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Caput succedaneum
Caput succedaneum is swelling of the scalp in a newborn. It is most often brought on by pressure from the uterus or vaginal wall during a head-first (vertex) delivery.
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A caput succedaneum is more likely to form during a long or hard delivery. It is more common after the membranes have broken. This is because the amniotic sac is no longer providing a cushion for the baby's head. Vacuum extraction done during a difficult birth can also increase the chances of a caput succedaneum.
A caput succedaneum may be detected by prenatal ultrasound even before labor or delivery begins. It has been found as early as 31 weeks of pregnancy. Very often, this is due to an early rupture of the membranes or too little amniotic fluid. It is less likely that a caput will form if the membranes stay intact.
- Soft, puffy swelling on the scalp in a newborn infant
- Possible bruising or color change on the scalp swelling
- Swelling that may extend to both sides of the scalp
- Swelling that is most often seen on the portion of the head which presented first
- Increase in molding of the bones of the head
Signs and tests
The doctor will look at the swelling to confirm that it is a caput succedaneum. No other testing is needed.
No treatment is needed. The problem usually goes away on its own within a few days.
Expectations (prognosis)
Complete recovery can be expected. The scalp will go back to a normal shape.
Complications may include a yellow color to the skin (jaundice).
Calling your health care provider
Most of the time, the problem is noticed right after birth. You do not need to call your doctor unless you have other questions.
Mangurten HH. Birth Injuries. In: Fanaroff AA, Martin RJ, eds. Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: Diseases of the Fetus and Infant. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010.
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Lake of Fire (film)
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Lake of Fire is a 2006 documentary film directed by Tony Kaye that graphically depicts abortion in the United States. It features Noam Chomsky, Peter Singer, Alan Dershowitz, Nat Hentoff and Randall Terry.
The documentary was filmed entirely in black and white. It opened in September 2006 in Toronto.
Critical reception[edit]
The film received very positive reviews from critics. As of January 6, 2008, the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 94% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 47 reviews.[1] Metacritic reported the film had an average score of 83 out of 100, based on 15 reviews.[2]
On November 19, 2007, Lake of Fire was named by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as one of 15 films on its documentary feature Oscar shortlist, but it did not receive a nomination.[3]
Top ten lists[edit]
The film appeared on several critics' top ten lists of the best films of 2007.[4]
- 3rd - Scott Foundas, LA Weekly (tied with 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days)
- 4th - Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York
- 4th - Ella Taylor, LA Weekly (tied with 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days)
- 6th - Scott Tobias, The A.V. Club
- 10th - Ty Burr, The Boston Globe
- ^ "Lake of Fire - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
- ^ "Lake of Fire (2007): Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
- ^ "Shortlist for docu Oscar unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
- ^ "Metacritic: 2007 Film Critic Top Ten Lists". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2008-01-02. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
External links[edit]
- Lake of Fire at the Internet Movie Database
- Lake of Fire at Rotten Tomatoes
- Lake of Fire at Metacritic
- Lake of Fire at Box Office Mojo
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MANILA (Updated 2:37 p.m.) -- After making a total of eight landfalls in parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, Tropical Storm "Basyang" (Kajiki) weakened into a tropical depression on Saturday, the state weather bureau said.
As of 10 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Basyang was located 339 kilometers north of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, packing maximum winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center. Basyang was moving westward at 30 kph.
Pagasa weather forecaster Fernando Cada said Basyang made eight landfalls after it hit Ubay, Bohol at 10 p.m. Friday.
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su ottobre 26, 2014
Stayed before going back again. Love it, very comfortable and wonderful food.
su settembre 29, 2014
Being motorcycle enthusiasts, my husband and I will take spur of the moment, weekend road trips whenever we see a forecast for good weather - and this past weekend was GORGEOUS. We decided late Thursday to ride into Bellefonte, PA to visit a restaurant we were wanting to try, so early Friday I started looking for a hotel near there. FORTUNATELY all of the surrounding hotels were booked for a Penn State game. My searching for a room eventually led me to The Plantation House and I'm so thrilled it did. I believe things happen for a reason and this was one of those times.
The house itself is so full of charm and you can just feel the history. I spent moments on the veranda drifting off imagining what it had been like and the people that had passed through. Julie keeps the place immaculate and adds such thoughtful touches throughout the house and the grounds (I noticed the reading glasses on a shelf in the library, a sun hat with a bag that I bet had a book in it left on a chair in the yard). Julie herself is very gracious and very friendly without being intrusive. And oh yessss - the blueberry pancakes are just perfect!
My husband and I had never been to a B&B thinking it would just be awkward staying in a house with complete strangers....Julie and The Plantation House changed our thought on that!! Making plans for our 24th wedding anniversary - can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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su ottobre 18, 2013
We have stayed here a number of times and have been very satisfied on each visit. I happened to browse through the reviews and thought I would add my comments. If you are looking for a place that is as good as any we have stayed in in Napa California, this is it. Lady was very personable. Very forthcoming. If your standard of excellence in building and amenities is the Adlon in Berlin Germany, then this is not for you. But the lady who owns and operates this place has a family history in the international hotel industry and she is excellent at it. Stay here for excellent facilities, top service, excellent value and genial conversation.
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My wife & I spent 3 nights at Julie's Plantation B&B in late a 2012. This was our first B&B experience & were very pleased. The setting is relaxing & quite charming. We stayed in the Ground Hog Suite and it was fantastic. The first night the electricity was out due to a severe thunderstorm; but when we arrived late in the evening Julie met us with a lantern & walked us up to our room where another lantern & water awaited us.
The breakfasts are fantastic and "to die for"!
We can't say enough nice things about the Plantation & Julie's hospitality. We recommend it heartily!
su marzo 17, 2011
Punxsy does not have ANY nice hotels/motels in the area, and this is the only place I would recommend to anyone. My husband and I are from Punxsy and stayed here the night of our wedding. The bed was so comfortable, the coffee in the morning was so fresh, and the innkeeper was so nice! She let us check in late and use her garden for wedding pictures. We stayed in the African room and it was perfect. Truly the perfect ending to my fair tale wedding!
