text:
Mar 18, 2014|
Mut and Merloni discuss Sox OF Grady Sizemore and the difficult decision John Farrell will have to make when it comes to the Opening Day roster.
Transcript - Not for consumer use. Robot overlords only. Will not be accurate.
And the pitches hit deep to left backed by the wall this one's gonna catch some green it -- off the wall wrapped up by. And -- more there with a pop up slide running very well that double. Took Grady Sizemore is three for four today he has eight hits now into what they want spring training at bats as he drives one hopper left field wall. Let's start their today shall we Butler 937 WEEI lot to -- about LB studio next Powell talked patriots. While his Vince Wilfork thing we mentioned yesterday. There is a -- reason why they don't do something here -- -- soon they're done in free agency in terms of big names that might signal they're done. There's not a Vince decision here very soon that will come your way a couple of hours from now but you heard -- their Joker state talked about a he he did not say the most. I'll say is prophetic but maybe the best way to sum up Grady Sizemore Karl Ravitch. I gets that distinction after what he said on the ESPN. Telecast yesterday quote for -- has taken from a couple Red Sox fans on Twitter. Who were tweeting about the Red Sox game yesterday. -- said Grady Sizemore is the story of the day he is quickly becoming. The story of the spring. When he said that he didn't mean Red Sox but -- I agree he met baseball spring training OK and I listen I'm as skeptical. As anybody nobody is glass half empty is me for God's sakes I get up and it's. And as a threat of rain on the red -- sucks yeah but you are. At times emotional reaction -- -- but at eight but reactionary to something I see it is good and just all -- -- -- just once in awhile I've I admit that I admit that I get overly emotional overreaction or to twice today. So I it was hard for me to get excited can deal with that we'd seen from Grady Sizemore was oh I don't know. Years of injury hit back to 2008 the my reaction going into the year when a couple weeks ago we opened the show talking about size warts like blitzes. This is way too early. To be talking about -- sides and it was. Will we discussed a couple weeks ago it was more of on the line you know not much going on spring training and number -- just making annual layer of the possibility. It long shot. -- possibility in what it could mean. You know with what thirteen games to go. And end game happy to be ESPN last night yesterday or modern day in the -- that he did have not just offensively but defensively. It is now. Becoming real discussion. And it should be because of a couple things first of all it starts with the way he's playing. And this is a guy that. Yesterday the place in the feel like try to get you see that the highlight eventually exceed afterwards later on legit. Crashing into the wanted to -- all match was. You know legit and walk away with a -- from it obviously does not there was no hesitation. And it never is with him he just pop right out. I mean guy and he said he my guess is having you use comically when you play within their Cleveland. He's Islamic plays like that -- united athletic. Freakish death protocols in the win type player when I talked to him down a -- Myers. -- SE where he was -- I've seen in awhile and obviously hasn't been in uniform. In a while. Yeah that was one thing you said securely I don't know how to slow down. You know you know I don't know how to knuckle there and go all out that obese up there will be challenging for me and and for them because of the don't wanna slow me down -- that I can't play like that you know that. And -- throw so yesterday. If you're wondering you know is this guy what's on his body how's it feel any used to impeach Clinton into walls. And it come back -- really cared about it was like a wakeup call it will it go and slowed down because completely out diving for a ball left center again in the -- yet. You know. There's just that's how we place. It's it's like Shane Victorino -- -- -- of their ballots in the wall left and right hurt his rib and this guy's back is bothered his ribs bother bullets do Eagles running into law again the next day it's just some guys that. It's that's how they play and that's -- two level. And that's what you've seen in in glimpses here this year from at the plate. It's also been pretty refreshing he's eight for 21 now I I. I hesitate to quote any spring training -- But a guy coming off a monster layoff like this is stepping in MBA for 21. With only one strikeout. See a lot of pitches when he's gotten the plate showing plate discipline. And having at bats and is a great Colbern hitting coach wanted to hitting coach -- Victor Rodriguez saying he's getting better every single at bat it's fine tuning things. And it's not just the -- that the average the gaudy average it's the idea that -- two year layoff. He's eight for 21 that shocked the hell does not even it's not even the numbers you know the eight for 21 because he could be -- -- could be four for 21. You know four hits four balls drop by the guys catching dive employees whatever it is it's spring training I don't look at spring training numbers you'll look at the at bats. You know in in spring training you don't mind lining out all over the field. That you could be one for you first fifteen. And you get line out all the the field that's a good spring training. -- big -- in -- -- regular season starts you don't want that to get the lakers out of the way to couple broken bat singles is about numbers. When spring training it's about good at bats to -- seeing pitchers have a good swings -- at two strikes filed off some pitches to strike out that's okay. Really it's just about equality. At -- quality contact in can't be helpful for fall with. For broken bat single to get jammed each and every time that not exactly great day. Might look good when everybody -- next -- paper written -- and spring training. It's more about the approach. The fact he's swinging the bat well as far as numbers go that's one thing but when you see him he doesn't look lost he doesn't look got its missed two years. He looks like -- -- control his at bats you know his -- scene pitches he's getting deep he's worked in account he's barrel in baseball it's it's. He doesn't he skipped a beat the forget about the numbers the -- looks all I think that's what really impressed. Well and we had a Jonny Gomes quotes from last week it was John morose he for fox sports got Gomes pulled aside based CC looks like the guy that. I remember. And yesterday at the same sort of thing -- AJ -- and others in the Red Sox clubhouse all saying. It is looks like Grady Sizemore and one player -- picky but his name to it but holds one of the reporters. He looked like a fifteen million dollar player out there. So you've seen these -- -- -- it was that if a -- David Ortiz -- -- 1520 million dollars next year. -- a course rob Bradford writes the story hearkens back to. The glory year and that would be and they were glory years plural but the last of the glory years for Grady Sizemore just 2008. The last year he says he was healthy. 268. 33 home runs ninety RBIs. 157. Games that year. Was an all star was tenth in the MVP voting gold glove silver slugger. And hopper Jack any of those things for Grady Sizemore but is plains spring training. Has allowed people in and around the Red Sox now to start referencing that year as the last year side and days. Forever and that's why you know you can talk about the potential that he hasn't. And the player that he was. You know from the beginning in this by no means is so well done I mean the risk is gone in this still -- you still -- be careful with them. But the thing is that when you missed two years. Oh it's not like you come back. I think it would -- player. And you have some serious injury to your body in nearly 23 years old -- backing a point 26 X three years off. The timing of the sport itself might take awhile but you're still young you -- 31 year result. It was not 35. Is now 37. Try to do this thing again is 31. So they're taken a year off. The basically the last injury he had 2012. September of 2012 was that second micro fracture surgery on his frightening. -- missing all thirteen. Having that offseason to be okay now strength in rehab the rest of the entire body because that the list. Of things he's head. Is is unbelievable open down his body. He's still young. And now it's about getting back into playing shape and so -- camp he's looked like he said in normal camp. Really coming Dustin Pedroia supreme on today's -- -- -- third day off. There's an -- maybe a play three in a row maybe -- well as well but so far spent and it's been a normal camper Grady Sizemore. It's been normal camp and it's it's he gets in other tests -- normal here this week he's not gonna play today the Yankees and Red Sox will play. I'm at 1 o'clock. You know -- the second time in spring training he's played two consent like this I think is the third. Because I think one day UN played a minor league game the following day. Wasn't a big league game but for Grady Sizemore it was actually being on the field again five innings so it was. So it's actually maybe the third time the question is is. You know the first time you look back to back it was you -- seven innings and they get to a Pat's apartment 33 innings so and got him off the field. So the next time you -- it was the seven innings and in five innings in a minor league game of the start bumping this thing up. Say OK well maybe you play Wednesday play in -- and nine. We go eight babysit last thinks will be whatever you go to nine and then you come back and play another game four at bats. One -- routes like. This might be too much and I can't always except pushed it and because -- -- -- things -- stupid enough to just keep going. Tonight we are that was save me so fast that was it for us and actually -- -- Actual duels. -- -- -- Here's the thing with greater than or any we're talking about -- a couple weeks back you already so Sizemore is healthy and -- starts in a field. If Grady says -- help he's the best offered you have. Date period you know it and if he's healthy and any kind of what he'd looked like in the past which would showing right now -- be the most productive offered you have. But you can't get ahead yourself. This is still if if the Red Sox. Ever get that point I do believe -- down if that shook your time early on camp I do believe the plan was almost to extend this guy a little bit. Maybe not be ready for opening day of extend him into April. And let him get his legs underneath and this wasn't about April opening day. You know it doesn't matter. You know we put goals on opening day Carl Crawford political opening day and casino -- Tommy John surgery -- -- whatever was in the elbow shut him down everything was bothering him. We don't wanna put goals on anything opening day means nothing. You wanna get this guy back and healthy. I think it originally it was no timetables. If he's ready in May he's ready in May -- and it also be a they still have to be careful as good he looks if they ever feel like they are rushing this kid. You know into playing more days in the should the nets and they need to slow it down again regardless of the opening -- round a corner or not well. I'm based on the assumption that he in the next thirteen days he proves the cut. He's gonna play back to back Wednesday Thursday I would assume -- -- creek we have wrong the next step after that would be. Back to back to back and actually play in three games in a row will -- be me UB. If -- goes Wednesday Thursday he goes like you know 89 innings and goes -- gives you seven fall. They need a day off and then he may be a three hero who knows maybe he goes three now. And deductible back to back but I would rule out that one trip I think that against the Phillies. Show up and show me you can take the field the next day. Almost like -- shall -- third day. You play two games back to back come -- the next day -- like you're gonna play well again and give me three innings give me two at bats and at leadoff spot. You know just get your body can you give your body prepared for third day in a row. In Angola -- a couple of bats and then we each week we -- you know give the next day off. I would be shocked at all if given how good he's looked. If I know the same back to back -- -- Thursday he doesn't play on Friday gives you a show me appearance receiving his body you think they're. Enough time is so there's thirteen games let -- perjury is not gonna play peso had their comedic twelve games and thirteen days left in spring training essentially as a paper Sizemore. Is that enough time to prove it either wake has right now it feels like he's contract to play and be your opening day center fielder. But the season does start two weeks from yesterday. So is there enough time to figure that out I -- that that's that's my only question about any of this. Because I think the Red Sox will do exactly what you just that there's any setback even half. 880s some judge of a setback. They'll be cautious with him and I understand sit there isn't. Why wouldn't be your opening day center fielder I just I wouldn't see a reason why because you'll AP's if -- -- a -- between now march 31. It just being overly cautious with them I would say it's not worth seeking -- just as likely get hurt -- pocket managing him. They could be -- on the Red Sox opening day roster. Yup I don't see what the benefit would be if he hits every single one of these markers and it comes have a -- between now march 31. What's the benefit if there's no setback. So starting richer polite. Like he goes down their guardian manageable little bit may go to -- Bailey junior plays for two weeks and. Because once the bell rings you play. And you know. Plans how many times have we seen plans just shredded. Ripped up over the first plan was Michael. We're spring training Michael barely run few years back. It that bad -- was a back injury year of the growing effort it would a lot more desperate training Rico and even jaw again and even a jock and they -- -- was gonna play this guy. You know couple days a -- in the day off an April poll of 45 days off general it was may. And he had again day off yet are we to make played every game at the inning alive because it up to a bad start. You know you have a plan of Grady Sizemore. To and we -- we got to play this guy want the a three days tops and then day off. And you start off one and 20 in Grady steal five for twelve. With a couple bombs -- election. A play in game four. We are we at the fifth days off an open game for. You know -- you lose that next you know he set up to a six and you find yourself playing very Ali gays because you try to win ball games and he's playing at a high level. He knows it. The thing is you know it's hard so hard not to be down there and and whispered of people talking to people see was as it is it like it's -- -- say I don't at all there's enough time for him to prove that he is healthy enough. To be on this roster every day you know what does it take what is John -- have to see. This you have to -- three full games. It's -- feels the next day. That before he got to play 45 days a week or five days a week. This roster implications. Of big time -- get to coming up here you know me if you can play five days a week. -- What does it means that three days on day off. -- play three days like that B six and seven days -- get away with that is that what he has to show you. So if you're here in that physically he's fine. You know and really mentally it's like this guy's not even rehabbing his attacks to point out he's no longer rehabbing he's -- training if he's really at that point. And yes he should be -- it absolutely should be ready. You give me two full games -- shall we on the third day eventually before results and done with thirteen games to go give me three games in a row spring training. -- should be ready. Which would mean a lot of things have made him an opening day center field in my opinion it would mean the Red Sox -- decision and visiting with their roster if the Red Sox jumped from the training staff. In the back of their mind ever feel the talking degrading all or talking to -- to whoever it is decision makers ever feel that the word you know rushing greedy back. Is in there that any -- I don't agree with you -- not a boat April it march 31. It's not. This is opening day's big for us one -- Up big for them mean it means a lot its opening day about having the player plays much. Possible this year is more important. Let's come back in and get your thoughts and Grady Sizemore start here which you have merit Satterfield would be more cautious with him and start the triple -- gave Jackie Bradley junior. An opportunity 61777979837. Is your phone number 617. 77979378. PP text line is 37937. Nick kfar wrote about one of the options here. Last publics of the Red Sox if Sizemore. Does make the opening day roster on the keys not that the one thing right Sox cannot do. Even if Sizemore makes his opening day roster will talk about that with your phone calls next Sports Radio WEEI. Drive to left center failed back those -- -- the -- -- -- separate -- it -- pick not top man. That ball is not very I was slicing away probably Grady Sizemore was having an absolutely sensational -- you know. -- hard to his right. To go full -- I'd rather hit the ground and I came straight up and fired a strike there are rare in the kind of spot. He'll let him pitch right there pitching he puts very good swings on pitches. In its. Maybe a little bit of -- flashback to. How good Grady was for -- years. Joker -- on a called a John Ferrell -- big day for Grady Sizemore yesterday. Start with the big club -- -- start of a AAA and nurse -- along 61777979837. AT&T text line. At 379837. Barring any hiccup on start -- Satterfield opening day against Baltimore in Baltimore. Eyes the way and approach a text on the eighteenth -- text while of this war. Hi hi it's baseball texture says. Not asking him to play football or basketball baseball. Is not that strenuous the Textron at 379370. OK OEU must say that that's fine but it is that it is a grind. Baseball I can't speak to like Lou can but baseball is every day for six month Umar media Grady Sizemore. Has not played at a high level since 2008. This is not your normal run of the -- 31 year old CU going to be. You've got to be careful when it comes to Sizemore there's an everyday grind to baseball and to compare the football basketball wouldn't do that. But it's a different on every day grind when it comes to base. -- the issue with -- let's just every day. Every -- -- problem that they would do with Grady and obviously the guy doesn't know anything as far as criticized Wie is what he's been through. The strange thing Booker and you look at it going into 2008. He played 382 consecutive games. -- there was vacated span of you know -- a couple of seasons to at least play every single day. It happened in April that you sprain an ankle missed a game so that streak broke. Now. It's starting 2009. Okay he plays in the World Baseball Classic. He leads the classic early because growing in Texas for probably a stupid which you know how much I love the world baseball classy guys just -- -- not ready for. Three plays that you -- the -- -- in his groin injury all year long come September is the issues with his left elbow. Indians are out of it they shut it down you surgery his left elbow in a week after -- -- left double he has sports hernia surgery on on on the growing that. You've dealt with all year long so that's the first situation. Offseason on nine left elbow surgery sport turn. 2010. He comes back -- 33 games micro fracture surgery left. Mrs. All of that year comes back you know misses part of 2011. Parts of April. -- on the DL right knee contusion July back on the DL had to get his knee scope right knee scope. Miss some time at 2011. Shortly after that after that scope that he -- field as the second. Sports hernia surgery. Now he's done for the year that he comes back in 2012. During spring training. As minor back surgery. In 2012. Misses the entire year in September. Of that year as micro fracture surgery on his right knee. -- talk about a guy from 2009. The 2012. Has surgery his left elbow. Back surgery. To sports hernia. And TM micro fracture surgery on both knees. So it's is not just anybody this is a guy whose body just fell apart for three years just completely fell apart after beam. The -- 382 consecutive games. Which isn't really done in the game of baseball anymore nobody plays -- 62 if they do there is a DH -- first baseman or you know. It's a political the Iron Man when they play 11 seasonal -- sixty senate feel that that's a -- -- 82 consecutive games just bouncy well and that's why look. OK Nick Faldo has written about this and did the road were always baseball sites it is interest that Mike Carp -- interest and other players in the Red Sox roster. Even if Sizemore makes the opening day roster and Jackie Bradley you start tripling. The worst than the Red Sox could do. Is trade off one of the -- and self fielders it's the worst thing they can do because in the back of their mind. They have the plan for the contingency of your Grady Sizemore. Might hit one of those bombs you just talked about again. That's why it's if he's healthy any any the next two weeks is like the first two weeks your spring training. I take what I can get from -- noted that any moment based on his injury history. And it's not for L lack of trying -- get back this guy has taken a year off plus to make sure he's at this position. But there's a chance that he just gets hurt again. Any -- significant about a time. You can trade my car -- can't -- not the critic can't trade Gomes you have to send the young player you probably have a lot of hope for an Jackie Bradley junior. Back to -- to start the year. If you -- -- to carry six outfielders we get a carry two left fielder's victory you know. Grady Sizemore and Mike Carp can maybe play a little bit left. Started the year they get him a ball boy it's not a bad thing if you're the Boston Red Sox might be days where Sizemore sits in victory goes and Satterfield. And he got to work it left and right by the way. Chamber thrills not quite out of the woods yet but -- figure could be Jackie Bradley junior on the opening day roster -- chain victory know. Started the year on the DL help close that Doria -- comes in the camp. Any shut down early the strength in his core. He does that is -- thumb injuries in Carolina. You know he's got beat by beat up right now he's still he's only playing four games he's two for nine. It like you said I mean this world what's the state of of seeing Victor Reno. If these giant -- right fielder every day is the place Ener1 greedy old Lebanese days off -- goes back to rate field. Is a -- again on -- spring training yet able to get 1213 games left. So what's the state of Shane Victorino. You know is their chance that something happens with this guy Indy start you with both Grady end Jackie because shades not ready to go. You know when you -- vote sending Jackie Bradley down I think idea you'd like to have both these guys roster but that is the issue. I don't do at least at the trading Mike Carp. Tell me what you -- -- we can't get much. I wouldn't I don't think it's worth but what the what you would get in return for trading away your depth -- I'll feel like Major League outfield depth knowing that Sizemore. Has a chance to get hurt. It doesn't make sense to flip that I would rather start the year Shane Victorino on the DL. And -- Jackie Bradley junior year. Sizemore and economic Gomes on the roster that the reason why an address -- -- victory knows healthy human one both of monitors because you still want ticket player. You know it which if you're about to make this movements egregious starting center fielder Jack he's AAA. You have to know for shore -- and give -- 340s general. And by that I mean day off and another three -- four so you're talking about playing six games in 78 days yeah you need to know that. You know and and will they have enough time to figure that out lawsuit 61777979837. Your phone number to your calls dance and made it. Talking about Grady Sizemore but eluded him. Why are you guys that I won again. Great self rule you play you know -- will he tell them that he's written any need to break. If it's minor -- no I don't think you will but I think he's been to enough. That at this your -- he knows his body. Did I think that he. He knows -- series of maybe what's not you know the normal aches and pains that give his knees just -- both knees it's only baseball no big deal with as a sharp pain he's felt before. The F up and I think that he would. Okay oh well. I was wondering like you know he's the -- of the year off you'll see him rather than just all five months you don't. CDs and don't you think that little -- and benefits for the rest his body tool to actually. You know from plane to -- baseball probably -- he ate a lot of up. -- that whole body cute sweet pool so maybe maybe that as a benefit so. Yeah you would think you know but I'm looking at near his body. You know a 2012 again spring training it minor back surgery in play all year long and in September of that year micro fracture surgery frightening. So he had back surgery 2012. Animals office -- didn't do much woke up in September to micro fracture surgery and frightening. Took sitting down -- -- that rightly so but I had to point me he does in September. You know 2010 -- micro fracture took eleven months and get back on that field and play a big league game. In September 2012. He chose not to -- of the team at thirteen because appeal accused ready. Probably would've been ready by August September anyway. But you would think this offseason health wise. You know he was healthy enough to play a year removed from micro fracture surgery and had a healthier offseason the built so. This offseason he probably felt the best he's felt long time. All right one more question. Arm. -- on. Located article that I'm. Do you think that and I can't pick a better where you think fragile is audio architect of the plate so. I think he plays hard but everybody by different I don't think keys he is a big difference between having a you know. Brittle body of fragile body of one word at north they want to hear that a bottom. I think he plays -- he's a tough kid but yet everybody's by different. You know there's there's certainly had a -- just everybody's bottle body is different -- explainable there's a certain level of cup this to me. Glued to come back from two micro fracture micro fracture surgery like guys talk about having one. He had it done twice. And he worked his ass off to come back can be healthy for this year. If he -- I think he talked about this right when he -- that there were some teams that showed interest the end of last year he said rather than Russian -- sign for August September. I'm gonna take the entire year Rauf told -- going in. -- make sure I'm ready for 2014. And he appears to have done that in a -- detectors and and a Twitter. Seacoast patriot patriot brought his name up to Rocco Baldelli. I understand that it's and held -- center fielder hurt. -- bill is never close the player Grady Sizemore was in -- Ida -- but he never had those years that that Sizemore at the Major League level do you look at -- more as a baseball reference page. Three time all star. Three times MVP top twelve. In a four times MVP top 252 times gold glove a silver slugger -- always great. But before he ever got a chance after that rookie of the year third place -- came back in at least 22 years old you -- -- to eighty in the didn't play the entire 2005 season and was never. Ever the same player after he never had -- he showed a little glimpse of it. Sizemore for two or three years with consider one of the better outfielders if not the best center fielder in American league for awhile. -- -- of the dream a little bit -- why go -- talent on the same. Glimpses of what could have been you know you actually saw with Grady. Grady Sizemore. You know you falls into the category of you know Rob Gronkowski. Is he soft. Danny Amendola -- she saw that all people feel that he has I don't think years I think is tough just that sometimes bodies react differently. You know. Everybody's body's built differently -- you know I might have stronger ligaments in my -- my -- might bend a certain way and I can recover from it you might blow your ratio up. The vice Versa. Right my shoulder might whack some might might make do something -- -- my shoulder up as my sockets are shallow -- yours aren't amused everybody's body's at different. In the Grady Sizemore the -- been through a ton. Sergio in the elbow surgery and back to sports hernia is to Michael fractious surged on each knee and -- one and each Niemi just. He's been through a ton. And that's why as good as he looks right now they have to fight that. And they have the really determine is this real you know -- is this or is this because we can claim once every other day we're seeing it. Can we play him three or four days -- -- and still see it and keep them healthy. That's -- tomorrow and Thursday noon Friday becomes a very important days once again. Off for Grady Sizemore 61777979837. Your phone number eighteen tee -- line is 3793. Since start of a AAA and an instance where I gotta tell you I I was wrong about supplement comes to Stephen Drew we'll talk about that next Sports Radio WEEI.


