text:
I think they should invite Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest on as guests to dance on one of the results nights.
I think they should invite Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest on as guests to dance on one of the results nights.
"The way to become boring is to say everything." Voltaire
" The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. "
Mohandas Gandhi
So DWTS seems to officially trying to become SYTYCD 2.0. Not only is contemporary a dance style for week 1, but jazz is also a dance style being introduced this season. I guess it beats 'caveman hustle', but still, what's wrong with ballroom? Are they that desperate to make Carrie Ann look like she actually knows what she's talking about? Or are that they delusional thinking that they'll crack the beloved 18-49 demo? I'm in that demo, and I hate it.
Week 1 Dances:
Contemporary: Ingo/Kym, Zendaya/Val, Dorothy/Tristan
Cha Cha: Jacoby/Karina, Wynonna/Tony, Kellie/Derek, D.L./Cheryl
Foxtrot: Andy/Sharna, Sean/Peta, Lisa/Gleb
Unknown is Aly/Mark and Victor/Linsey. Since there's already 4 doing cha cha, I'd guess one has contemporary and the other foxtrot.
The troupe also has added some new members: Oksana (the original who has yet to be promoted), Emma, Sasha, and Henry are back, as well as another SYTCD alum, Witney Carson, and a new guy Julz Tocker.
I feel like this will literally be the season of the overdance, between the troupe, Mark (and I heard Witney and Lindsey were girls he trained in dance-no thanks to anymore Ballas clones). Of course there's probably some celebs who will ham it up, and who knows with the other new pros.
I'm going to defend the inclusion of Contemporary and Jazz because if we were to watch an actual Ballroom competition at the novice level people would not be entertained. The celebrities do a "nod" to proper Ballroom and Latin with their celebrities, but to be honest this is an exercise in memorizing snappy choreography, none of the celebrities could dance Ballroom and Latin when they finish the show. I think the inclusion of Contemporary and Jazz is to broaden the arsenal of pros on the show, and give more professional dance exposure to the public. Broadway and live theatre use dancers trained in Contemporary and Jazz. A show like Burn The Floor has its grounding in Ballroom, but their dances include show elements of contemporary and jazz dancing.
Isn't Whitney Carson the other half (Lindsey) of the dynamic duo from Utah? On SYTYCD she went all the way to either 4th or 3rd - plus she is the cuter of the two.
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. Dorothy Parker, (attributed)
I can understand the whole argument about it not being an actual ballroom competition, and introducing various dance styles because the business of TV comes first-but that's exactly why I don't like it. TPTB are just trying to make the show feel young and cool, but it hasn't worked before. And some of these styles are ones that pros aren't familiar with, so it's a learning experience for them. I don't want the pros to have to be learning a style and teaching their pro. The judges don't know what they're talking about, nor do they really judge, so I don't care whether they know the basics of the style or not. I'm just betting at least one couple gets away with anything when it comes to either the contemporary or jazz, and another gets underscored terribly but were at least trying.
Sean is now being included in the DWTS ads. I saw one yesterday in which he threw a rose towards the camera. I guess this is supposed to help people know who he is.
Good, because not everyone watches the show .Although I don't know half the people that are dancing this season anyway
The average dog is a nicer person than the average person
-Andy Rooney-
I'll agree to disagree. Argentine Tango is neither Ballroom or Latin, and AT purists cringe at this show because the ballroom trained pros are far too aggressive with this circular not marching style of dance. As seasons went on the pros have got better, and some, like Cheryl have gone to Buenos Aires to learn, but they all base the style in Ballroom a Totally different animal. I would say most of the pros have some sense of Jazz and Contemporary as evidenced by Lyrical Rumbas, and interesting show dances, and I welcome the opportunity to advance their skills and creativity


text:
News & Events
Posts Tagged 'Fort Sumter'
Fort Sumter bombardment begins, 12 April 1861Posted: Apr 12, 2011
Confederate forces under Brigadier General Beauregard began the bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor this morning at 4:30 AM. Confederate guns fired from Fort Johnson and several batteries […]
Mount Pleasant Almost Starts "The War"Posted: Apr 05, 2011
In April 1861, war clouds gathered over Charleston Harbor as Major Robert Anderson, commanding the United States garrison at Fort Sumter, waited to be resupplied or evacuated. Charleston Harbor had […]
Mount Pleasant's Confederate Harbor Batteries: The Sounds Of War Reverberate Again, April 9-14Posted: Mar 30, 2011
When the cannons begin booming at Patriots Point during its planned "Day One: April 1861" events in April commemorating the sesquicentennial of America's bloodiest war, the sounds will elicit memories […]
Day One April 1861 @ Patriots Point 9-14 AprilPosted: Mar 11, 2011
Over 300 Civil War reenactors will be camped at Patriots Point in an artillery camp overlooking Charleston Harbor with 20-24 artillery pieces to fire upon Fort Sumter. Living history […]

subset: commoncrawl


text:
connecting to ils servers with gnomemeeting
does anyone know how to connect to ils servers using gnomemeeting? i used to be able to do this all the time in RH 7.3, 8.0 and 9.0 before i installed fedora and started using the version of gnomemeeting that came with it.
now i can connect to seconix and call and recieve calls from people. i can type in the name of ils servers and retrieve all the users. but i cannot call or recieve any calls...
does this have anything to do with microsoft ending support for netmeeting or is this a change implemented by gnomemeeting to discourage connecting to adult servers?
ok, this works great in gnomemeeting 1.00
but i found you have to go up to 2.6 kernel for proper operation
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:38 AM.


text:
Modeling news roundup
July 23, 2012
This week's highlights: MM's Ana Braga on the cover of Krown magazine; Jessi June's 16-page Penthouse layout; Jenna Jameson on the cover of Nouveau Mag; and more…
Miranda Kerr changes agencies
Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr left Chic Management, and signed with IMG Models. Miranda's rep from Chic, Danielle Ragenard, also jumped ship to join with the new Australia-based company, and she's currently managing IMG's modeling operations in Sydney. Miranda stated that she's parting with Chic on good terms. Having Miranda on the board will be great for IMG's new office, since she is one of Australia's highest profile models.
MM's Ana Braga scores cover of Krown Magazine
Photographer: Gary Miller Foto; Model: Ana K Braga
A big congratulations to Model Mayhem's Ana Braga on her recent cover of Krown Magazine. Ana is a beautiful model who has a lot going for her! Here is what she had to say about her journey thus far, "I have been a professional dancer for many years, have traveled abroad and have been very fortunate to have been able to perform with amazing artist such as Lil John, Pitbul and many others. I have modeled in Brazil; I'm from Rio de Janeiro, where I did print and runway. I did some modeling in LA but mostly performed as a professional dancer. I took a long break from modeling 'till last October when I got to meet a photographer from Utah. I owe it to him for "discovering" me. Just recently as "re-joined" Model Mayhem, my first feature was landing a Cover of Krown magazine 2012, I couldn't be any happier. Also, I believe that it is important to become a VIP member! The best $10 I always spend monthly."
The Humble beginnings of Project Runway
Supermodel Heidi Klum, the creator and host of Project Runway, remembers a time when the show was struggling to get off the ground. She said that when they first started filming the show, they didn't even have the funds for a wardrobe budget—Heidi borrowed most of the clothing for the show from friends. Even though Heidi Klum was already a successful model when she started the show, she struggled to find anyone who would work with her. Heidi firmly believes that she was lucky to have Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Marie Clarie's Nina Garcia on her team. When it comes to trying something new to move one's career forward and expand your horizons, it is important to try new things.
MM's Jessi June's recent features and industry success tips
Photographer: TH Taylor; Model: Jessi June
Congratulations to Model Mayhem's Jessi June who was featured in September 2012 issue of Penthouse with a 16-page layout (all MM friendly photos!) She is also the EasyRiders centerfold for August 2012. Both magazines are on newsstands now. Jessi is no stranger to being published. When asked about her thoughts on her career she stated, "I'm content so far. Honestly, I don't feel like I've succeeded yet. I set my goals by looking at the best, and seeing what they've done, and working my way to be better. The best girls out there have done a ton, and I've got some catching up to do before I catch them. Once I'm there, then we'll do the happy dance, followed by the Carlton!" She also offered some advice for aspiring models, "I get new models writing to me quite frequently actually, and since no one helped me when I first started (some actually quoted me rates for advice… seriously!), my advice for aspiring models has always been the same: work harder than everyone around you. You could be the most gorgeous girl in the world, but if you're not putting in the work, you won't make it! I promise you, I am nowhere near as hot as plenty of my fellow models, nor am I the greatest model… but I work my ass off. Don't wait to "be discovered" or for your "big break." Make them discover you, and give yourself the big break. Hot looks get you glanced at… Your work ethic and professionalism gets you the double take, and the double take is what sets you apart."
Be a better model
Georgia May Jagger knows how to model, since her mother, Jerry Hall, was also successful in the industry. However, the 20-year-old also knows that she has a lot to learn, and she's constantly looking to improve and expand her modeling skill set. Georgia also stated that with continual practice, she's beginning to feel a little more comfortable in front of the camera. She noted that even the most successful models sometimes get intimidated at shoots, which is why she often takes the time to ask questions about the industry with experienced models, like her mother. Being a better model means actually taking the time to learn, get feedback, take chances and not be afraid of critique.
MM's Lauren Calaway's new magazine is going strong!
Cover model: Jenna Jameson
Model Mayhem's Lauren Calaway is not only a great model, but she is also excelling as a magazine owner/publisher/editor of her new online magazine, Nouveau Mag. The second issue features Jenna Jameson on the cover. We look forward to watching Lauren's new project develop further!
Model injured by propeller recovers
And finally, model Lauren Scruggs, who lost an arm and an eye to an airplane's propeller last winter, is feeling strong about her recovery. The article, which shows a picture of the model with her new prosthetic arm, goes on to explain how Lauren, a devout Christian, utilized her faith to guide her during difficult times. Lauren even learned to drive a stick shift car. Her positive outlook on life is definitely something that we can all learn from.
Share your success
We want to celebrate the success of MM Members. Want to be in the next MM News Roundup? Send Aviva a message titled "MM News" and let us know what you've done. (Include any relevant links and photos that you have permission to use.)


