text:
Repair & Refurbishment Metal & Plastic Pallets, Boxes, Crates, Dolavs, Cages, Wire Mesh Containers
- Food
- Fish
- Retail
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Office Moves
- Logistics & Destinations
- PPS Midlands
- PPS East
- Product Sales
Returnable Transit Equipment Repairs & Refurbishment
PPS is proud to provide a comprehensive range of equipment repairs and refurbishment.
We provide a professional and reliable service and our experienced engineers can repair all types of damaged metal and plastic structures both on site and at our repair facility in the Midlands.
Repairing your equipment can significantly improve the lifespan of your product and consequently extend your return on investment therefore preventing you from having to purchase new equipment.
Returnable Transit Equipment Repairs & Refurbishment includes:
- Pallet Boxes Rigid / Collapsible
- Bird Crates
- Small / Medium Plastic Boxes
- Plastic Pallets
- Dolavs
- Roll Cages
- Wire Mesh Containers
- Modules
- Post Pallets
- Repair Process
Our equipment uses advanced microprocessor controlled extrusion welding technology, which allows us to offer a complete range of plastic welding repairs in PE, PP, PVC and PVDF.
Our plastic welding material and process has been tested by Pira International in accordance with test conditions for moulded and extrusion plastics BS EN ISO 527-2: 1993. Our welding material has excellent impact strength and low distortion even at low temperatures.
Please contact us for more information on our equipment repairs & refurbishment or call us on 01530 515 333.


text:
Contrary Snivy is a Pokemon that you can find in the dream world. Currently in the US you cannot find one in the DW but however another method is to hack or get a Japanese one in the GTS. You can't breed for one so don't bother to try to make a snivy army. (Unless if you breed a contrary Snivy, Servine, Serperior)
Either you get it from hacking or you trade with someone who has it already.
I believe this is only available in Japan. If you use the GTS or something, you could of course get it by trade but Contrary is a DW ability and you can't find Snivy in the DW in the US. Or, of course, you can breed it to a Snivy somehow.
How to change your username How to add a user avatar Why was my post hidden? The points system Question etiquette Flags vs Downvotes Anime FAQ
Type a Pokemon name, type, move or ability to see instant results.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The New York Jets gained ground by staying on the ground.
Shonn Greene and Bilal Powell combined for 155 yards rushing, each scoring on a short run, and the Jets improved their postseason chances with a 17-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
"Both those guys found holes because there were holes to be found," Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez said. "It was fun to watch."
PHOTOS: Best of the NFL, Week 14
New York's second straight win — third in four games — combined with losses by Pittsburgh and Cincinnati left coach Rex Ryan's team a game out of the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoff picture.
And the Jets (6-7) have a favorable closing stretch that includes games against teams with losing records (Tennessee, San Diego and Buffalo). If they keep playing as they did in the second half against Jacksonville, they should have a chance to win them all.
The Jets were shut out at halftime for the second consecutive week, but they didn't need to change quarterbacks to spark the offense this time around.
Instead, they just pounded the Jaguars (2-11) up the middle.
Greene finished with 77 yards rushing. Powell added 78 yards on the ground.
Greene scored on a 1-yard plunge in the third quarter, and Powell added a 4-yarder early in the fourth. Powell's score made it 17-3 in a game that looked every bit like one featuring two of the NFL's worst offenses. Continued...
Sanchez, benched last week in a 7-6 win against Arizona, was hardly a factor. Neither was backup Tim Tebow, who spent his homecoming on the sideline.
Although the Jaguars turned Sanchez's first-half fumble into a field goal, he ended up having a decent day. He completed 12 of 19 passes for 111 yards, including a 37-yard completion on third down that helped the Jets milk the clock in the closing minutes.
"I tried to put extra emphasis on being smart with the ball," Sanchez said. "I thought it was a good, efficient day for all of us."
Tebow was healthy enough to serve as New York's backup quarterback in his hometown, but he never got off the bench. Tebow sat out the last two games while recovering from two broken ribs.
"I never felt comfortable enough to go with him in the wildcat," Ryan said.
Ryan had planned to have all three quarterbacks active, including third-stringer Greg McElroy, but Joe McKnight's migraine headache before the game prompted Ryan to suit up an extra running back.
The Jets ran it a bunch, too. They finished with 42 carries for 166 yards, including 26 for 116 yards in the second half.
"You've got to be the more physical team; to win in the NFL, that's what you have to do," Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny said. "Coming into this game, we felt like the Jets were going to run the ball; we didn't feel like they could beat us throwing the ball and then they rush for over a 100 yards. You have to give them credit. They were the more physical group, and that decided the game."
The Jaguars were inept on offense most of the day, no surprise given how they have played at home in 2012.
Montell Owens seemed to catch the Jets by surprise on a second-and-17 play, running 32 yards for a touchdown that made it 17-10 with 7:06 remaining. He finished with 91 yards on 14 carries. Continued...
But Jacksonville mustered little else, clearly hampered without leading receiver Cecil Shorts III and left guard Mike Brewster. Shorts (concussion) and Brewster (hand) missed the game, and their backups were less than impressive.
Kevin Elliott dropped two passes and was flagged for illegal touching on a key play with about a minute left. Eben Britton was manhandled inside, giving up several sacks.
Still, the Jaguars had a chance late.
Chad Henne hooked up with Jordan Shipley for 28 yards on a fourth-and-15 play with 48 seconds remaining, moving the Jaguars into Jets territory. But Ellis Lankster ended with the game with an interception — one that came two plays after Elliott stripped a near-pick out of his hands.
Bigger turning points came in the first half.
The Jaguars looked like they would get points on their opening possession, but Henne's pass was tipped and intercepted by Bart Scott near the goal line.
Equally gut-wrenching for the Jacksonville was Dwight Lowery's touchdown return that was overturned in the second quarter. Lowery picked up Jeremy Kerley's fumble and took it 62 yards for an apparent score that would have given Jacksonville a 10-0 lead. But officials reviewed the play and ruled that Kerley had touched Lowery down. The Jaguars punted five plays later.
"We need things like that to happen for our team to help us win and help us with momentum," Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey said. "We're coming up short with them in one way or another."
Notes: Jets rookie WR Stephen Hill injured his right knee in the second quarter and did not return. Ryan said tests would determine the extent of the injury. "Hopefully it's not too severe," Ryan said. The Jets already have WR Santonio Holmes on injured reserve. ... Owens' rushing touchdown was his first since December 2008. ... Owens, CB Derek Cox and TE Marcedes Lewis all left the game for Jacksonville, but later returned.
See inaccurate information in a story? Other feedback and/or ideas for us to consider? Tell us here.
Connecticut Region Sports By Bleacher Report
Local Guide
Business Name
Location, ST | website.com
Social Wire
Athletes of the Week
- Girls Athlete of the Week: Olivia Morrison, Varsity Torrington II Basketball (with video)
- Boys Athlete of the Week: Zac Mancini, U-14 Torrington Mix Basketball (with video)
- Girls Athlete of the Week: Julia Ashworth, Northwestern basketball
- Girls Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Wexler, Winsted U-12 Basketball (Video)
National Sports Videos
Top Sports Stories
- ALL-STATE FOOTBALL: First, second, third teams, plus honorable mention
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Connecticut's longest winning streaks
- CIAC 2,000 point scorers in basketball (Updated Feb. 19)
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Connecticut Preseason Top-10
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Connecticut's 25 players to watch this season
- KNICKS: Belinelli, Deng lead Bulls past New York
- PRESEASON TOP 10 HOCKEY POLL: Notre Dame-West Haven No. 1
Recent Activity on Facebook
Blog Center
Ramblings From The Runway
In his free time Chip Malafronte is considering a statewide petition to proclaim "The Runway" as the universal nickname for Rentschler Field. When he's not doing that he's covering UConn football.
UConn Men's Hoops
Register beat writer Dave Borges gives you a closer look at the UConn men's team and Coach Calhoun.
UConn Women's Hoops
Jim Fuller's Elm City to Eagleville provides coverage of Geno's crew from recruiting to pre-season to the quest for another NCAA title.
Guide to Religious Services
Note: All listings are paid advertisements.
Unity in the Foothills
102 Prospect Street, Torrington, Ct 06790
A Course in Miracles Tuesday evenings 7 p.m
Transformational Prayer Group Thursday 1:15 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
21 Fern Drive, Torrington, CT 06790
Rev. Barbara B. Shaffer, Pastor
860-489-8084 www.fumctorr.org
Email email@example.com
Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Pre-K thru Adult
Northfield Bible Church
10 Camp Hill Road, Northfield, CT 06778
860-283-9598 www.nccindependent.org
Bible Doctrines Class: Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Supper every 4th Friday of the Month at 6:15 p.m.
First Assembly of God
387 New Harwinton Road, Torrington, CT 06790
860-482-7464 www.firstagtorr.org
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 a.m.
Family Night Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Adult Bible Study Prayer Service: Saturday at 9:15 a.m.
Cable 5 Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 3 p.m.
Founders Congregational Church
41 Birge Park Road, Harwinton, CT 06791
Sunday School and Services 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Center Congregational Church
155 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Sunday Services and Church School at 10:00 a.m.
Second Congregational Church of Winsted
Biblical, Traditional, Protestant Worship
800 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098
Baptist and Congregational
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
July - August Worship 9:30 a.m.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday
email email@example.com
Note: All listings are paid advertisements.


