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Motorists and travelers in autos as well as motorcycles are particularly at risk in collisions including big trucks because of the weight distinction between both kinds of automobiles. Cars weigh an average of 3,500 extra pounds, while huge industrial vehicles (referred to as semis, eighteen wheelers, and tractor-trailers) can evaluate approximately 80,000 pounds with their loads. In car-truck accidents, 98 percent of the casualties were individuals of the cars and truck. Caras Law Group are Chicago Lawyer and can help.
The dimension and weight of vehicles additionally affects just how they communicate with autos. Big trucks take longer to quit, are prone to rollovers and jackknifing, require even more space to earn turns, and have huge blind spots. In unsafe conditions, the trailers could occasionally turn out right into the lanes of various other vehicles. We are truck accident lawyers that can help.
Due to their fundamental risks to individuals in guest automobiles and also motorbikes, large industrial vehicles are regulated by government interstate trucking security regulations along with by Illinois regulations.
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Truck Driver Fatigue
Truck driver fatigue as well as sleepiness are conditions that cause reckless behavior such as failing to keep in the correct lane and also running off the roadway. Tired truckers are of such problem that in April of 2003, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) set up new hours of service guidelines to suppress truckers' problems with fatigue. While these laws have helped reduce the number of crashes, the United States National Transportation Safety Board still condemns chauffeur exhaustion as a potential consider 20-40% of vehicle accidents.
Sleep deprival hinders a person's ability to carry out a range of jobs, including those pertaining to owning and also running equipment. Usually a truck driver's fatigue is triggered by inadequate daily sleep, rather than a total lack of sleep. A truck driver's extended hrs of operation can create a scenario of continuous rest deprival by limiting a chauffeur's day-to-day rest.
When business chauffeurs become fatigued from too much day-to-day and weekly job hours, they substantially raise the risk of accidents that lead to death or serious injuries. Yet regardless of this major threat to public safety, regulations is often presented to Congress that requests longer hrs of service for the trucking market.
On January 4, 2004 the new government chauffeurs' hours-of-service regulations became efficient for Interstate chauffeurs of commercial car subject to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) Part 395. Specifically, the legislation boosted the number of hours truck drivers are allowed to run in a 24 hr period. The law permits Interstate truck drivers to drive 11 hrs in a work duration, ban driving after 14 hrs given that coming on-duty, and call for a minimum of 10 successive hours off-duty to re-qualify for a brand-new job duration.
While significant effort is being invested to better control and limit the variety of hrs medical professionals could operate in order to safeguard individual health, motorists are not used the same factor to consider as Congress continuouslies enhance the hours of service for the vehicle industry.
With miles and also miles of highway stretching out prior to them, the longer truckers can own the greater the possible earnings for vehicle firms. The ordinary trucker drives 125,000 miles a year, and that's on the reduced end of a standard. Trucking profits completed $610 billion in 2014 and incomes are anticipated to virtually double by 2015. It is very easy to see exactly how revenue can urge truckers to drive even more for longer hrs, with much shorter breaks, to raise their revenue.
Nevertheless, revenue is not the only variable affecting motorist exhaustion. A truck driver might fear to obtain residence for the weekend, or 'press through' to avoid website traffic snarls throughout heavy traffic. Vehicle firms may provide a motorist bonus offer for additional quits, or the driver may be attempting to offset time shed because of bad climate or web traffic.
Because there may be several aspects influencing a chauffeur's hrs of service, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration needs that chauffeurs and service providers keep logs, expense receipts, as well as various other paperwork that track their compliance with current Hours of Service regulations. Nevertheless, in order for existing legislations to hinder harmful actions they have to be effectively enforced.
Kenneth Mead, U.S. Transportation Department assessor general, affirmed April 5 prior to the Senate Commerce Committee on transportation safety programs. "We have actually carried out criminal examinations of egregious situations where trucking company authorities have actually been prosecuted for systematically requiring their chauffeurs to own well over of the limits," Mead indicated.
Log publication as well as hours policies need reinforcing due to the fact that dishonest providers and also vehicle drivers see infractions as "the expense of working," he claimed. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration retracted a proposition that would have called for on-board recorders as enforcement proof. Ever since, courts have actually ordered the firm to examine that choice.
Inning accordance with the American Trucking Association (ATA), in 2003 huge trucks hauled most of all freight transferred in the United States– over nine billion heaps. With an ever before enhancing number of tractor trailers on our roads, vehicle driver fatigue is a public safety concern. We have to mandate as well as apply practical hrs of service (HOS) limitations for the security of all drivers.


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thank you for bearing with me during my hiatus – i'm certain you spent that time away from me extremely wisely.
april, the joy of being an aries! as excited as heidi klum is for her annual out-of-this-world halloween bash, i feel this same way for my birthday. it is the blood i need to survive, the sushi that keeps me breathing, the inspiration that makes me who i am. this year's theme was sinsurella 2016, an 18th century ball where cinderella & marie antoinette's worlds collide.
"o, let them eat cake."
i will be sharing the pretty pictures of the vanity fair night starting at zuma with the great people in my life [and the amazing food + excitement] with you shortly…but for now, the night ended something like this:
sleeping or texting?
probably both. but i am not responsible for anything "weird" you may have received from me 😛

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It's a dog's life for increasingly odd Amanda Bynes who actually used a small puppy to hide her FACE as she went shopping.
Even for Amanda you have to admit this is a new level of crazy behaviour.
Earlier on Wednesday the 27-year-old former child actress arrived for her scheduled court appearance in a rather fetching bubblegum blue wig and after being processed quicker than you can say " Drake is ugly " – Amanda was free to carry on with her day.
And this consisted of a quick wig swap (we wouldn't accept anything less), grabbing a small pooch and heading out the door.
Not that the tiny pet seemed to mind the attention – we were just a bit concerned Amanda didn't have the clearest vision.
On theory is that because the actress and rapper is in the middle of a series of what seems like endless nose jobs , she isn't too keen to be photographed.
Perhaps in the coming weeks Amanda will use a variety of small animals as her mask, we don't recommend anything that bites.
Amanda barely spoke during her actual court appearance - the judge banned cameras, but reporters inside the room say she just appeared with her lawyer as a formality. She's due back on 26 August.
The court appearance is all down to Amanda's arrest in May - it's claimed she threw a bong out of the window of her NY apartment, which is reckless endangerment, drugs possession and tampering with evidence.
Amanda says that a policeman slapped her vagina, and that officers entered her apartment illegally.She's got a lot going on right now - not only has she got all her legal issues, but Amanda has more surgery on her nose planned. In a graphic rant yesterday, she claimed she'd have to have her nose rebroken and her bone 'shaved down'. UGH!
As if that wasn't too much information, the 27-year-old She's The Man star added: "My Surgeon Broke My Nose During My Surgery But Hasn't Finished My Nose! It's Still Broken And I Can't Breathe!"
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Nothing says "I'm sorry� like a binary code. A recent study conducted by greeting card giant Hallmark reports that 93 percent of women with Internet access use the Web to maintain relationships. The report (an online survey of 726 women) found that more than half of wired women (55 percent) have apologized via e-mail and 40 percent have gone so far as to send their apologies in the form of an e-card. Of course, sometimes sorry just doesn't cut it. Nearly 1 in 10 (11 percent) of the respondents say that they've given a friend or loved one the e-boot online. Ouch!
Sixty-eight percent of women with Internet access still make personal visits when making amends, but 16 percent would rather avoid confrontation and say "I'm sorry� by instant message.
Q: WHAT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION HAVE YOU USED TO SAY "I'M SORRY� TO SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU?


