text:
Where'd They Go?: 1986 Cleveland Indians
Entry posted by Bored ·
202 views
Joe Carter and Cory Snyder of the Clevleand Indians graced the cover of Sports Illustrated's 1987 Baseball Preview issue. It declared the Indians as the best team in the American League. The '87 Indians would lose 101 games. How could this happen? No one is picking a team who was terrible the year before to win a pennant and indeed the year before the Indians were the surprise team of baseball. There have plenty of looks at the infamous '87 Indians so I figured I'd look at the '86 team that led to their label as preseason contenders the following season
Going into 1986 the Indians were coming off a 102 loss season but would put together their best team in 27 years, leading the Majors in runs scored. They were never serious contenders in the A.L. East to the Red Sox in '86 as their highpoint was on July 23rd when they were 51-41, five games out of first place. After terrible month of August (12-19) they hovered around .500 but won 9 of their last 12 games to finish 84-78, their first winning season since 1979.
C: Andy Allanson (.225/.260/.280, -9.3 VORP, 0 Win Shares) – 101 games played, 0 Win Shares. Wow. Allanson was a rookie and brought absolutely nothing to the table. On top of those stomach turning offensive numbers he also committed 20 errors. Played with the Indians thru 1989 then bounced around to Detroit, Milwaukee, San Francisco, and California.
1B: Pat Tabler (.326/.368/.433, 28.7 VORP, 16 Win Shares) – Tabler would have made an awesome middle infielder with his numbers but problem was he played first base. '86 was his best year as he finished 4th in the A.L. in average but he had almost no power with a career .379 SLG. Traded to the Royals in 1988 for Bud Black, then traded to the Mets in 1990 (the fifth trade of his career), and finished his career with two years in Toronto.
2B: Tony Bernazard (.301/.362/.456, 48.2 VORP, 25 Win Shares) – The top A.L. second baseman in 1986 per Win Shares, this was also Bernazard's career year (possible trend?). Traded midseason the following year to Oakland in what would be his last year in the Majors before a brief comeback with the Tigers in 1991.
3B: Brook Jacoby (.288/.350/.441, 30.0 VORP, 21 Win Shares) – Only 26, Jacoby appeared to be a rising star but would peak the following year with a 32 homerun season. Fell off a cliff performance wise after age 30, the Indians traded him to Oakland in 1991 and then return to Cleveland a forgettable final season in 1992.
SS: Julio Franco (.306/.338/.422, 41.9 VORP, 18 Win Shares) – Allegedly 27 years old at the time, Franco was one of my favorite non-A's players as a kid because of his bizarre batting stance. He was awful defensive shortstop and was moved over to second base in 1988. After that year he was traded to the Rangers for Pete O'Brien, Oddibe McDowell, and Jerry Browne where he'd win the batting title in 1991. Signed with the White Sox for the 1994 season where had a terrific year but during the baseball strike decided to play over in Japan for the '95 season. He returned to Cleveland in 1996, released late in 1997, signed with Milwaukee, and then went back to Japan in 1998. Played in Mexico in 1999 but did appear in one game for one at bat for the Devil Rays in September. Played the next two years in Mexico but the Braves purchased his contract late in 2001 and has since made a surprising return as solid, platoon player. This year joined the Mets at age 117.
LF: Mel Hall (.296/.346/.493, 29.4 VORP, 18 Win Shares) – Hall was the very definition of a platoon outfielder. In 1986 the left handed hitter had just 26 at bats against left handed pitchers. Basically a decent hitter against righties but completely useless against lefties. Traded to the Yankees before the 1989 season and I'll just post his awesome bio on BaseballLibrary.com to talk about the rest of his career.
Meanwhile, Hall's showy habits in the Big Apple were earning him a reputation as one of the game's most flamboyant characters. He rented an upper-level apartment in Trump Tower and would often sally across town with two pet cougars in tow. He dated a 16-year-old, drove her to school in flashy cars and even attended her prom. All of this made quite an impression his teammates, especially the young two-sport star Deion Sanders, who later asked Hall to be the godfather of one of his children.
The cougars were confiscated by the City of New York in 1990, and Hall was slapped with a $10,000 fine. To add to his woes, Hall's RBI total fell to 46, a five-year low. But over the next two seasons, he proved himself one of the Yankees' most productive hitters, topping the club with 80 RBIs in 1991 and besting that total in 1992.
Hall was dissatisfied with the club's lackadaisical attitude towards a new contract extension, however, and demanded a trade in August 1992. "I'm one of their most popular players," he grumbled, "and I'm the one getting the least respect." The trade request was not granted.
Major-league rules prevented Hall from testing the free-agent market, so he left the majors and spent three years in Japan. Hindered by increasingly sore knees, he returned to the States in 1996 as a left-handed pinch-hitter for the Giants, but was unhappy with his limited role. "Pinch-hitting is a vital role, but I will never accept it,'' he told the San Francisco Chronicle in late April. He was released less than a month later
CF: Brett Butler (.278/.356/.375, 18.3 VORP, 20 Win Shares) – Very good leadoff hitter he was the master of the bunt single. Was a late bloomer as his prime was actually in his early-30's. Signed with the Giants after 1987, played there for three years then became one of the most hated players by Giants fans when he signed with the Dodgers after 1990. Traded late in 1995 to the Mets and then came right back to the Dodgers, retiring after 1997.
RF: Joe Carter (.302/.335/.514, 49.9 VORP, 28 Win Shares) – Although later recognized more for his playing days with the Blue Jays, 1986 was actually Carter's best year (trend!). Indians traded him to San Diego after 1989 for Sandy Alomar, Carlos Baerga, and Chris James. Almost exactly a year later he would be traded in a blockbuster deal to Toronto with Roberto Alomar for Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez. Played for the Blue Jays for seven years and of course became a World Series hero in 1993. Split his final season in 1998 with Baltimore and San Francisco.
DH: Andre Thorton (.229/.333/.392, 7.0 VORP, 9 Win Shares) – Thorton was washed up at this point after being an unsung, very good DH for several years. Played in only 36 games the following year hitting just .118, his final season.
UTL: Cory Snyder (.272/.299/.500, 19.5 VORP, 13 Win Shares) – I figured I'd throw Snyder in since he was on that infamous S.I. cover and it was partly the hype behind him that led to the Indians being overrated going into the following year. He hit 24 homeruns in only 103 games as a rookie but no one bothered to notice his .299 OBP and that he struck out 123 times with only 16 walks! Having 100+ more strikeouts than walks is hard to do and Snyder did it three more times in his career. Traded in 1991 to Toronto, then signed with San Francisco, and then played two years in Los Angeles.
Tom Candiotti (116 ERA+, 47.6 VORP, 17 Win Shares) – This was Candiotti's first full year in the Majors and he was the Indians only good pitcher in 1986, leading the A.L. with 17 complete games. Traded to the Blue Jays in 1991 in a five player deal. Then signed with Dodgers who he played with for six years. Signed with the A's after 1997 then released during the 1999 season but was picked up for a return to Cleveland. Signed with the Angels before the 2000 season but did not make the team.
Ken Schrom (91 ERA+, 12.4 VORP, 10 Win Shares) – The Indians offense helped the mediocre pitcher to 14-7 record and an All-Star selection. Posted a 6.50 ERA the following year which would be his last in the Majors.
Phil Niekro (96 ERA+, 7.3 VORP, 9 Win Shares) – I doubt we'll ever see another rotation with two knuckleballers on it and besides everyone knows only Doug Mirabelli can catch them. Anyways Niekro was 47 at this point and was no longer effective. His final year come next season as the Indians traded him in August to Toronto who released him a few weeks later. Picked up for a purely sentimental final start with the Braves and retired after the season. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997.
Closer: Ernie Camacho (102 ERA+, 9.9 VORP, 7 Win Shares) – A former 1st round pick of the A's he had an injury filled, sporadic career and this was one of only two years that he threw more than 30 innings.


text:
In the last four years I've really improved how I develop and deploy web applications. There's a new set of tools I don't leave home without! Let's talk about what's changed, and more importantly... Read more »
I like Git. I use it all the time. As I sometimes do, I recently took some time to really dig in, read through documentation, and review my global Git configuration. Welcome to my fourth stack... Read more »
Welcome to the third post in my stack improvements series! This time we'll be talking about Flow, a static analysis tool which can improve your Javascript development no matter your choice of... Read more »
It's time for another edition of recent stack improvements! This time we're primarily focused on React and Redux. But if you use Node.js at all, my comparison of Node.js version managers should be... Read more »
I'm always on the lookout for ways to do Node.js and Javascript development better, but I haven't found a good vehicle for these kinds of discoveries yet. I briefly mentioned a few in a recent post... Read more »

