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During a recent Toronto Blue Jays television broadcast, Buck Martinez and Pat Tabler praised the team's young third baseman Brett Lawrie for hustling down the first base line after dribbling a weak grounder to the opposing team's third baseman.
That third baseman was Wilson Betemit of the Baltimore Orioles and he made a bad defensive play on the ball that was hit to him. The home town commentators attempted to suggest that the defensive miscue was caused by the pressure that Lawrie's hustle put on him, and had nothing to do with the fact that Betemit is merely a really bad third baseman.
Personally, I feel as though there are enough real reasons to praise Brett Lawrie (witness last night's heroics) that jamming a triangular shaped narrative into a circular hole is unnecessary. However, Martinez and Tabler's mistaken ranting and raving did make me think more about players reaching base on error.
Fortunately for all of us, someone smarter was also having similar thoughts. Julian Levine from Beyond The Box Score had his moment of clarity while watching the Philadelphia Phillies and San Franchisco Giants play and seeing Angel Pagan reach base on an error before Melky Cabrera hit the game winning run home.
There are a few things we know about errors that are important to recognize: they occur when the ball is put in play (duh); they're more likely to occur in the infield (i.e. on groundballs) than in the outfield, and moreover, they're more likely to occur on the left side of the infield; lastly, they're more likely to occur when the batter is speedy — as in Pagan's case.
As such, we can deduce that certain batter skills allow errors to occur with differing frequencies. A swift, right-handed contact hitter (i.e. Angel Pagan, when facing a southpaw) will reach base on errors more frequently than a slow, left-handed hitter who strikes out a lot (i.e. Adam Dunn). Does it not make sense, then, to give some credit to Pagan for reaching on an error even though it was clearly — at least to a great extent – Wiggington's fault? The error was merely the result of Pagan's skill-set, which lends itself to frequent ROEs.
The biggest take away here for me is that reaching base on what is subjectively called an error is not the same thing as making an out, and it really shouldn't be treated as such. While I'm hesitant to join in on the tongue bathing of Lawrie by the Blue Jays broadcast crew on the one particular play that I mentioned. Surely, he fits the template that Levine suggests for the type of player more likely to cause an error.
This reminds me of a question someone posed to me on Twitter a couple of weeks ago, asking about productive outs and if there was any way to measure such a thing. The best method I could think of was to look at what an out did to a team's Win Probability Added.
Similarly, someone has gone to the trouble of calculating WPA increases caused by errors alone, and with that we learn that the Blue Jays and Houston Astros have been two of the luckiest teams in baseball, or perhaps more accurately, two of the teams that have benefitted the most from opposition errors.
And The Rest
Tony La Russa will have his number retired by the St. Louis Cardinals. [baseblog]
As we await word on the team's plans for pitcher Aaron Cook, the Boston Red Sox have called up defensive whiz kid Jose Iglesias. [Over The Monster]
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton doesn't take kindly to his brother getting ripped on national television, and he's right, too. While watching the Tampa Bay Rays/Texas Rangers game, I couldn't believe that the usually sharp broadcast booth didn't pick up on the safety squeeze. [Huffington Post]
New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte gave testimony at the Rogers Clemens perjury trial. [New York Times]
Old man thinks youth should be more like him. Surprisingly, this is not an Onion article. [850 KOA]
Tampa Bay Rays prospect Tim Beckham was already well on his way to becoming a Tampa Bay Rays suspect even before being suspended 50 games for violating the Minor League drug policy after testing positive for a drug of abuse. [Twitter]
Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper makes me feel better about my 1 for 4 softball debut last weekend. [YouTube]
Oakland A's phenom Yoenis Cespedes has got some explaining to do. [Comcast Sportsnet]
Jeremy Affeldt is continuing to do his best to become the victim of the strangest injuries possible. [SF Gate]
Getting Blanked's favourite member of the Baltimore Orioles has been diagnosed with a bulging disc, and is currently day to day with the injury. [Baltimore Sun]
Oil Can Boyd reminds us that the 1980s were a crazy time. [Old Time Family Baseball]
The turbulent era of Frank McCourt's ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers is officially over. [L.A. Times]
The latest instalment of the Getting Blanked Show takes another look at Yu Darvish, who after only five starts is already being counted on as a top of the rotation starter in Texas. [Getting Blanked]


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Friday – Kickoff NightTicket prices are $10 includes food & drink Sponsored By- Black Hills Energy, Lamar Advertising, Land Title Guarantee Co., Legacy Homes of Pueblo, Little Caesars Pizza, Sam's Club, Standard Sales, Xcel Energy Saturday & SundayTicket prices are $5 - children 12 & under free with adult Take a walk through a garden with the Colorado Master Gardeners. Learn how to select and maintain trees and shrubs for Southern Colorado, and how to diagnose their health problems. Lowes FREE Kids Workshops SundayTicket prices are $5 - children 12 & under free with adult |
The Pueblo Home and Garden Show will be held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds
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Friday, March 6th., 5pm - 8pm.
Saturday, March 7th., 10am - 6pm
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CARLSTADT, N.J.–Pantone has introduced the myPantone X-Ref iPhone application and Web tool that let graphic, digital, multimedia, fashion, interior and industrial designers easily cross-reference all Pantone Color Libraries.
X-Ref is available as an iPhone application or Web-based tool. The myPantone X-Ref iPhone application is a companion product to myPantone, an iPhone application released last year that allows designers to capture, create and share Pantone Color Palettes wherever they go and whenever they find inspiration.
In addition to the new cross-referencing tools, Pantone is reducing the price of Pantone Goe specification products to make them even more affordable for all designers and printers to incorporate into their workflows.
"In today's design world, where creatives are expected to work across media, myPantone X-Ref makes it easier for designers, printers and manufacturers to select the most suitable Pantone Colors for their project requirements," said Ron Potesky, senior vice president and general manager of Pantone. "While the Pantone Matching System remains the global design standard for printing, publishing and advertising, there are benefits to adding other Pantone Color Libraries to your workflow, such as the Goe System or our Fashion + Home Color System. We are introducing X-Ref tools as well as reduced Goe pricing to enable designers to use various Pantone Color Libraries together more effectively."


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Set up Reading Mode on the Galaxy Note 8
Using a tablet as an e-reader can save you money and lighten your load while on the go. Unfortunately, a lot of tablets aren't optimized for reading text for long periods of time (like e-books, RSS feeds, or just long Web posts) and may cause mild eyestrain. Luckily, the Galaxy Note 8 comes with a feature to help solve this issue: Reading Mode.
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On April 12, 2014, SEWTU will have its April All Chapter Meeting. This meeting will be held at the Thunder Bay Grill, which is located just off of I-94 west of Milwaukee, at N14 W24145 Tower Pl, Pewaukee, WI 53072.
April's speaker will be Ms. Ann Miller who will give a presentation entitled "Understanding Hatches - Keys to Success."
If you have ever been on the steam and wondered why you weeren't catching fish despite bugs being all around, then this is a presentation you won't want to miss.
So come on out, and meet the SEWTU gang. We normally have dinner starting at 6 to 6:30, and the meeting starts at 7:30.
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Student dies following crash in Vt.The Associated Press | February 07,2013BRATTLEBORO - Officials say a 17-year-old Vermont high school student has died of injuries suffered in a car crash.
The Brattleboro Reformer reported that James Evans Jr. of Dummerston died Tuesday night. He was a student at Brattleboro Union High School.
