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It's entirely possible that Cleveland Indians tickets could bring plenty of excitement to the AL Central. To do that they'll have to have a little more consistency and some sticky fingers. A trip back in time shows that Cleveland was able to gain the edge in the division last season and hang on for long periods of time. But when push came to shove things broke down and the Indians eventually gave in to Detroit.
The 2013 MLB season brings room for optimism for Indians ticket holders. It remains to be seen whether new Manager Terry Francona can bring that steady hand to the Indians. he did pretty well in Boston but now that he's made his way to Cleveland we'll see whether the rubber hits the road. He'll be working with less and asking more so it's going to take some astute moves to keep the Indians relevant.
He's going to have to find some way to get better production from his starting pitching. Justin Masterson and Ubaldo Jiminez are capable but not dominating as evidenced by their showing last season where they managed to win about half the time. If this pair can't improve on that the Indians are in trouble…..unless they find a gem or two among the remaining arms. Closing game isn't the issue. Chris Perez, he of the sharp tongue, is one of the better in the division but he really needs to keep his mouth shut and play ball.
The lineup looks like Michael Brantley playing leadoff followed by Jason Kipnis and Asdrubal Cabrera. Cabrera especially needs to be as productive in the later parts of the season as he is in the early stages. He's not an inspirational leader.
Overall, Cleveland Indians tickets have the potential but there's some shaky areas that need improvement. It's going to be the job of Manager Terry Francona to keep things glued together.


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"We have now sunk to a depth at which re-statement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men." Orwell
"Men are so simple of mind and so dominated by immediate needs that the deceitful man can easily find those ready to be deceived." Machiavelli
The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one... credulity is a cheap and dangerous quality. - Shaw
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OK, well, maybe there are a few places even prettier than Mukilteo, but I'm not moving.
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- September 3, 2012 at 8:49 AM
- Sid Schwab said...
Hmmm. Mukilteo. Just occurred to me: Are you someone I know, professionally?
- September 5, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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Infinite Atlas is an interactive atlas by artist William Beutler that maps all the locations mentioned in David Foster Wallace's epic, Infinite Jest. This is an extension of an earlier project, Infinite Boston, and it's pretty awesome. You can check out the interactive map here and there's a limited edition print available here.


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Rob Sprague was promoted to managing partner of LongHorn Steakhouse's Grand Rapids location.
Michigan Medical PC hired Debra Bayus as a nurse practitioner at Holland Gastroenterology.
David Buday and Ken Hofman were elected to Miller Johnson's management committee.
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The Commercial Alliance of Realtors presented the following awards: Doug Taatjes, of NAI West Michigan, Realtor of the Year; John Kuiper and Duke Suwyn, of Grubb & Ellis/Paramount Commerce, and Stanley Wisinski III, of The Wisinski Group, Project/Transaction of the Year; Eric Starck, of Rhoades McKee PC, and Bill VanderSluis, of McShane & Bowie PLC, Affiliate Service Achievement Award; Laura VanderLaan, of NAI West Michigan, Assistant of the Year; and Bob Horn, of CB Richard Ellis, Realtors Active in Politics Achievement Award.
David Bell, of GMB Architecture+Engineering, earned the Green House Gas Inventory Quantifier certification.
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EUGENE, Ore. -- SELCO Community CU President/CEO Ava Milosevich will retire on Feb. 1, 2007. Milosevich has led the credit union for the last 16 years. While she is retiring from full-time work, she plans on being an active consultant. Under Milosevich, the CU has grown from $120 million to $668 million in assets, from 83 employees in three branches to 230 employees in 11 branches across six counties, and from 29,000 to 85,000 members. SELCO is notable for its diverse product offerings that it operates under its SELCO Companies umbrella, including real estate, business, investment, and insurance products. Milosevich has been active on the national scene as chairwoman of NACUSO and as a director for CUNA. The board will utilize a search committee to find her successor.


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Greenbank Farm solar project sees new life
A half-complete solar energy project at the Greenbank Farm looks to be moving forward again.
Kelly Keilwitz, owner of Whidbey Sun and Wind, approached the commissioners for the Port of Coupeville Wednesday with a plan to eventually finish the project while helping local nonprofits at the same time.
"As you well know, we have a bunch of bare racks at the Greenbank Farm," Keilwitz said to the commissioners.
In 2011, the three commissioners designated one acre of land at the publicly owned farm for solar energy production.
Three entities came forward to install solar arrays at the farm with the hopes of taking advantage of a community solar energy state production incentive of up to $1.08 per kilowatt hour.
Two investor groups formed and were able to install arrays on half of the land. Those arrays produce 75 kilowatts of electricity. The third investment group known as Newport Equity Fund, which is based in California and leased the other half of the property, wasn't able to come up with a list of investors that could pass muster with the state. Half of the racks at the Greenbank Farm have sat empty.
Keilwitz said Whidbey Sun and Wind has negotiated a buyout for the lease and the improvements the investment group made on the property.
Sun and Wind staff have to find investors as soon as possible to participate in the community solar project. The state production incentive that makes the project an attractive investment expires in 2020. Keilwitz said as that date approaches there will be a lower return in investment.
To attract interest in the project, he is hoping people would invest on behalf of charitable organizations. A charity will receive a share of the project, which would provide nonprofits with a new funding source through 2020.
"We think its going to be attractive to donors," said Paul Dickerson, operations manager for Whidbey Sun and Wind.
Port commissioner Marshall Bronson questioned whether Whidbey Sun and Wind has found a receptive audience to the proposal.
Sun and Wind staff started developing their plan about a month ago. Keilwitz said he reached to to nonprofit leaders and the plan is currently going through legal review.
Bronson added that the port should make sure the state reviews and approves Whidbey Sun and Wind's plan and list of investors.
Fellow commissioner Benye Weber suggested asking a state legislator to contact the state Attorney General's Office for assistance.
Dickerson said he didn't know yet how long it will take to round up suitable investors. But once the money is found, installation of the final panels would take about three weeks.
"We've got all the pieces in place except for funding," Dickerson said. Once complete the new panels will produce 75 kilowatts and generate around $95,000 in revenue per year. The Port of Coupeville receives $200 a year plus 1 percent of revenue.
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It's well known that Moore Catholic coach Rich Postiglione is not one for alibis, giving or receiving. All he wants his players to do is play the game as hard as he coaches.
"I'm pleased with this group," the 16th-year mentor says. "They punch the clock and they try hard.
