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A Jem'Hadar warship design developed in the Gamma Quadrant after the end of the Dominion War
Please answer me the this question-
Why the Ketracel is the Dominion giving ships to captains of other states?
OK, I can see Starfleet and the KDF using captured enemy ships (especially with the precarious situation the known galaxy is in), and if a Starfleet captain saves the galaxy in a privately owned vessel, I think the Admiralty would "look the other way." But a post-Dominion War ship -
from the Dominion?
Last time I checked, the Dominion wasn't at war with either the Federation or the Klingon Empire in 2409. True, there is the whole 2800 fleet, but the main reason they fight is because they didn't believe the Dominion War was over. From said Episode and the (other) Cardassian Front mission, it seems that the current attitude of the Founders these days is "don't bother us, we won't bother you." And, from said missions, it seems the UFP (and the Klingon Empire, by implication) is just fine with respecting that attitude. So there is no reason why Starfleet and KDF captains would be getting
Dominion ships.
It makes me think, "Are you
to kill immersion, Cryptic? Do you want to become the Battlefield 3 of Star Trek?"
Now, if you want to make a Dominion ship that was never seen or mentioned in DS9, you can still say it was captured in the DW. It was a huge conflict, just because we never saw a certain ship in the war on TV doesn't mean it never did. Just ask the crew of a


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COLDWATER � Playing back through the losers� bracket isn�t an easy task.
Once a baseball team loses in a double-elimination tournament, it�s all about surviving each game.
In Friday�s matchup between Shawnee and Coldwater, both teams were fighting for the right to play in today�s state championship game against Defiance, the defending champions.
On Friday, Coldwater jumped out early on Shawnee and its pitching and defense pulled it through, as the Cavaliers defeated Shawnee 6-0 at Veterans Field to advance to today�s championship game. Coldwater (27-5) avenged an opening-round loss in the state tournament to Shawnee. After its loss to the Indians, Coldwater reeled off three-straight victories to get to Friday�s rematch.
Coldwater will face Defiance (21-6) at noon today. Coldwater will have to defeat Defiance in today�s first game to force a second game � to follow the first game � because Defiance is unbeaten in the tournament.
�We lost in the first game against a good Shawnee team and then we had a long way to go to get where we wanted to be,� Coldwater coach Tom Brunswick said. �I know it�s Defiance and I know they�re a good program, but it�s our home field and our kids think they can do it.�
Coldwater received a stellar pitching performance from Derek Thobe, who worked all seven innings.
Thobe scattered five base hits, while striking out six, walking four and hitting a batter. The junior right-hander threw 96 pitches.
Despite working behind on several batters, Thobe pitched himself out of a few jams. For the game, Shawnee (20-6) stranded nine base runners, including leaving the bases loaded in the fourth.
�That�s three straight shutouts for him,� Brunswick said about Thobe. �He worked behind on a few guys tonight, but he made the pitches when he needed to.
�If Shawnee would have scored two or three (runs), then it would have been a whole different ball game. But, we were able to keep the zeros up there and give credit to Derek, and our defense played pretty well.�
Coldwater did not commit an error on the night, while Shawnee had three miscues in the field.
Zach Peake started on the mound for Shawnee. Peake went the distance, giving up seven hits, while striking out one and walking six.
After giving up two runs in the first and two in the second, Peake settled down, allowing just two runs on just three hits, the rest of the way.
�We got two in the first and two in the second. So, giving Derek a four-run lead, has to make it a lot easier for him,� Brunswick said.
Shawnee threatened in the fourth inning. With one out, Trevor Anderson got on with a single. William Kleffner, the next hitter, was hit by a pitch. Then Peake got on with a walk to load the bases.
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�We just didn�t get the hits when we needed them,� Shawnee coach Tim Morgan said. �You can�t strand that many runners, but the kids were trying. Coldwater was on tonight and they played very well.�
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Prior research has suggested that the optic nerve head, the point where the cables that carry information from the eye to the brain first exit the eye, plays a role in glaucoma. In this study, researchers report a series of findings that offer novel insights into cellular and molecular mechanisms operating at the optic nerve head in two mouse models of glaucoma. Most notably, they discovered that at a specific location within the optic nerve head, there is a unique class of cells called astrocytes that demonstrate properties that appear to make them a critical factor in the visual blinding that occurs in glaucoma.
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Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. , which said today it's in talks on a possible transaction, may be planning to acquire Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd. to gain access to the company's South African mine, according to fund managers.
Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd. , the South African producer of the metal, said it agreed the main commercial terms of a deal that will allow Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. , the world's second-largest producer, to mine part of Royal Bafokeng's reserves.
Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd., South Africa's largest black-owned platinum miner, said it's aiming to raise as much as 3.2 billion rand ($466 million) though an initial public offering.
Anglo Platinum Ltd. , the largest producer of the metal, vetoed a deal that could have combined the 300,000-strong Bafokeng nation's Rasimone mine with rival Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.'s largest mine, Royal Bafokeng Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Niall Carroll said.
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MANILA, Philippines — Ronald Tubid finished 3-of-8 from the field for seven points in Petron's ugly 60-53 win over Air21 on Friday.