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The accident happened shortly after 3:30pm when a 39-foot-log collided with the boy's family as they were walking on the beach near Monkhouse Road in Crystal Beach.
The teen brother and toddler were with their grandfather when a large driftwood log began rolling. LaShaun Lovejoy Huff, 3, was killed after the log rolled about four feet down the sand dune before striking him. The teen and grandfather both tried to stop the log from striking the little boy.
Investigators say the log is about 39 feet in length, three feet in diameter and weighs several hundred pounds. Rescue crews tried to save Huff using four-wheel-drive vehicles to push the log away but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies believe the log was at the top of a beach dune and the disturbance in the sand when the family walked by may have caused it to shift and then roll.
The toddler's teenage brother was also injured and transported to UTMB. Relatives were at the hospital with the teen but they did not want to talk about the accident.
The grandfather also received some minor injuries, but the teen brother was the only one transported.


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Unwanted Thoughts When Trying To Sleep
When one is sitting around, the mind seems to wonder. Doesn't matter that you are reading, watching television, or playing on the Internet. As they say, the mind has a mind of it's own.
Have you ever been in bed and things come up in your mind that you did not want to dwell upon? How hard was it for you to focus on something more suitable to your taste at night? Seems those thoughts you didn't want to dwell upon seem to keep coming up, even as far as 'seeing them in the mind's eye'. This has cost me lots of sleepless nights!
I have often wondered how one could control the mind to keep thoughts from showing up that one didn't want to have there. I know it happens more when you are very tired and the mind plays tricks on you. It knows it's hard for you to fight off these thoughts when you are too tired.
I believe, if we were to go to bed thinking on God's Word, then this would be in the forefront of our minds. These unwanted thoughts would be crowded out with the scriptures, giving you a reprieve from the longing to sleep – sleep would come naturally. I know, when my sleep gets interfered with, it is hard to keep those thoughts away. Sometimes I do manage to get the Word on the brain and try and concentrate. But, then, it takes me longer to go to sleep. I pray one day that my mind will be in line with the Word, that those unwanted thoughts will no longer be in the recesses of my mind to bother me any longer!!
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I made the mistake of not leaving enough space for my index. I probably should have left 2-3 pages in the front of the journal for the index. Others have mentioned that it is hard to do forward planning in a bullet journal. It can be. I will often write the date for a future event in my daily task list as a note. As I review the past month when setting up the next, that note carries forward or is placed on the new month's calendar. Others have figured out ways of creating a spread with monthly calendars, but this journal is too small for that. Another difficulty is finding the monthly calendars. You can look at the index, but a long index takes time to look through. So I jumped on the bandwagon and purchased some washi tape. Just a little bit of washi tape on the edge of the paper for the month spread makes it easy to find it again. This one roll of tape should last a really long time. I found some inexpensive rolls at Walmart, but Martha Stewart has some pretty tapes too (below).
This style of journal is great because I really do use it as a mini-brain dump. Any sticky notes that get handed to me are immediately copied into my journal so I don't lose the information. Who hasn't lost a sticky note that became unstuck and floated away? Ideas that float around in my head are written down. I don't have to exert energy in the effort to try and remember something.
I'm staying more on task. Tasks are carried forward until done or until they become irrelevant. That "to-read" list has finally been collected and I'll know what books to get next. That project that I've wanted to start, now has a place to go. It really has helped reduce my stress. If you haven't tried bullet journaling, give it a look. It may work for you too.


