text:
This section of SICP presents an application of symbol manipulation in the form of the following procedure that performs symbolic differentiation of algebraic expressions.
(define (deriv exp var) (cond ((number? exp) 0) ((variable? exp) (if (same-variable? exp var) 1 0)) ((sum? exp) (make-sum (deriv (addend exp) var) (deriv (augend exp) var))) ((product? exp) (make-sum (make-product (multiplier exp) (deriv (multiplicand exp) var)) (make-product (deriv (multiplier exp) var) (multiplicand exp)))) (else (error "unknown expression type -- DERIV" exp))))
The following supporting procedures are required by deriv. Each one is explained in the text.
(define (variable? x) (symbol? x)) (define (same-variable? v1 v2) (and (variable? v1) (variable? v2) (eq? v1 v2))) (define (make-sum a1 a2) (list '+ a1 a2)) (define (make-product m1 m2) (list '* m1 m2)) (define (sum? x) (and (pair? x) (eq? (car x) '+))) (define (addend s) (cadr s)) (define (augend s) (caddr s)) (define (product? x) (and (pair? x) (eq? (car x) '*))) (define (multiplier p) (cadr p)) (define (multiplicand p) (caddr p))
With these definitions, we can perform differentiation on algebraic expressions in Scheme's familiar prefix notation.
> (deriv '(+ x 3) 'x) (+ 1 0) > (deriv '(* x y) 'x) (+ (* x 0) (* 1 y)) > (deriv '(* (* x y) (+ x 3)) 'x) (+ (* (* x y) (+ 1 0)) (* (+ (* x 0) (* 1 y)) (+ x 3)))
This procedure returns results that are correct, but the expressions are not in their simplest form. For example, instead of (+ 1 0) we'd like the procedure to simplify the expression to 1. Similarly, the expression (+ (* x 0) (* 1 y)) can be simplified to y. We only need to change the constructors make-sum and make-product to simplify the resulting expressions. We can change make-sum so that if both its arguments are numbers, make-sum will return their sum. Also, if either of the arguments is 0, then make-sum will return the other summand (whether it's a number or a symbol).
(define (make-sum a1 a2) (cond ((=number? a1 0) a2) ((=number? a2 0) a1) ((and (number? a1) (number? a2)) (+ a1 a2)) (else (list '+ a1 a2))))
Similarly, make-product should return 0 if either of its arguments is 0, and if either of its arguments is 1 it should return the other argument.
(define (make-product m1 m2) (cond ((or (=number? m1 0) (=number? m2 0)) 0) ((=number? m1 1) m2) ((=number? m2 1) m1) ((and (number? m1) (number? m2)) (* m1 m2)) (else (list '* m1 m2))))
Both of these new implementations make use of the =number? procedure to check whether an expression is equal to an expected value.
(define (=number? exp num) (and (number? exp) (= exp num)))
Here's how the improved procedures work with the same three examples.
> (deriv '(+ x 3) 'x) 1 > (deriv '(* x y) 'x) y > (deriv '(* (* x y) (+ x 3)) 'x) (+ (* x y) (* y (+ x 3)))
The first two resulting expressions are now in simplest form. The third is greatly improved, but could still be better.
Exercise 2.56 asks us to extend the deriv procedure to handle more kinds of expressions. We're to implement the differentiation rule
by adding a new clause to the deriv program and defining appropriate procedures exponentiation?, base, exponent, and make-exponentiation. (We'll use the symbol ** to denote exponentiation.) We'll also build in the rules that anything raised to the power 0 is 1 and any expression raised to the power 1 is the expression itself. We can base the implementations of exponentiation?, base, and exponent on the corresponding procedures used for sums and products.
(define (exponentiation? x) (and (pair? x) (eq? (car x) '**))) (define (base e) (cadr e)) (define (exponent e) (caddr e))
Similarly, our implementation of make-exponentiation will be based on the updated versions of make-sum and make-product, since we're going to build in two rules of exponentiation that will simplify resulting expressions.
(define (make-exponentiation base exponent) (cond ((=number? exponent 0) 1) ((=number? exponent 1) base) ((and (number? base) (number? exponent)) (expt base exponent)) (else (list '** base exponent))))
The last step before testing is to extend the deriv procedure itself to recognize and handle exponentiation.
(define (deriv exp var) (cond ((number? exp) 0) ((variable? exp) (if (same-variable? exp var) 1 0)) ((sum? exp) (make-sum (deriv (addend exp) var) (deriv (augend exp) var))) ((product? exp) (make-sum (make-product (multiplier exp) (deriv (multiplicand exp) var)) (make-product (deriv (multiplier exp) var) (multiplicand exp)))) ((exponentiation? exp) (make-product (make-product (exponent exp) (make-exponentiation (base exp) (make-sum (exponent exp) -1))) (deriv (base exp) var))) (else (error "unknown expression type -- DERIV" exp))))
We can test the extended implementation of deriv using an example from the beginning of the current section of the text. "For example, if the arguments to the procedure are $ax^2 + bx + c$ and x, the procedure should return $2ax + b$." I'll translate the expression to prefix notation in multiple steps so we can see the effect that each term has on the result.
> (deriv '(** x 2) 'x) (* 2 x) > (deriv '(* a (** x 2)) 'x) (* a (* 2 x)) > (deriv '(+ (* a (** x 2)) (* b x)) 'x) (+ (* a (* 2 x)) b) > (deriv '(+ (+ (* a (** x 2)) (* b x)) c) 'x) (+ (* a (* 2 x)) b)
Exercise 2.57 asks us to extend the deriv program to handle sums and products with arbitrary numbers of (two or more) terms. The third example above could be expressed as
(deriv '(* x y (+ x 3)) 'x)
We'll do this by changing only the representation for sums and products, without changing the deriv procedure itself. (For example, the addend of a sum would be the first term, and the augend would be the sum of the rest of the terms.) We can change the representation for sums and products by changing only two procedures, augend and multiplicand. The original implementations of these procedures simply returned the second argument in a sum or product, respectively. Instead of returning a single value or symbol, we'll need to modify these procedures so they can return an expression.
(define (augend s) (if (null? (cdddr s)) (caddr s) (cons '+ (cddr s))))
The new augend procedure first tests to see if the expression passed in has only two arguments by checking to see if its third argument is null. If the expression has only two arguments, the second one is returned, just as it would have been in the original implementation. Otherwise, if the expression has more than two arguments, all of the arguments following the first one are returned in a new sum expresssion. The new implementation of multiplicand is pretty much the same.
(define (multiplicand p) (if (null? (cdddr p)) (caddr p) (cons '* (cddr p))))
We can use the example from the text to test that the deriv procedure works correctly with the new representations of sums and products.
> (deriv '(* x y (+ x 3)) 'x) (+ (* x y) (* y (+ x 3)))
Exercise 2.58 asks us to modify the differentiation program so that it works with ordinary mathematical notation (where + and * are infix rather than prefix operators). Since the differentiation program is defined in terms of abstract data, we can modify it to work with different representations of expressions solely by changing the predicates, selectors, and constructors that define the representation of the algebraic expressions on which the differentiator is to operate. We're to do this in two steps, a fully parenthesized version and a version that drops unnecessary parentheses:
a. Show how to do this in order to differentiate algebraic expressions presented in infix form, such as (x + (3 * (x + (y + 2)))). To simplify the task, assume that + and * always take two arguments and that expressions are fully parenthesized.
We can solve the first part of the problem simply by changing the procedures that define how a sum is represented. Instead of the + symbol appearing first in an expression, it will now appear second.
(define (make-sum a1 a2) (cond ((=number? a1 0) a2) ((=number? a2 0) a1) ((and (number? a1) (number? a2)) (+ a1 a2)) (else (list a1 '+ a2)))) (define (sum? x) (and (pair? x) (eq? (cadr x) '+))) (define (addend s) (car s)) (define (augend s) (caddr s))
The definitions for products are equivalent.
(define (make-product m1 m2) (cond ((or (=number? m1 0) (=number? m2 0)) 0) ((=number? m1 1) m2) ((=number? m2 1) m1) ((and (number? m1) (number? m2)) (* m1 m2)) (else (list m1 '* m2)))) (define (product? x) (and (pair? x) (eq? (cadr x) '*))) (define (multiplier p) (car p)) (define (multiplicand p) (caddr p))
We can test with a few simple examples before moving to the more complicated example given in the text.
> (deriv '(x + 3) 'x) 1 > (deriv '(x * y) 'x) y > (deriv '(x + (3 * (x + (y + 2)))) 'x) 4
b. The problem becomes substantially harder if we allow standard algebraic notation, such as (x + 3 * (x + y + 2)), which drops unnecessary parentheses and assumes that multiplication is done before addition. Can you design appropriate predicates, selectors, and constructors for this notation such that our derivative program still works?
Only a few additional changes are necessary in order to correctly interpret expressions where unnecessary parentheses are excluded. In part a above we defined both the augend and multiplicand of an expression using caddr. We were able to do this because we knew all expressions would be two parameters separated by an operator, and that the expression would be contained in parentheses.
Since this is no longer the case, we now want the augend and multiplicand procedures to return an entire subexpression, so we'd like to use cddr. The only problem with this is that cddr always returns a list, so it will fail in those cases where the augend or multiplicand is a single value or symbol, as would be the case in fully-parenthesized expressions. We can get around this limitation by introducing a procedure that will simplify sub-expressions of this form by returning a single value or symbol if that's all there is to an expression.
(define (simplify exp) (if (null? (cdr exp)) (car exp) exp))
Now we can define augend and multiplicand in terms of simplify and cddr.
(define (augend s) (simplify (cddr s))) (define (multiplicand p) (simplify (cddr p)))
We can test a few different expressions, starting with the example given.
> (deriv '(x + 3 * (x + y + 2)) 'x) 4 > (deriv '(x + 3 * (x + y + 2)) 'y) 3
Finally, we should also test a few simpler cases to make sure our changes didn't break anything.
> (deriv '(x + 3) 'x) 1 > (deriv '(x * y) 'x) y > (deriv '(x * y * (x + 3)) 'x) ((x * y) + (y * (x + 3)))
For links to all of the SICP lecture notes and exercises that I've done so far, see The SICP Challenge.


