text:
The MLB's Best Players
One of the many criteria people use when voting for the Hall of Fame is the question of, "Was he one of the best players of his time?" or at least, "Was he one of the best players at his position at that time?"
So I was curious who we think may be the best in the game right now? Here's my top 10 list and then top 3 at each position. I purposefully did very little statiscal research on this one, just more of when I think of the best players, this is who I think of.
Top 10 MLB Players
- Albert Pujols
- Alex Rodriguez
- Chase Utley
- Tim Lincecum
- Hanley Ramirez
- Joe Mauer
- Roy Halladay
- Adrian Gonzalez
- Miguel Cabrera
- Ichiro Suzuki
Top 3 Catchers
- Joe Mauer
- Victor Martinez
- Brian McCann
Top 3 1st Basemen
- Albert Pujols
- Adrian Gonzalez
- Miguel Cabrera
Top 3 2nd Basemen
- Chase Utley
- Dustin Pedroia
- Ian Kinsler
Top 3 Shortstops
- Hanley Ramirez
- Derek Jeter
- Troy Tulowitzki
Top 3 3rd Basemen
- Alex Rodriguez
- David Wright
- Evan Longoria
Top 3 Left Fielders
- Manny Ramirez
- Matt Holliday
- Ryan Braun
Top 3 Center Fielders
- Carlos Beltran
- Grady Sizemore
- Curtis Granderson
Top 3 Right Fielders
- Ichiro Suzuki
- Nick Markakis
- J.D. Drew
Top 3 Closers
- Mariano Rivera
- Francisco Rodriguez
- Joe Nathan
Top 5 Starting Pitchers
- Tim Lincecum
- Roy Halladay
- Chris Carpenter
- Johan Santana
- C.C. Sabathia
Honorable Mentions: Mark Teixeira, Ryan Howard, Lance Berkman, Prince Fielder, Jose Reyes, Jimmy Rollins, Josh Beckett, Cliff Lee, Justin Verlander, Johnathan Papelbon, Kevin Youklis, Felix Hernandez, Matt Cain, Jake Peavy, Yadier Molina, Chipper Jones, Aramis Ramirez
Need a Few More Good Seasons: Ryan Zimmerman, Zack Greinke, Jonathan Broxton, Pablo Sandoval
I'm sure I'm forgetting some names, especially in that last category of "Need a Few More Good Seasons", but when you think of the best players playing right now, who comes to mind?
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I would trade any Cub for Ethier. Any single player straight up. Anyone.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
What makes it funniest, is that the Dodgers got him for......
Milton F'N Bradley
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Rob, These are interesting lists what I would be especially interested is getting your take on where you would place the Cubs finest at. So does Geo Soto make the top 10 catchers?
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I agree on Soto. It seems like the last month to month and a half he started to look a lot better. The arm worries me far more. He's going to have to start nailing runners again.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
you shouldn't need me to call b/s...you own a pair of eyes, too.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
actually, ive backed up my problems many times. you can't pull that "archie bunker-like fear" stuff.
1- it's flawed by default based on zones that could care less where a player sets up
2- it doesn't care if a player is injured or hobbled and having a "large sample size" doesn't make up for this. a player who hits the DL rather than playing through can end up with a better UZR...so can a player who plays a too-deep OF to make up for his physical shortcomings.
3- the amount of difference between how some of the most popular defensive stats vary is embarrassing...UZR, ARM, +/-, etc...
4- it's even more embarrasing on infielders where things like footwork, motion, arm, and comfort turning plays are ignored as if it doesn't matter how many more footwork skills a 2nd/SS needs to actually do his job
it's a work in progress, but a work in progress shouldn't be used to back up "facts" so much.
it's good that work is being done, but the adoption of these early D stats is not anywhere near stable. "Better than what we had" doesn't work for me for anything but the future and the future is not here for these brands of stats.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
"there's not a stat in the world that cares if a player is injured or plays through an injury"
it will show up in any range metrics...mostly as a negative.
"they measure what they did, not how they did it"
tell that to andy fox and mike bordick (esp. in 2002)...who both benefited from stellar defensive stat rankings because they played SS at the lip of the OF grass. they look like f'n gold, not distressed SS's out of their league...which they were.
you can't call mike bordick a better SS than a slew of people he paces on many D metrics...you can call him a SS with an iffy arm who played at the OF grass to make up for defensive liabilities.
...also, i grouped ARM in there because i was calling that one out as a flawed D metrics, too. i'm happy people are working on D stats, but it's so far from something you can count on that i find it pretty easy to dismiss.
many of these stats build on a culmination of flawed stats to end up with one push/pull of a flawed stat when blanked applied.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
the stat is innocent...the people applying the stat as meaningful are not.
btw, i saw bordick play...esp. in 02. he was having a low-error season while playing iffy D. there's a reason he didn't win a gold glove. you won't see that in a stat. there's no grey area on bordick. all you can say about him is he generally caught what he got to. you can also say he let a lot of stuff roll in front of him before he actually got to it. you can also say he wasn't penalized for this in the stats.
also, this isn't an isolated thing...it's a cause/effect thing based on where bordick played vs. the chances he involved himself in (which was lower than it should have been thanks to his D). if you play like this, you will have good a good defensive stat in the IF making yourself look better on paper than your peers which are legitimately better.
Take a look at the UZR's for Orlando Cabrera, Edgar Renteria and David Eckstein for 2004 and 2005. They all swapped to each others teams. The main predictor for who was the best shortstop in 2005 by UZR wasn't who the shortstop was, but which team he played for.
There's just too many flaws in the system, particularly when it comes to handling plays that two players can make.
Aroldis Chapman
For what its worth MLBTradeRumors.com is reporting that the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes may be nearing a close soon. Although the report does not mention the Cubs is there any chance or hope of Jim Hendry signing him?
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I hope they are, but I'm a sucker for potential.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Joe Posnanski (who I'm reading more and more) wrote an interesting column recently dealing with this very subject.
Pos went back to 1970 and determined the best player for every five year period (i.e. 1970-74, 1971-75, etc) up until the present. It's an interesting article and there were some surprises along the way.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Although I think Posnanski is a great writer, I have found that he absolutely loves OBP, not only to the exclusion of some other stats, but to the exclusion of common sense at times.
In writing a defense of why he was not going to vote for Andre Dawson for the HOF, he mentioned that Dawson's OBP was too low and went on to say something to the effect of, OBP is what baseball is all about.
Although some may disagree with me, my feeling is that OBP is a means to an end, not an end in and of itself. Does anyone care if X team had the highest OBP if team Y wins the World Series? Obviously, OBP is very important and a high OBP can help your team win games, but it's just one part of the puzzle. It's not the whole puzzle.
Despite this criticism, I just can't get enough of Posnanski's writing.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
The thing is that teams with low OBP don't generally win the World Series. And teams that do win the World Series generally have high OBP. That's why it matters, probably the most of any of the basic stats.
Here's where a good poster would have data to back that assertion up.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
The four teams that lead the AL in OBP in 2009? NY,LA,Bos,Min.
But of the slash stats, it by far is the one that is most strongly correlated to scoring runs. It's also the one that's most likely to get you deep into an opponents bullpen over the course of a series.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
The top 10 teams in OBP in 2009 were:
1. New York Yankees
2. Boston Red Sox
3. LA Angels
4. LA Dodgers
5. Minnesota Twins
6. Colorado Rockies
7. Tampa Bay Rays
8. Milwaukee Brewers
9. Florida Marlins
10. Cleveland Indians
My original point was that, while OBP is important, it's not the point of the game. Winning is the point of the game. OBP is one ingredient, but it's only a means to an end, not an end in and of itself.
As you can see, OBP helped the top 6 teams make the play-offs last year. But two of the top 10 teams didn't even have winning records.
OBP helped the Yankees go to the World Series, but what about Philadelphia? Philly was 14th in all of MLB in OBP. So, while OBP is extremely important, it's not the only factor that contributes to winning baseball games.
By the way, the Cubs were 18th in MLB in OBP. Oddly, the team with the lowest OBP in all of baseball was the Giants. Even so, they were in the Wild Card race right up until the final week of the season.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Now combine it with opponents OBP.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I don't understand your point.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Well, if OBP is the key to scoring runs, then limiting your opponents OBP would be the key to preventing runs. If you combine those two factors for teams, every year, you're going to be pretty close to the best teams in either league.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Instead of looking a records why not only look at scoring runs. Since OBP is an offensive stat it only looks at one side of the game.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
That's my point exactly. I wasn't saying that OBP is unimportant. I was simply refuting the statement made by writer Joe Posnanski that OBP is the whole point of the game. My contention is that OBP is one ingredient in the recipe, not the recipe itself.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
If OBP is the entire point of the offensive side of the game, then in Posnanski's thinking wouldn't "preventing" OBP (making the other team make outs as quickly as possible through good defense and/or pitching) be the entire point of the defensive side of the game? I think that's where Real Neal was leading. At least that's what I got.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Yes. OBP is not the whole game. But If it's one ingredient in the recipe, it's like the flour in the bread.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I'm afraid I've started something I didn't intend. My entire point is that baseball is not about OBP alone. OBP is part of the game, not the whole game. I like the analogy of OBP being the flour ingredient in the bread recipe. It's really important, but flour alone does not make bread.
Here's something I found interesting as I was looking into this. Last year in the NL East, here's how the teams finished based on OBP:
1. Florida Marlins
2. Atlanta Braves
3. Washington Nationals
4. New York Mets
5. Philadelphia Phillies
I'm not drawing any conclusions. I just found it interesting.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Taking this point (I'm not even sure what the point is anymore) a little farther, Here's what the NL East looked like based on runs scored:
1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. Florida Marlins
3. Atlanta Braves
4. Washington Nationals
5. New York Mets
Although the Phillies were last in OBP, all of the teams in the NL East were bunched fairly closely. However, The Phils outscored their next closest NL East opponent by 48 runs.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Hopefully Joe Morgan doesn't read this.
Off Topic
Hope I am not repeating something that has already been said, but MLB network is reporting that Larussa is saying he may use McGwire as a pinch hitter during the season. They said it would be late in the year. Would that affect his HOF status? If he is activated, then would he have to wait 5 more years before he would be voted on again?
I know this isn't related to our Cubbies, but thought it was interesting. Maybe we could get Sammy to PH and relive the lovefest from 98.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
To answer the question, yes, that would knock him off the ballot for five years.
re: Scott Eyre Retires...
...and another discarded Cub appears on the Phillies radar....
Free agent left-handers Joe Biemel and Will Ohman are possibilities to take Eyre's place.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
What does it say about Jim Hendry's tenure that there are no Cubs among the top 3 at their position for ANY position or pitcher? Despite having the #3 payroll in baseball.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I've gotta think Mauer ranks considerably higher
he's probably #2 on my list
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Mariners complete Kotchman deal with Boston. Red Sox take on Bill Hall, a prospect, and cash. According to Cot's, the Brewers are paying around $7 mil+ of the $10 mil Hall is due this year. Sounds like the M's are making Hall a freebie for Boston.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I like Derrek Lee, but think he's behind 4 or 5 1b in the NL alone: Pujols, Gonzalez, Fielder, Howard. Joey Votto and Helton are in the mix too. Not to mention Cabrera and Texeira. Kendry Morales had a nice year last year. Berkman, Morneau, Carlos Pena are all good
I like Aramis, but in the NL he's behind at least Zimmerman and Sandoval. I think he's better than Mark Reynolds. Wright may be better, but I'm having a hard time figuring out why he only hit ten homers last year in over 500 ABs. In the AL, there's A-Rod and Longoria.
Our second basemen are not in the team picture. Who is Ben Zobrist?
Jimmy Rollins had a .296 OBP last year. Ouch. He had an OPS seven points higher than Theriot's. I like Ryan, but he's behind at least 5 or six in the NL, and way behind offensively. I'd rank Tulo aherad of Jeter. In Ramirez and Tulowizki, the NL has some damn fine shortstops.
It's saying something if you are top 5 or higher at your position in the majors.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I agree on Colorado. Tulo's D is ridiculous, while I think Jeter's is not as good. Jeter had 9 errors and 75 DP, but his RF/9 was 3.90 against a league average of 4.36 last year. Plus, he's 35. Tulo had 9 errors and 89 DP, with a RF/9 of 4.51 to a league average of 4.38. Plus, he's 25.
there's questions in that article that make my brain hurt...
i was making a small/informal list but when it got to the "trade fontenot and bring on andres blanco" part my brain exploded. yes, blanco can field, but that's all he can do. if neifi perez makes you look bad at the plate you got issues...and we have issues if baker gets injured.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Yeah, but if Fontenot hits as badly as he did last year, Blanco probably is more valuable because at least he's a plus fielder and can play multiple positions. At best, Fonty is probably about an average fielder at 2b. And let's not forget that Baker isn't a backup SS, so someone needs to rest Theriot a couple of times a month so he's not worn out by September, like they've been claiming they were going to do for a couple years now. That's hard to do without Blanco or some other capable SS on the roster.
I still say they should have non-tendered Fontenot and used that money to sign or trade for an established MLB 2b. Baker is intriguing, but we're trying to win the pennant and he's unproven as a starter with no fall back options. Go get a real 2b and let Baker be the Dero impersonator.
If they end up getting rid of Fontenot now and costing us money to do so, it's just another dumb move by Hendry after offering him a contract, like he did with last year with Gaudin. Why does Hendry get a pass on making dumb financial moves that cost the team money when it's something that any idiot can see in advance and avoid?
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I agree, but some people were thinking he was hot stuff with his ridiculous average for a while as a Cub, but the BABIP told a different story.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Agreed. He's being groomed to be the 2010 scapegoat. Still, there's something to be said for his Mark Derosa-like body.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I think the real question is, does he have any Mark Derosa-like stubble?
Re: The MLB's Best Players
This is what bench guys look like on real baseball teams... Andres Blanco. He can play baseball good. I'm not sure how much more simple I can say it.
Sure Fontenot will give you a home run every once in a while. That's real nice, but half of the game (and some would say more than half of the game) is defense.
No offense to you, crunch, my beef is with the Cubs for all the Fontenots, Jake Foxes, Koyie Hills... bleh. Just find some guys who can play baseball good.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Purely as "bench" players, I would not mind Fox, Fontenot, Blanco, Hill.
It is management passing them off as either "platoon" or "everyday starters" that fucking pisses me off!!
A player like Mark DeRosa, when he was here, truly could be a starter on most teams, and was tremendously valuable as a SuperSub which Hendry screwed the pooch on last year going into the season with no viable backup for him during A-Ram's annual injury.
Hey, wait a minute...!
Could it be we have a re-run of the same movie in 2010?!
Re: The MLB's Best Players
-edit- wrong post replied to...damn auto-collapsing message boxes
Re: The MLB's Best Players
One of the other noteworthy things about this is the number of real good players that are young. Of those 27 or younger: Mauer, Lincecum, Ramirez, Gonzalez, Tulowitzki, Cabrera, McCann, Pedroia, Kinsler, Wright, Braun, Sizemore, Markakis. Also Votto, Sandoval, Fielder, Zimmerman, Morales, Ethier, Greinke, Broxton.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Agree with the list for the most part, except I can't believe Matt Holliday isn't in the top ten. Ive considered him and Pujols two of the top 6 or 7 pure hitters in the league for the last few years. When i heard the Cardinals acquired him last year i knew the Cubs had no chance at the division, and now probably not for the next seven years.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
The logic that Lincecum is the best pitcher and Greinke needs a few more seasons is dubious. Other than that I'd probably swap in Kemp for Granderson and Hill for Pedroia. As a RF, I don't think Ichiro is a top 10 player, and for my money Mauer is either #1 or #2. Dollars aside, who wouldn't you trade even up for him?
Re: The MLB's Best Players
I'd like to take a moment to rant about the nonsensical "first-time ballot" philosophy.
So Mariotti, for one, believes that voting on the first ballot is different than voting on the second. Not that the Hall is made up of simply the inner circle players, just that only those players deserve the first ballot.
But if everyone thought like Mariotti, deserving players would fall below the minimum vote and never be enshrined! His philosophy, if everyone agreed with it, would remove players he would later vote for.
I realize that he realizes not everyone agrees with him, so he has the luxury of counting on actual, principled voters to vote Hall players every time, so he may grandstand. I have no respect for that point of view.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Let's see... he can't vote guys in on the first ballot because that's only for the very best, and he can't vote guys in on the 9th ballot because if they deserved it they would have made it already. Does he not understand that HE is one of the select few that actually get to vote? I guess I wouldn't blame if he didn't understand that since I have no idea how he's considered a "baseball writer".
I just don't get why a person's worthiness would change from one year to the next. Maybe they should just make someone eligible for induction by the writers for one year only and then turn it over to either the player's committee or a separate committee staffed by former baseball executives or something.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
some baseball writers take their proximity to the news they cover and the perks that come with it a bit too seriously.
too many get shit on by players not taking the writer's job seriously and too many writers make up for it by basking in the glow of the fans who are in awe of the stories that come with the intimate access.
it's like some self-feeding ego system that some writers get caught up in. meh... there's not a lot of them, but there's still too many, imo.
it's the "entourage" effect. some umps have this issue, too.
Re: BBWAA writers
Here's Jeff Pearlman again. You may find yourself liking him more than the other day when he was trying to use his blog to get people to hate Randy Johnson...,
Most of us writers weren't exactly the cool kids in school. We stunk at sports, failed at dating and rarely -- if ever -- got invited to the good parties. While our peers were making out with the cheerleaders, we were debating among ourselves whether the Yankees were wise to have traded Jerry Mumphrey to Houston for Omar Moreno (And I don't care what Chris Katechis said -- it was a horrible deal). Point is, even the eternally powerless crave power. In the world of baseball, few wands wield greater oomph than that of the BBWAA Hall vote.
To be blunt, sportswriters have no business deciding which men do and do not belong in Cooperstown. It's a farce. A joke. Having spent many of my days covering baseball from press boxes across the nation, I will now proportionately break down for you what, exactly, we scribes do during a nine-inning game:
20 percent: Watch baseball
20 percent: Write skeletal game stories, with blanks to be filled in later
15 percent: E-mail
15 percent: Facebook/MySpace/Twitter
10 percent: Attack press dining room ice cream dispenser
8 percent: Debate the Jerry Mumphrey-Omar Moreno deal
5 percent: Return to press dining room ice cream dispenser
3 percent: Return again to press dining room ice cream dispenser
2 percent: Complain to neighboring writer that press dining room ice cream dispenser lacks chocolate syrup
1 percent: Shoot evil looks toward the overexuberant radio dolt screaming, "I'M FRANKIE ZACCHEO! IN THE FIFTH INNING HERE FROM PNC PARK, IT'S THE BREWERS 3, THE PIRATES NOTHING!!!!!" into a telephone
1 percent: Google "public relations" and "job openings"
Read the whole thing here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers...
Re: The MLB's Best Players
i have no idea why that would make me like him more.
less of that kind of stuff is what i'm after.
Re:less of that kind of stuff is what i'm after
The Pearlman quote was meant for everyone, not you in particular. Or at all. It just fit in with the topic being discussed.
And, less of WHAT kind of stuff??
Re: The MLB's Best Players
Yeah, get out of your mom's basement and stop playing "Warcraft" and get a life.
etc, etc, etc...
Re: The MLB's Best Players
why isn't chad fox a cub yet?
hendry needs to quit dragging his feet on this issue...what a lame SOB.
Re: The MLB's Best Players
a man's kind of mildness!
nice one.
also...enjoy this ruining of your childhood.
Recent comments
J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...
Giants scare me. I think you're wrong about Bumgarner, he would pitch on short rest for Game 2 and then full rest for Game 5. Cueto would go Game 1, then short rest in game 4. Add in some really tough outs in that lineup and I want nothing to do with them. With that rotation they can easily steal a series.
Cards are a tough matchup. The rivalry evens out their comparable lack of talent. And like someone said, they love HRs, which is how to beat the Cubs. The upside is that I would feel really good about Lester twice against STL.
j.buchanan with a nice start...5ip 2h 1bb 3k, 0r/er
zobrist with 2HR and a double through 8
heyward 0-4 :(
Mark Gonzales @MDGonzales
Soler likely to return Sunday, Maddon says
Right now, I'd like to see the Mets first, Giants 2nd.
I believe that since most of the team from last years' NLCS is on the squad this year, they will really amp their game up even more to kick their ass in payback for 2015.
The Giants just do not have the depth in years past, and I think all things equal - and at Wrigley - they could handle them.
I do not want to see the Cards, period. Or their fans, media, or Joe Buck.
I don't want to play Braves in the first round. Any friggin team in the league can win 3 of 5..I hate the first round. Furthermore, I wanted to play the Marlins in 2003 and the Mets over Dodgers last year.
With that said in reverse order:
3. Cardinals: It will be devastating to lose in the first round, but even worse to their main rival. It is increased incentive for the Cardinals, especially after last year. Cards would have nothing to lose, Cubs have everything to lose.
2. Giants: Rotation in the playoffs scare me a bit, but what a lousy team.
1. Mets--because of the losses in the rotation
2. Giants--because they're not the team they were BUT they maybe have bullshit even-year magic?
3. Cardinals--because rivalry and not making the playoffs hurts them more than losing in the NLDS plus getting eliminated by them in the playoffs would make for horrible sports commentary next throughout next season.
Who's asking?
CLE/DET rained out last night already, possible rain-outs in New York (vs. Baltimore), Boston(vs. Toronto) and Philly(vs. Mets) this weekend too.
Not only games involving playoff spots that would need to be played, but any that involve home field advantage.
I got the first one! Second one I'm not even sure what even/odd betting is.
any opponent preference for NLDS?
Mets are down to 1 great pitcher instead of 4. Syndegaard may pitch Sunday which means if Mets win the WC game, he'd be set up for Game 1. There's a chance they clinch a spot by Sunday so he'd pitch the WC and then we'd probably get Colon for Game 1. They've certainly had the hottest bats over the last week and month out of the WC options.
A couple of Cub related puzzles.
Can't teach height and thinness
Hopefully Pirates don't call up A. Lincoln.
j.buchanan going friday...should be...baseball...or something like it.
Wow. I didn't know they could do that.
Nice for Willson, not so much for Addy.


