text:
WordPress As Back End For Posh Widgets and OpenSocial GadgetsMercredi 26 août 2009
I developed for percolab.com, under the supervision of my friend Yves Otis a framework that can generate interfaces for OpenSocial gadgets (Orkut, iGoogle), widgets (Portaneo Posh) and HTML.
The goal of this framework is to offer to Québec's immigrants a way to show to others and themselves their abilities. These abilities are regrouped in activities, themselves grouped under broader terms like Practical Life, Learning French, Experiences, About Me, Working Outside Québec and so on.
The idea is for the immigrant to be able to edit a widget in Posh, or a gadget in Orkut or iGoogle that is generated by the framework. The same core templates are used to generate all the interfaces.
Here's two examples:
You will note that nothing is really styled or designed. This is an early stage of the project where the designers have not yet worked on the templates.
The framework is based on the marvelous CodeIgniter. Fundamentally, here how it works. Sorry, I'm not very good at modelling, but you will get the basic idea.
Ok, it's much more complicated than that. I'll post about it later because the framework use MySQL 5.1 XML capabilities as an almost free form database, where the all the values populating the forms are filtered using a mix of SQL/XPath, XSLT and jQuery, bypassing PHP to do this work. Basically, you drop a form in the framework, and it just work, you don't have to write new PHP code to handle the values, you don't need to modify the database schema, you don't need to edit a config file for the database like in Rails.
To get back to my schema, the first request to the framework is done by a GET from Posh/Orkut/iGoogle, and then, CodeIgniter throw back at the host of the widgets/gadgets a chunk of XHTML where all interactions (create, update, delete )are done with Ajax. In a way, the widget/gadget contains a self-contained mini application.
Some activities are basically resources where the user does not need to edit anything. The only thing he/she can do to contribute is to comment about the resource and add some pointer to other resources on the Internet. Yves, being what he is, asked me, why not using WordPress, so, average people who are not programmers will be able to edit the resources and control/approve the comments? Since WordPress offer a nice interface that almost anybody can use, I plugged WordPress for some activities on the framework.
Here's an example of an activity of the kind « ressource ».
The top of the gadget.
The bottom of the same gadget.
The content of this gadget is coming from WordPress, and the comment fields, while done in the template that generate the gadget are done in the framework, are hook to WordPress.
When for example, Orkut load this particular gadget, the framework do an XML-RPC request to WordPress using the WordPress XML-RPC API with the methods
metaWeblog.getPost and get the content of a specific WordPress post related to the resource needed. The framework also does a request to get all the approved comments for this post with the method
wp.getComments. Then the framework throws back the content to the Orkut gadget.
When a user press the button to submit a comment, the values of the comment fields are send to the framework via Ajax (
gadget.io.makeRequest() on Orkut/iGoogle and jQuery/$.ajax with Posh). Then the framework does an XML-RPC request with the method
wp.newComment to the WordPress blog. The comment is inserted in the WordPress blog, and an email is sent to the administrator to approve this comment.
Here's another schema that shows what is happening. (Gee, I should really learn how to use OmniGraffle.)
Letting the framework doing the XML-RPC calls to WordPress is the way to bypass the troubles you get with Ajax and the same origin policy. Also, it's easier to program this way, than trying to do this from the Orkut gadget or Posh widget, because these kind of environments are quite hard to debug.
So, to sum it up, the user of the gadget never goes to the WordPress blog, she/he never knows in fact that we are using a WordPress blog. We post the comment anonymously, and set WordPress to accept XML-RPC requests, and also allow commenter not to be registered in WordPress.
There was a catch that I have too figured out how to post comment under the name of the commenter on WordPress. In fact the solution was provided kindly by Joseph Scott on one of the WordPress forums. The basic idea, is to leave blank the name and password of the owner of the blog (param 2 and 3) with the method
wp.newComment and install a plugin that will implement a filter to allow XML-RPC anonymous comment.
Sylvain Carle will be guest speaker at an event on using WordPress beyond the blog. I'll guess I will now have to attend .
Update (2009-08-27): This conf is just too expensive for me (300 $ to 400 $ for 4 hours).


text:
The state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would overhaul California's standardized testing system despite the threat that the changes could result in the loss of millions in federal education dollars.
The measure passed on a 25-7 vote and will now return to the Assembly.
Assembly Bill 484 would suspend pencil-and-paper English and math exams and replace them with more complex computerized tests beginning next spring. The plan would result in the lack of student- and school-level test scores for at least a year.
That proposed lapse prompted Education Secretary Arne Duncan to issue a statement late Monday expressing opposition to California's plan, which would require a federal waiver in order to take effect.
"A request from California to not measure the achievement of millions of students this year is not something we could approve in good conscience," he said. "If California moves forward with a plan that fails to assess all its students, as required by federal law, the Department will be forced to take action, which could include withholding funds from the state."
But in a statement issued Tuesday, state Superintendent Tom Torlakson said the new testing system is critical to California's implementation of the Common Core, a rigorous new nationwide curriculum taking effect in 2014.
"This legislation will continue to be guided by what's right for California's children — moving forward with instruction and assessments reflecting the deeper learning and critical thinking our students need to compete and win in a changing world," he said. "Our goals for 21st century learning, and the road ahead, are clear. We won't reach them by continuing to look in the rear-view mirror with outdated tests, no matter how it sits with officials in Washington
"We look forward to the opportunity to make our case to the Administration when the time comes. When we do, we hope they agree that withholding badly needed funds from California's students would be a grave and serious error."
Other groups also have come out against the bill, authored by Democrat Susan Bonilla of Concord.
The advocacy groups Students First and Education Trust-West have also issued statements opposing the bill, saying that it would end the ability of districts and parents to gauge student performance.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Visit our Discord community hangout and have a real-time talk with the regulars, and keep track of UnrealSP.org developments.
Development on a new site is currently in-progress.
Until then, site contents are available on the Legacy site!
Additionally, newer content written by our staff is available in a temporary subforum.
We sincerely apologize for the delays in recreating the site.
Moderators: ividyon, Semfry, zYnthetic
Post Posted: 16 Sep 2009, 16:07
Post Posted: 16 Sep 2009, 16:18
Post Posted: 16 Sep 2009, 18:56
{WINGS}Zombiehunter wrote:i guess the 3d map is going to show "you are here"?
Post Posted: 16 Sep 2009, 20:52
qtit wrote:You remember Descent?
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 01:21
Lightning Hunter wrote:qtit wrote:You remember Descent?I loved that game.
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 08:46
Waffnuffly wrote:Lightning Hunter wrote:qtit wrote:You remember Descent?I loved that game. Shit yeah!
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 13:29
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 14:13
{WINGS}Zombiehunter wrote:I never played it xD but oh well I kind of get it.
Unreal Wiki wrote:DrawClippedActor (Actor (UT) A, bool WireFrame, int X, int Y, int XB, int YB, optional bool ClearZ) Same as DrawActor(), but only draws within the rectangle specified by X, Y, XB and YB.
Code: Select all
Canvas.DrawClippedActor(Q, False, Canvas.ClipX*0.4, Canvas.ClipY*0.4, Canvas.ClipX*0.6, Canvas.ClipY*0.6, True);
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 17:05
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 17:55
Raven wrote:So you wand to render it on HUD or on PDA (ST doesn't have DrawClippedActor)?. Anyway I've never used it, but I assume that exactly like DrawActor you have to change actor location (like in weapon code).
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 18:16
qtit wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXCn5QcSdzQ&feature=PlayList&p=8DEA55F67829DE5A&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6 - he's good.
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 19:40
Waffnuffly wrote:Are you planning to get a job in the game industry (if you don't have one already)? With all the work you've done just for this project alone I'm sure you could stack up a REALLY impressive portfolio, I mean damn.
Post Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 19:48
Post Posted: 26 Oct 2009, 16:42
Post Posted: 27 Oct 2009, 21:00
Return to "Upcoming Maps Page"
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


text:
skip to main
skip to sidebar
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Judy and I wish you a verrrry spoooooky Halloween night!
Posted by
In A Pinch Designs by Judy and Sheri
No comments:
Post a Comment
Newer Post
Older Post
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
In A Pinch Designs by Judy and Sheri
We are a Canadian company that specializes in custom designed, pre cut, ready to assemble scrapbook layouts, cards and altered item kits.
View my complete profile
Friday's Favourite Flicks
Bow Tying 101
Matchbook Mini Album Tutorial
Christmas Double Slider Card
Kristina Werner Christmas Card
Kristina Werner Christmas Cards
Creating Embellished Pins
Embossing Techniques
Mini Album Multi Pocket Envelope
Circle Stand Up Album
Making Halloween Cards
Claudine Helmuth's Sticky Back Canvas
Using Stickles, Dimension Pearls, and Liquid Pearls
Button Usage in Cardmaking
How to Make A Flip Card
Embossing with Stamps on Vellum
Resist Technique By Jennifer Mcquire
Blending Ink Technique
Sign up for our Email Newsletter
Email Marketing
you can trust
Creative Bloggers
The Art House Studio
Feedjit Live Blog Stats
Blog Archive
Blog Archive
May (1)
January (1)
November (2)
October (6)
September (6)
August (1)
May (5)
April (9)
March (8)
February (10)
January (9)
December (10)
November (17)
October (16)
September (17)
August (8)
July (8)
June (9)
May (6)
April (9)
March (7)
February (2)
January (10)
December (5)
November (7)
October (8)
September (9)
August (9)
July (7)
June (10)
May (11)
April (6)
March (15)
February (20)
January (9)
December (4)
November (6)
October (2)


text:
Available ebook formats: epub mobi pdf lrf pdb txt html
I live full time in an American RV and travel europe all year round. I came to writing quite late in life have had a programming background that I am bored with now and writing has given me a new lease of life.
I love to give people pleasure. I find it almost as rewarding as receiving pleasure myself. I write erotica for the simple reason that I can give many people a lot of pleasure not only by exciting them but hopefully in assisting in them reaching their climax the ultimate in pleasure.
I hope you enjoy my books and if you do please leave me a comment or visit my blog at http://charliewish.com/


text:
Questions tagged [casino]
A casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities.
1 question
3k views
Is it advantageous to buy into a NL cash game at the maximum amount?
Is there an inherent advantage/disadvantage to having a larger stack than your opponent in a cash game? I know it can affect tournament play. I would think if you expect to have a skill advantage over ...


