text:
Getting Started
How To Homeschool
How Do I Teach...
Beyond the Basics
Early Learning
Performing Arts
Health & Fitness
Foreign Languages
Logic & Thinking Skills
Computer Skills
Study Skills
Drivers Education
Lesson Plans
How Do I Teach...
Everything from A to Z is included here. Learn how to make learning fun and interesting, and how to teach those difficult subjects.
Early Learning
Children learn from birth, so the concept of homeschooling a preschooler is easy to contemplate. Get information on how to make early learning fun and enjoyable for you and your child.
We cover all aspects of learning to love reading, including phonics instruction, vocabulary, literature, reading lists of great books, and more. You'll also find teaching tips and helpful resources to assist you.
Need resources for teaching writing at home? We have it all here! Spelling, handwriting, grammar, and more are covered here. We've collected great teaching tips, information about different approaches to teaching handwriting, spelling ideas, and more. Learn about good writing mechanics and the best was to help your child learn composition.
Find out where to get science materials and lab equipment, how to teach physics, chemistry, and biology, how to find great science field trips in Wyoming, and more.
Teaching math in your homeschool may seem like a daunting task. For many homeschoolers, it is the one subject they dread facing. But there are many creative and fun ways to introduce math to your child. From real world, hands-on learning to structured approaches to mathematics education, we've gathered the resources you need to successfully teach math at home. We explore how unschoolers learn math, how to use manipulatives in your learning, and where to find the best math textbooks and resources. You'll also find free math worksheets and lesson plans. And if you decide you need further help, we have contact information for tutors and teachers, along with information on mathematics classes and programs, in Wyoming.
Take your child around the world with the study of history and geography. We've gathered great resources for teaching everything from ancient history to current event, along with a collection of resources to learn about the history of Wyoming.
Geography can be introduced to children at a very young age. Even the smallest child can understand the concept of their street, their neighborhood, their town, and so on. From there, learning geography is a great way to inject fun and interest into your homeschooling approach. It is so relevant to our daily lives that children cannot help but be interested in it. As they get older, they learn about other countries, peoples, and cultures, allowing them to see themselves as part of a bigger world.
Find art museums, classes, and more in Wyoming. Learn how to teach art at home and explore wonderful resources to introduce every aspect of the fine arts to your child.
Give your child the gift of music! Learn about music history, composers, instruments, the orchestra, and more. Find music teachers and instructors in Wyoming.
Performing Arts
Wyoming has many opportunities for you and your children to enjoy music, dance, drama, and other performing arts. Add fun, creativity, interest, and opportunities for learning to your homeschool curriculum by enjoying performance all across Wyoming.
Health & Fitness
Opportunities for learning about health and fitness, along with ways to get in regular fitness activities, are in abundance for the homeschooling family. From simple family hikes to well-organized homeschool sports leagues, there are numerous ways for children who are educated at home to enjoy physical activity, learn to play group sports, and increase their general fitness level.
Help your child to become an active citizen by incorporating civics education into your homeschooling plan. Learn about the federal and Wyoming government, how to contact your legislators, how government works, and more.
The knowledge of economics and finance is an important tool as your child grows older. Learn about our money system, the management of personal finances, the stock market, and more.
Foreign Languages
Looking for resources to learn a foreign language in Wyoming? Here you'll find materials, resources, teachers and tutors, and other information to successfully teach Spanish, Latin, Greek, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Hebrew, Sign Language, and more.
Explore the religions of the world, including Catholicism, Christianity, Judaism, and other world religions.
Logic & Thinking Skills
Critical thinkgin skills are essential to successful learning and understanding. It can be easy and fun to teach logic and thinking skills. These resources, ideas, and materials will help get you started.
Give your child the gift of success by learning about entrepreneurship. Learn how to teach children to start their own business, the secrets to successfully running a business, and more. You'll find success stories, ideas for businesses for kids, field trips in Wyoming that demonstrate successful entrepreneurs, and other resources and ideas.
Computer Skills
Computer literacy is essential in today's world. Kids pick up computer information and knowledge very quickly. Find the best resources for teaching kids about computer hardware, software, programming, and more.
Study Skills
Learn how to learn with these resources, tips, ideas, and materials designed to improve study skills
Drivers Education
Here you'll find the laws regulating drivers education in Wyoming, along with online courses, local driving schools, and more to help you teach your teen to drive.
Lesson Plans
Find free lesson plans online to help teach every subject under the sun. You'll find lots of worksheets, teaching tips, and more.
Featured Articles & Links
Back to Top
Instill a Love of Math
Laura Lewis Brown
Parents are bombarded with messages to read with their children, but it's rare to hear about the importance of doing math with them. Here are some helpful tips on why and how to instill a love of math in your children.
Preschool Math: Exploring Patterns
Traci Geiser
Patterns are all around us, from the clothing we wear to the repeating patterns found in nature and everyday routine. Patterning is also a basic math skill upon which many mathematical concepts are based. Times tables, addition and skip counting all require an understanding of and proficiency in patterning. In preschool, identifying and creating patterns is just the beginning of the mastery of life-long mathematical skills.
Key to...Workbooks
Give your students the keys to math-skill mastery! These self-paced, self-guided workbooks—covering topics from fractions and decimals to algebra and geometry—motivate students and build their confidence with bite-size, easy-to-follow lessons. With Key to…® workbooks, you can customize curriculum for individual learners. Included in the series are: Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Measurement, Metric Measurement, Algebra, and Geometry.
Buffalo Bill State Park
Buffalo Bill State Park offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing. Located in Cody, Wyoming.
Guernsey State Park
At Guernsey State Park, don't miss seeing the unique Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) building, including the park museum. Walk the enjoyable volksmarch and enjoy wonderful water recreation.
Contact Us
Submit a Link
Privacy Statement
Copyright 2003-2014 HomeschoolinginAmerica.com


text:
Memorial Day Sale: We Pay The Sales Tax | Shop Now
Memorial Day Sale: We Pay The Sales Tax | Shop Now
Every TrailMax II seat provides the maximum in seating comfort, durability and safety: For unsurpassed appearance and durability, premium vinyl fabric maintains its shape in any temperature, is mildew resistant and is offered in factory original colors. Atlas Frame is sturdy and resists corrosion. Seats contain Variable Rate of Resistance springs for comfort on the road and support on the trail. Best quality high density closed cell foam minimizes fatigue and maintains the seat shape, ensuring comfort and best appearance for years to come. Features include dual headrests. Seats available in complementary vinyl and cloth fabric combinations.[alternate-bestop-closer-look][/alternate-bestop-closer-look]
Easy to install with provided hardware
Came with all hardware to fit many years. Perfect for my 1965 CJ6. Very well built.
what are the dimensions?
Asked by JImmy from Aspen, CO on
Hi Jimmy The Trailmax II Fold and Tumble Rear Seat measures 15.5 inch front of seat to seat back, 33.5 inches wide and the seat back is 17 inches tall. Thanks
Answered by LWiff ext 4804 from Aspen, CO on
What are the dimensions of this product
Asked by Chris from Fredericksburg va on
Hey Chris, The Bestop Trailmax II Fold and Tumble Rear Seat measures 33" wide at the widest point, 20" high excluding the headrests and front to back 20". I hope that helps.
Answered by Devin B. ext 4835 from Fredericksburg va on
What are the measurements of this seat
Asked by Chris from Fredericksburg va on
hello Chris, The Bestop Trailmax II Fold and Tumble Rear Seat measures 33" wide at the widest point, 20" high excluding the headrests and front to back 20". I hope that helps.
Answered by Adam from Fredericksburg va on
Your Jeep's top reflects personal style and protects against the elements of sun, rain, snow and mud and Bestop's soft tops are popular choices for replacing OEM soft tops. Whether it's a tough top that will be exposed to harsh elements or a refined one that you think fits your Jeep's style better, Bestop has the track record and the complete line to make your journey more memorable. A classic Supertop, Bikini or Halftop or Sunrider instantly transforms your 4x4, providing protection, ventilation, tinting and maintaining its shape through temperature fluctuations. Easy to attach and easy to get attached to, Bestop is the premium brand when it comes to Jeep tops. Shop Bestop Now

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A three-student team has won the second-annual "Engineering Challenge" organized by Stryker Corporation in Kalamazoo.
The Hope team was one of nine teams competing in the challenge, held on Saturday, March 28.
The students on the Hope team were junior Joel Blok of Schoolcraft; senior Bo (Christopher) Buckley of Caro; and junior Joel Mulder of Jenison. Representing Hope as well as the college's student chapter of Engineers Without Borders, they won a $1,000 prize that will be used to support the chapter's involvement in the on-going, interdisciplinary project at Hope focused on water quality and health in the village of Nkuv, Cameroon.
Stryker Corporation is one of the world's leading medical technology companies with the most broadly based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. The company's products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose and throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment.
Through the challenge, the competing student teams were given the opportunity to work directly with Stryker's engineers in solving real-life engineering problems related to the company's work. They were given time to develop a "second generation" of the product involved, and then presented their ideas to a panel of judges from Stryker. Blok, Buckley and Mulder won for developing the most feasible and innovative solutions to the specified issues.
The other teams at the challenge represented Grand Valley State University, Purdue University and Western Michigan University.


