text:
Lauralye Deckert, of Gettysburg, and Garrett Nichols, of Lewistown, were married on Aug. 3, 2013, at Gettysburg College Chapel.
The bride is the daughter of Chad and April Deckert, of Gettysburg. The groom is the son of Marley Nichols and Sherry Price, of Lewistown.
Alyssa Fyock, of Phillipsburg, was the maid of honor.
Article Photos
Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Nichols
The best man was Mike Short, of Lewistown.
Bridesmaids were: Stephanie and Olivia Deckert, of Gettysburg, sisters of the bride; Sandra Lolic, of Gettysburg; and Ashley Oswald, of Middletown.
The flower girl was Rylie Nichols, of Dubois, niece of the groom.
Groomsmen were Gavin Nichols, brother of the groom, Jon Bell, Jim Rhodes and Brandon Wagner, all of Lewistown.
Ushers were Chase and Brady Deckert, of Gettysburg, brothers of the bride.
The ring bearer was Noah Nichols, of State College, son of the bride and groom.
The Rev. Austin Chinault performed the ceremony.
A reception followed at the Pike Restaurant in Gettysburg.
The bride is a 2008 graduate of Gettysburg Area High School and attends Penn State University.
The groom is a 2010 graduate of Indian Valley High School and attended Robert Morris University. He is employed as a relationsip banker at M&T Bank in State College.
A wedding trip to Las Vegas is planned for July 2014.
They live in State College.


text:
Top Definition
One of the best electronic artists next to Deadmau5 and Daft Punk. Great to listen to when blazed.
Jim: I heard there's a new Feed Me EP being released in June.
Ralph: Nice, now I'll have something to smoke to.
Ralph: Nice, now I'll have something to smoke to.
MizeraKKによって 2011年05月19日(木)
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
An electronic music producer that actually knows how to write music.
Despite his usual lack of enjoyment for electronic music, the musical expertise Patrick greatly enjoyed the song, "Strange Behaviours," by Feed Me due to his great and original writing.
goopydudestによって 2013年10月23日(水)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Serves 7 |
Prep Time 5 minutes |
Cook Time 10 minutes
1 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup diced onions
15 ounces Eden Baked Beans w/sorghum
15 ounces Eden Chili Beans
1/4 cup Eden Crushed Tomatoes
1/2 tsp Eden Brown Mustard
1/2 tsp Eden Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tsp organic maple syrup
Heat oil in a medium skillet and sauté onions for 2 to 3 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce flame to medium-low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot or chilled.
American, Beans, Condiments, Good/High Fiber, Good/High Protein, Low Fat, Oils, Side Dish, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vinegars


text:
So glad the Wings won. Alfie was buzzing all night so it's not surprising he got the winner.
When Kronner was applauding the fans after the game, I wish there was a way he could've directed at only the upper bowl. The number of empty seats in the lower bowl is beyond ridiculous.


text:
Home » Faculty + Research » Faculty
(315) 443-7381Room: firstname.lastname@example.com
View Personal Website
PhD, Krannert Graduate School of Management, Purdue University
Burak Kazaz is the Steven R. Becker Professor of Supply Chain Management, and the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence at Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management. He is also the Executive Director of the first research center established in the field of supply chain management in the US (in 1919), the H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management at Syracuse University. Dr. Kazaz served as a Whitman Teaching Fellow from 2010 to 2012, and is the recipient of the first-ever Whitman School of Management Teaching Innovation Award in 2011. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University in Turkey, and his Ph.D. from the Krannert Graduate School of Management at Purdue University. Prior to this appointment, he taught at the University of Miami and at Loyola University of Chicago. His teaching experience includes undergraduate, MBA and Executive MBA courses, and Ph.D. seminars on operations management, global supply chain management, and logistics.
Dr. Kazaz's research interests include the integration of operations (purchasing, production, distribution), marketing (pricing, market segmentation), and finance (managing economic/currency risks, hedging), with a special interest in managing uncertainty and risk (e.g. exchange-rate fluctuations, supply disruptions, lead-time uncertainty, quality uncertainty, demand fluctuations) in global supply chains. His publications can be found in premier journals, such as: Management Science, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Operations Research, and Production and Operations Management. His papers has been the recipient of the best paper awards from the Decision Sciences Institute (2014) and Production and Operations Management Society (2016). He serves as a Senior Editor for Production and Operations Management, as an Area Editor for IIE Transactions, and as a guest Associate Editor for Manufacturing & Service Operations Management.
Dr. Kazaz also worked at the IBM T. J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY. His work is recognized by IBM, British Petroleum, and Procter & Gamble.
You can also visit the personal page of Dr. Kazaz at https://bkazaz.expressions.syr.edu/.
Research Topics
Dr. Kazaz teaches the following courses at the Whitman School of Management:
- Undergraduate Supply Chain Management [SCM 265]- MBA Global Supply Chain Strategy [SCM 777]- MBA@Syracuse Global Supply Chain Management [SCM 777]- Ph.D. Seminar in Supply Chain Management [SCM 960]- Undergraduate Global Supply Chain Management [SCM 477]- MBA and undergraduate Creatively Growing Your Business: A Design Thinking Approach [SCM 600 and 400]
Professor Burak Kazaz aims to provide the business community with new perspectives on how to manage risk and uncertainty. His research offers solutions for managing global supply chains that operate under volatile international financial markets, such as exchange-rate fluctuations. Kazaz also investigates the impact of disruptions and supply uncertainty in pricing, production, and distribution activities. His recent work on this topic is particularly useful for agricultural supply chains that experience supply and demand risk.
A complete set of Dr. Kazaz's publications, along with his working papers, can be obtained from his personal web site at https://bkazaz.expressions.syr.edu/.
On Thursday, October 18, 2012, the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University will host the 63rd anniversary of the Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Program, a celebration of achievements in supply chain management. This year's recipients of the prestigi Read more>>


text:
Gander Mountain Coupon and Promo Codes
Gander Mountain stands by "Better gear. Better performance. Better service. Better value. All at Gander Mountain. We live outdoors." They are America's Premier Shooting Sports Destination, and carry everything for hunting, fishing, shooting sports, camping, marine sports, apparel, footwear, and an overall outdoor lifestyle. Gander Mountain is the nations biggest network of outdoor specialty stores where you can find both new and used firearms. Use Gander Mountain coupons for the best deals, and shop with FatWallet.com
At Gander Mountain, you can find many brands including: Under Armour, Columbia, The North Face, Ruger, Glock, Carhartt, Remington, Costa Del Mar, Marmot and many more. Gander Mountain carries products from hunting blinds, animal control, binoculars, boats, gun security, metal detectors, heart rate monitors, along with plenty of other categories.
Earn free shipping and returns on all orders with Gander Mountain. You can choose to ship to home, ship to store, or even buy online and pickup in store. Gander Mountain has expanded it's retail locations in 24 states since it's establishment in 1960. Gander Mountain promises 100% guarantee, as well as a price match. Apply for a Gander Mountain credit card to earn rewards. Earn 3 points for ever $1 spent with Gander Mountain, 2 points for every $1 on gas and groceries, and also 1 point on all other purchases. Accumulate 2000 points and earn a $20 reward certificate. If you spend $500 in the first 90 days, you'll receive a $60 reward certificate! Shop at Gander Mountain today!


text:
There are times when we all feel down, have little energy, are anxious or overwhelmed. It's normal to feel this way occasionally, but if these feelings persist, they may indicate clinical depression. Depression affects approximately 19 million Americans each year, according to the Mental Health America (www.nmha.org). Depression is more common in women, and 1 out of 8 women develops clinical depression in her lifetime, according to a report from the American Psychiatric Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that was published in 2009 in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology. The report suggests depression is most common in women ages 25 to 44, and for women who are pregnant, the incidence is higher: 14 to 23 percent of women experience depression during pregnancy.
The article supports what I have witnessed in my midwifery practice: Left untreated, depression can affect a woman's enjoyment of her pregnancy. It can also place her at increased risk for postpartum mood disorders.
The good news is there is help for women who suffer from depression during or after their pregnancy. Treatments for depression include lifestyle changes, alternative therapies and medications. Women who are appropriately treated are more apt to cope well with the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood.
Q: Does depression affect the fetus?
A: It is unclear how depression during pregnancy affects an unborn child. Some women fear their emotions can cause miscarriage, preterm labor or other complications. But there is no research that confirms this concern.
There are studies, however, that have found babies born to depressed mothers are apt to be more irritable, less active and attentive and more prone to developmental delays. The studies do not conclude whether this is due solely to the mother's emotional state during pregnancy or if other factors are involved.
Q: How is depression in pregnant women treated?
A: Options include exercising for 30 minutes most days, ingesting Omega-3 oils and taking St. John's wort supplements, although there is medical research for and against taking St. John's wort, according to the 2009 report. Psychotherapy or counseling can also be effective. In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation have been used.
Q: What if a woman who is already taking antidepressants becomes pregnant?
A: Approximately 13 percent of pregnant women have taken an antidepressant during pregnancy, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee Opinion paper No. 453, which also encourages screening before and after a woman's pregnancy. It is important to consult with a doctor before taking antidepressants while pregnant, since the medication may be associated with increased risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, preterm delivery, birth defects or behavioral changes in the newborn. The effects depend on the particular medication and when in pregnancy the medication is taken. Some pregnant women hear this and abruptly stop their medication, but that could bring on a psychiatric crisis. Women taking antidepressants should discuss treatment options with their health care providers.
Q: Is there more research being done?
A: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Psychiatric Association convened in 2009 to gather information about depression in pregnancy and recommend methods of treatment. To read a copy of the report, please click here.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital • 30 Locust St. (Route 9), Northampton, Mass. • (413) 582-2000