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Modern Pueblo Styled Arizona House
Finding a home that resembles a pueblo isn't uncommon, especially in states like Arizona. Design firm Tate Studio Architects put a modern spin on the quintessential deserts home by including contemporary elements, an outdoor pool complete with a waterfall and glass accents walls. The interior is made up of the same neutral colors often found within mountain ranges. Light colored wood, stone columns and recessed wall windows aid in completing the designer's modernized pueblo concept. On the staircase, blue stone and glass has been crushed to make a partially translucent material. Metal rails accent the iridescent blue color. Cacti and clay can be found at every pueblo styled home. This house takes this fundamental concept and drives it to exciting heights.
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Stanly County is a body politic and corporate, a legal person capable of holding and managing property and possessing many powers conferred on it by law. It exercises its powers and discharges its responsibilities through its Board of Commissioners. The mission of the Stanly County Board of Commissioners is to provide leadership and support, and to advocate actions for an effective County Government that seeks to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations of the people of Stanly County.
The Board's major responsibilities include adopting the annual County budget, setting the County property tax rate, and assessing and establishing priorities on the many community needs, especially those related to health, education, welfare, mental health and the environment. The Board also makes appointments to citizen advisory committees. The Commission works with 30+ departments to serve the citizens of Stanly County.
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners is composed of seven members. Five members are elected from districts and two members are elected at-large for a period of four years on staggered terms. The members of the Board elect a chairman and vice chairman for a one year period. The Board's regularly scheduled meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the Commissioner's Meeting Room at the Stanly Commons facility located at 1000 N. First Street in Albemarle.
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BIKER MICE FROM MARSOriginal Medium: TV animation
Produced by: New World Entertainment
Created by: Rick Ungar
First Appeared: 1993
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Biker Mice from Mars follows the tradition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The most obvious point of similarity is that they give an impression of something thought up late at night, when people are competing to compose the most outlandish title, then construct a series to fit it. But a more important one is that they're funny animals with a violent edge to their humor. In fact, the three main biker mice
appear to have grievous violence in their background. There was an incident at one time in which Throttle, the leader, was nearly blinded; Modo, strong but gentle, lost an arm (and that's also probably where he got his eye patch); and Vinnie, who thinks he's good with the ladies, got half his face burned off.
They were survivors of an invasion of Mars from the planet Plutark. which needed Mars's natural resources because they'd squandered all their own. They hadn't chosen Earth as their destination when escaping the Plutarkians. but it's just as well they crash-landed near Chicago, because the Plutarkians had designs on Earth's resources too. In fact, the main villain, Lawrence Limburger, was an advance agent from Plutark. masquerading as a human industrialist.
The martians only resembled mice, of course — and even that went only so far. For example, they were the size of humans. And just to show they were strange, alien creatures, they had antennae like Dodo the Kid from Outer Space or the King of the Pollywogs. They did have a human cohort, a mechanic named Charlene, or Charley, whose shop, The Last Chance Garage, kept their vehicles in repair and served as their headquarters. Dedicated to the principle that there are three things you can count on, your brains, your bros and your bikes, the three waged a constant battle to save Earth from the evil plots of Lawrence Limburger (whose skyscraper headquarters, by the way, they repeatedly demolished, only to see it renewed without comment in each fresh episode).
Biker Mice from Mars was the creation of animation writer and executive Rick Ungar, who worked on cartoons based on Marvel Comics, such as Iron Man and Fantastic Four, before launching this one in 1993. The producer was New World Entertainment, which had previously done live-action versions of The Punisher and Brenda Starr. 65 episodes were made, spread out over three seasons.
Throttle's, Modo's and Vinnie's voices were done by Rob Paulsen (Yakko Warner), Dorian Harewood (Martian Manhunter in 21st century Batman) and Ian Ziering (Harry Osborn in Spider-Man), respectively. Charley's was Leeza Miller McGee (Wendigo in The Hulk). Lawrence Limburger was William Morgan Sheppard (minor voices in Justice League animation and Disney's Gargoyles).
The series was turned into a three-issue comic book series by Marvel. It was also revived as animation in 2006, but the new version, while a going concern in Europe and elsewhere, hasn't been aired yet in America. The storyline takes a new turn, with the protagonists defending their assets against feline-like aliens called Catatonians — showing wrecking Lawrence Limburger's building isn't all they can do.
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The Sarah Palin E-mail Privacy Act of 2009
As has been widely reported, Sarah Palin's Yahoo e-mail account has been breached, and its contents have been posted to wikileaks. Gawker.com is posting excerpts from the e-mail messages including photographs.
As usual, Orin Kerr (with some assists from his merry band of commenters) is doing a great job fleshing out the legal analysis. A crime has been committed, there can be no doubt, and Yahoo!'s lawyers will probably be kept up late tonight receiving and responding to incoming subpoenas and court orders.
I wanted to come at this story from a slightly different angle: I predict that some day we will look back on this breach as a watershed event in the history of statutory Internet privacy. As Dan and many others have noted in their articles, Congress often enacts privacy protecting legislation only in the wake of salient, sensationalized, harmful privacy breaches. Thus, Judge Bork's video rental records begat the Video Privacy Protection Act and the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer by a stalker with DMV records led, eventually, to the Drivers' Privacy Protection Act.
Compared to these examples, the breach of Sarah Palin's e-mail account is on a higher plane of salience and sensationalization. The most scrutinized woman in the country has dozens of her private correspondences pasted all over the blogs. Even if nothing is found in these messages which damages her or the campaign, and whether or not the perpetrators are caught, many will call for tougher privacy laws, and Congress and state legislatures will feel great pressure to deliver. And they won't just be targeting the breachers–many will criticize the Gawkers and Wikileaks for helping disseminate the e-mail messages (if not the Kerrs and Ohms and Washington Posts for linking to Gawker), so expect a fierce First Amendment debate. I can even see calls to make IP addresses easier to track. Mandatory data retention, anyone?
If I am right about this, expect the E-mail Privacy Act of 2009, and expect it to be a blockbuster. If you're an activist, government lawyer, e-mail provider, or scholar with an interest in information privacy, I advise you to start putting together your statutory wish lists.


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User friendly, mobile first, User eXperience (commonly called UX) … Many terms we are using in our Web Marketing Jargon. You certainly have seen these terms on your twitter feeds or even on digital blogs. Why UX is also trendy? Probably because Businesses just realized that they need to be user-centric: being only business-centric is not an option anymore.
In this new digital era, we need to differentiate ourselves, especially on the Internet where thousands of webpages and apps are created and screened every day. To do so, BtoB or BtoC companies need to bring satisfaction to their customers. And user experience is all about that: improve the level of satisfaction for each touch point of the brand or the business.
And one of the many topics we need to look at is to have a good User Interaction (also call UI), whatever the device we use.
How can we make the difference between an App, a Website and a mobile website?
One key point we need to clarify: a mobile website is not an App! With all this jargon, a concrete example will be the best way to explain it. Let's have a look to the case of Airbnb.
In this example, Airbnb created a dedicated App we can upload on App Store or Play Store (according your smartphone, iPhone or Android). All the content and the interface is completely different compared to the desktop website.
On the other hand, Airbnb developed a website, available on laptop, and they adapted the web design according to the device: tablet, mobile or PC. These two interfaces (computer and mobile version) look quite similar, but the menu and the structure are finally different. The mobile website is completely adapted to the mobile usage.
What are the differences between "mobile first" and "mobile friendly"
The term "Mobile friendly" is generally associated with a website well-designed for a mobile device. Actually, the website interface has to respect responsive design principles in order to structure the content and allow simple and comfortable navigation.
Mobile first & friendly are both about usability and readability. The difference is about the design process:
- Mobile friendly is the original website which adapts the interface according to the device. As a starting point, the website was initially designed for a desktop and the display looks different
- Mobile first is a dedicated website, completely designed for mobiles. This is mainly a content strategy approach, allowing to adapt the structure and the amount of information according to a mobile usage.
From the Airbnb example, the computer website and the mobile website have a similar Look and Feel, but the main menu has been minified and adjusted according to the device. This is what we call a mobile-first website.
Why websites should be all mobile-friendly?
Mobile usage is still growing!
Nothing new: smartphones are our new "handy", as German called it. It allows us to be connected everywhere in (almost) any circumstances! According to Global Web Index, mobiles are performing better than laptops in some online activities (chat, social network etc.)
It's good for your SEO
That is a point we should not neglect: among the many Google Bot criteria, the responsiveness of the website is an important element.
Why? Because the Google algorithm & SEO are all about user-experience. It's actually quite simple: a good SEO is a content designed for users, with a content hierarchy, good key words and titles, clear URLs, optimization and readability!
[#TOOLS] How to check if your site is mobile-friendly?
- Webmaster tools (by Google)
- Test My Site (by Google)
- Mobi Ready
Don't hesitate to share your tools in comments 😉
The most efficient insight come from a user point of view. A simple test on the right device is essential. We can also put in place different user tests, such as guerrilla testing, to make sure that the navigation is intuitive.
Leveraging mobile for you web strategy: definitely worth considering
Web strategy is a complex environment: usage is different, devices are different, customers and behaviour are different. But mobile trend is absolute and a cross-device strategy need to be implemented.
To know more about mobile:
- 30 mobile website design tips by Creative Bloq
- What is mobile-friendly design by mobile 1st
- UX is not UI but UI is UX by Luna web (French blog)
- Mobile Marketing Statistics by Smart Insight


