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BIT has 2 values: '0' and '1'.
STD_LOGIC is defined in the library std_logic_1164.This is a nine valued logic system.
It has 9 values: 'U', 'X', '0', '1', 'Z', 'W', 'L' ,'H' and '-'.
The meaning of each of these characters are:
U = uninitialized
X = unknown - a multisource line is driven '0' and '1' simultaneously (*)
0 = logic 0
1 = logic 1
Z = high impedance (tri state)
W = weak unknown
L = weak "0"
H = weak "1"
- = dont care
Type std_logic is unresolved type because of 'U','Z' etc.It is illegal to have a multi-source signal in VHDL.So use 'bit' logic only when the signals in the design doesn't have multi sources.If you are unsure about this then declare the signals as std_logic or std_logic_vector,because then you will be able to get errors in the compilation stage itself.
But many of the operators such as shift operators cannot be used on 'std_logic_vector' type.So you may need to convert them to bit_vector before using shift operations.One example is given below:
--example of how to shift a std_logic signal : right shifting logically by 2 bits.
--count is std_logic_vector.
output <= To_StdLogicVector(to_bitvector(count) srl 2);
--to_bitvector converts Std_Logic_Vector to bit_vector.
--To_StdLogicVector converts bit_vector to Std_Logic_Vector.
Note :- Remember that use "BIT" logic type only when you are sure that the signals are NOT multi sourced.
BIT_VECTOR is an array of BIT's.Similarly STD_LOGIC_VECTOR is an array of std_logic type.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
What is the difference between STD_LOGIC and BIT types?
Posted by vipin at 4:14 PM
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Good explanation ;)ReplyDelete
So, when you use std_logic type, it's easier to detect multisourced signal and correct if it needs to be corrected (it appears red in modelsim wave window by example).
std_logic is unresolved? Are you crazy? Do you know what "subtype std_logic is resolved std_ulogic" means?ReplyDelete
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A Horsham pupil has been announced as a 'Young Geographer of the Year' by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Katie Banks, a pupil at Millais School, came out on top in the 14-16 age category on Friday December 4.
The 15-year-old said: "The competition was a great experience for me. I never expected to win and I'm really grateful and proud."
To coincide with the 100th anniversary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to cross Antarctica, thousands of pupils across the country were asked to design posters responding to the question 'Why does Antarctica matter?' for the annual competition.
Katie's far-reaching poster discussed the impact of climate change on the continent, its wildlife and tourism, as well as the Antarctic treaty.
It also featured her own handmade maps, which she copied from books she found in Horsham Library.
In her own words, Katie said that Antartica matters because it is 'a great place for scientific study. The holes in the ozone layer were first discovered there, for example.'
Her parents told the County Times: "We are very proud of Katie. She worked really hard and enjoyed doing this project immensely."
While Claire Power, her teacher, said: "I am incredibly proud of Katie's achievement, as are all of the staff at Millais School.
"I have taught Katie geography for four years and have always been impressed with her enthusiasm and natural ability in the subject,
"Katie's Antarctica project was completed independently and clearly demonstrated her skills that she has gained. It was a pleasure to accompany her to receive her award, Katie is a fantastic ambassador for our school and other young geographers," she added.
When asked about the inspiration behind her poster, Katie said, "My teacher Ms. Power inspired me to do my best."
Steve Brace, head of education & outdoor learning at the Royal Geographical Society said: "The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) was delighted to recognise Katie's high quality work on Antarctica.
"She clearly recognised the importance of this continent in relation to scientific research into climate change, noting that it is 'a place which helps us predict the future of our life and world around us by studying the past and present," he added.


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Daryn Dodge
Monday, May 28, 2012
Ascent Type:
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Spanish Needle
7841 ft / 2389 m
Ascent Trip Report
We first tried to approach the peak via the 9-Mile Road, but the road had washed out last year near the turn off into the Chimney Peak Wilderness. So we decided on an eastern approach with quite a bit more gain.
From Hwy 395, we drove 3.1 miles to the end of Sand Canyon and the trailhead. The Sand Canyon turnoff is south of Pearsonville 1-2 miles or so. We followed the old road to Rodecker Flat where it became more difficult to follow. Rodecker Flat is full of Joshua Trees. Heading up the south fork, the road became more of a use trail, then disappeared altogether as the canyon turned more west. We mostly followed an animal trail through the brush side-hilling in sand above the wash on the north side. Eventually we came to steep slabs of decomposed granite that forced us down into the gully. The bouldery gully at this point was just clear enough of brush so we could hike it for about half a mile to an obvious chute on the left (SW) at an elevation of 6000 ft.
We climbed up this chute of rather loose talus for about 800 feet to ducks on the left side that led us out of the chute we were in. We then began a side-hilling traverse up and across the face of the Sierra Crest towards Spanish Needle. We followed occasional ducks for awhile until we got to a ridge above a chute we obviously could not cross. From the ridge, I we got our first view of the Spanish Needle summit to our right. We went straight up to the crest, then began a class 2-3 scramble on the crest towards the peak.
At the base of the peak, I first checked out the class 3-4 chimney on the west side of the crest. Not too difficult for those that like rock climbing. Actually quite enjoyable. But Stephanie wanted to climb the peak via the class 3 fraction pitch just to the east of the crest. Steph put on her rock shoes for this portion. My boots held fine on the friction slope, but I sure don't want to attempt it if the rock is wet. The final obstacle was a short jump, or step, across (class 3) to the summit block.
We used Steph's GPS twice in two important spots; one marked the summit (can't be seen for most of the climb), and the other marked where we left the talus chute to begin the traverse.
This route was quite challenging compared to other approaches to this peak, although we managed to find a nice route with little whacking of brush. A long, difficult day, but we really felt like we had navigated a route few others have done.
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Total Elevation Gain:
4800 ft / 1462 m
Extra Gain:
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Round-Trip Distance:
12.4 mi / 20 km
Rodecker Flat approach
Sand Canyon Trailhead 3241 ft / 987 m
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I am so looking forward to the 261 Fearless Train the Trainer Certification course in Boston – and you do not have to be a 261 Fearless ambassador to apply! I cannot wait to start a 261 Fearless Club in Western New York! Join me the end of October!
