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From Center Stage: Easy Bracket Installation
Item # 769CSB3006 | MFR # CSB-3006-BLK
This item is no longer available.
If you've got a slender sound bar speaker, here's a great way to mount it neatly and cleanly on top of your flat-panel TV without drilling holes in your wall. The CSB-3006-BLK speaker shelf attaches directly to the top of your TV, and provides a stable spot for your sound bar. You can free up space on your component rack, or wall-mount your TV and do away with the rack entirely.
This shelf is designed for sound bar speakers with a maximum depth of 6". Thick rubber caps at the end of the legs tighten against your TV to keep the shelf securely in place. You can also adjust the mounting screws to angle the speaker down towards your listening position for better sonic performance. The top plate of the shelf is fitted with a foam strip on the bottom to protect the finish on your TV, and comes with a non-slip mat to keep the speaker from sliding around.
Good prduct...just got a flat screen, and needed a shelf to display A/C models...fits the bill...
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Average Customer Review(s):
Good prduct...just got a flat screen, and needed a shelf to display A/C models...fits the bill...
Excellent product. Would definely recommed to a friend. Works perfectly for a 32 in tv that is mounted in a corner.
Pros: Looks great, sturdy and easy to install.
Cons: Price
This product is excellent for a 55" LCD that I had a surround sound Bose system for but not a place for the center speaker which is where it should be now. Thanks for a fine product.
If you have a vise and can bend sheet metal you can build one yourself for about $8 of parts at a hardware store. The one I received bolts were cross threaded about half way down their length and I had to run a die over them to get them to adjust. So what should have been a 2 minute install took 30 minutes. If you are going to produce a product that has about $8 dollars of parts and sell it for this much you should really make sure the product doesn't have cross threaded bolts
Pros: it works
Cons: way, way, way over priced , no quality control cheap broken parts
Works great with my wall mounted Samsung TV and Polk Surroundbar 3000 IHT
Pros: Easy setup
Cons: price
Clever product that is easy to assemble and integrates well with my home theater system. I use it for a SuperSat 60 center channel speaker that sits atop a 46-inch LCD display. Shelf is very thin and virtually disappears once speaker is placed on it. This shelf is not appropriate for large, heavy center channel speakers, but represents an excellent solution for those within the weight limit specified by manufacturer.
Does the job. Easy to install
Very good product that is simple to assemble and provides a clean professional installation. I am using it with a Polk 400 CHT Soundbar.
Pros: Simple to assemble.
Cons: None
Used it with the Def Tech Mythos 10 speaker on a 65 inch Panasonic T. V. Works perfectly. Would buy it again
Pros: Easy to install. Idiot proof, really
Cons: None
Easy to set up and holds well. Looks good on the tv. Easily a 5 rating if it was wider.
Pros: Holds and looks good
Cons: not wide enough
I was somewhat surprised to learn that a bracket existed for my soundbar speaker and questioned its ability to function as a solid support for same. Now that i have completed its installation i became very happy that it functioned as descirbed and sound from my soundbar was no longer distorted. Many thanks to your staff for taking the time to answer my questions before i purchased same.
Easy installation; it only took a few minutes to install and fit well on my 47" LG TV.
Pros: Easy installation
Cons: The could be a little bit narrower; may not work with TV wall brackets that are not able to tilt.
I recently moved into my lady's house and decided to hang my 40" LED on the wall in her bedroom. For years, I have used a set of BOSE Acoustimas 9's to provide sound in the bedroom (BOSE is complete JUNK, but they were a gift and free is free). Anyway, I purchased this shelf to hold the front 3x BOSE cubes. For this use, the shelf is perfect. We plan to move soon and I didn't want to mess with mounting the cubes to the wall/fishing wires through. This setup allowed me to simply to run the speaker cable through the same hole as the video cables. FYI, on a newer LED panel, I am not sure that I would trust this shelf to hold a large center speaker (like a Boston Acoustics VR12 or VS325C (both of which I own)) even thought it is rated for up to 40 lbs. An older (thicker) LCD or Plasma would likely be a safer bet. Additionally, if you are wall mounting and do not have the tv panel angled downward, the 6" of depth could be an issue. Finally, aesthetically this unit does leave something to be desired. It is functional, but not pretty. If it were a little more slick looking, I would have likely given it 5 stars. If your goal is to hold a sound bar or a set of bose (or other brand of sat speakers), this is a decent low cost solution for you.
Pros: price ease of installation functionality
Cons: Visual design (especially from the side) not ideal for newer LED tv's... Better for older LCD/Plasma rubber mat does not lie completely flat
Center Stage Bracket CSB-3006-BLK i like very much its save a LOT space
Ordering and delivery were great. It only took a few minutes to put the unit together and put it in place. My sound bar is secure and steady. Much better than putting it on the wall.
Pros: It is easy to install and the sound bar is very steady.
This shelf works great on my LCD 48-inch flat screen TV. A bit pricey, but it does the trick so worth the money in the long run.
Great product was just what I needed for my sound bar
The overall length of this shelf is great for placing a large (long) center channel speaker above a flat panel TV. All materials are of good quality. One issue with this shelf, however, is that it doesn't fit too well over TVs greater than 3 1/2 to 4 inches thick. To install this shelf on top of a 55" Sony Bravia, I had to remove the rubber tips on each of the three brackets. It barely fit. The manufacturer should have angled the brackets a bit more to accommodate larger panels. Otherwise, the shelf securely supports a center channel speaker above a flat panel TV. Recommended.
This little shelf allowed me to put my center speaker on top of my Pioneer plasma TV. It was easy to assemble and set up so that the speaker has a slight downward tilt toward my seating area. The shelf's dimensions are a perfect match for my speaker (Monitor Audio Radius 250). I'm very happy with it.
Thankyou so much for the fast service for sending the sound bar speaker shelve for flat panel tv's. I really like the shelve. It is really sturdy and matches the tv. I was really impressed with it. It was a little spendy. It was worth the money I spent for it. I will buy from them again. Thankyou CRUTCHFIELD.
Love the concept perfect for my needs. I think it's extremely overpriced. Shipping very expedient. Packaged well.
My problem had been that I needed somewhere to mount a sound bar speaker but had nowhere to do so: my available space is very limited. The Center Stage Speaker Shelf did the trick by allowing me to place the speaker on top of my flat panel TV. The support legs can be mounted & adjusted to fit pretty well any depth of TV and it did not take me long to get everything centered and straight. A spirit level comes in handy here to get the shelf horizontal front-rear. Make sure you use the supplied non-slip mat to stop the speaker sliding around. Once in place the shelf is very unobtrusive, when viewed from the front, and it forms a good solid base for the speaker. Recommended.
Overview: Center Stage Brackets were developed to meet the growing demand for brackets that would allow consumers to place soundbar speakers and center channel speakers on top of flat-panel LCD, LED, and Plasma television displays.
High-Grade Aluminum Construction: The Center Stage Bracket is constructed of high-grade aluminum and used adjustable steel hardware. It is available in a power coated gloss-black finish. Each bracket is outfitted with a protective foam strip (which protects the television) and comes with a non-slip mat to keep your center speaker securely in place and free from damage or sliding.
Low-Profile Design: This low-profile model (CSB-300-BLK-Soundbar) is designed to accommodate television installations in nearly any home theater setup which are freestanding or wall-mounted. This model is suited for large-sized speakers (such as soundbars) which have a maximum depth of 6-inches and weigh up to 30 lbs.
Center Channel/Soundbar Application: The Center Stage Bracket is suited for a wide range of speakers and televisions. The Center Stage Bracket allows speakers to be easily and quickly mounted on top of modern flat-panel televisions that are freestanding. The Center Stage Bracket is aesthetically pleasing and allows the center channel speaker or soundbar to be placed in an optimal position without damage to the television.
Note: This model can also be used with smaller home theater systems where the left, center and right speakers can all be placed on top of the television.
Component Application: The Center Stage Bracket is also very effective at holding various audio/video components on top of flat-panel televisions and computer monitors including Blue-ray players, DVD players, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. In addition, the Center Stage Bracket can be used with Web cams for video conferencing rooms or personal computers.
