text:
Question by dorchid11 648 · Oct 31 '11 at 02:25 PM · ethics animal-rights industrial-meat factory-farmed economics
Only When Meat is Stigmatized Will Factory Farms Stop Thriving...
Anyone have thoughts on this?
My opinion: I really disagree with it. I think it's dogmatic, irrational, and highly impractical. But I'm not informed enough to make a logical argument. For example, I wonder what a paleo approach to animal rights is, especially as there are 7 billion people in the world now?
Only when meat is (insert word here) will factory farms stop thriving . . .My inserts: 1) more profitable when grass fed 2) understood to be much healthier if grass fed 3) understood to be tastier when grass fed
Total Views:902
Most Recent Activity:
Last Activity:
No one has followed this question yet.
Get Free Paleo Recipes Instantly
Answer by Bread-Eating Beelzebub 56414 · Oct 31 '11 at 05:28 PM
I would recommend this article by George Monbiot http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/sep/06/meat-production-veganism-deforestation
You have to understand that McWilliams is an extremist about animal rights. He believes all human use of animals is wrong. Of course he would take that position.
There is no one solution to feeding 7 billion different people. There are local solutions for each area's unique challenges. For some areas, that will mean a predominantly plant-based diet, but honestly a sustainable system for most of these areas does include some animals, dairy goats for example. No, smallholders in Africa might not be eating steak every day, but using animals is part of sustainable systems. For McWilliams this is wrong because those dairy goats have rights that same as you do. McWilliams is completely disingenuous. He pretends to care about sustainability, but animal rights is his highest priority.
Answer by Monkey Scribe 452 · Oct 31 '11 at 02:32 PM
Im pretty sure the paleo approach to animal rights is that animals have a right to liberty right up until they get to be food.
Answer by Matt 11 50380 · Oct 31 '11 at 04:24 PM
His whole argument is based on a faulty belief:
As long as we eat meat factory farms will be the dominant mode of production.
We've been eating meat long before factory farms came about. The increase in meat consumption is more directly related to higher standards of living rather than cheaper production of meat. Factory farming is a problem, but it's not solved by simply forgoing meat. The answer is breaking down the walls between source and product. Many folks have no idea how meat is raised, where meat comes from, or what it even looks like at various points in production. That's the problem with factory farming. The fact that they can put meat in a styrofoam container syran-wrapped in plastic, neatly cut, free from blood, clean and sanitized is why factory farmed products are accepted.
Answer by Heidi 1 4138 · Oct 31 '11 at 06:45 PM
I am a 4th year doctorate student in Agricultural and Applied Economics (my area is environmental economics with a fellowship in sustainable agriculture), and I can assure you, this author has little grasp of basic economics -- just enough to to flaunt his ignorance in a way that promotes his political agenda and makes him sound like he knows what he's talking about to other people who don't understand basic economics. People base their food consumption choices on a variety of criteria, including their value system, their preferences, their budget, the good's price, cultural norms and taboos, their information and knowledge about the good, their need for sustenance etc. They buy to maximize their utility ("happiness/satisfaction"). Period. There is nothing in the theory of economics that supports his statement that "as long as people eat meat, factory farms will be the dominant mode of production." In fact, every dominant means of food production in the history of human civilization has been replaced by a new dominant means of production at some point. As economists, sociologists, ethicists, environmentalists and consumers research and assess the true costs of factory farms, their role in production will diminish and possibly be replaced (I hope soon!)
This author also has no concept of sustainability and of the complex environmental, social, and economic drivers that affect it. Sustainable agricultural systems require complex interactions between plants and animals. They require landscape level environmental processes and strong social systems. We will not achieve this sustainability by all becoming vegans or vegetarians. Again this author knows only enough about sustainability to flaunt his ignorance in a way that promotes his political agenda to other people who know little about sustainability.
We definitely have sustainability, environmental, social and animal welfare problems in the developed countries in this world. And human population growth is putting a huge strain on our natural resources. I am dedicating my professional life to these problems and they are HUGE. But ending all meat consumption is not the answer.
This guy really makes me mad!!!
Answer by Dorado Galore 8408 · Oct 31 '11 at 03:49 PM
A vegetarian is someone who manages not to notice the screams of a carrot.
Answer by sage_ 10585 · Oct 31 '11 at 03:03 PM
i wonder if the author has ever contemplated the fallicy of the continued over population of the earth via the promise of an endless supplies of soy to feed all?
Answer by Amy 10 196 · Oct 31 '11 at 04:19 PM
I don't think it's far to go after meat for causing food shortages or environmental problems. The bigger issue is that too many people eating too much food that other people could be eating. I don't know how to solve the obesity problem and at one point I weighed 170 pounds and I got their eating very little meat. I got to the point that I could get fat eating a homemade vegan diet. You can eat too much homemade beans and rice.
I don't think it's fair to blame the environmental problems on people having too many children because I've seen how many toys rich adults in the United States have that don't have any children: Tablets, Play Stations, boats, scuba gear, brand new BMW'S and small planes. I used to live some what near a family of 17. They had skinny children, a 1000 square foot home, hand me downs everything and an old school bus that only ran on Sundays. The reality is that a lot of people pollute the amount they spend and people that have more money spend more. I know this isn't completely true. There are rich childless people that are good environmentalist, but I've seen a lot of environmentalist spend a lot of money at REI.
think of the earth as a closed system with a fixed amount of raw materials. there really is no such thing as a renewable resource. its just reallocated raw material. how much of that raw material should be used to create the human form? could these materials be used more beneficially elsewhere? think of all the water contained in the billions of bodies out there.humans are the world's most problematic infestation.
Answer by blueballoon 4894 · Oct 31 '11 at 04:35 PM
I used to agree, but not anymore. I think if factory farms are stigmatized enough, they'll stop thriving. I probably eat a little less meat than many paleo-inclined people, but I think that if people would be more educated (allow themselves to be more educated) about CAFOs things could change.
I think more positive emphasis on supporting local farmers and organics could help immensely. Pounding things like "meat = bad" into consumers' heads doesn't work. Using the positives of local organic farming like the humane treatment of animals, environmental, and healthful foods might help.
Just a thought: Maybe demonize n6's instead? I bet a lot of people would get on board with a "fad." However terrible fad diets are, they do raise awareness. And CAFO meat is full of that stuff. There's been a lot of awareness raised lately on gluten--though there could be more/better--maybe picking the next "thing" to demonize and say "Oh hey! CAFOs make this ten times worse!"
(I'm too lazy to edit for grammar today.. Sorry. :) )
Answer by Meg 942 · Oct 31 '11 at 05:00 PM
I think factory farming would change if web cams were installed. The watching public would demand it (xcept for a few sadistic creeps). I mean, the whole world has the technology. Backyard small farmers could start the trend, and it could grow. Even could become a marketing tool.
But, the real issue for increasing meat consumption is the elephant in the room -- human population size.
Answer by Ratiocinative 699 · Jan 19 '12 at 03:46 AM
Personally, I find the whole concept of animal rights completely ridiculous. They're food. I don't cry when I find out my wrench was heated to a "painful" temperature of 2500F so that it could be easily shaped, and I don't care how the animal was treated either. The only thing I care about is the quality of the end product. Us morally superior people spend our time and money helping people, not grocery products.
No one has followed this question yet.
Is it ethical to sell unhealthy foods to others? 14 Answers
Animals killed in soya or wheat plantations?. 1 Answer
Is there enough paleo food to go around? 9 Answers
NY Times asks "Tell us why it's ethical to eat meat"--Who's game for an essay? 5 Answers
Is saturated fat ever a bad thing? Or...can it be made to do bad things? 6 Answers


