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It's normal to worry from time to time. Given life's many unknowns and challenges, worry could be considered a natural response to many situations. But chronic and all-consuming worry can be troublesome and interfere with our ability to function freely and calmly in our daily lives. More importantly, problem worry can make recovery from panic disorder or agoraphobia more difficult.
Here are some helpful tips to reduce your worrisome thoughts:
- Avoid Fortune Telling
When you find yourself worrying about a future event because you are picturing a negative outcome, you are, in effect, saying, "I can predict the future." But, the fact is, you can't, and you are worrying about what may happen, not what will happen. Worry itself serves no purpose unless it spurs a plan of action.
- Analyze the Risks
If your mind has been taken over by chronic worry, your risk assessment skills may be distorted. You may even find yourself consumed with worry about future possibilities when there isn't any real evidence that the negative event will actually come to pass. For example, perhaps you constantly worry about your job performance and fear being fired, but, you have received no indication from your boss, or anyone else, that you're not performing up to par. Looking at your situation realistically may help you reduce your worry.
- Schedule Time to Worry
Some people find it helpful to schedule 30 minutes each day just to worry. If worrisome thoughts creep in at any other times, put them aside by telling yourself you have a scheduled time to worry. Your goal is to worry only during your scheduled 30 minutes each day.
- Identify and Replace Worrisome Thoughts
Write down your worrisome and distressful thoughts. Along side each worrisome thought, list some positive substitution statements. For example, if you worry that your plane may crash during upcoming air travel, you may counter this thought with:
Statistically, air travel is safe.
Professional and competent airline staff are in control, and I can just relax and enjoy my trip.
You can also try using thought stopping to quiet your worrisome mind.
- Learn and Practice Relaxation Techniques
By leaning and practicing relaxation techniques, you will be able to reduce intrusive worry. Some techniques that may be helpful include:
Deep Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Guided Imagery
Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R. and McKay, M. "The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook, 5th Edition. 2000 Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
McKay, M., Davis, M. and Fanning P. "Thoughts and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life. 1997 Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.


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"I just sent a text message to Scott Coker today cause I keep hearing about this tournament. I sent him a text message today and I said we want in that tournament. There will be a third Cung Le fight. Cung owes it to us. We didn't have to take this last fight. There was nothing for Scott to gain, nothing. It was only a (losing situation). The fans will want to see it again because for one thing, neither fight was boring."
Mike Roberts, manager for Strikeforce middleweight Scott Smith, expects "Hands of Steel" to appear in both the rumored 185-pound tournament in October as well as a third fight with rival Cung Le. While one loss apiece normally warrants a third dance, Smith was getting handled in their first encounter before pulling off his patented miracle comeback. Do two lopsided fights with one hail mary warrant a deciding bout? Or did Le do enough in the second fight to negate a third?

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Farmall A exhuast pipe length?
Can anyone tell me how long the exhaust pipe needs to be for the exhuast manifold? I am replacing a rotted off one and need to know the length.
In the event that you don't get any accurate answers, 2" above the hood should give you plenty of pipe to stuff a muffler on. I can't imagine the pipe being more than 10" long total.
After all this, I'm probably just as excited to hear this tractor run as you are!!!
I have a manifold coming the guy is suppose to send it out today so I have it for the weekend.
He is sending it out and then if I like it send him the money would be $40 and the included shipping.
My Super A has 5 1/2" of pipe coming out of the manifold.
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The Syfy Channel's EUREKA is the sci-fi show that can — no one really knows all that much about it (or at least, it's hard finding anyone who has even seen it), but it just keeps chugging on along with decent enough ratings for the Syfy Channel not to cancel it. And as fans of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and STARGATE: UNIVERSE can tell you, if you ain't getting the ratings, Syfy will cancel your ass pretty fast. Promo images from the series' upcoming Season 4.5 below.
EUREKA returns to TVland July 11th with the episode "Liftoff".
Starring Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Joe Morton, Neil Grayston, Niall Matter, Tembi Locke, and Erica Cerra.


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This last part took a bit longer before I posted, due to some problems with the laptop where I stored it.
I have looked at the league rosters, and came up with some players which could become contributors. I have limited the scope to players no older than 25, and with current contracts of $3 million and under, with a few exceptions.
This is my last post on the subject, after the jump.
Orlando - J.J. Reddick (age 25, $ 2.8 million salary) and Ryan Anderson (21, 1.3). Reddick's big calling card is of course his outside shot, and he could complement Tyreke's play very well. I believe his defense is better than most people think, and he has a high basketball IQ. Anderson, a local guy, would be a fan favorite, but has also the tools to fit into this team. He can get out of the post to create room for Tyreke and Landry (or any other low post threat we may draft) and stretch team defenses with his long distance shots, and seems to be a decent rebounder. Although smaller than Spencer Hawes, he seems to be more consistent and even-keeled, with a more polished offensive game.
Philadelpia - Marreese Speights (22, 1.7) and Jason Smith (24, 1.4). Speights seems to have the potential to be a good rebounder (4.1 RPG in 16.4 minutes), and also potentially a good offensive player. However, shotblocking and defense are not his strengths, and he still needs some years to develop. Not one of my favorites. Smith is a bit similar, given the fact that he is projected as a good offensive player but very limited defensively and also as a rebounder. According to draftexpress, he has short arms, and doesn't show the desire to be a good rebounder and defensive player. There are other big men I would rather take.
Phoenix - Robin Lopez (22, 1.7) and Goran Dragic (23, 1.8). And here is one of my favorite bigs. The main problem is, Phoenix likes him as well. Robin is no Brook, but he can be a starting center on a competent NBA team soon. Unlike his brother, Robin does not have a very polished offensive game, but can score without demanding the ball. He is mainly an above average rebounder and defender, who is not afraid to bang underneath. He has the potential to become a good shotblocker as well. Dragic reminds me of Beno, but has better range, and could turn out to have a better NBA career. But given Beno's good report with tyreke, I would hesitate to make a move in which we ditch Beno and pick up Goran.
Portland - Nicolas Batum (21, 1.1.) Batum is a second year player, who received a lot of praise. This year, he played 24.8 mpg, with 10.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, .519 fg%. If you compare him to Casspi, they put up numbers who were quite similar. Casspi rebounds a bit better, but Batum shoots at a higher percentage. The differences are that Batum is more athletic, and also a better defender. With Casspi and Greene here, there is little sense in bringing in Batum, unless it is a deal which involves other players, and you get rid of either Greene or Casspi, to avoid a logjam.
San Antonio - Ian Mahinmi (23, 1.0). A lot of people are high on Mahinmi, an upcoming FA. He is intriguing, especially as an athletic defending big, but still seems to need a few seasons to develop into a legitimate NBA player. The problem is that we have only seen a small sample of his worth in the NBA. According to draftexpress, his offensive game is extremely raw, once he is more than a few feet from the basket. As nice as he looks, he may get a lot of attention as a free agent, and may get more money than he is worth. I added George Hill (23, 1.1) to my list as well, but I suspect with his recent play in the postseason, he will be almost untouchable.
