text:
Remaining MLB Free Agents That Could Make an Impact
By Lance_Rinker, Managing Editor for Konsume Sports
The official end of the NFL season, including the NFL playoffs, is a sign of wondrous things around the bend for baseball enthusiasts as that means Spring Training will soon be here. Baseball teams will open spring training on February 13 and the first set of exhibition games are scheduled for February 25. Seeing as how we are less than two weeks away from players officially reporting to camp and just three weeks away from actual games being played, now seems like a good time to take a whose left in free agency that could still make a difference.
Ubaldo Jimenez
As far as starting pitchers go Ubaldo Jimenez is one of the few left on the market with considerable upside and swing and miss stuff. One of the reasons he's still available is because Masahiro Tanaka took his time deciding on a new team, waiting until just before the deadline to sign with a major league team, and the other big-name free agent starters on the market wanted to wait. The second reason he's still available is because Ervin Santana hasn't signed yet and there seems to be a game of chicken taking place between the agents of the two right now.
Once he does sign though, the signing team will be thankful they did because Jimenez is the kind of pitcher they can slot in near the top of the rotation and feel comfortable letting him loose on opposing lineups. He struck out a career high 25% of the batters he faced in 2013 and brought his walk rate down to a more manageable 10.3% (lower than the 11.8% rate from 2012). He also managed to throw first-pitch strikes 58.4% of the time, which is higher than his career average of 55.6%, and players swung and missed at his pitched 8.8% of the time, which is more in line with his days with the Colorado Rockies.
A.J. Burnett
Now that A.J. Burnett has decided that he will, in fact, pitch in 2014 there are at least a dozen teams that are going to be taking a good, long look at the 37-year-old grizzled veteran. Burnett is one of those rare pitchers that actually got better with age, after having posted back-to-back seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates that were the best of his career since 2005.
With a ground-ball rate floating between 56% and 57% the last two seasons, a swinging strike rate of 10%, and of course his ability to strike guys out at a nearly 25% clip makes him one of the bargains of the winter. He won't cost a draft pick, nor will he cost you a lot of money on a long-term deal. This makes him ideal for a team looking for that veteran pitcher with something left in the tank on a one or two year deal.
Kendrys Morales
The free agent market is a barren landscape when trying to find an impact bat this late in free agency, but Kendrys Morales is still available – interest levels in him are held down by the draft pick compensation tied to signing him and of course the fact that he's only a designated hitter. But that shouldn't stop a team that is in need of adding a solid bat, one that projects well over the next three years, to hit in the third, fifth, or sixth spot in the lineup every day.
Morales has managed to hit 20 or more home runs in three of his last four seasons as an everyday player and he did that while hitting in pitching friendly parks (Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners). If you put him in a ballpark that is more neutral or even slightly more favorable to someone of his skillset I believe you have yourself the steal of the winter. His on-base skills are solid, has 30-home run potential in the right ballpark, and he knows how to drive the ball into the gaps consistently.
Not a single team with a need in the starting rotation or at designated hitter would be disappointed in what they would get out of these three players, especially considering two of them (Burnett and Morales) could be had on very reasonable deals. Being this late in the off-season, and Spring Training right around the corner, it's getting down to crunch time for these players to sign with a new team.
The New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Baltimore Orioles all have a major need at designated hitter but the Yankees and Orioles are the two that would be the best fit for Morales. Just about every team could use one more high-quality starter but the teams where Burnett and Jimenez would have the most impact are, again, the Yankees and the Orioles. Other teams that would be a solid fit for either are the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Comments (7)
The Rangers should trade Mith Moreland for a RP an sign Kendrys.
The Mariners are desperate, IMO. They kind of backed themselves into a corner by trying to build up their offense in one off-season by signing Robinson Cano to that mega contract. Now it's put up or shut up, but signing Cruz is just going to hamstring them after year one.
Cruz is a horrendous defensive outfielder. Aside from playing left field at Fenway, he'd scare me in literally every other park. That the Mariners are rumored to be in play for his services is almost an evil joke. I guess that they are now masochists after so many years of allowing Raul Ibanez and Mike Morse don gloves.
RBI is a stat of opportunity and isn't reflective of skill. All Cruz offers is power and that's one of the first things to go in aging sluggers. He has minimal on-base skills and Morales, to me, is the safer bet over a three year period. I'll take Morales.
Morales is a DH only but would be cheaper, Cruz can play both corner OF spots. His career range is exactly equal to the league avg range and his career fielding % is only slightly below avg (although it was slightly above it last year). He hit 27 hr and had 76 RBI in only 109 games. You can't say it was because of PED use because his use was before the 2012 season and you can't say it was because of the Ballpark because Rangers Ballpark graded out as neutral last year (due to the changes made last off season) . The draft pick compensation is a big hurdle for both though.
Neither Cruz nor Morales can play the field, though, and both are hampered by the attached draft pick compensation. Unless I was a win-right-now AL team that need a bat to really solidify an otherwise loaded team, I would not be considering either individual (Morales over Cruz in that case, though). I question Morales' on-base skills somewhat, though, as they are largely BA-driven, which often declines with age. The only remaining hitter that I'd take on a multi-year deal, which you'd probably have to give to these guys to "justify" losing the draft pick, is Stephen Drew and he's only an option for a MI-strapped club. I'm surprised that no team has tried to sign that Rivera guy from the Yankees, though. His numbers look pretty darn impressive.
surprised that Nellie Cruz isn't on this list. He has far more upside than Morales


text:
Available formats: epub mobi pdf rtf lrf pdb txt html
Deb Salisbury is the owner of the Mantua-Maker Historical Sewing Patterns, established in 1994. Her costuming career began early – making dresses for her sister's dolls. She discovered costuming at the BayCon masquerade, a science fiction convention held in 1985, and soon thereafter fell in love with historical costuming. After many years of collecting historical clothing terms, she decided to assemble and share them with other costume historians.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Sew Lovely
This beautiful new Sew Lovely collection from Papermania has been inspired by crafting at home and the increase in popularity of homemade gifts. These sewing inspired images are on-trend and you can layer up or freestyle to create your own designs.
See Jen and Cyn's video on what you could make with this brilliant new papercraft range!
Sew Lovely Products
Sew Lovely - Sew Happy Decoupage MedleySKU: 703412£2.00
Sew Lovely - 6x6" Decoupage Medley Card KitSKU: 703425£2.00
Sew Lovely - Cute Button Decoupage MedleySKU: 703422£2.00
Sew Lovely - Ribbon Bows (20 pieces)SKU: 703419£2.50


text:
10 New Ways to Buy Jeans Now
Shopping for jeans has become kind of a nightmare, but these new blues are making their mark on a classic without the hassle
J Brand
Whiskers, for the uninitiated, are those whitish, wrinkle-like creases that tend to fall in the laps and thighs of jeans. J Brand hand-applies its whisker details to create just the right balance of white on blue.
Cotton jeans ($202).
Mike Stefanov


text:
Welcome to Julie's Birds and Boarding!
Thank you for visiting Julie's Birds and Boarding. Please remember to visit regularly as we often receive new babies and have upcoming events. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us: 408-371-BIRD(2473)
We have many happy customers, check us out on Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/julies-birds-and-boarding-san-jose
Hours of Operation
|Noon - 6pm
|Tuesday - Friday
|10am - 6pm
|11am - 6pm
|11am - 5pm
Babies we receive regularly:
- Cockatiel
- Conure
- Eclectus
- Crimson Rosella
- Caique (White Belly and Black head)
- Myer's Parrots
But remember to check our babies page -> We're always getting something new.
Our services include:
- Overnight and long term boarding of all kinds of parrots
- Grooming (wings and nails)
We also carry a wide variety of bird necessities -> please stop by the store or call for more details.


text:
Casa del Sur Fishing Lodge is located on the beautiful Pacific coast of Nicaragua. The location is rich with wildlife and world class inshore and offshore fishing. Come to experience and fish Nicaragua!
Here in the beautiful fishing town of San Juan del Sur we have two top of the line boats available for you to enjoy! Join Casa del Sur on the 33ft Panga, the Chloe Frijole where you can fish, take advantage of easy access to the best surf breaks, experience dolphin and sea turtle tours, or just enjoy the ocean breezes, breath taking views, and open sea. If you prefer offshore sport fishing, the 57ft Spencer Yacht the 'Tranquilo' is the best available sport fishing charter in Nicaragua. The 'Tranquilo' offers a smooth and comfortable ride offshore to the best fishing locations. Fishing is at it's best here in Nicaragua in April through November. The peak of the fishing season is during May and June.
Casa del Sur Fishing Lodge offers Whale Watching Cruises from January to March. Contact Casa del Sur and visit Nicaragua to get up close and personal with the many large humpback whales that migrate to the area. We also offer Turtle Exploration from July to December where you have the opportunity to view hundreds of turtles coming on to the beach to lay their eggs in the sand. Each year approximately 10,000 turtles nest on the beaches located just South of San Juan del Sur.
Enjoy many additional exciting activities when you are with us at Casa del Sur including horse-back riding, canopy zip line adventures, interacting with the wildlife, volcano boarding, or just relaxing by the pool side. We also provide tours throughout Nicaragua to locations such as active volcanoes, the historic city of Granada, or Mission opportunities to remote villages. Casa del Sur can provide the custom vacation you and your friends or family have been searching for!
- Read reviews of Casa del Sur Fishing Lodge


text:
Karens Variety
A large selection of new and vintage Patterns,
Pattern Books, and PDF Download
knitting, cross stitch, plastic canvas, tatting,
embroidery, macrame, dolls, toys, sewing,
Newsletter, Free patterns. Contest.
powered by
Men's Knit Shirts
Sewing Pattern
1989 Kwik Sew 1882
Sizes S-M-L-XL
Chest 34 - 48 (86.5 - 122cm)
Waist 28 - 42 (71 - 106.5cm)
Hip 35 - 49 (89 - 124.5cm)
Uncut vintage pattern to sew
men's shirt with front placket, short sleeves or long sleeves with cuffs,
and extended shoulders. Collar can be made from self fabric or a finished
ribbed collar can be used. Designed for stretch knits only with 18%
stretch across the grain.
Go to all Sewing
Pattern - Men


text:
With the holiday season around the corner, I've been on the hunt for statement jewelry and accessories that will add festive appeal to my favorite winter looks. An intricate collar instantly adds flair to a cocktail dress, while gemstones and metal accents are the ideal statement piece for a basic blouse or cashmere sweater.
Take a look at my top budget-friendly picks that range from from $25 - $200.
Cara Accessories Collar - Nordstrom // Deco Triangle Necklace - Dorthy Perkins // Ebony and Gold - ModCloth // Black Geometric - House of Harlow 1960 // Tempest Necklace - Stella & Dot
Posted by Kathryn Mansur at 9:02 AM
8 comments:
Love that Stella and Dot bib necklace! gorgeous!ReplyDeleteReplies
I know, it's amazing! xo KatDelete
Love Stella & Dot - recently became a stylist for them!ReplyDelete
Your blog is so cute! Follow back if you like moetalksalot.blogspot.com
Newest follower :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Followed you back. xoDelete
Very nice blog, thanks for your generous info. More power to you!ReplyDelete
I'm amazed, I have to say. Actually barely ever do I experience a site that's both educative and entertaining, and permit me notify you, you may well have hit the nail on the head. Your notion is excellent the problem is anything that not adequate folks are talking intelligently about. I am extremely joyful that I stumbled throughout this in my find for something referring to this.ReplyDelete
sell gold Houston
gold buyers in Houston
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
You must log in to access this feature. Sign in with Twellow or Facebook to get started.
By signing in to Twellow, you indicate your agreement to our terms of service.
Simply connect with Facebook and kiss those password blues away,
or go here to reset your password.
Happily Married with 4 cats and a dog, njoy photography, swimming, and found a gr8 Inet biz opp.


