text:
Latest Photo
Belan Waali Bahu: This is what happened in the first episode.
Which of these leading men is your heartthrob?
Rom-Com performance for the finale night.
Hina, Luv and Priyank perform together.
Latest News
COLORS' Rising Star 2 Democratizes Reality Singing; Aims To Break Barriers
Lesser known facts about Arjun Bijlani!
Rising Star 2: Bollywood happy songs that can uplift your mood within seconds!
Ravi Dubey and Parth Dhamija to host Rising Star season 2.
March 14th, 2014
Bigg Boss 11: Vikas rules as a dictator even tonight! Click for pictures.
Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung: A face-off between Delnaz Irani & Puja Banerjee will be full of tadka this weekend!
January 16th, 2018
January 15th, 2018
January 14th, 2018
January 12th, 2018
You Might Also Like
Dine with Colors Season 2
Laado - Veerpur Ki Mardaani
Entertainment Ki Raat
Tu Aashiqui
Ishq Mein Marjawan
Connect with


text:
Pacific Limo & Car Service
Pacific is waiting for you. Explore in style.
Limos.com is the largest and most trusted source for limousine rentals and private car service for hire in Pacific, MO. Find the perfect ride to get around Pacific in style and comfort: from luxury sedans, classic town cars and stretch limousines to mini buses, vans, and hummer limos.
Booking a limo or private car service is a convenient option for all your transportation needs in Pacific. Whether you need a party bus to celebrate a birthday or wedding, or an executive black car for Pacific airport transfers, Limos.com will help you to find the best vehicle to fit your needs. Hiring chauffeured transportation and limousine service in Pacific allows you to avoid the hassle of parking and confusing directions. Our courteous drivers will pick you up on time and drive you to any location in Pacific. You can specify pick up and drop off locations, or hire car or limo service by the hour.
We have a network of trusted ground transportation operators worldwide, including Pacific, MO. Our Pacific car and limo service providers offer the best rides to meet your needs and budget. Enter the details for your trip and click "GO" to compare Pacific limo and car service prices, vehicles, and customer reviews. Then simply select the best ride for you, and complete your online reservation. Whether you need limousine service for a solo business trip, anniversary dinner for two, group outing, corporate event, or sightseeing tour in Pacific - we have vehicles to accommodate any number of passengers. Enjoy your Pacific adventure with Limos.com ground transportation services!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Donor organ fraud 'shatters' Germans
BERLIN: German medical authorities are calling for an extensive overhaul of the country's organ transplant program after transplant centres were put under criminal investigation over allegations they had systematically manipulated donor waiting lists.
Scores of patients are believed to have been given priority access to donor organs after doctors falsified the severity of their illnesses to ensure they received treatment before other patients in Europe.
The revelations have led to accusations of widespread corruption and dishonesty in the system, and shattered public trust. Since the scandal emerged last year with a handful of cases that initially were believed to be isolated, the number of Germans willing to donate organs has plummeted.
Post-death donations have dropped by between 20 per cent and 40 per cent, according to the German Foundation for Organ Transplantation , which said the public's faith had been ''massively shaken''.
Investigations have found that, in at least four clinics, patient data was distorted or falsified to improve these patients' chances of getting an organ. At least 107 cases of obvious manipulation have come to light so far.
At one clinic in Munich, in southern Germany, doctors were accused of ''active manipulation'' of data after investigators discovered cases in which patients' blood samples were mixed with urine to make them appear sicker than they were. Urine in the blood is an indication that internal organs are no longer functioning properly.
In two cases, blood samples were submitted from people who had never even been patients at the clinic.
Clinics have come under investigation in Gottingen, Regensburg, Munich and Leipzig. All of them are university teaching hospitals with excellent reputations.
Experts blame the growing competition between clinics, which increasingly are coming under pressure to boost revenue. The worldwide shortage of organ donors exacerbates the problem.
Senior doctors and transplant surgeons across the four clinics have been suspended pending further investigations.
''There are too many transplant centres in Germany and too few organs,'' the head of Germany's foundation for patient protection, Eugen Brysch, said.
A doctor in Gottingen is reported to have had written into his contract that he would receive bonus payments for every liver he was able to transplant. This system of rewards already is deeply criticised by Germany's medical authorities.
In other cases, doctors are believed to have come under pressure to help increase the prestige of the institutions where they worked. The more successful transplants a hospital carries out, the more its reputation is boosted and the more funding it is likely to receive.
At Leipzig's University Clinic, surgeons are accused of blocking the investigation by Germany's General Medical Council after claiming to have mislaid patients' notes, including details of who was receiving dialysis treatment.
The documents finally came to light this month, allegedly revealing a similar pattern of data manipulation.
The medical council has identified at least 38 cases of manipulation in Leipzig, allegedly involving distorted applications to Eurotransplant, the European organ transplant centre in Leiden, the Netherlands.
Guardian News & Media
Get the Morning Edition
Sign up for our daily wrap of the news you need to start your day.


text:
Outdoor Soccer
Divisions: Men's A, Men's B, Co-Ed A, Co-Ed B, Women's
Outdoor Soccer Rules
Team Entry Forms are due by Friday, February 14th, 2014 @ 5:00pm in Student Services Building #105. All team players must sign up on imleagues.com by the first night of games.
Pre-League Meeting: Wednesday, February 19th @ 8:30pm in Gym 100.
How to Sign Up Your Team?
STEP 1: Team Captains should print out a Team Entry Form and complete all required information.
STEP 2: Before the final due date turn in your Team Entry Form to SSB #105 by 5pm. Spots fill quickly on a first come, first serve basis. A Wait List will begin once a league is full.
STEP 3: Receive a date and time confirmation on your Team Entry Form to verify it has been submitted.
STEP 4: Go to imleagues.com to create your account and invite your teammates to join your team. All team members must be signed up and added to your team on the imleagues.com site prior to playing in his/her first game.
STEP 5: All Team Captain's must attend the mandatory Pre-League Meeting for your sport to receive rules, policies, and to confirm your team's entry into the league. Any team NOT represented at the meeting and NOT registered on imleagues.com will be dropped from the league and replaced by a team on the wait list.
(The PDF on this page has accessibility barriers. If you need help to read the information or fill out the form, please contact Campus Recreation at email@example.com.)


text:
COURSE: 23-473 International Accounting Internship (3)
This internship is designed to provide students with controlled on-the-job experience with participating businesses, industries and governmental organizations. Students may be eligible for an internship with their current position if it has an international emphasis and is approved by the Internship Coordinator. A limited number of internships/jobs are also available through the internship coordinator. Prerequisite: Accountancy major, Senior status, 3.00 GPA and consent of the internship coordinator and the director of the International Business program. Offered: Every semester


text:
Enter code: WELCOME at checkout for 10% off first order.
Close Latest item added to the bag
You have no items in your shopping bag.
Magento Blog extension by aheadWorks
Please login with your email address and password.
Please note: if you registered to the site prior to April 17th, 2012, click here to reset your password.
Welcome to Soludos.com where the sun is always shining.
Sign up to receive 10% off your first order
(and fun emails, our travel diaries
and exclusive discounts).
Use code: WELCOMEfor 10% off your first order.


text:
A Fontana man was charged with two counts of workers' compensation fraud and four counts of attempted perjury earlier this week.
Jose Cortez, 54, was arrested at his home Monday and booked at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, according to a press release from the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Tuesday at San Bernardino Superior Court.
Prosecutors allege Cortez "misrepresented the extent of his injuries and received more compensation than he was entitled to," according to the news release. If convicted Cortez could be sentenced to eight years in County Prison.
In Oct. 2010, Cortez, a gardener, was injured at work. A large tree branch fell on him and he was taken to a local hospital where he was treated under workers' compensation and released with minor work restrictions.
The next year, private insurance investigators received a tip regarding Cortez and conducted video surveillance between April and September 2011.
During the surveillance, investigators saw Cortez performing his normal duties as a gardener "with no obvious signs of pain or discomfort; however, Cortez was still collecting insurance benefits after reporting that he could not perform his work-related duties," according to the news release.
Citizens can report suspected workers compensation fraud to the San Bernardino County District Attorney's, Workers' Compensation Fraud Prosecution Unit at 909-387-8309 or email@example.com.


text:
in February at the Mobile World Congress, Intel and Nokia
announced that they were merging
their Moblin (Intel) and Maemo (Nokia) Linux distributions into
a single distribution dubbed MeeGo. MeeGo was intended both to
be an ideal graphics-rich OS for smartphones, most of which run ARM
processors. It would also be an optimized OS for netbooks/tablets
that sport Intel's Atom (x86) mobile processor, which Windows 7 only
weakly supports according
to Intel.Now Intel and Nokia, along with the University
of Oulu, have announced that
they're opening a joint lab dubbed "the Intel and Nokia Joint
Innovation Center" in Oulu, a city in central Finland.
Finland is Nokia's home country.One of the lab's top
priorities will be to develop new open source 3-D Linux skins and
interfaces. The goal here is to allow the user to employ "real
world" gestures to accomplish meaningful tasks. While that
objective may seem a little nebulous, you can look to recent
Google acquisition BumpTop for an example of how gestures
and a 3-D OS skin can improve the user experience. MeeGo's
experimental extensions will likely follow a similar path.Rich
Green, Senior vice president and chief technical officer, Nokia
comments, "3-D technology could change the way we use our mobile
devices and make our experiences with them much more immersive.
"Our new joint laboratory with Intel draws on the Oulu research
community's 3-D interface expertise, and over time will lay down
some important foundations for future mobile experiences."Another
exciting possibility that the pair hopes to pursue at the lab is to
try to develop holographic video calling technology. Nokia's
N900 smartphone, released in November 2009, supports traditional
video calling. Apple has since released the iPhone
4 and HTC has released the EVO
4G which are both capable of video calling.Holograms were
invented in 1947 by Hungarian-British physicist Dennis Gabor who
later received a Nobel Prize in Physics for the work. Holograms
are an optical illusion that allows a 2D image to appear to project a
3D form out of a surface. Holographic calling could literally
add a new dimension to faces and other features in video calls or
multimedia texts.Currently only one smartphone -- the N900 --
is officially supported by MeeGo. The N900, which traditionally
runs on Nokia's previous OS, Maemo 5, is compatible with MeeGo 1.0
and 1.1. A number of netbook devices including the ASUS
Eee PC, HP Mini, Dell Mini10, MSI U100, and Acer
Aspire One can all run MeeGo 1.01, which is the latest
non-touch release (1.1's updates are primarily for handhelds).Nokia
and Intel are currently cooking up MeeGo 1.2, which will likely be
rolled out to more handsets. Leaked video shows the OS running
on Nokia's upcoming N9 smartphone, the company's super-powered
successor to the N900. Linux fans can also try out the MeeGo
distro for their netbooks here.