But that's not what Tubid is going to be remembered about that night.
With less than a minute left and the Boosters up 59-53, John Wilson got the leather on the open court and had the chance to bring the lead down for the Express.
Tubid still sprinted down to the other end just to put a body on Wilson, who ultimately missed that lay-up.
"It was a big defensive play on his part," said head coach Olsen Racela. "He stepped up for us defensively. We asked him to defend KG (Cañaleta) and he did a good job."
Cañaleta, capable of going off anytime, missed all but two of his 11 attempts from downtown, and just finished with eight points.
"He was one guy who stepped up for us defensively," added Racela. "He almost played without relief in the fourth quarter but that's what Ronald gives you. He never gives up."
And that's how Tubid wants to be remembered as: an elite defender.
"Yun yung purpose nila para kunin ako, to play defense. Yun talaga first [priority] ko sa Petron," Tubid told INQUIRER.net after the game.
Tubid knows it takes more than just the often-heralded scoring abilities to get into the PBA, let alone keep a successful career in the league.
"[Ang alam ko] sa PBA, maraming scorer eh. Andyan na sila, yung defender ang medyo wala. Dun tayo sa 'blue collar job (In the PBA, there are a lot of scorers, but few defenders)," said Tubid.
"Ako talaga, I'm proud to say na defense ang nagpa-PBA sakin," he added.
The energetic forward, though, still wants to be that guy who one would be stupid to leave wide open.
"Sabi nila [sa team], pag open ka, tira. Kanina tumira ako, pero di pa nataon at di pa swerte eh," said a blushing Tubid. "Time will come, sana bumailk na shooting ko."
But trust him to be there to still come up with the defensive stops, even if Petron is out of harm's way.
"Di naman kasi ako tumitingin sa score. Kaya hinabol ko pa rin si Wilson," Tubid said.
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Customer Reviews of McAfee Total Protection 2010 3 User
Antivirus works great12/30/2011
I have a Windows XP pro computer. Been a long time Norton user and wanted to try McAfee. Install went smooth. Antivirus program seemed to work well. User interface was excellent. No more of the annoying pop up windows. However, after I ran the McAfee drive cleaner, my computer crashed and would not boot up again. Thank God I back up my hard driver regularly.
Great Product !!5/18/2011
I have used this program for years and it works great! buy it!
Good Value but at a price4/13/2011
I was not too pleased with the performance of this product. It slowed down my computers a lot, specially the internet. I still got 2 of the computers infected by viruses so I had to have them professionally cleaned up. I now use Microsoft Security and it is free!!
I bought this about 8 months back. First of all I had hard time installing it, as for some stupid reason they recommend to download from internet and then install. Anyway for 2 months I felt it is working great but after that it hardly ever detected any viruses. My laptop was attacked about 3-4 times and 2 times I had to format hard disk and reinstall windows. First time reinstallation worked fine and now 2nd time it wont even install. Never had such problems with any antivirus I ever used. I found several good reviews so thought of trying it but I guess I wasted not only money but also my time after buying this antivirus which it technically good for nothing...BIG NO to Mcafee !!!!!!
Terrible setup11/12/2010
If you've already had a previous version on your computer, this will not allow you to update and/or upgrade. McaFee, like most software, violates your privacy, which is against the law if you do not consent by the way, and records your IP address and computer name. That way you can't install a cheap copy you just bought. Their system thinks you are installing the same software in an attempt to start over the 1 yr supscription. It's like a coupon: 1 per person, per visit. It works the same way.
Good value on McAfee Total Protection10/27/2010
Great price and fairly good install experience. Had an issue with a 2nd system replacement install where the Backup module didn't load correctly/couldn't verify my online account. I'll have to contact tech support on that one, but it's free for 30 days. Otherwise satisfied, and McAfee is good to work with.
Great Product!10/17/2010
I've been using McAfee for years. When it was time to renew my subscription, I found it for super cheap on Buy.com. Once I received it, everything was in new condition and works perfectly - no problems with item or shipping.
Outstanding Product and Price10/13/2010
McAfee's Total Protection is the only way to go. It provides coverage for all aspects of computer intrusion. Plus it covers up to three computer systems for the price of one. Buy.com's pricing is outstanding as well. Highly recommend this product to keep your Windows-based computers safe from evil-doers.
good deal on my fav antivirus tool10/9/2010
Just after buying I noticed, McAfee came out with this 2011 version. Is that vastly different from the 2010 version? Cognitive dissonance! Wish McAfee did something about this!
Great item, the same Intel uses10/5/2010
Hi, I worked at Intel for a while and this was the anti-virus of choice (even before they bought them), so I decided to go with them and I'm happy with this choice. Pretty cheap for 3 computers.
McAfee Total Protection 2010 (3 User)10/2/2010
Good product,great price,and free shipping,who could ask for more?
great price and fast service
Does what its suppose to do9/27/2010
Easy to understand and install. Doesn't degrade the performance of the system, I am using 3 year old Dell. Good value for the money, Buy.com gave best deal on this product.