text:
Pregnant Escorts In Ottawa
Pregnant Escorts In Ottawa
Pregnant Escorts In Ottawa
Add as friend
Achievement Level.
Leaderboards »
Pregnant Escorts In Ottawa.
Details about Pregnant Escorts In Ottawa.
pregnant escorts in ottawa
Aug 23, 2011
... OTTAWA�Bells will toll and the flag-draped closed casket carrying former ... Hill will be met by military, RCMP and parliamentary security escorts. ... Charges laid in alleged abduction of pregnant Saskatchewan girl: RCMP ...Atlanta Pregnant Escorts. Our site is browsing on a hand column: "dating personals romance", "conversations for dates", "black escorts ottawa", and " friendship ...pregnant escorts.
... escort agencies / escort service, massage parlours, strippers & strip clubs, bdsm, transgender - ts / tv, male escorts & massage, therapeutic ...Classified Directory of Independent Escorts, Escort Agencies, Escort Services and ... Escorts Ottawa, Escorts Agency Girls in Ottawa, Massage Parlors Ottawa ...Granny escorts ottawa. ... Pov (9661); POV (9661); Pregnant (1335); Pregnant Teen (97303); Pretty (7205); Prison (291); Prolapse (68); Prostate (146); Prostitute ..
.Jun 28, 2010 ... Hey guys. I had seen this pregnant chicks ads on backpage for a while. I finally took the chance and saw her tonight: ...Jun 30, 2011 ... "The RCMP has a lot of history of doing escorts for the Royal Family that ... Prince William & Kate: Ottawa Landing | Kate Middleton, Prince ...Dec 13, 2011
... Escorts Niagara Falls Ny · Escorts Chicago Pregnant. Midget Escorts In Ottawa ... Ottawa Escorts - Reviews of Ottawa Escorts ...Jan 30, 2011 ...Jun 3, 2011 ... Ottawa escorts best laid plans. Lindsay, a full-time student at the University of Ottawa, gets about $250 an hour for having sex with strangers .
..Nov 5, 2012 ... Things to do in Ottawa if youre here for a visit. ..... even if the clinic doesnt offer escorting, you could. all the escorts do is engage the clients .... counselling, services and support to women dealing with unplanned pregnancies.
PondCare 269D Microbial Algae Clean 64-Ounce
Carters Loose-Leaf Memory Book Wonder
Schmid Musical Belle Figurine Disney Beauty & Beast
ArtBinR Super Satchel Box - 9000AB
Denali 115-Piece Home Repair Tool Kit
High Tech Pet 100 Foot Coil Twisted Ultra-Wire For Humane Contain Electronic Dog Fence Systems
Philips DS111037 Fidelio Docking Speaker Station For IPhone And IPod Black
Luna Guitars Lightweight Guitar Case FolkParlor Series
Canini Leather Designer Dog Collar - Fiore Collar - Color Pink Size XXS
Schiff Move Free Ultra Capsules With UC-II 30 Count
Sony Movie Studio Platinum Suite 12
About Us
Follow Us on Facebook
Follow girlworldescortsdarkness.com on Facebook!
Follow girlworldescortsdarkness.com on Twitter!


text:
Cultural Care Au Pair Apply Now Free Information Kit & Game
Login As a parent, there is nothing more important than knowing
your children are well...
Our company specializes in placing quality
and Housekeeping Services to households in Chicago and
SuburbanChicagoLand .
Our agency...
Quality Childcare and More! We select the best possible
cantidate for your family's needs. Licensed & bonded, thorough
screening process.
Editorial Description
I am keenly aware that choosing an elementary school is one of
your most important decisions. You want a
school that has...
Many students who struggle have been told that they are not
doing enough, or are not paying attention, when they are in fact
doing everything they can....
The Discovery Educational Center can help your child reach
their potential - and beyond. Academic concerns are addressed with
an individualized program...
High School
Special needs
A variety of games, activities, music and non-stop fun
for children ages 1 to 7. Enjoyprivate use of Jungle Gym for 2
action packed hours. Three...
Smarty Party is the place for parties as unique as
your child! Our Party planners will help you select a theme,
plan and lead an interactive party...


text:
When she's not leading Wye Oak, Jenn Wasner lends her titanic voice to Flock Of Dimes, her own solo project. Next month, she'll release a single, "Curtain" b/w "Apparition." Talking about it, she says, "These two songs function as a pair of opposites — the first documents the thoughtless, obsessed joy of new love, whereas the second attempts to catch sight of the ghosts it leaves behind in the wake of its absence." She recorded the tracks with Baltimore rap producer Mickey Free. Listen to "Curtain" below.
"Curtain" b/w "Apparition" is out 9/25 on Merge. Shout out to Jenn, Mickey, and everyone else who has ever worked at the Golden West Cafe in Hampden. That place is the best.
Tags: Flock Of Dimes, Wye Oak
Leave a ReplySign in Sign in with Facebook
You must be logged in to post, reply to, or rate a comment.
%s1 / %s2


text:
For 16 years, brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans shared a bed, a twin bed, for that matter. Now, though they often do comedy tours together, these brothers say they never share a stage. Watch as Shawn and Marlon tell Oprah how they made good on a childhood pact.
Download the TV Guide app for iPhone, iPad and Android!


text:
- Report: US Airways working on merger plan for American
- FlightStats crowns the best on-time airlines, airports
Flying overseas? The beer and wine are on us, says American
That's the message from American Airlines, which says it will offer free wine and beer on most overseas flights starting Feb. 1.
PHOTO GALLERY: The fleet and hubs of American and American Eagle
The airline says the complimentary beer and wine will be offered in the main cabin on its international flights between the USA and Europe and Asia … as well as on flights to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay in South America.
Liquor is not included in the move, and must still be purchased on a per-drink basis.
"Our customers asked for complimentary beer and wine, and we listened," Rob Friedman, American's Vice President – Marketing, says in a statement.
Additionally, he says the move will more closely align American's policy on free drinks with those at its partners in the oneworld frequent-flier group.
Free alcohol once was a mainstay in all classes on long-distance overseas flights, but many airlines began charging for the drinks in the mid-2000s.
American's coach-class customers flying to Canada, Central America and northern South America will still have to pay for beer or wine. However, all alcoholic drinks will continue to be complimentary for all of American's first- and business-class passengers.
NEW BOOKMARK: Add Today in the Sky to your favorites
- Report: US Airways working on merger plan for American
- FlightStats crowns the best on-time airlines, airports
USA TODAY is now using Facebook Comments on our stories and blog posts to provide an enhanced user experience. To post a comment, log into Facebook and then "Add" your comment. To report spam or abuse, click the "X" in the upper right corner of the comment box. To find out more, read the FAQ and Conversation Guidelines.


text:
old-growthSyllabification: old-growth
Definition of old-growth in English:
(Of a tree or forested area) never felled, harvested, or cleared; mature: old-growth forests
More example sentences
- The Nerussa River, a secluded waterway surrounded by peat bogs and old-growth oak forests, meandered through this area.
- They are often found in mature and old-growth forests, but will breed in second growth as long as there are some large nesting trees.
- Our study examined seed dispersal of trees in an old-growth forest.
Definition of old-growth in:
- British & World English dictionary
What do you find interesting about this word or phrase?
Comments that don't adhere to our Community Guidelines may be moderated or removed.
Get more from Oxford Dictionaries
Subscribe to remove adverts and access premium resources
Most popular
Most popular in the US
Most popular in Canada
Most popular in Australia
Most popular in Malaysia
Most popular in India
Most popular in Pakistan
= trending
Most popular inAustralia Canada India Malaysia Pakistan Spain United Kingdom United States All
Word of the day raconteur
Pronunciation: ˌrakɒnˈtəː
a person who tells anecdotes skilfully and amusingly…


