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Bowling Tips for Beginners
Just starting out in the world of bowling? Then I welcome you to a fun and exciting arena of participating in such a sport that you can truly enjoy with anybody whether you're looking to find a hobby, fill in a weekly outing schedule or even consider jumping headlong into as a career.
There are many differing factors that go into the game of bowling that may be very easily overlooked by the typical beginner. First off, there is the whole mental game that you must recognize and hone as part of your overall game.
Sure, you can ignore this aspect once in a while if you're just out ot have a good time, but if you're looking really improve your game and consider jumping into a competitive arena, such as a bowling league, overlooking the mental aspect will be first mistake that will be the hardest to recover from.
We'll cover the physical aspect of the game here, but again, don't forget to focus on that mental game just as often as that's where the real game is managed.
First off, every bowler should start out learning to master some basic points of courtesy. Keep in mind that there are more than likely going to be other bowlers around, so offer some respect to them just as you'd like that same respect offered to you. If you become "that guy/girl" that fails to play by the unwritten code of bowling, it will only add some serious negative rep to you and your game.
Don't Be Intimidated: When you first enter into a bowling alley as a beginner, you may experience a bit of a "culture" shock due in part that the bowling community is sometimes a close-knit group of individuals with their own language. You may start hearing some new terms and phrases that may be gibberish to you and you may also notice some really good bowlers. You're there to have fun and learn at the same time, we all started out somewhere so don't be afraid to take it all in.
Find a Bowling Ball that Fits: If you don't have your own bowling ball already, bowling alley's typically have some that you can use, called "house balls". These are generally designed for beginners and do not have anything fancy done to them as far as drilling goes, but make sure you find a bowling ball that fits your fingers snugly enough to where they do not get stuck, holes that are not to large and the weight of the bowling ball is easy enough to manage.
Bowling Shoes: First and foremost, although you may cringe at the thought of wearing bowling shoes in public and may fear causing a mass seizure amongst other bowlers, not every bowling shoe is made the same. Rental shoes may appear a bit "different", but they are a necessity unless you have purchased your own pair. Much like regular shoes, ensure that the bowling shoes fit well and that the sliding surface is clean and free of debris.
Respect Your Fellow Bowlers: Before you go too far out on your own, remember these basic rules of bowling courtesy. There are some "unwritten" rules of the lanes that you should be aware of, so so your research and if you're not sure, just ask…we'd rather have some of the new players ask the questions rather than not, and end up causing tension.
Find Your Style (Delivery): Contrary to popular belief, bowling is not really a game of "chance" as far as simply rolling a ball sixty feet down a lane as hard and as fast as possible. Fine tune your delivery in how you being your approach, match up your timing with the swing of the ball and finally, when and how to release the ball for maximum efficiency.
HAVE FUN: Unless you're planning to be the next Professional Bowler's Tour champion, and even then you should still be having fun, learning the game of bowling should be just as fun as it is playing the game. Sure, go for the bragging rights by smearing your friend's up and down the alley, but keep it respectable and fun for you and the rest of the folks playing as well.
Bowling is truly a game that can be enjoyed by just about any level and age group…although I don't recommend getting junior acquainted with that 16 pound bowling ball while he's still in the stroller. Nevertheless, I've bowled with children as young as my own five year old, and with fellow league players well into their nineties!
How to Keep Score in Bowling
Although it's very commonplace that just about every house you go to has fully automated scoring systems, it isn't a bad idea to understand how to manually keep score of your bowling game. You can use this knowledge in forecasting a potential final score, or better your trash talking when your buddy is about to lose the game even before you throw your last frame. In this tip, I'll cover the basics of how to manually keep score of your bowling game.
The Score Sheet
As seen in the example score sheet above, one individual bowling game is made up of ten frames. A single frame offers two attempts for the bowler to clear all of the pins. If a strike is made on the first attempt, the second shot is not offered and either the next frame is cycled, or the next bowler in line is up.
The highest possible score a bowler can generate in a single game is "300″, which is called, a "perfect game" and includes twelve total strikes in the game. Yes, there are ten frames, but the tenth and final frame didn't want to be normal and that is covered further on below (The Tenth Frame).
Since the object of the game is to finish off with the high score, we obviously want as many strikes as possible during the game, but don't be upset if you never hit that perfect game, many of today's pros haven't either.
