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It's a question I get all the time, "What's the best way to get out of debt?" It's often followed by a comment, "But I have good credit, and I really don't want to hurt it."
Here are the main approaches to debt relief you may be considering, along with a review of the impact they may have on your credit reports and scores. There are a couple of things to keep in mind here. Just under one-third of your credit score is made up of the debt you carry. So when you pay off debt, especially credit cards that are close to their limits, you should see improvement in at least some of the factors that make up that part of your score. But I haven't specifically included that factor in my analysis of these options, since all of them are designed to help you become debt-free (or to at least get you out of credit card debt).
Also keep in mind that it's impossible to precisely gauge the impact of a particular approach on your credit. How far your score drops -- and how quickly it bounces back -- depends on a lot of factors. If your payment history always shows on-time payments, for example, and you suddenly file for bankruptcy, your scores will probably drop more than those of someone who was already severely delinquent. Please keep that in mind, and understand that these are general guidelines, but they don't represent exactly what will happen in your case.
DIY: Snowballs and avalanches
Whether you choose to first pay off your credit card with the highest interest rate (often referred to as the "avalanche" method), or the one with the lowest balance (the "snowball" method), doesn't make much of a difference. Neither approach will hurt your credit, as long as you are making at least the minimum payments on all of your cards on time.
Credit damage: None
Debt consolidation
Getting a loan to consolidate high-rate credit card debt with a fixed-rate loan at a lower rate isn't, in and of itself, a strategy for getting out of debt. After all, you still have to pay back the consolidation loan. But it may be a tool to get out of debt faster. All things being equal, when your interest rate is lower, you can pay off your debt faster. And if your monthly payment is also reduced by consolidating, you're less likely to be late on payments, which can help you stay current with your payments and help your credit score recover more quickly if you've fallen behind in the past.
Consolidating credit cards with a loan may have a positive or negative effect on your scores. It's one of those "it depends," situations. On the plus side, if you pay off a credit card with a balance that's close to the limit, you may improve your "utilization ratio" -- the ratio that compares your credit limits with the balances you are carrying -- provided you leave the card open after paying it off. (Simply moving balances from one card to another is unlikely to do a whole lot for your scores.) On the other hand, you'll have a new loan with a balance reported on your credit reports, and most credit-scoring models will count that as a risk factor, which could mean a reduction in your scores.
The exception? If you use a loan against your retirement account to consolidate credit card debt, you're more likely to see your credit improve. Retirement-account loans aren't reported to the credit-reporting agencies, so your credit reports will show less debt but no new loan. Still, retirement loans carry other risks, so proceed with caution. (Should you consolidate your debt? Find out with MSN Money's calculator.)
Credit damage: Modestly positive or negative, fairly easy to recover
Credit counseling
Simply calling a credit counseling agency for a consultation doesn't affect your credit at all, because the fact that you've sought help is not reported to the credit-reporting agencies. If you enroll you in a debt management plan, where you make one monthly payment to the counseling agency and it disburses payments to your creditors, however, it can affect your credit in several ways.
Some creditors may report that the account is being repaid through a credit counseling agency. If they do, it's probably not a big deal. For a while now, FICO has ignored this notation for scoring purposes. An individual lender may care, but FICO doesn't. Of course, any late payments or high balances on accounts will continue to affect your credit score.
With the help of the counseling agency, you should be able to bring your account current, and that can be a plus. "Most major creditors will re-age your accounts after you've made three on-time payments in the required amount," says Thomas J. Fox, the community outreach director for Cambridge Credit Counseling in Agawam, Mass. Re-aging an account means it will be brought back to "current" status, so your credit report will no longer indicate that you are currently behind. Since recent late payments can really hurt your scores, being up to date on your payments while allowing the past late payments to age will be a plus, especially over time.
Finally, you'll have to close your credit cards when you enter into a debt management plan, and that will likely lower your scores. How much it will hurt depends on everything else in your credit reports, of course, including whether you have other open, available credit such as a car loan or mortgage that you are paying on time. The impact may not be immediate, either, says Barry Paperno, community director for Credit.com. That's because "balances and limits won't necessarily change right away, and utilization will be the same as before closing accounts." He goes on to explain, "Closing an account, in and of itself, isn't considered negative by the score. Over time, however, having closed the cards can hurt the score, as closed cards with zero balances are excluded from utilization and ultimately fall off the credit report much sooner than open cards that have been paid off."
"Plan on getting a secured card when you complete the DMP," he suggests, "so that as long as you keep a low utilization percentage on that one card, you can achieve a good score -- with any lates fading well into the past. Also, your old closed cards will continue to contribute positively to your overall length of credit history for as long as they remain on your credit report (typically seven or 10 years)."
