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LAWA continues to be an innovative leader in regional and global transportation by proactively addressing community and environmental issues and concerns. One issue of importance to the community surrounding Van Nuys Airport is aircraft noise. Starting in 2005 LAWA attempted to address this issue by embarking on simultaneous studies of potential noise-based operating restrictions at both Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The process LAWA was required to follow to adopt such restrictions is mandated by provisions of federal law know as the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA), and Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 161 "Notice and Approval of Noise and Access Restrictions."
This was an historic endeavor, as LAWA is the first airport proprietor in the U.S. to embark on simultaneous Part 161 studies at two separate airports, and the VNY Part 161 Study was the first in the U.S. to address multiple restriction proposals at an airport.
Board of Airport Commissioners Actions Pertaining to the VNY Part 161 Study
LAWA´s Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) voted unanimously to approve three recommendations initiating the Part 161 studies.
LAWA defined the scope of the VNY Part 161 Study based on comprehensive review of its existing noise management program at VNY. The program includes noise abatement measures to minimize noise exposure, mitigation measures (such as sound insulation) to address incompatible land uses that cannot be eliminated through abatement, land use compatibility measures to prevent new incompatible uses, public outreach to maintain communication with interested parties, and implementation, monitoring, and enforcement measures to ensure the effectiveness of the program. More detailed information about the VNY noise management program is available here.
In August 2001, LAWA completed an "Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Study" for VNY to review the program´s status, comprehensiveness, and effectiveness. The study was conducted under the formal, but voluntary, Part 150 program that provides airports with guidance on technical, documentation, and public consultation procedures. Airports may submit Part 150 documentation to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for review, to obtain acceptance of the technical analyses and approval of "Noise Compatibility Program" measures. Approved measures may be eligible for federal funding assistance. LAWA submitted the required documentation to the FAA in August 2001, and a revised version that addressed FAA comments in January 2003. To view the FAA Airport Noise webpage click here.
The FAA found the Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) in compliance on April 20, 2009 and issued a Record of Approval (ROA) for the NCP on October 16, 2009.
The scope of the VNY Part 161 Study was primarily defined in the VNY Part 150 Study. Seven of the Noise Control Measures ("NCM") proposed in the Part 150 require LAWA to conduct a Part 161 study, because they would restrict some aircraft certificated as "Stage 2 or 3" under the FAR Part 36 regulations, including:
1. Incentives/Disincentives in Rental Rates: Establish a set of incentives and disincentives through differential rental rates to encourage the greater use of quieter aircraft and less use of noisier aircraft at VNY. Rental rates for leases and tie downs would be correlated to the level of noise generated by the aircraft (NCM 29).
2. Incentives/Disincentives in Landing Fees: Establish a system of differential landing fees for aircraft using VNY with higher landing fees for noisier aircraft and lower landing fees for quieter aircraft (NCM 30).
3. Establish Fines for Violations of VNY Noise Abatement Policies: The Proposed Restriction would make the voluntary "Quiet Jet Departure" program mandatory and establish the following penalties: $500 for the third (3rd) violation; $1,000 for the fourth (4th) violation; and $2,000 for the fifth (5th) and subsequent violations. An operator who commits a sixth (6th) violation would be banned from using VNY (NCM 31).
4. Establish Maximum Daytime Noise Limits: Establish a maximum daytime noise limit for all aircraft operating at VNY of 77 dBA (NCM 32).
5. Establish a Limit on Stage 3 Jets: Establish a cap on the number of Stage 3 jets that may be based at VNY (NCM 33).
6. Expansion of the VNY Curfew: Amend the existing curfew ordinance to expand the hours of the current curfew to include all non-emergency jets and non-emergency helicopters as aircraft that would come under the provisions of the curfew during the hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am (NCM 34).
7. Establish a Cap or Phase-Out of Helicopters: Establish a cap on the number of, or a phase-out of helicopters from VNY (NCM 35).
Approval of the VNY Master Plan in early 2006 led to expansion of the Part 161 Study scope. The VNY Master Plan includes numerous Part 161 references. Most importantly, it adds two alternatives to the seven identified in the Part 150 Study:
8. Phase out Stage 2 aircraft from VNY in shortest possible time via the Part 161 process.
9. Extend the ending time of the existing VNY curfew from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays
The VNY Master Plan called for analysis of two additional items: (1) disaggregation of the effect of the 77 dBA maximum daytime noise limit for Stage 2 and 3 jets and (2) identify the effects of proposed restrictions on historic planes.
The Part 161 Study, including the ultimate submission(s) to the FAA, were to address these nine elements in a "severable" fashion, to permit the FAA to review each proposed measure separately and so that any required FAA approval or disapproval will not affect the FAA´s considerations of the others. The proposed restrictions would be established through new or amended City Ordinances, regulations, lease conditions, or use agreements, with sanctions for noncompliance.


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Friday, April 02, 2010
What is the purpose of Freemasonry?
The above quote is the basis for an excellent article titled "From Darkness to Light," on one of my favorite Masonic blogs, Three Ruffians.
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From what I can tell American Freemasonry's purpose is to protect its territorial Jurisdictions from invasion and stay out of other GL's racists behavior?ReplyDeleteReplies
I can see how it could appear that way at times.Delete
Freemasonry achieve happiness through the pursuit of learning the game. The final product, I believe, is to make you a better person. Along the way and have fun. Fellowship and make friends along the way is the icing on the cake.ReplyDelete
Freemasonry is, in essence, means the celebration of the approach to the truth, and the meaning and purpose of the ritual to him at the moment, but little understood by the majority of our brothers.ReplyDelete
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I totally agree with this comment. If brothers were more well read and took time to reflect on the ritual, they'd see that the craft is more important that it appears on the surface.Delete

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Being accused of a crime can be devastating. In addition to the embarrassment of being accused or arrested, defendants face a wrenching uncertainty about their futures and their families' well-being. Even those arrested for a first DUI in Alabama lose their driver's licenses; those accused of more serious crimes may go to jail or prison; face thousands of dollars in fines; and have money or property confiscated by the government.
And unfortunately, even after they serve their time, former convicts find that the penalties don't end. With a criminal record hanging over them, many struggle to find a new job. Many also lose basic rights, like the right to own a gun or vote, and the freedom to live where they please. With so much at stake, it only makes sense to get advice from a legal professional who understands the system and the best defenses you can mount. If you or someone you care about is facing criminal charges in Alabama, contact criminal defense lawyer Steven Eversole for help as soon as possible.
As a professional criminal defense attorney, Steven Eversole understands that there's more than one side to any story. At the Eversole Law Offices, we help clients in Jefferson, Madison and Shelby Counties and throughout Alabama who are accused of all types of state or federal crimes, from driving under the influence (DUI) to drug or narcotics offenses to very serious or violent crimes. And because we offer free consultations to potential clients, with no further obligation to you, there's no risk in calling to see how we can help.
The Eversole Law Offices maintains a special focus on drunk driving cases, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI or DWI), DUI for drivers under 21 and other driving-related alcohol violations. A first DUI in Alabama is not a slap on the wrist; you face a 90-day driver's license suspension; and a year in jail, a fine of $600 to $2,100, or both; and mandatory alcohol classes. With these penalties so high, the Eversole Law Offices won't let our clients plead guilty to drunk driving unless it's truly their best option. If you're considering fighting your Alabama DUI, fill out our online DUI questionnaire and then contact Steven Eversole to discuss how we can defend you.
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We have no idea if Hue Jackson is capable of reversing the fortunes of the Raiders offense and making an NFL quarterback out of JaMarcus Russell.