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Flyers captain Chris Pronger's missing more action this season, as the team announced he'll be missing about a month with a knee injury. The Dryden native's also missed some games recently, due to a virus. It's all on top of his off-season surgery to repair his back and hand.
In an interview posted on Flyers.com, GM Paul Holmgren said, "This has been an issue probably for the last month or so for him that's been nagging. He's been playing through it up until this recent bout with his virus.
"As I said in my statement earlier, we kind of believed that through continuing the rehabilitation that he's been doing on that, that he does on a daily basis anyway, and some medicine, that it would start to feel better," Holmgren added.
"But Chris saw the doctor yesterday and had another MRI, and we just decided that this was the time to go ahead and get this taken care of. Some of the loose bodies in there are becoming a little bit of an issue, and we felt it was better to get it taken care of now," Holmgren said.
For more information:
NHL - Pronger injured:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=603605 (NHL)
Philadelphia Flyers - Pronger update:


text:
Orthodontic treatment is a wonderful — and sometimes necessary — way to not only beautify your smile, but to also keep your teeth and gums healthy. Of course, now matter how effective it is, most orthodontic patients don't want to spend years upon years undergoing treatment. Thanks to modern technology, they don't have to. Allow Lake Worth, Texas orthodontist Dr. Ciro Cabal to explain.
Straight Teeth in no Time in Texas
At Lake Country Orthodontics, we offer several orthodontic treatments depending on your unique dental needs and smile goals. These services include:
- Traditional braces: Traditional braces are the metal braces that are most often associated with orthodontic treatment. Still, traditional braces have come a long way over the past ten years. Today, metal braces are much more attractive and less bulky than they were years ago. For most children and teenagers, traditional braces are the best way to achieve healthy and beautiful teeth and gums. Typically, treatment with traditional braces lasts anywhere from six months to three years.
- Invisalign: Invisalign is a great braces alternative for image-conscious teens and adults in need of minor to moderate orthodontic treatment. Made up of a series of comfortable clear plastic aligners, Invisalign gradually moves your teeth to the desired position while allowing your treatment to remain your best-kept secret. Typically, treatment with this system of removable aligners can last anywhere from nine to 18 months.
- Cosmetic orthodontics: Although all orthodontic treatment we offer at Lake Country Orthodontics is considered cosmetic orthodontics, tooth-colored brackets are commonly referred to as this. Combining the strength of traditional metal braces with the invisibility of Invisalign, tooth-colored brackets are a great option for image-conscious adults and teens who need a little more strength to help them achieve their dream smiles. Treatment time with cosmetic orthodontics usually takes the same time as traditional braces.
To find out which type of orthodontic treatment you'd benefit from most, contact our Lake Worth dentist office by phone a (817) 236-7846 or online at www.mybestsmileever.com.


text:
1 comment Spincredible!
It's impossible to keep your eyes open while sneezing ! Try it !
Read this:
Normally (I said normally) closing your eyes when sneezing is a reflex !
Read this:
Boston.com – Why do my eyes close every time I sneeze?
Vulgaris-Medical – Sneeze
Native english ?Spontex needs you to correct grammar in translations. Please login and help in translations validation.
If this translation is not that good, please feel free to add a comment improving it !
tokogod - July 19, 2011 - 01:06 - (link to the comment)
myth busted : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D5fJYHbK7k
This comment is hidden because you don't like it
(or because too many visitors disliked it)
Show the comment - Hide the comment
(or because too many visitors disliked it)
Show the comment - Hide the comment
Add a new comment
Clic here to submit a new comment.
Clic here to submit a new comment.


text:
Best Education Abroad Provider
We are so grateful and proud to announce that we have been named the Best Education Abroad Provider in the 2019 Global Youth Travel Awards!
At EDU Africa we believe every journey to Africa gives students the opportunity to learn and transform through cross-cultural engagements and personal reflection, by exploring global issues, exchanging knowledge and gaining practical experience. We absolutely love working with faculty, community partners and industry experts to develop academic programs that support and challenge students on their learning journey and we are honored to be recognized for that contribution.
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is a not-for-profit organization that unites and connects the youth, student and educational travel industry that serve the young travelers of today. WYSTC, their annual conference, is a highlight on the events calendar where we get to meet up with old friends and connect with new ones. The Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTAs) started in 2011 with an aim to recognize WYSE members for their performance and contribution to the international youth travel industries. The 14 categories include, amongst others, Extraordinary Experience, Best Social Responsibility Initiative, Best Marketing Campaign, and the award we are so elated to have won, Best Education Abroad Provider.
This award is undoubtedly the result of a stellar team effort, and we are incredibly proud of our team for their hard work, passion, dedication, and courage. We remain grateful for the opportunity to develop and facilitate Transformative Learning Journeys in and through Africa!
East & Southern Africa offices team celebration.


text:
Trump lashes out as the New Yorker for printing a fake news story. The Russian attorney who had the meeting with Trump Jr, was operating out of Washington D.C. offices owned by Cozen O'Connor – a law firm run by a former Obama official.Facebook uses an algorithm to judge who is trustworthy or not. Gallup ran a survey and most of America wants diplomacy instead of war. Britain cuts aid to the moderate rebels. The coalition is now falling apart in Syria. Q drops more posts and points to anon who has connected the dots. The picture is becoming clearer, the great awakening will spread across the globe.
Conspiracy, Treason, It's Time To Connect The Dots, The Great Awakening


text:
By Raphael EKpang
Senator Elisha Abbo (PDP) representing Adamawa North Senatorial District has alleged that with the current security structure in the country the fight against insurgency was programmed to fail, adding that Boko Haram fighters cannot be defeated anytime soon.
In an interview with journalists in Abuja, Sen. Abbo explained that the current approach in tackling Boko Haram insurgents by the Nigeria government was not workable, alleging that the approach was framed for Boko Haram to last forever.
The lawmaker queried the continued staying in office by the service chiefs appointed since 2015, whereas they were expected to vacate their offices after two years for others but President Muhammadu Buhari has not deem it fit to change them and appoint new ones.
However, he said the number of Nigeria Soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents were less than thirty thousand officers, while the Boko Haram fighters are more than one hundred thousand a situation he decried Nigeria army consistent losing of its service men in numbers.
According to him, "The current arrangement in the fight against Boko Haram, whether intentionally or accidentally is framed to last forever. He said, "We cannot win this war the way it is going. How do we win the war when the insurgents are in their camps, and we all know the location of Sambisa forest, we all know the terrain, we all know the borders.
"We wait for Boko Haram to come and attack us, then, we repel the attack and we are not taking the fight to them wherever they are to hunt them out. I think some people are not sincere," He concluded


text: World / al-Shabab US Unleashed 'Earthquake' Strike on al-Shabab Target may have been Somali militants' 'spiritual leader' By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff Posted Sep 1, 2014 11:21 PM CDT Updated Sep 2, 2014 7:48 AM CDT Copied Civilians who had left the town of Bulomarer when it was held by al-Shabab militants return following the town's capture by African Union and Somali government soldiers. (AP Photo/AMISOM, Tobin Jones) The US says it carried out an operation against Islamic extremists in Somalia yesterday, but the military hasn't released other details of the strike on the al-Shabab network. "We are assessing the results of the operation and will provide additional information as and when appropriate," a Pentagon spokesman told reporters. A Somali official tells the AP that a drone targeted the al-Shabab "spiritual leader" Ahmed Abdi Godane and he may have been killed along with other militants; another official says the attack felt like an "earthquake." The strike came the day after Somali government forces battled extremists trying to free their comrades from a high-security prison in Mogadishu. story continues below The battle at the prison, which houses hundreds of al-Shabab members, left all the attackers dead, along with two civilians and three government soldiers. Yesterday, the African Union mission in the country announced that it had freed several towns from militant control, and its troops "faced little resistance from their advancement as al-Shabab simply melted away," CNN reports. Earlier this year, the US revealed that it has had a deployment of soldiers in Somalia since 2007 to help fight the extremists. (Read more al-Shabab stories.)


text:
Jake Tapper, host of CNN's The Lead and State of the Union pays homage to his professional roots at Roll Call, where he worked as a cartoonist and depicted some pretty comical scenes on "Capital Hell".
For Roll Call's 60th anniversary today, Tapper gifted his alma mater with this — and we think it's awesome that Tapper's cartoonist pen is still inked up and ready to go.
Happy Birthday Roll Call!


text:
Recipe sponsored by OBI Seafoods
Trout Sheet Pan Meal
Enjoy this trout sheet pan meal and don't forget to eat seafood at least twice a week!
Baked Feta Pasta w/ Shrimp
Hop on the viral TikTok baked feta pasta trend like we did, you won't regret it!
Smoked Salmon Egg Bites
Start your day off right with these delicious smoked salmon egg bites. Eating seafood for breakfast can improve your brain health!
Caesar Dressing
Making your own dressing is so much tastier than buying it from the store, try this recipe for a Caesar dressing on your next salad!
Honey Cilantro Baked Salmon
Enjoy this honey cilantro baked salmon recipe for your next dinner and use the leftovers for a delicious grain bowl the next day!
Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packet
Add this delicious salmon and asparagus foil packet recipe to your family's table to keep them full, happy, and healthy.
Lobster Avocado Toast
Recipe provided by SeaBest.
Shrimp Salsa Salad
Recipe adapted from CenSea
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Minted Cucumbers
Recipe developed by Barton Seaver
- 1
- 2


text:
Any kind of criminal charges should be taken seriously, but federal crimes are particularly severe and warrant unyielding, comprehensive defense services. If you have been charged with a federal crime, you can count on Casillas & Christian, PLLC to protect your rights with vigor and determination. With so much at stake, you cannot afford to hire an attorney who does not prioritize your case or your success. Our firm is ready to take on your case and develop a personalized defense that can withstand the prosecution.
Get in touch with us at (210) 224-5010 today to schedule a free consultation.
Federal crimes are serious matters. Whether you are under investigation or under arrest for a federal crime, you need representation right away. The sooner our San Antonio federal crime attorneys can get started on your case, the better.
At Casillas & Christian, PLLC, we handle federal cases involving:
If you are arrested for a federal crime in Texas, the government must inform you of the charges being filed against you. You may be kept in federal custody in Texas until the date of your preliminary hearing. Legally, this preliminary hearing must be held within three days of your arrest. During this hearing, you will want to work with a criminal defense attorney who can challenge the evidence against you and discover any potential weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
Understandably, the penalties for a felony are more severe than those for a misdemeanor. Whether you made a mistake or have been wrongly accused, you deserve unyielding representation that can lessen your sentence, reduce the charges, or get the case dismissed entirely.
Without a strong defense, you could face penalties such as:
Protect your rights and your future by retaining the services of our San Antonio criminal defense attorneys.
Call Casillas & Christian, PLLC at (210) 224-5010, or contact us online to get started with a free consultation.


