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Here Come The New York Yankees The 2011-2012 Season Outlook

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New York Yankees -2011 Season Outlook
Posted on: March 27, 2011 10:23 pm
Edited on: March 30, 2011 7:04 pm
Score: 224

As a huge Yankees fan for my entire life, I follow this team very closing and I’m not afraid to say I did not like a move (such as the signing of Alex Rodriguez after he opted out). This is MY outlook on the team this year.

Catcher: This is a very tricky position. After having Jorge Posada here for a long time, we now have Russell Martin and Jesus Montero (or maybe Molina from what I’ve heard). Martin can be a good catcher when healthy an is an obvious upgrade defensively. Montero I feel would be better as a DH or stay in the minors. Fransico Cervilli, who will be back in May will add stability to the back-up catcher role, as he has done a nice job in the past.

First Base: Mark Teixera will have a bounce back year average wise, which should slightly increase his RBI and Runs total too. He is also very durable so the Yankees are fine here.

Second Base: Robinson Cano. Nothing else to say. He is great defensively and he has become an huge offensive player. He could be a serious runner for the MVP this year.

Shortstop: Derek Jeter. The face of the franchise should have a bounce back year as he gets 3000+ hits. His defense will decline but he is still an important piece for this team.

Third Base: A-Rod. he will have another typical year with all the hoopla, but I expect a slight increase in HRs and RBIs according to his trends.

Outfield: This is a good group of OFs. They have Nick Swisher who has a good arm and a nice power bat. he will lose in average but he should still hit a respectable number. Brett Gardner is the Yankees speed guy and since he may hit leadoff more often, he has a chance to get over 60 steals. If he stays healthy, he may also hit around .300. Defensively, he fine. Now the question mark I have is Curtis Granderson. I do not think he is a good fit but that just me.

Reserves: This is a good bench, better in years past. The Yankees also have enough guys in the minor to bring up if they are not fine with the guys they have right now.

Starting Pitching: I beleive they made a mistake keeping the soft tossing Freddy Garcia in the rotation since teams like the Red Sox and Rangers will whack him around. I thought Bartolo Colon even with injuries and inning limit should have been the guy. Ivan Nova should surprise a lot of guys and so should A.J. Brunett. He had a good first half last year, before blowing up completely. C.C. sabathia is still the ace and Phil Hughes may struggle if he can’t find some velocity. The Yankees have a lot of young guys in the minors that can pitch and I expect one or two of them to come up this season to get their licks in the majors.

Bullpen: The 8th/9th inning guys are not a problem. I did not like the spending on of Rafael Soriano but he is good insurance. Mariano Rivera is still the BEST CLOSER EVER, so he will maintain his part. Robertson and Chamberlain will be good 6th/7th inning guys and can eat up a couple innings if guys are taxed. I don’t like Loogan or Marte as a lefty specialist but it is a good thing Robertson has great numbers vs lefties.

Prediction: They will finish 1st in the AL EAST. When it comes playoff time, they will go as far as their top 3 SPs take them. Now that I can’t predict just yet.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/17679361/28118109

What is UR assessment of Sheriff: ACORN Targeting Me Taxpayer Money To Pay For Rev. Al Sharpton’s Valley Visit?

Question by ❶•☆•xXx•☆— BOMB ♥ SHELL☆•xXx•☆•❶: What is UR assessment of Sheriff: ACORN Targeting Me Taxpayer Money To Pay For Rev. Al Sharpton’s Valley Visit?
PHOENIX — Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has launched an investigation into embattled community action group ACORN to see whether the organization is behind a federal lawsuit against him.

According to Arpaio, ACORN is secretly behind Melendres v. Arpaio, which alleges Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies engaged in racial profiling.

His attorneys issued subpoenas Thursday to the organization’s Washington, D.C. offices, even though ACORN’s headquarters are in Louisiana.

The subpoenas ask for any correspondence relating to the Melendres case between ACORN and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, the Department of Homeland Security, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the law firm representing the plaintiffs.ACORN’s Arizona director Monica Sandshaefer denied her organization’s involvement.

“Some other organizations are (involved) — we are not,” she said. “Frankly, we were caught a little bit off guard by the subpoena. It seems very nonsensical to us.”

Arpaio also said he wants to know if ACORN paid for Rev. Al Sharpton’s Valley visit.

Sharpton visited the Valley during the summer and, standing next to ACORN director Bertha Lewis, demanded the sheriff’s resignation.

“You don’t think Al Sharpton goes anywhere without being paid?” Arpaio said. “So who pays him?”

Arpaio wants to know if ACORN, which receives less than 10 percent of its income from the federal government, used taxpayers’ money to bring Sharpton to the Valley.

“We’re going to prove it,” the sheriff said. “We’re going in and going to find every penny they spent against this sheriff to keep me from fighting the illegal immigration.”

