text:
I'm back once again and with my return I brought with me a lesson on a very adorable little pony that I drew the other day during a Livestream session. The tutorial is called "how to draw Pikachu pony", step by step. As you folks know by now, I like to draw pony figures in the form of either people I associate with like my Dragoart buddies, as well as ponies based on characters that we know and love. Pikachu pony came out better than I expected and the only reason why I chose to turn the drawing I did for fun into a lesson, is because so many people loved how it came out. So now I present to you a really cute version of one of the most popular Pokemon characters tuned into a pony. The yellow coloring and red cheek marks almost makes this horse too adorable to stop looking at. I also love how the tail seems to fit this pony so well. Anyways, have fun with drawing your very own Pikachu pony, and I will prepare the next lesson I have in store for all of you. Peace out and like always, enjoy!
DragoArt members upload artwork and drawing tutorials! They are also allowed to leave comments on tutorials, profiles, etc. Many more features, as well; it's way better than just being a boring guest! Register Now!


text:
The death of Andy Griffith feels like the loss of an old friend to the millions who knew him like a trusted neighbor - and local sheriff - if only through the rosy lens of TV.
That's a tribute to the enduring appeal of an actor who imbued some his most memorable characters with an easy charm and everyman quality that made Griffith a welcome, comforting presence in our living rooms over the last half-century.
But the key to the success of Griffth, who died Tuesday at 86, rested in a penchant for playing characters who, despite an outward ordinariness, were far more than just a face in the crowd. In "The Andy Griffith Show," he created an American television icon in Sheriff Andy Taylor, whose beat stretched far beyond the small, homespun town that was the fictional Mayberry. Sheriff Andy sat at the center of tiny universe of lovable oddballs who relied on him for a helping hand and folksy wisdom that made him less the local cop than the all-purpose pal.
Griffith might have gotten his start as a stand-up comedian, but displayed his smarts by willingly playing straightman to talented comic actors like Don Knotts and George Lindsay - all while bringing along a strong young talent like little Ronnie Howard.
The characters' problems seemed at times as picayune as their surroundings - but the people of Mayberry were anything but simple and lent a deceiving depth to a show steeped in humor.
It didn't matter whether or not you lived in walking distance of a fishing hole. Viewers saw - or wanted to see - themselves in Andy Taylor: an everyday character with character. A man who earned the respect of his community. A man who loved his son and gave lessons gently learned.
Andy Griffith's Mayberry wasn't a place as much as a shared state of mind. We got to see early glimpses of Griffith's ability to reach audiences with far more than his surface Southern charm in the 1957 movie, "No Time for Sergeants." Griffith's seemingly bungling country yokel soldier manages to outsmart and show up the rest - getting the last laugh on his sergeant with a toilet-seat salute.
We witnessed a darker side of the Griffith charm in the still-searing 1957 drama "A Face in the Crowd," in which ex-con turned media-propelled demagogue Lonesome Rhodes uses his charisma to cast a spell over the public. In his final TV show, "Matlock," Griffith's senior citizen lawyer character's easygoing manner belied that he was always several steps ahead on his way to winning the legal chess game.
Matlock, like Sheriff Andy Taylor, was nobody's fool - and was never out to fool anyone. The characters live on, thanks to Andy Griffith, who proved himself a performer who reached and touched his audience with a genuine, gentle humor that made him one of Mayberry's - and entertainment's - finest.
Hester is founding director of the award-winning, multi-media NYCity News Service at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He is the former City Editor of the New York Daily News, where he started as a reporter in 1992. Follow him on Twitter.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Over the offseason before the 1971 Red Sox season, the club renovated an area under the center-field bleachers and converted the space into pitching tunnels that could be used as batting cages as well. Using the new practice space, the Red Sox started fast but then dropped off as the summer continued. However, despite the disappointment of late summer, Fenway Park led the league in attendance and a fertile farm system offered hope for the near future.
Record: 85-77, 3rd in American League East
Manager: Edward M. Kasko
Attendance: 1,678,732
The Red Sox held onto first place from late April to early June but slowly slipped back over the late summer months and ended the season in third place with an 85-77 record.
The crowds flocked to Fenway Park in 1971 and Boston led the league in attendance again. Pitcher Sonny Siebert began the season 9-0 to pace the club's hot start. Siebert was also a force with the bat and hit six home runs during the season, including two over the Green Monster in a September 2 victory over Baltimore (making him the last AL pitcher to hit two home runs in a game). Siebert finished the year with 16 wins, while Gary Peters and Ray Culp each notched 14 victories. Luis Tiant also joined the staff in mid-May, beginning a long and successful career in Boston.
Reggie Smith led the team with 30 home runs, 96 RBIs and a .283 batting average. While Carl Yastrzemski had an off-year, Rico Petrocelli and George Scott picked up some of the slack (with 28 and 24 homers, respectively) and Boston's total of 161 home runs was the league's second highest. Somewhat counteracting this power was the team batting average of .252.
The team had exciting youth on the horizon, with Bill Lee and Roger Moret ready to help the pitching staff and an exciting core of young position players coming up, which included Carlton Fisk, Cecil Cooper, Ben Oglivie, Rick Miller and Juan Beniquez.
Prior to the 1971 season, the Red Sox created an area under the center-field bleachers to house two pitching alleys that were also used as batting cages. The area was used by the Red Sox until 2005 and by visiting teams until 2007.
The final William Randolph Hearst Sandlot Tournament game at Fenway Park resulted in a 6-6 tie between the Record Americans and the Sunday Advertisers.
|1971 Non-Red Sox Baseball At Fenway Park
|August 2
|William Randolph Hearst Sandlot Tournament: Record Americans 6, Sunday Advertisers 6 (tie, 11 innings)
In 1971, Fenway Park hosted its last Junior Goodwill Dinner, an event that Joe Cronin started at the ballpark in 1952. In 1972, the dinner was moved to the Statler Hilton, which today is known as the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.
|1971 Non-Baseball Events At Fenway Park
|January 27
|Junior Goodwill Dinner*
*For several years, Fenway Park hosted a Junior Goodwill Dinner that brought hundreds of local high school students to the ballpark. The tradition was started by Red Sox legend Joe Cronin and the event typically took place in late January.


text:
Jun 05, 2012 | ISBN 9780307730824
"This is the perfect entrance to the world C. S. Lewis inhabited, and it arrives just when that world of books is under threat of extinction. Thanks to those who have given us such a gold mine."
–Walter Hooper, Literary Advisor to the C. S. Lewis Estate, one of the world's leading authorities on the life and works of C. S. Lewis, and the editor of dozens of Lewis's works
"This is a knowledgeable and inspired selection from what C. S. Lewis called the 'old books' that nurtured his mind, spirit, and imagination. All who love the writings of the master will enjoy these engaging passages from the vast range of Lewis's reading and relish the light that they cast upon his concerns."
–Colin Duriez, author of A Field Guide to Narnia, Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and The C. S. Lewis Encyclopedia
"C. S. Lewis, one of the great men of letters of the twentieth century, loved books. To truly know Lewis, one must become familiar with the body of literature that marked his life. Jim Bell and Tony Dawson give curious students of Lewis a glimpse of the books and authors that informed his life's work and kindled his imagination."
–Jerry Root, assistant professor of Christian Formation and Ministry at Wheaton College, co-editor of The Quotable C. S. Lewis and C. S. Lewis scholar
"One of the great benefits of reading C. S. Lewis is his singular ability to introduce his own readers to the works of other authors. In this volume, Bell and Dawson have made it easier for us to uncover the literary influences and preferences that characterized Lewis's own reading. The editors have arranged these excerpts around a variety of appealing subjects such as fantasy and imagination, suffering, prayer and contemplation, and God's love. This arrangement invites the reader to enter into the selections devotionally–to enjoy and benefit from these literary treasures much as Lewis himself did. This book is an excellent resource for those interested in meeting new authors, as well as a wonderful way to remind ourselves of favorite texts too long neglected."
–Marjorie Lamp Mead, associate director of The Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton College, co-editor of Brothers and Friends: The Diaries of Major Warren Hamilton Lewis and C. S. Lewis: Letters to Children


