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1987 -- Syracuse and Indiana advanced to the championship game of the NCAA basketball tournament. Syracuse defeated Villanova 77-63 in one semifinal contest while Indiana got past Nevada-Las Vegas 97-93 in the other.
1992 -- Christian Laettner hit a turnaround jumper from the foul line as the buzzer sounded, giving Duke a 104-103 overtime victory over Kentucky, putting the Blue Devils in the Final Four for the fifth straight year.
1997 -- At ceremonies held in Indianapolis, Tim Duncan of Wake Forest was awarded the Adolph Rupp Trophy in recognition of being named the Associated Press Player of the Year in college basketball. Minnesota coach Clem Haskins, who guided the Golden Gophers to their first-ever berth in the Final Four, and the school's first Big Ten Conference title since 1982, was named AP Coach of the Year.
2002 -- Brook Fordyce hit a two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning, to complete a five-run rally for Baltimore as the Orioles downed the Florida Marlins 9-8 in an exhibition baseball game.
2007 -- Jeff Francoeur hit a grand slam homer as part of a five-run first inning and the Atlanta Braves went on to an 8-3 exhibition baseball victory over the New York Mets.
2011 -- Wrestling for Team USA, Logan Storley of Webster defeated John Staudenmayer of Pennsylvania 3-1 in the 171-pound class of the 37th annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic on Sunday in Pittsburgh, Pa. Storley, a University of Minnesota recruit, was a six-time state champion.

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Title | Performance Appraisal from the Perspectives of Australian and Singaporean Managers and HR Professionals |
Author | Woods, Peter Robert |
Editor | Amrik Sohal and Richard Cooney |
Year Published | 2002 |
Publisher | Monash University |
Peer Reviewed | Yes |
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Publication Title | Proceedings of the Sixth International Research Conference on Quality, Innovation and Knowledge Management |
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Academic setting
Within walking distance of downtown Philadelphia, The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel, sits in the middle of the University of Pennsylvania campus, adjacent to the bookstore. The university's museum is a five minute walk away.
Arts and Crafts style
Relax with a beverage in The Living Room located on the lobby level, with comfortable furniture, two fireplaces, a full bar, and complimentary wireless Internet access.
High-speed WiFi
The inn's 243 guestrooms offer generous pull-out desks with ergonomic chairs, two dual-line phones, laptop-sized safes, and complimentary wireless Internet access.
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- General
The Living Room, with two gas fireplaces, makes a spacious setting for an impromptu meeting or a leisurely read of the day's headlines. The 24-hour fitness center, complete with authentic Penn sports memorabilia, lets guests work off the calories that they put on at the area's tempting restaurants.
The hotel has a 24-hour business center and 17,000 square feet of banquet/event space is available for functions. Wireless internet access is complimentary. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available (surcharge).
Valet parking:
$20 for event parking.
$39 per 24-hour period. Secured parking garage with in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 243
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 6
- Audiovisual equipment
- Babysitting or childcare
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Computer rental
- Concierge services
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Fireplace in lobby
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Event catering
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Health club
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Secure parking
- Parking (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 1999
- 24-hour business center
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 17,000
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 1579
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 16
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Television in lobby
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Voice mail
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Multi-line phone
- Bathrobes
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up calls
- Complimentary newspaper
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Extra towels/bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Clock radio
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Climate control
- Premium bedding
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Complimentary bottled water
- Turndown service (on request)
- Handheld showerhead
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bathtub or shower
- Complimentary toiletries
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Cordless phone
- Cable TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- TV Internet access (complimentary)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- iPod docking station
- Down comforter
- Free movie channels
- Pillowtop mattress
- City view
- Dining
Penne Restaurant & Wine Bar - Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, or a fancy pizza and a glass of Valpolicella at Penne, the inn's sleek, terra-cotta toned dining spot, which opened in 2002. The open stainless-steel kitchen allows diners to see their pasta being created by hand.
Faculty Club - This bright room where is where a buffet breakfast is served (surcharge). The Faculty Club has chandeliers, 16-foot ceilings, and the atmosphere of an ivy-league dining hall.
Living Room - Two gas fireplaces serve as bookends for this cushy hangout where cocktails are served in the evening.
- Recreation
The ivy-clad University of Pennsylvania campus makes a picturesque backdrop for joggers and walkers. Facilities in University City and Center City Philadelphia provide a smattering of recreational activities for guests in the area.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Playground nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Braille or raised signage
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Early departure fee charged
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: USD 18 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 39 per day (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Additional Details
Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Most diners opt to take the food at Daniela Pasta & Pastries to their homes. There, in the comfort of their own kitchens, they can divvy up an oversized serving of enticing lasagna, layered with thin-sliced ham or spears of asparagus; reheat a bowl of deliciously fresh-tasting, basil-tinted tomato soup; and spoon the cool slices of fresh mozzarella from a Caprese salad onto a serving plate. Or maybe they've chosen the pyramid-shaped crab ravioli, packed with shredded crab and a hint of shrimp, topped with chunky tomato sauce with a spicy bite. All that's left is opening a bottle of wine—and, of course, enjoying the Sardinian specialties. After all, the osteria on The Avenue in Hampden is barely larger than a thumbprint and features a glass case filled with thick focaccia sporting crumbles of sausage or heaps of roasted vegetables, bowls filled with meatballs, tureens of soup, and platters of lasagna, with the space behind the counter just about large enough for the two servers on duty to turn around in.