text:
Flowering Poinsettia Production
Although considered by some to be "hard to grow", poinsettias are a relatively simple crop to produce. It is important that growers pay attention to the basics of production outlined in this technical sheet, use the resources available (web sites, extension assistance, etc.) and treat this crop much like other potted crops typically produced in greenhouses.
What you NEED to produce poinsettias:
Poinsettias require the controlled environment provided by greenhouses. The severity of the climate dictates how sophisticated systems for heating and cooling must be. Night temperatures must be maintained above 60°F/15°C but below 72°F/22°C to avoid delayed flowering. Day temperatures between 70 – 85°F/21 – 29°C allow for normal development, while temperatures above 90°F/32°C can cause excessive stress. An average temperature of 68°F/20°C is needed to assure proper flowering of poinsettias. Average temperatures cooler than this slow development while temperatures exceeding this increase the rate of development.
Reasonable water quality is important for use in irrigation and fertilization. Have the water tested to establish pH, soluble salts (E.C.), and the presence of any minerals or chemical factors that might influence plant development. Domestic water supplies are generally acceptable for poinsettia production, however the level of chlorine may become an issue at times. Waters that originate in ponds, wells, etc. are more variable in quality and require periodic testing to assure they are acceptable for plant production and not contaminated with pathogens such as Pythium. For more information on water quality and fertilization programs, contact the Scott's Company and JR Peters testing laboratory (800) 743-4769.
Before starting a poinsettia crop, planning and research will help assure success. Growers need to have a sense of what they are trying to accomplish (finished size, desired forms, timing, etc.) before any cuttings are brought into the greenhouse. Many of the specifications needed to drive decisions about the crop come from understanding the target market for these plants. The characteristics required of this crop when sold through florists may vary from those sold through the chain store. Be sure the plant fits your market needs!
What you NEED TO KNOW about poinsettia flowering:
The true flower of the poinsettia is the small, yellowish structures that form in the growing tip known as cyathia. Bracts, the colored leaves for which the plant is known, are modified leaves surrounding flowers that develop pigmentation in response to flower initiation.
Poinsettias initiate flowers when days become shorter than nights. In the Northern Hemisphere, this day length condition naturally occurs during mid to late September and in the Southern Hemisphere, during March. Once short days begin, it is important that nights continue to get longer for bracts to form color. During this development stage of the poinsettia, if nights get shorter rather than longer the flowering will be disrupted and plants will fail to flower.
The phase of growth prior to flower initiation is referred to as vegetative growth, while the flowering stage is known as the reproductive phase. The flowering response time is the time, usually in weeks, required for the plant to develop to a mature, salable flowering plant from the date of flower initiation. This assumes all growing conditions are "normal" for the crop. Factors that might disrupt this development include temperatures, light intensities, nutritional disorders, and injury from insects, disease or chemical pesticides applied to the crop. Using the flowering response time, poinsettias can be scheduled for optimum development. This is accomplished by starting with the desired flower maturity date and working backwards using the flowering response time to determine when the crop needs to initiate flower in order to be ready for sale at the appropriate time. This factor will most likely influence which cultivars should be grown for best results.
Next, decide what size and height the finished plant should have to provide the correct vegetative growth time prior to initiation. Generally, the longer the amount of time allowed from time of pinch to time of flower initiation, the larger the size of finished plant. The climatic conditions typical of the region dictate how much growing time is appropriate. Growers in colder, Northern locations should start the crop early to assure adequate growth before days get too short and light levels get too low. Growers in warm, sunny Southern regions start the crop much later to be sure plants do not get too large in the warmer, more humid environment.
To produce good quality 6.5" pots (1 pinched plant per pot, 16-18" tall) an average of 3 weeks time from pinch to flower initiation is needed. For more vigorous cultivars slightly less time is acceptable. For slow growing cultivars, more time may be required. Plants in larger pots, usually with multiple cuttings per pot, should be started and pinched earlier to provide the amount of growth needed to achieve size. A good rule of thumb is to add 1 week of vegetative growth for every inch in pot diameter increased over the 6" pot.
For smaller forms (3", 4", etc.), less vegetative growth time is required to make it easier to maintain plants within the desired finish size without using excessive applications of growth regulators. Generally, 4" pots are provided 10 days of vegetative growth prior to flower initiation to achieve a finished height of 10". More information specific to scheduling poinsettias is available on the Internet at www.ecke.com or in the Technical Information Bulletin on Crop Scheduling.
Most poinsettia forms require pinching which is the removal of the growing tip, or terminal to encourage development of lateral (side) shoots. Pinching can be done using a knife or by using fingers to "snap" the tip from the plants. A soft pinch will include removal of the tip and small, immature leaves only. If removal includes the first mature (fully expanded) leaf of the plant along with the smaller immature leaves and tip it is considered a hard pinch. Today's poinsettias respond best to soft pinches that stimulate side shoot growth from young stem tissue.
The size of the finished poinsettia determines the amount of greenhouse space required by each plant. Large plants require more space, therefore become more valuable due to increased space and production costs (heat, cooling, etc.). Plants that are grown too tightly are prone to stretch and stem breakage. Plants that are grown with too much space do not take full advantage of the energy costs. A good balance needs to be found between good plant quality and profitability. For more information on suggested spacing by form, see The Poinsettia Manual 3rd edition, 1990.
What you NEED TO PROVIDE:
Containers: Most growing containers are acceptable for poinsettias. The container should have adequate drainage holes to assure proper drying/aeration of growing medium. Plants grown on the floor may benefit from drainage holes extending into the sides of pots, allowing water to drain when the pot is in full contact with the ground. Thin-walled containers that allow light to penetrate are less desirable than thicker walled pots, as light inhibits root growth. White pots are not desirable for this same reason.
Growing Medium: Poinsettias can be grown in most soil mixes, provided they are irrigated and fertilized properly. Mixes with adequate pore space for good aeration and good moisture retention work best. It is important that whatever medium is used, it is free of insects or diseases.
Fertilization: A fertilization program should be based on characteristics of water quality and growing media. No single commercial fertilizer is available to fill every poinsettia growth requirement. Most growers use a rotation of fertilizers to complement key growth stages. All essential elements must be supplied in appropriate rates and balances for optimum growth. The following suggests a "general" program to start with:
Establishing (transplant through pinch): Use a general-purpose fertilizer (20-10-20, etc.) alternated with calcium feeds (15.5-0-0, 15-5-15, etc.) at 200 to 250 ppm Nitrogen constant liquid feed (CLF).
Growing on (pinch through color development): Use the program outlined above with the addition of minor elements (STEM, or chelated elements) on a periodic basis to assure adequate supply of these critical minerals.
Finishing (color development through maturity/sale): Change the emphasis of the rotation to nitrate nitrogen programs (calcium or potassium fertilizers, etc.) and reduce rates of application to half of earlier levels. Approximately 2 weeks from sale drop all fertilizer and irrigate with clear water unless plants show symptoms of yellowing or other nutrient deficiencies.
Height Management: Height control may involve preventing internode stretch that causes plants to get too tall, or promoting stem elongation that allows plants to reach their desired height. The challenge is to understand when the appropriate action is required. Growers should measure and "track" the height of the crop to make good decisions about height control. There are computer programs available to assist with height tracking, or simple measuring sticks can be used. At the beginning of the crop, mark several plants in each product form and cultivar to use for height tracking. Once or twice weekly, measure and record the total height from the base of the pot (bench level) to the upper most growing point. By comparing this information from previous measurements it is possible to see how much, or how little, these plants grew. Although the weekly growth is not a linear equation (most cultivars plateau during the final 2-3 weeks of development), it gives the grower a reference to how much stretch is potentially left in the crop. Decisions regarding cultural manipulations such as DIF, additional spacing, growing temperatures, etc. or the use of chemical plant growth regulators (PGR's) may be made based on understanding the actual plant growth and estimated growth potential for the crop. It's important that PGR's are mixed and applied at appropriate rates and dates to avoid distortion of bract size or color development.
Pest Management: Poinsettias may be attacked at any point by various insects or diseases. Monitor plants and their root systems through plant inspection and yellow sticky cards throughout the crop. It is possible to maintain a clean and healthy crop to market. Throughout production, look for the following:
Fungus gnats, specifically the larval (immature) stages damage poinsettias by feeding on roots or stems. This pest is readily found in decaying organic matter in greenhouses and moist growing media.
Whiteflies cause damage to the crop by feeding on plant tissues. An additional problem, known as "sooty mold" results from whiteflies feeding on the undersides of the leaves. A sugar-rich liquid, known as honeydew, is produced by whiteflies and cover leaves directly below the feeding insect. This honeydew is an ideal food source for the dark, sooty mold. Although the fungus itself is not pathogenic, it does cover leaves, blocks light and limits photosynthesis.
Thrips, although not a major pest of poinsettias, have been known to cause damage to the leaves and bracts. Generally these pests are the most abundant during late summer and early fall as alternate host plants are removed from the greenhouse or surrounding area.
Mites have also caused damage to poinsettias when the pest is present in adjacent greenhouse crops.
Stem and root rots can attack poinsettias at any time in the crop development. Good sanitation practices and proper soil moisture management can minimize the risk of either of these rots getting established. It is not unusual for growers to use a broad-spectrum fungicide or mixture at the time of transplanting to prevent these diseases from getting established. This is the time of greatest risk for contamination and introduction of diseases. After this initial application, follow up treatments can be used on a periodic, or as-need basis.
Foliar diseases like Botrytis or powdery mildew can also attack poinsettias. As these pathogens are more likely to develop in the later stages of development, a preventative program is suggested to minimize the risk of these diseases.
Shipping and Handling: Once finished, poinsettias should be maintained in the greenhouse at cooler temperatures than used for growth and development. When bracts are fully colored and expanded, reduce day and night temperatures to about 60°F/15°C to intensify color, reduce speed of cyathia drop and "tone" plants prior to market. The final process is transporting plants to the customers. For some, this may involve nothing more than customers coming to the retail to select and pay for their plant before taking it home. For others, this process may involve extensive packaging and transportation to warehouses for redistribution. The extent of handling dictates what level of packaging will be required. The goal through shipping is to prevent damage to bracts and leaves while minimizing the breakage of stems. Poinsettias are usually sleeved using any of the commercially available sleeves (paper, plastic, fiber, or combinations of these materials). These sleeves need to have sufficient outward flare to prevent damage from stems and bracts being held too closely. Likewise, they should not be too loose causing damage when plants move and "rub" during transportation. Boxes offer a means to transport multiple plants in one container, facilitate protection from cold as well as allow for stacking in a truck and increase the number of plants that can be transported at a time. Like the sleeves, boxes should hold plants tight enough to prevent excess movement without damaging plants from being too tightly packaged. Boxes can be purchased in a variety of sizes. Check with local manufacturers to find containers that fit your specific needs.
©2011 Ecke Ranch