School Principal Steve Perrin said Evans, a junior, was popular and made strong connections with his fellow students.
Police said the accident happened about 7 p.m. Tuesday near the Brattleboro Country Club.
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YEA! coming to the Peninsula this fall
6/4/2014, 3:35 p.m.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is an innovative program that transforms local middle and high school students into real entrepreneurial successes. YEA! is excited to announce its plans for piloting this groundbreaking program on the Virginia Peninsula in the fall of 2014.
"We at Hampton Roads Academy are very excited about the prospects for our students in the Youth Entrepreneur Academy! Any time a student can get a clearer vision of the future and how to get there is an opportunity not to be missed. And the fact that the program also creates local businesses makes it a win-win for everybody!" said Ben Rous, Hampton Roads Academy.
YEA! is a cutting-edge program that takes students between the ages of 11 and 18 through the process of starting and launching a real business or social movement over the course of an academic year. By the end of the class, students own and operate fully-formed and functioning businesses, which may be carried on after their graduation from the program. YEA! aims to teach students at an early age how to make a job, not just take a job. It is the ONLY pre-college program developed by an entrepreneur, at a university, with support from a major entrepreneurial foundation, the Kauffman Foundation, and the United States Chamber of Commerce.
"Poquoson City Public Schools is excited to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy because it will offer our students a unique learning opportunity which will help prepare them for a future in business.", Jennifer Parish, Poquoson City Public Schools' Superintendent, said. "The students will be engaged in real-life experiences and will interact with members of the peninsula business community in a variety of ways."
"We are excited about launching this expansion and specifically chose the Virginia Peninsula because of its reputation for academic excellence," said Gayle Jagel, the CEO and Founder of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Jagel developed the YEA! program in 2004, while serving as the Director of the Office of Special Programs at the University of Rochester. In 2008, YEA! "spun-off" from the University to create its own not-for-profit corporation, YEA! Inc. The program is currently launching sites in colleges, universities and high schools across the country.
"Students on the Virginia Peninsula are well-equipped to succeed in this nine-month program as shown through their dedication to academic success and engagement in student body and community activities." says Bridgette Adams, of Newport News Public Schools, who attended our information session about YEA! While in YEA!, students will brainstorm and form their enterprises, make pitches to real investors, obtain funding, file their DBAs, and by the end, actually launch their own business or social movement! Business mentors, graphic designers, and local entrepreneurs will support the students throughout the process and engage them in a real, professional environment.
"We greatly appreciate what YEA! will bring to the students in our community, the leaders of our future. The program will not only provide classes and practical work experience with professionals, but it will also teach participants how to live and breathe as a real entrepreneur," said Mike Kuhns, President of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation. "Our local business leaders, who were one time standing in their shoes, are able to offer students relatable insights from their own paths to success!"
"The entire community is really excited about the school's plans to promote student involvement," adds Jagel, "We encourage all local business leaders to become involved with the program and to act as mentors to the budding entrepreneurs." By partnering with YEA!, both large and small businesses can volunteer their time as business mentors, field trip hosts, guest lecturers, graphic designers, web developers, attorneys, and more. Community support greatly strengthens the program, and the academy strengthens the community.


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IMPACT Conference: Optical Character Recognition in Mass Digitisation |
Lieke Ploeger, Yola Park, Jeanna Nikolov-Ramirez Gaviria, Clemens Neudecker, Fedor Bochow and Michael Day report from the first IMPACT Conference, held in The Hague, Netherlands on 6-7 April, 2009. |
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An expert in corporate social responsibility (CSR); financial communications, organizational positioning; and reputation and issues management — Mr. Knott has developed and executed integrated communications campaigns on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and trade associations in a diversity of sectors.
Mr. Knott plays a leadership role on a variety of important client engagements for the firm, including those with Allstate, Ace Hardware, Bain Capital, ComEd, Dow, FMC Corporation, NextEra Energy and Praxair.
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Knott was a global practice chairman and global client relationship manager at Edelman, where he managed many of the firm's largest and most high profile client engagements. Mr. Knott managed the global launch of GE's ecomagination, while overseeing Edelman's worldwide work for the conglomerate. He led an effort to reposition Monsanto, overseeing the company's corporate advertising, market research, public relations and digital communications.
Mr. Knott also developed and implemented campaigns for the American Red Cross, Chevron, De Beers, DuPont, E.ON, Fannie Mae, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, New York Life, Royal Dutch Shell, United Way of America, USAA, Veolia, Walmart and Waste Management — along with the Air Transport Association, American Wind Energy Association, Association of American Railroad and Financial Services Forum.
He has earned most of the industry's top honors, including the PRWeek Award, Gold SABRE, Bronze Anvil and Communicator Award, while twice receiving Edelman's Chairman's Award — the single honor given annually for the highest quality service of any account team in the firm's global network — and FTI Consulting's Excellence Award, the single honor awarded for outstanding account work
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The field of potential landings spots for Yu Darvish gets thinner by the second. Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post cites multiple sources within the Washington Nationals organization claiming they are not one of the teams to post a bid for the Japanese fireballing trending topic.
The Nationals scouted Darvish closely for years, determining he was "frankly better" than previous Japanese hurlers to come across the pond. The team that handed Jayson Werth a nine-figure contract concluded, in the end, that the risk outweighs the reward for the Yu man on campus.
The Nationals have their own rotation anchor, thank you very much. The Nats only fork over eight-digit contracts to players who might be serious health risks and are yet to throw a big league pitch. That's just sound policy.


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- OR - Select an option belowThe Piano Warehouse, which is located in Colorado Springs's arts district, is the place to go if you need a piano rebuilt or restored (the Warehouse specialize in old-world shellacking and varnish finishes, plus ivory replacement and action regulation). You can also get help moving or tuning your piano, and if you don't even have a piano, well, the Piano Warehouse can help there, too: You can purchase vintage Steinway, Chickering, Knabe, Mason & Hamlin, Baldwin and other top brands refurbished, plus new pianos, keyboards and sound systems. And not just that: The Warehouse hosts semi-regular, all-ages shows whose cover donations go directly to the bands. While a lot of those shows are punk rock, the venue welcomes performances from a full range of underground musicians. And it's truly a piano warehouse, with the bands setting up on one side of the spacious room and the audience mingling amid the models. We can make beautiful music together.


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I have just bought this game and am working through the rules in order to play it with my boardgame club (Southend on Sea if youre interested).
The rules state that one way to win the game is to control more than half of the unrazed (available) cities in the Kingdom at the end of a game round, thereby taking control of the Kingdom by force.
My question is simple ... there are 18 cities + 6 overseas cities. Do you count the overseas cities toward the total number of 'available cities in the Kingdom' in any one game?
If you do, and lets say you were playing a 6 player game with ALL the cities .. then you need to control 13 cities as the total is 24.
If you don't count the overseas cities, then you only need to control 10 (more than of 18).
Could anyone shed some light on this.
One of the reasons I ask is that each Baron only has 12 control markers, (plus their stronghold marker)
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I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
http://www.valleydogs.org/cp_saturn.html -- Saturn is an amazing and relaxed pup. Great with dogs, kids and all people. He is submissive and will not cause issues in a pack.
Toys are his best friend. A chair and a toy is all he needs for hours.
He was found as a stray and has been in foster care since. He is learning basic commands and how to be a great pup.
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- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Gilbert already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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Southern Africa is particularly affected by HIV/AIDS. The disease already has a major impact in the economies in the region and especially on the mining sector, which is a key business driver.