I am so looking forward to the 261 Fearless Train the Trainer Certification course in Boston – and you do not have to be a 261 Fearless ambassador to apply! I cannot wait to start a 261 Fearless Club in Western New York! Join me the end of October!
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August was a tough month. Like most, we suffered from unrelenting heat and humidity that made every day living, not to mention running and exercise, pretty much unbearable. I tried to keep up with my training but some days it was just hard to breathe, the air was so hot and humid!
There were a few bright moments, starting with the Drake Well Half Marathon in Titusville Pennsylvania. This would be state number 9 for me in my quest for a half marathon in each of the 50 states, plus D.C. The Drake Well Half is a small race at a beautiful park at the Drake Well Museum. It was a very hot day but luckily the latter part of the race was on a paved, shaded path which was heaven! For much of the path it seemed like I was running by myself but for the chipmunks and deer that ran across my path, and whatever other critters were lurking nearby. Since my headphones were not working, I was very aware of the many sounds coming from the woods! I ended up 2nd in my age group (thank you small races), and I was glad I chose this for my Pennsylvania race.
The following Friday evening after work I ran a 7.7k along the Buffalo waterfront called the Soaker to raise awareness of the importance of hydration. We were squirted by hoses and fire trucks all along the route, and it felt good! My husband, still recovering from surgery, was a real trouper and came along to be my cheering section.
The best of course was traveling to New York City to visit my daughter and see Jorge Posada Day at Yankee Stadium. My favorite Yankee! Unfortunately it was so hot that we just could not stay for the entire game. My daughter was sunburned after the 2nd inning!
Also that weekend I got in 2 fabulous runs in lower Manhattan. If I could only train in New York!
In my run around the South Street Seaport, I came across this yoga party!
My first virtual run of the month was a 5k to benefit an organization I learned of in one of my Facebook running groups. I really enjoy virtual runs, it's like training with a purpose.
The month closed out with two more races; one road and one virtual. The road race was a 10k to benefit the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. I was on a team with some of my in-laws, as my late father-in-law had been a patient at Roswell. I also ran in memory of my own sister. The event was good except for the race itself; two loops on newly paved (i.e. smelly) roads with no scenery whatsoever. It is fun to run as part of a team, though.
The virtual race was organized by Gone For a Run, the 7 mile Sole Sisters race. I ran this the day after the 10k, and decided to use it for speed training. I ran 1 minute slow, 1 minute fast intervals, and the miles went by very quickly. My sisters from Virginia and Oklahoma also ran this virtual, so we kind of ran it together.
So that's my month in review. I'm very glad the weather is changing. I have a ton of fall races and now know that I really need a more structured schedule to stay healthy and run well. Stay tuned for a more disciplined me!
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I still have trouble calling myself a "runner." I'm slow, I have bad form, I breathe like I'm about to collapse. But a few months after I completed C25K, I ran my first 5k. It was a blustery, rainy day in Buffalo NY, and the wind was coming right at us for the first half. My goal was to finish under 36 minutes, and I did it, coming in just over 35.
The following weekend I ran another 5k (in the rain and wind again!), and this time I ran under 33 minutes.
A few weeks later, with my daughter visiting home from college over the Veteran's Day weekend, she and my husband (a UAW worker) joined me for an UAW race in honor of veterans. It was really, really cold, and someone snuck a big hill in at the end, but Morgan even got a medal (and it was her first ever race)!
Needless to say I had the race bug! I began researching various races in the Buffalo area when it hit me — why not find races outside of Buffalo and do some traveling as well?
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"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."
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The breathtaking beauty seen at every turn was the inspiration behind the Rees Jones-designed 18-hole golf course. Ideal for every caliber player, the course is a par 72 that plays up to 7,329 yards. You'll love the mixture of feels as you move through the course. As you play through the lake, the valley, the rocky outcrop and of course the ocean, you'll experience an unbelievably natural flow from start to finish. The fairways are ample on the first 11 holes and also very challenging for more advanced players from the back tees. Because of the natural terrain of the oceanfront holes (12–17), you have to carefully manage your game on the back nine, while 18 makes for a wonderful finish.
Hole 1
Par 5 | 477 Yards
Course Handicap: 10
A gentle handshake to start your round, this short par 5 is possible to reach in two. Be sure to avoid the bunkers just short of the green on your approach.
Hole 2
Par 3 | 149 Yards
Course Handicap: 18
This short par 3 continues to ease you into the course. The prevailing winds make this hole play shorter than the card so be sure to take this into account. Hitting long on this hole will make par a challenge.
Hole 3
Par 4 | 407 Yards
Course Handicap: 6
The longest par 4 on the course, hole 3 has an uphill slope that can be deceiving from the tee. Don't be too distracted by views of Hualālai in the distance or you may find yourself in the fairway bunkers, at which point bogey will be a great score.
Hole 4
Par 4 | 368 Yards
Course Handicap: 10
A good drive left or right off the tee on this hole can work equally well due to the funnel effect of the fairway which will gather your ball into the center of the fairway. The green has a natural bowl added to its shape.
Hole 5
Par 3 | 196 Yards
Course Handicap: 16
A beautiful amphitheater of lava rock surrounds the green on this hole. Although it's a par 3, the hole plays a little longer than expected. Avoid the bunkers on either side of the green and run your ball up the alleyway to the green for a good par.
Hole 6
Par 4 | 398 Yards
Course Handicap: 12
This hole is ideal for the precision golfer. Thread the needle between the two fairway bunkers keeping slightly to the right to set up the best approach to the green. From there, a solid approach and up and down for par and you're off to the comfort station at the next tee.
Hole 7
Par 4 | 379 Yards
Course Handicap: 8
A straight drive is important on this par 4 with the fairway bunker and golf lake on either side of the landing area. The wind normally blows right to left and if you play left of the green the closely mown grass allows for a good run up.
