text:
The Goose Creek High School football team is out of the playoffs again following a hearing in Columbia where school officials sought to challenge the South Carolina High School League's original decision to disqualify the team because of an ineligible player.
The SCHSL voted 14-0 to uphold the league's previous ruling that a player on the school's football team was ineligible to play. Following that vote, committee members voted 12-2 to deny Goose Creek mercy thereby ending the football team's season.
Goose Creek High School officials were back in Columbia meeting with the South Carolina High School League to determine the status of their football team's disqualification.
Principal Jimmy Huskey was first to speak to the panel following a 30 minute executive closed session at 2 p.m. which committee members said was needed since some members were not present during the last session.
SCHSL commissioner Jerome Singleton ruled last week that Goose Creek had used an ineligible player and ended the football team's season by banning them from the playoffs. The next day, the SCHSL committee agreed with Singleton's decision.
"We're all educators here, we have the opportunity to show we care about young people and doing what it takes to make them successful," said Huskey, who told the panel on Monday that they plan to present new information regarding the eligibility of a player who was previously deemed ineligible.
A Goose Creek councilor then spoke saying that he can't stress the impact football has had on John Doe, the football player who was deemed ineligible which brought the league to disqualify the team from the playoffs.
"I could not be more impressed with people at Goose Creek," Goose Creek Lawyer Ken Harrell said."It's clear they have the same level of commitment for all the kids."
Harrell told the panel that the hearing was not adversarial,"We just want to make the right decision."
Harrell said that they were not here to rehash the decision from last week.
According to Harrell, the board has been vilified because of the previous decision they had made, but all the information the board was provided was not complete. Harrell said that the student in question was indeed eligible. Harrell said based on the evidence, and the school's constitution, the student's 2008-2009 school year should not be counted towards Doe's eligibility, which is the main point of contention in the case.
Committee members then began to ask specific and through questions regarding John Doe's enrollment and transfer eligibility rules.
The committee then voted 14-0 to uphold the league's previous ruling that John Doe was ineligible to play.
The school then asked for mercy. Reedy asked the committee to punish the school or punish him. Reedy told the panel that,"This doesn't have to be the death penalty."
"I promise you we did nothing wrong," Principal Huskey told the panel."I'm asking for mercy, I can deal with the fine."
The panel then denied mercy to the school voting 12-2 against reinstating the team's playoff run despite impassioned pleas from the school superintendent and coach.
On Friday, Ninth Circuit Judge Roger Young ordered a temporary restraining order on the South Carolina High School League's decision to rule a Goose Creek player ineligible and disqualify the team from the playoffs.
The ruling allowed the Gators to play Bluffton Friday night. They defeated Bluffton 35-25.
The SCHSL and Goose Creek officials are meeting to decide if the player in question qualifies for extraordinary circumstances that would extend his eligibility. The meeting is being held in open session.
If Goose Creek is found ineligible, the Gators will forfeit and Bluffton will move on.
On Friday, Judge Young said his ruling was based around questions surrounding the players eligibility.
Copyright 2012 WCSC. All rights reserved.
1111 Bull St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 799-1010
FCC Public File
EEO Report
Closed Captioning


text:
Note: This page lists resources on HDR photography and not only on the Photomatix software. For online information specific to Photomatix, please visit the support page first.
Online articles and tutorials
- HDR Tutorial - Learn how to create HDR images in Photomatix Pro 5 from Wojciech Toman.
- HDR Best Practices Guide starting with "Part I: In The Field" from Brian Matiash.
- HDR with Lightroom and Photomatix from LightroomFanatic.
- Photomatix Pro 4 tutorial by Ferrell McCollough, author of the "Complete guide to High Dynamic Range digital photography" book.
- HDR Images My Way: Leanne Cole shares her tips on processing an HDR image.
- A Plea For HDR: Informative essay on the HDR technique and its critics by Alexandre Buisse on the Luminous-Landscape website.
- Creating HDR Images, tips from Rick Sammon interviewed by Insider Secrets.
- HDR timelapse post-production workflow from Patryk Kizny, author of TheChapel (HDR timelapse).
- High Dynamic Range digital photography: Well documented article published in the Royal Photographic Society Journal, November 2006.
- FAQ on HDR images for photography
Video tutorials
- Taking bracketed photos for HDR: Video per camera model (Canon 600D & 5D, Nikon D7000 & D90, etc.)
- HDR Video Tutorial from Trey Ratcliff. Over 11 hours of video instruction for beginners and beyond.
- Beginner's Photomatix HDR Tutorial and Photomatix Pro 4.2 Tutorial from the everydayHDR.com website
- HDR and Photoshop: Colin Smith's guide to the world of HDR. The second edition is extended to 4 hours and updated for Photoshop CS5 and Photomatix 4.
- HDR Mastery: Ben Willmore's online class made into a DVD, showing step-by-step how to master HDR imaging.
- HDR Photography Made Easy: Tony Sweet shows all the steps in capturing and processing HDR images.
- Illuminating HDR by Mark S. Johnson: comprehensive guide on techniques for creating HDR images using Photomatix, Lightroom and Photoshop workflows, exploring both the technical and creative aspects of HDR.
- Top 10 Mistakes in HDR Processing from Trey Ratcliff.
- Complete guide to High Dynamic Range digital photography by Ferrell McCollough: beautifully illustrated and practically oriented guide, including many technical advices you will not find anywhere else.
- The HDRI Handbook 2.0 High Dynamic Range Imaging for Photographers and CG Artists by Christian Bloch: In-depth exploration of all aspects of HDR imaging and techniques, including practical tips, artist interviews, and step-by-step tutorials.
- Mastering HDR Photography by Michael Freeman: well documented and researched book, covering essential elements of HDR and tonemapping, illustrating theory with practical examples, and including case studies.
- Promote Control: advanced bracketing control for DSLRs. Particularly useful for HDR time-lapse and for cameras that have limited bracketing options.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A news conference to introduce Fletcher is scheduled for 4 p.m. today. "I'm absolutely convinced he's the right guy for that job," Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, who had Fletcher as his assistant GM in Anaheim, said during a telephone interview. "I don't mean to imply there weren't other worthy candidates, but he's ready for this. "He's worked with teams who have played in the Stanley Cup Finals three different times [Florida, Anaheim and Pittsburgh]. He missed a Cup by a year with us in Anaheim, and his paws were all over that team. He's a good judge of talent. He's done all the components of the GM job. He's negotiated player contracts, he's looked after farm systems, he's worked on amateur and professional scouting. He's basically done every job in the portfolio of being a GM."
The Wild's owner, Craig Leipold, took a hard look at his organization during a troubling season and, without hinting at his intentions or flogging anyone publicly, decided it was time to fire general manager Doug Risebrough. He did so, and immediately conducted a hiring process that proved exhaustive, logical and decisive. He interviewed the best up-and-coming GM candidates in the NHL, as well as a few old heads. He narrowed his search to the most outstanding candidates, and finally chose Fletcher, who possesses an impressive résumé, has worked with many of the best brains in the business, and is a cog in a championship-caliber franchise.
According to numerous sources, the Minnesota Wild have made their selection and owner Craig Leipold will make the announcement of the new General Manager Friday, May 22, at 4:00 pm CDT.
Unnamed sources have told IllegalCurve.com that David Conte will be named the next General Manager of the Minnesota Wild. Conte was the longtime Director of Scouting for the New Jersey Devils, as well, he held the title of Executive Vice President of the franchise. His work on the draft has been praised for many years and he has been seen as one of the most important members of the New Jersey Devils' front office for the past 25 seasons.
Pierre McGuire has become a prominent voice in hockey through years of blunt analysis from the broadcast booth. Now he's interested in running a team himself. The Minnesota Wild are evaluating their general manager opening, and McGuire is one of the finalists. He has played professionally in Europe, coached at the college level, and served in the NHL as a scout, assistant coach, assistant general manager and head coach. But McGuire's candidacy essentially comes from the nontraditional category. He hasn't been part of a team for 12 years, instead breaking down the game for Canada sports network TSN and more recently for U.S. viewers on NBC. That independent perspective, however, is the essence of his aspiration.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) I believe the Wild will complete its first interviews when owner Craig Leipold sits down with assistant GM and acting GM Tom Lynn. It makes sense. Lynn's been in Houston. Leipold's been in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Both will be in Milwaukee for Game 7 of the Houston-Milwaukee series, so I'm sure they'll sit down for Lynn's interview. After that, according to sources, Leipold, Jac Sperling and Matt Majka will cut the list to a handful of finalists who will be brought back for second interviews and tours of the offices and arena. Those finalists will likely include at least TSN analyst Pierre McGuire, Pittsburgh assistant GM Chuck Fletcher and Anaheim assistant GM Dave McNab.
One name emerged Tuesday that is clearly a serious candidate. On Saturday, sources tell me that owner Craig Leipold interviewed Ducks assistant GM David McNab. Here is the link to the story. McNab is an interesting candidate. He's another second generation hockey guy and is extremely respected. He's been with Anaheim since Day One and is largely responsible for the Ducks' always impressive collegiate crop, which has been an area where critics say the Wild must improve. McNab's signed Chris Kunitz, Andy McDonald, Dustin Penner, Ryan Shannon, Ryan Carter, Curtis Glencross and MacGregor Sharp out of college.
According to Michael Russo, NHL.com and NHL Network analyst Craig Button is very interested in the Minnesota Wild general manager position.
Hockey Wilderness evaluates Chuck Fletcher as a potential next general manager of the Minnesota Wild.
A look at Stan Bowman as a potential next general manager of the Minnesota Wild
As part of the new SB Nation launch, prior users will need to choose a permanent username, along with a new password.
Your username will be used to login to SB Nation going forward.
Please login to your Vox Media account. This account will be linked to your previously existing Eater account.
As part of the new SB Nation launch, prior MT authors will need to choose a new username and password.
Your username will be used to login to SB Nation going forward.
We'll email you a reset link.
If you signed up using a 3rd party account like Facebook or Twitter, please login with it instead.
You must be a member of Hockey Wilderness to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at Hockey Wilderness. You should read them.
You must be a member of Hockey Wilderness to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at Hockey Wilderness. You should read them.
Choose an available username to complete sign up.
In order to provide our users with a better overall experience, we ask for more information from Facebook when using it to login so that we can learn more about our audience and provide you with the best possible experience. We do not store specific user data and the sharing of it is not required to login with Facebook.


