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Christian Garcia: The Nationals' K-Rod?
Every year around this time fans, broadcasters, and baseball people get into the whole expanded rosters debate. Some don't like that the final month of the season is played under a different set of rules while others don't mind the extra players. What always seems to get lost in the shuffle is that very few September call-ups actually have an impact when they're brought up. Most are relegated to mop-up relief innings or pinch-running duties, minor roles like that, but every once in a while someone will come up and become an instant difference maker.
Perhaps the greatest September call-up in recent memory is Francisco Rodriguez, who went from dominating the minor leagues — 13.0 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 with a 2.27 ERA in 83.1 innings between Double-A and Triple-A — to a key setup cog for the World Champion Angels in 2002. K-Rod pitched so well in his 5.2-inning trial (13 strikeouts and one unintentional walk) that the Halos squeezed him onto the playoff roster, where he threw another great 18.2 innings (28 strikeouts and five walks). The Angels struck September call-up gold that season.
This season, the Nationals seem to have unearthed their own version of 2012 K-Rod. Right-hander Christian Garcia, 27, came up from the minors this month and has struck out seven against two unintentional walks in six innings of work. The only run he's allowed came on a Giancarlo Stanton solo homer, the most forgivable of pitcher offenses. The small-sample size performance isn't as stellar as Rodriguez's was a decade ago, but Garcia is still pitching his way into consideration for Washington's playoff roster even though manager Davey Johnson recently said "it's too early (to think about) that."
Unlike K-Rod, Garcia's road to the show was much less conventional. The Yankees originally drafted him in the third round of the 2004 draft, and Baseball America considered him one of the organization's top prospects for the next several years. Injuries set in however, as Garcia underwent two Tommy John surgeries as well as a third elbow procedure to remove bone chips. From 2006-2010, he threw just 146.1 innings and faced only 629 batters down in the minors. Health was the only thing holding him back, because the pure stuff sure passed the eye test. From Baseball America's 2009 Prospect Handbook…
He has long had a premium curveball and the pitch still has the same 12-to-6 break it had prior to his elbow surgery, though it hasn't quite regained its power. His fastball also has lost some velocity, now touching 92 mph rather than 96 and sitting at 90-91. He's still rebuilding his arm speed and it's likely he'll regain some velocity in the future if he can stay healthy. In the absence of his power, Garcia has added a changeup that has made surprising progress, and some in the organization consider it a plus pitch and the system's best.
The Yankees added him to the 40-man roster after the 2009 campaign, but released him in May of 2010 following the second elbow reconstruction. After rehabbing, the Nationals inked Garcia to a minor league contract last July and stuck him in the bullpen. The results have been stellar, as he's pitched to a 1.36 ERA with 11.9 K/9 (30.7 K%) and 2.5 BB/9 (6.4 BB%) in 72.2 relief innings in their farm system. This season it was a 0.86 ERA in 52.1 innings split between Double-A and Triple-A prior to the call-up.
More important that the results is his health. Garcia has had no injury problems since hooking on with the Nats, and his stuff has returned to pre-injury levels with the move to the bullpen. His four-seamer fastball has averaged 95.3 mph since being recalled, his changeup sits in the mid-80s, and his curveball is a touch below that in the upper-70s/low-80s. Big league hitters have swung and missed at 17 of his 88 total pitches (19.3%), including three whiffs on four swings at his curveball. When you see the pitch, you'll know why…
That is, as the kids say, stupid good.
Tyler Clippard — another former Yankees farmhand making good with the Nats — has struggled a bit in September, possibly due to his high workload these last three years. Drew Storen returned from elbow surgery at midseason and has pitched well, vulturing a save or two along the way. Garcia had seen more and more responsibility of late, with his last three appearances coming in the sixth or seventh inning of a one-run or tied game. His leverage index when entering the game went from sub-0.50 in his first four outings to 1.50+ his last three times out. This club started out with two great late-inning righties, but now it looks like they've added a third.
Comparing anyone to the 2002 version of K-Rod is probably unfair because that guy was so insanely good so fast. Garcia has been successful early on but we have no idea how long he can hold up given his lengthy injury history, there's no reason not to be skeptical at this point. Either way, the Nationals are cashing in now and getting quality work in the middle innings, quality work that could carry over to the postseason once they inevitably clinch a playoff berth. It's just a question of whether they'll decided to bring Garcia into October with them.
