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DelayBinding: a custom WPF Binding
When you use the Outlook 2007 search, Vista's start search, or the Search bar in Explorer, there's often a short delay between when you press a key, and when the search begins.
In WPF, we could simulate this through a series of event handlers, timers and code-behind directly on controls, but we usually want to be able to use this alongside WPF's data binding capabilities. To use WPF data binding in a delayed fashion, I created a simple markup extension which creates a binding and manages the timer delay between commits.
Here's how you can use it:
<TextBox Text="{z:DelayBinding Path=SearchText}" />
You can also set an explicit delay. By default, it uses 0.5 seconds, which felt consistent with Outlook, though I didn't spend that much time working out exactly how long Outlook waits. I did look to see if there was a SystemParameters class for something like "SearchDelay", but couldn't find one. Suggestions for a better default are welcome.
<TextBox Text="{z:DelayBinding Path=SearchText, Delay='00:00:01'}" />
Instead of creating a new type of Binding, I'm using the standard WPF Binding, but setting the UpdateSourceTrigger to Explicit. As the text changes, the timer is reset, and when it ticks the value is pushed to the source.
After the short delay:
First, the code to the markup extension (XML-doc comments removed):
public class DelayBindingExtension : MarkupExtension
public DelayBindingExtension()
Delay = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(0.5);
public DelayBindingExtension(PropertyPath path)
: this()
Path = path;
public IValueConverter Converter { get; set; }
public object ConverterParamter { get; set; }
public string ElementName { get; set; }
public RelativeSource RelativeSource { get; set; }
public object Source { get; set; }
public bool ValidatesOnDataErrors { get; set; }
public bool ValidatesOnExceptions { get; set; }
public TimeSpan Delay { get; set; }
public PropertyPath Path { get; set; }
public CultureInfo ConverterCulture { get; set; }
public override object ProvideValue(IServiceProvider serviceProvider)
var valueProvider = serviceProvider.GetService(typeof (IProvideValueTarget)) as IProvideValueTarget;
if (valueProvider != null)
var bindingTarget = valueProvider.TargetObject as DependencyObject;
var bindingProperty = valueProvider.TargetProperty as DependencyProperty;
if (bindingProperty == null || bindingTarget == null)
throw new NotSupportedException(string.Format(
"The property '{0}' on target '{1}' is not valid for a DelayBinding. The DelayBinding target must be a DependencyObject, "
+ "and the target property must be a DependencyProperty.",
var binding = new Binding();
binding.Path = Path;
binding.Converter = Converter;
binding.ConverterCulture = ConverterCulture;
binding.ConverterParameter = ConverterParamter;
if (ElementName != null) binding.ElementName = ElementName;
if (RelativeSource != null) binding.RelativeSource = RelativeSource;
if (Source != null) binding.Source = Source;
binding.ValidatesOnDataErrors = ValidatesOnDataErrors;
binding.ValidatesOnExceptions = ValidatesOnExceptions;
return DelayBinding.SetBinding(bindingTarget, bindingProperty, Delay, binding);
return null;
Now the DelayBinding class, which as you can see above is being instantiated by the DelayBindingExtension. You could also create it manually in code:
public class DelayBinding
private readonly BindingExpressionBase _bindingExpression;
private readonly DispatcherTimer _timer;
protected DelayBinding(BindingExpressionBase bindingExpression, DependencyObject bindingTarget, DependencyProperty bindingTargetProperty, TimeSpan delay)
_bindingExpression = bindingExpression;
// Subscribe to notifications for when the target property changes. This event handler will be
// invoked when the user types, clicks, or anything else which changes the target property
var descriptor = DependencyPropertyDescriptor.FromProperty(bindingTargetProperty, bindingTarget.GetType());
descriptor.AddValueChanged(bindingTarget, BindingTarget_TargetPropertyChanged);
// Add support so that the Enter key causes an immediate commit
var frameworkElement = bindingTarget as FrameworkElement;
if (frameworkElement != null)
frameworkElement.KeyUp += BindingTarget_KeyUp;
// Setup the timer, but it won't be started until changes are detected
_timer = new DispatcherTimer();
_timer.Tick += Timer_Tick;
_timer.Interval = delay;
private void BindingTarget_KeyUp(object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
if (e.Key != Key.Enter) return;
private void BindingTarget_TargetPropertyChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
private void Timer_Tick(object sender, EventArgs e)
public static object SetBinding(DependencyObject bindingTarget, DependencyProperty bindingTargetProperty, TimeSpan delay, Binding binding)
// Override some specific settings to enable the behavior of delay binding
binding.Mode = BindingMode.TwoWay;
binding.UpdateSourceTrigger = UpdateSourceTrigger.Explicit;
// Apply and evaluate the binding
var bindingExpression = BindingOperations.SetBinding(bindingTarget, bindingTargetProperty, binding);
// Setup the delay timer around the binding. This object will live as long as the target element lives, since it subscribes to the changing event,
// and will be garbage collected as soon as the element isn't required (e.g., when it's Window closes) and the timer has stopped.
new DelayBinding(bindingExpression, bindingTarget, bindingTargetProperty, delay);
// Return the current value of the binding (since it will have been evaluated because of the binding above)
return bindingTarget.GetValue(bindingTargetProperty);
I imagine this would be useful for Silverlight, but since Silverlight does not support custom MarkupExtensions, and since Silverlight Binding's can't have an UpdateSourceTrigger (to set it to Explicit), I expect you would end up creating it through an attached dependency property and triggering the binding to push manually. Let me know if you write one.
Welcome, my name is Paul Stovell. I live in Brisbane and work on Octopus Deploy, an automated deployment tool.
Prior to founding Octopus Deploy, I worked for an investment bank in London building WPF applications, and before that I worked for Readify, an Australian .NET consulting firm. I also worked on a number of open source projects and was an active user group presenter. I was a Microsoft MVP for WPF from 2006 to 2013.
Hi Paul, Nice post, just a puntualization: Silverlight 3 support UpdateSourceTrigger but unfortunately still misses MarkupExtensions.
Hi Paul. Glad to see you're blogging again!
I remember the first time you posted this, and had cause to use it a month or two ago. When I dug through the sources I found an issue, though, and I think it's still there. The AddValueChanged call on the DependencyPropertyDescriptor will stop the binding source from being garbage collected, as it ends up in a static HashTable.
We've had loads of problems with leaks of this nature in our app (not using DelayBinding), as we add & remove UI as the user navigates, and one rooted control will root everything it's connected to in the visual tree (through the Parent and Child/Children properties of all the controls).
Anyway, I've previously gone to a lot of effort with hooking Loaded & Unloaded events on controls and things like that to be able to add and remove the ValueChanged handlers at the right times. I've just found this blog post, though, which looks like it might offer an answer.
P.S. Did you lose all your old website content when it went down, or is there a chance you could restore your old blog posts? There was some gold in there, particularly w.r.t. Bindable.Linq, which we're using a lot.
Hi James,
I'll read the post you linked to and see if I can improve the article - this one was a post of the original article, but I think I have modified code myself somewhere that also made it more reliable.
I still have the old content which I'm slowly converting over. Hopefully in a couple of weeks it will all be back up.
Any idea how you could modify this code so that the extension could be used as part of a MultiBinding?
I have a small problem with it. For me the BindingTargetTargetPropertyChanged gets called which starts the timer, and then BindingTargetKeyUp gets called stopping the timer. In BindingTarget_KeyUp is there a reason the _timer.Stop() isn't inside the if statement?
