text:
Sharks off to 1st 5-0 start
The Sharks' special teams were truly special Sunday night.
During a 4-1 win over Vancouver that enabled San Jose to start a season 5-0 for the first time, the Sharks' revamped penalty kill was spot-on against a formidable opponent and they converted the power play twice.
"All four lines are rolling - everyone is rolling - and that's why we're 5-0 right now," defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic said.
Joe Pavelski scored his first two goals of the season, and Patrick Marleau extended his goal-scoring streak to five games with his league-high ninth of the season. Joe Thornton had a goal and an assist to give him 13 points in five games.
The story, though, was the Sharks killing all seven of the Canucks' power plays - limiting Vancouver to five shots on goal during a combined 13:48 of man-advantage time. Vancouver came into the game with the league's seventh-best power play.
"Everybody's committed," Vlasic said. "That was our penalty kill right there: pressure up-ice, pressure at our blue line, pressure on the rims. We were able to shut down one of the top power plays in the league."
San Jose's penalty kill ranked second-to-last in the league last season. In addition to new personnel in the form of Adam Burish and Brad Stuart, the Sharks are taking a more aggressive approach on the kill. They want to pressure opponents all 200 feet of the ice, and it's working.
Staked to a 2-0 lead thanks to some sloppy defensive-zone play by the Canucks, the Sharks killed three straight power plays by the early stages of the second period. Another kill came at mid-period, but the turning point was preventing any damage on four minutes of shorthanded play late in the middle period.
The Canucks managed only one shot on consecutive power plays, a result of forward Ryane Clowe losing his mind with 24 minutes of mostly selfish penalty minutes.
"You give up that many power plays and you think hopefully this is the last one we've got to kill, and another one comes," Pavelski said. "On the four-minute kill, it was important we didn't get tired."
Pavelski put away the game away his second goal of the night, a power-play strike at 8:14 in the third. Thornton and Pavelski scored less than three minutes apart early in the first thanks to Vancouver giveaways.
"Obviously, that's not what we want to do, give those guys an early start," Vancouver defenseman Jason Garrison said. "It's tough playing catch-up hockey in general, but against those guys it's even tougher."
Briefly: The Sharks' Todd McLellan became the second-fastest head coach to win 200 games, reaching the mark in 333 games. Only Bruce Boudreau did it faster (326 games). ... After logging 15:03 of ice time during his San Jose debut one day earlier, Scott Gomez was back in Sunday's lineup centering a checking line with Andrew Desjardins and Burish alongside. ... James Sheppard, Frazer McLaren and Nick Petrecki were healthy scratches.
Ross McKeon is a freelance writer.


text:
Evernote is a solid choice and it's a good alternative to OneNote. Plus if you've been using it for a few years on other platforms you'll probably not be quite ready to make the jump completely to OneNote. The little app with an elephant has just gotten a bump to fix a few issues.
If you hit up the Windows Phone Store and update Evernote you'll get a handful of fixes in the latest release. Most notable it helps fix some syncing issues users were reporting. Additionally it addressed an issue with sleep mode and resuming editing. Topping it all off are a few fixes for crashes.The app was last updated in January with PIN lock and business support
You and I won't complain about some bug squashing. It's a good sign to see fixes for apps like this to come at a much more frequent rate than in the years past. Good sign for a healthy Windows Phone ecosystem.
Hit up the Windows Phone Store to download Evernote for free, use the QR code below, or swipe right in our app.
Thanks for the tip Ricardo!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Page curl feature in Android app
Budget ₹600-1500 INR
Need a person who has experience in page curl feature in android app.
10 freelancere byder i gennemsnit ₹1360 på dette job
I have the experience to curl the page.I have done in one app Relevant Skills and Experience I am an expert Mobile app developer with over 5 years of application design and development experience.I guarantee high-qual Flere
Greetings!! I am interested to develop an app which has a page curl feature. Relevant Skills and Experience I am having six years of android development experience. Proposed Milestones ₹1500 INR - Complete task
Dear employer. Your requirements are all clear to understand. I have enough experience in this part. But I have some question about your project. So please reply as soon as possible. I promise you the high-quality resu Flere
Hi, Page curl feature in android app can be set. Please discuss more about the job in chat. Relevant Skills and Experience Android, Java Proposed Milestones ₹900 INR - Project Milestone
Hi,there My name is mayank I've read your requirments. I Would love to speak with you further about this project. Relevant Skills and Experience My team has 5 years experience designing and developing. we have experti Flere


text:
International Day of DemocracySep 15, 2012
"Democracy Education"
The subject of this year's theme -- democracy education -- is essential for the long-term success of democracy. It is only with educated citizens that a sustainable culture of democracy can emerge. Read the UN Secretary-General's Message for 2012.
Democratic governance is a cornerstone of UNDP's work, instrumental to empowering nations and communities in 177 countries and territories around the world. In 2011, UNDP helped more than 130 countries and devoted US$1.5 billion to democratic governance, making it one of the world's largest providers of democratic governance assistance.
UNDP strengthens democratic participation in civic engagement, electoral systems and processes, parliamentary development; and e-governance and access to information.


text:
Listen to today's episode of StarDate on the web the same day it airs in high-quality streaming audio without any extra ads or announcements. Choose a $8 one-month pass, or listen every day for a year for just $30.
You are here
Moon and Mars
According to the old cliché, the three rules of real estate are location, location, location. And if the human race ever settles on other worlds, that rule will apply there as well.
Two examples huddle in the southwest early this evening — the Moon and the planet Mars. Mars looks like an orange star a little to the right of the Moon.
The best locations on the Moon are at the poles, where some craters appear to offer abundant resources. The rims of the craters are in perpetual sunlight, so they'd offer a limitless supply of solar energy. And the bottoms of the craters are in perpetual darkness, so they preserve large amounts of frozen water. The ice could provide not just drinking water, but its hydrogen and oxygen could be separated to make rocket fuel.
On Mars, though, you'd want to stay away from the poles. They do offer huge amounts of frozen water, but in wintertime the water is topped by frozen carbon dioxide. In spring, the CO2 vaporizes, rushing into the atmosphere and stirring up giant dust storms.
Instead, the best places on Mars are close to the equator. They're easier to reach, and temperatures don't get as cold. And there's plenty of ice mixed with the soil across much of the planet, providing a good resource for colonists.
Neither Mars nor the Moon is going to be settled for decades, and perhaps even centuries. Still, if and when people do head there, at least they'll know where to look for prime real estate.
Script by Damond Benningfield, Copyright 2012
- ‹ Previous
- Next ›


text:
What is Microhydro Power?
Hydro-electricity is fundamentally the combination of water flow and vertical drop (commonly called "head"). Vertical drop creates pressure, and the continuous flow of water in a hydro system gives us an ongoing source of pressurized liquid energy. Pressurized, flowing water is a very dense resource, and hydro-electric systems convert a very large percentage of the available energy into electricity because the resource is captive in a pipe or flume.
People have been tapping the energy in flowing water for centuries, first for mechanical power, and, in the last hundred years, for electricity. Early applications included milling, pumping, and driving machinery. Unlike wind and sun, the right hydro resource can be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This allowed pioneers to run irrigation pumps and grain mills, and allows people today to make clean, renewable electricity at a reasonable cost.
A simple formula can give you a rough idea of how much capacity your stream might have. Take the head in feet, multiply it by the flow in gallons per minute (gpm), and divide by a factor of about 12. This will give you the potential wattage of a reasonably efficient, small system. For example, if you have 30 gpm available and 40 feet of head, you will be able to generate something in the range of 100 watts [(30 × 40) ÷ 12 = 100). Over the course of an entire day, the generation would be 2,400 watt-hours or 2.4 kWh (24 hours/day x 100 W).
Within this formula is the understanding that systems with low vertical drop (head) need more flow to generate the same amount of energy. Typically, low-head systems will have high flow, and high-head systems will have lower flow. Adapting the example above, if we have 400 hundred feet of head, we only need 3 gpm to generate the same 100 W.
There are a wide range of small hydro turbine types to suit the head and flow of the site. Large wooden overshot and undershot wheels tend to be less efficient for generating electricity, though they may be appropriate for mechanical work. For electricity generation, systems can be divided into "low head" and "high head."
Low-head systems may have less than 5 feet of vertical drop—sometimes they may have only 10 or 20 inches. In this case, most or all of the water in a small stream will run through the turbine to maximize output. The runner (the part of the turbine that receives the water and turns its energy into rotation in a shaft) for low-head turbines may be a Turgo or Francis type. These systems typically have short pipelines or sluiceways that then allow the water to drop through the runner.
High-head systems may be defined as any site with more than 10 feet of head. Common runners are Turgos on the low end, and the most common, Pelton, for medium to high heads. These systems may have hundreds of feet of pipeline to develop the head (pressure), with the water delivered to the runner via multiple nozzles.
The basic components of a small hydro-electric system, running from "water to wire" are:


text:
First of all the diaper we won, Bum Genius 3.0 One size is great for our diaper bag, it's easy to get them on and off with the Velcro and trim enough for most all of our outfits. The legs give her a nice and trim fit. I was having gaping issues with our current diaper. However; as well as this fits my 2 yro, this diaper wasn't as versatile for me as I had hoped. It does not fit my 3 and a half year olds for nighttime use.
I also received the Planet Wise wet bags. I fell in love with the bags the moment I saw them. The small one is perfect for a quick outing it fits one diaper. The larger size which we got in the black and white curly q print, super cute! Is great for an extended day trip or a weekend trip. I used the larger bag when we traveled away from home using our cloth diapers for the first time. It was perfect for the over night diapers, no smells. I'll be purchasing more of these lovely bags from Kelly's Closet soon.
- Erin L., mommy to Aynslee 3 and Avery 2


text:
Compressed-Air System Could Aid Wind Power• Prachi Patel via TechnologyReview.com
SustainX, a startup in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, has received $20 million in venture capital to test its compressed-air energy storage technology on a large scale.
The technology could allow for a wider use of compressed-air storage, which in turn could make renewable energy more attractive, since it would allow wind power generated at night to be stored until daylight hours, when demand is higher. If it's successful, the technology could decrease the need to build natural gas plants to supply peak power demand.
The need for storage is increasing as governments mandate the use of more renewable energy. SustainX has demonstrated a 40-kilowatt prototype and is now completing a one-megawatt system, slated to be deployed next year with the power company AES.
In conventional compressed-air storage, electricity is used to compress air, which is stored in underground caverns or aquifers. That air is then released to drive a turbine-generator to produce electricity when needed. Such storage costs roughly a tenth of what battery storage costs, but it isn't used much because in large part because it requires a location with underground storage space. SustainX's system eliminates this problem because it can efficiently use above-ground storage tanks rather than caverns.