Installation: The Center Stage Bracket features a low-profile design that is easy to install. It universally mounts on top of most flat-panel televisions that are freestanding. The Center Stage Bracket features a top plate with a protective foam strip that rests on the top of your flat-panel television, and three adjustable leg supports which clamp to the back of your flat-panel TV for an easy and secure installation. A non-slip mat is provided to place over the top plate to keep your center-channel speaker from sliding.
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Obeid son unable to explain possession of confidential maps
Neither Eddie Obeid jnr nor Ian Macdonald could assist ICAC, writes Linton Besser.
EDDIE OBEID'S youngest son, Eddie Obeid jnr, has told a corruption inquiry he could not explain how confidential coalmining maps had made their way into his family's offices at Birkenhead Point.
Mr Obeid jnr was the last of five sons to appear before the Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry where it has been alleged the Obeid family stood to make as much as $100 million by corrupting a coal licence tender in a ''conspiracy'' with the former resources minister Ian Macdonald.
He said he did not know that sensitive and confidential resources maps, found during a search warrant at the Obeid headquarters, had been in his family's possession.
He also said he did not have a ''separate friendship'' with Mr Macdonald, who finally appeared at the inquiry, denying the central allegation before the inquiry - that he conspired with Eddie Obeid to corrupt a multimillion-dollar coal tender.
In his first and long-awaited appearance before the ICAC probe into suspect coal licences issued when he had charge of the portfolio, Mr Macdonald denied designing a tenement at Mount Penny, near Mudgee, specifically to benefit the Obeid family.
Counsel assisting the inquiry, Geoffrey Watson, SC, has accused Mr Macdonald and Mr Obeid, both former Labor mining ministers, of entering into a ''criminal conspiracy'' to defraud the state of NSW and line their own pockets.
Mr Obeid's son, Moses Obeid, has admitted the family stood to make at least $75 million from the 2008 coal tender, both from purchasing the properties that would fall within the tenement and from a secret 25 per cent stake in Cascade Coal, the company which was awarded the Mount Penny area.
Last week, documents were tendered to the inquiry which Mr Watson said showed that Mr Macdonald stood to make as much as $4 million as a kickback associated with the Cascade Coal deal.
But Mr Macdonald said on Monday he could not account for how the Obeid family came to make such a substantial benefit.
''I can't explain it,'' he said.
''They [the Obeids] have obviously gone off and taken a lot of actions that I was not aware of. I didn't know they were buying land, for instance.''
At one point the Commissioner, David Ipp, QC, pressed him on this question: ''Is it by chance?''
I will be blunt about it. I am suggesting you're a liar.
''It has to be,'' Mr Macdonald replied.
Earlier, Mr Macdonald said he had a short discussion with the mining department about putting together a list of small or medium-sized tenements that would form part of a public proposal.
But he was asked how it was he told his chief of staff, Jamie Gibson, to seek information about coal reserves in the ''Mount Penny area'', when some of the department's most senior geologists had never heard of it. Mount Penny is a small hill on the Obeid family farm.
''I got it from an atlas I used regularly in my office,'' Mr Macdonald said. ''It is a state atlas.''
After some questions about this publication, Mr Watson said: ''I will be blunt about it. I am suggesting you're a liar.'' Mr Macdonald denied this.
The first witness yesterday was Mr Macdonald's former chief of staff, Tony Hewson, who left to become a ''government relations'' professional for resources companies including White Energy and Felix Resources.
These companies shared executives who also appeared on the board of Cascade Coal.
The commission heard that Mr Hewson's company, Dissolve Barriers, received almost $750,000 from White Energy and Felix Resources between October 2007 and February 2011.
Despite this, Mr Hewson admitted he had never signed on to the official NSW register of lobbyists.
Mr Hewson told the ICAC he ''didn't feel it was necessary'' to register after he left Mr Macdonald's office in 2007, but conceded he had extensive access to Mr Macdonald and his staff. On occasion, Mr Hewson said he was able to see Mr Macdonald on his own, privately, and without an appointment.
He said he personally lobbied either Mr Macdonald or his staff or his department to reopen the controversial 2008 government tender to ensure that White Energy, originally denied an invitation to participate, was included.
The tender was eventually reopened to include Cascade, which went on to win Mount Penny.
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text: Kind of wish I followed this thread a lot closer. I've been rewatching DS9 (Finished the Circle Trilogy tonight) and I skimmed through this entire thread thinking I could add some comments but figuring that because it's been more than a year why bother. To keep it current, I will say I loved Tacking into the Wind, and this was the episode I grew to like Ezri Dax.


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28th Street Pit and Pub
28th St. & Coastal Hwy.
Saturday, May 18: Lawnchair
Every Thursday: DJ Dance Party
45th Street Taphouse
45th St. & Coastal Hwy.
Friday, May 17:Johnny Mojo, 7-11 p.m.
Saturday, May 18:
One Night Stand, 7-11 p.m.
Thursday, May 23: Ward Ewing, 7-11 p.m.
13th St. & The Boardwalk,
In The Beach Plaza Hotel
Friday, May 17:
Rhonda Apple & Dale Britt
Atlantic Hotel
2 North Main St., Berlin
Every Monday: Earl Beardsley
Buxy's Salty Dog
28th St. & Coastal Hwy.
Friday, May 17: Eastern Electric
Sunday, May 19:
Locals' Party With DJ BK
Tuesday, May 21: DJ Joey Capo
Captain's Galley Dock Bar
Located On The Commercial Harbor
Friday, May 17: Young Jean
Saturday, May 18: Blake Haley
Sunday, May 19: Pat O'Brennan
Captain's table
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel,
15th St. & Baltimore Ave.
Every Saturday: Phil Perdue on Piano
Caribbean Bar & Grill
Just Off The Boards On 2nd Street
Friday, May 17: TBA, 1-5 p.m.;
Witches Brew, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18: Davis Holiday, 1-5 p.m.; 2 Much Stuff with Joe Smooth, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Clarion Hotel
10100 Coastal Hwy.
Ocean Club:
Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18:
New Censation
Coconuts beach bar & grill
Oceanfront At The Castle In The Sand Hotel, 37th-38th St.
Friday, May 17: John LaMere, 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 18:
Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, Noon-4 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.
Sunday, May 19: Lauren Glick & The Moodswingers, 2-6 p.m.
de lazy lizard
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Sunday, May 19: CK the DJ, 10 p.m.
Monday, May 20: DJ Moonshine, 10 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21: DJ Harvey, 10 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22: CK the DJ, 10 p.m.
Thursday, May 23: Tim & The Animal,
5-9 p.m.; DJ Wax, 10 p.m.
Fager's Island
60th St. in the Bay
Outside, Enclosed Deck:
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DJ Hook, 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 18: Opposite Directions, 5 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m.
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Saturday, May 18: Rollerblades, 10 p.m.
Every Sunday: Jazz Brunch with
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Wednesday, May 22: Bob Dylan's Birthday Bash with Nate Clendenen
& Friends
Globe, The
12 Broad St., Berlin
Friday, May 17: Full Circle
Saturday, May 18: Daryl Davis Duo
Sunday, May 19: TBA, 10 a.m.
Greene Turtle North
11601 Coastal Hwy.
Every Monday: DJ Jeremy
Every Tuesday: DJ Blazin' Hott
Every Wednesday: DJ Wax
Every Thursday: DJ Wood
Every Friday: JJ the DJ
Every Saturday: DJ Wood
Every Sunday: DJ Siren
Greene Turtle West
Rte. 611, West Ocean City
Friday, May 17: DJ Wood
Saturday, May 18: Galaxy Collective
12513 Ocean Gateway,
West Ocean City
Friday, May 17:
Jon Pheasant Band, 7-11 p.m.