text:
Razorback Club Backs New Head Hog
Club Ready To Move From Petrino Era
It's been an eventful week for Razorback fans, with the team getting a new head Hog.
Hog fans from Fort Smith are up to Fayetteville for the Saturday games on the hill. The Razorback Club is backing the new coach, John L. Smith.
"Right now, we're behind the new head coach. We're behind our coaches there because, hey, we've got a real good team," said Chuck Fawcett, of the Fort Smith Razorback Club.
Fawcett, who lives in Fort Smith and plans the annual golf tournament for the local Razorback Club, said they were standing behind the tough decisions Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long had to make concerning former head Hog Bobby Petrino.
"Jeff Long had the toughest decision he ever made. Anybody that's been athletic director had a tough decision to make. You got to be behind him. You know he's our athletic director," Fawcett said.
The Club is ready to move on from the Petrino era to welcome the new coach.
"His personal life hurt our sport, hurt the football team. But, this is where Jeff Long has got to step up and be big. And that's the reason why with a new coach, with the coaches in place, hey, we're going to have a great season this year. We're going to fill the stands," Fawcett said.
The Club said Smith will be coming down to its annual golf tournament benefiting the football program in May.
Smith will lead the Hogs in their first game of the season on Sept. 1 against Jacksonville State.


text:
Give Way sign now visible
09/09/2013 08:26:00......Posted by Tim Pollard
I noticed this morning that the Give Way sign on Arkwright Road I reported a few weeks ago has now seen the tree which was obscuring it cut back so the sign is fully visible again. Thanks go to the relevant officers for their prompt attention to this.
5G Telecommunications Mast - Hamsey Green
05/06/2020 14:19:00.......Posted by Yvette Hopley
An extremely large and unattractive mast has appeared in Hamsey Green on the grass verge outside the shops. Whilst we understood that the mast would be replaced to give 5G transmission I don't really think it was fully appreciated by residents the impact on the area. These applications are non-referrable so sadly we have little control as councillors over their siting. Many more of these are to be replaced thoughout the borough.
The full application consists of: Installation of a 20 metre multi-operator monopole supporting 12 no antenna apertures, together with the installation of 9 ground-based cabinets, following the removal of the existing 11.7m single-operator monopole and 4 cabinets. at: MBNL Telecomms Streetworks Mast, O/S 338-350 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9BX.
Coupled with this they have now installed some very large bollards which didn't appear on the plan. I have checked with the planning department to see if this is permitted.
The whole place is looking a bit of a disaster zone since last week the burst water main outside the Panahar has led to the verge the other end being dug up and left in a bit of a state.
This is all very disappointing given that we recently had some lovely trees planted on the verge to improve the outlook for the shops. Sadly, it is all looking like a bomb site.
I am in touch with officers to see what we can do to improve matters.
Millennium Bench - Wettern Tree Gardern - Sanderstead Junior School
05/06/2020 13:53:00.......Posted by Yvette Hopley
Some residents will remember the little Junior School in Purley Oaks Road - Sanderstead Junior School. Sadly now a block of flats. The children of the school donated a bench for the Millennium which is located in Wettern Tree Garden. It is now in need of a little restoration by means of a coat of varnish to bring the wood back to its natural sheen. The council have agreed to do this along with placing the memorial bench for Joy Gadsby by the hornbeam tree not too far from the monkey puzzle tree planted in her memory. The cost of the bench in memory of Joy is being paid for from the Sanderstead Councillor's community budget. Hopefully both will be ready for our summer to enjoy.
Purley Downs Road - Soil Erosion
05/06/2020 10:09:00.......Posted by Yvette Hopley
Last year I met with officers as a decision had been taken not to maintain the bank and hedge on the corner of Purley Downs Road and Sanderstead Hill. I was informed that due to Health and Safety they were not able to do any more than cut the grass to waist level at the bottom of the slope. Not surprisingly this year with the weight of the hedge and weeds on top of a bank that is essential comprised of sand it collapsed. I am now waiting, (some two weeks or more) for a decision to be made to clear the soil and grass from the pathway and decide how they are going to make the bank safe without actually undertaking any continued maintenance. I have to say it is a mystery to me how this will be achieved but lets wait and see what happens.
Drain Cover - Addington Road
22/05/2020 14:59:00.......Posted by Yvette Hopley
I am pleased to report that the extremely noisy drain cover on the Addington Road just before Sanderstead Plantation will be fixed this week. Residents I am sure will not miss the dreadful din as heavy traffic passes along this route
Broken Handrail on Sanderstead Hill
22/05/2020 14:52:00.......Posted by Yvette Hopley
Unfortunately, the handrail on Sanderstead Hill collapsed and upturned some of the tarmac. I know that many elderly residents rely on the handrail, particularly in the Winter months to avoid falls. I am pleased to say that officers have informed me that it has been replaced. Keep safe everyone.
Neighbourhood Recycling Centres Closed
19/05/2020 13:43:00.......Posted by Yvette Hopley
Many residents rely on the Neighbourhood Recycling Centres to dispose of much of their waste. Particularly those living in flats above the shops without any facilities to dispose of waste other than on the pavement or grass verge.
Unfortunately, the council has taken the decision to close the centre at Hamsey Green along with others without providing an alternative serrvice for the residents. The recycling centres have only just opened and the Purley Oaks Centre has extremely long queues for over an hour and is some miles from the area which isn't helpful, particularly if you haven't got a car,
This is the response I received from the council, not that I have seen fly tipping at the site only a lack of service in emptying the bins and keeping the site clean and tidy.
"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we made the decision to close the neighbourhood recycling centres as they were being contaminated and residents were not adhering to social distancing. This was a separate decision to closing them when we introduce the flats recycling. The introduction of the scheme is now delayed until we can return to a more business as usual situation. There is currently lots of messaging going to the public and now would not be the time to introduce a new recycling scheme.
We appreciate this is not the best scenario as it does not allow the residents to recycle but it does take the pressure off Veolia to ensure kerbside services are maintained. A decision on reintroducing sites until we can deliver the new recycling scheme is constantly being reviewed and we will let the public know as soon as things change. We removed the all the bins we could so as to discourage fly tipping at the site."
Litter bins on Sanderstead Rec
17/05/2020 08:17:00.......Posted by Tim Pollard
I've had reports that the waste bins on Sanderstead Rec are overflowing so I have put in a request for these to be emptied. I guess in these unusual times some local amenities are going to need attention on a different cycle from normal, so if you do notice anything like this around the ward, please let us know and we will get it sorted.
Red Gables 2 Beech Avenue, Sanderstead - Refused
15/05/2020 20:27:00.......Posted by Yvette Hopley
As residents will know I objected to the application on the site of Red Gables in Beech Avenue. I believe that the application was out of character with the area and would be harmful to the character of the locality and the visual amenity of the surrounding landscape namely The Beeches. I am pleased to see that the application has been refused siting some of the reasons I put forward but also the lack of affordable homes. For now residents can breath a sigh of relief but sadly I am sure another application will be forthcoming. There follows the official wording from the council:
Red Gables, 2 Beech Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0NL
Reason(s) for Refusal:
1 By reason of its scale, form and design the development would not be of high quality would be harmful to the character of the locality and detrimental to the visual amenity of the surrounding townscape. The development would thereby conflict with Policies SP4.1, SP4.2 and DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018), Policies 7.1, 7.4, and 7.6 of the London Plan (consolidated with alterations since 2011) and the Croydon Suburban Design Guide (2019).
2 The development would fail to adequately contribute to addressing London's and the borough's need for affordable homes and would therefore be contrary to Policies SP2.4 and SP2.5 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 and 3.13 of the London Plan (consolidated with Alterations since 2011).
3 The application has not demonstrated that the flood risk from the site has
been adequately addressed or provides an adequate scheme of sustainable
drainage. The proposal would fail to meet the requirements of the NPPF and
PPG, Policy 5.13 of the London Plan (consolidated with alterations since
2011) and Policy SP6.4 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
4 Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the
development would not result in unacceptable harm to protected species or
habitats. This would be contrary to Policies SP7.4, DM27 and DM28 of the
Croydon Local Plan (2018) and Policy 7.19 of the London Plan (consolidated
with alterations since 2011).
5 The development would result in the loss of or the putting at risk of valued
trees. The loss of these trees would be detrimental to the character of the
area and the proposal is, therefore, contrary to SP7, DM10.8, DM27 and
DM28 of the Croydon Local Plan: Strategic Policies 2013 and 7.4 and 7.21 of
the London Plan (consolidated with alterations since 2011).
Temporary Lights Limpsfield Rd/Orchard Rd
01/05/2020 13:52:00.......Posted by Tim Pollard
To enable some gas mains replacement works it is necessary to install temporary multi way lights at Limpsfield Road j/w Orchard Road. The works are planned to take place between 4 and 17 May. Should anything change I will post an update.
I guess the good news about the timing is that this sort of road work is less of a problem during lockdown, with so much less trafic on the roads.
Poo bins in Kings Wood
30/04/2020 08:40:00.......Posted by Tim Pollard
Under lockdown I have been enjoying the fact that my local walk - strictly the one I am allowed for exercise - is through Kings Wood, where the bluebells this year have been fabulous. Not so lovely has been the sight of the overflowing poo bins in several places, most particularly at the Kingswood Lane end. Having noticed this over the weekend I have brought it to the attention of the appropriate team, so hopefully it will be dealt with soon.
See older blog posts


text:
This cool black 100% cotton blanket is adorned with Mom Red Heart Tattoo graphics. It is super soft, lightweight and breathable.
It's a great size at three feet long. It's makes a great receiving blanket and is perfect for swaddling. They also make great blankets for toddlers. This unique blanket is a great gift for new babies.
This item is custom made to order. Please allow a week for shipping.
This product hasn't received any reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!


