text:
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013EAVXAR Tablet - Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, Quad-Core 1.4GHz Processor, 10.1" Touchscreen, 32GB Storage, WiFi, Dual Webcams, S PenItem#: S203-101302 | Model#: GT-N8013EAVXAR
Currently Out Of Stock!
Additional Resources
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" Quad-Core 32GB Tablet Product Details
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013EAVXAR Tablet
Share your creativity with the world on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013EAVXAR Tablet. The all-new Samsung Galaxy Note™ 10.1" Tablet is the ultimate on-the-go device, allowing you to freely and naturally express your creativity from anywhere. The Galaxy Note's 10.1" Touchscreen Display lets you surf the web, play games and stream high-resolution video, but it does more than provide brilliant visuals – use an S Pen™ to create handwritten notes, memos, postcards, and more, and then edit them using Adobe® Photoshop® Touch and other custom-made apps. Once you remove the S Pen, a side bar appears with pen-specific shortcuts to get you started right away. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013EAVXAR Tablet lets you design your illustrations and sketches using a variety of brush weights and sizes, and it also includes 5MP and 1.9MP cameras on the front and back so you can capture photos and edit them as well. Once you're finished, you can share and upload them using Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; built-in Wi-Fi N gets you connected at home or while out on the town. Save your sketches, notes, media and apps with a 32GB storage capacity, and manage additional media on a microSD card. Enjoy lightning-fast mobile computing with a Quad-core 1.4GHz processor and 2GB of RAM, and quickly pair your peripherals using Bluetooth 4.0. Open up the doors to your creativity with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013EAVXAR Tablet.
What It Is And Why You Need It:
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; sleek interface, easy file sharing, intuitive web-browsing and access to entertaining and productive apps
- 10.1" Touchscreen Display; responsive touchscreen navigation with a 1280 x 800 resolution for surfing the web, streaming video and playing games
- S Pen™; create notes, memos, illustrations and more by hand on the Galaxy Note and edit them using Adobe® Photoshop® Touch
- 32GB storage capacity; save your favorite media on board and add up to 32GB of space using a microSD card
- 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi; high-speed connectivity lets you share your notes, photos and designs with anyone
- Photo Viewing: JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, WBMP, AGIF, WEBP
- eBook Formats: TXT, PDF, DOC, RTF, PPT, XLS
Note the New Way
Push the boundaries on what you view?and now what you can create?on the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. With the innovative S Pen you can express creative ideas and increase your productivity like never before. Edit photos, create detailed illustrations or send handwritten notes to family and friends. With the Multiscreen function, watch videos or read articles on one screen while taking notes on the other?all on your Galaxy 10.1 powered by Android 4.1, Jelly Bean.
Use the Revolutionary S Pen to explore a world of creative possibilities. Edit photos as never before using Adobe® Photoshop® Touch. Design beautiful illustrations with variable brush weights and sizes. Create handwritten notes, memos and postcards. Highlight, draw fine details, thick bold lines or free-flowing strokes with remarkably accurate pressure sensitivity.
Easily create and share notes and lists, or write directly on e-books.Boost your productivity at home, school or the office by watching videos or reading articles simultaneously with Multiscreen and S Note . Plus, you can write directly and highlight text on more than 150,000 e-textbooks.
Connect with friends and family by creating personalized messages and sharing handwritten notes and postcards, personal photos and more.
Additional Resources: Product Manuals
Product TagsSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013EAVXAR Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 32GB Samsung Note 10.1 32GB 32GB Note Samsung Note 32GB Samsung Note 32GB grey Samsung Note samsung note 10 inch note 10 inch 10 inch 10
Manufactured by: Samsung
Warranty provided by: Samsung
UPC No: 635753497694
Mfg Part No: GT-N8013EAVXAR
Box Size:
( Length:10, Width:7, Depth:2)
Shipping Weight: 2.4500 pound(s)
Click here for full warranty and support information
- Samsung logos are registered trademarks of Samsung. All others trademarks and copyrights mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.


text:
There is one variable the esteemed writer for the most important paper ever, the Chicago Tribune, forgot to present us with in his infamous hammer and nail parable. What if, and I'm just spitballing this, what if the hammer is in fact a BALL PEEN HAMMER? That DOES change things.
Irrelevant. Chicago has neither balls nor peens.
Sorry. Had to.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Welcome to Swindon Viewpoint and thanks for taking the time to register. There are a number of benefits to registering including:
If you'd like to indicate where you are based it will help us greatly. We'd like to get a better understanding of where our users are, this will help to locate more archive material from those areas of the town.
Thanks again.


text:
The Charleston Battery eased a month of frustration tonight with a 1-0 victory over Dayton at Blackbaud Stadium, boosting the squad's hopes for the USL Pro playoffs.
Nicki Patterson scored on a penalty kick an hour into the match, and the Battery made it stand up for its first victory since June 8, to the delight of 3,034 fans.
Charleston had lost two straight and gone 0-3-4 in its last seven matches, capped by a 4-2 drubbing at Tampa Bay last Saturday. The Battery averaged little more than a goal and dropped from third to a tie for sixth place in the standings during that stretch.
With tonight's three points, the Battery (8-5-6) climbed out of that three-way tie for sixth with 30 points The top eight teams make the playoffs. Dayton fell to 7-5-6 with 27 points.
Patterson's penalty kick was set up by Dane Kelly, who broke free down the middle and was taken down in the box. Patterson's curling shot found the top left corner in the 60th minute.
Play was chippy during a scoreless first half, with Battery keeper Odisnel Cooper foiling a Dutch Lions corner with a block and a diving save. Cody Ellison had the Battery's best chance in stoppage time, his attempt saved by Dayton keeper Matt Williams.
The Battery played without defender Mark Wiltse, who suffered a broken nose during training Thursday. Midfielder Ben Fisk, out for nearly two months with a knee injury, is due back this weekend.
Charleston plays the second of three straight home games July 24 against Phoenix.


text:
With the first half of the 2014 MLB season in the books, it's now time to honor those deserving recognition.
Nearly every major awards race is a close one and will most likely be determined by September performances. The standout showings up to this point garner attention on these lists—as well as possible inclusion in the All-Star starting lineups.
NL MVP: OF Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins
This was the toughest call. Not because there weren't enough players that fit the mold of MVP status, but because so many of the good players were on mediocre teams. That can easily change from now until the early fall.
Don't expect the Marlins to hang around in the playoff hunt for long. That said, Stanton is a major reason why they were above .500 for a majority of the season's first three months. Rejuvenating an offense that missed his presence for part of 2013, Stanton possesses outstanding power numbers (21 homers, 61 RBI, .585 slugging) to go along with consistency at the plate (.313 batting average, .412 on-base percentage).
AL MVP: OF Mike Trout, Angels
After two years of near misses, this may be the year Trout gets his MVP—and we'll stop hearing all the whining from sabermetricians. With Miguel Cabrera not playing the role of Superman—as he seemingly did in 2012 and 2013—the trophy is there for the taking.
Trout leads all AL players in wins above replacement (WAR) with 5.0. His home runs, runs batted in and batting average rank among the top 10 in the league. Most importantly, his team is much improved. A playoff spot caused by Trout's stellar play will be all he needs.
NL Cy Young: Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
This selection is interchangeable among three pitchers right now: Johnny Cueto, Clayton Kershaw and Wainwright all merit serious consideration. As of Friday, the choice is for the Cardinals' ace—who leads his league in ERA (1.89) and wins with a WHIP of 0.95.
Cueto may have been the pick a few days ago, but his loss on Wednesday to San Diego brought his ERA higher than Wainwright. He still has exemplary numbers in strikeouts (130) and WHIP (0.87). If Kershaw has a month similar to the one he produced in June, things will be very interesting as the season progresses.
It's a race that is very much up for grabs, but right now Wainwright is the leader.
AL Cy Young: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Hernandez and Masahiro Tanaka match each other in the ERA category (2.10). However, King Felix has a lower WHIP (0.92), a lower batting average against (.206) and more strikeouts. His 10 victories are just shy of the Japanese sensation. But as Hernandez knows all too well from his Cy Young Award in 2010, wins aren't of the utmost important (13-12 record that year).
Even his two defeats this season have been impressive. The first came on April 21, when he two earned runs in seven innings. Then, on June 13, he was the unfortunate loser against Texas after going 8.1 innings and giving up four hits, one walk and one run.
Tim Howard only trails Felix Hernandez for most losses while only allowing 2 or fewer
— Neal Kendrick (@neal_kendrick) July 1, 2014
NL Rookie of the Year: SS Chris Owings, Diamondbacks
Billy Hamilton may be trying to literally run away with this award thanks to 35 steals, but the more viable contender resides in Arizona. Hamilton has performed well over the past three weeks. But it's simply a sign that he's on a hot streak—not a sign that he's adjusted to big league pitching and can get on base regularly.
Owings has been on the disabled list for a week with a sore shoulder. How he performs upon his return will dictate this race going forward. As far as the first half of the year is concerned, he outshined the rest of the NL rookie class. Owings has hit .277 overall with six homers and 21 RBI. His best production came last month, with a .317 mark and 12 runs driven in for June. His biggest challengers for the remainder of the year will be Hamilton and Pirates phenom Gregory Polanco.
AL Rookie of the Year: 1B Jose Abreu, White Sox
Once again, Tanaka comes up short here as well. Abreu wins this toss-up with his 26 home runs (on pace to break Mark McGwire's rookie record), 67 RBI (on pace to collect 139) and .624 slugging average. All of this despite missing two weeks of the season with an ankle injury.
With an outstanding April and a stellar June, Abreu earned AL Rookie of the Month honors in each of those months. In addition to his power numbers, Abreu has shown improvement in his on-base percentage and OPS.
NL Manager of the Year: Ron Roenicke, Brewers
It was easy to assume that after a hot April, the surprising Brewers would eventually fade away. But thanks to Roenicke and company, that has not been the case. In fact, this team has maintained its stellar play to the point of having the top record in the NL. A 90-season seems almost guaranteed. A playoff spot is likely. Roenicke deserves a great deal of praise, especially since many wouldn't be able to identify him even if he walked the streets of Milwaukee.
AL Manager of the Year: John Gibbons, Blue Jays
Aside from the bats, Toronto doesn't look very imposing on paper. Take Mark Beuhrle away from the rotation, and it's mediocre at best. The bullpen, as it stands, is sub-par, the 13th best in the AL in terms of ERA. But that hasn't stopped Gibbons from guiding the Jays into first place on May 21—and keeping them there. In his seventh season with Toronto, his highest final win total was 87. Chances are he tops that in 2014.
NL All-Star Projected Starting Lineup
1. Carlos Gomez, Brewers (CF)
2. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates (LF)
3. Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies (SS)
4. Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins (DH)
5. Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks (1B)
6. Yasiel Puig, Dodgers (RF)
7. Aramis Ramirez, Brewers (3B)
8. Chase Utley, Phillies (2B)
9. Yadier Molina, Cardinals (C)
Starting Pitcher: Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
Breakdown: Speed at the top, power in the middle and experience at the bottom. Mike Matheny can't go wrong with this lineup with several pieces that are interchangeable. Puig could go higher, but it's best to keep him lower in the order with this being his first All-Star Game. And when you have 21 home runs (as Stanton does), that's ideal for a cleanup hitter.
AL All-Star Projected Starting Lineup
1. Mike Trout, Angels (CF)
2. Robinson Cano, Mariners (2B)
3. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays (RF)
4. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers (1B)
5. Nelson Cruz, Orioles (DH)
6. Josh Donaldson, A's (3B)
7. Yoenis Cespedes, A's (LF)
8. Derek Jeter, Yankees (SS)
9. Derek Norris, A's (C)
Starting Pitcher: Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Breakdown: Mike Trout is the closest thing to a leadoff hitter, so he'll get the nod up top by John Ferrell. Bautista, Cabrera and Cruz compose a mash unit that no National League pitcher would want to face. Jeter will get a fond farewell during introductions and at least one at-bat before the Target Field crowd. Leading in voting, but unable to participate, will be the Orioles' Matt Wieters—likely to be replaced by Norris.