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I'm Katie and I'm a mother of three. I'm married to Alex and we live in London.
Before I had my children, I was a teacher for seven years. I taught in both state and private schools. During my career I taught in one of London's leading preparatory schools, which was deemed outstanding by Ofsted twice while I was there. I have also tutored privately for ten years, successfully preparing children for their SATs, 7+, 8+ and 11+ exams.
While teaching I realised I wanted to help parents understand how their children were being taught in the classroom, and to provide them with a service that would explain lesson terminology and methodology. I often heard things like, "James can't do bridge division and I tried to explain it to him but he wouldn't listen to me. He kept saying 'you're teaching it the WRONG way, Mummy!'" I believe teaching should be totally transparent. What if helping your child with their homework could be simpler, less stressful? What if there was a bank of information that within a few seconds could tell you exactly what number bonds are or how to identify a complex sentence?
I want to help parents access the ways in which core subjects like English and Mathematics are taught in their child's classroom. I've created a bank of short video tutorials that parents and children can tap into at home or on the go. Katie's Classroom is a way of helping with homework, sharing in learning or supporting the extension or revision of knowledge of topics covered at school.
I want Katie's Classroom to be as close to having a teacher in your own home as possible. My video tutorials are designed to help you support your child's learning, be that helping them to grasp a new concept, become confident in their knowledge or extend their understanding and improve their focus on a subject. They are high quality, easy to understand, bite-sized videos delivered by a qualified teacher that can be used time and time again.


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Alps Welding provides custom fabrication services to North America's largest design engineers, equipment designers and plant operators in many different process industries. Backed by 40-plus years of experience, the Woodbridge, Ont.-based manufacturer can handle even the most complex and time-sensitive projects in the oil and gas extraction and refining, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals, steelmaking, mining, food processing, pharmaceutical, power generation and water treatment markets.
The chemical market
A multinational chemical company, for example, commissioned Alps Welding to manufacture two large heat exchangers measuring 40 feet in length and each weighing more than 125,000 pounds. Alps Welding fabricated the shells, assembled the internals, and inserted and expanded all of the tubes. It also hydrotested the units in its 55,000-square-foot facility before shipping them on specialized 120-foot long trailers from Woodbridge to Sarnia, Ont.
Water treatment industry
For a client in the water treatment sector, Alps Welding fabricated a heater and storage tank, which were designed to stack on top of each other vertically. The fit of the one vessel on top of the other was critical and very difficult to correct in the field. Thanks to Alps Welding's capacity to handle 30 feet under the hook and lift 70 tons, it was able to safely trial-fit the vessels in their correct orientation at the plant before shipping them to the site.
Oil and gas sector
A customer in the oil and gas industry commissioned Alps Welding to fabricate a sophisticated flare drum with complicated internals. The unit weighed more than 155,000 pounds, and had a 15-foot diameter shell and an 18-foot by 18-foot shipping envelope. Alps Welding fabricated the vessel and partially insulated it prior to shipment, which saved work at the site.
Educated in the markets it serves
Alps Welding goes beyond just fabricating vessels for these markets. The manufacturer understands each sector it serves.
"Within each industry, we understand and comply with industry and client specifications and quality requirements," explains Dennis Dussin, the president of Alps Welding. "We are on the approved vendor list as a direct supplier or subcontractor for many major plant operators across North America, and we are frequently audited by existing customers and regulatory authorities to maintain our status as one of the highest quality fabricators in every industry we serve."
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By: Sandy Nene I am sure many of you have experienced being bullied. Whether it was at school by the 'cool kids' or at home by your big brother. There are many ways that one could be bullied. As bloggers, we all love working with brands, it gives us growth and makes us look 'cool' or 'legit' towards fellow bloggers – but my question is, is it ALWAYS good for us, our blogs and our readers? I have worked with so many brands as a blogger and that has only started after a year I've started blogging, I've had both bad and good experiences working with these brands (of which I won't mention) and doing research from more experienced bloggers has helped me realise what I'm worth.
Free Stuff Won't Pay The Bills
As much as most PR companies don't like admitting it, when they send you free stuff; they are actually bribing you. It's either they expect you to write something good about their brand/product or they are trying to find a way to win you and make you do stuff for them and also try blackmailing you by promising to send you more free stuff in return to publish their press release (that most of the time isn't relevant to what you write about or what your readers may be interested in). We all love free stuff and it isn't easy turning them away, this is a difficulty that new bloggers come across. If you are a student and really want to start making money from your blog, you should start knowing what you're worth. Charging PR companies for reviews, competitions and press releases is never an easy step to take but at the end of the day it needs to be taken – you can save up that money and start investing on your blog.
Here's What You Could Start Investing For:
- A domain for your blog.
- A nice, good looking and unique theme.
- A Logo.
- Business cards.
- Petrol/transport money when covering events and attending meetings.
- Your Bandwidth
When PR companies send you stuff for you to publish on your blog it's never wrong to respond saying "Hi_____ thanks so much for contacting me. Here are my rates (attached), let me know if you need any further info. Looking forward to hearing from you. Kind regards_____" if that PR company really care about you, your blog and your readers, they might consider replying and then you could start negotiating prices and so forth. At first, some publicists may not reply – why? Because you stood up for yourself, your blog and your readers – you are looking at yourself as a professional, your blog as your brand/business and your readers as valued customers/audience. Honestly… you'll never see me browsing through a blog that's full of press releases and not quality content. I love quality and hearing people's thoughts.
However, there are brands which are always nice working with… brands who care about you and really wanna see you grow. Don't chase them away, hold on and stay loyal to them. There are brands who are relevant to your blog, don't be afraid to share or write about them when you see a need to (remuneration free). Look out for my next post where I'll be explaining to you when is the right time to start charging for editorial on your blog.
Here's a short definition of bullying I found on Wikipedia: Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively to impose domination over others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception, by the bully or by others, of an imbalance of social or physical power. Behaviors used to assert such domination can include verbal harassment or threat, physical assault or coercion, and such acts may be directed repeatedly towards particular targets. Justifications and rationalizations for such behavior sometimes include differences of class, race, religion, gender, sexuality,appearance, behavior, or ability. If bullying is done by a group, it is called mobbing. The target of bullying is sometimes referred to as a "victim "
Are you or your blog being bullied? What are you doing to stop this? What do you love or hate about working with brands?