Yet there's a perception out there that Jackson is crazy for leaving Baltimore for Oakland and should have waited for a better opportunity to open up as a coordinator elsewhere. He was a finalist and a favorite last year when Mike Singletary surprisingly hired Jimmy Raye. The Bears had scheduled an interview before Jackson decided to come to Oakland.
As much as the Raiders are derided nationally, and justifiably so considering their seven-year free fall, the organization doesn't kill coaches as much as it makes them.
Jackson can't lose. If the offense struggles and Jackson is out after a year or three, he's still a 40-something head coach, one that had the misfortune of being saddled with Russell and working for an owner and organization seen as bizarre and dysfunctional.
Let's say the opposite occurs. The Raiders offense suddenly begins to put touchdowns on the board. They run better, they pass better. Whether Russell is at the helm or not, if the Raiders get to .500 and beyond, Jackson becomes a hot commodity. If he actually turns Russell around, he's a miracle worker.
Jackson would be a young, minority candidate to be included on the short list of every NFL team making a head coaching change. That's getting a foot into a lot of doors.
In that scenario, Al Davis would be helpless to prevent Jackson from accepting a promotion elsewhere, and you know what comes next. Davis' stated preference is to have a head coach to call the plays, and assuming Cable lasts through the year, a winning season with a strong offense would likely result in Jackson getting elevated so he doesn't go somewhere else.
Based on how things have gone in Oakland since 1995 other than the three year oasis from 2000 through 2002, it sounds like pure fantasy, which it very well may be.
So in the event of the continued downward spiral, assuming Jackson has committed career suicide by coming to Oakland would be a mistake.
Mike White joined Dick Vermeil in St. Louis and got a Super Bowl ring as an assistant head coach.
Joe Bugel resumed his career as one of the most successful offensive line coaches in the game with San Diego and Washington.
Jon Gruden got a huge raise and won a Super Bowl after being dealt to Tampa Bay.
Bill Callahan landed one of the plum jobs in college football at Nebraska, and is the right-hand man for Rex Ryan with the New York Jets, one of the most respected assistant coaches in football.
Norv Turner, AFC West doormat in Oakland, dominates it as the Chargers head coach after spending a year in San Francisco as offensive coordinator.
Lane Kiffin went 5-15, was all but hanged in public square and got the Tennessee and USC jobs in consecutive seasons.
The only coach whose career suffered was Shell, who had been out of the game more than a decade.
Jackson isn't the Raiders head coach, but he's the most splashy hire of an assistant in recent memory and his career arc won't be affected no matter how the Raiders fare. If he wins, he wins big. If he loses, he still wins.


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MY FRIEND! This whole electronic tour is going to blow every other year out of the water. 2010 truly is the YEAR OF RAVE.
OMG. My post below nearly a year ago is way premature. The Chems DID get added, and they ARE playing for us this year. I love it.
HOW WAS YOUR FIELD TRIP??? & what do you think of the lineup. No Chems :(
OMFG TOMORROW! & you are on a field trip you insane person. Have fun, lineup will be waiting for you when you return.
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Pets, Pets, Pets
Psssst...Come closer. Here's the truth about cats and dogs: Pets are good for the mental health of "everyday people," not just individuals facing health challenges. It seems thinking about one's pet is as beneficial as thinking about friends. These claims are according to research published by the American Psychological Association (APA) last year. The following contains excerpts from that APA press release:
This study found pet owners were just as close to key people in their lives as to their animals, indicating no evidence that relationships with pets came at the expense of relationships with other people, or that people relied more on pets when their human social support was poorer.
Psychologists at Miami University and Saint Louis University conducted three experiments to examine the potential benefits of pet ownership among what they called everyday people. The results were reported in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in July 2011.
"We observed evidence that pet owners fared better, both in terms of well-being outcomes and individual differences, than non-owners on several dimensions," said lead researcher Allen R. McConnell, PhD, of Miami University in Ohio. "Specifically, pet owners had greater self-esteem, were more physically fit, tended to be less lonely, were more conscientious and were more extroverted, tended to be less fearful and tended to be less preoccupied than non-owners."
Remember the Psych 101 adage- "Correlation doesn't mean causation"? Until now, most research into the benefits of pets has been "correlational," meaning it looked at the relationship between two variables but didn't show that one caused the other. For example, prior research showed that elderly Medicare patients with pets had fewer doctor visits than similar patients without pets, or that HIV-positive men with pets were less depressed than those without.
In the first study, 217 people (79% women, mean age 31, mean annual family income $77,000) answered surveys aimed at determining whether pet owners in the group differed from people who didn't have pets in the areas of well-being, personality type and attachment style. Several differences between the groups emerged, and in all cases, pet owners were happier, healthier and better adjusted than were nonowners.
A second experiment, involving 56 dog owners (91% women, with a mean age of 42 and average annual family income of $65,000), examined whether pet owners benefit more when their pet is perceived to fulfill their social needs better. This study found greater well-being among owners whose dogs increased their feelings of belonging, self-esteem and meaningful existence.
The last study, comprising 97 undergraduates with an average age of 19, found that pets can make people feel better after experiencing rejection. Subjects were asked to write about a time when they felt excluded. Then they were asked to write about their favorite pet, or to write about their favorite friend, or to draw a map of their campus. The researchers found that writing about pets was just as effective as writing about a friend when it came to staving off feelings of rejection.
"The findings present considerable evidence that pets benefit the lives of their owners, both psychologically and physically, by serving as an important source of social support," the researchers wrote. "Whereas past work has focused primarily on pet owners facing significant health challenges, this study establishes that there are many positive consequences for everyday people who own pets."
And now to stick in my two cents' worth. The American Psychological Association in Washington, D.C. is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the US and is the world's largest association of psychologists. Although I am not a statistician, it appears that outside of the undergrad study, this sample is skewed toward female pet owners, so perhaps this sense of emotional and social well-being derived from interacting and thinking about one's pets is a tad bit more beneficial for women.
Besides boosting belonging, self-esteem and meaningful existence as cited by the researchers, pets can also offer a sense of identity to their owners. Some folks define themselves by the roles they play. When I retired from teaching some of my colleagues had difficulty adjusting to the fact that they were no longer educators. I didn't feel that lack of purpose because in some ways this column still allows me to teach and preach about pets.
I consider myself a dog owner, and more specifically an Afghan Hound aficionado. In the last 32 years there was only one month without a dog, overlapping 16 months without an Afghan, because two wonderful males had died of old age within a year. When our Toy Spaniel mix came into our lives as part of the 2003 Lindenhurst SPCA raid, she quickly filled the void for a loving canine companion, but to be honest, something was still missing. I didn't feel "complete" or myself until an Afghan in need appeared on the horizon the next year. The late Roger Caras was so right when he said: "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
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The Phillies are actively exploring options at third base other than Pedro Feliz, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said today.
The team has until Monday to exercise a $5.5 million dollar contract option on Feliz for the 2010 season.
"More than anything else, we want to see what options may be out there for us and decide whether picking his option up is best suited for this club to try to move forward," Amaro said. "He had a solid year for us. I like the man personally. He's a great person and a great teammate, but I also believe in trying to improve and sometimes change can be for the better. It doesn't necessarily mean we're going to, but it's just something that we're thinking about."
Feliz, 34, is a top defensive player, but subpar offensively. In 2009, he batted .266, with a.308 on-base percentage and .386 slugging percentage.
Amaro could pursue a trade to upgrade the position. The general manager meetings begin on Monday in Chicago, so Amaro will gather with executives from other team's before he needs to make a decision on Feliz's option.