Toronto - Amir Johnson (22, 3.9). Another free agent, and also intriguing. His development continued this year at Toronto, after some promising seasons with Detroit. He scored 6.2 ppg and hauled down 4.8 rpg in only 17.7 minutes. His numbers are a bit erratic; some games he played a lot and put on very nice numbers, in other games he sort of disappeared. He's a superb athlete, and draftexpress typified his best case scenario as a poor man's Jermaine O'Neal. I don't know what that means, but I can see the comparison with O'Neal, who also went straight from highschool o the NBA and took some years to develop. Johnson earned almost 4 million this year, and I am not sure whether he is worth a whole lot more. But if we decide to ship out Hawes and try HT at center, this may be a guy who can provide good backup minutes as a PF and even undersized C, sometimes. He would be a significant upgrade over Brockman and May.
Utah - Wes Matthews (23, 0.4). The Kings had him, and let him go. That must hurt a bit. Matthews does not put up big numbers, but he plays strong defense and has been a valuable piece for a disciplined, smart-playing team with a lot of weapons. Sloan loves him, which speaks volumes in my book. A true glue guy, he needs to get a more consistent outside shot in order to help the Kings, but his ft % shows that he is a good shooter. I believe he will continue to develop into a very solid NBA player. I doubt the Jazz will let him go. Kyrylo Fesenko (23, 0.8) has been mentioned a lot in some recent posts. I cannot see why, to tell the truth. He is tall, and has a good frame as well as strength and speed for his size, but I do not see how those attributes translate into a competent basketball player. He has very bad hands, even worse than Kwame Brown's, and seems to lack the basketball IQ and/or instincts to become much more than a 15 minute backup who offers you some rebounds, a putback and six fouls.
Washington - Shaun Livingston (24, 2.2). One of my favorites, especially if we draft a big guy. Livingston was a big talent coming into the league, but unfortunately he got the Clipper curse and was often injured. This year, he played 36 games, with 22.1 mpg, scoring 6.9 ppg and dishing out 3.6 assists, with 2.2 rpg. His field goal percentage was .517 this year. However, he still lacks a consistent outside shot. That would be a compelling reason not to pick Livingston, given the fact that Tyreke has a similar weakness, but the guy is a very good distributor with decent size. I can see him as contributor in a 3-guard rotation with Beno and Tyreke.
After reviewing my posts again, this would be my wish list, while taking into account the Kings' needs (as I see them):
- Aron Afflalo; a strong wing player who defends and can hit the 3-ball
- Kevin Love; if the Wolves are really trying to trade him, I would love to have this guy. You want a good rebounder and defender, he fills those needs pretty well, together with a good offensive game.
- Courtney Lee; he would be an excellent backcourt mate to Tyreke, with a good shot and strong defense
- The Hornet rookies; Thornton would be the better fit, given his sharpshooting skills. But I think Collison has a very bright career ahead of him as well. With the change in ownership in New Orleans, it is hard to predict what will happen with their roster. I assume they will not be traded so easily.
- The Hornet Center; no, not Okafor. Aaron Gray. While other big men get a lot of attention, he slips under the radar while showing signs of promise.
- Serge Ibaka; Hey, I can wish, right? If the Thunder want to win now, they might make a deal.
- Ryan Anderson; A big who can hit the long ball and rebound, and he is from Sacramento. What's not to like?
- Robin Lopez; stranger things have happened. And more realistic than wishing for his brother.
- Shaun Livingston; if you need a true point guard with size, here you have one.


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Elwer, a first-year member of the club, won Champion Farrow to Finish Hog and Champion Open Class Market Gilt.
"My dad raised hogs since he was little and my older brother and sister had 4-H pig projects, too," Elwer said. "It's fun to work with them."
Elwer is also enjoying being part of the club.
"It's fun to make friends in 4-H with people who have things in common with me like enjoying raising livestock," she said. "My favorite part of the fair is being in the show arena and being with my other friends in the club."
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Multi-vehicle accident
DALLAS -- The northbound lanes of Interstate 35E were shut down near Commonwealth Drive Wednesday morning due to a 12-vehicle accident involving at overturned 18-wheeler. Authorities reopened the freeway just after noon.
The accident occurred before 10 a.m. Wednesday when a vehicle cut off the FedEx 18-wheeler, which was hauling two tractor trailers. That caused a chain-reaction crashes as the trailers fell perpendicular across the highway.
There are no reported injuries at this time. The southbound lanes of I-35E were also slow all morning due to curious motorists trying to see what happened.
The driver suspected of cutting off the 18-wheeler was taken into custody, as he had no driver's license or insurance, only a Mexico-issued identification. The driver's name has not been released.
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Officials have traced the source of a strange and disturbing discovery on four flights....needles in some sandwiches give to passengers. On one flight to Minneapolis another to Seattle and two to Atlanta. Several inch long needles were found in turkey sandwiches served to three passengers and an Air Marshall.
"When I bit into it, it was like something jabbed me in the top of my mouth. My first impression was, it was like a club sandwich, maybe there was a toothpick in it, that type of thing. That was my first impression."
Investigators now say the sandwiches were contaminated when they were prepared for food service in Amsterdam. The man who bit into the needle was advised to take the anti-aids drug Truvada as a precaution, in case the needles were contaminated.
Delta is apparently the only airline affected. The mystery now is who did this...and why?
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Dads Who Get Involved in School
When Rick Graw's first wife passed away unexpectedly several years ago, she left him with two young children to care for. They had just moved to a small town, and Graw wanted to give something back to the little community that had supported his family so wonderfully throughout a very difficult time. "I worked fulltime, but my hours were flexible, so I volunteered with my son's elementary school," says Graw, who has since remarried and moved to Lake Oswego, Ore. "The school was grateful for the help and said I could help out wherever I felt comfortable and there was a need."
Graw ended up in the computer lab, which suited him perfectly. It was only an hour and a half, one morning a week, but the results were worth it as he came to know the children he was working with. "It was very rewarding," he says. "Not only did I feel appreciated by the school, but I enjoyed watching the smile on my son's face when I was there and the hugs given to me by the kids."
Feeling Connected
Getting involved in the classroom is a wonderful way for fathers to become an integral part of their children's education. Traditionally, it has been mothers who populate the volunteer forces at the local schools. Not only are fathers usually at work during the day, but schools, especially elementary schools, tend to have a high ratio of women. Most of the teachers and administrators are female, and men often don't feel completely at home or welcome in that kind of environment.
