text:
Not much you can say about the Philadelphia Phillies backups during the 2009 season other than they just weren't very good.
For the most part, the crew consisted of Eric Bruntlett and Matt Stairs, whom we reviewed earlier in the offseason, Greg Dobbs, Paul Bako, John Mayberry Jr., Miguel Cairo, and Ben Francisco. Chris Coste left mid-season and guys like Lou Marson, Andy Tracy, and Paul Hoover made nary a contribution. But overall, it was a sad, sad year for the group that was counted upon to provide a spark off the pine.
Greg Dobbs had been the main man for the previous two seasons, hitting .271 in 2007 and .301 in 2008. Of course, '09 brought injuries, which in turn sapped Dobbs' ability to produce in late-inning situations. He finished the year with a .247 average and just five home runs after smacking 19 homers the two seasons prior. In pinch-hitting situations, that average plunged to just .167 over 60 plate appearance; not exactly what the Phillies expected when they inked Dobbs to a two-year deal before the season.
Paul Bako took over as the backup backstop for Chris Coste in June and didn't really offer anything different than Coste. Those in the know say Bako "handles a staff better" than Coste did, but isn't it really comparing apples with apples when both guys hit in the .220's and rarely play? Needless to say, Bako won't be back next season and in '09 didn't make much of an impact.
John Mayberry Jr. was an intriguing piece as Spring Training opened last February, looking as though he might be a candidate to be a left fielder of the future in Philly. The giant righty had a home run and three RBI in his first game of the season against the New York Yankees. However, the holes in his swing became more evident as the season progressed and Mayberry found himself in Triple-A for the stretch run. Big John could still be a presence if he can shorten his swing, but don't count on it as of now.
Miguel Cairo was an adequate replacement for Eric Bruntlett as the last guy on the bench -the super-utility player, if you will. Cairo completed the 2009 campaign with a .267 average in limited time, but his ride is also over with the Phils.
Ben Francisco looks to be a keeper and a guy who could be a replacement for Raul Ibanez down the road. Francisco split the season with Cleveland and the Phillies, hitting 15 total home runs while playing an adequate left field. That's three straight seasons with 15 HR's for Benny, so he has the necessary pop to be a viable option off the bench.
As a pinch-hitter, he hit just .200 over 15 at-bats, so he clearly didn't receive a ton of opportunities other than the occasional spot start. But when he did play, he produced. Francisco will be a very important piece for the Phillies in 2010, and perhaps for an extended period beyond next year as well.
GRADE: 2/10: Stairs hit a few big home runs, but early in the year. Dobbs struggled with injuries and never got going. Bruntlett was basically a warm body on the bench. The others rarely came up with any big time, late-inning heroics. Francisco was good, but not as a PH. Overall, an awful season for the Phils bench, as they finished the season hitting just .186.
38 Comments
I agree with the rating. I thought that the bench was a weakness all season and Amaro barely did anything to strengthen it besides adding Francisco.
Great photo. Unassisted game ending Triple Play against the Mets no less. Like it or not, Bruntlett is now forever immortalized as a Phillie. Check out the expression on Daniel Murphy's face, priceless.
Gotta think Ross Gload will be an upgrade over Stairs.. Dobbs was banged up all year, should rebound.. Castro is a defensive upgrade over Bruntlett.. Still have ZERO speed off the bench.. Maybe this kid Quintin Berry could provide some speed off the bench? Hes gotta be on the 40 man roster for a reason..
I fear this team, offensively is gonna get old really quickly if some of these youngsters dont step up…
eg. Brown Gose Berry Gillies
Pingback: Year in Review: The Bench | Phillies Nation - World Breaking News
I keep looking at all these ratings. We really didnt have a strong season if you look at it this way and we still made the series and gave the yanks a run for their money in a couple games. Imagine if everyone can play up to their level. I think we will be parading down broad st again if that happens.
If the 2010 bench plays to their potential, we have a much stronger bench. In part because Francisco will be here the whole season, LOL. If Francisco wasnt picked up the bench score probably would have been a 1 or 1.5 LOL. The Phils made due with what they had last season, but thankfully they tried to upgrade a little bit. Sure there may have been better bench players to be had, but some of the pick ups thus far have been upgrades, and thats always nice.
This was a truly bad bench, and I'm not sure they deserved even a "2." The bad part is that this was basically the same group that had finished up the 2008 season, and had done well. You can't blame the front office for retaining players who really had helped in 2008, and they did upgrade, or at least tried to, in July.
I'm not too worried about lack of bench speed, because the Phil's bench had very little of that even in their World Championship year. Nobody will be pinch hitting for Werth or Victorino, or Rollins, and that should be sufficient speed. If the bench players can get on base more than last year, and play better defense (Gload surely can out-field Stairs), the Phils will be fine.
I'm more concerned about the shaky pitching staff. Will Hamels and Lidge rebound? Will Romero recover completely? Will Happ suffer the "sophomore jinx?" Can Blanton do as well as last year? Will the fifth starter be decent? If the answer to these questions is "no," it wouldn't matter if the Phils had five Eric Bruntletts or five Babe Ruths riding the pine, because in either case, they won't win.
Poor bench last year. Mayberry, jr. will not be a major leaguer — too many holes in his swing and lackadaisical play in the field — BAD COMPONENTS for a rookie. Gload will help this year, along with a healthy Dobbs. Francisco is a definite upgrade over Stairs and Mayberry. One more bat would not hurt
lack of bench production was directly related to lack of playing time
because our everyday players were so good that Charlie didn't want to take any of them out of the lineup..
This year's bench of: Francisco, Dobbs, Gload, Schnieder, and whatshisname- the utility infielder from LA..
looks great on paper, but need to see some playing time if we ever want them to produce!
Pat, any plans to add that "Previous 4 Comments" section back to the left-scroll?
Chase Utley could be relegated to the bench….and if he didn't get that much playing time he would suck.
Still…all in all….the Phillies have indeed upgraded the bench…and hopefully all members of it will be vital contributors in 2010.
Here's another vote for the return of the "Previous 4 Comments" section…it's VERY helpful in navigating this site…..and understanding where the CURRENT conversation is.
I am not familiar with Tim Dierkes. He posted on MLB trade rumors that Polanco signing was one of the worst, He states no one would have offered even 5 million and more than two years. I personally like the deal dont care its three years, Hopefully by then we will have a young replacement for third.
I think Tim Dierkes is the guy that runs mlbtraderumors.com
If the Polanco signing was for only two years, it would probably be seen as a great deal.. but considering Mark DeRosa is going to get $6 per year over two years, Figgins got like $9 M for 4 years or 5?
Polanco at $6 M for 3 years isn't bad in my opinion.. he's as steady a bat as you'll find on the Free Agent market (outside of Holliday/Bay)
Pingback: NBA: Memphis Grizzlies Fall Short to the Dallas Mavericks | Memphis Grizzlies NBA Announcer
Don and Chuck,
I slightly disagree on why the bunch stunk. If Bruntlett could've hit even .220 early on then Utley could've taken a day off or two. Bruntlett was such an automatic out that they didn't want to put him in the lineup. I really wish we had a right handed backup at first base so Howard could take his days off against a lefty. Little things like that make a difference, IMO.
i agree.. but also.. Bruntlett wasn't on the team for his bat, he was on the team so that if anything happened to Rollins or Utley, you didn't have Greg Dobbs trying to play short-stop
any defensive-minded utility player is going to struggle even more at the plate with a serious lack of playing time..
Ben Francisco is not the same bench-role as Bruntlett, so I'll expect him to hit when he gets a chance.. but Juan Castro … he's on the team for his glove, so if he gets you a hit, its a positive, but lets not expect everyone on the team to hit at least .250 because that's just not realistic
its funny to me that its always bruntlett that gets named as to why our bench "sucked"
to me… Jenkins was the player to keep instead of Stairs last year.. not sure if that would've made any difference or not, but at least he can play the field and run the bases
Dobbs was hurt.. and with Feliz healthy, didn't get any real chance to get comfortable last year.
Mayberry Jr. is a great AAA/ emergency outfielder.. but he's not a legit MLB or even 4th OF for a good team
the backup catcher plan hurt them last year, but Bako was a nice pickup (at least defensively) when they got him
I pretty much agree with psujoe here. The Phils bench proved early on that they were so bad they couldn't sub for the regulars. That's why the lack of playing time. I'm sure Manuel would have loved to have rested Utley, Rollins, Feliz, and Ibanez, but their replacements were about as good as the ninth hitters on T-ball league teams.
I'm not sure what should be done about first base. There are some lefties Howard just can't hit. Maybe Gload or Francisco could be tried there during spring training. Castro might be an option, but he really wasn't signed for first base, and his bat is probably the weakest one on the bench.
Unfortunately when Dobbs, Stairs and Bako are struggling it just highlights Bruntlett's struggles as well becaus he replaces Rollins and Utley. it was a total bench effort to stink so bad. B. Francisco helped when we got him in there for Mayberry.
I like what the Phils have done with the bench this year. I saw that the one site ranked the Polanco signing as one of the worst yet. Just too much $$$ for too many years.
Lots of people seem to think Jenkins would have been a better option than Stairs. The Phils obviously thought otherwise, as did every other major league team. He went unsigned for the entire year, even though with his salary already covered by the Phils, he'd have been a free outfielder.
There had to be more to the Jenkins thing–no more bat speed or footspeed, maybe, bad clubhouse influence, maybe, premature baldness, maybe–who knows?!–and as much as Stairs bombed in the second half, he may still have been the better choice.
I thought that right out of spring training last year.. and was surprised when he was let go..
Im not as smart as baseball executives, but clearly Matt Stairs wasn't the answer to any question last year
I kind of wish we could've gotten another piece in the Lee deal like we did in Francisco, but Rube already filled in small pieces.
Bench players need a minium amount of playing time to offset the variance intrinsic to the game. How much time , I don't know but I have a hard time thinking our bench really had that chance. I think alot of that came from the offense having to offset the pitching woes early in the season and a rotation without Myers and a legit ace until Lee arrived. As such the bench was forced to sit and not only for offensive reasons, but for defensive ones as well. I like Dobbs but a 3rd basemen he is not. And Stairs is really a AL player. Hopefully Franciso's arm will improve in the off-season. Sometimes it's hard to tell if he's throwing a baseball of a paper airplane. Also I think if the bench had a legit contact hitter like Eckstein or Jamey Carrol they would have seen more playing time. Hopefully Gload and Castro will see more playing time. Plus I think we can all agree after his WS production what a well rested Utley can do vs. a tired, overtraining Utley. Not to mention how Jayson Werth's swing speaks volumes when he's fatigued.
whoops, that's
"throwing a baseball or a paper airplane….."
I actually really like this years bench for the most part, although I wish we had more Homerun power to fill the void left by Stairs. Anyone know how much money Jim Thome is commanding these days? He's younger than Stairs, and still has enough power for the bench.
Andy Tracy hit well as a pinch hitter after he was called up in September.
I think if anything, Bako proved that with more playing time, offensive numbers would improve. Not like Bako ever had all star numbers, thats not what I am saying at all, but his numbers at the plate improved as he settled into a more active role behind the plate. When he first started I would have ranked him as HORRIBLE honestly. As time went on, he get better. Still mediocre for the most part, but hey, still an improvement. I think thats what we have this season, we have an improvement (on paper) on the bench. I think there were also some holes where Jimy Williams left as the bench coach. Maybe on some teams the bench coach is a nobody, or just a placefiller, but I think it took charlie several months to get his mojo back to where it was when Jimy was here. When Jimy was on the bench, he and Charlie always seemed to be together. This past season, Charlie seemed to be by himself on the bench more, not discussing the game, or strategy (guessing).
Home run power off the bench is overrated, because power hitters in general strike out too much, or don't have the speed required to beat out a double play grounder. With a runner on third, you only need a single; with no one on, you need a base runner for the other power hitters in the lineup. You never need a strikeout.
Thome may be younger than Stairs, but he's still the same AL type player. He's DH material, and given his abilities, will likely get a pretty big contract.
I still say that although Stairs didn't answer any questions, there was a reason he was chosen over Jenkins. NOT ONE TEAM WANTED JENKINS! Why, I wonder?
I dont think replacing Stairs HR power will be an issue.. he only hit like 4 last year
but his presence in the lineup did allow for Jimmy Rollins to get that game winning hit off Broxton … did Amaro see that far ahead and know that Phillies-Dodgers was likely.. and that Stairs would still be in Broxton's head ???
Thome can be an everyday DH and I think that was the known plan, that he was a postseason rental for the Dodgers
Andy Tracy should, and probably will, be in line for a callup this season, he can hit at every level.
Jimmy Williams was definitely a huge piece to the strategy-aspect of Charlie Manuel's success .. but I wouldn't say that Charlie is "guessing" the other times. He knows baseball inside and out
but when his options off the bench were Mayberry or Bruntlett
and his options for a Closer were Lidge or Madson … of course every decision he made last year was going to look like the wrong one!!
i forgot about tracy. The Broxton-Stairs duel aside, I want contact hitters. We have plenty of power, and with that comes the slumps that often befall power hitters. Polanco like consistency is much welcome. Slap hitters who can flash the leather off the bench works for me.
De Rosa is now a Giant, 2 yrs. for 12 mill.
I'm not all that sure Jimy Williams made a big difference. Do any of us really know what he and Manuel discussed? Maybe Williams was just agreeing at times, and the strategy was mostly Charlie's. Manuel certainly has won a lot with other bench coaches, both in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Given the Phils' bench and bullpen in 2009, as Don M points out, any decision would be the wrong one. I'll go one further and point out that Manuel certainly had no control when Werth, Howard, or any of the other regulars struck out with runners on, and he had no control when his starters had 8.00 ERAs early in the year, or when Myers, Romero, Ibanez, and Dobbs couldn't play, or when no one seemed to be able to close.
Ho, Hum. DeRosa is a Giant. $6 million per, same as Polanco. In two years, DeRosa will be 38, if I'm not mistaken; older than Polanco will be in THREE years. He's also coming off wrist surgery.
Just pointing this out to those who wanted DeRosa so badly.
Whoops! Got my birthdates messed up. DeRosa will not be 38, but only 36 in his second contract year. Polanco will be 36 in his third contract year, or about the same age.
Still, everyone seems to think Polaco's signing was for too many years, whereas no one seems to care when it comes to DeRosa. Personally, I see no difference between 36 and 36.
Derosa at 2/12 is pretty steep IMO. He's a big health risk. If healthy though he gives a club a lot of flexibility.