The GM could also replace Feliz with a free agent—though teams have a 15-day window to negotiate exclusively with free agents. Of the potential third basemen on the market, three stick out as potential fits for the Phils: Seattle's Adrian Beltre, Anaheim's Chone Figgins, St. Louis' Mark DeRosa.
Because the Angels figure to aggressively pursue Figgins, and DeRosa is also 34 years old, Beltre, 30, stands out. A strong defender with a power bat, Beltre is coming off a five-year, $64 million contract. Injuries limited Beltre in 2009 to 111 games and eight home runs—but that performance might have made him affordable to the Phils. Amaro was vague yesterday when discussing payroll flexibility, but the team is unlikely to add significant money to a payroll that exceeded $130 million last season.
Closer Brad Lidge is scheduled to have his right elbow examined today, said Amaro. Lidge might have "loose bodies" in the elbow, the same issue that sidelined lefthander Scott Eyre in September.


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The family of Alexander Wallace "Dusty" MacNEVIN regretfully announce his passing on August 11, 2003.
Born in Prince Edward Island 75 years ago, Dusty left school following grade 10 towards a career in light-weight boxing, in which he excelled for several years. Ultimately, he shifted towards employment...a bit more promising...in the field of telecommunications. He fell in love with the lovely Mary SURETTE of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. They travelled together raising their four children, Alan (Little Current, Ontario), Donald (predeceased 1977), Sandra (Fresno, California) and David (Stoney Plain, Alberta). Installation of Northern Telecom equipment brought them to camps, cottages and villages and towns throughout Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec where they settled and raised their family in Greenfield Park, Montreal. Dusty's career progressed through the years, he quickly became an encyclopaedia of telecommunication technology. In 1974 they ventured off to Istanbul, Turkey for the first of several international postings..his job title changing to "Project Manager" His spirit was captured and he began his love with the Turkish people, culture and magic. He guided and helped to create the communication system in Turkey, gaining the respect, admiration and appreciation of many Northern Telecom co-workers and the newly evolving Netush employees. He was of the true pioneer spirit. A vast amount of telecommunication history was celebrated with his knowledge and expertise. After a brief return to work in Canada, Dusty followed his heart, returned to Istanbul and founded a lovely retreat/home in Datça. Cosmopolitan days were over. He happily, and with enormous pride, created his own "Canadian Place" filling the yard with fig trees, apricots and dates! Dusty remarried a wonderful and beautiful lady, Tarlan, and they completely enjoyed their new life together. Alexander Wallace never once forgot or neglected his Canadian heritage, family and Friends, encouraging their visits and sometimes paying their transport...to come and stay in their Turkish homes. He also kept a close eye on his children and grandchildren and lucked out having a wonderful step daughter Emine and brand new grandchild! Two years ago, Dusty survived a massive CVA, fought long and hard to beat the deficits it includes...and he won. Dusty was again, living at his home, enjoying his marriage with Tarlan and experiencing the wonder of Istanbul when he suddenly passed away.
You were an amazing, interesting and good man, Dusty. You will be missed.
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Reunions: Why Bother in NOLA?
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Back a million years ago (OK, 16), I saw Grosse Pointe Blank with a bunch of high school friends at Movie Pitchers (remember Movie Pitchers?!), and afterward, we all piled into someone's parents' Toyota and drove to Denny's and sat around eating Grand Slam breakfasts and swearing we would never lose touch or get old and we would definitely not ever skip our high school reunions. And yet my high school reunion is Saturday, and I won't be in attendance.
It's not because Facebook has rendered these sorts of gatherings obsolete. It's not because I haven't lost those last 5 pounds of baby weight. It's not because I don't want to see people, and it's not because I have anything better to do. It's because I live in New Orleans, which is basically a perpetual high school reunion, for better or for worse.
The only girl I ever argued with in high school now works with me, albeit in a different department, and we ended up staring awkwardly across a conference room at each other last week, each pretending we were strangers and – at least in my case – thanking the heavens that I had shaved my legs and worn a cute dress that day. I wasn't so lucky the time I ran into a guy I was just awful to in high school one afternoon when we were both at Whole Foods with our kids. That time I was wearing sweatpants and hadn't brushed my hair and was chasing Ruby down the organic toothpaste aisle yelling at her, and he was with his beautiful wife and well-behaved toddler. He won that round, for sure. I've already told the story here of a girl who I was particularly mean to in grade school who ended up as Ruby's doctor when we were at Children's Hospital, and I also had a high school rival who ended up being on call in the emergency room when I, 8 weeks pregnant with Georgia, in pajama pants and probably with vomit actually on my shirt, dragged myself to East Jeff for hyperemesis. I have had other interactions with people from high school where I wasn't frazzled or sick or awkward or disgusting-looking, of course; I have plenty of high school friends that I keep in touch with (including several from that crowded Toyota back in 1997). My daughter attends elementary school with several other kids of Franklin alumni, and I keep in touch, either face-to-face or via email, texts and phone calls, with almost everyone I still want to be in touch with. I have also had numerous encounters, genuinely pleasant encounters, with people I attended high school with but didn't actually know all that well way back when – I have run into high school people at bars; at the grocery; at restaurants; at kids' birthday parties; at parades; at crawfish boils; and even, sadly, at more than one funeral. I like these people a lot. I just don't need to spend $50 to drink with them for one evening of forced chitchat when I could just as easily bump into them on my own terms.
It's been 15 years since I walked across the stage at the UNO Lakefront Arena in my lurid green cap and gown, and whatever grudges I held at the time have long since been forgotten. All I have now is a lingering sense of pride, in my alma mater (Go Falcons!), my city and my friends. And I don't need a reunion to remind me to celebrate any of these things. Class of 1998, I hope you have a wonderful night. Maybe I'll see you all at the 20th reunion. And if not, I'm sure I'll see you at Whole Foods. Or the ER.


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BALTIMORE -- Hisashi Iwakuma hadn't lost on the road in more than a year. Chris Tillman had never lost to the Mariners anywhere.
Something had to give Sunday at Camden Yards, and that something turned out to be Iwakuma, who gave up a home run to Nick Markakis leading off the game and wound up on the short end of a 1-0 decision to Tillman and the Orioles.View Full Game Coverage
BALTIMORE -- Hisashi Iwakuma hadn't lost on the road in more than a year. Chris Tillman had never lost to the Mariners anywhere.
Something had to give Sunday at Camden Yards, and that something turned out to be Iwakuma, who gave up a home run to Nick Markakis leading off the game and wound up on the short end of a 1-0 decision to Tillman and the Orioles.View Full Game Coverage
"The home run, first inning, first hitter, that cost me the whole game when you look at it at the end," Iwakuma said through translator Antony Suzuki. "That's a tough at-bat. He was battling me pretty much every at-bat. He won the battle today."
Iwakuma had gone 9-0 with a 2.17 ERA over his last 14 road starts, not losing a game away from Safeco Field since July 4, 2013. The nine consecutive victories tied Jamie Moyer for the second-longest run of road wins in franchise history, behind only Freddy Garcia's 10 wins in 2000-01, and it was the longest active streak in the Majors.
But Markakis greeted Iwakuma with a soaring home run to right field, driving a 3-2 splitter over the concourse to Eutaw Street outside Camden Yards, and that was enough for the American League East-leading O's as Tillman threw seven scoreless innings.
It was just the ninth time in Mariners history where the only run scored in a 1-0 loss came on a home run, and the first time when that home run came on the first batter in the game. It was also the first time in Orioles history they ever won a 1-0 game on a leadoff long ball.
"I don't think one pitch will win or lose a ballgame for you," Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said. "There are several things that go on in a course of a game where you didn't execute or they executed better. It was a tough ballgame. My guys battled, we barreled some balls right at people. That's just the way it goes."