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I started calling around the last couple of weeks trying to get a handle on how Clearfield 161 and the new hybrid Clearfield XL8 were yielding. It did not take long to figure out that they were having another good year. But then again, most rice yields that I am hearing about are pretty good.
I will have to defer the proverbial good or bad year question to my agronomy counterpart, Chuck Wilson. However, in the case of Clearfield rice yields, it is important to remember that this is only the second year of full market availability for this rice (three if you count the 24C year). Having worked on the development of this technology, I must admit I am impressed with how well it has done.
A few things have gone right for Clearfield. First, both this year and last year started off wet. I cannot stress enough how important good moisture is for controlling red rice and other weeds with Newpath. Some people learned a little more about that this year, but in general, performance of the herbicide was good.
Many growers that I spoke with used a reduced or full rate of Command pre ahead of the sequential post program with Newpath this year; others used a reduced rate of Facet or other appropriate tank-mixtures to round out the weed spectrum of Newpath.
For the most part I feel confident that growers have figured the Clearfield system out from a weed control standpoint after two years of use.
Probably the next factor for success has been yields. Clearfield 161 has the yield potential of Cypress. Clearfield 121 and 141 historically can yield around 160 with fluctuations as high as 190. For the last two years these varieties have pretty much hit the maximum.
Not everything has been perfect. The number one question about Clearfield I was asked this year was, "How late can I put this stuff out without hurting the rice?" The problem was late-season red rice escapes.
It is important to point out that Newpath is currently labeled for a maximum of 8 ounces per season. That is two 4-ounce applications.
However, we had several studies this year in cooperation with BASF Corporation looking at late applications of Newpath and at a new herbicide (Beyond) that may be registered for use on Clearfield rice. So, far we have not observed any injury on either Clearfield 161 or Clearfield XL8.
We have now applied these herbicides all the way up to seedhead emergence and flowering. It has become clear after this year that one more herbicide option is needed to clean up subsequent flushes and late-season escapes. I hope that this is a minor need and does not become the standard.
I think it is the right thing to do if we can get a label to avoid out-crossing scenarios.
I was impressed this year with the consistency of the Newpath programs that I saw. This includes everything from barnyardgrass control to morningglory suppression. That is not to say that Newpath stood alone; there were a lot of tank-mixes. But everywhere I went this year, no matter what field I was looking at, the farmer or consultant would say, "Hey do have a minute to come over here and look at this Clearfield rice?"
Also, these fields have remained relatively clean through harvest!
A word of caution going into next year — at the beginning of this article I mentioned the moisture we have had the last couple of years. I still strongly encourage you to consider your ability to get water to a field before you make the decision to grow Clearfield and use Newpath herbicide. In a dry spring, we may find a totally different situation with Newpath performance.
Also, read the label carefully when it comes to the sequential post program. I have been told that the application timings will be adjusted this fall. In our trials, the best performance from a sequential post program has been to go out with the first shot at two- to three-leaf red rice and then come back 10 to 14 days later with the next.
Also, an upfront application of Command has proven to help the program this year.
From what I am hearing, a lot of folks are planning on using Clearfield next year or increasing their planted acres. Seed availability may be an issue. Seed booking for 2004 has already begun.
Bob Scott is the University of Arkansas Extension weed specialist. [email protected].


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Do you ever want something so bad that it just aches to even think about it?
That's the way I've been lately...just aching to begin the process of living a simpler life.
Okay - that's an oxymoron if there ever WAS one. If you knew me you would know this to be true. In all honesty, I like stuff. No, not elaborate overly expensive kind of stuff - just cool stuff. I enjoy watching DVD's, listening to my music (always been a major movie and music fan), and my new home hobby of taking and printing out photographs.
Oh, and antiques. I enjoy purchasing an antique here and there as well.
I like going on vacations, although we haven't gone on one in nearly two years.
Books are a fun thing, too. One can never have enough books - especially history books!
Did I mention that I enjoy going out to eat?
See what I mean? I am caught up in this capitalistic furry.
And I don't want to stop. Well, I do...*sigh*
Now, I must say, what we buy is all paid for with cash - no credit cards allowed.
That's a plus. And, like any enjoyable habit, the items purchased are not necessarily necessary, but they are items that we enjoy.
But, lately, especially with what's going on in our nation and the world, we have found our priorities shifting...leaning toward traditionalism...self-survival.
My dream of living a traditional life in an old home in an older and more rural area is one I've had as far back as I can remember. In fact, on our very first date, Patty and I spoke of this very thing.
Unfortunately, because of extenuating circumstances - as well as our own foolishness combined - our possibility of this dream became out of reach. And that's what aches.
Which is why I said that we plan to begin the process. Before it's too far out of reach.
What I am asking of my blogger friends, since so many of us share the same Christian beliefs, is for prayers of guidance.
And strength.
I know I won't totally stop buying "cool" things.
But, maybe - just maybe - I can slow down enough and, instead of buying that remastered for the 5th time Who 'Tommy" CD, I can put the money I would have spent in a 'move out' fund and, the more I see that account grow, the more it will entice me to add to it.
That's what I am hoping to do.
But, prayers of strength and guidance is what I need.
If the good Lord's willin' and the creek don't rise (and lots o' prayers), quite possibly mine and Patty's dream from all those years ago might just happen.
Thanks for letting me air this.
Back to history/reenacting next blog - - - I promise.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
My Dream - - A New Year's Resolution (with your help)
Posted by Historical Ken at 5:04 PM
3 comments:
- Mrs. G said...
You got it! We pray for your family anyway but we'll redouble our efforts. :-)
p.s. remember, there's always the "get fired and foreclosed on" method of self sufficiency. :-)
- January 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM
- Amy said...
I'm on it, Ken! :) We're kind of doing the same thing over here, so here's to....well, new beginnings!
Take care,
- January 6, 2010 at 10:19 PM
- Historical Ken said...
Paris and Amy - Thanks so much from the bottom of my (and Patty's) heart.
I feel I know you both (and a couple other bloggers) as well as I know my neighbors, and I appreciate your friendships.
- January 7, 2010 at 9:23 PM
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In Spacecamp, which opens Friday, five kids and their instructor are accidentally blasted into orbit aboard a NASA space shuttle.
In the movie and in one of five TV commercials, which began airing last week, the instructor (Kate Capshaw) shouts, ``Launch us or we`re going to explode!``
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The commercial in question, he argues, ``had to convey why they launched the shuttle in the movie. If we didn`t do that, the TV audience might not understand the whole dramatic point of the movie. And it`s clear that they don`t explode.``
It`s also clear that 20th Century-Fox is concerned about the charge of exploitation. A battery of publicists and the film`s stars all are quick to say the film was in the making long before the Challenger explosion.
At one point, 20th Century-Fox considered dedicating the film to the memory of the late astronauts -- or mentioning them in ad copy -- but dropped both plans because, according to the film`s executive producer, Leonard Goldberg, ``that could have been interpreted as exploitation.``
Bethlyn Hand, director of the Motion Picture Association of America`s advertising division, approved the ad. The potential controversy ``never occurred to me,`` she explains, ``and even if someone had pointed it out, I`m still not sure I would have had a problem with it. This is simply a movie, and I don`t equate it with the tragedy.``


