text:
Top Definition
A fat and very lazy person that leans on the front of a shopping cart to get around a grocery store. Generally they hold everyone up that's behind them.
I got stuck behind 3 cart leaners and now my kid's crying and pissed off...
od uživatele effedup 19. březen 2009
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
We received over 570 nominations for our third-annual Top 10 Social Media Blogs contest (the blogosphere's biggest contest for social media blogs).
The list of 20 finalists is pretty impressive! Take a look for yourself below.
The Judges: Our judges include Andy Sernovitz (author, Word of Mouth Marketing & CEO, SocialMedia.org), Rick Calvert (CEO, BlogWorld) and Michael Stelzner (CEO, Social Media Examiner & author, Launch). They are currently finishing up their reviews of these sites.
Here are the finalists (in alphabetical order):

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Do you have some old digital camera and film gear lying around?
Then take it to AccuPhotoLab & Studio at 1757 Savannah Highway Friday and Saturday and receive a check on the spot from KEH Camera. Make sure you take a valid ID.
Used-camera dealer KEH will be at the photo shop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to buy your equipment. Call 571-4817 for more details.
Blockbuster closing three local stores
The once-bustling video store rental business continues to fade away.
Dish Network Corp., which bought the ailing Blockbuster in 2011 out of bankruptcy, is closing 300 stores and laying off 3,000 workers over the next few weeks.
The Charleston area will lose three stores, including the last ones in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and West Ashley, according to a local store employee.
Four stores will remain open in the area that was once saturated with Blockbuster outlets. Those on James Island and in Summerville, Goose Creek and Moncks Corner will continue to operate.
No final closing date was announced, but one local store reported the last day for rentals is Feb. 3 and the remaining stock will be sold through the end of March.
After the closings, Blockbuster will be left with less than 10 percent of the 5,700 stores it operated in 2005.
Video-on-demand services, low-price movie rental kiosks, streaming online videos and Netflix movies by mail swamped the video store market in recent years.
Stepping away
Citadel Mall has some more vacant space.
One of the two Foot Locker stores closed earlier this week when it's 10-year lease expired, leaving 3,400 square feet empty on the Belk wing. Another 3,000-square-foot space on the same wing will be empty after Saturday when Family Christian Bookstore closes.
Over at Northwoods Mall, Foot Locker also closed one of its three stores there this week. Also leaving was Master Cuts hair salon and Creations, a spray-paint T-shirt shop.
Temporarily closed
Charleston Place's Palmetto Café is closed for renovations until mid-February.
Plank-style flooring, mahogany furnishings and bright upholstery will complement white millwork and shutters. Along with the new look, chef Andrew Coins is planning a few new menu surprises. In the meantime, enjoy Palmetto Cafe's breakfast or lunch menu at Charleston Grill, also in Charleston Place.
Now serving
Rutledge Cab Company, chef Robert Carter's newest restaurant creation with managing partner Brad Creger, officially opened earlier this week for dinner.
Look for it at 1300 Rutledge Ave. in Wagener Terrace on Charleston's upper peninsula.
Shortly after opening, the casual neighborhood restaurant in a former gas station and grocery store will start all-day service at 10 a.m., with late-night dining as well as brunch service on Saturdays and Sunday. It seats 60 inside and 70 on the patio.
Carter also owns and operates Carter's Kitchen in Mount Pleasant.
Toning up
Fitness buffs in downtown Charleston now have a new place to get in shape.
Pure Barre, will open Monday at 164 Market St., next to Leaf Cafe. It's owned by Jen Leitch and Jenn Vannatta. Pure Barre's other studio is in Mount Pleasant next to Whole Foods off Houston Northcutt Boulevard.
The ballet barre workout focuses on areas of the body women struggle with the most. It lifts seats, tones thighs and upper body and creates long, lean muscles of a dancer through small isometric movements. Look for opening discounts. Registering for classes has begun. Go online to choose the location or call 606-0559 for more information.
Do you know of a business that is opening, closing or expanding? Reach Warren L. Wise at 937-5524 or twitter.com/warrenlancewise.


text:
Top Definition
Any processed meat product that has a shinny outer surface. Typically used in describing meats that have been formed or shaped and it origins can not be identified with out the package label.
Bologna and hot dogs are the most common slick meats.
av Brian Hagmeier 20. mai 2008
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
Overly processed, sliced, packaged meatstuff used on sandwiches.
Bobby loves slickmeat sandwiches.
Bobby loves slickmeat sandwiches.
av toughmeat 22. april 2008