Most meals are prepared in a kitchen upstairs and delivered to the display cases, where they wait until you've ordered and then are reheated in an oven.
Even so, eating in at Daniela's has its charms. You can linger at one of the outdoor tables, where there are patio heaters for chilly days. Inside or out, you might also run into Daniela Useli herself, who moved to Baltimore from Sardinia and opened her tiny place in 2011.
It's easy to forget you are in a restaurant, with five cafe tables lined along one wall, so close that your meal—and the bottle of wine you've brought along—might spread to the next table. You may linger as if you're in the cluttered kitchen of a great aunt, the one who likes her fussy decorations and pastel hues. (Here, plastic grapes and flowers adorn the ceiling, and the walls are pink and peach, one painted with a mural to look like a rustic restaurant by the sea.)
There's another case at Daniela's, this one filled with sweets—like the flaky triangoli, a puff pastry filled with Nutella and banana, or ambrosial diplomatici with layers of cake dipped in pink Italian liqueur with cream filling. And, of course, there's rich tiramisu, either cappuccino or strawberry flavored, in containers large enough for ample sharing, whether at Daniela or in your own kitchen.
›› Daniela Pasta & Pastries, 900 W. 36th St., 443-759-9320. Appetizers: $2-5.50; entrees: $6.99-8.50; desserts: $2.75-7.50.


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This should be a thick soup, but I often add water if too much liquid has boiled away. It has a nice consistency, and the garnishes add flavor.
6-8 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours
2 cups dried black beans
2 quarts water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound lean pork cubes
2 teaspoons salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
Optional toppings: thinly sliced radishes, finely shredded cabbage, minced fresh chili peppers and sour cream
Rinse beans. In a Dutch oven, combine beans and water. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans wrinkle and crack,
about 1-1/2 hours. Add onion, pork, salt, garlic and oregano.
Simmer, covered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until beans and pork are
tender. Stir in tomato paste; heat through. Ladle into soup bowls.
If desired, top with radishes, cabbage, peppers and sour cream.
Yield: 2 quarts.
Nutritional Facts:
1 serving (1 cup) equals 254 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 628 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 20 g protein.
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16 U.S. Code § 3839aa–5 - Environmental quality incentives program plan
Plan of operations
To be eligible to receive payments under the program, a producer shall submit to the Secretary for approval a plan of operations that—
includes such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out the program, including a description of the purposes to be met by the implementation of the plan;
in the case of a confined livestock feeding operation, provides for development and implementation of a comprehensive nutrient management plan, if applicable; and
Avoidance of duplication
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(Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1240E, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title II, § 2301,May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 256; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title II, § 2506,May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1063; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title II, § 2506,June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1791.)
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3839aa–5,Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1240E, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 334,Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1001, related to environmental quality incentives program plan, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 107–171.
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 2506(a)(1), (2), substituted "Plan of operations" for "In general" in heading and struck out "cost-share payments or incentive" before "payments" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 110–246, § 2506(a)(3)–(5), added par. (4).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–246, § 2506(b), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, eliminate duplication of planning activities under the program under this part and comparable conservation programs."
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Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234by Pub. L. 110–246effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section
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A day in which schools close because of the fear of being sued by ridiculous parents in the event a bus skids on the ice. Most likely to happen in Eastern Pennsylvania when the first flake of snow falls. Immediately, the schools will call in to the TV Stations to announce their closings. Each school is dependent on one another, for once a school delays or closes, all other schools decide to close as well. A school is also forced to close because otherwise students would be exhausted the next morning because they would be up all night watching the chain reaction of schools canceling, only to find out theirs did not.
"Yes! We got a trace of snow and have a snow day! Haha! My cousin's school is out of the chain reaction of schools and he does not have a snow day. I shall call him during his 3rd period class to tease him."
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Stupidest movie ever period.
I watched Snow Day last night and it was the stupidest movie ever. Chevy Chase was not funny.