text:
6 News Virtual Tour - WLNS TV 6 Lansing - Jackson | Your Local News Leader
Member Center:
Create Account
Log In
Manage Account
Log Out
This Morning
Health Connections
Pet of the Day
Photo Slideshows
Mr. Food
School Closings & Delays
6 News On Demand
Tell Me Something Good
Mid-Michigan Weather Pictures
Personal PrecisionCast
Severe Weather Center
Take the Severe Weather Quiz
Severe Weather Safety Tips
Severe Weather Information & Links
Michigan Sports Headlines
5th Quarter Sports
March Madness
Michigan State Rose Bowl 2014
National Sports
Sports Spotlight
Team of the Week
Champion Play of the Week
Player Of The Week
Meet The News Team
Tour the TV Station
EEO Reports
EEO Public File 2012-2013
WLNS Social Media
Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau
Community Calendar
Capital Area District Libraries
Tax Guide
General tax & IRS information
Tax season cautions
Mother's Day
Celebrate Mom
Mother's Day recipes
Mother's Day: Did you know
Entertainment news from the AP
Entertainment News from TV Guide
Lottery Results
Daily Animated Comic
Entertainment News Releases via PRNewswire
Personal Finance
Your Job
Small Business
Home & Garden
Women's Health
Diet & Fitness
Men's Health
Seniors' Health
The Latest from HealthDay
Children's Health
Sex & Relationships
Live Well
Health Topics
What's Cooking Now
Favorite Recipe Collections
Travel Destination Guides
Hot travel deals!
Beauty & Style
Hair & Makeup
News Releases from PRNewswire
In the Know
Press Releases
Featured Advertisers
Jobs & Internships at WLNS
WLNS Social Media
Power of 6
CBS - Contact & FAQ
Meet The News Team
Frequently Asked Questions
ABC & CW Schedule
Contact WLAJ
WLAJ Public File Info
WLAJ FCC Form 398
Michigan State Lottery
See the station & learn how TV works!
Outside the WLNS TV studio.
The outside glass doors.
Welcome to TV-6!
Our lovely receptionist, Amanda!
The lobby.
The dining area.
The view from our dining room.
The WLNS kitchen.
The Sales Department.
A look down the sales hall. Can you tell it was built to double as a hotel here?
A look down the glass hallway.
Sort of jungle-esque!
Wait, is that a...
Yes, we have a pool!
The Sports Department.
Sports Anchor/Reporter Kevin Gehl.
Lots of good sports stories.
Tons and tons and tons of tapes!
The News Department.
We're proud of our accomplishments.
Thank you for making us your Local News Leader!
Our reporter stations.
Inside of an editing booth.
Just getting ready for a show.
We monitor lots of channels throughout the day, to keep you informed!
Our story boarding.
Top stories.
Maria and Nick, hard at work.
Our producer pod.
Everyone working hard to bring you 5 different shows with new content EVERY time!
Photographer Sarah, helping out our anchor, Ann.
Getting all the right shots.
Ann on the web.
The photographers' "office."
Even more awards down the production hall.
Classic 6.
The dressing room.
Behind the scenes of our main set.
We call this the "explainer."
StormTracker 6.
Jim Geyer hard at work, tracking your local weather.
The Master Control Center.
So, so many switches and buttons!
Do you think you could work with so many keys?
Control board.
Matt, one of our Directors.
Keys. Keys. Keys.
Even more televisions in master control.
And when you think there can't be any more...
Executive Producer Julie is gearing up to produce the 5.
Everyone's ready!
David Young getting the last minute weather updates.
Running the teleprompter.
The main anchor desk... and Deanna waiting to go live.
Jane, getting her microphone ready.
"Coming up on 6 News..."
Maria's turn to mic up!
Meteorologist David Young, doing some last minute touch-ups.
Mic test!
Everyone's ready to bring you the latest news!
Maria preps for a live hit at 5!
Slideshow: Tour WLNS 6 News Studios
Top Headlines
6 News Studios
Take a look at the building.
get more >>
See the most high-tech equipment in mid-Michigan!
get more >>
How all the stories are found & put together.
get more >>
Go behind-the-scenes where live news happens!
get more >>
Studio Control
See the room where shows and commercials are made!
get more >>
Master Control/TVT
This is where we beam the shows to your house!
get more >>
Inside WLNS.com >>
Contact Us
get more >>
Tweets from @WLNS/wlns-news-team
TV Schedules
Click here for WLNS TV 6 Schedule
Hit the GO button to get national TV listings or enter your 5 digit U.S. ZIP code to select a general lineup.
Click here for HDTV Schedule
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and WLNS. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
to link to the FCC's public inspection file for WLNS-TV and
to view the WLAJ-TV file. Persons with Disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's FCC public inspection file should contact: Teresa Morton- Program Director for WLNS and WLAJ at 517-372-8282. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The U.S. economy is near a double-dip recession, economist Art Laffer said Monday on CNBC.
"We're close — the single worst recovery of all time," he said on "The Kudlow Report." "If the tax increases go through to 2013, I think we fall off the cliff to be very honest with you."
Vice President Joe Biden's former chief economist, Jared Bernstein, had said that keeping the Bush tax cuts only for the middle class would only mean higher taxes for the top 2 percent of earners.
Not true, argued Laffer of Laffer Associates.
"They employ everyone else, invest capital and provide the economic recovery," he said. "It's just terrible."
Bernstein said he supported a tax cut for the vast majority of Americans.
"I started out earlier saying we all agree the bulk of the tax cuts affecting the bottom 98 percent ought to be extended," he said. "Why don't we start there tomorrow? You want a tax cut, that's the one to go with."
Bernstein cited numbers from the Congressional Budget Office that showed expiring the Bush-era tax cuts for just the top 2 percent would raise an estimated $850 billion over the next decade.
"We are talking about raising real money for deficit reduction. That's important for the economy, too," he said. "If you think back to the years when we had the higher tax rate, we had more balance. I think going from 36 to 39 or even 40 plus is absolutely fine in terms of balancing our revenue and growth needs. It's that simple."
Laffer disagreed.
"Let me say, No. 1, you're not going to raise the revenues," he said, referring to British Prime Minister David Cameron's attempt to raise top tax rates to 50 percent. "Two years later they have gone into a double-dip recession. It just doesn't work. You don't get the money.
"No. 2, Bill Clinton cut government spending as a share of GDP by more than the next four best presidents combined. If you got this president to do it, you might get a good economy. You have new taxes coming that are huge. You will cause a tragedy of incredible proportions in 2013 if you don't get off this kick."
Read On:
- Rep. Brady Calls Obama Recovery 'Dead Last'
- Kudlow: Obama's Goose Is Cooked
- Brownback Vows No Obamacare for Kansans
Tune in:
"The Kudlow Report" airs weeknights at 7 p.m. ET.
Questions? Comments, send your emails to: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Narrow your search
Formerly the Samsung Series 9, the rebranded Ativ Book 9 got little more than a change in name; the laptop feels dated, as it lacks a touch screen and the benefits of newer Intel processors.
Though it's an unexceptional smartphone overall, the middle-of-the-road Samsung Ativ S Neo is a safe choice for those who shop by price.
The new Ativ One 7 has a sleek white, rounded-edge design inspired by Samsung's Galaxy line of products.
Pricing not available
If you're just looking for an all-around excellently made Windows touch ultrabook and don't mind that it's on the expensive side (and doesn't convert to a tablet), the improved Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus is worth the investment.
Hands-on with the 15-inch version of Samsung's Ativ Book 9, which includes hardware for lossless music playback.
Pricing not available
Samsung's latest budget spin on a Windows touch-screen, AMD-powered, ultrabook-esque laptop has some flair, but the corners it cuts aren't worth the money saved.
The 13-inch Ativ Q is three devices in one: a Windows laptop, a Windows tablet, and an Android slate. We came to grips with it.
Pricing not available
Samsung reckons the Ativ Tab 3 is the thinnest Windows 8 tablet ever. We went hands-on at Samsung's London launch event.
Pricing not available
The Samsung Ativ Odyssey provides an affordable but not thrilling Windows Phone 8 experience.
Samsung's new Ativ One 5 Style is an all-in-one Windows 8 touch-screen PC that's very reminiscent of a huge Galaxy Tab.
Pricing not available


text:
Main Content
Order today, receive no later than
Order today, receive no later than
Wednesday, April 30th
Some limitations apply
There are days when a little clutch will suffice and then there are days when you need a spacious tote to handle your purse needs. Regardless of what size purse you require, you know that you want to maintain the highest level of Ohio State Buckeyes fanaticism with every bag. Give yourself a luxurious, large purse option with this woven Shopper tote. This spacious bag has bold, woven OSU logos for that classy Ohio State look that you love to flaunt. The inside is roomy with a zippered pocket and D-ring, while the outside, trimmed in faux leather with scarlet piping, features another zippered pocket. The carry handles are a perfectly versatile size for on the shoulder, over your arm or carrying by hand. This stylish tote will be your perfect shopping companion, reflecting your love of the Buckeyes and carrying your essentials!
- Woven jaquard tote
- Measures approximately 5" x 14.5" x 14"
- Faux leather accents and handles
- Two carry handles
- Interior zippered pocket with D-ring
- Exterior zippered pocket
- Five metal posts on bottom to keep keep fabric clean and dry
- Imported
- Officially licensed collegiate product
Buckeyes Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
How U.S. education is changing
The United States is falling behind in education — in November 2012, the country ranked No. 17 out of 40 on a list of developed nations with the best educational systems. As other countries champion academics and Americans find themselves competing globally for jobs, policymakers are calling for educational reform.
"Every level of education should be connecting content to other, more powerful ideas so that students are not learning concepts and skills in isolation," says Mykel Donnelly, a public middle school teacher and instructor in the education program at the University of Phoenix Southern Colorado Campus.
Here are four ways the U.S. education system is changing:
States have adopted national standards.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative was developed in 2010 by a consortium of educators, administrators and academics with the goal of improving students' reading and mathematics achievements across subjects, such as applying analytical writing and math skills in social studies classes.
Currently adopted by 45 state departments of education, the standards also aim to help teachers better prepare their students for college and careers. Unlike No Child Left Behind, in which teachers trained students to take multiple-choice standardized tests, this initiative requires students to master and apply skills in real-world situations.
"[This] has been missing from classrooms for several years now," Donnelly says. "All of my [new] lessons require students to solve a problem and create something tangible as their demonstration of mastery."
Teachers are accountable for student achievement.
A 2012 study by the University of Chicago found that tying teacher pay raises to test scores can improve student performance. Accordingly, some states, including Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Louisiana and Washington, D.C., are launching measures that connect teachers' pay to standardized test results.
"[Colorado] teachers will be experiencing more rigorous teacher evaluations, and their jobs will be linked to [student] test scores within the next year," Donnelly explains, noting that master teachers like her work with administrators to develop and conduct evaluations.
In Donnelly's district, for example, teachers compete for bonus pay based on a combination of teacher-evaluation benchmarks and increases in student test scores.
Struggling teachers get help.
Teacher accountability measures like those in Colorado require the most effective teachers to mentor their peers, creating "teacher leaders" like Donnelly. "My job is to coach teachers in all content areas on … strategies that will increase student achievement," she explains.
Donnelly rates her fellow teachers' effectiveness with a detailed 21-point rubric, and then uses the results to help her peers develop goals.
High-tech classrooms are hands-on.
Today's students must adapt to ever-changing technologies if they're to succeed in a global economy, and a lot of that starts in neighborhood schools. Indeed, many U.S. schools are adapting "flipped classroom" methods — collaborative models that encourage students to explore new technologies during lessons.
Donnelly encourages a hands-on approach to technology. "Even if you don't know how something works, just start playing with it and trying things," she says. Her students write their ideas on Smart Board® interactive whiteboards, and some tech-savvy students even teach lessons for her.
"The key to using technology in your classroom," she says, "is to embed it in your curriculum rather than just as a word processor or Google™ machine."
Related article:
Smart Board is a registered trademark of Smart Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Google is a trademark of Google Inc.