text:
Wearing a Cast or Splint is a Bacteria Fest!
You're here because of a recently applied orthopedic cast or splint. As if it's not bad enough that you have to endure the pain and hassle of limited mobility, the smell and itch that comes from bacteria growing in your cast's lining can drive you absolutely crazy. Especially in the hot, humid summer months, perspiration accumulates in the lining causing bacteria to grow resulting in odor and itch. The itching prevents you from getting a good night sleep.
And that smell...a stinky cast can be just awful to endure.
Sometimes you can get so fed up that you just can't stand it any longer...
We Understand the Challenges of Cast/Splint Itch and Odor.
Rest assured, you are not alone. Having lived with a casts and splints, we know the challenges: itch, odor, and the feeling like you can't escape your increasingly smelly and uncomfortable cast. We have been there...multiple times. We know the uncomfortable experience of living, sleeping, working, sweating and bathing with an orthopedic cast. Your life with a cast continues but face it, wearing a cast is a pain!
Now there is hope. You can get relief from the itch and that relentless smelly cast odor.
Until now, there has not been a solution to remove the moisture in your cast's lining. You were instructed to do your best to keep your cast dry. You may have been advised to use a plastic bag when bathing. However, the most common cause of moisture --perspiration-- is ever present. No matter how dry you try to keep your cast, until now, it was impossible. As your life moves on after your break, the CastCooler provides a solution to itch, odor and that uncomfortable cast! You will be amazed at how the CastCooler provides relief that you can feel immediately. That is a very good thing!
The CastCooler benefits you.
With the CastCooler you can have a cast or splint that is:
> Fresh and Clean! (no more stinky smell)
> Completely Free of itch
> Cool your cast
> Reduce Odor & Itch
> Freshen Your Cast
> Reduce Skin Maceration
> Dry and Comfortable
By keeping your cast/splint lining free from moisture, especially moisture from perspiration, the conditions for bacteria growth are signifanclty reduced. Your cast stays clean and fresh. Itch and odor are not issues because you are removing the root cause of each...moisture. Again, a very good thing!
Imagine what it will be like to have relief from Itching and Not Have to Worry About Subjecting Others to your Smelly Cast.
A cool, comfortable cast/splint is only available from the CastCooler.
The CastCooler is patented. Only the CastCooler provides immediate cooling relief from itch and odor. That's the CastCooler promise or your money back.
Moms hurt when kids hurt!
Now there is something you can do to help your child with the unpleasant experience of wearing a cast. The CastCooler allows you to provide instant relief from the hot, sweaty, itchy and uncomfortable experience of cast wearing.
Additional CastCooler benefits:
If you should accidently get your cast wet, whether from bathing, an encounter with the lawn sprinkler or a dip in the pool, use the CastCooler to completely and rapidly dry the cast lining. If your cast becomes saturated, be sure to use a wet/dry compatible vac as liquid moisture will be drawn through the cast into your vac.
When medical professionals (Orthopedic Surgeons, Doctors, Nurses) try the CastCooler, their reaction is the same "I should have thought of that!" followed by "We want the CastCooler for our patients!"
What is the CastCooler®?
The CastCooler is a newly patented device that provides immediate relief for an itchy cast or splint. The CastCooler dries moist areas under your cast/splint without touching your skin. Keeping your cast's lining dry and cool is the best way to relieve an itching cast and reduce smelly cast odor. A dry lining stays fresh and inhibits bacteria growth...the source of odor and itch.
Only $39.99 - Ships Immediately
plus shipping/handling within the US. Call +1-719-338-5378 for global shipping options.
CastCooler accepts credit card payments and PayPal, fast and secure!
If you'd rather talk to a real person, we are here to Help You!
We speak your language, we have all worn casts and we understand the challenges. And, we promise you won't have to push a bunch of buttons to reach us...we answer our own phones.
Call 1-888-422-7882, 24h/7d
(Int'l Customers dial +1-719-338-5378)
- Keep your Cast Clean & Fresh (including Hip Spica Casts)!
- Get Immediate Relief from Bacteria that causes Itching & that Terrible Odor.
Pics from our Fans!
Gina B. - Sandiego, CA
After spending this evening with the screaming four-year-old when I put this on her this evening this was the first time she smiled all night. She just had her cast placed on today and I'm so happy I paid the $40 for this at the orthopedics office. Thank you! Angelica, Gina's Mom.
CastCooler accepts credit card payments or PayPal, fast and secure!
Orthopedic Professionals recognize the CastCooler benefit.
Premier Orthopedics - Colorado Springs, CO
Covenant Orthopedic Group - Lubbock, TX
Oklahoma Sports Science & Ortho - Edmond, OK
St Vinvents Ortho Asson. of Manhattan - New York, NY
Harbor Orhtopedic & Fracture Clinic - Aberdeen, WA
University of Missouri Hospital, Comumbia, MO
University of Missouri Orthopedic Institute, Columbia, MO
Oklahoma Sports and Orthopaedic Institute - Norman, OK
The Orthopedic Center - Manchester, NH
Pinehurst Surgical Clinic - Pinehurst, NC
Orthopaedic Specialists of Alabama - Birmingham, AL
UVA Orthopedics - Charlottesville, WV
Cornerstone Orthopaedics - Fort Oglethorpe, GA
East Texas Medical Center Orthopaedic Institute - Tyler, TX
Aurora Advanced Healthcare - Milwaulkee, WA
Valley Bone and Joint Clinic - Grand Forks, ND
Jerry N. Street, MD - Houston, TX
Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates - Rockville, MD
Dr. Jesse Silverman, Orthopaedic Surgery - Denville, NJ
And many more clinics in the US plus exclusive distributorships in 9+ countries around the world.
The CastCooler is Patented
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded another US Patent #7,497,838 in addition to US Patent #7,229,425 for the CastCooler, a device used in conjunction with an orthopedic cast to remove moisture from the lining of the cast.
Odor and Itch - The CastCooler introduces new patient benefits by addressing the two long-standing issues associated with cast wearing - odor and itch. The root cause of these problems is moisture, typically from perspiration, which remains trapped in the lining of the cast. As bacterium grow in the continually moist cast lining, odor and itch result. Until now, there was no way to effectively remove this moisture.
The CastCooler freshens the cast wearing experience by removing moisture from the cast lining without touching the patient. This reduces and relieves both odor and itch. Further, the CastCooler requires no changes to the cast application process or materials. The CastCooler is designed to be used with all breathable (fiberglass) orthopedic casts.


text:
valentine's day jewelry gifts for him
The right price to buy, sell and trade your pre-owned luxury watches, gold, jewelry, and diamonds contemporary greek jewelry shines with bright gemstones and geometric shapes… celebrate valentine s day with pottery barn kids. We make loans from $500 - $500000 find kids valentines, decorations, books and gifts and create a memorable valentine s day. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at Kohl s from flower delivery deals to super savings on jewelry, lingerie & chocolates, offers. Find great deals on Valentine s Day at Kohl s today! Find the perfect Valentine gift for her or Valentine gift for him right here! From Christian relationship books to sweet love story movies, we ll help you set the com has the latest valentine s day offers from your favorite brands. Show them how much you care with personalized Valentine s Day gifts for your sweetheart valentine s day in the united states. Buy unique Valentine s gifts from PersonalizationMall valentine s day is celebrated on february 14. com it is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or. Try your hand at making some romantic Valentine's Day craft projects from free card making ideas, to simple craft projects and activities for the white day (ホワイトデー, howaito dē?) is a day that is marked in japan, south korea, taiwan, and china on march 14, one month after valentine s day. Valentine's Day Statistics: Data: Average annual Valentine's Day spending: $13,290,000,000: Number of Valentine's Day cards exchanged annually: 180 Million Valentine s Day cards are a lasting way to tell someone how much you love them this holiday shop valentine s day at victorian trading co. Shop Hallmark for the widest selection of Valentine s Day cards unique, one-of-a-kind treasures and romantic, vintage-inspired items sure to enchant! let miles kimball help capture their heart on valentine's day. What s the real story behind Valentine s Day? Here are the weird facts you didn t know about this expensive holiday decorate with wreaths, garden flags, and pillows. Valentine s flowers delivery and gifts show how much you care on this romantic holiday, from red roses with chocolates to stuffed teddy bears! Shop Zazzle s Valentine s Day cards! Browse through our great selection of designs or create your own custom valentines day cards express your love to someone special with candy and. Get yours today! Valentine's Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship valentine s day wearables. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on February 14 each year it's so fun and easy to get into the spirit of valentine's day. Find printable word search games for kids with tons of cute heart-themed earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, as. Interactive elementary Valentine s Day word finds and searches how to get valentine s day deals & coupons it s easy to create a splurge while saving this valentine s day. Great way to teach vocabulary words associated with these plan a getaway trip with our best valentine s day specials. Economy notwithstanding, one Valentine s Day spending statistic remains constant year in and year out U shop jewelry. S com for exceptional designer jewelry and unique collections you won t find anywhere else, all at the best prices online. men spend nearly twice as much on the holiday as U valentine s day. S valentines day is the perfect day for crafting. women whether you are creating handmade valentines day cards or exploring other valentines day crafts. Contemporary Greek jewelry shines with bright gemstones and geometric shapes… Celebrate Valentine s Day with Pottery Barn Kids


