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A syringe, of the type having two variable volume chambers inside the main cylindrical body, said chambers being separated by a displacing valve assembly, and being capable of housing components which should be mixed prior to injection. The novelty resides in the special conformation of parts and elements constituting said valve assembly, which comprises two cooperating, displacing elastomer portions; one of said portions being comprised by a peripheral, hollow cylindrical body bearing on the cylindrical wall of the main body, the other portion being an inner, solid cylindrical body slidingly bearing on the inner face of the front portion.
1. A syringe for containing, mixing and administering two elements of a medicament comprises: a main body having a sidewall defining a chamber; moveable valve means dividing the chamber into a proximal variable volume chamber and a distal variable volume chamber; medicament outlet communicating with the proximate variable volume chamber; a plunger reciprocally movable in the distal variable volume chamber in a first direction and a second direction; the moveable valve means comprises (1) a hollow peripheral valve portion sealingly located on the sidewall of the chamber and (2) a rigid inner valve portion movably received in the hollow peripheral valve portion and moveable between a first position for establishing communication between the proximal and distal variable volume chambers and a second position for prohibiting communication between said proximal and distal variable volume chambers, wherein movement of the plunger in the first direction moves the inner rigid valve portion to the first position for mixing the two elements in the distal variable volume chamber and movement of the plunger in the second direction transfers the mixed two elements from the distal variable volume chamber to the proximal variable volume chamber until the plunger abuts the inner rigid valve portion and moves same to the second position upon continued movement of the plunger in the second direction for administering the medicament through the medicament outlet.
2. A syringe according to claim 1, wherein the hollow valve portion is cup-shaped and has a sidewall portion extending from a base portion, the base portion includes a control conduit.
3. A syringe according to claim 2, wherein the inner rigid valve portion has a body portion sealingly received on the sidewall portion on the hollow valve portion and a projecting portion received in the central conduit of the hollow valve portion when in the second position.
4. A syringe according to claim 3, wherein a portion of the body portion is provided with at least one transfer cavity wherein the projecting portion is removed from the central conduit for establishing communication between the second conduit and the transfer cavities when in the first position.
5. A syringe according to claim 3, wherein a portion of the sidewall portion is provided with at least one transfer cavity wherein the projecting portion is removed from the central conduit for establishing communication between the second conduit and the transfer cavities when in the first position.
6. A syringe according to claim 1, wherein the hollow peripheral valve portions have a plurality of flanges for sealing on the sidewall of the chamber.
7. A syringe according to claim 3, wherein the body portion has a plurality of flanges for sealing on the sidewall portion of the hollow valve portion.
The instant invention relates to a syringe with two variable volume chambers for containing and administering mixtures of products provided separately, which is useful for administering products, such as some medicines comprised by two elements which are mixed previous to injecting them into a patient.
More particularly, the instant invention relates to a syringe capable of administering, indistinctly, two-component liquid products or dissolved powdered drugs. These syringes pertain to the group commercialized with the product to be injected contained therein, being capable of containing, separately, i.e. powder drug and its diluent, which are mixed at the time of injection. Therefore, it is included in the group of the so-called "pre-filled syringes", since they are provided with the medicine incorporated therein, so that the user has no contact with the drug.
Several syringes are known serving for the above purposes; all of them have a main cylindrical hollow body inside which the medicine is contained and through which a coaxial plunger displaces. In all cases, the lower base of said cylindrical main body is open and allows displacement of said plunger. To this end, these syringes include a flange projecting outwardly which serves as a bearing point for the user to push or pull from said plunger. On the other hand, the opposite base of said main cylindrical body defines a hollow and coaxial frustoconical spout, acting as a plugging or coupling means for fixing the injection needle. See Argentine patent No. 239,763 of the owners of the present invention.
Double chamber pre-filled syringes are already known. They may be used for medicines comprised by two ingredients, or when powdered drug is placed into one of the chambers and the diluent into the adjacent chamber. In all cases, a first displacement of the plunger takes place in order to mix the products, and a second displacement of the plunger is made for injecting the contents already mixed. Thus, two tight and adjacent chambers are defined inside said main body, the chambers being separated by valve means which, when the plunger displaces, allows communication between the chambers for dilution and/or mixing of the components and also outlet of the product through the injection needle.
The owners of the instant application have already obtained Argentine patent No. 247,101 "Double chamber disposable syringe for administering indistinctly liquid products or diluted powder drugs", wherein the open lower base of the main cylindrical body is closed by an elastomer plug which includes a central conduit through which the syringe plunger passes; while the active head of said plunger is also an elastomer plug which, forming part of said plunger, has its peripheral edge seated on the inner cylindrical surface of the main body and acts as a valve resource dividing the interior of said main body into two inner variable volume chambers. When said active head displaces opposite to the injection direction, allows communication between said two inner chambers, thus allowing mixing of the products contained therein; in turn, when the head displaces in the injection direction, it causes exit of the diluted or mixed product towards the needle.
Although results obtained are very satisfactory, construction is delicate, requires high precision and its cost is relatively high, being a disposable product.
The owners of the instant invention have also obtained Argentine patent No. 332787, "Disposable syringe with two variable volume chambers" wherein operation of the plunger active head as sliding elastomer plug is improved. Such head is housed into the inner cavity of an elastomer head bearing on the inner cylindrical wall of the main body, thus forming a double seat valve closure means. In this case, the novel feature is that passage of the products is produced centrally, through the valve body and not through the periphery thereof.
This case, as well as the previous one, has given satisfactory results, but also requires high precision in the construction that increases the cost of the assembly.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,613,326, to Joseph M. Szwarc also discloses an injection syringe with variable volume double chamber for obtaining mixture of two components immediately before injection. In this case, the active head of plunger 38 also includes an elastomer plug 36 defining the inner closure of a variable volume chamber and acting in coordination with another sliding plug 31 which is the closure of the other variable volume chamber communicating to the outlet towards the injection needle. To attain communication between the two chambers, a novel "bypass" is incorporated, which comprises an inner cavity 34 adjacent said outlet chamber.
This novel solution has the disadvantage that, invariably, the construction of special main cylindrical bodies is required, such bodies being capable of actuation only with the resources and means disclosed and shown in said patent.
The syringe of the instant invention is also a double chamber syringe, capable of producing mixture of the two components by means of plunger displacement, the novelty residing in that the inner valve means used does not require any modification in the main cylindrical body of the syringe or inclusion of special plugs closing the open base thereof and allowing the plunger passage without undesirable losses of the contents.