text:
Quick trivia question: What connects Richard Osman, Dan Snow and Mark Steel?
They're the last all-male line-up of guests on Have I Got News For You, if Danny Cohen delivers on his promise:
"We're not going to have panel shows on any more with no women on them. You can't do that. It's not acceptable."
As some of you may have noticed, I've been collecting data on the gender bias on Have I Got News For You for a while and so this is welcome news. As I've got almost bored of pointing out, there have been only seven episodes of HIGNFY where all the guests have been female, with the last one of those being back in 1997 (Sue Perkins and Eve Pollard) and 181 where all the guests were male, with over a hundred of those happening since 1997 (Osman, Snow and Steel were in October last year).
So, if that number now freezes at 181 for good then there's a cheer or two for Cohen, as it guarantees that female representation on HIGNFY will rise above the 23.72% of guests they currently make up, and a minimum of 33% female guests will make the next series one of the highest ever. It might even reach or surpass the record giddy heights of 37.5% female guests, which was achieved back in the very first series in 1990.
I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for an episode where there'll be all-female guests again (and hence more women than men on screen for the first time ever in the series history), but I will wager that when it does the time between it being announced and some moron complaining how awful it is that they can't have all-male guests will be measured in nanoseconds.


text:
We share Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's disappointment and frustration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), who on Tuesday denied the city's request for individual aid for flood victims' homes damaged in the July 22 storm; damage estimated at $50 million.
The reason: FEMA gives greater consideration to damage to first floors of homes or above.
Basement damage is given a "lesser affected" designation. Much of the damage to Milwaukee homes was to basements.
The basement doesn't just contain the "mechanical" parts that make up a home: furnaces, electrical systems, washers and dryers.
For a majority of families, the basement serves as a gathering place for entertainment, storage space, offices that hold home businesses or workout areas. In some cases, it's all of the above.
We believe FEMA must change the aforementioned policy regarding basements. In Milwaukee, our basements are a vital part of our homes; they are rarely empty spaces.
As Mayor Barrett said, FEMA must look at the reality of how people live, not only in Milwaukee but other Midwest and Eastern metropolises where the majority of homes have basements.
Gov. Doyle said he'll appeal the decision. That's good; he should appeal and, if necessary, take his appeal all the way to President Obama.
Homeowners who have suffered flood damage and forced from their homes need help NOW!
FEMA must reverse its decision and help people who, through no fault of their own, had their lives irreversibly changed by last month's storm and flood.


text:
Total $0.00
Europe's Construction Pipeline Steady Showing 13 Percent Increase YOY
July 5, 2017 1:03pm
July 5, 2017 – PORTSMOUTH, NH
The recent Europe Construction Pipeline currently has 1,062 Projects/172,063 Rooms, up 13% Year-Over-Year (YOY), according to Lodging Econometrics (LE).
There are 527 Projects/91,195 Rooms Under Construction, up 30% by projects YOY. Projects Scheduled to Start Construction in the Next 12 Months are at 291 Projects/44,757 Rooms, up 28%, while projects in Early Planning at 244 Projects/36,111 Rooms are down 20%.
The top hotel companies in Europe's Construction Pipeline are: Hilton Worldwide with 164 Projects/26,182 Rooms, Marriott International with 151 Projects/26,631 Rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 101 Projects/17,249 Rooms. The largest brands in the Pipeline for each of these companies are: Hampton Inn with 68 Projects/10,268 Rooms, Marriott's Moxy with 45 Projects/8,677 Rooms and Holiday Inn Express with 47 Projects/7,634 Rooms.
Cities in Europe with the largest pipelines are: London with 89 Projects/16,339 Rooms, Moscow with 41 Projects/8,848 Rooms and Istanbul with 35 Projects/6,284 Rooms.
Tags: europe construction pipeline,
lodging econometrics
Lodging Econometrics (LE) is the lodging industry's leading consulting partner for global real estate intelligence. Combining unparalleled industry experience, a real-time pulse on market trends and extensive knowledge of key decision-makers, LE delivers actionable insights that turn their clients' business goals into timely opportunities.
Contact: Emily Dennison
email@example.com /
+1 603.427.9544
Projects in Canada's Construction Pipeline are Up 11% YOY
New Openings Growing Steadily as the Cycle Matures
Upper Midscale and Upscale Are the Largest Chain Scales in the U.S. Construction Pipeline Comprising 67%
Marriott, Hilton and IHG Comprise 68% of All Projects in Total U.S. Construction Pipeline
Marriott Has the Largest Construction Pipeline of Any Franchise Company in the U.S.
New York Leads U.S. Markets in Hotel Construction Pipeline Followed by Houston, Dallas, Nashville and Los Angeles
U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Moderate Increases Up 4 Percent by Projects and Rooms YOY
The Americas Is the Top World Region and Market in the Global Construction Pipeline
Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Growing with Projects up 8% YOY
Hotel Construction Pipeline in the Middle East Is Growing with Projects Up 13% YOY
The Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Is up 25% With 1,186 Projects in the Total Pipeline
Latin America's Construction Pipeline Is Stalling
China's Construction Pipeline Remains Strong Up 7% YOY with Shanghai Leading the Way
Extended-Stay Hotels Set for Substantial Growth According to U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline
Upper Midscale and Upscale Are the Largest Chain Scales in the U.S. Construction Pipeline
Top Franchise Companies in the U.S. Construction Pipeline are Marriott, Hilton and IHG Comprising 67% of Projects in the Total Pipeline
New York Market Leads U.S. Markets with the Largest Construction Pipeline Followed by Houston and Dallas
U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Up 7% Year-Over-Year with a 20% Increase in New Supply Forecast for 2017
Canada's Construction Pipeline Is on the Upswing
Please login or register to post a comment.


text:
Credit Advice
Have a question? Have advice to share? The combined knowledge and experience of everyone in the Credit Karma community can help you. Enter your question or help others below to get started!
QuestionPosted in Credit Scores
Question By
0 People Helped
My father and I have the same name and one of his accounts has gone into collections and its on MY credit report. i have contacted transunion over the phone and explained my situation. She said I should expect a letter in the mail within 20 days that will update me on how the investigation of the situation went and whether they will remove it or not.
Did I do the right thing? Is there any thing else I need to do to prevent this from ever happening again? My credit score went from a 680 to a 520 because of this. Im only 19 and have really been trying my best to build credit to buy a car. Thank you for any help..
All Responses
221 People Helped
You did the right thing. Have you asked for her name, ID, position in the company? You may need that info later on. You may want to call back after a week or so to check the status of the investigation. Make sure to write down the info of the representative. If you can, ask for a reference or a case number. That way you can refer to your case easily and it also guarantees that someone did do something for your situation.
Reply to this Question
Write your response:
The Credit Advice pages of the Site may contain messages submitted by users over whom Credit Karma has no control. Credit Karma cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any such messages. Some users may post messages that are misleading, untrue or offensive. You must bear all risk associated with your use of the Credit Advice pages and should not rely on messages in making (or refraining from making) any specific financial or other decisions.


text:
I don't know how I could have survived the first few weeks of new motherhood without my husband. After delivering my son, many people asked me how I was doing and if I needed any help. Rarely was that question asked of my husband.
While it's true that I'm the one that had to go through labor and recovery and the one with the ability to breastfeed my baby, my husband was also very exhausted and stressed out because he did as much as he could. I recognize how lucky I am to have such an involved and helpful partner. TV personality Vanessa Lachey realizes how lucky she is as well. She recently gushed to People that her husband, Nick Lachey, is so involved and helpful that he would breastfeed if he could.
The new mom said that she already knew that he would be a great dad when they were still dating. Her hunch proved correct. "All of my hopes and dreams have come true and he is awesome. I was actually joking earlier that if Nick could nurse Camden he would! If he had boobs, he would do it!" she told People.
While she does the feedings, he takes over afterwards. One thing he's particularly great at with their son, Camden, is cradling, swinging, and calming him down, something that she definitely needed help with at the beginning since she couldn't bend for the first couple of weeks.
Their teamwork helped them get through the very busy early period when Camden was constantly feeding. She said that between feeding, changing, calming, and swaddling him, they would sometimes only get 15 minutes of rest until it all started over again.
It certainly seems as if Vanessa Lachey has it all: a wonderful husband, a precious baby, beauty, and a good career. If she's like me, she's extremely grateful for all that her husband did, and still does, for her and their son. How very lucky we are!
Moms, how involved and helpful are your husbands with the baby? Tell us in the comments below!
Photo credit: Twitter