Armin Brott, author of The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be (Abbeville Press, 2001) and Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge and Change (Abbeville Press, 2003), believes that while father volunteers are becoming more common, it is still more difficult for fathers to become involved in their children's schools and education than it is for mothers. "Although it's getting a little more acceptable, it's still very hard for men to take off from work in the middle of the day to participate in a school event," he says. "And there's still a sense at many schools that there's something wrong with a father who's at his child's school during the day, or that he's unemployed." Brott says that dads have traditionally been more involved in the academic side of education – helping children with their homework, tutoring, test prep, exploring high school and college options, helping with applications and, of course, paying tuition.
Maureen O'Brian, developmental psychologist and author of the book Watch Me Grow: I'm One, Two, Three (Harper/Quill, 2002), believes that while the demographics show that 70 percent of mothers are now in the work force, there are still far more room mothers than room fathers. The new reality for families is that both parents work during school and after school hours. "The good news here is that there is more acceptance, even expectation, that both parents can and should play a role in their child's school life," she says.
Because it is a part of our job as parents to stay connected to the other influences in our children's lives, we should know who their peers are and what other adults are helping to shape their character. Many of those influences are in school.
Fathers, because of their busy work schedule, often have a tendency to connect with their children through fun events such as taking them to a ball game, fishing or even out to eat. It's fun, and it's less work. But in reality, the impact on your child's happiness and education depends more on the very thing that school involvement brings: knowing your child and being a part of their everyday lives. A child, like any person, wants to share their life with the people they love.
"Dads have the same agenda as moms," O'Briann says. "To have healthy, well-rounded, well-liked kids. Their children are more likely to turn out that way when they are surrounded by people who are involved in shaping their personalities."
O'Brian believes that in order for dads to have a positive impact on their children's education, they need to get involved early on and think outside the box. If their job doesn't permit them to come into the classroom regularly, they may be needed as a room parent who makes phone calls for no-school days or class events. The point is to be involved and let their child know why. "Once you are known to the school community as a parent who is involved, that translates to good feelings about your family, and in turn, your child," O'Brian says. "It may be as simple as offering to collate papers for the weekly parent handouts, but you'll be seen as a helpful resource."


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Utah Jazz rookie Rudy Gobert forgot to bring donuts for the team. His punishment was an SUV full of popcorn.
"I knew something was coming," Gobert said. "I could feel it." Don't ever forget to bring the donuts.
Headed to the car wash—
rudy gobert (@rudygobert15) February 24, 2014
Rookies… RT @JJSportsBeat: Rudy is cleaning up the mess right now http://t.co/e6E2xDnxV9—
Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 24, 2014
Last season, the Cavaliers pulled a similar prank on Dion Waiters. He was not amused.
SmhhhhRT @Florio0o: Lmao this is hilarious.. Sorry @dionwaiters3 http://t.co/N3ugrxPCnR—
Dion Waiters (@dionwaiters3) March 30, 2013
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Terms Voting, people eligible to register. The population of voting age includes a considerable number of people who meet the age requirement but cannot register and vote. People who are not citizens are not eligible to vote. Among citizens of voting age, some people are not permitted to vote because they have been committed to penal institutions, mental hospitals, or other institutions, or because they fail to meet state and local resident requirements for various reasons. The eligibility to register is governed by state laws which differ in many respects. Registration is the act of qualifying to vote by formally enrolling on a list of voters. People who have moved to another election district must take steps to have their names placed on the voting rolls in their new place of residence. In a few states or parts of states, no formal registration is required. Voters merely present themselves at the polling place on election day with proof that they are of age and have met the appropriate residence requirements. Therefore, in these areas people who are citizens and of voting age, and who meet the residence requirement, would be considered as being registered. Voter, reported participation. Voter participation data are derived from replies to the following question asked of people (excluding noncitizens) of voting age: ""In any election some people are not able to vote because they are sick or busy, or have some other reason, and others do not want to vote. Did (this person) vote in the election held on November (date varies)? Those of voting age were classified as ""voted"" or ""did not vote."" In most tables, this ""did not vote"" class includes those reported as ""did not vote,"" ""do not know, noncitizens, and nonrespondents. Nonrespondents and people who reported that they did not know if they voted were included in the ""did not vote"" class because of the general over-reporting by respondents in the sample. Voter, reported registration. The data on registration were obtained by tabulating replies to the following question for those people included in the category ""did not vote."" ""Was (this person) registered to vote in the November (date varies) election? All people reported as having voted were assumed to have been registered. Therefore, the total registered population is obtained by combining the number of people who voted and people included in the category ""did not vote,"" but who had registered.
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Greetings everyone. I don't know about you, but I'm jacked that next year is finally here. I followed the David Wells Type II "Muffin Top" off-season conditioning program to stay in baseball writing shape, so I'm hungry to get going and devour everything in sight. It's been too long since I've been able to infuriate anyone other than my wife with my opinions, so I'm real excited to be back on the OTM front page.
This seems like a good time to pause so you can thank your lucky stars.
Okay. Am I the only one thinking Tim Wakefield would serve the team better in the bullpen? When Lester's ready, of course. No rush. You know Wake would do anything the team asked him to do. He can eat innings when needed. He can pitch just about every day. And it seems to me that knuckleball would be pretty effective coming in after digging in for six or seven innings of fireballs from Beckett and Schilling.
I guess I've never been super-confident with Wake as a starter. You can usually tell early on in a ballgame whether he's got it going or not. I suppose he's a nice change of pace starting between guys with velocity, but I think I'd rather have him in the pen. Not as a closer or anything. Middle relief. Situational appearances against righties or guys he's had success against.
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FLOODING: Levels in Bablockhythe 'going down' (From Witney Gazette)
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FLOODING: Levels in Bablockhythe 'going down'
7:40am Thursday 13th February 2014 in News
Water levels in the area are receding, according to one Bablockhythe resident yesterday.
Andrew Neil, 70, of Thameside Court, said that while flood water remained at both ends of the caravan park the situation was improving.
Father-of-two Mr Neil said: "Nobody who has left in the last few days has come back yet and there are only a few of us left here.
"But the water is slowly disappearing. The area outside my place is completely clear."
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Managing Arthritis Pain: Free Community Lecture
Nov 4, 2013 12pm – 1:30pm
Arthritis Pain is Personal: Your Treatment Should Be Too!
Monday, November 4 12pm - 1:30pm
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Learn about arm ailments and injuries, and how they can be cared for.
Non-surgical ways to reduce the risk of osteoarthritis in upper extremities and ways to improve life once osteoarthritis is active.
- Surgical treatments for osteoarthritis.
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the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with advanced additional subspecialty training in treating the upper extremity. His emphasis is on bone and soft tissue traumatic and sports-related injuries as well as those due to overuse, arthritis and aging. By utilizing all non-operative and alternative therapies complemented with minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques, Dr. Robicheaux strives to provide a holistic patient-specific approach to efficiently improve his patients' quality of life. Dr. Robicheaux is also part of the Chapman Orthopedic Institute.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Boy Scouts are going back to school to help at-risk children. It's all part of the new after-school program inside the Nova Center at the California Community Center.
During the after-school program, students from Wheatley Elementary are getting help with everything from tutoring to improving their outlook on life.