text:
Physics and computer games have a long, beautiful friendship, starting with Spacewar! in 1962, its play based on spacecraft maneuvering in the gravitational field of a star. Many modern games have extensive physics engines to create realistic play. (Your mileage may vary in terms of "realism"—I'm looking at you, entire Mario franchise!) For an explicit merging of realistic physics and classic arcade game play, it's hard to beat Plasma Pong, Steve Taylor's 2007 browser-based game that was named by Wired as one of the best independent titles.
Plasma Pong, alas, suffered an early death via a cease-and-desist from Atari, which owns the PONG™ trademark. However, Australian developer Anirudh Joshi revamped the title and changed its name to Fluid Ping-Pong, giving it an HTML5 flourish along the way. While PONG™ had very simple physics—just a ball bouncing back and forth, with no need to model forces—Fluid Ping-Pong uses a real-time fluid dynamics engine, with code and concepts from Jos Stam, Oliver Hunt, and RJ Marsan. The extra dynamics are evident from the name: the ball moves in a somewhat viscous fluid. In addition to moving the paddles PONG™-style, players can send jets into the ambient fluid, or "suck" the fluid back.
Because the gameplay is based on real fluid dynamics, the motion of the ball can be unpredictable, at least on the level of human reaction times. Having two players (one AI in my case—I haven't tested the two-player mode) means there could be two competing streams of fluid colliding, with turbulence at the boundary. While it's realistic and based on modeling of the fluids using the Navier-Stokes equation, anyone who has used a ping-pong gun knows how erratically the ball can move even in fairly still air.
I found the gameplay fun but frustrating, worth more than a few minutes of enjoyably wasted time. More interesting to me is the intersection between the real science of fluid dynamics and video games—and why a realistic mix may not always be desirable.


text:
DiMarzio Joe Satriani Humbucker Set F-SP NK F-SP BRDG
Black For 43mm Nut (1-11/16)
(BlackFor 43mm Nut (1-11/16))
Sku #H70683000001002
Humbucker Pickups
- Write a Review
45 day price guarantee, 45 day return policy, 100% secure shopping
Developed to give Joe the clarity and power he needs for chords and single notes.
The DiMarzio Joe Satriani Humbucker Set contains two well-designed pickups: the PAF Joe F-spaced (neck) and the Mo' Joe F-spaced (bridge). Easy to install, they'll bring a collection of Joe's favorite tones to your guitar while reducing noise.
PAF Joe (neck)
The PAF Joe is the latest neck pickup DiMarzio developed for Joe Satriani. Joe wanted a neck position humbucker that combined the best qualities of the PAF Pro with those of a late 50s Gibson humbucker. Joe describes this tone as being "tubular." Through the use of Virtual Vintage technology, clear-sounding low frequencies are blended with warm-sounding mids and high frequencies, which makes the PAF Joe equally good for chords and single notes. Joe first used it throughout the 2003 G3 tour. It's recommended for all positions on solid, semi-solid and hollow-body electric guitars.
What does "tubular" mean? In this case, it means making low notes "speak" more clearly while giving high notes a rounder voicing. This accomplishes two goals: chords have better definition, and single notes at higher fret positions remain warm-sounding rather than getting thinner.
Mo' Joe (bridge)
Joe Satriani has used FRED as his main bridge pickup for years. In 2005, Joe asked DiMarzio for a hotter and bigger version to replace the FRED in his new Ibanez guitars. The new model called the Mo' Joe is all about tone and definition. Its name says it all. It has more power than FRED but it doesn't sacrifice clarity or dynamics. Additionally, all the harmonics that made FRED so good are all there ready to jump out at the touch of a guitar pick. Having more output makes the Mo' Joe a perfect match for the PAF Joe in the neck position. The combination delivers great versatility and control from rhythms to solos. It's recommended for the bridge position on solid and semi-hollowbody guitars
The last few years have seen Joe develop a new signature tube amp and start using heavier-gauge strings more often. Both developments emphasized the importance of the Mo' Joe having a high degree of string separation without sounding sterile or processed. DiMarzio got this by slightly increasing the distance between the center frequencies that the coils are tuned to, without increasing DC resistance. The result is a pickup that's both hotter and more articulate.
Mo' Joe is used by permission of Mojo Musical Supply, with whom DiMarzio Inc. is not affiliated.
- Versatile collection of Joe's favorite tones
- Quiet performance
- Great value
Take it from Joe. Order today.
Joe Satriani Humbucker Set F-SP NK F-SP BRDG Specifications:
- Wiring: 4 conductor
- Magnet: Alnico 5
- Output: 272
- DC resistance: 8.26 k
- Wiring: 4 conductor
- Magnet: Alnico 5
- Output: 320
- DC resistance: 9.76 k


text:
Welcome to the best Mills Eagles! We give you all the great feeling that you have ever had. You want to challenge yourself and become the best players in online games? You know which is the best game for you? Don't worry! All games in this web unblocked at schools all over the world.
So playing games unblocked and free is wonderful? Moreover, Mills Eagles commits to have enough all of genres games for kids, from the light challenges in Adventure, Puzzles games, to the strongest charismatic games like Action, Racing, Strategy or even Shooting games. We always hope that you will feel more comfortable and relaxed within our web. We are pleased to provide the unique world full of new excitements. Start to play all interesting Cool Math games right now. All the best reserved for you.


text:
Please enter your Mobile Number and Education Level to proceed.
9th Services
Basic Plan
Advance Plan
Face to Face Plan
Mentorship Plan
Skill Based Test™
Pricing For 9th
10th Services
Ideal Career Test™
Stream Selector Test™
Pricing For 10th
11th Services
Engineering Selector™
Humanities Selector™
Commerce Selector™
Pricing For 11th
12th Services
Ideal Career™
Commerce Selector™
Pricing For 12th
B.Com Services
Ideal Career
Pricing For B.com
Humanities Career™
Professional Skill
Pricing For BA
B.Sc Services
Ideal Career Test
Professional Skill Index
Pricing For B.Sc
B.Tech Services
Pricing For B.Tech
MBA Services
Professional Skill Index
Pricing For MBA
MASTERS Services
Pricing For Masters
Professional Skill Index
Pricing For Working
Study In India
Study Abroad
Career Options
Experts Q&A
For 9th Class Students
For 10th Class Students
For 11th Class Students
For 12th Class Students
For Bcom Students
For BA Students
For B.sc Students
For B.Tech Students
Ideal Career Test™
Skill Based Career Test
Stream Selector™ Test
Engineering Branch Selector™
Humanities Career Selector™
Commerce Career Selector™
Professional Skill Index™
Educator Professional Skill™
Law Entrance Exam
Design Entrance Exam
Medical Entrance Exam
Engineering Entrance Exam
Tourism Entrance Exam
Management Entrance Exam
Mass Comm Entrance Exam
9th Class Mentorship
10th Class Mentorship
11th Class Mentorship
12th Class Mentorship
Mentorship For B.Com
Mentorship For B.Sc
Mentorship For B.Tech
Mentorship For B.a
Study In Usa
Study Europe
Study In Australia
Study In Singapore
Study In Dubai
Study In Hong Kong
Study In Canada
Study In Ireland
Education Loan
Ask & Answer
Ask on Phone
Ask on Chat
Experts Q&A
Ideal Career Test™
Skill Based Career Test
Stream Selector™ Test
Engineering Branch Selector™
Humanities Career Selector™
Commerce Career Selector™
Professional Skill Index™
Educator Professional Skill™
For Career Counsellors
Register For Counsellors
For Counsellors Job
Counsellors Certification
Counsellors Interview
Inspirational Stories
Counsellors Profile
Counsellors Dashboard
Counselling Services For 9th
Counselling Services For 10th
Counselling Services For 11th
Counselling Services For 12th
Counsellors In Delhi
Counsellors In Mumbai
Counsellors In Bangalore
Counsellors In Chennai
There is no career counsellors available for this category in canada . Explore all Career Counsellors
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Study Abroad Consultant
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) – # R514121
Masters of Science in Consultancy Management
Member of Institutes of Management Consultant (IMCI)
Chitra Bhatia is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant based in Metro Vancouver, BC. She immigrated to Canada in 2011, starting her journey in Halifax, Nova Scotia and moving to Vancouver in 2015. Chitra is a strategic leader and consultant with over 20 years of global experience in the areas of business and operations, strategic planning, marketing and consulting. Originally from Delhi, India, she graduated with a Master's of Science (M.S.) in Consultancy Management from BITS Pilani.
Before immigrating to Canada, she was working as a Vice President for Sanako Oy, a Finnish company, during which time she helped them establish their business in India. Previous to working with Sanako Oy, Chitra was a Business Head for Hughes Global Education, managing their business and operations. Hughes Global Education is a premier interactive onsite learning through satellite based education and training service initiative by Hughes Networks Systems, spread across 155 classrooms in 75 cities. During her tenure with Hughes, she provided guidance and oversight for the business, marketing, admissions and delivery of programs executed through more than 10 universities, colleges and technical institutes.
It is Chitra's determination and drive to succeed that pushed her to apply for Canadian Immigration, even after being refused twice due to changes in rules. She worked hard to find a job before she moved to Halifax, and ended up working with a Canadian College as a Regional Director for Marketing and Admissions. She strongly believes that success in life comes when you simply refuse to give up, with the goals so strong that obstacles, failure and loss only act as motivation.
Designing & ArtHealthcarePharmacistsHumanistic StudiesCareer counselorView more »


text:
Easy-to-carry - and so easy to enjoy
This attractive engine, with its smart, stylish looks, offers all the power you need to hit the water with confidence. The F5 is also convenient to store - and so light and easy to handle that carrying one between the shore and the deck of your sailing boat really is a breeze.
The compact size, large carrying handle and built-in fuel tank all enhance its portability – and start-up is easy with Yamaha's CDI Ignition System. Low fuel consumption, simple controls and low noise and vibration levels, along with Yamaha reliability, come as standard.
So for families to get on the water easily - or for a yacht owner wanting a handy auxiliary - the F5 offers the smartest solution.


text:
Fridays 3:00–7:00 p.m. and Sundays 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Visit The Last Days of Pompeii on Fridays and Sundays for a unique experience featuring characters from "The Excavation." With a variety of characters, scenes, and interactive experiences, no two Ninja Days will be alike – come often!
Ninja Days run Friday, March 8 through Sunday, May 19 (excluding March 29 & 31 and April 12 & 28. No regular exhibition tours on Ninja Days.)
Exhibition ticket required.
Support for the Theater Ninja project has been provided by The Cleveland Museum of Art's Painting and Drawing Society, Dr. Nancy Clay-Marsteller, Antoinette Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. John D. Schubert.


