text:
Columbia Study on Community-Based Disease Management
Initiative Finds Community Health Workers Are Critical to Program's Success
In 2005, local leaders in New York City came together to address the burden of asthma in Northern Manhattan, where the rate of pediatric asthma-related emergency department visits was approximately four times the national average. Researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health and NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, with support by Merck, Inc., developed the Washington Heights/Inwood Network for Asthma Program where bilingual community health workers based in community organizations and the local hospital provided culturally appropriate education and support to families who needed help managing asthma. After 12 months, hospitalizations and emergency department visits decreased by more than 50%, and caregiver confidence in controlling the child's asthma increased to nearly 100%. Study findings on the WIN for Asthma program are published online in the American Journal of Public Health.
Since 2006, 472 families have enrolled in the yearlong program where participating families received comprehensive asthma education, home environmental assessments, trigger reduction strategies, and clinical and social referrals. Key to the program's success was the commitment and involvement of community partners from program inception to date, noted Sally Findley, PhD, Mailman School professor of clinical Population and Family Health and clinical Sociomedical Sciences and study author.
Here are the key findings:
--Community health workers who are based in local community-based organizations and have strong ties to the community that they serve are uniquely positioned to initiate and nurture partnerships with program participants. --Community health workers can move fluidly between the community and the health care settings, bridging gaps in care, providing culturally appropriate education and services, and connecting families to the clinical and social resources they need. --The strength and success of the Washington Heights/Inwood Network (WIN) for Asthma Program is based in large part on the commitment and active involvement of community partners from program inception to date as well as the frequent exchange of program information and ideas among all partners and staff. --Because of its customizable, culturally sensitive, and holistic approach to education and support, this model is applicable to other populations and disease areas
In 2010, WIN for Asthma received the 2010 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In terms of next steps, WIN for Asthma will be expanded to serve families affected by other chronic diseases, including adult asthma, diabetes, and congestive heart failure.
Read the paper.


text:
For Arts Sake By Robin Trimingham
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words and I rather hope that is the case because I have a confession to make and I want to keep it really brief. You see, for the last three years I have been telling you that I am an artist, which is true, but what I have not told you is that until last month I had not actually produced a new painting in about five years.
There, I've said it. I am not going to offer much of an excuse. I have been quite creative in that I have been making videos and co-authoring a book, but my urge to paint was decidedly M.I.A.
Thankfully the drought is over and it more or less looks like an art store exploded in my living room. There are paints and canvases and brushes strewn about all over the place. I am not sure what day it is and dog has needed to beg for food more than once, but I couldn't be happier.
The image above depicts some of my latest efforts. I don't think they are perfect, but I do think they are a good start and I am happy to say that they are currently on display in one of the local galleries.
The thing that I love most about art is that it is one instance in which beauty truly is in the eyes of the beholder. If you go to the opening night of a group show and ask each person which painting they like the best, I guarantee you that everyone in the room will point to a different piece of art. Knowing this has always given me the confidence to show my work because I know that somewhere out there is a person who will love each one of my paintings – I just have to find them.
This little piece of knowledge has also relieved me of thinking that I have to judge my own work very much. If I finish a piece of work to the best of my ability, out the door it goes. Sometimes they sell, sometimes they don't, but eventually most of them do.
If you are reading this and struggling to find your creativity, go get some cheap paint and make a mess. Give yourself permission to smear it about, mix bad colors together and break all the rules – the more literally you take this suggestion, the better I guarantee that you will feel.
Then, when you are feeling calm, go back to that sweater you have been laboring to knit, or that model airplane that is only half built, or that Christmas project that didn't quite happen and have another go. Maybe you will finish it, maybe you won't, but either way I bet that you will be glad that you tried. Maybe you will even get a new idea for a project to work on – I really hope you do.
By Robin Trimingham

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Beth Shepard
Operations Manager
- Email email@example.com
- Office # 252-504-2400
- Fax # 888-504-2502
Beth is the essence of what Holland Shepard Group is all about. She is always striving to give our clients service beyond their wildest expectations and she does this while wearing a multitude of hats along with a charming smile. Managing the day to day operations of the office, handling the myriad of tasks involved in a real estate closing, solving a computer problem or creating a masterful advertising piece, she is always up to the task. She lives in Beaufort with her husband, Micah and their 2 children.