text:
- Mobile site
- E-Newsletters
- News feed
- Find us on Twitter
All the latest news and views from News Shopper
- Find us on Facebook
News Shopper
Like us on Facebook
UPDATE: Is the giant rat reported in Gravesend actually a rat? (From News Shopper)
Get involved: Send pictures, video, news and views - text NEWS SHOPPER to 80360 or email us
UPDATE: Is the giant rat reported in Gravesend actually a rat?
Updated 3:23pm Wednesday 16th April 2014 in News By Heloise Wood, reporter
A massive rat which was reported in Gravesend yesterday (April 15) sparked debate throughout the borough.
The dead-looking rodent was pictured on a pink spade and tweeted by BBC Radio 2 yesterday.
Debate has raged over whether the photo might be a totally different rodent altogether, one pest control expert saying it could be a rodent known a beaver-type animal known as a coypu.
Another animal specialist claims it is an "oversized, brown rat" mutated from the increase in food waste.
BBC Radio 2 posted a photo of the dead-looking rodent on a pink spade on Twitter, from a listener known as "Sarah" days after the Daily Mail reported rats "the size of small cats" are invading cities and are immune to poison.
Ben Johnson, who is director of Direct Pest Solution, based in Trosley Avenue, Gravesend, believes it is another animal altogether.
He told News Shopper: "I don't think it's a rat, I believe it's a coypu, a bit like a beaver.
"We certainly haven't had any reports of giant rats."
The coypu is a semi-aquatic rodent which lives alongside stretches of water.
It is originally from South America, but has now been introduced to Europe, North America, Asia and Africa.
However, rare breeds expert Wayne May, based in Dartford, believes the photo shows a rat.
He said: "The picture looks like a large, oversized brown rat due to current climate and the increase food waste.
"It is not uncommon to this species weighing around 1.5lbs or more in the UK
"Large rats are increasing being recorded."
News Shopper readers waded into the debate.
Former Labour MP John Austin tweeted: "Could be coypu if it has webbed hind feet.
"I've had Pâté de ragondin (copyu) in France. Very good."
Puddy Tat, known as @Catford_Cat, tweeted, perhaps not entirely seriously, that the picture showed a Siberian hamster.
Have you seen any giant rats in the News Shopper area? Send you photos to email@example.com or call 01689 885 721.
- GCSE results day: All the news and pictures
- PICTURED: Playday in Danson Park
- iPhone snatched from woman's hands while she travelled on Bromley train
- Chislehurst businessman talks about entering the notorious Dragon's Den with a card and a bunch of flowers
- Care agency leaks personal details of elderly and vulnerable people
Comments (8)
Please log in to enable comment sorting
4:26pm Tue 15 Apr 14
white rabbit9 says...
5:40pm Tue 15 Apr 14
mouthalmighty says...
11:59am Wed 16 Apr 14
cookster says...
mouthalmighty wrote:There in Gravesend
Where in gravesend?
Right there
A little rat with clogs on...
1:42pm Wed 16 Apr 14
white rabbit9 says...
2:26pm Wed 16 Apr 14
Malachai says...
2:49pm Wed 16 Apr 14
PaulErith says...
3:02pm Wed 16 Apr 14
Gypo.Joe says...
6:28am Thu 17 Apr 14
Witchkid says...
I fail to see the problem even if it is an extra-large rat, especially as it seems to be on the river bank. Rats clean up food waste and dead creatures which would otherwise rot and become fly-infested, so in effect they are nature's dustmen. Before the screams start about how many diseases they may carry, please remember that there is no other creature on earth that carries as many nasty diseases as humans.
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
Enter your Email Address and click 'Continue' Example: email@example.com Submit Cancel Forgot Password Close /GarnetHill/US/Global/Popups/forgot_password Enter your email address:
Please make your personalization selections below including entering characters (remember to scroll to ensure you are viewing all available options).
You have non valid characters in the {0} field.
The min length for the {0} field is {1}.
Please choose a {0} entry.
Personalization cost: {0}/each
View Images Item: Tell a Friend Ask A Specialist Live Chat false Ask A Specialist true false Add to wish List Additional Views Larger View Availability ADD TO CART Update Price Range: Additional Information: Zoom Viewer Close Garnet Hill
false pdp {"scheme":"product1_cr"}
false pdp {"scheme":"product2_cr"}
Faire Collection Catalina Necklace 4 4
Unique and pretty I purchased the necklace with plum/purple tones. It is very pretty with many things and has a very unique look. I have worn it with a dress and more casual tops. My only complaint is the closure. It's a cord loop I wonder if it will wear and break. Sometimes it is hard to open or close as it is almost too tight. Still, very lovely necklace. June 9, 2014
Statement Piece I purchased this necklace hoping it would look like an artisan design and I am not disappointed. Ordered the navy and it looks great on most necklines on navy and neutrals...nice contrast. My only concern is that the clasp will open and that I could lose this piece. The clasp is a simple, wide open loop of linen cord that goes around a medium sized bead. It slipped off once already but I like it too much to return so will figure out something to secure it better. June 1, 2014
Awesome look The only jewelry that I can wear are necklaces so I was excited to see this piece. I watched it for a while and then purchased it for a special occasion. I wore it with a black peplum top. It looked beautiful. It is a piece of art work. April 5, 2014
Unique! I have this necklace in black, brown, and beige, and I absolutely love it! It goes with a variety of outfits, it's unique, it's light, it's fun, and it's made well. I always get compliments on it. I just ordered another (in green). Can't wait to wear it! I just wish it was priced a bit lower. February 4, 2014
1-4 of 4
(1 Question : 1 Answer)
Product Q&A
Ask your questions. Share your answers.
« Back
1 answer
Is the navy necklace really navy, or is it black? It looks black in the photo, and one of the reviewers called it black.
Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Answer:The beads are a very deep navy color.
2 months, 3 weeks ago
1 of 1
1 of 1
Product:31985-Faire Collection Catalina Necklace


text:
The 2011-12 NFL preseason schedule is expected to be released at some point on Tuesday according to various reports.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay tweeted that the preseason schedule is coming and Pro Football Talk's Gregg Rosenthal has since confirmed that the preseason schedule, along with the national TV preseason games, will be announced on Tuesday.
This is good news and bad news for football fans.
It's good news because we finally have some actual football-related content to talk about. We've been so wrapped up in the NFL lockout that we forget that talking about the game of football isn't all about the court room.
It's bad news because, well, it reminds us that the game of football is being played in a court room right now. Until the lockout is resolved, there will not be any preseason games, so this is a reminder that football is still on hold.
So it's sort of bittersweet but we'll take it. Check back for the NFL preseason schedule sometime later on Tuesday.


text:
- Topics
- Countries
- Global
- Asia
- Central Asia
- East Asia & Pacific
- Middle East
- South Asia
- Africa
- East Africa
- Southern Africa
- West and Central Africa
- North Africa
- Latin America
- Caribbean
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Netherlands Antilles
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- Central America
- South America
- Caribbean
- Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Western Europe
- North America
- Oceania
- Resources
- Tools
- Organisations
- Groups
- About
- Users
The index below offers access to a diverse collection of land-related publications and resources related specifically to this country, which have been classified by contributing organizations.
Country land legislations: 2 entries
Treaties, laws and regulations on land and soil extracted from FAOLEX
Click to view all
African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Revised version).Date of entry: 12 Aug 2004 Last edit: 08 Dec 2007
Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.Date of entry: 08 Oct 2013 Last edit: 09 Jun 2014
FAO Land publications: 6 entries
Extracted from the FAO Corporate Document Repository
Click to view all
Eastern and Anglophone Western Africa Regional Assessment for the FAO Voluntary Guidelines on Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land and Other Natural ResourcesYear of Publication: 2010
Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food SecurityYear of Publication: 2012
Foodcrops and Shortages - No. 2 May 2004Year of Publication: 2004
Foodcrops and Shortages - No. 3 October 2005Year of Publication: 2005
Forest fires and the lawYear of Publication: 2009
NON-WOOD FOREST PRODUCTS IN AFRICA: A REGIONAL AND NATIONAL OVERVIEWYear of Publication: 2001
Established in 2007, the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) is the most comprehensive collection of quantitative data on governance in Africa. Compiled in partnership with experts from a...
On 9.9.1999, the Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity issued a Declaration (the Sirte Declaration) calling for the establishment of an African Union, with a view, inter...
[18/06/2013] Corridors pour la croissance agricole en Afrique et la Nouvelle Alliance pour la sécurité alimentaire et la nutrition: Qui en bénéficie, qui perd?
Ce bref rapport examine comment les gouvernements, les institutions financières internationales et les sociétés mondiales collaborent dans de nouveaux projets en Afrique (actuellement au Mozambique...
[18/06/2013] African Agricultural Growth Corridors and the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition. Who benefits, who loses?
This brief report looks at how governments, international finance institutions and global corporations are collaborating in major new projects in Africa (currently in Mozambique and Tanzania) to...
This paper analyses briefly the reasons why enclosures of the rangelands is taking place, the short and long term impact on different groups, and the technical and environmental issues. Examples are...
The main objective of this paper is to provide a) a presentation of the diversity of land related conflicts in Africa, b) an analysis of underlying causes of conflicts and experiences in conflict...
Repeated and lingering famine on the Horn of Africa has produced enormous pastoralist refugee populations in a region where livestock production is a major form of land use. Permanently settling...
[02/11/2011] The relationship between indigenous pastoralist resource tenure and state tenure in Somalia
Indigenous resource tenure systems in Africa have evolved to meet the constraints and opportunities of often difficult biophysical environments, while facilitating the operation of complex spatial...
Agricultural development projects in the fertile and most well watered areas of arid and semi arid Africa usually deny access to nomadic pastoralists whose production system and livelihood depend...
Time: 11:00 am Presenter(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, United States of America Contact/...


