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Main Office
Information Sciences Building, 205
P.O. Box 311068
Denton, TX 76203-1068
(940) 565-2445
Fax: (940) 565-3101
E-mail: email@example.com
Web site: www.unt.edu/slis/
Herman L. Totten, Associate Dean
Graduate Faculty: Chandler, A. Cleveland, D. Cleveland, Corbin, Hastings, Magrill, Moen, Murphy, Rorvig, Schamber, Spink, Stein, Totten, Turner.
The School of Library and Information Sciences prepares graduates for dynamic roles in the information age. The school's mission is to provide resources, research, and service for education; provide leadership to the library and information community; and prepare information professionals of the highest quality to serve the state, the region and the global community.
The goals of the school are
The school offers graduate programs leading to the following degrees and certificates:
Certificate of Advanced Study; and
The Master of Science degree program is accredited by the American Library Association.
In addition, the school administers an interdisciplinary doctoral program leading to the following degree:
Graduates are prepared for diverse professional positions in both the public and private sectors and practice in a variety of libraries and information service agencies, including academic and public libraries, information analysis centers and information utilities.
Students may take elective courses in library and information science, or they may complete minor programs of study at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Students who are not pursuing degree programs may enroll for individual courses, workshops, seminars and institutes with non-degree status. (For undergraduate programs, see the Undergraduate Catalog.)
Graduate students may study full-time or part-time. They may begin their course of study in the fall, spring or summer term.
Prospective applicants for admission should contact the School of Library and Information Sciences office, as well as the School of Graduate Studies, to receive application forms and current information on the school's programs.
The school's graduate degree programs are available through the Academic Common Market at in-state tuition rates for qualified out-of-state students in the southeastern and southwestern states.
Faculty pursue research in diverse areas of the library and information science fields, including the
implementation and management of automated library systems; the use of technical report literature by scientists
and engineers; metadata and organization of networked resources; standards development and application;
competency-based learning in the information professions; computerized indexing and abstracting
methods; bibliometrics; the relationship of cognitive learning style patterns to information processing;
information, communication, and cognitive theories related to human behavior in information seeking, searching,
and use; impacts of electronic publishing on scholarly communication; technical services and bibliographic control; computer-based bibliographic networks and online information services; feedback; the school library media specialist as instructional consultant; information resources and services relating to principal groups (minorities, children and young adults); scientific visualization and sonification; distribution patterns of human judgements of relevancy and nonrelevancy on documents and images; choice theory; medical informatics; information resources and services in business, biomedical, legal and government fields; evaluation of authority of Internet sources and information; and evaluation of information services and user needs.
Joint student/faculty research projects include cognitive models of producers and users in distance education; dissemination of communication of airline flight safety information; telecommunication policy in global economics; MARC records enhancement; assessing the quality and usability of metadata; the relationship of bandwidth and distance on the perception of nonverbal emotions in videoconferencing; linear classifiers applied to document feature sectors; Web searching; interactive information retrieval; use and perception of the World Wide Web by international physicians.
Faculty members (and doctoral students) have published the results of their research in a variety of national and international journals, including, Acquisitions Librarian; Advances in Digital Libraries; Annual Review of Information Science and Technology; Australian Academic and Research Libraries Journal; Australian Library Journal; Collection Development; Communications of the ACM; Electronic Networking; Government Information Quarterly; Information Processing and Management; Information Resources Management Journal; Information Standards Quarterly; Information Technology and Libraries; Interacting with Computer: The International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction; Journal of the American Society for Information Science; Journal of Education for Library and Information Science; Journal of Library Administration; Library and Information Science Research; Library Trends; Libri: The International Journal; Medical Reference Services Quarterly; Nuclear Medicine; Planning for Higher Education; Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science; Proceeding of the Annual Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care; Online and CD-ROM Review; Research, Application, and Policy; School Library Journal; School Library Media Quarterly; Spectra; Standard View; Texas Library Association Journal; Topics in Health Information Management; and Visual Resources.
The master's degree program provides the basic graduate preparation required for the first professional degree. The Master of Science is one of the 56 degree programs in the United States and Canada that are accredited by the American Library Association.
The master's degree is offered through both on-campus and distance education degree programs. The current distance education sites are Texas Tech University in Lubbock and the University of Houston. The on-campus and distance education degree programs are governed by the same policies and procedures for admission, retention and graduation. The programs are supervised by the dean of the school with central coordination under the provost and vice president for academic affairs. The programs function under the same governance structures for ensuring that curriculum and instructional mechanisms are in keeping with the mission and educational outcomes of the school. All policies and procedures related to admission, satisfactory academic progress, courses of study for degree requirements, course objectives, and grading criteria for courses are clearly stated and published as appropriate in the school's bulletin, student handbook, course outlines, or printed program guides.
The master's program prepares information professionals for work in a variety of roles and application settings, including various information agencies and all types of libraries. In addition, the program prepares at a master's level individuals who wish to pursue study in the theoretical development of information science.
To provide this education, the program rests on a broad conceptual framework that is covered in the core courses, and the program is elaborated in courses that educate information professionals for a number of different client settings. The unique nature of this program, and what sets it apart from other programs in the university that may deal in some way with the topic of information, is the approach to the study of information, its behavior and its use from the point of view of the user.
The master's program objective is to prepare students to understand the principles, analyze the problems, and design and implement practices related to recordable information, including its creation, communication, identification, selection, acquisition, organization, description, storage, retrieval, preservation, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, synthesis, dissemination and management.
Specifically, students should:
1. understand the critical impact of electronic technology and networks on information practices;
2. be able to manage change in a technology-driven and knowledge-based environment;
3. plan, manage, and implement information systems in the networked environment for the creation, organization and dissemination of information;
4. develop and implement conceptual and technological systems and structures for the organization of information in any format for effective access;
5. understand human information behavior in order to design and implement information systems and services that meet user needs;
6. evaluate, synthesize and present information for client use;
7. demonstrate communication skills necessary for personal and professional growth and interaction in appropriate professional contexts;
8. manifest a commitment to the philosophy, principles and legal and ethical responsibilities of the field;
9. recognize the impacts of information policies, practices, and information itself on diverse populations in a technological and global society;
10. demonstrate additional knowledge and competencies appropriate to their individual interests, specializations and career goals;
11. understand the importance of professional development, continuing education and participation in professional organizations; and
12. relate the methodologies and content of other disciplines to the information field and understand the contribution of the information field to other disciplines.
Applicants for admission to degree status and candidacy in the master's program must meet the following requirements:
1. a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution that includes a strong concentration in at least one area;
2. an overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.8 (4.0 scale) on prior academic work (special consideration is given to the student's grade point average in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and to the average earned in any post-baccalaureate study completed by the applicant);
3. a score of at least 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative or verbal and analytical portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (a minimum of 400 must also be earned on both the verbal and quantitative scores or on both the verbal and analytical scores; applicants will be considered for regular admission only if satisfactory GRE scores are on file at the time the admission application is considered by the school);
4. three satisfactory letters of recommendation from former professors, employers or others who can give evidence of personal aptitude for, as well as interest in, a career in the information field; and
5. a personal statement of career objectives providing additional information concerning motivation for professional service and areas of special interest.
Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English is expected of all students; if English is not a native language, a satisfactory score of at least 550 is required on the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
Applicants meeting the stated minimum grade point average and Graduate Record Examination scores are not guaranteed admission. Should additional information be needed to evaluate the admissibility of an applicant, an interview may be required. All prospective students are invited to visit the campus and the school and are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with a member of the faculty.
In exceptional cases, applicants who are judged by the faculty to show promise for successful graduate study may be granted provisional admission, even though they do not meet all admission requirements.
Students may enter the master's degree program in the fall, spring or summer term. Applicants should complete the requirements listed below and meet the admission deadlines listed in the Academic Calendar section of this catalog.
1. Obtain admission to the university and the School of Graduate Studies by filing the following items with the School of Graduate Studies:
a. complete official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended;
b. application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies;
c. official scores on the Graduate Record Examination;
d. the application fee; and
e. any other forms or materials required by the School of Graduate Studies.
School of Graduate Studies application forms, instructions and other materials should be requested from the dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
2. File with the School of Library and Information Sciences the following items:
a. information summary for the School of Library and Information Sciences; and
b. three letters of recommendation.
School of Library and Information Sciences information summary and recommendation forms should be requested from the dean of the School of Library and Information Sciences.
Students may pursue degree concentrations in library science or information science. The program may be completed in one calendar year of full-time study, although many students extend their work over a longer period.
Students in all graduate programs are required to demonstrate general computer proficiency before graduation. This requirement, which should be met before the end of the first 12 hours of credit, may be satisfied by taking SLIS 5710, Information
Technology, by passing a computer proficiency examination designed by the school or through faculty approval of prior course work or experience. This proficiency will include knowledge of computing terminology and concepts, as well as minimal competency in the use of specific types of applications software.