Before the game begins, write out the name (or initials) of the bowlers on each line to the far left of the sheet as to identify which bowler is in line to go next and to keep the scores organized. When ready, start the game and let 'er rip.
Each frame allows for two attempts to knock down as many pins as possible, after the first shot is made, count the number of pins that have fallen and mark that number in the frame box to the left of the smaller box in the upper right hand corner. After the second shot is made (and there are still pins left standing), mark the number of fallen pins inside the smaller box in the upper right hand corner. Add these two numbers together, and that is the final score for that frame.
If a strike is thrown on the first attempt, mark the frame with an 'X' in the smaller box in the upper right hand corner of the frame box. Strikes are to be scored by waiting for the result of the next two shots, so we are not ready to put in an actual number just yet. If the next two shots happen to be strikes, we would score the firstframe with '30′, since each strike is worth ten points. Now, where it can seem confusing is that each frame that has a strike also includes the score of the next two shots. As a result of this, it may appear that the bowler many not have an actual score for two or three frames.
If a spare is thrown on the second attempt, mark the frame with a slash, '/' in the smaller box in the upper right hand corner of the frame box. Spares are worth ten points, plus the outcome of the next shot. After the next shot is made, include the number of fallen pins plus the ten points from the previous spare in the score of the previous frame.
Other situations that may arise to be aware of are "splits" and "fouls". If a split is thrown, the number of fallen pins are to be marked in normal fashion, but is to be enclosed within a circle as to represent the split condition. If a foul occurs, (when the bowler's foot ends up over the line between the approach and the bowling surface), any pins that do fall are not to be counted and an 'F' is to be placed in the scoring location, depending on if the throw was the first or second shot in the frame. Keep in mind, however, that a foul does not necessarily forfeit the entire frame…so if the first attempt is fouled yet, the second attemp is a legit score, any pins knocked down on the second attempt may be counted for the frame's total score.
Remember, the tenth and final frame is a bit out of the ordinary, as seen in the score sheet example image above, there are three potential opportunities for scoring.
The Tenth Frame
One of the most exciting, or frustrating, aspects of a bowling game is the tenth frame. There have been many nail-biting endings to some intense tournaments that have made or destroyed dreams in the world of professional bowling, or to gain bragging rights during home leagues, or nights out with friends.
What makes the tench frame so hyped up? The desire to put the final nail in the coffin of the game by throwing the elusive "turkey" to finish off the game. There is an adrenaline rush when that first strike is thrown in the frame, opening the door for two more climactic, earth jarring strikes that can send your opponent home in ruins…as long as they're not your ride home, as well.
Handing the tenth frame should be handled much like any other frame in your game, the main difference is how the frame is scored, more than anything else. As mentioned above, the tenth frame potentially offers three scoring opportunities. There are several different scenarios to consider for the tenth frame, so let's dive in and take a look at what you can expect.
Strike in the Tenth Frame
The most coveted game finisher in the tenth frame is to hit all three shots as strikes, also known as a "turkey". When the first attempt thrown lands a strike, the bowler is offered two more shots. If the next two shots are indeed strikes, then the bowler has achieved a "strike-out".
Spare in the Tenth Frame
When the first attempt of the tenth frame fails to being a strike, much like any other frame, the bowler is offered a second attempt to deliver a spare. If the spare converts, the bowler is offered the third attempt to finish up the game with whatever number of pins fall in the last throw.
Open Tenth Frame
If the bowler is unable to convert a strike or a spare in the tenth frame, they are not offered the third attempt in the frame and may only use the first and/or second scores in the frame. In other words, if a spare opportunity is missed on the second attempt, then the third opportunity in the frame is lost and the game is over.
Aiming for Accuracy
When you're staring down your target, calming your body and mind as you prepare to throw the next strike…what are you aiming for, exactly? Are you taking aim against the pins that are at least a distant sixty feet away? Were you a sniper in a previous life???
Bowling offers, if nothing else, an extremely wide variety of methods, strategies and styles in chasing the almighty pin-fall counts. When attempting to gain focus on your overall delivery, it may sometimes feel as though it's just you and the pins with some wood lying there between here and there.
Luckily, there's a lot more if you happen to look down just a bit. You may have noticed that there are some marks on the lane including a series of dots and some arrows. Those aren't just there for decoration, my friend…those, are your secret weapons when it comes to aiming your bowling ball toward its goal.