text:
Thanks for reading everyone! I'll be putting my blog on hiatus for the moment as I look to other projects. Thanks for reading and offering your thoughts!
Delay- Internet Connectivity Issues
Sorry folks, internet connectivity issues are delaying today's post. Hopefully we'll straighten it out for tomorrow!
Tip Tuesday #5 Making the Flight
Welcome to the last Tip Tuesday in this segment. You've figured out your destination and picked your tickets- so today is about making that flight in comfort.
Here's everything I know:
Go for side of the airplane seating for extra comfort, especially if your plane is a wide body jet with 4 or 5 seats in the center aisle. Meeting people is all well and good, but being elbow to elbow with two or more jet-drunk co-travelers is an unfortunate way to do so. Plus, aircraft walls can be your vertical pillow.
Bring sunglasses. Sometimes you want to see what's outside the plane – but you're tens of thousands of feet closer to the sun. It is BRIGHT. Bring sunglasses to pop over your eyes before your raise the shade. This goes for any plane flight, local, international, or cross-continent.
Bring your own earbuds. Half the time your comfortable and familiar earbuds will work with the entertainment system. Sometimes it won't, but on the off chance it does, you'll enjoy the sound and feel way more than with the earphones they serve you.
Specify a meal preference on your ticket. Cross-continent flights frequently let you do so. Picking something besides "General" gives your trip a little extra flavor. My current favorite is Indian vegetarian. Extra bonus: you may be one of the first served come meal time.
Wear comfortable traveling shoes. My preferred weigh next to nothing, are breathable, and come off easy in the (American) security lines. My feet don't sweat, I don't stink up the cabin, and I can put then on and off again without trouble. They crush down to save on space too.
(Mine: They're Merrel Trail Glove 2 shoes- These from REI, close to or possibly now rebranded as these from Merrel now. These are very particular shoes, I do not recommend them for everyone, but the principles above are for everyone.)
Be nice to everyone. Sometimes that is aiding another traveler, sometimes that's holding a rude comment inside. That loud lady on the phone in the waiting line may have the seat behind you. The fellow struggling with his bags may have the seat next to you. Being nice now can make your travels extra enjoyable. And of course, that goes double for the flight staff and desk people.
Bring some snacks. Oh my goodness a long flight goes better when you have your own stash of chocolate chip cookies.
Do not buy liquids if you are crossing borders. 'Don't care how much currency you have left- there is a solid good chance you'll find yourself in another security line before too long, and oop, there goes your $8 smoothie. God I wanted that smoothie.
Plan your security line unpacking ahead. My style: empty your pants pockets and place your belt in your coat pockets that zip as you walk towards the line. Pair the coat and shoes in a bin and place that on the conveyor. Next pull out your laptop and put in the second bin. Third, put your 'personal item'/laptop bag on the conveyor. Carry on, if you have it, goes last. At the other end, your shoes and jacket let you know it is your stuff coming, your laptop comes next, and then your bag to put it in. Put laptop back in bag, grab all your stuff, and mosey over to one of the benches to reassemble yourself. DO NOT put your laptop on the conveyor last. If you're stressing out about your next flight you are more likely to forget that last lonesome laptop. That was me in Croatia.
Super Tip #2: If you are going to travel with matching pocket watches (and I know this applies to most of you), put them in the same container and expect to have security ask to see them. Yes this happened to me. As I had not planned for this obvious eventuality I had to disassemble my bag of gifts to find the second watch. Learn from my foolishness. Keep your second watch accessible.
And that's it for this Tip Tuesday! If you have any questions, comment or message me directly.
Thanks for Reading!
Tip Tuesday #4 Shopping For Plane Tickets Part 2
So you've chosen your dates, but there are a few possibilities and you're not sure what to pick. Here are a few last things to check before you buy.
Brand Loyalty
People talk about loyalty, about liking one airline over another. In the last three years I have flown inside the US on American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, and Delta. Transatlantic flights have been on Continental, US Airways, and Lufthansa; Europe has been Lufthansa, Croatian Airlines, EasyJet*, and my personal favorite SmartWings**. My favorites so far are Delta for inter-US and Lufthansa for Transatlantic flights.
Delta's legroom was more than the other domestics while Lufthansa spoiled me rotten crossing oceans. Maybe it was hearing my name in its native tounge; maybe it was the complimentary soft drink, water, 3-course meal, wine, water, hot towel, soft drink, water, wine, coffee, tea, water, soft drink, water service… or maybe it was getting served first amongst my class and the personal attention that came with it. Or maybe it was the good seats that I picked. Or the excitement of going downstairs in an airplane. Regardless! Lufthansa was a lot of fun.
As popular as the question of brand is, I'm afraid I can't offer more than this. I've heard good things about Virgin, JetBlue, and Southwest, but I've never flown them. I've heard bad things about everyone else, but generally found their accommodations adequate. The more important issues are arrivals, departures, travel time, layovers, and the aircraft.
*EasyJet seats are cheap but they hike the price for luggage. I bought several levels of extra baggage space for a hefty sum and then came in well below the cheapest category, wasting a sizable sum. Obviously my fault – but it left a bitter taste in my mouth.
**SmartWings is the "Low-cost brand of Travel Service Airlines." Just look at that name. If I was going to have a sketchy shell company of an airline I'd absolutely name it "Travel Service". Apparently they rent their aircraft to other airlines to fill gaps in capability. They were where I was when I needed them, so I'd recommend them to anyone- but man was it weird to step outside the familiar brands. We literally ran across the tarmac to get into the plane.
Choosing Tickets
When you're choosing between tickets check four things: the flight arrival and departure, total travel time, and the layover or transfer time. Arrival and Departure: Ask yourself, am I getting where I want when I want? Am I leaving at a reasonable time? Early morning and late night flights are often cheaper, but are stressful. Look for a balance.
Next, compare how how long each of the trips are. This is where you find out that your super cheap early afternoon arrival and mid morning departure flight actually spans two and a half days. Typically speaking, a domestic US flight should be 2-7 hours while a transatlantic will be more like 18. The crossing takes about 8.5 hours direct, but any connecting flights will add to that. Boston serves Germany directly, so crossing was 8.5 hours plus timezone acceleration. When I flew out of Pittsburgh I went through Washington-Dulles first, adding two hours and a 6 hour layover. If the predicted time for your ticket is beyond your expectations, read the detailed flight list.
Layovers and transfer times are the last thing to check. Domestically I aim for 40 minutes between connecting flights, and Internationally I want an hour, especially if I'll be going through customs, security, or rechecking my baggage. Get too short and the slightest delay makes you miss your flight. Get too long and you get bored out of your mind. If the delay is the airline's fault they'll re-book you for free- but if you missed, or if you bought unconnected tickets, you're out of luck.
A Note on Aircraft
My first Atlantic crossing was miserable. I was in a Boeing 777 with a 2-5-2 seating arrangement. I was in the dead center of the craft. There were so many people, it was so tight, so uncomfortable. Had I looked up the airplane ahead of time I would have seen the error of my ways. Rather than let you experience the same discomfort, I give you the link below:
Seatguru let's you can look up the size of the different aircraft you're you'll be flying before you go. I highly recommend looking before you buy the ticket; one may be a mega jet packed with blokes. Another could well be a comfortably small regional jet. Below I've linked most of the planes I've flown, and extracted some of the basic information as it seemed relevant. Be aware that Seatguru, at least, does not say what the leg space measurements are.
UA: Bombardier Q200 – Turboprop – 2-2 Pitch 31, Width 17.3 (mini plane- seats 37)
US: Bombardier/Canadair CRJ-200 – Regional Jet – 2-2 Pitch: 31, Width: 17.5 (little puddle jumper – seats 50)
UA: Bombardier Q400 (DH4)- Turboprop – 2-2 Pitch: 30, Width 17, tight and small
AA: Bombardier/Canadair CRJ-700 (CR7) V1 – Regional Jet- 2-2 Pitch 31, Width 17.3. 63)
LH: Bombardier/Canadair CRJ-900 – Regional Jet – 2-2 Pitch: 31, Width: 17.5 (seats 70)
LH, easyJest: Airbus A319 (319)- Narrowbody Jet – 3-3 Pitch: 30, Width 17, less tight
Smartwings/TravelService: Boeing 737-800 3-3 Pitch 31, Width 17.2 (unintentionally silly – there were like 10 people on the flight. It fits 150+)
UA: Embraer ERJ-170 – Narrowbody Jet – 2-2 – Pitch: 31, Width: 18.2 (pretty spacious, seats 70)
US: Embraer ERJ-175 – Narrowbody Jet – 2-2 – Pitch: 31-32, Width: 18.25 (seats 80)
UA: Boeing 777-200 (777) – Widebody Jet – 2-5-2 – Pitch: 31-32, Width 18-18.5. (What they don't highlight is your lack of leg space. It was mega cramped.)
UA: Boeing 757-200 (752) – Narrowbody Jet – 3-3 – Pitch: 31, Width 17.3.
LH: Airbus A340-300 (A343) – Widebody Jet – 2-3,4-2 – Pitch: 32, Width 17.5
Thanks for reading! Post any questions you have in the comments.
Until next time,
Tip Tuesday #3: Shopping for Plane Tickets Part 1
Welcome !
Shopping for air fares can be daunting, let alone out and out buying the thing. Below I've collected a few tips from my experiences buying domestic, international, and cross-continent plane tickets. Read below to learn when to buy and what to consider when you do. I've broken it into 4 suggestions.
First up: Aim to buy your ticket at least one month prior to your departure.
Prices go up as you get closer to the departure date. At about one month prices plateau. I have not seen much of a difference between 1 month, 3 months, and 5 months out. This is the standard, non-inflated price that you should have every reasonable expectation of paying. Anything above that number is a rip-off. Anything below is a deal.
Second up: Choose your departure and arrival airports wisely.
As of this writing, I would pay $1,091 USD for round trips across the Atlantic leaving from the US and landing in Paris. I can save $120 if I move my departure from Boston to New York's JFK airport for the same week in April, and another $170 if I switch from ORY airport in Paris to CDG, also in Paris. It pays to look around. Major East Coast international hubs are Laguardia and JFK airports in New York and Washington-Dulles, technically outside of Washington D.C. Charlotte, North Carolina is another possibility, and I believe Atlanta and Florida may fly over as well. When you find a deal at a neighboring airport, see if a train or bus ticket can get you there, and vice versa on the other side.
Third: Check the days of the week you are flying.
The $1091, $970, $800 ticket searches listed above arrives and departs on Tuesdays. If I switch that to Sunday-Sunday, prices bump to $1288, $1148, and $968. $150 difference may not look like much when you're talking in thousands, but those price differences apply to local flights as well. When your $120 puddle jumper is charged an extra $140 to land 20 miles closer to the city? No thanks, I'll take the hour bus ride for $15. Length of stay is also a factor. The longer there is between your arrival and your departure, the cheaper your ticket will be- but per-day savings can override this somewhat. A 4 day trip coming home in the middle of the week could be cheaper than a full week trip coming home on the weekend.
Fourth and Final: Consider the season you are flying in.
When I left Croatia in October I was leaving at the end of the tourist season. I literally caught the last flight out of Split that this particular discount carrier offered for the next several months. Most other carriers had already ended their service. Sure, there were other options- but for double or triple the cost of my ~$150 ticket. Find out when high traffic and tourist seasons are for your location. Going in the off season means the main carriers may charge you less- but going at the height of travel may give you options with discount carriers if you can find them. Somewhere between high and low is a sweet spot for your particular destination.
That's it for now. I'll continue the discussion on planes next week. Thanks for reading!
Tip Tuesday #2: Picking Where to Sleep
Tip Tuesday time! Last week we talked about how to start thinking about taking an international vacation, adventure, or personal exploration time. That's full of preferences specific to you-but I can help with some of the more immediate logistics. I'm talking, of course, about where to sleep.
Choosing your sleep location is possibly the biggest choice you have to make. It will affect everything that comes after it: your mood, your openness, the people you meet, and of course, the stories you have to share. Picking where you sleep is immensely important.
The secret to happiness is good socks, good shoes, a good bed, and good company. Or to put it another way, invest in what separates you from the ground.
There are two major factors to consider besides quality of mattress: the privacy you want and the price you are willing to pay. To flip that: the number of people you want to meet and the money you want to save. Different combinations will suit your different moods. Over the course of my 3.5 months, I sometimes wanted people, sometimes wanted privacy, and was occasionally splurged on the location. There are three genres of lodging to pick from, so pull up a chair, grab yourself a drink, and let' get into the details.
First up: Hotels
Hotels are the classic, and maybe the first place people think of – but they're also the most expensive. Sure you can find discount places, motels, et cetera, but consider what you're paying for. What you get is privacy, cookie-cutter furnishings, and a dedicated cleaning service. The door has a lock, many rooms or hotels have safes, and maybe you get a breakfast. Why are they so popular if they are so expensive? Location. Hotels are usually situated close to attractions, meaning you can get up early, stay out late, and never be too far from a bed or the action. Some even have restaurants, pools, gyms, or other amenities for guests inside them. Certainly those can be perks, but in my book, it's not worth the markup.
Pros: Privacy, Location
Con: Price
Second topic: Hostels
For you Americans in the audience let me make this clear: European hostels are NOTHING like American hostels. My American hosteling experience is best summed up by a place I stayed in Harlem, New York City: A doorman, a key, a bare room with metal beds, thin sheets, and dirty lockers. Technically there was a bathroom. Technically there was security. Overall, though, it wasn't a place my mother would have been happy to know I stayed. They did serve surprisingly wonderful Banana nut muffins for breakfast, but somehow I don't think that would have eased my mother's heart.
European hostels, however:
So what is a hostel? Well, it's dorm-room sleeping. Typically rooms come in 6, 8, 10, 12-person or higher rooms. A room is a space enclosed with walls and usually a single door. Privacy is less than what you'd get at a hotel – but that's where their perk comes in. Hostels are where you meet people.
I cannot do hostels justice in the space allotted for this post, but let me sum it up for you: In Prague I spent the day with an Irishman, had dinner with six Australians, learned cautionary tales from a pair of English women, shared stories with a pair of Swiss women, spent a night and a day with three Polish folk, an American, an Irish lass, an English woman, and a Japanese sculptor, and spent some three days with a Ukrainian photographer. All of these amazing people I met in hostels.
In Poland I met a French Mathematician and an Argentinian businessman. In Manchester I met three German teachers cum PhD students. And in Germany I met a fellow Pennsylvanian. Sure I didn't get to spend much time with all of these folks- but I had a healthy conversation with each and spent an extended time with most.
Hostels are about meeting people who want to meet people. I can't tell you how many invitations I turned down above and beyond the adventures I had with the folks above. There were drinks, restaurants, card games, conversation, late nights in the city- whatever your interest there were folks looking to do it. And I went in the off-season.
A few tips: It's easiest to sleep in a room with 6-8 people. Beyond that you WILL find folks getting up way earlier and coming in way later. 6-8 usually got me the interaction I sought while maximizing my chances for sleep.
If you're traveling in a group, many hostels offer 3 or 4-person 'private' rooms at the same per-person rate as a 6-8-10 person dorm room, provided you buy the whole room at once. I usually hosteled alone so I didn't get to try this.
Some cities have female or male-only hostels, if you're worried about mixing genders. Others divide the rooms in the hostel by gender, and still more just mix. I had equal amounts of fun and sleep in both of the latter two.
Pros: Meet people, do things, pay less money.
Cons: Less privacy, higher chance of sleepless nights.
Last up: Hosts – Airbnb
If you want privacy to the point of seclusion, pick a hotel. If you want interaction at the risk of less sleep, pick a hostel. But what if you want more privacy than a hostel for cheaper than a hotel? Enter: Airbnb.
Airbnb is a space sharing system. Upstanding, insured, and with dedicated customer service, Airbnb is a place where you can rent out or rent up your spare space. Pretty much anything is fair game as long as you present it accurately. Couches, rooms, floors, apartments, houses, trailers, yachts… if a person can sleep there, there's a fine chance someone has (and lived to leave a review about it). You go online, create an account, prove your identity (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) search for places, and contact hosts. They let you know if their space is available, you book the nights, and then you pay through Airbnb. When you get there no money changes hands. The host's only desire is to treat you well, and your only requirement is to respect the space and write a review after you go. I love Airbnb.
I've had the occasion to use it in California, Missouri, D.C., North Carolina, England, and Germany, and had a great time all but twice. Even the two lesser times were adequate. I think so much of Airbnb I've even helped my friend rent out her vacation home on the sea in Croatia. 'Met some Canadian airline pilots working for a carrier in Hong Kong there, but that's another story.
Airbnb is wonderful because you get to stay in a home, close to where you want to be, for 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of a hotel. I cannot emphasize that home aspect enough. Your hosts live in this space, or used to. They maintain it like it's their own because it is. I've found these experiences more welcoming and more informative than I believe any hotel stay would have been, and more private than any hostel. Airbnb, or house shares as I think of them, are a fair middle option.
Socially speaking, it's comfortably light. In Missouri and Manchester I had barely a conversation with the host past "here's the key." But in London I was treated to helpful tips, in Charlotte I was greeted with chocolate cake and shown around town, in San Diego I was offered Salmon under pesto, raspberry lemonade, and Belgian Waffles, and in Freiburg, Germany- Oh, in Freiburg I was accompanied to an opera, raced down the Autobahn, granted mountain and street bicycles, accompanied to a restaurant open only a few weeks in the year, treated to breakfast, and invited to enjoy a special seasonal beverage. Truly, I had a wonderful time.
Like all things you can pay more if you want to. The longest I've stayed in an Airbnb space was about a week, but it is possible to do longer stays, especially if you are getting an entire apartment or house. Luxury spaces can get as high as you'd like, with Parisian apartments coming in at thousands of dollars a week. But that said, last I checked I found apartments with views of the Eiffel Tower for around $30 USD per night perperson. That said, I've noticed prices trending upwards, so you may find less of a discount as time marches on.
Pros: Privacy, location, price
Cons: A bad host is a bad time
Note: if you sign up through my links (it's free) both you and I receive $25 travel voucher once you take a trip.
Ending note:
So where and how do you want to stay? The choice is up to you but the trick is to balance the three: Price, Location, and People.
Hotel: Price $$$, Location: &&&, People: *
Hostel: Price: $, Location: &&, People: ***
Airbnb: Price: $$, Location: &/, People: **
Any questions? Post int he comments and I'll tell you all I know.
Thanks for reading!
Tip Tuesday #2
-is postponed until tomorrow in light of the State of the Union address. Until then!
The Polish Adventure
From the archives. Made standalone from previous post.
For those of you just tuning in I'm in Poland. Now as strange, bizarre, and unexpected as that is, and as far as my past self would jump diagonally out of a combination of fascination and bemusement to hear this, I have an extra layer for you. See, last night it rained. Tea and I were caught in it. It was dark, we got wet, and we had a long walk to our Prague hostels. By the time we got back we were cold, tired, and ready for bed. So naturally we forced ourselves to stay awake and line up accommodations in Krakow.
Tea grabbed the hostel while I attempted to book the train. The details of the automatic non overridable paypal 'security' refusal to authorize my payment request aside, the fiasco left me rather befuddled, confused, and even more exhausted. To add to circumstances, I was running an online meeting. So when Tea picked the hostel I barely so much as glanced at it. I checked the address, made sure we could get there, and verified the price. Free breakfast? Great! And then I reserved our space.
Fast forward to 40 minutes ago. Tea and I are trekking through Poland's Old Town in search of this place. The route isn't hard but it's dark, and as I already posted I had just been yelled at for directions. (Side note: There is, apparently, a very happening non-alcoholic nightlife in Krakow on Monday nights.) I have the compass (rendered untrustworthy by the electric tram lines crisscrossing our route) and she has the map (rendered via her phone through a picture taken of my chromebook screen). We both see a blinking sign: Hostel Yellow. Great! A hostel! Where there is one there may be many! So we continue.
We step through the streetlights. The moon moves behind clouds. Trams jostle in the distance. And then we see it: a picture of a stone carving of a man in a pointy cap with a halo, a book, and a crook. It's the sign for Benedict Hostel. We follow the indication and pass through the stone archway.
Dark walls greet us. Stone buildings stretch upwards beyond the comfort of our necks. Cobblestones warp at odd angles beneath our feet. The night is present in a way I haven't felt. It ebbs with age. Not overpowering but it is present; there are no cars or fashionable strangers to pull us back.
We follow the signs through cobblestone streets to a courtyard. An aged metal handle at chest height sticks out of a door that stands at least one and a half men tall, maybe two. As I grasp the metal I shoot Tea a look. "Well, open it!" She says. I twist the handle. The latch retracts and the door slams _shut_.
*To be continued*
Tip Tuesday #1: Planning Your Journey
First off, how do you even begin planning an international adventure? Honestly, you can start your planning most anywhere, then come back and modify your ideas as you learn more. Traveling is a balancing act of three constraints: Interest, Money, and Time. Realizing what you can or can't do within any one of those helps you figure out the other two.
Interest is the most important. Without interest you'll ignore opportunities and generally miss out. You need time to do these activities so time and its variability come next. You may think your trip will be a week, but in planning you may find something worth extending it for. And if it's interesting enough, you may find a way to get that extra time away. Then there's seasonal appropriateness. Some locations and activities are better in certain seasons. Thus, Time involves the seasons as well. After all of this comes money. As that is hugely variable we'll get to it later.
Let's begin with some questions: Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? What sort of activities interest you? Make a list for each of these. Let yourself dream. Then, look for overlap. Let's say your locations include Barcelona in Spain, Rome in Italy, and Switzerland in general. On your activities you have horseback riding, sailing, sun bathing, and skiing. Well, Switzerland has the Alps, so there's overlap with skiing, and Barcelona is supposed to have incredible beach-weather. Bam! You have two trips already!
Go ahead, try this out for yourself. Don't build a definitive list, just jot some ideas down to start. I'll wait. :-)
Find any overlap? It might take some research but it's most likely there. If you're having real trouble let me know and I'll see if I can help.
Once you have the beginning of trip ideas, think about your availability and when these activities would be best. A ski trip may call for some winter months, but op, you promised your holidays to your in-laws. Well that beach trip would be mighty fine. How's your schedule in July? What's that? Too busy?! 'Guess it's time for Super Tip #1:
Super Tip #1: Check Weatherbase.com.
Seasons vary across the world. While it's cold in one place it may be warm in another – so check out sites like weatherbase.com to get an idea of when would be a good time to get the weather you want. Barcelona, as it turns out, has warm weather into September. So if July is too busy, you could push your trip as late as September and still have comfortable temperatures.
Once you've gotten the big ideas down, try out specifics. Again: You can change everything, you don't need to get it right the first time. Chase some ideas and see where they lead.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you get planning. Whether you build them into a scheduled itinerary or just remember them for when you're there, these four tips are things I learned the hard way so that you don't have to.
On Picking Destinations:
Decide: Are you here for pretty pictures and soundbite history, or are you here to learn about who the people are now? Go to the cities for the former, go to the countryside for the latter. Cities can get you the second, but the noise often drowns it out. If you have a week or more, spend the first few in the city to experience the mentality and the rest venturing outside. Local buses and trains can take you where you need to go, or you can rent a car.
Go to that cool place you're really interested in first, especially if you're in a city. The castle, the mortuary, the old town- The longer you stay in a city the more ideas you'll have and the less likely you'll be to get to where you first thought. Add to that distractions, sudden illness, or wonderful opportunities and you can quickly run out of time. So get the one you really want to see done first, then be free to roll with life's opportunity. I put off seeing Prague's Palace for whatever reason and I left Europe without ever seeing the inside. I went to Prague THREE SEPARATE TIMES.
Visit places that are the most important to you during the week (Monday-Thursday, sometimes Friday). Weekends are for tourists and people catering to tourists. If you want large crowds, street hawkers, and inane prattling about this that or the other thingamahoozie, go during a weekend. Hey, it can be loads of fun! But you're not getting an authentic experience; you're getting something designed to attract those from other places. The information is simplified, the provider is rushed, tired, stressed, or all sorts of other things, and the prices are higher. Go during the week and you'll get more of people's attention and more time to go and absorb as you wish.
And lastly:
The "Fish in the Sahara" rule. If you're out to experience the new, do your best to make it regionally sensical. Don't go to the Sahara to buy fish and chips. The locals don't eat fish and chips, chances are they don't know how to make good chips, and dear Goodness how did they get fish into a dessert?? You're not in the Sahara because you wanted to go to England. So go for experiences that stem from the history or expertise of the area.
That's it for now. Were these helpful? What more would you like to know? Comment or email me and I'll make use of your suggestions for the next Tip Tuesday. We'll continue with the planning idea. Thanks for reading!
Back with a Story and Tips to Boot
Happy 2014 folks! I'm back and this blog is ready to kick off for some new year fun. Before we get into today's story, I want you to know about my upcoming TipTuesday series. Every Tuesday starting January 21st I'll publish travel tips combed from my experiences thus far. Consider it my gift to you folks contemplating travels in this new year.
Now on to the stories. It's frightfully cold as I write this, a frigid 4 degrees below zero. That's -20 C. 58 F/15 C sounds positively balmy by comparison, so let's go someplace it's always that temperature: The Wieliczka Salt Mine in Wieliczka, Poland. It's like a real-life Minecraft adventure from the 13th century! The mine operated from the 13th century through the 2000s commercially, winning all sorts of superlatives. Now it's preserved for its historical and cultural significance. And how significant it is!
The trip starts in a box -a holding room, technically- as you are prepped for the descent by your guide. Then it's down the stairs. There are a whole heck of a lot of stairs. Initially it's all just wood and walking but then you get to the bottom for another queue and you notice you might not be in Kansas anymore.
See that white stuff on the wood planks? That is pure crystalline salt that has formed on top of the supporting structure.
Past wooden supports you go, some painted white to help reflect light and prevent fires, until you walk out into an actual hewn tunnel. This is the good stuff. Salt formed on the stone! I wonder where it came from? Why, the stone itself! All the grey stuff is salt. All of it! The walls, the floor, the ceiling, it's all safe-to-eat salt. You know those fancy designer recipes that call for rock salt? This is that stuff. I licked the walls just to make sure. Yep, definitely salt. (What! The tour guide encouraged me to do so.)
The tour continues past dioramas of miners back in the day- and horses! Wieliczka was a full out professional endeavor for hundreds of years, and somewhere in there they figured that horses could do a heck of a lot of work and pollute less than any internal combustion contraption. They needed lifts to get the horses up and down, but other than that the animals were fine. 'Course, horses are heavy, so just how do you lift them up and down a mine shaft? With more horses!
So up to this point the tour is more or less what you'd expect. There's rocks, tools, and workmen. But don't give up quite yet: past these exhibitions is a chamber that puts everything in an entirely new context.
Backstory time.
A long, long time ago, some ancient folks discovered how salt springs could be used for food. And they knew if they had their chance that they could make their people dance for flavor and for meat stored for a while. But springs dry up like halted rivers; With every well dug they'd deliver less salt to their doorsteps. They could have given up and wept! But rather than sitting down to cry such fellows dug and struck with pride! something precious deeeeep below
And so, the salt, it flowed.
(The Birth of Salt Mining with apologies to Don Mclean.)
A long, long time ago, some ancient folks figured out that the salt water springs were great for taste and ever better for meat preservation. People settled and grew accustomed to the salt. But after a while the springs dried up. So they dug wells. After a while those wells dried up, so they dug deeper. About this time someone figured out that it was the rock, not the water, that was the key. People dug for the rock and salt mining was born.
Fast forward several centuries. Formal mining operations began in the 13th century. The salt brought wealth to Poland, possibly becoming the reason it could establish itself as a country. Conditions in the mine were and are far superior to those in coal and ore mines in the states. ('Speaking from first hand experience here. I've been to the bottom of several in the US, and on other speleological trips besides.) The air is free of dangerous particulates and the walls are free of fungal and bacterial growth. Funny thing about salt rock: nothing wants to grow on it. Sure you still had cave-ins to worry about, and explosive gas buildup could mean a very unpleasent surprise for the first bloke who lit a candle, but they had ways to deal with that. (Never said it was safe!) Aside from the danger of being blown up or crushed, working in the mine was pretty great. Warmer than the outside in the winter, cooler in the summer, and with an air quality that was better than, well, pretty much anywhere, the mine brought people in. Local farmers could work steady hours in their off season.
This lack of debilitating illness (and perhaps the possibility of an immediate and unfortunate demise) led people to express themselves in their free time. Workers carved the stone. I imagine it started as doodles. Then stairs were needed, so they were cut. Then some space was desired. Then rooms were cut. Rooms became chapels. It was a Catholic nation, Poland, and many found their faith a comfort that deep underground. Over time that led to dozens of chapels, even a few that are famous around the world. There is even one with a wooden crucifix preserved in pristine condition from the Middle Ages! Those statues, above? Those were carved by the very people who worked the stone so long ago.
Eventually the mine invested in artists. They captured incredible works of art in the stone. "Forever" may be a bit of a stretch, as salt rock degrades in the presence of water… and 1.8 million beings of 70% water pass through the mine every year… but the humidity is carefully controlled and they seem to be managing it all rather well.
The main show is in St. Kinga's Chapel, pictured here. It's there that you have The Last Super, an entire sacristy constructed of salt, and a statue of Pope John Paul the Second- who managed to visit Wieliczka several times before he became pope, but fell too ill to make a planned final journey while he was pope. Follow my photos below to walk through the room from the left staircase, around the perimeter, and back up the right. Use the top photo to help orient yourself. Some of the photos do get a bit messy, but please, we were 1,000 feet underground. Light was a bit of a challenge.
And there you have it. 1,000 feet below ground among 178 miles of tunnels are sculptures carved by the very workers who made the shafts. It was a fanciful and fun experience, and one of my first solo through Europe. Enjoy more pictures below. If you have any questions, ask them!
Happy Traveling!


