text:
US 6434056 B2 Abstract Two different types of memory are integrated on the same type of integrated circuit. A microcontroller is associated with each of these memories. In order that the independence of operation of these microcontrollers may be ensured, they are each provided with time delay circuits whose role is to maintain the read or write operation of one microcontroller when another is selected.
Claims(8) 1. A method of performing one of a reading and a writing operation on first and second memories in an integrated circuit comprising the acts of:
(A) selecting one of a reading and writing operation for the first memory;
(B) enabling the first memory to execute the operation selected in step (A) for a predetermined period of time greater than or equal to a duration of the operation selected in step (A);
(C) selecting one of a reading and writing operation for the second memory before the predetermined period of time has ended; and
(D) enabling the second memory to execute the operation selected in step (C) for a second predetermined period of time greater than or equal to a duration of the operation selected in step (C).
2. The method of
3. The method of
4. The method of
5. The method of
6. The method of
7. The method of
8. The method of
Description This application is a divisional of Ser. No. 09/056,921, filed Apr. 8, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,205,512. 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a monolithic integrated circuit comprising two memories that are preferably distinct from each other and electronic circuits making it possible for the two memories to work simultaneously. It can be applied especially to electrically erasable and programmable non-volatile memories or EEPROMs, flash EPROMs or battery-saved memories. Each of the memory cells of these first two types of memories consists of a floating-gate transistor comprising a control gate, a floating gate, a source region and a drain region. To read or write in a memory cell of this kind, specific voltages are applied to connections that lead to these cells. These voltages depend on the types of memory. 2. Discussion of the Related Art For example, to program a memory cell in an EEPROM memory, a high positive voltage is applied to the word line connected to the control gate of the floating-gate transistor of the memory cell and zero voltage is applied to the bit line connected to the drain region. The application of these voltages creates a high voltage across the narrow oxide layer. The result of this high voltage is the migration of electrons towards the floating gate. These electrons are trapped in the floating gate. This phenomenon is called a tunnel phenomenon. In another example, to program a flash EEPROM type memory, the voltages applied to the various electrodes of a memory cell are different. During a programming operation, a positive high voltage is applied to the word line of the transistor of a memory cell. An intermediate voltage, for example a positive voltage of the order of 5 volts, is applied to the drain region. Just as in an EEPROM type memory, the application of these voltages prompts a migration of the electrons. This phenomenon is known as a hot carrier phenomenon. There is therefore a certain degree of disparity between the programming and read voltages. This disparity exists for one and the same memory as well as for different types of memories. On a monolithic integrated circuit that incorporates, in particular, different types of memories, it is sought however to preserve the possibility of simultaneous operation as if the two memories were not on the same integrated circuit. It is furthermore sought to use different types of memories on the same integrated circuit because the different types of memories lead to different characteristics: greater or lower writing speeds, integration density, bit-by-bit or page-by-page accessibility. A designer may then, with the same integrated circuit, have different possibilities available by which he can organize his work more efficiently. There is a known way of having one integrated circuit with two memories that are distinct from each other. However, the possibility of executing simultaneous operations on these two memories is limited. Thus it is possible to read and write in a flash EPROM type memory while at the same time reading or writing in an EEPROM type memory, provided that all the useful functions are duplicated. This means the duplication of the buses and circuits to which they are connected. The problem that arises is that these functions then occupy far more space on the integrated circuit and reduce its efficiency. In particular, having two buses is a severe disadvantage. If there is only one bus, the working of the memories is not simultaneous; it is alternating. In that case, there is a loss of time. The invention seeks to overcome this problem by enabling the operations of writing or reading in a memory at the same time as it enables writing or reading in another memory, these two memories being present on the same integrated circuit. Preferably, there is only one bus. In practice, the invention proposes to overcome this problem by enabling the selection of either of the memories and the execution therein of writing or reading operations while the other memory is in read or write mode. The invention takes advantage of the fact that a programming or reading operation lasts for a certain predetermined amount of time, a duration that is specific to each memory. Rather than being encumbered by it, the operation uses the time during which a memory is busy with one of these tasks to isolate it, select the other memory and start making this other memory carry out a read or write operation. A selection signal is therefore used to begin a task. The continuation of the task is conditioned by a hold signal activated by this selection signal. Thus, an object of the invention is to provide a monolithic integrated circuit comprising two memories that are distinct from each other, a microcontroller for the sequencing of write or read operations in these memories, and a selection circuit capable of selecting either of the memories and receiving a selection signal. According to the invention, the integrated circuit comprises two microcontrollers each linked with one of the memories, wherein each microcontroller has a circuit for the execution, in each memory, of the write or read operations independently of the value of the selection signal. In one example, to resolve the problem of the specific voltages to be applied for a particular type of memory, load pumps have been duplicated. Thus, the assembly consisting of the microcontroller and the load pump is used to execute programming or read operations in each memory independently of each other. The invention will be understood more clearly from the following description and from the appended figures. These figures are given purely by way of example and in no way limit the scope of the invention. Of these figures: FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of a circuit according to one embodiment of the invention; FIG. 2 shows timing diagrams of signals used in one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1 shows an integrated circuit 1 comprising two memories 2 and 3 that are distinct from each other. In one example, in addition to being distinct, the two memories are of different types: the memory 2 is an EEPROM, the memory 3 is a flash EPROM. A microcontroller 4 is capable of prompting the sequential execution of the write and/or read operations in these memories 2 and 3. A microcontroller is a microprocessor provided with a dedicated program memory. A microcontroller in practice can execute only the actions recorded in the program memory. A selection circuit 5 is used to select either of these memories 2 or 3. In one example, a double selection signal SS1 and SS2 is applied to the input of this circuit 5. The signals SS1 and SS2 are complementary. According to one embodiment of the invention, the integrated circuit 1 has a second microcontroller 6 of the same type. The two microcontrollers 4 and 6 are each linked with one of the memories 2 and 3 respectively. An address decoder 7 is controlled by the microcontroller 4. The decoder 7 provides for access to the memory 2. Similarly, an address decoder 8 is controlled by the microcontroller 6. The decoder 8 provides for access to the memory 3. According to the invention, each microcontroller 4 and 6 has a circuit, 13 and 14, or, 25 and 26, respectively, for the execution, in each memory, of the write or read operations, independently 30 of the value of the selection signal SS1 or SS2. To this end, an enabling input 9 and 10, to enable each microcontroller 4 and 8, respectively, is connected, in this embodiment, to the output of a two-input OR gate, 11 and 12, respectively. With these two inputs, the two microcontrollers can be enabled in write or read mode. A first input of each OR gate 11 and 12 is connected to the selection circuit 5 by means of the circuits 13 and 14 capable of generating a write delay signal with a duration T or T′. The circuits 13 and 14 are activated during a write selection and produce a held signal SME1 (write hold signal) for this duration T or SME2 for a duration T′. The circuits 13 and 14 may, for example, be monostable multivibrator circuits. Alternatively, the circuits 13 and 14 form an integral part, with the OR gates 11 and 12, of the microcontrollers 4 and 6. In this case, the circuits 13 and 14 may be constituted by counting microprograms carried out by the microcontrollers 4 and 6. These counting microprograms count, for example, a predetermined number of pulses of a clock signal produced by or given to the microcontroller. The duration T of the signal SME1 is chosen in such a way that it is either greater than or equal to a duration of execution of a write operation in the memory 2. There may furthermore be two spells of duration: a lengthy duration T for a write operation, or a duration T for a read operation. The distinction between these two durations is explained further below. The inputs of the circuits 13 and 14 are connected to outputs of two-input AND gates, respectively, 15 and 16. The gates 15 and 16 form a first logic circuit 21. A first input of the gate 15 is connected to a first input of the gate 16 by a connection 17. The connection 17 receives a write command E common to the two memories 2 and 3. The circuit 21 also receives the selection signals SS1 and SS2 respectively at the two inputs of the gates 15 and 16. These signals provide for the selection of one of the memories 2 or 3 in write mode as a function of the logic level of the two selection signals SS1 or SS2 and of the level of the signal E. The two inputs of these gates 15 and 16 are connected to connections which convey the selection signals SS1 and SS2 respectively by means of a circuit 18 with two inputs and two outputs. The circuit 18 consists of two inverters 19 and 20 looped in parallel to its two inputs and its two outputs. The circuit 18 selects only one of the two memories at a time. The connection 22 which connects the output of the inverter 19 and the input of the inverter 20 is both an input and an output of this circuit 18 connected to the gate 15. The connection 23 which connects the output of the inverter 20 and the input of the inverter 19 is both a second input and a second output of this circuit 18 connected to the gate 16. The two inputs of the circuit 18 corresponds to the selection signals SS1 and SS2. Only one memory at a time is selected inasmuch as it is not sought to duplicate the storage operations. However, in one use of the circuit in a mirror operation, the circuit 18 may be omitted, the two memories being capable of being selected at the same time. The OR gates 11 and 12 have a second input. The second inputs of these gates 11 and 12 are similarly connected to a time delay circuit, for example in this case to a monostable multivibrator 25 and 26, respectively. These two circuits 25 and 26 have the same functions as the two circuits 13 and 14 defined above and are similarly connected to the selection circuit 5. The OR gates 11 and 12 receive the held read and write signals (SME1, SME2 and SML1, SML2 according to the read or write mode chosen). They deliver a hold signal during the chosen write operation or read operation in the selected microcontroller. The selection circuit 5 thus has a second logic circuit 24. This circuit 24 is constituted in a manner identical to that of the circuit 21. It has two AND gates 27 and 28, the outputs of which are connected to the inputs of the circuits 25 and 26 respectively. The circuit 24 has three inputs. A first input of the gate 27 is connected to a first input of the gate 28 by a connection 30 and constitutes a first input of the circuit 24. The connection 30 receives a read command L common to the two memories 2 and 3. The circuit 24, at the second inputs of the gates 27 and 28, also receives the selection signals SS1 and SS2 to select one of these memories 2 or 3. These signals provide for the selection of one memory exclusively. Each of the memories 2 and 3 has address and data decoder circuits 7 and 29 and 8 and 31 respectively. In accordance with this embodiment of the invention, the address decoders are duplicated to provide for an address decoding operation for each of the memories 2 and 3, independently of each other. The address decoder 7 is connected to the microcontroller 4 and to the word lines of the memory 2. The decoder 8 is connected to the microcontroller 6 and to the word lines of the memory 3. These decoders 7 and 8 receive the addresses to be decoded by address buses 32 and 33, respectively, the number of lines of which is characteristic of the memories 2 and 3. Buses 32 and 33 both come from the same address demultiplexing circuit 34. At its input, the circuit 34 receives an address bus 37 common to the two memories 2 and 3. The bus 37 is connected to the pins (not shown) of the integrated circuit 1. Buffer memories 35 and 36, respectively, controlled by the microcontrollers 4 and 6 respectively, are used to store the address bits transmitted by the demultiplexer 34. The two memories 2 and 3 are connected to another data decoder, 29 and 31 respectively. The decoders 29 and 31 receive data signals to be applied to the bit lines of the memories 2 and 3. Load pumps 320 and 330 are connected respectively to the outputs of the decoder 29 and to the memory 2, and to the outputs of the decoder 31 and to the memory 3. The load pumps are controlled by the microcontroller that corresponds to them. Through these pumps, the lines of each of the memories can be biased independently of each other. Indeed, the presence of these pumps makes it possible for the lines of each of the memories 2 and 3 to be biased at different potentials and hence provides for simultaneous reading and writing in each of the memories. Each decoder 29 and 31 is connected to a data bus 39 and 40 respectively coming from a data demultiplexing circuit 38. In order to store the data to be programmed, buffer memories 41 and 42 are installed on these buses 39 and 40 respectively at output of the demultiplexer 38. These buffer memories 41 and 42 are controlled by the microcontrollers 4 and 6 respectively. The demultiplexer 38 is connected at its input to a data bus 43 common to the two memories. The bus 43 is connected to the exterior of the circuit 1. Each memory 2 or 3 may comprise a data output bus 46 and 47 respectively. These buses 46 and 47 are connected to the memories 2 and 3 by read circuits 48 and 49 respectively, controlled by the microcontrollers 4 and 6. As a variant, the circuits 48, 29 and 32 are connected to one and the same input/output bus 39-46. Similarly, as a variant, the circuits 49, 31 and 33 are connected to the same data input/output bus 40-47. In this case, the circuits 48 and 29 and 49 and 31 are in the form of a single circuit. Further, the demultiplexer 38 may be used as a multiplexer to deliver output data from the bus 43. An explanation shall now be given of the operation of the multiplexer according to this embodiment of the invention. The circuits 48 and 49 deliver data elements at their output. The number of bits of these data elements depends on the number of lines of the buses 39 or 40. In one embodiment of the invention, there are eight-bit lines each time, and eight-bit words are formed. Each of the bits read in a word in a memory is applied to the input of a two-input multiplexer element 50. The other input of this multiplexer element 50 is dedicated to a bit read in a word in the other memory. Preferably, there is a correspondence between the length of the words read or written in a memory and the length of those read or written in another memory. However, this is not obligatory. There are as many multiplexer elements 50 as there are bits in the longest word to be read. The multiplexer element 50 has two identical flip-flop circuits 51 and 52 at its input. The inputs of the flip-flop circuits 51 and 52 are connected to one of the wires of the buses 46 and 47, respectively. Each flip-flop circuit 51 and 52 consists of two identical gates. For example, the flip-flop circuit 51 has a three-input AND gate 53 and a three-input OR gate 54. A first input of the AND gate 53 is connected by a connection 55 and by an inverter 56 to an input of the OR gate 54. The connection 55 is also connected to the output of the circuit 25. A second input of the gate 53 is connected to the output of the gate 54. Conversely, the output of the gate 53 is connected to a second input of the gate 54. The third inputs of the gates 53 and 54 are connected together to a wire 70 of the bus 46. The second flip-flop circuit 52 included in the multiplexer element 50 is identical to the flip-flop circuit 51 apart from the fact that the signals that control it come from the other delay circuit 26 by a connection 73. Furthermore, a connection 69 equivalent to the connection 70 of the first flip-flop circuit is connected to the output of the read circuit 49. The two flip-flop circuits 51 and 52 each have two outputs. The outputs of the OR gates (54) of the two flip-flop circuits 51 and 52 are connected to the two inputs of a two-input AND gate 57. The outputs of the AND gates (53) of the two flip-flop circuits 51 and 52 are connected to the two inputs of a two-input OR gate 58. These two gates 57 and 58 have their outputs applied to control gates respectively of a P type MOS transistor 59 and an N type MOS transistor 60. These two transistors are series-connected. The source of the transistor 59 is connected to the potential Vcc, which is the supply of the integrated circuit. The drain of the circuit 60 is connected to ground. The output of the multiplexer element 50 is located at the midpoint between the two series-connected transistors 59 and 60. The midpoint of the transistors 59 and 60 is connected to a connection 71. There are as many connections 71 as there are multiplexer elements 50. The connections 71 together form the bus 72 for the output of data from the integrated circuit 1. The multiplexer element 50 is connected by the connection 55 to the output of the circuit 25. In this way, it is controlled by the read selection signal L after the conversion of signal L into a signal SML1, which is a held signal, by the circuit 25. The signal SML1 makes it possible for the data coming from the selected memory to output. In another example, the multiplexer 50 may be controlled directly by the read signal. This approach is shown in dashes in FIG. 1. In this case, the selection signals must be imposed from the exterior of the circuit 1, both at the time of the selection in read mode and at the time of the output of data on the bus 72. The signal present at the connection 55 makes it possible, as the case may be, to inhibit the flip-flop circuit 51 or to turn it on. A description is now given, with reference to FIG. 2, of a mode of use of the circuit of FIG. 1. This mode makes it possible to highlight the operation of the two microcontrollers 4 and 6 executing write operations independently in each memory. It is assumed here that the write control signal E is active. The top of FIG. 1 shows that the signal E is active (at the level 1) while the signal L is inactive. However, it is not necessary for these signals to complement one another. In the case of the selection of the memory 2, an active selection signal SS1 (level 1) is applied to the input of the selection circuit 5, for example at time t. The circuit 18 automatically places the selection signal SS2 of the memory 3 at a complementary logic level (inactive). The selection signal SS1 activates a time delay signal SME1, with a duration T, by means of the circuit 13. This circuit 13 produces a hold signal SME1 that is characteristic of a selection of write mode for the memory 2. The duration T of this signal SME1 is greater than or equal to the duration of execution of a write operation. The microcontroller 4 is therefore enabled by this signal having a duration T, applied to the gate 11. It is at the same time not influenced by a trailing edge 74 of the signal SS1 or even to an untimely signal 75 if any. The holding signal produced at the output of the gate 11 commands the microcontroller to execute the write operation in the memory 2. The addresses AD1 sent on the bus 37, following the write order E or selection order SS1, are presented to the output of the address demultiplexer 34. The demultiplexer 34 accurately orients the addresses that it receives, either because it receives a command to this effect from the microcontroller 4 or because it distinguishes those buffer memories 35 or 36 that have to be called into play as a function of the address read on the bus 37. As a variant, the two buffer memories 35 and 36 have the same addresses, and the microcontroller 4 enables the address buffer memory 35 and data buffer memory 41 while the microcontroller 6 enables the address buffer memory 36 and data buffer memory 42 through connections 76 to 79 respectively. In this case, the microcontrollers 4 and 6 interpret the signals delivered by the OR gates 11 and 12. The address bits AD1 stored in the buffer memories 35 are applied to the decoder 7. They provide for the selection of one or more word lines of the memory 2. Similarly, the data elements D1 are presented at the output of the data multiplexer 38 and the input of the buffer memory 41. The load pump 32 is activated at the same time as the buffer memory. It is used to bias the bit lines of the memory at programming voltages. Thus, on the basis of the addresses AD1 available in the buffer memory 35 and the data elements D1 available in the buffer memory 41, the microprocessor or microcontroller 4 (which continues to be enabled by the signal with a duration T) prompts the desired programming in the memory 2. Once the selection signal SS1 has made it possible for these actions to be activated, the signal SS1 return to low back after or before the transfer of data elements or addresses in the buffer memories 41 and 35, according to the normal mode or according to an alternative mode. In normal mode, the transfers of addresses and data elements may even precede the command given by the signal SS1 if the control of the demultiplexers 34 and 38 is external. At the time of the trailing edge 74 of the selection signal SS1, the signal SS2 becomes active. It permits a selection of the memory 3. The selection signal SS2, if the write signal has remained active, activates a time delay signal SME2 with a duration T′ coming from the circuit 14. The duration produced by the circuit 14 is not necessarily the same as the duration T of the circuit 13. It depends on the speed of programming of the memory 3 as compared with that of the memory 2. A holding signal is produced accordingly at the output of the logic circuit 12 to enable the microcontroller 6. The microcontroller 6 then operates independently and may execute the write operation in the memory 3. The write operations are simultaneous in the two memories if the edge 74 occurs before the end of the duration T. FIG. 2 gives a view, towards the bottom, of the transfers of addresses AD2 and transfers of data D2 necessary for the programming of the memory 3. As soon as the time delay signal is activated, the microcontroller carries out the write operations independently of the value of the selection signal. This period of autonomy is taken advantage of by activating the writing in the other memory. The present invention can be applied in operating tests for which the duration of the testing time is a factor of productivity. The write and read operations may be done in two distinct memories of the same integrated circuit. This reduces the time and the cost of the test. The manner in which the writing operation is carried out also is applicable to the reading operation. Inasmuch as a write operation lasts about 500 microseconds, the value of executing two such operations at the same time can be seen. For the read operation, it is appropriate, on a read cycle of some microseconds, to note that a cell reading operation lasts about 100 nanoseconds. With a method of the invention, the reading is begun in a memory. While it continues, the reading is begun in the other memory. Then it is possible to carry out a reselection (by synchronization) of the bus 46 of the first memory (then the bus 47) with the multiplexer elements 50 to ensure the transfer of the data read on the bus 71. In the case of the read operation, of course, the duration T″ and the duration T′″ of the signals SML1 and SML2 delivered by the circuits 25 and 26 (which may be equal to each other) should be greater than or equal to the time of the reading duration. They may be also greater than or equal to the time of writing duration. Having thus described at least one illustrative embodiment of the invention, various alterations, modifications and improvements will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Such alterations, modifications and improvements are intended to be within the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the foregoing description is by way of example only, and it is not intended as limiting. The invention's limit is defined only in the following claims and the equivalent thereto. Patent Citations
Legal Events
Rotate |