Hole 8
Par 5 | 480 Yards
Course Handicap: 2
You'll be tempted to cut the corner off the tee on this dogleg right hole, but be careful as this fairway slopes left to right towards the lake. For best results aim for the center of the fairway to set up a good approach which you'll need as this hole has the shallowest green on the course.
Hole 9
Par 4 | 332 Yards
Course Handicap: 14
This hole tends to draw players into hitting over the bunkers. Those who know the course know those bunkers are farther than they appear and play left. The contoured green is well guarded by bunkers and favors a controlled approach.
Hole 10
Par 4 | 348 Yards
Course Handicap: 15
The back nine starts by teeing off over the organic farm. Aim left down the fairway and then play to center of the green. Avoid the bunker to the left of the green at all costs.
Hole 11
Par 4 | 305 Yards
Course Handicap: 17
This short par 4 is reachable for long hitters if you can carry the right fairway bunker. Go too far left and you might run out of room. The dogleg right focuses your attention towards the green and sets you up for the best left turn in golf.
Hole 12
Par 5 | 580 Yards
Course Handicap: 3
Take a moment to soak in the spectacular ocean view before teeing off on the first of 6 oceanfront holes. This hole plays longer than the card with onshore winds and salt spray adding to the challenge. Be conservative with your lay up; the farther down the fairway you lay up, the smaller your landing area. Take an extra club when hitting into this green.
Hole 13
Par 3 | 154 Yards
Course Handicap: 11
This is the closest you can get to teeing off from the beach. The prevailing wind may lure you into playing a lesser club, but don't be deceived or risk coming up short and out of play. Play onto the center back of the green and set yourself up for birdie.
Hole 14
Par 4 | 310 Yards
Course Handicap: 5
This may be the best short par 4 in Hawai'i. Weaving through beautiful anchialine ponds, this is a risk/reward hole. A solid drive down the center of the fairway sets you up for an easy approach to the green but veer left, right, or come up short, and you'll find yourself trying hard to save bogie.
Hole 15
Par 4 | 382 Yards
Course Handicap: 7
This hole can favor the bold, offering you an opportunity to be more aggressive and drive far down the fairway. Keep to the left to avoid running out of fairway and set yourself up for the approach. The lava and anchialine ponds make this one of the course's most dramatic greens.
Hole 16
Par 3 | 165 Yards
Course Handicap: 13
Aiming straight for Wawahiwa`a Bay in the distance, keeping to the left side of the green, is the smart play off the tee on this hole. The wind blows right to left of the ocean making this hole play longer than one might expect.
Hole 17
Par 5 | 516 Yards
Course Handicap: 1
The 17th hole begins with a drive over the historic donkey corral onto a wide fairway. Aiming left of center on the fairway is your best bet. A poor drive will require a lay up short of the lava area. Enjoy the spectacular ocean views on this hole but stay focused to avoid the bunkers to the right of the green on your approach.
Hole 18
Par 4 | 411 Yards
Course Handicap: 9
The final hole is the perfect home stretch, with the Kohanaiki clubhouse as your backdrop for the green. Keep right of center off the tee and avoid the course's only pot bunker. Avoiding the bunkers to the left of the green is key to finishing strong and most members will tell you that if you haven't hit a ball into "mochi valley" on the right side of this hole, you haven't played at Kohanaiki. Finish with a strong up and down in front of the audience at the members shop above.
"With a wide variety of hole types and terrain on our golf course, members find themselves looking forward to what comes next. And now the experience includes a dramatic 19th hole—our magnificent new Clubhouse."Rees Jones


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Their plastic materials are composed of extremely long molecular chains in a random arrangement. Their strength depends upon the distance between the molecules and the crystalline nature of the molecular structure. In fact, it is the crystals that contribute most of the strength.
As the thermoplastic is heated to above its crystalline melting point (120 °C; 248° F), the crystals disappear. The molecules can then easily slip past each other, so the material flows. During the investigation of atomic energy, the important discovery was made that exposure of some plastic materials to high-energy penetrating radiation can cause permanent crosslinking (inter-molecular joining) of adjacent molecules.
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Workers as well as employees that have stopped performing their professions or careers often choose to stay in retirement homes. A good retirement home is a residence or dwelling designed for seniors or pensioners.
The normal outline is that every individual or couple inside the institution comes with an apartment design sectors or perhaps suite of sectors. Various other facilities and services are applied and offered within the structure or building.
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Not only parents but sometimes you also wish that there should be a call spy app on your phones so that you can know what the monitoring person is doing. Well, technology has done and made it possible you can get the hidden call recorder for your Android phone that can help you to keep a track on what your loved ones are doing and that too without letting them know.
Spy app is the best app that helps you to download this app easily on your android, iPhone, and I pods. This acts as a remote call recorder and can be freely available. The app takes a very little space on your phone. You can install this app on your phone. And access all the information with letting the target person knows. So the app is invisible and cannot be detected easily.
Once you install the app, you will be able to get all the information that you want. You can track GPS location of the device; you can access the entire text message, know all the call history which includes all the information such as time, date and duration of each call. You can easily view all the photographs the phone. You can even view the URL of the websites that the user view on his phone you can get all the details of the browsing history.
You can easily get to know the contacts that are saved in the monitoring device and even all the information of the person with whom the target person is in contact. You can also get all the information of the social messenger like Skype, WhatsApp, Twitter and much more. A call recorder helps you to listen all the audio of the phone calls lives. If you have an Internet connection so you can listen to the conversation and record all the calls. The best part is you can access all the information that you need with the call spy app it enables to access all the information of calls without giving away your positions through the alert such as vibration, sound or light.
You can view all the information and can also download, and if you find the data more sensitive and you think to destroy it must then you can also delete the data.
The best feature of the Hidden Call Recorder
Spy app is the most popular and user-friendly application for keeping an eye on your kids, preventing theft and even supervising your employees. This software runs invisibly on the target phone you can easily track all the activities such as call logs, history, GPS location, text message, email and every Web history and much more.