Based on southern African experience, the Guide for the mining sector is a valuable tool in the fight against AIDS. It provides practical advice and management guidance that will help companies implement intervention strategies.
The Guide will become an integral tool of the "IFC Against AIDS" program, which we launched in 2000 as part of our commitment to sustainable development. The program helps clients understand the multiple impacts of the disease and provides guidance for corporate HIV/AIDS Action Plans. IFC's anti-AIDS approach pays special attention to a company's specific needs and resources, as well as existing corporate experiences and good practices.
HIV/AIDS Guide for the Mining Sector:A Resource for Developing Stakeholder Competency and Compliance in Mining Communities in Southern Africa (Full Report 4.4 MB pdf--Warning! Large file=slow download)
Section One: HIV/AIDS Guide for the Mining Sector: What, Why and How? (1.1 MB pdf)
Section Two: Management Strategies (1.4 MB pdf)
Section Three: Workplace HIV/AIDS Program (784 KB pdf)
Section Four: External or Outreach Response (699 MB pdf)
Section Five: Measuring and Monitoring an HIV/AIDS Response (255 KB pdf)
Appendixes: (355 KB pdf)Appendix One: Comparative country dataAppendix Two: Fact sheet on the mining sector in Southern AfricaAppendix Three: IFC corporate roadmap on HIV/AIDSAppendix Four: Resources, references and contactsAppendix Five: Glossary
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In A Deluge of Consequences, the first World Policy e-book, intrepid journalist Jacques Leslie takes us along on a mythic, spell-binding trip to the bucolic kingdom of Bhutan, where the planet's next environmental disaster is set to unfold.
The World Policy Institute understands that policymakers and opinion leaders need creative ways to catalyze innovation and engage wider coalitions in solving some of the world's biggest challenges. By working with artists focused on the same issues, this cross-cutting initiative seeks to build a new, collaborative model for social change.
A Lens Beyond the Killing Fields: A Political Salon with Pete Pin
A Lens Beyond the Killing Fields
A Political Salon with Pete Pin
Thursday, June 20, 2013
This event is by invitation only.
How Aid Dependence Derailed Cambodian Democracy: A Book Discussion with Sophal Ear
World Policy presents:
How Aid Dependence Derailed Cambodian Democracy
A Book Discussion with Sophal Ear
Thursday, October 11
8:30 to 10:00am
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The Black Dragon Episode 1
(Full disclosure: the manufacturer provided this unit for review)
Meet the Komodo Kamado, my new outdoor oven. I'd call it a barbecue pit, but it does more than long, slow smoke cooking. I'd call it a grill, but it's not limited to high temperature, direct heat grilling. Because it's built from refractory materials similar to what kilns and furnaces are made of, it's also an oven that easily withstands cooking temperatures of 1000 degrees F. Why would you need or want that?
If you're a pizza freak like me, you can use the Komodo to bake the sort of charred-bottom, Naples style pizzas possible only in wood or coal burning ovens. Fans of American pizza restaurants like A16 (San Francisco), Mozza (Los Angeles), Grimaldi's, Patsy's, and Totonno's (New York), Frank Pepe's , or Sally's Apizza (New Haven) know the sort of crust I'm talking about. It's impossible to attempt pizza like this at home, unless you have an oven that can hit 800 degrees. Now I do!
I'm breaking in the kamado this week, and learning how to control its firebox. I learned to use the Minion method of starting a low temperature charcoal fire in the Weber, and that's what I'm employing with the Komodo. Let's look at some differences between the Weber and the Komodo.
Komodo Kamado OTB 23 Supreme Plus |
Weber Smokey Mountain | |
Cooking chamber material | Cast refractory material | Roll formed, porcelain coated steel |
Weight | 476 pounds | 44 pounds |
Grill material | 304 stainless steel, 1/4″ or 3/8″ rod diameter | Steel 3/16″ rod diameter |
Grill surface capacity | 23″ main + 18″ top + 18″ bottom | 18.5″ top + 18.5″ bottom |
The Komodo dwarfs a Weber Smokey Mountain, the smoker I've been using for several years with excellent results. The Komodo is made of two different layers of a ceramic-like refractory material. Its dense inner wall absorbs and reflects heat back into the cooking chamber. The thinner outer wall insulates that heat within the vessel. All that mass should keep cooking temperatures very stable no matter the weather or wind conditions.
The draft door controls air intake to the firebox. The precision CNC-machined stainless door slides in and out smoothly, like a well-spittled trombone. Once the fire gets near the target temperature, the door is closed, and the daisywheel vent provides finer heat adjustment. The wood knob is beautifully turned from weather resistant teak. As a former machinist, I appreciate the Kamado's extraordinary build quality.
The floor of the cooker is level with the draft door, which eases ash cleanup. Notice the cleanly machined metalwork.
The round "eye" next to the draft door is a port for temperature control devices like the BBQ Guru or the Stoker.
Heat and smoke exhaust past this "hat." The heavy stainless steel rod threads into its mate, which is cast permanently into the lid. A ceramic gasket material shuts out air effectively when it's time to put out the fire.
Interior view of the lid. The ovoid shape of the lid is designed to reflect heat evenly across the entire grill surface. The Supreme Plus package comes with a top grill made of the 3/8″ stainless steel rod, and the main grill below it is made of the standard 1/4″ stainless rod. There is room for a third grill below.
The Komodo's grill is much roomier than the WSM's. Where I barely had space to fit a puny 9 pound slab of beef brisket on the Weber, I have plenty of room for a 15 pound monster brisket on the Komodo.
The lid weighs a whopping 108 pounds, but is spring loaded for effortless opening. Let's look at how that works.
This is the heavy duty spring that lifts the lid. Notice the preload tension in the lid-closed position. Hinges are cast permanently into the Komodo, unlike hinges from other kamado manufacturers that require constant re-tightening.
Easily adjustable tension in the spring hoists the lid when the latch is opened.
A sleek fairing increases top speed on this bluff beast. Mine is made of black fiberglass, but current productions of the Supreme Plus model use a stainless steel cover.
The lifting handle is made from stout 3/4″ stainless rod. It takes a serious bending jig to form that material into a graceful arc. When the lid is closed, the triangular piece in the center latches it shut automatically.
Closeup view of the lifting handle's weld. When a nice looking bead isn't ground smooth, it's called a "show weld." It's not easy to lay down a tiny bead on thick material like that.
Its massive size, over the top features, and top notch build quality makes the Komodo the Bugatti Veyron of ceramic cookers. While I'll never be able to afford the Bugatti, ever, even I, with modest means, could save up to splurge on this seriously fancy smoker / grill / oven.
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If market conditions allow, Amazon Produce Network could double its volume on Guatemalan mangoes this year. Guatemala's production is up about 10%, said Gilmar Mello, grower relations manager and partner.
In the last few years, it has been very advantageous to have Guatemalan fruit because freight costs from Mexico were so high, Golden said. Last year, it was an extra $1.35 a box, but is down to 95 cents a box this year, he said.
"A big advantage has been lost," Golden said.
Ciruli Bros. markets the Champagne, a trademarked name for the ataulfo variety. The company doesn't ship tommy atkins or haden at all, but ships late season kents and keitts in July and August, after it wraps up with ataulfo. About 95% of the company's production is ataulfo.
Mango sizes are lining up pretty normal this year, peaking in the middle, but still yielding both large and small sizes.