text:
Thank you for showing interest in this item. You will be notified by email as soon as this item is available to purchase.
The item you selected has already been subscribed to notify to this email.
System error: Failed to submit email, please contact website administrator.
Product Instructions,
Use & Care Guides:
Download our Product Instructions
and Use & Care Guide
Satisfaction Guaranteed
It's important to us that you are 100% satisfied with
your purchase from Learning Resources. If you are not satisfied with your recent purchase, simply return it to
us within 90 days of purchase in unopened or original condition (excludes clearance items) and we will gladly
replace it or issue a full refund. The choice is yours. Read more
(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Best Uses
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Timer for Kids!
With the Learning Resources Time Tracker Mini I can easily set the timer in five minute increments up to two hours, and push start. It is not at all complicated to use, just...Read complete review
With the Learning Resources Time Tracker Mini I can easily set the timer in five minute increments up to two hours, and push start. It is not at all complicated to use, just turn the Green dial to the time limit and push Start. You can even turn the yellow dial to a warning time which is great since kids sometimes can get lost in activities. The Time Tracker Mini is about five inches tall and made of a durable plastic. With 360 audio and visual alarms, it is great for kids to see at any angle. It would be perfect for home or classroom use! There is also volume control on the back. It does require 3 AAA batteries, which are not included, but I like that it takes batteries rather than trying to plug it in somewhere. The only problem I had with it is once I set it and push Start, if my boys push Start again it resets it. My solution though has been to just keep it up on the counter where they can see it but know not to touch it. Overall though it has been great for tv time limits, time outs, and outside time. It is easier for them to look at the tracker than try to figure out a regular clock at their ages of 3 and 4. They know when the timer (or warning) goes off that their time is up.
Most Liked Negative Review
Not useful as currently designed
The concept is good: A visual timer with a yellow warning light/buzzer and a red final timer light. But unless I am totally missing something about its operation, you can't see how...Read complete review
The concept is good: A visual timer with a yellow warning light/buzzer and a red final timer light. But unless I am totally missing something about its operation, you can't see how much time has elapsed. It is a black box. I set it for 60 mins with a warning at 55 mins and ... then I have no idea if it is working or how much time has elapsed. The only way I can answer my son's "How much time is left?" question is to have a SECOND timer -- a digital one -- that I start at the same time as this one, running side by side. This seems silly. Until this product gets upgraded, my recommendation is to go with a simple digital timer or even a sand 'hourglass' that you can watch and monitor the passage of time
Reviewed by 13 customers
Displaying reviews 1-10
Back to top
Previous | Next »
Please make a time tracker "short"
By Pam
from Wisconsin
About Me Parent of Two or More Children
Comments about Learning Resources Time Tracker® Mini:
The concept is great, but I feel you could make a Time Tracker Short that would better meet the needs of a lot of parents. Please consider making a 25-30 min timer that functions in 1 minute increments. Also please consider changing how the product starts by allowing the timer to be reset simply by pressing the start button after the light goes out. As is I have to turn the power to the unit off and then back on. I tried using this product in my home day care to help the kids know how much time they were taking in the bathroom after eating lunch. Each child needs to go potty, wash hands, brush teeth, and wash their face. Some children were taking a very long time fooling around and playing in the sink. I got this to keep them on task. However the design is not user friendly for kids. You should be able to press a reset button, and then the start button when a new child enters the bathroom for their turn. I love the idea of the colored light and the warning system, it just needs some revamping.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Comment on this review
By JF
from NP, MN
About Me Child Care Professional
Will not use this company again!
Great for Timely and Productive Meetings
By EP
from Littleton Colorado
My work environment includes many meetings. This tool is useful to all attendees seeing time is getting to an end. Visually embeds for better planning for a next meeting and visually encourages returning to desk work versus continuing to converse and use up valuable desk work time. Yes there are many adult meeting strategies. They are used. This visual is best alongside. A great tool and used. I had a concern with a couple reviews that the product was defective however the customer service seems wonderful and I know I can contact customer service for a replacement. I hope you try it!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Failed after 11 months of light use
By NC
from Melbourne, Australia
I wish you could start the timer just by pressing the Start Button. Instead you have to turn the volume dial to the off position and then turn the volume dial back on and then press the Start button. The timer worked in this manner until 11 months after receipt. The red light comes on when the volume dial is turned on but the start button does not work anymore. Unacceptably short service life.
Merchant response: We are sorry for the poor experience that you had with our Time Tracker Mini. We would like to have the opportunity to provide you with a replacement product as it appears yours was not functioning properly. If you can please email customer service at email@example.com with your contact information we will have a replacement sent out immediately. We apologize for this inconvenience and we hope we can continue to meet your needs in the future.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
POC do not buy
By BillProductTester
from Oak Ridge, TN
About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children
Wow I don't think I ever bought a product that stopped working after the first use. Put in the batteries set the timer to 10 and 5 green light went on then yellow then a horrible screeching sound and POP. Now it does nothing...no sounds no lights... changed batteries let it sit for a day to see if it would reset. Incredibly disappointed and either the company should file suit against the parts manufacturer or they need to hire competent testers. Complete joke of a product.
Doesn't work
By nikki
from orem, utah
About Me Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Single Mom, Working Parent
I was disappointed in the mini tracker. I bought if for my kids.. but it never worked.
Merchant response: We are so sorry that you received a defective product. Please contact customer service at firstname.lastname@example.com and they will send you a new one. Thank you.
Works perfectly to my kids.
By Autism Mom
from Tulare Ca.
I love the idea about warning alarm to let my kids to know the time is almos done, they has autism and are more visual learners so this timer works better for them, i was a little confuse about the set up first, but easy now.the 4 stars are because i got a not working one firts, but a call costumer service and they gladly remplace it with other and sent it fast, now works to me at 100% right, just like the costumer service they have, thanks for that.So, the first product was bad, the second is good and customer service was excellent.
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
By The NitPicky Consumer
from Fairfax Station, VA
About Me Working Parent
Merchant response: Thanks for your review. You can view the time that is left by the green timer dial. If you need any additional help with this product, please contact customer service at firstname.lastname@example.com. Thank you.
(1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
By asd
from asd
About Me Stay At Home Parent, Working Parent
Piece of Junk
By Home Schooling Mom
from Richmond, VA
About Me Home Schooler
This item is poorly made and doesn't work at all. It is ten minutes off! The 5 minute warning goes off, but the red light never comes on after the 5 minutes. I would not recommend spending one penny on this. After looking around, I saw that other people were unhappy with the quality of the products. I normally like Learning Resource products, I just don't know why they would continue to put their name on such a poor product.
Merchant response: We are sorry for the poor experience that you had with our Time Tracker Mini. We would like to have the opportunity to provide you with a replacement product as it appears yours was not functioning properly. If you can please email customer service at email@example.com with your contact information we will have a replacement sent out immediately. We apologize for this inconvenience and we hope we can continue to meet your needs in the future.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Servant Leader Award
This meaningful distinction is presented at the annual Honors Day. It is given to the senior man or woman who has demonstrated a commitment to service in the College community and beyond.
Past Servant Leader Award Recipients:
2011 Molly Link
2010 Casey Graham
2009 Kelsey Staudacher
2008 Kathryn Pfefferle
2007 Paul Rollet
2006 Ashley Barlow
2005 Kam Kniss
2004 Danielle Bank
2003 Amy Clark
2002 Adrian Aldrich
2001 Lori Nita


