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Dawson earns long-awaited Hall call
Alomar, Larkin, Blyleven fall short in BBWAA voting
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com
Dawson will be inducted on July 25 in Cooperstown, N.Y., along with manager Whitey Herzog and umpire Doug Harvey, who were elected in December by the Veterans Committee.Forging the tightest vote in Hall of Fame history, Blyleven finished just five short with 74.2 percent, and Alomar, considered one of the top second basemen of his era, registered the most votes ever for a first-year candidate without getting elected. He had 73.7 percent and his 397 votes were eight shy of the necessary 75 percent level. "As I sit here, it's awful to think about five votes," Dawson said about Blyleven, the right-handed pitcher whose career overlapped with "The Hawk." "I feel for him that he has to wait another year. Five votes are very hard to swallow."
Blyleven was shut out in his 13th opportunity on the ballot. Alomar, a second baseman, was among 13 players on the ballot for the first time. Barry Larkin, the former Reds shortstop, had the next-highest percentage among first-timers with 51.6 percent. Edgar Martinez, the Mariners designated hitter, finished at 36.2 percentand Fred McGriff, a slugging first baseman who finished with 493 homers, had 21.5 percent. They are the only four first-timers who will be back on the ballot next year.Since no candidate measuring above the 70 percent mark has missed election, Alomar and Blyleven seem certain to make it in 2011. Players have 15 years of eligibility on the BBWAA ballot, after a five-year waiting period upon retirement. It's the third time in the past five years that the BBWAA has elected just one player -- Bruce Sutter was chosen in 2006, and his fellow reliever Rich "Goose" Gossage followed him in '08. It's also the third time since Ryne Sandberg was elected in 2005 that an inductee has had ties with the Cubs. Sutter was the other. Dawson said he had an emotionally wrenching day, first visiting the graves of his grandmother, mother and uncle before waiting around the house in Miami for the call from the Hall. "Well, I shed some tears today. I was nervous today and I was happy before the announcement," he said. "I was optimistic. For some reason I slept better last night than I have in the last eight years. I probably won't feel the magnitude of it for a couple of days. I'm still kind of light in the stomach. My daughter and my wife showed a lot of emotion when I got the phone call. Of course, I tried to keep myself contained." Dawson had 438 homers and 1,591 RBIs for four teams. He played his first 11 seasons with the Expos on the harsh artificial turf of Olympic Stadium and his next six with the Cubs in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, but never was a member of a team that went to the World Series. Dawson could very well be the second player in history to don an Expos cap on his Hall of Fame plaque. Catcher Gary Carter was the first when he was elected in 2003. Carter, like Dawson, played his first 11 years of a 19-year career in Montreal. Carter then moved to New York, where he played his next five years with the Mets. The cap decision will be made in the days ahead by officials of the Hall of Fame in concert with Dawson, said Brad Horn, a spokesman for the museum. The Hall took that decision in-house after the 2001 elections. "Right now I'm just content to take this all in," Dawson said, "and worry about that later."
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|Andre Dawson
|Bert Blyleven
|Roberto Alomar
|Jack Morris
|Barry Larkin
|Lee Smith
|Edgar Martinez
|Tim Raines
|Mark McGwire
|Alan Trammell
|Fred McGriff
|Don Mattingly
|Dave Parker
|Dale Murphy
|Harold Baines
|Andres Galarraga
|Robin Ventura
|Ellis Burks
|Eric Karros
|Kevin Appier
|Pat Hentgen
|David Segui
|Mike Jackson
|Ray Lankford
|Shane Reynolds
|Todd Zeile
Dawson finished his career in Florida with the Marlins in 1996, missing their first World Series championship by a year. He later became an executive in that organization.Dawson, who was born and raised in Miami, was praised by Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria. "On behalf of the entire Florida Marlins organization, I would like to congratulate Andre on his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame," Loria said in a statement. "His many years of hard work and dedication have earned him his rightful place in Cooperstown. "Andre's stats over the years tell only part of his story. He was a great teammate and played the game hard, including playing through many difficult knee injuries. His many accomplishments on the field during his long, successful career now place him among the elite of our national pastime. "Since 2000, Andre has been a valuable member of our front office, lending his expertise, knowledge and insight to our Major and Minor League players and staff. We greatly value his friendship and loyalty." Alomar was a 12-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove second baseman, who batted .300 with 2,724 hits during a 17-year career for seven teams. He came up in San Diego with the Padres in 1988 and played three seasons there before being traded to the Blue Jays, where he played another five, winning the World Series in 1992 and '93. Roberto is the son of former big league infielder and coach Sandy Alomar Sr. His brother, Sandy Alomar Jr., is a six-time All-Star catcher, who returned to the Indians during the offseason as a coach. "I do feel that Roberto Alomar is a Hall of Famer," Dawson said. "What remained to be seen was whether the writers would put him in on his first ballot. He's one of the greatest second baseman I ever saw play the game." Blyleven also missed the cut last year with 62.7 percent of the vote. He won 287 games and recorded 3,701 strikeouts (fifth highest all-time) for five big league teams in 22 seasons. He had two stints with the Twins, coming up in that organization, where he played his first six seasons. Blyleven later returned for a little longer than three more. During that second stint, he was a member of Minnesota's 1987 World Series-winning team. "I hit against him, and if there was a finer pitcher than he was then I don't know who it was," Hank Aaron said about Blyleven on Wednesday on Sirius Radio. "I only went to bat maybe 10 or 15 times [against him]. I don't think I ever got a hit off him. But he was quite a pitcher. I know that he didn't win 20 games [every year] but sometimes you don't need to win 20. "I think it's just a matter of how you carried yourself and what you did for your other teammates. Just to have him in that rotation for that many years with Minnesota, [he] was somebody that you didn't look forward to hitting against." Larkin fell far short of the mark. Like Alomar, he also was a 12-time All-Star, who played on the Reds' 1990 World Series-winning team. He batted .295 and had 2,340 hits. Comparatively on offense, Ozzie Smith, the last pure shortstop elected (on the first ballot in 2002), batted .267 with 2,460 hits in 19 seasons for the Padres and Cardinals. Smith got in so quickly because of his defensive ability. Cal Ripken Jr. was also an All-Star shortstop, but finished his career at third base. A player has to garner at least 5 percent of the vote to be carried over from year to year. He has 15 years of eligibility on the BBWAA ballot, beginning five years after he retires. BBWAA members with at least 10 consecutive years of membership are eligible to vote. The last time the BBWAA did not elect anybody was 1996. Eleven former players didn't make the cut and will not be on the ballot again next year.
That list includes Andres Galarraga, Robin Ventura, Ellis Burks, Eric Karros, Kevin Appier, Pat Hentgen and David Segui. Mike Jackson, Ray Lankford, Shane Reynolds and Todd Zeile didn't get any votes.
Barry M. Bloom is a national reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Ogwumike, Stanford take down USC
Stanford, CA (Sports Network) - Chiney Ogwumike scored 29 points to go with 16
rebounds and No. 6 Stanford held off Southern California, 75-66, on Sunday.
Joslyn Tinkle followed with 15 points and seven boards, while Sara James and Amber Orrange each poured in 13 for the Cardinal (16-2, 5-1 Pac 12), who have won five of their last six.
After winning four straight, the Trojans (7-10, 4-2) have dropped back-to-back games. Cassie Harberts led USC with 21 points and seven rebounds while Ariya Crook contributed 18 points off the bench in the defeat.
With just over five minutes left in the first half, the Cardinal led by just two points, however they finished the stanza on 13-2 run to take a 33-20 lead into the break.
During the stretch, Tinkle and James went back-to-back from long distance before Tinkle buried another 3-pointer just before the end of the period.
Stanford broke the game open by starting the second half on a 10-4 run, taking a 43-24 lead following two scores by Orrange.
From there, the Cardinal led by double-digits until a late surge by the Trojans brought them within nine with 4:20 left in the game.
Crook made a layup less than two minutes later to pull USC within 66-61, but Stanford answered with a 7-2 push to put the game out of reach.

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The decision seems to clear the way for Subway to open. The idea of a national franchised restaurant like Subway opening here has prompted some measure of discussion around the idea of whether that's the right sort of fit for Manchester, and whether there is a level playing field for locally owned independent restaurants in terms of competition. Such discussions are no stranger to this town. We had them when McDonalds and Stewarts wanted to open up shop, and we may revisit the subject again, given the possibility of a Starbucks restaurant interested in planting their flag here.