text:
J.M. Equipment Company, Inc. |
CALL US: (209) 522-3271 or EMAIL US: email@example.com
21 Item(s)
J.M. Equipment Company is Northern California's most well-known, nationally respected Farm Equipment and Material Handling Dealership. With multiple locations and over 75 years in business, our company works daily to meet the needs of our growing customer base. Read More

subset: commoncrawl


text:
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern football team will open its home slate this weekend, hosting Hendrix College for the first Southern Athletic Association contest of the season, Saturday at 1 p.m. at Battle Field at Panther Stadium.
Both teams are 1-0 on the season. This will be the first meeting between the two programs; Hendrix is fielding a team for the first time since 1960.
BSC defeated LaGrange 59-38 last weekend on the road to open the season. Senior quarterback Tyson Beacham was 14-17 with 210 yards and three touchdown passes. Senior tailback Joe Moultrie, junior wide receiver Sam Vermilyea, and junior tailback Issac Nichols all recorded two touchdowns apiece. Junior safety Ty Keenum also scored on an interception return, one of his two picks, earning SAA Defensive Player of the Week honors as well as a spot on the D3football.com National Team of the Week. Keenum, junior LaPrintence Gunn, and sophomore A.J. Ford all had six tackles each to lead the Panther defense.
Hendrix opened its season last week with a last-second 46-44 win against Westminster College, winning on a field goal with one second left in the game. Freshman quarterback Seth Peters was 26-41 with two interceptions, 324 yards and four touchdowns. Freshmen running backs Dayton Winn and Thomas Weissert scored touchdowns, as did junior wide receiver Casey Caton, freshmen receivers Travus McMahon and Caleb Brake, and freshman tight end Doug Phillips. Freshman defensive back Matt Ramirez and freshman linebacker Ben Cunningham led the defense with 10 tackles each, including a sack by Cunningham.
Saturday's game will feature live video via CollegeTVTicket.com as well as a live game tracker here on BSCsports.net. After Saturday the Panthers are back on the road the following week, traveling to Deland, Fla., to face first-year Division I non-scholarship program Stetson University.


text:
Gavoweb needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 33 designs submitted by 9 freelance designers.
YouthWorker Circuit
We are starting a new division off a United Methodist Church national networking group, YouthWorker Movement, for youth ministry workers. YouthWorker Circuit is new resourcing entity. Our goal is to not only be resources, but also critical relationships in helping YW's sustain & be successful. We are the offshoot of YouthWorker Movement, which was a grant funded agency a number of years ago that connected 5k methodist and wesleyan (church denominations based of of John Wesley theology) youth workers. YouthWorker Movement is going through its own rebranding. YouthWorker Circuit is more about resourcing and coaching that 5k+ membership. We are a USA national entity. Our scope doesn't take us outside the US at this moment.
We are wanting to develop a logo that can be integrated into our web presence first, then possibly print & product.
Our target audience is a young adult (20yrs+) to older adult (60yrs). Bulk of our audience though will probably range from 30-45.
Generally they would be computer literate. Most our audience would be highly educated, a bachelors degree or more. Many are attuned to youth culture, some probably more ingrained in youth culture to point of being unhealthy, but that is another worry.
All our audience would claim a religious affiliation to the methodist church. So faith would be important to them.
I am looking for a logo that can be integrated into a web presence. Would want a file that is ai (illustrator) preferably, eps or photoshop file would work as well. This way we could expand use of logo as need grows. In short term.
Logo Concepts:
1. "Circuit" eludes to the digital content nature of our resources, but Circuit also has historical significance in the methodist movement, Circuit Riders were pastors who rode by horseback through the colonial days visiting & started churches.
I like the idea of circuitry lines from a circuit board integrated with some letters and/or images.
Circuit Rider, has a distinctive look of a black hat with full brim, can google it to get idea. Circuit board has some cool potential for lettering.
2. YouthWorker, we are a youth ministry agency. Our goal is not to appeal totally to a youth culture, but to those young adults and older adults who would be ingrained in helping teens.
3. United Methodist Church, the UMC has a cross with flame logo, google it. This isn't pertinent, but maybe has an integration possibility.
4. Our YouthWorker Movement parent agency is redoing its brand and has colors of 222584, b7b7b9, & f89544 or some variations close to that.
5. Relational, if there are some images of relating or connecting that can integrate I'm open to that imaginative idea.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice
Interested in submitting to this conference? We recommend that you review the About the Conference page for the conference's policies, and visit the Conference Homepage to find out what conferences are coming up.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
All conference content on this website is Copyright 2009-2018 Association of Marketing Theory and Practice except the Conference Hotels which are Copyright 2013-2014 Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Copyright 2010-2012 Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grand Dunes, Copyright 2012 - 2019 Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Copyright 2014 - 2015 Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Copyright Sea Palms Resort 2015 - 2016, Copyright Embassy Suites 2016 - 2017 and Copyright 2017 - 2018 Marriott Resort Sawgrass.


text:
- Status Closed
Percent Complete
- Task Type Bug Report
- Category QCAD (main)
Assigned To
- Operating System Mac OS X Leopard
- Severity Low
- Priority Very Low
- Reported Version 3.0.0
- Due in Version Undecided
Due Date
- Votes
- Private
Opened by Peppino Zucca - 25.11.2012
Last edited by Andrew - 08.08.2013
FS#723 - Hatch "Solid Fill" no saved.
In the attached drawing (top figure) I created an hatch "Solid Fill". I have saved, reopen and the "Solid Fill" is not present!
No problem (bottom figure) with other types of hatch.
It's possible to have a workaround? Is urgent for terminate work.
Thank You.
08.08.2013 10:45
Reason for closing: Fixed
Additional comments about closing:
Likely fixed in 3.0, 3.1, 3.2


text:
I've recently been playing around with the idea of updating or replacing my oldest MOC, the Infiltrator APC. After two Bricklink orders, doubling the size and versatility of the Infiltrator, adding a new turret, injecting some steroids, and hours of playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R., I present to you my newest Calvarian build: The STORMWIND!
I'm particularly fond of this build, perhaps because I gave it the colors of the 99th Rock Raiders Division [/pitiful reference to one of favorite lego lines]. For allies of the Empire, models of the new Stormwind will be available soon, so start coughing up those bills if you want one! I'm sure you'd like to see all the bells and whistles though, so lets get started!
Guiding us on our tour of this epic beast of battle is the lovely Victoria. Say hi to the audience! Unlike the Stormwind, she is not for sale.
Here's a look at the front of the Stormwind. The front end is much thicker than the Infiltrator, and with a lot more push behind it, the Stormwind can ram through even the thickest walls! The view hatches for the pilot and gunner are also smaller and thicker, reducing the likelihood of a stray sniper bullet spraying their brains all over the Stormwind's nice interior!
I'm sure you all remember the Infiltrator's thin, vulnerable turret? Not so with the Stormwind! The M513 features a massive rounded turret that can ward off all but the heaviest shots. It features a 30mm autocannon that has more power than the Infiltrator's, and also features and ATGM Launcher for solid punch against tanks! The turret also has a sensor unit that can detect enemy units closeby!
Here you can see the rear of the Stormwind. There are some clips for storing gear, some spare fuel cells, and a large ventilation duct that also features a buttplug to protect the occupants from radioactive fallout or biological/atmospheric hazards!
Oh no! Victoria is all tied up in the Stormwind's sturdy tow cable! AGAIN! Any helpers?
On a lesser note, you can also see the rear access hatch for the Stormwind's interior.
Now that she's out of that bind, what say we check out the inside?
Here you can see the Stormwind's spacious interior. Comfy! There's enough room in here for eight soldiers and their weapons, while heavier weapons such as HMGs, Rocket Launchers, and Anti-Material rifles can be stored in the front. Victoria doesn't seem to have a problem making hers fit!
Another fantastic feature about the Stormwind is that it is the first Calvarian APC to feature side access hatches for even quicker deployment! Just watch out for the wheels; that step's a doozy!
Victoria is also careful to point out the jumper plate near the exit? What could that be for?
Victoria is a big fan of big guns, and when it comes to big guns, the Stormwind does not disappoint!
Here is a shot showing off the side hatches in action. You can also get a good look at the Stormwind's long, sloping armor, which is immune to most small-arms fire and resistant to explosives.
And now a view of the cockpit. Victoria is at the driver's seat; let's hope she can restrain herself and keep from driving off with the Stormwind! On the left is the gunner's station, while the scanner controls and gear shift are in the middle.
After analyzing the Stormwind, you should ask yourself, "Why wouldn't I buy this kick-ass death machine?" You get some serious firepower, plus fast and comfortable transport for your troops, and you get to ram into enemy defenses with the reinforced frontal armor! Rapid deployment and the ability to carry loads of gear make the Stormwind one of the most versatile and effective vehicles in the Brikverse! Pick up the armored infantry and the ladies in style! Don't let the offer go to waste, get yours today!
Some comparison pics of the Stormwind with the other Calvarian IFV/APC/LAV/AMV/Whatever variants, the Tempest and the Invader:
Take your pick of small, medium or large!
And here's a comparison between the Stormwind and the Typhoon:
When it comes to size, there's no stopping the Stormwind! The Typhoon wins out in terms of dakka though.
Until the next tank rolls off the assembly line, enjoy!
And remember, when it comes to armor, read my signature.