text:
Costa Rica Vacations - Travel guide to Costa Rica accommodations and vacation packages. Visit Costa Rica for getaways and adventure travel. Plan your Costa Rica vacation today.
|Page:2 of 65
|Sort By:
San Jose, Costa Rica Eco Tours - A 10 Day Eco Trek Adventure Through Tropical Jungles and Native Communities.
Carrizal, Costa Rica Eco Tours - Volunteer program for environmental enthusiasts who are inspired by conservation initiatives and who enjoy being surrounded by exotic nature. Caring for and protecting Sea Turtles is our primary objective.
Central Valley, Costa Rica Language Schools - Welcome to Learn Spanish and More we are a Spanish language school agency in Costa Rica. We help students find the best Spanish school's Costa Rica to meet their needs and expectations.
Alajuela, Costa Rica Bed & Breakfasts - Arenal Volcano Mountain Resort, Rain Forest & Boutique Beach Hotel Package-2 Nights Mountain/2 Nights Beach You can enjoy the rain forest, hot springs, spas . We have some super specials Call Bill Beard's Costa Rica For Information & Reservations
Guanacaste, Costa Rica Surfing - Costa Rica Surf and Surf/Yoga Vacations. Lucero offers a variety of Surf packages for beginner and advanced surfers. You can choose one of our weekly surf packages, surf/yoga packages daily packages or custom build your own surf package!
Guanacaste, Costa Rica Scuba & Snorkeling - Discover Costa Rica's teeming waters at our north-pacific dive sites. We dive daily on local sites, Catalina and Bat Islands. Spend an amazing day on our comfortable boats and enjoy our 5* service. Starting at $30 a night and scuba from $65 on.
Alajuela, Costa Rica Scuba & Snorkeling - $116 Per Person Per Night 4 Star Beach Resort All Inclusive, Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica. 4 Nt Min Required. Dbl Occ. Must Book By July 1, 2014 travel By Dec 15. Diving $90. Ask About Free Dive Day. Call Bill Beard's Costa Rica For Info & Resverations
Guanacaste, Costa Rica Scuba & Snorkeling - Welcome to Rich Coast Diving, Coco's premier dive center. We are young and energetic plus the only PADI 5* CDC resort in Costa Rica. We offer diving for people who would like to discover what scuba diving is like, to courses for instructors.
Central Valley, Costa Rica Hotels & Resorts - Overwhelmed about planning your vacation to Costa Rica? Now before you leave home, travel this wonderful country on line with Costa Rica Travel and Tourism Bureau. There's simply no better - or easier - way to plan and book your trip.
|Page: < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 >


text:
w/ Lindsay Tarpley and Heather O'Reilly
Oct 7, 2004
They were also teammates on the UNC Women's Soccer Team that went undefeated at 27-0-0 and won the national championship in 2003, making them the only two players in the history of women's soccer to win a FIFA U-19 World Championship, an NCAA title and an Olympic gold medal in the span of just two years.
While their ascension to soccer stardom has been remarkably similar, there are some striking differences in both personality and playing style. The soft-spoken Midwestern girl Tarpley hails from Kalamazoo, Mich., and brings a sublime playing style and tremendous feel for the game while the -- yes, we'll say it -- loud O'Reilly hails from East Brunswick, N.J., and brings some East Coast brashness to a game built around blazing speed and boundless energy.
Amazingly, Center Circle was able to get the two busy college students on their cell phones at the same time while they were leaving their apartments for a pre-game meal on Thursday, Oct. 7, before the Tar Heels faced Miami in Chapel Hill to conduct the interview for the first edition of a new twist on Center Circle's normal "Queries & Anecdotes" that we're calling "She Said, She Said." Even though Tarpley has been hobbled by a broken fibula suffered several weeks ago against Virginia Tech, she was still in good spirits to chat with O'Reilly and Center Circle.
CC: "Did you ever dream of making the Olympic Team at such a young age?
O'Reilly: "Go ahead, Tarpy."
Tarpley: "I think I always dreamed about someday playing in the Olympics, but I didn't necessarily know when or what time in my life it would occur. But when we got to Olympic Residency Camp, (all the young players) kind of took the attitude of let's go after it and let's just get better and see what happens. And that's part of the reason we were so successful, because we went after it. It turned out to be a great experience for us."
CC: "Heather, you were not looking so good towards the end of residency, but you made a late run to make the team."
O'Reilly: "Jeez, thanks."
CC: "What we mean is, that your chances of making the team weren't looking so good, but you had a great last two weeks where you made an impression."
Tarpley: "I always thought your chances were good, Heath!"
O'Reilly: "Well, early in the year, I kind of struggled with the national team and didn't get brought into the Portugal trip for the Algarve Cup (in March) and went to China with the U-21s. I think that was a really good experience for me; it got my confidence up because I got a lot of playing time and got a few goals. Then as residency went on, I had some ups and some downs and just wanted to go out with a bang. I wanted to leave something in April's mind when she was making the decision on the team and luckily I did."
Tarpley: "Can I add something? In regards to what Heather went through, I think that everyone knew what Heather was all about throughout the whole process. Even when she wasn't in Portugal, she was considered in the core group, so even though there were some setbacks, in order for that team to win, I feel Heather had to be a part of the team."
O'Reilly: "Awwwwwwwww! Thanks Tarpy!"
CC: "What was it like to score such big goals in such an important tournament like the Olympics?"
O'Reilly: "It was really cool, but speaking for myself I was just trying to contribute to the team. If that meant scoring goals, or getting an assists or just working hard in the last 20 minutes when I got some playing time. Or even if it was just me cheering the team on from the bench, I just tried to do whatever role April and the team needed me to do. Tarpley had a great goal, but that's not all she provided during the tournament."
Tarpley: "I think Heather and I both took the same approach in that we wanted to do whatever it took to help the team. Whether that was on the field, off the field, or however it changed during the tournament, we were willing to sacrifice ourselves during the tournament."
CC: "If you can pick one, can you share the most important thing you learned from the veteran players?"
Tarpley: "I think mine would be to have fun while you are working hard and trying to achieve your goals. You have to enjoy the moment and enjoy the process."
O'Reilly: "Along those same lines is just how much importance the veterans place on balance in their lives and how they are some of the best female athletes in the world, but they cherish their friendships and their families and how much time they got to spend together on these trips. There has to be a balance in their lives and that contributed to how great they were."
CC: "What would you say were the coolest experiences you had off the field in Greece?"
Tarpley: "Being roommates with Heather!"
O'Reilly: "Well that, but also the last couple of days were pretty cool. I know you can't write about the parties and stuff, but the closing ceremonies were pretty cool, and eating in the cafeteria with all the other athletes and meeting all the other athletes from all the other countries…and of course the parties."
Tarpley: "I think a big thing was after we won was walking around the Village and having people recognize us and know what we had accomplished, just like we had recognized other athletes throughout the Olympics who had won gold."
CC: "What was the most interesting food you tried over in Greece?"
O'Reilly: "Just a whole lot of Gyros."
Tarpley: "Yeah. Gyros."
O'Reilly: "I had me some good Gyros."
CC: "What does the future hold for the U.S. Women's National Team?"
O'Reilly: "Good things. I think the veterans set a standard and that it's going to be the job of the next generation to carry on that tradition. We have a lot to look forward to over the next couple of years. We are looking forward to having another chance at winning a World Cup and traveling to China more than a few times, I guess."
Tarpley: "I just think we had the opportunity to learn from the best, the women who paved the way for the younger girls. The future looks bright. If we can continue to learn and develop, the possibilities are endless."
CC: "Can you talk about some of the other young players who might burst into the international scene in the next few years?"
Tarpley: "Well, I think obviously the young girls who were in residency like Leslie Osborne, Lori Chalupny and Amy LePeilbet, but the whole U-21 team and the U-19s are doing great and U.S. Soccer has invested so much in the youth that I think anybody on the youth national teams has a good chance."
O'Reilly: "The Under-19 World Cup (in November in Thailand) will be a really good chance to identify some of the new stars coming up in the ranks and new personalities developing through our youth teams."
CC: "Okay, we are going to shift gears here a bit to your college team. Last year was obviously a big year for your college team, with the championship and the undefeated record. You also never lost a game in your age level with the U.S. U-19s, but can you talk about the run for the Tar Heels?"
O'Reilly: "Something I find real special about college soccer is that these are the girls you see every day after classes or on campus. All our friends get to come and you get to hang out after the games. It's such a family atmosphere, especially here at Carolina. So, that's what made the run so special. Everyone here on campus was rooting for us and we got to see each other at school the next day. I just love the school atmosphere part of college soccer."
Tarpley: "That's a really good answer."
CC: "Who are the teams, besides UNC, that will be have to watch out for in the NCAA playoffs?"
O'Reilly: "I guess right now we are not even ranked #1 so we have to give a lot of respect to the teams that are ranked above us. I know Notre Dame is undefeated so far and a lot of the usual suspects are always going to come out with strong teams, so we have to be prepared for anybody in the ACC and the NCAA Tournament."
Tarpley: "I think the level across the country has gotten so much better. There are a lot of top teams that have the talent to win so it will be interesting."
CC: "Okay, a couple off-the-field questions. What is the best place to 'pig out' around the UNC campus?"
Tarpley: "The Loop! I get a BBQ chicken pizza, Oreo shake and a salad."
CC: "I think you have told Center Circle in the past that that's your favorite meal."
Tarpley: "Sure is! I'm going there tonight!"
CC: "What about you Heather? Heather?"
O'Reilly: "(Undecipherable words as O'Reilly as arrived at the restaurant for the pre-game meal)…Sorry, I was just putting in my order!"
CC: "What did you order?"
O'Reilly: "The Moose. You know, like the animal. It's a sandwich."
CC: "What's on The Moose?"
O'Reilly: "Lots of stuff. It basically a massive club sandwich. Okay, there are a lot of good Mexican places around that I like to go to. Hector's is a famed late night spot. Of course, you have Time Out, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year."
Tarpley: "That's just not right."
CC: "What kind of food do they have there?"
O'Reilly: "Well, there are a lot of chicken and biscuits and…Tarpy, what else do they have there?"
Tarpley: "Just a lot of Southern stuff."
O'Reilly: "Yeah, Southern stuff. These two Northern girls don't know too much about that."
CC: "Okay, moving on. What is your toughest class this semester?"
Tarpley: "Based on my most recent test, my geography class. But Heather, I studied with your roommate. She's awesome."
O'Reilly: "Yeah, she's cool. Let's see…my toughest class might be my sports psychology class. Even though it is very interesting, my teacher makes the exams very difficult."
CC: "As former high school basketball players, will Roy Williams get the Tar Heel basketball team back to their former glory?"
O'Reilly: "On paper, they seem to be really strong this year. I just hope they can come together as a unit, which was their problem last year. I have faith in them."
CC: "What made the U-19 team that won the world championship so good?"
Tarpley: "I think there were a lot of factors that went into that team. The team chemistry was unbelievable and we had so much fun. Tracey (Leone) was an excellent coach for us and she provided an atmosphere were we wanted to work hard."
O'Reilly: "Our captain wasn't so shabby either."
Tarpley: "Thanks Heath."
O'Reilly: "Oh, here she is with her boot and everything! Tarp and I are standing right next to each other right now, but back to the U-19s. We were young, and we were excited and motivated, and not that you lose any of that when you get a bit older, but it was just the first of anything like that for any of us. Some of the college girls had one college season under their belts, but for a lot of us it was the first major thing any of us had done and we were excited to be a part of something that huge."
CC: "I know you haven't seen this group of U-19s very much, but there are four players who played with you in 2002, so how do you think this year's U-19s will do?"
Tarpley: "I think they are going to do really well. I've heard a lot of great things and they have a ton of talented players. It will be a great experience for them."
O'Reilly: "I agree. They have a lot of Jersey girls on that team and that makes it even more awesome."
CC: "Last question, do you think it's strange that both of you guys had the same injury (O'Reilly broke her fibula in June of 2003, like Tarpley, in a collision with a goalkeeper) and how has Heather helped Lindsay through her injury?
Tarpley: "Do we have to talk about injuries? As soon as I got hurt, they took me off the field and Heather come out a little while later, but as soon as she came off the field, the first thing she did was come up to me and ask me if it was going to be okay and asked the trainers what was wrong. I don't think she has any idea of how much that meant to me and how much support she gave me. She even asked if she could leave the game and come to the emergency room with me. Little things like that are so comforting."
O'Reilly: "Before I got injured last summer, I didn't really have any major setbacks in my career. I know that Tarp has had some nicks and some bad shin splints, but she hadn't had any really big injuries or setbacks before this. So I knew how much this could really get her down, and I just felt with my experience from last summer that I could really help her out a lot. I told her six weeks were going to go quick and she's going to plug away at her rehab and she'll be back to normal before she knows it. She's so dedicated and focused to the sport that I knew it would be tough for her to sit on the sidelines for the next six weeks, but she'll be back and we can't wait to have her."
CC: "Thanks very much and good luck against Miami."
Tarpley: "Thanks!"
O'Reilly: Thanks!"
Editors Note: After devouring the entire Moose sandwich, O'Reilly had two goals and an assist in just 42 minutes of play as UNC downed Miami 5-1 to improve to 11-0-1 this year and extend their unbeaten streak. Tarpley played her part cheering from the sidelines.
News Apr 24, 2014