text:
As a student looking for opportunities, you may qualify for some extra financial support for tuition in the next semester. If you have an interest in one of the STEM fields, and you are thinking of attaining a STEM degree in the next three years, you have access to fantastic scholarship opportunities. One of them is Texas Woman's University's (TWU) Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM) Program. This special TWU scholarship program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and targets STEM majors, with preference given to sophomores, to build a strong cohort of STEM scholars at TWU. The cohort will be closely mentored and advised to take a sequence of STEM courses which will lead to a Certificate in QUANTITATIVE/COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES.
Current funding for the TWU S-STEM program is through a four-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The the title and the grant reference for the current TWU S-STEM is: "Quantitative and Analytical Sciences for Academic Reinforcement and Success (QuASARS)" - NSF grant number 1154394
TWU was awarded its first S-STEM grant in August 2008 and this grant continues to support S-STEM scholars. The title and the grant reference for this S-STEM award is: "Scholarships for Undergraduates: Focus on Computational Biology" - NSF grant number 0806963
These programs will provide scholarships in amounts up to $10,000/yr to students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields that wish to pursue a STEM career path and also demonstrate both academic potential and financial need.
Applications are currently being accepted for scholarship awards for FALL 2016. Completed applications (including TWO letters of recommendation) must be received by July 1, 2016 for consideration for an award in FALL 2016.
The STEM fields are:
- biological sciences (excluding medicine and other clinical fields)
- physical sciences, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and materials science
- mathematical sciences
- computer and information sciences
- geosciences
- engineering
- technology areas associated with the preceding fields (for example: biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology, etc.)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Louisville Cardinals sophomore guard Kevin Ware suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in televised sports history on Sunday night. His team, however, went on to win the game and made sure to bring the good news (and the Midwest Regional trophy) to Ware's bedside on Sunday night.
There's also more good news, less 24 hours after the incident and one surgery later,Ware has been able to move around his Indianapolis hospital room with the help of crutches.
The University of Louisville's sports medicine director, Fred Hina, told the Courier-Journal Monday morning that though Ware's recovery will be lengthy, the injury should not end his career.
Ware's teammates have been posting pictures to different social media sites. Check out some of the updates below.
[View the story "Kevin Ware's teammates went to visit him in the hospital" on Storify]