Saturday, May 18:
Alex & Shiloh, 8 p.m.-midnight
Wednesday, May 22: Loud Love, 6-10 p.m.
jive wine & martini bar
83rd Street, Bayfront
Friday, May 17: Bryan Clark, 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 18:
Tear The Roof Off, 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 23: Chris Manriquez
johnny's pizza & pub
56th St. & Coastal Hwy., Bayside
Friday, May 17: Opposite Directions
Saturday, May 18:
Lauren Glick & The Moodswingers
la Hacienda
11033 Nicholas Lane,
Ocean Pines
Saturday, May 18: Michael Smith
Every Thursday: Kaleb Brown
M.R. Ducks
311 Talbot St.
Friday, May 17:
Kenny Jones & The Jaded Angels
Saturday, May 18: Bone Daddys
Sunday, May 19: Tranzfusion
Ocean Pines Yacht CLub
1 Mumford Landing Road,
Ocean Pines
Friday, May 17: Kaleb Brown
Sunday, May 19: Wine & Chef Event
Pour House, The
Corner Of Baltimore Ave.
& Wicomico St.
Every Friday: DJ Moonshine
Saturday, May 18: Rob Fahey & The Pieces
Purple Moose Saloon
On The Boards Between Talbot & Caroline St.
Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18: Outbreak
Thursday, May 23: Odyssey Road, Journey Tribute Band
49th St. & Coastal Hwy.
Friday, May 17: Jim Long Band,
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Lucky Dub, The Benderz & DJs
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Monday, May 20: Bimini RD & DJ
Tuesday, May 21: New Direction & DJ
Wedenesday, May 22:
Zion Reggae Band & DJ
Thursday, May 23: Go Go Gadjet & DJ
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Every Friday: Randy Lee Ashcraft
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Lefties shutting down Tigers' big bats
By Jason Beck / MLB.com
Odd as it seems for a team with no shortage of dangerous right-handed hitters, the Tigers batted 22 points lower against left-handed pitching (.253) than right-handers (.275) during the regular season. The difference in slugging percentage is more pronounced, with a 39-point gap.
A look through the roster at some of their right-handers tells the gaps. Miguel Cabrera hits slightly better for average against right-handers, but more eye-catching, hit just four home runs off lefties in the regular season. Jhonny Peralta batted just .214 off lefties this year as part of his struggling season at the plate, though he knocked out a hit and a walk off Brett Anderson on Tuesday. Gerald Laird, who catches most games against lefties, hit them for a .204 average, faring far better against righties.
Perhaps the biggest absence, though, was Ryan Raburn's previously respectable lefty-hitting bat. He hit southpaws for better than a .900 OPS in 2009 and 2010, then dropped off a bit last year but still hit .274 with seven home runs off them. He hit just 15-for-91 off them this season before ending the season on the disabled list.
Raburn's struggles, then his eventual loss, was one reason behind the Tigers promoting right-handed-hitting prospect Avisail Garcia at the end of August. He has held his own against lefties since his arrival, though he did not have an extra-base hit.
The good news for the Tigers was that Anderson was the last Oakland lefty starter they are set to face, though Sean Doolittle's presence in the bullpen looms large.
Outfielders adjusting to electric atmosphere
OAKLAND -- The outfield fans at the Coliseum have their own reputation: They're a small group, but they're vocal, and they'll interact with players. Royals right fielder Jeff Francoeur bought pizzas for a group of them in April.
There was no such interaction Tuesday. There was just a roar, and none of the Tigers outfielders could make out what anyone was saying. That says plenty about the difference between a typical A's crowd and the huge crowds they've been getting lately.
"When you notice individual people the most is when there's not many people at the game," said Andy Dirks, who started in left field Tuesday before moving over to right for Game 4 on Wednesday night. "Traditionally, you come here and [there are] 10,000 people, and a lot of them sitting behind home plate, and you'll always have a hundred people behind you. And there are always a few guys you can hear.
"When the crowd is going, it's like a constant noise. You can't pick out what people are saying, and that's a big difference. That's why I think I enjoy it more. You don't have to sit and get ragged on. ... Traditionally, you've got five guys behind you talking to you the whole game. But not in this situation."
Pretty much every Tigers player noted how loud the crowd was for Game 3. A few of them said it wasn't a surprise, that they expected a playoff atmosphere.
Manager Jim Leyland acknowledged the atmosphere the crowd created, but downplayed any impact. The Tigers didn't take two from the A's in Detroit, he said, because of the crowd.
"Well, I think you're seeing the atmosphere in Detroit, atmosphere in Oakland," Leyland said Tuesday night. "If you look around, all the teams have great atmosphere at this time of the year. Cincinnati had the pom-poms going or whatever it was. And [Oakland's] got the yellow towels."
Garcia's development would benefit bottom line
OAKLAND -- It's not difficult to envision Avisail Garcia competing for starts in right field out of Spring Training next year, even if the Tigers add an outfielder for the opposite corner or give fellow top prospect Nick Castellanos a shot as well.
Garcia might not be ready for this type of situation, manager Jim Leyland cautioned, but the Tigers need him. Whether he can take what he has learned during this stretch run and apply it could prove key.
He'll get a chance to apply some lessons this winter when he returns home to Venezuela. While he has played winter ball there the last few offseasons, he has yet to get extensive time at the top level. That could change this year.
If the Tigers could rely on homegrown talent for at least one outfield spot, it would prove huge in an offseason when they have some pay raises due on their pitching staff as well as center fielder Austin Jackson becoming arbitration-eligible.
Quick hits
Leyland's good friend Tony La Russa stopped by his office after Tuesday's loss to say hello and drop off an autographed copy of his latest book. Don't expect Leyland to return the favor, because he has no plans on writing a book when he's done managing."I've had a lot of chances to write a book," Leyland said, "but to be honest with you, I'm not smart enough to write a book. Tony and I, we're totally different in a lot of ways." Also among the notables on hand in Oakland on Tuesday was former Tigers manager Phil Garner, who works with the A's as a special assistant. Though Jose Valverde worked more than three outs in some save situations last October, the Tigers are likely to limit him to an inning this year.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Senate Monday voted to name its most famous hearing room after the late Kennedy trio of brothers, honoring the political greats with a permanent place in the center of American government.
The gilded caucus room in the Russell Senate Office Building will be rennamed the Kennedy Caucus Room under a resolution, which passed Monday with virtually no dissentors.
"This was Teddy's wish and desire," Sen. Christopher Dodd, a close friend of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, said after the resolution was passed.
The room will honor John, Robert and Edward Kennedy, the only three brothers to have served in the Senate.
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From the cheap seats
The stunner
Seventy runs by the Windies, eh? Well, obviously they're set to liven up a not particularly galvanising summer of cricket. Evidently time to book even more thrilling contemporary music artistes and announce another yet crowd costume party for the MCG leg of the touring festival.
The snoozer
Apparently captivated by reported stats that "nearly 100 million Americans will flush their toilets" at half time of the Super Bowl, this week Some Unidentified Newspaper added to the evocative nature of the imagery by sagely noting, "That is a lot of beer, hotdogs and nachos being flushed down the loo." A new high water mark in sport reporting there.
The yak attack
All those hundreds of words and dozens of ideas about Cricket Australia from Shane Warne. An interesting contrast with his partner, Ms Liz Hurley, who, when she wanted to convey roughly the same sentiment to a network reporter recently, only had to mouth one brief but pungent expression.
How far the cherry?
Danish cyclist – now former cyclist – Michael Rasmussen admits, "I used EPO, cortisone, insulin, human growth hormone and blood transfusions." Presumably the makers of anabolic steroids were miffed by the omission. There weren't many other omissions in that list. A sentence or two later in the same story, it was mentioned that, although Rasmussen served a two-year suspension for missing tests and deceiving authorities as to his whereabouts, he never actually tested positive. Bit of a blow for those who retain an ironclad, if somewhat difficult to explain, faith in the reliability of drug-testing procedures. Rasmussen also mentioned that he was relieved, stating, "I no longer have a heavy burden to carry." Mmm, presumably carrying around a pharmacy's worth of stuff like that all the time could certainly tire a body out.
