation the job would eventually be his.
Dave Cameron, FanGraphs.com
12:18 Comment From Rob
Matt Wieters has been on a tear since making an adjustment to a more upright batting stance about 2 weeks ago. What do you see in your crystal ball for him this season?
12:19 Dave Cameron: He's finally hitting for power, which was the missing ingredient the last few years. I still think he can be an all-star.
12:58 Comment From Bodhizefa
What's your favorite ballpark food and drink (from a specific park)?
12:58 Dave Cameron: In general, I avoid buying food at parks. I'm cheap, and it's not cost effective. That said, Boog's BBQ in Baltimore was pretty great.
Jim Callis, Baseball America
Steve Johnson (Boston): Your thoughts on Jonathan Schoop of the Orioles?? More upside than Machado???
Jim Callis: That's crazy on the upside, but Schoop is worth watching. One of Baltimore's better prospects.
Jack Moore, FanGraphs.com
12:44 Comment From Steve
Stil think Mark Reynolds can hit .220 and hit 30 homers? He's getting destroyed by AL East pitching right now.
12:45 Jack Moore:
I mean, that's not the highest bar anybody's ever set... I think he'll get there.
12:55 Comment From Bob B.
Prognosis on Adam Jones?
12:55 Jack Moore:
His problems are all BABIP (.226). He's not hitting any line drives right now, but he's a major league hitter, and I have to think he'll work his way out of it.
Keith Law, ESPN
Brady Anderson (Baldwin)
If you were the Baltimore GM who is your untouchables at trade deadline???
Klaw (1:37 PM)
I can't see why they'd trade Wieters or Matusz or Britton, but every veteran player should be available.
Jonah Keri, FanGraphs.com
12:41 Comment From Big Jgke
Is there any division in baseball in which the top 4 teams in the AL East wouldn't all be contenders, outside of the AL East?
12:41 Jonah Keri: I don't think the Jays or Orioles are all that good this year. In past years, sure, you could have made the case about the Jays.
Marc Normandin, Baseball Prospectus
Charles Darwin (San Fran): Will Koji Uehara ever become a reliable source of saves now that he is the favorite? ALso, what are your thoughts on Edwin Jackson?
Marc Normandin: As Mike Petriello has said, as long as Uehera is healthy, he should be great in the role. I'm a big fan of Koji--I drafted him in a few leagues with the expectation the job would eventually be his.
Dave Cameron, FanGraphs.com
12:18 Comment From Rob
Matt Wieters has been on a tear since making an adjustment to a more upright batting stance about 2 weeks ago. What do you see in your crystal ball for him this season?
12:19 Dave Cameron: He's finally hitting for power, which was the missing ingredient the last few years. I still think he can be an all-star.
12:58 Comment From Bodhizefa
What's your favorite ballpark food and drink (from a specific park)?
12:58 Dave Cameron: In general, I avoid buying food at parks. I'm cheap, and it's not cost effective. That said, Boog's BBQ in Baltimore was pretty great.
Jim Callis, Baseball America
Steve Johnson (Boston): Your thoughts on Jonathan Schoop of the Orioles?? More upside than Machado???
Jim Callis: That's crazy on the upside, but Schoop is worth watching. One of Baltimore's better prospects.
Jack Moore, FanGraphs.com
12:44 Comment From Steve
Stil think Mark Reynolds can hit .220 and hit 30 homers? He's getting destroyed by AL East pitching right now.
12:45 Jack Moore:
I mean, that's not the highest bar anybody's ever set... I think he'll get there.
12:55 Comment From Bob B.
Prognosis on Adam Jones?
12:55 Jack Moore:
His problems are all BABIP (.226). He's not hitting any line drives right now, but he's a major league hitter, and I have to think he'll work his way out of it.
Keith Law, ESPN
Brady Anderson (Baldwin)
If you were the Baltimore GM who is your untouchables at trade deadline???
Klaw (1:37 PM)
I can't see why they'd trade Wieters or Matusz or Britton, but every veteran player should be available.
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