Credit damage: Typically moderate, fairly easy to recover
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The U.S. National Park Service (USNPS) discovered first hand just how high-quality a scan is when derived from a Contex HD4230. Working from a deteriorated, circa-1850s survey map of the C&O Canal, the USNPS fed the 100-foot linen original through the scanner. John Hitchcock, special park use coordinator, USNPS, reports that the level of detail in the scan was so sharp that it revealed geographic markings—small rocks referred to as survey mountains that designated land divisions back in the 1850s—not visible to the naked eye on the original document.
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This June, Vidar—now a brand of Contex—introduced its HD3650 MFP color reproduction solution. The high-speed scanner is ideal for high-volume workloads and customers requiring the highest quality B&W or color scans.
Paradigm Imaging Group—in addition to offer scanning and printing services—markets and distributes several brands of large format scanners, including Graphtec America, Inc., used in a variety of imaging scenarios—for graphic arts, fine art, photographic, prepress, reprographics, POP, maps and CAD images, and document archiving purposes. Graphtec scanners feature Contact Image Sensor technology, which greatly increases reproduction quality, while reducing scan time.
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Colortrac Ltd. recently introduced two large format scanners to round out its large format SmartLF Gx+ family. The SmartLF Gx+28 and Gx +42 feature 2D LED illumination technology and are Energy Star compliant. Designed for high-detailed imaging of both technical and full-color graphics, the scanners are equipped with SmartLF all-in-one, scan, copy, and email software.
Archiving AncestryWith photographer Milton H. Greene as his father, some would say Joshua Greene was destined for a life in the creative arts. He became acquainted with a darkroom at age 11, and had a long, illustrious career as a photographer until the early '90s, when he decided to embark on a new professional mission.
"In 1991, I learned about a bunch of guys in Long Beach, CA doing Iris prints. They were using Adobe Systems Incorporated's Photoshop 1.5 on a little Macintosh computer, and I thought, 'If they can get that kind of output quality with good film, why can't I do something similar with faded film?' That planted a seed for me, and I started a business," Greene recalls.
In the case of Greene's father's work, much of the original photography—film and print—were beginning to deteriorate, and his son recalls that when he passed away in the mid '80s, he was convinced that much of his work would never be on display again. Greene decided to save his father's collection by digitizing it.
This was a business model that translated to other photographers' work as well.
"Often a photographer, collector, family, or estate archived film. But they may not have the money, time, inclination, or interest in transforming to digital. That's where I come in. I not only digitize the artwork, I find a viable business venue for its reproduction," Greene explains.
Today, he heads several organizations. One of which, The Archives, based out of Florence, OR, represents his father's work, as well as other prolific artists and photographers. He also started a retail company, Legends Licensing, LLC that offers limited- and open-edition reproductions.
"We have done some rather large installations—for example, at the Hollywood Casino and the MGM in Las Vegas, NV," Greene explains. "In each of those cases, I visited the site and considered the venue, and then I came up with a creative way of displaying the images."
For image capture, Greene relies on an EverSmart Supreme, a scanning technology originally developed by CreoScitex and later brought into Kodak Graphic Communications Group's fold.
Before investing in the scanner, Greene trolled the marketplace and explored many of the capture options available at the time. "I said, 'I could spend $80,000 to $100,000 on a drum scanner, but then I won't be able to scan prints. I have movie film that I have to scan, but I can't get that on a drum scanner without cutting it. I also have eight- by ten-inch prints I need to scan.' I settled on the EverSmart Supreme because it had three lenses, was laser sharp, and accommodated both transparencies and prints," Greene recalls.
For printing, Greene uses two large format devices from Hewlett-Packard (HP), 44-inch HP Designjet Z3100 and Z3200 printers, and is constantly testing new media and substrates.
Many Options, One Application"When you look at the creative element for such markets as digital photography, fine art, textiles, and map cartography, the common denominators are—high-resolution capture and output," asserts John Lorusso, president, Parrot Digigraphic, Ltd.
Today, Parrot Digigraphic, based in Billerica, MA, provides not only hardware and software consultation and the installation of turnkey—capture to output—solutions for its clients, it also provides capture and print services, which Lorusso says is a nice complement.
"We have a very diverse client base, not only in fine art and digital photography, but also in cartography and the medical industry. We have many clients in military and educational applications. We cater to graphic designers and crime scene investigators by producing courtroom exhibits. Even aerospace applications, we've provided high-resolution scans for the Space Shuttle program," Lorusso marvels.
In-house, Parrot Digigraphic captures original artwork in several ways. One of which includes using a Cruse Digital Imaging Equipment Synchron large format scanner. It serves as both a working scanner and the only live demo model of its kind in North America. "The model allows us to scan 48x72-inch prints. But we can produce pieces that are much larger than that, because we can very easily stitch multiple scans together," Lorusso explains.
"The Cruse provides a lot of flexibility to actually pull texture out of multi- or mixed-media original artwork. The scans are so good that when we print, the images actually appear three-dimensional. People are inclined to want to touch the final product, and are often surprised to find that it's only two-dimensional art," he continues.