text:
Now that you've got your Samsung Infuse 4G, it's time to accessorize. You'll likely want cases, screen protectors, chargers, maybe a spare battery, Bluetooth headset, memory cards -- you get the idea.
Don't feel bad- everyone drops their phone at some point in time. These Samsung Infuse 4G cases will help protect your device from scratches and dings. Many people opt for a screen protector as well.
You'll want to be sure to you're stocked on Samsung Infuse 4G chargers and cables as well as a spare battery for the Samsung Infuse 4G to keep your phone powered up.
For listening to music and making calls, the best option is to go with a bluetooth headset or speakerphone for the Samsung Infuse 4G.
Finally, make sure you've got enough storage for your music and apps by getting a memory card for the Samsung Infuse 4G.
Samsung Infuse 4G Accessories at the Android Central Store
The Android Central Store is your one-stop shop for all Android accessories. We have the largest and widest selection of items and you can be assured that what you're getting will work with your Samsung Infuse 4G, be it a battery, charger, case, screen protector, headset, or any of the other hundreds of items in the store.
New items are being added all the time and most items are available with super-fast same-day shipping. So check it all out at the Android Central Store.
For more in depth information on accessories for the Samsung Infuse 4G, check out our Infuse 4G accessory guide:


text:
Earn 90 School Uniform Shop Loyalty Programme points with this purchase
These Banner Bermuda fully lined grey shorts are perfect for those warm summer days. The Maxtech stain resistant finish is excellent for helping protect the shorts for longer, maintaining their quality and durability. The Banner Bermuda fully lined grey shorts with their longer leg style are an essential part of summer school uniform, and fully lined for your childs comfort.
Product code: 1K3-GY
Total 6 customer reviews
Average Rating (4.7 out of 5)
Five most recent customer reviews
by Anonymous
Excellent service.
by Mrs Y Ailward
I buy items for my Grandson and this site makes it very easy for me and the sizes are good and true
by Anonymous
Good service and kept informed by email as order was split into batches whist stock was ordered from suppliers.
Banner Shorts
by Anonymous
The Bermuda shorts are good but could be better if the pockets were much deeper. The pockets are so shallow/small that coins fall out when he is sat down. May be some one will tell Banner.
by mrs jenkins
very happy with my first experience, thank you
These Banner junior trousers and shorts are top quality and excellent value. The Maxtech stain resistant finish is excellent for helping protect the trousers for longer, maintaining their quality and durability.


text:
Sale Sharks 6-17 Toulon, Heineken Cup
Wilkinson boots Toulon to victory
December 8, 2012
Jonny Wilkinson slotted 12 points for Toulon
© Getty Images
Toulon overcame a spirited Sale Sharks side 17-6 at the Salford City Stadium on Saturday in the Heineken Cup.
Filthy conditions at the Salford City Stadium did much to bridge the gulf in class between a star-studded side leading the French Top 14 and one propping up the Aviva Premiership, but the visitors did just enough to secure the crucial points, with winger David Smith scoring the only try and Jonny Wilkinson kicking four penalties from seven attempts.
A second defeat to French opposition ahead of next week's re-match on the Cote D'Azure leaves the Sharks with little hope of qualification for the knockout stages, but their priority is survival in the Premiership and new director of rugby John Mitchell will doubtless be encouraged by today's gritty display. Sale's points came from the boot of Danny Cipriani, who was promoted to the starting line-up following the late withdrawal of Cameron Shepherd through illness and the switch of Rob Miller to full-back.
Miller had a superb game in his regular position while Cipriani held his own against the vastly experienced Wilkinson, but the Sharks were unable to carve out a single clear-cut tryscoring chance.
Cipriani drew first blood in the duel of former England fly-halves, landing a 45-metre penalty after seven minutes to put his side into the lead, five minutes after the Toulon captain had been wide with a 40-metre kick. Wilkinson levelled the scores with a penalty from in front of the posts on 16 minutes as the game developed into a kicking contest.
With conditions worsening in the constant drizzle, Cipriani attempted to secure further points with the boot but was narrowly off target with two ambitious penalty attempts from the halfway line. Wilkinson also fluffed a third goal-kick on 29 minutes but the visitors scored the game's first try immediately afterwards after Smith found some rare space out on the Sale right.
Cipriani kept the Sharks well in contention with another penalty seven minutes before the interval but Wilkinson responded with his second successful kick three minutes later to make it 11-6 at half-time. Sale enjoyed the better of the third quarter but Toulon number eight Chris Masoe broke up a promising move by intercepting Cipriani's pass and his 50-metre break set up the position for Wilkinson to kick his third penalty on 51 minutes to open up an eight-point lead.
That gave Toulon, who included a trio of former Sale favourites in Andrew Sheridan, Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe and Sebastian Bruno, a useful cushion to become more adventurous. They almost scored a second try when flanker Steffon Armitage was driven over the line but he was unable to ground the ball, while replacement scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde had a last-minute try disallowed by the television match official. Wilkinson was wide with a drop-goal attempt but he wrapped up the scoring with a fourth penalty.
And Sale boss John Mitchell is hoping to use the performance as a marker for the rest of their season as they battle to avoid the drop.
"After last week one thing we asked of the guys in order to move forward - we need to basically stay in the contest for a lot longer and we managed to do that," Mitchell said. "I thought we fought very well and also showed more maturity than we did last week. We didn't get frustrated when we lost possession and we generated some exceptional work without the ball.
"I think an example of how much we've grown in a week was the way we defended our goal-line with about 12 minutes to go. It gives you a sign of where we've got to head towards in order to advance in the Premiership. The Premiership is not about being the most exciting football team - it's about being a collective team that's prepared to work together and hang in there. It was a very good collective performance.
"I think tonight we showed it's a good starting point. What we've got to do now is build on that each week."
© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Communication error please reload the page.


text:
In honor of his 9th birthday today, my story of nursing Scootch!
My second son, "Scootch", was born prematurely at 34 weeks. He was a good size at five pounds, 11 ounces. I was happy that he made it to 34 weeks. At 29 weeks, I started leaking amniotic fluid. Assuming that delivery was imminent, I was given a shot to mature his lungs and sent by ambulance to the nearest hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) over two hours away from our home. We were lucky that I stopped leaking fluid and I was sent home and put on bed rest. I spent the next five weeks in and out of the hospital in an ongoing game to stop my labor. The hardest part of this was being away from my other baby, my 16-month-old son.
Scootch was born healthy and breathing well, but he was sleepy. He did not wake up when I delivered him. It was 24 hours before he cried. I began pumping right away so he could be fed through a tube and almost cried when I saw the few drops of colostrum in the bottle. "This would never be enough! They will insist on giving him formula!" I thought. The doctor then told me he had ordered that he be given five cc of colostrum every three hours. What I had was plenty!
It felt like one frustration after another. I asked that he be given no artificial nipples. I wanted all of his sucking to be at my breast. I was angry when I came in after a shift change to find a pacifier in his mouth. "It says in his chart no artificial nipples!" I informed the new nurse. "Oh, I thought that just meant no bottles," was her response.
I spent the next six days sitting in the bright, noisy NICU trying desperately to get Scootch to nurse, and then pumping afterward. The hospital was very busy at the time and sometimes there wasn't a pump available for me. I often had to track one down. It was almost impossible to get Scootch to wake up to latch on. He would just lie there with his eyes closed and lips shut tight. The nurses watched us. The lactation consultants watched us. "You are doing everything right. Just keep trying," they all said. I tried to hold him and give him as much skin-to-skin contact as possible. He was jaundiced and the nurses wanted him in the incubator under the lights as much as possible. At one point they gave him a special vest with the bili lights so that I could hold him more.
We were over two hours from home, staying in the Ronald McDonald House and going back and forth to the hospital. I was exhausted. There was no place for me to lie down at the hospital. I could only sit in a chair in the NICU. After a couple of days I had to give up on a few middle of the night feedings and try to get some more rest. I was able to leave enough pumped milk for them to give him through his feeding tube while I was gone.
After six days, I got to bring Scootch home. He had only nursed successfully a handful of times (I'm still a little surprised they let me take him home!). When we got home I was terrified. Would I be able to wake him and keep him alert so that I could get enough milk into him? At the same time, I knew nursing would be so much easier to do at home. I could lie on the couch or in bed with him all day and night and let him nurse whenever he wanted. I couldn't do that in the NICU.
After a couple of weeks, things got a lot easier and I no longer worried about Scootch feeding. He was nursing on demand without me having to wake him. He was thriving!
My biggest hurdle was yet to come. When Scootch was just over two months old, I got a bad stomach virus. It hit me really hard and I was taken to the emergency room (ER) by ambulance. At the hospital, the ER doctor was very concerned because I was so sick. He insisted on giving me a strong antibiotic that was not compatible with breastfeeding. I refused, asking to only have fluids and the medication to stop the vomiting. After a few hours, I decided to take the antibiotic. I checked with my local La Leche League Leader and she confirmed that this was one of the few antibiotics that are not compatible with breastfeeding. I could not nurse for 48 hours. This began 48 hours of "pumping and dumping" while Scootch was fed pumped milk from the freezer.
A few weeks later I still was not feeling 100 percent better. I went to the doctor and she ran some tests. It turned out I had clostridium dificil (C. dif). This is an intestinal bug that takes over when you have been getting too many antibiotics and have killed off too much of the "good bacteria." Looking back, I had been on IV antibiotics most of the time I was hospitalized for pre-term labor (just in case the labor was caused by an infection that they did not detect). I had also taken antibiotics when I had mastitis when Scootch was about a month old. The antibiotic from the ER was enough to push me over the edge. A "new" antibiotic, I was told, would cure me. Over the course of the next four months I took several more courses of antibiotics in an attempt to get rid of the C. dif. Every time I would feel better at first, then it would come back worse than before. I was rapidly losing weight, and I was already thin to begin with. Sometimes the diarrhea and cramping were unbearable. It was scary to be alone with my infant and toddler and not know if I was going to end up stuck in the bathroom, feeling as if I might pass out from the pain.
Sometimes I would get dehydrated, too. One time I became so dehydrated that I needed fluids by IV. When that happened, I completely lost my milk supply. I had no more milk in the freezer. "Should I give him some formula?" I wondered. I really wanted my son to only have my milk for as long as needed, but I didn't want him to go hungry either. I knew that if I gave him formula, he would be full and would not want to nurse, and right now, I needed him to nurse to tell my body to make milk. I told myself that as long as he was wetting enough diapers, and was not miserable and screaming, I wouldn't give him formula. I would get in bed with him (I was exhausted) and let him nurse continuously. It was about all that I had the strength to do. As long as he was nursing he was content, even though I was almost back to my pre-pregnancy A cup size and my breasts were soft and limp. After about 24 hours of constant nursing, my breasts were full again. My bra was no longer loose, and he was no longer eating all the time, he was back to every couple of hours. I was amazed at what my body and baby could do, even when I was so sick and weak.
I would feel my supply go up and down depending on how well I was able to stay hydrated. Normally, I had an abundant supply and Scootch would only take one breast per feeding. I could tell when my supply would drop because he would start taking two breasts per feeding. If I got really dehydrated, he would nurse constantly.
After a couple months, even my very breastfeeding supportive husband mentioned the possibility of weaning. I was so sick and weak and having such a hard time keeping any weight on. But I refused to wean.
Even though it took four months, a colonoscopy, and several doctors before I got better, I'm glad I never gave up on breastfeeding. I am so thankful I found the doctor who treated me with probiotic bacteria and special probiotic yeast that kills C. dif. It was very important to me because I knew it was best for Scootch. He went from the bottom of the growth chart as a preemie to about the 75th percent in weight during that time. At the same time, it was important to me because it was something I could do. Here I was, the mother to these two wonderful little boys, and I couldn't even care for them. I can remember my toddler asking me to push him in his swing during this time. It was out on our deck, no more than a few yards from the living room couch. It broke my heart that I was too tired to walk out there and push him in the swing. I could nurse lying down, and even in my sleep. Even if I could do nothing else as a mom, I could nurse my baby. Scootch went on to nurse for 14 months, and is now a happy, healthy nine year old.


