text:
So Joe Mauer, catcher for the Twins, was placed on waivers. On Twitter, I suggested that Mauer would be a tremendous addition for the Mets, though it will obviously not happen. Briefly, to stipulate why:
1. The Mets cannot afford to add salary, and Joe Mauer earns $23 million per season through 2018.
That is all. The rest is moot. This isn't happening. There are other aspects to this: the Twins may simply be fishing Mauer out there to see if there's a great deal for them; there's no guarantee they'd simply turn Mauer over to the Mets if they claimed him.
But I found it really interesting to hear some of the pushback on why, if the Mets had owners capable of allowing the team to operate at a payroll more consistent with the New York market (or even the smaller markets, like Philadelphia or Boston), it still wouldn't be a good idea to add Mauer for nothing other than assumption of his contract.
And boy, I couldn't disagree more. Not because I believe in making moves to make a splash, consequences be damned. I don't. And not because I believe long-term contracts aren't risky. I do, and they are.
Indeed, I begin as a huge skeptic of long-term deals. But I think they have their place, utilized judiciously, particularly within the framework of a payroll structure more in line with the Phillies or Red Sox, than the current payroll of the Mets, which is roughly half as large. It is worth remembering that just because Jason Bay signed a long-term contract, not all long-term contracts will turn out like Jason Bay's.
The rule is a simple one: I believe large-market teams should spend on long-term deals, absorbing the risks, to get in-prime seasons of players who offer premium production at positions where obtaining it by other means is difficult or impossible. This is particularly true of players whose skills are diverse enough to weather a decline in some of them, or who can produce enough offense to be valuable even at a less-demanding offensive position as decline sets in. (Alex Rodriguez, at age 24 after the 2000 season, with that bat, that speed, playing elite defense at shortstop, is the gold standard of this thinking.)
Through that prism, the mistake with Jason Bay is an obvious one. Bay plays left field, a low-end defensive position, and he didn't play it well before coming to the Mets. His marketable skill was power, but he was turning 31, and the decline he would likely experience in power would make him an unlikely asset over the course of a four-year contract. There was no reason to expect the utter loss the contract has been from day one, but look at the checklist. Premium position? No. Prime years? No. Any place for him to go if offense declined? No. Not a good idea, regardless.
Compare that to a free agent the Mets signed back in 2005: Carlos Beltran. They acquired a center fielder (premium position) with power, speed and a plus glove (multiple skills) who would still have a bat that played in the less-strenuous corner outfield positions (see 2011) in time for his age-28 season (peak years). Not surprisingly, it worked out, no matter what Fred Wilpon seems to think.
So now, let's consider Mauer. He's in his age-29 season, and it has been a good one. Playing primarily catcher, 62 games, along with 32 at designated hitter and 25 at first base, Mauer has an OPS+ of 130, right in line with his career average of 134.
That is, needless to say, extremely good for a catcher. Among primary catchers, Mauer is third, behind only Yadier Molina and Buster Posey. And let's discuss position scarcity: only seven primary catchers have an OPS+ above 97. So Mauer's offense at catcher is a rare, hard-to-find asset.
Ah, but past performance does not guarantee future results, right? The Mets would be assuming a six-year, $138 million obligation, with no guarantee of a repeat of his age-29 season. So what exactly would they be getting?
Let's start with the durability question many of those I interacted with on Twitter brought up. Mauer battled through injuries in 2011, limiting him to 82 games. But the idea that he hasn't been a durable player doesn't hold up to scrutiny against his peers.
Mauer's games played since 2008: 146, 138, 137, 82, 120 (with a month left). That 2011 sticks out as a notable exception. In fact, among primary catchers since 2008, Mauer is sixth in games played with 623, trailing Russell Martin (625), A.J. Pierzynski (636), Yadier Molina (648), Kurt Suzuki (650) and Brian McCann (656). None of these catchers have many questions about their durability. And Mauer, by the way, blows them all out of the water in terms of offensive production. He's at an OPS of .879; only McCann, at .825, comes close.
So over the last five years, Mauer has offered premium production at an extremely hard-to-find position, and has done so while staying on the field about as often as anyone at the position.
But he does play a demanding defensive position, and I wondered what the effect of such a workload had on catchers his age. Going back to 2003-2007, only one of the top ten in games caught completed that five-year period younger than Mauer is now: Victor Martinez. That's interesting for a couple of reasons to me: it suggests a general ability of catchers to stay behind the plate later in their careers, and also means that Mauer has a good chance of doing so more effectively than most of the catchers from that period.
The three closest in age to Mauer among that group were Martinez, 28, Pierzynski, 30, and Brian Schneider, 30. Schneider can be thrown out, since his offense is what kept him from continuing as an everyday catcher. Martinez is a pretty good comp, though his offense was not at the level of Mauer's. He still managed 500 games from 2008-2011, though a knee injury has cost him all of 2012. His bat and ability to stay in the lineup at catcher and first base made him quite valuable.
Pierzynski, incidentally, has been essentially the exact same player in 2008-2012 he was from 2003-2007. His OPS dropped from .753 to .747, and his games caught stands at 636 from 2008-2012 with a month left, after catching 672 from 2003-2007.
There's another comp, though, that you might be familiar with: the Mets just had a bobblehead day in his honor. Mike Piazza put up an OPS+ of 160 through age 29, averaging 136 games per year for six seasons, through the end of his 1998 season. Then the Mets signed him for seven years, $91 million. Piazza went on to post an OPS+ of 133 over those seven seasons, averaging 123 games per season.
The Mets could not, it turned out, rest him by playing him at first base. Mauer, by contrast, has already proven to be a competent first baseman. And should age force Mauer from the plate at some point, consider that his 130 OPS+ in 2012 would rank sixth in the major leagues among first basemen. Age could decline his offensive totals; getting out from behind the plate could improve them. So if the Mets eventually needed to go that route with Mauer full-time, he'd be an asset, not a liability, at the position.
(By the way, the argument for extending David Wright, whose career OPS+ is 136 to Mauer's 134, is roughly the same one as adding Joe Mauer, though Wright will be a year older when the Mets can extend him after 2013, and plays a position where offense is slightly more plentiful. So consider that opposing a Mauer deal and favoring a Wright deal doesn't make much sense. I'm for both, incidentally, for similar reasons, though actually adding both could create a logjam at first base. Still, Mauer would already be signed; there's no guarantee Wright will agree to stay with the Mets.)
In the meantime, consider what an upgrade from Josh Thole (68 OPS+ in 2012), Kelly Shoppach (career .658 OPS against righties, and anyhow, unsigned for 2013 as of now), Mike Nickeas and Rob Johnson (not even going to bother with these stats, for all of our sakes) Mauer would be. The best catching prospect in the organization, Kevin Plawecki, was just drafted and is years away.
Mauer wouldn't turn the Mets into contenders by himself. But it is hard to argue there's a bigger single move that would improve the 2013 Mets, with a very good chance of helping the 2014-2018 Mets to boot, than adding Joe Mauer and his contract for nothing.
Consider: the Mets would be adding some peak Mauer years, at a position that is extremely hard to fill with premium talent by other means, with a player whose bat should allow him to transition to a less demanding defensive position over the life of his contract.
Like I said at the top, it isn't going to happen. Nor is the move free of risk. So maybe this is a lot of effort to show that something should happen.
But it is precisely the kind of risk a team with the revenue stream the Mets have ought to take, when that stream isn't getting sopped up to pay ownership's enormous debts. Avoiding all long-term risks on contracts doesn't make sense to me. I'm a skeptic of long-term deals. But even I don't believe that.


text:
Barnard News
Report focuses on environmental and societal transitions that will affect the Arctic and the rest of the world
As Barnard prepares to celebrate its 125th Anniversary, the College and its rich history will be featured in a WNET Treasures of New York documentary hosted by alumna and award-winning actress Cynthia Nixon '88.
Acclaimed Dance Maker, Author and Director to Showcase Unique Artistry to Students and the Public during the 2014-15 Academic Year.
Women's studies professor contributes op-ed on the practice of sex testing
Congratulations to Deborah Coen, associate professor of history, Andrea Miller, dance faculty member and guest artist, and Annie Baker, adjunct lecturer in the theatre department.
Director of Barnard's Toddler Development Center comments on the effects of technology
New building will be home to library, state-of-the-art labs, study spaces
Prestigious fellowships celebrate contributions to a variety of academic disciplines
New York Times article profiles women returning to professions after time away
Barnard symposium on African Women's Rights and Resilience features distinguished scholars and activists addressing issues facing feminists and activists throughout Africa.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Boot Barn Item #: 2009342
Color: Click a button belowcolor
size: Click a button below Size Chartsize
- Tough Enough Collection
- 100% cotton
- Long sleeves
- Paisley print
- Double front pockets with flaps and snaps
- Snap down placket
- Front and back western yoke
- Machine wash cold with like colors
Casual comfort at its finest, this Tough Enough Western Shirt by Wrangler gives the best of the west. Further, as part of the Tough Enough Collection, simply wearing this pink shirt will help you spread breast cancer awareness. Made with 100% cotton, this shirt is lightweight and breathable—perfect for warmer weather. The paisley print and snap down placket is a classic design that never goes out of style. Pair with denim jeans and cowboy boots to head out on the farm or head out for dinner, the shirt itself is versatile for any occasion.
Style(s): MTP122M
Lifestyle: Western
Material: Cotton
Color: Pink
Product Weight: 1 lbs
Closure: Button
Print With more than 60 years of heritage, the Wrangler® Western brand has established itself as the great American jeans lifestyle brand that was born in the spirit of the West and the great outdoors. Starting with the original Wrangler Cowboy Cut® 13MWZ - the jean "made for cowboys by cowboys," and the same jean originally made in 1947 - the brand has become synonymous with the Western way of life. Wrangler Western Wear remains true to the brand's Western roots thriving on the cowboy aesthetic and the preservation of the American legacy while still offering new, style-savvy categories. The brand's latest lines include the Premium Performance Cowboy Cut® jean, an update to the original 13MWZ with added comfort and durability but the same classic style; Rock 47™ by Wrangler®, a contemporary and funky line of Western wear for women; Wrangler® Retro, a line of fresh, cutting-edge Western jeans endorsed by alternative country artist Jason Aldean; Wrangler® National Patriot™, a line of red, white and blue shirts and accessories raising money for wounded or fallen military veterans and their families; and Wrangler® -The Ultimate Riding Jean® offering women fit and function, in and out of the saddle.


