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#2510 - 05/17/00 02:44 PM Repoire?
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I have recently encountered the word "repoire" but have been unable to find it in several different dictionaries. However, a quick web search reveals that it is frequently used. I suspect that it is a misspelling of "rapport," and if not, it must be a synonym. Can anyone shed any light on repoire or its etymology?
#2511 - 05/18/00 07:54 AM Re: Repoire?
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Loc: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Hi Procrastinatrix:
I can't find 'repoire' in Shorter Oxford; perhaps others may have come across it elsewhere.
How long did it take before you posted this? (Sorry, I couldn't resist that -- but if the cap (or handle) fits, you might have to wear it occasionally).
#2512 - 05/18/00 08:00 AM Re: Repoire?
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Loc: Louisville, Kentucky
Looks like a haplology of repertoire, to me.
Does this fit the context at all?
#2513 - 05/18/00 02:31 PM Re: Repoire?
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I don't think it's related to repertoire.
Here's where I first saw it:
"Incan diviners and augurs also had no previous clue to the impending invasion, despite their repoire with the spirit world."
And here are the top hits from a Google search for "repoire":
"...quickly make new friends and develop a repoire with their teachers..."
"We had so many pleasant sensations between us, a fine repoire, yet I felt a bit crazed unknowing whether or not if this repoire is real, or a phantom of what I want to be real."
"I decided we had enough of a repoire to give out my phone number..."
"You feel a bondedness to them, a connectedness, you feel a sense of repoire."
Something of a mixed bag, as you can see, but it seems clear that the sense is the same as "rapport."
Possibly useful sidenote: I didn't get any hits for "repiore."
Another interesting side note: repoire is number 41 the "Top 1000 Not Found" list at http://www.dict.org, with the same number of attempted searches as "recieve."
And, paulb, I rushed right over to post this after trying to find "repoire" in many online dictionaries and doing several extensive web searches. I'm supposed to be revising a paper, you see. . .
#2514 - 05/18/00 02:42 PM Re: Repoire?
Registered: 05/09/00
Posts: 112
Loc: Auckland, New Zealand
Substitute "rapport" (relation marked by harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity - Merriam-Webster) in each case, and I think you might have your answer.
#2515 - 05/18/00 02:45 PM Re: Repoire?
Registered: 03/22/00
Posts: 1981
As recieve is a mis-spelling, its either a mis-spelling of rapport (as you say it works for all the examples) or a foreign word (French?).
#2516 - 05/18/00 02:46 PM Re: Repoire?
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yes, this just shows how the average literacy rate of kids is sinking today... <g>
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Montpelier city officials are watching with curiosity as the town of Berlin prepares to vote on a proposed water system bond. Our curiosity stems from the total lack of communication coming from Berlin toward the city with regard to this proposal.
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The state has received more than $70 million in federal grants, and much of Minnesota's progress report is online for consumers to see.
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88 DALE EARNHARDT JR., Chevrolet
Team: Hendrick Motorsports
WHERE HE STANDS: After going back and forth between second and third place in the standings in the first four races, Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbed atop the Sprint Cup points after Fontana. He leads Brad Keselowski by 12 points and third-ranked Jimmie Johnson by 16 points.
MARTINSVILLE RECORD: 26 career starts, 0 wins, 10 top-fives, 14 top-10s and 0 poles. Best career finish: second in fall 2008 and spring 2011. Finished third in spring race there race last year and was 21st in the fall race.
LOOKING AHEAD: Ask Earnhardt which track he wants to win at the most (that he's never won at before), and the answer will likely be Martinsville. He loves the old-school style of racing there. His overall record at the half-mile bullring is outstanding. All he needs to improve is his first win there. In addition, Sunday marks Earnhardt's 600th start in the Cup series, of which he said: "I take a lot of pride in what I've accomplished over the years. I'm proud of the two (NASCAR) Nationwide championships, the wins in both series and having worked with a lot of talented people. And it's an honor to have the fan support that I do. I like that I'm able to do what I do for a living. Hopefully there's another 600 in there."
LOOKING BACK: Earnhardt earned his second second-place finish of the season this past Sunday at Fontana (other runner-up finish was in the season-opening Daytona 500).
ETC.: Earnhardt has completed 98.8 percent (12,879) of the 13,034 total laps contested in 26 career starts at Martinsville. His average start is 13.7 and average finish is 13.0. He has two DNFs there.
2 BRAD KESELOWSKI, Ford
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WHERE HE STANDS: After holding the top spot in the Sprint Cup standings, Brad Keselowski fell back one spot into second place after Fontana. He trails new points leader Dale Earnhardt Jr. by 12 pints and leads third-ranked Jimmie Johnson by four points.
MARTINSVILLE RECORD: 6 career starts, 0 wins, 0 top-fives, 3 top-10s and 0 poles. Best career finish: sixth in fall 2012. Finished ninth in this race last year and sixth in the fall there.
LOOKING AHEAD: For a guy who does outstanding at a short track like Bristol, Keselowski has struggled throughout his career at Martinsville (and Richmond, for that matter). Maybe it's something about racing in the state of Virginia, but Keselowski's short-track acumen definitely needs a boost at Martinsville. Here's his thoughts on Sunday's race: "Martinsville is a place where I have really mixed emotions about. Early in my career, that was a place where I really couldn't figure out, to be honest. Now the last few times we have been there, I feel like we have been exceptionally strong. We didn't qualify as well as we wanted to last fall and started in the back, but by the end of the race we came on really well. I think going back to Martinsville we are a lot smarter, I am a lot wiser as to what I need and I think this year I have to be honest - I am going in feeling like we can win the race and might be one of the favorites."
LOOKING BACK: Keselowski had the best start to the season of any driver in the Sprint Cup series heading into Fontana, with two third-place and two other fourth-place finishes. But at Fontana, he struggled to a miserable, season-worst 23rd-place finish.
ETC.: Even though his success has been marginal there, Keselowski has completed 99.9 percent (3,021) of the 3,023 total laps contested in six career starts at Martinsville. His average start is 19.8 and average finish is 12.2. He has zero DNFs there.
48 JIMMIE JOHNSON, Chevrolet
Team: Hendrick Motorsports
WHERE HE STANDS: Jimmie Johnson remains in third place in the standings for the second consecutive week. He trails new points leader and teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. by 16 points, second-ranked Brad Keselowski by four points and leads both Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards, who are tied for fourth, by 19 points.
MARTINSVILLE RECORD: 2 career starts, 7 wins, 15 top-5s, 19 top-10s, 2 poles. Best career finish: first in fall 2004, fall 2006, spring 2007, fall 2007, fall 2008, spring 2009, fall 2012. Finished 12th in the spring race last year, and won there in the fall.
