text:
Carved pumpkins can be works of art, but carving one incorrectly can leave you with cut fingers. Minor cuts will often stop bleeding on their own or by applying direct pressure to the wound. Most of these cuts and scraps will be minor and can be treated by washing with soap and water initially. Then keep the wound clean and dry while it heals. However, if the bleeding continues after 15 minutes or if you lose the ability to move the finger properly (very likely a tendon injury), then seek medical attention at a hospital emergency department. (photo credit--Headless Horseman)
Let's prevent the injuries. Here are some tips:
- Carve in a clean, dry, well-lit area.
If your tools, hands or cutting table are wet, this can cause slippage and lead to injuries.
- Always have adult supervision (without alcohol use)
Children under age five should never carve. Instead, allow kids to draw a pattern or face on the pumpkin and have an adult carve. Allow the child to be responsible for cleaning out the inside pulp and seeds. They can use their hands or a spoon for this. Children, ages five to ten, can carve but only with adult supervision.
- The right way to cut.
You should always cut away from yourself in small, controlled strokes. A sharp knife is not necessarily the best tool because it often becomes wedged in the thicker part of the pumpkin, requiring force to remove it. An injury can occur if your hand is placed incorrectly when the knife dislodges from the thicker part or slips.
- Use a pumpkin carving kit.
Special pumpkin carving kits are available for purchase and include small serrated saws that are less likely to get stuck in the thick pumpkin. If the saw does get stuck and then becomes free, it is not sharp enough to cause a major cut. Fewer injuries occur with use of carving kits. (photo credit)
Here is a link for instructions and patterns for pumpkin carving at Spook Master. And here are just some fun photos I found:
George Bush at Jack of All Blogs
Happy Halloween (Jim Hendricks, bbc.co.uk)
Ping the Pug (photo credit)
Once carved, it is important to remember to KEEP dogs and cats away from Jack o'Lanterns or lighted candles as they could knock them over and start a fire.
Have a safe Halloween season!


text:
Home >
Power > Altronix ALTV2432350 Power Supply
In need of Power? POS Global has complete line of power management pruducts from leading supplier - American Power Conversion for you to select from.
You can browse online today and feel free to contact us
for more information or to better understand how our products can benefit you.
Plan on buying something else? Don't forget to purchase Business Phone Systems.
Total Page(s): 1
Home >
Power > Altronix ALTV2432350 Power Supply

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Safe Online Payments
Lucknow to Raebareli Bus Service
|Number of buses :
|Starting Fare :
Lucknow to Raebareli Bus Distance
|77 Kms
|Time taken :
|Total operators :
Long journey by bus from lucknow to raebareli is made effortless by redBus, one of the eminent bus ticketing platform fulfilling most of the travel requirements. Numerous operators run their buses in this route creating ample amount of convenience for many people in India. Secured online ticket reservation process and easy booking techniques help every traveler to undergo smooth booking.
If you are also looking for return checkout, please ensure to checkRaebareli to Lucknow Bus Tickets.
A number of prominent operators ply buses from lucknow to raebareli ensuring punctuality and safety for its passengers. Major operators offering disparate kinds of bus services are,
Most of the buses pass through various boarding terminals in the route, a few of the many popular points are:
Most of the buses stop at several drop points in the route, a few of the many popular ones are:
Various types of buses serve from Lucknow to Raebareli ensuring safety and comfort for travelers, a few buses services are:
You can now book route tickets from lucknow to raebareli at redBus.in. Apply time to time redBus offers on online bus ticket booking. Make some money and memories too!
Bus speed is not good like volvo. it takes 2 hour in 82 kms only. now volvo takess 1hour10 minutes only
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is also known as one of the chief metropolitan cities of India. Diversity in culture is prevalent in the city. In the past, the city was known as the seat of Nawabs. Moreover, the city flourished as artistic and cultural hub of Northern part of India. It is the governmental headquarter of the Lucknow district. Thus, it is regarded as an important centre of government, finance, technology, tourism, music, commerce and lastly poetry.


text:
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who spent 34 years behind bars for a decades-old killing was freed from jail Friday after his conviction was overturned.
Kash Delano Register, 53, walked out of a downtown jail at about 4:30 p.m. and was greeted by family members and attorneys.
"I'm just in a numb feeling right now," Register told reporters. "You know, it just hasn't really set in yet. I know it's real, but it just hasn't truly set in yet. It's a beautiful feeling, though."
Register was convicted of killing Jack Sasson, 78, in April 1979 and sentenced to 27 years to life in prison. He always maintained his innocence.
Superior Court Judge Katherine Mader threw out the conviction on Thursday, ruling that prosecutors used false testimony at trial and failed to disclose exculpatory evidence. Prosecutors said they would decide by next month whether to appeal the decision or retry him.
Register was convicted mainly on alleged witness testimony. None of the seven fingerprints found on Sasson's car matched Register's, and police never recovered the murder weapon.
Register's girlfriend said he was with her at the time of the shooting but prosecutors relied on the testimony of Brenda Anderson, who identified Register as the gunman.
Two of Anderson's sisters said their sibling lied about seeing Register running away from the crime scene.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Nothing found
We're sorry, nothing matches your query.
Similar properties
260,000 €
Total area: 100 m²2 bedrooms2 separate bathrooms
650,000 €
Total area: 340 m²5 bedrooms3 separate bathrooms
Duplex apartment with terrace in a complex of townhouses with a swimming pool, a few steps from the lake, in Lesa, Italy
260,000 €
Total area: 153 m²3 bedrooms2 separate bathrooms
400,000 €
Total area: 60 m²1 separate bathroom
The favorable investment proposal! 2-bedroom apartments with terrace, private garden and panoramic views of Lake Maggiore, in Giffa, Italy
280,000 €
Total area: 80 m²2 bedrooms1 separate bathroom
Duplex villa with panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the mountains, in a quiet green area in Stresa, Italy
750,000 €
Total area: 310 m²3 separate bathrooms
Villa with terrace and garden in a sunny location, surrounded by greenery on the hills of Verbania, just 6 km from Lake Maggiore, Italy
500,000 €
Total area: 300 m²3 bedrooms4 separate bathrooms
Apartment with garden, parking and panoramic views of Lake Maggiore, 300 meters from the lake and near the center of Verbania
700,000 €
Total area: 140 m²2 separate bathrooms
Ancient 19th century villa with private garden and panoramic views of the lake and the Borromeo Islands, in the Alpine region, Stresa, Italy
2,500,000 €
Total area: 500 m²5 bedrooms4 separate bathrooms
Villa with pool and terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore, 300 meters from the lake and walking distance from Arona, Italy
1,250,000 €
Total area: 600 m²5 bedrooms6 separate bathrooms
High rental potential! Apartment with garage and a large terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore, the bay and the islands Barromeo in Verbania
350,000 €
Total area: 150 m²3 bedrooms2 separate bathrooms
The ancient villa with its own dock, a terrace and a garage, on the shore of Lake Maggiore in Baveno, Italy
2,900,000 €
Total area: 560 m²7 bedrooms5 separate bathrooms


text:
By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The Division of Oil, Gas and Mining met with the energy producers and water users of Emery and Carbon counties on Dec. 5. This collaborative meeting has been ongoing for several years. They meet every other month alternating between Emery and Carbon counties.
John Baza, the director of the division gave an update on happenings at DOGM. The mining expansion at Skyline Mine was approved in October. The mine wants to expand in January 2014 and the letter came from the Office of Surface Mining that DOGM had done such a good job on all the paperwork that the project will be allowed to move forward. Several people were involved in making that happen.
DOGM is part of the Natural Resources division of Utah state government, the office includes two water agencies, the state parks, the wildlife division and others. DOGM deals with a wide variety of issues related to oil, gas and mining. Responsible development is one of the main objectives for the division. Oil and gas, minerals and the coal program along with the abandoned mine reclamation programs are the programs administered by the division.
The division is governed by six board members. The board chairman Jim Jensen recently passed away and hasn't been replaced at this time.
The division has a very good website which they are always trying to update and add more information to make it more usable. There are icons on the website that represent each of the programs.
The number of drilling applications approved this year is approaching 1,500. Last year there were 2,100 permits approved. In the last 10 years or so the oil and gas program has been very busy. "We have been able to handle all the permits without a staff increase," said Baza. Oil and gas production has been increasing each year. Last year topped this year's production. Last year 500 billion cubic feet of gas was produced in the state. "It's down a little this year," said Baza.
The division is under a lot of pressure from government regulations from all levels of government including local, state and federal. Environmental groups apply pressure and air and water quality are concerns. The sensitive species is a concern in oil and gas exploration. The division is mindful of all issues involved and tries to address them in any permitting situation.
The division supports responsible development of resources while protecting the public values and interests.
One of the top issues that affects oil and gas development is the fracturing. There are well integrity requirements and hydraulic fracturing rules.
The sage grouse habitat is an ongoing issue with oil and gas productions. Wells can be placed so they don't interfere with the sage grouse.
The air quality of the Uintah Basin is a big issue. The high ozone levels there are affected by the extractive industries in that area.
Baza said the board will soon have the ability to accept testimony from a remote location for hearings. This will be extremely helpful for well owners from outside the area.
DOGM is also on Facebook and Twitter.
Baza said one important thing to him is the customer satisfaction survey. He encourages everyone to go online and fill one out. Baza can be contacted by email firstname.lastname@example.com
Susan White asked where the gas industry is going in the future. Baza said he doesn't think it has peaked and there's still a lot of interest in oil and gas. If the new methods being developed in North Dakota are successful then they could be used here and would increase recoverable oil. There is also interest in oil shale development.
Baza was asked where he thinks coal is headed. He said the markets overseas are really opening up. The countries there want what America has as far as energy production. There will be a steady demand overseas as interest in coal diminishes in the United States.
Some people believe these industries are dirty, but Baza said they are as clean now as they have ever been.
Dana Dean said there are many interviews on facebook with miners which discuss how mining has evolved. She encouraged everyone to watch them. If you know of an individual who would be a good candidate for an interview to contact the division.


