text:
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The Commodores finished off the 2014 SEC Championship in grand style Sunday afternoon at the Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, winning the team championship by 11 strokes over second-place South Carolina and freshman Simin Feng claiming medalist honors with an exclamation point after shooting a tournament-low 66 on Sunday. Feng finished eight strokes ahead of LSU's Lindsay Gahm and Gaby Lopez of Arkansas.
The 2014 title is Vanderbilt's second SEC crown in the program's history, with the other coming in 2004. The Commodores also won medalist honors that season, when May Wood was the tournament's top individual.
The Commodores came through in what may have been the toughest field of the season after posting a three-round total of 879 (298-287-294). The SEC, one of the nation's toughest conferences for women's golf, had seven teams ranked in the top 25 entering the tournament and 10 in the top 36. Vanderbilt knocked off No. 6 South Carolina by 11 strokes, No. 5 Arkansas by 13, and No. 7 Alabama by 17.
"It feels pretty good," Vanderbilt head coach Greg Allen said. "I don't know if it will sink in until I get home with my family, but I'm excited for my team. The young ladies played so great today. Yesterday was an impressive round, shooting one-under in wet and tough conditions, and they hung in there today. We started with a five or six shot lead to begin the day, and before you know it, we're up 10 and we held on. We played some phenomenal golf."
SEC champion Feng cruised through her round on Sunday, notching six birdies and no bogeys, and her final score of 209 (73-70-66) tied for the second lowest individual total in the history of the tournament and the lowest since Marina Alex's 208 in 2010. Feng's 66 was the lowest of the tournament and the lowest on Sunday by five strokes.
"Definitely coming into this tournament I had a lot of confidence," Feng said. "Last tournament I had a lot of confidence, but the course was very hard to adjust to. This tournament, I came down and had the right mindset and was able to figure out the course better and play smart, instead of aggressive. I was trying to keep myself as calm as possible and play as smart as possible on the golf course. I was trying not to be too aggressive, and when there's a chance, I'll take the chance. It was the best round I've played this year."
"Simin was pretty impressive," Allen said. "She was in control today and really, for the whole week. She had a great game plan coming in and it's good to see her play well. She deserves it, works really hard at home, and it was fun to watch. Her round today is something we'll remember for a long time in our program."
The Commodores also had two other players finish in the top 20 individually. Sophomore Jennifer Hahn finished in ninth after posting a three-round score of 221 (71-72-78) and junior Irina Gabasa, who finished in a tie for 19th with a final total of 226 (74-767-76).
Next up for the Commodores is NCAA regional championship play on May 8-10 at a site still to be determined. Vanderbilt will find out their destination to one of three NCAA Regional locations on April 28.


text:
Regarding John's post on "red state/blue state France" immediately below, Michael Barone writes:
I was just looking at your red-and-blue map of the French vote. The oui areas–Brittany, Alsace, the central city of Paris and the department including Neuilly just to the west–have this in common: they are the areas most supportive of the party of the right. It seems that Chirac's party's people voted his way more than others. Lyon, I believe, tends to vote party of the right as well. I'm not sure about the department directly east of Geneva; I think it includes Evian les Bains, site of several infamous international conferences and the place where Stanley Baldwin (who liked to paint himself as an ordinary man of the British people) vacationed several weeks a year.
But, like us, you probably knew all that already, didn't you?
JOHN adds: If that is correct, then my suggestion that blue-state France parallels blue-state America was almost exactly wrong.
UPDATE: A number of readers have also tried to explain why Brittany is blue (at least one pointed out that the blue area doesn't quite correspond to Brittany). The most common explanation is that Brittany has a historic sense of independence and, like many more or less separatist regions of Europe, tends to support the EU on the theory that it would grant more regional autonomy.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Alabama hunter Chad Wolbach wasn't expecting a surprise last Friday when he settled in for a morning bow hunt, but he darn sure got one.
By Alan Clemons, Southern Managing Editor
Wolbach arrowed a wild fallow deer, one of a handful believed to be living in a few parts of west-central Alabama. How the fallow deer got there, no one is completely certain. Some are believed to have been released or escaped decades ago from fenced enclosures. Others believe they may have been brought in and released, decades ago, by well-meaning hunters.
According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, "the first documented attempt to establish a wild population of fallow deer in Alabama occurred in 1925 in the William B. Bankhead National Forest in Winston and Lawrence Counties. The last report of a wild fallow deer in that area was 1930. A wild population was established in the Miller's Ferry area in Wilcox County. During 1931 or 1932, 15 to 20 fallow deer escaped from a captive herd in Miller's Ferry. This population was estimated at 200 to 300 animals in 1962 and fallow deer could be found in portions of Wilcox, Dallas, and Marengo counties. As the white-tailed deer population increased in these areas of Alabama, the fallow deer numbers declined. Today, probably fewer than 40 wild fallow deer still exist in the area near Miller's Ferry. Numerous captive fallow deer herds are found in Alabama. Some captive animals occasionally escape and are seen in the wild."
Wolbach's big fallow buck definitely caused him to take a second hard look Friday morning.
"The best part of the story, is the unknown, and something we may never know … where did it come from, are there others, etc.?" Wolbach wrote via email.
He was hunting near Greensboro, which is south of Tuscaloosa, with his Hoyt AlphaMax 35 bow and Gold Tip Pro Hunter arrows tipped with G5 T3 expandable broadheads. Wolbach said he was listening to a morning radio show on his phone via earbuds and enjoying being out when he saw the fallow buck.
Wolbach made the shot at about 15 yards and the deer ran about 40 yards. Here's his story in his own words:
"Honestly, I was not really planning on doing any seriou" hunting that morning. I went down to our hunting club to spend the day hanging a few more stands, and to do a little more scouting. The night before, I decided to go down early and climb a tree where I had seen some recent trails a few weeks before.
I got in my climber and got settled in about 20 minutes before light. When it gos light enough to see, I looked around for a few minutes and just took in that feeling of getting back in the woods for the first time every season. Usually, at first light, I am pretty obsessive about ranging different locations over and over again. I usually pick different spots to remember 360 degrees around me, and mark spots everywhere from 15 to 50 yards so I have a quick reference if I get a shot opportunity but no time to range it.
"Not expecting to stay in the stand long, and focusing more on checking emails on my phone, I only ranged two spots (25 and 35 yards, directly in front of me). After watching a few squirrels, I put my earphones in and listened to Rick & Bubba while I was checking emails. At about 7:15, I saw a buck walking out of some hardwoods directly in front of me. The shadows were still on him, but I could make out that he had broken off part of his rack on the right side.
"As he turned towards me, I noticed that this was not your typical whitetail rack, (and) then I noticed his cream/white color with white spots. He is about 40 yards coming straight for me. Somehow, without him catching me, in one motion I put my phone in my pocket, stood up, grabbed my bow and drew. At full draw, I was not focusing on my shot, but on the deer and trying to figure out what I was looking at. As he got closer, all of the excitement and questions were competing for room in my mind.
"It all happened very fast, but I remember two thoughts that went through my head: (1) What the hell is that! and (2) my alarm must be about to go off because I know this is a dream. At full draw, he passed my 35-yard mark, then the 25-yard mark, then 15 yards and turned broadside and put his head down to grab a little breakfast. This entire time, I was not focusing on a shot or running through a shot checklist, but focusing on the deer and trying to identify him. At that time, all the excitement and questions in my head went silent, I had tunnel vision on the pin, and I let it fly.
"He ran about 40 yards before he crashed. The silence ended and I was jumping up and down in my climber (thank God for safety harnesses.) At this time I had never considered him being a fallow stag, only because I have never heard of any fallows anywhere near us. I thought that it was some weird albino hybrid with a crazy rack.
"It wasnt until I had my hands on him, and had a few others look at him to confirm that it was a fallow stag. It is really difficult to describe the feeling that I had, and still have, but you can use your imagination. I am very thankful, and blessed to have the opportunity to take such a uniuqe buck. I know that I am not worthy of it, but I will cherish that experience for the rest of my life."


