text: Share: Comments Print December 13, 2012 at 12:37 PM WNBA NOTES: New rules, status, extensions and a move to prime time Posted by Jayda Evans The WNBA brass convened last month and Renee Brown, the WNBA's chief of basketball operations and player relations, revealed its decision on new rules Thursday morning. Sorry, there's no anti-tanking rule to protect what many believed Phoenix was guilty of last season to grab a coveted No. 1 overall draft pick. And, thankfully, UConn legendary coach Geno Auriemma's idea to lower rims in women's basketball also wasn't installed. Here's the release on the rulings the league did make: The WNBA will implement new rules regarding flopping and defensive three-seconds, while also extending the three-point line, Chief of Basketball Operations and Player Relations Renee Brown announced today following the league's Board of Governor's Meeting. The rules will go into effect beginning with the 2013 season. "Flops that are intended to mislead referees into calling undeserved fouls or fool fans into believing a foul call was missed are a detriment to the game," Brown said. "With that, both the Board of Governors and the Competition Committee felt strongly that a player who, upon video review by the league, is believed to have committed a flop will, after an initial warning, be given an automatic penalty." "Flopping" will be defined as any physical act that, upon review, reasonably appears to have been intended to cause the referees to call a foul on another player. The primary factor in determining if a player committed a flop is whether her physical reaction to an action by another player (whether or not that action resulted in contact) is inconsistent with what would reasonably be expected given the force, direction, or nature of the action of the other player. An example would be a player who lunges, flails, or falls following minimal or non-existent contact with an opponent. Physical acts that constitute legitimate basketball plays (such as moving to a spot in order to draw an offensive foul) and minor physical reactions to contact will not be treated as flops. During preseason games, warning will be given for acts judged to be flops. Any player who is determined to have committed a flop during the regular season will, upon the first offense, receive a warning. Subsequent violations will result in fines of increasing amounts. Beginning with a sixth violation, a player will be subject to a further increased fine and/or suspension. The league will announce at a later date a separate set of penalties for flopping that will apply during the playoffs. The three-point line will be extended from 20 feet, 6 1/4 inches to 22 feet, 1 3/4 inches, consistent with the distance inherent in all FIBA competitions. "We extended the line to its current distance of 20 feet, 6 1/4 inches in 2004 and our three-point shooting percentage increased," said Brown. "Since then the talent level and the athleticism of our players has only continued to increase; and with a significant percentage of our players also playing – and excelling – internationally, this brings us into line with the international game. The extended three-point line and defensive three-second rule will create spacing and open up the lane. The improved spacing will create increased opportunities for athletic players to drive to the basket and either shoot or pass the ball back out to open players on the perimeter." Under the new defensive three-second rule, a violation will result in a technical foul being assessed if a defensive player violates the "actively guarding" guidelines. Following the free throw for the technical foul, the offense will maintain possession of the ball at the free throw line extended. Slight changes also have been made with regard to the use of instant replay as it pertains to flagrant fouls and the restricted area. Whereas previous rules allowed for replay review of Flagrant Foul 2's but not Flagrant Foul 1's, the level of the foul will now be assigned only after the play has been reviewed. Replay procedures are also being instituted during the final minute of regulation and overtime if officials determine the offensive player committed the illegal contact but are uncertain as to whether the defender was inside or outside the restricted area. As Brown states, the three-point line won't make a difference because it's now the same length as international ball, where most WNBA players fill rosters. Others have practiced from even farther out, so expect the three-point shot percentage to remain the same (35.3 percent). The other rules might as well be called "BG Guidelines" for presumed in-coming star Brittney Griner. The 6-foot-8 phenom is already a defensive problem in NCAA ball, averaging 21.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and setting the NCAA record for career dunks at eight. Plenty will try every trick in the book to get her out off the floor, so flopping is a great add. It's already cleaning up NBA ball, but I doubt it'll temper fans' ire toward officials for bad calls as Brown suggests. First thought on #WNBA rules change: Defensive 3-second change is all about Griner. — Jeff Fecke (@jkfecke) December 13, 2012 Hoping we won't see @bcgenius' headexplode as he watches W refs try to get the new defensive 3-second rule right. — Chris(@Chris_in_CT) December 13, 2012 Former Storm coach Lin Dunn, who led Indiana to its first WNBA championship in October, was part of the competition committee meetings in Atlanta. She was positive about the changes on Twitter. RT @jaydaevans: Hearing #WNBA to roll out new rules for 2013 season. Stay tuned…yes mam! all about growing the game! — Lin Dunn (@Coach_Dunn) December 13, 2012 RESERVE ME: The WNBA has announced Jan. 15, 2013 as the date for which the status of players will be announced. Basically this is when teams will have to cut ties with ballooning lists of reserve players. The Storm has dibs on Polish C Ewelina Kobryn, Australian posts Abby Bishop and Suzy Batkovic, Spanish PG Sylvia Dominguez, Czech Republic F Jana Vesela, 2012 third-round draft pick Keisha Hampton (DePaul) and Hungarian F Tijana Krivacevic. JACKSON UPDATE: Storm All-Star F Lauren Jackson was finally given a diagnose for her acute hamstring injury. The Australian native suffered through the pain when she returned to Seattle after competing in the London Olympic Games. Following Seattle's decisive Game 3 playoff elimination to Minnesota in the opening round, Jackson intimated her body was at the end of its rope. She's under contract to return to Seattle for the 2013 season. Jackson's main injury is a big tear in her adductor magnus muscle, which she first injured during Olympic preparations in the Czech Republic in June, according to the Canberra Times. "More than anything it was just frustration not knowing what it is, and that it could potentially end my career, (which) was something I had to deal with," Jackson, 31, told the newspaper. "I feel like finally I know exactly what it is, we all do and we know how to treat it. It's real relief. I'm with the best people and they know me well enough to know I was really scared, and now I'm not so scared any more." Jackson, a 6-6 post, is hopeful to play with the Canberra Capitals in January. She expressed confidence before leaving Seattle that her team of physicians in Australia could return her to her 2010 WNBA MVP form. REEVE STAYS: Minnesota rightfully is standing behind coach Cheryl Reeve. She agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Reeve led the Lynx to the franchises' first championship in 2011. Minnesota, which lost to Indiana in the 2012 WNBA Finals, has won a league-best 67 games under Reeve. Her 65.7 winning percentage ranks second in WNBA history. DRAFT SPOTLIGHT: The WNBA draft will be in the national spotlight for the first time in the league's 16-year history. The highly anticipated event will be April 15, 2013 on ESPN2 beginning at 5pm (PST). ESPNU will host the second and third rounds beginning at 6pm. In previous years, the draft was held in the morning for West Coast viewers and the latter rounds have been on NBA-TV, a premium cable station for most providers. The interest to move to a prime time slot was prompted by three current NCAA stars in Griner, Delaware F Elena Delle Donne and Notre Dame PG Skylar Diggins who are potential WNBA draft picks. Diggins' Fighting Irish lost to Griner's Bears for the 2012 NCAA championship. Baylor had a 42-game win streak snapped by No. 1 Stanford in November, Griner missing a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer. Phoenix won the draft lottery after finishing 7-27 in 2012 and has the No. 1 overall pick. Seattle (16-18) will select sixth overall. Only don't think it's a skimpy draft after the three budding All-Stars. Among the names Storm coach and general manager Brian Agler could select from are Connecticut G Kelly Faris, Ohio State PG Tayler Hill, and Maryland F Tianna Hawkins. Comments | More in Final Four, Storm, WNBA, WNBA Draft | Topics: Brian Agler, Brittney Griner, Cheryl Reeve


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When accidents happen on the slopes, there's no time to consult emergency manuals. Veteran skier and Sugar Bowl, CA and Royal Gorge, CO ski patrol member David Galson knows this better than almost anybody. To make sure he's up to speed with emergency medical procedures and techniques, he created a FileMaker Pro database and ported it to FileMaker Go on his iPhone.
"I'm a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and there are many medical terms and protocols to keep track of," he says. "My background is in data management, so it was natural for me to create a FileMaker Pro database to manage it all." Now Galson uses FileMaker Go on his iPad to brush up on terms and techniques. "With FileMaker Go, I can review the database when I have a few spare minutes here or there, even on the slopes. It'll help keep the knowledge fresh in my mind, which could very well be a life–saver."
Galson has skied his whole life. Data management, on the other hand, is a more recent pursuit. He worked for an environmental consulting company, collecting inspection data about buildings and remote facilities. "FileMaker Pro was the tool I used for data management," he says. "I eventually left the company I was working for to become a consultant. Now I have more free time. Skiing is one of my passions and I decided that I could devote my time and skills to the patrol."