Our Friends stayed across the hall and although their bathroom was a little small, they enjoyed their stay too. Very clean, great service, really nice decor... I could not have asked for anything better! We all opted out of the breakfast, but it is offered.
su settembre 13, 2010
We stayed one night, and can't comment on the breakfast because we were attending an event that supplied breakfast for us. But the room was nicely appointed, very clean, not overly scented (my sinuses cannot take heavy air fresheners), and I thought the rates were very reasonable for what we got. Bathroom in our room was pretty small but it served its purpose. I would happily stay here again. Owner was friendly and recommended a good restaurant to us.
su maggio 16, 2010
First impressions can make or break the visit sometimes,and in this instance, it did just that. The first sight of the B&B had us looking at a repair project that looked like someone left in the middle of. Then we tried to enter the house from the parking lot and the door was locked with no signage on where to enter.After knocking a few times we picked up luggage to the other entrance where the inkeeper did answer. As I said the first impression was not the best in after a hello and smile, she asked us to sign the book and then my credit card. Not much of a welcome. It was then, breakfast at 9:00am and a finger pointing of the downstairs and up to our room. Shows us the TV and bathroom and says goodnight. Some guest may like this type of "no interaction" but we think B&B's are something different. We felt very disconnected with this experience. Breakfast was wonderful, but then again given instructions to be served buffet style, showed up once to see if everything was ok and left. We left never saying good bye of anything. We never saw her! Traffic is somewhat noisy as home is along roadway but bed was very comfy. It's a shame Julie was not more personable as it would have made the stay a lot better.
Risposta del proprietarioMy guests are quite right, "First Impressions" are the most important, lasting impressions. With regard to the construction. The carport at the front of the house wasn't safe and had to be replaced. So I scheduled it for April, and during that week I took no bookings. The contractor told me it would take one week...well....it took four weeks. So I apologise to all my guests who were subjected and inconvinienced by the mess.
With regard to me not being more personable. I have wonderful conversations with my guests, and they come from all around the world. But I generally let them decide if they want to get into a conversation with me or not. I never know what people come here for? Sometimes it is for a quiet getaway and they don't want me hanging around talking. Sorry you felt so disconnected. I want my guests to feel at home, comfortable and spoilt. I guess I didn't accomplish that, this time.
su febbraio 07, 2009
Thanks again Julie for the wonderful stay!!! It was our third time in less than a year, I can't stay away. It is a very magical place and it means a lot to us. The rooms take you away to another time and place and the breakfast is amazing. You feel as if you have stepped inside a story book. I hope everyone gets to experience the Plantation at least once in their lives. The JoKo tea is soooo good so try to experience that as well!!!
su agosto 25, 2008
Lovely, eclectic surroundings: rooms, house, veranda, gardens. Excellent food! Charming hostess, delicious food. Definitely worth a revisit.
su maggio 08, 2008
Since a website displays pictures to show a property at its best, in person it may not live up to what was portrayed. Not so with the Plantation Bed & Breakfast! It exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The setting is exquisite--far enough outside town to be private, with wonderful views and grounds. The room was lovely, nicely appointed, the bed was extremely comfortable. There were lovely toiletries in the bath and fresh towels daily. Every area of the home was immaculately clean.
The breakfast was a feast--delicious eggs, blueberry pancakes, and warm maple syrup. I appreciated the pod coffee/tea maker near the bedrooms as well as the wonderful Gevalia coffee at breakfast.
Julie is a lovely hostess. She gave a fabulous recommendation for a local restaurant for dinner as well!
We definiely hope to return.
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Bagno privato, A/C, TV piatto e forniti di asciugacapelli.
Prezzo per notte:
$0 - $85
Mediterranean Room has queen bed, shower, Dish TV, Internet access, designer decor with wonderful garden views.
Groundhog Suite offers a bedroom with queen size bed, private bathroom with tub and shower as well as a comfortable sitting area with a flat screen t.v. and wireless. This room has a wonderful view over looking the garden.
Prezzo per notte:
$0 - $110
Down stairs room with queen bed, private bathroom, fireplace, flat screen T.V. and wireless.
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Pittsburgh, PA (PIT)
Che si trovano a circa due miglia a sud di Punxsutawney, PA sulla route 119; a breve distanza a nord di Indiana, PA. Si prega di chiamare se avete bisogno di indicazioni più complete.
Shopping Antiquariato,
Interessi Storici,
Parchi Nazionali/Statali,
Zona Naturale,
Knob di Gobbler
Bed and Breakfast, Cottage
Giochi da tavolo, Computer, Biblioteche, Ingresso privato, Telefono ,
veranda coperta
Aria condizionata, Sveglia , Attrezzature per Caffè/Tè, Scrivania, Camino, Asciugacapelli, Ferro da stiro, TV via cavo/satellite, TV, Wi-Fi, Internet via cavo
Piste ciclabili, Canottaggio, Pesca, Escursioni, Cavallo, Caccia, antiqueing, tessitura, ceramiche, Shopping, Scenari
$85 a notte
Proprietari: Julie
Ospiti: 2
Cos'è il Miglior Prezzo -- Garanzia di Nessun Costo?Il Miglior Prezzo -- Garanzia di Nessun Costo copre qualsiasi prenotazione online Bed and Breakfast attraverso BedandBreakfast.com. Il Bed and Breakfast deve essere prenotato usando il pulsante per qualificarsi.
Come traggo vantaggio dal Miglior Prezzo -- Garanzia di Nessun Costo?Chiama il numero 1-844-271-6829 entro 24 ore dalla prenotazione e comunica al rappresentante dell'assistenza clienti i dettagli del prezzo più basso che trovate.
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The Weather & Travel updates from ITV Wales.
The Weather & Travel updates from ITV Wales.
The road's been cleared after an accident on the A470 between the A5 (Betws-Y-Coed) and Church Street (Dolwyddelan).
Well it's not too bad out there at the moment! Some brighter spells - and perhaps not feeling quite as bitter as it has done of late
Western areas again in line for a damp and drizzly day - the best of the sunshine further inland.
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Decision Summary HPA No. 99-35, 99-219, 99-220, 99-221, 99-222, 99-224, 99-225, 99-226 and 99-285
- HPA Number
- 99-35, 99-219, 99-220, 99-221, 99-222, 99-224, 99-225, 99-226 and 99-285
- Building Name
- St. Patrick's Academy / Carroll Hall
- Address(es)
- 921-927 F St. NW
931-935 F St. NW
- Date of Order
- 24-May-99
HPA Number: 99-35; 99-219; 99-220; 99-221; 99-222; 99-224; 99-225; 99-226; and 99-285
Case Name: In the Matter of: Applications for Permits to Demolish or Partially Raze buildings located at 921 through 935 F Street
Location of Property: 921 through 935 F Street, Washington, D.C.
Date of Decision: 5/24/99
Type of Permit Sought: Request for a Continuance by The Committee of 100 on the Federal City
Disposition: Request Denied
Date of Case Summary: 7/31/06
Summary of Decision:
The Committee of 100 on the Federal City (the "Committee") filed a request with the Mayor's Agent for Historic Preservation for a continuance requesting that the case be postponed for four weeks. The Mayor's Agent denied the Committee's request.
Grounds for Request for Continuance:
The Committee contended that a four-week postponement of the hearing was necessary to allow the Committee to "effectively participate in the proceeding." The Committee asserted that the hearing should be postponed because certain of its potential witnesses were not available on the scheduled hearing date. In addition, the Committee asserted that the Applicant's application was vague in several critical respects.