text:
Member Since: 05/11/08Send ChrisV1 a Message Give ChrisV1 a Gift Add ChrisV1 as a Friend
You can complete this milestone by accruing more than 50 reputation points in the last 7 days
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?"
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Do You Know US Gov't History?"
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Federal Matchmaker: Which Department Is Right for You?"
You can reach this milestone by starting a group that is one of the top 100 most active groups.
You can reach this milestone by inviting at least 5 friends who join the site.
You can reach this milestone by being one of the first 1,000 members to gain a star.
You can reach this milestone by becoming a site moderator.
You can reach this milestone by becoming one of the top 100 users on the Reputation Leaderboard.
ChrisV1: Profile Photos
ChrisV1: Friends
- Chris_Cosgriff
- Account Removed
- missamericanprincess
- Account Removed
- Account Removed
- smithsl5
ChrisV1: Albums
ChrisV1: Groups
- Stress Relief
- Searching for Jobs
- Kansas Job Discussion
- Cop Shop
- Pets
- College Past Present and Future
- Resume Workshop
- Martin Luther King Jrs Day
- New Years
- American Issues
- The Prayer Room
- The Free Air Zone
- Threaded Wisdom
- Black History Month
- Photography
- Old TV Shows
- Florida Government
- Military Retirees
- Poems Qutoes
- Price Wars
- Mentoring and Guidance
- Money Matters
- Introductions
- Thats Entertainment
- Science and Technology
- Environment
- Government Loans and Grants
ChrisV1: Gifts
This e-Gift is free for all GovCentral users to give to one another.
Christopher Vasquez
- Location:
- Wichita, KS
- Service:
- Other
- Status:
- Other
ChrisV1: References
- Hobbies:
- Fishing, computers, boating, Diving
- Favorite Movies:
- Swordfish, Hackers, The Godfather
- Favorite TV Shows:
- House, and Hells Kitchen
- Favorite Music:
- Rock, and Jazz, somtimes a little Blues
Comment Wall
Add ChrisV1 as a friend to write on their Comment Wall.
Have a great weekend. Keep in touch.
Have a blessed Easter.
almost 8 years ago
1138 comments
Thank you for being a friend.
almost 8 years ago
2038 comments
Thanks for accepting the friend invite.
almost 8 years ago
8 comments
Thanks for the gift!
about 8 years ago
152 comments
Thanks for the gift. :)
about 8 years ago
130 comments
Thanks for the flowers. Hope you have had a good weekend!
about 8 years ago
3506 comments
Chris, Thank you for accepting friend invite
about 8 years ago
33900 comments
Christopher, Welcome to our ever-growing family! It's nice to meet you.
Account Removed
about 8 years ago
Thanks for the Christmas gift!
Account Removed
about 8 years ago
Hi Chris! Thanks for the friend invite. Nice to meet you.
about 8 years ago
394 comments
Thanks for the add
over 8 years ago
154 comments
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoy your free time & the warm weather here in Kansas!


text:
Introduction | Science | Tools | Partners
Ministers Launch Rejuvenated Nairobi Convention to Protect the Western Indian Ocean's Environment01/
New Protocol and Strategic Action Programme for the Protection of the Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean launched todayNairobi, 1 April 2010 - Ministers and representatives of the 10 African countries sharing the Western Indian Ocean have signed a strategic new agreement to protect their marine environment. They have devised a 25-year programme of action aimed at ensuring efficient management of the marine and coastal environment in the larger Eastern and Southern African region.The Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean has also been amended to take into account new provisions on emerging issues such as climate change and the need for an ecosystem-based management approach.UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner said: "The adoption of this important agreement signals a long process coming to fruition and sets a bright future for the Nairobi Convention. Thanks to the engagement and dedication of the parties to the Nairobi Convention, we can ensure that the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean can deliver sustainable development and well-being to the 60 million people who live and depend on its resources."With the signing of the final agreement, the Western Indian Ocean region becomes one of the three regional seas in the world to have a regional agreement focused on the control of land-based activities degrading and or polluting the marine waters of the region. The other regions with a similar agreement include the Wider Caribbean and the Mediterranean Sea. The President of the Conference of the Plenipotentiaries, Mr. Sateeaved Seebaluk of Mauritius said: "There is a great sense of achievement to see the positive conclusion of this process which has had its hard times, but a lot of progress has been made. Today, the Convention of Nairobi is one the successful convention in this part of the world." The Indian Ocean, which is globally recognised for its unique biological richness and natural beauty, is one of the few remaining undisturbed areas of the world oceans with diverse ecosystems that provide invaluable goods and services to the growing population of the region. The economic value of the goods and services provided by these Western Indian Ocean marine ecosystems is estimated to be over 25 billion US Dollar, with fisheries and tourism as the two main direct contributors to the economies of the countries in the region. However, countries sharing the Western Indian Ocean are now facing serious challenges related to the sustainable management of the coastal and marine environment. The action programme will address challenges related to increasing pollution of coastal waters, the destruction and degradation of critical habitats, changes in freshwater flow as well as challenges resulting from global climate change. In addition, the agreement is expected to bind the governments towards a common objective of managing pollution from land-based sources and activities in order to protect and sustain the marine and coastal environment in the Western Indian Ocean. Notes to Editors: The 6th COP to the Nairobi Convention, organized from 29 March to 1 April 2010 by UNEP in close collaboration with the Government of Kenya as the host, and the Government of Mauritius as the Chair of the Bureau of the Convention, was held under the theme 'Sustaining Progress'. The Conference brought together Ministers responsible for the environment and other government delegates from all ten Contracting Parties to the Nairobi Convention, along with international and regional experts, representatives of international, regional, national and local non-governmental organizations and members of civil society.The project entitled Addressing land-based activities in the Western Indian Ocean (referred to as "WIO-LaB" in short) addresses some of the major environmental problems and issues related to the degradation of the marine and coastal environment resulting from land-based activities (LBA) in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. It represents a strong partnership between the countries of the WIO Region, the Norwegian government, UNEP, and the GEF and is designed to serve as a demonstration project for the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA/LBA). For more details please visit: http://www.wiolab.org/ For more information please contact: Nick Nuttall, UNEP Spokesperson/Head of Media, on Tel +254 20 7623084, Mobile +254 733 632755 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Dixon G Waruinge, the Joint Secretariat for the Nairobi and Abidjan Conventions, Division of Environmental Policy Implementation/UNEP, Tel 00254-20 7622025/7621250, Email: email@example.com Angele Luh, Information Officer, UNEP Regional Office for Africa, Tel: +254 20 7624292; Mobile: +254 (0)731 666 140; Email: email@example.com


text:
- Announcements
- enewscast
- Library
- Contact
- Sciops
- Gemini Home
- Telescopes and Sites
- Science Visitors at Gemini
- Observing With Gemini
- Instruments
- Retired Instruments
- GeMS
- Visiting Instrument Policy
- Visiting Instrument Telescope Interfaces
- DSSI Speckle Camera
- TEXES (North)
- Integration Time Calculators
- Magnitudes and Fluxes
- Near-IR Resources
- Mid-IR Resources
- Observing Condition Constraints
- Performance Monitoring
- SV/Demo Science
- Future Instrumentation & Current Development
- Queue and Schedules
- Data and Results
- Gemini Research Staff
- Helpdesk
- Statistics
Change page style:
OT Details for NIRI
The instrument non-specific aspects of the Observing Tool (OT) are described elsewhere. Detailed information on NIRI Component of the OT and the NIRI Iterator is provided below.
The detailed component editor for NIRI is accessed in the usual manner, by selecting the NIRI component in the science program, and is shown below:
Selecting a camera, dispersion and focal plane mask
Choice of camera, beam splitter, filter, dispersing element and focal plane mask (slit) is made by clicking on the pull down lists (i.e. the down-pointing arrows) and selecting the desired item. For example, there are three cameras f/32, f/14 and f/6, which are normally used with the "same as camera" beam splitter. Note how the window displaying the science field of view changes automatically to reflect the choice of camera, focal plane mask, and beam splitter. For direct imaging no dispersing element is required. Several grisms are available for spectroscopy. When a grism is selected, be sure to select the proper order-sorting filter as well. The desired focal plane mask (e.g. a slit of specified width) should also be selected. Again, the science field of view will reflect the slit chosen.
If you display a view of the field with the position editor and have selected the "science area" button, then this too will reflect the choices of NIRI camera and focal plane mask.
Selecting a filter
For imaging observations, the filter is chosen by selecting one from the list (by clicking on it). The central wavelength is given for each filter to assist with identification. You can move the vertical slider bar or click on the arrow buttons to browse the list. Note that the proper order-sorting filter should be selected for grism spectroscopic observations.
Controlling the exposure
The exposure time is set by clicking in the relevant window and typing the required number of seconds. Each occurrence of the observe element will cause N exposures to be taken and coadded in the instrument control system. The value of N is set by typing an integer in the "coadds" window. The total exposure in each output image will be the exposure times the number of coadds.
The total exposure time (single exposure x coadds x nods) in a single observation should not exceed 4 hours for imaging or ~ 1-1.5 hr for spectroscopy. The limit for spectroscopy is because of flexure between the PWFS guider and NIRI, which can lead to the science target drifting out of the slit.
Setting the position angle
The facility Cassegrain Rotator can rotate the instrument to any desired angle. The angle (in conventional astronomical notation of degrees east of north) is set by typing in the "position angle" window. The view of the science field in the position editor will reflect the selected angle. Alternatively the angle may be set or adjusted in the position editor itself by interactively rotating the science field.
Array readout mode
The NIRI array is read out in different modes for different kinds of observations. Select the button corresponding to the desired mode. Note that the read noise, recommended minimum exposure time, and suggested background regime are indicated in green to the left and below; they change as the different read modes are selected. The array bias voltage can also be set for "deep well" and "shallow well." The choice of bias voltage affects the well depth, but not the minimum integration time or read noise. Note that the array read mode can be changed in the NIRI iterator, but the bias voltage cannot.
Regions of interest
A smaller sub-array can be read out more quickly than the whole NIRI array. By clicking on the "Regions of Interest" tab, one sees the options available: full frame readout (1024x1024 pixels), central 768x768, central 512x512, or central 256x256. As implied by their description, each subarray is centered on the detector. The sub-array readout should be used to reduce the minimum integration time. Note that the subarray size can be changed in the NIRI iterator by selecting "Builtin ROI" from the Available Items.
Saving changes
The save button accepts the latest changes and stores the program to the local database, the undo/redo button (and, transiently, the edit pencil) toggles pending and saved changes and the close button closes the science program editor (saving any changes to the local database).
NIRI Iterator
The NIRI Iterator is a member of a class of instrument iterators. Each works exactly the same way, except that different options are presented depending upon the instrument. Below we see a few of its features:
You set up an iteration sequence by building an Iteration Table. The table columns are items over which to iterate. In this example we are iterating over filters and exposure time so there are two corresponding columns in the table. Table rows correspond to iterator steps. At run time, all the values in a row are set at once. Since there are three steps in this table, an observe element nested inside the NIRI iterator would produce an observe command for each of three filters, using the specified integration times:
The items that are available for inclusion in the iterator table are shown in the box in the upper right-hand corner. Selecting one of these items moves it into the table in its own column. Each cell of the table is selectable. The selected cell is highlighted green. When a cell is selected, the available options for its value are displayed in the box in the upper left-hand corner. For example, when a cell in the filter column is selected, the available filters are entered into the text box. When a cell in the integration time column is picked, the upper left-hand corner displays a text box so that the number of seconds can be entered.
Rows or columns may be added and removed at will. Rows (iteration steps) may be rearranged using the arrow buttons.
Viewing the NIRI On-Instrument Wavefront Sensor Field
NOTE: At present the NIRI OIWFS is not available for use.
The mechanical layout of NIRI includes a set of 45 degree pick-off (beam splitter) mirrors which feed the (unobscured) science light path and pass the rest of the ~3 arcmin field to the on-instrument wavefront sensor. Each pick-off mirror is sized appropriately for the FOV of the corresponding camera. The obscuration pattern and region accessible to OIWFS guide stars can be viewed with the position editor by using the view...OIWFS display item in the position editor menu bar.
There are two aspects of note to this display. Firstly the obscured region can be viewed in outline or blocked out. The former is useful for determining if there are potential guide stars hidden by the mirror support struts. In cases where the science orientation is not critical, it may be possible to use such stars with the OIWFS by rotating the instrument position angle. Secondly, the mirrors and support struts are not located at a focal plane and so there is progressive vignetting of the beam near their edges. The obscuration pattern may be viewed with and without this partial vignetting. It might be possible to use a guide star in the partially vignetted region if it is bright (although usually it will be preferable to rotate the instrument slightly).
The obscuration pattern changes depending on the beam splitter selected.


