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Ladies and gentlemen, I am your host of this event Assassin Blade. What better words can express the emotion going into tonight's atmosphere as I am excited for the finals of the EWN Championships! The bloggers who have made it tonight have proven a purpose in life and to everyone reading there blogs. They have proven day and day out that they are the best in the world and could handle the heat in the kitchen. Jelle1809 and Mr.onemanband, congrats on making it to the finals and proving to me, myself, and I that you gentlemen are truly workhorses. Ladies and gentlemen, when you are tuning your radio and reading this radio, remember that today we have made history in the EWN Championships. As the words tremble from my mouth to paper, it is an amazing atmosphere writing this blog and telling everyone that we have amazing bloggers here today. We have the best working this butts off to perform for the EWN community and I thank everyone that participate in this tournament and wish them good luck in tonight's finals!
Breaking News: Coming from the Championships, I have the latest breaking news. As of tonight, I am embarking on (Assassin Blade) a new mission that you will find out later on tonight and as my first vignette goes on the leader boards To everyone participating in the finals, good luck!
Next: An Interview with Jelle1809 and Stats Rankings
Welcome back.. My guest at this time is the man who is competing in the finals of the EWN Championship, Jelle1809!
1) What are your emotions of entering the last round of the EWN Championship Tournament?
I feel pretty great. See, it is the first time that I participate into one of these tourney's... So I'm a bit excited about it and I certainly hope I make the best out of it.
2) Do you believe you would make it?
Well, that's the big question isn't it. I hope so, but it's all up to the readers and the comments.
3) If you win the EWN Championship; who do you look forward to vsing in the upcoming months?
If I come out the victor of this tourney and win the EWN Championship, I would most like to face someone like Vanhooligan, Bodom, Akbar or B-Mac.
Thanks for the interview, Jelle1809. One quick anazlyazation on how the Jelle1809 would do with Akbar. Would be an interesting combo; but I am not hinting anything!
Stats Rankings
Lets look at the two finalists and there stats!
Jelle1809: Made it to the finals
Master of 4 Blogs
Has Graced the Forums 1,790 since January 2011
Mr.onemanband: He is called the "underdog"
Has a wallpaper of Bane!
Has as future references "Future EWN Champion!"
What an interesting turn about of actions and the two rookies are making it to our main events. Are you asking me who will win the Championship, do I have to? All right, next is the my projection of the winner!
Projection Time
When it comes to hard work, glory, and grit both Jelle1809 and Mr.onemanband it is evenly tied. Both men posses qualities that ties the readers and bloggers connection. Since day one, both men have proven that an underdog status can not take them down! While my hands are tied!
Projection: DRAW
Next: Interview with TheGreatOne
Blade's Vignette: "We are Coming!"
Welcome back.. my guest at this time is the man who has written a total of 92 blogs and in my opinion could of made it to the finals.. TheGreatOne!
1) Did you enjoy vsing Mr.onemanband?
Just like Dean Ambrose/Christian, 1/100x you get lucky and beat me. Since that has already happened, 99 straight Ws for me.
2) Does it shift your momentum that you are not able to be in the finals?
Just drives that motivation to get better. Keep proving blog in and blog out that I'm the best on EWN.
Thanks for your time! A rivalry we can see sooner or later, I suppose only time will tell!
Ladies and Gentlemen, for his vignette please welcome Assassin Blade!
Blade: What, expecting someone else. I am the best proven blogger on this site and I will show it tonight. For all you fans waiting for the finals, I have one for you.. welcome Assassin Blade! We are coming, I said it day and day out. Welcome your new EWN Champion...awaits!
Breaking News: Coming from an amazing turn around, Assassin Blade has made a new blog show called Friday Night Blog Brawl. Stay toon after the EWN Championship to hear more.
Next.. Wise words from Blade
Later.. The Main Event: EWN Championship Finals!
We are back. I am still in the blog post and that means, I have some wise words for the challenger. Win at all cost and that means winning the championship glorifies you. Good luck and I will be waiting!
EWN Championship Song Of The Day: Gone by Fuel
EWN Championship PPV of the Day: Summerslam 2001
Commercial: To enter the EWN Championship, PM Assassin Blade for details as try outs for the tournament start January 1st 2014!
Next year.. be prepared for a new era and glorified champion! The EWN Championship 2 will be on EWN.com on June 21st 2014! Get ready for the bigger, better, and stronger!
Next EWN Event: EWN Night of Bloggers ( September 21st 2014)
Welcome back!
Ladies and Gentlemen, our main event of the evening. Please welcome both Jelle1809 and Mr.onemanband! Good luck to both participants and I am proud for everyone. Blog!
*Starting us off for the finals will be.. Jelle1809!
So I made into the finals for the EWN Championship with the topic Best WWE wrestler of the last decade spanning from 2003 - 2013. When I think of the best wrestler, I think of someone who can always entertain me, both Face as Heel. Someone that always guarantees to surprise me on-screen. For me that person is really easy. And in fact, the person's career who I chose out propelled to mega stardom during this time span. I present you, "The Rated R Suuuuperstar" Edge.
I think that most people here agrees with me that Edge is a larger than life superstar that just everybody liked (or loved to boo), and will be someone that will be long remembered. I still have it whenever I hear that "You think you know me", I totally mark out. Anyway he deserves it, just like every other (future) Hall Of Famer. Edge's legacy is that he raised the bar concerning Ladder matches during his tenure as tag team with Christian, granted they had great competition back in those days, when the Tag division really meant something. Teams like The Hardy's, MNM, Dudley's, etc.. What I'm trying to say is that they made the matches so much more impactful and spectacular.
But the most important thing for me in this blog, is Edge's success. If you look at what he's achieved you know that he lived his dream. For the record, Edge won 31 championships in WWE!! An astonishing amount of title reigns. These include:
· 11 time World Champion (the WWE Championship 4 times and the World Heavyweight Championship a record 7 times)
· 5 time Intercontinental Champion
· 1 time United States Champion
· 14 time World Tag Team Champion (a record 12 World Tag Team Championships and two WWE Tag Team Championships)
In addition to his championship accolades, Edge won the 2001 King of the Ring tournament, the first Money in the Bank contract in 2005 and in 2007, and the Royal Rumble match in 2010 making him the only wrestler in history to achieve all three of those accomplishments. Edge is also one of only three wrestlers (Kurt Angle and Big Show being the others) who has held every currently active male Championship in WWE. Not to forget, he is the youngest male WWE Hall Of Famer.