text:
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Jamez Rogers, B.J. Grevey, Michele Boykin and Mary Harriet Moore each appear on the 2013-14 South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-State teams, released Monday.
The SCBCA all-state teams are divided by S.C. High School League's four classifications. Each player is selected by coaches' votes.
Rogers, a 6-foot-4 sophomore forward, has helped guide Wando to a Region VII title and into the third round of the Class 4A playoffs, averaging 16 points, five rebounds and four assists per game.
In his junior season, Grevey led Bishop England to region wins over the likes of Burke, Garrett and Academic Magnet while averaging 16 points, six rebounds and two steals per game.
Boykin and Moore have both turned in big years in their senior season to lead the Bishop England girls into the third round of the Class 2A playoffs. The Lady Bishops have just one loss on the season — from the opening round of a holiday tournament — and haven't won a game by less than 11 points all season.
Boykin is averaging 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and five steals per game, while shooting 62 percent from inside the three-point arc. Moore is scoring 15 points per game, along with eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and 2.4 blocks.
SCBCA All-State
Class 4A
L.J. Peak – Gaffney – Player of the Year
Jameel Taylor – Hanna
Tyreece Brice – South Pointe
Jevante Gross – Irmo
Emarius Logan – White Knoll
Erick White – Sumter
Demetre Rivers – Stratford
D.J. Dobson – Bluffton
John Jenkins – Summerville
Dantez Bennamon – Goose Creek
Chandler Harrison – North Augusta
Javis Howard – Irmo
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside – Dorman
Anthony Johnson – South Pointe
Jamez Rogers – Wando
Randall Shaw – Hillcrest
Class 2A
Deion Holmes – Chesnee – Player of the Year
Marcus Stroman – Keenan
Keith Workman – Fairfield Central
Tyre Moore – Academic Magnet
Deriante Jenkins – Lake Marion
Maurice Howard – Saluda
Zach Parker – Mid-Carolina
Montell James – Edisto
Rocquan Frederick – Calhoun County
Terrance Frazier – Ridge-Hardeeville
Anthony Adger – Crescent
Alex Brown – Mullins
Darnell Rogers – Indian Land
Dyshane Murphy – Kingstree
B.J. Grevey – Bishop England
Bennett Wilson – Newberry
Class 2A
Michele Boykin – Bishop England
Mary Harriet Moore – Bishop England
Tyshanna Lester – Dillon
Cady Cole – Pendleton
Arnasia Boyd – Newberry
Dareisha Sowell – Andrew Jackson
Shaunice Fulmore – Lake City
Malia Rivers – Central
Daquasha Williams – Ninety Six
Alexis Foulks – Columbia
Jaleah Lasane – Mullins
Brittani McDonald - Mullins
© 2016 Moultrie News an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Flat Rate Shipping. Any Size Order! -
- A Portion of Proceeds Benefit Miami Athletics -
Main Content
Order as many items as you like with our $7.99 flat rate shipping.
This item ships within five business days.
Order as many items as you like with our $7.99 flat rate shipping.
Need it faster?
Carry around your team spirit with this Miami Hurricanes Grommet hobo. Made by Littlearth, this Miami Hurricanes bag features a detailed embroidered team graphic and this sleek piece of Hurricanes team gear also comes with two slash pockets for extra storage. Measures approximately 11" x 5" x 9.5".
- Material: 100% Nylon - Shell; 100% Polyester - Lining
- Officially licensed
- Vibrant team colors
- Grommet hobo bag
- Embroidered team logo
- One zip pocket and two slash pockets for extra storage
- Machine wash
- Officially licensed
- Imported
- Brand: Little Earth
Hurricanes Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
on March 27, 2013 - 1:28 AM
, updated March 27, 2013 at 6:27 AM
"American Idol" sells the illusion of stardom. The exalted talent show offers hopefuls a chance to cut out the difficult bits – the endless gigs in bars, the countless long nights spent in a packed van heading off to a show that may or may not have a payday at its conclusion, the hours and hours spent wondering if you're ever actually going to get anywhere – and proceed straight for the victory lap. Those who win, or place high ... well, they end up with an instant high-profile career. They might not be ready for it, having done little of the actual work that prepares one for such things. But by the time they realize this, it's already too late. The contracts have been signed.
Carrie Underwood, who took top honors in the 2005 edition of "Idol," is in possession of a miraculously powerful voice. She made this point abundantly clear throughout an exuberant, close to sold-out show at First Niagara Center on Tuesday. It was also clear, however, that massive stardom may have come her way before she was fully prepared for it.
As flawlessly as Underwood sang her bits Tuesday, she never appeared to be altogether comfortable on stage. The music itself was certainly constructed in the interest of conveying deep emotion – at times, of the overtly melodramatic variety. Yet through it all, Underwood never seemed to be able to fully connect with her audience.
This might sound surprising, given that Underwood and her band have been performing around the world for several years. The "Blown Away" tour itself commenced life in 2012 and has already seen Underwood play for some 500,000 people. Tuesday's show felt like musical theater, however – it all came across as scripted, and the lack of spontaneity, combined with Underwood's rather aloof presence, suggested a barrier between performer and listener.
Underwood and her eight-piece band earn high marks for their professionalism, it must be said. From the opening moments of "Good Girl" forward, things went off without a hitch, the band members providing an immaculate, if largely soul-less, recitation of the evening's program, and Underwood herself hitting all of her notes with a full, pitch-perfect delivery.
Though niche-marketed as a country artist, with country hits and platinum sales to back up such an assertion, most of Underwood's show favored mainstream rock and Top 40 pop over country. "Good Girl" and its follow-up, "Undo It," have about as much to do with country music as does Def Leppard's catalog. But with her third number, the mid-tempo "Wasted," Underwood proved that she can sing country music with warmth and virtuosity. Early on, a cover of Randy Travis' "I Told You So" provided the singer with a chance to truly shine.
Less convincing are the rockers – the saucy "Cowboy Casanova," and the Bon Jovi-esque "Two Black Cadillacs" both came across as at best play-acted, and at worst, forced and disingenuous. Then there was the gospel-tinged country-pop "Jesus Take the Wheel," a rather confusing bit of sermonizing involving a narrator who seems to have taken the "God is my co-pilot" thing a bit too literally. But Underwood gave it her all – which is a considerable amount, be assured – and much of the house sang along.
Aside from Underwood's outfits, which were startlingly tacky prom-dress hybrids that would flatter no one, the stage set and the production itself were relatively tasteful. A combination of films, still photography and subtle lighting cues served to create a rock show atmosphere, even if some of the films displayed Underwood attempting to outrun a twister in the middle of a prairie or cavorting about in slow-mo.
At the show's high point, Underwood and most of her band boarded a satellite stage made to resemble a front porch, presumably in the South. The platform lifted from the ground and was carried by wires out over the crowd and toward the back of the arena, offering Underwood an opportunity to get up close and personal with the broad expanse of the venue. The folk-pop of "All-American Girl," the mid-tempo rock of "Nobody Told You," and the faux-reggae of "One Way Ticket" – which came replete with bursts of confetti and the unleashing of several massive beach balls, to the crowd's delight – had the whole place on its feet, and provided the emotional apex of the show.
Yet, despite the bells and whistles, Underwood never appeared to be entirely comfortable. Her voice can certainly fill an arena ably, and when she tackles legitimate country music, she shines, unquestionably. The whole spectacle of arena-country just didn't seem to suit her, however. She's the sort of singer who sounds best when she just stands there and sings. Unfortunately, American Idol winners aren't afforded such luxuries. They have to be larger than life pop icons, even if that isn't what they were cut out for. I, for one, would rather hear Underwood sing legitimate country music in more intimate surroundings.