text:
Friday, 16 July 2010
Burberry Teaser
At any rate I'll be posting more pictures/swatches and reviews of the items this weekend.
(Please click to enlarge)
Sheer Eye Shadow L-R: Taupe Brown No.07, Rosewood No.09,Trench No.02, Almond No.06,
Lip Cover Cameo Pink No.03 (on left) Rosewood No.04
8 comments:
- Anonymous16 July 2010 at 14:09
Packaging looks nice (and heavy! not for travel?). Looking forward to seeing and reading more :-)ReplyDelete
You are on a roll lol...ReplyDelete
I so look forward to your review. It will undoubtedly make very jealous as I'll have to wait until September to get my hands on these lovely products. That's right, I'm going away tomorrow (back home to super-hot Athens) and won't be back until the end of August.
Will keep in touch (neighbour's wireless signal permitting -naughty, I know, but I'm only home for a couple of months a year...) so keep them coming :-)))
Nina x
Promise me one day you'll take a photo of your entire taupe collection!!!! You know, just for fun....:)) It all looks pretty good, esp the cameo pink lippie...still have to see the collection in person, though, so I'll be eagerly waiting for your review! Have been at the sea for 3 weeks now, you won't believe it, but I had to go to the ER with my son again!!!! Aaaargh! Hopefully my hols will start for real soon, fingers crossed! xxReplyDelete
Look forward to seeing your review..those lipsticks look especially lovely! I wish I lived in London..I miss out on all these things!:(ReplyDelete
Great haul. These looks very nice. I'm definitely looking forward to your swatches and review on them.ReplyDelete
It looks like you've picked a lovely selection. I just had a look at the swatches on the Harrods website and it really is like doing it blind, the real life colours only seem to bear a passing resemblance to the swatches. In particular I looked at Rosewood eyeshadow and I would not have anticipated it looking as pretty as it does in your picture from the swatch.ReplyDelete
I'm really looking forward to hearing more. Have a great time in Athens Nina!
Jane x
Hi Cafe Bellini,ReplyDelete
It is a bit heavy and quite big, so probably not the best for traveling :)
Hi Nina,
I hope you have a lovely time, that's quite a long time, you can have a nice makeup splurge when you get back as the fall collections will be out in force by then x
Hi Anna,
Oh No, is he OK now?? Your little one doesn't seem to fare too well.
I probably should do a taupe photo, although I bet they would look scarily similar! x
Hi Laura,
I ordered my stuff online, I think if I lived in London I would be broke with all those lovely shops :)
Hi Kristie,
Thanks, I think if you like your neutrals your going to need some Burberry!
Hello Jane,
Yes, I was hoping they would put up single pictures of the stuff, we really need KarlaSugar to swatch the entire line :)
I'm going to say that I think you may need both the rosewood shadow and lipstick x
the cameo pink lip cover looks lovelyReplyDelete


text:
The annual Winnebago Itasca Travelers (WIT) Grand National Rally (GNR) opened Sunday (July 15) and runs through July 20 at Winnebago Industries Inc.'s rally grounds in Forest City, Iowa, according to a report by the Mason City Globe Gazette.
Kelli Harms, public relations specialist, said about 1,000 units had registered as of the end of June.
Some units started arriving over the weekend but many volunteers came earlier to help prepare the rally grounds.
"We have people who come as early as July 1," Harms said.
Early arrivals stay busy in the region and many volunteer.
"WIT Club counts on many volunteers to prepare the rally and (to work) throughout the rally," said Denise Yeager of Winnebago Industries and the WIT GNR.
Volunteers help get units parked, put up street signs on the rally grounds, teach classes and do other tasks for the GNR. Attendees can also participate in pre-rally events this week, Harms said.
A trip to the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., a tour of historical architecture in North Iowa, and a bike ride to Pilot Knob State Park are just some of the events planned for this week, Harms said.
The theme of this year's GNR is "Treasure Island."
"We have a number of new activities and events this year-like a real treasure hunt," WIT General Manager Doug Formanek said in a news release.
This year also marks the first year towable recreational vehicles are allowed on the grounds. Winnebago bought SunnyBrook RV, a towable manufacturer, in 2010. The company is also making Winnebago brand towables.


text:
Burgundy Leather Collar by Solid Manufacturing Co.
A Solid Manufacturing for Lucy & Co. exclusive
The Solid Manufacturing Co. team is dedicated to making beautifully simple goods that last. This timeless collection is made by hand in small batches, selecting quality leather that will age with time to tell your dog's tale. Just like your favorite pair of jeans.
Constructed from 9-10 oz vegetable-tanned leather, these collars feature a solid brass buckle and a heavy-duty D-ring for attaching a leash. All edges are burnished and conditioned by hand.
- Handmade in Minneapolis, MN
- Domestically sourced leather
Learn more about this collaboration
Small: 1/2" wide. For neck sizes: 10"-13"
Medium: 3/4" wide. For neck sizes: 13"-16"
Large: 1" wide. For neck sizes: 16"-19"
X-Large: 1" wide. For neck sizes: 19"-22"
Measuring Instructions:
Put the tape measure around your dog's neck in a way that's comfortable and not super tight. Please don't add any additional inches. If neck size falls into two size categories, which size you choose is a matter of preference.


text:
World Health Experts Bring Forward One Of The Most Important Health Perspectives In Decades
Your Genetics Do Not control Your Health
For Decades most believe that our genetics and family heredity determined whether we stay healthy or not and science is now telling us THIS IS TOTALLY FALSE.
Science now tells us your genetics or family heredity playd less than a 10% change of your attracting a serious health issue in your life time.
Learn What One Area Controls Most Of Your Health Issues
90 % of our population has no idea what it is! Understand how this one area is one the greatest factors in determining whether you stay healthy or not?
Discover how to use the most powerful tool we have to keep us healthy and how to utilize it to take control over your wellbeing
This Film Will Empower You To Take Control Of Your Health
Learn how our bodies are preprogrammed to heal nearly anything,
even a life threatening illness.
Be inspired by Real Life Stories of people who were told there was nothing left the medical community could do to save their lives and they live to tell their story.
Learn what one part of our lives controls 90 percent of our health issues.


text:
Now after the collapse of Notre Dame on Monday night, Manti Te'o's draft stock is tumbling, and over on the NFL Draft Blog on ESPN, Steve Muench shared his notes from the BCS title game and we wanted to pass them on.
ILB Manti Te'o (95; 6-1, 248)There's no sugarcoating it: Te'o struggled in this game. For starters, he didn't show great instincts. He was late locating the ball and didn't recover in time to make the tackle on Lacy's first touchdown run. He also bit on play-action and was beaten on Williams' first-quarter touchdown catch. Finally, Te'o failed to wrap up as a tackler, and I counted at least three notable missed tackles in the first half.
Let me preface what I am about to say by noting that we're just coming out of a season where the inside linebackers on this team cost about $18 million. I've watched some Notre Dame football during the season and then the BCS title game. I've seen enough of Te'o to say that I categorically do not want to use the 9th pick in the draft to find the team their next inside linebacker. Te'o is a good player, don't get me wrong, and might still get drafted in the first round, but it's widely agreed that the SEC is the best collection of NCAA football talent in the country. Alabama is was 2012's best team in the SEC. So if the SEC is just a taste of the NFL, how will Te'o fare then at the next level if he's missing tackles and such in the biggest game of his life?
No disrespect to middle/inside linebackers, but the role just doesn't have the value that it did in the 60s & 70s when most teams were run first. The New York Times has the definitive article on the subject that was written a few years back. Instead, many teams need to run nickel packages more than ever in the modern NFL and when talking about 3-4 hybrid teams like the Jets, that means pulling a linebacker. Bart Scott only played just over 53% of snaps this year, yet counted against the cap like a player who should have been playing well over that figure. 2009 and 2010 was a special pairing between Harris & Scott, but with the additions that the team has made in the last two drafts to the defensive line the Jets don't need to spend as much to find their next inside linebacker. In a draft full of offensive line, outside linebacker and skill position talent, taking Te'0 there in the first round wouldn't be the right move for a team looking to rebuild all over the team at some of the more critical spots.


text:
0 Members and 1 Lonely Barbarian are spying on this topic.
Welcome, prospect. I look forward to reading your work. I suggest copying/pasting the entrance requirements (Apprenticeship Application: Level 1) into the first post of this thread, and updating as appropriate with links to your work and the subs you commented/posted ideas on. It helps ensure that I find all of your work and get you credited with guild membership as quickly as possible.Good luck, and weave well.
The third requirement of suggesting 5 relevant subs on other authors' subs have to be done through the "suggest a submission" button
Page created in 1.258 seconds with 26 queries.


text:
Events for December 30, 2019
Events Search and Views Navigation
11:30 am
Devour Hour – It's Oyster Time
Join us each Monday and Tuesday starting at 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for "Devour Hour - It's Oyster Time" and again on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Oysters are $1.25 each.Find out more »
3:00 pm
Parkers' Happy Hour
Enjoy your favorite drink and half off of our Happy Hour menu prices. Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Find out more »
6:00 pm
Monday Night Jazz Series
Live jazz is a fixture at Parkers' Restaurant & Bar. We invite you to enjoy Monday nights with us as we feature some of Chicago's best local jazz performers. This week, we welcome Carmen Stokes – solo jazz piano to the Lounge from 6-9 p.m. If you have any questions, please reach out to us…Find out more »


text:
If you're looking for reliable, supportive women's tennis shoes, Midwest Sports' selection of New Balance women's tennis shoes is a great place to start. We've got the kicks you need to stay loose and comfortable on the court. Whether you're just stepping onto the court for the first time or you're an experienced pro, here you'll find top-quality New Balance women's shoes that offer superior cushioning, durability, and performance.
New Balance Tennis shoes will give you the lateral support you need to move quickly and confidently around the court. The new WC1005BP women's tennis shoe is a favorite of players looking for fashion-forward style, improved breathability, and lightweight comfort. It features S-Curve technology and Abzorb SBS cushioning for superior shock absorption in the forefoot and heel.
When you think of New Balance, you think of comfort. And New Balance women's tennis shoes are no different. Midwest Sports offers a wide variety of styles, colors, and models – all engineered to provide industry-leading cushioning and support. Once you lace up pair of New Balance women's tennis shoes, you'll have a difficult time staying off the court! Check out our selection today and take your first step toward your peak performance with New Balance