text:
Los Angeles Airport Gunman Is From New Jersey
Police say 23-year-old Paul Ciancia, man who opened fire with an assault rifle inside a terminal at Los Angeles Airport killing a TSA employee and wounding two others at a terminal checkpoint is from Pennsville, New Jersey.
10:34 p.m. - A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that Paul Ciancia wrote a rant about killing Transportation Safety Administration workers. A law enforcement official, who was briefed at LAX on the investigation but not authorized to speak publicly, said the gunman was wearing fatigues and carrying a bag containing a hand-written note that said he "wanted to kill TSA and pigs." The official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.
The TSA says in a statement that Gerardo I. Hernandez is the officer who was slain by a gunman who opened fire at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday morning. Two other TSA officers were wounded. The gunman was wounded in a shootout with airport police and taken into custody.
5:35 p.m. -Pennsville Chief Allen Cummings confirms that Paul Ciancia's father called him early Friday afternoon saying another of his children had received a text message from the suspect "in reference to him taking his own life." Cummings says the elder Ciancia asked him for help in locating Paul, according to Cummings. The chief says he called Los Angeles police, which sent a patrol car to Ciancia's apartment. There, two roommates said they had seen him Thursday and that he was fine. Cummings says he told Ciancia's father that because of the son's age, he couldn't take a missing persons report. He says his department had no dealings with the younger Paul Ciancia. A law enforcement official speaking on condition of anonymity identified the suspect as the younger Ciancia.
5:00 p.m. - Ciancia is said to be from Pennsville according to NBC Philadelphia. It is still unclear if he is dead or alive. Ciancia has been living in Los Angeles and texted his brother that he was thinking of committing suicide. His brother called Pennsville Police who then contacted LAPD to request a wellness check. When police stopped by Ciancia was gone but his roommate said there had not been any problems.
4:25 p.m. - Law enforcement officials identify LAX shooting suspect as 23-year-old Paul Ciancia
4:00 p.m. - The TSA confirmed one of their employees was fatally shot at Los Angeles Airport. "I am deeply saddened to inform you that a TSA employee was shot and killed today while on duty at Los Angeles International Airport. Other TSA employees also were injured in the shooting. ... Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been injured and their loved ones."
3:05 p.m. - Police "did not hesitate" to take down the gunman utilizing a scenario they have practiced a number of times according to Los Angeles Airport Police Chief Patrick Gannon. He described the officers' actions as "heroic"
LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck would not confirm that the victim was a TSA agent nor confirm any of the victims. The Associated Press says Tim Kauffman, a spokesman for the American Federation of Government Employees in Washington, confirmed that a TSA officer was killed in the incident at Los Angeles International Airport. He said the union's information comes from their local officials in Los Angeles.
Police say the families of some victims have yet to be notified.
3:00 p.m. - Acting Los Angeles Fire Chief says 7 victims have been treated.
2:59 p.m. - Flights are able to arrive at Los Angeles Airport but at half-capacity. No flights are leaving. It will be a "logictical ballet" to get everyone re-checked in and onto their plane.Some flights headed to Los Angeles were held at their respective terminals around the country.
2:56 p.m. - Lone shooter engaged in gunfire with airport police according to Airport Police Chief Patrick Gannon throwing the airport into chaos. The suspect pulled an assault rifle out of his bag and opened fire in several locations. Police tracked suspect down, shot him in Terminal 3. He was taken into custody. "At this point be believe this was a lone shooter," he said.
2:53 p.m. - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says the situation is "static"
2:45 p.m. - The Los Angeles Airport website is "inundated" according to a tweet from the LAPD who are discouraging "curious browsing."
2:44 p.m. - The gunman was a TSA employee who opened fire on a fellow agent, killing him. The gunman was shot and killed by police according to a union official.
2:42 p.m. - CBS Los Angeles tweet: there are no additional suspects in the shooting.
2:36 p.m. - KNBC TV reports that all the victims are TSA agents. UCLA Medical Center has 3 male victims; one arrived in critical condition and two are listed in fair condition.
2:30 p.m. - Travelers are urged not to avoid flying into Los Angeles Airport.
2:20 p.m. Gunman dead, Los Angeles Times reports, citing "law enforcement officials."
2:14 p.m. Authorities in Los Angeles say they will hold a live press conference at approximately 2:30 p.m (11:30 a.m. Pacific Time).
1:56 p.m. A search of the terminal has not turned up any other suspects according to the Los Angeles Times. NBC News is reporting one fatality.
1:51 p.m. - ABC News reports three people were injured including a TSA agent. One witness says a "fairly young" gunman came down a corridor towards a checkpoint and shot 20 times using an AR-15 rifle.
1:45 p.m. - NBC Los Angeles reports the shooter is in police custody.
1:40 p.m. - LAPD tweets that the city of Los Angeles is on tactical alert
1:30 p.m. A number of triage tents have been set up in the roadway in front of
1:27 p.m. : KNBC TV reports the TSA agent was shot in the leg and two or other people were injured. 8 shots were fired according to the station.
Police surrounded Terminal 3 according to KABC TV reports Terminal 3 has been evacuated and a tactical team was on scene.
Terminal 3 is home to Virgin America and other airlines.
All flights in and out of Los Angeles' Airport have been halted.
A man was seen being taken out of the terminal in a wheelchair.
CNN describes the incident as a "multi patient" incident;video of the scene shows two people being wheeled out of the terminal.
Once they were evacuated passengers were put on a bus and taken to another terminal acccording to CNN.
"I heard a popping sound, and everybody was diving for cover," passenger Robert Perez told CNN. "The TSA said there was a shooting in the terminal and evacuate the building."At least 100 people came down a staircase. "Everybody started to panic," Perez said.
Witness Brian Keech said he heard "about a dozen gunshots" from inside the security gate at Terminal 3.
This is a breaking story. Check back for details.
- Shots Fired At LAX Security Checkpoint / KNBC TV
- Gunfire and Chaos Erupt at LAX / Los Angeles Times
- Suspect arrested, 'multiple victims' at LAX shooting / USA TODAY


text:
unterbuchse wrote:I wouldn't think that far. I mean you could do it that way but heres how i solved the time problem:
Just use the Clipboard. I mean set an event to the clipboard and then you only have to copy the input.
When copied to the Clipboard, your program solves the problem and writes it back to the clipboard. then you only have to press paste into the solution window and press enter to submit.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


text:
Welcome to Indaba Trading:
Indaba is an African word that means "a gathering of people." We invite you to gather around our website and browse through our fresh collections.
As a leading wholesaler of distinctive home decor products defined by natural and organic styles, patterns and colours, and a commitment to balanced design, Indaba Trading has been transforming households since 1991.
Based in the tranquility of Vancouver Island, our enduring passion at Indaba is developing designs and ideas; gathering select handcrafted pieces for the home from around the world. Our fascination with things of beauty is reflected in our ever-evolving collections of home furnishings. We strive to be innovative and refreshing, and are constantly working on new ideas to inspire and delight.
Our catalogues are brimming with classy, sophisticated and elegant home decor products inspired by traditional and rustic designs from all over. We bring you a wide range of lifestyle and design pieces that cohesively embody our signature tone of casual elegance, clean lines, rich shades and warm textures.
Browse our online catalogue and ignite your senses with our enchanted collections that will inspire the heart and soul of home decorators everywhere. You'll find everything you're looking for; from festive wicker baskets, silver teapots and cranberry red cushions to vintage style mirrors, bird cage lanterns and chic linens. As we are constantly changing and evolving, the possibilities are truly endless!
A Little About Us:
Founder and CEO, Irene Gillespie has always had a passion for beautiful art, interiors, and gardens and was inspired by her South African roots to start Indaba Trading at her kitchen table.
Irene now travels the world seeking distinctive home decor items. From Africa, Thailand and the Philippines, to India, Vietnam and Eastern Europe, Indaba's collections bring inspiration from around the world. Irene's fascination with design, detail and nostalgic elements are reflected in Indaba's ever-evolving lifestyle collections.
Captivate your customers and transform your retail space and storefronts with the enchantment of Indaba Trading!
|Copyright (c)2018 Indabatrading.ca


text:
Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2004 News Releases > January 2004 > Longtime WBU professors receive Maloney Faculty Award
Longtime WBU professors receive Maloney Faculty Award
PLAINVIEW - Dr. Estelle Owens and Dr. Don Cook, longtime professors at Wayland Baptist University, were honored Wednesday with the Maloney Faculty Award, presented during the university's annual Heritage Chapel.
Established by WBU-Phoenix faculty member Dr. Mary Maloney, the award recognizes outstanding faculty members for their academic leadership and excellence, Christian commitment and contributions to the lives of students. It carries with it a monetary award as well.
A 1971 graduate of Wayland, Owens returned to her alma mater to teach in 1974 after earning a master's degree in history from Baylor University. She earned her doctorate in history from Auburn University and is the chair of the Division of Social Sciences and professor of history. She has received many faculty and university awards during her career for teaching and scholarship. She was selected three times by her faculty peers as Wayland's nominee for the Piper Professor award, and presents many papers and presentations in her field for civic and study clubs as well as professional organizations. She is also the official university historian at Wayland.
A member of the Wayland faculty since 1964, Cook served as chairman of the Division of Languages and Literature for 33 years. He has held the rank of professor of English for more than 20 years and, for the past 12 years, has held the Louise Joachim Endowed professorship in literature. He has served in several leadership capacities at the university, won numerous awards and honors and was selected twice as Wayland's Piper Professor nominee. He holds a bachelor's degree from Hardin-Simmons University, a master's degree from the University of Texas and a doctorate from Texas Tech University.
In presenting the award, Dr. Glenn Saul, vice president for academic and graduate services at Wayland, said, "Dr. Cook has written, published, edited, advised, consulted, presented and sponsored - all with distinction and grace. Dr. Owens has written, published, edited, advised, consulted, presented and served - with humility and, I might add, a bit of flair. Her long list of accomplishments would make most of us proud, but she continues to model a servant lifestyle."