We have about 30 to 40 kids who come here every day and they're recommended by school and get permission from their parents to come here and work on life skills -- resistance and things like that -- plus all the education programs.
The Nova program is funded by Boy Scouts of America and the Lincoln Heritage Council Chapter of Louisville. It started in early February at Wheatley Elementary School.
If students' grades improve by the end of the school year, leaders will consider similar programs at other schools.
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What differentiates my teaching style from others' is that I focus on the strategies that most efficiently help you succeed on the MCAT instead of teaching rote memorization of mountains of content. (I got a 36 off of 3 days of "studying": 1 AAMC Practice Test a day for the 3 days leading up to my test. Content understanding is not the key to doing well on the MCAT) Also, because I'm a small operation I spare the time to talk you through the purposes of each facet of strategy instead of just giving you a laundry list of techniques to memorize without explaining why they're useful. This allows each of my students to figure out what works best for them and what strategy might work best for them individually. Of course this doesn't mean I neglect content entirely; solid understanding of fundamental concepts is the foundation for the reasoning you will be expected to perform on the exam. In short, I'll help you not only in memorizing the formulas, reactions, and nomenclature, but also in reasoning through problems and passages as efficiently as possible so that you'll be able to apply that knowledge.
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A few days ago, I made out a right-back poll where I showed some stats about four players that had been linked with Chelsea; and revealed that this was going to be a funny poll result; and it indeed is. You can find the results after the jump.
So let's start. Here are the results:
Well. It's obvious Player 4 is the best pick. He looked defensively sound, and was decent in attack. Player 3 was preferred more for better attack. Both are decent; but Player 4 looked the real deal. Now to reveal the names :
Ivanovic? Isn't he at Chelsea. Yes he is. So most people prefer Ivanovic; and I think that's proof enough that whoever is our right-back should be a back-up rightback mostly, as Ivanovic looks the best there is. That; and the fact I was liking to troll you people. However, I think ending this here is purely wrong. So, after Ivanovic, it looks like Maicon is the best preferred, but I would like a second poll on this. My basis of the earlier post was too prove that Ivanovic is a first-teamer. His attacking statistics were also a little flawed because he played as a centre-back. However, I have replaced Ivanovic with Jose Bosingwa now as a bench-mark and seeing from the stats below, Our Bossy isn't bad according to the stats. Over to the defensive statistics now :
Now to the attacking statistics :
and finally; all the rest of the statistics :
What it shows is stats can only take you so far. However, I am asking in the poll below on who would you prefer at right-back out of these three. I apologise for not getting Gregory Van Der Wiel's stats; but there isn't much about the Eredivisie in terms of good stats. For now I am going to link you with a few articles to help in your choice; namely Kevin's article on what Chelsea need in a Right-back, Karan's great article on rightbacks (we weren't linked much with Maicon or Debuchy back then), Stephen's article on Cesar and Stephen's article on Maicon. I couldn't find anything on Debuchy at WAGNH but since he was least voted; I don't think anything on him is much needed. Keeping all the stats; the articles and the benchmark Bossy set in mind, vote in the poll below.
EDIT : Cesar leading strangely, still 6 days to go. Cast the votes in.


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Yep, I'm done with the puns on "Ponder" now. Just had to do it once to get it out of my system.
Two quick thoughts about the draft so far:
1. Ponder is controversial, to say the least. I just hope that we took him because he's "our guy", not because we panicked. I can live with honest decisions (even if they end in mistakes), but not one born out of stupidity.
2. Does anybody really still believe that the Vikes are a team "built to win now" like all the experts keep saying? Yes, we have Peterson, but other than that I don't see much of anything. On defense, our secondary is shaky and the line is in flux. Offensively, our line is in shambles, the QB is still a giant "?", and (without Rice) the wide receivers are pedestrian at best. I'm sorry if I sound too negative, but I honestly am bracing for a rough year or two.
My biggest "light at the end of the tunnel" right now is Leslie Frazier. I believe that he can motivate players and get them all rowing in the right direction, so to speak, which would almost be the exact opposite of his predecessor. He has also assembled a solid coaching staff to help him in the task. It may take a few years, but I think Frazier and Co. can construct a winner once again.


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engagement pictures are in! should i do my own hair and makeup? [POLL]
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Hi Bees,
So I got my engagement photos back last night, and I was so disappointed that I couldn't sleep all night. Of the 128 edited photos we were given. We only liked maybe a dozen or so of them. Should I just be happy with a dozen or so photos? My photographer has a very photojournalistic style so we only have 2 pictures that are close up and highlight us. The rest are pretty and frame worthy if you want artistic photos of landscapes. Our photographer is a friend of mine, so I'm afraid to say anything. I'm debating on whether I should spend 700 for an engagement session with another photographer.
Should I just be happy I have a handful of good photos or should I re-take?
@bruinchick4: awwwe I think they're lovely!
But I love photojournalistic styles.
What are you honestly going to do with more than a dozen that you like?
In reality, I liked a vast majority of our photos and put them into a slideshow for our website and to be displayed at our wedding but I have no idea what I'll do with them now? Probably print some or make a photo book of them but not much else.
I think you're being a little greedy… lol
Your pix are beautiful and I love all the different locations! You should be proud!
Oh PS! If you want more close ups, maybe you could have another session with the friend photog asking for more close ups?
I don't know if he'd mind but its totally understandable to give your photog some direction as to the type of print YOU desire… and he should be able to oblige as long as he has the right lense or two.
@bruinchick4: I honestly love them!
I think your pics are very pretty. If you want more close ups then just tell the photographer that you want to meet for a second time to just focus on a few closer head shots. He .shouldnt charge you more than what you already paid. Also if it's the same photographer that your having for the weddimg make sure to stress you want more close ups
A dozen is all you need
i love them but if it was a friend doing it and you fell like you want more close ups then maybe ask if they could re shoot just a few with more of a close up kind of feel to the shoot
I think they're amazing. I can see what you mean about them larglely being artistic photos of landscapes, but I sory of like that. I think you both look amazing in them, though. I agree with PP, however. Realisticly, do you need more than a dozen good photos? What are you planning on doing with them?
Love them!!!!!
I had wanted to blow a bunch of them up and frame them for the reception as well as put them on our wedding website
These are gorgeous!!!!! I love them!!! I am the opposite our photographer was more of a portrait photographer and I miss some of the ones that take advantage of the natural scenery, like yours !!! If you plan to use this person for your wedding then discuss what you do and don't like about your engagement photos
Those photos are completely amazing! But if you want more close ups definitely talk to your friend/photographer and ask. I am sure there would be no problem at all!
WOW! Those are stunning photos. Like, totally amazing. Post the ones you don't like – I want to see those!
I agree with everyone – what do you need them for, realistically? You will have wedding pictures too. Just make sure that you tell your photographer that you want more posed, portrait style photos.