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The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
April 2000/Volume 23, no. 4
We have a special offer for cotton producers, and we need your help
EPA and OSHA have issued a chemical advisory for 2,4 DCP, a chemical
feedstock for herbicides
According to Biology of Reproduction (3-00), a metabolite of methoxychlor insecticide may contribute to male infertility
The Berkeley School of Public Health has begun a five-year study to investigate environmental health concerns of infants and childrenL
Quick! What is the worst pesticide of all time?
A report on the show '20/20' -- that organically grown produce carries greater amounts of bacteria when compared with conventionally produced foods
Additional evidence indicates that amphibian populations are declining worldwide, and some people think pesticide use may be partly responsible
According to USDA, U.S. introduction of the Siberian moth would make us forget about gypsy moth problems
EPA has released the revised risk assessment for ethyl parathion
The EPA is asking for comments on the revised risk assessment of phosmet
Revised risk assessments for disulfoton (Phorate) are available
The EPA faces a difficult challenge in deciding how much of the population to protect
D. Kucinich introduced a bill that would require all genetically modified
food to be subject to the food additive review process of FDA
According to USDA, American farmers will plant significantly less acreage to genetically modified crops this year
Ralph Nader is calling for additional regulation of biotechnology
has issued a Special Local Need registration for in-state growers to use
clomazone (Command) to control grass and dicot weeds in squash
Look for "Flycracker," a new biodegradable pesticide, to control fly larvae
Spinosad and/or phloxine B (a red dye) may prove to be an effective alternative to malathion to control Mediterranean fruit fly
USDA scientists have identified corn lines that European corn borers find less attractive
you want to know where your government dollars are going (and you have the
guts to look), seek out the Federal Register
If you need to know the latest on methyl bromide
The EPA 6(a)(2) regulation seems to be in conflict with attorney-client privileged information
The EPA wants to resolve the 'inert' issue within a year
We have a special offer for cotton producers, and we need your help. Along with Mark Risse, we have developed a survey tool to measure your implementation of IPM in cotton. If you will be part of our project, you will receive 1) a clear picture of IPM on your farm and areas for improvement, 2) one hour of pesticide recertification credit from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and 3) a free subscription to the Georgia Pest Management Newsletter.
Your part of the project is not difficult, and it will not take a lot of your time. We will ask you to complete a survey of your cotton IPM strategies, such as scouting, weed management, etc. The survey will take no longer than 15-20 minutes. The survey also comes with information about how you can improve IPM on your operation. Send the survey into us. After the cotton season is over, we will call you for a 5-10 minute telephone interview to see if this project has helped you.
We hope to achieve several important results from this project.
1) Georgia is doing a good job in cotton IPM. Pesticide use is only a fraction of what it once was. However, our growers are not getting proper credit. This project will demonstrate how much cotton IPM has progressed.
2) With this IPM information, Georgia cotton will become the IPM benchmark for all other cotton states to follow. With increased public scrutiny and concern about pesticides, it would be valuable for public relations, regulatory relations, and marketing for us Georgia to be the recognized IPM leader in cotton.
3) You will help our cotton research team focus research on the areas in which you need more information to produce cotton more efficiently.
The EPA and OSHA
have issued a chemical advisory for 2,4 DCP, a chemical feedstock for
herbicides. Skin exposure to small amounts of this heated chemical
can kill. This advisory will be addressed to workers in chemical plants, not for
consumers or people who live near a chemical plant. For more information,
contact Joe Carra at EPA (202-260-1815 or firstname.lastname@example.com)
(U. of Me. Campus Safety News, 3-2000).
According to Biology of Reproduction (3-00), a metabolite of methoxychlor insecticide may contribute to male infertility. The researchers report that rat Leydig cells (the cells that produce testosterone), produce less of the hormone when exposed to a metabolite of methoxychlor. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 3-16-00)
The Berkeley School of Public Health has begun a five-year study to investigate environmental health concerns of infants and children. The study will track more than 500 women through pregnancy (and until the children are two years old) and evaluate their exposure to pesticides, dust, endotoxins, and allergens in order to determine the effects of environmental exposures.
The study will be conducted in the Salinas Valley in California. The Valley was chosen because there is considerable year-round agriculture. (Calif. Agriculture, 9,10-99)
Quick! What is the worst pesticide of all time? Did you say DDT? What pesticide has directly saved more human lives than all other pesticides put together? The answer, again, is probably DDT. Do not forget that malaria strikes up to ½ billion people each year, 90 percent in Africa. DDT is an inexpensive tool for a mosquito control program. An editorial in the American Council on Health Sciences warns that the ban on DDT in Mozambique could exacerbate their flooding problems because malaria may become rampant. Many southern African nations have resumed DDT sprays to help control malaria. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 3-23-00) It is very easy for us in the United States to point the finger at other countries and their pesticide use. What if you were asked to choose between DDT sprays and increased risk of malaria for your children?
A report on the show '20/20' reported that organically grown produce carries greater amounts of bacteria when compared with conventionally produced foods. The report indicated that bacterial contamination was greatest for organic foods, although it was not clear if the bacteria were hazardous to human health. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 2-25-00). These results are not surprising; organic farmers often use manures to fertilize their crops. If the manures and foods are properly handled and applied, the human risk from bacteria on the food is very low. Likewise, pesticide risks are generally very low if the pesticides are applied in strict accordance with the label.
Additional evidence indicates that amphibian populations are declining worldwide, and some people think pesticide use may be partly responsible (CNN News, 4-13-00). Other possible factors include habitat loss, exotic predators, pollution, and degradation of the ozone layer. A Georgia Congressman (Jack Kingston) is calling for a $2 million appropriation to investigate the causes of the amphibian decline. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 3-30-00)
I am definitely in favor of further investigation. If amphibian populations are declining all over, something is wrong, and we ignore this signal at our peril. However, pesticides are the low-hanging fruit of public action. Let us not point the finger at pesticides too quickly because we may miss other factors that may be more important.
According to USDA, U.S. introduction of the Siberian moth would make us forget about gypsy moth problems. This pest is one of the top three economic pests in Russia, where it defoliates spruce, larch, and fir trees. The USDA is working to determine how the pest might come to the United States and ways to prevent the problem. Their strategy includes pheromone traps at U.S. ports of entry and maps of Siberian moth habitat in Russia (so we would know to be careful with products from those areas). (Ag. Research, 4-00)
The EPA has released the revised risk assessment for ethyl parathion; to no one's surprise, worker risks are potentially very high. Ethyl parathion is a 'hot' chemical that will put you in the hospital if you handle it carelessly.