text:
1. | Quail | ||
Twenty Five percent of the whole.
One forth of a complete item. A Mnemonic Device, best spoken aloud to give the user optimal recall. |
2. | quail | ||
A medium bird, often hunted for sport, and sometimes used for meat or eggs. Old world quails are in the Pheasant family; new world quails like the bobwhite or California quail are in a distinct family. Look, a quail! I want to shoot someone in the face! Oh wait, I'm not Dick Cheney.
3. | quail | ||
quail refers to weed. not something to hit a hippo with, and not something cool, as with the other definitions here. "My oven is on high, when I roast the quail
Tell Bill Clinton to go and inhale Exhale, now you felt the funk of the power now feel the effects..." I Wanna Get High ~ Cypress Hill |
4. | Quail | ||
Any amount of money, either in general- "i'm out of quail" or more specific- "i need ten quail for that hat." Words such as this are usualy used in an attempt to bewilder anyone who may be listening in on your conversation- "what ho lovely ones, i'm in need of some poaching quail for the photostatamy! = Hi people, can i borrow some money for the photocopier. quail=cash dude gimmie some quail
5. | Quail | ||
Many guys enjoying farting inside a room, car, or closed space and then leaving. A quail is the same, but for a female. Quail is short for queef and bail, meaning queefing and leaving. Did you just quail in there?
6. | quail | ||
The improved version of "jail-bait" . Shortend from "quail-bait". Refering to girls/boys that are younger than yourself. e.g I found some quail. lets go on the quail circuit. You're quailing it up. Alex has got himself some quail. Quuuuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaiiiiiill. Quailly quail quail.
7. | quail | ||
quail is a multi-faceted word that can be utilized to describe all aspects of smoking marajuana.
etymology: anthropologists hypothesize that the term 'quail' first entered the american lexicon upon the release of the film "Wedding Crashers". This cult, mainstream, post-modern, post-structuralist, post-feminist cinematic masterpiece includes a very humourous scene involving the hunting of quails, which inspired permastoned teenagers across the world to unite for the quail hunting cause. noun: "let's go smoke some quail" "yo, let's roast some quail" "may i interest you in the game of in quail hunting?" "you. me. a quail. 4:20 this afternoon."
verb: "let's go quail some trees" "wanna quail it up this afternooon?" "voulez-vous quailez avec moi? c'est soir?" adjective: "this weed is so quail, is it from amsterdam?" "your mom is so quail, is she from amsterdam?" "your mom's weed is so quail, is it from amsterdam?" |


text:
Apex Apartments and Rentals
Start your apartment search now
View detailed rental listings for Apex apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses for rent— including photos, floor plans, and virtual tours.
Featured Apartments in Apex, NC
Colonial Village at Beaver Creek
1 1/2 miles to Beaver Creek Commons, 1 mile to 64 and 2 miles to 55 Highway .. All new - All you - only brand new apartment community in Apex ..
Apex NC, 27502
Lake Cameron
Easy access to Research Triangle Park and Beaver Creek shopping. Voted property of the year two years in a row through Williams Residential Management!
Apex NC, 27523
Avalon Peaks
You could settle for any address but why sell yourself short. Get what you pay for at Avalon Peaks. If you're looking for spacious floor plans, vast amenities and a staff that takes care of you then look no further! Welcome Home to The Height of Sophistication. Open to cater to your every apartment home need.
Apex NC, 27539
Apex, NC
Overview of Apex
Apex is hailed as The Peak of Good Living. The city features a small-town environment filled with southern character and inviting residents. Nestled between the Neuse River and Cape Fear River in southwestern Wake County, the city is located just south of The Triangle - a nickname for the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill region. Apex gives residents an ideal opportunity to work, study, and play in these dynamic cities. Look for Apex apartments for rent, and join more than 38,000 residents who enjoy the southern charm of this North Carolina town.
Living in Apex, NC
Apex was settled in 1867 as the highest point, or "apex" on the Chatham Railroad between Jacksonville, Florida, and Richmond, Virginia. Despite slow growth rates in the succeeding decades, the city became a railroad station and shipping point for tar, turpentine and lumber because of the abundant pine forests nearby. The city faced more setbacks during the Depression-era, but came out with a bang in the 1950s when North Carolina's Research Triangle Park generated significant residential development in Apex. The city has always maintained its small-town atmosphere, which is extremely important to local residents. Apex also features a historic district that has been beautifully maintained even through the city's downtown restoration project.
Apex Work and Study
While there are no standard college opportunities located in Apex, central North Carolina is home to some of the finest universities in the country. The city of Durham, home to Duke University and North Carolina Central University, is 22 miles away. The prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is just 24 miles northwest of Apex. Residents here take advantage of the educational opportunities next door in Raleigh, including Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Peace College and Shaw University.
Because of the city's location just south of The Triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, Apex is home to many booming industries. The region is famed for research in many different fields including manufacturing and healthcare. Most residents here work in the traditional office environment, with 81 percent of residents holding management, sales and office jobs. Science, administration, education and social services encompass 38 percent of these positions, with an additional 16 percent of workers holding jobs in the manufacturing sector. Apex also has many blue collar positions to offer, as 7 percent of local residents hold positions in the service industry.
Rentals in Apex, NC and Cost of Living
Apex residents enjoy the serenity of life in North Carolina without paying very high rent prices. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the average apartment here costs $947 a month. That's only approximately $100 more than the national average even though the area is one of the most prosperous regions in the South. Apex also received a cost of living index of 95.9 which is slightly less than the national average rate of 100. With historical attractions and pristine surroundings, apartments in Apex are sure to please.
Apex Attractions and Special Events
Families of all ages enjoy the annual Apex Rotary Club's Christmas parade, which takes place on the first Saturday in September. Local merchants, scout troops, antique cars, schools and floats are showcased alongside a jolly Santa Claus to help ring in the holiday season. The Apex Peak Fest, the largest public event in the city, enlivens downtown, and allows residents to celebrate artists who have deep roots in the local community. With many traditional attractions typically found at a fair, Peak Fest is also a family-friendly event. Apex residents also come together for the annual Turkey Trot 5K, with a trail heading through the park and around the scenic local lake. Participants can sign up in recreational and competitive divisions, making the Turkey Trot 5K accessible to residents of all fitness levels.
To find an Apex apartment or rental, check out our apartment listings. Rent.com® is happy to help you find your next home.


text:
In Zuma Deluxe you control the stone frog idol of the ancient Zuma in this thrilling action puzzler. Fire balls to make sets of three, but don't let them reach the golden skull or you're history!
Bejeweled 2 is the long - awaited sequal to Computer Gaming World's 2001 Puzzle Game of the Year. Now more beguiling than ever! Experience the excitement of Bejeweled in gorgeous hi-res 1024x768, complete with 3d-accelerated special effects and stunning planetary vistas.
For more information on these titles, follow their respective links below.
Return to Full Article - InsideMacGames News


text:
Bigger Than Life [DVD]
Director : Nicholas Ray
Screenplay : Cyril Hume and Richard Maibaum (based on an article in The New Yorker by Berton Roueché)
MPAA Rating : NR
Year of Release : 1956
Stars : James Mason (Ed Avery), Barbara Rush (Lou Avery), Walter Matthau (Wally Gibbs), Robert Simon (Dr. Norton), Christopher Olsen (Richie Avery), Roland Winters (Dr. Ruric), Rusty Lane (Bob LaPorte), Rachel Stephens (Nurse), Kipp Hamilton (Pat Wade)
Those like myself who have spent time thinking and writing about horror films routinely cite Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) as a crucial turning point in the genre when horror was firmly relocated from external monsters in safely distant and exotic lands to the heart of the American family. The twisted Freudianism of Hitchcock's subversive black-and-white thriller recast the devoted, loving mother--one of the central tenets of pastoral Americanism along with baseball and apple pie--as an obsessive monster whose invasion of her son's consciousness turned him into a psychotic killer. The place of Psycho in both the horror genre and American cinema will never be shaken, but after seeing Nicholas Ray's criminally neglected Bigger Than Life, it has become clear to me that Hitchcock's groundbreaking work had a distinct forbearer in a completely different genre: the melodrama.
Based on a 1955 article in The New Yorker titled "Ten Feet Tall" about a mild-mannered schoolteacher whose life was nearly ruined by addiction to the hormone cortisole, which he was prescribed to treat a rare arterial disease, Bigger Than Life is a surprisingly expressionistic horrorshow, a frightening and indelible portrait of the nuclear family turned into a hellish emotional torture chamber in which the cherished ideals of Father Knows Best and Ozzie & Harriet--wifely dedication, respectful children, and, most of all, the overriding wisdom and guidance of the paterfamilias--morph into emotional sadism and the threat of physical violence.
Actor and producer James Mason stars as Ed Avery, who at the beginning of the film is a deeply decent and caring father and schoolteacher who secretly works a second job as a telephone operator at a taxicab company to help make ends meet. The fact that he cannot bring himself to tell his loving wife Lou (Barbara Rush) about this job is evidence of both his need to adhere to certain codes of masculinity (teaching is justified because he is shaping the future, but the telephone work is clearly beneath him, both in terms of class and gender) and his dedication to providing for his family and ensuring that they are fully able to partake of the American Dream.
The story takes a turn when Ed collapses after a bridge party and is rushed to the hospital, where he undergoes a lengthy series of tests and prodding by various experts before being diagnosed with a rare disease whose only treatment is a prescription of cortisole, a relatively new approach whose side effects are not entirely understood. At first, the treatment works extremely well, as Ed is able to return to his job and feels better than ever ("I feel 10 feet tall," he exclaims at one point). However, as the title suggests, the cortisole begins to make him feel a little too good, and soon he is acting with increasing mania that is first embodied as vibrant energy, but eventually goes out of hand, especially once he begins abusing the hormone by taking more than necessary.
Ed's slow but steady descent into megalomaniacal monstrousness is all the more unnerving in that its manifestations are simply gross exaggerations of what society expects a father and provider to be. Thus, the sequence when we first begin to realize that something is wrong is when he takes Lou to an expensive department store and insists on buying her designer dresses they clearly cannot afford. An early scene in which he gently asks his preadolescent son Richie (Christopher Olsen) if he ever gets bored with the uncreative repetitiveness of television soon turns into a despotic obsession with Richie's education, culminating in the film's most striking sequence that features Ed and his grossly exaggerated, looming shadow hovering over Richie as the clearly traumatized child tries to solve a complex math problem, with his reward being a late dinner. Ed's moment of high school athletic glory, which is enshrined via a football kept on the fireplace mantle, starts as a kind of bonding between him and Richie, but soon devolves into more trauma as Ed forces his son to practice again and again because anything less than the best is unacceptable.
Ed's despotism extends to his relationship with Lou, as well, as he begins treating her as a lackey who exists only to aid his endeavors in shaping Richie, eventually leading to an unnerving sequence in which he declares at the dinner table that their marriage is over and he is keeping her around only for Richie's sake, which is simultaneously a nightmarish inversion of familial stability and an all-too-real assessment of the true nature of too many middle-class marriages in the seemingly staid Eisenhower era. Lou's dedication to Ed even at his most maniacal borders on the masochistic, as she implores Richie to love Ed, regardless of what he does, and we sympathize with her because we recognize that she is simply doing what society has taught her to do in playing the role of the devoted wife, even if her suburban domicile is being transformed into Frankenstein's castle.
Coming only a year after Ray's hugely successful Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Bigger Than Life should have cemented his status as one of the great filmmakers of his era, and while the French critics at Cahiers du cinéma found much to admire in his work and compared him to an Impressionist painter (his use of CinemaScope was consistently masterly, and he attributed his predilection for its horizontal compositions to his experiences with the architect Frank Lloyd Wright), American critics were less enthusiastic and audiences largely stayed away, perhaps because the film was simply too powerful and hit too close to home. Ray was always an eccentric filmmaker who sometimes gave in to moments of excess, both psychological and visual (for all its greatness, some of the Freudian motifs in Rebel Without a Cause, especially Jim Bakus's emasculated father running around in a frilly pink apron, are simply too much). However, in Bigger Than Life the excess feels perfectly justified if not absolutely necessary, in part because it provides such striking visual accompaniment to Mason's powerful portrayal of egomaniacal psychosis, but also because it allows him to slip smoothly between melodrama and horror, essentially underscoring the fundamental connection between the two genres (Mason's unmistakably debonair European-ness is essential in this regard).
While Douglas Sirk recognized the subversive potentials of melodrama in critiquing social norms in films like All That Heaven Allows (1955), Ray takes it one step further, turning normative family practices into outright horror. Suffused throughout with the color red and featuring the kinds of dramatic, dread-inducing shadows that were the hallmark of German Expressionism, Bigger Than Life is a perfect example of one genre invading another, similar to Robin Wood's assertion that the underlying themes of Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946) are given deeper meaning by the suffusion of film noir into its small-town comedy. Ray does something similar here, turning what could have been a run-of-the-mill social problem film into something darker and much more sinister, the unsettling power of which cannot be dispelled by the film's return-to-happiness ending that leaves many crucial questions deliberately unanswered.
Bigger Than Life Criterion Collection DVD | |
Bigger Than Life is also available from the Criterion Collection on Blu-Ray. | |
Aspect Ratio | 2.55:1 |
Audio | English Dolby Digital 1.0 monaural |
Subtitles | English |
Supplements | |
Distributor | The Criterion Collection |
Release Date | March 23, 2010 |
Long neglected on home video (it has been released on DVD in Europe, but never in the U.S.), Bigger Than Life is presented in its original CinemaScope aspect ratio of 2.55:1 in a new 2K high-definition transfer taken from the original camera negative and restored via the DaVinci Revival system, Pixel Farm's PFClean system, and Arri's Relativity system. Having never seen the film before, I can't compare it to previous viewing experiences, but I have a hard time imagining that the film could look much better. The image is impressively filmlike (just enough grain to look like celluloid, but not so much that it obscures detail), with a vibrant color scheme that is clearly reflective of the mid-1950s (the reds look particularly strong, as do the yellows of the taxicabs). Because the film features so many sequences that take place in dark or semi-dark surroundings, black levels are crucial, and they look fantastic throughout, with good consistency and plenty of shadow detail where it counts. The monaural soundtrack sounds very good as well, having been transferred at 24-bit from the original 35mm magnetic audio tracks and digitally restored with Pro Tools HD and AudioCube's intergrated audio workstation. | |
Film scholar Geoff Andrew, author of The Films of Nicholas Ray, contributes an excellent screen-specific audio commentary that elaborates on virtually every element of the film, from Ray's use of architecture and color schemes to the film's relationship to both psychoanalysis and German Expressionism. Novelist Jonathan Lethem (Chronic City) does something similar in his half-hour appreciative video interview, especially in the way he relates the film to the cultural context of the mid-1950s. "Profile of Nicholas Ray" is a half hour episode of the television show Camera Three from 1977 in which film critic Cliff Jahr interviews the late director and discusses all of his most well known films. Finally, the disc includes a new 22-minute video interview with Susan Ray, widow of the director and editor of I Was Interrupted: Nicholas Ray on Making Movies, and the original theatrical trailer, which interestingly highlights James Mason's role as star and producer. |
Copyright ©2010 James Kendrick
Thoughts? E-mail James Kendrick
All images copyright © 20th Century Fox and The Criterion Collection