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Vinod Khanna will be remembered for his welfare to people: President
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New Delhi [India], Apr 27 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of veteran actor Vinod Khanna. In a message to his son Rahul Khanna, the President has said, "I am deeply saddened to learn of the demise of your father, Shri Vinod Khanna." The President said a multi-faceted personality, Khanna was an iconic film actor, Parliamentarian, Minister of State for External Affairs and Union Minister for Culture and Tourism. "In his passing, the Indian film industry has lost a highly talented and acclaimed doyen, known for his powerful and versatile acting. He shall be remembered also for his contribution to the welfare of the people whom he served with commitment and sincerity in his various capacities in the Government of India," he added. "Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey the same to the members of your family. May you all have the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude," the President further said. The last rites of Khanna, who passed away at the age of 70 due to cancer, were performed at Worli crematorium in Mumbai. Entire film fraternity was present, including Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Ramesh Sippy and Abhishek Bachchan. The 'Mere Apne' star was admitted to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital on March 31 with complications arising out of severe dehydration. Bollywood's heartthrob, best known for his roles in the films such as 'Amar Akbar Anthony,' 'Qurbaani' and 'Insaaf' - died of cancer at a hospital here on Thrusday morning. He was born on October 6, 1946 and was seen in 141 films as one of the most prominent and celebrated stars of Bollywood. In 1982, at the peak of his career, the actor briefly quit the industry to follow spiritual Guru Osho Rajneesh. Khanna joined politics in the year 1997 and also became the union minister of external affairs in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. Khanna was also a sitting BJP MP from Punjab's Gurdaspur district. His sons Akshay and Rahul also had prominent Bollywood careers and his youngest son, Sakshi Khanna is on the brink of his Bollywood debut. (ANI)


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Creating a Series of Banner Ads for Autism Speaks
Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with the Autism Speaks organization and this is for solely educational purposes.
Autism Speaks, a science and advocacy organization dedicated to furthering autism research, has always been a company that is close to my heart. My brother was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as a young child, and so I grew up around autism support groups and lots of individuals facing the the autism spectrum.
One of the primary ways that Autism Speaks raises money and promotes awareness is through their annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks events. Across the country, groups organize to walk for the cause, and it is all supported through volunteers, families and local businesses. I have been to numerous of these walks and I have seen the impact that they have on the community.
That being said, I was excited to focus my Design Showcase this week on a worthwhile cause. I was assigned to create a series of banner ads that a company could use to advertise their current campaign. Since many of the walks take place during the second quarter of the year, I felt that this would be a perfect opportunity to promote them.
I began by looking at the company's current branding and color scheme, deciding that I wanted to achieve a simple style that matched the colors of the recognizable logo of the brand. Since the silhouetted puzzle piece is commonly associated with autism, I decided that I wanted to focus on that and other similar flat imagery.
Because the walk is a known annual event, I wanted the promotion line to convey a sense of establishment while also showing the organization's devotion to progress. I decided on the tagline "10 years of progress and still moving forward." I also decided to use a line of shoe prints as my main imagery to symbolize continuing forward while also literally referring back to the walk itself.
In making each ad, I had to adjust the recurring elements to display them in the most appealing format for each canvas size. For most of the designs, I made the logo the most prominent piece, though this approach worked better on the horizontal ads. I changed the size and arrangement of the text to effectively cover the blue space and draw the viewer's eye across the banner. I also kept the shoes in a right-facing horizontal pattern, only changing this for the skyscraper to keep the flow with the other ads and draw the viewer down the banner.
The final part of my assignment was to make one of the ads into a changing GIF. I decided to animate the skyscraper into three panels: The blank with just the logo, the added text, and the final completed banner with the call to action.