text:
Bon Jovi needed more medicine than prayers when it cut its Pittsburgh concert short because the band's namesake blamed a cold for his sore throat.
The group was performing at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday night when Jon Bon Jovi told the audience he has had a cold since Saturday night. But he said he would keep pushing on.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports he also said: "This is the day when I need a karaoke singer. Which one of you guys in a bar band knows all the words to Bon Jovi songs?"
U.S. & World
He sang "Bad Medicine" and wrapped things up after 90 minutes of the expected two-and-a-half hour show with "Livin' on a Prayer."
The band is scheduled to play New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday.
Copyright AP - Associated Press


text:
Healthcare providers must embrace mobility to help enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency, but must also adhere to strict security and compliance standards, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), privacy laws and the protection of patient data.
Tablets and smartphones are becoming a staple in the daily routines of doctors and healthcare professionals across the industry, transforming the way that they access a number of medical applications, as well as electronic patient health information (ePHI). At the same time, healthcare organization are required to adhere to various regulations, such as HIPAA in the United States.
Acronis Files Advanced enables healthcare organizations to provide their employees to securely access, sync and share content, such as confidential patient and research information, while maintaining control over security and compliance. Acronis Files Advanced empowers IT to control the level of security needed and promotes end user productivity anywhere, anytime, from any device – desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.


text:
Call (800)-333-9953 M-F 8AM - 5PM MST
Customer Rating
0 Reviews
Recent Review
Read Reviews
Write Review
|Review Headline:
"Don't judge a book by its cover"
"I would buy this product again and again"
"Too much whiz and not enough bang"
Product Comments:
Service Delivery Comments:
Please do not include: HTML, references to other retailers, pricing, personal information, or any profane, inflammatory or copyrighted comments. Also, if you were given this product as a gift or otherwise compensated in exchange for writing this review, you are REQUIRED to disclose it in your comments above.
|Bottom Line:
|Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
|No, I would not recommend this to a friend
These stunning square-shaped wood veneer decorative columns are perfect for getting your products, sculptures, statues, glasswork, awards, collectibles and other art pieces some major attention. Their beautiful exteriors create sophisticated, contemporary ambiance in trade show booths, lobbies, homes, art galleries or museums. Show off cherished pieces up close and invite lots of interaction and attention with these ultra-fine pedestals.
You can fully customize this pedestal, just give us a call and tell us what you want. We�re downright giddy about delivering awesome customer service!
Feel free to have some fun right here with all the drop-down lists above too. Choose from our selection of gorgeous wood veneers. Or add a toekick, a nice detail that helps keeps shoe scuffs at bay. And voila! You're ready to dazzle. Be sure and watch all the videos, we have some really amazing custom options.
These pedestals are also perfect when used a conference table base.
The pedestals hold up to 200 LBS so heavy items are fully supported. Check out our FAQ on keeping displays stable to learn more. And cleaning is simple: just use a damp cloth or wood furniture cleaner. It will stun your visitors for years to come.
We can't wait to build your custom display pedestal. And since our exclusive handcrafted manufacturing process far exceeds the quality of our competition, your pedestal will be one of the most exquisite around.
Shipping Time: Your deadline is our first priority! We can produce a custom pedestal order in as little as 24 hours. If you have a deadline just call us on the Toll Free #: 800-333-9953. There will be a Rush Fee for pedestals that need to ship out within 72 hours. If there is no hurry, our standard production time is 2-3 weeks. All orders outside of Continental U.S. must call 970-493-7458 to receive accurate shipping rates.


text:
4-10-11 PNC Park
Some of you have come across my blog today from the sensational youtube video that I took. If you're looking for that game entry, click this LINK.
I uploaded that video last night before I went to bed, thinking that some of the regulars from my blog would get a kick out of it. When I woke up in the morning, the video had 533 views. I then left for the game. (When I returned from the game, it had 26,000)
Throughout the day, I received numerous emails. We're talking about one every minute or so, from youtubers leaving comments. Around 10:30am, I received an interview request from KDKA-TV. A bit later, WPXI channel 11 contacted me.
My first instinct was to decline the interviews, but the producers had said that many people were bashing the police, and they were sure that the Pirates and Pittsburgh Police would like me to say something. I gave a TV interview to WPXI TV and KDKA on camera. I wasn't crazy with the result. The interview was heavily edited and didn't include any of the positive things I said about PNC Park ushers, security guards, and Pittsburgh Police.
I heavily criticized the man in the USA Jacket, calling the police action justified, and talked about how I was tired of all the fair weather baseball fans that came out for only fireworks, bobbleheads, and concerts. I blamed the drunks for ruining the game experience for the true baseball fans. I talked about how a fan like that has no place in PNC Park especially around little kids.
Of course, TV used snippets like, "I'd like to see what started it, etc."
Anyhow, my blog has received over 11,000 hits today as of 9pm, and the youtube video has gone viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of views within the last two days.
Today, I did brief interviews or talked on the phone with msnbc.com, the Today show, Fox News, CNN, The Tribune Review, the CBS network, and several radio stations. Most of them wanted permission to use my video and how to credit me. I just asked that my blog be listed as the source, and not to use my name.
Anyway, as of 9pm, the video had 211,000 views and 1,292 comments. Craziness.
I'd just like to say that PNC Park security had nothing to do with the arrest of the man, and they were trying to keep all fans safe by keeping them away from the maniac.
On to the ballhawking that took place on Sunday.
I arrived 2 minutes before the gates opened and snagged my first ball of the day from Chris Resop in the bullpen as soon as I entered the park.
My second snag of the day was just behind the trash can in this picture.
PNC Park opens the Riverwalk 30 minutes before the rest of the gates, but fans can't access the stadium. Not only season ticket holders. So, all fans are confined to the outfield concourse/walkway. Luckily, the Pirates were taking batting practice, and left handed power hitter Pedro Alvarez was up.
He hit a home run that cleared the seats, and the blue gate. Nick and I both were in position, and I was closer the gate, and he was a foot or two behind me. I did a full extension leap to make the catch on the fly in the air. It was easily my best catch of the year.
Nothing else happened as we all awaited 450 foot home runs.
One other ball did bounce out of the stadium far to my right, but I was beaten to it by a passerby who had a look-what-I-found moment.
Just before the stadium gates opened so that we could enter the general seating area, I watched an EMS guy pocket at least two baseballs.
Once the stadium opened, knowing that the left field bleachers had been pillaged, I headed over to foul territory.
This was waiting for me.
Ball #3.
The Pirates batting practice was slow again, with very few home runs being hit.
I was lined up to make an easy catch, when the guy in the Colorado hat reached up with his bare hand at the last second to try to catch the ball that I had measured up.
His hand crashed into my glove and the ball fell onto the field. He apologized. I was a little annoyed, but it didn't matter. The ball was right below me, so I glove tricked it easily for ball #4.
Since Ty Wigginton is absolutely the laziest batting practice shagger I have ever seen, there were plenty of glove trick opportunities.
I glove tricked balls #5 and #6 off of the warning track.
One of them turned out to be a Salt River Fields Commemorative Ball, the third such one I had snagged in this series.
My seventh ball of the day was this gem hiding in the bushes.
I used a six foot long pole to dislodge the ball from the ivy, then I reached in and grabbed it.
I spent most of batting practice in center field,
but nothing else happened, so I ended up with seven baseballs. Not too shabby at all for a Sunday!
As for the game, the Pirates lost, and I spent most of the day in the left field bleachers.
No, no tasings today folks.
After the game, I was interviewed. Busy day.
Here are today's baseballs:
and the sweet spots:
Season: 36 balls (11 hit, 7 thrown, 11 device, 7 found)
Games: 6 games
Average: 6.00 balls per game
Career: 1,158 balls
Attendance: 18,043


text:
Hi --
I'm using Pocomail 4.8 on a Win7 computer. I have several POP email accounts set up. My business email account, which goes through my business hosting service (BlueHost), can no longer send mail from within Pocomail. I can receive email through that account, but I cannot send. I can send email through the BlueHost webmail interface (i.e., I log in online, compose email, and send), but not from Pocomail.
This problem started after BlueHost changed their SSL certificate to deal with the HeartBleed bug. I am, so far, getting no useful help from the BlueHost techs. They keep telling me to do things I have already done (make sure outgoing server authentication is required, use a certain port, and so on -- all already done). My other accounts, which go through my ISP (Frontier) work fine, using the same security settings and outgoing port number.
Has anyone else encountered a similar problem and found a fix? I love Pocomail, have been using it for years, and do not want to switch to Thunderbird. Is there any reason that Pocomail wouldn't be able to read BlueHost's SSL certificate? (I don't see any option in Pocomail for accepting certificates.)
Thanks for any help anyone can provide.