text:
Search Result
Search Tags: department of education
D.C. has lowest graduation rate in the U.S.
A new report from the Department of Education places D.C. at the bottom of the list for high school graduation rates.
Thursday - 11/29/2012, 06:25am EST
Tags: Department of Education, graduation rates, dropout rate
Virginia Board of Education approves math plan
The Virginia Board of Education has approved new goals for closing achievement gaps in math scores.
Friday - 10/26/2012, 12:46pm EDT
Tags: Department of Education


text:
End of the World in 2012? Not Happening, Scientists Say
NASA and the Vatican are among those who say the end of the Mayan calendar's "long cycle" on Dec. 21, 2012 does not mean the end of the world.
If you're looking for reassurance the end of the world is not imminent on Dec. 21, start with NASA and the Vatican. There is agreement that a 5,125-year cycle of the Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012. Some have interpreted this to mean that when the cycle ends, so does mankind. Poppycock, say the scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. "Our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years," according to a Q&A session at NASA.gov, "and credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012." Similar sentiments are shared by the chief astronomer at the Vatican, Father Jose Gabriel Funes. The Irish Independent newspaper reports that Funes wrote it was "not even worth discussing …
Richard Head
8:09 am on Saturday, December 15, 2012
Charles White was born in Wisconsin - and had an incredible experience during his time with the USAF. Is it true? "Charles Hall's Millennial Hospitality book series, describing his encounters with a race of human-like extraterrestrials – the "Tall Whites" (TW) - during a two year duty assignment at Nellis Air Force Base from 1965 to 1967, is a story with tremendous visual impact. Situated on …   more ›


text:
New single "Finally Found You" available on iTunes.
Want a chance to win a pair of tickets to Enrique's tour this summer and take a photo with him backstage? Share with your friends and you could win! Details here: http://bit.ly/KDBT4L
Thank you answering my question June, I do live here in the US. Well we shall see what happens, that is wierd that it does that.
So I posted the link and my friends are telling me that it sends them to a blank page. Does anyone know why?
I wish I could meet him some day :)
Well, if he comes to Greece of course :(
wau.... me,me ,me- I wish to meet you one day. if God want hi can give me this day with you Enrique;) God bless you
I wish to meet you one day! Your music gives me the smile and happyness....take care Enrique
i want this so bad..... :)
© 2013 Created by Enrique Iglesias.


text:
A South Carolina school district has launched an investigation into a high school teacher who allegedly threw an American flag on the floor and stomped on it as a classroom full of students watched.
Mark Bounds, a spokesman for the Lexington –Richland5 School District, confirmed to Fox News that an English teacher at Chapin High School was placed on leave as they investigate the incident.
"There were allegations that at a teacher took a flag down from the post in the classroom and stepped on that flag as part of the lesson," Bounds said, indicating the act was repeated in several other classes. "It was not a spontaneous act, but one he worked into the lesson."
He said there was "sufficient evidence that the teacher needed to be put on administrative leave and a full investigation needed to take place."
Bounds said they could not provide additional information because it was a personnel matter – but he stressed that the school district took the matter extremely seriously.
Read more: Fox News and Commentary