text:
Submit News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Willing to Take Auto Dealer Fight to Federal Level
Tiffany Kaiser
April 16, 2013 12:13 PM
Recipient E-mail
Sender E-mail
He'll either lobby Congress for legislation or file a federal lawsuit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is determined to win the fight against auto dealers and sell his company's vehicles directly to customers, but if he doesn't succeed at the state level, he's willing to make it a federal case.
"If we're seeing nonstop battles at the state level, rather than fight 20 different state battles, I'd rather fight one federal battle," said Musk.
According to Musk, he will likely take one of two approaches if it comes down to a federal matter. He will either lobby Congress to pass legislation for the direct sales of EVs made by startup companies like Tesla (and tie it to an energy or transportation bill) or file a federal lawsuit to fight the state restrictions as unconstitutional violations of interstate commerce.
However, The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) said it will continue to defend franchise and consumer laws in the states.
"NADA will vigorously defend the franchise system," said David Westcott, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association. "A better option for Mr. Musk is to take advantage of the dealer network that already exists."
Musk has been
pushing support fo
r a recent bill
in Texas, called
House Bill 3351. This would allow distributors and manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) only to sell directly to customers without the use of dealerships.
He has gone as far as offering to
build a second manufacturing plant
in Texas, and is even trying to appeal to Texas consumers by discussing a design for an electric pickup truck that would be stronger than any current gasoline truck.
In addition to Texas, Musk has had issues persuading other U.S. states to allow the auto startup to sell its cars directly. Some of its problem states include Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Virginia.
Musk could have a huge fight ahead, though. NADA said that 48 states have some sort of restricition on factory-owned dealerships. Musk went on to say that about 20 of those have restrictions that would make his business model difficult while about six others have restrictions that would make it extremely difficult.
Musk has called the new Texas bill (and this overall business model of selling directly) a "life or death" situation for startups like Tesla.
"For us this is life or death," said Musk. "If we can't go direct we will not be able to sell cars."
In the past, Musk has said that he's open to a dealership model at some point when sales increase, since dealerships do promote competition and keep prices down. But at a startup level, he said this type of model isn't the best route.
Tesla currently sells about 10,000 cars in North America, where about 1,500-2,000 are sold in Texas.
Tesla is shipping over 500 Model S EVs weekly, and recently reported that
the company is now profitable
thanks to the Model S exceeding sales targets. Tesla Model S sales reached 4,750, which topped the sales outlook of 4,500 posted in the February shareholder letter.
In addition, the automaker is partnering with Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank to offer customers more financing options for Tesla's vehicles.
Automotive News
"If you mod me down, I will become more insightful than you can possibly imagine." -- Slashdot
Related Articles
Elon Musk Says Tesla May Build Second Plant in Texas
April 11, 2013, 11:01 PM
Tesla's Elon Musk Fights for Texas Electric Vehicle Sales Bill
April 11, 2013, 12:52 PM
Tesla Motors Now Profitable, Drops 40 kWh Model S Battery Option
April 1, 2013, 10:02 AM
Latest Headlines
Lyft Steps into the Autonomous Car Market
July 22, 2017, 7:02 AM
30 People will get new Tesla Model 3 vehicles on July 28
July 11, 2017, 8:24 AM
Intel is buying Car-vision Company for $15.3B
May 6, 2017, 6:10 AM
Tesla will announce electric lorry in September
April 19, 2017, 6:20 AM
Dubai announces passenger drone plans.
February 14, 2017, 7:56 AM
Lucky LA Residence
January 28, 2017, 4:00 AM
More Headlines
Most Popular Articles
Samsung 2017 QLED TV – Guaranteed no Burn-In Display
August 18, 2017, 6:55 AM
Two great updates from Google
August 20, 2017, 6:42 AM
Best Buy Student Discount on the HP Spectre x360
August 17, 2017, 6:00 AM
Shonin – Palm-sized cam that attaches to the body to record videos and store them to the cloud.
August 17, 2017, 6:00 AM
Asus Zenfone 4 Pro – Craftsmanship and Technical Brilliance in the palm of your hand.
August 16, 2017, 6:53 AM
Latest Blog Posts
Own a Sony Xperia? – Not as waterproof as they say.
Elroy Bethell
Aug 23, 2017, 6:56 AM
Do you want to know who's driving in your neighborhood?
DailyTech Staff
Aug 22, 2017, 6:04 AM
US Navy ship collides with oil tanker off Singapore
DailyTech Staff
Aug 21, 2017, 6:25 AM
Japan launches satellite for better GPS system
DailyTech Staff
Aug 20, 2017, 6:52 AM
Apple Watch 3 gone to final testing Phase:
DailyTech Staff
Aug 19, 2017, 6:24 AM
Can Didi out-network Uber to win the global ridesharing market?
DailyTech Staff
Aug 18, 2017, 6:23 AM
HBO social media hacked in latest cyber security breach
DailyTech Staff
Aug 17, 2017, 6:49 AM
Android O – Arrives in August 21, 2017
Elroy Bethell
Aug 17, 2017, 6:43 AM
Smart Biochip that helps to repair injuries and restore health.
Elroy Bethell
Aug 16, 2017, 7:10 AM
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 - One of the Biggest Smartphones so far by Samsung
DailyTech Staff
Aug 15, 2017, 6:23 AM
Google Voice Typing Update
Nenfort Golit
Aug 15, 2017, 6:00 AM
Google looks at health issues with purchase of Senosis
Elroy Bethell
Aug 14, 2017, 7:06 AM
Alzheimer's patients make soon find relief by playing video games.
Elroy Bethell
Aug 13, 2017, 6:35 AM
New LG V30 arrives in two weeks.
Elroy Bethell
Aug 12, 2017, 6:57 AM
Ready for an even larger iPhone?
Elroy Bethell
Aug 11, 2017, 6:35 AM
Google fires engineer for violating company's code of conduct.
Elroy Bethell
Aug 10, 2017, 6:50 AM
T-Mobile new android smartphone.
Nenfort Golit
Aug 10, 2017, 6:00 AM
Want to take the Perfect Selfie? Try this Selfie App.
Elroy Bethell
Aug 9, 2017, 6:45 AM
New Fitbit Smartwatch coming this fall.
DailyTech Staff
Aug 8, 2017, 6:00 AM
Xiaomi Mi 6 Smartphone.
Nenfort Golit
Aug 8, 2017, 6:00 AM
More Blog Posts
Copyright 2017 DailyTech LLC. -
RSS Feed
About Us
Terms, Conditions & Privacy Information
Kristopher Kubicki


text:
Can't find what you're looking for? We'll do the searching for you - Contact your local office
Ref. HWT103468
Ref. HWT103476
Ref. HWT103145
Ref. HWT103473
Ref. HWT103469
Ref. HWT103475
This website uses cookies to improve the overall performance of the site and give you the best user experience.
By continuing to use this website you are accepting the use of these cookies. Find out more.


text:
School of Business Successfully Launches Carry-In / Carry-Out Program
The School of Business has recently launched a new program to help streamline the waste collection and recycling process by utilizing the custom made CRT (Compost/Recycle/Trash) stations that are located on each level of the building. Recently the school has removed trash cans and recycling bins from all classrooms in order to encourage the proper separation of waste by using the newly-labeled bins in the CRT stations. The main goals of this campaign are for better waste separation and an overall decrease in the amount of waste.
The sustainable home for the School of Business was among the first 100 buildings in the world to receive platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, the highest level granted by the U.S. Green Building Council, and the first building on-campus to roll the program out.
"The Carry-In / Carry-Out campaign is an ongoing sign of our commitment to sustainability and an easy way for students to demonstrate their commitment. We're thrilled that the student Net Impact group, working with REMP, initiated this program which fits so well in our LEED Platinum building," notes Dean Mary Ellen Zuckerman.
There are both environmental and economic benefits of composting, which are promoted through this campaign. By reducing waste accumulation we can save money on trash-removal; an increase in the amount of recyclables will allow for more money returned to the school on bottle and can deposits; and the abundance of compost collected earns Ithaca College "Carbon Credits" (offsets towards carbon emissions) which will further promote the sustainability-focused mission statement of the School of Business.
This program was led by Katie Oertel '13, business administration major, whom said, "It's taken a lot of preparation to get this campaign going but I was thrilled with the immediate feedback and positive support of the faculty and staff which really allowed for the success of this campaign."
Everyone on campus can help in reducing waste with their use of a reusable! For every cup of coffee purchased in a reusable mug, you save $0.15! Plus, if you're spotted with a reusable mug or bag on campus, you can immediately win another free coffee or a free cookie from any dining retail location.
The Carry-In / Carry-Out campaign will be spreading campus-wide, so if one day you don't see a trash can and recycling bin in your classroom, please use your building's CRT stations. The Carry-In / Carry-Out campaign is made possible by REMP and Net Impact.
Originally published in Intercom: School of Business Successfully Launches Carry-In / Carry-Out Program.


text:
Decatur County Genealogy Society, Inc.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
The original Decatur County Historical Society was founded in 1969 by a group of concerned Bainbridge citizens with a desire to preserve our history.
The collection of historic memorabilia is located in a wonderful museum located at 127 East Water Street "On the Square" in downtown Bainbridge. The Decatur County Sports Hall of Fame and associated memorabilia is located inside the museum. The museum is officially open on Saturdays from 10 a.m -2 p.m. but will open for tours any time. Just contact us to set it up.
Info & Amenities
Hours of Operation
Saturday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Admission & Fees
Admission Fee $0.00
Facility Amenities
Free Parking, Parking on Site
General Information
Suitable for Ages
All Ages


text:
Central banks of the world, prepare to welcome a new addition to the family: the Gulf central bank.
Its leaders have just been announced by the new joint monetary council, in what will probably be seen as the inaugural meeting of the new joint central bank. Jurisdiction will cover Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Reuters reports the bank chairman as Saudi central bank chief, Dr Muhammad Al-Jasser. His deputy will be Bahrain's central bank chief Mr Qassim Mohammed Fakhro.
With leaders chosen, meetings underway and an ultimate head office location of Riyadh (see map), what more is required? "There are certain legislative and financial measures that have not been completed" for the monetary union, Kuwait central bank governor Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah told a news conference. Today's meeting is expected to approve plans and a timeframe for the new institution. Read more