text:
Ancient Temple Uncached by Archaeologists Near Jerusalem
An ancient temple and cache of sacred vessels uncovered by Israeli archaeologists provides rare evidence of rituals held outside Jerusalem about 2,700 years ago, Israel Antiquities Authority said.
The cache includes fragments of chalices and pottery figurines of heads with curling hair as well as harnessed animals. It was found near a large structure with a wide east- facing entrance that conforms to traditional temple construction in the ancient Near East, the Authority said in an e-mailed statement.
The finds are "evidence for the existence of temples and ritual enclosures in the Kingdom of Judah in general and in the Jerusalem region in particular, prior to religious reforms throughout the kingdom at the end of the monarchic period which abolished all ritual sites, concentrating practices solely at the Temple in Jerusalem," the Authority said.
The current excavation adds understanding to the site, west of Jerusalem, that archaeologists have been investigating since the early 1990s.
In the past, archaeologists proposed identifying the dig as the biblical settlement "Mozah" that's mentioned in the Book of Joshua, in part due to the discovery of a building with storehouses and silos that led them to believe the site was used to store Jerusalem's grain supplies.
"The find of the sacred structure, together with the accompanying cache of sacred vessels, and especially the significant coastal influence evident in the anthropomorphic figurines, still require extensive research," the Authority said.
To contact the reporter on this story: Gwen Ackerman in Jerusalem at firstname.lastname@example.com
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Andrew J. Barden at email@example.com