text:
Duquesne University Percussion EnsembleEliseo Rael makes his debut as Director featuring Dana Wilson's award-winning piece "Primal Worlds," along with music by Eric Moe, Jack Stamp, and Christopher Rouse.11/06/2012Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
University of Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraMusic major Harry Jamison performs Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, Ted Zellers (BA '12) solos in Rimsky Korsakov's Trombone Concerto, and the orchestra will perform Kerrith Livengood's (PhD '12) The Land Vaguely Waving. 11/07/2012Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Bellefield Hall Auditorium, 315 S. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Driving Miss DaisyJewish Theatre of Pittsburgh presents Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The story takes place from 1948 to 1973 in Atlanta, GA, and deals with racial and anti-Semitic issues in a subtle manner. The relationship between Miss Daisy, a wealthy Jewish widow, and Hoke, a poor African-American worker, is beautifully drawn and deepens as the play progresses.11/07/2012 - 11/18/2012Time: variousLocation: Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Seven GuitarsIt's 1948 and bluesman Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton, fresh out of jail, has an opportunity he won't let himself pass up: a studio has asked him to travel to Chicago and cut some records. Unfortunately, his unexpected musical success doesn't make up for his errant past. Seven Guitars, the seventh play written in August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle, uses dark humor and flashbacks to paint a rich picture of African-American struggle for identity and self-acceptance against the backdrop of racial prejudice. Jade King Carroll directs.11/08/2012 - 12/02/2012Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Good PeopleTracy Brigden directs David Lindsay-Abaire's play in which the distance between Boston's Chestnut Hill and the Lower End is measured in more than miles. Mike and Margaret both grew up poor, but he made it out and became a doctor while she is stuck – a single mother who gets by on sarcasm and bingo games with her pals. When they meet again, an invitation leads Margaret to his luxurious home and into a turbulent conversation with Mike and his surprising wife. This tough and tender play looks at luck, choices, blame, pride, and what people will do to survive.11/08/2012 - 12/09/2012O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
ChicagoThe PSO's Broadway at Heinz Hall series begins with the longest running American musical and fourth longest-running production in Broadway history, Chicago, set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s. The recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, and thousands of standing ovations, Chicago has been proclaimed "A triumph" by Time magazine, and "Broadway's most electrifying show" by Entertainment Weekly.11/08/2012 - 11/11/201211/08 - 7:30 pm11/09 - 8:00 pm11/10 - 8:00 pm11/10 - 2:00 pm11/11 - 6:30 pm11/11 - 1:00 pmHeinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Moon Over BuffaloMoon Over Buffalo centers on George & Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950's. They're in Buffalo performing "Private Lives" & Cyrano in repertory. On the brink of a disastrous split, due to George's dalliance with a young ingenue, they receive word of one last shot at stardom. Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee.11/09/2012 - 11/24/201211/09 - 7:30 pm11/10 - 7:30 pm11/16 - 7:30 pm11/17 - 7:30 pm11/23 - 7:30 pm11/24 - 7:30 pm20540 Rte. 19, Cranberry, PAwebsite | map
Past and Present MastersIstvan Jaray conducts Stravinsky's homage to Tchaikovsky, The Fairy's Kiss; Grieg's Piano Concerto (soloist TBA), and several pieces by John Williams including the Liberty Fanfare, Cowboys Overture, and music from the Star Wars and Superman film scores.11/10/2012Time: 7:30 pmPasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Rd., Johnstown, PAwebsite | map
Duquesne University TamburitzansAmerica's longest-running multicultural song and dance company, the Tamburitzans, bring Eastern European folk music alive on stage in a kaleidoscope of sight and sound, including songs in many languages and dialects and hundreds of styles of choreography. Folk instruments such as the bandura, tambura, gadulka and cimbalom are plucked, picked, bowed and hammered while more than 400 extravagant costumes adorn these talented young people.11/10/2012Time: 7:30 pmHillman Performing Arts Center, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
South Side StoriesA World Premiere hometown adventure by Tami Dixon. This vibrant one-woman show portrays the dynamism of a neighborhood. Embedded in the concrete of South Side's city steps are testimonials of teenage mischief, steel mill toil, and townie haunts. This is a neighborhood where parking chairs and bar stools mark territory, where "paradise" is just one turn off of 26th Street.11/10/2012 - 12/16/20121300 Bingham Street 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:
Take advantage of our exclusive Dominican Republic deals and get more with British Airways.
Find a British Airways flight for less, we'll refund the difference.
Low price finder and low initial deposits.
Plan and book your holiday with British Airways, online or by phone. Enjoy all these great benefits:
Take advantage of our exclusive Dominican Republic deals and get more with British Airways.
Choose a great value Dominican Republic hotel that has been carefully selected for you.
Our resorts offer a range of things to do, from extensive children's facilities to spa's that provide pure escapism.
Take advantage of our exclusive deals when you book a flight, hotel or package holiday to the Dominican Republic. Combine an award-winning flight with carefully selected accommodation and add an experience to see everything that this fascinating destination has to offer.
Create the ultimate sunshine getaway, fun-filled family holiday or a relaxing spa break. Browse our late deals and special offers and get your Dominican Republic holiday for less – look out for hotels that offer resort credit or choose a great-value All-Inclusive resort where lots is included. Enjoy stress-free planning with our holiday finder tool and spread the cost of your perfect getaway with affordable online deposits.
Use holiday finder to discover a dream escape that meets all of your requirements.
Our affordable online deposits can make your perfect holiday to the Dominican Republic a reality.
Rent an Economy car on your holiday for an unforgettable road trip.Choose car
Upgrade to an Intermediate car on your fly-drive holiday.Choose car
Rent a people carrier, great for groups with lots of luggage.Choose car


text:
The siblings kicked off their New Year festivities early at the celebration at a friend's place in Bucklebury.
"Kate looked incredible," a fellow reveler told PEOPLE. "She was very jolly and very happy."
The eyewitness says the new mom, 31, who gave birth to son George in July, "has really got her figure back. If anything she actually looks better now than before she had Prince George."
While George and his dad, Prince William, weren't spotted at the party, Kate clearly enjoyed herself.
"The thing that really strikes you is that she is just so normal and smiley," the partygoer said. "There are no lights on Kate here, so she can be totally relaxed and herself."
"I came away from the party thinking, 'She looks really happy.' Kate really is glowing and full of life."
The relaxed celebration was a contrast to the new family's recent Christmas festivities with the Queen and Prince Charles at Sandringham, where they were expected to dress formally for dinner and follow other royal traditions.
Last year the entire Middleton family – minus a pregnant Kate – toured the local pubs on their pushbikes before cycling across Berkshire's rolling hills for a festive tipple at home.
Let's hope George got a tricycle for Christmas!


text:
There are no items in your cart at this time.
Select your desired product options and we will notify you when it is back in stock.
The FitFlop Flare is a casual women's thong sandal with rhinestone accents.
The first FitFlop sandal was sold in 2007, after Marcia Kilgore (beauty industry entrepreneur and multi-tasking mum) collaborated with expert biomechanists, Dr David Cook and Darren James.
FitFlop Flare Black Suede Women's Sandal
Features include:
I've owned several pairs of FitFlop sandals, including the original (athletic looking) version. This 'Flare' model is almost as good as the original - and it's cuter. I have medium width, true 6.5 feet with slightly high arches, and the upper part ends up a tiny bit loose, but it's not too bad. I took size 6, my regular size in FitFlops, and that worked out. I'll keep looking for non-athletic looking FitFlops as comfortable as the original, but for now, these are my go-to FitFlops in this almost summery weather.
Sign up to receive new arrival, sale & special event info from us.
Note: we do not share your personal information with anyone. Period.
"Footwear etc. has always had the fastest delivery of any online company I have dwelt with. There on phone personnel are also the most helpful and courteous in the business."
©2016 Footwear Etc. All Rights Reserved. For any questions or assistance call 1-800-720-0572.


text:
Halee Adams is back, and as good as ever.
Adams, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic's all-stater, returned to action Monday night and helped the Lady Marauders beat Penn Cambria, 60-40, in a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Section 1 game at the Pleasant Valley gym.
Adams, who missed games last Thursday and Saturday after suffering a knee injury at Richland last Monday, contributed 14 points and five assists, but it was her second-half defense on Penn Cambria standout Kaitlyn Krug that had BG coach Mark Moschella grinning from ear-to-ear after the game.
Article Photos
Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
BG's Halee Adams works around the defense of Penn Cambria's Megan Wheeler.
"Their point guard [Krug] is good," Moschella said. "She's quick and does a nice job running their offense. She caused a lot of problems for us in the first half."
Besides setting up her teammates, Krug also hit three 3-point ers and kept the Panthers in the ballgame. They trailed by eight, 32-24, at intermission.
"We did a lot better job slowing her down and containing her the second half," Moschella said, "which enabled us to play a lot better. We were able to rebound a lot better, too, because of our defense."
Guilfoyle scored 28 second-half points and held Penn Cambria to only 16, which turned a close game into a rout. Krug finished the game with 17 points, but was held in check when guarded by Adams.
"We were switching on picks [in the first half]," Moschella noted, "so, when they were setting ball picks, we didn't always have the same person on her. That's the adjustment we made at halftime. We thought it would be good for Halee to come back, test herself and get the rust out.
"She didn't have any rust, though," Moschella added, smiling.
Adams was happy to be back in uniform.
"It feels amazing," Adams said. "I just came back and played the part, I guess. That's all I can say."
As for her defense on Krug, Adams noted: "She's so quick. [Coach Moschella] told me I did pretty well, so that was the test [for my knee] to see how well I could do because she's a very good ballplayer.
"Coach said he wanted better defense, and that's our competitive nature. We didn't want them to score at all."
Moschella also credited the defense of Kristen Miller, who helped limit 6-foot Megan Wheeler to only three points.
"I thought Kristen did a nice job against Wheeler in the post," Moschella said. "[Wheeler] played a good game against us in the first game and is having a nice season. Kristen just did a good job on her tonight."
Penn Cambria coach Rodger Fair also credited BG's defense with the second-half difference.
"The third quarter, we turned it over four or five times," Fair said, "and then [Kayla] Bates and [Devin] Stessney, on that dribble-drive, put those little floaters up.
"They have five guards out there and our two guards don't match up with their size," he said, "and sooner or later, it shows."
Fair said his team had more offensive production in the first meeting between the two.
"We did, and it took them out of man defense," he said. "They had to go zone the second half the first time we played. Tonight, we didn't get those shots to fall and when you get down big against them, they're awfully good when they get double-digit leads."
Bates led BG with 16 points. Adams notched 14, Stessney 13 and Brittany Boslet eight.
"We had great balanced scoring," Moschella said. "We had good inside and good outside tonight, and that's what we need. Balanced scoring is important for us."
The Marauders host Bishop Carroll on Thursday while Penn Cambria plays Forest Hills on Thursday.
"Playing those two [BG and Forest Hills] just toughens you up for the playoffs in Double-A," Fair said.
PENN CAMBRIA (40): Mulhern 3 0-0 7, Roberts 2 0-0 5, Krug 6 2-2 17, Shingler 3 2-2 8, Wheeler 1 1-2 3, Vincent 0 0-0 0, Strittmatter 0 0-0 0, Little 0 0-0 0. Totals - 15 5-6 40.
BISHOP GUILFOYLE (60): Ehredt 1 0-0 2, Bates 6 2-2 16, Boslet 2 2-2 8, Stessney 5 2-2 13, Miller 2 0-0 4, H. Adams 6 2-2 14, Craig 1 1-3 3, McGhee 0 0-0 0, Luciano 0 0-0 0, E. Adams 0 0-0 0. Totals - 23 9-11 60.
Penn Cambria12 12 7 9 - 40
Bishop Guilfoyle18 14 15 13 - 60
3-point goals: Penn Cambria 5 (Krug 3, Mulhern, Roberts); Bishop Guilfoyle 5 (Bates 2, Boslet 2, Stessney).
Officials: Larry Stitt,Tim Hite, Doug Moore.
Records: Penn Cambria (10-7 overall, 3-3 LHAC Sec. 1); Bishop Guilfoyle (16-1 overall, 6-0 LHAC Sec. 1).
JV: Bishop Guilfoyle, 35-15. High scorer-Marina Scipioni, BG, 9.