Pin Bowling vs. Spot Bowling
When starting out, it may seem that the best approach when trying to knock down any target, is to aim for the main target itself. Not to say that this approach isn't worthwhile, but it's not very efficient if you can shorten the length of your target. Clear as mud, yet?
No, I'm not asking you to break the rules and begin your approach half-way down the lane. Rather, I'm asking you to aim at the marks on the lane instead of the pins. By doing so, as you learn your style and your bowling ball's trajectory, you can essentially predict where the ball will travel and finally end up if you aim for a shorter target.
Pin Bowling
Pin Bowling may be defined as taking aim on the actual pins as you prepare for and begin your approach and delivery. While focusing on the pins themselves, you are attempting to plot the course of your bowling ball the full sixty plus feet from the point of release.
One of the most common issues with Pin Bowling is, if you start making adjustments, it's a bit difficult to "'mark" where you have actually made those adjustments as again, your target is quite some distance from you. That alone, makes it a bit challenging to "nail" the sweet spot and find your consistency.
Spot Bowling
Spot bowling consists of locating and aiming for a mark on the lane, rather than the actual pins. Whether you choose to aim for the set of dots just before the foul line, or the series of arrows 15ft into the lane, these targets a lot closer to aim for than the sixty foot target if you're using the pins.
With spot bowling, adjustments that may be required can be made on the actual marks, or "spots", on the lane making it easier to tweak your aim and your overall delivery. For example, the diagram above is actually very similar to my bowling trajectory and by aiming my ball at the arrows, it is much easier for me to adjust my aim if I'm not hitting the pocket as consistently as I would like.
If I end up making contact with the pins a bit high (hitting too much of the headpin than the pocket), I know that I can switch my aim to about two boards to the right of the arrow or move my feet over a board or two to the left during setup. If I was Pin Bowling, it would be much more difficult to gauge exactly where to aim if I simply went off pin location.
Keep Changing Conditions in Mind
The lanes are forever changing whether that be due to the inevitable breakdown of the oil in the lanes or other uncontrollable factors. Even if you finally find that sweet spot, it's not guaranteed to be there for the next throw so you must be prepared to continuously adjust your aiming and positioning. Don't get lazy and assume that one strike in one location will bring you a perfect game as long as you stay there.
Most Common Bowling Terms
To conclude this post, here is a list of some of the most popular bowling terms that you must keep in your arsenal.
The space before the foul line, approximately 15 feet. Can also refer to the steps the bowler takes before delivering the ball over the foul line.
Back-Up Ball
A ball thrown by a right-handed bowler that hooks left-to-right instead of right-to-left. If thrown by a left-hander, a back-up ball breaks right-to-left.
The last 15–20 feet of the lane, where the ball is supposed to develop the most friction (due to lack of oil) and hook into the pocket.
Always preceded by a number from three to eleven, denoting a string of consecutive strikes. (e.g., "six-bagger")
The 7-10 split, considered one of the most difficult to convert. Also known as the fence posts or goal posts.
Beer Frame
In team play, the only bowler on the team not to strike in a given frame must buy a beer for his teammates. Many teams will consider a split conversion as "Strike" for a Beer Frame. Also known as coke frame when people not of drinking age are involved.
BFO
Beer Frame Opportunity: This is when three of the first four bowlers of a five man team have struck before the anchor man's turn such that if he strikes it well be a beer frame. If all four have struck then the anchor must strike to prevent the Beer Frame, therefore also BFO.
A very hard split to convert, this leaves pins 4-6-7-10.
Blocked Lane
Most bowling associations allow a "crown" of heavier oil on the middle lane boards to handle the heavier ball traffic. On a blocked lane, however, the difference in oil volumes on the middle lane boards versus outer lane boards can be severe enough to present a wider target area for the bowler. A missed shot to the middle of the bowler's target can slide on the heavier oil and not cross over, while a missed shot to the outside catches the drier boards and still hooks into the pocket.
Bowling Establishment
A facility where bowling is played. Other names include bowling house, and the more common bowling alley.
A throw that results from the ball hitting the opposite "pocket" from the bowler's normal handedness, i.e., a right-handed bowler rolls the ball but it crosses over and hits the 1 and 2 pins first, or a left-handed bowler crosses over to hit the 1-3. This may also be referred to as Jersey in the New York City area. This may also be referred to as Windsor in the Metro Detroit area.
A condition where a good shot (or even a less-than-perfect shot) rolled into the pocket results in a strike.