While we can understand why some people equate a Subway restaurant with popular notions of "fast food outlet," if you go by the letter of the zoning ordinance, it's an open-and-shut case. If Subway is serving food in non-disposable containers, and doesn't offer a drive-thru window, then it's a restaurant, plain and simple - not a "fast food restaurant." The difference is not academic, since it involves a major difference in the number of parking spaces the different types of restaurants would have to make available. If you want to go by the popular concept of what is a fast food operation and throw out the rule book, the list of unintended consequences grows. There are other restaurants that could also could be considered "fast food," as was pointed out during the hearings on the permit to change the use of the former retail space to a restaurant.
Beyond the zoning wonkery, however, lies a more basic question - is Subway a good fit for the town? Of course it is. It's another taxpaying business, which is almost always to be preferred over an empty commercial space. It's another option for the public. If you like another place that has been here for years, you can still go there. It's more competition for those existing businesses, but in the long run that is good. It will result in better service, lower prices, or both, eventually. There will be a few more jobs created as well.
Independently owned local businesses have their hands full competing against a national-brand business like Subway, but this is not an impossible fight either. Independents have the advantages of already being here, knowing their customers, and being unique. They can move more nimbly without having to clear everything through a corporate level. It's not an unfair fight.
All of a sudden, the corner of Depot Street and Center Hill is abuzz with activity. We're looking forward to the re-opening of a restaurant where Friendly's used to be and that will add more choices to the restaurant mix as well. The Starbucks baristas may not be far behind, although there are miles to go on that one. A Subway will be the meal ticket for some, but not for all. There are plenty of choices to be had, and that's good.
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The Whirlwinds (0-2), who ultimately lost 29-12, never controlled the game, but RJHS head coach Eston Jones said he saw the team beginning to come together.
"That team [Alma] hasn't lost a game for two years," Jones said. "Last week, that team would have beat us 40-0, so there's been some improvement.
"I looked out there and I started seeing them [Whirlwinds] playing football and loving football. That's where it's at. When I start to see them having fun, that's when we start moving the football."
The Junior Airedales (2-0) opened the game with an eight-play, 65-yard scoring drive to eat 4:30 off the first-quarter clock and didn't look back. Alma tacked on the 2-point conversion and by the time Russellville took an offensive snap, it was down 8-0 with very little time left in the first quarter.
Penalties ate the first Eastside posession and when the Junior Airedales took over with just over a minute left in the first, they made the trek to the end zone in just three plays. Alma quarterback Noah Dotson dashed straight up the gut for 42 yards and a touchdown, but missed the ensuing 2-point conversion to make it 14-0 with 7:20 left in the second.
The Whirlwind defense held the Junior Airedales to four plays on the next drive, but Russellville quarterback Michael Mullen was intercepted on the next Eastside play to give Alma another chance at the Russellville 48-yard line.
After a rush to the 15-yard line, a holding penalty against the Junior Airedales saved another Alma touchdown, but on the very next play Dotson broke free and ran the length of the field. Alma got the 2-point conversion this time and with 1:38 left in the first half, the Junior Airedales increased their lead to 22-0.
Brody Hassel returned the ensuing kickoff to the Russellville 43-yard line and Eastside showed skill with effective clock management. The Whirlwinds traveled to the 32-yard line in seven plays with under a minute left on the clock.
Russellville running back Cole Skelton picked up 20 yards in three plays, but the drive came to an abrupt end when a Paul Chiolino fumble was recovered by the the Junior Airedales.
A tearful Chiolino apologized to his teammates after the game.
"We talk about giving it all we got, and I don't think I did that," he said. "I came out in the second half and tried to give my all. That scoreboard doesn't matter up there, unless we win it. I love playing with you guys."
Chiolino called several players out and thanked them for their effort on the field. Eston said it was the first time since he began coaching for Russellville a player chose to address the team after a game.
"I liked it," Eston said. "All I care about, and I've tried to express it to these guys, is I love them and we're hear to learn football. I just want to get better every week and these kids are working hard and learning. You can't find a better group of kids."
Dotson continued to plague the Eastside on the second half. Russellville received the opening kickoff, but after an incomplete pass and a rush for no gain, the Whirlwinds turned the ball over on downs.
Alma proceeded to eat most of the third quarter with a 70-yard drive that ended when Dotson crossed the goal line at the 1:22 mark. The Junior Airedales added the extra-point to make it 29-0.
The Whirlwinds found the means to score on their next possession, mostly on the ground, but a Mullen to Chilolino connection through the air saved the drive on a fourth-and-10 risk on the Alma 22.
Chilolino pulled in the pass and dashed to the 6-yard line to gave Russellville a first-and-goal. Mullen picked up the final six with a sweep to the right. Westside missed the 2-point conversion and settled on a 29-6 score with 5:35 left in the game.
Russellville scored again as time ran out when Mullen hit Frank Diaz to set the final score.
Eastside travels to Dardanelle to take on the Sand Lizards on Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Morrilton 42,
RJHS West 6
MORRILTON — Caleb Stokes scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to get Russellville West back in Thursday night's game, but the host Devil Pups recovered six turnovers and had one player score three touchdowns as Morrilton won 42-6.
The Devil Pups had a 60-yard touchdown run negated because of a penalty, then missed a field goal. But Morrilton's Heidenreic caught a screen pass for the first score, then later returned a kickoff 70 yards for a score and crossed the goal line again on a 10-yard TD toss.
After a period of time to tend to injured Whirlwinds player Dashawn Gove, who was later transported to a local hospital for precautionary measures, Stokes got in the end zone to get RJHS West within 15-6 with 1:09 to go in the second quarter.
But the Devil Pups returned the kickoff and made it 22-6, and after the Whirlwinds fumbled their ensuing kickoff, Morrilton went into the locker room with a 29-6 halftime lead. The Devil Pups scored once in the third quarter and once in the fourth quarter with six minutes to go.
RJHS West (0-2) hosts Clarksville next Thursday.


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text: I09 has the trailer for TWD Season 3 available for view here: http://io9.com/5925966/gaze-upon-the-zombie-insanity-of-the-walking-dead-season-3-trailer One of the things I'm curious about is just how long they are going to be able to keep Carl around. They've managed to minimize the child actor problem in the series by essentially eliminating all of the child characters except him. But he is a MAJOR part of TWD Graphic Novel. Hell, I could see him out living Rick. But really the acts age is starting to show in that clip. Unless there is a major time jump in the series (which would not be unprecedented given that actually ALOT more time had passed in the comics from the initial outbreak to the prison...and they spend a long time at the prison before Woodbury becomes an issue).


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Casting Director: Sande Alessi Casting-Kristan Berona
Shoot/Start Date: July 30th through August 2nd, 2010
Location: Chattanooga, TN
age 25-50. In good shape, willing to get a haircut (short on the sides). MUST either live in or close to Chattanooga.
Caucasian girls, age 9-11 years old. Caucasian boys age 7-15 years old. Must be willing to get a haircut. MUST either live in or close to Chattanooga.
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WFE Extras Casting Call Down South... in Tennessee - For Reals :)
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Well there went my shot. *pout*ReplyDelete
Although, I'm more of a Taylor fan,
one of my best friends is a MAJOR Rob fan. I'll have to let her know(;
@TeJota: It's a shame they didn't call for "Women, ages 16-60. Fingernom, sexhair and jawesome experts a plus. Must have experience faking British accents and squeeing over extended periods"ReplyDelete
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YaaaY!!! I'm so trying to talk my fiance in to going lol. He told me he didn't want to have to try to bail me out of jail, for what I would do to Rob lol. Okay, he's so wrong because I would never attack Rob, I love him too much ;) But I'm not saying I wouldn't faint if I saw him, so he might would have to visit the ER while we're there lol ;)ReplyDelete
- TwiNurse02July 22, 2010 at 3:13 AM
I have just MapQuested it...I can be in Chattanooga in 3 hours and 47 minutes! I'm thinking a road trip is in my near future! Can we say set stalking?!?! SQUEEEEE!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 6:56 PM
This is the greatest news ever! i live right in chatt-town! *squeeliez* i must find out where they're shooting...ReplyDelete
I looked in the paper and they said it was being filmed in an "undisclosed location". Found this at the Chattanooga Times Free Press website. Check it out. http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/jul/24/movie-shooting-city/ReplyDelete


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Thanks for your thoughts Montoya! If I can send you some dried starter via post, lemme know, I'd be happy to help. There isn't anything really "bad" about my pizza. It's actually quite good and people seem to love it. I'm wondering if there isn't a way to make it a little more tender. I've been reading that the sourdough starter might actually make the dough tougher... I need to start doing more experimenting and like you said, get my starter dialed in, down to the gram.