text:
As difficult as this was, the Board of Trustees handled it using the "Exxon Valdez" response when they could have been the "Tylenol" example.
Not getting out in front of this when the news broke Saturday, Nov. 5 and allowing a runaway media to establish the message and story line, was a monumental blunder.
For the new president, Rodney Erickson, to be spending the past month playing defense instead of telling the world all that is good about Penn State and our model football program is very disturbing.
And now he says he wants to "rethink" the football program? He is playing right into the lousy message that was allowed to be established and one he apparently does not want to change. This makes me and thousands of other alumni sick.
These are two - or should be two - different issues. An alleged pedophile (and possibly others who were compliant) who should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and a quality university and football program.
If the Board of Trustees got out in front of this mess from Day 1, these could have been separated and Penn State would have regained control and/or changed the message the media was in a rush to establish. Not to mention the fact that a true legend, Joe Paterno, would have been spared an unjust and cowardly firing without due process.
This could have been done showing Penn State's utmost compassion for the victims. Instead, we have allowed a blanket indictment of the entire university and football program and have perhaps caused irreparable damage, most of which I argue is self inflicted.
Tim Muri
Naperville, Ill.
PSU will be stronger
Penn State University will come out of this as a much better university and set the new standard for ethics by doing things the right way.
It will become the torch bearer for other institutions of higher learning to learn from this school's mistakes. And I believe this is only the tip of the iceberg.
What has happened at Penn State and Syracuse is only the beginning where other scandals will come out involving other universities and colleges.
Les Hart
At Penn State, business as usual
I learned three things today:
1. Fighting in the locker room is an "activity."
2. Shoplifting Gatorade is a "prank."
3. Nothing has changed at Penn State. It's business as usual.
Rick Plack


text:
on January 23, 2013 - 6:54 PM
LOCKPORT – Patricia Dufour was appointed to the Lockport Town Board today, taking the seat left vacant by the Nov. 17 death of Paul H. Pettit.
Dufour's appointment to the Town Board is valid through Dec. 31, but Dufour, a Republican, announced she would run for a full four-year term in this fall's election.
She also said she will resign today from the board of the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, to which she was appointed in March 2010.
Town Supervisor Marc R. Smith said Dufour was chosen from among three finalists, who in turn were drawn from a list of about 30 people he keeps on standby to be considered for opening on various boards and committees.
Dufour, who turns 60 in April, has been a town resident since 1998. She served on the board of the town's IDA from 2007 through 2009, and has served on the town Board of Assessment Review since 2006. She must resign the latter post.
Dufour is the owner of Cornerstone Services Group, a real estate brokerage, which she founded in 2005. Before that, she had worked 32 years at Barden & Robeson Corp. in Middleport, where she was the construction administrator for that home builder. She also served on the company's board of directors for 23 years.
"I am honored to have been chosen for this appointment," Dufour said. "Paul Pettit was a friend who served this community for many years. I will work diligently to fill the void left by his passing. I am also looking forward to the campaign in November."
Dufour was not required to resign from the county IDA. Two elected officials – Lockport Mayor Michael W. Tucker and North Tonawanda Clerk-Treasurer Scott P. Kiedrowski – currently sit on that board, and many other elected officials have served in the past.
"Based on my expertise and years of experience with local agencies and government, I am excited and ready to devote my time and energy to my new seat on the town council," Dufour said.
In another matter today, the board introduced a local law to create a new town Department of Operations, which will administer the parks, the water, sewer and street lighting systems, and all town buildings except the highway garage, which will continue to be the domain of Highway Superintendent David J. Miller.
The board scheduled a public hearing on the new department for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6.
Smith said administration of the various functions of the new department has been "haphazard," with Miller, town councilmen and others stepping in to handle problems as needed.
Smith said the new department head position would pay something similar to current department head posts. Miller earns $61,379, while Town Clerk Nancy A. Brooks is paid $49,813.
On another topic, Councilman Paul W. Siejak announced that the town's 2012 sales tax receipts were up $191,832, or 3.81 percent, from 2011. Also, the town collected $2,958 from electronic waste recycling in 2012, Siejak said.
Almost 41,000 pounds of electronic waste were dropped off at the highway garage during the year, with the second half of the year showing a major jump over the first six months. The town is paid 8.6 cents per pound by the recycler, Regional Computer Recycling and Recovery of Rochester.
email: email@example.com


text:
Ellen Fisher was in for a surprise.
Determined to avoid a repeat of last year's Newport Beach Film Festival opening night — where she arrived a half hour before the start of the film — the Orange resident made her way to Edwards Big Newport with two hours to spare Thursday.
"We were almost late," the 70-year-old recalled. "We were way down the street in line."
Although Fisher and her husband, Bill, 66, expected to be quite a ways down the road, they found a spot right at the top of the queue.
"Ta-da!" she remarked.
The 15th annual Newport Beach Film Festival kicked off with a world premiere


text:
We recommend our Doctors Foster and Smith Hull-Free Blend, which is completely hull-less to leave your lawn or deck less messy and to keep unwanted plants from sprouting underneath your feeders. This wild bird seed mix is very economical, since you are not paying for uneaten hulls.
x Close
Start here:
Vaccinate your pet at Home and SAVE!
Watch 100s of expert How to's & reviews.
Browse our library of pet care articles.
Sign up for FREE pet care emails.
Request your FREE pet supply catalogs.
Fun games & pet info just for kids!
*FREE economy ground shipping to 48 connecting states only on orders $19 or more. No promo code needed. See full shipping rates here.
Copyright © 1997-2016, Petco Wellness, LLC. All rights reserved. 2253 Air Park Road, P.O. Box 100, Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501
Terms of Use|
Privacy Policy|
Your CA Privacy Rights|
Copyright Claims|
Pet Medical Records Policy|
Social Media Policy


text:
Yaktrax® Pair
This item is currently not available.
Additional Information
Walk Confidently on Packed Snow and Ice with Yaktrax®
- Walk on snow or ice with confidence!
- They fasten on easily, grip shoes firmly
The Yaktrax® Walk, the original Yaktrax design, is lightweight and easy to use. This ice traction device is perfect for pedestrians, professionals and the elderly, providing greater stability while walking on snow or ice around town. With its patented Skid Lock coil design providing 360 degrees of traction, the Yaktrax Walk reduces the risk of falls and injuries while walking to school, work, or even just to the mailbox!
- Extra Small: Children's 1 to 4-1/2, Women's 2-1/2 to 6
- Small: Men's 5 to 8-1/2, Women's 6-1/2 to 10
- Medium: Men's 9 to 11, Women's 10-1/2 to 12-1/2
- Large: Men's 11-1/2 to 15
Product Details
- Coils: 1.2mm high-strength steel (70% recycled content)
- Webbing: Polyelastomer (20% recycled content)
- Weight: 2.0 to 4.0 oz. per pair, depending on size
There are no special shipping restrictions or charges associated with this item. For detailed information about our delivery methods and charges, click here.
We're proud of the fact that this item is shipped to you directly from our warehouse in Vermont, by one of our 250 employee-owners. In-stock items are packed with care and shipped within the next business day to ensure prompt delivery to your home and garden!


text:
Top Definition
When someone tries to be funny by making any type of comment, but it's really not funny. Or someone says something that makes them seem goofy or stupid.
John: I can't wait till we go to Kings Island so I can meet Goofy and Mickey.
Jenn: Take It Back!
Jenn: Take It Back!
מאת John Sanderrs 10 ביולי, 2008
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
WGTE Town Hall: Families Facing the Mortgage Crisis -
Bill Harris hosted this live, one-hour special that connects parents with local resources to help them better communicate with their children on the current financial situation including the mortgage crisis. Topics included losing a job and/or home; feelings of insecurity; the concept of want versus need; language and approach for differing age groups; need for security; and much more.
Panelists included Mike King, Consumer Credit Counseling Service; Eric Young, Harbor; and Kristi Hannan, Lucas County Help Me Grow.
WGTE Public Media has been joined by the United Way of Greater Toledo and numerous other local nonprofit organizations to connect people with trusted information and free services.
If you are facing foreclosure, call United Way 2-1-1 for help.
Facing the Mortgage Crisis is part of CPB's Public Service Media Economic Response Initiative.