text:
Appendix:Glossary of baseball jargon (S)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
The following is a glossary of baseball jargon (phrases, idioms and slang):
|Appendix: Glossary of Baseball
- The analysis of baseball through objective evidence, especially baseball statistics. The term is derived from the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). The term was coined by Bill James, an enthusiastic proponent and its most notable figure.
- Synonymous with bag — 1st, 2nd, or 3rd base.
- A player who plays a particular base might be called a sacker. Most often this term is used to describe the second sacker (second baseman). Together the second sacker and the short-stop may be referred to as sackmates. See double play.
sacrifice bunt[edit]
- A sacrifice bunt (also called a sacrifice hit or simply a "sacrifice") is the act of deliberately bunting the ball in a manner that allows a runner on base to advance to another base, while the batter is himself put out. If the sacrifice is successful, the batter is not charged with an at bat (AB). But he is credited with a SAC or S or SH.
sacrifice fly[edit]
- When a batter hits a fly ball to the outfield which is caught for an out, but a runner scores from 3rd base after tagging up or touching the bag following the catch. The batter is credited with an RBI and is not charged with an at bat. Also referred to as "sac fly," abbreviated as SF.
safety squeeze[edit]
- A squeeze play in which the runner on third waits for the batter to lay down a successful bunt before breaking for home. Contrast this with the suicide squeeze.
- An easily handled pitch.
- A grand slam home run.
Sally League[edit]
- The South Atlantic League ("SAL"), a Class A minor baseball league with teams located mainly in the southeastern United States.
"Say it ain't so, Joe!"[edit]
- (idiomatic) An expression of disbelief. A reference to the Black Sox scandal of 1919, when the Chicago White Sox lost the World Series on purpose. When Shoeless Joe Jackson was implicated in the scandal, an apocryphal story says that a young fan approached him and said, "Say it ain't so, Joe!"
sandwich round[edit]
- In the MLB Draft, a round of drafts that occurs between the first and second rounds, and again between the second and the third, comprised solely of compensatory drafts granted to teams that failed to sign their first or second round draft picks of the year before.
- In baseball statistics the term save (abbreviated SV, or sometimes, S) is used to indicate the successful maintenance of a lead by a relief pitcher, usually the closer, until the end of the game. A save is credited to a pitcher who fulfills the following three conditions:
- The pitcher is the last pitcher in a game won by his team;
- The pitcher is not the winning pitcher (for instance, if a starting pitcher throws a complete game win or, alternatively, if the pitcher gets a blown save and then his team scores a winning run while he is the pitcher of record, sometimes known as a "vulture win");
- The pitcher fulfills at least one of the following three conditions:
- He comes into the game with a lead of no more than three runs, and pitches at least one full inning.
- He comes into the game with the potential tying run being either on base, at bat, or on deck.
- He pitches effectively for at least 3 innings after entering the game with a lead and finishes the game.
- If the pitcher surrenders the lead at any point, he cannot get a save, even if his team comes back to win. No more than one save may be credited in each game.
- If a relief pitcher satisfies all of the criteria for a save, except he does not finish the game, he will often be credited with a hold.
- The third rule can be contentious, as it is subject to the judgment of the official scorer.
- For more discussion see Save (sport).
save situation[edit]
- Generally, a save situation is when a pitcher enters the game with a lead of three runs or fewer and finishes the game. Most of the time, the saving pitcher pitches one or more innings.
scoring position[edit]
- A runner on 2nd or 3rd base is in scoring position, as he is presumed to have a good chance to score on a base hit to the outfield.
- A pitch that curves to the same side as the side it was thrown from. The screwball is a rarely used pitch (because of its effect on the arm) that is intended to behave erratically -- it "breaks" in the opposite direction a curveball would break. SYNONYMS: reverse curve, fadeaway, fader, screwgie, scroogie, reverse curveball.
- (idiomatic) Eccentric, zany, or crazy; OED dates this usage to 1933.[1]
seal the win[edit]
- See nailed and shuts the door. "Gagne came on in the last inning to seal the victory."
- 2 seamer – a "two seam fastball" where the ball is held by the pitcher such that, when thrown, its rotation only shows two seams per revolution
- 4 seamer – like a 2 seamer, but the rotation shows 4 seams per revolution of the ball. Batters count the number of visible seams to help judge the kind of pitch by its rotation.
seasoned pro[edit]
- One who maintains and progresses skills acquired through experience, a veteran.
second base; to get to second base[edit]
- (idiomatic) A general reference to advancing physical intimacy with a member of the opposite sex. Commonly used in question form ("Did you get to second base?"). A positive reply typically implies that more than kissing has occurred. Outside of a sexual context, this can mean advancing beyond the first step in a given process, such as landing a job interview when one merely expected to schedule one.
- To anticipate the actions of another through guesswork, or outguess; conversely, to criticize or question actions or decisions of (someone), usually after the results of those actions or decisions are known.
- A spectator who criticizes the actions of a team or the decisions of the umpire;[2] guesser was baseball slang for an umpire, thus such a spectator considered himself a "second umpire". OED dates second-guesser to 1937, second-guess in its predictive sense to 1941, and its critical sense to 1946.[3]
seeing-eye ball[edit]
- A batted ground ball that just eludes capture by an infielder, just out of infielder's range, as if it could "see" where it needed to go. Less commonly used for a ball that takes an unusual lateral bounce to elude an infielder.
Senior Circuit[edit]
- The National League, so-called because it is the older of the two major leagues.
sent down[edit]
- A major league player may be sent down or demoted to a minor league team either before or during the season. When this occurs during the season, another player is usually called up or promoted from the minor leagues or placed on the active roster after being removed from the disabled list.
- A set of games between two teams. During the regular season, teams typically play 3- or 4-game series against one another, with all of the games in the series played in the home park of one of the teams. The set of all games played between two teams during the regular season is referred to as the season series. For games played between teams in a single league, the regular season series includes an equal number of games in the home parks of each team.
- In the playoffs, series involve games played in the home stadiums of both teams, but these series cannot (mathematically) have an equal number of games in the home parks of each team. As a result, teams hope to gain from having a home field advantage by playing the first game(s) in their own ballpark.
set the table[edit]
- To get runners on base ahead of the power hitters in the lineup.
setup pitcher[edit]
- A relief pitcher who is consistently used immediately before the closer.
seventh-inning stretch[edit]
- The period between the top and bottom of the seventh inning, when the fans present traditionally stand up to stretch their legs. A sing-along of the song Take Me Out to the Ball Game has become part of this tradition, a practice most associated with Chicago broadcaster Harry Caray. Since the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States, God Bless America is sometimes played in addition to, or in lieu of, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the attacks, especially at home games of the New York Yankees and New York Mets. This occurs on Opening Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, September 11th, Sundays and during the All-Star Game, and post-season including the World Series. In Milwaukee fans often sing "Roll Out the Barrel" after the traditional song.
- A player (usually an outfielder) who positions himself slightly away from his normal spot in the field based on a prediction of where the batter might hit the ball he is said to "shade" toward right or left.
- Where all infielders and/or outfielders position themselves clockwise or counter-clockwise from their usual position. This is to anticipate a batted ball from a batter who tends to hit to one side of the field. Also shade. In the case of some batters, especially with left-handed batters and the bases empty, managers have been known to shift fielders from the left side to the right side of the diamond. The most extreme case was the famous "Ted Williams shift" (also once called the "Lou Boudreau shift"). Cleveland Indians manager Boudreau moved 6 of 7 fielders (including himself, the shortstop) to the right of second base, leaving just the leftfielder playing shallow, and daring Teddy Ballgame to single to left rather than trying to "hit it where they ain't" somewhere on the right side. Williams saw it as a challenge, a game within The Game, and seldom hit the ball to left on purpose in that circumstance.
shine ball[edit]
- One way for a pitcher to doctor the ball is to rub one area of the ball hard to affect the ball's flight toward the plate.
shoestring catch[edit]
- When a fielder, usually an outfielder, catches a ball just before it hits the ground ("off his shoetops"), and remains running while doing so.
shoot the cripple[edit]
- When the pitch count is 3 balls and no strikes, the pitcher is presumed to need to pitch inside in order to obtain a strike. The name comes from the belief that the next pitch will be easy to hit; since the pitcher has to throw a strike in order to pull close in the count, getting a hit will be as easy as "shooting a cripple".
short hop[edit]
- A ball that bounces immediately in front of an infielder. If the batter is a fast runner, an infielder may intentionally "short hop the ball" (take the ball on the short hop) to hasten his throw to first base.
- A home run, as in "Ryan Howard's 2-run shot gives him 39 home runs for the year."
- A good chance, within reach, as in "The Red Sox have a shot at taking over 1st place."
the Show[edit]
- The major leagues. Particularly "in the Show." Or in "the Bigs" (big leagues, major leagues).
shut out[edit]
- According to the Dickson dictionary, the term derives from horseracing, in which a bettor arrives at the window too late to place a bet, due to the race already having started, so the bettor is said to be "shut out" (this specific usage was referenced in the film The Sting).
- A team shuts out its opponent when it prevents them from scoring any runs in a given game.
- "Santana shut out the Royals with a 3-hitter" means that the Royals went scoreless as Santana pitched a complete-game shutout. The pitcher or pitchers on the winning team thus get statistical credit for an individual shutout or a combined-to-pitch-shutout, respectively.
shuts the door[edit]
- Term used to describe when a pitcher, generally the closer, finishes the ballgame with a save or makes the last out.
side retired[edit]
- When the third out of an inning is called, the "side is retired" and the other team takes its turn at bat. A pitcher or a defensive team can be said to have "retired the side." The goal of any pitcher is to face just three batters and make three outs: to "retire the side in order," have a "one-two-three inning," or have "three up, three down."
- A pitcher who throws with a sidearm motion, i.e., not a standard overhanded delivery.
- A catcher is said to call the game by sending signs to the pitcher calling for a particular pitch. After he moves into his crouch, the catcher gives the sign by placing his non-glove hand between his legs and using his fist, fingers, wags, or taps against his inner thigh to tell the pitcher what type of pitch to throw (fastball, curve, etc.) as well as the location. A pitcher may wave off (shake his head "no" to) the initial sign or nod in agreement when he receives the sign that he wants before going into his windup. If there is a runner on second base, a catcher may change the location of his glove (from his knee to the ground, for example) to signal the pitcher that he is using an alternate set of signs so that the runner won't be able to steal the sign.
- A coach sends signs to players on the field, typically using a sequence of hand movements. He may send signs to offensive players, including batters and runners, about what to do on the next pitch — for example, to sacrifice bunt, to take or to swing away at the next pitch; to steal a base; or to execute a hit-and-run. He may send signs to the catcher to call for a pitchout or to intentionally walk the batter.
- A one-base hit.
- A pitch, typically a fastball, that breaks sharply downward as it crosses the plate. Also see drop ball.
sitting on a pitch[edit]
- A batter who is waiting for a particular type of pitch before swinging at it. He may be sitting in waiting for, say, a curveball or a change-up, or a pitch thrown in a certain location, and he won't swing at anything else even if it's down the middle of the plate. Sometimes hitters who know a pitcher's pattern of pitches, or what type of pitch he likes to throw in a given count, sit on that particular pitch. This approach stems from the advice Rogers Hornsby gave to Ted Williams, telling him that the secret to hitting was simply to "wait for a good pitch to hit".
skipper or skip[edit]
slap hitter[edit]
- A hitter who sacrifices power for batting average, trying to make contact with the ball and "hit it where they ain't". Prime examples: Ty Cobb, Tony Gwynn, Rod Carew, and Ichiro Suzuki.
slice foul[edit]
- When a fly ball or line drive starts out over fair territory, then curves into foul territory due to aerodynamic force caused by spinning of the ball, imparted by the bat. A slice curves away from the batter (ie: it curves to the right for a right-handed batter and to the left for a left-handed batter).
- A slide is when a player drops to the ground when going into a base, to avoid a tag and (in the case of second or third base) as a means of stopping, so as not to overrun the base and risk being put out. Players also sometimes slide head-first into first base. If former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher and Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean had seen something like that, he'd probably have said the player never should have "slud into first".
- A team having a losing streak is in a slide or on the skids.
- A relatively fast pitch with a slight curve in the opposite direction of the throwing arm.
- To hit with great power.
- Any person who commonly hits with great power, but sometimes used in reference to a child to boost their ego.
slugging average[edit]
- A measure of the power of a hitter, calculated as total bases divided by at bats. Often abbreviated as SLG or SA. Just as a "perfect" batting average would be 1.000 (read "one thousand") a "perfect" slugging average would be 4.000 (read "four thousand").
- An extended period when player or team is not performing well or up to expectations. A dry spell or drought.
small ball[edit]
- A strategy by which teams attempt to score runs using station-to-station, bunting and sacrifice plays; usually used in a situation where one run will either tie or win the game; manufacturing runs; close kin to inside baseball.
- A pitcher who "throws smoke" throws so hard that the batter is likely only to see the ball's smoke trail.
- When a play-by-play reporter exclaims "That ball was smoked!" he implies that it was hit so hard that all you could see of the ball is its (imaginary) smoke trail.
snow cone[edit]
- Descriptive of a catch made with the ball barely caught in the tip of the webbing. Variant on "ice cream cone".
soft hands[edit]
- A fielder's ability to cradle the ball well in his glove. Contrast hard hands.
soft tosser[edit]
- A pitcher who doesn't have a really fast fastball. "Jones, a soft tosser when compared to the Tigers' other hard throwers, struck out Posada, retired Cano on a soft fly, and got Damon to fly out."
solo home run[edit]
- A home run hit when there are no runners already on base. The batter circles the bases solo.
sophomore jinx[edit]
- The tendency for players to follow a good rookie season with a less-spectacular one. (This term is used outside the realm of baseball as well.) Two of the most notorious examples are Joe Charboneau and Mark Fidrych. The statistical term for the sophomore jinx is "regression to the mean".
- Left-hander, especially a pitcher. Most baseball stadiums are built so that home plate is in the west and the outfield is in the east, so that when the sun sets it is not in the batter's eye. Because of this, a left-handed pitcher's arm is always facing south when he faces the plate. Thus he has a "southpaw."
- Originally, according to OED, it meant the left hand itself (1828), then by extension to a left-handed pitcher (1891), then in non-baseball usage (referring to a cat, 1955); the final transition to a non-athletic left-handed person in general makes its print appearance in 1970.[4]
speed merchant[edit]
- A fast player, often collecting stolen bases, bunt singles and/or infield hits.
- A runner can "spike" an infielder by sliding into him and causing an injury with the spikes of his shoes.
- A spitball pitch in which the ball has been altered by the application of spit, petroleum jelly, or some other foreign substance.
- A fastball that breaks sharply toward the ground just before reaching the plate due to the pitcher's grip; his first two fingers are spread apart to put a downward spin on the ball. Also called a splitter or a forkball.
- A player's splits are his performance statistics broken down or split into categories such as batting average against right-handed vs. left-handed pitchers, in home games vs. away games, or in day games vs. night games. When statistics are split in such a way they may reveal patterns that allow a manager to use (perhaps to platoon) a player strategically where he can be most effective. Sabermetricians may use such splits to investigate patterns that explain overall performance, including topics such as whether a pitcher may have doctored the ball during home games.[5]
spray hitter[edit]
- A batter who hits line drives to all fields. Not a pull hitter.
Spring training[edit]
- In Major League Baseball, spring training consists of work-outs and exhibition games that precede the regular season. It serves the purpose of both auditioning players for final roster spots and giving players practice prior to competitive play. The managers and coaches use spring training to set their opening-day 25-man roster.
squeeze play[edit]
- A tactic used to attempt to score a runner from third on a bunt. There are two types of squeeze plays: suicide squeeze and safety squeeze. In a suicide squeeze, the runner takes off towards home plate as soon as the pitcher begins his throw toward home plate. In a safety squeeze, the runner waits until the batter makes contact with the ball before committing himself to try to reach home.
- A nubber.
starting pitcher[edit]
- The starting pitcher (or "starter") is the first pitcher in the game for each team. A starter is expected to pitch at least five innings, in contrast with relievers who often pitch just three, two or one or even fractional innings. In fact, by the scoring rules, a starter must complete five innings in order to qualify as the winning pitcher in the game, though he need face only a single batter to become the losing pitcher if his team immediately falls behind and stays behind for the remainder of the game.
- Oddly enough, this term can mean completely different things. It can be referred to as a close relative of inside baseball, where hit-and-runs and base-stealing are frequent. It can also mean its exact opposite, where a team takes fewer chances of getting thrown out on the bases by cutting down on steal attempts and taking the extra base on a hit; therefore, the team will maximize the number of runs scored on a homer.
- Statheads use statistical methods to analyze baseball game strategy as well as player and team performance. They use the tools of sabermetrics to analyze baseball. See Evolution of baseball player evaluation.
- Short for "statistics", the numbers generated by the game: runs, hits, errors, strikeouts, batting average, earned run average, fielding average, etc. Most of the numbers used by players and fans are not true mathematical statistics, but the term is in common usage.
stealing signs[edit]
- When a team that is at bat tries to see the sign the catcher is giving to the pitcher (indicating what type of pitch to throw), the team is said to be stealing signs. This may be done by a runner who is on base (typically second base) watching the catcher's signs to the pitcher and giving a signal of some kind to the batter. (To prevent this, the pitcher and catcher may change their signs when there is a runner on second base.) Sometimes a first-base or third-base coach might see a catcher's signs if the catcher isn't careful. In unusual cases, the signs may be read through binoculars by somebody sitting in the stands, perhaps in center field, and sending a signal to the hitter in some way.
- When a hitter is suspected of peeking to see how a catcher is setting up behind the plate as a clue to what pitch might be coming or what the intended location is, then the pitcher will usually send the hitter a message: stick it in his ear.
step up to the plate; (to) step up[edit]
- (idiomatic) To rise to an occasion in life. Refers to when a player must approach home plate to take a turn at batting. OED cites baseball usage in 1875, general usage in 1919.[6]
stick it in his ear[edit]
- "Stick it in his ear!" is a cry that that may come from fans in the stands, appealing to the home team pitcher to be aggressive (throw the ball at the opposing batter). The line is attributed originally, however, to Leo Durocher.
stolen base[edit]
- In baseball, a stolen base (or "steal") occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate. In baseball statistics, stolen bases are denoted by SB. If the catcher thwarts the stolen base by throwing the runner out, the event is recorded as caught stealing (CS). Also see uncontested steal.
stone fingers[edit]
- A player who misplays easy ground balls. Also see hard hands. Pittsburgh Pirates first-baseman Dick Stuart was given the label "Stone Fingers" (a reference to the James Bond movie (Goldfinger) as well as the nickname "Dr. Strangeglove" (a reference to the movie Dr. Strangelove).
- This term originally referred to a team's best starting pitcher, who would be called upon to stop a losing streak. Now it refers to the a team's top relief pitcher.
strand the runner[edit]
- To leave a runner on base, especially in scoring position, is to "strand the runner." This phrase is often used when a runner reaches base with no outs or one out but the rest of the offense fails to get him home. A lead-off hitter who hits a triple but does not score is one of most disappointing examples of stranding a runner. The odds favor his scoring in this situation. On average when a team has a runner on third with no outs, it scores 1.5 runs, and the team scores at least 1 run 86% of the time.[7]
- To stretch a hit is to take an additional base on a hit, typically by aggressive running. "Damon stretched that single to a double with his hustle." "Glaus got caught trying to stretch a double to a triple."
- To pitch from a stretch is to begin the pitching motion by facing sideways relative to home plate, raising one's arms at the elbow and bringing the glove hand and pitching hand together in a full stop, then hurling the ball toward the plate. This is the usual pitching motion when there are men on base, so that the pitcher can check on the runners before throwing home. Sometimes, however, pitchers use a stretch even when the bases are empty.
- When a batter swings at a pitch, but fails to hit the ball within the baselines or when a batter does not swing and the pitch is thrown within the strike zone, or when the ball is hit foul and the Strike Count is less than 2 (a batter cannot strike out on a foul ball, however he can fly Out)
strike em out/throw em out[edit]
- A double play in which a batter strikes out and the catcher then immediately throws out a baserunner trying to steal.
strike out (three strikes, you're out; a strike against you; he was born with two strikes against him, etc.)[edit]
- When the batter swings at and misses a pitch, or when the pitch crosses the strike zone without the batter swinging. A batter with three strikes is out and stops batting.
- (idiomatic) A failure or shortcoming. When a person has "gotten three strikes" and "struck out", they have failed completely. For example, the "three strikes laws" refer to more severe punishments for criminals with a third conviction. Someone seeking romance with another person may "strike out" and fail to impress on a first meeting. See also A swing and a miss.
strike out the side[edit]
- A pitcher is said to "strike out the side" when he retires all three batters in a half inning by striking them out, not necessarily in a row
strike zone[edit]
- An imaginary box used to call strikes (see image here). The Rules Book definition is that the strike zone "is that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level is a line at the hollow beneath the kneecap. The strike zone shall be determined from the batter's stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball." When, in the plate umpire's judgment, the ball passes through the strike zone and the batter does not swing, one strike is called (a called strike as opposed to a swinging strike).
- The formal definition of the upper limit of the strike zone is sometimes reduced to "the letters", i.e., the area of the uniform shirt where the team's name usually appears; or, as some plain-speaking types say, "the nipple line". (Taking the anatomical comparisons further, the ever-earthy Ted Williams used to describe certain good pitches to hit as being "at cock level"). (More genteel commentators usually describe this type of pitch as being "belt-high.")
- Despite the formal rules, umpires differ in the strike zones that they recognize. Major League Baseball has experimented in recent years with the QuesTec system, which uses laser light technology to standardize the zone and to measure umpires' personal strike zones. But balls and strikes are still called by umpires, not machines. Whether a pitch is a ball or a strike is typically the focal point of arguments during a game. The rules prohibit managers from leaving the dugout to protest ball-and-strike calls, the penalty for which is ejection.
struck out looking[edit]
- A batter called out on strikes without swinging on the third strike is said to have "struck out lookin'."
- Suppose a pitcher has three excellent pitches (fastball, slider, and change-up), a high-90 mph fastball, great command, excellent location, a rubber arm. Bound for stardom, right (assuming no injury)? Only if he has excellent stuff. A pitcher's "stuff" is an overall evaluation of how effective his pitches are; it is "good stuff" when the pitches are difficult to hit, and usually just "stuff" or sometimes even "lousy stuff" when the pitches are poor. Many factors, including location, velocity, movement, delivery, and intangibles like weather and rest, influence the quality of a pitcher's stuff on any given day.
- A pitcher who throws with such a severe sidearm motion that the pitch comes from below his waist, sometimes near the ground. (A submariner does not throw underhanded, as in fastpitch softball.) See submarine.
subway series[edit]
- When two teams from the same city or metropolitan area play a series of games, they are presumed to be so near to one another that they could take the subway to play at their opponent's stadium. Mets vs. Yankees would be (and is) called a subway series; a Cubs vs. White Sox series would be an "L" series; and a series between the Oakland A's and the San Francisco Giants would be (and was) the "BART" series. However, a series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim would not be a subway series, because there is no subway or other rail service between Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium of Anaheim (not even the fabled but fanciful line between "Anaheim, Azusa and Cuc...amonga").[8]
suicide squeeze[edit]
- A squeeze play in which the runner on third breaks for home on the pitch, so that, if the batter does not lay down a bunt, then the runner is an easy out (unless he steals home). Contrast this with the safety squeeze.
Summer Classic[edit]
- The Major League Baseball All-Star Game. These annual games pit the all-stars of the National League against the all-stars of the American League. A game designed only to acknowledge and showcase the achievements of the best players in each league. Since 2003 it has been a bit more important than an exhibition game, however, because the winning league gets home-field advantage in the World Series.
- To take all the games in a series between two teams, whether during the regular 162-game season or during the league championships or World Series. During the regular season, pairs of teams typically square off in several 3- or 4-game series at the home parks of each team. It is also thus possible for one team to sweep a 3- or 4-game series, the "home series" (all the games a team plays at its home field against another given team), the "road series," or the "season series" between two teams.
switch hitter[edit]
- A player who can hit from both sides of the plate, i.e., he bats both left-handed and right-handed. The reason many natural right-handers learn to either bat left-handed exclusively or to switch-hit, is to give them an advantage at the plate, due to (1) the fact that most pitchers (like most humans) are naturally right-handed and (2) it can boost their ability to hit for power. A right-handed pitcher's natural throwing motion tends to bring the ball "in" toward a left-hand batter, and "away" from a right-hand batter. Thus, a player who hits well in general, and about equally well either way, is considered an asset because he is not subject to platooning of left-hand vs. right-hand pitchers. Most, if not all, switch-hitters are natural right-handers.
- Some famous switch hitters were Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle. In contrast, there is the old joke told by Joe Garagiola, about a nameless switch-hitter who could bat "three ways: right-handed, left-handed... and seldom!"
- (slang) A bisexual p, according to the OED, 1960.[9]
Return to Appendix:Glossary of baseball
- ^ A recent example is in the analysis of Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers' home- and away-game stats to see whether they are consistent with the suspicion that he may be doctoring the ball in home games. See Nate Silver, "Comforts of home; Rogers better at Comerica, but is the success legit?" SportsIllustrated.com (October 23, 2006)[1].
- ^ Tangotiger, Sabremetrics 101: Run Expectancy Matrix, 1999-2002]
- ^ See "Jack Benny's Anaheim - April 2001," City of Anaheim history.[2]