text:
THE grandfather of shop assistants who were threatened by an armed robber in York has offered a reward for information about the suspect.
Sian MacRae, 18, was working with her sister Jodie Weston, 25, at the MacRae's First Stop in Huntington Road, when a man with a gun burst through the door and ordered Jodie to fill a bag with cash from the till.
He made off with less than £200 and several packets of cigarettes, and the shop's owner Stephen and Helen Weston - who started the business almost 20 years ago - told The Press on Friday they were afraid for the future of the shop after the robbery, which was the second in 18 months.
Derek Thornton, of Fulford, is Helen's father, and has offered £1,000 to anyone who provides police with information that leads to a successful conviction, as he believes no matter how desperate the gunman was, nobody should have to go through what his grand daughters went through.
Mr Thornton said: "For a pittance a man goes and creates terror, and for the rest of their lives these girls will have that in their backgrounds. It's just not on.
"I feel terrible my grand daughters have had to go through that, and hope whoever did it received severe justice and we have to catch him before something serious happens."
Armed police were called to the shop following the incident, and the investigation is still ongoing, but as of Monday, no arrests had been made.
Mr Thornton said he would offer £1,000 to anyone who provided North Yorkshire Police or Crimestoppers with information which led to the arrest and conviction of the robber.
He said: "He must have been desperate, but nevertheless he has got to be caught. Time marches on and more time passes less chance we have of finding them.
"I would say to anyone who has information which could help, do the right thing. This person has created fear and terror for £200. Is it worth it? Do what's right by your community and come forward with any information. Do what's right. It's just not on, and we must do our best to catch people like this, it's not civilised."
Anyone with information should phone York CID on 101, email firstname.lastname@example.com or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


text:
All Boots Ship Free (more...)
- 18" Shaft height
- Vintage square toe
- Horseman heel
- Leather sole
- Single stitch welt
- Boulet Size Chart
Women: C = Medium, D = Wide
Men: E = Medium, EEE = Wide
Made from high quality leathers, you will love these 18" Shooter boots by Boulet. From everyday wear to costume wear, these boots are long-lasting, easy to care for, and they will quickly mold to your feet for ultimate comfort. They feature a vintage square toe that is accented with a single stitched welt and it's paired with a horseman heel for a great look. Boulet was the first company to produce cowboy boots in Canada and they remain one of the largest factories with the biggest selection. Their specialization in Goodyear welt construction allows boots to be resoled many times, giving them a much longer life.
Style(s): 4002, B4004


text:
IT is proving to be a milestone night for Chris Bridge as Wolves tear up the Super League leaders at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Bridge has touched down his 100th Wolves try and gone beyond 1,000 career points in the opening half of a pulsating clash with Leeds Rhinos.
Both sides came close in the frenetic opening exchanges, Stefan Ratchford and Carl Ablett both after scores ruled out.
Ratchford was unable to connect cleanly with the ball as it bounced up from Chris Bridge's kick after a superb break down the right from Gene Ormsby and Joel Monaghan.
Then Ablett lost possession in the act of reaching out to touch down after a short burst from first receiver.
But Warrington were the most dangerous looking team from then on, attacking Leeds around the ruck area with their fast men.
The deadlock was eventually broken in the 18th minute when Michael Monaghan darted right from dummy half and popped out a lovely pass to the left for Bridge to hare into space.
He had England full back Zak Hardaker to beat with Joel Monaghan in support and he sold the most outrageous dummy to complete the job from 30 metres with Joel punching the air in delight behind him. Bridge added the extras too.
Some moves broke down with lost possession by Ryan Atkins, James Laithwaite and Chris Hill but they continued to threaten with gusto.
Then came a stroke of genius from boss Tony Smith.
He took off prop Anthony England and brought on another speed merchant in Richie Myler in an all-out attempt to go for the Leeds jugular.
With three half backs on the field, Leeds were confused with who to mark and Myler was soon tearing up the Leeds line with Chris Hill in support for try number two after 32 minutes. Bridge's goal took him to 1,001 career points.
Moments later a Michael Monaghan try on the zero tackle was controversially ruled out for a knock-on in back play, but referee James Child appeared to have been mistaken and had blown too early.
Furious Wolves stuck to the task though and on the next set from the scrum got over the line again.
Myler's long pass tempted a Leeds defender out of the line to attempt an intercept and it left acres of space for Bridge to angle his way over for his 100th Wolves try. Bridge kept up his 100 percent kicking record to see Wolves finish the half 18-0 ahead.
Wolves: Matty Russell; Gene Ormsby, Joel Monaghan, Ryan Atkins, Rhys Evans; Stefan Ratchford, Chris Bridge; Chris Hill, Michael Monaghan, Anthony England, James Laithwaite, Ben Currie, Ben Harrison. Subs: Richie Myler, Micky Higham, Roy Asotasi, Ben Evans.
Rhinos: Zak Hardaker; Tom Briscoe, Kallum Watkins, Joel Moon, Ryan Hall; Danny McGuire, Kevin Sinfield; Kylie Leuluai, Robbie Ward, Jamie Peacock, Mitch Achurch, Carl Ablett, Chris Clarkson. Subs: Stevie Ward, Ian Kirke, Liam Sutcliffe, Brad Singleton.


text:
Justin Theroux Pictures in GQ October Issue
Jennifer Aniston's Bad Boy Justin Theroux on His Beard: "Certain Chicks Dig It"
Justin Theroux posed for a Serpico-inspired shoot for the October GQ, which hits newsstands on Sept. 20. Jennifer Aniston's man fits right into the bad-boy scenes; unfortunately, she's not the beautiful blonde on the back of his motorcycle in the shots. Check out Justin's full spread on GQ.com. He's in the magazine to promote Wanderlust, the movie that brought Jennifer and Justin together; though, its release date was just pushed back from October to February 2012. While Justin doesn't explicitly address his high-profile relationship, Jennifer does come up when talk turns to his beard, which he grew for the part. Justin joked about getting used to it saying, "You establish all sorts of mannerisms with it. Like when you're bored, you can feather your mustache." And as for how the ladies feel about his scruff, "Certain chicks dig it; certain chicks don't." These days, however, Justin is rocking a smooth-shaven face for his leisurely afternoons out with Jennifer. Jennifer and Justin have been spotted going to a few appointments together, fueling rumors of a baby, but for now they're just happy to shack up and take advantage of more downtime before their film hits theaters.


text:
It's coming!
0 d | 0 0 0Galaxy Note 8 to be announced with Infinity Display | here's what we expect
Samsung Star 3 Video clips
The Samsung Star 3 comes with a 3-inch capacitive QVGA LCD display, a 3.2-megapixel camera which can record QCIF videos, the TouchWiz Lite user interface and 20MB of internal memory extendible via a microSD card slot accepting cards of up to 16GB. In terms of connectivity, you get EDGE speeds, Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0. The battery is 1,000mAh. So overall, in terms of hardware features, the Star 3 looks almost identical to the second-gen Samsung Star.


text:
(News Tagged 'Festivals & Events')
Snow West festival to feature cooking contest13 Dec 2014
There will be lots to do, but the fifth annual Snow West winter festival will have something special cooking this year.
Welcome to the mindbending Rock, where otherworldly geology is the backdrop for a heady mix of words + music during the Writers at Woody Point.
From fabulous food to trendy hotels and jaw-dropping scenery, Travel Editor Jim Byers' offers up great things to do in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Cross Canada Cooks: Newfoundland and Labrador27 Apr 2012
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador teems with culinary traditions from the sea and the land...
Breaking the ice in Newfoundland9 Apr 2012
When the last of the pack ice disappears and St. John's harbour readies itself for summer traffic, one might be lucky enough to see an iceberg making its way behind the ships. The glaciers begin their parade down "iceberg alley" each April, slow moving and stately like German opera singers. It's a kind of magic, spotting one.
Snow West '12, set to take place between Wednesday March 21 and Saturday March 24, 2012, is an annual event designed to showcase the outstanding variety of fun winter adventures and evening experiences available for visitors to Western Newfoundland.
Mummers fest just part of rocking Yuletide3 Dec 2011
An oversized bra worn over a plaid shirt with a flowing skirt, a face-shielding lace doily, a floppy hat and an ugly stick. That's a fairly standard costume for the wild and wonderful Yuletide tradition called mummering...
Gone down the road21 Oct 2011
Montreal arts and culture magazine Rover turns up at the St John's International Women's Film Festival to explore why Canada's movie industry is so drawn to the vibrant creativity and energy found in Newfoundland and Labrador.
A marathon hits its stride11 Aug 2011
There's nothing more exciting for St. John's thriving visual arts community than this. The 12th annual Art Marathon Festival, which runs Aug. 14-21, will unfold this year in its biggest incarnation yet.
Russell Crowe takes on Republic of Doyle1 Aug 2011
Australian superstar Russell Crowe has been shooting in St. John's this week for a guest role on the CBC crime comedy-drama Republic of Doyle.
Lawrence Hill, author of the award-winning Book of Negroes, writes about being bewitched by majestic Gros Morne National Park - and tracing the history of the incomparable Viking settlement L'Anse aux Meadows.
East West North Expo 20118 Jul 2011
Now in its third year and continuing to grow this summer's Expo highlights some of the best artists, musicians, street entertainers, craftspeople, chefs and buskers from across the entire province. With three different locations, Placentia, Corner Brook and Labrador City as the centres for this year's travelling festivities, be sure to check out one nearest to you.
Fish, Fun and Folk Festival15 Jun 2011
Enjoy a parade, live music, plenty of food, and endless fun. Running from July 25th to July 31st, the Fish, Fun and Folk Festival is something you won't want to miss. Check out the link for more details.
Parks Canada Celebrates 100th Birthday19 May 2011
Parks Canada is celebrating it's groundbreaking 100-year anniversary this summer and there will be special events to mark the occassion at the various historic and scenic sites across Newfoundland and Labrador. That means lots of interesting things to see and do, all summer long, at some of the most beautiful and fascinating areas in the province. Read on for event info...
If you find yourself near Gros Morne National Park over the next couple of weeks, or if you're simply in need of some creative inspiration, be sure to check out the Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival, May 14th to 28th.
Festival Season with Springfest14 May 2011
Join us in Western Newfoundland to celebrate the arrival of spring through a series of festivals that capture the essence of what is truly unique in each part of the region at this beautiful time of year.
Each festival aims to take advantage of the fresh spring weather in the great outdoors. By day, join us on the many planned walks and hikes, interspersed with a program of informative talks and other learning opportunities. At the end of the day, relax with friends and family in the presence of the best local artists, musicians, and entertainers at the many social evenings and kitchen parties.
A festival of nature5 May 2011
If you happen to be near the beautiful Codroy Valley region between May 27th and June 5th, be sure to visit the Feather & Folk Festival. Enjoy expertly guided interpretative activities, then relax in the evenings with traditional food and local entertainment.
Storytelling events underway8 Mar 2011
Here in NL, we're proud to lay claim to a deep storytelling culture, and on Tuesday, the St. John's Storytelling Festival officially kicked off. The festival is running for 8 days, so you still have time to hear (and maybe tell) a few tales.
Snow West '11, Western Newfoundland14 Feb 2011
Snow West '11 is set to take place between Thursday March 17 and Sunday March 20, 2011.
This new event is designed to showcase the outstanding variety of fun winter adventures and evening experiences available for visitors to Western Newfoundland.
From a comedy show featuring Snook, to dinner, music and theatre performances and St. Paddy's Day Celebrations. Keep reading for more info...
Rising Tide Theatre, Trinity Bay10 Jan 2011
Dark humour is the silver lining of Newfoundland and Labrador's colonial history. Those early European settlers were the original survivors. Pirates, unpredictable weather, buccaneers disguised as governors, hard labour, wars, privation - all easy targets for the wits and wags who laughed and struggled onward through the fog of mercantile exploitation and inept colonial administration. Laughing in the face of danger may seem unseemly, but when the alternative is tears, you might as well laugh. And that's been our motto ever since.
That tradition lives on in the narrow lanes of Trinity, Trinity Bay, where each summer actors with Rising Tide Theatre take history to the people with the New Founde Lande Trinity Pageant, the anchor event of the Seasons in the Bight Festival.