LOOKING AHEAD: Given how much success he's had there - it's his most successful track on the Sprint Cup circuit - don't be surprised if someday they rename Martinsville as Johnson Speedway. Johnson always seems to get more geared up to race at the short half-mile bullring than any other track. One stat that is most telling: in 22 starts, he's finished outside the top 10 just three times, and only once worse than 12th (35th in his first race there back in spring 2002). Here's Johnson's thoughts on Sunday's race: "Martinsville is just a quirky track. Once I figured out how to drive it, and frankly once Tony Stewart lapped me there in my sophomore year, it just made sense how to drive the track and I've had it ever since. From my first year at Martinsville, I never thought I'd have a stat to take down; let alone a stat that I'd ever have a chance to take down (a victory this week at Martinsville will give him 8 wins, which would be more than any other active Sprint Cup driver)."
LOOKING BACK: Johnson didn't have a bad day at Fontana, but he also didn't have a particularly great day, either, finishing 12th, one spot behind teammate Jeff Gordon.
ETC.: Johnson has completed 99.5 percent (10,980) of the 11,034 total laps contested in 22 career starts at Martinsville. His average start is 11.9 and average finish is an outstanding 5.5. He has one DNF there.
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so I'm new to this forum and this is my first post- so I'd love your feedback
We had our son's 9 month well check yesterday- he is doing great- right on target developmentally and staying on his curve for height, weight, and head circ!
I'm a bit confused about my ped's advice about feedings, sleeping, etc.
right now my son eats every 2.5-3 hours- even thru the night (longest spurt is 4-5 hours at night). He's been eating solids twice/day- mostly stage 2 and cereal- has no interest in drinking from a bottle (for water) or a cup. he also just got his first two teeth and has been gagging everytime we feed him table food- it's been a battle.
We've been co-sleeping with him since he was about 3.5 months- it just works better for us since we have 3 older kids and my husband and I need to sleep- it's been a win-win situation.
our ped was encouraging me to get the feedings down to 4/day and do 3 solids meals with more table food.
she also was concerned he was not sleeping thru the nite yet- saying he should be sleeping 10-12 hours at a stretch at this point (don't think that has EVER happened!) she was encouraging us to let him "cry it out" which doesn't sit straight with me.
should I be concerned about our current feeding/food/sleep schedule? he's a really happy little dude and besides this, he's doing great.


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Baseball Prospectus released their Top 10 Phillies prospects list today. Like Baseball America and Minor League Ball before them, which we covered here and here, BP named lefty Jesse Biddle the Phillies Top Prospect for 2013. BP says Biddle is a legitimate Top 100 prospect in baseball. After Biddle, however, there are quite a few surprises.
Strong Placing for Franco
Maikel Franco, eighth on BA's list and ninth on Minor LB's list, ranks in at an aggressive second on BP's list. Franco enters his age 20 season coming off of a .280/.336/.439 year with 14 HRs for Lakewood and projects to start the year in Clearwater. A hot start could have Franco manning the hot corner for Reading. Franco's positioning is surprising considering he is five places above the presumed 2014 starter at third base, Cody Asche.
You'll Not've Seen Nothing Like the Mighty Quinn
Pardon my Bob Dylan/Manfred Mann reference, but Roman Quinn is developing quite the reputation. Quinn ranks fourth by BP after second and third place finishes in the other projections.
Morgan and Martin Ranked High Again
Adam Morgan continues to gain attention after his age 22 season that saw surprising success in Reading. Morgan will compete for the IronPigs' rotation and probably is not that far away from reaching the Phillies. BP liked him just about as much as the other prospectors, placing him at #3 compared to #2 and #5 finishes on the other lists. His possible future rotation-mate Ethan Martin comes in sixth on BP's list, compared to third and eighth place finishes on the other lists.
The Teenager Gets His Due
Carlos Tocci, who we featured at length in our piece about the Phillies and Venezuelan players, cracks the BP list at number nine. Tocci stands at 6'2″ and 160 lbs soaking wet but covers all the field you could ask for in center field. Tocci hit .278/.330/.299 in his age 16 season last year for the Gulf Coast Phillies. He will likely start the year in Williamsport but could easily jump, as a 17-year old, to Lakewood with a good Spring Training.
"Every Day Player" Label Sticking to Joseph?
Tommy Joseph was ranked a solid fifth by BP and seems to be gaining traction in the "could be a solid, every day player" department. Slightly disappointing considering the haul that was given to acquire Pence.
Notable Omissions Stay Consistent
Much like the other lists, Sebastian Valle again does not appear in the Top 10 after years of being recognized among the Phillies' top positional prospects. 2011′s number one pick, outfielder Larry Greene was left off of the Top 10. The same applies for RHPs Julio Rodriguez, RHP Seth Rosin, and RHP Brody Colvin and OFs Tyson Gillies, Aaron Altherr, Leandro Castro, and Jiwan James,
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Let's note that the article is introduced in a newsletter as follows:
"It's a thin system, but there are some players who offer reasons for hope."
While these might be Phillies top prospects there is nothing here to get very excited about.
In the actual article there's some fairly high praise for a few of these guys… I think you've misinterpreted. These guys have talent to dream on, its just that theres not much left after them.
As a paying subscriber to Baseball Prospectus I get a daily newsletter with links to the latest articles. If you don't have a subscription you can't get to the link. But here is what I saw:
Prospects Will Break Your Heart
Philadelphia Phillies Top 10 Prospects
by Jason Parks
It's a thin system, but there are some players who offer reasons for hope.
Tyson Gillies, regardless of injuries, seems to be one of the phillies brighter prospects. Surprised he doesn't make an appearance on this list.
He's 24 and has played in a total of 106 games since 2009. It's really hard to highly rank a guy who can't stay on the field.
No one agrees, so we'll just have to wait and see.
It does seem pretty obvious, though, that the Phils' system doesn't have one of those consensus "can't miss" guys like a Steven Strasburg. When you can't get top draft position, you're just not going to find many of those, though, and I think that considering where the Phils have drafted the past five years, they don't seem in terrible shape.
The Phils need a renewed strong focus on the farm system. It is our life blood.
I was looking at the top 20 prospects for 2013 for each team in our division and was really shocked at where all the teams look. I thought Washington and Atlanta we're suppose to be strong. The team that looks by far the strongest is new York. They have the strongest young pitching by far. I'm surprised they're not going after Justin Upton. Maybe that's why they're so bad. How about a trade of ruf and brown for 2 or 3 of their young pitchers as a mini rebuild and then sign bourne.