text:
Pre & Post Hiring |
e-Notes & Certifications |
Test & Certifications
Six Sigma - $150
Personal Trainer -
View All
Brainmeasures is a leading online certification and employment testing company
with skill tests in over 1000 varied fields.We have helped millions of people
achieve their goals by giving them the platform to showcase their knowledge and
skills to prospective employers.Check list of Brainmeasures top scorers.
Our tests and certifications are designed and developed by subject matter experts who have kept in mind
each and every new development in their field and have given equal importance and weightage to all topics of the concerned subject. Online certifications are much in demand amongst students,
employers, freelancers, job seekers and companies.
Brainmeasures certifications are acknowledged and trusted worldwide due to their quality and
deftness and thus will prove to be a PowerPoint of your resume.
Details of the
Free Nanotechnology Awareness Certification
are displayed below. To take this test scroll down this page and choose the appropriate link.
US payable through any of the following:
Secure online credit/debit card transaction
The fee includes the cost of the hard copy certificate of accomplishment and world-wide mailing charges.
multiple choice questions.
Each question has between 2 and 5 options out of which 1 or more may be correct.
If you are unable to score minimum percentage required to earn the certification or you want to improve your percentile, you have an option of test re take, but for this you would have to pay test re-take fees. i.e. $0
All the information regarding this test has been clearly stated inside the login account and you must read it properly before starting your test. Good luck !
On passing the online certification exam you can order paid hard copy certificate and showcase your skills to the world with pride.
You can take the test any number of times and need not worry about records as only those attempts will be stored in which you pass the exam successfully.


text:
Wales are sweating over the fitness of hooker Richard Hibbard and versatile forward Ryan Jones ahead of the upcoming Six Nations.
Wales are sweating over the fitness of hooker Richard Hibbard and versatile forward Ryan Jones heading into the upcoming Six Nations Championship.
The duo are looking like joining the Grand Slam holders' long injury list after both were forced off during their Heineken Cup draw with Leicester.
Jones dislocated his thumb and was replaced after 33 minutes while Hibbard then went off holding a shoulder following winning a penalty.
"He dislocated his thumb and I think the bone may have popped out as well," Ospreys coach Steve Tandy told BBC Sport.
"We'll review that on Monday but it doesn't look good for him though."
Wales and Scarlets centre Scott Williams also left the field prematurely on Saturday while Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies has been ruled out for several weeks with an ankle ligament problem.
Wales kick-off their Six Nations title defence at home to Ireland on February 2.


text:
Freddie Mac at Mid-year: Meeting Our Commitment to the Housing Market, Taxpayers
This morning, Freddie Mac reported pre-tax net income of $6.5 billion for the third quarter of 2013, which is our eighth consecutive quarter of positive earnings and now the second largest in our company's history. Our net income was $30.5 billion this quarter, while comprehensive income – which we believe to be the most important measurement of our results – was $30.4 billion. This includes a one-time federal income tax benefit of $23.9 billion.
It's yet another sign that the company is making very good progress moving forward on four key priorities: returning value to taxpayers, helping struggling homeowners, building a strong book of business, and shifting risk to the private market and away from taxpayers.
Returning Value to Taxpayers
The company's sustained profitability has significantly increased our ability to return value to taxpayers. Including the scheduled December payment, $71.345 billion, compared to the $71.336 billion that we've drawn from the Treasury. However, it's important to note that dividend payments do not offset prior draws and that Treasury still maintains a liquidation preference of $72.3 billion on the company's senior preferred stock.
Helping Homeowners and Prudently Managing Losses
Our work helping struggling homeowners remains a top priority for us and one that has the added benefit of helping to manage losses. In the first nine months of this year, we helped another 128,000 borrowers avoid foreclosure – bringing the total to 913,000 since the beginning of 2009. We continue to improve and expand our foreclosure prevention programs – in July we introduced a streamlined modification program that provides servicers with another, more efficient, avenue to help homeowners.
We made progress in resolving remaining legacy repurchase issues through three large settlements in the third quarter. In October, we also reached a substantial deal with JP Morgan Chase to settle such claims. We benefitted as well from the settlement of FHFA-initiated litigation against JPMorgan Chase related to investments in private-label securities, a settlement that will be reflected in our fourth quarter results. We will continue to work with FHFA on
resolving our legacy repurchase and litigation issues through equitable agreements that allow us and our lending partners to move forward.
At the same time, we are doing everything we can to help our customers succeed under our new representation and warranty framework – the guidelines under which lenders sell us loans – by minimizing uncertainty. We're doing this through new tools, technology and processes, and our efforts are working. The average aggregate deficiency rate across all seller/servicers decreased from 13 percent in 2010 to 3 percent in 2012.
Building a Strong Book of Business by Promoting Sustainable Homeownership
In the first nine months of 2013, we provided $382 billion in funding to the mortgage market – bringing the total to more than $2.1 trillion since 2009. This helped nearly 11 million families buy, refinance or rent a home. Importantly, these loans are putting families in homes that they can afford now and also keep for the long-term.
Through these efforts, we're building an extremely high quality new book of business that represents an increasing share of our total single-family portfolio. Our post-2008 loans, excluding Relief Refinance loans, grew to 52 percent of the single-family credit guarantee portfolio during the second quarter. The serious delinquency rate on these loans is less than half of one percent, which is about the same as the pre-crisis level.
Another 21 percent of the post-2008 single family credit guarantee portfolio is composed of relief refinancings, including HARP loans, which though they tend to have higher delinquency rates than other post-2008 loans, still have a serious delinquency rate of less than one percent. HARP continues to help underwater homeowners nationwide. In the first nine months of this year, we helped nearly 300,000 borrowers lower their payments or improve their mortgage terms through this program – bringing the total to over 1.2 million since HARP's debut in 2009.
Taken together, our efforts to manage losses and build a new book of business continued to drive serious delinquency rates lower. Freddie Mac's single-family serious delinquency rate dropped significantly to 2.58 percent during the third quarter. That's a 67 basis point decrease since the beginning of the year, and less than half the average of the U.S. mortgage market at 5.88 percent. And the multifamily serious delinquency rate edged even closer to zero; it was 0.05 percent at the end of this quarter.
Innovations Shift Credit Risk to the Private Market, Away From Taxpayers
In an effort to bring private capital back into the market, Freddie Mac has led the industry in developing new ways to share single-family credit risk Earlier this week, we priced our second single-family risk transfer transaction – $630 million in STACRSM debt notes. The market reception was extremely strong. This offering was modeled after the very successful deal we closed in July – the first of its kind in the market.
On the Multifamily side, we completed our fifteenth K-Deal offering of the year during the quarter and we've since done two more. This highly successful structure lays off more than 95 percent of the credit risk to investors. We've done more than 50 of these transactions since 2008 – totaling approximately $64 billion.
In summary, I believe we continue to make strong progress at Freddie Mac. In fact, we're a stronger and better run company than we have been in years. Moving forward, we remain committed to supporting the housing market, serving our customers, and building a stronger future for America's families.
Have a comment or question about this post? Email us to let us know what's on your mind.


text:
Restylane for laugh lines
25 of 814
Was this photo helpful? {{ voteCount + ' other' + (voteCountOthers == 1 ? '' : 's') }} found this helpful
Get rid of laugh lines with Restylane injections. Female Long Beach, California patient for laugh line injections.
By uploading this photo, Harold J. Kaplan, MD has agreed with RealSelf.com policy that they've secured proper patient consent.


text:
ProSite is now discontinued.
Introducing Adobe Portfolio!
ProSite is now discontinued. As an alternative, Adobe Portfolio allows you to quickly and easily build a fully responsive website to showcase your creative work. Portfolio also syncs seamlessly with Behance, so you can continue to get the most out of your projects.
We highly advise you to transition your site to Adobe Portfolio by visiting myportfolio.com today. Learn more and get help.