text:
Tupac Sighting in New Orleans
Here we go again. TMZ is claiming that Tupac Shakur has been spotted, this time in New Orleans. Even though we don't buy it, a supposed sighting of the late rapper is always worth a post. Just last month, a 2Pac look-a-like was seen at a Lil Wayne concert. If Pac was alive, he would be 37.
"Thirteen years after he was shot and 'killed' in Las Vegas … a man appearing to be 2pac was spotted in a bar on Bourbon Street last weekend," writes TMZ. "We were unable to get any sort of DNA evidence—but this photo is good enough for us."
See for yourself.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
106 Comments
Leave a Reply
©Copyright 2014 Rap-Up.com. Rap-Up® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.
A Member of Townsquare Music | Advertise


text:
Routes Sorted
L to R R to L Alpha
Taurus is an outstanding thin crack to lieback. The crux comes right off the ground, moving on good locks with smear feet. You can get a good nut, then small but solid gear. Pull the .11b crux to a stance. Then, climb the finger crack up, do some strenuous .10 lieback underclinging out left. Finish up a mantel and walk up the ramp to the chains.
This is just uphill from Farley, and just downhill from The Fracture.
Gear to 2".


text:
It's unfortunate that the University of Mississippi made national news last week because of protests following President Barack Obama's re-election.
The reports from campus were that 400 students gathered, some angry, some just curious. A few reportedly yelled racial slurs and photos showed someone set Obama Biden campaign signs on fire.
While this is a public relations nightmare for any University, it is especially troubling considering history and the racial strife at Ole Miss in the1960's.
From the reports, it seems this was an isolated incident caused by a few students who made some poor choices. It was comforting to hear from many students, white and black, that said this was not a true reflection of the Ole Miss they know today.
The night after the protest, an even larger gathering took place at Ole Miss. Some 600 students took part in a march which the organizer said she hoped would show the community that we stand together to change the image of Mississippi.
A lot of decisions have been made by the students that show their desire to have a racially and ethnically diverse campus. The student body president and the current homecoming queen are African American.
The post election incident at Ole Miss reminds us that despite how far we've come, like the rest of America, there remains much to be done to end racial discrimination. An isolated incident, should not take away from all that's has been achieved at Ole Miss in the past 50 years.
That's our opinion, we would like to hear yours. Email your thoughts to email@example.com, or post your comments below.
David VincentWLOX-TV General Manager
Copyright 2012 WLOX. All rights reserved
208 DeBuys Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 896-1313
FCC Public File
EEO Report
Closed Captioning


text:
Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V. : Retail - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report
Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V. : Retail - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report
Published: August 2013
Publisher: Canadean Ltd
Product ref: 177241
Pages: 39
Format: PDF
Delivery: By product vendor
"Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V. : Retail - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report" contains in depth information and data about the company and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries, employee biographies as well as competitive benchmarking data.
This report is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to access key information about "Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V."
The report utilizes a wide range of primary and secondary sources, which are analyzed and presented in a consistent and easily accessible format. Canadean strictly follows a standardized research methodology to ensure high levels of data quality and these characteristics guarantee a unique report.
• Examines and identifies key information and issues about "Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V." for business intelligence requirements.
• Studies and presents the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities (growth potential) and threats (competition). Strategic and operational business information is objectively reported.
• Provides data on company financial performance and competitive benchmarking.
• The profile also contains information on business operations, company history, major products and services, key employees, and locations and subsidiaries.
Reasons To Buy
• Quickly enhance your understanding of "Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V."
• Gain insight into the marketplace and a better understanding of internal and external factors which could impact the industry.
• Increase business/sales activities by understanding your competitors' businesses better.
• Recognize potential partnerships and suppliers.
Key Highlights
Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V. (Grupo Gigante) is a holding company, which operates specialty stores, restaurants and coffee shops through its subsidiaries. The product portfolio includes apparel, packaged and prepared food, office supplies, electronic goods, food and beverages, home décor and furnishing products, bakery and confectioneries, and furniture. It also provides services such as automobile services and home delivery. The company operates 387 outlets including 256 Office Depot retail stores, 13 The Home Store retail stores, 108 Toks family restaurants, seven Panda Express fast food restaurants and three Cup Stop coffee shops. In addition to in-stores, it sells merchandize online through e-commerce websites at www.officedepot.com.mx and www.thehomestore.com.mx. Furthermore, it manages real estate and property business under the banner Align Pro. Geographically, the company's operations span across Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Honduras and Colombia. Grupo Gigante is headquartered in Hidalgo, Mexico.
1 Business Analysis
1.1 Company Overview
1.2 Business Description
1.3 Major Products and Services
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit
2.2.2 Asset and Liabilities
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency
2.2.5 Solvency
2.2.6 Valuation
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking
2.3.1 Market Capitalization
2.3.2 Efficiency
2.3.3 Valuation
2.3.4 Turnover – Inventory and Asset
2.3.5 Liquidity
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy
4 SWOT Analysis
4.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview
4.2 Strengths
4.3 Weaknesses
4.4 Opportunities
4.5 Threats
5 Company Statement
6 History
7 Key Employees
8 Key Employee Biographies
9 Locations and Subsidiaries
9.1 Head Office
9.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries
10 Appendix
10.1 Methodology
10.2 Ratio Definitions
10.3 Disclaimer
List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim
Table 4: Key Capital Market Indicators
Table 5: History
Table 6: Key Employees
Table 7: Key Employee Biographies
Table 8: Subsidiaries
List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue and Operating Profit
Figure 2: Financial Position
Figure 3: Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio
Figure 4: Operational Efficiency
Figure 5: Solvency
Figure 6: Valuation
Figure 7: Market Capitalization
Figure 8: Efficiency
Figure 9: Valuation
Figure 10: Turnover – Inventory and Asset
Figure 11: Liquidity
Need help before you order?
+44 (0)1527 573 618
9:00am - 5:30pm Mon - Fri
Related research categories
By company: SWOT analysis
Or contact our research team
We want to meet your research requirements. Let us know what you need, how to contact you and we will do the rest.


text: A compilation of over 150 recipes from the extended DePhillips Family. This cookbook includes appetizers, soups, salads, sides, entrees, drinks, dressings & marinades. All of them tried and true by a member of the family, so they are sure to be wonderful! This cookbook is a tribute to Milo & Mary DePhillips, and their legacy that carries on through their family.


text:
Ninety public health agencies across Illinois will share $3.4 million in West Nile virus grant money from the state Department of Public Health.
The money is to be used for prevention programming, testing birds and mosquitoes for West Nile virus and controlling mosquitoes. Funds also can be used to inform the public about the virus and investigate human cases of the virus.
Department of Public Health director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck said local health department need resources to fight the virus.
Last year Illinois had 290 human cases of West Nile virus and 12 deaths.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Follow @fox32news
KTBC FOX 7119 East 10th StreetAustin, TX 78701Phone: (512) 476-7777Fax: (512) 495-7001


text:
Random photos from a weekend full of trains…
I hope everyone had a spectacular weekend… Although I managed to get slightly sunburnt, we certainly had some lovely weather! Maybe you even partook in some of the events for National Train Day in Grand Central? I saw quite a few of you there, apologies to the folks I never got a chance to meet up with and say hi.
My weekend was quite full with Train Day festivities, as well as my first photographic foray to the foreign territory that is the Hudson Line. At Poughkeepsie I achieved the milestone of my 100th Metro-North station photographed. When you think about it, I mostly take pictures of stations, not trains (though stations do look better when there are trains present). But there was certainly an exception to that over the weekend, as I managed to snap quite an array of trains in various places along all three lines. Want to know how my weekend was? It is far easier to show you in photographs than it is in words – so here is a little bit of randomness from the past few days.
Tags: acela, amtrak, danbury, danbury railway museum, goldens bridge, grand central, metro north, mott haven, national train day, patterson, scarborough, towner's