Hi PV,
You are correct, that handler should only take effect when the Enter key is pressed. The PropertyChanged event is used to reset the trigger when the user presses any other keys. I've updated the code.
Hi. First, thanks for this great delayed binding. It's exactly what I need, once I get it working. The problem I'm encountering is that bindingTarget in
var bindingTarget = valueProvider.TargetObject as DependencyObject;
is always null. The TargetObject is some kind of System.Windows.SharedDp, per the exception thrown: "The property 'Text' on target 'System.Windows.SharedDp' is not valid for a DelayBinding...." I'm using this DelayedBinding extension to bind a TextBox to a large string (of xml). Normal bindings work fine. The TextBox is in a DataTemplate. The binding is:
<TextBox Text="{local:DelayBinding Path=Content, ValidatesOnDataErrors=True}" ...
I'm using C# 4.0 on the VS2010 RC. Any suggestions on where the problem is?
This happens because the markup extension is evaluated when the template is parsed, before the controls have been created. See here for more information on how to workaround it: http://tomlev2.wordpress.com/tag/markup-extension/
@Ian Voyce
Thanks a lot!


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Josephine and Jennifer Onita were returning from the wedding of a close friend in Nigeria.
Maimuna Anyene was on her way to her brother's matrimonials.
Weddings are a big reason people cross oceans and continents, making journeys brimming with mirth and laughter back to the lands where they and their families came from.
This weekend, that joy plunged to absolute sorrow for at least two families in the United States.
Anyene was killed along with her husband and four children when Dana Air Flight 992 crashed Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria's largest city.
Aviation authorities suspend airline's license
Also on board were the Onita sisters from Missouri City, Texas: well-educated, smart and full of promise.
"I don't have anyone to talk to anymore," their elder sister, Christiana Onita-Olojo, said Tuesday.
Her parents, Solomon and Lola Onita, came to the Houston area from Nigeria three decades ago, harboring the dream of all immigrants.
Josephine, 23, often went by her middle name, Anita. She studied accounting at the University of North Texas and was managing all five locations of her father's business. She was a super-entrepreneur.
Jennifer, 28, went to Texas Tech University and earned a degree in electrical engineering. She'd worked at Raytheon and as a contractor for NASA and was studying biomedical engineering.
She was a bookworm, the kind of person who was quiet when she met a stranger but then talked up a storm.
Ayo Akindona, a second cousin, was especially close to Jennifer. They grew up together in the same Missouri City neighborhood and spent many days at each other's houses.
He used to love to brag to his friends: "I know a rocket scientist."
Akindona said Josephine had gone shopping with his sister last Wednesday, before she left for Nigeria. The two women had their nails done and later, when they returned to Akindona's family home, they stayed up late talking. So late that Akindona's father broke up the conversation at 1 a.m.
Josephine had been to Nigeria several times. Next time, she said, they would all go together.
"I walked her out to the door, waved bye," he said. "I thought nothing of it."
Then at 5:30 Sunday evening, when Akindona was on his way to meet friends, his phone rang. It was his sister.
Come home immediately, she said. Jennifer and Josephine had died in a plane crash.
Akindona said he keeps waiting for someone to tell him it was a mistake. They weren't on that flight. Their phone ran out of battery power so they could not call. Something. Anything but the truth.
Houston pastor Banji Adesanmi knew the Onita family through the Redeemed Christian Church of God, based in Nigeria. He had planned to take the doomed flight with the Onita sisters but changed his plans.
"I feel bad that I missed it and they did not," he said in an e-mail from Nigeria. "They are younger and have a full life ahead of them."
All three Onita girls — they have a younger brother, Solomon Jr. — belonged to the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. But Onita-Olojo said there were no words to describe the sisterhood they shared by blood.
Onita-Olojo said she spoke with her sisters every day, about everything. She had been anxious for them to return to Texas.
Her husband had also attended the wedding in Abuja and had taken an earlier flight. Onita-Olojo didn't go because she had just given birth.
Tuesday, her husband returned home. Her sisters didn't.
She struggled for words. What do you say when parents lose two of their four children? And a sister loses her confidantes?
She can see her sisters in her own daughter. Sometimes, she makes a face and looks like Josephine. Other times, she looks like Jennifer.
"I have to be strong," Onita-Olojo said, standing outside her door, speaking to a reporter from CNN affiliate KHOU. "And pull it together for the family."
In another American city, far from the wreckage in Lagos, friends and family dealt with similar, gut-wrenching grief.
Maimuna Anyene and her husband, Onyeke, were on their way from Hartford, Connecticut, to Lagos for her brother's wedding. They had with them their four children, including their youngest, just 5 months old.
Her colleagues at United Technologies said Anyene had just returned from maternity leave to her job in the company's human resources division. She was an invaluable member of the team, a company statement said.
"She was a great, dedicated mom," said Sue Dombeck. "We were all shocked yesterday."
Neighbors on Park Place Circle described Anyene as someone who always smiled, said hello. The community was in disbelief over the tragedy. An entire family — gone.
One neighbor, Tegan Gonzalez, placed flowers on Anyene's doorstep, the Hartford Courant reported.
U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said seven of the people on the flight were U.S. citizens. Officials were still working to notify all the families and had not released a final list.
But one on that list is Peter Waxtan, the American pilot of the flight.
Waxtan flew as a captain for Spirit Airlines from 1997 to 2009, according to the airline.
"All of us at Spirit are very saddened by this tragedy and extend our heartfelt condolences to all of his loved ones and the family and friends of everyone on the flight," said spokeswoman Misty Pinson.
He also flew for Falcon Air Express, a charter airline in Miami, reported CNN affiliate WPEC.
Friends expressed condolences on Facebook.
"R.I.P cap Peter Waxtan you will be missed," wrote Bassema Geha Zoghbi, whose profile said she works for customer services at Spirit Airlines.
Waxtan had just started flying with Dana Air, said Oscar Wason, director of operations for the domestic Nigerian carrier. His first day was in March.


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Donald V. Andrews of Wallkill, NY, retired Superintendent of Schools for Wallkill Central School District, Wallkill, NY and a longtime resident of the area, died Monday, October 28, 2013, in Newburgh. He was 68.
The son of the late Victor and Marjorie Francis Andrews, he was born July 30, 1945 in Batavia. NY.
He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo parish and past parish counsel member, and Chairman of Mid Hudson Athletic League.
He was a member of the NY State Counsel of School Superintendents, where he served on the curriculum committee. He served as an Executive Board Member of the Mid-Hudson Teachers Center.
He also served on the Deh-Hic Executive Committee Board and introduced Deh-Hic to Ulster County.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 43 years, Sharon, at home; son, Todd Andrews of Newburgh, NY; daughter, Danielle Long and her husband, Pete of Mansfield, MA; son, Eric Andrews and his wife, Tara of Wallkill, NY; four grandchildren: Darren, Ayla, Tessa, Hayden; brother, Jack Andrews and his wife, Sharon of Batavia, NY and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Lee Andrews and his niece and goddaughter, Carolann Andrews.
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Facebook testing "announce important post" feature
UPDATE: Facebook confirms Reg reader's "make sure friends see this" find
Facebook has confirmed it is trialling a feature that would allow users to
shove posts into friends' faces make sure their posts are seen by all their friends.
Reports of a similar feature emerged last May, when Facebook trialled a paid post-highlighting service in New Zealand.