They won't sign bourn due to the fact that Atlanta would get the money the phillies have at pick 18 and in regard to Atlanta the price from the dbacks is more severe than what the Mariners offered
I don't think that that's exactly true. When a team signs a free agent who had received a qualifying offer, the signing team loses their own first round pick and the slot money that comes with it while the team that lost the player gains a pick after the 1st round and the slot money that comes with that pick. Therefore, as long as someone signs Bourn, the Braves are going to get the pick and its slot money, so the Phils disinterest has nothing to do with the fact that Bourn is a former Brave. However, it is quite possible that the Phils are not – and never were – interested in Bourn because they don't want to lose the 16th pick and the slot money that comes with it.
I think the new CBA system of tying in draft picks to FA's with the loss of slot/bonus money is way too restrictive. It doesn't seem to be in the proper spirit of free agency, something the union worked hard for so long to get. Adam La Roche should have hit his goal of at least a three year contract and got hosed. Hard to say what will happen to Michael Bourn, Soriano or Lohse, but there is a chance they will too. I could see Bourn back with Atlanta even though they got BJ Upton, or Soriano on a short deal with the Yankees. Not sure if St Louis wants Lohse back, Rangers seem to be going hard after him.
Thoughts anyone?
The new CBA, to which the players agreed, is less restrictive than the old one as it pertains to free agency compensation. I think that part of the problem is that some agents misread the market and the willingness of teams to part with draft choices plus the slot money that comes with those draft choices. In the past, teams weren't as concerned with giving up the draft choice because they could give up the draft choice and still draft better players, who were known to only want over slot bonuses, later in the draft. Using Rafael Soriano as an example, Scott Boras advised him to opt out of his contract, for which he received $1.5M, and to turn down the qualifying offer of $13.3M to become a free agent. Soriano could have collected $14.8M to be a set-up man and been a free agent again next year. Instead, Boras advised him to pass on the $13.3M and look for a team to give him a lucrative long-term deal while giving up their 1st round pick and the accompanying slot money. Unfortunately for Boras and Soriano, RAJ filled the closer spot last year, and most other GM's have to come to realize that it is silly to overpay anyone for 60 innings per year.
hk, Thanks for your take, although I really don't like to think about the Papelbon signing. What makes it even worse ( if that's possible) is his velocity decline last season.
It's here.
But back to the original issue, when you say this –
"In the past, teams weren't as concerned with giving up the draft choice because they could give up the draft choice and still draft better players, who were known to only want over slot bonuses, later in the draft."
My point was exactly that, and it's tie in with the FA's, and that's why I think of it as more restrictive. In many ways I think we are just saying different versions of the same thing, but you are adding the agents/ Boras misread in, which is certainly legitimate.
You're right, we're not too far off. I just think that the players accepted this part of the CBA, so it is up to them – their agents actually – to what's best for themselves in free agency. Boras had a chance to beat the system when he took the $1.5M buyout and then was offered another $13.3M, but he wanted multiple years instead of $14.8M for one. In hindsight, Kyle Lohse should have taken $13.3M from STL and gone back to free agency again next year. The players and their agents will adjust. Next off-season, I bet you see some players accept the qualifying offers.
Accepting the QO would seem the likely lesson learned.
I don't think anybody read the market well. In the past, a team could give up the draft pick because the players who merited giving up that pick were all top talent, except for those type B guys, who were already having difficulty getting contracts their agents felt they deserved. Now, there is some question whether a $13 M player (probably a type B under the old agreement) is all that great a deal. It's pretty easy to give up a pick if you're agreeing to sign Cliff Lee, but not so easy when you're only getting Kyle Lohse.
I wonder if the Cardinals wouldn't have been better off not giving Lohse a QO, and then signing him for 2 years at around 17. (Similar to Blanton?) He's obviously taken to their coaching, he never kept the ball down like last season before. I think they blew that one.
I disagree. I think that teams are unwilling to part with the picks now because they lose the slot money whereas in the past, they could go over slot to sign players picked after the 1st round. For instance, in 2011, the White Sox gave up their 1st round pick to sign Adam Dunn and the Yankees (coincidentally) gave up theirs to sign Rafael Soriano, in 2010, picks were relinquished by the teams that signed the likes of Chone Figgins, Jose Valverde and John Lackey and in 2009, teams gave up 1st rounders to sign the likes of Orlando Hudson, Brian Fuentes and – it pains me to write it – Raul Ibanez. By the way, Seattle used the pick that they got from the Phils signing of Ibanez to draft Nick Franklin, who is now the 29th ranked prospect in all of MLB by mlb.com. None of those guys should be mentioned in the same category as Cliff Lee.
The Cardinals can still sign Lohse for $17M / 2 if both he and they want, so they lose nothing from making the QO. If they both agree to those terms, they are happy to bring him back. If he signs elsewhere, they get the compensation pick.
HK, go ahead and disagree. The slot money does figure in; I never said it doesn't. However, as I tried to point out, the talent level still has a lot to do with it. I will point out that your examples are all two years old or older. Things had already been changing by 2012, and there were many who'd have been type "B" free agents under the 2011 scheme that had to wait for deals. Even a big name, Ryan Madson, got way less than what he'd hoped for.
Were I an owner, I wouldn't give up a pick for any of the guys available right now; they're just either too old and/or not that good, or want too much green stuff for too many years. Of course, coupled with the slot money, signing a speedster who's probably on the downswing, or a 34 year old pitcher with only a slightly above average career makes not signing them even easier.
I think the players might have shot themselves in the foot on this whole new free agent thing.
Of course, my examples are all 2 years old or older, the new CBA went into effect last off-season. Therefore, my examples are all from the final 3 years of the prior CBA and showed that teams gave up 1st round picks for lesser than top talents like Figgins, Hudson and Ibanez, among others.
This and other prospect lists plus recent events should combine to put to rest all of the unreasonable expectations that the Phils could trade prospects and young major leaguers for either Justin Upton or Giancarlo Stanton. It took the Mariners offering the #4 (Tijuan Walker) and #29 (Nick Franklin) prospects in all of baseball according to MLB.com plus another prospect (Stephen Prior) who's not quite top 100 plus a 26 year old reliever (Charlie Furbush) to get the D-Backs to agree to deal Justin Upton…before Upton used his no trade privilege to nix the deal. By comparison purposes, Biddle is ranked #75 by mlb.com and no other Phillies are top 100. I guess it is possible that the Phils could trade a proven major leaguer like Cliff Lee for Upton with the Phils paying a large portion of Lee's contract, but that would be like robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Since Stanton is better than Upton, cheaper than Upton, younger than Upton and under team control for longer than Upton, it is unrealistic to think the Phils would have any chance to acquire him this off-season if the Fish decide to trade him.
