text:
Note: This item is more than 11 years old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.
Print – Plain Text – Permalink
News Release
Media Contact: TPWD News, email@example.com, 512-389-8030
April 17, 2006
TPWD Releases First Flounder Fingerlings
ROCKPORT, Texas — When two years of careful work went down the drain April 4, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department coastal fisheries workers quietly cheered.
The drain was connected to a hose, and the hose led to Little Bay, a shallow estuary in the Rockport city limits. Through that hose, nearly 1,500 fingerling flounder swam to freedom.
"This is the first time we've gotten to this point," said Robert Vega, Ph.D., TPWD's enhancement director.
Southern flounder, and many other species of flatfish around the world, have proven difficult to spawn and raise in captivity.
Building on successes in Japan, North Carolina and elsewhere, G. Joan Holt, Ph.D., a University of Texas aquaculture researcher, and the TPWD hatchery team at the CCA/CPL Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi were able to successfully induce wild-caught flounder to spawn and then to raise the larvae through their metamorphosis into flatfish and to fingerlings as much as six inches long.
Fisheries biologists said 1,500 fish — the majority of which will not survive to maturity — is a drop in the bay's vast bucket, and is not the kind of large-scale enhancement effort that is likely to make any difference that anglers can see. Instead, they said, it was important to demonstrate that it could be done at all.
"We're very excited about the progress we've been able to achieve working in collaboration with Dr. Holt," said Vega. "I think that within a few years, if our coastal managers decide we need to develop a large-scale flounder program, we should be able to achieve that objective."
"It was a really neat trial run with not very many animals," said Holt, who is widely acknowledged as a leading expert on aquaculture. "Next year we have a lot of plans about how we're going to work on it."
Holt said that scientists are continuing to learn about how to handle flounder.
Aquaculturists can induce many fish to begin spawning by manipulating environmental factors such as water temperature and the duration of "daylight" the fish are exposed to. Some species, such as red drum, respond readily to well-understood environmental cues and can be made to spawn almost on command.
Flounder, though, are a little tougher. For instance, after inducing the big females to begin spawning in December, Holt and her researchers "turned-off" the fish — stopped the spawning process — since the Port Aransas laboratory would be emptied of staff over the holidays. Problem was, they couldn't turn them back on when they got back.
"I think we're continuing to learn a lot about how to spawn them. We're continuing to do the temperature tolerances so we can figure out when to put them into the ponds," said Holt. "We're also looking at pigmentation problems. Everyone who works with flounder around the world has problems with pigmentation."
Flounder typically exhibit a light-colored "bottom," or right side, and a darker top, or left, side, which more closely matches the sandy or muddy bay bottoms they prefer. In some hatchery fish — including fingerlings released this month — the dark pigmentation on top is not complete.
Holt said that there is some concern that fish that exhibit light coloration on the "wrong" side are more vulnerable to predators. Elsewhere, where flounder also are an important commercial species, unusually pigmented individuals could be perceived as less palatable by consumers.
Holt said she and TPWD hatchery staff hoped to address pigmentation problems by varying the diet of the larval fish.
Many anglers have expressed concern about the state of flounder stocks in Texas — the species is fished commercially and recreationally here — but Mark Fisher, Ph.D., TPWD coastal fisheries science director, said flounder are doing better, especially since the late 1990s.
According to Fisher, shrimp bycatch — the inadvertent capture and killing of juvenile flounder — has the biggest impact on the fish's success in Texas waters.
"Shrimping effort is declining, and we are seeing the flounder respond," Fisher said. "We're seeing an increase in the adults as well as an increase in the size of the age zero and age one fish."
Fisher said the relative abundance of adult flounder in the state hit rock bottom in 1995, several years after the peak of shrimping activity here. Since then, by buying-back shrimping licenses and limiting new entries into the fishery, TPWD has helped reduce shrimping pressure on the coast. That, in turn said Fisher, has benefit flounder.
According to TPWD Coastal Fisheries Director Larry McKinney, Ph.D., flounder stocks in Texas waters appear to be on the rebound and that is good news coastal anglers and seafood lovers alike.
"It has taken the combined effects of regulation and license buyback to get us to this point in recovering flounder stocks," said McKinney, "but that is not good enough, and we are looking at a range of strategies, including hatcheries, to move us further and faster to where we do want to be."
Publication — Permission is granted to publish, in whole or in part, any news releases on this page.
Print — A print-friendly version of the news release shows only the release with font sizes set to the browser default.
Plain Text — Plain text versions of TPWD news releases are provided for copying and pasting into editing software.
To copy text into an editing software:
- Click a Plain Text link to display the plain text page in your browser.
- Select all.
- Copy.
- Paste in a document in your editing program.
Permalink — This is a direct link to the news release, omitting the navigation context from the URI.
English/Spanish — News releases posted in both English and Spanish have one of these links.
If you have any suggestions for improving these pages, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com and mention Plain Text Pages.
(5.4.16 i)


text:
377 yards.
'); var yuipath = 'clientscript/yui'; var yuicombopath = ''; var remoteyui = false; } else // Load Rest of YUI remotely (where possible) { var yuipath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/2.9.0/build'; var yuicombopath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/combo'; var remoteyui = true; if (!yuicombopath) { document.write('
377 yards.
10-3 Woo Hoo!!!
Worst 10-3 team in NFL history.
2007 Super Bowl XLI Champions!
OR... you could take the high road and realize that one bad game is not the end of the world...
Yeah, the last four years have just been HORRIBLE.... God have pity on us poor Colts fans... puh-leaze! Grow up or something! Appreciate what we've been able to cheer for!
How come when the Colts do well in the regular season, everyone just says "Well it doesn't really matter for the Colts until the postseason," but when we happen to struggle for a few games in the regular season, it's suddenly the end of the freakin' world? RELAX and just wait for the playoffs... sheesh...
We just want something done about it. And we're not going to get our hopes up. We've had them crushed a few times. Can you imagine if the Colts play San Diego in the playoffs? Can you say best playoff game ever by a running back?
We have completely wasted one of the best offensive lines in NFL history because we're too cheap/incompetent to get anything done. Not only should Dungy and this horrendous, laughable excuse for a defense be out the door, but Polian should be as well. I'm sick of this miserable, conservative failure year after year after year. And yet, the majority of fans STILL manage to get suckered in over and over and over again, despite the fact that nothing's changed. It's mind-boggling.
And when the offense plays under pressure that is when mistakes happen. Give the Colts the run and see how long Peyton can be patient before forcing one or before someone else makes a mistake. Even if the Colts play the perfect offensive game, can the run defense ever stop the other team?
I realize the idea is for the Colts to play defense from the lead but teams are figuring out they don't have to play a typical game even if they trail. They don't have to go to the air more just because they are trailing because they can gain plenty of yardage on the ground via the Colts' porous defense. The front 4 is no match for opposing O lines and running backs (and once you get past them with a head of steam and not even a bump, you have a good shot at seeing exactly what you need and making good decisions on (following) blocking). Why throw long when you can run long?? By being so 'giving' on the running game the Colts play right into the hands of what the other team wants: Keeping the Colt offense on the sidelines and making them have to maximize each possession (ie: put them under pressure).
The recipe was already out there but now there's plenty of game tapes showing that it works so the opposition can play with plenty of confidence.
And while we're on the subject... Freeney gets figured out every year by the last qtr of the season. This year the opposition just used that info all season long to minimize him... actually to take advantage of him and turn a Colt strength into actually a weakness. You'd think somewhere between the player and coaches, they would address that.
And on another subject... I don't think Dungy is ever going to be accused of being a master motivator and it may be time to start asking if this team could use some motivation and someone pressing them to be the best they can be. OTOH, the defense is so undersized and underwhelming that it's pretty easy to see why their confidence would be crushed and only making things worse. Maybe there is some heart there, but I'm not sure Dungy is the one to get it out of them. But should a defense be put on the field that is this poorly constructed year after year and waste the contending years of this offense?
The new stadium is a done deal so this shouldn't be a problem that is a business decision (we don't need fool's gold to sell the product). It's a poor football decision. And I said elsewhere, I believe Irsay wants this team to win a championship so I don't blame him. But someone under him needs to be making some hard decisions. ...And he needs to be holding some people accountable.
My fear is the problem is Polian is just too stubborn to address the defense because so many people are saying the team can't win (in the playoffs) with things this out of balance. So Polian is trying to prove them wrong because he thinks he's the smartest man in the room. And Dungy is too laidback to make waves about it.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
No - there have been at least 3 times teams gained over 400 yards in a game. 467 being the record I think.
The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up.
Most Yards Gained Rushing, Game
426 Detroit vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 4, 1934
423 N.Y. Giants vs. Baltimore, Nov. 19, 1950
420 Boston vs. N.Y. Giants, Oct. 8, 1933
If you were think only about the Colts you were right.
The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up.
I guess I was slightly misinformed. It was the second-most in the last 36 years.
Still amazingly bad.
The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up.
When you have one of the worst run defenses in the history of the NFL, no record of futility is safe.
This is clearly a case of management/coaching reaping what they have sown. It was clear to the world that the defense has been a problem for the past 3-4 years and the more fans and media talked about it the more the Colts seemed to want to refuse to look that way. So they stayed on the same path year after year. I'm not sure thinking that one player (Simon and then McFarland) was enough is a viable fodder to say "We tried".
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
Who Dey?
Good luck stopping the BEST offense in the league on Monday. Should be a hell of a game.
Bengals 42
colts 31
oh ya.....Carson>Peyton
I'm not even going to bother with this thread anymore. You guys are a load of sour-pusses.
This is exactly why I hate the Colts fans in this town. 95% of you didn't become Colts fans until Peyton Manning became a Colt, and even then, people stayed off the bandwagon until the Pacers team broke up and the Colts were above .500, which, shockingly enough, has been about 5 years now.
You realize the Colts have been playing in this city for 22 years now, right?
You also realize that the hard cap means that as long as you have Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, and Marvin Harrison on this team, that your defense will ALWAYS suck? You could have Vince Lombardi coaching this defense, it would still suck, because you can't afford to pay for guys who don't suck.
Also, see my "Welcome to the NFL" post in one of the other threads.
The management is very sound in Indy. They put together a high-octane offense to bring in lots of casual fans. The problem is, of course, that offense doesn't win titles. I firmly believe that the Colts plan on becoming a defensive team when Manning and Harrison retire. The problem is, they're not retiring fast enough, and so the fans are getting disgruntled over the early exits every year.
Case in point: Name one NFL champion in the last 10 years that spent most of their money on the offensive side of the ball. Guess what? You can't.
It reads in tone like you disagree with me but yet you seem to be making my argument.
...Altho I think it's folly to plan on shoring up the defense after Peyton and Marvin retire. You're wasting them in that case... and severely testing the core of the fanbase with that type of strategy.
But to the point of the here and now-
First, Peyton Manning is going to make a lot of receivers look good if they do their homework. So let's start putting some money into the other side of the ball. Please.
Secondly... I don't think it's just money that is the problem. Are you saying that only undersized, lame defenders are available for the prices we are paying? Can't we at least get lame defenders who are more near the average size for their positions?
Maybe we first need to start looking at players who are physically big enough to play their positions in the modern NFL and rethink this 'small and fast' idea. Especially up front. And as small as our guys are according to the numbers, my guess is that the numbers are inflated. Cato June was reported to have said he's actually 209lbs!
That doesn't mean we scrap everyone in this defense but it means that we find ways to better utilize them.... and that falls right back to management and coaches.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Well, I've stared at it for a couple of months, but the Marlins HR feature at the new ballpark is finally in motion.
Thanks to a Youtube video posted by MrSand0880. I don't know who that is, but it sure seems authentic. Let's just say it's about what I expected, but it's still shocking to think this will go off EVERY time the Marlins hit a home run at home this season.
You be the judge. What do you think?
Copyright 2012 by Post Newsweek. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Clear Skin Night Kit
Kit includes:
Acne Wash • [60 ml / 2 fl. oz]
- Gentle cleanser that helps control acne breakouts.
- Reduces blemishes, exfoliates dead skin cells and improves skin texture.
- Oil-free formula will hydrate skin, which is especially helpful for adult acne. Can be used regularly to keep acne-prone skin healthy.
Purifying Mask • [30 g / 1 oz]
- A deep cleansing clay mask to help purify pores, even out skin tone and absorb impurities.
- Brightens the complexion.
Nighttime Oil Control Lotion • [15 ml / 0.5 fl. oz]
- Smooth and light like a serum.
- Helps control oil and reduce pore size.
- Designed for combination, congested skin.
See individual products for recommended usage.