Reg reader Andrew N Green from Adelaide has just spotted something similar, depicted below:
Andrew says the feature worked like this:
After I posted, the option came up next to Like * Comment * Share. It said "Announce" and had a little yellow highlight that faded off it. I clicked it, which brought up a dialogue box saying that, if something was important, I could elect for all of my friends to see it. Some of the text in the dialogue box was a bit garbled - it said "do you want to Announcement this post", for example - so it looks like a feature in beta
The results of that process look like this:
We showed Facebook Andrew's screenshots and it replied, through an Australian SpokesFriend, that "We're constantly testing new features across the site. This particular test is simply to gauge people's interest in this method of sharing with their friends. ®
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YouTube announced it will be opening a production studio in New York in 2014, adding to the video content company's studios in Los Angeles, London and Tokyo.
The studio will be for its content providers or creators to use its new equipment and tech training for little or no cost, according to The Wrap. YouTube announced the plan at an online video convention in Anaheim, and executives announced that the online video service has 325 channels with more than 1 million subscribers.
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Previously, we wrote about YouTube's 41,000-square-foot studio in the Playa Vista neighborhood of west Los Angeles, which houses many online productions. The studio, dubbed YouTube Space LA, is for creators to film, edit and learn about the business. The studio is part of the $150 million Google, YouTube's parent company, is using to grow and develop YouTube content.
Revenue is rising for YouTube, with a possible annual revenue of $20 billion by 2020. That makes online creators pretty important and gives a clear reason why YouTube should be growing and helping its talent with studios and classes.


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WASHINGTON -- In a closed strategy session of House Republicans, Speaker John A. Boehner on Friday shared letters of encouragement he received from schoolchildren who urged him to withstand shutdown stress by taking a nap, listening to music – Lady Gaga was suggested – and other tips, according to those in the room.
The light moment quickly faded to Boehner's denial of media reports that he was willing to "roll over" in coming negotiations to raise the the nation's debt limit. Boehner told lawmakers he has no intention of leaving his conservative Republican majority behind to rely overwhelmingly on Democrats to raise the nation's debt limit in coming weeks and avoid what could be a catastrophic default.
"He said that's not going to happen," said Rep. John Fleming (R-La.), a conservative. "He was basically blowing it out of the water."
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Boehner's hardline approach was met by applause in the room.
The House is planning to remain in session at least through Saturday to continue approving legislation to reopen specific parts of government – an approach President Obama and Democrats in the Senate have rejected, saying they have no interest in picking winners and losers among federal operations.
Republicans had almost no choice but to stay in Washington over the weekend once Obama canceled his trip to Asia because of the shutdown. The president had been set to depart on Saturday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Unable to stop the president's healthcare law as part of a tea party strategy that led to the shutdown, Republicans now want to pivot to the broader debate over the need to raise the $16.7-trillion debt limit or face a risky federal default.
Some more moderate-leaning Republicans have tried unsuccessfully to reopen the government while talks shift, but Boehner has encouraged those lawmakers to "have patience" as he pursues a broader strategy that widens the battlefield beyond the shutdown into the debt ceiling.
A pair of members from more competitive general election districts did speak up to remind their colleagues that the fallout from a prolonged shutdown would be different for them than those who are in more reliably Republican seats. Among them was Rep. David Reichert (R-Wash.), who represents a district that President Obama narrowly won in 2012.
Rep. Richard Hudson said the message from leadership was "stick together."
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The Treasury Department warned this week that a default could trigger a worse financial crisis than in 2008.
"A default would be unprecedented and has the potential to be catastrophic: Credit markets could freeze, the value of the dollar could plummet, U.S. interest rates could skyrocket, the negative spillovers could reverberate around the world, and there might be a financial crisis and recession that could echo the events of 2008 or worse," Treasury said.
Democrats are skeptical that Boehner can make a big budget deal in the short time remaining, especially after past attempts at a "grand bargain" failed. They have publicly said they would not negotiate any substantive changes until after Republicans agree to reopen federal agencies and raise the government's debt limit. That all but ensures there will be no quick resolution to the federal government shutdown, which has furloughed 800,000 workers and closed all nonessential government operations, including popular national parks and museums.
In the last major standoff over the debt ceiling, in 2011, the two sides agreed to paper over their inability to agree by creating a new committee to debate budget changes. Whether they can find a similar mechanism that would save face for both sides may determine whether the government can avoid an economically damaging default on its debt.
Top House Republicans are working on the demands the GOP will make in exchange for raising the debt limit and reopening government, according to those familiar with the internal strategy.
Still smarting from Boehner's past failed efforts to negotiate a budget deal with the White House, Republicans have shied away from calling any new deal a "grand bargain."
Rather, they see it as a "big down payment" toward trimming the nation's deficits, preferring the language of Rep. Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.), the GOP's budget guru and the former vice presidential nominee.
Following Ryan's lead, Republicans are expected to revisit the components of past budget battles: cuts to Medicare, Social Security and other entitlement programs, as well as reforming the tax code, a long-standing interest. They may also seek to gain the Obama administration's approval of the Keystone XL pipeline between Canada and the United States, as well as pursue smaller changes to the healthcare law, including repeal of the tax on medical-device makers and an end to the individual patient advisory board.
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Bush Hog®
1812 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter
The 1812 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter is designed for small tractors with a PTO horsepower of 50 to 75. The narrow cutting width of 12-feet makes this Flex-Wing ideal for rolling terrain where a wide rigid cutter will not perform as well. Grass, weeds, and brush up to 1 1/2-inch diameter are no match for the hardened parallel uplift blades. The narrow width is also ideal for orchards with prunings that must be cut into smaller pieces. The 1812 has maintenance friendly features, E-Z cleaning decks, high performance cutting and distribution, and it is built Bush Hog® tough for years of reliable service.
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NOTE: Unit(s) shown equipped with certain selections and options; please consult with your local Bush Hog dealer for all available configurations.
Performance Features
- E-Z clean smooth decks are on the center and wings.
- Wing "free float" without movement of wing hydraulic cylinder rod extends cylinder life.
- Gearbox oil sight gauge allows the checking of the oil level in a few seconds.
- PTO driveline holder is standard.
- Wheel spindles are in halves for economy and ease of maintenance.
- A single hydraulic hose is standard for lifting. Two hoses are optional for lifting wings independently of center section.
Construction Features
- Center section cushions are at each axle arm to absorb shocks near the wheels.
- Replaceable full length sideband skids give maximum protection and strength to the sideband.
- Wheel hub cap retainers are standard to prevent loss of cap and hub grease.
Safety Features
- Safety lights for highway travel are standard.
Product Features
Full Length Sideband Skids
Each axle arm on the center section has a rubber cushion to absorb the shock loads near the wheels. Shown with optional dual tires on the center.
Patented oil sight gauge in all three cutting gearboxes for quick and easy monitoring of oil levels.
|Cutting Width:
|Cutting Height:
|2-inches to 12-inches
|Cast Clevis
|Tongue Weight:
|Estimated Total Weight:
|Tractor H Range@ PTO:
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|Blade Holder:
|Oval Pan
|PTO Drivelines:
|ASAE Cat 4
|Center & Wing Drivelines:
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|Wing Flex:
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|Wing Free Float:
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|Splitter Gearbox Rating:
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|Gearbox Oil Sight Gauge:
|Gearbox Warranty:
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|Blade Tip Speed @ 540 pto:
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Students participating in team sports have to learn to work as a team, consistently maintain good grades to stay in their sport of choice, and keep a healthy lifestyle for strength and endurance. In some rural or lower income places, though, funds don't always allow for sports to be offered in schools and communities. Donations by individuals and corporations play a huge role in helping communities provide youth sports programs, such as soccer, football, basketball, and wrestling. It also helps children realize their dreams of playing a team sport, when otherwise they wouldn't be able to.