text:
Submit a file
Our awards
Link to us
RSS Feeds
Popular search phrases
:: encrypt
short descriptions
full descriptions
Cenvorox Screen Recorder 6.0
a software taking screenshots in the background, it's professional, small, easy to use, running secretly, and can only be controled by your password. It's for parents, husband or wife, police, teachers, bosses and who wants to know about the computer usage. it's green software, no installation, and auto start.You can optionally specify the recording date-time period. You can optionally specify the recording condition: when chatting, surfing the internet, or watching movies. The recording data is very small, so it can be continuously recording for a long time. The quality of the recording can be specified. By setting a password to ensure that only you can use this software and check the results.Search, delete, and export the recording data.All data is automatically encrypted. No one can crack it without your password.It takes very little system resources, has no effect on the computer. Anyone can not detect and delete it without your password.
Download now
MasterDirectory 3.2
The program MasterDirectory - your files and directories in your control. Supported by deep encryption, remote access, and even false statements to conceal the true file. Constant updates and support.
Download now
Bopup IM Suite Enterprise Pack 4.1.8
Bopup IM Suite Enterprise Pack is a secure client/server instant messaging system designed to provide internal and private communication over networks of any size. It meets most of the critical business and enterprise needs, such as centralized management, Active Directory (LDAP) support, message & file logging, messaging groups, user permissions. This bundle includes a license for Bopup Communication Server (IM server) + 100 instant messengers.
Download now
Hide ALL IP 2013.06.01
Hide ALL IP is the worlds best IP hide software, hide all your applications and games IP from snoopers & hackers, allows you to surf anonymously, prevent identity theft, and guard against hacker intrusions, all just need a click. Your IP address can link your internet activities directly to you, it can easy leak you by this IP address, Hide ALL IP protects your online identity by change your IP address to our private server's IP and routes all your internet traffic through our encrypted internet servers so that all remote servers only get a fake IP address, you are very safely. Change Your IP Address - Just click "Connect" and your IP is instantly hidden! Internet will see your fake IP, which is not associated with your real IP. Change Your Location - Our servers located in the world, you can easily connect to the different country servers. Each time you press the 'Connect' button, you will fake as this country's IP. If you want to change ...
Download now
Silver Key 4.12
Silver Key compresses and encrypts files to be sent and creates an encrypted parcel nobody except the rightful recipient can open. Silver Key is a single-click solution even inexperienced user will feel comfortable with. At the same time it is serious encryption software providing military-grade data protection. Silver Key is reliable and trouble-free encryption software; it is a natural choice whenever there is a need for secure data transfer.
Download now
A-PDF Password Security 4.3
A-PDF Password Security is a desktop utility program that lets you change password security of existing Acrobat PDF files. That means you can protect PDF files with 128 bit encryption or remove the password protection. It can handle either single or batch documents with a wizard. It can handle either single or batch documents. Another convenient features include password pool and hot directory. You can modify metadata at the same time also.
Download now
123 DVD Clone 22.214.171.124
123 DVD Clone - Protect you against suffering DVD disc lost or damage. 123 DVD Clone is easy to use. Without any special setting, you can freely copy copyright-protected (CSS-encrypted) DVD movie and all regions DVD movie. 123 DVD Clone makes DVD to DVD copying come true. You will get 1:1 perfect DVD copies of your DVD collection without having to buy any other DVD burner software.
Download now
Ultra Crypto Component 2.0.2013.3
Easy and advanced encryption, decryption and hash ActiveX component for ASP or AS Support encryption and decryption of file, string, memory buffer Support calculation of hash on string, file or memory buffer Support digital signature creation and validation Support state of art crypto algorithm like RC2, RC4, MD2, MD4, MD5, SHA, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, DES, 3DES, 3DES2, AES128, AES192, AES256 Import and export key in plain or raw bits
Download now
HsCipherSDK Encryption Library 2.0
HsCipherSDK is an Encryption Library providing an API to a suite of symmetric cryptographic algorithms and digital signing functions. The library includes block and stream cipher modules: AES, 3DES, ARC4, CAST-128, Blowfish, Twofish ,MD5 ,SHA-1,SHA-256, SHA-512, Whirlpool. Includes Standard DLL, C Sharp DLL to use from C++,Visual Basic, C Sharp or other languages, code examples, documentation. HsCipherSDK includes full source code in C.
Download now
PDFToolkit Pro 3.0.2013.5
PDFToolkitPro Help: All in one PDF ActiveX, split, merge pdf, encrypt, decrypt pdf, convert tiff to pdf, pdf stamper
Download now
Security Expert 1.21
The program Security Expert is intended for copy protection your digital photos and documents. It gives an opportunity to protect your files not only from the methods of capturing the images built in system (Print Screen), but also from other third-party programs. Using Security Expert you can encrypt documents, operate quantity and an expiration date of data viewings, set password and watermark on your files etc.
Download now
DVD Ghost 188.8.131.52
DVD Ghost is a very useful utility to make your DVD player software and DVD copy/backup softwares restriction-free, and copy/backup DVD to hard disk. It removes all kinds of restrictions (CSS, RPC Region code, RCE, APS, UOPS etc.) from DVDs. Through this software your player will be able to play all regions DVD on all DVD drives with mismatched region code without changing the region code.
Download now
Bopup IM Suite Standard Pack 4.1.8
Bopup IM Suite Standard Pack is a secure client/server instant messaging system designed to provide internal and private communication over networks of any size. It meets most of the critical business and enterprise needs, such as centralized management, the Active Directory (LDAP) support, message & file logging, messaging groups, user permissions. This bundle includes a license for Bopup Communication Server (IM server) + 25 instant messengers.
Download now
Kingsoft Office Suite Free 2013 22.214.171.12458
The newly released Kingsoft Office Suite Free 2013 adopts a new, more modern interface that is even easier to navigate than its previous versions. The features you know and use are still there, along with new features that are huge time savers. There are three powerful applications included in Office 2013. Kingsoft's Writer, Spreadsheets and Presentation applications cater to your daily document producing, data analyzing and presentation needs. Not only does it have the basic functions that its peers provide, but it also has many outstanding features other software doesn't include, such as a professional PDF converter, an advanced paragraph adjustment tool and intuitive table operation. What?s new in Office Free 2013? 1. Open all files under one window or in different windows 2. Add/remove line numbers in Writer 3. Enter multiple criteria in Spreadsheets filter 4. Expand the row and column number in Spreadsheets 5. Package PPT files into folders or compress files 6. Replace fon ...
Download now
SoftAmbulance EFS Recovery 1.66
EFS Recovery will automatically restore EFS encrypted files and folders on any PC running any Windows version. Supports AES, 3DES, DESX encryption types. Powerful search technology detects data even when it's not represented in the file system. The only thing you have to know to get access is your original Windows account password. Preview function lets you see the exact files to be recovered, including the content of compressed archives.
Download now
MacX DVD Ripper Pro for Windows 7.2.0
Easy and fast DVD ripping software to copy and convert DVD to hard drive or USB, rip DVD to AVI, MP4, FLV, WMV, MOV, MPEG, H.264, etc for playback on iPhone, iPod, iPad/iPad 3/iPad 4, PSP, Apple TV, Zune, and mobile phone. It provides breakthrough performance to access all DVD encryption technologies, including DVD CSS, region code, RCE, Sony ArccOS, UOPs, etc. Besides, it is being continuously updated to support the latest DVD copy protections.
Download now
Private Photo Album 1.2.7
Private Photo Album is a personal photo encryption tool for loving adults that lets them view private pictures and store them encrypted on the PC. The photos are stored in a single executable file with a password access. The container is protected by a strong 256-bit encryption and can be taken with you on a USB flash card, CD disk or any other removable device.
Download now
PDFToolkit 1.0.2013.5
Do you want to split, merge, encrypt or decrypt your PDF files? Now all these can be done easily with PDFToolkit. PDFToolkit is an all in one PDF tool. It can split, merge, encrypt and decrypt PDF easily. It is a standalone application and does not depend on Adobe Acrobat, or even Acrobat Reader.
Download now
SecureSafe Pro 3
Can't keep track of your online passwords and logins? Want to protect yourself against identity theft? SecureSafe Pro is a unique software solution for safely and securely storing confidential information: passwords, credit card numbers and confidential data. It comes with military-grade encryption options, requires remembering only one access password, can store files and is 100% FREE to try! Grab your copy now!
Download now
KRyLack Ultimate Keylogger 2.00
Ultimate Keylogger is advanced all-round monitoring solution. It monitors all activities on computer systems including applications, keyboard, passwords, clipboard, chat, email, and visited websites. Ultimate Keylogger is completely undetectable. Process is hidden from task manager. Files are not visible. Ultimate Keylogger displays reports in web format or sends zip-compressed and encrypted activity reports invisibly via Email, FTP or LAN.
Download now
Smart PDF Creator 8.6
This program will convert all your printable documents like .DOC, XLS, HTML to PDF format fast and easy. It offers user friendly interface, batch conversion and runs on all Windows systems. It provides several easy ways to convert your files to PDF format, it also features advanced options like PDF encryption so no one else can edit your PDF file, insert authoring information like author, title and subject plus step by step instructions.
Download now
PDF Security ActiveX 2.0.2013.5
Encrypt and decrypt PDF files; Supports PDF user password and owner password protection; Password protect opening of the PDF document; Disable printing of the PDF document; Disable copying of text/graphics; Disable modifications to PDF the document; Password protection for PDF files with 40 or 128 bit encryption; Examples in VB, ASP, VB Script are provided.
Download now
Smart PDF Tools Pro 5.6
A program that can split, merge, convert, create and edit PDF documents in no time. Features a user-friendly interface which allows easy and fast completion of tasks. Converts PDF to Word, Excel, HTML, JPEG, TIFF and more. Creates PDFs from any printable file. Adds password protection and encryption to PDF documents. Can insert pages into a PDF document or remove pages from a PDF document. Runs on all Windows OS. 60 days money back guarantee.
Download now
Smart PDF Editor Pro 5.5
The PDF editor will enable you to easily edit, encrypt, split, merge, and create PDF documents. You can also use it to create bookmarks and watermarks, extract and insert pages, or create a table of contents in a PDF document. You can easily tweak the document layout, change the colors and fonts, insert tables and images, as well as protect your document with password. The PDF editor works on all Windows systems.
Download now
Smart PDF Editor 5.5
The PDF editor will allow you to easily and quickly edit your PDF documents. Just open the document, make the necessary changes and save it. You can effortlessly modify the document layout, colors and fonts. This software will also let you move, insert or delete images or tables. You can create encrypted PDF documents and protect them with a password, or set different permissions for different users. The PDF editor Works on all Windows systems.
Download now
MP3 & Audio
Home & Desktop
Multimedia & Design
Software Developer
Web Developer
Another tags
easy cd creator
easy software
edit scr
edit screensaver
Page 1 of 10
Legal disclaimer
Privacy policy
© 2004-2013 IT Shareware


text: After much agonizing, I came to the conclusion that I'd rather deny the 49ers their 6th SB, than see Baltimore lose. To my surprise many Steeler fans I know feel the same way. Of course, if the 40 Whiners do win - there is always that silver lining. Go Ravens!


text:
for home sellers
If you are preparing to sell your home, it may be wise to order a pre-sale home inspection. Home sale transactions can - and often do - fall through as the result of problems discovered during a buyer's inspection. To avoid any setbacks, call upon the professional leader in residential home inspections - The HomeTeam Inspection Service - to conduct a thorough inspection of your home, inside and out. A HomeTeam inspection will enable you to make any necessary repairs ahead of time, or adjust the price of your home accordingly. In turn, you will be able to close on your home quicker… without unwanted surprises.
Not all HomeTeam locations or inspections will have multiple inspectors on each inspection due to scheduling, size of property or services selected by client. All inspections will be conducted to all applicable state and local standards.


text:
To the editor:
Re: "Pigskin and lace," June 8. I get it. Women love to play football. I would, too, if I had the size, time and money and all that jazz, but really-lace, panties and bras? Instead of a uniform like the men wear, you want to have equal rights to play? Wear a full uniform like the guys.
And you think men are there to watch
you ladies play? Hell no. It's a sexed-up problem waiting to happen and a disgrace to the game of football. If you feel the need to run about half naked, get dancing or strip jobs. Or better yet, get a life. Sign this a fan sad to see football made into a sex game that kids are going to go to.
Michelle L. Mackie, Vancouver


text:
Bernd Beetz, former chief executive officer of Coty Inc., accepted the Fragrance Foundation's Circle of Champions award last week with grace and more than a little good humor.
He smiled...
October 18, 2012
Bernd Beetz Accepts Fragrance Foundation Award
Former Coty ceo smiled through all the jokes about his German accent and ended the evening by saluting the staff he built over the decade.
Ads by Google


text:
RANGER, W.Va. — McGinnis Christian Jr., 60 of Ranger, departed this life Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at his residence.
Born January 10, 1952, in Matewan, he was a son of the late McGinnis and Luraine Wiley Christian. Also preceding him in death were two granddaughters, Tiffany Christian and Alley Carver; one nephew, Roger Ferrell; mother-in-law, Sadie Vance, and his sister-in-law, Chris Christian.
McGinnis was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, working outside and spending time with his grandkids and family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lillie Mae Vance Christian; two daughters, Julie (Eric) Runyon of Chapmanville and Dru (A.J.) Cooper of Ranger; two sons, Bob (Donna) Christian of Ranger and Jamie (Becky) Christian of Little Harts; four sisters, Susie (Bill) Ferrell, Lou Ann (Cleve) Combs and Violet (Charlie) Combs, all of Harts, and Ruby (Thomas) Dingess of Big Creek; five brothers, Darrell Christian and Larry (Kathy) Christian, both of Ranger, Joe (Patsy) Christian of Madison, Tom (Shelia) Christian of Limestone, and Keister (Dale) Christian of Big Ugly; 16 grandchildren, LaCrisha, Cora, Caleb, Tylere, Tara, Ashley, Kristie, Zack, Lloyd, Sadie, Deborah, Josh, Kobe, Kayla, Jonathan and Samantha, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 14, at Freeman Funeral Home with Calvin Porter officiating. Burial will follow at the Browning Cemetery at Gartins Knob at Harts.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Dickie, J.C., C.J., Phillip and Corey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Freeman Funeral Home.
Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of the arrangements.