Master's students also must present evidence of relevant experience by meeting a field experience requirement. This requirement may be satisfied through appropriate prior experience as approved by the faculty or through a practicum or internship. Students without prior experience must take SLIS 5090, Practicum and Field Study.
Further information concerning these requirements may be obtained through the school.
Neither SLIS 5710 nor SLIS 5090 counts toward fulfilling the 36 hours of graduate credit required for the degree.
The faculty may approve a program of study for a specific geographical area as part of a cooperative program with other schools.
Students must complete all planned course work with an average grade of B (3.0) or better, pass a final written comprehensive examination and file an application for the degree.
For students starting the master's program after August 1998, the core courses will include:
At least 27 additional hours of other course work, planned in consultation with a faculty adviser, are required.
Up to 6 adviser-approved hours from any institution (including other programs at UNT) may be transferred in to be used in the master's program. No more than 6 of these may be from other ALA-accredited programs. (The core cannot be transferred in.) At least 24 of the 36 hours in the master's program must be from organized SLIS courses (excludes transfer courses, practicums, and independent study).
Students may choose a concentration in either library science or information science. All course selections must be made under the guidance of a student's faculty adviser and approved by the associate dean.
Elective courses beyond the 9 hours of required core courses are determined in consultation with the student's faculty adviser.
The School of Graduate Studies requires that master's students make satisfactory progress toward completion of degree requirements to remain in good standing within a specific degree program. Students whose progress is unsatisfactory may be removed from the program.
Within the School of Library and Information Sciences, satisfactory progress toward the master's degree is defined as maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B).
Should the academic performance fall below a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all work attempted, the student
will be placed on academic probation and will be so notified by the School of Graduate Studies. The student will
be allowed to register for courses in subsequent semesters, so long as a minimum 3.0 GPA is achieved on all
work attempted during any given semester, even though the overall GPA is below 3.0. Such students will remain on probation until the GPA is 3.0 or higher on all graduate work taken.
If a student on probation does not achieve a semester GPA of 3.0 or higher in graduate courses taken in a semester (fall, spring or summer terms), the student will be placed on academic suspension for one semester (fall, spring or summer) and will be so notified by the School of Graduate Studies. Any student on suspension who enrolls in courses will be administratively withdrawn.
Any student on probation who has previously been placed on suspension and fails to make a GPA of 3.0 or higher on all graduate work taken during a semester (fall, spring or summer) will be withdrawn from the master's program and will be so notified by the School of Graduate Studies. A student who has been withdrawn may reapply for the master's degree program three years after the date of withdrawal.
Any student receiving grades below C in more than two courses (6 hours) will be dropped from the program. A course in which a grade of C or less has been earned may be repeated one time only to earn a grade of B or more.
The School of Library and Information Sciences offers joint master's degrees with the Department of History; a Master of Science with an emphasis in library science and a Master of Science in history with an emphasis in applied history. Each is a 36-hour degree, but the two together require a total of 60 hours. Six hours of history and 30 hours of library and information science are included in the master's degree program in the School of Library and Information Sciences; 12 hours of library and information science courses, 15 hours of applied history (exclusive of the 6 hours of history included in the other master's degree) and 9 hours of traditional history are included in the master's degree in the Department of History.
The school participates in an interdisciplinary PhD program in information science. The multifaceted nature of information requires the focusing of a multitude of resources from a number of academic disciplines, including business computer information systems, communication, computer education and cognitive systems, and computer science, as well as information science.
The program emphasizes the interrelationship of the economic, social, cultural and technological aspects of an evolving information society. The goal is to unify knowledge systems, problem-solving approaches and research methodologies regardless of their disciplinary roots, and to produce graduates who will be leaders in the information age.
The mission of the interdisciplinary doctoral program is to provide a center of excellence in graduate education and research in three related areas.
For a complete program description, see the program listing under the School of Graduate Studies.
The post-master's (sixth-year) program leading to a Certificate of Advanced Study is offered for those who seek further specialization in a particular aspect of library or information science. Those entering the program prepare for a level of competency beyond that provided by the master's degree. The program enables the professional to satisfy continuing education goals or requirements and enables individuals to update their knowledge and skills in the field of library or information science.
Admission requirements include those specified for the master's program. In evaluating applications,
consideration is given to prior study and academic record, Graduate Record Examination aptitude scores, letters
of recommendation, and career interests and objectives, as well as any prior professional experience. A
interview with members of the school's advanced studies committee or with a representative of the school as designated by the dean also is required normally either before or at the time of first enrollment for course work.
The program may be completed in two semesters of full-time study or extended over a longer period.
The student must earn a minimum of 24 to 30 hours of graduate credit, which may include up to 12 hours in other disciplines, chosen or specified according to prior study and individual interests and objectives. Transfer credit may be approved for 3 to 6 hours, and at least 12 to 15 hours must be completed within the school.
The program of study, which is tailored to individual needs, must be planned with a faculty adviser and approved in advance by the dean of the school. No comprehensive examination or special research requirements are specified. Students must be admitted to candidacy to continue beyond 12 hours. Students must complete all planned course work with an average grade of B or better, and then file an application for the certificate.
Students who hold or obtain a valid Texas teaching certificate may qualify for an all-level learning resources endorsement (for positions in school libraries and learning resources centers) by completing a program of 21 semester hours plus practicum (which also may be applied to the master's degree) and by subsequently passing the appropriate state competency examination.
The program, which must be planned under advisement and be approved by the School of Library and Information Sciences and by the Student Advising Office of the College of Education, normally includes SLIS 5090, 5210, 5340, 5400, 5420, 5430, 5600 and 5720 (or their equivalents) with some substitution possible depending on prior study and experience.
At least 12 of the required hours must be completed at UNT, and all the required hours must be eligible for master's degree credit at UNT.
Students who plan to specialize in health informatics normally will include in the program of study the SLIS core courses, SLIS 5205, Information Indexing, Abstracting and Retrieval; SLIS 5365, Health Sciences Information Management; SLIS 5615, Electronic Databases and Information Services; SLIS 5637, Medical Informatics; and SLIS 5713, Telecommunications for Information Professionals.
In addition, students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship in a healthcare environment.
For further information about any degree or certificate program, write or call the School of Library and Information Sciences. Personal interviews and counseling may be arranged through the school office.
The School of Library and Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. Copies of the school's ADA compliance policy are available in the school office. Problems may be reported to the school's ADA liaison, Information Sciences Building, Room 205; (940) 565-2445.
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Before Manny Pacquiao Vs. Juan Manuel Marquez hit the ring for the main event at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden, boxing fans were treated to 50 Cent's show. He was lowered into the arena from above, for a dramatic entrance. Gamboa went on to secure the win in a unanimous decision over Michael Farenas, giving 50 his first victory as a promoter.
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Moreland strains hamstring, to undergo MRI
By Chelsea Janes and Christian Corona / MLB.com
Michael Young came on to replace Moreland after the 26-year-old tweaked the hamstring running out what would become an inning-ending double-play ball.
"The first time I felt it was when I hit the base, I was trying to lean forward," Moreland said. "Don't really know a whole lot right now, we have the MRI scheduled ... and we'll go from there."
Manager Ron Washington said before the game that he planned to play Moreland in one of the final two games of the Padres series to spell a struggling Young. Washington said Young was more comfortable playing Wednesday to avoid two consecutive days off with an off-day Thursday, and so Moreland got the start in Tuesday's game.
After the game, Washington said that the team plans to fill in for Moreland with a combination of Young, Mike Napoli and Brandon Snyder -- in other words, pieces that are already in place.
Hamilton returns to Rangers lineup
SAN DIEGO -- Josh Hamilton returned to the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Padres after battling a stomach virus since last Thursday.
The virus, which forced Hamilton to be hospitalized for part of Friday, cost the league's RBI leader four games and 10 pounds off his normal playing weight of 230.
Hamilton saw action in Monday night's series opener, entering to play the outfield in the ninth inning. According to manager Ron Washington, Hamilton would have hit had the pitcher's spot come up again.
"I'm probably about 80-85 percent, which is good," Hamilton said. "I'm feeling better, strength's coming back."
The virus worked its way through Hamilton's family, and he says his 3-year-old daughter, Michaela Grace, is still battling its effects. But Hamilton says the virus has "run its course" for him, and he has no concerns about playing tonight.
Darvish focusing on commanding pitches
SAN DIEGO -- Rookie phenom Yu Darvish (8-4, 3.57 ERA) is set to take the mound in the Rangers' series finale with the Padres tomorrow afternoon at Petco Park. Darvish, who was nearly unhittable to start the season with a 2.18 ERA in his first six starts, is just 4-4 with a 4.53 ERA over his last eight outings. But the righty regained his early-season form in his last outing, an eight-inning, two-run performance against the Astros on Friday.
"I think command was better last outing," Darvish said. "The feel of the ball, the way it's coming out of my hand, it feels good."
Rangers manager Ron Washington agrees that Darvish's troubles were a product of the inability to spot his fastball.
