text:
A guide to the week in transpo — Coon following Biden's tracks — Keeping up with Christie — Infrastructure bank bill in Senate
Featuring Scott Wong
THIS WEEK IN TRANSPO — Today: Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, along with Sen. Barbara Boxer, several House members and other state and local officials, attends the groundbreaking of the Crenshaw/LAX light rail project. The 8.5-mile line will connect the Los Angeles Metro's Expo and Green lines. Curbed has a great primer on the project: http://bit.ly/1haypmW. And DDOT gets its first streetcar from United Streetcar — coming from Oregon, the car will be delivered to a testing site in Anacostia. The first of several from a company in the Czech Republic arrived last month.
Story Continued Below
Wednesday: Tomorrow morning, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety puts out its annual ranking of the states on safety issues. The 11th annual report card tracks states and D.C. on progress enacting 15 different laws on things like child seats and distracted driving. In the evening, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton holds a talk on issues facing Metro.
Thursday: Back from California, Secretary Foxx will speak at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting. That's at 10:45 a.m. in the Capital Hilton. And the Washington Auto Show opens to the public after a media day: http://bit.ly/1jpzsRE
And sometime this week: FMCSA will public a "Patterns of Safety Violations Rule" that makes it easier for the agency to shut down bus and truck companies with multiple safety issues. "FMCSA intends to apply the rule in egregious cases in which it finds that a motor carrier has committed a pattern of unsafe practices, even if that particular investigation alone does not result in a downgrade of the carrier's safety fitness rating," the agency said. Check out more from FMCSA ( http://1.usa.gov/1mwojkd) and see the rule ( http://1.usa.gov/19IOvoG).
COONS FOLLOWING IN BIDEN'S TRACKS: Scott report with possibly the best dateline MT has ever seen: "ABOARD THE 2124 ACELA EXPRESS — Three years into his Senate term, Chris Coons is still heeding the advice of his predecessor, Joe Biden: Don't find too cozy a place to live in Washington. That's why Coons, one recent weekday night, caught a ride from his Senate office to Union Station and hopped on the 6 p.m. northbound Amtrak train just minutes before departure. He chatted up a conductor about how unusually crowded the cars seemed, shuffled through the aisles, then settled in for the 70-minute ride home to Wilmington, Del."
Biden Jr.: "The Delaware Democrat makes the trip to and from Washington almost every day the Senate's in session. The commute, typically on slower regional trains, can be draining. But it allows him to spend a couple hours each night helping his three kids — 14-year-old twins and a 12-year-old — do their homework and get ready for bed. And it puts him in near-daily contact with his constituents, who often approach him to complain about Washington gridlock or mention they saw his recent cable TV hit. It also gives Coons, the most junior Democratic appropriator, the ability to speak from personal experience when pushing for more Amtrak funding." Pros get the whole shebang: http://politico.pro/1aEKdNa
A GOOD TUESDAY MORNING TO YOU. Thanks for reading POLITICO's Morning Transportation, your daily tipsheet on trains, planes, automobiles and ports, where on this day in 1976 the supersonic Concorde jet went into service in Britain and France and flew for nearly 30 years before being retired in 2003 after a fatal crash in 2000 and a slump in air travel following the 2001 terrorist attacks. Please be in touch: email@example.com. And follow me on Twitter: @ AdamKSnider.
"The dashboard melted but we still have the radio …" http://bit.ly/14IMUg2
SPENDING BILL SIGNED: President Barack Obama signed the omnibus spending bill on Friday, but not before remarking on its sheer size (physically, not the total spending level): "...goodness gracious, that is a big piece of business," he said to laughter in the New Executive Office Building. "That is a big bill. And I'm always interested and I'm like, where do they have the boxes for the really big ones? Somebody makes them," Obama said to more laughter, according to a pool report.
WOAH: A stunning stat from McClatchy's Curtis Tate: "More crude oil was spilled in U.S. rail incidents last year than was spilled in the nearly four decades since the federal government began collecting data on such spills, an analysis of the data shows." Full story: http://bit.ly/1hbFOT7
**A message from POWERJobs: Jobs on our radar this week: Senior Program Manager at METRO, Director of Communications at The Air Line Pilots Association International, and Asset Management Technician at Evolver. Interested? Apply to these jobs and more at www.POWERJobs.com; finally, a career site made for YOU!**
KEEPING UP WITH CHRISTIE: A lot has happened with the George Washington Bridge scandal since you last laid your eyes on an MT — so here's the quick-hit catch-up: A new Pew poll has some bad news for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ( http://bit.ly/1aGiPLJ). Former Port Authority official David Wildstein, who wouldn't admit he even worked for the agency during testimony, says he'll talk in exchange for immunity ( http://bit.ly/1f7oxt0). One of the lead legislative investigators is backing off his talk of impeachment ( http://bit.ly/1jjocsr). Reports on the scandal followed Christie to Florida, where he went to fundraise ( http://on.app.com/1jr4wjN). The governor's staff was not a fan of what it called MSNBC's "gleeful assault" on Christie ( http://politi.co/1dqhNmU). And comedian Jimmy Fallon warned the governor's office about the parody song with Bruce Springsteen before it happened ( http://nydn.us/1cNmfw1).
IN TODAY'S FEDERAL REGISTER: The Federal Highway Administration is extending the comment period — from Jan. 17 to Feb. 15 — for the naming of the roads making up the "Primary Freight Network." http://1.usa.gov/1mw7ea8
IN REMEMBRANCE: Foxx spoke at the National Action Network's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast in D.C. yesterday.
ANOTHER INFRASTRUCTURE BANK BILL: Sens. Michael Bennet and Roy Blunt are leading a bipartisan coalition in support of a new bill creating a $50 billion infrastructure bank that would fund transportation, energy and education infrastructure projects. It's an upper chamber companion to Rep. John Delaney's bill and comes amid another new proposal to help states create and capitalize their infrastructure banks. The idea of a federal bank that would offer loans, loan guarantees and other finance mechanisms has been on the table for years, but Congress has never seriously taken up the issue. Sen. Mark Warner, a vocal advocate of creating an infrastructure bank, is a cosponsor. Bill text: http://politico.pro/1cPurMn
- Ethiopian Airlines wants to buy up to 20 jets, is looking at Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier. http://reut.rs/1eNFWGw
- A look at the battle over a proposed intermodal center and a people mover at LAX. L.A. Daily News: http://bit.ly/Ktqfvk
- NTSB issues preliminary report on the Southwest plane that landed at the wrong Missouri airport earlier this month. http://1.usa.gov/1eNQTrz
- Tesla founder Elon Musk is questioning what exactly "recall" means. Bloomberg: http://bloom.bg/1beirEc (h/t Bob King)
- ALPA praises DOT rejection of JAT Airways/Air Serbia's codeshare request. http://bit.ly/KzaC4X
- FAA fines Talon Air $150,000 for letting four pilots fly without the correct training or testing. http://1.usa.gov/1dKlFoT
- The auction of Fisker's assets will be Feb. 12. The News Journal: http://delonline.us/Kv7w2y
THE COUNTDOWN: MAP-21 expires and DOT funding runs out in 253 days. FAA policy is up in 618 days. The mid-term elections are in 287 days and the 2016 presidential election is in 1,022 days.
CABOOSE — Where the road ends: The Atlantic takes to Google Street View to find where roads end. Shel Silverstein would be proud. Check it out in a beautiful two-minute video: http://bit.ly/1eOAdAf
**A message from POWERJobs: Tap into the power of POWERJobs for the newest job opportunities in the Washington area from the area's top employers, including METRO, Deloitte, and Air Line Pilots Association International. Powered by names you trust — POLITICO, WTOP, WJLA/ABC-TV, NewsChannel 8 and Federal News Radio- POWERJOBS is the ultimate career site with more than 2 million job searches and nearly 17,000 applications submitted this year so far. Connect through Facebook or LinkedIn, search jobs by industry and set up job-specific email alerts using www.POWERJobs.com, the site for Washington's top talent.**


text:
Spoon-Fed Corporate Rock
From Albuquerque, NM USA This is how Scenester (formerly Stretch), an intense 3 piece band out of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been described; which pretty much sums up the energy the band puts fourth and the feel of their music. With their initial release 'it's a band...dammit!' (1998), the band established themselves as a diverse rock unit that wasn't afraid to stray from the norm. Their latest offering 'Spoon-fed Corporate Rock' on Socyermom Records, is already garnering a handsome buzz. Alt-rock?, pop-punk-indie?, surf overtones with a country twang? The multi-genre band has been in existence for 2 ½ years, and in that time have built a sizeable following in Albuquerque and are continuing to do so in surrounding cities such as Denver, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson and El Paso. Scenester.......I know YOU are but what am I???

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted outside a pub in Colne.
The assault happened at about 4am on the morning of Sunday, April 27th, in the car park at the side of the Union Exchange pub, Market Street, and left the victim with injuries including a broken hand and bruising to his face and body.
The victim is a 22 year old local man.
Detectives would like to speak to the two men captured on CCTV in connection with the assault.
DC Ifte Ali, of East CID, said: "This was a nasty and unprovoked assaulted which left the victim with some significant injuries.
"I would appeal to anyone who recognises the men in these images, or who has any information about this assault, to get in touch with the police."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log number 0418 of April 29th or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


text:
Q. I have been taking lisinopril for seven months to control my high blood pressure. Soon I developed a hacking cough. When it wouldn't go away I saw an ear, nose and throat specialist. He shrugged and said this comes with age.
When I complained to my regular doctor he gave me a course of antibiotics, but there was no relief. I called back and was given a different antibiotic prescription.
Eventually, my wife mentioned my cough to the pharmacist who pointed out this is a common complaint with lisinopril. When we brought this to my doctor's attention, he agreed and finally took me off the drug. How could this happen?
A. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. Like other blood pressure drugs in this class (Accupril, Altace, benazepril, captopril, enalapril, ramipril and quinapril), lisinopril can cause cough as an unpleasant and common complication. This kind of hacking cough won't go away with cough medicine.
We are shocked that neither your lung specialist nor your regular doctor figured this out. Antibiotics are inappropriate for this kind of drug-induced cough.
There are other medications to control blood pressure. ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) such as Avapro, Benicar, Cozaar and Diovan are less likely to cause a chronic cough. For more information about pros and cons of hypertension medications and non-drug ways to lower blood pressure we are sending you our Guide to Blood Pressure Treatment.


