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1933 R319 Goudey #181 Babe Ruth - PSA EX 5
Starting Bid - $1,000, Sold For - $3,259
Graded EX 5 by PSA. Beautiful example of one of Babe Ruth's most classic cards, #181 Ruth with green background from the 1933 Goudey series. This is a very attractive example, bright and clean, with perfect registration, four square corners, and centered a hint towards the top left with a very slight diamond cut across the top (more visible from the reverse). The reverse is also bright and clean, and is perfectly centered, with bold green text. This is a beautiful card in an extremely desirable condition (at first glance this card appears stronger than Ex), and shares almost all important elements in common with examples of a much higher technical grade. Excellent condition Goudeys rarely look this nice, especially Ruths. This is a quality card representing a rare and outstanding value that is ideal for the collector who wants a beautiful 1933 Goudey #181 Ruth card, but is not interested in spending the many additional thousands (or even tens of thousands) of dollars a significantly higher-graded example would require. SMR value for the assigned grade is $3,650. Reserve $1,000. Estimate $2,000/$3,000+. SOLD FOR $3,259
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History has shown time and again that cutting air pollution benefits our health and the economy, and it is time to update our air standards to reduce toxic emissions.
Washington, DC (Vocus/PRWEB) March 16, 2011
In several events around the country today, hunter and angler groups seized upon a new report from National Wildlife Federation (NWF) highlighting a number of wildlife species important to hunters and anglers that are harmed by toxic air pollution and climate change. The report comes on the same day the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce long-awaited proposed rules to reduce mercury, arsenic, and dioxin emissions from power plants. Mercury is one of the most common and toxic power plant emissions and causes a variety of health disorders for fish, mammals, birds, and other species.
The report says invisible villains to wildlife in the U.S. are mercury, carbon pollution, acid rain, and increased ground level ozone - all of which negatively impact the health and habitat of wildlife. The NWF report, Game Changers: Air Pollution, a Warming Climate, and the Troubled Future for America's Hunting and Fishing Heritage, is available at nwf.org.
Local groups releasing the report today are calling for members of Congress to support EPA's efforts to update air pollution limits under the Clean Air Act and rein in the ongoing damage to our nation's wildlife and natural heritage. Congress is currently considering several proposals that would severely weaken the Clean Air Act by preventing EPA from updating air pollution standards. Yesterday, the House Energy & Commerce committee passed a bill that would prevent EPA from moving forward with standards to reduce carbon pollution. Earlier this month, the House passed a "continuing resolution" budget bill that included riders that would also kill the EPA's first standards to reduce carbon pollution and eliminate new standards limiting mercury and air toxics from some sources.
"Our children, our wildlife, and future generations are being sacrificed to satisfy polluter special interests who want free rein over our air and water," said Catherine Bowes, NWF senior policy representative. "We need a strong Clean Air Act to protect our lakes from toxic mercury, our streams from acid rain, and our forests from tree-killing smog and carbon pollution. History has shown time and again that cutting air pollution benefits our health and the economy, and it is time to update our air standards to reduce toxic emissions."
NWF welcomes today's expected announcement from EPA. Mercury is a highly potent neurotoxin that adversely affects the function and development of the central nervous system in both people and wildlife. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to mercury exposure.
Coal fired power plants are the single largest source of mercury contamination in the U.S, amounting to about 50 percent of emissions affecting humans and wildlife. The pollution settles on lakes, rivers, and forests where it exposes fish and other wildlife. In many places, mercury warnings are increasingly common. Every state in the U.S. will have at least one fish consumption warning this year, and some will have hundreds.
"We need to make sure Congress keeps its hands off the Clean Air Act and lets the EPA do its job of protecting people and the environment from air pollution," said NWF global warming policy director Joe Mendelson. "This week's effort from EPA is a great start. For the sake of our children and environment, the strong mercury and air toxic limits proposed today must be allowed to go forward."

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Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers (UK - BD RB)
Michael Myers returns for his annual trick or treating but with no treats...
Michael Myers, who survived the explosion at the end of Halloween II and has been in a coma since, escapes while being transferred via ambulance between sanitariums. Prior to escaping, Michael learns that Laurie died in a car accident and that she has a daughter, Jamie Lloyd. He returns to Haddonfield to try and kill her. Dr. Samuel Loomis (Donald Pleasence), Michael's old psychiatrist, who also survived the explosion 10 years earlier, learns of Michael's escape and resumes his pursuit to try to stop his murderous patient.
Opening like a Back to the Future sequel, with the simple white text on the black background telling us this is October 30th 1988, this is a Halloween sequel that plays to its audience. There's very little explanation of what has come before this instalment and instead Halloween 4 opts for Myers being up and running almost immediately, despite being in a bad way in the back of an ambulance. There's a strong early scare that comes via little Jamie's nightmares about Myers but really this is a killer on the loose movie with Loomis hot on the Myers trail in an almost Van Helsing after Dracula kind of way.
Everything is kept fairly simple in this underwhelming "horror", with gore kept to a minimum (Myers usually just squeezes people's faces to kill them) and there's very little in the way of actual blood. We of course get kids in jeopardy while trick or treating as well (it is set at Halloween after all, we have to keep the theme going). Michael Myers himself has very little screen time and doesn't really get his hands dirty with the main cast until the last act, usually opting to stand in shadowed doorways staring at future victims rather than actually doing anything all that scary. That's really the biggest problem here. The plot doesn't really know what it wants to be. A slasher movie, a monster movie, an origin story for a future killer? It's a bit of everything but not really very good at any of it, making for a boring fourth instalment to a series and a chapter that feels like it's just going through the motions.
This is what I'd consider a soft image all in all but it's still a pretty good HD upgrade. There are obvious improvements but this is not a transfer that really shines. Grain is subtle and filmic and colours hit a nice balance between boosted for this 1080p presentation and remaining in tune with how the film looked originally. There's the odd bit of dirt in the frame, the natural light feels a little like a cloudy day and blacks, while deep are not always used to full effect. Additionally, details are a mixture of great for elements like clothing textures and bland for things like set dressing and skin. This isn't a bad presentation, (well, considering it's the fourth Halloween movie anyway) but it just doesn't hold up against the higher end of Blu-ray catalogue releases.
The Dolby TrueHD track feels hollow here, but offers a slightly wider feel with downpours of rain, crickets chirping at night or general ambience. The largely electronic score sits well in the front speakers but has that dated, non-effective ring to it that never really managed to work outside of the 80s or indeed out of the front speakers. Of course the franchise's theme still manages to work but its electronic spin only just about gets by in some places. Dialogue is okay but the overdubbed recording of a lot of it gives a disconnected feel to the image and the many screams that come out of character's mouths can often feel a little shrill and empty.
The first commentary track is with Director Dwight H. little and author Justin Beahm. It spends a lot of time covering their approach to coming into a third sequel and their intentions. The second track features actors Ellie Cornell and Danielle Harris. It's quite a light track and the pair feel like a couple of old school friends reminiscing about their time together for the most part.
The 'Halloween 4/5 Panel Discussion'(18:28 SD) is a pretty raw recording of a Q&A in front of fan but offers up a fair bit of insight into the movie and lastly there's the trailer.
It's the fourth Halloween film and it feels like it's come straight off of a conveyor belt churning out 80s slasher sequels. There's not really much to say about the film beyond that as it's so generic those that haven't seen it could guess most of the events outside of the fairly brave twist ending. As for the disc, it's an acceptable presentation but not one that will impress anyone really. Both video and audio do the bare minimum to achieve their high definition upgrade and while the features are good for fans (who else would be buying the fourth Halloween film?) there might not be much in them for passers-by to the franchise.
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Review by Marcus Doidge
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Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 15th October 2012
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: English Doldy TrueHD 5.1 English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Extras: Commentaries, Q&A, Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Dwight H. Little
Cast: Donald Pleasence, Danielle Harris, Beau Starr, Ellie Cornell
Genre: Horror
Length: 88 minutes
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16yr Old, "Shai Warfield", Who Can Sing Is Told By Her High School That Her Rendition Of The National Anthem Was Disrespectful!
"An Indiana school district that told a black teenager to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" in a "traditional way" after receiving complaints about her performance is drawing questions now about whether the complaints and directive were racially motivated. Shai Warfield-Cross, 16, has performed the national anthem at sports events at Bloomington High School North over the last year without incident. But school officials said they received complaints about her performance during a game in Martinsville.' - Yahoo News
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London, South Kensington
17 March 2009
Price realised
A French gilt-brass striking eight day mantel clock
Last quarter 19th Century
The white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with gilt-brass hands, the twin barrels movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on bell; pendulum, winding key
13½ in. (34 cm.) high
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I have started Latin and while I am a toddler I would like extra exercises, especially if they are available on the internet in an interactive way where I am told why I was wrong. Thank you !
Hamzanama wrote:Thank you, it was just I wanted extra practice just to make sure my hold over the basic principles is strong.