text:
The Windsor Lancers grabbed two of three WESPY nominations for team of the year and are also well represented among nominees for male and female athlete of the year.
Winners in all categories will be announced April 9 at the annual awards dinner at the Caboto Club featuring Ken Dryden as the keynote speaker.
The WESPYs annually honour the top male and female athletes, teams, coaches and administrators in the Windsor/Essex county area.
The Windsor Lancers' women's basketball team, the St. Clair College men's baseball team and the Lancers' men's track and field team are the finalists for team of the year.
Lancer track alum Melissa Bishop, Lancer basketball's Miah-Marie Langlois and golf's Alyssa Getty are finalists for female athlete of the year.
Two-sport star Tyler Pope-Ferguson (golf, hockey), Lancer football's Jordan Brescacin and Herman/ Windsor Legion track star Brandon McBride are the finalists for male athlete of the year.
Finalists for the Mickey Renaud Captain's Award for leadership are Jeff Rivait, Windsor Clippers lacrosse, Kelly Rizea, St. Clair basketball, and Matt Beaudoin, LaSalle Vipers hockey.
Athletes of the year will also be honoured in swimming, golf, boxing, athletes with disabilities, hockey, volleyball, track and field, basketball, football, baseball, horsemen, wrestling, fastball and figure skating.
Four individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics in the area will also be honoured that night.
Angela Calamita and Dennis Palamides will receive the Knobby Knudsen Volunteer of the Year award and Linda Bourdeau and Bob Turner will receive Legacy Awards.
[pn_facebook_like /]
Female Knobby Knudsen Volunteer of the Year – Angela Calamita
Male Knobby Knudsen Volunteer of the Year – Dennis Palamides
Female Legacy Award – Linda Bourdeau
Male Legacy Award – Bob Turner
Mickey Renaud Captain's Award (Leadership)
Jeff Rivait – Windsor Clippers
Kelly Rizea – St. Clair College
Matt Beaudoin – LaSalle Vipers
Coach of the Year
Steve Vagnini – Windsor Stars Soccer
Chantal Vallee – Windsor Lancers
Dave Cooper – St. Clair College
Team of the Year
Windsor Lancers Women's Basketball
St. Clair College Men's Baseball
Windsor Lancers Men's Track & Field
Executive of the Year
Dartis Willis – Windsor Express
Dean Lapierre – Windsor Minor Hockey
Tom LaPorte – Riverside Minor Baseball
Female Athlete of the Year
Melissa Bishop – Windsor Alumni
Miah-Marie Langlois – Windsor Lancers
Alyssa Getty – Kingsville Golf & CC
Male Athlete of the Year
Tyler Pope-Ferguson – Pointe West GC/Essex 73's
Jordan Brescacin – Windsor Lancers
Brandon McBride – W.F. Herman SS/Windsor Legion
Andrew Binder – Windsor Essex Swim Team
Aaron Rode – Windsor Essex Swim Team
Cody Lavoie – Windsor Essex Swim Team
Bryce Evon – Roseland Golf Club
Tyler Pope-Ferguson – Pointe West Golf Club
Jordan Hutchings – Kingsville Golf & CC
Athletes with Disabilities
Mike LaRochelle – Windsor Bulldogs
David Grenier – Essex Ice Bullets
Tim Ekert – Windsor Bulldogs
Josh Cameron – Border City Boxing Club
Samir Adnan El-Mais – Border City Boxing club
Justin Hocko – Rough Boxing
Kerby Rychel – Windsor Spitfires
Matt Beaudoin – LaSalle Vipers
Alex Seguin – Leamington Flyers
Gabe Burlacu – St. Joseph's Catholic High School
Will Alexander – Windsor Lancers
Manik Jandoria – Holy Names Catholic High School
Track & Field
Andrew DeGroot – St. Clair College
Matt Walters – Windsor Lancers
Brandon McBride – W.F. Herman SS/Windsor Legion
Lien Phillip – Windsor Lancers
Josh Collins – Windsor Lancers
Mychal Mulder – Catholic Central High School
Mike Watson – Windsor Lancers
Brian Santos – St. Clair College
Anthony Santilli – Windsor Stars
Frank Renaud – Essex Ravens
Jaydon Gauthier – W.F. Herman SS
Jordan Brescacin – Windsor Lancers
Bob McIntosh
Ron Adams
Bill Kirkpatrick
Rob Cooper – St. Clair College
Brett Siddall – Windsor Selects
Kevin Mailloux – Windsor Stars
Hasan Hawilo – Windsor Wrestling Club
Kyle Hill – Essex Wrestling Club
Andrew McKenzie – Windsor Wrestling Club
Hannah Oswald – Windsor Essex Swim Team
Emily Marginean – Windsor Essex Swim Team
Kylie Masse – Windsor Essex Swim Team
Alyssa Getty – Kingsville Golf & CC
Heather MacKenzie – St. Clair College
Erica Rivard – Beachgrove Golf & CC
Sara Kox – St. Clair College
Bella Habuda – Tecumseh Warriors/Belle River DHS
Giulia Barile – St. Anne Catholic High School
Kim Moroun – Belle River DHS
Roshanna Matthews – St. Joseph's Catholic High School
Katie Breault – General Amherst Secondary School
Jessica Clemencon – Windsor Lancers
Jaylin VandeBovenkamp – General Amherst Secondary School
Miah-Marie Langlois – Windsor Lancers
Josee Tremblay – L'Essor Wrestling club
Emily Kessler – Essex Wrestling Club
Lydia Congdon – Essex Wrestling Club
Athletes with Disabilities
Jenna Skieneh – Windsor Aquatic Club
Virginia McLachlan – Windsor Alumni
Ashley Goure – Essex Ice Bullets
Candace Rapchak – Windsor Lancers
Erinn Noseworthy – Southwest Wildcats
Alyssa Baldin – Windsor Lancers
Track & Field
Victoria Smith – Windsor Legion
Melissa Bishop – Windsor Alumni
Olivia Little – Vincent Massey SS/Windsor Legion
Cheyenne Wiley – Windsor Amateur Boxing Club
Jocelyn Guenette – Windsor Amateur Boxing Club
Mary Spencer – Windsor Amateur Boxing Club
Allie Telfer – Windsor Wild/St. Clair College
Alexa Georgiou – Windsor Wildcats/St. Clair College
Kelsey Schincariol – Windsor Lancers
Figure Skating
Molly Ghanam – Riverside Skating Club
Brianna Clarkson – Riverside Skating Club
Kassandra Korcsog – South Windsor Skating Club


text:
Dai-chan - I shouted with joy when he landed 4T-3T! But the rest of the performance, I prefer his performance of NHK. He himself admitted it in the interview, " Except for the quad combo, my skating was just so-so." Still it's very beautiful program and brilliant performance!
Tatsuki Machida - His jumps were not good than usual, the landings didn't have a flow, and I think that's why he was behind Yuzuru. But, he was now 3rd, wow! It's really interesting if he beats Yuzuru, JSF will send him to Worlds?
Kento Nakamura - Even with the fall, I love this program. He is very elegant!
Wow, Daisuke. Bravo!
It was funny when I read NMURA's post that Dai was bluffing and would not do his quad, I wanted to write that maybe he was bluffing about not doing the quad but would pull the 4T/3T as listed as a surprise, especially to the other competitors! (Also had a feeling Hanyu would not deliver. I'm intuiting well these days. ) I gave up hoping for live feed and went to bed. What a news this morning.
Can't wait for the LPs.
Are there other skaters' videos up yet?
I also had a feeling like SkatingFiguring that Yuzuru would choke... He doesn't do really well at nationals compared to international which is kinda strange. I think the pressure of making the world team might have hit him along with Dai's 4t-3t.
Quick question: Is a solo 3T and a combo with a 3T in the same SP allowed?
Wow...Hanyu has to skate right after Kozuka and Dai in the FS. Interesting to see if the pressure will get to him like last year or not. Dai has the advantage of choosing to do the quad or take it out especially since Kozuka skates before him and he doesn't have to worry about Hanyu at all.
Last edited by FTnoona; 12-23-2011 at 11:03 AM.


text:
There is no denying that the food truck revolution is sweeping the nation. James Cunningham, host of the "Eat St." program on the Cooking Channel, brings us on a culinary tour of the food truck scene, offering recipes from his travels.
Cunningham does little to inspire most home cooks to give these recipes a try. Mac and cheese served in homemade malted waffle ice cream cones with bacon "bling" on top sounds amazing when served out of a food truck at 3 a.m. after one too many rounds, but few people would try it at home. If you do, please give me a call.
My daughter Sydney and I set out to tackle the most adaptable of Cunningham's offerings and settled on two — the pulled pork sandwich, a favorite in our home, and the pork meatball banh mi.
Here, Cunningham hit it out of the park. The bourbon-mango pulled pork sandwich, from Lizzie's Lunchbox in Austin, Texas, was the perfect blend of smoky meat, spicy and sweet sauce, tied together with a crunchy mango jalapeño slaw. While the pork lacked the flavor one can achieve from a low and slow smoker, the slow cooker made the job much easier.
The pork meatball banh mi, from Lardo in Portland, Ore., knocked our socks off. The meat was juicy and delicious and the pickled veggies, though they took a while to prepare, were amazing and provided the perfect counter-point to the flavorful meatballs and crunchy baguette.
Pork meatball banh mi
4 French bread or ciabatta rolls, toasted
4 tablespoons sriracha mayo (see below)
12 meatballs (see below)
2 cups pickled vegetables (see below)
1 bunch of cilantro
Toast the rolls.
Spread mayo on both sides of the bread.
Place warm meatballs inside the rolls — 3 per sandwich.
Top with a generous amount of pickled vegetables.
Place a generous amount of cilantro on top of each sandwich.
450 grams ground pork
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 large egg
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon salt
Mix together all ingredients, except the cilantro. Only use enough Panko to bind the mixture without drying it out or making it heavy.
Form meatballs with damp hands or with a medium ice cream scoop. You should make approximately 12 meatballs.
Sear until golden brown on all sides. Place in a baking dish, and bake at 350 degrees until the meatballs' internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, approximately 20 minutes.
Picked vegetables:
450 grams carrots, julienned
450 grams daikon radish, julienned
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup water
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
Bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Remove from heat.
Place carrots and radish in a nonreactive container and pour the hot liquid over top. Refrigerate overnight.
Sriracha mayo
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Mix ingredients together. You can adjust the amount of Sriracha sauce to your desired level of spiciness.
Bourbon-mango pulled pork
Yield: 20 servings
2 ripe mangos
1 recipe perfectly spiced slow cooker pork (see below)
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
3 cups barbecue sauce, not hickory flavor
1 recipe mango-jalapeno slaw (see below)
Toasted sandwich buns or rolls
Peel and roughly chop the mangos. Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the chopped mango. Using a potato masher, smash the mango into a thick, chunky paste and cook until the mango has reduced and darkened slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add the honey, chipotle powder, and whiskey and stir to blend. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring frequently for 2—3 minutes, allowing the alcohol in the bourbon to cook off.
Stir in the barbecue sauce and remove from the heat.
Gently stir the shredded pork into the mango barbecue sauce. Heat until warmed through. Top the pork with mango-jalapeno slaw and dig in!
Perfectly spiced slow cooker pork
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1.8 kilograms boneless pork sirloin
2 bay leaves
2 cups water
Place the bay leaves in the slow cooker and place the pork on top.
Sprinkle pork evenly with salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon. Pour the water around the sides of the pork, being careful not to rinse off the spice mixture.
Cover and cook on low until the pork shreds easily with a fork, about 8-10 hours. Turn the meat after it has cooked for 4-5 hours. When the pork is tender, remove from slow cooker, and shred with two forks. Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.
Mango-jalapeno slaw
1/2 medium head green cabbage
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into 1 inch strips
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
Salt to taste
Toss all ingredients gently and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Cookbook Critic runs Wednesdays. This week's Cookbook Critic is Josh Boxer, an attorney and wannabe chef from Tiburon who loves spending time in the kitchen with his daughters, Sydney the sous chef and Alex the sometimes helper.
"Eat St.: Recipes from the Tastiest, Messiest, and Most Irresistible Food Trucks" by James Cunningham (288 pages, Pintail, $20: 128 recipes)
Love to cook and bake?
If you're interested in being a Cookbook Critic for the IJ, please email email@example.com and include a little about yourself, your town, your cooking expertise, any dietary restrictions and types of foods you like to cook/bake. Please put "Cookbook Critic" in the subject line.
"Eat St.: Recipes from the Tastiest, Messiest, and Most Irresistible Food Trucks" by James Cunningham (288 pages, Pintail, $20: 128 recipes)