text:
Enter the August Cherokee Of The Month contest!!
Bring on the dog days of summer! It's time for the August COTM contest. :highfive:
The winner of the poll thread next week gets a complimentary one-year premium JeepForum membership, but even more importantly earns the honor of being our August 2013 Cherokee Of The Month. Read the contest rules posted below and send me your entry. Congratulations to VegasGT for the July COTM win last month!
This monthly event is intended to be fun and good natured thus the rules are as simple as possible. You may enter your rig in the XJ/MJ Cherokee/Comanche of the Month Contest if your entry meets the following requirements. These rules and guidelines are subject to change as needed so please check back each month for updates.
Submission Rules and Guidelines
Anyone with a Jeep Cherokee XJ or Comanche is allowed to enter this contest if they have been a JF member for at least 30 days and have a minimum of 25 technical posts.
During the second week of each month I'll create a thread titled Enter your Jeep in the (Current Month) COTM Contest". The thread will last 7-10 days depending on the amount of response. The voting thread will begin in the third week of each month and be titled Vote for the (Current Month) COTM!. This poll thread will last one week and the winner will be determined by the most votes received from fellow JF members.
In the event of a tie a new poll will be created with only the contestants that are tied. Tie-breaker shoot-out polls will last for 1 day to determine the winner.
Submit your jeep entry in the following format and send it via PM to chris87xj.
Title your PM submission with COTM Entry and the current month.
Please include the information below in your entry.
1. JeepForum.com user name.
2. Fill out the following:
*** Please leave the [B ] [ /B] code - just copy and paste and put in your info after the dash at the end of each heading. ***
[B ]Year:[ /B] -
[B ]Model:[ /B] -
[B ]Drive Train:[ /B] -
[B ]Suspension:[ /B] -
[B ]Wheels/Tires:[ /B] -
[B ]Other Notable Modifications:[ /B] -
[B ]Favorite Modification:[ /B] -
[B ]Least Favorite Modification:[ /B] -
[B ]Best Trail Damage:[ /B] -
[B ]Build Thread:[ /B] -
[B ]Optional:[ /B] - Any story on how jeep came to be, so if you got something sweet let us know what it is!
3. Please include links to three pictures of your Jeep. Make sure these pictures can be linked to JeepForum.com. Most people use Photobucket.com to host their images.
If you win the contest you will not be able to submit a new entry for a total of 12 months from the time you won. Those who did not win can resubmit as many times as they want in the following months. Company owned or sponsored rigs will not be allowed to enter since it wouldn't be unfair to those who operate on a personal budget.
Monthly COTM winners will be featured in the 'Past Cherokee/Comanche of the Month Winners' Sticky-Thread and be entitled to all due bragging rights. COTM winners will also be awarded a complimentary 1-year JeepForum premium membership in recognition of their accomplishment and will be automatically entered in the Cherokee/Comanche Of The Year contest in December. The winner of the COTY contest will be awarded a complimentary lifetime JeepForum premium membership. Thanks go out to the JF administration for sponsoring these membership awards.
Voting Rules and Guidelines
If your entry makes it to the final poll you have one opportunity to vote for yourself if you choose to do so.
A minimum of 25 technical posts are required to participate in the voting process.
If you are found cheating in anyway, you will be disqualified from the contest and not be allowed to enter again. In some cases you may also be banned. The following would be considered cheating:
1. Making multiple accounts to vote for yourself or asking anyone else to create new accounts to vote for you.
2. Asking your friends to register on JeepForum.com so they can vote for you. Excessive new member votes could be not counted.
3. Posts or threads anywhere within JeepForum.com asking for votes.
4. Promoting your entry on any other website asking people to vote for you. This includes threads, signatures, or anything hinting at the fact that you are competing.
5. Slander will not be tolerated under any condition or reason. This contest is intended to be fun so keep the discussion positive natured.
6. Do not post extra pictures of contestant rigs in the voting thread. There is a three picture limit for entries.
This contest is for the members of JF to decide. The only advertising you are allowed to do for yourself is in your JF signature but please do so in a tasteful way, just keep it in line with other JF signatures. Feel free to use this thread for relevant discussion and post up if youre in or keep it to yourself if youd rather.
Send me your entry!!!
and it's on!
who else?
mid-week bump, need a few more entries for the poll.
Take a couple minutes to put a few words and pic links together this weekend and send them to me. If you don't win I'll refund your entry fee. ;)
Awesome weather here, hope y'all are getting a taste of it too.
2 Attachment(s)
Desert I have a feeling this is your month !
2 Attachment(s)
To bump , or not to bump that is the question ?
2 Attachment(s)
The only way to win is to enter.
Mild to wild every Xj has a chance.
Enter! There are enough xjs on jf to make for a great month!
Mines not even wild..... yet
Okay I'm in - just gotta submit my entry.
Good luck to all that ante-up. :thumbsup:
Lets get a big turnout this month people!
2 Attachment(s)
It can tell already it will be another hard decision when it comes to voting between 2 contestants already
COTY Poll will be a Tough One for sure !
2 Attachment(s)
Need more entry's enter now !
|The time now is 11:48 AM.
Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
vBulletin Security provided by vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


text:
Lyrics Depot is your source of lyrics to If I Didn't Know Better by Luther Vandross. Please check back for more Luther Vandross lyrics.
If I Didn't Know Better Lyrics
Artist: Luther Vandross
Album: Dance With My Father
I think sometimes I can read your mind
When you make things up I can tell you lie
I see the things that your man can't see
And I wonder what kind of man is he
The one who you say is your lover
Who you insist takes care of you under the covers
And who is there for you and loves you like no other
Then you kiss and tell me that you love me like a brother
If I didn't know better
I'd think that you were mine, you're with me all the time
If I didn't know better
I'd swear we're more than friends, you're touching me again
If I didn't know better
I'd think we were in love
Girl, do you wanna tell me something
Oh, oh, oh
I could be wrong about the things you say
But I don't rub up on my friends that way
You tell me that you've always been a flirt
But if it goes wrong, I could get hurt
But no, you insist it's harmless playin'
It's just a part of who you are, that it's just your nature
And that it's fine
You know I'm a friend, it's really nothing
You say that I'm just like a...
That I'm just like a brother
My idea of a friend is when you
Do a lotta things together and have a lotta fun
But my definition of love is different
You touch and hold each other
And you only want to be alone clinging to each other
Like you and he should be, but like you and I are
Well, I know it sounds crazy but...
oh,i really like this song luther
Luther Vandross Lyrics
Luther Vandross Dance With My Father Lyrics
More Luther Vandross Music Lyrics:
Luther Vandross - Can Heaven Wait Lyrics
Luther Vandross - Don't You Know That? Lyrics
Luther Vandross - Dream Lover Lyrics
Luther Vandross - Get It Right Lyrics
Luther Vandross - Grown Thangs Lyrics
Luther Vandross - I Really Didn't Mean It Lyrics
Luther Vandross - 'Til My Baby Comes Home Lyrics
Luther Vandross - You Stopped Loving Me Lyrics


text:
David Cameron's decision to appoint a senior civil servant with experience of government as his Downing Street spokesman marks a determination to move away from an era of spin – at least in his official office.
Steve Field, the super-bright, straight-talking director of communications at the Treasury, will take over from Simon Lewis as the prime minister's official spokesman on an interim basis. A civil service high-flier, he was previously head of the Treasury's European economic reform team. One of the job's primary tasks is to conduct regular lobby briefings with journalists. As head of the team of civil service press officers, however, he is supposed to maintain political impartiality and is distinct from Conservative spin doctors and other appointees.
Lewis, who was appointed official spokesman to Gordon Brown last summer, is to become strategic communications adviser to UK Trade and Investment.


text:
Blotter information is compiled from reports filed with the Lubbock Police Department. To report information about these or other crimes, call Crime Line at 741-1000. In some cases, cash rewards are offered. Callers may remain anonymous.
2700 block of Avenue S
A man was hit in the throat with a baseball bat while walking with his girlfriend Tuesday evening.
The victim said he was looking down an alley. When he turned around, he saw the suspect and several other people standing around him. The assailant swung a baseball bat at him, hitting him in the throat.
The assailant got in a car with the other suspects and drove away.
The victim said the attack may be related to an incident where a junior high school student who bought marijuana from him was caught with the drug at school.
100 block of Slaton Highway
Police found a mobile drug lab also known as a "Nazi" meth lab and 40 grams of methamphetamines in a hotel room Tuesday.
Officers responding to the scene noted a strong smell of ether a chemical used in making methamphetamines on a man leaving a hotel room. When they entered the hotel room, they found two suspects in the bathroom destroying evidence.
In addition to the methamphetamines, police also found marijuana, a black duffel bag holding the components of the drug lab and chemicals used to process methamphetamines.
Police arrested all three people at the scene.
1700 block of 24th Street
A burglar stole assorted clothing and a semiautomatic handgun from the house of a 22-year-old man Tuesday morning.
The thief took the gun from under the victim's mattress.
Two witnesses saw a maroon car with two occupants back up in the victim's driveway and put something in their trunk before leaving westbound on 24th Street.
Compiled by staff writer John Reynolds
© 2017. All Rights Reserved. | Contact Us