Completely agree about the Phils prospects, and I also agree about robbing Peter to pay Paul. But I also think it's irrelevant, Lee chose Philly and IMO- he's staying, period. If it's true (due to his NTC) that Cliff Lee didn't want to go the Dodgers, he ain't going to the Marlins at this point in his career.
Since I don't see this roster as anything more than a middle of the pack team, I'd strongly consider moving anyone and everyone who holds trade value at this point.
In order for this group to contend, almost everything would need to break right – and that rarely happens in this game. The injury concerns (Halladay, Utley, Howard) would all need to prove healthy. The "prospects" (Brown, Ruf, Aumont) would all need to significantly contribute. Even if ALL those things worked out positively, they're still up against the natural decline in skills that their older players are reasonably expected to endure. There are just too many "ifs", "maybes", and "hopes" on this roster to reasonably expect a record much different than 2012.
That's why I say suck it up and rebuild the farm system as quickly as possible – which means trading any veteran possible (and I realize that a few are virtually unmovable). Right now, we're just looking at a very expensive .500 team.
That's what I was talking about earlier. Looking at other teams minor league system's, there's a lot of very young high ceiling pitchers a low levels that we should look into trying to trade for. Try to get 2 or 3 of them while they are under the radar. Start a small rebuild while we are still competitive.
"…and I realize that a few are virtually unmovable."
If that's the case, how much talent could even be acquired? Hamels might be tradeable, even with his big contract, and probably Ruiz. Lee is questionable because of his huge contract. No one would want the injured guys.
And "frank," if a fan knows about some of these "under the radar" prospects, I doubt if they're so much out of view that they could be gotten on the cheap.
People always talk about "rebuilding." They seem not to notice that the Phils this year have a much younger center fielder, an almost rookie bullpen, and potential talent in the corner outfield slots. The team IS rebuilding. They've gotten rid of some of the veterans in the past few years, people like Victorino, Pence, Thome, Ibanez, and Polanco. They just aren't tearing the whole thing down at once, which is intelligent, because when othe GMs think you're in "rebuild" mode they swoop down like vultures and you get mostly picked clean of your still-usable veterans.


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Last week's signing of Paul Konerko was unlike any other transaction in recent memory. It wasn't your routine, everyday free agent acquisition because of how SoxWorld feels about their All-Star slugger. The outpouring of joy over Konerko's return has been as much about who he is as a person and what he represents as the impressive numbers he's produced between the white lines.
Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in no uncertain terms that Paulie belongs in Chicago. GM Kenny Williams observed that it would be funny to see him in another uniform. Teammate Gordon Beckham expressed how much Konerko has helped him become a major leaguer and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Rick Morrissey put it beautifully when he wrote that Konerko is the "quintessential leader by example."
In his 12 seasons on the South Side, Konerko has endeared himself to the Sox organization and fans alike. Here are some reasons why No. 14 is so beloved.
* Let's begin with the obvious–the numbers. In his tenure with the Sox, Konerko has slugged 358 homers, driven in 1127 runs, compiled a respectable .282 batting average and has batted .300 or better three times. He has hit 40 or more homers twice, 30 or more six times and 20 or more on 11 occasions. Paulie has driven in 100 or more runs five times and 90 or more in eight seasons with a .358 on base percentage and .505 slugging mark, giving him an OPS of .863. In the postseason (2000, 2005, 2008) he has hit seven homers and driven in 17 runs.
* Konerko's offensive rank in Sox history is quite impressive as well. He's second in home runs and RBIs to only future Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, is tied for third in doubles with Hall of Famer Nellie Fox (behind Thomas and Hall of Famer Luke Appling) and is fifth in runs scored behind Thomas, Appling, Fox and Eddie Collins, who is also enshrined in Cooperstown.
* He's a Chicago guy–a modest, hard-working, team player who, as Morrissey wrote, is a leader by example. The captain title its him perfectly and the fact he has chosen NOT to wear the "C" on his uniform speaks volumes about his humble nature.
* Konerko was at the heart of the 2005 World Champions, delivering in the clutch time and time again. We certainly won't forget his grand slam in Game 2 of the World Series, key homers in the ALCS against the Angels and that he appropriately made the final putout in the division clincher in Detroit and all three playoff series.
* His gesture of presenting Reinsdorf with the ball from the final out of the World Series at the victory parade has become legend and yet another example of Paulie's character. In contrast, just the year before, Red Sox first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz threatened to keep the ball from the final out and was sued by the team before it was decided that the ball would be displayed at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Why did Konerko do it? Paulie simply said it was because Reinsdorf deserves to have it. And it's important to note that the Chairman called the moment the most emotional of his life.
* He has been involved in numerous charitable endeavors. Among them has been his participation in the Children's Home & Aid "Bring Me Home" campaign with former teammate Jim Thome in support of foster families.
* Only nine White Sox players have had their uniform numbers retired. By signing on with the Sox for another three years and continuing his Sox legacy, we could be celebrating Paulie's No. 14 as the latest to the list of elite Pale Hosers. And the fans will love when he reaches that mountaintop.
He would join Fox (2), Harold Baines (3), Appling (4), Minnie Minoso (9), Luis Aparicio (11), Ted Lyons (16), Billy Pierce (19), Thomas (35) and Carlton Fisk (72) in the exclusive club. For the record, 38 White Sox have worn the number, including Bill Melton, Hall of Famer Larry Doby and Moose Skowron. But it's doubtful anyone would have a problem with retiring it for Konerko–or building a statue for him on the outfield concourse to go along with his bronze image on the monument outside of the Cell.
For these reasons and more, Paul Konerko IS the White Sox. It's true that he played briefly for both the Dodgers and Reds early in his career, but he's a South Sider through and through and we have accepted him as such deep in our souls.
Welcome back, Paulie.
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Their latest CD, "Some Part of the Truth" (Brother Sun Music), was just named The North American Folk Music Chart's Album of the Year for 2013. In addition, their song "Lady of the Harbor" was named Song of the Year. From three major points on the map Boston, New York, and Chicago, Greg Greenway, Pat Wictor and Joe Jencks have blended themselves into Brother Sun. Visit www.brothersunmusic.com [1]
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Statement of State Superintendent of Education Respicio Vazquez Regarding Governor George H. Ryan's State of the State/Budget Message
"Governor Ryan is again to be commended for his continuing commitment to Illinois education, particularly in these challenging fiscal times.