text:
This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
'); var yuipath = 'clientscript/yui'; var yuicombopath = ''; var remoteyui = false; } else // Load Rest of YUI remotely (where possible) { var yuipath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/2.9.0/build'; var yuicombopath = 'http://yui.yahooapis.com/combo'; var remoteyui = true; if (!yuicombopath) { document.write('
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Thunder signed Ibaka to a 4 year extension. "40 million plus."
He'd have gotten way more on the open market (and been extremely overpaid). But that's a nice deal for OKC. Presti strikes again. Now, about James Harden...
If they're willing to move Harden, God I hope we get in on that somehow.
Without Westbrook and Durant, and if he played 35+ minutes per game he would easily average 20-5-5. I mean the guy is averaging 17-4-4 in 31 minutes while sharing the ball with 2 guys who finished 2nd and 3rd in the NBA in shots attempted.
If he gets out of OKC he's going to shock some people, I think.
On Twitter, Woj has updated that to 4 years $48m. Which sounds a lot more reasonable, given what the big man market is like.
It's a bit weird that they've decided to lock up Ibaka without deciding what to do with Harden yet, or maybe they HAVE decided but we haven't found out yet. Of course the 2 contracts aren't directly related, but you'd think they need to account for both in deciding how much tax they're willing to pay.
not saying you're wrong, but I don't think so. Didn't Harden basically disappear during the finals? or at least not play very well. Harden is skilled, but not athletic. He benefits big time from playing with guys that command double teams and is the guy left over that gets easier shots. He's got skills to be sure, but is in a position that makes him look better than he really is, imo at least.
And it's not like he just puts up big numbers ala Tyreke Evans or Monta Ellis. His style of play is unselfish and in the flow of the offense, always making the right plays.
I hope this doesn't toe the line or anything, but Herb donated $7,500 to the Mitt Romney campaign
Interesting from the standpoint that I had heard of him (and Mel) donating to various Democrats before. They even hosted a fund raising dinner for Clinton, if I remember correctly. So, perhaps he is not just a party-line kind of guy. That's a good thing, if true.
Mel had and now Bren continues to donate tens of thousands to the Dems, not sure if Herb always has.
Harden would be the best player on this Pacers team. He would be able to get his own shot at the rim, while creating for others along the way. Harden would be fine without Durant and Westbrook around.
i don't see why they'd give up Harden or let him go. If it comes to it, they can just amnesty Perk.
I hope fans won't get obsessed with the Harden idea, because it seems even more unrealistic than the Eric Gordon one was.
Harden is a lil tough to project. A lot of his numbers either come as him being the number one option on the floor against 2nd teamers, or as the 3rd option with two other all pro guys. I agree, he's much more athletic than ppl give him credit for, but there's a big big difference between what he does, and between being a number one option on a playoff team. Those kind of players are truly hard to project.
not sure the Austin Croshere example proves anything. The fact is Harden is not very athletic by NBA standards. He is highly skilled. While the skill stays and the athleticism decreases, the lack of athleticism means Harden is what he is. He's only going to get worse.
FWIW, James Harden is not, nor will he ever be, Manu Ginobilli.
Harden is a good player. But not a great player. He will help you win games vs Minnesota in January. He is not the guy that will win games in the ECF vs Miami. The Pacers don't need a guy that wins games vs MIN, they need guys that win games vs MIA. Spending Max type money for Harden is silly. Spending $10M for Harden is a good idea. Going after an overhyped player is a bad idea. The Austin Croshere example shows that.
@SamAmicoFSO: RT @JohnTelich8: Source: Cavs likely to buy out Omri Casspi from contract. Hearing this may be a mutual desire.
yeah....a super athletic shot blocking rebounding PF like Ibaka would have gotten some near Max offer cuz some team will offer him an overpaid contract. I am surprised that he took the extension.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
@SamAmicoFSO: If Cavs do in fact part ways with Casspi, it's likely because Luke Walton will not agree to buyout. Don't want both. Would prefer Casspi.
@SamAmicoFSO: There have been whispers this summer Casspi wants to leave NBA and return overseas. Walton, on other hand, knows this is his final contract.
Looking at Herb's donation history, he's definitely no strict party line guy. Although ALL of the Simon family gave money to Senator Lugar. Not too surprising really (and hopefully thats as far as the political discussion goes).
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul.
It wasn't about being the team everyone loved, it was about beating the teams everyone else loved.
Division Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Conference Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 2005
NBA Champions 1989, 1990, 2004
There are a couple dunks in here by Harden that rules out the not athletic thing as well. The 45 second mark is a good one.
Last edited by xBulletproof; 08-19-2012 at 07:59 PM.
I was making the comparison when he was still at Arizona state.
It wasn't about being the team everyone loved, it was about beating the teams everyone else loved.
Division Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Conference Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 2005
NBA Champions 1989, 1990, 2004
"Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." Kevin Pritchard press conference
remember when Lebron first left and there was all that "Lebron'll never be able to go home again" stuff? Yeah, not so much.
in hindsight, him drawing the line between Cleveland and Akron might've helped in that regard a lot.


text:
Burton Lira Full-Zip Fleece
Clean, simple, and focused on warmth – your new go-to polar fleece pairs well with your entire closet.
Heat is one thing, but comfort is a whole other story. The women's Lira Full-Zip Fleece delivers in both categories with a sleek silhouette and enduring warmth of Polar Fleece. Cut slim for easy layering under a jacket, but longer for a little extra warmth, this versatile fleece jacket is detailed with a soft chin guard around the zipper and handwarmer pockets. Straightforward styling means it's easy to pair with any outfit or adventure.
- 100% Polyester Polar Fleece
- Chin Guard
- Zippered Handwarmer Pockets
- Lycra® Binding at Cuffs, Hem, and Collar
- Slim Fit
- 1-Year Warranty


text:
White Damask Decal
No longer available
- Overview
Home decorating goes highbrow with this ornate wall decal.
- 20" wide x 24.5" high
- Decals make a fast, no-fuss alternative to messy paint and stencils.
- Self-adhesive backing removes without any surface damage.
- Made of vinyl.
- For best results, mount to a smooth surface.
- Decal comes as one sheet.
- Sold individually.
- Made in America.
- Dimensions + Care
- Clean using a soft sponge and lukewarm water with mild soap or detergent.
- Shipping Info
This item will arrive in 3-5 business days. Please proceed to the Payment & Review page of Checkout for a precise delivery estimate.