text:
45 - 62 Final
Fisher fuels Villanova to Big Five sweepDec 30, 2008 - 4:07 AM VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania (Ticker) -- Corey Fisher scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half as 13th-ranked Villanova recorded a 62-45 triumph over Temple to complete a Big Five sweep on Monday.
Dante Cunningham added 12 points and Scottie Reynolds scored eight for Villanova (12-1), which notched its 23rd straight home win as it heads into Big East conference play against 25th-ranked Marquette on Thursday.
The Wildcats posted victories over Philadelphia foes Pennsylvania, St. Joseph's and La Salle earlier in the season. They have won 18 of their last 19 Big Five contests.
Fisher went 7-of-8 from the field - including a perfect 4-of-4 effort from 3-point range - as the Wildcats overcame a three-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Owls, 40-20, in the final 20 minutes of the contest.
"We know that for a lot of teams we play against, they are going to try to shut Scottie down," Fisher said. "They are going to try to do that to Dante too. Those guys are our captains. Other guys have got to make plays.
"Scottie kept talking to me, telling me to be aggressive. I've learned so much from him and I look up to him. He just gave me more confidence and I tried to give my team more confidence in me."
Villanova coach Jay Wright was pleased with Fisher's performance.
"I didn't tell him tonight to be aggressive," Wright said. "I'm always telling him that. Of course, I'm very biased. He's the greatest kid in the world. He's as coachable as (you'd want). He's really had some great practices.
"That's what we need him to do. Sometimes he just defers to the older guys - too much respect and that's not a bad thing. But we needed that tonight. What he was able to do was create his own shot and get in the lane. He got open 3s because he was in the lane before that. No one else on our team was really able to break them down and he sparked us big time."
Dionte Christmas had 13 points and Micheal Eric and Ryan Brooks added nine apiece to pace Temple (5-6), which has lost three in a row after an impressive win over then-No. 8 Tennessee.
The Owls increased their halftime lead to 32-24 with 14 minutes remaining in the contest, but went the next 11 1/2 minutes without a field goal as the Wildcats pulled away.
"You get a game like tonight where, overall I thought our defense was pretty good, with the exception of letting Corey Fisher go in the second half like he did," Temple coach Fran Dunphy said. "He was terrific in the second half. Every time he got an open look he buried it. He made a couple of great drives to the basket, one getting a 3-point play for them.
"I think that's the sign of a good team. Maybe Reynolds is not knocking them out. Cunningham really didn't do much in the second half. But Corey Fisher just arrives on the scene. I think that's a great credit to their team, to Jay and how they play. They did what they needed to do to find a way to win the game."
--- --- -----
Dec 29 8:55 PM
- 20
roots#1 Cards Fan Added 10 roots
Temple 32, Villanova(13) 35 2nd - 11:50Dec 29 8:19 PM
- 10
rootsRUWTbot Took away 61 roots
Temple 32, Villanova(13) 35 2nd - 11:50Dec 29 8:18 PM
Dec 29 7:47 PM
- 71
rootsRUWTbot Added 61 roots (Upset)
Temple 25, Villanova(13) 22 HalfDec 29 7:47 PM
- 10
rootsGREGnKY Added 5 roots
Temple vs. Villanova(13)Dec 29 11:08 AM
- 5
rootscasinogambler Added 5 roots
Temple vs. Villanova(13)Dec 28 9:59 PM
Related News
- Villanova Preview Capsule Oct 31
- Villanova picked by coaches to win Big East again Oct 18
- NCAA title game top scorer Booth returns healthy for Nova Sep 14
- Coaching legend Massimino dies at 82 Aug 30
- Villanova's buzzer-beater Jenkins to stay for senior season May 3
- Villanova receives $22.6 million gift for arena renovation Apr 20
- National champion Wildcats bask in celebratory perks Apr 12
- Philadelphia cheers NCAA champs Villanova with parade Apr 8
- Classes off, party on: a Philly bash for champion Villanova Apr 6
- Oklahoma and Villanova face the shooting woes of NRG Stadium Apr 2
- 'Nova looks to show growth since 1st game against Oklahoma Mar 31
- Top-seeded Kansas, No. 2 Villanova set for Elite 8 showdown Mar 25


text:
Durango Boot® City Chicago Engineer Boots are tough, stylish and so comfortable.
Edginess with attitude! City Engineer Boots are part of the Durango Boot® Chicago Collection, sporting bold, hardy leather. Rugged on the outside, comfortable on the inside.
Should your bike break down 8 miles outside Muskrat Flats city limits, walking to civilization in a pair of pinchy boots can turn anyone's vision a little misty. Make sure you're wearing these stylish, all-day comfortable kicks! Our buying power shaves BIG BUCKS OFF the usual in-store tag!Look:
State Color and Size, as available in the Shopping Cart. Medium width.


text:
Listed as
Back to the full FNS directory
Optional email code
Working with dads? Drop us a line.
We'd love to help you with your event by sending or suggesting a guest speaker.
We also offer training and consultancy services, such as our employee workshops for first-time dads, lunchtime workshops and seminars.
Contact us to discuss how we can help
Supported by
This website uses cookies // Cookie and Privacy Statement // ©2015 Fathers Network Scotland // Terms & Conditions
// Website created by Film & Campaign using NationBuilder


text:
- Home
- Topics
- Biometrics
- Crime Lab
- Crime Scene
- Cybersecurity
- Death Penalty
- Digital Forensic Insider
- Digital Forensics
- Evidence Collection
- Exonerations
- Expert Forensic Voices
- Firearms
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Psychology
- Impression Evidence
- Medical Examiner
- Mobile Forensics
- Police Procedure
- Sexual Assault Investigations
- Toxicology
- Unsolved
- Witness Testimony
- Watch
- Events
- Search
- Social
- Guides
- Learn
- Digital
The Full-Scale Implementation of Automation in a Small Casework Laboratory
In late 2008, the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner Forensic Laboratory (ACOME FL) began the full-scale conversion to automation with increased use of information technology within the workflow of the Forensic Biology Section. As part of a federally-funded grant, through the National Institute of Justice, to enhance efficiency within forensic laboratories, the Forensic Biology process was evaluated for bottlenecks which could be alleviated through the application of automation and computer systems. Several points in the process which introduced inefficiency were identified. Those areas included microscopic examination of sexual assault samples; sample extraction for DNA processing; and set-up for quantitation, amplification, and capillary electrophoresis, as well as DNA data analysis. All of the identified bottlenecks possessed the characteristics suitable for automation: work intensive and highly repetitive. The addition of new chemistries was also planned; they were intended to optimize the amount of information obtained from a sample, while also identifying the most advantageous inlet into the DNA workflow for the samples being processed. The chemistries included a Y-STR kit and a male/autosomal quantitation kit. Information technology and data manipulation were addressed through the implementation of a DNA-specific Laboratory Information Management System (DLIMS), the creation of a dedicated computer network for the DNA workflow, and a genetic calculator to aid in the time-consumptive data analysis. Through the course of executing the restructuring of the DNA process in the small-casework laboratory of Allegheny County, a number of observations were made on how to improve laboratory efficiency in an efficient manner.
Careful attention must be paid when creating the process map of the new automated paradigm and how different aspects of the new instrumentation and chemistries fit into the intended workflow. The impact of areas beyond casework analysis must all be considered when selecting the appropriate platforms for your laboratory. The selection of the robotics platform must reflect on the technical capabilities of the staff. Some automated systems require a great deal of technical knowledge to build methods as well as maintain the instrument. The technical capabilities required to successfully operate the more involved platforms can be quite extensive, and a lack of technical aptitude can lead to a difficult validation process and result in a learning curve which slows the implementation of robotics, negatively impacting efficiency. The robotic needs of the laboratory must also be factored into the selection of automation. The robotic platform chosen should also be useful for the analysis performed within the laboratory; the type of samples which the laboratory processes must be taken into consideration, so that a suitable automated platform can be selected to address all sample types within the laboratory. In this laboratory, the increased processing of low level DNA samples requires a robotic system not subject to contamination, while still producing high quality results. A robotic system that was capable of adequately processing low level samples, which constitutes approximately 30% of our DNA caseload, as well as stain level samples, would have been more beneficial to the efficiency of the forensic biology workflow. The choice of robotics should also remain consistent in the platforms utilized in the laboratory, when possible. Selecting multiple robotic platforms requires time-intensive validation for each one, as well as more training for each analyst to gain competency on the robots. This effect does not end with the implementation of robotics but continues to affect the training of each new DNA analyst. Moreover, maintaining multiple systems creates layers of time consuming quality control steps that must be performed at regular intervals (i.e., weekly, monthly, annually, biannually). Each robotic platform requires quality actions that remove analysts from participation in casework, decreasing the efficiency of the process, while eating away at costly reagents and consumables.
In the implementation of automation, the most profound impact was observed at two points in the process: microscopic examination of slides for spermatozoa and extraction. If a laboratory must selectively implement automation, the areas where the greatest benefit would be achieved are at these points in the process. The microscopic examination of slides for the presence of spermatozoa performed by an automated sperm detecting microscope system has multiple benefits. The system utilizes an algorithm to identify spermatozoa through staining density and the characteristic morphological structures of human sperm. The microscopic examination of samples in a typical sex assault kit submitted to the Forensic Biology Section of ACOME FL consumes an average of two days of analyst time. The automated sperm detecting microscope can perform the same examination overnight, freeing the analyst to perform other tasks unsuited for automation during the work day and completing the kit faster. Additionally, the capabilities of the system result in higher levels of spermatozoa being observed due to superior optics, as noted in Table 1, as well as documentation on the cells identified for case records. This increases the sensitivity of the microscopic examination while also providing useful information for the courts and submitting agencies. The reproducibility of the system is at approximately 60%, as can be observed by comparing the values in columns 1 and 2 of Table 1, but all spermatozoa identified by the system are confirmed by a trained analyst, resulting in a dependable system. The extraction stage of the Forensic Biology workflow experienced a significant increase in efficiency as well, as observed by the greater number of samples and less time demonstrated by Figures 1 and 2. Previously, manual organic extractions, the most common extraction performed in this laboratory, consumed 20–24 hours of analyst time to successfully extract 12–15 samples. The implementation of automation reduces the procedure to an average of 4 hours to successfully extract approximately 50 samples, while requiring significantly less hands-on manipulation by the scientist. The combined effect of decreased time with increased batch size acted to significantly improve the extraction throughput in the DNA portion of the forensic biology workflow.
(Click Image For A Larger Version)
(Click Image For A Larger Version)
The execution of the validation study for complete conversion to automation is best performed in a step-wise fashion, rather than as a whole system. In an attempt to streamline the validation process, ACOME FL validated all of the new systems together. Instead of achieving the intended result of efficient realization of the automated system, it inexorably slowed the ability of the laboratory to bring any new improvements online. The combined validation made troubleshooting issues observed in the course of testing difficult and added to the time required to determine optimal settings and procedures for each of the new processes.
When performing a validation as extensive as full-scale conversion to automation, it is important to consider the effects of personnel shifts created by loss and gain of scientists, as well as the impact of time dedicated to validation on casework and backlogs, as illustrated by the data in Table 2. The best approach to an extensive validation study is the participation of multiple members of the laboratory. Not only does the involvement of multiple people aid in time management, but it also prevents a concentration of knowledge on the technique under validation. The concentration of knowledge in a limited number of scientists within the process negatively impacts the efficiency of the laboratory when members of the laboratory are lost or gained. Dedicating one individual to the validation process removes them from the day to day operations of the laboratory, reducing the number of analysts performing casework. At the outset of the validation, it can be observed in Periods 1 and 2 of Table 2 that even while the number of samples per analyst increased, the turnaround time for samples also significantly increased, due to the limited number of individuals performing casework at that time, while two scientists were dedicated to the validation process. Additionally, the departure of a member of a dedicated validation team will result in the loss of knowledgeable familiarity, which was gained through hands-on experience with the procedure and instruments. In Table 2 the loss of individuals from this laboratory can be observed in the sharp increase in turnaround time and backlog samples in Period 4. By having several individuals execute the validation study there is a sharing of information and experience. This insulates against the loss of skill and knowledge, as well as decreasing the amount of training required to gain competency with the procedure due to expertise. The training analysts who perform the procedure can also be negatively impacted by using a small validation team.When training commences, few members of the laboratory will have had exposure to the process, creating a steeper learning curve and lengthening the training process.
Information technology can greatly facilitate the process in a forensic biology laboratory.2 A dedicated network, comprised solely of DNA instrument computers and data analysis computers, was created for all forensic biology in this laboratory. The dedicated network simplified the data transfer steps required throughout the process. The movement of data between instruments can add multiple steps at every level of processing. The presence of data in one central location, accessible at all points of the process, removes the need to transfer information from system to system. In addition to the dedicated network, a dedicated DNA Laboratory Information Management System was purchased with the intent of assisting in the transfer of data, while aiding in the tracking of evidence and quality assurance as well as control performance. When selecting a DLIMS, it is important to consider any existing LIMS utilized laboratory-wide, as well as the demands of the process the DLIMS will be servicing. The implementation of a secondary system within ACOME FL, different from the existing system, led to redundant steps within the information tracking procedure. Information which is originally entered into the laboratory wide system must be re-entered into the DLIMS when it enters the DNA process, creating multiple steps to track the same information and reducing the efficiency it is intended to enhance. Additionally, it is important to implement an information management system which meets the needs of the process. A DLIMS which does not meet the requirements for the information tracking and data manipulation of the process requires time consuming and costly customization and the implementation of additional information technology, as experienced in the number of additional hours and customizations this laboratory invested into the DLIMS, as well as the creation and utilization of an Excel workbook for DNA processing. The implementation of additional levels of information technology can help the management system to meet the needs of the laboratory but also added further layers of superfluous data entry if not approached with existing systems and future changes in mind. Added layers of data entry and incompatible features will negate the efficiency of implementing a DNA Laboratory Information Management System but still allowing for the laboratory to perform.
Automation and information technology is a recognized method to increase efficiency in forensic laboratories.1-3 It has been utilized at various steps in the forensic biology process in laboratories world-wide. But the full-scale implementation of robotics is not as common as piecemeal utilization. As time progresses, the number of laboratories that will completely automate their workflow will increase. The experiences of this laboratory can be used by others to make a more graceful leap into full-scale automation, rather than an ungainly tumble resulting from the many downfalls that can be experienced in the planning and validation processes. The most important points to be gained from the experiences of this laboratory are careful consideration of the existing system and intended improvements when planning the validation and the distribution of knowledge when performing the validation. Both measures will ensure the successful execution and completion of a full-scale validation of automation.
- Crouse C, Yeung S, Greenspoon S, McGuckian, Sikorsky J, Ban J, Mathies R. Validation of Robotic Assays and Evaluation of Microcapillary Array Device. Croat Med J 2005;46(4):563- 577.
- Frégeau CJ, Lett M, Elliott J, Bowen KL, White T, Fourney RM. Adoption of automated DNA processing for high volume DNA casework: A combined approach using magnetic beads and real-time PCR. International Congress Series 2006;1288: 688-690.
- Greenspoon SA, Sykes KL, Ban JD, Pollard A, Baisden M, Farr M, Graham N, Collins BL, Green MM, Christenson CC. Automated PCR setup for forensic casework samples using the Normalization Wizard and PCR Setup robotic methods. Forensic Science International 2006;164(2): 240-248
Sara E. Hochendoner is a scientist at the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner Forensic Laboratory in the Forensic Biology Section. Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner; 1520 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA15222; (412)350-3742; email@example.com; http://www.alleghenycounty.us/me/index.aspx
Related Reads