There are many places where donations of sports gear have already impacted small communities for the better. In Burlington, ON, Canada, there is an event that collects hockey gear, lacrosse equipment, jerseys, and other sports donations to help the small communities nearby. Broadwayworld.org did an article about 24 Hour Fitness donating $9500 worth of sports equipment to the Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside. The generous donation will help around 1500 children enjoy the many benefits of participating in sports. In addition, many large sports retail companies donate to small community youth sports programs.The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends a daily physical exercise amount of at least 60 minutes for children. Those who lead sedentary lifestyles because of lack of funding can be encouraged to join sports, with the help of donations. Youth sports is the easiest way to make sure that children achieve the goal of 60 minutes. Those who meet that level of activity reap many benefits, including a likelihood of creating a lifetime of healthy habits. Donations to schools, programs, and individual students helps those less fortunate participate in sports activities that other children in larger communities have access to.


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There was a tightrope walker, who did incredible aerial feats. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then he had succeeding acts; he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a wheelbarrow. An American promoter read about this in the papers and wrote a letter to the tightrope walker, saying, "Tightrope, I don't believe you can do it, but I'm willing to make you an offer. For a very substantial sum of money, besides all your transportation fees, I would like to challenge you to do your act over Niagara Falls." Now, Tightrope wrote back, "Sir, although I've never been to America and seen the Falls, I'd love to come." Well, after a lot of promotion and setting the whole thing up, many people came to see the event. Tightrope was to start on the Canadian side and come to the American side. Drums roll, and he comes across the rope which is suspended over the treacherous part of the falls -- blindfolded!! And he makes it across easily. The crowds go wild, and he comes to the promoter and says, "Well, Mr. Promoter, now do you believe I can do it?" "Well of course I do. I mean, I just saw you do it." "No," said Tightrope, "do you really believe I can do it?" "Well of course I do, you just did it." "No, no, no," said Tightrope, "do you believe I can do it?" "Yes," said Mr. Promoter, "I believe you can do it." "Good," said Tightrope, "then you get in the wheel barrow."
The word believe, in Greek means "to live by". This is a nice story...makes you ask, how often do we say that we believe Christ can do it, but refuse to get in the wheelbarrow?


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== HaTeX Support ==
You can report any bug or suggestion at:
Revision as of 08:04, 23 September 2011
About HaTeX
HaTeX is a package wich lets you to write LaTeX code from Haskell.
HaTeX page: http://ddiaz.asofilak.es/packages/HaTeX
Here a link to the package in Hackage: http://hackage.haskell.org/package/HaTeX
How to use HaTeX
If you know how to use LaTeX, you will easily understand how to use HaTeX. Otherwise, you will need to read well the documentation.
A first step may be to know the LaTeX file structure.
LaTeX file structure
A LaTeX file has two parts:
- A preamble where you define general settings (document class, page style, use of extern packages, ...) of your document.
- The document's content.
A simple example
We're going to write an example, the best for understanding.
- Function
documentclassis used for determining if our document is an
article, a
book, a
report, etc.
- Function
authoris used for specify document's authory.
- Function
titlefor document's title.
Then, with this three functions, we will define a preamble in the
LaTeX monad.
LaTeX is a writer monad that concatenates the text generated by the programmer.
Usually, the text is generated simply writing it, or by functions.
example = do documentclass [] article
author "Daniel Diaz"
title "Example"
The first argument of
documentclass is used for change certain settings of the class.
For example, you can set the document's main font size to 12pt, writing:
documentclass [pt 12] article
Or set paper size to A4:
documentclass [pt 12,a4paper] article
Now, I will write a content:
hello = "Hello, world!"
To insert the content into the document, we have the function
document. Completing our first example:
example = do documentclass [] article
author "Daniel Diaz"
title "Example"
document $ do maketitle
maketitle doesn't work in some document classes.
At first glance, it seems that
title or
document receive a
String as argument.
Really, they require a
LaTeX argument.
LaTeX is the type that represents texts in HaTeX.
So, I recommend to use Overloaded Strings
(See [1]).
Enriching your text
There are numerous functions to enrich your document. One feature is change your font format. For example, in:
texttt "Hello!"
texttt sets as monospaced font his content. Or composing:
texttt $ textbf "Hello!"
textbf sets as bold font the monospaced font of
If you only want
"ll" with bold format:
texttt $ do "He"
textbf "ll"
Applying the function to only part of the text, we achieve modify just that part.
Performing monadic computations
All computations in HaTeX take place in the
LaTeXT monadic transformer.
To includes a monadic computation, use
gtime = do t <- mlx getClockTime
Adding sections
Commands to adding sections are included in Text.LaTeX.Commands. Examples are
section or
If you want sections without number, use
section_. This also avoid showing the section into the table of contents.
If you want title of section to be different in the context than in the table of contents, use


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The latest man arrested by detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal has been bailed until January, police said today.
The man, in his 60s and from London, was arrested at 6.45am today on suspicion of sexual offences and taken to a south London police station.
He was arrested as part of Operation Yewtree, the investigation into allegations of sex abuse surrounding Savile and others, but falls under the strand of the investigation termed "others".
The man has since been bailed until a date in January, Scotland Yard said.
The force is leading the national probe into claims made against disgraced TV presenter Savile and figures in the entertainment industry.
Today's arrest was the sixth in the inquiry, and he was the seventh person to be questioned in connection with the Yewtree operation, which involves a team of 30 officers and has already cost around £2m (€2.5m).
PR guru Max Clifford protested his innocence after being questioned by detectives last Thursday.
The publicist, who was held at his Surrey home on suspicion of sexual offences and taken to Belgravia police station in central London for questioning, said the allegations were "damaging and totally untrue".
"On a personal level, they are very distressing for myself, my wife, my family and loved ones," he said.
"Anyone who really knew me all those years ago and those who have known me since will have no doubt that I would never act in the way that I have today been accused."
Other high-profile names arrested in connection with the investigation include Gary Glitter, comedian Freddie Starr, DJ Dave Lee Travis and a man in his 70s, reported to be former television producer Wilfred De'Ath.
Last month the force said it was dealing with around 450 potential victims, the vast majority of whom claimed they had fallen prey to Savile.
Officers are looking at three strands within their inquiry: claims against Savile, those against Savile and others, and those against others.


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Let's say you want a 4G phone, because 4 is one more G than your current phone has. If you're deciding between Sprint's finest - the HTC Evo Shift and the Samsung Epic 4G - you're gonna want to watch this.
Both phones are sliders, both are on the same network, and by outward appearances seem pretty much identical. But! The Epic 4G, it turns out, is packing way more horses under the hood. There are a ton of considerations that go into buying a new phone, of course, and gaming/productivity performance are just a couple of them. Still, a helpful reminder that there's more to a phone than its name and its looks. [Wirefly]


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Capistrano via Cron or FreeBSD Periodic
Running Capistrano from cron or FreeBSD's periodic can be tricky—both (wisely) limit your environment. Scripts may run just fine in a SSH session, but fail when run by cron.A couple of standard gotchas:
- Command not found: your PATH is usually chopped down. Either explicitly set PATH to include you commands, or execute commands with their full paths.