"Sizing has been running a little ahead, peaking on 18s and 16s this year, mid-sized fruit," Ciruli said. "So the fruit has good size this year."
Other years, crops have peaked on smaller sizes, which is not nearly as good, Loza said. This year is ideal for Freska Produce.


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The last two years have not been kind to HTC. Despite garnering critical acclaim from the One series and consistently improving both hardware and software, the Taiwanese company is getting battered on high-end phones by Samsung and Apple, and battered on low-end phones by Samsung and just about every Chinese company out there. According to a report from Reuters, HTC will try to shift its strategy in 2014 to give more attention to mid-range devices, which it has been ignoring somewhat for the last few product cycles.
Hope you're not tired of hearing about the Google Drive! As the rumors about Google's Totally Not Dropbox service leak out in ever-increasing droves, it gets safer and safer to assume the launch is imminent. According to Reuters, Google may be launching the service as soon as Tuesday. Or, as they're calling it across the pond, "today."
Reuters also reports that Google will be offering paid storage options going all the way up to 100GB for a price.
Analytics firm Canalys is reporting that global smartphone market share for Google's Android OS platform is at a colossal 48%, with an overall lead in 35 out of the 56 countries tracked by Canalys. According to the report, the total global smartphone market has grown by 73% year-on-year with a total of 107.7 million devices shipped in Q2 2011. Android-based devices are the main culprit behind this astounding growth with an increase in shipments of 379% from over a year ago totalling 51.9 million units shipped in Q2 2011.


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The right moves to tone and tighten your tush and thighs
It's every woman's dream: looking fabulous in her favorite pair of Levi's. To help make it come true, here are simple moves that will firm up your butt and thighs. Do these toning exercises three times a week and stretch daily to stay flexible. In 6 weeks, you'll be ready to slip into those jeans and show off your supersleek new shape.
For faster results...
Take a brisk 30-minute walk 5 days a week to burn fat and tone up. Even better, climb hills or some stairs along the way.
A. Lie on left side, propped up on left elbow. Keep left leg on floor and extend right leg in front of you with toe-touching floor.
B. Keeping abs tight and torso and left leg still, raise right leg in an arc up over body, as shown. Rotate leg and lower it behind you, so leg is parallel to floor. Hold for a second, then reverse move to starting position. Do 10 times with each leg.


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3D Systems' Dental Printer Makes the 3Shape Grade
Posted on July 13, 2012
ROCK HILL, S.C., July 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—3D Systems
Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it successfully completed
the integration of its new ProJet™ MP 3500 Dental 3D Printers with
3Shape's Dental System(TM) and CAMbridge for direct, high speed,
precision model production from the 3Shape Trios® intraoral scanner.
Sun Dental Labs successfully deployed this integrated solution to
produce up to 24 quad cases in 5 1/2 hours. Chuck Stapleton, Vice
President of Digital Manufacturing at Sun, said, "The ProJet MP
produces full quad cases of plaster-like models for about $5 and
enables Sun to produce any type of restoration from our customer's
stone model scanner or intra-oral scanner. The combined impact of this
solution's precision, affordability and plaster-like characteristics
compel us to step up our transition to a full digital work flow."
"We are very pleased to offer our dental lab customers a proven,
integrated solution that combines the latest products from two leading
providers into a powerful and affordable manufacturing tool," said Lee
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Jennifer Love Hewitt dazzled in a metallic 3.1 Phillip Lim Faux Wrap Dress.
Big hair and smoky eyes gave the newly single star a glam 1980's look.
Gold Yves Saint Laurent sandals finished off her retro look.
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The young actress looked naturally gorgeous.
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The eccentric singer loaded up on accessories, such as bangles and baubles,
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18 The Lord says, "Come, let us talk about these things. Though your sins are like scarlet, they can be as white as snow. Though your sins are deep red, they can be white like wool. | 18 "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. |
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Farmers Insurance Open - Since 2010 Farmers has been the title sponsor of the Farmers Insurance Open. The tournament is the first stop of the west coast swing of the PGA TOUR each year. Farmers' proudly has partnered with the host organization, the Century Club of San Diego to bring the tournament to life each year. As with all of our sponsorships, we believe that for an event to be successful it must be a partnership. We are happy to announce that in 2012 over $2 million was raised and donated to over 90 worthy charities in the greater San Diego Community. The tournament has an economic impact of $30 million annually on the surrounding area. | |
Tournament of Roses - Each New Year's Day, the country focuses its attention on Pasadena, California, home of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. It's a celebration more than a century old--a festival of flowers, music and sports unequaled anywhere in the world. It's America's New Year Celebration. This upcoming 2013 Rose Parade Farmers Insurance will celebrate its 54th consecutive year of participation and its fourth year as the Official Supporter of the Rose Parade Bands. Farmers understands that a parade isn't a parade without the bands. As part of the time-honored Farmers tradition with the Tournament of Roses Parade, we help many high school bands achieve their dream of marching in the Rose Parade with our high school band sponsorship program, which funds a portion of their travel costs to Los Angeles. Farmers is also a sponsor of the annual Bandfest, where these prize-winning bands perform their award-winning field shows at Pasadena City College a couple days prior to the Rose Parade. | |
Rascal Flats - Farmers is proud to announce that it will be the sponsor of Rascal Flatts concert tours for the next two years. This the first time that Farmers has sponsored a musical act and we could not be more proud of the band and the opportunity to partner with them. Rascal Flatts has 14 number one hits with the most recent "Banjo" which climbed to number one in 16 weeks. | |
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High School Sports - The High School Sports Partnership Program is a corporate sponsorship with statewide high school athletic associations to provide educational materials, information on the Y.E.S. program, enhancing the high school sports experience and in some states funding student athlete scholarships. |
Sparks - 2012 marks the Farmers fourth season as presenting sponsor of the Los Angeles Sparks professional women's basketball team. Besides supporting women's sports, Farmers has helped hundreds of middle and high school girls bastball teams get to Sparks games and live their fantasy of meeting the players. | |
Hendrick Motorsports - In 2012 Farmers Insurance joined Hendrick Motorsports as the majority sponsor of the No. 5 Chevrolets fielded by Hendrick Motorsports and driven by 11-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race winner Kasey Kahne. Covering the 2012, 2013 and 2014 racing seasons, the partnership secures primary paint schemes for Farmers Insurance in 23 Sprint Cup Series events annually. Our brand will be displayed at track via a new paint scheme and fire suit, through various types of media, including a commercial with Kasey Kahne, on track signage and at track activation when available. This new partnership also gives us the opportunity to activate with our 24,000 employees and 50,000 agents nationwide. Hendrick Motorsports, whose operations go beyond the racing on track, is an incredible operation and we are exploring the many ways our two companies can work together in other business units, and venues, in the future. | |
Farmers Field - This historic 30-year deal provides naming rights for a stadium designed to accommodate a wide variety of uses, including NFL football, soccer, conventions and exhibitions, trade shows, concerts and other entertainment, convention and sporting events, as well as a replacement of the West Hall (Los Angeles Convention Center). Farmers Field represents tremendous exposure for Farmers - showcasing the Farmers brand on a national stage. When operational, Farmers Field will provide literally billions of mentions for Farmers each year through NFL telecasts, print and broadcast sports coverage, and broadcasts of other events which are held there. It would also be an ideal venue for future Super Bowls, creating top-tier national and international brand exposure. The stadium is estimated to be completed in 2015 or 2016. |


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"Just made this cake, and it turned out really well. Couple of quick comments - next time I'll definitely be adding a little more zest and lemon juice to the cake batter (wasn't quite lemony enough for me), and as for the frosting it did in fact separate, but after just letting it go for another 5-7min in my stand mixer it came back together and c""
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Vibe Hotel Sydney
4 Stars111 Goulburn Street Sydney NSW 2000
Vibe Hotel is situated in Sydney city centre, just a few steps away from public transport stations and six and half kilometres to Sydney Airport. After enjoying a walk around Royal Botanic Gardens, tourists can shop at Queen Victoria Building.