text:
How Betting Against the Yen Paid Off
U.S. hedge-fund investors have made billions off the weakening yen. The WSJ's Jake Lee explains why exploiting Japan's sinking currency can be good and bad for the global economy.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
I ... the ... our sources hedge fund has made one billion dollars by betting against tea and welcome to Asia Today Ahmadi content and to ... which they discuss this is Jake Lee Markets editor for The Wall Street Journal and Hong Kong ... tell me about all these hedge funds that are really profiting from the slide in the end what's happening here ... well the biggest one soars he's back he's doing we does best he's betting on counties in making huge amount of money from it ... I he's no loan ... for these that hedge funds that hiring in the yen ... has had this June said declined twenty percent since November ... as a ... unit of Bank of Japan and will read the new premises received no this new effort to get Japan of deflation ... the accused me of the most exciting thing in markets and finally hedge funds and making money on currencies the British trouble in the Poste but that back in business now ... they have been betting against the yen is to be known as the widow maker trade because they don't make any money out of it so what's different this time around why he just seems to be safe to and from from the November when we had that the Prime minister was expected I missed a ... Houston we've gone to get to pan out ... we've gotten get a bunch of them on board ... is reading and Ecomomic so the policy thing here ... previously we've had our current season reports its ... new home this risk on risk off when a way that I'm and he's been correlates into Europe the U S refining things are moving on what's happening in Japan ... did they get that back to get us out of the deflation that ... people just seem headline alter inflation assurances can happen ... in the polity in short the yen ... on the the the whole range of directors who read because they are today of Japanese politicians saying ... this is gonna happen ... the best most recent triggered this ... so that the funds are really making money up for this but other countries aren't so pleased that Japan has been talking down the yen so much that that the G twenty meeting coming up this weekend what happened at least read it on currency wars is back because the Zacky we're talking about ... the yen's going down and that makes the heart of the other countries to export they compete against Japan ... the struggle that that part of the more expensive what's gonna happen nobody knows who's been in the live show opening stave off new Greece expecting that much action I didn't think Nietzsche twenty ... apps to the people angry here in Asia Korea is to minimize impact safe aam you seen all the exporter's get apps in the one acts in the last earnings today it being a other countries or sale of complaining ... to my team also kept the commission controls coming up perhaps annuity is good news to Japan but bad news for low the rest of Asia he competed in Japan thanks so much Jake Lee Markets editor at what the Wall Street Journal and Hong Kong ... for Asia Today Ahmadi the Sanchanta from are historically but it WS J dot com ...


text:
The Clowney-Lewan battle
Article at sportsline about the game's big matchup, notes that it shaped up as the blockbuster battle that everyone expected:
Suggests that Clowney gave Lewan problems, but that Michigan's All American lineman largely held his own. Lewan was not responsible for Clowney on the big play that nailed Vince Smith in the backfield and resulted in a fumble.
EDIT: After the game, according to the News, Lewan sought Clowney out. "I went up to him after the game and told him, 'You're one of the best defensive ends I've ever played against.' He said, 'You're the best tackle I've ever played against.' So that's a great compliment to have, but none of this matters because we didn't win the damn game."


text:
Note: This message is displayed if (1) your browser is not standards-compliant or (2) you have you disabled CSS. Read our Policies for more information.
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development provides the Unemployment Insurance Poster by downloading it from the website, or by calling 317-233-5548. The poster is available at no charge. For your convenience all other required posters both state and federal can also be downloaded from this site.
Posting requirements vary by statute, not all employers are covered by each of the Department's statues and may not be required to post a specific notice. For example, some small businesses may not be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act and would not be subject to the Act's posting requirements.
For more information about poster requirements or other compliance assistance matters, please contact the U.S. Department of Labor by phone at 1-888-9SBREFA(1-888-972-7332) or visit the DOL Poster Page.
If you don't see the form that you need, we suggest you visit the Indiana Commission of Public Records Library of Downloadable forms for the state of Indiana.
To get the Hot Jobs for Today
widget on your site, click here.


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Support the Glass Message Board by finding a book via book-seek.com
Support the Glass Message Board by finding glass through glass-seek.com
Sorry not to have acknowledged your post before Nutcase!with the board being up and down, I am lost which posts are new and which are older... Thank you for the id, I wonder if all their weights look nicer upside down??
Page created in 0.547 seconds with 28 queries.


text:
Following Wednesday's disappointing knockout round exit to Houston, taking in the rest of the MLS Cup playoffs this weekend didn't sit all the way at the top of my "want to do" list.
Being the seasoned Team Writer that I am, I decided it was a good idea to take in the four games from Friday to Sunday…
Real Salt Lake 0, Seattle Sounders 0 – Friday
With the Fire out, I have to say there are few teams in the league I would feel alright about winning MLS Cup and you know the Sounders do not fall in that category for me.
On the flip side, RSL has Fire legend C.J. Brown, defender Kwame Watson-Siriboe and even former Fire beat writer Sam Stejskal slingin' PR in Sandy, so if someone has to win MLS Cup, I wouldn't mind for it to be our friends from the Sawatch Front?
Playing on the Seattle Seahawks outlined pitch at CenturyLink Field Friday night, it was Nick Rimando who stood tall in net, making five big saves for RSL and even suffering a broken nose and laceration in the 67th minute after a collision with the Sounders Christian Tiffert.
The display left RSL head coach Jason Kreis to say, "I think it would have to go down as one of the best individual performances by any player that's ever worn an RSL jersey."
In my opinion, Rimando's historic performance will likely go down as one of the best ever in MLS postseason play.
In the end, RSL escaped Seattle with a 0-0 draw and head back to the friendly confines of Rio Tinto Stadium for Thursday night's second leg.
D.C. United 1, New York Red Bulls 1 – Saturday
Knowing that one point at any time during the regular season would have had the Fire playing in this series, I had the most trouble watching this game of any during the weekend. With that said, it was nice to see D.C. switch home legs with New York after Hurricane Sandy left Red Bull Arena unplayable for the weekend.
WATCH: D.C. United 1, New York Red Bulls 1
Come the 33rd minute of the tie, United looked to be in good shape when Red Bull defender Connor Lade was whistled for a handball in the box, forcing referee Jair Marrufo to point to the spot. Chris Pontius' take however wasn't the greatest, allowing Red Bull 'keeper Luis Robles to make one of his five saves on the night.
Despite the save, United would get on the board just after the hour mark when Chris Korb's dangerous cross to the six left Red Bull's Roy Miller with an attempted clear, instead roofing into the top of his own net.
In what seemed to be a comedy of errors, Red Bull would pull level with a United own goal just four minutes later. Off a corner kick from the right, defender Heath Pearce headed the ball back across goal, catching United goalkeeper Bill Hamid wrong footed before catching the ball inside his own goal and clearly across the line.
Perhaps most comical was Hamid's insistence that he'd been fouled on the play. A replay shows Red Bull defender Markus Holgersson ducking even as United's Dejan Jakovic is pushing him towards Hamid.
Own goals aside, the story of the match would be DC right back Andy Najar's sending off in the 71st minute. Shown a yellow card for his foul on Joel Lindpere in the 71st minute, the Honduran international threw the ball at Maruffo, forcing the referee to show the Honduran international a second yellow and then a red card, forcing United to play a man down the final 19+ minutes of the match.
United will definitely be without Najar as they head back to Red Bull Arena for leg two and if they advance, it's a fair bet they could lose him throughout a potential Eastern Conference Final series.
Houston Dynamo 2, Sporting Kansas City 0 – Sunday
In the surprise of the weekend, Houston came away with a dominant 2-0 victory over Sporting KC in leg one of their Eastern Conference semifinal series at BBVA Compass Stadium.
WATCH: Houston Dynamo 2, Sporting KC 0
Having defeated the Fire 2-1 on Wednesday night, the Dynamo were charged by the partisan crowd in Houston and went ahead in the 18th minute off of Adam Moffat's wonder-volley from outside the area.
On the other side of halftime, Will Bruin would score his third goal in two playoff matches, connecting once again with former Fire striker Calen Carr to seal the 2-0 victory in the 75th minute.
It's interesting to note that though the two sides finished even with 13 shots each, the Dynamo held just a 2-1 advantage in shots on goal, finishing both of their attempts for the win.
Houston can now go to LiveStrong Sporting Park on Wednesday, lose 1-0 and still advance to the Eastern Conference finals, knocking out the team with the second best record in the process…
San Jose Earthquakes 1, LA Galaxy 0 – Sunday
While the Dynamo didn't look like they'd played at midweek, the LA Galaxy certainly did, looking tired a times throughout Sunday night's home encounter.
Despite that, LA threatened just as much as San Jose but as so many other teams have this season, would fall victim to a late, late Earthquakes goal.
This time the marker would come from Honduran midfielder Victor Bernardez, who hit a low free kick underneath the jumping Omar Gonzalez and past Josh Saunders in the 94th minute, allowing the Quakes to stick with their "Goonies never say die" tagline.
The star-studded Galaxy will have a tall but not impossible order to overcome the 1-0 deficit in Wednesday's second leg at San Jose…
Second Leg Picks
New York Red Bulls 2, D.C. United 1 (NY Advances)
Sporting KC 2, Houston Dynamo 1( HOU Advances)
Real Salt Lake 2, Seattle 1 (RSL Advances)
San Jose Earthquakes 1, LA Galaxy 1 (SJ Advances)


text:
Economy class Service
When you fly in Economy Class you'll always enjoy the best service, special attention and a variety of fares according to your needs.
Fare Options
Enjoy benefits when choosing any of our special fares, from earning more miles to getting refunds without charges for ticket cancelations.
In-flight Entertainment
With our accessories and our touch screens allow you to enjoy the best movies, TV series, music and games.