text:
Whimsical Flower Thermometer
This item is currently not available.
Additional Information
Whimsical Flower Thermometer
- Whimsical flower adds personality to your garden or container
- Large thermometer face makes it easy to view the temperature
- Includes a mounting stake; may also be wall-mounted
This decorative flower thermometer adds personality and functionality to your garden or container planting. It's crafted from metal with a rustic finish and accented with polished stones. The thermometer measures temperatures from -10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit; also includes Celsius. May be wall-mounted or placed on mounting stake, included.
Product Details
- Metal, polished stone
- Flower is 12-1/2" W x 12-1/2" H
- 34" H overall
- Thermometer face is 6" in diameter
- Measures temperatures from -10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit; also includes Celsius
- May be wall mounted or used with mounting stake
There are no special shipping restrictions or charges associated with this item. For detailed information about our delivery methods and charges, click here.
We're proud of the fact that this item is shipped to you directly from our warehouse in Vermont, by one of our 250 employee-owners. In-stock items are packed with care and shipped within the next business day to ensure prompt delivery to your home and garden!


text:
Top Definition
The coolest way to ascend, or indeed descend the stairs at your home... Avaliable to all elderly people or if you have £2000 spare and are too lazy to walk up the stairs.
Person 1: I'm tired of using the stairs... Can you help me?
Person 2: You should get a stairlift!
Person 2: You should get a stairlift!
додав AllMrRhysie 08 Вересня 2011
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
Top Definition
21st century term used to describe California because of the mass invasion by Mexican illegals.
California was the place to be back in the day, now its full of trash, stolen shopping carts, strollers, and taquerias. It's time to get out of Calibarrio and move to Airzona.
додав redwhiteandblue22 06 Травня 2010
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
Study Abroad: A Student's Perspective
By Alikay Wood ('15)
English major from Sacramento, Calif.
Study Abroad is one of the most emphasized aspects of modern college education, so it was no surprise that within a month of arriving at ACU I had already filled out my application to spend the spring semester of my sophomore year in Oxford.
ACU's Study Abroad program is the very definition of adventure. ... It has been the most difficult, most fun and most exciting four months of my life.
I spent over a year planning my entire life around those four months. A year turning down other opportunities and saving every penny I could to put toward this one elusive dream: a semester in Europe.
Beyond the travel
If we're being honest, the abroad part of Study Abroad is emphasized far more than the studying aspect. I forgot classes were even involved until the day I arrived and then I expected them to merely be a way to fill our time between travels.
But the classes and the people, not the places, ended up being the most influential part of my experience. I have grown more intellectually in four months than any other time period of my life.
Living in a center for academic activity and being challenged by professors who have explored the world over has expanded my mind beyond what I thought was possible. We have spent four months building a community that is strong enough to handle discussing every issue imaginable and willing to test ideas and theories on each other without fear of rejection.
Our studies only served to enhance our travel experiences. Traveling is so much more than just seeing beautiful cities. It is experiencing pieces of an incredibly complicated world and gaining an understanding and appreciation for the broken beauty of the world.
Traveling is so much more than just seeing beautiful cities. It is experiencing pieces of an incredibly complicated world and gaining an understanding and appreciation for the broken beauty of the world.
At the end of my four months abroad I will have visited seven countries. I have seen the Rosetta Stone and the Mona Lisa, I have visited the largest mosque in central Europe and eaten meals with Muslims and Christians alike.
A few surprises
I signed up for Study Abroad in that first month at ACU because I wanted to visit Europe. I didn't realize I signed up to grow in a community of students eager to seek truth and open to new experiences. I didn't realize I signed up to live with professors who would challenge and inspire me to create a life worthy of the calling of Christ. I didn't realize I was signing up to become a better version of myself.
ACU's Study Abroad program is the very definition of adventure. It is more than an opportunity to travel or experience the world; it is a chance to discover yourself and find God across cultures and geographical barriers. It has been the most difficult, most fun and most exciting four months of my life.
So why study abroad? Because Study Abroad doesn't just offer you the opportunity to experience another culture, it offers you the opportunity to become a better person.
Learn more about ACU's Study Abroad program
Explore Majors
ACU's mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
Visit Campus
Satisfy your curiosity about what it means to live and learn at ACU!
Apply to ACU
Learn more about our application and admissions process.
Helpful Links
Connect Online
- ACU grads fight human trafficking abroad
- Christina Johnson ('11) English
- Joel Overall ('06) M.A. in English
- Katie Gibson ('06) English
- Valerie Kellum ('09) Technical Writer
- Dr. Mikee Delony English
- Study Abroad: The World is Your Classroom
- University news, events and fun!
- Follow between issues on the magazine blog


text:
The village square and neighboring alleyways, where sunny restaurant terraces invite you to stay a while, form the heart and soul of Stans. On discovery tours around Stans, the curious soon pinpoint culturally historic buildings, the community parish, patrician houses and memorials dedicated to Arnold von Winkelried and Heinrich Pestalozzi as well as plenty more to catch the eye. It's not surprising that guided tours through the town prove most popular, and during the summer months these are offered free of charge.
Stans is the perfect departure point for all kinds of excursions around Lake Lucerne. And whether by bike or on foot there's plenty to see and do. Nidwalden is known for its umpteen mountain cable railways that head for some of the surrounding summits. These range from time-honored to top-modern cable cars, with airy Cabriolet-feeling guaranteed in the world's first topless double-decker cable car that takes you up to the region's hometown Stanserhorn mountain.
Eight winter sports and a cross-country skiing area pledge sportive diversity in the region - all of which are reached in between 20 and maximum 50 minutes.
- Stanserhorn – already the trip there with the airy, topless Cabrio-rail is a highlight of its own. 22,000 Bovis units measure power levels here.
- Stanser Fladä – a soft cheese speciality packed in a wooden box and served with a spoon.
- Museum FreyNäpflin – famous works of art from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
- Nidwaldner Museum – with the Fürigen fortress that stems back to the 2nd World War.
Top Events
- Stanser Fasnacht carnival – the "fifth season" in Stans includes an attractive entertainment programme for young and old (February).
- Stanser Music Days Music – festival with up to 30,000 visitors (after Easter).
- Stanser Alps Cheese Market on the village square – real Nidwaldner culinary culture and of course finest Alpine cheeses (May).
- Stanser Summer – colourful cultural programme on the village square (July).
- Stans laughs – humour Festival (September).
- Älpler Chilbi – colour-packed festive Alpine gathering with procession and good old Älpler sayings (October).
- St. Nicholas procession – every year on December 5, Santa Claus is paraded through the village and accompanied by his helpers, servants, swede and torch bearers and hordes of bell ringers known as Trychlers (December).
- Wiänachts Märcht – atmospheric Christmas market with over 100 stalls (December).