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Cinderella was Walt Disney's return to feature-length "story" cartoons after eight years of turning out episodic pastiches like Make Mine Music and Three Caballeros. A few understandable liberties are taken with the original Charles Perrault fairy tale (the wicked stepsisters, for example, do not have their eyes pecked out by crows) Otherwise, the story remains the same: Cinderella, treated as a slavey by her selfish stepfamily, dreams of going to the Prince's ball. She gets her wish courtesy of her Fairy Godmother, who does the pumpkin-into-coach bit, then delivers the requisite "be home by midnight" warning. Thoroughly enchanting the prince at the ball, our heroine hightails it at midnight, leaving a glass slipper behind. The Disney people do a terrific job building up suspense before the inevitable final romantic clinch. Not as momentous an animated achievement as, say, Snow White or Fantasia, Cinderella is a nonetheless delightful feature, enhanced immeasurably by the introduction of several "funny animal" characters (a Disney tradition that has held fast into the 1990s, as witness Pocahontas), and a host of a sprightly songs, including "Cinderelly," "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes," and -- best of all -- "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo." Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Anderson was accused of soliciting boys as young as 3 or 4 years old to create graphic pornographic images. More than 40,000 images of child pornography were found on his computer, officials said.
Anderson appeared by video from the Mount Olive Correctional Facility in West Virginia, and Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge Susan Boyer modified the original sentence.
The offense, because it was committed prior to July 1, 1996, was originally allowed to be sentenced as an indefinite range, said Washington County Prosecutor Alison Cauthorn.
"He was originally given an indefinite sentence of two to 10 years," said Cauthorn.
Since that time, the Ohio Supreme Court found such sentences to be unconstitutional.
Anderson, who has taken advantage of the appeals process several times, most recently appealed after a federal court ruled that the Ohio Supreme Court finding applied to his case as well.
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DENVER -- In a showdown at close quarters, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney sparred aggressively in their first campaign debate Wednesday night over taxes, deficits and strong steps needed to create jobs in a sputtering national economy. "The status quo is not going to cut it," declared the challenger.
Obama in turn accused his rival of seeking to "double down" on economic policies that actually led to the devastating national downturn four years ago - and of evasiveness when it came to prescriptions for tax changes, health care, Wall Street regulation and more.
The economy dominated the evening, as it has the race for the White House all year. Pre-debate opinion polls showed Obama with a slight advantage in key battleground states and nationally.
With early voting already under way in dozens of states, Romney was particularly aggressive in the 90-minute event that drew a television audience likely to be counted in the tens of millions - like a man looking to shake up the campaign with a little less than five weeks to run.
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Romney said he had plans to fix the economy, overhaul the tax code, repeal Obama's health care plan and replace with a better alternative, remake Medicare, pass a substitute for the legislation designed to prevent another financial crash and reduce deficits - but he provided no new specifics despite Obama's prodding.
Said Obama: "At some point the American people have to ask themselves: Is the reason Governor Romney is keeping all these plans secret, is it because they're going to be too good? Because middle class families benefit too much? No."
The two men debate twice more this month, but they were first going their separate ways on Thursday. Obama had campaign stops in Colorado and then Madison, Wis., while Romney was booked into Virginia. All three states are among the nine battlegrounds likely to settle the race.
At times the debate turned into rapid-fire charges and retorts that drew on dense facts and figures that were difficult to follow. The men argued over oil industry subsidies, federal spending as a percentage of the GDP, Medicare cuts, taxes and small businesses and the size of the federal deficit and how it grew.
Obama sometimes seemed somewhat professorial. Romney was more assertive and didn't hesitate to interrupt the president or moderator Jim Lehrer.
Despite the wonky tone of the debate, Romney managed to make some points by personalizing his comments with recollections of people he said he had met on the campaign trail. In another folksy reference, Romney told Lehrer, a veteran of the Public Broadcasting Service, that he would stop the federal subsidy to PBS even though "I love Big Bird."
Generally polite but pointed, the two men agreed about little if anything.
Obama said his opponent's plan to reduce all tax rates by 20 percent would cost $5 trillion and benefit the wealthy at the expense of middle income taxpayers.
Shot back Romney: "Virtually everything he just said about my tax plan is inaccurate."
The former Massachusetts governor and businessman added that Obama's proposal to allow the expiration of tax cuts on upper-level income would mean tax increases on small businesses that create jobs by the hundreds of thousands.
The two campaign rivals clasped hands and smiled as they strode onto the debate stage at the University of Denver, then waved to the audience before taking their places behind identical lecterns.
There was a quick moment of laughter, when Obama referred to first lady Michelle Obama as "sweetie" and noted it was their 20th anniversary.
Romney added best wishes, and said to the first couple, "I'm sure this is the most romantic place you could imagine, here with me."