- No terminal. On Linux, try sudo's -i option.
More puzzling:connection failed for: example.com (RuntimeError: can't get terminal parameters (Inappropriate ioctl for device))I assumed this was a tty/SSH/login session problem. Turns out it was a permissions problem. The current user couldn't login to the remote server via SSH, and the remote server was prompting for a password. Of course, it worked when running this script by hand.


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Creating unique signs is a great way to personalize your wedding venue, and also give guests the information they need to find your ceremony! Krylon Chalkboard Spray Paint can help you upcycle all kinds of bad thrift store art into custom signs. Details like this can be costly, but if you do-it-yourself, every penny you save can go towards the honeymoon fund! Follow my simple steps on Make: Projects and have your signs done in a day.
This simple project also uses Krylon paint to unify mismatched frames into a colorful statement for your wedding. Pick your favorite from over 60 pretty colors, and afterwards, bring the chalkboards into your home and use them for jotting down love notes or doodles. The paint is durable enough that they will function beautifully long after the honeymoon is over.
See the complete instructions (and print a full PDF) on Make: Projects, and for more spray paint ideas, visit Projects in a Can.
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Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Tomorrowland Magic Kingdom
Introduction | Attraction | Touring Tips | Kids and Characters | Dining | Shopping |
Interesting Facts | Photo Gallery
Follow an Audio-Animatronic family through the last century, as they show how times have changed due to the many modern inventions. Located in Tomorrowland, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress has a rich history that marks it as one of the oldest attractions in Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress — Through a rotating carousel theater, this attraction carries seated guests into the homes of four generations of the same family from the days before electricity to the present day.
After a brief introduction, your theater rotates to reveal Act I, set on Valentine's Day around the turn of the century. After our host, John, tells the audience about the current state of modern conveniences — all pre-electricity — the theme music, "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow," plays as the theater rotates again.
Act II brings us to the 1920s, and we see the family preparing for the Fourth of July celebration. The father shows off all the new electric-powered conveniences, including the vacuum, electric lights, oven, and refrigerator (subsequently blowing all the fuses out in the neighborhood). Among the many other inventions spotlighted, we also see the son, Jimmy, listening to radio, on which we hear a John Philip Sousa march, and we hear about "air cooling", a fan blowing over a block of ice.
In Act III, the John of the 1940s tells us that he's entered the "Rat Race" by living in the suburbs and commuting to work. We also see the benefits of his new refrigerator, television and, most importantly, indoor plumbing.
The theater turns one more time to reveal Act IV, with the family celebrating Christmas on the eve of the new century. The family's automated oven manages to burn the Christmas turkey to a crisp and the show concludes with a final rotation into the Finale, from which the audience is dismissed. (For a transcript of the show's script, visit A Tribute to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, at
http://carouselofprogress.tripod.com/dscript1.html )
Mini-Review: Although there are no thrills or chills, this attraction holds a lot of charm — both for its historical value and the well-designed Animatronics. It's long been one of my favorite shows — definitely worth visiting. And be sure to check out our Carousel of Progress Photo Gallery HERE.
History (from Official Walt Disney World information): Walt Disney's original concept for the World's Fair was "a show that would interpret, in an educational and entertaining way, the role electricity has played in bettering man's living conditions." By 1959, General Electric was sponsor of the proposed attraction, which would consist of a series of stages depicting electrical history through which people would walk.
1964-65 New York World's Fair: The result of the collaboration with GE was "Progressland," one of the most successful and exciting exhibits at the 1964 World's Fair. At the New York World's Fair in 1964, as many as 4,500 people per day enjoyed the Progressland show. The widespread enthusiasm for it was astounding, for almost 16 million visitors saw the show. After viewing the show inside, Guests went upstairs to view Progress City. This 160 foot, scaled model was built at 1/8 inch to the foot. It occupied 6,900 square feet of space, using 22,000 scale trees and shrubs, 4,500 structures lit from within, and 1,400 working streetlights about one inch tall each. Progress City was Walt Disney's model for EPCOT (renamed to Epcot). Progress City can still be viewed from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover at the Magic Kingdom. When the New York World Fair closed, the Carousel of Progress was moved to Disneyland where it, and the original music, played from 1967 thru 1973.
Disneyland: In order to extend and preserve the show permanently, GE brought it to Disneyland in 1967. The G.E. Carousel of Progress in Disneyland was a two-level pavilion which could be seen by up to 3,600 people per hour. The first level contained the same basic acts. However, at the end of Act IV, guests stepped onto a "speedramp" that carried them to the pavilion's second level. There they viewed Progress City, Walt's model of EPCOT (renamed to Epcot). During its six year run at Disneyland Park, more than 31 million people saw the show.
Walt Disney World: In 1973, it was then moved to a new theater at Walt Disney World, opening in 1975 with a new theme song, "The Best Time of Your Life." A 1993 rehab returned the original show music, "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow," which still plays.
1964 – Created for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, as General Electric's Progressland.
July 1967 until 1973 – Relocated to Disneyland and named 'Carousel of Progress'.
January 15, 1975 – Opens at the Magic Kingdom in WDW, with new final scene and new song, "The Best Time of Your Life".
March 10, 1985 – General Electric's last day as corporate sponsor of the attraction.
1994 – The attraction was refurbished to its original state and renamed "Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress." At this time, it was redone as a tribute to the original attraction. The theme song was changed back to "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow," and the story recreated as a tribute to the nostalgia of the past.
Show Time: 20:45 minutes
Be sure to take the 20 minutes to experience it. There is seldom a long wait, and it is well worth the time to see this piece of Disney history at least once! It is also a good place to take a break, as you are seated in comfy, dark air conditioning.
Accessibility: Guests using a wheelchair/ECV may remain seated during this show. Audio description and handheld captioning are available.
Assistive Listening Devices from Guest Relations Can Be Used Here.
Video Captioning Available; Activators available from Guest Relations.
Hidden Mickeys: There are four Hidden Mickeys in the final scene. Mickey appears as a nutcracker on the fireplace mantel, a plush peeking from a present, a white peppermill on the kitchen counter, and an abstract painting on the dining room wall.
Buzz Lightyear holds Meet & Greets along the side of the Carousel of Progress. Check your daily Times Guide for times and locations.
Magic Kingdom Characters At A Glance
Character Meet and Greet FAQ!
There is no place to eat in the immediate vicinity of Carousel of Progress, except for some snack carts.
Magic Kingdom Restaurants At A Glance
Menus From Around the World
Vegetarian and Other Special Diets
There are a number of carts in the area surrounding the Carousel of Progress.
Magic Kingdom Shopping at a Glance
The Carousel of Progress opened in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975.
The attraction was originally called Carousel of Progress, but was renamed to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress following refurbishment in 1994.
Audio-Animatronics: 8 characters, 4 scenes (total 32 figures)
Designed and Manufactured by: WED (now known as Walt Disney Imagineering or WDI) and MAPO (previously known as the manufacturing division of WDI)
Number of Animated Acts: 4
Number of Stages: 6
Theater Capacity: 240 guests
Theaters: 6
Weight of Carousel: 375 tons
General Electric served as the corporate sponsor from 1964 until March 10, 1985.