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2017 Sports Outlook
Sports Outlooks for New Rules and Procedures
January 2, 2017
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Here a list of suggestions we have compiled for new Rules and / or procedures that we think would improve sports near and far.
MLB: Speed up the game by eliminating mound visits and multiple pitching changes and consider the electronic proposal HBO Real Sports aired Tuesday, September 27, 2017.
High School: schedule games in a cluster (or same location) especially for conference play and monitor scheduling around graduation season where a students doesn't have to weigh the odds of a State finals contest or participate in graduation ceremony.
NBA: Whenever a play is being reviewed, teams must go to a neutral corner of the floor or even opposite of their bench. Teams can't receive a fake timeout. Also hire a true third (or fourth official) to speed up replays or questionable calls
NCAA: Get rid of one and done!!! If an athlete is so-called ready to go pro… let them – bye bye! But if you sign a letter of intent, it's good for three years like football. This way, those that think they are pro ready can go… but those that go to college, you can build a solid program around these students, be in somewhat control of your destiny and job security, and the athletes can polish up on their athletic skills. More to come on this one…
High School: Modify and better manage revenue generated tournaments where big name corporations aren't making mega dollars off the back of so-called student-athletes who receive nothing but exposure (wink wink).
NFL: Modify replays… hire a true review official at every game that works hand in hand with television broadcast. This official reviews the same stuff we see on TV, communicates the ruling down to the field all while the fans in the stands see the entire process live on the jumbo-trons…. This will definitely speed up the game and give the fans pure interaction to the game.
NCAA: Modify the scheduling… ALL top 20 (or 26, must be even) teams from the season before are opens up a slot on their schedule that the NCAA owns which in part they (NCAA governing body) makes teams play an out of conference foe so we can try our best to remove the statement "this team is undefeated but they didn't play anyone…"
High School: Make officials take fitness exams and be of how can we say physical appearance. Too often, officials are not in shape enough to keep up with the movement of today's game. If a team runs a hurry up and is moving the ball, they should not be penalized by an out-of-shape official who can't keep up.
High School: monitor scheduling around graduation season where a students doesn't have to weigh the odds of a State finals contest or participate in graduation ceremony.
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Student-Athletics Scholarships cover what???
November 7, 2016
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In short, Divisions I and II athletics scholarships are awarded in a variety of amounts and categories: Full, Partial, Academic, and a mix.
Now according to NCAA, full scholarships cover tuition and fees, room, board and course-related books. Most student-athletes who receive athletics scholarships receive an amount covering a portion of these costs. Many student-athletes also benefit from academic scholarships, NCAA financial aid programs such as the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund and need-based aid such as Federal Pell Grants.
Division I schools may provide student-athletes with multiyear scholarships. Additionally, Division I schools may pay for student-athletes to finish their bachelor's or master's degrees after they finish playing NCAA sports.
If a school plans to "reduce or not renew" a student-athlete's aid, the school must notify the student-athlete in writing by July 1 and provide an opportunity to appeal. In most cases, coaches decide who receives a scholarship, the scholarship amount and whether it will be renewed.
Please note this important fact…. "full ride" is NOT automatic! Full-ride scholarships are actually annual contracts, renewable by the institution from year- to- year, not guarantees of four years of financial support based on past accomplishments. One need only survey the college football landscape to see examples of star players who have been kicked out of the athletic program or, worse, out of school to understand the fragility of full-ride scholarships.
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While Athletic Full-time Scholarships are High Profile, They Are Exceedingly Rare
It is estimated that over 600,000 high school seniors play head count sports. An even larger number play equivalency sports. About $1 billion in athletic scholarship money is awarded annually to approximately 130,000 student- athletes. However, only about 25,000 scholarships are available for incoming freshmen. The math isn't promising. Therefore, it may not be wise for a family to rely solely on the possibility of their child being awarded a "full ride" to cover the costs of getting a college education.
There are however some other steps a family can take. One is to investigate the availability of academic and merit scholarships offered by each school. The student should also meet with the dean or administrator at his or her school responsible for assisting those seniors engaged in the process of applying for college. There are also research grants and essay contests for additional educational funding opportunities. Finally, to avoid any potential problems, contact should be made with the school(s) being considered and the athletic associations to which they belong for details about the regulations and requirements they may have regarding eligibility and financial aid.
Student- athletes planning on college should not rely solely on "assurances" that he or she should have no problem receiving a full ride. Managing expectations should be a priority for any family who dares to dream that their son or daughter may be awarded an athletic scholarship.
Are you unsure if your sport offers full-ride scholarships? Do you know what the average scholarship amount is for college athletes in your sport? Leave your questions in the comments section below, and we can answer them right away. We are also available on Facebook, Twitter, and Email!
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How many Official Visits can a student-athlete take
Is there a limit on the number of Official Visits a student-athlete can take?
August 25, 2016
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Here's everything you need to know about Official Visits:
If an institution pays for any part of a visit, it is considered an official visit. Typically the school will pay for travel, housing, meals and some entertainment costs.
•The school is allowed to pay for lodging, transportation, meals, and entertainment. That includes (1) round-trip transportation (rental car or airfare) for the student-athlete between home (or high school) and the campus, (2) you (and your parents) may receive 3 meals per day and (3) complimentary admissions to campus athletics events.
•Official visits cannot be made until the opening day of class senior year, no matter what division. The date will vary depending on your school.
•The NCAA allows 5 visits to D1 and D2 schools combined.
•You may only take ONE official visit per institution, no matter the division.
•Each official visit may be up to 48 hrs.
•The NCAA allows each school (DI, DII, and DIII) to offer official visits, but each school differs in policy and budget.
•Official visits are not allowed during dead periods.
•You are allowed an unlimited number of official visits to NAIA & D3 schools.
Who takes official visits?
Coaches usually offer official visits to their top recruits. You must be invited on an official visit by a coach; you cannot invite yourself on one.
How many official visits can a coach offer?
The number of official visits a college or team can offer depends on their budget each year. Division I schools usually can afford the most official visits, followed by Division II schools. NAIA and Division III colleges usually do not offer paid official visits, even though they are allowed to offer them.
How many official visits am I allowed to take?
Per NCAA rules, you are allowed to take no more than five official visits to Division I and/or Division II schools and you can only take one visit, per school. There is no limit on the number of official visits you can take at the Division III and NAIA levels, but you can only take one visit per school.
When can I take my first official visit?
You may begin to take official visits starting the opening day of classes, in your senior year of high school. You must also be registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center before you will be able to start taking official visits.
What does it mean if a coach offers me an official visit?
If a coach offers you an official visit, you are most likely very high on their list of recruits. Official visits are typically reserved for top recruits. If a coach does not offer you an official visit (especially at the Division I or II levels), you are most likely not very high on their recruiting list and you should look into other options.
How do I set up an official visit?
Coaches will usually extend an official visit offer during a phone conversation with you, but you do not have to wait for them to make the first move. It is okay to be upfront with the coach and ask him/her if they plan to offer you an official visit. Tell them that you are in the process of scheduling your official visits and you would like to know so you can plan accordingly. This will also show the coach that you are being seriously recruited at other places.
How do I know if a coach is offering an official visit vs. an unofficial visit?
Usually the coach will specify what type of visit they are offering you. If they don't specify and they asked you to visit during your senior year, you should always ask them to clarify what type of visit it is.
Are there any common questions a coach may ask during an official visit?
Here are some common questions a coach may ask during your official visit:
What other schools are recruiting you?
Be honest and if possible, list colleges that are comparable to, rivals with, or better than the institution you are visiting. This will make them want to fight for you more!
What colleges will you visit?
Be honest and name any schools you have visited officially or unofficially. If this is the first college you have visited state that you are in the process of scheduling the rest of your visits.
When can you commit?
If you are visiting your number one choice and feel comfortable committing, go for it! If you have other visits pending or feel you need more time, tell the coach you want to take your other official visits, just to make sure you make an educated decision. Ask the coach, "How long does your offer stand for?" and "When do I have to make my decision by?" You can also explain to the coach that you need to discuss the offer with your parents, which can buy you some more time.
Will coaches be evaluating me during a visit?
Yes! Just because you are offered a visit, does not necessarily mean you will receive a scholarship offer or even a spot on the team. The coaching staff already has identified you as a top prospect, but the visit gives them an opportunity to judge your personality, lifestyle and character. Usually, coaches will make an effort to match recruits up with team members who have similar personalities and lifestyles. Be yourself, but remember, coaches are looking for young men and women who will be a positive asset to their university and team and who get along well with others. At some point during or after your visit, the coaches will probably ask your host about you, so always be courteous, positive and respectful.
Is there anything in particular that I should pay attention to while on my visit?
Make it a priority to get a good feel for the college as a whole. You need to evaluate the campus, the students, your prospective teammates and the coaches. Ask yourself, "Is this a place where I can see myself being comfortable and happy, for four years, even if I could not play my sport?"
Will I be offered a scholarship?
Sometimes coaches make offers during a visit, but this is not always the case. If a coach does not bring it up, it is okay to ask if you are being considered for a scholarship or if there are any academic scholarships you should look into.
Are student-athletes allowed to tryout or practice with the team?
As an NCAA rule, Division I and Division III schools do not allow tryouts. On an official or unofficial visit, you may participate in workouts that are not organized or observed by the coaching staff. Typically, the workout will be lead by the team's captains and they must not be designed to test your athletic ability. Division II and NAIA schools are allowed to conduct one tryout, in the off-season of your sport, during your senior year.
Are there any times when visits are not allowed?
Yes. There are Dead Periods in which it is not permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations on or off campus. Dead periods generally fall right before the signing periods.
Remember, coaches need to see how good you are before they'll bring you on campus for a visit.
And for more, visit the NCAA web site for the official calendar
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2016-17 ACT/SAT Test Dates
August 6, 2016
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Test Date:October 1, 2016 /// Deadline to Register: Sept. 1 (Late Registration: Sept. 20)
Test Date:November 5, 2016 /// Deadline to Register: Oct. 7 (Late Registration: Oct. 25)
Test Date:December 3, 2016 /// Deadline to Register: Nov. 3 (Late Registration: Nov. 22)
Test Date:January 21, 2017 /// Deadline to Register: Dec. 21 (Late Registration: Jan. 10)
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Test Date:June 3, 2017 /// Deadline to Register: May 9 (Late Registration: May 24)
Test Date:September 10, 2016 /// Deadline to Register: August 7th (Late Registration: Aug 19)
Test Date:October 22, 2016 /// Deadline to Register: September 16 (Late Registration: Sept 30)
Test Date:December 10, 2016 /// Deadline to Register: November 4th (Late Registration: Nov 18)
Test Date:February 11, 2017 /// Deadline to Register: January 13th (Late Registration: Jan 20)
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2016 ASNN365 Boys Volleyball Teams-Players to Watch
2016 Amateur Sports 365 Boys Volleyball Teams and Players to Watch
March 24, 2016
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Here is our 2016 Boys Volleyball Teams and Players to Watch…. should be an exciting season!
Jake Hanes (Ohio State recruit)
Grant Burden
Colin Ensalaco (Ball State commit)
Lincoln-Way East
Eric Van Dyck (Lindenwood)
Lucas Galifos
Joliet Catholic
Blake Reardon (Ball State commit)
Ben Gabor
Aaron Kummer (St. Xavier)
Mike Burcl (Dominican recruit)
Patrick Bradford (Dominican recruit)
Lincoln-Way Central
Mike Kulinski (MIT)
Neal Brown
Adam Sargis
Danny Woulfe
Anthony Pfeiffer
Lincoln-Way North
Ethan Klosak
Jake Snyder
St. Rita
Liam Kelly
Aidan Mitchell
Joe Jendra
Tommy Kelly
Kyle Glotz
Lincoln-Way West
Scott Christensen
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The complete Star Wars movie series is coming to Apple's iTunes and many download services in digital HD on Friday, April 10. Until now, the movies have been conspicuously missing from the digital market.
Star Wars is finally going digital
The movies will include deleted scenes, cast and crew interviews, and behind-the-scenes looks into all six movies. There isn't any word on which versions of the movies we'll get this Friday—the original theatrical releases, or the updated bonus special effects versions that completely kill the growth of Han Solo.
He needs to be the pirate outlaw to give meaning to his decision to come to help Luke in the Death Star battle. This is all about character growth, and not turning iconic characters into flat cardboard representations just like the original Battlestar Galactica did.
George Lucas was the best thing and the worst thing that ever happened to Star Wars. He gave us an amazing story but couldn't let it be, so he just had to go back and mess it all up.
The iTunes Store, Amazon, and Google Play are offering the movies for US$19.99 each with pre-orders already underway.


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The fluff promotes the idea that the Unseelie are out promoting nightmares, giving children bad dreams etc. But there's no real way to back this up. Unseelie are treated first and formost as ravagers. As those who take glamour by destruction.. but why can't they spend time inspiring nightmares, rousing the anger to inspire works of art or even action
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The Ministry of Health has confirmed three more cases of the H1N1 strain of influenza (Swine Flu), but says that there is currently no cause for alarm because the number of cases is still relatively low.
Director of Health Services Dr. Marvin Manzanero explained that the new cases came from the Belize district, bringing the total amount of confirmed cases from that district up to five.
Manzanero explained that the ministry compares the number of detected cases against the amount recorded in years prior to determine whether or not any sickness is becoming a rising public health concern.
"We do that on a monthly basis, in some areas on a daily basis but I think we are not seeing any spike," Manzanero said.
He noted that the total eight cases are only those that have been reported, and that the Ministry expects that there are more cases left to be discovered. The MOH is on a sustained campaign of prevention, encouraging members of the public to adhere to proper hand washing and covering of sneezes to keep the virus from spreading.
The ministry confirmed the first cases on July 27, which included two males who have recent travel history to Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, and a pregnant female who resides in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico.LINKED NEWS ARTICLE


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I have definitely noticed added shine with my hair, along with more manageability. It has a great smell, with Australian Macadamia nut oil you'd expect nothing less. And with the added bonus of Aloe Vera in the mix it gives your hair a real treat.
The bottles are usually priced around £5.99, and I got my math head on to work out a price-per-wash value for money for you;
£5.99 ÷ 55 (washes from bottle of shampoo) = 11p a wash! Not bad at all!
(I have estimated the end result from what's left in my bottles, it could go on for longer!)
What's your favourite Aussie product?
(and have you read the labeling on the back of products, love the cheeky Aussie lot!)