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How China Is Boosting Patents: Make Professors File Free Patent Applications To Get Tenure
from the yeah,-that'll-help dept
However, over at IP Kat, there's a report from a Hong Kong lawyer, suggesting it goes way, way, way beyond that:
"The reasons why you are seeing such a large increase in Chinese Patents filed by Academics is that for them 1) it's free and 2) they get academic credit for it. Filing patents is encouraged by the Chinese Government and Academia. The Chinese Government has given Universities (as well as local companies) funds for filing patents in order to spur innovation - one measure of which is the number of patents filed by China, as a country. Also, the Chinese Universities are ranked against each other according to how many patents they've filed. As a result, Chinese Universities have adjusted their tenure requirements and expectations such that professors who want to advance are virtually required to file patents as well as to publish papers. In one specific University I know of, filing a patent is "worth" 3 published papers. This practice has been around for at least 2.5 years. Thus you are seeing (proportionally) a very large number of Chinese Academics filing patent applications in China.Think any of that is about actual innovation? Or is it just about increasing the number of patents in China?


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Kenneth Jerome Roach, 82, of Medford, Ore., passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at R.R.M.C. He was born July 13, 1931 in Baltimore, Md. to his parents John and Mary (Myers) Roach.
Ken served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He worked at Budge-McHugh Supply Co. for 15 years. He also volunteered at Providence Hospital for 22 years.
He married Dorothy (Dot) Ransom October 27, 1978 in Medford.
Ken enjoyed playing video slot machines at Deli Delight. He and Dot also enjoyed taking Raindance Bus Tours for 20 years to such places as Laughlin, Las Vegas, and Reno. They also took an Alaskan cruise and a Mississippi River boat cruise.
He is survived by his wife, Dot; sons, Dean, Bob, Jim (Roxie), and Jason (Tiffany); seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Paul and David Roach.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doris Scheeler; and brothers, George and John Roach.
Casual attire services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Eagle Point National Cemetery, 2763 Riley Rd., Eagle Point. An open house celebration of life will follow from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the family home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Southern Oregon Humane Society.


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This guy keeps trying to trade Fred Jackson, Wes Welker, and F. Jones for my B. Marshall and B. Jacobs. I think this would be a steal for him... Jackson is splitting time now with Lynch and Buffalo has a poor offense and worse defense. Welker is often hurt and it does't appear that he'll be the same. F. Jones is in a crowded backfield and is hurt as well. So it doesn't make sense to accept that trade when Marshall looks like he's about to breakout and Jacobs, well I haven't given upon him just yet. But the guy seems adamant about getting him.
The guy only has Lynch, F. Jackson, AP, and F. Jones.
I have Westbrook, Jacobs, J. Jones, and K. Smith.
I'm thinking about offering Jacobs and Marshall for AP, I might consider tossing in J. Jones, in exchange for Welker...I'm thinking Forsett will have a bigger role as the year progresses... is this a good offer?


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Canada takes 2-1 lead over Italy in Davis Cup QF
Vancouver, BC – Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil were doubles winners in the best-of-five 2013 Davis Cup quarterfinal between Italy and Canada in Vancouver.
Nestor and Pospisil won the first two sets before dropping the next two, but prevailed in the deciding fifth set for a 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 15-13 victory over the tandem of Daniele Bracciali and Paolo Lorenzi.
Nestor and Pospisil served up 28 aces in the four hour and 30 minute marathon.
The Italians are captained by Corrado Barazzutti, while team Canada is led by Martin Laurendeau. This is the first-ever Davis Cup meeting between the two nations.
The Canada-Italy winner will meet the Serbia-USA victor in the semifinals in September.