text:
Headshaking in Horses
- Aug 1, 2000
- Topics:
Your favorite horse is tacked up and ready for your daily ride. You mount up, and as soon as you begin warming up in your outdoor ring, he starts tossing his head and sneezing. The sneezing eventually stops, but every time you try to begin work, he tosses his head. You get off and apply more fly spray, thinking its just the annoying gnats and flies that are beginning to emerge, but the head tossing continues. You check your bridle and make sure the bit is in the correct place and not too tight--everything looks OK. The next day, you change bits. It must be your horse just doesn't like the taste of the new snaffle. Then your ride is the same--if not worse--than yesterday. Almost constant head tossing makes it impossible to train your horse effectively. Weeks go by, and some days are better than others, but you wonder what in the world is going on, and how am I ever going to get this horse into a dressage arena?
This is a headshaker--welcome to their world. What is headshaking and what compels horses to toss their heads over and over? And what can be done to stop it? For answers to these questions and more, read on.
What Is Headshaking?
Horses shaking their heads might not seem like a big problem. Horses shake their heads all the time, usually while outside in the paddock or in their stalls in an attempt to avoid insects that pester their face and muzzle. So what's the big deal? Headshaking, however, is different. It takes on a whole new meaning when this behavior is performed frequently, if not constantly, while the horse is being ridden, and nothing about this behavior is normal. Headshaking is the act of the horse flipping its nose into the air, sometimes even shaking its head from side to side. This type of headshaking, the pathologic manifestation, also often involves rubbing the muzzle and sneezing. Not only is this behavior irritating and uncontrollable, but can seriously hamper the ability of the horse to perform in many disciplines. Some horses even become dangerous as their headshaking takes on an obsessive and violent form. These horses might appear as if a bee has flown up their nose.
What Causes Headshaking?
Although this disorder has been reported to occur in horses for decades, one exact etiology has never been elucidated. If you own a headshaker, don't despair, we know there are several factors that can cause horses to shake their heads, and there is a list of differential diagnoses that should be investigated before you give up on your headshaker.
Until recently, many people gave up on their headshaking horses. There did not seem to be anything that stopped the behavior, making it impossible to enjoy riding that horse. For many years, people surmised that headshaking was purely a rider or training problem, not a medical disorder. Some people believed that the headshaking was caused by ill-fitting tack (the bit or bridle) or a rider with heavy or bad hands jabbing the horse in the mouth. Still others believed it was purely a training problem of a learned behavior--that the horse learned that if it shook its head, the rider would soon dismount.
As veterinarians began realizing that this was a medical problem, one early theory was allergies or irritation by pollen or dirt inhaled in the nose, tickling the horse's sensitive nostrils and causing the horse to toss his head and/or sneeze. Treatments included placing panty hose or some type of filter over the horse's nose in an attempt to filter out allergens and/or small dust particles. This actually helped some horses. Although this was a fine treatment at home, pantyhose on your horse's head in the show ring usually doesn't result in ribbons.
Another theory tested was that tingling or some other odd sensation within the inside of the nostrils resulted in the headshaking. The tingling was thought to be due to inhaled particles, allergies, or some other unknown factor resulting in a sensation that caused the horse to shake his head. The infraorbital nerve was blocked with a local anesthetic (just like nerve blocks performed on a horse's leg to diagnose lameness). The infraorbital nerve is present beginning at the infraorbital foramen (about half-way down the nose), and when this area is blocked, it desensitizes the inside of both nostrils. The horses then were exercised outside--if the headshaking was greatly decreased or stopped, then they were considered a candidate for an infraorbital neurectomy. This surgery transected the infraorbital nerve, which resulted in a lack of sensation on the inside of both nostrils, and for some horses it gave relief to the headshaking. Other horses were not as fortunate, and the surgery was not successful. This procedure is not performed very often these days since a newer medical treatment has proven more successful.
What To Do
If you own or care for a headshaker and the behavior persists despite fly control and properly fitted tack, you should contact your veterinarian. A thorough physical examination should be performed and the horse ridden so your veterinarian can observe the headshaking behavior. Questions you should be prepared to answer include: When does the behavior occur most frequently--while the horse is inside or outside? Is the headshaking better or worse on an overcast day or in an indoor riding ring? When did the behavior begin? If the headshaking is chronic, did the behavior resolve over the wintertime? In other words, does this seem to be a seasonal problem?
Based on the answers to these and other questions, your veterinarian will formulate a plan to determine the cause of the headshaking. Causes for headshaking include ear mites, ocular problems, fungal infection of the guttural pouch, middle ear infections, nasal and/or dental problems, and a disorder called photic headshaking.
Your veterinarian will go through the list of potential causes and determine which is most likely causing your horse to shake his head. Several procedures, such as radiographs of the head, endoscopy of the upper airway, an ophthalmic examination, or an oral examination, might be needed in addition to a good physical examination. Unfortunately, even if one of the above-mentioned problems is found, treatment for the disorder might not stop the headshaking.
Many veterinarians believe that horses with seasonal headshaking, or horses in which the headshaking becomes worse in direct sunlight, shake their heads for the same reason some people sneeze when in direct sunlight (called the photic sneeze). These horses are called photic headshakers, which means that direct sunlight causes the headshaking.
What Is Photic Headshaking?
John Madigan, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, from the University of California, Davis, has done a great deal of research on photic headshaking in horses and has reported on these horses in several articles. Madigan and fellow researchers believe that horses shake their heads from the bright light due to an abnormal stimulation of some of the branches of the trigeminal nerve, which provides sensation to the face and muzzle. The light stimulation of the eye causes an abnormal stimulation of some of the nerves of the face and muzzle and results in actual tingling or even pain sensation in some horses, which causes them to violently shake and rub their heads.
The reason that these horses have facial pain resulting from direct sunlight is still unknown. One theory is that a previous facial injury has resulted in abnormal nerve transmission. For these photic headshaking horses, avoiding bright light, keeping them in dark stalls, even riding at night eliminates this behavior completely. Other horses are helped by using eye protection (sunglasses) during bright light.
What Can You Do?
So, you have a headshaker, and he does get better in indirect or dim light; riding him at night in an indoor ring does eliminate the behavior, but you can't ride in the dark forever. For these photic headshakers, there is a treatment that might help. At the 1997 convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Madigan reported on the results of a pharmaceutical treatment for headshakers.
A drug called Cyproheptadine, which is a histamine and serotonin blocking agent, was administered to a group of 25 headshakers. This drug resulted in moderate to great improvement in 76% of the horses. Al-though it is unknown exactly how the drug worked to decrease the headshaking, it was thought that the drug mediated sensation in the affected facial and muzzle nerve branches, therefore decreasing the headshaking. If the name of this drug seems familiar, Cyproheptadine also is used to treat horses and ponies with Cushing's disease.
If this drug does work for a headshaker, however, the duration of treatment is variable. Some horses will need to be administered the drug indefinitely, while others will need only seasonal treatment. Furthermore, some horses will need to be protected from the sunlight in addition to being medicated. In any case, working closely with your veterinarian will help you to find the best treatment regimen to help your horse.
Headshaking in horses can be a very frustrating problem for owner and veterinarian. But with the Cyproheptadine treatment, more and more horses and their riders are able to overcome this often career ending problem.
Madigan, John E. Evaluation and Treatment of Headshaking Syndrome. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual AAEP Convention, 1997.
About the Author
Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, owns Early Winter Equine in Lansing, New York. The practice focuses on primary care of mares and foals and performance horse problems.
Related Content
Medications in Horse Racing
Effects of Behavior-Modifying Drug Investigated (AAEP 2011)
Equine NSAID Use: Indications and Complications
Bute and Banamine: Avoid Using Together (AAEP 2011)
Intravenous PBZ Dosing in Horses (AAEP 2011)
Effects of Tramadol Use in Horses (AAEP 2011)
Regional Limb Perfusion for Distal Limb Injuries (AAEP 2011)
Gastric Ulcer Supplements for Horses Evaluated
Low-Dose Corticosteroids for Treating Acute Laminitis
Chronic Laminitis: Understanding Lameness and Low-Dose Bute
POLL: Checking for Gastric Ulcers


text:
Serrapeptase Maximum Strength 250,000iu - 90 Delayed Release Capsules
Accelerated Healing
SerraEnzyme 4 x 90 Capsules
Serra Enzyme - Serrapeptase is processed commercially in the laboratory through fermentation. It was originally found in the silkworm where it is naturally present in its intestine. This immunologically active enzyme is completely bound to the alpha 2 macroglobulin in biological fluids. Histologic studies reveal powerful anti-inflammatory effects of this naturally occurring enzyme.
Mastic Gum 500mg Capsules
Mastika Mastic Gum, a resin produced by the Pistacia lentiscus tree (an evergreen shrub from the pistachio tree family), has been used for a variety of gastric ailments in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries for at least 3,000 years. In ancient times, Mastika Mastic Gum was highly revered for its medicinal properties in the relief of dyspepsia and other intestinal disorders. The benefits of this naturally-occurring resin is now being rediscovered for its antimicrobial effects.
B4Health Sublingual Spray 60ml
Serrapeptase SerraPlus Tablets
This fabulous new formula provides quad strength serrapeptase 80,000iu enteric coated tablets for the best absorption, as well as the inclusion of 73 Trace Minerals (50mg) to ensure BETTER utilization of the enzymes. The combination of 350mg of MSM for joint, skin, and connective tissue repair makes this serrapeptase formula more than doubly effective.
Nascent Iodine 30ml - 1oz
Now containing 472,500mcg of iodine. Each bottle therefore contains a 5 month supply, making this critical mineral more affordable and much better value for money.
Ionic Selenium 300mcg - 60ml
Prescript-Assist® - Soil Based Probiotic 60 Capsules
Advanced Cellular Silver (ACS) 200® Extra Strength 2oz 60ml spray
Advanced Cellular Glutathione® Extra Strength 2oz 60ml spray
Advanced Cellular Zeolite (ACZ) nano® Extra Strength 2oz 60ml spray
© Copyright Bursting With Health - 37 Mere Road - FY3 9AU - 01253 440 166