text:
Portobello King Faux Leather Headboard, Brown
Catalogue Number: 211-7040
- H51xW151xD5cm
- Self-assembly
- Brown leather-effect
Product Details
This Portobello headboard is a modern brown, leather-effect king sized headboard that adds style to the head of your bed, and complements your bedroom. The Portobello is a rectangular headboard with 2 small vertical panels on either side of the main section. This upholstered frame comes with a 12 month manufacturers warranty. This headboard does not include a mattress, and requires minimal self-assembly.
back to topProduct specifications
Key Information | |
Type | Headboard |
Mattress Type | Mattress not included |
Colour | Brown |
Size | King (5ft) |
Material | |
Material | Faux suede |
Finish | Faux leather |
Features | |
Frame Type | Upholstered |
Assembly | Minimal assembly required |
Range | Portobello |
Storage | |
Storage | No storage |
Dimensions | |
Product Height | 51.0 CM |
Product Width | 151.0 CM |
Product Depth | 4.5 CM |
Product Weight | 9.1 KG |
Assembled Height | 51.0 |
Assembled Width | 151.0 |
Assembled Depth | 4.5 |
Assembled Weight | 9.1 KG |
Customer reviews
back to top-
Sorry, there are currently no sellers for this product.
Others bought these alternatives
Customers who bought this also bought
Who are the Sellers at Tesco?
Sellers at Tesco are high-street and online retailers who'll be selling their products on Tesco. For now we are only featuring a small selection of Sellers. But this is just the start, we'll be adding more each month. For the latest list of Sellers visit our Seller directory.
What it means for you
- 1000s more products to choose from
- Everything in one place
- Easier to compare products and prices
- Clubcard points on all seller orders
Why Sellers at Tesco?
Because we want to make it easy for you to find the widest range of products at low prices, all in one place.
How does delivery work for Sellers?
Delivery charges are calculated at checkout. If Click & collect is available from a seller you'll be given this option at checkout. The delivery of seller items is managed by the Seller. If you have a question about the delivery of a seller product please contact the seller


text:
When Microsoft lifted the lid on its Surface tablets a few weeks ago it didn't really touch on how people could go about actually buying one. While there still isn't an answer on the specifics of the Surface launch, it now appears that this isn't going to be found in retail.
This comes from comments made by Steve Ballmer during an interview with CRN. "They can order it from Microsoft.com" was Ballmer's reply when asked how Microsoft's partners can get their hands on Surface tablets to sell. He then goes on to clarify that Microsoft won't be setting up specific distribution for the tablet.
So it looks like the only way for people to get their hands on Surface will be to purchase it directly from Microsoft, which is a big step away from how Microsoft usually sells hardware like the Xbox and peripherals.
Curiously this news comes as the other big tablet announcement of recent weeks, Google's Nexus 7, starts appearing for pre-order from Australian retail. The tablet, which has been available for preorder from Google Play since it was announced, has popped up on the local EBGames site, available for $1 less than Google is selling it.
It is the higher end 16GB version of the tablet, priced at $298, and comes with the $25 Google Play credit and free copy of Transformers: Dark of the Moon that is on offer from Google Play. While the marginal saving means we'll still be getting ours from Google Play, the convenience of in-store pickup will be enough to make some people happy.
Source: Copyright © PC & Tech Authority. All rights reserved.
More in Tablets (1 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (2 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (3 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (4 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (5 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (6 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (7 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (8 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (9 of 10 articles)
More in Tablets (10 of 10 articles)
Surface RT tablets to get Snapdragon upgrade
Review: HP Envy x2
4G shootout: Vodafone vs Optus vs Telstra
Group Test
Microsoft UMPC devices
In Pictures: LG's new Ultrabook and Tab-Book range
A-list Product
Apple iPad 2
Get advice on the best gear, take part in discussions with comments on blogs, news and reviews; post your own reviews and tailor make your information specifically to your interests.
Processing registration... Please wait.
This process can take up to a minute to complete.
A confirmation email has been sent to your email address - SUPPLIED EMAIL HERE. Please click on the link in the email to verify your email address. You need to verify your email before you can start posting.
If you do not receive your confirmation email within the next few minutes, it may be because the email has been captured by a junk mail filter. Please ensure you add the domain @pcauthority.com.au to your white-listed senders.
Click here to close this message


text:
Baked Pancakes
I often stumble upon a recipe online that looks cool enough to bookmark, but I rarely ever get around to making half of the things I've saved. Last week I found a recipe for baked pancake squares and it looked like a fun novelty breakfast to make for the kids so I decided to give it a whirl. Let me tell ya, I'm not sure I'll ever make pancakes on the stovetop or griddle again! This recipe is simple, frees you from the stove so you can get the rest of breakfast together, and serves up piping hot all at once so everyone eats their pancakes at the same temperature and at the same time... which can be the most frustrating part about serving up pancakes to your family.


text:
To suggest CoEnv Careers Blog postings, please add your listing here.
Alternatively, you can forward position descriptions to email@example.com.
Please give feedback about the blog.
If you are an Alumni, give an update about where you are and what you're doing.
About the Blog
Other Environmental Career Resources
Deadline: Friday June 21st, 2013
Education GIS Land Use Online Remote Sensing Teaching Temporary Workshop


text:
Controversial Gas Tax Shift Could Rebuild Pennsylvania Roads
BUILDING BRIDGES: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett is proposing a multi-year transportation funding plan that would raise the oil company franchise tax and lower the flat gasoline tax.
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania could finally see some serious improvements in roads and bridges, but only if lawmakers are willing to follow the governor's plan to raise funds through a plan that might also boost gas prices.
On the same day Gov. Tom Corbett introduced his 2013-2014 budget proposal, he announced a plan to generate more than $5 billion in transportation funding over five years, mostly from a change in the way gas taxes are levied.
Under Corbett's plan, funds would come from lowering the flat tax paid by consumers while increasing the tax gas stations pay on fuel.
Corbett and other administration officials maintain this wouldn't necessarily produce raise gas prices, as pump prices are determined by a variety of factors, including the price of crude and location.
Next year, Corbett predicts, the state spend about half a billion dollars on roads, bridges, public transportation, locally owned roads and other system-wide improvements. By the fifth year of the plan, the state's transportation system would see about $1.8 billion worth of improvements.
The Corbett plan may go nowhere in a state with dozens of lawmakers who have taken the no-new-taxes pledge.
House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, said lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to discuss solving the state's transportation funding issues.
Turzai said he did not think "the governor's proposal is necessarily the definitive proposal" or that it will get passed by the June 30 budget deadline.
But he promised to give the proposal a "very, very serious look," he said.
"I think there's going to be a significant discussion about what the size and shape of funding, any additional funding, for transportation would be," Turzai said.
House Appropriations Chairman Bill Adolph, R-Delaware, said that if lawmakers can pass a transportation bill, it would have to have bipartisan support.
During his budget address, Corbett said transportation is the "bloodstream" of the state's economy. About a half-trillion dollars worth of goods and services move across the sprawling Keystone State annually, along with 1.5 million school children riding on buses, he said.
"If it fails, our economy fails," he said.
Corbett maintained that he does not think this proposal is a tax increase.
The oil company franchise tax applies to gasoline sold at the wholesale level. The cap is applied to the first $1.25 of a gallon. Corbett's proposal would phase that down and remove it completely within five years.
Corbett, who heralded the state's energy industry in the same speech, said it was "time for oil and gas companies to pay their fair share." Many lawmakers, gathered in the House chambers for the address, applauded.
"This is not a new tax, nor am I proposing to increase the rate of the existing tax," Corbett said during his address. "I am simply saying the time has come to apply it to the full value of what the company is selling."
At the same time, the flat tax on gas paid by consumers would be lowered by two cents over the next two years to 10 cents. Each cent brings in about $50 to $60 million a year.
Secretary of Transportation Barry Schoch made the case for the plan in an afternoon press conference.
"If we don't do anything, we're going to reduce our spending on roads and bridges," he said. "We know we have an old system and it will simply exacerbate the problem.
Not only is this unsafe, Schoch said, but it's bad for the state's economy.
Still, total funding in Corbett's plan falls short of what past projections have recommended, leaving some pushing for more. Corbett's Transportation Funding Advisory Committee recommended about $2.5 billion worth of annual investments.
Under Corbett's announced plan, there would still be more than 3,500 structurally deficient bridges in the state, and about 7,000 miles of "rough" roads by 2020. Right now, there are about 4,500 structurally deficient bridges and about 10,000 miles of "rough" roads.
Schoch said the plan was made keeping in mind what can be delivered to lawmakers as a bipartisan solution – and finding a "sweet spot." Schoch said additional fees and services to expand the plan to include more isn't off the table, even though the governor isn't in favor of it.
"We want to be sure we get legislative action on this," Schoch said.
This new proposal isn't enough for some lawmakers who've been pushing for more. State Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery described the transportation plan as a "timid, tiny move" and encouraged Corbett to raise more revenues in taxes and fees.
"I don't care whether he calls it an ostrich. The point is that it needs to happen," Leach said.
However ambitious Corbett's plan seems to some lawmakers, it still leaves work on the table.
State Sen. John Wozniak, D-Cambria, said the final plan was a long way from the recommendations of the transportation commission. And, he said he was not confident about the passage of a tax increase plan through a Republican-controlled General Assembly.
"There is a direct correlation between what you pay at the pump and the quality of the roads," Wozniak said.
Contact Melissa Daniels at firstname.lastname@example.com
Bill Sams
12:49 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
It's about Time we had a Governor that would do something about Pa. and The Terrible Roadways
concerned citizen
2:05 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Instead of doing it that way I prefer to be paying for roads through my real estate taxes! Instead of forcing us to pay for achools and edjucation via our school tax which is insane every year especially if you never have kids. Make all schools being paid for by parants who have children just like parochial schools! Education is good but it still doesnt get highways fixed or high paying jobs. If you got no roads then u can go to school. So eliminate public schools make them private either by sponsors and through all parents each year. You can also use the lottery money for gambling and charge a little bit more for that. Gas is a rip off now anyway so stop making it worse for everyone!
You Ain't Got Good Grammar
2:29 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Hey genius, before you go off and show your 75 IQ to the free world, go out and invest in a dictionary....And your alma matter is called Bucks County Community College, not UCLA (University Closest to Langhorne) as you call it
Bill Sams
4:37 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I suppose either way These roads needs something done and No one has come up with an answer before. I myself would like to have school taxes stopped. The schools have a large surplus and none can tell us where it goes. If the President would stop making friends with the Foreign Oil companies we stand a better chance having the price of gas go down. In one week I saw the price of gas go up 22 cents. Why ?
Robert Applegarth
7:28 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I have never seen four comments so confusing. Did I miss something? The school taxes do not pay for roads, that is what the gas tax is to support To "You Ain't", who are you talking to? Wouldn't making friends make the price of gas go DOWN, not UP?
Isn't that what friends do for each other, help out each other? No wonder I am confused!
Liberty 1
7:48 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
What is so confusing about the higher price of gas to help out his buddies?
10:29 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
I pay enough taxes! I think the governor should make anyone who is sitting around collecting welfare and Obama Care work on the roads to pay back all that they TAKE , TAKE , TAKE!!!!!