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Proper use of fertilizers and pesticides, whether of synthetic or natural origin, contributes to healthy plant growth. Applying too much may cause foliar burns or other toxic reactions in the plant. Using too little may result in damaged plants from inadequate pest control or nutrient deficiencies.
The only way to know just how much fertilizer or pesticide is being applied to the plants in your yard is to calibrate the application equipment. Calibrating an applicator is relatively simple.
This guide outlines the steps for calibrating sprayers used for liquid applications (Figure 1) and lawn spreaders used for dry products (Figure 2). Always read and follow the product label.
Figure 1Either canister sprayers, left, or hose-end sprayers, right, may be used for liquid applications of fertilizers and pesticides.
Figure 2Granular fertilizers, pesticides or combination products are applied with either a rotary spreader, left, or a drop spreader, right.
ExampleIf you sprayed a band 16 feet wide by 50 feet long, you covered 800 square feet: 16 feet x 50 feet = 800 square feet. You may want to repeat steps two through five a few times until you get consistent readings.
Canister sprayer exampleOne quart of spray covered 800 square feet. That means 4 quarts (1 gallon) of spray will cover 3,200 square feet.
Hose-end sprayer exampleOne-half cup of water in the concentrate container covered 1,200 square feet when diluted. 1/2 cup = 24 teaspoons, so each teaspoon covered 50 square feet (1,200/24).
Table 1Useful measurements and conversions
NoteIf no settings are provided on the product bag or in the owner's manual, try adjusting the opening of the spreader to where it is slightly larger than the product particles.
NoteIf it is more convenient to apply fertilizer by volume measure than to weigh it, the conversion factors shown in Table 2, may be helpful.
NoteSweep up and reuse the material regardless of method used.
ExampleSwept up 5 quarts (= 10 pints) of 10-10-10 fertilizer from 1,000 square feet. That equals 10 pounds of product per 1,000 square feet. If the area used for calibration was 500 square feet, double the answer to get the rate per 1,000 square feet.
ExampleWe want to apply one pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. A 10-10-10 fertilizer supplies 10 percent nitrogen (the first number). Therefore, 10 pounds of the fertilizer provides 1 pound of nitrogen, which is what we want. No adjustments are necessary.
Table 2Weight per volume relationship of fertilizer and lime
NoteTwenty-four-can soda boxes are about the right size to use. Space the boxes uniformly across an area slightly wider than the spreader throws the product. Measure the distance between boxes, and make a note of it.
NoteIn most cases, the containers in the middle will be fuller than those on the edges. Remember to sweep up and reuse the material not caught in the boxes.
ExampleIf the total width of granules is 15 feet, but we need to overlap by 3 feet to get a uniform pattern, the effective swath width is: 15 feet - 3 feet = 12 feet.
ExampleFor an effective swath width of 12 feet, you might use an area 24 feet by 41-2/3 feet to make 1,000 square feet.
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Distressed Colorwashing For the Bedroom
I've posted pictures of similar techniques before, but what I found both exciting and challenging about this project was the location — it's an intriguing room architecturally, and it's also located in a big house in the woods.
I feel as if my initial instincts are usually correct, but halfway through this project I started to doubt them. Is this too contemporary for the location? Too rough or too broad for the room?
To recap, the process is to apply a basecoat (here, Farrow&Ball Pavilion Gray 242), break up the ground with slashes of underpainting (bruise colors of black, blue, brown) and then begin applying a series of glazes in with putty knives, rags and masonry brushes. We then close it up with a unifying final glaze of original basecoat color, and the trim is the same color in alkyd.
In terms of color, we tested several colorways, and settled on a warm gray, not too beige and not too sweatshirt blue. It scarcely matters what the middle glazes are, as the final coat rules everything (Pavilion Gray 242).
It wasn't until I started painting the baseboards that it struck me this was exactly what the room wanted. This treatment is softly contemporary, still supports antique furniture, and it allows the room's architecture to be itself, which is striking and unusual. To wit, I shot this post-painting in the style of Spartan minimalism that reminds me of the spreads I used to see in Metropolitan Home ca. 1986.
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tlynnmitchell needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 394 designs submitted by 128 freelance designers.
We are taking a unique approach to social networking. This idea is not just good its...crazygood! But thats about all we can share. We are scheduled to Launch June 1st and this model has the chance to be the #1 social network in the world. AND yes....we mean bigger than facebook and myspace. AND no....we aren't kidding. So you have the chance to design a logo that is sure to be recognized worldwide! As far as the apparel goes think along the lines of the lifeisgood.com clothing line. We picture the word crazygood working in many different fonts and settings.
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Also, you guys are doing a fantastic job. We are searching for our core "identity" but many of you will be used on an ongoing basis for apparel and merchandise. You guys are doing great!! Make sure you put your email address in at crazygood.com so you are in our database too!
Would love our identity, brand and logo also needs to look good on apparel
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For finance professionals, earning the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation is an essential career milestone—one that comes with a lot of hard work and rigorous preparation.
Thanks to Sawyer Business School's practical, hands-on, and industry-driven curriculum, our graduates are passing the CFA exams with flying colors. Suffolk's BSBA in Finance and MSF degree incorporate at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge and emphasize the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
As a result, both programs have been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This shows potential employers that the Sawyer Business School curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA exams.
Through this program, the Sawyer Business School is also eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year.
Charles Appeadu, PhD, CFA, head of University Relations at CFA Institute, said:"By mastering the fundamentals of the CFA Program, as well as the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, these future investment professionals gain a strong foundation that helps prepare them well to join the growing CFA Institute community dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society."
Many alumni, including Ilya Minevich, CFA, MSF 2008, senior investment analyst at John Hancock Life Insurance Company, credit their career success to the Sawyer Business School.
"The MSF program helped me grasp the CFA curriculum quickly. I gained a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the more nuanced topics—all of which were critical in passing the CFA Charter. Looking back, it's evident that the MSF degree, combined with the CFA designation, was instrumental in my career development," said Minevich.


