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So, we know with some certainty now that the issue was bigger than a "technicality", which should be surprising to no one given the rigor of MLB's testing process. Incidentally, it's just so ironic that talking heads chose to write off this decision this way after talking up the strength of the 13-0 record until yesterday. There's still something missing here, in my view, and maybe you all can help me out. If the entirety of the explanation follows the trail of Carroll's scientific explanation involving identified and repeatable degradation of the sample upon improper or extended storage, then MLB's reaction doesn't make sense to me. If I was MLB, in that case, I would take the result as a win (many have discussed this previously). I would throw the employee of the testing agency under the bus, individually, and claim that the process is still whole and reliable. It's actually a fairly easy message. Yes, MLB is talking about amending the policy to prevent the so-called chain of custody break, but they could do that while still coming out claiming the process worked. So, why aren't they taking this as a win? It seems like it's the smart thing to do. MLB has smart PR people. That's standard spin. What else is going on that is making them go so negative? There really must be something deeper that calls into question their entire process, and I predict that we'll hear it from Braun - the PR mission thus far may have been to undermine his credibility on his eventual announcement. -
I got what appeared to be HD quality through my Apple TV, but I also basically never got it to work on my laptop. At best, I got a few minutes of HD there if I had no other apps/windows drawing from my network connection and if I lucked out and had few people on my cable node. Otherwise it wouldn't even load. Even on the big fat networks at my university, it was typically nonfunctional at high video quality. Disappointing.
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My Apple TV is essentially the core of my home entertainment. No cable, just Netflix and MLB.TV (as well as the other non-subscription Apple TV features). I used it for Brewer games after the move to Atlanta, and it was great. I'd never previously had MLB.TV. I actually watched other games a lot more than I expected to, and incidentally having the service available to me off of my laptop was awesome when traveling. I echo statements about needing decent broadband speed, but it's otherwise totally worth it.
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This might win the thread.
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I agree strongly. That is just the type of thing to address in a cover letter. That said, a lot of employers are going to jump immediately to thinking about what it'd take to meet you in person. If it's a serious, salaried position, a lot of employers will go through the expense of flying you out. Many won't and search for local candidates because of that. I used to work in recruiting for a large company, and it's actually putting the recruiter in a tough spot to offer to travel on your own dime, as you're essentially putting the decision about spending hundreds of dollars of your own money in his or her hands. That's awkward for anybody. If you're really serious about it, I'd try to introduce the idea (sort of like you're saying with calling back) in a way that does not put the decision about the expense on that person. You also want to avoid desperation. I remember interviewing candidates now and then who happened to be passing through town (no big deal), but I wouldn't have asked them to do it and I would've felt miserable if I'd gone along with someone offering to fly out and then ended up not hiring them.
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If I were to give it a name, I'd probably call it a "________ Fallacy" It sounds like you're talking about someone who irrationally discounts the general randomness of mistakes and becomes convinced that some other force is in play affecting outcomes. I can see how confirmation bias and self-fulfilling prophecies do come into play. The example that comes to mind is the person who has had a few unfortunate happenstances and says "Watch out, I'm having a bad day." It can ultimately be self-fulfilling if their deteriorating mood as a result the happenstances leads to further bad stuff that was made more likely to occur because they happened to be upset (e.g. snapping at a coworker and getting reprimanded). Maybe I'd call it the "Bad Day Fallacy"? I'm not convinced I fully understand what you're talking about, though.
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Recently visited Terrapin Brewery in Athens, GA. They have a Lakefront-esque "Tour" that they give 3 days a week, which is mostly just standing around a big open area in the brewery drinking their beer. I tried their very good Moo-Hoo chocolate stout and an exceedingly competent Double/Dubbel Feature belgian-style. I find their more widely available beers (Rye, Golden Ale, etc.) to be pedestrian, so it was nice to find out that they have some tasty seasonals.
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I live in Atlanta now, so I guess it'll just be that much more familiar of an experience whenever I get back to Miller Park.
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Yep, I agree. I would guess that the people who get offended about this are actually just embarrassed to be called out and it's coming out as anger. Some will be contrite (generally the more emotionally secure folks), others won't be. The funny/nice thing about it is that an observer - even if that person is also someone who gets angry when caught in a lie - will usually see the ridiculousness in another person's complaint. So, it doesn't go very far, grapevine-wise. Larry: "Doug, you'll never guess what a jerk Patrick425 was being today."Doug: "What'd he do?"Larry: "I sent him an email asking for the TPS report that we have to submit by tomorrow, and he shoots me back this reply with one of MY emails from two weeks ago saying that I'd take care of it! Can you believe that guy!?"Doug: "Uhhhhm . . ."
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This makes it sound like he took something that he didn't know would increase T levels (or decrease E levels). We'll see how it plays out. I could see him being very clear about what he took, why he shouldn't have known, etc., but still getting the 50 game suspension. It'd have to fall on the 'blessed list', right?
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Welcome back Mike Rivera. "The Brewers have re-signed catcher Mike Rivera to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to big league Spring Training camp. He would earn $500,000 in the Majors." Comfort zone.
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His brother is currently being questioned regarding Halman's murder. Terrible news. Link Edited to remove some speculation on my part.
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Yes, generally, I think it is a good idea for any employer that is attempting gauge the ability of a candidate to perform a particular function to . . . have that candidate demonstrate that they can in fact do what they will be asked to do on the job. It's pretty amazing how often this doesn't happen at all - and certainly not just in MLB. (Caveat: You can't test everything, of course, and there is plenty that can be learned. But it's pretty darn easy to test someone's decision-making in MLB situations.)
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Does this mean that Ryan Braun voted for himself as Team MVP? EDIT: Nope, I'm an idiot.
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Arthur Rhodes will receive a World Series ring, regardless of outcome. That must be nice.
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Time for a quality AB. Let's go, Craigger.
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I don't know if this is what he was thinking, but there was no way he'd have time to dive, get up, and throw the runner out, so staying on his feet was his best chance.I suppose that's true. If you've had to take several strides to get there already, you probably don't have time to dive and complete the play.
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Hey, it's an inside strike.
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That play, right there, is why I really want someone other than Yuni. Why no dive? This is the NLCS.
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What's so hard is that innings like that (3 righties getting nothing off a good lefty) happen all the time normally - it just feels like it never happens to the Cards because it's as if they can do no wrong right now.
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I guess I can see why, if RR felt like he absolutely had to use Loe tonight (separate discussion) he wanted him in against all RHers and decided that was the best time to do it. That is, of course, operating almost entirely in a vacuum. I would've made different choices.
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Mr. Golden Hands.
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I'm on Postseason.TV only - was he safe?
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I want this run now, because I don't trust Prince against this guy.
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Derogatory terms are classy.