text:
Skipworth returns; Kearns to bereavement list
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
PHILADELPHIA -- Kyle Skipworth is up for his second stint with the Marlins.
As expected, Miami placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the bereavement list Sunday for family-related reasons. By rule, he will miss between three and seven days.
Skipworth, already on the 40-man roster, was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans.
Skipworth offers catching depth, which is needed because Rob Brantly is getting some time to rest a cut right index finger. Brantly sliced his finger a few days ago, and he sat out a couple of games, but played on Friday.
Miguel Olivo started on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
Skipworth opened the season at New Orleans, but he was called up early in the season and made his big league debut on April 10. On April 16, he was optioned back to Triple-A.
The Marlins also are resting Donovan Solano, who tweaked his left oblique and was scratched from the lineup on Saturday night. Solano said he is still sore, but he was testing his side on Sunday. The Marlins are hopeful they can avoid a disabled list stint for Solano.
"I feel the same," Solano said on Sunday morning. "I feel a little bit of pain."
Solano was examined by a physician on Saturday, and the belief is the discomfort isn't serious. The Marlins are hopeful that Solano will miss just a couple of days. In case of an emergency, he could play the field on Sunday.
Brantly going through growing pains
PHILADELPHIA -- More than anyone in the Marlins' dugout, manager Mike Redmond understands the challenges Rob Brantly is going through.
A 13-year catcher in the big leagues, Redmond is seeing Brantly going through some ups and downs.
"There are some days where he's looked really good, and he's had a couple of rough days, too," Redmond said. "Days where his receiving is a little bit shaky, and he seems a little bit unsure, and we have to take a few extra trips to the mound.
"Believe me, I think about this all the time, being a catcher. He's 23 years old. There is a lot that goes into being an everyday catcher in the big leagues."
It's worth noting that Redmond made his MLB debut at age 27. Brantly, acquired from the Tigers last July, has a total of 50 big league games and 438 total innings of catching under his belt.
"He needs to take charge. That's hard for a kid who is 23 years old," Redmond said. "He's learning every night. We talk about a lot of these guys learning day to day."
Brantly is getting a couple of days to rest a cut on his right index finger. The incident occurred a few days ago, and Miguel Olivo started behind the plate on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
There are so many demands on catchers. They have to stay on top of the pitcher, call the game, understand opposing hitters, while also setting up their own team's defense. On top of that, they have to stay focused on their responsibilities behind the plate.
Brantly has three passed balls this year. He also has thrown out five runners who have attempted to steal off him.
Offensively, Brantly is a left-handed hitter with upside. He batted .290 in 100 at-bats a year ago.
Now playing regularly, he is scuffling a bit, batting .218 in 78 at-bats with seven doubles and nine RBIs.
"He's got a lot of responsibility," Redmond said. "There are some nights where he looks really comfortable back there and some nights there isn't. That's kind of where we're at."
Valaika thriving in constantly changing role
PHILADELPHIA -- As a utility player, your job description requires always being on call.
Chris Valaika is certainly learning that with the Marlins.
The 27-year-old, in his first season in the organization, is constantly adapting on the fly. On Saturday, for instance, he came to the ballpark figuring he would be starting at first base.
Those plans changed about an hour before the first pitch, once second baseman Donovan Solano was scratched due to a tight left oblique. So Valaika ended up playing second, while batting leadoff for the first time in his big league career.
He came through with a couple of standout defensive plays, and also belted a home run in the Marlins' 2-0 win over the Phillies.
"That's my job, to come in when things happen like that," Valaika said. "I'll play second, third, first, wherever I need to be. These guys play every day. If I can give them a breather, a day off, that makes me happy."
On Sunday, Valaika was back playing second base. He batted second behind Juan Pierre.
Pierre was off on Saturday, getting a day to rest against the left-handed Cole Hamels. On Sunday, Philadelphia started right-hander Roy Halladay, and Pierre was back in the top spot.
On Saturday night, Valaika consulted Pierre on what he should expect hitting first.
"When I found that out, I asked JP, 'What do I need to do up there?' He told me, 'Go up there and swing. You don't need to be somebody you're not,'" Valaika said. "That made me feel good knowing our leadoff guy said, 'Go get 'em.'"
Valaika's homer was the second of his career, with the other coming while he was with the Reds in 2010. In his third big league game, he went deep off Chicago's Tom Gorzelanny.
Worth noting
• Henderson Alvarez (right shoulder inflammation) is scheduled to resume his throwing program on Monday. The right-hander opened the season on the disabled list and recently had a setback. He is not expected to be ready any time soon.
• Nathan Eovaldi (right shoulder inflammation) is throwing off the mound. Because he is on the 60-day disabled list, he won't be ready until mid-June, at the earliest.
• Catcher Jeff Mathis (broken right collarbone) is getting a day off in his rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter. The veteran catcher started two games behind the plate before being used as a designated hitter.
• Nick Green, designated for assignment on Thursday, has cleared waivers, and the veteran infielder was outrighted to Triple-A New Orleans.
• Redmond celebrated his 42nd birthday on Sunday.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Well, is it or isn't it?
Since it was announced a few years ago that director Ridley Scott had interest in returning to science-fiction -- specifically to the world of his classic 1979 horror-sci-fi classic, "Alien" -- fans waited in anticipation.
And then they wondered.
The project apparently first was developed as a straight prequel to "Alien" with a script by Jon Spaihts ("The Darkest Hour"). However, the script was later handled off to Damon Lindelof, arguably the biggest creative driving force behind the ground-breaking TV show "Lost." Lindelof has said he kept some of Spaihts' ideas but took the story in a broader direction.
Scott, Lindelof and others behind the movie that came to be titled "Prometheus" distanced themselves from the word "prequel." In recent interviews, Lindelof, for one, has addressed the issue by saying "Prometheus" exists in the same universe as "Alien" but doesn't lead directly to the adventure of Sigourney Weaver's Ripley and her fellow crew members who battle a single but powerful alien threat aboard a ship.
Lindelof has been telling the truth. "Prometheus" is its own beast -- a largely entertaining and often scary beast -- with plenty of nods and even direct ties to "Alien" but ultimately a distinct identity.
If all you're interested in is big, scary aliens with mouths within mouths, you might be disappointed in "Prometheus" ... at least for a while. The story begins seemingly millions of years ago with a somewhat-human-looking alien appearing to commit suicide as others of his race leave the planet in a ship. The alien swallows something that immediately begins to mutate his body, which falls into nearby water and apparently begins the evolution of life on earth.
Fast-forward several millennia to Scotland in 2089, where we meet a scientist couple, Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) and Charlie Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green), who discover cave drawings that add to mounting evidence of an extra-terrestrial species having visited earth long ago.
After jumping ahead another four years, we meet an android named David (Michael Fassbender) aboard the space vessel Prometheus. Indistinguishable from a human from the exterior, David has been keeping himself occupied aboard the ship studying ancient texts and watching "Lawrence of Arabia" as the crews human members sleep in stasis chambers.
When Prometheus reaches its destination -- a distant planet believed to have conditions to support human life -- David awakens the crew. Among the other key players are the ship's captain, Yanek (Idris Elba); and Meredith Vickers (Charlize Theron), the beautiful and icy representative of the mission's funding backer, the Weyland Corp.
After a recorded hologram of the late Peter Weyland (a makeup-laden Guy Pearce) and the scientists explain to the rest of the crew that they have come to look for a race of beings they believe to be humanity's "Engineers," it's off the ship for a bit of exploration.
And that, of course, is where all heck breaks loose. It doesn't all go to space pot right away, though, as Scott lathers on the tension as the humans and their robot pal explore caverns beneath a temple-like structure. During a couple of visits, they make myriad discoveries that grow progressively more dangerous. Complicating matters is a secret agenda by David that isn't clear initially.
There aren't really any mind-blowing elements to the "Prometheus" story line, but we'll stop short of describing much of what the explorers find -- and how it may tie in to the "Alien" mythos. Just know that danger lies around many a corner and that some humans will die.
As the heart and soul of the human crew, Rapace -- so compelling in the Swedish version of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and its sequels -- is solid here. She channels a bit of Weaver, but she isn't quite as compelling.
The best performance comes from the increasingly impressive Fassbender ("X-Men: First Class," "Shame"). We've seen plenty of androids before, but Fassbender manages to bring something different to David without making him an extremely different kind of android. David plays his cards close to his vest, and Fassbender infuses him with these expressions that hint at this or that. Ultimately, though, we are in the dark almost as much as his crew mates, which is part of the fun.
As for the writing, Lindelof is probably both the film's greatest asset and problem. Just as he did with "Lost," Lindelof provides plenty of intrigue and questions along the way, but his answers prove to be more head-scratchers than anything. Most frustratingly, the motivations of the aforementioned Engineers -- at least as they relate to humanity -- fail to make much sense, at least in one viewing.
Fortunately, Scott is in fine form. "Prometheus" arguably is his best film since 2001's "Black Hawk Down," although he's made a few solid movies since then. Here, Scott does a masterful job of recapturing some of what was great about "Alien" -- the mystery, the tension, the pay-off scares -- while giving the film a more contemporary pace. It's not that "Prometheus" flies by but it's not quite the slow boil that "Alien" was, or his other signature sci-fi effort, 1982's "Blade Runner."
Scott also made the very contemporary choice of making "Prometheus" in 3-D, and the results range from satisfactory to spectacular. At the risk of being a broken record, 3-D works best with today's digital effects, so when David learns how to activate a virtual star map inside an Engineer control room, the map pops off the screen. But every frame of "Prometheus" looks good, regardless of whether It's enhanced by the 3-D.
"Prometheus" could stand on its own, but it certainly leaves the door open for further adventures before the time of Ripley. As enjoyable as "Prometheus" is, despite a few flaws, venturing further into this alien territory could prove dangerous from an artistic standpoint.
As some of the humans in "Prometheus" learn, sometimes we're better off not knowing all the answers.
"Prometheus" -- rated R for sci-fi violence including some intense images, and brief language -- opens today. Running time: 2 hours, 4 minutes. Three stars out of four


text:
Tyra Banks Curly Formal Updo Hairstyle with Side Swept Bangs - Medium Brunette (Caramel) Hair Color
Description(Added: 24th October 2012 )
These highlighted brown locks are pulled up and pinned to the head into this fancy updo which is great to turn heads at any special occasion. This formal 'do will need time to create and product for hold and shine.
- Hair Category: Formal
- Hair Length: Updo Long
- Hair Elasticity: Wavy
- Gender: Women
- Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
- Hair Density: Medium/Thick
- Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
- Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
- Height: Any
- Weight: Thin/Average/Large
- Glasses: Without glasses suits best
- Styling Time: 30+ minutes
- Styling Tip: Allow up to 2 hours styling time for hot roller setting, teasing, pinning and spraying. This long lasting style is great for all occasions and all weather conditions.