text:
Fred Bronson
Redirected from John Culver
this wiki
(written from a Production point of view)
Fred Bronson (born 10 January 1949; age 68) is a script writer who also used John Culver as a pseudonym.
In 1974, Bronson wrote the animated Star Trek episode "The Counter-Clock Incident" using his pseudonym, John Culver. At the time, Bronson was the NBC publicist assigned to the series. A year earlier, he had been the publicist on Gene Roddenberry's The Questor Tapes. Bronson had been told that as an NBC employee he was allowed to write for NBC series, but when he asked permission to write an episode of TAS was told it was a conflict of interest. Thus, he created his pseudonym, named for Culver City, California, where he grew up.
Bronson introduced Susan Sackett to Roddenberry – and in 1974, she was hired as Roddenberry's personal executive assistant.
He co-wrote two episodes for Star Trek: The Next Generation with writing partner Susan Sackett: "Ménage à Troi" and the story for "The Game".
Bronson also appeared as an Enterprise crewmember in the rec deck scene in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The 2009 DVD box release Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection featured a reunion of fan extras in the "Special Star Trek Reunion", including Bronson, David Gerrold, Bjo Trimble, Jo Ann Nolan, and Christopher Doohan chatting on the same soundstage used for the rec deck scene. [1]


text:
Skip to comments.Prayer Request for Freeper BnBlFlag [Sad news update at post #126]
Posted on 10/29/2010 6:52:15 AM PDT by American72
My dad is BnBlFlag. He had a massive stroke on Wednesday. Prognosis not good, but we are praying for a miracle. He seems to be responding a little bit more this morning than yesterday. He loves this place and spends tons of time here (he's retired). Every time I call him and ask what he's doing he say, "Just doing some Freeping!" So if you Freepers could say a prayer for him I'd be so grateful.
Prayers for your dad's recovery and prayers for the family's strength.
I'll keep him - and YOU in my prayers!
Prayers for healing
Prayers for your father and those who love him.
Prayers up! I have had some enjoyable interaction with him. I'm sorry to hear this news. May God strengthen and comfort you all during this time.
Prayers up for your dear Dad. He is blessed to have a caring child such as yourself (and he raised you right because you are on FR!)
Prayers being sent up for your dad, you and your family. May God give him strength to heal.
Prayers up for your Dad, you and your family.
Prayers up for your dad and for all of you.
Offering fervent prayers for your dad's health.
Prayers up for your Dad and the whole family!
Prayer ping!
Prayers going up and much love from Texas. May God heal your father and grant your family strength through this difficult time.
You looked like you needed it.
Aw, I'll certainly pray for him. Hoping for the best!
Prayers for your dad and you.
Prayers up.
Prayers for your Dad's recovery. Might he enjoy many more years of freeping.
Blessings, etabeta
Yes, you are right! My dad raised me conservative through and through! We always enjoy talking history and politics.
In fact, the last thing he did on Wed was go to early vote. He knew he had to get that in I guess!
Prayers for your Dad.
Certainly adding my prayers for a fellow FReepers and for your family as well. May God be with you at this time.
Well, I hate to admit it, but I'm glad for that! :)
Lord, bless American72's dad and give him healing, according to Your good purpose. Above all, let him know that You have redeemed us from our fallenness, that You are taking us to a place of ultimate healing and freedom, and that You are guiding and protecting us until we get There. Be with American72 with comfort, peace, and Your deep and very present love. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Prayers for your Dad and your family.
And Yes miracles do happen.
Tell him to "fight on Horatius"...he will understand.
Prayers up here.
Prayers up.
dixie ping with a prayer request.
Prayers up
I have prayed for your Dad and will pray today.
Keep us informed.
Prayers up for your dad and your family.
Lord, please to shield BnBlFlag and his son, and theirs, from the darkness, bringing them ever more surely into Your Light. Amen.
Sorry to hear of your dad's stroke. Prayers of healing and strength go out to your father and your whole family.
I have crossed swords, so to speak, with your father on many a Civil War thread. I have come to know him as a gentleman and a man of high integrity and unfailing courtesy. Please be assured that my friend is in my thoughts and my prayers, as are you and your entire family.
A little prayer for your Dad, just now — and he will be in my nightly prayers, also. Good news that he is showing some response. Can you keep us posted on his condition?
Praying ...
Prayers up.
Lord a mercy.
He is one of my stalwart Southern thread buddies....this is terrible.
God bless ya'll and prayers sent.
Man...we just exchanged replies a few days ago.
One of my favorite folks here.
Prayers for your father's speedy recovery and comfort to you and your family...
Hey y'all - rally around BnBlFlag for a healthy recovery!
Prayers inbound.
Healing prayers for BnBlFlag and comfort-strength for his family.
Here's hoping for a full recovery for BnBlFlag.
Prayers for a good outcome and for strength and consolation for all involved.
Will be keeping your father, you, and the family in prayer.
God Bless
A frequent Canteen visitor needs prayers...Ping!
Healing prayers raised for your Dad, American72.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Quality CareFind out why Mayo Clinic is the right place for your health care. Make an appointment.
Meet the StaffFind a directory of doctors and departments at all Mayo Clinic campuses. Visit now.
Research and Clinical TrialsSee how Mayo Clinic research and clinical trials advance the science of medicine and improve patient care. Explore now.
Visit Our SchoolsEducators at Mayo Clinic train tomorrow's leaders to deliver compassionate, high-value, safe patient care. Choose a degree.
Professional ServicesExplore Mayo Clinic's many resources and see jobs available for medical professionals. Get updates.
Give to Mayo ClinicHelp set a new world standard in care for people everywhere. Give now.
Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations.
Subscribe to Housecall
Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics.
When I was pregnant with my son more than 20 years ago, prenatal genetic screening was a relatively new thing — and the options were limited. Today, prenatal genetic screening for Down syndrome and certain other conditions has become standard practice. Prenatal genetic screening isn't required, however, and the results aren't conclusive. This might leave you wondering whether you should do one test, two tests — or perhaps no tests.
Start by considering how likely you are to have a baby with Down syndrome. Think about your age — since the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome is higher for older mothers — as well as your family history. If you're unsure, consult your health care provider or a genetic counselor.
Then consider what you'll do with the test results. Prenatal genetic screening tests — such as first trimester screening or the quad screen — involve a blood sample from the mother and, for first trimester screening, an ultrasound to measure the amount of fluid in the tissue at the back of the baby's neck. These tests don't pose any risks for your health or your baby's health. However, they can only tell you if the risk of Down syndrome or certain other conditions is higher than normal. They can't tell you with certainty if your baby does or doesn't have a chromosomal disorder. That requires invasive testing, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling — both of which carry a slight risk of pregnancy loss. A new blood test for Down syndrome is now available in some areas, but a positive result still requires confirmation by amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.
Before you agree to prenatal genetic screening, ask yourself some questions. How important is the reassurance of a negative or normal screening test? If the results of a screening test are positive or worrisome, will you choose a more invasive diagnostic test that carries a possibility of losing the baby? Would a firm diagnosis affect how you handle the pregnancy or prepare for the baby? If you opt out of further testing, how will you handle the uncertainty about your baby's health?
These are tough questions that demand serious thought. There's no right answer — only the answer that's right for you.
Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Selecting "Submit" signifies that you have read and agree to our posting guidelines.
My AFP MOM is 0.67; HCG MOM is 0.67 ; Inhibin A MOM is 1.69. Is it normal? or does it fall in the risk category? Plz suggest
Brittany, I can understand your concern. The type of testing I talked about here would not be able to tell you about CVID. It might help if you were able to consult with a medical gentics specialist. They would be able to review your medical history and give you detailed information.
My fiance and I are considering trying to conceive, and I've started to read up on how to eat to prepare and like that. But I was wondering, do these tests (before the amino) show risks for blood disorders? I had a blood disorder growing up, I was born with it, and its genetic. I've always wanted to be a mother but terrified that my children would have my blood disorder and have to go through what I did. I already know a child of mine since I have (remission but they never consider it fully gone since it can come back fast) C.V.I.D would have a 1 in 4 chance of getting it. But I wanted if anyone was able to tell me if it could show blood disorder results, if so what were your if they were at risk? Thank you, you'll be canning my mind a bit.
Gracie, I'm sure this is hard for all of you. There are tests that will be able to help diagnosis the problem with the baby. An amniocentesis is when a thin needle is inserted into the uterus and a small amount of amniotic fluid is withdrawn and then tested for chromosomal abnormalities. There is also a blood test that can be done for specific chromosomal disorders. Some abnormalities aren't a result of chromosomal problems. A advanced level ultrasound can often help with the diagnosis of problems with the baby. I hope you, your son and daughter-in-law get the answers you need as well as some pictures of the baby.
My son and Daughter in law are expecting their first child. Just had their first ultrasound at 22 weeks and were told that the baby has low brain development and alot of water on the brain. Not much else was said and referred to a specialist next week. They weren't even given pics at the ultrasound to look at. Does anyone know what this means and if an amnio test will help diagnosis?
There are new blood tests that look at the DNA of the baby that is in the mothers blood. Currently these tests are not considered diagnostic by themselves. It is still recommended by the companies that manufacture the tests that an amniocentisis or CVS be done to confirm the results. I would recommend speaking with your health care provider about the tests before deciding about the 1st trimester screen.
I recently went through what I now realize should be called The Nuchal Translucency Scare. I have read countless postings of women who were given false positives and go through days and weeks of heartache and then feel they have to take the risk of a 1:300 chance of miscarriage with a CVS or amnio test to confirm or rule out. I have seen false positive rates of 5% (what the doctors will tell you) to 80% (closer to actual).
I HIGHLY recommend forgoing this test and taking the new Harmony test instead. It has been on the market for just 8 months now, and is non-invasive requiring only a blood test. IT IS 99.9% ACCURATE and blows away the NT test for this reason and makes the need for a CVS or amnio follow-up unnecessary.
Our clinic unfortunately seemed to be motivated more by the fact that they receive more money for the NT screening process than for Harmony. We had to work hard to get information from them but luckily was able to get this. SUPER relieved to go from 1:38 to 1:10,000 chance!
Gilly, yes, there are less invasive options available. The MaterniT21-plus test is a blood test that can be done, I believe, as early as 10 weeks. The test can diagnose Trisomy 21, Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13. I don't know how far along you are, but another option is to wait until your anatomy ultrasound and if there are concerns at that time, then maybe you want to consider the MaterniT21-Plus test vs an amnio. I can't stress enough that if you are having concerns, talk to your doctor. If they don't have the information you are looking for, have them refer you to the ob genetic counselor or to a high risk doctor for a consult (I highly recommend Dr. Karl Rose, he is a fountain of knowledge and so compassionate).
I just took the tests as i was asked to without thinking about the stress, my blood came back with a 1 in ten chance and i do not know what to do about invasive tests that could make me micarrage a healthy baby do i have any other option
I am 34 as of 08-12 and almost 20 weeks pregnant. My anatomy scan showed a hot spot on the baby's heart and they said his femur is .01mm short compared to the size of his head. Everything else is normal or above average. I took a blood test called the Harmony test and am waiting on the results now. But I'm still going crazy and I can't get nothing done because this is all I think about. PLEASE HELP ME
What scientific studies have been done to determine if people with full T-21, Mosaic, and Translocation Down syndrome have OR do not have the ability to procreate; both male and female?
This is a great resource for expecting or breastfeeding mothers, and it's free!
or call: 800.733.4727
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.
A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.