text:
Bradford on Avon children's author Anna Wilson has drawn on her own experiences of being on safari to write her new book, Monkey Madness.
The author, who has written 25 books, was on safari in Botswana two years ago when the idea for the book, a sequel to Monkey Business, came about.
She said: "I thought the characters would want to be with us on safari, so I started keeping notes.
"We met a fantastic man called Bibi who was really knowledgeable about animals and birds. Every evening he would tell stories from his childhood and I would write them down."
Mrs Wilson has two children and the main character Felix is based on her son and his love of animals.
The book, aimed at seven to 11-year-olds, can be bought from book shops, including Ex Libris in Bradford, and online.


text:
Sprained ankle keeps Moss out of lineup
OAKLAND -- Brandon Moss was not in the A's lineup Saturday against Blue Jays left-hander Mark Buehrle after spraining his left ankle Friday. The ankle swelled up a bit more than Moss expected, though he still does not believe the injury to be anything serious.
"It was a little more sore today than I thought it was going to be, because yesterday after the game it actually didn't hurt quite as bad," Moss said. "Right after I did it, I really thought I messed it up, but it's doing good, it'll be all right."
Moss received treatment before Saturday's game, and while he said he could play if necessary, manager Bob Melvin prefers to give him a full day off if possible.
"He's one of the toughest guys we have and doesn't like a day off, let alone a couple days," Melvin said. "We'll keep him off the field for BP today, give him some treatment and see how he is tomorrow."
Moss rolled over the ankle while attempting to leave the batter's box on an eighth-inning ground ball. Alberto Callaspo replaced him at first base, and Nate Freiman got the start at first on Saturday.
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com.Aaron Leibowitz is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
A new HIV drug, Tivicay, will hit the market this month following its approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
It was developed by ViiV, a joint venture of GlaxoSmithKline PLC and Pfizer Inc., both companies with a big presence in the Delaware Valley.
Tivicay joins a newer drug class that blocks an enzyme involved in the replication of HIV in one's body. Untreated, HIV can attack immune systems, making patients susceptible to serious, fatal infections.
A new option
Area doctors who specialize in treating HIV welcome the new drug, intended for newly infected and long-term HIV patients. They caution, however, that it's no quick fix.
Dr. Kathleen Squires, director of infectious diseases at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, wasn't involved in the drug's development but said she thinks it's promising for patients, especially those few who are resistant to similar types of drugs.
"It's exciting to see a new drug on the market in terms of really being able to individualize care for HIV-infected patients and to give them an array of options based on the number of pills a day, side effects from the drugs, and being able to show how well they're able to suppress their infection," Squires said.
Dr. Karam Mounzer, clinic director of the Jonathan Lax Treatment Center in Center City Philadelphia, was a principal investigator on three studies involved in the development of the drug.
"It is a welcome addition," Mounzer said. "You want a simple regimen that is well-tolerated, that you know will suppress a virus, and that you know if the patient skips a dose here and there, you don't want the regimen to select resistance."
Part of what makes Tivicay appealing, he said, is its prospects of being combined with other medications into one pill, taken once a day, down the road.
Dr. Jody Borgman, director of the Immunodeficiency Clinic at Einstein Medical Center, agreed, saying that would give patients another easy treatment possibility. That ease can help assure adherence to the treatment, an important determinant in how well a drug actually works.
"New drugs aren't always the issue," Borgman said. "It's finding drugs that patients will take."
Not a game-changer
In the late '90s and early 2000s, there was just one HIV drug available, and it may not have been that effective for patients over time. That has since changed, with more than two dozen HIV drugs available today.
"We've gotten better drugs that people can tolerate better," Borgman said. Earlier medications had more side effects and had more complicated treatment schedules, leading to missed dosages and more drug resistance.
The regimens have gotten a lot simpler, going from multiple pills multiple times a day to one to three pills one or two times a day.
"We certainly have a lot of options," Borgman said. "We can definitely get by without this" new drug.
Underlying challenges
There are several other factors, beyond drug options, in assuring the long-term health of an individual with HIV, according to Borgman and others.
Dr. Robert Gross, an HIV researcher at the University of Pennsylvania who treats patients at the Philadelphia VA, said other health services and behavioral issues "are actually more in the forefront in my mind and most other HIV providers."
Gross said bigger challenges to ensuring people with HIV stay healthy include identifying who's infected and encouraging people to get tested for the virus. Battling the stigma associated HIV continues to be an issue, he said, as is successfully connecting people with continued care.
According to the city health department, about 19,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia.
Support provided by


text:
a slap on the wrist
This page is about the idiom a slap on the wrist
Meaning: If someone gives you a slap on the wrist, they give you a mild punishment for making a mistake or doing something wrong.
For example:
- The tribunal didn't think it was a serious offence, so they just gave him a slap on the wrist. All he got was a warning.
- Some of our players got a slap on the wrist for getting to the training session late. The coach warned them not to be late again and then made them do twenty push-ups.
Quick Quiz:
The judge gave her a slap on the wrist by sentencing her to
This entry is in the following categories:
Contributor: Matt Errey


text:
This structured course gives an overview of the earliest teachings of the Buddhist tradition. It has been designed by Bhante Sujato and Bhante Brahmali. It is based on the findings of historical scholarship, and explores the contemporary relevance of these ancient teachings. The course consists of six day-long workshops over six months. Each month, readings and meditations will be assigned for the following workshop.
Early Buddhism Course Live Streaming:
The two teaching sessions will be streamed live. The times are:
8:30am - 10:30am AWST
12:30pm - 2:30pm AWST
Use Time and Date to convert to your local time:
Tune in here:
Downloads of the first courses in mp3 as well as PDF's of the readings:


text:
A working paper recently published by Felix Reichling of the Congressional Budget Office and Kent Smetters of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School concludes that most people should not buy annuities. This is a controversial finding bound to spark significant debate within the financial services community.
The annuity model is simple: You give up a portion of your savings to an insurance company in exchange for a guaranteed stream of payments for the remainder of your life. Gil Weinreich, editor-in-chief of ThinkAdvisor, an online and print publication family for financial advisers, interviewed Smetters to find out why he believes that's not a good idea. He quoted Smetters as stating, "The average American should probably not annuitize any of their wealth."
Smetters explained that it is in fact uninsured health-care shocks – the most common being disability while working or the need for long-term care while retired – that impact the usefulness of annuities more than anything else.
Here's the logic: Suppose that you are retired and develop a medical condition requiring long-term care, for which you are not insured. If you had previously purchased an annuity, it would not be much help, because you now have the need for a lot more income than the annuity had been designed to produce. You could sell your annuity – there is a secondary market for this – but because of your medical condition, your expected longevity is reduced. As a result, the amount of cash you can get for the annuity will be lower, because its value is based on the expectation of its future cash flows. That's just the opposite of what you need during such a situation.
Smetters went so far as to recommend that younger people actually "short" annuities.
"You can get a negative annuity by buying life insurance," he said. "It is well known … that whereas an annuity pays me for living, life insurance pays me for dying. What happens when I get sick is that my life insurance increases in value. You can cash that out and get protection against uninsured expenses."
Is there anyone who would benefit from an annuity? According to Smetters, "those who should buy annuities have already incurred health costs or are quite elderly." Insurance companies can afford to offer such people annuities with larger monthly or yearly payments because there's a higher likelihood they'll die sooner.
Most advisers think of annuities as low-risk investments. But as Smetters pointed out, they are actually higher risk because they fail at exactly the times you need them the most: during health-care crises. The better alternative, he said, is long-term care insurance for older people and disability insurance for younger people.
I believe that annuities – particularly single-premium immediate annuities – can be a valuable part of a well-diversified investment portfolio. But Smetters and Reichling suggest that they should be used sparingly until you reach an age where the payments become significant.
To read the CBO working paper, visit cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/44374_MortalityProbabilities-Reichling_2_0.pdf.
Artie Green, a Los Altos resident, is a Certified Financial Planner and professional investment adviser. For more information, call (408) 747-1222.