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Fraud is most often described as the intentional deception made for personal gain or to willfully damage another individual. The state of California is no stranger to this dubious practice and has enacted many laws to help protect against the many variations of fraud including:
- Foreclosure Fraud
- Health Care Fraud
- Auto Insurance Fraud
- Internet Fraud
- Mail Fraud
- Medi-Cal Fraud
- Prescription Fraud
- Real Estate & Mortgage Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Senior Fraud
- Credit Card Fraud
- Workers Compensation Fraud
- Welfare Fraud
Fraud charges are not something you can or want to face alone. You need a team of San Diego criminal defense lawyers by your side to help fight for your freedom from these allegations and charges. The professionals at the Law Office of Bradley R. Corbett can help.
Depending on the type of fraud charges you may be facing, California can impose penalties ranging from the mundane to severe. If convicted, these penalties can include significant fines and jail or prison sentences. Prosecutors pursuing a fraud conviction are most often looking for one of two main motives:
- Financial gain
- The attempt to escape criminal responsibility
Fraud is considered a white-collar crime that is similar to but separate from California's theft, forgery, and perjury laws. Prosecutors can seek to charge defendants with misdemeanor or felony offenses. A misdemeanor charge can carry up to a $1,000 fine and one year in jail. The far more serious felony charge can carry a $10,000 fine and 1-3 years in a state prison. Of course, felony charges can be even harsher depending on the severity of the crime and the strike count against the offender.
Why You Need a California Fraud Attorney
With so many different classifications for fraud and even more laws, it's nearly impossible for an individual to attempt a defense on their own. A qualified and experienced San Diego attorney like Bradley R. Corbett who specializes in fraud cases is the best possible option. Your attorney will help build a legal defense against fraud based mostly on one of three things:
- Intent – you didn't intend to commit fraud or have a malicious intent to begin with.
- Mistaken Identity – you were wrongfully convicted either because of a misidentification by a witness or you were the "assumed" offender.
- Entrapment – you were improperly coerced to commit the crime by law enforcement
A lawyer skilled in defending fraud will be able to present your case clearly and effectively during the trial.
The fraud attorneys at the Law Offices of Bradley R. Corbett are versed in all forms of fraud. Our team has successfully defended many of the different types of fraud listed above.
Different Types of Fraud in Detail
A quick glance at the different types of California fraud charges is enough to intimidate most. Our skilled San Diego criminal defense attorneys are more than familiar with all types of fraud convictions and want to help you better understand a few of the major types of fraud.
Foreclosure Fraud
Given the current economic strife in the housing market, foreclosure fraud is one of the most common and steadily increasing real estate fraud charges across the state. Foreclosure fraud consists of five possible offenses:
- Charging compensation before performing every promised service to help fight foreclosure
- Charging excessive fees for services
- Requiring collateral for services
- Securing power of attorney from the homeowner
- Coercing a homeowner into signing an illegal contract
Healthcare Fraud
Those within the healthcare profession are susceptible to committing healthcare fraud in the state of California. Doctors, pharmacists and medical equipment suppliers are all capable of being charged with health care fraud. But what exactly is healthcare fraud? The state of California describes it as the prohibition of acts including, but not limited to:
- Charging for medical services that were not provided
- Ordering unnecessary treatments
- Performing unnecessary treatments
Anyone in the healthcare industry can be charged with these or similar fraud charges. Our skilled California healthcare fraud attorneys can help defend your case.
Insurance Fraud
Insurance fraud in California is defined by attempting to obtain insurance payments or benefits of which you are not entitled to. There are many different types of California insurance fraud including:
- Automobile Insurance Fraud
- Health Care Insurance Fraud
- Medi-Cal Insurance Fraud
- Unemployment Insurance Fraud
- Welfare and Workers' Compensation Fraud
Visit or call our San Diego law offices to learn more about how our expert insurance fraud lawyers can help!
Internet Fraud
Internet fraud is defined by the California legal system as any fraudulent activity that takes place via the internet or on a computer. Often referred to as "cybercrime," this form of fraud is a growing charge that many defendants have to face. A few of examples of internet fraud include:
- Making fraudulent online purchases
- Computer virus creation and distribution
- Cyberstalking
Internet fraud is often associated with identity theft, which also requires the representation of skilled San Diego attorney.