Thank you Edge!
Amazing blog, next up is Mr.onemanband!
It's mr.onemanband here in the finals of the EWN Championship.*
In this we have the topic of discussing the greatest wrestler of the past decade ?
We have so many choices from so many different company's. There are guys such as the obvious John Cena, The Undertaker, Kane, Stone Cold, HHH, Aj styles, Jeff Hardy, CM Punk,Daniel Bryan and etc.
You have all these choices but one and only one is in my head and is shown to be at the top of his game since day one.
The one the only .....Chris Jericho. Seriously who else would it be? He has been on his game since day one and (2003-2013)
Jericho in that he has place himself in main event after main event feud after feud he put on match after match. He also invented the money in the bank that help push guys careers and make awesome matches and moments in WWE history.
Look at the feuds he has had in the past decade . Jericho vs edge , Jericho vs Cena him and punk , him and hbk him and orton it doesnt matter who he's with he steals the show. Y2j may not have the titles of John Cena the accomplishment of hhh or hbk he might not have the streak. Chris has done it all tag titles , int titles, Whc. He has match of the years even though he has all these things he has one thing that I think puts him above the rest. He's a teacher. What I mean he develops talent and puts them over assuring that we get the best wrestling and he doesn't serve himself . He also revents himself with every single comeback . He went from y2j to the savior to the righteous man to the troll to the best in the world at what he does. He's been able to do that for 10 years .
So in the end Chris Jericho deserves it over the rest he has the titles , 5 star matches, the feuds, the drive, the compassion, the unselfishness to be consider above the rest.
Chris has the following to prove it to.
2x slammy award winner
9 time int champion
5 time world tag team champion
2 time WWE tag champion
3 time world heavyweight champion
He's a triple and grand slam champion
Wrestling Newsletter
3 time best interviews
Best interviews of decade
Feud of the year with hbk in 08
Match of the year 08 no mercy vs hbk
In their HOF in 2010
Wrestler of the year 08 09
Feud of the year with hbk 08
Most hated in 08
I think the facts prove it themselves . Jelle might go with Cena or the undertaker hhh or someone but think about it who has really done all they can and stills strives for more than himself?*
Chris Jericho*
Blade: Excellent blogs. While it's not over! As I said in my final vignette I am entering the championship. While I gave up that spot to... TheGreatOne. Good luck!
1, 1 greatest superstar of the decade. Who is it? 03-13, to me there really isn't any question in ones mind when you be unbiased like myself. The superstar who has been the greatest this past decade is none other than John Cena. Few if any can get a crowd on their feet like John Cena was his music hits. We don't need no lies as if some people claim they turn the channel when he is on. I know you boo just as much as the fans cheer. I actually believe the boos are stronger than the cheers the majority of the time. How does this make Cena the best superstar during the decade?
I could talk about how many times he won the WWE/world title during that time frame which is I believe is the most of any superstar. He has defeated everyone in his path. One of the reasons why John Cena is the best superstar in the WWE is because whoever is working with him can get over just by working with him. Say something bad about Cena, fans will react in either cheer or boo.....either way it is strong. You can get in a striking battle with Cena in the ring, you will hear boos and cheers again they are strong. Look at how many moments, John Cena has created some special back and forth type of moments. You could look back to Cena in Chicago at WM 22, Summerslam match vs Jericho, vs Punk at MITB, or vs RVD at ECW One Night Stand. I could go on and on of matches where fans are on both sides of the coin. Claim how bad of a wrestler he is all you want, but fans are always on the edge of their seat when Cena is out there in the squared circle. He is that wrestler that is on the top of the list, you either don't want him to win or you want him to win the most aka crowd. Even the fans out there who claim to hate Cena. Name me a guy on the roster who you want your favorite wrestler to beat on a ppv while there live? You are telling me Cena wouldn't be at the top of the list of guys you want to see beaten by your fav wrestler while you are in the crowd?
That is what I mean, beating John Cena, Stone Cold, The Rock, Ric Flair, or even Hogan on ppv is something special. When you look back at careers like say RVD, Edge, CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, among others.....there wins over John Cena isn't going to be a top moment in their careers? That is what seperates Cena from the likes of Orton, Sheamus, and even CM Punk. Who have beaten those guys on ppv and be considered a top moment in their career? Anybody even Nexus, whoever battles Cena is considered main event talent when they are feuding with him. Can't say the same for other guys. Look back at Cena's career, some of his losses are bigger than his Ws. Who does that remind of you of? Hulk Hogan losses at Starrcade 97 and Wrestlemania 6. Keep pretending Cena isn't on that level. Cena is and he is the superstar of the decade without question.
While this was a triple threat despair. Good luck to each participants as I wrap up the EWN Championship. Your vote will crown the new EWN Champion. As a remainder, join us the EWN Crowd for the inaugural edition of Friday Night Blog Brawls.. starting July 19th 2013. Good luck to each participant! As I wrap it up here, join us next year June 21st 2014 for EWN Championship 2 and September 21st as the champion defends his title against a challenger. Who will it be EWN Universe?
*Assassin Blade would like to thank Jelle1809, Mr.onemanband, and TheGreatOne.


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This bicycle path, in the center of the grand Ocean Parkway, is still in use today. Stretching from Prospect Park to Coney Island, it provided easy access to the beach from the central parts of Brooklyn. Around the turn of the twentieth century, a new type of safer bicycle made biking cheaper and easier and contributed to the widespread use of the bicycle by both men and women for leisure and transportation. The bicycle also became a symbol of free, mobile women and was an important tool for female emancipation. By this time, however, many more railroad lines and large steamships linked Coney Island to the city, enabling larger crowds than ever to spend the weekend at the beach.
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History lessons have a way of connecting us to something bigger than ourselves, gaining strength that is bolstered by the accomplishments of others. In our context, the United States of America is the land of the free because it is the home of the brave ... the brave men and women who have laid down their lives to preserve our freedom. Recognizing that there are different opinions about why we entered and continue to fight the present war, we support of our men and women in uniform. For over 200 years our armed forces have forged an example of pride, patriotism, and duty that continues to inspire our present day soldiers. They see the flag!