Mayor's Agent – Procedural:
The Mayor's Agent considered the following in denying the Committee's request for a continuance:
(1) The Committee cited the unavailability of certain witnesses as grounds for seeking a four-week postponement but failed to (a) list the names of such witnesses, (b) describe such witnesses' anticipated testimony, or (c) provide explanation of why such testimony was critical to the outcome of the application.
(2) More than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the Mayor's Agent's consideration of the Committee's request for a continuance, a public notice was published in the D.C. Register and the Washington Times newspaper advertising the date upon which the Applicant in the case was to present its case to the Mayor's Agent.
(3) To "suddenly postpone" the hearing would cause a "major disruption" to those individuals, in addition to the Applicant, that filed a submission or requested to be heard at the scheduled hearing.
Subsequent History:
See HPA No. 99-35, 99-219, 99-220, 99-221, 99-222, 99-224, 99-225, 99-226 and 99-285 order of November 9, 1999 and HPA No. 01-219 through 01-224, 01-208, 209 order of August 1, 2001 for subsequent history.


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My Journey to Tesla, Postscript
My previous two blog posts chronicled a trip to the Tesla factory to pick up my friend Joshua's Tesla Model S electric sedan. One week after picking up Joshua's Tesla Model S, my wife Pat and I had our usual … Continue reading
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My Journey to Tesla, Part 2
This is the second half of my experience in picking up a new Tesla Model S all-electric sedan at the Tesla manufacturing plant in Fremont, California. On a sunny Saturday morning in March, my friend Joshua and his girlfriend Mandy … Continue reading
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My Journey to Tesla, Part 1
Once, there were at least two automobile manufacturing plants in Silicon Valley. One belonged to Ford and it's now a shopping mall called The Great Mall in Milpitas. The other was built by GM in the late 1950s in Fremont, … Continue reading
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Low-energy microprocessor operates 40nm transistors in near-threshold mode to run on 0.4V@1MHz
Late last month at ISSCC, Belgian research center imec and its affiliated Holst Centre in The Netherlands discussed a microprocessor that can run at 1MHz on a 0.4V power supply with the processor's CMOS transistors operating in near-threshold mode. The … Continue reading
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Can a miniature xenon flashtube find its way into smartphones because of a new miniature capacitor?
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Boeing isn't the only one with Li-ion battery problems. Me too, with my Panasonic shaver!
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Out, out damn halogen. My LED replacement story.
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Timepieces behaving badly: A Tale of Two Clocks (and two bad capacitors) and a Tale of Redemption for the New Year
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PowerPot: Cook dinner and power your USB device in the wild
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The Outreach & Education function engages, empowers and educates the public in the Second District. Our outreach mission furthers the Bank's commitment to the region by listening to the communities we serve and developing programs, analysis and sponsored conferences and clinics to help meet their needs. Our education mission aims to advance public knowledge about the Federal Reserve System and its role in the economy.
As the central bank of the United States, the Federal Reserve plays a variety of roles in the international arena. By influencing interest rates, the Fed's monetary policy affects the foreign exchange value of the dollar. Also, when the U.S. monetary authorities decide to intervene in the FX market, it is the Fed that executes the intervention.
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Interest rate differentials between countries are an important influence on FX rates. Money tends to flow into investments in countries with relatively high real (that is, inflation-adjusted) interest rates, increasing the value of those countries' currencies in the FX market. Thus, the Fed's monetary policy affects the FX value of the dollar.
Foreign Exchange Intervention
Because the Fed's purchases or sales of dollars are small compared with the total volume of dollar trading, they do not shift the balance of supply and demand immediately. Instead, intervention is used as a device to signal a desired exchange rate movement and it affects the behavior of investors in the FX market.
The foreign currencies used for U.S. FX intervention usually come equally from Federal Reserve holdings and the Exchange Stabilization Fund of the Treasury. U.S. interventions may be coordinated with other central banks, especially the central bank of the country whose currency is involved in the FX transaction.
In recent years, the Fed and the Treasury have made their interventions more transparent. The Treasury Secretary typically confirms U.S. intervention while the Fed is conducting the operation or shortly thereafter. Often, statements that reflect the official U.S. stance on its exchange rate policy accompany the Treasury's confirmation of the intervention.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announces full details of the U.S. monetary authorities' FX activities about 45 days after the end of every calendar quarter in a report issued to Congress and simultaneously made public. The frequency of intervention varies; the U.S. monetary authorities intervened in the FX market eight times in 1995, but only twice from mid-August 1995 through December 2007.
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In addition, the New York Fed invests funds on behalf of central banks and international official institutions. The investments may be in overnight repurchase agreements, or U.S. Treasury and agency securities. The Federal Reserve does not give investment advice.
Most of the assets in foreign official accounts at the New York Fed are in the form of marketable U.S. government securities and securities of government-sponsored enterprises (federal agencies).
In addition, the New York Fed provides vault facilities to foreign countries and international official institutions for the deposit and safekeeping of gold. The gold holdings at the New York Fed constitute the world's largest concentration of monetary gold; the U.S. Treasury's depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky, is the second largest.
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3 Clever Cable Management Solution Ideas
Filed under: Braided Sleeving, Cable Management, Cable Ties, Clips and Grommets, Cable Wraps
As tempting as it may be to just throw all your cables in a tangled heap in the corner, you know you're going to regret it the second you have to actually locate a specific cable to remove or rearrange anything. There are a number of organizational options available for even the laziest of individuals when it comes to cables and wiring. Here are just three solutions that can be used for your home or office.
Simple Cable Management Solution Options For Home and Office
The first solution is the always popular cable ties. These are specially designed fasteners that loop around the cables with the end pulled through the head hole locking it in place. They are available in a number of different types made from different materials including nylon, Velcro, and metal. There are reusable and mountable options available as well. You could probably even use them for things that aren't cables, if you want. We won't judge you like that woman at the garage sale on The Simpsons. These are an excellent option for securing your cables and are available in a wide range of colors if you're into being flashy.
A veritable rainbow of utility.
Next up, we have cable clips. Like the name suggests, these are small clips that clamp or twist around the cables secure your bundles as needed. They can attach cables to walls or other surfaces, and can securely hold the cables in place at all times. Like ties, they're available in multiple colors and designs to suit many different types of cables, but unlike most ties, they can usually be easily opened without destroying them, allowing for easy repositioning if you need to move your cords around. They're like hair clips, if your hair was thick and made of rubber tubes that housed copper wiring. Which maybe it is, who am I to judge?
Like this, but less creepy.