Bozo of the week
Yes, Anthony Mundine ran his big yapper over the Geale fight decision, (probably fishing for a lucrative, if pointless, rematch), and, pre-fight, about everything else, (The Man's usual knot-headed notion of high-class promotion). But for boxing fans to have to listen to him one more time "calling out" guys — Cotto, Trout, Martinez, Mayweather — he was never going to fight in a million years — that was the bridge too far if not also the river, mountain and island continent too far. Miguel Cotto knocks too many guys out for Team Mundine to ever want anything to do with him. Mundine said Austin Trout wasn't worth his trouble when that fight was actually on the table ages ago. Right now, Sergio Martinez would beat both guys in that fight Wednesday night. He's the consensus number one middleweight boxer in the world, full stop. Floyd Mayweather Jr is from a different planet of talent than young Anthony. They'd have to put nets five metres back around ringside to catch Anthony's head when Mayweather knocked it off, and then show "The Man" the recording later seven or eight times before he knew who or what had hit him.
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To use someone who has played THIS CENTURY and has a clue what they're talking about?
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Desmond, Zimmerman deliver as Nats rally vs. Mets
NEW YORK -- Ian Desmond's RBI double in the top of the ninth inning helped the Nationals edge the Mets, 6-4, at Citi Field on Friday night.
The score was tied at 4 when Washington scored the go-ahead runs against closer Bobby Parnell. With a runner on second and nobody out, Desmond doubled down the first-base line, scoring Jayson Werth. Desmond then scored on a sacrifice fly by Kurt Suzuki.Full Game Coverage
NEW YORK -- Ian Desmond's RBI double in the top of the ninth inning helped the Nationals edge the Mets, 6-4, at Citi Field on Friday night.
The score was tied at 4 when Washington scored the go-ahead runs against closer Bobby Parnell. With a runner on second and nobody out, Desmond doubled down the first-base line, scoring Jayson Werth. Desmond then scored on a sacrifice fly by Kurt Suzuki.Full Game Coverage
Drew Storen pitched the ninth inning for his second save of the season.
Manager Davey Johnson called the victory possibly the biggest one of the season.
"The guys battled," Johnson said. "[Mets manager] Terry [Collins] is making every move he could to try and have the edge, and guys got key base hits. That's what we are capable of. … It was a big, uplifting win."
The victory reminded Ryan Zimmerman of the 2012 Nationals. They had a lot of comeback victories. This year, those types of victories have been few and far between.
"The beginning of the year, we had no comeback wins, no runs scored late," Zimmerman said. "The past couple of weeks, we have been getting a lot better at that. That's the team we were last year. Hopefully we can continue to do that, because we are not going to get to the starter every day. Sometimes you have to come from behind. It's not easy, but good teams do that."
At first, it looked like Mets right-hander Matt Harvey was going to win his eighth game of the season. He pitched seven strong innings and allowed three hits. In fact, Harvey had a perfect game until the top of fifth inning, when Desmond hit an 0-1 pitch over the left-field wall to tie the game at 1. It was Desmond's 14th home run of the season.
"This morning when I woke, I thought he had no-hit stuff," Desmond said about Harvey. "He's always got no-hit stuff. He throws 97 miles per hour with a breaking ball, cutter, slider, changeup, everything else you got. He has it. You go out and try to play with your best foot forward. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose."
Other than the home run, Harvey dominated, striking out 11 batters. The Nationals had a runner in scoring position only once against Harvey, and that occurred in the sixth inning. With two outs, Denard Span tripled to right field and was left on third when Anthony Rendon struck out to end the threat.
Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler battled, lasting five innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and striking out four batters.
The Mets scored their first run in the fourth inning. After David Wright led off with double, Marlon Byrd followed and hit a ground ball to Desmond at short. Desmond's throw went past first baseman Adam LaRoche for a two-base error, allowing Wright to score and giving New York a 1-0 lead. It was Desmond's first error since April 21.
The Mets broke things open in the fifth inning against Detwiler. Eric Young Jr. scored the go-ahead run on a double by Byrd, while Byrd scored on a single by Josh Satin.
Right-hander Ross Ohlendorf was on the mound when New York scored its last run of the game in the seventh inning. Satin doubled to right-center field, scoring Daniel Murphy.
But with Harvey out the game, the Nationals tied the score at 4 in the eighth inning against New York's shaky bullpen.
"Their bullpen has been decent, but I think you would rather face -- right now -- anyone than [Harvey], because he is throwing the ball pretty well," Zimmerman said.
The Nationals took advantage of the situation. Right-hander David Aardsma managed to get two outs and was taken out of the game for left-hander Josh Edgin to face Span, who was hitting .136 against southpaws entering Friday's action. But the strategy backfired, as Span doubled to put runners on second and third.
"It's easy. You're looking at Span. He hits less than .200 against left-handers," Collins said. "Edgin's throwing the ball well, threw the ball great in Philly. He gets on base, here come the other two guys anyway. He was the out I wanted to get for sure."
In came Brandon Lyon. He, too, had problems getting that third out. He walked Rendon to load the bases before Zimmerman hit a 1-0 pitch for a double to left center field, scoring three runs.
"There is nobody else on the team, including myself, that I want in that situation other than [Zimmerman]," Desmond said. "He is a proven big league hitter. He has made a career of doing damage in situations like that. You don't get the accolades, the contract, all the other stuff, just by going up there and being a standup guy. He is obviously that. But he's an unbelievable baseball player, great hitter, our cornerstone, you could say."
With the victory, the Nationals are a game over .500 with a 40-39 record this season.
"I think the way we finished that game was the key. Everybody had good at-bats," Johnson said.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats.


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March 24, 2009
SEATTLE, WA—How do you measure the impact of one man's life?
What words apply to a man who has saved hundreds, if not thousands, of lives? What if that man trained hundreds of others to do the same work?
Dr. Bob Witherspoon '65 has lived such a life. His reach goes beyond the leukemia patients he's treated to the hundreds of doctors he has helped train in the oncology field.
Witherspoon is the medical director of the Transplant Clinic of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance within the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The cancer treatment program is part of the University of Washington Medical School.
"When I started there were no cures for leukemia," Witherspoon said. "Well, we learned that bone marrow transplant is a cure. You can't quite say that yet, unfortunately, for lung cancer or colon cancer. We're in great need of things there.
"I've had the great fortune to work in a field where we've gone from not being able to cure these people to being able to cure them."
Witherspoon is a man of reflection, bow ties, and music. He's also a man passionate about caring for his ill patients.
"To be able to help and understand what they're getting into in a clinical trial, and then help them through it once they have started the treatment, and then see the outcome…that's not a bad life to have. And I'm so glad I've been able to do that."
Witherspoon tears up as he reflects on his career, then chuckles through the difficult moment. He says he never becomes that emotional talking to a patient and he certainly didn't expect to do so in an interview.
Dr. Witherspoon has been honored for his patient care. It's his trademark among his colleagues.
Nurse Manager Aleana Waite puts it this way in a recent Hutchinson newsletter: "Bob is dedicated to working with patients and their families as partners. He's always willing to take the time to educate, to help patients understand their illness or treatment."
"I really try to see what is inside that person and realize this is a very big moment for them, and they're going through it for the first time. I'm not in it with them," Witherspoon says. "I have seen a lot of it before and I'm bringing my experience to help them figure out what to do. Sometimes there is good news I can bring, and sometimes there isn't."
When the news is bad, he helps the patient deal with it.
"There is a person with a spirit sitting there. I just try to feel what that is and try to figure out how I can help them."
Witherspoon has plenty of reasons to be proud. His 30-year-plus career is filled with important research, awards, and accomplishments. It all started with Wabash College, Baylor University, and an association with one of the past century's leading medical researchers.
Witherspoon worked with Dr. Don Thomas, who won the 1990 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering that bone marrow transplants could cure leukemia. Witherspoon succeeded Thomas as director of the transplant clinic.
"My particular niche in the transplantation area has been how the body's immunological system recovers after they've had these transplants," Witherspoon says.
The diminutive doctor with the omnipresent smile and pleasant demeanor describes his research with a matter-of-fact attitude. But he gets excited when analyzing his impact.
"People might imagine that there are repetitive aspects to being a transplant physician," Witherspoon says. "But the person who is receiving your care is always different. It's the patients that draw me in. Each one is a new catalyst for inspiration."