Lorusso says that large format scanners are a significant investment. One consideration to note is that they are not a portable capture solution. He estimates Cruse scanners range between $100,000 and $250,000. But this may be a wise investment if the print supplier is serious about producing art and has the volume to justify it.
"We also use a Better Light, Inc. scan back system, because it gives us a very wide, dynamic range for capture. We can actually use those in a portable environment, if we have to go to museums to capture original artwork," Lorusso explains. "We own lighting systems that curators and art experts allow us to use, because they don't self-heat the artwork, which is a major consideration in capture."
"A typical Better Light system may start at $15,000 and go up to, say, $40,000, depending on the configuration. They are more affordable, but there is a little more set-up time involved. You can get very good results if used it properly," he adds.
Top-Tier ServiceThere are a few nuances to serving fine art clientele. PSPs hoping to break into this print segment should be aware of the investments required in not only technology but service offerings as well.
Greene says he finds the artist-supplier relationship easy to manage. "I'm a photographer, and I'm talking to photographers. We speak the same language, and from my experience behind the lens and working in Photoshop and at the printer, they feel confident I see their creative vision, and also can offer a new vision of how I see their work being produced and displayed," he confides.
Having a background in traditional darkroom photography can't hurt either. Greene says there is a manipulation that takes place in a darkroom or with a camera and filters, which today happens in Adobe Photoshop. "That said, you need to have an eye, an instinct when it comes to learning how to see an original, how to see a scan—and have good judgment when it comes to deciding what to enhance or what to leave alone," he explains.
There are seemingly unlimited possibilities in fine art and photographic reproduction these days, according to Thierry Dupasquier, product manager, large format printing, graphics solutions business, HP. "We see great interest from artists, museums, and private-collection owners. They market open editions or limited editions. In all cases, there is a high expectation for the quality of the print and media, as well as longevity."
The fine art reproduction market is extremely important to HP, Dupasquier affirms. In addition to the company's Designjet inkjet family of printers the company also introduced its HP Designjet T1120 SD and HD Multifunction Printer Series, which offer scanning capabilities for fine art.
The other nuance of the artist-print supplier relationship comes in the form of managing expectations, according to Parrot's Lorusso.
"There's a misnomer that a limited-edition print is going to be an exact replication of a piece of artwork. That is an inappropriate statement, because the medium of the original may be quite different than the medium on which you'll ultimately print. We do have to manage our clients' expectations. We talk about 'simulations' of an original, rather than 'exact' matches," Lorusso reveals.
So much of the relationship between artist, print supplier, and print buyer is dependent on trust—trust that the reproduction will have the utmost integrity, and trust that the print supplier will care for a client's artwork as it is meant to be treated, with reverence.
"We have a fully bonded, alarmed facility," Lorusso notes. "Recently we did a project for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA. We scanned original rubbings made at the Giza Pyramids, some of which date back more than 100 years."
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So i drained my iPad 2 times in 2 days.Is the battery going to down really fast after that 2 fully discharged? I'm pretty worried.
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I just used it 2 times(i turn it off sometimes..and yes,open it.)
I think i left my gmail open..
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Nope,the location service isn't open
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Two days ago. OK. Use the iPad until the battery fully discharges again then put on a full charge and make note of your usage and rate of power consumption.Originally Posted by BlackOropher26
If it discharges quickly again under what sounds like very light use - take it back to the Apple Store or the vendor you purchased it from. It could be a hardware issue including a malfunctioning charger - poor connection between the charging port and the battery or, a battery issue. Regardless, you've got warranty so you will receive proper service.
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The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of high-dose UVA1 irradiation in the treatment of fibrosing conditions of the skin, e.g., keloid (a thick scar from growth of fibrous tissue), scleroderma (deposits of fibrous tissue in the skin) and acne keloidalis nuchae (keloids on the back of the neck or hairline) old burn scars, granuloma annulare or other similar skin conditions. This UVA1 dosing schedule has been used successfully in Germany for various skin diseases, such as the above mentioned scleroderma.
Condition | Intervention |
Keloid Scleroderma Scars Granuloma Annulare Acne Keloidalis Nuchae |
Device: German manufactured UVA1 emitting light system |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Non-Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | The Effectiveness of UVA1 Irradiation in the Treatment of Skin Conditions With Altered Dermal Matrix: An Open Pilot Study |
- Measurement of plaque thickness, increase in mobility, plaque hardness [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Analysis of collagen levels, mmp induction [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Estimated Enrollment: | 50 |
Study Start Date: | January 1997 |
Study Completion Date: | May 2011 |
Primary Completion Date: | May 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Device: German manufactured UVA1 emitting light system
Ultraviolet rays from the sun that reach the earth surface are divided into shorter wavelength, hence high energy, UVB (290-320nm) and longer wavelength, hence low energy UVA (320-400nm). The wavelengths of light that cause sunburn and are associated with skin cancer causation is the high energy UVB. UVA wavelengths can be further divided into relatively shorter wavelength, hence higher energy UVA2 (320-340nm) and longer wavelength, lower energy UVA1 (340-400nm). Phototherapy light boxes used in our clinic for the treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and pruritus, as well as those used in tanning salons emit both UVB and UVA wavelengths of light. The advantages of using UVA1 light source in the treatment of skin conditions are 1) lack of skin cancer and sunburn causing rays (UVB) and 2) as a consequence, the ability to treat patients more safely and longer.