text:
Victory Comes at a High Price in "Tipping Points"...
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, Toynk.com, PastGenerationToys.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.
For action figures, statues and sculptures, go to CSMooreStudio.com.
As a full-scale revolt embroils Onderon, the rebels strike a decisive blow against the planets Separatist-aligned king. Unfortunately for the rebels, such victory comes at a high price in Tipping Points, airing this Saturday, October 27th at 9:30am ET/PT on Cartoon Network.
Episode Trivia:
· An unscripted response from the lead droid gunship mechanically intones by your command, a nod to the classic Cylons from the original Battlestar Galactica series.
· Hondos yacht is named the Fortune and Glory, a nod to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, wherein Indy and Short Round talk about seeking out fortune and glory.
· When Lux points out to Ahsoka that Steelas courage is all well and good but, What good would that do us if she gets herself killed?, its a deliberate echo of a line Luke Skywalker delivers about Han Solo in Episode IV.
Source: Lucasfilm


text:
We display the original MSRP and when applicable the current, reduced purchase price on the ECCO.com website, this means that the merchandise was previously offered at the higher price listed. The strikethrough price is used to identify merchandise marked down from the original MSRP.
Strikethrough prices referenced on this website reflect original offering prices from the ECCO.com website or ECCO's stores and are not necessarily the former price for the merchandise. Intermediate markdowns from the original MSRP price may have been taken.
Percentage reductions are off of original MSRP, except where noted.
A smart-style training shoe, designed for all kinds of sports from gym workouts to running - having the right shoe just makes training so much more fun. Great all-round choice with added benefits such as excellent grip and abrasion resistance. Made from soft, full-grain leather for an on-trend look combined with practical features. Full-length foot support with anatomical last shape based on 2,500 individual foot scans for increased comfort. Lightweight construction for a comfortable wear.
At ECCO we are committed to make your online experience as easy as possible. The best way to make sure that your order is the right size is to measure your feet and then compare with the size chart below to find the appropriate size. Please follow these four simple steps to accurately measure your feet:
All you need to measure your feet from heel to toe is a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler.
Place the paper on the floor up against a wall. Place the heel against the wall.
Mark the longest part of your foot on the paper. Repeat procedure with the other foot.
Measure the length of each mark and match it with the size chart. Let the longest foot decide the shoe size.


text:
HUMOR ABUSE Returns to ACT, 8/3-19
Lorenzo Pisoni's celebrated one-man show, Humor Abuse, returns to American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) for an exclusive limited engagement.
Created by Pisoni and director Erica Schmidt, Humor Abuse takes us under the big top with Pisoni's incredible true story of growing up as the youngest member of San Francisco's Pickle Family Circus. Celebrating the complicated, no-holds-barred life of a performer, Pisoni shows off the tricks of the trade he learned from his father, Pickle cofounder Larry Pisoni. A hilarious and heartfelt event that will delight audiences of all ages, Humor Abuse dazzles with unforgettable stories and mesmerizing routines. The show has been critically acclaimed throughout its runs around the country: the New York Times called Pisoni "a performer of charisma and charm with the split-second timing and aplomb of Buster Keaton;" Variety praised the show as "surprising, funny, and entirely theatrical;" and during the show's sold-out run in January, the San Francisco Chronicle awarded the show its highest rating, hailing it as "90 minutes of nonstop hilarity . . . a tour de force of physical comedy and a gift to the Bay Area." Humor Abuse performs August 3–19, 2012 at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Press night is Friday, August 3, 2012, at 8 p.m. Tickets (starting at $25) are available by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or at act-sf.org.
About returning to the Bay Area, Pisoni-who previously appeared on the A.C.T. stage in 2005's hugely popular The Gamester and also recently performed in Broadway's Equus alongside Daniel Radcliffe-says: "When I was asked if I was interested in doingHumor Abuse again at A.C.T., there was no question. Being able to share the story of my father and the Pickle Family Circus with Bay Area audiences was an absolute dream come true and I am truly thankful for the opportunity to share it all again."
Pisoni was born into the Pickle Family Circus shortly after his parents, Larry Pisoni and Peggy Snider, founded the alternative big top in 1974 with their juggling partner, Cecil Mackinnon. After Bill Irwin and Geoff Hoyle joined their ranks-creating the incomparable clown trio of Lorenzo Pickle (Pisoni), Willy the Clown (Irwin), and Mr. Sniff (Hoyle)-the Pickles became a venerable and beloved Bay Area institution. They toured the West Coast (and beyond) through the 1980s and ' 90s and led the charge in the renewal of the American circus, exchanging animal acts, pyrotechnics, and the supersized three-ring format with daring acrobatics and its famous show-stopping group juggle, all presented on one intimate stage so audiences would not miss a single moment. Lorenzo Pisoni grew up in this hotbed of creativity, first appearing onstage at the age of two. He became his father's clown partner not long after, and he continued to perform with the troupe during his teens. Pisoni, a natural storyteller, gives the audience a unique take on the familiar coming-of-age story and creates a moving and hilarious portrait of a father-and-son relationship. His recollections are centered around physically demanding tricks (both newly created acts as well as and reenactments of his father's famous Pickle performances) that show off his skills as a juggler, acrobatic, clown, and physical comedian.
The creative team for Humor Abuse includes lighting designer Ben Stanton (Seminar on Broadway, Angels in America at the Signature Theatre), sound designer Bart Fasbender (over 100 productions, including work at The Public Theater, Brooklyn Academy Of Music, and Atlantic Theater Company), and composer Randy Craig (who is an original Pickle Family Circus member and recently composed and performed the music for A.C.T.'s production of Scapin). Humor Abuse is stage-managed by Hannah Cohen.
A.C.T.'s production of Humor Abuse is made possible by producer Marilee K. Gardner. A.C.T. would also like to acknowledge its 2012–13 season company sponsors Ray and Dagmar Dolby, Frannie Fleishhacker, Ambassador James C. Hormel and Michael P. Nguyen, Koret Foundation, Fred M. Levin and Nancy Livingston, The Shenson Foundation, Burt and Deedee McMurtry, Mary and Steven Swig, Doug Tilden, and Jeff and Laurie Ubben.
A.C.T.' s 2012–13 season continues with many other incredible productions. Next up is the West Coast premiere of George C. Wolfe's Tony Award–winning production of The Normal Heart (September 13–October 7, 2012), followed by Carey Perloff'ssweeping production of Sophocles' Greek tragedy Elektra (October 25–November 18, 2012), featuring core Acting Company member René Augesen in the title role and associate artist (and Academy Award winner) Olympia Dukakis as the fiercely partisan Chorus Leader. December brings A.C.T.'s celebrated production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol (November 29–December 24, 2012), now in its 36th year. This version of A Christmas Carol,, adapted by Paul Walsh and Carey Perloff, stays true to the heart of Dickens's timeless story of redemption and brings a playful sensibility to his rich language. Widely considered one of the most influential plays of the 20th century, Tennessee Williams' sultry classic, A Streetcar Named Desire (January 17–February 10, 2013) takes the stage in a sumptuous new production. Next A.C.T will present the world premiere of George F. Walker's Dead Metaphor-a hilarious dark comedy about the hypocrisies of postwar living (February 28–March 24, 2013). In the spirit of the beloved hit The Black Rider, A.C.T. is thrilled to continue the tradition of introducing eclectic, unforgettable musical projects to the stage with the world premiere of Stuck Elevator (April 4–28, 2013). A powerful and poignant hip-hop opera, Stuck Elevator is based on the true story of a Chinese restaurant deliveryman who was trapped in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours. As the event of the season, A.C.T. is thrilled to present the Bay Area premiere of The National Theatre of Scotland's internationally acclaimed production of Black Watch (May 3–June 9, 2013). Written by Gregory Burke and directed by John Tiffany (who recently won a Tony Award for his inventive work on the acclaimed Broadway musical Once), Black Watch is based on interviews Burke conducted with soldiers of the legendary Scottish regiment who served in Iraq. The 2012–13 season culminates with a new production of Tom Stoppard's masterwork Arcadia (May 16–June 9, 2013). Hailed as one of the best plays of the 20th century,Arcadia unfolds in a beautiful English country house and moves between the 19th century and the present through a series of love stories, as characters from both eras discover connections, unearth mysteries, and unravel hidden truths about the nature of heat and desire. To subscribe or to receive a season brochure, please call 415.749.2250 or visit act-sf.org.


text:
The neighboring city had a course but it's on private land behind a hotel. I think it has a new owner because people are no longer welcome there.
I've been looking at Innova's web page and they claim for about $3,500 you can get 9 baskets, tee signs and a little rules sign. I figure $500 more for concrete (tees and planting baskets) and padlocks for the baskets.
Can you really put together a 9 hole course for $4,000 and the parks department's say so?
Are there other expenses I'm not accounting for?
Does anybody know any place I can get grant money or sponsors? Michelle Obama's Let's Move is real big on regular exercise in nature and walking but I'm not sure if they give out grants. I think I can get local sponsors, but I'm not sure I can get $4K worth of local sponsors.
Any lessons learned from people who have built courses?