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ASTM Standard reflects revisions in engine coolant technology.
Press Release Summary:
ASTM D3321, Test Method for Use of the Refractometer for Field Test Determination of the Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants, has been revised to reflect advances in engine coolant technology used in modern engines. Standard is used to provide freeze point determination of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol based engine coolants based on correlation of refractive index and EG or PG concentration in water. Test helps prevent engine/cooling system damage under low ambient temperatures.
Original Press Release:
Updated ASTM Engine Coolant Standard Reflects Revisions in Modern Engine Coolant Technology
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., —An important ASTM engine coolant standard, ASTM D3321, Test Method for Use of the Refractometer for Field Test Determination of the Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants, has recently been revised to reflect advances in engine coolant technology used in modern engines.
ASTM D3321 is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D15.03 on Physical Properties, part of ASTM International Committee D15 on Engine Coolants and Related Fluids. ASTM D3321 is used to provide a freeze point determination of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol based engine coolants based on correlation of refractive index and EG or PG concentration in water. This test is widely used in the industry to ensure that antifreeze/coolant solutions provide satisfactory freeze protection and prevention of engine/cooling system component damage under low ambient temperatures.
According to Fred Alverson, principal engineer, Shell Global Solutions and a D15 member, the nature of technological advancements in engines has increased the number of engine and cooling system components requiring protection (for example, EGR coolers, CAB brazed aluminum radiators, water pumps and housings, turbochargers and inner coolers, etc.). In addition, engine-operating conditions have become more severe, including higher coolant temperatures, greater metal skin temperatures/heat fluxes and higher coolant flow rates.
Alverson says all of this change led to concerns that newer extended life coolants containing high levels of carboxylate corrosion inhibitors could affect the refractive index correlation with freeze point, thus requiring new refractometer freeze point scales. An interlaboratory study was conducted at nine laboratories using ASTM D3321. Results showed minor variations in the freeze point between different types of coolant chemistries and different brands and models of refractometer.
"However, the current field refractometers are considered suitable for monitoring and maintaining freeze protection in the field within a few degrees," says Alverson. "If a refractometer is used for quality control of incoming receipts or coolant dilution during factory fill, a separate refractometer or scale may be warranted for increased accuracy."
Alverson also notes that the ILS study showed that refractometers should be periodically checked or calibrated with water and a 50/50 coolant to ensure accuracy.
Alverson invites all interested parties to join in the continual evolution of ASTM D3321. He notes that the coolant industry is currently investigating and using (to a limited extent) glycerin and propanediol as AF/C base fluids. The subcommittee is currently investigating how to incorporate glycerin and propanediol into future revisions of ASTM D3321.
To purchase ASTM standards, visit www.astm.org and search by the standard designation, or contact ASTM Customer Relations (phone: 877-909-ASTM; email@example.com). For more information on becoming an ASTM member, visit www.astm.org/JOIN.
ASTM International is one of the largest international standards development and delivery systems in the world. ASTM International meets the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles for the development of international standards: coherence, consensus, development dimension, effectiveness, impartiality, openness, relevance and transparency. ASTM standards are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial transactions.
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There was a moment in the twelfth round of Manny Pacquiao's bout with Brandon Rios that was both indicative of the change in temperament of the fighter and, perhaps, a maturity that will allow him to prolong his career. He backed off.
For twelve rounds Manny Pacquiao beat Brandon Rios silly. But in those moments when it looked as though Rios may have been teetering on shaky pins, Pacquiao assessed the situation and decided to rely more on his boxing skills than leaping in for the quick kill.
And he's being criticized in some quarters for that approach. It's not vintage Manny Pacquiao read the complaints.
What I saw was an aging fighter realizing he has to refine his approach, use caution when necessary, but also remain true to form. That's exactly what Manny Pacquiao did. He befuddled Rios with angles, good footwork and multiple combinations that always left Brandon on his back foot.
Ironically, Floyd Mayweather is criticized for just the type of fight Manny Pacquiao fought, most often by Pacquiao diehards. In retrospect both Floyd and Manny took apart their recent challengers, Saul Alvarez and Brandon Rios, in much the same fashion. And for those who say Pacquiao's offense was still more impressive and conclusive than Floyd's, be reminded that Mayweather has been staying in the pocket or on the ropes in his last several fights. Despite a reputation for relying only on defense Money Mayweather has been laying right in wait, inviting his opponents to hit him. And they still can't, so his critics say he's boring.
With Pacquiao it's just the opposite, but equally frustrating. He hasn't knocked out an opponent since 2009 when he took apart Miguel Cotto. But he beat fighters like Joshua Clottey, Antonio Margarito and Shane Mosley to pieces, regardless that they all heard the final bell. Another decision in his fight against Timothy Bradley, which inexplicably went against him, led many to believe his best days were in the rear view mirror.
And then came the knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez last December. In that fight both men were intent on ending their seemingly unending rivalry. Pacquiao was taking over when he got concussed.
Suddenly he became one big question mark. It didn't matter that he'd beaten all of those fighters, save for Marquez, conclusively. He didn't knock them out, so he wasn't as good anymore.
Mayweather boxes to perfection, he's boring. Pacquiao doesn't knock his opponent out, he's over the hill.
Boxing is unforgiving in so many ways.
The fact of the matter is, both Pacquiao and Mayweather looked great against very good opposition who just weren't on their rarefied level.
But Pacquiao shouldn't be criticized, at least in this fight, for stepping off the gas pedal in those final moments. This was a comeback fight, after all. Expectations may have either been way too high or way too low for those on either side to appreciate just how good Manny looked against Rios.
He boxed beautifully. His footwork was quick and precise. He got in and out, sometimes landing four or five punch combinations. It was a win he needed and he won going away.
For those criticizing his performance I suggest you look back at your feelings and predictions before the opening bell. There were plenty of people expecting either a really tough fight or a possible upset.
Manny should be praised for mustering his courage after that loss to Marquez and jumping back into the ring with a big strong guy who was also going to be charging after him round after round. Once Manny shook out the nerves he dominated a fighter who has been in two fight of the year candidates. No, Rios is not an upper echelon fighter but he was good enough for Manny to admit that he had hurt him in the middle rounds.
And instead of jumping in recklessly, as he would have when hurt earlier in his career, experience told him to box smart.
That's what Manny Pacquiao did against Brandon Rios. He took a potentially dangerous opponent apart round by round and proved, once again, that he's more than just a puncher.
Fighters get old. And old fighters, great old fighters, find different ways to win. They use their experience, their guile and every so often catch lightening in a bottle and turn back time. Manny Pacquiao is at the tail end of his career, but it says here something truly dramatic happens before it's all over.
At the post fight press conference Pacquiao seemed greatly subdued. His mind was obviously on his countrymen affected by the typhoon in the Philippines but it's been a long time since Manny smiled gregariously after a bout like he used to. Perhaps he sees the end of his career approaching and he's not comfortable with it. Or, he really is worn to the bone after a sixteen year professional career. His next fight, presumably against more formidable opposition, will give us even more answers. But for now, Manny can at least relax and bask in the glow of a fine performance before he enters training camp yet again.
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August 17, 2012
For one of the most prominent events in the sport, taking place only every four years, SRAM triathletes performed incredibly well in London in front of thousand of supporters.
Pre-race favorite Alistair Brownlee (GBR), the 24 year-old British prodigy, controlled the race from start to finish with a winning time of 1:46:25. Javier Gomez (ESP) captured silver and Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) completed the podium with bronze.
Just beyond the medals was a fierce battle. The two top French triathletes, David Hauss and Laurent Vidal, worked together to take 4th and 5th place respectively. Finishing 6th was 2008 Beijing Champion Jan Frodeno (GER), who just returned from serious injury.
On the women's side, after a powerful and amazing sprint battle, Lisa Norden (SWE) claimed silver with an identical time (1:59:48) as the new London Champion Nicola Spirig (SUI).
In London, the SRAM RED-2012 delivered what the best triathletes were expecting - fast and accurate shifting, powerful aero braking, and wind-cheating ergonomics.
SRAM is proud to equip the world's best triathletes and would like to thank them for the incredible results and exciting racing. And now we return to our regularly scheduled triathlon events for the next four years. See you in Rio!
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Gold medal: Alistair Brownlee (GBR)
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As a mechanic for agricultural and construction machines, your area of responsibility includes the maintenance and repair of vehicles, machines, facilities and equipment used in agriculture and construction.
You are versed with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic components, can analyze the cause of faults on defective vehicles and rectify these by exchanging or repairing parts. Mechanics for agricultural and construction machine technology are deployed in workshops, on construction sites or directly onsite with the customer. Not only do they repair and maintain the machines but, with an advisory function, they are also an important interface between the customer and manufacturer.
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Period of training: 3.5 years
Prerequisite: Intermediate-level education preferred
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IPM1011, New January 2002
Bacterial fruit blotch (BFB) is a serious disease infecting watermelons. The causal organism, Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli, was first identified in the United States in 1989 and in Missouri in 1994. This pathogen can cause significant yield losses depending on the stage of growth in which it infects the crop. Infections that develop early can destroy up to 100 percent of the marketable watermelon crop.
Bacterial fruit blotch infection spreads rapidly, causing rupture of the rind and subsequent fruit rot.
Symptoms of BFB can be observed on the seedling transplants, mature leaves and fruit.
Seedling transplants
Water-soaked, "oily" areas on the underside of the cotyledons or seedling leaves often paralleling the veins with a yellow halo are characteristic symptoms. The infected areas dry up and become elongated, angled, black, necrotic patches. Some seedlings will collapse and die immediately from infection (Figure 1). Others can retain the bacterial infection and will not exhibit symptoms until fruit set.
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Acidovorax avenae lesions appear as dark, angular patches on watermelon seedling transplants.
Because the vines do not drop their leaves when infected with A. avenae, the lesions are difficult to see. The lesions tend to be small, dark, and angled. Leaf lesions are significant reservoirs of bacteria for fruit infection. Leaf lesions will usually be observed at temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Stems, petioles and roots are not infected, and thus do not show symptoms.
Bacteria from leaf lesions can spread and infect developing fruit. Infection of fruit occurs at flowering and early fruit set. Two- to three-week-old developing fruit that has not formed a wax layer is most susceptible to A. avenae infection. Once the fruit matures and develops a wax layer, it is more difficult for the bacteria to invade the fruit. The diagnostic symptom of BFB is a dark green stain or blotch on the upper surface of the developing fruit. The blotch may be 0.5 inch in diameter at first, but will rapidly expand to cover the entire fruit surface within a week if environmental conditions are favorable (Figure 2). The bacteria infection does not extend into the meat of the melon, but will cause the rind to rupture, enabling infection by secondary pathogens that cause the fruit to rot.
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Bacterial fruit blotch infection on mature watermelon fruit appears first as a small, dark green stain on the upper surface, left. Initially the infection does not extend past the rind.
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The disease cycle for bacterial fruit blotch.
The cycle for bacterial fruit blotch infection normally begins with contaminated seed (Figure 3). In Missouri, the majority of watermelon acreage is field established by transplants. The infected seed is sown in the greenhouse in soilless potting media and plastic trays. The greenhouse is an excellent environment for spread of BFB. High temperatures and humidity are requisites for development of BFB. Many transplant production greenhouses top-water transplants, which aids in splash dispersal of the pathogen to other plants. Bottom watering of transplants will help control BFB. Movement of infected plants from the greenhouse to the field can have serious consequences. Once in the field, high temperature, humidity and wet weather favor spread of the disease. Diseased fruit decays and infected seeds and cucurbit weeds (e.g., citron) are hosts for the BFB pathogen. Bacterial fruit blotch cannot survive for more than a few weeks during the summer without a plant host.
At present, there is no complete varietal resistance to BFB. However, some watermelon cultivars are more susceptible to BFB than others. Cultivars with dark green rinds are less susceptible to BFB than light green-rind cultivars. Triploid seedless watermelons are less susceptible to BFB than seeded diploid melons. Seedless melons can sustain high levels of leaf infection with low levels of fruit infection.
However, seed treatments used to reduce bacterial contamination of watermelon seeds can inhibit germination of triploid seedless melons. Bacterial fruit blotch has been reported to infect cantaloupe and tomato, but the preferred host is watermelon.
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AUGUSTA — Maine lawmakers are likely to vote this week on a $153 million supplemental state budget.
The budget rewrite covers $88 million of unanticipated Medicaid costs and $35 million in revenue shortfalls due to the lagging economy. It balances the budget for the year ending June 30.
The Appropriations Committee last week unanimously endorsed the budget, enhancing prospects for passage by the House and Senate.
Passage would clear the way for lawmakers to turn their full attention to the two-year budget for fiscal 2014-15, which begins July 1.
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The 38-year-old has undergone surgery to have his nose reattached after he was attacked at his home in Leichhardt on Tuesday afternoon. The attack is believed to have been captured on CCTV camera.
Mr Zervas, whose brother Anthony was killed in a violent brawl between rival bikie gangs at Sydney Airport in 2009, was at his Norton Street unit about 5pm on Tuesday when an unknown man confronted him.
Inspector Naomi Moore, from the Leichhardt local area command, said the offender bit off part of the man's nose before fleeing down Norton Street.
"I would say that approximately half of his nose was bitten off," Inspector Moore said.
"He was able to salvage it and took it off to hospital, believe it or not."
Inspector Moore said it was not clear whether the men knew each other or why the attack occurred.
But Fairfax Media understands detectives are investigating Mr Zervas' bikie links as they continue to hunt for his attacker.
Inspector Moore said detectives hoped to retrieve CCTV footage of the assault and review it on Wednesday.
"We're in the very early stages of the investigation, and hopefully today we will be reviewing footage," she said.
"We know that the victim lived there in a unit on Norton Street, and the other person came to his premises.
"The detectives are hoping to speak further to [the victim] today at some stage."
It is not the first time Mr Zervas has been targeted.
In 2009, his brother and Hells Angels associate Anthony was killed in front of shocked travellers at Sydney Airport during a violent brawl between rival bikie gangs. Anthony was bludgeoned with a bollard during the brawl and stabbed in the chest and abdomen.
The only man found guilty of Anthony's murder, former Comanchero bikie boss Mahmoud "Mick" Hawi, had his conviction set aside last month and will face a retrial. Hawi was granted bail this week following amendments to the Bail Act that came into effect a month ago.
A week after the airport brawl, Mr Zervas was shot multiple times while getting out of his car in front of his mother's house in Lakemba.
The previous year, a tattoo parlour Mr Zervas had opened in Brighton-le-Sands was firebombed, after it was targeted in a number of drive-by shootings.
Police set up a crime scene at the Leichhardt unit complex on Tuesday afternoon and forensic officers examined the area.
Detectives have appealed for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area or on a nearby stretch of Parramatta Road at the time to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.