False Pretenses California Penal Code 532
This law comes up whenever a person has lied to someone else in order to influence him or her to give his or her property to him or her. There are four elements to be met in order for California Penal Code 532 to be satisfied. They are 1) Knowingly and intentionally deceive the person 2) Intent to influence someone to give up his or her property 3) The other person relied on the false pretense and 4) False token. False pretenses also includes statements made recklessly, failing to give information and making promises not intended to keep. There are two defenses to California Penal Code 532.
Intentionally deceive the person
Intent to influence
Relied on false pretense
False Token
The two defenses to California Penal Code 532 are 1) The person lacked intent to deceive or 2) The victim has not relied on the false statements in giving their property.
Under California Penal Code 532 the punishment given depends on the value of the property taken away. There are two different types 1) Petty theft and 2) Grant Theft Penalties
Bad Checks California Penal Code 476a
Writing a bad check is considered a crime in California. When the person issues a check knowing they do not have enough money in the account to cover the amount. In order to violate California Penal Code 476a three elements must be met. They are 1) Intentionally writing, delivering, or attempting to use a check 2) The person had knowledge there are not enough funds to cover the amount 3) The person had intent to defraud the person receiving the amount. There are five defenses to California Penal Code 476a.
Under California Penal Code 476a there are five most common used defenses. They are 1) The person acted under duress rather than intentional 2) The person reasonably believed there was enough funds in the account or the bank would cover the difference 3) The person communicated to the payee that there was not enough money in his or her account at the time the check was delivered 4) The person had good faith believe that the payee is not entitled to the money and 5) If someone else signed their name to a check that you personally own.
California Penal Code 476a is known to be a wobbler. That is this penal code can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the case. If it's considered a misdemeanor the person will face a maximum sentence of one year in county jail and a fine up to $1,000. If it's considered a felony the person faces 16 months to three years in California state prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Visit or call us for a free consultation today to learn more about California fraud laws and how our specialized California criminal defense attorneys can help with your case.
California Law for Fraud
A person is restricted from committing fraud in California. There are two ways a person could violate the fraud law in California. They are 1) The person accomplished an act that resulted to benefit to him or herself or 2) The act caused injury to another person. There are three common defenses to fraud in California.
The three common defenses to fraud are 1) The person had no intent to accomplish a fraud 2) Mistaken identity and 3) Entrapment.
Numerous fraud crimes are considered wobblers in California. The state can either charge a person with a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the 1) the facts surrounding the situation and 2) The persons criminal history. Fraud crimes subject a person to fines and heavy jail times.
Auto Insurance Law California Penal Code Sections 548-551
Auto insurance fraud is when a person has accomplished to obtain money fraudulently from car insurance company. There are two elements to meet to satisfy auto insurance fraud in California and for the state to convict someone. They are 1) The person had knowledge that he or she turned in a fraudulent application to the car insurance company and 2) The persons state of mind was intentional. There are three common defenses to California Penal Code Sections 548-551.
California Penal Code 548
California Penal Code 549
California Penal Code 550
The three common defenses for California Penal Code Sections 548-551 are 1) The persons state of mind was not to defraud the auto insurance carrier 2) There was not enough evidence to convict the person of defrauding the auto insurance company 3) Plea bargaining.
Plea Bargaining Defense
The plea bargaining defense allows the person to plea guilty in return for a lesser offense and reduced jail time period. This is helpful tool for person's harsh fraudulent charges to be reduced in exchange for their guilty plea.
Auto insurance penalties are considered to be wobblers in California, which means it could be considered a misdemeanor or a felony depending on 1) The charges a person is facing 2) The facts surrounding the situation and 3) The persons past criminal history. If it's a misdemeanor the person may face three possible penalties, which are 1) Probation 2) A maximums sentence of one year in county jail and 3) A fine up to $1,000, $10,000, $50,000 or twice the amount of the fraud, whichever is higher.
If its considered a felony the person could face four of the following 1) Probation 2) A maximum sentence of five years in California state prison 3) A fine up to $10,000, $50,000 or twice the amount of the fraud, whichever is higher 4) The taking of the persons health care license.
Additionally if its considered a felony, the judge may reduce it to a misdemeanor and discontinue the persons probation if the person obeys the terms and conditions of his or her probation for the first two years.