text:
1977 Mercedes Benz 450SL '77 Mercedes Benz 450SL, 2 tops, creme with cognac interior. An excellent original blue plate California weekend driver with A/C, original... More
1966 Volkswagen Beetle Price: $4,500 Peachtree Classic Cars is a licensed dealer and restoration and hobby shop specializing in classic automobiles. Our cars are made up... More
One owner, 11,585 original miles, last on the road in the early '90s. We pulled it from the garage, rebuilt the carbs, changed the fuel... More
FAMILY TRUCKSTER ( WELL ALMOST ) THIS WAGON IS JUST PLAIN COOL VINTAGE 87 MODEL EVERYBODY LOVE IT ! IN VERY GOOD CONDITION STRAIGHT... More
1991 Cadillac Allante Convertible 4.5 Liter V8 SPFI Engine Automatic Transmission with Overdrive Exterior: Beige Metallic Interior: Natural Beige Leather Black Soft Top 110,000 miles All documentation from new with maintenance... More
NICE LAST YEAR OF THE PORSCHE 944 IN THE RARE ICE METALLIC BLUE WITH DARK BLUE LEATHER INTERIOR. RUNS AND LOOKS REAL NICE BUT DOES... More
1981 Lincoln Town Car, 115k with strong 302 v8 Automatic, Beautiful Burgundy Inferior that is so Comfortable with Power Seat, Power Windows, Power Antenna,... More
JUST A PURTY GOOD OLD TRACTOR THAT NEEDS A NEW FAMILY... More
1974 Jensen Healey Northwest Classic Auto Mall advertises this vehicle for the owner. If you are interested in this vehicle or have any questions, please contact... More
The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy—to a full line... More
1989 Cadillac Brougham, One owner - Low mileage - Elegant and smooth . Rust free - perfect interior ------This Cadillac has been in the... More
1967 Pontiac Bonneville convertible,an original,unmolested car,that starts,stops,runs,and drives,but is in need of a complete cosmetic refurbishing.This full size, GM cruiser convertible, would be an... More
1978 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Sedan. Black sedan complimented by plush red velvet interior in beautiful condition overall. Period wood grain, decorative detail, and acres... More
All vehicle trades considered, including classics and performance. Here's a nice little Beetle. This 2003 model is equipped with VW's turbocharged 1.8L engine (5 valves... More
Car has new ball joints, sway bar bushings, bearrings, clips, temperature sensor, and air filter.... More