text:
breaking news
Former Illini Demetri McCamey is still trying to chase down his dream of playing in the NBA. He's currently playing with the New York Knicks Developmental League team.
Readers Feel...
More From WCIA News
New research could help treat cancer patients
Monday, May 20, 2013 @10:30 PMU of I -- New research done on campus could help treat cancer patients.
Read More» -
City approves plan to update sewer system
Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 9:40 PMDECATUR-- City council members voted in favor of a $198,000 project to update a city sewer system.
Read More» -
Angels Among Us - Car Crash
Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 9:17 PMCHAMPAIGN COUNTY-- It was a miracle two teens survived a crash. They say they couldn't have done it without their Angel.
Read More» -
14-year old injured in hit and run accident
Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 8:57 PMURBANA -- A student has a question for the driver who hit him with a car then drove away.
Read More» -
Preparing for real plane crash
Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 7:52 PMSAVOY -- You may have seen a lot of flashing lights heading down toward the Willard Airport on Monday. Don't worry...it was just a drill.
Read More»
Page 1 of 4607


text:
political commentator * author * publisher * bookseller * radio presenter * blogger * Conservative candidate * former lobbyist * Jack Russell owner * West Ham United fanatic * Email iain AT iaindale DOT com
Sunday, April 05, 2009
A Weekend with Plaid Cymru
In Scotland, Alex Salmond has successfully created a broader church within the SNP. It is still a left of centre party, but it has dropped a lot of the anti Tory rhetoric and made itself more appealing to more nationalist minded right of centre voters. Plaid has made no move in this direction at all. Maybe it never can, but if ever aspires to lead a Welsh government it will certainly need, not only to widen its electoral appeal towards the centre and to the right, but also to break out of its northern and western heartlands. In south and eastern Wales Plaid has negligible support, barring one or two exceptions. What it actually needs to do is become a truly national party.
The conference itself was quite a fun experience. I spoke at a very lively fringe on blogging and was delighted to find out that such a huge proportion of the conference delegates seem to be avid readers of this blog. So to all those I met, thanks for making me so welcome and confirming Cardiff's status as one of my favourite cities in the UK.
39 comments:
- Manfarang said...
North sea oil did a lot to change the fortunes of the SNP,before that they were something of a joke.
The Welsh were just left with disused coalmines. - April 05, 2009 2:20 pm
- Welsh Ramblings said...
Dreadfully badly informed post
You clearly know little or nothing about the electoral politics of Wales.
Plaid Cymru runs Caerphilly council - it's bar far the largest party on that local authority. Caerphilly is in the south east of the country. That's just one of many examples of its support in the south. I would list more, but your ignorance is so plain, it's almost not worth going into the details. Perhaps you should study Welsh political history and come back after you've studied a bit harder. - April 05, 2009 2:26 pm
- Morus said...
Welsh Ramblings -
You're entitled to your own opinion, but not to your own facts.
Plaid Cymru doesn't run Caerphilly Council - of the 22 councils in Wales, Labour have a majority on two (Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taff) and the Tories control two (Monmouthshire and the Vale of Glamorgan). 18 are under No Overall Control.
Caerphilly has 31 Plaid Cymru councillors, whereas there are 32 Labour councillors and 9 Independents. Not only does it not have a majority, it is not even the largest party.
Plaid doesn't 'run' Caerphilly council - it doesn't run any councils at all.
I don't agree with everything Iain wrote in his post, but if your going to claim he's ill-informed... - April 05, 2009 3:20 pm
- Morus said...
A link for those who want to check my maths
http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/application.aspx?s=lKaXE5OFZEqJ2rzSPcsC+LLo1FhTCct3CxbAOyr/3BglfURe/X9KZuHmmjB3tAAgcC3PoXjAcl8= - April 05, 2009 3:21 pm
- Dewi Harries said...
Two days for that eh....I reckon your cinema commentaries showed a deeper comprehension and a far more enlightening analysis.
1) Plaid are partners in control of Cardiff City Council (in addition to leading Caerffili as mentioned above). PLaid also have councillors in Monmouth, Torfaen and Newport - hardly Welsh speaking heartlands them...
2) Why emphasis the contrasts with Labour? Maybe because that Plaid's grpwth is coming from ex-LAbour supporters? - April 05, 2009 3:21 pm
- Dewi Harries said...
We crossed Morus - it's actually 32 each in Caerffili - I'll check who they've missed in the lists. Plaid leads the administration with some independent support.
- April 05, 2009 3:27 pm
- Dave said...
Is that it?
You had more to say on the BBC 2 Wales interview with Daran Hill sat next to you than this post.
Disappointing considering you were there two days. - April 05, 2009 3:30 pm
- Morus said...
Dewi Harries - thanks for the correction.
I think there is a case for saying that Plaid have great potential over the next couple of years to emulate the SNPs success - I fully expect them to make gains in the South East at a coucil level and at the Assembly elections in 2011.
I accept your point that Plaid are in coalition control of some councils, but a better case could be made for Independents, who according to the LGA are the largest grouping of councillors in Wales.
I agree that there is plenty more to say than Iain has included in his post, but to attack him for being ill-informed because he chose not to write a thesis on Welsh nationalism seemed unfair to me.
If I had to suggest the barrier to PC becoming the largest party in Wales, it would be the language issue. There are plenty of non-Welsh speakers who retain a wariness of supporting an agenda that seems so preoccupied with promoting a language that they don't speak.
Tax and spend issues, Plaid is capable of taking huge chunks of Labour support in Wales - the key will be making non-Welsh speaking voters feel like they belong in Plaid. That will be the challenge - is this the party for 'people like me'?
If Iain does return to covering Wales, I'd suggest a look at the Welsh political blogosphere, which always strikes me as particularly vibrant and interesting, contrasted with the limited coverage it gets across the blogosphere in general. It deserves to be showcased. - April 05, 2009 4:10 pm
- Dewi Harries said...
Fair enough Morus - just I expected (indeed was looking forward to)a little more penetrative analysis - he's been twittering about it all blasted weekend...
- April 05, 2009 4:18 pm
- DespairingLiberal said...
8 out of their 14 members of the Welsh Assembly represent South Wales seats. I would say that makes them fairly national.
Watching Rhodri Morgan on his question time on Parliament Channel this afternoon, I couldn't help but be impressed - the man has so much more class than the sorry excuses for politicians that generally make up New Labour in Westminster. - April 05, 2009 4:31 pm
- Ian said...
For what it's worth, I found Iain's analysis quite interesting, as a Plaid member. I was particularly interested in his impression about our negative thoughts towards Labour, as someone looking from outside the Welsh political bubble.
On the issue of our political ideology, I think that there is a danger of comparing the SNP with Plaid. Scottish politics are not the same as Welsh, either in terms of their relationship with England, the general left/right balance or on the issue of independence.
The language is becoming less and less of an issue as the other parties recognise its growing popularity and become less tokenistic towards it. Iain's argument about Plaid being too far left to control Wales is an interesting one, but Plaid's political agenda is driven by its membership. It is not an anti-business Stalinist left that Labour were once blessed with. We are fundamentally de-centralist, anti-imperialist and internationalist, which is what makes Plaid such an exciting party to be part of. - April 05, 2009 4:36 pm
- Span Ows said...
Seems they should be set for big gaimns then? You would hav ethought so after the New Labour problems or late (meaning 11 years).
Re Rhodri Morgan I agree with despairng Liberal that he appears to impress, he has had his problems but if he and PC (unfortunate initials) pull their socks up they could shock NL (are they still new?) - April 05, 2009 5:07 pm
- menaiblog said...
I don't like Iain's politics, although I very much like his blog - but I'm slightly disappointed by this particular post - it's uncharacteristically superficial.
Plaid has potential for significant growth in some parts of the country, but not in others.
In the areas that have potential sounding like a Tory friendly party is as good an idea as sticking one's head in a bucket of bleach.
Wales ain't England - & neither is it Scotland. - April 05, 2009 5:12 pm
- Goodness Gracious God said...
Neil Mcevoy is the one to watch. Take a look at his youtube videos to see how it should be done. He, his sister, and his pal turfed out 3 Labour councillors last year. Pwn. He's a genuine person who gives a damn about people, which is really attractive to voters. He goes off on tangents sometimes and it's a tiny bit embarrassing yet you've gotta love a politician who cares about people and will do everything he can for them. He'll be the one to watch for the Cardiff West seat next year. Sorry Tories. Llandaff is not enough.
We've had 10 years of a lot of money being spent on us and our schools in Cardiff. Take a look at the children coming out of Welsh language schools and you'll find a young generation which is more intelligent and more "born to lead" than past generations of Welsh people. Cardiff has positioned itself well for the future. The next generation will give any Westminster party a tough time if they mess with the Welsh or the Welsh language in any way.
Rhodri Morgan arranged a coalition with Plaid and he's retiring soon. Can't you see that Plaid Cymru are setup to replace him? Tories must be blind if they can't see that. Morgan absolutely must know Labour is dead in his heart (nothing he can do about it).
Plaid Cymru right now isn't perfect. They are not geniuses. What they can do is hold steady and take over Labour votes. When their young ones grow up, say in about 10 years, Plaid Cymru will be much stronger. It's a growing party that has yet to reach its peak, unlike Labour which is at the end of its life.
Cameron has been too reserved by not embracing Wales. He cares about our votes, but he doesn't care about us at all. That's a shame. He should come explore Wales during his summer holiday and he should come watch some Rugby in the Millennium Stadium and have a pint of Brains. There's a lot of hatred of Margaret Thatcher here, but we need to put the past behind us. You did a nice conference last week but it's not enough. You've gotta genuinely love Wales. We're a lovely place, so hurry up and truly love us and the people here and show it openly and as long as you're genuine we'd be happy to stop Plaid Cymru from splitting us up and dropping us in a United States of Europe mess. You've got to admit that in the Thatcher and Major years we were unloved. We wouldn't have been so angry if it weren't true. Love bomb us. We want genuine Tory love! We really love it! Talk about us more! We should be a united Great Britain where each nation loves the other. - April 05, 2009 5:32 pm
- Ian said...
Span Ows,
The Welsh political scene is more unpredictable than in England, as it is affected by both Wales and UK factors-whichever election it is.
Plaid are very well organised at present and are to some extent out-performing the other parties. Yet a major voting swing seen through the eyes of the London media will affect Welsh specific politics, potentially cancelling out any potential gains for Plaid. At least the BNP are going to lose here in June! - April 05, 2009 5:37 pm
- TrulyLoveWalesWinVotes said...
Wales and England must work together to make the marriage a happy one. Bring back the Thatcher years and we'll file for divorce! We need love, understanding, and co-operation. A happy marriage would be the best thing for our children, so let's do it.
- April 05, 2009 5:41 pm
- Simon Gardner said...
We all know what the major philosophy of the SNP is. Can someone please explain what the major philosophy of Plaid Cymru - the party of Wales - is?
- April 05, 2009 5:52 pm
- cymrumark said...
Well I thought Ian's short blog hit the nail on the head.
This weekends conference is perhaps less of a show case for our more positive points than our annual conference in September. That should set out what our agenda will be for a general election.