text:
Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Coming into tonight's action Anthony Rizzo trailed Omaha's Will Myers (Double A and Triple A combined) by eight for the top spot in all of minor league baseball in total bases. So he homered twice and doubled to briefly wrest the lead away before Myers homered off of Jeff Beliveau to break a 7-7 tie in the top of the 9th and give the Storm Chasers a hard fought win in a series opener at Principal Park.
The I-Cubs climbed out of two four-run holes dug for them by punching bag Jay Jackson who faced 24 batters and threw 88 pitches in his three+ innings of hard labor.
By the way, all of Rizzo's demolition was inflicted upon left-handed pitching. The discrepancy that marked his splits early in the year has narrowed considerably. He's now hitting well above .300 against southpaws too.
Geo Soto caught half of the game to ease into his rehab stint. He went hitless but was nicked by a pitch in one at-bat and also reached on an error ahead of Rizzo's 22nd homer in the 5th. Rizzo has homered four times in two days. His double came on a 3-0 pitch. In between roundtrippers he struck out swinging on an off-speed pitch in the 3rd. His second homer came on that same pitch after he took a fastball inside.
Ty'Relle Harris tossed three+ frames of hitless relief while Iowa fought back to tie the score.
Josh Vitters had two hits and started an inning-ending 5-4-3 with a diving stop that was the most sparkling defensive play I've seen him make. Having said that, I'll eat my notepad if he ever amounts to anything at the big league level. He just ain't got the look.
Brett Jackson played left to Dave Sappelt's center tonight and was allowed to stay in the two hole despite the lefty starter. He managed a bunt single in five trips and fanned twice more.
Poor (Jay) Jackson. Inasmuch as the game was versus an AL affiliate he didn't even get to bat, something he probably enjoys more than pitching these days and is probably better at.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Ether gets 5/85 with an easily attainable 6th year vesting option that would take it over 100m.
Let Joe Sheehan take this one...
@joe_sheehan: Locking $85MM into a non-star corner outfielder from 31-35? That usually ends well.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Interesting tweet from everybody's favorite, Peter Gammons in the tweet box:
In their 8 months Jed Hoyer and Theo Epstein have brought 3 young potential mid-order bats to organization:Rizzo, Almora, Soler.
I forgot about Almora when I posted my posted my potential 2016 lineup of Castro, Rizzo, Soler, and Candelerio. So now we have -
3- Starlin Castro SS
4- Anthony Rizzo 1B
5 - Albert Almora
6- Javier Baez 2B
7 - Jorge Soler RF
8- Jeimer Candelerio 3B
I'm with Mike. I saw Vitters a couple times and I'm not sold, either. If the above lineup lives up to the hype these prospects have generated, it will be a hell of a lineup. But the percentages are never good even with good prospects. Some of them will go bust. Hell, Almora might even go to college.
Still, it's good to see Theocorp thinking like a good small market team. Hopefully they can get something for the few tradable veterans they have. It'll be interesting to see if Ricketts will start thinking like a big market team and get some good MLB-ready players, or continue to watch the fans disappear from Wrigley.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I have only seen Vitters in a few games watching online, so I am interested in hearing your thoughts on him.
I think Vitters will actually produce in the majors about what he produces now....280 15-20 HR few walks or strike outs. But that again is based on just a few games and projection based on his age and his level (if he were just drafted and was his current age and hitting like this at AAA, we'd likely have higher projections). So I am interested in hearing your thoughts.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
**I think Vitters will actually produce in the majors about what he produces now....280 15-20 HR few walks or strike outs. **
That may be true, but that really isn't that good, especially for a (hopefully) competitive team at a premium offensive position. And it especially isn't good enough if he can't play 3b at the MLB level, and has to move to 1b (or the OF).
If he produces what he does now - 760 OPS, mediocre (at best) defense - that simply isn't major league caliber for a 3b. And there is little reason to believe that he could produce what he is producing now against major league pitching.
Don't get me wrong - I haven't given up on Vitters, but we need to see something better than a 760 OPS from him for him to start playing in the big leagues.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
"we need to see something better than a 760 OPS from him for him to start playing in the big leagues."
It's circular to say that Vitters won't be good because he hasn't been good. You draft and sign elite talents and then you look for them to hold their own and then eventually break out. A comparison might be another 3B about the same age as Vitters, Will Middlebrooks, who showed signs of breaking out in Pawtucket in April and was promoted to the Red Sox where so far he is hitting much better than his .787 OPS in four years in the minors.
It's hard to find minor-league splits these days but I would guess that Vitters' numbers are impressive over the last four or five weeks. Anyway, he's back on my watch list.
To a veteran Cub fan, it's kind of a fairy tale that young players get better. Sometimes they get a lot better, fast. Cub fans haven't seen that over the last few decades. Yet it happens, and often it's inevitable. I guarantee you that Castro's OPS will rise by 150 points in the next couple of seasons.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
It's circular to say that Vitters won't be good because he hasn't been good.
Where did I say that? I simply said that he had to be better than he has been. I also said that I still have hope for Vitters. And it sure as hell isn't based on his 760 OPS.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Where did I say that ["Vitters won't be good because he hasn't been good"]?
"[T]here is little reason to believe that he could produce what he is producing now against major league pitching."
To me that says there is little reason to believe that he can do better. I pointed out that (a) he already is doing better and (b) young guys get better.
You don't have to believe it. I don't necessarily believe in Vitters myself, but you have to trust your scouting director and wait until a first-rounder is out of minor-league options like they did with Colvin.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
To me that says there is little reason to believe that he can do better.
Correct. So far there has been little reason to believe that he will do better in the big leagues than he has been in minors. I stand by that. But I did NOT say that won't be good because he hasn't been good.
I know that you hate to admit this...but minor leagues performance IS a good predictor of major league performance.
You don't have to believe it.
You seem to continue to miss that I said that I still have hope in the guy. It doesn't matter what I believe - what matters is what Vitters does on the field. I want him to get better. I still think that he can get better. But so far he hasn't really done it.
Look - I have never said Vitters won't be better. And yes, he has been better over the last two months. But I would like to see a lot more than 150 at-bats (or so) of success before I say that Vitters WILL be a successful MLB player. So far he simply hasn't been good enough.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
But producing the same amount while jumping up a level is improvement. And he's typically been young-ish for the level he's been at too. As Rob indicated, I think whomever put Hillenbrand as his comp hit the nail on the head.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I don't disagree. And that is largely why I am still hopeful.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I just brushed up a little on Shea Hillenbrand.
Looks like Theo Epstein made it a priority to replace Hillenbrand with someone (Bill Mueller) who could actually play third. I think we can assume that whoever mans third next year and beyond will be a glove-first guy with a little pop like Stewart (but not Stewart).
This reminds me that Vitters has no future at third with the Cubs and will have to hit like a left fielder--which means he'll have to hit better than Hillenbrand.
If Vitters is Shea Hillenbrand, he's a bust.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I doubt if Vitters makes 2 All-star games, he'll be considered a bust, that's a decent career for most players. Maybe not as good as we all hoped at the beginning, but decent enough.
Mueller was a cheap pick-up by Red Sox as defensive insurance and a guy that took pitches, take a spot start here and there. He wasn't a replacement by any meant, he just made Hillenbrand expendable with his amazing play that season. There's no way they could have counted on Mueller to do what he did in 2003. And they got a decent haul at the time in Byung-Hung Kim for Hillenbrand for something they needed help.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
.611 OPS in April
.884 OPS in May
.815 OPS so far in June
9/37 over his last 10 games (243/300/324)
9/24 over his last 7 (brutal 0/13 against Oklahoma City near the beginning of the month).
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Not all of those guys will work out or stay at those positions. You may end up with Candelario, Vogelbach, Shoulders, Vitters all at 1B, and maybe none of them or two or three of them will end up good enough to make the majors. You've got Brett Jackson, Szczur, Ha, possibly Lake, and Reggie Golden who might turn into something in the outfield. Or none of those guys could be any good. Etc. Maybe Marco Hernandez or Arismendy Alcantara turn into decent players. Maybe Watkins is actually the 2nd baseman of the future, producing about the same value as Barney does now around the time that Barney starts earning more money. Maybe Torreyes starts hitting again and pushes his way up the prospect list.
What I see in the Cubs system now is that they have a lot of prospects for
1B (Rizzo, Vogelbach, Shoulders, Candelario, Vitters),
3B (Vitters, Candelario, Baez, Lake),
and OF (Jackson, Soler, Szczur, Ha, Lake, Dunston Jr., Trey Martin, etc.).
They have a few interesting prospects at SS and 2B (Baez, Hernandez, Torreyes, Alcantara).
And they have almost nothing at
catcher (Castillo, Micah Gibbs?),
Starting Pitcher (McNutt, Whitenack, Burke)
or Relief Pitcher (not that minor league relievers are significant prospects anyway).
But who is close to the majors on that list? Rizzo, Jackson, Castillo, and maybe Vitters. Everybody else is several years away. So it's nice to see that there are a significant number of names that could be interesting, but any of those guys could stagnate (or regress) and never be productive above A-ball. Most Cubs prospects are so far away that we have 0 idea what they will turn out to be. We won't have a sense of these guys value until sometime in 2014, for most of them, and by then many of them could be playing different positions, have developed or failed to develop power or strikezone judgment, etc.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Some of them will be converted into pitchers.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
"Starting Pitcher (McNutt, Whitenack, Burke)"
Burke has been surprisingly good as a starter but not better than Francescon, Loosen, Jensen, Kirk, Jokisch or Del Valle, most of whom have comparable numbers at a higher level.
Here are their levels, innings, hits, walks, Ks, WHIPs:
Burke (Peoria) 67.2 inn, 51 h, 20 bb, 48 so, 1.05 whip
Francescon (Peoria-Daytona) 75.1 inn, 47 h, 22 bb, 60 so, 0.92 whip
Loosen (Daytona) 42 inn, 28 h, 16 bb, 40 so, 1.05 whip
Jensen (Peoria) 66 inn, 47 h, 23 bb, 53 so, 1.06 whip
Kirk (Daytona) 78.2 inn, 71 h 18 bb, 46 so, 1.13 whip
Jokisch (Daytona-Tenn) 80 inn, 65 h, 25 bb, 62 so, 1.13 whip
Del Valle (Daytona) 48.1 inn, 44 h, 12 bb, 35 so, 1.16 whip
As for McNutt, I think Cub fans should forget about him and Jay Jackson and learn some new names.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
he's not showing much yet (well, he is if you look deeper in the numbers), but ben wells could be a nice "system sleeper" middle/end-rotation guy.
control over a fastball + nice sinker...still very young (20 in Sept).
also, tony zych...though he's pretty much a relief candidate.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Think I read that Wells just suffered an elbow injury?
Have to think the bullpen is in McNutt's future.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
he left his june 2nd game with an arm injury...havent heard anything, but yeah, he's injured and it's noted that it's his elbow.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
your reasonable take on the situation is not appreciated. Needs more sensationalism and an aura of absolutism that your opinion is the only valid one presented on this topic.
/sarcasm font
/that was a reply to Charlie's comment
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Gammons is a total suck ass, mouthpiece. Jim Hendry brought in Baez, Vogelbach and Rock Shoulders last June alone. Does he get credit for bringing in 3 middle of the order bats in one month?
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
personally, I'm not sure I'd call Baez or Almora middle of the order bats myself.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I'd say none of the 6 are anything close to a sure thing. I just find it annoying that Peter Gammons always goes out of his way to either a) Make everything about Boston or b) Find some way to heap praise on someone who came from Boston.
He's basically Hawk Harrelson with a different medium.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Again, outside of guys like Harper, Trout, Strasburg....who are sure things? How many systems have multitudes of sure things?
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I'm not down on any of those prospects. I'm more making fun of the fact that Gammons is a complete and total jock sniffing shill.
Next week he's got a 1000 word column about Theo having genius foresight because he clipped a coupon to get his oil changed.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I knew I'd have to duck for cover quoting Gammons, but it was worth it to read everyone's posts. Overall, it looks like the team has some interesting prospects down the line, but it's way down the line, and that isn't going to help Ricketts sell tickets.
Theocorp needs to do a lot more than stock up on potential guys for 2016. And Ricketts, at some point, is going to have to break open the wallet.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I'm not sure you'll find anyone past his immediate family that thinks he'll be anything special in the majors. If he can ever get his defense to a passable level at some position, his bat should play in the majors. Young, contact, some power...it's a good combo. I don't see an All-Star or anything, but a good guy to have until he's 30.
Someone put Shea Hillebrand out there as a comp once, I can sort of see that.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Dempster named co-player of the week with Jason Kubel.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Looks like Vlad is going to officially call it quits .
I certainly think he deserves it, better than Dawson for sure. Probably gonna take him awhile though.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
premature report...asked for his release, still hoping for major league job.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Reports are saying he asked for his release but is not retiring.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
it's gotta be fun to go from the hell of FL in summer getting into playing shape only to be sent to NV in summer to continue your way through the system.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
FL is hell year round.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
agreed...so much agreed.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Having lived on the panhandle for several years, I can tell you that it's can be pretty great from late October through early March. Outside of those times its all heat, humidity, and giant bugs, though.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I wasn't really referring to the weather.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Rosenthal says Cubs are reluctant to take on a long term rebuild process, but Dempster should be available.
Says Indians may be one of the few good fits for Soriano.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
AZ PHIL: on many occasions you have touted Jay Jackson's hitting. Has any of the Cubs' staff indicated to you any time limit on trying him as a position player?
The Cubs have a lot invested in this guy, and I am sorry to say but I believe he just hasn't figured it out. Seems like its kickin' a dead mule.
They have had some success moving position players to pitchers. why not the other way in this case?
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Hawks to add a pitcher to roster today. Big name draft pick. Announcement this afternoon
sure to be Pierce Johnson
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
nevermind, Hayden Simpson demoted.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Iowa vs. Odorizzi and the Royals AAA team
Volstad gives up 5 ER in first on 4 hits
Bottom of 3rd, 5-0 Omaha
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Ty Wright doubled off Odorizzi and scored on an Amezaga single.
B Jackson 0/2 with 2 K's ~sigh~
5-1 through 3.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Volstad goes 5 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 4 K
95 pitches/51 strikes
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Rizzo taken out of game after sliding into dugout trying to make a catch, came up limping.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
allegedly just a bruise, seems fine.
Sacrificial Lamb
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Rowson was the minor league hitting coordinator for Yanks last 4 years (6 overall with Yanks) before joining Cubs in that capacity.
Tom Beyers takes over his role.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Bring back Gerald Perry!
Or something.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I thought the offense looked better under Gerald Perry than under anyone else I can remember.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
In 2008, definitely. And he supposedly emphasized patience and OBP, which would fit with the TheoCorp stuff. Not sure I've seen any real evidence of a hitting coach making a difference on an MLB team, though.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I don't know if it's a hitting coach thing, but I definitely see teams that seem to work the count as a team. I remember the blue jays years ago using that approach against K Wood and Prior. It's a good approach to certain kinds of pitching, and I think a well coached team can have better at bats than others.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Another Hendry big name (big $$) signing that didn't work out so well.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Thing is, many people saw it when the signing took place.
He was the hitting coach in AL Coors field. Yet those Rangers teams routinely had one of the lowest OBP's in the AL.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Agreed. Unlike a few of Hendry's other signing, this was dumb when he did it, and it was not hard to foresee that we would not get good value in return.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
hell, most of this place was going nuts with joy over the signing.
i'd rather be excited about someone that actually plays the game on the field.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I don't remember it that way, but maybe I am projecting my own feelings on the rest of the board.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
going nuts with joy is an overstatement, but i saw it as a generally welcome thing that would help the club do something or other awesome...some people did note how "meh" he did outside of TEX.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I guess I was less concerned with what he did at Texas or before, I just never want that Cubs to have the highest paid (pick your non-player and insert name here) in baseball ever again.
(With the possible exceptions for President or General Manager or whoever is picking the players)
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
same...i'm sick of marquee managers/coaches/etc...
we had 2 teams this offseason "pick a guy off the street" to manage teams...ventura/matheny...it's not like CWS/STL are cellar dwelling $30-40m payroll teams or something.
staying away from having $6-$8m tied up in coaches/managers is a great start to putting a little more on the field, imo.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
James Rowson, the minor-league hitting coordinator who is replacing Rudy Jaramillo as the Cubs' hitting coach, had impressed Theo Epstein & Co. with his work on prospects like Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo. He's considered excellent in helping hitters improve their plate discipline and learn to "grind out'' at-bats, and benefited from working under Kevin Long with the Yankees. Jaramillo, who was working for his third manager in three years, worked his rear end off to help Alfonso Soriano and other Cub veterans but Epstein decided he wasn't what he wanted long term.
Video of Rizzo's 2nd blast last night
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
@DKnobler Some rival execs speculating Dempster could be traded early. Some saying right after All-Star break, others guessing pre-ASG.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
The earlier the better, for everyone.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I'd be happy to see him go to the Dodgers this week for one of their top 5 prospects and another guy from their top 20.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
never gonna happen.
spoke too soon, their system is kind of meh
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Eovaldi would be a great grab, but I doubt they'd give him up.
Otherwise a ton of B/C arms in there. Jerry Sands has always intrigued me or Scott Van Slyke. Tim Fedorowicz (good defense, poor bat) and Gorman Erickson (good bat, poor defense) are the 2 catching prospects.
Of course, Federowicz hitting decently in AAA this year (834 OPS), while Erickson is struggling in AA.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Two decent starting pitching prospects would probably be the best we could hope for, and it looks like most of what the Dodgers have is minor league arms.
For Garza I would hope they get at least one pitcher that is close to MLB ready, though (if they trade him, that is). Everybody knows who Dempster is--a good start to the season is only going to influence them so far, so I'm not expecting a bunch of blue-chippers or something.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I saw on MLB trade rumors, that the O's might be looking to flip Brian Matusz for an established starter. That seems to be about fair value IMHO.
Matusz would absolutely get a boost just from the move from the AL East to the NL Central. Plus you'd have 4 more years of club control.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
they're willing to trade a guy that's never even been average or really healthy in the majors. They're too kind.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
None of those sound like anything close to enough for Dempster. Especially if he is indeed the biggest name on the market.
Lonnie Chisenhall would be a reasonable haul. Brian Matusz sounds reasonable.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Lonnie Chisenhall would be a reasonable haul.
Delusions of grandeur.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
What do you think Dempster brings? Chisnehall last year would have probably been too much. However his stock is down right now.
Maybe Dempster and a prospect for Chisenhall and a prospect?
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
However his stock is down right now.
Dempster is owed a ton and teams can't recoup prospects by offering arbitration anymore. Good news is Cubs have ton of suitors and are one of the few sellers. They'll get a decent haul, but mid-rotation upside starters is probably the peak, maybe an average regular position player. There's no All-Stars or potential All-Stars coming unless the Cubs really nail it on the prospect evaluation.
Matusz is about right, same premise as trading for Volstad and Stewart. Once upon a time prospects with lots of service time left to figure it out, but still a lot of question marks.
2 3-Star prospects otherwise, maybe someone gets desperate and coughs up a 4-star. I'm certainly not expecting any top 100 prospects.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
The Cubs will most assuredly pick up the rest of his deal. And a 1 year 12 million dollar arbitration tender on Dempster is probably a worthwhile gamble for any team that deals for him.
Bottom line is that Dempster is the biggest chip on the market. So somebody will eventually overpay for him.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
there's no gamble, you can't get prospects by offering arbitration anymore unless the player is with the team the entire season.
We'll see how much the Cubs are willing to pay this time, it's one thing when it's a headache you want to get rid of, another when it's a valuable trade chip. I doubt they pick up more than half and I doubt teams will give up a ton for a 2 months of a 35 year old pitcher.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
there's no gamble, you can't get prospects by offering arbitration anymore unless the player is with the team the entire season.
Aw shit. I forgot about this. Should've started the sale in the offseason.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Just to clarify, free-agent compensation no longer involves arbitration.
In order to get a draft pick a club will have to offer the MLB Article XX-B FA a one-year guaranteed contract with a salary at least equal to the average salary of the 125 highest-paid MLB players from the previous season, and it must decide whether to make this offer by the 5th day following the conclusion of the World Series.
If offered such a contract, the player has a week to accept or decline, and if the player declines and signs with another club, the player's former team automatically gets a supplemental 1st round pick (between the 1st & 2nd round) in the next Rule 4 Draft (First-Year Player Draft), with the slot dependent on the standings from the previous season (worse record gets a higher slot).
So the Cubs could opt to keep Dempster, and then after the World Series offer him a guaranteed 2013 contract with a salary at least equal to the average salary of the 125 highest-paid MLB players in 2012 (probably about $13M), and if he accepts the Cubs get to keep him for another year, and if he declines and he subsequently signs with another club, the Cubs get a compensation draft pick between the 1st and 2nd rounds in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft (probably pick #31 or #32 overall).
The Cubs could opt to do the same thing with Matt Garza when he becomes an Article XX-B MLB FA post-2013.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
wow, rangers didn't even make the list.
he's got friends in TX...though most are in Austin-area. they might stay away because of fear of HR given up/cost...they can't sign all those guys long term when they're performing at that kind of level.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Slick-fielding shortstop Jose Iglesias would allow the Cubs to move Castro to third base,
someone else daring to suggest Castro is moved to 3B?
that being said, not a trade I'd want the Cubs to make.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
jose iglasias is a mistake theo should never associate himself with again...especially after the g.concepcion thing.
plus, he's probably owed at least $4-5m on his 4yr/$8.2m deal
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Are we really that excited over the prospect of a .760 OPS Third Basemen with a shaky glove?
At least at 2nd base he will be a plus offensive player.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
regardless of what you feel I should be excited about or the fact that you believe Castro has reached his offensive peak at age 22, most players with strong arms get moved to 3b from SS, and almost never to 2b.
That all being said, my money is on Castro staying at SS through age 30.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
He might very well take another step forward at some point. However he is almost at 1500 MLB at bats thus far and he's been virtually the same from day 1.
At what point does he take that next step? At what point do you just accept that he is what he is?
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
At what point does he take that next step?
May 22, 2015 - mark your calendar
At what point do you just accept that he is what he is?
not at age 22
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
that was kinda my issue with him being rushed to the bigs.
he was ready, true...but the cubs are in a position where they might have to pay him a lot of money based on a slugger potential that could easily show up as not show up.
you could make a solid argument for him being a 20-30 HR guy as easily as him being a 10-15 HR guy at this point.
i just wish they would have waited til 2011 to work him into the bigs. it's not like the 1 extra year would be a slam-dunk for evaluation, but he's just sooooo young, still. both his D and bat/power could get better as easily as they could stay where they're at.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I'm with you. Especially when you consider that bringing him up was more or less a publicity stunt by a desperate GM trying to save his job.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
It makes no sense to move Castro to 3B unless he puts on weight and loses range.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
given the amount of SS's in the system ready to take over in 2013...aka, none...i doubt the cubs will have to deal with it for a while...maybe not even 2014.
The Joy of Jamarillo
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
always spot on
~pats self on back~
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Sorry crunch, I don't see anyone in that thread licking his balls.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
there's a number of hope+woo posts for rudy outside of the scattering in that thread.
"going nuts with joy is an overstatement, but i saw it as a generally welcome thing that would help the club do something or other awesome...some people did note how "meh" he did outside of TEX."
i didn't see as much "most people saw it was a bad signing" thing as much as the "woos" and hope stuff.
either way, it's better than doing this kind of stuff on manager money.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
To me it seems like almost everybody expressed indifference. After all, we'd all gone through the Gerald Perry thing recently.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
like everything around here, the reactions were varied, there's almost never a consensus on anything.
Then 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years later the reaction is grossly exaggerated by people with a need to prove they think they were right about something, even though no one is keeping score except them.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
you're on a roll today.
care to hear my opinon of ian stewart or ryan theriot?
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
never forget this...
you're as full of shit as me, Real Neal, Mike C., Chad, MannyTrillo and just about everyone else that is on this board or ever was.
don't for one second let yourself believe you're more important or more right than anyone else on here.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I keep score everyday! Crunch has been correct 1,485 times, Rob G. 836 times, and Manny -622 times.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Small sample size?
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
this is all very important business we do here.
*shuffles some very important papers in a hurried manner*
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
I think the official scorer has been a bit generous to me.
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
Re: Round and Round Goes Rizzo
volstad (AAA)
5ip 6h 6er 4bb 4k
Recent comments
Meh, I messed that up. Mets are in.
Cards and Giants can still tie though.
Kershaw gets hurt by his defense and gave up 2 more runs. Blach has 8 shutout innings.
Mets already won as did Cards.
tomorrow is gonna be helluva fun if Giants hold on. We're all rooting for a 3-way tie I presume.
good news is now 5 K's for Lester through 4 (in a quest for 200 for season). Bad news is he's already at 86 pitches.
be curious how long Maddon sticks with Lester to try and let offense get back into it and get him the win (4-2 as I type, was 4-0)
Fwiw, he needed 2.1 IP to cross 200 for season so he got that at least. He also needs 9 K's for 200K's on season and he has 4 through 3.
cubs score 2 runs thanks to predictable reds pitching and horrible CIN defense...cubs only down by 1 now. heyward even got a gift 2rbi double out of an easy popout. neat.
something named Ty Blach has outpitched Clayton Kershaw through 6 innings (1-0 Giants).
not that finishing 2nd place will matter much nor did this game, but have to think if Hendricks pitches well tomorrow, he could leapfrog Lester in Cy Young voting. Don't see anyway Scherzer doesn't win it regardless and it doesnt' look like Lester has any incentive clauses that matter. Also might give Cueto some votes.
Rather remarkable how many teams have really good 1-2 options this year.
Nats: Scherzer and Roark (and Strasburg was great before injuries)
Cubs: Lester and Hendricks (and Arrietta is still damn good just not as consistently lately)
pretty much what I'm gathering from this thread is that it doesn't matter who you play in 5-game series, but no one wants to have to deal with Cardinal fans if we end up losing.
I can respect that.
first game for lester giving up more than 2 runs since july 24th. hell of a run.
doh, yes...dunno what happened there. jake arrieta is all "bro wut?"
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a LH (thanks jpep for the correction) 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
fwiw, all the games are free on mlb.tv
Short rest for MadBum would be 2 days. WC game is Wed., Games 1 & 2 are Friday/Saturday.
A left-handed one...
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...
Giants scare me. I think you're wrong about Bumgarner, he would pitch on short rest for Game 2 and then full rest for Game 5. Cueto would go Game 1, then short rest in game 4. Add in some really tough outs in that lineup and I want nothing to do with them. With that rotation they can easily steal a series.
Cards are a tough matchup. The rivalry evens out their comparable lack of talent. And like someone said, they love HRs, which is how to beat the Cubs. The upside is that I would feel really good about Lester twice against STL.