text:
Sarah Moreland-Russell, PhD, MPH
Dr. Moreland-Russell is Associate Director for the for the Center for Tobacco Policy Research at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. Her primary research interests include health policy analysis and evaluation, organizational and systems science and evaluation, and dissemination and implementation of public health policies.
Her work has made contributions to the need for local level policy adoption, strategies for disseminating results for more effective implementation of evidence based policy, and the evaluation of public health programs. She currently serves as Principal investigator on several projects including: (1) the User Guide Project which is a project supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and designed to translate guidelines from the CDC's 2007 Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs into practices and policies to be implemented at state and local levels; and (2) the Social Innovation for Missouri Project which evaluates the implementation of tobacco and obesity evidence-based strategies in Missouri communities.
Dr. Moreland-Russell also serves as the evaluation lead for Washington University's Institute for Clinical and Translational Science project (ICTS) and the St. Louis County Department of Health's Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) Initiative project. In addition, she serves as Adjunct Faculty for the Washington University George Warren Brown School of Social Work where she teaches a course in Transdisciplinary Problem Solving and for the Saint Louis University Center for Outcomes Research where she teaches courses on Evaluation Sciences and Data Management.
Selected Publications and Presentation:
1) Moreland-Russell S., Harris J.K., Israel K., Schell S., Mohr A. (in press) Anti-smoking data is exaggerated vs. The data are clear and indisputable: examining Letters to the Editor about Tobacco. Journal of Health Communication
2) Harris JK, Karamehic-Muratovic A, Herbers SH, Moreland-Russell S, Cheskin R, Lindberg K. (2011). Smoking and
3) Harris J.K., Geremakis C., Moreland-Russell S., Kariuki B., Carothers B.J., Shelton S.C., Kuhlenbeck M. (2011) Demographic and geographic differences in workplace secondhand smoke exposure in Missouri, 2007-2008: a case for statewide clean indoor air policy. Preventing Chronic Disease, 8(6).
4) Harris J.K., Shelton S.C., Moreland-Russell S., Luke D.A. 2010. Tobacco coverage in print media: The use of timing and framing by tobacco control supporters and opposition prior to a failed tobacco tax initiative. Tobacco Control, 19(1): 37-43.
5) Moreland, S. Engelman, K. Greiner, AK. Mayo, M. (2006) Papanicolauo testing among Native American and Hispanic populations Ethnicity and Disease. Volume 16.


text:
Made from supple cowhide tanned in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this is the bifold wallet with a snap-closure pocket for holding coins. The sumptuous yet durable leather is specially treated with a drum-dyeing process that fully penetrates the hide, creating a deep, rich color that lets the full-grain pattern shine through. The wallet has a bill compartment, four credit card slots, and two additional slip pockets for holding an ID and business cards. The flap coin pouch closes securely with a snap. Mocha. 4 1/2" L x 3 3/4" W x 1/4" D. (8 oz.)
Lifetime Guarantee
The Argentinian Leather Coin Pocket Wallet comes with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee at no additional charge. If this product ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return your Hammacher Schlemmer purchase for exchange, credit, or refund.Should you have any questions, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call 1-800-321-1484 to speak with a product specialist or email us at email@example.com to receive a response within one hour.
May we recommend:
COPYRIGHT © 2016 HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER & COMPANY, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. W106147 E. 57th ST • NEW YORK, NY • 10022 • 1-800-_321-1484


text:
Enhanced Extraction Solution for Targeted Applications
The StarRC extraction solution suite is available in three different configurations: StarRC Custom, StarRC, and StarRC Ultra. StarRC Custom offers extraction for high-accuracy custom AMS/digital design, StarRC offers full-chip gate-level and transistor-level extraction, and StarRC Ultra offers high-end extraction for advanced analysis flows.
The new Rapid3D technology in StarRC Custom delivers 20x speed improvement in 3D extraction and addresses the growing accuracy and performance challenges for custom AMS, high speed digital, memory and IP designs.
Li-Pen Yuan, senior director of R&D for the Extraction and Rail Analysis products at Synopsys
StarRC Custom is a parasitic extraction solution for analog mixed-signal (AMS) and custom digital IC design. By combining the gold standard extraction technologies of Star-RCXT™ and Raphael™ NXT into a single, unified extraction solution, the StarRC Custom solution offers high performance runtime with tuned accuracy to meet the analysis demands of high-sensitivity custom circuits. StarRC Custom is the foundation for the StarRC extraction suite of products.
Antun Domic, senior vice president and general manager of Synopsys' Implementation Group
StarRC is the EDA industry's gold standard for parasitic extraction. A key component of Synopsys Galaxy Implementation Platform, it provides a silicon-accurate and high-performance extraction solution for SoC, custom digital, analog/mixed-signal (AMS) and memory IC designs. StarRC offers modeling of advanced physical effects needed for leading-edge process technologies, including 28-nm. Its seamless integration with industry standard digital and custom implementation systems, timing, signal integrity, power, physical verification and circuit simulation flows delivers unmatched ease-of-use and productivity to speed design closure and signoff verification. StarRC Ultra offers high-end extraction for advanced analysis flows.
StarRC offers flexible product configurations for specific design applications


text:
By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer
Hers was a well-known face in the town of Dora. Those who knew her describe a driven, dedicated woman who put the welfare of others before her own.
Ella "Charlie" Carmichael, mother of four, made Dora her life. A Roosevelt County resident for about 65 years, she relocated from Causey to Portales five years ago.
She made the drive to Dora every day, always sure to be in the elementary school cafeteria in time to help prepare lunch for students and hand them their milk as they passed through the line, according to Dora High secretary, Janet Newberry.
The sight of her little white head peaking over the steering wheel of her car was a common one as she bustled around town, checking in on elderly shut-ins, visiting church members and volunteering at the elementary school, Newberry said.
Carmichael, 87, died Friday in Lubbock.
Newberry said Carmichael had been volunteering at the school so long that the high school students remember her from their younger years. The children called her "Granny" and would greet her with hugs, wrapping their arms around her small frame as soon as they saw her, Newberry said.
"She loved those kids and they loved her back — she was a bright spot in their lives."
When the children discovered she was in the hospital, they sent hand-made cards.
"She had every intention of coming back to those kids — we'll miss her," Newberry said.
Amazed at her fortitude in spite of her age, Newberry said Carmichael was always on the move.
"She had a mission in life and you could tell she was after it," Newberry said.
Carmichael, widowed in 1980, also wrote the South County News for 40 years, a community update section for the Portales News-Tribune.
"We miss the news," said Elaine Schneider a teacher's aid at Dora High and member of Dora Baptist church where Carmichael attended services. "We haven't even had anything in the paper since she got sick. She's missed very much by the whole community," Schneider said.
"She just loved everybody. She always put other people ahead of herself," she added. "She's got a servant's heart. All she did was serve the people."


text:
Visiting Writer Series: Jonathan Coleman
Tue, 25 Mar 2014 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4-6 p.m.
Room 305, Taylor Hall
Jonathan Coleman is the author of four critically acclaimed works of nonfiction, "At Mother's Request: A True Story of Money, Murder and Betrayal," "Exit the Rainmaker," "Long Way to Go: Black and White in America" and "West by West: My Charmed Tormented Life" with basketball icon Jerry West. Coleman presents "The Art and Responsibility of Creative Nonfiction Writing" from 4 to 4:45 p.m. and a reading from 5 to 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Laurie Kutchins, coordinator of the creative writing minor, at firstname.lastname@example.com. Free.