"You look back at those outings, he was erratic with his command," Washington said. "Speaking with him, it was mechanical. He worked on his mechanics ... the key right now is just that he keep throwing strikes and he trust his fastball."
Darvish threw a bullpen Monday in preparation for Wednesday's start, his first against the Padres. He faced San Diego in Spring Training, but Darvish says he'll learn more from studying video of Padres hitters this week than he can glean from a Spring Training start.
Whatever the specifics of his approach to Padres hitters, Washington hopes to see his young star not only establish his fastball, but do it aggressively.
"What happened the other day is he began to turn that corner and trust his stuff ... he went out there and loaded up the strike zone with his other pitches, too, but he pitched off the fastball," Washington said. "Attack, trust his defense, trust his stuff. That's all he's gotta do."
Perez delivers strong outing for Round Rock
Martin Perez, winless in his last six starts for Triple-A Round Rock, delivered his best performance of the year on Friday.Heading into his most recent start, Perez, 21, was 0-3 with a 7.48 ERA in his last six outings, as Round Rock lost each of those games. But the southpaw rebounded Friday against Oklahoma City, the Astros' Triple-A affiliate, tossing seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory. Perez allowed only one hit, struck out five and walked five while throwing 61 of his 101 pitches for strikes. "I think the problem I've had in the last month is my mind. I was thinking too my much," Perez said. "Before the last start, I changed my routine before the game. I threw more in the bullpen and long-tossed for about 10 minutes. I threw my fastball in. When I have good command in, I can go to both sides with my offspeed pitches. That's what I'm going to try to do from now on." Perez was one of a few pitchers that the Rangers likely considered to fill the spot in their rotation left vacant by injuries to Derek Holland and Alexi Ogando. Justin Grimm eventually got called up from Double-A Frisco and earned a win in his Major League debut in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Astros. "I'm happy for him because he's my friend," Perez said. "When you're not doing good and other people are doing good, you can't think anything bad about them. I saw him the other night, he was throwing really good. I just want to come in here and work hard every day. That's my mindset." The Rangers' second-best prospect, according to MLB.com, Perez proved Friday why he's regarded as one of baseball's top Minor League players. He lowered his ERA from 5.40 to 4.90 Friday and has posted a 4-5 record this year, striking out 45 and walking 36 in 14 starts. "In this game nothing is easy," Perez said. "Sometimes I try to throw the perfect pitch. And you can't throw the perfect pitch. That's what I was thinking my last start."
Reliever Cotts makes long trek back from injury
Neal Cotts has been through a lot the last three years.A World Series champion with the White Sox in 2005, Cotts had Tommy John surgery in 2009. While recovering, he suffered a torn labrum in his hip that also required surgery. That resulted in an infection that forced Cotts to undergo three more surgeries and miss all of the 2010 season. He didn't play in 2011 after being released by the Yankees, but was invited by the Rangers to their Minor League camp this spring. "The Rangers decided to take a chance. I'm not sure why," Cotts said. "I really had no options. Nobody gave me a job. I'm just trying to make the most of the opportunity. I know I was grateful to get it." Cotts, who previously considered retiring, performed well enough in Minor League camp to get moved up to the Rangers' big league camp during Spring Training, posting a 4.22 ERA in nine appearances, striking out seven and walking three. He didn't allow a run in his last four outings, becoming a candidate to make the Rangers' 25-man roster. But he suffered another setback, straining a lat muscle as rookie Robbie Ross earned a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster. "It was definitely frustrating," Cotts said. "I went into the spring with no expectations. I thought I competed pretty well during the spring. Stuff happens. You just have to roll with the punches." Cotts is finally back on the mound, making three appearances so far this season, allowing one run in 3 1/3 innings while striking out five and walking three for Triple-A Round Rock.
"Physically, I feel good," Cotts said. "My location's been a little off in the first two outings. The pitches are there but there's been a couple walks and I've been fallen behind people. Other than that, health-wise, I feel good."A native of Illinois, Cotts played at Illinois State and spent four seasons with the White Sox, followed by three more with the Cubs. He hasn't been in Texas long, but he's enjoyed his time in the Lone Star State. "I like it so far," Cotts said. "It's a little warm but the facility here is beautiful. I've only been here about five days. So far, so good."
Short hops
The Rangers released outfielder Brad Hawpe from Double-A Frisco at his request on Tuesday. The 32-year-old, who had Tommy John surgery in August, never appeared in a game for the Rangers. He played parts of the last nine seasons in the Majors with three different teams; the Rockies, Rays, and Padres.
According to a spokesman for the Rangers, Hawpe did not believe he was close to ready to make a Major League roster, and felt he was taking a spot that could be put to better use for the organization. Hawpe's last full season came in Colorado in 2009, when he hit .285 with 23 homers and 86 RBIs.
Washington has yet to announce a starter for Friday's series opener with the Rockies in Arlington. Potential candidates include rookie Grimm, who won his first Major League start against the Astros Saturday, and veteran Roy Oswalt, who started for Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
A group of Rangers players headed out to San Diego's Naval Base to watch Navy SEAL training Tuesday morning. Said infielder Michael Young, "it was a great experience, we had a blast."
Chelsea Janes and Christian Corona are associate reporters for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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|Probable Pitchers
|Lost, 5-1
|@ Pawtucket,
6:05 p.m.
|Roark (4-10, 5.27) vs.
Stewart (1-0, 1.54)
|Won, 3-2
|@ Erie,
7:05 p.m.
|Demny (6-4, 5.40) vs.
De La Cruz (5-7, 4.38)
|Won, 6-5
|vs. Carolina,
7:05 p.m.
|Holder (5-3, 4.28) vs.
Salazar (0-2, 2.65)
|Won, 5-4
|vs. Lexington,
7:05 p.m.
|Hill (8-4, 4.46) vs.
Ordosgoitti (2-3, 5.01)
|Won, 7-6
|vs. Hudson Valley,
7:00 p.m.
|Mooneyham (pro debut) vs.
Bierman (0-1, 5.63)
|GCL Nationals
|Lost, 6-2
|vs. GCL Astros,
12:00 p.m.
|TBD vs. TBD
|DSL Nationals
|Lost, 12-3
|@ DSL Yankees1,
10:30 a.m.
|Silvestre (2-1, 5.06) vs.
De Paula (3-1, 2.10)
Buffalo 5 Syracuse 1
• Lannan (L, 6-8) 6IP, 7H, 5R, 5ER, 3BB, 6K, HR
• Severino 2IP, 1H, 0R, 3BB, 4K
• Hoffpauir 2-3, BB
• Marrero 1-4, R, 2B
John Lannan coughed up his 13th HR last night, a three-run shot in the 3rd as the Bison stampeded the Chiefs, 5-1. The former Opening Day starter gave up all five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six. Syracuse mustered just five hits in the loss, with Jarrett Hoffpauir the sole batter to reach base multiple times and Chris Marrero collecting the one extra-base hit, a double in the 7th. After dropping the series to Buffalo, it's a two-game set in Pawtucket to finish up before the All-Star break.
Harrisburg 3 Bowie 2
• Tatusko (W, 2-2) 5IP, 6H, R, ER, 2BB, 5K
• Nelo (SV, 11) 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, K
• Walters 1-4, R, HR, 3RBI
• Perez 3-5
With a three-run home run, strong pitching, and a little luck, Harrisburg completed its sweep of Bowie with a 3-2 win, its sixth straight triumph. Zach Walters only went 1-for-4, but the "1" cleared the batter's eye in dead CF with two aboard in the 4th inning. Spot starter Ryan Tatusko turned in five innings, allowing just a run on six hits and two walks while striking out five to earn his second win. A quartet of relievers followed, combining for four scoreless innings despite issuing four walks. Bowie had baserunners in every inning but the 9th, in which Hector Nelo set 'em down in order for his 11th save.
The Senators head back to PA, but it's to Erie for a three-game set before the two-day All-Star Break. Roster move: LHP Cory VanAllen was activated from the 7-Day DL.
Potomac 6 Frederick 5
• Ray 6IP, 9H, 3R, 1ER, 3BB, 1K
• Wort (BS, 5; W, 2-4) 1IP, 2H, R, ER, 0BB, 1K
• King 3-3, 2R, 2-2B, 2RBI
• Ramirez 1-2, BB, RBI
• Keyes 1-4, 2R, HR, 2RBI
The first of three walkoff wins last night happened in spite of some rather questionable managing in the 9th. After Stephen King led off the 9th with a double, Kevin Keyes, with one (1) career sacrifice, was asked to lay one down and predictably bunted into an easy 1-5 putout to erase King. Mysteriously, Randolph Oduber, the team leader in sacrifice hits was called upon to pinch-hit one batter too late and popped up. A hit batsmen push Keyes to second for pinch-hitter Adrian Sanchez, subbing for an 0-for-4 Chad Tracy. Sanchez delivered the game-winning RBI single with a little help from a throw that was too far up the first base line. Rob Wort got the win despite blowing his five save for the season, third in his last four appearances. Roster move: Mascot Uncle Slam was placed on the 60-Day DL.