Helping young doctors work with patients is another source of Witherspoon's satisfaction. He says medical school is a tough environment and too many times young doctors are not given praise.
"We have to train young doctors to take the hard knocks and to take the hard questions at meetings. We focus a lot on their ability to do that, and there is a lot of criticism meant to make them better. But we're a little bit shy to tell them what a good job they've done."
Witherspoon goes further, adding that many of his colleagues aren't good at addressing patient needs. He knows there are times when young doctors look at him as a mentor, even when he doesn't realize it's happening. That makes him even more conscious of his demeanor and treatment of every patient as an individual.
"You want to see young doctors have confidence in themselves, but also to have an ability to express sensitivity to a patient's concerns and needs. Nowadays in medicine you have to work with people to get them to understand something. It's not the captain of the ship telling everybody what to do any more. It might have been that way when I was a kid, but the days of the doctor telling everybody what to do and everyone else is an underling has been gone for a long time."
"What perhaps distinguishes Bob is how well he works with the entire care-giving team, including our fellows, physician's assistants, nurses, and support staff," says Dr. Fred Applebaum, who in 2003 presented Witherspoon with the Ali Johany Prize for excellence in patient care. "Providing cutting-edge care for complex, sometimes very ill patients in a research environment is not an easy task, and it takes many individuals, each with his or her own set of skills, to accomplish this. One of Bob's great skills is bringing these individuals together to accomplish the task at hand."
Witherspoon says he has an advantage at his clinic most primary-care doctors do not enjoy. Patients already know why they are coming to the famous cancer treatment center. Witherspoon schedules an hour and a half for a consultation. The added time allows Witherspoon to talk about the treatment and the options, but also seek out any hidden fears or concerns.
"I think asking the patient what's on their mind is really important."
That kind of one-on-one time with his own pediatrician in Gary, Indiana is what inspired 11-year-old Bob Witherspoon to become a doctor. He says he liked going to the doctor as a child and wasn't hesitant to ask questions.
Witherspoon speaks about the profound impact of his education and he credits, among others, the late Wabash Professor of Biology Tom Cole '58 for sparking his interest in science. Witherspoon selected Baylor for medical school and because he could also earn a master's degree in science there.
He headed off to Seattle to finish his training, then served two years in the Army before returning to the Northwest.
After 30 years of training doctors, caring for patients, publishing research papers, seeking federal grants, and giving conference addresses, he plans to cut back in 2009.
And true to the liberal arts student he is, he wants to pursue his out-of-the-office passion—music.
Witherspoon sang in the Wabash College Glee Club and played the French horn. About a dozen years ago he rediscovered his French horn and started playing again. He takes lessons and plays in a community orchestra. He wants to get more serious about his music in semi-retirement.
He's also part owner of a sailboat, has his pilot's license, and is fascinated by language. He took German at Wabash but has since developed an interest in the Spanish and Japanese languages and cultures.
He credits his liberal arts education for rousing those interests
"I wouldn't recommend a bachelor of science degree for anyone who wants to become a doctor," he offered. "Think of all the exposure there is in the liberal arts to political science, history, and philosophy. What did philosophers do when they were looking at the heavens trying to figure out how things work? That's the route of science. I'm glad I have that appreciation of the liberal arts."


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With the weather cooperating, the event featured the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, a variety of food and soft drinks sold by local non-profit groups, photos with Santa, entertainment, crafts and games. And for the second straight year, the evening included a five-minute fireworks show.
In previous years, Santa has forgone his usual sleigh and shown up on a city fire truck, the Fountain Valley Bodyworks iconic Red Ryder wagon and last year on a Rainbow Environmental Services truck.
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Joe,A lot of pizza operators use diced mozzarella cheese because it is easier to distribute over the pizza and they claim they can use less cheese as a result. The other day I bought a pizza from Domino's and saw the gal who made the pizza shake off some of the diced cheese after she had distributed it on my pizza. The cheese that remained on the pizza was the cheese that apparently stuck to itself and to the sauce. Pizza operators who use portioning cups (rather than free throwing) also say that the diced mozzarella cheese works better with the portioning cups than the shredded variety. Peter
Since I have switched to the hand dice my cheese melts better, burns less, and even seems to taste better.
Still curious about people who use sliced...
Whether putting the cheese down before the sauce is to protect the cheese is hard to say
J The only time that I have used diced cheese is where I have bought the cheese in slices from the deli section at the supermarket, such as a Boars Head whole-milk mozzarella cheese, and diced it to make it easier to use on my pizzas. I cant say that I noticed a big difference over shredded cheese, although I liked the quality and taste of the Boars Head brand of mozzarella.
Pete, most supermarket delis will happily sell you an unsliced chunk of cheese. If they're like mine, they'll be a little confused by the request, but they'll do it.
I like sliced mozzarella for a totally different reason.I put a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella on my pizza. With nothing but sauce on it, it's easy to evenly distribute the cheddar. But the mozzarella is exactly the same color, and once I start spreading it in shredded form, I can't tell if I'm evenly distributing it. But if I hand slice it, I can tell the difference between it and the cheddar.


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SANTA ANA – Santa Ana Unified, the only Orange County school district with its own police force, says that certain officers are trained to use department-issued assault rifles, but none of the high-powered guns or other weapons is stored on campuses.
The district's police department has no plans to alter its rifle program, which is about 2 years old, said district spokeswoman Deidra Powell.
"It's never been a concern or issue," Powell said of Orange County's largest school district, which has 57,300 students.
The Fontana Unified School District in the Inland Empire is storing 14 Colt 6940 rifles in locked safes on its campuses, to be used by the school district's police department in the event of a campus attack, Superintendent Cali Olsen-Binks said this week.
The rifles were ordered in fall, before the Connecticut school massacre, and were placed at the campuses last month.
Fontana city Police Chief Rodney Jones told a local TV news station that the high-powered weapons are the best message to send to anyone thinking about harming children.
Critics say such guns have no place on campuses, and that the $14,000 should have been used to restore counseling programs that have been eliminated.
Powell said Santa Ana Unified's assault rifles can be retrieved only in an emergency and only by officers trained to use them.
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I can't believe it's March already: it seems like the holidays were yesterday. Today is not one national food related made up holiday (I've said it before and I'll say it again: if anybody knows who makes these days up please let me know!) but three. Woo-hoo! It's National Pig Day (appropriate for Chinese New Year), National Peanut Butter Lover's Day (not to be confused with National Peanut Butter Day, and National Fruit Compote Day. To celebrate all three all you have to do is pig out on peanut butter and fruit compote sandwiches. For those of you who don't eat pork, hate peanut butter, and don't know the difference between a compote and jelly here's a super fun fact involving March 1: each year the Shakers celebrate the birth of their founder with a special cake. The original recipe for the cake had the baker beating the batter with fresh cut twigs from a peach tree to impart a delicate peach flavor to the cake. Crazy to think of the techniques old-age cooks had to use!
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Prize honours green innovations in small island states
[MELBOURNE] A social enterprise that says it helped to cut binge drinking in Vanuatu by selling solar-powered lanterns is one of ten nominees for a new award that aims to highlight organisations that champion green energy in small island developing states (SIDS) .
Four of the ten candidates for the SIDS Awards 2013 are from the Pacific, including Green Power, which is shortlisted for its work selling solar-powered lights to people in Vanuatu who often lack access to cheap power and so may use kerosene and batteries to power lights and burn wood for cooking.
Green Power managing director David Stein says that the lanterns have brought behavioural changes and improved the quality of local life as alcoholism and substance abuse have fallen since the scheme began.
"Lighting is a primary determinant of the quality of life. With access to artificial lighting, people now have the opportunity to extend the length of the productive day," he says. This can allow them to study for longer and can also broaden access to 24-hour health care, he adds.
Another nominee, Fijian company Paradise Technologies, helped reduce electricity costs for domestic users — and cut carbon emissions — by selling energy-efficient lighting and cooling systems, says Kamlesh Kishan Raju, the firm's assistant financial controller.
