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Masahiro Tanaka pitches like an ace again as Yanks pound Rays

Masahiro Tanaka pitches like an ace again as Yanks pound Rays


By George A. King III

April 18, 2015 | 10:46pm

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Questions about Masahiro Tanaka’s elbow never will end because he pitches for a living and the risk of the hinge coming apart is high for any hurler at all levels.

Yet, the way Tanaka dominated the Rays Saturday night in a 9-0 Yankees victory, witnessed by an announced Tropicana Field gathering of 20,824, the decision to rehab a small tear in the ulnar collateral ligament instead of having Tommy John surgery last summer was a wise one for one night.

After two subpar starts that resulted in a 7.00 ERA and a 1-1 record, Tanaka smothered the Rays and watched a late-game hitting orgy led by Chris Young’s seventh-inning grand slam turn an early pitching duel between Jake Odorizzi and Tanaka into a laugher.

The 5-6 Yankees’ second straight victory avoided them losing the season’s initial four series for the first time since 1966 and put them in position to sweep three from the Rays Sunday.

In seven shutout innings, the longest outing of the young season for Tanaka, gave up two hits, fanned eighth, didn’t issue a walk and faced four batters with runners in scoring position. He is 2-1.

Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif discusses framework Iran nuclear deal

Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif discusses framework Iran nuclear deal

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Mohammad Javad Zarif

By Robin Wright

April 16, 2015
  
Iran's dealmaker

Mohammad Javad Zarif is the happy face of Iran’s stern revolution. I’ve known him three decades, as he helped end the Iran-Iraq War, free American hostages in Lebanon and broker a new Afghan government after the Taliban’s defeat. Now, as Foreign Minister, he’s the pivot in nuclear diplomacy. For 18 months, the world’s six major powers have courted him as they have no other foreign official. The goal is to formalize the blueprint of a nuclear deal by June 30. Educated at two American universities, Zarif is well qualified to reconcile the revolutionaries and the world. As Iran’s ambassador to the U.N., he engaged many in Congress. In March, an Iranian poll picked Zarif as man of the year. When he returned from the talks, he was mobbed. After a deal, Zarif would be the natural go-to guy for broader détente with the world too.

Wright is a joint fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Woodrow Wilson Center

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift performs 'Blank Space' | BRIT Awards 2015

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Taylor Swift

By Mariska Hargitay


April 16, 2015

Pop phenomenon

Taylor Swift: megawatt talent, an extraordinary spirit, an impossibly charming blend of impishness, poise and radiance to spare. All of it combines to rock me back on my heels every time I see her. Both literally and figuratively, she’s a woman who writes her own songs. That makes for music that’s personal, of the moment and impossible to resist.

I’m amazed at how much earned wisdom Taylor threads into her work. She seems tuned in to the greater good, and she embraces—thoughtfully and authentically—the chance to contribute to the world. I’m always trying to find the best words to talk to my kids (and myself) about growing up, but you can’t top her beautifully articulated advice. The haters are gonna hate, but, well, shake it off. She illuminates our inner music that lets us dance to our own beat.


Along with her staggering list of accomplishments, perhaps the most exciting thing about Taylor is that she’s just getting started with what she plans to mine from her fierce, curious, boundlessly talented and beautiful heart.

Also, it doesn’t hurt that she named her cat after me.

Hargitay, an actor and activist, stars as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU

「今日の言葉」Strength

Strength

Saturday, April 18, 2015

http://www.dailyword.com/dailyword/strength-saturday-april-18-2015

I am empowered by divine strength.

Whatever I face, I can move through it with grace. The stabilizing power of God’s strength is within me. I call forth this spiritual resource for whatever time, energy, and clarity I need. I move forward with unwavering faith, balance, and grace.

When I trust in divine strength, I am poised and self-confident. I am blessed and I bless others. My inner strength soothes and calms those around me. Conflicts or drama yield to the power of Spirit.

Centered in God, I make steady progress and overcome challenges with peace and joy. My heart is comforted and secure. I persist and endure, supported by the love of God.


For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.—Isaiah 30:15

Carpenters I NEED TO BE IN LOVE（青春の輝き）

Carpenters　I NEED TO BE IN LOVE（青春の輝き）