text:
Toll Free
About Us
Our Blog
Our Team
Contact Us
Our Policies
10 Reasons We Are The Best
Our Services
Business Center
Concierge Services
Property Management
Second Home & Vacation Rental Home Care
Home Staging
All Things Asheville - A Free Visitors' Guide App
Travel Insurance
Vacation Rentals
Search by Features
Advanced Search
New Vacation Rentals
Large Group Rentals
Furnished Monthly Rentals
EcoFriendly Vacation Rentals
Video Tours
Property Management
Vacation Rental Management Services
Owner Testimonials
Last Minute Deals
Mountain Discovery Pass
All Specials and Packages
Asheville Activities
Hendersonville Activities
Lake Lure/Chimney Rock Activities
State and National Parks
Useful Maps
Skiing at Wolf Ridge
Scenic Wolf Resort
Asheville Local Dining Guide
Favorite Scenic Drives
Owners Login
Guest Login
Find a Vacation Rental
-- Any --
Pet Friendly:
If arriving within 48 hours, please call or email for availability.
- Alphabetical Property List -
100 Acre Wood
A Mountain Escapade
All Decked Out
American Patriot
Amethyst Creek Cottage
Among the Clouds Getaway
Appalachian House
Aqua Falls Cabin
Asheville Getaway
Asheville Mountain Views
Baby Bear
Biltmore Villa Hideaway
Black Bear Cabin
Black Bear Lodge at Scenic Wolf Resort
Blue Ridge Getaway
Bonnie's Cottage
Bullhead Mountain Lodge
Carolina Roost
Cherish the Cabin
City Retreat
Cool Stream
Deer Run
Doolittle Mountain Cabin
Dream Catcher
Dreams of Pisgah
Eagle's Landing
Eagle's Nest
Eagle's Perch
Eagle's Wing Lodge
El Oso
Elkhorn Cabin
Emerald Sky
Flatlanders' Retreat
Forest Hill
Game Keeper
Harvest Moon
Hidden Pond
Hideaway Cabin
Hillside Charmer
Joyful Moments
La Dolce Vita
Lake House
Landmark Cabin
Laurel Cove Cabin
Laurel Mountain Retreat - Chanterelle
Laurel Mountain Retreat - Elk Path
Laurel Mountain Retreat - Evergreen
Laurel Mountain Retreat - Red Bird
Living Waters
Lone Pine Lodge
Lookout Peak
Memory Maker
Mimi's Cottage
Momma Bear
Mountain Aerie
Mountain Air Country Club
Mountain Escape at Scenic Wolf Resort
Mountain Sky
Mountain Sunshine
Mountain Time
Mountainside Getaway
Mystic Valley
Old Mountain Cabin
Pie in the Sky
Pond Cove Cabin
Promise Keeper Cottage
Rainbow Ridge
Red Barn
Red House
Red Wolf
Reems Creek
Rose Hill Country Cottage
Sallie Lee Cottage
Sky Box
Starnes House
Studio Lex
Sugar Camp Hideaway
Sunrise Knoll
Sunset Haven
Sunset Lodge at Scenic Wolf Resort
The Haven
Tiffany Hideaway
Toboggan Run
Tranquility Lodge
Tree Tops
Truly Breathless
Valley View
Whispering Wind
White Willow
Wild Wood Lodge
Asheville's #1 Award Winning Vacation Rental Company
Secluded yet convenient to all the area's attractions, Sunset Haven offers a soft contemporary feel.
After an adventurous day, kick back for some R&R while enjoying your favorite beverage at Margaritaville.
Old Mountain Cabin is a great place to relax and enjoy a peaceful mountain setting.
Experience one of our newest cabins! Elk Path puts you close to town in a new cabin with a hot tub.
Every Stay Receives:
• Biltmore Estate Pass
• Wolf Ridge Skiing
• Ziplining • Whitewater Rafting
(Really included - No Strings Attached!)
Learn More >
Carolina Newsletter
Specials and packages, Asheville area events and info, last minute trips and deals, new property listings and more!
Sign up Here
Asheville, North Carolina's Vacation Rental Company For Your Biltmore Village, Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain Vacation Cabin Rentals.
A leader of excellence in luxury-mountain living, Asheville Cabins of Carolina Mornings has a much sought after selection of the finest
vacation home and cabin rentals
in the Asheville, NC area. Whether you choose to stay in a captivating Blue Ridge Mountain chalet, a Smoky Mountain log cabin, an elegant downtown loft or a luxury vacation villa located at the center of Historic Biltmore Village, you will be showered with free exclusive activities, personal attention, exceptional service and
superior amenities
. Our Asheville, NC vacation rental cabins offer spectacular mountain views, hot tubs, fireplaces, wireless Internet, pool tables and more. We are also proud to offer a wide selection of extended stay
and pet-friendly rentals. Carolina Mornings is truly your best choice for finding your luxurious Asheville cabin, cottage, condo or vacation home rental.
Make your vacation rental reservations online today!
Asheville, NC Information
Vacation Asheville
Concierge Services
Asheville Area Specials
Vacation Rental Photos
Free Tickets
Activities & Tours
Property Management
Asheville Real Estate
Asheville, NC Rentals
Cabin Rentals
Furnished Monthly Rentals
Eco Friendly
Water Features
Pet Friendly
Romantic Getaways
Hot Tubs
Stay in Touch
Email Alerts
Area News
Carolina Mornings Blog
Contact Us
Carolina Mornings
44 Merrimon Ave. Suite #2
Asheville, NC 28801
Site by
Virtual Resort Manager
© 2014 - Carolina Mornings All Rights Reserved


text:
Sling Chaise - Set of 2
# 08765
The adjustable Sling Chaise lounger makes relaxing outdoors easy. A 5-position adjustable back allows for getting in just the right position and includes the full, flat recline. Attractive and durable yet lightweight enough for easy maneuverability, the chaise is long and roomy for maximum comfort.


text:
Launch yourself further by expanding your knowledge of how rockets work and become a stomp-rocket expert. Then, put your knowledge to the test as you make, launch and refine water bottle rockets. Bring home your rockets and the Rocketry segment of Girl Scouts of Western Washington's Explore Science participation patch!
Adults must register and remain at the event.
P.O. Box 770, Dupont, WA 98327-0770253-475-0307 https://www.girlscoutsww.org
Contact Us
| Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy© Girl Scouts. All Rights Reserved.