Hey guys, I'm curious to know what I can do to make my dough "better." I came up with my own work flow originally because I was confused on how to work with my starter. I used to do things by weight but then I switched to volume because it's fast and easy. I've played with hydration differences but it really doesn't tend to change the structure of the dough. Any thoughts on what I can do to make a better dough?Thanks!
Not too long ago, I was at a NP place in Calgary and I watched the guy beat the dough like it owed him money - guess what, there was nothing tender about it.
Thanks for the advice, criticism and encouragment guys!Dr. Yeah, you're right and I know you're right, I've just been lazy. I should at least regroup and start measuring to establish a bench mark. Craig, I think my bake times are around two minutes, I haven't timed one. I will. I see around 720 degrees up front, 820 in the back and 950ish on the upper stone. I'm going to follow your suggestion and start experimenting a lot more. I'm going to do some work before, during and after the weekend and will report back. Thanks
Well from an appearance standpoint those pies are looking GREAT!And if you are pleased with the taste aspect then congrats!Now, if you're like the rest of us the real struggle is with consistency from one bake to the next. So GOOD LUCK!John K
Pies look good - crumb structure is nice. It looks like you could pull the dough balls a little tighter when you make them.


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The people over at the Visual Studio Blog have posted an update describing changes to the Visual Studio interface in the soon to come first release candidate.
My reaction:
I really don't get why Microsoft feels the need to change to a monochromatic UI theme in a developer tool just because the next version of Windows has monochromatic tiles and icons. I also don't understand why Microsoft feels compelled to MAKE TEXT ALL CAPS IN AREAS just because the next version of Windows might do that in places.
Visual Studio 2010 or even 2005 icons were sufficient and I didn't hear anyone complain that the run triangle button was green or the terminate square was red. Note the "adjusted the grays within the icons to eliminate any fuzziness or halo effect". Ugh.
Newsflash to Microsoft, software developers don't care about an IDE which matches the newest Windows themes. We want the UI we use at all day to be as clear as possible, neat, organized, to the point, NOT OVERLY LARGE IN PLACES, something which fast feel snappy, is bug free (as possible), and importantly comes with great features.


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More than a third of Americans say they're struggling to pay bills, with some resorting to urgent, same-day payments to stay current, a poll indicates.
The Western Union Payments quarterly Money Mindset Index also found 31 percent of the 3,078 people queried in December said they're waiting longer to pay bills, with 21 percent saying more payments are missing their due dates. Nevertheless, 14 percent said they planned to reward themselves this year with vacations, electronics and dining out.
Thirty-eight percent said paying bills is a struggle but 60 percent said they manage to pay all their bills on time. Fully half of those queried said they are more stressed about meeting their financial obligations and 22 percent said they have trouble managing their spending, had been turned down for credit or loans and were being hounded by collection agencies.
What bill gets put to the bottom of the stack first? Seventeen percent said student loans. Only 5 percent said they do that to life, homeowners or health insurance.
"This is an age-old problem," said David Shapiro, Western Union senior vice president for marketing. "But I think that as we get into a financial crisis, it affects people who have not seen this before. … There are more options now [to get those payments in on time] than in past generations.
"Typically people have a way of prioritizing [their bills]," putting mortgage, auto loans, credit cards, utilities and insurance at the top of the heap, he said.
Generation Y is more likely to pay bills at the last minute, often resorting to an online biller (33 percent), phone call (26 percent) or trip to the biller's office (25 percent), the survey found.
"Generation Y typically has a few more bills [than other households], two more than average," said Cynthia Walliser, director of payments marketing for Western Union Global Consumer Financial Services, who created the survey. "Still they prioritize the same way, [considering] late fees and negative credit consequences."
Walliser said the economy has forced people to become better money managers.
The survey, conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research, had a margin of error of 1.8 percentage points.
Statistics show the average U.S. household is carrying credit card debt of $15,956 with an average annual percentage rate of 12.78 percent (as of November) and a 30-day delinquency rate of 2.83 percent.
The New York Federal Reserve reported last week aggregate consumer debt fell $126 billion to $11.53 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2011, down 1.1 percent from the third quarter. Balances on mortgage and home equity lines of credit fell a combined $146 billion after a mild uptick in the third quarter, with total household delinquency rates resuming their downward trend in the fourth quarter.
The report found $1.12 trillion of consumer debt -- 9.8 percent of outstanding debt -- is delinquent, with $824 billion at least 90 days late.
"While we continue to see improvements in the delinquent balances and delinquency transition rates this quarter, there has been a noticeable decrease in the rate of improvement compared to 2009-10," Andrew Haughwout, vice president and economist at the New York Fed, said in a statement. Still, he said, delinquency rates are much higher than before the economy tanked in 2008.
The Chicago Fed reported recently consumption during the recession fell to its lowest level since World War II and the recovery has been "uncharacteristically weak," taking three full years to return to pre-recession levels, largely because income levels have yet to recover.
"Relative to previous recessions, those with higher levels of income and education are more pessimistic coming out of this recession than their poorer and less-educated counterparts," the Chicago Fed said, adding there is little expectation of real income growth and fears of inflation.
"Since expected income growth is a very important determinant of consumption decisions, the observed drop in expected income has the potential to explain at least part of the observed decline in consumption," the Chicago Fed said.
Shapiro said he thinks the lessons learned during the recession won't soon be forgotten and the whole I-want-it-now-and-will-pay-for-it-later mentality will likely not return for some time.
"While consumer confidence may be up, the actual translation into financial well-being is going take a little longer," he said.
The University of Illinois Flash Index released Thursday indicates the economy is improving, hitting its highest level since November 2008 -- 99.2, remaining below break-even.
"The recovery remains relatively weak, especially in regard to unemployment rates," said J. Fred Giertz, who compiles the index for the U of I's Institute of Government and Public Affairs.


text: Alright. So. WE all know quite well that Voldemort never loved, but he is still human... mostly. And when he was younger, he was in fact fully human. Now, a human 16-15 year old boy, I'm sure would have... erm... urges. And, I think that Tom, being someone who wants to seem in control and powerful, may take pried in a trophy girl. Is it plausible? As well, I can quite imagine said girl being fully aware of this, and merely using Tom as a link to the power he has over people.


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Well, thanks to our unconstitutional and lawless representatives in Denver, we now not only have hunters boycotting Colorado and canceling their hunts, but now tourists are deciding not to come to Colorado to visit. On top of that great news, Magpul, a gun-magazine manufacturer is leaving with 200 jobs and millions of dollars for Colorado.
People in other states are also boycotting Coors now, and who knows what other ramifications of these childish antics by traitors in government will be forthcoming. We simply do not have to comply with unconstitutional laws, so says the U.S. Supreme Court. Our counties can be liberty zones to which we can invite hunters, tourists and businesses to come because we simply will not comply with their idiotic laws, and we will defend the Constitution and peoples rights in our counties, despite even what state government says and what is in their laws. Change begins with the people, so get moving.
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In case you're wondering why I'm experimenting with video, there actually is an ulterior motive, and it's the same one that got me into blogging in the first place: teaching. I'm teaching science at an undergraduate institution, and contrary to many people's expectations, a bachelor's degree does not confer a deep understanding of science, and it can't. Students come out of high school with an ability to read and do basic math (at least the ones we admit to college!), and have wildly varying abilities in writing, analysis, and thinking. I think the undergraduate university's role is more to deepen the student's abilities in those general skills, and also to provide a broad knowledge base in a discipline of their choosing. We're preparing students to go off and do science, if that's what they want to do. I've done my job if my students go to graduate school competent and confident, ready to get to work and explore the natural world. Or if they choose not to follow a science career, they're open to read and think about the world in a scientific way.