The instant invention is a novel constructive solution adapting itself to any conventional syringe, made of glass or plastics, without modification at all in its main body.
In this case, the use of a particular inner valve means, housed inside the main cylindrical body divides it into two inner variable volume chamber, while the active plunger head is in turn a closure stop for the distal chamber.
Such inner valve means comprises two elastomer portions operating in mutual cooperation, allowing mixing of the components when the plunger displaces in a direction contrary to the injection action and causing outlet of the mixture towards the injection needle when such plunger displaces towards the injection needle, i.e. in the direction of the injection action.
The main advantage is that passage of the components during the mixing action and also during injection is not effected through the periphery of the inner valve assembly. Therefore, the closure adjustment of this valve assembly on the inner cylindrical wall of the main body is simpler and safer.
Another advantage is that both elastomer portions forming said valve assembly are easy to construct and the cost is low, being useful in any conventional syringe. Therefore, the manufacturer has the possibility of producing such syringes for conventional use, with a single inner chamber, or incorporate this valve assembly so that the same syringe be used as a double chamber device housing two products which are separated until the injection time.
The main object of the invention is a syringe with two variable volume chambers for administering product mixtures which are provided separately, said chambers being located inside the main cylindrical body, separated by a valve assembly comprising two elastomer portions, cooperating therebetween, i.e.: a peripheral portion which is a cylindrical and hollow body having one of its bases wholly open, and the other base includes a central conduit, while its outer cylindrical surface has at least two annular projecting flanges bearing on the inner surface of said main cylindrical body of the syringe; while the other inner portion is a rigid cylindrical body having an upper central cylindrical projection which is coaxially and slidingly housed inside the central conduit of the first portion and has on the outer cylindrical surface, at least two annular projecting flanges bearing on the inner cylindrical surface of said first portion.
One of said two valve portions of cooperating action includes at least a cavity mating with the facing cylindrical surfaces, thus creating a communication allowing fluid passage therethrough and through the central conduit of the peripheral portion.
A constructive alternative, within the definition of the previous paragraph, is that said communication cavity be defined mating with the outer cylindrical surface of the inner solid valve portion. Several communication cavities made on said surface, orderly distributed, are also contemplated within the scope of the invention.
Another alternative, also within the definition above, is that the communication cavity be defined mating with the inner cylindrical surface of the peripheral and hollow valve portion. Also several communication cavities, evenly distributed, may be practiced in said surface.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will be now described in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal section showing a double chamber syringe of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal section of the syringe of FIG. 1 showing the arrangement of elements and parts upon mixing of the components to be injected.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal section of the syringe of former figures showing the arrangement of elements and parts during injection of the mixture obtained.
FIG. 4 is an elevation perspective view from the upper base of the peripheral hollow valve portion of the valve assembly of the syringe of the invention.
FIG. 5 is a vertical section showing the same peripheral, hollow valve portion of the inner valve assembly of the double chamber syringe of the invention.
FIG. 6 is an elevation perspective view from the lower base of the peripheral hollow valve portion of the valve assembly of the syringe of the invention.
FIG. 7 is a lower plan view of the same peripheral valve portion of the valve assembly of the double chamber syringe of the invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the rigid inner valve portion of the valve assembly of the double chamber syringe of the invention.
FIG. 9 is a vertical section showing the same rigid inner valve portion of the valve assembly of the double chamber syringe of the invention.
FIG. 10 is a top plan view showing the same rigid, inner valve portion of FIG. 8 of the valve assembly of the double chamber syringe of the invention.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the peripheral, hollow valve portion in an alternative embodiment, shown along a vertical plane.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the inner, rigid valve portion according to a constructive alternative intended for acting with the portion shown in the former figure.
FIG. 13 is a longitudinal section showing a double chamber syringe, the valve assembly of which includes the constructive alternatives shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
FIGS. 14, 15 and 16 are cross sections showing a conventional syringe converted in a double chamber syringe by the addition of the valve assembly of the invention.
In all figures the same reference numerals correspond to the same or equivalent parts constituting the assembly, according to the example selected for explaining the syringe of the invention.
As may be seen in the figures, the syringe of the invention is comprised by a main body 1 which is a straight axis circular cylinder; the lower base 2 is open and includes the conventional cantilever annular flange 3 employed by the user as a support for acting plunger 10. The upper base 4 includes an injection coaxial hollow spout 5, which may be closed by a closure plug 6 (which avoids the contact of the liquid with the outside and the needle) which, along with annular flange 7 define a coupling means for placing the plugging cone 8 protecting the injection needle 9.
As may be seen in the three first figures, plunger 10 has an active head 11 acting as a sliding closure plug preventing outlet of liquid from the interior of the main cylindrical body 1 through said open base 2 of such body. To this end, said head 11 is made of elastomer and has annular flanges 12 bearing on the inner cylindrical surface of body 1 for providing tightness to such closure, further allowing the normal sliding of the plunger without undesired liquid losses.
The novelty of the invention resides in the special inner valve assembly formed by the peripheral, hollow valve portion 13 and the rigid inner valve portion 14. This assembly divides the interior of the main cylindrical body 1 into two variable volume chambers 15 and 16, which will be called proximal chamber 15 limited by said valve assembly and the base 4 of the main body, and distal chamber 16 limited by the valve assembly and the open base 2 of said main body 1.
As already known, said variable volume chambers 15 and 16 are of the kind used for housing two products separately, said products being mixed before the injection. In this regard, FIG. 1 shows the way in which said valve assembly 13, 14 maintains said chambers isolated one from the other; while FIG. 2 shows operation of these inner valve elements when the user displaces plunger 10 in a direction opposite to that of injection, indicated by arrow F; while FIG. 3 shows the way in which said valve elements operate when plunger 10 is displaced in the direction of injection, such as shown by arrow G. In fact, specially as seen in FIGS. 8, 9 and 10, the inner, solid valve portion 14, as well as its coaxial projecting portion 21, have annular flanges 17, 18, 19 and 20, three of which bear on the inner cylindrical surface of the peripheral portion, while the fourths flange 20 bears on the walls of the communication conduit 22 of valve portion 13.
In turn, this valve portion 13, apart from said communication conduit 22, has also annular flanges 23, 24 and 25 which, in this case, bear on the inner cylindrical surface of cylindrical body 1.