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Sensors 2012, 12(11), 15558-15598; doi:10.3390/s121115558
Recent Advances in Integrated Photonic Sensors
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Abstract: Nowadays, optical devices and circuits are becoming fundamental components in several application fields such as medicine, biotechnology, automotive, aerospace, food quality control, chemistry, to name a few. In this context, we propose a complete review on integrated photonic sensors, with specific attention to materials, technologies, architectures and optical sensing principles. To this aim, sensing principles commonly used in optical detection are presented, focusing on sensor performance features such as sensitivity, selectivity and rangeability. Since photonic sensors provide substantial benefits regarding compatibility with CMOS technology and integration on chips characterized by micrometric footprints, design and optimization strategies of photonic devices are widely discussed for sensing applications. In addition, several numerical methods employed in photonic circuits and devices, simulations and design are presented, focusing on their advantages and drawbacks. Finally, recent developments in the field of photonic sensing are reviewed, considering advanced photonic sensor architectures based on linear and non-linear optical effects and to be employed in chemical/biochemical sensing, angular velocity and electric field detection.
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We've recently discussed different ways to find potential linkers and some of the more undesirable link partners. But what are some of the factors you can use to determine what actually makes for a killer link target?
One thing that makes a site really worth link stalking is their authority. That can mean a lot of different things though, depending on how you look at it.
Link equity is one measure of how exceptional a site may be. Looking at the number of someone's global back links is the kind of measurement that "numbers guys" are obsessed with. A high volume of links is usually a good sign.
But if you dig a little deeper and find out that the number is inflated (by oh, say, blog comments or site-wide links), the shine on that diamond becomes a bit duller. In link building many of us shy away from judging anything based on numbers alone. But if you're planning to spend any amount of time trying to woo a potential linker, quantity and quality are both important factors.
Time management is a huge part of link building so you can't just give it away to just anybody. When you're creating an asset or tailoring something specifically to appeal to a particular audience, it's important to make sure the audience is powerful enough to justify the work.
Even if a site doesn't necessarily have a huge number of backlinks, that doesn't mean it should always be written off. A smaller site that is an authority within a niche is a great find, not always because of its link power, but because of the trust that it has built up -- a kind of trust you want passed on to you.
Never underestimate the value of trust when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO).
My mother used to warn me that you're perceived to be of the same caliber as the people you associate with. If you sit with the honor students' people assume you're smart; if you run with the potheads, people will assume that's why you reek of patchouli.
Now, granted mom's advice didn't keep me away from all the troubled but fascinating kids in high school. But I can't help but remember it from time to time when talking about trust value in link building.
If you want your site to be associated with trust, integrity, and thought leadership, you need to hang out with other sites that have those things in spades.
Relevance can be a tricky subject. I like to think that if you find the right thread you can make any subject relevant to another.
I believe all things in this world are intrinsically connected in one way or another so that stretching relevance isn't really that much of a stretch. But again, if you're working on linkbait that is supposed to reach a specific target, then relevance is a major component in deciding who is and who isn't worthy.
An entire site dedicated to your subject is ideal in terms of relevance. These are the kinds of places that it's almost always worth trying to guest post, network, or collaborate -- with one notable exception: cheap, low-quality sites that most likely will be devoured by a Panda in the near future.
We can't always cherry pick in link building though. If your subject is web design or iPhone apps, you'll find no shortage of other websites that are directly salient to you.
However, if you're talking about metal shelving, you may find yourself struggling a bit more for dead-on relevance. So, that's when we have to lower the bar, just a little, about exactly what constitutes relevance.
We have to open our minds to consider sites that are only relevant in one section, or one blog category. We have to look at the big picture of how our product fits into the world to find relevance.
So while there is probably a shortage of shelving enthusiasts in this world, there are plenty of sites that are, at least in part, relevant to worker safety, organization, and DIY efforts of all kinds. These types of targets, while slightly more obscure, can still be worthwhile. They become even more meritorious when they also fall into the aforementioned category of authority.
In some ways, this one may actually be the most important. A site can be the most dead-on relevant, super authority in your niche but it may be harder to gain access to than the Playboy Mansion.
Getting links from competitors is always an interesting trick without some kind of pre-established connection. And getting links from newspapers, scholarly journals, or huge corporations can take a lot of finesse, strategizing, and relationship building.
I don't discourage these things; in fact I wholeheartedly endorse them. Think hard, make in-roads by communicating, totally. Do it.
But those are long term projects that may take months or even years to fully come to fruition. If you need something a little shorter term, you need to think about access.
A site's availability may be difficult to tell at first glance, but there are a few key indicators of who is an accessible target.
- Contact Info: A prominent "contact" link isn't always the whole story. Most sites have contact info somewhere, even the biggest ones, but who are you contacting exactly? Is it a team, a department? The more broad and complicated the contact procedure is, the less likely it is you will be reaching someone that has influence. And when it comes to getting links, you want to talk directly to decision makers. Even webmasters aren't necessarily the best people to reach, because often they take their orders from someone else and can't unilaterally decide who and what to link to.
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- Design: This is usually a big clue. There are so many talented designers out there that can make a WordPress site look like it cost $10,000 to design. So it's hard to tell from a great design exactly how accessible a site is. But you can make a pretty educated guess, when the design isn't so great. Anything that looks like it was done by a beginner indicates that the site may be a labor of love. Or it's at the very least early enough in its development that you can speak to the top of the chain of command.