text:
Nervous system damage and chemotherapy
Some chemotherapy drugs can affect cells of the nervous system (neurotoxicity or neuropathy).
The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Chemotherapy drugs can affect or damage the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and part of the peripheral nervous system called the cranial nerves.
Central nervous system
The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It functions as the control centre for the body. It controls thought and emotion, is responsible for coordination, controls many activities and interprets information from the senses, such as sight, hearing or smell.
Peripheral nervous system
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is made up the parts of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. It includes the cranial nerves, spinal nerves and peripheral nerves.
- The cranial nerves connect the brain to parts of the head, neck and the upper body. They are involved in movement and touch sensation of the head and neck, as well as vision, hearing, taste and smell.
- The spinal and peripheral nerves run from the spinal cord to other parts of the body. They send messages from the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body. They also send sensory signals back to the spinal cord and brain. These nerves are involved mainly in movement, sensation and control of involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate and breathing.
Nervous system damage is often related to the dose of the chemotherapy drug given. Drugs differ in their potential to cause nerve damage. Drugs most often associated with nervous system changes or damage include:
- vinca alkaloids, such as vinblastine (Velbe) and vincristine (Oncovin)
- platinum drugs, such as cisplatin (Platinol AQ) and oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)
- taxane drugs, such as docetaxel (Taxotere) and paclitaxel (Taxol)
- etoposide (Vepesid, VP-16)
- cytarabine (Cytosar, Ara-C) – especially when given in high doses
- ifosfamide (Ifex) – especially when given in high doses
- methotrexate – especially when given in high doses
Central nervous system damage is more likely to occur in people who received radiation therapy to the brain or when chemotherapy is injected into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Symptoms of nervous system changes depend on the nerves that are damaged.
- central nervous system damage
- unsteadiness when walking
- problems with coordination
- confusion
- agitation
- dizziness
- problems with cognitive function (sometimes called "chemo-brain")
- peripheral nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
- numbness, tingling (pins and needles) or burning sensation in the hands or feet
- muscle weakness (causing trouble walking, doing up buttons and opening jars)
- altered reflexes
- constipation
- inability to urinate
- cranial nerve damage
- hearing problems, including ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss (especially for high-frequency sounds)
- blurred or double vision
- jerky eye movements
- jaw pain
- weakness of the face, tongue, neck or shoulder
- changes in taste or smell
Most people experience temporary nervous system problems. However, a few people may develop long-term problems. Nervous system damage can develop months or years after treatment and may take months to go away.
The doctor will do a neurological examination to assess nervous system function and look for changes. Sometimes hearing tests are done to check for changes to hearing.
Prevention and management
When nerve damage occurs, and to prevent any lasting nerve damage, it may be necessary to stop the drug until symptoms go away, lower the dose of the drug or completely stop the chemotherapy. Sometimes this damage cannot be reversed.
Tell the doctor or healthcare team about any symptoms of nerve damage, such as hearing loss, weak muscles or numbness or tingling of hands or feet.
To help prevent injury if nerve damage occurs, you can try the following:
- Be careful with sharp, hot, cold or other dangerous objects if fingers are numb.
- Move slowly and use handrails when going up and down stairs if muscle strength or balance is affected.
Sometimes medicines are used to help relieve pain associated with peripheral neuropathy. A physiotherapist or occupational therapist can help people adapt to loss of muscle skills and strength. Sometimes a hearing aid may be needed if hearing loss is permanent.
For more detailed information on specific drugs, go to sources of drug information.
How can you stop cancer before it starts?
Discover how 16 factors affect your cancer risk and how you can take action with our interactive tool – It's My Life! Presented in partnership with Desjardins.


text:
Syngenta requested that the European Commission retract its proposal to restrict the use of neonicotinoid technology after revealing that the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) report on the risks to bees from their use was fundamentally flawed.
Syngenta submitted a response to the EFSA report in January. This showed that EFSA failed to consider key information proving the safety of thiamethoxam seed treatment for use on crops such as oilseed rape and sunflower.
Further review has now shown that EFSA based its assessment on unrealistic and excessive seed planting rates between two and four times higher than would be used under modern agricultural practice.
Had EFSA used normal sowing rates they would have concluded that the risk to bees is extremely low and that in reality neonicotinoid technology does not damage their health.
Syngenta's Chief Operating Officer, John Atkin, said: "The European Commission has been using this flawed EFSA report to justify proposed restrictions on this technology. These latest findings undermine the basis for such action, which would bring considerable economic harm to growers and absolutely no benefit to bees. The European Commission must halt the current process and undertake a comprehensive review to identify the true risks to bee health."
Syngenta has written to all EU Member States and the European Commission to inform them of these findings.
For more information on the bee health challenge go to www.plightofthebees.com.


text:
Morning Five: 07.11.12 EditionPosted by rtmsf on July 11th, 2012
- Everyone feel free to let out a big sigh… Former Arizona malcontent and SMU transfer Josiah Turner has decided to follow his dream to play in the NBA by forgoing college basketball in favor of taking a shot with the D-League or spending next season in Europe to hone his game for next year's draft. As he put it in an interview with Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg Tuesday, "In college, you get your degree and everything, but going pro is getting me closer to my dream and what I want to do in life." Turner was set to become new head coach Larry Brown's first big recruit at SMU, but for now it appears that he's putting all of his eggs into a rather competitive basket. He admits that alcohol and marijuana contributed to his paltry stats (6.8 PPG; 2.4 APG) and disciplinary problems during his one year in Tucson, but he also says that his partying days are behind him and he's matured from that experience. Will we ever hear from Turner again — is anyone willing to take the affirmative?
- It's no secret that Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy is, much like us, a defender of the inherent value of the game of college basketball. His latest piece brings up an interesting fact that we weren't aware of prior to reading it — of the 144 basketball players who will participate in the London Olympics later this month, no fewer than 46 of them (32%) spent time developing at US colleges. When you consider that the qualifiers range from Nigeria (Arizona State's Ike Diogu) to Australia (St. Mary's Patty Mills) to Great Britain (GW's Pops Mensah-Bonsu) to Lithuania (Maryland's Sarunas Jasikevicius) to the good ol' USA (Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Chris Paul, and others), you quickly realize that for many countries the American college game has become an elite training ground for the world's top amateur talent.
- We sadly mentioned in yesterday's M5 the passing of Stanford's Peter Sauer, which reportedly was caused by a condition associated with an enlarged heart. Today's M5 brings even more bad news in that UCLA guard Kenny Heitz, a key member of John Wooden's three-time national champions from 1967-69, passed away in Pacific Palisades at the age of 65. Heitz and Lew Alcindor were in the same class at UCLA (talk about fortuitous timing!) and their teams went a ridiculous 88-2 over their paired careers. Rather than pursuing a professional basketball career after graduation, the Academic All-American went on to Harvard Law School and became a top-drawer commercial litigation attorney in Southern California. Thoughts go out to his family, and we hope he rests in peace.
- Another member of the UCLA family, Josh Smith, is entering his junior season as a Bruin. His weight problem was a major distraction last season, as he often struggled to run the court two or three times without getting winded, and Ben Howland's team suffered as a result. Peter Yoon of ESPNLosAngeles caught up with the talented but enigmatic center recently and discovered that Smith appears to finally be taking seriously the gifts of skill and size that have been given to him. Smith said that last summer he simply returned home to Washington state and goofed around with his free time, but this summer he has remained in Westwood and is working with a nutritionist who has helped him already lose 15 pounds and improve his conditioning. It certainly remains to be seen whether any of this will actually stick for Smith, as we feel like we've heard this before (not only from him but Renardo Sidney also comes to mind) and he needs to melt a lot more than 15 bills from his frame. But… and this is a big if… if Smith is in shape and the Wear twins are at all adequate, then Ben Howland will have the best frontcourt in America.
- It appears that the nation's athletic directors are in a giving mood this month. Third year Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery received a revised seven-year contract that will pay him an average of between $1.6 to $1.9 million over that period, depending on whether he hits certain NCAA Tournament incentives. Keep in mind that, although McCaffery has certainly got the Hawkeye program heading in the right direction (from 11-20 his first year to 18-17 last season), he has yet to finish in the top half of the Big Ten nor done any damage nationally. This is a rather unbelievable deal for someone who has yet to even sniff the NCAAs in his time in Iowa City — but hey, we're rooting for the guy to earn it. Good for him.


text:
Find Our Latest Video Reviews on YouTube!
If you want to stay on top of all of our video reviews of the latest tech, be sure to check out and subscribe to the Gear Live YouTube channel, hosted by Andru Edwards! It's free!
Thursday January 22, 2009 11:55 am
Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies
Philips is in the midst of developing a 56-inch LCD TV with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The Cinema is supposed to be more like a film screen, which is always a good thing. The TV will feature the company's Ambilight bordered technology. Unfortunately, unless you are in Germany, Belgium, France or the UK, the wait may be a long one. Philips is hoping to release their new creation this spring, far enough away to start stockpiling microwave popcorn and Raisinettes.
Read More | Newlaunches
- Related Tags:
- ambilight, cinema 21:9 lcd tv, film, home entertainment, lcd, movies, philips, theater
Latest Gear Live Videos
- Subscribe:
- YouTube
- iTunes High Definition
- iTunes Standard Version
© Gear Live Inc. {year} – User-posted content, unless source is quoted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain License. Gear Live graphics, logos, designs, page headers, button icons, videos, articles, blogs, forums, scripts and other service names are the trademarks of Gear Live Inc.


text:
Tim Hardaway Jr. feature
I'm likely the only person watching this, but on the Miami Heat's pregame show they're doing a story on Tim Hardaway and Tim Jr. Some interesting stuff, mostly fluff.
They asked Jr why he chose Michigan and he said his high school gets up and down and plays the same 1-3-1 style as UM does and that he loved the alumni network UM has (don't hear that as a reason very often). Tim Sr said he loved that UM has been with Jr all along and even after committing they're constantly in contact with him about not just his game but his grades as well.
Something that was very noticeable was that Jr is very humble and also very shy. He looked down through most of his answers and always said the best thing he could, which was nice to see he isn't coming in with an ego or anything of the sort. Overall it was interesting, showed a bunch of clips from his high school games and such. If I notice it's going to be replayed at some point I'll flag it on here.