text:
Are you male or female:
Is the person your question is about male or female:
What is your age:
What are the ages of the other people involved:
What is your relationship status:
What is the relationship status of the person you are dating:
How long have the two of you been together:
7 months
Is this an online only relationship:
Have you ever had a date in person, face-to-face:
If this is a long distance relationship, how often do you physically see each other:
Does not apply
If you're engaged, when is the wedding date:
Does not apply
If you're engaged, but there is no wedding date set — why not:
Does not apply
Are you divorced or just separated:
Does not apply
How long have you been divorced:
Does not apply
How long has the person you are dating been divorced:
Does not apply
How many kids do you each have, and how old are they:
He has an 8 year old daughter that he has full time.
What country do you live in:
United States
Describe any cultural, religious or family influences impacting your relationship:
Does not apply
My boyfriend and I were together for seven months before he broke up with me out of the blue. He would ask me every weekend if I was going to stick around for a while and that he wanted to keep me. A month before he broke up with me he told me that he "needed to be more grateful to have a good woman like me." I was applying for a new job and he supported me, but seemed concerned that I was going to meet someone else. I reassured him that I wasn't going anywhere, and he mentioned meeting my family (I had already met his). My first week on the job he barely texted me and then said this relationship was "too much of the same" and he was losing interest. He officially broke up with me a week later. He said that his life is easier without someone in it and he thinks he's supposed to be alone. A month later I sent him a letter telling him that I loved him (it was not only the first time I said it to him; it was the first time I said it to anyone) and he replied that he was sorry my feelings were stronger than his. It's been two months since he ended it and I haven't heard from him since. I love his daughter like she's my own, so losing him is bad enough, but losing both of them has been unbearable. If my feelings were so much stronger than his, why bring me around his daughter for seven months? Why constantly ask if I was going anywhere if he was the one who was going to leave? I've tried moving on but I still think about them all the time and I feel in my gut like he's the one. I've done everything I can for the relationship but I just can't move on.
Re: My older boyfriend broke up with me the same week I started a new job.#2
I'm sorry you're so hurt. Break ups are hard, and it sounds like you were a lot more into him than he was into you, so it makes a lot of sense that you're still in pain, two months after the break up. I don't know how long he was divorced before the two of you started dating, but it sounds like he liked you, but that he might not have been ready for a serious relationship. I know you said that he broke up with you out of the blue, but these things are rarely out of the blue -- you just didn't see the clues along the way. You were looking at the positives. For instance, he introduced you to his parents and his daughter, and those are usually good signs of a forward moving relationship -- but there were some yellow and red flags along the way. For instance, something about your new independence and your job that didn't work for him. Maybe he was insecure about your flourishing in a new job, and rather than support you in your career, he said he was bored, and then eventually packed up his toys and left. This isn't what you should want in a relationship. You need a partner who's happy for your successes and encourages you -- as you do them. Earlier on, when he said he should be more grateful for you -- he was sending you a hint that he wasn't. That's a big problem. Mutual respect is crucial to relationship success, and when the love ebbs and flows naturally, respect and character are what keeps you both in the game. He didn't feel that respect. So, while you were getting mixed signals, I think you were hanging onto the good ones and trying to overlook the bad ones. You loved him, and you wanted the best for the two of you, but this just wasn't a good match. I get that you miss his daughter, and she probably misses you, too, but you're eventually going to see that you need someone who wants to be there for you and with whom you have compatible life goals. This guy had a lot of assets -- but he wasn't your best match. That person is still out there.
April Masini is a relationship and etiquette expert and popular media resource — author of four relationship advice books, the 'Ask April' advice column and the #1 free relationship advice forum where over 27,000 questions have been asked and answered, personally, by April. She has nearly a quarter million active forum members, 620,000 Facebook fans and over 1.4 million Twitter followers.


text:
Four out of five is bad as BMW falls short in NCAP crash test
Carmaker loses a star as testers note 'marginal protection' against whiplash in rear-end collision
BMW's cutting-edge electric i3 has failed to gain a top-score of five stars in the EuroNCAP crash test. The latest round of results show that the i3 could only score four out of five. The car actually did quite well in sections of the test, with good performances in the side barrier and front impact tests, but the NCAP boffins commented that "in the more severe side pole impact, dummy readings of rib compression indicated that protection of the chest was weak. The front seats and head restraints provided marginal protection against whiplash in the event of a rear-end collision."
Surprisingly, given the car's lack of an engine, the leading edge of the bonnet also came in for criticism in the pedestrian impact test. It's not the first time that BMW has earned itself a disappointing rating from EuroNCAP - in 2004, the E60 generation of 5 Series could only earn four out of five stars, at a time when such cars as Renault Clios and Toyota Avensis were scoring full marks.
In other recent tests, the Infiniti Q50, Maserati Ghibli, Mazda 3, Peugeot 308 and the plugin-hybrid version of Mitsubishi's Outlander all scored full five-star earnings. Van-derived passenger vehicles usually don't do so well in the NCAP test, but Ford's recently-launched Tourneo Connect pulled off a five-star result, putting it ahead of the likes of the Volkswagen Transporter T5 and Mercedes-Benz Citan Kombi.
That said, Ford has some head-scratching of its own to do - its new compact crossover, the EcoSport managed just a four-star rating while Nissan's Note, in spite of being available with much-trumpeted electronic safety gadgets, also scored four out of five.


text:
Mr Crow was taken to hospital after reportedly complaining of feeling unwell on Monday but died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The union confirmed his sudden death in a short statement.
There have been tributes from across the political spectrum to a man viewed by some as a working class hero and by others simply as a force for disruption.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who regularly sparred with Mr Crow, said he was a "fighter and a man of character".
"Whatever our political differences, and there were many, this is tragic news," he added.
:: Watch Sky News live on television, on Sky channel 501, Virgin Media channel 602, Freeview channel 82 and Freesat channel 202.
Former London mayor Ken Livingstone said Mr Crow's work had a huge influence on young people coming up through the trade union movement and would create a "better generation of trade union leader in the future".
He told Sky News: "He fought really hard for his members. The only working-class people who still have well-paid jobs in London are his members."
Sky News' Political Editor Adam Boulton described Mr Crow as a man of complexity, who dined at Scott's of Mayfair but continued to live in a council house.
"Bob Crow was a man who believed there was nothing too good for the workers and who was very much prepared to fight for it," he said.
"In a sense he was also someone who saw the way the wind was blowing between Labour and the trade unions before many others, taking his union out of affiliation with the Labour party, using its political funds for its own campaigns."
Mr Crow's brother, Richard, told Sky News that he and his brother were "politically totally different" but that he was a great brother to grow up with.
He recounted fondly: "He was an annoying little rascal to me when he was a kid. He would forever be telling me that he would tell my mum and dad the sort of thing that I got up to but he was one of those loveable little rogues."
Mr Crow is understood to have suffered an aneurysm and heart attack and was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone.
In a brief statement the RMT confirmed the "distressing" death of its leader.
Mr Crow's supporters cast him as a man who fought for his beliefs and credited him with revitalising the RMT, while his detractors highlighted his significant salary and holidays abroad.
Most recently he led a 48-hour Tube strike in protest at the closure of Underground station ticket offices, with the loss of 750 jobs.
He telephoned Mr Johnson to tackle him live on-air during the mayor's LBC radio programme, accusing the politician of refusing to hold talks with him over the threat of industrial action.
East London-born Mr Crow left school at 16 and got a job felling trees and fixing rails on the London Underground.
The Millwall supporter rose through the ranks to become general secretary of the RMT in 2002 and by 2008 the union's membership had swelled from 57,000 to 80,000, making it the fastest-growing in the country.
His refusal to back down and determination to fight for his beliefs soon cemented his standing as a member of the "Awkward Squad" of union leaders.
Manuel Cortes, leader of the TSSA rail union, said: "Bob Crow was admired by his members and feared by employers, which is exactly how he liked it.
"It was a privilege to campaign and fight alongside him because he never gave an inch."
Mr Crow, lived in Woodford Green, east London, with his partner Nicola Hoarau, 50. He leaves four children.
Millwall Football Club is expected to include a tribute to Mr Crow in its programme for its game against Charlton on Saturday.
The club said in a statement: "Millwall Football Club would like to extend our condolences to the family of Bob Crow who passed away on Monday night at the age of 52."
- Related Stories
- Obituary: Railway Worker's Rise To Union Leadership
- Bob Crow: 'Nobody Likes Us And We Don't Care


text:
Scientists from the University of California, Berkeley and the National Polytechnic Institute's Superior School of Medicine in Mexico are developing a type of non-invasive and wireless brain scanning helmet that may one day lead to simpler diagnoses of various brain conditions.
The team's prototype have already been tested on dozens of normal as well as people with brain injuries, and the results are that the helmet does provide a good amount of correlating data in regards to brain activities. For instance, the helmet can provide distinct data signal from brains that are swelling versus brains that are bleeding.
The non-invasive data stream is obtained through the use of two coils on the helmet. One of the coils is responsible for emitting radio signals, and the other act as the receiver. The two coils work together as electromagnetic signals traverse through the brain from the emitter to the receiver.
"We have adjusted the coils so that if the brain works perfectly, we have a clean signal," said Professor Boris Rubinsky, one of the team members. "Whenever there are interferences in the functioning of the brain, we detect them as changes in the received signal. We can tell from the changes, or 'noises,' what the brain injury is."
Furthermore, the radio waves are extremely weak, similar to that of standing in a room with the radio of the TV turned on.
Along with the helmet's non-invasive benefit, the technology may also have an impact in medical care for those who do not have access to the medical facilities or technology for comprehensive brain care.
"There are large populations in Mexico and the world that do not have adequate access to advanced medical imaging, either because it is too costly or the facilities are far away," said Professor Cesar Gonzalez. "This technology is inexpensive, it can be used in economically disadvantaged parts of the world and in rural areas that lack industrial infrastructures, and it may substantially reduce the cost and change the paradigm of medical diagnostics. We have also shown that the technology could be combined with cell phones for remote diagnostics."
What's even more impressive about the helmet is that it can obtain data that is consistent with that of computerized tomography (CT) scans.
Currently, there isn't an exact number on how much the helmet will cost to manufacture, but if it's as affordable and applicable as the researchers are claiming it to be then brain analysis for the masses may become a reality soon.
Source: UC Berkeley via medicalxpress


text:
Product Description
- Wrought Iron Curtain Rod features a Deer & Pine Tree Silhouette.
- Rods are 1/2" diameter.
- Available in 4 telescoping lengths
- Hanging brackets are included
- The baked on flat black powder coating ensures each piece will last for years
- Made proudly in the USA
- Does not ship to Canada
Pine and Deer Wrought Iron Curtain Rod
Every detail counts! Hang your curtains with preium rustic decor style with help from our wrought iron deer and pine curtain rod.
Located in the heart of Central New York, Village Wrought Iron has been producing finely crafted wrought iron products since 1975.
|Rod Diameter: 1/2"
Silhouette: 5" W x 3 1/2" H
Bracket measurements: 2 5/8"d x 1 1/4"h x 3/4"w
|Flat Black
|Typically Ships Via
|Shipping Cost
|Free Shipping Applicable
|Free Shipping Requirements
|Free Shipping to 48 states on orders of $99 or more
|Usually ships in 1 - 2 business days
|Wood Style
|Forged Wrought Iron


text:
Pinguecula, very common yellow-white nodule in the conjunctiva at the front of the eye, usually on the side of the cornea near the nose, although it can form on either side of the cornea. The conjunctiva is the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and extends over part of the surface of the eyeball. Pingueculae occur in elderly persons and are thought to represent degeneration in the conjunctiva as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light. The condition does not usually require medical or surgical treatment, although rare cases of irritation caused by pingueculae can be treated with lubricants.
Keep Exploring Britannica
We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind.
- Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience.
- You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered.
- Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources.
- At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.)
Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions.
Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article.
Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed.
There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.