Hagerstown 5 Lexington 4
• Turnbull 6IP, 10H, 4R, 3ER, 2BB, 3K, HR
• Bates (W, 3-2) 3IP, 2H, 0R, 3BB, K
• Burns 3-5, R, SB
• Jimenez 2-4, R, 2B, 3B, RBI
• Newsome 2-4, 2R, HR, RBI
The second walkoff for the farm also had a
WTF moment of doubt when Brian Goodwin singled to lead off the 9th, took second on a Billy Burns single… and got picked off after a Matt Skole strikeout. Steve Souza saved the day with an RBI double that Burns motored in from first with the decisive run. Burns and Souza also contributed on defense with outfield assists on plays at the plate. The win went to Colin Bates, who pitched three scoreless innings and worked around two hits and three walks. Starter Kylin Turnbull threw the first six, allowing all four Lexington runs 10 hits and two walks.
Auburn 7 Lowell 6
• Lee (ND) 5⅓ IP, 4H, 3R, 2ER, 2BB, 5K
• Waterman 1⅔ IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
• Pleffner 3-5, R, 2-2B
• Martinez 2-5, 2B, 3RBI
The third walkoff of the night was the most improbable, with three runs, three hits and and two errors in the final frame to turn a 6-4 deficit into a 7-6 win. It was the fourth walkoff win for the Doubledays in 11 home games, and the seventh come-from-behind win in 18 games total. The rally made a winner out of Elliott Waterman, who threw the final one and 2/3rds innings with just a walk allowed. Shawn Pleffner led the offense with a 3-for-5 night, including a leadoff double to start the 9th, while Estarlin Martinez was close behind with a single, double, and three RBI.
GCL Astros 6 GCL Nationals 1
• Hudgins (L, 0-2) 2⅔ IP, 6H, 4R, 3ER, 0BB, 3K
• Hollins 2IP, 0H, 0R, BB, 2K
• Difo 2-3, 2B, BB
• J.C. Valdez 1-3, 2B
Three straight two-run innings put this one away as the GCL Astros handed the GCL Nationals their 11th loss in the last 12 games, 6-2. Will Hudgins took the loss with four runs allowed on six hits over two and 2/3rds. He struck out three. Wilmer Difo, Mike McQuillan, and Jean-Carlos Valdez accounted for all four G-Nats hits, with Difo and Valdez collecting doubles.
DSL Mets1 12 DSL Nationals 3
• E. Gomez (L, 3-2) 6IP, 3H, 4R, 2ER, BB, 5K
• P. Valdez 2IP, 7H, 8R, 7ER, 2BB, 0K, 0HR
• Abreu 1-3, R, BB
• Marmolejos-Diaz 1-4, R, RBI
• Cerda 1-4, R, 2B, RBI
The DSL Mets1 scored 12 unanswered runs, swatting aside a three-run top of the first to win handily, 12-3. The bulk of the damage was done in the final two stanzas, with three runs in the 7th and five in the 8th off beleaguered Philips Valdez (10.80 ERA, 2.13 WHIP). Despite six D-Nats errors, nine of the 12 runs were earned. Osvaldo Abreu, "Orange" Marmolejos-Diaz, and Kevin Cerda accounted for all three D-Nats hits and runs.


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TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Listen up: Being
obese, especially if you carry those extra pounds around your
waist, might be linked to hearing loss, a new study suggests.
Researchers tracked more than 68,000 women participating in the
Harvard Nurses' Health Study. Every two years from 1989 to 2009,
the women answered detailed questions about their health and daily
habits. In 2009, they were asked if they'd experienced hearing
loss, and, if so, at what age.
One in six women reported hearing loss during the study period,
the researchers said.
Those with a higher body-mass index (BMI) or larger waist
circumference faced a higher risk for hearing problems compared to
normal-weight women. BMI is a measurement of body fat based on a
ratio of height and weight.
Women who were obese, with BMIs between 30 and 39, were 17
percent to 22 percent more likely to report hearing loss than women
whose BMIs were less than 25.
Women who fell into the category of extreme obesity (BMIs over
40) had the highest risk for hearing problems -- about 25 percent
higher than normal-weight women.
Waist size also was tied to hearing loss. Women with waists
larger than 34 inches were about 27 percent more likely to report
hearing loss than women with waists under 28 inches. Waist size
remained a risk factor for hearing loss even after researchers
factored in the effects of having a higher BMI, suggesting that
carrying a lot of belly fat might impact hearing.
Those differences remained even after researchers controlled for
other factors known to affect hearing, such as cigarette smoking,
the use of certain medications and the quality of a person's
One thing that seemed to change the relationship was exercise.
When researchers factored physical activity into the equation, the
risk for hearing loss dropped. Women who walked for four or more
hours each week saw their risk for hearing loss drop by about 15
percent compared to women who walked less than an hour a week. The
researchers said that suggests exercise protects against hearing
The findings were published in the December issue of the
American Journal of Medicine.
The study showed only an association, however, and didn't prove
that obesity directly harms hearing. The researchers said they
aren't sure why the two conditions might be related, but they have
some theories.
"The ear is highly metabolically active, so that means it's really dependent on having adequate blood supply," said study author Dr. Sharon Curhan, an instructor in medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Obesity can compromise blood flow by narrowing blood vessels.
People who are obese also are more likely to have high blood
pressure, another condition that can hamper blood flow.
"Obesity and factors that obesity brings on may compromise blood flow to the cochlea," Curhan said. The cochlea is the hearing chamber of the inner ear. Curhan said lack of blood flow could prevent the cochlea from restoring itself after damage, gradually diminishing its function.
An expert who was not involved in the study said the research
raised important questions.
"It's an excellent starting point, and a strong suggestion," said Dr. Ian Storper, director of the otology program at the New York Head and Neck Institute's Center for Hearing and Balance Disorders at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Storper said the study relied on participants to report their
own hearing loss. They weren't given hearing tests, which might
have skewed the results.
Another expert said it might be time to count hearing loss as
yet another way obesity harms the body.
"This is intriguing to me, and it is worrisome," said Dr. Michael Weitzman, a professor of environmental medicine and pediatrics at New York University's Langone Medical Center.
In June, Weitzman published a study in the journal
Laryngoscopethat found obese teenagers had almost twice the
risk for early hearing loss as normal-weight teens.
"[The new study] supports what we found," he said.
"I think there's a reason to begin to think that this is a problem that's associated with obesity," Weitzman said. "You might want obese kids or adults who have ... academic problems to have their hearing checked."
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Caroline Gonzalez's 21 points help Heritage close out MacArthur, close in on 6-5A title
COLLEYVILLE — Caroline Gonzalez lurked around the free throw line throughout Colleyville Heritage's 51-43 victory against Irving MacArthur on Tuesday.
The Heritage senior forward used her dynamic midrange game to score a game-high 21 points and put Heritage in the driver's seat in District 6-5A.
"It's a sweet win," said Gonzalez, who also had a team-high 15 rebounds. "They'd had Alexis Jones all those years, and they had a lot of skill this year, too, but we knew this was our chance and we pulled through."
Heritage (23-10, 11-1) went 14-2 in district the last two seasons, with its only losses coming against Irving MacArthur. Heritage swept the season series this season and needs only a win against Irving or Irving Nimitz in its final two games to clinch a share of the title.
Heritage coach Dianna Sager knew Gonzalez would have an opportunity to take over the game in the middle. Guards Victoria Bratcher and Heather Roberts poured in 3s and combined for 39 points when the teams last met earlier this month.
With MacArthur worried about preventing the 3 again, Gonzalez was left open in the lane.
"She's pretty good from there," Sager said. "She's had an incredible year and she's definitely the one that can put the team on her back."
Tory Jacobs led Irving MacArthur with 19 points, and speedy guard Tana Driver chipped in 14.
MacArthur (25-7) fell into a second-place tie with Hurst L.D. Bell at 10-2 in district.
MacArthur 47, Heritage 46: Tavarius Shine made two free throws with 1.2 seconds remaining to give Irving MacArthur the victory Tuesday night.
The win gave MacArthur (16-10, 8-2) sole possession of first place in District 6-5A.
Shine finished with a team-high 17 points, and Kevin Booze added 16 for MacArthur.
Colten Gober led Heritage (18-8, 7-3) with a game-high 18 points.
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I hope this is the right place to ask this. I have a project I need to code up and just want to sort some basic ground rules first.
I have various clients connecting to a port on a server. These clients have dynamic ip addresses so obviously they wil change each time they connect to the net.
Each client has a dns-name set up at a service such as www.no-ip.com and keeps thier actual ip updated against thier dns-name.
When a client connects to my port, I can see thier IP address.
I also have a list of all the allowed dns-names.
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b: resolve each allowed dns-name into it's current ip every x minutes so I can compare the connecting ip address against the locally stored list of allowed ones.