text:
The question is, 'What's the problem with Easter?'
At the risk of sounding like a springtime Ebenezer Scrooge, bah humbugging my way through dogwood blossoms and tulip gardens, let me ask, Whats the problem with Easter?
Its not that I am opposed to chocolate candy (who could be?), or beautiful dresses, cute bunnies and colorful eggs.
Perhaps you are thinking, I know where you are going. You are concerned that the focus has shifted from the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the purchase of things. And you would be partly correct.
The celebration has been hallmarked. One of my grandsons asked me on Easter Sunday why some people get lots of presents on Easter, apparently reflecting on the difference in practice between his family and those of some of his friends. Commercial expectations have been raised. Focus has shifted.
Nor am I only concerned about those who go to church on Christmas and Easter. I am thankful that they attend at least that often, though I wish it were more frequent.
When the Apostle Paul summarized his message in brief form, short enough to write on an index card, he wrote: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
He goes on in that passage to talk about how crucially important it is for us, who are sinners subject to death, to know that Christ has been raised. Without the resurrection, faith in Christ is pointless and we are without hope.
No wonder the early church gathered repeatedly on the first day of the week to worship the risen savior! Worship on the Lords Day is a weekly celebration, not only of the death of Jesus, but especially of his resurrection.
The biggest problem I have with Easter is its tendency to make something that is crucial to our lives as those who trust in Christ less a weekly celebration and simply an annual one. Thats not often enough to celebrate.
Writing this a few weeks after Easter, I note that last Sunday I did preach on the risen savior. We sang resurrection hymns. But the risen Christ needs to be central to our worship each Lords Day.
I will be encouraged, not offended or surprised, if we keep greeting one another with the salutation used in the ancient church: Rejoice! The Lord is risen, and respond with The Lord is risen indeed!
John Mahaffy is pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church


text:
Policy and law in a changing world
March 10th, 2008 | Published in Google Public Policy
This past Friday and Saturday we had the pleasure of co-hosting, together with Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society, the inaugural Legal Futures conference -- a mix of traditional, structured conference discussions, and unstructured, Foo-style panels.
We decided to support Legal Futures in order to facilitate a discussion of the new principles of law and policy needed in the wake of the Information Revolution. As ever more people participate online -- not just as consumers, but as creators, authors and artists -- policies from the previous era are increasingly difficult to apply. This shift is more than old wine in new bottles: it is a systematic change in the way people live, work and communicate that could result in tectonic shifts in law, business and public policy.
Legal Futures was a chance for a group of leading experts from academia, business, government and the non-profit sector to share their views on a diverse collection of topics: privacy, intellectual property, openness and interoperability, the rise of virtual worlds and the ideal balance of free expression and social responsibility. Because we're all about ambitious, long-term goals at Google, we were fascinated to hear a range of insightful projections of the future of the law in these areas, and we were pleased that a standing-room-only crowd came to join the conversation.
As always, everyone is smarter than anyone, and we learned a lot from the collective (but not always conventional) wisdom of those gathered. Our thanks go to our inspiring and eclectic group of participants for taking the time to meet and contribute to the dialog. Based on the success of this past weekend, we hope to make this an annual event, but in the meantime, we'll continue to welcome input from them and from all of you as we continue to struggle with these issues.


text:
Hi there, Just thought i would say Hi as I search through the site for help.
Name is Russ drive a Nissan Skyline GTST at the moment, Yes I know I swayed from the realm of BMW after owning 3 5series, 1 3series and a Z3 !
Now the skyline is almost finished I'm on the look out for a new project and my heart is set on an 850csi, The skyline is stupidly quick and amazing fun to drive but it lacks the build and quality of the Bmw's, Yeah I knew that when i bought it but hey Gran Turismo has a lot to answer for !
So Thats me


text:
Submit News
Some SOPA/PIPA Supporters Vow to Fight for Big Media to the Bitter End
Jason Mick
January 19, 2012 8:30 PM
Recipient E-mail
Sender E-mail
"You may vote me out of office, but I will come back richer than you can imagine!"
For months now we've been covering the U.S. House of Representative's
"Stop Online Piracy Act"
) and its Senate equivalent, the "PROTECT IP Act" (PIPA) (
), but after weeks of analyzing this bill whose punitive provisions could have proven the death of the internet economy and the bequest of big media, it appears that a
massive populist outcry
has taken the bill towards its grave.
I. SOPA Strike? So Good, so Far
It would be folly to compare the protest against SOPA/PIPA to the Arab Spring, in so much as the Arab Spring sought to fully sweep out local corrupt politicians/dictators, where as the protests only sought to sweep away a single piece of legislation cooked up by politicians welcoming blatant bribery (big media
paid appr. 10 percent
combined active Senators' campaign costs
, and tens of millions in parallel donations to members of the House to have its bill passed).
Nonetheless, some in the mass media and blogosphere will doubtless latch onto the passing similarity, in that the SOPA/PIPA protest approached the scale and passion seen in the Arab Spring, and compelled the typically politically apathetic public to take to the internet in protest.
Indeed this was the biggest digital protest on American soil to date. Past promised campaigns by internet groups like
promised such wonders
, but largely underdelivered. But backed at last by some members of industry (companies like Google Inc. (
) and Amazon.com Inc. (
) who could have seen their prosperity destroyed by the act) and everday Janes and Joes who wouldn't know their Androids from their
, an unprecedented digital populist army marched forth against SOPA/PIPA.
II. The Congressional Critters Flee Sinking Ship
And it didn't take long for some of SOPA's well-funded supporters to perhaps realize that
campaign contributions wouldn't do them much good
if they were voted out of office.
The results are
visually amazing
Left to Right:
PIPA/SOPA supporters,
Pre-protest; Yesterday; Today;
(right click, click open image in new tab to view each phase closeup)
Note: Each orange 'X' represents a defecting politician, who retracted their sponsorship of SOPA.
Original supporters:
Current supporters:
Original Senate supporters:
Total who've abandoned bill thus far:
Those who've called it quits in the Senate:
11 total
9 Republicans
1 Democrat
Those who remain in the Senate:
30 total (Senate is Democratic controlled)
11 Republicans, including 2008 Presidential nominee
Sen. John McCain
1 Independent --
Sen. Joe Lieberman
18 Democrats
Original House supporters
Those who've called it quits in the House:
5 total (House is Republican controlled)
4 Republicans
1 Democrat
Those who remain in the House:
28 total
10 Republicans
18 Democrats
III. Some Even Pledge Fresh Opposition
The following Representatives/Senators oppose SOPA/PIPA:
(Ones boxed in red represent those who have reversed their opinions from being a cosponsor to being a vocal opponent.)
(right click, click open image in new tab to view these opponents closeup)
Note the biggest trend with the waning support of SOPA is that the Republicans are jumping ship from what was originally a bipartisan bill first. Critics would likely comment that perhaps Republicans are simply better at sensing when the ship is sinking and they should scurry away. Supporters of these politicians would likely defend them, arguing their opinions weren't fully formed yet (regardless of what lobbyist donations they happened to accept). Regardless, the Republicans take most of the current credit for thinning the ranks of supports.
By contrast the ranks of opponents to the bills sees strong support from both parties.
IV. To the Bitter End
Despite the fact that vocal opponents outnumber the proponents almost two to one now, and despite the tremendously unpopularity, SOPA key backers -- many of whom were the most deeply funded/bribed by big media during the last campaign cycle -- vow to continue on and find a way to pass SOPA/PIPA.
Rep. Lamar Smith feels he's above the laws he's looking to subject his lowly proles to.
[Image Source: Lamar Smith]
Among those is
Rep. Lamar Smith
(R- Tex.). He called his constituents express their freedom of speech a "publicity stunt" and says he will, come hell or high water, bring SOPA before the House floor for debate in February.
And for Senators McCain and Lieberman -- both men who once lusted for the powers of presidency -- are with him. After all, even if the threat of veto by President Obama stands in their way, even if their colleagues stand in their way too, even if it seems like political suicide, how often do you find someone to pay that much of your campaign costs? Money talks.
"Spreading the rumors, it's very easy because the people who write about Apple want that story, and you can claim its credible because you spoke to someone at Apple." -- Investment guru Jim Cramer
Related Articles
Panicked Congress Critters Scurry Off SOPA/PIPA Ship After Massive Protest
January 18, 2012, 5:42 PM
Rupert Murdoch, Congress Revive SOPA, Look to Ruin Superbowl Weekend
January 18, 2012, 2:15 AM
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: U.S. House Proposes Internet Inquisition, Pt. I
November 16, 2011, 6:50 PM
Anonymous Targets California's Infamous BART, Hurts Citizens in the Process
August 15, 2011, 9:53 AM
Report: Anti-Streaming Lobbyists Paid Off Senators Handsomely
June 18, 2011, 3:50 PM
Latest Headlines
Highlights from Google I/O 2017 to look out for this coming year
May 26, 2017, 6:25 AM
Today is All About Hackers
May 13, 2017, 6:28 AM
Microsoft shows off Watch that quiets Parkinson's Tremors
May 11, 2017, 5:44 AM
Smartphone 'Orders' body to treat diabetes
April 29, 2017, 7:06 AM
Science & Environment
February 20, 2017, 6:37 AM
The USA's newest weather satellite sends first photos.
January 24, 2017, 6:41 AM
More Headlines
Most Popular Articles
ASUS PRIME Z270-A - The Next Evolution of the ASUS Motherboard
May 10, 2017, 7:15 AM
World's most expensive feature phone Vertu Signature Cobra launched
May 24, 2017, 6:31 AM
Alienware 17 - Designed for VR with NVIDIA Tobii
May 12, 2017, 7:38 AM
Artificial Intelligence Helps Police With Custody Decisions
May 10, 2017, 5:45 AM
HP OMEN X – Revolutionary Design & Ultimate Performance
May 9, 2017, 7:30 AM
Latest Blog Posts
Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?
Elroy Bethell
May 29, 2017, 8:18 AM
Robocop gets a Job – Dubai Puts Robot Police Officers on the Force
Elroy Bethell
May 26, 2017, 7:47 AM
Motorola claims that their battery tests would have exposed Samsung's battery flaw.
Elroy Bethell
May 25, 2017, 6:26 AM
Windows 7 hardest hit by WannaCry worm
Saimin Nidarson
May 23, 2017, 6:43 AM
Amazon adds live TV channels to Prime Video
Saimin Nidarson
May 23, 2017, 6:28 AM
Next-Gen Broadcast TV – Better Free Over-the-Air TV
Elroy Bethell
May 22, 2017, 7:40 AM
California botulism outbreak linked to petrol station's nacho cheese
Saimin Nidarson
May 21, 2017, 6:26 AM
The Best Android Apps
Saimin Nidarson
May 20, 2017, 6:16 AM
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 get New Life as Galaxy Note "Fandom Edition" (FE)
Elroy Bethell
May 19, 2017, 5:24 AM
Apple Watch 3 Release Date
Saimin Nidarson
May 18, 2017, 5:38 AM
Apple patented a pizza box, for pizzas.
Saimin Nidarson
May 17, 2017, 6:04 AM
iPhone 8 Update – May be Delayed Until October or November 2017
Elroy Bethell
May 16, 2017, 6:45 AM
Microsoft Warns, Ransomware Cyber-Attack a Wake-up Call
Saimin Nidarson
May 15, 2017, 6:15 AM
NHS cyber –attack: GPs and hospitals hit by Ransomware
Saimin Nidarson
May 13, 2017, 6:42 AM
Thailand warns Facebook.
Saimin Nidarson
May 13, 2017, 6:37 AM
Apple and Amazon – Business Partners Again at Last
Elroy Bethell
May 12, 2017, 6:20 AM
UK Virtual Reality Firm Improbable Raises $500M
Saimin Nidarson
May 12, 2017, 5:56 AM
Electric Car Maker Tesla Moves into the Housing Market with Solar Roofing Tiles
Elroy Bethell
May 11, 2017, 6:24 AM
Amazon Echo Show with 7-inch touch screen launched
Saimin Nidarson
May 10, 2017, 5:31 AM
The World's Largest Artificial Sun
Saimin Nidarson
May 9, 2017, 6:04 AM
10th Anniversary Edition iPhone – Special Features We Might See
Elroy Bethell
May 8, 2017, 6:30 AM
Automation poses a high risk to 1.2m
Saimin Nidarson
May 7, 2017, 6:57 AM
Google Doc Worm Attack – Only 0.1% of Gmail Users Affected
Elroy Bethell
May 5, 2017, 6:05 AM
Microsoft Surface Laptop with Windows 10 S
Saimin Nidarson
May 4, 2017, 7:35 AM
More Blog Posts
Copyright 2017 DailyTech LLC. -
RSS Feed
About Us
Terms, Conditions & Privacy Information
Kristopher Kubicki