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In honor of Halloween, and our love of Beer, we have put together this collection of Drunk Pumpkins. Whoever came up with this idea originally is a genius. It wasn't us, but we did try our best at executing it last Halloween (photo to the right). Alas, many have done it before us, and done it much better than us, so we figured we should show you the fruits of their labor. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so pretty much everyone below is imitating some genius of the pumpkin that came generations before us.
It would appear by the sheer number of pumpkins we have that are intoxicated, that we have an epidemic on our hands! The first step to recovery is admitting they have a problem, we need to get these Pumpkins into rehab.
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METRO VANCOUVER - The driver involved in a double fatal hit and run incident on Wednesday afternoon has been released from police custody.
Cpl. Jamie Chung, a spokesman for the Coquitlam RCMP, said following an extensive interview with the drive, investigators determined that he was not a flight risk and released him from custody. The investigation is ongoing, but at this point police do not believe alcohol or speed were factors in the collision.
Chung said police believe it was a low-speed crash and that the pedestrian walking signal was flashing at the time of collision.
The driver of a Dodge Ram was arrested following the incident, which happened at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Gatensbury Street at 3:33 p.m., according to Coquitlam RCMP Sgt. Terry MacDonald.
Both victims in their 60s died at the scene.
The hit and run comes on the heels of a spate of similar recent incidents that have killed or seriously injured pedestrians in cities across the Lower Mainland. Many of the victims were children.
In some cases, the fleeing drivers were tracked down by police. But others have eluded investigators working to bring a sense of justice for the victims and their families.
Wednesday's hit and run occurred just beyond a stretch of businesses located beside a heavily wooded area. Nearly a half-dozen schools are located within a few hundred metres of the scene.
Chung said the couple was in a marked crosswalk on the east side of Gatensbury when they were hit by a grey truck. The truck was trying to turn left onto Austin when it collided with the pair.
"When the vehicle just about finished turning, it collided with both pedestrians and as a result of that collision, both pedestrians are now deceased," Chung told the media Wednesday evening.
Chung said the driver is believed to have stopped briefly before leaving the scene again.
"Later on, we received information that the vehicle was parked somewhere close to here and we were able to locate the vehicle and place the driver under arrest."
Chung couldn't comment on unconfirmed reports that someone had seen the car leave the scene and had followed it to a residence nearby, but said only that it was a tip received from the public.
"We have a vehicle and the registered owner is in custody right now," said Sgt. MacDonald.
The male driver was taken into custody without incident and is believed to be co-operating with police following the arrest.
Failing to stop at the scene of an accident is not only morally wrong, but a decision that could mean the difference between life and death for the injured person, VPD Sgt. Randy Fincham told the Sun after a deadly hit and run in September. He said police treat hit and runs involving injury or death as significantly as a potential homicide investigation.
Under the Canadian Criminal Code, if you fail to stop at the scene of an accident with intent to escape civil or criminal liability, you could end up in prison for up to five years. Fail to stop knowing that someone is injured and you be jailed for up to 10 years. If you fail to stop knowing that someone is dead, or if someone dies after you've been reckless about their injuries, you could go to prison for life.
Under B.C.'s Motor Vehicle Act, drivers involved in an accident must remain at or immediately return to the scene of the accident, and provide their name and address, as well as licence and insurance details.
Hit-and-run drivers may be held in breach of their auto insurance for failing to remain at the scene of a crash and may be personally responsible for reimbursing any money paid to the victims.
Last Tuesday, a driver struck an 11-year-old boy near the Langley-Surrey border at 196 Street and 72 Avenue. The boy and a friend had attempted to cross 72nd Street while rollerblading. Police described the fleeing vehicle as a silver or brown 1990s-model Honda or Acura. The young boy suffered a concussion as well as cuts and bruises.
The week before that crime, a driver hit a 14-year-old Surrey girl and drove away without stopping. The teen was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk at 75th Avenue and 140th Street on Nov. 15 when she was hit, suffering head and leg injuries. Police said the car that hit her was an older brown or grey Toyota — possibly a Corolla.
That hit and run came less than two weeks after an incident where a 19-year-old Surrey man in a wheelchair was struck from behind by a driver who bolted from the scene. Surrey RCMP later recovered a purple 2000 Honda Civic they believe struck the man. The victim's injuries included a broken clavicle and several lower body fractures.
In October, a man turned himself in after a hit and run at 144th Street and 82nd Avenue in Surrey that left a 34-year-old woman in critical condition.
In September, Annie Leung, 16, was killed in a hit and run at the intersection of Mary Hill Road and Pitt River Road in Port Coquitlam.
Over a five-year period, 2008 was the worst year for hit-and-run deaths in B.C., with 13, according to ICBC statistics. The vast majority of B.C. hit and runs occur in the Lower Mainland, with an annual average of 34,000 incidents, 1,600 injured victims and six fatal victims.
Wednesday's fatal crash didn't surprise Jeff Lund, whose family has lived in the area for 18 years.
Lund and his daughter were on scene watching police investigate. They said that the Gatensbury and Austin intersection has always been a cause for concern for nearby residents.
"We walk here every night and they (drivers) ... don't stop at the crosswalks," Lund said. "It's poorly lit, too. It's quite bad."
Lund walks the two family dogs every night and for the last year has made it a habit to wear a reflective vest while doing so. Even their dogs have flashing lights worn on their collars to help with visibility.
Lund's daughter Sienna said the intersection, which sits at the base of a sloping section of both Austin and Gatensbury, is often where drivers gather the most momentum or often speed to try to squeeze past a yellow light.
"Even coming down this hill, it all funnels into this one intersection," she said.
Chung said the driver was being interviewed by RCMP on Wednesday evening and that several witnesses had already given statements.
However, investigators are still asking anyone who may have seen the incident or the vehicle leaving the scene to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote File No. 2013-34951.
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Bill Ruffner, president of Advanced Electrical Technologies, Plainfield, Ill., has discovered firsthand that necessity is indeed the mother of invention. As an electrical contractor with 17 years of experience, Ruffner knows using a computer to help estimate residential electrical jobs is undoubtedly the most accurate method. The problem? He couldn't find a software program that met the unique requirements of the residential contractor. "That's when I decided enough was enough," says Ruffner. "It was time for residential estimating to step out of the shadows and into the light." Enter TurboBid, a residential electrical estimating program.
In development for four years, the software was officially introduced to the marketplace last February. According to Ruffner, the product's designer and developer, TurboBid automatically generates a customer's bid package, including a detailed formal proposal, quantity takeoff, quantity takeoff per room, and a value-engineered quantity takeoff by room.
"As a contractor, you can't know or realize the percentage of profit if you don't know your cost to complete the job," says Scott Williams, TurboBid end-user and CEO of Great Plains Electric, Inc., an electrical contracting firm based in Denver. "Work load, electrician skill levels, weather conditions, job-site conditions, the difficulty of any given section of the project — all of these factors and more need to be included in an estimate to achieve a true picture of expected job cost. TurboBid incorporates these features into the program."
Employing a unique wizard format, the estimating software allows users to identify and account for all possible labor and material costs. Material prices can be updated with the click of a button using Trade Service and NetPricer material pricing services, and assemblies are automatically assigned the correct labor unit based on the construction factors of the dwelling.
In addition, the program allows users to submit both a per-plan price as well as a value-engineered price. "Value engineering a print means the electrical layout provides the most cost-effective yet Code-specific layout possible," explains Ruffner. "Devices are added to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all applicable amendments. Devices are eliminated and/or relocated in order to lower the cost while still maintaining the industry standard for electrical design."
The software also incorporates an electrical code section that allows users to know explicitly what the local electrical inspector requires. Other product features include material pricing storage for up to five vendors, a material database containing thousands of items, an assemblies database, a labor and burden database, automatic database backup, and the ability to generate a "lost project" report, listing who the job was lost to and by how much. Security-enabled, user names and passwords can be set for each estimate. Moreover, each project can restrict a user to data entry-only screens, protecting sensitive pricing areas.
For Great Plains Electric, the proof is in the pudding. "TurboBid is a very powerful residential estimating program," Williams says. "We do electrical work for multifamily condominiums, lofts, apartments, town homes, mid-range commercial, and the occasional custom home. Where TurboBid comes in on our multifamily takeoff is per-unit pricing, labor hours, cost, and materials association for just that specific unit or type of unit. It takes less than 15 minutes to take off a unit because of the ease and assemblies that are in TurboBid. Help, if needed, is just a phone call away and is free. You don't have to sign up for a subscription. In addition, online demos are performed for purchasers who would like to see the product in action."
According to Ruffner, a revised edition of the software was released last month that integrates the principles taught by NEC expert and EC&M Code consultant Mike Holt. Furthermore, the software will soon be compatible with the EPIC pricing service, which means contractors already subscribing to EPIC for commercial estimating software will be able to use the same subscription for updating material in TurboBid.
Priced at $699, a free 14-day trial download of TurboBid is available at the company's Web site. Also included in the purchase price is a copy of Mike Holt's "Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating" as well as the company's "Residential Electrical Options" catalog.
For more information, visit www.turbobid.net.