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Actress Rae Dawn Chong was in the news Friday (July 19) for some controversial remarks she made about her "Color Purple" co-star Oprah Winfrey — including calling her "vile" and dropping the n-word.
Naturally, some damage control was in order, so Chong went the Paula Deen route and posted the above video on YouTube. Chong says:
In reference to the giant s***storm, that I caught this morning — thank you, TMZ. I have to say — out of context, it's a most unfortunate choice of words and I regret it. In context, I was actually complimenting Oprah. So if you get a chance, you should listen to the whole interview. Do I have issues with her? Yes. Am I perfect? No. Do I take back everything I said? No. Am I in pain that it's caused pain, to me, to her? Yes.
Would I use the n-word in reference to something historical? Probably not because this is such a horrible time right now, with the Trayvon Martin thing, with all the racial issues, it just isn't right. So, I regret that. But I have a too frank, maybe some say I have a big mouth and it's just too bad. I'm in pain about it too because taken out of context it sounds really bad. In context, I was actually complimenting Oprah. And that's all I got to say about it.
What do you think? Does that clear it up? And for the record, we tried very hard to find the full interview and not just the excerpts TMZ posted online, but we could not. Matty P's Radio Happy Hour website does not have the Chong interview in its archives.


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Offer your clients a reward for each new client they bring as, such as a couple of free prints, a special discount, or some other reward that doesn't cost you too much but has high perceived value. Remember, word-of-mouth is powerful stuff, so friends telling friends about your business is incredibly valuable. After all, we're all far more likely to take a friend's advice than to decide to hire someone after seeing a Facebook ad. But don't forget about other business owners as well!
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Businesses that are targeting the same audience, but are providing non-competing services can be a great source of referrals, so attend networking events and industry meetups and introduce yourself! For example, if you're in the wedding photography industry, consider approaching florists, caterers, wedding planners, and other business owners in the wedding industry. You'd be amazed just how loyal to each other business owners can be once they really hit it off. If you're not a fan of conferences and other social events, come a bit earlier and take a few pictures of the venue before the wedding starts and send the shots to the owner after a couple of days, telling them how much you appreciate referrals. It doesn't cost you anything, and you just might end up with a new client.


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Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind.
–Patanjali, author of the Yoga Sutras
Yoga is skilled in action.
Yoga is 99% practice, and 1% theory.
–Pattabhi Jois, founder of Ashtanga Yoga
Whether you are sick or weak, young, old or even very old, you can succeed in yoga if you practice dilligently.
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Sirloin's on sale at Brookshire's this week, and while nothing beats a big juicy steak, you can also whip up a batch of fajitas with a sirloin, too. Try this recipe!
Sirloin Fajitas
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 10 minutes
2 Tbs olive or peanut oil
12 oz top sirloin steak, cut into strips
4 cups fresh or frozen red and green bell pepper slices
2 cups onion slices
1/4 cup bottled fajita sauce
4 whole wheat tortillas
Shredded lettuce, cheese; sour cream; salsa
Heat oil in a large skillet. Over medium high heat, quickly cook the steak, peppers and onions—about 10 minutes, or until meat is done and veggies are crisp-tender. Stir in the fajita sauce and simmer until heated through. Divide among 4 warmed tortillas. Add your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, cheese, sour cream and tortillas.
Nutritional information:
Per serving: 458 calories. Total fat: 17 grams (4 gr saturated fat); 76 milligrams cholesterol; 453 mg sodium; 31 grams carbohydrates; 9 gr fiber; 36 gr protein.


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Brown bread: DIY cleanser
"Remove the crusts from a fresh slice and roll them each into a ball," says Sally Hornsey, author of Make Your Own Skin Care Products.
"Roll a ball over your cheeks, nose, forehead and chin (avoid the eyes), using a new ball for each area. The bread will pick up dirt, grime and excess oil from your skin."
Banana: DIY face mask
"If the weather is cold and you spend most of the day in air-conditioned or centrally heated rooms, skin can become dehydrated," says skin therapist Nataliya Robinson of the Michaeljohn Salon, London. "A mask once a week will help nourish the skin. Make your own by combining one ripe mashed banana, a tsp of honey or maple syrup and 10 drops of lemon juice. Mix and apply to clean skin for 10 minutes. Rinse."
Soured cream: DIY moisturising mask
: "Soured cream makes a great DIY mask, especially for dry skin," says Janey Lee Grace, author of How To Look Great Naturally... Without Ditching The Lipstick. "Smooth on, leave for 15 minutes, and wash off with a warm flannel. It is beautifully moisturising."
Raw oats: DIY exfoliating mask scrub
"Take two or three teaspoons of raw oats and crush by hand," says Nataliya. "Mix with pure honey and a quarter tsp of apple cider vinegar until it forms a smooth paste. Use more honey if it seems too dry. Next, add one drop of tea tree oil to aid healing. Apply in circular movements, leave for 15 minutes and rinse with tepid water."
Beetroot: DIY lip gloss
"Peel a small beetroot and chop into small cubes, add two tsps of sugar and place in a microwave for a 30-second blast," says Sally. "Leave to rest for a minute before another 30 second blast or until the sugar has dissolved and the beetroot has softened slightly. Add a tsp of olive oil, stir well and apply using a lip brush. Keep in the fridge, but discard after three days."
Apple cider vinegar: DIY hair detangler
"Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar after shampooing and conditioning," says Sally. "Vinegar closes the hair cuticles and removes unwanted oily residue. Since residue coats the hair causing it to look dull, removing residue gives your hair more shine. By closing the cuticles, the hair will be smoother and have fewer tangles. Any vinegar will do, but using apple cider vinegar will see the best results."
Flour: DIY dry shampoo
"This one's easy!" says Janey Lee. "The best way of doing it is to keep plain flour in a salt shaker – one where the holes aren't too small. Use it in the same way as normal dry shampoo – gently rub it in, leave for 20 seconds or so, then fluff and brush it out. Corn starch works well too."
Cucumber: DIY breath freshener
"Stick a slice of cucumber to the roof of your mouth for about 30 seconds or so and it will eradicate bad breath," says Dr Mervyn Druian from the London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry.
Brown sugar: DIY exfoliator
"Mix a tbsp of brown sugar with one tbsp of olive oil," says Nataliya. "Next, gently massage the scrub into your skin in a circular movement, but without pressing too hard. Make sure to rinse thoroughly after use."
Vodka: DIY hairspray
"Take a quarter of a cup of water, add the juice of one lemon, two tbsps of sugar and one drop of vodka. Put into a spray bottle and spritz," says Janey Lee. "If a stronger hold is required, add more sugar."
Eggs: DIY face pack
"In addition to eating eggs for breakfast, try applying the whites to your face," says dermatologist Dr Murad, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA, US. "The albumen tightens the appearance of the skin and improves the look of a tired complexion, as well as helping to hydrate."
Avocado: DIY intense hair treatment
"Mix half a ripe avocado with two whisked eggs, two half eggshells of olive oil or other light vegetable oil and 50ml purified water," says trichologist Philip Kingsley. "Work the mixture in with your fingertips, leave for 10 minutes and then wash off."
Camomile tea: DIY cleanser
"Daily cleansing is vital even if you do not wear make-up," says Nataliya. "During winter and early spring, your cleansing procedure must be gentle. The right cleanser will leave your skin feeling fresh and clean, not tight and dry. If you feel that your skin is irritated, wash it with cool camomile tea, which can provide a real tonic for your skin."
Coconut milk: DIY body moisturiser
"With so many body moisturisers containing coconut milk, why not use the real thing?" asks Janey Lee. "Mix some high quality coconut milk with the same amount of purified water and add a few drops of sweet almond oil. Warm the liquid gently and top up roughly one quarter of the total amount with coconut oil. Allow to cool and hey presto!"
Milk powder: DIY bath soak
"Sprinkle a handful of milk powder (full-fat, semi-skimmed or skimmed) into a warm bath before a long soak," says Sally. "Lactic acid found in milk is a skin softener and helps to make skin baby soft!"


