News - Powered by Yahoo NewsAckley's ninth-inning bunt attempt a hot topic of conversatio
( Jesus Montero during his ninth-inning at-bat, which resulted in a foul out in the right-field corner. Photo by Associated Press). There's an interesting dichotomy between the frequent emails I get from readers frustrated with Eric Wedge's refusal (in their eyes) to play "small ball" while decrying his infrequency of sacrifice bunts; with the outrage by another faction in some instances when he ...
Wed, 09 May 2012 00:17:51 -0700 -
Bay Watch ? Mets Have Dilemma when Jason Returns: A Fan?s Vie
When Jason Bay re-enters the baseball universe after another New York Met eternal rehabilitation from injury, the team will face a minor dilemma.
Tue, 22 May 2012 14:18:00 -0700 -
Lack of twister data stymies forecast
The deadly tornadoes that struck the Kanto region last weekend have again shown the difficulties of predicting the phenomenon and the risk to the public. Compared with the United States, which reportedly experiences around 800 twisters each year, forecasting them is harder domestically because their infrequency has prevented scientists from gathering sufficient data.
Thu, 10 May 2012 11:04:43 -0700 -
Globoforce Redefines Performance Management with Launch of Talent Map
GloboforceŽ , the world?s leading provider of employee recognition solutions, today announced Talent Maps?, the industry?s first and only solution that connects employee recognition data with employee performance data.
Wed, 16 May 2012 05:33:00 -0700 -
Mark Spitznagel: The Austrians And The Swan - Birds Of A Different Feathe
Submitted by Mark Spitznagel, CIO of Universa Investments LP: a white paper The Austrians and the Swan: Birds of a Different Feather On Induction: If it looks like a swan, swims like a swan? By now, everyone knows what a tail is. The concept has become rather ubiquitous, even to many for whom tails were considered inconsequential just over a few years ago. But do we really know one when we see ...
Mon, 21 May 2012 19:41:19 -0700 -
Beacon Hill Roll Call: May 14-18, 201
Beacon Hill Roll Call, Volume 38 - Report No. 20, May 14-18, 2012
Wed, 23 May 2012 15:52:42 -0700 -
House approves bill to help veteran
House 154-0, approved its own version of a bill that would expand financial, housing and education benefits and many other services for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families. The Senate has already approved a different version and the House version now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Tue, 22 May 2012 04:12:40 -0700 -
BEACON HILL ROLL CALL: Valor Act unanimously approve
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on three roll calls and local senators on six roll calls from the week of May 14-18.
Mon, 21 May 2012 13:56:30 -0700 -
Beacon Hill Roll Call: $72M FY2012 supplemental budget OK'
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Legislature approves a $72M supplemental budget for fiscal year 2012. Among the provisions is one that would allow local school boards to decide if they should hold bake sales to raise funds.
Mon, 21 May 2012 12:45:49 -0700 -
McMillan in ferry investigation cal
THE SNP's Stuart McMillan has waded into the Gourock to Kilcreggan ferry fiasco - by asking public spending watchdogs to investigate the service. Mr McMillan has written to Audit Scotland calling for an immediate top-level probe into the tendering process for the ferry contract.
Sat, 12 May 2012 04:06:14 -0700 -