text:
Boerne Champion falls in regional title game
Updated 7:43 pm, Saturday, March 5, 2011
Less than 24 hours after pulling off a triple-overtime victory, Boerne Champion was counting on some of that same spark to be present for Saturday's Region IV-4A championship game against Cedar Park.
Champion's magic ran out, however, as Cedar Park powered its way to a 45-24 victory at Littleton Gym, earning a trip to the Class 4A state tournament.
Champion (35-6) had a number of things go its way during the 86-77 victory over Victoria East on Friday night.
But instead of hitting seven 3-point shots like the night before, the Chargers connected twice Saturday. The inside game, which shined in the semifinals, took a beating.
The only Champion player to score in double digits was Madison Turner, who finished with 12 points before fouling out.
Sports Channel
"We played hard, but the shots didn't fall for us," said Turner, who scored 27 points in the triple-overtime win. "We tried to stop them, but they just kept going."
That was especially true in the second half as Champion was held to nine points. Cedar Park, 4-13 at one point in the season, was largely responsible as Spencer Drango, C.J. Cleaves and Dylan Cox owned the boards.
Cedar Park (21-16), which pulled out a 45-41 victory over Lanier in Friday's semifinals, trailed 8-7 at the end of the first quarter after a 3-point shot by the Chargers' Tripp Melcher.
That was Champion's final bright moment.
Cedar Park hammered out a 20-15 halftime lead, and Cox got the offense going by scoring 14 of his 19 points in the second half to help the Timberwolves soar to a 44-20 lead late in the fourth period.
"We had good shots, but we couldn't get them (to fall)," Champion coach Stan Leech said. "We've been fortunate 35 times this year where they fell. Today they didn't. Cedar Park caused a lot of problems with who they are.
"They're big and physical and don't make mistakes. There were no easy shots all day. Defensively, I thought we did a good job, but then they started hitting some shots."
Although missing out on a state berth was disappointing, Leech said he was pleased with this season's run.
"We were in the Elite Eight, and those are hard to come by," he said. "These guys set a great foundation at Champion. We won 35 games and had an exciting game (the triple-overtime win) that we'll remember a long time."


text:
The floor-level SUPERPLAN XXL is the new dimension in showering. Now you can finally enjoy exclusive showering pleasure in an unusually spacious format. The floor-level shower SUPERPLAN XXL gives you freedom
(inc Vat £695.38)
email for overseas delivery charges
Why choose MyTub for superplan 444-2 as 100 x 170 434435000001?


text:
Portable Dessertsby Dana Angelo White in Cookies & Other Desserts, August 31, 2012
Are desserts your job for the potluck picnic? You're in luck! We've got treats for every kind of sweet tooth.
Perfectly portioned and finger-licking good. Bring some fresh fruit along too – we suggest watermelon slices or a bushel of juicy peaches.
Almond Blueberry Cookies
Triple Chocolate Cookies
Scratch the chocolate itch with these decadent delights. Bake a bunch and freeze for up to 6 months.
Made-Over Deep Dish Brownies
Food Network Kitchens' Cheesecake Brownies (pictured above)
Layer cakes and cupcakes are delicious but don't always travel well. Here are all the flavors cakes are known for, but you can eat it with a spoon.
Berry Trifle With Amaretto
Chocolate Raspberry Trifle
Whip up these easy confections that kids and grown-ups will love. Keep them out of the sun to prevent melting—though they probably won't last long.
Dark Chocolate Bark
Homemade Marshmallows
Squares of oats, jam and dried fruit or a burst of citrus – fabulous finger food!
Apricot Oat Bars
Lemon Icebox Bars
A little assembly required here, but it's a piece of cake (get it?). Pack all the components and let everyone make their own.
Homemade Biscuits with sliced peaches and a dollop of whipped cream
Strawberry Shortcake Nachos
Tell Us: What's your go-to bring along dessert?


text:
Decision makers
- Rita BalakaCitibank Uganda Public Affairs Officer
- Richard ClarkeBarclays Spectrum Network
- Ana Duarte McCarthyCitibank Chief Diversity Officer
- David RoskinCiti Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications
- Vanessa ColellaCiti Director of North America Marketing
- Edward SkylarCiti Executive Vice President for Global Public Affairs
- Juan VasquezCitibank Pride Network
- Catherine TanelliCitibank Pride Network
- Joseph StrobleCitibank Pride Network
- J. Kevin JonesCitibank Pride Network
- Chinedu IkwudinmaCitibank Uganda Managing Director
- Charles OngwaeBarclays Uganda Managing Director
- Mark McClaneBarclays Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion
Citibank and Barclays: Condemn Uganda's 'Anti-Homosexuality' Law
The Ugandan government has passed a dangerous Anti-Homosexuality Bill, a law that now criminalizes homosexuality in the country with extreme penalties. Under this law, LGBT people could be sent to prison solely because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill's author, David Bahati, has been quoted as saying he believes the government of Uganda should "kill every last gay person." And the law itself is so expansive, it could actually hurt LGBT Ugandans living abroad, by forcing them to be extradited back to the country for violating the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill".
Citibank and Barclays -- two of the largest banks in the world -- have major operations in Uganda. Citibank has nearly $300 million in assets invested Uganda, and is a major leader in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce based in Kampala, Uganda's capital.
Barclays is Uganda's third largest bank, with more than 1,000 employees in the country and 51 branches throughout the nation.
Citibank and Barclays are also well known for supporting their LGBT employees and protecting their employees and customers from anti-gay discrimination. Citibank is a huge supporter of LGBT groups in the United States, and has received a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. And Stonewall has previously named Barclays the most LGBT-friendly company in all of Scotland, with the bank regularly ranked as one of the best companies for LGBT people to work for in the world.
With the Anti-Homosexuality Bill now established law in Uganda, Citibank and Barclays have unique and necessary voices that could help stop the rising tide of homophobia in Uganda. Their presence in Uganda is significant, and their voices in opposition to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill could have a profound impact in keeping LGBT people safe in Uganda.
Ask Citibank and Barclays to publicly condemn Uganda's "Anti-Homosexuality Bill," and send a loud message to Ugandan legislators that criminalizing homosexuality won't be supported by major international businesses.
- Citibank Uganda Public Affairs Officer
Rita Balaka
- Barclays Spectrum Network
Richard Clarke
- Citibank Chief Diversity Officer
Ana Duarte McCarthy
- Citi Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications
David Roskin
- Citi Director of North America Marketing
Vanessa Colella
- Citi Executive Vice President for Global Public Affairs
Edward Skylar
- Citibank Pride Network
Juan Vasquez
- Citibank Pride Network
Catherine Tanelli
- Citibank Pride Network
Joseph Stroble
- Citibank Pride Network
J. Kevin Jones
- Citibank Uganda Managing Director
Chinedu Ikwudinma
- Barclays Uganda Managing Director
Charles Ongwae
- Barclays Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion
Mark McClane
As one of the largest banks in the world, I know you have major operations and many employees in Uganda. It's time for you to send a loud message to Ugandan legislators and the world that criminalizing homosexuality won't be supported by major international businesses.
You're also well known for supporting your LGBT employees and protecting employees and customers from anti-gay discrimination.
With the "Kill the Gays" moving quickly in Uganda's parliament, you have unique and necessary voice that could help stop this bill in its tracks. Your presence in Uganda is significant, and your voice in opposition to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill could have a profound impact in keeping LGBT people safe in Uganda.
I ask you to publicly condemn Uganda's "Kill the Gays" bill, and send a loud message to Ugandan legislators that criminalizing homosexuality with lifetime prison sentences and the death penalty won't be supported by major international businesses.
Anthony Patricia started this petition with a single signature, and now has 582,781 supporters. Start a petition today to change something you care about.
Report abuse
Please report any content that may violate Change.org's Terms of Service or Community Guidelines.
Thank you for taking the time to report content. Our team will review your claim and contact you if we need more information.
Trending petitions
This petition can't win without you
Add your name to help "Citibank and Barclays: Condemn Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Bill" win today. Every signature matters.


text:
Follow Us
6162 Trans Canada Hwy,
British Columbia,
For added adventure, bring your own toys & enjoy some of Canada's best backcountry sledding, ATVing, heli-skiing & cat-skiing nearby. There's also 2 kms of beach along the Eagle River, walking & biking trails & additional swimming & fishing holes within close proximity.
Relax at the High Mountain Patio and enjoy ice cream, coffee, baked goods & the gift shop including souvenirs and local products.
NEW Hike the Gorge trail takes you above waterfall along Crazy Creek.
Click the checkboxes below to display the appropriate item(s) on the map.
View all locations
Find over 6,000 restaurants, activities and accommodations in BC on your smartphone or tablet.
Enter your email address below to receive seasonal travel information from Destination British Columbia including trip ideas, great places to go and fun things to do on vacation in BC.
You may also wish to receive (check all that apply):
We value your privacy and never share your information, and you may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy for details on the storage of personal information outside of Canada.
We value your privacy and never share your information, and you may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time.
Privacy Policy


text:
You have not viewed any products recently.
Enter full name. We'll ask for delivery information at checkout.
Dummy version of the baseball hand grenade. Makes a great paperweight! Totally inert for novelty use only.
*You must be 18 or older to purchase Hand Grenades.
*Hand Grenades cannot be shipped to CA; D.C.; MA; or outside the continental U.S.
*Due to the weight and shipping restrictions additional shipping costs may apply.