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You need cold weather for cassoulet, that rustic, earthy and not-exactly-light slow-cooked indulgence. I make it at least once every winter, usually in February, when spring is still weeks away.
Cassoulet is an extremely particular kind of baked-bean dish, one accompanied by a lot of lore, legend and strong opinion. Once you have decided whose recipe to trust, there is work ahead of you. To make a proper cassoulet is a labor of love (several days' worth, in fact).
A truly proper cassoulet is a conglomeration of specific ingredients. There are, of course, the all-important beans, frequently flageolets, unless you adhere to the school that wouldn't consider using anything but Tarbais beans. Both are French varieties, and each has its own character. Flageolets, with their beautiful celadon green hue, have a nutty vegetal flavor, and remain firm and distinct even after hours of cooking. Tarbais beans, on the other hand, are off-white and are extremely creamy when cooked. Either is a fine choice.
Here in the United States, I am just as inclined to use (horrors!) another type of bean, perhaps cannellini, or the common round Great Northern. But there are so many other types of dried heirloom beans available, I might well choose one of those. I have been accused and found guilty not only of making cassoulet with lentils, but also of taking other liberties of which my French friends would not approve.
They would also be a bit shocked to find braised turkey in my cassoulet, but I am all for improvisation. In Southwestern France, the only kind of bird used in cassoulet is duck or goose confit. Duck fat or goose fat is deemed essential there, too. For my ad-lib cassoulet, turkey leg adds a similar depth of flavor, and I use a combination of olive oil, butter and pork fat (duck fat would be welcome, though). Cassoulet always needs garlicky pork sausage and lardons, found at any French butcher shop; smoked sausage and bacon from my local Ukrainian meat market stand in nicely.
Undeniably, making cassoulet requires a good deal of patience. The beans must cook slowly for their initial simmering, so they keep their shape. Braising the meat takes time, too. And once the various ingredients are assembled, they must be baked slowly as well. The cassoulet must be nursed along, with the right amount of broth added to keep it juicy, and the bread-crumb topping must be allowed to gain its golden brown color in a leisurely way. Many old recipes advise cooking for eight hours in a very low oven. The rationale is simple: Slow cooking allows the flavors to deepen and mingle, so the beans, meat, thyme and garlic can sing in unison. I have a friend who insists on serving cassoulet only after a day or two in the fridge, then heating it slowly, for the same reason.
One thing is clear: There's no room for anything else on the menu with cassoulet, except a garlicky green salad and fruit sorbet. And I'm afraid it is impossible to be satisfied with a modest portion.


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In honor of the upcoming United States holiday, we have released and made free this week, Death at Germantown. This short story is featured as one of the many great pieces of work in the anthology, Last Exit.
Death at Germantown
On October 4th, 1777 the continental army of the United States was defeated by British soldiers. It is said that the defeat came about due to an intense fog that had rolled in, blinding the American soldiers and causing disruptions in General Washington's plans.
But what was in that fog…? What slaughtered the troops…?
Death at Germantown is currently featured in this weeks episode of Weird Darkness, hosted by Darren Marlar. So after getting your free Kindle copy, you can also listen to this amazing performance and have the story come alive.