text:
CARSON, Calif. — To say that Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis is putting defense first as his team heads into the MLS Cup Playoffs would be an understatement.
It's almost all he talks about, to his players, to the press, maybe even to his family and friends and anyone else who will listen.
"I don't think there's any way to win playoff series or win championships if you don't focus on defending," Kreis said ahead of Sunday's Western Conference Semifinal first leg against the LA Galaxy.
"You're not going to go into a playoff series and win the game 5-4," he continued. "So you have to make sure everything is right — very organized, very tactically smart about how you push these matches. And a lot of that starts with how you defend."
It's not that RSL are going to pass up scoring opportunities in order to defend. But, first and foremost, Kreis & Co. are hoping to get out of Southern California with a chance to win the series back home in Utah.
That means either a win, a tie or — worst-case scenario — a one-goal loss on Sunday night.
"We are the kind of team that defends well," midfielder Javier Morales told MLSsoccer.com. "So we have to focus on defense and then take the chances that we have."
"It's just part of the RSL way," center back Chris Schuler said. "Defense has to be first. We build a lot of our offense off our defense, now and always."
Kreis admitted that his players haven't recently been as aggressive near the goal as he'd like. But he bristled when the subject of his team's declining offensive output over the last couple of months of the season was raised. RSL averaged just .83 goals per game over September-October, after averaging 2.4 goals per game over the period between May and August.
"I'm sorry for my frustration, but this is what happens in MLS," Kreis said. "Let me spell it out. At the beginning of seasons, you struggle to score goals because you're fresh. You're a new team. At the end of seasons, you struggle to score goals because opponents are now worried much more about defending."
Indeed, the up-and-down nature is borne out by the numbers: Before hitting that clover patch midseason, the Claret and Cobalt averaged .78 goals per game in March and April.
Not that statistics matter in the end. At some point, scoring is simply about taking shots. In September-October, RSL averaged 11 shots per game and 3 shots per goal.
"We need a player to take a risk at that point," Kreis said. "Shoot the ball. Deflect if off a defender. Put it through somebody's legs. Make the goalkeeper make a save. Just say, 'I'm going to take the last chance here. I'm going to step forward and make a play for my team or at least take a risk for my team.' "
But not too big of a risk, particularly against a team that counter-attacks as well as the Galaxy, because if you do, Kreis cautioned, "you may be picking the ball out of your goal.
"You do that one time at this time of year and the game's over."


text:
Find Our Latest Video Reviews on YouTube!
If you want to stay on top of all of our video reviews of the latest tech, be sure to check out and subscribe to the Gear Live YouTube channel, hosted by Andru Edwards! It's free!
Tuesday December 18, 2012 2:45 pm
Microsoft releases 2012 highlight reel video
Posted by Jason Diaz Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Microsoft, Software, Video Games, Videos
Microsoft is not shy about patting itself on the back. Here's the 2012 highlight reel that it put together, showcasing company milestones like Halo 4, Kinect, and their re-imagining Surface tablet.
There's no question that it's been a momentous year at Microsoft. The company introduced the world to Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, announced its family of Surface PCs, showcased a new version of Microsoft Office and released "Halo 4," keeping up a steady rhythm of advancements across its most popular products for individuals and businesses throughout the year. - Microsoft
Read More | Microsoft
- Related Tags:
- halo 4, kinect, microsoft, microsoft office, office, slates, steve ballmer, surface, surface pro, surface rt, tablets, videos, windows 8, windows phone 8, xbox 360, youtube
Latest Gear Live Videos
- Subscribe:
- YouTube
- iTunes High Definition
- iTunes Standard Version
© Gear Live Inc. {year} – User-posted content, unless source is quoted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain License. Gear Live graphics, logos, designs, page headers, button icons, videos, articles, blogs, forums, scripts and other service names are the trademarks of Gear Live Inc.


text:
The Growth Alliance can help guide you through the process of selecting a location, deciding upon a business structure, obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, and directing you to helpful resources within the community.
The Growth Alliance genuinely cares about the success of your business! Our Economic Development team provides services to help existing businesses identify applicable incentives, develop new partnerships, connect to workforce programs, locate sites or buildings, and much more!
Providing Partnership and Support
The Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville was created in early 2007 as a public-private non-profit partnership through the concerted efforts of government, business and higher education. We provide support to new and existing businesses that enhance the overall economic vitality of the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
Our Mission
To drive and support economic development activities that provide positive economic impact and sustainable growth: through attraction and expansion of investment and new jobs, retention of existing jobs, and incubation of new innovation-based businesses in the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Indiana.


text:
32 arrested during New Year's celebrations
Thirty-two people were arrested during New Year's Eve celebrations on the South Shore.
Twenty-four people were arrested during New Year's Eve celebrations at Stateline, Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday morning.
The crowd was an average size and Highway 50 was closed to vehicle traffic from 11:40 p.m. to 12:20 a.m. so revelers could flow into the roadway as they celebrated the new year, a press release stated. On the Nevada side, the roadway was reopened to traffic at 1 a.m. after the crowd moved out of the street.
The arrests took place at the casino corridor throughout the evening. Charges included assault, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, minor consuming alcohol and civil protective custody, police said.
The Minden-Gardnerville area reported a similarly quiet evening; with one person arrested for DUI.
There were no reported injuries to any public safety personnel.
South Lake Tahoe Police reported making only eight arrests on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
"Although the city was quite full with holiday revelers, the number of calls for emergency police responses was fewer this year than during many past years," Lt. Brian Williams stated in a news release.
Most of the arrests were for drunk and disorderly conduct. Two people were arrested for driving under the influence and one person was arrested for felony domestic violence.
Arrests on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day have trended downward, according to South Lake Tahoe Police, from a high of 39 arrests in 2001-02 to 23 arrests in 2006-07 and 14 arrests in 2012-13.


text:
prodrigues necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 5 diseños de 2 diseñadores freelance.
A logo/banner for a new site (parked at http://whatwhywhere.net/foryourcause.com/). Blue designs that work well with an existing template. I need a banner to replace the banner at the top, as well as the logo Adobe Illustrator file (.ai) on a transparent background.
Desired Color Scheme:
Blue Banner, Logo incorprorating Template Colors
Desired Style:
Web 2.0ish
Accepted File Formats:
ForYourCause.com is a website that partners up with merchants (both global and local) and causes/charities (both global and local) to allow supporters to purchase items through the website and donate part of our proceeds to the charity of their choice.
I need both a standard logo, as well as a "banner" that fits in the top spot of the template. Maximum size of the logo would be the size of the banner. The logo banner should be blue. The logo can be any color that stands out against the blue, and should probably incorporate some of the other colors across the template.
The deliverable should be in Adobe Illustrator format. I need the logo separate from the banner (with transparent background), as well as the logo overlayed on the banner.
The contest probably won't last as long as the end time. If you have any questions I'm going to be checking in daily.
I'll do Western Union only if we can split the transfer fee.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text:
Consensus Report
Assessing the Relationship Between Propagule Pressure and Invasion Risk in Ballast Water (2011)Water Science and Technology Board
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
The release of invasive species from the ballast water of ships to U.S. waterways has caused extensive environmental and economic impacts (on the order of $1 billion since 1989 for zebra and quagga mussels alone). To limit the spread of invasive species, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard are developing plans to regulate the concentration of living organisms discharged from ballast water. These plans assume that there is a relationship between organism concentration in ballast water and the establishment of invasive species (known as the risk-release relationship). Establishing an initial benchmark to reduce concentrations of organisms in ballast water below current levels, and then selecting various risk-release models to analyze much-needed experimental and field-based data, would help inform future decisions about ballast water discharge standards.
Key Messages
- The density of organisms in ballast water is just one of many variables that influence the probability that an invasive species will successfully establish a population in U.S. waters. Therefore, any model that attempts to predict invasion outcomes based on this factor alone is likely to suffer from a high level of uncertainty.
- When controlling for all other variables, there is evidence that significantly reducing the density of organisms in ballast water will reduce the probability of invasions. Thus, establishing a benchmark discharge standard to reduce concentrations of coastal organisms below current levels is a logical first step.
- In the short term, mechanistic single-species models could help identify the species most likely to be invasive—for example, those with life histories that favor establishment with the smallest inoculum density, including fast-growth, parthenogenetic or other asexual reproductive abilities, and lecithotrophic larvae.
- Developing a robust statistical model of the risk-release relationship would help inform ballast water discharge standards. Currently, the greatest challenge in this approach is the insufficient scope and scale of the available data. The existing data on invasion risk and organism density discharged from ballast (from historical invasion records and recent ballast surveys) are substantially mismatched in time, and patchy in time, space, and taxonomy. Furthermore, there is no evidence that any proxy variable used thus far is a reliable stand-in for organism density.
- To obtain more informative data, a two-track approach should be pursued to gather both experimental and field-based descriptive data. Experiments to evaluate the risk–release relationship are expected to deliver results over the next three to five years, and collecting and analyzing field-based data, expected to take about ten years, would help strengthen the models and provide real-world validation of experimental data.
- The statutes that guide the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard regulatory programs appear to provide the essential considerations and scope needed to develop scientifically based numeric standards. Both statutes allow the implementing agency to be sensitive to critical risk factors such as voyage patterns and frequencies.