text:
jiffr is a picture based dating service that works without words. You introduce yourself without words, only using the language of your flickr pictures and so you get a date without words. This is a free service.
Your Mashup not listed on ProgrammableWeb yet? Tell us about it and get listed.
©ProgrammableWeb.com 2014. All rights reserved.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy


text:
414 Belfast Ln, Ridge, NY | Directions 11961-202340.908964 -72.892387
Monday-Saturday 8AM-6PM
Sunday 9AM-5PM
Neighborhoods: Port Jefferson Station, Long Island
Central Vacuum Clog – Came to my house on time. Very nice. Price was very resonable. Cleaned up area after repair. Would recomend highlyA++++++
By Far The Best Central Vacuum REpair – I tryed this central vacuum repair company. They were great. They were on time. Very polite. Told me what the problem was. And fixed it right the first time. Cant say enough Thank You . I would highly recommend this company. The price for the repair was great.
Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Facebook to see what your friends are up to!
Do you have a review of Priced Rite Central Vacuum on your blog? If you include the Citysearch image link (shown below) in your post, we'll automatically link to your review from the business profile page. Here's how our Linkback system works:
The Linkback system is free and automatic. It's really that easy.
To link to our business profile page, copy the html below to your web page.


text:
A sickle cell test looks for the abnormal hemoglobin in the blood that causes sickle cell anemia.
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
This test is done to tell if you have abnormal hemoglobin that causes sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.
In sickle cell disease, a person has two abnormal hemoglobin S genes. A person with sickle cell trait has only one of these abnormal genes and no symptoms, or only mild ones.
This test does not tell the difference between these two conditions. Another test, called hemoglobin electrophoresis, will be done.
A negative test result is normal.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples.Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
Iron deficiency or blood transfusions within the past 3 months can cause a false negative result.
Sickledex; Hgb S test
Updated by: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington; David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 1997-2014, A.D.A.M., Inc. Duplication for commercial use must be authorized in writing by ADAM Health Solutions.


text:
Author of the provacative book Time Warp on the fascinating puzzle of time perception. An award-winning broadcaster, writer, psychology lecturer, BBC World Service Radio and BBC World News TV presenter
These stats are toogood not to share!
Click here for latest infographic of results.
How can we lead a good life?This is the question we have been asking since we have been asking questions. Tiffany Shlain' s new 8 minute film The Science of Character (#CharacterDay) explores what determines your character and identifies core virtues that lead to a meaningful life. The film identifies 24 character strengths (and 7 in particular) that when practiced and developed, could lead to these virtues. Think about it – what are your top 5 strengths and how can you help share other people's character, too? Character matters. Become the best version of yourself.
Watch, Learn and Enjoy!


text:
Book online for ticketed events
One of the biggest Museum stores in the country, holding the reserve collections for Birmingham Museums Trust.
See inside Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on a virtual tour.
A comprehensive guide to what's happening at Birmingham's museums.
Location: Birmingham Museum
23rd November 2013 - 23rd November 2013
Traditional winter dances in two 30 minute sessions - starting at 11.00am and 1.30pm in the Round Room.


text:
Codec Installation Package for Windows Media Player 6.4
Updated: 3 Sep 2004 | Freeware | 1.26KB | Downloads: 92032
Codec Installation Package for Windows Media Player 6.4
on 21 July 2006, reviewed by: antonio
muy bueno
Codec Installation Package for Windows Media Player 6.4
on 24 January 2006, reviewed by: Motorcycleboy
I have been having tremendous problems using this codec pack with Media Player classic. Possibly the cause of the problem is the use of a product called XPlite that provides extra options to remove unwanted windows components. It is possible that media players or their codecs were not completely uninstalled. What happens is that wmv9 and wma9 will not open. When you re-install the codec pack the following two codecs are shown as remaining uninstalled:
Windows Media MPEG 4 v1.1 Direct Show
WM Audio Voice 9
Sherlock shows the following codecs as broken or missing:
Indeo video 5.10 Compression Filter
Indeo Video 5.10 Decompression Filter
Windows Media Video Decoder
The only answer is to open a media file in the WMP 6.4 that came with the OS and it will automatically download the required codecs. The two files downloaded were:
WMPK Dshow Voice Decoder Cab for 6.4 Player (RTW)
I have not been able to find where you can download these files to save on a disc.
Incidentaly Media Player Classic does have a find codec button but the page you are referred to is full of programmers gibberish.
Copy this code into your website if you want to link to Codec Installation Pack 6.4 page:
Download Codec Installation Pack 6.4


text:
Office of the Vice Provost for Digital Initiatives and Dean of University Libraries
Information about Libraries as an organization, our leadership and our work.
- From the Vice Provost for Digital Initiatives and Dean of University Libraries
It was in the Suzzallo Library Reading Room in 1942 where Gordon K. Hirabayashi, a UW student who eventually earned three degrees at UW, resisted the curfew imposed on anyone of Japanese descent. Later, he refused to report for the incarceration ordered by Executive Order 9066, becoming one of the few people to legally oppose the incarceration of Japanese Americans.
It was not until 1987 that his convictions would be overturned by Judge Mary Schroeder of the Ninth Circuit Court. (more)
Contact Information
Office of the Vice Provost and Dean
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, WA 98195-2900 USA
Phone: 206-543-1763
Fax: 206-685-8727
For individual contact info, see Staff Directory - Administration


text:
FullSync is a powerful tool that helps you keep multiple copies of various data in sync. It can update your Web site using FTP and SFTP, back up your data on the local disk or refresh a working copy from a remote server on your local drive using Samba, and much more. It features multiple protocol support, flexible rules, a scheduler, and many other features that give you a solid basis for nearly all situations.
KBackup is a program that lets you back up any directories or files. It uses an easy-to-use directory tree to select the things to back up. The program was designed to be very simple to use so that it can be used by those who are not computer experts. The storage format is the well known tar format, compressed with bzip2 or gzip. It also includes German, French, Italian, and Russian translations for the user interface and English and German translations of the handbook.
flmkisofs is a very simple program for creating ISO images with the mkisofs program. It can create DVD video ISO images, Apple ISO filesystems, HFS/ISO filesystems, and El Torito or Generic bootable ISO filesystems. It fully supports versions 1 through 3 of the ISO filesystem standard, with RockRidge and Joliet extensions, and has partial UDF support.
histbackup makes incremental backups of a directory tree in a set of directories named by dates, or date-time if the date already exists. Its companion script histbackup-prune controls the archive growth. The new backup is prepopulated by hardlinks of each file from the previous backup and then updated with rsync(1). This arranges that the only new content of each new backup is fresh copies of the changed files. In this way each backup directory is a full copy of the source directory but the disk space cost is that of an incremental backup. Because it uses rsync, it is possible to efficiently backup remote directories in this manner.
A collection of tools for dumping and mastering PlayStation 1 CD-ROM images.
A friendly task manager.


text:
Cyclists Still Second-Class Citizens at the Kentucky State Fair
The Kentucky State Fair (KSF) begins today, but good luck riding your bike there. Following the KSF's fumble on bike parking that blew up last year, the fair board is on track to repeat many of the mistakes that have given the it a reputation as bike-unfriendly as far away as Dallas. Like last year, bikes will not be allowed inside the fairgrounds' gates and the fair offers no incentives for cyclists to attend like other states do, causing jeers from local bike advocates. Which made us surprised to see the KSF proudly declare on its Facebook page:
Grab your helmets and bells, we are a bike friendly facility! In addition to bicycle racks at every gate, the Kentucky State Fair Bicycle Corral is located at Gate 4 in Lot H. The two new bicycle racks at Gate 6 off Preston are designed to meet the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals national standards.
We spoke with Bicycling for Louisville and Metro Louisville's Bike Louisville to figure out why significant changes weren't made since last year and what could be done to make things better next year.


text:
This ring is gorgeous! It has fooled a lot of people; especially the 2 bands that are with it. I wear a size 4-1/2 so I had to buy a size 5 and it's big on me. The styling is gorgeous and it's the stones are just the right size to look authentic. Love this ring!
I have gotten some CZ rings in the past that scream "CZ" or "fake" either because of something not so great in the cut, or most especially in the obvious either 'whiteness' or even 'glassiness' of the stone, and the bigger the stone, the more obvious the fakey-ness has been, so it seems. So when I was thinking about this ring, and the give-or-take-2 carat main stone setting, I really expected it to look like a CZ. But, I loved the set, what with the two smaller stone bands and then the center one with the baguettes and main stone -- it reminded me of my real wedding set that was stolen and which I could now never, ever afford to replace but which I miss incredibly. I have looked and looked for CZ or even lab-created diamond sets just like this, hoping to replace my stolen set, but to no avail -- until now at Overstock!! And then with the incredibly low price I just couldn't believe it, but I also felt like, 'oh well, even if the set looks fake at least I haven't lost alot of money..." But to be honest, I could NOT love this set more!!! I was amazed at how gorgeous it is, how realistic the entire set looks, how it sparkles like crazy, and what good quality it is, especially for the price!!! I'm in love with it, and I also adore the fact that it looks so beautiful on my finger -- speaking of which, I was afraid it might be too big or bulky, as I have thin little fingers, but it absolutely does not; it is actually quite delicate, and it is also very comfortable. I can't recommend this enough! or thank Overstock enough for finally providing me with such a beautiful copy of my lost wedding set!
When I first opened the box it was very pretty but you could tell it wasn't real. Which was fine. It fit perfectly. I keep it on as I shower and wash dishes and for some reason I prefer it more now than in the beginning, it has gotten a more "real" and "worn" look as time goes on, but in a good way!
This ring is more beautiful in person, lots of sparkle. I wear the two bands for work since I work in a hospital. If you have wider knuckles, it's more snug when you wear all three.
love over stock its the best for ordering any thing....
I purchased this ring for my older sister as a gag. She really like it and it looks so real. She is wearing it and I am so proud that she likes it.
Beautiful ring my wife loves it.she wears it everywhere and it looks so expensive
Surprised how beautiful this set was! Looks real! Would recommend to anyone!
Its everything I figured it would be. Fits great and looks great. I have had a lot of compliments on it. I would recommend to every one.
This ring set may look flashy at first, but when worn daily, the rhodium plate wears off within a few months. Don't waste your money on this. Get a CZ set in sterling silver instead. Wish I had returned this within 30 days. It's in the land fill now. ( where all things made in China end up).
Usually leaves our warehouse in 1-2 business days. *
Items must be returned in new or unused condition and contain all original materials included with the shipment.
More details
Our standard shipping method is ground shipping. We also offer expedited shipping for most items. Your final shipping cost and estimated delivery timeframe will be available at checkout.
Standard shipping details
Expedited shipping details
* For your safety, some orders go through our loss prevention department. If we select your order for this process, we will immediately notify you that there may be up to a 3-day delay on your order.
** Most Oversize orders are delivered within 1-4 weeks. Some orders may take 6 weeks to be delivered.