Sandshaefer said the organization receives the majority of its funds from grassroots efforts. In fact, the recent U.S. House of Representatives vote freezing the group’s federal funding will not affect the Arizona branch at all, since it receives no money from the government.

Arpaio said the timing of the subpoenas had nothing to do with the recent release of videos showing ACORN members offering tax assistance to people who described themselves as a “pimp” and a prostitute.

“We have to prepare for trial, so I don’t care what’s happening with all these undercover videos,” the sheriff said. “(The videos have) no bearing on what they’ve been doing here locally.”

Sandshaefer disagreed.

“This is really about Sheriff Joe attempting to get onto the ‘Bash ACORN’ bandwagon” to distract people from the issue at hand, she said.http://www.kpho.com/news/20991239/detail.html

Best answer:

Answer by Kize
This does not surprise me at all. most said for a long time how corrupt acorn was, and the proof was right out in front of them to see. I am glad it is finally coming out about these groups such as this.

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day! 

			High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today Apr 13		Sunny	82°/62°	0 %
Thu Apr 14		Partly Cloudy	82°/70°	20 %
Fri Apr 15		Scattered T-Storms	82°/61°	50 %
Sat Apr 16		Sunny	78°/58°	0 %
Sun Apr 17		Sunny	77°/67°	0 %
Mon Apr 18		Isolated T-Storms	83°/72°	30 %
Tue Apr 19		Partly Cloudy	84°/70°	10 %
Wed Apr 20		Scattered T-Storms	83°/66°	60 %
Thu Apr 21		Scattered T-Storms	84°/64°	60 %
Fri Apr 22		Partly Cloudy	82°/65°	10 %

Good Morning NOLA!  Happy Hump day, today is Wednesday for those of you who have lost track.  Wasn’t it a beautiful day yesterday.  That breeze blowing through the Quarter was perfect. Spring has always been my favorite time to be in the Quarter. It will be sunny this morning but will warm up as the day goes on.The high will be eighty-two degrees today.  But look for cooler temps tonight with a low in the sixties. It will be a little breezy which is always welcome when the humidity is seventy percent.  The forecast is showing just a few scattered storms this week probably on Friday.  It never hurts to keep the umbrella handy. There is still lots going on in the city as usual.   I will  be at the 1850′s House Store sigining books in a couple of weeks. I will let you know exact dates as I get them. So make plans to come out a get your personalized copies of “I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!” and “IF I Were A French Quarter Rat”.  Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day! 

			High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today Apr 03		Sunny / Wind	83°/71°	0 %
Mon Apr 04		Scattered Strong Storms / Wind	83°/55°	50 %
Tue Apr 05		Sunny	70°/53°	0 %
Wed Apr 06		Sunny	77°/64°	0 %
Thu Apr 07		Mostly Cloudy	81°/71°	20 %
Fri Apr 08		Partly Cloudy	86°/71°	10 %
Sat Apr 09		Partly Cloudy	86°/67°	20 %
Sun Apr 10		Scattered T-Storms	84°/67°	30 %
Mon Apr 11		Scattered T-Storms	82°/60°	60 %
Tue Apr 12		Scattered Showers	79°/58°	40 %

Good Morning NOLA!  days.  Happy Sunday! It will be a lttle windy but warm today. The high will be just over the eighty degree mark. The forecast is showing more rain for later in the week too. It is only suppose to be isolated thunder storms but be prepared. Tomorrow shows strong storms and high winds.  I will have the umbrella at the ready but there is plenty of cover in the Quarter.  What’s a little rain after all? The sun should make its appearance again just in time for the weekend. There will be lots going on as usual.  I am taking a break so I will not be at the 1850′s House Store this weekend but will be back on the Square the following weekend. So make plans to come out a get your personalized copies of “I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!” and “IF I Were A French Quarter Rat”.  Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.

New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day! 

High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today Mar 26		Partly Cloudy	83°/70°	20 %
Sun Mar 27		Mostly Cloudy	83°/66°	20 %
Mon Mar 28		Mostly Cloudy	81°/67°	20 %
Tue Mar 29		Scattered T-Storms	83°/68°	40 %
Wed Mar 30		Scattered T-Storms	74°/63°	40 %
Thu Mar 31		Scattered T-Storms	74°/50°	40 %
Fri Apr 01		Isolated T-Storms	67°/57°	30 %
Sat Apr 02		Sunny	78°/60°	0 %
Sun Apr 03		Scattered T-Storms	79°/59°	60 %
Mon Apr 04		Partly Cloudy	79°/57°	10 %

Good Morning NOLA!  It’s going to be a hot one today. By this afternoon we will reach near record  high in the  eighties.  Only a twenty percent chance of rain in the forecast today but our chances increase over the weekend.  By Monday of next week we will see a forty percent chance.  The forecast is showing a twenty percent chance of showers for Saturday and Sunday. It is only suppose to be isolated thunder storms but be prepared. Tuesday looks like it will start a few days of rain for the Big Easy.  I will have the umbrella at the ready but there is plenty of cover in the Quarter. What’s a little rain after all. So don’t let that keep you from coming out to the French Quarter to see me at the 1850′s House Store.  I will be signing my latest book “If I Were A French Quarter Rat” and also  ”I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!”  Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.