"The Governor's proposed budget for education differs considerably from the budget proposal approved by the State Board of Education in January.
"The State Board's budget, which was prepared using the best revenue projection data available at the time, requested a total of $6.457 billion in state general funds and it supported many important statewide efforts to improve the quality and availability of educational opportunities for all children while recognizing the fiscal difficulties faced by the state.
"But the assumptions on which our budget proposal was made have changed further. It is clear the state is in critical financial condition and in the long range, as far as education is concerned, there has never been a more important time for Illinoisans to address seriously the overall way in which public education is funded.
"The State Board will analyze carefully the Governor's budget proposal to assess its impact on school districts and their ability to provide services. We look forward to working with our partners in the education community and with the Governor and the General Assembly to arrive at a final budget that best serves the needs of Illinois' two million school children."
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My childhood ambition was to become an air stewardess.
Since I was a little girl, right up to just several years ago, I've always wanted to be an air stewardess. Not because I hankered after the prestige of being a Singapore Girl (what we call our Singapore Airlines female flight attendants), neither was it because I craved fitting my body into a tight-fitting kebaya, nor did I care about flying the international skies.
Actually, come to think of it, I didn't have any real motivation behind my ambition, except for the fact that I saw my favorite kindergarten teacher, Teacher Lily, leave her teaching job to become an SQ flight attendant when I was in primary school. She loved me very much and was the ideal super beautiful face with a slender body kind of woman. I was in kindergarten but I knew beauty when I saw it.
The dream became more and more unrealizable as I finally had to resign to fate that I would never grow beyond 155cm. Lol.


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is there a link or something?? if we're suposed to creat this in our heads, its basically impsobible
This is a great game, made by the chinesse or the japonesse, here are the rules:
Only 2 people can go with the boat on the same time. Mom can't be let with the boys w/o the father being around. Father can't be let with the girls w/o mom around.
The criminal can't be let with any of the people w/o the cop around.
Only mom, dad and the cop can drive the boat
You must get all the people on the other side
To start, press the big blue round button
[flash width=476 height=300:7579b0c4f3]http://www.fun.as.ro/teste/riverIQGame.swf[/flash:7579b0c4f3]
btw, i did it in about 30 minutes :P
is there a link or something?? if we're suposed to creat this in our heads, its basically impsobible
Yah, Rady. Is it from a website or what???
"One Team, One New York"
oh, ok its working now... dont know why it didnt come up the first time
as i said, click on the big round blue button to start the game (it's flash)
i hate this thing!!! it took me like 45 minutes.. but there was no way i was quiting, i had to do it...very tricky
hey i did it in about 10mins. I had tried it when you first put it up but only messing around with it for like 2 minutes, I was bored so decided to do it, quite interesting
now that's a big lieOriginally Posted by Skyhi300
btw, if you can see the game, you should keep your eyes on the first post of this topic, and wait for it to load. it's flash and it might take 2-3 minutes, depending on your connection
what no i really did, It seriously it only took me 10 minutes
i tried it again today, again took about half an hour
wat i dont know y it talk u guys so long, it really only took me 10 minutes and honestly it mighta been less than that. and everyone dancing at the end was hysterical, i'm only telling u that to prove to u guys that i bet it
took me five minutess.. i cheatedd right clickedd and pressed play =P it was reallii pissing me off
Quuuuuuuentinnn Richarddsonnn
believe it or not, but I finished the game in only 3 minutes. you may ask how, but i'm not revealing all my secrets.
this game aint to shabby


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Role of global shepherdDecember 27,2012
If, during this holiday season, Americas political and military leaders were to take the time to contemplate the coming year in terms of our countrys ever-sensitive place in the world, theyd surely focus on the seemingly endless troubles in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
President Obama has promised that in 2014 hell bring home nearly all the American troops deployed to Afghanistan, leaving just enough by his calculations, which we can only hope are correct to shepherd the Afghans to stable self-reliance. Therefore, 2013 looms as a critical year in American-Afghan relations. Meanwhile, neighboring Pakistan remains a politically unstable and unpredictable ally that just happens to have nuclear weapons.
But there are other countries that dont draw a great deal of attention here at home, where our national interests face serious challenges in the coming year and Washington must give careful consideration to how the United States is perceived by the people who live in them.
Consider, for example, Yemen. Yes, the Yemeni government is strongly supportive of the United States, but in its zeal to curry favor in Washington it may actually be unwittingly cultivating a new class of anti-American militants who are sympathetic to al-Qaida, which is active there. Consider a recent report published by The Washington Post.
A rickety Toyota truck packed with 14 people rumbled down a desert road from the town of Radda, which al-Qaida militants once controlled. Suddenly a missile hurtled from the sky and flipped the vehicle over, the report began. Chaos. Flames. Corpses. Then, a second missile struck. Within seconds, 11 of the passengers were dead, including a woman and her 7-year-old daughter. A 12-year-old boy also perished that day, and another man later died from his wounds.
The Yemeni government initially said that the victims were militants and that its own jets had carried out the attack, but later it became clear that it was actually an American attack the target was thought, mistakenly, to be militants and that all the victims were civilians, the Posts report continued.
These deaths bolstered the popularity of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, the terrorist networks Yemen affiliate, the newspaper noted. That branch of al-Qaida has tried to stage several attacks on U.S. soil, the report added.
Its well known that many Afghan and Pakistani civilians have been killed by attacks launched by American drones, and each death contributes to the growing resentment against the United States and fuels the Taliban insurgency in that region.
In Bahrain, where the United States Fifth Fleet is based, the situation is no more encouraging. There the government run by the Khalifa family for 200 years treats its critics so badly that it too does great harm to our countrys image. Bahrains strategic importance cannot be overlooked, yet Americans should worry about the potential consequences of the ruling familys behavior.
At present, the Bahraini government believes it has international immunity, a local activist wrote in Wednesdays New York Times. It commits widespread human rights violations, and business continues as usual: The government continues to buy arms and negotiate lucrative deals, without having to face any real consequences.
His conclusion: Until the United States starts to put real pressure on its ally, Bahrains government has no incentive to change ... it is an outrage that America continues to back a regime that tramples them.