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I firmly believe that Helen could have controlled this game had she kept her allies instead of throwing them to the wolves. She's not a smart game player. As much as I dislike Amanda she has played circles around Helen. I'd have fought tooth and nail for my allies to have stayed no matter what anyone said. Candice and Jessie would have been loyal to her if she's done that. I don't even think she'll get either of their votes if she makes it to final two, which I doubt. I think her days are numbered unless she wins HOH.
Was I the only one who noticed the optic of the house voting the two black players out in succession, then dressing themselves in white sheets for the "wedding?"
One question. is it more likely to be endurance or knockout? really hoping for endurancE!!
How do the HG"s know its an endurance? Is it only because they were told to were athletic gear and they are assuming?
Quote from: karma on August 15, 2013, 07:39:33 PMHow do the HG"s know its an endurance? Is it only because they were told to were athletic gear and they are assuming? They normally do a walk through before the show; but yes they assume it is because they have to wear athletic gear too
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Potassium is a soft, silver-white metal. Physically and chemically it resembles the other alkali metals in Group 1 of the periodic table. It is extremely reactive, more so than sodium. It combines so readily with oxygen that it is usually stored submerged in kerosene or some other hydrocarbon, out of contact with air. It reacts violently with water to form potassium hydroxide, KOH, releasing hydrogen, which usually ignites. It combines directly with the halogens, sulfur, and other nonmetallic elements (except nitrogen). It reacts with many organic compounds.
The metal has limited use since it so closely resembles sodium, which is readily available at lower cost. Nonetheless, potassium compounds are widely used in industry, although they are usually more expensive than the similar sodium compound. Potassium carbonate, or potash, K2CO3, is used principally in soap and glass manufacture. The chloride, KCl, is used in fertilizers and in the production of other potassium compounds. The chlorate, KClO3, and perchlorate, KClO4, are used in explosives and fireworks. The hydroxide, or caustic potash, KOH, is used in soaps. The nitrate, saltpeter (or niter), KNO3, is used in matches and explosives. Other commercially useful compounds include the bromide, KBr, the cyanide, KCN, the chromate, K2CrO4, the dichromate, K2Cr2O7, and the iodide, KI.
Javelle water contains potassium hypochlorite, KClO, a compound found only in solution. The metasilicate, K2SiO3, is used in water glass. Potassium has several useful tartaric acid salts, e.g., Rochelle salt (sodium potassium tartrate), tartar (argol) and cream of tartar (potassium hydrogen tartrate), and tartar emetic (potassium antimony tartrate). Potassium aluminum sulfate, KAl(SO4)2·12H2O, is a compound used in tanning, in water purification, and in baking powder; usually called alum, it is also called potash alum to distinguish it from other alkali aluminum sulfates. Potassium permanganate, KMnO4, a purple-black, crystalline compound that forms deep purple, aqueous solutions, is used in the chemical laboratory as a powerful oxidizing agent and in medicine as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
With sodium the metal forms alloys that are liquid at room temperature; these alloys are sometimes used in chemical reactions. Substances containing potassium impart a purple color to a flame. Potassium does not occur uncombined in nature but is found widely distributed in sylvite (KCl), carnallite (MgCl2·KCl), feldspar, mica, and other minerals. It is the seventh most abundant element in the earth's crust and the sixth most abundant of the elements in solution in the oceans. It is found in mineral waters, brines, and salt deposits. Potassium is an essential nutrient for plants and animals.
Potassium metal is produced commercially by a thermochemical process in which molten potassium chloride is reacted with sodium vapor; this method is also used to produce liquid sodium-potassium alloys. The metal may be produced electrolytically from fused potassium hydroxide, but, unlike sodium and lithium, it reacts with carbon electrodes and may form explosive compounds. Potassium was discovered in 1807 by Humphry Davy, who decomposed potash with an electric current. Potassium was the first metal so discovered; Davy discovered sodium a few days later by a similar experiment.
Potassium metal is never found free, as it reacts violently with the abundant water in nature. As various compounds, potassium makes up about 1.5% of the weight of the Earth's crust and is the seventh most abundant element. As it is very electropositive, potassium metal is difficult to obtain from its minerals. Potassium salts such as carnallite, langbeinite, polyhalite, and sylvite form extensive deposits in ancient lake and seabeds, making extraction of potassium salts in these environments commercially viable. The principal source of potassium, potash, is mined in Saskatchewan, California, Germany, New Mexico, Utah, and in other places around the world. It is also found abundantly in the Dead Sea. Three thousand feet below the surface of Saskatchewan are large deposits of potash which are important sources of this element and its salts, with several large mines in operation since the 1960s. Saskatchewan pioneered the use of freezing of wet sands (the Blairmore formation) in order to drive mine shafts through them. The main mining company is the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan. The oceans are another source of potassium, but the quantity present in a given volume of seawater is relatively low compared with sodium.
Outside of dating, potassium isotopes have been used extensively as tracers in studies of weathering. They have also been used for nutrient cycling studies because potassium is a macronutrient required for life.
40K occurs in natural potassium (and thus in some commercial salt substitutes) in sufficient quantity that large bags of those substitutes can be used as a radioactive source for classroom demonstrations. In healthy animals and people, 40K represents the largest source of radioactivity, greater even than 14C. In a human body of 70 kg mass, about 4,400 nuclei of 40K decay per second.
The activity of natural potassium is 31 Bq/g.
Potassium is the second least dense metal; only lithium is less dense. It is a soft, low-melting solid that can easily be cut with a knife. Freshly cut potassium is silvery in appearance, but in air it begins to tarnish toward grey immediately.
In a flame test, potassium and its compounds emit a pale violet color, which may be masked by the strong yellow emission of sodium if it is also present. Cobalt glass can be used to filter out the yellow sodium color. Potassium concentration in solution is commonly determined by flame photometry, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, inductively coupled plasma, or ion selective electrodes.
Like the other alkali metals, potassium reacts violently with water, producing hydrogen. The reaction is notably more violent than that of lithium or sodium with water, and is sufficiently exothermic that the evolved hydrogen gas ignites.
Because potassium reacts quickly with even traces of water, and its reaction products are nonvolatile, it is sometimes used alone, or as NaK (an alloy with sodium which is liquid at room temperature) to dry solvents prior to distillation. In this role, it serves as a potent desiccant.
Potassium hydroxide reacts strongly with carbon dioxide to produce potassium carbonate, and is used to remove traces of CO2 from air.