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Better then the Knicks
Not even a playoff team
Good team but not on our level
Beyonce needs a tic tac
Nas > Jay-Z
The MeloMafia ruined the rep system and I still hate you
Knicks will have Nets face down on the court like Marquez did to Pacman
This is basically an exhibition game against a D League squad
Knicks = Championship team, FagNets = 1st round Exit
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Down by 18 now only 4. I'm liking how we nallin right now. The Nets don't know what hit them.
BTW Melo leads the NBA in offensive fouls.
Mr Bavetta we love u but take your talents on South beach hommie. At or age I hope I'm somewhere hot.
Good close to the half. More of this please and not so much of the first quarter. Brooklyn shooting 60% FG yet only 14% from three. It's all happening inside so just pick up the defence from inside the three and particularly in the paint.
fantasy note: Jason Maxiell 4 blocks in a quarter and change so far
In clutch time it's EXTREMELY important to have Tyson on the floor.
Not only can he get us stops but easy buckets when the defense is focused on Melo.
So yeah, when he's totally outnumbered by the other teams bigs, he's just going to have to play meekly for 3 quarters which does not suit his style of play. His athleticism and aggressiveness is what leads to his great defense and offense.
He's just playing smart.
What a stupid sequence for us. We get the lead and then give it back on a silver platter with bonehead plays.
Aw, c'mon Felton.
MVP-chants for Melo, on the road
First quarter all over again. Reggie Evans' entire game is built around manipulating the refs, get over it. Play ball. We're enough better than this Nets squad to beat them and the refs if we play our game.
I wanna see us go big against this team. We elected for small ball last time, and it got us nothing but majorly out-rebounded.
attack the paint! Even for a 5 minute spell just to throw off the flow and establish a presence.


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Got the double platinum for longer life.
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Thanks a mill - I'm Irish, so I can mock Ireland as much as I like
I just wanted to know what yee Brits thought of us so I can go OTT and be all sarcastic and satirical
Go raibh maith agaibh
Thanks a mill - I'm Irish, so I can mock Ireland as much as I like
I just wanted to know what yee Brits thought of us so I can go OTT and be all sarcastic and satirical
Go raibh maith agaibh
First off, I am sorry if I offended anyone with my jokes. It was mostly against British people, who imperialist some of us are about the language, and I really didn't mean to be offensive.
And I am fully aware that Britain has enough bad politicions to be getting on with!
They were both rather tounge-in-cheek jokes but perhaps they were ill-judged.
Now, on to Ireland. My mum is Nothern Irish so I know a little bit about the differneces and simularities with England. But I might confuse the two countries.
Irish food
Potatoes, soda bread, more traditional than other parts of the UK (but that just might be my Granny ) and lots of cakes. Also, I think that Ireland gets new chocloate bars first so that they can be tested out on the Irish before being given to the British.
Irish music
Like folk music, old-fashioned.
Irish past-times
Drinking, dancing, drinking and did I mention drinking?
Irish sports
Can't think of anything, sorry.
Irish accents
I can tell the difference between Northern and Southern Irish accents, the southern accent is softer, less harsh and more relaxed.
Irish sayings
'Och, well ...', 'Will you have a cup of tea, but?' as opposed to 'But will you have a cup of tea?', 'Wee' for little, 'Aye', granny and granda seem to be the perfered form adress for grandparents, and of course 'ejit!'
Irish names
Connor is popular and surnames with 'O' at the begining or Sweeney, Murphy.
Irish looks
Blonde people, red haired people.
Irish parties
Music, booze and food. Parties are loads of fun.
Irish culture
More laid bak than english culture, more friendly, but also more religiously conservative.
Ireland itself
A great place that is a burgening country after years of being kept behind by ... well people like me.
Irish politics
There is obviously the Troubles, which is thankfully less bad than it was. Sadly we also have the systimatic abuse of people suposed to be in care by sections of hte Catholic Church.
I don't know anything else about Irish politics, sorry.
Irish views on other people
They seem very affable to English people which is a little od consideeing all we've put them through
Irish celebrities
I know about comedians like Dara Ó Briain etc but not about ones that aren't over here.
Irish books
Eoin Colfer and Seamus Heaney are the only two authors who come to mind at the moment.
Irish men
Charming, funny, laid back and cheeky.
Irish women
Motherly, cheery, independant and pretty.
Ireland's place in history
It's been treated very badly by England for ... well for a long time.
Ireland's place in the world
It's not a very important country in the world but is genrally liked for being a nice country with lovely people.
Sorry, if I've inadvertantly offended anyone, all meant in goo faith.
Irish food
Potatoes Yes, they're fabulous. Irish stew. Lamb. I've been to Ireland about 13/14 times, I absolutely love it there.
Irish music
Ronan Keating, The Corrs, Boyzone.. What was that all girl group called? A load of sisters.. I have no idea.. Mind blank..
Irish past-times
Hehe. Um. I see reading (I always think of Marian Keyes who I adore! She's so cute!), walking, driving like a maniac (if you're anything like my cousins), going to the pub (yes, I know, cliché, but still!) And talking.. Every time I go to Kerry we stop in town, and will talk to at least 5 people before we actually get into the shop! Irish people, in general, I believe, are so friendly.
Irish sports
Gaelic Football, which seems to be, as far as I can tell, a mixture between rugby and football. Rugby, also, I think of, and football I guess as well.
Irish accents
Oh, I do love a good Irish accent. I know that at times, the accent can be ridiculously thick and hard to understand. Take, for example, my families housekeeper, I've known her all my life, and yet I cannot understand her unless I concentrate very very hard, and my attention span isn't that great, really. You would know, obviously, that the accent varies from place to place, and I think the older you are, the more pronounced it is? Do you get me? The younger generation seems to be a lot easier to understand, basically. I know I can hardly talk, I've got a thick west-country accent when I say certain words, but with people 'over a certain age' it seems to be a lot thicker.
Irish sayings
'Cop on' What does that even mean, by the way? I think it means 'wise up' or something. Oh, and certain expletives are said with a fabulous accent, so they don't sound so rude, I think you know what words I mean
Irish names
Boys: Ronan, Gerry, Gerald. Really, I'm thinking Catholic Saint names, basically. And Kieran, well my cousin spells it the Irish way (because he's Irish) so it's Cairen, or something like that - it's hell to spell on birthday cards, anyway.
Girls: Again, I'm thinking Saints names as well. Sinead etc. I would name my cousins names, but they're very unusual, so I won't. I know it's a bit of a generalisation about having a Saints name, but I swear, everyone in my family is named after a saint. Okay, I'm not sure if Eleanor is a saint, but at the very least, my middle name is.
And as for last names, I'm thinking of the 'o' in front of everything, o'brien, o'rouke. Also, fitz? Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick.
Irish looks
See, I don't really see the blonde girls, I see brunettes, brown eyes, pale skin, freckly. Also, ginger I'm ginger-ish, I'm allowed to talk about myself like that. The boys, pretty much the same. Muscled
Irish parties
Are wild! They sound amazing! And from what I've been told, they incorporate all generations. Family parties are really good for that. I like family parties
Everyone seems to love Ireland, and regard it with some sort of affection, really. I know plenty of people who want that 'Irish boy' complete with accent and a cute smattering of freckles. And yes.. In Ireland, it rains a lot! Woo! It's part of the charm, I guess. The shopping is fabulous, the people are lovely, friendly, warm people and it's nice. Of course, this is just stuff which I thought up off the top of my head, I should probably read it through and check it and things. I love Ireland
This was fun, I'm going to bug my mum about going again this summer.
Irish food
Not too sure?
Irish music
The Pogues, really cheery and light, violins etc.
Irish past-times
Getting drunk
Irish sports
Irish accents
Very uppy downy, if you get what I mean, like a sing song type voice
Irish sayings
Top of the morning to yer
Irish names
Sean, Shannon
Irish looks
Freckles, Small
Irish parties
Very wild full of drunks
Irish culture
Not too sure?
Ireland itself
Very beautiful, and very picturesque(if you spell it that way)
Irish politics
A load of rubbish!
Irish views on other people
They either see someone as an angel or a devil, no inbetween.
Irish celebrities
Naill Quinn, Roy Keane,
Quinn is a hero,
Keane was until he got a bit to big for his boots.
Oh and Paul McShane, I love him!!!
Other than footballers, Louis Walsch and Westlife, they're okay but too dated!
Irish books
Don't know if I've read any?
Irish men
Good looking, with lovely accents
Irish women
Just a normal woman!
Ireland's place in history
Did you guys have the potatoe fammon? or something to do with potatoes?
Ireland's place in the world
A cute place, perfect for romance, and a nice break!