- Read instant message – you can use this feature to capture the entire message that is sent and received by the user on any social messenger such as Skype, WhatsApp, Viber, hang out and much more. You can know all the information about what they are talking about.
- Phone call recording – you can know all the details of Call such as the number dialed, date of Call, duration of Call, and even the number of the caller. You can record all the conversation of the phone. You can even get recordings of the calls and listen to it later.
- Ambient listening – you can hear whatever is going around the device. You can listen to every conversation at the real time this feature is only available at spy app. As by pause the Calls you can hear all the noise of the surrounding.
- Track GPS locations – you can view all the location of the target person with view on the map it is set up to track the location of the phone. You can easily know the location of your son. And know the truth of the location what they are claiming to be.
- Track text messages– this software helps you to read the entire text message that is received or send by the target phone. You can easily view the entire messages that are deleted from the target person phone. All the details of SMS such as date time and even content of the message are easily available. You can also get the sender and recipient number with all the details.
- Manage call records – all the records of the number that are dialed or received by the target phone can be easily available to us. All the details of calls such as a number of the recipient of calls all details can easily be known to us. Time, date and duration of the calls can be known to you easily.
- Monitor Internet activity – you can easily view all the activities such as URL of the websites that your target person has visited. All the history of the browsing can easily be available. This feature helps you to know what your child is watching on the Internet.
- Track all the multimedia files– you can view all the videos and photos that are taken or stored on the target phone. Every time your child record a video or downloads a video, all the information and video will be immediately uploaded to you on the control panel. You can easily monitor your child so that he or she does not share anything that is inappropriate.
- Alert- spy app helps you in providing the alert of every activity that is done by the target person. You do not have to go to the panel to see the information, again and again. You can get all the notification of every activity that is done by the target person.
- Live control panel– spy app helps you to provide an option that helps you to give instant monitoring of the device. You can view the screen live. And can also view the location of the target person at real time.
- Remote control – there are chances of the phone getting lost. Information theft is one of the most common things these days. By remote erasing the target phone device, you can make sure that personal data does not go in wrong hand than in such a situation you can block the application and block all the files that are saved in the target phone. So that your data can be saved.
100% undetectable – this app is 100%Unpredictable. This app is the best as it is the software and works internally, therefore, the running of the application will never come to know.
What is the Need of PhoneSpying Mobile Spy
Spy Phone App is one of the most powerful software which has very innovative features you can easily spy on the phone remotely and the best thing about this app is the target person will never come to know about the spying. It is very cheap and cost less than a cup of tea daily.
As an employer you can monitor all the company owned phone and call easily make sure that they are not misusing the facility given by the company. Make sure that the employee's does not use the phone for personal use. Monitoring the phone can help in increasing the productivity of the company as well it will be cost effective.
Spy app can work on all phones and on all networks. It is very easy to install and simple to use. It works for 24×7 and the customer service helps you at every step.
Catch Cheating Spouses if you have the fear that your husband is cheating on you then it is better to leave the relationship that is not worth of living. So with the help of spy app you can monitor your partner and take timely action against your partner.
Protect Your Children-teens are being taken special care off. Spy app can help you to know what your teens are doing on the phone so that you can keep them out of danger. You can even know the location so that your teens are safe.
Backup phone data- in case if your phone is lost or stolen, spy app can help you in tracking the phone you can get the location of the phone with the help of GPS tracker. SMS and call features help you to get your phone back.
How to use this software
Install the app on your Android phone. And if you want to install the app on someone else's Mobile you have to access the mobile for two minutes. Download the spy app directly from the websites you cannot download it from play store you have to get the websites for downloading. Click on the app and register your email with the password
Check the settings to enable the entire call recording and don't forget to hide the app. After doing all the registration choose the best plan for you to make sure that it has all the features that you need to spy. It helps you to provide the trial pack for 48hours. Choose the plan, and after that, it will help you to provide all the information that you want to access the target device.
Not only is this if the monitoring person phone lost by any chance. With the help of spy app, you can easily know the location of the device and not only this you can get the notification if there is any change in the network of the device. After changing the network also you can get all the information of the device as it is a software and works internally.
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Benefits of using Spy Call Recorder
There are various benefits of spy app as it helps you to track on people device and help you in giving all the information that the target person is doing on his or her phone some of them are:
Customer satisfaction – one of the most important the reason of using call recording software is to provide consumer satisfaction. By monitoring interactions between the employee's and customer this helps you to highlight quality service but this also helps you to resolve customers complaints more properly this will result in customer satisfaction.
Quality control – call recording if done then it will help you to assist less error. Call recording software helps you to save the information and this can help you to have no confusion and helps you the workers to work efficiently. This not only saves time but money also but it also ensure professional, as well as reliable services.
Sales training – if there is a facility of Call recording then you can improve the customer satisfaction and quality control. All the information that is gathered during the process can be utilized for sales and further training. You can give demonstration to the newly employees even examples can be given for company training.
Performance review – manager can use the recordings as a tool for the performance review. By analyzing the recordings of the past and previous manager can supervisor can easily compare staff progress. Monitoring calls daily can inspect the daily service and know whether they are done in a proper way or not.
Corporate liability – weather the business is small or large always have the potential to face threatening. Professional call recording is protective way that prevents liability. The employers can defuse many serious problems, easily tenant disputes, and help to avoid the entire lawsuit. Not only are this there many technological services and tools which are available to improve operations. It is an easy way to observe the performance so that suggestions can be made for the improvement.
Spy app is considered one of the best app as many instances when you may get suspicious of many harmful behavior. By recording the calls with the help of spy app you can get all the needed evidence that can confront the entire situation in a very constructive way. Spy app gives you a complete control over the calls that are received or made by the monitoring person.
Spy call recorder can help you to make sense of many numbers of reasons. You can use these features for monitoring, training, and protection. You can get customers feedback when recordings are paired with speech analytics software. It can be downloaded for free on any android phone. This software can help you in finding the lost phone as it has GPS features that help you to trace the location of the target device.