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Aren't Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy cute, everyone? Their romance is still going strong, and this past weekend they had one of those quaint New England-y type outings when they hit a restaurant in Greenfield, Massachusetts, where Conor goes to prep school (high school for rich people, y'all!). They even went antiquing. Nothing says "young love" like antiquing. Well, actually, nothing says "tired, old worn-out love that's been married 50 years" quite like antiquing, but hey. Joke! But isn't it a little -- I don't know -- bizarre to be going dropping off your lover off at his high school? That is when you're a fully grown adult with a big career who is going to be 23 in less than three months? I'm not a love grinch or anything, and the Kennedy clan doesn't seem to have any probs with Conor dating an "older" woman. But still.
Let's just try reversing this scenario for a moment. Let's imagine that your 18-year-old daughter is still in high school. And an older man -- one who has, shall we say, been around quite a bit, at least judging by all of the songs this guy has written about his exes -- starts dating your teen daughter. Some parents, of course, would be thrilled. Especially if the guy is as successful as Taylor Swift is. But still, in the back of your mind, aren't you just kinda thinking, "Why isn't he dating a woman his own age?"
Well, that's kind of what I think with Taylor. Especially since women generally mature faster than men. It's odd to think of any woman in her early 20s who'd want to date a high schooler. I just don't get it.
Taylor has been vocal about her love burns -- maybe dating older men like John Mayer cured her of wanting an experienced guy? Or maybe Conor, who is a Kennedy, after all, has already had enough life experience to make him a good match for a young woman who has had a career since she herself was a teen?
Obviously, something is working for both of them. And I think most of us want Taylor to finally find happiness.
But with an 18-year-old? He doesn't really have a clue about what he's going to do with his life yet. Other than be a Kennedy. Well, who am I to judge? I hope it goes well for them. But I'm entitled to my opinion, and I think it's a little odd. Just sayin'.
Do you think Taylor is too old for Conor?
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GRAHAM � A former employee with the Alamance County Tax Department was charged Wednesday with embezzlement by a public official and accessing a government computer with the intent to defraud.
Detectives with the Alamance County Sheriff�s Office Computer Crimes and Forensics Investigation Unit arrested Donna Foust Wilson, 61, of 1727 S. Main St., Graham at 11 a.m. at a residence on Bethel South Fork Road. She was taken into custody without incident, according to a release from the Sheriff�s Office.
Sheriff�s Office spokesman Randy Jones said Wilson allegedly misappropriated $3,356 while she was an employee at the tax office. She was placed under a secured bond of $25,000 pending her first appearance in Alamance County District Court.
The Sheriff�s Office investigation followed a report issued by Alamance County Tax Administrator Jeremy Akins on June 5 regarding a potential internal misappropriation of tax funds.
Wilson was hired by the tax department in February 2008 as a deputy tax collector. She was placed on suspension May 31 and was terminated on June 3. Wilson�s ending salary was $29,388.
Akins said Wednesday that the misappropriation of funds took place earlier this year and late last year. Akins said the tax department is working to �rebuild public trust� and that the investigation has been well handled.
The tax department is also working to strengthen internal controls so a similar incident doesn�t happen again, Akins said.
County Manager Craig Honeycutt said Wednesday that the overall investigation is not yet complete. Jones said he didn�t know at this time if any other arrests would be made related to the case.
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners was informed on June 17 during closed session that there was an ongoing investigation focusing on two former tax department employees, Donna Foust Wilson and Emily Moon.
Moon was hired in July 2007 and worked initially as a collections lead supervisor. She was demoted in August 2012 to tax clerk. Moon�s employment was terminated on June 11. Her ending salary was $36,487. Moon has not been charged.
Honeycutt said he believed Akins had taken the appropriate steps in alerting authorities regarding the potential misappropriation of funds and he believed the tax department�s staff would continue to provide professional services to the public.


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Health Insurance
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Affordable Healthcare
The Financial Assessment
My Nicaraguan pediatrician friend astutely summarized her work: First you make the clinical assessment, then you make the financial assessment. In other words, a clinician may know the right treatment, but what good does that do the patient if the treatment is entirely out of reach financially?
In the clinic where I work, we don't take insurance. It's not a concierge practice but a church-based one, run on grants and hardscrabble for decades. For a provider, there's something freeing about not having to consider insurance. There's no frantic search through formularies, no restrictive list of specialists, none of the prior authorizations that suck up time and stamina--all things that have nothing to do with patient care but must happen in the insurance world. None of that.
Ben Franklin and Health Insurance
Benefits and Burdens
When I retired from teaching in a suburban school district north of Detroit in June 2003, I left Michigan for my hometown of Pittsburgh with boxes of belongings, twenty-nine years of memories, and health insurance tied to my state pension. That insurance has served me well--except when it has not.