text:
2013 Boy Scout™ 14" Nutcracker$16.99BSA® exclusive design honors the national jamboree, featuring a Boy Scout sporting replicas of the 2013 Jamboree® cap, neckerchief, and emblem. Scout is painted in full uniform and carries a US flag pennant. Measures 14" high. Limited quantities — produced one time only. Learn More
Bronze-Finish Eagle with Coin$129.99Duracast resin eagle sculpture is refined with a bronze finish to beautifully highlight the detail. When received as a recognition or thank-you gift, this piece will be treasured forever. Rich-looking, cherry veneer base measures 5" x 5" x 3". Learn More
BSA® Crystal Eagle$49.99An exceptional price on an executive-quality gift. Created exclusively for the BSA®, this finely crafted crystal piece depicts the noble eagle-and-shield found at the heart of the stylized Universal Emblem. Black crystal base 1½" wide x 1 ¾" high engravable plate (engraving not included). Measures 8" x 5½" x 2" overall. Learn More
Crystal Cube, Universal Emblem/Cub Scout w/ Lighted Base$36.99This gift set features the Universal Emblem and Cub Scout logos that intersect in the center of the crystal to create a unique design. Cube features six cuts on each side and is approximately 3" tall x 2" wide. Included is a black lighted base measuring 2" x 2" x 3 1/4". Gift set is packaged in a durable, velvet lined gift box. Lighted base requires 3 AAA batteries, not included. Learn More


text:
sansri, it is nice that Bill Beam responded but his response was corporate BS. I have gotten the same response before from ABC people. They know damn well what the impact is with this 720p subchannel and simply don't care. In today's tough economic climate, they are trying to squeeze as much money as they can out of their signal. Until a lot of people complain, things will just get worse. FRankly, there are far too many channels to choose from as it is. Adding another channel won't even make a ripple. I don't see why broadcasters like ABC waste their time with subchannels.
post #91 of 355
4/28/09 at 2:15pm


text:
The Douglas Tigers topped Carson in four games to secure a spot in next week's Division I volleyball playoffs.
After Douglas won the first two games, 25-20 and 25-19, Carson mounted a rally to win the third game, 25-19.
The Tigers, likely the third seed in the Sierra League behind Bishop Manogue and Galena, turned it around with a 25-19 win in the fourth game to grab the victory.
Carson, 6-10 in league, must wait to find out the results of Thursday's Wooster-Manogue game to see if the Senators play on. Carson owned the tiebreaker against Wooster.
The Tigers, 7-9 …


text:
Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is allocated and sold directly from the winery to restaurants and select fine wine retail establishments in California. Our wine is also distributed to a limited number of states. The 2009 vintage was released on February 14, 2012.
For more information, please contact:
Colin MacPhail, General Manager:
707-942-0167 winery
707-942-6934 fax


text:
Is your resume in need of a little disruption?
Startups are all about
making things work better.
Our resume writing service is all about doing that for your CV.
StartUpHire is the place to find Risk-Team,-Software-Engineer jobs in and near . Review the list below of Risk-Team,-Software-Engineer jobs. These Risk-Team,-Software-Engineer jobs represent some of the most rewarding careers available. You can refine your job search for Risk-Team,-Software-Engineer jobs in by adding a job title, company name, or keyword to the search box above … or click the "Advanced Search" link for more options. Don't see the employment opportunity you're looking for? Check back soon for more Risk-Team,-Software-Engineer jobs in , or sign up for an email alert (link in upper left) to receive periodic updates on new Risk-Team,-Software-Engineer jobs in , .
Xoom Corporation is revolutionizing the international money transfer market by providing people with an easy, secure, convenient and cost-effective means of sending money worldwide. We are looking for talented dev-ops engineers to help us strengthen our world class risk3/18/2014 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
Location: West United States Sales Engineer team member supporting technical sales activities. Duties and Responsibilities: Customer meetings, presentations, requirements gathering,, competitive positioning. Hands-on product demonstrations and technical2/23/2014 San Jose, CA Save This Job
Your tasks Identify and prepare quality requirements for product development projects based upon applicable regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, JPAL, EU, etc.) Develop and maintain the product development project Risk Management Plan (RMP) and aid in risk management documentation4/7/2014 Minnetonka, MN Save This Job
DEPARTMENT: Innovation EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: EXEMPT REPORTS TO: Head of WiFi Network JOB CODE: LOCATION: Seattle, WA GENERAL PURPOSE: Systems Engineers must take a holistic look at new products introduced by MTN. Specifically, Nexus is a complex interaction of onboard systems,2/19/2014 Seattle, WA Save This Job
Are you looking to join one of the hottest cloud companies in the world? Do you enjoy creating and managing security solutions in a rapidly-growing global infrastructure? Would you like to work at a company that has earned the #1 ranking on two 2012 âBest Places to3/29/2014 Pleasanton, CA Save This Job
General Description: Regional Facilities Engineer is responsible for supporting the data centers in each market. Activities include maintenance activities planning and supervision and process/procedure development, build out design and supervision of data center facility3/10/2014 Charlotte, NC Save This Job
Your tasks Ensure the manufacturing cell is aware of and meeting the customer?s quality needs and approval requirements. Provide clear product acceptance standards. Support the manufacturing cell to create, monitor and investigate the effectiveness of the product line quality3/8/2014 Jeffersonville, IN Save This Job
GENERAL PURPOSE: Systems Engineers must take a holistic look at new products introduced by MTN. Specifically, Nexus is a complex interaction of onboard systems, and core network elements. A Systems Engineer will be responsible for verifying that these systems are functioning2/19/2014 Seattle, WA Save This Job
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To conceive, design and develop medical devices through engineering analysis, prototyping, risk assessment and appropriate verification testing. MAIN JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ? Evaluate the feasibility of selected concepts to meet functional, clinical4/3/2014 Bothell, WA Save This Job
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB Lead the EKOS instrument design team with expertise in system design, requirement definition and risk hazard analysis. Provide system level analysis expertise to the design of the EKOS instrument systems. Work with the project managers to ensure compliance3/4/2014 Bothell, WA Save This Job
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt Benefits:M/D/V/Rx, PTO Employment Type:Full Time Department:IT Duties: Support network security efforts such as firewall audits, network design reviews and internal security consulting. Audit Information Systems and Network devices against corporate3/24/2014 Portland, OR Save This Job
Senior Security Engineer, Strategic Accounts ? NY Region-- Imperva, Inc. Imperva, the leader in Data Security, is looking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer, Strategic Accounts, NY Region,who has provided the technical sales expertise to key F100 accounts and is2/17/2014 New York, NY Save This Job
Senior Security Engineer, Southeast Region -- Imperva, Inc. Imperva is looking for a high energy and customer centric Senior Security Engineer (SE), Southeast Region, to join the Global Field Sales Team Imperva, pioneering the third pillar of enterprise security, fills the3/19/2014 Redwood City, CA Save This Job
To build out a team to verify the consistency and quality of its multi-asset class risk platform, Axioma is seeking a QA Engineer with a focus on maintaining a testing infrastructure and authoring unit tests to verify application and infrastructure components. This position will2/24/2014 New York, NY Save This Job
Experience with Catheter Development & Manufacturing Your tasks Lead the identification/development/qualification of new processes, fixturing/tooling, and technologies related to new product introductions into manufacturing as well as enhancing internal development4/7/2014 Jeffersonville, IN Save This Job
Your tasks Lead the identification/development/qualification of new processes, fixturing/tooling, and technologies related to new product introductions into manufacturing. Development of test and inspection plans to ensure risk mitigation and quality requirements are met. Lead3/8/2014 Minnetonka, MN Save This Job
About Us: Skybox Imaging is an information and analytics company that provides easy access to reliable and frequent high-resolution imagery and first-ever HD video of the earth by combining the power of web technologies with a constellation of microsatellites. By operating the2/19/2014 Mountain View, CA Save This Job
User data is sacred, and Yelp is building a crack team of security engineers to help us keep it safe. You'll be designing and implementing fortifications on the front lines of Yelp's defense to help keep nasty attackers at bay and the data of more than 120 million users3/22/2014 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
COMPANY DESCRIPTION About us: Orchard is a small VC backed startup building one massively impactful platform. We provide analytics and execution for institutional investors looking to deploy capital across Online Lending (i.e. peer-to-peer) exchanges. Investors can utilize3/2/2014 New York, NY Save This Job
COMPANY DESCRIPTION About us: Orchard is a small VC backed startup building one massively impactful platform. We provide analytics and execution for institutional investors looking to deploy capital across Online Lending (i.e. peer-to-peer) exchanges. Investors can utilize3/2/2014 New York, NY Save This Job