text:
From Proteopedia
Ovine recombinant PrP(114-234), VRQ variant in complex with the Fab of the VRQ14 antibody
Structural highlights
[PRIO_SHEEP] Note=Polymorphism at position 171 may be related to the alleles of scrapie incubation-control (SIC) gene in this species. Note=Found in high quantity in the brain of humans and animals infected with degenerative neurological diseases such as kuru, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), Gerstmann-Straussler syndrome (GSS), scrapie, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), transmissible mink encephalopathy (TME), etc. Note=Scrapie is a transmissible neurodegenerative disorder of sheep and goats. Most sheep that contract the disease naturally die between 24 and 50 months of age. The incubation period in sheep depends on the strain(s) of the infecting pathogen, sheep age at exposure, and the sheep genotype. The survival time is mainly determined by a single genetic locus, SIP, which has two alleles, susceptible (sa) and resistant (pa). Short incubation period is conferred by the partially dominant sa allele. Scrapie can be spread between flockmates, or it can be transmitted from an infected ewe to its lamb.
[PRIO_SHEEP] May play a role in neuronal development and synaptic plasticity. May be required for neuronal myelin sheath maintenance. May play a role in iron uptake and iron homeostasis. Soluble oligomers are toxic to cultured neuroblastoma cells and induce apoptosis (in vitro). Association with GPC1 (via its heparan sulfate chains) targets PRNP to lipid rafts. Also provides Cu(2+) or ZN(2+) for the ascorbate-mediated GPC1 deaminase degradation of its heparan sulfate side chains (By similarity).
Evolutionary Conservation
Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf.
Publication Abstract from PubMed
Prion diseases are associated with the conversion of the alpha-helix rich prion protein (PrPC) into a beta-structure-rich insoluble conformer (PrPSc) that is thought to be infectious. The mechanism for the PrPC-->PrPSc conversion and its relationship with the pathological effects of prion diseases are poorly understood, partly because of our limited knowledge of the structure of PrPSc. In particular, the way in which mutations in the PRNP gene yield variants that confer different susceptibilities to disease needs to be clarified. We report here the 2.5-A-resolution crystal structures of three scrapie-susceptibility ovine PrP variants complexed with an antibody that binds to PrPC and to PrPSc; they identify two important features of the PrPC-->PrPSc conversion. First, the epitope of the antibody mainly consists of the last two turns of ovine PrP second alpha-helix. We show that this is a structural invariant in the PrPC-->PrPSc conversion; taken together with biochemical data, this leads to a model of the conformational change in which the two PrPC C-terminal alpha-helices are conserved in PrPSc, whereas secondary structure changes are located in the N-terminal alpha-helix. Second, comparison of the structures of scrapie-sensitivity variants defines local changes in distant parts of the protein that account for the observed differences of PrPC stability, resistant variants being destabilized compared with sensitive ones. Additive contributions of these sensitivity-modulating mutations to resistance suggest a possible causal relationship between scrapie resistance and lowered stability of the PrP protein.
Insight into the PrPC-->PrPSc conversion from the structures of antibody-bound ovine prion scrapie-susceptibility variants.,Eghiaian F, Grosclaude J, Lesceu S, Debey P, Doublet B, Treguer E, Rezaei H, Knossow M Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Jul 13;101(28):10254-9. Epub 2004 Jul 6. PMID:15240887[1]
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
See Also


text:
Go to Encyclopedia of Life...
Nash, T.H., Ryan, B.D., Gries, C., Bungartz, F., (eds.) 2002. Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region. Vol 1.
Thallus: squamulose squamules: up to 0.8 (-1.3) mm diam., normally ascending and geotropically oriented, weakly convex when young, later strongly convex to bullate, with labriform brown soralia (often lacking) upper surface: greenish brown to castaneous or dark brown, shiny; margin: crenulate, not or slightly upturned, concolorous with upper side soredia: if present, brown, farinose to granular, in labriform soralia upper cortex: up to 110 µm thick, composed of thick-walled hyphae Apothecia: up to 0.5 (-0.7) mm diam., marginal or on the underside of ascending squamules; disc: reddish to dark brown, convex, epruinose, egyrose; margin: not prominent even when young, entire; exciple: composed of closely conglutinated hyphae, colorless to pale brown, not containing crystals, K-, N-; hypothecium: colorless; epithecium: light brown, not containing crystals, K-, N-; paraphyses: with swelling and pigment cap in apical cell asci: with a well developed tholus containing an amyloid tube ascospores: narrowly ellipsoid to fusiform, simple, 7-13 x 2-2.5 µm Pycnidia: sessile, black, attached marginally or to the underside of the squamule conidia: filiform, 7-11 x c. 1 µm Spot tests: upper cortex K-, C-, KC-, P-; medulla K-, C-, KC+ purple, P- Secondary metabolites: colensoic acid and related secondary products. Substrate and ecology: on charred bark and wood of conifers in conifer forests at 1480-2640 m alt. World distribution: Africa, Europe, and North America Sonoran distribution: Arizona, California, and Chihuahua; uncommon. Notes: The species differs from H. anthracophila in forming darker, more convex or agglomerate squamules with a brown margin and brown soralia, and in lacking fumarprotocetraric and protocetraric acids (cortex P-).