text:
*Recent ruminations from LUPEC Boston, a portion of which originally appeared in the Weekly Dig.
As the snow dumps and the holiday bills roll in many of us are choosing to imbibe at home, both to save money and stay warm. Such was the case last week for this LUPEC lady: my roommate whipped up a batch of jambalaya in the slow cooker and invited Alexander to come by for dinner. Alexander invited a friend who invited a friend and I invited a friend who did the same. Before we knew it, our snuggly winter dinner plans morphed into an impromptu dinner party. With all these guests on their way and only ten minutes to prep, what were we to do? Make punch!
Our group was a blend of bourbon drinkers and folks who "only drink vodka" so I turned to a bottle of Nolet's Finest as a base, an elegant gin that uses Turkish rose petals and raspberries as main botanicals. With subdued juniper notes, Nolet's ia a nice gateway choice for gin-phobes. I had white tea kicking about in the cabinet, lemons on the counter, a bottle of Combier and a little Orchard Apricot Liqueur on the bar. Old school recipes for punch (like, circa the 18th century) call for tea, sugar, water, spirits, citrus, and little spice. With all of these items at my fingertips, punch became possible.
When our guests arrived they were thrilled to find me batching up a bowl of punch just for them. It's as simple as pie (easier even – have you ever tried to make pie dough?) but packs impressive, well, punch. Our guests christened it the Short Con – the Long Con has yet to be invented, but will probably use something brown as a base.
To similarly delight your guests, follow these simple steps:
Step #1: Steep tea. How much will depend on how much punch you are making; for the Short Con Punch I steeped 2 white tea bags in 1 cup of water for five minutes.
Step #2: Peel whatever citrus you choose and muddle it with sugar. Again, this should scale; for the Short Con Punch, muddle peels of 4 lemons and a lime in about a cup of sugar. Muddle until the citrus oils have been absorbed by the sugar.
Step #3: Add tea to the sugary citrus peel mix and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Step #4: Add base spirit, modifying liqueurs, and fresh squeezed citrus juice of choice in a ratio of 2:1:1. For the Short Con we started with 2 cups of gin, a little over ¼ cup of Combier, a little under ¼ cup of Orchard Apricot Liqueur and juice of 4-5 lemons. Taste as you go and modify as needed.
Step #5: Add a little water and ice.
Et voila! If serving immediately, ladle punch over ice filled cups. If you have time, allow the punch to chill for a bit (literally) before serving.
Your guests will be so impressed. But do prepare yourself for texts that blame you for their hangover the morning after.


text:
Submit News
Toyota to Finally Get Onboard With Direct Injection, Turbocharging to Boost Efficiency
Brandon Hill
October 3, 2012 12:38 PM
Recipient E-mail
Sender E-mail
Toyota Camry SE
Toyota is finally going to catch up to the competition
Toyota is known for producing boring family sedans and SUVs that appeal to a large audience. The company is also known for its fuel efficient
Prius family of hybrid vehicles
. Vehicles like the
Prius/Prius c
manage to achieve 50mpg on the highway thanks to a fuel-sipping gasoline engine backed with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and an electric motor/battery.
Toyota has largely ignored making significant advances in its traditional gasoline engine/powertrain department; with efficient transmission/engine offerings lagging the competition (the Toyota Corolla still uses a 4-speed automatic transmission when the competition has moved to 6-speed units and CVTs).
However, no longer will its traditional vehicles take a backseat to its hybrids according to Takeshi Uchiyamada, Toyota's product development chief. "By 2015, through improvement in the engine and powertrain alone, we aim to achieve a fuel-efficiency improvement of 10 percent to 20 percent on the models adopting the improvements," said Uchiyamada.
The Toyota Corolla still uses an archaic four-speed automatic transmission and lags behind the competition in fuel economy
Competitors like Ford have already embraced direct injection and turbocharging across much of the produce range (see
), and Toyota is following suit. Toyota plans to introduce a direct injection version of its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (this new engine will first see duty in hybrid models). The engine will also find its way into vehicles like the Camry, RAV4, and Venza.
In addition, Toyota will also introduce a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will likely take the place of the 3.5-liter V6 currently found in midsize Toyota sedans and crossovers.
Toyota is also looking to add 6- and 8-speed automatic transmission to its vehicles. This should help vehicles like that aforementioned Corolla with its archaic transmission boost fuel efficiency ratings. The company will also add CVTs to more of its models, a move that has long been championed by Nissan. Nissan provides CVTs in everything from its
tiny Versa subcompact
to the large Pathfinder crossover.
All of these moves largely see Toyota playing catch-up with the rest of the automotive industry. Toyota has for too long placed all of its fuel efficiency eggs in the hybrid basket, while neglecting its bread and butter vehicles. With the competition now fiercer than ever, it now looks as though Toyota has finally realized that not everyone wants to purchase a hybrid in order to get increased fuel efficiency.
"When an individual makes a copy of a song for himself, I suppose we can say he stole a song." -- Sony BMG attorney Jennifer Pariser
Related Articles
Next Generation Mustang to Adopt EcoBoost for Efficiency, Ditch Solid Rear Axle
August 27, 2012, 8:42 AM
Quick Note: Toyota Prius Family Now Third Best-Selling Vehicle Line in the World
May 30, 2012, 3:10 PM
NAIAS 2012: Toyota Presents Sub-$19k, 53MPG Prius C Hybrid
January 10, 2012, 12:00 PM
UPDATE: Chevrolet Malibu ECO, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa, Mazda3 Head Towards 40MPG (HWY)
April 20, 2011, 4:11 PM
Latest Headlines
BMW 530e hybrid will get Wireless Charging Pad in 2018
September 26, 2017, 8:02 AM
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
More Headlines
Most Popular Articles
Samsung Galaxy S9 – Latest Leaks
September 24, 2017, 6:57 AM
London Petition to Save Uber – 633,853 Signatures
September 24, 2017, 6:45 AM
Google Pixel 2XL will reportedly cost less.
September 20, 2017, 6:17 AM
Google Home Mini – Debuts on October 4th at Google Pixel Event
September 20, 2017, 6:58 AM
Uber faces ban in London – Loses License next month.
September 22, 2017, 7:02 AM
Latest Blog Posts
Australia joins UK space radar mission
Saimin Nidarson
Sep 26, 2017, 6:25 AM
China disrupts WhatsApp ahead of Communist Party meeting
Saimin Nidarson
Sep 26, 2017, 6:18 AM
Uber using 'aggressive' tactics says Mayor
Saimin Nidarson
Sep 25, 2017, 9:51 AM
Australia to create national space agency
Saimin Nidarson
Sep 25, 2017, 9:38 AM
Zuckerberg wants to sell 35-75 million of Facebook shares
Saimin Nidarson
Sep 25, 2017, 9:33 AM
More Blog Posts
Copyright 2017 DailyTech LLC. -
RSS Feed
About Us
Terms, Conditions & Privacy Information
Kristopher Kubicki


text:
When a user has entered text into form fields and hits the Save button, the text is saved into local storage. When they hit the Load button at a later date, the text fields are populated.
If the user does NOT enter text and hits the Load button, the default empty text fields are populated with the word "undefined." How do I keep the field blank? Because if they do this accidentally, they'll be hitting the back button repeatedly to delete the word in every field (this is on an iPhone).
Here is the Load code:
* Insert data into form fields from local storage.
function loadData()
document.form2["aboutSetupOne"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupOne"];
document.form2["aboutSetupTwo"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupTwo"];
document.form2["aboutSetupThree"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupThree"];
document.form2["aboutSetupFour"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupFour"];
document.form2["aboutSetupFive"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupFive"];
I don't know enough about JS to fix this.
This does not work:
document.form2["aboutSetupOne"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupOne"];
if (document.form2["aboutSetupOne"].value == ''){
document.form2["aboutSetupOne"].value = localStorage["local.storage2. "]; }
This code also does not work (it has no effect on the project at all):
var fill = x;
document.form2["aboutSetupOne"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupOne"];
if (aboutSetupOne.length < 1) { localStorage["local.storage2.fill"]; }
I thought it should add an "x" to each field, but it does not.
Wild guess here, because I don't know JS, but what about
var fill = "x";
document.form2["aboutSetupOne"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupOne"] || "";
I don't know about the "fill" part, but the reason empty fields are populated with the word "undefined" is because that's what those localStorage values are equal to.
If you don't save anything in localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupOne"], then it's going to be equal to undefined. And if you try to set a text input's value to undefined, then it will be set to the string "undefined".
The solution is to first check each value in localStorage before assigning it:
if (localStorage['local.storage2.aboutSetupOne']) {
document.form2['aboutSetupOne'].value = localStorage['local.storage2.aboutSetupOne'];
But doing it by hand like that for each value is cumbersome, so you could store the names in an array, and cycle through it:
function loadData() {
var fields = [
i = 0, l = fields.length,
input, stored;
while (i < l) {
input = fields[i];
stored = localStorage['local.storage2.' + input];
if (stored) {
document.form2[input].value = stored;
i += 1;
sdleihssirhc, thanks for the explanation. I figured that "undefined" was correct behavior. I am trying to prevent that default behavior.
I must not be implementing your code properly, for after I do, inputted data doesn't save or load. I had completely replaced my loadData code with yours, and filled in the first three fields to test.
I thought of pre-filling every local storage field with a space, then load would show a blank space; but then I think the placeholder text wouldn't appear.
The quotes are not necessary in JS i this context. Thanks!
OK, we got it working:
function loadData()
// setup summaries 3x
var setupSummariesString = '';
var showSummary = false;
setupSummariesString += "Setup 1 Summary: ";
if (localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupOne"] == undefined)
document.form2["aboutSetupOne"].value == '';
document.form2["aboutSetupOne"].value = localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupOne"];
setupSummariesString += localStorage["local.storage2.aboutSetupOne"];
showSummary = true;
[sorry - double post.]