text:
I've been developing software since 1984.
The development tools and syntax of applications have changed over the years, but one thing that has not changed is the need to try and figure out how long a project will take to complete, price it, and how you're doing once you get rolling.
Agile gives us unique benefits by breaking down a large project into small, manageable pieces. More importantly, it allows us to start on a project with a target on providing business value soon after starting out of the gate.
Let's talk specifically about the ESTIMATING part of Agile Development.
First, a few key words;
Iteration. An iteration is a small cycle of work. Meetings take place, software is developed, developer work is coded, testing is done each step of the way, peer code review happens ,"user review" is completed and at the end of a small cycle (from 1 week to several months depending on the environment), you have a releasable unit of work.
Velocity. Velocity is a calculation of how much "work" is actually DONE on a project.
The reality is that for development work to be productive, it requires teams to WORK TOGETHER, not only amongst themselves and their respective "user representative", but also often with other departments.
Knowing that meetings, problems, reviews, testing, etc. are part of the natural process of Agile, your team will eventually have a Velocity at which you know they can work.
At the start of a project or with new Agile developers, the velocity may be a bit slower while they get used to the new way of doing things. With an experienced team, the velocity can increase significantly. There are other considerations as well such as holidays, work-life balance, company culture, etc. but you will find a "velocity per developer" for your organization in just a few iterations.
An example would be a Velocity per developer of 6 hours / day. This would mean that if you had 6 developers you could produce 6 X 6 hours of work in a day, or 36 hours per day.
Original Estimate. When your team first puts together the "estimates" of what the release will take to complete, you will add them up.The result is a good number to start with.
This is where the waters seem to get murky. Some Agile purists say that you should not estimate many releases in advance.
Being in business since 1984,I have RARELY seen a project get off the ground without SOME idea of what kind of costs and time frame a project will take to complete. Some kind of estimate will take place (whether it be formal or not). If a 4 employee company knew the new development project would take 10 years and 10 million dollars to complete, no matter how efficient it is, it won't happen. Be real. Everything has it's place.
Revised Estimate. This to me is where the REAL POWER of Agile Development comes into play for a manager of a software development team or for the owner of a company.
As each developer does a small piece of work (story to some), they record the time they work on it in whatever increments work for you and the tools you have.
Remember.. Developers are people, not robots!
The recording of the time has and always will be a a necessary evil for bookkeeping and accounting types, but not the real power of developing in Agile comes from the REMAINING ESTIMATE.
Here's the math and the beauty of it.
Let's say you have a project X, with an original estimate of 1000 hours to complete over 6 months. Someone in their wisdom has decided this is the number (however obtained). It could be an experienced Agile Team or a manager who made the decision based on marketing info or something a BA came up with, or just the wishful thinking of a business owner. Either way, it's a start.
You have a team of 6 Developers and a User Representative or Subject Matter Expert(SME). The User Representative is not optional in Agile or things can go very bad.
For the purpose of this exercise, let's assume you will break down the Project into 6 releases (or iterations). Each iteration will be 1 month long.
I am currently in an environment where we have WEEKLY releases for a public facing website with several hundred thousand users.
Your cycle will change based on your company's needs and environment and the nature of the work you do.
Careful! I can warn you that weekly releases are difficult. Where I currently am, we are on weekly releases for some very specific business reasons. I'm personally looking forward to a more relaxed schedule of a new Iteration or Release every two week to a month. The shocking thing is that under the Waterfall method of Development, we would have planned for a release possibly every 6 months to a year. Amazing !
At the end of two weeks, the developers have been doing work and re-estimating constantly. If a Story (piece of work) was estimated at 5 hours, and the developer did 4 hours,they record 4 hours work. The key here is that they RE-ESTIMATE Immediately. If the developer thinks it will take another 3 hours to finish this task, they put a NEW Estimate of what is left to do. This should be as realistic as possible including peer review, users testing and preproduction testing.
Some tasks may have less remaining work than expected when being worked on. The key here is to be as realistic as possible.
Here is the beauty. At the end of two weeks, you will see two things. The first is what your VELOCITY is per Developer (how much productive "work" is done during a day). My PREFERENCE is to do this in teams. The whole idea of Agile Development is TEAM WORK. Making 1 developer accountable for something has MANY business flaws which I can get into later (another post). For now, let's just stick with keeping things in Teams. At the end of a few weeks, you will know that for instance your teams' Current Velocity is X hours/day. This lets you know as a rule how your team is doing and also let's you do the next and most important part.
As the iteration continues, you will see the REMAINING number of hours for the Iteration in comparison to the Original Estimate. Based on the historical Velocity so far and the 'new' remaining estimate of hours left, a chart can easily be created(called a Burn Down Char) to show what the Original Estimated completion date was in comparison to the "revised" estimated completion date and can give you a new target date based on current information.
This is the cool part. You now have several choices!
Option 1 - Extend your final completion date
Option 2 - Add Developer Resources (usually you can see this as add X hours of Velocity /day on a chart)
Option 3 - Remove some planned work from the upcoming Release.
The most amazing thing is that you know how you are doing based on your plans, EARLY on in the development life cycle.
You are not waiting until a month before the 6 month project is over to realize you have no chance of making it in time or on budget.
There are some challenges for sure, but well worth it when you see that you produce nearly bug free code on-time and on budget. Amazing stuff.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Agile and the Importance of Estimating and RE-ESTIMATING
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Virtualization Security
I went to the VMWare virtualization conference in June 2010. What a great experience!!
After talking to several of the vendors, it has become clear to me that something overlooked seems to be the issue of security WITHIN the Cloud Providers for your data.
Terms such as "trust us.. we will keep your data safe", or "No one has ever asked that question" do not seem like valid responses to me.
For instance, who does backups, where are they kept, what kind of legal rights do you have to the data, what if data is leaked, who has the responsibility for the leak and what remedies do you have ?
Let me just start by saying that any posts or comments in this blog are simply MY PERSONAL OPINION and not to be considered as any recommendations or facts provided by any manufacturer, employer, client or associate.
Subscribe to: Posts ( Atom )


text:
- You are here:
- Home
- Programs
- Geographic Information Systems & Data Services
- Regional Land Information Database (RLID)
- What you'll find at RLID.org
What you'll find at RLID.org
- Property Reports
- Recorded Documents and Images
- Maps and Interactive Mapping
- Comparable Sales
- Demographic and Business Reports
Summary Property Report
Site address, property ownership, map and taxlot, tax account, assessor photo, boundary/land use, property values and taxes, two most recent sales/ownership transfers, and building characteristics.
Detailed Property Report Site address, property ownership, map and taxlot, tax account, assessor photos and sketches, vicinity map, aerial photo, business report, building characteristics, boundary/land use, service providers, environmental data, political districts, schools, lien data, building permits, land use applications, tax statements, property values and taxes, tax code area and taxing districts, and sales and ownership transfers.
Scanned images of recorded documents reliably available from 1994 forward. A complete index of all recorded documents going back to 1972. Prior to 1972, some subdivision document data, with the earliest document dating to 1856.
Taxmaps, plats, floodmaps, aerial imagery, FEMA maps..
Interactive Mapping
Aerial photography, user-specified buffers, spatial selections around properties, environmental, topography, taxlot information, owner/occupant mailings, labels/lists, measurements, coordinates, and more.
Star rating system, property address and location map, photos, sale price per square foot, year built, bedrooms and bath.
Property name, site address, tax account, photos, sale date and price, year built, rental/unit income (if available), zoning, occupancy type, and more.
Vacant Land
Sales within last 5 years, grantor/grantee, acres, tax account, UGB, zoning, sale date and price, and recent deed.
Census tract information, including population, sex and age, race, household by type, housing occupancy, and housing tenure, income, monthly rent, and more. Same information for city, county, state, for comparison.
Business ReportsBusiness name, map and taxlot, tax account, primary address, owner, contact information (if available, phone number and website), additional business locations, SIC and NAICS, year established, employment size, and sales volume.
RLID Features
Detailed Property Report (first page)
Summary Report
Warranty Deed
Aerial Photo
Flood Map
Topography Map
Assessment & Taxation Tax Map
Assessment & Taxation Sketch
Residential Comps


text:
Daily entertainment update with items on tonight's finale of "American Idol," a recipe for Chicago-Style Hog Dogs and celebrating Memorial Day on Monday.
Dinner idea: Chicago-Style Hot Dog
1 all-beef hot dog
1 poppy-seed hot dog bun
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet green pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped onion
4 tomato wedges
1 dill pickle spear
2 sport peppers
1 dash celery salt
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place hot dog in water, and cook 5 minutes or until done. Remove hot dog and set aside. Carefully place a steamer basket into the pot and steam the hot dog bun 2 minutes or until warm. Place hot dog in the steamed bun. Pile on the toppings in this order: yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers and celery salt. Then tomatoes and the pickle.
-- www.allrecipes.com
On TV: 'American Idol' finale on Fox at 8 p.m. EDT/ 7 p.m. CDT
Tonight is the two-hour season finale of "American Idol," and the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the show. Performances from special guests include U2 and a reunion of the top 13 contestants.
Weekend tip: Monday is Memorial Day
Monday is Memorial Day, and if you don't have to work, then you have a long weekend to relax and enjoy spring weather while celebrating our veterans and their sacrifices. Host a barbecue cookout with an American theme: everything red, white and blue. Or plan a last-minute getaway, and don't come back until Monday night.
-- GateHouse News Service