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Dr. Michael S. Epstein, MD
Gastroenterology, Maryland Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endo Center
- 621 Ridgely Ave Ste 101
Annapolis, MD 21401 - 1 Office Location
- (410) 224-3636
Dr. Michael S. Epstein graduated from the UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School at Newark in 1981. He works in Annapolis, MD and specializes in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Epstein is affiliated with Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Gender: Male
Years in Practice: 34 Years
Languages Spoken: English
Medical School: UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School at Newark
Graduation Date: 1981
Hospital Affiliations: Anne Arundel Medical Center
Specialties: Gastroenterology, Hepatology


text:
Heartworms are scientifically known as DirofilariaImmitus. These parasites can be transferred from one dog to another through mosquito bites, and no other means are responsible for this. This can be transferred when a mosquito bites a dog with Heartworms.
This infestation can easily be prevented, but is very hard and costly to cure. It is best to keep your dog healthy and protected from heartworms. These worms grow into spaghetti-like cylinders that cause problems in the heart. The first issue imposed is the blocking of the arteries, which prevents healthy blood flow. Death of adult heartworms will also cause bronchitis, because they get stuck in the lungs. Further damage would be inflicted in the kidneys, which can be fatal.
The disease is common in warmer places where the mosquito population is vast. Since a cure of the disease is hard and costly, prevention is what you must do. Prevention is better than a cure. This can be done through utilizing several heartworm preventatives that are available in the market, and can be applied on a regular basis: monthly, weekly, or daily.
The medicines that have positive review towards heartworm prevention are Trifexis, Heartgard plus, Revolution, Iverthart, and Tri-heart. You must consult your veterinarian in order to choose the best preventive medicine for your dogs.
Call:1 - 877 - 421 - 8387


text:
Line breaks: swarfPronunciation: /swɑːf
Definition of swarf in English:
Fine chips or filings of stone, metal, or other material produced by a machining operation: a curl of metal swarf
More example sentences
- When we first arrived at one of the designated factories and saw wing struts being milled out of solid slabs of Aluminium on a milling machine 80 metres long, I was gobsmacked - swarf and shiny metal everywhere.
- There is a perception is that engineering is still cloth caps, oily rags, swarf and metal bashing - however, it isn't like that.
- Grinding, for a variety of reasons (e.g., speed of operation; coolant and swarf handling; wheel cost), can be an expensive operation.
mid 16th century: either from Old English geswearf 'filings' or from Old Norse svarf 'file dust'.
Definition of swarf in:
- US 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 the UK
Most popular in Australia
Most popular in Malaysia
Most popular in Pakistan
= trending


text:
Summer Crafts for Kids
Bonus: Get our newsletter & special offers for free. We will not share or sell your email address. View our Privacy Policy
Patriotic Star Pinwheel
By: Sheila of Cheeky Magpie
Create a star pinwheel with patriotic paper for a fun 4th of July craft project. Stick into your garden or planter for outdoor decoration this holiday.This project comes to us from Sheila of Cheeky Magpie.
- Paper
- Scissors
- Adhesive
- 2 buttons
- 3" thin wire
- Large plastic bead
- Stick
- Tape
- Ribbon (optional)
- Shape for decoration (optional)
- Brad (optional)
- Pinwheel Template
Step 1:
Cut your star following the template. Made sure you leave the dashed lines uncut. These will become the blades of the star. Punch or cut a small hole in the center of the star. Place adhesive around the center hole. Loop the blades into the center and stick down.
Step 2:
Poke hole in middle of paper circle and use adhesive to apply it to center of star. This helps to hold all of the blades in place.
Step 3:
Thread wire through button and then place on top of hole in center of the star. The wire will be what allows the star to spin.
Step 4:
On the back of the star, thread the bead on the wire and then add the second button. The bead keeps a space between the stick and the star allowing it to move freely. Twist wire to keep button/bead in place. Then wrap wire around the stick and tape down ends.
At this point, you are done but may want to decorate with ribbon or trim and a shape for the center of the star. I used a small chipboard star for mine. It's not only a toy, but doubles as decor. Mine is being stored in a planter next to some flowers. I spins gently with the breeze. Very nice!
Tags / Related Topics
Your Recently Viewed Projects
Love these projects? Get MORE delivered to your Inbox – FREE Click Here!
I must comment on Pinky52's question about the safety of the wire in this project. I feel the wire is the least of the worries--the buttons, the beads and most of all the stick are all dangerous for small children. If you plan to make this for a small child, let them use it only under supervision and by no means let them run with it.
It sounds like fun, and I'm sure it would work. But, is that wire safe around small children. I would be afraid to let them play with it. Can you find a safer way to attach the pinwheel to the stick?
This sounds like an easy and fun project. The photos are very helpful. I like that I have most of the materials already. This would make a nice little gift, too. Thank you. :)
What's Hot
- American Flag Afghan
- Patriotic Water Bottle Bracelet
- 24 Fun 4th of July Decorating Ideas + 5 Great Patriotic Ideas
- July 4th Candleholders
- American Bead Bracelet
- 11 Cute and Easy July 4th Craft Ideas + 6 New Patriotic Patterns
- Star Quilt Block
- Repurposed Patriotic Luminaries
- Patriotic Painted T Shirt
- Firecracker Craft for Kids
Something worth saving?
- SAVE all your favorite crafts
- ADD personal notes
- QUICKLY reference your crafts
Free eBooks
- 12 Thrifty Trash to Treasure Crafts
- 17 Flower Craft Ideas: How To Make Paper Flowers, Easy Fabric Flowers and More
- 18 Crafts with Felt: Simple Craft Ideas, Felt Flowers & More
- 24 Tie-Dye Techniques: Free Tie-Dye Patterns
- 24 Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids: Lovely Kids Crafts Ideas and Projects
- 25 Cool Things to Do with Wine Bottles
- 26 Spring Crafts for Kids
- 41 Valentine's Day Crafts: Valentine's Day Cards, Gifts and More
- Cupid's Handmade Crafts
- Irish for a Day: St. Patrick's Day Craft and Recipe Guide
Our Newest Projects & Articles
- 15 Spring Craft Ideas For Everyone
- Chevron Shape Tape
- Paracord Outdoor Gear Projects
- Shelbi Free Crochet Hat Pattern For Kids
- Totally Tulle DIY Fabric Flowers
- Seasonal FloraCraft Styrofoam Decor
- Tulip Color Shot Fabric Dye Set
- Book Page Paper Roses DIY Project
- Simplicity Bias Tape Maker Giveaway
- We R Memory Keepers