Keloid, scleroderma, acne keloidalis nuchae, and burn scars are all characterized by collagenous thickening of the skin resulting in superficial and deep cutaneous sclerosis. Treatments for these disabling conditions are inadequate at present. Recently, in non-controlled studies, UVA1 was shown to induce improvement in patients with scleroderma, granuloma annulare and urticaria pigmentosa (1-3). The mode of action of UVA1 treatment is not completely understood, however, local immuno-modulation appears to be important (4). UVA1 has also been shown to stimulate collagenase activity in a dose dependent manner in the dermis (5,6). We postulate, therefore, that UVA1 in appropriate doses can improve these fibrosing skin conditions safely through collagenase-mediated removal of excess dermal collagen.
Based on the result of this pilot study, a formal controlled clinical investigation is planned.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 10 Years to 80 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: 10-80 years
- Clinical diagnosis of keloid (or hypertrophic scar), scleroderma, acne keloidalis nuchae, old burn scars, granuloma annulare, and other related conditions associated with altered dermal matrix.
- No disease states or physical conditions which would impair evaluation of the test site.
- Willing and able to receive UVA1 as directed in the protocol, make evaluation visits, and follow protocol restrictions.
- Signed, written, witnessed, informed consent form.
- Must live within driving distance of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of photosensitivity.
- Pregnant or nursing women.
- Systemic therapy for the fibrosing skin condition within 30 days prior to study enrollment.
- Involved in an investigational study within the previous 4 weeks.
United States, Michigan | |
University of Michigan Department of Dermatology | |
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109-0314 |
Principal Investigator: | Sewon Kang, MD | University of Michigan hospital |
No publications provided
Responsible Party: | University of Michigan |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00476697 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | Derm 364 |
Study First Received: | May 18, 2007 |
Last Updated: | October 3, 2011 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by University of Michigan:
UVA1 scleroderma keloids morphea light therapy |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Acne Keloid Scleroderma, Systemic Scleroderma, Diffuse Scleroderma, Localized Granuloma Keloid Granuloma Annulare Cicatrix Collagen Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases |
Acneiform Eruptions Skin Diseases Facial Dermatoses Folliculitis Hair Diseases Lymphoproliferative Disorders Lymphatic Diseases Pathologic Processes Fibrosis Necrobiotic Disorders |
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Disabled customers who wish to access a complimentary seat or for their Personal Assistant (carer) or a ticket at a reduced cost will need to join our Live Access scheme - an easy process that just requires the completion of one form which can be completed by either the disabled person or their nominated carer.
Criteria for joining the scheme
The arena recognises that some disabled visitors require additional support when attending shows. Therefore, we are happy to offer complimentary seats to Personal Assistants (carer) to enable disabled visitors to visit the venue.
To qualify for a complimentary Personal Assistant (carer) seat, customers need to prove they are in receipt of
Higher rate care component of the Disability Living Allowance
Higher rate Attendance Allowance
Certificate of Visual Impairment
How to join?
Proof of eligibility will be required for the complimentary seat. The application can be made by either the disabled customer/person or by the Personal Assistant (carer) if they will be booking tickets on behalf of the disabled person. If you are a Personal Assistant (carer) who cares for more than one individual you will need to apply separately for each person you assist.
If you are a qualifying disabled person in receipt of the higher rate care component of the Disability Living Allowance, higher rate Attendance Allowance or Certificate of Visual impairment, please download our Live Access Scheme - Joining Form to apply to join the access scheme.
Once your form is completed, please send to:
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Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
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Your application form will then be assessed and processed and you will be notified within 14 days on whether your application was successful. If you are eligible you will be given a customer booking number which you will need to quote for all future bookings.
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The Hospitality Suites at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff give a whole new meaning to corporate entertainment. Situated around the arena, each of the 8 suites boasts magnificent views, offering a spacious and self-contained area to entertain guests.
Each suite has a fully stocked private bar facility, and a range of menus to suit all tastes. We will provide you with impeccable service, upon which we pride ourselves. Our aim is to give you and your guests a truly unforgettable experien
Parking is available at NCP multi-storey car parks around venue. Please visit www.ncp.co.uk for up to date information regarding available parking in and around Cardiff.
The postcode for Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is CF10 2EQ.
There are several car parks within walking distance of the Arena, two closest being Rapports NCP Open Air Car Park and St David's 2 on Mary Ann Street directly opposite the Arena, St David's 2 is open 24 hours and has 140 designated disabled spaces.