text:
(c) Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield MA. All rights reserved.
Contact us for information about using this image.
There is currently no available "Beginner" label. The following is the default level label: Broom corn is a plant that grows a much longer tassel at its top than other varieties of corn. The corn that it grows is not considered fit for humans, although it can be fed to farm animals. Broom corn was first grown in Hadley, Massachusetts in the 1790s by Levi Dickinson, although another farmer may have been growing it there as early as 1773. Dickinson began making and selling brooms made from the corn throughout the county, but for several decades the industry was small. In the mid-1820s the industry took off, and by the 1860s broom production was a substantial part of rural agriculture in Hampshire and Franklin counties. These brooms were widely distributed: most of Deerfield's production in the 1830s, for example, were sold in New York City. But after the Civil War, superior quality broom corn from the Midwest cut into the Massachusetts industry, and by the 1880s the industry was in steep decline and had basically disappeared by 1900. Broom corn was one of the many agricultural commodities of the 1800s that were widely sold and replaced locally made items. Prior to the broom corn industry, brooms were made from local materials, such as split birch twigs.
top of page
Send an e-Postcard of this object
See Also...
Broom Tying Machine
Broom Pounder
Business Letter to Dennis Stebbins
Home | Online Collection | Things
To Do | Turns
Exhibit | Classroom | Chronologies | My
About This Site | Site Index | Site Search | Feedback


text:
Thursday, February 10, 2011
New Pappillon Website with Integrated Blog is Live
To repeat a post from Decemeber, while we have enjoyed our time with Blogger, this version of Pappillon
seems to be going the way of our WordPress site, and will be has been wistfully integrated into a completely new www.joepapp.com wwww.josephpapp.com. The bugs are still being worked out of The new site's content, which is incomplete at present, is more complete, and we will continue blogging there - so but check there for new blog posts before you click back here. Time will tell to what degree the integrated-blog serves the needs of you, the readers. Stay tuned - but not here!


text:
As the visitor approaches the building, he can see through the glass floor the ongoing excavation of houses and public buildings form the 5th B.C. to the7th A.D that stood at the feet of Acropolis. The exhibition starts at the ground floor. On both right and left side of the ramp are displayed artifacts that were discovered at the slopes of Acropolis. The show cases hold vases of various types that date form 3000 BC to 1st century BC. The decoration of the vases varies. In some cases it is geometrical (7th -9th century B.C.), in others black figured (7th-5th century B.C.) and eventually red-figured (5th -1st century B.C.). There also some small statues and relieves that are votives to the small temples and sanctuaries that also used to be on the slopes of the Sacred Rock of Acropolis.
On the first floor right in front of the stairs and slightly to the right the exhibition holds fragments of the pediments of the temples that existed on the Acropolis' rock prior to the Persian invasion. On the right side of this floor the archaic statues that stood as votives outside and inside of the temples are displayed. Kouroi and Korae, the distinct types of male and female statues of the era can been admired here. The visitor has the opportunity to witness the stylistic development in Sculpture of this period. Further down the exhibition, there are few samples of the Severe Style (490-450 BC) in Sculpture and the famous relief of the Mourning Athena. If the visitor wants to follow a chorological path through the museum, he should move to the second floor and not visit the left side of the floor at this point.
On the second floor there is a café-restaurant, a shop, a multimedia center and a terrace.
The exhibition continues on the third floor, where is the Parthenon Gallery. Here, the visitor can admire the sculptures of the pediment and the relieves of the metopes and frieze of the Parthenon. They are placed in a manner that simulates their original position. Moreover through the surrounding windows the visitor can see the actual building of the Parthenon where the sculptures initially stood. Copies of the original statues that are today at the British museum are supplied in order the visitor to be able to understand better the whole synthesis of the sculptural decoration of the temple. On the east side stand the fractures of the east pediment. Behind those, the east metopes and the east part of the frieze is displayed. In the same way on the west side of the floor the west side of the decoration of the Parthenon is shown and the same arrangement is carried on the north and south part of the floor. The third floor also has a small room where a film about the history of the building of the Parthenon is presented. The films shows the gradual destruction of the temple through the ages and wars, its transformation to Church and then to mosque and eventually the subtraction of the Parthenon sculptures by Lord Elgin.
Following the chronological order the visitor should return to the first floor in order to admire the sculptural decoration and the famous Caryatides of the Erectheion, the temple which was built about the same time as the Parthenon. The temple of the Athena- Nike is the newest temple of that era. The frieze of the parapet of the Athena –Nike is famous for the beautiful Nike that laces her sandals and can be admired here. The left side of the first floor contains statues from the 5th century BC. to the 5th century A.D. As Athens decline begins (due to the Peloponnesian war) less and less works of art are created for the Sacred Rock of Acropolis.
Overall the Museum of Acropolis is a modern museum which combines a strategic architectural design, beautiful and important artifacts and modern technology. It is planned in a way that helps the visitor understand better the art and culture of the classical Athens. Moreover it is a museum with an obvious political message. As copies of the missing sculpture emphasize the lack of the originals subtracting something crucial form the experience the visitor is almost forced to wish to return of the marbles of Parthenon to Athens.
Every Friday the museum is open untill 10 o'clock at night and its' famous restaurant is on untill 12 o' clock at night. Enjoy a perfect evening!


text:
Test Scoring & Questionnaire Services are provided to support test scoring, survey data collection, and general data-entry activities. While we primarily use optical mark reader (OMR) technology, we are experiencing an increasing demand for online Web surveys. A major activity of this centre is the generation and processing of USRIs or the universal students' ratings of instruction questionnaires using the Instructor Designed Questionnaire (IDQ) system.
Tests and exams are a natural part of university life. If you're gathering data from surveys or exams, take a load off and let us process the results.Read More
Universal Student Ratings of Instruction provide feedback from classes to help instructors, departments and faculties improve curriculum.
Support Staff can be emailed via firstname.lastname@example.com or you may call them directly by phone 780.492.2741:


text:
Printer friendly
PA-46-2012 PROCLAMATION RE: SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, upon the recommendation of Laura Gerald, M.D., M.P.H., State Health Director, Department of Health and Human Services, hereby announces that the following shellfish area temporary closure will take effect immediately: No person shall take or attempt to take any oysters, clams or mussels or possess, sell or offer for sale any oysters, clams or mussels taken from the following polluted areas: ONSLOW COUNTY Queens Creek - All those waters in Queens Creek upstream of a straight line across the mouth. GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. This proclamation is issued under the authority of N.C.G.S. 113-170.4; 113-170.5; 113-182; 113-221.1; 143B-289.52 and N.C. Marine Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 03H . 0103 and 03K .0101. B. It is unlawful to violate the provisions of any proclamation issued by the N.C. Fisheries Director under his delegated authority pursuant to N.C. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 03H .0103. C. This temporary closure is due to rainfall and resultant runoff.
July 24, 2012 8:20 A.M. PA-46-2012
(If you would like us to respond please include your phone or e-mail.)
*If you are a DENR employee with an I.T. issue, please submit a DOTS ticket.


text:
6:00 pm
Outdoor Idaho "Designing Idaho" Architecture tells us who we are, where we came from, and what we value. Our buildings tell us that like nothing else can. This hour long program explores Idaho's architectural heritage, its history and its place in the sun. We travel the length and breadth of the state, exploring some of Idaho's oldest and grandest buildings -- like the Cataldo Mission and the Paris Tabernacle -- as well as some of Sun Valley's finest residences. We also visit Wallace, Chesterfield, and Boise. There's even a wonderful Sandpoint tree house and a southern Idaho straw bale mud house that are remarkably eloquent.G
7:00 pm
Need to Know "Habitat Havoc" JEFF GREENFIELD ANCHORS. Need to Know reports from Charlotte, N.C., the site of the Democratic convention. D
7:30 pm
Inside Washington NULL
8:00 pm
America In Primetime "Independent Woman" Witness the transformation of women from model housewives to complex, and sometimes controversial, characters. Interviews include Roseanne Barr ("Roseanne"); Candice Bergen ("Murphy Brown"); Eva Longoria and Felicity Huffman ("Desperate Housewives"), Robert and Michelle King and Julianna Margulies ("The Good Wife"); James L. Brooks and Mary Tyler Moore ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show"); Shonda Rhimes and Sandra Oh ("Grey's Anatomy"); and Liz Brixius and Linda Wallem ("Nurse Jackie") among others. D
9:00 pm
America In Primetime "Man of the House" This episode showcases the evolution of the male character from king of the castle in classic family sitcoms to a more intricate, conflicted figure in modern shows. Interviews include David Chase ("The Sopranos"), Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad"), Ron Howard ("The Andy Griffith Show"), and Carl Reiner and Dick Van Dyke ("The Dick Van Dyke Show").G
10:00 pm
Moyers & Company "Challenging Power, Changing Politics" The conventions are over -- now it's time for some thinking outside the box. This week on Moyers & Company (check local listings), Bill talks with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who's been an independent in Congress for 21 years -- longer than anyone in American history. In 2010, Sanders made national news when he delivered an eight-and-a-half-hour speech attacking the agreement President Bill also talks to Green Party candidates Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala about what they've learned about American politics. D
11:00 pm
Linkasia NULL
11:30 pm
Washington Week (Expired) "Generic Vs. Name Brand Drugs" NULL