text:
The wait is over! Download the BeerAdvocate app on iTunes or Google Play now.
Get 12 issues / year of BeerAdvocate magazine for only $9.99!
I.P.A. - E.J. Phair Brewing Company
No picture uploaded.
Have one? Upload it now.
Ratings: 13 | Reviews: 11 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by ngandhi:
2.95/5 rDev -12.2%
Strippingly clean yeast and soapy hops. No midpalate. Hops overtake the malt (which, at least from the color, looks promising) and then gives nothing outside of a calm spiciness in flavor. Decidedly mild and British -- certainly not faulted for that alone -- but overall character less. Some residual sweetness on the finish makes this interesting, but with no emerging flavors this beer fails to ever take a chance. It is satisfied with the general title of beer.
The overall bitterness is adequate, the cask-like appearance is near-perfect, and the focus is clearly hops over malt which is everything an IPA need be. But in this modern world of craft beer, any honest brewer has the obligation to make her beer original and, if not original, at least interesting. This is fine for a neighborhood brewhouse, but has no business being released commercially.
Relax, relax.
09-26-2004 02:09:16 | More by ngandhi
More User Reviews:
4.1/5 rDev +22%
12 oz. bottle, pours a blond hazy caramel color with some substance and a three inch head.
Smell is not significant with an aroma of sweet malt and hops.
Taste is hoppy with hints of pine.
Mouthfeel is smooth with an even carbonation throughout.
Drinkability is good, watch out for the seven percent.
12-08-2004 23:01:46 | More by Troyone
2.5/5 rDev -25.6%
Picked up a 6 pack of 12 oz bottles from Monument Liquor in Concord, CA. Poured into a pint glass.
3/4 of an inch of bubbly (non frothy) slightly off white head that disappears quickly. Lightly carbonated. Light copper yellow transparent hue. Minimal lacing.
At first smell, I thought this one had gone bad, but then I quickly tasted and realized that this is how it is supposed to smell. Very grassy, leafy, green and earthy smelling hops matched with an almost buttery biscuit-esque malt aroma. Hints of straw and corn as well. Doesn't smell like an APA or IPA at all.
The taste of this one is actually not that bad (especially considering the unpleasant smell). Despite this, I am not sure how this one fits into the IPA style. Grassy hops and sweet malts.
A watery yet murky finish that has the taste of low quality hops. Lighter body. Lightly carbonated.
Goes down like water, but the below average quality makes it tough to want to keep going.
07-17-2008 01:53:23 | More by ibbjamin
4.03/5 rDev +19.9%
What a difference a fresh beer makes. I bought this sample from the brewer himself. A deep amber with a thick foamy head that left solid rings of lace. Nice subtle hop aroma, taste was tilted more towards the English style. Smooth and malty with good but not over the top hops. A damm good alternative to some of the fine west coast ultra hoppy IPA"s. Very drinkable and I enjoyed it much more this time around. Check out this small breweries drinkable beers.
06-05-2003 19:56:29 | More by Mark
2.95/5 rDev -12.2%
This was not what i expected. Slightly orangeish golden color. Not especially hoppy. It was "rated" well, both here, and at bevmo, where i bought it. It was an "adequate" IPA, just not great. In fact if this was called an English IPA I'd feel much better about this beer
04-19-2006 02:32:45 | More by ReDave
3.45/5 rDev +2.7%
12 oz. bottle- color of gold , with a decent off white head - nose of floral hops, slight grapefruit, and malt taste of mild hops (floral), slight chocolate malt, and citrus- body is medium, smooth , and with medium high carbonation aftertaste of hops, some vegetation
08-14-2007 23:46:33 | More by stephendr
3.83/5 rDev +14%
Presentation: 12 ounce bottle with a rather fancy looking cream, dark blue and gold label. A dark blue shield with a gold colored bird of some kind in the middle. Has the words India Pale Ale in gold lettering also above the shield. No strength or freshness listed.
Appearance: The body has a really attractive color. A deep-fried golden color with a dark orange hue when back-lit. Some slow streamers, not many, but it is exceptionally clear. Sadly it poured with minimal carbonation and only a smallish broken collar off-white head remained as I finished the 12ounces into my Pint Glass.
Nose: Restrained, even as I returned to mark the nose half the way through the beer when it warmed, it was still reticent to reveal anything more than toasty malts and yeast mixed with a light floral hop character when deeply inhaled.
Taste: Much better than the nose would lead me to believe. The low carbonation levels dont bother me too much especially now that I have tasted the beer. Gorgeous malts in the beginning, soft and fruity they are a good scene setter for the middling hops. The hops are not biting, nor are they crisp, but almost stale in their character, not a bad thing just different. The finish is bitter, low key but nevertheless, the bitterness does linger in the middle of the tongue for quite some time after the swallow. A nice IPA, I like the balance of malts in this offering.
Mouthfeel: Nice mouthfeel, which again surprised me, given the low conditioning in this bottled offering. A soft IPA, it sits in the mouth easily. Doesnt feel like a 7% beer though
Drinkability: Not too much to distract me from drinking this at all. It looked and felt like I was drinking a flat-ish Cask beer at times. Pretty easy to down, but the lack of conditioning would be a draw back for me personally after several of these.
Overall: A Phair attempt and a nice IPA. Maybe a bigger nose and a tad more conditioning would help though.
Thanks to EyeChartBrew for this one. Cheers Mate!
12-09-2003 07:56:48 | More by TheLongBeachBum
3.38/5 rDev +0.6%
12/28/04- Purchased at Jackson's Wine and Spirits in Lafayette, CA
Presentation- 12 oz nice looking bottle with no ex. date. Poured into my Englander pint glass.
Appearance- Never have I seen a beer this color before. It looks identical to a pour of ocean spray cranberry-white peach juice. Created no head whatsoever and very minimal lacing.
Smell- A bit on the sour side. Some sweet and fruity hops linger.
Taste- LongBeachBum called this one to a T. This tastes like it's either falt or like something you would get on cask. It literally has no carbonation. If you picture yourself drinking it on cask, it probably would seem a bit better. It has the hops and the fruity flavors, but just like my last review; nothing striking about this one.
Mouthfeel- Thin and watery...see above.
Drinkability- Not to keen on this one. Have had much better ones than this. I need a bit of carbonation in my bottled IPA's.
12-29-2004 04:35:41 | More by GClarkage
3.25/5 rDev -3.3%
08-19-2012 01:04:46 | More by Paige
3.43/5 rDev +2.1%
Orange gold color. Small white foamy head. Aroma is grapefruity, piney and fruity. A medium bodied IPA. Malts are fruity and sweet. Hops are grapefruity and piney and very pronounced. Nicely balanced. Smooth taste. There is a fairly strong alcohol bite at the finish, which is kind of surprising as the beer is only 7% ABV. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is bitter.
03-06-2004 01:31:31 | More by beerguy101
3.5/5 rDev +4.2%
08-19-2014 17:11:54 | More by Nbdreher
2.73/5 rDev -18.8%
Thanks to fartingdog for this California IPA. Clear, with a deep copper appearance, the head is a nice 1/2 inch of fluff that creates minor lacing throughout. The nose is clean with light hops and candy sweet caramel malt, unfortunately it's awfully faint. The taste, with toasty malt flavors and resiny hops, also is not very exciting. The bitterness isn't present enough for an IPA and it comes off a bit too sweet in the finish. The carbonation is low, and makes it seem watery for a moderately thick beer. I thought this brew looked good from the start, but just went downhill from there...
10-29-2006 04:41:33 | More by bennetj17
3.6/5 rDev +7.1%
I saw this six pack, I noticed the quail caps which i have been using to bottle my own beer. So I sort of wanted to get this. One of the beers has a Gold Metal carboard ribbion, best English Ipa for 2003 at the GABF. And I like the pretty classy packaging. Ya so this all adds up to one impusle buy.
Appearance: very clear looking beer. it's a light orange color, looks nice. Suprisingly light, since the brewery claims that 6 malts were used.
smell: mostly malts, hops no where to be found.
taste: the malt bill is alot, I checked the website, to confirm the 6 malts. Ya, way too much character. The beer is nice and mellow and it grew on me. this is a pretty good beer, but don't expect a california stlye ipa, the hops and malt are equal ground here.
mouthfeel: very watery, but it sort of works here
drinkability: well damn drinkable considering it's flaws. I look forward to posting another reivew when I have this fresh on tap in Concord.
12-13-2005 06:35:07 | More by pjwilson
I.P.A. from E.J. Phair Brewing Company
80 out of 100 based on 13 ratings.


text:
Welcome back you! Yes, the Roker Report Podcast has returned for a second week!
Thank you to everyone who has downloaded it so far, and please keep spreading the word. We rode high in the iTunes Charts last week, and would love to climb even higher, but we can't do that without your help, so as said, please keep telling people about us, the best SAFC Podcast you'll come across.
On the show this week, the host (that's me) was joined once again by Michael Graham, and making his pod debut, Dan Williams.
We went over some bits of news, for some inexplicable reason I did an impression of Jean M'Voto, and confessed my love for a former SAFC player. Plus we previewed the Birmingham City game, as well as talking about where the bloody hell it's all going wrong for our club.
So go on, get yourself involved! We're on iTunes right now, which is probably the easiest way. If you want the MP3 independently of iTunes, or use some sort of other device, you can get it right here.
I do strongly reccomend iTunes though of course... and here's the link if you're not already subscribed!...
Enjoy the show everyone! We'll be back every Thursday.