text:
Took a nosedive with my health yesterday and ended up sleeping for sixteen hours overnight. Feel relatively better now. Didn't get any writing done yesterday, but woke up long enough, around midnight, to read a short story by Carson McCullers: "A Tree – A Rock – A Cloud," from The Ballad of the Sad Cafe and Other Stories (1951).
McCullers was an astounding writer from the American South, who tragically suffered depression, alcoholism and numerous strokes over her lifetime before dying in late 1967 after a brain hemorrhage. She was 50. I would highly recommend her story "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe."
Earlier this week, I was cleaning up the barn and found some books to sell. They were first edition hardbacks that at one time cost around $25.00 each. All that most bookshops in Denver would pay for them was about 50 cents each. The shop owners will in turn sell them for much more. Barnes & Noble is the only non-independent bookstore now, and it's predicted to fold by the end of this year, just like Borders last year. (As an aside, long-time American giants Sears and Kodak will be taking the dive this year, also.) There will always be print copies of books available, but mostly through online ordering, the few independents who are still around and used bookstores. Fahrenheit 451 (1953), by Ray Bradbury should be read by all who still love to keep a home library of personally-loved books. The film version, directed by the great French director Francois Truffaut in 1966 is very good, as well.
Some can live without books, and photographs as well. A famous example was John Muir (1838-1914), the famous American wilderness traveler and conservationist who still inspires many who live for the outdoors. In a 1954 collection of his writings, edited by Edwin Way Teale, The Wilderness World of John Muir, there is a quote by Muir that makes me wince:
"I have a low opinion of books; they are but piles of stones set up to show coming travelers where other minds have been, or at best signal smokes to call attention. Cadmus and all the other inventors of letters receive a thousand-fold more credit that they deserve. No amount of word-making will ever make a single soul to know these mountains. As well seek to warm the naked and frost-bitten by lectures on caloric and pictures of flame. One day's exposure to mountains is better than cartloads of books. See how willingly Nature poses herself upon photographer's plates. No earthly chemicals are so sensitive as those of the human soul. All that is required is exposure, and purity of material. 'The pure in heart shall see God!'"
I could not disagree more, except for his last line of the quote. I live in the Colorado mountains southwest of Denver, and I wouldn't be here if I didn't love nature and the outdoors. I live in the montane ecosystem, where aspens and wildflowers thrive, just below the alpine and tundra ecosystems. Books have their place alongside nature. Without books, the vast wealth of history would be gone. It would be like cutting an umbilical cord to our past. We live in the present, always the now–the "wave" of existence where those being born enter the wave and the dying leave the wave behind–but the ocean and it's substance of souls remain, in a metaphorical sense. Muir himself wrote in journals and publications. Where would we be without his descriptions of natural landscapes that no longer exist due to the commercialization of land that has occurred since his time? Where would all of us bloggers be if we didn't share our experiences with words?
A great read on this same topic is outdoorsman (and curiously, a practicing psychic) Stewart Edward White's The Mountains (1904). The book is historical fiction based on his own journeys by horseback from the coast of California (where I was born) eastward into the high Sierras. Try riding horseback today by his path described in the book. How many California interstate highways and Walmart parking lots would he have to cross? The only way to take that path today is to read his book. John Muir has much to offer on the great outdoors, but I think he was a bit too harsh through his "utopian," and seemingly anti-umbilical-cord, comments that are expressed above.
As well, a third book on the subject is by a conservationist who was greatly influenced by Muir, became executive director of the Sierra Club in 1952 (which was founded by Muir) and founded many conservationist groups such as Friends of the Earth and the League of Conservation Voters. He also served for America in World War II. His autobiography, in the form of a collection of writings, is For Earth's Sake: The Life and Times of David Brower (1990).
Without oceans and mountains, redwoods and aspens AND books that link me to the connections I have with ancestors and inner-archetypes, I would be a very lonely, disconnected and dumbed-down soul, indeed. I would have virtually no ability to access the mistakes of the past in order not to repeat those same mistakes, such as the push towards socialism that many, who must not read history, support so blindly today. There are those in politics today, without mentioning names, who seek to cut off public access to our past, our history and our archetypes in order to deconstruct and rewrite the "proper" way to view our past. This is another great reason to read Fahrenheit 451–the spectre of government censorship. Beware! In the meantime, stay healthy and read, read, read.


text:
Born Yesterday
When I read the play "Born Yesterday," a comedy written by Garson Kanin, I was dying to watch the adapted classic film. The tale itself is so simple yet brilliant: a Pygmalion story. A man shapes a woman into his likeness and then falls in love with her. Add on a backdrop set in post-World War II in a hotel with a view of the White House, and the story becomes politically analytical. Kanin weaves his characters and elements together so flawlessly, in a manner that asks the audience to think about morality, social class, relations between the sexes, and intelligence subconsciously, while watching the plot unfold.
I finally had a chance to watch the film, and Judy Holliday and William Holden arrested my attention full-heartedly.Continue Reading


text:
Grains finished mixed with May corn up ¾ of a cent at $6.58, May soybeans up 7 ½ cents at $13.20, and May wheat down ¼ of a cent at $6.68.
The USDA announced a few export sales before the morning session opened. There was a private sale of 285,000 MTs of soybeans going to China (175,000 old and 110,000 new). They also announced the sale of 120,000 MTs of option origin corn to Mexico. Despite more cash sales the market opened up below where it was trading during the overnight close.
May corn once again is stalling out at that trendline resistance which started back in November (see chart). The market may have held some resistance from the strength in the Dollar and weakness in equities and precious metals.
Chart: May Corn
Tomorrow morning the Weekly Export Sales Report will be released at 7:30 am. Trade Estimates:
Corn 650,000 – 850,000 MTs
Wheat 500,000 – 700,000 MTs
Soybeans 400,000 – 800,000 MTs
Source: Reuter's Poll
Soybeans have had a large rally in February posting a gain of $1.14 ½ in the March contract! Most of this can be attributed to South American production fears and a comparatively oversold status to corn. March corn finished the month up 17 ½ cents while March wheat finished down 1 ¾ cents. The Spring Federal crop insurance prices will be set at $5.68 for corn and $12.55 for soybeans. Now that these prices are set we want to make sure we have adequate downside coverage between your crop insurance, cash sales, and futures/options positions. The month of March will be extremely important with the Supply and Demand report on the 9th, but more importantly the Planting Intentions report which is on the 30th.
November soybeans have gained quite a bit back on corn (relatively speaking). Even with this move we believe corn acres will still be in that high range near 94 million acres. We see soybeans gaining about a million acres bringing our estimate to 76 million. We expect the market to add back in up to 9 million acres in the US and 6 million acres in Canada that didn't get planted last year due to weather issues. Cotton and spring wheat prices are likely to get "outbid" on additional acres by corn and beans due to the price advantages in the market this year. The USDA is forecasting a 1.623 billion bushel carryout for corn and 209 million for soybeans. These estimates are AFTER increasing demand sharply from last year. We certainly think demand may increase, but it will be AFTER the prices drop. In our opinion we are trading at very good prices compared to where we could be next fall if we get a normal growing season. Corn getting back to $4.50 and beans under $10 isn't so hard to believe with the potential production of this year. Also, today's ethanol report again showed an increase in stocks and a decrease in production which isn't a great trend outlook from a demand perspective. We also have to remember that this is all at the same time that the specs are loaded up with net long positions.
For a free trial of the AMMO software and the EHedger research, please click on the signup link below.
Best Regards,
Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources. The market information contained in this message has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Market information may not be consistent with current or future market positions of EHedger LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees or agents.