text:
Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
The Giants battered four Cubs pitchers to the tune of 12 runs on 17 hits, en route to a 12-6 victory in AZ Instructional League action at Fitch Park Field #3 in Mesa this afternoon.
2009 4th round pick LHP Chris Rusin (U. of Kentucky) got the start, and had an easy ten-pitch 1-2-3 1st inning (two strikeouts and a ground out). The Giants then scored twice in the second on two singles and a double, although Rusin only had to throw 12 pitches (total) in that inning. Rusin had another easy 13-pitch 3rd, striking out two more around a single, while catcher Jae-Hoon Ha gunned down a potential base-stealer with a picture-perfect throw to shotstop Hak-Ju Lee's glove as the base-runner tagged himself out for the 3rd out of the inning. (BTW, Hak-Ju Lee was named the top prospect in the Northwest League by Baseeball America today).
Jae-Hoon Ha was a catcher in high school in South Korea, but the Cubs moved him to the outfield immediately after signing him to take advantage of his speed and athleticism. But he (Ha) looks OK behind the plate--certainly better than recent converts Jovan Rosa or (especially) Brandon May have looked so far, and it will be interesting to see if the Cubs used Ha more as a catcher now that Matt Cerda has apparently been moved to 2B full-time
As for Chris Rusin, the 22-year old is a polished college lefty, with a full array of pitches in his arsenal and an ability to work fast and throw strikes. Rusin is the type of guy who should move quickly through the Cubs system at least until his stuff gets challenged and tested at AA. So I would not be surprised one bit if Rusin jumps from Boise to Daytona on Opening Day 2010, with a possible mid-season promotion to AA if he proves that he has mastered Advanced-A by that time.
Peoria RHP Chris Archer (one of three young pitchers the Cubs acquired from Cleveland for Mark DeRosa last off-season) pitched the 4th & 5th innings, and while he didn't walk anybody, he did labor through both innings, throwing 29 pitches in each inning while allowing four runs on six hits. Not a good outing for Archer.
Dominican RHP Julio Pena threw the next two innings and had an OK outing, but then Venezuelan RHP Eduardo Figueroa got clobbered in the 8th and 9th (allowing five runs on three singles, a double and a home run, a walk, and an HBP), as the Giants salted the game away
AA Tennessee Smokies 2B Tony Thomas and CF Brandon Guyer got starts today, and Guyer had a nice game, reaching base three times, including a double and a triple, plus a sacrifice fly RBI. Thomas went hitless, but did score a run after reaching base on a FC.
It's unusual for AA guys to get assigned to Instructs, but in the case of Guyer and Thomas, it's to work on parricular aspects of their game. In the case of Guyer, it's a Strength & Conditioning Program designed to help him develop more strength and power, and for Thomas, it's a crash course in base-stealing with Organizational Base-Running Instructor Bobby Derrnier.
Guyer showed some signs of driving the ball today, as he slammed a double and a triple, while also making an outstanding over-the-shoulder catch while running full-bore toward dead-center. Guyer reminds me of Reed Johnson or Eric Byrnes (pre-torn hamstring), playing all-out on every play and leaving it all on the field. If he could add some XBH to his gear bag, he could be an MLB OF.
Tony Thomas reached base only once today (on a FC), and he did attempt to steal 2nd once he did reach base, but Guyer fouled the pitch off. Then Thomas advanced to 2nd on a Wild Pitch before he could take another shot at stealing 2nd base.
20-year old LF Runey Davis had a nice day at the plate today, with a single, a double, and a triple, and a hard line-drive out to RF in his last AB. Davis was the Cubs 12th round pick out of NJCAA National Champion Howard JC (which beat fellow Cub Trey McNutt's Shelton State club to win the 2009 National JC title), but he struggled at the plate at both Mesa and Boise this Summer. Davis started his college career at the University of Texas before transferring to Howard JC, and would have transferred to Mississippi State if he hadn't signed with the Cubs
And Bobby Wagner smacked a solo home run over the RF fence with one out in the bottom of the 5th. The 23-year old Wagner was the Cubs 38th round draft pick this past June. A native of British Columbia, Wagner played JC ball in at Panola JC in Texas in 2009. The 6'3 left-handed hitting 3B-LF has plus-power, but he strikes out a lot and is a poor defender no matter where he plays (he is a "natural" 3B, but LF is his best position if he can't DH). Because of his age, he could (like Rusin) jump past Peoria and move from Boise to Daytona in 2010.
Cubs Organizational Infield Instructor Franklin Font continues to work with 2009 #2 draft pick D. J. LeMahieu (LSU) on Field #5 (the "half field" located north of the clubhouse), as the Cubs try to teach LeMahieu the proper way to turn the DP, especially from the 2B position. He was apparently never forced to learn this at LSU, so now he has to learn the technique at the pro level. It's fairly obvious that the Cubs would prefer that LeMahieu play either SS or 2B (preferably 2B), since he has not (yet) displayed the power required of a third-baseman or a corner outfielder, and since be doesn't have any experience playing CF (the other position for which he might have some aptitude).
And speaking of CF, #1 draft pick Brett Jackson (Cal) is progressing with his rehab (sore wrist) and should return to the lineup sometime next week, joining 2009 11th round pick LHP John Mincone (missed three months after June shoulder surgery) and 2008 4th round pick 2B Matt Cerda (missed three months with a broken hand) as recent additions on the Instructs Active Roster. (While Hak-Ju Lee was named the Northwest League's #1 best prosprect by Baseball America today, BA named Jackson the 3rd best prospect in the NWL).
RHP Dae-Eun Rhee (2008 TJS) is still not throwing in Instructs games, although he is participating in daily PFP drills. Rhee made a few rehab appearances at Mesa and Boise at the end of the season, but struggled with his control and got hammered when he did throw strikes (9.35 ERA and 2.08 WHIP). Hopefully Rhee will be back close to 100% in 2010.
Fellow Korean RHP Su-Min Jung returned to South Korea in August to attend college so he is not at Instructs, but he is expected back at Fitch Park next Spring.
Here is today's abridged box score (Cubs players only): .
1. Hak-Ju Lee, SS: 2-4 (1B, 3-U, L-4, 1B)
2. Tony Thomas, 2B: 0-4 (K, F-8, 6-3, 4-6 FC), R
3. Brandon Guyer, CF: 2-3 (K-WP, 3B, 2B, F-9 SF), R, RBI
4. Jovan Rosa, 1B: 2-3 (6-4-3 DP, HBP, 1B, 1B), R, 2 RBI
5. Justin Bour, DH #1: 1-4 (4-3, 4-6-3 DP, L-6, 2B), RBI
6a. Jae-Hoon Ha, C: 0-1 (P-1)
6b. Sergio Burruel, C: 0-3 (P-6, 3-1, K)
7. Bobby Wagner, 3B: 1-4 (P-5, HR, K, K), R, RBI
8. Runey Davis, LF: 3-4 (2B, 1B, 3B, L-9), R
9. Dong-Yub Kim, DH #2: 0-4 (6-3, 6-3, 6-3, K)
10. Blair Springfield, RF: 1-3 (K, K, 1B), R
1. Chris Rusin - 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 4 K, 2/2 GO/FO, 35 pitches (27 strikes)
2. Chris Archer - 2.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R (4 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 2/2 GO/FO, 58 pitches (43 strikes)
3. Julio Pena - 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 3 K, 2/1 GO/FO, 44 pitches (31 strikes)
4. Eduardo Figueroa - 2.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R (5 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP, 1 HR, 1 GIDP, 38 pitches (26 strikes)
1. Chris Rusin (E-1) - overthrow at 1B on pick-off atemnpt with no outs in top of the 2nd, allowing runner to advance from 1st to 3rd.
2. Bobby Wagner (E-5) - bobbled chopper hit to 3B, allowing batter to reach base with two outs and runners at 1st & 2nd in the top of the 6th.
Jae-Hoon Ha - 1-2 CS, 1 PB
Sergio Burruel - 0-1 CS
Blair Springfield - threw out batter-runner 9-3-4 trying to advance to 2nd base after throw to plate was cut-off by first-baseman on RBI single to RF
WEATHER: breezy & sunny, mid-90's (cold front moved through town)
ATTENDANCE: 17 (mostly scouts)
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
wayne mesmer makes len not-so-nerdy in comparison. amazing.
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
Yeah, he took "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" wayy too seriously.
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
Hey E-Man, "How Cold Was It"?
Gregg blames knee for 2009
''If teams are going to look at me to close, they know I can close,'' he said. ''To have the ups and downs this year after my surgery was to be expected, really. And looking forward to coming into a completely healthy year ready to go for next year, I'm excited about that.
''It'll be nice to go through a year where I don't have to basically go through rehab on my knee as I go, and being back to where I was last year until I hurt my knee.''
Ryno meeting with Cubs after season
On WSCR Ryno meeting with Cubs after season regarding next year.(not unusual)
But I believe he will be named bench coach for the Cubs. Two reasons for this, to learn how a MLB team works and to replace Lou by May if team is underachieving again.
Here's a cool catch by a Twins fan showing Joe Mauer tipping pitches to his batter when on second base.
Re: Ryno meeting with Cubs after season
That's a great video. Laird knew it was happening, he needed to get his ass out to the mound.
Re: Ryno meeting with Cubs after season
I heard the lengthy interview on my way downtown with Ryno. As jacos states -
He would like to hear something from management as to where he fits in their plans. Much arguing among the co-hosts whether:
1. he is ready to manage at the big league level now
2. could/would he be named bench coach under Lou's tutelege
3. yes he's had success at AA, but...
4. what if he gets an non-Cub mlb job offer this off season? - does the team miss out
5. is Lou someone you WANT to learn under? (a caller made this point - noting this year's asleep-at-the-wheel style)
6. Sandberg discussed some of his work-ethics and bringing this to all of his players. Running the bases hard, "little things", NL managing style of double-switches, etc. But - no one asked how he could handle multi-millionaires.
It was then agreed that "No manager could handle Carlos Zambrano. He's a "crazy man"."
Re: Ryno meeting with Cubs after season
My only worry would be if Ryno was too soft.
Re: Ryno meeting with Cubs after season
why is it a big deal at all? will people learn the sky is blue tommorow?
Re: Ryno meeting with Cubs after season
the sky is blue tommorow?
Red sky in morning, sailor's warning
and then there's the David Gilmour song:
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
Anybody know why Colvin has been shut down for the rest of the season?
If there hasn't been anything in the papers or blogs, I'm going to guess that he complained about his throwing elbow. Just a guess, I'm not trying to start a rumor. A couple of those throws from the warning track in Milwaukee looked a little strenuous.
Sorry for the OT comment...
Apparently the 2016 Olympics will be the last ever as we witness the demise of humankind according to Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara.
On that note, I hope it goes to Chicago! :D
Re: Sorry for the OT comment...
Dude - have you ridden the El lately?
I cannot imagine another 500,000 riding on it during the summer.
Re: Sorry for the OT comment...
I don't live in Chicago.
More on Milty
" What is it about Cubs right-fielders wearing No. 21 and their fondness for forcing teammates to listen to their music?"
Paul Sullivan says Milton Bradley considered himself the clubhouse DJ.
Re: More on Milty
1. What is it about people caring what's on the clubhouse stereo? Unless he was playing the Big Boys or something, that'd be cool.
2. "And since when is it my job to root for 'our very own players?'" Well, gee, Paul, you certainly take it upon yourself to root against some players, so your correspondent can be forgiven for assuming your partisanship (but not for his original dopey point).
3. "The Cubs have spent a lot of money the last few years, and most of it was wasted money." Incorrect.
Re: More on Milty
Still making excuses for Milton Bradley. Whatev'
Re: More on Milty
the most important line in that column..
The Cubs are not looking to replace Ryan Theriot at shortstop next year,
throw-in that Blanco started at 2b yesterday with Theriot at short and I think it's safe to assume a 2bmen, not SS will be on the offseason radar.
Tonight's game...
I thought Thursday's were getaway days, why the night game?
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
The Reds are getting their asses handed to them today. Carpenter hit a Grand Slam. You would think they would rest him. I guess The Genius is not above pettiness. Afterall, they "Play the Game the Right Way."
F those guys. Onward 2010.
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
Huh? Why would they rest him? They can still get home field advantage.
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
I think the dumbest thing for baseball teams to do is to rest their players, start handing out days off, skip people in the rotation, and generally mess with what you have done all season.
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
That's the dumbest thing for a baseball team to do? You've obviously never seen a baseball team a. sign Enrique Wilson, and b. put him in the lineup v. the Yankees because "he's had experience hitting in Yankee Stadium".
I kid, I kid.
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
b. put him in the lineup v. the Yankees
I went to all 3 games in that series. It was maximally dumb.
Dusty being Dusty, etc. Going for the high OBP guys at the top of the order.
6-17-05 lineup:
Neifi, CPat, DLee, Burnitz, ARam, Walker(DH), Hollandsworth, Blanco and Wilson
Z was very shaky but they came from behind from 4-0 to go ahead 6-4 before Ohman iced that cake, he got the loss AND a blown save (just to make E-Man's day)
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
taguchi is still on our roster?
i forgot about him and then some. batting 2nd, playing for bobby scales in LF.
Rainout looming
according to Muskat...
Re: Rainout looming
Samardzija wishes Muskat was right...
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
ninja throws decent stuff...too bad a lot of it is right over the plate.
looks pretty, though. =p
Re: Giants Hitters Teach Cubs Pitchers a Thing or 12
I wish they'd just let the guy be what he is.....
He was effective out of the Pen last year. Let him stay in the pen where he only needs 1 or 2 pitches. Square peg/round hole.
Recent comments
j.buchanan with a nice start...5ip 2h 1bb 3k, 0r/er
zobrist with 2HR and a double through 8
heyward 0-4 :(
Mark Gonzales @MDGonzales
Soler likely to return Sunday, Maddon says
Right now, I'd like to see the Mets first, Giants 2nd.
I believe that since most of the team from last years' NLCS is on the squad this year, they will really amp their game up even more to kick their ass in payback for 2015.
The Giants just do not have the depth in years past, and I think all things equal - and at Wrigley - they could handle them.
I do not want to see the Cards, period. Or their fans, media, or Joe Buck.
I don't want to play Braves in the first round. Any friggin team in the league can win 3 of 5..I hate the first round. Furthermore, I wanted to play the Marlins in 2003 and the Mets over Dodgers last year.
With that said in reverse order:
3. Cardinals: It will be devastating to lose in the first round, but even worse to their main rival. It is increased incentive for the Cardinals, especially after last year. Cards would have nothing to lose, Cubs have everything to lose.
2. Giants: Rotation in the playoffs scare me a bit, but what a lousy team.
1. Mets--because of the losses in the rotation
2. Giants--because they're not the team they were BUT they maybe have bullshit even-year magic?
3. Cardinals--because rivalry and not making the playoffs hurts them more than losing in the NLDS plus getting eliminated by them in the playoffs would make for horrible sports commentary next throughout next season.
Who's asking?
CLE/DET rained out last night already, possible rain-outs in New York (vs. Baltimore), Boston(vs. Toronto) and Philly(vs. Mets) this weekend too.
Not only games involving playoff spots that would need to be played, but any that involve home field advantage.
I got the first one! Second one I'm not even sure what even/odd betting is.
any opponent preference for NLDS?
Mets are down to 1 great pitcher instead of 4. Syndegaard may pitch Sunday which means if Mets win the WC game, he'd be set up for Game 1. There's a chance they clinch a spot by Sunday so he'd pitch the WC and then we'd probably get Colon for Game 1. They've certainly had the hottest bats over the last week and month out of the WC options.
A couple of Cub related puzzles.
Can't teach height and thinness
Hopefully Pirates don't call up A. Lincoln.
j.buchanan going friday...should be...baseball...or something like it.
Wow. I didn't know they could do that.
Nice for Willson, not so much for Addy.
Game is officially called...also officially a tie.
Stats count, no make-up date of course.
Yeah -- seeing the weather -- I hope KB and Rizz are inside, wrapped in blankets and drinking hot chocolate.


