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Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour is a firm, octagonally shaped co-polyester that provides big hitters with phenomenal control. Though it may not be as popular as its younger, more flexible brother (RPM Blast), Pro Hurricane Tour has enjoyed a respectable following among big hitters, including Andy Roddick. This is due in part to the undeniable precision it delivers, especially on big swings, which explains why our two playtesters raved about how much control they had when they turned up the pace. In addition to control, our team discovered exceptional bite, which made it easier for them to shape the angle and trajectory of their shots with spin. The easy access to spin was aided in no small part by the low power, which allowed our guys to take very sharp upward cuts without fear of the ball spraying unpredictably. Regarding comfort, our testers were quick to point out that Pro Hurricane Tour was on the firm (and dead) side, making it best suited to stronger players. Ultimately, this string did exactly what a firm, low-powered co-poly should do. It gave our playtesters that wonderful sense of confidence that occurs when big strokes find their target with ease.
Unlike some of the livelier co-polys, Pro Hurricane Tour places the burden of power squarely on the player. This proved to be a good thing for Andy, whose big strokes and powerful racquet didn't need any help generating power. He said, "I definitely did not feel that Pro Hurricane Tour provided me with extra power on my shots. With that said, the amount of control and spin I was able to generate allowed me to really swing out and unleash my own power. I felt it was a perfect complement to the Babolat AeroPro Drive that I put it in. I actually wanted a stiff, low-powered string to give me the control I needed."
Having never met a firm, low-powered poly he didn't like, Chris was predictably satisfied, saying, "I find this string to be low in power - even for co-polys, which are low-powered strings as a whole. I've always found this string to offer a firm response, which is ideal for deadening the stringbed, not so much for adding power. With that said, I really liked the level of power offered by this string! The low power level allowed me to supply the power with a big and confident swing at the ball."
With its low power and decent bite, Pro Hurricane Tour gave our playtesters the ability to attack the ball with loads of head speed. This gave Chris all the spin he needed. He said, "I was getting lots of spin out of this string. I found I could get the ball to dip inside the lines even when I was hitting a hard topspin shot high over the net. Even though this is a fairly stiff string, I found it to pocket the ball well on heavy spin shots, and it provide lots of grip on the ball. I also liked the bite I was finding from this string on slice shots. I was able to hit some heavy slice and really knife my backhand."
Getting some good snap back was Andy, who found he had to take big cuts to unlock the spin. He said, "The slick surface of the Pro Hurricane Tour slid on itself nicely and helped produce a good amount of spin. It doesn't have the crazy spin potential that a shaped or textured string would have, but it still offered a nice amount of spin. Once again, the stiff and dead feel allowed me to really swing out on the ball and generate the spin on my own."
For Chris, Pro Hurricane Tour proved to be midway between a soft co-poly and a firm, traditional poly. He said, "This string offers better give than a traditional poly. It pockets the ball better and feels more comfortable. However, it is on the firmer side when compared to a lot of the softer co-polys. I actually liked its firm and crisp response and thought there was still enough give in the string for comfort."
Though it lacked the soft ride he enjoyed with Tourna Big Hitter Black 7, Andy appreciated the firm feel, saying, "Pro Hurricane Tour is definitely a stiff and dead polyester, but that isn't always a bad thing, especially when putting it in a high-powered racquet. The ball is pocketed nicely, there is a good amount of feel and a nice response off the stringbed, so I always felt connected to the ball."
Control was the defining characteristic of Pro Hurricane Tour for our team. The low-powered response and predictable trajectory were designed for big hitters like Andy, who said, "Control is where the Pro Hurricane Tour really shines! The stiff stringbed doesn't get manipulated easily at impact, and the result is a consistent response. The control made it the perfect complement (as I mentioned before) to the high-powered AeroPro Drive I put it in."
In total agreement with Andy was Chris, who also gave this string a near perfect control score. He said, "My favorite aspect of this string is the amount of control I get when playing with it. I always felt confident taking a good rip at the ball with this string. The reason I like poly-based strings is because they allow me to stay on the gas and not worry about overhitting. This string definitely fit that bill, and I find it to be one of the more control-oriented co-polys out there. I was swinging big with this string in my racquet and loving every minute of it."
Nothing lasts forever, including polyester. This wasn't a problem for Chris, who was still able to hit his mark after the feel changed and the tension dropped off. He said, "This string barely made the two-week mark before it started to feel like it had lost a fair bit of tension. However, although I found the feel to be lacking as it bagged out, I was still able to find control and spin."
Andy was more impressed with the tension maintenance and playability duration. He said, "Pro Hurricane Tour maintains tension and playability very well. Because it is so stiff it does not soften up and get bagged out easily like other softer polyester strings. It reaches the two-week playability threshold (that we like to use as a benchmark for polys) with ease."
Chris - "Players looking for a lot of control and spin and/or a crisp and firm stringbed should definitely try this string. I loved the grip on big groundstrokes and serves, yet I also liked the response on touch shots, so I think this would be a good fit for the modern all-court player.
Andy - "I would recommend this to the player who is looking for a great feeling, control-oriented string. It complements a high-powered racquet nicely, and would also go well in a smaller frame if you really like a more stiff and dead feel from your strings."
Chris - "I liked the spin, control and feel."
Andy - "I loved the amount of control it provides, allowing me to feel really confident on my shots and swing out as hard as I want. The great control allowed me to unleash my own strength and power on my shots."
Chris - "I would have liked it to last a little longer in terms of playability. However, I'm only talking about a couple of extra hitting sessions, so it was not a big deal."
Andy - "It's not the most comfortable string out there, and if I put it in a more control-oriented racquet (say my Yonex RDiS 100 Mid) I could envision some arm problems potentially arising."
Chris - "This string felt firmer than my go-to string, which is Volkl Cyclone. The difference is not huge, but this one didn't cup the ball as well on flatter shots. On spin shots the response felt more comparable. I have been hitting some basic polys recently, and I could definitely feel the evolution of this co-poly over a basic poly, as it offered more ball pocketing while retaining that firm and crisp feel."
Andy - "It feels similar to its younger cousin, RPM Blast, but it doesn't grab the ball as well or provide quite as much spin. It also feels similar to MSV Focus Hex, but with better feel and response. I think it is a great complement to a powerful racquet and a formidable game."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
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Playtest Racquet: Slazenger Pro Braided 95
Playtest Tension: 55 lbs.
Typical String: Volkl Cyclone 16
Playtest Racquet: Babolat AeroPro Drive GT
Playtest Tension: 55 lbs.
Typical String: Tourna Big Hitter Black 7
Review date: November 2012. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
The Gospel according to John 12:28-36
The Lord said, "Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again." The crowd standing by heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him." Jesus answered, "This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world, now shall the ruler of this world be cast out: and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." He said this to show by what death he was to die. The crowd answered him, "We have heard from the law that the Christ remains for ever. How can you say that the Son must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?" Jesus said to them, "The light is with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, lest the darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light."