Building Exterior: At both Disneyland in California and at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World, the exterior was originally painted in white and deep blue stripes that grew larger and then smaller as the carousel rotated. There were 276 stripes of each color. In 1993, with the rejuvenation of Tomorrowland, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress was given a covering of large and colorful sprockets and bolts to fit in with the theming of Tomorrowland.
Music: The following two theme songs were featured in the attraction and were both written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, who composed the music for many
favorite Disney films such as Mary Poppins:
"The Best Time of Your Life" – Featured as the theme song with the opening of the attraction at the Magic Kingdom Park in 1975.
"There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow"- Current attraction theme song at Magic Kingdom (featured as the theme song for the original attraction at the 1964 World's Fair and the Disneyland attraction).
Rover (dog) has gone through many changes in the history of the attraction. His color has changed from white (at the World's Fair) to light brown and dark brown. His name has even changed, and has been Buster, Sport, Queenie, and Rover. When the attraction reopened at the MAGIC KINGDOM at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, his name was different for every scene. Today, the dog's name is Rover throughout the entire show. In this most recent version, Rover has been given new life and is the most realistic version ever seen.
Sign: The sign outside the attraction, is constructed of three large cogs and features a spinning year. The year is constantly changing, to represent the different eras depicted inside the attraction.
Voices: The following Audio-Animatronics characters, along with their voice credits, appear in Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress attraction:
Audio-Animatronics characters Current Cast:
Father: Jean Shepherd *
Mother: B.J. Ward
Daughter: Debbi Deryberry
Young son: Peter Nelson
Teenage son: Paul Osterhout
Grandfather: Rex Allen *
Grandmother: Mary Cervantes
Grandmother (Act IV): Janet Waldo *
Cousin Orville: Mel Blanc *
Radio Personalities: Noel Blanc *
Jean Shepherd, Father's current voice, was a contemporary American humorist. Guests may recognize him as the narrator from "A Christmas Story." Shepherd also provides the opening and closing remarks of the current attraction.
Rex Allen, the current voice of Grandpa, was the original voice of Father in the 1964 World's Fair version.
Janet Waldo, Grandma in Act IV, previously served as the voice of Judy Jetson on the popular 1960s television cartoon, "The Jetsons."
Debi Deryberry was the voice of Jimmy Neutron on Nickelodeon.
Mel Blanc is also known as the voice of Warner Brothers' cartoon character Bugs Bunny. Noel Blanc is the son of Mel Blanc.
If you have comments or tips to share with others about touring the Magic Kingdom, please email me. Thank you.


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First off, it's Swan-e-poel. Go on, try it. That last syllable is the tricky part. Don't get put off by the "e". Pronounce it
pool, not poll. Your chances are slim as it is - no need to obliterate them by getting this bit wrong. For the authentic South African twang, don't let it linger either - clip it at the end, with an abrupt lilt, like the upturn in a ski ramp.
Now, add the Candice. Remember, it's moredissthandice.
Can-diss. Go on. Say it out loud. Candice Swanepoel. Got it? Good. They may well be the most important two words you learn this year.
Candice Swanepoel is a model. Yes, no joke. Candice is a model like Barack Obama works for the American government. If forced to, sure, that's what the 23-year-old South African would put down as her job description, jotting it on a customs form, say, as the border-control lackey stands agog and desperately tries to invent reasons to detain her ("Shouldn't that be supermodel?").
But even in the rarefied Barcelona FC-esque group of modelling superstars that makes up the Victoria's Secret Angels, Swanepoel - say it right - is not a Victoria's Secret supermodel, she's "that one". The Lionel Messi. The girl wonder. The one who gate-crashed theForbeslist of the ten top-earning models last year (£1.9m, since you ask). The one who's modelled for Tommy Hilfiger, Tom Ford, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Stella McCartney and Chanel. The one who manages to be the fashion industry's darling, the lingerie world's angel, and still the kind of good old-fashioned sex bomb who forever seems like a life-size poster in living form. The one - we're not making this up - whose nickname is "Perfection". (Is your nickname Perfection? No, it is not.) The one - God help us - who can deliver a live calf.
Perhaps we should explain the live calf thing.
Candice grew up on a dairy and beef farm, in the sublimely named town of Mooi River in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. "It was such a pure, beautiful way to grow up," she coos. "I used to wear overalls. And big boots, and poked cow poo, and helped the cows give birth. It was a really amazing playground."
And while calf-birthing hasn't proved a transferable catwalk skill ("Not in New York, no!"), it remains part of the Candice charm. "A year before I got scouted [Candice was discovered aged 15 at a flea market in 2003], I would watch a lot of FashionTV," she says. "At school I got teased because I was so thin and awkward-looking. But the girls on TV looked similar to me. I would say to my mum, 'The girls at school are teasing me, but I look like those girls on TV.'
A year later, someone took me to an agency and that's it. Revenge is always... [laughs] I know it sounds terrible, but it does feel good to show those people."
Some other things you may not know about Candice "Perfection" Swanepoel. She loves to box, but isn't allowed to spar ("I definitely can't rock up with a black eye!"). She used to skateboard ("but now I'm afraid I'll break my leg"). She has a Jack Russell called Mimi, whom she has taught to sit with a cookie balancing on her nose, then flick it in the air and eat it on command ("She can also walk and turn on two feet"). She loves Twitter ("Whenever you feel down, you can check Twitter and feel better about yourself, because it's only people who like you"), is unsure about following her friend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley into films ("I have thought about it. But it's different when you're speaking; it's harder for me"), claims to be "naturally very shy" ("though after people see these pictures they'll be like, 'She's not shy at all!'"), has been dating Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli since she was 17, and, in a confession that seems too good to be true, says on her nights off, she'll quite often hang out with the other Victoria's Secret Angels ("It's so nice. We live a very different life that not many other people can understand"). "I put all my eggs in one basket when I left South Africa," she says at one point. "I put my head down and worked my ass off. And look where it got me."
And to all the Mooi River mean girls and new-born calves? You never realised how sweet you had it. But now, she's ours.
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Nothing like a 7-year-old Internet meme to show the kids you're hip, right Seattle? What's next, redirecting the team site to Last Measure? (Note: don't go to Last Measure.)
It was actually the second annual "Cheezburger Night" at Safeco, after the site that stole the idea from 4chan and made ridiculous money on it (which is okay, because 4chan found Happy Cat at Something Awful.
Enough with the tangled history of a meme we all wish would go away. Let's talk baseball, or the desecration thereof! The Mariners offered discounts on tickets and Happy Cat bobbleheads while supplies lasted. (Supplies lasted; they drew under their season average.) But, worst of all, they changed up "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" to put it in Lolcat speak:
As Dan Levy points out, Cheezburger night wasn't the only promotional night going in Seattle. It was also Girls' Night! Which is good for the Lolcat fans, because as we all know, there are no girls on the Internet.
Cheezburger Night [Mariners.com]
I Can Haz Cheezburger Night at Safeco Field, 2010 "Addition" [The Sporting Blog]


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I Don't Know Joe…..
I would be excited just by that feat in itself, but the kid out did even my expectations by then hitting a triple, then getting another RBI double to post 5 RBI on the day, which was the more than enough to help you team post a 11-7 win in Tampa against your AL East nemesis. But still this is gnawing at my frontal lobe Joe, why you did not let the kid try for it. I know the Rays new mantra of W.I.N. or "What's Important Now", but to me yesterday, it was letting the kid have a chance to put a firm stamp on his competition this Spring by going above and beyond even your wildest expectations and securing a rare feat, even in the Spring, of a cycle.