text:
Top Definition
A disgusting female who's had the misfortune of getting her n00dz posted on Is_Anyone_up for the internet world to see and criticize. Typically gnargoyles are overweight and are, but not limited to, hairy, ugly, and tattoed, with sloppy vaginas. These beasts have the grave misconception that someone would actually want to see them naked. #NBHNC
Dude did you see that gnargoyle on Is Anyone Up? I nearly puked on my keyboard.
โดย DrDO 19 มิถุนายน 2011
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
The 8 G.I. Joes Most Frequently Left In the Box
That was his name. His first name was G.I., his last name was Joe, and his middle name was Fuck You for Asking, Commie. He was just one guy, and he was out there to swim the vast greatness of that puddle in your backyard, traverse the lonely tundra of your picnic table, climb the mammoth peaks of your dog, and shoot the god damn bad guy who, due to a slight oversight by Hasbro, did not have a toy yet, and was thus relegated to whatever you had in front of you at the time. Sometimes he was a Ken doll. More often he was just your sister.
But being only one guy, you only had to buy one toy. They got your popsicle-sticky five dollar allowance, and that was that. Then the '80s rolled around, and greed was good again, so they started putting out a new G.I. Joe character for every single task. Some jobs were awesome, like Blowtorch, the flamethrower operator, whose 9 to 5 was the non-stop burning of motherfuckers. And some, well, some were just there to punch a clock. Like...
When somebody says they want to "play doctor" with their G.I. Joes, you assume they're talking about block sanding the vest off of a Scarlet figure (because, though they're only eight years old and don't fully understand sex yet, they do understand that it's best done with redheads.) But then they pull out Lifeline, G.I. Joe's Field Medic, and you realize they're not white belt perverts; they just tragically missed the 'action' part of "action figures."
"I'm not joining this fight!"
Not only is Lifeline the healer character, meaning that he cleans up after battles instead of winning them, but he's also a pacifist. Nobody in the G.I. Joe world is going to respect a stance on non-violent resistance, not even the original artists: Check his very own package art, and you'll see Lifeline depicted as holding a pistol. That's the designers themselves saying "fuck your precious 'beliefs' Lifeline, you're packing some god damn heat -- no kid is shelling out five bucks for a figure that comes with a box of medical supplies and 'a sense of inner peace."
Airtight was the G.I. Joe's hostile environment cleanup expert, and he was a particularly disappointing gift to receive as a child: On first impression, all you see is a guy in a bitchin' helmet holding some gigantic gun. It's only when you rip open his box all excited, then flip it over to read his card that you slowly come to realize he does not spew toxic acid on his enemies (that's probably a substantially more awesome Cobra figure); Airtight is just the guy you call to cordon off the area afterward to make sure nobody steps in it.
"Don't forget to wash your hands! Lather, rinse, repeat, DIE!"
But wait, what about that giant-ass rifle? Really take a good look at the barrel up there. That's right: Motherfucker put a trigger guard on a vacuum cleaner.
Tollbooth was the driver for the Joe's Bridge Layer vehicle, which had just enough moving parts to seem awesome for a week, but then spent the next eight years in your little brother's closet when you realized its primary battlefield role was "support." Tollbooth himself came equipped with a hammer and a hat, because nothing ignites a young boy's imagination like workplace safety.
"This is a hardhat only zone! OSHA will have my ass...if I don't blow yours away first!"
He made appearances in such famous episodes as "Captives of Cobra," whose title implied that when he did encounter the enemy, they easily captured him. Presumably because they didn't want to pay the two bucks fifty to use the turnpike.
Shipwreck seems impossible to dismiss, if only because he was a main character that the cartoon used extensively. Whether they were rapelling into an active volcano or fighting B.A.T.s on the moon, G.I. Joe always had a seat set aside for the loud and proud sailor and his terrifying battle parrot.
But look at the other Joes: Each one has a very specific specialty. There are characters that only drive one vehicle, only use one weapon, or only do one thing well - hell, Muskrat basically just climbed trees like a boss - to the point that you start to suspect G.I. Joe is a squadron of battle-ready autistic savants. But not Shipwreck. Shipwreck didn't drive anything, he didn't specialize in anything, and he didn't do anything well. He was literally just a sailor, and when you get right down to it, that's not exactly a thrilling job; Shipwreck had the uncanny ability to know what a 'jib' was, and specialized in "knots" and "not being ashamed of his sexuality."


text:
Sister's Summer School CatechismMaripat Donovan's "Sister" is back, and she's not happy. Instead of relaxing poolside at the motherhouse all summer, she's stuck teaching catechism to YOU—truants, all of you. School is in session, so get ready to sit up straight and participate! Complete with hilarious audience interaction, Saints versus Cardinals baseball, and the irrepressible Kimberly Richards as Sister, this is one lesson you'll be happy to learn!09/05/2013 - 09/15/2013Location: Hamburg Studio Theater, City Theatre, 1300 Bingham St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
All My SonsArthur Miller's award-winning All My Sons, directed by his son, Robert A. Miller, provides a riveting, powerful start to The REP's season. Joe Keller has a loving family, a successful business, and a tragic secret. While one son is presumed dead, missing in action during the war, his other son prepares to propose to the woman he loves, and, in one emotional day, Joe's world begins to unravel before his very eyes. 09/05/2013 - 09/22/2013Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Avenue Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Stars in BrassMusic from the silver screen with more than a hint of Broadway and London's West End. Includes soundtracks from: Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Magnificent Seven as well as Batman, Flashdance, Jack Reacher and Striking Distance: Movies where Pittsburgh is the star!09/05/2013 - 09/14/201309/05 - 7:30 pm09/06 - 7:30 pm09/07 - 7:30 pm09/10 - 7:30 pm09/12 - 7:30 pm09/14 - 7:30 pmLocation: (six locations)website
First Fridays at the Frick - Axiom BrassThe award-winning Axiom Brass has been hailed as one of the major art music groups of brass chamber music. The group is dedicated to enhancing the musical life of communities across the globe and educating the next generation of musicians.09/06/2013Time: 7:00 pmFrick Art & Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
A Fair in the ParkA Fair in the Park is presented by the Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh in cooperation with Citiparks. The free show and sale event features contemporary clay, fiber, jewelry, glass, metal, paper, wood and mixed media. Squonk Opera performs 8 shows, and Lovebettie performs on Friday evening.09/06/2013 - 09/08/201309/06 - 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm09/07 - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm09/08 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation: Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
2013 Artist of the Year2013 Artist of the Year Akiko Kotani will present a diverse range of her current work. On view are two large-scale installations and numerous other 2D and 3D pieces made from plastic, silk, and glass. Her work is renowned for capturing the essence of form and the illusion of space. 2013 Emerging Artist of the Year Lenka Clayton will present a series of new works created during her current project, she calls "An Artist Residency in Motherhood." This includes 200 hand-made shoes, 30 framed drawings, three videos, and a collection of felted tools. In addition, Master Visual Artists: Preserving the Legacy honors artists in their later years and hopes to bring awareness to the region's history and wealth of outstanding artists.09/07/2013 - 11/03/20136300 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Sounds Upstairs - Leal & WhiteheadViolinist Sandro Leal-Santisesteban and cellist Hannah Whitehead take listeners on a musical journey from Bach to Gershwin and beyond.09/08/2013Time: 3:30 pmLocation: Music Department, CLP Main Library, 4400 Forbes Av., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
A Skull in ConnemaraFor one week each autumn, Mick Dowd is hired to disinter the bones in the local cemetery to make way for new arrivals. As the time approaches for him to dig up the bones of his own late wife, strange rumors regarding his involvement in her sudden death seven years ago resurface. Martin McDonagh, author of The Lieutenant of Inishmore, brings you part thriller-whodunit and part farce, accented with flying skulls and bloody scenes. Martin Giles directs.09/11/2013 - 09/28/2013Stephen Foster Memorial Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Board of Directors
WQED Management
WQED History
Driving Directions
The Studio on Fifth
WQED MultimediaStrategic Plan 2013-2018
WQED FCC Public File
Privacy Policy
Accessibility Information
Diversity Statement
Local Content & Service Report
WQED: The Create Channel 13.2
WQED: The Showcase Channel 13.4
Pittsburgh 360°
Filmmaker's Corner
QED Cooks
Rick Sebak Documentaries
Contact Us
Facility Rentals
Email this page
Make a Donation
Special Gifts
Corporate Giving
WQED Presents Club
Other Ways to Give
Planned Giving
© 2016 WQED Multimedia | All rights reserved
Follow @WQED
Programs produced by WQED Multimedia for broadcast by others comply with the captioning quality standards embodied in Section
79.1(j)(2) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.
Mail filtering provided by www.mxguarddog.com


text:
About the Series:
The PREA 101 Webinar Series focuses on the U.S Department of Justice's National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape, released on May 17, 2012. Each webinar will provide a presentation on standards readiness and blueprints for moving forward in the various correctional settings including adult prisons, jails and lock-ups, community corrections and juvenile agencies. The goal of the series is to: (1) assist agencies in triaging their response to the standards; (2) share information and resources; and (3) answer questions.
Content of the Webinar:
The National PREA Resource Center and The Project on Addressing Prison Rape hosted the first webinar in the Resource Center's PREA 101 Webinar Series focused on the needs of adult prisons. With the release of the U.S Department of Justice's National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape, on May 17, 2012, correctional systems around the country are examining their current and future responses to preventing and responding to sexual misconduct and assault. In this interactive web conference, Prof. Brenda V. Smith, Director of the Project on Addressing Prison Rape covered how to:
(1) discuss where agencies are in their preparations for the standards;
(2) discuss how agencies might move forward with implementation;
(3) identify resources for agencies; and
(4) answer questions from participants.
Notice of Federal Funding and Federal Disclaimer – This Web site is funded in part through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this Web site (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).


text:
The Heavner Grove CEOS met at Mount Rupert Church Nov 14. Sharon Carr was hostess for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. A delicious meal was enjoyed by 12 members and one guest.
The flag salute was given by all. Devotional leader Hilda Ketterman read James 1 verse 26. A Thanksgiving reading was also presented. Shirley Horner read the minutes and roll call.
Heavner Grove CEOS collected 24 Blankets of Hope. Blankets were donated to Parish House and Victoria Street Rest Home.
Raffle tickets were distributed, with prizes being $100 to Sheetz, $75 to Walmart and $50 to Krogers.
Books read by club members were recorded. Approximately 550 books were read by club members. Sharon Carr donated 400 books to charity.
A stained glass window ornament was entered in the Christmas ornament by Hilda Ketterman. Ornaments will be displayed in First Community Bank window until Dec. 7.
Hats and mittens for Head Start are due Dec. 5. The club donated 20 sets.
Current events were answered 100 percent. Cards were sent to Joyce Booth, Carol Ann Baxa and Helen Lantz.
Elaine Wright taught the November lesson, "A Cranberry Thanksgiving." In show and tell, Joyce Zirkle showed a pink baby quilt, Terry Morison showed a Berry Patchwork quilt and a Christmas apron by Shirley Horner.
The Dec. 12 meeting will be 10 a.m. at Mount Rupert Church. Members are asked to bring a grab bag gift and finger food or dessert.