Carry-down
A condition where oil from the front of the lane is transferred farther down the lane than desired, usually due to excessive ball traffic in the same area of the lane. This condition can cause the ball to "slide" in the area of the lane the bowler would desire it to hook.
A term meaning 3 spares in a row. (Derived from the term "turkey" for three strikes in a row.)
An open frame where the front pin of a combination consisting of two or more adjacent pins is struck in the middle and neither the ball nor front pin takes out any other pins of the spare. (Example: The ball striking the middle of the 2-pin in a 2-4-7 combination, and leaving the 4-7 pins, is considered a chop.)
Located on either side of the lane to catch an errant throw. A ball that lands in the channel scores zero (0) points for that roll, even if the ball bounces out and knocks down pins. This is the official term used in the rules of bowling, whereas gutter is more widely used by bowlers.
Cheesy Cakes
Lanes on which strikes are relatively easy. May also be referred to as a "cake shot".
Clean Game
A single game of bowling where the player has a mark (spare or strike) in all ten frames.
Refers to four strikes in a row, a reference to the 4-leaf clover.
Another word for a spare, often preceded by the number(s) of the pins left before shooting the spare. (Example: "3-6-10 conversion".)
Refers to the number of pins knocked down on a given shot, particularly after a mark in the prior frame.
A bowler known for rolling the ball with extreme revolutions, making it hook more.
When a bowler releases his ball in such a way that it lands far down the lane; nearly to the marks. (See "Loft".)
Two strikes in a row during a single bowling game.
Term used for a pin that lies on either the lane surface or in the channel, and is out of reach of the pin sweeping mechanism. The rules of ten-pin bowling require all dead wood to be removed before the next ball is thrown.
Dutch 200
A game where the scoring consists of alternating strikes and spares, which will result in a score of exactly 200 points.
Fill Ball
The bonus ball earned for getting a spare or two strikes in the tenth frame. So named because it "fills" the third and last tenth frame box on the scoresheet.
Leaving just the 10 pin after the first shot, while the 6 pin lays in the gutter instead of flying around the 10 pin (as with a Ringing 10). For a left-hander, the equivalent is the "Flat 7″.
Any pre-game ritual that is religiously practiced before bowling, such as eating in the same restaurant or wearing the same socks.
A shot where the bowler's foot crosses the "foul line" at the end of the approach (and start of the lane), which often results in a light and/or buzzer being triggered. A foul also occurs when any part of the bowler's body touches the lane beyond the foul line, whether or not the foul light or buzzer is triggered. A foul counts zero for the ball roll in which it occurs, regardless of how many pins are knocked down. Crossing the foul line only results in a foul if the bowler releases the ball. In "lowest-score-wins" fun-games, a foul results in a strike.
Foundation Frame
The 9th frame. The 9th frame is thought to be the frame the 10th frame is built on, allowing the maximum scoring reward if one were to fill the 10th frame with three strikes.
A single turn for a bowler, constituting one or two rolls, depending on pinfall.
Front (#)
Getting strikes in a given number of frames, starting with Frame 1. For example, a bowler striking in Frames 1–6 is said to have the Front 6.
Fry Frame
In team play, the only bowler on the team not to pick up a spare in a given frame must buy French fries or an appetizer platter for his teammates. Variant of the beer frame.
Full Murray
Refers to a bowler leaving the 5-7-10.
Go Bland
The start of a new game.
(Go) off the sheet
To end a game with many consecutive strikes. ("He can go off the sheet for a 259 game." See "Strike out" (below); comes from long ago when bowling was scored on paper.)
Grandma's Teeth
The 4-7-9-10 or 6-7-8-10 split.
The 4-6-7-8-10 or 4-6-7-9-10 split. Also known as a cathedral.
Synonymous with channel.
Officially, in junior bowling, it is the name of an award given by the United States Bowling Congress when the bowler rolls two strikes in a row during a single bowling game. Unofficially, it is a term made up by ESPN announcer Rob Stone to mean four strikes in a row in a single game. Not a bowler himself, he wondered why there was no name for four strikes in a row when there's one for three (turkey), and coined the term without knowing that it meant something else.
Harkrider
The type of delivery in which the bowler seems to bounce his ball at the foul line upon release, as in dribbling a basketball.
The 1-pin. In a full setup, this is ideally the first pin that the ball will hit.
Heavy or High shot
A shot that hits more of the head pin than desired, often resulting in a split.
Four strikes in a row during a single bowling game.