Other suitable car parks are listed here:
John Lewis - Capacity: 550, Disabled Spaces: 21
Marriott - Capacity: 86, Disabled Spaces:7
Great Western Lane - Capacity: 520, Disabled Spaces: 4
Pellet & Green - Capacity: 297, Disabled Spaces: 4
Adam Street - Capacity: 427, Disabled Spaces: 20
Rapports - Capacity: 130, Disabled Spaces: 2
Central Station - Capacity: 426, Disabled Spaces: 20
Herbert Street - Capacity: 150, Disabled Spaces: 0
Quay Street - Capacity: 336, Disabled Spaces: 4
Castle Court - Capacity: 49, Disabled Spaces: 0
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Access to target audiences attracting in excess of 1 million customers in concerts alone each year. Access to Live Nation's extensive databases. From brand awareness to experiential marketing expose your company or product to the captive audience.
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Cardiff is a vibrant cosmopolitan European capital, which is easily accessible within only 2 hours of London by train and its own international airport offering daily fights to the main capitals of Europe. Located in the heart of Cardiff City, the arena is conveniently situated for all the city's hotels and amenities making it the ideal venue for event organisers and visitors alike.
The Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is a multi-purpose venue; hosting everything from major International music shows, Business Exhibitions, BAFTA Award Dinners amongst many more events. With over 5,000 sq. metres of fully integrated event space under one roof, the building was designed with the event organiser in mind.
The main arena can offer flexible layouts for 500-4994 delegate and banqueting for 350-1200. In addition, by utilising our acoustic drape, we can accommodate dual conference and exhibition events within the main arena. We offer a further 31 well appointed function rooms ideal as syndicate and catering areas to accompany the main arena or perfect for the smaller individual event, which includes a range of executive boardrooms and Suites.
New inspirational menus are now available offering a sensational and varied selection to entertain your taste buds. Visiting Cardiff for a major sporting event, the Arena is located within only minutes walking distance of the Millennium Stadium making it an ideal venue for corporate hospitality.
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Customers should contact the venue after the event to report any lost property. Any items left/found at the arena will be logged and kept for a maximum of one month after the event. Lost/left items can be collected from the venue by prior arrangement, however we are unable to post any lost items.
Are pushchairs allowed into the arena?
We always allow pushchairs into the arena. On arrival you will be able to leave your pushchair in our cloakroom (free of charge) to be collected at the end of the show.
Are cameras permitted in the arena?
Standard compact cameras are permitted. You will not be able to take in professional/long lens cameras.
Video cameras/recording equipment and recording of the performance are not permitted unless prior consent is gained.
Please note that on occasion promoters may request a ban on all photography in which case cameras will be confiscated and available for collection at the end of the event.
We also recommend that if you are planning on bringing an I-pad or if you are unsure whether your camera would be permitted then please check with the venue prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.
Patrons bringing cameras and electronic equipment into the venue do so at their own risk.
Can I bring food & drink into the venue?
No food or drink items can be brought into the venue. However, there are concessions inside the venue from where food and drinks can be purchased.
Can I pay by credit/debit card at the food & drink outlets?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept cards. All transactions are cash only. However, there is a cash machine on site and directly opposite the venue for customers to obtain cash.
Can I smoke at events in the arena?
From 1st July 2007, smoking has been banned in all enclosed public spaces. Anyone found smoking anywhere within the venue will be requested to leave without refund. Patrons will be allowed outside to smoke at a designated time provided you have your ticket with you to be scanned on exit and re-entry.
Are there any age restrictions?
Certain events may have a specific age restriction. Please check for age restrictions at the time of your booking asrefunds may not be given. For all other events, children aged 14 or under must be accompanied by an adult when attending a concert.
What facilities are available for disabled customers at the venue?
We aim to provide the best possible Live Experience for all of our customers. We have a dedicated team of operators and stewards who will be happy to guide you through the facilities we offer. Please see the Live Access contact details in our Additional Venue Information section.
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U.S. U-20 MNT Face Panama for First Place in Group B at 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship
April 1, 2011
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U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team
2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship
Guatemala City, Guatemala
April 1, 2011
FIRST PLACE ON THE LINE: With both teams already qualified for the quarterfinals, the U.S. U-20 MNT and Panama will battle for the top place in Group B on Saturday, April 2, at 4 p.m. local time (6 p.m. ET) live on ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes. Fans can also follow the action from Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores live on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker and on Twitter @ussoccer_ynt.
HOW TO WIN THE GROUP: Either team can win Group B with a victory, but a draw would favor the United States. The U.S. topped Suriname 4-0, while Panama won 3-0 against the Caribbean side. That slight edge would be enough to separate the Americans should both teams finish with four points in group play. The quarterfinals will be played as a crossover, with the winner of the USA's Group B matched up against the top two finishers in Group A, Guatemala and Trinidad & Tobago. The four quarterfinal winners will seal a berth to the FIFA U-20 World Cup, set for July 29-Aug. 20 across eight cities in Colombia.
CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Group B Schedule and Results
Date Match / Result Kickoff (local/ET) Venue / U.S. Goalscorers TV
March 29 USA 4, Suriname 0 -- Wood, Gyau, Doyle, Garza ESPN Deportes / ESPN3.com
March 31 Panama 3, Suriname 0 -- Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores N/A
April 2 USA vs. Panama 4 p.m. / 6 p.m. Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores ESPN Deportes / ESPN3.com
Full Schedule
Group B Standings
Team GP W L T GF GA GD Pts.
*Qualified for quarterfinals
Full Standings
Quick Hits:
After 14 tournaments without facing each other, the U.S. and Panama have met twice in the past three qualifying events – in 2005 in the U.S. and in 2007 in Panama.
The U.S. beat Panama 2-0 at The Home Depot Center in January 2005, and 5-0 two years later in Panama City.
Panama has qualified for three of the past four FIFA U-20 World Cups, missing out on the 2009 event in Egypt.
The USA's 4-0 win on Tuesday was its largest margin of victory in this event since the 5-0 win against Panama.
Of the four goal scorers against Suriname, only Joe Gyau had played in a qualifying tournament or World Cup before at any level. Gyau scored against Honduras at the 2009 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.
The 4-0 win is the largest margin of victory in the 2011 edition of the CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
The U.S. roster features a pair of CONCACAF U-20 Championship veterans in Gale Agbossoumonde and Amobi Okugo, who both helped the team to the finals of the 2009 tournament.
Agbossoumonde is the only player on the roster who has been capped at the Men's National Team level.
Zac MacMath, Greg Garza, Perry Kitchen, Sebastian Lletget and Joe Gyau have experience at CONCACAF U-17 Championship. MacMath helped the U.S. U-17s qualify for Korea 2007 while the other four players won all three games to qualify for Nigeria 2009.
Ten alumni of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy have made their way onto Rongen's roster, including Dillon Powers who was the 2008-09 U-17/18 Player of the Year.
Two players on the U.S. team – goalkeeper Cody Cropper and forward Omar Salgado – were born in 1993 and are age eligible for the 2013 Under-20 cycle.
Eight players hail from clubs in Major League Soccer, including two from the Philadelphia Union in MacMath and Okugo.
THE REST OF THE FIELD: Seven of the eight quarterfinal teams have been decided heading into the final group games on Friday and Saturday evening, with one spot still to be determined from Group D. Mexico has sealed its place in the final eight, but Cuba and Trinidad & Tobago battled to a tie, so the final spot will depend on the score of the Trinidad & Tobago game against Mexico on April 1. The other three groups will be battling for positioning. The four quarterfinal winners will earn CONCACAF's four places at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia.
CONCACAF U-20 Championship Quarterfinalists
Costa Rica
A PEEK AT PANAMA: Before Thursday night's win against Suriname, Panama won its Central American preliminary qualifying group with a pair of 1-0 victories against Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Cecilio Waterman scored the winner in both matches, and all three goals against Suriname. Through its three qualifying games so far, Panama has yet to allow a goal. Jose Alfredo Poyatos brought a young team to Guatemala, with 11 players born in 1992 or later (the age cutoff for this tournament is Jan. 1, 1991), and one player born in 1994.
Panama Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Kevin Melgar, Adnihell Adriano
DEFENDERS (8): Eric Davis, Harold Cummings, Algish Dixon, Oscar Linton, Jose Pimentel, Josue Flores, Francisco Vence, Edward Benitez
MIDFIELDERS (5): Josimar Gomez, Paul Cordero, Rolando Botello, Manuel Vargas, Roberto Chen
FORWARDS (5): Jose Diego Alvarez, Gabriel Avila, Jairo Jimenez, Javier Caicedo, Cecilio Waterman
Panama Preliminary Round Qualifying Results
Date Opponent Result Panama Goalscorer(s)
Nov. 25 Nicaragua 1-0 W Waterman
Nov. 27 Costa Rica 1-0 W Waterman
U.S. ROSTER BREAKDOWN: U.S. head coach Thomas Rongen's 20-player roster features 16 professional players from leagues in five foreign countries – England, Germany, Mexico, Portugal and Sweden – in addition to eight representatives from Major League Soccer. Four college players round out the roster, including a pair of UCLA Bruins in Kelyn Rowe and Eder Arreola.
U.S. Under-20 MNT Roster By Position (
Detailed Roster
GOALKEEPERS (2): 1-Zac MacMath (Philadelphia Union; St. Petersburg, Fla.), 18-Cody Cropper (Ipswich Town; Athens, Ga.)
DEFENDERS (8): 2 - Gale Agbossoumonde (Djurgårdens IF; Syracuse, N.Y.), 13-Greg Garza (G.D. Estoril Praia; Grapevine, Texas), 4 - Moises Hernandez (FC Dallas; Dallas, Texas), 12-Sacir Hot (New York Red Bulls; Fair Lawn, N.J.), 19 - Sebastien Ibeagha (Duke; Missouri City, Texas), 5-Perry Kitchen (D.C. United; Indianapolis, Ind.), 3-Zarek Valentin (Chivas USA; Lancaster, Pa.), 15-Korey Veeder (Columbus Crew; St. Petersburg, Fla.)