text:
The leadership of Broward County's multibillion-dollar tourism industry demanded Thursday that Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle stop his attacks on homosexuality even as he pressed them to change a marketing campaign meant to attract gay tourists.
They said Naugle's comments over the past two months have damaged the reputation they carefully created in the two decades since the area's role as college Spring Break capital ended. They not only cited international news coverage and the deluge of calls and e-mails from concerned tourists, but said one gay-oriented convention has been put on hold.
"The rhetoric needs to stop," Nicki Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, told Naugle at Thursday's meeting of the Tourism Development Council. "The anger and the mischaracterization and the hurtful, mean-spirited and wrong-hearted rhetoric has to stop."
Although Naugle vowed not to back down, the controversy could cost him his seat on the tourism board. County commissioners are drafting legislation to oust him.
Naugle depicted himself to tourism officials Thursday as on a crusade to stem the spread of AIDS and stop public sex. He asked them to no longer list Club Fort Lauderdale in its gay vacation planner.
He described the business, off Broward Boulevard, as a gay bathhouse even though it promotes itself as a private spa and gym for men that rents dressing rooms or lockers to members. The manager of the club could not be reached for comment.
"One of the things my dad taught me is it's not always about the money; it's about doing what's right," Naugle said.
It turns out that Naugle is six months late.
Grossman said Club Fort Lauderdale — along with all other business listings — were dropped from next year's brochure in March when the visitors bureau decided to change the focus to upcoming events that would interest gay tourists. She noted the club is licensed by the city and was listed among fitness centers in the 2007 planner.
Since June, Naugle has charged the city has a problem with gay sex in public restrooms, said gays are unhappy and contended the gay Stonewall Library should not be housed in a city building because its collection contains pornography.
His most recent comments question the focus on gay tourism considering the high rate of HIV infection in the area. The comments have been reported by The New York Times, CNN, Fox News and even a Dutch paper, as well as blogs across the Internet. And that has tourism executives increasingly nervous and angry at Naugle.
The Fort Lauderdale area has long ranked as one of the nation's top vacation choices among gay tourists. About 950,000 gays and lesbians were among the 10.4 million people to visit Broward last year and spent an estimated $1 billion.
Gay travel emerged as a part of the visitors bureau's marketing focus in 1997. The agency will spend about $450,000 this year on advertising and other marketing directed at gay tourists.
"In one fell swoop, you're destroying everything we've worked on," Ina Lee, publisher of the TravelHost guides to Fort Lauderdale, told Naugle. "I'm asking you to stop. Please stop."
Virginia Sheridan, head of a New York public relations firm that works for the visitors bureau, told the tourism board that the controversy has reached a worrisome stage. She said the effects from the controversy could spread from tourism to other economic areas, such as business relocation decisions.
"There's a tremendous amount of confusion, surprise and lack of understanding," said Sheridan, who monitors media as part of her consulting contract with the bureau.
Lee said a gay-oriented convention has been put on hold that was to draw 200 attendees and result in $250,000 in business. She would not identify the group because hoteliers are still trying to persuade it to come this fall. Also, at least 100 people have e-mailed to cancel vacations or say they are thinking of going elsewhere.
One of them, accountant John Pearson, of Santa Rosa, Calif., said he plans to go to Palm Springs rather than Fort Lauderdale for a week because of Naugle.
"I certainly don't have to spend my money in his city or state," Pearson wrote tourism officials.
Grossman said Naugle's comments have affected other segments of tourism as well. She said a family attending an upcoming children's sports event called, worried that there was rampant public sex in Fort Lauderdale. She also said multicultural tourism could be hurt if the area gains an image as not welcoming diversity.
Although some tourists may shun Fort Lauderdale because of Naugle's comments, others say they are encouraged to visit.
Bill Federer, a historian and author from St. Louis, wrote the mayor in late July, praising his "courage" for addressing a difficult issue.
"Your decision will attract more families to vacation in Fort Lauderdale as it will be a healthier place," he wrote.
To hold its share of gay tourism dollars, the visitors bureau is considering a new public relations campaign to address the controversy. And a vote by county commissioners on removing Naugle from the tourism board could come as early as Tuesday.
Commissioner Stacy Ritter said Naugle's comments have been counter to the board's mission and are cause to remove him before his term ends next spring. She is drafting legislation to take that unusual step. "They are supposed to promote tourism," she said. "It is our No. 1 industry, and Mayor Naugle is doing a disservice to promoting tourism."
Scott Wyman can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 954-356-4511.
Online Online To see a video of the tourism board meeting, go to Sun-Sentinel.com.


text:
Thomas Rice has a lot on his plate – and he wouldn't have it any other way.
In addition to being ranked first out of the 593 students in his class at Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville, the senior is a three-sport athlete, has a full slate of Advanced Placement courses, and takes a calculus class at Elgin Community College.
The son of a Des Plaines firefighter, the 17-year-old was taught early on the importance of hard work and dedication when it comes to succeeding, traits he hopes carry over with him to college next year while studying civil engineering.
Rice also is a part of this year's Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council, one of 18 high school students selected from across the state to learn about education policies and offer insights.
Each year, the Student Advisory Council, which is composed of high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, selects a topic to research and later presents its findings to the State Board of Education. This year's project focuses on the inconsistencies in student discipline.
The Sleepy Hollow resident spoke with reporter Lawerence Synett about his time thus far on the council, why he works so hard, and what he hopes to accomplish in the future.
Synett: What made you want to become a part of the state board's Student Advisory Council, and how has the experience been thus far?
Rice: My older brother did it when he was a senior and loved it. It just seemed like a great opportunity. Our project focuses on the inconsistencies in student discipline, which I feel very strongly about. It makes sense, if someone is punished for something at one school, and a student does the same things at another school, they should have the same punishment.
Synett: With everything that you do, how do you balance your time?
Rice: It's all about time management. You can't waste time because I have practice and homework every day. You reach a point where you have to make sacrifices and won't always get what you want. I want to be successful and take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. I want to reach my full potential. All these experiences help me understand what should be high on my list of priorities.
Synett: What else do you do?
Rice: I also work as a peer tutor at Dundee-Crown during the school year and at the concession stand at Dolphin Cove in the summers. While peer tutoring, I help the students with any problems they might be having with homework and also help the teacher with day-to-day activities. It's a learning experience because I'm working with people. Working at Dolphin Cove helps me prepare for having a career later in life.
Synett: What are your plans after high school?
Rice: There are five or six schools that I have applied for to study civil engineering. I've always loved math and science since middle school. I want to eventually go into structural engineering, and design bridges and infrastructures. Working in a big engineering firm and working on projects like that would be a dream job for me. In five years, hopefully that is what I am doing.
Synett: Where do you think you got your work ethic?
Rice: Definitely my dad. He has always done as much as he could to help people and instilled a good work ethic in me. He always wanted me to do what I want to do, and helps me get there.
The Rice lowdown
Who he is: Senior at Dundee-Crown High School; son to Bill and Laura Rice
How old is he: 17
What he does: Member of the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council
Favorite food: Cheeseburgers


text:
Member? Sign in. Not a member? Register for free.
This app was removed from the App Store.
Mobile Phone Snake -
iOS Universal Games
Mobile Phone Snake gameplay experience is now return!
The Snakes are hungry. Feed your Snake to help it grow!
•Universal app.
•Smooth mobile gameplay.
•Supports iPhone/iPod Retina Display.
•Supports iOS 4 multi-tasking capabilities.
Show More...
What's New
fix issues.


text:
Thank you, Janine!
2 weeks ago
A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
I'll be needing somebody to decorate my house next week
If someone has to break into my house, I want it to be that guy.
Sale of bath salts has been banned in my state, until now I couldn't figure out why.
Do they help to relieve blocked sinuses ?
How sad is that?
Can he come over to my place? Putting those things up are a total pain in the ass.
I'm rooting for the cleaning fairy to find her way to my house.
Little Calf Creamery. Delicious homemade ice cream and food in Thousand Oaks!


text:
Regarding the petition drive to suspend the law granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants: At least the immigrants are trying to better themselves by getting an education that will lead to jobs so they can become self-supporting members of society. The reason people are signing the petition has nothing at all to do with money. It's about bigotry.
It's not as if the immigrants will be getting free tuition, after all. They will pay in-state fees.
This is just another example of how this country clings to any opportunity to discriminate against a group of people, in this case against Hispanics. This petition has bigotry written all over it.
Mark Frank, Baltimore