Turning to FIG. 2, when plunger 10 is displaced in the direction F, a depression is generated at the distal chamber 16 which causes the relative displacement of portion 14 relative to portion 13 and, consequently, passage of the liquid component housed in the proximal chamber 15 which enters, through the communication conduit 22 and after passing through transference cavities 26, towards the distal chamber 16 wherein the other component is located, thus producing mixture of both products.
With head 11 of plunger 10 housed in the position shown in FIG. 2, the user may stir the syringe until the proper mixture of the components is obtained.
Displacing plunger 10 in direction G, the first effect is that the mixture of the two components travels opposite to the direction indicated in the previous paragraph, passes first through transference cavities 26 and then, through conduit 22, enters into the proximal chamber 15.
Once the whole mixture is displaced to the proximal chamber 15, head 11 of plunger 10 pushes the solid portion 14 until the closure position shown in FIG. 3 is attained, i.e. blocking the communication conduit 22, the syringe being thus in condition of producing injection of the mixture through needle 9, merely removing the protecting sheath 8, and then continuing pushing the plunger 10 in the direction of injection G, since plug 6 displaces thus allowing outlet of liquid through the injection needle.
FIGS. 5 and 6 clearly show the inner, solid valve portion 14 of the valve assembly. The example described till now is that shown in FIG. 5, wherein the solid portion has a plurality of transference cavities 26; however, in some cases, a single transference cavity will suffice to obtain the desired transference.
A characteristic of the invention is that said transference cavities 26 are always located in the solid portion 14 and on tightening flanges 17 and 18.
FIGS. 11, 12 and 13 show that the inner valve assembly may carry out the function explained, with a constructive modification, which should be considered within the scope of the invention, being an equivalent resource. In this case, the hollow peripheral portion 13 has at least a cavity 27 in the inner face 28. It is clear that such cavity 27 acts as a transference communication, allowing fluid passage from and towards conduit 22 when the solid portion 14 is displaced towards the distal chamber 16. In this case, it is not required that solid portion 14 be provided with said cavities 26.
According to the invention, when the solid portion 14 is in the closure position, housed inside the hollow portion 13, said cavity 27 is at a level lower to that of tightening flange 19.
FIG. 11 shows the alternative of including a plurality of cavities 27, under the same constructive conditions as above, this alternative being foreseen for optimizing the valve operation in some cases of more viscous mixtures.
Further, FIGS. 14, 15 and 16 show that the same valve means may be used in conventional syringes and in those syringes that, due to their shape, do not admit coupling of the needle, for avoiding direct injection, the plugging cone 30 of which is blocked by an upper plug 29. Said plug should be merely hand removed, the needle placed and the spout (of special shape) introduced into one of the tubes of a diluent serum bag, then proceeding with injection of the mixture. It is to be noted that the valve assembly may be installed through the open base 2 of the syringe body without requiring any modification.
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It's still unclear what it will contain: the latest song lyrics, political ramblings or avant garde-prose… but Radiohead is set to release a single edition newspaper next week: The Universal Sigh. Slated for distribution at select locations around the world on March 28th (or on the 29th in the US and Canada), the free hard copy work is being announced as a commemorative piece to the bands new album, The King of Limbs. On the dedicated Universal Sigh website, readers are being encouraged to "post pictures of themselves and their friends reading the newspaper in locations diverse and unusual." Also promised: "There will be other stuff too, but we haven't thought of it yet."
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As per reports, it has been revealed that a group of scientists from the US has found a new species of frog. Evolutionary biologist Cathy Newman said that the discovery was a surprise for her as well as for her colleagues.
She narrated her story of discovery, and she was of the view that she asked her collaborators in New Jersey to collect tissue samples of the southern leopard frog. In turn, she got to know about a total new species of frog.
Joanna Burger, a University professor in the Division of Life Sciences who helped Cathy in discovering the new species, said that this new species might be present in the community for a long time. However, they missed an opportunity to detect them.
The new species of frog has entirely different set of genes and is brown color and a distinct mating call. The frog closely resembles with leopard frog so there are chances that it's the reason why they missed an opportunity to detect this new specie.
One of the things which amazed scientists was that the frog was found in an urban environment, which is not all the breeding environment for frogs. They will need to do conduct a further research in the matter, said Burger.
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Jude chats about his latest film, 'Side Effects' with Capital FM's Dino & Pete. Listen to the interview below!
'Side Effects' came to Blu-ray and DVD combo pack on May 21, 2013 allowing fans to enjoy this thriller from the comfort of their own home, and I have made screencaptures of the film which you can now see in our gallery.
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'I'm 40! I'm an adult!" shouts Jude Law. "Aren't I?" We hold these truths to be self-evident, I reply, as the actor, laughing, stares across the table with those adorable baby blues and more hair than's fair. "But," he says more quietly, "part of me thinks I can't play a doctor. Who would come to me?"
You've got to be kidding. Who wouldn't come to Dr Jude? In Steven Soderbergh's film Side Effects, Law plays an Englishman in New York, a slimy limey of a pill-dispensing psychiatrist who becomes entangled in murder, drug switcheroos, a risible lesbian insider trading scam and lots more vaguely voguish, putatively Hitchkockian hokum before the credits. Astute critics have compared this performance with the one Law gave in the 2004 film I Heart Huckabees, where he played a shallow business exec in psychic meltdown. "The de-smugging of Jude Law is yet again a dramatic motor to swear by," wrote the Daily Telegraph. Quite so: seeing Dr Jude losing his Brit cool when wrong-footed by faux-innocent Rooney Mara or handbagged by crackers shrink Catherine Zeta-Jones is worth the price of admission alone.
We're sitting in a conference room at the Guardian in London's Kings Cross. For an hour his PR chaperones have left him alone with the clown who once inadvertently cycled into the canal we can see from the window. If Law sacks his minders later, that would be understandable.
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Poor Selena Gomez can't catch a break these days. First she has to deal with the increasingly ugly off-and-on paternity suit against her boyfriend Justin Bieber. Plus her new puppy Baylor is recovering from a bad case of ODing on rocks. And if this all wasn't rough enough, a California judge just dismissed the case against her super-scary stalker.