text:
You are Here:
Financial Assistance
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
/ 14 Colbert Co EQIP Executive Summary
Loading Tree...
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colbert County, Alabama, will hold a signup for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the 2014 Fiscal Year. This signup will be held on a continuous basis. Any eligible land user who has a resource concern or problem on pastureland, cropland, forestland, or hay land may apply for assistance through this program.
Applications may be made at the NRCS office at:
Colbert County USDA Service Center
1700 Neil Morris Road, Suite A
Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 256-383-4323, Extension 3
Fax: 256-383-8250
Contact: District Conservationist
The USDA work group has prioritized the resource concerns in Colbert County as:
All applications will be ranked using an environmental benefits worksheet and approvals will be given to those applications that will provide the greatest environmental benefits, i.e. those receiving the most environmental points. Contracts will be developed for approved applications in order of descending environmental points, until all funds are obligated.
Applications will be batched and ranked. The first batching of applications will have a cut-off date of October 19, 2013. Subsequent batching dates will be announced if funds are available.
Applicants will be rated on a priority rating of high, medium, low and none. All applicants rated as high will be funded first, medium second, low third, and none as funds are available.
A high priority will be given to applicants selecting one practice to address a resource concern, a medium priority to applicants selecting two practices, a low priority to applicants selecting three practices and an applicant selecting four or more practices will be rated last. Applicants may choose only one resource concern.
All applications received will be ranked according to the National 2014 EQIP ranking tool.
All practices, restrictions, limits, and payment rates will be the same as in the Alabama NRCS state approved EQIP Practice and Payment Schedule. Limited Resource Farmers, New and Beginning Farmers, and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers will be paid at an increased payment rate.
Treatment Stipulations
Additional information is available on the National NRCS EQIP website.
NRCS Home | USDA.gov | Site Map | Civil Rights | FOIA | Plain Writing | Accessibility Statement
Privacy Policy| Non-Discrimination Statement | Information Quality | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov


text:
Ecru Studded Surplice Top
Style: 570061259
Out of Stock
A thousand points of light create diagonal stripes on a soft matte jersey top with a softly draped, surplice-seamed neckline. 67% Rayon, 29% Polyester, 4% Spandex. Hand wash, cold; lay flat to dry. Do not dry clean. Imported.
- Close-to-the-body; stretch fit.
- Pinpoint heat-set studs in soft gold. Stitched-down pleats on the shoulder.
- Hits at the lower hip (25" from shoulder).
Read more… Read less…


text:
Muscles Not Motors turns 1 year old
MONTPELIER Anyone who has crossed the threshold of Montpeliers Onion River Sports knows the stores slogan, Muscles Not Motors. But the words, which are emblazoned on everything from T-shirts to tote bags, are more than just an encouragement to get up and move: They also unite an online community of outdoor enthusiasts that celebrated its first anniversary Sunday.
Im not sure when the slogan first came into being, said Andrew Brewer, owner of the citys hub for all things two-wheeled. Warren Kitzmiller (Onion River Sports founder) isnt sure either. I think its just always been there. But now were really using the words to encourage community.
Musclesnotmotors.com is set up like a bike itself, with hubs representing areas of interest and spokes the folks who blog about them. Brewer stressed that while there are some serious pros taking part, the site is full of the exploits of everyday people who just want to share their love of a bike trail, ski run, or family outdoor activity.
Were not selling a product here, he said. Were really trying to grow organically based on peoples different interests.
After all, there arent too many places where you can get the first-person low-down on extreme sledding. In a late March post, Nathan Belz celebrated the exploits of the Sledheads, a group of friends who in this case bombed down Lincoln Gap. Theres no need to leave the couch to catch his enthusiasm.
There are seven of us standing next to two very prominently placed signs: Road Closed and Road Not Maintained in Winter. Among us theres a postman, a health promotion researcher, an outreach professional, and two dental technicians, all trudging up a two-mile long ascent, sustained grades reaching 20 to 24%, with plastic sleds in tow. Some of us are regulars, free sledding fanatics. For others, this is their first time. Unlike the luxury we had as kids, were (no) longer in earshot of anyones mother to call us in for hot chocolate and cookies.
In addition to hosting bloggers on all things outdoors, Muscles Not Motors sponsors some individual exploits and group adventures. For the next five months the site will be featuring the adventures of local hiker and fledgling documentary filmmaker Colin Arisman, who plans to travel the entire 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to British Columbia. His first blog post is already up.
We do about 40 events a year, said Brewer. Movies, races, all kinds of things. But not every Onion River Sports event is a Muscles Not Motors event, he added.
Muscles Not Motors encourages everyone to do the best they can with what theyve got, and the ethos is that everybody can participate.
These are people who are passionate and interested, said Carrie Baker Stahler, who has been instrumental in the Muscles Not Motors community and who blogged about staying fit during pregnancy. They share our values. Theyre role models on a real scale.MORE IN Central VermontMIDDLEBURY According to WebMD, Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes a persons muscles ... Full StoryTiffany Briggs and Kayla Jackson eyed each other across the table, clasped hands, and then it was... Full StoryMARLBORO Police are investigating a burglary on Higley Hill Road. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
Architecture Firm Leaves Its Mark Over 25 Years
- published_in
- External Source
June 2, 2014 - Boulder, CO. HMH Architecture + Interiors, HMHAI.com, celebrates its 25th anniversary year as one of the region's most celebrated architecture and design firms winning multiple awards for architecture and interior design. With 25 years in business, HMH Architecture + Interiors has established an innovative presence in the industry by: Designing houses with beauty and functionality and a distinct "Colorado Modern that is warm, comfortable and inviting, regardless of budget. Offering an in-house interior design team, which means the entire processspace planning, furnishings, paint and finishes, kitchen and bath design, lighting, living and entertainingis seamless and every detail is customized to the client's vision. Commitment to clearly defining and organizing every detail of a project before construction begins, ensuring the project stays on time and on budget. Believing that good design should be available to everyone. President, Harvey M. Hine launched the practice in 1989 and has carefully expanded to 6 employees today, including adding Cherie Goff as a partner in 2008. Staying small has allowed HMH Architecture + Interiors to remain 100% client-centered and dedicated to the highest quality design. We have a saying in our office if we can't all fit into a mini van, we're too big, says Hine. This small architecture firm thinks big when it comes to clients' needs reacting quickly and efficiently, with clear, open communication. HMH Architecture + Interiors prides itself on a true team approach, says Principal Architect Cherie Goff. Our clients become friends and family, says Hine noting that referrals that have helped HMH Architecture + Interiors evolve so well in 25 years. This steady growth is due in part to Hine's 31 years of experience and leadership, along with the support of his seasoned team. The best advice he ever received was from his first boss; If you value and nurture the relationships, everything else takes care of itself. Over the years, Hine has taken this advice to heart and his legacy in Colorado is proof that when you listen to your clients and develop a mutual trust and respect, the design transforms from a structure into something visionary and purposeful, responsible and inspired.
Want to see more? Login or Subscribe.