text:
Plant Thorn Synovitis Center - Huntsville, AL
- WebMD Physician Directory of Huntsville Doctors
- Related Plant Thorn Synovitis Articles
- Huntsville Emergency Contacts
- Nearby Huntsville Hospitals
- Find a Local Pharmacy on RxList - Huntsville
Huntsville Doctors and Specialists for Plant Thorn Synovitis
Plant Thorn Synovitis
Plant thorn arthritis facts
- Plant thorn arthritis is a noninfectious inflammation of a joint as a result of a thorn puncturing the joint and leaving residual plant matter lodged within the joint.
- Plant thorn arthritis typica...
Other Related Plant Thorn Synovitis Articles
Emergency Contact for Huntsville
- In case of Emergency, call 911
Nearby Huntsville Hospitals results
- 1Surgery Center Of Huntsville
721 Madison St SE
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
(256) 533-488
- 2Huntsville Hospital
101 Sivley Rd SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
(256) 265-100
- 3Healthsouth Rehab Hosp
107 Governors Dr SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
(256) 535-230
- 4Huntsville Hospital For Women
245 Governors Dr SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
(256) 265-706
- 5Crestwood Medical Center
1 Hospital Dr SW Ofc
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
(256) 429-400
- 6Bradford Health Services
1600 Browns Ferry Rd
Huntsville, Alabama 35758
(256) 461-727
- 7Athens Limestone Hospital
700 W Market St
Huntsville, Alabama 35611
(256) 233-929
- 8Decatur General Hospital
1201 7th St SE
Huntsville, Alabama 35601
(256) 341-200
- 9North Alabama Regional Hospital
4218 US Highway 31 S
Huntsville, Alabama 35603
(256) 560-220
- 10Parkway Medical Center
1874 Beltline Rd SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35601
(256) 350-221
- 11Decatur Morgan Hospital West
2205 Beltline Rd SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35601
(256) 341-200
- 12Marshall Medical Center North
8000 Al Highway 69
Huntsville, Alabama 35976
(256) 571-800
- 13Highlands Medical Center
380 Woods Cove Rd
Huntsville, Alabama 35768
(256) 259-444
- 14Lincoln Medical Center
106 Medical Center Blvd
Huntsville, Alabama 37334
(931) 438-110
* Provider Directory Terms of Use:
The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval.
You are prohibited from using, downloading, republishing, selling, duplicating, or "scraping" for commercial or any other purpose whatsoever, the Provider Directory or any of the data listings or other information contained therein, in whole or in part, in any medium whatsoever.
The Provider Directory is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. WebMD disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose. Without limiting the foregoing, WebMD does not warrant or represent that the Provider Directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. You assume full responsibility for the communications with any Provider you contact through the Provider Directory. WebMD shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in the Provider Directory.
The use of WebMD Provider Directory by any entity or individual to verify the credentials of Providers is prohibited. The database of Provider information which drives WebMD Provider Directory does not contain sufficient information with which to verify Provider credentials under the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) of the Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC).
By using the WebMD Provider Directory, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.