text:
House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R) of Wisconsin is proposing major – and highly controversial – changes to Medicare. Though the Senate recently rejected his plan, it may play a big part in the 2012 presidential campaign.
Mr. Ryan is pitching his reforms as "premium support." What is premium support, exactly? Is it a voucher system? Let's take a closer look at Ryan's plan and then weigh the pros and cons.
To understand the Ryan proposal, we first have to understand how Medicare works. Medicare is essentially a single-payer system for Americans older than 65. Part A (which everyone gets by default) pays for most hospitalization expenses. Part B (which is optional but most people pay extra for) covers medical expenses beyond hospitalization like most private insurance plans do. Both A and B employ the fee-for-service approach. Part C (which after 2003 evolved into what's now called Medicare Advantage) allows people to elect to have the government send its premium support directly to any one of a set of insurers who offer a wide variety of plans.
In some ways, the premium support program that Rep. Ryan has proposed resembles Medicare Advantage. In both plans, government doesn't actually provide insurance – private insurance companies do – so government is only acting as a funding mechanism. In both plans, people can choose among competing alternatives.
Ryan's plan attempts to control costs by changing the fee structure: Instead of providing a set of benefits at any cost, the government will provide seniors with a set of funds they can use to pay for medical care. These funds would go directly to insurers, not patients, so it's not truly a voucher system.
Indeed, a voucher system – such as America's food stamp program – is a fairly simple operation that provides citizens with public funds to purchase private goods. Ryan's plan, by contrast, retains much of the complexity of the current Medicare system.
The upsides to Medicare reform plans
As Americans debate proposals to reform Medicare, they should know that all of them involve trade-offs.
The upside of the current Medicare entitlement is that it provides peace of mind to the elderly – they will all be insured. The downside is that since it is based on an unsustainable funding model, they either won't all be insured for long or the insurance the elderly have will be so heavily rationed it will be politically intolerable.
The upside of the Ryan plan is that, like the present plan, it guarantees that all of the elderly will be insured and builds on lessons learned from the Medicare Advantage program. The downside is that for some elderly people, additional choices creates additional anxiety. And observers worry that the pemium support funding wouldn't keep pace with fast-rising medical costs.
The upside of a true voucher system is that it is very simple and very transparent. It narrowly solves the crux of the problem, which is making sure everyone gets health insurance. If set up correctly, say, through a national sales tax, it overcomes a "free-rider problem" that results from people knowing that hospitals will treat them even if they haven't paid into the system.
Most important, it allows free-market competition to work to fullest effect, which tends to increase choice while decreasing costs. The downside is that it's politically radical. And critics worry that voucher amounts might be too stingy, and that a robust private insurance market wouldn't materialize because seniors are simply too costly to insure. But if we decide that vouchers are too stingy, then we can raise the national sales tax rate to fund them more generously. If people don't want to do that, then what they really want is magic.
As for a robust private market not materializing for seniors, this problem in the pre-Medicare 1960s was largely an artifact of insurance being offered increasingly by employers. While it is true that insurance companies didn't want to add new retirees to their roles, that does not mean they would not have been happy to continue insuring retirees that they had insured all along, because, in this case, the adverse selection problem (the sickest seeking out the most generous policies) would have been minimal.
Had health insurance never gotten tied to employment in the first place, some health insurance companies would have offered policies that smooth premiums over a person's life while others would have offered policies whose premiums rise as one gets older, just as life insurance companies do now. A voucher plan would eliminate preferential tax treatment to employer provided insurance, thereby severing this unhealthy link.
The downsides of Ryan's premium support plan
Ryan's premium support concept shares many of the appealing qualities of a voucher system. His plan covers everyone eligible for Medicare and it does so in a way that allows competition to work to fullest effect in raising the quality of care while keeping prices low. The premium support program could also significantly increase the role of competition in the provision of health care services that now fall under Medicare parts A and B. The government will know how much it can afford to contribute and will contribute only that much.
Finally, the specific premium support plan Paul Ryan proposed has the practical benefit of using a model that already works well: the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Those on Medicare will be able to choose from a number of plans on an exchange regulated by the federal government.
This exchange is an important element because it means Ryan's plan, unlike a true voucher system, involves regulators who will be strongly tempted to engage in social engineering. This engineering, even when noble, interferes with the natural process by which competition leads to the most efficient outcomes.
Lobbyists, meanwhile, will attempt to manipulate these regulations to benefit their clients. And if competition between policies results in most policies being more expensive relative to the premium support level than was originally envisioned, there will be political pressure on regulators to push down premiums by mandating artificially low reimbursement rates for procedures. Distortions that are produced by this very practice are one of the greatest problems with Medicare today.
At the same time, firms in the exchange will have a strong incentive to push for regulations that help then collude with one another by eliminating margins of competition between them. This is rather like grocery stores lobbying for laws against being open on Sundays, which is good for them and bad for shoppers. Remember, regulators will inevitably get much of their technical advice from the insurance companies they regulate.
Another problem is that the new plan does not solve the whole health care problem. It continues the status quo of segregating the problem of insuring the elderly from the problem of achieving universal coverage. What, for example, will keep the exchange from issuing mandates that ultimately shift costs to young people, thereby distorting their market for health insurance? The exchange regulators are only responsible for keeping Medicare costs within budget. This would cause distortions that we are all too familiar with already (for example, $20 aspirins and $40 ace bandages). Finally, separating the elderly health insurance problem from the universal coverage problem interferes with transparency.
Why vouchers are the ideal approach
A voucher system, especially one financed by a national sales tax, provides a very transparent connection between costs and benefits. This is good for society and bad for those wish to manipulate health care policy for political gain. Those who want to argue that vouchers aren't generous enough will have to convince the majority of voters to increase the sales tax rate. By comparison, the premium support program's funding is very complicated. A murky connection between costs and benefits in government programs has interfered mightily with our ability to solve problems through political channels. It allows people to convince themselves that they can get something for nothing, which they then demand of their elected officials with predictable result.
Vouchers are the ideal approach, but we don't live in an ideal world. The answer to the question of whether the premium support plan is the best possible solution in the real world will likely come down to details. The biggest detail will be avoiding regulatory capture by insurance companies and social engineers.
Still, one wonders why Paul Ryan didn't come forward with a more genuine voucher proposal. I suspect that the root of the problem is a lack of faith in markets (witness Newt Gingrich's claim that even Ryan's new plan is too radical). The market doesn't tell you beforehand how it will solve a problem. Policy wonks, on the other hand, do, and can also assure you that because they will be "in charge" there will be someone to deal with unforeseen problems, too. But what assures us that they will know what's best, that they will know better than the market?
Food is more important than either health care or education, but we don't have a food crisis while we do have a crisis in health care and in education. Ever wonder why? I submit it is because we were smart enough to put our faith in market competition and therefore clever enough to deal with the hunger problem with vouchers.
David C. Rose is a professor of economics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. His book, "The Moral Foundation of Economic Behavior," is forthcoming from Oxford University Press this summer.
Get the best of Monitor opinion. Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here.


text:
September 4, 2012, 7:38 am
Pac-12 Roundup: Howie Long's son, Kyle Long, trying to make a name at Oregon
A look around the Pac-12 Tuesday:
Oregon — Kyle Long, son of Howie, gets first major college game action at offensive tackle.
Long's journey to Oregon is a long one. Considered the most talented lineman in his family — and that includes brother Chris, the No. 2 pick in the 2008 draft — the 6-foot-7, 307-pound Kyle Long went to Florida State as a left-handed pitcher.
Academic woes and partying led him to drop out of school. He decided to give football a try and landed at Saddleback (Calif.) Junior College. He's a senior reserve at Oregon but has petitioned to get an extra year.