These are by no means the be all and end all of judging approachability. But they are a few quick signals that can guide your approach and help set realistic expectations.
Sometimes, we'll take what we can get in terms of links. You want to link to my site about puppy chow from your brand new site about crocheting? Sure! That's fine by me.
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Hey Gordon ... I've seen a lot of Red Sox teams in my day, and I think this one takes the cake. Do you agree? At this point in the season, do you remember any other Red Sox team being as good and complete as this one?
Chris, Philadelphia
A: Chris, I would agree this is an extremely balanced team, but in 2002, when the Sox got off to a 40-17 start, that team looked great, too .Manny Ramirez and Nomar Garciaparra were having big years, Pedro Martinez and Derek Lowe were both on their way to 20-win seasons, Ugie Urbina would save 40 games, and yet that club missed the playoffs. I think this team has more depth, both in the rotation and in the pen, but let's see how they weather injury issues as they arise.
Hey Gordon, I just had a quick question on your thoughts about Wakefield's ERA combined with his sub-par record. Do you think that the rest of the team is finally recognizing Wake's value to this rotation, and perhaps will step up the lack of run support that he has been getting over the past few seasons? Look forward to seeing you at homecoming.
Chris Dijak, Lunenburg
A: Chris, nice to hear from a guy who played as hard as you did while at Lunenburg. I lament I didn't get to see many of your football games, but loved your intensity on the basketball court. I think in the Sox clubhouse, there's always been an awareness of Wake's value, especially in terms of his ability to give the team innings. When he went down last season, I thought it had a huge effect both on the rotation and the bullpen, which suddenly had to pick up a lot more innings. It's a funny thing about run support ask the pitchers, and they'll tell you it always seems to be one guy who just doesn't get the runs scored behind him. Josh Beckett and Daisuke, for example, rank first and fourth in the AL in run support, with Josh getting 9.06 runs per nine innings (51/50 2/3) while Daisuke is at 7.69 (53/62). Wake, meanwhile, is at 3.6, one of the lowest figures in the league. But I think you certainly understand that the Sox hitters don't turn it off and on depending who's on the hill.
I've been reading you for years, Gordon, and you never disappoint! It's great to see Tim Wakefield off to such a strong start. For all that is rightfully made of how difficult it is to throw, catch, and hit the knuckleball, I got to wondering how challenging it is for the home plate umpire to call balls and strikes on the knuckler?
Joy Odango, Worcester
A: Joy, thanks for the good word. Must be my north Worcester County upbringing! You know, you've given me a great idea for a future feature story. I've never really talked at any length to the umps about it, but it's gotta be torture! They're just as helpless as the batter and catcher in tracking the flight of the ball. It must be mentally exhausting on every pitch.
It seems to my husband and me that letting Cla Meredith, Hanley Ramirez, and Anabel Sanchez go prematurely with all three blossoming with other big league teams made Theo reluctant about dealing Craig Hansen and Manny Delcarmen last summer. Now the two are having less than stellar seasons in Pawtucket. Do you think Theo rues his decision not to include them in a trade and get value for them when he had the chance?
Toni Kemmerle, Brunswick, Maine
A: Toni, I think Theo is on record for saying he'd like the Meredith trade back, but I think independent of that deal he was determined to keep Hansen/Delcarmen unless he was blown away by an offer. It's fiction, for example, that the Sox were unable to get Roy Oswalt or Andruw Jones because they wouldn't include Hansen in the deal. The Sox would have traded Hansen in a package for Oswalt -- the Astros backed away from a deal -- and talks with Atlanta never got that far. The Sox just called up Delcarmen, who has suddenly found himself after that horrendous meltdown in Buffalo (he and Hansen blew an eight-run lead in the bottom of the ninth), for the Yankees' series. With Mike Timlin on the shelf, I think Hansen and Delcarmen become even more important for the Sox because of the potential depth they offer the pen. Hideki Okajima has been phenomenal, but if he falters, the Sox are going to need help.
Hey Gordo! Great work day in and day out. The Sox are obviously doing great right now and are scoring a lot of runs, but am I the only one concerned with the team's batting average? Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell, and now Jason Varitek are doing well, but there are a lot of guys hitting between .230 and .260 right now. I guess the only thing that matters is that the sox are winning, but at what point should people get worried about Manny Ramirez, J.D. Drew, Coco Crisp, and Julio Lugo?
Patrick Morris, Brooklyn, NY
A: Patrick, history has proven time and again that we needlessly worry about established players when they're in an early-season slump. By the end of the year, the numbers are inevitably there. I suppose you might have reason to fret about Coco because he's more than a year removed from putting up numbers with Cleveland, but unless you think Manny's gotten old overnight, I don't think there are grounds for concern there -- slow starts have become a staple -- and J.D. has hit for the better part of a decade, so I don't think there's much to worry about there, either.