The EPA uses the 'margin of exposure (MOE)' to evaluate worker risks to pesticides. A MOE of more than 100 is considered acceptable. The currently estimated MOE for ethyl parathion is '1' for mixer/loaders and applicators. There is also concern for workers who re-enter fields treated with ethyl parathion. Ethyl parathion is also 'very highly toxic' to birds, bees, small mammals, fish, and aquatic invertebrates.
I worked with ethyl parathion extensively while employed with EPA. A negotiated settlement eliminated many use patterns and restricted ethyl parathion to aerial application. The negotiation was somewhat distasteful (because the only players were EPA and the registrant), but I could not deny the uncomfortably small safety margins for many ethyl parathion use patterns. One grower in Pennsylvania told me that his children helped him apply ethyl parathion with backpack sprayers. I told him that he was the reason that EPA would apply further restrictions to the use of ethyl parathion. His actions were not illegal, but no one should apply ethyl parathion with a backpack sprayer.
There is a lesson here. If you use pesticides unsafely, the EPA is painted into a corner. We (pesticide applicators) want to demonstrate that further restrictions are not necessary because we know how to use powerful technology safely. When I gave my son a hatchet, he had to show me that he could use it responsibly. When a friend of his (a wild child) came to visit, we put the hatchet away. DON'T USE PESTICIDES IRRESPONSIBLY, AND DON'T GIVE THEM TO PEOPLE WHO WILL! [If you want to save aldicarb (Temik), do not use it to kill feral dogs/cats, and do not give Temik to your friends who will.]
Comments on the revised risk assessment are due May 1. Contact Karen Angulo (703-308-8004 or email@example.com) for details.
Purely from my point of view: I will be surprised if ethyl parathion products remain available. The Agency is gunning for organophosphates, and ethyl parathion is the most toxic organophosphate available. The registrant may squeeze some additional time from EPA, but don't get stuck with a large inventory of ethyl parathion. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 3-16-00)
The EPA is asking for comments on the revised risk assessment of phosmet (Imidan). The Agency has reduced the food safety factor from 10X to 3X due to additional data that indicate a lower dietary risk than originally estimated. Additionally, EPA considers environmental risks for phosmet to be relatively low, except for high bee toxicity. These findings are good news for peaches in the Southeast. After EPA pulled the plug on methyl parathion for peaches, peach growers switched to phosmet.
However, EPA still estimates significant occupational risks associated with phosmet. We hope to fund an extensive project to quantify occupational risks and identify when/where they occur. If significant risks are identified, the project should help us to recommend strategies to protect workers using phosmet.
Comments are due by May 19. Review the phosmet risk assessment at www.epa.gov/pesticides
Revised risk assessments for disulfoton (Phorate) are available at www.epa.gov/pesticides Comments are due by May 9. (Federal Register (FR) 3-10-00)
The EPA faces a difficult challenge in deciding how much of the population to protect. The EPA has chosen to regulate pesticides on the 99.9th percentile of exposure.
Although that concept seems complex, it is easily explained. If your consumption of apples is the 50th percentile, then 50 percent of the population eat fewer apples than you eat (and 50% eat more). A person in the 75th percentile (for apple consumption) eats more apples than 75 percent of the population. Someone in the 99.9th percentile eats more apples that 99.9 percentof the population; if you select 1,000 people, the person in the 99.9th percentile will eat more apples than the other 999 people do. Maybe you met this kid, she (or he) collected apples (or lemons or melons) from everybody else in the lunchroom at school and ate them.
If pesticides are applied to apples (or lemons or melons), eating more apples (or lemons or melons), may expose you to more pesticide. Consuming the pesticide residue on one apple is not dangerous, but suppose you eat 25 apples (or lemons or melons), every day (to keep 25 doctors away)? Should EPA protect the person that eats apples (or lemons or melons) at the 50th percentile, or should the regulations also protect the person that eats 50 apples (or lemons or melons) every day?
Some activist groups want EPA to regulate at the 100th percentile, meaning that you could eat an unlimited number of apples (or lemons or melons) and still have no risk from pesticide residues on the food. That point of view seems unreasonable. Eating an unlimited number of apples (or lemons or melons) every day could possibly kill for several reasons unrelated to pesticide use. Conversely, industry groups call the 99.9th percentile overly conservative. A person could also argue that the kid that collected all the apples (or lemons or melons) in the lunchroom should not be at additional risk from pesticides.
The point. If you restrict pesticides (or anything else) too much, you rob society of the benefits associated with that technology. On the other hand, if you do not regulate technology sufficiently, you may be exposing society to inordinate risks. I do not envy EPA the task of establishing pesticide restrictions.
Representative D. Kucinich introduced a bill that would require all genetically modified food to be subject to the food additive review process of FDA. Additional legislation from Kucinich last year would require labeling of all genetically modified foods. Technically these statements are not true; almost all food has been genetically modified through plant breeding. Under this bill, industry would be required to pay for FDA testing. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 3-16-00)
According to USDA, American farmers will plant significantly less acreage to genetically modified crops this year. A recent USDA survey indicates that plantings of genetically engineered corn will drop 24 percent; about 19 percent of the U.S. corn acreage is expected to be planted to genetically engineered corn (down from 25% in 1999). The causes for the corn decline are thought to be consumer resistance and a decline in pressure from European corn borer. U.S. acreage of genetically engineered cotton and soybeans are predicted to decline by a small margin. (AP 4-1-00)
Ralph Nader is calling for additional regulation of biotechnology. Nader is a well-known consumer activist and the presidential candidate of the Green Party (I did not even know we had such a party). Nader endorses regulatory policy proposed by the Council for Responsible Genetic, specifically:
1) end commercialization of genetically engineered products and hold corporations responsible for any negative consequences of products currently on the market,
2) abolish ownership of all forms of life (if this happens, you can kiss a lot of genetic research good-bye),
3) end corporate control over food and health (if you want this to happen, demand more funding for public research, i.e., universities),
4) strengthen public regulation of biotechnology.
I do not agree with all of these points, but I am concerned that the science of biotechnology is outpacing regulation. A look at the history of pesticides will reveal that we did considerable environmental damage and endangered human health before Congress enacted substantial regulation of pesticides.
Georgia has issued a Special Local Need registration for in-state growers to use clomazone (Command) to control grass and dicot weeds in squash.
Look for 'Flycracker,' a new biodegradable pesticide, to control fly larvae. The larvicide causes some organs to dehydrate, and the adult fly cannot emerge. The active ingredients are carbohydrates that naturally degrade in soil and water. Initial tests at the University of Maryland looked promising. (Kan. Pesticide Newsletter via Alabama Pesticide Information, 3-16-00)
Spinosad and/or
phloxine B (a red dye) may prove to be an effective alternative to malathion to
control Mediterranean fruit fly. Currently, the discovery of this
serious pest in the mainland United States results in widespread application of
malathion, an organophosphate insecticide. Public concerns about malathion are
causing problems for the program because it essential to prevent Med fly
establishment on the mainland.