Each of the contemporary and spacious rooms is accentuated with bright colours and equipped with satellite TV, Wi-Fi access, mini bar and coffee-/tea-making facilities. Suites come with city views.
Diners at Hotel Vibe indulge in mouth-watering Australian specialties at Curve Cafe Bar. After a long day, guests can unwind with signature desserts, coffee or beer at the bar on site.
Vibe Hotel Sydney provides 24-hour reception, business centre, meeting rooms, parking and laundry/dry cleaning service. Airport shuttle service comes with a fee. During free time, guests can take a relaxing dip in the rooftop pool or work out at the fitness centre.
Additional Information
- NOTE: For airport pick up and transfer, kindly contact the hotel directly.
- Free Wi-Fi access is only up to 100 MBS data per 24 hours, per room. Over 100 MBS, additional data is available at $9.95 AUD for the remainder of the 24 hours, for up to 4 devices per room.
Hotel Facilities
- Airport Transfer
- Business Centre
- Currency Exchange Services
- Gym / Fitness Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Banquet Facilities
- Cafe
- Disabled Facilities
- Internet Access - High Speed
- Laundry Services
- Parking Facilities (At Cost)
- Room Service
- Swimming Pool - Outdoor
- Bar / Lounge
- Conference Facilities
- Faxing Facilities
- Internet Access - Wireless
- Lift / Elevator
- Reception
- Safe Deposit Box
- Tour Desk
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Colour TV
- Flat Screen TV
- Internet Access
- Mini Bar
- Pay-per-view Movies
- Safe
- Telephone
- Bathroom Amenities
- Disabled Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Modem / Data Port Connection
- Radio
- Shower
- Valet Service
- Bathtub
- Ensuite / Private Bathroom
- Heating
- Kettle
- Pay TV
- Refrigerator
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Wireless Internet Access
Vibe Hotel Sydney Guest Reviews (373)
Enjoyed the clean and good size room. Location is central and close to Chinatown and Darling Harbour. Also close to Central station which is handy for trips to Canberra. Would have preferred to have free Foxtel movie channels.
Mature traveller wrote on February 1, 2013
Had an enjoyable stay here during the Australia Day celebrations .. nice amenities and room comfort. An ideal location just 5 minutes walk from Sydney Central Station for a 20 min train trip to Sydney Olympic Park to see the T20 cricket international .. and a few minutes from the main CBD attractions. Hotel has its own airport shuttle bus.
Stew wrote on January 29, 2013
Great location to travel and explore Sydney from. Good value for money. A pity about the "cocky" staff.
Hbjcli wrote on January 2, 2013
Went to stay for a few days, and as a last minute decision i am so glad i picked this hotel - excellent location (parking and shopping). excellent front staff. would definitely stay here again, highly recommended.
AwesomeMe wrote on January 2, 2013
Ideal for short stays - rooms clean, tidy & comfortable although not a lot of storage space. Friendly, helpful staff. Handy to public transport.
lionz wrote on December 27, 2012
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Overall Guest Rating
Vibe Hotel Sydney Guest Reviews
4 out of 5
Enjoyed the clean and good size room. Location is central and close to Chinatown and Darling Harbour. Also close to Central station which is handy for trips to Canberra. Would have preferred to have free Foxtel movie channels. Review by: Mature travellerDate stayed February 1, 2013 |
4 out of 5
Had an enjoyable stay here during the Australia Day celebrations .. nice amenities and room comfort. An ideal location just 5 minutes walk from Sydney Central Station for a 20 min train trip to Sydney Olympic Park to see the T20 cricket international .. and a few minutes from the main CBD attractions. Hotel has its own airport shuttle bus. Review by: StewDate stayed January 29, 2013 |
3 out of 5
Great location to travel and explore Sydney from. Good value for money. A pity about the "cocky" staff. Review by: HbjcliDate stayed January 2, 2013 |
5 out of 5
Went to stay for a few days, and as a last minute decision i am so glad i picked this hotel - excellent location (parking and shopping). excellent front staff. would definitely stay here again, highly recommended. Review by: AwesomeMeDate stayed January 2, 2013 |
4 out of 5
Ideal for short stays - rooms clean, tidy & comfortable although not a lot of storage space. Friendly, helpful staff. Handy to public transport. Review by: lionzDate stayed December 27, 2012 |
4 out of 5
The location is fantastic, and the room was quite good. I had bad experiences with room service. After hours food was disgusting, and even when I sent the order back, the replacement wasn't much better. My breakfast order wasn't collected, so I didn't get any. Those are my main issues. Other staff were nice and tried to make up for the initial bad service. Worth it for the location (and pool), if you can get the cheaper rates. Review by: O'SheaDate stayed December 18, 2012 |
4 out of 5
Vibe was clean and neat. Good location to the city centre. Close to China Town, Paddy's, museum, Hyde Park and free City Shuttle outside your door on Elizabeth st. Parking is right across the road and convenient to the hotel. We spent 4 nights and felt really comfortable in our room. Family of 3 in a studio with a sofa bed. Double glazed windows a blessing in noisy Sydney. Review by: Brissy FamilyDate stayed December 18, 2012 |
2 out of 5
I stayed a week at the hotel on a mixture of business & pleasure. The location is great for Chiantown and CBD shopping, but distant from most business buildings. The rooms were larger than expected, and cleaned daily. TV channels were limited. Only 1 phone next to bed. But communication from/with main desk staff......minutes of silence, screen gazing, no information offered with ground transportation, city toursit guides, maps. I got the distinct impression they just wanted to get back to whatever else they were doing. Stay here if you are comfortable with doing your own research and getting around independently. Review by: BigKimboDate stayed December 17, 2012 |
5 out of 5
I love everything about this hotel, from bed to the bathroom to the coffee shop next door to the great staff. I always stay in the executive V room so cant really comment on the others, but the these rooms are huge, bright and comfortable. Thank you! Review by: Maureen RDate stayed December 6, 2012 |
3 out of 5
Disappointed honestly, after all the good reviews previous customers seem to have given recently. The room was really nothing special. The cleaning service was quite poor, and the WiFi (only available for free in the lobby, and then only for 30 minutes a day) was rather slow. We didn't eat in the restaurant apart from breakfast, but that was really sub-par. Bland undercooked food that gave us both the runs. The saving grace for the hotel though is the location. It's only about a 10 minute walk to all the main shopping areas, and the price for that was rather lower than the competitors we looked at. If you're planning to eat out for your meals anyway (and if you're visiting Sydney, why wouldn't you?), and are just using the room to sleep, it might suit you. They won't be my first pick the next time I'm in town however. Review by: LiamPDate stayed November 24, 2012 |
4 out of 5
Only a short walk to/from Central Railway station. Handy to inner city. We ( 2 adults + 2 teenage boys)were able to catch public transport to/ from Allianz stadium. Beds comfy, room clean. Happy customer. I would stay there again. Review by: LostsharkDate stayed November 22, 2012 |
3 out of 5
Quick taxi ride from the airport, free bus service around the corner, easy walk into the CBD, great coffee across the road and up the lane. Great size room for a family - improvement on the beds needed. Review by: happy chappyDate stayed November 21, 2012 |
2 out of 5
Room not clean Left some bracelets in the room accidentally and have made 3 x phone calls to Vibe who don't seem to care and are adament that house keeping didn't find anything. Very disappointing Review by: JanieDate stayed November 5, 2012 |
5 out of 5
Good location friendly staff excellent facilities will return!!!!!!!!! Review by: mam the family travel ageDate stayed November 5, 2012 |
4 out of 5
Able to walk to train or bus easily. China-town , Darling Harbour and Hyde Park where all only a few minutes walk away. Not a huge hotel , had a friendly feel about it. Not a lot of street noise. Room was light and airy, roomy and comfortable. Review by: Sue NDate stayed October 29, 2012 |
4 out of 5
wonderful staff, great reception, especially young Amber.will definitely stay again, maybe next time an upgrade for a change,,,,,,thank you Review by: ex sydneysiderDate stayed October 24, 2012 |
4 out of 5
Easy to get to. Central to everything. Not to big so had a personal feel about it . Room was a good size Review by: Sue NDate stayed October 9, 2012 |
4 out of 5
We chose this hotel for the location near to things we were doing. Our room was very spacious; our bed king size and comfortable. Staff were efficient, cafe was good. Review by: FishBobDate stayed September 23, 2012 |
3 out of 5
good value for money ? would like to see breakfast included ? now that would top it off , still great 3 days will be back Review by: gunnaDate stayed September 5, 2012 |
4 out of 5
Experience was EXCELLENT, except that I can't still believe that broadband internet connection was not included in the nightly charge. Additional cost for internet was ridiculously expensive and the connection was terrible (weak, slow, etc). I would come back to the hotel any time except if I had to work from there again. Review by: Disconnected Hotel GuestDate stayed July 31, 2012 |


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Nightfly Sofa with Chaise
Price: $9,329.58Overview
Made in Italy by Rossetto.