text:
Viewing entries tagged with 'Round 8'
VB NSW Cup Round 15 and Bundaberg Red Cup Round 8 results
IT was a points fest this weekend in the VB NSW Cup for Round 15. NSWRL have here the results for both NSW Cup and Bundaberg Red Cup matches.
Tuesdays Expert Wrap - Round 9
WE recap all the scores from the NRL clashes in Round Nine. Plus, find out which Melbourne Storm star sits alone at the top of the prestigious LeagueUnlimited.com Player of the Year Award leaderboard.
QRL Intrust Super Cup Preview - Round 8
A full preview of this weekend's eighth round of the QRL Intrust Super Cup.
Your Club This Weekend - May 4 to 7
IT'S our new way of making sure you know what your club is doing this weekend - from NRL to the lower grades, check out all the fixtures involving your club and its feeder sides, with links to all teamlists of all grades!
QRL Intrust Super Cup Teams - Round 8
THANKS to the QRL, here are all the teams for Round 8 of the Intrust Super Cup.
Tuesdays Expert Wrap - Round 8
WE recap all the scores from the NRL clashes in Round Eight. Plus, find out which two Melbourne Storm stars are at the top of the prestigious LeagueUnlimited.com Player of the Year Award leaderboard.
NRL Injury and Suspension Summary - Round 8
ALL the latest injury and suspension news in one place across round eight of the NRL!
2012 NRL Match Previews - Round 8 (Apr 27-30)
WITH six games remaining in Round 8 of the NRL, Paul's back with his previews of the big match-ups ahead.
This Weekend's Teams - April 25-30
GET all the teamlists for all the major competitions in one easy spot for the upcoming ANZAC long-round of rugby league, including NRL, Under 20's, NSW & QLD Cups plus the Bundy Red Cup in NSW.
LeagueUnlimited NRL Teams - Round 8
ALL the teamlists for the extended Round 8 of the 2012 NRL Telstra Premiership, including the two ANZAC Day clashes, and the Friday night blockbusters featuring the Bulldogs, Manly, Brisbane and the Titans.
VB NSW Cup Round 8 and Bundaberg Rum Round 2 results
THE eighth round of the VB NSW Cup is complete and the results from that plus the Bundaberg Rum second round results. All thanks to the @NSWRL.
This Weekend's Teams - April 20-22
THIS Weekend's Teams - the place to get the links to all the weekend Rep Teams, VB NSW Cup, Bundy Red Cup and QRL Intrust Super Cup team lists!
NRL Draw Update - Round 8
THE eighth round of the NRL Telstra Premiership has been confirmed. See within for the full draw.
QRL Intrust Super Cup & FOGS results - Round 8
A whip-around of all the results for the QRL's weekend Round 8 - Intrust Super Cup, FOGS Cup and FOGS Colts Challenge.
QRL Intrust Super Cup - Round 8 Previews
THE QRL preview all the action of this weekend's Intrust Super Cup Round 8.