text:
on February 8, 2013 - 1:00 AM
, updated February 8, 2013 at 8:53 AM
The Irish Classical Theatre Company, which has increasingly taken inspired holidays from the Irish classics it was founded to produce, will get back to basics next Thursday with a production of Brian Friel's "Dancing at Lughnasa."
The 1990 play, last seen locally in a Studio Arena Theatre production featuring Vincent O'Neill, Chris O'Neill and Josephine Hogan in 1994, won a slew of awards, including the 1991 Olivier Award for best play and the 1992 Tony Award for best play. Constructed as a memory play, it tells the story of the five Mundy sisters and the return of a long-absent brother from a missionary trip, all ensconced in the family home in the fictional Northern Irish town of Ballybeg in the late 1930s. It's titled for a pagan harvest celebration known as Lughnasa (pronounced LOON-ah-sah), a nod to the conflicts it explores between pagan rituals and Christianity.
"We have done more plays by Brian Friel at Irish Classical than any other playwright, for a very good reason: because his writing is so fine, so beautiful and there's always a poetic undertow, it's very lyrical," said Irish Classical director and co-founder Vincent O'Neill. "And sitting in the audience is always an incredibly moving experience."
This production is directed by Derek Campbell and features Chris Kelly, Wendy Hall, Beth Donohue, Katie White, Elizabeth Oddy, Tom LaChiusa, Andrea Gollhardt and Gerry Maher. Tickets are $34 to $42, with more information at 853-4282 or at www.irishclassical.com.
– Colin Dabkowski