I am just perplexed here Mr. Maddon. I really do not know what to say mostly because I know the Spring Training season is the time to try new and unique situations or plays, but this one really has me so befuddled I almost couldn't write this today. Here is a player basically about to come out of his cocoon stage and become a regular season butterfly for the Rays, and he gets sat down for a pitch-hitter right when he is about to secure what is considered an almost impossible feat.
And I know I am not the only one to consider this situation, and I might read a bit more from local news accounts within the next day or two, but personally, I am a bit bewildered beyond belief.I guess my realization that it is the Spring has to be my mind's justification for this happening because I know you were not snoozing during the game and knew the scenario that was playing out on the field.
But hidden underneath all of this was the spike of emotion that somehow suddenly seemed to be lacking in your team until they finally rebounded in the top of the eight inning to secure this second win of the Spring for the Rays. I guess there is a lot more to managing that I can see from my seat here within the stands today. But I also see Rodriguez's missed opportunity yesterday to have a "career" moment as a small blip on the oversight meter that you might have dropped the ball on this one.
I am more upset with the idea that it could furnish a seed of doubt within a young player's mind who is tearing this competition between himself and Reid Brignac to shreds, and maybe that is something the Rays brass do not want to see settled so early in this Spring battle. But then again, I am only a fan and not a member of your dugout crew and do not know if there was a secondary reason for this based on match-ups or even the slightest hint of a situational movement by you to pop Perez up there at that moment.
So now that I have written my rave and gotten it out of my system, I hope if the same situation happens again in 2010 that we let the guy hit for the chance. Missing the opportunity might be just as bad as striking out in that pressure situation yesterday. Both can pop seeds of doubt or inconsistent decisions deep into their mindset that can blossom and turn this battle into a one-sided affair. But now in my moment of getting it all out, I am again resigned to believing you know what you are doing at all times in the dugout.For I have a lot of respect and admiration for what you have done since you took the reins in 2007 to change to psyche and the foundation of Rays baseball through your theories, actions and game day quotes that have inspired, motivated and amused us while you have been at the helm. No Captain Joe, I am not calling for mutiny or even a vote of the crew as to that course of action with regards to Rodriguez and his shot at the cycle.
There has to be a gem of wisdom in there somewhere, and even if I do not agree with your action, I will come to accept the move in time. Still, I wanted to see what Rodriguez would have done against the Yankee reliever. Who knows, maybe Rays Manager Joe Maddon made the right decision……maybe.
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I wondered the same thing. I know it was hard to lose Kazmir, but Sean Rodriguez was awesome to watch. And he really could have hit for the cycle, I believe that. So why not let him try? What difference does the score make in spring training when a kid is that close to a major milestone? Hopefully, he'll have many more chances – just not against the Yankees again, please. :)
Well this is all I have to say.
There is no real way to be pleased.
Unless of course he hits for the cycle.
But if he kept him in and he didn't get that last hit needed, I'm sure your day wouldn't have gone as well.
Yes you would've said he had a good game, but now you have something to argue.
And as a fan I know that gives me strength.
I think that what you can take out of this is the fact that Rodriguez had a heck of a game, and that Joe Madden might not have made a right move, but at least it's ST.
Great post by the way.
I know as a former professional athlete, you want your Coach, Manager to have that faith in you to get that last dig in, that last hit, that defining moment in the game.
I just feel S-Rod got robbed of a chance to separate himself from Brignac and make it his job to lose.
And maybe there is the mindset there by Maddon that he did not want to pop him up there right now when things can still go south.
Best thing is both still have a minor league option…..worse case scenario.
Rays Renegade
At the moment it happened, I was a bit besides myself.
But with time, I am willing to give Maddon some room to play since it is the Spring, but still I would of liked to see Sean Rodriguez at least get the chance to complete what he started there.
I also noticed real fast that the game changed at that point too.
Had nothing to do with the at bat, but right after that inning, the Yankees began their comeback attempt.
Guess Maddon has his reasons, but I wish some media member had the balls to ask why……Well, I would have asked, and hoped Maddon respected me for wanting to answer the public's questions on the action.
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Letter, Thomas H. Webb to Wm. Barnes
Author: Webb, Thomas H. (Hopkins), 1801-1866
Date: September 9, 1856
Thomas H. Webb, secretary of the New England Emigrant Aid Society, wrote from Boston, Massachusetts to William Barnes of Albany, New York. Webb lamented the difficulties experienced by free state supporters in Kansas and described efforts to convince the Massachusetts state government to provide aid to the free state settlers. He urged Barnes to launch a similar effort in New York.
Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: New England Emigrant Aid Company Collection, #624, Box 1, Folder 8
Item Number: 101299 Number of images: 3
Keywords: Antislavery perspective; Barnes, William, 1824-1913; Emigrant aid companies; Massachusetts; New England Emigrant Aid Company; Webb, Thomas H. (Thomas Hopkins), 1801-1866
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See The Actual Numbers Behind Frigid Sioux Falls Winter Season
Since the winter is not over, the risk is great of piling on more abuse, but sometimes you need to face reality. Not to spoil the surprise, but yes the 2013-14 winter season has been terrible.
According the the National Weather Service, the last day of reaching the 50 degree mark in Sioux Falls was November 20, 2013 when the mercury topped out at 52 degrees. That marks 90 days and counting including February 18.
Let's trot out the temperatures that transpired since then to give you a clear picture of a tough winter. Over the aforementioned 90 days, the average high was surpassed 36 times. Also, the temperature dipped to 0 or below on 42 of those days. BRRRRRR!!!
The previous winter wasn't exactly tame because the stretch of days between 50 degree high temperatures was 97 (December 6, 2012-March 14, 2013). However, the temperature only fell to 0 or below only 18 times. The lowest temperature recorded was -9 on January 21, 2013. In the current season, the low temperature reached double digits below 0 on 15 occasions.
Overall snow accumulations this season are in line with normal totals from the past. Supposedly, that could be construed as a "redeeming factor." Sorry no moral victories accepted here.


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Location: Grid Ref: SH 5614 5988 • X/Y co-ords: 256148, 359884 • Lat/Long: 53.11669922,-4.15086478
County/Unitary Authority: Gwynedd
Region: Wales
Country: Wales
Height: 358.9m
OS Explorer map: OL17: Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
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Improvers Blue MTB
On 21 February 2020 from 10:30am to 10:30am
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Junior price: Free
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Pensarn Big Easy
On 21 February 2020 from 1:00pm to 1:00pm
Adult price: Free
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A Beginner ride from Pensarn beach along the cycle path to Rhyl and back. Cycling mostly cycle paths but some cycling on the road through the housing estates as we leave the path at Asda kinmel bay. It is essential that anyone riding should take instruction from the BREEZE leader at all times for the safety of all riders. You will be guided and supported throughout the ride and should you be worried about anything on the way please feel free to speak to the leader. **** there is the option to ride from Porth eirias at 12.15 to join the rest of the riders from Pensarn ****
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Minortaur Trail easy blue - enjoy the forest
On 22 February 2020 from 10:30am to 10:30am
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We will be riding all loops of the blue graded Minortaur at a steady, social pace.This will be a steady paced ride suitable for women who want to get out and enjoy the lovely forest, the Minotaur is a lovely trail suitable for all levels.Helmets and gloves are essential as this is a MTB Breeze Ride. We will finish off back at the Cafe, so bring money for a drink/snax/cake!!!!