USDA scientists are investigating spinosad and phloxine B as a replacement for malathion. Early results indicate that these materials combined with bait can be effective against Med fly. Additionally, spinosad and phloxine B have much less impact on populations of beneficial insects. (Ag. Research, 4-00)
USDA scientists have identified corn lines that European corn borers find less attractive. European corn borer causes $350 million in losses each year, and additional economic/environmental costs are incurred with pesticide applications to control this pest. However, European corn borers lay fewer eggs on two lines of corn, B-96 and Illinois A. Scientists hope to introduce these repellent traits into corn lines with desirable agronomic traits. (Ag. Research, 4-00)
If you want to know where your government dollars are going (and you have the guts to look), seek out the Federal Register. It is easy to find http://fr.cos.com/
The Federal Register is the ultimate source for federal pesticide regulations (and any others). If you are not endowed with great patience (and a lot of time), subscribe to the Georgia Pest Management Newsletter.
If you need to know the latest on methyl bromide, visit http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/mb/mebrweb.htm
The EPA 6(a)(2) regulation seems to be in conflict with attorney-client privileged information. According to 6(a)(2), pesticide registrants are required to report any information that concerns a risk associated with a pesticide. For example, if a company hears about a fish kill associated with one of their pesticides, the company must report the incident to EPA. What if an expert who discovered the risk information was retained by an attorney who was working for the pesticide registrant? Other laws protect information that passes between an attorney and their client. The EPA says that pesticide companies must report the information, but industry organizations do not agree. Look for this issue to be battled out in court. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 3-23-00)
The EPA wants to resolve the 'inert' issue within a year. Pesticides are made of two things, active ingredients (they control the pest) and inert ingredients (usually added to make the pesticide mix with water, stick to plants, etc.). Companies must disclose active ingredients on the pesticide label, but most inerts do not have to be identified. Public action groups argue (and they may be right) that inerts should be disclosed because the inerts can also pose threats to human health. Industry contends that identification of inerts would compromise some market advantages. The industry may also have a point, but I find it difficult to believe that competitors could not easily guess or determine the inert components of any pesticide. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 3-23-00)
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What it is: Cassava, also known as yams (not the oceanic ones!) are edible tubers that grow on a certain family of tree. Commonly grown in parts of West Africa they are exported to other countries raw, cooked or in pill or powdered form for their health properties.
Legend has it that cassava can increase the chance of a woman falling pregnant with fraternal twins or triplets, by causing hyperovulation (more than one egg dropping at once). Tribes that regularly eat yams as part of their daily diet are said to have some of the highest rates of multiple birth in the world.
How it tastes: Yams have a creamy taste. They also have a more starchy and fibrous texture than similar tasting food (such as potato or sweet potato). They can be quite bland, so often need some sauce or flavoring added.
Tips: Yams are often confused with the sweet potato – however the two are completely different. Many western stores sell sweet potatoes, incorrectly labelled as yams. Yams can also grow as big as 100 pounds. Yams should always be cooked to remove cyanogenic glycosides which can have ill effects on the human body.
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hey i was wondering if i could spray the inside of my antec 900 case with black spray paint.. will it look good? any suggestoions
It will look black. What do you think? It's your judgment on color.
depends on the rest of your theme. ive always found black satin to be easy to spray universally so you wont have high gloss spots and low gloss spots.
I don't know. It'd look different that's for sure.
I don't think I've ever seen the inside of a case painted with another color other than what it came stock.
It will look fine so long as you don't get hair in it(stupid cat).
if you want to show off your neon/uv then use flat black rather than satin or gloss
the flat will absorb the light and not relfect any at all
Heres a video by mnpctech :thumb
lol hes in a proper sray bay with mask and still using the crappy spray can and u wet sand it before u spray not after.
if u want a shiny finish like a car use a mat colour and then just use a clear coat or called lacquer
i never use that self etching ,.....yeah its great primer but 97 cent walmart brand primer works great
The 900 is black as standard, so why paint it black?
*hits self in head* of course.
Lol Monty. I'd like to see the Antec 900 in Piano Black.
It might be close to glossy, but it might seem nice.
Or maybe just the matte black.
Oh the possibilites. Hahah.
Piano black would look good. Matte black would look awesome with really bright LEDs in the case. Like Darth Vader but a PC case...
Vader was more a gloss, spit polished black.
His helmet anyway.
Fine. Either way - if you took Darth Vader black, added a load of red LEDs / cold cathodes it would look awesome.
That'd be pretty cool.
Thanks guys, heres the computer painting article that video was taken from :Thumb
prsonaly i think any colour except silver looks great ive seen antec 900s painted black and they look great soo go ahead and do it you wont be disapointed:)
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I was installing Norton Antivirus in one of the computers at home when I got this error message, see below. Yes, I was able to find a solution but I wanted to know the reason for this error. I have to install Norton antivirus to two (2) more PCs at home.
Anybody knows the reason so this would be prevented?
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The installation encountered an error and is unable to continue.
You will now be directed to the Symantec support website. 9999,171
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Hello PeterF,
The error may have occurred due to a bug in the Norton Antivirus setup which could have been fixed when you access the Symantec support website as you have been told in the error message.
If you were able to download another setup for the Norton antivirus I will advice that you use that one for installing on the other two computers so as to avoid encountering the same problem. But since you have already found the solution to the problem then you do not have a thing to worry about.
Hope this helps.
Clair Charles
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On Saturday, April 27, the Somerset Hills YMCA will celebrate YMCA's Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event that encourages kids and families to live healthfully and to stay active.
Healthy Kids Day will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Y, 140 Mount Airy Rd in Basking Ridge. Numerous community organizations will participate with activities and exhibits that promote healthy living.
Busy schedules and life's daily demands make it difficult for parents to ensure that their children are practicing healthy habits regularly. As a non-profit, the Somerset Hills YMCA's cause is to support families by strengthening the community through youth development and healthy living.
"At the Somerset Hills YMCA, we know that often parents struggle to keep their kids physically and intellectually active every day. We want to ensure that fewer kids are at risk of childhood obesity and more kids excel in school," said David Carcieri, President and CEO of the Somerset Hills YMCA. "Our hope is that Healthy Kids Day will help parents motivate kids to stay active and to keep learning – important building blocks for a healthy future."