text:
- Sex, the biological distinction of an organism between male, female or intersex, defined by the gametes it produces (or the reproductive organs it has), in anisogamous species
- Mating types, a distinction of gametes, whether in anisogamous or isogamous species
- Sexing, the act of discerning the sex of an animal
- Sexual reproduction, a process of combining and mixing genetic traits, associated with the generation of new individuals, by means of meiosis and fertilization
- Recombination, the process of mixing genetic traits solely, occurring both in organisms with sexual or asexual reproduction
- Animal sexual behaviour
- Human sexual activity
- Sexual intercourse, also called copulation or coitus
- Non-penetrative sex, or sexual outercourse
- Gender, the distinction between male and female or masculinity and femininity within an individual's gender identity
- Human sexuality
Sex or SEX may also refer to:
Acronyms and initialismsEdit
- SEX (computing), an assembly language mnemonic often used for the "Sign EXtend" machine instruction found in the PDP-11 and many other computer architectures
- Sodium ethyl xanthate, a chemical compound used in the mining industry
- Sports Entertainment Xtreme, a professional wrestling stable
Film and televisionEdit
- Sex (film), a 1920 film by Fred Niblo
- "Sex" (Kath & Kim episode)
- Sex (TV series), an Australian television series
- Sex: The Annabel Chong Story, a 1999 documentary film
Literature and publicationsEdit
- Sex (book), a 1992 book by Madonna and Steven Meisel
- Sex (play), a 1926 play by Mae West
- Sex (band), Canadian hard rock band
- Sex (Tila Tequila EP), a 2007 EP by Tila Tequila
- Sex (The 1975 EP), a 2012 EP by The 1975
- Sex (Elli Kokkinou album), 2005
- Sex (The Necks album), 1989
- "Sex" (Oomph! song)
- "Sex" (The 1975 song)
- "Sex" (Cheat Codes and Kris Kross Amsterdam song), 2016
- "Sex", a song by Frank Zappa, from The Man from Utopia
- "Sex", a song by Lenny Kravitz, from the album Strut
- "Sexual" (song), 2016
- "Sexual (Li Da Di)", hit single by Amber from Amber (Amber album) 1999
- "Sexual", a song by Die Toten Hosen, from the album Love, Peace & Money
Other usesEdit
- SEX (boutique), a boutique on Kings Road in the Chelsea district of London
- Sex Peak, a mountain in Montana, United States
- Sex Rouge, a mountain in Switzerland
- Sextans or Sex, a constellation
- Sex-, the Latin prefix meaning 6 (number)
- Sex (video game), a 1995 video game for the 3DO
- In mathematics, is the integral of the exponential function e to the x
See alsoEdit
|This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Sex.
If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.


text:
Mark Hughes has admitted he may have to rethink his summer spending plans after losing Ibrahim Afellay to a long-term injury.
The Dutchman is facing up to nine months on the sidelines after rupturing knee ligaments in training on Friday, and the Stoke boss admits it is a huge blow for the player and the club.
Hughes is convinced the winger will be able to make a full recovery, but he may have look into the possibility of signing a replacement in the meantime.
"There was no-one anywhere near him," Hughes said. "He's just plucked the ball out of the sky and come down on the ground. At the time we heard something and didn't relate it to the knee, we thought he had stretched his hamstring.
"Unfortunately, it wasn't the case. He tried to carry on and quite clearly couldn't, so we got him checked, he had a scan and we are told it's snapped.
"So we are looking at seven, eight, nine months. It's a significant amount of time. We will give him the best treatment, he will get back and he will be fine. But it is a huge shame for the lad.
"We will look at the 25 we have got available and yes, may have to go into the market."


text:
The month of March has not been kind to the Who Datters. It began with the reports that general manager Mikey Loomis was soft-pedaling the talents of his elite franchise quarterback and then proceeded to get exponentially worse with the fulmination of GregggggggGggggate. If only matters smoothed over, we'd assume that the team might be able to outlast this catastrophe, but, alas, such is not the case. We've on the verge on a full-on meltdown. In just the last 24 hours, there's been a report that Drew Brees is "livid" about getting the franchise tag instead of a long-term deal. Former Saints lineman and fan base favorite Kyle Turley came forward to say that Brees probably deserves to be suspended if he had any knowledge of the bounties. And the team is working out Randy Moss, which isn't necessarily a terrible thing on its own, unless the intention is for him to replace Marques Colston and/or Robert Meachem, both of whom could leave in free agency.
As you can see, the Saints are plenty screwed. But they could be more screwed. Who knows? Tiny Darren could be forever misplaced between couch cushions. Jimmy Graham may slip loose of the Earth's gravitational pull by trying to dunk a football over the International Space Station. Tracy Porter could fracture everything actually attempting a tackle. What will put them over the top? We wait with bated breath.


text:
Video: Alan Simpson Does Gangnam Style Austerity Dance
I admit it, I clicked and watched the Wall Street-funded New American Foundation video featuring rich kid Alan Simpson doing his Gangman Style parody dance.
Simpson seems to think he's inspiring a new austerity generation when he once again invokes intergenerational warfare, telling the young 'uns to "Get in there before all the old coots clean out the Treasury and leave you with nothing."
Apparently he doesn't understand that the dance is a parody of poseur rich kids like himself who have nothing better to do than act outrageously and call attention to themselves.
The fifth stage of having an international video megahit must be deep shame when stuff like this comes crawling out of the woodwork.


text:
Hillary Clinton continues to be the runaway favorite 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, according to a new Washington Post poll that pits her against local favorite son, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
The poll found that when asked "whom would you like to be the next Democratic presidential nominee," 46 percent chose Clinton, the former secretary of state and 2008 runner-up to President Obama in the Democratic primaries. Vice President Joe Biden came in a distant second, with 14 percent followed by O'Malley at 7 percent and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo at 5 percent.
The poll was jarring in its rejection of O'Malley. The reason: It was a poll of 1,156 Marylanders. And consider the results of this Post poll question: "If Martin O'Malley were the Democratic nominee for president in 2016, would you definitely vote for him in the general election, would you consider voting for him or would you definitely not vote for him?"
Just 17 percent said they would "definitely vote" for their governor; 38 percent said they would "definitely not" vote for O'Malley, and 41 percent said they would consider voting for him.


text:
- Artist: Jeffrey Trambley
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 10/14/2008
FROM classical opera to popular commercial songs heard on TV, Jeffrey Trambley thrills music lovers in Japan and abroad with his vocal versatility. BORN and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA), Jeffrey began his operatic vocal training in Europe, the Czech Republic. After taking first prize in the Czech National Music School Vocal Competition in 1995, he went on to complete three years of operatic training under vocal coach, Hana Keferova at the Zerotin School of Music. In 1998, Jeffrey headed to Asia and stayed on to continue his studies at the graduate school of the Tokyo College of Music in Tokyo. There, he completed a graduate degree in Vocal Performance studying under Professors Keizo Takahashi, Yoko Nomura and Echiko Narita as well as taking part in Master Classes of Elio Battaglia from the Turino Academy of Music and Jonathan Alder from the Berlin Hochschule. NOW based in Tokyo, Japan, Jeffrey's repertoire has extended to include concert engagements singing repertoire such as Mozart's 'Magic Flute' and 'Don Giovanni\' to musicals such as 'The Phantom of the Opera\' and lieder recitals of Schubert's 'Winterreise' and Dvorak's 'Biblical Songs.' JEFFREY currently resides in Tokyo and in addition to a busy concert schedule, is active as a freelance narrator and voice artist for TV and corporate promotional videos. His voice has been featured in commercial campaign songs for major corporations such as HONDA, Bridgestone and Yamaha. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????!????????????????????????????????1995????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????? ??????????????????????1998?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????·????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
|Jeffrey Trambley
|CD Baby
|Release Date:
|Product Type:
|Item #:
|This product is a special order


text:
View black Singles in Eastlake
By clicking continue, I agree to receive transactional and promotional emails from Match.com. I understand that I am free to withdraw consent at any time.
By using our site, you agree to the Match.com Terms of Use.
Find a date in the rocky Centennial State of Colorado. Join Match.com to meet quality singles like you today! Are you looking for a date or a serious relationship with a Eastlake, Colorado single? Subscribe to Match.com in Eastlake, Colorado, and start e-mailing your personal fave personal ads right now.
Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Buckley AFB, Commerce City, Dacono, Denver, Dupont, Edgewater, Eldorado Springs, Englewood, Erie, Federal Heights, Firestone, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Glendale, Golden, Henderson, Irondale, Lafayette, Lakewood, Lochbuie, Longmont, Louisville, Lowry, Montbello, Montclair, Niwot, Northglenn, Sheridan, Superior, Thornton, University of Colorado, University of Denver, Wattenburg, Westminster, Wheat Ridge view all states »
Asian , Black , Catholic , Christian , Divorced , Free Online Dating, Gay Singles, Gay Dating, Jewish , Lesbian Singles, Single Parents, view all communities »


text:
Keg Mountain Benchmark
|[ Sizes: Orig | Med | Small | Thumb ]
Placed in 1965. I for one am always happy to find one of these. Often it means I found the right mountain. I'm impressed with the amazing job the USGS did in surveying just about every mountain in the western USA.
[ Post a Comment ]
Rate This Image
Current Score: 79.04%
Log In To Vote
[ View 10 Votes | Post Comment ]
Keg Mountain (UT) (Mountain/Rock)
Dean's Image Gallery
My benchmark collection (Album)
USGS Benchmarks (Album)
Image Data
Image ID: 353490
Hits: 2148
Lat/Lon: 39.78890°N / 112.8406°W
Object Title: Keg Mountain Benchmark


text:
St Valentine's Day teaching resources
Love is a passion that has taken men to war, changed the course of English history and inspired some of our greatest works of literature. Explore this very human condition and the origins of St Valentine's Day with this timely collection of free lesson ideas, assemblies and activities shared by the TES teaching community.
The story of St Valentine
An assembly presentation and discussion activity on the origins of the St Valentine's Day celebration.
Valentine's Day assembly
Learn about St Valentine's Day traditions around the world and the meaning behind the special day.
History of St Valentine's Day
This PowerPoint presentation includes simple background information on Valentine's Day.
Fun facts about Valentine's Day
Learn some interesting information about Valentine's Day with this quick quiz activity.
Valentine's wordsearch
Print this simple wordsearch for your class and see if they can find all of the Valentine's vocab.
Valentine's Day card design
This printable template is for pupils to use in their design of a St Valentine's Day card.
Valentine's linguistics
This compilation of language puzzles is perfect for a quick Valentine's starter.
St Valentine's Day card- area and perimeter
Find the area and perimeter of the heart design, plus find the percentage of the card that is taken up.
Matching exercise for Valentine's Day
Encourage pupils to write a poem in French for Valentine's Day plus a matching exercise to prepare the poem.
Valentine's listening
For a listening activity, try this transcript to go with the video on BBC Ma Langue.
The future tense
Revise the future tense in French with this worksheet including a poem to be changed from present to future.
Valentine's day Spanish
This printable list of phrases will enable students to compile a Valentine's card.
Spanish love-letter scaffold
Students will have fun writing love letters in Spanish and then translating them.
German logic puzzle for Valentine's day
After reading the clues you should be able to work out who is going out with who.
Ein Valentinsgedicht
This PowerPoint presentation will get pupils to create their own poems for Valentine's Day.
German vocabulary for Valentine's Day
Teach your class some essential vocabulary for Valentine's Day in Germany.