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The World Snowboard Guide (WSG) was first published in 1996 by Tony Brown to critical acclaim. The first book covered Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland, and every year it's got bigger and better. Nowadays over 60 countries and 1000 resorts are represented, and our 11th edition is full colour for the first time.
Unlike other publications that just pay lip service to snowboarding, each resort in the WSG has been reviewed by experienced snowboarders and aimed directly for snowboarders.
We produce a no nonsense independent authoritative no holds barred view on each resort; if the place is crap we'll tell you. If you're likely to be snowploughed by face painted skiers we'll let you know. We tell you where the best places are whether your bag is freeriding or you're a pipe junkie.
The online version of the guide appeared in 2000, and has undergone various updates with plenty more to make sure the World Snowboard Guide remains the best source of knowledge when planning your next snowboarding trip.
The book and the website are owned and run by wsg-media.
Some praise for WSG:
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We are always on the lookout for freelance writers to help out with reviews or articles. Whether you've got experience or not get in contact with us, and we'll let you know how you can help. There's no money in for you, so like us, you'll be doing it for the love of the sport, and maybe the odd free lift pass …
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A large and delightful four bedroom, 3 bathroom villa situated close to a lovely shared pool, at the heart of the El Rancho village. The area is generally considered as one of the most sought after for families given the larger nature of the villas and the lovely situation – plus fantastic views of La Manga Spain; the sea, mountains and beautiful golf courses. There are a number of swimming pools to choose from and communal gardens to enjoy.
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Living / Dining Area a lovely large area, with comfortable seating, coffee table, Club TV, DVD, dining table and chairs. Doors to large terrace with built in BBQ and outdoor dining facilities and lovely views over the resort and to the Mar Menor beyond. External stairs to the solarium/roof terrace.
Kitchen, fully equipped with hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge / freezer, microwave and washing machine.
Cloakroom with WC and washbasin.
Bedroom One a large room with King Size Double Bed and ceiling fan, with ensuite bathroom with bath, shower, washbasins and WC.
Bedroom Two with twin beds and ceiling fan plus Ensuite Bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin
Bedroom Three with twin beds, with wardrobe
Bedroom Four with single bed with additional pull out single bed (due to restricted space when both beds are in use, we recommend that this room is only suitable for children)
Bathroom with bath, shower over WC and washbasin
Air Con throughout. Reduced sport rates for 4 people.
Air conditioning included. Immediate parking outside the property.
Wifi is included.
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As some solution providers shift to becoming cloud providers, they often need to find a hosting facility. But looking for the right facility can be challenging, whether an MSP is seeking a partnership or looking to develop its own data center.
Paul Hilbert, owner of Network Doctor, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., offers private cloud services in his own data center, but as his cloud service grows, he's looking for a partner with a bigger facility that can handle more capacity.
Here are five tips from Hilbert on what to look for when shopping for a data center.