text:
Compare free quotes from Pipe Fitters now
Pipe Fitters in Purley
Find Pipe Fitters in Purley, Greater London and get free Pipe Fitters quotes fast. Whatever your requirement Bark will find and contact the best local professionals for you. Chose Bark: Fast. Easy. Free.
Pipe Fitters in Purley ready to help
N &K building services
With so many reputable builders out there we at N & K building services know that we have to offer you more. It's not just the finished job that's important, it's how we get there that also counts. It's your home not our building site. We work with you to help you create your IDEAL HOME. Exceeding client expectations for over 23 years. Over that period we have acquired an excellent reputation for professionalism, quality of work and attention to detail, which we value and continue to build on. N & K building services is a team of highly experienced Tradesmen and Builders that can provide all your personal requirements. We have formed excellent working relationships that keep our customers coming back to us time after time. Best regards N & K building services team.
AlanDESIGn PROPERTY SERVICESCertificate of Excellence 2015
We are small group of professional builders, engineers and architectural designer based in Ealing, West London. We offer full house alterations, renovations, complete refurbishments, maintenance and repair. We undertake tasks such as general building, painting and decorating, plumbing and electrical, wooden and laminate flooring, tiling, plastering, suspended ceilings inc. LED lighting and handyman service. We are proud of delivering bathrooms and wetrooms to high end specifications based on designer's plans and also to standard level accordingly to client's request. We have over 15 years experience in multi- trade field. We can improve and repair your property to achieve high quality and best result. We can do smaller jobs such as tiling, re- sealing and grouting, which falls under property maintenance category. Moreover we offer architectural services such as preparation of architectural plans for extensions, lofts and porches for planning and building control applications. Documents' submission and liaising with any council free of charge. Our engineer will visit you to take a photographic and measured survey, to discuss your future plans of required works and then we will follow with a quote at a later date. We have done similar jobs like yours in the past. Meanwhile you can have a look on our portfolio on Rated People with positive job ratings: http://www.ratedpeople.com/profile/alandesign-property-services/index and our website www.alandesign.co.uk bathrooms & wetrooms section http://www.alandesign.co.uk/#!bathrooms-wetrooms/c1iz6 gallery section http://www.alandesign.co.uk/#!gallery/c1qz9 We do care about every single client to ensure that the work goes smoothly. We are proud of quality, service and value to bring mutual success between us and a customer. Thank you for your interest in advance and we are looking forward to hearing from you soon to discuss your best deal with us.
Edwards plumbing services
Edwards Plumbing Services is based in Herne Hill, London SE24 and provides a friendly, personal and professional plumbing and ceramic tiling service for customers throughout the local and surrounding areas. With fully equipped and fully qualified staff our aim is to provide a high level of service to householders who demand a high degree of satisfaction and craftsmanship. Our invoices are itemised with no hidden extras or VAT and give a detailed and clear understanding of how your bill has been calculated. Our written estimates are free of charge and carry no obligation, there will be no follow up pressure to procure works you do not want. Edwards Plumbing Services is registered with the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers (CIPHE) and is fully insured for your total peace of mind. Include the painting and decorating aspect aswell, we truly are a one stop bathroom refurbishment outlet. So if you have a plumbing problem or a bathroom project in mind why not give us a call today on 020 8671 3677 or 07913 292812 and lets see what we can do for you.
We are property management company. Have been providing building contracting services throughout London for the past decade. We believe we have the best tradesmen available anywhere in London. Decorators, Painters, Tilers, Plasterers, Plumbers, Bathroom fitters
FLCQ build LTD
Services at a glance FLCQ Build Ltd can work from owner supplied construction documents or assist the owner in the selection of the appropriate design professionals We work with all members of the team in evaluating design ideas, estimating budget, as well as offering cost saving suggestions. We work diligently to create a realistic schedule driven by your need to begin using your new space as soon as possible. You don't have all the time in the world or an endless supply of funds. We get that. What you do have is a project to complete. Choosing the right company Your home project is not always easy. At FLCQ Build Ltd, we pride ourselves on simplifying the decision making process and providing dedicated support to our clients. We understand that your home is your haven and is typically the largest and most important purchase you will make in your lifetime. Our goal is to provide a service that meets your goals, needs and desires. We pride ourselves on the quality of work and service we are able to offer our customers We realise the potential stress involved in having people working on your property so we do our utmost to keep our customers up to date with all developments. We also make sure we offer a building service which is not only first class in terms of finish but also understands that a high level of customer service should be at the center of any project. Our team of builders are friendly and conscientious and always try to put our customers first.
KZ PCSCertificate of Excellence 2015
KZ PCS is a professional company and our clients can be assured of an efficient, integrated and professional service at every stage of the project - from inception and planning through to completion. All work and materials are fully guaranteed. On any stage of the project you have one KZPCS Team instead of many uncontrollable subcontractors. On a daily basis our client receives updates of the project's progress. With years of experience we are committed to deliver a top quality product and service, carrying out a wide variety of work from small domestic projects to larger commercial undertakings. Our team of friendly hard working builders take the job seriously and handle with care. We aim to give you the best possible product with our promise that every project goes as smoothly and stress-free as possible, no matter the size. We are happy to provide you with a free quote and professional advice. Call us today.
S Atkins Plumbing
Andrew James Plumber and Tradesman
A. White Plumbing Service Ltd
NCCT PLUMBERSCertificate of Excellence 2015
Drainfix pipeline solutions
Drainfix provide a full range of plumbing and drainage services that include: Drain Inspections, Drain Cleaning, Blocked Drains, CCTV Drain Survey, Drain Rodding, Drain Excavation, Drain Repair, Drain Jetting, Gulley Replacement, Pipe Lining, Blocked Sewers and High Pressure Water Jetting. Contact us today for more information on Chelmsford 01245 268523
LumenaCertificate of Excellence 2015
The Underfloor Heating Store
Nemo's Plumbing
UK South Services
√ Boiler Servicing & Repairs, Gas Steam and Oil √ Boiler Installs, New Projects & Replacements √ Pressurisation Units & Booster Pump Servicing & Replacements √ General Plumbing Services √ Pipework Alterations & Installations Including Steam √ Pipework Insulation Repairs & New Projects √ Pumps-Boosters, Sump, Heating & Circulation, Servicing Repairs & Replacement √ Valves & Actuators Replacement √ Cleaning & Desinfecting of Fans, Ductwork & Air Handling Units
Domestic plumbing services
We are a company who deal with electric thermal stores. Direct and in direct cylinders. As well as day to day plumbing . Taps ,showers , baths radiators, and toilets. We also cover solar instalations and a vast range of renewable energies .
The Gas Network
The Gas Network offers a full range of heating and plumbing services including: -Gas and oil boiler installation, maintenance and repair for both domestic and commercial premises; -Landlord's Gas Safety inspections. As well as being GasSafe and Oftec registered, we are Worcester Accredited Installers.
Master Plumbing Contractors Ltd
15% OFF LABOUR CHARGES We are a team of Central Heating Engineers and Plumbing Contractors and Bathroom Installers based in Milton Keynes covering Bedford and Buckinghamshire. We offer a wide range of Central Heating, Bathroom and Plumbing Services. From Boiler Installations to Breakdowns and Servicing. We offer a refreshing service with modern methods but traditional values Why choose us? Free Fixed Price Quotes - No nasty surprises or unexpected bills. High levels of Customer Service - We are Polite, courteous and respectful to you and your Property. Great advice - Practical cost effective solutions to your requirements. Value for Money -We only charge for our labour, no inflated material costs or bogus hidden extras. Top Class Workmanship - All jobs done to the highest of standard
A A Plumbing Solutions
Plumbing and heating Emergency call outs Gas Bathrooms design and fitting Tiling Boilers Servicing and break downs Domestic plumbing
Halo services
ERDAL Construction LTDCertificate of Excellence 2015
We offer a wide range of building services: - Groundworking - Foundations - Brickleying - Plastering - Painting & Decorating - Plumbing - Carpentry - Landscaping
B m plastic & building services
B M Plastic & Building Services is a well-established building, maintenance & landscaping company working in Essex and the surrounding areas, having completed many successful projects, we can say that we have the experience and the expertise needed to realise the construction or landscaping project that you have in mind. We work closely with project and house owners to ensure their wishes are taken into account. We can also advise on alternative solutions that could be less costly and take less time to complete without compromising quality.
Glover Builders
Building is in our blood, and the family has over 100 years of experience of building in London and the south east. From new homes and renovations, to extensions, alterations, painting and decorating, Ricky Glover and his brothers provide high-quality work at an affordable price. Each of our tradesmen has a different background and range of skills, allowing us to offer such speciality services as high-end kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom design, and installation. At Glover Builders, we pride ourselves on being a traditional family firm that prioritises excellent customer service, along with a craftsman's attention to detail. At Glover Builders, we work effectively and efficiently to minimise disruption, taking a high level of care to ensure your home is kept clean and undisturbed. All our craftsmen are covered by comprehensive liability insurance, and we take a proactive approach to health and safety protocols. Whether you are building in Surrey or further afield, we can help you achieve your property dreams.
Complete Drainage Ltd
Welcome to Complete Drainage Ltd We trade solely on are own & are not in conjunction or associated with any other drainage companies. We provide the full range of services to meet our customer's requirements from 24 hr emergency drain cleaning, CCTV surveys to emergency repairs. We offer free estimates to both domestic and commercial clients. Complete Drainage operate a 24/7 service across Hampshire, Wiltshire, London and home counties offering a comprehensive domestic and commercial drain and pipe cleaning service. We are specialist in drain cleaning and carry out a wide range of pipe cleaning and maintenance services. Our high pressure jetting equipment unblocks while de-scaling your drains safely bringing them back to near original capacity. Drain Jetting Manual Rodding Toilets, sinks, baths etc. Drain cctv Root removal Domestic + Commercial Manhole and lid replacement Septic tanks & soakaways Broken Drains Gully installation Rain water down pipes Grease Traps Drain and pipe descaling OAP discounts Fixed price
Elements Heating
GasWoman (Ypsl Engineering limited)
Technical Gas Engineer, Gas Safe No 575029. Competence, courtesy and commitment, a real person to talk to, not a faceless company. Gas boiler service and maintenance Gas Landlord inspections at precise time with certificate issued on the same day, manual or electronic format Warm air units Back boilers and fires Range cookers Water heaters Secondary gas meters ml Radiators and valves MagnaClean Pipe-work
Rainbow services
Geolida Properties Limited
Geolida Properties Limited We are a fully insured Property Maintenance, Design and Fit Limited Company with a strong team of graduate and highly skilled crafts people whom take their professional practice very seriously. We are offering a 10% discount to Retired Senior Citizens for work booked in for any building services we offer from 29 February 2016 – 29 July 2016 Please Note: All International telephone calls are traced, recorded and monitored for training and security purposes. We support the Ecuadorian Earthquake Disaster by donating a monitory percentage contribution per every job which is booked and completed by our company. Geolida also offer a Property Management Service to landlords and undertake a thorough checking-in & checking-out of tenants with the inventories which we personally compile. This makes the transition from one tenant to another smoother and quicker for the landlord and tenant ensuring peace of mind. We also offer a cleaning service so the new tenant feels immediately at home and confident that care and professionalism has been taken seriously. We have a large client list in Kensington and Chelsea and we also enjoy covering all areas of South-West London. No matter the job, large or small, we can help.
Heppelthwaite Red Van Plumbers
N,Murray & Sons Ltd
A family run plumbing,heating gas and electrical company based in Chelmsford,we provide a 24 hour emergency response service to our customers and various insurance companies.
Kuco Ltd
Kuco are the go-to-guys for Gas Boiler Replacements, Bathrooms and Plumbing works in the Borough of Croydon and South London. We are a family run business priding ourselves on reliability and professional service. Based in South Croydon, we have installed over 100 boilers for satisfied customers in the past year. Whatever your budget and heating requirements we will give you friendly advice and a quotation to suit, we understand that every customer's needs are different. Your job is important to us, so we will try and beat any like for like quote too. We look forwards to hearing from you.
SD McCalla Plumbing and Heating
Plumbing and Heating Services, gas safe registered, over 30 years experience
Bricks & Water Ltd
J A Gas And Plumbing Services
We are a family run business that cover all aspects of plumbing and heating work. We are Gas Safe registered and specialise in boiler servicing, repair and installation We also have vast experience in installing bathrooms and hot and cold water systems
Elite Hammer Ltd
We are Lithuanian builder company that do all construction and renovation works to exceptionallyhigh standards. Whether you need new kitchen, bathroom or maybe you want to extend your house or convert your loft, Elite Hammer can do it all fo a competitive price. We are always strive to be one step ahead of our competitors. We have skills and experience to achieve PasivHous certificate or install smart home features such as intelligent lighting, sound, or security systems.
SafeBuild Construction Ltd
Your home is your biggest asset. A place where you quite rightly think twice about who you invite in. At SafeBuild, we place great importance on providing an efficient and considerate building service that creates the minimum disruption to your life. And at an affordable price. Call us on 01795 485 515 or 07500 062 021 for more information. Works that we can do include: - Extensions - Conversions - Bathroom remodelling - Kitchen removals and refits - Landscaping - Driveways - Carpentry - Tiling - Plastering SafeBuild have full public liability insurance. It gives you, the homeowner, peace of mind, and if you are in housing association or council property it enables us to comply with their requirements
"Bark quickly finds the best professionals for any job - consider it done."
Nick HewerBBC's 'The Apprentice'
How Bark works
Within hours, we'll introduce you to several interested and available Pipe Fitters in your area. You'll be able to compare quotes, messages, reviews and profiles. Then when you're ready, hire the right professional.
We have 381 Pipe Fitters actively using Bark.com.
We'll reach out to them as well as others, based on your requirements.
Within hours, sometimes minutes, they'll contact you on Bark.
Professionals value their reputation on Bark and strive to do a great job for customers they find on our platform.