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The 1988 Acura Legend line of luxury/performance automobiles continues the Acura tradition of refined automotive technology. For 1988, the Legend 4-door Sedan is powered by the same 2.7-liter 24-valve fuel-injected V-6 engine first introduced in the 2-door Legend Coupe. Honda's own Anti-Lock Braking (ALB) system, Supplemental Restraint: System (SRS) with driver's side air bag, and available dual-mode electronically controlled automatic transmission with driver's select sport mode also becomes available in the legend Sedan as well as the legend Coupe.
"Both the Legend Sedan and Coupe have proven to be strong competitors in the upscale, luxury/performance automotive market," said Ed Taylor, vice president of the Acura Automobile Division. "With additional refinements for 1988, we feel we have improved what was already a car designed for the truly discriminating driver."
Both Legend models were developed through the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) techniques and extensive wind tunnel testing. Utilizing numerous aerodynamic design elements, including low, sloping hoods, body faired bumper and air dam, and flush headlights, glass and door handles, the Sedan and Coupe have respective coefficients of drag (Cd) of just 0.32 and 0.30. The use of low hoodlines, narrow roof pillars and large glass areas also provides excellent all-around drive," visibility of 310 degrees for Sedan, and 323 degrees for Coupe.
There are three versions of the Legend Sedan and Legend Coupe for 1988: A fully-equipped standard version, complete with features ranging from power-operated windows and door locks to air conditioning and cruise control; and L and LS luxury option packages. Both L and LS versions feature standard leather upholstery and an Anti-Lock Braking (ALB) system (in addition to the standard 4-wheel disc brakes equipped on all versions). The LS version also includes a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) driver's side air bag and an advanced Acura/Bose Music System.
The Legend interior is noted for its advanced ergonomics, with every gauge and switch logically positioned within easy sight and reach of the driver. This emphasis on providing a stress-free environment that puts the driver in total control is especially evident in the design of the instrument panel. Large, white-on-black analog gauges provide full information at a glance. All switches and controls, with the most commonly used arranged within finger's reach of the steering wheel, provide the positive feedback of sure engagement through their quality tactile feel.
The Legend front bucket seats are deeply contoured and fully adjustable. The driver's seat on Land LS versions are power adjustable -- 4-way on the Coupe and 10-way on the Sedan. The rear seat features a standard fold-down center armrest. Other convenient interior items include an adjustable steering column (not available on LS models), digital quartz clock, full center console designed to accommodate a cellular phone, an illuminated entry system and dual illuminated vanity mirrors. Every Legend is equipped with an audiophile-quality AM stereo/FM stereo electronically tuned radio with cassette, 7-band programmable graphic equalizer, Dolby, and four speakers
In addition to these standard features, L and LS versions also offer a security system. A Driver's Information Center is provided on the Legend Sedan LS and the Coupe L and LS versions. The system provides trip, fluid and maintenance interval information. A power-operated sunroof with sliding sun shade is standard for both the Legend Coupe and the Sedan. Automatic climate control is standard on the Sedan LS, and on both the L and LS versions of the Legend Coupe
The Legend LS is also equipped with a specially designed Acura/Bose Music System, which includes an AM/FM stereo/cassette with Dolby and Dynamic Noise Reduction, and four Bose speakers --each fitted with an individual amplifier and electronic equalizer.
In 1988, both Sedan and Coupe models will be powered by the technically advanced Legend 2.7-liter 24-valve, single-overhead cam (SOHC), fuel-injected V-6 engine. The engine is rated at 161 horsepower at 5900 rpm and 162 lbs-ft of torque at 4500 rpm.
The lightweight aluminum alloy powerplant utilizes a pent-roof combustion chamber, which permits use of a symmetrical four-valve layout and central spark plug location for more complete combustion of the air/fuel mixture. The aluminum alloy cylinder heads have equal length crossflow exhaust and intake ports. To broaden the torque curve, the Legend V-6 uses a Variable Intake Control System, which combines mechanical precision with electronic control. The result is a smooth power delivery throughout the full rpm range.
Legend's programmed multi-port fuel injection utilizes an eight-bit microcomputer to analyze information from seven sensors and maintain the ideal proportion of fuel and air and its delivery to each cylinder. The ignition system is fully electronic, making extremely accurate ignition control possible.
A 5-speed manual transmission with short shift throws is standard on all Legend models. Optionally available is an advanced electronic dual-mode 4-speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter. It incorporates a driver-selectable Sports mode and progressive torque converter lockup capability in second, third and fourth gear. This design allows the driver to select the most appropriate shifting program for his or her particular driving style and situation. In addition to providing increased performance, the Sport range is useful in eliminating the traditional "hunting" for the correct gear on long, steep grades or while towing a trailer.
Well-matched to the responsive, smooth operating Legend engine is the fully-independent suspension and front-wheel drive system which incorporates equal-length halfshafts to improve handling and virtually eliminated the undesirable "torque steer" often associated with front-wheel drive cars
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Speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering gives quick response and accurate road feel. Maximum assist is provided for low-speed maneuvering and parking. At cruising speeds assist is reduced to enhance road feel
Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all Legend models. This advanced power-assisted dual-diagonal system has ventilated discs in front to dissipate heat.
In addition, the Legend L and LS versions include an exclusive Honda Research and Development Co., Ltd. designed Anti-Lock Braking (ALB) system which prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking. By allowing the wheels to rotate during braking, the driver is better able to retain stability and steering control.
Performance-oriented tires mounted on lightweight alloy wheels complement Legend's power and handling capabilities. The Legend Sedan uses Michelin 205/60 MXV HR15 radials, while the Legend Coupe is offered with Michelin 205/60 MXV VR15 radials.
The Legend Sedan and Coupe feature durable unit-body construction and precise manufacturing, including extensive corrosion protection. The Legend's unique four-coat, four-bake painting process provides for a deep lustrous finish.
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By Sarah Story, Citizen Events Editor 01/26/12
Movie Night at Sweet Spot will feature the Adam Sandler movie "Bedtime Stories" at 7 p.m. All ages are invited to bring sleeping bags and pillows to watch the movie. Admission is free. Sweet Spot is located in West Broad Village near Whole Foods and CMOR. For details, call 360-7768 or visit http://www.shopsweetspot.com.
Unity of Richmond and Karen Morris will present a community screening of "Miss Representation" at 7:30 p.m. at 800 Blanton Ave. "Miss Representation" exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media's limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself. It includes stories from teenage girls and interviews with politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists and academics such as Condoleeza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem and more. Admission is $10. For details, call 278-6489.
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The Richmond Folk Music Society will present "We Shall Not Be Moved: Songs from America's Labor Movement" at 8 p.m. at Congregation Or Ami, 9400 W. Huguenot Rd. Historian and musician Gregg Kimball, along with Sheryl Warner and Jackie Frost, will sing and discuss songs that grew out of the American Labor Movement and played a major part in shaping American history. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. For details, call 647-7856 or visit http://www.richmondfolkmusic.com.