text:
Gas pipeline construction in Maine capital set
Updated On: Mar 07 2013 06:38:00 AM EST
Construction of a natural gas distribution system in Augusta is about to begin.
Maine Natural Gas says it's signed a contract with three Maine companies to start the immediate construction of the 12-inch steel pipeline.
The 10.5-mile pipeline will serve residential, commercial and institutional customers in the Augusta area. It will tap the Maritimes and Northeast transmission pipeline in Windsor, travel west along Route 17, cross the Kennebec River, and then on to the new MaineGeneral hospital.
Maine Natural Gas signed a 10-year contract last fall to deliver natural gas to the new medical facility by November 2013, and has been laying pipe in the area continuously since. Maine Natural Gas is a subsidiary of Iberdrola USA.
Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
A shiny new Vitamix arrived in the mail yesterday, and I opened the box like a kid on Christmas morning. This legendary blending machine is surprisingly easy to put together–I was dreading a long process involving a complicated instruction manual, but all I had to do was set the clear plastic top on the base and add the lid. Easy as (raw, vegan) pie.
Usually when I make a green smoothie, I blend up the greens first with a little water or non-dairy milk, making a smooth, green, and totally grassy-tasting paste that (ideally) blends easily with the rest of the ingredients. (Stay tuned–I did something wrong this time.) I added a big handful of kale and a ton of mixed greens. I bought a huge tub of mixed greens yesterday, and when I opened the tub, I could tell that they will be going bad much sooner than I had hoped. The leaves had that telltale moist look around the edges. Gross. But they're fine right now, so needless to say, I'll be drinking a ton of green smoothies for the next few days.
I added a few glugs of Silk Vanilla Pure Coconut Milk (I'm sure it does have lots of sugar content, but it's sooo creamy and delicious), and hit blend. I used the accelerator/tamper tool (which, by the way, is super convenient) to push down the greens a bit, and added half a cup of water to ensure that it all blended smoothly.
Side note: this machine is extremely powerful. Turning it higher than 3 (on a 10-point scale) would make the green juice start spurting everywhere
I added about 1.5 cups each of frozen dark cherries and frozen blueberries. The Vitamix blended them up like it was churning butter. So easy!
A sprinkle of hemp seed and a bright orange straw (snagged from the kid's party section at Target) complete the look.
Unfortunately, this particular smoothie wasn't as delicious as it looked–I used way too many greens and not enough fruit. Finding chunks of lettuce in a smoothie is an unpleasant surprise.
Lesson learned: the world won't end if I don't eat every leaf of kale, so save some of the greens for tomorrow!