text: All of these attractions will guarantee you a much-needed relaxation for your mind and body. Hotel "Moris" is a combination of home away from home with the comfort of Tricity best hotels. This family hotel offers single and double rooms, Lux (higher standard) and Studio (family rooms). Every room has a TV, telephone, bathroom with shower or bath equipped with towels and toiletries. Ttake advantage of the welcome kit provided with coffee, tea and mineral water. There is also a free WI-FI.


text:
And inside, numerous tiny corkers, all but one homemade, with my mom's little in progress ropes still attached.
Seth and Keats were just dying to get their hands on this little box. They have to wait until I have recorded every detail.
I got a very special package in the mail from my aunt today. This little box of old corkers was just one of the bits of magic it contained.


text:
From exploring Railroad Town to learning a trade to riding a horse to exploring the beauty of nature, Stuhr Museum's Summer Adventure classes offer students a chance to learn and experience all the prairie has to offer this summer. The catalogue is now online at www.stuhrmuseum.org.
Registration opens to Stuhr Museum members at 9 am on Tuesday, March 5th and to the general public at 9 am Tuesday, March 19th. Registrations are processed on a first come, first paid basis and can be done in person or by phone by calling (308) 385-5316 ext. 204 once registration opens. No registrations before March 5th will be taken.
This year's offerings include preschool classes, sporting adventures, horse classes, historic trades, handiwork, food programs, crafting workshops, science activities, classes based on books and classes based on historic events and eras. With dozens of classes for different age groups, the catalogue is well worth checking out. Classes run a week at a time and run from June 3 - July 22.
Feel free to share the catalogue with others who have children who would enjoy an adventure this summer. For more information log onto www.stuhrmuseum.org or call (308) 385-5316.