text:
Aspen Custom Mantels
This product has been discontinued.
Please visit these other beam styles for something similar:
Description of Custom Aspen Mantels
This product has been discontinued.
Please visit these other beam styles for something similar:
Premium Stains Now Available!
Aspen custom cut fireplace shelves make a perfect addition above your fireplace or as a decorative mantel in any room of your home. Molded from real wood, the shelves feature all the groove and natural-looking grain that will add character and appeal.
Made from polyurethane, the mantels are lightweight, more affordable and more durable than the real thing. The resilient material will stand up to wear and tear, cracking, pests and insects while remaining maintenance free.
Choose from our Standard and Premium stain options and thousands of custom size combinations to fit your specific needs. The lightweight design makes them easy to install so they're perfect for a weekend DIY project to spruce up any room.
- Lightly distressed design with clean lines
- Maintenance-free and resistant to deterioration and pests
- Lightweight, durable and easy to install
- A variety of finish options
- Custom-cut to your desired size
Note: Our faux mantels are durable but are for decorative use only. The mantels are not meant to support heavy weight. As they are handmade, measurements may vary slightly.
Note: Aspen mantels may have screws embedded below the surface. We recommend using a hand saw (not power tools) when cutting these beams. You may find these screws with a stud finder. Barron Designs is not responsible for any bodily harm or damage to your equipment. Click Here to view instruction on finding screws in beams.
Specifications of AY30606048RWB
- Model: AY30606048RWB
- Outer dimensions: Face Height 6″ × Projection 6″ × Length 4′ (48″)
- Inner dimensions: Inner Height 4″ × Inner Proj. 5″
- Coverage: -1
- Price per sq. ft.:
- Number of corbels: -1
- -1: -1
- Weight: 8 lbs
- Color: Rich Walnut
- Endcaps: Both ends
- Ships from: East Coast
- Material: Polyurethane
Custom Aspen Planks
Arched Aspen Beams
Custom Aspen Beams
Flex Straps
Custom Flex Straps
Our samples are fully rebatable!We will include a coupon for you to use on your next online order.
Note: a sample will have the exact texture and color of the product, but width and height may vary.
7 reviews available:
After weeks of searching finally found exactly what we were looking for and at the rice price too!!! My husband had no problem installing beam. Once the stone was installed, you couldn't even tell it was a faux beam. Beam arrived a week earlier than expected and in perfect condition. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking about purchasing! Please see photos below before and after :)
Del Mar, CA
Great product and fantastic customer service. I got product and was damaged in delivery. I called and I was taken care immediately.Few emails with Jessica ( she was great) and my new wooden beam was on the way. Thank you so much again.
[email protected]
We've been doing a lot of remodeling and I was a bit nervous ordering a mantel sight unseen, but the look and price were appealing - happy to say it turned out to be just what I'd hoped (and arrived without any shipping issues). For the install, it was lightweight and easy to put up, but looks substantial.
Phoenix, AZ
I purchased this for a fireplace remodel and it came wrapped up tight and in great condition. I've had friends come over asking what kind of wood it was and did not believe me when I told them it was faux wood.
The install was quick and easy. Very pleased with the looks and feel of it.
Thank you very much for the reliable service. I got my fauxwoodbeam just when you said I would and love it!
Very affordable compared to solid wooden mantle.
Looks authentic. Easy to install.
I have been looking for an affordable mantle for sometime now. I am very please with the finished product,


text:
Use your social profile to sign in faster.
Or use your username or password below:
Bad username or password
Forgot your password?
Don't have an account? Register Now!
Sarah Calls the Clock on Team Bodog Pro Jay Tan.
Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more


text:
Well, well, well! What do we have here?
Time for another Daly Download debut!
We haven't seen Demi Lovato in these parts in quite awhile, but this morning she's returning to reclaim her rightful place on Carson's countdown with her latest powerhouse single, "Heart Attack."
Where did she rank on today's top five? There's only one way to find out! Here's how it all panned out…
5. Scream & Shout – Will.i.am feat. Britney Spears
4. Stay – Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko
3. Heart Attack – Demi Lovato
2. Thrift Shop – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz
1. When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars


text:
Cougars are rare but do visit Minnesota
Confirmed cougar sightings are becoming more frequent in Minnesota but evidence suggests the large cats are most likely rare visitors to the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The recent shooting of a cougar in southwestern Minnesota, along with verified observations of the big cats in the state, are raising awareness of cougars in the public and media.
"Within the past several years, we have been able to verify observations of individual cougars within our state," said Dan Stark, DNR large carnivore specialist.
"Although rare, we have verifiable evidence such as trail camera photos, tracks and scat, and on occasion, dead cougars."
Since 2007, the DNR has confirmed 14 cougar sightings. Eleven have been from trail cameras or video. One was struck and killed by a vehicle September of 2009 on Carr Lake road southwest of Bemidji , one was found dead and one was shot. Dozens of other, unconfirmed sightings have also been reported.
Why might cougars show up in Minnesota? Cougars are solitary, roaming animals, and as young males reach maturity, they begin to look for new territory and will travel considerable distances. The timing of many of Minnesota's verified cougar sightings (mid- 2000's and forward) is not unexpected given the somewhat rapid increase in the cougar population in the western Dakotas that began in the mid-1990s.
DNA analysis from cougars in Minnesota and other Midwestern states, along with cougar scat and hair found here, indicates most of the animals are male likely coming from the Black Hills population in South Dakota and western North Dakota. However, given their long dispersal capabilities, animals could show up from numerous other locations in the western U.S. as well.
In some cases, cougars roaming through Minnesota are leaving a remarkable record. Scientists were recently able to document and track a male cougar via its DNA, through the Twin Cities and three different places in Wisconsin before the same cat was hit by a car and killed earlier this year in Connecticut. The cat was killed 18 months after it was detected in Minnesota.
The cougar recently shot in Jackson County was a 125-pound male, estimated to be one to three years old. The DNR will send DNA samples from the cat to a lab in Montana so more can be learned about it
Stark said there have been no wild females cougars documented in Minnesota, and that annual carnivore tracking surveys by the DNR, which includes scent-post and winter tracking surveys, have recorded no evidence to suggest the possibility of a resident population of cougars in the state.
Although verifications have increased, evidence of cougars remains extremely rare. In contrast, in Florida, where an estimated cougar population of only 100-150 animals reside, an average of 23 cougar deaths (14 car-kills) are documented each year.
Although some cougar sightings in Minnesota are accurately identified, many observations from trail cameras and tracks turn out to be cases of mistaken identity. Bobcats, house cats, coyotes, wolves, fishers and light colored dogs have all been mistaken as cougars.
A cougar will range in length from four to six feet, with a head that appears small in relation to the body. The body is tan except for dark face markings and tail tip. The tail will be nearly as long as the body.
Human encounters with cougars are extremely rare. Even in California, which has a population of more than 5,000 of the big cats, a person is 1,000 times more likely to be struck by lightning than attacked by a cougar. If an encounter does take place, stay calm, face the animal, make yourself appear large by opening your coat or putting your hands above your head, and speak in a loud voice. Most cougars will avoid confrontation.
Cougars are protected animals in Minnesota. State statute makes it illegal for a citizen to kill a cougar in most circumstances. Public safety officials are authorized to kill a cougar to protect public safety. If a cougar poses an immediate threat to public safety, contact a DNR conservation office or local law enforcement person as soon as possible.