text:
September 13, 2019
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights for September 13, 2019
STAT, It's not just bosses who harass health workers: Hospitals start addressing patients' 'egregious' behavior by Jacquelyn Corley — At Mayo Clinic last year, a male patient groped a female doctor in the presence of several other staff members. She immediately notified hospital administrators using a new reporting system, and the patient was terminated from […]
Tags: 9/11, alcoholism, anxiety, Apple Tree Dental, Ashley Zimmerman, Ashton Hanson, AVM, Battle of the Badges, belly fat, blastomycosis, brain health, chest pain
September 28, 2018
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights for September 28, 2018
Reuters, Antidepressants, psychotherapy may help ease irritable bowel syndrome by Lisa Rapaport — "One component of IBS is increased sensitivity to the functions of the bowels; simply summarized, this means either the nerves taking messages from the bowel to the brain are more sensitive or that the brain is more attentive or reacts in […]
Tags: alzheimer's disease, Amy Lannen, anxiety, artificial Intelligence, Bill Franke, Brittle Bone Disease, calcium, Carolyn Franke, Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, childhood cancer, Children's Museum, chronic kidney disease
September 21, 2018
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights for September 21, 2018
The Atlantic, Wiping Out the Brain's Retired Cells Prevents a Hallmark of Alzheimer's by Ed Yong — In 2016, Darren Baker and Jan van Deursen from the Mayo Clinic announced that they had discovered a new way to prolong the life of mice: They cleansed the rodents of retired cells. Over time, the cells of […]
Tags: A.L.S., alzheimer's disease, anger, artificial Intelligence, behavioral therapy, bladder cancer, Brandon Olson, Chemotherapy, cognitive decline, COPD, Dennis Dahlen, Destiny Rodgers
November 4, 2016
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights
Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Thank you. Editor, Karl Oestreich; Assistant Editor: Emily Blahnik Advisory Board Mayo Clinic got 'five stars'—but its CEO still doesn't […]
Tags: ActionNewsJax, advisory board, Albert Lea Tribune, alzheimer's disease, alzheimers, ASU, bad breath, Becker's ASC Review, Becker's Health IT & CIO Review, caffeine, Cannon Falls Beacon, Cardiovascular Business


text:
Days of Our Lives MUST Stop Killing Off Legacy CharactersJack Ori at .
They did it to Bo. They did it to Adrienne. And now they've done it to Laura.
Days of Our Lives keeps bringing back legacy characters only to kill them off quickly.
It's senseless, it's disrespectful, and we have only one thing to say about it: STOP.
Laura Horton was far from my favorite character, but she deserved better than what she got.
She's Jennifer's mother, who has spent her life in and out of mental institutions, only to be felled by a fatal shove toward the sharp edge of a desk.
Now Jennifer has no parents left, and for what? It's almost guaranteed that it won't lead to a story about a beloved Salem character struggling to redefine herself now that her parents are gone.
It won't lead to anything, most likely, other than more fighting between Abigail and Gwen until one day Abigail decides that she's going to accept Gwen as her sister and forgive her for killing her grandmother.
There are a ton of reasons fans are outraged by Laura's death.
For one thing, it wasn't necessary for this utterly ridiculous story to move forward.
Laura came to town to confess to Jack and Jennifer that she had paid Gwen's mother off to go away, which is the core reason Gwen is so hateful. Once she did that, the writers had several options.
- Have Laura realize she was persona non grata for the moment and go back to Boston in the hopes that over time her family would forgive her
- Continue begging Jack and Jennifer to forgive her.
- Confront Gwen and end up seriously injured or in a coma
- Confront Gwen and randomly die.
The writers chose #4 when they had so many other options that didn't involve killing off a legacy character whose short return had been hyped up to fans.
Why? What did it accomplish that other options didn't?
Nothing, except that it leads to some cheap drama by Laura's grave -- drama that could have occurred equally well by her hospital bed if she were in a coma or the Square while Laura was in Boston and couldn't defend herself.
This kind of thing is a slap in the face to long-time fans.
Once upon a time, Tom and Alice Horton were Days of Our Lives' backbone. Now that they're gone, they can still live on through their children... if the writers will stop killing those children off for no good reason.
In Laura's case, she first became the victim of a stupid story and unoriginal writing.
In the past several years, too many people to count have died or been presumed to die because they hit their head during a fight, and most of those stories aren't worth it.
But this one was even worse because Laura is not only a major connection to Days of Our Lives' history but had no reason to do anything she did.
It was bad enough that she took it upon herself to interfere with Jack learning he had a daughter. That was senseless -- estranged or not, Jennifer likely wouldn't have balked at learning that Jack had a life before he met her that included a one-night stand resulting in a pregnancy.
But when she came back to town, after telling her tale of woe, she decided to visit Gwen to "make things right," which meant explaining to her why she thought Gwen's existence was too inconvenient to share with Gwen's father.
This is the world-renowned psychiatrist who successfully treated Abigail's Dissociative Identity Disorder? Come on!
Laura was always unstable. She had schizophrenia and never fully recovered her ability to live a productive life.
But once upon a time, the writers took mental health issues seriously and didn't write people with mental illness as stupid or as laughingstocks.
That's a rant for another day, though. The point is: Laura's death happened because of a series of ridiculous, mostly out-of-character decisions made for the sole purpose of sealing her fate.
And now that she's gone, we can't expect that any of her huge family will mourn her. We'll be lucky if Jack and Jennifer show up for the service!
Of course, some of that is due to COVID-era restrictions on how many people can be on set, as well as the budget problems DAYS has struggled with for the past several years.
But there will likely be a ridiculous excuse for why JJ and Hope -- two people who cared deeply about Laura -- can't be there and no mention at all of Jennifer's brother Mike and his family.
Laura's death wasn't about Laura. It was nothing more than a plot point to increase the tension between Abigail and Gwen. That's what makes it despicable.
And this is hardly the first time Days of Our Lives has treated legacy characters as expendable, either.
Bo Brady is probably the most famous casualty of the blatant disregard of such characters' importance to Days of Our Lives.
After Peter Reckell left the series in 2012, Days of Our Lives left fans in limbo for three years. Just as the writers are doing now with Hope, they chose to write that Bo was off in parts unknown searching for supervillain Stefano Dimera, even when Stefano was in Salem.
And if that wasn't disrespectful enough, Bo was revealed in 2015 to have been held captive for those three missing years and returned home to rescue Hope from a new lover suddenly turned evil.... only to die of a brain tumor mere weeks after he returned.
Bo and Bope fans, who had been thrilled by the announcement of Bo's return, were heartbroken. Bo's final scenes were beautiful but unsatisfying, and there seemed little point in bringing him back only to kill him off.
Some legacy characters don't even get that much respect, either.
Eli came to town shortly after Julie learned that her son David, whom she had been estranged from for years, was killed off-screen in a motorcycle accident.
David was a fundamental character as the son of the only remaining original (Julie was played by a different actress in 1965 but has been with the series since the beginning.) and half of daytime's first interracial couple.
But he was quickly disposed of off-screen after being off-canvas for years, simply because some writer thought it would be dramatic for Eli to discover that his mother had kept his father's identity secret until it was too late.
Did David's death provide Susan Seaforth Hayes and Lamon Archey with strong material?
Absolutely, but again, it was unnecessary.
It would have been an equally powerful story -- and more in line with Days of Our Lives' history -- if David had discovered he had a son and returned to Salem despite his estrangement from Julie.
And it was entirely disrespectful to essentially throw a legacy character away like that merely for the sake of the plot.
There are so many characters that have suffered this fate at the hand of Days of Our Lives writing; it's impossible to list them all.
They've done it to older characters like Laura, Bo, and David.
They recently did it to Adrienne only to have Judi Evans return as Bonnie Lockhart. And Justin started to fall for the woman who looks just like his late wife.
And they've done it to several members of the younger generation. Killing off Paige, Shane, and Kim's granddaughter, rather than allowing her to develop relationships with her family, is just one example.
They even tried to do it to Will, though there was enough outrage over that one that they had to reverse it, leading to a silly story about a resurrection drug that has been far overused since.
Over to you, Days of Our Lives fanatics.
How do you feel about the way DAYS treats legacy characters? Are any of these deaths necessary, or would you rather people like Laura, Bo, Adrienne, and David be written out some other way?
Hit the big, blue SHOW COMMENTS button and sound off!
Eager for more Days of Our Lives chat? Check out our Days of Our Lives reviews and Days of Our Lives Round Table discussions.
Days of Our Lives airs on NBC on weekday afternoons. Check your local listings for airtimes.
Jack Ori is a senior staff writer for TV Fanatic. His debut young adult novel, Reinventing Hannah, is available on Amazon. Follow him on Twitter.


text:
Asset Publisher
(Cleveland, OH) —The Board of Directors of Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging has named Orion H. Bell IV as President and CEO of the 110-year-old Cleveland-based nonprofit organization. Bell, who will join Benjamin Rose April 22, 2019, was selected through a national search facilitated by Waverly Partners.
Bell comes to Benjamin Rose from CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, Indiana's largest Area Agency on Aging, where he served as President and CEO, overseeing a staff of 240 and an operating budget of $27 million.
"We are happy to welcome Orion Bell to Cleveland and look forward to working with him on leading Benjamin Rose as we continue to grow in our second century," said Board Chairperson Cynthia H. Dunn. "He brings a breadth of experience in nonprofit management and aging services to Benjamin Rose and understands the challenges and opportunities in the field of aging."
"I am honored and grateful to the Board for this opportunity to serve the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and its mission to advance support for older adults and caregivers," said Bell. "We will continue to build on the existing foundation of excellence and innovation to address the challenges before an aging population and to promote better care and better health outcomes for a diverse population."
Bell has more than 25 years of leadership experience in not-for-profit management. During his tenure at CICOA, the organization grew to have an annual economic impact of more than $100 million through services, grants and vendor payments. CICOA's care managed population grew from 2,753 to 8,528, and the organization achieved accreditation for its Flourish care management service.
In addition to CICOA, before joining Benjamin Rose, Bell served the American Red Cross in a variety of capacities including the Director of Chapter Operations Support for the Great Lakes Service Area; CEO of the Fort Worth, TX, chapter; Executive Director of the Topeka, KS, chapter; and Assistant General Manager of the Louisville, KY, chapter. He has been an active member of the American Society on Aging and National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Bell earned both an MBA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and humanities from the University of Louisville.
About Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging: Founded in 1908, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging (www.benrose.org) is a Cleveland-based nonprofit whose mission is to advance support for older adults and caregivers. Our work is accomplished by deepening the understanding of their evolving needs in a changing society; developing and delivering innovative, high-quality solutions; and promoting effective public policies.