text:
Take the Easy Greek Mythology Quiz!
Show Off Your Knowledge of Ancient Greece!
Welcome to the first of my Greek Mythology Trivia Quizzes! Some of these quizzes are tough, and may stump even students and fans of Greek mythology (which makes them a fun way to study for tests).
However, this quiz is for everybody, even if you've learned your Greek mythology from The Lightning Thief, Disney or Xena. Be sure to browse the "mini-myths," art and other goodies following each quiz!
Greek Mythology Quizview quiz statistics
The Power of Twelve
What's with this twelve business, anyway?
Twelve labors of Hercules, twelve gods of Olympus, twelve signs of the Zodiac -- why 12? Why not 10?
The answer lies in the stars -- or rather, the moon! Ancient Mesopotamians figured out that there were twelve months in a year. Their method of dividing time and circles into twelve parts caught on, and was later adopted by the Greeks. They saw the number 12 as celestial ("heavenly") and important.
Finally, some modern scholars have noticed that you can count to 12 with one hand. Huh? We've got 5 fingers per hand! Yes, but try this: using the thumb of each hand, count finger bones of the other fingers. 1, 2, 3 on the pointer finger. 4, 5, 6 on the index finger. See?
So what were the Twelve Labors of Hercules? Here's two great webpages covering his exploits: [ Herakles on Perseus.com | Herakles on theoi.com ]
Kerberos (Cerberus) the Guard Dog of Hades
Hercules' best prank
Kerberos is the Greek name for this hound; Cerberus is Latin. He's a popular figure in Greek art and mythology, because he's so much fun to draw or describe. His job is to scare the dead into staying down in Hades, and to keep the living from intruding on the land of the dead.
Some stories say his three heads represent past, present and future. Like many figures of Greek myth, his coat has a fringe of snakes, scary animals that seem to have powers over life (they shed their skin and become young again) and death (lethal bites).
The last of Hercules' twelve labors was to bring up Kerberos from the underworld, symbolizing his transition to immortality. His taskmaster was his cousin Eurystheus. There are several amusing Greek vases depicting Eurystheus hiding in a pot after his cousin shows up with the ferocious beastie.
Who's the Fairest of Them All?
The Judgment of Paris
The prequel to the Trojan War in 500 words or less:
Eris the goddess of discord was annoyed. Peleus and Thetis, future parents of Achilles the great hero of the Trojan War, had not sent her an invitation. So she showed up at the reception like a bad fairy and tossed out a golden apple inscribed with the words, "To the fairest." Zeus, wise politician, knew better than to judge between the three contenders: Athena, Aphrodite and Hera. He had Hermes the messenger-god lead the three goddesses down to Paris, ladies' man, for his expert judgment.
Each of the goddesses promised him something. Dominion, whispered Hera. Victory in battle, vowed Athena. Aphrodite just flashed him and said, "I'll give you the hottest babe in the world." Naturally, Aphrodite got the apple.
Paris forgot to check the terms and conditions, however. The hottest babe was Helen, wife of powerful King Menelaus. Her abduction was the spark that ignited the Trojan War. Paris wouldn't give her back, and was thus caused the destruction of his city, his father, his brothers, and eventually him. Oops.
[Sources for this myth: various authors translated on theoi.com]
Everybody Must Get Stoned
At least until Perseus spoils the fun
Perseus' mother Danae was in big trouble: she'd been banished by her father after giving birth to a boy out of wedlock (not her fault; Zeus, as usual, was playing around). She washed up on an island ruled by King Polydektes. Unfortunately, he had the hots for Danae as well.
The king thought he would get rid of young Perseus by sending the aspiring hero on a quest to prove himself. His assignment: bring back the head of Medusa, a fearsome monster whose gaze turned anyone to stone who looked at her. Luckily for Perseus, his half-siblings Athena and Hermes were looking out for him. They loaned him winged sandals, a cap of invisibility, and various other goodies to help him on his quest, and advised him to look into his shield so as not to get petrified.
That worked. He lopped of Medusa's head and brought it back. When King Polydektes stupidly said, "Well, have you got it, then?" Perseus brought it out and petrified him.
[Ancient source for Perseus myth: Apollodorus 2.4 in translation]
Photo Gallery: Glimpses of Greece - From My Trip to GreeceClick thumbnail to view full-size
Oedipus Gets a Bum Rap
If his real story wasn't bad enough, Freud had to give him a complex
Oedipus will kill his father and marry his mother.
When his parents heard this terrible prophecy, they exposed their newborn son. A kind-hearted shepherd rescued the baby and passed it off to a friend in a neighboring kingdom. There the childless king and queen received Oedipus with joy, raising him as their own, never telling him he was adopted. So when he heard a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother, he fled to protect his parents from himself. On the road to Thebes, he was nearly run over by an elderly man in a chariot and killed him in self-defense.
Thebes was then being ravaged by a terrible monster, the sphinx, who would eat anyone that could not guess her riddle. (Can you?) Oedipus solved the riddle, drove the monster to kill herself, and married the grateful queen, recently widowed. The couple ruled Thebes happily until a plague swept through the kingdom.
Deeply worried for his people, Oedipus consulted oracles and prophets to learn why the gods were angry. He boasted that the fate of Thebes was in his hands, not the gods', and he would save them. Finally the truth came out: his pollution for his sins was the cause of divine punishment. The queen committed suicide. Oedipus put out his own eyes in self-loathing and banished himself.
In modern times, Freud named a complex after Oedipus, claiming that he'd done all that because he wanted to kill his father and marry his mother. But in the original story, Oedipus did everything he could to avoid his fate. He's actually a lot like Job, except that at first he does not have humility, and only after the awful truth comes out does he realize that there is no escaping god's will.
[Chief source for this myth: Sophocles' Oedipus in translation]
Affairs of Zeus - Making up for his castrated grandfather, maybe
Earth, Air, Water
The three senior Olympians
Threes and twelves -- Greeks do love their numbers.
In classical mythology, the three sons of Cronos divide up all parts of the world into respective dominions. Zeus is king of the gods, rules the sky and wilds a thunderbolt. Hades is lord of the underworld and the dead, and also of wealth, since minerals are delved from under the earth. Poseidon rules the sea.
At right is a cult statue of Poseidon that I photographed in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
Don't Look Back
Orpheus and Eurydice
Orpheus is the mythical founder of popular "mysteries" which promised a blessed afterlife for followers who emulate him. They purify themselves with vegetarianism, with special garments, and with prayer and ascetic practices. There are many stories about how Orpheus descended and returned from the land of the dead. In some versions, he succeeds in bringing Eurydice back!
However, late classical writers seized upon a tragic variant of the Orpheus myth. In this version, his journey to Hades ends in disaster. He uses the sweet music of his lyre to calm Kerberos and the fearsome beasts of the underworld. Even Hades and Persephone, king and queen of the dead, are moved by his music. They allow him to take Eurydice home if he does not look back. Orpheus nearly makes it to the surface, but he cannot hear her, cannot tell she's behind him, and looks over his shoulder. She vanishes like mist.
Right: "Orpheus" by Canova. Photo by Yair Haklai, CC.
Jason and Medea
The twit and the witch
Greek writers portray Jason as rather a sap. He takes a whole band of adventurers with him to the north shore of the Black Sea retrieve the Golden Fleece. There he seduces and gains the aid of the king's daughter Medea, granddaughter of the sun-god Helios.
She helps Jason slay the dragon guarding the Golden Fleece and guides him through various perils. He brings her home, then ditches her to marry another king's daughter as a stepping-stone to power. Medea avenges herself by sending the bride a poisoned gown. Then she kills her children by Jason (they would have been killed as bastards) and flies up to heaven on her grandfather's chariot.
Later writers have a field day portraying Medea as a sinister, terrifying villainess. Euripides' Medea is a more subtle drama that leaves you trying to decide whether she was a woman backed into a corner in a man's world or a psychopath.
Pandora: A Riddle for the Ages
What happened to hope?
Most people know the myth of Pandora, but there's a riddle buried in it which has no answer.
Pandora was yet another early Greek goddess who suffered a serious demotion in the archaic period. The early writer Hesiod told two stories about how the first woman, Pandora ("all-gifted"), was created by the gods to torment mankind.
She comes with a box containing all the world's ills. She does not know what's inside; she's simply been told not to open it. Naturally, she yields to temptation. Out fly disease, old age, and every other form of suffering. Just in time, she slams down the lid and traps Hope inside.
But wait. Does that mean she kept Hope away from us? Or saved it? My own thought is that this kind of hope is not what we now mean by hope; it's more of a concept of knowing the future, anticipation. Not knowing, we can still hope. But that's a stretch, and many have debated what this myth really means.
Not Too High, Not Too Low
The myth of Daedalus and Icarus
Daedalus the great architect and inventor is trapped on the island of Krete by King Minos, so he creates wings for himself and his son to fly away.
The Roman poet Ovid tells a poignant version of their story, describing young Icarus innocently playing with the feathers and the wax.
Daedalus instructs his son not to fly too low or too high. However, the boy forgets his father's instructions (of course) and flies too near the sun, melting the wax fastenings of his wings. He plummets into the sea.
Their names are Daidalos and Ikaros in Greek, but I love Ovid's poem, so I use their Latin names.
© 2009 Ellen Brundige
Guestbook for Greek Mythology Fans - How did you do?
I enjoyed this.
Last one is wrong, i got them all right but the last answer came back wrong. someone needs to refresh their memory (and it ain't me)
Hi, enjoyed your page. Took the quiz and the answer to #7 is wrong. Sky = Zeus, Sea = Poseidon, Underworld = Hades. Unless I misread the question.
Got only 8.. fun quiz!
12 out of 12. Thank you for the quiz. I enjoyed it.
Did much better with this one 10/12. But I see you call it the easy one, mmmm.
I like how you built your lens with the quiz first and then the answers.
9/12. And I knew better on one of them but I can't tell me anything. Fun.
That was fun. Got 10 out of 12 though : )
This was fun...thanks :)
I enjoyed that - well written and funny. Thanks
Got 67%... That was a fun quiz..and all the answers afterwards (why didn't I peek:-) was very informative and fun!!
That was a lot of fun, I enjoyed all the background info after the quiz.
fun quiz...
I fared so badly,
100% Yay! It's been a while since I've read any Greek mythology, but I got interested in it in third grade, so it kinda stuck.
I got 100% - but I admit that one was a lucky guess.
66% grrr
42% :)
34% only.....
I got 75%. It's been awhile since I've read anything about Greek Mythology, but this was a nice brush-up with the quiz and information.
Not bad at all - I thought I would be a disaster - but it turned out pretty decent - so nice! I love quizzes and this one was particularly interesting - thanks!
Need to brush up on mythology
50% not to good but I learned something so that's good.
Thanks for a fun and educational lens.
Wowsers, pretty cool, got 92% right... and my mythology classes were some 20 years ago... phew :-)
Hi lot of fun, and I learned a lot about Greek Mythology.
I Love these lenses I will have to do them all now
This is obviously a lens I must return to.... Thank you!
Love your lens, very interesting
Years and years and years ago, at about the age of eight, we learnt some Greek mythology at school with a book called "Favourite Greek Myths". I helped me more than I expected. :)
That was a wakeup call! I thought I was right on the money there, but stumbled slightly - thanks for putting this lens together to help unfog my memory!
I need to learn to read first and then take your quizzes, 50% only...always so well done!
Thank you for the information and fun
Interesting lens, I read "Anything is Possible" about Aesop, I like Greek mythology.
There is so much you can learn about Greek Mythology and it is fun to read!
Good quiz!
Awesome lens!
Another enjoyable lens!
Ah, I was hoping for a perfect score! Looks like I have a little Greek Mythology to brush up on!
Interesting lens, fascinating material.
83% - not bad for someone who hasn't thought about mythology for quit a while :+] Good quiz; interesting and attractive explanations, Thanks,
good lens...lots of information
Missed last one, nailed others!
Hi. I'm sure you are wrong on some of these. Herakles had twelve labors to do, but the king said he didn't complete one of them and so gave him another one to do, therefore he did 13 labors. You could also say Polyphemos could 'get you stoned', as he is famous for throwing large stones at Odysseys as he left the island.
ALL of your lenses are SO creative and beautifully formatted, love this greek mythology quiz and am a fan. Best to you from CC in St. Lou
Thanks for another fun and challenging quiz.
I did worst than i thought I would! Need some primer in Greek mythology:)
That quiz was really fun to take,
Thanks for the easier quiz.
Awesome information
Awesome I'm greek and it's nice to see that other people enjoy ancient greek mythology as much as I do.
i've always been a fan of greek myths - in fact, my night table reading material are all mythology related...
great lens - i never know about this kind of facts
Great lens, I enjoyed Greek in myths (adapted) as a kid, now they are infinte source of inspiration:)
I passed your quiz before I read the lens, woohoo!
Greek mythology always intrigues me
It looks like I need to study more. Thanks!
Not a bad quiz, good mind-bender
Ah. I didn't bomb this quiz! I love that you went over the answers. Great quiz lens.
8/10 - feeling better than I did on the Heroes quiz lol
great quiz
I love Greek mythology. I'll have to try some of the other quizzes as well.
Terrific lens, thanks for sharing
I love Greek mythology. Didn't really do well in the 2 quizzes I took but will be back to finish the rest in the series.
Lots of fun. Didn't do too badly. 10 for 12, then realized the answers were below. I could have cheated and got them all.
i really loved your test i got 100%
beautiful quizz :) enjoy it !!!!!
Got 8/10, so guess it wasn't "all Greek to me". I know, GROAN, bad pun. LOL!
Enjoyed it and got 90% - it's not the taking part that matters, it's the score!!! :-)
I love anything related to Greek Mythology. I love your lenses too. It would probably be easy to bless them all, but I picked this one to bless. Well done
actually had tons of fun taking this one! although i didn't do as well as i would have liked...
Great quiz. I took a world literature class in high school and Greek Mythology was one of the units. I didn't do too bad on the quiz, 8 out of 12. :) It was a lot of fun.
fun quiz and great lens. thanks.
Great quiz thanks
Loved it, I I managed 83% so I'm happy! yay, very interesting lens. Thanks
I love Greek mythology but I didn't do too good on this one. Looks like I need to hit the books again. =)
75% -- I'll take it! Perfect level of difficulty & inspires me to peek back into my kids' mythology books :)
I got 8. I LOVE the way your framed your questions in this quiz. It was very lyrical.
got 11 questions right. whew. not too bad. i enjoyed it.
I enjoyed the quiz, thank you.
If I hadn't second myself I would have done better than half.
I'm not even going to share my score because it was pretty low... okay, it was 20%! The graphic you've created for the quiz series is really cool. Any chance you'll be adding a tutorial on one of your lenses on how to create one like it? Squid Angel blessed in the meantime!
A Perfect Score, "Jason and Argonaunts" is one of my Favorite Classic Movies as well as other tales from that time period!! Of course Hercules is another!!
How about one wrong? Medusa got me with the"stoned" reference, but I went to college a long time ago. What a great idea to build this kind of encyclopedic series of quizzes. Smarty pants.
75% ~ sure had fun taking it too! Love all the info too. Awesome page
i don't remember much about greek mythology from school, but i didn't do to bad :D
I studied Greek mythology many moons ago in high school. I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention.
Great lens! This was a fun refresher course in some Greek mythology. Thanks for sharing!
Well, 70% isn't toooo bad. Back to school for me, though, I guess! LOL Thanks for a fun quiz! Fun information, too!
80% - much better. Well done me! Great lens - I love Greek mythology!
I love the way you phrased the questions! It makes it harder to cheat. Nicely done. 92%!!!
75% correct. Better on the "easy" one! :-) Fun lens series, Ellen. I love how you've got the background below.
10 out of 12.
10 of 12 correct. Well, this certainly beat the score I posted on another of your Greek mythology quizzes. :) Thumbs up.
Yay, perfect score! I love mythology! The questions were funny too!
kinda like it
I was going through the questions so fast, I though the subject of number 6 was Hercules, not Zeus. haha, got 11 out of 12 thanks to that mistake
8 out of 12, not good, not bad, I would say :)
Nice quiz, thank you!
im happy with my 8 out of 12
I did worst than expected! 8/12, one I did not read carefully, so lets say 9/12 shall we?:)