Potassium compounds generally have excellent water solubility, due to the high hydration energy of the K+ ion. The potassium ion is colorless in water.
Methods of separating potassium by precipitation, sometimes used for gravimetric analysis, include the use of sodium tetraphenylborate, hexachloroplatinic acid, and sodium cobaltinitrite
Potassium may be detected by taste because it triggers three of the five types of taste sensations, according to concentration. Dilute solutions of potassium ion taste sweet (allowing moderate concentrations in milk and juices), while higher concentrations become increasingly bitter/alkaline, and finally also salty to the taste. The combined bitterness and saltiness of high potassium content solutions makes high-dose potassium supplementation by liquid drinks a palatability challenge.
Potassium is also important in allowing muscle contraction and the sending of all nerve impulses in animals through action potentials. By nature of their electrostatic and chemical properties, K+ ions are larger than Na+ ions, and ion channels and pumps in cell membranes can distinguish between the two types of ions, actively pumping or passively allowing one of the two ions to pass, while blocking the other.
A shortage of potassium in body fluids may cause a potentially fatal condition known as hypokalemia, typically resulting from diarrhea, increased diuresis and vomiting. Deficiency symptoms include muscle weakness, paralytic ileus, ECG abnormalities, decreased reflex response and in severe cases respiratory paralysis, alkalosis and cardiac arrhythmia.
The potassium moves passively through pores in the cell wall. When ions move through pumps there is a gate in the pumps on either side of the cell wall and only one gate can be open at once. As a result 100 ions are forced through per second. Pores have only one gate and there one kind of ion only can stream through at 10 million to 100 million ions per second. The pores require calcium in order to open although it is thought that the calcium works in reverse by blocking at least one of the pores. Carbonyl groups inside the pore on the amino acids mimics the water hydration that takes place in water solution by the nature of the electrostatic charges on four carbonyl groups inside the pore.
Supplements of potassium in medicine are most widely used in conjunction with loop diuretics and thiazides, classes of diuretics which rid the body of sodium and water, but have the side effect of also causing potassium loss in urine. A variety of medical supplements are available. If potassium supplements are used, such as sodium free baking powder and sodium free table salt, inadequate thiamine can cause beriberi.
Individuals suffering from kidney diseases may suffer adverse health effects from consuming large quantities of dietary potassium. End stage renal failure patients undergoing therapy by renal dialysis must observe strict dietary limits on potassium intake, since the kidneys control potassium excretion, and buildup of blood concentrations of potassium may trigger fatal cardiac arrhythmia. Acute hyperkalemia can be reduced through eating baking soda, or glucose, hyperventilation and perspiration.
In animal cells, potassium ions are vital to keeping cells alive (see Na-K pump).
Potassium sodium tartrate, or Rochelle salt is the main constituent of baking powder. Potassium bromate is a strong oxidiser, used as a flour improver (E924) to improve dough strength and rise height.
The sulfite compound, potassium bisulfite is used as a food preservative, for example in wine and beer-making (but not in meats). It is also used to bleach textiles and straw, and in the tanning of leathers.
Non-dietary uses of potassium chloride include its use to stop the heart, e.g. in cardiac surgery and in a solution used in executions by lethal injection.
Potassium metal reacts vigorously with all of the halogens to form the corresponding potassium halides, which are white, water-soluble salts with cubic crystal morphology. Potassium bromide (KBr), potassium iodide (KI) and potassium chloride (KCl) are used in photographic emulsion to make the corresponding photosensitive silver halides.
Potassium hydroxide is a strong base, used in industry to neutralize strong and weak acids and thereby finding uses in pH control and in the manufacture of potassium salts. Potassium hydroxide is also used to saponify fats and oils and in hydrolysis reactions, for example of esters and in industrial cleaners.
Potassium nitrate or saltpeter is obtained from natural sources such as guano and evaporites or manufactured by the Haber process and is the oxidant in gunpowder (black powder) and an important agricultural fertilizer. Potassium cyanide is used industrially to dissolve copper and precious metals particularly silver and gold by forming complexes; applications include gold mining, electroplating and electroforming of these metals. It is also used in organic synthesis to make nitriles. Potassium carbonate , also known as potash, is used in the manufacture of glass and soap and as a mild desiccant.
Potassium chromate (K2CrO4) is used in dyes and stains (bright yellowish-red colour), in explosives and fireworks, in safety matches, in the tanning of leather and in fly paper. Potassium fluorosilicate (K2SiF6) is used in specialized glasses, ceramics, and enamels. Potassium sodium tartrate, or Rochelle salt (KNaC4H4O6) is used in the silvering of mirrors.
The superoxide KO2 is an orange-colored solid used as a portable source of oxygen and as a carbon dioxide absorber. It is useful in portable respiration systems. It is widely used in submarines and spacecraft as it takes less volume than O2(g).
Potassium chlorate is a strong oxidant, used in percussion caps and safety matches and in agriculture as a weedkiller. Glass may be treated with molten potassium nitrate to make toughened glass, which is much stronger than regular glass.
Potassium was not known in Roman times, and its names are not Classical Latin but rather neo-Latin.
Potassium reacts very violently with water producing hydrogen gas which then usually catches fire. Potassium is usually kept under a mineral oil such as kerosene to stop the metal reacting with water vapour present in the air. Unlike lithium and sodium, however, potassium should not be stored under oil indefinitely. If stored longer than 6 months to a year, dangerous shock-sensitive peroxides can form on the metal and under the lid of the container, which can detonate upon opening. It is recommended that potassium, rubidium or caesium not be stored for longer than three months unless stored in an inert (oxygen free) atmosphere, or under vacuum.
As potassium reacts with water to produce highly flammable hydrogen gas, a potassium fire is only exacerbated by the addition of water, and only a few dry chemicals are effective for putting out such a fire (see the precaution section in sodium).
Potassium also produces potassium hydroxide (KOH) in the reaction with water. Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkali and so is a caustic hazard, causing burns.
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The naming of the building also recognizes the Wools' many years of dedication and support to the University as a trustee and DuBourg Society member.
|From left: University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., poses with Harlene and Marvin Wool during the Friday, May 13, dedication of the Marvin and Harlene Wool Center. Photo by Kevin Lowder
University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., who blessed the building, said the Marvin and Harlene Wool Center serves as a fitting and permanent tribute to the Wools' devotion to make SLU an outstanding institution of higher learning.