text:
The Rams are not shy about taking a defensive lineman in the first round. This draft caps 3 of the last 4 years in which the Rams have taken a DT or DE, and dating back to 2008, 4 of the last 7. Here's a look at the production of those players thus far and what the Rams might expect from them in the coming season.
Chris Long, 2008 (2nd overall), Virginia
Despite the fact that Long has never made a Pro-Bowl, he has become a staple on the Rams D-line. He was very highly touted coming out of college (obviously, he was selected number 2 overall) and remains the heart of this dominant Rams line. In his 6 year career, Long has recorded: 222 combined tackles, 50.5 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, and is consistently at the top of the team for QB hurries. It's hard to imagine a Rams defense without him. Long is the cornerstone of the young and stellar Rams defensive line. Big things can and should be expected from him in the 2014 season. Robert Quinn will see a lot of doubles -- which will ultimately fail because he eats quarterbacks for Sunday brunch -- meaning Long will record his first 15+ sack season, earn his first Pro-Bowl honors, and captain this young team to its first playoff appearance in over a decade. The image of him carrying Robert Quinn off of the field after Quinn broke the Rams single season sack record will be forever indelible in my mind. Long is a guy you want in your locker room. There's not much else to say, Chris is the ultimate teammate.
2014 Prediction: 43 combined tackles, 15.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 td
Robert Quinn, 2011 (14th overall), North Carolina
Not much needs to be said about Robert Quinn. The guy is a beast and an absolute pleasure to watch. He had his breakout year in 2013 and put up some ridiculous stats. In his 3 year career, Quinn has: 109 combined tackles, 37.5 sacks (19 from 2013), 8 forced fumbles (7 from 2013), and 15 stuffs (12 from 2013). I was a little surprised and disappointed that he did not win AP Defensive Player of the Year, but Luke Kuechly definitely had a deserving season, as well. I don't see Quinn's numbers dipping in 2014, especially with the addition of a top prospect defensive tackle in Aaron Donald and the consistency of Chris Long. He will face a lot of doubles, just like last year, but he will manage to rip his way to the gunslinger over and over again. There were numerous occasions last season where he was knocked to the ground -- presumably out of the play -- but still clawed his was through and either plowed the quarterback down or rushed him into an early throw. I see Quinn breaching the 20 sack mark in 2014 with the help of CL91. Quinn and Long might be the most dynamic defensive end duo in the NFL. I hope to see them lined up opposite each other for many years to come.
2014 Prediction: 56 combined tackles, 20.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 2 tds
Michael Brockers, 2012 (14th overall), LSU
We have not yet seen the best of Michael Brockers. He has two solid seasons under his belt, but he has the potential to be an All-Pro defensive tackle. At 6'5, 330, Brockers should be mauling interior lineman, running backs, and quarterbacks. In his 2 year career, Brockers has put up: 77 combined tackles, 9.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 8 stuffs. By the numbers, good... but not great. There will be a lot of competition at the DT this year. Brockers is a sure starter week 1 but he can't afford to slow down, there is too much talent and too much depth at that position. When he is on, there are not many people that can stop him. I just hope he doesn't have too many spurious penalties called against him after he lays a monstrous -- yet clean -- hit. We all remember the play, for some reason I can't find a video of it anywhere, but here is Fisher's response. The best is yet to come for Michael Brockers, and 2014 might be his breakout season.
2014 Prediction: 57 combined tackles, 8.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 9 stuffs
Aaron Donald, 2014 (13th overall), Pitt
I'm not sure about you, but I went through five stages of emotional states when big AD was drafted. It started with shock, then proceeded to frustration, then confusion, followed by acceptance, and lastly obsession. The first four states came and went pretty quickly, but now I cannot stop thinking about how dominant the Rams defensive line will be next season. Donald is 2 inches of height away from being a top 10 -- maybe top 5 -- pick. As a Chicago resident, I had 8 texts from friends bantering me for the Rams decision to take Donald... because they were furious the Bears couldn't take him at 14. He will have a tough time beating out Kendall Langford for the starting job week 1, but it makes for a helluva battle. Competition drives innovation, and this defensive line is stacked the max. He had an amazing senior season and a great 4 year career with Pitt, racking up: 181 combined tackles, 29.5 sacks, and 6 forced fumbles. I am excited to get this Mack truck in blue and gold.
2014 Prediction: 42 combined tackles, 6.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 9 stuffs
September 7th cannot come soon enough.
The Rams are in a spot to make some noise early in the season and gain some momentum heading into the Deathly Hallows that awaits them week 6 through 11. I cannot wait for this defensive line to make grown men look like boys. Is anyone crafty enough to turn that Mount Rushmore photo into Mount Crushmore featuring Quinn, Brockers, Donald, and Long (in that order)?


text:
Rubenerd Show 115: The first episode with video episodeShow
First Episode With Video! Audio Also Available.
Podcast: Play in new window · Download
10:00 – Ruben coming to you live from quiet Fraser's Hill in Pahang, Malaysia.
Download M4V Video (59.4MiB) Download Abridged MP3 10:00 minutes, 6.4MiB
Recorded in Pahang, Malaysia. Licence for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5. Attribution: Ruben Schade.


text:
Enhance The Ambiance For Your Private Time
The bathroom is one of the most uncared for rooms in the house in terms of looking its best. In the event you choose modern, sleek black wire wastebasket and towel holders, you will not need to use white antique "china" containers and dispensers in your vanity. The lavatory tile designs and styles, colors, patterns and sizes you choose may help you've gotten a rest room that's comfy, engaging and practical and a room that you will enjoy each day.
Gentle or dark wood colors blend nicely with most other lavatory colours. Wallpaper can be used in some bogs, but in other, the high humidity may cause it to peel and fall off. So if you need the walls in your toilet to look a lot more attention-grabbing you will need to try some different portray strategies instead.
Install rock wall tile contained in the bathe, and a rain shower head. Some small bathrooms already lack space that the door can not full open since it will hit the close by sink. For those who're planning to design a very trendy trying toilet transforming venture then frameless lavatory shower doorways are something you'll want to be considering.
For smaller bathrooms you can actually add in a bigger piece of artwork and it'll trick the eye into pondering the room is bigger than it actually is. Consider artwork with flowers and pretty feminine designs for the lavatory. Grout is the material used to fill the spaces between the tiles.
How To Beautify Your Bathroom
Designing a small lavatory can show to be fairly difficult because you're working with less area with the same supplies. Earlier than creating tub and shower tile designs, you could select your sample and tiles you want. Lavatory slate wall tiles do not are available in one design they come in 7,000 completely different designs. Attempt to make use of natural lights, which would certainly make your rest room look more brilliant and huge, generating a way of comfy.
Darkish colours such as bleu inexperienced and purple are dominant, however so are lighter shades of yellow and green. Combined with three to four inch walls around the aspect, the goal of your bathe drainage plumbing is to get the water to movement to and down the drain.
bathroom design app, bathroom design ideas home depot, bathroom design tool app
If you redecorate your master bedroom, do not leave the grasp tub out within the chilly! With a diverse conventional and classical look that may suite your needs, elegance of your lavatory to enhance a recent design can simply be attainable with the usage of bathtub taps. First off we now have glazed ceramic tile which is better suited to toilet partitions and work surfaces or countertops.
Lavatory Tile Design For Transforming Project
Good rest room tile design ought to create a flooring surface that's enticing, water resistant and secure to walk on. Rest room tile designs using ceramic tile, rubber flooring or vinyl and linoleum flooring are examples of bathroom tile design materials choices that should be out there nearly anyplace. Faucets for undermount lavatory sinks are also a good choice for a new concept in your modern rest room design. four. Linoleum Rest room Tile Design – this tile is manufactured from renewable and natural supplies like linseed oil, ground cork, limestone, jute and wood flour.
Loos for the Elderly or Mobility Impaired As we get older, we find that we won't move as simply as we used to. This time comes to everybody, unfortunately. Anything that is part of nature is probably part of a nature bathroom design. Sinks and tubs are available a variety of kinds and the countertops can be found in granite and marble to make the toilet a real place of beauty and magnificence.
bathroom design near me, bathroom design tool app, bathroom designs images, bathroom design ideas home depot, master bathroom design ideas 2020
If price is an choice then there are ways in which you'll have the perfect of each worlds by having the principle design made up a WC tile that is reasonably priced.