text:
Art Trail – Amanda Whittle Open Studio @ 81 Monkhams Avenue. IG8 0EX. (Sunday 14th October)
—————————————————————————————————————————————————- Amanda, a Mosaic artist works in her garden studio using a variety of materials including vintage china. Sunday 7th 12pm- 5pm and Sunday 14th 12pm- 5pm. (From 12 noon). Amanda organised the Art Trail and the Arts & Crafts fair on Saturday 6th Continue Reading … Full Details


text:
You can listen to it via the link or subscribe to their podcast on their main page.
First reaction of course was... "Do I really sound like that?" LOL
We talk a bit about my cosplaying and my cosplay photography. So if you haven't listened to me rant about either/or before, here's a chance. On the internet no less!
One thing I do have to give these ladies, their interview methods are quite unique. They invite me into a bed room and have me sit between them on a bed while they record me and ask questions.
Gee, that's not nerve racking or distracting AT ALL. Nope, not a single bit. ;-) So if they ever come up and ask to interview you, you unequivocally say YES!
Seriously, I had a blast and if you're crazy enough to listen to my voice, hit the link above. :D


text:
Researcher's 200-plus wild 'fairy' birds make their home at UCLA
UCLA researcher Melanie Barboni is the hummingbird whisperer. Los Angeles is loaded with hummingbirds year round and Melanie has attracted hundreds right outside her office window.
"They are, in every aspect, remarkable. They are tiny but fierce. They have so much personality, an amazing metabolism," Barboni said of the birds that drink 8 to 10 times their weight in nectar daily. "They are Mother Nature's best creation. … She was trying to make one tiny perfect jewel, and I think she got it perfectly right."
My late mother lived about ten miles west of UCLA and we had hummingbird feeders in her backyard. She was loaded with them and it was incredible to watch, year round. Here in Connecticut we only have one species, ruby-throated and they migrate so we only have them from late spring to early fall; they're getting read to fly south right now.
[via The Kid Should See This]


text:
We posted previously on our Maine Injury Lawyer Blog that teens are at high risk for tragic accidents during prom and graduation season. Now that Memorial Day has passed and summer has officially begun, teens continue to be at a high risk for Bangor car accidents as this season brings the 100 deadliest days for teen crashes.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving advises parents to set some rules during the 100 deadliest days to prevent what could be an avoidable accident. Portland car accident attorneys understand the devastation families go through when a teen driver is killed in a drunk driving or distracted driving accident.
Nationwide in 2009, about 3,000 teens between the ages of 15 and 19 were killed in car accidents. Nine of the 10 deadliest days for young drivers fall between the months of May and August. More than 350,000 teens nationally were also sent to an emergency room in 2009 for medical treatment of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash.
May is deemed National Youth Traffic Safety Month for a reason. Talking to teens about safe driving could help reduce the number of young driver accidents caused by drunk or distracted driving throughout the summer months.
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data for drivers between the ages of 15 and 20, from 1996 to 2006:
-The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day statistically showed 21 of the 25 deadliest days occurred between these holidays.
-June 14, July 3 and August 8 were the three days that reported the most fatal accidents.
-29 percent of all deaths occurred during the months of May, July and August, which are considered the deadliest months of the year for teens.
There is hope if parents have an open dialogue with their teen during the early stages of driving. MADD suggests that parents get involved in their teen's safety by enforcing driving rules. First, never allow them to drink and drive. Communicate the dangers and consequences of what can happen if they get behind the wheel while under the influence. When your teen gets their driver's license, limit the amount of time they drive at night, especially with other teen passengers in the car. Allow them to gain driving experience during late hours a little at a time. You should also ban the use of their cell phone while they are driving. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of teen accidents, so eliminate as many distractions as possible while they are behind the wheel.
If you have concerns about drunk driving in Maine, contact Maine MADD for assistance.
The car accident attorneys at Peter Thompson & Associates know the rights of victims who have been injured or killed in a drunk driving accident in Bangor, Portland and throughout Maine. Call for a consultation and advice at 1-800-804-2004.
More Blog Entries:
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to Reduce Car Accidents in Portland and Elsewhere, Maine Injury Lawyer Blog, April 14, 2011