text:
Money / War
Posters made only whit parts of banknotes catched from every side of the world. By Graziano Losa.
(via Ian Brooks)
Tags: collage, money, poster, war
Trackback from your site.
LLL-For nearly a century, Mont Blanc Pens has been well-known for its classic writing instruments around the world.The famous name of Mont blanc's represents the art of writing,symboled by hexagonal white star which is precisely the shape of Europe's highest mountain.Mont Blanc symbolizes the crown of Europe's highest snowy mountains that has the altitude of 4810 meters,and the figures are usually used for a variety of topics.mont blanc ballpoint pen are handmade with the 25 more process to create a pen point.That is why mont blanc fountain pen as writing instruments have the character of solidness and elegance.
Mont Blanc,1906 in Hamburg, Germany,was founded by a stationer create the adoption of the company before the Montblanc trademark Simplo Filler Pen Company name was established in 1911.The company later by Dunhill all present for the Richemont Group, the formal part.
In 1908,Simplo Filler Pen Company published the first high-quality security pen – Red and Black.1910 to become an official trademark registration of "Mont Blanc".The 1924 classic mont blanc meisterstuck grand launch.1935 began producing small leather goods. In 1992, the great writer of limited edition series and patron of the arts series (also known as the Emperor series). In 1997, Mont blanc watch collection to enter the market.2000,mont blanc discount bohemia series to create a new chapter in the art of writing,design simplicity,compact and elegant,to become the new symbol of the modern pop culture.
We slowed down and enjoy life "(deacceleration),the reliable quality of written and handmade quality,and long-standing emphasis on perfect sense, who insist on making Mont blanc,the emphasis on" high tech "society,the markedly precious.In people's minds,fountain pen mont blanc has become a symbol of the aspirations of the "high feeling",a quality of life choice.
christian louboutin sale sole design very clever, "catch" the selling point of sight let woman enchanted,sexy very narcissistic is frowsty coquettish,imagine a man to follow his sole after the line of sight of red,women must have is willing to pay. The identification of the "red sole degree is high,it's another benefit is let female stars free advertising.See red christian louboutin pumps is,does not need to find the logo.christian louboutin sales red bottom shoe is the logo,highlights of the women's gentle and lovely,beauty,and not make public mature sexy.Heel becoming larger and more and more high,once in christian louboutin boots,breast will natural standing,coxal radian will be more tightening become warped,on the vision strengthened the woman idiosyncratic,show lordosis of curved curve,natural after have woman flavour.Christian louboutin wedges with its own language,heels itself is a kind of culture. Louboutin wedges as a woman's external wearing choice embodies her connotation,her taste,her pursuit of her life, understanding.Christian louboutin sandals is a woman's life cannot resist temptation of summer follow sandal high is undoubtedly the most powerful-naked fiber foot,Dan red nutmeg, summer air fragrance in stimulating fashion masters of inspiration,the perfect cheap christian louboutin shoes,in people the envy of look in the eyes supports a pieces of living color.Delicate the luxury of girl for oneself of each clothes to acquire a pair of high heels to match, but always than a double take christian louboutin high boots to reality. A pair of shoes match different dress, you can mature,can also be lovely, shoes with a woman share experience, no matter you are in the life which stage, whether a portly figure or thin,louboutin pumps sale store always with you.christian louboutin wedges is not a mere extrinsic dress choose just.
Many people like the Nike,many people want to buy a pair of cheap nike shoes.Every year nike australia will launch a lot of discount promotions.nike shoes australia online store tailored specifically for the Australians,as long as you to our nike shoes online store you can find that fits your style.2012 new nike heels,nike free,nike air max all arrive.Our goal is to make every Australian wear nike shoes affordable.
Just do it!Like sports should have a pair of nike shoes.You like to run it?Enjoy that feeling of freedom on the run.But many times because the expensive price prohibitive.Now have a new way to shop, you will buy one pair of your favorite cheap nike shoes.2012 nike australia has launched a lot of the latest style, basketball fans dream of air jordan series,like the nike free running movement series,the influx of people love nike dunk series.nike shoes australia store audience are sold at a discount,you do not have to worry about quality.
Whether you are what kind of woman need to wear a pair of christian louboutin pumps on the red carpet,your choice,we are unable to intervene,but you should know that Mr.Bhutto's name.christian louboutin shoes today has five stores in the United States,two in New York the rest of South Beach Plaza in Los Angeles,Las Vegas and Orange state,some christian louboutin sale stores are planning to open in the Bal harbour,Boston and Chicago.The famous U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey,christian louboutin sandals is an art,christian louboutin outlet,recent and famous director David Lynch co-operation,his collection of shoes do one called Idol exhibition.R B singer Ciara,Jay-Z's song with the lyrics of christian louboutin canada content.
Red soled Christian Louboutin's signature logo,highlighting women's lovely,beautiful,quieter and mature sexy christian louboutin sale store favorite with a variety of bright colors,especially open-toed style won him favor with the soleNama red flag,the performance of a woman with high heels the sexiest,swaying side.No wonder so many stars are even willing to free to speak for him,showed off alone belong to the christian louboutin outlet's style on the red carpet.
Frenchman christian louboutin high boots world is absolutely impossible to ignore.It is a favorite of European and American actress!"Red shoes" to identify high,another advantage is that the female stars free advertising.See the red soles of christian louboutin uk,the fundamental need to find the logo.christian louboutin sales store has a beauty of the girl should have at least seven pairs of christian louboutin shoes,seven deadly sins,like a pair of fun, a pair to flirt,a pair of work wear, a pair of holiday with a pair for Spring Night time,a pair of never worn and a pair of you do not like to have one pair do not like shoes.


text:
Chile: Ghostly Image Captured on Cellphone
SOURCE: IIEE and Crónica Newspaper
by Tania Merino
Technicians believe the phenomenon is "bizarre"
The time was 11:02 pm on February 4, 2007 when after a family get-together in a house at Villa Cap, a 25 year-old man tried to take a photo of his mother with his cellphone camera. All of the guests were gone and only the young man and his parents were in the house. It was for this reason that uncertainty gripped them all when they saw the images that the cellphone had captured.
Only in one of the snapshots, taken in a quick sequence of four photographs, did the woman appear. The rest of them picked up sections of the face of a man who looks straight into the lens and who was never in the room.
"My mom got nervous, I put the cellphone away, we checked the house, but there was no one there but us," said the young man, who preferred anonymity rather than face public questioning of his sanity. He said that "a heavy atmosphere" weighed over the house at the time, that it was "saturated", and that strange things had already occurred them, such as objects moving without any reason whatsoever.
Upon seeing what had happened, he fired another volley of three photos and the same thing occured. The man's face reappeared.
He nervously showed us the time and date of the images captured by the cellphone. All of them correspond to the hour and minute he indicated and each sequence falls within the same minute: 23.02, 23.03, 23.05 and 23.06 minutes. the photos remain inside the cellphone until their origin can be ascertained.
The next day, he informed his brother of the event and they uploaded the images to a computer through a USB cable. They assembled the parts of the jigsaw puzzle and were surprised to clearly see the features of a man aged between thirty and forty, wearing a white suit and shirt. "This is a person that doesn't exist in the household; no one knows him. No one in my family wears three piece suits, to begin with."
"I even asked the old owner of my mother's house and she had never seen him either," he added.
Furthermore, he added that "the other day a neighbor who drives a taxi cab was getting home at 3 a.m. when he saw an image appear in the backyard of our house, a man wearing a three-piece suit and smoking. The driver turned oun the headlights, but by the time he did so, there was no one there." Our interviewee showed the cellphone images to the neighbor and the driver recognized him - not by the face, but by the shape and the suit.
"Now I want to know who this person is, what he wants and what he needs," he concluded fearfully.
We consulted with an expert from a cellular telephony company and explained the situation. "Nowadays, cameras have a VGA system with pixels, and capture the image that is before them. These can only be manipulated and rearranged by editing, but there is no way that they can invent an image or create that of a person that isn't standing in front of the camera," explained Roman Montero. He admitted that it is "bizarre, because I can't find a logical explanation for it. It is impossible that it should occur. A camera cannot photograph something that it can't see," he added. He suggested taking the photos to a lab and to have them analyzed. He understood the urge to associate the images with a ghost. In earlier times, the exposure of a negative could justify such a thing, but it is not possible with a digital photograph.
(translation (c) 2007, S. Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Raul Nuñez, IIEE)