text:
Chino Hills Mayor Peter Rogers recognized a number of residents at the Jan. 8 City Council meeting.
Army Sgt. David J. Leal was recognized for his service to the country.
Former Chino Valley Unified School District board members Fred Youngblood and David Black were recognized for their leadership and dedicated service to the district.
Youngblood served CVUSD from 2004 to 2012 and Black served from 2011 to 2012.
The two men lost their seat on the school board during the November General Election to Irene Hernandez-Blair and Andrew Cruz.
Rogers also recognized the winners of the city's annual Holiday Home Decorating contest.
Each family received a $50 gift card. There were a total of 27 entries.
The first award went to the Purcell family for "Best Holiday Spirit."
Upon receiving the award Marcia Purcell thanked her "husband for getting on the ladder."
The Perez family won in the "Most Energy Efficient" category.
"Best Animation" want to the Deyan family who had a 12-foot tree on the second story of their home.


text:
Belfort Furniture offers White Glove in-home delivery and set-up by professionally trained personnel who will unwrap, place, and assemble your furniture in the appropriate room. Delivery is available Tuesday - Saturday. Once your delivery date is scheduled, you will receive a three hour delivery timeframe the day prior to your delivery.
Furniture may be picked up at our warehouse Monday-Saturday from 10AM to 6PM or Sunday from Noon to 5PM. Furniture that is picked-up may require assembly.
For delivery outside of our local metropolitan area, please contact us with your item(s) of interest for a delivery quote! 703-406-7600 or email@example.com
In correspondence with its name, the divine rugs found within the Modern Classics collection by designer Candice Olsen for Surya offer a brilliant blend of modern and classic design that will surely become the center point to your space. Hand Tufted in 100% New Zealand wool, each of these perfect pieces effortlessly emanate a certain sparkle that crafts a sense of chic charm from room to room within any home decor.
The Modern Classics 2'6" x 8' by Surya from Belfort Furniture. We proudly serve the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland and Fairfax VA area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
Browse other items in the Modern Classics collection from Belfort Furniture in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland and Fairfax VA area.
This item has been tagged as: Rugs, Area Rugs, Home Decorations, Accessories, Home Design Accessories, Throw Rugs, Bathroom Rugs, Large Rugs, Small Rugs, Floor Rugs, Unique Area Rugs, Rug, Indoor Rugs, Bed Rug, Living Room Rug, Family Room Rug, Kitchen Rugs, Hallway Rug, Accent Rug, Nursery Rug, Room Rugs, Carpet, Decorative Rugs, Floor Mat, Floor Covering, Coverlet, Mat, Matting, Runner, Carpet Runners, Tapestry, Tapestries, Table Rug
Nothing on this page may be copied or reproduced without explicit permission.


text:
MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's basketball team could not reproduce the same magic it had on Wednesday as the Lions fell to Florida Tech 78-69 in Sunshine State Conference action Saturday afternoon from FIT's Clemente Center.
It was a game where the Lions nearly outshot their hosts through the entire 40 minute contest, but the inconsistency and a scoring drought to start the second half hurt the Green and Gold's chances. Despite 31 points from junior Trent Thomas, many coming in the form of layups, the Lions could not stop the Panthers' (10-2, 3-1 SSC) perimeter attack of Julius Reid, Simon Cummings and Anthony Jackson and that of post player Derek Hellemann. The foursome combined for 66 of Florida Tech's points and sealed the win for the Panthers.
"We did a really good job in the first half running our half-court offense but we had some empty possessions and 10 turnovers," Head Coach Lance Randall said. "The second half became more of a scramble and we struggled with the ball. We turned it over and didn't get the stops we needed when (Florida Tech's) pressure sped us up. (The Panthers) have the best six offensive players in the league, but in the end we've just got to be better with the ball."
Thomas led the way for the Lions (7-6, 1-2 SSC) with his season-high 31 point night as he was 12-of-21 shooting and added four assists. He was one of just two Saint Leo players in double figures with Shaun Adams adding 15 points in the losing effort.
The Lions shot nearly 49 percent (23-of-47) from the field, just two-tenths of a percent behind FIT (27-of-55, 49.1%). Saint Leo connected on six 3-pointers (6-for-14) and continued to improve their free throw numbers as they made 17-of-21 attempts.
Saint Leo will have to tough task ahead as they look to get back on track when they return home and welcome Florida Southern into the Bowman Center on Wednesday evening. Tip-off between the Lions and Moccasins is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. For the latest news, information, and updates on Lions Basketball and all other Saint Leo Athletics, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


text:
Battle of Chaffin's Farm
General Butler took the Confederates by surprise during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. Prior to this attack, Lee was targeting the Confederacy from the left, but Butler decided to surprise the Confederacy by attacking from the right and center. Butler's technique gained a victory for the Union.


text:
The Department of Technology offers bachelor's degrees in a variety of technical areas.
These programs blend class work with hands-on experiences to prepare you for success in your chosen field. In many cases, you'll use the same computers, software, and machinery used in the industry. Several programs also require an internship to help you practice your skills and knowledge in a real-world setting. Your education will set you apart from others in the job market.
If you have questions about a program, feel free to contact the program coordinator.
Degree Programs


text:
in Columbus, TX. right off of I-10.
we drove from houston to san antonio last week and stopped sunday afternoon at Mikeska's in columbus.
they had a sunday buffet for 8 bucks that included a drink. i was skeptical because the entire menu was on the buffet.
IT WAS WONDERFUL. the ribs and brisket were most and flavorful. Their sauce was delicious. the sides were great as well.
i would recommend it to anyone travelling through that area.


text:
Hi I am currently looking to find some space in a wood kiln for a firing this summer, preferably outside of a major crafts school. If there is anyone who rents space by the cubic inch please respond.
Looking For Space In A Wood Kiln Within The Nj, Ny, Pa Area
Started by W Dean Orr, Apr 28 2010 01:43 PM
No replies to this topic
1 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users


text:
Flames NewsFlames Home > Baseball Home > News
Liberty Blanked by West Virginia in Series Opener
Mountaineers left-hander Harrison Musgrave kept the Flames in check, pitching out of two bases loaded jams, as West Virginia shut out Liberty, 8-0, at the Liberty Baseball Stadium, Friday night.
Liberty falls 18-17 on the season. West Virginia moves to 19-16. The contest was the first meeting between the two schools on the baseball diamond since 1978.
The Mountaineers quick jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. With two men on and two out, first baseman Ryan McBroom drove his eight home run of the season over the left field wall to give the visitors a quick three-run lead.
In the bottom of the inning, the Flames loaded the bases, but came away empty. Left fielder Ashton Perritt singled, right fielder Nick Paxton walked and catcher Trey Wimmer was hit by a pitch to load the bases. But Musgrave settled in and he retired the next three batters to prevent Liberty from scoring.
West Virginia plated a run in the third inning. A two-out RBI single by left fielder Jacob Rice upped the Mountaineers edge to 4-0.
Liberty loaded the bases in the sixth, this time with two outs, but was turned away once again. Designated hitter Danny Grauer reached on an error by McBroom and second baseman Bryan Aanderud reached on a catcher's interference to open the inning. After the first two outs of the inning were recorded, shortstop Dalton Britt walked to fill the bases with Flames. However, Musgrave retired the next Flames batter to end the threat.
The Mountaineers added four more insurance runs in the eighth. A bases loaded walk, a RBI single and a two-run single gave West Virginia what proved to be the final score of 8-0.
Liberty starter Carson Herndon falls to 3-4 on the season. The right-hander allowed four runs on nine hits over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out two batters and walked one.
Musgrave moves to 5-1 on the year. The left-hander gave up three hits over seven scoreless innings. He struck out two and walked two batters. He combined with Ryan Hostrander, who pitched the final two innings, for the shut out.
Liberty managed four hits in the contest. West Virginia collected 11 hits. Right fielder Brady Wilson had three hits for the Mountaineers.
Liberty and West Virginia will meet again at Liberty Baseball Stadium, tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.


text:
Statement by Minister Plenipotentiary Silberberg on UNOPS during First regular meeting of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board
Statement by Minister Plenipotentiary Silberberg on UNOPS during First regular meeting of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board
"Thank you, Mr. President,
Let me start by congratulating the Executive Director and his staff for the results achieved in the last years. In our assessment, UNOPS is well positioned within the UN system and serves as an example of efficiency and sustainability to the wider UN System. In this context we congratulate UNOPS for receiving the demanding ISO 14001 award, which clearly underlines UNOPS dedication to sustainability in its business operations.
We especially appreciate the increased delivery in low-income countries and countries affected by conflict. This is a highly welcome development. We also acclaim the intensified focus on sustainability in UNOPS operations in the last two years. The strong focus on sustainability needs to be maintained and put into practice.
Mr. President,
Germany also appreciates the new strategic plan which is an important step to make UNOPS an even more focussed, efficient and effective organisation. The plan sets out a stringent strategic vision, and has a welcome focus on sustainability and building national capacity.
The full implementation of the requirements of the QCPR remains a challenge for the next years. The challenges incorporate the need for the rationalization of business operations and provision of transactional support, including enhanced interoperability of management systems.
Let me conclude by thanking Jan Mattsson for his extraordinary dedication as Executive Director over the last 8 years. You will be leaving UNOPS at the end of March. You will leaves UNOPS in good shape. On behalf of the German Government, I wish you and your family all the best for all your future endeavours. Let me assure you, that you will be missed both on a professional but also on a personal level.
Thank you, Mr President."