text:
by Hugh Gilmore
MONTREAL – We tried counting at dinner last night and we think this is our eighth trip to this lovely city since 2001. We took Amtrak the first two times, hoping that an effortless ride and the chance to read en route would be a swell thing to do, but it wasn't.
As the old Borscht Belt joke goes, the food was awful and the portions were too small. Most of the conductors were rude. And the ride, which is scheduled as a 12-hour jaunt, usually takes 14 hours or more. One return leg took 20 hours when the engine broke and the crew treated the situation as unprecedented. So now we drive.
When we did take the train we stayed at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, largely because the train terminus is beneath the hotel. Just hoist those bags and escalator yourself into the hotel's grand and classy lobby. Tres cool. Besides, John Lennon and Yoko Ono once held a "bed-in" protest against the war in Vietnam there in 1969. And in room 1742 John composed "Give Peace a Chance." You can rent the room yourself now as a special guest suite.
Two stays at the hotel were enough, though. Center-city vacations are not our style, though we were easily able to walk to most of the attractions, including the Jazz Festival that we wanted to see.
After poking around on the Internet, looking for a B&B, we lucked into finding a small, charming place we really enjoy. By our reckoning, our current stay is our sixth at the Auberge de Parc Fontaine. The rates are reasonable – though not cheap – the staff is friendly, and a continental breakfast is provided. What's more, the kitchen is available all day and it's possible to duck in and make up a small plate of fruit and cheese (and a cookie) at any time.
Those features are nice, but a major pleasure of staying here week comes from living in a neighborhood – the Plateau de Mont-Royal – where 99 percent of the people we see or meet every day are residents and not fellow tourists.
One edge of our block provides the greatest delight of all: le Parc Fontaine. This city-designed, 40-hectare (about 98 acres) park contains two linked ponds, a waterfall, a fountain, bicycle paths, playing fields, playgrounds, grassy slopes for picnicking, an outdoor theater, a cafe/catering hall, splendid overlooks and miles of intertwined walking paths.
From sunrise to near midnight, the park is used by thousands of people every day. Many come there to sun. Some pitch day tents. Others cook. Many people have beer or wine with their picnic spreads. On some days you can't walk 50 steps without hearing another small group of musicians playing.
Sometimes there are planned events, but of such a whimsical nature you suspect they're like flash events. Last Thursday, the summer solstice, was given over to "La Journée de la Lenteur." (Slow Day, i.e., slow down, take it easy.) The schedule was posted on trees and poles all over the park. We walked over. Leisurely.
Picnics everywhere. Tents pitched. Art installations punctuated the landscape. Tightrope walkers had strung their wires between trees. Next to them a photographer was slowly and carefully arranging volunteer strangers for a big group hug portrait he would take.
Nearby, a group of about 20 people were engaged in laughter yoga. That was hard to peel away from, but we moseyed over to the central oval to listen to a choral group. This gathering place seemed like an auditioning zone for a human Noah's Ark. People of every description stood or danced, enjoying the day.
The chorus, all white Canadians, was singing the American Negro spiritual "Go Down Moses" with such corny conviction it was quite moving. As the crowd cheerfully applauded them, they segued into one of those Brazilian songs without words, just: La la la la la la la la … to a samba beat.
Everyone in the oval was singing, smiling, feeling good. A couple of long-haired female flower children in tie-dye dresses and bare feet, carrying cherubically chubby babies, danced to the music – everyone was nodding and tapping. The not-so-vague smell of grass came wafting in, sent right from Central Casting.
Janet turned and said to me, "Well, we didn't miss Haight-Ashbury after all." It reminded me of the original "Be-in" on Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park years ago. And the first Earth Day celebration in downtown Philadelphia back in 1970.
Our son, Andrew, is here with us again this year. We three always go into the park at twilight and seek a particular bench where a small group of very good musicians work out together. Their leader is a Peruvian man who plays a small guitar and sings softly in Spanish, accompanied by whoever has come out that night. Sometimes it's Marie-Eve, a friendly redhead who plays a small harp, together with a percussionist who always has at least three different kinds of hand drums.
Last night the Peruvian man was joined by a different rhythm man, another fellow with a mandolin, a young female violinist, and a young Russian man who played what I think was a pocket trumpet. After feeling one another out for a bit they joined together to play "O Sole Mio."
Boy, I thought I knew that song, but the experience of hearing it played in near darkness – just a faint street lamp showing the musicians' outlines – was beautiful. The sweet, haunting lines of the melody lifted gently into the cool night air. I was moved to that point where you just want to sigh and vow to remember the joy of listening to this impromptu group forever
As we listened, people walked or rode or jogged by, going through the paces of their lives as though accompanied by the soundtrack of a documentary movie that shows how sweet life can be. I love being in that park. Being there is worth more than any kind of paid entertainment I could imagine. I actually feel a bit wistful on nights when rain keeps everyone away, or when my favorite performers have not come out.
Coming from Philadelphia, where one must walk, even in Chestnut Hill, with street smarts, it is such a relief to walk through this park – even at night – and feel safe. I never see bands of young men down from another neighborhood, looking to get drunk and smash the heads of other young men. No one is screaming. No one is breaking anything. And (dare I say it) all dogs are on leashes. You have the feeling that probably no one is carrying a gun. Escaping Philadelphia's predators, even for a few days, feels like a vacation unto itself.
Hugh's back today and selling his well-regarded "Scenes from a Bookshop" through leading bookshops everywhere and on Amazon.com.


text:
Clips (used to connect pieces)
Protective Cover(s)
Upgrade to Swivel Chair
Lazy Susan
Fire Glass Azuria 1/4" Reflective Fireglass - 15 lb bag(+$74) Clear 1/2" Fireglass - 15 lb bag(+$74) Copper 1/2" Reflective Fireglass - 15 lb bag(+$77) Smoke Colored ECO GLASS - 15 lb bag(+$56) Bali 1/2(+$33) Clear 1/2(+$33) Pacific Blue 1/2\" Reflective Fireglass - 10 lb bag(+$33) Evergreen 1/2\" Reflective Fireglass - 10 lb bag(+$30) Cobalt Blue 1/2(+$33) Copper 1/4\" Reflective Fireglass - 10 lb bag(+$30) Black 1/4\" Reflective Fireglass - 10 lb bag(+$33) Bronze 1/4\" Reflective Fireglass - 10 lb bag(+$30) Gold 1/4\" Reflective Fireglass - 10 lb bag(+$35) Platinum 1/4\" Reflective Fireglass - 10 lb bag(+$33)
Add Highback Replacement Cushions Aruba(+$1015) Beige(+$1015) Cilantro(+$1015) Cocoa(+$1015) Grey(+$1015) Navy(+$1015) Sail White(+$1015) Tangerine(+$1015) Terracotta(+$1015) Wheat(+$1015) Spa(+$1015)
In Stock items will ship out within 1-3 business days.
Sink into the plush cushions comfortably fitted between our Bermuda 8-piece outdoor wicker furniture sets curved arms. Espresso-colored all-weather rattan is expertly hand woven, wrapping every inch of the durable aluminum frame. Sturdy rust-resistant powder coated feet are color matched to table tops. Thick all-weather cushions are enveloped in 2-year fade resistant acrylic upholstery. Learn more about this curved sofa set below.
FABRIC WARRANTY - 2 Year coverage against fading
CUSHIONS - 6 inches thick for a luxurious look and feel
CUSHION COVERS - Washable and zippered for easy cleaning (air dry only)
FEET LEVELERS - Height adjusters for uneven surfaces that won't mar your patio or deck
TABLE TOPS - Cast aluminum with a durable powder coated finish
FULLY ASSEMBLED - Ready to use and enjoy
STORAGE - Rectangle coffee table doubles as storage
• Custom hand woven all-weather, high density, PE (polyethylene) wicker
• Strong rust resistant, powder coated aluminum frame for maximum durability
• Commercial grade construction
• No Sag solid wicker bottoms with extra flexible strapping providing long-lasting suspension
• Perfect for outdoor use in all climates
• 3 Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty with every set
• Elegant design includes angled backs
• Includes seat and plush back cushions for maximum comfort
• New rust-resistant, powder coated feet which are color matched with table tops
OPTIONAL: Decorative throw pillows in matching or contrasting color. Solid - $10 each and Print - $20 each.
Clips not included but may be purchased separately.
2 for 1 Special: With the purchase of this patio curved sofa set you will receive 2 sets of cushion covers. All sets will come with Espresso wicker and Wheat covers on the cushions. You will be able to select the second set of cushion covers in the color of your choice.
If you don't see a configuration that fits your needs, please contact us and we'll help you build your own 8-piece outdoor wicker furniture set!


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Very nice. The only thing that stood out to me in part III is what Eluvei already mentioned, the music cut.
Great work, Griff.
Spiffy Griffith. I just went from 1 through 4 of your videos.
This really brings me back. When I first saw this series, something funny jumped out at me. How Griffith would ruin these perfectly sweet moments by saying to Guts, "I OWN YOU. YOU BELONG TO ME."
Which original anime episode are we up to now? You're doing a great job Griffs
Gaston is my favorite regular dude.
"Cool Beans!"You've surprised me at the end of this one, I was sure it'd end abruptly when they were afraid of Zodd, but it ended up with a nice, fitting cliffhanger. Great edit again.
Unrelated to your work, an only off-putting thing is that some knights' and even the king's cape colors were way too vivid compared to the rest of the anime, but I guess if I start complaining about terrible color choices, I'll go insane.
And Gaston's voice is not like I imagined at all; I think he should sound a little more mature and humble. Gaston is my favorite regular dude.
Man I love watching these recuts. It puts my editing to shame. And as Eluvei I like how you ended part V.
Now get on with part VI.
Do you include Judo, Pippin etc. as regular dudes as well?
What kind of editing do you do?
(don't worry, Guts is still a winner in the end)!
I've been enjoying the project so far, it takes the aspects of the anime that really caught my attention (funny how those turned out to be the most faithful parts to the manga) when I first started my journey in Berserk, and distills it into something more enjoyable. It's easy to watch because there's no dragging moments and filler, and even without any subtitles I've read and watched the series so many times it feels like I can keep up word for word. Keep it up!
even without any subtitles I've read and watched the series so many times it feels like I can keep up word for word.
I hope the new anime has a much higher budget.
The abrupt music edits were noticable.. but it didn't kill the experience in anyway.
..Then it was kind of ruined when Zodd's voice actor started with his cough like growling. I hope they do a better job in the new animation.
The abrupt music edits were noticable.. but it didn't kill the experience in anyway. ..Then it was kind of ruined when Zodd's voice actor started with his cough like growling.
I liked the way it finished
Yeah I have to agree with you on both points. I hate that fucking hideous growling noise, it shouldn't even be called a growl, more like coughing up a hairball noise. No matter though, I still thoroughly enjoyed the video Griff and the music edits don't bother me one bit.
I laughed at the end. It reminded me of a special song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJGST0XNAIg I demand more Griffith!
As bad as the voice actor for Zodd is, his animators are a thousand times more horrible. Even with the more accurate pace, that was a tough one to watch.
good stuff as usual Griffith.
The part that I noticed to really stick out is when the music faded and the scene jumped from Charlotte going down the stairs, to the three maids talking. what was cut from there? (I can't recall what was there in the old anime)
It might not hurt to go to the commercial break black screen and to fade the music a little slower?
Perhaps, you could combine the fade out with some kind of reverb, maybe doing a hard cut after a certain note, then doing a tiny tiny fade out at the end of the section you cut, THEN, add reverb on the section of the audio that's the last note so it kind of... rings out?