text:
A fully lined, water resistant cotton canvas dopp kit from BILLYKIRK. Features leather trim and single-pin buckled leather strap and metal frame closure.
ICEBOX - the best box for your collector sneakers
There's a bit of a bohemian vibe to Japanese label, Shareef's Fall/Winter 2013 Collection that also takes cues from today's more youthful, rock inspired styles.
Designer Kitmen Keung launches the Long Distance watch.
The innovative eyewear brand Parasite launch in limited edition the "Immortal" Astero ski goggle.
SIlk Scarf by UK designer, Marlene Huissoud. Pattern is from an original drawing by Marlene.
Peter Hsieh, a recent graduate from Design Academy Eindhoven, present a collection of men's facial jewellery called "Screw Yourself".
La Belle Société introduces its innovative and ethical fashion store.
Hedoco's The Eleven Brothers bag is made by hand from 324 identical rhombus-shaped elements cut from high-quality leather and its handle is carved from an oak wood by a sculptor-artist.
ACRE, a division of MISSION WORKSHOP, recently released gear for those traveling off the beaten path, with products such as the Hauser Hydration Pack, which is completely weatherproof and made in the USA.
Scandinavian lifestyle brand The Creatørs Club showcases their affinity for all things nostalgic and minimalist with their Sjø & Land badges. These badges are embroidered with high-quality materials and designed for the explorers of the world.
Autodromo's latest watch: Prototipo Vic Elford Edition
Almond Surf Boards' SURF BOTTLE Tshirt! "Sometimes, when there is swell in the water, and the sun is shining, you wish you could just bottle it up and save it for a rainy day." Art by Dave Hill.
Almond Surf Boards and Designs' Tech Spec Surf Tshirt!
FRANK & OAK X LITTLE BURGUNDY: National brand destination Little Burgundy is thrilled to announce The Traveler, a capsule collection of timeless essentials for the modern man on the go.
Defy Bags Rio Leather Gear Kit - Horween Leather James Bondness.
The Ultimate Gym Bag - made of rugged 24 oz. M35 Military vinyl/canvas truck tarps from Defy Bags.
Keeping the classic features of Urban Legend cyclewear the new AW 13/14 pieces are perfect for thrilling outdoor activities like cycling to work, going on a walk, exploring the outback, jumping haystacks and chasing sheep.
Jewelry designer Noy Alon makes amazing statement pieces out of epoxy putty, with a concrete-like finish, and gold plated brass.
GRENSON Fred Commando Brogue
French clothing brand LACOSTE has been announced as the official outfitter of the French Olympic and Paralympic teams of the upcoming winter games in Sochi in 2014.
"Signs of Fiction", jewelry and accessories by Lior Shulak from Shenkar College in Tel Aviv. Futuristic circuits of lines with the minimalism of contemporary graphic design and the elegant essential geometries of Art Déco re-interpreted for today.
Octovo is a new brand, crafting accessories for the stylish traveler. made of high quality materials, canvas, leather, titanium hardware, designed from the ground-up, every piece is useful and looks great too!
R3DNA - Reclaimed Leather Goods from Luxury Car Seats Kickstarter!
A modern take on Punk styled by Tina Chai for Vogue Japan.
The spring/summer 2014 collection by Titania Inglis: amazing geometric details that create incredible futuristic silhouettes.
Portland brands Shwood and Pendleton have teamed up for a limited collection of wooden sunglasses. Each frame features temples laser engraved with Pendleton's most iconic patterns.
Stunning new Peacock Scarf from Sara Blake, ZSO-NYC. 35" x 80", silk twill, hand rolled hem.
Leif monogram midi rings ~ looping golden letter rings!
Alchemy Goods Luggage Tag made of reclaimed truck tubes.
LImited edition glitch scarves from Glitchaus.
This pattern is the result of preparing an 8bit video game system to intentionally short circuit.
Concept and design by J.Donaldson
Necklaces by Canadian jewelry designer, Lauren Klassen. Safety pins, nuts, nails, bic pen caps, zippers and more in gold and silver.
Exclusive collaboration with Adidas Originals and Atmos Tpkyo with this SS 80's G-SNK 6 (glow in the dark)
Muybridge Pt_2 by The-T-Shirt-Issue, is a study set out to capture temporal change in 3D. The work leans on Eadward Muybridge's photography work in the late 1800s, with which he pioneered in the field of capturing animal and human locomotion.
Pierre Hardy '10' capsule collection at Palais Royal.
Leon Flam, parisian luggages and leathergoods for pilots since 1924.
A really cool camera bag from the Danish brand Black Lily.
Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2013 Fantasy Gift - Bespoke Global Falconry Companion. The ultimate falconry trunk set with everything you need for the birds... as well as a decanter, cigar carrying case and backgammon board.
Each one as unique and colorful as you. Iridescent raw cobalt crystal and crushed pyrite. Handmade perfection on a brass cuff.
Pop:Eye Projects, a line of cardboard glasses designed by Federico Scoponi.
Beautiful & intricate NATURE GIRL: From the Forest temporary tattoos from illustrator Victoria Foster at UK print & pattern studio, The Aviary.
Containing 170 grams of PrimaLoft® ONE insulation, Aether's Vega Vest offers exceptional warmth without looking puffy or bulky.
Napped fleece, dark sky print sweatshirt from A.P.C. Features a slim, fitted look with a ribbed crew neckline, and shoulder-to-shoulder taped seams with ultra soft fleece reverse.
Men's bags : The cream of the crop with Filson, Drifter Bag, Mismo and more
Sparrow makes handcuff key cufflinks


text:
Matchmaker.com is your source to meeting attractive Murrysville Women. Single and available Murrysville girls are just a few clicks away. Matchmaker has hottest Murrysville women on the Internet from young Murrysville girls available looking for dates to maybe visit the Murrysville nightlife or one of the top Murrysville restaurants. Find Murrysville single women and meet Murrysville single girls, sexy single women, Murrysville women who are looking for a date through our trusted Murrysville matchmaking site. We have thousands of Murrysville babes to female models to classy mature ladies also know as sexy Murrysville cougars looking for toy boys. If you are looking for a wife for a happy marriage, serious girlfriend, or friend, create a free dating profile today.
MurrysvilleJoin Now Free!
Murrysville | Murrysville Men | Murrysville Gay | Murrysville Lesbians
More Murrysville Links:
Senior Dating | Catholic Dating | Christian Dating | Muslim Dating
Black Singles | Asian Singles | Latin Dating
Whether you are looking for a few fun nights out to a Murrysville night clubs with hot Murrysville girls on the town or a long term relationship, keep things fun and light for now. If you seem too serious in an introductory email, it can scare her off. The thrilling part of matchmaking online dating is that it takes the impersonal and gives it real potential. Meeting Murrysville women for online can be easy. Two strangers who sending each other letters through their computers might actually meet in person, start dating and end up in a real relationship!


text:
Andrew wrote:Good stuff, thanks for the upload!
Andrew wrote:I haven't done any texture editing for NBA Live 2000, as far as I can recall. If I did, it was a long, long time ago. I've mostly worked with rosters up until a few years ago, when I made logo updates and so forth for NBA Live 2005 through NBA Live 08.
Andrew wrote:Nicely done, good to see you getting into and enjoying some retro patching!
Andrew wrote:Like the enthusiasm!
Andrew wrote:Sounds good. If I think of anything, I'll definitely let you know.
Actually, a Spurs/Bulls/Lakers/Mavericks era Rodman would be pretty cool.
Andrew wrote:Good question! He certainly had a few, as well as some mixes. Perhaps red, green, and bleach blonde variations?
Andrew wrote:I don't think there was much 3D editing going on back then. I think it was just a matter of finding an existing headshape that suited, and extracting it. I have a feeling model editing wasn't really a thing until NBA Live 2003.
Andrew wrote:I remember the ads featuring him and Latrell Sprewell. Thanks for those!
Andrew wrote:Good stuff all around!
Andrew wrote:Always nice to see, it's a classic after all.
Andrew wrote:NBA Live 98's gameplay holds up better than I expected when I revisited it. I don't know that I'd call it better than 2000, but it's at least comparable.
The major issue with games from that era, really most games up until around NBA Live 2004, is that physics and collisions were very primitive, and it was way too easy to lose the ball through incidental contact. That's just how it was of course, the technology had to get there before things could get better, but if there's one thing that makes the older games harder (or at least more frustrating) to play these days, it's the collision detection.
Andrew wrote:I am, and got into it during the Attitude Era, so I'm quite familiar with that incarnation of Kane.
Andrew wrote:It's completely understandable. Creating mods and patches takes time, and the older the game, the smaller the audience, so it becomes harder to justify the time and effort. I'd say NBA Live 2000 is a bit easier than NBA Live 98, but they're both pretty moddable with the tools that are still available. I think updates for the classics are always appreciated, but these days they're obviously not going to get quite as many downloads, or as much attention. It's something you've got to keep in mind, and weigh up against your enthusiasm for doing something creative. If you can spare the time and creating it is fun for you, I say give it a shot. But again, it's completely understandable if you'd rather not.
Andrew wrote:I've got NBA Live 98 working in Windows 7, thanks to the steps outlined in the stickied thread. Only way I could get it to run under VMWare was through a Windows 2000 installation, though I haven't tried again following a few VMWare updates.
Andrew wrote:That's the approach I took to the Definitive updates for NBA Live 95 and NBA Live 96. I wasn't expecting a bunch of downloads, and they ended up getting more than I expected, but it was just fun to revisit those games with some patching, as well as playing them again for the retrospective articles.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


text:
Speaking of Valentines. . .
11 comments:
These are so clever! Living in France, where Valentine's day isn't much celebrated, I've forgotten how fun sending and getting cards used to be!ReplyDelete
HA! I knew I was just the right amount of weird! Beautiful Valentines!ReplyDelete
Thank you Jo! I will use these. They are so cute!ReplyDelete
Thanks Jo. The first one is my favourite also. But all are adorable.ReplyDelete
That was so sweet of you.
If you would like to be part of my very first 'giveaway', just pop over to the 'Green and White Garden' to check it out.
Bye for now.
Oh my goodness! You sure have been a busy little bee haven't you?! As always, your work is amazing! Thanks for dropping by and leaving such kind words. :-)ReplyDelete
These are great! I LOVE the first one! I don't have a sweety, but I've got a lot of artistic friends who would love this! Is it OK if I put it on my Facebook page with a link to your Etsy store? Just let me know! Thanks!ReplyDelete