MIDFIELDERS (5): 8-Sebastian Lletget (West Ham United; San Francisco, Calif.), 14-Amobi Okugo (Philadelphia Union; Sacramento, Calif.), 16-Moises Orozco (UANL Tigres; Oxnard, Calif.), 6-Dillon Powers (Notre Dame; Plano, Texas), 10-Kelyn Rowe (UCLA; Newport Beach, Calif.)
FORWARDS (5): 20-Eder Arreola (UCLA; Chino Hills, Calif.), 9-Conor Doyle (Derby County FC; McKinney, Texas), 7-Joe Gyau (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim; Silver Spring, Md.), 17-Omar Salgado (Vancouver Whitecaps FC; El Paso, Texas), 11-Bobby Wood (TSV 1860 München; Irvine, Calif.)
A PEEK AT HISTORY: The U.S. will be attempting to qualify for an eighth-consecutive FIFA Under-20 World Cup, having qualified for a CONCACAF-record 12 U-20 World Cups since the tournament began in 1977. The Americans have never won the CONCACAF U-20 Championship, but the tournament format returned in 2009 after 13 years without crowning a champion.
CHOOSING A TEAM: If you've ever wondered how a roster gets put together, or how a starting XI is chosen at the national team level, here is your chance to find out. We've taken you behind the scenes to look at the decisions that the U.S. U-20 MNT coaches made in selecting their 20 player roster. Then we took you even further as an 11 emerged from the group to start the opening match against Suriname. We have a peek at how the coaching staff works to choose their best team.
WHO IS BOBBY WOOD: After moving to Germany at age 14, U.S. forward Bobby Wood wasn't sure he was still on the national team radar. Called into his first training camp with the U-20s in the Netherlands in April, Wood has become a key part of the American attack and scored a goal in his first official match against Suriname. We talked to the 1860 Munich winger about growing up in Hawaii and transitioning to Germany at such a young age.
FOLLOW US 140 CHARACTERS AT A TIME: Stay in tune with the U.S. U-20 MNT during its qualifying campaign by following us on Twitter @ussoccer_ynt. There you'll get up-to-the-second information from behind the scenes in Guatemala City and keep track of your favorite players on their U.S. U-20 MNT journey.
THE YNT BLOG HAS IT ALL: With exclusive training photos, interviews and behind-the-scenes access, the YNT Blog is one-stop shopping for complete coverage of the U.S. team in Guatemala. Find out what's going on at training at the team hotel on the Youth National Team blog on ussoccer.com.


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The Future Is Now!: Transparent Aluminum
See-through metal, yo. What's next, opaque gas? "Whoa GW, you've got a mysterious brown aura about you. Also *choking* -- why's it smell like somebody died in here?" IT WAS THE DOG, I SWEAR!
Stronger than glass, various military and commercial applications for this remarkable material are already being tested. What was once used in the science-fiction Star Trek movies, see-through aluminum is now something that - through test mixing with rubies, sapphires and more - is now being tried out in all kinds of ways to create transparency where strength is also required.
For now, it is used in static-free transparent aluminum wrapping for computer parts and other electronics. It is also being tested in otherwise-conventional see-through soda cans and military shielding for vehicles where windows once were. At over ten dollars per square inch, however, it is still not cheap enough for mainstream everyday use - but may be someday soon.
Now I'm not saying they should start manufacturing women's restrooms out of this stuff, but you've got to admit in this age of terrorism, bomb-proofing should be an important bathroom-security concern. Haha, see where I'm going with this? Home to get my video camera!
Transparent Aluminum: Real, Glass-Like, See-Through Metal [dornob]
Thanks M_D, who invented invisible metal but The Fantastic Four bought the patent and buried it because they wanted The Invisible Woman to still feel special. *sniff* I'm sorry that was just so touching.