text:
The weekend of June 9-10, Stefan Fellner of Kings Beach recorded a ninth-place finish in the Indoor Climbing Divisional Championship at ClubSport in Tigard, Ore.
Fellner, 11, competed in the two-day event against rock climbers from Alaska to Northern California and as far east as the Dakotas.
Half of the 22 climbers in his age group were knocked out Saturday by steep, technical slab climbing. The remaining 10 finalists battled it out Sunday facing an intimidating route that opened with crimpers.
They then moved quickly into a 14-foot, diagonally slanted roof to a final headwall with slopers, which shut down every climber from reaching the chains. The difference between first and 10th place were climbers within three moves of each other.
The Fellner family said competing in the championship event would not have been possible if not for the fundraising efforts of numerous local businesses and residents.


text:
Top Definition
Similar to Cheese It. Usually Involves sitting in the Car and peeling out.
af Hazard 23. oktober 2003
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
Having people round your house for the weekend and Partying. Celebrating the fact they are there with punch. Preferably alcoholic in nature.
Man 1: "I have the boys round this weekend, you coming bro"
Man 2: "Bro, you should Punch It dude"
Man 1: "Dude, Punch it!!!"
Man 2: "Dude"
Man 2: "Bro, you should Punch It dude"
Man 1: "Dude, Punch it!!!"
Man 2: "Dude"
af TheDudeowski 25. juni 2013
When you have a free period in school and you go down to the farthest drink machine from you to waste time/ get a Hawaaian punch
Dude, I don't have any homework, let's punch it.
af freakingname 22. december 2006
to jack off. shorter version of all the "punch the..." sayings.
i'm going to go punch it. or dude last night i punched it like 4 times. i'm just sitting around punchin it.
af max locstar 29. maj 2005


text:
10:53 a.m.: Accident closes exit 92 on I-79
January 24, 2013
A tractor trailer accident has closed the northbound South Weston exit on I-79. Travel is being rerouted to exit 91 at Roanoke. No further details regarding the accident were immediately available....
No comments posted for this article.
Post a Comment
You must first login before you can comment.


text:
RVR tables update once per minute. RVR graphs update once every five minutes. RVR data is provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The data provided on this web site shall only be used for flight planning purposes. The Runway Visual Range (RVR) obtained from Air Traffic Control (ATC) is the OFFICIAL RVR.
Further information may be found at the FAA RVR web page
This webpage will refresh every five minutes.


text:
Oh! Nuts ◊ Bulk Candy ◊ Gumballs, Bubble Gum & Chewing Gum
Gumballs, Bubble Gum & Chewing Gum
For many years the custom of chewing gum has expanded among the populations of the world. This is probably because the chewing of gum is fun. It tastes good and continuously releases its pleasant flavor sensation over a long period of time with the total ingestion of only approximately 5 to 10 calories per portion. There are so many different kinds of gum, and at Oh! Nuts we bring you many varieties of kosher - gumballs, bubble gum and chewing gums try them and see for yourself why gum has been so popular for so long.
Chewing gum comes in a wide variety of flavors, and is most often chewed for the flavor. Flavors are most often peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, and a variation of fruit. The mintier flavors often result in fresh breath for the chewer. There is no standard type of gum, since it can be formed in many different shapes and sizes. Gumball - shaped like a ball and coated, and is often found in vending machines. These come in a variety of colors and sizes ranging from mini to medium and even to really large! Bubble Gum - formulated with film-forming characteristics for blowing bubbles. Stick Gum - a thin, flat slab of gum. Ribbon Gum/Bubble Tape - very similar to stick gum in shape, but much longer, coiled up in a cylindrical container and made so the consumer can tear off desired size. Center Filled Gum - contains a softer center.
At Oh! Nuts We pride ourselves by bringing you high quality Gumballs, Bubble Gum & Chewing Gum
at reasonable prices.
Our Gumballs, Bubble Gum & Chewing Gum are kosher as well all our Nuts, Candy, Chocolates and all other items are kosher under rabbinical supervision. Buy Gumballs, Bubble Gum & Chewing Gum at cheap prices and great quality.
We also offer a large variety of Kosher gift baskets like Purim Basket & Mishloach Manot and Hanukkah Gift Baskets and chocolte Chanukah Gelt party and wedding favors including a large selection of jordan almonds in a variety of colors Silver Jordan Almonds , white Jordan Almonds, Pink, Blue and many more.
You will also find our Passover Food selection including Passover Cake & Cookies, Passover candy, Passover Chocolates and Passover Nuts.