text:
Tonic seizures are fairly uncommon. They occur mostly in people with
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. This is a severe form of generalized
epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children
with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may also have atonic seizures.)
When a tonic seizure occurs, the muscles in the body contract and the entire body stiffens. This occurs suddenly and without warning. And it often causes the person to fall down.
People who have tonic or atonic seizures are likely to be injured
when they fall. Children may have to wear helmets and restrict their activities
to prevent serious injury.
ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - PediatricsMartin J. Gabica, MD - Family MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerSteven C. Schachter, MD - Neurology
Current as ofOctober 14, 2016
Next Section:
Previous Section:
Current as of:
October 14, 2016
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Steven C. Schachter, MD - Neurology
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.
To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise.org.
© 1995-2017 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
Last modified on: 8 September 2017


text:
Add vehicles to compare. You can compare up to 3 vehicles at a time.
Prices do not include additional fees and costs of closing, including government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer documentation fees, any emissions testing fees or other fees. All prices, specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Contact dealer for most current information
Cerritos NEW & USED INFINITI
Your hunt for new, used and certified preowned INFINITI vehicles ends at Cerritos INFINITI. We're sure you'll find the vehicle of your choice in our stock. We offer mind-blowing specials and promotions on your purchase from time to time, so don't forget to avail their benefits as well. The experts at our in-house financing department will help choose the most suitable financing option for you. At our Cerritos INFINITI dealership, we strive hard to ensure that your purchasing experience is as smooth and hassle-free as possible. So what are you waiting for? Visit Cerritos INFINITI today!


text:
YORK, Pa. – Salisbury's Travon Vann scored three of his game-high 22 points in the final 35 seconds to lift Salisbury University to a 61-58 Capital Athletic Conference win over York College on Wednesday night in York.
With the loss, the Spartans fall to 5-9 overall and 1-2 in the CAC, while the Sea Gulls improve to 11-4 and 2-0 in the CAC.
The Spartans jumped out to a quick 9-2 lead just over two minutes into the game. The Green and White played hard on both sides of the court and were able to get Salisbury's leading scorer, Vann on the bench in foul trouble early. With the Sea Gulls top offensive threat out, York was able to push the lead to nine (11-2). The Sea Gulls continued to battle back, but the Spartans seemed to be able to answer.
The first tie of the game came with only 3:49 remaining in the first half. Vann hit a three pointer to make it 21 all. Senior Julian Watson (Odenton, Md./Arundel) answered with a layup to take back the lead, but after some hot shooting by the Sea Gulls, Salisbury would hold a three-point advantage (28-25) heading into halftime.
The second half saw four ties and five lead changes. The Spartans and Sea Gulls traded baskets in the first few minutes. Mike Mathews (Newark, Del./Salesianum) hit a shot that helped York take back the lead, 31-30. However, Vann would drive in for a layup and put the Sea Gulls ahead again. The largest lead of the night for Salisbury would come at 15:31 when the Sea Gulls scored to go up by four (31-35).
York continued to battle on both sides of the court. Todd Maciejewski's (Red Lion, Pa./Red Lion) layup with 11:16 remaining tied the game up 41-41. Watson regained the lead for the Green and White with a pull up jumper, but the Sea Gulls would answer with two made free throws to tie the game back up.
With under six minutes to play, the Spartans made their largest lead of the half. Maciejewski and Mathews finished some strong plays to help put the Spartans up 54-48. Unfortunately, the Sea Gulls had the answer. Vann hit a big three that seemed to drop dead on the back of the rim, but slowly rolled in the basket.
As the shot clock was running down, with only 1:23 left in the game, Tim Harwood's bucket for Salisbury helped bring the Sea Gulls to within one point. Maciejewski was able to come up with a big defensive rebound at the one-minute mark, but after coming out of a timeout, Vann stole the ball off of Maciejewski just past half court and nailed a layup to once again regain the lead.
The Green and White had opportunities to score in the last 17 seconds, but could not get the finish they were looking for and Salisbury would hold onto the win.
As a team, the Spartans shot 44.9% (22-49) from the floor and 27.3% (3-11) from behind the arc. They also sunk 11-of-13 free throws (84.6%). Salisbury only shot 42.6% (20-47) from the floor and were 63.6% (14-22) in free throws, but managed to hit 7-of-23 (30.4%) three point field goals.
Mathews lead the way on offense for the Spartans with 15 points, going 5-7 from the field and 5-6 from the line. Maciejewski recorded his fifth double-double of the season, with 12 points and 10 boards. Also in double-digits for the Spartans were Mitch Kemp (York, Pa./York Suburban) with 11 points and Watson with 10.
The Green and White just outrebounded the Sea Gulls 30-29, but committed more turnovers (18-14).
York returns to action on Saturday afternoon in another CAC matchup at home against Marymount. Game time is slated for 3:00 pm.
Mike Mathews photo courtesy of Zach Clabaugh (www.sharpedgefoto.com)


text:
What it does: It�s a mono-duo-twin stroller. Expand and downsize in only three clicks. From a mono stroller to a duo or twin stroller and back again.
With its flexible luggage options, there�s plenty of room for your goods too. Going around town has never been this easy.
Mono Configuration
Duo Configuration:
Twin Configuration:


text:
IT Spending: 2003 May Maintain 2002 LowsBy Tom Steinert-Threlkeld | Posted 2002-06-20 Print
Online exclusive: At the BusinessWeek CIO Summit, industry leaders and survey results indicated that U.S. companies will cut their information technology budgets by 10% or more this year—and hang tough through 2003.
BOSTON—The average U.S. corporation is likely to reduce its spending on information technology by 10% or more in 2002—and then "reset" its budget for 2003 to the lower levels, according to survey results and a panel of chief information officers at the BusinessWeek CIO Summit here Wednesday.
Spending for the remainder of this year will be "back-loaded'' to the end of the year, according to William McNee, managing partner of Saugatuck Technology, a Westport, Conn., industry research firm that is a strategic advisor to IT vendors.
According to a first-half 2002 survey, the majority of CIOs have "underspent" their IT budgets between 10% and 20% so far this year.
The Saugatuck findings follow an April 2002 survey by Morgan Stanley which indicated that companies had been slow to undertake new technology initiatives. The Morgan Stanley survey of approximately 225 CIOs found 80% planned to begin major new initiatives by the end of the first quarter, but only 23% actually had.
The tendency among CIOs has been to "postpone, postpone, postpone,'' McNee says. "But we're approaching the end of the ability to postpone.''
That's because the output of goods and services in the United States may finally be turning upward, after two years of scant economic growth. Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 5.6% in the first quarter of 2002, according to preliminary estimates released at the end of May by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 1.7%.
Even to maintain spending, CIOs are taking harder looks at their panoplies of information technology initiatives. Rhonda Hocker, CIO of Web software supplier BEA Systems, says she scrutinizes operating budgets every quarter, but holds reviews of her technology investments every six weeks to see if they're on track. Ron Rose, CIO of Priceline.com, maintains an even tighter timeline: He tunes his portfolio of information technology initiatives every two weeks.
However, says Karl O. Wachs, CIO of Celanese AG, "If your spending is at a bare minimum, you will fall into a trap."
He argues that it'll be less costly for companies to start spending now, when skilled talent is on the street and thinking of changing careers.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to get cheaper resources and the best people, Wachs says.
Wachs says he expects general spending to turn up only when companies are convinced the economic recovery is sustained. His measure: two quarters after the revenue of a company returns to its 2000 levels.
If the kind of GDP growth figures that the Bureau of Economic Analysis recently reported continue, then, what McNee calls the "spending dam" may burst.
At this point, CIOs remain in heads-down cost-cutting mode, however. And bigger budgets don't seem to be in the cards. There is, McNee says, "a substantial risk that 2003 budgets will be reset at the lower levels" of 2002 budgets.
IT Solutions Builder TOP IT RESOURCES TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
Which topic are you interested in?
Data Storage
IT Management
What is your company size?
What is your job title?
What is your job function?
Searching our resource database to find your matches...
2013's Top Ten In-Demand Technology S...How does the sound of competing job offers—along with multipl...
Watch Now