text:
Hello! How's it going? Better than the Pistons' season so far, I hope.
This blog has been about as efficient as a Josh Smith three point attempt over the past year (I'm full of them today). There are two main reasons for this. First, Wins Produced numbers are easily accessible via Box Score Geeks, and one of my primary reasons for starting this blog was to get WP numbers out there for interested Pistons fans. There's less need for that now that Wins Produced has been automated and new data is available daily. Second, I'm doing a lot of game-by-game stuff over at Detroit Bad Boys, which usually includes a good bit of Wages of Wins inspired statistical analysis if not wins produced numbers directly.
That said, my plan is to write a handful of posts here each season that are specifically related to Wins Produced and its derivative metrics, in addition to to writing for DBB on a weekly basis. My goal is to identify trends and to speculate on some of the how? and why? questions that Wins Produced doesn't claim to or try to answer.
End Preface.
After 26 games, the Pistons are not where they thought they'd be, not where the numbers suggested they might be, and certainly not where fans hoped they'd be. In spite of this, given how terrible the Eastern Conference has been thus far (only Indiana and Miami have winning records), the Pistons find themselves tied for fourth place with the Boston Celtics in the Playoff hunt, meaning that yes, if the Playoffs started today, Boston and Detroit would battle it out in the first round of the Playoffs.
However, that's little solace for fans who enjoy good basketball, and a losing record hasn't been enough to dramatically improve attendance, and thus substantially increase revenue for new owner Tom Gores. Presumably, no one is all that happy so far.
So, what gives? First of all, the numbers (as always, provided by Box Score Geeks):
|Wins Produced per 48
|Wins Produced
|Andre Drummond
|Greg Monroe
|Kyle Singler
|Brandon Jennings
|Josh Smith
|Rodney Stuckey
|Josh Harrellson
|Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
|Tony Mitchell
|Charlie Villanueva
|Chauncey Billups
|Jonas Jerebko
|Will Bynum
|Peyton Siva
|Luigi Datome
The Good:
Andre Drummond is incredible. If you have thirty free minutes, go search YouTube for Andre Drummond highlights, and prepare to be amazed. Not a game goes by without opportunity to to be amazed. Fortunately, his highlights aren't just empty hype. Andre Drummond is fourth in the NBA in total Wins Produced, trailing Chris Paul, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant.
As to the why of those numbers, it's relatively simple: Andre takes and makes a lot of very high percentage shots – which include a developing back to the basket hook shot, as well as more alley oops than I can count – and is a black hole when it comes to rebounds. He's also one of the best big men I've ever seen in terms of playing the passing lane and forcing turnovers. Andre Drummond converts nearly 62% of his shots, snags almost 28% of all available defensive rebounds when on the floor, and just over 16% of all available offensive rebounds.
As to the how, it's also relatively simple: Andre Drummond is one of the most athletically gifted human beings on the planet. His game is raw and unpolished. He's shooting under 40% from the free throw line. He frequently misses rotations on defense. But none of that matters, because his natural talents and instincts more than make up for all of that. Simply, he's an incredible talent.
The next most productive Piston is surprisingly Kyle Singler. Arguably, Kyle should be starting over Josh Smith at small forward. Kyle's productivity is being driven by an incredible true shooting percentage; at just over 60%, Kyle actually leads the Pistons, which is all the more remarkable given Dre's 62% shooting from the field. Other than making his shots, Kyle isn't doing anything remarkably well, but that shooting is enough for the moment.
Greg Monroe's numbers in the table above may seems surprisingly low, and frankly, I'm a little surprised by them. Note, however, that Box Score Geeks classifies him as a Center, but in reality, he's playing much more Power Forward, where his numbers compare more favorably (and more accurately): .141 WP48, 2.5 Wins Produced.
Last season, Greg Monroe struggled early in the year adjusting to his new role as the Pistons' go-to scorer. This year, his role has changed again. Most nights, he's the fourth option, behind Brandon Jennings, Josh Smith, and Rodney Stuckey. It's hard to believe, but Greg Monroe is averaging fewer shots per game than any other season as a pro, except his rookie year.
For reasons I cannot understand or explain, the Pistons seem committed to making Greg Monroe a complementary player volume scorers who are significantly less effective than he is. Joe Dumars at his finest.
Josh Harrellson is also playing well in limited minutes, but his role is increasing as the season progresses.
Charlie Villanueva has only played 61 minutes, and that is fantastic.
The Bad:
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is not putting up good numbers, and it has everything to do with shooting and shot selection. It's clear that he hasn't yet developed NBA range or consistency, and it's clear that he hasn't figured out what's a good shot and a bad shot commensurate to his role. He's improving as the season progresses, and there's a lot of reasons to be excited about his long-term future – including his fantastic on-the-ball defense – but he's not there yet.
Rodney Stuckey is getting a lot of praise in his role off the bench. Early, it was warranted. However, as has always been the case with Stuckey, his production is quickly regressing to the mean. Stuckey has been consistently inconsistent throughout his career, and that hasn't changed this season.
Brandon Jennings is torture to watch if you enjoy teamwork, good shot selection, and ball handling. He's a definite upgrade over Brandon Knight, but an apt comparison is that he's simply an improved version of Brandon Knight. He calls his own number far too often, he dribbles out the shot clock and forces his offense into bad shots as a result, and is one of the worst on-the-ball defenders I've seen at PG. Jose Calderon, we hardly knew you.
The Ugly:
Josh Smith has been an offensive disaster for the Pistons. It only takes watching on broadcast on Fox Sports Detroit to see how hard the franchise is trying to sell its fanbase on Josh Smith. Commercial after highlight reel after interview dominates the airwaves during game breaks. He is the highest paid player in franchise history, so it makes sense in that regard.
In terms of production, however, Josh Smith is almost exactly the same player for the Pistons as he was in Atlanta last season. If you have a weak stomach and an appreciation for basketball, I would not encourage you to click through to his shot chart. It is a disgrace to basketball.
The table above presents Josh Smith as a Small Forwards, which he is, some of the time. Compared to other Small Forwards, he's below average. Compared to Power Forwards, however, where Smith does spend a large chunk of his playing time, he's producing negative wins.
Yes, the richest Piston on franchise history is actively taking wins off the board.
When it comes to things not related to shooting and scoring, Josh Smith is pretty good. He's a good rebounder. He's a good passer. He blocks shots and gets steals. He's not great at any of those things, but he's good at all of them, and in that sense, he's a very well rounded player.
Unfortunately, all of that is rendered irrelevant by Josh Smith's terrible shot selection, atrocious shooting, and propensity to shoot the ball constantly in spite of being terrible at it.
Here, the analysis doesn't need to go deeper. Josh Smith is a terrible offensive player who chooses to be terrible at offense as often as the opportunity presents itself.
Jonas Jerebko is mostly out of the rotation thanks to the Josh Smith acquisition. Naturally, Jonas Jerebko has been more productive over the course of his career, so it makes sense the Pistons would bury him on the bench to make room for a toxic player like Josh Smith.
As someone who enjoys good basketball and as a fan of Jonas Jerebko's style of play, I sincerely feel badly for Jonas. He's not and never will be a great player, but he's a useful player in the right role, and ironically, the Pistons could really use a player like him to play the role he's best at.
Luigi Datome was a great player in Italy. He's been a terrible NBA player so far. Limited minutes likely have a lot to do with this, but it's hard to see him getting an increased role given the way Maurice Cheeks has handled the rotation thus far.
Will Bynum continues to be terrible. He's a bad shooter, turnover prone and ball hoggy. He really has no business in the rotation.
Summing Up:
The Pistons are 12-14, and they've earned it. At the franchise level, they have committed significant money and roles to players – Brandon Jennings and Josh Smith – who can't carry a team to anything better without overhauling their entire approach to the game.
As a fanalyst, this is made all the more infuriating by the fact that these decisions have been made at the expense of players who could make the team better, and at a significantly better price. Players like Jonas Jerebko, Josh Harrellson, and Kyle Singler aren't glamorous, but they're all the type of hard-working, blue-collar players that would be expected to thrive in Detroit – a city whose basketball franchise prides itself in its underdog reputation.
From the long-term perspective, this season has the potential to be much more damaging. Greg Monroe is the best offensive player in the Pistons' employ. During his first two seasons, it was obvious to everyone but the Pistons' coaching staff that he deserved to be the first option on merit. Last season, he settled into that role nicely in the second half of the season, and particularly well with Andre Drummond and a pass-first facilitator like Jose Calderon.
Unfortunately, the franchise appears to have given up on what appeared to be that sure bet, and has done so to its detriment. Instead of betting big on big-time players like Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe, Joe Dumars opted for more of the same in Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings – who fit the mold of Allen Iverson, Ben Gordon, and Charlie Villanueva all to snugly.
At 12 wins and 14 losses, the Pistons are better than last season, yes, but they are worse than they could be and are in danger of betting the franchise's future – which is tied directly to Greg Monroe's willingness to remain a Piston in free agency – on today's mediocrity.
Fortunately, there is still a lot of NBA season left to turn this around, and the fixes aren't that difficult, at least in theory. Here's hoping against hope they happen.


text:
It's anybody's ballroom – but don't expect (Metta) World Peace to break out.
The Lakers star formerly known until last week as Ron Artest kicked off Monday's Season 13 premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" by scoring the lowest of all 12 contenders, 14 points out of 30.
Head judge Len Goodman called the NBA star's footwork during his cha cha performance "atrocious," though judge Carrie Ann Inaba praised his "fun factor."
U.S. & World
News from around the country and around the globe
If Artest stumbled out of the gate, all the judges agreed the Viennese waltzes by singer Chynna Phillips and wounded Iraq veteran-turned actor J.R. Martinez were the real deal. Both scored 22 points apiece to earn the highest scores of the night.
"It wasn't the best first dance I've ever seen, but I'll tell you what, it was close," Goodman told Phillips.
He later told Martinez that his initials must stand for "just right."
The judges were similarly smitten with actor David Arquette, author/activist Chaz Bono and Carson Kressley, of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" fame – though you wouldn't know it by their middle-of-the-pack scores.
Bono, who has generated headlines for being the show's first transgender contestant, conceded Monday feeling pressure to succeed from all the media attention.
"I really want to not suck," Bono said in rehearsal.
"I think people have been waiting all night to see you," Inaba said after his cha cha cha. "And you do not disappoint." She gave him a 6 out of 10.
Judge Bruno Tonioli agreed that Cher's son had a "joyous" debut.
At the bottom of the pack going into Tuesday's elimination were Rob Kardashian, talk show host Nancy Grace and Elisabetta Canalis, the Italian model and TV presenter famous stateside for being George Clooney's former squeeze.
Canalis started her cha cha by jumping out of a bed, a move that Goodman said was "not my cup of tea."
"I liked the bed. You were good in bed," countered Tonioli.
Grace, the courtroom prosecutor turned tough-as-nails pundit, scored a 16 out of 30 for her cha cha cha.
She also was told -- probably for the first time since hitting the small screen -- that she was "so cute."
"You've got spunk and you've got sass," Inaba added.
Other performers on Monday's premiere were U.S. soccer star Hope Solo, former talk show host Ricki Lake and ex-"Hills" starlet Kristin Cavallari. They each scored the judges' accolades.
Here's where everyone stands on the leaderboard:
Chynna Phillips: 22
J.R. Martinez: 22
Hope Solo: 21
Ricki Lake: 20
Kristin Cavallari: 19
David Arquette: 18
Chaz Bono: 17
Carson Kressley: 17
Rob Kardashian: 16
Nancy Grace: 16
Elisabetta Canalis: 15
Ron Artest: 14


text:
You are here:
27 Shares14 Views
10 Shares
34 Shares
Nombre de usuario o dirección de correo
Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password.
To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website.
Public collection title
Private collection title
Here you'll find all collections you've created before.


text:
a viper in (one's) bosom(redirected from a viper in their bosoms)
a viper in (one's) bosom
A friend, lover, or relation who proves to be traitorous, untrustworthy, deceitful, or ungrateful. (Used especially in the phrase "nourish/nurse/nurture a viper in one's bosom.") Well, it turns out that Margaret was quite a viper in my bosom. I put my neck on the line to get her a job in our company, and then she turns around and tries to steal my position!
viper in one's bosom
Also, snake in one's bosom. An ungrateful or treacherous friend, as in I got him dozens of freelance jobs, and then he told everyone I was a lousy musician-nothing like nourishing a viper in one's bosom . This metaphoric expression, often put as nourish a viper (or snake) in one's bosom, comes from Aesop's fable about a farmer who shelters a snake dying from the cold, which then fatally bites him after it recovers. It was referred to by Chaucer and Shakespeare, and appeared in numerous proverb collections.
a viper in your bosoma person you have helped but who behaves treacherously towards you.
The phrase comes from one of Aesop's fables, in which a viper reared in a person's bosom eventually bites its nurturer. The idea is also found in Latin (in sinu viperam habere ) and the expression appears in various forms in English from the late 16th century.


text:
Along with the amendments to form 1.996(a), rule 1.110(b) was amended to require verification of mortgage foreclosure complaints involving residential real property. One of the primary purposes of this amendment was to ensure that plaintiffs and plaintiffs' counsel do their "due diligence" and appropriately investigate and verify ownership of the note or right to enforce the note and ensure that the allegations in the complaint are accurate.
In light of recent reports of alleged document fraud and forgery in mortgage foreclosure cases, this new requirement is particularly important. The Court also adopted new form 1.924 (Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry) to standardize affidavits of diligent search and inquiry and provide information to the court regarding the methods used to attempt to locate and serve the defendant and new form 1.996(b) (Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale) to provide the court with an explanation of why a foreclosure sale needs to be cancelled and request that the court reschedule the sale.
[ipaper docId=45021760 access_key=key-1a5vsi8s4lxjhgo3tioz height=600 width=600 /]© 2010-19 FORECLOSURE FRAUD | by DinSFLA. All rights reserved.