text:
In my life so far, I have discovered important people who have helped to shape and define who I am.
I have also realized that I am not as quick thinking as I used to be. I need to take the time to absorb information, questions, and ideas. I am impulsive and a passionate person. These characteristics have led me astray many times in my life.
Since September of last year our family has been living with a truly life changing discovery.
My middle son Michael, 17, was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma and has been undergoing chemo therapy. My son's illness has changed me and I have fear beyond reason. I have feelings I never felt before. Often, I think about what life was like before his illness.
When people speak to me since my son's sickness and it takes real concentration to understand what they are speaking to me about. Everything seems superficial and so unimportant. That is because my son Michael is a beautiful soul. I knew this from the very first time I held him in my arms. He has a heart bigger than anyone I know. He gives it all in order to make others happy. I am blessed to have three exceptional boys; I have taken a lot for granted.
Out of my three boys, Michael is the quietest. He keeps things inside and if you ask him how he is feeling? His response is, "I'm good….. Really mom….. I'm good". His response hasn't changed throughout his chemotherapy. He looks different. He even acts a bit different, but his response hasn't changed. "I'm good" Could it be that he has life right?? That "Life" is good regardless??
My son has taught me just understanding now how "Good" Life can really be under any circumstance. It's how we choose our thoughts daily. It is what we appreciate. My children are the greatest source of pride to me and I will forever be grateful for them.
I hope my children will view life through the eyes of nature. I sense that they will feel as safe as I do if they live their life surrounded by it. Nothing makes me feel so secure than that of knowing that nature will continue to survive well after I am gone.
Realizing how small I feel when surrounded by giant trees and the whispers of the leaves being russled by the wind reassures me that this moment is what has to happen and it has to be enough …..For now.
God has given me so much. I have so much to be thankful for, because he made me who I am.
I went to the doctor yesterday and had my yearly physical and discussed this ongoing cold I seem to have lately. It seems like I am susceptible to colds lately.
My blood work came back normal, and my blood pressure is great. He is happy to hear that I quit smoking for the fifth time this year and was happy to hear I have started to exercise again.
After discussing my ongoing concerns about my circumstances and life he stopped me and told me that he thought I was missing something special. In confusion, I stared back at him and he said that I was missing a smile on my face.
A smile on my face??
Is this what my son is also trying to tell me when he tells me "All is good"??
Is this "his version" of a smile under his circumstances?


text:
Beach Collection Turquoise floral underwired tankini top
Item No.0640201237
Item No.0640201237
This turquoise tankini top from Beach Collection has a colourful floral design with a tiled trim. It has underwired cups to offer support and halter straps which can be worn across the back for a bandeau style.
Sunday to Friday - order by 9pm
Saturday - order by 6pm
Monday to Sunday - order by midnight
Orders over £20 - FREE
Orders under £20 - £2
Show full delivery details
Subject to exceptions, Debenhams is happy to exchange or refund your purchase within 28 days of delivery. Please check here for more details on our returns policy and exceptions.
Open a Debenhams Credit Card today and receive:
Please note: if the amount you pay on your card is less than £500 after the 10% discount is applied, the 0% interest offer will not be available.
Credit available from NewDay Ltd to over 18s only
*Terms & Conditions apply.Find out more & apply now


text:
I think your quilt is fantastic! I'm sure it will make someone very happy!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I think your quilt is fantastic! I'm sure it will make someone very happy!
run past your screen that was a good one. I just love it. You did a fantastic, wonderful job. bless you for helping the kids.
SMILE- it will make everyone wonder what you are up to.
Stay strong and keep looking up.
Just gorgeous. Some little one is really going to enjoy cuddling up in this!
fantastic quilt
Have a great day and happy sewing !
what a nice colorful quilt good job!!!!
bright and beautiful, this will brighten these kids day.
Love all the colors - I am sure any child will love it.
Great colors, you will make a child very happy!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass......It's learning how to dance in the rain!


text:
Bar Dandolo
Taste the most famous cocktails
Whether you are after a late morning, velvet-capped cappuccino and traditional brioche, a classic afternoon tea, or a Vesper Martini cocktail in true Bond style, look no further than Hotel Danieli's own Bar Dandolo. Nestled amidst marble columns on the ground floor of Hotel Danieli's 14th century Palazzo Dandolo, Bar Dandolo provides a charming setting with live music, where the most famous cocktails and classic drinks are served together with the specialities of the Barman Roberto Naccari.
The bar is the recipient of Gambero Rosso's "Bar d'Italia" award as one of Italy's Top 20 bars for the past fourteen consecutive years and three-time award recipient of the category "Bars of Italian Hotels" from 2011 to 2013.
Afternoon Tea
Daily from 3pm to 6pm with delicious homemade treats
The Afternoon Tea is served at Bar Dandolo, which is located on the ground floor of Palazzo Dandolo, from 3pm to 6pm.
The cost is 42€ per person and includes fresh pastries, scones, a selection of canapés, a selection of sweets, Venetian cookies and a selection of tea. At the cost of 55€ per person also 1 glass of Champagne is included.
We do recommend to reserve in advance - please contact us at +39 041 5226480 or send us an e-mail. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for guests in Bar Dandolo.
Opening Hours
9.30 am - 1.00 am
English Afternoon Tea | From 3.00 to 6.00 pm
Light fare
Dress Code
Smart Casual


text:
Read more:Wausau native Johnny Schmitz, a former All-Star pitcher who faced Hall of Fame baseball legends such as Ted Williams, has died in Wausau at age 90.
Schmitz, who debuted with the Chicago Cubs, spent eight seasons in Chicago before shuffling around the major leagues. He went on to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles.
Known also as "Bear Tracks," because he had large feet and seemed to shuffle to the mound, Schmitz tallied 93 wins and 114 losses in 235 starts. He finished his career with a 3.55 earned run average, according to the Baseball Almanac. Schmitz, who died Saturday, also pitched 86 complete games.


text:
2011-12-30 / School News
Youth Committee Celebrates Holidays
The 100 Precinct Youth Committee hosted a Holiday Party for the children's Chess Clubs at PS/MS 47 in Broad Channel and at PS/MS 114 in Belle Harbor. The children enjoyed pizza donated by Tommy's Pizzeria in Broad Channel, Slices n Ices in Rockaway Park and Elegante Pizzeria and Restaurant in Rockaway Beach. Soda and snacks were also served. For the holidays, the Council Youth Committee gave chess sets to all the Chess Club members. Pictured: children of PS/MS 47 Chess Club with Assistant Principal Ann Moynagh.