text:
- Code: Select all
from tkinter import *
text = 1
def blaha():
global text
text = text + 1
return text;
window = Tk()
button = Button(window, text = '+ 1', command = blaha() )
I am trying to get the "text label" to count upp on buttonpress. Am i using the wrong widget or... its probably a bunsh of syntax-errors.
Would be nice to keep it simple with no class stuff for now, =)


text:
.kw Domain Names
Origin: Kuwait
Description: .KW is the official extension for Kuwait
Warning the .KW is available only in third-level domains. You can register the following at Gandi .COM.KW
Whois: http://www.kw/main.asp
Important note: This extension is only available for customers that have subscribed to a Gandi Corporate contract. For more information please contact our Corporate team.Purchase a .kw


text:
BWW Blog: Molly Tynes of A.R.T.'s PIPPIN - Under the Big Top
In the world of circus, there is a special term for the opening number. We have been hearing this term, "charivari," in rehearsal a lot lately. Our circus choreographer, Gypsy Snider (of the Montreal based circus company Le 7 doigts de la main), explains that the charivari is a colorful and busy display in which the audience sees brief snippets in rapid succession of all the acts that will be featured that night. It should give the audience a taste of what's to come without spoiling the best tricks or giving too much away; it creates excitement and anticipation.
It is with this term in mind that Diane Paulus (our director), Chet Walker (our choreographer), and Gypsy Snider are staging "Magic To Do," the opening number of "Pippin." The lyrics of the song – full of invitations and promises to tantalize and entertain – already mirror the concept of the charivari. We sing, "Illusion, fantasy to study, battles barbarous and bloody. Join us! Sit where everybody can see! We've got magic to do just for you!" In this number, we are working to create a whirlwind of acrobatic excitement, seductive Fosse, circus flair, and surprises! However, we want to maintain a sense of mystery as well, a feeling that the biggest surprises are still to come; it is but a sneak peek under the circus tent into the enchanting world of "Pippin."
It is also in "Magic To Do" that the audience meets our Leading Player, Patina Miller. She has a few tricks up her sleeve as well, not the least of which is her voice! I get chills every time I hear Patina sing the opening verse of "Magic To Do."
*Note: If you'd like to be the next featured blogger on BroadwayWorld, please contact: email@example.com.
Gypsy Snider and Orion Griffiths.
Molly Tynes training on cerceau (aerial hoop)
Viktoria Grimmy training on the loop
"Fosse Showgirls" Molly Tynes, Stephanie Pope, and Bethany Moore
Andrew Cekala (Theo) showing his inner circus performer
Related Articles
From This Author Guest Blogger: Molly Tynes


text:
3 Sexy and Fun Ways to Wear White Jeans on July 4th!
People traditionally break out their white jeans on July 4th. Here's how to look fab doing it!
-PJ Gach
A lot of people hang on to their white jeans until July 4th. They're the perfect background for red, white and blue, right? Don't get stuck in a color rut! Pretend your white jeans are regular jeans and you can rock them right all summer long. For white jeans, we picked Cabi Blush Lou Lou jean ($98, cabionline.com), then we put them in three classic styles: Nautical, Tee + Jeans and Boho to show you how to take these basic ensembles to the next level.
Read 14 Amazing Sunscreens You'll Love (Including Will Ferrell's!)
Cabi Blush Lou Lou jean ($98, cabionline.com), AMI Clubwear black and white striped blazer ($50.99, amiclubwear.com), Line & Dot Chandelabre top($81, thelineanddot.com), Gold pearlette starlette (starfish) earrings ($152, kirakirajewelry.com), Studded bracelet ($10.80, forever21.com), Nautical striped woven clutch ($19.99, urbanoutfitters.com), Sole Society Constance bow tie moccasin ($49.95, solesociety.com), CoverGirl Queen Collection lip color in See Red ($6.99, drugstore.com), Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+ (1.7 oz for $36, kiehls.com)
Two more fab looks up next!


text:
Lmao, spare you the BS. Oh the irony.
Obviously, everyone goes for the touchdowns. Do they always get it? No. What they care about is putting points on the board. Whether it be a field goal or a touchdown. If they score a touchdown, they get 6 points, and would have to KICK it for an extra point. Then KICKING it again to the other team. If they don't get into the end zone, they have to KICK a field goal.
@ Bold. Obviously. It wouldn't be a sport if it doesn't require you to use your feet, as it would be sitting down of some sort. The difference is the sports you mentioned don't require contact between the foot and the ball. As football actually does. Going by your logic, why don't you call your version of football, kickball? As all your doing is kicking a ball.
No. I have never said your version of football should be called soccer. That is where your ignorance comes in. Your calling our football hand egg, but on the flip side getting mad when someone calls it soccer. It is in no way ignorance of me calling our football, football, and our soccer, soccer. That is the actual name of the sport in America, not a stupid made up nickname such a hand egg. Your trying to rename a sport that doesn't even exist in your country, where we play both, football and soccer.
As i said before, i can easily just say, that your version of football is called kick ball. Is that correct? No. Same applies with calling our football hand egg.
And if you want to get technical, were not tossing and catching an egg, so that doesn't even make sense.


text:
Life of Pi author Yann Martel compares writing a novel to building a cathedral
Canadian novelist Yann Martel describes himself as a "methodical writer".
On Friday (July 8) at the Indian Summer festival in Vancouver, the Saskatchewan author explained how he meticulously planned Life of Pi, which became an international bestseller and won the Man Booker Prize in 2002.
He began by telling the audience at the SFU Woodward's Goldcorp Centre for the Arts that he arrived in Mumbai on December 31, 1997. He got the idea for the book in January, and travelled to the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, making sure to drop by the city then known as Pondicherry.
"I started going to temples, mosques, churches, synagogues," Martel said. "I started paying attention to what was around me, trying to absorb Indianness somehow."
Yann Martel describes the writing process for Life of Pi.
Martel was joined on stage by the Indian actor Tabu, who will play the mother in a film adaptation of Life of Pi, directed by Ang Lee.
For six months in South India, Martel took notes and remembered details, all the while reading the Bible, Koran, Bhagavad Gita, and the Upanishads to brush up on his understanding of different religions. Throughout this process, Martel was also writing scenes.
Upon his return to Montreal, he spent two more years researching his book, paying special attention to such topic as shipwrecks, zoos, and biology.
He said that he approached the writing process like an architect. Each chapter was anchored by notes in separate envelopes, creating a master plan.
"I just went from envelope to envelope until I got to 100 chapters," Martel stated. "I can't imagine personally writing any other way because what happens in chapter 10 will affect what happens in chapter 90."
Some authors, he noted, say that their characters speak to them. He added that Michael Ondaatje, to cite one example, is much more guided by his intuition, which leads him to write spontaneously.
Martel, on the other hand, stated that he plans everything out, creating a book "brick by brick".
"It feels like the construction of a cathedral," he said.
As a result of this process, he admitted he's a "very slow writer".
"I'm 48 and I've only written four books," Martel conceded with a smile. "I've been doing it full-time since my late 20s."
Martel discusses the filming of Life of Pi
Martel also spoke about the filming of Life of Pi. He said he was "delighted and honoured" that he was flown to New York to meet the director, Ang Lee.
"Twice, I was sent the screenplay to look at and give my feedback," Martel told the audience. "Apparently, it's the first time Ang Lee has done that."
Yann Martel says Ang Lee sought his input.
Martel noted that the authors of Brokeback Mountain and The Ice Storm didn't have this opportunity.
"When you sell your book to Hollywood, they can do what they want," he said, which elicited laughter from the crowd.
He also mentioned that after seeing the production challenges, he realizes it was far easier to write the book than film the movie.
Yann Martel describes the differences between writing a novel and filming a movie about a novel.
He said the Taiwanese are "in love" with Lee. "He's their cinematic superstar. The Taiwanese government was very generous in helping him."
Martel also took some time to discuss correspondence he's received from readers of Life of Pi, including U.S. president Barack Obama. "I get so many letters from Americans—complete strangers—on how the book touched them," he said.
Yann Martel told a funny story about Barack Obama writing a letter.
He cited one example of a woman who went to Belize on holiday, where she was kidnapped by a taxi driver and assaulted for three days. Throughout this ordeal, she kept telling herself: "He's the tiger and I must survive him."
One woman told Yann Martel that his "tiger" inspired her to survive being kidnapped and assaulted.
Martel said that he writes books on things that interest him. He grew up in Quebec, which he described as a "secular province".
Life of Pi offered him an opportunity to explore his curiosity about religion. "I grew up with no gods in my household," he said.
Yann Martel says he grew up in a household with no gods.
Related article: At the Indian Summer festival, film star Tabu talks about Bollywood, privacy, and acting in English
Follow Charlie Smith on Twitter at twitter.com/csmithstraight.