text:
100% ring spun organic cotton Smooth and natural fabric. Our T-shirts are soft and pleasurable to wear at all times Fits true to size (true sizes). Regular fit Professional and high quality print using Direct-To-Garment technology. No cheap plastic vinyls used Please check our size chart to select your best fit. We suggest ordering your regular size. Dispatched within 24 hours after purchase. Perfect gift for your friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, relative, birthday, christmas, valentines day, anniversary, best friend, bff, bae, t-shirt, tshirt, t shirt, tee. Music, Novelty, Quotes, Animals, Funny, Inspirational designs.
Book Lover Reader Nerd Workout Turning Pages Exercise Gym T Shirt
Class Of 2020 Shirt Green Graduation Toilet Paper Outta Tp T Shirt


text:
Eggs from the two Iowa farms at the heart of a salmonella scare could still make it into your shopping basket — but not in the way you'd think.
The producers responsible for a recall of some 550 million potentially tainted eggs have found another outlet for the inventory that just keeps coming: They'll turn them into liquid eggs used in everything from cookies and cakes to egg substitutes and pet food.
Patricia El-Hinnawy, a spokeswoman for the federal Food and Drug Administration, confirmed Wednesday that Wright County Eggs and Hillandale Farms will send recalled eggs and ongoing inventories of eggs to so-called "breaking plants" to be processed and sold.
U.S. & World
The day's top national and international news.
FDA and Animal science experts say the eggs will be pasteurized, a process that indisputably kills the salmonella bacteria responsible for infections that have sickened at least 1,300 people.
And officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture say that lots of the eggs suspected in the outbreak will be segregated from other eggs and subjected to a new, second inspection to ensure that no salmonella remains.
Still, experts concede that the move to send previously tainted eggs into the market might not sit well with a public worried about food poisoning.
"There's a possibility that consumers could overreact and consider them not safe when they really are," said Patricia Y. Hester, a professor of animal sciences at Purdue University. "There could be a public perception problem. There usually is."


text:
User Name
Remember Me
This school continues to be good . . . convincing evidence seen of strong teaching and learning in mathematics.
Staff are proud to work in this school . . . Governors are also very committed to the development and the values of this happy school.
Go Top


text:
Saturday, July 3, 2010
So if the walker is there, where's the patient?
6 comments:
I've been wondering, too. In the street where my old work place was, a walker was often chained to the wall similarily to the picture you posted. I can only guess the user also succeeded in using a cane (i.e. for stairs) and/or didn't have a lift in the house.
- July 3, 2010 at 5:36 AM
Saw the same thing last week. Except it was an electric wheelchair in front of a bar.
- July 3, 2010 at 8:11 AM
- The Mother said...
At least he WALKED.
- July 3, 2010 at 11:48 AM
- Frantic Pharmacist said...
I don't blame him for locking it up. That is one sweet ride!
- July 3, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- Nashoba J said...
I have a stockpile of canes in my office left behind by clients told they were ineligible (our clients have to provide documentation of a disability before we provide services). Maybe that's what happened?
Or a miracle. You never know.
- July 3, 2010 at 2:08 PM
- Kat's Kats said...
::raises hand:: I have some ideas given that I've used cane, rollator(walker w/seat), and wheelchair/scooter all within the past year.
1. It can be easier to use a store's scooter than one's own rollator/scooter.
2. It can be easier to lean on the store's cart, since you're going to put things in it rather than use a rollator/walker and/or wheelchair/scooter.
It doesn't matter if you have a basket on said device. Trust me.
3. There are some places you just can not get to unless you can use a cane. It doesn't matter how handicapped accessible it may say it is, you'll still be:
a. unable to get there
b. taking pain meds or in agony later
Which someone does & when varies depending on their level of health and capability that day. Why do they chain them up?? Check out the prices!! Now try getting insurance to pay for them... if you don't have insurance or you need a replacement.
- July 4, 2010 at 8:31 AM


text:
"Shock and Awe" Permeates the July Shore Fine Arts Scene
By April W. Klimley, Art Critic
The July 4th weekend is a great time for gallery hopping. Many new exhibitions opened their doors last weekend, and I'm going to give you a run down on some of the most interesting—and provocative. The wide variety of artwork may surprise you, and some of it may even shock you.
A good place to start is at AJ Dillon gallery in Atlantic Highlands. The gallery has an exhibition that has been running all month called "Stars and Stripes Forever." It ends on July 4th, but is well worth squeezing into your schedule.
Gallery owner Frank Leahy asked local artists to come up with their own interpretation of the American flag, or what they think of when they ponder the American flag. One interpretation that grabbed my attention was a large America flag hung sideways with Jimi Hendrix face painted on it. It's called Don't Tread on Red by Jana Moriarty. You'll find it hanging in a place of distinction—a pillar-like wall to the right as you walk in the gallery.admin | Filed under: April W. Klimley, Art, Opinion | Tags: AJ Dillon Gallery, April Klimley, April W. Klimley, April's Art Column, Art, ArtSea Gallery, Atlantic Highlands, Brookdale Community College, Dan Jacobson, Elle, Gotham Lounge, Hunter McKee, Jana Moriarty, Joel Levinson, Lambs and Wolves salon, Lincroft, Lizzi Schippert, Michael Shepherd, Mil Korbrinski, Red Bank, Sea Bright, triCityNews, William Higgins | Comments Off on "Shock and Awe" Permeates the July Shore Fine Arts Scene


text:
Photo: Getty Images
Barbara Walters is set to retire next year at the age of 84, according to reports.
The newswoman will reportedly step away from the spotlight after over 50 years on TV in May 2014.
Industry website Deadline.com reports Walters will announce the news this upcoming May.
The news comes a little over two months after Walters was hospitalized following a fall while in Washington, D.C. to cover President Barack Obama's inauguration in January.
She was then diagnosed with chicken pox, but battled back to health and returned to her seat on popular "The View" earlier this month.


text:
Norm Newhouse will speak to Lincoln Woman's Club Wednesday
Send a link to a friend
[January 15, 2013]
Norm Newhouse, representing Together
for Lincoln, will speak to Lincoln Woman's Club members during a tea
at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the club building, 230 N. McLean St. In
addition the membership will participate in a book exchange.
Members are asked to bring a listing of
volunteer hours and donations made during the past year. Committee
reports are also due at this meeting, and members are asked to bring
items to be donated to Sojourn.
[Text from file received from
Diane Osborn]
< Top Stories index
Back to top
News |
Sports | Business |
Rural Review |
Teaching and Learning
Home and Family |
| Obituaries
Community |
Law and Courts |
Leisure Time
Spiritual Life |
Health and Fitness |
Teen Scene
Letters to the Editor


text:
Site Update: Serving Up More of What You Like
As Serious Eats continues to evolve, we try to reflect not just our ideas for the site, but what your use of the site shows us you care about. So we're excited to show off a few of the latest changes we've made.
You love our city-based content, so we've made it super-easy to navigate to your favorite cities right at the top of every page. This isn't a full launch of each of these cities (while it's now easy to see our posts about Philadelphia or San Francisco, we won't have as much coverage as our already launched cities, New York and Chicago), it's a first step on the road to your favorite town. In the coming months, we'll be beefing up our coverage and making it even easier to find and discover the best bites near you.
Lots and lots of you are viewing the site on tablets and mobile devices, so we've built in a simple set of tappable tiles at the top of story, which you can swipe or click through to literally put more of the site at your fingertips.
And last but not least, We've cleaned up the navigation at the top of each page. There's a lot less clutter in our new site navigation, and it's even simpler to click to exactly where you want to be.
We hope you like these changes, let us know what you think in the comments.
All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.


text:
Defaulting to calling one's mother when faced with particularly disquieting experiences is a universal trait that transcends language. Though maybe, while driving the 620 hp Ferrari 599 GTB — accelerating from zero to 196mph on a public street — it automatically translates into Italian. Whoa, momma.
[via Carscoop]
Ferrari 599 GTB Commercial Video Est Arrive! [internal]


text:
Hello, this is Robert Sheaffer. I'm an author, a free-lance writer, and skeptical investigator of all manner of bogus claims. In real life, I have been working as a data communications engineer in the Silicon Valley, although I'm now living near San Diego. I have been a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI - formerly CSICOP ) - since 1977. I have been a regular contributor and columnist for their magazine, The Skeptical Inquirer, since its second issue of publication (Spring/Summer, 1977). I have also been a member of Mensa for over twenty years.
I'm an equal-opportunity debunker, refuting whatever nonsense, in my judgment, stands in the greatest need of refuting, no matter from what source it may come, no matter how privileged, esteemed, or sacrosanct. Sacred cows, after all, make the best hamburger. As H. L. Mencken wrote in Prejudices (Fourth Series),
The liberation of the human mind has never been furthered by such learned dunderheads [priests and pedants]; it has been furthered by gay fellows who heaved dead cats into sanctuaries and then went roistering down the highways of the world, proving to all men that doubt, after all, was safe -- that the god in the sanctuary was finite in his power, and hence a fraud. One horse-laugh is worth ten thousand syllogisms. It is not only more effective; it is also vastly more intelligent."
My Books, which can be ordered directly from using links from this site, plus other published writings.
Skeptical Information on UFOs - One of my areas of specialization.
Exposing Feminist Ms-Information.
Refuting Creationism, Revisionism, and other Right-Wing Falsehoods, Distortions, and Superstitions.
Conspiracies! - find out how they have secretly been plotting against you! (Of course, "they" can be any group you don't like).
Miscellaneous Skeptical Resources
Astronomy and Visual Observations of Earth Satellites.
What is this?
|Journey around
the Skeptic Ring
[Next Site]
[Prev Site]
[List Next 5]
[List All Sites]
Entire contents Copyright © 1996-2020 by Robert Sheaffer
Visit Robert's Home Page.
Robert's Page of Singing and Opera.
Robert has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows (most recently on "UFO Hot Spots" on the History Channel), and is available to lecture on the above subjects to your college or other organization.
If you have any comments or suggestions, please send me email
Visitors since Feb. 10, 2005:


text:
(v. 157) 12. Sacrifice cattle, little and big: after a child.
(v. 158) 13. But not now.
(v. 159) 14. Ye shall see that hour, o blessèd Beast, and thou the Scarlet Concubine of his desire!
(v. 160) 15. Ye shall be sad thereof.
Moderator: Moderators - Public
Return to Meditation of the Day Archive
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