Why is Matt Clement on the 15-day disabled list instead of the 60-day DL? When can a team terminate a player's contract for being too injured?
Dylan Buffum, Wallingford, Vt.
A: Dylan, the Sox have the option of sliding him over to the 60-man any time they need a player to add to the 40-man roster. Players on the 60-man DL are not counted against a team's 40-man roster. But so far that need has not presented itself.
How do our top two pitching prospects, Buchholz and Bowden, compare to Papelbon and Lester of a couple years ago when they were "can't miss" prospects in Portland. Obviously Papelbon has exceeded anyone's expectations, but as prospects, how do they stack up?
Carl Goodrich, Mount Dora, Fla.
A: Carl, say hello to my Uncle Lee and Aunt Jean if you run into them; they're proud residents of Mt. Dora. I think Buchholz and Bowden have Sox management just as excited, if not more so, than Paps and Lester did. They're shooting up through the system, with Bowden recently becoming the youngest player (age 20) on the Portland roster, where he joins Buchholz. If I'm not mistaken, Bowden is in line to face Clemens when Portland plays Trenton on Wednesday.
Another Sox fan stuck in enemy territory here. So tell me, what happened to that crushing fastball swing Crisp had in Cleveland? I know his perhaps lingering finger woes may make him more apt to not go for the long ball, but what gives? Do you see a dinger hot streak this season, or is he really on pace for less than 10? Is this a legitimate concern at this point, or a re-modified approach?
Justin Matley, New York City
A: Justin, a very good question. Since I've never seen Coco at the top of his game -- unless you want to count spring training in 2006 -- I don't have much to go on, beyond what you also are seeing: He's not driving the ball the way we were led to believe he can. I don't think we've seen anything to suggest he's going to be taking people deep at a regular clip anytime soon. I could see a single digit home run total by year's end, and you wonder how much the finger is still an issue. Teams are becoming increasingly secretive about medical issues.
Gordon, am I alone (and if so, please pass this along to Theo Epstein and Terry Francona) but if (heaven forbid) Josh Beckett has to go on the DL (I am biting my tongue), wouldn't it be smart to give his Friday start to Clay Buchholz? I mean, if he gets banged around, no biggie. He's a young kid from Double A......BUT, if he does what I think he can do....Woo-Hoo!!!!
Doug Berlin, Jamestown, NY
A: Doug, by now, of course, you know how this all played out. The Sox did indeed place Josh Beckett on the DL, with the hope that he will be back on May 29 against Cleveland, and because of Thursday's double-header wound up needing two kids. Devern Hansack got knocked around, but Kason Gabbard pitched very well Sunday. Buchholz had to be mighty tempting to the Sox, too, and if there's a game after the All-Star break where they need another starter, they may feel he's ready for the big stage, but for now they're content to let him continue his development in Double-A.
When the Sox named Jonathan Papelbon the closer, there were multiple reports that Joel Pineiro could be on the block. I have not heard anything since. With the injuries that teams are having both in their bullpens and starting rotations, couldn't the Red Sox dangle him? Something like Pineiro and Wily Mo Pena for a more well-rounded outfielder. Pena's defense is hurting us too much and I wouldn't want to see the Sox rush Jacoby Ellsbury even though he has been destroying all levels he plays at. Thoughts?
Jeremy Weiser, Wilmington
A: Jeremy, the reality is, there wasn't much of a market for Joel this winter, hardly surprising, of course, given his performance the last three years in Seattle. That's a big reason why he was willing to come to Boston and try to reinvent himself as a reliever. The closer experiment didn't work out, and I don't think he's shown enough in his limited work this spring to cause teams to knock Theo's door down for a chance to get him. As for outfield options if the Sox can no longer live with WMP's adventures -- and for now, I think they'll still put up with him -- they have guys who can do the job as a fourth outfielder in Pawtucket: David Murphy, Brandon Moss and eventually Ellsbury.
Gordon - For those of us Red Sox fans who are going to Texas to see the Red Sox games, what is the expected starting rotation? Have a Saturday night ticket; just wondering if I should get there earlier on Friday.
Deb, Nevada
A: Deb, if you want to see Daisuke, I suggest you get there Friday. He's lined up to open the series against the Rangers.
Why are the Sox ignoring Craig Breslow? All he's done since joining the organization is get guys out, and looks far more ready for the show than Delcarmen or Hansen (or, for that matter, fellow lefty Javier Lopez).
Rudy Kilianski, Scottsdale, Ariz.
A: Rudy, Craig has been putting up nice numbers in Pawtucket, and I'm sure it must be frustrating for him, but it's a judgment call by the Sox talent evaluators, and they certainly seem to have made a good call in summoning Lopez. He had one rough inning against the Braves on Saturday, but has been unscored upon in his other five outings (4 IP).