text:
When Omarosa Manigault appeared on her archrival Bethenny Frankel's talk show on Wednesday, confrontation was expected – and viewers weren't disappointed.
The pair – who've been feuding for more than three years since Frankel dismissed The Apprentice star as nothing more than a reality TV villain – didn't hold back. In the segment, Manigault suggested that the reason why Frankel had been successful was because she was white.
"It's different for you and I," she told the talk show host. "I am an African-American woman. You get to walk around and be mediocre and you still get rewarded with things. We have to be exceptional to get anything in this business."
But the 39-year-old quickly backtracked, pointing out that clearly Frankel was doing well because she had her own talk show, which prompted Frankel to say that Manigault was now $10,000 richer thanks to her appearance fee.
Manigault then explained that she was just as successful as Frankel – saying that she had her own brand.
"I don't think you have a brand," Frankel said.
"You make cupcakes, I worked in the White House," Omarosa snapped back. "Get a grip."
She then tried to explain what her brand is. "I am a smart businesswoman who celebrates being smart and there is a brand in being smart," she said.
"Your brand is smart?" Frankel queried. "That's in your business plan?"
"Absolutely," Omarosa replied. "I have an accomplished career. I teach young people … I hope they don't get discouraged from watching two women who have an opportunity to put things behind us. We have a chance to turn this thing around."
To which Frankel replied: "No, we don't."
Frankel then took to Twitter to share her feelings about the interview. "I haven't experienced anything like it since Real Housewives," she Tweeted, later explaining why she invited Omarosa on the show: "I like talking to controversial people. I'm intrigued by human behavior. More interesting than 'celeb gossip.' "
Omarosa Calls Bethenny Frankel 'Mediocre' During Confrontational Appearance
The Latest
Only on People.com