The distinctive Nightfly collection by Rossetto features a luxurious combination of contrasting materials and sophisticated details. The Nightfly Sofa with Chaise features solid construction with softly padded, smooth leather seats and back pillows, framed with textured crocodile print leather. The rich, monochromatic pairing is an elegant statement of modern Italian design. Select White or Black, with a Left or Right Chaise.
Assembly required.
Standard Delivery is Curbside. White Glove service is available at a premium and must be requested at the time of order placement. Please contact our Sales Department for rates.
Material(s): Wood, leather effect
Dimensions: 124" W X 67" D X 39" H
Manufacturer: Rossetto
Italian manufacturer Rossetto creates furniture for almost every room in the house, from the bedroom to living and dining spaces. Known for its sleek and contemporary styles, Rossetto divides its collections into Day and Night. The Day line includes dining tables, chairs, buffets, mirrors, and multitasking media cabinets. These designs can be ordered in a wide range of materials, from glossy white lacquer to combinations of glass and polished metal. By night, Rossetto's bedroom furniture is sophisticated and sexy: platform beds are available in such luxurious materials as crocodile-stamped leather and tufted velvet. Each of Rossetto's bed collections includes such coordinating furnishings as dressers, dressing tables, and nightstands. Best of all, this high-style Italian manufacturer offers its furniture in a variety of color and finishes that allow for endless customization.
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Garrett County, Maryland
Garrett County, Maryland | |||
Garrett County Courthouse in December 2013
Location in the state of Maryland |
Maryland's location in the U.S. |
Founded | 1872 | ||
Named for | John Work Garrett | ||
Seat | Oakland | ||
Largest town | Mountain Lake Park | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 656 sq mi (1,699 km2) | ||
• Land | 647 sq mi (1,676 km2) | ||
• Water | 8.6 sq mi (22 km2), 1.3% | ||
Population | |||
• (2010) | 30,097 | ||
• Density | 47/sq mi (18/km²) | ||
Congressional district | 6th | ||
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 | ||
Website | www |
Coordinates: 39°17′N 79°22′W / 39.283°N 79.367°W
Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 30,097,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Maryland. Its county seat is Oakland.[2] The county was named for John Work Garrett (1820–1884), president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.[3] Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872, it was the last Maryland county to be formed.
Garrett County has long been part of the media market of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[4] It is considered to be a part of Western Maryland.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is to the north. The Maryland–Pennsylvania boundary was surveyed and marked between April 1765 and October 1767 by astronomer Charles Mason and surveyor Jeremiah Dixon. This boundary is commonly known as the Mason-Dixon Line.[5] The eastern border with Allegany County was defined by the Bauer Report, submitted to Governor Lloyd Lowndes, Jr. on November 9, 1898.[6] The Potomac River and State of West Virginia lie to the south and west.
Garrett County lies in the Allegheny Mountains, which here form the western flank of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Hoye-Crest, a summit along Backbone Mountain, is the highest point in Maryland.
The Eastern Continental Divide runs along portions of Backbone Mountain. The western part of the county, drained by the Youghiogheny River, is the only part of Maryland within the Mississippi River drainage basin. All other parts of the county are in the Chesapeake Bay basin.
Garrett County contains over 76,000 acres (310 km2) of parks, lakes, and publicly accessible forestland. Popular activities in the county include camping, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, alpine and cross county skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, ice fishing, fly fishing, whitewater canoeing, kayaking, rafting, boating, swimming, sailing, horseback riding, and water skiing.[7]
The National Register of Historic Places listings in Garrett County, Maryland has 20 National Register of Historic Places[8] properties and districts, including Casselman Bridge, National Road a National Historic Landmark. Garrett County is part of Maryland's 6th congressional district.
In the early 20th century, the railroad and tourism started to decline. Coal mining and timber production continued at a much slower pace. Today, tourism has made a dramatic rebound in the county with logging and farming making up the greatest part of the economic base. Due to a cold climate and lack of any large city, Garrett County has remained a sparsely populated rural area.
Law and government[edit]
The County is governed by an elected Board of County Commissioners (the "Board"), whose three members serve four-year terms and must live in the District they represent. The Board is the traditional form of county government in Maryland and may exercise only such powers as are conferred by the General Assembly of Maryland.[9]
The County is administered under a line organizational method, with the County Administrator responsible for the general administration of County Government. The administration of the County is centralized with the County Administrator responsible for overseeing the financial planning, annual budget process, personnel management, and direction and management of operations within the organization.[9]
The county is part of Maryland's 6th congressional district and is the most Republican in the state. The Republican candidate for President has won in each of the last thirteen elections.[10] In 2008, John McCain carried Garrett County by a 40.2% margin over Barack Obama, with Obama carrying Maryland by a 25.5% margin over McCain.[11]
County seal[edit]
On December 15, 1977, the seal[6] of Garrett County went into effect by virtue of Resolution #7. The seal is elliptical, with the name "Garrett County" inscribed above the upper fourth of the ellipse, and "Maryland 1872" inscribed below the lower fourth of the ellipse. The date "1872" depicts the year of the formation of Garrett County. The seal illustrates a large snowflake to depict winter; water to represent sailing; and oaks and conifer to represent the county's mountains. The colors are peacock blue for the sky and water. The blue and white background is divided by kelly green.