text:
Spotted this today while out walking the dog - the picture angle doesn't do it justice its by far the largest snail I have seen in the english countryside.
Initially I thought someone had released one of those giant african land snails though those are even bigger but a quick google suggested Helix Pomatia?
I couldn't find anything about them being recorded locally but we are on the chalk here in North Herts.
Yes - Roman snail - Helix pomatia (the only species of Helix in Britain).
Finding it on the chalk is typical, and your area is in its range
Ref - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helix_pomatia
Thanks Mike.
I have never seen one before but I will keep an eye out for more locally - quite impressive looking creatures.
It must be a survivor because it was on a strip of land between a major road and a housing estate.
...More likely to survive in Britain than in France - since they are escargot.
Recently this snail has been under threat in the UK from the increasing trend to 'forage' for your lunch/tea - if folk feel the need to eat snails then try Cornu aspersum aspersum as there never seems to be a shortage of this ubiquitous snail and I am told by those who rate 'mollusc munching' that they are just as good with garlic butter.
Yes - I saw a few news stories on people poaching sackfull's of them for the restaurant trade from their prime breeding areas despite them being a protected species in England.
It's a real shame - my kids loved to see such a giant snail.
Are they really an import by the Romans or just a native species to the UK?


text:
* Prices may differ from that shownMore Offers
O2 XDA Exec Mini s (HTC Wizard)
I have had this phone now for 12 months on a contract with O2. The phone is a slide design with pullout keyboard keeping in line with the majority of designs of the traditional PDA phone look.
The size is not bad with the dimensions being approximately L x W x D 108 x 58 x 23 mm. It does however appear a bit on the "chunky" due to the slide out keyboard. The screen displays at resolutions of 320x240 so it's not that bad but lacks the clarity of other pocket pc resolutions of other PDA's that have been produced.
The phone runs Windows Mobile 5 Pocket pc. It includes software to allow you to SMS, MMS, Email, and Instant Messaging.The XDA Mini s includes pocket office applications (Pocket Word, Powerpoint and Excel) so you can create documents that are compatable with Microsoft Office and Open Office.
The keyboard is small but very usable even with my big fingers although to type numeric entries you have to press a function key to access these as they share the same keys as the top line of a qwertyy keyboard.
The phone can sync with Microsoft outlook via Microsoft Activesync although I recommend you use activesync 4.5 or greater as there are known issues with this pocket pc with prior versions of Microsoft activesync.
The operation is pretty much like other windows mobile devices there are programs that user of Microsoft Windows and Office will be familiar with. There is a start menu from which you can launch applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet explorer so you can get your email and SMS/MMS on the move. There are also other programs such as contacts which you cam enter phone number, addresses and contact details.
The phone charges via the mini usb port located on the bottom side of the phone which also doubles as the data transfer to another pc.
You can use Wi Fi to connect to a local hotspot to do some internet surfing at home/work and the display is ok although the screen does feel a little small. It's also better to use pocket opera rather than pocket internet explorer as I find it renders the pages much faster and the look more like the site as you would view it on a laptop of descktop pc.
The software titles available for pocket pc is immense there are loads out there most of the types of software such as databases and small applicatios are freeware and relatively straight forward to install. There is also a mini SD card socket to increase the size of storage vailable for the xda mini s to use.
A nice compact QWERTY keyboard which is functional although can become tiresome if typing long documents due to its compact size.
Pocket Word
Pocket Excel
Pocket Outlook
PDF Viewer
USB Mini input/output port
Its feels quite a thick phone but this is because of the slide out keyboard.
The web browser is Internet explorer I prefer Opera it's much faster at displaying the pages.
When the Wifi is turned on the battery will drain rapidly.
The keyboard can be a bit fiddly at time to use but in my opionion its easier to use than the traditional keyboards available to most phones in my opionion.
Hi all Iam EMADi get a new mobile phone ( o2 xda mini ) from Germany with Germany language . but i dont know this language . i want to change this language to English language . Please inform me how can i make this change. My email (( email@example.com ))Thank u for your help
I got the O2 Mini XDA II s mobile phone for a bargain price off O2's website - £49.99 @ £19/month for 12 months. There is NO way it can be had at a lower price. So that is one up for this PDA phone.
The performance of this phone is so slow, and it just freezes. Sometimes I feel like smashing it. But of course the correct solution is to hit the reset button, which is not ideal. Which brings me to the next point. After the reset, it will take about 2 minutes before it will be ready.
Features wise, it is pretty much Windows Mobile, so if you are a PDA user, there is nothing much to say about it. Other than it is SLOW. The main selling point for this PDA is that it comes with a QWERTY keyboard which makes typing really easy and fast. This is very important, as the touch screen is not that good, and it is made worse when I put a screen protector on. This with the sluggish performance makes using the touch screen a pain.
Call quality is not too good on this. There is static and cracks in the sound of the other party. It seems to me that the reception on this unit is not too good when placed side by side with an SE K750i. However, there are no complains from the other side about my voice, which is an improvement over the Mini XDA.
The camera on this thing sucks big time. Even though it is a 1MP one; pictures taken just lack color and contrast.
It does come with a mini SD slot, but no card. I installed the mini SD card that came with my Sanyo S700i.
The sound on this thing is GREAT! It actually has stereo speakers. And if you plug in the headset, you can actually damage your hearing with it at maximum volume. The bass is surprisingly good for a non-Sony unit. The only thing that is lacking is a radio, and that is me just picking at it.
Despite all my moaning, I still like the features of the phone. You could not really go wrong with a PDA based phone if that is what you need. I would recommend it to LIGHT USERS only, as heavy users will kill themselves (or it) because of its sluggish performance. It has WiFi so you do not need to use an expensive GPRS if you are in a WiFi area. It is well worth the money, since it cost only £49.99 and £19/month for 12 months.
Ok this is my first review so if its a bit confusing I'll say sorry now, I'll give it my best. OK here we go.
Well the XDA 2 it really is a great piece of work. First of I'll give you a list of the ins and outs.
1) It has a huge screen which pretty much takes up the whole phone.
2) There is no keypad for you to get your fingers round.
3) It is all touch screen that also comes along with a small pen type that just slots into the top of the phone.
4) Very easy to use, I will admit it is quite big BUT it will fit in to the side pocket of your handbag or in the inside pocket of your coat.
5) It has Internet on it.
6) It has a video camera.
7) Very easy to use and figure out.
8) It has games.
That is just a small list of what this phone has it has a whole lot more.
I have the phone in front of me so I'll tell you some more but with alot more detail.
The look
The phone is silver and has 3 buttons under the screen the 2 side button are for your phone calls answering and ending. The middle button is for the joy pad mainly for searching through the menus if you choose not to use the pen. It measures 14cm in length, 8cm wide and 3 cm thick, now i know it sounds like a bit of a brick but you really have to hold and see one to know that its not as bad as it sounds. On the top end of the phone above the screen is another 2 button one in each corner, the first one is for the contacts instead of going all the way through the phone to get to them all you need to is touch this button. The other button is for your calendar same idea just a shortcut. on the top of the phone is the on an of button when you turn it on all you need do it touch the screen and away you go. Like every other phone on the bottom of the phone is where the charger goes. On the side of the phone you have got 2 buttons and a up and down slide switch, the top button is for getting in to your notes which can be hand written using the pen (which i always find myself doodling on) the bottom button is the camera when the camera is on you will see 3 tiny boxes in the corner 1 has a picture of a camera which can be touched to chance over from camera to video recorder, another box which has a picture that is pretty much the same as a folder you touch this if you want to get in to the photos you've already taken and the last box has a picture of a screwdriver and a spanner this is for the camera settings. On the back of the phone the top quarter is black this is where the camera lens is. On the other part of the phone it is silver this is the slide off part for getting to the battery and sim card.
This phone has many features I'll do a list this will make it easier to understand.
1) START menu which is exactly the same as a P.C. When you get into the start menu you will notice everything you would get on the P.C (near enough)
The start menu has these features :-
Today - takes you back to the main screen
Active - Which gives you all your Internet options
Active sync - This allow you to connect to your P.C by USB
Contacts - This is all your phone numbers, which is also very good as you can store names, addresses, work details and have a photo for each of your contacts.
Inbox - This is where you will find your messages that you have been sent.
Internet explorer - This allow you to access the Internet on your phone and browse the web
Notes - This you can hand write on the screen and put what you want to put.
Task - Just like any other phone this allows you to set yourself targets
Ultra profiler - This is to set your profiles for your phone
Windows media player - Everyone knows what this is and for those who don't this is so you can listen to music or watch films on your phone.
Programs - This contains all your folders (documents, msn messenger, photo albums, Microsoft word, e.t.c.)
Settings - This allow you to change the settings on your phone and Internet settings.
Find - This allows you to find files on your phone if you can't find them anywhere else.
Help - This is there incase you need help working out what the phone does.
The only thing I've found a problem with was the charger because I only got the USB charger so for me to charge my phone everytime i have to plug it into the computer, so if my phone goes flat while the comps off i have to turn the computer back on.
But the really good thing about the phone is you can use it as your camera for the P.C
Like most phones they can be very pricey but you can get them for a slightly good price but like everything you have to shop around a bit.
I bought mine for £100 of a friend. The cheapest I've seen them for is around £150-200 and that was out the ad-mag you can buy them on ebay too for a bit of a price of £250-350. But with the amount of features you get this is well worth every penny (or pound. lol)
My opinion it that I would tell anyone to get one.
I got my XDA II a few months ago now, before the XDAIIi and XDAIIs came out. In short I'm very happy with my purchase, not only does it do all the cool phone functions I want but It also does a load of really cool pocket PC stuff.
So here's Tom's list of fun things to do with an XDAII:
Firstly try out http://www.handango.com, you can download a bunch of cool games and software straight away and pay online. I got Age of Empires and Sim City there. Two nice games which you can play on the go.
Not willing to pay any more money? Try out http://www.tucows.com, they have a variety of shareware and freeware products that you can either have for free or with limited trials. I got a bunch fo arcade style games from there and some additions to the software.
Fun software I found on tucows.com include picture editing software (it's fun to draw moustaches on the people you've just taken a picture of with the XDAII's modest camera), a lovely little timer so I know how long I've been boiling that egg for (the XDA can replace ever other gadget you ever had!) and, yep, some more games.
You can also find some writing software that allows you to write more easily. There's software that blows the keyboard up to the size of the screen with only a single line preview of what you're typing. This means you can type with your hands rather than the silly little stick.
So try out those websites, and remember that the XDA can do so much more with the right software :)
Bought one a couple of months ago. Fully loaded - well happy, use it as a mobile office as well as a SAT NAV having loaded Tomtom Navigator 3 onto it. Its got the lot - email, internet access, Word, Excel, PDF viewer, a decent digital camera and obviously its a phone! Only thing missing is wireless LAN but the Active Syn is adequate for file exchange.
I went for the buy it for £130 and go on an O2 200 package (£30 a month for 12 months). 400 free mins for first 3 months then 200 mins free each month cross network.
I bought the Aluminium case to protect it - strongly recommend due to exposed screen susceptible to damage quite easily especially if you're as clumsy as I am! I've already dropped it 3 times and without it it would probably have been a gonner!