The Jazzercise Studio located at 8119 Staples Mill Rd. will host a Multi-Vendor Open House from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can shop for Valentine's and Easter gifts from popular companies such as Thirty-One, Silpada, Pampered Chef, Organo Gold Coffee, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Party Lite and Dove Chocolate Discoveries. There will be specials and giveaways. Admission is free. Those unable to attend can place orders under the event name "Multi-Vendor Open House" at http://www.mythirtyone.com/mdsmith. For details, call 387-6269 or 249-5299.
The Hot Club of San Francisco will present "Cinema Vivant" at 3 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall at the University of Richmond. "Cinema Vivant" is a collection of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing. The featured films are "The Cameraman's Revenge" (1912), a piece about the marital troubles of beetles, and "The Mascot" (1933), an adventure story about lost toys. Tickets are $32. For details, call 289-8980 or visit http://www.modlin.richmond.edu.
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Canada loses opening match at Olympic qualifierTIJUANA, Mexico (April 29, 2012)– Canada's national women's volleyball team lost 25-18, 25-14, 25-21 to Puerto Rico on Sunday evening in the opening match for both countries at Olympic qualifying tournament.
The winner of the week-long event earns a ticket to the 2012 London Games.
Sarah Pavan of Kitchener, Ont., was Canada's leading scorer with 11 points while Tammy Mahon of Holland, Man., added nine.
Canada has a rough start to the match falling behind 8-3 at the first time out break in the opening set. In sets two and three, the Canadians built early leads but were eventually caught by the unrelenting Puerto Rican squad.
''We didn't play well in the first two sets,'' said Canada's head coach Arnd Ludwig. ''It was only in the third set that we started to show what we are capable of and that is to fight hard for every point.''
In the other Group A match, the Dominican Republic trounced Honduras 25-5, 25-5, 25-7 while in Group B, Cuba hammered Trinidad and Tobago 25-15, 25-7, 25-12. The Mexico – Costa Rica match was later Sunday.
The top three in each group after the round robin advance to the playoff round.
Canada faces the Dominican on Monday at 8 p.m. (EDT)
April. 30: Round robin match #2 - Canada vs. Dominican Republic
May 1: Round robin match #3 - Canada vs. Honduras
May 2: Quarterfinals
May 4: Semi-finals
May 5: Finals
Left Sides:
Tammy Mahon: Holland, MB
Tonya Mokelki: Weyburn, SK
Liz Cordonier: Vancouver, BC
Kyla Richey: Vancouver BC
Middle Blockers:
Jennifer Hinze: Vancouver, BC
Marisa Field: Vancouver, BC
Tasha Holness: Calgary, AB
Right Sides:
Sarah Pavan: Kitchener, ON
Brittney Page: Vernon, BC
Jaclyn Ellis: Mississauga, ON
Kelci French : Okotoks, AB
Julie Young: Red Deer, AB


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I have notice there isn't a thread about this so....
Dengeki Daisy is a romance/comedy manga. It is pretty popular X)
Here is brief plot from wikipedia:
Spoiler!When Teru's older brother died, she was left with little more than a cellphone containing the text-address of an elusive character named DAISY, who Teru's brother had told her would "support her when he was no longer able to." DAISY became Teru's pillar of strength, over the next few years as he sent her encouraging words through his phone, whether inspiring or mere chatter, as she faces her life alone.
One afternoon, after bullies from the student council are mysteriously driven away, Teru accidentally breaks a school window, which results in her working for the grouchy, cruel school janitor named Tasuku Kurosaki. As Teru begins working for the unlikable school janitor, her feelings begin to surpass that of master and servant and she begins to question DAISY's true identity. Could Kurosaki be her beloved DAISY? Meanwhile, Kurosaki is finding himself steadily drawn to Teru. Will he "reach out" to her?
Have a go at it^^. This is one of my favorite shojo mangas. What I like about this manga is that the characters are not stereotypical.
Here are some links if you want to have a look ))
Chapter 1
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Owen Hargreaves pulls off lovely rabona goal in the BT studio with first touch in two yearsBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
Former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves hasn't played professionally in two years since no top-flight clubs wanted to take a chance on his spontaneously exploding joints injuring their other players. Now a pundit for BT Sport, Hargreaves is confined to the studio and at the start of the clip above, claims he hasn't touched a ball in two years. He then proceeds to bang in a rabona off the post on his first try.
Of course, when he says he hasn't touched a ball in two years he really means that he's been practicing this in a shed eight hours a day for the last 17 months while listening to the Karate Kid soundtrack and crying, but it's best not to dwell on that and just celebrate with some Fruit Pastilles.
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Fan brings loaf of bread and jar of peanut butter to stadium to make sandwiches during Man City-CSKA matchBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
While Man City were disappointing their home fans with a 2-1 loss to CSKA Moscow that leaves them bottom of the Champions League group E table, at least one supporter could take solace in the incredible savings he provided himself by making his own sandwiches at his seat.
Following the match, a picture of a fan sitting front row, reportedly at the Etihad, with a loaf of bread, a jar of peanut butter and what appears to be a knife spread on social media. It's unclear how this person got all of their sandwich fixings into the ground, but they seemed to be more focused on the sandwich making than the action on the pitch that City end the match with nine men.
One Man City fan has resorted to making a peanut butter sandwich at the Etihad. pic.twitter.com/yyDTrXDcyn
We miss you tooth brush guy. We miss you so much.
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Jose Mourinho abruptly ends interview at the mention of upcoming Liverpool gameBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
A 1-1 draw with Maribor in which Eden Hazard missed a penalty and Diego Costa had a goal disallowed left Jose Mourinho in a bad mood and he made this abundantly clear in his post-match interview. First, he said how unhappy he was with his team and then he mentioned his "long story" with referee Daniele Orsato, who sent Mourinho off twice during his two-year spell in Italy as manager of Inter.
After Mourinho praised Maribor's defending, the interviewer asked if this performance made Chelsea's Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday harder and the Chelsea boss walked out on him, refusing to answer. This can be seen at the end of the video above.
A day earlier, he said that he wouldn't have rested players against a difficult opponent as Liverpool did against Real Madrid, adding, "If one day I go to a game and I don't feel I can win, maybe I don't go. " So with a few days to go until the Liverpool match, he has to pace himself with the mind games. Otherwise he might get a jaw cramp.
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James Milner is too sad to argue Man City's latest Champions League failureBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
At fulltime of Man City's 2-1 loss to CSKA Moscow at the Etihad, Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleto and Samir Nasri crowded around the match officials to air their many grievances. At that moment, City were bottom of Champions League group E, winless and with just two points through four matches. Their chances of advancing to the knockout stage with Bayern Munich and Roma left to play now slim. Another embarrassingly quick exit from the competition seemingly inevitable. And James Milner was too sad to argue.