Finally, we have cable wraps. Much like cables themselves wrap around and protect the copper wiring within, these wraps protect bundles of cables, like those Russian dolls that fit inside each other. Except the wraps actually serve a functional purpose. They come in many different varieties, from the stiff raceway to Pet wrap braided sleeving. Raceway is nice because it's mountable and can be painted to match its surroundings, but its stiffness limits the amount of cables you can actually fit inside. Braided sleeving, on the other hand, is flexible and can expand to fit more cables within, but it's not quite as camouflaged as the chameleon-esque raceway.
Pictured: the same thing, basically.
Teflon Braided Sleeving: High-Performance Heat and Abrasion Protection for Mission-Critical Cables
Filed under: Braided Sleeving
If you thought that Teflon® was just for non-stick cookware and stain-resistant fabrics, think again. We're used to using the slippery stuff around the house pretty much every day, but did you know that it can actually be spun into filaments and braided into a protective sleeving for cables and wire assemblies? I know – it blew my mind, too.
Teflon braided sleeving isn't the stuff you'd use to snazz up A/V cables or organize computer wires – it is, in short, what the proverbial Big Dogs use to create a protective, friction-reducing shield around wiring in military vehicles, aircraft, and other high-intensity environments. Temps up to 550°F? Teflon's the heat shield for the job. Abrasion? Don't make me laugh (try scraping up something that repels pretty much everything). And chemicals, solvents and fuels? Teflon® sleeving was tested in the presence of 16 of the toughest common industrial substances, and it barely batted an eyelash.
With something so rugged, you'd think that it might be a handful to work with, but thanks to Teflon's notoriously slick characteristics, it slides gently though your hands as you maneuver it along cable assembles, unlike some other more run-of-the-mill braids that can have a slight sandpaper effect after a while. It's the classic "tough-guy-turns-out-to-be-a-softy" scenario – and if you ask me, that's one situation you would want any mission-critical cable to be in.
Wraparound Sleeving Installation Tool: Forget Fumbling, and Get Zipping
Filed under: Braided Sleeving, Tools and Cases
Wraparound (or "split") braided sleeving is one terrific way to tame and hide cables. If you've never used it, it lets you bundle and hide cords inside a sleek-looking woven wrap, but is much easier to use than traditional braided sleeving because it's split down the side. That slit lets you slide cables in along its length, instead of slowly inching the braided sleeving over them like you have to with the expandable kind. To sum it up, it's a lot like wire loom, but instead of being made out of hard plastic, wraparound sleeving soft, woven, and extra flexible.
But despite its softness and lack of sharp edges, split wraparound sleeving can, like wire loom, be quite a pain in the tokus to install. It's no hard to do, per se, just time-consuming… especially when long lengths are involved. That's why Bentley-Harris is making an ingenious little device known as the Woven Wraparound Installation Tool.
Let me just say that inserting cables into split wrap by hand versus using a gadget like this is like trying to clear 6 inches of snow off your driveway with a toy beach shovel instead of using a snow blower. You can do things the slow and hard way, or zip through the job (literally) with a wraparound installation tool. Your choice.
The wraparound sleeving tool does a couple of things at once. First, it keeps your cables gathered together for insertion, so that you don't have to wrestle with them individually. Then, it "zips" them into the sleeving all at once. No inching your way along – just wrap the tool around your cables, insert the tool into the end of the sleeving, zoom it through, and you're done. I'm serious – I've used tools like this on several occasions, and they're great… you can't go wrong. Paying around $5 for one of these is way more than worth it when you consider the time and frustration you'll save.
Non-Skid Braided Sleeving: Putting an End to the "Banana Peel" Effect
Filed under: Braided Sleeving, Cable Wraps
Around the office, we've been talking about different types of cable management products for film sets. Thinking about all of the possibilities reminded me of a very cool product that I've been acquainted with for quite some time, but (for some reason that I can't figure out) haven't yet blogged about. So this afternoon, I'm introducing you to non-skid braided sleeving.
Remember the Banana Peel gag that used to be the standby in old movies? You know, a character goes strolling along the sidewalk, whistling happily, hands in pockets, and then his heel suddenly comes down on a slippery old banana peel, and he's flat on his back before he knows what hit him. A classic. Well, it turns out that the Banana Peel Effect didn't end with Charlie Chaplin or the Three Stooges – it's still happening on film sets and sound stages, but instead of an actual banana peel, cables are now the culprit.
Film sets and broadcast studios are overrun with cables, many of which wind their way right across the floor in high-traffic areas. There are power cords, boom-mic cables, camera and monitor wiring – you get the idea. It's not uncommon for wiring to be gathered together into bundles (or "cable snakes") and covered in braided sleeving. Braided sleeving is, as a rule, a great product, but much of it is plastic-based, and that means it can easily slide around on smooth flooring. Enter a preoccupied sound engineer, camera person, or on-a-mission assistant, and someone's bound to step in the wrong place and take the spill of their life.
That's why slip-resistant braided sleeving is such a lifesaver for film crews. It protects critical cables from under-foot damage, but also gives the people on set much less reason to slip and fall. Non-skid braided sleeving works so well because while half of its filaments are standard PET (plastic), the rest are made of a high-friction polymer that actually grabs onto floor surfaces when stepped on, instead of skidding under the weight and momentum of the person trampling it. To make a long story very short, step on it, and it doesn't move – and neither do you, for that matter (at least not in any unplanned way).
It's sounds like a product worth getting to know better, right? If I were you, I'd definitely take it to the movies.
Grip Wrap: The Braided Wraparound Sleeving That Can Change Sizes Along the Way
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Braided sleeving is a great product for customizing, organizing and protecting cables and hoses, but if there are large connectors involved or you need cable breakouts along the way, it can have its limitations. Sure, there are side-slit, wrap-style braided sleevings that you can use, but these either use their molded-in, heat-treated contours to stay "closed," or otherwise rely on hook-and-loop edging, which tends to add bulk and can only be sealed edge-to-edge, regardless of whether or not a snug fit has been achieved.
All that said, side-entry braided sleeving has recently become a lot more, well, usable, thanks to the invention of Grip Wrap. Grip Wrap braided sleeving may look like other wraparound sleevings out there, but has one ingenious little difference: do you remember that hook-and-loop edging we just talked about? It's built into the edge of Grip Wrap, too, but this time, it's only the hook part. That all-hook edging is actually able to bond right to the outer surface of the sleeving, at absolutely any point. No more being a slave to hook and loop strips that have to match up with each other in order to work – now, you just wrap your sleeving until it's as tight as you want, and then press the hook edge against the rest of the covered cable bundle. That's it.
Not only do you get a bulk-free custom fit, you can also break cables out anywhere along the way, or just make things tighter or looser as needed. I don't know about you, but if I can get a bunch of things done with a single product instead of multiple versions of it, I'm going to take the single product. And this would be it.