text:
Online students
About ATSU : Alumni Services : Counseling Services : Financial Aid : Registrar : Student Resources SHM Department of Student Affairs : ASHS Department of Student Affairs : Online Library : Online Admission
ATSU Online – Anytime, Anywhere
Earning an advanced allied health degree is now more convenient than ever at ATSU. We offer opportunities to begin your advanced degree throughout the year. As a student, you will engage in a learning experience which will provide the highest level of integrity, ability, and compassion.
Flexibility and Convenience
Study from your home, office, or anywhere you have access to the internet. You will have access to your virtual classroom 24/7. The only things you'll miss by not attending a traditional campus are traffic and parking.
Online Support and Customer Service
Whatever you need, it's online. Online students have access to a full range of support services including: academic advisement; financial aid advisement; technical support; payment services; faculty services; and more.
If you are a prospective online student and have questions or would like to request information, please click here: Information Request


text:
Article Last Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 4:56pm
Sam Green/Cortez Journal
Bill Tetzel clowns around with his sculpture on top of Belt Salvage. He plans to add more funny sculptures along Highway 491 through Cortez to slow traffic and to get people thinking about Cortez as a creative place with something good going on. See The Arts section on B1 for story.


text:
User Comments, Suggestions, or Complaints | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Advertising
Page rendered in 0.9634 seconds
193 querie(s) executed
You are here > Home > Baseball Newsstand
Baseball Newsstand
— All the News That's Fit to Link
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
3 from Williamsport Crosscutters injured in bus crash
Gamingboy Posted: August 03, 2011 at 06:59 PM | 6 comment(s)
Beats: minor leagues
Legends of the Fuld
At the top, is the head of Sam Fuld, followed by Chuck Norris and the "Dos Equis Guy."
Diamond Research Posted: August 03, 2011 at 06:13 PM | 5 comment(s)
Beats: rays
Jilted by the Cubs, Ryne Sandberg has moved on
Who'll Be The Next In Line…Or The One After That, Or The One After That, Or The One…
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 03, 2011 at 06:03 PM | 42 comment(s)
Beats: cubs, history
SI: A firsthand experience with stem cell treatment in pitching arm
CJ could become a stem-cell innovator, but we'll all still blame him for being all the Tigers could get for David Wells!
Read More...
RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: August 03, 2011 at 05:58 PM | 19 comment(s)
Beats: business, steroids
MLB.com: Ryan's Hustle Leads to Unique Basepath Jaunt
The rare "infield triple":
Read More...
The Yankee Clapper Posted: August 03, 2011 at 05:33 PM | 35 comment(s)
Beats: amateur, athletics, game recaps, mariners
Boston Globe: Magnetic Field - MIT program teaches science through physics of baseball
Boston youth resist The Charm of the Highway Strip and don't Get Lost on The Wayward Bus en route to The House of Tomorrow.
Read More...
Mattbert Posted: August 03, 2011 at 03:55 PM | 0 comment(s)
Beats: college, high school, red sox
NESN: White Sox Slugger Adam Dunn's Struggles Get Front-Page Treatment From The New York Times
Weak in Review.
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 03, 2011 at 03:29 PM | 88 comment(s)
Beats: business, media, sabermetrics, white sox
Vote Thurman Munson into the Hall of Fame
I got sent this last night…wonder why.
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 03, 2011 at 02:26 PM | 36 comment(s)
Beats: hall of fame, history, sabermetrics, yankees
FanGraphs: Laurila: Q&A: Ron Fairly on Dodger vs. Giants
Great stuff…including…
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 03, 2011 at 01:32 PM | 11 comment(s)
Beats: dodgers, history, sabermetrics
MLB: Fake Ichiro unwittingly gets in the action (Video)
A 60-point drop off in batting average, and all of a sudden you're calling him a fake…huh, oh ####.
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 03, 2011 at 01:07 PM | 22 comment(s)
Beats: athletics, game recaps, mariners
Byron Kerr: Nationals' "Beast Mode" in full effect
I, by changing into a beast, give the animals here intelligent leadership…AS ONE OF THEM!
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 03, 2011 at 12:29 PM | 19 comment(s)
Beats: fantasy baseball, media, nationals
Cleveland Indians Memories: Not seeing a no-hitter? It didn't ruin a special night
Back-door man to Bosman…
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 03, 2011 at 12:17 PM | 4 comment(s)
Beats: fantasy baseball, history, indians
Primer Dugout (and link of the day) 8-3-2011
Toledo News-Bee, August 3, 1911:
Well, he couldn't have gotten far.
Jefferson Manship (Dan Lee) Posted: August 03, 2011 at 08:27 AM | 11 comment(s)
Beats: dugout, history
MLB.com: Rookie's homer puts D-backs in tie for first
Read More...
NTNgod Posted: August 03, 2011 at 06:42 AM | 8 comment(s)
Beats: arizona, game recaps, giants
ESPN: Cardinals beat Brewers in testy 11-inning game
For better or for worse, TLR, the one-man CIA of the MLB, was up to his usual psychological warfare Tuesday on both the opposition and his own players.
Read More...
NTNgod Posted: August 03, 2011 at 06:34 AM | 83 comment(s)
Beats: brewers, cardinals
Rogers offers live streaming of Jays
This is basically an advertisement, but does any other team offer free streaming of games to customers in their mlb.tv blackout zone? As a Jays fan, this is awesome.
Paul D(uda) Posted: August 03, 2011 at 02:11 AM | 1 comment(s)
Beats: blue jays, online, television
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
BizBall: Vote to Approve Jim Crane as New Owner of Astros Likely Part of Upcoming Owners Meetings
Unless realignment is a fait accompli, this might put last month's rumors to rest, as approval would seemingly reduce or eliminate MLB's leverage over Crane and the Astros ...
Read More...
Joe Kehoskie Posted: August 02, 2011 at 09:23 PM | 4 comment(s)
Beats: astros, business, rumors
Verducci: Game's shifting strategies leaves Beane, sage of Moneyball, behind
Proof, that much like The Super-Moby Dick of Space…The Yallof Effect, will indeed consume all in its path!
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 02, 2011 at 09:10 PM | 235 comment(s)
Beats: announcers, athletics, business, media, television
Brisbee: MLB Power Rankings: Orioles On Top, Giants At Bottom
Read More...
The George Sherrill Selection Posted: August 02, 2011 at 08:44 PM | 11 comment(s)
Beats: general
Hisashi Iwakuma hires new agent
Read More...
Gamingboy Posted: August 02, 2011 at 05:50 PM | 10 comment(s)
Beats: japan
Rob Neyer: Is The Six-Man Rotation Here To Stay?
Woo-hoo! Can't wait for the "Is Edgmer Escalona the Last of the 200 Game Winners?" type articles to follow!
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 02, 2011 at 03:26 PM | 44 comment(s)
Beats: history, projections, sabermetrics
Cy Youngs Sox Uni on Auction Block; Is HOF's 1908 Young Uni Another Halper Fake?
Read More...
Pop Snyder Posted: August 02, 2011 at 02:52 PM | 2 comment(s)
Beats: memorabilia
Allen Barra: Football vs. Baseball? The Same Old B.S. Argument
As one of my old managers used to say…"If you're really not good at any sport…try out for football."
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 02, 2011 at 12:53 PM | 83 comment(s)
Beats: history, media, special topics, television
Grantland: Keri: The Inexplicable Non-Decision-Making of the Chicago Cubs
Jonah Keri explores a painful topic for Cubs fans - Jim "What, me worry?" Hendry.
Chicago Joe Posted: August 02, 2011 at 12:19 PM | 32 comment(s)
Beats: cubs, obituaries, rumors
Baseball America: Callis: Ask B.A.
...about revisiting the Mets Top 10 Prospects list.
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 02, 2011 at 12:11 PM | 24 comment(s)
Beats: giants, mets, minor leagues, projections, prospect reports, sabermetrics, scouting
Callahan: Erik Bedard is 'recipe for disaster'
Callahan: You know, you're crazy if you think you've heard the last of this guy. He's gonna suck again.
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 02, 2011 at 11:52 AM | 51 comment(s)
Beats: mariners, projections, red sox, sabermetrics
WSJ: On-Deck Routines Hurt Hitters' Bat Speed; Giving Up Doughnuts
Elston Howard just upchucked a heavenly Wasabi Cheese-filled.
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 02, 2011 at 11:28 AM | 33 comment(s)
Beats: business, history
No place to hide Adam Dunn in Sox's loss to Yankees
Wuh…Taylor Mountain, Genesee River Gorge, and Gilgo Beach are filled to capacity?
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 02, 2011 at 11:06 AM | 53 comment(s)
Beats: game recaps, projections, white sox
Woody Paige: Rockies are years away from being contenders
My Woody's outside
Read More...
Repoz Posted: August 02, 2011 at 10:29 AM | 15 comment(s)
Beats: history, projections, rockies, sabermetrics
Game Blog: Brewers 6, Cardinals 2
Counsell appears to be one short of the major league record of 46 consecutive hitless at-bats for a position player, held by Bill Bergen. Queries on baseball-reference.com, which run back to 1919, show no longer streak.
Counsell's last hits came on June 8th, when he went 3-3 against the Cardinals. He has 2 runs scored in his streak, as well as a game-winning RBI on a sacrifice fly. He ...Read More...
Jay Z Posted: August 02, 2011 at 10:22 AM | 17 comment(s)
Beats: brewers, cardinals
Page 158 of 164 pages ‹ First < 156 157 158 159 160 > Last › | Site Archive
Login to submit news.
BBTF Partner
Support BBTF
Thanks to
You must be logged in to view your Bookmarks.
Hot Topics
Newsblog: OTP 27 Feb. 2017: Become Political
(373 - 12:21pm, Feb 28)
Last: Renegade (((JE)))
Newsblog: OT: January 2016 Soccer Thread
(292 - 12:20pm, Feb 28)
Last: Sean Forman
Newsblog: Dodgers, Julio Urias weigh innings vs. long-term success - The Orange County Register
(6 - 12:20pm, Feb 28)
Last: catomi01
Newsblog: Tim Tebow arrives at Mets Spring Training camp | MLB.com
(17 - 12:17pm, Feb 28)
Last: Ithaca2323
Newsblog: Hamilton has left knee surgery, out 2-3 months
(31 - 12:17pm, Feb 28)
Last: base ball chick
Newsblog: Nationals To Sign Joe Blanton
(11 - 12:16pm, Feb 28)
Last: Misirlou doesn't live in the restaurant
Newsblog: This is not a metaphor: San Diego Padres' Petco Park is underwater
(31 - 12:14pm, Feb 28)
Last: Renegade (((JE)))
Newsblog: OT - December 2016 NBA thread
(2631 - 12:10pm, Feb 28)
Last: Eddo
Newsblog: Primer Dugout (and link of the day) 2-28-2017
(10 - 12:06pm, Feb 28)
Last: Pat Rapper's Delight (as quoted on MLB Network)
Newsblog: Mike Napoli, other MLB sluggers struggle in free agency | SI.com
(7 - 10:25am, Feb 28)
Last: AROM
Newsblog: Red Sox reportedly testing 'performance bedding' for new 'sleep room' at Fenway Park
(17 - 8:35am, Feb 28)
Last: Adam Starblind
Newsblog: Dodgers prospect Cody Bellinger hits huge HR | MLB.com
(8 - 7:25am, Feb 28)
Last: Brian White
Newsblog: AZ Snakepit: If Zach Greinke were a Free Agent today, what would he get ?
(47 - 6:21am, Feb 28)
Last: GGC for Sale
Hall of Merit: Most Meritorious Player: 2001 Ballot
(4 - 6:01am, Feb 28)
Last: bjhanke
Newsblog: Behind MLB chemistry: How teams try to sniff out 'bad guys' | New York Post
(23 - 5:52am, Feb 28)
Last: bjhanke
About Baseball Think Factory | Write for Us | Copyright © 1996-2014 Baseball Think Factory
User Comments, Suggestions, or Complaints | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Advertising
Page rendered in 0.9634 seconds