So there are a couple of things I do in my upper level lab courses. I take a hands-off approach: I teach students how to use the tools in my lab, give them a general idea of what would be cool to do or see, and turn them loose. If I see a combination of frustration ("I can't get it to work! How do I get it to work?") and play ("What if we do this?"), it's a success. I have them blogging because it's a sneaky way to get them to think about the subject of the class outside of class, and also to get them to blend their interests — which usually aren't identical to mine! — with what I'm teaching.
And then there are presentations. Communicating your work is an important part of doing science, too. I try to get them to do that with the blogging, but also our university promotes a capstone experience, our senior seminars. Before a student can graduate, they have to do a one hour talk on some subject in their discipline, and it's a big deal/ordeal to the students, and also a big deal/ordeal for us faculty in one of the largest majors on campus. Their quality varies all over the place, even though many of my colleagues and I do incorporate requirements for giving in-class presentations in our upper level courses, and we have a preparatory course on writing that includes giving presentations. There's a limitation on doing that in class, though: you've got 20 students, you can't chew up multiple class hours getting them all to do rehearsals and rehearsals under your supervision. We usually get an abstract and a promise and a conversation with them to help explain the data, and then boom, they do their talk to the class. It's one shot and they're done. That's not the way to learn.
So I've had this idea…this is a generation that's comfortable with their camera phones, that whiles away hours on facebook and youtube. What if I tried to combine that with doing presentations? What if, in one of my lab courses, I made the final project to be producing a short youtube video explaining some piece of data that they'd gotten in the lab? Put a micrograph or a chart or a time-lapse video on the screen and explain it with a voice-over, or stand in front of a camera while discussing some fine point of theory, or make a how-to video on how to use the microscope. It's something they could tweak until it looks good, I'd be able to review work in progress fairly easily, and then what they put up for final evaluation might be a little more polished. This would be a useful skill for the future. I'm also rather impressed with how Casey Dunn has his students make creature features.
One catch: to have the students do it, I have to be able to do it. So in my spare time (hah!), I've been tinkering with ideas. I got some clamp lamps to play with lighting, I've got some cheap and simple backdrops to play with, I read Steve Stockman's How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck (which has a lot of damn good basic practical advice), and I've been doing some experimenting, most of which will never see the light of day. I'm learning stuff, which is always fun.
And it's useful stuff, too. For instance, I'm a words and typing sort of guy, so my approach so far has been to write a script and then wrap video and images around it. That doesn't work so well. I'm slowly learning that in this medium you start with video and images and wrap words around them. And that's exactly what we do routinely in a science talk! You've got these chunks of data in the form of images and numbers, and what you do in a presentation is show them and add your verbal explanation on top. Man, I ought to know this stuff already. I just have to adapt.
So this summer you might be seeing more of my unphotogenic face in videos as I clumsily try to get some basic skills in this medium. The payoff, though, is that in a year or so I'll be able to teach my students how to do it better, and then we'll get a fine new crop of video stars who are comfortable explaining science in front of a camera.
But don't worry, you don't have to suffer through my struggles, just don't watch me.


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Pestano activated, feels like part of Tribe again
By Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery / MLB.com
CLEVELAND -- Indians setup man Vinnie Pestano referred to his recent stint on the disabled list as the "longest 10 days of my career."
Pestano was back at Progressive Field on Friday after the Tribe activated him from the 15-day DL. The righty was placed on the disabled list on May 7, retroactive to May 1, with right elbow tendinitis.
"I'm symptom free," Pestano said. "It was brutal watching these guys on TV. It's tough. You kind of almost feel forgotten a little bit when you're not a part of the team."
Pestano takes the spot of left-handed reliever Nick Hagadone, who was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.
Pestano last pitched for the Indians on April 28. In eight games this season, he's compiled a 2.25 ERA and struck out eight while walking four. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Pestano would move right back into his eighth-inning role.
"If there's any rust, we'll let him shake it off," Francona said. "You could throw him in a different inning. His effort level is going to be the same. And he's been doing this long enough now, we'll just throw him right back in."
On Wednesday, Pestano notched a strikeout in a scoreless inning for Class A Lake County.
He was all smiles in his return to Cleveland.
"When you're not contributing to the team, you kind of don't feel like you're doing much for the team," Pestano said. "It'll be nice to go back out there and get outs for us."
Pitching coach Callaway shaping solid rotation
CLEVELAND -- This is the first year that Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway has been tasked with leading and shaping a Major League staff.
Manager Terry Francona is aware of that fact, but said Callaway resembles a much more seasoned instructor.
Asked to talk about the things Callaway does well in working with pitchers, Francona responded, "How much time do you have?"
"Mickey did a great job in the interview, but then more importantly after the interview, all the things that he said, he has completely lived up to," Francona said. "And it's been exciting for me to watch. I'm proud of him."
The manager and the pitching coach didn't have a connection before Francona took over in Cleveland. Callaway has coached at various levels of the Indians' farm system over the previous three seasons. Last year, he was the club's Minor League pitching coordinator.
"I actually didn't know him," Francona said. "He's very well thought of in the organization. There are some people I know out of the organization that knew him that gave him very high marks."
Francona is certainly pleased with the hire. Callaway's rotation, which was supposed to be an area of vulnerability for the Indians, has helped the club into a first-place tie atop the American League Central entering Friday.
The staff ace, Justin Masterson, is 6-2 with a 3.14 ERA over nine starts, a year after he lost 15 games. Zach McAllister, in his first season as a full-time rotation member, is 3-3 with a 2.68 ERA across seven outings.
And then there are the reclamation projects. Three years removed from a 19-win season, Ubaldo Jimenez has seen tough times in Cleveland but been strong in his last four appearances, going 3-0 with a 2.66 ERA. Scott Kazmir, who hasn't been a rotation regular since 2010, is 2-2 with a 3.68 ERA in his last four starts.
Dating back to the second game of an April 28 doubleheader in Kansas City, the rotation has 12 wins and a 3.17 ERA.
"Our starting pitching has kind of got the kinks out now," Tribe slugger Mark Reynolds said. "They're throwing great for us."
Kipnis finding success with shorter swing
CLEVELAND -- A shorter swing has helped Jason Kipnis dig himself out of his early-season slump. Recently, the Indians second baseman has not only been one of the most potent bats in Cleveland's lineup, but also one of the top hitters in baseball.
Kipnis has been an extra-base hit machine of late, entering Friday's game with the Mariners with a dozen such hits over his past 13 games, dating back to May 3. The second baseman's 12 extra-base hits were the most for any hitter in the Major Leagues over that span.
"I started squaring up the ball more," Kipnis said. "When you put the ball in play a lot more and start squaring it up, a lot more things happen. I started driving it to the gaps and down the lines and, when that happens, it leads to extra-base hits when you come out of the box fast."
In Wednesday's road win over the Phillies, Kipnis went 3-for-4 with one home run, two doubles, three RBIs and one walk. In the process, he became the first Indians second baseman to have at least three extra-base hits, three RBIs and a walk in a game since Joe Gordon accomplished the feat in 1949.
Over his past 13 games heading into Friday's action, Kipnis had hit .303 (16-for-53) with a .356 on-base percentage, a .755 slugging percentage and a 1.111 on-base-plus-slugging percentage. His slugging percentage was the third-highest mark in the Majors in that stretch, and his 40 total bases ranked second in baseball (Texas' Mitch Moreland had 43, dating back to May 3).
During that time period, Kipnis compiled five homers, five doubles, two triples, two stolen bases, 16 RBIs and 11 runs scored. It has been a drastic turnaround for Kipnis, who posted a .189/.265/.270/.535 slash line over his first 18 games, during which he had one home run, three doubles and four RBIs.
"We shortened the swing. We cleaned up the swing," Kipnis said. "That's all. Pretty much the big adjustment that we made was just trying to get the whip action back in it and just short to the ball. So, instead of fouling off pitches that I usually put in play, I'm driving it, and the extra bases are coming."
On Friday, Kipnis continued his recent trend, launching a three-run, walk-off home run in the 10th inning to hand the Indians a 6-3 win against the Mariners.
Smoke signals
• Reynolds was in the starting lineup on Friday after experiencing some discomfort in his left elbow during the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against the Phillies. Reynolds hurt his arm while swinging, but reported no lingering issues later in the game or during Thursday's off-day.
"He was fine," Francona said. "He hyperextended it a little bit, and he got a little numbness in his fingers, but once it went away he was fine. I think the day off was good for everybody, but he would've been fine anyway."