text:
Soy Jar Candle
- Quick View
Scented Soy Jar Candle 200mlScented Soy Jar Candle 200ml
Scented Soy Jar Candle 200mlScented Soy Jar Candle 200ml
70mm diamater x 80mm height
Burn Time approx 30 hrs
Clean burning
Soy Wax Blend scented with top quality imported Fragrance Oil
Choose from the following options:
Mediterranean Fig & Olive
This fragrance is as complex as it is unique. Fresh Mediterranean fig and leafy olive branches, softened by gentle hints of amber and laid down on background notes of warm cedar.
Tuscan Tomato Leaf & Wild Basil
Beautiful and herbaceous with top notes of basil, grapefruit and orange, settling into a heart of tomato leaf. The base is cedarwood and patchouly.
Amber & Olibanum (Frankincense)
Olibanum or Frankincense as it is more well known as is characterised by a balsamic-spicy, slightly lemon fragrance with a conifer-like undertone while amber adds its sweet, woody notes.
Cashmere wood
Cashmere wood has base notes of cedarwood with a hint of musk and rounded off with the sweetness of amber and delicate vanilla.
African Skies
Elements of delicate pink pepper and pear accords move into hints of jasmine, orange blossom and soft floral tones. The fragrance is rounded off with sophisticated splashes of warm vanilla coffee and patchouli.
Mystical Forests
A mature fruity blend of cherry and almond greet you initially. These flow into oriental florals which are combined with sandalwood, tonka bean and feminine woody elements.
Field of Flowers
Playful light fruity notes of cassis nectar, blackcurrants and vanilla effortlessly enhance tones of freesia and fresh patchouli. These precious notes are bolstered with modern hints of Amberwood and powder musk.
Gift box and ribbon included


text:
Pulpcon Chairman Bob Gorton
PulpFest has learned that Bob Gorton, former chairman of Pulpcon, passed away on May 31. A retired mathematics professor at the University of Dayton, Bob was known for his dry sense of humor. He served as an important bridge between the lengthy term of Rusty Hevelin as Pulpcon chairman and the founding of PulpFest in 2009. A quiet man, Bob was the winner of the Lamont Award in 2002, presented at Pulpcon 31 in Dayton, Ohio. He will be missed.
(Rudolph Belarski painted the cover for the September 1934 issue of WINGS.)


text:
Are you a road warrior or a road worrier? Twenty years ago when I started traveling with dogs, I admit I fell into the latter category. How could I possibly visit friends across the country and make sure my dog was not left behind? Back then folks used to do a double take when I mentioned traveling with my dog. Today, we know better and we travel more frequently with Fido in tow.
In a 2011 survey by PetRelocation.com, 60 percent of pet owners traveled at least one time with their pet in 2010, and 93 percent of pet owners claimed they would go on at least one trip in 2011 with a pet. That's a lot of dogs on the road, considering there are over 78 million dogs in U.S. households.
So, apprehension be gone! Armed with this combo of time tested, off-the-beaten path dos and don'ts for holiday travel, worriers can become warriors with a few shakes of the tail. (Note: This list primarily applies to road travel, as I am personally opposed to flying dogs as cargo.)
Staples like a first aid kit, identification and vaccination records, and any medications Fido takes regularly are a given, but don't forget these other, less obvious things:
If your dog doesn't like car travel, you can try to change this. Assess road readiness with a five-minute trip around the block. Slowly increase the amount of time Rover spends in the car, making the destination worthwhile (i.e., a favorite park). Praise "getting there" with a treat upon arrival. Desensitizing and gradually acclimating a dog takes time and patience. A vet or animal behaviorist can help. My Dexter digs travel, so traveling in a car is second nature for my boy.
Is your dog easily startled by things that go bump in the night (like someone going to the bathroom in his own house)? Why scare Uncle Ned with barking and put your pooch under any undue stress when dog-friendly accommodations might be nearby? Ask if anyone has allergies to dogs prior to making holiday plans.
Do your homework and find a restraint system that works best for your dog's needs. For me, Dexter and I generally sit in the back seat, harnessed safely into our seat belts.
I found out recently that while Dexter is unhappy with thunderstorms at home, he is fine when they occur while traveling. If your dog normally wears something like a Thundershirt or requires the assistance of an anti-anxiety spray, pack those along just in case.
Nothing can ruin a holiday more than finding out your sister-in-law's dog doesn't play well with other dogs. Keep calm and prepare.
Does your dog need to relieve himself every few hours at home? Implement the same schedule when traveling. At each rest stop, make the experience the greatest thing in the world. As a friend once told me when I was training Dexter to pee outside, "Act like he just won Westminster every time he pees where he should." If pit stops are positive ones, Fido will want to please. Plus, you can get some fun bonding time in while on the road.
Pets are prone to accidents, theft, and even death when left unattended in a car. I recently discovered a product called Too Hot For Spot to monitor the temperature in my car. Additionally, ultraviolet rays are as harmful to pets as they are to humans, no matter the time of year. A veterinarian-recommended sun block and in-car sun shades will keep your dog safeguarded en route and during your stay.
Traveling with Fido takes a little planning, but if you travel with these tips in mind, it can be a safe, fun experience.
What's your favorite pet travel trip? Bark at us below!
Top Photo: Dog in car via Shutterstock.


text:
DIFX to Add Sunday Opening and Extend Daily Trading Hours
The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) said today it will add Sundays to its trading days and open earlier in the mornings. The moves will bring trading hours for investors more in line with those of other regional exchanges.
Beginning on November 17, trading from Monday-Friday will begin at 10:00 UAE time (06:00 GMT), one hour and 45 minutes earlier than the current opening of 11:45 UAE time (07:45 GMT). The closing time will remain at 17:00 (13:00 GMT).
Beginning on November 23, the exchange will open on Sundays for the first time, from 10:00 UAE time (06:00 GMT) to 14:00 UAE time (10:00) GMT.
Jeff Singer, Chief Executive of the DIFX, said: "The new timings move the DIFX closer to the trading times of other exchanges in the region. This is an important part of our commitment to facilitate access for regional investors to the opportunities on our market.
"The extended hours also increase the periods when international investors can access the exchange, which will support market activity on the DIFX."
The new trading hours will extend the DIFX"s overlap with the opening times of exchanges in Asia.


text:
The Healing Muse
The Healing Muse is the annual journal of literary and visual art published by SUNY Upstate Medical University's Center for Bioethics & Humanities. We welcome fiction, poetry, narratives, essays, memoirs and visual art, particularly but not exclusively focusing on themes of medicine, illness, disability and healing.
Have a question for the staff of The Healing Muse?
Call 315.464.8464 or email email@example.com
The Healing Muse (Vol. 20) Launch Party
Come join us for our Launch Party to celebrate...20 years of The Muse
WHERE: Zoom
If you wish to attend, you will need to register.
To register for the event, contact our Managing Editor, Andrea Musolino at firstname.lastname@example.com. She will send you the link.
Open to all
Cover art: Early Spring Dawn, by Karen J. Burns
Introducing Volume 19
An Interview with Deirdre Neilen
Editor Deirdre Neilen recently sat down with Amber Smith, host of HealthLink On Air, to discuss the new issue of The Muse. Published Fall 2019, the issue marks the journal's 19th year.
To listen to Deirdre's interview (originally aired, October 20, 2019), visit:
For an archive of past readings of selections from The Muse, see:
Come join us for our Launch Party to celebrate:
The Healing Muse (Vol. 19)
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Medical Alumni Auditorium (766 Irving Avenue)
Meet our writers, artists, and editors
***Light refreshments to follow reading***
Open to all
Order Volume 19 now! Details here
The Healing Muse / Round & Ripe & Wise Launch Party
Please join us!
Thursday, October 25, 2018
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Medical Alumni Auditorium (766 Irving Avenue)
Meet our writers, artists, and editors
***Light refreshments to follow reading***
Open to all
Announcing Round & Ripe & Wise !
B.A. St. Andrews, founding editor of The Healing Muse, was an accomplished poet. Before her untimely death in 2003, she published over 200 of her poems in leading magazines and literary and medical journals. This collection includes unpublished poems alongside ones familiar to her readers, as well as some of the art that inspired hers.
Each person who donated to, was featured in, or purchases The Healing Muse, Volume 18, will receive one complimentary copy of Round & Ripe & Wise. Additional copies can be purchased here.
Upcoming 2018/19 Readings
We will be having readings at:
Wells College, Auburn, NY
October 30th
Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn, NY
Ulysses Philomathic Library, Trumansburg, NY
Readings are free and open to the public.
Questions? Please email us at The Healing Muse : firstname.lastname@example.com
Join our email list: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Continuando con la navigazione accetti l'utilizzo dei cookie. Per maggiori informazioni consulta l'informativa sui cookie.
As far as tourist attractions go, the Costa del Sol's reputation is well-established. The superb beaches with numerous water sports offerings, the exceptional golf courses, the particularly family-friendly and convivial hotel scene, and the lively atmosphere typical of the Andalusian temperament, make it a destination of choice. The Costa del Sol is also the ideal starting point for exploring the region's wonderful inland areas and its outstanding cultural heritage.
Looking for cheap flights from Luxembourg to Malaga? Book Luxair direct flights to Malaga!