text:
Mary Calvagna, MS
The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
The number of new cases and deaths due to cervical cancer is decreasing each year. Experts agree that this is due to early detection and treatment. Early detection and treatment are possible due to the widespread availability and use of cervical cancer screening methods—the
Pap test
human papillomavirus (HPV) test.
This test is performed in a doctor's office. You will change into a dressing gown and lie back on the examination table. There will be stirrups at the end of the table where you can rest your feet. The doctor may complete other aspects of a physical exam first, including examining your thyroid gland, heart, lungs, breasts, and abdomen. As part of the pelvic exam, your external genitalia will be examined for signs of infection or redness. Next, the doctor will slide a speculum into your vagina. The speculum allows the vagina to be opened slightly. This should not hurt or pinch, but may be uncomfortable. You also may feel a bit nervous or anxious. Try to take slow, deep breaths to help yourself relax.
At this point, the doctor will perform a
Pap test
(see below for a description of this procedure). The doctor may also perform additional tests at this time to check for bacterial or viral infections, such as
chlamydia, or
You should not feel pain during the exam, but you may experience a pressure discomfort. If you are experiencing pain, tell your doctor. You may have a trace of vaginal bleeding afterwards from irritation of your cervix.
The doctor will insert a speculum into your vagina. The speculum allows the vagina to be opened slightly. The doctor will use a flat stick or a soft brush to collect a sample of cells from the outer cervix and its canal. These cells are placed on a slide or suspended in a solution and sent to a laboratory for evaluation. Your doctor should have the results of your Pap test in 1-3 weeks. If any abnormalities are found, your doctor will call you and discuss follow-up care.
Prior to your Pap test, it is important to keep in mind the following things:
HPV is a very common
sexually transmitted disease
that can cause changes in cervical cells. In some cases, these changes can lead to cancer. The HPV test, which can be used along with the Pap test, screens women for the HPV virus. The same sample of cells taken for the Pap test can also be tested for HPV.
If you are aged 30 or older, you should have a Pap test along with a test to check for HPV every 5 years. Alternately, you may have the Pap test alone every three years.
If you are a healthy woman without prior cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2 or worse, many professional health organizations offer these recommendations for screening:
You will need to have Pap tests done more often if you have abnormal results or certain conditions, such as:
Talk to your doctor about the right screening schedule for you.
First cervical cancer screening delayed until age 21
less frequent Pap tests recommended. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at:
http://www.acog.org. Published November 20, 2009. Accessed November 23, 2009.
HPV DNA testing and cervical cancer prevention. College of American Pathologists website. Available at:
http://www.cap.org/apps. Accessed March 20, 2012.
3/19/2012 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance
http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Screening for cervical cancer. US Preventive Services Task Force website. Available at:
http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscerv.htm. Published March 2012. Accessed March 19, 2012.
Saslow D, Soloman D, Lawson H, et al. American Cancer Society, American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and American Society for Clinical Pathology screening guidelines for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer.
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
2012 Mar 14 early online.
3/17/2014 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance
http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Ronco G, Dillner J, et al. Efficacy of HPV-based screening for prevention of invasive cervical cancer: follow-up of four European randomised controlled trials. Lancet. 2014 Feb 8;383(9916):524-532.
7/7/2014 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance
http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed: Qaseem A, Humphrey LL, et al. Screening pelvic examination in adult women: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Jul 1;161(1):67-72.
Last reviewed December 2014 by Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP
EBSCO Information Services is fully accredited by URAC. URAC is an independent, nonprofit health care accrediting organization dedicated to promoting health care quality through accreditation, certification and commendation.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Copyright © EBSCO Information Services. All rights reserved.