text:
Peter Van Zandt Lane, at MacDowell Colony, composing ballet
Peter Van Zandt Lane, who received his PhD in music composition and theory from Brandeis this spring, is composing a ballet for Juventas New Music Ensemble in collaboration with choreographer Kate Ladenheim and her dance company, The People Movers.
He is working on the composition during a fellowship at the MacDowell Colony in New Hampshire. He was previously in residence at the Yaddo artist retreat this spring.
Van Zandt Lane received a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami before coming to Brandeis for his master's and doctorate. He received the 2013 Sandy Prize for Music at commencement. Van Zandt Lane lectures in music theory at Wellesley College and in electronic music at Brandeis.
He will preview music from the ballet, tentatively titled "Hackpolitik," at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture in Peterborough, New Hampshire, on June 7. International media headlines about "hacktivists" inspired the work.
Categories: Arts


text:
The Vincent is a 4-door car available in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and is manufactred by Maibatsu in Grand Theft Auto IV and its epidodes.
GTA San Andreas
The Vincent in GTA San Andreas resembles a BMW E34 5-Series (similar to the Sentinel), albeit with a "boxier" profile, smaller body and a wide grille.
GTA IVFor GTA IV, Vincent largely resembles a 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant, with the nose being a prominent resemblance, while the rear of the car may be influenced by the BMW 8 Series. This rendition of the Vincent is somewhat reminiscent of the GTA San Andreas Sentinel, particularly the areas surrounding the headlamps/corner lamps.
There are two variants of the Vincent in GTA IV: the standard model, and the LX2007 version, a sportier version that features a hood scoop, small spoiler and side skirts. There is no performance difference between the two models, the changes being purely cosmetic. The Vincent in GTA IV is manufactured by the Maibatsu Corporation.
GTA San Andreas
Acceleration and speed are acceptable, but unimpressive. The throaty engine sounds like a V6 and delivers sufficient torque, but this is unfortunately wasted on the front-wheel drivetrain. Handling could do better, and the car suffers from slight understeer, but the brakes are very good. The overall performance of the car is inferior to that of the Sentinel, which is also based on another BMW model. However, the Vincent is relatively well-constructed, enabling it to withstand a fair amount of damage.
Acceleration and top speed 170 mph (275 km/h) are acceptable but unimpressive, in line with the "everyday sedan" design of the Vincent. Gone is the FWD layout, in favor of a 40% Rear, 60% Front 4WD layout, coupled to a much more effective 5-speed gearbox. While the Vincent is handsome and has the potential to be quick, its usefulness is severely undermined by its poor brakes—stopping distances from top speed are roughly 1-1.5 city blocks, putting the Vincent's brakes among the least powerful in the game. Although it is equipped with Maibatsu's unique "sort-of-anti-lock" braking system, there is simply too much front wheel lockup, which, combined with the heaviness of the chassis, causes enormous understeer. Handling, however, has been upgraded in this rendition of the Vincent, feeling firm and gripping the road. Body roll is minimal, and, thanks to its 4WD drivetrain, the Vincent feels much more confident in the turns at conventional speeds (at high speeds it feels wayward and will almost always fishtail) and can powerslide well. Crash deformation is acceptable, and build quality seems to be on-par with the median of the class; in all, the Vincent is a good car for cruising at low speed, or for thrilling, dangerous driving at top speed, making it a perfect addition to a parking space. It is one of the most well rounded vehicles in the game, but not the best.
Modifications (GTA San Andreas)
- The car can only be modified in a TransFender garage.
|Car Color 1 (64 different colors)
|$ 150
|Champ Scoop
|$ 100
|Oval Hood Vent
|$ 150
|Square Hood Vent
|$ 100
|Large Exhaust
|$ 250
|Twin Exhaust
|$ 300
|Upswept Exhaust
|$ 400
|Square Fog Lamp
|$ 50
|2x Nitrous
|$ 200
|5x Nitrous
|$ 500
|10x Nitrous
|$ 1000
|Roof Scoop
|$ 80
|$ 550
|$ 350
|Side skirts
|Side Skirt
|$ 500
|$ 820
|$ 770
|$ 1000
|$ 620
|$ 1140
|Off Road Wheel
|$ 1000
|$ 1030
|$ 1230
|$ 1200
|$ 1560
|Car Stereo
|Bass Boost
|$ 100
|$ 1500
- In GTA San Andreas, when you had loans to the casino, the Mafia will sent some of its members to kill you. This Vincent has a unique dark grayish-blue color and the color can't be found anywhere else.
- A black Vincent is always available for you in the beginning of the mission Home Coming. You may park this car in any safehouse garage, and continue the mission in another car.
- Although there are no gang variants, with the exception of the one stated above as it is presumably owned by the McReary Mob, there is one more rare variant. It is a black Vincent with increased acceleration due to the addition of a turbocharger. (evidenced by the hiss similar to that of the Sultan RS when shifting) It can be found driving around Broker. One that is more common is the base model Vincent with gold rims (with the outer rim the default chrome, like all wheel variants) and there is the much rarer Vincent LX2007 in a dark candy red with black rims. It is unknown if this is a bug, glich or an actual variant. It is so far only found on the Xbox 360 version and only found after the She's a Keeper where you get the unique green Vincent used by the McReary Mob.
UPDATE:You can respray it via Pay n' Spray on the Xbox 360 and the PS3. Unconfirmed for PC.
- The Vincent plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
- GTA San Andreas: Playback FM.
- GTA IV: The Vibe 98.8.
- Episodes from Liberty City: Vice City FM or K109 The Studio.
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Loan Sharks drive to you in this vehicle if you owe money to the casinos.
- The Vincent in GTA San Andreas is possibly a sedan variation of the Club.
- In GTA IV, the Vincent has the same interior as the Imponte DF8-90 as the seats have "DF8-90" embroidered on them. The Feroci has the same interior, but the Vincent's interior is colored cyan lighting instead.
- The Vincent in GTA IV can be sold to Stevie for $2,000, upon completion of his 30 Car Theft Requests.
- In GTA Chinatown Wars, a billboard advertisement for the Vincent can be found at the Auto Merchant in BOABO, although the car does not actually appear in-game.
- In Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix, another Rockstar game, there are wrecks that resemble the GTA San Andreas rendition of the Vincent, but are more boxy. They are colored blue and are mainly found in Detroit.
- In Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, the Vincent has a unique dark green color. However, in Ladies Half Price, the Vincent is black, but is still seen with black rims.
GTA San Andreas
- In GTA San Andreas, the Vincent is usually found in San Fierro, mostly around the business centers and it may also be found at the Burger Shot that OG Loc works at.
- Frequently found in Los Santos and Las Venturas.
- Parked in the front of the Supa Save (randomly).
GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City
- In GTA IV, the Vincent can be found in Bohan and more frequently in Northwood.
- Spawns in multiplayer in GTA IV.


text:
Ravens Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata returned to practice after missing the past few days of practice to attend to a family issue. He wasn't at practice Sunday and Monday, excused for personal reasons.
Meanwhile, defensive end Arthur Jones missed practice for the third day in a row for undisclosed reasons.
No injury has been reported for Jones, who played in the Ravens' 34-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium.
Defensive end-rush linebacker Pernell McPhee still isn't practicing as he continues to deal with soreness in his knees. He has had the issue since the Ravens' practice at Stevenson University on Aug. 18.
Other players not practicing Tuesday are: tight end Dennis Pitta (hip surgery), center Ryan Jensen (foot surgery), wide receiver Deonte Thompson (sprained left foot), weak-side linebacker Jameel McClain (spinal cord contusion, reserve physically unable to perform list) and defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore (right anterior cruciate ligament, reserve non-football injury list).
Thompson got hurt in the preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
Thompson is likely sidelined for the preseason finale, but could be healthy for the season opener as his condition has been improving lately, according to a league source.
Former Ravens Pro Bowl kicker Matt Stover is attending practice today, and Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps and his girlfriend, Golf Channel reporter Win McMurry, are at team headquarters.
Latest Ravens


text:
Sage 200 Online cloud ERP launched on Microsoft Azure
1 July 2013 | 0
Sage has made its first move into the cloud, launching an online version of its Sage 200 enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite on Microsoft's Azure platform.
The ERP software, named Sage 200 Online, is aimed at the small to mid-sized business with up 200 employees, and will give customers access to the same financial management features as the Sage 200. Users will also be able to add additional modules to the suite as part of a pay-for-use model.
Sage 200 Online will be available through a monthly subscription payment, but users will also continue to be able to purchase as a desktop license should they wish. The company promised that existing Sage 200 users will not be forced onto the cloud model, with continuing support for the desktop software, and both versions will use the same code.
Sage CIO and CTO Stuart Lynn said that the release of Sage 200 online shows that the software vendor is willing to embrace the cloud, but does not intend to turn its back on customers which are not swayed by software as a service.
"Our strategy is to embrace the online world, but we also don't want to turn our back on on-premise, as the majority of online software revenues are still coming from these deployments," Lynn said at a launch event.
"Having both on-premise and online is a USP for us-not many of our competitors have both and are able to satisfy customers' needs.
"It is not 'cloud or nothing', it is cloud and on-premise."
The software will sit on Microsoft's Azure platform, and hosted in multitenant data centres in Dublin and Amsterdam. Sage will then run its own services on top of the platform as a service (Paas) provided by Microsoft.
Part of the reason for the decision to use the Azure platform, as opposed to Amazon Web Services, which runs Sage One, is due to the ERP platform being developed using the .NET framework, making integration with Microsoft easier.
According to one Sage customer, Northern Irish firm Electraction, which had been trialling the software in beta, the cloud solution has given staff more flexibility and saved money on upgrading internal hardware systems as the company looked to move on from Sage Line 100.
"We are quite a small company, so I could be in the office doing accounts one day, and the next day doing sales," said Electraction General Manager, Donna Rae. "It means that I have all my up to date data with me wherever I go as long as I have an internet connection.
"Also you don't have the initial outlay of buying a server and upgrading everything. That has saved quite a lot of money, as we had been putting off an upgrade to Sage 200 because of hardware costs."
Sage has previously indicated its intention to drive business growth by investing in mobile and cloud services, as the firm also moves to reduce complexity in its range of products.
IDG News Service
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
The last time Maccabi Canada sent a judo team to the Maccabiah Games, it consisted of only two fighters.
Countries like Israel, the United States, Argentina and Russia sent dozens.
Now, one of those two Canadian judokas has been put in charge of Maccabi Canada's judo entry for the 2013 Games, and he's aiming to grow the team.
Erez Cohen, who hails originally from Bnei Brak, Israel, believes there are enough good Canadian athletes to round out a competitive team.
One of them, expected to be a medal contender, is Roman Abramowicz, a 24-year-old immigrant from Kirgistan, who is not to be confused with the Russian billionaire of the same name.
A handful of others may be persuaded to try out for the team, enough to compete in each weight category, or about 10 in all, Cohen said.
Most, like he and Abramowicz, were either born abroad or are the children of immigrants. "It's hard to find a Canadian born to Canadian parents who will do judo," he said.
Still, he believes, "there are enough Jewish athletes in Canada. We can build a team."
Cohen's assignment at first blush is a lot more challenging that that faced by judo GMs in other countries. In some countries, like the United States, Russia, Argentina and Israel, judo is a very popular sport. Top judokas there are treated with the same kind of reverence we'd associate with hockey stars here.
One of Israel's top athletes, and perhaps its most popular, is Ariel Zeevi, who recently won the European championship in the 100-kilogram class. He's won the title five times since 2000, to go along with his 2004 Olympic bronze medal. Hundreds if not thousands of Israelis flock to European venues to see him compete, Cohen said.
Ironically, both he and Zeevi hail from the same small community of Bnei Brak, known more for its haredi demography than for athletic excellence. They also trained at the same club. "We're kind of the black sheep of the city," Cohen quipped.
Cohen competed for Israel in international events and twice represented the country at the Maccabiah Games before moving to Canada.
Cohen takes over the reins of the judo team from longstanding team captain Mark Berger. Berger, originally from Russia, is an Olympic bronze medallist, competed for Canada at Maccabiah Games and was the team's flag-bearer on one occasion.
Cohen expects to get the word out about next summer's Maccabiah at future competitions and through word-of-mouth with judo coaches around the country.
He's already been approached by non-Jewish coaches suggesting potential Maccabiah competitors.
"It's a small community," he said. "Judokas hang out at all the tournaments. Jewish people just find each other."
The Ontario Open is set for May 19 and 20 in west Toronto, and Cohen will be on hand to scout potential athletes and make his pitch.
For anybody willing to listen, he'll tell them the Maccabiah Games "is going to be one of the best experiences they'll ever have in their lives. I will tell them, it's one of the highlights of any event I have ever been in." It brings together people from around the world "who share a love of Israel and sports. It's something you can't describe."
For more information, Cohen can be reached at 416-780-0078.