The two other nominees from the Pacific are the Island Economic and Environmental Co., which sells solar products to people who do not have access to the electricity grid in the Marshall Islands, and the National Development Bank of Palau, which offers loans for renewable energy and energy-efficiency schemes for houses.
The SIDS Awards were introduced this year as part of the annual London-based Ashden Awards run by Ashden, a charity that promotes universal access to sustainable energy. The overall awards serve to recognise ground-breaking green energy champions around the world.
Within that, the SIDS Awards aim to recognise businesses or enterprises that have contributed to the economies and social welfare of small island nations in the developing world through the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Ashden founding director Sarah Butler-Sloss says: "With their natural resource limitations, high fuel costs and threats to their very existence, small island states have no option but to pursue sustainable forms of energy. They're starting to do things that the rest of the world will end up having to do anyway. They could end up leading the rest of the world in this area."
She adds that the award will play a pivotal role in raising issues faced by SIDS.
"Small island states are gravely threatened by climate change, aside from being extremely vulnerable to oil price shocks, and need urgent help to transform their energy culture and reduce their dependence on importing fossil fuels. Doing this would help make them less vulnerable, generate local employment and free up funds to invest in their future. Green energy trailblazers in small islands need to be promoted and supported to grow," says Butler-Sloss.
The two grand prize winners of the SIDS Award will each receive £20,000 (US$32,000) and business support. There will also be two runners-up, who will each get around US$8,000.
The winners will be announced in May 2013.
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Architect Guernsey Shaped Bennington
BENNINGTON -- If you live in Vermont, your town may look the way it does because of George H. Guernsey.
Over the course of his 32-year career as an architect, Guernsey designed churches, town halls, schools, libraries, estates and private homes in at least 23 different cities and towns around the state, helping to define Vermont's architectural style during its formative years. However, until recently nobody really knew who George H. Guernsey was.
About 10 years ago the town of Bethel, Vt., started working to renovate its town hall and quickly discovered town records that named Guernsey as the building's designer. Intrigued, the Bethel Historical Society started gathering information on Guernsey and his other buildings around the state. After years of detective work, they have now compiled their findings into a new 124-page book, "Vermont's Elusive Architect: George H. Guernsey."
The book includes biographical information on Guernsey, old documents, archival and recent color photos, and individual sections about each of the architect's 45 known designs, including St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Bennington.
Born in 1839 in Calais, Vt., Guernsey spent his early years learning from his father, a builder, before enlisting in the Army of the Republic during the Civil War. After the war he moved to Montpelier and began working as an architect, designing his first business block in 1868, though he had no formal training in architecture, according to Janet Hayward Burnham of the Bethel Historical Society, one of the book's editors. He would go on to design at least 12 buildings in his hometown, many of which are still standing.
According to librarian Tyler Resch of the Bennington Museum, there are many buildings from Guernsey's era still standing around Bennington, although evidence suggests that William C. Bull was the predominant architect in this area during Guernsey's time, specializing in the Queen Anne style that can be seen around town.
Luckily for Bennington readers, Guernsey's influence shows clearly here. The parish of St. Francis de Sales built their first church of native stone in 1854, but only 30 years later the congregation began to outgrow the 400-capacity building after waves of immigration brought more and more Irish and French Catholics to Bennington. In 1887, Bishop Louis DeGoesbriand paid $3,300 for the plot of land on Main Street (now West Main Street) where the parish now resides, and they hired George Guernsey to design the new church.
Guernsey designed the new church in the English Gothic Revival style, adding a 96-foot bell tower with a 70-foot wooden spire and large cross atop it. Construction on the new St. Francis de Sales church was completed in 1892, and it has been in use since.
Other than church records showing Guernsey's name listed on a piece of parchment placed inside the cornerstone, there was no other mention of the architect in the parish's official history book, written by Margaret Boulet, and the parish staff said they were unaware of Guernsey's work on the church.
The book also includes some interesting stories and historical information about Guernsey's other notable buildings, including churches in 14 other Vermont communities and the storied, possibly haunted Redstone estate in Montpelier, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Guernsey's designs are unique in their choice of materials, Hayward Burnham said. While other architects in that time were starting to use steel framing to build taller and larger structures, Guernsey's buildings were all built with traditional materials, like brick, stone and wood.
While the Bethel Historical Society learned a good deal about Guernsey in their research, there is still no complete list of Guernsey's designs, and there may well be more Guernsey buildings around the state that they are not aware of. This is especially true because he designed so many private houses, which are not listed in town records.
Guernsey was also unusual because he designed buildings in so many different towns around Vermont, and even two in New Hampshire. Hayward Burnham explained that most architects of that era worked within a specific geographical area, like Lambert Packard, who designed many buildings in Caledonia county.
"Guernsey was everywhere," Hayward Burnham said. "He was all over the state, and into New Hampshire. That was unusual."
Middlebury architecture professor Glenn Andres agreed, in a 2014 interview on Vermont Public Radio.
"The only way to assemble [his buildings] is to pick up a building here and a building there," he said, "and I really have to congratulate the Bethel Historical Society on this work."
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Wendy's Wendy Gets a Makeover
Wendy's Co.'s familiar "Wendy" logo is getting a makeover, reflecting the hamburger chain's effort to persuade consumers that it stands something for more than just a better hamburger. The WSJ's Annie Gasparro and Saabira Chaudhury report that the company's Chief Marketing Officer, Craig Bahner, says it was time for the three-decade old Wendy to "evolve." Among the key changes: The new Wendy's red pigtails break out of the circle that surrounds her face. "We didn't want her to be contained," Mr. Bahner said.
Corporate logo-science is a strange art.
The company is also binning its slogan, "Old Fashioned Hamburgers," because it's old.
The real beef in Wendy's strategy is a multi-million effort to overhaul the look of its restaurants. Wendy's wants its outlets to look less lke hamburger stands, and more like restaurants, following in the footsteps of numerous rivals. Can you imagine a Wendy's with lounge seating, fireplaces, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and digital menuboards? No, and apparently neither can a lot of Wendy's franchise owners."The problem is the franchisees don't have the same resources as the company," John Gordon, principal at chain-restaurant consulting firm, Pacific Management Consulting Group told the WSJ.
The company has about 1,425 company-owned and 5,122 franchise-operated locations world-wide, and Chief Executive Emil Brolick says that by year-end, the company expects to have completed a total of 75 restaurant makeovers, Gasparro and Chaudhuri report.
Wendy's spokesman Bob Bertini told Corporate Intelligence the company plans to accelerate the pace of restaurant makeovers – which Wendy's calls "Image Activation rebuilds and remodels" – in 2013 and 2014, and aims to have half its company-owned restaurants redone by the end of 2015. Wendy's is offering up to $10 million to franchisees to encourage them to redo their restaurants next year, and is developing plans that call for three levels of investment — $475,000, $550,000 and $375,000 "to meet the varied needs of franchisees and diverse locations," Mr.Bertini wrote in an email.


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According to Eddie Moore, the use of the n-word is as prevalent as ever, and it needs to be discussed.
That's what he'll be doing on Tuesday at 8 p.m., in Moore Lounge of Pearsons Hall, when he presents "Martin Luther King, Jr. and the N-word."
"In light of the recent movie Django, national racial incidents, and negative responses to President Obama's re-election, it's time for some courageous conversations about the past, present, and future impact of the n-word," Moore says. "An event commemorating MLK is the perfect setting for the honest dialogue. What would MLK say about Django—and the n-word—today?"
A diversity educator and the founder and director of the White Privilege Conference, Moore explores the interplay of race, power, and privilege, and he hopes his work makes people examine their own relationship to the slur. "We will grapple with questions related to how, after all these years since the "I Have a Dream" speech by MLK, we can say there's been progress when that word is so ever-present in society today."
Like all events during the Martin Luther King, Jr. week, Moore's lecture is free and open to the public.


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By Thomas Guengerich
SOCORRO, N.M., Feb. 25, 2009 – New Mexico Tech's management department will host its first speaker of the spring semester at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27.