text:
You have chosen to publish your review anonymously. If You click 'OK' your review will be published under the pseudonym '420Hurst' which has been randomly generated by us. If you would prefer your review to be published as 'Guest' please select this option.Publish as 'Guest'
Item Name: Theobalds French & English Restaurant, Ixworth
Category: Suffolk Restaurants


text:
Nassau Inter-County Express bus riders needed some good news, and they finally got it ["NICE expanding its bus service," News, July 20]. The bus agency's announcement that it will increase service to Nassau Community College and restore some of the service cuts last year helps take the sting out of the recent fare increase. That and reduced service has certainly not helped grow system ridership.
In fact, the NICE ridership in 2012 was the lowest since 1998, with ridership on track this year to be even less, according to the National Transit Database. NICE should be applauded for using this year's $5 million in additional state funding and the $3 million in revenue from March's fare hike for increased service.
Hopefully, these services will begin to reverse this ridership drop. But even with this investment, the bus system remains woefully underfunded. State officials and bus riders have both contributed more this year. Now it's time for Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and the legislature to do more as well.
Ryan Lynch, Manhattan
Editor's note: The writer is the associate director for the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a nonprofit policy watchdog.


text:
I hope this helps. walk through it with a debugger and see what happens when you run the program the second time.
also try changing 'MY_STRING' to more than 30 chars and see what happens.Code:#include <iostream> #include <fstream> char MY_STRING[] = "Lets talk about files[:>)\n"; void error(){std::cout << "Something bad happened";system("pause"); exit(1);} const unsigned int data_buffer_size = 30; int main() { char data[ data_buffer_size ]; //data buffer std::cout << MY_STRING; system("pause"); std::cout << "Lets make a file\n"; std::fstream FILE; //I'm using fstream because it is both an input and output stream. //You can read and write to the same file. but lets keep it simple. //Different ways to open a file. //std::ios:: ... unsigned int type // app, append // ate, open and seek to the end of file // binary, I/O to be done in binary mode // in, Open for read only access // out, open for write access // trunc, truncate file to 0 - length ///////////////////////////////////////////////// FILE.open("FILENAME", std::ios::out | std::ios::app); //Default includes std::ios::text. if(FILE.is_open()){ //My File has been opened. Lets do something with it. FILE << MY_STRING << std::endl; //is ALMOST the same as FILE.write(MY_STRING, strlen(MY_STRING)); //Error check if(FILE.bad()) error(); //So everything went well. FILE.close(); }else{ error(); } //Now lets read from the file. FILE.open("FILENAME", std::ios::in); if(FILE.is_open()){ for( int LINE_NUMBER = 0; !FILE.eof(); LINE_NUMBER++){ //This reads 1 line from the file to the buffer. FILE.getline(&data[0], data_buffer_size); std::cout << LINE_NUMBER << ": " << data << std::endl; } FILE.close(); } system("pause"); return 0; }


text:
Technology continues to revolutionise the daily lives of individuals and organisations alike. The transformational impact of mobile and digital technologies, along with changing customer demands, means organisations must take an entirely new approach towards driving value, sustaining growth and managing the changing risk environment.
Through unprecedented levels of choice and access to vast amounts of information, individuals now play a greater role in setting the agenda for products and services. The immediacy culture that has developed from advances in telecommunications and mobile devices has created a world where individuals expect to obtain whatever they want, wherever and whenever they want it.
Organisations must re-think the customer experience, using digital and emerging technologies to provide rich, seamless experiences that build Digital Trust while managing the risks associated with the adoption of emerging technologies.
Our Digital Trust & Emerging Technology Risk practice brings together the breadth of KPMG's capabilities - in digital strategy, customer engagement, cyber security, data analytics, risk and regulatory compliance. We help our clients develop attributes which can enable them to build Digital Trust and exploit the opportunities associated with emerging technologies.
From financial services to healthcare, a number of trends have emerged that create an entirely new trust paradigm – one where consumers trust 'people like themselves' rather than organisations or professions.
Get in touch with our team for more information and discover how we can help you build Digital Trust while effectively managing emerging technological risk.


text:
It's no coke: Your recent article on Agwa de Bolivia ("Liquid Blow?" Niki D'Andrea, June 26) was interesting and funny. I went out and bought a couple of bottles of the stuff, downed it all, and I can attest that it has no relation to the high you get from cocaine.
I did find it tasty, though, and it made me feel like I'd drunk a case of Red Bull. The problem with it was that you get almost no alcohol buzz from the stuff because of the high-octane caffeine content. My hair was standing straight up, I think, by the end of the evening (about 5 a.m.)!
Brian "Head" Welch
While it comes in a cool bottle and can certainly keep you going well past closing time, I'll stick with my usual array of Red Bulls and vodka.
Lady Jane Smith, Tempe
No tomorrow: Agwa: Love the stuff! Can't get enough of it. It doesn't drag you down like other alcoholic beverages. You get a buzz like there's no tomorrow. It's great for sex! After reading your article and purchasing a few bottles, it's my new favorite elixir.
Joe Montero, Phoenix
Agwa + Jäger + Monster = Mmmm: I heard about Agwa from the owner of my favorite bar, Mardi Gras in Scottsdale. I tried three shots there with a splash of peach schnapps. I really liked it and picked up a copy of New Times on my way home and read your article, which I really enjoyed.
I wanted to try more of Agwa, so I bought a bottle of it at my neighborhood liquor store. The best mix I tried is four shots of Agwa, one shot of Jäger, and a can of Monster energy drink. That's the best Agwa drink mix ever!
Jaysin Hydeman, Scottsdale
Great gimmick, but it's nothing special: I'm two-thirds down a $49.99 bottle of Agwa de Bolivia and, as somewhat of an expert now, it is what it is: a 30 percent-by-volume liqueur in a 750-milliliter bottle.
Steele Reserve and Sudafeds would do a better job. Heck, $50 used to do a hell of a job to my libido. Talk kinky!
Great gimmick, though! Love the humor. But with the war on drugs continuing and energy drinks being the new caffeine — while ephedrine is behind the counter — what do we do for speed?
Alkaloids, how I miss you!
Name withheld
JOE's B.S.
Joe's a monster: Brilliant review of Joe Arpaio's so-called book in New Times ("Joe's Tall Tales," Stephen Lemons, June 26)! I recently moved here from the East Coast, and I can't believe that this kind of demagoguery is tolerated in Arizona! From your story, I can see that I've got a lot to learn about my new home state.
That a public official of long standing would literally make up so much trash to inflate his image is beyond anything I've ever seen in my former hometown. Does he realize he's lying, or has he told the same lies for so long that he thinks they are the truth?
So Arpaio is 76 years old? Joe, if you're reading this, here's some advice: Try getting your moral affairs in order because you are going to be meeting your maker soon (a bad flu epidemic could hit town that could be the end for old folks like us), and you'd be better off to have something positive to tell Him about yourself. As things currently stand, when He reminds you that you lived without any compassion for your fellow man, that you were a corrupt liar, you'll have to nod in agreement.
My Lord, where's a term-limits law when it comes to this monster? I'm one senior citizen who won't be voting for the incumbent.
Mary Ann Nelson, Phoenix
Self-serving is his specialty: Stephen Lemons comes through again with an article that is not only well-researched but one of the funniest things to appear in New Times this year.
If only Joe's book actually had been subtitled "America's Meanest Sheriff Buffaloes Readers with Bogus Yarns, Unprovable Claims & Hoover Dam-size Omissions of Fact"!
But truth in advertising has never stopped Arpaio from offering up a self-serving story. Who else but Lemons has gone to the trouble to contact the original, real-life French Connection detective to debunk Uncle Joe's outrageous braggadocio? Former sheriff's official Tom Bearup's quotes are also priceless, as is ghost writer, er, co-author Len Sherman's attempt at spin control.
I had been wondering exactly who would stoop to helping Uncle Joe assemble his maundering collection of cornpone wisdom and erroneous personal recollections? Perhaps a superannuated night watchman in need of supplemental income?
It seems that Sherman has written other softball biographies. Who can forget his Popcorn King: How Orville Redenbacher and His Popcorn Charmed America?
Emil Pulsifer, Phoenix
A true classic. Right, Mike?: I'm halfway through Joe's Law. Thanks for ruining the rest of it for me! I'm really starting to feel sympathy for "Americas Toughest Sheriff."
I'm so impressed with Joe that I'm thinking of becoming a volunteer posse member. I'm not that old, but I have extensive golf cart driving skills and passionate hatred of children having fun. Especially Mexican skateboarders whose parents came here illegally to give them a better life. These kids show thanks for being in our country by grinding the curbs at our beautiful malls.
Detractors of Sheriff Joe may skew ratings and poll results. They may skew news stories to make Joe look like the victimizer.
Nick Tarr, what was his real motive for wearing pink underwear and a sheriff's shirt to a Halloween party? Joe's posse was not out of line by incarcerating this individual, if only temporarily, to prevent him from doing the evil deeds he had planned for that night. Deeds that cannot be substantiated because the evidence was scant — disappearing as fast as it appeared.
Tarr had schemed with the local casino-owning tribal leaders to spread casino-style toys to children across the Valley on Halloween. This Nick Tarr (a.k.a. "Joe Arizona"; curious that he was "Joe" Arizona, and not, say, Fred Arizona, or, better yet, Nick Arizona) is a real joker who only a superhero like Sheriff Joe could stop. And stop him he did.
Just like he stopped the French Connection and the Mexican-Minutemen false-flag assassination attempt. No assassin acts alone, whether it's Lee Harvey Oswald or Elias Bermudez. It takes two asses to spell assassination.
And speaking of asses, that brings me to another supervillain, Dan Saban. Not only did he rape his stepmother and lie about it, he blamed a poor, defenseless woman who suffers from a serious mental illness called "figmentia." And his real motive for running for sheriff is to gain access to the file and destroy, once and for all, the ugly truth of his past.
No, you Sheriff Joe haters, I am not going to chastise you for not knowing the truth, but I encourage everyone to read Joe's Law from an unbiased perspective. Then, you will see how great a man Joe really is.
This book is right up there with the best of them: My Life, Mein Kampf, Garlic Wars, Little Red Book.
Mike Blatter, Phoenix
Come and listen to a story 'bout . . . : Your rag reeks of homo-loving, beaner-loving liberalism, and if it were up to me (you'd better be glad it isn't!), I'd come right over and force you punks to pack your bags and walk you to the border! Then, I'd throw your commie, faggot, shit-eating asses out of America!
You are fucking traitors, and your fat-ass, crust-ridden mothers should be damned to Hell for not aborting your miserable asses, you fucking scumbag pieces of shit! Go fuck yourselves!
Jed Browman, Phoenix
Leave "white" out of it next time: I'm writing in response to your May 29 article "Brown Out" (Stephen Lemons) about Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his sweep for illegal immigrants in Guadalupe.
While the article was very well written, informative, and did a good job of conveying the reprehensible and most likely illegal way this sweep was deployed, I feel a strong sense of urgency to point out that, on more than one occasion in the article, you refer to Sheriff Arpaio's hometown of Fountain Hills (which is a very nice community with just as many law abiding, legal citizens as Guadalupe) as "lily white" and "white bread."
Are you not doing exactly what Joe Arpaio and his forces did in Guadalupe by racially profiling and making disparaging remarks in reference to white people?
I am a realist and believe that, while Sheriff Arpaio's actions were unethical and incorrigible, you have tainted an otherwise well-written and concise story with unnecessary racial remarks. It's unfortunate that racism is alive and well in America today, and using remarks such as yours only helps to separate the gap even more. Racism is a learned behavior, and you have only helped to fuel the fire.
The fact that I'm white has nothing at all to do with my feelings on this. Racism will never stop unless we all work together to teach our children that it's wrong. Whether it's against whites, Hispanics, blacks, or Indians, it's wrong. Perhaps, in the future, you could refrain from spreading the problem.
I agree that Joe Arpaio must go.
Joe Saulen, Queen Creek
If you like this story, consider signing up for our email newsletters.
You have successfully signed up for your selected newsletter(s) - please keep an eye on your mailbox, we're movin' in!
360 degrees?: Thanks for the wonderfully written story on newcomer to Phoenix and Jesus Christ, Brian "Head" Welch ("Korn Free," John Dickerson, June 19). When a person makes a 360-degree change in their life and backs it up with action (off drugs, the orphanage in India), it's very refreshing and inspiring. Stay with the Lord always!
Sasha Michaels, Tempe
Well, almost everything: According to Brian Welch, "I don't look to this world's system as my source of provision anymore," and God "was telling me to give up everything, sell everything."
Apparently, God meant everything but the late-model 750i BMW and the 2,400-square-foot custom-built mountainside house with the pool. Not exactly the life of poverty that Jesus exalted.
Peter Hines, Phoenix