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PENRHYN CASTLE SERIES - Penrhyn to Padarn
On 23 February 2020 from 10:00am to 10:00am
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Part of a seres of free winter rides for women from Penrhyn Castle. Come and join us for this 20 mile ride through the Castle grounds, traffic free Lon Las Ogwen cycle path and country lanes to Llyn Padarn. We'll finish off off the morning with a visit to the Castle cafe. The route out rises to over 500 feet at Hen Dinas Dinorwig, with spectacular 360 views. It is a bit of a "lumpy" ride with a few steep hills to get up. But, you can take them at your own pace and we'll regroup at the top. And they are short enough to get off an push if necessary. We never leave anyone behind! Suitable for all bikes (including e-bikes) and open to all women over 16. The rides will be led by British Cycling trained cycle leaders. British Cycling's Breeze is a programme to get more women into riding bikes for fun. These rides are free, but you need to bring your own bike & please book in advance on this site.If you are not sure if this ride is for you please do message me. There is no entrance fee to the Castle, but if you are a member of the National Trust please bring your membership card to scan at the Visitor Centre. Penrhyn Castle are kindly allowing us to cycle through their grounds and have access to their cafe but we do need to stay together as a group. If you would like to look round the castle itself you will need to purchase a ticket from the Visitor Centre if you are not a National Trust member.Numbers are limited so please sign up ahead of time.** Please bring your helmet, a spare inner tube and check your bike is in good order & the tyres are pumped up before arriving. Bring a drink and and clothes appropriate for the weather. **#BreezeThroughWinter
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On 24 February 2020 from 10:00am to 10:00am
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Plas Menai to Caernarfon for a Cuppa
On 04 March 2020 from 12:00am to 12:00am
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** Open to ADULTS 16+ (Women & Men) **Join us for this ride starting at Plas Menai and taking the cycle path to Caernarfon for a cuppa before returning along the same route.You will need to bring your own bike (any type will do including e-bikes) and you will be supported by two qualified Ride Leader volunteers. The route is flat and on the traffic free cycle path. We will go at a pace to suit everyone and nobody is ever left behind. It will be a sociable outing and a good introduction to Guided Rides. A good excuse to get your bike out and come and meet the ride leaders.Feel free to ask us any questions before the date if you are unsure of anything.Numbers are limited so please sign up ahead of time.** Please bring your helmet and wear clothes appropriate for the weather. Don't forget money for the cafe. **We look forward to seeing you there!
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What is a general contractor?
When starting a home remodel or new construction project, you will probably hire a general contractor. A general contractor is a professional who is qualified to take a set of building plans and construct them as outlined. The general contractor may help perform the day-to-day building, or they may just hire workers and oversee all the work activities. In either case, the job of the general contractor is to see that your project gets built.
When you have a building project, ask for bids from various contractors. The bids tell you how much each will charge and what their scope of work will be. Once you have selected a bid, you sign a contract with that general contractor outlining the specifics of the project and the milestones during the project when they will receive payment installments. Once the contract is official, the general contractor will bring in their crew to begin construction. The contractor will manage the workers and subcontractors (anyone who doesn't work directly for their company but that they need to outsource, like a marble installation pro), order all the materials, obtain work permits, and confirm that all the workers and subcontractors are completing their projects as planned. They typically handle all the payments to the workers and subcontractors, and send you invoice. For all these reasons, it's also especially important to follow a few smart hiring practices when it comes to finding a general contractor. If you are organized and competent to oversee construction projects, and are able to make sure everything is being built properly and meeting code, it's possible you can be your own general contractor.
Why should you hire a contractor?
Hiring a general contractor is a good idea for many remodeling projects. Home renovation contractors have a broad range of skills to manage, coordinate and complete a project. They should help make sure your project comes in on time and within your budget as they hire and supervise all the necessary subcontractors, including electricians and plumbers. They also handle procuring all the materials required for your job. Some homeowners look to save money by acting as their own contractor, but an experienced home renovation contractor is worth the cost. They should know local building codes, be able to pull all necessary permits, and work with inspectors to make sure the construction meets local codes. Also, because they get professional discounts, they can typically buy materials at a better price than you can; better prices on materials and labor save you money, and make up for at least a percentage of the cost of the contractor.
How do you choose a commercial general contractor?
A commercial contractor provides similar services as a residential general contractor but specializes in working with large-scale projects for businesses, schools, nonprofits, governments and development firms. When researching commercial general contractors, review their portfolio of work and confirm they have ample experience working in the area you need. For example, if you are building a small strip mall, ask if the contractors have experience successfully incorporating all the needed elements such as a parking lot, meeting ADA requirements, accessing the proper permits, and completing work on time.
Once you've identified several qualified candidates, request bids for your project and then compare the scope of work with your needs and budget. Your commercial general contractor should oversee design, permitting, construction, materials purchase, and adherence to building code and zoning regulations, as well as sticking to an agreed-upon budget and schedule. It's important to establish clear communication with your future commercial general contractor, as this will mean a smoother process for everyone. For all these reasons, it's also especially important to follow a few smart hiring practices when it comes to finding a general contractor.
What do general contractors charge?
If you're doing a home remodel, building a new home or embarking on a commercial building project, you'll hire a general contractor. A general contractor is a professional who is qualified to oversee and execute construction projects. Each construction project is unique; even two duplicate homes built on lots next door to each other could have different construction costs due to factors like different excavation costs when building the foundation. Since each project is unique, many general contractors make bids on potential construction projects. These bids can then break down to a per square foot cost that encompasses the labor of all the workers needed for the job, materials, the scope of work, and any equipment needed. Materials and finishes make a major difference in your cost per square foot. For example, choosing standard kitchen tiles at $3 per square foot will result in a lower total project cost than imported marble tiles that cost $63 per square foot. Where you live will also affect how much general contractors charge, as labor and the cost to do business can cost less in many regions than in high-cost areas like New York or San Francisco. Here are some examples of average costs general contractors typically charge in various regions:
- Home addition in San Francisco: $250-$270 per square foot.
- New home construction in Knoxville, Tennessee: $100-$200 per square foot.
- Kitchen remodel in Tennessee: $40-$80 per square foot, depending on finishes.
- Bathroom remodel in Vancouver, Washington: $110-$170 per square foot.
Be sure to check out our smart hiring practices when it comes to finding a general contractor.
When should you hire a contractor?
A few home remodeling projects can be done by an ambitious DIY-minded homeowner or local handyman, but many are best completed by a professional home renovation contractor. You should hire a contractor when you're planning a large project that takes time, machinery or large tools, and several workers; a kitchen remodel, new bathroom or home addition will be most successful with a licensed, expert contractor at the helm. It's particularly important to have a professional contractor on board for construction, electrical, plumbing and HVAC projects that require inspections to meet local building codes. Of course, you can hire a contractor for smaller projects, too, if you prefer to let an expert handle things like addition or removal of a wall, small framing projects, or anything that requires a permit.
You should hire a contractor when you're ready to start a remodeling project and you have plans, a budget and a timeline for the work in hand, but before any remodeling work begins.


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Design: Truthful posters, Saul meets Spider-Man, & more
- Mike del Mundo has created a Spider-Man-themed homage to Saul Bass.
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- Lightboys worked for two years to create the large-format "Polaboy, an LED-backlit photographic frame that is a direct 10:1 scaling up of a Polaroid snapshot."
- Retronaut shows off Shackleton's 1915 Antartica excursion–in color.
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