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Sedalia's Weekend Events – Weekend of December 13
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend!
The Salvation Army is taking applications for Christmas benefits.
This is the final week to apply for Christmas benefits with the Salvation Army.They will continue to take applications until December 13 at 1305 South Limit. The hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon and then again from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact Cindi at 826-5262 for any questions.
Boy Scout Troop 300 will host a Chili supper.
Boy Scout Troop 300 will host a Chili Supper at Amigo de Cristo, 3003 West 11th Street, Sedalia, on Saturday, December 14, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Five dollars buys a bowl of chili, tea or lemonade, and three cookies.
Santa and Mrs Claus will be paying a special visit to Third National Bank's main facility.
The bank, located at 301 West Broadway, will have Santa on Friday, December 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parents are welcome to bring a camera and take photos.
Sedalia Parks and Recreation will have a Candy Cane Hunt.
It is rumored there will be hundreds of candy canes throughout Liberty Park for children ages 8-12 to find! Grab your flashlight and join us Friday, December 13, 2013 under the Christmas lights to search for all the hidden candy canes. Prizes will be given to those who find the "lucky canes." Pre-registration is required at the Parks & Rec office by December 11. Only $5 person, and is limited to kids age 8-12. Participants will need to bring a flashlight and a bag.
Santa and his family are coming to Convention Hall!
Join Santa, Mrs.Claus, and his elves for a yummy breakfast, Saturday December 14, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:30am. Get your picture taken with Santa and make some fun holiday crafts. Santa might even share a story with you and play some games! Please register by December 10; Santa's elves must know how many to cook for! Registration is at the Parks & Recreation Office in Liberty Park.
The La Monte United Methodist Church will have their 5th Annual Bake Sale, Craft Bazaar and Chili Luncheon.
This will be held on Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the La Monte United Methodist Church. Handcrafted items and homemade goodies will be available for everyone on your shopping list. All proceeds will go toward church ministries and missions. The chili luncheon will start at 11:00 a.m.
The Katy Depot will host a Polar Express Event for children and their parents on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 am and again at 1:00 pm.
The event will feature the story of the Polar Express, light refreshment, an ornament to take home and a visit with Santa Claus. The event is free but seating is limited. Call the Depot at 826-2932 to make your ticket reservation. For more information contact Terri Fowler at the Depot, 826-2932.
Have your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus to benefit a good cause!
Participants will need to bring a donation of their choice (pet food, supplies, or monetary donation) with all proceeds being donated to the Sedalia Animal Shelter. Visit Santa in the Convention Hall lobby Saturday, December 14 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for this special opportunity.
Santa will meet with children at the Santa House.
Santa will appear in the Sedalia parade on Saturday, December 14, and then will visit with children at the Santa House on the west side of the Sedalia Courthouse. Santa also will be at the Santa House from 3:30 to 5:30pm on Friday, December 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 20, and from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, and Monday, December 23.
Santa Claus will visit Green Ridge on Saturday December 14.
Santa will be in the community building in Green Ridge on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. He'll ride in on a fire truck. This is sponsored by the Green Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
Have a great weekend!


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The History of Physical Therapy: At Glance
Talking about the physical therapy we will be talking from the time before century. Physical therapy amusingly has been on the table since 460 BC that was performed by the physicians Hippocrates and the followed by Galen to help people who had a problem with the motion dysfunction. The help that they offered were including physical therapy, advocating massage, manual therapy, and hydrotherapy (or now is well known with the aquatic therapy). The practice that was done by Hippocrates and Galen were known as the oldest, the first physical therapy in the history. And both of them are the first practitioners at that time. The history of the physical therapy at glance will give you a little hint of development of physical therapy since the first time it was invented until the modern era in when people are using the physical therapy as the way to recover from the post surgical phase, or preparing to do surgery, also for rehabilitation.
The development of the physical therapy was boosted in the eighteenth century in the field of orthopedic which is the invention of the gymnasticon machine which at that time helped to treat the similar disease like motion and muscles dysfunction by the systemic treatment as exercise and combination of physical therapy. By the time, the history of the physical therapy was found in Sweden by the Per Henrik Ling who was known as the Father of Swedish Gymnastic. Back then he founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastic in 1813 for exercise and muscles manipulation. Basically having the same purpose as the current physical therapy, the old day therapy focuses on improving the ability and to cure the problem in motion. Even though the establishment of the Royal Cental Institute of Gymnastic was already in 1813, but the acknowledgment of this institute by the Swedish government, the Sweden's National Board of Health and Welfare was taken place in 1883.
Followed by the other countries like Great Britain who established the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the history of physical therapy kept moving on. The establishment of department dedicated for the physical therapy for regular people or for athlete was followed by New Zealand in 1913. New Zealand built the School of Physiotherapy in the University of Otago. Coming up to the Northern part of the world again, United States of America made move in 1914 with the Reed College in Portland, Oregon. This institution had graduated the reconstruction aides. From this time the history of the physical therapy entering the phase when the modern physical therapy has been started with the involvement of spinal manipulative therapy.


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Achieving your financial goals and reaching your wellness goals may not be as different as you might think. Knowing what to buy, sell and hold is crucial when it comes to both your finances and your food choices. "If you are a wise investor, you would keep the high-risk portion of your portfolio to a minimum; and it's the same story with your food choices," says Joseph Colella, M.D., a Pittsburgh-based bariatric surgeon and weight-loss specialist. "The consequences of those choices could not be more important."
A New Year of Food: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Buy: Lean Protein
If you'd like stable and reliable returns on your investments in your waistline, opt for foods loaded with lean protein, says Dr. Joseph Colella. "The results of your efforts will increase your lean body mass, improve your metabolism and suppress your appetite better," he says. He also recommends increasing daily protein intake with a protein shake that has a minimum of 20 grams of protein and less than 5 grams of sugar. And serve it chilled for a better taste.
Related: 8 Unconventional Protein Sources
Buy: Canola Oil
When cooking in the new year, change up your meal plan by using canola, grapeseed and olive oil, says Carolyn Gundell, nutritionist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut. "Canola oil helps to reduce cellular oxidative stress in our bodies and supports good reproductive hormone health," she says.