text:
Logistics Management
The most important element of your logistics operations is flow. The flow of money from your customers, the flow of materials into your facility and the flow of products exiting your warehouse to their final destination. Your success and profitability depend on that flow being as efficient as possible. Transportation Insight's flexible, co-managed approach makes sure that you have access to the tools and resources you need to maximize your efficiency. Our solutions impact your business in every area of your company by:
Reducing overall logistics costs
Giving you technology to increase efficiency
Bringing you visibility to every area of your logistics operations
Giving you strategic tools and logistics expertise
Your logistics operations impact the flow of your business. Accounting, production, labor planning and inventory are just a few examples. Because logistics is handled differently from company to company we take a co-managed approach. This allows you to have as much or as little control of your operations as you need.
Flexibility is the core of what makes Co-managed Logistics® different. With a friendly, adaptable approach we give you the best supply chain choices, while you maintain control. A traditional third-party logistics (3PL) model may limit your shipping decisions, often underutilizing your industry expertise and carrier relationships. With the co-managed approach, your logistics team handles the day-to-day shipment execution with the tools and technology we provide. We give you full supply chain support, providing access to the best rates, service, technology, processes and analytics. We pair the best of what you do with the best supply chain resources in the industry. We co-manage alongside you with speed, accuracy and expertise. With our co-managed, continuous improvement platform, your company optimizes logistics performance, drives down cost and keeps control.
More companies today tell us they are focusing on their freight cost as a percentage of sales. Most are able to significantly reduce that percentage by partnering with us. On average our clients see a 15-20% reduction in their logistics costs. Our method of getting the most competitive rates in the country and reducing your logistics costs is rooted in our company's long history in the transportation industry.
- Knowledge. We know logistics. We understand cost drivers, recognize trends, and know how to review your logistics patterns to recommend solutions that will reduce your costs. These solutions can include better rates, improved routing compliance, enhanced visibility and superior analytics.
- Experience. We have negotiated thousands of transportation agreements between carriers and clients. Our expertise is vast across all modes of transportation.
- Relationships. We are fortunate to have strong, long-term relationships with the best carriers in the industry. These carriers know we strive to pair them with shippers that best fit their core strengths and competencies. This union promotes a successful relationship.
- Consistency. Carriers feel comfortable working with us and providing our clients with competitive rates because we do our best to bring them consistent business backed by our $4.6 billion in freight spend under management.
While fuel costs fluctuate and the price of raw materials continues to rise, companies are looking for ways to save money and increase profits. Partnering with Transportation Insight allows you to experience lower logistics costs and keep more money on your bottom line. We measure our success by making you more profitable.
Many 3PL providers limit the control you have within your logistics operations. When you partner with Transportation Insight, you gain greater supply chain control with our tactical and strategic tools. In addition to cutting freight costs, your company will streamline processes and improve productivity. Our comprehensive supply chain analytics help you make complex business decisions with reliable, actionable reporting across all business locations.
Having the best selection of carriers has a direct impact on your P & L and customer service. Our clients are able to select carriers based on least-cost, best service, proven dependability and professional preference. You benefit from our preferred 3PL status as we drive a large pool of qualified carriers to the RFQ table. When it comes to selecting between new and incumbent carriers, the choice is up to you. We provide you access and expert recommendations while you make the decision that is best for your business.
To find out more about our RFQ process, contact us at
Would having clear and accurate data make it easier for you to commit to making logistics improvements? By conducting a freight study we can see what you're paying today and compare it with what you could pay in the future. With 4-8 weeks of your freight bills we can get a basic profile of what you're spending on shipping. Once those numbers are fully analyzed our logistics experts give you an accurate, detailed estimate of how much you could be saving in freight costs.
Contact our Freight Study team to find out how much you can start saving at Or, register for the chance to speak with one of our logistics professionals to learn how the road to logistics-related cost savings starts with deep data analysis.
Contracts can be deal breakers. As one of the top 100 3PLs in North America, we understand the importance of contract protection and the issues of risk and liability. Our carrier management teams make sure a master contract is in place with every carrier. This contract protects you against loss, damage and liability. Transparency, fairness and simplicity are what make our contracts unique. Our contracts are straightforward, so that rates, classes, rules and fuel charges are completely transparent to you and the carrier. All parties always know where they stand contractually and business is able to flow smoothly.
Find out how our Contract Administration solutions can help at
Is your company having problems with claims involving overages, shortages or damages? Does your company have the time and resources to follow up on refunds or are you leaving money on the table? Transportation Insight eliminates the headaches associated with claims and saves you time by chasing down payments and providing reports. We track and process your claims to determine root causes and recommend corrective action with your carriers.
Discover how we can eliminate your burdensome claims tasks by contacting us at


text:
Size Has No Impact On Faceoff Percentage: 2009-10 Data
Jonathan Willis
December 24 2010 10:36AM
A question that has come up a few times is whether big players tend to have an advantage when taking faceoffs. There is a certain logic to the idea that they do: after all, bigger, stronger players should be able to outmuscle their smaller counterparts in the faceoff circle.
The data, however, suggests something else entirely: that there is no advantage to being big when it comes to taking face-offs.
I went back to the 2009-10 season, and took every NHL centre who had taken 100+ even-strength face-offs. Then I plotted three charts, one comparing even-strength faceoffs to height, another to weight, and a third to "size" – just the product of height and weight. I used even-strength faceoffs only to make for a fair comparison, as it's easier to win faceoffs while on the man advantage and harder while killing penalties.
Face-offs vs. Height
Correlation: -0.02 (Scale of -1 to 1)
Face-offs vs. Weight
Correlation: 0.03 (Scale of -1 to 1)
Face-offs vs. Size
Correlation: 0.01 (Scale of -1 to 1)
There is no noticeable advantage or disadvantage granted by size in the faceoff circle. The best faceoff men in the game last season varied from small (Scott Nichol, Kyle Wellwood, Vladimir Sobotka, Todd Marchant) to large (David Steckel, Wayne Primeau, Paul Gaustad, Vincent Lecavalier) and the worst faceoff men varied from small (Oscar Moller, Andrew Cogliano, Daymond Langkow, Toby Petersen) to large (Brian Boyle, Eric Staal, Michael Rupp, Nik Antropov).
It's one of the few areas in the game where the playing field is relatively level.
December 28 2010, 11:13PM
@KenMcC - Thank you for those last two comments.
January 03 2011, 12:18PM
I was just thinking about this today.
Assuming the NHL measures faceoff wins by who gets possession of the puck following a draw then don't you think the bulk of faceoff wins would come from the bigger wingers who are able to fend off their opponent and get the puck back to their team.
Maybe that's why Horcoff's percentage has gone down as his wingers have gotten smaller... Is there any way to look into that?


text:
National Referee Committee
Please click here to see the Contact list of the National Referee Committee.
Please note that the National Referee Committee Contact List will be updated shortly as the sub-chair nominations have yet to be determined.
For the time being, if you have any questions regarding the Committee or its members, please contact the NOC, Scott Borys.