text:
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Summerville defeated a tenacious Aiken team in extra innings Monday to stay alive in the Class AAAA playoffs.
Johnston McCurry hit a walkoff double in the bottom of the ninth to drive in two runs and give the Green Wave a 7-6 victory. Summerville (19-5) advances to face Sumter on the road Wednesday in the District VI championship series. The Wave has to defeat Sumter, the No. 1 team in the state, twice in order to advance.
Im proud of the kids, Summerville coach Alan Bridges said. Its been a while since weve been here and I dont know if we will go any further or not but now we know they know how to win a playoff game and that is a step in the right direction for these young kids. We only have three seniors who play a significant amount so this group showed me something tonight by throwing two out at home from the outfield and just making good defensive plays. Thats what it takes.
Charlie Fessler pitched five-plus innings and surrendered four hits, four walks and five runs. He struck out two batters. Johnston McCurry relieved him with the game tied and pitched three-plus innings. He yielded four hits and only one walk and one run while striking out three.
TJ Hopkins was 3 for 5 at the plate for Summerville with a solo homerun. He also scored two other times. Zach Mosay was 3 for 4 at the plate with two RBIs and a run scored. Fessler and Billy Peatross both had two hits.
My hat goes off to Aiken, Bridges said. They are probably the scrappiest team we have played all year. I thought Charlie did a good job on the mound and Johnston came in and also did a great job. We feel confident in our pitchers so we stick to our rotation. Now Zach will have the full rest he needs Wednesday so we will pitch him the first game and then hopefully make a decision about who to throw in the second game.
On Thursday, the Green Wave broke a four-game losing streak in the playoffs by earning a 2-0 victory over Lugoff-Elgin. The evening marked the first playoff victory the Summerville baseball team had earned since the 2011 season.
After winning the Region 8-AAAA championship last season, Summerville was eliminated in the first round with consecutive losses to Conway and Richland Northeast. In 2012, Summerville opened the playoffs with consecutive losses to White Knoll and Wando.
Mosay went the distance on the mound to pick up the pitching win for the Wave.
Early in the game, Summerville loaded the bases off a fielders choice, a hit by Fessler and a Lugoff-Elgin error. Matty Powell then walked to push McCurry across the plate for the game-winning run.
The games only other run came in the bottom of the fifth inning. Hopkins reached on an error and stole second. McCurry then drove him in with a single. With two outs, Lugoff-Elgin intentionally walked Peatross and Mosay followed with a single. However, McCurry was sent home on the play and Lugoff-Elgin got the tag at the plate to end the inning.
In the sixth, Summerville loaded the bases with hits from Powell and Sawyer Bridges and a walk. However, the Wave failed to capitalize.
On Saturday, Summerville fell 11-1 to Sumter. The Wave managed three hits off the Gamecocks ace early in the game, but struggled at the plate after the good start. Summervilles defense also struggled.
© 2016 The Journal Scene 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:
Rooting Interests
|Andy Pettitte LHP
116/31 K/BB, 11 HR in 154.2 IP
|Greg Maddux, RHP
96/26 K/BB, 21 HR in 156.2 IP
|RF *Matt Lawton
|CF Wily Taveras
|2B #Neifi Perez
Knowing how this team is we
Knowing how this team is we lost to Wendy Rodriguez, and we'll beat Oswalt and Pettitte. As bad as it sounds I hope Lawton gets injured. He has done nothing but take PT away from Murton since he has been here. Hairston will be back Friday, who do you think he will replace on the roster. I figured here are the odds:
Wuertz 25%
Wellemeyer 20%
Murton 20%
Wood 20%
Cpat 10%
Lawton 5%
Ok, I'll take my licks for
Ok, I'll take my licks for this comment--but with a lefty starting, why not sit Patterson and play Macias here? If there was ever a time to play the guy, it would be against a lefty in place of a lefty, right?
that's a cavernous center in
that's a cavernous center in Houston, you don't want Macias patrolling that.
I'm not exactly sure what the Cubs will do when Hairston comes back. I figured Murton was sure to go. There's a good possibility we'll get swept by Houston and if that's the case I think Hendry is may pull the trigger on whatever waiver wire deals he has waiting in the wings (say that 10 times fast) and that'll open up a roster spot. I still don't see them going to 11 pitchers though. They've remained this stubborn so far, might as well ride out the season with it.
Maybe Holly will get DFA'ed? Macias is Baker's #1 pinch-hitter anyway.
Patterson hits lefties (hits
Patterson hits lefties (hits is a relative statement but his splits are not usual for a lefty)
Rob, if Cub fans cared about the odds of the Cubs making the post season, we couldn't possibly be Cubs fans. It goes against the very nature of being a Cub fan. In fact that's why we invented "Wait Til Next Year!" Like our odds will be any better? Hell no! Shame, shame on you Rob G!
Never tell me the
Never tell me the Odds!
(Sorry about the double post guys I didn't even hit "Post" twice.)
actually Rob, you're being a
actually Rob, you're being a pessimist. it's not a 1.08% chance of the making the playoffs. it's actually 1.09559%. hehe, apparently the baseball gods have left us mathematically alive to catch the cardinals.
if the season were played 10,000 times would the cubs actually win the central once?? hmm...that's what the numbers say.
Yeah I didn't really get
Yeah I didn't really get that....
How do we have a better chance at making the playoffs then we do the Wild Card? Just cause there's less teams in our way to win the division?
Doesn't make sense, but fine 1.10% if you round up...
GL, I think you read that
GL, I think you read that wrong, with a one percent chance we would win 108 times in 10,000 times.
Whoops meant to change back
Whoops meant to change back to Chad again.
no, guys, it's 1.09559 to
no, guys, it's 1.09559 to make the Playoffs, AKA division + wild card
the wild card is 1.08609% chance
the division is therefore the difference = .00950%.
so basically, once in about 10,000 tries, the cubs would win the division. once in about 100 tries they would make the playoffs one way or the other.
Are you sure it works that
Are you sure it works that way?
If the Cubs do not rise to
If the Cubs do not rise to the occassion and win this series in Houston then they will really be out of the Wild Card race...I figure the Cubs must go at least 33 and 10 in their remaining games (and win tonight and Wednesday night)...You would think Hendry would now realize that he has waited TOO LONG to address the pitching situation...Instead of getting Lawton the Cubs needed to go out and acquire a good starting pitcher and a reliable Bullpen pitcher...We are fortunate that tonight and tomorrow we have 2 of our better starting pitchers...Yet, Maddux and Zambrano will have to pitch really well to give the Cubs a chance to win these games...we also need the Cubs to play smart defense...On top of that our offense will have to score early and score often...Good luck Cubs...You should play tonight as if this is the final game in a play-off series...;-)
Lee and Ramirez are starting
Lee and Ramirez are starting get hot again and are helping the Cubs remain competitive...Maddux is pitching well and he's already batted a run in...Blanco has thrown out a runner trying to steal 3rd...Yet, Pettitte is a great pitcher and it seems like Murton and some of the other Cubs are having trouble hitting off of him -- lets hope that changes as the game goes on...So far this game looks much better than the one we saw last night.
What a game for Aram.
What a game for Aram.
What a game from Mad Dog.
What a game from Mad Dog. Just what we needed.
And Pettitte's pitch count
And Pettitte's pitch count is already up around 110...Maddux has been very economical and I think his pitch count is still under 70 -- It's possible Maddux will pitch the entire game...Time for some more smart defense...;-)
65 pitches through 6 IP for
65 pitches through 6 IP for maddog.
70 pitches through 7 IP.
70 pitches through 7 IP. That was quick.
It's nice to see Houston
It's nice to see Houston have trouble with their Bullpen pitcher...We can really do some damage in this inning...Way to go Burnitz...Patterson is looking very good -- like to see that stolen base too...;-)
I just heard that Dusty is
I just heard that Dusty is going to go with Kerry Wood in the next inning...I would prefer to save him for tomorrow night and let Maddux pitch as long as he can...We always have Dempster as a closer.
Guess Greg won't go the
Guess Greg won't go the whole way.
Of course, Patterson doubled
Of course, Patterson doubled off 2nd. What reason he had to be that far off the base, I don't know.
Kerry Wood is RED HOT right
Kerry Wood is RED HOT right now...Houston and St. Louis can't touch most of his pitches -- I just wish we could use him more often...;-)
Lawton is 0-5 with 3
Lawton is 0-5 with 3 strikeouts tonight...Maybe Hendry wishes he had traded for a pitcher instead of "a leadoff hitter"...Murton seems to be more reliable than Lawton and we all know that the Cubs need to upgrade their pitching staff to be competitive late in the season.
CUBS WIN...Finally they have
CUBS WIN...Finally they have played like a team in the hunt for a Wild Card spot -- now they have to do this again tomorrow and several dozen more times this year...Take it game by game...Great pitching by Maddux, Wood and Dempster was so important...I hope Hendry is working the phones and looking for another pitcher...We can't rely on Rusch and Bullpen folks like Wellemeyer...The Cubs have a chance IF they have the talent in place and IF Dusty uses the talent wisely...Good game tonight.
Scott, Agreed I said we
Agreed I said we could use more pitching at the deadline.
Why can't we play like this
Why can't we play like this every night.
I really hope they move Wood to the pen for good. You can always find a quality starter, but relief like this doesn't come but a few times. He can be another Eck.
Gammons has an article up on
Gammons has an article up on insider about waivers. He are some interesting cub notes:
1. Nomar and Wood have not been put on waivers.
2. Rusch, Patterson and Neifi were put on waivers and claimed and were pulled back.
3. The "Todd squad" as Harry Teinowitz would say has cleared waivers.
Seriously, I hope if Hendry
Seriously, I hope if Hendry is working the phones its as a seller, not a buyer. Tonight's win is nice, but face it the Cubs are done. Trading off anyone at this point of the season, this many games under 500, is just not worth it. If anything, try to get some marginal prospects for guys like Holly or Burnitz who might be able to help you in a year where you have a prayer.
I hate to say it, but every day like this that the Cubs pretend to stay in the race is just one less day the Cubs have to get ready for next year. (Wood recovering from surgery, etc...)
Neifi cleared waivers, a
Neifi cleared waivers, a team wanted him, and we still have him???
This is what I mean about the Cubs pretending that they still have a chance. Move on and get what you can for the spare parts.
neifi did not clear waivers.
neifi did not clear waivers.
Don't worry about Kerry Wood
Don't worry about Kerry Wood and surgery...I heard an interview with Hendry the other day and he said that Woody had been evaluated by some of the best orthopedic surgeons in the country...There will be NO difference if the procedure is done in mid August versus 2 months from now...He should have a quick recovery and be back at full strength by the start of Spring Training...Kerry Wood has had no pain recently and he wants to remain active to help the Cubs as long as he can.
I agree that the priority
I agree that the priority right now should be to set up the team for next year. Trade the people we don't think are part of the future, and play the people who might be. If nothing else, we can learn something about who can help us then.
PS - I don't think this is a total surrender on this year. I still want them to play every game as if it matters. Nothing's more depressing than watching a team that doesn't care. It's just that we need a miracle to get back in it, and I think we're as likely to get that miracle with my strategy as any other.
Morris had his surgery Dec.
Morris had his surgery Dec. 1 and only missed a start or two. I guess it was the Nationals that claimed Neifi.
All I can say is that Kerry
All I can say is that Kerry Wood's performance the past two games have been the most the exciting seen I've seen from this team all year. That includes DLee...As for Cpat, I think he looks much better. Its apparent to me they've told him to use his speed more. He was almost picked off first on his bloop single and of course was doubled off on macias' ball. Just overly aggressive. His speed could really add, however.
kerry wood in relief looks
kerry wood in relief looks almost exactly the same as kerry wood the starter...of course right now the numbers are a bit sexier, though. cant wait to have him back in the rotation and healed.
and yeah...cpat, though limited view so far, seems to have traded in his sheltered ego for true confidence (there is a difference...hey mr. rocker) and it seems to suit him fine. hopefully a bad week/month/etc. wont send him back into a spiral of bad habits and old crutches. be nice to have cpat/hairston around next year in CF.
I loved seeing Kerry Wood
I loved seeing Kerry Wood pitch tonight...Yet, I think Maddux and Dempster could have closed this game out without the additional help...Last night was the big problem...What if at the first sign of trouble Dusty had sent Kerry Wood in to SHUT DOWN HOUSTON'S SCORING DRIVE...So what if you can only use Wood for 2 innings...Then we could have gone to Williamson, Novoa and Dempster to close...If they had all pitched well we would have had a chance to win last night...Yet, we saw Dusty use Wellemeyer and other young and erratic Bullpen pitchers...The game was too important and I think there was a way to save it IF Dusty and Rothchild had QUICKLY pulled pitchers when they got into trouble and gone with the experienced folks in the Bullpen...Wellemeyer should be traded or sent back down to Iowa...He can't throw strikes under pressure and that's required if you're a Bullpen pitcher. Let's hope Zambrano can go deep in the game tomorrow and then lets hope Dusty goes with our more experienced Bullpen pitchers...The Wednesday night game against Houston is A MUST WIN for the Cubs -- treat it as if it was the final game in a play-off series.
well guys, do we go after
well guys, do we go after jason schmidt, aj burnett or jeff weaver during the off season or are we counting on wood in the rotation? i think depodesta gets fired and they trade big chunks of that team.
I need to miss games more
I need to miss games more often...looks like today was everything last night wasn't.
Well, we need a win tomorrow to keep teasing us that they might, could, possibly, if the stars align and it starts snowing in Chicago in August, make the playoffs.
My view is, if they can take 3 out of 4 from the Cardinals, 2 of 3 from the Astros, that we might as well ride it out for one more series. Pretty much any lost series between now and mid September and that .005% chance of making the playoffs gets swallowed up.
Again, a year ago in Mid August, the Cubs were 7 games ahead of the Astros...the Astros took the final 3 games of the series with the Cubs...knowing that losing any of those games would have virtually knocked them out completely...we are in the same position this year.
One problem...Houston was a much better, well rounded, baseball team last year, that took some time to click with a new manager and Beltran in the equation. I don't think Nomar brings to the Cubs what Beltran brought to the Astros.
No fucking way the Cubs make the playoffs...but at least for one more day we can distract ourselves thinking deep in the back of our heads "it's still possible"
scott, i disagree with you.
scott, i disagree with you. i rarely support dusty but at least he had a plan. he's also trying to give wood a "role" and doesn't want him out of that role: set up. wellemyer can't throw strikes, plain and simple. i'd like him to be sent down when haiston comes back but they'll want all the pitchers they can carry in Colorado.
Wood pitched 2 innings on
Wood pitched 2 innings on Sunday right? There is absolutely no way he would have pitched yesterday for two innings, and it was unlikely he would have been used for even one. I can understand your concern that Dusty stuck with Welly for too long. BUT, if you have to use your strongest reliever for only an inning in the 5th inning, you are pretty much fucked no matter what. You stop a scoring opportunity in the 5th...who is there to stop an opportunity in the 6th, 7th or 8th?
Furthermore....had we stretched out each of our top 3 relievers yesterday, who do we have available today with Maddux on the mound where he tends not to go long in the game. I can understand the arguments that Wuertz should have come in a few batters earlier...but I don't understand the argument about brining a set up man in the 5th inning. Welly is our designated long men in the pen, and he failed miserably, skrewing the whole pen up in the process...Could Dusty have done something to limit the damage a bit...yes...can he only use his top 3 relievers in every game, and pretend the rest of the pen doesn't exist...no. I think it's more of a personell problem than a managerial problem when your starter and long reliever go a combined 4+ innings and give up 10 runs or so.
FYI: Remlinger let up a
FYI: Remlinger let up a grand slam in the 10th inning tonight to the Tigers, but the Red Sox still won. They scored 7 in the top half of the 10th.
"What if at the first sign
"What if at the first sign of trouble Dusty had sent Kerry Wood in to SHUT DOWN HOUSTON'S SCORING DRIVE...So what if you can only use Wood for 2 innings...Then we could have gone to Williamson...."
I don't think it's wise to waste Wood in what looked like it could be a losing effort. And even if he did shut them down, who's to say Williamson and whoever followed would keep them down. Much to early for your set-up guy.
Yes, the game was important, they all are now, but winning the series is a must and resting Wood gives us the best chance to close out wins for Maddux and Z.
Fact is the we need Kerry
Fact is the we need Kerry Wood to start 30+ games for us to reach full potential. Having said that, if Wood was our closer, we would be better than Gagne.
The White Sox just lost 9-4
The White Sox just lost 9-4 to the Twins in the 16th inning (a 5 hour and 11 minute game)...The Sox Bullpen failed them and their offense didn't come through at the right time...The Sox have lost a few games in a row BUT they have a cushion and can afford to slip a little...The Cubs don't have that luxury any more...The Cubs MUST WIN every series and they MUST WIN the game with Houston on Wednesday.
"Fact is the we need Kerry
"Fact is the we need Kerry Wood to start 30+ games for us to reach full potential. Having said that, if Wood was our closer, we would be better than Gagne."
I do not think he will ever make 30 or more starts in a year again. If he can not do that then he needs to be the closer. We need to find a ace type starter in the off-season. That would be Burnett or Vazquez.
Depodesta isn't going
Depodesta isn't going anywhere, he's saving Frank McCourt money, that's all that matters over there now.
Jason Schmidt is a bigger injury risk then Kerry Wood, awful iffy proposition, plus he has a team option this year. I would think the Giants would have traded him if they didn't want to keep him around.
The White Sox have not had a
The White Sox have not had a pressure game all season long. They will get crushed in the playoffs by any of the other teams they may play. Including the A's who might jsut win a playoff series. that is if they roll the dice well.
CHI, maybe you are right I'm
CHI, maybe you are right I'm just saying that if he doesn't then I don't like out chances.
Well one thing taught us.
Well one thing taught us. Rusch has been in the pen too long to be an effective starter. Two, we don't have that fifth starter anymore. I think that the Cubs need to go make a risky moves by bring up Bobby Brownlie, Jermaine Van Buren.
Re Post 37, Wood has a
Re Post 37, Wood has a frayed labrum. He really can't pitch two days in a row. When your starter gets torched as Rusch was yesterday you are going to lose 90% of the games. He was used properly tonight (it must be especially nasty for a hitter who has just been teased for 7 innings by Maddux throwing from 77 mph to 85 mph changeups and fastballs, and then have Wood cup in throwing fast balls in the high nineties.
The Cubs are definitely going to bring Woodsy back after the surgery to see if he can start 30+ times next year at least as that role really is more valuable then a set up pithcer or a closer (see the contrast between tonight's start and last night's start). But if he breaks down once more, I think both the Cubs and Wood will have to face the reality that if Wood physically can only give around 100 innings a season, then they might as well be crucial innings out of the bullpen.
If starters are so easy to find, how come 24 teams at least are scrambling to find starting pitching right now, including the Yankees, Red Sox, and Angels, Atlanta, etc.?
Zach Duke is the Rookie
Zach Duke is the Rookie pitcher who totally shut down the Cubs earlier this year...
And Hendry should have gone after him...Duke has not lost a game in the majors yet (he's 5-0 with a 2.13 ERA) and Pittsburgh was smart enough to sign him...Duke is from the Midwest and has a lot of friends around Chicago -- he would love to play for the Cubs and we cleary need him as a starter...I think going after Lawton has not really helped the Cubs at all (Lawton was 0 for 5 last night)...It was a distraction and Hendry should have realized that the Cubs need to acquire reliable pitchers (to start and for the Bullpen)...Without pitching we can count on the Cubs can't win games...The last 2 nights have demonstrated this very clearly.
I missed most of the game
I missed most of the game last night, but from what I did get to see, Maddux had his A game. I also noticed in the box score that he only threw 70 pitches through 7 innings. With all the innings the bullpen has been piling up, why was he pulled?
Tonight we will need
Tonight we will need Zambrano's A Game since the Cubs will face Houston's right-hander Roy Oswalt (2.57 ERA, fourth-best in the NL)...We may also need some good backup from the Bullpen...There's not a lot of margin for error...The Cubs MUST WIN tonight and they must play like this game is the final play-off game of the season...;-)
Dusty claims Rusch's spot in
Dusty claims Rusch's spot in the rotation is "safe"...and here's some speculation about Murton...
Can Dusty afford to gamble with Rusch as a starter...? We don't always have the Bullpen available to bail him out of tough situations...Can Jim Hendry get on the phone and get out the check book and find us another starting pitcher...? Finally, I would like to see Wellemeyer sent down to Iowa when Hairston comes back...We can't count on Wellemeyer to throw strikes so why keep him...? The Cubs need Murton (much more than they need Lawton).
Assembling pitching an
Scott: Who could the Cubs
Who could the Cubs possibly replace Rusch with that wouldn't be an even bigger gamble?
Until Hendry can bring in
Until Hendry can bring in another reliable starter then I would rather roll the dice with Jermaine Van Buren...Put Rusch back into the Bullpen -- he's better there...That's just my view this morning.
With all the innings the
With all the innings the bullpen has been piling up, why was he pulled?
When I was watching the game, I thought it had to do with the scoring chance they had in the top of the 8th. They led 4-1 but could have broken it open, as they had runners on 2nd and 3rd with none out. (Unfortunately, they didn't score any more, but I thought that was why Maddux was pinch-hit for.)
But in today's papers, Maddux explained that he was gassed, not physically but mentally.
ìWhen you face somebody that good, youíve got to hope you win 1-0 or 2-1 or something,î Maddux said. ìHe kind of wears you out mentally more than most guys. Physically, I felt fine. Mentally, I was done. When you face somebody as good as him, youíve got to try harder.î
Scott, Rusch is *not* better
Scott, Rusch is *not* better as a reliever than as a starter. On the contrary, his ERA as a reliever is something like 1 1/2 runs higher than it is as a starter this season.
You've complained about three or four times in this thread about Hendry not getting midseason bullpen help, or about how he has to do it right now. You make it sound as though he could just snap his fingers and come up with some reliable reliever that another team would be willing to have him take off their hands. It doesn't work that way. Did you follow the transactions at the trade deadline a few weeks ago? Apart from Kyle Farnsworth, Buddy Groom, and Ron Villone, no major-league relievers of note were traded.
It was, and still is, a seller's market. Very few big-league teams felt, or feel, that they're out of the playoff race. Under those circumstances, trading for a useful reliever this summer without paying robber-baron prices for him has been extraordinarily difficult.
Duke is from Texas. He grew
Duke is from Texas. He grew up watching the Rangers. Plus, he's a talented pitcher in PIT's price range. I don't think PIT would want to help us win any more than they already have the last few years.
It's also my opinion that
It's also my opinion that the Cubs should NEVER trade prospects for middle relief. Bullpens are so crazy, I would rather risk bringing somebody up then ever trading for someone.
What's this? MARK
Two things about keeping
Two things about keeping Neifi after he was claimed on waivers:
1) As a *backup* middle infielder, he's got value. His defense is at least solid, and he goes through decent spells at the plate. Had Nomar only been out for 2 months, say, Neifi's contribution would have been considered much more positively.
2) A good chunk of the time, when guys like Neifi are claimed, what happens is that the teams involved make a trade. If Hendry does that, then he's getting something in return, as opposed to just letting Neifi walk. He can do that after the season if he wants to, and right now, there's no compelling reason to let him go.
FWIW, it's probably not wise
FWIW, it's probably not wise to try to build a world champion out of San Francisco and Pittsburgh discards, disableds, duds, don't-want-to-signs and dfa's.
Bluewater Pennant,
Seriously, your fascination with ex-cubs is really not that interesting to the rest of us.
Perhaps instead of obsessing over former Cub players you should try watching them when they actually play in Chicago.
The idea of trading for Duke
The idea of trading for Duke is beyond ridiculous. No sub-.500 small market team is going to trade away its best prospect in his rookie year. Can you think of any precedent for that? Also- it's easy to criticize the Lawton trade after a 3 K effort and a bit of a slump, but wasn't the entire Cub nation crying out for a high-OBP leadoff man at the deadline? As I recall both Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus called Lawton the best trading deadline pickup by a contender.
why stop at blaming hendry
why stop at blaming hendry for not getting zach duke? he should have picked up pujols for LF and snagged tejada to play short while nomar was out.
Scott: If Rusch is too much
If Rusch is too much of a gamble as a starter, in what world is a AAA closer a more reliable replacement? Van Buren hasn't even started a game since '03, and that was in the independent leagues.
Rob, how can you place your
Rob, how can you place your fantasy team's well-being above D Lee getting the triple crown? Ridiculous. Much less ridiculous than the notion that Hendry would have been able to trade for Zach Duke, but ridiculous nonetheless.
You know what, Adam? I
You know what, Adam? I agree. I don't think we'll catch them. We have too many teams to contend with that we don't play. With that said, I just want to see them play well. I want to see them make a run. I want to see a team and manager that try everything to win each night. Give me a reason to sit & watch (or listen to) them for 2-3 hours.
Maddux may have been
Maddux may have been mentally worn out after 7 as he said, but if no one had been on base, I'll bet he would have finished the game. I was OK with pulling him in that situation b/c a hit could have broken the game open, but you just know that he would have summoned up his hidden tough bastard strength and finished if they hadn't. I'll bet he was just being a team player in those post-game comments, and secretly inside he wanted to close it out.
PS - remember those comments a couple weeks back when he said ERA, wins and innings are all that matters? A lot of folks keyed in on his soft dissing of other stats like whip, but I thought the most interesting thing was his inclusion of innings pitched in his short list. If Carlos, Mark, Kerry etc. learn nothing else from him, I hope they learn that. You want something done right, do it yourself. Don't leave it to the bullpen, especially the Cubs bullpen.
I think Scott makes an
I think Scott makes an excellent point about Hendry not being able to deliver Zach Duke. As the organization's Triple A-B team, couldn't he just have called him up??
Can I make a suggestion to Scott? Before making ridiculous trade demands put yourself into the opposing team's GM's shoes and ask yourself if this trade makes sense for your team. Other teams are not out there trying to make the Cubs better, they're trying to make their own teams better.
Just to chime in. I hate
Just to chime in. I hate the Cardinals. I hate the Sox more. No chance to get Duke, so forget it. The facination of Ex-Cubs ended with the Ex-Cub factor in 2001 World Series.
I'd rather see if we can upgrade Rusch before putting him into the rotation for 2006.
And Hendry should have gone
And Hendry should have gone after [Duke]...
Scott...a GM cannot just trade for any major league player. The team actually has to want to trade him. Why would the Pirates trade Duke? He is a very cheap and very good pitcher.
Small-market teams do NOT trade cheap talent unless they are going to be a free agent and will likely lose them at the end of the year. That is not the case with Duke.
Why hasn't Hendry gone after
Why hasn't Hendry gone after Clemems, Martinez, and Santana?
Why haven't the Cubs traded
Why haven't the Cubs traded for A-Rod and made the Yankees pay his salary?
"The idea of trading for
"The idea of trading for Duke is beyond ridiculous. No sub-.500 small market team is going to trade away its best prospect in his rookie year. Can you think of any precedent for that?"
I don't know about trading away players during their rookie year... but the Pirates have a knack for trading away top tier talent early in their careers.
Can you say Jason Schmidt? Aramis Ramirez?
Why haven't the Cubs traded
Why haven't the Cubs traded for A-Rod and made the Yankees pay his salary?
Because the Yankees want Neifi in return.
Good answer
Good answer Anonymous.
Andy, when the Pirates traded Schmidt he was 28, had an ERA of 4.61 for the season, had never had an ERA below 4.07 and was a free agent after the season. It made sense for them to trade him at the time. You're right about Ramirez though, that never made much sense for them.
As for who'll get sent down
As for who'll get sent down on Friday when Hairston returns:
ìItís big who has options and who doesnít,î manager Dusty Baker said. ìWhatever happens, itís only a short period of time before Septemberís here.î
Goodbye Murton...
Another good one from Baker regarding Murton's playing time
ìIt depends where we are,î Baker said. ìWhat are you going to do with (Matt) Lawton? What are you going to do with Jeromy (Burnitz)? These guys make quite a bit of money, too. Theyíre here to play.
Because the Yankees want
Because the Yankees want Neifi in return.
We might be able to tolerate losing Neifi if they'd throw in Rivera, and maybe Jeter. Just as long as they don't ask for Macias. No f-ing way to that man!
Play the guys who get paid
Play the guys who get paid the most? Interesting managerial perspective.
It pains me to have to
It pains me to have to explain this. The comment about Grudzielanek had everything to do with the present state of the Cardinals lineup (the team we have to beat and our bitter rivals THUS RELEVANT) and absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Grudzie once played for the Cubs.
M.G. batting cleanup for the Cards is comparable to Neifi Perez batting cleanup for us. It's quite a story. I'll leave it to the resident geniuses to figure out why on their own.
Bluewater Pennant,
Seriously, your fascination with ex-cubs is really not that interesting to the rest of us.
Perhaps instead of obsessing over former Cub players you should try watching them when they actually play in Chicago.
#80 of 85: By Jim C. (August
#80 of 85: By Jim C. (August 17, 2005 09:39 AM)
The Pirates didn't want to pay him and Aram did not like playing in Pittsburgh.
BJ (#72), I agree. I've
I agree. I've always thought the true pitching triple crown should be Wins, ERA, and Innings. I understand that K's have predictive value, but their effect is basically captured in ERA.
Seriously, your obsessing
Seriously, your obsessing over my every post is extremely gay and downright creepy.
Wow, calling someone gay as
Wow, calling someone gay as an insult. That's classy.
Recent comments
Meh, I messed that up. Mets are in.
Cards and Giants can still tie though.
Kershaw gets hurt by his defense and gave up 2 more runs. Blach has 8 shutout innings.
Mets already won as did Cards.
tomorrow is gonna be helluva fun if Giants hold on. We're all rooting for a 3-way tie I presume.
good news is now 5 K's for Lester through 4 (in a quest for 200 for season). Bad news is he's already at 86 pitches.
be curious how long Maddon sticks with Lester to try and let offense get back into it and get him the win (4-2 as I type, was 4-0)
Fwiw, he needed 2.1 IP to cross 200 for season so he got that at least. He also needs 9 K's for 200K's on season and he has 4 through 3.
cubs score 2 runs thanks to predictable reds pitching and horrible CIN defense...cubs only down by 1 now. heyward even got a gift 2rbi double out of an easy popout. neat.
something named Ty Blach has outpitched Clayton Kershaw through 6 innings (1-0 Giants).
not that finishing 2nd place will matter much nor did this game, but have to think if Hendricks pitches well tomorrow, he could leapfrog Lester in Cy Young voting. Don't see anyway Scherzer doesn't win it regardless and it doesnt' look like Lester has any incentive clauses that matter. Also might give Cueto some votes.
Rather remarkable how many teams have really good 1-2 options this year.
Nats: Scherzer and Roark (and Strasburg was great before injuries)
Cubs: Lester and Hendricks (and Arrietta is still damn good just not as consistently lately)
pretty much what I'm gathering from this thread is that it doesn't matter who you play in 5-game series, but no one wants to have to deal with Cardinal fans if we end up losing.
I can respect that.
first game for lester giving up more than 2 runs since july 24th. hell of a run.
doh, yes...dunno what happened there. jake arrieta is all "bro wut?"
lester going for #20...cubs haven't had a LH (thanks jpep for the correction) 20 game winner since d.ellsworth in 1963.
fwiw, all the games are free on mlb.tv
Short rest for MadBum would be 2 days. WC game is Wed., Games 1 & 2 are Friday/Saturday.
A left-handed one...
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.