text:
$123M settlement approved in Del. child abuse case
- Up to $1M in medical care over 15 years will be provided to plaintiffs
- The settlement provides a sizable fund to compensate victims
- Hours of video footage shows sex crimes against more than 80 victims
GEORGETOWN, Del. — A Superior Court judge approved a $123 million class-action settlement related to the child sexual abuse committed by former Lewes, Del., pediatrician Earl Bradley.
Under the Monday settlement's terms, the money would be put into a pool for victims, similar to the system used for victims in priest sex-abuse cases.
A mediator will evaluate each claim and separate them into different categories based on the severity of abuse. A settlement amount then will be assigned to each category and all approved for that category will be paid.
STORY:Convicted doctor sends letter of appeal
STORY:Del. ex-doctor found guilty of child sex abuse
"The approval of this class-action settlement marks the end of litigation arising from Dr. Bradley's 15-year reign of terror and abuse in Sussex County," Superior Court Judge Joseph R. Slights III wrote in his 56-page decision.
"Although no amount of monetary or nonmonetary compensation can atone for Dr. Bradley's atrocities, the settlement approved today provides Dr. Bradley's victims with means by which to facilitate the healing process," Slights said. "It is not for this court to tell this class of innocent victims, or the greater Sussex County community, how to go about the physical, emotional and spiritual healing that all who have followed this case so sincerely wish for these children and their families."
The settlement pool will be financed by Beebe Medical Center's insurance carriers, $111.8 million; the hospital, $8.2 million; and other defendants, $3.2 million. The Lewes hospital, which had employed Bradley, was accused of failing to report his behavior to authorities following an investigation in 1996.
Slights approved the settlement in the civil lawsuit after attorneys for the plaintiffs agreed to reduce their fees to 22.5 percent of the proposed settlement, down from 25 percent. Lawyers will receive about $27.8 million in fees and another $2.1 million in expenses, leaving about $90 million available for victims of Bradley. Beebe also has agreed to provide up to $1 million in medical care over 15 years to plaintiffs included in the lawsuit.
Bradley, 59, was convicted in August 2011 of multiple counts of child rape involving his young patients and sentenced to 14 life terms plus 164 years in prison. He documented his crimes on videos — sometimes involving children that were only months old — that he stored at his pediatrics office. Police discovered the recordings showing sex crimes against more than 80 victims and used them as evidence against him.
Ben T. Castle, a lawyer representing the victims, said they still were working through Slights' opinion.
"We're pleased to finally get to this point, and hopefully these victims will be seeing some compensation fairly soon," Castle said.
The judge agreed with lawyers that without the settlement, Beebe would be staring at bankruptcy while victims would face years of costly and uncertain litigation involving a "race to the courthouse" and young children would be compelled to talk about what happened to them.
"We are gratified that the court found in the way that it did," said Michael M. Mustokoff, who represented Beebe hospital.
Other lawyers declined comment or could not be reached.
Thomas Rutter, a former Pennsylvania judge who served as a settlement arbitrator in the bankruptcy of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington — a case prompted by liabilities stemming from abuse by pedophile priests — will serve as claims administrator in the Bradley case.
Rutter will be responsible for determining which claims have merit and for separating claimants into five categories, based upon the alleged harm suffered and the evidence presented. Children within each category would receive the same compensation, but it's unclear what the range of payments could be among categories.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs have received more than 900 potential claims. The deadline to submit a claim is Dec. 14, but attorneys have agreed to allow a late-filing period of 90 days for claimants who can demonstrate extraordinary circumstances.
They also agreed to set aside $3 million from attorney fees to establish a fund to cover latent injury claims. Those claims would be allowed to be filed over the next five years on behalf of children who appear healthy now but later develop symptoms requiring medical or psychiatric treatment.
Contributing: The Associated Press


text:
The cost-effect way to begin using and experiencing the benefits of the OsteoBall® is with our Starter Kit.
The OsteoBall Starter Kit is the easy, inexpensive introduction to get started building your muscles and bones with isometric resistive exercises, the OsteoBall way.
Starter Kit includes:
How is the Starter Kit different from the Deluxe Lifetime OsteoBall?
The Starter Kit OsteoBall is intended as a lower-cost way of getting you started and introducing you to the many healthy benefits of the OsteoBall. It is made of heavy duty vinyl and is guaranteed for 1 year.
Note: The Starter Kit ball does not carry the Lifetime Guarantee that comes with our Deluxe Lifetime OsteoBall, which covers unconditionally any and all damage or defects to your OsteoBall.
Sonic welded durable seams
For durability Adjustable Grips
Easy-to-hold, handles
Handles can be lengthened or shortened to fit you exactly
Illustrated exercises printed on OsteoBall®
Exercises are illustrated on the surface of the OsteoBall. These large, easy to see illustrations serve as handy reminders - right on the ball - as you go through your OsteoBall exercise sequence.
Illustrated Exercise Manual
Takes you step-by-step through all of the basic OsteoBall exercises. Fully illustrated, easy to follow.
Daily Exercise Journal
A daily exercise journal is included with your Starter Kit. You can chart your progress as you increase in strength and help fortify your bones and muscles. The OsteoBall exercises are so quick and easy you will have that extra time to jot down your journal entries.
FedEx Ground Delivery
On-line orders are processed as soon as received and your OsteoBall is sent directly to you by FedEx Ground.
Deluxe Lifetime OsteoBall® Upgrade Certificate
This certificate entitles the holder to upgrade the Starter Kit to the Deluxe Lifetime OsteoBall® for the Special Discounted Price of $49.95, instead of regular price $70.00, (with Proof of Purchase or Valid Receipt for OsteoBall® Starter Kit)
30 Day Return Policy
You are protected by our 30 day Return Guarantee. For any reason if you are not fully satisfied with your OsteoBall during the first 30 days, your purchase price will be refunded -- cheerfully, promptly, no questions asked.


text:
Feb 23, 2002 -- Brisbane, Australia
Submitted by Syamarani dasi
[Srila Narayana Maharaja and his party sent 3 days in Brisbane, Australia towards the end of February. Each morning, devotees would come from near and far to the place of Srila Maharaja's temporary residence, the home of Prakash dasa Adhikari and Karuna devi dasi, to attend Mangala arati, prayers in glorification of Vrndavana, and Tulasi parikrama. While they were completing their circumambulation of Srimati Tulasi devi, Srila Maharaja would leave with a few devotees for his half-hour morning japa walk. One morning, just after returning from his walk, he sat down on the sofa, surrounded by disciples who had been singing morning bhajanas. That auspicious day was Ekadasi, and Srila Maharaja therefore requested the devotees to sing, "Suddha Bhakata Carana Renu." Then, seeing that no one was able to sing that bhajana without the help of the songbook, Srila Maharaja told them that they should know all the bhajanas by heart, without having to read from a book. Otherwise, they would not be able to understand the deep meanings of the prayers. He then began to explain the song, and the following is a transcription of that explanation.]


text:
Replace your worn out trampoline enclosure net for added safety this season!
Replacement net fits 15ft trampoline with 3 arches or 6 poles and straps.
The net is made from high quality terylene mesh and closes with a high quality full length zipper, and the net is attached at the bottom between the safety pad and jumping mat with clips to ensure maximum safety.
Net is made from thick mesh netting and is UV protected, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal protectants.
This replacement enclosure net comes with the attachment hardware needed for replacement
This net is designed to fit any 15ft trampoline with 3 arches or 6 poles
Additional Information
|Manufacturer's Part Number
|Frame Size
|Trampoline Shape
|Pole Type
|Arches (upside down U)
|Number of Poles or Arches
|3 arches
|How does net connect at top?
|How does net connect on bottom?
|Clips, Rope