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This is going to be epic. The ALCS should be pretty good, too.
When the decade began, the idea of a Yankees-Angels rivalry seemed laughable. The Yankees were on their way to their fourth world championship in five years and the Angels hadn't made the postseason since 1986. Then came 2002. Having come two outs from a fifth title in 2001, the Yankees won the AL East for the fifth year in a row and were matched up against a surprising 99-win Wild Card team from Anaheim in the first round. The Yankees were the clear favorites, but after pulling out a come-from-behind win in Game One thanks to an eighth-inning homer by Bernie Williams, they were swept in the next three games by the relentless Angels, who went on to win the franchise's first pennant and world championship.
A losing season in 2003 seemed to paint the Halos as a fluke, but they came storming back in 2004 and won their division. Since then, the Angels have won the AL West in five of the last six years, went 30-18 against the Yankees from 2004 to 2008, and beat the Yankees in the ALDS again in 2005 in a nerve-wracking series that saw the Yankees blow fifth-inning leads in Games Two and Three and lose Game Five in large part because of an outfield collision between Gary Sheffield and Bubba Crosby that allowed two runs to score.
It was also that series that, to many minds, sealed Alex Rodriguez's reputation as a post-season choker. Rodriguez hit .133 in the series and, representing the tying run in the ninth inning of Game Five, followed a Derek Jeter leadoff single with a back-breaking double-play. The trick was that the Angels gave Rodriguez nothing to hit, walking him six times and hitting him twice. As with that double play, Alex got himself into trouble by expanding his zone and swinging at the junk he was being offered, but he still posted a .435 on-base percentage on the series. That devilish and effective strategy came from the mind of manager Mike Scioscia, who took over the Angels in 2000 and has presided over what has been by far the franchise's most successful decade.
The Angels seemed to have the Yankees' number again this year when they swept them in Anaheim just before the All-Star break to take a 4-2 lead in the season series, but the Yankees, as they did to the entire league, stormed back in the second half to even the series, thus avoiding losing the season set to the Halos for the first time since 2003.
Both teams swept their way to this year's ALCS, though the Angels did it in more convincing fashion against a superior opponent, the Red Sox, while the Yankees needed a pair of comebacks to beat the lowly Twins. For the Angels, it is their first ALCS appearance since they beat the Yankees to get there in 2005. For the Yankees, it's their first since they were victims of the Red Sox's groundbreaking comeback from a 0-3 deficit in games in 2004. Though both teams are postseason staples, making five of the last six, neither has reached the World Series since the Yankees out-lasted the Red Sox in the epic 2003 ALCS.
The blood isn't nearly as bad in this matchup, but the Yankees find themselves on an unfamiliar side of this one-sided rivalry. It's the Bombers who always come up short in this pairing. Having finally escaped the perilous best-of-five format of the Division Series, this rivalry will literally reach the next level over the next week. Though the Yankees are clearly the better team by objective measure, I expect the series will be hard-fought and heart-stopping. My official prediction is Yankees in seven, and I expect nothing less.
Derek Jeter (.334/.406/.465, 30 SB @ 86%)
Chone Figgins (.298/.395/.393, 42 SB @ 71%)
When broadcasters and baseball scribes talk about the Angels learning patience from Bobby Abreu, they're primarily talking about Figgins. Chone's previous career high was 65 walks, but this year he led the AL (besting even Abreu himself) with 101, posting a career-best .395 on-base percentage as a result. That spike in his walk rate is the only reason he even sniffs Jeter here. Derek has far more power, and Figgins, despite his speed and impressive gross stolen base total, makes too many outs on the bases (he led the majors in times caught stealing this year with 17). Another strike against Figgins is that he went hitless in the ALDS (the only other starter to go hitless in this year's LDS was Colorado's Clint Barmes), while Jeter crushed. Figgins did draw a walk, though.
Johnny Damon (.282/.365/.489, 24 HR, 12 SB @ 100%)
Bobby Abreu (.293/.390/.435, 15 HR, 30 SB @ 79%)
Abreu hit third for the Angels for most of the regular season, but in the LDS, Mike Scioscia moved him into what is really the most appropriate lineup spot for him, the two-hole. Bobby shed some power in 2009, but he got on base more often and stole more bases at a higher percentage this year than he did in either of his two full seasons as a Yankee and did it for a fraction of the price. Damon's power, meanwhile, was largely a product of the new Yankee Stadium as he hit a more pedestrian .284/.349/.446 on the road. Damon's perfect record on the bases is impressive, but he gave back a lot of those outs in the field, while Abreu improved over his dismal performance in right field for the Yankees in 2008. Also, in an inversion of the Jeter-Figgins comparison, Abreu crushed in the LDS, while Damon's only noticeable act was his pointless dive for Brendan Harris's triple in Game Two.
This is one of just two wins for the Angels, and suggests that the Yankees would be better off bringing back Abreu, who is four months Damon's junior, and letting Damon walk should they be unable to land Jason Bay or Matt Holliday for left field at an acceptable price this winter. But that's for another post . . .
Mark Teixeira (.292/.383/.565, 39 HR, 122 RBI)
Kendry Morales (.306/.355/.569, 34 HR, 108 RBI)
I juggled the middle three spots in the lineup to produce the closest comparisons. Putting Teixeira up against his replacement, Kendry Morales, was an obvious choice. Cuban defector Morales hit just .249/.302/.408 with 12 homers in 377 major league at-bats prior to 2009, but crushed in the minors, hitting .335/.374/.518 at triple-A over the last three seasons. He finally brought that production to the Show this year at age 26, but he still falls short of Teixeira, who is just three years older if Morales's official age is accurate, due to his his deficit in on-base percentage. Also, Scioscia hits Morales fifth, giving him fewer opportunities than Teixeira has in the Yankees three-hole. With numbers this close, that matters.
Alex Rodriguez (.286/.402/.532, 30 HR, 100 RBI, 14 SB @ 88%)
Torii Hunter (.299/.366/.508, 22 HR, 90 RBI, 18 SB @ 82%)
Hunter and Rodriguez match up because both missed roughly a month due to a leg injury. Hunter played in 119 games, making 506 plate appearances; Rodriguez played in 124 getting 535. Coincidentally, both were born in July 1975. Their work on the basepaths is a wash, otherwise Rodriguez wins this one easy, as you'd expect. Also, though Torii had a big homer in Game One, Alex had a far better ALDS, which isn't terribly predictive, but feels nice to say.
Hideki Matsui (.274/.367/.509, 28 HR, 90 RBI)
Vladimir Guerrero (.295/.334/.460, 15 HR, 50 RBI)
Another apt comparison in terms of age (Vlad is eight months younger, but seems older) and condition (both have been reduced to DH duties by a series of immobilizing injuries). However, full-time DH duty was enough to keep Matsui healthy this year as he racked up 526 plate appearances, while Guerrero still broke down, managing just 407 PA.
Despite his recent decline, Guerrero has still been worth a good ten wins more than the right fielders the Yankees have played in his place since George Steinbrenner opted to sign the 35-year-old Gary Sheffield instead of the 29-year-old Vlad prior to the 2004 season:
|Guerrero VORP
|Gary Sheffield
|Gary Sheffield
|Sheffield/Bernie Williams/Abreu
|Bobby Abreu
|Bobby Abreu
|Nick Swisher
Despite his poor regular season, Guerrero had a good ALDS, albeit without an extra-base hit. Matsui went just 2-for-9 against the Twins, but had a home run and three walks for a superior OPS. Given that Vlad doesn't walk much, his vanishing power gives Godzilla the edge over even a healthy Impaler.
Jorge Posada (.285/.363/.522, 22 HR, 81 RBI)
Juan Rivera (.287/.332/.478, 25 HR, 88 RBI)
Getting back to the actual Angels batting order, we have a pair of Yankee farmhands with similar triple-crown stats, though the full slash stats show Posada's obvious superiority, ditto the fact that Posada put up his counting stats in about 150 fewer plate appearances. That said, Rivera, who seemed like a throw-in when the Yankees dealt Nick Johnson to Montreal for Javy Vazquez, has far exceeded my expectations for him. Coincidentally, both Rivera and Johnson lost most (in Nick's case, all) of 2007 to a broken leg.
Robinson Cano (.320/.352/.520, 25 HR, 85 RBI)
Maicer Izturis (vs. RHP .290/.344/.428; 13 SB @ 72%)/Howie Kendrick (vs. LHP .313/.331/.500; 11 SB @ 73%)
None of these seventh-place hitters hit a lick in the LDS, but prior to that, Cano out-hit even the combined splits of the Angels' second-base platoon. That said, Hendrick, demoted in mid-June while hitting .231/.281/.355, thereby opening the door for Izturis to take over the bulk of the keystone duties, hit .351/.387/.532 after returning. With the Yankees giving a potential five starts to lefties CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte, Kendrick will get the majority of the at-bats at the position in this series. Kendrick is 8-for-12 career against Sabathia, a small sample, but a convincing one, which tilts this spot back toward the Angels. Still, Kendrick can't match Cano's power, is even less likely to draw a walk, and Cano beats Izturis easy.
Note: Izturis was better against lefties in '09, but that was a small-sample fluke that ran counter to his career history.
Nick Swisher (.249/.371/.498, 29 HR, 82 RBI)
Jeff Mathis (.211/.288/.308)/Mike Napoli (.272/.350/.492, 20 HR, 56 RBI)
It's not surprising that, having been one, Mike Scioscia has a weakness for defense-first catchers, but his habit of starting Mathis over Napoli defies explanation. It's nearly equivalent to starting Jose Molina over Jorge Posada. There's very little in their defensive stats to back up Scioscia's preference. Mathis isn't markedly better at throwing out runners. Napoli has hit .273/.359/.527 with 40 homers and 105 RBIs in 609 at-bats over the past two seasons, but he only plays half the time because . . . why? Edge: Swisher.
Melky Cabrera (.274/.336/.416, 10 SB @ 83%)
Erick Aybar (.312/.353/.423, 14 SB @ 67%)
The difference between the Twins and Angels is stark at the bottom of the order. The Twins ran out a bunch of over-extended bench players and minor leaguers. The Angels have real-life hitters down here (at least when Napoli starts). Aybar gives up too many outs on the bases and his slash stats are buoyed by his batting average, but Melky's foundation feels no more firm, giving the Angels the edge here.
Save for Jose Molina's lone at-bat as a starter in Game Two, no Yankee other than the typical starting nine came to the plate for the Bombers in the ALDS against the Twins. Of course, that was a three-game sweep, and the ALCS is likely to last at least twice as many games. Nonetheless, the Yankees have made one change to their playoff roster, dropping Eric Hinske to add pinch-runner Freddy Guzman. That effectively leaves them with a speed and defense bench devoid of a legitimate pinch-hitting option. So Brett Gardner or Guzman could pinch-run for, say, Jorge Posada or Hideki Matsui, but if that spot in the order should come around again, Jerry Hairston Jr. would be the most attractive pinch-hitting option. That seems like bad planning. Guzman is redundant with Gardner not getting starts, but with Melky Cabrera having struggled in the Division Series (2-for-12 with 5 Ks), Girardi has implied that Gardner just might draw some starts in center in this series, as well he should. Thus Guzman takes Gardner's place on the bench and Melky takes Hinske's for those games.
The Angels' bench is actually similarly constructed. Both teams are carrying three catchers, one who can rake, one who is likely to draw undeserving starts, and a rookie to back up the position should pinch-running be required. Both have a speedy white outfielder (the Angels' is Reggie Willits, who is actually a closer match to Guzman than Gardner). Both have an athletic, but generally punchless Junior (L.A.'s is Gary Matthews). The Angels will have good bats on the bench when Jeff Mathis and Maicer Izturis are starting, but they'll pay for it in the starting lineup. The Halos have an extra man in corner infielder Robb Quinlan, who's rendered largely irrelevant by the fact that the starting corner infielders are productive switch-hitters, as well as by his own futility this season. Call it a draw.
Though Joe Girardi hasn't made an official announcement, the Yankees are expected to take advantage of the off-day between Games Four and Five and go with a three-man rotation, barring the very unlikely event that they find themselves up 3-0 heading into Game Four. Such a rotation would find CC Sabathia starting on short rest in Game Four, but would still allow every other game to be started by a pitcher on full rest, including Sabathia in a potential Game Seven. Having Sabathia pitch three times in the series, including in Game Seven, is absolutely the right thing to do, but the plan could be washed out by the rain in the forecast for this weekend. For that reason, the matchups beyond Game Three will likely remain a mystery until this series moves to the West Coast.
LHP CC Sabathia (3.37 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 2.94 K/BB, 34 GS, 21 QS)
RHP John Lackey (3.83 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 2.96 K/BB, 27 GS, 16 QS)
Sabathia is the best pitcher on either team, but the Angels beat him both times they faced him this year, both times scoring five runs in 6 2/3 innings. However, both games came prior to the All-Star break, and Sabathia found another gear in August, going 8-0 with a 1.62 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and 4.21 K/BB in the ten-starts prior to his regular-season closing stinker. CC proved that final start a fluke in Game One against the admittedly weaker-hitting Twins, sloughing off his recent postseason struggles in the process. John Lackey beat CC on July 12, but that was then. Of greater concern was Lackey's strong performance against the Red Sox in Game One of the ALDS. Edge: Yankees, in part because this one could go down to the bullpens.
RHP A.J. Burnett (4.04 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 2.01 K/BB, 33 GS, 21 QS)
LHP Joe Saunders (4.60 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 1.58 K/BB, 31 GS, 13 QS)
Saunders draws the Game Two start to keep Jered Weaver at home, where his ERA was nearly two runs better. Scott Kazmir got beat up on the road in the ALDS, so Saunders. The catch is that Saunders' road ERA was a run worse than his home mark and, as the fourth-starter in the Halos LDS sweep, hasn't pitched since the regular season. Saunders did finish the season strong (7-0, 2.55 ERA in eight starts), but if that was so impressive, why didn't Saunders draw an earlier start against the Bosox? Saunders started against the Yankees twice this season, both times in Anaheim, the first bad, the second, part of that season-ending run, good. Burnett was typical A.J. in two starts against the Angels on the season, going seven but allowing four runs in California in April, and striking out 11, but failing to complete six innings in the Bronx in September. This game could go in any direction, but Burnett's the superior starter.
LHP Andy Pettitte (4.16 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 1.95 K/BB, 32 GS, 17 QS)
RHP Jered Weaver (3.75 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 2.54 K/BB, 33 GS, 20 QS)
As I alluded to above, Weaver's ERA at home this season was 2.90 compared to a 4.78 road mark, and he dominated the Red Sox at home in the LDS (7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 7 K). Andy Pettitte was better on the road, but not that much better (3.71 to 4.59). Weaver gets the edge here, but if the series goes long, his second start (be it Game 6 on full rest or Game 7 in rotation) will come in the Bronx. Ditto Pettitte, though Andy seemed to conquer the new stadium in the season's final two months.
RHP Chad Gaudin (4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 1.79 K/BB, 25 GS, 11 QS)
LHP Scott Kazmir (4.89 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 1.95 K/BB, 26 GS, 14 QS)
Sabathia will start against Kazmir in Game Four, but I wanted to show how well Gaudin actually matches up here based on the full regular season. Of course, Kazmir straightened himself out over his final nine starts (a common theme here), going 4-2 with a 2.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a 2.94 K/BB over his last eight starts. In fact, Kamzir's Game Three start in Boston in the ALDS was his worst outing since August 9, which apparently was enough to convince Scioscia to start Saunders over Kaz in Game Two. Kazmir's performance in Game Four will likely determine whether he, on normal rest, or Weaver on an extra day, starts a potential Game Seven, the choice being between a second start for Saunders, in Game Six, or Kazmir in Game Seven.
Mariano Rivera (1.76 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 6.00 K/BB, 44 SV, 2 BS, 6.032 WXRL)
Brian Fuentes (3.93 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 1.92 K/BB, 48 SV, 7 BS, 2.434 WXRL)
Fuentes has the edge in saves, but he converted just 87 percent of his opportunities (among his blown saves was one against the Yankees on May 1 in which he faced four batters and failed to get an out) and was a mere 39th in WXRL. Rivera, who converted 96 percent and led the majors in WXRL. To make matters worse, Scioscia has developed a habit of starting the ninth inning with a different pitcher, using Fuentes almost as a ninth-inning LOOGY, while Rivera will often enter in the eighth, particularly in the postseason. This isn't even close.
Behind Rivera the Yankees' bullpen is clearly superior to the Angels', only in part because the Yankee bullpen was the best in baseball (per WXRL) during the regular season. However, Phil Hughes wasn't terribly sharp in the Division Series against the Twins, and Joba Chamberlain, David Robertson, and Damaso Marte have only recently been restored to the pen. Thus, Joe Girardi's willingness and effectiveness in juggling rolls according to performance will be key to the Yankee bullpen's success for the remainder of the postseason. As for Scioscia, he'll take what he can get and hope his starters pitch efficiently and go deep into games.
The Yankees beat the Angels soundly in terms of both defensive efficiency and caught-stealing percentage and the two teams made almost exactly the same number of errors. The Yankees' defense is the most underrated aspect of what is truly a championship-caliber team.
The Angels stole 37 more bases than the Yankees during the regular season, but were caught 35 more times. That makes the Yankees the better basestealing team having swiped at an 80 percent success rate as a team to the Angels' 70 percent. As I just mentioned, the Yankees were also better at throwing out runners, with Jorge Posada and Jose Molina both catching 28 percent of attempting opponents. So don't believe they hype about the Angels' running game. All the running they do might actually benefit the Yankees as they'll run into some extra outs.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
2009 Record: 97-65 (.599)
2009 Pythagorean Record: 92-70 (.568)
Manager: Mike Scioscia
General Manager: Tony Reagins
Home Ballpark (multi-year Park Factors): Angel Stadium (103/102)
1B – Kendry Morales (S)
2B – Maicer Izturis (S)/Howie Kendrick (R)
SS – Erick Aybar (S)
3B – Chone Figgins (S)
C – Jeff Mathis/Mike Napoli (R)
RF – Bobby Abreu (L)
CF – Torii Hunter (R)
LF – Juan Rivera (R)
DH – Vlad Guerrero (R)
R – Howie Kendrick (2B)/S – Maicer Izturis (IF)
S – Gary Matthews Jr. (OF)
S – Reggie Willits (OF)
R – Robb Quinlan (1B/3B)
R – Mike Napoli/Jeff Mathis (C)
R – Bobby Wilson (C)
R – John Lackey
R – Jered Weaver
L – Scott Kazmir
L – Joe Saunders
L -Brian Fuentes
R – Kevin Jepsen
L – Darren Oliver
R – Jason Bulger
R – Ervin Santana
R – Matt Palmer
Key injuries:
RHP – Scot Shields (knee surgery)
RHP – Kelvim Escobar (shoulder tenderness)
RHP – Dustin Moseley (forearm surgery – nerve condition)
Typical Lineup:
S – Chone Figgins (3B)
L – Bobby Abreu (RF)
R – Torii Hunter (CF)
R – Vlad Guerrero (DH)
S – Kendry Morales (1B)
R – Juan Rivera (LF)
S – Maicer Izturis/R – Howie Kendrick (2B)
R – Jeff Mathis/Mike Napoli (C)
S – Erick Aybar (SS)
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New York Yankees
2009 Record: 103-59 (.636)
2009 Pythagorean Record: 95-67 (.586)
Manager: Joe Girardi
General Manager: Brian Cashman
Home Ballpark (multi-year Park Factors): Yankee Stadium 2.0 (103/103)
1B – Mark Teixeira (S)
2B – Robinson Cano (L)
SS – Derek Jeter (R)
3B – Alex Rodriguez (R)
C – Jorge Posada (S)
RF – Nick Swisher (S)
CF – Melky Cabrera (S)
LF – Johnny Damon (L)
DH – Hideki Matsui (L)
L – Brett Gardner (CF)
S – Jerry Hairston Jr. (UT)
S – Freddy Guzman (OF)
R – Jose Molina (C)
R – Francisco Cervelli (C)
L – CC Sabathia
R – A.J. Burnett
L – Andy Pettitte
R – Mariano Rivera
R – Phil Hughes
L – Phil Coke
R – Joba Chamberlain
R – Alfredo Aceves
L – Damaso Marte
R – David Robertson
R – Chad Gaudin
Key injuries:
RHP – Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder surgery)
OF – Xavier Nady (Tommy John surgery)
Typical Lineup:
R – Derek Jeter (SS)
L – Johnny Damon (LF)
S – Mark Teixeira (1B)
R – Alex Rodriguez (3B)
L – Hideki Matsui (DH)
S – Jorge Posada (C)
L – Robinson Cano (2B)
S – Nick Swisher (RF)
L – Melky Cabrera (CF)