text:
To target some of those key muscle groups, Reames suggests doing squats and lunges, which not only help build muscle, but also mimic activities people do in real life -- such as picking things up and climbing stairs.
However, Reames reminds you that you should use caution when performing any physical activity. He suggests staying away from fast, quick movements that don't allow you to have complete control over your body, as they might put your body through something its not ready for. Also, he says to pay attention to your form -- and your posture -- while doing the exercises, and to listen to your body.
"If it hurts, don't do it," Reames said. "Pain is your body's method of communicating."
Reames also suggests always warming up before you partake in any activity -- even if you're just planning on cleaning out the garage -- and to also listen to your doctor's advice, as he or she knows exactly what your body can and cannot do.
Exercise Can Be Cost-Effective
If the economy has you shying away from a gym membership, the IHRSA encourages you to compare the long-term costs of exercise versus health care.
According to the IHRSA, a 2008 study of people who averaged at least two health club visits per week over two years spent at least $1,252 less in health care costs than did those people who went to the club less than once a week.
The organization also said that obese adults who are more than 30 pounds overweight have medical costs that are $5,000 to $21,000 higher than those of healthy weight individuals.
Turn Your Home Into A Gym
If joining a gym still doesn't fit into your budget, or maybe you just don't like the gym atmosphere, Reames has tips for how you can get in shape at home.
"When I walk into a house, I see a gym," Reames said.
Some of the fitness expert's suggestions include filling up water bottles to use as weights, using inexpensive elastic bands for resistance; getting on the floor for push-ups, squats and abdominal work; using a chair for dips to work your shoulders and triceps; and getting in your cardiovascular work by taking a walk outside.


text:
Please login first to complete purchase/ quotation request, view custom order reports, or create favorites list.
Don't have an account with us yet? Please set up an account to place order or obtain customer services.
This peptide is Histone H3 amino acid residues 1-21 with a C-terminal GG linker followed by a biotinylated lysine. Lysine 18 is acetylated and arginine 17 is asymmetrically dimethylated, i.e. both methyl groups are on one nitrogen of the guanidinium group.


text:
Style: 570058855
Out of Stock
A shining example of easy elegance. In featherweight silk georgette with metallic highlights. 80% Silk, 20% Metallic. Dry clean, inside out in a mesh bag. Imported.
- Relaxed fit.
- Keyhole closes with button and loop. Silk chiffon pleats. Elastic neckline and sleeve openings.
- Lined body; sheer sleeves.
- Hits at mid-hip (26.25" from shoulder).
Read more… Read less…


text:
Colorblock Ponte Shell
Style: 570101078
Out of Stock
All the right angles streamline this modern black and white tank. Crafted from shape-holding, flaw-hiding ponté knit, with an inset waist that creates a subtle peplum for feminine flair.
- Hourglass fit.
- Bateau neckline. Charmeuse piping at waist. Hidden side zip with hook-and-eye closure.
- Fully lined.
- Shell: 62% rayon, 33% nylon, 5% spandex. Lining: 92% polyester, 8% spandex. Hand wash. Imported.
- Hits at mid hip (25" from shoulder).
Read more… Read less…


text:
Gotta win this one, I think it will be a pretty hefty victory but you never know with the Knicks, which Knicks team shows up?
Al Harrington
Wilson Chandler
David Lee
(13-19) (4-30)
Al Harrington and the Knicks
Leads Team--->20.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists
Kevin Durant and the Thunder
6th in the NBA---->23.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
The Knicks are coming off of their best win of the season against the 1st place Boston Celtics. Wilson Chandler had a career-high 31 points, and Al Harrington added 30 points. The Knicks are looking to start off their 4 game road trip with a win over the Thunder.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
The Thunder are coming off of a two point loss to the Nuggets. Kevin Durant scored a game high 33 points, but Carmelo Anthony's 31 point performance, as well as Nene's 27 point performance was too much to overcome. The Thunder will once again try to win their 4th home game of the season, as they take on the Knicks.
Key Matchup
Kevin Durant
Wilson Chandler
-Kevin Durant is one of the highest scoring players in the NBA. He's quickly becoming a one of the elite players in the entire league. He will be a tough cover for Chandler.
-Wilson Chandler is one of the best sophomores in the entire NBA. He just seems to get better with every game. It would be a crime, if he doesn't make the starting lineup for the Rookie Sophomore game. He has the ability to neutralize Durant. Let's see if he can do it.
Player Spotlight
Quentin Richardson
For those of you that were crazy enough to actually believe Quentin Richardson was finally going to play well this year...I guess you now know better. Richardson is coming off of a terrible 2 point on 1-13(7.6%
0-5 3pt shooting performance. I hope it is now clear the Q-Hitch has to go.
Knicks 108 Oklahoma City Thunder 112
Starting Lineups
Video of the Day:
<object width="425" height="344">
<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oaUpseKMLq4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></object>
Jeremon Linbury
Gotta win this one, I think it will be a pretty hefty victory but you never know with the Knicks, which Knicks team shows up?
Whats up Giants, welcome to the site
Nice game thread ABCD. Never heard that song by TI but i like it. Is Eddy Curry still gonna make his season debut tomorrow night? I can just see it now....
*eddy curry enters game*
*2 minutes later, D'antoni notices Curry lookin winded*
*D'antoni has Jeffries enter the game for Curry*
*No team wants Curry*
*Curry remains inactive until his contract expires*
*The end*
I dont see how we could lose this game. Oklahoma Thunder sounds like a Create-a-team name from a video game. They got some good players but they need more...I dont see them being good for another couple years.
nice thread ABCD, and i never heard this song either, is it a song that was dropped from his album?
we should win this game, but we've been very inconsistent this year we lose to the T'Wolves we beat the Celtics, so who knows
Chandler will continue to improve and continue his hot streak since Durant isn't that good of a defender, and Durant will give Chandler a nice workout on D
DaTPRiNCE...That EGYPTiAN Fella, #MeloMafia
I think we can pencil in a win for us already. I wouldn't say that for almost any other team, but the Thunder really suck. They're 3 best players have all been in the league for less than 3 or 4 years. Everyone else on the team are scrubs. But it would be like this team to lose to the worst team in the league, after beating the best team in the league. They have to ignore the crowd though, they have a surprisingly large attendance rate. Still, I predict a win for us.
nice game thread ABCD, i dont see the knicks losing the game, but they've been prone to play to the level of their poor competiton at times. nd i think the thunder have a nice nucleus (westbrook, durant, green) nd u could add a fourth player if they make the right pick with their draft choice. once their core nucleus is surrounded by real role players and not bums i see this team as majorly improved. i think it'll take this year, nd 1 more year after that, but 2 years from now i think they got a playoff team
The Big men for the Knicks should do better than they so on most nights, especially Harrington. The Thunder have Jeff Green, who is more of a SF playing PF and Robert Swift playing Center who won't stop any offensive big man.
Look for Harrington to score 30 plus....Thomas to have a decent game and Lee to knock down over 15 rebounds.
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
Props on the game thread, abcd. Nicely done. The knicks should win this as long as they show good effort. Hopefully chuck-o-matic sits on the bench for most of the game. I'd rather see curry get more minutes than the wall-builder. I'm looking for nate to have a better game than the last. somebody is gonna posterize shawn bradley jr in this one. Knicks 60- thunder-120 (last 2 games I called the W they lost)
Knicks gotta win this one the Thunder might break the record for worst record ever curently held by the 79 sixers who were 9-73. So lets beat the thunder like were suppose to.
Nice thread ABCD, I like the comment on Q.Brick and the picture of his woman whom look too familiar in that photograph.
I think the last time I saw her was with Kurt Thomas woman in Bayshore Long Island.
The Knicks will start all those trade rumors if they lose to the 4-30 Thunders after beating the 29-6 Celtics. That would become the downfall of this Knick team.
Walsh trading and draft selection has always been 1 for 6 so the Knicks have to win this game over the Thunders.


text:
Intel Corp. unveiled its another system-on-chip powered by its Atom processor aimed at Internet-enabled TV-sets at Intel Developer Forum 2009. The new SoC enables better functionality and performance than predecessor, however, Intel still does not have a single design win with either the new CE4100 or the old CE3100.
"Traditional broadcast networks are quickly shifting from a linear model to a multi-stream, Internet-optimized model to offer consumers digital entertainment that complements the TV such as social networking, 3D gaming and streaming video. At the center of the TV evolution is the CE4100 media processor, a new architecture that meets the critical requirements for connected CE devices," said Eric Kim, senior vice president and general manager of Intel digital home group.
Intel CE4100 media SoC can feature Intel Atom processor with 512KB of cache at up to 1.20GHz clock-speed while offering lower power and a small footprint to help decrease system costs. The CE SoC contains a display processor, graphics processor, video display controller, transport processor, a dedicated security processor and general I/O including SATA-300, USB 2.0, NAND flash controller and so on. The CE4100 supports hardware decode of up to two full-HD (1920x1080, progressive scan, 1080p) video streams as well as MPEG4 video that is ready for DivX Home Theater 3.0 certification. The CE4100 SoC also supports Adobe Flash as well as OpenGL ES 2.0.
Intel and its partners hope that the CE4100 and similar media processors will enable interactive Internet-enabled TV-sets that will revolutionize television as we know it today. However, so far Intel has not won any contracts for its media processors.
Intel CE media processors provide a full-featured software framework called Widget Channel for the development of Internet applications, or TV widgets. Broadcast networks such as CBS are expanding the gallery of TV widgets to help their viewers find and connect to premium content in a more personalized manner.
"Intel's CE technology and our new TV Widget platform are designed to help people find the shows they want and discover new programs that are relevant to their interests. What's more, the TV Widget gives us another platform to connect and interact with our audience while delivering an exciting new television experience," said George Schweitzer, president of CBS Marketing.
Intel is working with the industry to expand Widget Channel to provide consumers a range of services such as movies, music, games and personal videos. TV Widgets and services shown at IDF were from Accedo Broadband, The Associated Press, BIGSTAR.tv, CBS, CinemaNow, Dailymotion, Immediatek, Mediafly, MyVideo, Netflix, PlayJam, RadioTime, RallyPoint, ShowTime Networks, Tagesschau and WhereverTV.