Hook: Rolling the ball with enough side-spin to make the ball curve as it rolls toward the pins.
Ice and Rug
A term used to describe the typical oil pattern on a bowling lane. The first 40–45 feet of the lane are oiled, providing the "ice" upon which the ball is supposed to spin and skid. The last 15–20 feet are the "rug" where the ball generates friction and hooks.
Light shot:
A shot that rolls into the pocket, but is closer to the 3-pin (or 2-pin for a left-hander) than the head pin.
A nickname for the 5-7-10 split. (See "Full Murray".) Also known as a "sour apple".
The path that a bowling ball takes down the lane. Also can be used to describe one game of bowling, as it takes up one "line" on a scoresheet.
Refers to the time and distance that a thrown bowling ball travels in the air before contacting the lane surface. While some loft is considered necessary to get the ball to skid down the lane before starting to hook, excessive loft (e.g., beyond the arrow marks on the lane) is often frowned upon by the bowling community and bowling alley employees because of the potential damage to the lanes—especially lanes that are still made of wood.
A spare or a strike.
A pin that goes across the width of the pin deck and knocks down another pin or pins, resulting in a strike. Also known as a birddog, scout, shrapnel, or rogue pin.
The conditioner used in the front two-thirds of the lane, which allows the ball with side-spin to roll the necessary distance down the lane before it starts to generate friction and hook.
Any frame in which a strike or spare was not made.
Getting all 12 strikes possible in a game, resulting in a score of 300.
The ten "targets" at the far end of the lane that a bowler attempts to knock down by rolling a ball at them.
The ideal place for the ball to hit the pins in order to maximize strike potential. The pocket for a right-hander is between the 1 and 3 pins (1 and 2 pins for a left-hander).
Power Stroker
A bowler who combines the high hooking power of a cranker with the smooth delivery and timing of a stroker. Power Stroking is a form of "tweening", meaning the form lies somewhere in between cranking and stroking.
Ringing 10
The situation where the result appears to be a strike, but a pin (usually the 6) flies around the 10 pin without knocking it over, leaving a pin-count of 9. For a left-hander, the equivalent is the "Ringing 7″.
A set of full bowling games, usually three, in league play.
Shadow Bowling
Bowling without pins. Shadow bowling is done during practice, or during warm-up before a competition. Eliminating re-racking of the pins speeds up the rotation of bowlers on a lane. It also helps the bowler place more focus on his bowling technique than the resulting pin carry.
Shut-out
In match play, a situation in which it becomes mathematically impossible for a bowler to match or exceed an opponent's score, even should (s)he throw all strikes and the opponent throw all gutterballs for the remainder of the game.
A hidden pin left behind another pin after the first ball roll. Common examples are the 8-pin behind the 2-pin, or the 9-pin behind the 3-pin. This is also occasionally referred to as a "ninja pin", because the pin is hidden from sight, similar to the stealthy form of combat utilized by ninjas in fiction.
Term used in many bowling alleys to signify attaining four strikes in a row.
Leaving the 8-pin on an apparent good pocket hit. Left-handed equivalent is the solid 9.
All ten pins down on two ball rolls of a frame.
A spare leave where the head pin is knocked down and at least two non-adjacent pins are standing. (Example: the 8 and 10 pins left by themselves would be considered non-adjacent. The 6 and 10 pins are adjacent, and thus not considered a split.) Common jargon for certain splits include: "baby split" (most commonly 2-7 or 3-10), "big four" (4-6-7-10), "Greek church" (4-6-7-8-10 or 4-6-7-9-10) and "fit-in split" (most commonly 4-5 or 5-6).
All ten pins down on the first roll. This is the aim of all bowlers at the start of each frame.
Strike out
To roll three strikes in the 10th frame of a game (the maximum possible). Also used to denote a longer string of strikes to end a game. ("He struck out after that open in the 5th frame.") Also referred to as "going sheet" or "punching out".
Steener
When a bowler's ball misses the head pin but through pin action still gets a strike. The last few pins usually fall like toppled dominoes. May also be referred to as a "backwash strike".
Steener (variant)
The same as a STEENER but occurring when only the head pin is left standing.
Stroker: A bowler known for smooth timing and delivery with relatively low amount of hook on the ball.