Illinois native Thomas Brodnicki was accused of stalking the Disney star between July and October of this year. The 46-year-old told his therapist that he is obsessed with meeting Selena, and claims to have had conversations with God about killing her. Despite this damning evidence, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Edmund Clarke Jr. ruled yesterday that the stalker "lacked specific intent" to cause the actress anxiety or fear and has thrown the case out. Err…isn't stalking still stalking, regardless of intent? We're not lawyers, but this seems to set an interesting new legal precedent we'll call "It's OK To Do Whatever The Hell You Want, As Long As You Didn't Mean To Upset Anybody."
So where do you go when your stalker is freed, your dog is sick, and your boyfriend is being publicly accused of knocking up some rando? Into the loving and self-deprecating arms of Ellen DeGeneres, of course! Selena swung by the talk show host yesterday and opened up about her troubles. "It's not easy," she admitted when asked about Justin's paternity woes. But she got some relief that the suit seemed extremely flimsy, and the general view is that it's all lies. "It's good to just kind of be good," she said. We're glad she's finding some equilibrium in this situation.
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Grimsby Town: Alan Buckley makes Mariners return to join coaching staff
Posted: June 14, 2012|
ALAN Buckley is to make a sensational return to Grimsby Town and help bring through the next generation of young Mariners.
The Grimsby Telegraph can reveal that the Mariners' most successful manager has agreed to join the coaching staff at Town's School of Excellence in what will be his fourth spell at the club.
Buckley, who led the Mariners to promotion on three occasions during his time in the Blundell Park hotseat, will manage the club's newly formed under-17s squad.
The new outfit is designed to bridge the gap between schoolboy and youth team football.
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He will also work the club's existing youth coaches to pass on knowledge and experience from a career that saw him become one of only a select group managers to take charge of over 1,000 competitive matches.
Speaking to the Telegraph after the move was officially confirmed, he said: "I'm delighted to be back and involved with the terrific youth set-up that we have here.
"When I was asked to come along and help out, I was only too pleased to accept.
"I'm not here to tread on the toes of the coaches that are already here.
"I'm just here to do everything I can to help develop the club's young players.
"Over the years, we have produced lots and lots of young players starting with John McDermott and Mark Lever through to players like Gary Croft.
"At various stages in this club's history, we have always had cycles of young players coming through and that needs to continue.
"I know that there are a lot of rumours and doubt around the future of club's youth set-up.
"Hopefully me being involved shows that it is far from falling out of operation, it is actually growing and I'm here to help with that.
Head of Youth Robbie Stockdale and School of Excellence manager Adam Smith were delighted to have Buckley on board.
Stockdale said: "We're really pleased that Alan has taken us up on our offer to get involved with the youth set-up.
"He is a manager that's been in charge of over a thousand games during his career.
"The experiences that he has and the track record that he brings is second to none.
"The under 17s team that Alan will be managing and forming is such an important age group for young footballers. It will bridge the gap between schoolboy and youth team football which is such a big step, so to have Alan working with players at that age will be fantastic.
"Hopefully people will see that we are moving forward and not standing still and looking to improve in every way that we can."
Adam added: "To have been able to bring Alan back to the club is fantastic news for everyone.
"His experience and knowledge will be a huge benefit to all of our players and staff."


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Superb product. I've had lessons and forever buying new clubs, but knowing your exact yardages has saved me more shots than anything. Very simple to use. Just turn it on when you get to the course and the Garmin will load the course you are at and is ready to go. Battery life is the only very minor bugbear, (i've had 36 holes out of it so not a problem as long as you remember to charge fully prior to a round.)
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updates needed more frequently.
By hooker
from leeds
About Me Enthusiast
Comments about Garmin Approach S1 Golf GPS Watch:
Needs updating more frequently on courses that have had green changes.I have been waiting two years on my home course for that to happen .Still waiting.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Everyone should have one!
By Steve
from Stratford-upon-Avon
About Me Casual User
This equipment is brilliant, accurate measurements, quick and easy to use. Great for golf, jogging, cycling or walking. The only negatives are battery life and condensation on those wet golf days! Well worth the money.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The Best for Many Reasons
By Colonel
from Alsager Golf & Country Club
I believe it's the best Golf GPS on the market.All the Pro's that everyone else mentions.I have never known it to "steam up" and i've used it in all weathers (300+ rounds).However, I do have issues with it's "100% accuracy" (I can stand on, say, the 150 yard marker one day and it indicate 150yds, then the next day it can be 154yds. which slightly affects your confidence, but are we THAT good for that to matter THAT much?
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By John G
from Northampton
So, so simple to use. Turn it on and it finds satellite then the Course that you are at, just select and away you go. Front , middle or back of each green.Gives yardages even if on adjacent fairways, just ensure hole number is correct or use up or down for hole selection. Can also switch to check the time and then straight back to the hole you are on. Awesome. Battery does 36 holes .
By Batchworth Del
from London
Simple to use and ultra convenient
By El Erizo Grande
from MK
Easy to use and always there when you need it as it's strapped to your wrist. If you stray onto an adjacent fairway, the device will assume that you are playing that hole and show distances for that hole. Contrary to what a previous reviewer claimed, you do not have to close down the GPS functionality and fire it up again when this happens, you just press the "up" or "down" button to reset it to the correct hole. It is rather bulky but I only notice this when looking at it, never when playing a shot. It needs recharging after every round and takes about 100 minutes to do so. I have never had any condensation problems with my device.
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Incredibly useful and discrete
By golfmad
from Exeter
Incredibly useful and simple to use. I'm an ok golfer playing off 11 and this helps with club selection and confidence. Does it all by itself, discretely with no stopping to press buttons or looking through a lense, but can easily move forward and back between holes manually if required - so can even measure 'cross-country' distances. Also like being able to measure shot length when you've hit that Sunday best drive.
Cheap and poor build quality
By Sanchez27
from Scotland
Less than 2 weeks after purchase, the watch is broken: it won't switch on or charge. I used it once, and didn't even get a chance to use it on a golf course. Garmin talk a good talk, but their build quality and reliability leave a lot to be desired. My friends experienced similar issues, but I decided to give it a go - more the fool me. My advice, stick to a Bushnell or Skycaddie.
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Good product but has drawbacks
By Wriggaa
from Southport
A really good product [...], however, the screen steams up very easily and this makes it difficult to read.The watch style design makes it really easy to use and on the whole, the product does exactly what it says on the box, however, Garmin need to sort out the recognised issue of the steaming up.