But on this day, that one pitch was the only one that resulted in any scoring, as Iwakuma left his normally wicked splitter up enough for Markakis to crush his first career leadoff home run.
"I was looking for a ball up in the zone," said Markakis. "Last time I faced him, it was a lot of splits down. That's the kind of pitcher he is. You've got to wait him out and get him up in the zone, and when he's up in the zone, don't miss it."
Iwakuma has the lowest walk ratio in the AL this season, which is one of the reasons he's so tough. But this time it cost him, as Markakis found a pitch in the zone he could drive.
"You don't want to walk the guy [on the full count], so obviously you want to throw a strike," Iwakuma said. "He just put a good swing on it."
"I would have liked it down a little bit more," said catcher Mike Zunino. "He left it up a hair. But we both had the idea we didn't want to walk him and just wanted to throw the split for a strike. He just left it up a little."
Iwakuma surrendered just five hits in 7 2/3 innings, with Markakis getting three of those, but he saw his record fall to 9-6 with a 2.94 ERA. Iwakuma walked two batters and struck out seven, putting his season total at 101 strikeouts and 11 walks in 18 outings.
"Obviously you don't want to give up the home run," Iwakuma said. "But when you do, you want to kind of start over from there. And I did. I thought I did a pretty good job. But when a run like that costs you, it's tough. Because today was a day, being a starter, that you don't want to lose."
Runs have been hard to come by for the Mariners, particularly of late. Seattle has been held to two or fewer runs in 16 of 26 games since July 4, and the team is 1-15 in those games. The Mariners are 10-16 overall in that span, putting them at 57-54, tied with the Royals and Yankees at two games back of Toronto in the chase for the final AL Wild Card spot.
The Mariners went 2-5 against Baltimore over the past two weeks, though they were outscored just 18-14 in two tight series against the AL East leaders.
"You lose any series, it's disappointing," McClendon said. "They're a dangerous ballclub, no question about it. They hit a lot of home runs. But we played them seven games and I thought we played them pretty darn good. I don't think their offense extended us at any point in any game. We pitched them pretty good."
Scoring was another issue, as the Mariners endured their 14th shutout of the season. Seattle's lone threat came in the second when they put runners on first and third with one out, but Zunino and Brad Miller went down on strikes and Tillman proceeded to retire 14 straight batters before Kendrys Morales led off the seventh with a base hit.
"I had a shot at him and just didn't get the job done with a runner on third and less than two outs," said Zunino. "That wasn't good situational hitting there. But it was one of those things where he did enough to keep guys off balance."
Tillman, acquired by the Orioles from Seattle as part of the Adam Jones-for-Erik Bedard deal in 2008, improved to 8-5 with a 3.78 ERA this season as he scattered four hits -- all singles -- with no walks and six strikeouts before turning the game over to his bullpen. He's now 6-0 with a 2.03 ERA in six career starts against the Mariners.
Seattle finished its road trip at 3-3 and heads back to Safeco Field for a nine-game homestand starting Tuesday against the Braves.
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog.


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22 Ways to Save Time at Walt Disney World
Who wants to spend all day in line? These insider secrets and tricks will help you make the most of your Walt Disney World vacation.
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There's so much to see in Walt Disney World, and without a time-savvy game plan, you could miss out on the best stuff (or waste half of your vacation waiting in line.) Here are the best tips for planning ahead, skipping long lines and squeezing the most fun out of your trip.
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Pick your favorites.
Walt Disney World is twice the size of Manhattan, and that can be overwhelming. You might not have time to do everything you want, because of long lines, or the logistics of attractions being far apart. Decide on your absolute must-sees and get to them as soon as you enter the park. Once you check the biggies off your list, relax and see where the day takes you. Disney's full of amazing, unexpected surprises.
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Don't wait in line for more than 30 minutes.
Just move on to the next attraction, and check back later. Make it a rule your whole family understands, and stick to it to avoid meltdowns and whining. If something with a long line like Rock 'n Rollercoaster or Soarin' is on your must-see list, be one of the first people in the parks and go directly to that ride. (They won't let you run, but walk very, very fast.)
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Buy your park ticket before you go.
This may seem like a big duh, but people always forget and end up waiting in an hour-long line in the heat before they even get inside the park. Shop for tickets in advance online at disneyworld.com. It's cheaper, too!
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Stay in a Walt Disney World resort.
But not just any Disney resort—pick the one that's nearest to where you hope to spend the most time. If you have little kids, stay near the Magic Kingdom. Don't stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge unless your kids are obsessed with animals or you're going to spend a majority of your time at the Animal Kingdom Park. If you plan on traveling a lot, stay at the Polynesian, which is the only resort within walking distance to the Ticket and Transportation Center, the hub to everything in Disney World (bonus: it has one hell of a luau!) If you have older kids, stay near EPCOT. If you want to save money, stay at an All-Star Resort (or another one of the bargain hotels) and rent a car.
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Get priority seating (Disney's version of "reservations") for dining.
If you could get a reservation for a ride you would, wouldn't you? Take advantage of the opportunity of a saved spot at the dinner table. Some restaurants fill up months in advance, so call as soon as you book your trip. You can make reservations at disneyworld.com/dining, and there's even a cool tool there that helps you find the restaurant that's right for your family. Spending less time waiting for a table will leave you more time to wait for fun stuff.
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If a ride has Fast Pass, get it first thing in the day.
(Fast Pass is a ticket you pick up at the line entrance that reserves your spot on the ride for a time later in the day.) They only issue a certain number of Fast Pass tickets for each ride, and the tickets can run out, so you want to score one ASAP.
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Use Disney's Extra Magic hours.
Each day, certain parks are open an hour early or up to three hours later for guests staying in Walt Disney World resorts. Research Extra Magic hours before you go so you can plan ahead of time which parks you can take advantage of early AM or PM.
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Shop on your way out.
When the park closes, they shut down the rides, but they don't actually kick you out of the park or close the stores. So spend your valuable time on rides when they're running, and shop as you make your way to the gates.
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Avoid the Magic Kingdom during peak hours.
It might sound like blasphemy but the lines can be insane and the crowd unmanageable between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Go to the Magic Kingdom first thing in the morning for a couple hours or go back later at night (especially if there are Extra Magic hours.) In between, visit EPCOT, which has more space for strollers, or go back to your hotel for some pool time or a nap. Everyone will be refreshed and excited to go back at night!
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Take a Taxi.
If you're trying to get from one park to another, or to your hotel and you sense the kids are at the end of their rope, take a cab. They are located in lines in front of the parks. It's a little extra money but sometimes it can save you about an hour if the bus lines are long.
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Catch the "Single Rider" line.
Some rides, like Soarin' and Test Track, offer single rider lines, which move way faster. So if a big kid (or you) wants to go on something popular and doesn't mind going alone, they can skip a bulk of the waiting and catch the ride solo.
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Head to the back of the park.
When you first get to the park, go straight to the back. Most people will start with the first ride they see. This is especially true for EPCOT's Spaceship Earth, the ride that welcomes people to EPCOT. Come back later in the day; it will still be there. (And do come back, it's an incredible ride!)
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Consider Renting a Car.
The Ticket and Transportation Center (the hub which connects visitors to anywhere on Disney Property) doesn't open until 8:45 a.m., so if you will rely on it to connect from your hotel to a park before 9 a.m., rent a car. It costs more but the time you'll save might be worth it to you.
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Get Fast Pass and ride standby.
If you know that you want to ride something twice, get your Fast Pass immediately, and while you're waiting for your reserved time, get in the standby line. By the time you wait and ride, it will probably be time to ride again.
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Think left.