text:
Drew Barrymore loves to laugh and have a good time with family and friends. And one of the ways she'll surely be doing that this spring and summer is with one of her favorite dishes, Clams Montecito, which she named for her home in the exclusive area of California.
"We cook a lot. We like to crack open a bottle of wine and then break out a bunch of yummy Manila clams," she tells Eric Ripert of the dish, which they prepared together on Reserve Channel's On the Table.
"What inspires my cooking is my daughter because I want to be able to throw things together for her in an effortless fashion," Barrymore, 38, says of little Olive, who was born Sept. 26.
"I'm still at the stage when I'm cooking there's like flames going off behind me and like alarms and I'm nervous and I'm not sexy," she adds. "So I hope by the time that she's ready to eat my food that I make it look [easy]."
In addition to her daughter with husband Will Kopelman, Barrymore's other inspiration is her own brand of wine, Barrymore Pinot Grigio, which is described as "a straw yellow, full-bodied wine with hints of fresh apricot and lively citrus flavors" – and which she uses in her simple yet flavorful recipe. Give it a try:
Drew's Clams Montecito:
1 Bag of Manila clams – the smaller the better
1 cup of pinot grigio
5 cloves of chopped garlic
1 large jalapeño (with a few seeds)
1 lemon
1 stick of butter
Melt butter and add garlic and jalapeño. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat in a saucepan and add wine. Cook down for about 5 minutes. Remove from stove and squeeze lemon into butter mixture. Turn on grill to medium high and spread clams on cookie sheet and spread around until they open. Warm butter up if need be, then toss onto clams and coat. Serve with warm baguette. Best served with pan-seared cod fish. Serves two.