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By Dave
from Suffolk
Great size and accuracy, absolutely convenient, especially 150 yard in but battery is really only 18 holes and the charging method is silly.I had a second hand one but that suffered from condensation (it was just out of guarantee grrrr....) and it became unusable. I liked it though & purchased a brand new one, but on its first outing that did exactly the same - really irritating...so I wouldn't recommend one I'm afraid. Google it, a common fault with these.
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan
After getting expelled from yet another school for yet another clash with mythological monsters only he can see, twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is taken to Camp Half-Blood, where he finally learns the truth about his unique abilities: He is a demigod, half human, half immortal. Even more stunning: His father is the Greek god Poseidon, ruler of the sea, making Percy one of the most powerful demigods alive. There's little time to process this news. All too soon, a cryptic prophecy from the Oracle sends Percy on his first quest, a mission to the Underworld to prevent a war among the gods of Olympus.
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Esperanza Rising
Pam Munoz Ryan
Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
Frightful's Mountain
Jean Craighead George
Sam Gribley has been told that it is illegal to harbor an endangered bird, so when his beloved falcon, Frightful, comes home, he has to let her go. But Frightful doesn't know how to live alone in the wild. She can't feed herself, mate, brood chicks, or migrate. Frightful struggles to survive and learns to enjoy her new freedom. But she feels a bond with Sam that can never be broken, and more than anything else, she wants to return to him.
The sequel to My Side of the Mountain and On the Far Side of the Mountain from Newbery Medal-winning author Jean Craighead George.
Laurence Yep
In this Newbery Honor Book, Moon Shadow is eight years old when he sails from China to join his father, Windrider, in America. Windrider lives in San Francisco and makes his living doing laundry. Father and son have never met.
But Moon Shadow grows to love and respect his father and to believe in his wonderful dream. And Windrider, with Moon Shadow's help, is willing to endure the mockery of the other Chinese, the poverty, the separation from his wife and country, even the great earthquake, to make his dream come true.
Inspired by the account of a Chinese immigrant who made a flying machine in 1909, Laurence Yep's historical novel beautifully portrays the rich traditions of the Chinese community as it made its way in a hostile new world.
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds, their actions cover the range of godly--and mortal--personalities.
The D'Aulaires' illustrations have a memorable quality: once pored over, they will never leave the minds of the viewer. Decades later, the name Gaea will still evoke the soft green picture of lovely Mother Earth, her body hills and valleys and her eyes blue lakes reflecting the stars of her husband, Uranus the sky. No child is too young to appreciate the myths that have built the foundation for much of the world's art and literature over the centuries.
The Most Beautiful Roof in the World
Kathryn Lasky
Journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet's least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems--the rain-forest canopy.
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A warm, intimate portrait of Jackie Robinson, America's sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique insider: his only daughter.
Sharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. The author explores the fascinating circumstances surrounding Jackie Robinson's breakthrough. She also tells the off-the-field story of Robinson's hard-won victories and the inspiring effect he had on his family, his community. . . his country! Includes never-before-published letters by Jackie Robinson, as well as photos from the Robinson family archives.
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The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.
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John Green
When Margo Roth Spiegelman beckons Quentin Jacobsen in the middle of the night—dressed like a ninja and plotting an ingenious campaign of revenge—he follows her. Margo's always planned extravagantly, and, until now, she's always planned solo. After a lifetime of loving Margo from afar, things are finally looking up for Q . . . until day breaks and she has vanished. Always an enigma, Margo has now become a mystery. But there are clues. And they're for Q.
Printz Medalist John Green returns with the trademark brilliant wit and heart-stopping emotional honesty that have inspired a new generation of readers.
Eleanor & Park
Rainbow Rowell
"Eleanor & Park reminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love with a girl, but also what it's like to be young and in love with a book."—John Green, The New York Times Book Review
Bono met his wife in high school, Park says.
So did Jerry Lee Lewis, Eleanor answers.
I'm not kidding, he says.
You should be, she says, we're 16.
What about Romeo and Juliet?
Shallow, confused, then dead.
I love you, Park says.
Wherefore art thou, Eleanor answers.
I'm not kidding, he says.
You should be.
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Kody Keplinger
Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn't think she's the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She's also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her "Duffy," she throws her Coke in his face.
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The Queen of the Tearling
Erika Johansen
Magic, adventure, mystery, and romance combine in this epic debut in which a young princess must reclaim her dead mother's throne, learn to be a ruler—and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her.
On her nineteenth birthday, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, raised in exile, sets out on a perilous journey back to the castle of her birth to ascend her rightful throne. Plain and serious, a girl who loves books and learning, Kelsea bears little resemblance to her mother, the vain and frivolous Queen Elyssa. But though she may be inexperienced and sheltered, Kelsea is not defenseless: Around her neck hangs the Tearling sapphire, a jewel of immense magical power; and accompanying her is the Queen's Guard, a cadre of brave knights led by the enigmatic and dedicated Lazarus. Kelsea will need them all to survive a cabal of enemies who will use every weapon—from crimson-caped assassins to the darkest blood magic—to prevent her from wearing the crown.Despite her royal blood, Kelsea feels like nothing so much as an insecure girl, a child called upon to lead a people and a kingdom about which she knows almost nothing. But what she discovers in the capital will change everything, confronting her with horrors she never imagined. An act of singular daring will throw Kelsea's kingdom into tumult, unleashing the vengeance of the tyrannical ruler of neighboring Mortmesne: the Red Queen, a sorceress possessed of the darkest magic. Now Kelsea will begin to discover whom among the servants, aristocracy, and her own guard she can trust.
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Grandfather Gandhi
Arun Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi's grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace.
How could he—a Gandhi—be so easy to anger?
One thick, hot day, Arun Gandhi travels with his family to Grandfather Gandhi's village.
Silence fills the air—but peace feels far away for young Arun. When an older boy pushes him on the soccer field, his anger fills him in a way that surely a true Gandhi could never imagine. Can Arun ever live up to the Mahatma? Will he ever make his grandfather proud?
In this remarkable personal story, Arun Gandhi, with Bethany Hegedus, weaves a stunning portrait of the extraordinary man who taught him to live his life as light. Evan Turk brings the text to breathtaking life with his unique three-dimensional collage paintings.
Bats at the Ballgame
Brian Lies
Hurry up! Come one'come all! We're off to watch the bats play ball! You'll never forget your first game: the green so green, the presence of heroes past, and togetherness with family and friends, rooting for the home team. But you think humans are the only ones who enjoy America's national pastime? Grab your bat'the other kind'and your mitt, and join these captivating bats as they flutter off to watch their all-stars compete. How about a mothdog? Or some Cricket Jack? In sweeping compositions that transport fans to the rightside-up and upside-down world of bats at play, Brian Lies treats us to a whole new ballgame.