Many U.S. children do not get the daily recommended hours of physical activity and reading, as well as daily amounts of healthy foods. According to the latest findings of the YMCA's Family Health Snapshot – a survey of parents that gauges their children's activity levels during the school year – only 19 percent of children get 60 minutes of physical activity, only 17 percent read books for fun, and only 12 percent eat at least eight fruits and vegetables daily.
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"With a keen understanding of the need to encourage health and wellness among children, the Y is a guiding force in the areas of nurturing our youth and inspiring healthy living," commented Abbey Arwady, event coordinator and the Y's Director of Youth. "The Y is proud to host this event and partner with community organizations to promote the importance of health in mind, body and spirit."
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I am that rare specimen among American Jews of my generation who are of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) descent: two of my grandparents were born in this country. Regaled as a child with stories of how my Amerikaner-geboren grandmother opened her home to the greenhorns from the old country, I nevertheless had little appreciation for the immigrant experience until I read the 1934 novel Call it Sleep, by Henry Roth. I stumbled across the book about twenty years ago, precisely at the point of being ready to open a chapter, if you will, of my own history. I'd become drawn to Jewish-American literature and was researching the subject to prepare myself to teach a course on it when I found a tattered paperback of this novel among the used books in the Friends of the Durham County Library annual sale. Stuck among the romances, with their provocative covers, the novel called out to me: Take me! Have I got a deal for you! (It was only a quarter.) Never was a book so alluring: it demanded my choosing, and I've been wedded to it ever since.
Call it Sleep engages me on many levels. I like to talk about the structure and the imagery, and about the Freudian undertones. But I like most to read the novel as a book about Jews in America, and about their (several) languages. Given the fact that the name Kitty O'Shea is written on the flyleaf of my dog-eared copy, I know that all kinds of people read and probably enjoy this book. But for me it served as a passage to a heritage. Call it Sleep? I call it Wonderful!
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How do we define true believers?
July 2, 2014
The U.S....
Mt....pontificous idioficous. Lol I just can't help laughing out loud..what an ego...so full of narrow minded thought...shows how dangerous one gets when they believe "god is on their side.". Does he ever leave his computer?
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Typical Republican response Michael. Repeal it with no alternative. Just pretend that we don't have a problem, right?
This wasn't a problem when jobs came with family health insurance.
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There is a bigger picture. Monday's decision was about a few methods of contraception. Tuesday's order for lower courts to reconsider cases in which employers claimed religious objections to all contraceptives broadened the ruling. It got even broader Thursday. Religious non-profits can complete a form certifying their objection to providing coverage for contraception, and the insurer will provide the coverage directly. The non-profit does not provide the coverage or pay. The court used this fact to justify their decision Monday. Thursday the court ruled that the nonprofit accommodation of simply signing a form is also a violation of religious liberty.
Companies now have filed suits to be allowed to discriminate because of their religious beliefs. Imagine the directions that could go. Unmarried mothers? People of color? Adulters? Wrong religion? No religion? Whose religious belief trumps whose?
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My understanding is that Hobby Lobby does pay for 16 different types of contraceptive means for its employees & did so for many years, long before the ACA mandate.
Their protest is in regards to the 4 types that they believe are abortion inducing, including the morning after pill, the week after pill, the IUD with progestin, & some type of copper uterine device. They don't want to pay for those for their employees because of their pro-life stance & their belief these 4 types terminate a life.
Whether they are right or wrong, they are very passionate in their beliefs & feel they cannot go against them. Those on the other side of the issue are passionate in their beliefs, also.
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I want my employer to cover Band-aids and Advil.
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28 states mandated contraceptive coverage before the ACA. But I'm sure it was Obama's fault. Did HL sue any states?
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We haven't had a "great" president since Roosevelt.
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Finally! ... reported yesterday that other media outlets are broadcasting what many of us have been saying for years...worst excuse of a president in modern times. A true leader would reach across party lines and MAKE both sides come together. You never see in the news accounts where he has called party leaders to the WH to dicuss anything at the same time. Lock them in a room together and no supper until things get legislated...please grow a ____.
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"...fast track to enslaving us by this tyrannical administration!"
"Not slavery? What else would you call it when you are no longer free to decide for yourself how best to provide for yourself and your family?"
I'd like to add to those comments. Are any of you aware of what's happening with the new regulations on school lunches? And with the new "Smart Snacks for Schools" program? (It is my understanding we can thank Mama Obama for spearheading these programs.)
How about the possibility of mandatory collection of babies' DNA, which will be then sent to the government and, in turn, will allow the government the potential to control every American's health under Obamacare?
Tyranny is making its way into our lives without many of us realizing it.
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You know that last station you filled up your car had it's gasoline refined by Koch Industries ? I won't go so far as to call you a hypocrite because to do so would be absurd.
The following question is meant with the utmost sincerity: Why is providing free birth control to all women in our country such a paramount right ? Why are all people in this country now going to suffer because of this recent supreme court decision ?
I view this as getting your cake and demanding that someone else pay for it ? It is a common liberal theme - food is one thing but birth control is in a completely different category in my opinion.
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Aunty , his religion is of no concern, the fact that he claims to have been a constitutional lawyer and lost 2 cases this past few weeks on a 9-0 ruling by the supreme court, that makes one call his competence to do the job into question. Then he doubled down on immigration reform this week saying he will act by executive order and bypass Congress , remember he is setting precedence for when a different party takes over . Will you so gleefully go along with the executive orders of a Republican or Tea Party President? Great leaders bring the Congress together and accomplish things, you can blame the republicans all you want - who is in charge? How many bills has Harry Reid allowed of the Republicans to come to the floor in the Senate? All they want is to vote on them , he does not even allow that. Partisanship can be controlled by the man in charge ,or it can me made worse , seems to be the latter.
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housafire- what choices do you refer to? I am now required to pay for things that I cannot possibly use nor do I wish to have coverage for. When we have to work the first 4-5 months of the year to pay for the basic services , we have become enslaved . It is not a choice if you want to pay the taxes ,somethings I agree we must contribute to as a collective ,but 4-5 months of our yearly salary? The only choices you have are to work and pay taxes or be a freeloader on the system drawing as much from every program available while doing little or nothing. This is driving the disparity between the haves and have not's. The middle income family gets pressed harder as this disparity and inflation grows. Our government has become a monstrosity that fails to deliver the services we want at an efficient price.
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The Greens are no longer free to decide how best to provide for their family?