Um, maybe I'm just having a memory lapse here, but would you mind telling me when I was in the Being British class? I don't remember ever being in a Being British class. Why would I take a class on Being British if I am British?As I wrote the original Being British class and you were a student for at least one of the runs, you should have said if it had offended you. I included the stereo-types lesson because there are stereo-types, they do come up in fanfiction and they can be helpful or they can degrade the story. Talking about them and clarifying them was an easy introduction into the lesson, because everyone knows about stereo-types, and it is a form of immediately identifying a country. Talking about differences between countries and stereo-types are two different things, and not always bad, especially if, as two people have no asked, somebody is looking for very stereo-typical type help. I would personally rather see a very stereo-typical UK in a story than a story where Harry calls Ron "dude" or walks through a desert in the middle of Surrey (which sadly I have actually seen).
I don't want to cause arguements, but I think you need to chill out just a little bit.
Okay, yeah, easy introduction to the lesson, fine, but what I'm saying is that they do not need to be discussed in every Being British thread - which they are, constantly! - and I think it's partly just a way for people to laugh about their stereotypical views on other people. And no, I will not "chill out". This is something I feel strongly about, so I'll say my opinion if I feel the need to. Since no one else is speaking up, I am. Please don't ask me not to speak strongly about this because I won't just sit back and say "Please, guys, stereotypes aren't ture, you know that, try not to talk about it so much, okay?" because that does nothing.
I've already said that when people ask what stereotypes there are for countries then I have no problem with people talking about them. It's just that it's so not helpful for people to discuss stereotypes tactlessly, bluntly and all the time.
You can say you don't think it's that big a deal if you want, but it is to me, and no one speaks "chilled out" or half-heartedly when they feel strongly about something.
I apologise, I briefly got you confused with someone else.
At the same time, I'm not sure where you are coming from. One moment you are saying that we shouldn't be talking about stereotypes at all, the next you are saying
People are asking for them. It's okay to express your opinion, but you're being a bit intimidating and aggressive, and you need to be careful - because privately I have spoken to someone on IM who was actually offended by something you said. This thread is not for arguing, it's for helping people who do not know about the UK, and stereotypes are a quick and easy way to help people identify. If they want something more specific they can ask. The reason it is repeated is the same reason the questions are often repeated on the Ask a Mod thread - newbies coming in, plus people aren't going to scoure through all the old threads. People use stereotypes as a basis for building their story, so it's the first thing they look for.when people ask what stereotypes there are for countries then I have no problem with people talking about them.
This thread is basically at an end now, we need a new one, and I really think everyone should just drop this arguement. I'm not even fully sure what the arguement is, but people are getting very frustrated and annoyed.
Yeah, there was a massive potatoe famine in the mid 1800's, I think. Something like 25% of the Irish population died, I believe.Did you guys have the potatoe fammon? or something to do with potatoes?
Of course, such a thing would not happen again today, because Ireland is not so reliant on their potatoe crop, but it is still a large trade, I think, and if it happened again it would certainly be a heavy blow to their economy.
Oh, wow, how could I forget about that?! It's an amazing sport.Gaelic Football, which seems to be, as far as I can tell, a mixture between rugby and football. Rugby, also, I think of, and football I guess as well.
We need a new BB thread - can someone else make one? :O I am waaaay too scared.
I have started a new Being British thread for your use. With the new thread, the disrespect will NOT continue or I will take House Points.
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emissions. Emissions of other gases and other aerosols were included in the model but are not shown in the figure. (d) and (e) show the projected temperature and sea level responses, respectively. The "several models all SRES envelope" in (d) and (e) shows the temperature and sea level rise, respectively, for the simple model when tuned to a number of complex models with a range of climate sensitivities. All SRES envelopes refer to the full range of 35 SRES scenarios. The "model average all SRES envelope" shows the average from these models for the range of scenarios. Note that the warming and sea level rise from these emissions would continue well beyond 2100. Also note that this range does not allow for uncertainty relating to ice dynamical changes in the West Antarctic ice sheet, nor does it account for uncertainties in projecting non-sulphate aerosols and greenhouse gas concentrations. [Based upon (a)
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Discussion in 'Shiny Things' started by Nytelyte, Dec 9, 2012.
euro only mid 80's m535i... i like!
They're all over the map...
Had Renaults that were just a POS, while a turbo charged 5 was best car ever. Had VWs that were just a money pit, then others that would not quit even after the oil pan got punctured and there wasn't much if any oil left. Had Mercs that run forever, 450k km and you wouldn't know it, others had to be sold for pats way before (more money that way).
Had a Chevy van, Rally 2500 that was best NA van I ever had, only needed few gaskets, a $5 power booster from a junk yard and some body repairs to make it run like new, if not better. Had an E350 with a 7.3 that at 100k miles needed another engine, had another one with same setup that at 180k miles took no oil, and didn't rattle one bit.
Had Hondas that lasted, had Mazdas that lasted- although there was one that had tranny and engine problems quite early.
If I were to think back, the problems I had over the years were with cars on which the maintenance history was unknown, or cars which were abused- guess the problem is owner related
In the end it's all about having a decent base to start with, and proper maintenance- not what the dealer does/recommends. I won't say luck cause in my case if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any...
I'm sorry but I don't have much sympathy for anyone who bitches about a Saturn, Cavalier, S-10 or other domestic econobox KNOWN for being a pile of shit Especially since these cars were known pieces of shit since the early 1980s!
Comparing these to Civics or Corollas just isn't fair because when you bought a new Saturn, generally you could get 0% financing and a few thousand dollars in rebates. With a new Civic you're lucky if they toss in the floormats for free. So you get what you pay for.
I hate to break it to most people that Honda and Toyotas aren't without their faults either. 2 people that I worked with had Rav4s from the era of the OP's Saturn and BOTH of them had to have the engines replaced by Toyota!
Everytime I've purchased a Toyota or Honda was more for resale value than "reliability", as in the last 20 yrs it's been a wash between the Domestics and Japanese cars in that regard (VWs, MBs, BMWs & Audis being much worse than average; and I've owned a bunch).
Concur. Add into the equation a father that adores GM and a pre-Nytelyte influence time, coupled with the need for an inexpensive car quickly (because someone in a Cavalier rear ended her at a stop light, brakes probably went out) and a Saturn enters the equation.
Won't happen again, don't worry.
If its been mentioned but none of this is valid unless all those cars you owned were bought new. Buying someone elses old Chevy and then driving it for a couple of years just doesn't equate. Over the years I've owned about 35 cars, vans, pickups with an even half being bought new. Had many different brands. Chrysler products have been the worst. Japanese products have been the best overall. Chevys and Fords in the middle. Longest one I ever owned was 8 years and that was a new 98 Ford E250 5.4 which I sold to a good pal who is still tickled pink with it. I took good care of all my vehicles and really most were great. My wife still drives a 2003 Corolla she bought new with 90,000mi on it now and I basically only changed a couple of light bulbs besides oil changes since day 1. She won't let me get her something newer.
Use to own GM then turned to Ford. Much better bang for the buck. Now with Honda, couldn't be happier. Ridgelines rock. Everyone thinks they need a truck for that once or twice a year they haul drywall or plywood. Buy a Honda get reliability comfort and the truck you will need. I have many many times hauled more than 1000kilos in my truck trailer combo and it did it with out a blink of an eye. This is all the truck most people need. Very underrated.
Agree....99% of the people with even a 1/2 ton truck do not need it....macho statement. Then you get 1ton trucks that are lowered....but that is for the WTF thread......need has very little to do with vehicle buying.
been burning a few have we?
Why do you say this?
Its quite reasonable to expect a vehicle to perform as advertised regardless if you are the first, second or third owner. Scheduled maintenance aside, if the build quality is crap bits are going to fall off and things fail no matter who owns it.
Thanks man, but rust is something you really only read about here.
It's fine anyway-- it was off when I replaced an axle shaft seal last winter.
Now that I think about it, who in their right mind utilizes an axle shaft as an inner wheel bearing race?
I know, I know... GM does.
The Koreans from what I hear.
Hate to disappoint, but I wasn't looking for sympathy from you or anyone else when I posted what I did about my S10. If you'll read the opening portion of my post, I indicated I'm quite satisfied with it.
Essentially, I like the truck but I'm mystified and frequently irritated by some of the bizarre engineering that went into it.
Skipping the sunroof option is a fast way to eliminate many a aging vehicle problem. Even if its just the standard dirt (or leaves and needles) in drain tube problem.
As does Dodge, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Jeep, or anything else with a Dana, Eaton, or corporate semi-floating axle. It's worked well for over 100 years in many iterations...
When the axle is worn the aftermarket has replacement bearing/seal asy that moves the bearing to a fresh axle surface.Maybe not for all,but many vehicles.
That may well be, but it still doesn't make an abundance of sense to me given that axle shafts aren't made of bearing steel.
This S10 is the first vehicle I've owned with a C-clip axle, so they're new to me.
As for the bearing arrangement, what works works, I guess.
Ridgelines aren't considered trucks in northern Ontario. In my town there are more pickup trucks than cars and I haven't seen a single Ridgeline except for the odd summer tourist.