text:
Sponsored links
Sponsored links
Printing Technology: Ultra Hi-Definition Printing, Advanced MicroPiezo® 6-color inkjet printing with DX5 technology
Minimum Ink Droplet Size: 5 ink droplet sizes, as small as 1.5 picoliters
Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 x 1440 dpi
ISO Print Speed:
Photo Print Speed: 4" x 6" photo in as fast as 10 seconds1
PC-Free Printing:
CD / DVD Printing: Inkjet printable CDs / DVDs
Copy Modes:
Copy Speed:
Copy Quantity: 1 – 99 copies (PC-free)
Maximum Copy Size: 8.5" x 11" (PC-free)
Copy Features:
Scanner Type: Color flatbed (CIS line sensor)
Optical Resolution: 2400 dpi
Maximum Resolution: 9600 x 9600 dpi interpolated
Scanner Bit Depth: 48-bit color in / 24-bit output
PC-Free Paper Support:
Paper Sizes: 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, A5, half letter, executive
Borderless Sizes: 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 16:9 wide
Paper Types:
Envelope Types:
Input Paper Capacity:
Output Paper Tray Capacity: 30 sheets
Secondary Paper Tray Capacity: 20 sheets photo paper
Ink Type: Claria Hi-Definition dye ink (smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant photos)
Ink Palette: Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta and Yellow
Ink Cartridge Configuration: 6 individual ink cartridges
Fade Resistance / Print Longevity: Up to 200-year album storage, up to 98 years under glass. Lasts up to 4x longer than photo lab prints2
Replacement Ink Cartridges:
Ink Yield Information:
Standard Connectivity:
Printing from a Mobile Device: Print from your iPhone5; Charge portable devices6
Supported Memory Cards:
Direct Camera Connection: PictBridge port (cameras / phones), DPOF
Operating Systems:
Display: 2.5" LCD, Tilt control panel
Image Enhancement Technologies: Auto Photo Correction with advanced face detection, preview on LCD, red-eye removal and photo restoration
Supported Digital Camera Technologies: Exif Print
Printer Language: Epson ESC/P-R
Color Management: Auto Photo Correction and ICM
Sound Level: 34 dB
Rated Voltage: 120 VAC
Rated Frequency: 50 – 60 Hz
Rated Current: 0.8 Amp
Power Consumption:
Safety Approvals: Safety standards UL60950-1, CAN/CS4-222 No. 60950-1, EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 class B
Case Color: Black
Weight: 21.2 lb
Software Included: Epson printer driver, Epson Print CD, Web to Page, Epson Scan, ArcSoft® Print Creations, Epson scanner drivers
Country of Origin: Indonesia
1 Maximum copies per minutes (cpm) are measured after first page with text patterns in Draft Mode on plain paper. ISO ppm is based on ISO 24734. Black and color print speeds are determined in default, single-side mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Color photo in Draft Mode on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of paper feed. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports.
2 Display permanence based on accelerated testing of prints displayed under glass in indoor display conditions; album permanence based on accelerated testing of prints in dark storage conditions. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or properly store them.
3 Yields based on ISO/IEC 24711 in default mode printing continuously. Actual yields will be lower with higher-density images, hot or dusty conditions, less frequent printing or printing predominantly with one color. All ink colors are used for printing and all-in-one printer maintenance, and all colors have to be installed for printing. For print quality, part of the ink from the included cartridges is used for printer startup and a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the "replace cartridge" signal. For details, see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo.
4 Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Visit www.wi-fi.org/files/11nbasics_glossary.pdf for more information.
5 See www.epson.com/mobileprinting for more information on optional phone applications.
6 User supplied cable required to fully or partially charge USB devices that comply with USB 2.0 standards, rated 500 mA or less.
7 Calculated copying five sheets of A4-size color documents per day; one day defined as 8 hours with the power on and 16 hours with the power off. Power consumption will vary according to the customer?s product usage. Based on a 2008 national average electricity cost of 11.47 cents per kWh.
8 See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at www.epson.com/recycle
9 SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.
10 World's fastest 4" x 6" printer compared to inkjet, photo all-in-one printers priced at $299 or less as of April 1, 2010, based on independent testing.
11 Some applications and/or functions, such as accessing memory cards, may not be supported by Mac®.
12 Epson provides phone support, without charge, for the life of the product. Telephone toll charges may apply.
13 First in photo quality when compared to photo all-in-one printers priced at $300 or less based on independent testing.
Sponsored links


text:
Detail Images
Current Color
Free 2-Day shipping on orders over $50. Learn More
Select a Size:Select options
Select a Color:Select options
9 Reviews
Stop hitting your rack on your garage.
- Item #YAK0143
Tech Specs
Gearhead Help
Tech Specs
- Reviews
What do you think about this product?
Have questions about this product?
Transport 2 boats on a car with 2 sets
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These have worked well for dozens of days carrying touring and whitewater kayaks to and from the lake and river. They take a little while to mount to your car, but with a little practice it's easy to have them up with boats attached in 15 minutes or so. They attach boats securely, and I thought with relatively minimal road noise, even on the freeway. I have even managed to carry 3 kayaks on the roof of a Subaru Forrester, with one on each rack and the other boat crammed in the middle and attached with straps to the roof racks. Probably not recommended, but it worked.
Not much of a fan. Maybe don't need.
Two issues: first I've come to realize that my whitewater boat and my flat water boat ride fine just on the bars. Any rotomolded boat is tough enough to withstand those stresses. If I had a cedar strip wood sea kayak these would certainly be in play. Second the connection on the round Yakima bar is terrible. To get it right enough not to spin, you end up chewing up the plastic coating of the bar.
I'm not mad.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Pro -
Easy to use once attached properly.
Low profil when you need them to be.
Won't mark or scuff up your boat.
Con -
Whistle while driving.
Slightly cumbersome to attach properly.
They move around on round bars.
Overall I like them and I have no reason to replace them with something else.
wind noise and attachment
I think these racks should have gone through another design iteration before they were released. First, the wind noise. Didn't these guys think to put these on a car and drive around with them? These are the same people who are going on and on about how silent their bars are.
Secondly, in making a rack that will fit anything, they produced clamps that are a pain in the butt to adjust for my factory racks, and which have loose parts that are easy to loose. Really, how much could it cost to supply three different bases? Or even two?
Also seems like a cam clamp to lock the racks up or down would have been a better idea than a knob that you have to turn about 40 times to loosen and tighten.
Other than that, they're good racks that hold my boats solidly and don't mark them up.
So easy to use! Great quality!
Works Great
Since the truck is usually full of bikes I went with the roof rack to carry the kayak. So far it works great. Only used for short trips around the area. Will have to wait till next summer for the longer trips
Bowdown on G. Cherokee
Whistle noise
I bought 2 sets for my BMW 325xi with factory roof bars.
They fit just fine and have no complaints...except for the whistle noise that seems to start as low as 10 mph. The Yakima fairing does wonders for reducing 90% of the noise.
Other than the whistle noise, I love the design, function, ease of installation, and the straps, buckles and hooks that are included with the kits. The bottle opener feature was the reason I went with this one over other manufacturers mounts.
Yakima Rocks!
I give it 4 out of 5 due to the whistle noise.
Noise Fix
The duct tape on the front was an early attempt to reduce noise caused by turbulence, but the real culprit for the HOWL is where I have the foam blocks stuffed. It is now much quieter.
Noise can be corrected.
I finally quieted these things down today, and realized I have never reviewed them! I've owned them for a year now and other than the annoying whistle/howl I LOVE THEM! I can just fold them down and go about my business without being one of those silly people with their big J hook carriers up in the air devoid of a boat. These are also a god send for SUVs and taller vehicles. The downside? they are noisy. I have a 2000 Grand Cherokee with sun roof. For optimal strength of setup, my forward bar is above my sun roof, making noise more pronounced. It also prevents me from using a wind fairing if I ever want to operate the sun roof. Perhaps a fairing would reduce the noise, but I found the whistling to be coming from the "hole" formed by the clamp forward of the cross bar. Today I cut some squares of foam and put them in that forward area and reclamped. It is now all but silent up to 55-60 when the light turbulence noise you would expect kicks in. Yatta yatta yatta, I really like this carrier, but I question if the design could not have been improved a little (like the doo-dad that holds your strap in place has a slot cut in it for no good reason, which occasionally allows the strap to fall down; a minor annoyance.) and this is why I give it a 4 and not 5.
Works perfectly on 2001 Nissan Xterra
I bought 2 sets for my 2001 Xterra, and they fit perfectly on the factory crossbars right out of the box. No need to purchase longer bolts. The included bolts are just long enough, and I had to squeeze the brackets together to get the bolts started, but then it's not a problem. When folded, I can still enter my 7' garage door with plenty of clearance. With the built-in ramps, I can easily load my 12' Old Town Dirigo by myself, and the racks position two kayaks perfectly and hold them securely. The included straps are very good, too. The entire system seems to be very rugged and a lot of attention obviously went into the details of the design. My only complaint, though minor, is that the racks whistle a little bit driving down the highway while folded and empty. Overall, this is a great product!
I use to have the BigStacker for my kayaks and boy was that a hassle to deal with on a honda ridgeline.I just got the bowdowns and i love them.They are so much easier to deal with.One on one with the kayaks is alot easier than trying to balance two and tie them down..Kudos to the bowdowns.
Has anyone used the Whispbar with Bowdowns?...
Has anyone used the Whispbar with Bowdowns? The Whispbar goes on fine but mounting the Bowdowns to the Whispbar is the worst design I have seen and I am not certain it is even safe.
I am thinking about returning the Whispbar for something more conventional. I like the Bowdowns I am just concerned about the shoddy mounting.
i have h2. roof rack bars are thicker than...
i have h2.
roof rack bars are thicker than other cars.
i had hard time to install my thule box but it works.
i wonder if this will fit.
Many thanks! : )
I have a 2005 ford explorer with the factory...
I have a 2005 ford explorer with the factory roof rack, will the Yakima bowdown boat rack clamps fit on my cross bars?
Thanks, Bill B.
No these won't fit your factory rails; you would need the Yakima rails... but the Bigstack (Yakima #8004041) should.... see picture of what these look like... In my opinion, Thule makes far superior and more variety of boat setups...
I have a 2007 Nissan Murano with the factory...
I have a 2007 Nissan Murano with the factory rails. The Yakima product configurator does not seem to recognize that in addition to the rails that run parallel to the car, there are also two crossbars. Will the Yakima Bowndown model properly attach to the factory crossbars?
Will the bowdown fit on my '06 jeep grand...
Will the bowdown fit on my '06 jeep grand cherokee? The OEM factory cross bar seems too wide (3")...
Did you try the configurator above?
they should fit, the clamp is setup so that it can grasp round, flat, and I THINK square bars. But I have never tried a square bar with mine. See the picture I posted above and you will note its "universal" crabclaw-like clamp.
I have a Chevrolet Lumina Car and we have...
I have a Chevrolet Lumina Car and we have two kayaks, can you put two of these carrier brackers on the track that attaches to the roof?
Doubt it, you need to have the Yakima cross bars. Check out Yakima.com and see their fitguide so you can tell what you need to use this rack. Or at least it will tell you which racks you can put on your car.


text:
This page offers links to a selection of the best Shakespeare websites and articles from across the internet.
BardWeb: Details on the man, and his works – including plot summaries for 38 plays.
Mr William Shakespeare and the Internet: The complete annotated guide to the scholarly Shakespeare resources available on Internet.
Shakespeares Sonnets: Descriptive commentary of each sonnet, giving explanations of difficult and unfamiliar words and phrases.
Shakespeare in Japanese: The Bard of Avon: Shakespeare in English or Japanese.
Open Source Shakespeare: The Complete Works of Shakespeare, free to all.
Shakespeare's Stratford on the web: Stratford-upon-Avon site for touristaccommodation, restaurants, country inns, sight-seeing and more.
The Oxford Shakespeare Society: The premier source of information on the Shakespeare authorship issue.
Internet Shakespeare Editions: Publications of the original versions of the plays and poems, preserving as many of the physical characteristics that appeared in the Renaissance, including old spelling and format.
Like No Sweat Shakespeare? Add us as a resource to your website