text:
'); } -->
2 bed, 2 full bath. Located in the Arrowhead Golf Course community - Riverwalk, this stunning 2 bedroom 2 bath end unit More info |
3 bed, 2 full bath. This is a Beautiful 3BR/2BA single level Condo (Duplex Style), Move in Condition, across the street More info |
1 bed, 1 full bath. This beautiful 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo overlooks the lake and gazebo at Fairwood Lakes at Island Gr More info |
3 bed, 2 full bath. Direct Oceanfront 3 BR, 2 BA Corner Unit overlooking the Pool. Great views from the Oceanfront Balc More info |
2 bed, 2 full bath. Shipwatch Pointe II Q-101 is a 2 bedroom and 2 bath condominium that is being sold fully furnished. More info |
1 bed, 1 full bath. Sea Watch North Tower, 1 bedroom/ 1 bath fully furnished oceanfront condo. The 8th floor unit has r More info |
1 bed, 1 full bath, 1 half bath. FOREST DUNES IS LOCATED ON "CABANA ROW" A QUITE RESIDENTIAL SECTION . THIS IS A SPACIOUS TRUE ONE B More info |
3 bed, 3 full bath. Spectacular views of the southern coastline, creek, marsh, ocean & beach provide tranquil & dynamic More info |
3 bed, 3 full bath. 3 BED / 3 BATH CONDO WITH EXTRA LARGE BALCONY JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE BEACH. A GREAT SECOND HOME O More info |
2 bed, 2 full bath. 2 BR/ 2 BA CORNER UNIT IN DUNES VILLAGE RESORT. AWESOME VIEWS OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN WITH A WRAP ARO More info |


text:
Alderbrook has a rich history in Western Washington and along Hood Canal since the 1930's. Ten years ago North Forty Lodging purchased the resort. Beauty abounds with the renovation that took place shortly after. The lobby's centerpiece is a huge fireplace with cozy sofas. The color schemes of the rooms are warm greens and earthy browns, the cottages are large and welcome families. The outdoor areas offer breathtaking views of the canal with venues for weddings and events, and the indoor function space handles corporate meetings.
We are quick to point out that all of this could not be, without the valuable employees of Alderbrook. The staff works tirelessly to create genuine and caring service for every guest and visitor to the resort. The team at Alderbrook is made up of a unique blend of individuals who form a "oneness" in the performance of their jobs. We care about and help each other every day so each task is completed to the satisfaction of the guest. At the end of the day, we are happy to say, that our employees are proud of their achievements.
Room Attendant (Part-Time)
House Attendant (Part-Time)
Restaurant Hostess (Part-Time & Full-Time)
Spa Attendant (Part-Time)
Banquet House Person (Part-Time)
Executive Chef
Innovating the Resort industry with culinary experiences authentic to the Pacific Northwest.
Our culinary program showcases regional and seasonal offerings with simple, consistent elegance in our Restaurant and Banquets. By delivering culinary experiences that draw from our natural setting, we seek to intrigue and engage both guests and culinary professionals.
The juxtaposition of the Hood Canal framed by the Olympic Mountains and historic local farms, presents an opportunity to showcase this natural bounty through our Restaurant, Lounge, and Banquet programs. Nestled approximately 2 hours from both Seattle and Portland, we serve groups, families and couples from these two metropolitan areas. The Executive Chef is responsible for the food and beverage product, execution, and service in all F&B Outlets of Alderbrook Resort & Spa.
Alderbrook Resort & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by Federal, State, or local law.
- *Health Insurance
- *Medical
- *Dental
- *Vision
- *Life Insurance
- *Paid Time Off
- *Bereavement Pay
- *Jury Duty Pay
- *Retirement 401(k) Plan
- *Employee Discounts on Hotel Rooms and Resort Amenities
- *Educational Assistance Program
- *Employee Recognition Programs
- *Direct Paycheck Deposit
- *Career Growth Opportunities
- *Community Service Opportunities
- *Training and Development
We are always looking for new additions to the Alderbrook Resort & Spa team. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to impeccable guest service and a desire to work in a team-minded atmosphere with the highest expectations. Please send us your resume for the openings posted below. Simply complete the attached application form, identify the position to which you would like to apply, and either fax, mail or email the following address.
Application Form PDF Click here
Human Resources
10 East Alderbrook Drive
Union, WA 98592
Alderbrook Resort & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by Federal, State, or local law.


text:
Fitness Gear Pro Triple Grip Handles
Product Information:
Make the most of your resistance training by adding the Fitness Gear Pro Exchange Handles to your workout regime. Lightweight and portable, these hard grip handles feature a single cable pocket design that allows you to quickly change resistance cables for a variety of intensity levels. The Fitness Gear Pro Exchange Handles are the perfect fit for all athletes looking to improve overall strength and muscle tone at home or on the go.
- Pair of triple grip handles holds up to three resistance cables
- Made of lightweight yet strong plastic materials for durability
- Features plug and pocket design for a variety of resistance cable training
- Hard, rotating grip handles deliver maximum hand control and proper alignment
- Compatible with 10 lb to 100 lb Fitness Gear Pro Resistance Cables (sold separately)
- Offers easy resistance adjustments for quick change of intensity to meet skill level
- Style: STA00511
- Fitness Gear
Country of Origin: China
Web ID: 33656206
Customer Reviews:
Fitness Gear Pro Triple Grip Handles
solid accessory to equipment I already have
Fairly good fit and construction. I can get over 100# of resistance with multiple bands and the handles show no strain.
January 22, 2015
This product has great features
This product exceeds my expectation. The handles are comfortable and easy
changing the power straps.
September 29, 2014
The handles are easy to use and hold during exercises. I recommend them.
September 23, 2014
Great quality
Works great. My daughter uses the 20 lb band to exercise with and loves it
September 2, 2014
Fitness Gear Pro Triple Grip Handles
Easy to use and works exactly the way I required .
August 12, 2014
easy to adjust
i like how easy it is to change the weight for each strap.i wish the handles had a soft-grip or hard rubber grip, just not plain plastic. but other than that they are great.
July 29, 2014
Would stay with strap type handles
Strong and durable but when I fully extend resistance cables there are some sharp edges on handle that rub your hands, also the sides hit my wrists sometimes which can get painful. I would stay with nylon straps that have plastic grips.
July 29, 2014
These are the best handles for resistance bands. The most comfortable handles I have ever used
June 24, 2014
Really good, super versatile
The ability to change and combine bands make it perfect! You can take whatever hands are needed, changing them on the fly. The value this item adds due to the fact that you don't have to buy an entirely new piece of equipment if a hand were to snap, is amazing. My only gripe with the item in hand, is that the plastic handle rolls, meaning you may catch some of your hand in it she you do exercises like curls. Besides that, it's perfect and I recommend it for anyone who wants a great item at an affordable price.
May 27, 2014
so far so good
It works great and they look like they will hold up for a while.
May 20, 2014


text:
180s Convertible Training Ski Snowboarding Gloves w/ Hood Mens XLList Price: $59.99 Our Price: $14.95 You Save: 75% Item in stock and ready to ship FREE GROUND SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US Shop with Confidence |
Manufacturer: 180s Just because its winter, doesn't mean you can't work out. Now with the 180s Convertible Training Gloves with Retractable Hood (size Mens XL), you can keep up your outdoor aerobics without getting frostbite! A versatile three season training glove providing maximum breathability for cold weather aerobic activities, along with an on-demand windproof and water-resistant retractable hood. Features:
Related Items: |


text:
WESTMINSTER, Colorado — Police in Westminster say a 12-year-old boy who went missing has been found safe at a friend's house.
Authorities had been searching for Salvador Fierro since Tuesday afternoon, when he left his home to go a friend's house but never arrived.
Police say they began an extensive search for Salvador after he was reported missing They used a helicopter and told residents to lookout for him.
Temperatures dropped below zero during the search.
All content copyright ©2015 Daily Journal, a division of Home News Enterprises unless otherwise noted.
All rights reserved. Click here to read our privacy policy.


text:
Status: Open
Know more about this business than we do? Cool! Please submit any corrections or missing details you may have.
Help us make it rightA bright and inviting facility, conveniently located in the heart of Mentor, offering a variety of services in four pavilions.
The Outpatient Services Pavilion offers laboratory testing, X-ray, MRI, CT scan, PET/CT scan, ultrasound, accredited digital mammography; DEXA, and minimally invasive breast biopsy.
In fact, the Mentor Campus is accredidated by the ACR as a Breast Imaging Center of...
Mentor Medical Campus
Be the first cleveland.com user to add photos or videos of Mentor Medical Campus


text:
The Enchanted Cave 2
Delve into a strange cave with a seemingly endless supply of treasure, strategically choos
4.30 / 5.00 25,017 ViewsGhostbusters B.I.P.
COMPLETE edition of the interactive "choose next panel" comic
3.96 / 5.00 5,538 ViewsCool casual physics-based cannon game, with 24 levels. Excellent graphics and sound.
soo bad... the graphics are good but the sight and these things are in bad situation
needs some close guide sight and a better restart option... I took pic of screen freezing on me
I think it's a crap game not in a harsh way because you could make it a bit harder and more precise with the guns, animating, and more.
There are menu things wrong whit this.
1.The music and sound's sound like there stolen from a disco.
2.This is a cheap rip of "Hambo"
3.The granade's haves to be right next to the enemy to kill them.
4.The enemes look retarded and you look even stupider.