text:
- Details
Ideal for anyone who is blemish prone, oily or has combination skin. For face, body and "back-ne."
- 3% Avobenzone, 6% Oxybenzone, 5% Octisalate, 7.5% Octinoxate
- Willow Bark
- Witch Hazel
- Mattifying Polymer Technology
- Botanicals
This product is not intended to treat or cure acne. Please use in conjunction with DERMAdoctor Ain't Misbehavin' line of acne products for the management of acne.
Dermatologist Tested & Approved
Allergy Tested, Non Irritating, Non Comedogenic, Fragrance Free, Dye Free, Gluten Free, No Animal Testing
Formulated & Filled in the U.S.A.
- Reviews
Customer Reviews
- Love it- Bring it to the UK Review by Sab
Price Value Quality
I discovered this product whilst in NY and it is the only product I use for Sunscreen protection on my face. I save it specifically for my face and neck.
You don't sell it in the UK so every drop is precious. Lasts a long time as well.
- Wonderful Product! Review by Kathleen
Price Value Quality
I have used this sunscreen on my face for years. I love it! 365 days a year it protects my face & neck. It is the last product I apply just before makeup.
- Great everyday sunscreen Review by va_girl
Quality Price Value
Ive using this sunscreen for several years now everyday and subs as my moisturizer too. I love how it gives me this glow. At first I thought its making my face and neck appear oily and too shiny but that's the clarifying part...its makes you have this glow about you like your refreshed. Its not greasy just give it a few minutes after applying like most facial products to soak into the skin. Its spf 30 and you need something for everyday that's 25 or higher. Highly recommend it.
- Great product! Review by Susan
Price Value Quality
I've been using this product for at least 5 years. It's moisturizing, but it absorbs really well. Works great under makeup, or without makeup it is matte not shiny. Because it absorbs well, it doesn't roll off if you touch your face like many other sunscreens do. I wouldn't use anything else.
- Sunscreen that works without problems Review by Hello
Quality Price Value
May 2013--this works without breaking out. I am now almost 60 y.o. and stopped sun on my face at 21 y.o. due to being told by med. student friends that sun caused wrinkles! Damage was already there of course but, nothing like my friends that continued to sun...
In Jan. I did the chemotherapy for the face that removes pre-ca. spots...so, now I have to continue to do my part by keeping the sun off of my face and body. Ain't misbehaving does face and body and doesn't feel sticky. I have used this 2 years!
- Great Review by Ashley
Quality Price Value
I don't have to use a lot of the product and it goes a long way! Which is nice, i'm sure this will last me months! I live in Las Vegas where we have 360+ days of sun so I have to use this product daily. So far i have not had any break outs from it, I don't feel greasy or tacky after applying. I would recommend to a friend.
- Changed my Life! Review by Sharon
Price Value Quality
I am 47 years old. I never wore sunscreen when I was younger and burned my chest over and over. I began to get itchy raised bumps on my chest everytime I walked outside. All sunscreens irritated my skin further and would result in a painful raised rash. Dermatologists say I have sun damage and should stay out of the sun. I cannot live inside. I play tennis, garden, and have a place at the beach. It is difficult to keep my chest covered all the time. Since I found this sunscreen, I do not get the rashes or breakouts. My skin is smooth again. I wear this every day year round, even under turtleneck sweaters. It calms my skin. I love it!!!
- Love it Review by Sharon
Price Value Quality
I have sensitive skin and have broken out when using chemical sunscreens so was thrilled to have discovered this product. I love that it is unscented also - thank you! I use it daily on my face, neck and upper chest after moisturizing and before applying makeup. In the summer I use it constantly when I'm outside. I hope they never stop making this - don't know what other sunscreen I would buy!
- Ain't aggravatin' my acne or makin' me shine! Review by hard2please
Quality Price Value
This sunscreen performed as promised. I am 48 years old and have still suffer from acne breakouts, excessive oil, combination skin, dryness in some spots, sensitivity, blemishes, etc. I stopped using two brands of sunscreen that cost $30 as well and just wore a hat and tried to stay out of the sun to see if they were causing the breakouts. I resumed my use of these products separately and discovered that they were causing more oil and acne. Next, I stopped using any sunscreen until this product arrived. I followed a tip from one reviewer and applied my moisturizer for combination skin first and followed with this product. My skin felt calm all day, no irritation and no excess shine. I think this product speeds up the healing process of acne because I noticed that some pimples were healing faster. I concur with other reviews that I still will get a little shine throughout the day but it's no comparison to the shine I got with other products; most importantly for me, the product doesn't agitate my various conditions and I get protection from the sun. Will buy more of this sunscreen when my supply is gone. May try some of their acne care products as well.
- KUDOS!!!!! Review by Id, Bridgewater, Ma USA
Price Value Quality
While I have dry skin and do not need this type of product, there are many out there that do. I am an esthetician and am always recommending the use of sunscreens. However, alot of my clients complain that most of the sunscreens out there clog their pores, or are too oily for their already oily skin. It's about time that those with oily, blemished skin now have a sunscreen option!!
- Love this! Review by Vickiejrocks, USA
Price Value Quality
This product does exactly what it says. I took away one star because it does go on a little greasy, but absorbs well and stays matte all day. I will definitely buy this again.
- My Favorite Product for 2008!! Review by CAB, Oshkosh, WI
Price Value Quality
This product is so amazing! I put it on in the morning and can feel how it has absorbed into my skin when I apply my makeup. None of that greasy or over-moisturized skin feeling that you get from some other SPF products claiming to be noncomedogenic! It works great throughout the day and hopefully there will be a waterproof and/or a 45 SPF version in the near future!
- Best sunscreen ever... Review by LJE, Phoenix, AZ
Price Value Quality
I love this sunscreen! I have very oily skin so I didn't use sunscreen for everyday because they all seem to make me more oily- till I found this. Not oily at all and protects wonderfully.
- Answer to my prayers! Review by mhm, Austin, TX USA
Price Value Quality
Even though I love Body Guard, I have been praying that someone would develop a really good sunscreen that would help treat my acne-prone skin instead of just not aggravating it. I LOVE Ain't Misbehavin' Sunscreen for absorbing quickly, acting as a skin mattifier, and helping treat my problem skin -- all while protecting me from the sun. It is the best!
- Not any different than other sunscreens Review by TH, Oakland, CA
Price Value Quality
I was totally diappointed in this product since it did not work any better than other suncreens. I have extremely oily skin and even with the Dermadoctor oil control lotion this sunscreen still made my face shiny after a few hours.
- great, but not "mattifying" Review by cfh, Milwaukee, WI USA
Price Value Quality
I like this sunscreen, it didn't cause me to breakout like most facial sunblocks do. However, I didn't see anything "mattifying" about this product. My face looked shiny and greasy after putting this product on, so I still needed powder on top to cut down on shine.
- Above and Beyond! Review by sba, Trabuco Canyon, CA
Price Value Quality
Most sunscreens make me greasy, ruin my makeup, irritate my eyes, and/or turn gray or white and make me look ill. Ain't Misbehavin does NONE of those things, and it makes my face feel soft. It doesn't irritate, ruin makeup, or look white - ever. I wouldn't call this a "mattifier", but, as far as sunscreen goes, it's definitely more matte than any others. In any case, it does NOT make me feel oily, or sticky, and it doesn't ball up or streak on my skin. It's kind to pores, so I don't look like I have white dots on my cheeks. I use Ain't Misbehavin SPF 30 with Picture Porefect and Tease Zone, and I get the best of all possible "must wear sunscreen" scenarios. The appearance of my melasma, pores, and oil breakthrough has changed dramatically for the better. In fact, my skin has never been better.
- Directions
- Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure
- Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
- Reapply at least every 2 hours
- Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other protection measures including:
- Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
- Ingredients
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
Avobenzone 3.0%
Octinoxate 7.5%
Octisalate 5.0%
Oxybenzone 6.0%
Other Ingredients
Acrylate/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Anacyclus Pyrethrum Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butylparaben, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cyclomethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate, Methyl Meth-acrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl- paraben, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene
- Warnings
- For external use only
- Do not use on damaged or broken skin
- When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs
- Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- People who are allergic to salicylates (found in aspirin) should not use products containing willow bark or salicylic acid.
- Pregnant or nursing women should talk to their doctor before using any products containing salicylic acid.


text: For anyone interested in beautiful nude women, there is one place that is different than all of the others and it brings it's visitors a large amount of wild, kinky porn pics. Sexy girls pics dot com brings loads of hot porn xxx action for free. There is no need to waste time on registration and pay an expensive fee, free nude girl pictures are here for everyone. Almost everyone loves seeing sexy naked women photos, that's why sexygirlspics.com exists, to bring lots of free galleries filled with lots of xxx content. Finding hot naked girls sex has never been this easy before, and it is all thanks to the hottest free porn website out there, sexygirlspics.com.


text:
Metal Ride
Sizes: 20"
Weight: extra heavy
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: glassy, clean, strong
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: strong, present
Sound Character: Metallic, strong, focused, dynamic. Fairly narrow range, raw mix. Heavy feel combined with a strong, glassy ping over aggressive, icy wash with subtle undertones. Perfectly suited for fast ride patterns at extreme volumes in metal music settings.
|Artists playing this Cymbal !
Sound Room:
Click the icons below to hear them.
Download MP3 Sound Files Alpha
Click the icons below to hear them.
Click to add a size of this model to the soundroom: 20"
Download MP3 Sound Files Alpha


text:
Lee dominates Red Sox in win at Fenway Park
Left-hander hurls eight stellar innings; Papelbon closes it out
BOSTON -- Cliff Lee quickly and efficiently tore through the Red Sox lineup for eight innings Tuesday at Fenway Park.
He offered very little drama as he quietly dismantled Boston in the 3-1 victory.
So enter Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon, who got the blood flowing in the ninth. He pitched seven seasons for the Red Sox, helping them win the 2007 World Series. Boston honored him with a video montage in Monday's series opener, but he suddenly and perhaps unexpectedly found himself warming up in the ninth inning to face former teammates Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz in front of a crowd that once revered him.
"Pap likes drama," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "I might as well like it with him."
Lee had thrown only 95 pitches, but Manuel said he wanted him to leave the game on a high note. So Papelbon loosened up for his homecoming game. When the visitors' bullpen door swung open and he stepped onto the field he heard a mixture of boos and cheers. But the reaction hardly affected him as he pitched a perfect ninth to pick up his 10th save and help the Phillies finish 4-4 on an eight-game road trip through Miami, Washington and Boston.
He struck out Jonny Gomes before getting Pedroia to ground out to third and Ortiz to ground out to second.
"I loved it," said Papelbon, who made a few references to his alter-ego, Cinco Ocho, afterward. "I loved the fact that I had to self-talk to Cinco in there. His ego was getting in the way a little bit there. Probably went inside to Ortiz one too many times maybe. That was his ego getting in the way. That's just what I had to do. That's the way it is."
Ortiz turned on one Papelbon pitch, but the ball landed foul down the right-field line.
"Oh, I knew," said Papelbon, when asked if he knew if it was foul. "I almost gave him one of these."
He then waved his finger like former 76ers shot-blocker Dikembe Mutombo.
Papelbon had his moment, but this truly was Lee's game. He allowed a first-inning run, but retired 23 of the final 25 batters he faced to play a major role in the team's .500 road trip. He threw a three-hit shutout Wednesday in a 3-0 victory over the Marlins before he allowed four hits, one run and struck out eight in eight innings against the Red Sox, who whipped the Phillies in the series opener on Monday, 9-3.
Lee, who won just six games last season because of poor run support, improved to 6-2 with a 2.34 ERA.
He is 4-0 with a 1.15 ERA in his last five starts after shutting down the Red Sox, who entered the night in first place in the American League East with the third-best offense in baseball averaging 5.02 runs per game.
"Just locating and working ahead in the count," Lee said. "The first couple of innings, I wasn't locating as well. But as the game went on, I felt like that I got better. I wanted to make them swing their way on base. They have a really good lineup and I tried to do everything to make them swing their way on. I didn't want to walk anybody and fortunately, I was able to do that.
"There's not many holes in that lineup. From top to bottom, it's pretty strong. You have to stay ahead and focused. You don't want to get into hitter-friendly counts with that lineup. I did everything to work ahead and throw strikes and go at them."
"You wouldn't know if it was 2007 or 2013 tonight the way he threw," Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "He was strong throughout."
The Phillies took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Michael Young hit a home run over the Green Monster in left field.
It snapped a 0-for-22 slump.
It would not be enough, although forgive Lee if he thought it might have to be. The Phillies (25-27) have scored three or fewer runs in 30 of their 52 games, and two or fewer runs 20 times. But Lee ensured the Phillies would need to score more than one run when he allowed a run following a couple of singles in the first inning to tie the game.
Lee and Red Sox right-hander Ryan Dempster kept both teams' offenses quiet much of the night.
The Phillies finally broke through in the seventh when John Mayberry Jr. hit a leadoff single up the middle. He advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Freddy Galvis and scored on Erik Kratz's one-out single to center field. It snapped the team's 0-for-15 slump with runners in scoring position dating to Saturday. Domonic Brown, who was named National League Player of the Week on Tuesday, added a solo shot in the ninth.
That set up the ninth for Papelbon, who returns with his teammates to Philadelphia to open a two-game set on Wednesday against the Red Sox.
"We still have a way to go, but things are going to click," Papelbon said. "It feels like our hitting and pitching are starting to sync up, and I think if we do that we can do a lot of damage in the NL East. This division is still anyone's, by a long shot. If we keep grinding it out we have a good chance."
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
- "From the cellars of the Warlocks of Zanzibar, we blend our whisky with the finest of ingredients, with a hint of the fires of the Norwegian Ridgeback, our whisky is made to start a flame in the bowels of the coldest belly."
- —Text on the label.[src]
White Rat Whisky was a brand of whiskey sold at the Hog's Head Pub at Hogsmeade. It is brewed in the cellars of the Warlocks of Zanzibar.[1]
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (First appearance)