text:
Get an overview of this hotelBeachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
Popular property highlights
Nestled on the beach, this Hermosa Beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hermosa Beach Pier and King Harbor Marina. Manhattan Beach Pier and Seaside Lagoon are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and massage/treatment rooms.
Room Amenities
All 96 rooms boast fireplaces and deep soaking tubs, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find balconies or patios, MP3 docks, and sofa beds.
Guest Highlights
- Spotless guestrooms
- Good location
- Beach
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
- Overall room comfort
Beach House Hotel at Hermosa Beach
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 4-star property offers access to limo/town car service and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This beach hotel also offers a fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Beach House Hotel at Hermosa Beach is a smoke-free property.
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Computer station
- Total number of rooms - 96
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 3
- Multilingual staff
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Fireplace in lobby
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- In-room massage available
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free weekday newspaper
- MP3 docking station
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Sofa bed size
- Balcony or patio
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Iron/ironing board
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Cable TV service
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Free WiFi
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Frette Italian sheets
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Volleyball on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
- Number of treatment rooms 1
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 1:00 AM
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Valet parking fee: USD 27.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Hotel Name
- Beach House Hermosa Beach
- Beach House Hotel Hermosa Beach
- Hermosa Beach Beach House
- Hermosa Beach Beach House Hotel
- Beach House Hotel
We should mention
A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


text:
Operation: Football-EctomyLanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
Six words have had their football terms removed. The football terms have been placed into Group A. The remaining letters of each word have been placed into Group B. Your task is to reconstitute the words by merging each football term with the proper set of letters. Other than merging the two groups together, there is no rearranging of the letters. Example: sand + pne = spanned (SpANneD).
Group A: down, pass, punt, rush, sack, yard
Group B: efrbi, emhi, enmet, esi, imrde, kebo
Answerdown + enmet = endowment (enDOWmeNt)
pass + emhi = emphasis (emPhASiS)
punt + imrde = imprudent (imPrUdeNT)
rush + efrbi = refurbish (RefUrbiSH)
sack + esi = seasick (SeAsiCK)
yard + kebo = keyboard (keYboARD)
What Next?
See another brain teaser just like this one...
Or, just get a random brain teaser
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of
which ones you have seen, and even make your own.
Back to Top


text:
A group of Filipino CFCA scholars convene in 2010. The scholarship program gives participants an opportunity to meet regularly for mutual advice and support.
Our scholarship program helps youth and young adults continue their education at secondary schools, technical schools and university programs. Here are some beautiful testimonies from current and former CFCA scholars in the Philippines.
Regina: "Being part of the scholarship program is a dream comes true. I cannot imagine my college life without it. After a year of experiences and opportunities, I know that I am ready to face the challenges of my studies without any hesitation. … In fact, I am the only child [in my family] privileged to have college education and because of that, I feel so blessed."
Karen: "I already graduated from college. For some, this achievement is just normal. But for me who persevered and really strived hard to reach this goal, I treasure it as a great achievement in life. For my education is worth the hardship of my grandparents in the farm field just to send me to school. The hardship I encountered when I must be in school without any amount of money and borrowed from others to have something to eat when I am hungry; the hardships when I walked from school miles away to be home; the patience in getting a special examination permit just to have the examination on time and the love and passion in doing all the projects and assignments; I surpassed [all these] and I am now a teacher."
Marco: "The CFCA Scholarship Program has a great purpose as it never fails to conduct ethical and enjoyable activities that have brought positive changes to everyone. … CFCA does not only care for us students, but also for our families."
Renebeth: "I am very grateful to God because I became part of this wonderful foundation: the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA). Through CFCA my life made great changes. I was a young lady with no sense of direction before. When I joined the CFCA Scholarship Program I learned to direct myself for a good life with the help of kind and caring people in CFCA around me and with the help of God. We are one bigger family where you can have friends, brothers, sisters, lots of parents and staff to love and be loved."


text:
|November 17, 1999, 01:34 AM
Junior Member
Join Date: November 15, 1999
Location: Mn, USA
Posts: 6
Just wondering about the effectiveness of the different bullets in this caliber. I have my rifle sighted in with 150 gr. Federal Seirra Pro-Hunter SP bullets and am getting 1/4" MOA with it. The primary use of this rifle will be whitetail hunting. Is this an acceptable round for anything larger?
|November 18, 1999, 09:07 PM
Staff Lead
Join Date: November 13, 1998
Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA
Posts: 24,098
For whitetails smaller than those Maine Woods Monsters, I see no reason why the 120- or 140-grain bullets wouldn't work fine.
The .270 with the 150-grain bullet has taken a lot of elk. You're ballistically similar.
I've killed a bunch of 100-lb to 120-lb (Field-dressed) whitetails with my .243, using the 85-grain Sierra HPBT. None wounded and lost, either.
If you're a good shooter, hitting tin cans offhand at 100 yards, I'd say you easily have a 300- to 400- yard gun.
FWIW, Art
|November 18, 1999, 09:12 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: December 14, 1998
Location: Shoshoni, WY USA
Posts: 556
The 7mm-08 is capable of taking anything we have to offer here in WY, including elk. Just exercise good ethics and common sense and you won't have any problems.
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread


text:
Leprechaun Han in "And The Kilt Trip" S3 E19
Caroline tries to fit in with Max and the diner gang as they go out to get wild and crazy at the St. Patrick's Day parade, but finds herself longing to practice her former holiday traditions at the Plaza Hotel, on 2 BROKE GIRLS, Monday, March 17 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Max Black (Kat Dennings), from left, Caroline Channing (Beth Behrs) and Han Lee (Matthew Moy), shown. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2014 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved


text:
This position serves as a Primary Care Physician Assistant for Ambulatory and Primary Service at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS).
Specific duties include:
TOUR OF DUTY: Hammond - Monday-Friday -7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Baton Rouge - Monday-Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
with Occasional Evenings and Saturdays.
Functional Statement: Physician Assistant
(Functional Statement is available for review in the Human Resources Office)
This is a Bargaining Unit Position
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Qualifications include current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a state that authorizes Physician Assistants to prescribe controlled substances and personal DEA registration is highly desirable.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organization (e.g., professional, philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Requirements: A pre-placement physical examination will be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness of candidates. The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. Physician applicants must have the mental and physical ability to perform core privileges required by the specialty position in addition to any specialty privileges requested.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the applicationchecklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
*Cover Letter
*Other(10-2850 - APPLICATION FOR PHYSICIANS, DENTISTS, PODIATRISTS, OPTOMETRISTS AND CHIROPRACTORS)
*Other Veterans Document
Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Your Resume:
Veteran's Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1889315.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.


text:
The Los Altos Senior Center is located at Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 947-2797 or visit losaltosrecreation.org.
• Men's Group: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3, Room 10. The group invites single and married men to enjoy pastries and coffee as they chat with other men.
• Movie Day: 1 p.m. Oct. 4, Room 12. The featured movie is "Argo," rated R, running time 120 minutes. Free to members, $1 for nonmembers. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.
• Book Club: 1 p.m. Oct. 10, Room 18. October's selection is "The Shadow of the Wind" (Penguin Press, 2004) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón and Lucia Graves. Participants may bring a bag lunch.
• An AARP Mature Driving Course is scheduled 1-5 p.m. Friday and Sept. 20 in Room 11. Certification is given at the completion of the two-day class. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. Bring a check to class made out to "AARP" with your AARP number. Reserve a spot in advance by calling the Senior Center.
• A Personal Emergency Preparedness Class is scheduled 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at the Grant Park Community Center, Room 4, 1575 Holt Ave., Los Altos. The city of Los Altos, in coordination with the fire and police departments, offers PEP training. Topics include the impact of an area-wide disaster; a how-to guidebook covering seniors' health and wellness, fire safety, fire extinguishers, household hazardous materials; emergency planning; and supply-kit preparation. Register with the Recreation Department at losaltosca.gov/recreation.
• The Los Altos Recreation Department has scheduled a number of classes geared to older adults, including Stepping On, taught by professionals at Stanford Hospital for seniors who have fallen or have a fear of falling; and BoneSmart Movement & Beyond, an exercise class that features lectures and demonstrations. For a fall 2013 Recreation Guide, stop by the Senior Center or visit losaltosca.gov/recreation.
• November Smoke Detector Program: Sunset Rotary members volunteer to change old batteries or install new smoke detectors free of charge in seniors' homes. Leave your name, address and phone number with the Senior Center and a Rotary Club member will call to schedule an appointment.
• Case managers from the Community Services Agency visit the Senior Center 10 a.m. the third Friday of every month to discuss various topics of interest. The Sept. 20 topic will be the Advanced Health Care Directive and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment forms. The Oct. 18 topic will cover home care and the In-Home Supportive Services program. To make an appointment, call the Senior Center.
• Volunteer the second Friday of the month to prepare a nutritious meal for a maximum of 36 seniors. The volunteer chef works with staff to create a menu, schedules kitchen volunteers, communicates shopping needs and prepares and serves meals adhering to proper time and temperature controls.
• Volunteer to serve as bingo caller. The Senior Center needs a volunteer 12:45-2 p.m. the third Friday of each month to call bingo games, help serve dessert and drinks and help clean up after Birthday Bingo celebrations.
• Volunteer to help with holiday luncheons. The Senior Center seeks three sous chefs Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 to assist with pre-event kitchen preparation. Volunteers are also needed Nov. 22 and Dec. 20 for three shifts – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – to assist with setup, decorations and serving.
• The city of Los Altos offers eight scholarships of $200 for Senior Center membership. Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying individuals. Applicants must reside in Los Altos and have an annual income under $39,800. To request an application, call Peggy Ford at 947-2790. Los Altos Hills also offers scholarships. For more information, call Sarah Gualtieri at 947-2814.
• The Monkey Toy Ladies need helpers and donations of used nylons to make stuffed monkeys for sick children at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The group meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays in Room 11. For more information, visit monkeytoyladies.com.