text:
Ellie Krieger's Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie
When I first tasted this pie I could hardly contain my excitement. I felt I had found the holy grail of pie-dom: making one of the world's most craved, high-calorie desserts lighter and, dare I say, even better. The secret ingredients are mashed sweet potato and evaporated milk, which let you use a lot less butter and corn syrup than usual. I like it even better than a typical recipe because while it is intoxicatingly sweet, it is not cloyingly so.
1/2 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1/2 medium sweet potato)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dark brown corn syrup
1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
2 large eggs
11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 recipe Better Basic Pie Crust (page 276)
1 large egg white
11/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup whipped cream, optional
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet potato, brown sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Brush the edges of the pie crust with egg white and pour the filling over the crust. Scatter the pecans evenly over the top of the filling. Bake until the filling is just set in the center, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool completely and serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Makes 8 servings
Serving size 1/8 pie
Per Serving Calories 390; Total Fat 20 g (Sat Fat 5 g, Mono Fat 9.5 g, Poly Fat 4.5 g); Protein 7 g; Carb 49 g; Fiber 3 g; Cholesterol 70 mg; Sodium 220 mg
Excellent source of Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A
Good source of Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Protein, Riboflavin, Thiamin
670 cal.
Sat. Fat 13g, Chol. 115mg
Fiber 3g, Sodium 350mg
390 cal.
Sat. Fat 5g, Chol. 70mg
Fiber 3g, Sodium 220mg
Copyright © 2014, Hartford Courant


text:
Trichotillomania is repetitive twisting and twirling of the hair. The hair loss is usually in a well-defined area with shortened, broken-off hairs and early regrowth of hair. The scalp is the most commonly involved site, but eyelashes and eyebrows may also be involved. The hair loss can also be patchy and poorly defined.
CancerPregnancy & Prenatal ClassesWeight LossOrthopedicsHeart DiseaseNeurologyWomen's HealthMore Medical Care
Hospitals Immediate CareHealth CentersEmergency RoomDoctors OfficesSpecialistsAffiliate Hospitals
MyChartPay Your BillRequest an AppointmentGet HealthySupport GroupsFitness GroupsMobile ApplicationsClinical TrialsOnline NurseryClasses and EventsSend an eCardPatient StoriesPlaces to StaySay Thanks
Quality Report CareersWays to HelpCommunity OutreachContact Us(502) 629-1234


text:
Ramsey, Elaine, Smith, Kelly and Martin, Lynn M. (2011) Guest editorial: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research Special Issue "Developing enterprising individuals". International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research , 17 (2). ISSN 1355-2554Metadata only available from this repository.
Official URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=13...
|Item Type:
|Additional Information:
|Guest editors: Elaine Ramsey, Kelly Smith and Lynn Martin
|H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
L Education > L Education (General)
|Research and Enterprise Directorate
School of Education and Professional Development
|Depositing User:
|Cherry Edmunds
|Date Deposited:
|21 Mar 2011 10:47
|Last Modified:
|21 Mar 2011 10:47
Item control for Repository Staff only:
|View Item


text:
If for some reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase this holiday season, choose our FREE pre-paid shipping label and we'll cover your return! This offer is only good on eligible orders placed between November 1, 2014 and December 24, 2014. We've extended our normal return period to January 15, 2015 or 30 days after your order is received - whichever comes later. Learn more about our return policy.
Enjoy free shipping this holiday season! Shop now and get Free Value Shipping on most orders over $29.95 to contiguous 48 states, DC and to all U.S. Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
Unfortunately Just Cavalli JC0449 Bifocal Prescription Eyeglasses is no longer carried by OpticsPlanet.
You can also explore other items in the Bifocal Eyeglasses category yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!
The Just Cavalli JC0449 Bifocal Prescription Eyeglasses has been designed to be amongst the very best achievable methods for keeping your eyesight complete. Produced applying very resilient components and structure, these Bifocal Eyeglasses from the qualified personnel at Just Cavalli will supply you with a successful pair of eyeglasses that will last you for many years. Founded years ago, Just Cavalli has been at the peak of the spectacles game and the Just Cavalli JC0449 Bifocal Prescription Eyeglasses is the immediate result of their determined initiatives to make certain you have the most beneficial product. Throughout OpticsPlanet, we work tirelessly to aid you in finding the best pair of bifocal Rx glasses for all of your personal needs, and the Just Cavalli JC0449 Bifocal Prescription Eyeglasses is one that we are incredibly happy to showcase. For a tremendous way to keep at the top of fashion whilst keeping your sight sharp, go with the Just Cavalli JC0449 Bifocal Prescription Eyeglasses.
We, at OpticsPlanet, try to make it easy to order Bifocal Glasses on line by providing as much information as we can. See our detailed Rx information page that explains How to Read Your Eyeglass Prescription.
Available Just Cavalli JC0449 Rx Lens Styles:
These Just Cavalli Prescription Eyeglasses are also available as Just Cavalli Eyeglass Frames without prescription lenses:
Just Cavalli JC 0449 Eyeglasses frames without prescription lenses
Just Cavalli Bifocal Eyeglasses Rx Lenses are available in the following lens materials:
Connect with OpticsPlanet
Become our fan, follow us, & subscribe for the latest updates and deals
Subscribe to our email list
Sign up and receive $5 Off and get exclusive access to promotions, sales
events, pre-order sales & more!
Contact Information
Toll-Free: 800-504-5897
Intl.: 847-513-6201
Fax: 847-919-3003
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Hours of Operation
7AM-8PM CST Mon-Fri9AM-5PM CST Sat-Sun
Our Guarantees


text:
Wichita Man Sentenced to 8 Years
for Bank Robbery That Led to Him Being Shot
WICHITA, KAN. – A Wichita man who was shot while trying to resist arrest has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.
Shelan D. Peters, 29, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery. In his plea, he admitted that on Dec. 1, 2010, he and two co-defendants robbed the Equity Bank at 555 N. Webb, Wichita, Kan. They were disguised with face coverings and hooded sweatshirts. Two of the robbers possessed and brandished firearms during the robbery.
They fled the bank in one car and switched to another car. Wichita Police officers and Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were pursuing them when the robbers abandoned the second car at the Woodgate Apartments, 5400 E. 21st, and fled on foot. A Wichita police officer shot Peters when Peters reached for a handgun.
Co-defendants Raymond L. Rogers and David L. Hollis are set for a jury trial July 19. Grissom commended the Wichita Police Department, the FBI, Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Smith and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Treaster for their work on the case.


text:
Definitions for hypidiomorphic
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word hypidiomorphic
Webster Dictionary
partly idiomorphic; -- said of rock a portion only of whose constituents have a distinct crystalline form
Find a translation for the hypidiomorphic definition in other languages:
Select another language:
Discuss these hypidiomorphic definitions with the community:
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
"hypidiomorphic." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2014. Web. 21 Dec. 2014. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/hypidiomorphic>.