text:
Sync Reason with Ardour
I'm trying to get Propellerhead Reason into Ardour.
At the present I've got the whole instrument Reason tracks spread into the Ardour's session and playing back Reason the sound is managed by Ardour.
What I would like to do now is being able to use Ardour as master, so when I press play in ardour, Reason will follow.
At the moment I'm studying how to connect Ardour MTCout to ReasonMTCin (if any).
Does anybody already did this and/or is there some tutorial, suggestion I can follow?
Thanks a lot in advance.
You might have better luck asking around Reason forums and such if it can handle syncing to incoming MTC. If it can, Ardour can certainly generate it, but how to connect them depends on your setup.
Seems Reason doesn't manage MTC, just MIDI Clock Sync.
So I revert the question in:
Can Ardour produce MIDI Clock?
some days later
What I understand so far:
I'm the only one one in the world using Reason interested in switch to Ardour, but:
1) Ardour is not a Rewire application
2) Reason is not a Jack application
3) Reason do not manage MIDI Time Code
4) Ardour do not manage Midi Clock
Final result: They cannot be synced.
From Reason Manual:
Reason always acts as a slave. That is, it receives MIDI Clock signals, it never transmits them.
From this post (https://ardour.org/node/2154) :
you cannot *export* JACK transport functionality to non-JACK apps. However, JACK apps work the same on OS X as on Linux. Its just you cannot, for example, start Ableton playing by pressing Ardour's play button or vice versa. At least not with sample-synchronous precision. This is just because Live is not a JACK application.
From Linux Journal (http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7796):
At the time of these tests, Ardour's support for MTC send/receive was under heavy revision, so I was unable to complete any meaningful tests. However, MTC support is a major item on many Ardour users' wishlists, and the remaining bugs should be worked out before version 1.0 is released. Other means of synchronization may be supported in future versions of Ardour. Direct SMPTE reading, MIDI clock and SPP (song position pointer) have been suggested as likely candidates, but work on those protocols will have to wait until after the Ardour 1.0 release.
I even tried to use Pete Yadell's MIDI Patch bay, but Reason is not seen through it.
Please If someone has some more clue is very welcome to intervene.
I can't help you much with MIDI Clock as I don't use it much, but I do want to point out a couple of things. MTC is not equal to MIDI Clock, you seemed to get confused about that slightly in the last quote there;) By the way, that quote from the Linux Journal is dealing with the 0.9x series at the latest it appears. That is so far out of date to be considered beyond ridiculous to trust it for anything reasonably accurate anymore;) And MTC is supported fully in Ardour now, to evidence that;)
Sadly all this amounts to not much useful info for you though.
Sorry haven't used Reason much to help you out there.
Thanks for your answer Seablade i really appreciate.
I know MTC and MIDI Clock are not the same thing. At the present I'm trying to find any way to sync Reason and Ardour without Rewire, so I'm trying MTC OR MIDI Clock OR whatever can help me.
From the Reason manual I see that it works always just as slave. To communicate with external world it uses MIDI Clock.
I see from this topic
that I have to wait until the next Ardour's release to have a look if I can seriously think to switch to Ardour for my works or continue to use it as an enjoyable software during my spare time.
If there's some confusion is surely because my english is pretty crap, apologize for that.
In the meantime if somebody found some solution, please don't be shy and share your expereince!
Thanks a lot again for you help Seablade and for you great piece of software Paul.
In the meantime I wrote a "recipe" how to connect Reason to Ardour.
Anybody interested can download the first revision here:
please let me know if there are any mistakes (english grammaar or whatever) or things I missed. Later on I will change the link with the corrected document.
Thanks in advance.
MIDI clock is working well in SVN version 3.x .. have some patience and you will get it eventually when it is released..
subscribe and help get it quicker..
In the meantime, I tried to install and use the AU plugin "clocker" by Expert Sleepers.
I put it as insert in the MasterBus and tried to play a bit with Pete Yandell's MIDIPatchbay but I've unable to pick the rabbit out of the hat.
Is it related to the fact that Ardour doesn't support MIDI, so it actually work as brick wall to any MIDI signal or is due to my inability and/or wrong settings?
Althought ardour 3 is coming, i have managed to sync "Reason" to "Mixbus" using "clocker.component" and "midi patchbay" application. There are some issues that i can't figure out how to solve (the most important is that as soon i hit play in "Mixbus", "Reason's" cursor doesn't start from the very begining but from about a few beats after). Insert "clocker" in the master channel of "Mixbus", then go to "midi patchbay", create a patch and use "ardour_out" as an input and the "IAC Driver bus" (activate it from the midi os x 's midi set up), then under "other" always in the patch you have already created enable "Allow Midi Clock and realtime messages". Then in "Reason" go to advance preferences and set the "Iac Driver bus" as the midi clock source, after that close the window and under the "options" menu, "sync" and enable the midi clock. That's it, hit play in Mixbus and it works, at least for me. I'm still discovering several issues but for now they just play together. The "clocker.component" has a very streamlined interface with a "use host tempo" but it doesn't seem to work right, so i have to do it manually. here are "clocker"settings: Tempo- your tempo, slowdown-100%, pause-not enabled, midi output-32, use continues-enabled. How it helps somebody.
here is the stuff you're gonna need.
@manos_reves: since no released version of Ardour or Mixbus can sync to MIDI Clock, the reason this works is probably that Reason is sending an MIDI SPP "start" and "stop" message at the appropriate time. Ardour/Mixbus will not be paying any attention to clock information sent by Reason.


text:
Tom Waits sometimes sounds eerily like Cookie Monster. Not that I mind! I happen to love Waits and his carnival barker's growl! Here's Cookie Monster's rendition of Waits' "God's Away On Business".
Economists have usually explained poor people's counter-intuitive disdain for something that might make them better off by invoking income mobility. Joe the Plumber might not be making enough to be affected by proposed hikes in tax rates on those making more than $250,000 a year, they argue, but he hopes some day to be one of them. This theory explains some cross-country differences, but it would also predict increased support for redistribution as income inequality widens. Yet the opposite has happened in America, Britain and other rich countries where inequality has risen over the past 30 years.
Instead of opposing redistribution because people expect to make it to the top of the economic ladder, the authors of the new paper argue that people don't like to be at the bottom. One paradoxical consequence of this "last-place aversion" is that some poor people may be vociferously opposed to the kinds of policies that would actually raise their own income a bit but that might also push those who are poorer than them into comparable or higher positions. The authors ran a series of experiments where students were randomly allotted sums of money, separated by $1, and informed about the "income distribution" that resulted. They were then given another $2, which they could give either to the person directly above or below them in the distribution.
In keeping with the notion of "last-place aversion", the people who were a spot away from the bottom were the most likely to give the money to the person above them: rewarding the "rich" but ensuring that someone remained poorer than themselves. Those not at risk of becoming the poorest did not seem to mind falling a notch in the distribution of income nearly as much. This idea is backed up by survey data from America collected by Pew, a polling company: those who earned just a bit more than the minimum wage were the most resistant to increasing it.
Poverty may be miserable. But being able to feel a bit better-off than someone else makes it a bit more bearable.
The salient fact of American politics is that there are fifty to seventy million voters each of who will volunteer to live, with his family, in a cardboard box under an overpass, and cook sparrows on an old curtain rod, if someone would only guarantee that the black, gay, Hispanic, liberal, whatever, in the next box over doesn't even have a curtain rod, or a sparrow to put on it.
'"People say 'It's all about the story,'"' Walt Disney Animation Studios chief technical officer Andy Hendrickson, said in a talk at the recent Siggraph conference. '"When you're making tentpole films, bullshit." Hendrickson showed a chart of the top 12 all-time domestic grossers, and noted every one is a spectacle film. Of his own studio's "Alice in Wonderland," which is on the list, he said: "The story isn't very good, but visual spectacle brought people in droves. And Johnny Depp didn't hurt."'
So Disney knows they're making crap, and they don't care.
A Mexican student was arrested in Madrid on Tuesday after posting his intention to attack anti-papal protestors with toxic gases, including sarin, on the internet.
A staunch Catholic, the man said that he could not allow protests against the pope.
If it does turn out that he's a terrorist though, he certainly couldn't be a Christian. Christians wouldn't do that.
The big media simply delete Ron Paul from their polls, even though Paul scored very highly in the Ames Iowa straw poll – and virtually every poll taken recently.
Indeed, CNN noted in May that Paul had the best chance of any Republican of beating Obama.
"Not Electable" Is Code for "Challenges the Powers-That-Be"
The pundits claim they are only censoring candidates who are "not electable". But just as "not politically feasible" is code for "the powers-that-be don't want it", "not electable" simply means that the candidate would champion the interests of the little guy, and challenge the powers-that-be: the large defense contractors, the giant banks, big pharma or the mega-energy producers.
As Kara Miller notes, the media won't cover Ron Paul:
because he doesn't fit the media narrative. He's anti-war and pro-small government …. Heavily influenced by each other, media outlets have sidelined Paul and embraced Bachmann ….
[Quote] (via Boingboing):
Do you need some text for your website or whatever? *sigh* Okay…
Mixtape blog high life terry richardson, fixie whatever letterpress echo park. Mixtape Austin vegan next level before they sold out, lo-fi organic cosby sweater cardigan. Farm-to-table butcher seitan food truck dreamcatcher, keytar lo-fi. You probably haven't heard of them terry richardson squid tumblr, homo vinyl synth cardigan freegan vice fanny pack iphone 3 wolf moon. You probably haven't heard of them gluten-free mixtape sartorial, craft beer pitchfork raw denim master cleanse. Single-origin coffee wayfarers leggings messenger bag, dreamcatcher irony jean shorts 3 wolf moon seitan Austin yr banksy mustache PBR. Terry richardson vice keytar freegan.
Singapore's presidential election later this month will be contested by four candidates, the elections department said Wednesday, setting the stage for the first competitive presidential race in 18 years, and the most competitive in the city-state's history.
Candidates for the Aug. 27 vote are Tony Tan, ex-Government of Singapore Investment Corp. deputy chairman and former deputy prime minister; Tan Cheng Bock, chairman of marine transport firm Chuan Hup Holdings Ltd. and former lawmaker; Tan Kin Lian, ex-chief executive of insurer NTUC Income; and Tan Jee Say, an investment adviser and former senior civil servant.
Let me be the first to congratulate President Tan with his victory.
So if there's one thing you should take away, it's this: The ten-year deficit problem is [an extension of Bush-] tax cut problem. No tax cuts, no problem. This won't solve the all the long-term problems, but it's a good start.
Android isn't free. In fact, it's not even cheap. As Daring Fireball's John Gruber points out, the $12.5 billion that Google is spending for Motorola amounts to almost two years' worth of the search company's profits. No company—not even Google—can throw around that kind of cash without envisioning a direct return on its investment.
To see why, it helps to understand how Google runs Android today. When you buy an Android phone, none of your money goes to the search company—remember, the phone manufacturer got the OS for free. Instead of taking a cut of the sale of phones, Google says, its main goal with Android is to keep a foothold for its websites in the emerging smartphone market. The theory is that every Android user will spend a lot of time using Google services and thus seeing Google ads.
It's a circuitous path to revenue, something akin to an oil company offering carmakers free engines in order to stimulate demand for gas. Still, this strategy made sense as long as Google's investment in Android remained small. The Motorola purchase changes that rationale; it's as if Exxon Mobil bought General Motors. Now Google has to find a way to recoup at least $12.5 billion from Android (on top of whatever else it was investing to build the OS). That looks very difficult. Earlier this year, Gene Munster, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, estimated that Google makes just $6 in ad revenue per Android user per year. By 2012, that number could be $10 per Android user per year. Across all users, that would mean about $1 billion in annual revenue. Even if that figure grows over time, it will take a long time for Google to make back the money it spent on Motorola, let alone to turn a profit.
For you non-dutch out there: garbage disposal in some cities require a personal chip-card, which households need to buy yearly. This five year old found a chip card meant for public transport (which is cheap to get, but you need to "charge" it with money before you can travel with it) and on a lark tried it out. Guess what.
Great security there, guys!