text:
cotransductions is a valid word in this word list. For a definition, see the external dictionary links below.
The word "cotransductions" uses 15 letters: A C C D I N N O O R S S T T U.
No direct anagrams for cotransductions found in this word list.
Adding one letter to cotransductions does not form any other word in this word list.Words within cotransductions not shown as it has more than seven letters.
Try a search for cotransductions in these online resources (some words may not be found):
Wiktionary - OneLook Dictionaries - Merriam-Webster - Google Search
Each search will normally open in a new window.
List all words starting with cotransductions, words containing cotransductions or words ending with cotransductions
All words formed from cotransductions by changing one letter
Other words with the same letter pairs: co ot tr ra an ns sd du uc ct ti io on ns
Browse words starting with cotransductions by next letter
Previous word in list: cotransduction
Next word in list: cotransfer
Some random words: hwan he lea tmeses tea jiao ikat
This is not a dictionary, it's a word game wordfinder.
- Help and FAQ - Examples - Home
Privacy and Cookies Policy - Share - © Copyright 2004-2017 Morewords.com - 13.559mS


text:
7:00 - 8:30
Bernal Heights
Bernal Heights Meeting Room
500 Cortland Avenue
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Netheryonder brings together local artists to read original work, alongside interpretations of classic literary material. The evening will feature stories, poems and songs from Bay Area artists Evan Winchester, Ariel Hansen, Tamara Williams, Adam Donnegan Fischer, as well as music from Ellisa Hammersla. The event will be hosted by Andy Strong.One of the goals of the evening is giving current artists the opportunity to share airwaves with the likes of classic poets and storytellers, and allowing the audience to examine the growth they have achieved since first hearing the classic texts. Among the classics being read will be "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe , "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman, and "America" by Allen Ginsberg.
Celebrate poetry! Celebrate language! Celebrate Yourself!


text:
Prices, promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Our local stores do not honor online pricing. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted.
Build and Grow Kid's Apron Set
Item # 396855 Model # 62709
Product Information
- This is perfect for your little helpers that are into wood working, painting, or gardening
- Helps to keep them clean
|Package Quantity
|Recommended Age


text:
(Courtesy of Interscope Records)
By Annie Reuter
Lana Del Rey has been teasing her forthcoming album, Ultraviolence, for months now. While it was rumored she'd be working with the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, today (Feb. 20) she confirmed the news via a photo on Twitter.
"Me and Dan Auerbach are excited to present you Ultraviolence," she tweeted along with a photo of her sitting on Auerbach's lap.
Earlier this month, Del Rey said her new album will be released May 1 while she was signing autographs for fans.
She added that the album is "so good that it made me forget about the last record. I'm just in love with it."


text:
HOUSTON – It doesn't take more than a few seconds to be scored on. The Houston Dynamo know that more than most.
When the Dynamo host the Montreal Impact in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round game of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Thursday night (8:30 pm ET, NBCSN), they will be highly wary of Montreal's counterattack.
In six matches in the past two seasons against the Impact, Houston know what Montreal do well. At the top of that list is the Canadian squad's ability to transform a turnover into a counterattack and, when executed well, a goal. While the Impact have not looked dangerous recently – just one win in eight matches, just two goals in their last five – Houston's players are emphasizing defending the counter.
"They have a lot of players and they're definitely great on the counterattack," said left back Corey Ashe. "They're all on the same page and I'd say they're one of the best at countering. So, taking care of the ball and forcing those guys to defend is important."
Montreal's counterattack it is made up of two parts. The first is the quality of the midfielders, who immediately look up when the ball turns over. On the other end is one of the sneakiest and dangerous forwards in MLS: Marco Di Vaio. The Italian finished second in the league in goals with 20 and is a known danger man in front of the net.
"You've got to possess the ball well," said head coach Dominic Kinnear. "Playing simple with the ball is most important. When they have the ball, team shape is the most important thing. Can you put pressure on the pass? If not, can you put pressure on the next pass because they can get their stuff moving? They're a dangerous team."
That plan has worked every time Houston have played the Impact at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Dynamo have two wins and a draw against Montreal all-time at home. Also, the Dynamo have only lost one playoff game in Houston (8-1-0).
The question – and hope – for Houston is whether Montreal's style of play offers an opening. The Dynamo will look to exploit what they refer to as "fake defending."
"When the ball goes by them, they just kind of go to sleep," Ashe explained. "It becomes important for Kofi [Sarkodie] and me then. If their outside midfielders aren't going to defend once the ball goes by them, then we can get forward and into the attack."
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com.


text:
With a series of videos and an op-ed in The Huffington Post, New York City's Ali Forney Center is encouraging religious parents not to use their faith as a reason to reject their LGBT children.
"I need to ask my fellow Christians to wake up to the terrible fact that far too many LGBT youth are being abused and rejected in Christian homes," writes the Forney Center's executive director, Carl Siciliano. "Many conservative Christians are increasingly preoccupied with fighting against the equal treatment of LGBT people in our society. And no one suffers more harm from this fight and the intolerant climate it creates than the LGBT children of too many of these Christians."
Siciliano also led a video project documenting the real-life stories of LGBT youth who have been subjected to religious abuse and familial rejection, and published the videos on the Forney Center's website.
"The stories they tell of physical and verbal abuse and the destructive toll taken on their young selves are very hard to hear, but it is important that we listen," writes Siciliano. "We need to recognize that the condemnation of LGBT people in churches leads to the abuse and rejection of LGBT children in far too many Christian homes. As Christians, commanded to love one another, we need to demand that this climate of rejection stops. We need to educate our communities and our religious leaders about the terrible harm being done to LGBT youth in the name of God."
Watch a summary video below, and meet each youth in videos on the next page.


text:
Editor's note: This is the second in a series of columns by The Master's College baseball player Mason Nesbitt, who will be filing stories from Lewiston, Idaho — the site of the NAIA World Series. Nesbitt, who played baseball until his sophomore year for TMC, was asked to return to the Mustangs out of need. At the time, he was a contributing baseball writer with The Signal.
LEWISTON, Idaho — There's a scene in the movie "The Sandlot" that depicts The Fourth of July.
The narrator essentially says that Benny Rodriguez was going to go on to bigger and better things, but for the rest of them, playing under the "lights" that night was as close to the big leagues as they'd get.
Some players on The Master's College baseball team are going to go on to bigger and better things. But for a lot of us, Thursday was as close to the Majors as we're going to get.
As we walked onto the playground at Camelot Elementary School (It's an NAIA World Series tradition for all the teams to visit an elementary school), kids yelled, "They're here!"
Four-feet-tall autograph seekers instantly rushed us. My own parents don't get that excited when I go home to Wisconsin for winter break.
The kids didn't care who was leading the team in batting average or ERA.
They treated all of us like Albert Pujols or Clayton Kershaw.
And the fact that I'd pegged one hitter three times in a single scrimmage didn't keep kid after kid from shoving baseballs, papers and hats into my face to be signed.
One little girl finally said, "Stop shoving papers in his face. How would you like it if papers were shoved in your face?"
What a sweetheart.
Not every kid was so sweet.
One youngster told Tucker Richardson, a 6-foot-7-inch reliever, "You're tall and you're scaring me."
Another told me that he had a baseball game tonight. But when I asked who he was playing against he replied, "I don't know, I'm only in second grade."
Fair enough.
The kids were great, though, and that visit will undoubtedly be a highlight of the trip.
Before our school visit, we had breakfast coupled with a short Bible study led by our head coach Monte Brooks.
I've known Brooks for four years, and what really stands out about him is that he wants his players to know and love Jesus Christ.
After breakfast, we practiced at Harris Field on the campus of Lewis-Clark State College (the host of the tournament). The position players saw the stadium Wednesday, but for the pitchers and those of us without a position it was our first time.
And for the last week and a half, we've heard lore of the thousands of people that attend the NAIA World Series. While I can't say yet whether that's true, I can tell you the stadium certainly has the capacity for it.
As soon as you enter the stadium you come face-to-face with LC State's success. Posters of former LC State players who made it to the big leagues cover the back of the bleachers (Keith Foulke, Brendan Ryan and Marvin Benard the most notable) and NAIA World Series champion pennants hang over your head as you walk to the dugout (16 to be exact).
But a huge stadium, Major League alumni and unfamiliar teams with impressive win-loss records doesn't seem to be intimidating any Mustangs.
Honestly, you'd never know by the team's demeanor that we're playing in the World Series today.
Everybody's been loose and relaxed.
There's a confidence on this team that manifested itself repeatedly during the season in comeback wins, most recently in overcoming a 4-0 deficit against San Diego Christian that secured a trip to Lewiston.
It's a confidence that was present even before the season began when players talked about winning the national championship — a feat that seemed like a long shot after dropping three games to Arizona Christian on April 12-13.
But it's a feat that's now well within our grasp.