Edit: I see that you want to blow them up and use them at your reception, or put them on your website. I think you can totally do that with these – they are truly lovely. People will be super impressed!
Stunning photos! Just ask for more close ups for the wedding?
Here are some examples of the ones I didn't like. They are artistic, but can't even tell that it's us.


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RotoWorld.com reported (from a Joe Person Twitter) late last night that C/OG Jeff Byers (a 2011 UDFA, who couldn't make a roster until this season) will replace fellow UDFA Byron Bell at RG this week (he's practiced at RG this week). Bell will return to RT, after as Joe Person twittered, "Bell graded out poorly at guard against Dallas, ...". This can't go on for very long. The Panthers must find (read trade for) a more qualified replacement at RG, or Cam probably won't last out the season.
Perhaps the move of Bell back to RT was dictated by the Bears great pass rush from the Bears DE's (12.5 sacks), but their whole D-Line (19 sacks) provides a great pass rush, and they have a team total of 21 sacks (2 by LB's) so far this season. On the surface, the Panthers have done an OK job in pass protection, allowing only 15 sacks so far (the Cardinals have allowed 35 sacks, Packers 26, with no more than 21 by other teams), 19th fewest sacks in the NFL so far. However, Cam is the most pressured QB in the NFL so far, with 21.6% pressures on his passing attempts (this is a Monday ESPN TV stat). Here is where the Bears get their sacks from:
3.5 - DE Julius Peppers
3.5 - DE Israel Idonija
3.0 - DE Corey Wootton
2.5 - DE Shea McClellin
4.5 - DT Henry Melton
1.0 - DT Amobi Okoye
1.0 - NT Stephen Paea
0.0 - NT Matt Toeaine
As you can see from these sack numbers, unlike the Cowboys, where you stop Ware, and you've stopped their pass rush, the Bears pass rush comes from almost their whole D-Line, even their backups. As a result of this, a team can't just focus on stopping 1 or 2 pass rushers, and you don't even get a brake when the backups come in to give the starters a rest. So don't be shocked if Peppers gets 2 or 3 sacks, Melton 2, Idonija 1, and maybe 2 sacks by the backup D-Linemen. I think the over under on Bears sacks this week should probably be 5 sacks, because they should get at least 4 sacks, but maybe not more than 5, if the Panthers are lucky.
My prediction may sound harsh, but remember that the Panthers O-Line starts an all UDFA right side of the O-Line, with basically rookie OG's (Bayers didn't play last year, and has played very little this year). That only leaves veteran's, LT Jordan Gross (whos talent is now declining), and C Geoff Hangartner, who's returning to C for the first time in a few years, and wasn't playing that well at RG. The Bears are on a high after Monday night's near shutout of the Lions. With the Panthers playing musical chairs on the right side of their O-Line, if things go wrong, things could get very ugly, very fast. If that does happen, we could see a sack record tested, with 8 or more sacks.


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In the wake of Cleverly, Price and Berto's demise there has been a fair bit of speculation over who else has been oversold and underperformed. Being the slack tongued (or fingered on the internet) fellow I am, I thought I'd list my very speculative and rather biased list of fighters who may or may not be who they are cracked up to be and let the BLH rabble discuss.
A few qualifications;
This isn't a list of over hyped fighters that are actually very good and have shown so. Yeah Matthysse might not be the next Pacman, but he is good and has some good wins, so he won't be featured here.
The list gets more speculative as it goes down, I start with the fighters I do think won't amount to much and move on to some that could well make it.
Some fighters such as Tyson Fury aren't on the list because the general consensus is that they aren't a future world champion despite the amount of talk they generate.
Credit to the other posters who have already been discussing this in comments or fanposts.
1. Kell Brook – Injuries might have thwarted his world title shot but he hasn't exactly being gunning for another one since it fell through. Suggests to me that either he or his management think he isn't ready. Will he ever be? I'm not so sure. Kell is a fighter I can see getting found out.
2. Charvez Jr – I'm a little late on calling this one, because most of the internet will probably agree with me, making him hyped by his promoters/team and no one else. I can't see him doing any better in the 168 division, might make a good cash cow for other fighters in the division though.
3. Zou Shiming – the most interesting question with Zou is how far will Bob Arum be able to take him. It will be an interesting examination of how much cash and fame Arum can drip out of his limp performances against subpar opposition. As a Chinese Olympian Arum smells a big Asian market for this fighter, the problem is he isn't that good.
4. Deontay Wilder - I've seen a few of his Kos, and he can definitely crack. I think much of the hype around Wilder is US fan optimism. Most of his KOs seem to come via a setup with the jab and then a big looping smack. Not sure this will work against an opponent that is switched on. Deontay Wilder could become a world champion, but if he does it would suggest to me that the heavy weight division is really weak.
5. Gary Russell Jr – Who is this?
6. Adonis Stevenson – I'm in the camp that thinks Dawson was thinking about yesterday's lunch rather than the man trying to decapitate him. If Stevenson lasts as a champion it will be due to the lack of good opposition in the division. He wouldn't have gotten to this position at 168. A weak entry on this list though, as he isn't incredibly hyped.
7. Adrien Broner – The obligatory Broner entry. I think Broner is a legit champion and will beat the borderline champions and contenders he fights, but he has been sold as a true force in the 147-135 weight classes. I wonder if he might get embarrassed by an opponent of genuine quality.
8. Ricky Burns – I feel a bit harsh putting Ricky on this list. Before the Gonzales fight I had him down as guy that's happy to sit in his home town and take mandatories (the Frank Warren approach to promotion). The Gonzales fight both showed his technical limitations, but also the ability to read and change the situation that top level sportsmen have. We don't really know how good Gonzales is, so I don't think we can write off Burns boxing abilities but even without Broner in the division I'm not sure he is top dog, and he is sold as this by some in the UK.
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A Day in the Life of Manila [true story]
Posted on 06. Feb, 2012 by Brandon.
Just another day in Manila:
Novita took the car so I grabbed a taxi home from work. Traffic in Manila was so obscenely terrible that I decided to get out and walk. Only after exiting the car did I realize the entire street was lined with gates – meaning it was completely illegal to be on the busy street vs the sidewalk. (Ayala Ave / Paseo) Nice of the taxi driver to mention that. WTF?
So just as I'm ready to hop the gate, a cop runs over and yells at me to stay where I am – in traffic – with cars driving dangerously close to me. I politely tell him the story – that I didn't mean to, didn't know, blah blah. He asked for my ID so I lied and said I only had my work badge. "Sir, where is your license?" "Well, sirrrr, I'm walking so I don't really need my driver's license do I?" His face wrinkled up like he just swallowed a burning cigarette.
He said he'd confiscate my work badge. No problem, cause I'd just get a new one at work rather than spend 5 hours sweating in a filthy Manila police station to retrieve it. A far better option than handing him my license which was in my pocket.