Freckleface Strawberry Best Friends Forever
Julianne Moore
Freckleface Strawberry and Windy Pants Patrick are as different as can be-but that doesn't stop them from being the best of friends. After all, they have a lot of important things in common, like having families and liking recess and loving books. But the rest of the kids don't see it that way. They think that girls and boys are just too different to be friends. So one day, Freckleface decides NOT to play with Windy Pants Patrick. And he decides not to play with her. And nothing really changes . . . or does it? She still eats lunch and plays and reads books-and so does he. So why don't those things feel fun anymore?
The Emperor's New Clothes
Now available in a deluxe, affordable paperback and compact disc package comes the hip, hilarious retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale reimagined by an all-star cast. Each celebrity has created a character with a uniquely recognizable celebrity personality. And each character is lavishly illustrated by an acclaimed artist. The accompanying compact disc brings the story to life with music, sound effects, and all the humor and dramatic flair of the celebrity authors' finest performances-in a one-of-a-kind audio event for the entire family.
The Frogs and Toads All Sang
Arnold Lobel
From Caldecott Medalist Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) comes a brand-new collection of rhyming stories about frogs and toads. Discovered by his daughter, Adrianne Lobel, The Frogs and Toads All Sang has the same warmth, compassion, and humor that is found in his best-loved work. Brimming with sweet silliness, this new book reminds us why Arnold Lobel's characters continue to be so popular years after debut.
Ordinary Oscar
Laura Adkins
Oscar no longer wants to be just another ordinary snail. He's bored and wants some excitement. Oscar wants to be FAMOUS! But when a fairy godsnail appears to make his dream come true, Oscar learns to be careful what he wishes for. . . .
This hilarious tale about the ups and downs of celebrity is anything but ordinary.
Linus the Vegetarian T-Rex
Robert Neubecker
Ruth Ann Mackenzie knows everything about dinosaurs. She knows their names. She knows when they lived. And she certainly knows what they ate. So when she meets Linus, a towering, toothy T. rex who prefers picking vegetables to preying on his herbivorous neighbors, she's not sure what to think. Is something wrong with Linus? Or does Ruth Ann maybe, just maybe, not know everything there is to know about dinosaurs?
Dino lovers young and old will delight in this picture book chock-full of prehistoric personality—and don't forget to search for the naughty velociraptor duo hidden throughout the book!
Myths of the Norsemen
Roger Lancelyn Green
The great Norse sagas, full of adventures, magic, and heroic deeds--Yggdrasill the World Tree, Odin's wanderings, Thor's hammer, the death of Baldur, Freya the bride, the vision of Ragnarok--these are tales told since time immemorial. Peopled with Frost Giants and Valkyries, Norns and all the gods of Asgard, Myths of the Norsemen brings to life the harsh but exciting world of the old Norsemen.
Tales of the Greek Heroes
Roger Lancelyn Green
Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world?the adventures of Perseus, the labors of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts?are vividly retold in this single, connected narrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming of the Immortals to the first fall of Troy. With fresh dialogue and a brisk pace, the myths of this version are enthrallingly vivid.
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August 5, 2015
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 24, 2013) -- Jon Davis and Lance Miles each had two hits and three RBIs as top-seeded Kansas State scored five runs in the ninth inning to beat Baylor 13-9 Friday at the Big 12 tournament.
Davis put the Wildcats (41-16) ahead 10-9 with a two-run single and R.J. Santigate added an RBI single before Miles had a two-run single of his own. Kansas State, the regular-season champion, will face fourth-seeded Oklahoma on Saturday for a spot in Sunday's championship game.
Steve DalPorto drove in three runs, and Cal Towey and Jake Miller had two RBIs apiece for Baylor (27-27), which was eliminated from title contention.
Gerardo Esquivel (1-2) pitched the final 1 2-3 innings for Kansas State for the win.
Ryan Smith (2-4), the fourth of six Baylor pitchers, took the loss.
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Introduction / History
The Red Tai live along the banks of the Red River, which winds through the high valleys of northeastern Laos near the border of northern Vietnam. The Red Tai's name comes from the Red River.
Centuries ago, the Red Tai lived in China. Relentless pressure by the Chinese gradually forced them southward. Eventually they settled along the Red and Black Rivers, where they found themselves in the landlocked country of Laos and completely dependent on others to survive. Laos endured years of invasions, a series of land wars, and then a French colonial possession. Now an independent country, Laos has good relations with all of its neighbors, including countries such as Russia and the United States. However, the lack of an outlet to the sea means it is still dependent on outsiders.
The Red Tai speak a tonal language, Tai Daeng. They are members of a larger cultural linguistic group of Tai peoples that includes the Laotians, the Shan, and others.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Red Tai are extremely polite, respectful, and hospitable. Their children are brought up to respect those of a higher rank and to become self-reliant individuals. Age is highly respected in Red Tai society. Type of occupation, wealth, and place and type of residence follow age in terms of respect and rank. Rural farmers rank below craftsmen, merchants, and city government officials; and clergy are a separate group.
Families are the core of Red Tai society. In rural areas, the entire immediate family lives together with mutual respect for each other. A young married couple may live with the wife's family until they can establish their own home. Although the father is considered the head of the family, Red Tai husbands and wives appear to have a harmonious relationship. In fact, the Red Tai are distinguished by an almost equal division of labor by sex. Both men and women plow, fish, cook, tend to the babies, clean house, and wash clothes.
The Red Tai live in small, self-governing villages that are usually contained in a single valley. Each village is under the control of the chao muong, or prince, to whom the commoners pay taxes. Although the Red Tai are Laotian citizens, they have very little say so in the government.
Most of the Red Tai live on small valley farms. Wet-rice, the major crop, supplies both a food staple and a cash crop. Many of the Red Tai work as blacksmiths. This is an important occupation, especially in villages along trade routes. The construction of new roads has helped increase accessibility to the rural areas, which is opening new opportunities for the Red Tai. Improved highways also allow the government more effective control and make services more readily available to the rural dwellers.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Almost all of the Red Tai combine folk animism (belief that non-living objects have spirits) with Buddhism. They worship various spirits and objects, and also believe that people have "multiple personal souls." They hold ceremonies for "recalling" the souls because they believe that this will strengthen the individual personality. The Red Tai believe in spirits of the dead, the natural world, the political world, various localities, etc.