Related: Which Cooking Oil is Best? The Pros and Cons of 16 Kinds
Buy: Lentils
Add some color, flavor and texture to your food this year with a variety of lentils, also known as edible beans. Lentils are packed with folate, protein and fiber, which helps our bodies metabolize sugar, says nutritionist Carolyn Gundell. And they're relatively inexpensive. "Beans in general are good for you, but avoid canned beans," she says. "Canned beans can have up to 50 percent less folate."
Hold: Chicken Stock
When preparing soups and sauces, take a moderate approach with chicken stock this year. "As long as it is a low-sodium version, chicken stock is a great way to add flavor to foods without adding fat and calories," says nutritionist Carolyn Gundell. Use it in place of water sparingly when cooking and don't overdo it with high-sodium brands.
Hold: Complex Carbs
People tend to use the term "moderation" as an excuse to dabble in higher sugar foods, says Dr. Joseph Colella. But be proactive by holding onto minimal servings of snacks with complex carbs, such as apples and grapes. "Keep things in perspective and be aware that when eating higher sugar foods, you may notice an increase in your appetite -- don't give in when it happens," he says.
Related: 16 Diet-Friendly Healthful Carbs
Hold: Nuts
For a quick snack and a moderate boost to your daily nutrition, grab a handful of nuts. "Nuts are packed with all sorts of nutrients linked with heart health: fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats," says Sharon Palmer, California-based dietitian and author of "The Plant-Powered Diet." Avoid eating the whole bag, though. "Nuts are concentrated in calories, so you should have only one handful a day," she says.
Sell: White Flour
A common ingredient in baking cookies, cakes and other treats is white flour. It's time to sell this marker of low-quality foods and seek a healthier alternative, says dietician Sharon Palmer. "When you snack on refined white flour in cookies, crackers, donuts and bagels, your blood glucose responds more quickly to this refined source of carbohydrates," she says. "It's better to switch to whole grains."
Sell: Refined Sugars
The high-risk commodities in your kitchen are the intensely sugar-laden foods and drinks, says Dr. Joseph Colella. Cakes, cookies and ice cream are the most common, but don't forget to boot orange juice and other fruit juices containing large amounts of natural (and often unnatural) sugar. "They increase your blood sugar and jack up your appetite for more and more sugar, leading you into a vicious cycle of an out-of-control appetite," he says.
Sell: Margarine
Toss out the margarine this year and cook up something healthier. Margarine is highly processed and contains ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (what a mouthful!) that contributes to clogged arteries and may even irritate your skin, says Elizabeth Prebish, nutritionist for OrganicLife, a Chicago-based school lunch program. Even if the product claims to have zero trans fat, Prebish says it likely includes at least .49 grams or less, and every little bit counts. Instead, opt for light butter spreads or organic unsalted butter.
What Do YOU Think?
What does your current grocery list look like? Are you revamping it for the new year? Do any of your New Year's resolutions revolve around food? How are you planning to make your diet healthier in the new year? Are you banning any of the foods on this list? Or adding any of the good ones? Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below!
What Is a Ready-to-Eat Food?
Achieving your financial goals and reaching your wellness goals may not be as different as you might think. Knowing what to buy, sell and hold is crucial when it comes to both your finances and your food choices. "If you are a wise investor, you would keep the high-risk portion of your portfolio to a minimum; and it's the same story with your food choices," says Joseph Colella, M.D., a Pittsburgh-based bariatric surgeon and weight-loss specialist. "The consequences of those choices could not be more important."


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St. Paul officials have been trying for years to get the Legislature to spring for a new St. Paul Saints stadium, so Thursday's announcement that they're getting $25 million is cause for celebration.
At 2 p.m. this afternoon, just three hours after the governor's announcement, they'll have a media event at the stadium site in Lowertown, outside the old Gillette building.
Attending will be:
- Deputy Mayor Paul Williams
- Parks and Recreation Director Mike Hahm
- Matt Kramer, St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce president
- Louis Jambois, St. Paul Port Authority
- Annie Huidekoper, St. Paul Saints
- Ward 2 City Council Member Dave Thune
- State Sen.r Sandy Pappas
- State Rep. Tim Mahoney
Missing is Mayor Chris Coleman, who's in Italy this week vacationing with his wife.
Through the miracle of international communications, and some pre-planning, he was able to issue this statement about the state bonding money:
"After years of dedication and advocacy, we are about to bring baseball into downtown Saint Paul. This is a huge day for the City of Saint Paul and our state. I want to thank Governor Dayton for his support and DEED for recognizing the value of this ballpark. Both our legislative delegation and the Saint Paul business community saw the big picture and understood the potential of this project. Finally, I have an enormous amount of appreciation for all the Saint Paul city employees who worked for years to make this project happen.
"The ballpark will bring hundreds of thousands of people to downtown, will create hundreds of new, well-paying jobs, and its construction will represent our community and our values. This is a defining moment for our city."
But he'll be back in time for the city's second stadium celebratory event on Sept. 22.
At noon that day in Mears Park, near the stadium site, Coleman will officiate as the Saints baseball club provides free popcorn and conducts a wiffle ball game.


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I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel to Germany this January and while I was there I also was able to see many Operas. As you may know, Germany has a rich history of Operatic performing, as well as composing, and I found it quite exhilarating to be in the same cities as so many great musicians had been, and seeing the same orchestras which perhaps at one point had been the collaborators (historically speaking) with some of the most notable Opera composers during the past three centuries.
In the spirit of brevity, I will describe my journey through Germany in terms of my Operatic experiences, so that you will be able to reap the largest rewards from my time there. And, hopefully, even though you were not there with me, it will be as though you were- and that way these wonderful performances will be able to reach you as an audience, and hopefully you will be spurred to make your own trip to Germany sometime soon, or at least to your local Opera theaters, where ever those may be.