He then tried to issue me a ticket. Hmmm, based on what – my work ID? "How long have you been in Manila?" "Uh, only 3 months." "And you didn't know you can't walk on this street?" "Uh, I never walk this way – I drive to work."
Now he's really confused. Or is it angry? Irrelevant.
"Sir, I thought you didn't have a license?" "Yeah, uh, I left it in my car." Moving on… "Sir, do you realize I can give you community service for jay-walking." "Yeah, but I also realize it's your job to keep people safe and we're standing here talking on the very street where you said it's not safe to be."
Obviously hard of hearing as he didn't reply.
"Sir. Do you see all these flowers planted? They were planted by jaywalkers." "Right. So how about you help me hop this fence and I can get home safely rather than chat with you in this ridiculous traffic?" He wasn't amused but I think he simply couldn't stand my insubordinate face anymore so he said, "Ok, but next time I catch you I will give you community service planting flowers."
"It's a deal, boss. Can you give me a boost?"
After I hop the fence. In my nice clothes. At rush hour. In front of 300 people. Carrying 3 bags and a bunch of photo gear that crashes to the sidewalk. I compose myself and continue on. At the next intersection a woman near me starts screaming. (Not at me, fortunately) The screaming escalates. She starts throwing punches at another woman. The other woman punches back – hard. Only then do I realize that the other woman has unusually large biceps under her skin tight dress. She was he in drag. So basically a street brawl opens up right in front of me between she-men with far too much estrogen/testosterone to be safe for anyone breathing fumes like that. In a city like Manila, you don't wanna hang around for round 2.
As I'm walking away, a cop runs over and starts yelling at them, all I hear is, "Ladies, do you want community service!!!"
And this, my friends, is why I love expatriate life. Never a dull moment.
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Two typhoons hit Manila in less than a week
Posted on 02. Oct, 2011 by Brandon.
In less than 6 days, two separate typhoons have rolled through Manila. These hit almost exactly two years after Ondoy ripped through killing many and leaving devastation and horrendous flooding in its wake. Fortunately these have been relatively mild in Manila compared to Ondoy, but with heavy flooding occurring in some areas nonetheless.
My neighbor and coworker had a massive tree get ripped out of the ground during the heavy winds. I believe it knocked out his power for a few days. When I asked him about it, he mentioned that the electrical company sent workers out to begin slicing up the tree for removal. Apparently the guy with the chainsaw forgot to cut the power to the lines and the chainsaw went through the main line sending sparks everywhere – as he was wearing flip-flops standing in the wet street.
Sorry for the poor quality but this was taken from Novita's Blackberry in a rush.
Expat life remains anything but dull.
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Post about Indonesian women and expat men has reached 221 comments
Posted on 05. Apr, 2011 by Brandon.
This post from nearly 5 years ago has certainly received a lot of feedback – currently at 221 comments. And there were many more comments not approved or moderated for various reasons (and I'm very lenient). It appears the nature of relationships between Asian women and foreigners is a hot topic. Unfortunately, the discussion also seems to breed hate, blatant racism, extreme generalizations, and the other crap that comes with the telling of peoples' personal history.
Each of these delicately composed comments comes streaming (and sometimes shouting) into my inbox, at times more frequently than bathroom breaks. I'm so often tempted to respond, to speak my own mind, and share my experiences having been with an amazing, loving, and caring Indonesian woman for so many years – experiences so very opposite from the majority of those sharp words expressed in the comments. But then again, whose mind am I going to change? If someone has had a horrible experience with love or has witnessed a partner using them only as a means to an end, who am I to say that they're wrong to lash out?
Despite the fact that this blog is centered around photography, travel, culture, and my own life experiences as an expatriate living in Asia, I'll continue to allow the comments to flow. I simply ask that before you contribute to the discussion, you ask yourself if you'd say the same thing if you were face-to-face with others, that you consider the flip side to your beliefs and statements, and that you strive to maintain some semblance of respect – especially in terms of religion. Don't confuse the disparity of wealth and blatant naivety with a particular religion.
Having said that, perhaps it's time for me to share my own perspectives on this matter from many years of personal experience.
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Photographing Manila as an expat
Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by Brandon.
Took a stroll the other day with a fellow photography enthusiast and Novita through a part of Manila most expats would never dare explore. Between that area and the area we live in, "Fort Bonifacio", there's a massive, imposing wall reaching 5 meters in some places.
I wasn't sure if it was keeping them out, or keeping us walled in.
The security guards near one entrance just smiled and said there's no way we could enter. Of course that didn't stop us – we found a small gate 300 meters down the road that led us into what can only be deemed the polar opposite of where we live.
In Indonesia, I regularly went exploring on foot through less developed areas, landfills, and slums. The major difference was that I understood what those around me were saying. Yet after more than a year in Manila, I still can't speak a lick of Tagalog – English is much more widespread. I'll admit, it feels more vulnerable not knowing what the young guys are saying about Novita when they chuckle together. I try to smile and keep walking when I'm pretty sure they're saying something derogatory about her – continually reminding myself that we're the visitors wandering around their grounds by choice. It's not always easy.
Luckily, most of those we met on the street were friendly and just wanted to practice their English. I managed to take a few interesting photos, but for the most part simply wanted to take in my surroundings and gauge everyone's response to our cameras. I consider it groundwork for going out again.
Unfortunately, the next day, my friend went out again on his own to take photos and was pick-pocketed. His phone was stolen right out of his bag as he was taking pics. He felt it, but by the time he realized it, the guy was on his way out of there. A few girls pointed the thief out and my friend managed to get his phone back. It is a reminder to not always assume the best in people I suppose, but it could have happened nearly anywhere. It's not fair to label a country, its people, or their station in life – there are thieves in every country, culture, and level of society. It is what it is. Better to lose a cheap Nokia than a pension plan. It won't deter him; he'll be back out next weekend with his camera and a grin.
It's taken me much longer to get out with my camera in Manila than it ever did in Jakarta. But I hope I can get to know the people beyond my expat bubble, to see the similarities and contrast amongst Indonesian and Filipino people, and learn to appreciate this amazing culture just as I did with my beloved Indonesia.
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Earning supplemental income: How to make money in your spare time?
Posted on 22. Jan, 2009 by Brandon.
Money. As much as I strive to enjoy life without focusing on it, I'm beginning to feel that it's time to seek out more financial security. The global recession, New Year's resolutions, and the very lucid realization that I'm now in my 30′s has been the cause of such thinking.
For the past seven years, I've lived in Jakarta on a decent salary, with sufficient housing provided, a car that's paid off, maids that have cooked and cleaned, and have enjoyed much of the expat lifestyle defined by comfort and travel.
On the other hand, I've been a salaried employee this entire time, with not much potential to break out of the pre-determined pay scale beyond yearly (very modest) increases. I am friends with many expats making absurd amounts of money; generally they're working in the oil industry, investments, or other more lucrative fields. It's not easy seeing how much more they earn, not out of greed or jealousy, but from the knowlege that they've traveled the world, and don't stress about finances in the same manner. Having said that, I've never measured a man by his wealth.