text:
TwoCan in Pawleys Island
- bedrooms 5
- baths 4
- sleeps 12
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community North Litchfield
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,250 - $ 2,500 / week
$ 2,500 - $ 3,500 / month
vacation rental description
- Updated beach home, one block off ocean in N. Litchfield Beach - 3-minute direct line to beach.
- Use of golf cart included with deposit.
- Large covered porch with eating area and banquet grill.
- Two master bedrooms, 2 fireplaces. Upper level includes a peek at the ocean from the game room that's a great get away for kids or adults.
- All conveniences including cable, wireless high-speed internet, flat screen TVs (5), outside hot/cold shower.
- Plenty of parking and fenced-in backyard.
vacation rental location
property availability
- dates with deals
- unavailable dates
Last modified on 08-17-2014 at 5:01 PM.
email owner view full calendar
Bob LaMotte 803 513-3200
house rental amenities
- Five bedrooms + sleeping porch; 1 on lower level, 2 on main floor (+ sleeping porch w/ 2 twin beds), 2 on second level.
- Three bathrooms; 1 on lower level, 1 on main level, 2 on second level.
- Beds; 4 Twin, 3 Queens, 1 California King, 1 Trundle that pulls out to 2 additional twin beds.
- Check in time is between 4 p.m. Linens included and beds are made for you.
- Check out time is 10 a.m. Maximum occupancy 12. Security Deposit required.
activities and attractions in Pawleys Island South Carolina
Relax on one of the best beaches on the East Coast !! Golf courses and restaurants abound.
The best seafood on the coast in Murrells Inlet, SC is just 5 minutes North.
Myrtle Beach is a short 20 minute drive North.
Only 1 mile south of Brookgreen Gardens.
Access to the Waccamaw River 10 minutes away.
Fabulous shopping at the Hammock Shops and many, many more!
vacation rental rates
Primary season is June 1 - August 15.
Off season rates begin August 15 through the end of May.
Bob LaMotte 803 513-3200
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Pawleys Island
- Relax on beautiful beaches
- Dine in great restaurants
- Golf
- Visit Brookgreen Gardens
- Shop
Top things to do on a budget
- Sit on the beach
- Swim in the ocean
- Bike on trail to Murrells Inlet
- Walk on the beach
- Read
Top things to do with a family
- Beach
- Bike along great trail
- Shop
- Rent a Kayak
- Rent Jet Skiis at Murrells Inlet
Bob LaMotte , owner


text:
Interested in saving a few bucks this holiday season? Check our Cricket's new money saving infographic to learn how your cell phone can save you in ways you never thought possible!
Top five tips for using your mobile phone to save money:
Cell phones have revolutionized the way that people live. Since you can receive calls no matter where you are, you don't have to stay in your office all day waiting for an important call. You can also keep closer ties to your family. Instead of running through the neighborhood looking for your kids, you just pick up the phone and dial a number.
Many people have dropped their electronics into water, due to the small, convenient size of them. Sometimes, a cellular device that has been submerged in water can be fixed or salvaged, as long as it is taken care of immediately.
10. Closing applications on your cell phone when not using them can improve the life of your battery. (Also, downloading a "task manager" is a useful app to manage apps running in background that may be using up battery life you didn't know about)
Android™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. The Android Robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google for use according to terms described in the Creative Common 3.0 Attribution License.
Get sales and other offers in your area, and insider updates on
phones, games, music, and more.
Visit us on Facebook, make comments and share links.
Follow Cricket's Tweets!
Check out event photos on Flickr.
Watch the latest event videos and commercials.
learn more


text:
Villanova's Andy Talley expects the playoffs again in 2014
Villanova's Andy Talley has been the head coach of the Wildcat's football team for 28 season and has seen a little of everything. Sporting a 191-121-1 career record, the Bryn Mawr native has led Villanova to eight conference titles in four different conferences. In 2009, the Wildcats won the FCS National Championship over Montana. The coach recently talked to Metro about everything from recruiting to facing FBS teams, to perhaps joining a major FBS conference.
It sounds like you had a very productive signing day. How are you feeling looking over your incoming freshman class?
I think what happens with the recruiting every year at this level, because you don't have 25 [scholarships] like the [FBS] schools do, you try to cover the areas where you have players graduating and you have slots. We needed one quarterback and I think we got a really good one early in Zach Bednarczyk, and we needed two offensive line men, one receiver, a slot running back and a true running back. You kind of recruit according to positional integrity.
Aside from incoming freshmen, why is this time of year important for a college football program?
Right now, ever since they came back in January you are trying to get them ready for spring practice. You have 15 days coming up of spring ball, and in the mean time, in addition to getting them ready conditioning-wise, you are trying to get everybody bigger, stronger and faster in the offseason. It's a very critical time for the growth period of a lot of these guys to continue to try and reach their potential physically. All of those components you are looking for in the fall, you're looking for those players who are on the rise to fit into the scheme.
Boston College is a tough way to start a season. Are you excited for the match up?
We always open up with a [FBS] team, and it's extremely difficult to beat those guys. They are a rough group to play away. You play that game for money, its a money game. I have never been for those games because nine times out of 10 you lose. We've beaten Rutgers and Temple a couple times, but when you're playing Boston College, Syracuse, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, you're probably going to get beat.
Talk of Villanova being an FBS program has mostly dissipated. It it still something the future might hold?
I think we're going to [remain] an FCS team. There was a lot of drama about the Big East splitting up, and now that they have settled down to really a basketball league, and Villanova basketball is a big part of that, I don't think there is the push now to go [FBS]. There really is no reason to if we are happy at the FCS level, it's a level we can compete in year in and year out, and I think that issue has gone by the boards. We are looking forward to being one of the better teams in the country in FCS.
What are your early expectations for 2014?
This season was really disappointing. We averaged 30 points per game offensively and we gave up 22, and normally with those numbers you win eight games. We lost the New Hampshire game by one, the Maine game by three and the Fordham game by three. We had a lot of injuries and they came at the wrong time for us. The way our schedule fell, we ended up playing the really good teams in a row and on the road. We ended up 5-3 in the [Colonial Athletic Conference], 6-2 would have gotten us into the playoffs.
Can close losses like that help a team get hungry and more experienced?
You use it as a motivator. My conversation with the team was that if we had won one one-point gamer we would have been in the playoffs… One of the things we need to accomplish as a program is that when we get into those one, two or three point games we win them.
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held weighs ins for UFC on FOX 6 earlier today (Jan. 25, 2013), and saw all 22 fighters scheduled to compete on the card make weight, which means the 11-bout card that goes down tomorrow night (Jan. 26, 2013) at the United Center in Chicago is now official.
Conclusion of the weigh ins means tomorrow night's fights, headlined by a flyweight championship contest of Demetrious Johnson vs. John Dodson, are one-step closer to becoming a reality. All that remains are the winners and losers to be determined inside the octagon tomorrow night live and free on FOX.
For our complete "Johnson vs. Dodson" text results and live blog click here.
See "Mighty Mouse" and "The Magician," plus Quinton Jackson, Glover Teixeira, Donald Cerrone and Anthony Pettis face off at today's weigh in event here.
Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the UFC on FOX 6 main card action below, which is slated to start promptly at 8 p.m. ET. Up-to-the-minute updates will begin to flow earlier than that around 4:30 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook and FUEL TV.
For more on the upcoming UFC on FOX 6: "Johnson vs. Dodson" fight card be sure to check out our comprehensive news archive right here.


text:
Timeless images of Montana - it's many moods, landscape and wildlife portrayed through seasonal change.
Acerca del autorRick & Dody Sheremeta
alpenglowpro Somers, MT, USA
"The simplicity and beauty of the world around is what inspires us and touches our souls. For us, the quest to explore the great out-of-doors is akin to a treasure hunt – there's the potential for something new to be found each time we venture out. We're therefore happiest to be outside, and it really makes our day when we can observe, and capture with our cameras, something new and exciting." Recent transplant from Florida, Rick and Dody are now based in Northwestern Montana. Rick holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering, and Dody is currently working on her degree. They are essentially self-taught photographers. Rick is a frequent contributors to Outdoor Photographer. Their articles and photos have also appeared in Shutterbug, Women in the Outdoors, Viewfinder, Distinctly Montana and Tamron U.S.A.'s Pro Learning Center. Their images have also appeared in numerous newspapers, websites and other advertizing media throughout the world.
Fecha de publicación 30 de noviembre de 2007
Dimensiones Apaisado estándar 80 páginas Papel estándar
Categoría Viajes
Etiquetas rocky mountains, ghost towns, glacier national park, jewel basin, montana, mountains, rockies, wildlife, lakes, elk, deer, moose, birds, coyote, bison, landscapes
Comentarios (0)
Comentario publicado.
Conéctese o cree una cuenta para publicar un comentario.


text:
click for more options
Bed & Breakfasts Murray-Riverina |
Holiday Houses Murray-Riverina |
Cottages Murray-Riverina |
Holiday Rentals Murray-Riverina |
Caravan Parks Murray-Riverina |
Pet Friendly Murray-Riverina
'One of the best websites
to "find an escape"'
Sunday Herald Sun
Become our friend on
Powered by Occupancy.com. Copyright © 1999-2014
Occupancy Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. TakeABreak, Take A Break Away and the Take
A Break logo are trademarks of Occupancy Pty Ltd (ACN 109 691 929)
Occupancy.com Group: takeabreak.com.au, rentahome.com.au and HolidayInspirations.com.au.


text:
Defensive tackle Chris Hovan picked the right place to revive his floundering NFL career. He needs the coaching that can get his game back on track in Tampa Bay, and the Bucs have a need for defensive tackles.
After five years in Minnesota, the former first-round draft pick out of Boston College fell out of favor with the Vikings and was released this offseason. Hovan, a former starter who was relegated to backup duty over the past two seasons, is excited about moving on and being a Buccaneer.
"It was a situation that just turned sour in the end," Hovan said after racking up 188 tackles and 17 sacks in his five seasons in Minnesota. "We moved our separate ways. I'm just thankful I'm down here playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."
After sitting out on the free agent market for a few weeks, Hovan was not only glad to finally have a team interested in signing him, but he was happy that it was the right team in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
"It's a great opportunity," Hovan said. "I thank the Buccaneers organization and staff for giving me the chance to come down here and prove myself again working under the best defensive line coach in the league (in Rod Marinelli) and Monte Kiffin and Jon Gruden.
"It was the right fit and I had to make sure I had to be in the right position to be coached the best I could be. That's the situation I'm in and I want to take advantage of it. I don't care what anybody has said about me in the past or what I've done. I've got to prove myself all over again."
Hovan hopes to revive his career under the tutelage of Marinelli, who has helped mold defensive tackle Warren Sapp into a Hall of Famer, coached defensive end Simeon Rice to the next level and resurrected the career of former journeyman defensive end Greg Spires.
"This scheme fits what I can bring to the team," Hovan said. "Working under Rod Marinelli - I can't say enough about the guy. He's going to make me play my optimum best."
While the tattooed, 6-foot-2, 296-pounder has played the three technique under tackle spot in Minnesota, he will strictly play at nose tackle in Tampa Bay and compete with Damien Gregory for right to replace Chartric Darby, who moved on to Seattle in free agency.
"He's a nose tackle all the way," Kiffin said. "He's played three-technique with the Vikings, but we were straight with him when we brought him here. We said you are coming here to be a one (technique player) because we lost Darby. We have Gregory, but he won't be ready until July. We needed to get somebody in here.
"All I can go by is that he had a really good workout when he came down here last week," Kiffin said. "We really liked the way he interviewed. He seemed sincere. I had coached with the Vikings and talked to some people and the thing that caught my attention was that he loves football. What went on before is really none of my business. I know he loves football and he works extremely hard and he's very hungry right now. I think he's excited about being here. I'm glad he's here."
Hovan is a high-motor defensive tackle who has some talent, but gets by more with his relentless playing style and unbridled energy.
"I'm kind of mild-mannered off the field, but on the field I'm kind of crazy," Hovan said.
Just how crazy?
"You'll see on game day," Hovan said."
If you liked this story, be sure to get the inside scoop and more detailed information on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offseason plans regarding roster changes, free agency and the NFL Draft with a Pewter Insider premium subscription. uccaneers merchandise in the world.