text:
This post is part of our love food series from Jill of a Better Happier St. Sebastian.
Love is in the air during the month of February, and for this month's recipe theme we're featuring "love foods" – recipes containing ingredients that are natural aphrodisiacs! This recipe contains bananas, which are loaded with potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B – all of which can help boost energy. They also contain an enzyme called bromeliad, said to enhance the male libido.
Oat + Banana Nut Muffins
makes 12 muffins
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oat flour
¾ cup light brown sugar
2 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
3 small ripe bananas, mashed
2 egg whites
½ cup skim milk
¼ cup canola oil
½ cup chopped walnuts
for topping
¼ cup oats
¼ cup chopped walnuts
½ tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Preheat oven to 350° and prepare a standard 12 cup muffin tin or larger 6 cup tin with cooking spray. Combine flours, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Using a stand mixer or a whisk, combine the mashed banana, egg whites, milk and canola oil. Pour the wet mixture and slowly mix until just combined, add walnuts. To prepare the topping, stir together the oats, walnuts, butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Pour the muffin batter into the tins, and top with oat mixture. Bake until golden brown and muffins are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
For more of Jill's recipes visit her blog a Better Happier St. Sebastian.
More healthy recipes from the BLDG 25 Blog.


text:
The bridge on West 10th Street spans the City of Great Bend's flood-control ditch and was built by the city in the late 1980s as part of that massive anti-flooding effort.
However, since then, "it kind of fell through the cracks," County Engineer Clark Rusco told the Barton County Commission Monday morning. Kansas Department of Transportation mandates that all bridges over 20 feet long be inspected, something that has never happened to this bridge.
Furthermore, the city-built structure is part of a county-maintained road. It has never been formally brought into the county's family of 380 other bridges ...
** Subscribers Log in to read this full article.


text:
STEVE CHIOTAKIS: News of the death of Osama bin Laden has world stock markets higher which we'll get to in a moment. What we're not sure about is how the terrorist mastermind's death will affect financing of his al-Qaida network in all its forms.
The BBC's Owen Bennett-Jones is en-route to Pakistan, where bin Laden was killed, and he joins us now by phone. Good morning Owen.
OWEN BENNETT-JONES: Good morning to you.
CHIOTAKIS: What does this do to terrorist financing in the short term, Owen?
BENNETT-JONES: To terrorist financing I'd have thought it might provide a boost as people who are sympathetic to bin Laden trying to redouble the struggle. But the fact is, financing has never really been an issue for al-Qaida. They've had squeezes from time to time and there's been evidence of that from some of the intelligence. But basically they can get the money they need.
CHIOTAKIS: And, you know, but long-term the head of the monster is dead. Does that hurt them in the long run?
BENNETT-JONES: Well, I mean I think in a way, bin Laden is no longer as big a figure as he was you know at the time of 9/11, so al-Qaida has spread its wings since he founded it. It's present in many parts of the world now, with separate organizations, separate leaderships and so on. I'm not sure that this will make the impact that it would've done had it happened you know, eight, nine years ago.
CHIOTAKIS: I'm curious, Owen, you know authorities say they tracked him down by following couriers to that big residence in Pakistan. Did the U.S. use financial tracking to do him in?
BENNETT-JONES: I very much doubt it. I mean what's been happening as I understand it is that he hasn't been using any telephonic communication, satellite communication, anything like that. Everything done through people. So it made complete sense to me that those who were either arranging meetings for him with other Jihadi leaders, or passing messages for him would be the weak link in the chain.
CHIOTAKIS: The BBC's Owen Bennett-Jones. Owen, thank you.
BENNETT-JONES: Thank you.


text:
PARIS (Reuters) - France cheated their way to the World Cup and it has set a bad example to children, the country's sports teachers said on Thursday.
Raymond Domenech's team qualified for next year's finals after Thierry Henry handled the ball in the build-up to William Gallas's goal in Wednesday's 1-1 second leg draw against Ireland in Paris.
"The France team will go to South Africa courtesy of unquestionable cheating which highlights the downward spiral affecting football today," teachers' union Snep-FSU said in a statement.
The union added the French Football Federation (FFF) should have condemned what happened and called for a debate between teachers and pupils to "see how they can convey more positive values" in soccer.
Gallas's goal meant Les Bleus won the playoff match 2-1 on aggregate.
"Snep condemns and challenges statements by coach Raymond Domenech and some of his players saying the main thing in sport is to win," the union's statement added.
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has called on soccer's ruling body FIFA to order a replay of the playoff.


text:
Whole Body Transformation Weight Loss Kit
I've needed to lose some weight for a while, but let's face it, dieting sucks. And all weight loss programs are basically the same. I'll give you the same advice they give for free: Eat less. Well, I know I have to eat less. What I need is a weight loss program that doesn't make me feel like I'm starving all day and all night.
Well, this new product from Whole Body Research called Whole Body Transformation suggests it can cut 2000 calories a day from your diet without the hunger pangs. That sounds a little too good to be true. So naturally, I wanted to try it.
What Is It?
Whole Body Transformation is a weight loss kit that ships to your house. It contains a powder meal replacement and two different supplement bottles.
The powder is called Whole Body Nutrients. This is a meal replacement. It's essentially a 130 calorie protein powder that also contains a huge blend of superfoods. It's all natural and the protein, amino acids and superfood nutrients are all from whole foods.
One supplement is Whole Body Green Coffee Extract. This is a fat burner that is very popular right now. The active ingredient is Chlorogenic Acid. It comes in a capsule.
The other supplement is Whole Body Garcinia Cambogia which contains Hydroxycitric Acid. This is another popular weight loss supplement because it prevents fat from forming and is also an appetite suppressant. This is also a capsule.
How Does It Work?
These three supplements work together to reduce your caloric intake and get you through the day without feeling hungry.
You replace two meals a day with Whole Body Nutrients, take three capsules of Whole Body Green Coffee Extract at lunch and three capsules of Whole Body Garcinia Cambogia a half hour before your largest meal.
The Whole Body Nutrients cuts out about 2000 calories from your diet while still delivering protein and essential nutrients.
The Whole Body Green Coffee Extract accelerates the fat burning process and helps your body burn fat instead of muscle.
Finally, the Whole Body Garcinia Cambogia prevents your largest meal from becoming fat and works around the clock to suppress your appetite.
I was surprised to find that Whole Body Transformation does exactly what it claims. I replaced breakfast and lunch with Whole Body Nutrients. It's powder that you shake with water. There's two flavors, vanilla and chocolate. I had chocolate for breakfast and again for lunch because it is shockingly delicious.
By the time I was ready for my second serving of Whole Body Nutrients, I was feeling good. No hunger pangs yet.
I was worried most about making it to dinner, but the Whole Body Green Coffee extract got me there feeling pretty good.
I had a sensible dinner of roast chicken, grilled veggies and long grain rice at around 7:30pm. I made it to bed at around 11:00pm without snacking.
The big take away is that I made it a day on Whole Body Transformation without cheating once. I am going to stick to this product because it addresses my need for a weight loss program that gets you through the day without starving or cheating.
I highly recommend this product.
You can learn more about it at the Whole Body Transformation website.