text:
Put on your Masonic robes and pick up your scythes (unsharpened, please). A slew of experimental musicians and out-there visual artists will gather at Microscope Gallery this Friday to perform Satanic rites amidst heavy drone music and beelzebubian projections.
It's definitely the most Lucifer-friendly event in the weekly series of performances and discussions held at the Bushwick gallery, but Make Mine Satan, organized by artists Lisa Gwilliam and Ray Sweeten is an exercise in anathema to their ongoing show, Echelons. Think of the "black mass" as the 666 to Echelons's 999. The exhibition, which the pair are heading under their collaborative moniker, DataSpaceTime, examines "American culture post 9/11 in the context of history, politics, mythology and religion," by way of video that the artists shot at the new World Trade Center and "thousands of animated gifs," plus an original sound piece and digital print work, some of it inspired by Northern Renaissance paintings.
"The show looks at 9/11 as a changing point," explained Elle Burchill, co-founder of Microscope. "It's several years later now, and as the buildings are completed, they're a symbol of resurrection and rebirth, but at the same time people come here as pilgrims, and there's this militarization happening." What Echelons is interested in is the American zeitgeist, really– think: the NSA, cops with high-tech tanks and body armor, an ever-encroaching, binary-coded digital existence, and the Tribute in Light. Let's just say Laura Poitras's Astro Noise is totally indebted.
But Make Mike Satan is interested in what exists outside of, or what goes against, this paranoid world. "In our work, specifically, we try to question ideas of authority and religion and the power that those things have, as well as commerce and surveillance," Ray explained.
"The show is sort of a stand-in as the 'other' to religion or group thought– it's anything that's unknown," Lisa added. "The only way we've learned to describe that space outside of religious thought is 'Satan,' but really it's everything else." Hence, drone music, an outsider insofar as it's a no-holds-barred musical practice that's governed only by improv and a consistent, sometimes piercing but also strangely soothing amalgamation of visceral vibrations.
The aesthetic the artists are hoping to capture with Make Mine Satan is inspired by some photographs they found circling around online that depict "European pagan costuming and ritual centered on the harvest," Lisa explained. Costumes and other props will certainly add a ritualistic vibe to the black mass, but for the most part it'll be a freewheeling hour or so of free improv, with some lasers and live visuals. The fluid format is not just indicative of a Satanic sort of anti-authoritarianism, but it was also inspired by Dan Seltzer, a musician, DJ, and founder of the post-punk reissue label Acute Records who'll be reviving his improvisational, late-'90s performances with Ray. Other participants include mainstays of the local noise scene like Jeff Tobias of Ashcan Orchestra (residents of The Wallet, along with PC Worship's Justin Frye), classically trained musicians like Alex Waterman (of Plus Minus Ensemble), as well as Jim McHugh and Jeff Tobias (of the New York-based drone outfit Sunwatchers).
"Jim is a great of example of what we're going for in the show, a lot of his projects like Drunken Foreigner Band have a sense of humor, but everybody is a virtuoso at what they play– you can't dismiss them as a joke band because everybody plays so fucking well," Lisa explained. "And everybody [who's part of the black mass], their skill level is such that, even if certain parts are really fun, they'll still be really in control."
Zach Layton, a composer and visual artist will be contributing visuals along with the artist Brock Monroe, who Ray explained "did a lot of visual stuff in the early days of Secret Project Robot." Layton will be sharing his abstract laser projections that look like something like what an EKG machine on PCP would spit out.
Lisa and Ray said they're not exactly planning for people to get in on the Black Mass performance– it's more of a spectator sport– however people might enjoy "unwittingly" participating in the rites, as the audience will be part of a live video feed projected onto the wall. So put on your pagan antler headdress and dust off your upside-down crucifix or, you know, as Lucifer prefers it, don't wear anything at all — this is your moment to shine like the unholy beacon of darkness you are.
Make Mine Satan is happening Friday February 5, 8 pm at Microscope Gallery, 1329 Willoughby Avenue #2B as part of the ongoing exhibition Echelons, by DataSpaceTime (Lisa Gwilliam & Ray Sweeten) on view now until Sunday February 21, gallery hours: Thursday through Monday, 1 pm to 6 pm.


text:
Lean In Remote
- Runs online
About our Circle
- Looking for members
This is a Lean In Circle for remote workers. Employees who work from home, for large companies, or independently, will find common ground.
1 Leader
Join this Circle
We're always looking for new members. Join today to be a part of Lean In's global community.
How it works
Circles are small groups of women who come together—online or offline—for real talk and peer support.
Why join a Circle?
We all need a safe space for real talk, inspiration, and support. Right now, we need community more than ever.


text:
For kids who are able to get back into the classroom this fall, we're getting our first look at what that will look like with the current COVID precautions in place.
Crook County Schools this week kicked off Kindergarten Jump Start, a program to help the area's youngest students get ready for school.
The kids were required to wear face coverings, even outside on recess.
"It's a little hot, on recess especially. But they have some designated areas where they can go sit six feet apart from each other to take their mask off, in the classroom and outside," said Sarah Shinkle, kindergarten teacher at Crooked River Elementary School.
Shinkle says this year's Jump Start program is much smaller – just 87 kids compared to the typical 120.
She believes that's partly because parents weren't able to register for kindergarten in person.
Crook County's COVID numbers have been below the state's health metrics exceptions, which allow for schools to open for grades K-3.
Most recently, the numbers shot back up again, meaning the school district would need to start all students online.


text:
DISCLAIMER: This blog contains affiliate links, which means that I will receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. This helps support my blog and allows me to continue to make articles like this.
My Best Family Vacation
Visiting Hawaii was the best vacation I could have taken with my family. We spent 10 wonderful days in Honolulu. There were places I wanted to visit but simply didn't have enough time. All the trips we took were less than $50 or free, except for the Luau which I will get to later in this post. I want to share with you the Best Experiences to Have While Visiting Oahu.
Check out this great post I have. Things to Do in Hawaii for $20 or Less – The Traveling Aquarian
Waimea Beach Park
We took a 30-minute drive from Oahu to the botanical garden and waterfalls at Waimea Valley in Haleiwa. On our drive to Waimea Valley, we passed Waimea Beach Park. Surfers were riding the waves and beachgoers were parked along the road heading in to spend their day relaxing. This is a free beach, it is in a residential area, so be courteous about not blocking anyone's driveways.
Waimea Valley Botanical Garden
Upon entering Waimea Valley were greeted with beautiful swans and chickens walking across the road. They also had a peacock walking the grounds that we took a few pictures of. Parking was free. Admission prices range from $10-$17 depending on if you are with a group, adult, child, or senior. There is also a military discount with a proper ID. There is a restaurant on the grounds to grab something to eat after your day.
We were transported back in time and saw how the first settlers lived during their time on the island. This was indeed the best experience I had while visiting Oahu. We saw how their homes were constructed, the way food was stored, and how they worshiped their Gods through shrines.
For more history visit: https://www.waimeavalley.net/cultural/view/cultural-sites
At the end of the path, we were met with the serene waterfalls that you are allowed to swim in and cool off.
We walked the trails filled with colorful croton and flamingo flowers. The Persian trees were decorated in yellow and pink prickly-looking flowers. As a person who loves visiting gardens, I was amazed by the different flowers I saw, compared to the ones from home.
Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
Nu'uanu Pali Lookout is a historical landmark and scenic spot with a panoramic view of Oahu. There is no entry fee, $3 for cars. Upon arriving there was a visitor being airlifted by a rescue unit due to falling down a cliff.
I can not stress enough that you should READ the signs and DO NOT go hiking where you shouldn't. Trails can be slippery and it is not safe. Enjoy the views and make sure you bring your camera!
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is a wonderful place to go snorkeling or enjoy a day laying on the beach. Parking is $1 and admission is $7.50 per person 12 and older. Free for 12-year-olds and under. Free admission for Hawaiian residents.
The explosions that created Hanauma Bay and this southeastern part of the island blasted up through a previously established coral reef. Oahu first rose above the sea nearly 4 million years ago as the Wai'anae volcano.
The younger Ko'olau volcano, on the east side of Oahu, is about 2.7 million years old. In some areas, you may find large pieces of rock and coral that were ejected by eruptions. These large fragments fell into the unconsolidated ash and compressed the layers of ash below them, creating bomb sags in the tuff.
For more history on Hanauma Bay visit: http://www.honolulu.gov/parks-hbay/2016-09-01-18-10-39/history.html and http://www.honolulu.gov/parks-hbay/2016-09-01-18-10-39/history/timeline.html
The Best Luau Experience
The Luau of all Luaus. This is what Hawaii is about, you can't leave without going to a traditional luau. I think I was looking forward to attending more than my kids. I always watched them on TV and thought WOW.
The Hawaiian people are so beautiful and I wish I could move my hips gracefully and dance just like them in my tiny hula skirt. (Something, I will plan on learning).
We purchased our tickets through Hale Koa Hotel which is located on the beach.
The doors opened at 5:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. We were greeted with a Hawaiian seashell necklace and cold rum punch drinks, non-alcoholic drinks were served as well. The food was absolutely AMAZING!!!! I had roasted pork before but it was nothing like the Kalua pork that was cooked all day in an underground oven on the beach. The flavor of meat was mouth-watering full of flavors and melted in your mouth. I can remember this meal like it was yesterday.
Our MENU also included: Cucumber and Papaya, Seaweed, Lomi Salmon, and Fresh Pineapple. Kalua Pork, Asian Crusted Fish, Soy Sauce Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, Fried Rice, Poi, Sweet Potato with Toasted Coconut, Stir-Fried Vegetables. Steamed White Rice, Steamed Sweet Potato, and Sauteed Vegetables with Tofu.
Traditions from Tahiti, Samoa, Hawaii, and New Zealand
The show was colorful and full of music and traditional dancing. There was a couple that was showcased as being married for over 60 years which brought a tear to my eyes. The dinner and show lasted over three hours, it was a great experience to witness in person.
Visit the Hale Koa Hotel for more events that are held during your time in Hawaii: https://www.halekoa.com/experiences/events
As I end this last part of our trip, I recommend coming to Hawaii once in your lifetime to experience the beauty, culture, relaxation, adventure sports, health retreats, and turquoise clear beaches. Hawaii is a great place to rekindle your romance with a loved one or come for a great family vacation.
Connect with Me


text:
Labels: muffins, quick bread
At September 24, 2008 at 4:29 PM, LizNoVeggieGirl said…
Tastiest accident ever.
At September 30, 2008 at 3:54 PM, Lindsay (Happy Herbivore) said…
OK officially - you have my new favorite blog!
Name:Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen
Home: Atlanta, GA, United States
About Me: Lactose Challenged
See my complete profile