More than one-third of Red Tai are Buddhists. They are followers of Buddha ("the enlightened one") and seek to eliminate suffering and improve their future by gaining merit in pursuit of perfect peace, or nirvana. They believe that merit can be acquired through feeding monks, donating to temples, and attending worship services.
Traditionally, each village has its own Buddhist temple or monastery. The young men usually attend the village monasteries for about three months to study Buddhism.
What Are Their Needs?
The Red Tai are almost completely unreached with the Gospel. There is a great need for more evangelistic tools in the Tai Daeng language.
Prayer Points
* Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into Laos to minister to the needs of the Red Tai.
* Pray that God will raise up prayer teams to break up the soil through worship and intercession.
* Ask God to strengthen, encourage, and protect the small number of Red Tai Christians.
* Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Red Tai towards Christians so that they will be receptive to the Gospel.
* Ask the Lord to bring forth a triumphant Red Tai church for the glory of His name!
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Implementation of schemes through Samagra portal
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Bhopal, January 20, 2014 (Ataullah Faizan): The state government has decided to implement Mukhyamantri Kanyadan and Nikah Yojana through Samagra portal. Applicants will fill up various sets of information on the application form given on the portal for availing benefit of the scheme. Madhya Pradesh Social Security Mission has issued detailed guidelines and directives regarding this. Now, Samagra ID of girl and her family and Aadhar number will be registered on the portal for availing benefit of the scheme. Besides, particulars of girl's caste certificate issued by SDO will also have to be provided apart from her bank account number, name of bank branch, IFSC code, girl's age certificate and guardian's mobile number. The Social Justice Department has directed to implement this scheme through Samagra portal.
Now, all marriage progammes held after December 31, 2013 and details of beneficiaries will be uploaded on Samagra portal. Now, couples will get singed marriage certificates downloaded from the portal. It is noteworthy that under the scheme, financial assistance is provided for marriage of marriageable girls, widows and abandoned women of the poor, destitute and needy families.
Now, assistance amount for girls getting married in mass marriage programmes has been increased from Rs. 13 thousand to Rs. 16 thousand for household things. Besides, it has been decided to deposit Rs. 6 thousand in fixed account of concerning girl for 5 years. In this way, every girl getting married under the scheme will get Rs. 22 thousand. Now, Rs. 3 thousand instead of Rs. 2 thousand will be given to organizations holding mass marriage functions. The orders have come into force with effect from January 1, 2014.
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ROSEVILLE, CA - Long-time Roseville coach and former construction company owner Rick Hitch died Sunday while climbing at the 23,000 foot level of Mt. Everest.
Hitch had climbed the highest peaks on six continents and was trying to climb Mt. Everest to complete all seven peaks, known as the Seven Summits.
He collapsed as he was nearing Camp 3 on the mountain, and companions tried to revive him for 45 minutes. A cause of death is not known, but his family said he may have had a heart attack or suffered a pulmonary embolism.
"Everything that he did, he gave it 100 percent because he would've never been satisfied if he hadn't felt that he gave it everything that he had," Rick's wife of 23 years Loretta Hitch said.
Loretta had been trekking in the Himalayas with Rick as he acclimated for his climb.
"We considered each other soulmates. We did everything together," Loretta said.
Loretta had returned to Roseville on April 18 as Rick continued to prepare.
Hitch had owned a successful construction company for many years and was well-known as a coach in the Roseville community. He had been coach or assistant coach on 29 different soccer, softball and swimming teams over the years.
"He loved life. He wanted to live life to its utmost," Loretta said.
Although very successful as a soccer coach, Loretta said her husband believed there were more important things than winning.
"'Know the path that you want to take and the sacrifices that you're willing to give for that, because you're going to have to work hard in order to reach your goal,'" Loretta said Rick would tell his players.
Hitch was going to 55 during his climb up Everest.
Loretta said the family had discussed the risks.
"And I said, the question that you need to ask yourself is if you don't do it, will you go through life regretting that decision?" Loretta said. "And he said, 'Yes I would. I would regret not giving it a try.'"


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If it has wheels, you can race it. Mike Haag keeps you up to speed on the racing scene in and around South Texas in his Motorsports blog.
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Calallen's Chapman earns Lifetime Achievement Award from Hooks
Chapman has 810 career wins and three state championships at Calallen
CORPUS CHRISTI - Calallen coach Steve Chapman will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Eighth South Texas Winter Baseball Banquet on Jan. 25, the Corpus Christi Hooks announced Tuesday.
"When the topic of Calallen baseball comes up, thoughts immediately turn to consistent excellence," Hooks president Ken Schrom said. "Steve has done a remarkable job of building one of the nation's elite programs.
"Last year we honored Steve Castillo of John Paul II and two years ago Gene Kasprzyk of Sinton was our selection. Those two and coach Chapman are giants in the history of Texas high school baseball."
Chapman's honor highlights an evening that includes the South Texas Pre-Season High School All-Star Teams in baseball and softball, the Matt Beveridge Award, the Collegiate and Pro Players of 2011, the Hooks Players of the Year and the High School Coaches of the Year. Chapman is a double winner, landing large-school Coach of the Year recognition. Castillo is small-school Coach of the Year and Texas Rangers reliever Mike Adams repeats as Pro Player of the Year.
Other honorees will be announced next month.
In 29 years at Calallen, Chapman has 810 career wins, which ranks him fourth all-time among Texas high school coaches.
He has won three state championships (2000, 2005 and 2008) and has been to 12 state tournaments, including last season when he went 39-6 and lost to Wichita Falls Rider in the state championship game.
Castillo, the small-school coach of the year, won his second straight state title at John Paul last season. The Centurions went 36-5-1 and Castillo was named the Caller-Times' All-South Texas coach of the year.
Adams, the professional player of the year, went 2-0 with a 3.24 earned-run average in 11 postseason appearances. The former Sinton High School and Texas A&M-Kingsville standout went 5-4 with a 1.47 ERA during the regular season with the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers.
The Coastal Bend's annual baseball celebration is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Omni Bayfront Hotel. Tickets are $50 and go on sale beginning Jan. 5 at the Whataburger Field box office. To order by phone, call 561-4665.