text:
Fort Worth, Texas
February 2002
AMS ANNUAL MEETING. Last month I participated along with several others from the Southern Region in the American Meteorological Society's 82nd Annual Meeting in Orlando. This is a truly international meeting, which brings together many participants from all facets of our science and services, and it is always an enlightening experience. I had the opportunity to meet and discuss issues with many of our partners on the local, regional and national levels, and I also had the chance to hear and see first-hand how effectively our SR attendees presented the important results of activities in their offices. (For the perspective from one of our forecasters in attendance, see the SSD section of this month's Topics.) Dave Sharp recruited others of the WFO Melbourne staff, and from other Florida WFOs, to provide excellent twice-daily weather briefings. All of our meeting participants did a great job and I congratulate them on their efforts. I heard many comments and compliments on the quality of work presented. The special AWIPS/IFPS session was particularly effective, and in addition to all who made presentations I want to congratulate those at NWSH and the regions who put the technical pieces together to make the session possible. Clearly the NWS left little doubt at the meeting that we're at the leading edge of forecast, warning and public service operations.
AMS HONORS. Also at the Annual Meeting last month, WFO Norman MIC Mike Foster was honored with the AMS Award for an Exceptional Specific Prediction. The award recognizes Mike's outstanding performance during the March 28, 2000 Fort Worth tornado. At the time Mike was the SOO at WFO Fort Worth. Congratulations, Mike, for this well-deserved honor.
NEW GRAPHICAL WEB PAGE. WFO Atlanta's new graphical Web page was unveiled. Take a look at it at: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ffc/html/xegf.shtml
UPDATED SMART TOOLS. Chris Darden, IFPS focal point at Memphis, has updated and expanded his Smart Tools, which have been added to the SRH IFPS Web site. You can find them at this link: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/msd/html/smarttools.html Thanks, Chris!
SPACEFLIGHT METEOROLOGY GROUP. STS-108, the 107th Shuttle mission, lifted-off from Pad 39-B of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida on December 5, 2001 at 22:19 UTC (4:19 PM CST) after enduring a launch scrub the previous day due to low cloud ceilings and light rain showers. The Shuttle Endeavour was launched into a 51.6 orbit inclination at an altitude of 122 nautical miles. The prime Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) site was Zaragoza, Spain. The weather alternate TAL sites were Moron, Spain and Ben Guerir, Morocco. The Shuttle Endeavour remained in orbit for almost 12 days while the shuttle crew delivered supplies and the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station.
Launch Weather: December 5, 2001
High pressure to the northeast dominated weather over Florida. Evidence of onshore flow aloft was present. Showers over land were not as evident as they were the previous day and that activity was moving westward. Surface winds were stronger than on the previous day, as well. Weak showers developed early over the water but were not a factor for Return To Launch Site (RTLS) since they met the RTLS Exception Rule of radar reflectivities less than 30 DbZ, isolated in coverage, and tops below the +5 C isotherm. Weather at the TAL sites was benign.
Landing Weather: December 17, 2001
A cold front to the northwest was moving into the Florida panhandle. A strong subsidence inversion was evident around 7,000 ft with high pressure centered to the northeast of the Cape. There was some convective activity to the south over land and water. Some weak showers developed but dissipated fairly rapidly as they penetrated the inversion. The area of convection over land to the south was moving consistently northward and was expected to impact weather at the Shuttle Launch Facility at landing time. Lower cloud ceilings were developing in this convective area. Reports of cloud ceilings of 2900 feet AGL at Melbourne and in the Orlando area prompted the forecast update of BKN030 BKN065. Despite the "NO GO" forecast, the NASA flight director made the decision to de-orbit. Onboard video of the Heads Up Display showed the orbiter breaking out of the clouds at about 5500 feet AGL for a successful landing. Showers remained offshore and were not a factor to landing.
Endeavour touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 17, 2001 at 17:55 UTC (11:55 AM CST) and returned the Expedition 3 crew to Earth after 129 days in space. This marked the 57th shuttle landing at the Florida spaceport.
Other mission information is available at the SMG Web site at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/smg or from the NASA Public Affairs Office at http://www.nasa.gov and http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/.
SMG lead meteorologist Dan Bellue worked his 97th mission (18th as Lead). Wayne Baggett was the assistant lead and Doris Rotzoll was the techniques development unit meteorologist.
SHELTER-IN PLACE PROGRAM. MIC Steve Rinard (LCH) and the local parish emergency manager were invited by the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology in Washington D.C. to make presentations on their ongoing program of providing real-time weather information for emergency response activities. Of high interest was the "Shelter-in Place" program and use of the Civil Emergency Message and EAS NWR broadcasts to quickly alert the public and media of hazardous spills. This successful program has been operational for several years and will soon include graphics available over the Internet.
More Marine Reports! The U.S. Navy/Naval Meteorological and Oceanographic Command and the NDBC have worked out an arrangement to provide additional marine reports within 200 nm of our coasts. These observations should have begun after January 14. The NDBC is also working to obtain more observations from the US Coast Guard.
2002 Houston International Boat Show. The 2002 Houston International Boat Show was held on January 4-13. WFO Houston/Galveston again set up a booth among the venders of boats, marine products and services. Attendance at the show has averaged around 140,000 for the past several years and this year was no exception. This was a great opportunity for the Houston/Galveston staff to meet with the marine community as they passed by the NWS booth and enjoy their comments and suggestions.
This year an Internet connection was available at the booth which allowed the staff to show off their Web site. In addition, they showed a preview of the new graphical marine Web page many NWS offices will be implementing later this year. WFO Houston marine focal point Brian Kyle spearheaded the participation in this year's boat show. A total of 90 hours was spent at the Boat Show by the Houston staff.
Marine Graphic Page. We want your feedback on the one-stop graphical marine page. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/crp/dev/marinepage/. This page includes advisories, observations, the 5-day marine forecast, IFPS graphics and links - all on one page for the mariner. The customers who have seen this page have expressed how much they really like it and already plan on using it. We are currently making background maps for all SR coastal offices. Suggestions are welcome! Email email@example.com
4th Annual Caribbean Boat Show. WFO San Juan participated in the 4th Annual Caribbean Boat Show at Puerto del Rey Marina and Resort in Ceiba from January 18-20. This is the largest such exhibition in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. This year the activity was attended by over 12,000 nautical enthusiasts. The WFO set up a booth among the venders of boats, marine products and services. The booth was staffed by WFO staff members and a meteorologist from TPC/NHC. Approximately 750 people visited the booth. Questions were frequently asked about how to receive weather information via the Web, especially tides, currents and water temperature. The participation was worthwhile and allowed the staff to meet with the marine community.
New Orleans PMO Jack Warrelmann Recuperating. Jack Warrelmann was on his way to drop off some VOS supplies to a ship earlier this month when he was hit by a van at a highway rest stop. Although the van dragged him for several feet and ran over him, he is doing quite well. His shoulder is broken and he will be out of work for a while and is currently recuperating at home. Everyone has pitched in to help and the outpouring of support has been wonderful. PMOs across the Weather Service have offered to help, the New Orleans staff has visited ships for Jack (including the one Jack was going to visit that day) and the NDBC is helping as well. Get well soon Jack. Jack's email is firstname.lastname@example.com.
Jacksonville's New Buoy. In last month's Southern Topics the Coastal Storms Initiative was introduced and explained. In the tech attachment, it was noted Jacksonville will get a buoy off their coast. The station ID will be 41012 and NDBC is planning for a mid-May deployment near 30N 80.3W. If everything goes according to plan, it should have an acoustic Doppler current profiler along with a single-level (2 or 3 m depth) salinity sensor, in addition to the standard meteorological instrumentation.
WFO San Juan MIC Israel Matos participated in a two-hour radio talk show with emergency managers and local government officials at Procer radio station in Comerio. Israel discussed general weather safety rules and hurricane preparedness. After the show a regional newspaper interviewed Israel on local weather patterns and the rainy spell which affected Puerto Rico during November and December 2001.
From Key West to Mt. Washington? WFO Key West WCM Wayne Presnell assisted Bryan Yeaton (Education Outreach Coordinator for the Mt. Washington, NH Observatory) give a weather presentation to 100 elementary and middle school students from the Key West area. Experiments, demonstrations, and lessons helped students and teachers understand how weather occurs and how weather affects lives. Bryan also pointed out the uniqueness and severity of weather at the summit of Mount Washington. The students enjoyed the presentation - the portion which produced the most excitement dealt with lightning and a demonstration using a Van Der Graaff static electricity generator. Other experiments demonstrated the Bernoulli effect, Coriolis Force and wind created by pressure differences.
Eight New StormReady Sites. It was a big month for StormReady in the Southern Region counties. WFO Atlanta recognized five (Jackson, Bartow, Hall, Union, and Douglas) while WFO Jacksonville recognized one (Appling). Other new StormReady communities include DeSoto County, Florida, and Columbia, Mississippi, which were recognized by the local boards at WFOs Tampa and Jackson, respectively. Fifteen StormReady sites have been recognized in Southern Region in FY02.
WFO Lake Charles Supports EMS. A southwest Louisiana petrochemical plant recently had an emergency. They thought they may have released hydrogen sulfide. Officials issued a shelter in-place alert for downtown Lake Charles. WFO Lake Charles supplied a spot forecast for the plant and helped the local emergency managers determine the threatened area based on NWS forecasts. The WFO also broadcast the shelter in-place information on the Weather Radio. Although it turned out the gas was not released, this is a good example of WFO Lake Charles' relationship with local emergency managers and the kind of weather support the NWS can provide during hazardous material emergencies.
Media Demo. WFO Nashville lead forecaster Mike Girodo assisted Nashville FOX-17's weathercaster Julia Radlick in learning about the NWS. Mike spent a few hours with Ms. Radlick, concentrating on AWIPS capabilities and the NWS forecast process.
Support for Houston Teachers. WFO Houston/Galveston lead forecaster Jon Zeitler and WCM Gene Hafele gave a presentation to about 30 teachers from the Houston area entitled "Flooding, Severe Weather Identification, and Lightning Safety." The teachers were participating in a Rice University program which gives grade school science teachers additional background on various sciences. On this particular day the subject was weather. Jon and Gene's program lasted 3 � hours and included hands-on experiments. They fielded numerous questions, many of which were about flooding in the Houston area and last June's tropical storm Allison disaster.
Military Cooperation. WFO San Juan's grounds were recently used by members of the Fort Sill Field Artillery School Meteorological Branch to train Puerto Rico Air National Guard members on upper air procedures. A Humvee equipped with portable upper air release and tracking equipment was deployed at the WFO during the exercise. WFO personnel coordinated flight clearance for the releases and received an in-depth presentation of the equipment used.
Winter Weather Lead Times. Southern Region WFOs provided exceptional lead times during two winter storms which affected many parts of the region the first week in January. The average lead time for the 156 "county events" was 15.4 hours! The POD was also high (.974). To everyone involved - great job!
First Quarter Severe Weather Stats. The first three months of FY02 were especially active for severe storms and flash flooding. The preliminary verification statistics (as submitted by Southern Region WFOs) indicate that we are off to a great start goal-wise.
|Tornado Warnings
|Oct-Dec 2001
|NWS Performance Goals 2002
|Probability of Detection
|False Alarm Rate
|Average Lead Time
|17.1 minutes
|13 minutes
|Flash Flood Warnings
|Oct-Dec 2001
|NWS Performance Goads 2002
|Probability of Detection
|False Alarm Rate
|Average Lead Time
|64.7 minutes
|22 minutes
Congratulations to all the offices!
NWR expansion continued in January as 1000 watt sites were installed at Palestine, Texas and Sebring, Florida. A 300 watt NWR site was installed at Lecanto, Florida.
Future NWR expansion sites to be completed in February include: Sweetwater, Texas; Atoka and Broken Bow, Oklahoma; Tifton, Georgia, and the relocation of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Key West, Florida NWR sites.
Eleven locations in Southern Region have recently received USDA grants for NWR systems. They are: Lobelville, Centerville,and Vale, Tennessee; Atoka, Oklahoma; Sweetwater, Uvalde, D'Hanis, Dilley, and Rio Grande City, Texas; and Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Twenty-one other potential NWR sites in the Southern Region have applied for USDA grants.
Twenty-two NWR sites that have been funded in this year's NWS budget. The locations are: Muskogee, Oklahoma; LaFollette, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Putnam County and Linden, Tennessee; Natchitoches, Bogalusa and Many, Louisiana; Center, Hillsboro, Mineral Wells, Plainview, Leakey, an El Paso Spanish site, Breckenridge, Dimmitt, Mount Pleasant, Denton/Gainesville, Van Horn, Brownwood and Fairfield, Texas, and Harrison/Jasper, Arkansas.
VOICE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (VIP) UPDATE. WFO Melbourne completed the installation of the new voice system on January 17, and WFO Atlanta followed on the 28th. Since the installation of the voice systems were successful, all Southern Region WFOs are scheduled to receive the new VIP systems the week of February 11. Each WFO should make sure their CRS ASCII database and configuration files are updated and ready for the combination CRS Build 8.0 and VIP installation.
PILOT SAFETY WORKSHOP. On January 10, WFO Lubbock aviation program leader Jody James gave presentations on thunderstorms and aviation thunderstorm safety and service hydrologist John Lipe presented radar basics at a workshop held at Lubbock International Airport. Jody is a private pilot and an FAA designated aviation safety counselor. The workshop was co-sponsored by the WFO Lubbock, the FAA and John Boatright, the FAA safety program manager for operations with the Lubbock Flight Standards District Office. The workshop was attended by 45 aircraft owners, pilots and aviation instructors, and satisfied the safety meeting requirements for those participating in the FAA Wings program.
WFO SAN JUAN OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. On January 28, WFO San Juan MIC Israel Matos and hydrologist Eloy Colon met with the Assistant Secretary of the Puerto Rico Planning Board to discuss the Local Operational Hydrology Vision Plan. The idea behind the meeting was the creation at the local level of a comprehensive hydrology program or plan that would address the needs of all local agencies. During the two hour meeting several ideas were discussed on how the local government will support NWS goals and initiatives to improve customer services. This will include, but not limit itself to, the creation of a climate office. As this is organized, the needs of the hydrologic community will be defined. It is at this point that the Local Operational Hydrology Vision Plan can define objectives to really meet customers needs.
WFO JACKSON AND LMRFC HYDROLOGIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. On January 17 representatives of the National Weather Service in Jackson and the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center (LMRFC) met with executive director Chris Bowen and other officials of the Pat Harrison Waterway District in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. MIC Jim Stefkovich and service hydrologist Marty Pope represented WFO Jackson, and MIC Dave Reed, DOH Bob Stucky and hydrologic forecaster Laurie Hall represented LMRFC. The Waterway District is a state agency representing 15 counties in the Pascagoula River Basin. The purpose of this agency is to promote conservation, development, recreation, utilization and disposal of water, including impoundment, diversion, flowage and distribution of waters for beneficial use. The District owns and operates nine water parks which are widely used by residents of central and southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana.
The discussion centered around sharing data and agency cooperation. The NWS introduced the District officials to the various products and services that we provide which could be used by their member counties. The District will be adding weather radios at all of its water parks and will be a source the NWS can use for weather event verification. The District will also allow WFO Jackson to establish rainfall stations at each of its water parks to further its mission to provide information to its member counties. They may assist the NWS in funding rain gauges and continuing to fund some river gauges in the region.
Chris Bowen and several of the directors visited WFO Jackson the following day. They were given a tour of the NWS weather and hydrology operations. Chris said, "We were well impressed with the services your offices provide..." Chris and some of his staff plan to visit the LMRFC in the near future.
The LMRFC and WFO Jackson also visited with Terry Stead, Emergency Manager for Forest County, Mississippi. Terry was assured of the NWS support in providing timely and accurate river forecasts and greater support in the future for small streams in his county. Terry gave the NWS group a tour of his Emergency Operations Center.
WFO Jackson and LMRFC continued their visits with customers and cooperators in their Hydrologic Service Area(s). On January 30 representatives of these offices met with Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) officials. MIC Jim Stefkovich and service hydrologist Marty Pope represented WFO Jackson, while HIC Dave Reed and senior hydrologic forecaster Ethan Jolly represented the LMRFC. MEMA has the mission to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Mississippi through hazard mitigation, preparedness coordination of state resources, communications and by maintaining a response capability for meeting today's multiple threats.
The RFC and the WFO visited the State Emergency Operations Center. Dave Reed informed MEMA about the new products and services being provided by the LMRFC which can be accessed from their Web site. Jim Stefkovich emphasized the local hydrologic knowledge which resides within the WFO and a continued willingness to provide them the best meteorological and hydrologic products and services to meet their needs.
WFO TALLAHASSEE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. On January 15, Dr. Nathaniel Bailey and six undergraduate students from Florida A&M Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering Base program at the College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture toured WFO Tallahassee. Dr. Bailey is particularly interested in developing cooperative projects with the National Weather Service in the field of hydrology. The students are primarily interested in bio-medical or bio-chemical careers, but were also interested in the environment, Geographic Information System (GIS) and fire weather. Senior service hydrologist Joel Lanier gave the students a short tutorial on operational hydrology and local hydrologic interests, as well as the types of jobs available in operational hydrology. The students saw a demonstration of WHFS as well as NWSRFS river model and examples of using GIS graphics. Lead forecaster Ron Block followed with an overview of meteorological operations at the office and encouraged the students to pursue a career with the National Weather Service.
NCEP Models. Bernard Meisner (SSD) will be conducting four VisitView sessions this month on the topic, "What's New and Planned for the NCEP Model Suite 2002." He will also prepare a recorded lesson for those who cannot participate in the live sessions. The dates and times are:
Tuesday, February 26th - 10:00 - 11:00 am CST & 2:00 - 3:00 pm CST
Wednesday, February 27th - 10:00 - 11:00 CST
Thursday, February 28th - 2:00 - 3:00 CST
The teletraining materials will be available for downloading around February 12 and hard copies of the presentation materials will be distributed to offices that register for the training.
Weather Event Simulator. The WDTB will present teletraining for WES Implementation and Operations beginning February 12 and continuing with three sessions per week on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays through March 7. The sessions will begin at 1:00 PM CST and cover the following:
- WES Implementation (20 minutes)
- WES Operations (30 minutes)
- Archiving (20 minutes)
- Questions (20 minutes)
Information about the training can be found at http://wdtb.noaa.gov/DLCourses/wes/. Interested offices should use the Web site to register for the training (registration began January 28), download (after February 8) the final version of the WES teletraining course, and download the first WDTB WES Simulation Guide (to be covered in the Operations part of the training). Contact the WDTB if you have any questions about this WES teletraining course.
A companion discussion forum for questions and answers related to this teletraining is available at: http://wdtb.noaa.gov/scripts/dcforum/dcboard.pl Please note that WES questions not related to the teletraining should be posted to the WES mailing list (see below).
Weather Event Simulator Mailing List. A mailing list for all NWS Weather Environment
Simulator (WES)-related traffic has been established. The soo_wes mailing list is intended for
discussions related to the WES software, hardware, local and national case studies, and training
methods. For subscription instructions point your Web browser at:
http://www.comet.ucar.edu/strc/resource and choose "SOO/STRC Mailing lists"
VISIT Sessions. The Integrated Sensor Training PDS and VISIT sessions scheduled for March are as follows:
- Lightning Meteorology II (Advanced) - March 4, 6
- Lightning Meteorology I (Intermediate) - March 4
- Intro. to POES Data and Products (Basic) - March 13
- Mesoscale Analysis of Convective Weather Using GOES RSO Imagery (Basic) - March 7, 26, 27
- Enhanced-V: A Satellite Severe Storm Signature (Basic) - March 27
- Natural Disaster Information Cards (Basic) - March 28
Access the teletraining calendar at: http://www.cira.colostate.edu/ramm/visit/ecal.asp