The broader point that we should be trying to widen our political base and be a much more up front nationalist party is perfectly reasonable. Certainly where I live the people moving towards Plaid tend to be people who have moved here in the last ten years from England, are mostly running small businesses, and are quite comfortable with a nationalist(but not a racist) message and former Labour voters who are moving for a mixture of reasons but know who we are and what we are about.
To be successful electorally we need to put together a coherent message that appeals to both groups and not to put all our eggs in one basket.
The SNp have successfully picked off a part of the Tory coalition, the intelligent end of the busienss community. We could do the same without changing any of our existing policies, just giving extra emphasis to some. - April 05, 2009 5:55 pm
- Salmondnet said...
TrulyLoveWalesWinVotes: Divorce away. It can't come soon enough. Just let's go for a clean break settlement and a closed border.
- April 05, 2009 5:55 pm
- Simon Gardner said...
I rather thought these days Plaid wasn't for that.
- April 05, 2009 6:31 pm
- Pavlov said...
I too was hoping for more from Iain, especially on the issue of Plaid's being effectively the second party (and often not by very far) in a great deal of South Wales - certainly at Assembly elections.
To Morus - the language issue may be an issue, but to be honest I don;t mind them promoting a language I don;t speak. Welsh is one of our national languages, and they don't exactly force it on people. I've worked in senior positions in public and private sector for 20 years and never been disadvantaged for not speaking Welsh.
Language is a red herring. If we want to be a bilingual country, like many countries in Europe, we do so. Stopping the centuries-long suppression and marginalisation of Welsh and Welsh speaking culture is an important part of my political and cultural agenda - as an English speaking Welshman, I know that it's part of our history for those of us who don't speak it, as well as the present for those who do.
There are many other reasons to vote Plaid where I live (Cardiff - where in our ward we have 3 Plaid councillors, by the way...), but since you raise Welsh that's my answer.
There's another simple reason for voting Plaid: it's called having a memory. It involved using that memory to remember the tories when they were in power, and to remember the stranglehold the tribal, anti-welsh and completely corrupt and nasty Labour party had over our country until Plaid - and only Plaid - changed the political culture. They did amid the grossest smears and lies, and came out of it winners, and never descended to nastiness of their opponents. Good for them.
Of course, I'm biased. - April 05, 2009 6:50 pm
- Iain Dale said...
Apologies for the brevity of this post. I bashed it out on the Blackberry in a layby. May write more later.
- April 05, 2009 7:48 pm
- Ian said...
I'm sorry, but Plaid is not about putting up barriers but building bridges. Mind you as a Civil Engineer I would say that.
The Spring Conference is not a constitutional party meeting so unlike the three National Councils and one National Conference we hold, it does not set policy. We used this year's to involve members more in policy discussion groups as an experiment and it seemed to work. - April 05, 2009 8:25 pm
- Salmondnet said...
Ian. Bridges commonly require two ends. Post independence Wales will not be able unilaterally to choose its relationship with England. Take your independence as soon as possible and keep your bridges. We don't need them.
- April 05, 2009 8:42 pm
- Pavlov said...
"Take your independence as soon as possible and keep your bridges. We don't need them."
"Just let's go for a clean break settlement and a closed border."
Wow - there you have it. I thought we were supposed to be the nationalists!
I find the passive-aggressive streak in the anti-Welsh strand of the Anglo-Nationalist outfit rather parodic: on the one hand they tell us we aren't clever enough to go it alone and how much we need them, on the other hand they tell us to piss off all the time.
Fortunately most Englishh people aren;t as chippy as Salmond-net, and we're looking forward to being good neighbours. Salmond.net can build Offa's dyke out of play-doh and leave the rest of us to it. - April 05, 2009 9:02 pm
- Morus said...
Pavlov - a really interesting comment, as have been many others on this post.
I think Plaid have played it sensibly to this point, especially downplaying full independence, which would not have widespread support I don't think.
I studied Welsh until GCSE (before compulsory) and think it a wonderful language worth cherishing and promoting (in the real sense). However, I would be extremely disappointed if a new Welsh Language Act was passed along the lines that have been mooted.
I'm now something of a West Briton now I live in London, and I think there is room for a left-wing nationalist party to be extraordinrily successful over the coming years, but I do wonder if the efforts of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Cymraeg are given too much legislative prominance, whether that might alienate a lot of non-Welsh speaking Welsh voters - even if the measures are quite tame, there is a tendency that it could be seen as creating divisions in generations where the opportunity to learn Welsh wasn't available.
That said, it is a wonderful part of our heritage and I think the support its been given the last 20 years is really starting to pay off. - April 05, 2009 9:34 pm
- Dewi Harries said...
On the language issue I thinks it's time to move on. Let's just become a normal bilingual country -if capitalism can cope with bilingual packaging in Quebec I'm sure Wales would not be a big wow.
Take the issue out of politics once and for all. - April 05, 2009 9:51 pm
- Salmondnet said...
Ahh Pavlov. You feel you can predict the future actions of the "Englishh" people. Predict the behaviour of your own people by all means. When you decide you know how others will react you simply reveal how presumptuous you are. Try and get your head round the idea that it takes two to determine a relationship.
I don't think you're not clever enough to go it alone. I just fear that you may be too clever to try,
Whether or not you want to be good neighbours is of no importance. England, free of Scotland and Wales, can be governed on the basis of English interests alone, neighbourly or not. That will be a great improvement. - April 05, 2009 10:00 pm
- Simon Gardner said...
"England, free of Scotland and Wales, can be governed on the basis of English interests alone, neighbourly or not. That will be a great improvement."
And while you're at it Cornwall would like independence from England.
Oh an Kent 'can be governed on the basis of Kentish interests alone, neighbourly or not. That will be a great improvement.'
Just where do you want the Balkanisation to stop? - April 05, 2009 11:04 pm
- Chris Paul said...
The SNP are not a left wing party Iain. They are Nationalist and uber-Tory in Perth (having taken up the strain from Tories) nd Nationalist and red-Socialist in Glasgow (having won from Labour).
They are like Lib Dems in that regard. NOT Lefties. Opportunist chameleonae.
But unlike the Lib Dems they do at least have one distinctive policy = independence. As do Plaid on the QT.
But Plaid are not exclusively leftists either.
Agree with the comment about Rhodri Morgan. Wonder if the electorate could stand some more fundamental democratic socialism all round? Not exactly a lurch to the left. But a stop to the lurching to the right would be something. - April 06, 2009 1:03 am
- Simon Gardner said...
Again, AFAIK, Plaid abandoned the independence thing some years ago.
- April 06, 2009 8:57 am
- Simon Gardner said...
Dewi Harries said... "On the language issue I thinks it's time to move on. Let's just become a normal bilingual country -if capitalism can cope with bilingual packaging in Quebec..."
On language, Belgium is busy splitting - very much on language lines (so that didn't work very well) and do you seriously believe any putative Québécois government would allow English to continue being used officially? - April 06, 2009 9:03 am
- Hen Ferchetan said...
Then you know wrong Simon - go check walescan.com
- April 06, 2009 10:42 am
- Simon Gardner said...
OK. So I had a look and apart from the straight rip off from Obama, what has this got to do with current Plaid policy exactly?
- April 06, 2009 2:18 pm
- Pavlov said...
Morus - I agree with you re the language, and you speak it better than I do (my generation is the generation whoseparents were told not to pass it on as it was inferior, and which was not allowed welsh-medium education).
I don;t see what's fightening about a welsh-language law. It's still only limited equality, and doesn;t cover many typres of business.
My view is that businesses which operate in parts of wales with, say , a certain percentage of population welsh-speaking should employ that percentage in their business. That way in north wales there'll be a majority (and the advantage of employing locals - very important), and in south east wales, say, 10%. It's fair isn;t it?
Simon - I worked for 2 years in Belgium, and 5m months in Quebec. Both are excellent places, with better food, better social services and more cultural diversity than the UK. If Wales can get a smidgeon of their self-confidence and clout I'd be happy. If you want cuationary tales of what can go wrong, look elsewhere. The South Wales I grew up in in the 70s and 80s was pretty cautionary tale, I can tell you, in terms of cultural and economic decline, corruption, cultural underconfidence and ill-health.
The Balkans analogy is stupid: the Balkan nations were forcibly yoked together by communist dictatorship. They forcibly broke up. Everyone remembers the violence fo the break-up, but conventiently forgets the violence that yoked them together and the violence that kept them thus for 40 years. Pointless analogy: inaccurate and ill-informed, and showing no sense of proportion of historical literacy.
Salmond.net. My mother was English, my wife is English, and I don't need lessons on what English people want or think from you. But thanks for the offer! - April 06, 2009 2:54 pm
- Ian said...
Why so bitter? I am a strong supporter of a progressive outward looking English nationalism. Such a development would be the end of the BNP, which would be good news all round. You English are an understated lot you know! Blowing your own trumpet a little more would not hurt, although the current emphasis of slagging off the Scots in doing so, is not very productive.
The new Welsh language act will actually enable many to make more use of Welsh, without having many cost implications. Only the multi-nationals are likely to be expected to do more; the very same companies who operate through dozens of languages across the globe. The development of Welsh is actually very exciting and has given hope to many minority languages everywhere, as well as having the support of all the UK parties.
Simon Gardner,
I'm sorry that you have fallen into the trap of suggesting 'Balkanisation'. The long struggle for Welsh self-determination has been predominately based on peaceful campaigns and democratic debate. Plaid as a party considers anyone living within Wales and respecting its culture as Welsh, wherever their place of birth, ethnic origin or religion. Many of our elected representatives were not born here (including Derby born Dafydd Wigley).
As far as independence goes, it is our official long term political aim. 'Walescan.com' is a new site encouraging people to debate the issue, after our opponents accused us of ducking it. You are bery welcome to contribute. - April 06, 2009 10:24 pm
- plaidwrecsam said...
Is this the Iain Dale who seemed to spend every spare moment at conference in the foyer on his sodding computer? He barely looked up - doubtless checking up on the Hammers. From his comments on his other website he didn't want to be there and this posting confirms that.
Still, at least it helped pad out AneurinGlyndwr for another day. - April 07, 2009 1:28 am
- Hen Ferchetan said...
OK. So I had a look and apart from the straight rip off from Obama, what has this got to do with current Plaid policy exactly?
Um...it IS current Plaid policy. I'm sure you're trying to make some sort of point here but I can't see it. Plaid's official policy is independence. - April 07, 2009 9:57 am
- Iain Dale said...
Plaid Wrecsam, in case you hadn't noticed, I was manning an exhibition stand for Total Politics. And yes I did have my laptop, but I also spoke to at least a third of the people attending the conference including all the MPs and many AMs - which was rather the object of the trip. Shame you didn't say hello...
- April 07, 2009 9:59 am