text:
BECOME A PREFERRED SUBSCRIBER+ Get 15% off Your Next Order
The BEST deals come to your inbox. Sign up for GEMPLER'S emails to get exclusive offers and first dibs on hot new products!
14-oz. Botanical Wasp Killer
Safely control an assortment of flying and crawling insects
This effective insecticide contains nontoxic ingredients and natural plant oils to safely control wasps, yellow jackets and spiders. Water-based formula is EPA exempt. USA made.
NOTE: This item cannot be sold in or shipped to Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, U.S. Territories, or International. Cannot be shipped by air.
NOTE: There will be an additional shipping charge when ordering this item due to special handling per D.O.T. regulations. For specific details, please contact us or call us at 1-800-382-8473.


text:
unfoldr { $_ ? ($_, $_ - 1) : () } 10;
which allows to pass arbitrary values to the callback .
Read my post; I addressed that concern. To reiterate: because the empty list is a valid return value. I want to be able to make compute state transitions on the input value without them having to contribute to the resulting list.
It's not hard to convert a read-only value to modifiable copy.
if I want to send values other than the original parameter to myself (e.g. callback), then I can't.
You can. You just have to capture them with a closure. Admittedly that's cumbersome.
So yeah, it's
The unfoldr function is a `dual' to foldr: while foldr reduces a list to a summary value, unfoldr builds a list from a seed value. The function takes the element and returns empty list if it is done producing the list or returns (@a,$b), in which case, @a is a appended to the list and $b is used as the next element in a recursive call.
As to the problem as you address it that you need to return two lists, I don't think there is a point to do so, at least for unfoldr, because it transforms a scalar to a list, not a list to a list. A list and a scalar is just fine.
But then you need to drag it along through all of your return values. That is cumbersome.
$_ for the purpose is more idiomatic. The problem is in reusing
$_ to signal the last iteration – that prevents you from unfolding
undef, should you want to, and it bloats the code by your having to be careful not to return that
undef when you meant to stop iterating.
However I can't think of any good way to signal termination out of band.


text:
Hello all,
I am looking for Meditations, Practices, Methods Etc. to end the rebirth cycle.
It is my goal for to be liberated from the cycle of rebirth before my death in this lifetime. As of yet I have found no teachings which deal specifically with this from the Buddhist school of thought only Taoism and those teachings are kept secret by their lineages. I know about the 8 fold path, being a good person, mindfulness meditation, observing the breath, loving kindness meditation, etc. Are there any meditations, methods or practices though that deal specifically with ending rebirth. If you know of any if you could discuss them with me I would be much appreciative.
Thank you.


text:
Holocaust survivor Stephen Nasser will share his survival story at 7 p.m. Monday at Ovitt Family Community Library.
In 1943, when Nasser was 12 years old, his entire family was taken from their home in Budapest.
He was separated from his parents and witnessed the violent deaths of other close family members. During the presentation Nasser will describe his life in the concentration camps of Auschwitz, and Muhldorf, during World War II, and he will tell of his liberation by American troops.
The library is at 215 East C Street in Ontario.
Information: 909-395-2252.


text:
After back stiffness subsides, Duda homers twice
NEW YORK -- Still feeling some of the lower back stiffness that forced him out of a doubleheader Tuesday in Denver, outfielder Lucas Duda took the field Friday afternoon trying to convince manager Terry Collins that he felt well enough to play.
"We are going to put him through the usual paces today -- have him hit, have him do all his throwing, have him warm up," Collins said before the Mets took the field for batting practice. "And if the stiffness doesn't subside, he'll be taken out."
The stiffness must have subsided, because Duda found himself in the starting lineup hours later against Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals, batting sixth and playing left field.
Duda showed no signs of the back stiffness, belting a pair of solo homers to help the Mets beat the Nationals, 7-1.
Duda is quietly enjoying a strong April for the Mets, with a .308 batting average, five home runs and a 1.235 OPS. He also has more walks (12) than strikeouts (11). Duda left the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader in the fifth inning due to back stiffness, which he said initially started bothering him in his first at-bat.
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Several of the Library's databases have changed. You will still have access to great content to meet your research needs, but the tools you use to access some of the content have changed.
What has changed?
Many of the Library's subscription databases remain the same, but the two largest resources, Academic OneFile and General OneFile, have been replaced by Academic Search Elite* and MasterFILE Premier*. These two databases access the largest amount of online content available through the Library, generally in the form of magazine and journal articles.
See the full list of databases currently available from Springfield-Greene County Library. All of these resources can be accessed at any library branch and most can be accessed from outside the Library with a valid library card.
Why the change?
Many Missouri libraries -- school, public and academic -- are members of an organization called MOREnet (Missouri Research and Education Network). Among other things, MOREnet contracts with the Missouri State Library to provide access to databases in a cost-effective way. MOREnet uses state funds to purchase a group subscription to a set of resources. This group purchase saves a significant amount of money for the member libraries.
From July 2009 to June 2011, MOREnet had an agreement with the company Gale Cengage Learning to provide online resources to meet general, health and business information needs to members. Last winter, MOREnet and the Missouri State Library created a panel of librarians from several Missouri institutions to evaluate the subscription options and provide feedback and a recommendation for purchase in a formal RFP (Request for Proposal) process.
The recommendation was based upon value of the resources -- the best content and functionality for the price. The panel's recommendation was accepted and MOREnet entered into an agreement with EBSCO to provide several databases and with Gale Cengage to continue to provide a business database.
The following resources are provided to MOREnet members through funding from the Missouri General Assembly. This appropriation is made to the Secretary of State's Office and is administered by the Missouri State Library. LearningExpressLibrary is funded through the REAL (Remote Electronic Access for Libraries) program and DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education).
LearningExpress, LLC:
Library subscription databases not listed above are purchased using funds from the Library budget, which is primarily funded through Greene County property taxes.
Find this article at


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Tina Marie Allgeier, 45, Smithfield, to Mark Gregory Begley, 48, Smithfield.
Amber Lynn Payne, 18, Eminence, to Nathaniel Gage Milby, 19, Pleasureville.
Zoning permits
Earl Woosley Sr./Lifestyle Homes, 130 W. Broadway, Eminence, 7/2, storage building, fee $20, value $1,000.
Jerry Durrett, 1876 S. Property Road, Smithfield, 7/3, type II manufactured home, fee $147, value $4,000.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Henry County, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning Henry County and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Have Gun (and Chainsaw), Will Travel...
* PLEASE NOTE: Packaged photos of Hero From the Sky Ash do not have a "SDCC 2012 Exclusive" sticker. The figure you buy at the show WILL.
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, RedfordFilms.com, Toynk.com, PastGenerationToys.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.
This year has turned to be a great time to be an Evil Dead fan thanks to NECA. With the highly anticipated release of the second assortment of Evil Dead II figures consisting of Hero Ash and Henrietta releasing later, this month a fourth version of Ash will also be sold exclusively at the San Diego Comic-Con next week. Hero from the Sky Ash is based on the end scene of Evil Dead II when Ash finds himself teleported back in time, falling from the sky to the arid earth below. Greeted by a screeching flying Deadite, Ash instinctively dispatches the beast with a blast from his "boom stick" and is immediately heralded as a hero by the cheering armored knights that have gathered to watch.
The figure comes packaged within the same standard rectangular clamshell package that all other NECA figures utilize. The front of the insert sheet features The movie logo along the top and a sepia-colored negative of the woods in the background which reminds me of the opening sequence from the Tales from the Darkside TV series. The back of the insert features a portrait of the exclusive with bio and images of all four Evil Dead II figures along the bottom.
* PLEASE NOTE: Packaged photos of Hero From the Sky Ash do not have a "SDCC 2012 Exclusive" sticker. The figure you buy at the show WILL.
This exclusive version of Ash features the same body as the upcoming Hero Ash with a torn shirt and jeans. The head sculpt is new and features Ashs blown-out hair look from the end sequence of Evil Dead 2. Just as all the other Ash figures, the sculpted details are amazing and very accurate to the wardrobe in the film.
This convention exclusive version of Ash also includes a very cool display base in the shape of a rock formation also based on the end sequence of Evil Dead II. The base is very well sculpted and made of a firm and thick plastic. Hero from the Sky Ash includes his trusty boomstick and chainsaw. The boom stick can be easily stored in a faux leather holster located behind Ashs back.
This particular version of Ash s color scheme consists of varying earth tones giving the figure a classic story book look that is unique and appealing to look at. This exclusive version of Ash also features a white patch of hair on the left side of the head which is consistent with the end sequence of the film. The display base features a very cool dry brush effect that really brings out the sculptural details of the stone formation.
The amount of articulation on Ash is vast and allows the figure to be displayed in a plethora of dynamic poses. This particular version of Ash features an additional ball-socket joint at the abdomen which gives this particular figure a wider range of motion that the first two figures in series one. The SDCC exclusive Ash features the following articulation:
- Ball-Socket Head
- Ball-Socket Shoulders
- Ball-Swivel Elbows
- Ball-Socket Wrists
- Ball-Socket Abdomen
- Swivel Waist
- V-Cut Crotch
- Swivel Thighs
- Swivel/Hinged Knees
- Ball-Socket Ankles
NECA's first assortment of Evil Dead II figures were incredible, but as a die-hard fan, the upcoming "Hero" Ash is the figure I've been waiting for. To me it's the definitive Ash from the movie, with boom stick and chainsaw in hand (rather, as a hand, har!). For those that can't wait until later this month for "Hero" Ash, "Hero from the Sky" Ash acts as a exciting advance debut. More than that, however, "Hero From the Sky" Ash stands apart as its own unique figure. With its cool sepia tone, display base, and Ash's now trademark white hair streak, this exclusive represents the unforgettable ending of Evil Dead II and the beginning of the equally popular Army of Darkness.
Grab your SDCC Exclusive "Hero From the Sky" Ash at NECA's booth #3145 priced at $25.
* PLEASE NOTE: Packaged photos of Hero From the Sky Ash do not have a "SDCC 2012 Exclusive" sticker. The figure you buy at the show WILL.
Review by Jorge Pelaez
Photos by Jeff Salyor
Review Sample Courtesy of NECA