text:
In the news
A new clue emerged in the case of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, The Associated Press reported. A failed satellite call to the airliner "suggests to us that the aircraft might have turned south a little earlier than we had previously expected," Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said. That would change the search area, though officials haven't pinpointed an area in the vast ocean in which the flight is believed to have crashed.
Opening bell
The Dow Jones opened at 17,122.01 after finishing up 15.31 points Wednesday.
Quote of the day
"A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1, which was the first published appearance of Superman, just sold on eBay for $3.2 million. That's a lot of disposable income. To buy a comic about Superman, you have to be as rich as Batman. I think that means Superman wins, right?" - Jimmy Kimmel
Must-see video: Live panda birth broadcast cancelled because panda faked pregnancy
What was supposed to be the first ever live broadcast of a panda giving birth is no longer happening because researchers believe the panda was faking her pregnancy for attention.
More Content Now News
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Innovative Programs Targeting Youth and Young Adults Living with Mental Illness and their Families3/05/2013This catalog of programs and activities is designed to allow NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates to learn about programs in the field that focus on youth and young adults.
The programs listed include those developed by NAMI at all levels of the organization and other programs and activities developed outside of NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates.
This listing of programs will be updated periodically so please send programs that your organization has available, but that are not listed, to Jessica Hart at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Informational Sheet: Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Programs and Activities6/25/2012NAMI is developing a catalog of programs and activities that NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates have available for children, adolescents and young adults (18-25 years old). We would like to include your programs and activities in our catalog. Use this form to describe what you have for children, adolescents and young adults impacted by mental illness.
NAMI Beginnings - Spring 2012 - Issue #204/01/2012This issue of Beginnings focuses on young adults and mental health.
A Family Guide: Integrating Mental Health and Pediatric Primary Care12/01/2011This new guide provides families with a better understanding of what integrated care is and what it can mean for their child's improved health. It offers families help and hope in finding the best comprehensive care for their child.
Check out the Spring 2011 Issue of NAMI's Beginnings Magazine6/22/2011Issue #18 focuses on early identification and intervention.
CIT for Youth Full Manual6/15/2011
The Winter 2010 Issue of NAMI's Beginnings Magazine Is Now Available!2/15/2011Issue #17 of Beginnings focuses on the mental healh needs of military children and families.
Family Guide on Adolescent Depression1/05/2011NAMI's family guide on What Families Need to Know about Adolescent Depression.
NAMI Beginnings - Fall 2010 - Issue 1610/28/2010Issue #16 of Beginnings focuses on back to school issues, including accessing school-based services and supports and developing an effective Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Urban Institute: State Mental Health Systems for Children9/14/2010View the Urban Institute's report on State Mental Health Systems for Children.
NAMI Beginnings - Summer 2010 - Issue 156/25/2010Issue #15 of Beginnings focuses on young adults and ADHD.
A Focus Group Report: A Conversation with CIT Trained School Resource Officers6/11/2010A focus group report that outlines the valuable feedback, input and thoughts School Resource Officers provided during a focus group NAMI hosted in Lake Charles, La. The report includes recommendations on topics that NAMI believes should be covered in CIT for Youth training and changes that should be made in schools and other child-serving systems to improve the school environment for SROs, school staff and all students, especially those living with mental health needs.
Musician William Fitzsimmons is Special Guest at "Virtual Launch Party" for Social Networking Site for Young Adults and Mental Health; Free Autographed CD to 1,000th Member4/30/2010NAMI is hosting a virtual "launch party" for StrengthofUs.org, a free online community for young adults, with a special music preview.
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day4/12/2010May 6th, 2010 marks the 5th annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
NAMI Beginnings - Fall 2009 - Issue #1411/18/2009Issue #14 of NAMI's Beginnings magazine focuses on the integration of mental health and primary care.
Reinvesting in the Community: A Family Guide to Expanding Home and Community-Based Mental Health Services and Supports3/26/2009
Reinvertir en la Comunidad: Guía Familiar para Expandir Servicios y Apoyos de Salud Mental Basados en el Hogar y la Comunidad3/25/2009
Supporting Schools and Communities in Breaking the Prison Pipeline: A Guide to Emerging and Promising Crisis Intervention Programs for Youth3/05/2009
Parents and Teachers as Allies Monograph in Spanish1/21/2009
A Resource for Families Considering Residential Treatment Programs for Their Children9/08/2008


text:
Top Definition
As the 1980's approached, the name Jennifer was largely used in the U.S., Jenny, Jen, Jenni, etc were born. Because all these names were too boring, names like Nifer and Jenne were created to show appreciation to those Jennifer's that are like no other. Also means "sexy beast".
Wow! Look at that Jenne!
Por turbojenne 24 de abril de 2007
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
A cocktail made of 2 parts Shiraz wine and 1 part dry gin, shaken, and served in a water bottle.
If I drink another Jenne I'll end up walking through walls.
Por saria_dono 03 de abril de 2012
The art of making an engineer's napkin sketch look visually fascinating. The ability to articulate a story using images and sheer creativity. A feat only achievable by a graphic design guru.
I am gonna have JB jenne this idea to win that 2 million dollar contract.
Por VJn 06 de junio de 2007


text:
Smith's 'six Rs' shaped future for college
March 16, 2013
When G.T. "Buck" Smith became president of Davis & Elkins College on July 1, 2008, he announced a six-step philosophy he and the board of trustees have used as a guide during his tenure....
No comments posted for this article.
Post a Comment
You must first login before you can comment.


text:
Back in 2008, I changed your life by listing off 25 of the most disturbing sex toys I could find on the Internet. A year later, I gave you 18 more, because I'm a giver, and because I desperately hoped someone would just hold me and tell me I could stop. And now it's been three solid years with nary a single disturbing sex toy to be seen. But they were being made. In ramshackle garages and run-down sweatshops and Cracked columnist basements, they were being made. And here they are. If you like, we can go buy some and try them out together, but I'm not promising either of us will enjoy it.
#15. Nut Crusher
I'm no amateur at this, I know that some people are into having their goodies ground into paste, I'm hip. But this thing literally looks exactly like the nutcracker my parents had when I was a kid, except in surgical steel and with less heart.
If you're not sure how this thing works just by looking at it, you could go to the site and see a demonstration, but will that really make you feel better? How could it be used in any way that isn't awful?
Fun Website Quote: Unscrew the bottom ring on the flask using the included Allen wrenches, and insert testicles.
#14. Aroma Hot Pants
Last time I did one of these, I included a pair of pants meant to recycle your own urine into a fun party game for your butt. This may seem like it's a step down from that thanks to our little mosaic meant to preserve a portion of your sanity, but I would beg to differ. This here is a medical-style mask, a hose, and the fact that this exists solely for the purpose of someone taking a long pull off of your goodie zone gases like the dentist from Little Shop of Horrors, but in an erotic fashion ... it's almost too surreal.
Fun Website Quote: They can be fitted to our corrugated rubber tubes, masks and re-breather kits.
#13. Lady Parts Hood
I wanted you to look at this for as long as I have looked at it but I couldn't do that in good conscience (which is to say editorial determined I was awful for trying to show this to you). If you're not sure what's happening, and why should you because nothing intuitive is happening here, then I will confirm: That's a rubber forehead-based vagina and a rubber mouth-butt. There are also two nose holes above the mouth-butt. Like a taint breathing apparatus. So this is basically a latex undercarriage face mask that turns you into the rejected Hellraiser cenobite Guntface. I debated this device with Gladstone, and he feels that the vagina is more decorative than functional, but I refuse to speculate on the motives of the person who would wear and/or use this.
Fun Website Quote: EUR 268.24
#12. Holy Water Plug
Looking at this picture, it's not immediately evident what this is or why you should be shocked and appalled. And it's not even the religious imagery that makes this so off-putting (it doesn't help); it's that this is a 2-inch-long piece of metal designed to be inside your wiener. That hole is for peeing. But wait, it doesn't end there. This thing is for the same purpose:
Do you know what else sprinkles out of there besides pee? The last dregs of your shame.
Fun Website Quote: This is one slick piece of dick-metal.
#11. Orgasmatron
Created as part of a design challenge, the Orgasmatron 3000 combines housework with debauchery, because sometimes having your fluids running down the washing machine is acceptable. I'm not convinced that these were ever produced for consumers, but it's enough that one exists, potentially with seasoned leather all around it to appeal to a lonesome housewife somewhere who has a lot of Tide and whites that need whitening in the dirtiest way possible.
Fun Website Quote: This leather clad washing machine and saddle aims [to] bring the fun back to housework.
#10. Humiliator Gag System
Gags are pretty standard fare as far as sex toys go, but this one gets a nod for thorough insanity. The Humiliator gag system features a number of attachments, including a serving tray, a feather duster, an ash tray, a toilet paper dispenser, a coat hook and, of course, a toilet brush. All mounted on your mouth. Because you need to wash toilets with your mouth for someone else's pleasure. Fun!
Fun Website Quote: The entire "Humiliator" system began with a "Scott Paul" idea for a toilet brush gag.
#9. Sex Droid
The entire site this thing comes from is just a blue comedian's wet dream, it's ridiculous. Translated from the German, it's lost a touch of whatever dignity it may have once had, and it now features small print letting you know that large nipples will only cost you 5 Euros more and that their Andy doll is so realistic that she'll scream when you caress her. Pro tip: She's not supposed to scream when you caress her. Your sex doll has been made horribly wrong.
Elsewhere on the site, you can purchase an 8-inch-tall doll that has a human-sized vagina. Which is also precisely what happens at the beginning of so many unsolved murders.
Fun Website Quote: She will, by her bobbing bosom, tell you the exact state of the road.
#8. The Birdcage
If I'm reading this correctly, this is a human-sized cage that you lock someone in and then, once inside, you poke them with metal sticks like a weird version of Kerplunk. Also, this is sexy fun. I guess.
Even the weirdest of sex toys tends to lend itself in some way to sex, like even if you're horrified by it, you can see the thread of causality, how it came to be and how it lends itself to some kind of deviant sexuality. But this thing is seriously just a cage you poke people in. This is what they used to do with zoo monkeys. Were people getting boners back when stuff like that went on?
Fun Website Quote: PLEASE BE SAFE, SANE AND CONSENSUAL!