text:
Trademark Global® 16" Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp, Wichita State U NCAA
Item #: 901-377898TMG
Model #: LRG1600-WSU
Brand: Trademark Global
Not yet rated.Be the first to Write a Review!
$219.99 Each
Help with furniture delivery, assembly,...Read more + Read less -
protection plans and more.
Plus, you've got choices! You'll find options for those DIYers on a budget, those that want us to do all the work and everyone in-between. Want all the details? Get them right here.
Trademark Global® NCAA® Wichita State U 16" Stained glass tiffany lamp illuminates your game room, garage or collection and comes with 9.5' of cord providing many hanging options. Trademark Global® NCAA® Wichita State U 16" Stained glass tiffany lamp is a premium lighting fixture that brightens up your favourite area. Lamp comes with a pull chain for on/off operation and a metal chain for convenient hanging.
- Vinyl applications directly on stained glass panels
- Includes: Bulb
- Dimensions: 14 1/2" x 16" x 16"
- Logo: Wichita State U NCAA
- Lamp style: Pendant
- Pendant type: Bowl pendant
- Maximum hanging length: 36"
- Wattage: 60 W
- Bulb type: Type A
- Downlight lamp
- Officially licensed full color vinyl applications directly on stained glass panels
- Metal channeling, pull chain for on/off operation
- 110 V household outlets
- Three prong cord measures 115" in length, metal hanging chain measures 34 1/2" in length
- Over nine and half feet of cord provides many hanging options, stained glass panes are accented by metal channeling and a hanging chain
- Certifications and listings: UL, CSA, ETL Listed
- Dimensions: 16" x 16" x 14 1/2"
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
|Number of Lights : 1
|Height (in.) : 16"
|Voltage (volts) : 110 V
|Watts : 60 W
|Brand : Trademark Global
|Weight : 12.00 lbs. per Each


text:
Pat's Fresh Start
Like this entry? Favorite it below!
- Name:
- Pat
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Square Feet:
- 96
- Division:
- Own
- What makes your small kitchen so cool:
- We recently remodeled the entire kitchen down to the studs because the 75-year old cabinets were disgusting. The new kitchen keeps the charm of our old house but gives it a fresh start. We love the 1938 beer cans our contractor found inside the walls!
- Describe a challenge you've overcome or a smart resource you've found for your kitchen.:
- It was hard to talk to people sitting in the dining room, so we cut a pass-through above the stove that opened up the whole room. I also like the picture rail I put on the only blank wall so I can easily switch out frames and other items, and the chalkboard door that we reversed so it doesn't inconveniently open right into the kitchen anymore.
- What's your favorite meal to cook here?:
- Even though our kitchen is still small, gaining a few extra counter areas made all the difference in preparing weekend dinners with my boyfriend Matt. And the easy cleanup of the Caesarstone counters makes cooking much more enjoyable.


text:
Its a year ago today that I made my first post here on Daly History. I started out simply as a way of airing my thoughts, I never imagined that it would take off like it has. Apart from a few snobby comments in some quarters – which you are always going to get! – it seems that there is a demand for relating the past to the present, and the future.
I would like to thank everyone who has visited, whether its just to have a quick browse or to get involved. In particular I would like to thank my friends and family for their support, and some of the friends I have made through my blog – Mike Burleson at New Wars for kindly promoting my work, Pen and Sword, The History Press, Ospey and Little, Brown for allowing me to review their books, the guys at WW2talk for their input and interest, savetheroyalnavy, thinkdefence, and basically anyone and everyone who has helped kick this project along!
553 posts… 624 comments… 34,464 hits from 139 Countries!
The most popular posts have been:
652 The Sinking of the Laconia
534 Falklands Then and Now: Aircraft Carriers
474 Trawlers, Drifters and Tugs: The Small ships of WW2
451 Type 45 Destroyers face further worries
438 Refighting the Falklands War?
The highest rated posts have been:
Treblinka Survivor by Mark S. Smith (6 *****)
The Sinking of the Laconia to hit our screens soon (5 *****)
Escape from Arnhem by Godfrey Freeman (5 *****)
I've really enjoyed writing the 'Refighting the Falklands War', Arnhem 65 years on, Victoria Cross Heroes, Portsmouth Heroes and 70 years on from 1940 series. Writing about the Shoreham airshow, touring HMS Daring, the Solent Overlord Show at Horndean and about my talks has been great fun too.
There should be plenty more to write about over the next 12 months too, with a Strategic Defence Review due to be completed soon, and events such as Navy Days coming soon. On a personal level, I've got plenty of talks booked, and a number of exciting projects on the drawing board.
As ever, if anyone has any comments, suggestions or feedback I would be more than glad to hear from you -after all, a blog is nothing without the people who visit it!
Thanks again for all your support,


text:
During the recession, my employer, a firm in the financial industry, eliminated raises for employees at the Vice President level and above for one year. The company, although continuing to perform well compared to its peers, cut back bonuses and other benefits. It's easy for employers to demand higher productivity for less compensation when the job market is stagnant and the economy is threatened.
"You're lucky to have a job" was the prevailing attitude. Many of my co-workers had family members or knew people who were out of work during the recession, and there was a lingering fear that, particularly after some internal consolidation, any of us could be out of our jobs at any time. Some were holding onto their jobs for dear life.
The power balance between employer and employee is always tilted in companies' favor, but never more than during a period when the economy is falling apart. Unemployment may be at 8.5%, lower than during the height of the recession, but this is still high, and employees are still willing to put up with cutbacks just to keep their jobs.
What appears to be a short-term gain for an employer — reducing expenses in human resources, salaries, and benefits — can be a long-term loss. The recession ushered in a period of New Frugality. Consumers used credit cards less often and companies cut back spending and hoarded cash. The corporate balance sheet was important, and companies appeared stronger by reducing expenses to ensure profits for shareholders. Employees suffered as a result, and the stagnant — or in some cases, decreasing — compensation will not easily be forgotten.
Eventually, the job market will swing in the other direction. The top talent will feel no loyalty to the company that didn't respect its workers during the recession, and they will leave for greener pastures.
The Wharton School highlights several recent surveys, showing that the short-term gains companies achieve by neglecting the benefits of their employees will likely result in long-term difficulties.
- 36% of workers want to leave their companies.
- 43% of human resources managers are concerned top employees will leave.
- 35% of companies in the United States have smaller staffs than before the recession.
- Companies have replaced full-time staff with temporary workers.
Companies cut compensation more for lower-level employees than higher-level, because executives view the average working middle class employee as easier to replace.
A company's employees, literally its "human resources," are the most important assets that a company can invest in. Proper handling and training will present a great return on investment. Spending money to support and enhance the lives of and benefits for employees keeps them engaged. If an employee believes he or she was treated well and respected during a time of economic upheaval, when employees at other companies are sharing their stories of frustration, the employee is more likely to appreciate the employer.
How has your employer treated you over the past few years? Have your compensation and benefits been scaled back? Will you stay when you know it will be easier to find a job?
Photo: dslrninja
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Updated June 24, 2016 and originally published January 19, 2012.


text:
Start your engines: Will we have a better choice of drivers in 2012?Nicholas Kronos -- Monday, January 31, 2011 -- 05:44:24 PM
The 2012 presidential campaign--you know it's coming and starting already. Will anyone run we can actually be excited about?This thread is tagged:
(All users will see what tags exist for a thread. Please tag carefully!)
Only a total fool, and/or the criminally-insane, would contribute money to the blithering idiot President Jughead's re-election.
I seriously doubt it.
eta - But I am hoping for an entertaining primary season this time around.
Pass the popcorn:
Gingrich tries to confront his sordid personal problems ahead of a possible 2012 run.
"I've had a life which, on occasion, has had problems," he added. "I believe in a forgiving God, and the American people will have to decide whether that their primary concern. If the primary concern of the American people is my past, my candidacy would be irrelevant. If the primary concern of the American people is the future... that's a debate I'll be happy to have with your candidate or any other candidate if I decide to run."
Gingrich cheated on his first with his second, and his second with his third. If I were the third Ms. Gingrich, I'd watch that shitheel like a hawk.
Really? You'd have married the guy in the first place given his history, and expect us to believe you'd get tough then?
Galston says that Obama plans on his fringe base, and doesn't think that will work.
Best would be never to have anything to do with him, certainly. The vows had to have been an interesting moment.
He'll run, and it's a good thing, because he seems like the only person in the Republican party that will take on the rilly big issue, which is do you want to pay low taxes and be on your own, or do you want to pay for a safety net? And where should we define the net?
"rilly" is the the right word.
Daniels is revving up as well, doing more national media. Still my favorite on the right.
Since you won't vote for him, why would we care?
Seems odd. There have been rumors about this locally for a while.
Michele Bachmann is considering a run? Seriously?
I could not vote for her. I'm not sure anyone's home.
If she were to get the nomination, it would be a Christine O'Donnell blowout.
In the Corner, he also answered a critic who said "But you didn't mention Ron Paul!!!" Duh, says Goldberg.
Please god.
Ron Paul is older than McCain. As bad as Obama is, the GOP Congress is enough to make sure he gets re-elected if the Republicans nominate a weak candidate.
It's just a fact that being President makes one seem presidential. Obama's biggest weakness the first time was his lack of experience. Next time he'll have the most experience of anyone in the race. And voters will know that the House is going to check him some, whereas a nutty Republican may wind up with both the House and Senate.
I would consider voting for Palin. She has two years to convince me. Bachmann...it's not possible.
I think the time for this is past, alas. If I were sure the Republicans would put up someone electable, I wouldn't care.
You shouldn't care anyway. Obama and Hillary have no differences on the major issues.
As president, what would she do?
Would she try and repeal Obamacare?
Would she either stop or accelerate our Libya mission?
Would she bomb Iran?
Cut spending?
Balance the budget?
Put forward Supreme Court nominees of a different caliber and ideology than Obama's?
Get tough on border enforcement?
Demonstrate a competence in governing that Obama lacks?
The assumption is that Hillary makes a difference somewhere. She doesn't. Not anywhere that it matters.
Look at John Phillips' comment here:
So Team Hillary's recommendation for their favorite former presidential candidate is that Hillary would have taken decisive action against Gaddafi where Obama only dithered. This makes her a realistic and aggressive war hawk.
What does this mean? That, under a President Hillary, bombing would have started a week earlier (and at 3 am) than it did under Obama for an action we probably shouldn't have taken at all?
The rest of Phillips' column is about politics. Hillary is a more electable candidate in 2012 than Obama. Well, that's hardly a recommendation for her if you disagree with her politics and truly want to see a Republican win.
One could argue that HRC would be more competent than Obama has been. And I do think she might be a little less extreme in her appointments. In terms of the big issues, she might actually work with a GOP-controlled House (and, hopefully, Senate) about a realistic approach to the fiscal train wreck. I'm not at all convinced that Obama even cares about it or knows enough to take it seriously: aprčs moi le déluge.
(None of this means I think she's going to run, she would get the nomination if she did, or I would vote for her.)
One could make that argument. And one could make similar arguments. But they are not being made based on the evidence we have, but on speculation we can never be sure about.
Take competence in governing, for example. Is Hillary competent at State? Was she competent during the 2008 election campaign? Was she competent in the White House when she was running health care?
The only period of Hillary's professional political life where she has not demonstrated incompetence was her eight years in the Senate, and that is a place where you don't have to govern.