The referee played an active role in the match, which is why the City trio decided to focus their anger on him. CSKA's Seydou Doumbia scored the match's first goal in just the second minute, but Yaya Toure equalized in the eighth with a curling free kick into the top corner. Doumbia went on to restore CSKA's lead in the 34th minute and Toure went on to get himself sent off in the 81st minute (he had previously been booked in the 66th minute) for shoving an opponent as if it was an acceptable thing to do.
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Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo to equaling Raul's Champions League scoring recordBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
Coming into this week's round of Champions League fixtures, Cristiano Ronaldo had a one-goal edge on Lionel Messi (70-69) as they both chased Raul's all-time scoring record in the competition (71). Though this is very much the season of Cristiano, he was unable to score in Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Tuesday, giving Messi the chance to jump ahead in Barcelona's match against Ajax on Wednesday. And as we all know by now, Messi doesn't waste chances.
Is Raul's Champions League record going to fall in the next 48 hrs? More on Ronaldo vs Messi http://t.co/BUTGXnJuAO pic.twitter.com/dH4pX158Qh
The Argentine scored both of Barca's goals as they beat an Ajax side that played the final 18 minutes with 10 men. In doing so, Messi hopped over Ronaldo and equaled Raul's Champions League scoring record in the 2-0 win.
Here's the goal that did it:
It took Real Madrid legend (and newest New York Cosmos addition) Raul 144 Champions League matches to score his 71 goals, but Messi has done it in just 90. Ronaldo, meanwhile, has 70 goals in 107 games.
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Goalkeeper in Scottish fourth division immediately goes home to Canada after nightmare matchBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
The recent Angus derby couldn't have gone much worse for Montrose goalkeeper Lucas Birnstingl. In what would be a 5-1 loss for Montrose, Arbroath keeper David Crawford even scored the first goal of his career against Birnstingl with a long free kick that took a high bounce and rolled over the Canadian's fingertips to dribble in. On top of that, Birnstingl was sent off in the 82nd minute for a bad challenge that forced Montrose to put a striker in goal since they had already used all three substitutes.
The only thing that could have made it worse for Birnstingl would've been getting struck by lightning as he walked off. But he might have welcomed that after what he had just experienced.
Though everyone has bad days and Crawford's goal probably shouldn't have even counted since the ball was still rolling when he kicked it, Birnstingl took it all especially hard and went with the extreme measure of immediately fleeing the country.
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Four days in the life of Arsene Wenger: A man constantly getting cut back down to sizeBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
Arsene Wenger is a man of balances that keep him in a state of constant state of fluctuation between joy and despair. He hasn't won the Champions League, but he has been in the competition 17 years in a row. He develops a great player and then they leave or repeatedly get hurt. He's had an undefeated season and then he's had nine years without winning a trophy. If he eats a delicious meal, he can be certain that dessert will make him sick. And over the first four days of November, that's pretty much what happened.
Wenger arrives at the Emirates, site of Arsenal's next two matches — a Premier League game against newly promoted Burnley and a Champions League game against Anderlecht. Coming off wins at Anderlecht and Sunderland in their previous two matches, he was feeling good when he spotted a familiar face on the wall.
After the match, Wenger was quick to praise his side's defending.
Boss: "We could not find that defensive stability but we've found it now and that's important in the Premier League" #AFCvAND
But at least he got his zipper to work.
Dejan Lovren's daughter is not pleased with Brendan Rodgers' team selectionBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
Brendan Rodgers opted to make wholesale changes to Liverpool's starting XI for their Champions League match at Real Madrid. This angered many fans as it gave the impression of throwing in the towel on what should have been a big night for the club, in order to keep the struggling team's players rested for an important Premier League match against Chelsea at the weekend. None were more upset than defender Dejan Lovren's one-year-old daughter Elena, though.
Lovren's wife Anita shared a picture on Instagram of her daughter watching the match at the Bernabeu with her hands up, along with the caption "Why my daddy doesn't play????" Her dad wasn't even named on the substitutes bench.
Several Liverpool fans offered unflattering answers to that question on Anita's Instagram page, but as Elena always says, "Haters gonna hate."
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, meanwhile, was a bit more pleased with Rodgers' decisions. Especially after taking a 1-0 lead against his toothless Liverpool in the 27th minute.
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Liverpool fan arrested for making Madrid cops chase a ballBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
Liverpool fans had a chance to live out the ultimate European away day in Madrid after being deprived of Champions League football in recent years, but local police weren't in the mood to let them kick their balls around like they own the place.
Plaza Mayor was where the traveling supporters congregated in large numbers before kick-off against Real Madrid, drawing the attention of Madrid cops who are apparently do not enjoy balls flying around in the square. So they decided to try and confiscate the offending object, which started an impromptu game of keep away.
As you can see in the video above (via our friends at Eurosport), one fan to kicked the ball away from the bumbling cops just before they could snatch it away. And for continuing their embarrassment, they arrested him.
(Liverpool) @LFC banners in Madrid's emblematic Plaza Mayor earlier #ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/psAEo0eUNM
Wayne Rooney sings with Ed Sheeran, Leon Osman covers Will Smith, Petr Cech drums to the Foo FightersBrooks Peck at Dirty Tackle 2 yrs ago
(Warning: NSFW language at the start of the video)
Wayne Rooney recently attended an Ed Sheeran concert (and unlike Mark Clattenburg, he didn't get in trouble for it) and after the show was over, he went to a local pub with the singer. Perhaps aided by a bit of liquid courage, Rooney sang an emotional rendition of the song "Lego House" with Sheeran accompanying him on guitar and a small audience singing along.
Though no one will confuse Rooney for Frank Sinatra anytime soon (hair difficulties aside), you can really hear the pain of yet another disappointing World Cup experience in his voice.
Elsewhere, Everton midfielder Leon Osman delivered a rousing performance of Will Smith's classic "Boom! Shake the Room!" at his testimonial dinner...
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February's Festive Friday will be held Feb. 6 at noon upstairs in the courthouse. Bring any Valentines ideas you wish to share and $2 for lunch and handouts. Join in for food, fun and facts.
Seniors and parents, free money available. Need help filling out your FAFSA? There will be a free application for federal student aid workshop at Emery High with Kim Booth, CEU Rep. Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Emery High Library.
The annual Lincoln Day breakfast is scheduled for Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. at Barn's Grill. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Utah State Senator David Hinkins and Utah Rep. Kay McIff will report from the Utah Legislature. Jim Hansen and Lt. Gov. Gary Herbert will also attend and Jim Bennett. Sen. Bob Bennett will be in town on March 7 to speak. Everyone welcome.
College of Eastern Utah Theatre is in rehearsals for A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt set to run Feb. 5-10 (black Sunday) at 7:30 p.m. in the Geary Theatre. The play tells the story of Sir Thomas More, who defies King Henry the VIII's desire to divorce Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Boleyn. Thomas More's decision to stand up for his strong principles and beliefs places him at odds with the state that would have him simply "go along."