text:
FIREFIGHTERS freed a woman trapped in a car which was left stuck on a high bank after a single-vehicle collision in Clapton Road, Crewkerne.
Fire crews from Crewkerne and Yeovil attended the scene, along with police and paramedics, who took the woman to hospital.
The collision happened at around 5.15pm today.


text:
FC Schalke 04 can secure their place in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League for the second time in three seasons by defeating Olympiacos FC on Wednesday.
Four points against regular European contenders Arsenal FC, coupled with domestic form that has elevated them to second place in the Bundesliga, has shown that this side is a force to be reckoned with at home and abroad.
But how has that been possible? What is making the Royal Blues so strong? A solid defence is the basis for success in football and this is underlined by Schalke, who boast the joint third meanest rearguard in the Bundesliga and the best in Group B. That is typical of Huub Stevens, a coach who, with his team leading 1-0 going into the second leg of the 1997 UEFA Cup final against FC Internazionale Milano, coined the phrase: "The zero [conceded goals] must remain!"
In Austrian international Christian Fuchs they have an attacking left-back who has assisted in plenty of goals since arriving from 1. FSV Mainz 05 in 2011, and young defenders like Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Atsuto Uchida and Joel Matip have profited from first-team football in recent years. The back four is anchored around captain and Germany defender Benedikt Höwedes.
Schalke have managed to build a team of international quality in almost every position. Lewis Holtby has admirably filled the void left by Raúl González's departure, providing goals and assists, while new signing Roman Neustädter has played his way into the German national team this term. Julian Draxler, Jefferson Farfán and Ibrahim Afellay (on loan from FC Barcelona) have shown their prowess on the wings, and in Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Stevens possesses the kind of target man any top team needs in order to flourish.
Last but not least, this side is benefiting from a wealth of European action in recent campaigns. Schalke drew great confidence from their semi-final run in 2010/11, when only Manchester United FC proved a bridge too far in the penultimate round, after ousting Valencia CF and holders Inter. That season, they were not able to successfully juggle the demands of league and European football (they finished 14th), something they are absolutely capable of now.
This is another sign of how this squad has matured. Having lifted the German Cup in 2011, they qualified for last season's UEFA Europa League, where they reached the quarter-finals, bowing out to eventual runners-up Athletic Club. Can they go all way? Probably not, but they are capable for one or two upsets should they reach the knockout stage, which I am sure they will.
The opinions expressed here are the writer's own and not those of UEFA.
©UEFA.com 1998-2017. All rights reserved.


text: A great product when you want to share your music with friends or family without disturbing others. A double pack including 2 ear buds and a splitter so two people can listen to one music device. Ideal for kids on long journeys in the car. Suitable for Mp3, CD Players and other portable stereo devices.


text:
Explore these ideas and much more!
Explore related topics
Trademark Global Watercolor State & Date Wood Framed Canvas Wall Art, Multicolor
Apartment Decor Rental Living Spaces - The quantity of decor isn't necessarily the matter either. Thus, a lot of the decor depends upon other elements. While it can be the same, the ideas for creating various spaces in this area will vary.
This is the hammock that shields you from pesky mosquitoes and insects while you sway comfortably. The hammock is covered by a canopy with four sides comprised of super-fine, nylon netting that keeps out mosquitoes while still allowing cooling cross breez
Brackets – they are not just for propping up and securing wooden boards to build wall shelves, but can be elegant used in a number of home decorating projects. So, have a look at these 10 awesome ideas to decorate your home with brackets: Mounting a b
Ukrainian designers HoleRoll have created unique window blinds that double as spectacular works of shadow art and depict glittering cityscapes.
Beautiful and creative tile ideas for kitchen back splashes, master bathrooms, small bathrooms, patios, tub surrounds
A Guide For When To Toss All The Food In Your Fridge - terrible article title! More like a guide for when you should eat your food up by!
It cleverly uses available space on your sink and can be stored very easily and compactly. Need a drying rack you can use when rinsing produce and dishes? Then this folding drain rack might be for .
Avocado Huggers - this silicone cup embraces half an avocado to keep the cut fruit fresh longer : uncommongoods
If the goal is to avoid temptation and distractions, kSafe Time Locking Container will help you. Take a break from your phone and gadgets,


text:
Sophomore safety Ashely Lowery to miss rest of season with finger injury
LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky football head coach Joker Phillips and the Kentucky football team practiced indoors at the Nutter Field House on Wednesday to continue its preparation for the Samford Bulldogs. Kickoff on Saturday is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Commonwealth Stadium and will be televised on CSS.
After practice, Phillips congratulated senior center Matt Smith for being named a finalist for the 2012 Wuerffel Trophy, which honors the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with outstanding academic and athletic achievement.
On the field Phillips continued to compliment the attitude of the team and the effort the players have brought to practice. Phillips said the players are still listening and making themselves better.
"We got good kids, that is the thing," Phillips said about practice. "The attitude has been good and we still have kids coming to practice and coming to work. That is the only reason I am doing it (coaching final two games) because of the kids. If I thought we had kids that wouldn't respond, than I would have walked away two weeks ago. But I think the kids here are good kids and still working hard and listening and trying to get themselves better. We have had good, upbeat practices."
Along those same lines, Phillips talked about how much the Wildcat seniors mean to him.
"They mean the world to me," Phillips said about the senior class. "Just how they have gone about their business through this time, that is big for me. All of them have a story and it helps when you know their story and I know their story. I have sat in many of their homes. Again, they mean the world to you because of how they have gone about their business. Three of them have already graduated and the rest of them will get their degree in December or May and that means more to me than anything."
Over the last two weeks, Phillips and offensive line head coach Mike Summers have raved about the play of senior offensive guard Larry Warford, who has been named game captain for each of the last three games. Phillips said after practice Wednesday that Warford should be one of a bunch of UK offensive linemen getting courted by National Football League teams over the next few years, crediting Summers' work and keeping players in the program longer.
"That is where the game is won," Phillips said about the offensive line. "The difference that has hurt a bit here is that most of the high-level linemen have had to play as true freshman. Garry Williams (now with the Carolina Panthers) had to play as a true freshman and it probably hurt his opportunity to get drafted. Now we are starting to get to a point where we have redshirted all but one of the offensive linemen. Think if Larry was a junior? He was a guy that had to come in here and play also. I think there are some offensive linemen here that will be drafted in time. Coach (Mike) Summers has done an unbelievable job at coaching those guys. I think all those guys got a chance. I don't think Larry will be the last guy in the next couple of years to get drafted."
On the injury front, Phillips announced that sophomore safety Ashely Lowery will miss the rest of the season with a broken finger. Phillips said Lowery will have a pin put in the finger Friday and could possible play, but they do not want to "compromise his recovery."
Kentucky will return to practice Thursday morning.


text:
An all-new Honda electric vehicle concept will make its world debut November 17 at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company announced today. Additionally, Honda will reveal a plug-in hybrid platform showcasing the next-generation of Honda hybrid technology. Both the electric vehicle concept and the plug-in hybrid platform along with the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle demonstrate the company's vision for the future of personal mobility and its continued commitment to developing advanced environmental technologies.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Takanobu Ito will attend the press conference, marking the first time Honda's global Honda CEO has introduced a worldwide vehicle debut during the Los Angeles Auto Show press days.
Details on the electric vehicle concept will be announced on November 17, 2010 at the Los Angeles Auto Show in the Honda booth and webcast live at www.hondanews.com.For high-resolution photos and media information on Honda's current product offerings, please visit www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at www.automobiles.honda.com.