Helagaine Braided Sleeving: All the EMI Protection of Metal, None of the Stiffness
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There was a time when you had two choices, braided sleeving-wise: you could have metal, which had tough-guy good looks and shielded against EMI, but was less than ideal in the flexibility department (way too stiff). Or there was plastic, which was flexible and abrasion-resistant, but couldn't do a thing to block interference. Both types are great in their own respects, but if you needed the characteristics of both, it was more or less a "pick your poison" scenario.
Enter HellermannTyton and their braided sleeving brainchild, otherwise known as Helagaine. It makes me wonder if the stuff was named by someone from NoCal, because with this stuff, you get hella gains over what you might with a less brilliant product. Okay, that was pretty bad, but what did you think of when you read that name? Thought so.
Anyway, here's the deal: Helagaine braided sleeving combines the best attributes of both metal and plastic-based braids into one sweet sleeving that has the flexibility and almost glove-like fit of a plastic expandable braid, but the sleekly badass appearance and EMI-repellant powers of a stainless steel or copper sleeving. It's great for radio equipment, heavy machinery and military vehicles whose cables need a little extra something in the way of protection, but can't settle for a sloppy fit. Or, you could just use it to snazz up some hoses or wiring for your boat or custom car.
Studio Key Reversible Cable Sleeving
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A couple of months ago, I was watching some sort of behind-the-scenes show that showed scenes from a movie (if I'm not mistaken, it was Night at the Museum) being filmed in front of a green screen, and it really amazed me. Not the concept of the green screen itself, but rather the fact that actors are able to pull off something totally believable when they're interacting with nothing but thin air (shout out to Ben Stiller here: well played!). Same thing with a few Pirates of the Caribbean snippets I saw a while back - in my imagination, it would be pretty darn tough to effectively swagger and swashbuckle without genuine rolling seas and immortal skeletal pirates to spur one on (a tip of the feathered cap to you as well, Mr. Depp). How do they do it?
Raw talent, I guess, and practice – lots of it. But get this: I just found out that acting isn't the only challenge when shooting a major motion picture in front of a green screen. It turns out that making all of those lighting, power and boom mic cables disappear into the background is something of an issue as well. What's a movie stagehand to do? Would you believe that a little cable sleeving can solve the problem?
There's a very cool product by the name of Studio Key sleeve on the market, and for all its simplicity, I think it's downright brilliant. It's pretty much just fabric tubing that fastens around cables, but here's the interesting part: it's reversible, with "green-screen green" on one side, and "blue-screen blue" on the other. So if special-effects filmmaking is your game, Studio Key just might be your new best friend: it's super easy to apply, incredibly durable (it actually protects wiring in addition to covering it), and has the ability to multitask between green and blue screens built right in. Give it a try – your editors and special effects crew will love you for it.
Shrinkflex 2:1 Fabric Heat Shrink Tubing
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I know you're not tuning into this blog for a weather report, but it's 52°F in South Florida. Considering that it's late December, that's nothing to shake a stick at for most other people in the United States, but to all of us who have devolved into wusses from living in a warm climate, it's cold. After seeing one of our coworkers wrapped up in a stylish shawl to ward off the chill, my office mates and I began wishing we had something similar. Somehow that led to Snuggie™ jokes. Talk about a quirky hybrid – 50% blanket, 50% robe, 100% "what the heck?"
Anyway – I am going somewhere with this, I promise. All of this stream of conciousness stuff that led me to think about unusual product hybrids ultimately brought to mind Shrinkflex Fabric Heat Shrink Tubing. Shrinkflex is a new type of cable protection product that recently came our way, and while it's tempting to call it just "braided sleeving" or "heat shrink tubing," you can't, because it's both! Sounds strangely cool, doesn't it? It is.
Shrinkflex 2:1 (the "2:1″ describes its shrink ratio, and means that the product is able to shrink down to half of its original diameter) is actually woven just like braided sleeving, but incorporated into the blend of yarns is polyolfin, which is a cross-linked polymer that shrinks when exposed to heat. When you combine these features, you end up with a product that has the good looks and flexibility of braided sleeving, but the "like a glove" fit that you can only get from heat shrink tubing.
So why would one want to use Shrinkflex? It provides great protection for cables, wires and hoses found in harsh environments that dish out high heat, vibration, and abrasive conditions. It stands up to liquids and chemicals like oil, antifreeze, gasoline, Diesel, brake and hydraulic fluids, battery acid and water, and can be used at a continuous maximum temperarture of 257°F.
Braided Sleeving for Christmas?
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It's Day 3 of our pre-Chirstmas countdown, and when I was getting into blog mode this morning, I went into momentary panic, thinking that I had already run out of of Christmassy items to talk about (like I mentioned in a previous post, I already covered most of those products months ago). But I was saved – by braided sleeving, no less. Now, you're probably asking yourself, "What kind of loon would think that braided sleeving has anything to do with the holidays?" Well, I'll tell you – or rather, show you. Just take a gander at the photo to the right, and you'll understand my reasoning.
Do you see that stuff? It's like a beautiful candy cane wrap for your cables. I know that there are a lot of cables out there that need protection no matter what season it is, but there's no question that this stuff was made for the most wonderful time of the year. I'm not about to suggest this as a great gift idea, but if you're the kind of person who loves to spruce things up outdoors with lights and other electrical decorations, this could be right up your alley.
Outdoor lights and motorized Santas can't get by without extension cords, which have to withstand the wear and tear of weather, rough outdoor surfaces, and ever-threatening pedestrian traffic. All of these stresses can cause the extension cords' outer insulation to wear down and eventually crack – something that you really don't want to happen. An overlay of festive red, green and gold braided sleeving is just the ticket to prevent abrasion and prolong the life of your extension cords, and will add a really nice visual touch to your outdoor Christmas display as well.
Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness
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No matter who you are, where you live, or how big or small your circle of family and friends is, chances are very good that you know someone whose life has been changed because of breast cancer. Maybe you've lost a loved one to it. Maybe you've watched someone close to you battle though it and emerge a survivor. Maybe you're living with it yourself. But one thing's for sure – once you have a brush with the disease, you never forget it.
Since yesterday, October 1st, you've probably begun seeing a lot pink ribbons and references to Breast Cancer online and in the media. That's because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, 2009, CableOrganizer.com has decided to jump in and do something to support this admirable, and universal, cause.
And so, today, I'm not going to focus on one cool product, but 9 very worthwhile ones that are not only fun and useful, but whose purchase goes toward supporting breast cancer research, as well as meeting the needs of women who are fighting the disease. If you or someone you know is a fan of the color pink, please visit our Breast Cancer Pink Page, which is full of rosy-hued products that have been chosen to help raise funds in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From now through October 31, 2009, we're donating $1 from each purchase of these products to The Donna Foundation, a Florida-based non-profit organization dedicated to furthering breast cancer research and providing assistance to breast cancer patients.