"Naming this building in their honor demonstrates our great admiration and appreciation for their continued service and generosity to Saint Louis University," Biondi said.
Jack Pruellage, chairman of the University's board of trustees, commended the Wools' commitment to the University.
"Together, the Wools have exhibited true teamwork, benevolent philanthropy and genuine concern for their community's academic, spiritual and cultural viability," Pruellage said.
"All of us at Saint Louis University are eternally grateful for your kindness, your compassion and your commitment to SLU."
Marvin Wool was honored by the dedication.
"Through the training I received at Saint Louis University, I owe my business success and personal life guidance," said Marvin Wool, who graduated from SLU with two degrees. "When we donate to SLU, we never expect anything like this. We give to SLU because we feel it's important."
Harlene Wool continued by saying the building dedication was "wonderful."
"We give to SLU because (Marvin) feels so strongly about it," she said.
The Marvin and Harlene Wool building, located at 3545 Lindell Ave., is home to the University's human resources, ITS and business and finance departments.
Throughout his tenure with the University, Biondi said he has been blessed to be surrounded by individuals as dedicated as the Wools.
"This event is more than just a building dedication," Biondi said. "It is a recognition of superb and substantial generosity that has touched countless lives. It is a physical and permanent tribute to a legacy of leadership and selfless service."
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I have had Mindstorms sets for about one and a half years now. My first was a RIS 2.0 kit. I liked Mindstorms so much that I bought another second handed RIS1.5 kit. And in January this year, I couldn't resist buying the NXT set…
The robots I have built with these kits can be found here. Also, together with the people from the official Lego message boards, I launched a website featuring building instructions for NXT robots.
As some of you may have noticed, I am fascinated by LEGO brick sorting robots. I have built three of them so far. As you are reading this, number four is under construction…
The first and second used the RCX, the third was made of the NXT kit. The fourth will use both NXT and RCX.
This machine should sort 10 kinds of bricks. (5 colours and 2 sizes) To 'see colour', it uses a photocell and the LEGO lamp. This way the NXT is able to see the difference between black, gray, white, red, yellow, green and blue. This is impossible for the NXT light sensor.
When the folder is public, you can find some pictures via my Brickshelf.
I hope to provide some useful posts to this blog!
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I'm glad you're becoming a contributor on this blog! I have seen many of your projects all over the place, and I am very impressed with them. I also have the 2 RCX's (1.0 and 2.0) and the NXT, so I can relate to RCX and NXT communicating together. My usename on NXTlog is RO1000. I look forward to your fourth sorter!
- Jun 29, 2007, 1:48:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
We built your Brick Sorter and it works!
We made a video of it that we can send you sometime.
- Jun 29, 2007, 2:28:00 AM
- Robolab 2.9 said...
Welcome aboard!
Just wondering, but who's "we"?
- Jun 29, 2007, 2:51:00 AM
- Eric D. Burdo said...
I have yet to build a brick-sorter. Maybe before the summer is out.
- Jun 29, 2007, 3:04:00 AM
- Kirk Backstrom said...
Welcome to the blog! I am a fan of your Chimney Climber NXT. Very novel.
- Jun 29, 2007, 3:05:00 AM
- Jim Kelly said...
Looks like you've got some fans... welcome and hope to see more of your designs as well as your commentary and posts.
- Jun 29, 2007, 3:33:00 AM
Oh yeah, if you haven't already, check out my RCX-NXT communication project on NXTlog.
- Jun 29, 2007, 3:56:00 AM
- Rick Rhodes said...
"We" is myself and my wife, Fay, a contributor to this blog.
I was the primary builder for Lauren's Brick Sorter. But Fay builds and designs 99.99% of the robots at our house. (She troubleshoots the other 00.01%).
- Jun 29, 2007, 4:02:00 AM
- Jonathan Daudelin said...
Welcome to the team Laurens! Nice to have a fellow MINDSTORMS Forum member on board. :-)
- Jun 29, 2007, 9:12:00 AM
- Laurens said...
Thanks for all your comments!
I am Dutch and my English is not perfect. I hope you don't mind if I make mistakes in my future posts.
- Jun 29, 2007, 10:27:00 PM
- Christopher R. Smith (Littlehorn) said...
Welcome to the gang Laurens! It's nice to see a MindStorms Forum Member over here. Have some fun!
- Jun 29, 2007, 10:52:00 PM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
Welkom Laurens!
Nice to see another European contributor to the blog finally. :-)
- Jun 29, 2007, 10:55:00 PM
I just noticed... isn't a photocell a sort of sensor that shows whether a beam of light is broken or not? It seems that you think it's a sort of color sensor... then again, I might be wrong.
- Jul 1, 2007, 1:20:00 AM
- Laurens said...
I used this phototransistor because I didn't have any LDR's.
These phototransistors are also used in the LEGO light sensors by the way.
The resistance or 'raw value' varies due to the amount of light.
White or yellow bricks give a raw value below 60, while black bricks result in a value of 950. (Measured while using the LEGO lamp at 9 volts)
The difference between blue and green is about 200, this difference is a lot smaller when the NXT light sensor is used.
Another advantage of this method is the possibility to control the intensity of the lamp. The NXT can't see the difference between yellow and white when the lamp is at full power. When the lamp is at 60 % power, there is a clear difference: A white brick results in a raw value of about 170, while the yellow brick results in a value of 270.
Anyway, to make a long story short: This method allows you to see the difference between some colours, the NXT light sensor can't see this difference.
I hope this made sense. :-)
- Jul 1, 2007, 1:46:00 AM
Oh, I get it. Thanks!
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Marine Electrical - Lights, Wiring, Batteries & Switches
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Rotoswitch Illumination Module B/C/R/R - Sie …Orig:$7.49Now $5.34
Polarized Double Contact Watertight Deck Conn …Orig:$19.59Now $15.17
Waterproof Oval Tail Light Kit - WesbarOrig:$13.10Now $10.71
Waterproof Sealed Oval Red Tail Light Kit - W …Orig:$11.89Now $9.10
155SL Remote Control Light - ITT JabscoOrig:$324.99Now $212.16
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Rotoswitch Rotary Switch 1 Position Off-Momen …Orig:$13.69Now $9.61
Rotoswitch Rotary Switch 2 Position Off-On-2O …Orig:$14.29Now $9.73
Fuse Holder, Panel Mount - Blue Sea SystemsOrig:$3.82Now $3.16
Ignition Switch, OFF-RUN-START, 6 Screw Tab, …Orig:$22.79Now $15.35
Power Guard 27 Boat Battery Box - AttwoodOrig:$11.69Now $9.78
BOOT-IGNITION SWITCH - SierraOrig:$5.09Now $4.29
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Boating Know How
Different Types Of Boat Electrical Parts
The joy or fun of boating is ability to operate a watercraft in the most efficient manner. Although many boats come with the essentials, you may need to upgrade some parts if you are seeking maximum satisfaction. In addition, ... read more the various boat electrical parts need to be replaced in case of fault or aging.