text:
"I am the maker of the Heavens, I am the bright and morning star
I am the breath of all Creation, Who always was and is to come…
I am the One who walked on water, I am the One who calmed the seas
I am the miracles and wonders…
I am the fount of living water, the risen Son of man, the healer of the broken
And when you cry, I am your savior and redeemer, Who bore the sins of man
The author and perfecter, beginning and the end, I am…
I am the spirit deep inside you, I am the word upon your heart,
I am the One who even knew you before your birth, before you were…
Before the Earth (I am)
The universe (I am)
In every heart (I am)
Oh, where you are (I am)
The Lord of lords (I am)
The King of Kings (I am)
The Holy lamb (I am)"
(Mark Schultz – I Am lyrics)
I'm a robber this month. I don't mean an evil kind of robber, but let's just say I'm borrowing other people's wisdom. I'm 'borrowing' the Mark Schultz lyric above and adding writings from a book I've been reading written by Passion speaker, Louie Giglio. The book is called I Am Not, But I Know I Am. It's a title that attracted me. Actually, when I first saw the book on one of those swap book sites I kept trying to figure out what is that book about? I thought it might be kind of an 'I am not, but I know I am' self-awareness book; you know, one of those goofy books that center us on us, instead of Christ. You know, a book about 'I'm a little crazy here so I do not exist and yet I know I do exist', something silly like that. Actually, when I got into the book, I discovered it was even more interesting and thoughtful than my imagination. I'm sure Louie wouldn't mind if I shared a little of the book with you (at least I hope not!)… You know the story, God asked Moses to go to Pharaoh and Moses wanted a little confirmation here, a bit more to go on. God gives Moses an answer: 'I will be with you!' Moses still looked for more. What would he tell Pharaoh about the God that was sending him? God said to tell Pharaoh that I Am that I Am, tell them I Am sent you. I'm sure Moses must have thought: Oh, Yeah! Could I get a little more to work with here? I'm talking to the One who created the universe, being told to go to the most powerful man on earth, and I get 'I Am that I Am'. Sure, I'll just tell Pharaoh I Am sent me. Right, that will impress Pharaoh. That will do it, sure!
But somewhere along the way, Moses got it. It's the name of God and implies present tense and an active form of the verb to Be. God was telling Moses He was unchanging, constant, unending, always present, always God. Giglio goes further: God was telling Moses I Am the center of everything, I Am running the show, I Am the same every day, forever, I Am the owner of everything, I Am the Lord, I Am the Creator and Sustainer of Life, I Am the Savior, I Am more than enough, I Am inexhaustible and immeasurable, I Am God (Moses, I Am will be with you! You don't need anything else!)…Giglio goes further, if God's name is I Am, Moses' name must be I am not. I am not the center of everything, I am not in control, I am not the solution, I am not all-powerful, I am not calling the shots, I am not the owner of anything, I am not the Lord,…I am not running anything, I am not head of anything, I am not in charge of anything, I am not the maker, I am not the savior, I am not holding it all together, I am not all-knowing, I am not God…God continued, 'This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation'…God wanted Moses to know that not only would He remain the same, His name would endure to every generation that would inhabit earth-even to our generation, mine and yours.
That is profound to me. We spend days, months and years trying to study the Bible to know better the heart of God but the essence of that exchange between Moses and I Am sometimes gets lost in the searching. I Am. Is that enough to go on? Is it enough to sustain us? Is I Am the most important thing we can learn? Pretty interesting questions I think. I know that over the years I've become more and more confident that I Am is in my life every day. That I Am is present and active not only in my life but in my family's and friends' lives and all believers' lives. There are Fingerprints in each.
We can see the hand of God, the Fingerprints of I Am, on so much of what has happened to us here at the station and in our lives. Recently, we received a contribution from a local business from Saline County. I wrote them a letter and indicated that I was not sure what the contribution was intended for but I was sure that it would play an important and necessary role in the next few months of sharing the message of God for WBVN listeners. Two days later that terrible 'inland hurricane' took the station off the air for 6 days! (The longest time we have ever been off the air in the 20 year history of this ministry.) We lost our power source at the transmitter site from Friday until Thursday. And now, I can say with some confidence, 'Never again'. I can say that, because of that business's generosity. With their contribution we were able to order a propane stand-by generator. It will not only power the transmitter for our broadcast during power outages, it will turn itself on and off in a moment's notice of power having been lost. That has the fingerprint of I Am on it. We have a twenty year history of that kind of evidence of God. We've not had a need for that type of equipment until now; however, after this winter's ice storms and this spring's wind storm, we realize to continue to bring the 'uninterrupted' Love of God over WBVN, we needed to secure a power source that would more firmly give us the opportunity of FM 104.5, to be there no matter the weather conditions.
I had someone come up to me at the beginning of the recovery from the storm and ask if we were up and running. That was on Sunday and I had to tell him we were not. His response to my statement hit me between the eyes, 'But we need you more now than before the storm!' Well! That simplified the situation. Fortunately, a friend of the station, one that really didn't like having WBVN off-air, took up the effort to research back-up generator options and brought me the material to work with. That effort and the contribution just received two days before the storm, was enough to convince me I was seeing the Fingerprints of I Am right in front of me.
I have all kinds of beliefs about God. All are heartfelt and all have been searched out- some are even probably right! However, none are as important as knowing I Am is present and with me no matter the situation, no matter whether I understand the situation, or even if the situation is not one I want to be in. That's the first thing that Moses needed to know and the only thing that Moses needed to know to follow the purpose of God.
The literal translation I Am is simply 'Be'. God is and He's with us, always. What we do not understand, He makes up for, being with us. What we do not do, He makes up for, being always present. What we get wrong, He makes away for, never leaving us. What we do not see, He makes up for, because we know He is our Light in any darkness. When we do not have enough, He is enough. That's the definition of our Faith, I Am makes up the difference, I Am is the all in all. What we do not know, we have I Am to trust in. What does not feel good, I Am still has His hand out to grab ours and lead the way. Now when I read the title of Giglio's book (I Am Not, but I Know I Am) I hear him say, I am not anything, but I know the I Am! And just as Louie points out in the book, God is 'Be.' Not good grammar, but great theology.


text:
SANFORD, Fla. - George Zimmerman and his girlfriend who accused him of domestic violence reportedly went to pick up the guns seized after his latest arrest--together.
TMZ.com is reporting Zimmerman and Samantha Schiebe went to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office on Thursday to get Schiebe's guns back.
In the video, Zimmerman, wearing a hat, sunglasses long-sleeved shirt and jeans, walks alongside Schiebe, who was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, sunglasses and jeans.
Media attempted to talk to Zimmerman and Schiebe about the dropped charges in the video, but got no response.
Zimmerman got his guns back on Wednesday, according to TMZ.
Schiebe originally told deputies Zimmerman pointed a shotgun at her, smashed a glass table and pushed her out of the house they shared in November. Zimmerman was arrested on aggravated assault, battery-domestic violence, and criminal mischief charges in the domestic dispute.
Last week, the state attorney announced that no charges would be filed against Zimmerman or Schiebe in the incident.
Copyright 2013 by ClickOrlando.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Simon Cowell: Jealousy is healthy
Simon Cowell has admitted he has a jealous streak - but says it's good for business.
The TV and music mogul, who has become a dad with Lauren Silverman, spoke about the personality trait in a chat with hypnotist friend Paul McKenna.
"I think jealousy in a weird way is good for you. In a relationship it means that you care," he said.
"You shouldn't get too jealous," he said, before adding: "If you are not jealous of your competitors you are not going to win."
The Sun quoted the star - whose X Factor show has recently taken a knock from Strictly Come Dancing in the ratings - as saying: "When I see a competing show doing well, I feel physically sick. I don't like my friends to do well."
Simon spoke to Paul for the hypnotist's new online show, McKenna.
He said of being a judge on Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor: "Auditions for me are like going back to school - and the only way I got through school was being really badly behaved."


text: Re: Star Trek: Destiny Book 3: Lost Souls - (SPOILERS) I never really thought about it before but after reading the posts I am finding that I agree with most of what Sci said. Especially about the Federation realizing that they was nothing to do about the Borg, and coming to realize that they needed help. Because IMO this is baisically what they had to do with the Borg, get help, and as someone who's had medical issue that have recquired me to get help from others I can tell you that there is nothing wrong with that, and IMO anyone who says that there is is insulting people with disabilities (I'm on medication now so I only need help when it comes to one or two things, as long as I stay on the meds). IMO everyone cannot do everything, and eventually you will have to realize it. Hell, we're the stongest country in the world, and we need help when it comes to alot of international situations. As for the Alpha/Beta quadrants being a worse place now, I have to dissagree again. Ok things might be worse in alot of ways right this moment, but they are already looking better for the Federation in the form of (since I don't know which of you guys have read ASD I'll put this in spoiler code) Spoiler: A Singular Destiny expanded Khitomer Accords now including the Cardassians, Ferengi, IRS, and Talarians . And they are also looking up for Spoiler: A Singular Destiny RSE, Tzenkethi, Breen, Gorn, and Tholians, who have now formed the Typhon Pact.


text:
Tune in to ESPN 97.5 FM tonight for a new episode of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis, live from BBVA Compass Stadium! The Dynamo broadcaster will discuss tomorrow's BBVA Compass Dynamo Charities Cup against EPL opponent Stoke City.
Tonight's episode airs from 7-9 p.m. and can be heard on the radio on 97.5 FM or online at www.espn975.com.
The call-in number for the show is 713-780-3776.