The Buckhorn District Eagle Scout award dinner will be held at the Museum of the San Rafael on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Dana at 687-9864.
It will take place on July 11. We will have a picnic with children and spouses during the day and a dinner, karaoke, and slide show that evening at the high school. Classmates, send your mailing addresses to firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com.
Craig Law will have his work "The Art in Rock Art" displayed in College of Eastern Utah's Gallery East from Jan. 29-March 5.
Castle Dale DUP will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Castle Dale Senior Center. Everyone is welcome and bring a friend and have a good time.
The Huntington City 2009 dog licenses are now due. Proof of current rabies vaccination must be presented before license can be issued. Deadline for dog licenses is March 1. Dog licenses may be purchased at the Huntington City Hall or at the rabies clinic which will be held at the Huntington City Fire Station on the following dates: Feb. 21: 10 a.m.-noon (Glen Jensen DVM).
The Emery County Recreation Special Service District is taking bids for a campground host at Bear Creek Campground. The host will perform various duties and will work under the direction of the Emery County Recreation director. The contract will begin April 5 and end Oct. 15. A bid packet may be picked up at the Emery County Recreation office at 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale. All bids must be turned into Emery County Recreation by March 6 at 5 p.m.
The Emery County Fair is now accepting applications for food and general vendors for the Emery County Fair which will be held on Aug. 6-8. To be an exclusive food vendor, you must have your application into the Emery County Recreation office at 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale, by March 20. An application may be picked up at the office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or go to the website www.emerycounty.com/fair/vendor. For more information contact Emery County Recreation at 435-381-2108.
The 14th annual Huntington Elementary PTA Valentine Carnival will be held on Feb. 13 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Elementary gym. Tickets will be 10 for $1. There will be food, games and fun. There will be a craft sale and bake sale. Games will include: fish pond, cake walk, RJ the Clown, football toss, coin toss, pop game, face painting, treasure hunt and much more. Everyone welcome.
The Huntington Stake will hold a Valentine Dinner and Dance for all adults 18 years of age and older on Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Huntington Stake Center in Huntington. Everyone welcome.


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Massachusetts lawmakers Tuesday heard testimony on a bill to regulate electronic cigarettes. Attorney General Martha Coakley says the measure would close gaps in current state law. It would prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes or any nicotine delivery system to children under 18.
"They are being marketed, given the appearance and – frankly – the candy colors and flavors, to youthful users. And you can see they're sleek, they're cool, they're electronic," Coakley says. "We are very concerned about the push to get a whole new generation of people to use nicotine."
The bill initially proposed by State Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez of Boston would prohibit e-cigarettes from being used in all places where smoking is currently banned. The metal or plastic battery-powered devices resemble traditional cigarettes, but heat a liquid nicotine solution, creating vapor that users inhale.
Coakley and other state attorneys general recently asked the federal Food and Drug Administration to regulate e-cigarettes the same way it regulates tobacco. Coakley says she worries that the federal shutdown will slow that process.
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|Posted by Deb on March 06, 2004 at 10:19:54:
|In response to Re: HELP - Noise seems to be eminating from pipes
: My husband thought I was crazy. For some time I had been hearing what sounded like water running. After triple checking every faucet inside and out, I could not locate the running water. I first heard it in the master bath.
: Last night, just after dinner, the sound was so loud that it could not be ignored. It sounded as if it were eminating from the water heater. A walk through the house produced no clues. The sound was very loud by the water heater and in the master bath. Checking the pressure valve on top of the water heater didn't help. Turning off the power to the water heater didn't help either. Turning off the water at the main valve produced the quiet I wanted. We left the water off during the night.
: This morning, we had to turn the water on for a shower. After the shower, I entered the garage to find water flowing down the garage floor. It didn't seem as if it was coming from the water heater, but I don't know for sure.
: The water heater is about four to five years old. The house is about 14 years old. We have owned it for six and a half years.
: Please, could someone tell me what the problem is and the best way to rectify this situation?
Where does your T&P valve terminate? The water in the grage is most certainly coming from the water heater or a hot water line. Unless this is the T&P valve, it is impossible to trouble shoot this remotely. Call a plumber.
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Thread: Democrats lying again?
01-03-2014, 09:14 PM #13Veteran Russell Street Raven
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Curveball was not the extent of the "intel" at all, though the MSM would like one to believe that. It was one piece of second or third hand intelligence that buttressed the already-established widespread consensus (of the Western world's intelligence community). The links above provided by Dade detail this fact. The media blew this up as big as it could for ratings and to fit a partisan agenda, but there never has been any proof whatsoever Drumheller is telling the truth and Tenet is lying about what everyone knew and when. One can certainly argue that the CIA gave way more weight to this piece of intelligence than it should have under the circumstances, especially regarding Powell's testimony, but that is about all one can say. Not that the consensus opinion in any way relied on that piece or that anyone knew that piece to be fabricated at the time.
The reason everyone believed that Saddam had WMDs is because he wanted everyone to believe he had WMDs. It is as simple as that.
He acted like he had WMDs. His generals believed he had WMDs. He had the ability to make WMDs. WMDs are valuable. For years he refused to cooperate with UN inspectors. He admitted after being captured that he behaved like he had WMDs because he was worried about looking weak to Iran.
There is no evidence whatsoever Bush "lied" about WMDs. None. Claiming so indicates that the person making the claim either a) is ignorant of the facts, or b) is ignorant of the meaning of the word "lie." One can quibble about the use of the rhetorical phrase of "no doubt" when really meaning "everyone agrees/believes," but that rhetoric is used all the time, from global warming to the affects of the stimulus to who is the best football player, and it was used by others (including Democrats) regarding Iraq WMDs.
Nor is "no new taxes" (as earlier mentioned) a "lie" because it was made as a promise (that was eventually not kept). It was not a knowingly false statement when stated/promised.
A "lie" is saying something known at that time to be untrue.
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If I were to address healthcare of the uninsured I'd handle it as a discrete issue. I wouldn't reconfigure a 6th of the economy.
I find obamas premise that when people lose their insurance as a 'small minority' is ridiculous when that number far exceeds the beneficiaries of the program. Besides if you look at the people he is trying to get insurance to, a majority of those people only lack insurance for a few months. Switching jobs, etc. just like how even in a booming economy there is structural unemployment. I am an Economist going into insurance work and I do not see how obamacare addresses the issue of rising prices, in fact I think it will get worse.
Re: Democrats lying again?
Syria now has them despite not having a program of note to develop them. I don't think it is a coincidence.
And this defense from a guy against invading Iraq. Despite my belief he had WMDs I did not see him as a threat to use them against us.
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I never claimed Iraq had uranium of any kind, I simply noted the claim that they had WMDs was true. It was in response to this:
No "lie" this administration has told has been bigger than Bush's Iraq WMDs.