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"Agricultural Innovation Systems"
Book Chapter, pages 50-83
January 2011
Author: Calestous Juma, Professor of the Practice of International Development; Director, Science, Technology, and Globalization Project; Principal Investigator, Agricultural Innovation in Africa
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Agricultural Innovation in Africa; Science, Technology, and Globalization; Science, Technology, and Public Policy
"The use of emerging technology and indigenous knowledge to promote sustainable agriculture will require adjustments in existing institutions. 1 New approaches will need to be adopted to promote close interactions between government, business, farmers, academia, and civil society. The aim of this chapter is to identify novel agricultural innovation systems of relevance to Africa. It will examine the connections between agricultural innovation and wider economic policies. Agriculture is inherently a place-based activity and so the chapter will outline strategies that reflect local needs and characteristics. Positioning sustainable agriculture as a knowledge-intensive sector will require fundamental reforms in existing learning institutions, especially universities and research institutes. Most specifically, key functions such as research, teaching, extension, and commercialization need to be much more closely integrated.
The Concept of Innovation Systems
Agriculture is considered central to African economies, but it is treated like other sectors, each with their own distinctive institutions and with little regard for their relationship with the rest of the economy. 2 This view is reinforced by traditional approaches, which argue that economic transition occurs in stages that involve the transfer of capital from the agricultural to the industrial sector. Both the sector and stage approaches conceal important linkages between agriculture and other sectors of the economy.
A more realistic view is to treat economies as "systems of innovation." The process of technological innovation involves interactions among a wide range of actors in society, who form a system of mutually reinforcing learning activities...."
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So whats really going on at Jr Motorsports
Ok I know Eury Sr (Pops) leaving Jr motorsports was mentioned in another thread but seeing this article brings up some other questions and since it is about Jr Motrosports it belongs here although one concern it mentions is Danica. Read the line that talks about moving forward and that Danica is going to Cup next yr, but the big thing said "And Godaddy IS leaving with her" . It had been suggested she would still run a PT schedule with Jr Motorsports, but the way this is worded--maybe not?? Perhaps those in her corner figured she needed a clean break to just concentrate on Cup? I guess we will know for sure when its announced, whether it matters to some or not, I personally think she should stay in NNS but my opinion holds no weight. Course there is always the possibility this article got some things wrong? Edited--Maybe Not, just saw this--mentioning replacements for Danica:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/possible-r ... ascar.html
The article talks about Pops leaving because Kelly and Pops disagreeing about the direction of Jr Motorsports. They are not really being competitive and Jr Motorsports must move ahead as they havent won a race in over 2 yrs and they need to get better, but mentioning Godaddy leaving they will need more sponsors as well?
Iam not an expert at whats going on with Jr Motorsports but sounds like major changes are in the works and rightfully so as they are not one of the best teams if we look at results. Guess we'll hear more at some point? Many nascar teams are feeling pressures so this isnt anything new, but surprising maybe becasue its Jr's team?


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"What a tremendous blessing! You have come into our life just in time to defend our faith. We are growing from your great work. God bless you all."
"We run no risk of deceiving ourselves in considering a Superior Intelligence the author of all things, in referring to it those splendors of the heavens which aroused our thoughts; and finally we are ready to understand and accept the traditional formula: God, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth."


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Tom was born to Tom T. M. and Violet A. Mair on April 2, 1948, in Heber City. He was our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Tom was blessed to have a very special lady in his life, Margie Allison. Margie was both his partner and friend. She saw him through many years and filled his life with love, laughter and fun. Tom was known for his quick wit, the twinkle that always seemed to be in those classic Mair blue eyes, and his infectious grin that lit up the room. One of his favorite things in the world was spending time visiting with Gene Chatwin, both his brother-in-law and closest, dearest friend.
Tom is survived by his lifelong companion Margie Allison; daughter April (Rodger) Daley; grandsons Joshua, Nathaniel and Aaron; granddaughter Alexa. His sister Judy (Lee) Mair Lustilla; brother-in-law Gene Chatwin; many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Tom T. M. and Violet A. Mair; brother Tim Mair, and sister Sheila Mair Chatwin.
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April 3, 2013 —
The gas drilling debate continues as the documentary "FrackNation" will be screened at Cinema 6, 1199 Texas Palmyra Highway, in Honesdale. The free screenings will be on April 6 at 11:30 a.m., April 7 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Director Phelim McAleer will be at all the shows for a question-and-answer session following the screening.
Free tickets can be picked up at Trackside Restaurant in Honesdale; Cochecton Mills in Cochecton, NY; Dirlam Brothers Lumber, in Honesdale; Shelly's Restaurant, in Hamlin; and Cinema 6 in Honesdale.
"FrackNation," a pro-gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing documentary, was directed by McAleer, Ann McElhinney and Magdalena Segieda, and was created as a response to the anti-gas drilling documentary "Gasland," directed by Josh Fox.
It is an easy matter to find reviews praising and condemning both movies, and here are a few excerpts addressing "FrackNation." From John Anderson writing in Variety in January: "Those nursing the suspicion that Hollywood politics are awash in knee-jerk liberalism may well have their cynicism validated by 'FrackNation,' a counterargument to the outcry over the natural-gas retrieval process known as 'fracking' recently explored in Gus Van Sant's feature 'Promised Land.' But the more thoughtful and politics-oriented audience targeted by this well-reasoned film…will find plenty to chew over, including the possibility that perhaps all is not as simple as it seems in the world of nonrenewable energy.
"Josh Fox is clearly depicted as the villain in 'FrackNation,' from a 'Gasland' post-screening Q&A where Fox refuses to answer McAleer's simple questions, to a scene at Los Angeles' Hammer Museum where Fox literally flees the camera."
From Mark Olsen writing in the Los Angeles Times in January: "McAleer and McElhinney have previously directed two other documentaries attacking environmentalists, and by the time a talking head declares 'shale gas is a gift from God' and another describes the process as 'the miracle of the early 21st century,' it is fairly clear where 'FrackNation' is coming from.
"Despite its relatively brief running time and specific aim, 'FrackNation' is rather unfocused, hopping within moments from grilling a Delaware River Basin commissioner over 'Gasland' to speaking to an elderly pensioner in Poland about her energy bill. Moments of McAleer and his team being kicked out of an event or not allowed on someone's property are theatrical but irrelevant."
From Frank Scheck writing in the Hollywood Reporter in January: "McAleer makes the claim that the vast majority affected are actually in favor of fracking, including numerous testimonials from heartland figures who make such claims that it would 'maintain the natural beauty of the area.…'
"Whatever the truth of these claims, the film undercuts its convincingness with its hyperbolic approach. Indeed, the climactic montage—detailing the importance of energy to everything ranging from tap water to kidney transplants—makes 'Reefer Madness' seem subtle."