text:
Stephen R. Connors
AGREA - Analysis Group for Regional Energy Alternatives
MIT Laboratory for Energy and the Environment
Room E19-341P • tel: 001_617_253_7985 • firstname.lastname@example.com
On Campus
About Steve
Recent Talks
Select Papers
Energy Research and Outreach — On-Campus and Off
The 5th Annual
AltWheels Alternative Transportation and Energy Festival,
on Boston City Hall Plaza on Sept. 28-29, 2007 was a great success. We had
an estimated 35,000 people visit over 170 exhibitors ranging from major auto
companies, to community groups along the
Energy Freedom Trail.
For Earth Day in April, I was invited to give two talks at Boston's
Museum of Science.
The first was on clean energy technologies. The second was on sustainable
transportation. Turnout and questions were good. You can download what
I presented below.
On Weds. May 9th, I also co-hosted a Smart Growth Forum. It featured four speakers on regional and local smart growth strategies. Timing for the event was good as the week before the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission release its MetroFuture vision for Eastern Massachusetts.
The full EPA Avoided Emissions from Solar PV project report is now available
I've been at MIT since August of 1986, first working for a year and a half for Professor John Elliott in the Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering on a DOE funded project run through The Energy Laboratory. It was from his lab in the basement of Building 8 that I first encountered the other bits of MIT, most significantly the E-Lab electricity scenario work of Richard Tabors, David White and Fred Schweppe. I left 8-020 for E40-481 in January 1988, and as a Technology and Policy Program student, along with fellow graduate students Clint Andrews and Carl Bespolka, helped create AGREA (pronounced 'agree') to convey that our scenarios were to inform, and build consensus, among decision-makers.
These few pages give you some background on what I've been up to. Much more AGREA project related materials are available on the research group's web pages. Below, and on accompanying web pages are some talks and papers, old and new, that provide some intellectual milestones and convey how my thinking has evolved over the years. There are still many, many open issues which are hinted at here and there.
I am indebted to many people over the years at MIT, including the E-Lab/LFEE directors Dave White, Jeff Tester, and David Marks, who have allowed me to work on so many interesting, challenging, and worthwhile projects over the years. Even with all the work we have done to date, the challenges remain great. So, it is very welcome that "the team," campus-wide will be growing as MIT build up its integrative research and education in energy.
Recent projects in China, Mexico and elsewhere have been collaborations among the AGS (The Alliance for Global Sustainability) universities. MIT, along with the University of Tokyo, The Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology (especially PSI and EPFL), and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. These organizations, along with colleagues at UMass-Amherst, NTNU in Trondheim Norway, and Cambridge University (UK), have allowed our research at MIT-LFEE-AGREA to flourish.
Fast Facts
Beyond MIT
Big Ideas
Bon Mots
|03 Oct 2007
Connors Home
|© 2007 S.R. Connors


text:
New Balance 889 Multi-Sport Performance Shoe - Womens
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 275789
Add this multi-sport New Balance® 889 athletic shoe as that go to, leave in your trunk for any type of spontaneous activity that may come your way shoe. Its super comfortable, durable and supportive and can tackle any sport you put to it's test.
- Suede and ripstop upper
- Padded collar and tongue
- Advanced shock absorption and cushioning
- ABZORB® midsole for soft cushioning and support
- IMEVA midsole for firm yet flexible cushioning
- Padded comfort insole, supportive N-FUSE® technology
- Non-marking sole
- Vibram® outsole for performance on all types of surfaces
- Imported
- View More New Balance
By: Maryqc
Location: Wisconsin
March 11, 2013
Good, but--
"These shoes were extremely comfortable when I wore them in the store. They were also extremely comfortable for the first couple hours of wearing them at work. That's why I gave it four stars. I have flat feet and after those first couple hours, the support that the shoes appear to have didn't even matter any more because my feet were aching like no other. I feel like these shoes would be worthy of five stars on someone that doesn't have flat feet and the problems that come with it, but for me they were not doing it. Awesome color too! Really vibrant in person. I really wanted to keep these, but they are not good for work shoes at all. Especially if you're on your feet for hours at a time."
By: Alice66
Location: Kentucky
January 19, 2013
Great crosstraining shoes
"I have been wearing New Balance cross trainers for years. These are by far the most comfortable and supportive to date. I do a combination of high and low impact in both step and floor aerobics. I also like the colors."
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Kelly & Katie Destiny Wedge Sandal
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 235967
Step out in style with the Kelly & Katie Destiny! This fun and flirty wedge is sure to be your favorite wedge this season!
- Leather upper with contrast stitching
- Adjustable ankle strap
- 1" platform, 3" cork wedge
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
- View more Women's Kelly & Katie Shoes
By: TammyEvasku
Location: Minnesota
November 18, 2013
"I usually cant wear heels but I am going on a trip and wanted some cute shoes. These heels ARE by far the most comfy I have ever bought. I'm buying another pair for when I wear these out"
By: ARJ8
Location: Alabama
August 04, 2013
Great Summer Shoe
"This shoe is very comfortable and goes with so many outfits. I always get compliments when I wear them!"
By: Melaniebcd
Location: Madera Ca
July 30, 2013
Nice Shoes
"The are very cute and seem to fit very well and are comfortable. The size is true."
By: laplant
Location: sacramento
July 03, 2013
"These are my go-to summer shoe! So comfortable and go with everything. After wearing these non-stop summer of 2012, one of the straps eventually broke, but I was able to glue it back into place and it has not broken again since. I highly recommend!"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
The Studio
New York
315 Hudson St.
8th Floor
8th Floor
Book Now
A 1986 graduate of Christie's Fine Arts of London, I headed the fine art department of a West Coast auction house before opening my own gallery. Each painting I represent is selected with care. I believe fine art to be an integral part of life, illuminating both our vision and our values for our children. As time passes, our paintings become heirlooms, enriched with our shared memories. Many things come and go. Art abides. - Anthony McNaught


text:
Announcements from the Rep
Remember when you purchase a Jostens ring, Jostens will pay for your Cap, Gown, and Tassel. Graduation Order must be placed at a school order event prior to December 17, 2014.
© 2017 Jostens, Inc | Terms of Use & Legal Notices | Privacy | Your CA Privacy Rights


text:
Quick Links
Think You Can't Have Chick-fil-A on Sunday? Think Again
DIY: Let it Snow (Indoors)!
Inside Chick-fil-A
These Adorable Pics from Daddy Daughter Date Night Will Make You Smile
Chick-fil-A Volunteers Pack One Million Children's Meals in One Hour
2021 N Highland Ave Ste A3
, Jackson , TN 38305
Get Directions
Set As My Restaurant
Order Catering
Josh Maxwell
(731) 668-1586
"I have never been this excited to get chick fil a"- me every time I go to chick fil a"


text:
Sheffield Wednesday travel to local rivals Leeds United today. Big difference this season is that Leeds are not the usual ... 22 uren ago
Cracking chant sent in for runaway A-League leaders Sydney FC who travel to Melbourne City today. An intense rivaly exists ... 1 dag ago
Quality chant sent in for Tottenham's Bengian Europa League opponents K.A.A. Gent. 2 dagen ago


text:
Skechers Gratis Legendary Slip-On Walking Shoe - Womens
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 273708
Walk in comfort with the sporty Skechers Gratis Legendary shoe! Perfect for lightweight activities, this shoe is sure to quickly become a staple in your casual wardrobe.
- Mesh upper with synthetic overlay
- Slip-on design with soft fabric lining for glove-like fit
- Skechers logo patch at front
- Printed reflective stripe accents for added safety
- Pull tab on heel
- Memory Foam cushioned comfort insole
- Lightweight flexible shock absorbing midsole
- Contrast colored midsole stripe layer
- Flexible rubber traction outsole
- Imported
- View more Skechers
By: CFerguson
Location: Ohio
May 28, 2013
Very Comfy
"I have these shoes in black and I absolutely love them! I walk and stand a lot, especially at work. I have had these almost a month now and I have yet to have my feet hurt while wearing these.I will say the only caveat is that this probably isn't the best shoe if you have a wider foot. I haven't ever bought W-sized shoes, but wearing this I can tell it would probably be right on the cusp of uncomfortable for anybody who does.Other than that, awesome shoe!"
By: MoeRoe
Location: Worcester, MA
May 22, 2013
Lightweight and shock absorbing!
"I have to be very careful which shoe I wear. If it's not the right heel, arch support, or cushioning then I will suffer for it. These are WONDERFUL! I'm grateful to the reviewer who warned me to order up a full size. Even though I ordered up they look like they fit. I LOVE not having to lace my sneaker. These are comfy, breathable, and pretty. I'm very happy with them. Thank you!"
By: SMiracle
Location: Michigan
May 15, 2013
Best 'On Your Feet' Shoes!
"These shoes are so light that they don't weigh you down standing on your feet for hours. Plus they have such a cushioned memory foam type insole that its like standing on a cloud!"
By: Genie15
Location: Tinley Park, IL
April 23, 2013
Great Shoe
"Runs small. Go up a full size. These do not run big like th Go Walks. But love this shoe"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
|Found 9 Cookbooks
|Revise this Search New Search
Cake Walkby Mama Gina My personal collection of cake recipes. Including instructions on how to make icings, fondant, decorations, etc. Recipes..
Cost: $2.99
Second Grade Holiday Cookbook 2014by nernst This cookbook is a collection of treasured family recipes from our second classes. The children have each chosen their f..
Cost: FREE
DIY Tasty Gift Ideasby Uri I LOVE FOOD. I'm not sure that there's anyone who doesn't love food, but I'm completely in love with it. Food's always..
Cost: $0.99
Adapting to Allergies: Easy Recipes for a Safe and Healthy H..by nvh Don't let food allergies---or other dietary restrictions like lactose intolerance or oral allergy syndrome---dampen th..
Cost: $9.99
Eatalian. Mangia Italiano. Authentic and traditional.by luciano.schipano We are going to do a journey in the past and see how the Italian habits changed as well as recipes have been modified in..
Cost: $2.99
Second Grade Holiday Cookbookby nernst This cookbook is a collection of treasured family recipes from our second classes. The children have each chosen their ..
Cost: FREE
Holiday Bitesby DeborahLSmith This book contains favorite holiday recipes from New Jersey's top Chefs and Food Bloggers brought to you from JerseyBite..
Cost: $1.99
Basic Blends: Healthy Juicing Recipesby healthyharmony BASIC BLENDS: HEALTHY JUICING RECIPES Nature provides its own containers for healthy juices: fresh fruits & vegetabl..
Cost: $0.99
Gluten Free Passover Cookbook for Jewish Celiacs at Pesahby GlutenFreeMatzo.com This recipe is for CHAROSET and is a PREVIEW of our cookbook. We have 90+ more GlutenFree Passover Recipes in our pr..
Cost: FREE


text:
This raised panel cabinet door has just the right details and dimension to provide a polished and approachable style.View the entire Plaza Collection
|Solid Wood
|Door Shape
|Cabinet Type
|Door Overlay
|Finish Technique
|Wood Type
ProSource offers products from industry-leading suppliers, with warranties that allow you to feel confident with your product selection. See below for more information.
Bring a written quote into your ProSource Wholesale Showroom at the time of purchase. If, for any reason, ProSource can't beat a competitor's first-quality, non-closeout price on identical merchandise, we'll give you $100 on the spot. Guarantee applies to exact brand comparisons only. Each showroom is independently owned and operated. Products and prices may vary by location.