text:
Westholme School
Independent day school for pupils aged 2 - 18
Welcome to the Westholme website and I hope you enjoy reading about our school which provides a rounded and first rate education for boys and girls from nursery through to Sixth Form.
Westholme is a happy and open community where every boy and girl is valued for his or her talents and personal qualities. We believe that every pupil in our care has the right... Read More
26 Apr, 14
Infant and Junior School Open Morning 10.00am - 12 noon
26 Apr, 14
Dresses and Cardigans Second Hand Uniform Sale, 10.00am - 11.00am
01 May, 14
01 May, 14
08 May, 14
'Lessons Learned in Politics and Elsewhere'
20 May, 14
STEM Challenge Competition for Schools
22 May, 14
An exciting event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
19 Jun, 14
02 Jul, 14
Westholme's summer production in The Croston Theatre
18 Aug, 14
Westholme Theatre Week
12 Nov, 13
Click here to find out more about the Westholme Concert Series and available dates.
17 Apr, 14
Children enjoy Easter activities at Superskills
14 Apr, 14
Mr Haworth completes the London Marathon
10 Apr, 14
Year 12 Economics students investigate the impact of Independent Education to the UK Economy
02 Apr, 14
Westholme celebrate Shakespeares 450th anniversary
02 Apr, 14
Year 11 battle against Sixth Form for the Gough Cup
02 Apr, 14
Year One perform their Spring Assembly
02 Apr, 14
48 students travel to Cardiff for the annual Sports Tour
02 Apr, 14
Visitors speak to our Year 10 Criminology Course students
Request a Prospectus | Contact | Privacy | SiteMap | Designed and Developed by www.red-fern.co.uk | Our Cookie Policy| Login


text:
**Valid on Economy shipping method only. Not valid on any other shipping method. Order total determined after any other discounts are applied and does not include any applicable taxes. Offer subject to change without notice. Limited time offer.
home > Girls > Shoes > Flip Flops > Wave
Item #10401
Back strap included on sizes C6/7 and C8/9 only.
The Crocs™ Wave sandal, the perfect summer sandal. Featuring fun multi-colored design, this sandal by Crocs is comfort and style rolled into the perfect shoe. Made with our croslite™ material this will be a comfortable sandal for all occasions.
- Featuring a croslite™ material outsole.
- Sporty splash design on footbed.
- Soft, comfortable straps.
Kid's Flip Flops
Back strap included on sizes C6/7 through C8/9 only.
choose color
choose size
There is no size available for the color selected.
this item is out of stock
this item is coming soon! enter your email and we'll notify you when the item is available.
I also want to sign up for regular email promotions and offers.
want to be notified when this item arrives? simply select your color and size and then enter your email.
I also want to sign up for regular email promotions and offers.
risk-free shopping
simple returns »
change your mind?
no problem.
no problem.
crocs guarantee »
we cover any quality
issues for 90 days.
issues for 90 days.
most orders ship free »
orders over $24.99 qualify for free economy shipping.


text:
Healthy Quiche Recipes
A favorite menu item for lunching ladies, quiche is as popular now as it has ever been. These savory pies prove that there
are endless variations to dish up. Serve for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or with a peppery arugula salad for a light spring
Start your day with this warm and savory quiche. Chop vegetables, shred cheese, and cook bacon while the dough for the crust chills in the refrigerator.
View Recipe: Summer Squash, Bacon, and Mozzarella Quiche


text:
Please enter your travel dates.
Studio - No Refund
- 1 king and 1 sofa bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofabed, Smoking
- 1 king and 1 sofa bed
King Suite - No Refund
- 1 king and 1 sofa bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofabed, Smoking
- 1 king and 1 sofa bed
Beachwood hotel with an indoor pool
Collect 200 points.*
Simply enter your Nectar card number on the confirmation page. Your points will be credited 30 days after your trip is complete. *Offers may apply
Situated in Beachwood, this hotel is in the same region as University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, and Progressive Field. Regional attractions also include Quicken Loans Arena and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hotel Features
At Homewood Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Beachwood, recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a 24-hour business center.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature kitchens, complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
- General
In addition to an indoor pool, Homewood Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Beachwood provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, audiovisual equipment, and a meeting/conference room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in the lobby.
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
- Free outdoor parking
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- One meeting/conference room
- 24-hour business center
- Self parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- ATM/banking
- Audiovisual equipment
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Business services
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Fireplace in lobby
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Grocery store
- Laundry facilities
- Number of floors - 6
- Total number of rooms - 125
- Patio
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Complimentary reception
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Television in lobby
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free outdoor parking, Self parking
- Room Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Connecting / adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Ceiling fan
- Climate control
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Desk
- Extra towels/bedding
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Shower/tub combination
- Sofa bed
- Phone
- Dining
Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast each morning.
- Recreation
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Skiing - downhill nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Swimming nearby
- Boating nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Playground nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Pet maximum weight in lb is 45
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Pet fee: USD 10.00 per suite, per night
- Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
- Additional Details
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


text:
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TSL)
TESOL Minor
(All colleges) —25 credits
Language requirements- Proficiency in a foreign language demonstrated through completion of 102-level course work or equivalent experience, and proficiency in English demonstrated by a grade of B or better in one of the following courses: ENG 110, 303, 306.
Core (16 credits) – TSL 400, ENG 332, MLG 340 or ENG 432; TSL 450 (four credits), CI 463. Electives in the following areas: (nine credits from three or more departments. Courses used for General Education will not apply to TESOL minor.)
Education majors in French/German/Spanish, EC-A certification track: EDS 408; one course from language studies; and one course from cultural studies.
All other TESOL minors: one course from language studies; one course from cultural studies; and three credits from language studies, cultural studies or additional electives.
- Language studies: ENG 334, PHL 311, PSY 436, SPE 431.
- Cultural studies: ANT 350, CST 332, PSY 360, PSY 282, TSL 425.
- Additional electives: ANT/ECO/GEO/HIS/POL/SOC 202; ANT/SOC 354; CST 317; EFN 465, 475 (depending on topic), 486, 495; ERS/SOC 280; FRE 220; GEO 312,318, 328, 331; HED 486; HIS 240, 250, 306, 336, 342, 345, 349, 385; INS 250, 251, 252; MGT 360; MLG 455 (depending on topic); PHL 230, 345, 349, 401; POL 330, 333, 336, 337, 338, 339; PSY 285; SOC 480; SPA 321; TSL 350 (depending on the topic), 498 (depending on the topic); WGS 410.
Teacher certification – to teach English language learners in public schools, a student must complete requirements in professional education, complete a certifiable major and TESOL, minor pass the ESL Praxis II exam and the Praxis II exam(s) for the certifiable major(s), and student teach English language learners at appropriate levels.
Also see English as a Second Language Institute.
TSL 350 Cr. 1-6
TSL Program Development
This course is designed for teachers or prospective teachers working toward teacher certification or re-certification in ESL. Program topics, which focus on special needs of ESL learners and teachers, include methods, curriculum development, culture, language acquisition, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and sociopolitical concerns. Repeatable for credit-- maximum 12.
TSL 400/500 Cr. 3
Program Models for Second Language
An introduction to program models that contribute to successful second language acquisition. Topics include the history of bilingual and ESL education policies and practices in the U.S., second language acquisition (SLA) theory, effective program models and instructional approaches, and second language assessment tools. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program or completion of the INS 250/251/252 study abroad series or one course from the following: ANT 350; CST 332; MLG 340; ENG 332, 334, 432; PHL 311; PSY 282, 360, 436; TSL 425. Offered Spring.
TSL 425/525 Cr. 3
Global Issues in TESOL
The study of global English, cross-cultural second language proficiency standards, and sociopolitical issues related to educational practices. Students explore relationships between teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and current events in three or more world regions. Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program or the INS 250/251/252 study abroad series or one course from the following: ANT 350; CST 332; CI 463; ENG 332, 334, 432; MLG 340; PHL 311; PSY 282, 436; TSL 400. Offered occasionally.
TSL 450/550 Cr. 1-12
TESOL National/International
Intern Program
Practical experience tutoring or teaching non-native speakers of English. Examples of sites are adult literacy programs, after-school enrichment programs, university-level ESL programs, and EFL programs abroad. Prerequisite: junior standing, consent of TESOL coordinator, ENG 110, CST 110. Repeatable for credit - maximum 12. Pass/Fail grading. Offered occasionally.
TSL 498 Cr. 1-3
Independent Study
Field work, research, individual projects in a specific area related to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Registration with the consent of instructor and the department chairperson. Prerequisite: junior standing. Repeatable for credit – maximum six. Offered occasionally.


text:
|Dylan Rheault
Courtesy: CMU Athletic Communications
Release: 05/21/2013
2013: [Game-by-Game Statistics] Saw action in 14 games starting four ... pitched 39 innings earning 29 strikeouts on the year ... struck out a season-high six versus Bethune-Cookman (3/5) ... pitched a season-high six innings versus Marshall (3/15) ... finished tied for 2nd in hits allowed in MAC with 42.
2012: [Game-by-Game Statistics] Made 17 appearances, including two starts ... struck out a season-high seven batters twice - at Eastern Michigan (4/14) and versus Kent State (4/21) ... made collegiate debut at No. 23 Stetson ... pitched 4.2 innings of relief in Clash at Comerica versus Michigan State (5/15) ... came out of bullpen in MAC Tournament to throw 4.1 innings and earn the win in semifinal contest versus Miami (5/25).
2011: Redshirt
High School: Finished 6-3 with four complete games as a senior ... tossed 60 2/3 innings, giving up 42 hits ... had an ERA of 2.90 with 78 strikeouts ... played for Mike Riley ... played club ball on the Sudbury Hitmen and Upperdeck Cougars for his father, Anthony, Phil Zarcone and Jeff Yore.