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COLLECTOR'S 1961 vintage DISNEYLAND children's record - The Swing: A Walt Disney Little Gem Record - 45RPM.
Songs from Robert Louis Stevenson's - A Child's Garden of Verses.
Side 2: Marching Song. Music by G. Conger.
Original 29 cent price LG-720, on front cover sleeve.
Stiff record sleeve, BRILLIANT, bright yellow, orange front. Very good vintage condition-some light shelfwear-name/back-some scuffing-smudging.
Record shows some wear-do not have a record player to see how it plays. May just need to be cleaned, nothing big or deep that looks like it would affect playability?
A FABULOUS Disney collectible; record cover would look great framed!!
SCARCE 1961 Disneyland Record 'The Swing' – Child's Garden of Verses / DISNEY / Vintage
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Goodbye, Losers!
So Tuesdays have been a bad day for me this semester. Nex-y got stolen on a Tuesday. I have back to back Graphics classes on Tuesday. The-teacher-I-hate-the-most has a class on Tuesday. And the Tuesday of this week was the last straw.
The-teacher-I-hate-the-most has been annoying me and using me as a personal assistant for the whole semester. This tuesday though… Yeah this Tuesday I made a decision.
No more being pushed around. No more being exploited and treated like a donkey. No more being ordered to bring my personal laptop so that Mr. Incompetent could use the multimedia's help and infect Lappie with various Trojans from his archaic Flash Drives. That person also crossed one line I have no compromise on: Respect.
So I resigned as Class Rep on Wednesday. I typed up a badass letter with my soldier-lawyer-businessman father's help, gave it to the HOD and set off a chain reaction of change in the University policy. I told them to have the duties of a CR in black and white. I got the task to form that policy. I made another pretty badass document on that and future CRs can now bow down to me in gratitude… Okay maybe shake my hand. If they feel like it. Totally okay if they don't…
On Thursday I bunked International Terrorism class, went home and slept soundly after a month of stressing and twisting and turning. Here I would like to tell my readers that I like to bunk classes. A lot. Students with less than 70% attendance get their courses dropped, and thats about 6-7 classes. I bunk at least 4 in every course. Funny thing is, that teachers still give me the full 5 marks reserved for attendance or at the most, deduct a 0.5. I guess teachers just love me. That's why some (most) were heartbroken I was no longer CR. Tough luck, kids. Maybe some other time; when CRs are no longer slaves to students and teachers.
This semester I couldn't bunk because I was Class Rep. Teachers and students alike always kept an eye on me to make sure I wasn't skipping. As soon as that pesky responsibility thing was off my shoulders, I was back on track.
It's not like I'm not a good student, I do have a 3.8 CGPA… But sometimes I just can't be bothered to take class, because I'm cool like that!
I skip 2-3 classes before midterms and 2-3 after. Now though I have a full set of 5-6 left in every class. Woot.
The other half of semester is gonna be F.U.N!