text:
M WAQAR..... "A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary.Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death." --Albert Einstein !!! NEWS,ARTICLES,EDITORIALS,MUSIC... Ze chi pe mayeen yum da agha pukhtunistan de.....(Liberal,Progressive,Secular World.)''Secularism is not against religion; it is the message of humanity.'' تل ده وی پثتونستآن
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Russia alerted US about Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Russian authorities warned the FBI in early 2011 that suspected bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev may have been a follower of "radical Islam," a revelation that raised new questions in Congress on Saturday about whether the Boston Marathon attacks that killed three and wounded more than 170 could have been prevented. A senior congressional aide privy to the Boston Marathon terror investigation confirmed Saturday that the FBI received the warning after Tsarnaev's apparently suspicious activities caught the attention of Russian authorities keeping close surveillance on militant Islamist groups in the Caucasus region of the former Soviet Union. The FBI acknowledged Friday that it had investigated Tsarnaev in 2011, even interviewing him and his family, but "did not find any terrorism activity," either domestic or foreign. "The FBI had this guy on the radar and somehow he fell off," said the congressional aide, who said oversight committees on Capitol Hill are seeking answers from counterterrorism officials. "We heard for several days leading up to this there was no intelligence. Now we know there could have been intelligence."Tsarnaev, 26, who was killed in a firefight with police in Watertown early Friday morning, had traveled from Boston to Russia several times in recent years, including an extended stay in 2012, according to multiple US officials who have reviewed his passport file.Tsarnaev and his younger brother, Dzhokhar, are ethnic Chechens who came to the United States from Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet Republic in central Asia. The bureau declined to answer questions Saturday about whether it revisited its 2011 investigation of Tamerlan Tsarnaev after the Marathon attack, or why the bureau was unable to identify the suspects in race day security footage two years after interviewing him and his family. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, was searched by law enforcement officers in Watertown, seconds after his capture on Friday. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, was captured by police Friday night in Watertown after eluding a manhunt for more than 20 hours. He is in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in "serious but stable" condition and not yet able to communicate, Governor Deval Patrick told reporters Saturday. As questions mounted over the FBI's prior experience with the alleged bomber, Greater Boston reveled in the capture of the alleged terrorist and took another step to returning to normal. Friday's Boston Red Sox game was canceled while Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was on the loose, but Saturday's game was held as scheduled, the team's first home game since last Monday's bombing. Members of law enforcement who pursued the alleged bombers were honored on the Fenway infield before the game. Fans cheered Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis as if he had just shut out the Yankees. Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, in the lineup for the first time this season after an injury, took the microphone and shouted: "This is our [expletive] city, and nobody is going to dictate our freedom. Stay strong." While the return of the Red Sox brought some sense of normalcy to the city, 52 people hurt in the bombing remained in Boston hospitals on Saturday, and the heart of Back Bay, where the bombings took place, remained closed for the continuing investigation. The dramatic encounter that led to the death of one of the brothers and the capture of the other followed a decision Thursday by the FBI to release video and photographs of the suspects, in an effort to have the public help identify them. The images showed Tamerlan Tsarnaev in a dark cap and carrying a backpack — believed to have held a bomb — on Boylston Street. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is pictured in a white cap, also carrying a backpack. The decision to release the photos came after two days of silence from the FBI, during which they tracked down thousands of tips without making an arrest. But hours after the images were released, the suspects allegedly unleashed a wave of shocking violence, fatally shooting Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer Sean Collier in Cambridge, then carjacking a motorist and engaging in a gun battle with Watertown police in a residential neighborhood. MBTA transit officer Richard H. Donohue Jr. was shot in the groin and hospitalized. Davis conceded in a Globe interview Saturday that "releasing the photos may have led to the further attack" against Collier, which Davis has called an assassination. But he added: "We don't know that." Releasing the photos after hours of behind-the-scenes deliberation "was a turning point in the investigation, no doubt about it," said Davis. "It forced them out of their hideout and they decided to commit further violent acts. But it's my belief that they were already manufacturing explosive devices; further violent acts were inevitable." DARREN MCCOLLESTER/GETTY IMAGES Investigators worked on Saturday around the boat where Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found hiding afteramassive manhunt. The suspects "were not making those explosives for nothing," said Davis. "There was a plan there, and I believe that tragically [Collier] lost his life, but he was truly protecting the citizens of the city." Security experts said the relatively high quality of the photos and the state of the investigation gave law enforcement no choice but to put to go public. Dean C. Alexander, director of the homeland security research program and an associate professor at Western Illinois University, called it "a Catch-22." "But the stink would have been even bigger if the FBI had these photos and didn't release them. These guys could have gone on to something even bigger," Alexander said. "It seems pretty basic if you're trying to find the perpetrators.'' Mitch Silber, an executive of K2 Intelligence in New York and the former director of intelligence analysis for the New York City Police Department, said that as the investigation stalled, the argument for the photos' release became more compelling. "I think it was a calculated decision by them because they had run into a bit of a dead-end,'' Silber said. "They felt the traditional means of identifying them using high-end software wasn't bearing fruit, so let's put them out and maybe the public will identify them.'' US Representative Stephen Lynch, whose district includes parts of Boston, said Saturday that he has a number of questions for US and Russian officials about what they knew about the brothers, and when. "These are two relatively young men who don't seem to have the ability to finance what I see going on," Lynch said in an interview. "They seem to be very well supplied. How do these type of individuals like that get the training and resources to conduct an operation like this?" Lynch, who sits on a congressional oversight panel on terrorist financing, says another key question is how the alleged terrorists became radicalized in the first place. "Did that happen with direct foreign assistance, or were there mentors who guided them in this operation and inspired them?" he said. Lynch, a Democrat who is running in the special election for a Senate seat, said investigators are also scrambling to learn more from the Russian government about why Tamerlan Tsarnaev gave them concern in 2011. "What was the source of their inquiry? What suspicions drove that? It might have been his associations with individuals there. Were [Russian authorities] forthcoming with the FBI?" Lynch added that he believes Congress must ultimately play a role in getting more answers and determining if the attack could have been stopped. In response to written questions, Lynch's primary opponent, Representative Edward J. Markey, whose district includes Watertown, said he has similar questions, including "whether the bombers had help in their deadly plans, why they struck our country, and what we can do to thwart future attacks." "As we saw on Patriots Day, terrorists are now turning their attention to targets that are more difficult to secure," said the Malden Democrat, who has previously served on the House Homeland Security Committee. President Obama convened the National Security Council on Saturday for 90 minutes in the Situation Room on the Boston attacks, including an update on the capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The president "underscored the need to continue gathering intelligence to answer the remaining questions about this terrorist attack going forward," according to the White House. The alleged bomber's uncle, Alvi Tsarnaev, said in an interview with the Globe that the elder nephew, Tamerlan, visited his father in the restive Russian province of Dagestan, which neighbors war-torn Chechnya. But Alvi Tsarnaev said he did not know who else his nephew may have been involved with while overseas. The FBI acknowledged Friday night that a foreign government had asked US officials for information about Tamerlan Tsarnaev, based on information that he was "a follower of radical Islam and a strong believer, and that he had changed drastically since 2010 as he prepared to leave the United States for travel to the country's region to join unspecified underground groups." The Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow and Russian embassy in Washington did not return calls seeking comment. The FBI and White House pointed reporters to the bureau's Friday statement. Also Saturday, federal authorities swept through the same New Bedford residence that they had searched the day before in relation to the manhunt for Tsarnaev. But this time, they left with two men in custody. A spokesman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement would only say, "ICE Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested two foreign nationals this afternoon in New Bedford, Mass. These individuals were arrested on administrative immigration violations." No other information was released. As Watertown, the scene of Friday's firefight and manhunt, began returning to normal Saturday, more details filtered out about the capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was discovered bleeding and hiding in a boat in a backyard on Franklin Street. Just moments after State Police wrapped up an afternoon news conference on Friday and lifted the order to stay inside, acknowledging they did not know where the suspected terrorist was, a 911 call came in to Watertown police. The caller said someone was in a boat in a backyard, bleeding and moving. Watertown police rushed to the scene, followed quickly by hundreds of Boston police officers, federal law enforcement officials, and officers from other agencies still in Watertown. Boston tactical teams made up of dozens of SWAT officers led by Sergeant Jack Mahoney swarmed the house, setting up a perimeter around it. Dozens of officers and federal officials moved into the backyard on foot and as they neared the boat, Tsarnaev suddenly moved from his hiding place and raised his hand. He looked to be holding something. Immediately, officials opened fire. Officers backed off, keeping a distance of about 30 feet from the boat. Worried that Tsarnaev might be wearing an explosive device, police brought in an armored vehicle, equipped with a robot that could peel back the wrap covering the boat for the winter. The standoff lasted nearly two hours, as officers watched the boat closely. "No movement," they would report occasionally. Then, Tsarnaev stirred. He held his hands up. He was covered in blood. Not taking any chances, officers began to hit the boat with flash grenades, which emit a loud blast and a bright light designed to disorient suspects. They used at least a dozen of the devices, trying to ensure as much as possible that Tsarnaev would be too stunned to fight back. SWAT officers then swarmed the boat. Watertown police Chief Edward Deveau said yesterday that the name of the boat was the Slipaway II.
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Global affairs
The most expensive globe produced by former nightclub operator Peter Bellerby and his team at his factory in London costs a cool 80 000 euros. Weeks of work go into each one of his exquisitely and painstakingly detailed, handmade globes. The Louvre in Paris is likely Bellerby's most famous client.


text:
Today, President Barack Obama announced his proposals to address gun violence in America. He was flanked by children who have written to him about their desire for change in the wake of the shooting in Newtown, Conn., in which 27 people died, including 20 young pupils.
As tragic as Sandy Hook was, the 217 killings reported by the Baltimore police in 2012, sadly, are more typical of this epidemic and how it affects the daily lives of Americans, including kids. In fact, 11 of those 217 Baltimore victims were children. Many more lost their mothers or fathers, or were injured. And still others spent much of the year afraid to play outside.
The good news: In addition to the measures proposed this week by President Obama and Gov. Martin O'Malley, we have other, proven, ways to make things better — right now. Communities all over the United States can learn from strategies being pioneered in Baltimore, among other cities. These strategies are achieving results by treating shooting like another familiar epidemic in America: smoking.
Everyone knows smoking kills, but for the most part, that isn't why people quit. They quit because their parents, friends, or kids tell them they're worried they will die — or that they smell bad. They quit with the help of practical support from friends and family, and sometimes health professionals. And people quit because in America, smokers are turning into outcasts shivering in the cold for a drag, whom 58 percent of Match.com members say they would never date.
Similarly, a young man about to do a shooting is unlikely to stop because he is afraid of going to prison, getting hurt or even dying. But he might pull back when a person he knows and respects is there in time to remind him how his actions will hurt the people he loves, calm him down and help him save face.
If he decides he wants to change his life, it is much more likely to work out if there is someone he trusts and whom he can depend on for support. If his community makes it clear that this behavior is unacceptable, and has consequences for everyone, that is additional incentive.
Cure Violence, a national NGO that has been working in Baltimore since 2007, is built around these lessons, learned from campaigns designed to tackle public health problems like smoking. It gets results. An evaluation, published last year, by the New York Academy of Medicine found that the Baltimore Health Department's replication of the Cure Violence model, "Safe Streets," achieved reductions of up to 56 percent in homicides and 34 percent in nonfatal shootings in Cherry Hill between January 2009 and December 2010.
How is Cure Violence doing this? They train "interrupters" — men and women with credibility on the street and an ear to the ground — to go into potentially violent situations and defuse them. They hire outreach workers who provide support to the boys and men most likely to do violence. And they engage the whole community in "peace summits" and campaigns that help change social factors, and make resolving a conflict with violence less attractive to the rising generation.
Together, these activities create communities where a 7-year-old boy sees and learns that nonviolence can command respect. When that happens, violence goes down. We need to use examples like Safe Streets to inspire a national citizen movement to change social norms, combined with professionalized outreach to help to those who need it most.
President Obama and governors like Mr. O'Malley and New York's Andrew Cuomo have made an excellent start. However, we all need to pull together to tackle the community-based social norms that lead to violence — a response that has been shown to work in Baltimore and beyond.
Dr. Gary Slutkin is the founder of Cure Violence. Michael Feigelson is program director at the Bernard van Leer Foundation, a Dutch foundation focused on disadvantaged children.