The first opera I experienced was a production of Verdi's Rigoletto performed at the Komische Oper Berlin, which is a lovely Rococo-style theater located on Behrenstrasse, in the same neighborhood as the Russian Embassy, the British Embassy, and Cafe Einstein, among other notable landmarks in the Berlin landscape. I viewed this performance on Monday, the 28th of December from the top right hand corner of the balcony (but, it should be mentioned that since this theater is such a small theater- reminiscent of a jewelry box-being in the topmost balcony in no way hindered my ability to see or hear the action on stage). The performance was sung in German with German and English subtitles which were cleverly situated, I might add, on the back of the seat in front of you (similar to the Met, but these are actually on the seat back itself).
The singers were as follows: Christopher Robertson as Rigoletto, Julia Novikova as Gilda, Tilmann Roennebeck as Sparafucile/Monterone, David Williams as Graf von Ceprano, Christiane Oertel as Die Graefin von Ceprano/Maddalena/Giovanna, Hector Sandoval as Der Herzog von Mantua, Guenter Papendell as Marullo, and Christoph Spaeth as Borsa. The production was entirely modern and the costumes were seemingly from the 1950's and 60's, as there were suits with vests and then later monkey suits with monkey masks and clown suits with clown masks for the male chorus members, and seemingly run-of-the-mill working-class garb for the principals. It is important to note that the set was very minimal, a raked stage, and three monochromatic white walls (which were then color-changed with lighting) and therefore, costumes played a huge role in this production. Not only did they serve to project the intended characterization of each performer, but they also had to ignite the viewer's interest since the rest of the stage was so empty (minus a few set pieces when absolutely needed- a closet for Gilda to pop out of in the first Act, a descending staircase to indicate the jail, and a box for Gilda to creep out of when she dies). Rigoletto's costumes were certainly the most drastic in terms of contrast between his life at court (as the audience is supposed to view it through the eyes of the costume designer) and his life at home with Gilda. His first outfit is an impossibly humongous paper mache head (akin to a real-life bobble head figurine) with a grimacing smile on the front side and a crying frown on the back side, accompanied by a silver and white dress with a hoop skirt large enough to cover half the stage (since, when the chorus first enters, they actually climb out from under this very dress).
In regards to the singing, I am hard pressed to remember exactly what I thought since it was about two months ago, however, I do remember that I really liked Hector Sandoval as the Duke, and I also liked Christopher Robertson as Rigoletto.
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The Sad State of the 76'ers
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Philly teams go as Philly love does. Below is a feature I wrote for SLAM Magazine's website. Also check out this sick highlight reel courtesy of the site. The last dunk was just….
The 2007-'08 76ers are searching for consistency as well as a team unifying identity. Philadelphia is a town not yet over the sting of last year's mid-season blockbuster trade which sent Allen Iverson to Denver essentially for Andre Miller. Iverson was a beloved player in a town that initially took it's sweet ole time warming up to the charismatic, courageous as well as enigmatic superstar. To more experienced Philly fans, the trade symbolized the end of an era similar to those of past greats Charles Barkley (traded to Phoenix in '93, won MVP and led the Suns to the finals), Julius Erving (retired in '87, but was the subject of trade rumors late in his career even though he's one of the all time greats) and Wilt Chamberlain (traded to the Lakers after averaging 24 points, a ridiculous 23 rebounds and dishing out 702 assists). Coach Mo Cheeks—Philly's greatest point guard—himself found out he was traded to the Spurs disrespectfully by the Philly media. Seems ridiculous players of such all time reverence are treated so unceremoniously. Why fans wonder why this team has been so unsuccessful lately is beyond logic.
Philly historically hasn't sold out it's NBA arena—even in the best of times. This particular recent night, there was a little over half of Wachovia Center total capacity. Fans here are known for their passion as well as their legendary frustration. They don't care about having some of the best players of all time. They want to win and anything else is irrelevant. They will vocally persuade management to trade away even Hall of Fame caliber talent if consistent results just aren't there. The present generation knows nothing about a championship parade in South Philly and by the looks of things, won't know for quite some time.
The good ole' days
Most barely remember Dr. J and Wilt is probably most known for banging somebody's mom in the 'hood than being the G.O.A.T. This season, unless sweeping changes are made (cough Billy King cough), will be a year long mission of meaningless Wachovia Center sneaker hardwood screeches culminating with yet another draft day debacle. Thaddeus Young has yet to play any significant time while players from the six teams drafting below the 13th spot (Young's position) have had their minutes increased.
Why didn't you draft Glen Davis Billy?
Their most hated rival in Boston has upgraded by bringing in Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen and in the process electrified the city. Philly yearns for a winner and instead have been getting crushed game in and game out.
Double digit defeats in the beginning of the season are most distressing because teams usually play extra hard the first month or so. The Sixers undoubtedly break this stereotype and seem to be going through the motions; resembling a team playing out the string at the end of the season. Tonight's effort epitomizes this sentiment.
After the game, the look on Mo Cheeks face spoke volumes. It was the look of an emotionally spent coach who had either laid into his team in the locker room or chose not because he just didn't have the strength. Mo had to once again face the fire of the Philly media. Before Cheeks stepped to the podium, Billy King swept past—head down—like a kid rushing to get out of an extremely long church service by claiming he had to use the bathroom. King and the rest of the Comcast brass share most of the blame for throwing together a team that isn't set up to beat nearby Temple University, let alone the Big Three of Boston. As Cheeks steps to the mic with a sigh, most of the questions surrounded the Sixers inability to stop teams during game-changing minutes—which ultimately decide the outcome psychologically. A 10-point run by the opposition before halftime usually comes back to haunt when attempting to claw from behind late in the fourth quarter. One missed free throw can be devastating. These games also have a carry over effect so cancerous to a young team it can kill your entire season. Coach killing listless effort becomes the norm and players are continuously one step behind in critical stages. A weary Coach Cheeks paints a more optimistic view of his young team: "Our defense was not up to par like it has been. What I told the players is that we've had a chance to win (some early season games). And then we come in here…and certainly there are games like this during the season. One thing I mentioned to the team was about consistent play. The way we are going to win games is by just outworking everyone else."