NWA DIGEST ARTICLE. Congratulations to John Gordon, Bobby Boyd, Mark Rose and Jason Wright, forecasters at WFO Nashville, for publication of their paper, "The Forgotten F5: The Lawrence County Supercell During the Middle Tennessee Tornado Outbreak of 16 April 1998." The paper appears in the latest (December 2000) issue of National Weather Digest. We should also note John will shortly assume new responsibilities as MIC of the new WFO in Huntsville, Alabama.
AMS EXPERIENCE. WFO Tampa Bay senior forecaster Barry Goldsmith was a very active participant in the AMS Annual Meeting a few weeks ago in Orlando. On Monday he presented a paper on effective use of AWIPS warning systems at his WFO as part of the Interactive Symposium on AWIPS. His talk focused on the issuance of short-fused hazardous weather information at the click of a mouse using WarnGen, and the efficiency of clear, concise text messages for an array of customers, including television, radio and NWR-2000. Early on Tuesday morning, Barry and Charlie Paxton (SOO) conducted the first of two daily map briefings for meeting attendees, using AWIPS and Internet displays. Later that afternoon Barry demonstrated the Tampa Bay AWIPS warning systems, using a canned severe weather case from July, 2000, as part of the NWS exhibit booth. About a dozen people stopped by, including two from the Republic of Germany, several from other NWS offices, and one from The Weather Channel. All were impressed by the efficiency of the system. Then on Wednesday afternoon Barry assisted other NWS participants (from WFOs Melbourne and LaCrosse, Wisconsin) with the same demonstration. And when not otherwise occupied, Barry attended the variety of conference and symposia sessions which comprise the annual meeting. All in all, a very busy and productive week. Well done, Barry!
UAP CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. Applications for full- and part-time university assignments as part of the University Assignment Program are being solicited. UAP information and application instructions have been sent to all offices. Contact SSD for additional information. Applications should be sent to SRH (SSD) by February 28.
J. J. STEPHENS. Long term Florida State University meteorology professor J. J. Stephens passed away on February 5. He will be remembered for his scientific contributions, uncompromising principles and teaching skills.
MELBOURNE RESEARCH VISIT. Dr. G.V. Rao and graduate student Dan Gallagher from St. Louis University (SLU) visited WFO Melbourne in early January to discuss planning for a collaborative research project dealing with tropical cyclone tornadoes. The goal of the research is to document radar signatures and help forecasters more readily identify potentially tornadic storms. The SLU visitors also provided seminars for the Melbourne staff covering their previous research activities. The WFO staff in turn shared their prior experiences and research results (see their extensive list of studies at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/rsrchamu.html). A reciprocal visit by WFO meteorologists to SLU is tentatively planned for this coming spring.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (ELS). A new course is being developed at the NWS Training Center which will replace the Army's PME course (Personnel Management for Executives), which we have been able to take advantage of for the past few years. The PME was hosted by the NWSTC and NWS obtained a few seats in the course as a result. PME classes scheduled for the remainder of this year have been cancelled, to be replaced by two ELS sessions. Attached to this month's Topics is a summary of the new course, which will closely follow the PME. Individuals scheduled for the cancelled PMEs will be reassigned to ELS sessions. This new in-house course will be a significant addition to the growing number of management, supervisory and leadership training opportunities available to NWS employees.
DISCONTINUATION OF FAN PRODUCT. Note that it is the intention of the Meteorological Development Laboratory to discontinue the production of the FAN product effective May 1, 2002. Any local applications which require AVN MOS guidance text products should have switched to the use of the MAV product by this time, in order to make use of the improved AVN MOS guidance. For a comparison of both products, see: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/mdl/synop/products.htm.
NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION TRAINING ITEMS. As part of their ongoing Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) training and education efforts, the COMET program has announced the release of two new NWP modules. These are part of a planned series of short case studies demonstrating critical thinking in the use of NWP products based on an understanding of the characteristics and limitations of NWP models and the NWP forecast process.
The first module, entitled: "Climatology of Forecast and Observed Precipitation" is a brief case study that includes maps with which one may compare model-predicted and observed frequency of 24-hour and 48-hour precipitation totals exceeding various thresholds. These may serve as a reference of characteristic model behavior. How often does the model show a forecast of one inch of precipitation in the 24-hour period ending 1200 UTC over your forecast area? Two inches? Three inches? How does this compare to the observed frequency of such events? Is a model forecast of three inches in 48 hours so unusual it indicates a rare event, perhaps with far higher actual rainfall amounts? Or could it be that such model forecasts occur spuriously on occasion and may signal nothing at all? To answer questions such as these, maps of Eta and AVN model climatology and CPC analyses of observed precipitation were developed for the Applications of NWP Concepts collection with the intention of helping you to better use and calibrate NWP model output.
The second module is entitled: "How Different Data Types Impact the Eta Analysis and Forecast." This brief case study examines how various data types impact the analysis and forecast. The module is based on the results of "A Case Study of the Sensitivity of the Eta Data Assimilation System" by Zapotocny et al., Weather and Forecasting: Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 603-622.
A specific question of the impact of data loss on the forecast arose after the loss of ACARS data following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. However, the general question of how much impact various types of data have on the analysis and forecast is a common question. While there is no simple answer, the framework for making an intelligent assessment is developed through discussion and questions based on results from the Zapotocny et al. study. Note that the COMET presentation is not a rehash of the Weather and Forecasting article. Rather, it elucidates primary factors and touches on a variety of issues raised in the NWP Professional Competency Unit One training on data assimilation.
Both modules are available from the MetEd Web site at:
(http://meted.ucar.edu/nwp/pcu3/cases/index.htm). The COMET program encourages your feedback on this material. In particular, they are interested in any additions or modifications to this type of training which would make it more relevant and useful for your forecasters. You may e-mail the NWP development team at email@example.com or send your comments directly to the developers of these modules, Bill Bua (email@example.com) and Stephen Jascourt (email@example.com).
GOES SPRING ECLIPSE SEASON. The Spring 2002 Eclipse and Keep Out Zone (KOZ) schedules are now available on the Web at: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/SATS/eclipse.html The schedules, for both the Imager and the Sounder instruments for GOES-8 and GOES-10, can be viewed by selecting the entry "GOES Special Bulletins", and scrolling down to the entry for Eclipse Schedules, or by directly following the link: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/SATS/eclipse.html. Note that all documents can be printed on 8.5" x 11" paper in a landscape paper setting. For your convenience, the eclipse schedules are provided in HTML, Word Perfect and Adobe PDF format.
FORECASTING RADIATION FOG COMET MODULE. The COMET Program has announced the release of a new Web-based module: "Forecasting Radiation Fog." This is the second module in the Mesoscale Meteorology Primer series. This module starts with a forecast scenario that occurs during a winter radiation fog event in the Central Valley of California. After that, a conceptual section covers the physical processes of radiation fog through its life cycle. Operational sections addressing fog detection and forecasting conclude the module.
This module includes interactive questions for the student to answer in each section. Audio and
extensive graphic animation are found throughout. A version of the module suitable for printing
is also available. This case is available from the "New" listing on the MetEd home page
(http://meted.ucar.edu) or it can be accessed directly at
http://meted.ucar.edu/mesoprim/mpradfog/index.htm. It should take approximately one to two hours to complete.
This module uses FLASH 5.0 to provide the audio and animation sequences that are part of the content presentation as well as to provide the interactivity of the embedded questions. The most recent versions of both Internet Explorer and Netscape will have the FLASH player plug-in installed. If you need to install the FLASH 5.0 player in your browser, follow the directions that are on the Forecasting Radiation Fog Window Setup page.
Users are strongly encouraged to complete the brief online survey accessed via the "Send Your Comments" link on the module's initial page. Drs. Douglas Wesley and Alan Bol led the COMET development effort for this module with the participation and advice of Dr. Wendell Nuss, Naval Post-Graduate School and Mr. Kim Curry, NPMOC-SD.
NOTE: This module is an alternate to the "Radiation Fog" module that was published under the Forecasting Low Altitude Clouds and Fog for Aviation Operations Professional Development Series (http://www.nwstc.noaa.gov/nwstrn/aviation_met.htm). This new Forecasting Radiation Fog module borrows much of the conceptual model discussion from the earlier module but has added instruction on detecting and forecasting radiation fog. The previously published Radiation Fog module focused primarily on physical processes of radiation fog formation.
AMS STATEMENT ON PROBABILITY FORECASTS. From the latest AMS Newsletter:
"The AMS Council approved an AMS statement on probability forecasts at its meeting at the Annual Meeting last month. The statement outlines the current situation, opportunities, and challenges inherent in using probability forecasts. According to the statement, much of the informational content of meteorological data, models, techniques, and forecaster thought processes are not being conveyed to the users of weather forecasts. Making and disseminating forecasts in probabilistic terms would correct a major portion of this shortcoming. It would allow the user to make decisions based on quantified uncertainties with resulting economic and social benefits. Widespread implementation of probability forecasts would require forecasters to become more familiar with user needs, and users to be educated on probability forecasts and how to make optimum use of this new information. The American Meteorological Society endorses probability forecasts and recommends their use be substantially increased."
The policy statement is available on the AMS Web site at:
ET KUDOS. Commenting in a recent note to the MIC on the dedication of WFO Austin/San Antonio ET staff members, Austin private meteorologist Troy Kimmel, Jr. cited the following specific example:
As a particular example of that dedication, last Thursday, with light rain and air temperatures in the 40s, Dale [Lininger] was on site troubleshooting the [ASOS at KATT/Camp Mabry] equipment at the sensor array as I, as the manual backup observer for the site, dropped by to record the standard rain gauge data. I didn't like the idea of being out in that weather just walking over to the standard rain gauge...something that would take me three or four minutes. Dale worked in the inclement weather for the better part of the day. In conclusion, on behalf of the National Weather Service customers in the Austin area, I appreciate Brian's [Reed], Dale's, Ed's [Strouhal] and John's [Gulley] dedication to "getting the job done" in keeping our ASOS and other NWS equipment in operating condition.
Troy is associated with the University of Texas and broadcast media in Austin, and he is a long-time partner of the NWS. Such feedback is always nice to hear and we add our kudos to Troy's.
REQUIRED COMPUTER SECURITY TRAINING. Please note that the NOAA Security Awareness Training must be completed by all employees, contractors and anyone else who uses a government computer. This training must be completed before the end of this month. Note that this new on-line course implemented on December 4, 2001 must be completed by everyone.
Personnel who took the NOAA Security Awareness course prior to December 4, 2001 must re-take the course. Personnel can view and take the new course at this link: https://www.csp.noaa.gov/noaa/ITSAC2001/index.htm. A computer registered as noaa.gov must be used to access this Web site.
Course completion records are to be maintained locally for all personnel. This is an annual requirement.
ZONEALARM PRO FIREWALL SOFTWARE FOR NWS LAPTOPS. We have purchased 100 copies of the ZoneAlarm Pro program to distribute throughout the region. This is a personal firewall program which will be given to field users who take their laptops out of the office and access the Internet via ISDN, Cable Modem, etc., while on travel or at home. This will give added protection from malicious attacks from the Internet. They will also have to use this program on their computer to access the network through the Virtual Private Network when it comes on line. This program will log all attempts to connect to the computers and can help track and stop the offenders through legal means.
We are also looking at a program called PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) for encrypting directories and files on computers. This is a freeware program and does not have all the bells and whistles of the commercial version, but it will perform the job of file encryption protection.
During the last couple of weeks of January Gary Petroski (SRH SOD) and WFO Nashville ESA Steve Clark have put together a test network using a Linux Red Hat 7.2 as a Primary Domain Controller. They have configured this server to run Network Address Translation (NAT), and to perform user login authentication, network file and print sharing, and serve as the region's anonymous FTP service. So far the testing is progressing extremely well. Hopefully in the next month we can slowly transition out of our Windows NT 4.0 PDC and replace it with the Linux system. Eventually we would like to replace all our Windows NT 4.0 PDC servers with this operating system. This would be a considerable cost savings compared to upgrading to the Windows XP platform.
We also have begun converting our current FTP servers that run in a DMZ to Red Hat Linux 7.2. They are currently running an old version of Turbo-Linux. We hope to have these servers up and running in a couple of weeks.
E-MAIL. We have been asked by NWS Headquarters to share our e-mail system configuration with the other regions and NWSH. Apparently we are the only region with backup hardware in place and a fail-over system which only takes a few hours to restore.
We participated in a VTC in January with the Messaging Operations Center (MOC) and all the regions regarding Netscape mail issues. A consensus was formed to initiate a training session for all mail administrators. The dates and locations have not been finalized, but topics discussed will be:
- Disaster recovery and restore of mail and directory servers
- Renaming an existing user
- Moving a user to another NOAA Netscape server
- Setting up and configuring a mailbox for sharing
- Command line utilities
- Restoring individual mailboxes/messages
- Periodic maintenance (reconstruct, etc.)
We have distributed an e-mail address change template to our ESAs and ASAs. This information is needed when an employee moves to another region, another office, retires or leaves government service. The use of this template will make the processing of this information easier and faster for those involved.
We have also successfully upgraded our Messaging Server to Version 4.7 as directed from the MOC this past month. This version seems to fix a lot of small bugs which have been evident over the years.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS. The main focus of this office now is the Tallahassee WFO move. We are tracking the installation of phone lines and circuits which include AWIPS, NWR, and the regional WAN. So far everything is going fairly well. We expect all of the circuits and lines to be tested and operational within the next couple of weeks. This will be in time for the actual office move at the end of this month. We have found problems with two of the MCI NWR circuits and are working with the telephone company to resolve these issues.
We continue to monitor the installation and testing of NWR circuits and ROAMS lines which have been ordered. There have been a couple of orders which need closer coordination than normal because they involve independent telephone companies at the remote end of the circuits.
We also continue to update the telecommunications service authorizations the field offices use to certify invoices. Some of these authorizations are outdated, some have incorrect information, and some just require updated costs. This is an on-going effort to get the records up-to-date and correct. We hope to finish this task by mid-year.
UPPER AIR. This month Charlie Lake (SOD) helped WFO Little Rock and WFO Key West track down and resolve intermittent RCU problems. It was determined the problem is related to the interface cable. Charlie also helped re-survey the target antenna at WFO Amarillo, and adjusted the elevation synchros on the system to match the new survey and re-verified the limiting angles.
AWIPS. This month the AWIPS program took a huge step forward. Two new IBM Linux machines have been delivered to all WFOs and RFCs. These machines should be ready to install at all sites by the middle of February, when a new patch will be available to fix the spontaneous log out problem. The machines are faster and more stable than the older HP-UX machines, which should improve performance at all sites. The new version of SCAN now runs on the Linux machines and is much more usable during severe weather.
AWIPS Build 5.1.2 continues to install smoothly at most sites. SRH will be releasing GFE Version 15 in February, along with an upgrade to the operating system of the GFE machines. Progress is being made on the production of Web graphics from GFE machines across Southern Region.
WFO LITTLE ROCK. Allison Davis, a tenth grade student at Benton High School, participated in job shadowing at WFO Little Rock. Allison was participating in Benton High School's "Groundhog Job Shadow Day." SOO Chris Buonanno presented a tour of the office, and gave detailed demonstrations of various office components, including AWIPS and CRS. Chris, with lead forecaster Chuck Rickard, also discussed meteorology as a career, and provided information regarding meteorology studies at the college level. Allison was able to observe all of the forecast duties with forecaster John Macleod demonstrating the duties of the short term/aviation desk and Chris Buonanno and forecaster Lance Pyle demonstrating duties on the long term/public desk.
Chris also gave a tour of the WFO to Mica England, a ninth grade student at Bismarck High School who anticipates pursuing a meteorology degree in college. She was briefed on office operations and Chris demonstrated the various forecast duties, including a severe weather warning simulation. Trisha Brune, SCEP, presented Mica with information regarding college requirements for a degree in meteorology. Trisha also gave a detailed demonstration of upper air and surface observations performed at the WFO Little Rock
Attached to this month's Topics is a poem written by Joseph Holloway, a fourth-grader at North Heights Elementary School in North Little Rock. Joseph, weather fanatic, is already a member of the Little Rock AMS/NWA chapter. We look forward to him reporting for duty at WFO Little Rock in 2014.
WFO SAN JUAN. HMTs Robert Mitchell, Jesus Figueroa and Vidal Santiago have enrolled in a Dynamic Meteorology I course at the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus Physics Department. Upon completion of this course they will have complied with part of the requirements to eventually cross over to the meteorologist (1340) series. This training was tailored by the University mostly for NWS employees, and represents a step forward in the eventual establishment of an Atmospheric Science Program in Puerto Rico.
WFO SHREVEPORT. Forecaster Bill Parker and ASA Lisa Farrar gave a talk to 85 students from Youree Drive Middle School in Shreveport on the operations of the National Weather Service. Bill also gave a talk to 300 preschoolers from Caddo Parish Head Start in Shreveport on Safety Prepardness Procedures.
WFO TALLAHASSEE. Senior forecaster and EEO focal point Ron Block represented the NWS at the Leon County Education Expo which promotes educational and outreach opportunities for area students and faculty. He also spoke on career opportunities in science at the Martin Luther King Youth Leadership Banquet which focuses on opportunities for African American students. Ron delivered a lecture on the value of mathematics in meteorology at Rickards High School. He and hydrologist Joel Lanier hosted six hydrology students from Florida A&M University, a traditional minority servicing institution. Joel discussed NWS hydrologic operations and career opportunities. Ron focused on overall NWS operations and especially the interaction between hydrology and fire weather. The students were very interested in the presentation and this office will attempt to expand NWS-Florida A&M interchanges.
CWSU HOUSTON. MIC Vince Carreras represented the NWS at the 16th Annual Career and Education Day presented by the Houston Hispanic Forum. Attending were sixth through 12th grade students from both public and private schools in and around the Houston area. Several thousand students attended the all day event. Vince spoke with several hundred students, parents, teachers and counselors about careers in both meteorology and hydrology. He also distributed hundreds of NOAA/NWS brochures about the Student Employment Program.
Special thanks to the FAA and the National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees who allowed Vince to represent the NWS at their booth.
|Southern Region Losses
|From (Office)
|From Title/Grade
|Richard J. Davis
|Robert Petersen
|El Tech, GS-11
|John Jamison
|T. L. Farrow
|Southern Region Gains
|To (Office)
|To Title/Grade
|Gina Tillis
|New Hire
|HAS Forecaster, GS-12
|Daniel Byrd
|Reassignment from AR
|Mark Wilson
|Reassignment from CR
|Joseph P. Camp
|Reassignment from ER
|Forecaster, GS-9
|Raymond Sondag
|Reassignment from CR
|Forecaster, GS-12
|Debora Potts
|New Hire
|Kenneth Pavelle
|New Hire
|Hydrologist, GS-11
|Brandon Bolinski
|New Hire
|Met Intern, GS-9
|Kristina Sumrall
|Reassignment from WR
|John Pike
|New Hire
|Met Intern, GS-5
|James Wingenroth
|New Hire
|Met Intern, GS-7
|Within Region Transfers/Actions
|To (Office)
|To Title/Grade
|Dan Dixon
|Reassignment from BRO
|Forecaster, GS-9
|Carolyn Levert
|Reassignment from HGX
|HAS Forecaster, GS-11
|Hector Guerrero
|Reassignment from BRO
|Jim Purpura
|Reassignment from OUN
|Aldis Strautins
|Reassignment from EWX
|Forecaster, GS-9
|Brad McGavock
|Promotion from MAF
|Forecaster, GS-11
|Lawrence Vannozzi
|Promotion from SRH
|Jeff Williams
|Promotion from FWD
|Perry Martin
|Reassignment from MAF
|Senior Forecaster, GS-13
|Richard Smith
|Promotion from SRH
|James Noel
|Promotion from FFS
|Sr. Srvc Hydrologist, GS-13
|Mark Keehn
|Reassignment from SMG
|Vaughn Ball
|Promotion from MOB
|Mark W. Rose
|Promotion from BMX
|Senior Forecaster, GS-13
Return to Southern Region Home Page