• Indians right-hander Brett Myers, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow issue, logged three innings (33 pitches) in his first Minor League rehab appearance on Friday with Double-A Akron. The righty allowed no runs on one hit with one walk. Francona indicated that Myers would make two or three rehab starts before potentially being cleared to rejoin Cleveland's rotation.
• The Indians had a well-deserved off-day on Thursday after grinding through a stretch of 14 games (10-4 record) in 13 days and 20 games (14-6) in 19 days. Beginning with Friday's tilt with the Mariners, the Tribe is slated to embark on a run of 20 games in a row with the next off-day falling on June 6.
• Heading into Friday's action, the Indians ranked fifth in the American League with a .278 average with runners in scoring position and second in the Majors with a .309 mark with RISP and two outs. Cleveland's 21 extra-base hits with RISP and two outs ranked first in the Majors.
Quote to note
"He reminds me of a veteran, good, Major League pitching coach, with the way he goes about his business and the way he interacts with pitchers. His presence. His preparation. I'm thrilled with what he has done and what he is doing and what he will continue to do."
--Indians manager Terry Francona, on first-year pitching coach Mickey Callaway
Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, and follow him on Twitter @MLBastian. Mark Emery is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Daily Archives: March 15, 2012
Giant Bomb to remain editorially independent
Giant Bomb's acquisition by Gamespot parent company CBS Interactive will not result in its closure or a change in editorial direction, founder Jeff Gerstmann has said.
New TERA trailer shows off end game content
TERA claims to be the "true action mmo", so it's about time they started showing off some true action end game content.
Quick Shots - New Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances screens
C&C Tiberium Alliances has just gone into open beta, and now we've got some new screens for you to stare at as well.
Free Operation Raccoon City DLC stars Jill Valentine
Note sure whether Operation Raccoon City's multiplayer squad stylings can ease the Resident Evil ache in your heart? Jill's in it. Sold.
NeoGeo X due for release in the second quarter
An officially licensed handheld sporting 20 classic NeoGeo games will arrive in the west over the next few months.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier video snoops for intel
The latest Believe in Ghosts video for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier once again marries a real historical operation with the kinds of situations you'll encounter in-game.
Modern Warfare 3 Collection 1 launch vid pulls the trigger
Want to know what's in your care package for the Modern Warfare 3 Collection 1 DLC? This video has all the answers and even some AC/DC.
Datura trailer shows atmospheric adventure in action
Get a better look at Plastic's unusual PlayStation Move title through the break.
The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy HD collection is official
After weeks of leaks and rumours, Sony has finally confirmed The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy's existence.
MS: No new Xbox for E3, 2013 launch reported by Bloomberg
All those rumors of the next Xbox being revealed at E3 2012? Microsoft PR says they're just that.
Dungeon Defenders now on Mac, F2P this weekend on Steam
It's already been on PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS and Android, but now Dungeon Defenders is finally available for Mac.
Baldur's Gate gets Enhanced Edition this summer, new content confirmed
The wait is finally over. Baldur's Gate is back, and it's… enhanced!
Layoffs confirmed at IGN and 1UP, IGN Responds
It's always sad to see our fellow members of the press leave their respective outlets, and today is no exception.
Razer launches new e-sports learning platform, "The Razer Academy"
You read that right. Razer is teaming up with the e-sports community to help you learn from the pros.
A standalone Mass Effect FPS almost happened
The Final Hours of Mass Effect 3 just went live but already there are some very interesting stories coming to light about the development of the series' third installment.
Brutality: watch Skyrim update 1.5's new kill cams in action
When you think of Skyrim I'm sure "kill cams" aren't the first thing that come to mind. However, in Bethesda's latest update, that's just what you're gonna get.
New Sleeping Dogs video takes us to Hong Kong
Square's put out a new video of Sleeping Dogs, as you'll see below, showing members of the dev team talking about the inspiration for the Hong Kong crime game. There's a bit in there about a chap getting "chopped" for being rude about the local triads. Not pleasant. It's out later this year for PC, […]
Confirmed: Giant Bomb bought by CBS Interactive
GameSpot parent CBS Interactive has bought popular US site Giant Bomb, its been announced.
Rockstar shows off the visual effects and cinematics of Max Payne 3 in new video
Want to know more about how Rockstar gets the look and feel of Max Payne 3? Look no further.
Keighley launches The Final Hours of Mass Effect 3 for iPad
GTTV host Geoff Keighley's confirmed The Final Hours of Mass Effect 3, announced on Monday, is now available. You can pick it up for £1.99/$2.99 for iPad, with Keighley saying in a tweet PC and Mac versions are coming soon.


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Hi, I'm Frank Smith, and it's great to be a member here. Just bought my 1st BMW, a new '12 R1200RT.
I have been riding for decades but never owned one. Coming off of a Harley touring bike and onto this was like transforming from Cadillac to Porsche. Needless to say, I'm impressed and here to stay.
I dont know what to do with myself now that I dont ride a bike that handles like a drunken camel in a sandstorm when I'm going thru curves. I cant wait to experience tail of the dragon on this great machine.


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Reese, who lives in subsidized housing in Milpitas and uses a free VTA bus pass to get to work, is one of 12 teachers across the country this year to win $10,000 awards from the Children's Creative Learning Centers (CCLC). CCLC is a division of the global-education company Knowledge Universe, which operates 3,000 schools in five countries, including preschools at Stanford University, on the campuses of technology companies like Electronic Arts and Cisco and before- and after-school care at local schools including Nixon Elementary School.
Reese plans to use her prize money to "take a class and get caught up on bills.
"The pay (for preschool teachers) is not always the best, but I enjoy every single day," she said of her job at Children's Creative Learning Center (CCLC) in Downtown Palo Alto, one of 10 CCLC centers on the Midpeninsula.
"I never go to work mad or upset.
"I remember that speech Steve Jobs said at Stanford a few years ago, that you've got to do what you love doing. That just melted me."
Sonya Ramsey, director of the CCLC center where Reese works, said her mailbox was flooded with appreciative emails about Reese when she put out a call for comments in connection with nominating Reese for the award.
"I kind of just wrote up what she does every day," said Ramsey, who said a senior administrator had asked her to nominate Reese for the award after she happened to observe her interacting with children.
"Tra'Shell just makes every person feel special when they walk into her classroom," Ramsey said. "Each individual child is special in their own way and she brings them to the next level."
Reese got interested in child-care work when the oldest of her three children — now 24 and attending Santa Clara University on a volleyball scholarship — was an infant.
"She was at the day care center and they told me she was eating chicken, but I was still nursing and I didn't want her eating chicken. So I decided to be a teacher so I could be around her, see her go through her new phases and her new experiences."
She went back to school to take 12 units of early childhood education at San Jose City College, which opened up a career in teaching that eventually led her to a decade at a Cisco on-site child care center and, three years ago, to the Palo Alto job.
In Palo Alto, she presides over an orderly, sun-filled second-floor classroom that includes a "science corner," a space for dramatic play, a cubby for each child and a space for art.
She writes a "daily snapshot" of each child for parents, documenting milestones. For example, kids play the "finger family song," wiggling their fingers to get the muscles in their hands ready to hold a pencil.
"The thing I like most is just seeing the reaction on the children's faces when you teach them something and they get excited about what you've just taught them," she said.
"You take honor in knowing you were a part of that — and then the love they give you every day."
Reese, who's been teaching about 25 years, sometimes encounters people who say, "Hey, you were my preschool teacher.
"And I say, 'How do you remember that?' because I don't remember very much about my preschool (Headstart in East Palo Alto)."
In many cases it's because of the Power Point picture portfolios for each child that she learned to create while working at the Cisco child-care center. She put them on CDs, and gave them to children when they left.
The $10,000 prize money, she said, will allow her to finally finish her early childhood education credential, perhaps at Mission College near her home. "The first thing I want to do is go take a class," she said. "It seems easy now."
Sometimes Reese drives to work. But most mornings she gets there by taking connecting VTA buses.
If there's time once she gets to downtown Palo Alto, she prepares for the day by taking a walk around the neighborhood of the preschool.
"Literally, when I'm walking into work, kids are getting out of their cars and they cry out, 'Teacher Tra'Shell, Teacher Tra'Shell!'
"I really just love this job," she said.