County flag[edit]
The official flag[6] for Garrett County is elliptical. The flag illustrates a large snowflake to depict winter; water to represent sailing; and oaks and conifer to represent the county's mountains. The colors are peacock blue for the sky and water. The blue and white background is divided by kelly green.
Law enforcement[edit]
The county is policed by the Garrett County Sheriff's Office and the Maryland State Police.
The state parks are police by the Department of Natural Resources Police.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 656 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 647 square miles (1,680 km2) is land and 8.6 square miles (22 km2) (1.3%) is water.[12] It is the second-largest county in Maryland by land area.
Garrett County is Maryland's westernmost county, bordered to the north by the Mason-Dixon Line with Pennsylvania, to the south by the Potomac River and West Virginia, to the west by a land border with West Virginia, and to the east by a land border with Allegany County, Maryland. The county's northwesternmost point is approximately 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and its southeasternmost point is approximately 160 miles (260 km) northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.
Garrett County is located entirely within the highland zone of the Appalachian Mountains known variously as the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Plateau, and the Appalachian Plateau. The county's highest elevations are located along four flat-topped ridges and range to a height of 3,360 feet (1,020 m) at Hoye-Crest along Backbone Mountain, the highest point in the state of Maryland. As is typical in the Allegheny region, broad flats generally lie below the ridge crests at elevations of approximately 500 feet (150 m). River valleys are generally narrow and deep, with ravines typically 1,000 to 1,800 feet (550 m) below surrounding peaks.
The county contains over 76,000 acres (310 km2) of parks, lakes, and publicly accessible forestland. It is drained by two river systems, the Potomac and the Youghiogheny. The Savage River, a tributary of the Potomac, drains about a third of the county. The Casselman River, a tributary of the Youghiogheny, flows north from the county's central section into Pennsylvania. The Youghiogheny itself drains the westernmost area of the county and flows north into Pennsylvania, where it empties into the Monongahela River at McKeesport, just south of Pittsburgh.[13]
Geologic points of interest[edit]
The Glades[edit]
The Glades' 601 acres (2.43 km2) is of great scientific interest because it is an ombrotrophic system (fed solely by rainwater) with peat layers up to 9 feet (2.7 m) thick, and is one of the oldest examples of mountain peatland in the Appalachians.[14]
On the western edge of the Savage River State Forest along Maryland Route 495 lies Bittinger, Maryland. Named after Henry Bittinger who first settled in the area, other German settlers moved in and took up the fertile farm land. On the eastern edge of Bittinger is one of the largest glades area of Garrett County. Geographically, this is an area which seems to have been affected by the last great ice sheet of North America. Two miles southeast of Bittinger, there is a large deposit of peat moss.
Loess Dunes[edit]
In the Casselman River valley, 1-mile (1.6 km) south of Grantsville, Maryland and beside Maryland Route 495, one can see remains of geological evidence about the last great ice sheet over North America. A series of low mounds can be seen in the fields on the west side of Maryland Route 495 that are "loess" (wind-blown) material. Apparently, these are the only ones still visible in the northern part of Garrett County.
The mounds were formed when a glacier lake existed in the Casselman valley, and the ice around the edges of the frozen lake melted. Wind blew fine grains of earth into the water around the edges where it sank to the bottom, and the mounds were the result of the deposit of this wind-blown material.
Forests, rivers, caves[edit]
See these articles for information on the forests, rivers and caves of Garrett County:
- List of Maryland state forests
- List of rivers of Maryland
- Caves of Maryland (Crabtree - largest cave in Maryland)
Parks and recreation[edit]
State parks[edit]
Six state parks are in Garrett County. All offer picnic and fishing areas; all but Casselman River State Park have hiking paths. Mountain bike paths, swimming areas, and boat launches and rentals are available at Deep Creek, Herrington Manor, and New Germany state parks. Rental cabins are available at Herrington Manor and New Germany state parks. Big Run, Deep Creek, Herrington Manor and New Germany state parks all offer canoeing, while campsites may be found at Big Run, Deep Creek, New Germany, and Swallow Falls state parks.[19]
- Big Run State Park
- Casselman River Bridge State Park (Grantsville)
- Deep Creek Lake State Park (Swanton)
- Herrington Manor State Park (Oakland)
- New Germany State Park(Grantsville)
- Swallow Falls State Park
County parks[edit]
Garrett County owns four park sites and fifteen recreation facilities. The parks are maintained in cooperation with local associations and civic groups. The recreation areas are attached to public schools and colleges and maintained by the Garrett County Board of Education.[20]
Municipal parks[edit]
The municipal parks of Garrett County provide sport facilities, hiking, bike and walk paths, playgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, and fishing.[21]
- Kitzmiller Parks & Recreation Dept.
- Oakland Broadford Park includes swimming, picnic tables, fishing, boat ramp, playgrounds, sports fields.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Somerset County, Pennsylvania (north)
- Allegany County (east)
- Mineral County, West Virginia (southeast)
- Grant County, West Virginia (south)
- Preston County, West Virginia (west)
- Fayette County, Pennsylvania (northwest)
Historical population | |||
Census | Pop. | %± | |
1880 | 12,175 | — | |
1890 | 14,213 | 16.7% | |
1900 | 17,701 | 24.5% | |
1910 | 20,105 | 13.6% | |
1920 | 19,678 | −2.1% | |
1930 | 19,908 | 1.2% | |
1940 | 21,981 | 10.4% | |
1950 | 21,259 | −3.3% | |
1960 | 20,420 | −3.9% | |
1970 | 21,476 | 5.2% | |
1980 | 26,498 | 23.4% | |
1990 | 28,138 | 6.2% | |
2000 | 29,846 | 6.1% | |
2010 | 30,097 | 0.8% | |
Est. 2013 | 29,889 | −0.7% | |
Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:
- 97.9% White
- 1.0% Black
- 0.1% Native American
- 0.3% Asian
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Other races
- 0.7% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
As of the census[26] of 2000, there were 29,846 people, 11,476 households, and 8,354 families residing in the county. The population density was 18/km² (46/sq mi). There were 16,761 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (26/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 98.83% White, 0.43% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. 0.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 36.1% were of German, 22.9% American, 9.6% English and 8.8% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 11,476 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,238, and the median income for a family was $37,811. Males had a median income of $29,469 versus $20,673 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,219. 13.30% of the population and 9.80% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.60% are under the age of 18 and 13.90% are 65 or older.
Garrett County produces natural gas, the only county in the state to do so.[7]
Major highways[edit]
Garrett County Airport (2G4) is a general aviation airport surrounded by the mountains of Western Maryland. The airport enhances the region's tourist industry and provides emergency air service evacuation and landing facilities for general aviation.[27]
Garrett County is part of the Pittsburgh DMA, a regional media market centered in neighboring Pennsylvania.
Annual events include the Autumn Glory Festival, the Scottish Highland Festival, and the Garrett County Fair.
Census-designated places[edit]
The United States Census Bureau recognizes seven census-designated places (CDPs) in Garrett County.
Unincorporated communities[edit]
- Altamont (39°25′39″N 79°16′55″W / 39.42750°N 79.28194°W) is where CSX's Mountain Subdivision rail line crosses the Eastern Continental Divide just west of the railroad's underpass of MD 135 east of Deer Park.
- Asher Glade (39°42′14″N 79°26′50″W / 39.70389°N 79.44722°W) is at the intersection of MD 42 and Asher Glade Road northwest of Friendsville and a short distance south of the Pennsylvania state line near Markleysburg, Pennsylvania.