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Photo taken at the Thrice/Brand New show. November 20, 2007, at the House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Video up on YouTube, see my profile for the link.

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Oxford, Mississippi based band Colour Revolt, live at the Spanish Moon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Videos from this show are up on my Youtube, see my profile for the link.

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During the opening number (Welcome to Bangkok), the back lights slowly came up as the song progressed. It gave a really cool hazy/shadowy figure feel to the band.

Photo taken at the Thrice/Brand New show. November 20, 2007, at the House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Video up on YouTube, see my profile for the link.

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day! 

			High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today Mar 23		Mostly Sunny	83°/65°	10 %
Thu Mar 24		Partly Cloudy	80°/57°	10 %
Fri Mar 25		Mostly Sunny	79°/66°	10 %
Sat Mar 26		Partly Cloudy	83°/67°	20 %
Sun Mar 27		Isolated T-Storms	83°/66°	30 %
Mon Mar 28		Scattered T-Storms	82°/60°	40 %
Tue Mar 29		Scattered T-Storms	74°/54°	40 %
Wed Mar 30		Sunny	73°/57°	0 %
Thu Mar 31		Showers	75°/54°	30 %
Fri Apr 01		Partly Cloudy	75°/57°	20 %

Good Morning NOLA!  It’s hump day and personally I am glad.  I hope things are better on this side of the hump.  The morning will be a little cloudy but don’t worry the sun will  be out in all it’s glory a little later.  By this afternoon we will reach a high of eighty-one.  It will be another breezy day today with winds at sixteen miles per hour.  No rain in the forecast today but our chances increase over the weekend.  By Monday of next week we will see a forty percent chance.  The forecast is showing a slight chance of showers on Saturday and only isolated thunder storms for Sunday. So don’t let that keep you from coming out to the French Quarter to see me at the 1850′s House Store.  I will be signing my latest book “If I Were A French Quarter Rat” and also  ”I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!”  Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.

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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast

Welcome to the Sharon Denise Talbot New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day! 

			High / Low (°F)	Precip. %
Today Mar 16		Mostly Sunny	74°/54°	10 %
Thu Mar 17		Mostly Sunny	78°/57°	10 %
Fri Mar 18		Mostly Sunny	78°/58°	0 %
Sat Mar 19		Partly Cloudy	76°/57°	10 %
Sun Mar 20		Sunny	78°/60°	10 %
Mon Mar 21		Sunny	77°/65°	0 %
Tue Mar 22		Partly Cloudy	78°/62°	10 %
Wed Mar 23		Scattered T-Storms	78°/58°	30 %
Thu Mar 24		Showers	75°/54°	30 %
Fri Mar 25		AM Clouds / PM Sun	72°/56°	10 %

Good Morning NOLA!  It’s a little on the cool side this Wednesday morning. We have woken up to temperatures in the low fifties but don’t worry there is lots of sun on the schedule for today.  It will warm up into the low to mid seventies for the high today but dropping into the fifties again tonight.  Only the slightest ten percent chance of rain in the forecast today.  I don’t think we have anyting to worry about though.  The highest chance for rain in our area won’t be until about a week from now and then that is onl thirty percent right now.  I think clear skies and warm spring like days are on the agenda now for a while.  If you haven’t made plans for the weekend yet pencil in a trip to Palmer Park on Saturday for the CDP Spring Fair and then on Sunday you can swing by the French Quarter and visit with me on Jackson Square for my book signing at the 1850′s House Store.  everyone needs a signed copy of” If I Were A French Quarter Rat”.  See y’all in NOLA!

Sharon Denise Talbot

Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.

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Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana video 9 INSIDE OAK ALLEY!!!..HAUNTED.

Oak Alley Plantation October 2010 quite interesting I think the house is actually haunted..there were deaths in there. I found it very odd they would not let us in the kitchen and we could NOT enter on the 3rd floor at all. They tried saying it was a fire hazard! whatever! there happened to be a festival there that day so it ended up being really fun. I did manage to get some video of inside the plantation although for some reason they said camaras were not allowed. Watch the other video’s and you will be able to see the inside!!!
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Oak Alley Plantation October 2010 quite interesting I think the house is actually haunted..there were deaths in there. I found it very odd they would not let us in the kitchen and we could NOT enter on the 3rd floor at all. They tried saying it was a fire hazard! whatever! there happened to be a festival there that day so it ended up being really fun. I did manage to get some video of inside the plantation although for some reason they said camaras were not allowed. Watch the other video’s and you will be able to see the inside!!!
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