text:
Boston strongman: David Ortiz leads Red Sox to World Series title
BOSTON -- It was after two o'clock in the morning when David Ortiz bounced out of the Red Sox clubhouse for the first time as a three-time world champion. He was surrounded by a phalanx of friends and fans that grew with nearly every step as he walked underneath Fenway Park. Ortiz does not walk alone, no more than does a rock star or a five-star general, and he exhibits qualities of both at all times.
A trio of admiring police officers brought the entourage to a brief stop. One of them, Chief Jeffrey Silva of the Westwood, Mass., Police Department, pulled out his cell phone to take a picture. His eight-year-old son had one question for him when he left for work that day to assist the Boston P.D. in keeping the peace for what would be one of the biggest nights in the city's sports history, Game 6 of the World Series, the first opportunity for the Red Sox to win the series at home since 1918. "Dad," his son asked, "can you get me Big Papi's autograph?"
"I'll be working outside the ballpark," Silva had replied. "I don't think there's any chance of that happening."
Instead, he found himself standing next to the newly-minted World Series MVP, not to mention Boston's unofficial team captain, spokesman, grief counselor, chaplain, grillmaster and cheerleader. Silva practically turned into an eight-year-old himself shaking hands and congratulating Ortiz.
"He represents everything Boston is about," said Chief Silva. "Hard-working people who look out for one another. The way he handled everything from the bombing to the whole season tells you how much he cares. The epitome of leadership is when people look to you in time of trouble and you want to be the one to provide the help. That's what people see in David: a true leader."
If there is one singular flavor to take away from this World Series it is that for the first time in 95 years the Red Sox and their fans celebrated a championship in Fenway Park. "The cathedral of baseball," Boston outfielder Jonny Gomes called it.
The cathedral fairly rattled and shook Wednesday night from as much joyful noise as 38,477 people can muster. So jazzed were the Fenway faithful that they stood for much of the game. So festive was the crowd that it was Times Square on New Year's Eve, except this time the question for the revelers was whether, not when, the ball would drop. It did so at 11:20 p.m. ET on the night before Halloween.
In the past 10 years we have seen the Red Sox end an 86-year championship drought, the White Sox end an 88-year drought and the Giants end a 56-year drought. But so important is Fenway and baseball to the life of Boston that the end of the Red Sox' 95-year drought falls just behind -- though still in the company of -- the other Bucket List benchmarks of the last decade.
Fenway aside, what will resonate the most from this Fall Classic is the statement Ortiz made with his play. It came just six months after the more prideful, if vulgar, one that he made when Fenway opened its arms to fans for the first time since the terrorist bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15. "This is our f---ing city!" he shouted to the world as much to as his fellow Bostonians on April 20.
That comment echoed literally after the World Series clincher. "This is our bleeping city," Ortiz said with a smile upon being presented with a trophy and a truck as the series' MVP. But the personal statement Ortiz made is that he is the force that moves this team in every imaginable way. The man hit .688 and reached base 19 times in 25 plate appearances. You simply do not put up those kinds of numbers in the major leagues. Not in the World Series. Not against the collection of power arms that the Cardinals kept running out to the mound. Heck, you don't put up numbers like that in Little League or slow-pitch softball.
This will go down as the World Series of Ortiz. The Fall Classic was a celebration of resilience, the resilience of both the Red Sox, who own the all-time worst winning percentage (.426 in 2011) of any team that went on to win the World Series the next year, and the resilience of Bostonians, who lived up to the "B Strong" motto after the bombings last April. Ortiz is the embodiment of that spirit. People want to follow this natural born leader, and Ortiz wants people to follow him.
"I've played with a lot of superstars," Red Sox catcher David Ross said, "but I've never been around a superstar who cared more about winning than David. He could go 0-for-4, but if we win the game, he's the happiest man in the room."
REITER: Lackey may not love Boston, but fans loved him
It was Ortiz who had delivered the opening shot across the Cardinals' bow in this series, a two-run homer off St. Louis reliever Kevin Siegrist late in Boston's 8-1 victory in Game 1. Siegrist had not allowed a home run to a left-handed hitter all year, and yet Ortiz walloped the first pitch Siegrist ever threw to him, a 96-mph heater.
"He came into the series with one plan," Red Sox hitting coach Greg Colbrunn said, "and that was, I'm ready to hit the fastball. You can't throw a fastball by him."
The next day in a 4-2 loss in Game 2, Ortiz smashed a two-run homer off Cardinals phenom Michael Wacha -- on a 3-and-2 changeup. No one had hit a home run off Wacha's changeup the whole year. No matter the pitchers or the pitches, St. Louis had so much trouble dealing with Ortiz that the Cardinals finally decided in Game 6 not to deal with him at all. They walked him a World Series record-tying four times, including three intentional walks -- the most ever in a series clincher. Twice on those occasions he came around to score.
"He's as hot as anyone you're going to see this time of year," said St. Louis manager Mike Matheny. "We tried to make tough pitches in tough situations, tried to pitch around him at times. What this comes down to, they got big hits in big situations, and that's something that eluded us this time."
Boston manager John Farrell anticipated that Matheny had run out of patience trying to pitch to Ortiz. Expecting Matheny to walk Ortiz in just about any significant spot, Farrell moved Shane Victorino, his regular No. 2 hitter, to the six hole in order to, in his words, "lengthen the lineup behind David." The move paid big dividends. Victorino drove in four runs in the shadow of Ortiz's intentional walks, including three on a double off the Green Monster in the third inning that got the party started.
WATCH: Victorino's big double puts Red Sox ahead in Game 6
The Red Sox were just too good for the Cardinals. By either going through or around Ortiz, St. Louis would pay a toll either way. The Boston lineup was just relentless enough to have Ortiz's back. The 6-7-8-9 hitters for St. Louis, on the other hand, batted just .146, with no RBIs in 82 at-bats.
"I know I'm one of the forces for this ballgame," Ortiz said, "and I like to take things personal, you know. And that's been my whole career, a challenge. And I wasn't trying to be the guy, but I know I got to get something done to keep the line moving. And thank God, everything worked out well, and I don't even have to do anything today, I guess. The rest of the team took over."
Ortiz's fingerprints were all over this series, and not just from the debilitating home runs that he hit off the Cardinals' strong-armed kid pitchers, or the fact that he hit .688 while the rest of his team hit .169. Before the series began he hosted the entire Red Sox team at his house for a barbecue, his third such party of the postseason. He scored from first on a double in Game 1. Normally the DH, he played three straight flawless games at first base in St. Louis. And in what should stand as the seminal spiritual moment of this World Series, he gathered his teammates in the dugout for an impromptu sermon before the sixth inning of Game 4 with the score tied at 1. Ortiz implored his teammates to make the most of their opportunity, and they immediately seized the moment. Just minutes later -- after yet another fearful walk to Ortiz -- Gomes belted a three-run homer. It was the turning point of the series. The Red Sox would never trail again in winning Games 4, 5 and 6.
The end, because it almost never was in doubt, was something for Boston to savor. It came when closer Koji Uehara reached back for the last pitch of this redemptive season. In a nod to modernity, white sparkles of light -- the flash of so many iPhones recording a pitch 95 years in the making -- created a constellation of phosphorescence. When Matt Carpenter swung and missed amid the glare of all those man-made stars, a thunderous noise rose up from the 101-year-old cathedral. Somehow, for the fans and for the bearded men proudly wearing the home whites, the ending seemed just right, as if it were made to be, even going back to that terrible Monday morning in April.
WATCH: Uehara closes out Game 6 for Red Sox
It may seem as if the Red Sox' three world championships in the past decade are pearls upon the same string. This is not so. This one stands apart. Ortiz is the only player from the 2004 and '07 title teams to also be a part of this one. He is the first player since Jim Palmer of the 1966, '70 and '83 Orioles to win three rings without playing for the Yankees. And Ortiz knew this championship stands on its own merits. He knows this one might be the most special of all.
"I would say [that] because this is a team that we have a lot of players with heart," he said.
There will be plenty of time to talk about Ortiz's Hall of Fame candidacy. He turns 38 next month and is coming off a third straight season with an OPS better than .950. It's a conversation that can wait because of all the baseball he seems to have left in him. But understand what this World Series did for Ortiz: He became the greatest hitter in series history (his .454 batting average is the best of anyone with 50 plate appearances), one of the most renowned leaders in baseball history and perhaps the most beloved athlete in Boston sports history. All of it is as much for who he is as for what he has done.
It is clearer now than ever before; never does Ortiz walk alone. A team and a city follow him. They followed him straight to what for Boston is the triumph of the century.
LEMIRE: Don't be shocked to see Red Sox and Cardinals back in Series soon


text:
- Shop
- Ideas & How-Tos
Choose Your Savings
- MyLowe's
Prices, promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Our local stores do not honor online pricing. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted.
Whatever your project, Lowe's can show you how. Search our library for ideas and inspiration.Get Started
Rugs add warmth to a room in temperature, comfort and design. There are numerous options, not just in colors and patterns but also how the different types of rugs can be used. Define your space and integrate furniture and d&eaacute;cor in a room with an area rug or accent rug, or use a runner to designate walking space or spiff up a hallway. Place an outdoor rug on your deck or patio for a cozy indoor feel or let your children's rooms in on the fun with colorful kids rugs. We also have bath rugs and bath mats that can serve as a comfy barrier between your feet and the cold floor of your bathroom. And of course you can't forget a friendly, welcoming door mat to greet your guests and keep outside dirt from being tracked in. Lowe's carries all of your favorite rug brands, including allen + roth®, Milliken, Safavieh, Nourison, Orian and Momeni. The possibilities are endless. Not sure where to get started? Check out our Interior Rug Buying Guide. Finally, be sure to maintain your rug with rug pads and accessories.


text:
Our revolutionary PackIt® Personal Cooler doesn't require ice or a cold pack to keep contents chilly! It comes with a new zippered interior closure for added no-spill food security, and you can fold the PackIt® compactly in the freezer until you're ready to go, since the patented eco-gel lining keeps things cool for up to 10 hours. As an added bonus, there's no condensation so nothing will become soggy. Use it as a lunch bag for school or work, to hold baby bottles or medicine or to take along for tailgating.
We can help! Click here to chat with an expert.
|Enter your zip code for product availability and pickup options at your nearest store.