text:
5:00 am
History of Science "How Did We Get Here?" The question of human origins is one of the most controversial science wrestles with. Host Michael Mosley tells the story of how scientists have come to explain the beauty and diversity of life on Earth, and he reveals how its evolution is connected to the long and violent history of the planet.G
6:00 am
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "The Empire Brass Quintet/Creative Ideas" Mister Rogers visits the Empire Brass Quintet and notes that it's fun to hear all the instruments playing. If you listen carefully, you can hear each one, but they all make "one song." In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Neighbors get ready for the Bass Violin Festival. D
6:30 am
Curious George "Junky Monkey/Jumpy Warms Up" Junky Monkey - Steve is appointed head of Pretty City Committee Pod 7 on a mission to lead George, the Man with the Yellow Hat, Aunt Margaret, Betsy, and Charkie to clean up litter in their neighborhood. But where others see trash, George sees treasures hidden in alleys, sidewalk, and recycling bins. He takes his findings up to his apartment and sorts them by shape and size, transforming his collection into a masterpiece worthy to be hung at City Hall. D
7:00 am
Wild Kratts "Stuck On Sharks" Martin and Chris are on a mission to uncover the secret life of the mysterious Great White Shark. They use Aviva's incredible Remora Rocketsub to "stick with" a female shark and soon learn that the giant predator of the sea actually has lots of challenges to contend with and that she could help them discover something that no one has ever seen before - the birth of Great White shark pups. But when Gourmand sniffs around looking for ingredients for his Shark Fin Soup recipe, the Wild Kratts team must help rescue their new friend. D
7:30 am
Peep and the Big Wide World/Pocoyo "Save It for Later/The Red Ballmoon/ Pocoyo - Elly's Shoes" Chirp can't seem to protect her acorn collection from several ravenous squirrels and one thoughtless duck. Chirp has a perilous (but thrilling!) adventure when she meets up with a big, red balloon. Then, Elly gets a fancy new pair of dress up shoes. D
8:00 am
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "I Love The Nightlife/Oh Give Me A Home!" I Love the Nightlife - Nick wants to stay awake all night. Good thing the Cat needs help finding his most favorite hat that he lost in the forest of Wagamaroo! The Cat takes Nick and Sally on a nocturnal adventure, along the way meeting a variety of animals who stay up all night! Oh Give Me a Home! - Nick has a super duper special shell and Sally wants one too! The Cat in the Hat takes them to a beachside adventure where they meet Tucker, a hermit crab who is also looking for a new shell because he's grown too big for his. An under the sea fashion show gives both Tucker and Sally super duper special shells!. D
8:30 am
Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps "Angelina and the Windy Children's Day/Angelina And Ms. Mimi's Dance" Angelina and the Windy Children's Day - It's the mouselings' annual Children's Day celebration! When things go awry, the mouselings are disappointed and ready to throw in the towel. All of a sudden, something wonderful happens and Children's Day ends up being a huge success after all! Angelina and Ms. Mimi's Dance - Ms. Mimi performs a special modern dance for the school. Angelina and her friends are very impressed! They can only dream of a day when dancing comes so easily. D
9:00 am
Bob the Builder "Share Your Problem" Roley and the Fox - The team is building a jungle themed mini golf course! As wild animal decorations arrive, Bob explains to Roley that wild animals live away from their friends. When a wild fox turns up, Roley is convinced that this wild animal must have lost his friends! Roley and the fox play a game. When the fox begins to act upset Roley takes him to see the decorations, thinking they'll comfort him. D
9:30 am
Franny's Feet "Jumbo Hi Jinx/Princess Tia" A) Franny lands in the African savannah, where she meets Solly and Molly, two elephants who can't get along. When Franny falls into a hole, the elephants realize they must stop competing with each other, and they learn what cooperation is all about. In Franny's Treasures, viewers match animals with the sounds they make. D
10:00 am
Thomas & Friends "Don't Give Up" Percy and the Calliope - Percy and Diesel are instructed to take a rusty old organ - the calliope - to be melted down. Percy is determined to save it from this terrible fate. He pitches himself into a race against time to make the organ play before Percy and Diesel reach the Smelter's Yard. D
10:30 am
Undamming The Elwha The KCTS9/EarthFix documentary tells the story of the Elhwa River, once dammed, now set free, following the determination that two 100-year-old dams were failing. The film includes historical photos and footage as well as interviews with those involved in the construction, operation and removal of the lower dam, the largest dam ever to be removed in the United States. Some of the footage used in the film is supplied by IdahoPTV and EarthFix Idaho reporter Aaron Kunz.G
11:00 am
BBC Newsnight NULL
11:30 am
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack "Great Investors: Whitney George" Guest: Whitney George, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager, The Royce Funds. This week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack features a rare interview with a "Great Investor" who specializes in small company stocks. The Royce Funds' Whitney George will discuss where he is finding value in some of the world's fastest growing companies. D
12:00 pm
To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe Women: Obama or Romney?: As President Obama reminds women about his commitment in a new online graphic, Romney tells women the President's policies are hostile towards them. "Radical" Nuns?: The Vatican releases a letter scolding American nuns for themes of radical feminism. Nobel Peace Prize Winners 2011: Women's rights advocates and Nobel Peace Prize recipients reflect on their work and stress the need for women globally to speak up against inequality. D
12:30 pm
McLaughlin Group NULL
1:00 pm
Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer "Mountain Valley" Roger and Sarah drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway and stop at an old fashioned general store in North Carolina. Roger sets up his easel in a quiet valley with a stream in the background. D
1:30 pm
Sew It All "Dart Details, Ellen Switzer" Learn how to draft a pencil skirt pattern with quick-and-easy ruffled roses. D
2:00 pm
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "By The Big Lake" Marianne and Mary share how to take inspiration directly from an antique quilt. They will also demonstrate making 2" and 4" half square triangles with a special ruler. D
2:30 pm
Hometime "Homes for a Home Show" Dean and Miriam document the construction of two new homes, built inside a home and garden show. D
3:00 pm
Woodsmith Shop "Table Saw Jigs & Accessories" Make perfect crosscuts and get tight-fitting tenons with your table saw. The editors of Woodsmith magazine show you how to build a couple of easy-to-build table saw jigs that guarantee perfect results every time.G
3:30 pm
This Old House "Bedford Project, Part 5 of 16" Host Kevin O'Connor meets with landscape designer Jenn Nawada Evans to see her plan for the rambling site. The first order of business is reclaiming a good percentage of the backyard from invasive vines and brambles that have been encroaching on the lawn for years. Landscape contractor Roger Cook and his crew make quick work of it, using a skid steer loader with a brush hog attachment. D
4:00 pm
Ask This Old House "Insulating a Wall; Repointing a Fieldstone Foundation" Host Kevin O'Connor works with an insulation contractor to show the proper way to insulate a wall using fiberglass batts. Then Kevin, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner repoint a fieldstone foundation. D
4:30 pm
Growing a Greener World "Locavore Gardens and Landscapes" One of the most important trends of food and environmental security today is to eat local, eat seasonal and grow your own in an earth-friendly way. And while some people want to grow their own food on the land they have, they don't know how. Others know how but don't have the land to do it. D
5:00 pm
Moyers & Company "Between Two Worlds: Life on the Border" No writer understands the border culture between Mexico and the United States more intimately than Luis Alberto Urrea, this week's guest on Moyers & Company. His own life is the stuff of great novels. Son of a Mexican father and Anglo mother, Urrea grew up first in Tijuana and then just across the border in San Diego. D
6:00 pm
William and Mary William is hired by a gang of bikers to give one of their members a massive send off. They want to do a final bike ride with the deceased's body attached to his bike, wearing his leathers and helmet.G
7:00 pm
Outdoor Idaho "Working for Wildlife" Professionals and volunteers are in forests and fields - even cities - throughout Idaho working to increase knowledge about wildlife and its chances for survival. Cameras capture "deer tackling" in eastern Idaho; follow scientists and volunteers through deep snows to radio collar the seldom-seen elusive wolverine; and visit a woman raising orphan bears in her backyard in Garden City, adjacent to Boise.G
7:30 pm
Oregon Field Guide "Bald Eagle Recovery, Cyclocross, Jim Anderson" Cameras capture video of eagles in the largest wintering grounds for the birds in the 48 contiguous states. The episode also provides an update on the bird's removal from the Endangered Species List and includes a climb up into an eagle nest.G
8:00 pm
Finding Your Roots "Sanjay Gupta, Margaret Cho and Martha Stewart" All children of first- or second-generation immigrants, the three subjects share the peculiar burdens of their heritage. The episode heads to India, Korea and Poland to catch a glimpse of three distinct yet oddly overlapping experiences of families leaving their homes and becoming Americans. Part 8 of 10G
9:00 pm
Masterpiece Mystery! "Sherlock, Series II - A Scandal In Belgravia" Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman) are plunged into a case of blackmail involving crafty dominatrix Irene Adler, whose motto is "know when you are beaten." It seems she has incriminating photos of a session with a member of the British royal family. She and Sherlock feel an attraction even as they strive to thwart each other's goal.G
10:30 pm
New Tricks "Setting Out Your Stall" The UCOS team reinvestigates a sensitive case when new information links the unexplained death of popular trader, found dead near her stall at Cook Street Market, to a series of recent drug rapes in East London. The team members look into her private life and past for clues while trying to stay out of the way of the other investigation.G
11:30 pm
Official Best of Fest "Cheating" Two award-winning short films illustrate lessons about cheating. From Ireland Rear View features a taxi driver who is presented with a dilemma. From the United States comes Fool Me Once, a film about a game of deception and greed.G


text:
If you've been waiting for the iPhone 5 to hit the exploded t-shirt series, your wait is over. Tee Trilogy has now brought their trademark style to Apple's newest device, and the Exploded iPhone 5 t-shirt is available in both asphalt (dark gray) and silver (light gray) for your geeky pleasure.
Shirts are 100 percent cotton American Apparel style 2001 with a soft-hand screenprint.
SHIRTS WILL SHIP on MONDAY OCTOBER 29
Note the shipping date above and if the iPhone 5, or any of the their other exploded shirts appeal to you, get your orders in accordingly.
Source: Exploded iPhone 5 t-shirt


text:
Mel or python script to import Solidworks
Discuss Simlab 3D Plugins developed for Autodesk Maya
1 post • Page 1 of 1
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Thu Oct 26, 2017 6:07 pm
Mel or python script to import Solidworks
Can the Solidworks importer be scripted? When I echo all commands, I don't see anything useful for importing a file, just a bunch of progressBar updates. I have a slew of files to import, and it would be helpful to let mel or python select the files for me. Thanks.
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
This is the first time I've ever hosted a challenge so I hope you'll stick with me throughout the year! It's going to be a learning process for sure. I fell in love with so many debut authors and series this past year that I just couldn't get the idea for this challenge out of my head! I'm hoping that it works out and I can keep it up in future years. :-)
The Books:
- This challenge is specifically focused on YA and MG "seconds" being published between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2012. This includes sequels (the second book in a series only) and companion novels!(If you want a "bonus" challenge that pairs well with this, be sure to check out Shanyn @ Chick Loves Lit's Sophomore Reading Challenge!)
- I've started a Goodreads list HERE
that can help you keep up with some of the upcoming sequels/companions (there are 95 books on the
list so far!). Be aware
that this list is not necessarily comprehensive, although I've been
trying my best to keep it updated.
- This list is just the US sequels being released in 2012. I'll openly admit that I don't keep up with foreign releases. If you live in another country, feel free to post reviews for newly released sequels in your country!
- The books must be read between January 1 and December 21, 2012 to count towards the challenge. I know some people have been lucky enough to read some sequels prior to 2012, but those won't be counted towards this challenge.
- The goal of the SSC will be to read sequels/companion novels! *duh* There are four different levels that you can choose to participate at:
- Level 1 (Beginner): 1-4 books
- Level 2 (Intermediate): 5-8 books
- Level 3 (Advanced): 8-12 books
- Level 4 (Crazy): 13+ books
- Anyone can join! You don't have to be a blogger specifically, but you do need to review the sequels that you read somewhere (such as Goodreads, LibraryThing, Shelfari, etc.) in English
- There will occasionally be giveaways! (Still TBD...but they'll be for participants only)
- You can join anytime! Just set your goal and get started!
I'd love it immensely if you could write up a brief post on your blog (if you're a blogger) saying that you're going to join in the challenge (but you don't have to and I'll still <3 you for signing up). If you don't have a blog, link up to your profile where you will post reviews (Goodreads, etc.). Feel free to include the button from above (or make your own brand new one to share)!