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By HRD I mean Human Resources Development and not Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Departments have done the biggest damage in the last two decades to Human Resources Development by renaming the Personnel and Training Departments as HR Departments and diluting Human Resources Development. Professional bodies with all their good intentions have unknowingly contributed to this damage.
HRD today is at cross roads. So are the HRD managers.
Some HRD managers have shrunk their roles and reduced themselves to administration managers, training managers or glorified labour welfare officers, or at best to recruitment and retention managers. The IT industry has perpetuated this. They have missed a golden opportunity of making an impact and lifting themselves to a position of strategic thinkers, business partners, leaders, change managers and CEOs. Those who have made a mark and made a difference are few and can be counted on one's fingers in this large nation of millions of people. Those who missed the boat and continue to do so are many. A number of corporations use them as personnel administration managers though they are designated as HRD managers (to mean mangers of Human Resources Departments rather than Human Resources Development).
A number of corporations have begun to appoint line managers without professional training in Human Resources Development as HRD managers and are reasonably happy with their performance. The reason for this is that line managers who have not been trained in HRD, seem to make better HRD managers as they seem to know business better than HR managers and bring with them some humility that they perhaps do not know much about HRD and are willing to learn. On the other hand, a professionally-trained HRD manager (postgraduate in HR) who has perhaps not received adequate and appropriate professional preparation, comes to the department feeling that he/she knows
all about HRD and that his/her knowledge is final. Unfortunately, a large part of the knowledge he/she has had, thanks to the lack of growth within management schools themselves, directs the HRD manager as recruitment manager, wage and salary administration manager, IR manager, compensation manager and rarely as change manager, development manager or performance manager. In the US, some separate categories of managers such as performance managers were created outside the HR departments. Chief knowledge officers, chief learning managers, etc., are the other designations given to them, indicating that the HR manager cannot be a facilitator of learning, knowledge or performance. These are indications of the failure of HRD managers.
A part of the blame has also to be taken by the CEOs of our corporations who have not really understood the potential of HRD managers. Also, the failure of HRD is a reflection on the failure of our CEOs. Our CEOs are more often short-term goal driven. They talk of long-term policies and initiatives, but behave in quite the opposite way. The quarterly review phenomenon that has become popular in the last few years, has further aggravated this situation.
However, all is not lost. We have some good examples and role models. The future looks bright and it is going to make HRD more relevant than before.
This book is about the future. How should the future of HR be shaped? What should the roles of HRD managers be? What should they do and what should they not? This book attempts to outline answers to these issues. If the future has to look up, we have to learn lessons from the past. This book, therefore, reviews the current status of HRD, draws on lessons from the past and goes on to argue for the future.
The examination of the past has been carried out very critically. Critical comments on some HRD managers or the HRD profession are meant to stimulate thinking for the future. I sincerely hope my fellow HR professionals will take these comments as pointers of what should be avoided, and not as my cynicism. I have great faith in the profession of HRD and the HRD managers. If they have to make a mark and get noticed they should not only do things right but also do right things.
The future is going to be a competency era and it is people who
wifi give strategic advantage to firms The future is full of opportunities. VW need to know a lot, learn a lot. discover a lot and apply a lot . The future It going to be the future for genuine Human Resources Development managers It is going to be of those I HRD managers who have an entrepreneurial spirit In them, innovativeness, leadership qualities and a business drive The future is going to be of those HRD managers who are willing to learn, network, be vision-driven, articulate, communicative, proactive and pushing, and persevering. It is going to be of those HRD managers who may not be designated as such but are willing to take up learning and development as their primary agenda and facilitate the same In the corporations and multiply competencies through the systems approach and business partnership. The book outlines the roles and tasks of such HRD managers and also provides some tips needed to develop themselves and their Human Resources Development function.
The book first presents a global scenario in terms of HRD and its development. It then goes on to review the status of HRD In India and points out Ha adequacies and inadequacies.
This book to divided into the following 7 parts:
The first chapter deals with the status of the HRD profession.