text:
INLAND EMPIRE, CA – 14 Jul, 2017 – The midsection is one of the most difficult areas to shape, especially after pregnancy, a significant weight or a "stick out" belly that even after diet or exercise it refuses to leave. In those cases the cosmetic procedure of abdominoplasty , more commonly know has "tummy tuck surgery," can improve the look of your abdominal area giving a firm, flat and contoured look to your silhouette. There has been an increase in the demand for the abdominoplasty procedure in the past years. At Terracina Surgical Arts we have many Inland Empire patients who wish to reduce excess fat, sagging skin and tighten the weakened abdominal muscles. To help them achieve their desired look Dr. Anil Punjabi recommends adding liposuction to customize the "Tummy tuck" procedure to each patient's specific needs and body goals.
Patients that have had the procedures of abdominoplasty and liposuction have shown significant improvements in self-esteem and quality of life. Dr. Punjabi knows that the "Tummy tuck" surgery is identified as a cosmetic procedure, but he also points there are several medical benefits to be gained for the long run after the operation. For patients that look to restore their figures after pregnancy the "mommy makeover" a procedure largely associated with Abdominoplasty is a great option that will also help with other problems that comes after delivery. Especially if the patient has diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal muscles are separated and no longer located next to each other. This condition will give the effect of having a "pooch" or a "bulge" in the middle of the belly. And the tummy tuck surgery can reconnect the separated sides of the muscle to create a tighter, flatter abdominal area.
After working hard to lose the extra pounds, it's natural for patients to want to improve their appearance, and at Terracina Surgical Arts we know that one of those improvements requires removing the excess of skin and fat. The Abdominoplasty will remove the extra skin and heavy folds from the midsection and the belly button will be repositioned and sutured in its normal position for a natural appearance, and the liposuction will help the patient to be better contoured and give a more pleasant view of their body and to show even more the result of their hard work in losing the extra weight. The abdominoplasty does involve a long incision line that extends from one side of the hip to the other. Our patients in the Inland Empire have also noticed improvement in their posture thanks to tightened abdominal muscles supporting their spine and may diminish the back pain they used to experience.
Dr. Punjabi has performed hundreds of tummy tucks resulting in delighted patients with flatter and smooth abdominal skin, along with the medical benefits that comes with the tummy tuck. He is well trained professional that will be able to perform and answer all your questions before you begin this journey to boost your confidence and appearance.
For more information visit the website: http://www.apunjabi.com/body-enhancement/tummy-tuck-in-inland-empire/
Media Contact
Company Name: Apunjabi.com
Contact Person: Max Sanchez
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 7143603092
Country: United States
Website: http://www.apunjabi.com


text:
Are you an experienced or recently qualified lecturer/assessor and looking for work? Looking to top up your income? Or interested in tackling your next role?
At Protocol, we believe that passing on your skills to the next generation is key to young people's future. A career in Further Education is not only highly rewarding but also a great way to top up your income.
As the leading supplier of staff to the FE sector, Protocol works with over 250 Colleges and FE Providers across the UK. With 1,000's of opportunities across a variety of functions, we are keen to speak to skilled professionals that are passionate about education, are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a commitment to learner achievement and success.
In return you will benefit from:
*The support of your own highly experienced Further Education Recruitment Team.
*Competitive rates of pay with no admin charges or hidden surprises
*Ability to be paid via your own limited company
*Candidate helpline run by our dedicated team ready to assist with any queries you may have
*Internal candidate referral scheme – be rewarded for referring your colleagues to us
*Secure online profile where you can access timesheets, payslips and assignment details
*Wide range of permanent and temporary job opportunities in over 250 colleges and FE providers across the UK
If you have the skills and experience we require and you are looking for a new challenge please email your CV today. Not on the lookout for work but you know someone who is? Ask them to send us their CV.
Protocol promotes equal rights and is an employment business under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Work is undertaken on a self-employed basis under contract with Protocol. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for all Protocol assignments. All positions advertised by Protocol comply with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.
FE Jobs & College Jobs & FE Jobs & College Jobs & FE Jobs & College Jobs & FE Jobs & College Jobs


text:
Water Pump Limited 3-Year Warranty
Now, pump more water using less energy with our newly engineered high efficiency pumps. Experience the High Flow Performance, Rugged Construction, and Quiet performance you expect from a RIDGID pump with lower energy use.
- Energy Efficient motor design with low amp draw--up to 70% more efficient than other pumps.*
- High flow performance, up to 60% greater than other pumps*
- Quiet operation
*vs. published competitor pump data. Energy savings and performance improvements vary by model.
RIDGID Water Pump Limited Three Year Warranty
This product is manufactured by WAYNE Water Systems. The trademark is licensed from Ridge Tool Company. All warranty communications should be directed to RIDGID customer service at 1-877-9-RIDGID.
What is Covered under the Limited Three Year Warranty
RIDGID water pumps are warranted to be free of material and workmanship defects for the three-year period from the date of purchase. This warranty is specific to this water pump and for the original owner and may not be transferred. Warranties from other RIDGID products may vary.
How to Obtain Service
To obtain service for this RIDGID water pump you must return it, freight prepaid, to a service center authorized to repair RIDGID water pumps. You may obtain the location of the service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-877-9-RIDGID or by logging on to the RIDGID website at www.RIDGID.com. When requesting warranty service, you must present the proof of purchase documentation, which includes the date of purchase. During the term of this Limited Warranty the authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part, at WAYNE Water Systems option at no charge to the original owner.
What is Not Covered
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or any malfunction, failure, or defect resulting from accident misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation or maintenance, modification, repair by other than a service center authorized to repair RIDGID brand water pumps or failure to operate in accordance with RIDGID water pump written instructions. WAYNE WATER SYSTEMS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS WATER PUMPS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. RIDGE TOOL COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AS NOTED BELOW.
Additional Limitations
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER STATE LAW ARE LIMITED TO THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. WAYNE Water Systems is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to province, or country to country.
Questions or Comments
Call 1-877-9-RIDGID.
Please have your model and serial number on hand when calling.


text:
Jack W. Sawyer
As I was driving my kids to school, I saw a bumper sticker I really liked. It said, "St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church Is My Family." It reminded me that my congregation, Pineville Presbyterian Church, is my family.
My first thought was that maybe we could make our own bumper sticker. It would testify to our community that we care about one another. And care we do! I confess with delight that I have been embraced by most, if not all, as family!
But the bumper sticker also reminded me that the church should be the focus of our lives. The psalmist recounts his supreme delight in the saints of God (Ps. 16:3). He beseeches the Lord for the favor of participating in the joy of the covenant people (Ps. 106:4-5).
In the New Testament, Paul refers to the church as our mother (Gal. 4:26). Wherever he went, he established local churches and sought by visit and letter to strengthen the brethren, that they might endure in the kingdom of God (Acts 14:21-23). The church is the house of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15).
In the Reformed confessions, there is abundant reference to the importance of the church as our family. In our Westminster Confession, the church is so important that ordinarily there is no salvation outside of it (WCF, 25.2). Everyone is duty-bound to join this true church of Christ, according to the Belgic Confession (Art. 29). The Heidelberg Catechism enjoins upon every member the obligation to use his gifts readily and cheerfully for the well-being of the other members of Christ's body ... our family (Lord's Day 21, Q. 55). We have the blessed assurance that we shall persevere to the end and be saved, as we are and ever shall remain living members of the church (Canons of Dort, V.9).
Our Reformed heritage abundantly reminds us-from the Scriptures, the confessions, and our worship-of the great privilege that is ours as those who have been enrolled as citizens of Zion. Our tradition reminds us further what a blessing it is to be fellow members of God's household and thus a family of believers.
In the day of the regeneration of all things, when we become like the angels of God, our earthly families will recede, but the family ties of faith will abide forever. But even now we can and should begin to cherish those ties as we reflect upon the blessing that is ours to be part of our local church.
Well, maybe the bumper sticker is not such a great idea, but the thought sure is: As for me and my house, Pineville Presbyterian Church is my family!
The author is the pastor of Pineville Presbyterian Church in Pineville, La. Reprinted from New Horizons, March 2005.
|© 2020 The Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Chaplains and Military Personnel


text:
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Balmain, which was founded in 1945, has recently become known for its rock star glamour and amped-up military style, with sophisticated quality and finishing. In the men's collection, the biker jackets, waxed jeans, and leather boots are signature pieces this season. Paris-based fashion house famous for jeans and leather jackets designed by Mr. Olivier Rousteing.
Show Filters


text:
Cele mai populare articole
500 Internal server errors
My PHP files all display a 500 Internal server error. How can I fix this? If you are running a...How do I backup my website?
The easiest way to backup your website is by doing so via CPanel. By logging into CPanel, you...How to access cPanel?
The easiest way to reach CPanel is to go to http://yourdomain.com/cpanel/Why is my site down?
Please keep in mind that just because you cannot reach your website, it might only be down for...Can I run Magento on your servers?
Yes, all our servers meet the software requirements for Magento E-Commerce software.