- Avilton (39°39′01″N 79°02′32″W / 39.65028°N 79.04222°W) is at the intersection of Avilton Lonaconing Road and Green Lantern Road southwest of Finzel.
- Bethel (39°26′42″N 79°07′07″W / 39.44500°N 79.11861°W) is at the intersection of Walnut Bottom Road and Chestnut Grove Road near Jennings Randolph Lake southwest of Bloomington.
- Bevansville (39°39′15″N 79°11′34″W / 39.65417°N 79.19278°W) is at the intersection of MD 495 and Durst Road west of Jennings.
- Bittinger (39°36′08″N 79°13′24″W / 39.60222°N 79.22333°W) is at the intersection of MD 495 and Orendorf Road north of Swanton and south of Grantsville.
- Blooming Rose (39°39′24″N 79°26′21″W / 39.65667°N 79.43917°W) is at the intersection of MD 42 and Blooming Rose Road west of Friendsville.
- Casselman (39°40′31″N 79°10′18″W / 39.67528°N 79.17167°W) is at the intersection of MD 495 and Maple Grove Road along the Casselman River south of Grantsville.
- East Vindex (39°25′04″N 79°11′14″W / 39.41778°N 79.18722°W) is on Vindex Road north of Kitzmiller.
- Elder Hill (39°37′28″N 79°23′28″W / 39.62444°N 79.39111°W) is at the intersection of MD 42 and Kisner Road south of Friendsville.
- Engle Mill (39°38′49″N 79°17′11″W / 39.64694°N 79.28639°W) is at the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road and Bowman Hill Road northeast of Accident.
- Fairview (39°35′36″N 79°08′46″W / 39.59333°N 79.14611°W) is at the intersection of Fairview Road and Peapatch Lane south of Grantsville.
- Floyd (39°30′15″N 79°09′20″W / 39.50417°N 79.15556°W) is at the intersection of Savage River Road and Spring Lick Road west of Bloomington.
- Fort Pendleton (39°17′43″N 79°22′27″W / 39.29528°N 79.37417°W) is on US 50 west of Gorman and east of Backbone Mountain.
- Foxtown (39°37′57″N 79°14′18″W / 39.63250°N 79.23833°W) is at the intersection of Dung Hill Road and Amish Road west of Jennings.
- Fricks Crossing (39°24′41″N 79°20′00″W / 39.41139°N 79.33333°W) is where Fricks Crossing Road intersects CSX's Mountain Subdivision rail line and crosses the Little Youghiogheny River southwest of Deer Park.
- Gortner (39°21′18″N 79°25′39″W / 39.35500°N 79.42750°W) is at the intersection of US 219 and Mason School Road south of Oakland.
- Gravel Hill (39°39′50″N 79°23′35″W / 39.66389°N 79.39306°W) is on Friendsville Addison Road east of Friendsville.
- Green Glade (39°28′26″N 79°15′53″W / 39.47389°N 79.26472°W) is on Green Glade Road along the south side of Green Glade Cove, a branch of Deep Creek Lake.
- Hazelhurst (39°28′13″N 79°16′17″W / 39.47028°N 79.27139°W) is on Hazelhurst Road along the south side of Green Glade Cove, a branch of Deep Creek Lake.
- Herrington Manor (39°27′10″N 79°27′11″W / 39.45278°N 79.45306°W) is the location of Herrington Manor State Park northwest of Oakland.
- Hi-Point (39°42′21″N 79°12′38″W / 39.70583°N 79.21056°W) is where US 40 Alternate crosses the top of Negro Mountain west of Grantsville. This location was the highest point on the National Road.
- High Point (39°41′41″N 79°06′15″W / 39.69472°N 79.10417°W) is at the intersection of US 40 Alternate and US 219 east of Grantsville.
- Hoyes (39°35′25″N 79°22′10″W / 39.59028°N 79.36944°W) is at the intersection of MD 42 and Hoyes Sang Run Road southwest of Accident.
- Hoyes Run (39°31′41″N 79°24′38″W / 39.52806°N 79.41056°W) is at the intersection of Oakland Sang Run Road and Hoyes Run Road along the Youghiogheny River west of Deep Creek Lake.
- Kaese Mill (39°39′01″N 79°17′46″W / 39.65028°N 79.29611°W) is at the intersection of Collier Road and Fish Hatchery Road east of US 219's junction with Fish Hatchery Road and northeast of Accident.
- Kearney (39°20′35″N 79°19′20″W / 39.34306°N 79.32222°W) is at the intersection of White Church Steyer Road and Le Moyne King Road southeast of Loch Lynn Heights.
- Kempton (39°12′24″N 79°29′07″W / 39.20667°N 79.48528°W) is on Kempton Road next to the Potomac River in the southwestern corner of Garrett County where the Maryland–West Virginia state line changes from the river to a north–south line.
See also[edit]
- USS Garrett County (LST-786)
- Meshach Browning
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Garrett County, Maryland
- History of Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Notes and references[edit]
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Maryland Counties, Garrett County, Maryland". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Cope, Thomas D (May 1949), Degrees along the west line, the parallel between Maryland and Pennsylvania, Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 93(2):127-133, American Philosophical Society
- ^ a b c "Title 1: General Provisions". Garrett County, MD Code of Ordinances. American Legal Publishing Corporation. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ a b "Garrett County". County Profiles. Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development. Archived from the original on 2013-01-19. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
- ^ a b "Board of Garrett County Commissioners". Board of Commissioners. Garrett County Online. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ David Leip's Presidential Atlas (Maps for Maryland by election)
- ^ U.S. Election Atlas
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ^ Gary B. Blank, Ph.D. Associate professor, Department of Forestry. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, ed. "Forest Management History in the Central Appalachians 1900 to 2000" (PDF). Raleigh, NC: Department of Forestry, North Carolina State University. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
- ^ "The Glades". Maryland. The Nature Conservancy. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
- ^ "Maryland at a Glance, Land, Mountains". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Maryland at a Glance, Waterways, Creeks". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Maryland at a Glance, Waterways, Lakes". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Maryland at a Glance, Waterways, Waterfalls". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Maryland at a Glance, Parks & Recreation, State Parts". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Maryland at a Glance, Parks & Recreation, County Parks". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "Maryland at a Glance, Parks & Recreation, Municipal Parks". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Garrett County Airport (2G4)". FAA Information effective 22 October 2009. AirNav.com. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
External links[edit]
County, State and Federal government[edit]
- Garrett County Online
- Maryland State Archives - Maryland Manual, Garrett County
- Garrett County Economic Development Online
- U.S. Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts - Garrett County, Maryland
- Maryland Geological Survey Online
- U.S. Geological Survey - Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
- State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Western Maryland Public Lands
- Maryland Land Conservation Center
Historical and academic[edit]
- Garrett County Historical Society Museum - History of Garrett County
- Western Maryland's Historical Library
- Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
- Garrett College Weather Underground Data Exchange
- Frostburg State University Planetarium
Business and tourism[edit]
- Deep Creek Lake Events, Business Listings and More
- The Official Website of Garrett County's Chamber of Commerce
- The Official Website of Garrett County's Deep Creek Lake Area
- The Official site of the Maryland Office of Tourism
- AirNav.com - Garrett County Airport (2G4)
- Garrett County Arts Council
- Deep Creek Times, Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County area information
- News - Oakland, The Republican
- News - Cumberland, Times-News
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