text:
Michelle Basch, wtop.com
WASHINGTON -- A series of wrecks on the Gov. Harry Nice Memorial Bridge in recent weeks has left some residents who live nearby stuck in traffic for hours.
Now, local leaders have come up with a plan to help tackle the problem.
The narrow, two-lane bridge takes U.S. Route 301 across the Potomac River between Charles County in Maryland and King George County in Virginia. It has no shoulders and a reduced speed limit of 50 mph, plus tolls.
"Even a fender-bender causes massive tie-ups," says Charles County Commissioner Ken Robinson.
Robinson says the bridge will not be replaced soon, so he and the Charles County Sheriff's Office have come up with several interim ideas to improve traffic.
In the immediate future, Robinson says folding detour signs will be put at crucial intersections near the bridge. In the event of a closure, the signs will be flipped down to direct traffic away from the bridge. They'll also be locked to ensure only sheriff's deputies can open them. Robinson expects the signs to be in place by the end of August.
Further, the county is considering constructing a large LED digital billboard at a distance north of the bridge, far "enough away so that if the bridge is closed, motorists would have ample time to make alternative plans or decide to stay and wait it out in say Waldorf or La Plata," says Robinson.
"That far north, you can also still have the option of crossing the Potomac by going back quite a number of few miles and crossing over the Wilson Bridge, and using 95 or Route 1 or any of the other north-south routes on the other side of the Potomac," he says.
Finally, Robinson would like to add a third, local lane on Route 301 prior to the bridge, allowing access to Charles County communities located nearby. He calls it a "connect-the-dots" plan because it would connect a current merge lane from Route 234 to an existing left turn lane for Route 257. A median would be added to keep bridge traffic out.
The environmental impact studies of the plan will be done within 90 days, and Robinson is hoping the state can provide funding because Route 301 is a state road.
To see a slideshow presentation of the detour plans, click here.
To see the alternative route plans, click here.
Follow Michelle Basch and WTOP on Twitter.


text:
Sasol Ltd.-owned Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC has let a contract to Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP (BPP) subsidiary Boardwalk Louisiana Midstream LLC (BLM) to provide long-term ethane and ethylene storage and transportation services to support Sasol's proposed integrated ethane cracker and downstream derivatives complex near Westlake, La. (OGJ Online, Mar. 10, 2014; Nov. 25, 2013; Dec. 3, 2012).
The agreement, contingent on Sasol's final investment decision on the new ethane cracker plant, would allow BLM to expand NGL storage and transportation assets at its Sulphur Hub underground storage location in the Lake Charles, La., area, BPP said.
If the project moves forward, BLM will drill and develop two storage wells, one each for ethane and ethylene, as well as build pipeline installations and an interconnection with a third-party pipeline, the company said.
In addition to more than tripling current storage capacity at Sulphur Hub, the storage wells would also create opportunities for additional storage and transportation services for other petrochemical and refining customers in the Lake Charles surrounding area, according to BLM.
Should Sasol's board of directors give final approval to the proposed ethane cracker plant, BPP expects the storage and infrastructure development project at Sulphur Hub will cost about $145 million and have an in-service date during second-half 2017, according to BPP's Apr. 29 filing to US Securities and Exchange Commission.


text:
On September 11, 2014, around 11pm, a gay male couple walking home through Philadelphia's fashionable Center City was accosted and badly beaten by a group of 12 well-dressed white 20-somethings, both men and women, who shouted anti-gay epithets before and during the attack. Both victims ended up in the hospital, one of them beaten so badly he suffered broken bones in his face and had to have his jaw wired shut. The case has attracted a lot of attention both because the alleged perpetrators were so clean-cut and apparently well-to-do and included women and men—not the stereotype of who commits "hate crimes"—and for the way it was solved: via social media. After the police released street-side surveillance video showing a group of young people walking away from the crime scene, citizens of the twitter universe began circulating the videos, matching faces to Facebook updates, and eventually pointing the police to suspects. Three arrests have since been made of two men and one woman, Philip Williams, Kevin Harrigan, and Kathryn Knott, each of whom has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Simple Assault, two counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and one count of Criminal Conspiracy.
Continue reading "Will Amending Pennsylvania's Hate Crime Law Actually Prevent Gay Bashing?" »


text:
Sun, Oct 12, 2003
Control Vision, makers
of Anywhere Map and Anywhere WX has begun shipping a new, improved
version of their latest general aviation product,
PocketPlates™. The subscription product shares current NOAA
approach plates between the pilot's PC and any PDA running
Microsoft® Pocket PC.
PocketPlates installs a complete set of TERPs including all
procedures, airport diagrams, arrivals and departures from a CD
onto a Windows PC. The PlateManager™ tracks the currency of
the plates, displays them as full size TERPs, and optionally prints
them out as replica paper plates. The PlateManager transfers
selected plates to the Pocket PC for in-flight reference. A single
512 MB memory card stores the entire library of US approaches.
Plates installed on the PDA are display quickly, either by
entering an airport identifier or by tapping on graphical map
regions. The PDA viewer starts with a thumbnail view of the entire
plate and zooms in for detail displaying groundspeed, position and
A distance marker shows linear distance and bearing from the
current position to any point or object on the plate. Plates can be
"calibrated" by identifying any two objects from a drop-down menu
such as the airport and a navaid. A calibrated plate displays the
aircraft's GPS position in real time.
"I just got tired of lugging a carton of approach books with me
whenever I wanted to fly," said Control Vision's president Jay
"Between their care and feeding and the seat they took up during
a flight, it just made sense to put those 24 volumes (that have to
be discarded every 56 days) onto a memory card," he said.
The PlateManager updates PocketPlates from the Internet every 28
days in an automated process that replaces only plates that have
changed. It displays the plates from a mini-browser permitting the
pilot to page through all the plate documents for a given
PocketPlates are available from Control Vision, and from Sportys
Pilot Shop, and satisfies FAR Part 91 and subparts 103 and 175
Airborne 12.19.14: Falcon 8X Unveiled, Sporty's 172LITE, Bizarre CA AvGas Lawsuit Settled
Aero-TV: Redbird's Roger Sharp -- Pushing The Aero-Educational Envelope
Airborne 12.17.14: Evergreen Woes, Foolish Pilot Tricks, No 757 Replacement -- Yet
See All
©2014 All Rights Reserved.
© 2007 - 2014 Web Development & Design by Pauli Systems, LC


text:
Pipistrel LSA s.r.l.
Pipistrel has designed and manufactures a range of beautiful, sleek aircraft that have found markets around the world. Starting with gliders and motorgliders, Pipistrel now offers a line of powered aircraft using multiple power sources.
Organized in 1992, Pipistrel maintained a presence in the American aviation market since their tricycle-gear Sinus motorglider first flew as an Experimental-Exhibition aircraft. Since then, the Virus � available in two configurations including a shorter winged SW model � arrived along with the Taurus powered sailplane, a rare side-by-side example that steps up from the pure Apis Bee sailplane and motorglider. At opposite ends of this impressive spectrum of aircraft designs are the Panthera, a supersleek four seater in development, and weight shift trikes called Spider and Twister. While you might see this offering of aircraft as unusually broad, that listing doesn't tell the whole story. In the fall of 2011, Pipistrel competed in another NASA challenge with a dual Taurus airframes mated together around a massive electric powerplant. The company won big prizes in two previous NASA challenges so all other teams nervously prepared to compete with the ambitious group from Pipistrel.
Let's talk about names for a minute. To start, Sinus is pronounced "Seen-Us" and Virus is pronounced "Veer-Us" so the names are not what you thought. The Slovenian company with another factory in Italy (the source of the American LSA) is called Pipistrel. Americans might quietly accept the brand name, but Pipistrel has a fascinating history. Company founder Ivo Boscarol started his enterprise by building trikes when we called his present country Yugoslavia. Though illegal to fly privately Ivo was passionate; he flew in the evening to avoid the attention of officials. At dusk, his delta-winged trike appeared to be a bat in flight. "Pipistrel" is the Latin word for bat and the name stuck. While the model names may be unusual, the airplanes are gorgeous and their factory is a gleaming example that shows the care the Pipistrel takes in their enterprise.
After producing more than 300 of their first three-axis aircraft, Sinus remains a remarkable yet versatile flying machine. Even fully loaded, Sinus can lift off in less than 300 feet at sea level. Climb is a breathtaking 1,200 feet per minute and cruise holds 110 knots (126 mph) while consuming only 2.6 gallons per hour of premium car fuel. Loss of power is less critical with Sinus' glide ratio of 28:1 in solo flight with the prop feathered. Sinus weighs only 626 pounds empty, giving a useful load of 664 pounds. Any pilot has to admire her 50-foot wingspan with glass smoothness and smooth contours. Virus and Virus SW follow this design logic. Your choices are broad in Pipistrel's line and the great challenge is not if but which model to choose.
Pipistrel LSA s.r.l.
Pipistrel USA
Links to Aircraft and Articles
To add an aircraft to your favorites list, click the 'Add to favorites list' link next to the aircraft name.
To remove an aircraft from your favorites list, click the 'Delete from favorites list' link next to the aircraft name.
All aircraft currently in your favorites list appear at the top of the List of Available Aircraft.
Search our site
Copyright © 2001- by Dan Johnson


text:
Video: Mary Steenburgen Talks to CBS News From South on Main Restaurant
by Lance Turner
Posted 10/20/2013 02:01 pm
Updated 1 year ago
In case you missed it, here's Arkansas native and "friend of Bill" Mary Steenburgen talking to "CBS Sunday Morning" about her career, her latest film and her new love, songwriting. The video, which debuted this morning, includes segments taped at South on Main restaurant in Little Rock, of which she and husband Ted Danson are partial owners.
The restaurant is special to Steenburgen for several reasons:
She and Danson recently invested in a restaurant in Little Rock called South on Main, celebrating both Southern food and Southern literature.
"We were going to have nothing much to do with it," said Danson, "and then, here were are, co-owners. But that's the whirlwind of creativity that is Mary."
It's run by Steenburgen's niece, Amy, and her husband, Mat Bell. It was in this very space some three decades ago where Steenburgen struck up a friendship that endures to this day -- Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Through thick and thin, she's been by their side ever since.
You can read the full story here.
More: See Soirée party pics of Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson at the Fifth Autumn Light Gala in 2009 and Mary Steenburgen at the Oxford American Gala honoring Morgan Freeman and Charles Portis in 2010. Also: Photos from the grand opening of South on Main here.