I In this part an attempt to made to point out the history of HRD in India, present some details about what makes HRD a profession, etc The second part deals with global models and Indian HRD. This describes the original HRD work done in India by the author with Dr Udai Pareek at L&.T and presents the view that global models available today are not too different from those evolved in India. It also argues that Indian corporations have a long way to go even while adopting Indian HRD models. The third chapter describes current HRD managers and presents their profile. The fourth chapter presents a vision for the future of HRD. In Chapter 5, future HRD managers and their roles and competencies are described. Chapter 6 presents the resources requirements of HRD. The book then goes on in chapter 7 to paint HRD challenges in the context of national development and concludes with painting a new opportunity for HRD to make an impact.
Future of Hrd (2003)
T.V. Rao Publisher -Macmillan


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Edison–Lalande cell
The Edison–Lalande cell was a type of alkaline primary battery developed by Thomas Edison from an earlier design by Felix Lalande and Georges Chaperon.[1][2] It consisted of plates of copper oxide and zinc in a solution of potassium hydroxide. The cell voltage was low (about 0.75 volts) but the internal resistance was also low so these cells were capable of delivering large currents.[3]
Lalande–Chaperon cell[edit]
In 1880, the manufacturer De Branville and Company of 25 rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, Paris exploited the patent of Lalande and Chaperon to build copper oxide batteries.[4] In 1887, the French submarine Gymnote (Q1) was built. The boat was originally fitted with 540 Lalande–Chaperon alkaline cells which used zinc and copper oxide electrodes with potassium hydroxide electrolyte, manufactured by Coumelin, Desmazures and Baillache.
Edison–Lalande cell[edit]
Edison improved on the Lalande–Chaperon cell by replacing powdered copper oxide with copper oxide briquettes.
Poerscke–Wedekind cell[edit]
Another modification to the Lalande-type cell was patented by Heinrich Poerscke and Gustav Wedekind in 1905, British patent GB190416751.[5] In this cell, the copper oxide depolarizer was pasted on the inside of a cast iron pot. When the depolarizer was exhausted, the cell was dismantled and the liquid was poured out. The pot was then heated in air to re-oxidize the deposited copper to copper oxide. The Neotherm cell, by Siemens, was similar.[6][7]
The zinc dissolves in the hydroxide solution to form zincate, consuming hydroxide in the process.
- Zn0 + 4OH− → [Zn(OH4)]2− + 2e−
half of the hydroxides are replenished by the hydration and reduction of the copper oxide.
- CuO + H2O + 2e− → Cu0 + 2OH−
Applications for Lalande-type batteries included submarine power (see above), railway signalling.[8] and powering Edison's electric fans and phonographs.[9]
- ^ "Location Text and List of Documents – The Edison Papers". Edison.rutgers.edu. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Storage Battery – The Edison Papers". Edison.rutgers.edu. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ Ayrton, W.E. and Mather, T. Practical Electricity, Cassell and Company, London, 1911, pp 196–197
- ^ "Les Piles Lalande et Chaperon". Dspt.perso.sfr.fr. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Espacenet – Bibliographic data". Worldwide.espacenet.com. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
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Dating a bachelor can be fun and exciting, yet frustrating as well. Bachelors are used to living life at their own pace and on their own terms, and sometimes they can be a little like spoiled children who refuse to see things through anyone else's eyes. If you plan to date a bachelor, be ready for the roller coaster ride.
Be patient. Just like any other relationship, don't rush into one with a bachelor. It may scare him off. Remember he has not had to answer to anyone his entire life.
Talk to him. Ask him what his true intentions are with your relationship and what he hopes for at this point in his life. You don't have to strategically plan these talks, and they might come up when you least expect it.
Offer advice. Don't get frustrated with him if he doesn't do some things you expect a guy to do. They have been out of touch with the whole dating, or serious commitment, scene for a while. Remind yourself that eating canned food--straight from the can or leaving a toilet seat up isn't really that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things. As long as he has the ability to act like an adult in front of others and treats people with respect, the rest is small stuff.
Be realistic about the relationship you are in. Don't blind yourself by thinking that everything he does is a facade and that eventually the man of your dreams will emerge from inside of him. Enjoy the person you are with and accept them for who they are and what they are willing to give you.
Don't scare off your new beau by constantly bringing up marriage or questioning his commitment to you and the relationship. This tactic may only frustrate your partner and drive him away from you. It can also create tension in the relationship if it's always on both of your minds.
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- Talk to your male friends about the relationship. Most men have a constant bachelor inside of them (just as many women have a part of them that never wants to get married) and if asked, they can probably dig deep enough to give you some useful advice on certain situations. However, they are still a different person than the one you are dating. Take all advice with a grain of salt.