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MADISON - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that Christopher Waggoner, 44, was committed in Monroe County Circuit Court under the state's sexually violent person law.
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Michael J. McAlpine ordered Waggoner's commitment after Waggoner waived his right to trial and stipulated to commitment under the Wisconsin's sexually violent person law. Waggoner was ordered committed to the custody of the Department of Health Services for the purpose of sex offender treatment and control.
Waggoner was convicted in 1996 of one count of first degree sexual assault of a child, one count of second degree sexual assault and three counts of second degree sexual assault of a child for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl, two thirteen-year-old girls, and a fourteen-year-old girl.
The state's petition alleged that Waggoner suffers from mental conditions that predispose him to engage in acts of sexual violence. The petition also alleges that Waggoner is dangerous as his mental disorders make it likely that he will engage in future acts of sexual violence.
Chapter 980 of the Wisconsin Statues relates to the control, care and treatment of sexually violent persons. Under Wisconsin law, a person may be subject to a civil commitment when the person has been convicted of a sexually violent offense, has a mental disorder, and is dangerous to others because the mental disorder makes it likely he or she will commit further acts of sexual violence. A civil commitment is defined in Wisconsin law as commitment to the custody and care of the Department of Health Services for control, care and treatment until the person is no longer considered sexually violent.
Waggoner was scheduled to be released from prison on March 31, 2009. After the commitment petition was filed by the state he was instead transferred to secure custody in a Department of Health Services institution while awaiting resolution of the court proceedings.
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Hedgehog on the walk
International Summer School on Advanced Computer Architecture and Compilation for Embedded Systems when I bumped into this Italian hedgehog on my way to breakfast. (HiPEAC, the organization behind the summer school is using Drupal for their website.)
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This picture is so funny!
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That's fantabulous. If this was Flickr I would have been wishing I could add *two* favorite stars.
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August 4, 2006
Hedgehog seems to be saying "You can all kiss my b*tt, I'm outta here"...


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Cimba Solutions is a sole proprietorship in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area specializing in the development of web-based software applications. I am a Java developer by profession with eleven years of experience in the airline and weather industries. I have worked with both web front-end and server-side applications with technologies such as HTML, XML/JDOM, CSS, Struts, Cocoon, JDBC, JavaMail, and iBATIS.
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Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Boston Red Sox recalled outfielder/infielder Mookie Betts from Triple-A Pawtucket prior to Monday's game against the Angels.
Betts returns for his third stint with the Red Sox this season. In his previous two stints, he played in 13 games and hit .244 (10-for-41) with two doubles, one home run and two RBI.
To make room for Betts on the 25-man roster, Boston optioned outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to Pawtucket. He hit .216 with 19 doubles, one home run, 30 RBI and 45 runs scored in 112 games.
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Compact, light and easy to use garden tiller with a powerful 450 series Briggs and Stratton engine and robust steel frame. Ideal for the preparation of soil prior to planting, seeding or turfing. The 38cm width is suitable for large areas but also convenient for inter-row weeding or aerating without damaging existing crops.
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8 Companies Play Growing Role in Northern Michigan Economy
Graceland Fruit
Founded on a quiet back road of Benzie County, back in 1973, Graceland Fruit has grown to become one of the world's largest providers of infused dried fruit, like cherries, cranberries, and blueberries. This Northern Michigan company, still entirely in Benzie, now has two plants there and employs about 190 people, says Doug Rath, human resources manager. The company's growth line leveled off in 2012, when 90 percent of the cherry crop in Northern Michigan failed following a freakishly early spring warm-up and then a hard frost that killed the too-early buds. To keep people employed and the cash flowing, Graceland rushed to bring in more cranberry business and, remarkably, did not lay off any workers.
Assuming spring 2013 is kinder to Northern Michigan fruit, Graceland should see a growth year. The company has two production lines, which are both operating near capacity, so growth strategies will focus on working to be more efficient, bringing some dormant equipment into production, and putting more product through those lines. Rath expects hiring to result as the company sees moderate but steady growth- possibly four to eight positions in 2013- and as longtime employees begin to retire in coming years. The company will be looking for people with problem-solving attitudes and mechanical aptitude.
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August 05, 2015
Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical that intertwines classic fairytales, got a playful new dramatic context from British directors Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel in Central Park. The Shakespeare in the Park production opened August 9, 2012 at the Delacorte Theater.
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The Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge will temporarily open Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to release a barge which was unable to depart Irondequoit Bay with the placement of the outlet bridge due to Hurricane Sandy.
The barge was scheduled to leave the Bay on November 1, but was not able to due to unfavorable conditions. To let this vessel through, the bridge will be closed to traffic at 9 a.m. Monday.
At 2 p.m., the bridge will close to boaters for the remainder of the season.


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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Charleston Southern Universitys School of Education will host the third annual diversity conference on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Strom Thurmond Center, on the second floor in the Gold Room.
Dr. Robert Rohm, president of Personality Insights Inc., will be the guest speaker.
Rohm is a corporate trainer and keynote speaker recognized for his expertise in team building and human behavior. He will lead participants through a personality inventory that will help them to learn about their personality and how best to work with others.
Diversity encompasses many facets of a person, said CSU School of Education associate professor Cynthia Putman. It is about more than just ethnicity or cultural issues. Dr. Rohm provides an interesting, energetic, and fun approach to learning how to improve your interactions with others, regardless of your personality type.
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Youth Group
TRSTY is Temple Rodef Shalom's youth group for our high school students (grades 9 thorugh 12). We have many events throughout the year that work to build lifelong friendships, Jewish identity, and community among our teens. It is a very fun and exciting way to meet other Jewish teens as we do everything from white water rafting, to Shabbat services, to going to sports games!
Membership is FREE for Lil TRSTY and TRSTY 56 for TRS members and just $36 for Jr. TRSTY and TRSTY. To become a member of Jr. TRSTY or TRSTY, please fill out the Membership Form and mail it with a check for $36 to the Temple, attention Mark Gutman.
Who: All TRS 9th-12th graders
What: TRSTY's kickoff event of the year, our Regressive Dinner! We will be stopping at 3 of our TRSTY board members' houses for delicious courses and get the chance to meet new TRS friends and make new ones as well!
When: September 13th, from 6:00-8:30PM
Where: Meet at TRS, we will be taking a bus to three different houses then returning to TRS at 8:30.
What to bring: Casual clothes, and an empty stomach!
RSVP for the TRSTY Regressive Dinner.
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