text:
Gallery Folders
Zodiac Attack
Crow and Raven
For Serious
Various Fan Arts
Inherit Value, A Pokemon Short StoryInherit Value, A Pokemon Short Story by Furrama
Commissions and Gifts
Less Old kNOw Life Stuff
Old kNOw Life Stuff
Random Comics
I thought it might be disrespectful to leave a compliment for you in another artists gallery, and I think enough damage has been done to his comment box tonight, but I really wanted to tell you, I freaking love your art.
I dropped by your gallery earlier and I gotta say it's pretty stellar.
You have some really adorable art.


text:
Light spice and berry aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Best after 2007. (Web-2007)
Not to be confused with the Napoleonic museum (Château de Malmaison) located just west of Paris, the 24 hectare Château Malmaison in Moulis, Gironde, was purchased by the Rothschilds in 1973 and lies adjacent to Château Clarke. The abandoned vineyard was renovated between 1974 and 1978, its soils now yielding distinctive and harmonious wines that are mellow, fruity and expressive on the nose.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
The item you have chosen is in stock, and has inventory in our warehouse and one
or more stores. Below is the current quantity on hand information for this product within our database. It is never more than five minutes old. Additionally, our shopping cart looks at real time inventory so when you add an item to you cart we will do an immediate check of available inventory and alert you if there are any issues.
2001 Arnauld, Haut-Médoc
2001 Lanessan, Haut-Médoc
1997 Potensac, Médoc
1991 Labégorce, Margaux
1999 Fugue de Nenin, Pomerol
View Price


text:
After Jim gets rejected from a youth mentoring program, Ramona asks him to be a positive influence on her nephew. Jim's success is derailed when Steve blows a gasket over an unexpected discovery about his ex-wife and the neighbor Todd.
Download the TV Guide app for iPhone, iPad and Android!


text:
Ghostly Encounters Of The Avatar Kind For Your BBM
We know you've spotted them. Your BBM buddies pictures are blank and when you scroll over them, there's a hidden picture waiting to be discovered just in time for Halloween. There's been a few scattered here and there, but there's a site that has over a hundred of them waiting for you to find and save. And they are even offering to make a special one by order for only $5 and delivered within 24 hrs! Go to the site via your BlackBerry Browser and save them to your phone. Then you can use them as your avatar in your bbm.
There's several to choose from or have your own designed for you. Check them out here:


text:
I'm your host, David S. Dawson
Thank you for joining us at The IntelleXual. It is our sincerest hope that you will find content here that is stimulating, relevant and humorous. I believe that life is a journey. One to be taken day by day, always at the ready to experience anything and everything that life has to offer. So join us! Live it up with us, laugh with us and love with us! Make sure you tell us how we are doing in the comments sections of the site, and be sure to tell your friends and family to join us too!


text:
Saddle up for the exotic supercar driving experience of a lifetime! Blast around Hallet Motor Racing Circuit outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and get a taste of life in the fast lane. This is your chance to climb into one of today's hottest exotic cars and hit the track for two three-lap sessions on a challenging 1.8-mile road course. No speed limits, no restrictions; this is your chance to find out if you've got what it takes to handle a supercar on a real racetrack.
Choose up to two rides from a selection of supercars from marques including Porsche, Audi, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. After a thorough briefing where you learn racing techniques and safety guidelines from the pros, strap on the provided helmet and take the wheel. If you've always wanted to hear the roar of a highly tuned engine and feel the power of 500 horse s beneath your right foot, this is your chance to live the dream. Register today for this Tulsa, Oklahoma, exotic supercar driving experience!
Choose up to two cars from a stable that includes a Ferrari F430 F1, Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, and more. All vehicles are equipped with paddle-shifted automatic transmissions, meaning you don't have to know how to drive a manual transmission to hit the track. No experience is required, and a trained racing expert rides with you to provide feedback and advice.
Due to the build of the vehicles, we recommend all drivers be at or under 6'8" and 350lbs.
Racetrack insurance is not included in the price and must be purchased on the day of driving. Insurance packages range from $39 to $119, based on the package selected. PLEASE NOTE: Insurance is per drive (3-lap session), not per person or per vehicle. For this two-car package you will need to purchase TWO insurance policies.
Arrival & Driver Briefing
On arrival at the track, check in with your valid driver's license and head to class. Each driving experience lasts at least an hour and a half and includes a 25-30 minute classroom safety and instructional briefing where you learn about the cars and get safety tips. This class also provides professional advice on high-performance driving. You'll learn about proper racing lines, apexes, turning, and braking. This information helps you get the most out of your time behind the wheel.
Get Prepared in the Pit
After class is over, head down to the pit and get an up-close look at the exotic cars you'll be experiencing. During this time you'll also be fitted for a helmet. All participants must wear flat-heeled, closed-toe footwear. At this point, you have the option to purchase photo and video packages of your exotic car experience. Finally, you're ready to climb into the car of your choice and hit the track!
After the Drive
Once your thrilling three-lap session is over, you are offered the opportunity to purchase more laps in another car. Look over the pictures and video of your run and decide which ones to take home as mementos of the occasion. Finally, it's time to collect your things, turn in your helmet, and head home with memories that will last a lifetime.


text:
December 20, 2014
Knoxville (WVLT) - An early morning shooting at an apartment complex on Valley View Drive in North Knoxville lands one man in the hospital.
Knoxville police say Kevin Brazelton, 30 told them he was in the parking lot about 3 am when he was approached by several men who pulled guns on him and accused him of stealing their drugs.
Brazelton was shot in the leg and taken to UT Medical Center with a non-life threatening injury.
A police spokesperson says Brazelton would not give officers anymore information and says he does not want to prosecute the men.
To comment, the following rules must be followed:
Comments may be monitored for inappropriate content, but the station is under no legal obligation to do so.
If you believe a comment violates the above rules, please use the Flagging Tool to alert a Moderator.
Flagging does not guarantee removal.
Multiple violations may result in account suspension.
Decisions to suspend or unsuspend accounts are made by Station Moderators.
Links require admin approval before posting.
Questions may be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please provide detailed information.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or email@example.com.


text:
Showing 193-212 of 212 items
Hitchin' Post
Family restaurant with country cooking.
CITY: Mount Vernon
King Barbacoa
Barbeque is the specialty here.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Rural Route Country Cookin'
Country cooking restaurant located inside the Huck's Travel Center.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Produce Plus Farm Market
Old-fashioned farm market specializing in fresh vegetables, fruits, deli and meat counter, candy, honey, nuts, Amish jams and jellies, and much more.
CITY: Salem
El Rancherito - Salem
Mexican hospitality with fine Mexican food. Bien venidos, amigos.
CITY: Salem
Nuby's Steakhouse
Nuby's offers a great meal with excellent service and a large selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood, chicken and of course, steak! Relax with friends and family. Beer, wine, kids' menu.
CITY: Pocahontas
Big O's Bar-B-Que, Inc
Dine in or carry out of Bar-B-Que, ribs, chunk cod fish, steaks and chicken.
CITY: Centralia
Wheelan's Barbecue Shack
The family has enjoyed smoking meats for almost 50 years, dating back to Grandpa Cliff's Big Chief Smoker, back by the garage on the east end of Carlyle. In the tradition of the old days, they take the highest quality meats and slow smoke them with a blend of hickory, cherry, and apple woods. This process produces a reddish pink tint in the meat found only in authentic BBQ.
CITY: Carlyle
Red Carpet Inn
Motel that features 24 rooms.
CITY: Dix
Dairy King
Dairy King offers everything from slushes, shakes and concretes to breakfast items, hamburgers, sandwiches, wraps and more.
CITY: Trenton
Denny's - Salem
American family-style dinners served 24 hours a day. Senior menu. Also full bar and lounge.
CITY: Salem
PJ's Diner
PJ's Diner offers a wide variety of great dishes such as ribs, steak, salad, baked potatoes, homemade rolls, pie, and much more, served with a smile.
CITY: Breese
Five Brothers Cafe
American diner with Greek offerings.
CITY: Salem
The LuBar and Bistro
Located on the Historic Square in uptown Carlyle. It features upscale casual dining for lunch and dinner with a full-service menu, weekend breakfast and a large inventory of liquor and wine. Menu items include: Steak, Chicken, Seafood, Pork, Pastas, Salads, Soups, Pizza, Appetizers and Desserts. The LuBar & Bistro is family operated.
CITY: Carlyle
Crossroads Restaurant & Lounge
Crossroads offers delicious food, excellent service, and a fully stocked bar, all in relaxed, casual atmosphere.
CITY: Keyesport
Funderburk's Gas Grill & Deli
Funderburk's offers delicious deli favorites.
CITY: Pocahontas
Frosty Mug
The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill is a great place to bring the whole family for lunch or dinner. Located in Mt Vernon, IL, the Frosty is a restaurant and bar with daily lunch specials at affordable prices. Stop in for a great meal served by a friendly staff and see what you've been missing!
CITY: Mount Vernon
Drury Inn & Suites
Located at the intersection of I-57 and I-64, the Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon is just moments away from popular attractions, shopping, outdoor adventures and history lessons.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Quality Inn
Enjoy affordable rates in a convenient location when choosing the Quality Inn® in Mount Vernon, IL, ideally located off of Interstate 57 near many area points of interest.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Beal's Orchard
Pick blueberries mid-June through mid-July.
CITY: Centralia


text:
Advanced Illness Coordinated Care
Dan Johnson, MD
Clinical Lead for Palliative Care, Care Management Institute
Kaiser Permanente
2550 S Parker Rd, Suite 400
Aurora, CO 80014
|<< previous
|next >>
To create a continuum of care for palliative care services, Kaiser Permanente (KP) implemented the outpatient Advanced Illness Coordinated Care (AICC) program. KP studied this social work intervention in collaboration with Dan Tobin, MD, Care Support of America, in a randomized control trial across three Kaiser regions. The model incorporates health counseling and care coordination matched to needs of patients with advanced illness, and delivered in cooperation with the referring physicians. The AICC components include a communication model (what we do), conceptual framework (how we do it), and six structured visits (when we do it). Key successes to implementation include enlisting leadership support, marketing the services to referring providers, starting the program in settings favorable to integration and adoption, and recruiting and training social workers with interest and expertise in palliative support. The program has resulted in improved communication about discomfort, support for decision making and problem resolution, and attention to caregiver needs. AICC also resulted in increased formulation of advance directives, and fewer inpatient admissions and ER visits, with no change in survival (Am J Manag Care. 2009; 15(11):817-825).
|<< previous
|next >>