text:
Just added this to the page...
What do y'all think? I'm kinda concerned about the knot after I realized that the stress will be different from the original setup, but I'm gonna test it before I change it.The Hennessy product line is very versatile, and their hammocks are usually considered one of the better starter hammocks because of the complete nature of the purchase (they come with a tarp). They are also cheaper than comparable hammocks (because they're made in China) and are sold in several big-box stores like REI. HHs are comfortable, but like any piece of hiking gear, they are not perfect.
One of the key features that many hammockers like to customize is the suspension system. Hennessy's system of spectra cord lashed to a tree hugger is one of the lightest methods that still responsibly protects the trees. It's also simple, if you define simple as fewest parts with no mechanical pieces to break in the field. If you are knot/lashing challenged, however, or if you want an easily adjustable system, or if you just want one that goes up faster in the rain, you may not consider it so simple. In that case, changing the suspension to cinch buckles may be a good mod for you.
An easy way to do this would be to use the existing cord, wrap it a few times around the cinch buckle, tie it in a knot, and cut off the excess. If you're happy with that, then run with it. I'm presenting an alternate methods that ends up looking cleaner and more professional.


text:
New Bidder Registration
Forgot your password?
Home |
How to Bid |
Register |
Consign |
User Agreement |
Contact Us |
About Us
RRAuction Official Time: Sep 25 2018 10:52:07 AM
The Thirty Minute Rule Does Not Apply to Live Auction Events
Our site looks & works best on current browsers; if you are experiencing difficulty, please visit our browser upgrade page.Technical Problem? Email our system administrator: Click Here To Send Email
Copyright © 2002–2018 RR Auction, View our Privacy Policy


text:
With summer droughts hitting many areas and the price of water rising, many homeowners are looking for ways to save water. One of the biggest summer users of water is the automated lawn sprinkler system. Normally these systems are manually operated and don't take into account the daily weather patterns. For example, it's not uncommon to see lawn sprinklers turned on during a rainstorm.
Now a new automated lawn sprinkler control system is available that adjusts your sprinklers to the local weather conditions. The Cyber-Rain Wireless Sprinkler Control program analyzes the local weather and seasonal conditions and adjusts your sprinkler system accordingly. It saves time, water, and plant replacement costs by stopping the sprinkler system on rainy days, automatically decreasing the watering schedule on cold or humid days, and increasing it on hot and dry days. Overall, it's estimated to save 30 to 70 percent on your landscape water bills.
For more information on this new sprinkler control system, go to: Cyber-Rain.


text:
Cyclura carinata
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Cyclura carinata Harlan, 1824
Common Name(s):
Cyclura carinata ssp. bartschi Cochran, 1931
Cyclura carinata ssp. carinata Harlan, 1824
|Taxonomic Notes:
|The small subpopulation on Booby Cay, The Bahamas, has been classified as a distinct subspecies, Cyclura carinata bartschi Cochran, 1931, on the basis of morphological characteristics. Genetic studies are needed to more fully evaluate whether subspecific status is warranted.
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Critically Endangered B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v) ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
Needs updating
|Gerber, G.
|Hudson, R. & Alberts, A. (Iguana Red List Authority)
A comparison of 1995 survey work (Gerber 1995) combined with a less extensive survey conducted in the mid-1970's (Iverson 1978) indicates that at least 13 iguana subpopulations, most on relatively large islands, have been extirpated over the last 20 years. This represents a 25% or greater rate of population decline. Continuing habitat loss and spread of feral mammal predators (cats, dogs and rats) are contributing to presently accelerating rates of loss. The combined area of islands supporting viable iguana populations at present is approximately 13 km². The largest remaining subpopulation (30% of total population) occurs on an island that is privately owned under extensive development.
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|The species is found on 50–60 of the > 200 islands comprising the Turks and Caicos island banks. The combined surface area of all islands in the Turks and Caicos is approximately 500 km². The extent of occurrence for iguanas is 13 km², most of which is accounted for by three large cays (Big Ambergis, Little Ambergris and East Bay). In the Bahamas, the species is found only on Booby Cay, located 0.5 km off the eastern end of Mayaguana Island. The cay is 2 km in length and varies from 100–750 m wide. Approximately 30% of the cay is taken up by two ponds.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Bahamas; Turks and Caicos Islands
|Additional data:
|Range Map:
|Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
|Approximately 30,000 adult iguanas remain in the Turks and Caicos islands, fragmented into 50–60 island subpopulations. Subpopulations range from islands without feral mammals, where iguanas are very common (densities may exceed 30 adults per hectare) to islands with feral mammal populations, on which iguana are either absent or extremely rare. The most important remaining subpopulations are on three large cays lacking feral predators (Big Ambergris, Little Ambergis and East Bay), the largest of which (Big Ambergris; 4.3 km²; supporting approximately 10,000 adult iguanas) is privately owned and under development.
In the Bahamas, surveys indicate that iguanas on Booby Cay were fairly numerous in 1988 and 1997, with all age classes present. However, the iguana population is restricted to a single small cay with a high point of 6.2 m and most of its area below 3 m. Although no formal census has been conducted, it is unlikely that the population exceeds 750 adults (Gerber et al., unpublished data).
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
|The species is most abundant is rocky coppice and sandy strand vegetation habitats, and friable soil is required for nesting. It is diurnal and spends the night in burrows it has dug or in natural retreats under rocks. It is primarily herbivorous throughout its life, feeding arboreally or terrestrially on the fruits, flowers and leaves of > 60 plant species, as well as occasional invertebrates. Adult males are territorial throughout the year. Courtship and mating occur in April/May, with a single annual clutch of 2–11 eggs laid in May/June. Females defend the nest burrow for several days to weeks after nesting, but are not territorial during the rest of the year. Hatching occurs in September after about 90 days of incubation. Sexual maturity in males occurs at about 7 years and in females at 6–7 years. Annual survivorship ranges from about 55% for the first three years of life, to about 67% during years four through six, to 90–95% in adults. Life table analysis suggests that mean cohort generation time is 14 years. Preliminary data suggest that some individuals live at least 20 years.
|Major Threat(s):
In the Turks and Caicos Islands, the primary threat to iguanas is introduced mammals, particularly cats and dogs. Iverson (1978, 1979) documented the near-extirpation of a population of over 5,000 adults in three years as a result of predation by feral cats and dogs. Feral livestock (goats, cows, donkeys and horses) pose a serious threat also, presumably because they compete for food plants, alter the vegetational composition of habitats and trample soft substrates where iguanas burrow and nest. In 1995, iguanas were found on only 5–26 islands with cats or livestock. Iguanas on these islands were very rare, whereas iguanas on islands without introduced mammals are common. Recently, feral cats have crossed a newly formed sand spit connecting Pine and Water Cay (two islands with cats) to Little Water Cay (an important nature reserve that was previously cat-free). Development for tourism is also an increasing cause of habitat loss.
On Booby Cay, Bahamas, the immediate threat to the population is the presence of goats, which are degrading the vegetation through over-browsing. Catastrophe, particularly in the form of a hurricane or storm surge, is a significant threat.
In the Turks and Caicos, iguanas are still occasionally eaten by local fishermen, and although illegal exportation for international trade is undocumented, it probably occurs. There have been no reports of poaching of iguanas on Booby Cay, although it is unknown is any are taken by local fishermen for consumption.
|Conservation Actions:
The Turks and Caicos has a fairly extensive system of national parks, nature reserves and sanctuaries, a number of which encompass areas supporting iguanas. However, these reserves are not immune to the effects of introduced mammals and few government resources are presently allocated to maintain or enforce protection of non-marine parks. Largely due to the urging of the TCI National Trust, legislation to protect iguanas within the islands has recently been drafted, although not yet implemented. In addition, the government has granted the TCI National Trust stewardship of Little Ambergris Cay, which supports a healthy iguana population, and Little Water Cay, which supports a large population of iguanas but needs management due to its popularity with tourists and recent invasion by feral cats. Finally, the TCI National Trust has initiated a public education campaign that includes a tour of all schools to discuss iguanas and other conservation issues. In November, 2003, a Conservation and Management Plan was drafted at a joint IUCN-government sponsored workshop attended by in-country conservation managers, government officials, private businessmen, and international iguana conservation experts. The plan lays out a comprehensive strategy to conserve and restore populations of the Turks and Caicos iguana within its historic range, and perpetuate it as a symbol of national pride and sound environmental management.
All Bahamian rock iguanas are protected under the Wild Animal Protection Act of 1968. The Bahamas National Trust has proposed to the Bahamas government that Booby Cay, which is also of significant value for nesting seabirds, be named a protected area under the national parks system (Carey et al. 2000). Representatives of the Wildlife Committee of the Bahamas National Trust and the Department of Agriculture are planning the removal of feral goats.
This species is listed on CITES Appendix I.
|Gerber, G. 2004. Cyclura carinata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004: e.T6026A12317199. . Downloaded on 20 September 2018.
|To make use of this information, please check the <Terms of Use>.
|If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided


text:
Preconceptual health care is an age old concept. During the 1930's, Weston Price, a Canadian dentist, observed many tribal cultures were aware of the link between a child's health and the parents during conception. In some cases, tribal women, and sometimes men, were placed on a health-promoting diet six months prior to marriage (1).
Some physicians in our own culture advise future parents to improve their health at least six months prior to conception. Foresight, a British association promoting preconceptual care, outlines a comprehensive medical checkup for parents-to-be including a nutrition, toxin and pathological screening. Poor health can then be corrected using nutrition, exercise, rest, homeopathy, stress reduction and other appropriate means.
Eating for Three
"Nature is so intent upon the continuance of the race," said Roger Williams, biochemist, "that people propagate even when nutritional conditions are bad" (2). During famine, for example, the incidence of congenital deformities increases, possibly because their parents are undernourished.
As part of his global study, Price observed the nutritional changes of people who became malnourished as the abandoned their traditional diet of whole foods for Westernized processed foods. Within one generation he saw nutritionally deficient parents bear less healthy children. Another scientist, Frances Pottenger found it takes several generations of eating a healthy diet before offspring regain 100 percent of their health at birth (3).
Occasionally, a poor diet disrupts a woman or man's reproductive ability so much that infertility results (4,5). Certain vitamins and minerals are necessary to produce and maintain the egg and sperm. If these nutritional needs aren't met, conception and fetal health can be affected. Folic acid is a case in point. The Centers for Disease Control now recommend that all women of child bearing age take 400 mcg of folic acid to protect a child they might conceive from neural tube defect, a type of birth defect (6).
Men are also advised to watch their nutrient levels if they want to father a healthy baby. Vitamins C (7), B12 (8) and E (9), as well as zinc (10) and magnesium (11) have been shown to positively impact fertility.
Say no to Drugs
In a 1966 recount of a couple's experience with pregnancy, a woman asked her doctor if she should cut down her smoking. He told her not to worry. This attitude toward the use of drugs including nicotine, caffeine and alcohol during pregnancy has changed dramatically in the past 30 years. Now we know that drug usage even before conception can be harmful.
The adverse effect of tobacco on pregnancy, fertility and health in general is well-publicized, yet one-third of women and men in their reproductive years smoke. At present, several studies allude to the damage smoking causes before conception. Research indicates that a woman smoker may harm her eggs (12), fallopian tubes and cervix (13). The cancer and mutation causing substances found in cigarette smoke can hurt a man's sperm. Some investigators suggest that if a mutated sperm successfully mates with an egg, the fetus may suffer (12,14).


text:
NEW YORK --New York City police say they have arrested rapper-actor Ice-T on accusations of driving with a suspended license. Police say the entertainer was driving a 2009 Cadillac near West 40th Street and 11th Avenue on Tuesday when officers stopped him for not wearing a seat belt. They said they ran a check and discovered his license was suspended.
The NYPD said he would be given a ticket and released. His publicist did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Ice-T has played Detective Fin Tutuola on the TV drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" since 2000.


text:
One of the oldest matchmaking services providing Saint James personals to the area. Matchmaker specializes in helping singles in the St James personals area find that special someone. Whether you are seeking a serious relationship or marriage; matchmaker.com can help you today. Our Saint James personals service provides the latest in dating services to help you meet Saint James single men and St James single women. Create a free singles ad and start dating online, its easy!
Saint JamesJoin Now Free!
St James Girls | St James Men | St James Gay | St James Lesbians
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
More Saint James Links:
Saint James Dating | Saint James Speed Dating | Saint James Chat | Saint James Singles | Saint James Love
Senior Dating | Catholic Dating | Christian Dating | Muslim Dating
Black Singles | Asian Singles | Latin Dating
Specializing in Saint James personals services for the past ten years and helping St James singles find that special someone has helped matchmaker become one of the best online destinations. Our cupid matchmaking service allows you to receive email updates when new members that match your preferences join out Saint James dating service. Find the best Saint James classifieds and St James personals when joining our online dating service today!


text:
32. Cleveland Browns (0-5) - Previously: #32 - If Phil Simms is Captain Contradiction, then Dan Dierdorf is his evil sidekick, Commander Flip-Flop. Owen, an e-mailer, pointed out a sequence in which Dierdorf went back on a statement nearly as quickly as Simms.
Following Brandon Weeden's mind-boggling double forward pass, Dierdorf said, "There's a rookie mistake." Nearly 30 seconds later after watching a replay, Dierdorf added, "You would think anyone who has played as much quarterback would know you only get one forward pass."
Contradiction, much? Or perhaps Dierdorf recalled that Weeden is nearly as old as he is.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) - Previously: #30 - If you haven't seen the latest edition of Jerks of the Week, click the link to see an update on Blaine Gabbert's buttocks.
30. Tennessee Titans (1-4) - Previously: #27 - Matt Hasselbeck is the worst quarterback in the NFL, starter or reserve. I wonder what his employer thought - so it's the Adventures of Stupid Vince and Senile Bud! In this week's episode...
Bud Adams: Man servant, what is this box score I'm looking at? Matt Hasselbeck was quarterback? I thought we were playing the Vikings; not the Seahawks.
Vince Young: Derrr, I tink you make trading for Hass... Hass... I forget rest of da name ha.
Bud Adams: A trade? Someone's offering me a trade? Tell them everyone's on the block except Eddie George!
Vince Young: Derrr, I dunno if somebody offer trading right now cuz phone no make sound ha.
Bud Adams: The phone's ringing? Quick, man servant, pick it up!
Vince Young: Ha I no hear ring-a-ling but maybe I forget ha. Hello? Hello who dis? Hello? Why you no make voice?
Bud Adams: Who's on the phone? Quick, tell them that I want to trade Vince Young!
Vince Young: Hello person on da phone. Old guy want trading me ha. What you want? Hello? Hello? Make voice if want trading. Hello?
Bud Adams: Who's on the line? Tell me! It better be Al Davis. I want Tim Brown.
Vince Young: Derrr, first sound in phone make buzz-buzz sound. Now lady saying if I like to make call please hanged up try again ha.
Bud Adams: I hate that slut. She and I dated a few years back. Hang up the phone, man servant. We'll have to wait for another deal to come in.
29. New York Jets (2-3) - Previously: #29 - I already discussed the Jets, so a bit more on the Titans, who are featured in this week's episode of the Adventures of Derek Anderson's Magic Flask!
Derek Anderson: Heyyyyzzz yeeewww ooolldd guuuyyy. Cooommme heerree hic! Trryyy ddiiiiissss fllaassk hic!
Matt Hasselbeck: No thank you, sir!
Derek Anderson: Whyy yewwww nooo wannnana drrriiinkk? YEYEWWWW WANNANNAA FIIIIGHTT OORRR SOOMMMEETHUNNN!!!?!?!?
Matt Hasselbeck: Oh no, young lad. I want to be sober for an exciting adventure today. Titans' management told me that we're taking a trip to the glue factory. They told me I'm going to turn into glue that kids will use in their school projects. I'm pretty sure they meant that I'd see the glue that kids will use in their school projects.
Derek Anderson: Ohhh mmmaannn, yeeerrr gunnnn turnnn inttaaa glluuee? I'mmm sorrryry brrraaaa.
Matt Hasselbeck: You mean I'll see what happens when they make glue. No need to be sorry. I'm very excited to see this!
28. Oakland Raiders (1-3) - Previously: #28 - Forum member BobLoblaw made a good point: "The Oakland Raiders were the only AFC West team not to lose yesterday. They just need 12 more bye weeks, and they'll catch up to the rest of the division in no time."
27. Kansas City Chiefs (1-4) - Previously: #26 - I'm sure you've all heard Eric Winston's post-game rant regarding the fans cheering Matt Cassel's concussion. I just had to sit down with Winston for an interview:
Me: Hey Eric, thanks for agreeing to do this interview.
Eric Winston: Of course, Walt. I have to say that you're my favorite NFL analyst.
Me: Thanks. I guess it helps that I don't snort coke like some of them. Michael Irvin, of course. Now, I need to ask you...
Eric Winston: Wait, what did you just say?
Me: What, Michael Irvin snorting booger sugar?
Eric Winston: That's sickening. That's 100-percent sickening.
Me: What? Why? He was arrested for coke possession.
Eric Winston: Oh, OK, I thought you were making a joke about his intelligence.
Me: Sorry for the confusion. Now, about the fans. I don't think they were cheering the fact that Cassel had a concussion; I feel like they just wanted to see Brady Quinn.
Eric Winston: You make a good point. You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Now, I have to say, I like your site, especially Jerks of the W... wait, what's this entry? Fat Ladies in the Pool? That's sickening.
Me: What? They tried to eat me.
Eric Winston: That's 100-percent sickening. I've never, ever - and I've been in some stupid interviews over the years - I've never been more embarrassed in my life to talk to a so-called journalist at that moment right here. I get emotional about it because these women, they work their butts off to lose weight. These women haven't done anything to you.
Me: But... but... they tried to eat me...
Eric Winston: Hey, if they're not the most attractive women, they're not the most attractive women, and that's OK, but they're people. And they get ridiculed in the pool, and you've got 70,000 people laughing about their weight issue.
Me: I... I don't even know what to say.
Eric Winston: These women are not gladiators, and this gym pool of yours is not the Roman Colosseum.
Me: Wait, what?
Eric Winston: This is a joke that's going to cost you a lot down the road. We've got a lot of problems as a society if people think that's OK.
Me: Meh. If I'm paying my hard-earned money to go to the gym, I should be able to make fun of all the fat ladies I want.
Eric Winston: Then you are no longer a gentleman or a scholar. Good day, sir. I shall go elsewhere for my NFL analysis. Perhaps Michael Irvin has something interesting to say.
Me: That's fine. Have fun with the cocaine-laden analysis.
Eric Winston: That's sickening. That's 100-percent sickening.
26. Carolina Panthers (1-4) - Previously: #23 - Panthers' head coach Commander Adama told the media that Cam Newton is struggling because he's pressing. Pressing? More like regressing. He's been getting progressively worse throughout his career. It looks like it'll be a while until he can be considered one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL.
Speaking of which, many of you sent me e-mails about a hilarious Facebook conversation among the elite NFL quarterbacks. If you haven't seen it, click the link.
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-3) - Previously: #21 - The Buccaneers sucked so much during their bye that they dropped four spots in my power rankings. Well, it's actually more that A) some teams moved ahead of them, and B) their sole victory over Carolina looks worse and worse each week.
24. Indianapolis Colts (2-2) - Previously: #31 - If I weren't a degenerate gambler who lost money on the Packers, I would've been happy that the Colts won for Chuck Pagano. I'm also thrilled that the Saints were victorious, albeit they were pretty fortunate that the officials were on their side.
Even Saint fans will admit this, by the way. My girlfriend's dad, who has cheered for New Orleans his whole life, sent her a text during the game: "Lucky I paid off the refs."
23. Buffalo Bills (2-3) - Previously: #20 - The Bills have surrendered more than 1,200 total yards the past two weeks. It's a good thing they spent all that money on Mario Williams and Mark Anderson; otherwise, they would have allowed 1,500 - maybe even 1,600 total yards.
2012 NFL Power Rankings: The Rest:
11. Seattle Seahawks (3-2). Previously: #12
12. Minnesota Vikings (4-1). Previously: #15
13. San Diego Chargers (3-2). Previously: #13
14. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2). Previously: #10
15. Denver Broncos (2-3). Previously: #14
16. Dallas Cowboys (2-2). Previously: #18
17. Miami Dolphins (2-3). Previously: #25
18. Cincinnati Bengals (3-2). Previously: #16
19. Washington Redskins (2-3). Previously: #17
20. Detroit Lions (1-3). Previously: #19
21. New Orleans Saints (1-4). Previously: #24
22. St. Louis Rams (3-2). Previously: #22
WalterFootball.com Now on Twitter:
Subscribe to the WalterFootball.com RSS Feed:
Support Walt's Other Site:
Sales Tips and Sales Advice - Tons of sales tips, sales techniques and sales advice, including a Sales Mock Draft: The 32 Worst Things You Can Do in Sales.