text:
Adele Flips The Bird At The Brit Awards For Being Cut Off During Her Speech!
Adele cut off during her acceptance speech Brit Awards 2012
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Complete Story
RSA Award Nominations Reminders
The Rhetoric Society of America gives a Book Award and a Dissertation Award for the best work in rhetorical study in a given year.
Nominations are reviewed by the Awards Committee of the RSA Board, which recommends winners to the Board for final approval.
Please click the name of the award for details on the 2014 submission process:
Book Award
Dissertation Award
Nominations are also being accepted for:
George E. Yoos Distinguished Service Award
RSA Fellows
Questions? Please contact the Awards Committee Chair:
Professor Lester C. Olson
Department of Communication
1117 Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260


text:
WISA Solutions is a Northern Virginia-based residential construction firm working to serve the Arlington, VA area. With over 25 years of experience, WISA Solutions has become a trusted name in the area for projects such as:
We also fulfil our clients' desire for exterior home improvements. Our successful projects include:
If you're looking for the right construction firm to entrust your home improvement project to, look no further than WISA Solutions. Reach out to get in touch with us today for a consultation. Let's discuss how WISA Solutions can make your home improvement project a reality.
"WISA's work on our kitchen remodel and basement upgrade exceeded all expectations. They made significant concessions to come to an agreed upon price, there were no hidden fees, started when we needed them, completed prior to expected completion date and their quality of workmanship and materials were second to none.…"
"This is the second project WISA has completed for me, and once again, they did an absolutely fabulous job. Daoud and Waris were fabulous with their estimate and communications, and Eduardo (the carpenter) made sure everything was perfect. I love my new counter and will call them again for the…"
"WISA stands behind their work, which is high-quality. Waris and Daoud are very communicative and were very helpful in getting work done on time. Some of their rates were a bit higher than other competitors, but for the quality of service and work, it's worth it!"
"WISA Solutions is a top notch contractor. We reached out to numerous contractors for our kitchen, foyer and half bath renovation. WISA was by far the most responsive, detailed and affordable of the three quotes that we received. Working with Waris and Daoud was a breeze. This was our first…"
"Great Job! Excellent work at a fair price. WISA remodeled our two upstairs bathrooms. We received 3 quotes for this job. WISA was a bit lower than the others, but not by a huge amount. What impressed us was their presentation. We had a chance to visit to a similar…"
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm | Sat: By Appointment
WISA offers the best value in exterior and interior remodeling in Northern Virginia, thanks to our efficient design/build approach and competitive prices. With a Class A building license, we are able to execute any type of remodel, from to-the-studs renovations to wall removal or bump-outs. Our design and remodel teams take care to involve you every step of the way to ensure that the final product is a home you will love for years to come.
Call us at 703-337-4344, visit our showroom, or contact us online to schedule a consultation for your home remodel in Northern Virginia! We service all of Fairfax County and the surrounding areas, including Falls Church, Lorton, Fairfax, Alexandria, Annandale, and Arlington!


text:
Next month, the second annual Bestia Festival in Mexico City, Mexico, has invited NEUROSIS to take part in their five-day gala, set to run from November 19th to the 23rd, with performances from The Ex, Monogatari, (SIC), Han Bennink, Terrie Ex, Marc Ribot, Ray Anderson, Bob Stewart and others confirmed, in addition to music workshops, film screenings and more will fill the festival grounds.
Additional NEUROSIS live sightings will be made in 2015, including the band's return to Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore alongside fellow Neurot acts Ufomammut and YOB, where NEUROSIS plays on Sunday, May 24th with Amorphis, Anaal Nathrakh, Demilich, Goatsnake, Inverloch, Primordial, Winter, Tombs and more.
NEUROSIS Tour Dates:
10/25/2014 Housecore Horror Film Fest – Austin, TX [info]
11/19-23/2014 Bestia Festival – Ciudad, Mexico [info]
5/24/2015 Maryland Deathfest – Baltimore, MD [info]


text:
Fitness and Health Webinars
Jason Brumitt, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCS
About the Presenter
Jason Brumitt, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCS is an assistant professor of physical therapy at Pacific University in Oregon. Dr. Brumitt is a board-certified sports physical therapist, an athletic trainer, and a strength and conditioning specialist. His research interests include assessment of collegiate athletes with functional tests and the epidemiology of injury in migrant farmworkers. He is the author of Core Assessment and Training, a text devoted to exercise prescription for the muscles of the core (published by Human Kinetics 2010).
Sport and human performance may be optimized with proper strength and conditioning training. One region of the body that challenges both strength training professionals and rehabilitation specialists is the core. Training programs for the core are continually evolving with new clinical recommendations and new research frequently published. The purpose of this webinar is to update 2011's presentation by Dr. Brumitt with new research findings and current trends in the assessment and training for the core.
There are no continuing education credits attached to this webinar. For questions, visit www.HumanKinetics.com/Webinar FAQs.
The Raising the Bar webinar series provides personal trainers, group fitness instructors, strength and conditioning coaches, students, and other fitness enthusiasts with another avenue to obtain practical fitness information and education. We have covered a wide range of topics, some of which include stretching, group fitness instruction, nutrition, balance training, and aquatic exercise.
Get the latest news, special offers, and updates on authors and products. SIGN UP NOW!
About Our Products
Book Excerpts
News and Articles
About Us
Career Opportunities
Business to Business
Author Center
HK Today Newsletter
Exam/Desk Copies
Language rights translation
Associate Program
Rights and Permissions
Certifying Organizations
Continuing Education Policies
Connect with Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Safe Harbor