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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of Thailand King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
"The people of India and I join the people of Thailand in grieving the loss of one of the tallest leaders of our times, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was widely revered by his people. My thoughts are with his countless well-wishers and family," the Prime Minister said.
The Thai King, the world's longest-reigning monarch, died on Thursday in Bangkok at the age of 88, according to the Royal Household Bureau.
The King, who died at 3.52 p.m. (8.52 a.m. GMT), ruled the kingdom for seven decades and was revered by the Thai public as a semi-divine figure, Efe news reported.
He passed away in Siriraj Hospital, where he had received hemodialysis treatment on October 8 after his health worsened during the weekend.


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British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a retired judge on Thursday to chair a public inquiry into the devastating west London fire that killed at least 80 people, as more high-rise buildings across the country failed fire-safety tests.
May chose Martin Moore-Bick, a retired court of appeal judge, to head the investigation into the June 14 Grenfell Tower blaze.
"I am determined that there will be justice for all the victims of this terrible tragedy and for their families who have suffered so terribly," May said.
Fire safety experts expressed shock at how quickly the public housing tower block became engulfed in flames after a blaze began in a refrigerator. Attention has focused the building's new aluminum cladding installed during a recent renovation, and authorities want answers fast because thousands of other buildings in the country could be affected.
Hundreds of local government-owned buildings across Britain are being tested to see whether their cladding is fire-resistant. So far, all have failed — 137 buildings in 41 areas.
The 100 percent failure rate has led to claims that fire safety standards in construction have been dangerously flouted or watered down.
David Orr, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, said there was no point continuing the tests because they had produced a "conclusive" result: that aluminum composite cladding "simply does not pass these tests and is deemed unsafe."
Orr said the tests had revealed a "systematic failure" around the development, manufacture and regulation of cladding.
Some Grenfell residents expressed skepticism that a judge-led inquiry would uncover the truth behind the tragedy, but Moore-Bick said his inquiry would be "open, transparent and fair."
But he also dampened expectations, expressing doubts that the probe would be broad enough to satisfy all the survivors. The scope of his inquiry would be limited to the start of the fire, its rapid development and how it can be prevented in the future, he said.
"I'm well aware the residents and the local people want a much broader investigation and I can fully understand why they would want that," he said. "Whether my inquiry is the right way in which to achieve that I'm more doubtful."


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Home remedies for tongue and oral irritation include pain relievers such as Tylenol or ibuprofen, gargling with salt water, sucking on ice cubes, practicing proper dental care and applying over-the-counter topical ointments. It is also ideal to avoid consuming foods and beverages that are hot in temperature or spicy, according to WebMD.
Stomatitis is the general term applied to various oral irritations. This condition may occur on the tongue, lips, gums and palate and inside the cheeks, explains WebMD. Most mouth sores last for two weeks or less, even without treatment.
Different types of stomatitis include canker and cold sores. Oral irritation may also be caused by biting the cheek, tongue or lip, chewing tobacco, burns from hot foods or drinks, and wearing braces or other dental apparatuses. Gum disease, hypersensitivity, autoimmune diseases and certain drugs also cause oral irritation, notes WebMD. If the cause of oral irritation is identifiable, a doctor may be able to suggest specific treatments for the underlying cause.
The cause of canker sores is unknown, as of 2015. However, many things are contributed to their development, such as certain medications, oral trauma, poor nutrition, stress, bacterial or viral infections, and a lack of sleep. Sudden weight loss and certain foods may also be contributing factors, adds WebMD.