Ever notice how the high end vehicles always seem in better condition than the plain janes. Reason for that is the person who can afford the higher end vehicle to start with can usually afford to get it serviced regularly. The plain janers tend to be more neglected, mostly by women. Can I say that? When you see an ad for a used car and it says, woman owner, run. 90% of the time it hasn't even had the oil changed. There are exceptions of course. Try to buy new if you can. Take care of them and they should all last a while.


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Magma storage at Mount Hood compared to refrigerated peanut butter
New research results suggest that magma sitting 4-5 kilometers beneath the surface of Oregon's Mount Hood has been stored in near-solid conditions for thousands of years. The time it takes to liquefy and potentially erupt, however, is surprisingly short--perhaps as little as a couple of months.
The key to an eruption, geoscientists say, is to elevate the temperature of the rock to more than 750 degrees Celsius, which can happen when hot magma from deep within the Earth's crust rises to the surface.
It was the mixing of hot liquid lava with cooler solid magma that triggered Mount Hood's last two eruptions about 220 and 1,500 years ago, said Adam Kent, an Oregon State University (OSU) geologist and co-author of a paper reporting the new findings.
"These scientists have used a clever new approach to timing the inner workings of Mount Hood, an important step in assessing volcanic hazards in the Cascades," said Sonia Esperanca, a program director in NSF's Division of Earth Sciences.
"If the temperature of the rock is too cold, the magma is like peanut butter in a refrigerator," Kent said. "It isn't very mobile.
"For Mount Hood, the threshold seems to be about 750 degrees (C)--if it warms up just 50 to 75 degrees above that, it greatly increases the viscosity of the magma and makes it easier to mobilize."
The scientists are interested in the temperature at which magma resides in the crust, since it's likely to have important influence over the timing and types of eruptions that could occur.
The hotter magma from deeper down warms the cooler magma stored at a 4-5 kilometer depth, making it possible for both magmas to mix and be transported to the surface to produce an eruption.
The good news, Kent said, is that Mount Hood's eruptions are not particularly violent. Instead of exploding, the magma tends to ooze out the top of the peak.
A previous study by Kent and OSU researcher Alison Koleszar found that the mixing of the two magma sources, which have different compositions, is both a trigger to an eruption and a constraining factor on how violent it can be.
"What happens when they mix is what happens when you squeeze a tube of toothpaste in the middle," said Kent. "Some comes out the top, but in the case of Mount Hood it doesn't blow the mountain to pieces."
Read more at the NSF Research.gov.
Peanut butter and Mount Hood images via Shutterstock; combined by Robin Blackstone.


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A.J., Nomar lead way in Final Vote
By Mark Newman / MLB.com
It all ends tonight at MLB.com with a 6 p.m. ET voting deadline, and then the American and National League rosters finally will be complete. Voting began Sunday night and has continued at a torrid pace, and entering the final day the closest overall races in the Final Vote's five-year history had one notable adjustment in the updated standings.
A.J. Pierzynski, bidding to join Scott Podsednik as back-to-back AL Final Vote winners from the White Sox, took the lead from Twins rookie pitcher Francisco Liriano in the last update at 6 a.m. ET this morning. They were followed in order by Travis Hafner of the Indians, Justin Verlander of the Tigers and Ramon Hernandez of the Orioles.
Nomar Garciaparra of the Dodgers, bidding for his sixth All-Star appearance but his first in a new league and a new position, retained the late lead in the NL. He was followed in order by Chris Capuano of the Brewers, Bobby Abreu of the Phillies, Billy Wagner of the Mets and Chris Young of the Padres.
Just as it was at the halfway point, voting for candidates in both leagues entering the final day was tightly packed, and there still is no way to call this one. There were more than eight million votes at that halfway point, and everyone can expect an intense day of voting and creative campaigning. Things can change in a hurry around here. It's all up to you, and that's why the Final Vote was created in 2002. No squawking about who was left off the All-Star team. Just vote right up until the deadline and make yourself heard by action.
"Since the All-Star Game is about who the fans want to see the most, it made sense to come up with a way for fans to be the ones to select the final player," said Gregg Klayman, director of fantasy and interactive games for MLB Advanced Media and originator of the Final Vote concept. "Years ago, there was no good way to do this, since last-second paper balloting would have been next to impossible to pull off. Luckily, the Internet showed up one day to make things like this possible for fans to participate in. The response we've gotten in the program's first four years shows that fans have a tremendous interest in being the ones to have the final say."
The final say is here, and here is a closer look at the candidates:
American League
Travis Hafner: No matter what happens, "Pronk" will get credit for one of the best one-game "statements" for Final Voters since the process began in 2002. It was a true fireworks explosion on the Fourth of July when he went 3-for-5 with two homers, four RBIs and 10 total bases in a 9-1 rout of the Yankees. That brought him up to .318 with 24 homers and 70 RBIs. Hafner also hit that grand slam over the weekend that made it four already, meaning he is one of just five Major Leaguers in history to have that many by the break.
The Indians have had more than 30 computer terminals set up around Jacobs Field for fans to vote for Hafner during this homestand. They also have "Vote Pronk" T-shirts and buttons, and their gameday staff is wearing "election hats" with the buttons. On an airing of "WWE Raw" earlier this week, wrestling superstar Jerry "The King" Lawler even gave Hafner a campaign push, telling viewers to get on their computers and Pronk the Vote.
"A lot of people have come up to me and told me they've voted for me 50 or 100 times," said Hafner, among those who finished behind Hideki Matsui in the 2004 AL Final Vote. "The support of all the people in Cleveland has been great."
Ramon Hernandez: The Orioles' catcher is the first to represent his club in the Final Vote, and there definitely is an argument that he has All-Star numbers. He is putting together a career year with a .274 average, 15 homers, 59 RBIs and 27 opponents caught stealing, and he returned to the lineup Wednesday night at Chicago. Before the game, Hernandez said before that game that he will not be heartbroken if someone else is picked. But his manager -- who clearly has been his major campaigning force ever since he told Guillen that Hernandez should be on the Final Vote list -- wants to see him in Pittsburgh.
"I'd love to see Ramon get it," Sam Perlozzo said. "Honest to God, he's done a great job for us. It was a great pick up, numbers-wise. ... You never know when you're going to have a first half like that again, so when one of your guys does it, you want to see them rewarded."
Francisco Liriano: Those who have been watching this space this past few days can see the excitement level in this Twins rookie change just by reading his quotes. At first he wasn't sure about all the attention, which is normal for a clubhouse newbie. But this is the Final Vote. It's the All-Star Game. "I really hope to go," Liriano says now. "It means a lot to me that they want me to go and are helping me, too. Hopefully, I'll get the chance to go."
The 9-1 record and 1.99 ERA speak for itself. So did his high-profile masterpiece during Roger Clemens' June 22 season debut in Houston. But Liriano is certainly right in recognizing the kind of help he is getting. Consider:
Twins representatives were standing during afternoon rush hour with "Vote Liriano" banners over two well-traveled local thoroughfares -- both I-394 and Penn Avenue as well as I-35 W and Diamond Lake Road -- and will do the same there Thursday morning. In addition, the Twins will be campaigning at Nicollet Mall during lunch hour on Thursday. And as for the field personnel who have Liriano's back, just consider the sight of rotation partner Johan Santana sitting his Kansas City hotel room with a computer, just cranking out vote after vote right here. Consider this quote from his manager, Ron Gardenhire: "Our computers are on fire in here. We have to believe we did some good in here. ... Everybody knows who he is and what he's doing."
A.J. Pierzynski: Probably the funniest campaign so far is the one being run by the White Sox, who helped send Scott Podsednik to last year's All-Star Game this way. Now they are engineering the "Punch A.J." campaign to get their catcher to Pittsburgh as the AL's 32nd player. Let's just say that Pierzynski, one of the AL batting leaders with a .326 average and one of the most hard-nosed competitors around, is one of the most enigmatic players among his Major League peers.
"I thought it was awesome, and I know a lot of people want to do that," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said with a wry smile of punching A.J., both online for the Final Vote and a few times offline at the game. "In the meanwhile, I think it's a great thing to have. I think it's great entertainment."
Pierzynski went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Wednesday in a 4-2 win over Baltimore. And his work handling a pitching staff that includes Jon Garland, who won his fourth straight decision Wednesday, has been notable. Off the field, Pierzynski is helping his own cause. He already was scheduled to sign autographs with teammate Joe Crede from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Fun Time Stage during White Sox Day at Taste of Chicago. But the timing couldn't have worked out much better for the White Sox catcher.
"Maybe I should walk around with, like, a cop or something. Maybe play some music or something," said Pierzynski with a smile. "Whatever it takes." Then he added: "I'm just honored to be on the list."
Justin Verlander: He and Liriano are the first AL pitchers to show up on a Final Vote ballot. He also shares something else in common with Liriano, because his is another remarkable case of exploding onto the Major League scene as a rookie. Verlander, who appeared in two games last season, already is a 10-game winner and a big reason Detroit has the best record in baseball.