text:
Ill Bill – When I Die (Original Version)
Ill Bill drops the original version of his track 'When I Die' off his album The Grimy Awards. The track is being released as a limited-edition 7-inch on Fat Beats and also includes the Pete Rock version of the track that is on the album.
Download: Link
Previously: Ill Bill – How To Survive The Apocalypse (Video)


text:
Pirates top Brewers to regain first place
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The way things have gone on the field for the Milwaukee Brewers over the long Labor Day weekend, the more interesting news Monday afternoon came after the game.
The Brewers announced they were recalling right-hander Johnny Hellweg and first baseman/outfielder Sean Halton from Class AAA Nashville, and also purchasing the contract of right-hander Jimmy Nelson from that club.
In news that mattered only to the Pittsburgh Pirates, they took a 5-2 victory over the Brewers at Miller Park. The victory moved the Pirates (80-57) back into sole possession of first place in the National League Central and within one victory of putting an end to their heinous 20-year losing streak. But at this point they are preparing to fry much bigger fish.
Hellweg will join the starting rotation at some point, though manager Ron Roenicke didn't specify the date of his first start. Hellweg fared poorly in a brief trial before the all-star break (10.97 earned run average in four games, including three starts) but returned to Nashville to put the finishing touches on a Pacific Coast League pitcher of the year campaign in which he went 12-5 with a 3.15 ERA in 23 starts.
Nelson, 24, is a starting pitcher, but Roenicke said he would work out of the Brewers' bullpen for the present. Nelson began the year at Class AA Huntsville, going 5-4 with a 2.74 ERA in 12 starts before moving up to Nashville, where he was 5-6 with a 3.67 ERA in 15 outings.
"If we can slide him in and get him a start that would be good, but I'm not sure yet," said Roenicke.
Halton, coming up for the third time this year, will give the Brewers decision-makers—and fans—somebody else to watch at first base other than Juan Francisco, who has five hits in his last 40 at-bats.
Another young player the Brewers plan to continue to look at is right-hander Tyler Thornburg, who acquitted himself well in a return to the rotation against the Pirates. Thornburg allowed six hits and two runs over six innings, giving him a 1.13 ERA in four starts this season.
"I felt pretty good going out there," said Thornburg, who walked three and struck out four. "My changeup was really good today, so we stuck with it for a while. You're definitely happy any time you give your team a chance to win the ball game."
Pittsburgh starter Charlie Morton had other plans, however. For the second consecutive start, he controlled the Brewers' bats, allowing one earned run over seven innings. Last Wednesday at PNC Park, Morton held them to an unearned run over 6 2/3 innings in a 7-1 romp.
"He's really good," Roenicke said after his team fell to 0-4 on the homestand. "He throws a great sinker, pounds the right-handers in with it. He's always down in the (strike) zone. He's got a good curveball and a good changeup. That's a really nice pitcher to have."
Morton had only one clean inning—the sixth, when he struck out the side—but made pitches when necessary. The Brewers went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position, which proved to be the difference in the game.
No. 3 hitter Jonathan Lucroy, who has been solid (.312) throughout the season with runners in scoring position, went 0-for4 in those situations against Morton. With a runner on third and one out in the third inning, he bounced into a double play that featured curious base-running, and struck out with a run in, a runner on third and two down in the seventh as the last batter faced by Morton.
"We lacked the big hit," said Roenicke, whose team once again napped under the sun, falling to 14-31 in day games.
Last updated: 11:06 pm Monday, September 2, 2013


text:
Jerusalem - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday for the first time since being elected in February referred to a "Palestinian state", but at the same time expressed reservations.
"Clearly we need to have some reservations about a Palestinian state in a final status agreement," he told the weekly Cabinet meeting, the first since his first official meeting with US President Barack Obama in Washington.
"These things were voiced clearly before the president in Washington," Netanyahu said. "When we reach an agreement on substance, we will reach agreement on terminology."
It marked the first time that Netanyahu said the words "Palestinian state" since the February 10 legislative election that saw his right-wing Likud party come second, eventually returning him to the Prime Minister's office.
He stopped short, however, of backing the concept of the Palestinian state, a bedrock principle of international Middle East peacemaking efforts.
Netanyahu and his largely right-wing Cabinet were sworn in on March 31.


text:
Only two more days before BT say they'll get the phones and the Internet on at our new office. The old office is almost dry, it's taken that long for BT to almost 'spring' into action.
I used to work for BT in my 20s. I helped produce their in-house magazines at their swanky head office - I have to say it was even duller than it sounds! But there was opportunity for distraction and I grasped it.
They were bringing in Total Quality Management (TQM) while I was there. It was so much more fun than my real job and I was always volunteering to take part in special projects where we'd have a TQM facilitator and lots of games to help us solve an imagined problem.
The idea was to get everyone to feel empowered - to question the way you did everything - to aim to 'get it right the first time'.
Cynical members of staff saw it for what it was - a thinly veiled attempt to make thousands of people redundant. Anyone who wouldn't embrace TQM's values was for the chop.
I learned all the buzz words and was a proper little swot - anything to get me out of writing boring stories I didn't understand for 'Technical Review"!
(My favourite memo from that era was one encouraging us to stop using TLAs. And what are TLAs? Three letter abbreviations of course!).
Anyway, the point of my story is. They didn't get it right the first, second or third time with our recent emergency office relocation.
There was no TQM on our project. I was tempted to recite some of the mantra to those on the phones... but perhaps they have a new religion now. Perhaps it's the 'get it right the fourth time' era.
So there, I've had a little go at one of my old employers - wonder if it'll elicit a random, weird nasty email like the one I received earlier today?
Dropping into my inbox when I got home from the phone-less office was an email from someone called "not Beverley Cuddy".
Someone, who I could easily identify, had gone to all the bother of creating a special email account just to send me abuse!
Their main gripe appeared to be that I once worked for the Kennel Club but still had the audacity to criticise them!
But what did I really do to upset "Not Beverley Cuddy" (let's call her NBC)?
NBC revealed in her email that when I was a child I apparently insulted her dog.
I have no memory of it - but if I did I'm really sorry. I could have sworn that I'd never even said hello to this woman.
But she's obviously been brooding about this imagined slight for 30 plus years.
Hmmm - wonder if she works for BT these days? Might explain a lot!
I admit, it's not the first time I've upset someone.
I used to receive up to 20 identical letters a day in separate envelopes from a chap in Wales. His handwriting was terrible - but the postmen got lots of practise deciphering the address.
Every letter started with the same words, "Dear Dunce Editor, Bruce Fogle is a dunce vet...."
We never did get to the bottom of quite why he had it in for Bruce, but he must have really, really annoyed him as the letters kept coming for years. And as I didn't sack Bruce, I was just as bad in his eyes.
I wrote back quite a few times, but it didn't seem to much alter the wording of the letters I got back and sadly I never lost my 'dunce' prefix. But I felt he warmed to us slightly over the years.
He's even on my Christmas card list - we're on his, too.
Perhaps I'll send NBC a Christmas card, too. I'm an optimist - I'll win her over eventually.
Perhaps I'm naive - I even believe BT when they say the phones will be working on Thursday...


text:
Robbie Pickering's 'Natural Selection' is personal
Published 4:00 am, Sunday, April 22, 2012
In 'Natural Selection,' wife has to learn to become the fittest for survival
For Robbie Pickering, bad news led to good things last month when his directorial debut, "Natural Selection," earned a Grand Jury prize and six other awards at Austin's South by Southwest film festival. The movie, which follows a mother who's suddenly left to her own devices after her husband suffers a stroke, took root the night Pickering got a phone call from his mom informing him that her husband - his stepfather - had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Pickering recalls, "I was just terrified thinking about my mom being alone, and that became the emotional window into this story about a woman who can't go to bed alone, and who, by the end of the film, might be able to do that."
The twist in "Natural Selection" comes when devout Christian housewife Linda White, portrayed by Rachael Harris ("The Hangover"), discovers that her stricken spouse secretly fathered children as a sperm donor. She sets off to locate his son, who turns out to be a charming escaped convict (Matt O'Leary).
"The sperm bank thing came from the fact that I used to give sperm back at NYU at a clinic in the Empire State Building," Pickering says. "I took a biology class and became fascinated that survival of the fittest isn't really about two rams butting heads on the cliff; it's about who can pass on their genetic material and procreate the most. It makes sense for me that a lot of that found its way into the movie."
Filmed in just 18 days for $150,000 in Smithville, Texas - the same town served as primary location for Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life" - "Natural Selection" underscores its funny, off-kilter moments with a thoughtful reckoning with mortality.
"I never wanted to do a didactic recitation of my mom's situation, but I wanted to put those emotions into a character like my mom, but then place her in this kind of a bizarre world," Pickering says. When faced with loneliness the death of someone close to them, people become like drowning animals: They want to grab on to whatever they can to distract them, to keep them afloat, from being alone. That was always the emotional justification for her journey."
In 1930 Taiwan, it's rainbows against sun
"Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale" revisits a bloody 1930 rebellion by Taiwan's mountain tribes against their Japanese rulers. Poison gas and aircraft crush the uprising, but the little-known chapter of history inspired Taiwanese filmmaker Wei Te-Sheng to dramatize the incident as a salute to the island's indigenous people.
The "Warrior" director says he wanted to address "the encounter between a people who believe in rainbows and a nation which believes in the sun. My intention is to re-examine the Wushe Incident ... through the prism of Seediq beliefs."
Sundance co-founder's website for actors
Sundance Film Festival co-founder Gary Beer spent 15 years helping to build the annual Park City, Utah, event into a leading showcase for up-and-coming filmmakers. Now he hopes to do the same for actors. Describing his new Web venture, StarCast Auditions, Beer explains, "We're a filter and vetting service that says to the public at large: 'If you think you can act, send us your audition tape."
Starcastauditions.com posts original sample scenes, categorized by genre and age, then invites actors to submit video of themselves performing the dialogue.
StarCast charges actors a submission fee and spotlights the best performances online.
"At Sundance, we established a platform for new writers, directors and producers," Beer says, "but there is no clear route for the aspiring actor, no matter what drama school you went to or how much professional coaching you have. My partner Jules Haimovitz, who ran TV and production companies Spelling Entertainment and Dick Clark Productions, became frustrated by that."
Beer hopes the StarCast platform will produce breaks for talent that might otherwise get lost in the shuffle. {sbox}
Hugh Hart is a San Francisco Chronicle correspondent. email@example.com