text:
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION - Jefferson's offense might have been caged in the first half, but Garrett Gratham exploded for 22 second-half points in Jefferson's 71-56 win over the Musselman Applemen.
"I'd like to think we wore them down a little bit," Jefferson coach Bob Starkey said. "They scored on us at will early, but we toughened up and wore them down."
Grantham had only one point in the first half as Musselman's defense focused on him heavily, but a strong second half by Grantham helped the Cougars coast to victory.
Article Photos
Journal photo by Ben Gibson
Jefferson's Garrett Grantham, right, steals the ball from Musselman's Tyler Russell during their Class AAA, Region II, Section 1 tournament game Monday in?Shenandoah Junction.
"We had trouble in the first half, but once we started to get some open looks, they went to a man-to-man and we got going," Grantham said.
The Cougars' win sets them up with the Martinsburg Bulldogs in the in the Class AAA, Region II, Section 1 tournament semifinals on Wednesday. Jefferson is hoping and praying to knock off the state's No. 1-ranked team.
"That's an easy one," Starkey said with a heavy dose of sarcasm. "We'll pray and figure out a way they aren't getting three or four shooting chances on offense. We have to do that if we want win."
The Applemen defense was determined to slow down the Jefferson duo of Mike King and Grantham, but that left the door open for Billy Knotos to knock down a trio of 3-pointers.
"We we're counting on Billy since they were playing a 1-3-1 defense, and he did what we expected him to do: shoot threes," Starkey said.
Josh Dudley contributed a pair of 3s as well to give Jefferson a 21-18 lead to end the first quarter.
"Our defense was designed to stop Garrett and King, but it makes it a little tougher to stick in that defense when the other guys are scoring," Applemen coach Derek Basile said.
While the finesse approach of the Cougars put them in the lead, the physical style of Musselman's Trevon Wesco allowed the Applemen to keep pace as the two teams went into halftime with Jefferson leading 33-30.
The Applemen had managed to contain Grantham in the first half and limit him to one single point, but the Cougar was let out of his cage as he scored 12 points in the third quarter and led Jefferson on a 11-2 scoring run.
Six turnovers by the Musselman offense slowed its efforts as it trailed 56-44 heading into the final quarter.
Musselman opened the fourth quarter up with a short scoring run to cut the lead to seven, but Jefferson slowly but surely left the Applemen in the rearview mirror on their way to a 15 point-victory.
Grantham led all scorers with 23, followed by Wesco with 19. Jacob Bare had 10 for the Applemen while Jefferson's Dudley had 12, Kontos 11 as well as both King and Aaron Stottlemeyer had 10.