text:
Shop these wine deals under $20 and save.
You may not know who Kevin Judd is, but you've probably enjoyed his wines. Judd was the first winemaker at Cloudy Bay, the winery that put New Zealand on the wine map. Judd's wines, especially his Sauvignon Blancs were vibrant, rich, complex and startlingly new. While there are other first-rate Sauvignon Blancs - and other wine types - from New Zealand, it was the notoriety of the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc that made it possible for other producers in the country to achieve worldwide success.
Kevin Judd
Judd left Cloudy Bay a few years ago and started a new winery called Greywacke (pronounced gray-wacky) sourcing fruit from the Marlborough region not far from the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island. At Greywacke - named for bedrock that is found in vineyards throughout New Zealand - the focus will be on Sauvignon Blanc along with Pinot Noir and from time to time, a little bit of Gewurztraminer.
The new releases of Greywacke wines are just arriving in the US; I tasted three of them last week with some friends at a wonderful Thai restaurant named Yindee in Chicago; if ever there was a cuisine to pair with tangy, expressive Sauvignon Blanc, this is it! The first wine we tried was the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc. One whiff of this wine and you know instantly the variety you're dealing with, as aromas of gooseberry and lime jump out of the glass. Medium-full, this is very rich on the palate and has zippy acidity and plenty of spice in the finish. If you've never had a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, here is a classic example of a steel-aged version with all its power and complexity. Enjoy this over the next 2-3 years; it paired perfectly with our shrimp rolls and scallop nuggets. ($20)
Then we moved on to the 2010 Wild Sauvignon, so named as Judd used indigenous or "wild" yeasts for the fermentation of this wine in old French barriques. About two-thirds of the wine underwent malo-lactic fermentation in barrels and afterwards, the wine was transferred out of barrels and left on its lees for a further four months before bottling.
The aromas here are quite intense, though they are somewhat more subtle than the regular wine; there are perfumes of gooseberry and pear that are heavenly. While I normally am not a big fan of Sauvignon Blancs that have been fermented and/or aged in oak, the wood treatment works beautifully with this wine. Wood aging can also add texture to white wine and is there ever richness on the palate with this wine! This has an extremely long finish with outstanding persistence and vibrant acidity; the complexity of this wine is extremely impressive. There is plenty of spice -this certainly held its own paired with red and green curry, not an easy trick - and the wine lingers on in the mouth with amazing varietal purity. One of my dining companions compared this to the finest Pouilly-Fumé he had ever tried; as for myself, in the 30 plus years I have been in the wine business, this is among the three or four finest examples of Sauvignon Blanc I have ever tasted! This is worth every penny of its $30 price tag and I urge you to purchase this wine while it is still available. Congratulations, Kevin!
We finished with the 2010 Pinot Noir, a beautifully made version with rich, ripe black cherry fruit and notable wood notes. If this wine did not impress up initially, well, it would be difficult for just about any wine to do that after the two examples of Sauvignon. However, the wine did open up nicely after thirty minutes, revealing a more floral side to the aromas. The tannins are nicely balanced and there is good acidity. We all agreed that the wine is just a bit too young and that another year in the bottle would do wonders. This wine, incidentally, was a fine accompaniment to various types of Thai soup. ($40).
P.S. I did meet Kevin Judd about eight or nine years ago in New Zealand and found him to be a very down-to-earth, humble person. He wouldn't go out of his way to tell you this, but he also happens to be one of the world's greatest vineyard photographers. In fact, the gorgeous photos of leaves and grapes that grace the Greywacke labels are by Kevin and they make for a striking package. Kevin and I, by the way, have the same photo agent, so we love talking about photography just as much as about wine. Believe me, I learn a lot about both topics from Kevin!


text:
Senior Graduation Ads are now available for purchase in the 2013-2014 Akron-Westfield Yearbook.
Graduation Ads cost $25 and can be purchased by family and friends to say something special to the graduating Senior. This might include words of encouragement and praise, a poem or song, or just a few words to tell your graduate how proud you are of him or her.
Grad Ads can also include a photo.
Grad Ads are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be ordered by contacting Mr. Thonstad at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Misc Clip Of The Week: Old Man Explains How To Properly Eat The Pum Pum & Gives "Getting Women Hot" Tips!
Dance with a Cuban Lady?
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:
Text Size Large SizeMedium SizeSmall Size Color Scheme Black SchemeWhite SchemeGrey SchemePaper Scheme
Dreaming of the Breaking Dawn
Post-eclipse; Bella and Edward and Bella's first demand. Lots of teasing, a little turn of the tables, and then...well, you will have to read it... The became much more than I originally meant for it to...it has become a fluffy story of the last days of Bella's life in Forks.... COMPELTE
I don't usually like post-eclipse stories, I would prefer to write Edward's point of view from something I have already read, but this just came to me. I have it rated Adult now, but I really don't think it will ever get to that point, I want to keep it in the same voice and I could never see Stephenie writing anything graphic...plus, the story isn't there yet...they may not...=o)
1. Demands
Rating 5/5 Word Count 1075 Review this Chapter
I shouldn't be so nervous. I asked for this. We have been married for a week, we have been sharing a bed for almost two years; but this is different. Today was the day, an event.
It was still early, but in a house full of people who never sleep, I assume it wasn't that early. None the less, after showering and getting dressed, everything carefully picked out for such an event, as if there is appropriate attire for something like this, I am back in Edward's room – our room – curled up in the middle of the bed waiting for my husband's return. Thought very comfortable around my new family, I didn't move around them too much when Edward was not present. I felt like it was hard enough living with a human for them, I did not want to make it worse by hanging around them when unnecessary. Besides, I had a lot to think about this morning.
Husband! I grimace to myself. I don't know that I will ever get use to that. Perhaps I will…after a century or so.
The wedding had been okay, for a wedding. My dad had taken it gracefully enough, maybe more so that I had even. Realizing Edward was never going to leave me again Charlie had decided that he was not a bad guy, not even when he planned on taking his daughter away. If only he knew how away Edward was really going to take me.
Renee was a little more difficult, I had to ask Edward to listen for her to arrive to kidnap me and take me back to Florida by force. She was convinced that I had been brainwashed and would never had made this decision on my own. If only she knew the decisions I had made. Loving a vampire, becoming a vampire; these seem like something bigger than just deciding to marry someone when I was eighteen. The truth is they were easier, not that the first was a choice, it just was from the first time I saw him.
Now, eight days later, another decision I had made, a stipulation to the marriage, was about to be fulfilled. We were going to try. Today.
Edward would be back soon, I still hate it when he is gone. I know he has to hunt but I was anxious for the day I could go with him. He didn't like when I voiced these types of thoughts, he was still trying to postpone my change. That was not going to happen, but it wouldn't stop him from trying.
Thankfully though, he had taken Alice with him. That would not have been pleasant this morning. Alice was one family member who very obviously didn't mind my presence; in fact, she was absolutely elated by it. She did not mind bursting into our room without warning or sneaking up on me if I was alone in the house. She could also see the future, and today I didn't want her to see this or at least I didn't want her to tell me she saw this. I blushed at this.
"I will truly miss that," Edward sighed. Startled, I looked up at my husb— Edward. He just smiled my favorite crooked smile; I think he liked scaring me.
I just rolled my eyes. He had taken to listing the human things he would miss when he changed me, always noting his affinity for the rush of blood in my cheeks that happened so often.
"What are you thinking about?" he laughed.
"N-nothing…" I stammered. He was curved around me on the bed without me even realizing it, his face in my hair. I squirmed around so that I could face him, smiling. "How are you?" I asked so to move the conversation away from me.
He searched me with his unbelievably beautiful eyes – ocher today after the hunt – "I am fine, Bella love. How are you?" He wasn't going to let it go.
"I was just thinking about today…and Alice…" I trailed off, the blood rushing back to my face.
His smiled widened with understanding. "She would be just as embarrassed as you are to see that." I wasn't sure that was true.
I assume so that I would relax, Edward pressed his lips against my forehead softly. "Is that all I get after spending an entire night in this bed by myself?" I teased.
"You didn't even know I was gone until you woke up this morning, you were long asleep before we left," he chuckled. "Besides, in order for us to do this, I had to take every precaution."
I had to roll my eyes at him again. He was so worried about this, so convinced that he was capable of hurting me, I was certain of just the opposite.
Putting his had under my chin he raised my head so that our lips would meet. My heart raced as it always did when we were this close. He lips softly moving over mine, he smiled. "Hmm, it will be a shame when that doesn't happen anymore." I pulled my face from his and searched his expression. He looked sad, and stressed.
"You know, it isn't happening today…unless you want to get it over with tonight?" I told him quietly.
He just smiled and pulled my face to his again. This time the kiss was more urgent, more passionate. His hands moved from my hair and chin to my waist. He pulled me closer to him, if that was possible. I wrapped my leg around his hip. He moved from kissing my lips, to my jaw, to my neck, and finally across my collarbone. I pressed against him, my hands wrapped in his hair. Breathless, he pulled away. "Ready?"
"Umm, yeah, but I thought that was pretty clear?" Why did he stop?
Amusement filled his face, "Bella, we are not doing this here, remember?"
I did. "Oh, yeah, but when you kiss me like that I barely remember my name." Now he rolled his eyes.
"Our meadow?" he asked, knowing the answer. We had talked about this. Everything had started there; it was only appropriate that this happen there. No one would be around, especially six vampires with exceptional hearing.
"Let's go!" I wasn't as nervous anymore. I was ready.
- Author
- Anuddaone
- Rating
1 2 3 4 5
- Reviews
- 155
- Words
- 38886
- Views
- 1
- Published
- 12 May 08
- Updated
- 13 Jul 08
- Status
- Complete