Fast Service9/22/2010
Fast service and good product.
Good Protection9/20/2010
Runs well and no conflicts that I have noticed. Smooth updates good alerts for viruse threats. Great price.
Great Product and Best Price9/20/2010
I am using this for a while and finally found it at BUY.com at the best price. I don't think any body else can beat this price for such a nice product
Its good.9/18/2010
McAfee 2010 is a nice product. It's something you look for it to do it's job. Pros: -Quick -Does not slow down computer -You can set when you want McAfee to do your scans Cons: -You have to turn of firewall for every game you play (really annoying) -Sometimes it could get complicated -Quarentines your viruses/trojans, it does not delete them (sometimes I still don't feel safe) That's pretty much it. I bought this only because it was REALLY cheap. But, if your looking for an anti-virus that does more than McAfee, I would recommend choosing BitDefender.
McAfee Total Protection9/15/2010
Love Mcaffee. After trying all other internet securities. McAffee is by far the best
A Great Bargain!9/13/2010
I have used McAfee for years and love it. This is a really great price on the 3 user version. I would have had to pay McAfee $79 to renew my current version. I called them and they gave me instructions on how to totally remove my old version so I could install the new one. You need to download a tool from them to run after you remove it with add/remove programs. It all worked great and actually downloaded and installed the current version from their website and didn not use the cd (although you have the option to use the cd if you choose). Now I have another year at a fraction of the price!!
Great product, but lousy shipping9/13/2010
Received my item and loved it. It installed easy and works great. My only complaint is how I received the item. The package I got was crushed and mangled beyond recognition. I am just thankful the DVD was still in 1 piece, don't know how it survived though. I would only recommend the Buy.com package their products a little better so the customer can and should receive them damage free.
Top Notch Product for Great Price9/13/2010
Incredible price for very good protection for my PC.
File Under No Brainer - great product & price9/13/2010
Install is easy, (3 PC's ..2 XP and one Win 7) Doesn't consume too many CPU cycles Price almost free for 3 PC's
Great Product!9/13/2010
I used to use Norton but Norton always screwed up my computer. It wouldn't shut down right. Took forever. The McAffee seems to be the best. User friendly, keeps me safe. And the price makes this a STEAL!
Can't beat it for the money!9/13/2010
I've been using McAfee Total Protection for a year now and have no problem with it. It scans in the background (and has detected and removed 2 viruses). I am well pleased with McAfee, so I just bought another years subscription for 3 computers for under $11 at Buy.com.
Best for home protection9/12/2010
easy to install and protects the system.
great protection9/12/2010
this is a great protection for all of my computers i have been using mcafee for 4 years now and never had a problem highly recomended
Caveat Emptor9/12/2010
You will need 512 MB of RAM to install and run this program, 1 GB recommended. Bottom line: may not install on a mature computer.
Good price & great protection9/12/2010
Easy to install, easy to use and def give me total protection.
Great Buy9/3/2010
easy to use; protects without dragging down your system; don't even know it's there
Completely Satisfied9/2/2010
Have never had a problem with McAfee Software
Great Product8/31/2010
I have never had any virus problem while using this product.
Great protection but possible performance issue on8/27/2010
Consult 5 IT professionals and you'll receive 5 different answers on which antivirus software is best. For years now I have recommended McAfee to friends and family and viruses and malware are seldom an issue. I have cleaned many computers that were protected by AVG, Symantic, and other vendors, but McAfee appears to offer the most comprehensive package. The product may cause performance issues on slower computers so take this into consideration before making the purchase. For more reviews and deals check out my www.kendrickwashington.com.
Great Value for a Great Product8/24/2010
It's very reliable brand and at a great price. Can't beat those prices in the stores!
Good Product8/23/2010
This is a good product for an excellent price. As far as I've used this product, my laptop has been safe.
Its working I guess8/22/2010
seems to be doing its job and the price was great.
McAfee is the Best8/22/2010
McAfee - Total Protection is the best one of all the security software that I tried (Norton, Microsoft Live OneCare). The one drawback is that it takes a lot longer to complete scheduled scans than the other two software mentioned above. However, there is an option that lets one set the level of resource that it should use to scan. So, if it is set to use minimum resource, it is uses such a minimum resource that one will not notice that it is scanning.
Good product for a very good price
I've used this for about a year. For the most part, it seems to work with little impact. I believe my web pages load slower, but I have never had a malware event, although I get few if any warnings.
Was delivered right away. Love using Mcaffe, works the best out of all the other virus protection stuff I tried
You CAN Remove the Desktop Icon6/14/2010
The annoying self restoring icon cluttering your desktop can be removed. Gary from Milwaukee, WI complained about it in his review, and I totally agree. Contact McAfee support and they have a small download-able software tool that removes it forever. They can talk you through the removal. If enough people use their support and resources, perhaps they will never again force such a thing on us. I used the tool and procedure on all three machines (make sure to save the tool, not just run it if you have more than one computer). This annoyance was new to the 2010 version. I switched to McAfee from Norton because Norton was hogging a lot of space on the header of all Internet pages and it seemed to bother me too often. I find I like McAfee's Site Advisor feature. All my McAfee scans for 2 years have been clean, until 2 weeks ago when it found a Trojan horse and removed it. I couldn't find the name of the Trojan horse in the report, it could have been a non malware, I've had that happen before. The three user is the way to go. Remember, if you want to run a virtual machine like XP Mode, you will need protection for each virtual machine. So if your laptop is dual boot, pehaps Vista and Win 7, with XP Mode running in Win 7 for older programs, you will need the three user just for that laptop!