It is most people's inclinations to go to the right side first, so if you see two lines for a ride (like in Space Mountain), hop in the left one to shave off a little waiting time. If you're going around World Showcase or the Magic Kingdom, start on the left side going counter-clockwise.
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Get in line right before the parades.
About an hour before most parades start, people will put a halt on their attraction and ride plans to score a front row parade spot. If you don't care about getting a primo spot (or about seeing the parade at all), use this time to get in line for big rides.
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BYOB (Bring Your Own Breakfast.)
With kids, eating out can become an ordeal. You can save tons of time in the morning if you bring breakfast to go or pick something up quick at your hotel's 24-hour cafeteria (most Disney resorts have one.) Bring bowls and cereal, and buy milk in the park. You can dish up breakfast while your husband is getting ready, and vice versa. Then you can get to the rides right away. Save that time (and money!) for a sit-down lunch or dinner.
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Plan your wardrobe.
Plan what you're going to wear and pack it together, so each morning you can just grab a full outfit from your suitcase. Letting your kids choose the outfits ahead of time is a good way to get psyched for the trip, and eliminate bickering over what to wear while you're on the trip.
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Bring some Walkie Talkies.
If you have a big party, it can be hard to keep track of everyone. With Walkie Talkies, you can keep tabs on the group if they split for different rides or if someone needs a break. Kids will have fun radioing to each other, too.
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Download the Undercover Tourist app (for free).
You can use it to forecast the crowds, read about the rides and make up your own, personalized schedule, plus see park maps, menus and more. Go to undercovertourist.com.
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Pick the right time to visit.
Find out which of the less-hectic weeks fits with your schedule at yourfirstvisit.net. The site will tell you what to expect that week; for example, if there are generally lots of rides closed, how the prices are and if there are any big events going on in the park.
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Don't stress.
Use these tips to save as much time as you can, but if you do end up waiting, remember you're there to spend time together—so just enjoy every minute.


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Many new Agile teams have difficulty splitting their user stories small enough to work well with Agile techniques. In several articles, members of the Agile community provide guidance on how to split user stories effectively.
Are there general guidelines we can follow when trying to split larger user stories into smaller ones? Rachel Davies recommends slicing each user story so as to produce software that:
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Richard Lawrence provides these techniques he has found useful for splitting large user stories:
- Divide a story into the workflow steps involved—perhaps putting a simple end-to-end case as one story, then having other steps in the workflow as their own separate stories.
- Divide a story so each variation in business rules is its own story.
- Divide a story into "implement the first [X]" and "implement the rest of the [X]s". This can be applied when the effort involved in implementing the first [X] will be much larger than the effort of implementing any of the subsequent [X]s.
- When faced with a complex story, split off the simplest version of the story as a separate story.
- Divide a story by the types of data it manipulates.
- Divide a story by differentiating between a simple data entry method and a more complex one.
- Shift performance considerations out of the current story into one or more new stories.
- Divide a story along create-read-update-delete (CRUD) boundaries.
- As a last resort, create a spike story to figure out how to implement the feature.
Rachel Davies provides more detail around how to split stories with regards to input/output data:
- You can make a story per input screen.
- You can make a story per enabled elements of an input screen.
- You can make a simple (not pretty) UI.
- You can make a command line interface.
In addition, Bob Hartman provides these techniques for splitting stories:
- In a story that involves multiple personas, divide it by persona.
- Divide a story so that the more-risky parts are separated from the less-risky parts.
- Divide a story to maximize the number of developers that can work on each story.
- Divide a story to help with testing.
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Does this get too fragmented?
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What about maintenance for the last 90%?
My comment at : tormodv.blogspot.com/2011/04/requirements-are-l...
The simplest way to split user stories
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Also listed there are some pointers to a few of the classic articles on splitting stories.
More Story Splitting articles
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Acronyms supporting splitting
Thomas Karlsson
On top of what's already been mentioned I recommend Bill Wake's INVEST acronym:
That is really helpful for slicing functionality. For situations when this is not enough I have created an additional acronym which might be helpful, Splitting User Stories using SOUND advice:
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Here I give a sample and links on splitting CRUD stories


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I always say what I mean. But sometimes I'm a sarcastic prick whose tone can't be properly communicated via text.
But a rational goal would be to survive, and propagate the species. ...
But Penfold, your whole island/bomb premise depends on the inability for either party to lie. How is it irrational to lie, when the outcome may be a release from slavery and certain doom?
Perhaps. I did find it curious that you were pointing to our deepest, most automatic instincts as the most "rational" motivations we have
First, has anyone defined what "rationality" means? Frankly to me it seems more and more like a charged word we use to designate our reasoning as good and others' as bad.
This is a nice point, but I think your claim that there are no rational goals is too reductive. For example let us say I have the non-rational aim of buying my wife some flowers. This would rationally necessitate that I survive long enough to do so; in this sense I would argue that self-preservation is a rational aim (in most cases at least; there may be cases, such as suicide, where one can rationally act to attain the non-rational aim of self-destruction, but these would, hopefully, be exceptional cases).
I would go even further and argue that it is, in most cases, we can derive rational to aim to be happy; and even further a rational aim to seek the best outcome.
This may well be a semantic argument (you seem to want to define 'rational' in terms of formal logic - ie without any set aims; where as I, and I assume natlegend, want to define 'rational' in behavioural terms - ie containing certain axiomatic aims), but I think your definition is far too narrow.


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"Should I stay or should I throw?"
uberdwayne wrote:Does this word have the same meaning in koine as it does in the other "dialects"?
Markos wrote:Forgot all the grammatical analysis. Just memorize this line. Sing it often. The syllables and accents line up with the original. Then, when you encounter ἂν, the meaning will go right to your head without even thinking about. Stop thinking ABOUT Greek. Use it.
Markos wrote:One line of the song is
ἢ ἂν μένω ἢ ἂν βάλλω;
"Should I stay or should I throw?"
One line of the song is
ἢ ἂν μένω ἢ ἂν βάλλω;
"Should I stay or should I throw?"
Can ἄν really have this meaning of "should"? That is, be equivalent to δεῖ με... But even if it is possible, they should be optatives. Or subjunctives without ἄν, which would have the right meaning. I agree that memorizing little snippets of Greek (or not so little snippets as well) is good, but they have to be good Greek, and I'm not sure that this sentence as stands is correct.
We have no eχamples in the N. T. of ἄν with the subj. in independent sentences
(but see κέ and the subj. in Homer). In subordinate clauses ἄν
is very common, though not necessary, as will be seen.3 (Cf.
discussion of εἰ, ὅστις.) But Jannaris gives instances of ἄν with
the subj. in principal clauses (futuristic) in Polybius, Philo, Plu-
tarch, Galen, etc. With the disappearance of the fut. ind., the
opt. and the imper., the subj. has the field as the "prospective
mood." It is found in the modern Greek as in τί νὰ γίνῃ (Thumb,
Handb., p. 126).
LSorenson wrote:Modus.Irrealis is having trouble giving the word ἄν a direct gloss.
I understand that problem -- but the song is meant to be sung in Greek, not translated back from Greek into English.
and I'm not sure that this sentence as stands is correct.
Markos wrote:I like the way you put it here. I'm never sure whether a sentence is "correct," because I don't know what "correct" means.
Whenever anyone uses Ancient Greek as a living language, I always give them the benefit the doubt. I've seen too many cases of someone claiming that this or that sentence is not "real" or "correct" Greek, only to find later that a similar usage does appear elsewhere in the extent sources. Greek is so varied, from Homer to LXX translationese to the creative grammar in the papyri to Demotic that there is almost no Greek that one could come up with that is not paralleled SOMEWHERE.