Re: Democrats lying again?
There was evidence to suggest that Iraq got rid of a lot of their WMD's, per the UN sanctions.
Whether they gave it to Syria, never had it or dumped it in the Euphrates River, they didn't have it when Powell went to the UN and said otherwise.
As stated earlier, I don't think that was a "lie" as in they knew for a fact it was otherwise. I think they fell victim to confirmation bias, focusing on the intel they wanted to be true and ignoring ALL of the evidence.WARNING: This post may contain material offensive to those who lack wit, humor, common sense and/or supporting factual or anecdotal evidence. All statements and assertions contained herein may be subject to literary devices not limited to: irony, metaphor, allusion and dripping sarcasm.
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Re: Democrats lying again?
It would be interesting to do a study of the Euphrates River to see exactly how of it is polluted and many chemicals are in the river. My agency at APG specializes on that and I worked on a study we did for the bay. A foundation wanted to know how much of the bay was polluted and where the chemicals came from and which chemicals were in it. Over 47% of the bay was polluted and that was in Sep 91 and they came from all the tributaries and from all the plants along those tributaries including one of our own plants on APG. There was a big trial on it too.
BTW, did you know that Iraq had a Nuclear Center. I worked down the hall from nuclear physicists that were sent over to sweep it for radiation. It was clean but if they didn't have any nukes, they sure were planning on getting them and Israelies jets knocked out a nuke reactor in 81. Just google it for date, pics and details.
Israel's Wars & Operations: Operation Opera - Raid on Iraqi Nuclear Reactor
(June 7, 1981)
It's quite possible for Sodom to send the chemicals to Syria, the very ones they recently used on their own people and dump some in the river. He sent jets to Iran of all places when we invaded him.
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What he DID NOT have were the modern facilities and mobile labs that were reported.
Re: Democrats lying again?
They did have a Nuclear Center and as I posted above, some of our physicists were sent there after the invasion to sweep it for radiation before anyone could enter it. There was none. Don't know how modern it was but they had one plus a
modern nuke reactor the Israelies blew up in 81. They certainly planned on getting nukes.
Again, do a pollution study of the Euphrates River to see how many if any chemicals were dumped in.


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The Emery County Domestic Violence Coalition met at their annual program in the park which was held in the county building due to inclement weather. The coalition welcomed speaker Dolly Martinez to the program. Martinez's daughter Valarie was stalked and murdered and became another statistic for domestic violence. Martinez said her daughter was a gifted artist and a real go getter. She said in trying to separate her daughter from her boyfriend it backfired and it drew them closer.
Her daughter began to show signs of fear as the relationship continued. In time, Valarie tried to end the relationship, but always went back to Chris. Later, Dolly found out Chris had threatened to kill her and her son and Chris continued to hold that threat over Valarie to intimidate and control her.
There were points in the relationship when Valarie was afraid to even go outside her home. Valarie ended the relationship and met a man named Todd who treated her with respect and their relationship grew. They spent time in Moab, rapelling and taking pictures.
Martinez was going to move her daughter home and out of her own apartment. Chris was stalking Valarie and would change vehicles and license plates to conceal himself. On the morning Valarie was to move home, she didn't call her mother. Martinez and her son drove by her apartment and Todd's car was parked there, so they didn't go in. Later that day they received a phone call that her daughter Valarie and Todd had both been shot execution style.
Martinez warned the audience to watch for danger signals in relationships. She told parents to be active and watch, look and listen and ask questions. Take threats seriously and act upon them. Notify the police. Martinez feels like she could have done more. She wishes now that she would have removed her daughter from the state and relocated somewhere else. She thinks Valarie would still be alive if they had moved.
Martinez described the pain her family has gone through with the loss of their sister. She said their lives have changed forever and Valarie's siblings are going through hell. They miss their sister and their association with her.
"Domestic violence took away my daughter, all I have left now are her paintings and lots of memories," said Martinez. She described the paintings and what each one meant to her daughter. Martinez said a lot of the paintings represented the fear her daughter felt and lived with each day. Scared faces and hidden eyes were present in Valarie's paintings and symbolized always being watched.
Martinez said by sharing her story she hopes to help people become more aware of domestic violence and its signs and warnings. Pay attention to bruises, pushing around and people talking down to others in their relationships.
Martinez feels the justice system failed her, as they told the police numerous times that Chris was going to kill her daughter and nothing was done.
Martinez also did a presentation on domestic abuse for the students at Emery High.


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Whitefish Bay's Kaszubowski has 'Hawley moment,' wins second state diving title
Bott, Oldson also earn WIAA swim medals
Whitefish Bay school recordholder and now two-time WIAA State D2 diving champion Joe Kaszubowski had an Alex Hawley moment recently, and boy was it fun.
It was at the North Shore Conference meet a few weeks ago, well before Kaszubowski repeated as state champion last Friday with a new school record mark of 513.4 points.
The story goes that the three-time Bay state diving champion (1994 through 1996) Hawley was in the neighborhood, saw the lights on in the pool and decided to stop in while the Blue Dukes were hosting the North Shore Conference meet.
He found his old coach Jim Davis and after everything was done, Hawley and Kaszubowski had a chance to meet with a picture being taken under the Blue Duke record board.
"It was great to meet the person who had held the record for so long," Kaszubowski said. "He was very nice."
And very realistic too.
"He talked to me about careers and said that if I want to make more money I should stick with baseball," laughed Kaszubowski, whose second sport is baseball. "He said there isn't much money in diving and that baseball would be a much better option. I'll have to see about that."
Kaszubowski's future, and Hawley's
Kaszubowski and Davis might be seeing a lot more of Hawley in the near future. Bay currently doesn't have a diving coach and preliminary discussions are being held with Hawley to come back and coach the divers next season.
As for the sophomore Kaszubowski's diving future, he said he has a lot of drive for a lot more. He wasn't overly impressed with his state effort, which was close to 69 points ahead of the runner-up from Chilton and noted that he thought his set was just "very nice."
He said that this state meet was a lot more relaxed than last year's.
"I knew what was going on this time around," he said.
One specific he did note was that he thought he had improved his reverse 1-1/2 pike greatly from the beginning of the season.
"I just kept on working on it," he said, "and now I think I have a pretty good handle on it. … What I really worked on in the off-season was form. That's the only way my score was going to go up. I was fine-tuning every single little thing at practice."
Kaszubowski's primary coach is Todd Hill at Schroeder.
He used things he learned from Hill to help along first-time state qualifying junior Luke Henricks, who turned in a respectable 13th with a 280.75 score.
Impressive diving
Davis was impressed by all aspects of Kaszubowski's performance.
"By the time he got to the last dive he was phenomenal," Davis said, "and then he just nailed it. He was so far ahead that he just decided to go for it and that he broke his own school record again, went a little higher, is just great."