text:
Esther answers a question about sexual frequency in committed relationships.
What do you look for in a man? Emotional compatibility? Sense of humor? Looks? This woman sings about what she's REALLY looking for... a health care plan.
Bald Men And Their Libidos
The amount of hair on his head may be a slightly different concern to you after seeing this...
This Guy Went On 500 Dates
Ron Geraci, dating expert and author of The Bachelor Chronicles, opens up about his best and worst dating experiences.
Ask YourTango
Need advice about love, dating, marriage, divorce, makeups or breakups? Ask YourTango for help with all your relationship questions.
Will Having Sex With My Ex Bring Us Back Together? - Ask an Expert
- CelebLove TV
- He Said She Said
- YourTango Features


text:
Results 6 to 9 of 9
July 21st, 2013 10:19 PM #6Senior Member
- Join Date
- Apr 2011
- Posts
- 2,402
Eleazar Thomas
Eleazar Andrew
Eleazar Matthew
Eleazar Matthias
Eleazar Elijah
Eleazar Levi
Eleazar Daniel
Eleazar Gabriel
Eleazar Isaac
Eleazar James
Eleazar Nathan
Eleazar Paul
Eleazar Luke
Eleazar Abram
Eleazar Adriel
Eleazar Gideon
Eleazar Joachim
Eleazar Malachi
Eleazar Kenan
Eleazar Tobiah
Eleazar Tyrus
July 21st, 2013 11:21 PM #8Senior Member
- Join Date
- Mar 2012
- Posts
- 4,840
I love LOVE the name Eleazar.
I love Eleazar Jethro, of your combos.
Eleazar Jonathan is long but somehow not overwhelming, maybe because Jonathan is such an accessible name? But its maybe a little "tame" for Eleazar, whereas Jethro pops more.
Eleazar Judah is very Chanukah-ish but I don't mind it.
I would avoid another very z- sound one. I love the name Isaac but it buzzes with Eleazar for me. Same with Jabez/Zev/Tzvi.
Eleazar Samson is appealing.
July 25th, 2013 12:00 PM #10Olympia
Russian Lit student, bookworm, and arts geek.
• Frances Bambi Jane • Emmeline Twila Alice • Sibyl Jemima Iris • Esme Helena Mazarine
• Nathaniel Roscoe Wilde • Grover Elijah St John • Oscar Ignatius Cosmo • Robin Hector Barnaby
July 25th, 2013 12:12 PM #12frontrunners:
Jane | Calvin
Alice | Naomi | Bridget | Fiona | Faye
Rosalind | Lucy | Evangeline | Gwyneth
Jude | Asher | Griffin | Nathan | Oliver
Lars | Bram | Oren | Kieran | Rhett
Carly Beth
| married 5.17.14 |
looking for home childcare in Central NJ?


text:
The 411 on Baby Poop - Infant Bowel Movements
View Single Post
February 2nd, 2010, 11:38 AM
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1
my son is 18 days old he is on similac formula with iron(a little over two weeks) and i had the same problem. i called my pediatrician right away and asked if i should use the suppositories, that i ran to the store to get, and she said that they dont like you to use them on newborns. she did say that it is normal for newborns to only poop 2 or 3 times a week. but if you can tell that it is hurting your baby, and they really look like they are in pain and struggling, my pediatrician sad give them 1 oz of diluted apple juice. (so half oz. water and half oz. apple juice.) dont use this ever time you think they are constipated but if it is really upsetting your new born, try that!!
View Public Profile
Find all posts by cartersmomma


text:
Guardian Industries Corp Jobs in Bowling Green
Currently, there are no Guardian Industries Corp jobs available in Bowling Green, Ohio. You may wish to explore jobs in nearby locations on the Guardian Industries Corp jobs in Ohio page or view related jobs below.
Custom Glass Solutions is looking for an Inside Sales Representative for our Service Parts business who will be responsible for daily sales/service activities with all customers. Primary responsibility is to serve as the customer contact for all sales/service inquiries and transactions. Must develop customer trust and confidence via a friendly/professional attitude combined with knowledge of produ...
Didn't find the right job at Guardian Industries Corp in Bowling Green, Ohio?
We'll keep looking and send you new jobs that match this search.
Popular Articles
Seven Part-Time Jobs with Full-Time Pay
Want to earn a full-time salary while working only part time? Check out these seven jobs that pay more than $40,000 a year for a part-time workweek.
Six Part-Time Jobs Most Likely to Offer Health Insurance
Want to work part time and enjoy employer-provided health coverage? Consider these part-time jobs that are most likely to come with medical benefits.


text:
| |||
Way Off Scenter United States Show all reviews | Genre: Oriental 03rd July, 2014 |
giuspa Italy Show all reviews | There are some Villoresi's fragrances I do like a lot. This one isn't one of these. I was intrigued by the name, "Spezie": it made me think of a spicy, oriental and bitter EdT. I wore it, and in fact the first notes seemed an indistint bouquet of powdery spices ; but after one hour I felt like if I was going out from a kitchen after cooking tomato sauces with celery for a whole day . I tried it some other times, but the result was the same: unweareble. That's what I think about it. 08th September, 2012 (Last Edited: 08th October, 2012) |
Diamondflame Singapore Show all reviews | I like herbs in general. They make excellent partners, not just in cuisines but also in fragrances, typically by enhancing citrus or green notes. I enjoy my spices too. So why-oh-why am I finding it difficult to enjoy SPEZIE? 08th July, 2011 |
Bartlebooth United Kingdom Show all reviews | If I were judging Spezie on the top notes alone, I would be offering a revolver to the person responsible, and suggesting they do the decent thing. It really is an egregious phase, and bordering on the unbearable. I can only attempt at conjuring up the olfactory effect by comparing it to a blend of new faux leather and the close proximity of a fishmongers apron. 09th April, 2011 |
Somerville Metro Man United States Show all reviews | Lorenzo Villoresi Spezie 16th November, 2009 |
Amit India Show all reviews | Spices, in any shape or form, are not new or exotic to me. Being an Indian and having lived in India all my life, I've been fortunate be able to enjoy in abundance many substances, exotic or otherwise, which are desirable to the west in varying degrees. I had therefore never imagined I'd fall so hard for Spezie. I marvel at Mr. Villoresi's splendid competence and I'm eternally thankful to him for having brought us modern day sensations like Piper Nigrum and Spezie. I find it astonishing that a juice that feels so much "at home" for me is actually blended in Italy. I wonder what it was, that Mr. Villoresi envisioned when be created Piper Nigrum and Spezie. What was his inspiration? I'm now going to make a feeble attempt of reviewing this magnificent juice, and in doing so, i'm going to mostly abandon my typical method of mentioning identified notes and accords, the whole shabang. I'm going to review it purely on the lines of the sensations it has ignited within me as I write this, with my both wrists and chest silling of Spezie. 23rd July, 2009 (Last Edited: 20th August, 2009) |
Spezie By Lorenzo Villoresi EDT SPRAY 3.4 OZ 100 ML UNISEX NEW IN BOX
| ||
SPEZIE by LORENZO VILLORESI 100ml. 3,3oz.


text:
Whether you've recently relocated or have lived in the same home for years, it can be hard to figure out the most efficient use of your living spaces, or know what furnishings or functionalities would best benefit your comfort, safety and ease-of-use.
For those reasons and others, it may be helpful to bring in a professional, such as an occupational therapist (frequently called an OT) or a certified aging in place specialist (commonly identified by the acronym CAPS). Or, you can even assemble a team that includes an OT and a design-build CAPS professional.
What's an "OT"?
Occupational therapists are licensed health professionals who understand the health and disability issues people face over a lifetime and know how to match the abilities of an individual with needed supports.
OTs are skilled at performing home assessments that identify a person's daily routines and activities and the barriers that impact performing them. An OT then works with the individual, the family and others to identify solutions for achieving the desired goals.
An OT has a strong understanding how an individual functions in her or his space, which is essential in making recommendations that will enhance function and safety in the home environment. This person-centered focus helps ensure that any modifications made to a home will meet both current and future needs. Such assessments save money in the long run by helping to avoid mistakes in product selections and design solutions.
All OTs have training in basic home assessments and some have additional training or certifications including Specialty Certification in Environmental Modifications (known as SCEM) from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Executive Certificate in Home Modifications (ECHM) or the CAPS designation.
An Occupational Therapist can:
- Assess an individual's abilities, challenges and needs. (This is often done by asking questions, such as: Do you have medical conditions that impact your daily life? What activities are painful or difficult for you to do?)
- Provide a home evaluation and recommend changes to increase safety and ease of use
- Identify furnishings, equipment and techniques that can help with regular or needed activities
- Suggest and demonstrate techniques that can make essential activities possible or easier
- Collaborate with a home improvement contractor to develop a modification or build plan that will meet the needs of an individual or household
Work with clients after the modifications, equipment or specialized products have been installed tin order to ensure safe usage
Occupational therapists are generally paid a flat fee per visit and their services may be covered by health insurance. (Check with your insurance provider.) Occupational therapists are generally paid a flat fee per visit and their services may be covered by health insurance. (Check with your insurance provider.) To learn more about occupational therapists, visit aota.org. To find an OT in your area, check with your physician, health insurance provider or local hospital, or seek recommendations from family and friends, or even age-friendly builders
What's a "CAPS"?
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in collaboration with AARP and other experts, developed the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, which is achieved through training and testing during a multi-course educational program.
A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist understands the unique needs of the older adult population, aging in place home modifications, common remodeling projects and solutions to common barriers. The largest segment of CAPS designees are remodelers, but designers, OTs, architects and others have achieved this designation as well.
A Certified Aging in Place Specialist can:
- Recommend updates that will help a person live independently in his or her own home
- Work with an OT to develop a home modification or build plan based on the safety and functional needs of an individual or household
- Collaborate with a licensed contractor or interior designer about building and design strategies and techniques for creating attractive, barrier-free living spaces
- Provide information about building codes and standards, useful products and resources, and the costs and time required for common remodeling projects
CAPS remodelers and design-build professionals are not medical or health care professionals. They are generally paid by the hour or a flat fee per visit or project. To find a Certified Aging in Place Specialist in your area call the NAHB at 800-368-5242 visit its directory page "Find a Certified Aging in Place Specialist" at nahb.org.
Page published October 2014
Next Steps
- Select a Home Fit topic from the sidebar (above)
- Attend a Home Fit Workshop. Contact your AARP State office for details
Coming Soon
- The AARP Home Fit Guide will be available in print as a free publication and PDF download
- Learn when the guide is ready by subscribing to the free AARP Livable Communities Monthly e-Newsletter or follow us on Twitter @LivableCmnty!
You May Also Like
- Slideshow: A Livable Communities Show and Tell
- Slideshow: 8 "Domains of Livability"
- Quiz: Is Your Home Age-Friendly?
Visit the AARP home page every day for great deals and for tips on keeping healthy and sharp


text:
Senator Hillary Clinton's speech on economic policy in Manchester NH on May 29, bashed Bush's "ownership society," tax cuts, oil companies, CEO pay and, of course, Halliburton. "We need a new vision of economic fairness and shared prosperity," said Clinton. "Fairness doesn't just happen. It requires the right government policies." More on Clinton's plan here.
Some speech highlights in this clip:
ByPeter HauckCBS NewsMay 30, 2007, 7:22 PM
© 2007 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Peter Hauck


text:
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2012
A newer version of AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2012 is available.
Or, Learn More About AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2012Outstanding
Full user review
"Love it, Love it ,Love it. :)"
Best Anit-Virus program takes care of all my computer conserns. Beautiful program.
No way dude!
For an Anti- Virus program this is as good as it gets. Does the job way better than Mcafee,better than Norton,and even better than Avast.Works great with Windows Firewall or Comodo. Bottom line, THIS IS MUST HAVE SECURITY PROGRAM.