If we're going to bring in the slippery slope to totalitarian government over this, we should also look at the totalitarian government at the bottom of the other side of the slope, which is Dominionism. On that side the truth and sincerity of religious belief is being questioned, not just being wondered about as a question. It has even gone beyond questioning to the ease of demonizing opponents. The President's Christian faith is declared inadequate, insincere, phony ,a lie. He is declared a secret Muslim, anti-Christian, or even the anti-Christ
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Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured...but not everyone must prove they are a citizen. Now add this, many of those who refuse, or are unable, to prove they are citizens will receive free insurance paid for by those who are forced to buy insurance because they are citizens. "Obamacare" is a huge part of the fast track to enslaving us by this tyrannical administration! Wake up people. When God and our religious beliefs are forcibly removed from our lives what could possibly go wrong!? Wake up people.
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Houseafire, vasectomies or tubal ligations do not abort babies. Try again.
To my surprise, there is growing evidence that the morning after pill dies not cause abortions, either. One article that I read even said that Catholic Bishops are acknowledging this. Supposedly, the manufacturer is trying to get that warning removed. Has anybody else seen this?
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If you are referring to insurance, then I disagree because you have lots of choices on how to insure your family.
If you are referring to Hobby Lobby, then I offer that there are many female employees who disagree with its decision on birth control coverage. Is that agreeable to everyone?
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Trying to expand health coverage for those who previously didn't have it is slavery? It's not a perfect law but it's certainly not that.
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If I was an atheist and the government dictated that I must sell religious items in my store, and I complained because it violated my freedom of/from religion to offer those items for sale to others, but I invested in companies making those religious items, I would be a hypocrite.
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If you were an atheist and the government dictated that you must sell religious items in your store , would you gladly go along with it or complain because it violates your rights? Hobby Lobby only complained about the after contraception birth control , they were already offering birth control in their existing health plan.
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You should be free to shop there or not and they should be free to choose what health insurance they offer. If you feel you need the morning after pill , obviously you don't think too far ahead. Maybe you need some education classes on the subject to understand how the birds and bees work.
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The country's one-child policy was slightly relaxed in 2013, but the family planning bureaucracy still exists. Since the government instituted the policy 40 years ago, there have been more than 330 million abortions in China, according to health ministry data cited by the Financial Times.
Hobby Lobby Loves China
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Hint - if you need the government to pay for your contraception , you shouldn't run the risk of creating children to satisfy your urges. Most contraception is not 100% effective. Time for people to grow up and assume responsibility for their actions, if you don't want kids , keep your pants zipped up. It's not the government's responsibility to make sure you properly use it, why should they pay for it? If you want to do adult things than act like an adult, don't complain about teens having relations either , that is already covered with free contraception programs. This is strictly a matter of people wanting something for free.
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houseafire - google ABORTION PROVISIONS IN THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT for a PDF fact sheet
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Many consider the morning after pill to be an abortion. That is their belief. Should the government be able to impose it's belief on a business when the ownership opposes such a belief on a fundamental level ? Where is the public interest served when the government imposes its mandate on providing free medical care it deems merely preventative where the elective care being provided is morally objectionable ?
This in no way prevents a woman from exercising her right to choose. It merely makes her financially responsible for exercising that right.
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Washington has an active winter recreation program, managed by the state parks commission through a system of recreation parking lots.
It also has one of the West premier Nordic ski experiences in the Methow Valley, run by a non-profit trails foundation.
Washington's cross-country trail system is different than Oregon's system in that Washington's downhill ski areas tend not to have Nordic centers.
Revenue from winter parking permits in Washington, required at cross-county ski and snowmobile access points, is used to plow parking lots and to groom trails.
In Oregon, the winter parking fee system is handled by the Oregon Department of Transportation and goes only to plow the lots, not maintain trails.
Downhill ski areas are part of the Oregon snow plowing system, unless they choose to opt out (Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo are examples) and plow their lots themselves. To learn about Washington's winter recreation program, look on at www.parks.wa.gov/winter/.
Gifford Pinchot: The national forest headquartered in Vancouver has two areas that are groomed for skiing, Old Man Pass north of Carson and Pine Side and Snow King sno-parks north of Trout Lake.
Expect about 30K groomed at Old Man Pass and 32K at Trout Lake.
The timing for grooming is weather dependent, since both areas are somewhat low at 3,000 feet. Old Man Pass grooming is usually done on Friday and Pine Side/Snow King on Wednesday.
Grooming usually begins in mid-December and ends in mid-March. Keep an eye on winter storms and check the forest Web site for the grooming report at www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/.
The Marble Mountain sno-park south of Mount St. Helens is also popular with skiers. It is groomed for snowmobiling, but the two user groups share the trails.
The scoop: While downhillers hold sway on the south side of U.S. 12 at White Pass, the cross-country skiers reign on the north side. 18K is groomed Thursday through Sunday and holidays; $11 trail fee; 85 miles east of Interstate 5 from exit 68; 509-672-3101, 509-672-3100 (snow phone). www.skiwhitepass.com
Mt. Tahoma Trails Association
The scoop: This backcountry trail network around Mount Rainier features 50 miles of trail, 20 miles of it groomed, with three huts and one yurt for overnight stays and day-use warming. The huts are furnished so overnight visitors need only bring a sleeping bag. Overnight reservations are required, but use is free. The trail network has multiple entry points near Ashford, Wash. The Mount Tahoma Trail Association's map ($8) is vital for navigation; 360-569-2451, www.skimtta.com
The Summit at Snoqualmie
The scoop: The Summit at Snoqualmie has its Nordic center at exit 54 and its snowshoe center at exit 53 from Interstate 90. The Nordic center is open Friday through Sunday, with 50K groomed. Trail fee is $17; 54 miles east of Seattle on I-90; 425-434-7669; 206-236-1600 (snow conditions) www.summitatsnoqualmie.com
Stevens Pass
The scoop: Shuttle buses connect the downhill runs with the Nordic center, which is five miles east on U.S. 2; 27K groomed; $18.50 plus tax trail fee; snowshoe trails, too; schedule varies, but usually open Thursday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 65 miles east of Everett; 206-812-4510; 206-634-1645; www.stevenspass.com.
Methow Valley
The scoop: One of the West's top cross-country ski experiences is in the Methow Valley, on the east slope of Washington's rugged North Cascade mountains.
The Methow has a mix of trails in forests and through ranch land. The latter gives an unusual ski experience in that skiers pass by where people and domestic animals carry out their daily lives during winter.
The trail system uses as a
base the restored Western town of Winthrop, 98 miles north of
150K groomed daily, also trails for snowshoers, kids and dogs, plus a skating rink; $20 for an adult trail pass; 509-996-3287 (info), 800-682-5787 (snow conditions), www.mvsta.com.
Mount Spokane
The scoop: One thing we miss in Oregon is a state park with a winter recreation program.