Hi Gordon, I've noticed in Globe stories that more and more often, Mike Lowell is the go-to guy for concise and thoughtful pre and postgame analysis. Obviously, Lowell contributes a lot with both his glove (notwithstanding that odd streak of errors in April) and his bat -- hard to believe he was "unloaded" on us by the Marlins, isn't it? But can you say a little bit about what Lowell has meant to the club in terms of his intelligence, understanding of the game, and veteran presence? And is there any chance at all he'll be around next year? I've become a real admirer of the way this guy does business on and off the field.
Doug Reichert Powell, Oak Park, Ill.
A: Doug, your read on Mike, and our propensity to go to him for his take on things, is an accurate one. It's probably too soon to determine whether the Sox will bring him back next season, though he has made it clear he wants to stay and is playing at a very high level, leading the club in RBIs. But he is clearly among the leaders on this team, which has a strong veterans' presence with guys like Jason Varitek, David Ortiz, Alex Cora, Curt Schilling, Tim Wakefield, Mike Timlin, and Kevin Youkilis, who is only in his second full season but conducts himself like a guy who's been around much longer. I value Mike's opinion on a variety of topics, and appreciate his professionalism.
The improvement of Josh Beckett from last season to now has mostly been attributed to him better mixing his pitches and throwing his fastball less. The thing that gets lost in this is that Jason Varitek is a highly respected game-caller and staff leader. So are we to assume that Beckett spent last season shaking off 'Tek's requests for curveballs, or has there been an adjustment on the Captain's part as well?
Owen G., Santa Barbara, Calif.
A: Owen, I think Josh and Jason did require some time to get on the same page last season, and are much more in synch this season. I think both players would not dispute that.
It's tough to complain with the way the Sox have started this season but I'm going to do my best anyway. Do you find it at all concerning that the four Sox outfielders have 10 HRs collectively ? I can appreciate that this team is built differently than Sox teams of the past but to me this could be an issue as the season progresses. Regardless of the pitching, I believe a team in the AL needs to have some power throughout the lineup. With the limited power of Youkilis, Pedroia & Lugo the outfield needs to make up some of the gap. Ortiz can't do it all.
KC, New Jersey
A: KC, I would agree, but I think by the end of the season Manny and J.D. Drew will combine to hit anywhere from 50-60 HRs, Wily Mo will reach double figures and Hinske will pop a few. Coco, as I discussed in an earlier letter, we'll have to see. But I don't worry about power coming from No. 24.
Gordon, please tell me why the Sox feel it is OK to reschedule rained out games for the very next day. Some people have obligations like work that get in the way of our leisure time. These games should not be rescheduled for less than two weeks after the games. People need time to get these days off. Last year, I got burned on a rained out game, had to work the next day, and miss a walk off Papi home run. It's disrespectful to fans.
Matt, South Boston
A: Matt, I feel your pain. I thought about all the folks who got washed out Wednesday and were expected to show up the next afternoon to see Sox-Tigers. But it was Detroit's only time in, which was the same issue with the Braves game washed out Friday. It's a price the fans have to pay for interleague play, which accounts for teams making only one visit in. I understand your frustration, but I don't think the Sox can be held culpable.


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I am a Lifer,seasoned LPN. My specialty is Peds. I have 34 yrs. experience. I was Peds hospital staff nurse for 17 1/2 yr.,then went to work for a clinic in Peds.Now I work with a solo Pediatrician in her office part time.I always love Nursing.I want to stress that in Pediatrics,you have to earn the Parent's trust and confidence before you reach out to their children.Then it is easy to do what you have to do. Also,have a sense of humor when it is needed.I will retire when my Dr. retires. That is what we plan. I am her only Nurse-have been for 14 yrs now.I am in college-will graduate in May with a History Degree. I will work in our museum as my retirement career. I am there now part time.Our hospital is celebrating 100 years and I am working with them and the museum to have a exhibit and a time-line to educate the community.I get to use both of my Loves in this project.
I was a nursing "lifer", and I'd say it takes the same qualities as a good marriage: consideration, keeping informed, communication, cooperation, honesty, determination, love, empathy, and "sticktuitivity", and not necessarily in that order. If "divorce" is not an option, you know you MUST make it work. Obviously, since you are saying you want to be a "lifer", you already know most of these things. You definitely won't always get your own way. Each struggle you survive is a learning opportunity and earns your "wisdom" for you.
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20+ years. Nice article.
As a very seasoned nurse: see one, do one, teach one, Be calm grasshopper, those who rush don't see the real reason why you became a nurse!
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Excellent article. Reading this can help someone like me, who is thinking of entering nursing, determine if I have what it takes to be a good nurse. I have some things to work on but I may get a good base when I start training. I am thankful to the author for thinking ahead for herself, and submitting the article for others.