text:
This is why Sell Land Contract Altha Florida.
Are you presently getting payments for the property you sold through a Land Contract or Contract for Deed in Altha Florida. If so, we at Cash Note USA would like to purchase your Land Contract for Cash! That's right. You don't have to wait years to receive the money for your property. You may be capable to receive much more for your Land Contract than before. Obtain that cash now! To Sell Land Contract Altha Florida. Visit us for a FREE QUOTE. Call us Now-1-888-297-4099.
With our knowledge, we have experienced that only a small portion of sellers get the amount of interest they expect. The purchaser may sell the property after only a short time period. He can refinance with another lender, or in the worst case, default on the loan. Companies That Buy Mortgage Notes
You can receive lump sum money and eliminate the problems of collecting monthly payments. Don't take the chance of putting your financial position at risk if your buyer becomes delinquent. The most desired time to sell your Land Contract in Altha Florida is right now before you get stuck trying to collect late payments or incur the expense of some litigation. Here are some just a few good purposes to sell your land contract right away:
-Eliminate the stress of late payments, unpaid insurance, or costly foreclosure.
-You have money now to settle high-interest debt.
-You may have or raise your old age savings.
-Cash in an estate? Selling your Land Contract makes distributing assets simple and easy.
Precisely what is a Sell Land Contract Altha Florida?
A land contract is a written official contract, or agreement. It is used to purchase property like, a house, an apartment, a commercial building, or other real property. Private Mortgage Note Buyers
A land contract is a form of seller financing. It is similar to a mortgage, but instead of borrowing money from a lender, the buyer borrows from the seller.
A Land Contract is any kind of contract that requires periodic payments, but in real estate, it is generally referred to as a land contract, contract for deed, or contract for sale. To sell Land Contract Altha Florida contact us – 1-888-297-4099.
The contract define the sales price, down payment, rates, payments, and the duties of both parties. It covers such responsibilities as who will maintain the home, pay insurance & property taxes, which generally is the buyer. The contract will include recourse for the seller in the event the buyer stops making the installment payments. Check out here for a FREE QUOTE.
So how precisely does a Sell Land Contract Altha Florida work?
Land Contracts are normal throughout the Country. In some states, they are called Trust Deeds, Contract for Deed, Deeds of Trust, Home Notes, or Privately Held Mortgages. In spite of the name used, they all represent the same thing: a way of selling the property where the Buyer "borrows" from or relies upon the Seller for the financing, instead of paying cash up front or borrowing money from a bank. Real Estate Note Seller
Exactly what generally is the process of a Creating a sell Land Contract Altha Florida?
The Seller and Buyer entered into an agreement that normally states that the Seller shall transfer ownership of the property to the Buyer after she or he has fully paid the Seller the agreed upon purchase price. In many cases, the contract requires the Purchaser to make a very small down payment and then to make monthly payments over time. Most Land Contracts require the Buyer to pay the Seller interest on the money owed.
Also, because the Buyer and Seller independently negotiate and reach their own sales conditions, the agreement can reflect any arrangement comfortable between the parties: the contract can require smaller monthly payments; a varying payment or interest rate as outlined in the agreement; or a balloon payment or lump sum payment to pay the balance of the purchase price for the property at a decideded upon day. To obtain a Free Quote to sell Land Contract Altha Florida call – 1-888-297-4099 today.
Exactly who Holds Title To the Real estate In a sell Land Contract Altha Florida?
During the term of the Land Contract, the Buyer holds legal possession of and occupies the property. The Land Contract can require the transfer of the property once the Seller has received all the required payments, or can require the transfer at some time sooner with the Seller then holding a mortgage on the real estate to ensure that the balance of the purchase price will be paid completely. Selling Promissory Notes
Whatever the terms agreed upon for transferring ownership, when the agreed upon transfer day is reached, the Seller tenders (or gives) a deed to the real estate to the Buyer who then records the deed in the county recorder's office or the real property office of the county where the property is situated. Click Here For a FREE QUOTE Now.
How A Land Contract Differs From A Mortgage Deed in Altha Florida?
The main difference is the seller keeps ownership of the property until the final payment is made. However, the purchaser generally assumes all responsibility for care and maintenance of the property. Details of the responsibilities are often described in the contract and are discussed between both parties.
The payment schedule often varies from a mortgage as well. Many land contracts are short-term with either a balloon payment or opportunity for refinance at the end. However, this may be negotiated between both parties too. However, a mortgage is when the ownership of the property is also transferred at the time of the sale. Phone Now – 1-888-297-4099 to sell Land Contract Altha Florida.
You're Stance in a Sell Land Contract Altha Florida.
The position a seller has in this sort of transaction is that you are the Bank. This is exactly what is happening, you are playing the part of the bank.
You will get to set the terms and get to do the screening. The seller could say yes or no. Seller remains in total control exactly like a bank is when you go and get a loan. You can require as much (or little) details from the potential buyer as you want. The terms, lending rate with the borrower is set by the seller.
The actual reason why Sell Your in Altha Florida to Cash Note USA?
Our company at Cash Note USA have been purchasing in Altha Florida for many years. Our Organization is one of the leading and most respected Land Contract buyers in the Country. Basically it's our business to buy much more and pay a lot more.
For a free, no obligation, private cash offer on your land contract fill in the FREE QUOTE online application. Our experts will make every effort to get you the information on your Land Contract or Contract for Deed today. To sell Land Contract Altha Florida contact us call now – 1-888-297-4099.
Contact Us:
Cash Note USA
1307 W.6th St.Suite 219N,
Corona, CA 92882


text:
Plan your holidays in Key West. Whether you're celebrating the iconic Conch Shell Drop on New Year's Eve at Sloppy Joe's Bar or watching the fireworks on the 4th of July, Key West offers plenty of options to celebrate every festivity. Plan your next vacation to the Southernmost Point and book one of our Key West vacation rentals today.
There are no events at the moment.


text:
MARTA HARNER is a COSTUME DESIGNER based in Warsaw and Berlin, represented by Match&Spark. In her portfolio you can find commercials, social & fashion campaigns, music videos, TV series and art projects. Worked with Grammy Awarded WAFLA, Tom Kuntz, Sonia Szóstak, Jakubowska&Gronowski, Jacek Kołodziejski, Bartek Wieczorek, Agata Schiller and many more incredible artists. Boss at WolnoMi.space
INTERIOR'S CREATIVE SOUL, DECORATOR and ART ADVISOR belives that the great space resonates with the owner and has its rythm with the nature and light. In people, art and intuition she trusts. Dreamer and Doer!
Costume Design email@example.com
Emilia Klepadło +48731302210 Igor Pająk +48731302208
Interior & other things firstname.lastname@example.com
Marta Harner +48663426672


text:
- Regular Full-Time
When the world throws technology challenges at us, we eat them up. And then we ask for more. Welcome to life on the Radancy technology team. Here, you'll work on our scalable and evolving platform, continually drive innovation, and work on projects to support the recruitment needs for Fortune 100 clients. You'll be part of a fiercely collaborative technology team charged with creating digital solutions that are transforming the way employers and job seekers connect. That means developing next-generation applications and products for some of the most recognized brands in the world. And actively supporting our diverse suite of best-in-class technologies. All this in an environment that constantly challenges you to push beyond boundaries and enhance your expertise—with the support of a global team of industry experts. Sound like a fit for your talent and passion? Read on.
Why Join Us?
- We are positioned for exponential growth both as an industry as well as a company. Getting in at this stage means that you get to help further mold the company culture and product vision.
- A chance to build something revolutionary. This is a rare opportunity for you to build a large-scale platform that will impact millions of people around the world. The market is ripe for disruption and there's no doubt that whoever cracks the puzzle will win the market.
- Quality of the team. Truly high-performing teams are hard to come by; joining us gives you an opportunity to collaborate with, learn from, and grow together with like-minded, successful tech veterans who have a track record of building transformational products.
- An entrepreneurial path of progression. Hard work is recognized and individuality is embraced. Your path of progression will be designed to suit you.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications below.
- Understand markets, competition, and user and business requirements in depth
- Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative products
- Establish shared vision across the company by building consensus on priorities leading to product execution
- Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products
- Launch new products and features, test their performance and iterate quickly.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, marketing, legal, UX, etc. on cutting edge technologies.
- Develop innovative solutions to some of the world's hardest problems by collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions.
- Clearly articulate and document user stories with specific acceptance criteria for each story
- Create, maintain, and organize the product backlog into incremental releases
- Lead and participate in daily scrum meetings
- Verify stories are completely based on acceptance criteria
- Evaluate increment at the end of Sprint and add or remove stories from the backlog as necessary
- Drive acceptance testing
- Document product capabilities, project progress, and release notes
- Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of Product experience (i.e. working with stakeholder(s) to arrive at solutions and working with agile team to execute solutions)
- Work with other Product Owners to determine and manage cross-team dependencies
- Maintain prioritized backlog (including roadmap deliverables, enhancements, & defects), in order to drive development team and deliver continuously, predictably and reliably
- Analytical and data-driven, distilling complex workflows and systems into clear processes and decisions with cross-team impact
- Must have exceptional soft skills, including the ability to articulate to both technical and business audiences
- Experience performing end-user interviews, leading requirements gathering sessions, and User Acceptance Testing
- Expert ability in hunting product opportunities, eliminating feature gaps, requirements gathering, story writing, data analysis, process analysis, testing implementation, and change management
- Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible environment
- Ability to work with business owners/stakeholders
- Naturally curious and inquisitive nature, and unrelenting desire to learn and master industry knowledge or product management skills
- JIRA experience preferred
- CRM / email marketing experience / recruitment advertising experience preferred
What we offer:
- A comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family
- Generous paid time off
- Fun team and company outings
- Skills training and knowledge share webinars
- Write-for-Us and Ideas-First Employee Programs
- Supportive workplace culture and much more . . .
Join the global leader in talent acquisition technologies that's committed to finding new ways to leverage software, strategy and creative to enhance our clients' employer brands – across every connection point. We're looking for unconventional thinkers. Relentless collaborators. And ferocious innovators. Talented individuals who are ready to work towards solutions that transform the way employers and job seekers connect.
Radancy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive.