text:
By JAMES L. DAVIS
Have you seen those Palm Pilots that seem to be the new "in" thing? Apparently they are the equivalent of a memory expansion pack for your own brain, allowing you to remember things that you would otherwise forget. They sound great to me. I need about three of them. I also need them to be surgically attached to my body, otherwise I'll just leave them somewhere and forget exactly where that somewhere might be.
The reason I need something like a Palm Pilot is because I have a nasty tendency of trying to go in several different directions at the same time and when I finally do reach my destination I forget exactly what I'm there for. My kids like to watch me when I do things like that and then they'll say something along the lines of "you're getting old Dad." While that may be true, I know of thousands of people who are older than I am who seem to remember not only who they are, but what they are supposed to be doing at any given time.
The other two staff members of the Emery County Progress, aware that I am woefully lacking in both short and long term memory, do their best to help me remember what I am supposed to be doing. There must be a dozen calendars in the office, each one of them listing what meeting or appointment is going on when, why and where. The problem with so many calendars is that they have become a form of wallpaper for me. I look at them all the time, but I don't actually see them.
Because of that I routinely ask people (sometimes even complete strangers) if they have any idea what I am supposed to be doing.
What makes me wonder about my memory (or the lack thereof) is why does my brain choose to remember certain things and completely disregard other items? For instance, last time I checked I could recite from memory every line of Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. But I can't remember if I've closed the door to my house three out of four days I pull out of the driveway, so I have to stop the car and go back to check.
What alerted me to this memory problem I seem to have developed is a day last week in which I forgot virtually everything that was scheduled for the day. Because of that I received a call from the office asking me if I remembered that scouts were visiting that afternoon. I did not remember that fact, but after being reminded I distinctly remember having written it on the calendar. Being far from the office my faithful staff covered for their memory-impaired coworker and after kicking myself for forgetting yet again, I reminded myself to try harder to remember in the future. But what I didn't realize is that I had not yet forgotten everything for the day.
A little later I spoke to my daughter and she informed me that her brother had not yet made it home from school. I told her not to worry and immediately after hanging up the phone I began to worry. Because my son is very responsible and if he had some activity going on after school he would have talked to me about it. Ten minutes later I called back and he still hadn't made it home. So I climbed in my car and rushed for home, my mind swirling with terrifying thoughts of what could have become of my son. Just as I was pulling into Orangeville I called my home again and asked my daughter if her brother was home and she said yes, he had just gotten home from his hair appointment.
Now the funny thing about that was not only was I the one who made my son's hair appointment, but I had reminded him in no uncertain terms before he went to school to not forget the hair appointment. Of course, I had forgotten completely about that.
My children had a good laugh at my expense when I walked in the door. I wish I could say that was the end of my forgetfulness for one day, but it was not. It wasn't because my daughter had gymnastic classes that evening. I am proud to say that I did not forget about those classes, no sir, but I did forget what time they were held. So when we walked into the gymnastics studio we wondered why there was no one else there. So I asked and was told that no, my daughter's gymnastics class did not begin at 6:30, it ended at 6:30. As I walked back out to my car with my daughter shaking her head sadly at her father I looked at her and said rather meekly, "No, your dad is not crazy. I'm just losing my mind."


text:
Created in 1899 and the first nameplate under the General Motors label, Buick is longest-running American car manufacturer, a historic brand that, alongside Cadillac, represented the zenith of luxury driving to generations of aspiring executives. The Trishield debuted a long series of automotive icons, including the Roadmaster, Riviera, Skylark and Regal Grand National. These days, swamped by luxu...Read More
Not what you're looking for?
New Car Research
Select Make
Select Model
Get a Quote
* required


text:
The Virtuoso Accordion - Sciarrino, etc / Mikko Luoma
1 CD / Bridge / 2007-05-01Works: Sampo Haapamäki: Power, for accordion; Jukka Tiensuu: Aufschwung, Op. 20c; Zolo, for accordion; Vladimir Zubitsky: The Carpathian Suite, for solo accordion; Salvatore Sciarrino: Vagabonde blu, f...
Performers: Luoma, Mikko
The 20th century produced a large classical repertoire for a number of previously under-used instruments, the accordion among them. This stellar disc presents the Finnish...continue...
read more Login or Create an Account to write a review


text:
DC Shoes Court Graffik SE Skate Sneaker - Mens
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 263706
Specially designed for skaters, the DC® Court Graffik SE technical skate shoe is durable and artistically designed with a faded color way and is ready to face almost any trick, this sneaker will keep you going cool and casual all day, every day. The leather upper is ultra-heavy duty and is resistant to abrasions and scuffs, while the flexible tongue holder helps maintain and build strength.
- Action leather, suede and synthetic upper
- DC trademark
- Flex, cushioned and shock absorbing midsole
- Vulcanized sticky rubber outsole with racing stripe
- Weight : 14 oz
- Imported
- More colors available
- Shop all Men's DC Shoes
By: JLeeAZ
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
May 23, 2013
"These shoes are a great fit and perfect for everyday wear or working out!"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Nike Air Alvord 10 Trail Running Shoe - Womens
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 245642
Venture out and hit the trails in these newly updated Air Alvord 10 Trail running shoes by Nike®. An adventure awaits you!
- Hardy, technical, single-layer mesh upper provides optimal breathability and comfort
- Internal midfoot fit system utilizes strategically placed overlays attached to the laces to offer a snug, secure fit
- Durable overlays through the heel and midfoot promote adaptive, trail-specific support and stability over uneven off-road terrain
- Heel pull loop for easy on/off
- Lightly padded tongue and collar for added comfort and performance
- Plush linings offer a great step-in feel
- Full-length Phylon midsole delivers lightweight cushioned comfort
- Nike® Air unit in the heel provides durable impact protection and a solid rubber sole supplies long-lasting grip and traction
- BRS 1,000 carbon rubber heel and toe for optimal abrasion resistance and durability in these high-wear areas
- Deep flex grooves throughout the forefoot allow for more fluid, natural movement and a smooth, efficient stride
- More colors available
- Imported
- View more Women's Nike Shoes
By: lalara
December 05, 2013
By: AndWill
Location: Gainesville, FL
August 12, 2013
"These shoes are wonderful. They feel great when I run, and they look really nice. The colors are great, bright and cute but not too bright."
By: Tmomma
Location: Kansas City Mo
July 29, 2013
"This is a beautiful shoe and I can't wait to fully break them in!"
By: vnessvc
Location: Seattle
June 16, 2013
"Very comfortable, but I suggest ordering a half size larger than normal. Nike typically runs a bit small. Great purchase otherwise"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Sorry, this item is not available anymore for purchase online. Please see our recommended replacement product.
More to see. Less to carry.
Bring maximum mobility to your organization with the highly compact yet powerful Latitude E6430s laptop.
New Latitude 11 Education Series (3160) Laptop that's Classroom Ready
Starting at
Starting at $419.00
Designed for children -- this laptop is built tough to take all the bumps, spills and scratches that come with coming of age.View Details
New Latitude 3189 Education 2-in-1
Starting at
Starting at $579.00
The perfect 2-in-1 to empower student-led learning and easy collaboration at school or on the go. It's affordable, durable, and comes equipped with powerful learning apps.View Details
New Latitude 5280 Laptop
Starting at
Starting at $849.00
Mobile knowledge and task workers who value at -the-desk, on-the-go and meeting-to-meeting productivity.View Details
Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme
Starting at
Starting at $3299.00
First responders; vehicle-mounted-PC users; military personnel; field-services and sales staff; and utility, industrial and manufacturing workers.View Details


text:
Puppy Bowl I DVD
This title is exclusive to the Discovery Channel Store.
In Puppy Bowl DVD I, catch all of the plays, tackles and fumbles of a typical Sunday afternoon, but with an adorable twist. In the first-ever Puppy Bowl, watch Itsy the French bulldog, Maxie the lovable lab, Bandit the 13 week-old Jack Russell Terrier and a whole roster of cuddly canines as they pounce and play in the cutest "sporting event" of the year.
During Puppy Bowl DVD I breaks in the action, learn how to adopt a pet of your own through Animal Planet's online, zip code-enabled database Pet Connection or through a reputable shelter, vet or animal hospital in your own community. Featuring free-roaming action on a miniature football field and in a mock stadium, this is one game that gives new meaning to the term "dog day afternoon."
Presented in full screen format.
Buy Puppy Bowl DVD I, and watch as a new dog-based sporting event comes bounding to life before your eyes.
- Format: DVD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Region: 1
Availability: In Stock
Ready to ship in 2 - 3 Business Days


text:
Family & Friends
There is a large choice of activities available for you and your family to try. Discover the Algarve and its theme parks, enjoy an airborne adventure, a coastal cruise, or even drive a go-kart.
Water sports
At the Garrão beach you will find a vast array of water sports that will enliven your summer.
Activities for the entire family and for all ages. Try a relaxing boat cruise, experiment with our radical para-sailing or take your family on an enjoyable ride in an inflatable raft.
Some of the activities available:
Motorised sports: Jet Ski, Para-Sailing, Ringo, Ski and Boats
Non-motorised sports: Paddle-boats, Kayaks-catamarans, Water skiing and catamaran lessons
Water parks
The Algarve, with its year-round sunshine, is the ideal scenario to enjoy the thrills and water slides of a water park.
Located very close to the hotel there are water parks with slides, roller coasters and other aquatic forms of entertainment.
Theme parks
From natural history to mini-golf and animal conservation, the Algarve offers theme parks for all ages and tastes.
Surprise youngsters with a day spent with dolphins, sea-lions, otters, sharks and tropical birds or take the entire family on an enjoyable round of mini-golf.
Horse riding
There are some stables near the hotels, from where one can enjoy the beauty of the Ria Formosa National Park on horseback.
Lessons are available for all ages and levels. Our younger guests can also try pony rides amongst the many activities linked to the wonderful world of equestrianism.
Experience all the adrenaline of Formula 1 racing in miniature.
From electric karts for our younger guests to the powerful two-engine karts. Pure entertainment for all ages.


text:
U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Congressman Jason Chaffetz (UT-3) have written to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to urge approval along Quitchupah Creek Road in Sevier and Emery counties.
Sevier County Special Service District Number 1 has proposed the upgrade and realignment, but the Army Corps of Engineers has not yet granted permission for the changes. This upgrade and realignment is critical for economic development in central Utah and will not need any federal funding to complete.
In the letter, Hatch and Chaffetz note that because it involves federal lands, a comprehensive review process must be complete.
However, the letter notes that "Both the BLM and the USFS have completed these review processes."
Additionally, the letter states that "The Forest Supervisor for the Fishlake National Forest and the Richfield Field Office Manager for the BLM each issued favorable Records of Decision in 2006, making Forest Service and BLM rights-of-way 100 percent ready for project implementation."