text:
Top Picks
VIDEO: 11 teammates testified in case against Armstrong
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says 11 of Lance Armstrong's former teammates testified against him in its investigation of the cyclist, revealing 'the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen.'
- Top Picks
Are the world's great cities ready for rising waters and freak storms?
The list of metropoles threatened by rising seas and freak storms is alarmingly long, if (from a U.S. viewpoint) reassuringly international.
How the world would vote in the U.S. election
Sure, polling may suggest that the world isn't following the 2012 U.S. election as closely as it did the 2008 presidential race, but that doesn't mean people overseas don't care about the campaign's outcome.
Talking to kids about elections - without bias
As much as we might want the election to be over, in these last few days of the campaign, there's a real opportunity for parents to help educate the next generation of voters.
Viral video: 4-year-old moved to tears over too much election talk
A 4-year-old girl from Colorado tells her mother she's tired of hearing about "Bronco Bamma and Mitt Romney." Elizabeth Evans told ABC News that her daughter, Abigael, had been listening to election coverage on NPR in the car after daycare when she got upset.
Sandy leaves devastation behind in N.Y., N.J.
Sandy, the hybrid hurricane/nor'easter, began to lose steam Tuesday as it drifted across Pennsylvania and veered toward Canada. But the damage was done, and it will go down as a historic storm.
Survivor cat reunites with family 17 months after tornado
The Kent family resigned themselves to life without their beloved cat, Simba, when a powerful tornado destroyed their home on May 22, 2011.
What growing tablet market means for gadget-lovers
This holiday season is turning into a battle among tech giants for the hand-held computer that every tech geek, executive, student and child will be carrying around next year.
Regulators, accreditors go after online colleges
The rising cost of college may change with the innovative use of new technologies, which show promise in offering high-quality instruction at a low cost. Unfortunately, government regulation and accrediting organizations may slow that progress.
Sandy moves west, leaving devastation, deaths in its wake
The Atlantic superstorm Sandy churned across Pennsylvania Tuesday after blacking out much of southern Manhattan and leaving a trail of flooding, death and destruction along the East Coast.
VIDEO: Sandy brings more snow to Appalachian Mountains
Snow continues to fall in the Appalachian Mountains thanks to superstorm Sandy, leaving an estimated 150,000 people without power.
- More Top Picks Headlines
- Are the world's great cities ready for rising waters and freak storms?


text:
Facebook Releases Part of its Source Code
The Facebook social network has released part of its source code under the "Facebook Open Platform" label, including the F8 developer platform which was released one year ago.
The source code comprises a "snapshot of the infrastructure on which Facebook is based" and includes the API infrastructure and the FQL (Facebook Query Language) Parser, FBML (Facebook Markup Language), and (Facebook JavaScript).
Facebook has placed the component under the MPL (Mozilla Public License) and CPAL (Common Public Attribution License) Open Source licenses, which OSI (Open Source Initiative) regards to be genuine Open Source licenses. According to a statement this is a step by the operators to give something back to the community, which has requested more tools and information. At the same time, the people behind Facebook hope that creative users will use the platform in ways that they had never thought of.
This code release is just the first step as Facebook will be releasing more source code in future. . Facebook Open Platform can be downloaded from this website as a zipped tarball.
Issue 167/2014
Buy this issue as a PDF
Tag Cloud
Tool Predicts Which Websites Will be Compromised
Carnegie Mellon researchers say 3 million pages could fall down the phishing hole in the next year.
SSH Key Management Guidelines
The US government rolls new best-practice rules for protecting SSH.
Knoppix 7.4 Released
Klaus Knopper announces the latest version of his iconic Live Linux system.
PHP Attack Puts WordPress and Drupal at Risk
All websites that use these popular CMS tools could be vulnerable to denial of service attacks if users don't install the updates.
Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
Drone Brain Goes Open Source
DARPA and NICTA release the code for the ultra-secure microkernel system used in aerial drones.
Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.
Microsoft Grabs No-IP.com Domains
Redmond rushes in to root out alleged malware haven.
Firefox Steps into 3D
New initiative will bring futuristic virtual reality effects to the web surfing experience.


text:
Police seeking art thief
Scottsbluff Police are looking for a woman who took a $200 piece of art from the Harms Center at Western Nebraska Community College.
olice Captain Brian Wasson says the print of the Scotts Bluff National Monument was taken February 15th by a woman wearing sun glasses, a black hat and carrying a cane. Wasson says the art was one of the pieces on display.
Wasson says staff at the building were unsure the woman was the owner and did not take any action. The theft was not reported until Monday of this week. Surveillance did capture the woman leaving the building.
Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call Scottsbluff Police at 630-6261 or contact Crimestoppers at 632-7867 (STOP).
© 2014 Rural Radio Network. All rights reserved. Republishing, rebroadcasting, rewriting, redistributing prohibited. Copyright Information


text:
Jean Mauzy
Rushville Republican
As a figure of speech, the title of this article is usually stated as a declaration that someone has been out of touch in some way. "Where have you been for the past 20 years?" has been spouted off the lips of many people as they seek to imply a fault in another person's awareness of what's going on around them. Sometimes offered in jest but other times not, the idea of looking back to where you have actually been for the past 20 years can be quite enlightening.
As a new year approaches, there's something sentimental about reflecting on previous journeys. From the physical standpoint of where we have been, it's doubtful anything meaningful could come from retelling where your body was residing at any certain time. However, if we perform 20 years worth of soul-searching on where our mind has been in conjunction with what was going on in our lives, something more valuable will be revealed.
Performing such a task may not be for the faint of heart because self-talk is not necessarily easy. To be successful, one must be truthful with his or her own self. There is no room for flowering up any alleged pitfalls in order to offer an explanation of why you were where you were. In short, the truth can hurt even those that lived with the best of intentions in their hearts.
Ask yourself if have you always physically been where you should have been and the answer is likely to be negative. We miss important dates in people's lives because we simply forget or because we are busy doing something else. We don't visit others often enough because we can't seem to find the time. Things come up, disrupting our intentions and our plans but we move forward pledging to ˜get it right" the next time. We justify our errors in order to offset the disappointment in ourselves. But, the next time comes and we often go through the same sequence again. This cycle creates a heavy invisible weight that many of us carry around.
To note, I would be wrong to suggest that physical presence has no connection whatsoever to the statement of where we have been for the past 20 years. In perspective, we can be at some physical location but not really be there at all in our heart and mind. We show up for appearances only. Likewise, we can physically be far removed from others but actually be right by them in heart and mind. We pray, we worry, and we feel sorrow for those we love but cannot be near. Our minds hold the truth to where we really are at any given point and time in our life.
Recently, I was put the task of discovering where I have been for the past 20 years. I have been many, many places and seen many, many things, both literally and figuratively. At times I may have been sitting right next to someone but at the same moment was so awash with anxiety that I was nowhere near being involved in the environment, my mind was racing to other places. At other times I was far away from those I love but within my inner being I was so close to them as I sent silent heartfelt prayers and hope for their wellbeing.
More personally, there were times when I was self-involved in the doings of my life but that didn't mean I stopped caring about others. I neglected and let duties fall upon what I knew were capable hands. I tried to justify because I was busy raising small children and working on goals but even so, the silent weight of guilt lingered nearby. The guilt was not only for my neglect and how it might make others feel but for me and what I was missing out on that could never be returned---time spent with those you love.
Time moves on and circumstances change. I free up more time when I know without doubt that my presence is highly needed. I stop taking for granted that others will be giving the kind of capable care that I deem appropriate. Both physically and mentally, I take great strides to try and rearrange where I am. Importance of someone else's matter takes precedence over any issues of mine. As people often do, we also put other's needs far above our own, usually thinking of our needs last.
If any of my ramblings seem familiar, it's because these are the types of flaws many of us possess if we are honest with ourselves. At the same time though, we also come to realize that throughout the years, much of our time is spent meeting demands of others. We cater to children, spouses, teachers, coaches, clubs, and so on. Sometimes it may seem that the only thing we do offer to ourselves is the guilt over not meeting our own needs and one of those needs we have may be centered on what we know we have neglected. It's a difficult path we travel in this life sometimes. What does it all mean?
Turmoil within your inner being is never a good thing but it's a necessary at times. Understanding turmoil can create change. Commitment to what is most important that fits in with your life circumstances at any given moment will define who you are. It shouldn't matter if others wonder where you have physically been for the past 20 years as long as you know where your mind was.
If you want to live with no regrets, it's never too late to take care of those things most important to you. If you can and when you can, be physically and mentally available concurrently. Others will notice and you will too, once you take an honest trip back to discover where you have been for the past 20 years.
Holidays can be sentimental days and so I end with these final thoughts. Whether you are near or far in physical being, offer mental knowledge to those you love that you are there for them. Thank those who shouldered responsibilities in your absence. Find peace in knowing that your imperfections are not a large as you and others may believe they are.
I wish peace and happiness for my family and for my readers this holiday season. Don't fret over where you have been for the past 20 years; just know where you are today.