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Although most moms know that weight gain during pregnancy can impact the birthweight of their baby, they may not know that their pre-pregnancy weight can also influence their baby's size at birth—but a new study published in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynocologica Scandinavica (AOGS) has found just that, reports ScienceDaily. These findings are particularly important given new research indicating that high birthweight may also predict higher-than-average weight in children and adults.
Plus: Does Obesity Begin in the Womb?
Researchers in Norway studied more than 58,000 women and found that the higher a woman's body mass index (BMI) before she got pregnant, the bigger her newborn. The average weight of the babies born to the skinniest moms was a pound less than the babies born to the heaviest moms.
"Encouraging women to attain a healthy weight before conception and keep a moderate weight gain during pregnancy is important to avoid high or excessive birthweight in offspring," said the study's lead researcher, Dr. Unni Mette Stamnes Koepp.
Plus: How to Get Pregnant Faster
On the bright side, if one is overweight, reaching a healthy pre-pregnancy weight allows for a bit more leeway in pregnancy weight gain (and actually ups one's chances of getting pregnant in the first place). Current guidelines for pregnancy weight gain with a single baby, based on a woman's BMI before becoming pregnant, are as follows:
- Underweight (with a BMI of 18.5 or lower): Gain 28-40 pounds
- Normal weight (with a BMI of 18.6 to 24.9): Gain 25-35 pounds
- Overweight (with a BMI of 25 to 29.9): Gain 15-25 pounds
- Obese (with a BMI of 30 or higher): Gain 11-20 pounds
Were you at a healthy weight when you got pregnant? Do you think it impacted the size of your baby?


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One of Chuck Williams' favorite products, our classic blend of dried herbs from the South of France adds delicious flavor to poultry, meat, sauces and soups. This traditional blend of thyme, basil, savory, fennel and lavender that captures the flavors of sunny Provence and enlivens meat, sauces, soups and poultry. The herbs come in a reusable covered crock made of Provençal clay.
- 1 oz. herbs; 2-oz. refills of the blend are sold separately.
- Made in France.
- Ingredients
- Thyme, basil, savory, fennel, lavender flowers.
- Shipping
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At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
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Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable, and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.
Rated 2 out of 5 by Kathy16 from Disappointed I was disappointed in the little crock, I thought it actually had text on the crock itself Unfortunately it's just a stuck on labelDate published: 2018-07-01Rated 2 out of 5 by Linda from Cute but not so functional This little herb crock is cute as a button, however, the herbs do not stay fresh in it and quickly lose flavor. In addition, the herbs of Provence supplied are much less aromatic than the brand I usually purchase elsewhere. There is a distinct lack of the wonderful lavender that makes the blend so unique. Barely a whiff, and the blend is more stalky than leafy. So, I can't very enthusiastically recommend this product.Date published: 2017-08-14Rated 5 out of 5 by LONETREERUNNER from France's Best Aux-Anysetiers du Roy makes the world's finest herbes du Provence ! Their ceramic crock is a french icon. I have tried other brands only to reget those choices. The herbs have no problem remaining fresh in its plastic bag! I go through this excellent blend very fast. They make an incredible herbs du Provence roast turkey.Baste with butter/ Vouvray white wine(French) demi-sec for an unforgettable experience!Date published: 2017-01-06Rated 3 out of 5 by bikracer from Cute but impractical These herbs come in a cute little ceramic jar that can't be sealed. Therefore there is no way to keep them fresh or from being knocked over and going all over the place. The first thing I did when I got these herbs was to put them into a jar with a tight fitting lid. That is why I gave it 3 stars. The Herbs d' Provence herb mixture is very nice sprinkled on fish, chicken or roasted vegetables. Just add salt and pepper.Date published: 2016-02-10Rated 5 out of 5 by CamilleDiane from Great taste I used this seasoning on baby lamb chops and roasted potatoes last night. The blend made this meal extra delicious!Date published: 2016-01-27Rated 5 out of 5 by Debra9 from love the herbs and the cute crock I have used the herbs several times in a few dishes and love them. It is not over powering yet takes your dish to the next level. I hope it will stay available because I do not want to run out.Date published: 2016-01-24Rated 5 out of 5 by Nan3 from Like to have flavor in my food As stated above, the herbs of provence, adds flavor to foods. Not an over powering taste. WS, (PLEASE) keep these herbs, with container in stock! Will re-order them again. When an item is good, don't discontinue it, or change it!Date published: 2015-01-08Rated 1 out of 5 by lovetocook100 from Tired herbs - 2oz. refill in cardboard box I have used these herbs from this company for many years. The box I purchased several weeks ago did not have that wonderful southern France fragrance. Instead they smelled like dried grass with a touch of pepper. The saleswoman totally agreed. I suspect the problem is the very thin plastic the herbs are wrapped in. Note that I am only commenting on the refill package and not the herbs in the crock.Date published: 2014-11-23


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There were just 1.48 million homes listed for sale at the end of January, down by 5.6% from December and by 16.5% from one year ago, according to data compiled by Realtor.com. That's the lowest level since the firm began its count in 2007. The National Association of Realtors separately reported last month that inventory ended 2012 at an 11-year low.