Some of the electrical parts that will be found in most vessels consist of the following:
In order to get the best service from your electrics, it's paramount to go for quality and certified products. Settling for poor quality or substandard products will cause more harm than good. For example, the part may cause the system or electronic to overheat thus damaging it. Too much heat may also lead to a fire. Such mishaps are best avoided by buying boat electrical parts from credible dealers. read less
Some of the electrical parts that will be found in most vessels consist of the following:
Marine Boat LightsProper lighting is necessary if activities are to progress on smoothly without unnecessary interruptions. There are varied types of marine boat lights. Each type will be suited for a particular application. For instance, underwater lights are used to attract fish, spreader lights illuminate the deck as well as the water, and deck lights are fixed on the deck, while LED strips or ribbons are used in tight corners or for ornamental purposes.
Marine Battery Chargers, Batteries & AccessoriesThe boats power source should always be given priority. This is the heart of the operations in the vessel. A boat's battery supplies power to various instruments, electronics and other accessories. Battery chargers are used to charge the boat's batteries. A power cord running from the boat to an offshore power source is used while the boat is docked at the marina.
Boat Wiring & CableOne area of the boat that is usually overlooked is the wiring and cabling. Boaters will let the cables hang loose, fray or even become exposed. Some will also opt for low-quality replacements instead of top notch wires and cables. This will place more strain on the connections as well as the battery or power system. Heavily insulated or marine grade wires are the most suitable.
Marine Electrical Panels & Circuit BreakersElectrical panels are the points where the electrical connections intersect. A good panel needs to have additional slots where extra connections can be made. It should also be made from durable and heat resistant material. Circuit breakers should also feature in a mariners list of boat electrical parts. The breaker cuts off power supply when it senses an electrical overload or short-circuiting.
Marine Shore Power & AC DistributionWhile docked at the harbor, a boat may access the offshore power through connections placed at the dock. The AC power is used to power the boat as well as charge the batteries inside the boat. It's important to make sure the connectors at the port are compatible with the boat system. The cabling also needs to be of high quality to avoid short-circuiting which may damage the boat. While using the offshore power, it's always advisable to disconnect other appliances.
Marine Electrical TerminalsElectrical terminals are the points where electrical connections meet. This point will usually handle high voltages and current. Poor connections may lead to leakage of current and electricity as well as overheating. BusBars which are flat or hollow strips are usually placed in points that have many connections. They allow easy and safe connections without compromising electricity flow.
Marine Electrical MetersDifferent types of meters will be found on the boat. Some will come as standard features while other may be added later by the boat owner. Common types include a voltmeter which measures electricity/power in volts, ammeter (measures electrical current in amps), oil pressure meter, vacuum gauge and many more. Whether repairing, upgrading or installing, always go for a quality meter.
Marine Fuse Blocks, BusBars & Terminal BlocksOverloading the system, technical fault, natural catastrophe, or accident may affect the electrics hence damaging essential components and electronics. This can be avoided by using fuse blocks which burnout and cutoff the power. Terminal blocks allow the disconnections of multiple circuits. BusBars are used in areas where high current is prevalent. They allow easy dissipation of heat. You should replace the boat electrical parts with the same type and quality.
Marine Engine Instrumentation & GaugesTo monitor the boat's performance, marine gauges and instruments are used. They gauges will measure temperature, electricity, pressure and more. Instruments are used to check the weather, gauge, direction, wind speeds, marine life and more. An aging instrument or gauge may start giving unreliable information hence needs to be replaced immediately.
Boat Heating & Air ConditioningDifferent weather and climate may affect the temperature on the boat. It can either be too cold or hot. A good heating system will come handy in the cold while an air-conditioning unit is effective in the hot temperatures. The best accessory should be energy efficient, easy to install, and also environmentally friendly.
Marine Switches - Battery, Ignition, Rocker & ToggleThe electrics in a boat have to be in ship-shape. This is the only way to maximise efficiency and minimize wastage and cost. The battery, switches, toggles, cam switches, rockers and sockets should work in harmony. A faulty part affects other parts. For example, a bad switch will inhibit the flow of electricity or current from the battery to the power sockets.
Marine DC Power Plugs & SocketsMany boats especially the small and mid-size vessels operate on direct current (DC). The voltage will come as 12, 24 or 36 volts. The electrical system consists of wires, plugs and sockets. Plugs attach to the devices or electronics while sockets are fixed on the boat and are the power points. High-quality accessories don't suffer from power leakages or loose connections.
Solar Power Boating AccessoriesDifferent types of electronics, meters and accessories place lots of demand on the boat's battery. To subsidize or backup the battery, solar power unit is used. It consists of solar panels which turn sunlight into electrical currents, a battery to store the power, the charge controller that regulates the amount of power to avoid under or overcharging the battery, and an inverter (optional) that increases the power from 12volts to 110/220 volts AC.
In order to get the best service from your electrics, it's paramount to go for quality and certified products. Settling for poor quality or substandard products will cause more harm than good. For example, the part may cause the system or electronic to overheat thus damaging it. Too much heat may also lead to a fire. Such mishaps are best avoided by buying boat electrical parts from credible dealers. read less
What are Volts, Amps, Watts, and OHMs?
Every electric-based product on iboats.com (along with any other marine store) consists of volts, amps, watts, and OHMs, all of which are crucial units of ... read more currents and pressure. These units work together to create a flow of electric waves and currents. Voltage and amperage specifically work together to create electric currents that cause our products to work as well as they do. All four of these concepts have a unique purpose in creating high-functioning electric waves and pressures.
In this equation, V represents the voltage, and I represent currents (amperage), and R represents the resistance (Ohms). This all ties in with Ohm's law which combines volts, amps, and watts together into a relationship that creates varied amounts of electrical power. .