"You're so proud when you see them perform like that," he continued. "D2 diving was down a little bit this year and I'm hoping Alex (Hawley) can come out and help next year. That'd be fantastic, but it also helps to have a diver of Joe's talent. We haven't had anyone close to him since Alex."
The diver's efforts led Bay to an eighth place showing in the D2 with 103 points as Monona Grove was the new champion with 258.
Bay had three other top six performances as senior Ethan Bott was sixth in the 200 individual medley (2:00.62) and fifth in the 100 backstroke (PB 53.86) and sophomore Noah Oldson was sixth in the 500 free (4:58.75).
Davis was happy with all his performances.
"I think we can really celebrate the fact that we're in the top eight," he said. "We started out well with the (200) medley relay. We always seem to get things going with that. We got a couple of medals and most of the times were personal bests … It was just a great year overall and I was really proud of what we've done."
Other efforts for the Blue Dukes include the following: 200 medley relay - Oldson, Bott, junior Curt Walther and senior Ethan Nikolau, 11th (season best 1:43.74). 50 free - Nikolau, 15th (23.22). 100 free - Nikolau, 15th (50.81). 100 backstroke - Oldson, ninth (PB 56.61). 400 free relay - Oldson, sophomore Joey McMahon, Nikolau, and Bott, 10th (SB 3:22.79).
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Pull a Tune Pull Toy
Fisher-Price Xylophone Brings the Joy Of Music Everywhere
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Fisher-Price Xylophone Brings the Joy Of Music Everywhere
This wheeled xylophone from Fisher-Price was introduced in 1957 and still provides hours of musical fun as children discover the joy of playing an instrument by tapping out their own original tunes on the eight metal bars. Mallet included. Approx. 14"x4"x1 ¾".
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Four penalties from the boot of Racing Métro fly-half Jonathan Wisniewski clinched a narrow 12-6 win over Clermont Auvergne.
Four penalties from the boot of Racing Métro fly-half Jonathan Wisniewski clinched a narrow 12-6 win over Clermont Auvergne.
The defences of both sides proved too powerful as both attacks failed to find a breakthrough, with Clermont fly-half Brock James levelling the scores at 6-6 after 61 minutes.
Wisniewski however struck with penalties in the 68th and 80th minutes to seal the win and move Racing up to 7th in the Top 14 table.
Clermont, who saw loosehead prop Raphael Chaume handed a yellow card in the first half, move into second place in the league after claiming an important losing bonus point to move about Toulouse, who face Agen this weekend.
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Pens: Wisniewski 4
For Clermont:
Pens: James 2
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NHANES 2009–2010 Public Data General Release File Documentation
Years of Coverage: 2009-2010
First Published: September 2011
Last Revised: N/A
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (DHNES), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has conducted a series of health and nutrition surveys since the early 1960's. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) were conducted on a periodic basis from 1971 to 1994. Details of the design and content of each survey, and the public use data files are available (NHANES homepage).
In 1999 NHANES became continuous. Every year, approximately 5,000 individuals of all ages are interviewed in their homes and complete the health examination component of the survey. The health examinations are conducted in mobile examination centers (MECs); the MECs provide an ideal setting for the collection of high quality data in a standardized environment.
Target Population
The NHANES target population is the civilian, noninstitutionalized U.S. population. Beginning in 2007 some changes were made to the domains being oversampled. The primary change is the oversampling of the entire Hispanic population instead of just the Mexican American (MA) population, which has been oversampled in NHANES since 1988. Sufficient numbers of MAs were retained in the current sample design so that trends in the health of MAs can continue to be monitored. Similar to previous cycles persons 60 and older, blacks and low income persons are also oversampled. In addition, for each of the race/ethnicity domains, the 12-15 and 16-19 year age domains were combined and the 40-59 year age minority domains were split into 10 year age domains 40-49 and 50-59. This has led to an increase in the number of participants aged 40+ and a decrease in 12-19 year olds from cycles prior to 2007.
Survey Objectives
The major objectives of NHANES are:
- To estimate the number and percent of persons in the U.S. population and designated subgroups with selected diseases and risk factors;
- To monitor trends in the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of selected diseases;
- To monitor trends in risk behaviors and environmental exposures;
- To analyze risk factors for selected diseases;
- To study the relationship between diet, nutrition, and health;
- To explore emerging public health issues and new technologies;
- To establish a national probability sample of genetic material for future genetic research; and
- To establish and maintain a national probability sample of baseline information on health and nutritional status.
Data Collection Procedures
The NHANES 2009-2010 data collection was carried out under a contractual agreement. First, the eligible sample for the survey and tasks related to survey operations and data management were performed. The NHANES survey design is a stratified, multistage probability sample of the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population. The stages of sample selection are: 1) selection of Primary Sampling Units (PSUs), which are counties or small groups of contiguous counties; 2) segments within PSUs (a block or group of blocks containing a cluster of households); 3) households within segments; and 4) one or more participants within households. A total of 15 PSUs are visited during a 12-month time period. A brief description of the data collection procedures follows.
Household Interview Data Collection Procedures
Initially, households are identified for inclusion in the NHANES sample, and an advance letter is mailed to each address informing the occupant(s) that an NHANES interviewer will visit their home. The household interview component is comprised of Screener, Sample Person, and Family interviews, each of which has a separate questionnaire (please refer to the data file codebooks). Trained household interviewers administer all of the questionnaires. In most cases, the interview setting is the survey participant's home. The interview data are recorded using a Blaise format computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI) system.
When the interviewer arrives at the home, he or she shows an official identification badge and briefly explains the purpose of the survey. If the occupant has not seen the advance letter, a copy is given to the occupant to review. The interviewer requests that the occupant answer a brief questionnaire (Household Screener Questionnaire Module 1) to determine whether any household occupants are eligible to participate in NHANES. If eligible individuals are identified, the interviewer proceeds with efforts to recruit these individuals. Initially, the interviewer explains the household questionnaires to all eligible participants 16 years of age and older, informs the potential respondents of their rights, and provides assurances about the confidentiality of the survey data (reiterating what is stated in the advance letter).
A majority of the household interviews are conducted during the first contact. If this is inconvenient for the survey participant, an appointment is made to administer the household interview questionnaires later. Household interviews for survey participants under 16 years of age are conducted with a proxy (usually the SP's parent or guardian). If there is no one living in the household who is over 16, participants under 16 years of age are permitted to self-report. Respondents are asked to sign an Interview Consent Form to sign, agreeing to participate in the household interview portion of the survey. For participants 16–17 years of age, a parent or guardian consents and the child gives his or her assent.
After the household interview is completed, the interviewer reviews a second informed consent brochure with the participant. This brochure contains detailed information about the NHANES health examination component. All interviewed persons are asked to complete the health examination component. Those who agree to participate are asked to sign additional consent forms for the health examination component. The interviewer telephones the NHANES field office from the participant's home to schedule an appointment for the examination. The interviewer informs the participants that they will receive remuneration as well as reimbursement for transportation and childcare expenses, if necessary.