text:
New Student Orientation : First Year Experience
"Every experience is a paradox in that it means to be absolute, and yet is relative; in that it somehow always goes beyond itself and yet never escapes itself."
-T.S. Eliot (1888-1965)
"Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn."
-Charlie Parker (1920–1955)
This much is certain…
Your first year at the University of the Arts will be complex, challenging and completely unique. While the specific shape, value and tone of your First Year Experience will be up to you, next year you will also share a common First Year Experience with everyone in the UArts class of 2016.
First-Year Experience programs include
- New Student Orientation
- First Year Peer Mentoring
- Student Lounges in Residence Halls
- Residential Peer Tutoring Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
- Recreation Initiatives and Intramural Sports


text:
'Sources' tell absolutely everyone: Jeff Zucker to head up CNN
The Lineup collects the media stories, big and small, that are on our radar each day.
The race for a not-so-exclusive CNN scoop had everyone in a sweat Tuesday evening:
Story Continued Below
"Former NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker is in advanced negotiations to become head of the cable news channel CNN, people familiar with the matter said." —The Los Angeles Times
"Several news executives close to Mr. Zucker said this week that they believed he had been chosen to run CNN, and they expected the appointment to be announced soon." —The New York Times
"Former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker is set to sign on as the new boss of CNN's global news operations, The Post has learned." —The New York Post
"Jeff Zucker, the former chief executive of NBCUniversal, is the lead candidate to become the next president of CNN Worldwide, say people familiar with the matter." —The Wall Street Journal
"Jeff Zucker, a former head of NBCUniversal and the producer of Katie Couric's talk show, will be named president of Time Warner Inc's ratings-starved CNN cable news channel, a source close to the situation said on Tuesday." —Reuters
On Capital...
Jill Abramson's dream epitaph: She kept The New York Times 'straight'
More from Jill Abramson: Why angry sources come back to the 'Times,' loving Nate Silver, and the Olds
A Knicks-Nets event that lives up to the hype, and a Katrina comparison that mostly doesn't
In other news...
Ron Fournier is stepping down as editor of National Journal. [Politico/On Media]
Warren Buffett is still bullish on print. [NYT/Media Decoder]
TMZ denies that it is seeking a drone to stalk celebrities. [Politico/On Media]
Terry McDonell is exiting Time Inc. altogether. [New York Post]
Atlantic Wire writer Jen Doll has signed a deal to write a book about weddings. [The New York Observer]
Long live magazines, and the Columbia j-school concentration that still churns out plenty of people who want to work for them. [The New York Observer]
"What happened to the Boston Phoenix?" [Boston Magazine]
Quote of the day...
Theoretically, journalists should be the last people to fall for press releases, phony or otherwise. They're lied to day-in and day-out on the phone by the people who write the genuine press releases I worry more about getting, and a good many of those genuine press releases aren't exactly honest. I worry about counterfeit press releases, but I'm more suspicious about the real things, which claim to be true.
On Twitter...
the power of the @nytimes: it reported the same "expects to" story abt media exec previously reported elsewhere, but now people believe it
—Edmund Lee (@edmundlee) November 27, 2012
My Time Warner Cable Internet connection is crapping out as I'm working on the final draft of our Zucker-to-CNN piece..coincidence?
—Peter Lauria (@PeterLauria3) November 27, 2012
As lame as I find CNN these days, I hope Zucker fixes the network. I've been watching from the beginning; I'd love a return to glory.
—PJ Rodriguez (@pjrodriguez) November 26, 2012
On TV...
Vice and YouTube take Japan (hat tip: AllThingsD):


text:
String is it Test
From ErlangCentral Wiki
Testing Whether an Object is a String
You need to test if an object is a string. Since Erlang does not have objects per se, the goal here is really that you want to test if a term is a string.
You can't! An Erlang string is just a list of characters (really, a list of integer values). So, the variable you are examining could be a list of letters, a set of coordinates, or a set of bytecode for Donald Knuth's MMIX machine.
About the best you can do is determine that the term you are evaluating is a list or not. For that, use the Erlang built-in-function is_list:
1> A="This is fun!". "This is fun!" 2> is_list(A). true 3> B=12. 12 4> is_list(B). false
If you were very concerned that a term was printable, you could verify that it consists of a list of integers that fall within the range of characters you consider to be a string:
1> Fun = fun(XX) -> 1> if XX < 0 -> false; 1> XX > 255 -> false; 1> true -> true 1> end 1> end. #Fun<erl_eval.6.39074546> 2> Is_String = fun(XY) -> 2> case is_list(XY) of 2> false -> false; 2> true -> lists:all(Fun, XY) 2> end 2> end. #Is_String<erl_eval.6.39074546> 3> A. "This is fun!" 4> Is_String(A). true 5> C. [2000,1982,199891] 6> Is_String(C). false


text:
Survey: Kids Get $65 a Month in Allowance. Too High, or Just Right?
Is a $65 a month allowance too much to be giving kids?
-Lylah M. Alphonse, Yahoo! Shine
When it comes to allowances, American kids are pulling in more than a little pocket change. A new survey says that they're getting an average of $65 a month to spend as they like, above and beyond the things their parents buy for them — and just 1 percent of parents say their kids put any of it into savings.
"These findings make clear that it can pay to be a kid," said Jordan Amin, chair of the American Institute of CPAs' Financial Literacy Commission.
According to a national survey for the American Institute of CPAs by Harris Interactive, 61 percent of parents surveyed said that they give their kids an allowance, and 54 percent of parents said that they started doing so when their kids were 8 years old. Eighty-nine percent of parents surveyed said that they require their kids to earn their allowance by doing chores — at least an hour of them a week, though most kids did about 6 hours a week worth of work for their money.
Read Airline Loses 10-Year-Old Child. Do You Let Your Kids Fly by Themselves?
Sixty-five dollars a month works out to $15 a week. It sounds like a lot, but $15 doesn't get you as far as it did a generation ago. A single movie tickets averages about $8, the National Association of Theatre Owners announced earlier this month, compared to $4.15 in 1992. New video games can cost upwards of $50 apiece, and a new CD (or MP3 album download) costs about $10.
Even so, some experts say that $15 a week seems a little high, considering that parents are also buying their kids everything they want and need — including those CDs, movie tickets, and video games.
"It would depend on the age of the child and the financial circumstances of the family," Clare Levison, a member of the AICPA's National Financial Literacy Commission, told Yahoo! Shine in an interview on Thursday. "A larger amount would be more appropriate if their children were using it to buy things their parents would normally buy for them."
When it comes to chores, "children should be doing things above and beyond the normal expectations of contributing to a household," she says. "I would say that keeping your room clean is just a regular expectation. Something like cleaning out the car, that would be above and beyond."


text:
You won't be able to dismiss this by usual means (escape or click button), but you can close it programatically based on user choices or actions.
"The invitation was exactly what I was hoping it would be. The image I created on my computer is the exact image I received. They are printed on sturdy paper with amazing color. The bride-to-be loves them and said they are beautiful. Her approval is really all I needed"
"This Bachelorette party postcard turned out great! Wedding Paper Divas sent me my proof right away as promised and they were delivered to my home on time. I will for sure use them in the future for invitations!"
"I absolutely love the invitation I created on Wedding Paper Divas. I was able to edit the back to include our itinerary, giving me the chance to say everything I wanted it to include. The paper quality is exquisite, I am very pleased."
"As a first time Maid of Honor it was a bit stressful realizing everything I had to plan for my friends big day! I found these beautiful postcards for the bachelorette and they are SO beautiful! I have received so many compliments how nice they are! It was so nice to just put in all the details and know that I would not have to hand write a bunch of invites! And the delivery was super fast!! I never expected them to arrive so quickly! I will be ordering the bridal shower invitations from here as well!"
"This card was so cute when I got it in the mail! I love how you could customize it to fit your needs perrectly! The paper was so sturdy and the colors turned out exactly like the picture!"


text:
THE curators of Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art were probably expecting critics to pick their brains, instead they got a zombie invasion.
About 20 protesters dressed as zombie farmers stormed the official opening of the 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art on Saturday. The undead farmers were protesting against a sponsorship deal between the gallery and the coal seam gas giant Santos. Groaning and drooling fake blood as they shuffled into the building, the scabbed flesh-eaters shocked the crowd of weekend art buffs and gallery staff.


text:
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., or FDIC, has asked banks to notify their customers that the Transaction Account Guarantee program, known as TAG, is set to expire Dec. 31.
The program, which provides temporary unlimited deposit insurance for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, was put in place in October 2008 as part of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. TAG was intended to reassure depositors that their money was safe, among other objectives.
Dodd-Frank doesn't include a specific TAG-is-ending notice requirement, but in a Nov. 5 financial institutions letter, the FDIC characterized such a reminder as "a matter of prudent commercial practice."
Banks can attach written notices to account statements, send email to depositors or use other communication methods to provide adequate notice so depositors can consider the impact in managing their transaction accounts, the FDIC said. The agency's letter also advised banks to remove posted notices about the expanded insurance from their main offices, branches and websites and review and modify account agreements and disclosure statements as needed.
Many small businesses, municipalities, hospitals and other entities use noninterest-bearing transaction accounts to meet payroll and operational expenses. Approximately $1.4 trillion is deposited in these accounts, according to the Independent Community Bankers of America, a banking industry group in Washington, D.C.
After TAG expires, noninterest-bearing transaction accounts will be FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor.
Meanwhile, the American Bankers Association, or ABA, and other banking groups continue to lobby Congress to extend the program.
The ABA will be looking for a bill to to attach the extension to during the congressional lame-duck session that starts Nov. 13, according to the association's Dodd-Frank tracker website.
Follow me on Twitter: @marciegeff.