text:
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Town Square
Guest opinion: Ex-mayor questions Atherton's debt projections
Original post made on Dec 19, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Comments (3)
a resident of Atherton: other
on Dec 19, 2012 at 5:14 am
So, the Town Council laid-off the Public Works, Building, and Parks employees under the premise that they were in the hole by $856,000. But, the number was actually $456,000. The Council discovered the error before they pulled the trigger, but let everyone go anyway.
The Mayor speaks often of a Moody's study he says places Atherton's "unfunded liability" in the area of $30 million. But, the number is actually somewhere well south of $2.5 million.
Without the parcel tax, the Town spends $600,000 more than it takes in. But, the parcel tax brings in $1.8 million, so the Town really operates about $1.2 million in the black.
In addition, the San Mateo County Assessor says Atherton can expect a 9% increase in their tax rolls. The Town assumed only 5% in their budget forecast, resulting in a $318,000 windfall.
It would appear the driver for the extreme actions against the unrepresented employees is something other than dire fiscal conditions. The Mayor wants to eliminate the parcel tax, but has not provided an explanation for how he plans to replace the $1.8 million. Given the property tax windfall, he has only a $300,000 gap he needs to close to achieve his goal.
The Mayor's goal is easily obtainable through compensation reductions, additional outsourcing, and service cuts.
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Dec 19, 2012 at 5:58 am
It appears that Mayor Widmer, Jim Dobbie and Kathy McKeithen have had this hidden agenda for some time but it now is seeing the light of day.
In all probability it was hatched during Interim Manager John Danielson's tenure and as WMD say they have been studying it for some time after the dismissal of the maintenance people. They have hooked Lewis and Carlson into this scheme using incorrect and obfuscating correct numbers which does not reflect well on any of the Councils credibility.
It is time for the new town manager and new finance manager to completely review the state of Atherton's finances and accurately represent them to residents on a continual basis. These numbers should be the only basis for Council Members decisions in the future and they should not make up their own numbers. This goes as well for the finance committee as seen in the last video of the meeting are clearly befuddled about the numbers as well.
This whole episode of the last minute vote on the unrepresented employees compensation is wrapped in the same WMD stench of the library in the park council vote.
a resident of Atherton: other
on Dec 19, 2012 at 8:10 am
Unlike every other city in California (and the United States), Atherton actually has a surplus instead of a deficit. Any financial statement to the contrary is a WMD conspiracy. WMD probably got all the newspapers, such as the New York Times, to falsely report on the dire situations of all the other cities, just to make it look like Atherton might have a problem too.
I wonder if Malcolm Dudley really knows what he's talking about, since while he was on the council, there was never an audit that actually had a passing opinion. The finances are completely unknown.
Burger chain Shake Shack to open in Palo Alto
By Elena Kadvany | 16 comments | 4,265 views
The Cost of Service
By Aldis Petriceks | 1 comment | 975 views
Couples: When Wrong Admit It; When Right; Shut Up
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 462 views
One-on-one time
By Cheryl Bac | 0 comments | 405 views


text:
Beloit's Baccalaureate has been a tradition almost as long as Commencement—it's been around since 1851, according to College Archivist Fred Burwell.
Though the event has evolved tremendously since then, it still remains an essential part of Beloit's senior week, right down to the comic routines, dances, musical performances, and, at times, belly dancing.
This year, Baccalaureate will take place Saturday (May 11) at 4:45 p.m. in Eaton Chapel. New to the program is a selection of work by senior artists, which will be displayed in the outdoor space between the chapel and the President's House.
As usual, class officers will deliver the class gift, seniors will sing, dance, and read original prose; Director of Community-Based Learning Carol Wickersham will offer the keynote address, "What We Have Learned From You." And what would be any Beloit event steeped in tradition without a rendition of Domine Salvum Fac? It will be sung immediately after the program, as everyone gathers around Rostra Beloitensia, the gift of the class of 1906.
Have family or friends who would love to be there, but can't make it to Baccalaureate in person? Tell them they can watch it live at www.beloit.edu/live.


text:
Submit News
Court: Text Drivers and You May be Liable if They Hurt or Kill Someone
Jason Mick
August 29, 2013 11:53 AM
Recipient E-mail
Sender E-mail
(Source: Bekah Walker)
If it is proven you knew the subject was driving, you can be taken to court by victims for damages
In an era where some feel personal responsibility is being thrown to the wayside, an East Coast court has opened a whole new can of worms in the distracted driving debate, arguing that if you text someone -- even if
are not driving -- you may be held responsible for
that person's crimes
I. Court: Text a Driver in a Crash, and you Could Face Penalties
a ruling
[PDF] that many New Jersey residents feel is overstretching and out-of-touch, a three-judge panel at the
Superior Court of New Jersey's Appellate Division
ruled that in some cases you can be held civilly liable under distracted driving statutes if the person you text commits a vehicular crime, i.e. hitting someone or damaging property.
The court writes that in cases where a person has a "special reason" to know they're driving:
[T]he texter has a duty to users of the public roads to refrain from sending the driver a text at that time.
When the sender knows that the text will reach the driver while operating a vehicle, the sender has a relationship to the public who use the roadways similar to that of a passenger physically present in the vehicle.
Josh Rose -- don't text any drivers or you might wind up paying big. [Image Source: Sony]
Based on this ruling it appears that the court's opinion indicates that if you text someone and there's no evidence that you knew they were driving, you won't be held liable. But if, for example, police get ahold of a transcript of your chat and it indicates that the driver mentioned they were on the road, you may be held civilly liable.
II. New Laws Could Introduce Prison Time for Texting Drivers
What's more, it's important to consider that the ruling could both extend to other types of distracted driving and even lead to potential criminal penalties, such as time in prison.
distracted driving efforts
largely started as campaigns to increase civil liability. As these efforts received public support, states began to
roll out criminal penalties as well
; for instance the State of New Jersey
in 2012
passed a law that equated causing an injury while texting to driving while greatly intoxicated (some studies have shown that
driving while texting is more dangerous than driving drunk
). The new law allows the state to fine texting drivers up to $150,000 USD and put them in prison for up to 10 years.
Future laws could send those who text drivers to prison. [Image Source: Getty Images]
Eventually similar -- but likely lesser punishments -- could creep into state criminal codes if you text a driver. Such a possibility may so extraordinary, but remember the U.S. imprisons
more of its population than any other country in the world
(officially, at least).
In New Jersey
a pending law
proposed by state
Sen. James Holzapfel
(R) would make it legal for
a police officer to seize your phone
without warrant and
order you to unlock it
in criminal and traffic investigations. While the
American Civil Liberties Union
(ACLU) is fighting the law, some fear it may pass.
Given the appeal's court's ruling, this could spell trouble not only for drivers, but for those not even in the car as well. For example, if a police seizure of your chat history shows you knew you were texting a driver who caused a deadly accident, you might find yourself sent to prison for 2 or 3 years.
Likewise many distracted driving statutes are now covering other things -- people talking to the driver, food in the car, etc. Cities in
South Dakota
have passed ordinances against eating or drinking on the road. While officers insist they won't ticket you for merely taking a bite of food if you're driving safely, they have significant leeway to ratchet up your ticket if you get in an accident while eating.
Some cities already outlaw "distracted eating". If a passenger distracts a driver with appetizing food smells, should they faces hundreds of thousands in fines if the driver crashes?
[Image Source: SFAppeal]
Similar provisions could apply eventually to passengers eating in the car. (e.g. A city passes a statute prohibiting passengers from distracting a hungry driver by eating food, a person gets in a crash and a cop tickets their passenger as well because they have a burger and fries in their lap.)
III. Couple in the Case Scored $500,000 USD from Driver, but Lose Suit Against His Texting GF
The case under dispute in New Jersey is a pretty sad story. It involves husband and wife David and Linda Kubert who were out on a motorcycle ride in Morris County when an 18-year-old motorist driving a pickup truck veered over the line while texting, striking the couple.
The couple injured were riding their motorcycle when the texter's truck crossed the center line.
[Image Source: The Express Times]
The motorist -- Kyle Best -- stopped, but the damage was already done. Both the husband and wife suffered serious lower body injuries; both lost legs.
Stephen "Skippy" Weinstein
, a top local attorney, represented the couple in court. He helped them sue Mr. Best, who eventually settled for $500,000 USD. But more surprisingly he also sued Mr. Best's girlfriend, Shannon Colonna, who was the person who sent him the fateful text that cops believed triggered the lane departure, arguing in court that her texts made it as if she had an electronic presence in the car and was there distracting the driver.
Court records showed that Ms. Colonna -- 17 at the time -- sent her boyfriend 62 texts per day on average, and sent approximately 100 texts total daily to her friends. The contents of the couple's texts -- including the messages on the day of the accident -- were sealed by the courts. In a deposition she called the attorney's pursuit of whether she "knew" that Mr. Best was driving "weird". Asked why she texted in her deposition she commented, "I'm a young teenager.
That's what we do
The Kuberts both lost a leg in the crash. [Image Source: NJ.com]
A state civil court found her not guilty, as the couple provided insufficient evidence and the judge was unsure if the state statute could be extended to a person not in the car. The Kuberts and their attorney appealed, and the state appeals court heard the case.
Ultimately the appeals court clarified that people texting drivers
be held to blame. But it still let the teenage girl off the hook, arguing that the evidence was insufficient to show she knew Mr. Best was driving at the time. The court wrote:
In this appeal, we must also decide whether plaintiffs have shown sufficient evidence to defeat summary judgment in favor of the remote texter. We conclude they have not.
That ruling left the Kuberts dissatisfied; they feel that the teen texting the driver was as much to blame as the driver and they should both face serious life changing punishments, given how the pair's actions changed the injured couple's lives.
IV. Governor Christie: Court Goofed
The case is generating a backlash. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) -- never one to avoid speaking his mind -- told local radio station
New Jersey 101.5
that while justice appeared served in the suit against the driver, the suit against his girlfriend who was not in the car was ridiculous. He attacked the court ruling saying the responsibility not to drive recklessly is the driver's and no one else's.
He comments, "You have the obligation to keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel and pay attention to what you're doing."
The ruling made NJ Governor Chris Christie sick to his stomach. [Image Source: Getty Images]
a number of residents and they seemed to feel the same, arguing that the court's opinion was dangerous and made no sense. Joe Applegate told the station, "That's completely absurd, just because [the texter] know you're driving doesn't mean, it really doesn't mean they know [the driver is] looking at it."
Louise McKellip comments, "Even talking to the driver can distract them, so they are going to arrest for someone who simply talked to someone who is driving?"
But like it or not, that's the precedent in the state of New Jersey for now, until a higher court overrules the ruling. Since the plaintiffs lost the case, that case won't see a federal appeal, so it might be some time before the decision could be potentially overturned with another case. Thus for now penalties for texting a driver becomes the latest way in which the police state is looking to help protect us from ourselves.
Superior Court of NJ's Appellate Division
Fox News
"Death Is Very Likely The Single Best Invention Of Life" -- Steve Jobs
Related Articles
Obama Admin. to Supreme Court: Allow Warrantless Smartphone Searches
August 22, 2013, 7:12 PM
New Jersey Bill Would Allow Cops to Search Your Cell Phone Messages, Calls After Crash
June 12, 2013, 4:30 PM
California -- Touching Paper Maps While Driving: Okay; Touching GPS/Cell Phone Maps: Illegal
April 8, 2013, 1:13 PM
Scientific Study Links 16,000 Deaths to Texting and Talking While Driving
September 24, 2010, 9:12 AM
Study: Teen Girls Average 80 Texts Per Day
April 20, 2010, 8:33 AM
Latest Headlines
BMW 530e hybrid will get Wireless Charging Pad in 2018
September 26, 2017, 8:02 AM
Lyft Steps into the Autonomous Car Market
July 22, 2017, 7:02 AM
30 People will get new Tesla Model 3 vehicles on July 28
July 11, 2017, 8:24 AM
Dubai announces passenger drone plans.
February 14, 2017, 7:56 AM
Lucky LA Residence
January 28, 2017, 4:00 AM
Debuted at CES 2017 - Corning Gorilla Glass Concept Car
January 7, 2017, 3:02 AM
More Headlines
Most Popular Articles
Latest Blog Posts
Google Amazon Feud affects Customers
Elroy Bethell
Dec 6, 2017, 6:55 AM
Amazon Marketplace – Now Features Pet Profiles
Elroy Bethell
Dec 5, 2017, 6:17 AM
Apple iOS 11.2 – Fixes bug in iOS 11
Elroy Bethell
Dec 3, 2017, 7:02 AM
Amazon Alexa – Recognizes Different Voices & Gives Different Reponsesma
Elroy Bethell
Dec 2, 2017, 9:25 AM
Kardiaband – FDA Approved Medical Device for Apple Watch
Elroy Bethell
Nov 30, 2017, 7:45 AM
Samsung Graphene Batteries – Promise 12 Minute Charging
Elroy Bethell
Nov 29, 2017, 7:20 AM
Samsung Galaxy S9 - May Launch with on-screen fingerprint sensor.
Elroy Bethell
Nov 28, 2017, 6:25 AM
Cyber Monday 2017 – Do's and Don'ts
Elroy Bethell
Nov 27, 2017, 7:38 AM
Givenchy VR Googles – Fashion Reality Meets Virtual Reality
Elroy Bethell
Nov 25, 2017, 8:40 AM
Firefox Quantum Browser – Soon to Detect Hacked Websites
Elroy Bethell
Nov 24, 2017, 8:45 AM
Elon Musk Completes World Largest Lithium Ion Battery
Elroy Bethell
Nov 23, 2017, 8:45 AM
Uber hacked – Pays Hackers for Secrecy
Elroy Bethell
Nov 22, 2017, 7:25 AM
German Regulators ban Children's smartwatches
Elroy Bethell
Nov 21, 2017, 7:30 AM
Fake Mobile Apps – Black Friday Shoppers Beware
Elroy Bethell
Nov 20, 2017, 6:54 AM
Quantum Chips and Google
Saimin Nidarson
Nov 12, 2017, 6:45 AM
More Blog Posts
Copyright 2018 DailyTech LLC. -
RSS Feed
About Us
Terms, Conditions & Privacy Information
Kristopher Kubicki