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Main Range > Mount Kosciuszko / Tar Gan Gil > Climber's Log
Mount Kosciuszko / Tar Gan Gil Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|Top of Australia
Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2004
|Lovely hike with spectacular views.
|Posted Dec 9, 2008 9:34 am
|Nice trip
Date Climbed: May 12, 2004
|A beautiful region of Australia - certainly different from any other I visited while I lived there. I spent a couple of days around Kosciuszko and really enjoyed the area.
|Posted Nov 30, 2008 6:01 pm
|During YFU exchange
Date Climbed: Apr 1, 1987
|Certainly an easy hike, but enjoyable - I was on top of Australia!
|Posted Oct 3, 2008 10:08 am
|Charlotte Pass Road
|Rocked up to the trailhead in the late-afternoon, intending to unroll my swag on the boardwalk to the overview at Charlotte Pass, but I thought before I turned in, I'd take a quick shufti up the path leading toward Kozzie.
Off I tromped into the evening. Very pleasant: nice views overlooking Blue Lake, the Main Range, and the source of the Snowy. Before I knew it, though, I was at Seaman's Hut, and there I figured, "what the heck..." and continued on up to the summit. I was back to the car and most of the way to Jindabyne before it got dark.
The crux of the climb was keeping my mouth shut tightly enough to exclude the flies, which were black in the sky.
|Posted Aug 27, 2008 12:09 am
|Route Climbed: from Charlotte's Pass
Date Climbed: Feb 25, 2008
|Beautiful day and a good walk
Ascent via Old Kosciuszko Road, descent via Main Range Track
|Posted Mar 17, 2008 12:14 am
|.. then the only real route: Hannel's spur
Date Climbed: Feb 19, 2008
|Back again next day to follow the only vertical mile route on the Australian mainland and the only real route on Kozzie: Hannel's spur, a once popular route, but now completely overgrown, with no discernible track!
Bushbashing extraordinaire from 400m to the summit at 2200m in two days, including a night camping at Moiras flats.
Thanks to Lincoln, Mike and Glen for joining 'Kozzie the hard way'..
|Posted Mar 7, 2008 10:08 am
|First the tourist route...
Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2008
|Nice circular trek from Charlottes pass, back via main range trek, with a sidestep to Mt Townsend's summit, total about 25km. Not really a climb, but beautiful area.
|Posted Mar 7, 2008 10:05 am
|From Thredbo Base Area
Date Climbed: May 18, 1991
|Easy hike up from the base area; slightly dismayed to walk along a metal grate.
|Posted Oct 14, 2007 4:09 pm
|A Bit
|Thredbo Ski Lift
Date Climbed: Feb 5, 2001
|Easy hike on a great day.
|Posted Sep 1, 2007 2:03 am
|Charlotte Pass
Date Climbed: Apr 8, 2006
|Sunny and clear morning followed the windy and snowy night. Fresh snow melted as we walked to the Summit. All way to the Summit from Charlott Pass and back took us 3,5 hours.
|Posted May 5, 2006 3:36 pm
|vancouver islander
|Route Climbed: Charlotte Pass/Main Ridge circle, via Blue and Albina Lakes
Date Climbed: Jan 30, 2006
|Pleasant day out from Tar Gan Gil Lodge at Charlotte Pass. Unfortunately, "Blue" Lake wasn't. The crux was the 3km or so of interlocking paving stone down to and up from the Snowy River. Very hard on the knees. Lots of wildflowers and a nasty looking little snake while traversing Carruthers peak to provide diversion. The whole 22km circuit took a gentle 6 hours or so with lots of time out for photos and detours up neighbouring tors etc.
|Posted Jan 31, 2006 6:54 pm
|Jason Halladay
|Route Climbed: Charlotte Pass Date Climbed: 30 December 2005
|Three of us enjoyed a pleasant hike up this gentle peak. Still snow in places that had been heavily corniced. The flies were super annoying but didn't detract too much from the great views.
|Posted Jan 17, 2006 12:07 am
|Route Climbed: From Charlotte's Pass Date Climbed: January 2002
|High winds, cold on top. Those who took the shorter Thredbo route came up in shorts and were freezing! I loved the mountain hut -- spent some time looking through the journal of who had weathered out the storms.
|Posted Nov 6, 2005 4:38 am
|Route Climbed: Summer - normal; Winter - north ridge Date Climbed: Several winter and summer ascents
|The summit and the landscape take a whole new different and enchanting character in winter compared to summer - if you can, get out there in winter on skis (and no crowds).
|Posted Aug 24, 2005 8:57 pm
|Route Climbed: from Thredbo centre Date Climbed: November 2000
|Although it seems to be an easy hike, we experienced some quick changing weather which made it quite a challenge to get to the summit and unfortunately the weather was too bad too have a nice view from the summit.
|Posted Aug 24, 2005 9:22 am
|Route Climbed: Main range track Date Climbed: 10 April 2004
|Failed in Jan 2003 due to bush fires, reaching the lookout only 5km away. I returned with my whole family over easter 2004 to reach the top of the continent.
|Posted Nov 8, 2004 5:59 am
|Route Climbed: various Date Climbed: 1988/89 . 93-2002
|first time in summer in the late 80's. To many times to count in the 90's till 2002 back country snowboarding.
|Posted Oct 16, 2004 6:55 pm
|Route Climbed: Thredbo Date Climbed: January 2003
|I carried our son to the very top of the mountain.
|Posted Apr 5, 2004 4:55 pm
|Route Climbed: Thredbo Date Climbed: January 2003
|Carried by mommy.
|Posted Mar 16, 2004 6:29 pm
|Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: January 2003
|My wife Kimberly carried our 7 month old son Kessler to the summit.
|Posted Aug 21, 2003 1:47 pm


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Clarkson University's Visser Speaks About Drag Reduction at Netherlands Conference
Anyone who has hauled a trailer or who has shared the highway with a large transport truck knows a little about the aerodynamics of moving vehicles, but Clarkson University Associate Professor Kenneth Visser and his students have been studying this topic in detail for over a decade.
He was recently invited to speak at an international symposium and spend a week interacting with researchers at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.
Visser was among presenters from other universities and truck manufacturers and carriers from across Europe participating in the Platform for Aerodynamic Road Transport (PART). About 50 international participants gathered to discuss how new technologies and aerodynamics of heavy-duty vehicles can reduce fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions.
"We've focused on drag reduction, with the main goal of saving fuel," says Visser. "Through our work at Clarkson, we have already found ways to save five to eight percent on fuel consumption of Class 8 vehicles. That's helpful to all of us and it represents billions of dollars of savings for the trucking industry."
The conference also looked at the implications of U.S. emissions regulations, which differ widely from those in Europe, Visser says.
PART, describes itself as a "knowledge platform in which scientists, road transport equipment manufacturers and shippers and carriers work together on a 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in the road transport sector by 2020." PART included conference speakers from Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, DAF Trucks, Volvo, and the major tractor company Scania.
Visser, who also wears the hat of director of Clarkson's Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, shared information on recent activities at Clarkson focused on active flow control to minimize drag on roll-up door configurations. Drag is responsible for 40 percent of fuel consumption at highway speeds, so reducing it means better fuel efficiency and even, more importantly, less pollution.
Studies on tractor-trailer drag reduction conducted at Clarkson's Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering use wind tunnel testing to examine how features like mud flaps, vanes, side wings, and tails, etc. affect drag. In 2000, the first full-scale prototype trailer that was designed to reduce drag showed fuel savings of about eight percent over a 10,000 mile cross-country trip. The annual estimated fuel savings for a typical 120,000 miles traveled per year translates to about 1,500 gallons per truck.
Fuel efficiency is a hot topic with multiple real-world environmental and commercial applications. Accordingly, Visser is an academic adviser for ATDynamics, a company whose trailer aerodynamics technology is reducing the fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions of leading North American trucking fleets by 12 percent. According to its website, TrailerTail technology is projected to reduce fuel consumption over the next five years by as much as the entire U.S. electric vehicle industry.
For more details on what Visser and his students have been working on, see:
NPR Weekend Edition: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/02/135064829/designing-a-fuel-efficient-truck
WWNY TV: http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Dragging-the-Line-119985579.html
PART: http://www.part20.eu/en/symposium/
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
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New Jersey Town Revolts Against Parking Stations That Require Extra Minute of Walking
The residents of Bayonne, New Jersey are unusually fond of their old school parking meters — or so they discovered after city officials installed parking pay stations in lieu of the coin meters in hopes of being able to fit more cars on the street. The problem? The stations require vehicle owners to walk an additional couple of yards in order to pay. This simply will not do:
"The former Parking Authority was interested in seeing whether the pay stations could help provide more parking space while reducing costs," Mayor Mark Smith said in a statement.