text:
Nothing says summertime like pretty lemon slices in a tall glass of sparkling water, the delicious crunch of a tasty fresh cucumber, or the sweet smell of summer rain on a warm afternoon. And who better than fashion designer Marc Jacobs to inspire and capture these simple pleasures in three new summer scents. And in nice big bottles to last the whole summer through!
Marc Jacobs Lemon by perfumer Stephen Nilsen, is a fresh and vibrant citrus made from pressed Italian lemon essence. The essences of crushed mint leaves, verbena, mandarin and honeysuckle make it zing and finally a little cotton musk, white vetiver, and amber smooth it down. Marc Jacobs Cucumber by perfumer Vera Vanore, treats us to a crisp summer delight. Its clean and refreshing lightness is as soothing as swinging in a hammock on a lazy afternoon. The scent opens with notes of watery cucumber, lotus leaf and cactus flower, and as the hammock sways, notes of linden blossom, blue tiger lily and Dutch freesia soothe. Final notes of frosted musk and blonde woods linger and envelope you like a soft afternoon breeze. Marc Jacobs Rain, by perfumer Laurent LeGeurnec, evokes a different kind of summer day and reminds us of those hot and hazy afternoons when the skies open up to a sudden rainfall and we quickly run for cover under the nearest roof. The notes of this fragrance start with after the rainfall, when the grass is sweet and wet, with notes of wild strawberry and Clementine zest. It then moves on to a tropical rain accord, passion flower, sunshine flower, and white orchid. Its lingering scents, like after any rainfall are woody notes of beech amber, tree moss, musk and teakwood.
Available: Amazon.com
Summer can be a time for love, for mystery and for luxury. Guerlain's Les Secrets De Sophie, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain combines them all with a feminine scent and presented in a limited edition trio of bottles designed by jewelry designer Sophie Levy. Pictured here is Les Secrets Poudres with the bottle trimmed in a delicate pink label, bow and atomizer, Les Secrets Noir is with black accessories and Les Secrets Nacres is adorned in pearly white. According to Sophie, the colors represent three moments in a day. The scent inside is an example that shows how the French perfumers excel at creating complex scents. It's boldly feminine, and opens with notes of sparkly citrus and flowery neroli, along with ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom. Middle notes bring in sweet violets which have a strong presence that's subtle at the same time. Like a pretty bracelet worn all day the base notes stay on the wrist with oriental notes of vanilla and tonka bean for warmth, white musk for sweetness and finally a touch of incense adds a dash of mystery.
Available: Bergdorf Goodman and fragrantica.com
Kohdo, the ancient Japanese art of incense appreciation is the inspiration for the new Lotus Blossom and Water Lily fragrance from Jo Malone. The fragrance, a vibrant citrus-y blend of mandarin, grapefruit, bergamot, blended with lotus blossom, freesia, jasmine, and honeysuckle that drifts into base notes of soft sandalwood, amber, temple incense and musk. The blend is meant to encourage energy making it a perfect daytime fragrance.
Limited Edition, available at Saks, Bergdorf Goodman and http://www.jomalone.com
If this year's budget is for a stay-cation, and not a vacation; your senses can still take a trip to France. From L'Occitane is Eau de Toilette with Lavender Essential Oil. Not only will this delightful scent transport you to a soft summer evening in Provence in one spritz, it's also 100% certified organic. Along with delightful lavender, it contains the scent of the wild flowers that you would gather while walking through the purple and violet colored fields. This soft scent is not too girly, though is sweet enough for a woman, yet fresh enough for a man to wear as well. So share nicely!
Available as of July 22 at L'Occitane stores and http://www.loccitane.com
Summer days may be filled with clean, fresh citrus-y scents, but the nights can a whole different scents-uality. From Victoria's Secret, Sexy Little Things Noir is a juicy floral of nectarine, red fruit, pear, bergamot and a little splash of sparkling citrus. As the night heats up, so do the notes of cattelaya orchid, jasmine petals, plum, muget and vanilla, and finally notes of golden amber, musk, sultry woods and Tonka bean last well past your bedtime.
The shapely black glass bottle with its retro bulb atomizer and silky tassel was inspired by the glamorous dames of the silver screen who sat at their dressing tables and used their perfumes to their fullest advantage.
Available: Victoria's Secret Stores and http://www.victoriassecret.com


text:
Matt Cooke0
Matt Cooke is the Google News Lab lead for the UK, Ireland and Nordics. The Google News Lab team is dedicated to working with publishers to provide training, discuss innovative partnerships and conduct experiments. Matt has been at Google for four years and recently led Google's UK election project and launched Europe's first News Lab Fellowship scheme.
Before working with Google, Matt spent eight years as a television reporter and producer at BBC News where he covered a range of stories including London's preparations for the 2012 Olympics, the Royal wedding and the 2010 UK election. Matt began his career as a student journalist for The Guardian.