Better Safe Than Sorry5/22/2010
Always used Mcafee and never had any problems. The price was acceptable.
Does not stop 'spyware'4/30/2010
Buyer beware!! I gave it a one because I could not give a negative score. I never had more problems with this type of product, allows spyware, adware, malware to come through. I have to run Spybot daily to clean up. The product I used before did block the spyware etc. Called their tech. support and was told I have a virus and needed to buy their viral removal service about $90. They could or would not tell me why they are not blocking these programs. If their product works why do I need to buy their removal service. Other (FREE) products will remove the unwanted programs. Also every time I reboot the software installs a desktop short cut even though I do not want it, no choice. Currently it will not do a full system scan. Could run other antiviruses with no problem (web based and freeware).0 Helpful | 1 Not Helpful
Beware of some reviews4/8/2010
Although I cannot say anything for or against the 2010 version, I would just like to warn that some reviewers are placing negative reviews to sway purchasers away from one product and toward another (that they usually mention in the review). It's basically free advertising, since they pay nothing to place a review, like I just did. So if you see a bad review amidst several good reviews, and it mentions another product, just consider that it may not be the best source of reliable information.
Disappointed in McAfee; returning to Norton3/15/2010
I couldn't walk away from McAfee's 2009 version offer/price and set the program to automatically scan and update each week. I found that it was constantly running each and every time I booted my machine. No improvement on that score over Norton and frankly I would have still given it a decent review until last week. Last week, my wife got a virus - the Antivirus XP 2010 virus. I contacted McAfee and they wanted $89.95 to remove the virus via a remote connection. I asked why I'd have to pay and they claimed that they and all companies specializing in internet security products cannot avoid every heuristic type of programs especially something that is being reported for the very 1st time. Well, I never had anything like this with Norton. This thing made many changes to my registry, took over Internet Security in the Control Panel and even went so far as to edit the HOSTS file by entering addresses there to overtake download.mcafee.com. Wow - imagine that - the program actually made entries in this HOSTS file so that if I or the PC on a schedule tried to go out to download.mcafee.com it would actually take it to another site. After a number of hours I was able to restore my registry to that of another machine in my home also running McAfee Total Protection 2009 that wasn't infected. I fixed the HOSTS file and had to recreate file type .EXE because this virus stopped me from running applications!! I don't expect everyone here to understand what I've written but the infection was terrible and most will have to reinstall everything or pay McAfee the 89.95. The fake warnings, icons and so forth prompting me to install a product called AntiVirus and send my credit card to a bogus website will try many. No way McAfee should have allowed all of what I've written here to occur. After 4 or 5 years without an issue like this with Norton I am truly skeptical about McAfee's product. You'd be too if you had a virus like I did.
Best value from Buy.com3/14/2010
I've had nothing but good luck with Mcafee products, however I've found that it's cheaper to go to Buy.com and purchase a complete new software package than go to McaFee and purchase the renewal for the product.
McAffe is great protection software3/13/2010
I was pleased with both the performance of the software and the Buy.Com price. Software is easy to install and not very intrusive while I am using the computer for other tasks. I bought the three computer version for a very good price per machine.
Windows 7 - 64 or 32; it rocks for the price11/28/2009
Great price for a great product. I installed this on three computers (using the 3 licence software) and everything was very smooth. The Anti-Theft encryption software doesn't work in Windows 7, but talking to McAfee tech support they will have a Windows 7 version soon. Everything else in the total protection package works great and very fast. I am running the 64-bit version of Windows 7. Really happy I purchased this product.6 Helpful | 0 Not Helpful


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How about some consistency?
After the Red Sox scored one run or less in four of their last six games and came in averaging 2.34 runs per game in the month of May, they finally had a good offensive night, scoring five runs, but it wasn't enough as they couldn't continue their string of strong games from the mound, as the Angels took the first game of the weekend series, 12-5.
Red Sox starter Rick Porcello just didn't have it. He couldn't control any of his pitches and the Angels made him pay, especially in the fifth — a half inning that lasted over 37 minutes, and saw three pitchers combine for 46 pitches and nine runs.
Porcello walked the first two batters, and then Mike Trout singled to short left on a ball that barely got by Brock Holt at third, but a second run scored when Xander Bogaerts tried to get Johnny Giavotella at third base...
The Red Sox may have another injury to deal with.
After being hit by a pitch on the hand in the fourth inning, Hanley Ramirez left the game before the bottom of the sixth with left hand soreness. The Red Sox were losing 11-3 at the time.
Ramirez is currently hitting .259 with 10 homers this season.