text:
FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour
breaks new borders with maiden trip to Morocco
The FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour
arrives on the shores of Morocco for the first time in its 22-year
history in October as the circuit continues to break into new
The north-African country has only ever
welcomed FIVB beach volleyball action on three previous occasions,
with FIVB challengers being held in the country in 2004, 2005 and
2006 and is only the second country on the continent to stage a
World Tour event following tournaments in Cape Town and Durban,
South Africa.
A bustling tourist city, Agadir sits on the
coast and is a regular destination for European holiday makers.
Famous for its sea food it has a population of over 200,000 and is
close to the foot of the Atlas Mountains.


text: Ideally located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's main business and shopping district, Quality Hotel City Centre is located close to many of the city's key attractions as well as public transportation. This four-star property features tastefully-furnished and superbly-comfortable accommodation which befits the hotel's name. With all basic and individual needs well catered for, Quality Hotel is not just 'quality' by name, but also by the standard of offerings and level of service it offers to its guests.


text:
Salem College Wins 2012-2013 GSAC President's Cup
May 03, 2013
ATLANTA, Ga. - The Great South Athletics Conference has released the final President's Cup standings for 2012-13 and Salem College narrowly topped Huntingdon for the title.
The Spirits' sports teams combined to total 245 points in the standings to edge the Hawks 245-235 in total points. The season-long victory for Salem makes them just the fourth school to capture the GSAC President's Cup crown since the league's inception in 2000.
The Salem College cross country team finished as the runner-up in the Great South Cross Country Meet. Volleyball became the first sport at Salem to win the Great South Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament. The soccer team became the first team to win the Great South Regular Season title with a 16-3-1 overall record. Basketball improved their record 12 games from last season, and they finished as both regular season and tournament runners-up. Track & Field set 15 new school records in their most successful season so far. Softball finished in 3rd in the regular season with a 9-7 conference record. Tennis upset Wesleyan in the Great South Tournament to advance to the semifinals for the first time ever.
Agnes Scott was close behind in third place with 220 points while Spelman came home in fourth with 160 points.
Wesleyan earned 100 points in the final standings to finish in fifth. Newcomer Finlandia, who only participated in softball, won that Championship and secured 70 points in the standings to finish sixth. Other GSAC neophytes Pine Manor and Trinity (D.C.) each tallied 35 points while participating in limited postseason action to round out the standings in a tie for seventh.
The Presidents Cup is awarded to the Great South Athletic Conference schools accumulating the highest points total in an academic year. This is based on order of finish in the championships. An institution not fielding a team in a conference championship event will not be awarded points in that sport. Member institutions must declare and sponsor a sport as varsity status with the NCAA to participate and score in any conference championship. Since the conference's inception in 2000, only Maryville, Piedmont, Huntingdon and Salem have won Presidents Cup trophies.


text:
Constantia Village Courtyard, in the true spirit of Christmas, has invited 6 widely diverse and extremely deserving charities to participate in a festive Christmas Charity Market on the Square on Saturday 17th December from 9 am to 2 pm. The public is urged to come and support these worthy organizations. There will be a range of Christmas cards, inexpensive gifts, good quality second hand books, yummy cupcakes and fun stocking fillers for sale. And there will be delicious food to try and buy, and a live jazz band to enjoy while you sit and sip a cappuccino under the bedouin tent on the Square. The Carthorse Protection Association which makes such a huge difference to the hard lives of the
13 December, 2011 by Leave a Comment


text:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have the National Guard on his car for 20 races in 2013, but what company will sponsor the other 16 events?
That question remains unclear as of Friday, and Earnhardt Jr. said current sponsor Diet Mountain Dew is "going to back off a little bit" next season.
"That makes it a bit of a challenge to fill that small of a gap," Earnhardt Jr. told reporters at Chicagoland Speedway. "If It were a bit larger gap, it would be easier to fill."
So is there a chance Earnhardt Jr. might have some unsponsored races for next season? That remains unlikely for NASCAR's most popular driver, who said it's a matter of getting companies to share their space. With Diet Dew still wanting some races, Earnhardt Jr. might have three primary sponsors in 2013.
"Every sponsor on the car wants to be the top guy," he said. "It's a bit hard to have a top guy when you are trying to work with multiple sponsors. It's just a little bit of a balancing act."
Hendrick Motorsports has "a lot of irons in the fire," he said, and is just deciding which company would be a good fit for the 88 car.
"We just got to kind of decide which one is going to work out, which one we want to work with," he said.


text:
Will this accessory work with my product?
Use your model number to find out
Product Features
If you take pride in taking quality pictures, either with your DSLR or point-and-shoot camera, then you need a quality memory card. The Samsung 16GB SD Plus memory card has been customised to support the storage and transfer of digital photography content, and is a must-have item for any budding photographer. It also comes with the latest protective measure, such as shock, water and X-ray resistance, and gives your content the security it deserves. Other features include the faster data transferring times and also a choice of Card Class. So, if you're serious about your pictures, it's time to get serious about your memory card.
24MB/s fast data transfer speed proves Samsung, the market leader, as the smarter choice for your memory
• Simply the best performance, Class 4 to Class 10
• 24MB/s read speed, satisfying even the most impatient data fiend
• The sure-thing, with "3 Proof" technology
• No.1 in the memory semiconductor market for 19 years
• Classy, yet daring metalic design
Tech specs
Physical Specification
Dimension (WxHxD)
- 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm
- Approx. 2g
Storage Temperature
- -40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature
- -25°C to 85°C
- 40°C, 93%, 500hr (storage)
- 10000 mating cycles
Operating Voltage
Similar Products
32GB SDHC Plus Class 6 Memory Card
16GB SDHC Plus Class 6 Memory Card
8GB SDHC Plus Class 4 Memory Card
8GB SDHC Plus
Class 10


text: I am developing application(java) for asha series.In that i have set "setfullscreenmode(false)"in midlet. In my application i am showing a list (Contact list (In built component)) to user to select some contact from list.If user selects some contacts and give submit means ,it will come back to my application ,But now the "setfullscreenmode" is not working. The top band automatically disappears.Please help me to solve this.


text:
For people who are passionately driven to create stories, TheFilmSchool Seattle provides the tools necessary to elevate your craft of storytelling. Here you will find award winning instructors and industry professionals that are passionate about helping writers and filmmakers find their personal and authentic voice. We believe that in this digital age, stories are the most powerful means to connect. So whether your passion is web series, comedy or drama series, short films or features, TheFilmSchool has the program to help you take your work to the next level. Many of our alumni have called their time with us "life-changing."
Our Programs
- Because you MUST tell your story.
- Because you MUST write.
- Because you MUST make movies.
You will learn from passionate, successful film industry professionals to create fearlessly AUTHENTIC, NAKED STORIES expressed through film. Study with us for three "life-changing" intense weeks in beautiful Seattle and see why the indie film scene is growing here faster than any other place. Become part of a global community of like-minded storytellers that enjoys ongoing mentorship and inspiration. Take risks. Dare to fail. Embrace mistakes. Master craft and tell your truth at TheFilmSchool Seattle.
TheFilmSchool is a non-profit school, rooted in progressive, professional story telling through film, radio, television and cutting-edge new media. The school provides its students with the foundational education and expertise to work in creative environments within business and the arts.
Bert & Bertie to Direct $20M Feature … The BAFTA award-winning female duo Bert & Bertie will direct Intandem's latest feature LUCIDITY. Read More
SOMETHING SPECIAL is headed to Cannes … TheFilmSchool alum and previous winner of the Great American Short Screenplay Contest, Kristi Simkins' short film, Something Special, is on it's way to Cannes! Read More
Our dedicated and highly experienced faculty coaches, nurtures and pushes you into yourself to find your personal voice. They drive the importance of craft and discipline into you so you start practicing daily to produce product. The faculty is made up of working filmmakers who believe that the essential skills of storytelling come from courageous self-expression and self worth: find your voice, trust it, and value it. Their critiques help you build confidence, face weaknesses, know yourself, and teach you to acknowledge and project your inner voice. Each one of our faculty knows that truth told with authenticity and craft is unforgettable and they're there to help you.
The Best Place in the World to Study Story.
- Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects)


text:
Valley donor has given $1 million to Goodwill over time
A routine donor to Goodwill has given a total of $1 million in his lifetime.
Phoenix Business Journal reports that upon his last donation of $100,00, Michael Pollack has donated a total of $1 million to Goodwill in the entirety of his life.
"Simply put, I believe in what Goodwill stands for and that is putting people back to work, especially during times like these," said Pollack, owner of Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments. "When you see the stories first hand like I have, people who are getting a chance to go back to work and feed their families and be productive members of society, it is very easy to continue giving to an organization that is truly making a major difference in our community."
Pollack is an entrepreneur and an Arizona real estate developer. Aside from just cash donations, Pollack has also redeveloped infill spaces were Goodwill stores are now located while his company uses Goodwill's commercial services for his own shopping centers.
share this story:
Attention KTAR.com Comment Users: We have recently changed our comments boards.We would like you to be part of the conversation and The Voice of Arizona by logging in with your Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or Disqus account. Existing KTAR (Arizona Sports) account members will need to create a Disqus account or use one of the aforementioned social media logins. Thank you.