- If the bachelor you are dating is significantly younger than you, he may also be significantly less interested in settling down. There are some men who are ready to make a commitment at a young age, but for the most part, they want to do some roaming before getting married or even making a commitment to a long-term exclusive relationship.


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Who do you call when things are coming out of your dreams and trying to kill you? Or when your daughter is cursing in Latin and walking like a spider? Or when your dog keeps screaming at you to strangle your neighbors? Doctor Strange, of course! He's the only person standing between us and the forces of darkness, but has he been paying his tab?
Written by mega-hot Jason Aaron and drawn by superstar Chris Bachalo, Marvel Comics has launched this brand new, ongoing series for their resident master of the mystic arts.
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Zack Snyder Presents: Dark Side Knight vs. Super Jedi
Justice League 2 may be getting pushed back by Ben Affleck's The Batman, but that hasn't stopped Justice League director Zack Snyder from having a bit of fun. He's created one of the most epic fan trailers of all time. As seen below, we see a Sith Batman versus a Jedi Superman, and the results don't disappoint.
Snyder's trailer, titled Justice League Star Wars: Dark Side Knight vs. Super Jedi, may actually be better received universally by everyone than Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice has been. It's definitely odd to see a film's director creating fan trailers from his own work, but I also think it's pretty terrific to see Snyder having some fun with a very dark DC Cinematic Universe.
This might be the last thing we see from Snyder until next year, when Justice League releases. If you haven't seen the trailer for that, check it out below.
Justice League releases on November 17th, 2017. Snyder has gotten a lot of flak about the dark, gritty tone of his DC Universe, but I could never see Christopher Nolan doing something like this. What do you guys think of the Snyder's fan trailer? Are you excited for Justice League? Join in on the conversation in the comments below and tell us what you think!


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On the Night You Were Born {Book by Nancy Tillman}
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2016 Honda HR-V Review
The Honda lineup has a vehicle for everyone, so if you're feeling a little squished in the Fit and don't want the full size of the CR-V, the 2016 Honda HR-V may be the right choice for you.
With a spacious interior cabin and the size and body of a crossover, the HR-V gives you the best of both worlds. And now you can enjoy your trips around Miami, Coral Gables, and Gladeview without feeling like you're driving a tank while still enjoying the beautiful interior of the HR-V.
So what else is there to love about the vehicle aside from its perfect size? Let's take a closer look at the specs and find out.
An inline four-cylinder aluminum alloy 16-valve SOHC i-VTEC engine that produces 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque powers the 2016 Honda HR-V. The vehicle is available with a six-speed manual transmission in two-wheel drive or with the Continuously Variable Transmission in two- and all-wheel drive, as well as with Sport mode or dual-mode paddle shifters.
The vehicle features an electronic parking brake with automatic brake hold, the Eco Assist system with ECON button and Eco Coaching, Real-Time AWD with the Intelligent Control System, and Hill Start Assist.
Safety Features
The 2016 Honda HR-V is loaded with excellent standard active safety features, including Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control, an anti-lock braking system, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, daytime running lights, and a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines or available dynamic guidelines.
The HR-V also features a long list of passive safety features, including the Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, dual-stage multi-threshold front airbags, SmartVent front side airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, three-point seatbelts at all seating positions, front three-point seatbelts with automatic tensioning system, a LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders, and child-proof rear door locks.
Interior Experience
In terms of comfort, the Honda HR-V has plenty to offer. The vehicle offers comfortable seating, loads of storage solutions, and all of the amenities you're looking for, including heated front seats, leather-trimmed seats, push-button start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, illuminated steering wheel–mounted controls, and automatic climate control.
But the vehicle also has plenty to offer in terms of entertainment. These features include Bluetooth streaming audio and HandsFreeLink, MP3/Windows Media audio playback capability, HondaLink Next Generation, Pandora compatibility, an SMS text message function, HD radio SiriusXM radio, a 5- or 7-inch display audio system, an auxiliary input jack, and a USB audio interface.
The 2016 Honda HR-V is the perfect vehicle for those looking for a crossover option. With a stylish exterior and a comfortable and well-appointed interior, the HR-V is a great choice. Check it out now at your local Honda dealer near Coral Gables and Gladeview, Braman Honda at 7000 Coral Way in Miami, FL. Give us a call at (305) 747-7963 or go online to schedule a test drive today.