The left fielder missed four games two weeks ago with a shoulder injury after running into the left field wall at Fenway.
For more Red Sox news, visit weei.com/redsox.
On Thursday the Red Sox were hopeful to get both Pablo Sandoval and Shane Victorino back Friday, but unfortunately for them, both remain out of the lineup.
After being a late scratch with "general soreness" mostly in the left calf Thursday, Victorino remains out of the lineup Friday. He went 2-for-2 as a pinch-hitter Tuesday.
"He's day-to-day, that's the best I can tell you right now," manager John Farrell said.
"We don't anticipate this being a long-term situation," Farrell added. "Hopefully he's back to us soon because he was swinging the bat well."
Also on Friday the...
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the NFL rejected the NFLPA motion that Roger Goodell recuse himself from Tom Brady's appeal.
This means Goodell will hear Brady's appeal, which goes against what Brady and the NFLPA wanted. The date for the appeal reportedly hasn't been set.
NFL rejected NFLPA Motion that Roger recuse himself from appeal, per source.
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On Friday the Red Sox recalled outfielder Rusney Castillo from Triple-A Pawtucket, and optioned back Jackie Bradley.
Castillo started the season with Triple-A Pawtucket, and suffered a shoulder injury the first weekend of the season. He got back with Pawtucket April 29 and started 0-for-11, but over his last 10 games there he was hitting .302 with two homers and seven RBIs, with hits in his last four games, including two, three-hit games.
After a few days of paternity leave earlier in the week, the outfielder returned to play for Pawtucket Thursday night before being promoted Friday.
"I think when we came out of spring training, we really felt like everything that he had done to that point, including last year, but also, spring training, had just confirmed for us the reasons why we signed him in the first place and that was because we felt and still feel...
We check in with the playmaker, the great number 88 Michael Irvin for his unique take on deflategate, the Patriots and the NFL.
Ben Volin has been a must-read on the Pats and Deflategate despite him ruffling the feathers of many Pats fans and he joins NFL Sunday to discuss the latest. He talks about the owners' meetings and what he expects to unfold this week as well as the showdown between Goodell and Kraft.
The guys provide more thoughts on the latest on Deflategate and get callers' reaction.
Greg Dickerson and John Tomase discuss the amazing season for the Celts and if they have any chance against Lebron and the Cleveland Cavs in a seven game series. If they do, HOW ... how do they get it done?
Brian "White Mamba" Scalabrine joins the guys to talk about the Celtics playoff push, the development of Marcus Smart and James Young, and the prospect of Brad Stevens leaving the Celtics for a college job.
Brow Buff's Sam Packard and Ben Kichen break down Marcus Smart's unfortunate ball tap, debate leadership in the Celtics locker room, and rehash the great Kevin Love to Boston rumors.
Dale, Michael and Jerry Thornton speak to Red Sox Manager John Farrell live from Fenway Park for our weekly visit.
Joe & Dave talked to the rookie Sox catcher, who knocked in the go-ahead run against Felix Hernandez.
Joe and Dave talk with Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino fater the Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 and saw some great defense from Shane as well as a solo HR from him.
Don Sweeney, who was hired as the Bruins general manager yesterday speaks with Dale and Holley about his new position and where the Bruins go from here.
The awesomely knowledgeable Fluto Shinzawa calls DJ, Naoko and Pete to talk about his thoughts on the future of the B's. He discusses his column from earlier this week on Cam Neely wanting to give Claude the ax earlier in the season but not getting the ok. Fluto shares his thoughts on Chiarelli's firing, the future for Claude and where the Bruins should go from here. He also gives his opinion on potential moves the team can make, who would fit in here, his thoughts on the NHL playoffs so far and more.
In the final hour of the "midseason finale" as DJ likes to call it, the crew discuss more about the future of the Bruins franchise, the possible power struggle in the front office and who should be the head coach going forward. They talk to intelligent and talented Fluto Shinzawa about all of these thing and more in an excellent interview, and finally, DJ says THANK YOU!
Shirley Leung joins Dino, Gerry and Kirk to look at Boston's Olympic hopes.
Stephen A. joined us to discuss Tom Brady's suspension.
The top stories of the day as recounted by Kirk Minihane.
The guys talk about the charges surrounding one of the stars of 19 Kids and Counting and what TLC should do with the show.
Lou, Christian and Greg react to their interview with Bill Polian and take calls from listeners to get their take on the latest surrounding Deflategate.
With all the Deflategate news, Lou hasn't had a chance to complain about the Red Sox and their poor start. Christian and Greg give Lou a minute to get all his thoughts out as fast as he can.
David Letterman has wrapped up his show and we picked out four of our favorite moments from his career.
Roger Goodell's integrity and credibility is in question and Sally Jenkins wrote a scathing piece on Roger Goodell joins us.
Don Sweeney, who was hired as the Bruins general manager yesterday speaks with Dale and Holley about his new position and where the Bruins go from here.
Mikey Adams is joined by Chris Villani as they take calls on the Friday night Two Minute Drill and discuss the ongoing DeflateGate saga with the New England Patriots and Roger Goodell's role in hearing the Tom Brady appeal.