text:
Post Profile for Your Business
Submit Press Release
Join Now
Sign In
Press Releases
Business Directory
Products & Services
Recent Press Releases
Press Release Pricing
Submit Press Release
Products & Services
Press Releases
Press Release Pricing
News by Category
News by Country
News by US Region
Recent News
PR.com News on Your Site
Press Releases
Airhart Construction
Press Release
Receive press releases from Airhart Construction:
By Email
RSS Feeds:
College Station in Wheaton Ideally Suits Busy Lifestyle for Single Professional
Wheaton, IL, July 12, 2013 --(
)-- Stacey Zalga wanted the fourth home she purchased to have what she truly wanted and meet the needs of her on-the-go life. Her search led her to College Station in Wheaton where she decided to build a home with Airhart Construction. She has enjoyed living in her new home for the past four months.
As a busy, single career woman working in the relocation industry, Stacey found the maintenance-free component and the ability to customize her home at College Station most appealing. "Working full time, it is reassuring to know that the yard work and snow removal are taken care of."
Moving from a condominium home in Lisle, Zalga was pleased to be able to make custom changes and color selections. "Heather and Dana assisted me with selections, were flexible and offered many helpful ideas to make the home my own," she said.
"Having a great kitchen was very important to me. I upgraded the cabinets, light fixtures, countertops and added an island in the kitchen and upgraded the tile in the baths. Since it's just me, I also opted to configure the three bedrooms into two larger bedrooms."
Stacey, a cat lover and owner of two felines, collaborated with Airhart Construction to create a customized out-of-sight closet litter box solution in the English basement of her home. "We made a cut-out hole to accommodate the litter box to keep it out of view. We also took one quarter of the basement and made one huge closet for off-season and holiday storage," she added."
The location was an attraction at College Station. "Although I don't take the train to work it's nice to have it nearby. You can also walk or bike the Prairie Path to either downtown Glen Ellyn or Wheaton since College Station is located halfway between them both."
College Station in Wheaton is Airhart Construction's newest single-family community of only 14 homes with five of the homes already spoken for. The cottage-style homes have rear-loaded two-car garages, resulting in a more efficiently spaced design and an attractive front exterior. Buyers can choose from and are able to customize three ranch and two-story distinctive designs ranging from two to three bedrooms and two to two and one-half baths with base prices ranging from $349,980 to $384,600.
"College Station homeowners receive a custom home at a convenient address," said Sales Manager Heather Mistele. "This buyer leads an active lifestyle but not necessarily at home because their interests lie beyond the borders of their backyard. All homes do have an inviting front porch which allows for plenty of social interaction with friends and neighbors."
Set at the intersection of Blanchard and Avery, College Station is situated within an established neighborhood that is across the street from a park, the Illinois Prairie Path, is a block away from the College Avenue Metra train station, and a half mile from both downtown Wheaton and downtown Glen Ellyn, near local shopping destinations.
Spacious rooftop decks are a new option at College Station and provide approximately 200 square feet of ample outdoor living space that's ideal for entertaining friends, barbecuing, catching a suntan, growing plants and vegetables in pots, and more. A modest monthly fee covers routine maintenance for lawn care, landscaping upkeep and leaf/snow removal.
Sales for College Station are being conducted at another Airhart community, Fisher Farm, 1N578 Golf View Lane., in Winfield. Hours are Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.airhartconstruction.com or phone (630) 665-5700.
Over the last five decades, Airhart Construction has garnered a solid reputation for service and integrity while building homes of unsurpassed excellence. A family owned-and-operated home building business since 1964, Airhart Construction is an energy-conscious builder and has all homes third party certified. Airhart is currently offering custom and semi-custom residences at Fisher Farm in Winfield (Wheaton district 200 schools);Starcliff in Winfield; Radcliff Ridge in Lisle (Naperville district 203 schools); The Reserves of Prince Crossing Farm and Risch Court in West Chicago; and at Courthouse Square (townhomes), Mackenzie Place (townhomes), Woodland Oaks, College Station (cottage homes), and Stoddard Avenue, all in Wheaton
Contact Information
Airhart Construction
Lynn Walsh
Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Airhart Construction
Promote Your Business
Press Release Pricing
Email this page to a friend
Contact Us
About Us
Terms of Use


text:
We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Privacy Statement.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 700 pediatric physicians on staff, we're dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
When diabetes is poorly controlled, emergency conditions can arise quickly that require immediate treatment.
People with diabetes should wear or carry I.D. information (such as an alert bracelet) that emergency medical staff can find.
In addition, people with diabetes should always carry a sugar source, such as juice or other sugar-containing beverage, glucose tablets or raisins.
When there is not enough insulin to move glucose into cells, glucose can build up in the blood. The body then looks for other forms of energy and uses fat as a fuel source. As fats are broken down, acids called ketones build up in the blood and urine. In high levels, ketones are poisonous to body tissue. This condition is known as ketoacidosis.
You can check for ketones using a simple urine test available at pharmacies. This test should be performed every 4-6 hours anytime a person with diabetes is:
The warning signs that ketoacidosis is getting serious might include:
If these symptoms occur, call the doctor or go to the emergency room right away. If left untreated, this condition will lead to coma and even death.
Low blood sugar, known as hypoglycemia, can occur in diabetics when they use too much insulin, exercise too hard or too long, or have not eaten enough food. Hypoglycemia can develop quickly in people with diabetes.
Symptoms of low blood sugar typically appear when the sugar level falls below 70. Watch for:
If these symptoms occur and you have a blood sugar test kit available, do a blood sugar check. If the level is low, the person with diabetes should eat something with sugar: fruit juice, several teaspoons of sugar, a cup of skim milk, or regular soda. If you don't have a test kit handy, sugar should be eaten anyway -- it can't hurt. Symptoms should subside within 15 minutes. If the symptoms don't subside, more sugar should be eaten and the sugar level tested again.
AFTER the symptoms subside, more substantial food can be eaten. Eat simple sugar FIRST to get the situation under control. Even if you or your child is hungry, "real" food should not be eaten until the sugar level comes up -- real food won't produce enough sugar and takes too long to digest.
If you are a parent, relative, or friend of someone experiencing these symptoms, monitor the person closely. If symptoms become worse -- confusion, seizures, or unconsciousness -- give the person a shot of glucagon. If you don't have glucagon, call 911 immediately.
Your doctor may want you to have a glucagon kit for emergencies. Consult your doctor about who should learn how to inject glucagon in the event that you or your child has a severe hypoglycemic reaction. Most likely, at least one person at school should be given a glucagon kit and training on how to use it. If you have glucagon stored at home for emergencies, your doctor may want everyone in your home, as well as babysitters and caregivers, to know how to use it. Periodically remind everyone how to use it, and check the expiration date.
Don't panic. Glucagon works very fast -- usually within 15 minutes. While you are waiting for the person to revive, keep him on his side to prevent choking. If the person is not better in 15 minutes, call 911.
Click here for a quick-reference version of these warning signs
Trachtenberg DS. Diabetic ketoacidosis. Am Fam Physician. 2005;71:1705-1714, 1721-1722.
Alemzadeh R, Wyatt DT. Diabetes mellitus in children. In: Kliegman RM, ed. Kliegman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders;2007:chap 590.
Eisenbarth GS, Polonsky KS, Buse JB. Type 1 diabetes mellitus. In: Kornenberg HM, Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR. Kronenberg: Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2008:chap 31.


text:
Police are appealing to the public for help with locating a missing woman who is heavily pregnant.
Tracey Ann Moore, who is from Lisburn, is 5'5'' tall.
The PSNI asked the media to circulate the appeal throughout Northern Ireland.
If anyone has any information please contact Police on 101 quoting the reference number 296 of 02/08/17.


text:
How to do a Tissue Paper Faux Finish
The tissue paper faux finish is a great finish to do if you have walls with slight imperfections. Because you are actually adding a texture to the wall with the tissue paper it hides those imperfections and allows them to be a part of the beauty of the final finish.
It is so easy to do. Here are some simple step by step instructions:
1. Gather your materials
- White tissue paper
- Paint
- Glaze
- Wallpaper Paste
- Mini Roller
- Painter's Tape
- Drop Cloth
- Paint Tray
- and anything else you might need....
3. Prepare the tissue paper by tearing off all 4 sides of the paper so there are no straight lines. We are going for an organic ripped look on all the edges. Leave a few sheets with some straight edges for the ceiling & corner areas.
Then crumple the paper as much as you can and flatten out slightly. Do this to all of your paper so that you can be ready for the next step.
4. Apply the wallpaper paste to a 3 foot by 3 foot section of the wall with a small roller. You can also use paint as the glue.
5. Then the fun part - Apply the tissue paper (while the paste or paint is still wet) Start at the top corner of the ceiling and work your way down and across applying the paste and then papering until everything is done. Make sure there are no air pockets between the wall and the paper. Bubbles can cause trouble later. Start smoothing in the center and work your way out to the edges.
6. Wait 24 hours for the paper to completely dry and then base coat your walls with whatever color you choose (2 coats)
7. Once the paint is fully dry, you can begin glazing. You will want to use a darker glaze or even a stain and seal. Brush it on and then wash it in with a damp sponge. You may want to wash some off to reveal the color underneath. The glaze highlights the texture of the paper giving the wall a unique aged and distressed look.
Here are a couple nice examples of the tissue paper faux finish in action. It really does add a richness with both the texture and glaze and can be done in any color you choose.
You can also get creative by adding raised relief stencil designs as you can see in the picture at the top of the post.