text:
The page you requested requires Pro access
Australia GFS Surface Wind +24 hour Chart
- model
- TWC 7-day
- BoM 3-day
- BoM 10-day
- EC 7-day
- EC-D 10-day
- EC-E 15-day
- US 8-day
- US 16-day
- CMC 6-day
- Waves & Swell
About GFS
Global Forecast System. The operational numerical weather forecasting model run by NCEP. The GFS superceded the AVN and MRF models, on which it is largely based. Forecast data from the GFS is available out to 180 hours at full resolution and 16 days at a reduced resolution.
Weather News
Adelaide weather: SA braces for strongest winds to hit in 50 years
Storm-force winds forecast to hit South Australia this week will be the strongest the state has had in more than 50 years, the weather bureau has warned.
Wet conditions dampen farm machinery buying in New South Wales
Heavy rains across New South Wales have farmers reassessing possible machinery purchases despite their still expressing interest in new equipment.
Early northern rainfall
Australia's tropics are acting like it's already the wet season, even though September is technically the final month of the dry.


text:
Admissions Requirements
Admission requirements for all Graduate School of Theology degrees are as follows:
- A completed application and application fee;
- An official transcript(s) in English (or translated to English) of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent;
- A cumulative undergraduate approximate B average or above in the area of focus or related area and evidence of an overall productive GPA;
- Two letters of recommendation (may be submitted through the online application);
- A writing sample, three to five pages in length (typed, double-spaced) following the guidelines on the GST website.
Please visit the Admissions Checklist page to find links to the online application, recommendation forms, and detailed information concerning the writing sample.


text:
Coding for Fun with Scott Hanselman
- Date: to
- Day 1
- Devdays054
- Speakers: Scott Hanselman
- 20 comments
Loading user information from Channel 9
Something went wrong getting user information from Channel 9
Loading user information from MSDN
Something went wrong getting user information from MSDN
Loading Visual Studio Achievements
Something went wrong getting the Visual Studio Achievements
Right click "Save as…"
Scott shares some of the small open source and blogging projects he's working on. We'll see his JQuery powered webcam, automated remote Office Communicator, and more!
Oops, something didn't work.
It was fun and it was great! btw there was coding too!!!
Great session. Will be interesting to see if the video makes it here! Enjoyed some humor mixed with practica tips.
This was a fun session! Should not be excluded here!
Had a great time! Would love to see it here
I had a great time as well, I hope to see the videos up here soon
Scott is the best! Hilarious and informative.
Scott is the best! Hilarious and informative.
I want it on DVD!! I kid you not!:)
Good job posting a video like this. Channel 9 is also about having fun from time to time.
What was used to capture that video? The quality is amazing!
It's nice, isn't it? It was a 1080p HD Canon camera I think. The video output went through a Folsom.
I tried to watch the "High Quality MP4" on my IPad, but the video stutters a lot. Any idea how to solve this?
@Kris:I get this problem on my ipad with ALL high quality MP4 videos from channel9. I never worked out why so I tend to either download the HQ wmv and convert using format factory using ipad profile (also handy to crop at same time and get rid of presenter pic-in-pic so you can blow up the slides/demos) or download the wmv and play on ipad directly using AV Player HD which will play just about any format. However, it struggles with some hq wmv's whereby the audio goes out of sync (this is on an ipad 1, ipad 2 might be good, would love to know), at which point, i'll try the lower quality wmv or convert as mentioned above.
gosh i have been trying to download the video's from last two days but its not downloading everytime reaching 1% or 2 % it is getting stuck..is there a problem with my internet..?
the video is kinda choppy for me. Don't know it is my bandwidth or not. Anyway, this makes me feel a bit sad. He has so many sites, and I don't Arggggg.
Awesome talk, Scott is great at teaching without letting you know you're learning. It's good to see another developer with ADD, that was a great tangent at 48:00.
Awesome talk, Scott is great at teaching without letting you know you're learning. It's good to see another developer with ADD, that was a great tangent at 48:00.
@sean:You mean 58:00
This was great, even for us non-coding geeks it was a good watch ;)
Great talk!!!
Comments have been closed since this content was published more than 30 days ago, but if you'd like to continue the conversation, please create a new thread in our Forums, or Contact Us and let us know.


text:
The 5 Most Insane Things Ever Accomplished in a Video Game
Video games are many things to many people. You and I might use games to show our girlfriends where they are on our list of priorities, but scientists and psychologists are using them to cure depression, cancer, lazy eye syndrome, and gay bullying. Just think of all the ways games have changed our lives. Why, before the Wii U existed, it would have required a series of unspeakable crimes to show penis drawings to so many thousands of children at once. And like those brave masters of dong art, this article is about heroes who were inspired by games to achieve the impossible.
#5. The Top 5 Warcraft Characters Are All the Same Person
World of Warcraft is designed to be a never-ending quest. There are 1,797 achievements in the game, and each of them requires hours, sometimes weeks to obtain. It takes such a monumental time investment that by the time you get past 1,000, your body medically replaces your sex organs with cup holders. It's why, in Mandarin, "World of Warcraft" translates to "The People's Fun and Noble Plan for Sterilize Youth."
One player not only managed to get 1,954 achievements (157 more than the maximum), but did so with five different characters: Ataxius, Ataxas, Ataxus, Ataxxus, and Ataxa. They each have an identical set of achievements because of an absurd computer game delivery system known as multiboxing. Multiboxing is where you use several computers simultaneously to trick the game into thinking you're five different people. It's similar to another trick you might try as a hardcore gamer -- convincing Pizza Hut you're an entire soccer team.
How Much Time Would This Take?
If you or someone you love has three extra nipples, then you already know how difficult it is to play with five different things using only two hands. Simultaneously playing five Warcraft characters turns a relaxing diversion into a stressful, full-time job. A single wrong keystroke and suddenly one of your paladins is eating cupcakes instead of crusader striking. That doesn't sound like a big deal, but with the amount of diabetes in your body, looking at a picture of dessert is more than enough to make your foot fall off.
The point is, multiboxing isn't exactly a time saver. Even if you're swinging five swords at a time, it takes more than just years of killing monsters to get all the WoW achievements. You need to research where countless rare monsters and pets appear, then stake out those locations for days, hoping to get lucky. You have to pretend to fish -- just stand there and fish -- for over 500 hours. You have to schedule hundreds of all-night sessions with 24 actual humans in order to kill complicated bosses. And trust me -- you don't end up moving to World of Warcraft because of your honed people skills. Communicating with MMO players is like trying to speak sign language through a hole in a bathroom wall: Everyone on the other side of it is confused, is angry, or only came here to suck.
Being the top five characters in this game represents years of work. When you read about some woman who forgot she owned a baby because she was distracted by her shaman's herbalism skill, she isn't even close to this. It almost defies science -- isn't human blood supposed to congeal when it sits still for that long? Plus, it's hard to control five guys at a time while insect colonies are sending foragers in every direction to retrieve chunks of you. Let me try to put it another way: In the time it took to win 105,000 Warcraft achievement points, this person could have become fluent in Icelandic and used it to watch a can of Icelandic beans expire seven times.
#4. Sim City 3000 Player Builds "Perfect" City
Sim City is a soothing game about building your own metropolis. You construct whatever you want, and with no enemies other than traffic and the occasional Godzilla, the only hard part of Sim City is convincing the unemployment office that you're looking for a job. And yet someone found a way to beat it. An architecture student named Vincent Ocasla put this together:
He redesigned city blocks into strange cascading rectangles to eliminate space between buildings and cut down on subway stations. He created an all-powerful police state to keep his uneducated slave people from revolting. He made George Orwell's darkest visions look like a bubbly hand job from the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba!
In an interview with Vice.com, where he explicitly denied any mental problems, Ocasla described his city's people: "They have all been successfully dumbed down, sickened with poor health, enslaved, and mind-controlled just enough to keep this system going for thousands of years. Fifty thousand years, to be exact. They are all imprisoned in space and time." It's hard to tell if he really loves video games or if he's trying to frighten his prison therapist.
How Much Time Would This Take?
As you might imagine, reinventing every aspect of urban planning isn't something you do on accident. The math science he used is outside my area of expertise, but he drew shapes and numbers all over graph paper for 18 months before he even started playing the actual video game, and then it took over two years to finish his city. It's easy to accuse him of wasting time, since after four years of development, all he did was invent a way to cram more people into a tinier space and make them miserable, but I went to enough college to know that that's virtually indistinguishable from most post-graduate programs.
#3. MIT Students Hack a Building's Lights to Play Tetris (Terribly)
No matter how intense the struggles are that go into them, video game records have a tendency to be unimpressive. For instance, the fastest game completion ever came when some asshole playing Clue on the Sega Genesis just immediately accused Colonel Mustard of doing it with the Knife in the Hall. During the world record for the longest gaming marathon, I found out that anyone attempting the record can spend 17 percent of their time taking breaks! That's not a marathon -- that's a half-day for the people who assembled your Xbox.
Still, you have to be impressed that last year a group of MIT students hacked a 21-story building on their campus to transform it into this:
We live in a strange, nerdy world, so the MIT students' idea of using window lights to play Tetris wasn't very original. However, this is a specifically crazy accomplishment, because the combination of horrible luck and horrible skill created the biggest, worst game of Tetris that will ever be. You'd swear that the programmers sadistically designed it to give the player the worst possible piece each time, and that whoever dropped them into place had the organization skills of a Somalian open grave.
Like Shaquille O'Neal trying to fit inside a condom, this 21-story game turned out to be 295 feet of painful frustration. By the time it was over, the person smart enough to turn a building into Tetris hadn't cleared a single line. Not one! If you cover a Gameboy in afterbirth and let a cat try to eat it, it will get at least one goddamn line.
How Much Time Would This Take?
Setting up the prank must have taken years of combined expertise in many fields, but trying to sit through a video of it seems to take even longer.