text:
The Essentials 2.0 – Hard Boiled
By John Smith
Action films may not be the most respected genre when it comes to film buffs. There are a lot of people that I know personally who believe that they exist solely for dumb, popcorn entertainment purposes. If that's the case, how do you explain John Woo's ultimate masterpiece, Hard Boiled? This film is iconic and funny, brutally stylistic and engagingly beautiful. It's an action film that can also be considered a work of art.


text:
A day of joyful anticipation has turned to anguish for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.
At a routine check-up Thursday to find out the sex of their 20th child, their doctor was unable to find a heartbeat and told the couple they had miscarried in the second trimester.
"After the appointment, we came back home and told the children," says Michelle, 45.
"We had just been talking about baby names last night and they were getting excited about naming a boy or a girl. It has been a real sad disappointment."
She says the family will select a name after they know if the baby was a boy or girl, and then plan to have a funeral service.
"I feel like my heart broke telling my children," says Michelle. "They have all been so excited about this baby and looking forward to April coming around and having a new little one in our arms. That was the most difficult. The Lord is the giver of life and he can choose when that life is ready to go on and be with Him."
The stars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting previously weathered a medical ordeal with their youngest daughter, Josie, who was born in December 2009.
This was their second miscarriage; Michelle lost her baby during her second pregnancy. She was taking oral birth control at the time and cites this as one reason the couple together decided to leave the number of children they have "up to God."
People Exclusive
Michelle Duggar Miscarries
Kris Connor/WireImage
updated 12/08/2011 AT 08:25 PM EST
•originally published 12/08/2011 AT 04:30 PM EST


text:
Allegiant to add Airbus A319s to its fleet
Allegiant Air, which flies a lot of McDonnell Douglas MD-80s and a few Boeing 757s, will be adding Airbus A319s to its fleet beginning second quarter 2013.
Allegiant Travel said plans to lease nine A319s from GE Capital Aviation Services "and to lease and eventually purchase" 10 A319s from Cebu Pacific Air.
"The introduction of the A319 aircraft will support Allegiant's growth opportunities," the company said.
"The A319 is a new aircraft type for Allegiant, but we otherwise see this as a continuation of our existing business model," Allegiant president Andrew C. Levy said in Allegiant's press release. "A319 asset values have significantly declined and now mirror the environment we saw when we first began buying MD-80s."
Allegiant operates 58 MD-80s, almost all of which it owns and four Boeing 757-200s. It also owns two more Boeing 757s.
Airline analyst Fred Lowrance of Avondale Partners, in a note to investors, said the decision seems to make sense.
"While we normally would frown upon a company like ALGT introducing a new aircraft type to its fleet, we believe this decision makes sense in that it provides a more cost-efficient solution to longer-term growth than would have been possible by adding more MD-80s over time," Lowrance wrote in his note.
"Importantly, with 2.5x the range of an MD-80, these A319s should open up significant new market/route opportunities and put to rest concerns related to what some consider dwindling growth opportunities."


text:
Clooney's first cousin, NCIS: Los Angeles actor Miguel Ferrer, says he plans to attend the nuptials.
"I don't know if I can tell you a lot about this marriage," Ferrer, 59, told France's Tele Star magazine during the Monte Carlo Television Festival, which wrapped in Monaco yesterday.
But, he added, "Obviously I'll be there!"
A source close to Alamuddin's family told PEOPLE last month that the couple plan to tie the knot in Italy in September.
Ferrer is the oldest of five children of Oscar-winning actor José Ferrer and famed singer Rosemary Clooney. Rosemary's brother, Nick, is George's father.
Although he was tight-lipped about details of the big day, Ferrer did open up a little about his cousin's new fiancée.
"At first the family was surprised to learn the happy [engagement] news," he said, adding that since the proposal he has come to know the British lawyer as "a wonderful woman."