text:
The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of thirty million souls to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet. Read more...
- Format: MP3 What's this?
- [-] Other Available FormatsOur PriceNew & Used MarketplaceWorld War Z (Audio Compact Disc - Abridged)
Published: 2007-10-16
Publisher: Random House Audio Publishing Group$14.99
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Gr
- Date: Sept 2006
From the book
WARNINGS GREATER CHONGQING, THE UNITED FEDERATION OF CHINA [At its prewar height, this region boasted a population of over thirty-five million people. Now, there are barely fifty thousand. Reconstruction funds have been slow to arrive in this part of the country, the government choosing to concentrate on the more densely populated coast. There is no central power grid, no running water besides the Yangtze River. But the streets are clear of rubble and the local "security council" has prevented any postwar outbreaks. The chairman of that council is Kwang Jingshu, a medical doctor who, despite his advanced age and wartime injuries, still manages to make house calls to all his patients.] The first outbreak I saw was in a remote village that officially had no name. The residents called it "New Dachang," but this was more out of nostalgia than anything else. Their former home, "Old Dachang," had stood since the period of the Three Kingdoms, with farms and houses and even trees said to be centuries old. When the Three Gorges Dam was completed, and reservoir waters began to rise, much of Dachang had been disassembled, brick by brick, then rebuilt on higher ground. This New Dachang, however, was not a town anymore, but a "national historic museum." It must have been a heartbreaking irony for those poor peasants, to see their town saved but then only being able to visit it as a tourist. Maybe that is why some of them chose to name their newly constructed hamlet "New Dachang" to preserve some connection to their heritage, even if it was only in name. I personally didn't know that this other New Dachang existed, so you can imagine how confused I was when the call came in. The hospital was quiet; it had been a slow night, even for the increasing number of drunk-driving accidents. Motorcycles were becoming very popular. We used to say that your Harley-Davidsons killed more young Chinese than all the GIs in the Korean War. That's why I was so grateful for a quiet shift. I was tired, my back and feet ached. I was on my way out to smoke a cigarette and watch the dawn when I heard my name being paged. The receptionist that night was new and couldn't quite understand the dialect. There had been an accident, or an illness. It was an emergency, that part was obvious, and could we please send help at once. What could I say? The younger doctors, the kids who think medicine is just a way to pad their bank accounts, they certainly weren't going to go help some "nongmin" just for the sake of helping. I guess I'm still an old revolutionary at heart. "Our duty is to hold ourselves responsible to the people." Those words still mean something to me . . . and I tried to remember that as my Deer bounced and banged over dirt roads the government had promised but never quite gotten around to paving. I had a devil of a time finding the place. Officially, it didn't exist and therefore wasn't on any map. I became lost several times and had to ask directions from locals who kept thinking I meant the museum town. I was in an impatient mood by the time I reached the small collection of hilltop homes. I remember thinking, This had better be damned serious. Once I saw their faces, I regretted my wish. There were seven of them, all on cots, all barely conscious. The villagers had moved them into their new communal meeting hall. The walls and floor were bare cement. The air was cold and damp. Of course they're sick, I thought. I asked the villagers who had been taking care of these people. They said no one, it wasn't "safe."...
"An 'oral history' of the global war the evil brain-chewers came within a hair of winning. Zombies are among us--turn on your television if you don't believe it. But, Brooks reassures us, even today, human fighters are hunting down the leftovers, and we're winning. [His] iron-jaw narrative is studded with practical advice on what to do when the zombies come, as they surely will. A literate, ironic, strangely tasty treat." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Max Brooks has charted the folly of a disaster response based solely on advanced technologies and brute force in this step-by-step guide to what happened in the Zombie War. He details with extraordinary insight how in the face of institutional missteps and greed, people in unexpected ways achieve unique, creative, and effective strategies to survive and fight back. Brooks's account of the path to recovery and reconstruction after the war is fascinating, too. World War Z provides us with a starting point, at least, a basic blueprint from which to build a popular understanding of how, when, and why such a disaster came to be, and how small groups and individuals survived." - Jeb Weisman, Ph.D.,Director of Strategic Technologies, National Center for Disaster Preparedness
"Possesses more creativity and zip than entire crates of other new fiction titles. Think Mad Max meets The Hot Zone . . . It's Apocalypse Now, pandemic-style. Creepy but fascinating." - USA TODAY
"Prepare to be entranced by this addictively readable oral history of the great war between humans and zombies. . . . Will grab you as tightly as a dead man's fist. A." - Entertainment Weekly, EW Pick
"Probably the most topical and literate scare since Orson Welles' War of the Worlds radio broadcast. . . . This is action-packed social-political satire with a global view." - Dallas Morning News
"Brooks [is] America's most prominent maven on the living dead. . . . Chilling. . . . It is gripping reading and a scathing indictment of weak responses to crises real and over-hyped." - Hartford Courant
"A sober, frequently horrifying and even moving account. . . . Brooks has delivered a full-blown horror novel, laced with sharp social and political observations and loads of macabre, gruesome imagery. . . . The real horror of World War Z comes from the all-too-plausible responses of human beings and governments to the menace." - Fangoria
"A horror fan's version of Studs Terkel's The Good War. . . . Like George Romero's Dead trilogy, World War Z is another milestone in the zombie mythology." - Booklist
"Brooks commits to detail in a way that makes his nightmare world creepily plausible. . . . Far more affecting than anything involving zombies really has any right to be. . . . The book . . . opens in blood and guts, turns the world into an oversized version of hell, then ends with and affirmation of humanity's ability to survive the worst the world has to offer. It feels like the right book for the right times, and that's the eeriest detail of all." - A.V. Club, The Onion
"The best science fiction has traditionally been steeped in social commentary. World War Z continues that legacy. . . . We haven't been this excited about a book without pictures since--well, since ever." - Metro
"Each story locks together perfectly to create a wonderful, giddy suspense. Brooks also has the political savvy to take advantage of any paranoia a modern reader might feel. . . . The perfect book for all us zombie junkies." - Paste
"This infectious and compelling book will have nervous readers watching the streets for zombies. Recommended." - Library Journal


text:
Get Your Free Audiobook
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
Publisher's Summary
In their quest to gain control of the Solar System, the Daleks have taken posession of the Time Destructor, a weapon which threatens the safety of all who stand in their way. As they head up an alliance of alien races bent on destroying the human race, in their midst is none other than the treacherous Guardian of the Solar System, Mavic Chen.
A dangerous chase ensues across volcanos, jungles, deserts, and futuristic cities, as the Doctor and his companions struggle to prevent the Daleks' plans coming to fruition. The stakes are high, and for the first time in the programme's history the lives of two TARDIS travellers are lost....
Peter Purves (who played Steven in the story) narrates these thirteen episodes, only two of which survive in the television archives. Included is the special 'teaser', Mission To The Unknown, which was transmitted some weeks before the master plan itself was unleashed.
This story marks the first appearance, here playing space agent Bret Vyon, of Nicholas Courtney, who would later create the recurring role of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart. Jean Marsh and Adrienne Hill also star as companions Sara Kingdom and Katarina.
More from the same
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
5 Stars0
4 Stars0
3 Stars1
2 Stars0
1 Stars0
5 Stars0
4 Stars1
3 Stars0
2 Stars0
1 Stars0
5 Stars0
4 Stars0
3 Stars0
2 Stars1
1 Stars0
- David
- 23-08-2007
Magnum Opus of the Daleks
This is the audio soundtrack from the 1965 Doctor Who serial: "The Daleks' Masterplan" - starring William Hartnell in the title role--the original actor to play the part. This is one of many early stories that no longer exist (as video) in their entirety in the BBC archives, as they were among those deleted when the BBC was purging its video archives in the early 70's.
Dalekmania was in full swing at this point, and this twelve part story from the third season is simply space opera done Dalek style. The Daleks aren't just talking about universal domination here, they're doing something about it. The story opens with Doctor stumbling across a base of operations on the planet Kemball, from which the Daleks intend to launch a final conquest of everything in collusion with a number of power-hungry galactic leaders, including the traitorous Mavic Chen, guardian of our Solar System!
Action shifts from Kemball to numerous otherworldly and earth-based locales throughout time which lends an expansive feel to the story. Like many early Dalek stories, the Daleks are well characterized here and at their scheming best. The supporting cast is wonderful, and includes an extremely moving act of self-sacrifice by companion Katarina, as well as the welcome return of fellow time lord, The Meddling Monk.
There is some hammy dialogue in a few of the episodes as writer Terry Nation doesn't seem to understand the difference between "solar system", "galaxy" and "universe"; however, if you can overlook this The Daleks' Masterplan can be a real treat alternating between drama, humour and an engaging chase across time and space.
Note: episode 7 was aired on Christmas and is a bit of a self-aware slapstick run-around, ending with Hartnell turning to the camera wishing the audience a good holiday (which is much maligned by fans, however given Hartnell's love of the program is somewhat fitting). It is nice to see it included here.
Fans of the era won't be disappointed.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
- David
- 08-03-2008
The First Doctor Lives Again
This is the audio track from a 1963 BBC TV (with the first Doctor, William Hartnell) program with naration to fill in the blanks. It's sort of like an old radio show. Dated perhaps, but hey, it's Dr. Who - - battling the Daleks no less. This is a 13 part story, which was the longest of any Dr. Who story. Since it's so long, the plot wanders. Dr. Who finds himself on the planet Mira, then later on a valcano planet, then on a silent movie set, then back in ancient Egypt, and so forth. At 5 hours long, it would be good for a plane trip. Campy enough not to be too stodgey, but serious enough not to be silly.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
- K. Savage
- 07-04-2013
Two stories in one
This contains the stand-alone episode "Mission to the Unknown", as well as the 12-part "Daleks' Master Plan". Mission to the Unknown sets up the events of the larger story arc.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
- Chris Coyne
- 10-05-2015
Epic Story.
Still a great story. I can listen to this adventure over and over again and never get tired.
- Loraki
- 13-01-2015
Great Story!
The last episode is the best! Intense and spellbinding! But the cost of victory is high! I recommend this highly!
- Brad
- 31-03-2006
Totally Lame
I consider myself a huge Dr. Who fan, but this is too much. It's not a question of audio production, the audio's fine, it's the plot which is completely lame. Slow, uninteresting, and then downright braindead when the plot finally "thickens," the storyline revolves around a very predicatble powerplay between two cardboard figures. Ardent Dr. Who fans will avoid this one like the bird flu.
3 of 13 people found this review helpful
- Ned
- 22-05-2007
Essential classic
The most epic Doctor Who storyline every produced but sadly lost. Thankfully, here we have cast member Peter Purves providing an unintrusive commentary on an excellent quality recording of the lost shows' soundtrack.
An epic 13 episodes long, it manages to thrill, amuse and delight throughout with twists, turns and even a comic Christmas episode part way through. If you're a true fan, you need to hear this.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
- phillip
- 23-06-2011
Master of All Daleks Plan
Being too young to of seen this televised gem (1 week old) i have always wondered what it played out like back then, so i got the book and devoured every printed word. Now available to me in all its audio glory from Audible i sat and listened to this epic adventure..
What a masterpiece of vintage Dr Who even including the Doctor-lite episode 'Misson to the Unknown' aired on my date of birth which sets up the grand plan of the daleks in their quest for universal domination. Bare in mind the tale is 12 episodes long at 25 minutes a piece so i would advise short chunks then comeback to it when time is available to you.
Overall a thrilling adventure that grips you till the devastating outcome and loss of companions are felt. This is Dr who at its famous best. 10/10
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
- Anonymous User
- 20-11-2017
it was the best hartnell audio I have listened to. buy it now. hdhdhd hddhhdd
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
- paul
- 04-10-2018
missing Dr who
excellent way to hear a long lost dr who story. this story is an essential part of dr who audio soundtracks.
- Amazon Customer
- 22-06-2007
Oh dear....
So you're thinking of downloading Dr Who: The Dalek's Master Plan. First, ask yourself this very important question:
Are you a Dr Who maniac who loves all things DW no matter how naff and is fascinated by the 60's stories that are only availible as sound tracks due to the infamous BBC archiving policies?
If the answer is 'no' please walk away right now.
There is a lot wrong with this product and not much right with it.
Let's start with the good things:
You get a lot for your money
It's interesting to hear the 'lost' TV stories
er.... it's got daleks in it.
Now for the not so good:
The story provides a new definition of incoherency. It's very very long. It goes on mayor detours (the best of which being the Christmas episode, also one of the worst episodes of all time according to fan sites).
The naration lacks any kind of enthusiasm or pathos, sounding instead like a retired Blue Peter presenter sat in a small room.
It's reallly quite boring, quite often.
This one is for Dr Who completeists only I'm affraid!
2 of 10 people found this review helpful