text:
Want Free Shipping Every Day? Learn How.
Preview scale: 21.0 x 18.0 inches
White organic daisy in a variety of sizes, repeating on a coffee colored background
"Paper Daisy" is available in a range of fun colours inc: Provence Gold / Provence Blue / Olive Green / Lovely Linen / Perfect Pink / Bronze / Coffee / Sage and Summer Yellow
What we do and how we do it.
See previous challenge winnersVote Now
Wallpaper Coverage Calculator
Based on the dimensions you provide, this calculator will determine the number of custom-length sections of paper you'll need to cover any surface. If the height of your surface varies, input the tallest dimension in order for the pattern to line up correctly.
Enter your dimensions in feet (1 foot is 30.48 cm).
© 2008-2015 Spoonflower Inc


text:
Manchin says country's finances are top priority
January 3, 2013
WASHINGTON — Amid the several tasks with which lawmakers been charged, Sen....
All the raising of taxes is for is to give those thieves down there in Washington more money to spend and most of that will be for the bums who will not work. Stole money from all of us who work through social security. GOP can head this off by demanding public hearings on these bills and not funding them. We will see how far that goes.
3 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Joe will say just about anything for the vote. If you don't believe this just wait.....
1 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Joe is a disappointment in many ways. But come election time he'll be firing his rifle (well, maybe a water gun next time) and saying all the right things. Whatever. Bring on the revolution.
2 Agrees | 4 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
"Manchin says country's finances are top priority"
Nothing could be further from the truth. This bill adds $4 trillion to the debt for a grand total of $20 trillion. The debt was $10 trillion in '08 (a figure that is shameful and embarassing). It's now doubled. For every $41 of additional revenue, this latest bill cuts just $1 from the budget. How can Joe say what he said with a straight face? Now we get to watch the theatrics when the debt ceiling debate begins in about a month. Let's hope the politicians have enough stones to say "no". Failure to stop this madness will result in catastrophic consequences for the nation.
3 Agrees | 4 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
"Manchin called the fiscal cliff "a ridiculous and embarrassing situation"
So are we supposed to congratulate the president and congress for addressing a situation they created in the first place?
4 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Showing 5 of 5 comments


text:
Main Content
Order as many items as you like with our $4.99 flat rate shipping.
This item ships within five business days.
Order as many items as you like with our $4.99 flat rate shipping.
Need it faster?
Celebrate your San Diego Padres fandom with this Antigua Spark polo! Show you love for the San Diego Padres in this polo. It features embroidered San Diego Padres graphics on the front and a Slim-Fit ensuring you'll look great while supporting your team.
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Lightweight ribbed polo
- Antigua branding at back yoke
- 5-Button placket
- Tagless collar
- Embroidered team logo on left chest
- Side slits at hem
- Short sleeve
- Officially licensed
- Imported
- Brand: Antigua
Padres Customers also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
on January 15, 2013 - 11:54 PM
Safety Jairus Byrd and left guard Andy Levitre are the Buffalo Bills' big-ticket soon-to-be unrestricted free agents.
But they're far from the only meaningful contributors from the 2012 team to have played out the final year of their contracts. General Manager Buddy Nix, along with new coach Doug Marrone and his staff – whenever it's finalized – face several key decisions on which players the team is interested in bringing back, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
Here's a look at that "second tier" of unrestricted free agents for the Bills, excluding Levitre and Byrd.
DE Kyle Moore: Inactive for the first four games of the season, Moore developed nicely over the final three months of the year, eventually making seven starts. At times, he was the team's most consistent pass rusher. He finished with three sacks and 24 tackles in 12 games.
At 26 years old, and with Drew Rosenhaus as his agent, Moore picked the perfect time to flash potential as a pass rusher in a league that's always looking to find players with that skill.
"I'm just going to sit back and watch everything unfold," Moore said. "This is a fun time for me."
Moore, who played 61 percent of the defensive snaps (491 out of 810) after becoming active, is one of the front office's better finds. They plucked him off the Lions' practice squad in 2011. He's got support in the organization.
"They gave me my opportunity here," Moore said. "They believed in me. First when I made the squad, and then they allowed me to play and start. All I can do is be loyal to the team that did that."
One of the big questions for new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is how he would use a player like Moore, whose best fit is as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme.
CB Leodis McKelvin: He's had his ups and downs defensively, but McKelvin, the team's 2008 first-round draft pick, has proven to be a dynamic return man. He led the NFL in punt return average at 18.7 yards per return, and was the only player to take two punts back for touchdowns this season.
McKelvin also started four games at cornerback as the Bills played musical chairs at the position behind Stephon Gilmore for most of the season.
He said he'll be looking for an opportunity to play defensively in free agency.
"Most definitely we'll be considering the positions I'm playing," he said. "That's what I'm looking for. [The] return game is always going to be there, but I'm going to be looking for a chance to play on defense."
He hopes that comes with the Bills.
"I've been here for five years. This is the first team that ever gave me the opportunity to play the game that I love [professionally]," he said. "Buffalo is family first. It's a great group of guys here."
LB Bryan Scott: The nickel linebacker was one of the team's better playmakers, with six takeaways (four interceptions, two fumble recoveries), two forced fumbles and the defense's only touchdown of the season. He also finished with 66 tackles.
Scott played 2012 on a one-year contract with a base salary of $825,000.
He's been with the Bills the past six seasons, making him the longest-tenured player among unrestricted free agents.
"Hopefully everything works out and I'm back here next year," he said. "That's what I want. That's where my heart is, in this city and in this locker room with this team. I want to be part of that team that turns things around here, that makes the fans really proud of us."
Scott played a lot this season – he was on the field for 590 of the team's 1,088 defensive snaps (54 percent) and there is not an obvious replacement on the roster for the 10-year veteran.
DL Spencer Johnson: The versatile defensive lineman was limited by an ankle injury that forced him to miss two games. He finished the year with just 19 tackles, a personal low with the Bills.
"I didn't have the season I wanted to this year," he said.
Johnson's cap hit in 2012 was $4 million – a number the Bills will likely seek to lower if they are interested in bringing him back.
"I've been here a long time, and we've got a good core group of guys," Johnson said. "To be a part of a winning team here would be awesome for me.
DE Shawne Merriman: The presence of Moore in training camp meant the Bills considered Merriman expendable, but the team re-signed him shortly after defensive end Mark Anderson was hurt in Week Five at San Francisco.
Merriman played in 10 games, starting the season finale against the Jets, making 17 tackles and one sack.
"I feel good, man. It took a while. I had to work through it and get to the point I'm at now," he said. "A lot of guys don't get a second opportunity in this game, and I took advantage. I'm proud of that."
Merriman played 31 percent of the defensive snaps (206 out of 669) after re-joining the team.
"It's very gratifying, because not only did I come back, but I was a big part of this defense. I'm happy about that," he said.
Asked whether he was open to returning to Buffalo, Merriman said: "I would love to play with these guys. I have a long relationship with [General Manager] Buddy Nix. I respect him as more than just a GM. I look up to him. You don't have a lot of GMs in this league that tell you what it is, tell you straight up, and I'm fortunate for that."
QB Tarvaris Jackson: Was inactive all 16 games of this season after being acquired from Seattle for a seventh-round draft pick late in August. The Bills, however, could be without any quarterbacks on the roster come March, should they decide to cut starter Ryan Fitzpatrick to avoid paying a $3 million roster bonus.
That could mean an opportunity to compete for playing time here in Buffalo for Jackson, something he wasn't given the chance to do under former coach Chan Gailey. It's worth noting that the man who executed the trade, Nix, is still here.
Jackson admitted 2012 was a trying year, but said he'd be open to a return.
"Definitely, if I get an opportunity to play and compete, I'd love to be back," he said.
WR Ruvell Martin: Martin's biggest job was as the "gunner" on special teams. He made four special teams tackles. In limited offensive snaps, he caught four passes for 41 yards. Given Nix's stated desire to upgrade at receiver, it would be surprising to see Martin back next year.
FB Corey McIntyre: The veteran completed his eighth season in the NFL. McIntyre plays a traditional blocking role, with no carries and just two receptions on offense over the past two seasons. His biggest contribution is on special teams, where he served as a captain.
RB Tashard Choice: Carried 47 times for 193 yards and one touchdown in 12 games as the third-string running back. Choice was a favorite of former coach Chan Gailey, whom he played for in college at Georgia Tech. Not a big factor on special teams, with just one tackle.
G Chad Rinehart: Played in seven games – making two starts at right guard in place of the injured Kraig Urbik – before going on injured reserve because of an ankle injury suffered against Tennessee in Week Seven. Made a base salary of $1.26 million in 2012. Provides quality depth along the offensive line.
QB Tyler Thigpen: Served as Fitzpatrick's backup for the past two seasons, but over that time has thrown just 13 passes in seven games, all in mop-up duty. Thigpen, who accepted a $1 million pay cut to stay with the Bills before the season, was originally signed because of his knowledge of Gailey's system. With the coach since fired, it would be a shock if Thigpen were to return.
The Bills have three players with three years of service who are thus restricted free agents – receivers Donald Jones and David Nelson and offensive lineman Colin Brown.
The Bills can retain a "right of first refusal" on any of those players by presenting them with a qualifying offer. That ensures the Bills would receive draft pick compensation for the player if another team signs him to an offer sheet and the Bills don't match it. That compensation corresponds with what level of tender the Bills put on each player, and where they were drafted.
For the 2013 season, the tenders are as follows: first round, $2.879 million, second round, $2.023 million and the original draft round, $1.323 million.
For example, Brown was a fifth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009, so if the Bills placed the restricted free-agent tender on him and another team signed him to an offer sheet, the Bills would receive a fifth-round draft choice from that team if they choose not to match it.
Jones and Nelson, however, were undrafted free agents, so if the Bills are interested in keeping them, they would have to put at least a second-round tender on each player, because the restricted free-agent tender would not provide them any compensation (because they were undrafted) should Jones or Nelson sign an offer sheet with another team that the Bills don't want to match. The second-round tender would make it unlikely another team would try to sign Jones or Nelson to an offer sheet.
The Bills also have a pair of exclusive-rights free agents in H-back Dorin Dickerson and tight end Mike Caussin.
Those are players with two years of experience. The Bills can keep them if they choose by offering the three-year veteran minimum salary, which Dickerson and Caussin have to accept, or leave the NFL. They do not have the right to negotiate with other teams. If the Bills decide not to offer a contract to Dickerson or Caussin, they would become unrestricted free agents.
email: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
ROCKFORD — Larson & Darby Group, 4949 Harrison Ave., No. 100, was approved as an American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems provider.
This distinction makes Larson & Darby one of a few regional and the sole architecture firm to provide AIA CES locally.
For information: 815-484-0739, email@example.com.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Bring Me The News
A new state law encouraging the growth of alternative energy sources has spurred several proposals to create solar power "gardens" in Minnesota, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. The law, which was enacted last year, allows independent businesses and groups to set up arrays of solar panels and then sell the power directly to local customers. Such arrangements would allow consumers to purchase solar power without having to install solar panels on their homes.