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Gallium (Ga, atomic #31 between zinc and germanium) is a silvery metallic metal not found elementally in nature. But that's not what's important, what's important is it melts just a little above room temperature (~86°F, 30°C). So you can mold it into whatever you want (but ... / Continue →
Seen here giving the camera their best serious but cool, MIT researchers Andreas Velten and Ramesh Raskar pose in front of a Coke bottle filled with highlighter fluid or something. I don't know, physics and I don't always get along. That's how I'm able to levitate. Just kidd... / Continue →


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Operation Summary for January 13, 2010 - January 15, 2010 |
Wednesday Jan. 13 The day shift began with Operations monitoring store 7500 (64.48E30), the stash (129.1E10), and the Antiproton Source (Pbar) stack (18.6E10), with the Linac off due to work on a RF station (LRF2), with the Booster and Main Injector (MI) conducting maintenance or studies, with the NuMI and MiniBooNE experiments conducting maintenance or studies, and with the Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF) and D-Zero (D0) experiments using the colliding beams. During the day shift, Linac personnel completed their work on LRF2 at 2:44 PM. After LRF2 was brought online, there were a few trips as the station warmed up. A Pbar power supply (M:HV102R) failed to ramp properly following a pre-vault access earlier in the shift; support personnel investigated the problem. During the evening shift, Operations terminated store 7500 at 7:03 PM and then put the TeV into shot setup. Operations established store 7501 at 9:03 PM with an average initial luminosity (AIL) of 156.77E30. Operations reported difficulties loading protons during shot setup, which required extensive tuning. Operations reported a Pbar LCW leak at 9:13 PM somewhere in the transport line. Operators accessed and found a burst water hose, which Water Group Techs replaced. Interlock technicians resolved a coasting beam valve problem. Thursday Jan. 14 The midnight shift began with Operations monitoring store 7501 (89.58E30) and the stash (47.7E10), with Pbar stacking (13.0E10), and with NuMI and MiniBooNE taking beam. During the midnight shift, Operations reported some minor downtime during the shift due to Linac low-energy RF stations tripping off occasionally. Operations terminated store 7501 around 7:56 AM and then prepared the TeV for access. During the day shift, Tev A-E, Transfer Hall, and the collision halls were ready for controlled access by 8:44 AM. The accesses concluded by 12:00 PM. There was some downtime due to a vacuum burst at MI location 606. PBars were stacked and transferred to the Recycler as appropriate. Beam to NuMI and MiniBooNe when it was available. During the evening shift, Tev orbit smoothing took place from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There was a quench at D1 during a proton-only wet squeeze. Recovery followed. Orbit checks were complete by 10:30 PM, shot setup followed and lasted through the end of the shift. PBars were stacked and transferred to the Recycler as appropriate. Beam to NuMI and MiniBooNe when it was available. Friday Jan. 15 The midnight shift began with Operations in shot setup, and with NuMI and MiniBooNE taking beam. During the midnight shift, Store 7507 was colliding by 12:15AM with an average initial luminosity of 299.1E30. Enclosures C,D,E&J were made up for Switchyard power supply testing/running. PBars were stacked and transferred to the Recycler as appropriate. Beam to NuMI and MiniBooNe when it was available. Proton beam operations were terminated at 7:00 AM and Booster was prepared for controlled access. Linac safety system testing started at the very end of the shift. The Plans for Friday and the Weekend The plans for today are to complete the Booster access and put in a Tev store. The plan for the weekend is to stack, stash and store. |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Like most other kids that grow up playing sports, Thor Meeks always dreamed about being a professional athlete.
Like most other kids that grow up playing sports, Meeks also came up empty-handed when it came to pro baseball offers.
At least the Hurricane High School graduate had a standout career at Marshall to put in his mental scrapbook.
When he left the Herd program in 2012, the 6-foot, 235-pound Meeks took his business administration degree and entered the white-collar workforce.
He was content with his decision to hang up his spikes until an early April phone call brought him back to the baseball diamond.
"I had gone to work outside of baseball," Meeks said. "I thought I was done playing baseball. I thought I'd hung it up, but the farm system director for the Washington Nationals called me up while I was at a country music festival in Florida.
"I'd taken a couple of days off work to go down there and Washington called and said they were down a couple of catchers and they wanted to talk to me. They told me I was on their radar all through high school and college and they wanted to know if I still wanted to play the game. I told them I absolutely still wanted to play and they asked me when I could be there.
"I got the call on a Monday and on Wednesday I was playing baseball again."
After a stint with the Nationals' rookie Gulf Coast League team in Melbourne, Fla., Meeks was assigned to the Hagerstown Suns' roster on May 20.
Meeks has yet to see game action for the Suns. Instead, he has served as the team's bullpen catcher in order to become more acquainted with the Suns' pitching staff.
Meeks was on hand at Appalachian Power Park over the weekend as the Suns took two of three from the West Virginia Power, including a 4-1 series clincher Sunday in front of 1,570 fans. The Power dropped to 33-29 with the loss, while Hagerstown improved to 33-26.
For Meeks, the thrill of playing professionally was enhanced by a return visit to his home area.


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James Artimus Owen joined us in front of the live audience at LTUE in February where he was the Guest of Honor. He wanted to talk with us about "voice," and specifically how to find yours. We talk about the paradox — voice is critical, but new authors who focus how to develop theirs often end up flubbing it.
Each of us gives examples from our own work, and the result is (hopefully) encouraging. You can find your own voice, and if you focus on learning the tools of good writing that discovery is going to come quite naturally. The magic lies in recognizing it.
But we have more to offer than just platitudes. There are plenty of tips and tricks contained herein, so have a nice, long listen or two.
Audiobook Pick-of-the-Week: Here, There Be Dragons, by James A. Owen, narrated by Stephen Langton.
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