text:
Stephen Maynard Caliendo, North Central College professor of political science, had his book "Race Appeal: How Candidates Invoke Race in U.S. Political Campaigns" chosen as one of 18 titles for a "best of the best" program at an American Library Association (ALA) conference.
The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) and a panel of librarians from the University Press Books Committee made the selection. Co-authored by Caliendo and Charlton D. McIlwain of New York University, "Race Appeal" will be presented in a program titled "The Best of the Best From the University Presses: Books You Should Know About" at the ALA's annual conference in Anaheim, Calif., on June 24. A review of the book will also be published in the upcoming "University Press Books Selected for Public and Secondary School Libraries, 22nd Edition."
Caliendo and McIlwain are co-directors of The Project on Race in Political Communication, which is designed for students, scholars, educators, political professionals, members of the media and others who are interested in learning more about the interaction of race, politics and language. Visit RaceProject.org for more information.
Caliendo has been a member of North Central's faculty since 2005. He received his B.A. from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Purdue University.


text:
By Freedom New Mexico
Following the 9/11 attacks, Americans have become accustomed to increasingly obtrusive and expensive security measures ostensibly designed to keep terrorists from boarding airplanes.
But recent government security tests confirm what many of us suspect: Most of the poking, prodding, wanding, X-raying and searching by Transportation Security Administration security guards is largely for naught.
Government Accountability Office investigators easily and repeatedly passed through airport security with enough banned components to build firebombs.
The GAO's report, released earlier this month, was the subject of a congressional hearing. Democrats — who previously assured the nation that turning security agents into unionized government workers was the key to enhancing airport security — were most outraged at the security breach.
"It's disappointing that after all the years we've had TSA in place and all the money, billions of dollars, that we have put into the problem, it's still not fixed," said Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Los Angeles, according to published reports.
Disappointing, perhaps, but completely expected, given the nature of bureaucracies.
According to GAO, the investigators were wildly successful at smuggling bomb components through security screeners at 19 airports. TSA officials didn't even pass the most basic test of truthfulness during testimony on Capitol Hill.
TSA Administrator Tip Hawley denied that TSA tipped off security screeners that such a test was going to take place even though members of Congress produced a TSA e-mail to 650 TSA employees that warned about a coming test and was quite specific, even explaining that one of the investigators was a Caucasian woman with an Asian woman's photo ID.
In one case, reported on by the Los Angeles Times, "an investigator deliberately put coins in his pockets to trigger a secondary inspection. The screener did both a hand-wand and pat-down search, the report says, but 'did not detect any of the prohibited items.'"
Unfortunately, in the aftermath of the stinging report, the agency is promising even tougher security measures, but all that will do is exacerbate the current situation, whereby regular travelers will endure further delays for only miniscule increases in security.
Governments create bureaucracies. Those who are part of those systems are rewarded by the degree to which they follow the rules, not to the extent that they use creativity and common sense to achieve the fundamental objective.
Our airports are only the most obvious reflection of government at work: high costs, long lines and many hassles, and only illusory security gains. Nothing will change as long as we rely on the government to protect us.


text:
You are Here:
/ Conservation Showcase
A non-profit community action group in the Ozarks region of Missouri combined volunteer efforts with donations from local businesses and $6,000 from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to construct a seasonal high tunnel at its community garden. A high tunnel is like a green house, with the main difference being that vegetables are planted in the ground inside a high tunnel, not in pots on tables.
Read More
Michael and Amy Billings know where THEIR buffalo roam. They control it, too, thanks in part to assistance from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which worked with them to design and partially fund a rotational grazing system at their farm and event venue near the boundary of Johnson and Cass counties.
Warren County farmers Ben and David Avis went to NRCS in 2001 looking for advice about how they could improve their pastures. What they discovered was that the rotational-grazing system they built over the last 15 years benefits more than just cattle.
Polk County dairy farmer Nelson Hostetler can think of a ton of reasons to like his new confined dairy shed and animal waste system.
Craig Wilkerson remembers all too well his days as a "bouncer" that led to him seeking cover – as in cover crops.
The closing days of World War II brought sleepless nights to David Panahi, a young Iranian living near the border of Russia. During peaceful daylight hours, Panahi and his brother crossed to the countryside and watched Russian farmers tend their beehives.
Having served 26-and-a-half years in the U.S. Air Force, retired Colonel Randy Mauldin and his wife Beth moved to Greene County and began farming sheep on their Fair Earth Farm.
Theresa Lackey says she had a general idea about the improvements she wanted to make to the 32 acres of mostly overgrown woods around her home. But she credits a conservation plan that she developed with assistance from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for helping turn her goals into reality.
Kao Her is a self-taught poultry farmer. Everything he knows about poultry farming he learned in two weeks with the farm's previous owner and nine years of on the job trial-and-error.
David Backus is reminded of the benefits of the seasonal high tunnel on his property in southeastern Missouri at nearly every meal - and sometimes between meals.
On a day where caretakers dutifully trim the grass and care for the approximately 200,000 headstones marking the final resting place of veterans and their families, three plant specialists with the USDA's NRCS begin work in the southeast portion of the national cemetery.
Curtis Millsap estimates that he and his family, and a crew of interns, feed about 200 families on 2.5 acres of his 20-acre farm near Springfield. While another seven acres of the farm sometimes includes sheep, poultry and cattle, it's the vegetable operation that supports Millsap, his wife Sarah and their nine young children. Millsap utilizes two greenhouses and three seasonal high tunnels to grow produce year-round, which he sells through the Farmers Market of the Ozarks and to 75-100 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) customers.
A 10-acre homestead near Raymore, where Jennifer and Alex Menzel live with their three young daughters – Emma, Ella and Eva – wasn't enough to calm the farming urges of this couple. So in 2009 Alex and Jennifer purchased the first 160 acres of their farm northwest of Archie.
Read More
Back in 1993, when John Heckmann and his family purchased the first half of their 800-acre farm near Hermann, few would have guessed that it one day would be used as a showcase. But on June 2 it will be the site of the annual Missouri Tree Farm Conference, and Heckmann will be recognized as the Tree Farmer of the Year.
Back in 1995, Carl Saunders wouldn't have guessed that he someday would be earning a living from the four acres surrounding his home near Warrenton, Missouri.
Bob Ridgley kneels in a sea of green cover crops and performs some mind mathematics. Some of the people in the group visiting his farm that day are not as well versed in livestock economics or math, so they just nod in agreement when Ridgley says the 32-acre paddock of forage radishes, forage turnips, cereal rye and cereal oats will feed 120 head of cattle for about $64 per day for a couple weeks in the fall and about a month in the spring, and that's not bad.
When Ann Whitehead acquired 100 acres of agricultural land near Wellsville, it gave her the opportunity to fulfill her dream of raising cattle. Since then she has been taking advantage of technical and financial assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to ensure that the land will be productive for future generations of people who might share her dream.
Stanley Shoemaker watched the Bourbeuse River cut about 50 feet into the lower field of his Gasconade County farm during the 20 years that he has owned the farm. The streambank erosion bothered him, but he didn't know how to affordably stop it.
Jim Hoene stood in a large equipment shed on the Jefferson County property along the Big River that he has been farming for 30 years. Torrents of rain beating on the tin roof caused him to speak loudly to be heard above the roar. A few years earlier in a similar situation he might have expressed concern about getting his crops in, and keeping those already planted from washing away. But he wasn't worried this year.
Three decades ago, a livestock fence installer from central Missouri met with some farmers from New Zealand. Ideas were exchanged and now the fencer is a full-time rancher with 27 miles of fence dividing his Braunvieh cattle into paddocks for a successful rotational grazing system.
Military families know the drill. At the end of three or four years in one location, it's time to pack up the house and move on to another destination. Each move brings new opportunities, people to meet and places to discover. For Sarah Hoffman, founder of Green Dirt Farm, one constant in her life remained the same no matter the location: there was always a family farm to attend to.
The fancy door on Jim Prouphet's seasonal high tunnel wasn't included in the kit he purchased with funding he received from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). But, he does credit NRCS for helping him afford the rest of the structure that allows him an earlier start to his supplemental, subscription-farming business that supplies fresh produce to St. Louis-area families.
After more than 50 years of agricultural teaching and research, Fred Martz retired in 1997 and now focuses on a business he enjoyed all his life, farming. With 450 acres located on the outskirts of northeastern Columbia, Martz assists his son, Kevin, in tending to 150 cattle, 24 ewes, 50 lambs, 100 hens and one protective llama on a daily basis.
Missouri's edge-of-field monitoring system, now utilized by several states participating in the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI), is in place and capturing data on approximately 200 acres of resource-rich land in Missouri.
After 30 years of conventional farming, landowner John Rice of Tebbetts, Mo., opted to try his hand at an organic operation. Today, Rice sells organic meat and eggs to vendors around the state.
They may not know it, but each day passengers in the 2,000 cars that travel Highway H about two miles west of Pineville benefit from a USDA program that reduces risks to life and property.
There won't ever be a little house or anything else on Bill and Helen White's prairie.
The Whites worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to place 118 acres of native prairie near Mount Vernon in a permanent easement under NRCS' Grassland Reserve Program (GRP). In exchange for the easement, the Whites receive $1,125 per acre and retain ownership and use of the land.
The improvements Marlin Meyer made to his Nodaway County hog operation weren't to keep up with what the neighbors were doing. That's because Meyer's 600-sow farm at Ravenwood is the last sizable hog farm in the county.
What are the odds of a Giant Floater stopping a multi-ton piece of dredging equipment in its tracks?
When Hosea and Debbie Lawrence started clearing cedar trees from their 275 forested acres near Theodosia in Ozark County, the neighbors wondered what was going on.
Read More
Byron Miller may be retired from a 30-year career as a teacher and principal in Nodaway County, but he's still educating. These days he uses his skills to spread what he believes is an important message: bounty begins with a bee.
The "Big Bad Wolf" jokes don't bother the 10 people in the southern Missouri counties served by the Top of the Ozarks Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) office who received grants to construct straw-bale houses.
Anthony and Tom Westhues weren't very pleased in 2006 when they received a letter from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It informed them that a conservation compliance review of their farm near Glasgow revealed an excessive rate of soil erosion. The Westhues brothers were told that, by law, they would need to come up with a new plan to reduce erosion if they wanted to continue participating in USDA programs.
After spending 29 years in a forest-fire lookout tower, it would have been understandable if Lawrence Buchheit preferred seeing fewer trees after retiring in 2001 from his career with the Missouri Department of Conservation. But Buchheit keeps planting more trees.
Chariton County farmer Raymond McNeall is happy that the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program helped him repair a 150-foot hole in his levee along the Chariton River so quickly.
For more information on Missouri news items or publications, please call Public Affairs, (573) 876-0911.
NRCS Home | USDA.gov | Site Map | Civil Rights | FOIA | Plain Writing | Accessibility Statement
Privacy Policy| Non-Discrimination Statement | Information Quality | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov


text:
Land of Adventure
2013 Adventure Camp Payment Schedule-
At time of registration: $15 deposit (nonrefundable) per Scout
By March 15: Additional $45 payment per Scout (makes a total of $60 paid by this date)
By June 15; Complete payment in full
There is a $5 per person late fee for all payments not made by the March 15 or June 15 deadline.
If you have a question, comment, or suggestion, please e-mail: Donna Carr
Privacy Policy Technical Support. Copyright © 1998-2016. All rights reserved.