text:
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Police were called because a concerned citizen noticed a man trying to enter his car and drive and he appeared to be in no condition to be driving.
When police arrived they found the suspect wearing a back brace around his legs and thighs. He waddled over to the responding officers and told them that everything was okay and that he had just started taking a new anti-depressant medication.
The concerned citizen was on-hand and he told officers that this suspect is a registered nurse. He said he grew concerned when earlier, before the man tried to drive, he was found on the floor stating he wanted his mommy.
This registered nurse takes care of the concerned citizen's sister, who is bedridden.
He said this is the first time he has ever seen the suspect like this.
He said the man had been taking care of his sister for the last six moths.
The suspect refused to ride with EMS to the hospital, but agreed to let them check him out, according to the report.
His wife arrived and took the suspect home.
© 2016 Moultrie News an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
Product Description
- Style: Amplified Semi-Permanent Hair Dye
- Colour: Pillarbox Red
- Volume: 118ml
- Ingredients: Vegan Friendly, PPD Free!
- Additional Features: Benefits of Conditioning Hair, Resealable Tube For Longer Use, Comes With Instructions
- Duration: 5 - 6 weeks
- Amplified Hair Colour: Lasts 30% Longer
- Brand: Manic Panic
- For Best Results: See Instructions Tab
Read More
Delivery Information
|Standard Body Jewellery UK Delivery
2 - 3 Working Days
Standard UK Delivery (Small Packet)
2 - 3 Working Days
Standard UK Delivery (up to 200g)
2 - 3 Working Days
Standard UK Delivery (over 200g)
2 - 3 Working Days
Special Next Day Delivery
1 Working Day
EU/ROW International Delivery
1 - 4 Working Days
Please Note: Any customs or import duties are levied once the package reaches its destination country.
Any additional charges for custom clearance become the responsibility of the recipient.
Click here for more information
Read More
People who purchased this also purchased...
was £14.99
was £8.50
Customer Reviews
Anonymous, Rated:
I have used this product a few times its fantasic, if your looking for your hair to go quite bright this is your colour.
1 customers reviews / (view all)
Product Categories
Need Help?
Call us: +44(0) 1579 341907
(Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm) or Email Us.
(Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm) or Email Us.


text:
What's Dallas reading? The 30 most popular books at the Dallas Public Library
People are always asking, "Read a good book lately?" Let's take a look at the most popular check-outs at the Dallas Public Library this summer. The following list of adult titles covers July 15 through Aug. 15 and includes books checked out at downtown central library and the branches. One thing we notice is the resilience of Fifty Shades of Grey, the mommy-porn potboiler at No. 7 on the list. -- Scott K. Parks, DallasNews.com
To post a comment, log into your chosen social network and then add your comment below. Your comments are subject to our Terms of Service and the privacy policy and terms of service of your social network. If you do not want to comment with a social network, please consider writing a letter to the editor.


text:
Source: ZDNet
quote: Nowhere did anyone specify anything about the GPU
quote: While clear in your head, your argument about being in context holds no merit.
quote: The convenient argument is that the iPad2 is faster than the Prime. That is only true for certain graphics operations. Other tasks can be completed faster on the Prime, such as web browsing.
quote: The general statement that the iPad2 is twice as fast, hence the iPad3 will be 4 times as fast is false, unless you add the qualifier that you are talking about GPU operations.
quote: Stating that I didn't point out facts is non-sense. There is nothing non-factual about my original post. Go challenge any point. A single one. You may not have liked how I phrased it, but the content was factual. Claiming that I falsified something just goes to show how desperate you are to make your point.
quote: And your final comment is such a stretch that it's not worth debating. Try again. Nothing I said is incorrect, and the only part that is up for debate is where I'm making a prediction.
quote: Oh and also, the number of pixels is absolutely irrelevant when comparing GPU's in terms of benchmarks, so that argument of yours is also a nonsense.
quote: Otherwise, you would end up with ridiculous conclusions like a far superior and faster GPU in every case being labelled as inferior, and we wouldn't want such delusion, would we?
quote: It's only non-relevant if the iPad3 will run at lower resolution, which it wont.
quote: This is similar to how the iPhone4 GPU benchmarked lower than the iPhone3GS. This was due to the screen resolution doubling (sound familiar?) while using the same exact GPU.
quote: So while the MP4 is certainly faster , the only thing that matters is real world use. And you have to take that higher resolution into account. You don't test at lower resolution to try to compare, you test exactly how the devices are meant to be used.
quote: And in the end, with the iPad3, you'll get a screen that is much higher resolution, looks better, and still has a graphics advantage over currently released Android tablets. I just think it's not going to be as rosy as Apple claims.
quote: Screen resolution doubled (4x more pixels). If the new improved GPU system (including memory, speed, etc) can't push all those pixels fast enough, the user experience is going to be compromised (eg, laggy operation). It doesn't matter if it's twice as fast at the same lower resolution, it only matters if it can handle the new higher resolution and provide the same or better experience. So in a nutshell, we absolutely want to see if the new GPU can't keep up. Users don't care about theoretical performance at lower resolution, they only care if their shiny new toy works better than their old one.
quote: Keep in mind that with GLBenchmark 2.0 we still cannot run at any resolution than native – in this case 800x480 (WVGA) – and the same applies for other devices in the suite, they're all at respective native resolutions.The reason for the iPhone 4 lagging iPhone 3GS is display resolution, which unfortunately right now we can't test at anything other than native.<\quote>
quote: they're all at respective native resolutions. GLBenchmark 3.0 will fix this somewhat with the ability to render into an off-screen buffer of arbitrary size.
quote: You don't understand how GPU's are benchmarked, then.
quote: I understand completely.
quote: You don't understand that people don't care about benchmarks on equal footing
quote: The only thing that matters is if the new part works better at the higher resolution.
quote: Your comment below about testing an engine on equal ground shows your complete lack of knowledge on the real world. The whole package matters, not trying to interpret the sum of it's components.
quote: So you're totally lost. If you care about performance, the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times mean nothing. The suspension settings, the tires, and engine controls. The end user experience means nothing. All that matters is that you take every engine out of every vehicle, put it into a neutral chassis, and test there. That way you can find the true performance of each engine. Good job, you go right ahead and start trying that. Because the performance of the completed vehicle means nothing, just how each part works. I guess I need to add sarcasm tags, or that might escape you. <\sarcasm>


text:
a real f'in douchebag
damn it, your being a de veau right now
by boggle May 01, 2008
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
Top Definition
French surname meaning "of veel"... english translation means awesome family filled with beautiful girls and handsome men. Everyone in this family is hilarious, goodlooking, and all around great.
girl: Wow that family seemed so cool and fun!
boy:Yep, those were the Deveau's.
boy:Yep, those were the Deveau's.
by ladybug14 July 25, 2009


text:
Top Definition
N. The female companion of a chach (alt. choch or chotch).
Dude. Joanie loves chachie.
by Haff November 12, 2010
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
A girl that will do anything to get another girls man. She is a jealous, and very awkward person. She has almost no friends, and is obsessed with things like Demi Lovato. She thinks she is perfect, but everyone knows that she is not. Joanies are a rare type. They really love getting in the way of relationships of others around her. She is an attention grabber. If ever you meet a Joanie, RUN!
Person #1: Hey is that a Joanie?
Person #2: Yes...
Person #1: LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!
Person #2: Yes...
Person #1: LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!
by hater33 January 08, 2012