I think Louis' sentence, even if we have to give him some poetic license as a creative user of Greek (which is a good thing!) captures the essence of αν very well.
Analyzing Greek grammar is also fun and a little of it is necessary, but I don't think that is what Uberdwayne needs most right now to master Greek. He needs to make Greek part of his life. He needs to sing.
NateD26 wrote:Markos wrote:Forgot all the grammatical analysis. Just memorize this line. Sing it often. The syllables and accents line up with the original. Then, when you encounter ἂν, the meaning will go right to your head without even thinking about. Stop thinking ABOUT Greek. Use it.
That is quite not the right approach, though I guess I am not as experienced as others here to even make such a statement.
If I were to forget my English grammar (and bear in mind I am not a native English speaker, so it's not something that comes naturally to me)
I have studied in my life since 4th grade (these days they start on the 2nd), you wouldn't understand my reply, nor its gist. Immersion
without pre-knowledge of the grammar won't make anyone magically understand the meaning of a sentence and its constituent parts.
If that were indeed the case, I should have been an accomplished English writer and fluent speaker by now.
"Talking is not practicing. What does this mean? It means that if you want to improve your Spanish, it will not help you to speak Spanish out loud in the car as you drive to work in the morning. It will not help you to go to the bathroom, close the door and speak Spanish to the mirror. I used to think those things helped, now I think they don't."
Markos wrote:I think Krashen was right when he used to think that these things helped.
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Carpets will be one of the most expensive items to purchase when furnishing your home, business or office. So naturally you will have to preserve the quality of your carpets to ensure their life expectancy. Carpets act as the first defense against dust, grit and soil and while vacuuming on a regular basis will alleviate some of these problems. There is no substitute for the Best Carpet Cleaning Service in Arcadian Village Sacramento CA, which will remove the deeper soils and maintain the freshness of your carpet.
By having your carpets cleaned professionally you will ensure a far greater level of hygiene than normal vacuuming. Carpets naturally soak up airborne dust allergies, which settle deep among the fibers of the carpet but these allergies can be easily prevented with professional cleaning. Having your carpets cleaned by Sacramento Carpet Cleaning professionals will extend their life expectancy and ensure they retain their freshness. By not cleaning properly you will reduce its life expectancy and risk having to replace them with new carpets in the future.
How Much Does Professional Carpet Cleaning Cost in Arcadian Village Sacramento CA?
Carpet manufacturers design their products to disguise dirt and what might appear to be a clean carpet will often be laden with dirt. Sand and grit can cause considerable damage to your carpet if they are left in the fibers. By hiring professional cleaners you can ensure the invisible deeper soils are thoroughly removed and disposed of safely. The benefits of having your carpets professionally cleaned is to ensure your investment appears as fresh and bright as when you first laid them. Steam cleaning is highly recommended by carpet cleaning companies in Arcadian Village Sacramento because it will provide your carpet with a much deeper clean. Regular vacuuming might work on the surface but only steam cleaning can remove the deepest dirt from the carpet. Steam cleaning is far superior to shampoo cleaning because the process ensures there is no chemical residue left behind. Sacramento Carpet Cleaning Services are also able to help assess your carpet and take proper care of your investment. Another welcome aspect of steam cleaning is that any undesirable stains will be removed and are less likely to remain as a dirty residue. The removal of sticky residues is very important because otherwise they attract dust that will give your carpet an unattractive appearance.
Studies also show that there are many health benefits of carpet cleaning in Arcadian Village Sacramento CA. Having clean carpets can prevent young children and adults with asthma, eczema and other allegories suffering from excessive dust, germs or pet hair. As health concerns grow it becomes increasingly important for carpets to be maintained to ensure their well-being and appearance. When properly maintained, a carpet can improve your health, air quality and act as a filter absorbing soil, debris, and other contaminants such as hair and sand. Routine carpet cleaning should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle. By having your carpets steam cleaned and deodorized, this will keep outdoor contaminants such as dirt, sand and other pollutants from under control throughout the year. Some of the other benefits of extracting pollutants from carpets include reducing health problems such as cancers and other respiratory illnesses. The absence of dust particles in your carpet is almost certainly beneficial to your lungs, and this will subsequently improve the lives of young children or anyone with asthma or dust allergies.
Any home with young children will enjoy the benefit of having steam cleaned carpets because a fresh voluminous carpet will minimize cuts and injuries from accidental falls. If you receive a professional clean then the natural freshness of the carpet will ensure a cushioning surface for young children. Even if your home or office does not have any young children, everyone instinctively notices the difference between a dirty carpet and a clean surface maintained by professionals. Cleaning your carpet on your own requires time, money and effort. By allowing professionals the opportunity to clean your carpets from germs, you will save yourself a considerable amount of time and effort. Some of the added benefits who hire professional Sacramento carpet cleaners are that any heavy lifting will be carried out by the respective carpet company, saving you the initial trouble, and they will also lay down protective padding underneath the furniture to help protect your carpet while it dries.
Another financial benefit of getting your carpets cleaned by Carpet Cleaning Sacramento CA professionals is that if you rent a home then getting your carpets cleaned can save you serious money in the long term. Anyone renting for a considerable period of time will have paid out at least one month's rent to ensure their tenancy. By allowing your carpets to deteriorate will present an unforgiving landlord the ideal opportunity to claim all or some of your deposit for cleaning expenses. By having your carpets professionally cleaned before the end of tenancy will be far most cost effective and reassuring in the long term. If you own a property then you can save money with professional cleaning than replacing carpets with nasty stains. With children and pets running amok on carpet areas, the high traffic areas are inevitably going to get damaged through excessive use, spillages, dirt and exposure to sunlight. Having your carpets cleaned every 6 months can make enormous difference to your lifestyle, health and long-term finances.
Buying a new carpet is a considerable investment for any household or business. By having your carpets cleaned professionally you will ensure comfortable living, clean health and financial benefits, which cannot be obtained through regular vacuuming. Arcadian Village Carpet Cleaners in Sacramento provides enormous benefits and will ultimately preserve the quality of your carpet for years to come.
Carpet Cleaning Companies In Sacramento, CA
Step 1: Make a decision to have your carpet cleaned.
The longer your carpet accumulates soil the faster your carpet will wear out leaving you with the expensive cost to replace them. Never prolong carpet cleaning longer than 8 to 12 months.
Step 2: Rank your cleaning objectives based on the following...
1. Carpet Cleaning Method (Steam Cleaning, Bonnet Cleaning, etc)
2. The price your budget can handle
3. Whether to do business with a large franchise or a local family operated business.
4. Any other personal preferences you may have (guarantee, same day service, etc)
Step 3: Perform an internet search for cleaning companies in your area and make a list of their contact information, including web site addresses.
Step 4: Contact the service provider and drill them with questions. Be sure to inform them of your objectives and expectations. A good company will take the time to address your concerns and answer your questions in detail.
Here are a few questions to ask:
1. What cleaning method do you use?
2. Do you offer a guarantee?
3. Are all your technicians certified by the IICRC
4. What will you do if a spot reappears within days?
5. Do you free onsite quotes.
Step 5: Schedule an onsite quote and/or demonstration. This gives you the chance to meet the company you will be doing business with before purchasing their service. Take note of their professionalism and how they address your areas of concern.
Step 6: The next step is the easy part which is schedule service!!
Have fun and enjoy your clean carpet! You deserve it!!
What is The Best Carpet Cleaning Method?
The carpet cleaning Phoenix professionals have many tips to pass on to residents of the Arizona city that people all over North America can use at home. One of the most important tips is to clean any spill immediately, otherwise it becomes much harder to remove it from the carpet. Make sure you know what material your carpet is made from; using the wrong stain remover could make the stain even worse.