text:
The MacExperience is currently offering free service pick up and delivery within the Bloomington city limits for Mac, iPhones and PC computers. | Visit site
Leave a Reply.
Share your news with us!
Submit your news to the Chamber by the 12th or 28th of each month to be included in the bi-weekly Membership Matters emails.
September 2023


text:
After laying relatively low for a few years, N.E.R.D. — Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley — has announced a performance at ComplexCon 2017 in Long Beach, California. Held on November 4 and 5, the event finds N.E.R.D. headlining the event alongside acts like Gucci Mane, A-Trak, A$AP Ferg and M.I.A.
The show serves as the group's first time onstage together since Tyler The Creator's 2014 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, where Pharrell brought the group together during his headlining set. Tyler, who's been a longtime fan of both Pharrell and N.E.R.D., became emotional after seeing the reunion.
full tears when they came out
— Tyler, The Creator (@tylerthecreator) November 9, 2014
N.E.R.D. exploded onto the scene in 2002 with its gold-selling debut, In Search Of…, but has been flying under the radar since 2010's Nothing. Although Pharrell hinted at a fifth album in the works in November 2016, it's been almost a year since any further information has been released.
In May of this year, Hugo jokingly announced his retirement.
The upcoming performance from the groundbreaking trio could signal we are potentially getting a new album in the near future.
Tickets for ComplexCon 2017 can be purchased here.


text:
Huawei P10 Gets Android 9.0 Pie update
Huawei has started rolling out a new update to the P10 and P10 Plus as EMUI 184.108.40.206. So now users can experience the ROM well before the actual rollout of stable OTA update.
Some other devices of Huawei have also received Android 9.0 Pie update. These devices include Huawei Mate 9, Honor 9, Honor View 9, Honor Note 10, Huawei Nova 2S, Nova 3, Mate 9 Pro, Mate 9 Porsche Design, and MediaPad M5 tablet. Currently, this update is available only in some region while the same program will soon be expanded to other global markets.
Huawei P10 Gets Android 9.0 Pie update
The update comes in at a bit over 3 GB. It is also offering Huawei's latest design language along with the updates to several first-party apps like the Recorder and Huawei share. Moreover, it also includes some exclusive features such as improved app launch times, reverse image search, screen time and overall stability enhancements.
Huawei P10 comes with Leica Dual Camera 2.0. It is packed by a 12MP color sensor and a 20MP monochrome one, optical stabilization, features 4-in-1 autofocus, hybrid 2x zoom, among other novelties. Moreover, the device comes with the Kirin 960 and the almighty octa-core processor. The phone is backed by snappy Mali-G71 as well. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with Huawei EMUI 5.1 overlay.


text:
Composed of an aqueous component, a mucous component and a fat component, the human tear film is essential for the health and proper functioning of the eye. Leaning against the cornea of the eye is the mucous component which, with the tails of its own molecules, attaches itself to the corneal epithelium, followed by the aqueous component and finally the fatty component which is essential to avoid an excessive evaporation of the aqueous component.
In the case of reduced production of tears (hypolacrymia) or insufficient production of fat (disalacrymia), the eye experiences the so-called dry eye syndrome.
The Dysfunction of the Meibomian Glands
Both hypolacrymia and dyslacrymia are caused by obstruction or malfunction of the meibomian glands which, positioned in the eyelids, are responsible for the production of the lipid layer of tears.
The glands are named after Heinrich Meibom, the German doctor who first described them in 1666.
There are 25 to 40 meibomian glands in the upper eyelid and 20 to 30 in the lower eyelid. Their function is to secrete oils which, spreading over the surface of the eye, help to prevent tears from evaporating too quickly.
The dysfunction of the meibomian glands (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction or MGD) consists of a block or some other anomaly of the glands which, by not secreting enough oil in tears, give rise to dry eye syndrome.
Care Strategies
To date, MGD has been treated with various methods such as installation of artificial tears, application of hot compresses on the eyelids, manual cleaning of the glands or eyelid massage. The objective of these treatments is to dissolve the oily component which, when thickened, clogs the gland opening holes.
A second treatment strategy is pharmacological and involves the intake of omega-3 capsules, antibiotics and topical steroids and oral tetracyclines.
However, all these methods have been shown to provide only temporary relief from symptoms and sometimes may cause unwanted side effects.
The absence of an effective and safe treatment has led to the need to test other therapeutic solutions. Today, one valid therapeutic solution is therapy with the Intense Regulated Pulsed Light (IRPL).
How the Intense Regulated Pulsed Light (IRPL) Treatment Works
The new IRPL treatment acts on the causal and no longer symptomatic part of the dry eye.
It works by conveying high-powered light pulses on the periorbital zones and on the cheekbones which is completely harmless to the eye. However, it is able to generate heat and heats the treated part.
The thermal "shock" reactivates the function of the meibomian glands, thus resuming the production of the fat component essential for the correct preservation of the tear film.
It has in fact been verified by various neurological studies that the emission leads to a stimulation of neurotransmitters. These urge the meibomian glands to produce, by contracting, a greater secretion; thus increases the natural lipid flow which reduces the evaporation of tears.
How to Perform the Intense Regulated Pulsed Light (IRPL) Treatment
The treatment is completely painless and free of contraindications or risks for the eyeball.
The patient is made to lie down. A cold gel is applied in the area around the eyes that are covered by plastic protective glasses. Any moles or skin spots are covered with a plaster and treatment is carried out for a total time of a few seconds per eye.
Immediately after the session, the patient can resume the usual activities having only the foresight to avoid sun exposure in the first 24/36 hours following the pulsed light treatment.
Therapy should be repeated after 14 days, 45 days and, if necessary, 75 days after the first session.
The 85% percent of patients treated with the innovative Intense Regulated Pulsed Light therapy declared a great benefit and the definitive resolution of the annoying and often debilitating problem of dry eye.


text:
Two great things in one convenient package!
Prepare yourself with the leader in test preparation. This package offers you two distinct QBanks in one convenient package. Now you can focus your preparation for the South Carolina Real Estate License Exam specifically on the national and state portions with this custom online QBank package.
National PSI Real Estate Drill and Practice QBank: You'll be as prepared as possible when you test yourself with hundreds of questions on the industry's most advanced interactive testing platform ever created. This QBank gives you the power to simulate nearly every test environment imaginable—from licensing exams as outlined in the PSI handbook to custom quizzes according to topic and subtopic. You can create exactly the test you need to improve your score.
South Carolina Real Estate Drill and Practice QBank: When it comes to preparing for and passing the state portion of the South Carolina Real Estate License Exam, practice makes perfect. Put the most comprehensive QBank test engine to work for you. This QBank allows you to test yourself with questions on the industry's most advanced interactive testing platform. You can simulate nearly every test environment to help improve your exam score. And because the QBank is online, you can access it anytime, anywhere it is convenient for you. When it comes to passing your licensing exam, you can never be too prepared!
- Simulate licensing exams
- Customize exams by topics and subtopics
- View answer explanations


text: Acommodation Accommodation Special arrangements have been done with nearby hotels, close to Telefonica Tower. Hotels: Hotel Diagonal Zero (4*) Barcelona Princess (4*) VINCCI Bit (4*) VINCCI Marítimo (4*) We cannot publish the rates, but if you are interested, we recommend to contact firstname.lastname@example.com and ask for the rate "TELEFONICA-IBERSPEECH". Room rates are subject to availability.