"The people made it clear that they did not like having to return to their cars to place receipts in their windows. We decided to listen to the people and return to the former meters."
This wasn't just a handful of angry citizens, either - city officials received a petition with signatures from around 700 disgruntled citizens who really do not appreciate having the government steal a couple extra calories from them every time they go to park their cars.


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text: http://www.latimes.com/entertainmen...r-author-jk-rowlings-20130912,0,3404185.story Warner Bros. and "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling are going to try to catch lightning in a bottle again. The Hollywood movie studio and best-selling writer have unveiled a new agreement to make movies based on Rowling's work. While Harry Potter may be over, the witches and wizards that can be found in Potter's Hogwarts textbook "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," along with the adventures of fictitious author Newt Scamander will live on. "'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but an extension of the wizarding world," Rowling said in a statement. "The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films, but Newt's story will start in New York, 70 years before Harry's gets underway." Rowling will write the screenplay for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," which Warner Bros. said would be the first movie of a new franchise. Not shocking at all although I expected the next Harry Potter venture to be in book form and then go to movies although I suppose that could happen eventually with something that takes place after Deadly Hollows. I have to admit though I really like the idea of 70 years prior since that puts us right smack into WWII. We know Hitler had the Nazi's going for supernatural artifacts and experiments so it would be pretty easy to have them get involved into this at some point.


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Why did Isles fail to make playoffs?
If you select other please respond here and tell us why and I will add it to the final votes.
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Simply not good enough
Early schedule a factor
Not enough scoring depth
Poor decisons by coach
Poor decisions by gm
Over three hundred man games lost to injury
Isles worked in kids so they have quietly progressed
Second half schedule too much
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there's no doubt in my mind if they'd stayed healthy (Campoli, Sutton, Witt) they'd have been able to hand in and make it.ReplyDelete
Hang in longer? Perhaps.ReplyDelete
But this season should have been over when they scored two goals or less in fourteen games going into December. Even when they were healthy they were the lowest scoring club in the league with only eleven first period goals around mid December.
Teams like that sooner or later fail when they have that kind of weakness. So many players simply did not pull their offensive weight on every level.
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Because of the nonspecific nature of these symptoms, they are often not recognized as signs of HIV infection. Even if patients go to their doctors or a hospital, they will often be misdiagnosed as having one of the more common infectious diseases with the same symptoms. As a consequence, these primary symptoms are not used to diagnose HIV infection, as they do not develop in all cases and because many are caused by other more common diseases. However, recognizing the syndrome can be important because the patient is much more infectious during this period. 1 Std Test nearest Diablo California.
A strong immune defense reduces the number of viral particles in the blood stream, marking the start of secondary or chronic HIV infection. The secondary stage of HIV infection can vary between two weeks and 20 years. During this phase of infection, HIV is active within lymph nodes , which typically become persistently swollen, in response to large amounts of virus that become trapped in the follicular dendritic cells (FDC) network. 7 The surrounding tissues that are rich in CD4+ T cells may also become infected, and viral particles accumulate both in infected cells and as free virus. Individuals who are in this phase are still infectious. During this time, CD4+ CD45RO+ T cells carry most of the proviral load. 8 A small percentage of HIV-1 infected individuals retain high levels of CD4+ T-cells without antiretroviral therapy. However, most have detectable viral load and will eventually progress to AIDS without treatment. These individuals are classified as HIV controllers or long-term nonprogressors (LTNP). People who maintain CD4+ T cell counts and also have low or clinically undetectable viral load without anti-retroviral treatment are known as elite controllers or elite suppressors (ES). 9 10
People with AIDS also have an increased risk of developing various cancers such as Kaposi's sarcoma , cervical cancer and cancers of the immune system known as lymphomas Additionally, people with AIDS often have systemic symptoms of infection like fevers, sweats (particularly at night), swollen glands, chills, weakness, and weight loss 12 13 The specific opportunistic infections that AIDS patients develop depend in part on the prevalence of these infections in the geographic area in which the patient lives.
Tuberculosis (TB) is unique among infections associated with HIV because it is transmissible to immunocompetent people via the respiratory route, and is not easily treatable once identified. 16 Multidrug resistance is a serious problem. Tuberculosis with HIV co-infection (TB/HIV) is a major world health problem according to the World Health Organization : in 2007, 456,000 deaths among incident TB cases were HIV-positive, a third of all TB deaths and nearly a quarter of the estimated 2 million HIV deaths in that year. 17 Even though its incidence has declined because of the use of directly observed therapy and other improved practices in Western countries, this is not the case in developing countries where HIV is most prevalent. In early-stage HIV infection (CD4 count >300 cells per µL), TB typically presents as a pulmonary disease. In advanced HIV infection, TB often presents atypically with extrapulmonary (systemic) disease a common feature. Symptoms are usually constitutional and are not localized to one particular site, often affecting bone marrow , bone , urinary and gastrointestinal tracts , liver , regional lymph nodes , and the central nervous system 18
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii; it usually infects the brain, causing toxoplasma encephalitis , but it can also infect and cause disease in the eyes and lungs. 23 Cryptococcal meningitis is an infection of the meninx (the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord ) by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans It can cause fevers, headache, fatigue , nausea , and vomiting. Diablo, California Std Test. Patients may also develop seizures and confusion; left untreated, it can be lethal.
Prevalence is 10-20% in Western countries 26 but only 1-2% of HIV infections in India. 27 28 This difference is possibly due to the HIV subtype in India. AIDS related mania is sometimes seen in patients with advanced HIV illness; it presents with more irritability and cognitive impairment and less euphoria than a manic episode associated with true bipolar disorder Unlike the latter condition, it may have a more chronic course. This syndrome is less frequently seen with the advent of multi-drug therapy.
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is the most common tumor in HIV-infected patients. The appearance of this tumor in young homosexual men in 1981 was one of the first signals of the AIDS epidemic. Caused by a gammaherpes virus called Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV), it often appears as purplish nodules on the skin, but can affect other organs, especially the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and lungs. Std Test near Diablo, United States. High-grade B cell lymphomas such as Burkitt's lymphoma , Burkitt's-like lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and primary central nervous system lymphoma present more often in HIV-infected patients. These particular cancers often foreshadow a poor prognosis. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or KSHV cause many of these lymphomas. In HIV-infected patients, lymphoma often arises in extranodal sites such as the gastrointestinal tract. 31 When they occur in an HIV-infected patient, KS and aggressive B cell lymphomas confer a diagnosis of AIDS.
In addition to the AIDS-defining tumors listed above, HIV-infected patients are at increased risk of certain other tumors, notably Hodgkin's disease , anal and rectal carcinomas , hepatocellular carcinomas , head and neck cancers , and lung cancer. Some of these are causes by viruses, such as Hodgkin's disease (EBV), anal/rectal cancers (HPV), head and neck cancers (HPV), and hepatocellular carcinoma ( hepatitis B or C ). Other contributing factors include exposure to carcinogens (cigarette smoke for lung cancer), or living for years with subtle immune defects. Std Test near me Diablo California.
Due to the close proximity between the genitals and the urinary tract in women, there is a chance that the Chlamydia infection may get into the urethra or bladder. This will sometimes cause symptoms that include pain when peeing and lower abdominal pain. This does not necessarily mean that the infection is caused by Chlamydia, however. Bladder infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are relatively common in women and can be caused by a range of different bacteria. The only way to be sure is to get a test.
Both vaginal and urinary tract infection with Chlamydia can lead to lower abdominal pain. A bladder infection can cause inflammation that causes aching and discomfort that can be accompanied by pain on passing urine. If left undiagnosed and untreated, Chlamydia in the vagina, cervix and uterus can develop into Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, which can cause significant abdominal pain. Any kind of lower abdominal pain that persists should be checked out with the doctor to rule out anything serious and get appropriate treatment.
For men, the physical signs of Chlamydia are often centred on the penis. As the route through which both urine and semen leaves the body, it is often the main place where symptoms of the infection show up. As with women, tell-tale signs can include pain when urinating and an ache in the lower part of the abdomen. There may also be a discharge from the tip of the penis that, like the vaginal discharge in women, is slightly cloudy or milky. Whereas women are quite used to discharge from the vagina, discharge from the penis is quite unusual and is usually an indicator that something isn't right.