text:
Get DVD Talk Feeds
Certainly it's easy to hogpile on the production of "Highlander: The Source" for its litany of offenses, and we'll get to that in a moment; but special attention must be paid to producers Peter Davis and the late William Panzer: two men who have made it their life's work to bleed the "Highlander" saga dry with a continuous display of harebrained sequels and other coin-hungry franchise ephemera. They've taken something that was once rousing and inventive and now have officially driven it right into the ground.
When "The Source," a cosmic place of origin for the Immortals, is located by a warrior, it awakens the curiosity within Duncan MacLeod (Adrian Paul) to consider a chance to end his eternal curse. Teaming up with other Immortals, friend and "Watcher" Joe (Jim Byrnes), and ex-wife Anna (Thekla Reuten), Duncan's efforts to locate The Source are thwarted by the Guardian (Cristian Solimeno), a mutated Immortal who's out to stop Duncan and his team from achieving their objective.
"The Source" is noteworthy for being the first big-screen sequel (the fifth in the series, for those counting at home) to take its cues directly from the cult "Highlander" television show that ran in syndication from 1992-1998. There's no Christopher Lambert to be found here, and the absence of that level of widescreen ambition is immediately noticed. Director Brett Leonard has spent his life trying to position himself as a player in the virtual reality cinema landscape, and that's how he approaches his directorial technique for "The Source." He's made a cheap-looking video game, not a majestic continuance of what was once, at least in 1986, a lean, mean, and operatic action spectacle that introduced a fantasy mythology that radiated potential.
A majority of the problems plaguing "The Source" stem from the efforts the producers have made to yet again shift the focal point of endgame for the Immortals. I'll be fair and admit I haven't sifted through the hundred mutations of "Highlander" lore, but what was once a simple effort to embrace "The Quickening" and "The Gathering" has now turned cosmic and new age with "The Source." It'll make you dizzy trying to drink it all in.
Panzer and Davis have been ruthless trying to find an opening to relaunch Gregory Widen's original screenplay and continue the story of the Immortals, but every new sequel runs into a brick wall of confusion, stupidity, and foolhardy aspirations. "The Source" turns the characters into semi-superheroes, hunting around for people to save; far from the mournful, exhausted secret kings of the planet the Immortals were once envisioned as. The screenplay now has the characters leaping around the frame, engaging in mindless action, forgoing basic logic to arrange a vague notion of continuity to a television series that hasn't been on the air in ten years, to appeal to the remaining fans that have elected to stick around for this, the Hindenburg of genre movie franchises.
Somehow, star Adrian Paul manages to keep his dignity alive in the midst of all the nonsense. What with Queen inside jokes and atrocious Daughtryesque covers of "Princes of the Universe" and "Who Wants to Live Forever?" (a telling sign of the film's reluctance to write checks), effects that are anything but special, and a bulky villain that literally zips around the movie like a dime-store version of the Flash and spits out Jim Carrey-like dialogue more suited for "Ace Ventura 4" (I know the Kurgan, and the Guardian is no Kurgan), it's a miracle that Paul can even stand in the same frame with this malarkey without getting nauseous. Unlike everyone else in the production, Paul at least has some idea how an Immortal should move and suitably lament.
In the corners of "The Source" there are glimpses of the old "Highlander." I enjoyed Duncan's anger over the love he's lost throughout the centuries and his pain when the idea of fatherhood is presented as his ultimate heartbreak. It doesn't take long for Leonard to steamroll over these shadings with visual clutter and limited scope, but for a gasp or two, someone, somewhere was paying attention to the true essence of the series: the despair of facing a life that will never end.
Being a drab, low-tech movie to begin with, the anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1 aspect ratio) presentation of "The Source" isn't a joyous visual experience. Detail remains strong throughout the transfer, often calling out the poor special effects and last-minute film reconstruction attempts. Colors are muted and black levels are satisfactory.
A 5.1 Dolby Digital mix gets a ton of mileage out of the action sequences, opening up the surround channels during appearances by the Guardian, other sword battles, and moments of destruction. It's a nice, layered track.
"Remembering Bill Panzer" (15 Minutes) is a loving tribute to the fallen producer, retracing his first industry steps and life as the "Highlander" curator. Archival interviews with Panzer make up the majority of this supplement, which, for obvious reasons, is very reverential to the man and labels him "one of the good guys."
"Highlander: The Process" (81 minutes) is an exhaustive, comprehensive look at the making of "The Source," covering the 2005 production in magnificent detail. However, this is "The Source" we're talking about, and it's criminal how much manual labor went into a film that's truly abysmal. Still, there's entertainment value in watching the production money men act like used car salesmen, selling the picture's cross-eyed ambition to anyone who will listen.
It's all here, folks: lighting and costume tests, pre-production discussion, first day of shooting, location work in Lithuania, green-screen work (plenty of that), stunt choreography, press conferences, and general on-set camaraderie. The whole principal photography shebang is offered here, and the detail of the documentary is extraordinary. Every film should receive such a treatment. Too bad the original "Highlander" wasn't offered such a luxurious document of effort.
"Storyboard-to-Scene Comparison" (7 minutes) is a standard series of action moments from the film and how they matched up to their initial conception.
"Highlander Video Game Sneak Peek" (1 minute) is a teaser for the Xbox 360/PS3/PC game due in May. Only cinema scenes are offered here, no gameplay. It looks awful.
A theatrical trailer has not been included.
Stripped of all sense of sword-wielding regality and epic posturing of emotions, "The Source" is nothing less than a parody of what has come before. If you've seen the previous sequels, you already know that's saying something. There is some relief that this franchise will finally be put out of its misery, because nobody in their right mind would try to keep this series going after watching just how boneheaded "Highlander: The Source" is.


text:
Procurement leaders of global enterprises are facing increasing challenges to do more with less in today's intensely competitive landscape where spend management is one of the key factors of survival. Disparate data from disparate data sources can present significant challenges to the procurement team while conducting a spend analysis exercise.
If you are looking to get a clear picture about your organizational spend without having to dedicate internal resources or implementing an expensive in-house spend analysis tool, contact ProcurePort.
Learn how ProcurePort's Analysis Services and Software can help your business with your Spend Management. Contact us today to get an estimate on your spend analysis / Spend Visibility project.
ProcurePort is a global leader in providing Strategic Sourcing Solutions and Services. Access industry leading technology including Reverse Auction Software and Spend Analysis Software to manage your organizations spend.
To learn more about ProcurePort's e-Sourcing offerings and the value they can deliver, Request a demo.


text:
Archive for Thursday, April 27, 2006
Mumps continue to spread in state, area
State and local health officials continue to monitor an outbreak of mumps in Kansas.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Tuesday reported 241 confirmed cases of mumps throughout 31 counties in the state, including Johnson County.
Sharon Watson, director of communications for the KDHE, said Kansas statistics of those with the disease include patients who have already recovered.
The Regional Public Health Committee, made up of 10 health departments in the Kansas City metropolitan area, issued a press release Monday stating there have been four confirmed cases and 54 possible other cases in the area.
"Several of our local public health agencies are starting to see cases of the mumps, and are actively investigating them and following up with those identified cases," Dr. Leon Vinci of the Johnson County Health Department wrote in a prepared statement. "I am confident our public health departments are doing everything possible to inform the public, and that we can control the spread of this disease in the Kansas City metropolitan area with the cooperation of the community. The key is the cooperation of the public."
The largest number of cases continues to be in Douglas County and Kansas University, where the disease was first reported. As of Wednesday, there had been 124 in Douglas County.
In the Midwest, there have been 975 cases in Iowa, according to the KDHE, with the average age of those who have gotten the mumps being 22. In Nebraska, there were 44 confirmed cases and several more cases are under investigation.
De Soto USD 232 nurse coordinator Chris McPherson said no cases had yet been reported in the De Soto schools.
According to state health regulations, all kindergartners are required to have two immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella before entering school. Religious and other exemptions are allowed.
Public health agencies, however, are reporting that in some of the mumps cases, patients have already been vaccinated.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, mumps is a viral infection of the salivary glands that is spread by respiratory droplets. The disease can be spread through the air and by eating and drinking from items contaminated by the virus found in saliva. Symptoms include swelling around the jaw, fever, headache, muscle aches and tiredness. These symptoms usually appear about 16 to 18 days after infection but can last 12 to 25 days after infection, according to the CDC.
Other ways to avoid the disease are hand washing and good hygiene, covering one's cough or sneeze. Health officials recommend anyone with mumps stay away from home or work.
For more information about mumps, visit the Centers for Disease Control Web site at www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/mumps.
More like this story
Commenting has been disabled for this item.