Continued conversation on deflate-gate and the aftermath of the Brady suspension and sanctions passed down to the Patriots organization
Deflate-gate is still the hot topic, still gaining personal insight and what could come next
Julian Edlow of the Green Street Blog and Draftkings.com joins the program to break down the the two conference finals series, the NBA Draft, and whether or not Corey Brewer is the ugliest player in the game?
Ben, Russ, and Alex recap the Revs loss to Sporting KC and discuss what the Revs need moving forward. Also discussed is the FFP and how it will affect the transfer window.
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West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is delighted with the form shown by the club's youngsters during their tour this week of Germany and Holland.
Graham Dorrans, David Worrall, Sherjill MacDonald and Jared Hodgkiss all played a part in the two games, with Luke Daniels featuring for the second half against FC Koln.
The boss was impressed with the attitude and application of Albion's younger contingent, especially in the Saturday's game against Koln.
"The young players who came on in the second half did exceptionally well and pushed themselves into my thoughts," said Mowbray.
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- Release Date: Aug 10, 2012
- Summary: Desert cowboys face death every year, avoiding the drought that threatens the ranch. While the community is forced into an exodus, the Ejido is abandoned and eventually the desert animals take over the place. They wait for the first drops of rain in order to return. (Ciénega Docs)
- Director: Everardo González
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As it's said that art imitates life, I've often thought I gave my daughter Zayley the wrong name. I should've named her Art. She should also, probably, spend less time at my office.
The other day, she was sitting at the kitchen table at home drawing on some plain, white paper with a very intense look on her face. She stayed quiet for a bit, but then she started barking orders at imaginary people.
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Solar FAQs
How does a solar electric system work?
A solar electric system (also known as a photovoltaic system) uses solar panels installed on your roof to convert sunlight to electricity. This electricity is then converted to AC power which you can use to supply part of your electric use.
Are solar electric systems reliable?
Solar electric systems have been in operation for many years. The first commercial application of solar electric power was in the aerospace industry. In the early 1950s, the aerospace industry was already using solar cells to extend the useful life of satellites. Currently, there are over 1500 solar electric systems installed in the SMUD service territory.
How long will the solar electric system last?
Most new solar electric systems have a 20 year warranty. The average system degrades in output by approximately 1% per year. Example: In 20 years, a 1,000 watt system will produce at least 800 watts of electricity.
Maintenance and Repairs
Do I need to do any maintenance?
There is very little maintenance with a solar electric system. Washing the panels a few times a year will help keep the system operating at its best. Washing can be done with a garden hose and should be done early in the morning before the panels get hot.
Caution: Spraying cold water on hot solar panels can cause damage that cannot be repaired.
Who is responsible for repairs, and what happens when the system breaks down?
SMUD's PV Incentive Program requires contractors to give you a 10-year warranty. After the warranty expires, you will be responsible for finding a contractor to repair your system. Visit smud.org for a current listing of solar contractors.
How do I know if the solar contractor is good?
Companies on SMUD's PV Contractor list are licensed by the California State License Board to install solar. SMUD recommends you cross check these contractors with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and check all references.
Does having solar on my roof mean I am "off the grid" and not connected to electricity from SMUD?
No. Having a solar electric system does not mean you are "off the grid". While it is possible to design a system to produce all your power and enable you to go "off the grid," SMUD does not recommend that you install a system that large. A solar electric system produces only 3% of its yearly power in December. Therefore, you would need a very large system to produce enough power for your December needs. Conversely, such a large system would not be needed in June, when the system produces 13% of its yearly output. To effectively go "off the grid", a business would need massive battery banks, which can add 40% or more to the cost of a system.
What happens at night when the sun is down? Do I still get electricity? Does electricity get stored somewhere in my house?
At night, or on very stormy days, a conventional solar electric system goes dormant. During these dormant times, you will get power from the electricity grid. When the sun comes back out, the system resumes producing energy. If you don't use all the electricity that you are producing at that moment, the excess gets sent back to the electricity grid. You are credited this amount on your bill. This process is called "net metering."
Site and Product Selection
How can I tell if my house will be a good fit for solar?
The typical home will need to have a southern-facing roof with little or no shade. East and west facing roofs also are viable, but their yearly output is decreased by 25% or more over the course of a year. A perfect slope for your roof would be 25% to 30%. While a solar electric system will produce power at a wide variety of slopes and orientations, it is important to try to maximize your output in relation to the size of the system.
How much roof space do I need?
Newer solar electricity systems produce about 10 watts per square foot of southern-facing exposure. See what your electricity usage is, and make rough calculations based on this.
What type of roof do I need?
Solar manufacturers have created mounting methods and equipment for most commonly used roofing materials.
What manufacturer is the best?
SMUD does not recommend nor endorse any manufacturer. We offer rebates only for products listed on the State of California Energy Commission website. These products have been tested and approved by industry standard testing procedures.
What installer is the best?
While SMUD does maintain a list of contractors, we do not recommend any specific installer. SMUD recommends talking to several contractors during the process and checking all available references.
How can I calculate the size solar electricity system I would need?