There is a strong chance that Chlamydia can be passed on between partners of any gender through oral sex (11 Chlamydia from oral) as the Chlamydia bacteria can colonise and live in the throat. From the throat, the bacteria can cause a number of problems including throat infections, sinus infections and eye infections. One sign that the infections may be caused by Chlamydia is if they don't clear up with the usual treatments of antibiotics or eye drops. Persistent eye infections are a particular sign as Chlamydial conjunctivitis is particularly difficult to treat if the type of bacteria hasn't been identified. If you are having recurrent infections in your eyes and regular eye drops such as chloramphenicol don't clear them up, it would make sense to be tested.
Another strong sign that you may have the infection is if a current or past partner has been tested and diagnosed with Chlamydia. One of the reasons why partner notification is such a core part of the work of sexual health and genitourinary medicine clinics is because of the high likelihood of infection of other partners following diagnosis. If you've recently had sex with someone who's tested positive for Chlamydia, the chances are you will be prescribed medication for the infection even before your test results are returned. The sooner Chlamydia is treated, the better the outcome is likely to be so makes sense to start treatment as early as you can.
There are physical signs that you may have contracted the Chlamydia infection. These can however mean that you've been carrying the bacteria for some time as the symptoms (3 Symptoms of Chlamydia) often don't develop for weeks, months or even years after being exposed to the infection. If you notice any of these it's important to be tested as soon as possible to make sure that you're safe. The other signs of potential infection are engaging in unprotected sex or finding that your partner or previous partner has tested positive for Chlamydia. Particularly in the latter case, starting on antibiotics before your test results are even back from the laboratory can help protect you from the damaging effects of an advanced Chlamydia infection.
According to Planned Parenthood , one in 10 men with the disease is unaware of the infection. Although that may not sound like much, it may actually be tens of thousands of men; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released last year's skyrocketing statistics on STDs , which included 400,000 gonorrhea cases. And even with those who have symptoms, Planned Parenthood says, they may be mild and might only appear in the morning. That's why many people do not realize they have an infection."
When they do show up, male symptoms of gonorrhea include a white, yellow or green pus-like discharge from the penis, a burning feeling while urinating and, less commonly, painful or swollen testicles, according to the CDC But gonorrhea isn't just spread through vaginal intercourse — it's also passed during anal or oral sex, which can result in a rectal or oral infection. With the rectum, the CDC says, the symptoms, which may also be hidden, include discharge, itch, bleeding, soreness and painful bowel movements. Oral infections have no symptoms in 90 percent of cases, Planned Parenthood estimates, but can show up as itchiness or soreness in the throat and trouble swallowing.
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Genital herpes can be caused by either the HSV-1 or HSV-2 virus, and is identified by herpes blisters in the genital or anal area. It is transmitted sexually through genital to genital or oral to genital contact. There may be one blister or a cluster of sores that are filled with a clear or reddish fluid. These blisters soon open up and seep liquid or blood, and eventually crust over and heal. Initial herpes outbreaks are often accompanied by flu-like symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, headaches or even aseptic meningitis. Std test nearest Diablo California.
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8 days after the encounter, I found a single bump on the shaft of my penis (right about where the condom would have ended). So I went to my doctor, and he said it did not look like herpes but more like an irritation from shaving. 4 days after noticing the bump, it has shrunk and looks like it's going away. The skin over the bump seems to be a little dry and has 'peeled away', leaving a very subtle ring of dry skin around the bump (kind of like a pimple). It hasn't become a blister, and I haven't noticed any clustering or any other sores.
First of all, indeed the vast majority of persons who acquire herpes do have lesions which appear within 10days to two weeks following exposure to infection. These lesions are however all too discounted or attributed to other causes ("chaffing, bug bites, folliculitis, etc" ) by the persons who experience them because they expect the symptoms of genital herpes to be very severe. As a result of persons misidentifying their GH lesions as something else, 80% of persons with herpes do not know the have it (this is different than "do not show symptoms").
As I told you before the bump you described does not sound like HSV to me, nor did it appear that way to your doctor. Could t have been? - sure. Was it likely to have been? - no!. If you want to get a type specific blood test to see if you have herpes you might do that. With tests such as the HerpeSelect, about 75% of persons with first episodes of herpes will have positive tests at 6 weeks and 95% by 6 months. The final 5% become positive more slowly but exactly how slowly is unknown. To be honest, I hesitate to recommend that you get a blood test because these tests do sometimes yield false positive results and I worry about fueling your anxiety more than it already has been.
Chlamydia trachomatis was cultured from 148 patients, 79 receiving azithromycin and 69 receiving doxycycline. Six patients receiving azithromycin had positive cultures on follow-up, four were known to have had sexual intercourse with infected partners. Fifty-one patients had gonorrhea; 28 were treated with azithromycin and 23 with doxycycline. Neisseria gonorrhoeae was eradicated from all patients except one receiving azithromycin. He denied sexual exposure during follow-up. Sixty patients were infected with Ureaplasma urealyticum, 35 were treated with azithromycin and 25 with doxycycline. Five patients in each group had positive cultures on follow up. Three patients receiving azithromycin and two receiving doxycycline were known to have had sexual exposure during follow-up.
El herpes genital es una enfermedad de transmisión sexual causada por el virus herpes simplex. Std test near me CA. California Std Test. Se estima que al menos uno de cada cinco adultos esté infectado con el virus, no obstante no presentan síntomas y no saben que tienen el virus. Los individuos que tienen herpes genital deben conversar con su compañero sexual, usar preservativo y tomar otras medidas preventivas para evitar la transmisión. El herpes genital puede ser transmitido incluso cuando no hay úlceras burbujas visibles. En este texto vamos a abordar los siguientes puntos sobre el herpes genital:
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Wall Street ends flat ahead of payrolls; S&P index at record
US stocks ended one of their flattest sessions in years today as a positive read on private sector employment wasn't enough to interest buyers ahead of the highly anticipated June payrolls report.
Trade was quiet, with volume low and the S&P's intra-day range a mere 0.2 percent, the narrowest since 1993, according to research firm MKM Partners. Nonetheless, the miniscule gains on the Dow and S&P 500 allowed the indexes to end at record highs.
The Dow ended 0.2 percent below 17,000, moving within 15 points of that milestone at its session high, while the S&P 500 was less than 1.5 percent under its own landmark of 2,000. Both levels could serve as psychological barriers as the market trades at record highs.
US private employers hired 281,000 workers in June, far exceeding expectations for 200,000, data from payrolls processor ADP showed. The number bodes well for the government payroll data due before the market opens on Thursday. A gain of about 212,000 jobs is expected in that report, down from May's 217,000.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 20.17 points or 0.12 percent, to 16,976.24, the S&P 500 gained 1.3 points or 0.07 percent, to 1,974.62 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.92 points or 0.02 percent, to 4,457.73.
The S&P utilities sector suffered its biggest one-day decline since May and was by far the worst performer among the ten industry sectors. The group fell 2 percent as traders bet the labor data indicated a stronger economy and the potential for higher interest rates. Utilities, because of their typically steep dividend yields, are a market favorite in a low interest rate environment.
Constellation Brands was one of the S&P 500's biggest percentage gainers, up 2.3 percent to $90.45 after reporting earnings beat expectations.
JPMorgan Chase fell 1 percent to $56.97 after Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said he had been diagnosed with early stage throat cancer but would remain actively involved in the largest US bank's business while in treatment.
About 61 percent of stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange closed lower while 53 percent of Nasdaq-listed stocks ended in negative territory. About 4.79 billion shares traded on all US platforms, according to BATS exchange data, well below the month-to-date average of 6.15 billion.
But shares in Orange, Bouygues, Iliad and Numericable tumbled 2.0-3.5 percent after Orange said it was dropping the idea of joining in the consolidation of France's telecoms market.
The stocks had rallied in recent months, boosted by expectation of a wave of mergers after a heated battle for the takeover of Vivendi's SFR mobile division, snatched by Numericable.
The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares ended 0.2 percent higher, at 1,385.09 points, adding to a 0.9 percent rise yesterday.
The FTSEurofirst 300 has gained about 9 percent since mid-March, lifted by fresh European Central Bank stimulus measures as well as expectations that global growth is picking up.