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On completion of this course the trainee will be able to identify defects which is the purpose of the inspection to discover and to have a basic understanding of the safe and correct use of Harness and Lanyards.
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As crowds die down with the blazing heat, late summer and early autumn brings temperate climates to pristine beaches and unspoilt sights. With this in mind, we've prepared a collection of our best last minute holiday offers; whether it's complimentary hotel stay extensions, flight upgrades or simply excellent prices, there are savings to be had across the board. But there's no point in superb holiday offers without an amazing place to visit. We've got everything from South East Asian river cruises to stays in Portuguese palaces.
The Best of Cape Cod & the Islands
Save up to £800 per couple
Start by tracing the history of the country's pilgrim forefathers in Boston's cobblestone street neighbourhoods before turning to New England's gorgeous front – Cape Cod. Here, sleepy fishing villages and historic lighthouses dot the beaches of one of America's best-loved holiday destinations. You'll then take the ferry over to the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, whose dune-backed beaches rank among the region's most idyllic as high-end restaurants and hotels cater for New York and Boston's elite. And, with savings of up to £800 per couple, it's that bit more appealing.
East Coast USA Rail Journey
Save up to £300 per couple
Swap boxcars for Amtrak carriages to experience the rural beauty of America's northeast. You'll watch as the greenery of the New England coastline gives way to the world's most recognisable skyline before you follow the Delaware River south to Philadelphia and cross over Chesapeake Bay to reach Washington DC. Of course, along the way you'll call into some of America's greatest cities, from two of its oldest in Boston and Philadelphia to its most forward-thinking in New York. You'll then tread the corridors of power in Washington, home to some of the nation's most iconic sights.
Portugal's Pousada Passport
From £450
While you'd be forgiven for expecting Portugal's finest heritage hotels to set you back a pretty penny, we've got a selection of excellent savings on everything from 15th century sea-view forts and 18th century riverside palaces to converted Renaissance convents and national park retreats. Our Pousada Passport offers two people five nights B&B accommodation along with vouchers for meal discounts and further savings if you're over 55. Knit together quiet corners of the Algarve, hidden wine region valleys and the urban delights of Porto and Lisbon with picturesque self-drives.
Shangri-La, Abu Dhabi
Save up to £788 per couple on select autumn dates
Similarly, in spite of the United Arab Emirates' well-deserved reputation for opulent indulgence, we've got savings of up to £788 per couple on stays in an Abu Dhabi landmark hotel. Showcase Arabian grandeur with boat-plied canals that criss-cross elegant accommodation. What's more, the pools, yoga rooms and spa are fronted by city views over the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and its very own kilometre-long beach. No less than five top-class restaurants showcase everything from exquisite Chinese cuisine to delicate French classics; this is by no means a compromise.
Huvafen Fushi, Maldives
Stay for 7 days, pay for 5—plus, save up to 30% on accommodation
This luxury resort enjoys its own private lagoon with plunge pool bungalows providing direct access to a white sand beach, ideal for snorkelling and diving. Unsurprisingly, there's a full range of watersports – including PADI-certified diving – while the restaurant serves only the best in global produce, flown into the resort daily. It even features the world's first underwater spa rooms while its restaurants and over-water gym are equally innovative. Our offer? Stay seven days and pay for five, as well as a 10–30% saving on accommodation.
Basel to Amsterdam on the Rhine
Save up to £2,892 per cabin
As part of our secret cruise sale, our fares are so low we cannot tell you the cruise line; there's savings of up to £2,892 (45%) per cabin. But trust us, this 8-day luxury cruise is guaranteed 5-star luxury. Start with riverside Basel for Swiss heritage and contemporary design as you wind down the Rhine, stopping at fairytale German towns before arriving into the canal-lined charm of Amsterdam. Along the way, lavish castle banquets, afternoon teas and cycle tours will bring it all to life.
European Explorer
Free flights, plus £800 spending money and choice of bonus offer
As another in our cruise sale, this 13-day luxury offering includes free flights, $800 spending money on-board and more. This time, you'll start in Amsterdam as you link together some of Europe's great ports. There's 14th century Bruges and its medieval gabled buildings, Guernsey's castles and cliffs, Bordeaux's ornate cathedrals and vineyard tastings, Bilbao's artistic dynamism and Lisbon's terracotta-capped beauty all waiting to be discovered. Then, after Seville's nearby wine country and sunny disposition you'll finish with the Gothic and twisted masterpieces of Barcelona.
Hotel Capotaormina, Sicily, Italy
One free night's stay
But, if it's more beach relaxation that you're after, then Hotel Capotaormina's very own private stretch of white sands is ideal. Set on its own headland, it offers sweeping room views across the Mediterranean and is just five minutes from the historic town of Taormina. As you'd expect, the hotel's dining options showcase the best in Sicilian culinary traditions, all complemented by yet more spectacular bay views. There's also a cliff-top pool, gym, Jacuzzi, beauty centre, solarium and, for those looking to explore, a courtesy shuttle bus to Taormina.


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Bridestowe Lavender Sunset 1
Bridestowe Lavender Estate is one of Tasmania's premier tourist destinations, and one of Tasmania's, if not Australia's, most photographed locations. Being the largest lavender farm in the Southern Hemisphere, it is a must to visit during December to January for spectacular views of the lavender in full bloom.
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Falmouth is a small town on Tasmania's east coast. Situated in between Scamander and Bicheno, it is a popular surfing spot to catch some crystal clear Tasmanian waves.
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This was a shot captured at sunset and the sky was actually quite nicely lit up. I originally converted this just to see how it looked, but I just loved the tones in the clouds.
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Located at the western end of the National Park, Rocky Cape has dramatic geological features including twisted and contorted rocks that were formed around 1.5 billion years ago when this part of Tasmania seems to have been a part of North America millions of years.
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Huntington Beach, in Los Angeles' Orange County, has great surfing beaches, local and world cuisine, and other outdoor activities.
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A stroll around the Mersey Bluff lighthouse you will find the blowhole and Aboriginal rock carvings.
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Sunset from the mouth of the Don River looking west towards Don Heads on a cold winters afternoon.
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Coles Beach is a favourite to shoot in my home city of Devonport.
Quite often you get lovely reflections with the receding tide and there are plenty of compositions to be had along different parts of the beach.
Dancing Aurora
The Aurora Australis dancing under the arch of the Milkyway on a crystal clear Tasmanian sky backdrop - simply magical.
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Sunset shot from out on the coastal cliffs of Mersey Bluff in Devonport. One of my favourite spots to get around and explore.
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Stanley is a town of perfectly preserved colonial buildings, quant cafes and quality B&B cottages, all sheltering in the imposing shadow of the Nut, an immense flat topped, volcanic plug rising 150 metres straight up from the water's edge on Tasmania's north-west coast.
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I photographed this scene taking a back road after a shoot for work. It was late in the afternoon and the light rays were so intense, painting light across the farmlands below.
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The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a reconstruction of the original Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company line in Tasmania between Queenstown and Strahan.
Catch Me If You Can
This milkyway shot was captured some years ago now but it's still one of my favourites. I love the way the trees mimic chasing the milkyway across the night sky.
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The late afternoon setting sun paints a warm glow on the exposed cliffs and the valley below. The magnificent mountain of Ben Lomond is dominated by an alpine plateau over 1500 metres high and surrounded on all sides by precipitous escarpments. It's also the main destination for downhill skiing in Tasmania. Its stark, treeless landscape is visible from much of Tasmania's north and the road to the top, known as Jacob's Ladder, is sure to leave a lasting memory.
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A stormy afternoon at Mersey Bluff in Devonport. After having a couple of days of rough weather, with king tides, I was treated to some awesome light as the skies cleared along the coast.
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TheAurora Australis dancing behind the silhouette of Mount Roland and with the Milky Way arching above.
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A long exposure shot at the Squeaking Point Jetty, a popular local fishing spot.
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The morning sunlight paints a gradient of colour over the sand ripples on Freers Beach.
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The late afternoon summer sun lights up the sky with colours of pink and purple at Squeaking Point.


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Creative Coding/Computing Meet Up 14-12-17 CAMBERWELL
What: Building on the interest in creative coding & computing across CCW, we are looking to grow our CCW Digital Maker Collective Creative Coding & Computing community, so come along and help, share and learn creative coding & computing together. Creative coding and computing at CCW can include the creation of interactive works, sensors (all kinds from motion to ultrasonic), interactive installations, immersive spaces, experimentation with data, face detection, wearable technologies & internet of things. We will bring a selection of Microcontrollers, Arduino and Raspberry Pis, sensors etc to play with, but also bring your own kit if you can.
See some examples of Creative Coding/Computing at Camberwell, Chelsea & Wimbledon (CCW)
Where: Camberwell Collaborative MakerSpace
When: 14th December
Time: 2pm to 4pm
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DataXu Takes Home Gold ABBI Award
Earlier this month, DataXu attended GABBCON LA (Global Audience-Based Buying conference). This year, GABBCON LA was home to the inaugural Audience-Based Buying Innovation (ABBI) Awards—and DataXu won Gold for the Global DSP of the Year award.
The ABBI awards celebrate today's best and most innovative players in audience-based buying. GABBCON's approach to the ABBI awards is quite unique. After nominations were submitted, award organizers leveraged the advertising and media buying audience to select the final winners. GABBCON sent surveys to over 8,000 advertisers, agency staff, publishers and adtech providers asking them to judge the entrants. The result? 20 winners across 11 categories, including "Best Use of Data In A Cross-Device Campaign", "Programmatic Agency Of The Year" and "Addressable TV Campaign Of The Year", along with "Global DSP Of The Year." See the full list of winners here.
DataXu co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Sandro Catanzaro was on hand to accept DataXu's award, and he had this to say: "In such a competitive space, marketers look to neutral third-party sources like GABBCON for industry education and validation. The technology powering our programmatic marketing platform has been built based on our unique Experimental Marketing™ approach, and we're honored to be recognized with the Gold ABBI for Global DSP of the Year."


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text: The latest in a long line of 60s revivers, John Newman, who has had two No 1 singles (Rudimental's Feel the Love, his own Love Me Again), lists all his inspirations on the title track of his debut. They should include Plan B. You could easily subtitle this record The Reincarnation of Strickland Banks, if tracks such as Out of My Head weren't quite so autobiographical. On superior cuts such as Cheating, meanwhile, this 23-year-old be-quiffed Yorkshireman looks like continuing his gilded strike rate. But where Plan B or Amy Winehouse, the doyenne of revival pop, always added an element of top spin to their tributes, Newman merely reinterprets well, rather than reinventing.


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Natsume Yuujinchou San
Ah, the third season. The last show was what, a year ago? I remember having really enjoyed that one.
The storyline hasn't changed all that much, Natsume Takashi is still trying to return the names of all Youkai that his grandmother Reiko has collected in her "Book of Friends".
The artwork is still as good as ever and the storyline hasn't really changed, so that's still as good as ever aswell. So I have no other option but to recommend this anime.
Plot Summary: Natsume Takashi has been able to see yokai since his early days. His grandmother, Reiko, possessed the Yujin-chou, a list of names of yokai sworn to fealty. Ever since Takashi inherited the list, he has been constantly attacked by yokai.
Takashi, however, has decided to return to the yokai their names. Together with his self-proclaimed bodyguard Nyanko, Takashi has met and come to know many yokai.