1. Yellowing of Carpet: this occurs in light colored carpets and is usually caused by things such as cleaners, pollution from various sources including heating fuels and environmental factors. Sometimes acetic acid will reverse the yellowing. One part vinegar and one part water can be tried, however call a carpet cleaning company if you are unable to fix this yourself.
2. Crushing of the pile: This is flattening of the carpet by heavy traffic. If you vacuum regularly, you may be able to lessen this from happening as much.
3. Sprouting: This is when a tuft of the carpet material will rise above the rest of the carpet. It is recommended that you do not pull them out because you will cause a lot more damage that way. Just cut them with some scissors. If it continues to happen in a specific location then contact the installer or retailer.
4. Indentations: If you have heavy items on your carpet, they will cause indentations. To fix this issue try and work the pile back with your fingers or the edge of a spoon, then dampen the area and dry it with a hair dryer. Some indentations unfortunately are permanent. One way to alleviate this problem is to move the furniture or item a few inches occasionally to prevent serious indentations.
5. Shedding: You will find balls of fiber or fluff on your carpet or in the vacuum, this is normal as it is from the process of manufacturing the carpet. It will not cause a problem to have these vacuumed up. This minor issue will eventually disappear over the course of the first year after the carpet is installed.
Carpet cleaning Phoenix professionals recommend that you regularly vacuum your carpet and clean all spills immediately to help keep the carpet clean and fresh. Sanitizing and disinfecting the carpet should be part of your cleaning regimen.
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Cuyamel Fruit Company was an American enterprise that owned thousands of acres of land in Honduras and produced bananas and sugar. Cuyamel Fruit also controlled a railroad in Honduras and several steamships in relation to its agricultural business.
In 1924 Barron's attributed the success of Cuyamel Fruit to having "effectively capitalized the love of the American for the fruit of the banana tree." Indeed, in the 1920s Cuyamel Fruit was the world's second largest seller of bananas and tropical fruit after United Fruit Company.
Cuyamel Fruit was incorporated in Delaware in 1923, though the annual meetings took place in New Orleans. Cuyamel Fruit also controlled a local company in Honduras called the Cortes Company, as well as the subsidiary companies of Bluefields Fruit and Transportation Company and the Sula Sugar Company. At the end of 1924 the combined current assets of Cuyamel Fruit, the Cortes Company, and their subsidiaries amounted to $3.97 million, with liabilities of $690,902 and earnings of $1.24 million. In 1925 Cuyamel Fruit issued $5 million of first mortgage fifteen-year sinking fund gold bonds brokered by Lehman Brothers; Goldman, Sachs & Company; A.G. Becker & Company; and Ames, Emerich & Company. These bonds were intended to retire $3 million in previously issued 7.5 percent bonds, to buy Ulua lands in Honduras, to retire debt, and to increase working capital.
In 1924 Cuyamel Fruit imported 6.6 million banana stems to the United States. By 1927 it imported 9 million banana stems, over 14 percent of the 61 million total imported to the United States that year. In 1929 President Samuel Zemurry of Cuyamel Fruit sold the property and assets of the company to United Fruit Company. By purchasing Cuyamel Fruit, United Fruit strengthened its hold on the American banana market by expanding to a two-thirds market share.


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Layered bars do something to me. I don't know if it has to do with the pretty colors, taste combinations, complimenting textures, or the fact that I am getting a three for one deal, but I love layered desserts. While perusing some new food galleries out there I came across these Carmelicious Shortbread Bars by Velvet Lava. So after reading her story about making these and knowing that she had some trouble with the recipe, I still forged ahead for some carmelly goodness. Then like her, I found myself mad at these bars and muttering hateful words to my pan of caramel as it quickly separated on me, leaving a puddle of ghee on top. I said things like, "You have got to be kidding me! Separating? Don't you know, Ms. Caramel that sweetened condensed milk is $3.49 a can, so don't even think about separating on me. I said, don't do it. Oh no you don't. Poo, you had to go and do it." And my ramblings continued. Nothing is ever easy when it comes to caramel making on a hot day in Virginia. I should have known better. So I pulled that unruly Ms. Caramel off the stove, got out my candy thermometer, fired up the stove again, brought her up to 235 degrees while stirring madly and threw in three magical pinches of baking soda. Cured! Take that. You thought you could take me down.
Although this recipe has three major steps and messes up a few dishes, it was worth it. I cut the recipe in half and made it in an 8×8 pan, only because I only had one can of sweetened condenced milk. Next time I'll make the whole deal. The shortbread layer was exceptionally crisp and light with an excellent buttery taste. The caramel was perfectly thick, gooey, and creamy with a light caramel flavor. And who could go wrong with a whole Valrhona bar melted on top? Pure heaven. I did not have trouble cutting them, as I just let them "set" while sitting out on the counter which did take a lot of patience. I also put the chocolate right on top of the warm caramel and spread it once it was softened. I shared these bars with a friend who needed a little lift and she loved them on the first bite. This recipe is not for beginners, to say the least, since one never knows when caramel will go wonky. But do be brave and give this one a go, it is worth the maddening dialogue with a pan of caramel. I'll go there again.
Thanks Velvet Lava for this great recipe, I give you a Standing Ovation!


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May we forever salute the original Playstation, which brought us all out of flatland, turned us on our Z-axis and ushered in the 3D universe. The new opportunities this offered game developers led to some incredible virtual experiences, not to mention some of the easiest "A" grades that GR has even given out.
One of those games was Resident Evil. It might not have technically invented the survival-horror genre (purists would probably hand that credit to Alone in the Dark), but it was clearly the one that made horror gaming hip. It was so good, in fact, that Deadly Silence is actually the second remake of the game to appear on a Nintendo console, after Resident Evil on the Gamecube.
[image1]But unlike that highly-tweaked masterpiece, Deadly Silence is an almost exact port of the Playstation original. Play as S.T.A.R.S. special agent Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine as you explore a zombie-filled mansion and eventually uncover the Umbrella Corporation's deadly viral secrets. Okay, so there were some spoilers in that last sentence, but sorry folks: there's a statute of limitations on these things and if you haven't played one of the dozens of Resident Evil games or seen either of the movies, I just can't be held accountable. The glass slipper, by the way, fits on Cinderella's foot.
And the eagle crest still fits in the eagle crest slot. The puzzles have been mixed around a little bit, but they're still pretty much the same as before. There are also a few puzzles that use the touchpad and microphone, as per the draconian DS rules, but by and large this is the same game as the one released in 1996, just smaller.
That is, if you're playing through Classic Mode. This remains the most unchanged, and unless you've played the original recently, you'll be hard pressed to notice any of the differences. Rebirth Mode sees more DS changes, more touchscreen utilization, and is more action-oriented. It also features a first-person knifing mini-game which occurs at a few places in the mansion, immobilizing you and forcing you to stab at the zombies using your stylus. It's clever, but ultimately unrewarding.
[image2]Other DS enhancements include a permanent map on the top screen, which is actually quite useful given Resident Evil's crazy, architecture-defying locations. Likewise, your inventory can be managed down on the touch screen if you can't figure out the buttons for some reason.
While the characters, locations and even camera angles haven't changed a bit, the graphics have suffered mildly in the translation, getting a little grainy and sometimes hard to see on the tiny screen. The sound, on the other hand, is an exact copy, from the laughably bad voice-acting to the great, suspenseful, creepy noises of the lurking monsters waiting to lunge at you when you least expect it.