From Mark P. Mills writing in the National Review Online in January: "McAleer's gentle manner and Irish brogue are well-suited to this often emotionally charged issue. Still, at one point, McAleer is threatened with potential violence by a woman who has claimed her well water was contaminated by fracking but refuses to share with McAleer the Environmental Protection Agency test that showed otherwise…
"The issue for McAleer is not just the unreasonable alarmism on display, but its effect on the people who are denied the game-changing economic benefits whereverfracking is blocked.
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Brandon E. Davis, 30, is facing up to four years in prison after pleading innocent Monday in Rutland criminal court to felony marijuana possession and a misdemeanor charge of attempting to elude police.
On July 22, according to an affidavit filed with the court, Sgt. Christopher Barber with the Rutland City Police Department saw Davis drive east through the intersection of Main and Terrill streets at a high rate of speed.
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Earl Diddle loves traveling, unless it happens on the basketball court. Diddle began his lifelong career in basketball before he can remember. He took his first coaching job as head coach in his hometown of East Liverpool, Ohio, at the age of 23, coached men's basketball at Eastern New Mexico University for 10 years and coaches basketball to this day.
ENMU: I coached at ENMU from 1988 to 1998. I really enjoyed it. It was a wonderful school with wonderful people.
Being 23 and a head coach: It was really difficult. It was the most difficult thing I've ever done to go back to my hometown and coach high school basketball. Fortunately, I was very successful. I was with a teacher who taught me so I never felt equal. Getting cooperation from older coaches that I was in charge of was difficult. I was not quite equipped to handle it.
Play or coach: I prefer to play but I'm too old now. I tell my students I do the second best thing, coaching. Every day I go to my dream job. Not too many older coaches are still coaches. I'm a career coach. I always knew it. I'm a coach's coach.
Young students: I enjoy coaching younger kids. It stimulates my mind. I pride myself on being a good teacher of the game. I like to teach young players how to play. It's the most rewarding. I could care less about the wins and losses. I like the process of getting players better and teams better.
Off the court traveling: I have three daughters and I like to visit them. Two live in New York City and one lives in Boston.
Keeping connected: I like talking to ex-players. I've been in it long enough now to have players with children. I like to know what they're doing, how they're progressing. They all have questions on how to get their kids better at basketball. If you stay in it long enough, the people who you have touched, they realize you helped them and they call and want to talk about the things you thought they missed.
Suite life: I grew up in a three-story hotel. By the age of 8 I had a Ph.D. in life. I've seen a lot of stuff, the good and bad of it. At the hotel, I found my passion, hope and drive. Where there was none, I found it. Sometimes you don't have to look further than your front door.
Women vs. men: I have been coaching the women's basketball team at Howard College in Big Spring, Texas, for six years. The biggest difference between coaching men and women is that women are not men. That's the biggest difference, but it's not a bad thing. Women have to feel good to play good, men play good to feel good. There are a lot of dynamics with women; emotions, relationships. But I've never thought of teaching men again. I'm a better coach now. I'm a better presenter, more patient, a better teacher, better coach for it.
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On Wednesday, streaming giant Netflix transformed over 200 coffee
shops across the country into the iconic Luke's Diner, the fictional
eatery made famous in the 2000s-era hit Gilmore Girls. Baristas
donned aprons featuring the Luke's Diner logo. Custom signage –
including cardboard cutouts of Luke himself, played by actor Scott
Patterson – completed the illusion.
Fans of the show lined up bright and early to nab a free cup of joe,
decorated with special Luke's Diner sleeves. Hiding under the sleeve
were coffee-related quotes from the show's fast-talking, java-loving
The effort was part of an elaborate marketing strategy to drum up interest for next month's Netflix revival of the show, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
Reuniting Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel and other cast members, the
four-part series debuts November 25. Netflix's nationwide promotion also
had a social media element, with #LukesDiner trending on Twitter, and codes printed on the free custom coffee cups unlocking a special Snapchat filter for 24 hours.
This isn't the first time Netflix has turned to promotional products
to promote its original content. Earlier this year, the company gave out T-shirts, buttons and other swag bearing the slogan "FU '16" to promote the fourth season of House of Cards, in which corrupt politician Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey, schemes his way into the Oval Office
For almost a decade, the Tampa Bay Rays have called Tropicana Field
in St. Petersburg, FL, home. However, in recent years, attendance at the
stadium has steadily gone down. The stadium needs renovations, and,
though they show tremendous support for their home team, the majority of
Rays fans live more than 30 minutes away from Tropicana Field, making
it difficult for them to attend games regularly.
The Rays asked St. Petersburg's city council to allow the Major
League Baseball team to search for a new location within the Tampa/St.
Petersburg region to entice fans to return to the games. However, St.
Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and Chris Steinocher, president of St.
Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, wanted to persuade the Rays to stay
at Tropicana Field; so, in addition to offering renovation aid, the
summer-long "Baseball Forever" campaign was born.
Kriseman and Steinocher wanted to focus the campaign – which
incorporated more than 700 imprinted "Baseball Forever St. Pete"
T-shirts – on the St. Petersburg community, offering opportunities for
local businesses to grow.
Through word of mouth, city council members connected with a local
apparel decorator to design and imprint the baseball- and St.
Pete-themed tees. The designer of the shirt says he was thrilled to help
promote his hometown. "The mayor used this campaign to get the
community behind him and showcase the excellent market in St.
Petersburg," he says.
The screen-printed "Baseball Forever" unisex short-sleeve T-shirts
were given out at Sports Bar and Fan Fest, where the mayor spoke about
the campaign and its benefits to the community. Fans also garnered the
tees before and during baseball games.
The shirts became so popular that St. Petersburg's Chamber of
Commerce ordered more and started selling them at its St. Pete Store
& Visitor Center and best of all, it looks like the "Baseball
Forever" campaign has been working – the Rays have yet to leave the city
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Pet owners have to be extra careful during the summer months as their furry friends are more prone to go missing, drown in backyard pools or suffer from heat exhaustion after being left in parked vehicles.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) urges pet owners to prepare for such situations by downloading the Pet Safety App, which tracks lost pets and issues emergency alerts.
To entice downloads, the ASPCA, in conjunction with fashion and lifestyle blog MyBeautyBunny.com, is giving away a summer prize package full of promotional products. The package includes a tote bag, Frisbee, beach ball and towel – all emblazoned with the ASPCA logo – and a Subaru yoga mat.
The app provides a personalized missing pet recovery kit, including step-by-step instructions on how to search for a lost animal in a variety of circumstances. You can also build a lost pet digital flyer that can be shared instantly on social media channels. Additionally, you can store and manage your pet's critical health records and access advice on what to do with your pet before, during and after a major storm, even if there's no WiFi or data connectivity.