text:
What's the best way to finance your business? That, of course, depends on your goals. We offer a variety of financing options for large and small organizations looking to get ahead.Let's Talk
A lease can help you improve ROI, liquidity and leverage in your business by allowing you to take advantage of off-balance sheet financing. We offer customized and flexible solutions to best suit your needs. Contact us today for a no-obligation analysis of any existing lease agreements.Learn More
Loans & Lines of Credit
Whether you need short term financing, a complex capital solution or long term financing, we have the experience to customize a solution that helps your business grow and expand.
Does your company need to borrow a large sum of money for an expansion project, a merger or acquisition, or a stock buyback? We'll work with you directly and coordinate the right lenders for loan syndication. Our experience and expertise in large financing needs can help you take your enterprise to the next level.Get Started


text:
This Halloween, party like the Munsters family.
To honor everyone's favorite festival of monsters, vampires, werewolves and witches, COZI TV is unleashing a "Munsters" marathon on October 31. And along with classic episodes from the beloved sitcom, the marathon will debut "Auto-Tune The Munsters," the first fully auto-tuned rock opera for TV featuring five original songs.
The iconic "Munsters" episode, "A Man for Marilyn," has been reconstructed around original composed songs using dialogue from the show, including "What's Wrong With Me" – a pop ballad lament with a refrain by Marilyn featuring help from her Uncle Herman, Aunt Lily and Grandpa Munster.
U.S. & World
The special was conceived by COZI TV creative director Alan Goodman who, along with composers Paul Rolnick and Jamie Lawrence, crafted the original songs. Original animation and effects were created by Dream Machine Creative. "No one's ever done this before on TV, so we can't wait for fans to see it and sing along," said Meredith McGinn, senior vice president of COZI TV.
"The Munsters" marathon airs from noon (11c) to midnight on Saturday with the special "Auto-Tune The Munsters" debuting at 8 p.m., with an encore presentation at 11 p.m.
Airing from on CBS from 1964 to 1966, "The Munsters" followed the lives of the not-so-normal family who lived in a crumbling Victorian mansion at 1313 Mockingbird Lane. The Munsters considered themselves a typical working-class family despite the fact that every member of the clan was an archetype of classic Hollywood horror movie characters: patriarch Herman Munster (Fred Gwynne) is pieced together like Frankenstein's monster, matriarch Lily (Yvonne De Carlo) is a vampire, their only son Eddie (Butch Patrick) is a werewolf, and Lily's dad Grandpa (Al Lewis) is a 378-year-old vampire who says he's been married 167 times.
Cousin Marilyn (Beverley Owen/Pat Priest) is the daughter of Lily's sister who still lives in Transylvania. While Marilyn was the only character who dressed and acted "normal" in the sitcom, her adoring family of monsters could never help but wonder how she turned out so "plain."
Fans can tune in and join in the Halloween fun on Twitter using the hashtags #Munsters and #AutoTuneTheMunsters. "The Munsters" marathon begins at 12 p.m./11c on COZI TV. Check local listings for further information or go to COZITV.com.
(NBC and COZI TV are part of the NBCUniversal family.)


text:
Taking Wellness on the Road
Problem: As health educators, we know that the majority of the public will not come to us.
Solution: Go to them.
Mobile wellness programs are intended to make an impact by either encouraging goodwill or generating revenue. The target markets consist of communities or corporations. By increasing the public's awareness of your club's health and wellness programs, the consumer is more apt to get involved. The more contacts in the community that you can make, the better. On the other hand, too much time can be spent on programs that don't generate money or yield low attendance. Expect a period of trial and error during the initial development.
Here are programs that will allow you to bring wellness to people outside of your club.
Nutrition: Start by providing consultations. Get involved with area restaurants to aid with the development of healthier menu selections. As part of this "Eat Well" program, promote participating restaurants. (For example, we promote our partner restaurants in our newsletters.) Restaurants can also promote your fitness center by placing its name on the menu or place mats when applicable. Place mats can include a food guide pyramid that younger patrons can color.
Health fairs: These are great ways to show a community presence and educate the nonmembers. Educational flyers are easy to develop and people who attend health fairs don't hesitate to pick them up. Make sure that the flyers look professional and that your club's name and phone number are on each handout.
Community fairs are also a great time to provide free blood-pressure checks and perform cholesterol/glucose screenings for a fee. Continue to track every participant's health screening information through a database. A database is vital so that each individual's needs can be better assessed and followed once a relationship is established. If you have people's attention, don't let them get away.
Cholesterol/glucose testing: This doesn't need to be limited to health fairs. If done correctly, cholesterol/glucose testing can be a great source of income.
Numerous portable machines have hit the market that produce quick results with high accuracy. Develop relationships with area community centers, local shopping malls, and/or grocery store pharmacies so that you may offer screenings at their location on a regular basis.
Testing does not necessarily have to be performed by a nurse or medical technician. Check with the manufacturer for recommendations when hiring personnel. Some clubs have been able to find qualified volunteers to do the testing.
When determining how much to charge, find out the machine manufacturer's suggested fees. Also, compare the costs of other area screenings. Finally, figure out how much you must charge to at least pay for the expenses of doing the screenings.
Corporate programs: The largest margin of off-site profit can be found with corporate wellness programs. Fitness center personnel are able to offer a vast array of programming and services, including fitness center design, personal training, lectures, and health screenings. Utilize the strengths of the club's sales team or designate one motivated person to focus on mailings and phone calls to area corporations. This can easily be tied into corporate membership sales.
One thing that can also boost corporate wellness programming is marketing to the current membership. They are familiar with the benefits of the club, but may not know that services are offered off-site. Utilize member newsletters and flyers in the club for additional marketing. Once members learn of your corporate services, they may ask what you can do for their companies. They could even inform their employers about your services. Corporate programming should end up being a leading source of mobile wellness revenue.
Marketing to Corporations
Tips to gain corporate clients for on-site programming:
- Market to current member's companies
- Join area rotaries and business organizations
- Use regional development board directories
- Develop a professional mailing piece
- Mail your brochure to the person making decisions
- Follow up with a timely phone call after mailing
- Try to set up face-to-face meetings
- Provide evidence of corporate wellness success
You should create a database of people who participate in your mobile wellness programs and what their interests are. This allows you to follow past participants and specifically market to them because you know that they are a direct target.
A database has many advantages. Namely:
- Elimination of paper files
- Easy marketing to former participants
- Research data through different queries
- Tracking of participant outcomes and changes
- The ability to follow up with high-risk individuals
- Generation of monthly reports for department wellness success


text:
|Land Matters Discussion Area Discussion Relating to Your Land/Legislative Issues
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
State DNR Adopts Recreation Plan for Western Yacolt Burn Forest
Just released this morning from DNR Communications:
* * * * *
For Immediate Release
August 16, 2010
A map with the location of the Western Yacolt Burn Forest is inserted at the end of this news release.
State DNR adopts recreation plan for Western Yacolt Burn Forest
Plan proposes nearly 80 miles of new trails
OLYMPIA The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today formally adopted a comprehensive recreation plan that will guide the safe and sustainable management of recreation in the western portion of the Yacolt Burn State Forest.
This plan will enhance existing recreation and create new recreational opportunities while ensuring the health of the forests resources and habitat in the Western Yacolt Burn, said Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark. I really appreciate all the hard work and collaboration on the part of the citizen advisory committee who worked closely with DNR staff to make this plan a reality.
The Western Yacolt Burn Forest Recreation Plan addresses recreation on 40,000 acres of the western half of the Yacolt Burn State Forest. The entire forest, located in southwest Washington, encompasses 90,000 acres and is located 10 miles northeast of Vancouver and 20 miles from the heart of the Portland metropolitan area.
As the regions population has grown in the past two decades, so has the popularity of the Western Yacolt Burn. In addition, opportunities to recreate on nearby privately owned landespecially for motorized activitiesis growing scarce. As a result, people are turning more to the Western Yacolt Burn Forest for recreation.
Public plays strong role in plan development
For nearly two years, DNR worked on the plan with an 11-member committee of people who represented a spectrum of recreation and community interests. The committee members provided invaluable insight and energy in developing the plan.
Chris King, a project manager for Howard S. Wright Constructors out of Vancouver, served on the committee. He lives within 20 minutes of the Western Yacolt Burn. I believe we produced a plan that will go a long way toward meeting recreational needs and increasing safety in the Western Yacolt Burn, King said. I look forward to continuing my relationship with DNR as the plan is adopted and will be excited to go out on the trail and help put shovel to earth as the plan comes to life.
Jon Brobst has lived next to the Yacolt Burn for 22 years and served on the recreation planning committee. He owns an auto parts business in Washougal and also participates in a neighborhood watch association. The most important point of our work on the committee was to protect the area as a multi-use asset for future generations, Brobst said.
Gary Collins represented the equestrian community on the committee and is concerned about the future of funding for recreation, given the economy and budget priorities. But with no plan, we have no chance for funding, he said.
In addition to working with the recreation planning committee, DNR sought public input before and during development of the plan through public meetings, a survey of users, public review of the draft plan, and a public comment period during the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review process.
Highlights of the Western Yacolt Burn Forest Recreation Plan
The Western Yacolt Burn Forest Recreation Plan sets goals for a 10-year period and proposes adding nearly 80 miles of authorized trails20 miles of non-motorized and 58 miles of motorized trails. Also included in the plan are a new campground and trailhead, centrally located to off-road vehicle (ORV) trails. DNR also proposes expanding some of the existing campgrounds and parking at an established trailhead in the forest.
The plan provides for the development of separate trail systems for motorized and non-motorized recreation, which will result in more enjoyable recreational experiences and increase safety by reducing conflict among different user groups. DNR has used this approach effectively in other recreation areas, such as the popular Capitol State Forest, south of Olympia.
This planning effort was funded from grants from the Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program in 2007. DNRs ability to carry out the projects proposed under the plan will depend on securing funding for construction, maintenance, operations, and enforcement.
Download the Western Yacolt Burn Forest Recreation Plan at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/a...0_plan2010.pdf
More information about the planning process and links to individual maps from the plan: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEduc...colt_plan.aspx
Recreation planning on DNR-managed lands
DNR-managed lands provide more than 1,000 miles of trails, 143 recreation sites, and a variety of landscapes throughout Washington State. Most of these recreation areas are located on state trust lands, which provide revenue for public institutions such as K-12 schools.
DNRs primary responsibility is to manage these trust lands for future generations. In addition, as a steward of public lands, DNR also works to protect the natural resources that support the trust. DNR must balance these obligations with providing enjoyable, safe, and sustainable recreation opportunities.
One of the tools DNR uses to better manage recreation is to develop comprehensive recreation plans. The Western Yacolt Burn Recreation Plan is the most recent planning effort.
Recreational opportunities on DNR-managed lands include hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping, motorized vehicle riding, mountain biking, and boating. DNRs main recreation focus is to provide trails, trailhead facilities, and a primitive experience in a natural setting.
Media Contact: Toni Droscher, Recreation Program Communications Manager,
360-902-1523, or email@example.com.
# # #
Crystal Crowder
aka "Pistons Chick"
Club President 2007 - 2014
Piston's Wild Motorsports
WOHVA - Vice President
PNW4WDA Member for 28 Years
(360) 606-1648
"SARCASM - because beating the crap out of people is illegal."
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode


text:
Clemens hopes to have fun in return to baseball
SUGAR LAND, Texas – At age 50, Roger Clemens is just looking to have a little fun in his return to baseball.
The right-hander was introduced as the newest member of the Sugar Land Skeeters on Tuesday and he is expected to start for the independent Atlantic League team on Saturday at home against Bridgeport.
"I'm 50 years old. We're just going to go out and have fun with this and make it fun for the fans," said Clemens, who has a touch of gray stubble on his chin but still sports a shock of blond highlights in his hair.
Some believe this is the first step to another return to the major leagues, where he last pitched for the New York Yankees in 2007 at age 45. He dismissed that theory.
"I've been to the major leagues and back a couple of times," he said. "I've retired and unretired, so I wouldn't consider thinking that far ahead. I'm just going to try to get through Saturday. I think I can compete a little bit."
A return at his age wouldn't be all that outlandish, considering that Jamie Moyer returned from elbow ligament replacement surgery to start for the Colorado Rockies this season. Clemens chuckled when asked about Moyer.
"People are trying to ingrain that in my mind that 50 is now the new 40," he said. "But I'm not buying it because I'm still having to pack myself in a lot of ice."
He says he talks to new Houston Astros owner Jim Crane often but that he has not talked about pitching for the Astros and that he doesn't see that happening.
He isn't committing to playing more than one game for the Skeeters, who play in a Houston suburb, saying he wants to see how Saturday goes first.
Clemens was accused by former personal trainer Brian McNamee in the Mitchell Report on drugs in baseball of using steroids and HGH, allegations Clemens denied before Congress. The Justice Department began an investigation concerning whether Clemens had lied under oath, and in 2010 a grand jury indicted him on two counts of perjury, three counts of making false statements and one count of obstructing Congress.
He was acquitted of all the charges on June 19 after a 10-week trial and has largely stayed out of the public spotlight until now.
He's glad to be talking about baseball again instead of that difficult chapter in his life.
"Everybody has their own opinion and they dwell on that so much," he said. "In between all of that, handling that business up there and doing what was right for me and my family and taking that head on, I was still doing the work that I've always done. So it wasn't gloomy or depressing."
Clemens had two great seasons with the Astros after he turned 40, going 18-4 with a 2.98 ERA in 2004 to win his record seventh Cy Young Award. He was 13-8 with a career-low 1.87 ERA in 2005.
Tal Smith, a longtime former Astros executive who is now a special advisor to the Skeeters, is one person who wouldn't be surprised if Clemens made a comeback in the majors.
"Knowing Roger and how competitive he is and what great shape he is in, and the fact that Jamie Moyer pitched close to 50 and Nolan Ryan pitched well into his late 40s, if anybody can do it, Roger Clemens can do it," he said.
Clemens earned about $160 million and won 354 games in a 24-year career with the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees and Astros. His 4,672 strikeouts are third-most and he was named to 11 All-Star games.
Now he will see what he has left for the Skeeters that have a roster which includes former major league pitchers Tim Redding and Scott Kazmir and Jason Lane, a teammate of Clemens' on Houston's 2005 World Series team.
Clemens is set to appear on the Hall of Fame ballot going to voters late this year. If he plays in a major league game this year, his Hall consideration would be pushed back five years. He isn't sure how he'll be perceived by voters when his name appears on the ballot.
"Sure, the Hall of Fame is great, I've told people that. But it's not going to change my life either way," he said. "But if there's something there that somebody feels like they have a grudge or want to hold something against you, I can't control that one bit."
Smith believes this is a great opportunity for Clemens and he thinks it could change some opinions as a possible Hall of Fame vote approaches.
"I hope this helps," Smith said. "I think voters should remember that he's been acquitted of all charged and that he never tested positive. I hope this story dies down in future years."
Clemens and Skeeters manager Gary Gaetti have been talking about this since April. But he received another push toward the field early this summer when he visited Dr. James Andrews in Florida for a checkup.
"He said: 'The MRI looked great. Your shoulder looks like you're 30. You should go pitch — just kidding,'" Clemens said Andrews told him.
It was then that he started thinking he could actually play for the Skeeters. After throwing for the team on Monday, where his fastball was clocked at 87, the multimillionaire got himself a new gig.
"We're going to have fun with this and see if I can get through a few innings without Gary having to go to the bullpen, and we'll see where it goes from there," Clemens said.
Smith takes issue with those who think this is simply a media stunt. He said that the Skeeters regularly sell out Saturday night games and that there were only 500 tickets available for this Saturday's game before Clemens was signed.
"I can understand why he's doing it," Smith said. "He loves baseball. He love the competition. Baseball has been his life and there's no reason he shouldn't try to continue it. If he's successful it just adds to his legend, and if he's not, it was fun."


text:
Big 12 M5: 12.18.12 EditionPosted by Nate Kotisso on December 18th, 2012
- The Big 12 announced the weekly winners for Big 12 player and rookie of the week. POTW honors went to Iowa State's Melvin Ejim. Though he only played one game last week, Ejim filled up the stat sheet against Drake with 21 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals in 31 minutes. It was Ejim's 11th career double-double and he has already registered four of them on the young season. This week's ROTW is now a repeat winner. Baylor freshman Isaiah Austin won the award with his dominant performance in the Bears' 85-68 win over Lamar on December 12. All the seven-footer did was put up season highs in points (23) and rebounds (17) against a helpless Cardinals' front line. I have a feeling Austin will win another ROTW honor before season's end.
- Back on March 2, Chris Lowery was fired as head coach at Southern Illinois, and just seven days later, his former boss Bruce Weber was fired at Illinois. So when Weber landed feet first in Manhattan, Kansas, during the offseason, Lowery was on the short list of possible assistants to call. Even though the season is young, I'll go ahead and call this a home run hire. In his first three seasons at SIU, Weber had just one NIT appearance but once Lowery came on staff in 2001, the Salukis made the NCAA Tournament twice including a run to the Sweet Sixteen. He even joined Weber at Illinois for a year to help guide another Sweet Sixteen team. Now if only he and Weber could sign a lifetime deal at K-State…
- Burnt Orange Nation gives us a recap of the first month of basketball for Big 12 teams. I can't remember a season when the Big 12 has had so many teams show signs of incompetence. West Virginia was supposed to succeed the role of Missouri with a solid history and recent success, yet they find themselves at 4-5. Texas' crop of talented young guys can't put the ball in the hoop; Baylor has been a vulnerable team at home; and then a collection of teams (Oklahoma, Iowa State and Kansas State) have solid records but haven't been able to get wins against significant opponents yet. Hopefully, next month's recap will be more flattering for the Big 12.
- We know Oklahoma's Lon Kruger is into trying new things, seeing how he changes jobs every five years (I kid) but Saturday's win over Texas A&M saw Kruger add what The Norman Transcript calls a "new wrinkle" to another possible lineup. The Sooners went with a four-guard set with 6'6″ forward Cameron Clark at the center position for a large part of the second half. Clark went on to score 12 of his 17 points in that half and, while his team searches for an identity, Kruger left the door open for the Sooners to experiment with that lineup in the future.
- To borrow a line from Houston Rockets radio voice Craig Ackerman, Baylor very nearly pooped their big boy pants again last night to USC Upstate but rebounded in the second half to beat the Spartans 73-57. Cory Jefferson ruled the paint going 6-of-8 from the field for 17 points to lead all scorers. Fresh off his second ROTW award, Isaiah Austin recorded his second consecutive double-double (12 points, 10 boards) while the best all-around game went to A.J. Walton who threw in 10 points, four rebounds, eight dimes and five steals. It's another tally in the win column for Scott Drew, but the uneasy feeling about the Bears playing at the Ferrell Center isn't going away just yet.


text: Darcy Tyler likes things dark and dirty and gets a bit of a thrill from everything dangerous and mysterious. She may be your perfect blonde haired, blue eyed, big titted porn star, but that doesn't mean she can't have black painted nails and a penchant for heavy music she can rock out hard to. This leggy blonde is haute model high when on her stiletto heels, but is often in tough chick boots with a big sugary latte when on her own time. Drinks and treats with a big mound of whipped cream where she can practice all her best tongue skills are one of her favourite little pleasures, as her personal motto is always 'indulgence, not abstinence'.


text: Are you currently a great clothier? If yes, then keeping a trunk program could be a powerful way to entice new clients. Fashion design trunk area programs will always on top selection of dedicated and stylish consumers. Those who are selecting special what to increase their closets attend these programs […] Fashion design guide30 Apr, 2015 in Fashion tagged Adipose tissue / American College of Sports Medicine / Annapolis / Body composition / Body fat percentage / Brand / Cadet / Central Time Zone (North America) / Design / fashion / guide / Maryland / Physical fitness / United States Secretary of the Navy by Manuel Marino