So far he is saying all the things that younger players who appear on the Final Vote ballot tend to say (see Liriano above). It's kind of hard for a rookie to campaign for himself when baseball tradition generally says you earn your stripes quietly among a clubhouse full of veterans.
"I haven't voted for myself yet, and I don't intend on it, unless I hear through the grapevine I'm just one vote away," Verlander said. "I think that's for the fans, and that's their decision, not mine."
Verlander just made his last statement for voters Tuesday night. It was a no-decision in the loss at Oakland, but it was another seven strong innings.
National League
Bobby Abreu: There have been no multiple Final Vote winners yet, and the Phillies outfielder -- who won this honor in 2004 -- is the only one in position to do so this year. He leads the Majors with 77 walks and is tops in the NL with his .442 on-base percentage, and in Tuesday's game, he was among those with key hits during a fourth-inning that started a rally eventually leading to a victory over the Padres.
"I think I'm having a good season so far," said Abreu, who stole the show last year by demolishing CENTURY 21 Home Run Derby records at Detroit. "I'll have a couple of days to see if I make it."
Abreu's candidacy marks the fourth time a Phillies player has appeared on the Final Vote ballot. Besides his other selection, the Phillies had pitchers Brett Myers and Wagner among the choices last year; fans went with Roy Oswalt of Houston. Abreu's teammates, Shane Victorino and All-Star Ryan Howard, have been manning the computers to get behind him. "I'll do whatever I can," Victorino said.
Chris Capuano: The Brewers, pioneers of the grassroots-campaign method by helping Geoff Jenkins win the 2003 NL Final Vote, provided their "Top 10 Reasons You Should 'Vote Cappy.'" We'll let them speak for themselves with today's Capuano update:
1. Because he is smarter than you (graduated valedictorian from his high school class at Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass., and Phi Beta Kappa from Duke) and he enjoys yoga.
2. Lefties always do it right. His 106 strikeouts are the most among National League southpaws and stands third in the Majors among lefties.
3. Because everyone likes to cheer for the underdog.
4. The fastest pickoff move in baseball. He has more pickoffs (16) than any other Major League pitcher over the past two seasons.
5. He is a Leo, strong and a good leader. He leads his team with nine victories and is tied for third in the National League in wins.
6. His Italian blood keeps him competitive on the mound.
7. He once saved a whale while working in an orphanage in Central America (well that isn't completely true, but he is a really, really great guy).
8. When it comes to pitching, he is all about quality. He leads the Majors in quality starts with 16.
9. Enjoys the rivalry the Brewers have with our neighbors to the south. Has a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA in a pair of starts this season against the Cubs, including a five-hit shutout on April 29 at Wrigley Field and -- lookout, Cub fans -- Cappy is pitching Thursday against Chicago.
10. Three is never a crowd. Carlos (Lee) and Derrick (Turnbow) need a chaperone in Pittsburgh.
Nomar Garciaparra: Probably the biggest question is whether a guy can hit around .360 and not go to the All-Star Game, especially when he has the marquee name to match, but that's for voters to decide. The five-time All-Star is trying to get there for the first time as a first baseman, and it's the first time a Dodger has been in the Final Vote. Here are some ways he is being touted:
Gigantic posters throughout Dodger Stadium have been urging fans to vote, the club has reached out to all the local radio stations to spread the word, and during each one of Garciaparra's at-bats, the "Vote Nomar" button is on DodgerVision. There also will be an ad in Thursday's Los Angeles Times mentioning the vote.
The Dodgers are one of two clubs represented in this overall Final Vote that have front-office MLBlogs as a new weapon in the grassroots arsenal (White Sox are the other), and in LA's case there are two. Dodger legend Tommy Lasorda pushed Nomar on Tommy Lasorda's World, and there has been plenty of that two-way communication between club and Nomar voters this week on the Inside the Dodgers blog. It's another way the Final Vote is evolving.
"With Nomar in the lead going into the final hours, I can't help but think that the front office's new blog has played an important role in reaching out to our fans," said Josh Rawitch, the Dodgers' director of public relations and primary author of "Inside the Dodgers." They have really stepped up over the last few days and we're hopeful that our grassroots campaign will help push him over the top and send him to Pittsburgh where he deserves to be."
Billy Wagner: The Mets' closer was just given a video tribute before Wednesday's game because he recorded his 300th career save a night earlier, and he also was wowed by an expensive "ascending star" glass sculpture in the Mets' clubhouse -- with engraved inscriptions to be added in the near future by members of the team's brass.
"It's a nice way to say you've accomplished a lot in this game," a humbled Wagner said of the treatment.
A Final Vote also is a nice way. Not enough people voted for him last year when he was an NL candidate as a Phillie. Wagner's save Tuesday was his 16th this season for the team with the NL's best record, and it also made him just one of 19 pitchers to reach 300 saves.
"It would be nice if they could vote him to the team," Mets manager Willie Randolph said. "He deserves it. We had a lot of games that weren't real close early on, so he doesn't have as many saves as he would normally. But he's done his job."
Chris Young: The Padres 6-foot-10 right-hander and former Princeton basketball player is fresh off winning NL Pitcher of the Month. In five June starts, he fashioned a 1.17 ERA, the lowest in the league. In two consecutive starts, Young caught everyone's attention by taking a no-hitter deep into each game.
This is the second time a Padres player has appeared on the Final Vote. Ryan Klesko was among the choices in 2002, when Andruw Jones of the Braves won. Teammate Jake Peavy has been among those campaigning for him, but Young has stayed low-key.
"I'd love to play [in the All-Star Game], love to go represent the team," Young said. "It would be a big honor, a thrill, but it's not going to be my focus. I'm not concerned about it. I'm really happy for Trevor [Hoffman]. He definitely belongs in the game."
So those are the 10 names, and you get to choose one from each league. It's not an easy choice, but it's all up to you from here.
Final Vote history
Here is the rundown of winners since the Final Vote was introduced on MLB.com:
2005: Scott Podsednik (White Sox) in AL, Roy Oswalt (Astros) in NL.
2004: Hideki Matsui (Yankees) in AL, Bobby Abreu (Phillies) in NL.
2003: Jason Varitek (Red Sox) in AL, Geoff Jenkins (Brewers) in NL.
2002: Johnny Damon (Red Sox) in AL, Andruw Jones (Braves) in NL.
Seven of the first eight Final Vote winners have come from different clubs. The only exception was Boston, which was successfully represented by Damon in 2002 and Jason Varitek in 2003. New clubs with choices this year include Baltimore (Hernandez) and Detroit (Verlander) in the AL, and the Dodgers (Garciaparra) and Mets (Wagner) in the NL.
Now that Pierzynski is on the Final Vote ballot, it marks the fifth year in a row that the White Sox have had at least one representative. No other club has had a choice for fans every year.
It usually means a first All-Star trip for someone. Of the eight players selected that way, only two -- Jones of the Braves and Matsui of the Yankees -- had been an All-Star before. Possible first-timers from this ballot include three in the AL (Hafner, Liriano and Verlander) and two in the NL (Capuano and Young).
No player from a West division team has won the Final Vote.
Final Vote, but not final voting
It has been a long and empowering end of online balloting for fans at MLB.com and the 30 club sites, and it won't end with the Final Vote, either. For the fourth consecutive year, fans around the world will have the opportunity to participate in the Midsummer Classic when they cast their votes for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award, presented by Chevrolet, at the Midsummer Classic via the Monster 2006 All-Star Game MVP Vote on MLB.com.
Beginning in the sixth inning of the Midsummer Classic, fans can cast their votes for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award. The voting will continue until the MVP is announced immediately following the end of the game.
The online fan vote will count for 20 percent, with the other 80 percent coming onsite from the Baseball Writers Association of America and the announcers from the All-Star Game's three broadcast rights holders: FOX Sports, ESPN Radio and MLB International.
Immediately following the conclusion of the All-Star Game, the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player will receive the Arch Ward Trophy, which was first presented in 1962 as a tribute to the man who founded the All-Star Game in 1933.
The 77th All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports, in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet HD and televised around the world by Major League Baseball International, with pregame ceremonies beginning at 8 p.m. ET. ESPN Radio will provide exclusive, national radio coverage, while MLB.com will provide extensive online coverage and MLB Radio will provide exclusive play-by-play coverage of the game on the Internet. XM Satellite Radio will provide satellite radio play-by-play coverage of the XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures Game.
Mark Newman is enterprise editor for MLB.com. Team correspondents contributed to this story. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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AN ACT to amend and reenact sections two, three, four, five, six, nine and sixteen, article seven, chapter twelve of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended; and to further amend said article by adding thereto a new section, designated section eight-a, all relating to the jobs investment trust fund; adding legislative findings; changing definitions and board composition; addressing the management and control of the trust; expanding the jobs investment trust board's corporate powers; establishing a new venture capital funding pool, nonincentive tax credits and guarantees; and prohibiting the granting and pledging of the credit of the state.
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