In living like an expat, I spend like an expat. Whereas an Indonesian meal may cost less than $1, a decent meal of sushi or seafood will generally be well over $20. I won't continue with the disparities in lifestyle expenditures, but you get the point. There are areas where I can cut back.
I feel it's time to start being more financially responsible. Focusing on the basics, saving more money, and finding cheaper ways of enjoying life. Knowing this is a trend around the globe makes it easier, but budgeting alone isn't enough.
It's time to seek out other opportunities for making supplemental income. There are two factors that play into this:
A) The very real fact that the life of an expat is transient. I never know when I'll leave Indonesia, as my contracts are renewed annually. I'll need another source of income to bridge the gap when I decide to leave and/or switch careers.
B) Budgeting and saving may be sufficient for developing good habits, but it's simply not enough for things like buying property, a home, or investing carefully, at this time.
It will take lots of research, dedication, time, and money to get some things started, but I believe I have all of those aspects covered. Whereas many of my friends enjoy evenings of leisure, TV, reading, and socialization, after the gym, dinner, and some quality time with Novita, I'm back on the computer in the evenings doing photography, teaching myself new skills, etc. I have no problem dedicating at least an additional 2-4 hours per day to whatever venture I begin.
Now the question is… what should I do? I have a few ideas, and will dedicate another post to them. In the meantime, are there any ways you make additional income beyond your primary job? Do you find that the time you put into it is worthwhile in the end? Do you make sufficient income from it to rationalize giving up your free time?
More to come.
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Job opportunity: we're hiring ASAP
Posted on 19. Aug, 2008 by Brandon.
My employer is currently seeking to hire someone as soon as possible.
I believe it's preferable to have an expat, or an Indonesian fluent in English. The package is good, salary good, and many perks. It's a great place to work; but I believe they're keen to fill the position this week. I will remove this post after the position is filled.
Please contact me directly for more information if interested.
*UPDATE* – Post filled. Thank you for your interest!
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When friends leave
Posted on 03. Jul, 2007 by Brandon.
One of the most unfortunate aspects of being an overseas expat is the simple but inevitable fact that you must continually part ways with close friends. When you work in an expat situation and experience extreme highs and even more intense lows, these people become your surrogate family.
Unlike other environments, rarely would you find a job where you'd find yourself stranded together because of massive flooding, and evacuated together in the back of a military truck. You'd scarcely find yourself discussing ways of coping should Avian Flu come to a head, changing life dramatically. You hopefully would never witness the death of your very own leader who had become a father figure to all in this close-knit environment, and the subsequent painful healing afterwards.
Dealing with these issues brings people closer than the average workplace. The fact that in many ways you're isolated due to the language constraints only amplifies this bond. When vacation time arises, most often you're traveling together, and experiencing the cultural differences and quirks together. These experiences form memories that time will not tarnish.
It's only when your friends begin seeking new contracts in other countries, or start moving back to where they originated from that you remember that this is all temporary – that all of us will move on in one way or another in due time. Am I thankful I've remained in Indonesia this long? Of course. Have I met some amazing people? Definitely. It's better to have made these connections and then lost them, rather than to never have made them in the first place.
But like a layer of fresh snow in the April sunlight, it's fleeting and ephemeral.
Ultimately, we are all transient.
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Maid-less once again
Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 by Brandon.
As spoiled as this sounds – it sucks not having a maid. We had to let ours go.
I lived alone for nearly a decade, so I'm quite competent with laundry, cooking (well, sort of), and am a pretty clean guy. So, no, a maid is not a necessary part of living here – BUT, I'll have the rest of my life to go maid-less once I leave Indonesia.
So, my plea to you is this: if you have any reliable source for finding maids, or know of one available, please let me know. I'm not picky, not demanding, and pay more than average. i just ask that they not steal from me, escape out the roof at midnight to 'hang out' with the construction workers, or smoke crack in the back patio. English is not necessary believe it or not, and neither is previous expat household experience.
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Off to Grand Ledge where it was Homecoming for the Comets.
The Okemos Chiefs were dead-set on ruining the night, and linebacker Billy Tracy took down a scrambling Nathan Megge for a sack.
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I have questions answer any or all of them of them if you can
(1) When calculating the Voltage average of DC current that has been generated as a result of a AC current passing trough a rectifier how do you account for voltages that have have been limited as an example, 10 to 20 volts where the 0-10 is not included in the waveform, as opposed to 0-20 volts where the entire range 0-20 is in the waveform.
example: the equation used to calculated voltage is Vavg=2(Vpeak)/π(Pi) or
2 times the voltage peak divided by Pi
with a DC voltage that starts at 0V and peaks at 100V in a waveform the math to calculate the voltage average is :
63.7V= 2(100Vp)/Pi which is correct
But in a voltage that ranges from 10V-20V using the same equation looks like:
12.73= 2(20Vp)/π
which is incorrect the correct answer is 16.4
how do you account for the elimination of 0-10 volts in the second problem and calculate the average for a waveform that has passed through a rectifier that has a waveform of 10-20 Volts my text offers no explaination but it does give an answer which is 16.4.
another question which I do not know if mathmatical mechanics would be the same ordifferent from solving the second problem is -15 volts to 25 volt with an answer of Vavg=10.5V, how do you arrive at 10.5 Volts?
(2) A center tapped tranformer used in a full-wave rectifier having a average voltage of 120V(out), what is the Vp across each half of the of secondary circuit.
Since the current has not yet been filtered it still has a wave form and the peak has be calculated using the reverse of the equation 2(Vpeak)/ π in order to determine Vpeak as in
which in an ideal circuit would account for Vpeak across each side of the circuit due to the alternating voltage on each side of the circuit through the two diodes in the circuit as they alternately become foward biased and negatively biased. but the diode drop is being taken into account.
anyway I thought that the only one diode drop would diode be taken into account well have a look:
the voltage drop is a result of the potential barrier of the diode
the voltage alternately is applied to two sides of the circuit with
V(secavg)-Diode Drop(0.7V)=V(outavg) &
V(secpeak)-Diode Drop(0.7V)= V(outpeak)
so why in my text would they apply the equation
when only one diode drop is accountable for a voltage drop from
V(sec) to V(out) and why would the subtraction occur within the factoring instead of after. It makes absolutely no sense to me at all why on the way out only one diode drop is accounted for but on the way back in a diode drop from each diode is accounted for.
(3)When diodes in a bridge rectifier are all swithced from their original position and changed to the opposite polarity how does it affect the waveform.
(4)The rms voltage is 20V in a bridge rectifier, what is the PIV?