That last statement should be highlighted. This team is lacking the talent to win games late. It's going to take a behemoth effort from hold over and budding superstar Andre Iguodala to keep this team close. I asked Andre what it's going to take for his team to win: "We have to be able to give effort night in and night out to make sure we put ourselves in a position to win. Tonight, we just didn't have it."
Another hold over is fifth-year vet Kyle Korver, who is one of the players that has shown effort along with Iguodala. This is how he described his development as a NBA player: "When I first came into the league I primarily was a spot up shooter and really wasn't asked to do a whole lot more." I expressed to him how melancholy the locker room appeared and Kyle, like his coach, expressed optimism: "I feel like we are building right now. I feel like we are building this the right way. We have some great young pieces that didn't show up tonight but have in earlier games this season. We've played a lot of good teams early on but are right there. We're probably a piece away from seriously contending, but after this (season) we have a whole lot of cap space. The future is bright here. It's something I know I want to be a part of."
MT: Kyle you seem to give necessary effort, is that your competitive nature, or desire to give Philly fans something to cheer?
KK: "It's definitely both. I've never been on the East coast before I came here to Philly. It's definitely different here. The fans have supported me the entire time. All I can do is play hard and get better ever year. I think the fans will appreciate that. If we don't play hard as a team, the fans will sense that also and let you know. The competitor in me isn't satisfied with the way I've been shooting the ball, but that's the way I am and that is what drives me."
Kevin Ollie has been around Philly for a while. He's been released, resigned and ultimately ends up roaming the Wachovia Center floor with his professional brand of consistent veteran play.
MT: Kevin what is it going to take to sustain a measure of consistency? What would you say to the fans of this town to keep their heads up?
KO: "I think we have a good nucleus of guys—especially with Andre Miller running the point. He's a great point guard that gets everyone involved. Then you have your rock in Andre that's going to be consistent every night. He's stepping up to that superstar level where he can get twenty points every night. We also have a lot of young guys that's coming along. You have Lou Williams who is coming into his own. Like your question, we have to find a level of consistency. I think we are still trying to find that a little bit. We're working hard and I'll think we'll get it done.
I would tell the fans to just stay with us. The fans that we do have are loyal and faithful. You have to stay with a team through the good times and the bad times. As long as we put forth the effort, they'll continue to support. Hopefully, they'll stick behind us."
It remains to be seen if the positive outlook these players express is enough to carry this young team through the rigors of an unforgiving NBA season. Louis Williams has to step up big, but essentially is a rookie because he hasn't logged over 11 minutes a game in his three year career. Samuel Dalembert has been a disappointment considering the massive amount of money owed to him through 2011. Willie Green is a capable veteran who has to be able to play an entire season to truly make an impact. Rodney Carney is an athletic slasher who came out of Memphis last year; he was expected to be a force offensively but looks lost on defense every single night. The bench is littered with young players who really shouldn't be on an NBA roster. Cheeks' job is going to be made that much harder if this team doesn't add some veteran post leadership that will make teams think twice about coming down the lane.
Doc, Dawkins and Malone. Yeah, they played D too
I alluded earlier to Philadelphia's penchant for trading away great players. Dre Iguodala, while not yet a superstar, is the only player left on the roster with high trade value. Billy King desperately needs to do something significant to bring back the shine this team has had for decades. He hasn't proven to be capable of handling the responsibilities of a NBA GM. If he doesn't do what it takes, then Philly brass should kick him out of town as fast as you can say Larry Brown.
10 Responses to "The Sad State of the 76'ers"
Wow, I'll be one of these guys in my next life. LOL
I think that last dunk gave me mono.
Karma can be a female dog from time to time and when a team disrespects its foundation players then nothing good will come to it for a long time. As a Sixers fan, I'm ready for a lot of lottery picks. Same with the Eagles after McNabb is shipped out of town next year.
Serious question for Philly Sports Fans:
As a New Yorker who has suffered through decades of futility in many sports (albeit nothing comparable to your pain), I came to understand that those losing franchises were not accidents – that the ownership was not actually committed to winning.
Coaches were shuttled in and out. Elite players were shuttled in and out. New schemes replaced old schemes and change was always the watchword. It's why I became a Steeler fan back in the mid 70's. Aside from the fact that they wore Black and brought the pain, I respected their consistency and style of play. It was a championship style – a power style.
In Philly, the teams seem not to have made the determination to win a championship – regardless of the sport. It seems incomprehensible to me that the Eagles won't go out and sign a power back to relieve some of the pressure on McNabb and Westbrook. McNabb, whose career closely parallels John Elway's (except that D-Mac had better numbers early – and more injuries) needs a power back to stay alive. In baseball, the Phillies seem to always be changing direction. Now they have it together. Will they keep it together? They have a new stadium and new revenue streams. There is no excuse. And the Sixers should simply be embarrassed. There is no legacy – no tradition that the franchise feels beholden to honor. It's great the Mo Cheeks is the coach, but the Sixers should be predicated on playing a Philadelphia style of basketball.
Philly has a great hoops tradition beyond the NBA that is a championship style. The paradigm out of Temple is tenacious D, heady point guard play (Andre Miller, check), unselfish offense and the capacity to win close tight games. The Sixers need more than one piece. They need to embrace the ethos of North Philly and try to create a legacy for themselves as players in a city with high hopes.
I'd talk about the Flyers if I'd watched hockey since Forsberg left the Avalanche. I will say, though, that perhaps the Flyers have done the most to get over the hump and stay there. Over the past decade and a half, they'd had some very talented players. Who could have possibly known that New Jersey's Scott Stephens would completely own every inch of space in Eric Lindros' head? Maybe the Flyers should have brought in someone like Brashear when Lindros was getting tattooed.
In any event, Philly sports could be doing what Boston sports are doing…but the owners don't seem to want it.
Oh, the question: What's the Rx for Philly?
I'm actually going for the Eagles today. I hate all things Boston. So, today you get a reprieve.


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