text:
Sources: Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court [translated], ITO [translated], dpa [translated]
quote: I would bet that it isn't that Apple users on are average more educated that Android users. It's that on average Apple phones/tablets are less affordable to uneducated users
quote: They go for Android devices instead, thereby dragging down Android users' average educational level.
quote: He's committing three statistical mistakes. (1) He's trying to imply a causal relationship from a correlation.
quote: (2) He's blithely ignoring other socioeconomic factors like income.
quote: (3) Rather than measuring the breakdown of the entire population, he's measuring a subset of the population and trying to use it to draw conclusions about the entire population.
quote: - Say the entire population is 100 people. - Say there are 99 Android users ranging from high school to doctorate-level education. - Say 9 of those users have doctorates. - Say there is 1 iOS user with a doctorate-level education.
quote: You have to survey people of the same educational level and see whether they prefer iOS or Android. When you do that, you see that 9 out of 10 people holding doctorates prefer Android.
quote: Given that Android sales exceed iOS sales by a healthy margin globally, I suspect a larger percentage of people across all educational levels are choosing Android over iOS.


text:
The Stetson men's basketball team will look to extend its two-game win streak when the Hatters host Northern Kentucky in an Atlantic Sun Conference matchup Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Edmunds Center.
Stetson (3-10, 1-0) defeated Florida Atlantic in its final non-conference contest of the season, and then topped Lipscomb in the A-Sun opener on Monday night. The Hatters have won three of their last four tilts and three out of their four games played at home this season.
Senior Raymone Andrews led the Hatters with 27 points in the 65-63 victory over Lipscomb, marking a new career high for the point guard and the highest point total in the conference Monday night. Andrews has scored in double figures in six out of the last seven games.
Northern Kentucky (4-9, 0-1) comes to DeLand after falling to defending A-Sun champion Florida Gulf Coast 60-56 in the league-opener on Monday. The Norse have been playing well as of late, winning three straight at home over Chattanooga, Navy, and Hampton, before falling on the road at North Carolina and FGCU.
Stetson won both matchups against NKU last season, topping the Norse 71-59 at home and winning 62-46 on the road during their first season of Division I play.
Wednesday's contest can be watched live on HatterVision and listened to on WSBB AM 1230, WTJV AM 1490, or online at MyAM1230.com. Live Stats, the @StetsonMBB Twitter feed, and Hat-Alerts are also available for in-game updates.


text:
Steve Korby, Dallas ISD executive over financial services, resigns
Steve Korby, Dallas ISD's executive director of financial services, confirmed today that he has submitted his resignation.
Korby said in a text message that his resignation is effective on March 31, when he will retire.
When asked why he resigned, Korby said that "it's time," and he had planned his departure since early fall. He said that he will help with the transition until his retirement date.
Korby has been with DISD since 2008.
(Also checking to confirm the resignation of accounting services director Marian Hamlett – Update: DISD confirmed that Hamlett resigned and now works at Dallas Can!).
The resignation of Korby follows the departure of Alan King, who was chief financial officer and chief of staff. King's resignation in October was unexpected but he has since been rehired as interim chief internal audit, reporting to the school board.


text:
TWC9: December 2nd - Nuget, HTML5, SignalR and an updated tool list from Scott
- Posted: Dec 02, 2011 at 12:23PM
- 5 comments
Loading user information from Channel 9
Something went wrong getting user information from Channel 9
Loading user information from MSDN
Something went wrong getting user information from MSDN
Loading Visual Studio Achievements
Something went wrong getting the Visual Studio Achievements
Right click "Save as…"
This week on Channel 9, Clint (who came in while on vacation just to record the show) and Duncan (who didn't hide well enough from Clint) discuss the week's top developer news including:
Picks of the Week!
Thanks again to Clint and Duncan for hosting this week!
Oops, something didn't work.
l10n and i18n stand for localization and internationalization (respectively). The number stands for the amount of letters between l/n and i/n.
I love the beginner series for vb. Once I finish that I am going to move on to C#. Great series!
hahaha I love it when you two host! the intro and ending...classic.
@golnazal:oh man, i screwed up the ending in two ways then! HAHA.
i need no book
Comments have been closed since this content was published more than 30 days ago, but if you'd like to continue the conversation, please create a new thread in our Forums, or Contact Us and let us know.


text:
Source: All Things D
quote: they don't want to be a sole source vertically integrated device manufacturer
quote: Do you think they spent over a billion dollars marketing the Surface "just for fun"?
quote: In any case, that is a huge campaign, one on the level of what Apple spends.
quote: *MS isn't Apple* and doesn't want to be Apple
quote: A lot of people were (and some still are) hesitant to actually make use of their 64-bit processor by installing a 64-bit build of windows due to various reasons (Higher memory requirement, and there still exist a couple compatibility issues),
quote: Windows 8 will never get a fair shot from the enthusiast community, but its slightly tweaked successor will be the 'best OS ever!'


text:
Operating weight:152,150-158,070 lb
Bucket capacty:3.17-8.63 yd3 (2.43 - 6.6 m3)
The 70-ton Volvo EC700C will make you think it's in the 80-ton class. That's because it's built like it and has all the power you need, plus perfectly harmonized hydraulics, to tackle the most difficult conditions and the toughest materials. It's your perfect partner for mass excavation, production trenching, rock-face stripping, mine loading and beyond.
Top features of the Volvo EC700C excavator include:
To find out more…


text:
1955 Wehrle Drive, Suite B Williamsville, NY 14221
- (877) 927-2349
- [email protected]
Use the links below (or the menu above) to choose your device type.
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here
At WhiteBox Service our mission has always been to turn our customers into advocates through a flawless service experience. Among over 200,000 repairs this year we will repair 75,000 tablets for individual customers with an average in-shop time of less than 1 day.
We take pride in knowing that every one of our repairs goes back to a real person. As much as we've grown over the past 30 years, you, the customer, have remained the focus of our business.
When we receive your device we'll send you a Claim Number you can use to check your repair at any time.