So if you're already looking into accessorizing your iPod or organizing some cables around the house, please be sure to check out the items on our Pink Page first – by purchasing one of these products, you'll not only be getting something you need, but will also be helping to prevent and cure breast cancer in the process.


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Dupnitsa in front of the highest mountain in Southeastern Europe - the Rila Mountain
|Coordinates: 42°16′N 23°7′E / 42.267°N 23.117°ECoordinates: 42°16′N 23°7′E / 42.267°N 23.117°E
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|32.321 km2 (12.479 sq mi)
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Dupnitsa (Bulgarian: Дупница (previously Дубница), sometimes transliterated Dupnica) is a town in southwestern Bulgaria. It is at the foot of the highest mountain in the Balkan Peninsula – the Rila Mountain, and about 65 km south of the capital Sofia. Dupnitsa is the second largest city in Kyustendil Province and in the first half of the 20th century Dupnitsa was bigger than Kyustendil.
Dupnitsa is referred to as "The Green and Shady Town", because of its location which makes it quite shady in summer and due to the abundance of trees in the town. Dupnitsa is that is often called "The Little Italy of Bulgaria". This nickname comes from the fact that many inhabitants have gone over the years to work and live in Italy and every summer they return to their hometown.
The town has existed since Antiquity. The German traveler and knight, Arnold von Harff, visited Dupnitsa in 1499 and described it as a "beautiful town". The names Tobinitsa, Doupla and Dubnitsa are mentioned throughout history, the last one used until the Liberation of Bulgaria, when the official name was changed to Dupnitsa. In 1948 the town was renamed Stanke Dimitrov; for a short period in 1949 it was called Marek; the name was changed to Stanke Dimitrov in 1950. After the democratic changes, the old name Dupnitsa was restored.
On 15 October 1902, around 600 women and children fled to the vicinity of Dupnitsa from Macedonia from the attacking Turkish troops.[1]
On a hill overlooking the town there is a giant cross, commemorating the Bulgarians who perished in the Balkan wars and World War I. On the same hill there lay the ruins of a medieval fortress.
During the World War II, even though there was no deportation of Bulgarian Jews of the former Bulgarian territories, over 4,000 Jews from parts of Greece and Yugoslavia annexed by Bulgaria were arrested on 4 March 1943 and deported to an internment camp in Dupnitza. After ten days in the Dupnitza camp, on 18–19 March they were transferred by train to Lom on the Danube.[2]
Nowadays Dupnitsa is a fast-developing town combining new buildings with modern architecture with all itse historical monuments. Because of its beautiful location at the foot of the Rila mountain, the town is marvelous holiday destination. One of the main branches of industry is the pharmaceutical company Actavis (formerly HeFeKa, in Bulgarian ХФК), which gives employment to about 30%–40% of the citizens. Small business is developing rapidly due to the city's economic growth.
Dupnitsa is famous for its cultural festivals. From 1 May to 2 June many festivals are held in the town due to the richness of the Bulgarian holiday calendar. The nightlife is very well developed. There are a lot of local pubs and clubs where young people meet and have fun. A few other popular places for socializing are the recently refurbished City Park and the Town Garden (Градска градина, Gradska gradina).
In recent years the town has become notorious due to the activities of an organised crime group led by pair of Bulgarian gangsters, former policemen Angel Hristov and Plamen Galev, known as the "Galevi brothers". Using intimidation and extortion, and with the help of corrupt policemen, they controlled Dupnitsa to the extent that they have been described as "the owners of the first private city in Bulgaria".[3][4][5] Hristov and Galev are fugitives after having been sentenced to five and four years respectively but are still believed to control the town.[6]
Marek Dupnitsa is the football club, representing the town. Marek was a dominant force in Bulgarian football in the mid-late 1970s, finishing 3rd in the domestic league.Sir Alex Ferguson made his debut as a coach with Aberdeen F.C. here in 1980, where Aberdeen lost to Marek by the score of 3:2. Ferguson said that he still remembers the town with the then name Stanke Dimitrov. Marek's most memorable victory by the score of 2:0 was against the current UEFA Champions League holder - FC Bayern Munich at Marek's home stadium - Bonchuk Stadium as part of the 1977–78 UEFA Cup. The goalkeeper Sepp Maier gave his gloves to Marek's goalkeeper Stoyan Stoyanov as a gift. The victory over Bayern Munich and the joy is still remembered by the senior citizens of the town.
Marek has also won the National Cup in 1978 by defeating CSKA in the final by the score of 1:0.
Currently, the football club is playing in Bulgaria's First Division, A Grupa.
The Volleyball club, Marek Union-Ivkoni is a powerhouse in the Bulgarian volleyball league, and the team has won the Bulgarian men's volleyball league for the last 4 consecutive seasons. The team has also competed in the European Volleyball Champions League group stages for 2 years in a row.
Dupnitsa also has strong traditions in chess, kick-boxing, baseball, etc.
The names Tobinitsa, Doupla and Dubnitsa are used throughout its history. Dubnitsa survived until the Liberation of Bulgaria, when the official name was changed to Dupnitsa. In 1948 the town was renamed Stanke Dimitrov; in 1949 it was called Marek; the name was once again changed to Stanke Dimitrov in 1950. After the democratic changes, the name Dupnitsa was restored.
Dupnitsa is located at an altitude of 500 m in a valley, surrounded by hills. Its location, as seen from above, resembles a hole (дупка, dupka in Bulgarian), hence the name Dupnitsa. There are five rivers flowing in the vicinity.
Sister cities[edit]
- Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast, Russia
Dupnitsa Point on Smith Island, South Shetland Islands is named after Dupnitsa.
Image gallery[edit]
Memorial to the Jewish soldiers from Dupnitsa
Notable people[edit]
Plamen Oresharski, the former Prime Minister of Bulgaria, was born in Dupnitsa. Other famous people born in Dupnitsa include Aaron Aaronov, an opera singer; Lea Ivanova, a pop singer; Nevena Kokanova, an actress; Leo Conforti, actor. The Bulgarian writer Dimitar Dimov spent years living in Dupnitsa, as did Bulgarian revolutionary and political activist Yane Sandanski.
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dupnitsa.
- ^ The Associated Press (1902-10-16). "Editorial Article 7 - No Title - View Article - NYTimes.com". New York Times. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ^ "The Fate of the Bulgarian Jews | The German Occupation of Europe". Holocaustresearchproject.org. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ^ "Bulgaria's Norotious Mobster Pair Goes to Jail". Novinite.com.
- ^ "Bulgaria: International Search Warrant For Galevi Brothers". Reportingproject.net.
- ^ "Sofia courts Brussels with illegal assets confiscation law". Euractiv.com.
- ^ "Investigative Journalist Under Attack Again". Hetq.am.
External links[edit]
- Official Dupnitsa Municipality
- Dupnica News Web portal for Dupnica town.