William Landrigan, of Procter & Gamble, will discuss "Procter & Gamble from the Eyes of a Jersey Boy." The 33-year veteran of the international corporation will discuss the company's people, places and products; innovation and the corporate culture.
Landrigan's talk is part of the Verge Fund Lecture Series, an ongoing series of public events meant to bring together with worlds of academia and corporate America. The series is funded by the Albuquerque venture capital company, the Verge Fund.
Landrigan is the manager of Global Oral Care Scientific Relations at the Procter & Gamble Company Health Care Research Center in Cincinnati. He has both scientific and management experience. He earned a bachelor's in chemical engineering from Princeton University in 1976, the same year he joined Procter & Gamble. He earned an M.B.A. from Xavier University in 1980.
Landrigan will also talk about the Gillette acquisition, how the deal was structured and how the merger is functioning. Landrigan might also divulge some stock tips, like "Buy Procter and Gamble."
The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The public is welcome to attend the event at Speare 102 on the New Mexico Tech campus.
"We're trying to connect the university with the commercial world," management department chairman Dr. Peter Anselmo said. "Every great idea needs a funding partner and an industrial customer. P&G is a firm that specializes in innovations; we can learn about how their process works and what they are looking for when they look outside of the firm for new ideas."
Landrigan and Procter & Gamble have decades of experience in innovation, technology and commercialization, Anselmo said. The company has a history of providing internships for New Mexico Tech students and hiring Tech graduates.
"We're interested in what makes Procter & Gamble decide to commercialize an innovative idea," he said. "We also want him to learn more about New Mexico Tech and what's going on in venture capital in New Mexico."


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Pursuant to Ind. Code § 32-30-10.5-8, a lender must send a homeowner a pre-suit notice on a form prescribed by Indiana Housing and Community Economic Development Agency ("IHCDA") at least thirty (30) days prior to filing a foreclosure action against the homeowner. With input from the Indiana Attorney General's Office, IHCDA is publishing a revised pre-suit notice to comply with the national mortgage settlement. Lenders are encouraged to implement the revised pre-suit notice as soon as possible. We anticipate that most lenders will implement the notice within six (6) to eight (8) weeks. However, lenders must adopt the revised notice on or before January 1, 2013. The form may also be found at http://www.ihcda.in.gov/
Please see below for instructions for the Pre-Suit Notice. Although IHCDA has provided instructions for completing and sending the Notices, these are not to be construed as legal advice and do not replace or supersede the provisions of IC 32-30-10.5-8 or other applicable law.
Settlement Conference Notice (UPDATED FORM)
On May 10, 2011, Governor Daniels signed into law Senate Enrolled Act No. 582. Section 8 of SEA 582 requires IHCDA, in consultation with the division of state court administration, to prescribe new language for the Settlement Conference Notice. IHCDA revised the Settlement Conference Notice and prescribed a new version under the authority granted in IC §32-30-10.5-8. The new Notice has been written so that the borrower is notified of their right to a settlement conference on the first page of the summons. The FINAL version of the Settlement Conference Notice may be found at the link below. Lenders must adopt this Notice no later than July 1, 2011.
Loss Mitigation Package
In conjunction with revising the Settlement Conference Notice, Senate Enrolled Act No. 582 Section 6 requires that IHCDA specify a set of documents known as the "Loss Mitigation Package." The borrower must provide the Loss Mitigation Package to both the lender and the court thirty (30 days) prior to a scheduled settlement conference.
To provide ample lead time to borrowers to adopt the Loss Mitigation Package, IHCDA now posts the Loss Mitigation Package check list and blank forms to complete the check list, as created to comply with the terms of SEA 582, at http://www.ihcda.in.gov/ and http://www.877gethope.org/. Under Indiana law, borrowers must provide this Loss Mitigation Package for foreclosures filed after June 30, 2011.


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Yes, it can, and that is a good point.Peter wrote:Though I think it brings us into some difficult territory.
I think if we're sincere enough in our attempts to seek release and attain the heartwood of the spiritual life, we will not deliberately fool ourselves into taking unwholesome activities as wholesome, just to support worldly samsaric endeavour. If there is a tendency to do that, we should try to observe it through Right Intention, Right Effort and Right Mindfulness... see the play of aversion, greed and delusion in action, and learn to see through it, and see the suffering of the sankhara.
People may require specific instructions and "here's what to do if..." scenarios in order to get started and build up that Right Intention, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and so on... but in time, the more worldly prescriptive instructions can be jettisoned for something that hits harder and more accurately at the issue of purifying the mind.
It reminds me of a sutta (?) where a certain forest monk had no need to remember all the 227 vinaya precepts and the Buddha accepted it as so. That these prescriptive rules were added over time in response to behaviours not according with the life of a bhikkhu shows that they are a practical safety net moreso than an integral component of the path.


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"Our history sings of centuries Such varying songs it sings! It starts with winds, slow moving sails, It ends with skies and wings"
"Breast and bosoms I have known Of varied shapes and sizes From poignant disappointments To jubilant surprises"
"Where life is colorful and varied, religion can be austere or unimportant. Where life is appallingly monotonous, religion must be emotional, dramatic and intense. Without the curry, boiled rice can be very dull."
"A nose which varies from the ideal of straightness to a hook or snub may still be of good shape and agreeable to the eye."
"More varied than any landscape was the landscape in the sky, with islands of gold and silver, peninsulas of apricot and rose against a background of many shades of turquoise and azure."
"The parks of Paris-the Bois de Boulogne, Parc Monceau, Vert Galant, Luxembourg, Tuileries, Buttes-Chaumont and others of varying size and fame-symbolize man's humanity to man."
"One can relish the varied idiocy of human action during a panic to the full, for, while it is a time of great tragedy, nothing is being lost but money"
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Feb. 29 — Theft on South Elmira Avenue. Police responded to Superstop and spoke to an employee who said when she arrived at the store, she found someone had stolen two newspaper machines that had been sitting outside. The machines, which belonged to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and The Courier, were stolen between 10 p.m. on Feb. 29 and 5 a.m. March 1 and were valued at $375.
March 3 — Property damage on International Drive. Police responded to an accident at International Paper where they spoke to a driver of a vehicle that had damaged the company's entrance gate. The man said he thought he was on a different road and didn't realize he had driven onto private property. He said he didn't see the chain link gate blocking the company's entrance and when he collided with the gate, it went over the top of his vehicle. He then tried backing up his vehicle and hit the gate again.
The officer observed "extensive damage on both the gate and the vehicle," but an estimated dollar amount was not included in the report.
March 7 — Second degree terroristic threatening on Lake Front Drive. The kitchen manager at the Freedom House reported a client was eating in the cafeteria and became angry when she was asked to pull her pants up or her shirt down to cover her exposed backside. The manager said the woman left but later returned and accused her of stealing her sweater, at which time the woman was asked to leave. The manager claimed while the woman was leaving, she made verbal threats of attacking her.


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By Twinks
from Wexford, PA
About Me Avid Gardener
Comments about Four-Arm Plant Hanger:
Very easy to assemble and solid. I have placed this on my deck and have not needed to use the anchoring screws which were included. I've had many compliments on this hanger. I am sorry I did not purchase 2 of these last year. I've had so much success with my Revolution planters hanging from this planter that I was hoping to order another but found they are no longer available. Please bring this item back into inventory.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I think I would buy this product again.
By Donna
from Pullman, WA
I received the product and checked it for quality. It appears to be sturdy and well designed. However, I will not be assembling the plant stand until spring when I am ready to use it for hanging baskets of plants.
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Great Hanging Plant Stand
By Marcyb
from Far Northwestern Kansas
About Me Master Gardener
I have ordered 2 other hanging plant stands. This one is by far the most sturdy, largest and attractive PLUS it was on sale and it was much cheaper than anything I have found. MUCH easier to assemble. I would HIGHLY recommend it. I didn't get the bottom part where you can plant flowers. I just got it to hang flower pots in the house during the winter months. NICE!!!
Strong but not tall enough
By Chi Gardener
from Suburbs of Chicago
I have this in my garden above shorter herbs to save space but its not tall enough for upside-down tomato handers. The chipmuncks can pick all the cherry tomatoes they want :(Is there an extender pole??