text:
Top Definition
Being chill, awesome, cool , wicked, amazingly great and supportive.
Going to the chive.com and looking at all the beautiful and amazing Chivettes. I was chiving some hot a smexy chivettes the other day before the dar was released.
додав Raboto290 24 Квітня 2011
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
to chill, to calm down, to stop wiggin'.
dude chive, I wasn't really going to steal a bite of your food.
Dude chive, there's no need to wig.
man we were chiving on the green.
Dude chive, there's no need to wig.
man we were chiving on the green.
додав t sauce 03 Січня 2005
A sexual act in which a man has anal sex with a woman. He then pulls out and with poop on his dick bangs her armpit. The end result is a poop mark in the shape of a chive.
Dude I totally heard that Seth was chiving with Shelia and things got messy.
додав Jimmyhead 26 Жовтня 2010


text:
Heat Surge Portrait Wall-Mounted Electric Fireplace - Dark Oak
The Heat Surge Portrait EV.2 fireplace brings Amish craftsmanship and LED Hi-Def Fireless Flame™ technology to a whole new level—eye level! The first Heat Surge wall-hanging fireplace can be easily mounted in just about any room in your home. Heat Surge provides the stunning visual of realistic fire powered by maintenance-free LED lighting and the bone-soothing warmth of Hybrid-Thermic™ heat technology. Amish artisans in the Ohio heartland assemble the Portrait and build the frame by hand from real American wood in three finishes: dark oak, light oak and cherry. The Portrait fireplace is easy to install with a built-in level and is sure to provide years of warmth and beauty.
- The mantle is real wood, not particleboard or micro-density fiberboard
- A combination of infrared and convection heat safely warms you and the air around you, without hot or cold spots
- Realistic LED Fireless Flame™ technology and optional crackling fire sound creates the mood of a real fire, without the mess and risk
- The flame can be used with or without the heat
- The thermostat and remote control make it easy to adjust the settings from anywhere in the room
- Heats an area up to 324 square feet on high setting
- Comes fully assembled
- Weighs 34.5 pounds
Specifications & Dimensions
Product Documentation


text:
(based on 2 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
Reviewed by 2 customers
Displaying reviews 1-2
Back to top
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
See sick
By Fairest of them all
from Central PA
Best Uses
Comments about Side View Blind Spot Mirror:
Blind spot traffic still visible with overtaking vehicle within normal peripheral vision.Taped in place and securely clamped with enclosed clamp, mirror vibrates at speeds above 50 mph. In bright sunlight, the add-on mirror is VERY distracting.Will try mounting underneath existing mirror closer to door but still less usable than expected. Second mirror will be mounted on motorized scooter where it will prove beneficial.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Super Fantastic
By Mamma Eagle
from Lubbock, Texas
I immediately noticed how much more I could see the vehicles to the left of me. Before, I could not see even large Pickups, much less smaller vehicles due to a blind spot between the doors over my left shoulder.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend


text:
Scrooge, the Grinch, and ... Harry Connick, Jr.?! In the film Angels Sing, the actor-crooner and new American Idol judge will join the hallowed tradition of Christmas kill-joys as Michael Walker, a man whose holiday spirit is severely lacking. Apparently, he had a traumatic incident in his past that still affects him 30 years later, and sadly, his loving wife (Connie Britton), son (Chandler Canterbury) and neighbors are suffering for it. PHOTOS: TV and film's ugliest Christmas sweatersHow big of a Grinch is Michael? Check out this exclusive sneak peek and see for yourself:
View original Exclusive Angels Sing Video: Watch Harry Connick Jr. "Trash" Christmas! at TVGuide.com
Other Links From TVGuide.com
Location, ST | website.com


text:
BeeWeaver News List
Join the BeeWeaver Email List
Our Commitment to Privacy
We're so pleased that you'd like to stay in touch with us. Don't worry, we won't bombard you with junk. We share occasional updates that we think will be of value to our bee community - seasonal sales, fun stories from our blog, kitchen-tested recipes, important news in bee science and practices, and other timely tidbits of trivia. Naturally, you're free to unsubscribe at any time.
BeeWeaver Apiaries
Navasota, TX 77868
Fax: (866)547-3376
- Login to post comments


text:
Deluxe Hose Cart
This item is currently not available.
Additional Information
Exclusive | Deluxe Hose Cart is a Smart Design at a Smart Price
- Handy cart makes it easy to move a hose around the yard or garden
- Big, pneumatic tires roll easily over rough terrain
- Holds 100' of hose
The days of struggling with heavy, unwieldy hoses are over! Our new cart combines commonsense features usually found only on models costing twice the price. The reel is set perpendicular to the wheels so the cart won't tip. The crank is set at a comfortable height — and you can tip the cart on its back to make cranking even easier. The pneumatic tires make it easy to wheel the hose around your yard. Made from 1-inch, powder-coated steel with durable fittings and a padded handle.
Product Details
- Powder-coated steel
- 5-foot leader hose included
- Gardener's Supply Exclusive
There are no special shipping restrictions or charges associated with this item. For detailed information about our delivery methods and charges, click here.
We're proud of the fact that this item is shipped to you directly from our warehouse in Vermont, by one of our 250 employee-owners. In-stock items are packed with care and shipped within the next business day to ensure prompt delivery to your home and garden!


text:
on February 27, 2013 - 12:38 AM
, updated February 27, 2013 at 12:39 AM
A long-awaited effort to redevelop Buffalo's waterfront is on the right track, according to the chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.
Robert D. Gioia, who is also president of the John R. Oishei Foundation, sat down with The Buffalo News' Brian Meyer to discuss development along the inner harbor and plans for the outer harbor. Gioia also talked about a decision by the region's largest foundation to provide a $10 million gift to rename a new children's hospital on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
Here is a summary of some of the issues covered in an interview that is part of the weekly "In Focus" series. Watch the full six-minute interview at BuffaloNews.com/video.
Meyer: How convinced are you that within five years, we'll look at what's happened at Canalside and it will live up to the expectations of being be a year-round people magnet?
Gioia: I am extremely convinced that the approach that we're taking is the right one. We're engaging with the public. We're listening to what people have to say. We're talking to experts that do year-round park entertainment and allow for children to participate ... in family recreation. Just looking at the numbers of folks that have come to the waterfront over the last couple years, this year there's going to be over 600 events on just that half of a block – not even half of a block. I look out my [HSBC Center] window, and I see the construction of the canals. And we go to New York and talk to the folks that are planning [what] the people piece will be once the canals are open. I look at that, and I get very excited.
Meyer: You went from the lighter, quicker cheaper mantra, which sort of got things back on track according to a lot of people, to some big-ticket projects – a $170 million HarborCenter proposed by the Sabres. How does that actually fit into the mission of Canalside?
Gioia: Canalside is supposed to be the incentive ... to strive for public-private partnerships. If you look at what Benderson is doing in the Donovan Building and now what the Sabres are going to be doing on the Webster Block, I don't think any of us would have ever thought that somebody would take a parking lot in front of an arena and build a $170 million complex that really will fit the needs [of] the community very nicely – and provide the parking ... There will be enough parking, we hope, so that we don't have to use public money for parking ...
Meyer: The primary hat you wear is that of president of the John Oishei Foundation. This has been a busy, busy year for the foundation – the largest single donation in its 72-year history to a very well-known institution. Tell us about that.
Gioia: It was a very quickly moving discussion amongst the board. How better could we serve the name of John Oishei, and what he's done for this community, than naming this institution that is a pillar of our health care community ... It is typically not something that we do in that magnitude. But we thought that we needed to do a couple of things. One is we needed to publicly thank Mr. Oishei, and secondly, we needed to really help jump-start the Children's [Hospital] initiative, because it's quite a leap of faith for them to move down to the Medical Campus.


text:
The public will get a chance to weigh in on a possible change to a Presidential primary system for Colorado tomorrow afternoon in Fort Collins. A forum on the issue…Read more
Helping lead his team to a big victory over Fort Collins, Darren Delacroix is this week's Loveland Ford Player of the Week. Darren contributed 170 yards and 3 touchdowns and…Read more
This month's PDC Energy Sports Champion is Dayspring Christian's Nathan Crawford. The Eagle's senior is a leader both on and off the field. Nathan was singled out and nominated by…Read more
On Saturday, the Colorado Buffaloes shocked the Oregon Ducks 41-38 in their vaunted home stadium. Read more at BSN Denver Related Posts Broncos lose left tackle Ty Sambrailo for season…Read more
Friday, 9/23:
Preps: Ft. Collins at Loveland – 7:00pm
Saturday, 9/24:
NCAA: Florida at Tennessee – 1:00pm
Sunday, 9/25:
NFL: San Diego at Indianapolis – 2:00pm
Monday, 9/26:
NFL: Atlanta at New Orleans – 5:45pm
Wild Ride Radio


text:
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - There was this wonderful baseball player, a pitcher named Satchel Paige, who pitched long after most pitchers had been retired for decades. But he wouldn't allow himself to be conditioned by other people's beliefs about age limits. He once asked, "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you was?" He may not have had the best grammar, yet he surely had his perspectives about age under control.
That's a good question, though. How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were? You'd have to pick an age - or at least you would be expected to. For God, is there really time? "One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day," says the Bible (II Peter 3:8). For God, who is ever-present Spirit and Love, there is no flowing of time. There is only eternity.
How about for us, the spiritual creations of God? "God hath given to us eternal life," explains the Bible (I John 5:11). For spiritual ideas like you and me, could it be that there is no flowing of time either? Yes, God has given us eternal life. Eternal doesn't mean 100 years, 200 years, or even 1,000 years. Eternal means without time altogether. What a gift. Eternal life! When somebody gives you a present, the gift isn't of much use to you until you unwrap the package, open it up, and start to use it. God has given you such a wonderful gift! Instead of keeping it all unwrapped and unused, you might as well enjoy your eternal life.
Mary Baker Eddy asks an insightful question about origin on page 206 of her central work, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures:" "Can there be any birth or death for man, the spiritual image and likeness of God?"
To me, that's a pretty eyebrow-raising question. To be God's 100 percent spiritual manifestation affords you countless freedoms - one such freedom being that you are excluded from any time-tables of birth into or death out of matter. Neither Spirit nor Spirit's creation will ever be slaves to time. We don't need time to become fully who we are. We don't need time to be intelligent. We don't need time to become strong. Also, time can't erode who we are. It can't dilute our intelligence. It can't sap our strength.
"Lay hold on eternal life," counsels the Bible (I Timothy 6:12). Yes, we must lay hold on our gift. Join a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, international speaker, Mark Swinney, of Sandia Park, New Mexico, for a talk Friday, Oct. 26, evening all about agelessness. Mr. Swinney will expand thoroughly on the idea of eternal Life and discuss how to claim it and defend it for ourselves. The hour-long lecture begins at 7 p.m. at "For Goodness Sake," 10157 Donner Pass Road in Truckee.
Please RSVP to 530-550-8981. For more information visit www.goodnesssake.org.