text:
Cherry Tree Bed & Breakfast
Geschikt voor2
Grootte40 m²
- Familie / Kindvriendelijk
- Internet/WiFi
- Huisdieren toegestaan
- Ontbijt
- Balkon/terras
- Handdoeken
- Vaatwasser
Overzicht accommodaties
|rietwijkerstraat, 1059vx amsterdam, Nederland
|Type accommodatie
|Enkele uren
|Kalender bijgewerkt
We offer a delicious breakfast with fruit, cold cuts, various cheeses omelettes or sausages either on its own or as part of a full english breakfast, a variety of jams and jellies. For any questions or personal wishes regarding your stay feel free to contact us.
ReglementenThis accommodation is shared with the host.
Smoking not allowed.
En-suite shower room with separate toilet.
|Maximum aantal nachten
|7 nachten
|Check-in na
|Check-in vóór
|Op aanvraag
|Check-out vóór
Beoordelingen van deze accommodatie
Natasha was a really nice hose who took great care of us! The room was huge and very nice. The location was perfect, it only took about half an hour to walk in to the city. If you go to Amsterdam, we strongly recommend you to stay at Natascha and Alexander. In the mornings you will gwt a delicious breakfast including treasures from their own garden! :-)
Excellent & attentive hostess!! Felt like a home away from home - thank you so much Natasha!
Great location - few mins walk away from tram into Central area and also very close to Vondel Park which lovely to walk through
Clean & spacious room with view of a beautiful garden. Breakfast included was excellent and varied every morning.
Nothing to fault - Would stay here again without a doubt!
We had a nice and quiet stay at Natasha and Alexanders House.
The way in the city of Amsterdam was easy to find and short with the train. We receivded a good service.Thank you for staying with you.
It is a very spacious and big room, has access to the backyard (beautiful). The host was amazingly one of the best hosts I have had on other places. Believe it or not, there was a delicious breakfast served every morning before going out for work. The parking on the street was very cheap, compare to parking it in the city center.
Thanks to the kindness of Natasha and Alexander , we have been enjoying unforgettable days in Amsterdam. Their hospitality , their breakfasts and affection made us feel at home . Your incribles breakfasts are the best motivation to get up in the most comfortable bed.
Chelo & Manuel
Great choice! Very clean, comfortable and welcoming room; situated in a perfect place to visit Amsterdam and to reach Schiphol airport as well.
The host is very kind, and the breakfast prepared by Natasha is wonderful.
Truly recommended!
We enjoyed our stay at Cherry Tree B&B. Natascha gave us a very warm welcome to her home and was very helpful. The breakfast was amazing - including home made jams and fruit salad. The location was very convenient for us and we could easily reach the city centre via the Vondelpark (on bikes); the tram is also nearby. All in all very good value for money.
We had a lovely stay in the private atmosphere of the Cherry Bed & Breakfast in Amsterdam. Natasa and Alexander are very kind hosts, always attentive and Natasa prepares a delicious breakfast. The city center can be reached easily as the tram station is close to the house. The room is cosy and we had a good night's sleep :) Thank you, Natasa - we will be thinking of you when the tulips start growing! Anja and Martin
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! My partner and I had a fantastic time at The Cherry Tree Bed & Breakfast. The garden was beautiful and the food delicious. Natasa had loads of useful information about the city available (maps, guides, transit information, coupons, etc.) to assist us with planning our days. The home was easy to find and in a nice (safe, well lit) location. Natasa made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
- Kwaliteitsgekeurde accommodatie
- Elke host wordt telefonisch gecontroleerd
- Veilige betaling via SSL-encryptie


text: Publisher's Description+ From Emergency Soft: Sitemap Writer Pro is a software tool that allows you to create and keep up-to-date sitemaps for your websites. Sitemap Writer Pro makes creating and editing a sitemap easy. With this program you can automatically generate sitemaps for your websites, edit them, upload to web server and submit to all search engines that support sitemaps (Google, Yahoo, Ask.com, and MSN). What's new in this version: Version 5.4.7 has fixed some bugs. read more +


text:
Health & Income: Montcalm County "doing better than it should" in overall health statistics
Statistical data over the past several years has shown a direct correlation between socioeconomic status and general health and the same is true for Montcalm County, which ranks in the bottom third in median household income
But despite serious health concerns in the county, Mid-Michigan District Health Department Director Dr. Marcus Cheatham said Montcalm County is "doing better than it should looking at the data" in overall health, where it ranks in the top half (27th) of Michigan counties in 2013, according to data collected by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, who conducts a national study. The county was 37th the prior year.
The health ranking came as a slight surprise to Cheatham, who said when looking at the economic data of the county, Montcalm should rank lower.
"Social and economic conditions drive health. Other things matter too, but at the root of it all is our ability to take care of ourselves and our family's social and economic conditions," he said.
And Montcalm County doesn't fair well against the rest of the state economically.
Montcalm County's unemployment rate (around 15 percent) is higher than the state average (12 percent); college graduation rates in the county (around 13 percent) are half that of the state rate; the number of residents under the poverty level (around 18 percent for Montcalm) is around two percentage points higher than the state; and the county's median household income of $40,000 is around $8,000 less than the states median.
The correlation and what it means
Citing data from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study, Cheatham said the rates of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes in the county trend right along with education and income levels; the lower the income, the more likely someone is to be obese.
Typically those with lower incomes and less education are more likely to be without health insurance, thus not having access to care, officials said. They are also unlikely to eat properly, exercise or in some cases even have transportation to health services.
"This (the correlation) is due in large part to lack of access to health care and/or healthy lifestyle choices," said Jodie Faber, United Lifestyles executive director. "Healthy food tends to be more expensive and requires knowledge of proper preparation. It is very difficult to educate when people living in poverty do not have the basic adequate food preparation supplies such as a stove, hot water, refrigerator, pots and pans, can openers, etc."
And on top of that, data shows those with lower incomes or living in poverty tend to be less active.
"They do not have access to healthy physical activities outside their homes," Faber said. "In many cases, people do not have transportation and that is a huge barrier to adequate health care and limits their access to food and physical activity."
But despite the information, Montcalm County ranks relatively high in over health when compared to the rest of the state.
"These correlations like this, between the household income and health outcome rankings are very high and very strong from a statistical perspective," Cheatham said, except when it comes to Montcalm County. "We actually are not among the unhealthiest counties in the state. We are in the good half, just barely, but we are in the good half, which is just remarkable."
But he did offer a reason for Montcalm County bucking that trend.
"I think our problems are relatively recent. We do not have generations of poverty here. The factories just shut relatively recently. We had a lot of folks with good union jobs with health care, all that kind of stuff," he said, which shows promise for the area. "I think we can come back and turn the corner before too much damage is done."
Health concerns still exist
While it ranks in the top half of counties in the state in overall health, Montcalm County still has relatively high rates of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol.
Compared to the rest of the state, Montcalm County has higher rates of several different chronic conditions.
Nearly 33 percent of Montcalm County's residents are considered obese, compared to less than 31 percent statewide.
"This is really at the root of our chronic disease problems," Cheatham said.
The county also has higher rates of diabetes (9.7 percent) than the state (9.4 percent) and high blood pressure (36 percent compared to the state rate of 30 percent).
"Chronic disease is our main challenge and we really have to focus on getting healthier," Cheatham said.
The leading cause of death in Montcalm County in 2009, the most recent data, is heart disease at just more than 24 percent of deaths. Cancer is the second leading cause, also just around 24 percent. The health field, however, has improved to the point where heart disease mortality rate in Montcalm County has dropped from 264 deaths per 100,000 in 2000 to 206 in 2011.
What can be done?
When looking at how best to improve the county's health, Cheatham said the strategy is pretty clear, get to the root of the cause.
"Over and over again, education makes a huge difference. And then the same thing for income," he said. "In order to move the dial, we need to focus on those who are most vulnerable."
He said goals like increasing the number of primary care providers, adding school health-based programs, reducing substance abuse, promoting healthy eating and improving mental health services can all help greatly.
"We need to get to the root cause of the problem, income, education and employment," he said.


text:
… but still has some work to do
Joining the ranks of leading international e-commerce companies like Amazon, Kayak, Airbnb and eBay either announcing plans or opening a localized Russian offering, UK-based ASOS has officially launched the Russian version of its site.
The ASOS Russia country site is the latest edition to the company's country-specific sites, joining the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Australia. Importantly, this is their first localized site in an "emerging market" country. A dedicated China site is due to launch by the end of 2013.
So how does it compare to indigenous Russian companies, from a Russian customer's point of view?
Well done
- Product descriptions: Product descriptions in Russian are adequate and follow the style of the main site.
- FAQs: There is extensive information in Russian about topics such as ordering, delivery and returns.
- Site search: ASOS site search is well executed. Searching the site for "очки gucci" (gucci sunglasses) returns the expected product listing, as does the more challenging test of "очки гуччи".
- Delivery cost and options: While the company offers free delivery thoughout Russia, the standard service is through the lamentable Russian Post (and possibly EMS). However, customers can upgrade to SPSR, a private courier service.
Areas for improvement
- Customer service: ASOS Russia does not list any telephone number, Russian or otherwise — the only method of contact is via an online form. Russian customers generally expect to be able to contact online retailers via telephone or chat.
- Payment options: are limited to credit cards and PayPal whereas the majority of online fashion sales in Russia are made via cash-on-delivery. About 80% of fashion goods are sold in this manner.
- Returns: Returned products must be sent to the company's warehouse in the UK with the cost to be borne by the customer.
- Blog: the link to the ASOS blog is in Russian, thus elevating expectations, but once you click through, all of the blog content is in English.
- Social media: While ASOS established a Russian Facebook group on 18 April 2013, it doesn't have a VK group (VK being the dominant social media property in Russia, albeit one with a less upscale demographic than Facebook). Their Russian Facebook group (AsosRu) uses some nifty re-direct coding so that Russian users see only the AsosRu group while at the same time this new group inherits the 2.3 million members of their main group (ASOSOfficial). This latter point belongs in the "Well done" section!
- Content and display: Pricing in kopeks is a cute feature… virtually all Russian sites omit them, given that 1 ruble is about 3 US cents.
ASOS Russia falls far short of the service levels being offered by local fashion e-tailers like LaModa, Wildberries and Ozon. It doesn't seem that ASOS is trying to compete with them, but rather make their site more friendly to existing Russian customers.
The "look and feel" and selection of merchandise on ASOS positions it as more upscale than LaModa or Ozon and their target customer base is more likely to be of a higher income level, which arguably reduces the need for a localized Russian site. In this sense, ASOS' product selection is more comparable to upscale Russian fashion sites like TrendsBrands.ru or TopBrands.ru, but with more competitive prices.
It's a major hindrance to the company's efforts in Russia that their distribution centre remains in the UK — this has a negative impact on delivery times to Russia, introduces potential complications with cross-border procedures, and discourages Russian customers from ordering in cases where they are unsure about sizing, etc., since there is quite a large cost and time loss in the case of returns.
Overall, it is a good sign that ASOS is trying to accommodate current and future Russian customers — a Russian site and social media presence definitely help to reach out to aspirational Russian customers. But if one of the goals is to target such aspirational customers, it makes sense to have a social media presence on VK in addition to Facebook.
In summary, this "Russian launch" is basically a translation of their English site. The company hasn't undertaken any true localization of its operations and will thus have limited effectiveness in expanding its addressable market in Russia.
About Leighton Peter Prabhu
I am a partner in Interstice Consulting LLP and head of the Russian office. My practice focuses on e-commerce business and marketing consulting, especially for foreign e-commerce brands entering the Russian market. I also serve as a consultant to some of the largest international portfolio investors in Russian equities (both public and private). You can find out more about my background and business interests on LinkedIn. You can also connect with me on Twitter and on Google+.
- Web |
- Google+ |
- More Posts (58)