A "true" tap is said to occur when a good shot hits the pocket properly and results in a standing 8 or 9 pin. This condition is often caused by the ball continuing to hook aggressively after contact with the pins. Many average bowlers tend to believe a tap occurs any time they leave a single pin (partially because it is how a "9 pin no-tap" game is played). This is not true, as all other single pins left are the result of poor pocket contact (high/light) or a bad angle of entry to the pocket. The most common is the 10-pin for right-handers (a 7-pin for lefties). This often occurs when the ball is played on too flat an angle.
The pattern of oil left on a bowling ball after a shot. This indicates what parts of the ball have contacted the lane on its path.
Track flare
The migration of the ball track from the bowler's initial axis (the axis upon release) to the final axis (the axis at the moment of impact with the pins). Track flare is used to expose fresh, dry ball surface to the lane surface. While on oil, this means little to the performance of the ball, but when the ball crosses from the oil to the dry, the dry ball surface bonds with the dry lane surface to increase friction which causes earlier hook and greater overall reaction.
Three strikes in a row during a single bowling game.
Turkey Sandwich
When a bowler gets a spare and then a turkey and then another spare.
Uneven Frames
Marking (a spare or strike) in every other frame.
A spare left where at least two non-adjacent pins are still standing, but the head pin is also standing. Many bowlers consider this a split, but the official rules of bowling state that the head pin must be down for a roll to be marked as a split.
The name for a pin standing directly behind another pin, making it hard to see, e.g. 8 behind 2, 5 behind 1 or 9 behind 3. Also known as a "sleeper", "phantom pin", "double wood", "ghost pin", or "mother-in-law". When a player hits one pin on his next throw and leaves the other standing, it can be referred to as "Chopping wood".
A hand signal given at a pivotal moment during a game to encourage team mates to strike much in the same way rally caps are employed in Baseball.
That should give you a nice start in understanding some of the more common bowling terms that you may hear while at the alley.
Do you find pin or spot bowling to be a more effective method of aiming your shots? What other methods can you think of that may be even more helpful for new bowlers in finding accuracy?
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Spirit Airlines has announced 2 new destinations: Pensacola in Florida and St. Louis in Missouri with 12 new nonstop routes.
Flights out of St. Louis
Service from St. Louis will launch on 27th May, with new daily flights to some of Spirit's biggest cities – Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Orlando.
The United States-based airline is hoping to capitalize on leisure-focused trips to the theme parks in Orlando or the Las Vegas strip, as well as VFR (visiting friends and relatives) traffic in Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles by connecting St. Louis with its largest cities.
Flight schedule of St. Louis-Fort Lauderdale-St. Louis route:
St. Louis-Fort Lauderdale
Departure time: 19:10
Arrival time: 22:49
Flight time: 2 hours and 39 minutes
Flight number: NK1132
Fort Lauderdale-St. Louis
Flight schedule of St. Louis-Las Vegas-St. Louis route:
St. Louis-Las Vegas
Las Vegas-St. Louis
Flight schedule of St. Louis-Los Angeles-St. Louis route:
St. Louis-Los Angeles
Flight time: 3 hours and 5 minutes
Los Angeles-St. Louis
Flight time: 3 hours
Flight schedule of St. Louis-Orlando-St. Louis route:
St. Louis-Orlando
Orlando-St. Louis
In addition to the four aforementioned routes, the airline will add a new service between St. Louis and Pensacola starting 10th June.
St. Louis-Pensacola
Flight time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Nick Bartolotta, Director of Network Planning, Spirit Airlines, in a taped video interview said:
St. Louis was a natural addition for us. It's the largest city in the United States that Spirit doesn't currently serve… As we look at cities with similar characteristics to St. Louis, they've been rebounding quickly, making us confident that now is the right time to start serving the Gateway to the West.
Flights out of Pensacola
10th June coincides with the date when Spirit will start operations at its new Pensacola outstation. New destinations from Pensacola include Austin, Columbus, Dallas-Fort Worth, Kansas City, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Louisville.
Flight schedule of Pensacola-Austin-Pensacola route:
Pensacola-Austin
Frequency: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Austin-Pensacola
Flight schedule of Pensacola-Columbus-Pensacola route:
Pensacola-Columbus
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During the warmer seasons, I tend to wear and shop for more high-street pieces, which I love elevating with luxe designer handbags. This is one category of my wardrobe that you guys often ask most about. So today, I wanted to do a roundup of my favorite designer handbags for spring as we are already moving into the middle of the season. You guys may have already noticed that the bags I've been bringing into rotation lately differ largely from the bags I use during the colder months. If any of you are on the hunt for the perfect bag to add to your collection, the ones below are what I've been using most – plus, two more that are on my wishlist.