text:
Born: 21 July 1812 in Walton on Thames, Surrey, England
Died: 1909
Edward Giles married Elizabeth Anna Hole in 1834 and then migrated to Australia along with Edward's brother George in 1839. After Elizabeth's death in 1861, Edward returned to the United Kingdom and then spent approximately four years in Canada. From Canada, Edward returned home to the United Kingdom where he met his second wife, Matilda. Edward migrated once again to Australia with his second wife where he worked as a surveyor with Johann Menge and explored parts of South Australia.
The South Australian Museum Archives contains Edward Giles' reminiscences from 30 years of observation while living in Australia. The manuscript was donated by Pam Giles, a descendant of Edward Giles.


text:
Cooperstown Crier
---- — Joan M. McCaffrey
COOPERSTOWN — Joan Mary McCaffrey, a native of Ireland, passed away early Saturday morning, Aug. 3, 2013, at Otsego Manor. A resident of Cooperstown for the past nine years, she was 89 years old.
Born May 3, 1924, in Galway, Ireland, she was a daughter of John Joseph and Mabel (Boylan) Glynn. Raised and educated in Ireland, she eventually married James McCaffrey in 1955, and soon after they emigrated to the United States and raised their family.
For many years, Joan resided in Bay Shore on Long Island, where she was employed as a receptionist for South Shore Urology.
She will be remembered for being proud of her Irish heritage, as well as her devotion to the Rosary which she recited innumerable times throughout her life.
Joan is survived by one daughter, Ann M. Marsala and her husband, Joseph, of Cooperstown; two sons, Peter McCaffrey of Manhattan and John McCaffrey and his wife, Kathy, of Clayton, N.C.; and three granddaughters, Gianna and Erin Marsala and Kayla McCaffrey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1966; and all of her siblings.
A Memorial Service will be offered at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown, with Deacon Randy Velez officiating.
As an alternative to flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


text:
Reports of stage three or four pressure ulcers acquired after admission decreased from 41 in 2011 to 30 in '12, according to the 2012 Medical Errors Report, recently released by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, have been the most reported incident in six of the seven years the report has been compiled, including in 2012, and average about 30 incidents a year.
As a result of the 2012 meningitis outbreak which was linked to a compounding pharmacy, incidents of death or serious disability associated with contaminated drugs showed a significant increase in the report.
Seven of those incidents were reported in 2012, all occurring in an ambulatory surgery center.
"Medical errors are serious and preventable," State Health Commissioner William VanNess II, M.D., said in a press release. "I hope this report serves as a call to action to health care providers around the state to be even more vigilant in their attention to detail when caring for patients."
The annual report is based on the National Quality Forum's 28 Serious Adverse Events. Two hundred and eighty-nine hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, abortion clinics, and birthing centers were surveyed.
A hundred incidents were reported in 2012, the same number reported in 2011. The most reported incidents in 2012 were:
• 30 stage three or four pressure ulcers acquired after admission to the hospital;
• 19 incidents of a foreign object retained in a patient after surgery;
• 15 surgeries performed on the wrong body part; and
• 14 falls resulting in a death or serious disability.
In 2006, Indiana became the second state to adopt the National Quality Forum's reporting standards.
The reporting standards are not intended as a comprehensive study of medical errors, but rather as representing a broad overview of health care issues. Prevention of medical errors generally requires a system-based approach. By focusing on a few fundamental prevention activities and an organized prevention system, errors can be prevented.
The 2012 Medical Errors Report may be found on the Indiana State Department of Health website at www.StateHealth.in.gov.


text:
Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, Bellator 39 will be held the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut and will air on MTV2.
Headlining the card will be lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and 2010 lightweight tournament winner Pat Curran. Also on the card will be a semi-final round of the 2011 welterweight tournament between Rick Hawn and Lyman Good and lightweight semifinal Toby Imada vs Patricky Freire. UFC fighter Ben Saunders vs Matt Lee in non-tournament action rounds out the card.
The full MTV2 Broadcast card is as follows:
Lightweight Title: Eddie Alvarez vs. Pat Curran
Welterweight Semifinals: Rick Hawn vs. Lyman Good
Lightweight Semifinals: Toby Imada vs. Patricky Freire
Welterweight: Ben Saunders vs. Matt Lee
Bloody Elbow previewed the main event and the rest of the card, head on over there to do your research and get ready for the scraps.
This event is critical for Bellator as their ratings have been dropping on MTV2 and this is the first Saturday with no competing MMA in some time.


text:
Fact-checking Newt Gingrich
By Martha M. Hamilton
Published on Monday, May 9th, 2011 at 3:27 p.m.
It's almost official. Twitter delivered this news May 9, 2011: @newtgingrich to announce by Twitter and Facebook on WED. Hannity will have the first interview on Fox. Newt speaks to GA Conv. on FRI.
It seemed like a good time to look back at some of our fact-checks on the prospective candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
Our most recent fact-check of Gingrich was April 5, 2011, when PolitiFact Georgia, took a look at an op-ed column he had written earlier that year with Pat Nolan, a former California lawmaker who is now vice president of a Christian ministry that aids prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families. According to the column, "While crime fell in nearly every state over the past seven years, some of those with the largest reductions in crime have also lowered their prison population."
The figures backed up that assertion, which was rated True.
We also looked at what appeared to be two conflicting statements by Gingrich on Libya. On March 7, 2011, he told Greta Van Susteren on Fox News that, if he were in charge, he would establish "a no-fly zone this evening, communicate to the Libyan military that Gadhafi was gone and that the sooner they switch sides, the more (likely) they were to survive, provided help to the rebels to replace him."
Then, on March 23, after President Barack Obama had intervened in Libya, he told NBC's Matt Lauer on the Today Show that "I would not have intervened. I think there were a lot of other ways to affect Gadhafi."
We gave him a Full Flop on his position.
Still earlier this year on ABC's This Week with Christiane Amanpour, Gingrich said that the Obama administration "actually cut out the democracy in Egypt funds inside the State Department," which we found to be Half True.
See all the statements PolitiFact has checked on Gingrich here.
See individual items
Researchers: Martha M. Hamilton
Names in this article: Newt Gingrich
We want to hear your suggestions and comments.
For tips or comments on our Obameter and our GOP-Pledge-O-Meter promise databases, please e-mail the Obameter. If you are commenting on a specific promise, please include the wording of the promise.For comments about our Truth-O-Meter or Flip-O-Meter items, please e-mail the Truth-O-Meter. We're especially interested in seeing any chain e-mails you receive that you would like us to check out. If you send us a comment, we'll assume you don't mind us publishing it unless you tell us otherwise.
Keep up to date with Politifact :
- Sign up for our e-mail (about once a week)
- Put a free PolitiFact widget on your blog or Web page
- Subscribe to our RSS feeds on Truth-O-Meter items
- Subscribe to our RSS feeds on GOP Pledge-O-Meter items
- Subscribe to our RSS feeds on Obameter items
- Follow us on Twitter
- Fan us on Facebook
- Advertise on PolitiFact
- Shop the PolitiFact store for T-shirts, hats and other PolitiFact swag


text:
The National Hockey League
announced Monday that Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Anton Khudobin has been
named the league's First Star for the month of January, only the fourth time in
Hurricanes history that a member of the team has earned the league's player of
the month honor.
Khudobin, 27, matched a
Hurricanes franchise record for wins in a month in January with 10, registering
a goals-against average of 2.19 and save percentage of .927 in 14 games.
A native of
Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, Khudobin is 12-4-0 with a 2.16 goals-against
average and .927 save percentage this season for Carolina after signing as a
free agent in July 2013.
Khudobin was originally
drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the seventh round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft,
and has a career NHL record of 26-9-1 with a 2.09 goals-against average and
.930 save percentage in 38 games with Minnesota, Boston and Carolina.
This marks the fourth time
a Carolina Hurricanes player has been named the league's player of the month,
and the first since Cam Ward was named First Star for March 2009. Goaltender
Arturs Irbe was the NHL's Player of the Month in October 1998 and center Eric
Staal was named the league's offensive player of the month in October 2005.
Only one member of the Hartford Whalers was ever named the NHL's Player of the
Month – Mike Rogers in December 1980.
The award comes a day after the Canes recalled Cam Ward from
a two-game stint in the minor leagues after an injury. Ward has missed 14 games
with a lower body injury. Prior to the injury, Ward had posted a 6-7-5 record, a 3.15
goals-against average and an .895 save percentage in 19 games with Carolina
this season.
1205 Front St., Raleigh N.C., 27609
Telephone: 919.836.1717
Fax: 919.836.1687
Email: email@example.com


text:
The Greatness of Potato
In addition to delicious, sweet potato could help you in household activities everyday. With the help of potatoes, you can clean the rust to avoid the danger of broken glass. Do not underestimate the potatoes!
1. Remove rust
Rust forms when iron absorbs moisture. Rust can also occur when the iron hit the water. Before the rust is really damaging furniture is made of iron, you should immediately clean the rust. Use the potato pieces to clean up the rust that is on the baking pan, knives, and other equipment. Potatoes contain a oxalid acid which removes rust. The trick, cut potatoes in half. Dip the potato pieces in a dish soap or baking soda. After that, rub the potatoes in the area of rusty iron. If the potatoes are growing slick, cut and add soap or baking soda again.
2. Clean the glass
Potatoes were also able to be used to clean the glass. In addition to cleaning the glass, potatoes are also effective to prevent your glass from fog.
3. Taking a piece of glass
When the glass shattered, broken glass sometimes very small and hard to put away.
4. Flower arranging
To keep wreaths still have perfect form, most people use the flower foam.
5. Cleaning supplies silver
Potatoes can also clean up existing stains on cutlery and other equipment made of silver. In addition to rub raw potato to your equipment, potato cooking water also you can use. The trick, silverware soak into the potatoes boiled water for 20 minutes.
In addition to delicious, sweet potato could help you in household activities everyday.