text:
When it comes to printing from C#, you have many options. But I found this solution with Open Office very nice, elegant and easy.
OpenOffice is a free Office suite. You can download it from the internet and use it for free. In this article, I will show you how to use it to load, modify and print text documents from a program in C#.
First of all, you should know that OpenOffice document is a zipped file. You can try to rename the sample.odt file (this file is contained in bin/Debug directory of my sample) to sample.zip. Now you will be able to unpack the file and inspect its contents. The most interesting file between the zip contents is the file content.xml. This file is a simple XML text file. You can extract it, modify and write back to sample.zip. If you rename sample.zip back to sample.odt, you should be able to open the modified document back in OpenOffice.
We will be doing exactly the same steps in the source code.
All the work for manipulating OpenOffice document text file is in the class called Odt which stands for Open Document Text.
The constructor takes filename of the document to be opened. It extracts the zip contents using SharpZipLib and reads content.xml into XmlDocument class. The XmlDocument is then scanned for all input fields and these fields are placed in a collection that allows modifying fields text.
Odt doc = Odt("c:\\test.odt");
doc.Inputs["address"] = "My address";
You can modify the fields as you need. The resulting document can then be saved, opened in OpenOffice writer or printed on your default printer.
If something goes wrong, you should check that you have OpenOffice installed. The searching for OpenOffice is hardcoded in Odt.cs and you may want to change it to suit your needs via static variable:
Odt.OoExe = "path to your soffice.exe";>
The attached sample program shows how easy is to use the Odt class. It displays all input fields of the document and has buttons for saving, opening and printing the modified document.
I hope you enjoyed reading this article. See you next time.
I have added support for spreadsheet documents. You can get it here.
This article, along with any associated source code and files, is licensed under The BSD License
General News Suggestion Question Bug Answer Joke Praise Rant Admin
Use Ctrl+Left/Right to switch messages, Ctrl+Up/Down to switch threads, Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right to switch pages.


text:
Learn more and get your questions answered in a no-cost kidney education class.
In-center nocturnal dialysis turns nonproductive sleep time into hemodialysis treatment time. Patients receive hemodialysis in their dialysis center overnight for 6 to 8 hours while they sleep.
When you start in-center nocturnal dialysis at DaVita® three nights a week, you'll be surrounded by a highly trained clinical team that's dedicated to delivering superior care and making your experience as comfortable as possible. Because nighttime dialysis is slower and gentler on the body, studies have shown significant benefits, which generally include improved well-being, improved sleep patterns, increased quality of life, increased appetite, a more liberal diet and fewer problems during treatment.
When you have end stage renal disease (ESRD), you and your nephrologist (kidney doctor) will discuss which treatment options best fit your lifestyle. One of those choices is in-center nocturnal dialysis. You may prefer this type of treatment because:
Those benefits, as well as personalized care for your unique health and lifestyle needs, are what you'll find when you begin in-center nocturnal dialysis treatments with DaVita.
Call 1-866-994-SLEEP (1-866-994-7533) to ask a DaVita Guest Services Specialist whether there is a DaVita In-Center Nocturnal Dialysis Program in your area, and to learn more about the benefits of in-center nocturnal dialysis. For a center to sustain its nocturnal dialysis program, at least 10 dialysis patients need to participate.
Once you've identified a nocturnal program in your area and you arrive for your nocturnal dialysis session, the healthcare team will take care of all aspects of treatment.
First, your access area will be washed by a patient care technician; then you will be weighed and escorted to your dialysis chair. Your blood pressure will be taken, both standing and sitting, and a dialysis nurse will check your vitals and connect you to the dialysis machine.
The typical dialysis session is usually six to eight hours overnight and during that time your blood pressure will be taken and the dialysis machine will be monitored. You are free to read, watch television, or do almost any activity that can be done from the dialysis chair that helps you relax before falling asleep. A "sleep zone" is established to encourage you to rest during treatment, because it's important not to disrupt your sleep while dialyzing.
Once the dialysis treatment time is up, you will be disconnected from the dialysis machine and your vital signs and weight will be recorded again.
Your nephrologist, dietitian and social worker will visit you during your nighttime dialysis treatments at least once a month.
On the nights you have dialysis, bring items that help you relax when you dialyze overnight. Some things you'll want to remember:
If you find that in-center nocturnal dialysis isn't for you, explore DaVita's other treatment options:
For more information, call DaVita Guest Services at 1-866-994-SLEEP (1-866-994-7533).
Get a free recipe collection from the DaVita kitchen.Get the Cookbooks
405,847 Enjoyed So Far!
Learn more and get your questions answered in a no-cost kidney education class.Find a Class Near Me
Call 1-800-424-6589 now to talk to one of our placement specialists.
Learn which DaVita service may best fit your lifestyle.Explore Options


text:
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he supports move by Senate Democrats to make it harder for Republicans to block his nominees.
Obama spoke shortly after the Senate voted 52-48 to weaken the power of the filibuster. The rule change will make it harder for minority Republicans to block confirmation of the president's nominees for judges and other top posts.
Obama says the "unprecedented pattern of obstruction" in Congress has left Americans more frustrated with Washington than ever. He said the pattern "isn't normal" and isn't based on substantive differences over his nominees.
The president says that as a former senator, he values the chamber's powers. But he says some rules are now being used as a tool to "grind business to a halt."