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Anyway, when he was exactly 17 weeks, he began being really fussy when feeding again, during the day only... he would feed just fine at night. I know that he is hungry, when I put him to the breast he does the motions for maybe 5 seconds and then acts as though I am torturing him. He pushes away from me and completely loses his temper. Sometimes with a long struggle I can get him to nurse eventually, but by that point he is hot and red and not at all happy, and neither am I. (It's also not helping my 3 year old DS either). This is not doing either of us any good. He still has wet (though not as many) and poo nappies.
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I am full time working mom. I used to pump 7 times a day and barely got 16-18 oz (that's how much my 11 week LO needs for daycare). However, lately I have been pumping less and getting the same amount. Today I pumped 3 times and I already have 16 oz. I plan on pumping once more for the day!!!
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Home List of Titles Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observations of type Ia supernovae at redshift 0.5: cosmological implications
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/56648
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- Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observations of type Ia supernovae at redshift 0.5: cosmological implications
- Author(s)
- Clocchiatti, Alejandro; Schmidt, Brian P.; Filippenko, Alexei V.; Challis, Peter; Coil, Alison L.; Covarrubias, R.; Diercks, Alan; Garnavich, Peter; Germany, Lisa; Gilliland, Ron; Hogan, Craig; Jha, Saurabh; Kirshner, Robert P.; Leibundgut, Bruno; Leonard, Doug; Li, Weidong; Matheson, Thomas; Phillips, Mark M.; Prieto, Jose L.; Reiss, David J.; Riess, Adam G.; Schommer, R.obert; Smith, R. Chris; Soderberg, Alicia; Spyromilio, Jason; Stubbs, Christopher; Suntzeff, Nicholas B.; Tonry, John L.; Woudt, Patrick
- Abstract
- We present observations of the Type I Supernovae (SNe) 1999M, 1999N, 1999Q, 1999S, and 1999U, at redshiftz z ≈ 0.5. They were discovered in early 1999 with the 4.0 m Blanco telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory by the High-z Supernova Search Team (HZT) and subsequently followed with many ground-based telescopes. SNe 1999Q and 1999U were also observed with the Hubble Space Telescope. We computed luminosity distances to the new SNe using two methods and added them to the high-z Hubble diagram that the HZT has been constructing since 1995. The new distance moduli confirm the results of previous work. Atz ≈ 0.5, luminosity distances are larger than those expected for an empty universe, implying that a "cosmological constant," or another form of "dark energy," has been increasing the expansion rate of the universe during the last few billion years. Combining these new HZT SNe la with our previous results and assuming a ΛCDM cosmology, we estimate the cosmological parameters that best fit our measurements. For a sample of 75 low-redshift and 47 high-redshift SNe la with MLCS2k2 (Jha and coworkers) luminosity calibration we obtain ΩM = 0.79 +0.15/-0.18 and Ω∧ = 1.57 +0.24/-0.32 (1 σ uncertainties) if no constraints are imposed, or ΩM = 0.29 +0.06/-0.05 if ΩM + Ω∧ = 1 is assumed. For a different sample of 58 low-redshift and 48 high-redshift SNe Ia with luminosity calibrations done using the PRES method (a generalization of the Δm15 method), the results are ΩM = 0.43 +0.17/-0.19 and Ω∧ = 1-18 +0.27/-0.28 (1 σ uncertainties) if no constraints are imposed, or ΩM = 0.18 -0.04+0.05 if ΩM + Ω∧ = 1 is assumed.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 642, no. 1 I (2006), pp. 1-21
- Publication year
- 2006
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- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences; 020110 Stellar Astronomy and Planetary Systems
- Keyword(s)
- Cosmology; Distance scale; HST; Hubble Space Telescope; Luminosity distance; Redshift; Stars; Supernovae
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Publisher URL
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Chicago Term is an academic immersion in one of the most culturally diverse, dynamic and renowned cities in the country. You'll use Chicago as your classroom, performing research and completing internships that complement your major.
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The benefits of Chicago Term include extensive internship options. A Chicago-based internship is not required but it is highly encouraged. The city offers many opportunities to gain skills and build your résumé at businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The College's Office of Career Development can help you locate appropriate internship sites that may jumpstart career experiences and options.
You'll have the option to live in downtown Chicago or commute via the Metra train between Naperville and Union Station in Chicago. If you choose to live in the city, you can experience a new way of life that is similar to studying abroad, but only a short distance from Naperville. Students share a modern, four-bedroom apartment in the Greektown neighborhood.
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Electrum Project
Electrum is
a sculpture that employs lightning as the major component. Real lightning
, which is very rarely seen up close, has the ability to focus and
clear the mind. The work stands 38 feet tall and is essentially a
column with a sphere on the top. Concealed within the sculpture is
a 130,000 watt Tesla Coil. The Tesla Coil is the largest of its kind
in the world. Lightning discharges up to fifty feet in length emanate
in all directions from the top of the sphere.
Electrum project is a collaboration between Greg Leyh, high voltage
engineer from Lightning on Demand (LOD) in San Francisco, and Eric
Orr, sculptor. Leyh represents the scientific aspect that
has allowed Orr to manifest a work of art that is singular in its
power to transform the moment. Orr has combined primary materials
in a number of his water and fire sculptures. The Electrum sculpture
is an evolution of Orr's work towards absolute simplicity. The sculpture
has the sense of pure industrial strength art. The viewer is bathed
in the raw force of nature.
was commissioned by a prominent New Zealand art patron. The work was
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Date: Saturday, June 28, 2014–Sunday, October 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM–05:00 PM
Composed of approximately twenty manuscripts and objects, Seeing Music
explores music in its relationship with philosophy, religion, and the arts
during the Middle Ages, when musical harmony and dissonance were
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Date: Monday, August 11, 2014–Friday, August 15, 2014
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Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday but is expected to be ready for the team's season opener Sept. 9.
Urlacher, 34, has not practiced since July 31 because of soreness and swelling in his left knee. He injured the knee in last season's final game against Minnesota, but he thought he was 100 percent healthy by the time he arrived to training camp at Olivet Nazarene University.
Instead, Urlacher was forced to the sidelines after only a few light practices. He said Sunday that he would be ready by the season opener and did not want to jeopardize his status for that game by rushing his return to practice.
Although it's common for athletes to have a knee scoped via arthroscopic surgery, the bigger question surrounding Urlacher is whether he will be healthy enough to play 16 games this season. The Bears have reloaded their offense in hopes of making a run at the Super Bowl, but their chances to reach the playoffs would suffer without their longtime defensive leader.
The Bears will practice at 2 p.m. today, followed by a day off Wednesday.
-Tom Musick