text:
DRSol is Dominican News, Weather, Videos, Forums & Travel Information
Untitled Document
• Welcome to the new DRSol
• Latest News
• Random Latest News
• Archives
• Dominican Republic One
• Dominican Today
• Sosua News
• El Nuevo Norte
• Listin Diario
• Island Weather
• Tropical Update
• Surf & Kite Forecasts
• Climate Information
• Earthquakes!
• XR's Weather Blog
• Live Webcams
• Tourist Videos
• Photo Gallery
• Music Library
• Live Radio & TV
• Returning Soon
• Partially Open
• Returning Soon
• Returning Soon
Feedjit Live Blog Stats
DRSol :: News Archive :: Live shows at the Book Fair
The Dominican Sun
"Daily Dominican Republic News in English Since 2004"
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Live shows at the Book Fair
Story Text & Photos © 2012 by DR1
Apr 25 2012 12:00PM
- The Ministry of Culture and Orange Telecom are sponsoring quality live artistic presentations at the open-air Teatro Arena Nereyda Rodriguez in the afternoons and evenings during the celebration of the Santo Domingo International Book Fair. The book fair, the country`s leading annual cultural event, opened on 18 April and continues through Sunday 6 May on the grounds of Plaza de la Cultura (off Maximo Gomez Avenue) and there are events going on all day. The calendar for these events is: Tuesday, 24 April 7pm. "Bocetos," 30 performing artists (dancers, painters, actors and musicians) from the southwestern province of Azua, directed by Starling Diaz. 8:30 pm. Teatro Popular Danzante presents: "Drum Beats for the Queen" in honor of folklorist Nereyda Rodriguez. Wednesday, 25 April 7pm. From Nicaragua, Luis E. Mejia Godoy sings the poems of Ruben Dario, Ernesto Cardenal, Jose Coronel Urtrecho. 9pm. Singer-songwriter Pavel Nunez on stage. Thursday, 26 April. 9pm. Rafelito Mirabal and his Sistema Temperado band. He is known for his unique style of merging Dominican folklore with jazz and other genres. Friday, 27 April. 7pm. Hip-hop dance performances of the catchy poems of Dominican Juan Antonio Alix. 9pm. K-Milo in Concert. Listen to the new bachata sensation, famous for his song `Pero te vas a arrepentir`. Saturday, 28 April. 7pm. Typical music and dance night. Santiago Folklore Dance group presents Rhythms and Dances of the Land, directed by Tony Liriano. This is tops in Dominican folklore groups. 8:30pm. La Malacrianza Ensemble, a folklore performance from Costa Rica. Sunday, 29 April. 4pm. Fusion Dance, with performances of contemporary South Korean dance. The artists combine oriental dance with contributions from Dominican culture. 9pm. Guitarist and singer Rando Camasta on stage. Monday, 30 April. 7pm. Aura, a show with young talents Manny Cruz, Javier Grullon and Jose Julio Suyey who have worked on local productions of Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, High School Musical, among others. Tuesday, 1 May 6:30pm. Performance by the National Folklore Dance group. 7:30pm. Concheria with the National Dance Company of Costa Rica. 8:30pm. Tribu del Sol rock group in concert, with Laura Rivera, Rafa Payan and Papolo. Wednesday, 2 May 7pm. Academia Ballet Concierto presents Dominicans, Myths, Legacies and Traditions, a production by Carlos Veitia, part of celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the dance troupe. Classical dance, jazzdance and contemporary dance numbers. 8:30pm Aljadaqui pop-rock concert. Thursday, 3 May 7pm. Performance by Roldan Marmol and his band. 8:30pm. Pop n with the National Ballet, choreography by Isadora Bruno and Carlos Veitia, directed by Marinella Sallent. Dancers of the national ballet perform to the music of The Beatles and Juan Luis Guerra. Friday, 4 May. 8pm. Urban music show, Let`s Go with the Nucleo Exremo, Dance Center. Let`s Go is a comedy-musical with a positive message for young people. Saturday, 5 May 6:30pm. Voices from Overseas. Dominican songwriter, Cynthia La Cruz Concert. She is a new Latin music discovery in New York City. 7pm. Camerata with the Escuela Elemental de Musica Elila Mena, under the direction of professor Mejia Nunez, listen to the talented students of the national music school play violin, viola, cello and percussion ensembles. 8:30pm. Voices of Overseas, concert with Karina Pasian, the Dominican-American singer who performed at Quincy Jones` We Are The Future concert in Rome and at the White House for Black Music Month. Her album First Love was nominated for a Grammy in Best Contemporary R&B album category. Sunday, 6 May 9pm. Los Hermanos Rosario closing concert. For more on upcoming events, see Read original at
(Posted 12:00 Wednesday by DRSol NewsHound. Viewed 595 times.)
Send to Friend
View Full
Display an exclusive
DRSol Translated
version of these news items
Send to a Friend
Your Name:
Your E-Mail:
Your Friend's Name:
Your Friend's E-Mail:


text:
The story of Anoebis starts in 1998. In that year I discovered goa-trance. Immediately I was SO convinced of that music that I bought all the cds I could buy! Pretty soon I had 200 cds which resulted in a first dj-set during newyear 2000.
Around that period I didn't dj alone. Mostly I played together with a friend called Dave (dj name Paprika) and together we were called PaprikanoebiS
But because Dave was too busy with his studies I played alone since 2001 and before I realised it I was playing more or less every weekend.
The first years of the new millennium were hard. Around that period I was one of the last djs playing "melodic goa trance". Because I loved that style so much and it seemed more or less dead, I and a good friend (Mars/Fabien) deceided to start our own music label called Suntrip Records. It had to concentrate only on this melodic goa trance!
Not much later melodic goa-trance started to revive in Belgium and some other countries in the world, and last few years this resulted in many parties with only "old school goa-trance" :) This meant little sleep for me, but lots of joy! And for some obscure reasons this love for melodic goa trance continues untill today! :)
To make things clear. I don't ONLY love melodic goa-trance... I like forest trance, ambient and suomi a lot as well. This resulted in many dj-sets of those particular style once in a while, but the main thing staid melodic goa-trance untill today!
I have checked on how many parties I played by now, and at the end of 2013 I will have played on more or less 400 parties in my life... Mostly in Belgium, but sometimes in Portugal, France, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland and England as well :)
Altough I'm doing this for a long time now I still love this music (it's so deep in my heart, you can not imagine) and I still love dj-ing. Nothing fulfills my heart more then a crowd dancing and smiling in the first rays of sunshine! :)
If you want to book me... :) The most easy way is to send:
- a message on facebook
- a mail to firstname.lastname@example.com
- a message on psychedelic.be
My price depends, but it is mostly 10 times the entrance price. The idea is simple: if you do a cheap party, I play cheap, if you do an expensive party, I am more expensive. But goa is not my income, so I am always willing to talk about the price when some things seem to be too expensive :)
Thanks for all the support last 12 years and let's go for the next 12! :)
© 2004-2016 Suntrip Records - All rights reserved


text:
This refreshing daily shampoo uses 100% pure botanical extracts to stimulate and invigorate your hair and scalp - and smells great too!
$10.00$0.71 / oz
Authentic Spa Quality Hair Care
de-luxe Shampoo Rosemary Mint
The de-luxe Rosemary Mint Shampoo uses 100% Pure Botanical Extracts (synthetic fragrance free) to stimulate and invigorate hair & scalp. The perfect daily Shampoo for all hair types including color treated hair.
Questions or Comments? (800)-378-4786
For external use only. Avoid eyes.
|Water (Purified), Sodium Coco Sulfate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Glycerin, Rosemary Extract (Rosemarinus Officinalis), Peppermint Extract (Mentha Piperita), Grapefruit Seed Extract (Citrus Grandis), Fragrance (Parfum) (Rosemary & Mint Essential Oils), Menthol, Vinegar, Camphor, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Benzoic Acid, Polyquaternium 7, Polyquaternium 4, Methylisothiazolinone (and), Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA
Massage well into damp hair & scalp, rinse thoroughly.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews
Reviewed by 2 customers
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Scent TOO Strong
By Missy
from San Antonio, TX
describe yourself Beauty Conscious
- Cleans Thoroughly
- Lathers Well
- Smells Bad
Best Uses
Comments about de-luxe Shampoo, Rosemary Mint, 14 fl oz:
The name Rosemary Mint is misleading. It should be MINT rosemary. I felt like I was using toothpaste to wash my hair and ended up having to throw out the unused product.
- Hair Type:
- Wavy Hair
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Smells great!
By SP
from Daphne, AL
describe yourself Product Junkie
- Cleans Thoroughly
- Gentle
- Great Smell
- Lathers Well
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Oily Hair
Comments about de-luxe Shampoo, Rosemary Mint, 14 fl oz:
I tried this as one of the product samples from Beauty.com. I liked it so much that I ordered a full bottle. I have thick, oily hair and have to wash daily. I like a shampoo that smells great, lathers well and can be used every day. I also prefer a product with more natural ingredients and less parabens, etc. This product fits the bill!
- Hair Type:
- Straight Hair
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review


text:
Find a store near you.
Your favorite Wrangler brands are available in stores near you. Select a Wrangler brand below to see a list of stores in your area. Please note, availability of specific Wrangler styles, sizes and colors varies by retailer. Live in the Denver Area? Shop The Wrangler Store in Lone Tree. Learn more about the store, get hours and directions.


text:
(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Reviewed by 9 customers
Displaying reviews 1-9
Back to top
Love it!
By queenbee
from Undisclosed
Just unwrapped my new color block iPad case. Love it. The rust/raisin was the only color available, but the color combo is very nice. The quality of the product is the usual Levenger high quality. Another reviewer noted when your iPad is placed with the control button on the right the camera port is covered up. I can live with that. I splurged and purchased an L tech rollerball pen in the bronze color to go with it. Looks very handsome together. My iPad is protected, the L tech pen with stylus works superbly on the screen, everything was on sale-win/win; playing FarmVille never looked so stylish.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Lightweight and still protective
By Janelle
from Ft. Pierce, FL
My better half has a habit of leaving his iPad Aire in precarious places....this will help keep the screen in one piece. It's beautiful leather and we both like the elastic straps which hold it in place. Much easier to slip it out than a hard shell case which curves around it. Four good heights for use, too. Having case envy in FL!
Super Nice!
By Brandi
I have thoroughly enjoyed this iPad case. The leather is as soft as silk but durable. The iPad stays securely in place on all levels. All of the buttons are clearly exposed for easy access. Beautiful!!
Well Protected
By ladyshep
from Philadelphia, PA
I bought this case to protect my iPad in my computer bag. The thick padded leather protects it well. I appreciate having the ability to view my iPad from the adjustable angles. The only problem I have is being able to easily adjust the volume. Otherwise, this is a great purchase.
My Wife loves it.!!!!!!
By Etienne
from Proctorville, Ohio
My wife is a big Levenger fan, totes , cases. pens, portfolios etc etc. When I saw this iPad cover I thought she may like it.Let me tell you, she loved it, she has commented on the look, quality and convenience over and over.....she loves the 2 tone color with the raisin brown. She has been more overtly pleased with the coverthan with a 2600 bracelet I bought her a couple of months ago. I wish I had bought the Levenger iPad cover first!
Beautiful but with flaws
By Love2shop
from Wyoming
While this is a beautiful leather case, I feel like it has flaws and was constructed upside down. With the iPad installed as is pictured, the volume button is on the bottom right and you have to lift the iPad to adjust the volume. Power button is on the left when most users probably prefer it to be on the right. In order to use the camera, the case is at an odd angle and I fear it will damage the case because of the way it is folded back on itself. I have yet to get fully use to things being "backwards" in my opinion, but would probably buy it again because it is leather and a very nice color.
Like this Product alot
By DarG
from Albuquerque, NM
I previously had an I-pad case that I was looking to replace after two to three years of use. I purchased this one after reading the reviews of those that had purchased the case. I have used it for a couple of weeks now and while it is a bit different from my previous case, I like the flexibility of display that it offers.
One Terrific ipad Cover
By GeorgeT
from Mansfield, OH
I was attracted to the ColorBlock ipad for several reasons: (1) I liked the various tilt levels possible for using the screen; (2) I prefer the magnetic clasp over a snap clasp; (3) I like the idea of the camera hole in the frame; and (4) I like its distinctive appearance because I work in an office where many ipads are on the conference table, and no one every mistakes mine for theirs! An added bonus is the luxurious feel of the buttery leather. I've had it for weeks now and I still am conscious of that supple feel as I carry it from one location to the other. I prefer the Color Block to several more expensive cases I have seen elsewhere on the web.
Outstanding Item
By mdmj
from East Aurora, NY
Just purchased this as a gift for my wife. It looked great in the catalog, but the catalog and website just don't do this product enough justice. In person it is knock your socks off in appearance, design and it just screams quality. Of course I got the black/red one, a dramatic color combination that any woman should like. The leather is so soft feeling that you want to just keep moving your hands over it.
© Copyright Levenger Company
2016. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Rude Mechanicals to hold auditions
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players will hold auditions for Shakespeare's "The Two Noble Kinsmen" from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. today in Reynolds Hall.
Male and female actors, dancers, musicians, video artists, and costume and set designers are needed. Some actors experienced in stage combat are needed.
For more information, call Betty Ellzey at 304-876-5208 or bellzey @shepherd.edu.