text:
12-string variant of the Gibson ES335. This example is currently being offered for sale on eBay with a starting price of £5,499. The ES335 was first introduced in 1958 as the first commercially produced semi-hollowbody electric guitar having a solid centre section to the body beneath the strings and pickups.
The 12-string version of the 335 is rarely seen but has been used by artists such as Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys and Julian Cope.
G L Wilson
Guitarz - The Original Guitar Blog - now in its 9th year!
Gibson ES335 12-string
2:18 PM | Labels: 12-string, Gibson, semi-hollow body, vintage guitars
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
FAYETTE BOYS BASKETBALL: There was no question about what would be on the practice agenda for Fayette's varsity boys Monday night.
Two games in a row, opponents scored 10 three-point shots against the Eagles, and both games resulted in big losses.
"We need to be more aggressive defensively," coach Todd Mitchell said—especially on the perimeter.
"We haven't been playing good defensive ball and we're not hitting the hole. That's a bad combination."
Thursday against Stryker, Fayette trailed by 18 points at intermission, but closed the gap through a strong third quarter.
Trevor Cox scored eight points that quarter and Jason rodriguez added seven to lead the charge and cut the difference to just eight points.
The Panthers came back strong in the final period—four three-pointers and 12 for 16 from the line—to win 78-57.
Stryker shot 10 for 21 from three-point range.
Tyler Keefer led Fayette's scoring with 21 points—all but four in the first half. Keefer also collected 10 rebounds. Keefer and Rodriguez each gave three assists.
Fayette turned the ball over only nine times, but missed shots kept them in check.
ANTWERP—There was no third-quarter rebound Saturday at Antwerp. The Eagles were down by 18 at half-time and stayed that way. The Archers won the non-league affair 68-37.
"We only had 12 rebounds and we made 18 turnovers," Mitchell said.
The Archers' big T.J. Short scored 18 points and could have had plenty more, Mitchell said.
Keefer went scoreless from the floor and Cox led the offense with 14.
JVs: A late three-point shot from Zayne Colegrove gave Fayette's JV boys a 40-38 victory Thursday to open the BBC schedule.
"It wasn't pretty, but we won," coach Matt Maginn said. "We played well enough to hang in there and then win it in the end."
The Panthers led at the end of each of the first three quarters, but they failed to score from the floor in the final quarter.
"We pressed hard and got some turnovers," Maginn said. "We didn't give up."
Kruce Miller collected eight rebounds. Colegrove finished with three steals and three boards.
The Eagles dropped a non-league game Saturday to Antwerp, falling 46-32, but Coach Maginn hopes it's the start of something good for Miller, his big freshman.
"He had his best inside game with 11 points and seven rebounds," Maginn said, "and Antwerp had three kids close to his size."
Jerry Minzey and Jessie Rodriguez each added seven points and Chase Hookstadt brought down four rebounds.
The Eagles trailed by only a point at half-time, but followed with single-digit quarters in the second half.
MORENCI BOYS BASKETBALL: Three single-digit quarters just won't do against a hot-shooting team like Hanover-Horton. The Comets were on fire Saturday night when Morenci visited and claimed an 88-39 non-conference win.
"It was not a fun evening," Morenci coach Tim Bovee said. "They really took it to us. Everything they shot, they made."
That was evident early on with the Comets posting a 31-13 first quarter lead. A 23-8 margin in the second quarter gave Hanover-Horton a commanding 33-point lead at half-time.
The tally eventually reached 40 in the third quarter to set off the running clock that continues unless the differential falls to 30 or fewer.
The Bulldogs missed lay-ups early on, Bovee said, when the Comets were sharp.
"It starts compounding and you're quickly playing catch-up," he said. "You don't want to do that against a team like Hanover-Horton."
The Comets played a good game, Bovee said, but he wasn't at all pleased with his own team's effort.
"You can look for excuses," he said, "but ultimately we just didn't come ready to play. We need to have a good effort every night."
Bovee hoped for a rebound Tuesday night when the Bulldogs opened the league against Britton-Deerfield.
Clayton Wolf led Morenci's offensive effort with a 16-point night.
JVs: Morenci JV boys basketball coach John Craig saw improvements in his squad since the team opened against Fayette, but it wasn't enough to handle Hanover-Horton.
The Comets piled on the points in the final quarter to end up on top 78-45.
"We played really well at times, and better than against Fayette," Craig said, "but Hanover-Horton is really solid throughout."
Morenci's foul trouble and the Comets' strong bench prevented the Bulldogs from mounting a comeback.
Hayze Wolf led Morenci's offense with 19 points.
"We have lots of potential, but we're still green," Coach Craig said. "I'm still looking for leadership on the team."
MORENCI GIRLS BASKETBALL: Madison's varsity girls took an early lead here Thursday and never gave it up. Every time the Bulldogs started to come back, the effort was cut short.
The Trojans wrapped up a 41-28 league victory in the first Tri-County Conference contest of the season.
Morenci managed to trim back a big Madison lead early in the first quarter, then halted another Trojan advance in the second when Mercedez McCaskey canned a three-pointer.
But Morenci's turnovers and missed shots helped the visitors move ahead again and Trojans were up by 11 early in the third quarter.
McCaskey hit a three-pointer to pull her team within six points mid-way through the third, but once again the recovery was short lived.
Morenci continued having trouble hitting the bucket and Madison eventually went ahead by 17 at 5:42 in the fourth quarter to keep the contest out of reach for the Bulldogs.
Chanler McCaskey took the scoring honors for the Bulldogs with 12 points.
JVs: Morenci's junior varsity girls squad finished the night with just four players again, but they won again short-handed.
Hannah Jeffers fouled out with at least three minutes to play in the third quarter against Madison last week, with the Bulldogs on top by 15 points. They held on to win by 10.
"We played pretty hard and shot the ball really well," said coach Emilie Beach. "We had the lead the entire game."
Matea Garcia was the leading scorer with 16 points, followed closely by Chelsea Phillips with 14.
MORENCI WRESTLING: Wins were few and far between for the Bulldog wrestlers Saturday at Pittsford, with only one close match among four.
Dustin Roller came through with the best day for Morenci as he went unbeaten in all four bouts.
"We came out flat," coach Scott Clark said. "We just weren't ready to wrestle."
The Bulldogs were tied going into the final match against Pittsford, but the Wildcats took control and posted a 42-36 victory.
Both teams gave up 18 points from empty weight classes and only three Morenci wrestlers actually competed. Brandon Myers scored a pin in the 125-pound class, Roller pinned his opponent at 135 pounds and Jordan Bach scored a pin at 215 pounds.
Brandt Kelley, John Michael Martinez and Tyler Arnett each won on voids.
Morenci's next three matches all had similar outcomes.
Colon took a 51-15 win, with Roller taking a 9-7 decision and Brady Canfield scoring a pin at 189 pounds. Martinez took a void win.
Against Hanover-Horton, Myers won by a pin and Martinez took a 12-0 decision. Roller won by void. Morenci lost 60-16.
Morenci did no better against Reading, losing 66-15. Myers won a third match with a 13-6 decision and Roller scored a pin. Bach won by void.
The season continues to change, Clark said, with some other team members becoming eligible and five wrestlers dropping one or two weight classes.
With 11 first-year wrestlers on the squad, the group will continue to gain experience.
"It's not how you start the season," Coach Clark tells the team, "but how you finish."


text:
Search for a title, author or subject...
$1 shipping to the Contiguous 48 States
Loyalty Points
Get 1 point for every $1 you spend. 100 points earns a $2.50 voucher.
This item is subject to an additional 3-4 days dispatch time.
Retail $13.99
Just $11.49 per copy, that's 17.87% off retail
(0 Reviews)
No reviews have been added for this product.
Total Price: $1.99


text:
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and other things. Your test results may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you. Hemoglobin analysis, hemoglobin electrophoresis
A fetal hemoglobin test is a blood test that checks the amount of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F) in the blood. Fetal hemoglobin is one of many types of hemoglobin. It is present in high levels in fetuses, but usually drops to trace amounts about six months after birth. If Hb F is at higher than normal levels, it can mean you have thalassemia, myeloid leukemia, or sickle cell anemia.
You may need this test if your healthcare provider suspects that you have a blood disorder related to a high level of fetal hemoglobin in your blood. People with most of these disorders don't have symptoms but may have varying degrees of anemia. Symptoms related to anemia can include fatigue, pain, irregular heartbeat, and other heart problems.
The disorders are genetic, so your healthcare provider may also recommend this test if you have a family history of the disease.
A variety of tests are used to diagnose blood disorders related to fetal hemoglobin. You may also have a blood smear, iron studies, or DNA analysis.
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and other things. Your test results may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you.
In healthy adults, Hb F is typically present only in trace amounts. If this amount is higher, you may have a blood disorder, such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, or another condition related to high levels of fetal hemoglobin.
The test is done with a blood sample. A needle is used to draw blood from a vein in your arm or hand.
Having a blood test with a needle carries some risks. These include bleeding, infection, bruising, and feeling lightheaded. When the needle pricks your arm or hand, you may feel a slight sting or pain. Afterward, the site may be sore.
If you are an adult or child who has higher than normal levels of fetal hemoglobin, you may have anemia, leukemia, or a sickle cell disorder. But, the fetal hemoglobin test alone does not tell which condition you might have. Some people with higher than normal levels of fetal hemoglobin don't have any symptoms. Further testing is needed to find out the specific nature of your blood disorder.
You don't need to prepare for this test. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking. This includes medicines that don't need a prescription and any illicit drugs you may use.


text:
Experimental: Taking a chance on solar
ADDRESS: Mt. Alto Road
NEIGHBORHOOD: Howardsville
SIZE: 2,000 fin. sq. ft.
LAND: 5.0 acres
CURB APPEAL: no curb
LISTED BY: Aaron Manis, Roy Wheeler Realty Co., 951-5172
This house is an experiment. And as we know, because an experiment depends on a number of variables, it's not clear how it will turn out. That's certainly the case here.
This is a no-nonsense, what-you-see-is-what-you-get passive solar house of "saltbox" design. The builder has built several like this in New England, but this is his first one in Albemarle County. The idea is to marry energy efficiency with aesthetics, and pray that someone wants to adopt the offspring.
Who's likely to sign the papers to make this baby their own? Well, with its post and beam construction– creating R-22 values in the walls and R-38 in the ceilings– its stamped concrete floor to hold the heat from sunlight pouring in huge south-facing windows, and its 35,000 BTU gas-log fireplace in the great room, it probably will appeal to folks who are environmentally– or at least energy-bill– conscious.
The agent emphasizes the secluded five acres as a lure for people who want to stable a horse or two, or kennel some dogs, or just have a sort of mini "gentleman's farm" with flower gardens or maybe a few rows of tomatoes and Silver Queen corn in the summer.
Other interested buyers might be outdoor folk– say, skiers who want the amenities offered by Wintergreen, just 30-35 minutes away, without having to live at the resort. There's a stream nearby for fishing and the James River not far for boating, tubing, etc.
Not so likely to be interested might be a family with young children– or with teenagers. While final development plans for this subdivision carved from what was the 300-acre Ramsey Creek Farm call for 13 houses in all, right now this house seems quite isolated on a gravel road off the undeniably beautiful– but almost completely unpopulated and equally isolated– Langhorne Road, Route 626. Parents of teenagers would no doubt worry about them driving on the winding roads, and parents of toddlers would worry about having to do all that driving themselves just to see other faces.
Let's propose as ideal buyers a retired couple who love the country, are comfortable with their own company, and want to escape the aggravation of maintenance and energy costs. Here, they'll find cypress board and batten construction, a metal roof, and those high energy values to satisfy both requirements.
Inside also will appeal to them. Here, a great room– the largest space in the house and the solar collection point– with cathedral ceiling, second-floor loft, and master suite with whirlpool tub make one-level living easy. (No stairs to climb if they don't want to.)
The kitchen– while dark, because it's on the north side of the house– is large enough to accommodate a breakfast-room-type table, and has a pair of double doors creating a mudroom that– with both sets of doors flung wide– could be pressed into service as a sort of breezeway/patio in the summer. There's a half-bath here, too.
The kitchen is practical, with hickory cabinets, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, including a big gas stove fired by an underground propane tank. (The house has a heat pump for backup when the sun don't shine– and for AC when it shines too much.)
Up the flight of stairs at the end of the big room, the loft passageway leads to two more bedrooms that share a bathroom. Pull-down stairs permit access to the attic (site of the furnace), but no storage. (There's a storage area beneath the stairs.) Because the house is brand new, all these spaces now feel sterile and chilly, but beautiful pine floors upstairs and the light from the full dormer over the great room promise a more cozy vibe when the house is inhabited.
So the builder's experiment pits the energy efficiency; sleek, no-nonsense design; and five tranquil cedar-ringed acres against the isolation, distance from town (25 minutes to Charlottesville up Route 20), and effort that will be required to transform the place's current construction-site aura.
Has he created a Frankenstein or a Sleeping Beauty? Soaring energy costs incline us to put our money on the success of the venture. If people step up to embrace this house, the builder is set to replicate the concept at other sites, meaning there could someday be solar saltboxes here, there, and everywhere.