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Kasten on the organization -- and on the radio
Stan Kasten just met with reporters a few minutes ago, shortly before he appeared on 980 AM. Here's what he had to say, first to us and then a few snippets from his radio appearance:
More Exercise Induces Women to Eat Treats
Overweight women who engaged in exercise for one to two hours a week lost several pounds over six months without dieting. But paradoxically, those who exercised even more - three hours a week - failed to lose as much as expected. Click here for more information on Weight Loss.
Food Network sees spike in ad revenue
The economic downturn didn't hurt the Food Network in the first quarter of 2009. Thank goodness for food -- and the Super Bowl.
Fallon 'tweets' for late-night success
Former SNLer Jimmy Fallon is using his mastery of the digital world to improve his chances of success in his new gig -- host of NBC's "Late Night." We're pulling for you, Jimmy.
Troubling signs from Eastern Europe
Serious destabilization from the global economic crisis could emerge there first.
A little day-after news
Pretty quiet day here at Space Coast Stadium; a few players are trickling in and out of the clubhouse, and Randy St. Claire engaged in a spirited game of Wiffle ball with some of his pitchers. But since you're probably more interested in how this team is functioning a day after Jim Bowden's resignation, here's what I know:
Middle East diplomacy still smoke-filled
The smoke-free concept is a long way from reaching the Middle East halls of diplomacy, let alone restaurants and other public places.
Fantasy Rankings - Third Basemen
Third base is usually a premium position in fantasy, but this year's crop is uncharacteristically thin. Only the top three - Alex Rodriguez, David Wright and Aramis Ramirez - finished among the top 30 hitters in my league last year, and there are only a few third basemen with a realistic chance of joining them in this year's top 30 when it's all said and done. Evan Longoria could emerge as an elite player, Chipper Jones and Garrett Atkins are safe bets and Chris Davis is a nice prospect, but after that you're left with a big group of similarly solid but unspectacular options.
Canty signs with Giants
The Redskins' backup plan joins the defensive end rotation in New York
Federal agency issues guidelines to end overfishing
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Service has lumped together recreational and commercial fishing segments in the U.S., believing that overfishing in the oceans can be ended by 2010. Good luck to all the parties involved; they'll need it.
Manny on Bowden; Flores to have MRI
Much of Manny Acta's post-game press conference after a 7-5 loss to the Orioles, predictably, was about the resignation of Jim Bowden. Here's the transcript of what he had to say about his former boss (more news to follow at the bottom):
Adam Dunn to WBC
Adam Dunn will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, the Nationals announced today.
A Sunday mid-game update
Scott Olsen threw two scoreless innings in his first start of the season, though he had at least one would-be homer knocked down by the wind. The Nationals trail 6-1 through six innings.