- Dupnica Issues Report a problem related to Dupnitsa town.


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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - They are the toughest athletes at the Tucson Rodeo.
No, it's not the cowboys or the rodeo clowns; the true athletes of the rodeo are the animals.
Bulls and broncs leap and twist out of the chutes and toss cowboys in the dirt. But they are not just putting on a show -- they're also earning half the points in that score.
The bucking stock are judged on their performance just like the cowboy. Combine the two and that's the score the cowboy takes home.
So essentially: The better the bull; the better the ride; the better the score.
"We look for the best and we think we've got 'em," said Gary Williams, general manager of the Tucson Rodeo.
Williams hires Bennie Beutler as the rodeo's stock contractor. Beutler & Son Rodeo Co. has provided the animals for Tucson Rodeo since 1952. Beutler is also in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
"You just try to make it better and better and some years are better than others," Beutler said. "You have to have new players coming along -- meaning livestock -- every year. If you don't -- you skip a year -- you get behind you don't ever catch up."
He likens it to an NFL draft. Every year he tries to breed and raise the best.
Dozens of bulls and broncs he brought to the Tucson Rodeo this year have competed in rodeo's Super Bowl: The National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
So what does a rodeo GM look for in an animal athlete?
"I like to see them fresh," Williams said. "I like to see them healthy; I like to see them a little frisky; I like to see them with a little bit of an attitude."
Attitude that's bred, not trained.
Cowboys say you can't teach a horse or bull to buck just like you can't teach a racehorse to run.
But they say when you have a good one under you and you make that 8-second ride, there's no greater feeling.
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Woonsocket High head coach Carnell Henderson believes it, and so does Shea mentor Dino Campopiano.
Both understand that those teams that make up the stateŌĆÖs Division I is still superior in talent, but that the league in which they compete is the toughest from top to bottom.
Really, who can argue? This season, the Villa Novans will face in their II-A bracket the likes of Coventry, Chariho, Johnston and Mount Hope, while CampopianoŌĆÖs Raiders will have the task of battling defending league champion Cumberland, St. Raphael, North Kingstown, Central and Rogers in II-B.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs so competitive and so deep, itŌĆÖs really hard to do well,ŌĆØ Campopiano stated at a recent practice at Max Read Field. ŌĆ£Obviously, Division I is still the cream of the crop, but D-II, I believe, is the most competitive because thatŌĆÖs where most of the teams fit.
ŌĆ£Of course, IŌĆÖm talking about most of the boysŌĆÖ sports,ŌĆØ he added with a grin. ŌĆ£I canŌĆÖt speak for the females.ŌĆØ
Likewise, most teams in the Blackstone Valley area (five) belong to that second tier, and all of them will begin action tonight and Saturday. How they fare should indicate how well theyŌĆÖre conditioned and prepared for the task at hand.
To discover more about your squad of choice and what it may deliver this fall, these thumbnail sketches on each should help.
Nickname: Warriors
Head coach: Jeff Lapierre (first year)
2012 results: 4-8 overall, 3-5 Division IV
Key players: Alex Gonzalez, senior, C/LB/DT; Malik Velasquez, junior, QB/DB; Julian Soares, senior, TE/FS; Israel Hernandez, senior, WR/SS; Danny Teixeira, junior, OT/OLB; Carlos Hernandez, freshman, WR/DE; Chris Fontes, sophomore, C/DT; Luis Gracia, sophomore, RB/CB; John Valdez, junior, OT/DT; Jared Ferreira, junior, WR/LB.
Outlook: The Warriors return only a few starters on each side of the ball, so theyŌĆÖre rather young and inexperienced, but Lapierre loves how a core group of players have taken it upon themselves to mentor their younger teammates at their positions. He indicated those who have provided such leadership include Velasquez, Gonzalez and Ferreira. In an Injury Fund scrimmage on Sept. 5, CF suffered a 35-0 beating to Division I foe Tolman, but LapierreŌĆÖs crew looked fantastic on its opening drive, not so good on ensuing possessions.
Coach LapierreŌĆÖs take: ŌĆ£Certainly, our goal is to make the playoffs, just like always. IŌĆÖm not going to minimize how young we are overall, but we do have some upperclassmen to lead the way. IŌĆÖm sure youŌĆÖve heard this before ŌĆō call it a rehearsed answer ŌĆō but weŌĆÖve got to get better every day. We have to tighten up the loose screws, figure out why we werenŌĆÖt so successful in the Injury Fund game. WeŌĆÖve watched game films and pointed out to the players why we werenŌĆÖt successful on this or that play. WeŌĆÖre hoping that we get better (in practices) before we face Middletown, (its opponent tonight at 7 at Gaudet Middle School).
Nickname: Clippers
Head coach: Chris Skurka
2012 results: 12-1 overall, 8-0 Division II
Key players: Chris Hayes, senior, TE/LB; Josh Pizzarelli, senior, OG/DE; Kyle Masse, senior, WR/CB; Joe Fine, junior, FB/LB; Tyler Calabro, junior, QB/FS; John Sikie, senior, OT/DE; Jared Talbert, junior, RB.
Outlook: Skurka explained he has five offensive returning starters and six defensively from a team that raked all D-II foes and compiled an amazing 12-1 overall mark (the lone defeat a 7-6 verdict to Cranston West in its non-league opener. His 2012 Clippers also crushed Westerly (41-6) and West Warwick (48-12) in two playoff tilts before trouncing Thanksgiving Day rival Woonsocket (again), 49-0, in the Super Bowl last December. His club outscored its opponents, on average, 36-6.
Coach SkurkaŌĆÖs take: ŌĆ£The season we had, I think it was good for the town. The kids who won that championship worked so hard, and I was more pleased for them. We had set the goal the year before to win the title, especially after losing the semifinal to Chariho, 14-7. (The seniorsŌĆÖ) goal as juniors was to get back to the semis, and then go from there. This time, itŌĆÖs going to take the kids taking it one game at a time, just like last season. You canŌĆÖt look ahead. YouŌĆÖve got to stay healthy; last year, we were blessed with very few injuries, and weŌĆÖre going to need the same luck this time.ŌĆØ
Nickname: Saints
Head coach: Mike Sassi
2012 results: 6-4 overall, 5-2 Division II. (lost to Woonsocket, 29-28, in quarterfinal)
Key players: Kevin Garcia, senior, OG/DL; Josh Alves, senior, FB/MLB; Emmanuel Leake, senior, QB/CB; Alfred Dorbor, junior, RB, DB; James Kelly, junior, RB/FS; Bob Bracken, senior, TE/LB; Kaleel Harley, sophomore, WR/SS.