text:
|Cake Decorating
Closed Captioned
Join cake designer Jessica Harris to learn inventive, transferable techniques as you make three imaginative birthday cakes. Discover how Jessica uses rice cereal treats to easily sculpt impressive cake structures. Create the Big Top Circus Cake, complete with stripes, curtains, train cars carrying adorable animals, flagpoles and bunting. Take a spin through Jessica's Carousel Cake: add a border with the waxed-paper transfer method, and bring the carousel to life with cute horses. Construct the Hot Air Balloon cake featuring a beautiful ombré wave pattern and finishing details like sailboats, clouds and airplanes. Plus, find out how to use cutters, molds and approachable hand-painting techniques to create fabulous custom lettering. Decorate birthday cakes that are the talk of the party — and among the parents!
Meet your instructor, cake designer Jessica Harris, as she spotlights the three cakes you will make in this class. Then start decorating as you emboss fondant for your cake board and learn all about lettering and edible paper.
Create light but sturdy structures out of rice cereal treats as Jessica shows you how to make, mold and cover elements of each cake in ganache.
Cover your cereal-treat circus tent in modeling chocolate as Jessica shares her tips and tricks for attaching perfectly vertical stripes, as well as how to use her curtain template and how to make a custom template for the tent top's striped panels.
Jessica walks you through her adorable train-car templates, showing you how to add depth and dimension by varying the thickness of your cut-out pieces. Hang festive bunting for this delightful cake's final detail.
Start building your carousel cake and learn Jessica's signature waxed-paper transfer method to create a flawless striped border. Jessica will also show you how to cover your carousel crown in modeling chocolate and add striping using a custom template.
Stack and assemble your cake, adding personalized details to the carousel crown, charming carousel horses and fun bunting.
Drape your balloon elements with fondant, add decorative details like stripes and ruffles and then learn an amazingly easy way to create shades of the same color for a trendy ombr� effect.
It's time to put it all together as you assemble your balloon, place it on the cake and add all of your embellishments: the pier, sailboats, a plane and more!
Jessica shows you how to personalize her amazing cakes for your child or client. Change the colors or the designs right on the included templates as she walks you through the process using Adobe Photoshop� Elements image-editing software and a personal computer.
"I have purchased all three of Jessica's classes and am SO glad I did. Jessica is a natural-born teacher, with a personality and spirit that draws you in. I found myself watching as if watching a good movie, happy every time she said the words; "In our next lesson..." because I didn't want them to be over! She goes into detail, showing clearly all the way what she is doing, and throws in tips along the way that are unique to her. I loved it and will purchase any class she ever offers!"
- joyouspen3368656


text:
Top Definition
piss bucket /n/ (pizz-buck-it ) A temporary cannister for unaware expulsion of piss when a urinal or washroom is not immediately present. (2): A bucket o' piss usually found in garages or foyers uesd only as a convient way to get rid of piss. (not to be confused with a porta-potty or outhouse)
Hey, would you please empty the piss bucket on your way out the back door?
di Koola User 10 settembre 2003
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
a piss bucket is someone who is only worth the volume contents of a bucket of piss
my ex-girlfriend fiona smith is a piss bucket
di paul 28 settembre 2003
An Australian slang, for the cell police throw you in for the night, due to being heavily intoxicated (or on the piss). Generally people get thrown in the piss bucket, when causing a disturbance or mischief when drunk
I was really pissed/drunk/intoxicated and threatened to beat up a bouncer. I caused a scene and the police came and threw me in the piss bucket (prison cell) for the night, to sober up.
di TempahRelapse 03 giugno 2015
n. metaphor for an unpleasant task rightfully another's not willingly taken on.
This boss has me carrying his piss bucket again.
di Stu Pender 12 settembre 2006
An exclamation indicating extreme distaste.
Pissbuckets! Your goulash smells awful!
di shreshous 11 gennaio 2010
n: sexy beast
How about a little piss bucket?
di Joy D. Vision 06 marzo 2004
a temporary relive source that I make my ho drink out of after i'm done wit her
di J-Dizzle 29 settembre 2003


text:
Between Jan. 21 and Feb. 1, GoHatters.com is counting down the Top 10 Games in Patricia Wilson Field history...
Countdown #5
April 18, 2008, Home game #235
Stetson 1, Jacksonville 0
In this late season conference match-up, the Hatters entered the doubleheader with Jacksonville already assured a spot in the conference tournament. The Dolphins, however, were battling for a postseason berth, and facing four final road games at Stetson and then FGCU.
After Stetson claimed a 5-0 win in game one, Jacksonville's Ashley Iveson and Stetson's Amanda Lindsey locked up in a pitchers' duel in game two.
Lindsey allowed a one-out walk in the top of the first inning, but quickly erased that on a 6-3 double play. She went on to retire the next eight batters in a row.
Iveson was matching Lindsey out-for-out, until the bottom of the third when the Hatters put runners on first and second with two outs for Andrea Migliori. After working the count to 2-1, the Hatter slugger sent a deep drive to left center that appeared to be headed out, but centerfielder Kayla Oulette timed her leap perfectly and made a spectacular catch robbing Migliori of a three-run homer.
The game moved on to the middle innings where both pitchers remained in control. Lindsey's fifth-inning strikeout of Kelly McKeon was her 224th of the season, which set a new Stetson single-season record and drew a large ovation from the crowd.
The Hatters finally broke through against Iveson in the bottom of the sixth. Blythe Golden reached on a lead-off single and moved to second on a sacrifice by Amanda Bailey. Leo Carreno then dropped a hit into left field scoring pinch-runner Jesse Tucker from second giving Stetson a 1-0 lead.
Lindsey retired the first two Dolphins in the top of the seventh, and was one out away from a no-hitter when McKeon returned to the plate. With the count 2-and-2, McKeon swung a tipped a ball that Golden grabbed before it hit the ground. The umpires had to confer before ruling the play strikeout, and Lindsey had completed her first career no-hitter.
"I am sure I had an instant panic moment and immediately attempted to state my case - ever so polite!" Golden recalls. "My competitive nature always seemed to come out when the game was on the line. It was always my mission to do whatever it took to make our pitchers successful and catching foul balls at crucial moments is a way to do that. I am glad that I could be a part of Amanda's special moment and a part of the Hatter program. I was truly blessed to work with some of the best pitchers I know and worked tirelessly to build the necessary bond to ensure they competed at the top of their game."
It was also Lindsey's 20th victory of the season, making her just the eighth pitcher in school history to record a 20-win season.
Amanda Lindsey's no-hitter, 20th win, and single-season strikeout performance rank as the no. 5 Top Game in Patricia Wilson Field history.


text:
Sources: The Detroit News, The Detroit News
quote: The Tax Foundation's annual study that calculate Tax Freedom Days in the United States has been criticized by other think tanks, such as the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)[25] and Citizens for Tax Justice (CTJ),[26] citing repeated "methodological errors" and "reliance on early projections without hard data." CBPP has also criticized other reports by the Tax Foundation,[27][28][29][30][31] and in turn the Tax Foundation has responded or criticized CBPP reports.[32][33][34][35][36] The two groups have some areas of agreement, such as opposition to most tax expenditures[37] and sales tax holidays.
quote: In 2008, Paul Krugman wrote in his New York Times blog that the Tax Foundation was "not a reliable source" in response to a report by the Tax Foundation comparing corporate tax rates in the United States to those in other countries.[40] In 2011, Krugman accused the Tax Foundation of "deliberate fraud" in connection with a report it issued concerning the American Jobs Act.


text:
Men's OluKai MoloaItem #OLW112
VIP, All Your Benefits Apply!
Loading product details ...
Reviews (1)
Need Help?
Product Description:
Men's OluKai® Moloa :: From boardwalk to boardroom, the Moloa is a master of versatility. Features the Drop-In Heel™ / Versatile shoe or slide functionality.
Features & Benefits:
Reviewed by 1 customer
Best Uses
Comments about Mens OluKai Moloa Casual Shoe:
First, I wear a 12W (wide) in "dress" shoes and a 12D (medium) in this shoe is plenty wide. It's an awesome shoe and I've also had it in cotton twill. I think the slightly added width give your toes a little more wiggle room as the shoes are not designed to fit snug like a regular shoe. I wouldn't size up or down. Order your normal "dress" (not athletic) shoe size. I want more!
Watch the OluKai Brand Video!
Men's OluKai Moloa Video Description:
From boardwalk to boardroom, the Moloa is a master of versatility. Features the Drop-In Heel / Versatile shoe or slide functionality.
Your Help Is Here
Shop with confidence knowing your team of Fit Experts is waiting to answer all your questions. You can always find your perfect product and your perfect fit. Your Road Runner Sports Fit Experts will make sure you get exactly what you want and have tons of fun in the process! Give us a call, chat, or email!
Call 800-743-3206 to
You May Also Like
More Related Products
Men's Merrell® Encore Bypass :: Classic Encore comfort includes a supportive arch shank, Ortholite® anatomical footbed and air cushion in ...
Women's Skechers® GO Flex - Momentum :: Feel the amazing flexibility and high energy rebound of GO Flex, the latest ...
Men's Merrell® Jungle Moc Leather :: Slip-on, comfortable, after sport moc. Full grain leather upper Pigskin lining M Select FRESH ...