In Washington, Mount Spokane State
Park has all the bases covered. Besides having a downhill ski area, it
also has snowmobile, cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. 25K is
groomed for skiing, out of the Selkirk Lodge. The park covers 13,919
acres, nearly twice as large as Oregon's largest state park (Silver
Falls); 28 miles northeast of Spokane; 509-238-2220 (info);
509-238-4025 (snow conditions); Spokane Nordic, Mt. Spokane State Park.
49 Degrees North
The scoop: About 50 miles north of Spokane, 49 Degrees North has 16K groomed; $9 trail fee; open Friday-Sunday; 10 miles east of Chewelah; 866-376-4949 (info); 509-935-6649 (snow report); www.ski49n.com.


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Eli Manning isn't just studying recent film of the Bengals this week. He also received a scouting report from the quarterback of the Bengals' last opponent: Older brother Peyton Manning, whose Broncos won at Cincinnati, 31-23, last Sunday.
"Yeah, I talked to him a little bit," Eli Manning said Wednesday. "I talked to him (Tuesday) about their game. Just seeing if there are any tips on certain things. We talked a little bit."
This is just the third time Eli and Peyton Manning have played the same opponent in consecutive weeks.
In 2006, the Titans beat Eli's Giants on Nov. 26 (24-21) and Peyton's Colts on Dec. 3 (20-17) in Nashville. During Eli Manning's rookie season in 2004, the Ravens beat the Giants at home on Nov. 12 (37-14), then lost to the Colts on the road on Nov. 19 (20-17).
Eli Manning didn't share specifics of his brother's scouting report on the Bengals, but he gave his own.
"They have a good defense," he said. "They do a good job of getting to the quarterback, getting the pass rush, and they have some good blitzes, they have a bunch of talented guys back in the secondary. Overall, they're a very sound, talented defense. We're going to have to have great execution."
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NBA Western Conference Playoff: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers
The Spurs took a 2-0 lead in the series after their big win in Game 2. Yes, the Spurs blew out the Clippers once again. Parker came back from a horrendous Game 1 to score 22, leading the Spurs. Chris Paul had another sub-par game, and is looking like his injuries are causing more problems than he is admitting to. Even with the series moving to Los Angeles, don't expect the series to magically change course. The Spurs are rolling and will likely continue to do so.
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The USS Enterprise (CVAN/CVN-65) is the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. It was commissioned on Nov. 25, 1961.
It is still the longest navel vessel in the world. Enterprise is the second-oldest vessel in commission in the United States Navy after the U.S.S. Constitution.
There will be a 50th anniversary party for the ship in Norfolk, Va., starting Nov. 27 and running for several days. Go to the website for more details.
This will probably be the last chance to visit the ship as it is scheduled to be decommissioned in 2013. To all old crew members, hope to see you there.
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Birmingham City are back in action after the international break and Lee Clark will be hoping his side can grab three points against Leeds United At Elland Road.
Follow our kick-by-kick commentary laced with your views and pictures, and stats and analysis as the action unfolds.
It doesn't matter where you are, at the game, listening on the radio or in the pub with friends.
This is a unique live look at the action from our expert.
Birmingham City return from the international break with a trip to Leeds United. At their best this season the Blues have been very impressive but the consistency hasn't been there in the results. Lee Clark will be hoping that his side can transform their fortunes and start to climb the table. Can they snatch all three points at Elland Road or maybe a draw? Or will this be a tough nut to crack and a defeat at the end of the day?
Good afternoon from Elland Road.
Leeds United: Kenny, Lees, Wootton, Pearce, Byram, Murphy, Mowatt, Warnock, Austin, McCormack, Smith. Subs: Cairns, Poleon, Varney, Tonge, Brown, Peltier, Pugh.
Suggestion from the Leeds end is that it could be a 3-5-2 for Brian McDermott's side with Byram, Murphy, Wootton and Smith all starting.
Blues: Randolph, Caddis, Bartley, Burn, Robinson, Murphy, Elliott, Lee, Burke, Novak, Lingard.
Blues subs: Doyle, Lovenkrands, Reilly, Zigic, Shinnie, Ferguson, Gray.
Blues revert to 3-5-2. No Adeyemi or Green in the 18. Lee makes league debut for Blues.
Lee's father, Rob, has just Tweeted wishing his son all the best on his first start.
Lee's game is all about possession, he's a good passer of the ball and likes to sit deep.
Having had longer scan at the personnel, looks as if 3-4-3 more likely. Burke, Lingard flanking Novak at the top end.
Good luck to my son @OllyLee7 making his first start for Birmingham at Leeds #cimeonyiublues!— Rob Lee (@7RobLee) October 20, 2013
Zigic to come on and score, seems to be making a big difference as soon as he comes on the pitch recently! #bcfc— ?BurkeWillTearUApart (@chelzBCFCburke) October 20, 2013
Clark making some bold choices there. Can't say I really understand them. What has Olly Lee done to be anywhere near the first team? #bcfc— David Kelly (@David_DK_Kelly) October 20, 2013
Lee is the 22nd player to start a league game for Blues this season. I reckon they have had 17 debutants, too.
Five changes to the starting line-up. Spector ruled out through injury, sidelined two to three months. Adeyemi presumed to be missing injured, too.
Lee has made just one appearance for Blues since free transfer signing from Barnet. That was as a 90th minute substitute in the Capital One Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle, which went to extra-time. Last season he captained the development squad, when on loan from Barnet.
Blues will be looking for a much happier road trip today - they have lost their last four away games in the league, and not scored in the last three of them.
Leeds went into the international break on the back of five defeats in seven outings.
Come on #bcfc. Most of England are behind you today.— Rob Briggs (@bigbobbycampbel) October 20, 2013
Blues have won their last five league games against Leeds, who have scored just once in that time. Let's hope the sequence is extended.
From my lofty Elland Road vantage spot, can see Green and Hancox taking seats just to the right of the dugouts, for members of the squad who have travelled but did not make the 18.
Leeds wing-backs Byram and Warnock pushing right on. Burn comes over to slide tackle Byram, who bursts into the penalty area after 3 mins.
8 mins - terrible error by Burn, completely misses a diagonal pass forward and McCormack is clean through, but fires straight at Randolp's feet. Huge let-off. Not a good start this by Blues. Sloppy, not cohesive and Leeds on the front foot, they are pressing Blues high up the pitch and their shape seems to suit them.
8 mins - terrible error by Burn, completely misses a diagonal pass forward and McCormack is clean through, but fires straight at Randolp's feet. Huge let-off.