text:
Friday, October 22, 2010
Texas Two-Step
Eager to see if the numbers backed up what my eyes were telling me, I set out to see if any of the major statistical outlets -- Fangraphs, Baseball-Reference and Baseball Prospectus -- kept data on how a team offense fared with two strikes in the count. The only data I found was Foul Ball Strike Percentage on B-Ref, which tells us that during the season the Yankees fouled off 28% of their strikes, while Texas matched the league average at 27%. No web site that I know of seems to carry postseason data on how teams have performed with two strikes, so I decided to go ahead and do the research myself*.
Below is a table of data from the first five games of the 2010 ALCS, detailing how the Texas Rangers have performed in plate appearances in which a Yankee pitcher got two strikes on a hitter. I've also thrown BABIP in for good measure, since I know someone on one of the blogs I read (or perhaps it was Twitter) mentioned how it seemed like Texas' BABIP was absurdly high and way overdue for a correction.
This table goes a long way in explaining why the Yankees have had so much trouble with the Texas offense this series. The short of it is, the Rangers are fouling off significantly more pitches than they were in the regular season (33% to 27%), and nearly half of those fouls have come while there were already two strikes in the count. As a result, the Yankee pitching staff has had to work that much harder to retire Ranger hitters.
Michael Young and Mitch Moreland have been arguably the two most difficult Rangers to retire, each with a team-leading 13 two-strike fouls in this series. That means the two of them account for 38% of the entire team's two-strike fouls. Vladimir Guerrero has accumulated 12 two-strike fouls (17%), David Murphy and Elvis Andrus each have 7 two-strike fouls, Josh Hamilton has 4, and Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler three apiece. Basically the only batter in the Rangers' lineup who doesn't bother working the count at all is, unsurprisingly, Jeff Francoeur, who has only been in three two-strike counts in his 10 plate appearances this series, well below the team average of 55%.
But the biggest eye-opener here is Texas' overall batting line with two strikes. The American League overall hit .181/.251/.275 with two strikes in the count in 2010. Texas is hitting a ridiculous .251/.298/.392 with two strikes! While they did hit .201/.263/.293 in those situations during the season, they've clearly been dramatically overperforming all series.
As you can see, Texas has been above league average in these situations in all five games except for Game 5. Game 2 in particular sticks out like a sore thumb, with Texas having absolutely no fear of two strikes in the count and raking to the tune of .300/.364/.550. Mike will have more on this later as he previews the biggest outing of Phil Hughes' life, but it's safe to say that Phil Franchise is going to need to be infinitely better in all facets of his game tonight, especially when it comes to putting batters away with two strikes. I ran the numbers, and found that Hughes' overall line against in Game 2 was a horrific .476/.542/.952, while his line against with two strikes was a nearly identical .456/.500/.909. Ghastly.
As for that BABIP? It is indeed ridiculously high, at .369. Texas' BABIP during the regular season was .307, so yeah, I'd say they're due for a correction, although given the small-sample nature of a playoff series, we unfortunately have no idea if that regression will come in time to finally even things out for the Yankees.
The good news is that unless Hughes is insanely off his game for a second straight start it seems highly unlikely that the Rangers will continue to hit .316/.383/.520 (that's a .902 OPS, compared with .757 on the season) -- not to mention OPSing .690 with two strikes (league average .534) -- while it seems equally unlikely that the Yankees will keep collectively hitting .217/.317/.391 (.709 OPS, compared with .786).
Additionally, the Yankees are certainly aware of the Rangers' almost superhuman two-strike proficiency in this series, and hopefully Hughes -- and Andy Pettitte, if we're fortunate -- can execute a game plan that includes not giving Texas particularly hittable pitches with two-strike counts.
* If anyone is interested in the raw batter-by-batter spreadsheet data, please let me know.
4 comments:
This was a great post and a great point of interest that our pitching coaches and pitchers should absolutely be aware of. Hughes especially needs to identify the best game plan to put hitters away earlier in counts to keep his pitch count down and the hitters off balance.
I think you hit the nail on the head that the small sample-size nature of the playoffs may not provide enough time for that correction to occur but the Rangers are certainly due for one. If I know the Yankee team I've watched all my life, I'm pretty sure they aren't going down without a fight.
If Hughes can't get it done...get the big man up in the bullpen...CC is good for 40 or 50 pitches :-)- Dangerous DeanOctober 22, 2010 at 11:45 AM
I noticed that, too, and have heard the commentators give some of the stats. I appreciate the time you took to crunch the numbers.
I have been waiting for the commentators to try to explain it, but have missed it if they did. I try to rein in my skepticism but imagine that if this was the Yankees overperforming they would say "Look how these experienced winners bear down in the playoffs" or "Man, these frisky Rangers are playing way over their heads". But so far, I've heard neither of these.
We'll see how it goes tonight.


text:
User name: Anza9996
Preferred Category [Beg, Cas, Adv, etc]: Casual, because I haven't role played in awhile. I need to get back into the groove of things before I'll consider myself advanced. Its been awhile since I got good, long posts so I'm sure my skill level has decreased.
"Mainly advanced because I can put out lengthy posts and I like getting that in return. Sometimes casual for stories I'd like to do a 'test run' on to basically debunk any plans I had for the original piece before trying it in the advanced thread sections." <--- I'd like to reserve that statement for a later time because casual and advanced here are actually more defined than at my old site. What's considered 'advanced' here is what I used to do until my old site died off and I resorted to casual. I realize that I ended up doing those a lot.
Preferred Genres: Fantasy. Romance. Thats about all I do, haha. I am willing to get into Sci-Fi, steampunk, or futuristic threads so long as all the rules are initially ironed out. That way I don't goof up since I don't know the genre very well.
School is fine with me, although I find that it usually dies out fast unless there's magic involved or something.
I will sometimes join threads based off an anime using characters from the series or non-anime related series, however I prefer to use my own original characters.
Usually all my character pics are of anime people since I'm just... used to it.
Preferred type of play [OnexOne, etc]: OnexOne mostly. Group rps are fine as long as there is a set order. If someone is absent for a few days or we need to move the thread along that's fine, but I'd prefer an order of posting so we don't all crash in at once.
Extra information: I seldom use male characters (honestly I think I make them too wimpy or emotional, I am a girl after all) but when I do its always to give my character background. A lot of times my stories involve siblings or family members, I've come to the conclusion that it's my own self conscious mind portraying my family life in my stories... heh. When I do have multiple characters though it's to give depth to the background or life of my main character. What I usually call my 'extras'.
I had roleplayed for about seven to eight years before taking a break recently and when I came back, my old site practically died. I had been with them for at least five or six years, so that was very sad. I was referred here by a good rper and friend so here I am
When roleplaying what I give is what I get and vice versa. If I get a good, lengthy post with details and not just a million things going through a character's head with little interaction, then I absolutely do my best in return; writing down every thought and action as if everything is happening in real time. I understand when blocks happen, I get them all the time, and I will try to maintain reasonable posts to encourage the story along but eventually I run out of steam too. If the same happens and I suddenly start lacking in depth I try to remember to apologize and hope that my fellow rper understands.
PMs are usually the best way to contact me so please do so if interested. I try to create good starting threads but they're usually not my best; if anything, I take a long time to write them to do the best I can. I am always open to ideas and please feel free to add a link via PM if you want me to join a thread.
Thanks and salutations!