To summarize, each of the four concepts comes together to form the electric power. The electric power is necessary to make electrical products work as well as they do. So remember... .
Volts and AmpsVoltage consists of the amount of pressure produced in electricity. The higher the voltage, the faster and stronger the pressure will be. Volts are energy, circular motion that creates a pushing flow. Simultaneously, amperage is the amount of electric currents that gets the voltage moving. Voltage would be useless without the amperage, and amperage could not exist without voltage. Volts and amps can be compared to water running through plumbing systems—volts resemble water pressure, and amps represent the flow of that water pressure that gets it moving. .
Watts and OhmsWatts are the source of power produced in the electricity each second. Watts are the muscle in electrical power and currents. By putting in the majority of the effort, this amplifies the strength of the volts and amps. Simultaneously, Ohms are a measure of electrical resistance that is a result of volts and amperage combined. Note the equation below: .
In this equation, V represents the voltage, and I represent currents (amperage), and R represents the resistance (Ohms). This all ties in with Ohm's law which combines volts, amps, and watts together into a relationship that creates varied amounts of electrical power. .
To summarize, each of the four concepts comes together to form the electric power. The electric power is necessary to make electrical products work as well as they do. So remember... .
- Voltage = pressure.
- Amperage = volume/currents.
- Watts = amount of power.
- Ohms = resistance.
Blue Sea Systems Tech Tip: Considerations of Circuit Protection
Learn the tips and considerations for Protecting Circuts. ... read more
A standard by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), in regards to circuit protection, encourages boat owners to take this into consideration. Circuit protection can be achieved by attaching circuit breakers or fuses to the DC main circuit. Using these items help to protect the wires in the primary distribution system. The ABYC has a few recommendations for methods to use in order to protect your circuits:
Advising with a mechanic or technician is advised in selecting the appropriate method depending on the application. read less
A standard by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), in regards to circuit protection, encourages boat owners to take this into consideration. Circuit protection can be achieved by attaching circuit breakers or fuses to the DC main circuit. Using these items help to protect the wires in the primary distribution system. The ABYC has a few recommendations for methods to use in order to protect your circuits:
- 7" distance: applied when the conductor is NOT protected by an enclosure along with wire insulation. This allows a single conductor to stream directly from the main unit to the load.
- 40" distance: applied when the conductor IS protected by an enclosure accompanied with wire insulation. This runs from the protected conductor to the primary power source to the battery switch to the load.
- 72" distance: applied when the conductor and the battery are directly connected and is additionally sheltered in an enclosure with wire insulation. Protected conductor runs directly from the power source to the load.
Advising with a mechanic or technician is advised in selecting the appropriate method depending on the application. read less
Boat Wire Color Coding
Here you can learn about Boat Wire Color Coding. ... read more
Thanks to Ancor by Marinco for providing the chart. Photo by Shandchem. read less
|DC Positive Conductor
|Positive Mains
|Black or Yellow
|DC Negative Conductor
|Return, Negative Mains
|Green or Green w/ Yellow Stripe
|DC Grounding Conductor
|Bonding SystemBonding Wires (if insulated)
|Generator Armature
|Armature to Regulator
|Alternator Charge Light
|Generator Terminal/Alternator Auxiliary Terminal to Light to Regulator
|Fuse or Switch to Lights
|Navigation Lights
|Bonding Wires (if insulated)
|Tachometer Sender to Gauge
|Accessory Feed
|Ammeter to Alternator or Generator Output and Accessory Fuses or Switches
|Common Feed
|Distribution Panel to Accessory Switch
|Fuel Gauge
|Fuel Gauge Sender to Gauge
|Ignition Switch to Coil & Electrical Instruments
|Instrument Feed
|Distribution Panel Electrical Instruments
|Brown w/ Yellow Stripe
|Bilge Blowers
|Positive Mains (particularly unfused)
|Yellow w/ Red Stripe
|Starting Circuit
|Starting Switch to Solenoid
|Water Temperature
|Water Temperature Sender to Gauge
|Green/Stripe (G/x)(except G/Y)
|Tilt Down and/or Trim In
|Tilt and/or Trim Circuits
|Blue/Stripe (Bl/x)
|Tilt Up and/or Trim Out
|Tilt and/or Trim Circuits
Protecting Your Boat's Alternator and Battery Systems
There are certain important precautions you will want to follow in order to preserve the internal circuits and systems in your boat. ... read more
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Step 1: Choosing a Wire
- Identity where the current flow is located in your circuits.
- Choose the circuit type.
- Non-critical: consitutes at least a 10% voltage drop, which covers all general appliances, general lighting, etc.
- Critical: at least a 3% voltage drop, which covers navigation lights, electronics, etc.
- Determine the circuit length.
- Circuit length: the length of the negative wire combined with the length of the positive wire.
- Intersect the current flow with the circuit length in order to calculate the wire size that will work best for you.
Step 2: Choosing Fuses and Fuse Amperages
- Choose the fuse while simultaneously referring to the AWG wire size that you selected from Step 1.
- There are four different fuse amperages to choose from:
- Single Wire, Outside Engine Room.
- Single Wire, Inside Engine Room.
- Bundled Wire, Outside Engine Room.
- Bundled Wire, Inside Engine Room.
Step 3: Choosing a Fuse Holder
- Refer to the fuses and fuse amperages you selected from Step 2 in order to determine which fuse holder/fuse block will work best for you.
- Two environmental standpoints to consider depending on which fuse holder you choose:
- Ignition Protection: a mandatory choice when there is a possibility of flammable vapors collecting.
- Ingress Protection: shields the fuse holder from humidity and other environmental features.
- Inline Fuse Holder Vs. Fuse Block
- Inline fuse holders are compact and hold single low-amperage fuses.
- Fuse blocks attach to solid surfaces and can hold either single or multiple fuses.
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About Electrical
The harsh marine environment is undoubtedly hardest on a boat's sensitive electrical system; a good reason to never settle for anything but the best marine-grade electrical components and parts. Thanks to the our wide selection, great prices, and quality products from trusted brands such as Attwood, SeaSense, Innovative, Aqua Signal, Perko, Blue Sea Systems, and more, our electrical category is heaven to all our DIY customers looking to do the job only once. We carry every type of boat navigation light, over 9 different categories of electrical switch types, and many options for fuse and busbar blocks, circuit panels and breakers, and battery terminals. You can be confident in getting quality and selection with fast shipping on all the marine electrical parts and accessories you need for your boat.