Not a good start this by Blues. Sloppy, not cohesive and Leeds on the front foot, they are pressing Blues high up the pitch and their shape seems to suit them.
Burn does really well most of the time, then makes mistakes like that. Good save Randolph #bcfc— Callum Cox (@callumcoxyyy21) October 20, 2013
13 mins - brilliant ball in behind by Austin, McCormack first time from left of area but at Randolph, who stops shot.
14 mins - Lingard slips ball down inside right channel to Burke, his shot - 'topped' a little - skids past the post. Decent chance.
Randolph keeping us in this game AGAIN #bcfc— Mark (@BrumTaxi67) October 20, 2013


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CAMDEN — Police are seeking three city teens reported missing from their homes.
Alexis Fletcher, 19, was reported missing Thursday from her home in the 2800 block of Hull Road, in the Fairview neighborhood. She is described as black, standing about 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
She was last seen wearing yellow shorts, a black T-shirt and white sneakers. Fletcher has been reported missing twice before and is known to frequent Fairview and Liberty Park.
Keith Walck, 17, was reported missing Wednesday from his home in the 1000 block of North 22nd Street, in East Camden.
He is described as white, about 6 feet, 2 inches tall, about 150 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, white hat and gray sweatpants.
Walck has been reported missing once before and may be in Ocean County or the Williamstown/Sicklerville area. No photo of Walck has been provided.
Zebedee Matthews, 16, was reported missing Thursday from his home in the 600 block of Benson Street. He is described as black, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, about 115 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Matthews has been reported missing 10 times since May 1 and is known to frequent Parkside.
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A Needlelace Legacy: Italy's Aemilia Ars Society
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By Ryan Gierach, West Hollywood, California
The 2015 West Hollywood election campaign is heating up earlier than ever before, with announced candidates establishing positions on the issue de jure – crosswalk safety.
The issue arose again in earnest in the days after June 28 when a 59 year old man crossing at Santa Monica Boulevard at Westmount was struck by a car.
In late January, 2013, two men were struck by a bus as they maneuvered through a crosswalk at Palm Avenue. Both men died.
After council candidate Larry Block formed Cross Safe WeHo, a group of citizens organized to enhance crosswalk safety, a wave of interest in pedestrian safety has washed over the city.
He has complained that the commitment made by council earlier this year to buy flashing lights for certain intersections had not been fulfilled.
As he has raised attention, more neighborhood activists and candidates for city council have jumped on the bandwagon, including Cathy Blaivis, Stephanie Harker and Lauren Meister.
According to Melisa Antol, the city's Long Range and Mobility Planning Manager, that order had not been placed because of concerns that the lights might not be the best solution, but more on that later.
This week, the residents were treated to finger pointing and back biting between the Public Safety Commission and the Transportation Commission.
On Monday night, Public Safety Commissioners claimed to have been attempting to make positive change, but have been hampered by Transportation Commission's foot dragging.
Wednesday night, Transportation Commissioners, clearly caught off guard, reacted defensively, promising to step up attention and calling for staff to provide data concerning pedestrian accidents in the city.
The commission's chair, Lindsey Horvath, once appointed to council and likely to run again, claimed that pedestrian issues had been brought up nearly four in five meetings, besides the commission's taking a field trip.
Perhaps recalling her passivity from five years ago, an unidentified person from the audience, it is reported, demanded to know from her why the commission had taken no action.
In December, 2009, then-council member Lindsey Horvath said that she was wishing "for a policy of patience.
"I'd hope that drivers would have a little more patience with pedestrians and pedestrians have a little more patience with drivers. It's an opportune time to remind people to exercise patience while they're on the road," Ms. Horvath said then.
The city began a pedestrian task force on the Transportation Commission in 2004, submitting reports on an irregular basis.
In a 2009 report, that task force returned to council with a staff report that said, in essence, that little could be done without upsetting a balance. "Overall, the task of balancing the convenience against the hazards of midblock crossing in crosswalks is a difficult one with no clear or easy answers."
The report came in the wake of a pedestrian accident in a controlled intersection that left Gladys Ryan, age 96 and a working actress, with leg injuries."I had a terrific bang, was bleeding from my head, you know," she said. "Was knocked back into last week, as they say."
According to the police report, Ms. Ryan was not at fault; the driver, Nilly Shamszadeh, allegedly had a handheld phone on the car seat when deputies spoke with her.
Regardless of whose fault the accidents are, any injury or any death of a pedestrian is too many, and the civic leaders would like to reach a total of zero per year. And they just might make it.
One of the pieces of data residing in city hall that no one seems to have looked at is a Pedestrian & Bike Accident Data report that shows sum totals for the years 2007-2012 (the information the Transportation Commission requested on Wednesday night).
The big news in that report was that pedestrian accidents in West Hollywood are down almost 40 percent from 51 in 2010 to 32. There have been six fatalities stemming from five accidents.
And three intersections in Boystown comprise 27 of the 32 pedestrian accidents in 2012, where Santa Monica Boulevard meets San Vicente Boulevard, Palm Avenue or Robertson Boulevard.
In another, separate report put together by staff five years ago, the researchers conducting a San Diego pedestrian accident study that showed a conclusive correlation between marked, flashing crosswalks and pedestrian accidents.
The study showed that a person using a marked crosswalk was twice as likely as to get hit than those using unmarked crosswalks.
The markings, flashing lights and other helpmates to pedestrians give them a greater sense of security than they ought to feel and makes them less likely to watch oncoming traffic closely.
They say also that pedestrians sometimes feel they have the right of way, so they drop their guard, placing themselves in hazardous positions with the mistaken belief that a vehicle can or will stop for them in all cases – even when it may be impossible to do so.
By contrast, the researchers said, a pedestrian crossing without a marked crosswalk and/or jaywalking will feel less secure and pay more attention to finding appropriate gaps in traffic before crossing the street.
The study found that unmarked intersections had far fewer pedestrian accidents, a counterintuitive outcome, but the San Diego researchers said came from pedestrians exercising sufficient caution.
Experts say that pedestrians must watch drivers carefully, trying to meet their eyes or find other discernible methods of their slowing to a stop before casting off into the lane.
Car drivers' view of crosswalks is limited when the driver is at the safe stopping sight distance due to the effects of foreshortening and distance diminishment. Factors such as road alignment, irregularities in the pavement and other variables like cell phone use, weather, dirty windshield, and glare add to the difficulties drivers' face.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, which tracks injuries and deaths from traffic incidents, says that those most at risk are older adults (20 percent), drivers and pedestrians who are alcohol-impaired (47 percent) and children.
For additional information on this issue, see
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): Pedestrian Safety
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center


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