The size of your system should be based upon your electricity usage patterns, not the size of your roof. Customers with high electric bills may consider a larger system. For more information, click here.
Besides the basic warranty, price & service questions, what are the other questions I should ask?
Always try to get an idea what is going to be produced by the system. While it is impossible to predict the weather and its impact on the output of your system, there are formulas to determine expected output.
Will installing solar create any dangerous areas on my roof or in my building?
Any electrical device can be dangerous if opened or tampered with in any way. All products used in SMUD solar arrays are required to be UL listed and installed in a safe, code-compliant manner. However, most systems are located on the roof and therefore out danger from tampering.
Will my roof leak?
In the SMUD service area over the past 20 years, hundreds of systems have been installed with very few leaks. Newer mounting systems are have improved resistance to leaks. Ask your contractor how your system will be mounted and how it will be sealed.
Can I put it someplace else on my property other than my roof?
Yes, many companies have large lots or acreage to accommodate ground-based systems or parking lot covers with solar installed.
How long does installation take?
System size, product availability, and location impact the installation times dramatically. Talk to your contractor about installation times. Permitting, design and product delivery can add a month or more to the process.
Do I need to re-roof?
Your solar electric system will be on your roof for at least 20 years, so the roof should be in a condition to last that long.
Will a rooftop solar electric system lower my bill?
Yes, solar electricity lowers your bill, but you must still factor in the upfront cost of the system.
Who benefits most from solar power?
The most cost-effective installations are in businesses that have large electric bills. However, SMUD has found that many businesses install solar for environmental benefits.
What is net metering and how does it work?
Net metering is a billing method that gives you credit for excess electricity your solar electric system produces. SMUD rolls back your meter if you produce more energy than you use. When your house uses power from your solar electric system, you are not buying power from SMUD. That lowers your SMUD bill.
Do I get credit if I make more electricity than I use?
Yes, however, you should not oversize your solar electricity system to make more than you use. SMUD will only pay incentives for the system size needed to offset all or part of your 12-month historic use. State legislation that took effect in January of 2011 requires utilities like SMUD to pay for excess generation, but the amount paid may not be at retail rates. Refer to the "Net Metering for Qualifying Facilities" rate schedule for more information.
Are there any tax credits available?
Tax incentives may vary over time. Consult with your tax consultant before making a purchase decision. They'll let you know the latest federal tax incentives and their possible benefit to you.
Does SMUD finance solar electric systems?
Yes. SMUD currently has financing options available.
How much to systems cost?
System prices vary by size and technology. The more expensive systems are ones that integrate with concrete tile roofs. The least expensive ones are traditional framed modules mounted on the roof. Prices in the SMUD service generally range between $8 and $11 per watt. This is before taking tax credits and rebates into account.
What is the likely payback on my investment, in terms of years?
Payback time is determined by many factors, most importantly the amount of your current electricity bill. Customers with lower bill amounts typically have a 20-plus year payback period. Customers who have larger bills may see a return on their investment in as little as 7 to 10 years.
Does SMUD sell solar electric systems?
No. SMUD does not sell solar electric systems. SMUD's does provide rebates to customers to offset the cost of installing their own systems.
What is the rebate?
Click here for the current rebate.
How do I apply?
If you are buying a system from a contractor on the SMUD list, the contractor will take care of the paperwork. If you are installing the system yourself, you can download the forms and the handbook at http://smud.powerclerk.com.
I have existing solar. Can I install more and do I get the same rebates?
You can install more solar on an existing system, but only the new portion will qualify for the current rebate amount.
Finding a contractor
How do I find a contractor?
Download SMUD's solar contractor list and talk to as many contractors as possible. The contractor you select will place a rebate reservation with SMUD. This will start the SMUD inspection procedure.
Many contractors on the SMUD list also offer SMUD financing.
How can SMUD help me in the solar purchasing process?
SMUD provides information to help you, but offers no direct recommendations or assistance. Many prospective solar customers take SMUD's homeowners class at our Energy & Technology Center at 6501 S Street. Check here for upcoming classes.
Do contractors need to be certified or licensed to install solar?
A contractor should have a C-10 electrician's license or a C-46 solar installer license. SMUD also recommends you use a NABCEP certified installer.
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Please welcome our 23rd president, Rex Fuller!
Dr. Fuller comes to Oregon from Eastern Washington University, where he currently serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs. To read more about Dr. Fuller, click here.
President Mark D. Weiss
Mark D. Weiss has served as president of Western Oregon University since 2011 and has announced his plans to retire from the university on June 30, 2015, the end of the current academic year.
President Weiss feels privileged to work with the many talented and committed faculty and staff at WOU and takes particular joy in personally getting to know its students. Among his goals during his term as president, is to assure access to the personal learning experience offered at WOU for all Oregonians and making sure that it is affordable.
"I believe we can make a difference in the lives of our students through our faculties' high expectations for student accomplishment and by providing supporting services that help our student succeed. We are obligated to educate and make a difference for the students and families that entrust their futures to Western Oregon University, " Weiss states.