text:
Selecting your vehicle's make, model, and year allows us to display only parts and items specific to your car's model and year.
Part# RWS153
1 Review
Sale Price: $650.99
Part Type: (R) = Authentic reproduction of the original GM product
Years: 1978-1988
Sold As: KIT
2018 Monte Carlo Catalog Page: 147
Certain items which exceed standard size are exempt from free shipping promotions. These items are noted in your cart at checkout.
Any package that measures over 48" in length, and/or 30" in width or height, is subject to an additional handling surcharge of $15.95 per package. Unusually shaped packages such as cylinders or drums are also subject to this charge, as are unusual exterior packaging materials such as plastic or cloth.
Let OPGI do the shopping for you with these money-saving, complete reproduction wheel kits! For advice on sizes, please call our tech staff. Our wheels are D.O.T. approved for normal street use.
(4) Reproduction wheels (specify size)
(4) Matching reproduction trim rings
(4) Matching Rally Dish with center caps
(20) Lug nuts


text:
- Inside Athletics
- Tickets
- Fan Zone
- Media Zone
- Social
- Shop
- Donate Now
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 23, 2008) - The ETSU men's soccer was defeated by UNC Asheville in its second and final exhibition game of the season Saturday night in front of a capacity crowd at Memorial Stadium in Asheville, N.C., 3-1.
UNC Asheville jumped out to a big lead in the first half scoring three goals. Caleb Alexander scored an unassisted goal in the 3rd minute to give the Bulldogs an early 1-0 lead.
Jake Hagedorn added another goal in the 30th minute, and Branden Lassen deflected a ball past the ETSU keeper in the 40th minute to make the score 3-0.
ETSU bounced back in the second half as they made adjustments to the Bulldog pressure. Freshman Aliyu Surgi (
ETSU created a couple more opportunities as Surgi had two more chances that that could have tied the game. The Bucs also had a goal taken away by an off-sides call late in the match.
The Bucs were outshot in the game 14-10, but had an 8-4 shot advantage in the second half. ETSU also had an advantage in corners, 5-4. Defensively Cade Jones (
The Bucs are back in action Friday at 5 p.m. as they will host
Please visit www.ETSUBucs.com for more information on men's soccer or any of the other Buccaneer athletic teams.


text:
Before 20-year-old Delray Beach twins Rashad and Tashad Gardenhire got a "yes" vote from Simon Cowell for the new season of "The X Factor," they'd heard a lot of "no."
The story of how they went from being homeless and sleeping in a car last winter to the possibility of a rewarding entertainment career this fall is complicated, but is at its essence one of faith, determination and love.
Speaking just a few feet away from the stage at Delray Beach's Arts Garage, where they will give their first headlining concert performance on Sept. 19, Tashad says, "We are blessed."
"So blessed," echoes Rashad, before his brother has even finished.
"Everywhere they go, they lift people up," says Drew Tucker, director of education and outreach at the Arts Garage, where he mentors the brothers by providing musical and educational instruction in exchange for work. "They have this incredible ability to lift people's spirits."
Personable, articulate and polite, the brothers, fraternal twins, were in state care almost since birth, they say, returning to their drug-addicted birth mother for a spell, and then at age 4 to foster care, where they bounced between "some scary" situations, eventually landing with a woman who adopted them.
Those years were stable, but at about 14, their teenage rambunctiousness became too much for their mother, who had other foster children in her Delray Beach house. She gave them one option: the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Live Oak.
"I'm not going to lie, we were acting up. I had a lot of anger," Tashad says, "But it was juvenile mischief. We were, you know, just being boys. It didn't have to be like that."
After a year in Live Oak, the call they expected from their mother to return home did not come. Tashad eventually did leave after 18 months due to what he says was "an altercation." He returned to his mother's, where he attended Atlantic High School and won acclaim for his singing, finishing first in the school's "Atlantic Idol" contest, he says. For his junior year, he turned his singing talent into a scholarship to American Heritage in Boca Raton.
But Tashad calls these years "the hardest time in my life," because he was separated from his brother. Rashad had decided to spend more than four years at the youth ranch for the discipline, structure and respect he received. He attended Suwannee High School and played football, and the ranch helped him get a scholarship to Santa Fe College and an apartment in Gainesville.
"They set me up really nice," he says.
But ill-equipped to navigate adult responsibilities on their own, that's about the time it all started to go wrong. Rashad started hanging out with "the wrong people," and stopped studying, eventually losing his scholarship. He also neglected several traffic tickets (including a seat-belt violation, speeding and driving with a suspended license), which earned him a 15-day jail sentence.
Last fall, he moved back to South Florida, where Tashad was living in a moldy apartment on a rough side of Lantana, juggling two low-paying retail jobs. The two lived together until a trip to the emergency room (Tashad believes his severe respiratory ailment was caused by mold) produced medical bills that finally tipped their precarious finances over.
With no one willing to take them in, last winter they spent several weeks sleeping in random spots around Delray Beach, including in a relative's car.
"In the morning, we had to keep down low, so kids going to school didn't see us," Tashad says.
It was at this low point that the brothers, improbably, committed themselves to a plan to become a singing act called Double Trouble and to get themselves in front of Simon Cowell on "The X Factor." And things started to click.
A friend took them in. Tashad got a job as a prep cook at a local restaurant. Rashad began taking classes at Palm Beach State College. And they started singing. A lot.
"We would sing at the train station, in the stairwell at Palm Beach State, everywhere. We'd just be singing," Tashad says, smiling.
They looked online and found the closest "X Factor" audition was in Charleston, S.C., in March. With no way to get there, they could think of only one person to rescue them: Judy McMahon, their third-grade teacher from Banyan Creek Elementary School. But it had been years since they last spoke to the woman they call Momma J.
"She said, 'When do you need to be there? I'll drive you,'" Tashad recalls with lingering amazement.
McMahon, a music teacher, formed a relationship with the two early on. "She took us to Disney World and bought us our first pair of Air Jordans," Tashad says. She had also encouraged them to sing.
When speaking about "The X Factor" auditions, where they were surrounded by thousands of other entertainers like themselves in a downtown arena, the brothers sound like they visited another planet.
"It was so … I can't even describe how amazing it was," Tashad says, burying his face in his hands.
While Momma J waited outside, the brothers aced multiple rounds of auditions in front of gradually more important looking people. Their relentless energy and optimism, which producers made note of even while the brothers were in line to audition, are big selling points, they were told.
They returned home, and soon got the call: "The X Factor" wanted them back for the final audition in Charleston — the "live" version in front of Cowell and the other judges that would be taped for the opening four segments of "The X Factor." Again, Double Trouble nailed it with a song requested by Cowell himself, the Bill Withers' classic "Ain't No Sunshine."
The four "yes" votes should have earned them a trip to Los Angeles for the main "X Factor" competition. But no: A background check turned up the hundreds of dollars outstanding in Rashad's old traffic tickets. They'd only made a couple of payments to a collection agency, and could only provide paperwork for one. Soon, they got a call that the show had to make some "cuts." While they can be seen on televised promos for "The X Factor" audition episodes airing this week and next, Double Trouble will not be seen in the L.A. shows. [A representative for "The X Factor" said she could not comment on the brothers' status on the show.]
"I cried a lot," says Tashad, sitting next to Rashad. "… But he's my brother."
That's when Drew Tucker heard about their situation and brought them on at the Arts Garage. At first he was skeptical: Would they even show up? he wondered.
"We didn't even know something like this existed," Tashad says, looking around the Arts Garage concert space.
Tucker says he was still skeptical when he started having them assist with the Arts Garage summer camp.
"I'd come back in the room and the kids would be all over them like a jungle gym," Tucker says. "I'd hear all the time, 'Are the boys here? When are the boys coming back?' ... That's when I knew what kind of guys they were. I learned a long time ago to trust the instincts of kids."
Tucker says the twins now happily go about their jobs setting up shows, moving equipment, running errands, cleaning bathrooms, whatever is needed. Next Thursday that means singing, as they'll perform in front of a rapidly selling room of 150 seats. The show is a benefit, in which the Arts Garage will devote all proceeds to the brothers.
And just this week, Tucker helped Rashad and Tashad secure their own apartment in downtown Delray Beach.
"It's a pretty amazing story," Tucker says. "I think they have the chance to be special talents."
Double Trouble
When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19
Where: The Arts Garage, 180 NE First St., Delray Beach
Cost: $20-$30
Contact: 561-450-6357 or ArtsGarage.org
Get daily updates on South Florida entertainment and things to do at SouthFlorida.com, on Twitter at @BenCrandell and Instagram /BenCrandell.