text:
Page One
Australia/New Zealand
Middle East
News Sections:
Underwater Animals
News Pictures
Subscription Services:
Advertising Media Kit:
Contact the Editor:
Give Feedback
Submit Story
About UnderwaterTimes.com
Reference Desk
Europe Newswire
Most Read Stories for the Week
Guinness: India Park Home to World's Largest Crocodile; 23 Feet
World Exclusive! Monterey Bay Aquarium Great White Shark's Snout Ground to a Pulp
Surfer's Shark Attack Story: A Biting Tale at Florida's 'Shark Bite Capital of the World'
Scientists Report First Remote, Underwater Detection Of Harmful Algae, Toxins
Feeding Tigers: What Happens to a Whale Carcass at Sea
page 1
page 2
page 3
page 4
page 5
page 6
page 7
page 8
page 9
page 10
page 11
Japan Urged To Abandon Outdated Whaling Policy; 'The Industry Is Out Of Gas And Crashing'
London, England - Sep 30, 2011 19:44 EST
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is disappointed but not surprised that Japan's whaling fleet is reportedly planning a return to Antarctica later this year to kill more whales for its dying market. Following Japanese media reports today that whaling...
Scientists: Jellyfish On The Increase In The Mediterranean; 'Monitoring Jellyfish Is Not Easy'
Aberdeen, Scotland - Sep 29, 2011 13:49 EST
One of Europe's favorite holiday destinations - the Mediterranean - could be facing even more jellyfish outbreaks, according to a scientist who helped set up a citizen database to monitor the problem. Jellywatch - which encourages members of the public to...
Researchers Reveal How Global Warming Could Cause Animals To Shrink; 'Temperature-Size Rule'
London, England - Sep 27, 2011 13:13 EST
The way in which global warming causes many of the world's organisms to shrink has been revealed by new research from Queen Mary, University of London. Almost all cold-blooded organisms are affected by a phenomenon known as the 'temperature-size rule', which...
Scientists: Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles Cause Brain Injury In Fish
London, England - Sep 21, 2011 18:36 EST
The researchers subjected rainbow trout to titanium oxide nanoparticles which are widely used as a whitening agent in many products including paints, some personal care products, and with applications being considered for the food industry. They found that the particles...
Researchers: Floating Volcanic Rock Rafts 'Could Have Been Cradles Of Life'
Oxford, United Kingdom - Sep 13, 2011 21:48 EST
Floating rafts of volcanic pumice could have played a significant role in the origins of life on Earth, scientists from Oxford University and the University of Western Australia have suggested. The researchers, writing in the September issue of the journal Astrobiology,...
Underground For Millions Of Years, Blind Cave Fish Tell Time On Biological Clocks; 47 Hour 'Day'
Ferrara, Italy - Sep 6, 2011 20:02 EST
How do animals that have evolved for millions of years underground, completely isolated from the day-night cycle, still "know" what time it is? Does a normal circadian clock persist during evolution under constant darkness? A new study directly tackles these...
Researchers: Re-Emergence Of Salmon In The Thames 'Not From Restocking'
Exeter, Devon - Sep 2, 2011 16:54 EST
The recent returns of Atlantic salmon in the Thames are more likely to be a result of fish straying from nearby rivers rather than a consequence of expensive restocking efforts, according to new research by the University of Exeter. A team...
The Same Number Of Fishermen, But Less Salmon In Spanish Rivers; 'Exploitation Of The Populations Has Increased'
Oviedo, Spain - Aug 26, 2011 19:09 EST
"It's not that the salmon are biting less, there are less of them," explained Eva García Vázquez, lead author and Functional Biology researcher at the University of Oviedo (Spain). The study, published in Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, shows a...
BBC Set To Premiere 'The Woman Who Swims With Killer Whales', Detailing Dr. Ingrid Visser's Orca Research
London, England - Aug 23, 2011 09:37 EST
At seven meters long and weighing six tonnes, the Killer Whale is among the most feared creatures in the ocean – one of the few fierce enough to battle and beat sizeable sharks. Most would consider it madness to enter...
Social Behavior Can Make Predators Even Pickier; 'Dietary Conservatism Was Discovered Out Of The Blue'
Cardiff, U.K. - Aug 18, 2011 18:35 EST
Your greedy cat may turn up his nose at different food, but wild animals can be conservative when it comes to food choices too. And new research suggests that, in a group, even adventurous individuals can end up acting like...
Alien Deep: New Field Of Hydrothermal Vents Discovered Along The Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Cork, Ireland - Aug 4, 2011 18:13 EST
The Irish-led VENTuRE scientific expedition aboard the national research vessel RV Celtic Explorer has discovered a previously uncharted field of hydrothermal vents along the mid-Atlantic ridge – the first to be explored north of the Azores. The mission, led by...
Study Shows Small-Scale Fisheries' Impact On Marine Life; Level Of Turtle 'Bycatch' Surprisingly High
Exeter, UK - Jul 18, 2011 20:42 EST
Small-scale fisheries could pose a more serious threat to marine life than previously thought. Research led by the University of Exeter, published today (19 July) in the British Ecological Society's Journal of Applied Ecology, shows that tens of thousands of...
Underwater Antarctic Volcanoes Discovered In The Southern Ocean; 'There Is So Much That We Don't Understand'
Edinburgh, Scotland - Jul 15, 2011 19:17 EST
Scientists from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have discovered previously unknown volcanoes in the ocean waters around the remote South Sandwich Islands. Using ship-borne sea-floor mapping technology during research cruises onboard the RRS James Clark Ross, the scientists found 12 volcanoes...
Winner Announced For The IUCN's 2011 Underwater Photographer Of The Year Contest
Gland, Switzerland - Jul 15, 2011 18:59 EST
As part of the IUCN 2011 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest, IUCN received 132 photographs of exceptional quality and creativity. Congratulations to the three winners: William Goodwin, Andre Seale and Lill Haugen. The overall winner is William Goodwin, for his...
Group: Increased Protection Urgently Needed For Threatened Tunas; 'Marine Life And Jobs For Future Generations Are Both At Stake'
Gland, Switzerland - Jul 7, 2011 18:06 EST
For the first time, all species of scombrids (tunas, bonitos, mackerels and Spanish mackerels) and billfishes (swordfish and marlins) have been assessed for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Of the 61 known species, seven are classified in a...
Research: Artificial Iron Fertilization Would Significantly Impact Deep-Sea Ecosystems
Southampton, U.K. - Jul 6, 2011 18:42 EST
Geo-engineering schemes aimed at tackling global warming through artificial iron fertilization of the oceans would significantly affect deep-sea ecosystems, according to research involving scientists from the United Kingdom's National Oceanography Centre (NOC) as well as former Ocean and Earth Science...
Research: Antarctic Krill Help To Fertilize Southern Ocean With Iron; Seafloor Visits 'Common'
Cambridge, U.K. - Jul 5, 2011 19:04 EST
A new discovery reveals that the shrimp-like creature at the heart of the Antarctic food chain could play a key role in fertilizing the Southern Ocean with iron – stimulating the growth of phytoplankton (microscopic plant-like organisms). This process enhances...
Scotland: Sharkatag 2011 Results Reveal Tope Numbers Down And No Sign Of Cuckoo, Blonde Or Spotted Rays
Renfrewshire, Scotland - Jul 4, 2011 18:06 EST
Are Scottish tope shark stocks in decline and will we ever see any rays again? These are two of the questions facing Scottish fisheries managers following last weeks Sharkatag as, for the third year in a row, the numbers of...
170-Yr-Old Shipwrecked Beer Reveals No Live Yeast Cells, Seawater Contamination, 'Beautiful Pale Golden Color'
Otaniemi, Finland - Jun 27, 2011 18:20 EST
The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has examined one of five bottles of beer salvaged last summer by divers from the wreck of a ship that sank an estimated 170 years ago in the Åland Islands. The examination yielded...
Scientists: Plankton Species Makes First Known Migration From Pacific To Atlantic Via Pole; 'Brightly Flashing Warning Signals'
OOSTENDE, Belgium - Jun 26, 2011 17:38 EST
Some 800,000 years ago – about the time early human tribes were learning to make fire – a tiny species of plankton called Neodenticula seminae went extinct in the North Atlantic. Today, that microscopic plant has become an Atlantic resident again,...
Dixon Rings: 1940's Technology Could Help Today's Submariners Breathe Easier
London, England - Jun 22, 2011 18:24 EST
A UK engineering firm is helping to develop a way of keeping the air clean and safe in deep sea submarines. Croft Engineering Services is working with two of the country's leading universities to help create a chemical-free system of removing...
Shipwreck Salvage Company Confirms Ming Dynasty Porcelain Find Off Indonesia Coast Worth Millions
Madeira, Portugal - Jun 17, 2011 19:37 EST
Arqueonautas Worldwide, in direct cooperation with RM Discovery Inc. (RMD), confirms after successful completion of a marine archaeological reconnaissance operation, the recovery of the biggest ever found shipwreck cargo of Ming porcelain. The Chinese merchant ship from the time of...
Study: The Punishment Must Fit The Crime--Even For Hermaphroditic, Mucus-Eating Fish
London, England - Jun 15, 2011 19:54 EST
Telling your partner to watch her weight is not recommended-unless you're a male cleaner fish, reports a new study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Cleaner fish feed in male-female pairs by removing parasites from larger 'client' fish. While providing...
Deep Sea Mystery Solved: Copepods Share 'Diver's Weight Belt' Buoyancy Technique With Whales
Cambridge, U.K. - Jun 13, 2011 17:48 EST
A deep-sea mystery has been solved with the discovery that the tiny 3 mm long marine animals, eaten by herring, cod and mackerel, use the same buoyancy control as whales. Reporting this week in the journal Limnology and Oceanography, researchers from...
Researchers: Dolphins Use Double Sonar; 'We Humans Have A Lot To Learn From Dolphins'
Lund, Sweden - Jun 7, 2011 19:04 EST
Dolphins and porpoises use echolocation for hunting and orientation. By sending out high-frequency sound, known as ultrasound, dolphins can use the echoes to determine what type of object the sound beam has hit. Researchers from Sweden and the US have...
Record Smoothhound Sharks Caught Off Scottish Coast; 'Beyond My Wildest Dreams'
Renfrewshire, Scotland - Jun 6, 2011 18:09 EST
Two of the largest smoothhound ever seen in Scottish waters were recently tagged and released by members of the Scottish Shark Tagging Programme (SSTP) fishing off the coast of South-west Scotland. The anglers were fishing on-board a locally based charter...
No Joke: Ocean Acidification Leaves Clownfish Deaf To Predators; 'No Response' In 2050 And 2100 C02 Conditions
Bristol, UK - Jun 1, 2011 18:37 EST
Baby clownfish use hearing to detect and avoid predator-rich coral reefs during the daytime, but new research from the University of Bristol demonstrates that ocean acidification could threaten this crucial behavior within the next few decades. Since the Industrial Revolution, over...
Study: Mediterranean Sea Invaded By Alien Species; 'The World's Most Invaded Sea'
Gothenburg, Sweden - May 23, 2011 18:56 EST
More than 900 new alien species have been encountered in the coastal environments of the eastern Mediterranean Sea in recent decades, including the poisonous pufferfish. The invasion of alien species has had the consequence that the whole food chain is...
Scientists Discover Animal-Like Urea Cycle In Tiny Diatoms In The Ocean; 'Essentially Changes The Way We View Diatoms'
Paris, France - May 11, 2011 20:50 EST
Scientists have discovered that marine diatoms, tiny phytoplankton abundant in the sea, have an animal-like urea cycle, and that this cycle enables the diatoms to efficiently use carbon and nitrogen from their environment. The researchers, from the J. Craig Venter Institute...
Growing Seal 'Hooligan' Population Threatens Small-Scale Fishing; 'It Is Only Certain Seals Who Are Responsible For The Damage'
Gothenburg, Sweden - May 10, 2011 23:27 EST
Seals and the fishing industry compete for fish of all types – no matter whether it is salmon, whitefish, herring or cod. Seal-safe fishing gear is the most sustainable solution, and we need knowledge about the behavior of fish and...
CO2 Makes Life Difficult For Algae: Coccoliths Dissolve When Seawater Acidifies
fCopenhagen, Denmark - May 10, 2011 23:16 EST
The acidification of the world's oceans could have major consequences for the marine environment. New research shows that coccoliths, which are an important part of the marine environment, dissolve when seawater acidifies. Associate Professor Tue Hassenkam and colleagues at the...
Eat Your Anchovies: Fish Livers Contain Beneficial Fatty Acids
Almeria, Spain - Apr 28, 2011 15:27 EST
The fishing industry usually discards fish livers, but a team of researchers from the University of Almeria (Spain) has confirmed that they are a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to health. Anchovies are one of the...
Through Unique Eyes, Box Jellyfish Look Out To The World Above The Water
Copenhagen, Denmark - Apr 28, 2011 14:49 EST
Box jellyfish may seem like rather simple creatures, but in fact their visual system is anything but. They've got no fewer than 24 eyes of four different kinds. Now, researchers reporting online on April 28 in Current Biology, a Cell...
Putting A Price On Sea Fish: Study Says Commercial Fishing Rights Lead To More Sustainable Fishing Methods
Gothenburg, Sweden - Apr 19, 2011 18:56 EST
Håkan Eggert's studies from Iceland and the Gullmar fjord on the Swedish west coast, reveal that when commercial fishermen are given fishing rights they voluntarily choose more sustainable fishing methods and earn far more. His research at the University of...
Researchers: Pumping Oxygenated Water Down To A Depth Of 120 Meters Can Save The Baltic Sea
Gothenburg, Sweden - Apr 18, 2011 19:43 EST
Scientists have shown that oxygenation can bring dead sea bottoms to life. This creates the necessary conditions for the establishment of new ecosystems that enable nature itself to deal with eutrophication. By conducting pilot studies in two fjords in Sweden,...
Rowing Expedition To Use First Miniature Sensors To Measure The Temperature Of The World's Oceans
Swanton Morley, UK - Apr 15, 2011 16:45 EST
The first miniature sensors designed to measure saltiness and temperature across the world's oceans will be put in use later this week on an ambitious expedition. A four-man team of officers from Swanton Morley, UK, will set off to row 3,100...
The Day After Tomorrow: Icy Meltwater Pooling In Arctic Ocean Becomes A Wild Card In Climate Change Scenarios
OOSTENDE, Belgium - Apr 5, 2011 17:27 EST
A massive, growing pool of icy meltwater in the Arctic Ocean is a wild card in future climate scenarios, European researchers said today. Estimated in 2009 at more than 7,500 cubic km – twice the volume of Africa's Lake Victoria...
Scientists: Arctic Ocean Has Become Less Salty, More Unstable
Bremerhaven, Germany - Mar 29, 2011 16:32 EST
The freshwater content of the upper Arctic Ocean has increased by about 20 percent since the 1990s. This corresponds to a rise of approximately 8,400 cubic kilometers and has the same magnitude as the volume of freshwater annually exported on...
Lab Records Sounds Of March 11 Japan Earthquake And Aftershocks From Underwater Observatories
Barcelona, Spain - Mar 23, 2011 11:04 EST
The Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics (LAB), a unit of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), directed by Professor Michel André, has recorded the sound of the earthquake that shook Japan on Friday, March 11. The recording, now available online, was...
Study: Shallow-Water Shrimp Tolerates Deep-Sea Conditions; 'Probably Inherited From An Ancestral Species'
Southampton, U.K. - Mar 10, 2011 13:57 EST
By studying the tolerance of marine invertebrates to a wide range of temperature and pressure, scientists are beginning to understand how shallow-water species could have colonized the ocean depths. Scientists believe that climate changes at various at various times during Earth's...
page 1
page 2
page 3
page 4
page 5
page 6
page 7
page 8
page 9
page 10
page 11
Privacy Policy
© Copyright 2020
UnderwaterTimes.com. All rights reserved


text:
Powerhouse Internet Marketing has announced the launch of their new web analytics service. This web service has the possibility to swiftly and efficiently enhance any company's internet marketing strategy.
Analytics is thought of as the calculated collection of computer data with the intention of measuring and analyzing information to increase website traffic and accomplish marketing objectives. Analytics is thought of as the calculated collection of computer data with the intention of measuring and analyzing information to increase website traffic and accomplish marketing objectives. Considering the large sum of money squandered every year on marketing and advertising which does not generate predicted results, one cannot challenge the truth that analytics is required to boost return on investment of marketing investment. The instant results provided by web analytics allow them to enhance results quickly and consequently, become one of the big names of Internet Marketing in Toronto.
As one of the big firms of Internet marketing in Toronto, Powerhouse collects data using two main methods such as Log files and Page Tagging. In log files, computer machines produce marketing data in detail breaking up the user's information while visiting any website. Page tagging method employs a service to add page tags to every single page.
The major benefits of this new service include learning the demographics of the target market which will help to find different ways to market to them, calculating the amount of client drop-offs at any given phase in the cycle helps in identifying if there are any changes needed to accomplish conversion rate optimization and improving different aspects of the advertising campaign so as to improve overall results.
The constant problem that management executives and technical advisors seem to face is with modifying their online profile. Staying on top of all the latest technological advancements is very important to achieve success and hold a strong position in the industry. Using this service, companies can make strategic choices to their marketing efforts and be confident of the success that they will achieve.
Powerhouse Internet Marketing began conducting business in early 2005 and has recently grown to be among the frontrunners in Internet Marketing in Toronto for small, big as well as multi-national corporations all across the globe. This Internet Marketing Company is based in Toronto, Canada and has another business office in New York. The staff at Powerhouse has been provided with training and has the knowledge to offer their clients with world class service. Apart from web Analytics service, Powerhouse also offers Pay per Click advertising, Conversion Rate Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Website design and shopping cart development.
Contact :-
Justin Crabbe
Powerhouse Internet Marketing
18883068259 2211