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Didon Comer hosted her annual exotic costumed birthday party on Jan. 25 in the theme of the letter "D" this year. Guests had fun and let their imaginations run wild as they dressed in costumes as anything beginning with the letter "D." Those enjoying the festivities at Didon's Seagrove Beach home included Brenda and Jim Radtke, Beth and Bob Coppedge, Hank White, Harriet Crommelin and Stephen Marlette, Paul and Sandy Luchtefeld, Meg Nelson, Garrett and Nina Horn, Maunsel and Karen White, Jim and Bert Summerville-Kain, Polli Youngbeck, Donnelle Clark, and Meg Warrington. I hear a great time was had by all.
Hank White attended Didon's party dressed as a director. After the party he returned home to some good serendipitous news. He had a message waiting about live streaming for the Sundance Film Festival awards. By the time he hooked up, the editing award for U.S. Documentary Films was being handed out. The next category was for Best Director and Hank's son, Ryan White, and Ben Cotner were announced as the winners. Hank said it was truly amazing watching and listening to his son being recognized as Best Director and then seeing him accept the award live.
The Emerald Coast Cattle Baron's Ball held its second branding party Jan. 23 at Seagar's. Barbara Miller, Don and Betty Hefner, Ray and Martha Jones, Sandy and Greig Buckley, Tim Krueger, Wanda Duke, Ken Hair, and Donna Johns were some who attended.
I hear that Kent Lillie enjoyed a game of golf with Sanford & Son's Demond Wilson while he was here last week.
Escape to Create artist Jenny Krasner's work was celebrated at the Seaside home of Marsha Dowler last Sunday at a meet and greet there. Krasner is currently on sabbatical at Seaside for the month. Her work hangs in the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art.
Lynn Wesson, Carol Rankin, and Gale Culling attended a Sinfonia dinner for Jamie Bernstein last week.
Kent and Peggy Lillie hosted Anne and Chuck White last week for dinner preceding their winter getaway to Miami. Joining them were Hollis and Penelope Risley and Allen and Hilary Butler. Hollis was just elected the new president of the Sandestin Owners Association and Hilary is launching her new magazine next month, �Inside the Gates� for Sandestin residents.
Dude and Gayle Klutts escaped the cold of Northwest Florida to sunny Beverly Hills, then on to San Francisco to visit their son, Chad.
Hilary Butler, Lisa Reaves, Lynne Means, and Peggy Lillie all enjoyed lunch at Chan�s Wine World at Grand Boulevard on Saturday.
St. Rita Catholic Church parishioners fed 520 people at its bi-weekly fish fry last Friday.
WaterColor Resort received a third-place ranking from Travel + Leisure magazine for its list of Florida's most romantic resorts.
VisitFlorida ranked Grayton Beach State Park as one of five of Florida Beaches for a Great State (Park) of Mind. They said the park is a wonder of nearly 2,000 acres in South Walton, and encompasses one of the most stunning, unblemished beaches in the United States. We agree.
The Pearl Hotel is the newest member of the Southern Living Hotel Collection, a small, curated group of independent, four-and five-star level hotels, resorts and inns that span 18 Southern states.
Grayton Beer Company had reason to celebrate this week as they bottled and kegged their first beers.
In travels, Allison Yii is touring China.
Jimbo Holloway went to St. Lucia.
Les Porterfield visited Cape Canaveral.
DuRee Stewart went to Athens, Ga.
Stephanie and Peter Burke visited Biloxi.
Valerie Thompson went to California.
Murray and Rebecca Balkcom visited Charleston.
And, I am back from a wonderful, warm and sunny cruise to Jamaica.
Sympathy is expressed to Paul Maum in the passing of his sister in North Carolina.
And to Whitney Rowan in the death of her mom, Barbara, who we all knew and loved. Whitney and Barbara's friends held a celebration of life party at her home Monday night and toasted a beautiful person. Here's to you, BB. You will be missed! I will never forget you and your pinks on your porch.
Get well quick wishes go out to Eileen West.
Wish a "happy birthday" today to Realtor Murray Balkcom, and Dread Clampitt's Kenny Oliverio.
On Sunday to Shannon Johnson, KB Dalal, and Terry Olive.
Monday to Linda Patterson, and Mary Lutz.
Tuesday to JoAnn Graham.
Wednesday to Dawn Moliterno, Christy Gibson, music-man Shannon Wallace, and For the Health of It's Ed Berry.
Thursday to Johndra Culp.
And Friday to Victoria Valpone, and Melanie Cissone.
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From CBS Boston this morning-
Monopoly Fans Vote To Add Cat Token, Get Rid Of Iron
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Scottie dog has a new nemesis in Monopoly after fans voted in an online contest to add a new cat token to the property trading game, replacing the iron, toy maker Hasbro Inc. announced Wednesday.
The results were announced after the shoe, wheelbarrow and iron were neck and neck in the final hours of voting that sparked passionate efforts by fans to save their favorite tokens and businesses eager to capitalize on publicity surrounding pieces that represent their products.
The vote on Facebook closed just before midnight on Tuesday, marking the first time that fans have had a say on which of the eight tokens to add and which one to toss. The pieces identify the players and have changed quite a lot since Parker Brothers bought the game from its original designer in 1935.
Rhode Island-based Hasbro announced the new piece Wednesday morning.
Let me state for the record that this is a horrible idea on many levels. First off just think about how poor Scottie the Dog token feels about this development. Alone at the top of the heap and now this johnny come lately kitty cat just saunters on up and weasels their way on the board.
Then there's the whole classic angle of the game. Monopoly is a classic, no doubt about it. I feel strongly you should never tinker with the classics.
Only a crazy single woman harboring tons of cats in her apartment would think this is a good idea. Oh and along that vein and pardon my little tangent that I'm about to take here but I think that you'll agree it's a tangent worth taking-
Warning to all single men out there-
If you're out in the evening and get invited back to a woman's apartment for a "nightcap" and once you get inside the apartment, anticipating to get all up in her business- no matter how hot she may be, no matter how intelligent she may seem or how much you two seem to have in common-
If she's harboring 3 or more cats- RUN! Don't look back. Just run!!!! In my experience from back in my bachelor days every one of these multiple cat hoarding single broads are batshit crazy (and I don't mean batshit crazy in the I wanna tie you up and play sex games kinda kinky way) I mean batshit crazy in the emotionally unstable kinda way.
So bringing this post back on topic I'm assuming that the majority of people who voted for the cat token to replace the classic iron token are batshit crazy emotionally unstable single cat hoarders.
And is that who you really want making decisions about who decides the fate of your classic board game tokens?
I think not.


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March 6, 2001
UC Santa Barbara senior shortstop Jeff Bannon is the Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced today. The Camarillo, California native is in his fourth season at UCSB, his third as a full-time starter.
Bannon hit .417 (5-for-12) in three Gaucho wins last week, clubbing three doubles and a home run while chalking up seven RBI and scoring five runs. He went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in UCSB's 15-4 romp at Loyola Marymount. In the Gauchos' doubleheader sweep of Temple, he combined to go 3-for-7 with three two-baggers and four RBI. Bannon leads the Big West with a .469 average and 10 doubles.
Last week, senior lefthander Rylie Ogle was named Big West Pitcher of the Week for his performance at Loyola Marymount two weekends ago.
Barring poor weather, UCSB will play a three-game series at Cal this weekend. The Gauchos are currently atop the Big West standings at 8-4 overall.


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Von der Grenze bis vor Warschau
Description: Photographs and descriptions of the campaign in Poland and the east, featuring Hitler's role as commander and planner. A propaganda work glorifying Hitler and the German soldiers.
Date: 1939
Creator: Hoffmann, Heinrich, 1885-1957.
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