( I have an answer for this one but nothing to check it against)
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Home Emporium had received a large shipment of vintage olive buckets! There's just something about the style and patina of these olive buckets that I love and there are so many places in my home that I can see using them - most likely it will find its spot by my fireplace like in my inspiration picture but I've also found lots of other great ideas for how to use it. For the holidays, they make perfect decorative containers for filling with greenery, birch branches, and pinecones:
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Home Emporium's vintage olive buckets are reasonably priced at $39 but not everyone has a Home Emporium nearby (see this previous post on Home Emporium for more info on this store and its locations). Other sources of vintage olive buckets besides flea markets and antique stores include Williams-Sonoma, where they sell Found Olive Buckets for $99
and Pottery Barn which also has Found Greek Olive Buckets but they are $169 (yikes!).
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Description: In one part, Berry tells the suspect to have a seat, and he asks him if he will take his handcuffs off. Berry takes them off. "Scott was dealing with a man who had been arrested after holding several family members at knifepoint (sic)," said Berry's attorney, Mike Storie. "This man had a history of fighting with peace officers, but part of the booking process required Scott to remove the man's handcuffs." But then you see Berry in what looks like a fighting stance and then a confrontation ensues. The suspect appears to raise his hand and Berry lunges at the man, with his hands around his neck. "After threatening the officer repeatedly the man refused to comply with verbal commands and Scott was forced to take a combative stance and eventually employ physical force," Storie said.


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Located between three rivers and seven hills, the Quality Inn® in Rome offers easy access to a variety of historic landmarks, including the Victorian-era downtown and several museums with artifacts from the pre-Civil War era, including the Chieftans Museum, Oak Hill and Martha Berry Museum. The hotel is also convenient to Berry College and Shorter University, making the Quality Inn the perfect place to stay when visiting those institutions or attending athletic events.
Guests of the Quality Inn hotel are invited to relax in the indoor heated pool and work out in the fitness center. There is one meeting room. Other amenities include free hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet access, and a free daily newspaper. All guest rooms offer a flat-screen television with cable, coffee maker, microwave, desk, pillow-top mattress, hair dryer, alarm clock, iron and ironing board. Some rooms feature a sofa sleeper. No pets.
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It derives from a joint research initiative carried on by the "Institute of Communication, Information and Perception Technologies (TeCIP)" at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and the "National Laboratory of Photonic Networks (LNRF)" at the National Inter-university Consortium for Telecommunications (CNIT).
Today the research team is composed by 1 head of research, 1 assistant professor, 7 PhD students, and 1 research associate affiliated to the Retis and IRCPhonet laboratories. The labs are located in Pisa (I).
From the very beginning the research team targeted the ambitious objective of following the whole engineering process transforming a simple idea to a validated experimental realization.
The Networks of Embedded Systems group is considering large scale distributed systems where bottom-level heterogeneous embedded devices host both custom embedded logic and ad-hoc communication capabilities.
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The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are nearly upon us, which means it's time to stock up on games — and both Amazon and Target are offering deals so you can grab next gen titles for cheap. Starting tomorrow at 9:00 am PST, you'll be able buy two PS4 games on Amazon and get one free. The deal lasts until 1:00PM PST (or until supplies run out), and includes most of the console's launch lineup, with games like Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Killzone: Shadow Fall, Knack, and more all included. To get the deal you simply need to use the promo code "GR8TNESS" when you checkout.
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Update [2008-3-5 12:27:4 by BMG]: Trey Graham, TE Waco Midway is the 14th commit
Update [2008-3-5 12:27:4 by BMG]: Tariq Allen, MLB LB Irving MacArthur is the 15th commit
Ken Vaccaro, DB Brownwood, becomes the 12 commit.
Barrett Matthews, TE Galena Park, is the 13th commit.
Update [2008-3-5 12:27:4 by BMG]: Allen is one of the top LB in the state, however the Graham recruitment is a bit of a mystery and was not on many radar screens. So far Mack has reeled in commits on most of the sholarships he has offered, but we're still waiting on a few big fish in-state --- Okafor and McFarland --- as well as a couple major out of state recruits.
Vaccaro is 6-1, 185 with 4.4 speed. He become Will Muschamp's 3rd DB in the 2009 class, and 6th defensive commit. Muschamp's third DB is similar to the first two in that he can play every position in the secondary.
Matthews is 6-2, 225, with 4.6 speed. His coaches label him as a hard nosed player - a good blocker with the speed to split out.
The Horns are still pursuing a few more defensive players (DT's McFarland & Calvin Howell, DE Okafor, & MLB Tariq Allen) as well as OL Mason Walters. Most expect the Horns will land 4 or 5 of these recruits and pick up the typical one or two more after the initial recruiting blitz in the spring.
In other news word out of spring practice is that John Chiles has worked hard to improve his accuracy. Make no mistake, he's not nearly the passer McCoy is, but apparently he's at a point where teams will need to respect his arm and will not be able to stack the line. Hopefully he continues to develop so that he can be a bigger part of the offense.
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Colton (Cody) Johnson has been impressive and may see quite a bit of duty as a fullback and/or power back on short yardage and goal line situations next year. Johnson has bulked up 15 lbs to 245.
Also, Dan Buckner and Malcolm Williams are waging a pretty competitive battle in practice for roles in 2008. Lastly, Muschamp has been giving a serious look to Lamarr Houston, Aaron Lewis, and Henry Melton to help out at the DT position to create a steady pass rush by the front four. It is probably a forgone conclusion that one or two of these guys will see steady playing time rotating up and down the line.


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Lizzie Nichols is back, pounding the New York City pavement and looking for a job, a place to live, and her proper place in the universe (not necessarily in that order).
When "Summer Fling" Luke uses the L word (Living Together), Lizzie is only too happy to give up her plan of being postgrad roomies with best friend, Shari, in a one-room walk-up in exchange for cohabitation with the love of her life in his mother's Fifth Avenue pied-à-terre, complete with doorman and resident Renoir.
But Lizzie's not as lucky in her employment search. As Shari finds the perfect job, Lizzie struggles through one humiliating interview after another, being judged overqualified for the jobs in her chosen field—vintage-gown rehab—and underqualified for everything else. It's Shari's boyfriend Chaz to the rescue when he recommends Lizzie for a receptionist's position at his father's posh law firm. The nonpaying gig at a local wedding-gown shop Lizzie manages to land all on her own.
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Every year we travel the country to find unique and interesting products for the show. With over 550 booths we are the largest show of this kind on the west coast. Visit the Show Preview to see some of the products represented at the show.
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Watching the intro to the homerun derby where Mike Piazza and Johnny Damon embarrassed themselves beyond nomral (hard to believe) by joining the remaining members of Creed on stage, made me wonder what you think the most embarrassing moment for other players have been, from a fan's perspective.
It was painful to watch, for those that missed it. Piazza banging the cymbal on the drum and acting like he was the front man for the greatest rock band ever.
Johnny Damon trying to steal the mic so he can yell more "yeahs!" into it like the rock star he is.
All that on top of the band being Creed. Uggggh.
Detroit..home of Motown and all you can get is Uncle Cracker and Creed?
Come on.