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I cut some blank tags from specialty paper for alcohol inks. That could be glossy paper or just coated paper. I have both but for this technique I prefer the coated paper that is also suited for copics or promarkers.


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|Outfit Details: Navy and cream v-neck sweater dress (Madewell) \ Woven brown belt (Forever 21) | Brown bowler zipper bag (c/o R&Em) | Taupe wedges (Alloy)
I've been favoring simpler styles lately, and minimal (if any) jewelry. We all go through our fashion phases.
This is the sweater dress I got from the Madewell Style Social event. I love it. It's easy to wear. The only thing I regret is not getting the coral version as well (but I'm trying to save money right now, so this is the only thing I left with).
In other news, I'm so excited! I'll be visiting my sister in Chicago in a couple of weeks with my parents and aunt. I can't wait to eat deep dish pizza. Ohhhh. If you have any other restaurant recommendations, do let me know--I'm always up for trying new things in big cities!
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text: We see copy-and-paste posts on Facebook about the "good old days" when kids left the house at 8 a.m., played outdoors and didn't come home until the street lights came on. They almost always draw comments pointing out that kids today don't enjoy the same life. While some of that might be nostalgia talking, it's true the world has changed and kids don't play outside as much as previous generations did. Still, it is good for them and in more ways than you probably realize.


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The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, Frosty Farm, San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Events December 12-December 18, 2019
Various Authors noon, Dec. 8
The Silver Strand Half Marathon and 5K is on Sunday the 11th of November and registration is still open. In fact, there will be registration going on Saturday the 10th at Road Runner Sports in Kearney Mesa.
The course for the half marathon has a couple good things going for it, especially if someone wants to make this their first half.
What's the first good thing about the course? It is flat, flat, flat. There are exactly zero hills on Coronado Island so if you're a beginner or if you want to hit a personal best, this is a good opportunity.
The next good thing is the weather. We should have cool temperatures and overcast skies which will be perfect for running.
One more bonus is that the course is scenic with views of downtown, the bay, and the Hotel del Coronado.


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Where to use keywords? In this article, you learn where and how to use keywords? To achieve maximum benefit, you need to properly use the se...
Where to use keywords?
In this article, you learn where and how to use keywords?
To achieve maximum benefit, you need to properly use the selected keywords to list so, how and where to use keywords properly taking into account both their suppliers and other SEO professional practice, testing and recommendations.
1. Keywords page header (Title)
2. Keyword paragraphs of titles
3. Keywords text
4. Keyword URL, domain name
5. Keyword photo title and alternative name
6. Keywords for internal and external links (Anchor text)
7. The keyword used in the meta description
8. Meta Keyword use
1. Keywords page header (Title)In order to achieve the best possible positions in Google you have selected the title used your main keywords. The most important keywords will always be written in the beginning, and later follows. I will show how and where the title is visible, in order to clarify its importance not only for search engines, but also visitors to the site, because the title can be a lot of things to decide on the content of the page. So you will see in subsequent figures, the same title is the first word about your site, which will be reflected in Google's search results. Next you will see where the browser and the browser's header code.
How to correctly prepare the title?
The title is quite an important element, so it must be properly formed:
- It must be the primary keyword. The keyword is followed by the first and the next sequence of importance.
- Website Home Page advisable to save a website domain name (SEO Services | www.seositeoptimization.com)
- The header writing not more than 70 characters (that is 4-8 words). The keywords are separated at the conjunction "and" not a comma "," no dot ".", Or any other character, and located in quotation marks "|". The mark search engines do not see and so it seems appropriate to individual keywords.
- Each site page title should be different in order not to confuse the search engines and in this case, not to compete with the internal pages of your site.
- The most important keywords are written in the beginning.
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- Also insert the keywords, but it is not the same, and synonyms or very close to the central keywords
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- 658/5000 If possible, we use additional keywords for that page. But do not overdo the use of identical keywords, because what is too much, too wrong. Google algorithm also has features such as keyword density in the text, so all write keywords should integrate naturally into text and e involuntarily. When writing the title, first think about whether the reader interested in it above the title, and then only able to use the appropriate keyword. And if it is not possible to insert more then that title sounds clearly and attractively, and because the forced spent keyword.
- tag, like adding an additional title. For example:
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- Keyword use the same as the H3.
- Adds additional title tag, like as h3.
3. Keywords textWith a sufficient amount of textual information is necessary in the text, as in the headlines is necessary to use the key words and their synonyms. However, in no way to force a lot of unused keywords. Using much too many times for the same keyword on Google search engine, the following text will look unnatural and the like spam'inį text. Even it is computed using the keyword density.
Keyword density – This is all the words and the keyword ratio (percentage).
But one of the key factors for correct use of keywords is a natural use. Some SEO experts claim that it is necessary to strictly calculate the keyword density, which should be in the range of 1-3% or 5-7%.
Keywords additional text is highlighted "bold", underlined "underline" and"italic". And yet at the same time possible to use additional title. For example:
.. keyword is  SEO Services . What if ..Details about SEO you can read the text of an additional article: How to be writtenSEO texts
4. URL'e – domain nameURL also recommend to use the page keyword optimization period, so we will show the Google search engine, and the URL of the linked and optimized with keyword optimized and to make the so-called "friendly" URL. Because we see that there is still a lot of websites and online stores using a dynamic URL, eg .:
www.Yourpage.com / index.php? route = product / product & path = 78 & product_id = 57
And it's not good. Always better to use static "friendly" URL, eg .:
www.Yourpage.com / pc / laptop-computersDetails about the URL, you can read additional articles: URL adresas
5. Keyword photo title and alternative nameOptimize not only test the URL, headers, but the photos in your site. Why do you need to optimize the picture? Because the people on the Internet looking for sites not only during the search, but also makes use of search photos, so having a good picture, "Tell Google system what it depicts. It must be said so that Googlebot can not see what is shown in the picture. To determine what is in the photo search engine robots looking at the picture and name of the image alternate text. Therefore, we recommend:
- The server pose pictures with a real name, and if there is a possibility you can still include the appropriate keyword. Eg .: standard photos such names are more or less "DCI_001.jpg" and you rename the "SEO-services-procesas.jpg.
- Images provide an alternative text (alt = "SEO Services Process"), eg .:
Images provide an alternative text (alt = "SEO Services Process"), eg .:
It is not advisable to rename one keyword all images, as when a customer searches for a certain image and make them your photos optimized for a particular keyword, but it does not meet what is the alternative text or image title and the corresponding negative impact on SEO is concerned. So here's how the text and everything must comply with the real situation, because it is very important or google search result aptenkino user expectations (look bounce rate, time on the site, social media sharing and many other indicators).
6.Keywords for internal and external links (Anchor text)Web site structure and navigation is good when in 4 mouse clicks can be achieved in any site page (smaller site 3 applies the principle of mouse clicks). Furthermore, it is recommended that the page is section with links to related, or similar-themed content pages. And, of course, use the keywords to create those links. And if you have access to the outside (from other website) a link then the link can also be sure to use the correct page keyword. And always best to get a text link:
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7. Keyword meta descriptionWHERE visible META DESCRIPTION?
Meta description visible in Google search results (may be visible and social networks such as Facebook). Meta description is not displayed on the website page and is invisible to visitors to the site (you can see the opening of the site code).
WEBSITE HTML CODE (column:
<Meta name = "description" content = "Professional SEO services and free seo tips site and e-shop. 5 years of SEO experience" />... )
One of the basic rules of a fair description of the meta description is as follows - Do people read this description will be convinced to have found a suitable site and clicks specifically on your site. The best way to check whether the proper meta description - it simply must put yourself in retrieving human situation and ask myself whether I spausčiau and go to a web page with the meta description.
meta tag description should be:
- First of all, for the people, but think about Google and the robots (including the primary keywords).
- First of all, for the people, but think about Google and the robots (including the primary keywords).
- Include main keywords because they are Google's search results will further highlight:
- Meta description it is advisable to use the keywords in the page that is part of page title.
- Use up to 160 characters, because Google only to give the local meta description
8. Meta description KeywordsStill, most sites use meta keywords on the site, although it is already about a year google algorithm does not evaluate these keywords. And do not value so that the site administrator (webmaster) specify what keywords he would like to see the page to the first position, but this forced isolation of keywords can certainly do not reflect the situation of the site, quality or value. This is one of the reasons why these meta keywords are not considered and does not add to the higher positions.
Therefore, as in the meta tag, this is not worth your page listed keywords. Another reason why is not worth - because it is the perfect place for your future or existing competitors can easily see with what keywords you're optimizing your site (because there after all, contains the basic keywords) and "borrow" them for their own purposes, thereby saving time keyword search and selection.
So, as I understand, these keywords will be visible only to code the site, and visitors, they will be invisible, because they are like most other placed between  ..  tag's.
WEBSITE HTML CODE (column:  ... )
<Meta name = "keywords" content = "car rental, car rental, vehicle rental, car hire in Vilnius" />However, if you still think that it is better to write then a few tips:
- Use keywords to 160 characters. In no way arranged all possible, because it may deteriorate SEO optimization.
- Use the basic and additional keywords (plus the most common grammatical pasitaikomo erratically as it writes the majority of the google and grammatical errors will be visible only to your site code, and the page will not be visible at all).