text:
GreenCleanSol needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 86 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
We're looking for a logo for our cleaning company. We will need the logo to be used on the website, stationary, and clothing.
Green Cleaning Solutions
Optional Tagline: Planet Friendly. People Friendly.
Desired Color Scheme:
Something relaxing - blues or green - something 'eco' feeling.
Desired Style:
Clean, Simple, and Fresh.
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
We are a small cleaning company, doing mostly residential homes, but hoping to expand into commercial spaces, so logo needs to be generic in that sense. As we use only eco-friendly and people friendly products and supplies, we'd like a logo that is clean, simple, and fresh. Our company name is rather long, so an 'airy' logo would be great - nothing too cluttered. Logo will be used on staff uniforms, as well as business cards and a website.
Update: A logo depicting a broom or another cleaning aid would be benefitial. We'd like the logo to be as self explanatory as possible, while still maintaining the 'green' aspect of it.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
Search This Blog
The (HHCF)is the worlds first non-profit fusing music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and non-violence. The HHCF hosts celebrity chess events where underserved youth play chess for educational scholarships and engage cultural icons from various backgrounds. By blending logic and art we pave new paths to greatness for American youth.Follow us @hiphopchess on twitter!
Showing posts from January, 2018
EXCLUSIVE The Rhythm of War: MMA Fight Lab Champion D'Juan Owens
- Get link
- Other Apps


text:
Occupying fully half of the southern continent, richly
endowed not only with vast forest resources but also
immense deposits of practically every mineral known to
man, and with half the continent's population, Brazil is
the only country in South America with the potential
natural and human resources to become a world power.
Here, according to many, is the next giant of the western
While the Brazilian giant has yet to rise to his full
height, he is anything but asleep. There is the bright,
bold challenge of Brasilia, a futuristic world carved from
virgin wilderness. And there is underway the audacious
project of clearing the jungle across some of the most
formidable terrain ever beheld by eyes of man to build
the Trans-Amazon Highway. More than half of this 3,000
kilometer highway has already been opened to traffic
and work on the remainder goes ahead at a rapid pace.
Even more significant, however, than either of these
ventures—fantastically expensive in the short run but
hopefully bridges to future prosperity—are the dry sta-tistics
of Brazil's economic growth.
During the past seven years, Brazil has experienced
the most accelerated economic development of its his-tory
and, indeed, one of the periods of most rapid devel-opment
any country has ever experienced. Statistically,
the expansion is quite staggering. The Gross National
Product, for the last three years, has maintained an
average growth rate of 10% per annum. Exports have


text:
nonpareil [nɒnpəˈrɛl] a.
1.) Having no equal; unequalled, peerless.
nonpareil [nɒnpəˈrɛl] n.
1.) A person or thing having no equal; something unique.
2.) Printing. A size of type intermediate between emerald and ruby (in America, between minion and agate).
3.) A kind of comfit.
4.) A kind of apple.
5.) A small beautifully coloured finch of the southern United States, Cyanospiza (Emberiza) ciris.
6.) The rose parrakeet, Platycerus eximius.
7.) A kind of wheat.
8.) A name for several beautiful moths (O.E.D. 2nd Ed.).
Etymology: Middle English nounparalle, from Old French nonpareil: non- + pareil, equal (from Vulgar Latin pariculus, diminutive of Latin par, equal.
"For Whom, intoned, toneless, zombily stoned; and the little For Whom jingleJ.D. Steelritter has an ear nonpareil for jingleshas stuck and sunk through that sleep-deprived ear and is there, rattling, unfindable-penny-in-drier-like, in the head of J.D. Steelritter, a head that is fine, perfectly round, freckled of brow, scimitarred of nose, generous and wet of lower lip, quick to center on anything oral" ("Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way," David Foster Wallace, 1989).
(Helen of Troy, Edward Poynter, 1881)


text:
There's so much mid-century imagery going around these past few weeks its making my head spin in the best possible way.
Magdalena Frackowiak for Vogue Italia, April 2011. Photo by Richard Burbridge.
There are numerous ways to be an homage to your favorite movie at the beach this summer, from Blue Crush to Some Like It Hot. Pick your poison.
I love this pelican.
So many people have this idea that retouching is a product of the Big Bad media and their overzealous use of Photoshop, but let's break it down: As long as there have been pictures of any kind, we've been trying to make ourselves look better.
Esquire-inspired covers for the new reboot of X-Men.


text:
The Wolf Age
James Enge
PYR, Nov 9 2010, $17.00
By nature an extreme pessimist who in spite of his adept skills knows he cannot live up to the legend of his father except when he is intoxicated. Enchanter Morlock Ambrosius wonders what else could go wrong as nothing seems to be going his way. In the werewolf city-state of Wuruyaaria, he figures he hit rock bottom when he is confined in a prison inside Vargulleion, a werewolf fortress. Morlock soon learns he has not bottomed out when he is forced to kill another inmate who attacked him.
His new cell mate is Rokhlenu the werewolf, whose life he once saved. They become friends watching each other's back in the dangerous dungeons. However, Morlock also struggles with his sanity as the glass spike pounded into his head blocks his Sight leading to out of control paranoid rages. Working together, the pair escapes, but being on the outside in a city boiling over with angry werewolves divided in strife during an election year proves more dangerous than lock up.
Making last summer's Tea Party look like tea partiers, The Wolf Age is an excellent political fantasy as James Enge paints balloting skewered by the sword and claw; making Wuruyaaria seem worse than 1850s Bleeding Kansas and that of 2008 violent Kenya. The taut story line is character driven by the honor of blood werewolf voters as democracy proves deadly. With morose Morlock as the guide (see Blood of Ambrose and This Crooked Way), readers will appreciate the dark, grim and gloomy portrayal of democracy.
Harriet Klausner
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Wolf Age-James Enge
Posted by Harriet Klausner at 9:51 AM
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
You can help us make a world of difference
Main Line Animal Rescue receives no federal, state or local funding and relies exclusively on the generosity of people like you. By donating, volunteering or adopting, you can take action that helps turn an animal in need into a loving family member. As you explore our site, please consider the many ways you can open your heart to the pets we rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome.
"What better place the world would be for neglected animals if we had more centers like Main Line Animal Rescue" — ALLIE R.
Subaru is a proud partner of Main Line Animal Rescue
follow us mainlineanimalrescue


text:
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Cylechic.co.uk makes front page of the Observer Review
I stumbled into the News Agents on Sunday morning with a slightly sore head, feeling a little sorry for myself (I was at a very good friends wedding on Saturday and perhaps had one too many glasses of bubbly!)In my hazy state I manged to purchase The Observer and a cold can of Iron Bru... my mood suddenly lifted. What a treat to see a picture of my business partner, Lavinia and myself gracing the front cover of the Review!
We were part of The Observers Cycling special, celebrating the 'New two wheeled tribes'. It was a smashing Review that really captured the wonderful diversity of cyclists on the streets today and we felt very privileged to be a part of it.
Labels: Press
2 comments:
- Unknown said...
- 30 July 2009 at 13:07
- Velouria said...
That is a gorgeous photo, well done!
- 11 August 2009 at 22:47
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Buy quality second hand books through our online bookstore featuring over 40,000 fiction and non-fiction titles at up to 70% off original retail prices, as well as antiquarian, collectible and rare books. We know that you read a lot. Bundle a few items together, combine postage and save!
Featured Books


text:
We always have a great time out at the Benton County Fair! Why not share the fun you're having with your friends?!
We're running a contest Aug. 8-9, 2017, so we can keep the good times rolling into the fair weekend.
Post a picture on Facebook and/or Instagram of yourself, family member or a friend at the Benton County Fair and tag it with #arvestfairfun for a chance to win an Arvest feed bucket with Arvest goodies and a couple of arm bands for rides and other fair fun on Friday, Aug. 11…all inside the bucket!
Two winners on Facebook and one winner on Instagram will win an Arvest feed bucket containing an Arvest "Life is Better with Cows Around" t-shirt, Under Armour hat, stainless steel coffee mug, water bottle, and two arm bands for Midway rides on Friday night! To be eligible to win, Facebook and Instagram posts need to be public when winners are selected on Aug. 10, 2017. Entrants are only eligible to win one of the three prizes.
Post as many times as you want! We'll see you out at the fairgrounds.
Don't forget! Arvest is sponsoring entry to the Benton County Fair for everyone on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Come out and have a great time; courtesy of your friends at Arvest.
For more information about what's going on out at the Benton County Fair, visit www.bentoncountyfairar.org*.
Arvest associates and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. Immediate family is defined as any spouse, parent, child or sibling, along with any other family member living in the Arvest associate's home.
Links marked with * go to a third-party site not operated or endorsed by Arvest Bank, an FDIC-insured institution.
Submitted questions will be answered by an Arvest banker and may appear on the Arvest Blog.
All Arvest banks are Equal Housing Lenders and Member FDIC.
Investment products and services are provided by Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Asset Management, member FINRA/SIPC, an SEC registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Arvest Bank. Trust services are provided by Arvest Bank. Insurance products are made available through Arvest Insurance, Inc., which is registered as an insurance agency. Insurance products are marketed through Arvest Insurance, Inc., but are underwritten by insurance companies.
Securities and Insurance Products: Not Insured by FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by a Bank or any Bank Affiliate.


text:
OVERLAND PARK, Kans. – Harvard captain Jason Gonos was one of 10 NCAA lacrosse student-athletes selected as a finalist today for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award® in collegiate men's lacrosse. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
The finalists were chosen by a media committee from the list of 20 candidates announced in February. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner. Fans are encouraged to vote on the Senior CLASS Award website or on the Senior CLASS Award Facebook fan page through May 13. Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches' votes to determine the winner.
Gonos, an economics concentrator with a cumulative GPA of 3.50, was voted by his teammates to serve as captain for the 2013 season. He has started as a defenseman in 48 of Harvard's 53 games over the past four seasons, and currently ranks third on the squad with 26 ground balls and second with eight caused turnovers. Earlier this spring Inside Lacrosse tabbed him as a preseason All-America honorable mention selection.
Even more impressive than his play on the field has been Gonos' work within the community. In November, he organized the Crimson's involvement in Lacrosse Mustache Madness which raised $6,979 for the HEADstrong Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer. Gonos has also spent time working with Happy Helpers for the Homeless in his home state of Maryland, helping to feed and clothe the homeless in Glen Burnie, Md.
To read Gonos' full Senior CLASS Award bio, click here.
The Senior CLASS Award winner will be announced during the 2013 NCAA Lacrosse Championships in Philadelphia May 25-27.
For more information on all the finalists, visit seniorCLASSaward.com.