text:
ospitals were the backdrop of my childhood. Dad was a doctor, the old fashioned kind; the kind for whom it was a vocation and a passion, long before the words were debased by overuse.
Dad's idea of vacation fun was volunteering in hospitals, reconstructing leprosy patients in India or operating on civilians in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive in 1968. When we traveled, Dad escaped from site-seeing to do rounds or watch surgery with a local colleague. He had them in every port; Bombay, Stockholm, Rio de Janeiro, New York or Charlottesville. Like him, these doctors were among the first generation of plastic surgeons, eager young doctors who just after World War II had come from all over the world to East Grinstead, England. There they learned from pioneers Sir Archibald McIndoe and Sir Harold Gillies whose revolutionary techniques reconstructed the faces of airmen badly burned during the war.
Dad's definition of peace was a hospital at night, where staff whispered and patients found relief in sleep. Accompanying Dad into a hospital was like taking a hunting dog out on a snappy fall day. His step would brisk up; he'd sniff the air. "You never know what might happen," he'd say, quickened by the prospect of surgical adventure.
"The hospital" was also a morality tale and long-running reality show where compassion was often pitted against anger. Dad railed against the feckless and irresponsible who demanded the same treatment and consumed resources he felt were better spent on the stalwart and upright. He questioned the charity of extreme measures to keep premature or drug-addicted babies in a life that would probably bring them only suffering or cruelty. Dad starred in a drama of conflict with administrators who thought he was weird to let patients choose music to be operated by or to insist that the operating room have windows. He believed relaxed and happy patients healed better. Patients agreed and they adored him. Staff loved working with a man who could command respect but also share corny jokes.
But it all changed when I was 20. Dad had a stroke that left him paralyzed at age 62. When I visited him in the hospital, I found a patient, not an eager bird dog. I found an old, suddenly white-haired man. Dad's eyes were dull. His jaw was slack. His six-foot frame had shrunk and his voice had flattened. I fainted.
Younger doctors taking care of him treated him like a chalkboard that had been erased. They enunciated carefully, confusing his blank expression with a blank mind. Nurses became chummy as if his withered limbs were a license for vulgar familiarity. Dad acquiesced. Mom and I bristled.
Dad's stroke happened near Christmas. Mom and I carried on, trying to believe nothing had changed. In between making Christmas cookies and rehearsing with the choir, we went to the hospital to feed Dad.
Night after night, Mom and I would spoon mushy broccoli and unidentifiable cutlets into Dad's mouth in the rehab dining room that was supposed to acclimate patients to home life. Forlorn tinsel hung from the fluorescent lights. Canned Christmas music mixed with the rattle of flimsy silverware on plastic trays. Dad slouched over his tray. While he chewed stolidly, his good hand wadded his bread spasmodically, while the other fell dead into his lap. He stared blankly ahead into a void.
There was one other patient in the room. He was severely burned and a paraplegic. His arms were tattooed and he wore a leather jacket with cutoff sleeves. His family avoided looking at us. His eating pattern was a kind of drawn-out spasm. It began with the tensing of his body and the snapping back of his head. He'd then pull his mouth out of shape and stretch the scarred skin of his burned eye. The cycle ended with a long, grievous moan.
Dad had been this man's doctor until the day of his stroke. The case had strained his compassion. The man, drunk at the time, had been in a motorcycle accident so spectacular that we heard the crash across the river from our house. He had been drag racing and another man had died.
Mom and I had an unspoken pact not to discuss these hospital dinners. We didn't dare be anything but brave. But we looked at our watches constantly and we sighed with relief as we wearily sat down to our own dinner at a table laid with china and candles.
There was much to suffer about. But what we suffered most was Dad's absence. We read to him, decorated his room with Christmas lights, and brought him homemade cookies — anything to get a sign, to get a reaction. But he remained blank.
Then, during one dinner session, Dad seemed to focus on his former patient. He stopped his automatic chewing. Mom's hand hung in the air with a loaded fork. Dad stared as the man's body tensed into its cycle, finishing with the moan. Then Dad's face suddenly convulsed into a grimace. Fire in his eyes, his good hand struck out at his tray. Silverware clattered to the floor. He yelled something unintelligible at the man and then sank back into his wheelchair, exhausted. Mom and I pushed him back to his room and drove silently home.
Dad eventually walked, and talked. He was heroic. But his vocation was gone and nothing was ever the same.
I had put aside these scenes long ago until last week, when I woke up as a patient in a hospital. It was night. Around me monitors blinked, and my roommate breathed behind the curtain. I heard nurses whispering outside.
It was peaceful and I thought of Dad.
Then from far away, a moan pierced the quiet, and the dining room of 30 years ago suddenly reappeared. I finally let myself cry and cry and cry, for Dad, for Mom and for me.


text:
Published in the June 2016 issue of Today's Hospitalist
IF YOU'VE HEARD about the concept of mindfulness, you may know that the goal is to live in the moment and that the practice is linked to emotional well-being.
The concept, which has gained popularity in all kinds of settings, is now being used in health care. According to Eric Dinenberg, MD, MPH, mindfulness is backed by a sizeable body of evidence, which finds that the practice can effectively address depression, anxiety and pain.
"Mindfulness is about present moment attention," Dr. Dinenberg says, "being able to notice distractions that take you away from the present moment, let go of those distractions and focus your attention back to the present."
"With clinicians, we talk about 'elite performance practice.' "
~ Eric Dinenberg, MD, MPH Xpedition Health
As a consultant with southern California's Synovation Medical Group, Dr. Dinenberg helps patients use mindfulness to treat pain. But as the co-founder of Xpedition Health, he is using the practice of mindfulness to help clinicians tackle a much different issue: burnout.
He and a colleague present a four-hour in-person mindfulness-based resiliency training session, ideally for a group of 20. That session is then augmented by six weeks of remote Web-based training, which includes daily feedback and peer support.
How can mindfulness help physicians avoid burnout? "It is the amount of patients that clinicians need to see, with no ability to recharge in between, that is grinding them down," Dr. Dinenberg says. "Plus, many encounters are emotionally demanding and exhausting." As part of the training, clinicians are taught to use the time they spend washing hands between patients to practice mindfulness, let go of any issues related to their last encounter and recharge in the present moment.
While physician burnout is receiving increased attention, he believes there is still stigma attached to admitting symptoms. "There is still a sense that burnout is due to personal weakness, so we tailor our language depending on the audience," Dr. Dinenberg says. "With clinicians, we talk about 'elite performance practice.' With administrators who know how much burnout is costing in turnover and errors, it's a 'burnout prevention program.' "
Xpedition Health is partnering with Hospitalist Management Resources (HMR), a national practice consultant headed by Martin Buser, MPH, and Roger Heroux, PhD, MHA, that has had more than 500 group clients.
"HMR is very accomplished at analyzing the needs and economics of hospitalist programs, while we have the ability to teach each practitioner and bring mindfulness to real-world applications," says Dr. Dinenberg. "It is a good partnership." More information is available online at www.xpeditionhealth.com or www.hmrllc.com.


text: WWWhatsup The Toasters Pins The Toasters spent some time on the pinstand blacklist after the then singer gave Joly a hard time at the Madness show at the World n NYC. After much pleading from other members of the band, and fans, they were eventually re-instated - just about the only band ever to make such a comeback. 0182 the toasters 10/30/96- made to sell at the old Ritz around 88 www.toasters.org Saravirgo Cooked Bread 2/12/99 MTSka interview 12/30/98 MTSka interview from 8/96 10/6/98 The Handyman intervju (Sweden) 1/31/97 moonska Hard Band For Dead 10/30/96 Matt Hoerman has two Toasters boots on his trades list 5/23/96 Howard Hallis's page on 'SKABOOM' 4/22/96 melanie anklebiter says JUST DON'T MOSH NEXT TO ME WHILE I'M SKANKING Search Yahoo for Toasters up | more pins


text:
MELBOURNE, Australia (CNS) — After a monthlong pre-trial hearing, an Australian judge ordered Cardinal George Pell to stand trial on multiple charges of sexual abuse of minors, charges the cardinal consistently has denied.
While dropping some of the charges, including what Cardinal Pell's lawyer described as the most "vile," Magistrate Belinda Wallington announced May 1 that she believed there was enough evidence presented in connection with about half the original charges to warrant a full trial.
The Melbourne court did not publish a complete list of the allegations, but news reports indicated they involved alleged sexual offenses committed in the 1970s at a pool in Ballarat, where then-Father Pell was a priest, and at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne in the 1990s when he was Archbishop of Melbourne.
The 76-year-old Cardinal Pell, head of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, took a leave of absence from his position in the summer of 2017 to face the charges. His lawyer told the court May 1 that he had already surrendered his passport.
A date for the jury trial could be announced as early as May 2.
The Vatican press office released a short statement May 1 saying, "Last year, the Holy Father granted Cardinal Pell a leave of absence so he could defend himself from the accusations. The leave of absence is still in place."
Before leaving Rome, Cardinal Pell had told reporters at a Vatican news conference, "I'm innocent of these charges. They are false. The whole idea of sexual abuse is abhorrent to me."
"These matters have been under investigation now for two years," Cardinal Pell told the press. "There's been relentless character assassination, a relentless character assassination."
A statement issued by his attorneys after Wallington's decision was announced said, "Cardinal George Pell has at all times fully cooperated with Victoria police and always steadfastly maintained his innocence. He voluntarily returned to Australia to meet these accusations. He will defend the remaining charges."
The cardinal also thanked "all those who have supported him from both here in Australia and overseas during this exacting time and is grateful for their continuing support and prayers," the statement said.
Archbishop Denis Hart of Melbourne "has declined to make any comment in relation to the decision of the magistrate Belinda Wallington to commit Cardinal Pell to face trial in the County Court," said a note on the archdiocesan website. "Archbishop Hart expressed his confidence in the judicial system in Australia and said that justice must now take its course."
Join the CatholicPhilly.com family
CatholicPhilly.com works to strengthen the connections between people, families and communities every day by delivering the news people need to know about the Catholic Church, especially in the Philadelphia region, and the world in which we live.
By your donation in any amount, you and hundreds of other people become part of our mission to inform, form in the Catholic faith and inspire the thousands of readers who visit every month.
Here is how you can help:
- A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods.
- A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution.
- A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith.
- A small, automated monthly donation means you can support us continually and easily.
Won't you consider making a gift today?
Please join in the church's vital mission of communications by offering a gift in whatever amount that you can ― a single gift of $40, $50, $100, or more, or a monthly donation. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Thank you in advance!
Make your donation by credit card here:
Or make your donation by check:
222 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
PREVIOUS: Clergy abuse survivors grateful after private meetings with pope
NEXT: Catholic media must not fall behind in digital age, pope says


text:
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a new class of environmental pollutants which easily accumulated in the soil, especially at e-waste sites. However, knowledge about their phytotoxicity after degradation is not well understood. Nano zero valent iron (nZVI) immobilized in mesoporous silica microspheres covered with FeOOH (SiO₂@FeOOH@Fe) synthesized in this study was utilized to remove decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE209) from soil. Results revealed that the removal efficiency of BDE209 can be achieved 78% within 120 h using a dosage of 0.165 g g⁻¹ and a pH of 5.42. Furthermore, the removal efficiency enhanced with increasing soil moisture content and the decreasing of initial BDE209 concentration. Phytotoxicity assays (biomass and germination rate, shoots and roots elongation of Chinese cabbage) were carried out to provide a preliminary risk assessment of treated soil for the application of SiO₂@FeOOH@Fe. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd.
|Original language
|Pages (from-to)
|Journal of Environmental Management
|Early online date
|Nov 2015
|Publication status
|Published - Jan 2016
CitationXie, Y., Cheng, W., Tsang, P. E., & Fang, Z. (2016). Remediation and phytotoxicity of decabromodiphenyl ether contaminated soil by zero valent iron nanoparticles immobilized in mesoporous silica microspheres. Journal of Environmental Management, 166, 478-483.
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
- Soil
- Remediation
- Nanoparticles
- Phytotoxicity
- Chinese cabbage