text:
North States Supergate III Gate
Perfectly functional, durable and easy to use, this gate is ideal to keep the kids in or out!
North States Supergate III Gate
Weights & Dimensions
Product Type: Safety gates | Finish: White |
Material: Plastic | Number of Items Included: 1 |
Lifestage: Baby; Kid | Mounting Type: Pressure mounting |
Door Included: No | Freestanding: No |
Lockable: Yes
| Auto Close: No |
Includes Extensions: No | Country of Manufacture: United States |
Still have questions about this product? We're here to help
North States Supergate III Gate
5 star | 17 | |
4 star | 5 | |
3 star | 2 | |
2 star | 1 | |
1 star | 0 |
Tell Us What You Think!
Tell us what you think about the Supergate III Gate. It will help us provide you with better products in the future and help your fellow Wayfair shoppers make better purchases.
Write A Review
Used to keep pets out. Mark from Dallas, TX– Verified Buyer I have had 1 of these gates for several years now. I have never used the swing option or anything other than the stretch and handle option and it has been great! I am ordering this one because we moved and have 2 areas we do not want our pets getting into. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that needs a gate they move a lot. Only down side is that it does not have a walk through door(unless you want to make it more permanent), but can be taken down and put back up within 5 seconds, very easy to move. |
Perfect gate Caroline from Bristol, RI– Verified Buyer Bought this gate to keep out dog in the family room. He is a huge dog and the gate works perfectly. |
Great Gate! Theresa from Bayville, NJ– Verified Buyer Works great! Great quality!! I'm using this to block my puppy from certain parts of the house. I purchased 2 of these gates |
A+++++ product stacy from lapeer, MI– Verified Buyer I'm in love with this baby gate. Reason It can be used in so man dif ways. I love the mounted position for easy swing out of the way |
Used for dog Judith from PA– Verified Buyer I got this gate to keep my dog in the kitchen when I go to work. It's a little hard to open but it works. |
Easy to use. Kenneth from Hampton, NH– Verified Buyer Gate is great and easy to use. Gives us peace of mind when the grandchildren are here. |
Easy to Use Regina from WOODSTOCK, MD– Verified Buyer This gate is very easy to use. It comes with hardware if you don't want to use the pressure installation. Keeps kids and pets secure. |
Great Linda from Marysville, WA– Verified Buyer This is a really nice gate if you don't need to go up or down the stairs often. (I mistakenly thought it was a swing out door...my bad). But secures well and looks nice. |
Super! Marni from Michigan– Verified Buyer I am really happy with this gate. It is exactly what I wanted and expected. It is durable and easy to use. |
Supergate III Gate Mary from Palm Harbor, FL– Verified Buyer I bought two set's of gates. I had to use the attachments to bolt them into the wall to make them stronger. |
About the Manufacturer
North States' Juvenile Product category offers the most versatile and economical gates and enclosures in the industry. North Gates feature plastic, wood and metal gates all easy to set up. Certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association for safety, North States gates and enclosures are engineered to provide the highest quality, durability, and ease of use. These products are sold worldwide with excellent acceptance in America, Canada, Japan, the Pacific Rim, and Europe.Reference
Supergate III Gate is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers: 8619


text:
Comfort Inn 551 South Transit Street Lockport, NY 14094 Phone: (716) 434-4411 Fax: (716) 434-9649 |
»Garlock's Restaurant
Although this restaurant has been a landmark in Lockport for years, it is continually raising its standards to grow its already loyal clientele. Many consider the steak here to be the best in town and well worth the price. The restaurant offers specials, as well as fish and chicken for those who prefer to abstain from red meat. The service is at this attractive, cozy spot is professional and attentive, despite the tight configuration of the tables. And the bar is a fun place to gather for a relaxing drink.
»Shamus Restaurant
Well-known chef Robert Beaulieu does his magic in the kitchen as his wife Ann greets guests at this downtown Lockport restaurant. The fabulous food has earned the restaurant an enviable reputation as among the best, if not the best in the city. Though Irish in name, the restaurant doesn't specialize in Irish offerings (except on Saint Patty's Day), but offers a wide range of contemporary cuisine, with particular emphasis on fresh vegetables and soups. Situated in a charming old building, the restaurant caters to families, romantic couples and business people.
Wagner's has a long history of serving great food and beer in a comfortable atmosphere.
»One Eyed Jack's Smokehouse Grill
Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers delicious barbecue, homestyle sides and much more.
»Danny Sheehan's
This restaurant has been popular for steaks, prime rib, and seafood for over four decades. The large, comfortable dining room features a mural of downtown Lockport from years past. An outdoor deck and patio are open during the summer months. The menu includes prime rib, steak, rack of lamb, pork chops, lamb chops, a variety of chicken dishes, ribs, and seafood including lobster, crabs, scallops and fish. Specials include a steak for two available Sunday through Thursday, a Saturday night prime rib special, and a clam special on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Fresh fish is available Thursdays and Fridays. Magician Garrett Thomas performs each Wednesday from 5:30-8:30. - Christine A. Smyczynski
»Fieldstone Country Inn
This long-established Lockport eatery is located in a building made of—what else?—fieldstone. The rustic interior features a beamed ceiling. While it is easy to get to, being located along busy Transit Road, once inside, you'll feel like you are dining in a cozy inn way out in the country. While many people think of it as a special occasion restaurant, it is actually quite reasonably priced. Some of their specialties include steak, prime rib, lobster, a seafood platter, and BBQ ribs. A soup and salad bar is included with dinner. - Christine A. Smyczynski
»Cammarata's Restaurant
Enjoy traditional Italian favorites and so much more at this restaurant.
This popular family owned and operated restaurant, one of Lockport's finest, has been serving quality foods since 1975. Lunches include salads like grilled portabella mushroom salad, cobb salad, and spinach salad, along with burgers wraps, chicken fingers, sandwiches, and pastas. The dinner menu features a variety of steaks, prime rib, seafood, and Italian specialties, like veal scaloppini, chicken cacciatore, fettuccini alfredo, and homemade lasagna. Seafood dishes include lobster tails, broiled scallops, crab cakes, and salmon. The wine list features locally produced wines from the Niagara Wine Trail and other New York State wineries, as well as California and Italian wines. - Christine A. Smyczynski
»Belliveau's Family Restaurant
This cozy spot serves classic American foods in a casual setting.
Manhattans is a very unique restaurant featuring a very large menu with very high quality fine dining items without the high fine dining prices. Their menu even includes a vegetarian section.
»Sweet Melody's
This café features Italian pastries, homemade gelato and sorbet, specialty beverages, and a small lunch menu. They have between 60-70 recipes for their frozen confections that they rotate, with about two dozen flavors in the case on any given day. The name of the restaurant, Sweet Melody's, draws on the fact that many of the employees are college students that major in either voice or music. At any given time they might take a break from their duties and break into song or play their instrument. Lunch includes panini sandwiches, along with a few other sandwich selections. Beverages include coffee, cappuccino, steamed milk, tea and smoothies. - Christine A. Smyczynski
»Ship N Shore
Ship N Shore is one place where you can savor typical American fare. Located by the shore, this place is quite popular for a quick bite. The menu has local traditional delicacies to its name along with the usual burger and fries. There is also an outdoor seating area which is much preferred in the summer. The ambiance here is very casual and perky, and the service quite efficient. Call ahead to know more.


text:
To the boss, owner, head cheese, dude in charge of everything that talks and walks... more
The succulent, sweet taste of Maine Mussels is the perfect way to start any Lobster dinner.
Harvested in a hidden cove up the coast by a family that has been doing it for generations, these Mussels have a meat to shell ratio of 50%. We recommend one pound per person as an appetizer. Try them steamed with a little wine and garlic. We'll even send you the recipe in our new Cooking Guide!


text:
Give Now
I'm writing during flu season, and it seems like this is one of the worst outbreaks in a while. Any idea what's causing it?
Scientists have found evidence that by the time modern humans arrived in Europe, Neanderthals had already experienced an extinction scare.
When it comes to carbon emissions, not all felled trees are created equal.
No extra coal for the fire, no lights: maybe old Ebenezer Scrooge had it right -- environmentally speaking, at least.
Just how vulnerable and sensitive are insects to climate change?
Ice caps and glaciers are melting. Ocean levels are rising. Whatever is causing it, there's no longer any way to deny that global warming is for real.
Why do Stradivarius violins sound so good? Find out on this Moment of Science.
With all the concerns about global warming and climate change one might ask the question, "Why don't species just adapt?" Find out on this Moment of Science.


text:
Man Does Some Serious Sleep-talking
Man talks in his sleep, wife blogs it. My favourite is "Stop the panther!"
This post was created by a user and has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can post awesome lists and creations. Learn more or post your buzz!