Question Sources
Many of the NHANES 2009-2010 questions were also asked in NHANES II 1976–80, Hispanic HANES 1982–84, NHANES III 1988–94, and NHANES 1999-2008. New questions were added to the survey based on recommendations from survey collaborators, NCHS staff, and other interagency work groups.
Questionnaire Target Populations
Please note that there are different target population groups for the topics within and between NHANES questionnaire sections. For example, in the Nutrition and Diet Behavior section, questions pertaining to infant nutrition and breast-feeding were asked of proxy respondents for children 6 years of age and younger; alcohol consumption frequency questions were asked of persons 20+ years of age; and senior meal program participation questions were asked of respondents 60+ years of age. Data users should review the survey questionnaire codebooks thoroughly to determine the target populations for each NHANES questionnaire section and sub-section.
Health Examination Component
When a participant arrives at the MEC, the MEC coordinator greets the participant and verifies all pertinent identifier information. Each participant receives a disposable paper gown and a pair of slippers to wear during their examination. Persons 6 years of age and older are asked to provide a urine specimen. MEC staff direct participants to the rooms where the examination components are conducted. In addition to the MEC coordinator and the MEC manager, each MEC survey team consists of one physician, two dietary interviewers, three certified medical technologists, four health technicians, one phlebotomist, two interviewers and one computer data manager. Upon completion of the examination, each examinee is remunerated. Some of the medical findings from the examination are given to the examinees before they leave the MEC. The other reportable survey findings are mailed to participants after the laboratory assays and special tests are completed.
MEC Operations
Three MECs are equipped for use in NHANES. Each MEC consists of four large, inter-connected trailer units. An advance team sets up the MECs prior to the start of the survey examinations; water, sewer, electrical, and communications lines are connected during set-up. The MEC equipment and data collection systems must be checked and calibrated prior to the start of survey data collection. The MECs are open a total of 5 days per week; the non-operational days change on a rotating basis so that appointments can be scheduled on any day of the week. Two examination sessions are conducted daily. Participants are randomly assigned to exams in the morning exam session, or in the afternoon or evening sessions. The examinations require up to 4 hours to complete. At any given time during the survey, examinations are conducted at two survey locations simultaneously. Staff vacations are scheduled for periods of about 1 month at New Year's and about 2 weeks during the summer; leaving 10½ months to conduct examinations.
Guidelines for NHANES Data Users
NHANES 2009-2010 survey design and demographic variables are found in the demo_f.xpt file in this release. All of the NHANES public use data files can be linked by using the common survey participant identification number (variable name: SEQN). Merging information from multiple NHANES 2007-2008 data files using SEQN ensures that the appropriate information for each survey participant is linked correctly. All data files should be sorted by SEQN before merging.
The NHANES 2009-2010 data files do not have the same number of records in each file. For example, there are different numbers of subjects in the Interview and Examination samples of the survey. Additionally, the number of records in each data file varies depending on gender and age profiles for the specific component(s). Confidential and administrative data are not being released. Some variables have been recoded to protect the confidentiality of survey participants.
Sample Person
The sample person demographic file is composed of a limited set of recoded core variables that are required to analyze NHANES 2009-2010 data.
Demographic File
The 2-year sample weights (WTINT2YR, WTMEC2YR) should be used for NHANES 2007-2008 analyses. Many variables that are listed in the Demographic questionnaire sections of the Household Interview were omitted from this data release due to concerns about participant confidentiality.
Demographic data file variables are grouped into three broad categories:
- Status Variables: Provide core information on the survey participant. Examples of the core variables include interview status, examination status, and sequence number. (Sequence number [SEQN] is a unique ID number assigned to each sample person and is required to match the information on this demographic file to the rest of the NHANES 2009-2010 data.)
- Recoded Demographic Variables: The variables include age (age in months for persons under age 80; age in years for 1–80 year olds; and a top-coded age group of 80+ years), gender, a race/ethnicity variable, an current or highest grade of education completed, (less than high school, high school, and more than high school education), country of birth (United States, Mexico, or other foreign born), ratio of family income to poverty threshold, income, and a pregnancy status variable (adjudicated from various pregnancy-related variables). Some of the groupings were made due to limited sample sizes for the 2-year data set.
- Interview and Examination Sample Weight Variables: Sample weights are available for analyzing NHANES 2009-2010 data. Most data analyses require either the interviewed sample weight (variable name: WTINT2YR) or examined sample weight (variable name: WTMEC2YR). The 2-year sample weights (WTINT2YR, WTMEC2YR) should be used for NHANES 2009-2010 analyses.
Use of the correct sample weight for NHANES analyses is extremely important and depends on the variables being used. A good rule of thumb is to use "the least common denominator" approach. With this approach, the analyst checks the variables of interest. The variable that was collected on the smallest number of persons is the "least common denominator," and the sample weight that applies to that variable is the appropriate one to use for that particular analysis. Please refer to the NHANES Analytic Guidelines and the on-line NHANES Tutorial for further details on the use of sample weights and other analytic issues. Both of these are available on the NHANES website.
Getting Started with NHANES 2009-2010 Data Analysis
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009-2010 (NHANES 2009-2010) contains data for 10,537 individuals of all ages. Data were collected between January 2009 and December 2010. The data and corresponding documentation for the survey interview and examination components are found in several files.
NHANES data in this release is in SAS transport file format. SAS transport file format can be read by many software packages. To access this data in any version of SAS, you should use the XPORT engine. NCHS recommends that data users copy the transport files to a permanent SAS library. For example, assuming "C:" is your hard drive, you can use the following SAS code to copy the Body Measurements Examination Data:
LIBNAME XP XPORT "C:\NHANES\bmx_f.xpt"; PROC COPY IN=XP OUT=SASUSER; RUN;
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KHL Highlights: Not cancelled. Kovalchuk's SKA scores 9, Malkin scores, and more
Steve Dangle
November 02 2012 08:24PM
Winter Classic cancelled? WHO SAW THAT ONE COMING?!?!?!?!
On the other hand, there with 9 KHL games on Friday. Good hockey, good highlights.
Ilya Kovalchuk's SKA St. Petersburg is good. Scary good.
Ovechkin has been out with bronchitis for 3 games now, and Dynamo Moscow has won all 3.
Malkin making Paul Maurice look like a genius? Maybe. Either way, "Magnitka" is sick.
Traktor Chelyabinsk. No Malkin, no Ovechkin, no Kovalchuk, but they're a real threat to win it all.
And as always, every pack in one video plus more with the Daily KHL Update!
Fist off, thought there would be a few more than 2000 OKCers at the barons game tonight :-{
Fist off, thought there would be a few more than 2000 OKCers at the barons game tonight :-{
That's a shame. Considering how amazing the 3rd period was there should be five times that number tomorrow.
Looks like Wild-Oilers games are going to be more interesting from now on if we ever get to see them again...might be a new rivalry!


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