text:
Brian Kilrea can't remember the last time he missed an NHL draft.
The Ottawa 67's coach and GM, and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, has sat up in the stands in rinks from Vancouver to Montreal to take in the annual selection process, partly as a junior coach and GM, partly as a fan and partly as another useful resource for NHL scouts and GMs.
The event is one of the highlights of the year for Kilrea. He will be at Scotiabank Place tomorrow night for the first round and Saturday for the rest, hanging in until the last pick.
"The draft for me is exciting," said Kilrea.
While he is there mostly as an observer and a fan -- rooting for 67's players and others from the OHL to go as high as possible -- Kilrea often becomes part of the process himself.
Why not?
Kilrea's an invaluable resource for any scout or GM looking for information about OHL players.
"Some scouts want to ask you questions, not only about your own players but other players, how they play against you, what they do in your rink.
"(Senators GM) Bryan Murray came up in Columbus and asked me last year about a player," recalled Kilrea.
"One time in the Montreal Forum, we were sitting way, way up and Scotty Bowman, he was with Buffalo at the time, they had a late pick in the (fourth) round right before the break. Scotty came up early in the round and he got me aside and asked, 'Is there anyone that you like in the OHL that we've missed. You've got a different outlook.'
"I said there was one guy I really liked, but he had an injury to his Achilles tendon and it had completely healed, but I don't think he's rated as high as he should be. He's a really good hockey player.' As it turned out, Scotty took that player and he ended up playing about 10 years in the league. He was a fella by the name of Halkidis."
As in Bob Halkidis. A tough defenceman who played for the London Knights, Halkidis was picked 81st in 1984 by the Sabres. He wound up playing 256 games in the NHL with the Sabres, Kings, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Lightning and Islanders.
Of the 21 players taken in that round, Halkidis was one of seven to make it to the NHL (a guy by the name of Tom Glavine, taken 69th by the Kings, was one who didn't make it. He probably figured he had a better shot in baseball. He was right).
There were a lot of players taken from the OHL after that (the draft was 12 rounds then), but only two others went on to play more NHL games: Goaltender Kirk McLean (107th by the Devils) and forward Mike Stapleton (132 to the Blackhawks), so Kilrea gave Bowman a useful pick.
"Scotty took the time to walk up just to ask somebody else's opinion. When you're there, you can help some player, whether it's your own or somebody else's,."
Kilrea has seen a lot in the approximately 30 NHL drafts he's attended and not all of it good. He agrees with his great friend, Don Cherry, who has said players shouldn't go to the draft if they aren't projected to go early. It's heart-wrenching to see the faces of overlooked kids.
"I've seen it and Don Cherry is so right. I've seen some kids, some from our team, go and sit through all the rounds -- and in the old days there were more -- and not get drafted. They're just devastated and they're hearing names called of players they think they're better than," said Kilrea.
That hopefully won't be the case for a couple of Kilrea's players this week. Kilrea will be anxious to see where defencemen Tyler Cuma (ranked 19th by Central Scouting Bureau among North American skaters) and Julien Demers (83rd) are picked.
"There are also a lot of Ottawa guys who are up for the draft and you're happy for them ... and then you follow Ottawa's picks. You're always hoping they take somebody that you like, but then again because we don't get to see the players from the States or Europe, you can't compare them."
Kilrea, usually in the company of assistant Bert O'Brien, takes in the whole thing, comparing notes with what's happening on the floor. They've got their own ideas on where players should be ranked and are interested to see how scouts see it.
"It's intriguing," said Kilrea. "You see some of the trades that have gone on to get that pick. Darn right I go as a fan."


text:
Oak Ridge 1, St. Francis 0 (Samantha Madsen scored the game's only goal.)
Oak Ridge 0, Folsom 1
Oak Ridge 16, Folsom 3 — In Monday's Delta River League at the Trojans' field, Oak Ridge scored eight times in the bottom of the first inning and had 17 hits en route to victory in a game called after five-innings because of the mercy rule. Bobby Gata (three runs, double), Alec de Watteville (home run, five RBIs) and Mason Watkins had three hits each for Oak Ridge. Austin Root went the distance on the hill for the Trojans, giving up three hits and striking out four.
Oak Ridge 12, Folsom 5 — A six-run first inning set the tone. Trojan Mason Watkins went 2-for-3 with three RBIs; Alex FaGalde 2-for-4 with two RBIs; and Jason Ross doubled for two RBIs. Lance Berringer picked up the win. For Folsom, Jake Brandt was 3-for-4 with a double.
Oak Ridge 11, Folsom 4 — Seven was a lucky number Thursday afternoon for the Trojans at their field, scoring seven runs in the bottom of the third inning to erase the Bulldogs' 4-1 lead in a Delta River League game. Oak Ridge (8-4, 17-7) banged out 11 hits in the game. Jason Ross was 3-for-3, and Zach Mahon and Cody Uharriet had two hits each for the Trojans. Bobby Gata, Lance Berringer, Cody Morris and Mason Watkins had a hit each for Oak Ridge. One of Morris' hits was a triple. Alex Fitchett pitching six innings for the Trojans, striking out eight Folsom batters and giving up only three hits. Tommy Hummer tossed the seventh inning, fanning a batter.
Oak Ridge 3, Pleasant Grove 6 — Renee Bardini went 3-for-3 for the Trojans who committed five errors.
Oak Ridge def. Jesuit, 25-22, 20-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-11
Oak Ridge def. by Jesuit 3-0
Oak Ridge 10, Granite Bay 16 — OR goals: Bridget Hansen, 3; Morgan Bakarich, 2; Madison Hames, Bridget Malone; Stefanie Polivka; Natalie Carrillo.


text: European Environment Agency's home page https://www.eea.europa.eu European progress towards sustainable consumption and production (SCP) https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/european-progress-towards-sustainable-consumption A framework for indicator-based reporting No publisher waste policies waste management reporting sustainability indicators waste sustainable consumption and production 2010/08/30 20:40:00 GMT+1 Publication Turning waste into resources https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/waste/multimedia/turning-waste-into-resources/view As Europe grows wealthier it creates more and more rubbish. Every man, woman and child in the EU generates over a kilo of waste every day. Multiply that figure by nearly half a billion EU citizens and it quickly becomes clear that managing our waste without harming the environment is a major headache. No publisher packaging waste natural resources waste management climate change household waste recycling sorting waste landfill rubbish electronic waste waste hazardous waste methane recycled materials consumer goods Landfill Directive recycling of cars hazardous substances 2008/04/22 16:29:02 GMT+1 File 50 years of protecting Europe's environment https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/policy/multimedia/50-years-of-protecting-europes-environment/view Today the European Union has the most environmentally friendly arsenal of rules in the world and has done more to tackle pressing ecological problems, such as climate change, than any other major power. But it has not always been like this. Caring for the environment did not feature in the Treaty of Rome, the document that gave birth to the modern day EU. Yet environmental problems were never far away. Europe's love affair with the car was moving into top gear, industry was busy belching out pollutants and raw sewage was being pumped into our rivers and seas. No publisher electronic waste Rhine climate change recycling acid rain Stavros Dimas sea air quality hazardous waste nature REACH river basin management bathing water smog waste Kyoto protocol 2010 biodiversity target waste management asbestos biodiversity loss fine dust global warming biodiversity rubbish freshwater pollution green economy chemicals low-carbon economy raw materials EU ETS early environmental policies environmental policy emissions trading scheme Natura 2000 fossil fuels Kyoto Protocol rivers natural parks recycled materials ultrafine particles coastal ecosystems 2008/02/27 18:02:38 GMT+1 File Better management of municipal waste will reduce greenhouse gas emissions https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/briefing_2008_1 No publisher greenhouse gas emissions waste management climate change recycling waste recovery global warming landfill waste incineration municipal waste generation waste municipal waste burning waste 2008/01/31 10:00:00 GMT+1 Publication The road from landfilling to recycling: common destination, different routes https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/brochure_2007_4 No publisher recycling waste management landfill waste incineration waste municipal waste Landfill Directive waste policies 2007/10/22 08:00:00 GMT+1 Publication Sustainable consumption and production in South East Europe and Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia - Joint UNEP-EEA report on the opportunities and lessons learned https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/eea_report_2007_3 This report was jointly prepared by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) to support the development of sustainable consumption and production policies and implementation activities in the countries of South East Europe and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. The objective is to identify opportunities for and barriers to more sustainable consumption and production in the SEE and EECCA countries, and to highlight relevant experience which could be replicated throughout the region. No publisher energy consumption food consumption welfare trade social inequalities economic growth household consumption ecological footprint transport global trade green purchasing resource efficiency waste resource use buildings greenhouse gas emissions waste management sustainability policy instruments industry food production demography sustainable consumption and production 2007/10/11 12:00:00 GMT+1 Publication Environmental pressures from European consumption and production - Insights from environmental accounts https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/brochure_2007_1 The environmental pressures analysed in the project are: global warming potentials, acidification potentials, tropospheric ozone forming potentials and resource use. No publisher resource use consumption environmental accounts waste management electricity agriculture housing namea trade food production production waste sustainable consumption and production transport 2007/07/03 23:00:00 GMT+1 Publication


text:
Detail Images
Current Color
Free 2-Day shipping on orders over $50*
Select style & size:Select options
5 Reviews
Vote for Pedro's.
If Pedro's GO! Low Viscosity Chain Lubricant was running for office, it would definitely be on the green ticket, and its motivational slogan would simply be GO! This canola-based lube biodegrades without problem and penetrates well into the rollers and plates of your chain, providing mess-free lubrication. For easy clean up, use a citrus-based cleanser.
- Item #PED0009
Gearhead Help
- Reviews
What do you think about this product?
Have questions about this product?
Good stuff
My bike sure seems to like this stuff. It goes on well and doesn't seem to attract all the dirt and grime like some lubes and it keeps everything running nice and smooth.
Chain Lube
It does the trick! Been using it on the mountain bike and commuter out here in dry Utah, and it's been the golden ticket to making everything run smooth. Easy to apply, happy that it doesn't goob out quickly. And it's nice and compact!
The good stuff
They should bring this back.
Pedro for president.
Pedro keeps your chain nice and lubricated.
Almost as good as the old Dry Lube
Now that Pedro's isn't making the dry lube anymore, this is the next best thing. I use this in the dry dusty conditions of Colorado on the road and on the trails. Dust build up just wipes off like with the old product. An aerosol would be awesome, but that probably will not happen since Pedro's is going enviro conscious (which isn't a bad thing I guess).
needs new top
The top on this product is prone to come off. But the applicator is great for precision application.


text:
Currently 2.00/512345 Rating: 2.0/5 (Total votes: 3)
Rating: 2.0/5 (Total votes: 3)
* Awesome Tattoo Designs photos!
* Tattoos by the Pros, with Daily Updates!
* Browse Gallery by Category!
Our Tattoo Designs focus is on Love, Quotes & Fonts, Tribal, Black & Gray, Dragon, Horoscope, Skulls, Sexy Inked Girls, and design ideas for Women & Men. Make wallpapers and backgrounds from tattoos and check out our new tattoo of the day!
- Require WiFi or Data Connection Enabled to use application without interruption.
- This application contains advertising.
» show more