text:
Model: CL1077GLHD Item: GLWCL1077GLHD
Built to last with extra-thick, 24 pt. front and back covers, rip-proof Tyvek® lined gussets and extra long 19 1/2" flap with extra-thick elastic cord for added security. Tyvek® tear-resistant strip on inside back cover protects against tearing along critical stress points. Soil-resistant Letha Tone® covers. File folders fit neatly inside. Expandable File Folder Type: Elastic Cord Closure Wallet; Width: 15 3/8"; Height: 10"; Material(s): 24 Pt. Redrope.
Adams Business Forms Two-Part Rent Receipt Book, 2 3/4 x 4 3/4, Two-Part Carbonless, 200 Forms
$8.27$529 / each


text:
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has denied talk that contract negotiations with Gary Hooper have broken down.
The 24-year old Hoops goal machine is wanted by the Glasgow club on a new deal but his decision to not yet sign has prompted speculation that he could be on his way to Liverpool in the winter.
The Reds are in need of a striker after the injury to Fabio Borini and the loan of Andy Carroll to West Ham United but Lennon has played down reports that Hooper may soon find himself at Anfield.
"It is speculation," said Lennon. "It wouldn't surprise me if there are a number of clubs in for Gary because of the way he is but I would poo-poo that (Liverpool link).
"We are still in negotiations at the minute and I don't think we are too far away.
"There will be interest in them (Hooper and keeper Fraser Forster) but they are not going anywhere.
"Fraser has signed a new contract and hopefully we are close to getting Gary's signature.
"If there are offers coming in, they will have to pay what we feel the valuation is."


text:
WIN named as "Green Business Awards" honoree by Business Courier
On January 16th, The Business Courier announced Working In Neighborhoods as one of its 34 honorees for its 2015 Green Business Awards. Now in its sixth year, the program recognizes people, companies and organizations demonstrating outstanding leadership through sustainable building, practice, product and advocacy. The program is produced in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council's local chapter.
The awards event will be held on March 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati 45246. Click here to register for tickets.
Read WIN's Fall 2014 Newsletter
Read about WIN's ongoing housing development in College Hill, South Cumminsville's revitalization efforts, and WIN's upcoming Hall of Fame celebration. Subscribe to WIN's quarterly e-news, or download a pdf version of the Fall 2014 Newsletter.


text:
Image Unavailable
- Sorry, this item is not available in
- Image not available
- To view this video download Flash Player
List Price: | $5.97 |
Price: | $4.99 & FREE Shipping on orders over $35. Details |
You Save: | $0.98 (16%) |
Watch Instantly with | Rent | Buy |
Other Formats & Versions | Amazon Price | New from | Used from |
"Please retry"
2-Disc Version | $4.99 | $2.74 |
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
DVD Features:
DVD ROM Features:Exclusive online content
Documentaries:2 in-depth programs that reveal the secrets behind the production of this epic adventure, including: "On the set - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (Starz/Encore special) "Return to Middle-earth" (WB special)
Featurette:8 featurettes originally created for lordoftherings.net: Forces of Darkness Sounds of Middle-earth) Edoras & Rohan Culture Creatures Gandalf the White Arms & Armor Helm's Deep Gollum: Andy Serkis, Bay Raitt
Interactive Menus
Music Video:Emiliana Torrini "Gollum Song" music video
Other:Exclusive 10-minute behind-the-scenes preview of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Short film by Sean Astin "The Long and Short of It" + making of Preview of Electronic Arts' video game, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King An inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Theatrical Trailer:Original theatrical trailers and TV spots


text:
Marketing Archives
Tips for better business Tweeting
With more than 500 million Tweets sent daily, it's likely your next customer is on Twitter. The challenge for companies is making their Tweets stand out and building their business by capturing a greater share of the growing market using Twitter. "An effective Tweet can boost business by creating the highest engagement with followers, while… Read More →
5 Tips To Turn a Bad Customer Into a Good Customer
A successful business cannot be considered a success without the support of a good customer. How you treat your customers, especially if you own a service-oriented business, can make the difference between a loyal returning customer who will become an ambassador for your business and a lost opportunity or a negative influence for your company… Read More →
Scottsdale Agency Earns Advertising Award
Scottsdale-based agency Nomadic won the Gold medal for Agency of the Year, Southwest Region at the 2014 Ad Age Small Agency Awards in Austin last night. Presented by Ad Age, the leading global source of news and intelligence for the marketing and media community, the Small Agency Awards are the premier honors saluting outstanding work… Read More →
5 P's for Social Media Marketing Success
Small businesses and nonprofits face a different set of circumstances when it comes to social media marketing than their larger for-profit counterparts, namely, smaller budgets, fewer employees and a greater priority on traditional forms of marketing. For those charged with marketing, the biggest first step toward making social media an integral component of the plan… Read More →
Fisher & Phillips Updates FMLA Leave App
Fisher & Phillips LLP announced that it has released Version 2 of its popular FMLA Leave Calculator App. The law firm has also added a web browser version of the app along with the iOS and Android versions. The earlier version of the app released last June has been downloaded more than 1,600 times and… Read More →
Arizona MPI honors excellence with awards
The Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (AzMPI) recently recognized its members who went above and beyond to volunteer for the chapter. Winners include: Rising Star Award presented to Troy Peters with Video West; James A. Fausel Student of the Year Award presented to Shelby Wray, ASU; Committee of the Year Award presented to… Read More →
Arizona Office of Tourism Partners With Buxton
The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) is partnering with Fort Worth-based Buxton to develop in-depth profiles of Arizona visitors, at both the state and regional levels. Buxton's visitor profiling capabilities will help AOT leaders to: * increase marketing campaign return on investment, * better understand visitor potential, * expand the impact of tourism on local… Read More →
Saletta offers Seminar on new Science of Sales
Not many leaders are as charismatic, clever, or capable of giving sound sales advice to the public as Michael Saletta. In fact, Saletta is one of the most diverse speakers, trainers, and consultants in the world, having shared his knowledge and experience with companies as renowned as La-Z-boy, Revlon, Whole Foods and even the U.S.… Read More →
One Stop Voice completes sale to Crexendo
Two Phoenix-based businesses have announced a purchase agreement of One Stop Voice (OSV) to Crexendo, Inc. (NYSE MKT: EXE). OSV, a company built by Joshua Simon, president of SimonCRE, provides top of the line, feature rich, cloud-based communications systems to small and medium sized business customers. OSV is located in Scottsdale and focuses on Arizona… Read More →
LaneTerralever merger earns Deal of the Year
The merger between E.B. Lane and Terralever into LaneTerralever was recognized Thursday as the 2013 Deal of the Year by the Association for Corporate Growth-Arizona Chapter (ACG). The award was presented at the organization's Southwest Mergers & Acquisitions Conference, which concluded Thursday at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. E.B. Lane had a 50-year track record… Read More →
Steve LeVine Entertainment hires three
Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations (SLE) announces the addition of three new hires expanding the communications, events and graphic design departments within the agency. The communications department, which focuses on traditional public relations and new media, hired Brooke Benavides as the public relations and new media coordinator. Benavides graduated from Grand Canyon University with… Read More →
Finalists announced for Arizona Deal of the Year
The Association for Corporate Growth-Arizona Chapter has announced the finalists for its prestigious "Deal of the Year" Award, which will be presented at the organization's Southwest Mergers & Acquisitions Conference on May 14-15. The three finalists are: — The merger of E.B. Lane and Terralever into LaneTerralever, which was nominated by JDB Capital Partners, LLC.… Read More →
LaneTerralever Hits 25% Revenue Growth
Marketing services firm, LaneTerralever, is off to an unprecedented jumpstart in its first quarter with the announcement of several new business wins – solidifying its merger strategy for exponential business growth. Topping the list of prominent new engagements are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Republic Services, the reactivation with long-term client, Visit Phoenix, and… Read More →
HMA Promotes Brockway to senior account executive
HMA Public Relations, recognized regionally as a leader in public relations and marketing communications, has announced the promotion of Rachel Brockway to senior account executive. Brockway previously worked as an account executive and has been with HMA Public Relations since 2012. As a senior account executive, her responsibilities include client management, strategic media relations, digital… Read More →


text:
eHam.net Home | FAQ | Log In Help | Please Subscribe
Welcome Anonymous Become a member or Login
Call Search
New to Ham Radio? My Profile
Community Articles Forums News Reviews Friends Remembered Strays Survey Question
Operating Contesting DX Cluster Spots Propagation
Resources Calendar Classifieds Ham Exams Ham Links List Archives News Articles Product Reviews QSL Managers
Site Info eHam Help (FAQ) Support the site The eHam Team Advertising Info Vision Statement About eHam.net
[Classifieds Home] [Configure] [Help] [Search] [Add]
Have an IBM Lenovo Thinkpad T41 laptop available for parts. It includes a BRAND NEW BATTERY(charged only once). Battery charger is included. Hard drive has been erased, no files remain. Laptop is equipped with wi-fi, CD-DVD drive, dial up modem, memory and all the other standard stuff that came with it. BATTERY IS BRAND NEW. It's display was clear and sharp but dithered after warm up so XYL said "get rid of it." So this is AS IS and a "parts unit" only. (Photo was taken prior to degaussing hard drive). If you need any of the parts unrelated to this problem or a brand new battery, this is for you. $35 shipped CONUS postpaid. Will ship internationally but email me for shipping cost.