text:
Home List of Titles Palliative care needs of terminally ill people living alone: a service provider perspective
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/234147
- Title
- Palliative care needs of terminally ill people living alone: a service provider perspective
- Author(s)
- Aoun, Samar M.; Wall, David; Kristjanson, Linda J.; Shahid, Shaouli
- Abstract
- Background: Community-based palliative care services face challenges in meeting the needs of terminally ill clients who live alone without a primary caregiver. Yet, there is a dearth of literature on the perceptions of health service providers (HSPs) regarding the care needs and possible management options to assist this growing group to remain at home. Objective: This paper investigated the support needs of people living alone with a terminal illness from a service provider perspective. Design: In depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine HSPs from community based services in three Australian states. Results: Four main themes emerged: care challenges, differences in care provision, appropriate approaches to care and essentials for an effective service such as 24 h care, cost-free provision of personal alarm systems, supported and coordinated housekeeping services, funded respite care and financial care packages. HSPs expressed a respect for the autonomy and independence of the clients, yet felt pressured to ensure that safe and attentive care was possible. HSPs recognised the central importance of maintaining the independence and autonomy of palliative care clients living alone. Conclusions: This study is the first in-depth account of what HSPs perceive they need to effectively look after home alone dying clients. The study provided directions to inform service planning for this growing and challenging population group regarding adequate and timely services that will lead to more complying with the clients' wishes, more care being delivered at home, a reduction in hospitalisations, a better quality of life and a capacity to die at home.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Source
- Collegian, Vol. 20, no. 3 (Sep 2013),pp. 179-185
- Publication year
- 2013
- FOR Code(s)
- 1110 Nursing
- Keyword(s)
- Health service providers; Living alone; Palliative care; Qualitative; Terminally ill
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- 1322-7696
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2012 Royal College of Nursing, Australia. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
- Peer reviewed


text:
Frances V. Hall
Frances Virginia Ferree Hall, 95, formerly of Vienna, passed away Wednesday (March 20, 2013) at the Willows Care Center.
She was born May 6, 1917, at Walker, W.Va., a daughter of Dorr and Mary Luvina Cunningham Ferree. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Class of 1935, and for many years managed the Junior League Shop on Market Street. She had previously been employed at the former Elberfeld's Department Store and in the financial office of Hill's Department Store from the time of their opening.
Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Carroll F. Hall, Jr. D.C.; two sisters, June and Lucille; and one brother, Paul. She was very proud of her three surviving sons and grandchildren, Dr. Carroll "Bud" Hall (Mary) of Salinas, Calif., Dr. David C. Hall (Amelia) of Harrisonburg, Va., Jonathan F. Hall (Laura) of Williamstown; five grandchildren, Julie Tripler, Nathaniel Hall (Erin), Eric Hall (Kayla), Chelsey Hall, David Hall II; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Ashley Tripler.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vaughan Funeral Home with the Rev. Diane Kenaston officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen South Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and for one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to Outreach Missions, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 7390 Old St. Marys Pike, Waverly, W.Va., 26184. A guest book is available for sending condolences to the family at www.vaughanfh.com


text:
If you wish to attach one or more files enter the details below. You may also attach files by dragging and dropping them in the message box.
Post by preg29 » Fri Sep 03, 2010 04:01 pm
Post by klutsyone01 » Wed Jul 21, 2010 09:34 pm
Post by lauchlan » Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:36 am
Post by jacobkaden » Sun Jun 13, 2010 01:06 pm
Post by glimmer » Sun Jun 13, 2010 02:55 am
Post by kdreher » Fri May 21, 2010 12:26 am
Post by healinghands71 » Fri May 21, 2010 02:01 am
quote:Originally posted by vivsmommy
Hello all, I am a newbie. I am so happy I found this site. I have NEVER spoken to anyone about the terrible sadness I experience over my experience with Preelampsia and having to see my daughter in the N.I.C.U. My daughter is 16 months and perfectly fine, but I still can't get over that pain of seeing my baby so helpless. I guess I will tell you my story.
I went to the doctors at 27 weeks because my feet were horribly swollen and so were my hands. I had to get my wedding ring cut off. I went to my mothers house and she told me to go right back to the doctors. Thank goodness I did because my blood pressure was at 200/94, I was seeing spots, and I had the worse headache. Long story short they admitted me, did some tests, and diagnosed me with preeclampsia.
Everyday in the hospital I was giving blood and vitals taken every hour. The worse, I'm pretty sure you ladies can relate, was the heart monitor. Oh my goodness...this was the source of all of my sadness. When I would move in my sleep I would wake up in fear because I couldn't hear it. By day three they had to do an emergency C-section because blood was not getting to my baby. The C-section was a breeze. The anti siezer meds were a monster.
What I was not prepared for was not having my baby with me. It was the most agonizing feeling I've ever felt. Seeing her with all those machines and tubes literally made me want to just die. Everytime I had to go home I felt like I was being gutted. I could NOT stop crying to the point I would lose my breath. I did not sleep for a week, and could not eat. The N.I.C.U was open 23 hours and I was there off and on about 18 of those.
After a 2 week stay my daughter was able to come home. However, I remained scared...I mean so filled with fear for my baby that I would stand over her crib, pray constantly, and wake up in a cold sweat and run to my babies side to make sure she was fine. My husband, family, and friends could not help me...I felt so scared!
My doctor said I had post traumatic stress syndrome coupled with postpartum depression. He prescribed me medication, but I refused to take it cause I wanted to be 100% alert for my daughter. I was so obsessed with her being okay that it took over my life. For the first 4 months I had reoccurring nightmares that my daughter was still in the N.I.C.U and had fallen behind her "bubble" she was in. The worse was I was told to bring her a balloon by one of the nurses, I woke up before I could give it to her. I cried the whole day over that dream. Sometimes I would still hear her heart monitors as i woke up.
Fast forward 16 months later and I still cry. A song will play on the radio and I will lose it (not infront of anyone, I just go somewhere alone to cry). I still have minor heart issues from the preeclampsia. I still wake up in fear and check my daughter to make sure she is breathing. Everytime I think about my pregnancy all I want to do is cry. My husband wants us to have another child, but I refuse.
Why does this still hurt? Why can't I look at my daughter and feel proud instead of sad? Why am I completely obsessed with her safety to the point I am scared to let any one other than my husband and mother watch her? When will the crying stop? Anyone else traumatized by there experience with preeclampsia? Does it ever get better.
Sorry about the rant everyone, this is just the first time I've ever spoken so openly about this pain. She is my whole life and I love her so so so much, but I just want to forget about her traumatic birth and focus on the pure joy she brings us and our future!
Post by marialynn242 » Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:37 am
Post by audrey s. » Wed Mar 24, 2010 02:35 am
Post by kara » Tue Mar 23, 2010 05:49 pm


text:
Crimping Tool for F Type, RG59, RG6, RG11, UHF58, 8 Connectors
Crimping Tool for F Type, RG59, RG6, RG11, UHF58, 8 ConnectorsPI Manufacturing's crimping tools are manufactured to assist those in need of these tools accomplish their tasks. The tool requires little effort, and its use is very straight forward. This particular tool works on crimping F Type, RG59, RG6, RG11, UHF58, and 8 connectors. When you use our crimping tool, you will find that our high-grade tools are durable and will make you more efficient. Features
- Hex Die Size: .100"(2.54mm), .359"(9.12mm), .406"(10.3mm)
* image or specification may be changed without prior notice.
Be the first to post a review
Expert Advice
909.598.3718 for product advice and phone orders
Live Chat
Live chat with us today. 08:30am - 5:00pm PST
Chat now
Chat now
Report Errors
Keep us informed. Report any errors
Contact us
Contact us
Shipping Information
In stock products are shipped within the same business day.
3 Ways to Buy
Purchase online, on the phone, or send in your purchase orders.
Easy Returns
Buy with confidence thanks to our hassle free returns.
Lifetime Tech Support
Few companies offer it, we'll support you all the way.


text:
Women's Maia Nubuck
Model: AF2471
Color Selected:
Available Sizes: Size Chart
Product Actions
Additional Information
DescriptionAhnu's fun take on a Huarache sandal that can be dressed up or dressed down. These soft leather uppers, nubuck straps and a microfiber suede wrapped footbed make this a comfortable sandal for all day wear.
Product Details
The Ahnu® Maia utilizes the following technology:
- Nubuck leather upper
- EVA midsole
- 4mm rubber skin
- Microfiber suede with antimicrobial treatment
- 5.7 oz
Our Guarantee
Ahnu® products are warranted to provide normal wear and be free from defective materials or faulty manufacturing for one year from confirmed date of purchase. Any products beyond one year will be evaluated on a case by case basis. For further warranty information please contact Ahnu at 1-877-337-8333.
Product Reviews
Do you have questions about this product?
Get answers from our staff experts by clicking "Ask a Question" or click here to send an email to our customer service team.