Mark Weiss joined Western Oregon University in 2005 as executive vice president, administration & finance and the university's chief financial officer.
His professional experience includes 17 years with the international electronics firm of Siemens AG, in positions including senior vice president, administration and finance, world-wide chief financial officer and corporate director of Siemens Power Corporation. He also served as a senior manager and certified public accountant for nine years with the public accounting firm KPMG Peat Marwick, in New York City.
President Weiss and his wife, Meg, are active in community service. Mark serves on the Board of Trustees for Salem Health, which includes both Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital, as well as serving at the pleasure of the governor on the Mid-Willamette Regional Solutions Advisory Committee. Meg is serving her third term on the board of the Oregon Symphony at Salem, bringing the Oregon Symphony to this region and serving in her third year as its president.
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Associated Press, Published April 15 2013
Vikings' Frazier among 4 coaches added to NFL's competition subcommittee
Commissioner Roger Goodell chose Minnesota's Leslie Frazier, Miami's Joe Philbin, Carolina's Ron Rivera and Atlanta's Mike Smith for the subcommittee, which is chaired by Hall of Fame coach John Madden.
The coaches' group discusses player safety, competitive issues, coaching and personnel development, and technological innovations.
Already on the subcommittee are the Giants' Tom Coughlin, the Ravens' John Harbaugh, and the Chiefs' Andy Reid.
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin, who served on the subcommittee since 2009, was recently added to the Competition Committee.
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This news comes qualifies as too little, too late for the Braves this season, but it sounds like Jair Jurrjens will at least be healthy heading into the offseason. Sidelined since mid-September with a partially torn meniscus in his right knee, Jurrjens threw six innings in an instructional league game yesterday and reported no problems.…
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All things Billy Beane have lost quite a bit of gravitas over the past few years, but the A's general manager still makes headlines when he weighs in on various topics and said yesterday that he thinks Sandy Alderson would be the perfect fit as the Mets' next GM. There's no question he would change…
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Limited to 13 innings last season and 18 innings this year, Damaso Marte is now expected to undergo shoulder surgery after shutting down his rehab. "We're going to pull the plug on Marte," general manager Brian Cashman told Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. "He's attempted to come back, but it just hasn't…
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Just because there are, technically speaking, two possible answers to a question doesn't mean that it's a "terrific question."
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Tennis: US men on verge of epic failure after Isner falls
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NEW YORK – American men's tennis was pushed to the brink of historic Grand Slam humiliation Saturday when US star John Isner was dumped from the US Open by German Philipp Kohlschreiber for the second year in a row.
Kohlschreiber ousted 13th seed Isner 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the fourth round at the year's final Grand Slam event, leaving 109th-rated wildcard Tim Smyczek as the final hope for a US man in the last 16 of a Slam this year.
Never in the Open era have the Americans been blanked from the fourth round of every Slam in the same year, and the epic failure could come 10 years after retired Andy Roddick won the most recent US men's Slam title at the US Open.
"I don't care," Isner said.
"I'm going to watch (American) football for a while. I'm not going to watch his match – I like Tim a lot but I'm done with tennis for a while."
At Wimbledon, no US man reached the third round, the worst American showing there since 1912. And on August 12, there was no US man in the world top 20 for the first time since the ranking system began in 1976.
"Well, for sure it's not great for the American history not to have a player in the second week," Kohlschreiber said. "But you had so many good years."
The legacy of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe is now championed by Isner, a big-serving 2.08-meter 28-year-old who complained that too many fans cheered for flamboyant Frenchman Gael Monfils in a second-round victory Thursday.
A day after announcing he would donate 20 percent of his US Open prize money to a military charity, Isner had loud support from the packed stands of Louis Armstrong Stadium against Kohlschreiber.
That was partly because he exhorted cheers late in the fourth set, although one spectator kept annoying Kohlschreiber by yelling as he tried to serve.
"It's between serves and you say, 'Come on' five times in a row," the German told the fan. "What is that? I don't think that's a nice thing to do."
The umpire and security solved the issue but that did nothing to help Isner, who spent his energy and emotions late in the fourth set pointing to the crowd and waving his hands after hitting winners, stoking the noise but draining strength he would need.
"I wore myself out getting charged up out there," Isner said. "I used too much energy doing that. I shouldn't have done that. It was stupid on my part. I was pretty gassed there. I didn't have much left."
The German saved two break chances in the ninth game and answered when Isner broke him in the 11th game by breaking back in the 12th to force the tie-break. Isner saved two match points on his serve but lost on a forehand volley winner.
Where Monfils had excited the crowd with his effort and Isner had fans chanting his name and screaming "U-S-A," Kohlschreiber silenced them at the end with his precision.
"The crowd was fantastic. I wish I could have done them a little better," Isner said.
"What happened in my previous match had no bearing on today. How I acted wasn't from my previous match. That wasn't why I was getting amped up too much. I was enjoying a good atmosphere. It's fun to play in front of a packed house.
"But in a match where conditions are so humid and I'm sweating through seven, eight shirts, I just shouldn't have done that. I just let out too much energy at the end of the fourth set where I needed to keep as much energy as possible."
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