text:
Welcome to the Signature Moms Blog
We're glad to have you join us. It is our hope that moms in our part of Massachusetts will find this blog to be a valuable resource and a great tool for exchanging information. Enjoy!Search
Recent Posts
Our Facebook Page
Signature Healthcare on Twitter
- 4 ways to outsmart a #craving- bit.ly/RSlH58 #Brockton #Easton #MA 3 hours ago
- New studies reveal how your daily cup of coffee may help protect against skin #cancer- fxn.ws/1um7z10 #Brockton #MA 13 hours ago
- The Signature Healthcare Daily is out! paper.li/SignatureHlth 15 hours ago
It is essential that you seek professional advice for all issues concerning your children. Do not take any of the information in this blog (either in posts or comments) as professional advice or official communication from Signature Healthcare or Signature Medical Group. Posts and comments on this blog are not intended to be professional advice, unless implicitly indicated in the blog post, and do not necessarily reflect Signature Healthcare policy or corporate opinion.
Tag Archives: Franklin Park Zoo
A Birthday Already???
By: Abby Keane It's hard to believe that the Mommy Bloggers at Signature Moms have been blogging for a year already! I know it's true though, as my very first entry was written just a few days after Eamon was … Continue reading
Posted in Abby Keane, Events, Family, Mommy Advice, Parenting Advice
Tagged abby keane, abigail mulligan keane, abilgail keane, brockton, brockton hospital, brockton hospital Signature Moms blog, Franklin Park Zoo, hospital blog, hospital mommy blog, mommy blog, mommy blogger, signature healthcare, signature mommy blog, signature moms, south shore mommy bloggers
1 Comment


text:
Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo Pattern
Ben Maki from Mossy Oak fills Mark Kayser in on all the details behind Mossy Oak's new Break-Up Country camo pattern. Us editors think it's their best and most high definition pattern to date.
FULL STORY4 Great New Products For Predator Hunters
After spending a week in Las Vegas at the SHOT Show—with 64,000 of my closest friends—my head is still reeling.
FULL STORYFrom the Scout Network
Recruiting: Scout's Top 25 Classes for 2015
Here is where the nation's top 25 classes stand as Signing Day approaches.
FULL STORYRemington's V3 Field Sport Autoloader
Mike Vrooman shares all the details about the new Remington V3 autoloader with Luke Hartle at the 2015 SHOT Show.
FULL STORYA Pursuit Like No Other
Adventure has an uncanny way of finding me. My heart is wild and it yearns to soar on the tops of the mightiest of mountains, in places where I become one with nature in the harshest elements.
FULL STORYEver Seen A Hornady Rifle?
NAH-TV Host Luke Hartle spent some time with Bob Delfay of Gunbroker.com to learn more about this years SHOT Show auction. He soon found out that this year's auction was the 30th Gunbroker.com SHOT Show auction and they were auctioning off a one-of-a-kind rifle.
FULL STORYForums
128 Members online
- How did your deer season end?
- Shed Hunting Season
- Airline Travel "Oops"
- is freddie laker no longer with us
- 44 mag in ruger 77/44, hand loads for deer
Eclipse XT Shadow-Zone Crossbow Package
Excalibur Crossbow
The Eclipse XT will deliver a 350 grain arrow at 330 fps with pinpoint accuracy and more than enough...
Buy NowFirearm Mount
Dandee Mounts
The design is simple and is effective with the combined use of an already marketed trigger lock. (Me...
Buy NowWHD1 Knife
DBA/W. Hendrix Design
The W. Hendrix Design knife is produced with higher volumes yet it maintains the highest quality. It...
Buy Now


text:
TAYLORVILLE — Taylorville High School hit five 3-point field goals in the first quarter en route to a 32-22 lead and rolled to its sixth win in the last seven games 86-55 over Salem in the Apollo Conference.Eric Dust scored eight points in the first quarter and 13 of his team-high 23 points in the first half. Dust, who hit four 3-point field goal attempts, was the only Taylorville player in double figures. Nathan Williams tossed in 25 points to lead the Wildcats.
CHATHAM — The Chatham Glenwood High School wrestling team, behind Todd Fowler and Matt Kink, captured two Central State Eight Conference dual meet wins Friday.Glenwood downed Southeast 61-9 and Springfield 34-27.Freshman...
DECATUR — Decatur Eisenhower High School rallied from 16 points down in the third quarter Friday night to hand Lanphier a 75-71 Central State Eight Conference loss.The Lions (11-8 overall, 7-4 in the CS8) led 45-29 just 71 seconds...
Senior Gavin Block is the star of the Lincoln High School basketball team.But for one Friday night at Willard Duey Gymnasium, 5-foot-8 guard Jordan Perry was Mr. Clutch in the Railers' 53-52 Central State Eight Conference victory...
CHATHAM — With a loss to Chatham Glenwood High School so fresh in his memory, Decatur MacArthur coach Ron Ingram stressed that Glenwood's Cole Harper would be hounded all night defensively.Harper was relentlessly followed,...
When it was over Friday night at Southeast High School's Scheffler Gymnasium, Spartans coach Lawrence Thomas was able to talk about the things his team did well in a 60-44 Central State Eight Conference victory over...
Springfield police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the Tuesday shooting death of a 21-year-old Springfield man.The 16-year-old had been in the hospital receiving treatment for injuries he suffered during the commission...
Police have arrested a 34-year-old Springfield man in connection to a shooting that occurred Wednesday in the 1200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.Kattrell B. Morris of the 2000 block of East Lawrence Avenue faces charges of...
Casey Linkenheld scored 1 minute 28 seconds into overtime to lift the Johnstown Tomahawks past the Springfield Junior Blues 6-5 Friday night in a North American Hockey League game at Nelson Center.The Junior Blues rallied from deficits of...
Ivan Blackwell won't soon forget Jan. 21, 2015.Blackwell walked into AMF Strike 'N Spare Lanes with a 214 average in the Mixed Nuts League. He left with two perfect games and an 877 series,...
Editor's note: Mary Lou "Smokey" Schneider was the owner of Smokey's Den, widely considered Springfield's first openly gay bar. She died Jan. 1.Mary Schneider was 86 years old when she left us on New Year's Day. She felt she...
Springfield Directory
Featured Businesses
- Loading...
Business Name
Location, ST | website.com
- Find Springfield Attractions
- Springfield Bars
- Springfield Restaurants
- Beauty Salons
- Entertainment in Springfield
- Doctors
- Medical Specialists
- Contractors
- Education in Springfield
- Lawn Services
- Lawyers in Springfield
- Shopping in Springfield
- Travel to Springfield
- Tanning in Springfield
- Used Cars in Springfield
- Wedding Services
Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox.
- Events Calendar


text:
Arizona Cardinals
Levi Brown paid for the Arizona Cardinals' mistake
"I think when you look back at some of these high-round draft picks, they're under a microscope and the bull's eye is on their chest from day one," Arizona Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim said when asked if the pressure of being selected where he was -- and ahead of who he was -- may have negatively impacted Levi Brown. "And when you don't live up to expectations from day one, that's a tough pill to carry."
Since Brown was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with fifth pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the offensive lineman has been many things.
A right tackle and a left tackle. A penalty machine and a reliable presence. A turnstile and a wall. A promising player and a whipping boy.
But one thing he has never been -- and was never going to be -- is Adrian Peterson.
Many people (including myself) wanted the Cardinals to take the Oklahoma running back that season, and when they passed on the star in favor of the Penn State tackle, there was a fair amount of disgust.
Including, apparently, inside the Cardinals' own war room.
But the pick was made, and from that moment on, Brown was facing an uphill battle to win over Cardinals fans. Every false start, holding penalty and sack allowed was another reminder of the team's mistake. And, seeing Peterson become one of the all-time great running backs while carrying the mediocre Vikings teams to the postseason was just another twist of the knife in their backs.
Nothing short of great was ever going to be good enough, and in no way was Brown great.
We too often heard things like "false start, number 75" and too often saw an Arizona quarterback lying on the ground because the left tackle failed to hold a defender at bay. When Brown struggled, he really struggled, such as Week 1 this season when St. Louis' Robert Quinn tallied three sacks.
Speed rushers had their way with Brown, and that was a problem.
However, Brown was not nearly as bad as his reputation would have one believe.
Brown was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2009 (at right tackle), and his last full season, which came in 2011, saw him grade out as one of the best left tackles in the NFL over the team's final eight games. It's likely the reason why the team decided to sign him to a five-year contract in March 2012.
That's not to say the Cardinals made a mistake in trading the 29-year-old.
Keim noted that Brown was not living up to the expectations they had for him this season, and at some point decided he was no longer part of the team's future. That makes sense. If you're not part of the solution, you may be closer to being a problem. Brown no longer appeared to be part of the solution.
The organization had reached a point where it believed having Brown on the roster was such a detriment that it had to move him no matter the return, and a deal was made. Some believe the team was ready to cut Brown if a trade didn't materialize, though we'll never know if that was a viable option.
As it is, both Keim and head coach Bruce Arians see this move as a way to possibly improve at left tackle with the insertion of Bradley Sowell into the lineup. Who knows, they may be right. Though the 24-year-old went undrafted out of Ole Miss a couple years ago and has little in the way of a track record, NFL history is littered with players who have come out of nowhere to do well -- kind of the opposite of Brown, actually.
"When you look at that draft," Keim continued about 2007, "and you see not only Adrian Peterson, but Patrick Willis I think was the 11th pick that year, and several more great players that came out of that first round.
"That's what we talk to our young scouts about in the evaluation process, to learn from these things and grow and look back and judge yourself -- why you missed, where you missed and how you can grow and get better."
Levi Brown was a poor choice at number five in the draft. He was inconsistent and occasionally really bad.
But when it comes to remembering Ken Whisenhunt's first draft pick as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, it's who he was not that will ultimately be what people remember most.
Most Popular
Cardinals Audio
- Bickley Blast - Friday January 23Deflategate is the new obsession in sports.
- John Clayton, ESPN NFL insider - Friday January 23Clayton discusses the next steps in deflate-gate and who could be held accountable.
- Ron Jaworski, ESPN NFL analyst - Thursday January 22Ron Jaworski discusses Deflate Gate.
- Rob Demovsky- ESPN.com Packers writer - Thursday January 22Rob Demovsky describes the gloomy feel in Green Bay.
- Bickley Blast - Thursday January 22The NFL's commissioner is very upset with Deflategate.