I've been in the nursing profession for 26+ years! Unbelievable when I really think about it. I've run the gambit starting as a CNA, then LVN (for 10 years), and now RN for 16 years. I started with an associates, then BSN, now MBA in Healthcare Management. I spent 10 years in middle to upper management (CNO) and now back to basics working as a staff nurse in an ambulatory surgery center. No weekends, no holidays, very little call. Regrets? Absolutely. The grass is not always greener...I'm less stressed, enjoy more patient contact, and have more free time to enjoy my career until retirement. My acquired management skills are a + when working once again as a staff nurse.
I too am a lifer. I have 33 + years as a nurse. I specialize in geriatrics. I chose this area as I was afraid of "old" people. I have learned the art of respect that I think we sometimes forget. Your article has discribed the "lifer' quite well. I like to think I have been kind to the new comers so that they don't run. Teaching these "kids" is the best way for harmony on the shift and cohesion of the staff. To the "kids" I wish you the best, listen well and remain open to changes.
I am currently retired & have been a nurse 32 years-But I am getting ready to go back to work for another 5-8 years. Being a NURSE is anintegral part of my Identy. I haveworked in a wide variety of settings with a lot of New nurses & hope I have been kind to them.One of the tragedies of Nursing is how we "eat our Young"-we push them into High stress ,paperwork filled jungles without proper support. This nurse is wise to recognize what keeps us lifers in the profession-YOU GO GIRL(& GUYS)!!
I am a "seasoned" RN having worked 16yrs on med/surg floors. A few years ago I had a challenge with a physician who had a history of not being very compassionate with patients who were nearing their end of life... things like pain management and comfrot measure in general. He had verbalized on more than one occasion that it was not money well spent. One day I had one of his patients whose family was having great difficulty with the end time transition for this patient. The patient was a DNR and on a morphine drip at 1mg/hr and O2 via cannula for comfort. The family asked if there was more we could do for comfort as the patient was very restless. I asked the Doc if we could turn the drip up a little and he countered with, " SURE... turn it up to 10 mg and take away the O2... that should make them more relaxed!" I was shocked and told him so and was met with, "You want to make this patient comfy?? Then this should do it!' He then left the station. The "order" was so completely absurd that I didn't write it as I thought he was simply being rude. I told my charge RN about the incident and she said not to worry and she got orders from another Doc on the case for more reasonable pain management orders and we left the O2 on as it was (O2 sats were acceptable).
The next day another nurse had that patient and I heard the original Doc bellow about "Why weren't my orders written down and carried out??". I came around the end of the chart files and faced him and told him that they were so far offbase that I was sure he had to have been joking and that we sought other recourse. He blew up at me, of course... in front of every RN at the station and within earshot of patients and visitors as well. I simply told him that taking away O2 from my expiring patient and giving them a dose of morphine that would take them out almost immediately was not in my patient's nor their family's best interest and that would have nothing to do with patient assisted death. He stormed out of the station and I stood there trembling and light-headed... and then everyone who had heard the exchange came and hugged me and told me they wished they ahd my "guts". I was about to fall over from the stress of it all... I told my charge RN what had happened... I wrote the offending Doc up and he was called on the carpet in the end. My charge RN came and told me she was proud of me for being a very good advocate for the patient and the family as well. The patient passed later the next day... peacefully and quietly... and the family was grateful for the care she received and for helping them through a tough time in a graceful manner.
That Doc wouldn't talk to me for a very long time... and when he finally did he kept things strictly limited to business at hand and never crossed me up again.
I came out stronger in spirit for having gone through that battle... stronger as an advocate for my patients (for those who are not able to speak for themselves or for their families who do not know how to articulate their needs in a sometimes scary medical environment and situation)... and stronger in my convictions that EVERYONE needsto be able to accept correction at one point or another (myself included).
I hope that new grads are always able to look to us "seasoned" RN's for guidance and ancouragement... and just pick our brains and hearts for the tools that help make their careers more fulfilling... maybe save them a few heartaches along the way.
As a "Lifer" you must continue to learn and remake yourslef. As a hospital nurse for 20 yrs things have changed and I can no longer work in hospitals I have had 3 back surgeries, chronic pain and cannot stand for any extended period of time. I finally left the hospital "kicking & screaming"" and went to phone coaching. I spent 8 months and found that telephone coaching was not my thing. I did learn a huge amount about communication, motivating people to good health care goals, etc. It was a very valueable experience. In an interview I can speak about staging people's willingness to change, goal setting ,etc. It has made me more marketable. If you must leave the hopital you must review your assess because there is a huge wealth of info due to simply being a nurse for 20 yrs.
Great article. I would consider myself a long time nurse. I have been in management and currently am staffing. However, I am very entrepreneural, and my plan is to be self supporting as a nurse entrepreneur...
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I was wondering if you could air this public service announcement about horses sharing the roads with others...I ride along the highway sometimes and some people do NOT like to slow down. I dont know if its because they dont know or just trying to be funny.... thank you if you can air this....Dorothy
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I too am proud to be ahead of the bunny....even if it is only day 2!!!!
I'm Eric, the guy who runs to keep his sanity.
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