text:
Asked by sherribeare at 11:37 PM on Feb. 6, 2011 in Crazy for CreditsLevel 52 (475,652 Credits)
Answer by MrsHouston47302 at 12:28 AM on Feb. 7, 2011
Next question in Crazy for Credits
vote ups
Next question overall
I want to make a valentine gift with my 7 month old for my husband any ideas??
Already Joined? LOG IN
© 2017 CMI Marketing, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
The Intimate Merton: His Life from His Journals
€ 63,49
Bisher € 65,49
Lieferbar innert 2 Wochen
März 2004
BeschreibungIn this diary-like memoir, composed of his most poignant and insightful journal entries, The Intimate Merton lays bare the steep ways of Thomas Merton's spiritual path. Culled from the seven volumes of his personal journals, this twenty-nine year chronicle deepens and extends the story Thomas Merton recounted and made famous in The Seven Storey Mountain. A spiritual autobiography of our century's most celebrated monk, here is Merton's account of his life's major challenges, his confrontations with monastic and church hierarchies, his interaction with religious traditions east and west, and his antiwar and civil-rights activities. The Intimate Merton captures the essence of what makes Thomas Merton's life journey so perennially relevant. 12 audiocassettes in binder.
Untertitel: Laufzeit ca. 900 Minuten. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: FRANCISCAN MEDIA
Erscheinungsdatum: März 2004
Format: CD's


text:
Talani, Leila Simona and Cervino, Emma (2002) Mediterranean labour and the impact of economic and monetary union: mass unemployment or labour-market flexibility? In: Overbeek, Henk, (ed.) The Political Economy of European Unemployment: European Integration and the Transnationalism of Unemployment. Routledge, London, UK, pp. 199-226. ISBN 0415268729
|Item Type:
|Book Section
|Official URL:
|Additional Information:
|© 2003 Routledge
|Library of Congress subject classification:
|H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
|Departments > European Institute
|Date Deposited:
|08 Dec 2008 15:25
Actions (login required)
|Record administration - authorised staff only


text:
A crowd of 58,000 thrilled to British pop idol Robbie Williams at Telstra Dome last night.
With the audience well primed by '80s revivalists Duran Duran and a barrage of fleshy advertisements on small video screens, Williams didn't have to work hard to earn our love.
His entrance upside down in a straitjacket and wraparound shades was given a welcome befitting a man who has made no bones about being a celebrity first and musician second.
And this in a country that didn't care to know him four years ago.
Let Me Entertain You was his opening plea, though by song three he was claiming: "I'm here to make money and get laid."
On that score he had the Melbourne crowd exactly where he wanted us.
The first potential Mrs Williams lobbed on stage early.
"Is your boyfriend here?" Williams asked before engaging her in long, sweaty French kiss.
"My name is Robbie Williams, this is my band, these are my dancers, and your arse is mine," he declared.
By accident or design, Williams's singing and dancing performance touched on high parody at times.
His revolving initials on the video screen were a celebration of ego to the exclusion of substance that would have made Andy Warhol swoon.
Williams continues to audition potential spouses on the weekend at Sydney's Aussie Stadium - where his current world tour ends.
National | World | Breaking news | Features | Opinion | Business | Technology | Sport | Realfooty | Entertainment | Multimedia
|text | handheld (how to)
membership |
conditions |
Copyright © 2003. The Age Company Ltd
|advertise | contact us


text:
For what it's worth, a THV 11 News employee notes on Facebook that this is the new graphics package the Gannett Co.-owned CBS affiliate will be switching to soon.
As a nerdy kid growing up, I used to love it when the local TV folks debuted new sets, logos and graphics. This package definitely seems simpler and cleaner than what Gannett stations are currently running. I can't wait to see our new Arkansas Business logo within that palate.


text:
tuning edelbrock carbs
I recently swapped my stock manifold/ and q-jet car in favor of an edelbrock RPM manifold and 750cfm carb. My engine is a mild performance about 330hp from an oldsmobile 350. and i was having trouble with the idle i had to crank the idle up other wise it would die while it was in park but driving it in gear it rumbles down REALLY low. is it a vacum problem and messes with my metering rods or is it the jetting?
please email with any answers
Sounds like timing but could be a combination of carb tuning/vacuum leaks/timing. I would check the timing first and then look for any vacuum leaks. How is your idle mixture set?
Sounds like she may be running lean and the added load when in gear is bringing the idle down. Not for nothing but I recently bought an Edelbrock carb for my stang. Right out of the box the float was sticking, she stumbled on hard lefts and had a dead spot off the line. I took it off, put it back in the box, and made the store take it back. I opted to pay the extra and got a Holley Street Avenger instead. I've used nothing but Holleys for twenty years and I guess I'll be using them for the future as well. I'm going to try and post a shot of the new carb in my photo album, I like the features of the Avenger carb. Tunable secondaries and no more power valve blow-outs. Good luck with yours, I would start with richenning her up a bit and see what she does, recheck timing, and make sure there's no vacuum leaks. See if you can improve it by adjusting the air/fuel screws on the front of the carb before you go rejetting.
|All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:52 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2
vBulletin Security provided by vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright Hotrodders.com 1999 - 2012. All Rights Reserved.


text:
I just reached 5/5 skill enlightenment but still got a L1 troop skill.
But according to the tooltop, I should have 100% chance of getting a higher level skill. How come I only got another L1 skill?
I just reached 5/5 skill enlightenment but still got a L1 troop skill.
But according to the tooltop, I should have 100% chance of getting a higher level skill. How come I only got another L1 skill?
did you do it one more time after it was full because even though you filled it up that 5th one is still counted as number 4 so its not 100% but now that you have 5/5 next one should be the next level.
I have an archer and each enlightenment has given me MATK upgrade! Which is useless to my knights. Should I continue with enlightenment and hope for something better?
Seems like a really unfriendly and unpredictable black box situation, and a sucker's bet, where you can spend millions with no idea of the likelihood it will really help, and with no way (like luck stones) to affect the outcome. It says there's "a chance" of an upgrade, but doesn't reveal if its .0001% of a chance, or 1% or 10% or whatever.
Spent 27 mill+ daru and got lvl 4 enlightenment (Patk transformation), gives 5% patk of troops patk. Giving me about 260+ patk from troops patk.
I spent 1 mill daru to get level 1, 2 mill daru for lvl 2, 4 mill to get to lvl 3, 20 mill daru to get lvl 4.
Not sure if that was how it is.
Last edited by R24675921; 12-18-2012 at 08:54 PM.
patk from troops
1lvl 2lvl 3lvl 4lvl 5lvl 6lvl 7lvl 8lvl
1% 2% 3% 5% 7% 9% 11% xx
daru 5kk 10kk 20kk 40kk 70kk 110kk 200kk
p.s. any1 know bonus for lvl8?
Last edited by dvdpc; 06-07-2013 at 10:19 AM.
When i had lvl 5 enlightenment on my Templars, I was dreading the 70 enlightenments necessary to reach lvl 6. But I was lucky enough that around my 10th enlightenment, it upgraded to lvl 6.
Lvl 7 enlightenment requires 110 upgrades, though. So 110 million daru.... Might take a while.
In response to the person who asked if he should continue even though he keeps getting Matk enlights, the answer is "yes!"
There are quite a few different enlightenments. Patk/ Matk/ Pdef/ Mdef/ HP. I think that's it. When you attempt to enlighten your troops, you will get one of these bonuses which are randomly generated. If you get an enlightenment you don't like, then keep enlightening. If you can't afford to do at least 5 enlights in a row, you probably shouldn't bother. But really, it comes down to personal preference.
Peace out
Also mate, I don't know if you noticed (I didn't notice 'till someone pointed it out to me) but HP gives a higher % bonus than the Patk/ Pdef/ Matk/ Mdef
Lvl 5 HP bonus is 25% of troops HP. Lvl 6 HP bonus is 45% of troops HP. Can't remember the earlier lvls, and don't know the later ones. Yet
re-read that tooltip:
Upon reaching the maximum blessing (5/5 in this case), THE FOLLOWING blessing goes to the next level.
the following mean the one AFTER maximum blessing. You need to hit it 1 more time.