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NFL free agency primer: Best available players at each position
That bell they clang on Wall Street at precisely the same time would come in handy for the NFL on Tuesday at 4 p.m. EDT.
That's when hundreds of unrestricted NFL free agents officially become free, and can sign with new teams.
For the second year, UFAs and their agents have been permitted to negotiate with prospective new teams since mid-day Saturday. This pre-negotiation window of sorts is to allow clubs' GMs to, well, officially tamper.
Indeed as the league specifies, clubs are "permitted to contact and enter into negotiations with" players' agents only. No contract can be drawn up, nor can teams talk with the players themselves, nor make any travel arrangements with them.
Yeah right. You watch as an avalanche of announcements hit Twitter by mid-evening — deals already done.
As is always the case, just how active or aggressive a team is in free agency depends on three factors:
1. ITS PHILOSOPHY. Some clubs just don't believe in jostling at the get-go and overpaying for big-name free agents who might or might not pan out. They prefer to wait for the second wave of free agents next week or, more likely, for the bargains that are always out there by Week 3.
2. CAP ROOM. Every team has at least $10 million of extra cap space this year, as the team cap rises in 2014 to $133 million, from $123 million. The Raiders reportedly have the most money to play with — some $64 million, followed by the Jags ($56M), Browns ($49M), Vikings ($40M), Colts ($37M) and Dolphins ($34M). At the other end are the Cowboys, with less than $1M of free space, at least as of Monday morning.
3. ROOKIES ARE CHEAPER. Say a team is desperate to upgrade at wide receiver. It so happens that this year's draft class is deeply stocked with wideouts, so many such teams might eschew the bidding wars for veteran free agents and just wait until May's draft. Because rookies aren't just younger, they're wayyyyyy cheaper than veterans.
Below are QMI Agency's rankings of the top available free agents — barring last-minute re-signings with their current teams, and excluding any other big-name, big-contract veterans still to be dumped and thus set free by Tuesday afternoon:
1. LT Eugene Monroe (Baltimore)
After the Ravens acquired him in a trade from Jags, instantly improved sieve of an OL. Best of several excellent left tackles available.
2. LT Anthony Collins (Cincinnati)
According to analytics website ProFootballFocus.com, the Bengal did not allow a single QB pressure, let alone sack, in '13. Sign him up!
3. LT Branden Albert (Kansas City)
Chiefs' stalwart widely reported to be coveted by Dolphins, who are overhauling entire OL. This 29-year-old's a good place to start.
4. QB Michael Vick (Philadelphia)
Still has plenty of arm, and hasn't slowed much. But is he a beat-up turnover machine? Maybe. At the very least he'd be a helluva backup.
5. LT Jared Veldmeer (Oakland)
Most observers were shocked the Raiders did not franchise-tag him. Only 26 and a stud. Cardinals reported to be hot after him.
6. WR Golden Tate (Seattle)
Trusty hands, relentless competitor, great locker-room addition. Can return punts too. Not a field-stretcher, but only 25. Patriots?
7. WR Julian Edelman (New England)
Tom Brady perhaps artificially raised his value. Still, Edelman is a clutch-performing, sure-handed playmaker in the slot.
8. WR Santonio Holmes (NY Jets)
If he can summon even some of his old spectacular form, and not be the injury-stymied, full-of-attitude dud of 2012-13, could be a steal.
9. WR Hakeem Nicks (NY Giants)
See 8., above.
10. RB Knowshon Moreno (Denver)
Yes, an actual running back in my Top 10. Leads the big-name pack at his position. Only Q: can he be that effective without Peyton?
Top 5:
1. Michael Vick, Philadelphia
2. Josh McCown, Chicago
3. Mark Sanchez, NY Jets*
4. Matt Cassel, Minnesota
5. Shaun Hill, Detroit
*-expected to be released by Tuesday afternoon
Top 5:
1. Knowshon Moreno, Denver
2. Chris Johnson, Tennessee*
3. Darren McFadden, Oakland
4. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
5. Darren Sproles, New Orleans
*-expected to be released by Tuesday afternoon
Top 5:
1. Golden Tate, Seattle
2. Julian Edelman, New England
3. Santonio Holmes, NY Jets
4. Hakeem Nicks, NY Giants
5. Eric Decker, Denver
Top 5:
1. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay#
2. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit
3. Dustin Keller, NY Jets
4. Scott Chandler, Buffalo
5. Garrett Graham, Houston
#-TE Jimmy Graham is clearly the best TE, but as a non-exclusive franchise-tag recipient, any team signing him owes the Saints two 1st-round draft picks. Not gonna happen.
Top 5:
1. Eugene Monroe, LT, Baltimore
2. Anthony Collins, LT, Cincinnati
3. Branden Albert, LT, Kansas City
4. Jared Veldmeer, LT, Oakland
5. Geoff Schwartz, G, Kansas City
1. CB Aqib Talib (New England)
Deion Sanders labelled him the best cover corner in the NFL midway through last season — testimony enough for anyone.
2. CB Alterran Verner (Tennessee)
After flying under most people's radar as a Titan, Verner is poised to become rich and maybe famous. He's evidently that good.
3. S Jairus Byrd (Buffalo)
Bills GM Doug Whaley didn't franchise-tag Byrd again, to let him see if he's worth the reported $9M/year he thinks he is. We'll see.
4. DE Michael Johnson (Cincinnati)
Best available edge rusher after Michael Bennett re-signed with Seahawks. Johnson's an exceptional edge run-stopper too.
5. DT Jason Hatcher (Dallas)
Had 11 sacks — as a tackle. Even though Cowboys' DL was a mess of injuries last year, teams still couldn't ward off Hatcher.
6. CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Denver)
Like the current teams of many players on this list, the Broncos were expected to try hard by Tuesday's deadline to keep DRC in their fold.
7. DT Henry Melton (Chicago)
Was everybody's Pro Bowler two years ago. Tore his ACL after three games in '13. Has been a rehab zealot. Might be a bargain.
8. DT Randy Starks (Miami)
Some have Starks rated as the No. 1 available D-lineman. Solid, reliable and at 30 might still have a few more elite years ahead.
9. DE Jaren Allen (Minnesota)
He's almost 32, and some say he faded last season. But his 11.5 sacks were no fluke. He had 12 in '12, 22 in '11 and 128.5 in 10 years.
10. LB Daryl Smith (Baltimore)
Former longtime Jaguar quietly excelled as Ray Lewis' replacement in '13. Would rank him higher if he weren't almost 32 years old.
Top 5:
1. Jason Hatcher, Dallas
2. Henry Melton, Chicago
3. Randy Starks, Miami
4. Linval Joseph, NY Giants
5. Paul Soliai, Miami
Top 5:
1. Michael Johnson, Cincinnati-#
2. Jared Allen, Minnesota
3. Lamarr Houston, Oakland
4. Justin Tuck, NY Giants
5. Antonio Smith, Houston
#-Greg Hardy is the best of this lot, but as a non-exclusive franchise-tag recipient, any team signing him owes the Panthers two 1st-round draft picks. Not gonna happen.
Top 5:
1. Daryl Smith, Baltimore
2. Karlos Dansby, Arizona
3. Brandon Spikes, New England
4. Jon Beason, NY Giants
5. Wesley Woodyard, Denver
Top 5:
1. Aqib Talib, New England
2. Alterran Verner, Tennessee
3. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Denver
4. Vontae Davis, Indianapolis
5. Captain Munnerlyn, Carolina
Top 5:
1. Jairus Byrd, Buffalo
2. T.J. Ward, Cleveland
3. Donte Whitner, San Francisco
4. Malcolm Jenkins, New Orleans
5. Louis Delmas, Detroit
Top 5:
1. Steven Hauschka, Seattle (Seahawks probably won't let NFL's second most accurate PK walk)
2. Dan Carpenter, Buffalo (Bills should keep him, trade IR'ed rookie Dustin Hopkins)
3. Phil Dawson, San Francisco (Old reliable)
4. Adam Vinatieri (Even older reliable)
5. David Akers (Old and barely reliable)