text:
Top Definition
n. Derogatory nick-name for the Ohio State Correctional System Work Release Program, also known as the Cincinnati Bengals. The origin of "Da Bungles" is generally attributed to the late Pittsburgh sportscaster and Steelers color analyst Myron Cope.
Yoi and Double Yoi! Troy just trucked Palmer t' score on that pick! Y'know sumpin' Bill, it's kinda embarrasin' t' watch dem Bungles sometimes. - Myron Cope, to Bill Hillgrove.
Dan Weyandt tərəfindən 17 Sentyabr 2010
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
(verb). To bungle is to tickle the area between one's anus and scrotal sack (i.e. "gooch").
I bungled Gabe several times that night, none of which he was aware of.
Mr. 210 tərəfindən 04 Yanvar 2007
A person who is foolish, inept or clumsy. Derived from a rather camp bear character on children's show 'Rainbow' who was forever making mistakes and being embarassed.
You are such a bungle.
I felt like a right bungle.
I felt like a right bungle.
Mr S tərəfindən 04 İyun 2004
(verb) to cock something up, to make a bad job of it, to complete a task incompetently.
The plumber bungled the cistern repair. Now it's raining through the ceiling.
Alarick tərəfindən 06 Sentyabr 2006
A bum jungle... other wise known as a hairy anus .
Sophie shave your bungle! She had a bit of a bungle. Did you see her bungle?
kazzcass tərəfindən 24 Yanvar 2012
Contraction for "butt jungle" - a situation of wildly unkempt butt-crack hair.
Damn, Becky, you need to shave that bungle you got, or you'll never land a man.
BunglingIdiot tərəfindən 23 Mart 2014
Bungles is the best new way to display dislike for something. It is similar to "gay", "whack", or "lame".
"Bungles" is very dynamic in its usage. It can be used as a ...
- Dude, your a fucking bungle
- Dude, your bungling your life away
Adjective (Most Common)
- Dude, you did what? That shit is bungles
- Dude, your a fucking bungle
- Dude, your bungling your life away
Adjective (Most Common)
NYSTUNNA50000 tərəfindən 13 Dekabr 2008


text:
The VH20 provides a direct connection between Converge Pro audio conferencing systems and VoIP-based PBX phone systems so that users can transport audio signals across their IP networks. The VH20 easily links with any of ClearOnes other Converge Pro products to create a complete audio conferencing system that can quickly be integrated with Cisco, Avaya and many other VoIP PBX phone systems.
Please wait...
added to cart Continue shopping (5) or
Why not talk to one of our product specialists for selecting the right product?
Provide your phone or email and you are guaranteed to get 15 minutes call back. (7AM - 5PM) PST
Thank you! Your response has been sent.


text:
Coming to television for the first time ever in an animated series, the Cat in the Hat whisks pre-schoolers off on a voyage of scientific discovery. The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! features six-year-olds Sally and Nick, best friends and next door neighbors, who are transported on magical journeys to all corners of the globe where the natural world becomes their playground. With the Cat as their guide, his two energetic helpers, the zany duo, Thing One and Thing Two and the enigmatic Fish along for the ride, every outing becomes an unpredictable adventure. In each episode, Sally and Nick head off with the Cat in his one-of-a-kind custom vehicle, the Thinga-ma-jigger, a quintessentially Seussian contraption that instantly transforms from plane to boat to submarine with just a flick of the jigger-ma-whizzer or a honk of the shrinkamadoodle. They go everywhere from the ocean bottom, to a rainforest, or to the center of a beehive. The Cat in the Hat "knows a lot" but he doesn't know everything - making him the perfect guide for learning and fun.
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! supports young children's science learning by introducing scientific inquiry skills, teaching core science concepts and vocabulary, and preparing preschoolers for kindergarten and first grade science curriculum — all in whimsical style.
Check the Current Children's Schedule
Watch at The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! website.
Meet the characters of The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, here are some activities that are fun to do at home, in the classroom, or even in the car. Many of these materials include printable PDF sheets. To access these materials, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The Explorer's Guide features tips and strategies to help you support your child's science learning and inquiry during everyday explorations and activities in and around your home.
A team of science and early childhood experts developed the curriculum for the first season's 40 episodes, each of which begins with a question posed by Sally or Nick. Guided by the Cat, the kids figure things out by observing, collecting and managing clues, making connections, constructing and evaluating theories, and having discussions -- all in a preschool-appropriate manner.
Get more lesson plans at The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! website.


text:
ICCSR-GSD 2013 : International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Governance and Sustainable Development (ICCSR-GSD)
Call for Papers
You are invited to participate in the International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Governance and Sustainable Development (ICCSR-GSD) that will be held at Lagos, Nigeria on April, 8 – 10, 2013. The Conference aims to bring together academia, research scholars, business entrepreneurs, practitioners, managers and policy makers responsible in delivering Corporate Social Responsibility, Governance and Sustainable Development in order to achieve competitive advantage, best practice and cost savings in modern organizations such as governmental, private, industrial, business sectors and NGOs.
The conference will be held over Three days, with presentations delivered by researchers and practitioners from international, regional and national communities, including presentations from distinguished keynote speakers.
The papers presented will be included in the conference proceedings and all papers will be invited to form Special Issues of International Journals, and best papers invited to form book chapters.
Authors are invited to submit Abstracts (300 words) or full papers with short biography (100 words) electronically in Word or PDF format via email to Ezendu Ariwa (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Conference Secretary (email@example.com) by 15 December, 2012
Ezendu Ariwa
General Chair, ICCSR-GSD, 2013
Chair, IEEE Consumer Electronics Chapter, UKRI
Chair, IEEE Broadcast Technology Chapter, UKRI
London Metropolitan University, UK


text:
on December 14, 2012 - 5:31 PM
LOCKPORT – Steven J. Hummel, 20, of Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, pleaded not guilty Thursday in State Supreme Court to a four-count indictment accusing him of selling prescription painkillers.
Hummel is charged with two counts each of fourth-degree criminal sale and fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. He allegedly sold buprenorphine March 16 and 20 in North Tonawanda.
In another North Tonawanda painkiller case, Daniel P. Schwartz, 32, of Main Street, City of Tonawanda, admitted to seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance for illegally having hydrocodone in North Tonawanda Feb. 24. Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas scheduled sentencing for March 21.


text:
There would be no second half letdown for the Hatters on Thursday night.
Behind a game-high 24 points from senior Sasha Sims, Stetson earned its first Atlantic Sun Conference victory of the season with a 78-64 win over visiting USC Upstate. The Hatters (9-5, 1-1 A-Sun) also improved to 6-0 at home and won for the 24th time in their last 25 games at the Edmunds Center.
Stetson, which saw a seven-point halftime lead slip away against FGCU last Saturday, opened the second half Thursday on a 29-10 run to pull away from the Spartans (6-8, 1-2).
"I thought the effort in the second half was very, very good," Stetson head coach Lynn Bria said. "I was really pleased overall with our effort in this game."
The Hatters led by just three points at halftime, but Amber Porter's lay-up at the 16:00 mark gave Stetson some breathing room at 47-40. A few minutes later, Myeisha Hall knocked down a three-pointer to increase Stetson's lead to 60-46. After Shelby Hicks got the Spartans back to within 12, a 10-0 Stetson run gave the Hatters their biggest lead of the night at 70-48. Sims hit a three-pointer and Saunders converted a fastbreak layup during that critical stretch.
"It's always good to have a cushion, instead of making it a couple possession game," Sims said. "We just emphasized executing at a high level and doing what we do best. When we needed stops, we got those stops, and then converted those stops into points."
USC Upstate cut the deficit to 12 late but would pull no closer.
Hall came off the bench to record her first double-double as a Hatter with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Nine of her rebounds came on the defensive end, and she hit two of the team's six three-pointers while playing 30 minutes.
"I was focused on getting rebounds because that was our emphasis for the game," Hall said. "I really wasn't focused on the minutes. The key was the win, so I just tried to do whatever I could."
With post players Cherisse Burris and Porter in foul trouble for much of the first half, Bria was pleased to get the strong performance from Hall.
"Myeisha keeps getting better and better every game," Bria said. "She just needs game time. She hasn't played in over a year, so every minute she logs in the game is good. She is rebounding, she is scoring for us, and she is playing good defense. I really like what she is doing right now."
Also scoring in double figures for the Hatters was Brianti Saunders (14 points), C.J. Coddington (11 points), and Porter (10 points). Saunders also grabbed nine rebounds while Jama Sharp dished out eight assists.
"Jama did a really good job of quarterbacking the team and finding the open man," Bria said. "She had a great pass to (Saunders) in transition, and a lot of good passes (overall). We are usually at our best when Jama is distributing the basketball."
Stetson shot 52% from the floor, led by Sims's 7-for-11 shooting performance. USC Upstate connected on 44% of its shots in first half, but was held to just 23% shooting in the second half.
"I thought we were giving up too many points in the paint (in the first half)," Bria said. "In the second half we collapsed on their post a lot better and I thought it was very effective. We got the ball out of the paint more. We got their field goal percentage down which is what we needed to do."
Stetson will return to the court on Saturday to host ETSU. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Notes: Stetson has had five (or more) players score in double figures eight times this season (team is 8-0 in those games) ... Stetson is 9-0 overall when scoring 70 points or more ... Sasha Sims moved from eighth to sixth on Stetson's all-time scoring list (1380 career points). She is also two blocks shy of the school record for career blocks.


text:
LEWISTOWN - Charles E. Shoener, 85, of Alfarata Road, Lewistown, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 22, 1927, in Orwigsburg, the son of the late Herbert and Mary (Osenbach) Shoener. Charles is survived by his wife, Cynthia Hoover Shoener, whom he married in 1981.
Also surviving are: children, Diann Williams and husband, Anthony, of Somers, Conn., Frank Weyer and wife, Sandra, of Mechanicsburg, Christina Weyer, of Charleston, S.C., and Suzanne Krautheim and husband, Thomas, of Mechanicsburg; two brothers, Henry Shoener, of Mary-D, and Daniel Shoener, of Orwigsburg; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Article Photos
He was preceded in death by his siblings Linwood, Clifford and Marlin.
Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He worked as a truck driver for Fleming Foods for 40 years.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and also a trustee of the church.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Third St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Karen McCachren officiating.
Visitation with the family will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, at the church. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in memory of Charles may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Third St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to the American Cancer Society,123 S. Sparks St., State College.
Online condolences may be offered at www.barrfh. com.