Outlook: That triple-overtime defeat to the Villa Novans last still doesnŌĆÖt sit well with Sassi, but he says this new group is working hard and has a desire to improve. He returns only three offensive and defensive starters, but almost all are at the skill positions, including Leake, Alves and Garcia, his tri-captains. He admitted he and his staff tried four different centers to bolster the offensive line, but senior Gage Crossett has looked good, so has made the move from guard.
Coach SassiŌĆÖs take: ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs still too early to tell just how young we are on the offensive line; our left guard is sophomore Josh Johnson, and our right tackle a first-year kid and hockey player, (junior) Nathan Duffy, and theyŌĆÖre not bad. WeŌĆÖre still a work in progress, but weŌĆÖre getting better. Like the Red Sox, we have a lot of hard-working kids; weŌĆÖre just going to have to open some holes to get our backs some openings. As for (signal caller) Leake, we also have to give him time to find the open receivers. He started seven or eight games last season, so itŌĆÖs time for him to step up. Bracken brings some toughness to our team, and he leads by example. WeŌĆÖll see how the early part of the season goes.ŌĆØ
Nickname: Raiders
Head coach: Dino Campopiano
2012 results: 5-5 overall (3-4 Division II)
Key players: TyŌĆÖShon Ashe, senior, QB/FS; Lee McCarty, senior, WR/LB/QB; Evan Mathias, junior, RB/LB; Kevin Lopes, senior, WR/LB; Alfred Dorbor, senior, RB/CB; Mommadou Mbaye, junior, RB/CB; Jared Mainville, junior, DE; Leandro DeBrito, sophomore, WR/DE/K; Bryan Mosqueira, sophomore, OL/DL; Yanique Duarte, freshman, RB.
Outlook: The Raiders eked out a 7-0 victory over Woonsocket in their Injury Fund meeting on Sept. 5, and displayed both speed and aggressiveness both offensively and defensively. On the downside, Campopiano has only two starters returning, and none on the offensive line. For Shea to be successful, those comprising that line must give Ashe time to work his magic with his arm, and his backfield mates holes to penetrate. How quickly the coachŌĆÖs youngsters jell will go along way in dictating the RaidersŌĆÖ success moving the ball, and getting off the field defensively. He loves how the freshman Duarte has looked in preseason workouts; Campopiano claimed heŌĆÖs a tough runner with good speed and can ŌĆ£cut on a dime.ŌĆØ
Coach CampopianoŌĆÖs take: ŌĆ£I hate calling my teams young, but this on is as fvar as experience goes. Still, theyŌĆÖve done a great job all through camp. TheyŌĆÖre working hard and doing everything I or my coaches have asked them. I think we have a lot of team speed, but the line hasnŌĆÖt seen much time on the varsity level. TheyŌĆÖre working their butts off, and theyŌĆÖre doing everything they can to get better. You canŌĆÖt ask for more than that.ŌĆØ
Nickname: Lions
Head coach: Dave Waycott
2012 results: 0-8, Division III
Key players: Tyge Joyce, Senior OL/DB; Cory Gaskell, Senior RB/LB; Giovanni Gray, Senior OL/DL; Joshua Etienne, Senior OL/DL; Daniel Escobar, Senior QB/DB; Michael Morra, Junior RB/LB.
Outlook: Saying that the past two seasons have been a struggle for the Lions would be an understatement ŌĆō one win in 16 league chances and zero wins at Ferguson Field. What happened in the past stays in the past, as Waycott is cautiously optimistic that this yearŌĆÖs squad possesses the necessary ingredients to be competitive week in and week out. ŌĆ" One player to keep an eye on his sophomore Thaddeus Moss, whose father is former NFL receiving great Randy Moss. Listed at 6-foot-4, Thaddeus enrolled at Lincoln High late last spring and will factor prominently on both sides of the ball. HeŌĆÖs listed a tight end and defensive end. ŌĆ" Waycott noted that he has a stable of running backs, which in turn could lead to some interesting formations. ŌĆ" The offensive line will return three starters with fresh faces at both guard spots and center. ŌĆ" Numbers wise, Waycott reports that he has close to 80 kids between the varsity and junior varsity. There are 29 sophomores in the program. ŌĆ" WaycottŌĆÖs staff is comprised of five new assistant coaches.
Coach WaycottŌĆÖs take: ŌĆ£TheyŌĆÖre tired of getting stomped on. TheyŌĆÖre ready. I say that, but we still have a lot of evaluating to do. Everything is there, however. Right now, IŌĆÖm very happy with the way things have evolved.ŌĆØ
Nickname: Tigers
Head coach: Dave Caito
2012 results: 6-5 overall, 3-5 Division I
Key players: Daniel Stubbs, senior, OG/DT; Prince Johnson, junior, RB/CB; Corey Hughes, junior, QB/CB; Cody Bizier, senior, RB-OLB; Nate Gagnon, junior, OG/DT.
Outlook: The Tigers missed out on a playoff berth last season by one spot, finishing behind league and La Salle, Hendricken, Cranston East and Portsmouth, respectively. Caito will bring back only a few starters on each side of the ball, but does believe that can and will be just the foundation his squad will need. They include Stubbs, Gagnon and Bizier. The good news: Tolman looked superb in a 34-0 Injury Fund blowout of Central Falls on Sept. 5.
Coach CaitoŌĆÖs take: ŌĆ£The thing weŌĆÖve been stressing in practice is getting a little bit better every single day. (Against CF), it was our offensive lineŌĆÖs first varsity start together, but they made an audible on the line on the very first play, and Johnson went 82 yards for the touchdown. The line changed the play from a blast, which may have picked up eight, nine yards, to a belly (outside), and it went for the first score. We give them that leeway. The line is really starting to jell, and weŌĆÖre going to need that to continue. I think we can earn a playoff spot this year, but itŌĆÖs the toughest division (top to bottom) in the state, and weŌĆÖre starting off against the four teams that made the playoffs last season. Cranston East, which finished third, then La Salle (first), Hendricken (second) and then Portsmouth. They werenŌĆÖt that favorable with our schedule. WeŌĆÖve gotten better in every scrimmage weŌĆÖve had, so weŌĆÖll see. I call this group a bunch of construction workers. ThatŌĆÖs their mindset, come to work every day and buckle down on their jobs.ŌĆØ
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This week i am finally back to the more minimal diary/decorating approach!
{Week #20}
Important event of the week (well of the year) was the arrival of my new baby cousin Jack Christopher, who weighed 8lbs!
{My Auntie Vicky and Jack}
I got to meet him on Saturday, i couldn't wait to see him, i was the first in and i cried!
{My first hold}
I look a little awkward as ive pulled my right shoulder quite badly - plus i got rained on which explains my hair!
{Hes constantly asleep bless!}
He has really long fingers (as you can see) feet are already huge!
{Jack and big sister Connie}
The countdown until my last assignment at uni has to be handed in continues - i now officially finish at 10am on Tues 28th - but im not quite there yet!


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