text:
Vanessa Hudgens: Hiking with Stella!
Vanessa Hudgens enjoys a sunny afternoon hike on Monday (October 29) at Wilacre Park in Studio City, Calif.
The 23-year-old actress was joined by her sister Stella, and the pair hit the gym together after their hike.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Vanessa Hudgens
The day before, Vanessa and Stella were spotted hitting the gym together for a Sunday work out.
The sisters enjoyed a spooky weekend by spending some quality time with their pal Ashley Tisdale at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights.
25+ pictures inside of Vanessa Hudgens hiking with Stella…


text:
A Killing Puts U.K. on Guard for Terror
LONDON—The gruesome broad-daylight killing of a man believed to be a British soldier was quickly branded an act of terrorism by officials here, reviving fear of violence by Islamic extremists in a country that has spent years buttressing its defenses in the wake of past attacks.
The victim, who wasn't identified Wednesday, was hacked to death outside an army barracks in southeast London, police said. Police arriving on the scene shot two suspects, who survived and were taken to area hospitals.
Videos from witnesses quickly surfaced of a man with bloodied hands, apparently in the immediate aftermath of the incident, holding a large knife and a cleaver, and making antigovernment statements. "We swear by the almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you until you leave us alone," the man said in a video shown by British media company ITV PLC, which said it got the clip from a passerby. Several witnesses told British media they heard cries of Allahu akbar—God is great—from the men.
The incident quickly resurrected the debate over how to confront terrorism in Britain, which suffered dozens of deaths in a series of coordinated suicide bombs on July 7, 2005. That incident prompted a huge revamp of the country's antiterror efforts, resulting in the thwarting of numerous plots in the years since.
In an indication of how seriously the government was treating the attack, Britain's top security and government officials met Wednesday evening to discuss the event. The government also said security at all London barracks had been increased. Authorities declined to comment on the videos.
"There are strong indications this is a terrorist incident," said British Prime Minister David Cameron, who was on a trip to Paris. "We have had these sorts of attacks before in our country and we never buckle in the face of them."
The attack adds a bloody, new chapter to the history of terrorism in London, which in recent years has ranged from the bombings in 2005 to the stabbing of a member of Parliament by a woman influenced by a radical Muslim cleric.
In the aftermath of the so-called 7/7 bombings, the U.K. made huge investments of time and money in upgrading its ability to detect, thwart and respond to terror threats. The British have staged, without incident, huge public events such as the 2012 London Olympics and the 2011 royal wedding, and counterterror police have successfully foiled some alleged terror plots.
The attacks could represent a strain of a more recent kind of terror event that is difficult, if not impossible, for authorities to defend against: individuals acting opportunistically on their own, outside of traditional terrorist networks.
Last year, the head of the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agency, known as MI5, said the biggest threat facing the U.K. would come from "lone actors attracted to extremism and violence."
Nothing is yet known publicly of the motives or background of Wednesday's alleged attackers, or whether the men are connected to any known terror groups.
Police said they responded Wednesday afternoon to reports of an incident close to the Woolwich army barracks involving a man being assaulted by two other men wielding a number of weapons including firearms. Police arrived at the scene to find the victim, who was later pronounced dead.
Authorities believe the dead man was a soldier, according to people familiar with the case. The government didn't immediately confirm the man's identity.
The two men believed to be the attackers were shot by police and arrested, but not yet charged. The two were taken to separate hospitals for treatment for injuries, according to police, who said they continued to investigate.
The man was being attacked with a machete-style knife, according to witness accounts cited widely in British media.
Mr. Cameron described the incident as a "sickening attack " and said he planned to return to London on Wednesday evening from a visit to Paris, where he was meeting with French President François Hollande.
Mr. Cameron had been scheduled to return to London on Thursday.
Home Secretary Theresa May chaired the nearly hourlong meeting of top security and government officials, known as Cobra. In a statement, she said the victim was "brutally murdered" and described it as "a sickening and barbaric attack."
Mr. Cameron was due to chair another meeting of top security officials Thursday morning.
"It is hard to comprehend the shocking and horrific scenes we have seen this afternoon on a busy street as Londoners went about their day as normal," said Bernard Hogan-Howe, commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police.
He added that police have launched a murder investigation which is being led by the Met's counterterror unit.
"We understand concern about the motivation and we will work tirelessly to uncover why this occurred and who was responsible. I understand people want answers, but I must stress we are in the early stages of investigations," Mr. Hogan-Howe said.
He added that extra officers were on duty Wednesday night in the area where the attack took place.
The U.K. has been the scene of a series of terrorist attacks, ranging from large-scale bombings to so-called lone-wolf style attacks.
The coordinated suicide bomb attacks in London in 2005 that killed 56 people and injured more than 700 were a watershed for the U.K. in its experience of terrorist attacks.
Plots Against Britain
Some of the incidents since 56 people were killed on July 7, 2005, on London's public transport system, in the '7/7' attacks:
- August 2006 Police foil an alleged plan to use liquid explosives to blow up flights between the U.S. and the U.K.
- 2006 A London street vendor is sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to kill a decorated U.K. soldier.
- January 2007 Authorities arrest eight suspects who allegedly plotted to behead a U.K. Muslim soldier while broadcasting the killing on the Internet.
- July 2007 Police arrest four suspects after a flaming jeep crashes into a Scottish airport. The incident follows a foiled carbomb plot in central London.
- 2010 Roshonara Choudhry tells police she stabbed a former treasury minister in the stomach because he voted for Iraq war
- 2011 Several suspects are arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate knapsack bombs. In April 2013 the ringleader and two accomplices are sentenced to 10 to 18 years in jail.
The following year, in 2006, U.K. authorities interrupted a plot to bomb trans-Atlantic airliners using liquid explosives carried in bottles. Police made 23 arrests and at least nine individuals were convicted by U.K. courts in connection with the planned attack, which authorities have called one of the largest U.K.-based terrorists plots.
But there have also been a rash of smaller-scale incidents. In 2010, a 21-year-old woman was found guilty of attempting to murder a top politician in a knife attack after being influenced by a U.S.-born radical cleric connected to a Yemen-based affiliate of al Qaeda.
And, in 2011, a former British Airways software engineer was convicted of using his job to prepare terrorist acts and plotting with the same U.S.-born radical cleric, Anwar al-Awlaki, to do so. Prosecutors accused the Bangladeshi national, who had been in the U.K. for several years, of a "chilling plan" to use his job at the airline to blow up a passenger plane.
Terrorism had been a major concern ahead of last year's summer Olympics hosted by the U.K., with authorities deploying tough security measures. A string of terror-related arrests were made in the run up to the games but there were no major incidents.
Write to Cassell Bryan-Low at email@example.com


text:
Teaching Children Gymnastics, Third Edition, helps you teach
children individual skills in three skill themes—traveling, statics, and
rotation—and helps children develop sequences. It provides great
material on scope and sequence for grades K to 5, guides you in creating
a positive learning environment, shows you how to offer an inclusive
program, and offers dozens of fun learning experiences for the kids.
* Free Bundled E-book *
If you are a member of the HK Rewards Program, when buying a new print edition of this book, you
will be granted the option for downloading the e-book edition at no additional charge. Learn more.
Text for students learning to teach gymnastics. Reference for K-5
physical educators and for community gymnastics instructors.
Peter Werner, PED, is a retired distinguished professor emeritus
from the department of physical education at the University of South
Carolina. His area of expertise is physical education for children,
including gymnastics, dance, and interdisciplinary learning. Dr. Werner
has presented at numerous national conferences for the American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and for the
National Association for Sport and Physical Education. He has presented
a session on educational gymnastics at an international conference as
Dr. Werner served as senior editor for Teaching Elementary Physical
Education and has served in editorial roles for many other physical
education publications. He has been recognized numerous times for his
contributions to physical education, including receiving the Ada B.
Thomas Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award in 2001 from the University of
South Carolina, the Margie Hanson Service Award in 2002 from the Council
on Physical Education for Children, and the Hall of Fame Joy of Effort
Award from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education in
2008. He is a coauthor of Interdisciplinary Teaching Through Physical
Education (2009), Seminar in Physical Education (2008), and Geocaching
for Schools and Communities (2010), all with Human Kinetics. He has
also written hundreds of articles.
Dr. Werner and his wife make their home in Black Mountain, North
Carolina, where he enjoys whitewater canoeing, running, biking, and
hand-crafting brooms.
Lori H. Williams, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Citadel
in Charleston, South Carolina. She has taught physical education at the
elementary, middle school, and college levels. Her 25 years of teaching
experience include 14 years in public schools. Gymnastics has always
been part of her curriculum. She coauthored Schoolwide Physical
Activity (2010) and several articles for refereed publications.
Williams has presented at numerous state, regional, and national
conferences, many of which included a focus on gymnastics. She has been
an active participant in collecting and analyzing assessment data at the
state level with the South Carolina Physical Education Assessment
Program, and she has been a member of the NASPE Assessment Task Force.
Tina J. Hall, PhD, is an associate professor in the department of
health and human performance at Middle Tennessee State University. She
has taught since 1985, spending 18 of those years at the elementary and
middle school levels. Her experience in gymnastics includes teaching
gymnastics as an integral part of her elementary and middle school
physical education curriculum, conducting an afterschool gymnastics
club, and teaching educational gymnastics to future physical educators
at the college level. Hall has conducted numerous workshops and
in-services focusing on gymnastics. She is a coauthor of Schoolwide
Physical Activity (2010) and several articles for refereed
Get the latest news, special offers, and updates on authors and products. SIGN UP NOW!
About Our Products
Book Excerpts
News and Articles
About Us
Career Opportunities
Business to Business
Author Center
HK Today Newsletter
Exam/Desk Copies
Language rights translation
Associate Program
Rights and Permissions
Certifying Organizations
Continuing Education Policies
Connect with Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Safe Harbor


text:
One of the dating services for meeting local people is Mooreland speed dating. Based on a series of short planned introductions Mooreland speed dating allow singles to quickly meet people face to face in a safe and fun environment. Imagine meeting people online in a similar fashion through matchmaker.com'sinnovative new Cupid feature which emails you introductions of singles in the Mooreland speed dating area without ever having to leave your home.
MoorelandJoin Now Free!
Mooreland Girls | Mooreland Men | Mooreland Gay | Mooreland Lesbians
More Mooreland Links:
Mooreland Dating | Mooreland Personals | Mooreland Chat | Mooreland Singles | Mooreland Love
Senior Dating | Catholic Dating | Christian Dating | Muslim Dating
Black Singles | Asian Singles | Latin Dating
Meet people from all different backgrounds and lifestyles around the world or someone in the local Mooreland neighborhood at matchmaker.com. There are thousands of singles from the around the world looking for a long term relationship. Find love and romance with a Mooreland speed dating style of matchmaking.