text:
|Electron Correlation in Iron-Based Superconductors
In 2008, the discovery of iron-based superconductors stimulated a worldwide burst of activity, leading to about two preprints per day ever since. With a maximum superconducting transition temperature (so far) of 55 K, it is natural to wonder if studying the new materials will help uncover one of the deepest mysteries in modern physics—the mechanism of superconductivity in the copper-based "high-temperature superconductors." One clue lies in whether the electrons in the new superconductors are as highly correlated as they are in the high-temperature superconductors. A truly international North American/European/Asian collaboration working at the ALS has now reported results from a combination of x-ray absorption spectroscopy, resonant inelastic x-ray scattering, and systematic theoretical simulations of iron-based superconductors. The team was able to settle the correlations debate by showing that electrons in the iron-based families that were studied favor itinerant (delocalized) states with only moderate correlations.
The iron-based compounds are called pnictides because they contain a pnictogen; that is, an element from the nitrogen group of the periodic table. Both iron- and copper-based (cuprate) superconductors are layered compounds, and it is believed that the 3d electrons in the respective transition-metal layers play key roles in superconductivity. However, iron, together with cobalt and nickel among the 3d metals, is an archetypal ferromagnetic metal. The magnetic moments are mostly in the 3d bands, and naively, one would expect the well-aligned spin of 3d electrons of iron to prevent superconductivity, which requires pairs of electrons with opposite spin directions. Another crucial difference is that all the iron 3d orbitals contribute charge carriers, while for cuprates a single half-filled band dominates the important physics.
While a half-filled band signifies a metal in conventional band theory, the electrons in cuprates are also strongly correlated, owing to the strong Coulomb interaction, which prevents two electrons from occupying the same site, resulting in a so-called Mott insulator. The lack of information on the strength of electron correlation in the iron pnictides has blocked the way toward a consensus for the minimal model needed to describe the electron pairing mechanism in these materials. Theoretical results have been controversial.
To explore this issue, the collaboration performed x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) measurements at ALS Beamline 8.0.1, where they investigated five iron-containing materials, including an iron pnictide superconductor (SmO0.85FeAs) with a record high 55-K transition temperature, two non-superconducting iron pnictides (BaFe2As2 and LaFe2P2), and for comparison iron metal and an Fe2O3 insulator. The spectra of iron pnictides exhibited qualitative, in some cases quantitative, similarities to those of the iron metal but showed no features resembling the multiple peak structures seen in iron-based insulators. Furthermore, a RIXS study across the resonant XAS edges demonstrated that the resonance spectra are dominated by the nonresonant "normal fluorescence," with no observance of excitation peaks. The team interpreted these results as showing the importance of the iron metallicity and strong covalency in these new iron-based superconductors.
The team then turned to a systematic theoretical study to simulate the experimental results, and more important, to pin down the upper limit of electron correlation in the new superconductors. They first performed calculations based on a Hubbard model (the simplest model in solid-state physics of interacting particles on a lattice). The calculations suggested a relatively minor role for correlations in the iron pnictides. Subsequently, the comparison between different theoretical models and experimental data indicated that, instead of localized states due to strong electron interactions, electrons in iron pnictides prefer itinerant states with moderate correlation strength.
These results will help lead physicists to the mechanism of superconductivity in iron pnictides and perhaps also to their optimization for technological applications.
Research conducted by W.L. Yang, J. Denlinger, and Z. Hussain (ALS); A.P. Sorini, B. Moritz, and W.-S. Lee (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory); C.-C. Chen, J.-H. Chu, J.G. Analytis, I.R. Fisher, Z.-X. Shen, and T.P. Devereaux (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University); F. Vernay and B. Delley (Paul Sherrer Institut, Switzerland); P. Olalde-Velasco (ALS and Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Mexico); Z.A. Ren, J. Yang, W. Lu, and Z.X. Zhao (National Laboratory for Superconductivity, China); and J. van den Brink (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Leiden University, The Netherlands).
Research funding: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Stichting voor Fundamenteel Onderzoek der Materie (FOM), the Netherlands; and Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACyT), Mexico. Operation of the ALS is supported by BES.
Publication about this research: W.L. Yang, A.P. Sorini, C.-C. Chen, B. Moritz, W.-S. Lee, F. Vernay, P. Olalde-Velasco, J.D. Denlinger, B. Delley, J.-H. Chu, J.G. Analytis, I.R. Fisher, Z.A. Ren, J. Yang, W. Lu, Z.X. Zhao, J. van den Brink, Z. Hussain, Z.-X. Shen, and T.P. Devereaux, "Evidence for weak electronic correlations in iron pnictides," Phys. Rev. B 80, 014508 (2009).


text:
Quarterback Michael Scarnecchia of Fleming Island, Fla., committed to South Carolina on Sunday night, becoming the quarterback for the Gamecocks' 2014 class.
Scarnecchia (6-4, 192) also had an offer from UAB and was drawing interest from Syracuse, Arkansas State and some Ivy League schools.
Scarnecchia attended one of Steve Spurrier's camps over the summer, and that's when the interest in Scarnecchia began to grow.
"Coach Spurrier saw me in camp and really liked me," Scarnecchia said. "I was at the Kentucky game, and after the game I sat down with him and he said he was thinking about an offer and he liked my film. He came through with the offer the week after the Arkansas game."
This season, Scarnecchia said he's around 1,000 yards passing with 18 touchdowns and one interception, and he's completing 65 percent of his attempts.
As a junior, he passed for 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns with 3 interceptions.
Scarnecchia said Spurrier did nearly all of the recruiting with him, though he talked some with area recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. He is USC's 14th commitment for the 2014 class.
In other recruiting news:
USC DL commitment Abu Lamin of Fort Scott JC, Kan., insists he's 100 percent with his commitment to USC, calling the strength of the pledge a 10 on a scale of 10. But Tennessee, Alabama and Auburn continue to recruit him. Lamin has one official visit opportunity left and said last week he'll decide in a week or two if he'll take it. Right now, he said that visit likely would go to Tennessee. Lamin said he's in weekly contact with USC talking with Steve Spurrier and Deke Adams. Lamin has not been to USC this season. He said he may try to get there over the Thanksgiving weekend when he's home in Fayetteville, N.C.
Shrine Bowl WR Tyshun Samuel of Chapman is continuing his knack of finding the end zone this season. Through seven games, he had 15 touchdown catches — 29 receptions in all — and 609 yards. He had 20 touchdown catches last season. Samuel has no new offers to add to his list of Vanderbilt, North Carolina, N.C. State, Maryland, Charlotte, East Carolina, Old Dominion and Appalachian State. The only game he's been to this season was the Vanderbilt at USC contest, where he talked some with his Gamecocks recruiter Shawn Elliott. Vanderbilt and North Carolina remain his two favorites.
Shrine Bowl DL Zeek Rodney of South Pointe was offered by Syracuse last week. He also has offers from Boston College, S.C. State, Charlotte, Louisiana-Lafayette, Marshall, Appalachian State, Toledo and Ball State. Two of his official visits are set with Marshall and Boston College.
DL Quaven Ferguson of Easley committed to Duke. He also had an offer from Furman and was drawing interest from Georgia Tech.
OL Zack Bailey of Summerville made his second trip of the season to Clemson on Saturday for the Florida State game. He also was on hand for the Georgia game. He's not been to any other games this season but plans to be at Florida-USC, Clemson-USC, and he hopes to get to Oregon and Georgia Tech. Bailey said his top five schools right now are USC, Clemson, Georgia, Oregon and Florida State, with no order, and he's still considering others.
USC is in an early battle with Penn State for junior OL Ryan Bates of Warminster, Pa. Bates has nine offers in all and has the Gamecocks and Nittany Lions at the top of his list. He visited over the summer and wants to make it back down to Columbia. Bates has taken just one visit this season when he was at Penn State for the Eastern Michigan game. His offers are from USC, Penn State, Virginia, Rutgers, Temple, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Pitt and Boston College. Other schools are showing a lot of interest. He is taking his time in making a decision and does not have any other visits scheduled.
WR Michael Bowman of Havelock, N.C., plans to be at USC for the Florida and Clemson games. Bowman is considered one of the top prospects in North Carolina's 2015 class and has USC and N.C. State as his top two, with no current leader. "I camped down there (USC) this summer and I liked the atmosphere," he said. "It was the Black Magic camp and I learned a lot. I work on the things I learned there every day. It seems like it would be a pretty cool place to play." He speaks with USC coaches regularly and says the Gamecocks are showing a lot of interest. "They just like how I get open and think I can make plays," Bowman said. His other visits this season have been to N.C. State and North Carolina. The Florida and Clemson games in Columbia are the only two games he plans to attend the rest of this season.
WR Akilian Butler (5-11, 180) of Mesquite, Texas, was offered by Clemson recruiter Chad Morris last spring, along with his teammate QB Chason Virgil, and the two were at Clemson for the Florida State game. Last season, Butler caught 32 balls for over 400 yards and 3 touchdowns. He has 5 touchdown catches so far this season. Clemson is Butler's lone offer at this point, but he's also hearing from Notre Dame, Georgia, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Baylor and Texas A&M. He was at the Texas-Oklahoma game and has also been to Baylor and Texas. Butler does not have favorites right now.
RB Rocky Reid (6-0, 210) of Concord, N.C., had rushed for 1,692 yards and 19 touchdowns going into his game Friday night. He said that rushing figure leads the state of North Carolina. Not only is Reid burning up gridirons in the Tar Heel state, he's wearing out the highway between his home and Clemson. Reid made his third visit to Clemson last weekend for the Boston College game and planned to be back for the Florida State showdown. Reid has talked with Dabo Swinney and running backs coach Tony Elliott, but so far no hint of an offer. He has offers from Charlotte and Ohio and he's also getting interest from North Carolina, Duke, Wake Forest, Georgia, Arkansas, Ohio State and East Carolina.
Duke is the early leader for QB Will Brunson of Carolina Forest. He is hearing from USC, Clemson, Duke, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia Tech, East Carolina and North Carolina. Duke, however, appears to be courting Brunson the hardest. Brunson has visited several schools including USC and Clemson and was in Columbia for the Kentucky game. He plans to attend the Tennessee-Vanderbilt game as well as UNC-Duke. Through seven games Brunson had thrown for 2,061 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Baseball news
RHP Nick Neidert (6-1, 170) of Lawrenceville, Ga., announced a commitment to USC on Thursday night on his Twitter page. "Proud to say that I committed to THE University of South Carolina. Can't wait to call myself an official Gamecock," Neidert wrote. Neidert also plays shortstop and third base. His fastball has been clocked at 91 mph. Neidert is the 11th commitment for the Gamecocks' 2015 class and the seventh pitcher.


text:
Top Definition
The spattering of a toilet bowl following a voluminous, wet, squishy fart, often a precursor to a bout of severe diarrhea and the sense that you inner organs are about to disappear out your ass.
I wouldn't use that john if I were you, I've been paintbowling in there.
dodane przez Charlie77 styczeń 08, 2013
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
Skip to main content
Helping people. Saving gorillas.™
If you have a user account, please login to select your eNewsletter subscription or manage your profile.
If you are not an Online Community member, please use the New User Registration link below to create an account and register for monthly eNews and other online benefits.
© 2016 Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Follow Us @