text:
Men's Team
City and Black Aces launch School of Football clinics
sof south africa
Members of City's much-praised School of Football arrived in Johannesburg earlier this week to launch a three-year coaching partnership with Mpumalanga Black Aces Football Club.
Three days of football clinics will commence today at the Greek Sporting Club near Linksfield, Johannesburg providing over 150 players aged between U6 and U11 with top level coaching delivered by City's UEFA qualified youth coaches Simon Hewitt, Jonny Marsh, Lewis Childs, Chris McCarthy and Nick Cushing.
Furthermore, a surprise for the youngsters is that they will accompany the visiting coaches to watch the Blues in action against PSL side Supersport United at Loftus Stadium on Sunday as part of the Nelson Mandela Football Invitational.
The three-year partnership between Black Aces and the Club, will see City's youth coaches travelling to South Africa to conduct coaching clinics three times a year. There will also be one of the age group teams from the South African side travelling to England in September to spend seven days in Manchester, training and playing matches at the Blues' academy.
"From a Mpumalanga Black Aces perspective, we are very excited about the School of Football partnership with Manchester City as we look to provide our young players with the best in technical coaching from an early age which can only be of value to our club as far as the future is concerned," said Mpumalanga Black Aces co-chairman and CEO Mario Morfou.
Patrick Vieira, Head of City's Elite Development Squad, said: "South Africa's love of football was clear for the world to see during both the World Cup, and most recently the Cup of Nations. The national pride shown for hosting both tournaments is a testament to how the country and people embrace the sport.
It's a privilege for Manchester City to be a part of South Africa's youth football development by passing on our expertise to the Black Aces coaches, at a time when the country is fast becoming a force in world football.
...Patrick Vieira
"Through shared learning, both clubs' can work together in order to provide children with a holistic football experience that places equal importance on football and education."
City's School of Football manager Gavin Rhodes added: "This is the beginning of an exciting project for MCFC SoF. We are very much looking forward to working with the young players and coaching team at the Black Aces academy. Furthermore, this enables ourselves to provide a unique experience for select groups of players and coaches, who will be given the opportunity to visit our academy in Manchester over the next three years"


text:
Reserve your WonderCon 2016 hotel room now! There are 9 great hotels in our exclusive room block, near and around the Los Angeles Convention Center ... spend Easter weekend (March 25–27) with us at WonderCon!
Reserve Your WonderCon 2016 Hotel Room Now!
WonderCon 2016 Announces Seventh Wave of Guests!
Three more great guests for WonderCon 2016, March 25–27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center!
Devourer of Words 033: A Writer's Resolutions
Marc Bernardin returns with some great advice for writers for the New Year!
WonderCon 2016 Badges Are Now Available!
Buy your badges NOW for WonderCon 2016, March 25–27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center! Badges will be available online only!
WonderCon 2016 Announces Sixth Wave of Special Guests!
Four more guests for WonderCon 2016, March 25–27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, brings our pre-holidays total to 24!
WonderCon 2016 Volunteer Registration Is Now Open!
Volunteer registration for WonderCon 2016, March 25–27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, is now open ... and you can be a part of this historic show!
Dilettante 035: Holiday Gift Suggestions for Comics People
Steve Lieber offers some gift tips for the holiday season and the comic artists in your life!
WonderCon 2016 Announces Fifth Wave of Special Guests!
The fifth wave of WonderCon 2016 special guests is here, bringing the total number of announced guests up to 20 for the event on March 25–27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center!
Book Clubs Now Accepting New Members!
We have a limited amount of spaces available in all four of our Graphic Novel Book Clubs ... the deadline to apply is Dec. 15, 2015!
Maggie's World 035: Changes
Maggie Thompson talks about how comics characters change over the years and how the current version of your favorite character may not be the one other people first encountered.
WonderCon 2016 Announces Fourth Wave of Special Guests!
WonderCon 2016 keeps moving ahead with four more special guests added to the line-up of writers and artists!
You Can Draw with Katie Cook 031: How to Draw a Concerned Turkey!
As Thanksgiving approaches, Katie Cook reaches out to the concerns of concerned turkeys everywhere in this month's tutorial.
Get Ready for the 2016 WonderCon Masquerade!
2016 is coming up fast! Get ready for the 12th Annual WonderCon Masquerade with our official rules and entry form!
WonderCon 2016 Announces Third Wave of Special Guests!
WonderCon's third wave of special guests is here!
November Discussions for Our 4 Book Clubs!
All four branches of the Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club met in November and discussed books!
Comic-Con 2016 Attendee Preregistration FAQ: Part Deux
With less than 24 hours left until Attendee Preregistration, Professor Toucan tackles your most urgent questions!
Attendee Preregistration: Class is in Session!
Professor Toucan is here to put your tech skills to the test!
Attendee Preregistration Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about buying, shipping, and selling badges? Our preregistration FAQ has you covered!
WonderCon 2016 Announces Second Wave of Special Guests!
WonderCon 2016's second group of special guests is announced for the event on March 25–27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center!
Comic-Con 2016 Attendee Preregistration is Here
Important info you need to participate in Attendee Preregistration Saturday, November 14 and some exciting new announcements!
Dilettante 034: Gratitude
Steve Lieber tells us about the things he's especially thankful for in comics ... after all, tis the season!
Book Club Members Hold Special Event!
All four branches of the Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Clubs came together in late October to talk to writer Joshua Williamson about his Nailbiter series, published by Image Comics!
Maggie's World 034: It's EPIC!
Maggie Thompson talks about epic comic book stories and the creators behind them!
Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival 2016 Call For Entries Opens Nov. 1!
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2016 Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival!
Follow WonderCon on Instagram!
Now you can follow WonderCon on Instagram with our brand new official account!


text:
This is a fresh start for both men. In the summer, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban put out feelers, wondering if Casey could be released from his deal and allowed to return to Dallas. In brushing back that attempt, MLSE quietly committed itself to the Ujiri/Casey pairing.
At least Casey knows he has a job one way or another.