Mixed review
By Carol
from Lone Jack, MO
Some parts already rusted. One of the screws for the feet was mangled so unable to insert foot completely or screw in place. Able to stand up with some propping of other feet. Too much trouble to send back. Won't order anything like this again from Gardener's Supply.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Merchant response: We are so sorry that you were disappointed in your Four-Arm Plant Hanger! Unfortunately, we were unable to contact you with the information you provided. Please call our friendly customer service staff at 800-876-5520 so that we can make this right for you.
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Super sturdy
By Succulent Lisa
from San Antonio, TX
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This stand is sturdy even in my angled yard. I have not even secured it yet with the base pins, but it has not toppled over in the wind. The height of this hanger is perfect for trailing plants. I am putting Hoya in my hanging baskets.
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By lejme2
from new jersey
I have the hanging gardens and the herbs in the bottom basket. looks fantastic. I even purchased a second to balance the garden. love it
Very tall and very stable.
This plant stand is tall and sturdy. I live in a windy valley that causes most upright lawn items to topple. This stand is still exactly as we placed it and we have not even put the stabilizing stakes in yet. I am turning my front yard into a succulent paradise and this stand is perfect for my long vining Hoyas.
Great strength
By none
from Kirkland, WA
Excellent product
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About Me Bird Feeder, Hanging Container Flowers
I live on rock and need feeder poles that will be sturdy. This outdoes the best bird feeder poles I've found which always need cement blocks on their bases. With a weight bag in the center this is much more stable. I use self-watering containers for many flowers and regular bird feeding poles won't begin to handle that weight. These 4 arm hangers do it all excellently.
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Yakima SKS Lock Cores. These are the heart of the Yakima SKS system, and are easy to install in every rack and mount that have the words "lockable with SKS cores" next to them. Yakima SKS Lock Cores are available in 2, 4, 6, and 8 packs. Buy the pack that fits your needs.
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Super easy installation (literally takes minutes) and your rack system and other accessories in my case: Yakima Frontloader Bike Mount x 2 and Yakima FatCat 6 will be safe! Keep your mind at peace and your outdoor toys safe!!!
Get the 10 or 12 pack!
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Between two cars, all the different hobbies, and 15 years of playing outside, I have collected a lot of different Yakima parts and pieces. They all take locks and if you buy the big pack, they all will work with the same key. I failed at that and now have 4 or 5 keys for all my different parts. Would have been nice to have a couple extra laying around. But they do only take seconds to switch in and out so with some planning you can make different keys work.
Good quality locks that would be pretty tough to mess up. Plus they last, some of mine have been in use for over 10 years. Still work great!
Any size pack is definitely worth the money if you plan on putting expensive toys on top of your car. Most people are nice, but there are a few out there that aren't and they could ruin your day of stoke very quickly.
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Not much to say other than they get the job done in locking my rack. It is nice to have the same key for all the locks
Yakima SKS Lock Cores
It's real nice to have the same locks for the variety of my ski carrying equipment. Some of the old locks ad issues with locking. Now I can rest assured that they are safe & sound from the derelicts of the world.
Changing your lock cores couldn't be easier. A definite must for any roof rack to keep your gear safe when you need to get your post race grub on and you can't fit under the drive through.
Comes with two keys and everything you need to upgrade your SKS compatible components.
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I got the 10 pack so I could have the same key for all my racks. I highly recommend them that way no one can steal your gear!
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I got the 10 pack so I could have the same key for all my racks. I highly recommend them that way no one can steal your gear!
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I got the 10 pack so I could have the same key for all my racks. I highly recommend them that way no one can steal your gear!
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The requirement is that the application must be cross-platform and that means I can not use DirectX to render video files. I think that SDL is good. However, I still don't know how to render a video file (MPEG file, for example) with SDL. I've found some libraries like SMPEG or LibMPEG2 but there is no documents about how to use them.
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Chicago named top thrill-seeking city in the inaugural BFGoodrich Tires Adrenaline Index
Over half of Chicagoans say they look for adventure; Miami heads list of biggest spenders
GREENVILLE, SC--June 12, 2013: Move aside Denver and Phoenix, it seems Chicagoans are the biggest thrill-seekers in the country, according to the new BFGoodrich Tires Adrenaline Index. The tire maker surveyed 3,500 Americans across the country, revealing that more than one-third of Americans are self-proclaimed thrill seekers who thrive on new adventures and enjoy activities that will provide an adrenaline rush.
Chicago topped the list as the thrill-seeking capital of the U.S., with 58 percent of Chicagoans saying that they seek out adventure or adrenaline-fuelled activities. New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Orlando rounded out the top five cities with the most adrenaline. Miami residents actually put their money where their mouth is, with thrill seekers saying they spent an average of $1,637 annually on extreme activities, compared to the national average of $733.
Extreme activities on wheels were the most popular method for feeling an adrenaline rush, with car clubs, auto racing and four-wheeling topping the list of responses. Approximately one in five respondents also said they owned specific equipment, most prominently an extra car or truck, to fuel their adrenaline lifestyle.
"Our survey shows that many Americans get their thrills from driving fast around a track or by taking their vehicles off-road," said Duane Thomas, brand communications manager for BFGoodrich Tires. "Even if your passions aren't on wheels, many extreme activities are in remote, hard to reach places, making the right tire your ticket to what we call 'playground earth.'"
The survey also dispelled the myth that men are the more the adventurous of the sexes. Data shows that women are just as likely to seek out adventure, label themselves "weekend warriors" or set aside money for adrenaline-fueled activities.
Highlights from the BFGoodrich Adrenaline Index include:
- More than one-third of Americans are self-proclaimed thrill seekers, who thrive on new adventures (38 percent) and enjoy activities that will give them an adrenaline rush (36 percent).
- 41 percent of men versus 36 percent of women said they thrive on new adventures, and 29 percent of men thrive on taking new risks while 25 percent of women agreed.
- Those looking for excitement prefer to do it on wheels with car clubs (19 percent), racing (18 percent) and four-wheeling (17 percent) netting out as the most widely pursued activities.
- 16 percent of Americans said they owned an extra car or truck solely for recreational purposes
The results were taken from a phone survey conducted by BFGoodrich and Braun Research of 3,500 Americans, including a national sample of 1,000 nationally-representative Americans and 100 individuals from the each of 25 largest cities in the county. The survey was fielded April 9-19, 2013. The margin of error for the national sample is +/-3.1% and for each market +/-9.8%.
To derive the scores for the Index, each metric tracked in the survey was given a value and values were totaled. There was a potential total of 150 points for each participant. Respondents from each market were averaged together to provide an "adrenaline score" for each city included in the study and provide a national average.


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I have tried to research this on the forums and on firefox but am not seeing posts that seem to match my problem.
I am running windows xp sp3 etc, zonealarm extreme 9.1.008.000, forcefield 188.8.131.52.
My problem started with the firefox 3.5 versions - most (but not all) of the addons I have installed (ghostery, adblock plus, speeddial, greasemonkey, cooliris and babelfish) will not install when forcefield is enabled in the builtin version of ZA extreme. For some weird reason, babelfish and adblock works, but the others don't load.
When I start firefox 3.6 - then goto Tools>>>Addons - it gives me a list of all the addons, it appears that adblock plus is loading, then the weirdness starts where the list of all the other addons states that "they will load the next time firefox starts."
Restarting firefox at this point returns you to the same problem.
A previous forcefield solution of turning off forcefield, uninstalling firefox and extensions and reinstalling everything gets everything up and running again (including updates) UNTIL you turn forcefield back on then it's back to the original problem.
I can run without forcefield up I suppose but this is rather perplexing to me.
Can anyone shed some light in this dark corner of ZA extreme that I find myself in? Even better, if anyone else is having the same problem a shoutout would be nice so I don't feel like I'm alone in the dark with the lamest computer ever! Thanks in advance for your help/advice!


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Dirk is part time basketball player, and part time comedian.
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Am I the only one who wants more?
Lol same, best part when hes like ,"you think i'm in love"
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