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I have an iPhone 4 is there a fit bit tracker that will work with my iPhone
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While it does not sync to the iPhone 4 directly, the Fitbit comes with a small USB dongle to plug into your computer. It will sync via that, allowing you to then view the data on your phone. Currently, this is what I am doing and I find it to be quite satisfactory.
- Answered by Lauren L from San Jose
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So far, it seems very unlikely that the iPhone 4 will ever work with it directly. The Bluetooth Protocol version which the fitbit device uses (4.0) is newer and more advanced than that of the iphone 4 (2.1, if I'm not mistaken). Without updated communications protocols (which I'm fairly certain are limited by the hardware of the iPhone 4), these two devices cannot communicate directly. I would imagine that you could use the app to input some information, though I do not own one and cannot comment specifically on that.
- Answered by Leland D from Winnipeg


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Hurtling down Nevada Highway 318 at 160 mph, wrapped in safety gear from head to toe--not to mention 3,570 pounds of fully caged '66 Chevelle--almost everything becomes a blur. It's like being encased in a huge, manned bullet, the full metal jacket express, slicing the bordering landscape into at smear of brown and green. The pavement ahead might as well be a gray haze with a yellow streak right down the middle. And reading mile markers, like a good navigator is supposed to? Good luck. Those little road side signs disappear almost as quickly as the hordes of bugs that spatter their innards across the windshield; unlike the bugs, the signs leave no trace.
This wild ride at breakneck speed took on something of a dual personality. On the one hand, I'm traveling 150-plus miles per hour down an open highway, and suit, belts, helmet and HANS device aside, something tells me I should be more than a little scared. On the other hand, I can't deny what I'm feeling from the chassis and suspension around me--a totally planted, rock-steady ride that handled high speeds, off-camber curves, hills and dips, and whatever the course threw at us with hardly a shrug. In a nutshell, that's what my ride was like during the recent Silver State Classic Challenge, acting as navigator in the Hotrods to Hell-built '66 Chevelle From Hell, a schizophrenic ride through butt-clenching triple-digit speeds paired with road-gripping, nerve-soothing manners that made the thing seem like a warp-speed cruise through the badlands.
Right off the bat, this ride would be much different from my other trips to the Silver State (www.silverstateclassic.com). For those who aren't familiar with this event, the Silver State is essentially a time-speed rally held on 90 miles of public highway conveniently closed for the festivities by the Nevada Highway Patrol. Speed classes run from 95 all the way to 180 mph--the goal is to average as close to the target speed as possible.
Then there's the Unlimited class, where the idea is to cover the 90 miles as quickly as possible, no speed limits whatsoever. The record for the class is a blistering 207.43 mph average. I was there the year the record was set, and I have to admit that I looked up when the car passed by, thinking it was a jet out of nearby Nellis Air Force Base.
How strong does this lust for speed on a public road run? Of the 133 entrants for this year's run, 31, or almost a quarter, were first-timers. According to event president Steve Waldman, this steady infusion of new blood keeps the Silver State Classic and its sister event, the Nevada Open Road Challenge, healthy and in business.
This wouldn't be my rookie run. My first time out, navigating in a '96 LT4 Corvette in the 145-mph class, I had a hell of a wild ride and even managed to bring back a Second Place trophy. My second time out, I drove a Hotchkis-suspended police package Caprice in the 115-mph class and again had an awesomely good time, though I managed to prove that as a driver, I make a good navigator. I also illustrated how competitive most of the speed classes are, as my 115.138-mph average sounded pretty good but in reality was only good for Seventh Place in the class. Make no doubt about it; this is a competitive and dedicated group that comes out for this open-road speed fest, and they take their racing seriously. My third outing, five years in the works, would definitely take the ride down Highway 318 to a whole other level.
With all due respect to the many enthusiasts who stick the same handle on their A-body creations, I've seen the Chevelle From Hell, and better yet, I was even gonna get a chance to drive this witch's brew of NASCAR technology and street-going acumen. According to creator Steve Mcclenon, "The car was done like an early '70s stock car, when teams still had to use the stock frame."


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Nice Jeremy...guess that makes you one of the good guys in a small club of good guys!
Are you as honest as Jeremy Affeldt? In his new book, the San Francisco Giants relief pitcher says he returned $500,000 to the team after noticing a clerical error in his contract. The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman shares what happened. According to Schulman, Affeldt writes that he was set to earn $4 million in 2010 from the team. They negotiated a two-year contract extension for 2011 and 2012, and the language was mistakenly changed to say he was going to earn $4.5 million in 2010. Both sides signed the contract without noticing the error. After Affeldt realized the error, he spoke with a few people who said he was legally entitled to the money. However, Affeldt didn't feel right accepting the money, so he notified the team and they signed a new deal that included the correct amount. Affeldt thinks his honesty helped make negotiations smoother last winter when he and the team agreed to a 3-year, $18 million contract. I'm guessing his consecutive strong seasons in 2011 and 2012 didn't hurt, either. Forearm bash to Hardball Talk
Nice to know some people have class! Seems in this day & age to be in short supply...at ALL levels of society!
Nice Jeremy...guess that makes you one of the good guys in a small club of good guys!
Get the hell off this post, you moron! No one wants your stuff.
WOW! and AMEN~~ <<
Class Act!
when you are making 4 million a year it's easy to be honest about a half million you hadn't even received yet.
trebor171 - granted, he makes a lot of money, but pro athlete's taxes are huge so he's not bringing home 4 million. Plus, he was told he had a legal right to keep the money. How many people would still do what he did? 1 in 1,000,000 maybe, maybe even less. Thank you Jeremy, my Christian brother. We need more people like you to being God the glory he deserves.
Come on trebor he has done something good here.May I ask how you feel about the roaches in washington dc who are robbing us blind every day and know it.Affeldt deserves a pat on the back.
Karma baby keep it good and keep it real!
I earn $35,000 per year, if they accidentily paid me $535,000 I'd probably return it. But first I would spread that cash all over my bed then invite some ladies over to get down on top of a half a million dollars.
There needs to be more people like this.. Kudos for being a good example!!
There is hope for professional athletes after all. This is someone that my kids really can look up to. Class act.
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