In fact, Deadly Silence is such an exact copy of the Playstation Resident Evil, they even copied over the loading screens. Whenever you changed locations by going through a door or going up stairs in the original PSX game, it would cut to a scene of the door opening or the stairs moving while the console accessed the CD. Deadly Silence, however, uses a cartridge, so there should essentially be zero loading time, yet the loading screens are still there. At least you can skip them, but that means you have to skip them every single time you go through a door. It's a truly bizarre design choice.
[image3]The multiplayer isn't much of an addition to this bag of bones, either, allowing you to play Co-op or Versus modes on some custom maps with up to four players. Co-op has you working together to survive, where Versus just pits you against the others in a race to the exit. The real bummer is that you can't actually see any of the other players, as instead they're merely represented by a star. Weird.
Although this once-great game obviously feels a little dated, I think this DS re-release is a terrific idea. Frankly, I don't know why both the PSP and the DS didn't launch simultaneously with a collection of the best games from that earlier generation. Not just Resident Evil (and the awesome Resident Evil 2), but how about Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy VII, Banjo Kazooie, Ocarina of Time, Super Smash Bros., Colony Wars and tons more? I never got to play Xenosaga and would love the chance to carry it around in my pocket.
Likewise, if you haven't experienced the original Resident Evil, now is your chance to embrace a classic. Gamers who have played it before, however, won't find quite enough extra here to justify paying for the privilege of doing it all over again.


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The Tomb Raider series has become a rather inscrutable collage of mountains and breasts in my mind. Its multiple sequels and franchise "reboots" have turned the franchise into a vague soup where I find it increasingly difficult to tell the games apart.
When Tomb Raider Trilogy was announced, they could have picked any three games and it wouldn't have made much difference. In fact, it took some mental dredging to remember which ones these were, and breathe a sight of relief that the "really crap one with Angel in the name" wasn't being included.
So, let it be known that Tomb Raider Trilogy is a trilogy of Tomb Raider titles. How's that for insight?
Tomb Raider Trilogy (PlayStation 3)
Developer: Crystal Dynamics, Buzz Monkey Software
Publisher: Square Enix
Released: March 22, 2011
Tomb Raider Trilogy combines the three main games from Lara Croft's "second generation" of titles -- Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld. As with previous entries into Sony's Classics HD line, the games have been touched up with new visual enhancements to take advantage of the high definition era, while the gameplay remains intact.
Interestingly, one of these games did not really need visual enhancement, as it was released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in 2008, leaving only Legend and Anniversary as games with anything "new" to show. It has to be said that both titles do indeed look quite pretty on an HDTV, with an excellent job done on making everything look smooth and shiny.
The sound mix is a little off, and you'll likely want to turn down the background music due to its tendency to drown out dialog. I also had an instance where the game crashed on me while playing Legend, and earning Trophies can cause the game to significantly stutter for a few moments. In addition, the game freezes between levels while an "updating profile" message flashes, which just strikes me as unnecessary.
It's worth noting that, in the cases of Legend and Anniversary, these titles are showing their age. Quite sad considering neither game is especially "old" by conventional standards. Even for its time, the environmental puzzling is slow and plodding compared to Ubisoft's Prince of Persia, which has always boasted a more satisfying sense of fluidity to the climbing and platforming. In the modern era, these games not only have to compete with Prince of Persia, but the visually stunning, ambitious Uncharted series, to which these humble titles just cannot compare.
The combat, also, is dated and fails to hold up to modern scrutiny. Lara runs around in circles, firing wildly at enemies who stand there and take it, "helped" by a dodge roll that doesn't actually dodge anything. The combat feels sloppy in this day and age, which is continued through to the rather awful boss fights, some of which don't actually work as intended due to sluggish controls and an ineffectual targeting system.
I played Legend to completion and took Anniversary out for a graphical test drive, and I don't want to say that they're bad, exactly. Both titles are decent wastes of time that spin a fun little story and throw in a few taxing puzzles now and again. They will occasionally frustrate with dodgy physics, trial-and-error platforming and absurd boss fights, but both games are still playable despite their noticeable flaws.
As far as Underworld goes, most fans will already have played this one comparatively recently. This presents a problem, since it's actually the best game on the disc and stands as the title that really justifies the asking price. It's a faster, more fluid, tighter game than Legend, but it was already in HD and can be purchased on its own for $15 at Amazon.
Ultimately, this leads to Trilogy being a hard sell. It would be worth buying for Underworld alone, but if you're not a Tomb Raider fan, you can buy it on its own for cheaper, and if you are a fan, you likely already own it. Furthermore, only a fan could really love Legend and Anniversary for what they are.
Ultimately, we have two potential audiences for this collection -- those who already own a third of it, and those who shouldn't bother playing two thirds of it.
What makes this difficult to review is that the collection is actually quite good, despite my finding it difficult to recommend. All three titles are at the very least playable and plenty capable of providing fun now and again. Not to mention, the graphical upgrades are very pleasant indeed, and there are a number of silly-but-welcome extras thrown in, including a PS3 theme and Home avatar clothing. For a fan, there's a lot going for the collection, except for the inherent pointlessness of owning Underworld a second time.
Of course, if you're a dyed-in-the-wool Tomb Raider fan, it's not going to matter. You've likely already bought the trilogy and you quite possibly love it. Even if you already own Underworld, its inclusion on a disc with two other full games for the reduced MSRP of $39.99 is a very nice deal that cannot be dismissed offhand. With that in mind, one can only conclude that this is a good little compilation of mostly dated titles that fans will dig, despite it being difficult to recommend to a wide range of people, at least as a full purchase.
Reaching that conclusion was more frustrating than fighting that awful bloody water snake in Legend. I do not say that lightly.
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The Tomb Raider Trilogy reviewed by Jim Sterling
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
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NHIAA Football: Bedford shuts down LondonderryBy ROGER BROWN
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September 20. 2013 10:11PM
LONDONDERRY — The Bedford High School football team may be best known for its skill-position players on offense, but the Bulldogs can play some pretty good defense too.
That stingy defense was on display Friday night, when Bedford blanked Londonderry 19-0.
It was Bedford's second shutout in as many games. The Bulldogs beat Manchester West 61-0 last weekend. Bedford has allowed 12 points in its three Division I games, all victories.
"They have some tough, fast athletic kids, and all 11 of them fly to the football," Londonderry coach John Rich said. "And they don't miss many tackles. That makes for a pretty good defense."
Londonderry played some good defense Friday as well. The Lancers trailed 7-0 with less than seven minutes to play.
"The defense did a great job," Bedford coach Kurt Hines said. "They're a good football team with some good athletes. We were tested tonight."
Bedford, which was tied with Concord for the No. 2 spot in this week's Union Leader/WGIR/WMUR Power Poll, grabbed a 13-0 lead when Mike Vailas scored on a 3-yard run with 6:29 to play.
The TD run came on a fourth-and-goal play.
The Bulldogs made it 19-0 when quarterback Dan Colella scored on a 14-yard run with 2:51 remaining.
Londonderry, No. 9 in the Power Poll, suffered its first loss in three games.
"We were able to move the ball at times, but not consistently enough," Rich said. "We had our chances and our shots, but we weren't able to execute when we did have those. That hurt in the end."
Bedford led 7-0 at halftime. After a scoreless first quarter, Mike Vailas scored on a 27-yard pass from Colella with 10:37 left in the half.
Junior running back Dennis Bishop led the Londonderry running game with 65 yards on eight carries. The Lancers were held to 25 yards passing on seven completions. Bedford had one interception.
"I think our defensive line did an excellent job tonight," Hines said. "Londonderry's (single wing) offense is tough to prepare for because you don't see it much.
"We're proud of the guys, but we have a lot of work to do. It was a good win — a tough win."