The Gucci Dionysus Mini Bag is one of the hero items of my assortment, mainly because it's the perfect size for any situation! It's so beautifully crafted and durable. You won't regret your purchase.
I definitely have a preference for white handbags during spring, and this Gucci one has been worn repeatedly. It's so easy to throw over any outfit!
I have a thing for bags with strong silhouettes. Naturally, I fell in love with the Prada Cahier bag. The boxy shape and gold tone hardware emphasizes just how unique and luxurious this piece really is.
Perhaps not the most practical bag on my list, but I love the day-to-night design. It also allows multiple styling options as it comes with a removable leather strap. I prefer to carry mine by hand.
This one has been on my wish list for a while now. I love the silver hardware for an edgier vibe.
This bag is perfect for the warmer months. Linen is so clean and classic.
Balenciaga is definitely having a moment right. While this bag is a little trendier than my normal pick, the classic shape ensures it'll stay in style.
It's always hard for me to not cave into Chloe bags. What makes this bag so iconic is curved silhouette, smooth leather, and gold ring. This newest It bag is perfect for everyday wear.
These are the designer handbags I am most drawn to this year! What designer handbags are you coveting?


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Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area is a National Wildlife Area in British Columbia, Canada, primarily set aside to protect winter rangeland for California bighorn sheep. In 1979, the Vaseux-Bighorn Wildlife Area was established in response to substantial reduction in wild animal populations in the area. Identified factors contributing to species decline at the time were high predator population, overharvesting of species, and illegal hunting. Land development, cattle raising, and lumbering also might have altered species populations. Under these conditions, the area was able to be classified as a Category IV area by the IUCN  and is now used for wildlife habitat and conservation.  Even with minimal anthropogenic use of the area, threats persist through invasive species. Recreational use is limited spatially and is only open to the public during the day.

History and natural resources
The land that the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area encompasses is a part of the traditional territory of the Syilx Nation. The Syilx Nation is trans-boundary because the territory includes the Okanagan region of British Columbia and parts of Northern Washington State. The territory stretches from the most northern point close to Mica Creek to its southern point near Wilbur, Washington. Guichon Creek is the western boundary while the eastern border is Kootenay Lake. The Syilx Nation is currently composed of seven communities in Canada and one confederated tribe in the United States. Vaseux-Bighorn NWA is currently and historically used as an area for gathering and hunting for the Syilx people. The plants that are found within the Vaseux-Bighorn NWA (e.g. Arrow-Leaved Balsamroot, Saskatoon Berry, Chokecherry) have a variety of uses for the Syilx people as tools, food and medicine. The wildlife that inhabited the area (e.g., waterfowl, upland game birds, fish) provided a significant food source for the Syilx people. While the resources provided by the land that the park encompasses (i.e., firewood, freshwater) allowed for the use of the land by the Syilx people.

Fire was an integral part of stewardship done by the Syilx people. Fires occurred twice a year in the spring and the fall for cultural and ecological beliefs. Fall burns were extensive controlled burns occurring every 2–15 years depending on fuel loads. In contrast, spring burns were minor and limited to small sections of land. The Syilx used fires to keep the forests open, improve wildlife habitat, and encourage the growth of plant species. Okanagan Fire Keepers were the ones who evaluated fuel loads and designed burns based on traditional knowledge about fires and ecology.

European Settlers arrived in the region in the early 1800s in search of resources for the fur trade and later gold. Nonetheless, colonizers only fully settled in the area over a hundred years later (in 1918), when irrigation for agriculture and subsequent villages were established. The region's mild climate, with a frost-free span between 125 and 175 days, made the area profitable for agriculture. The grassland and shrub-steppe are ideal feeding grounds for livestock, and fruit crops such as grapes for vine production flourished in the region. Despite its protection in 1979, agriculture and urban developments have transformed large parts of the area, reducing the natural plant biodiversity of the Vaseoux-Bighorn NWA and the larger South Okanagan-Similkameen region. For instance, excessive grazing led to a decrease in the native bluebunch wheatgrass and rare turf grasses. In addition, the damming of the Okanagan River in 1950 for flood control has altered the terrain of the Vaseux-Bighorn NWA and the Vaseux Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary.

Geography
Situated 25 kilometres (km) south of Penticton, B.C., between Oliver and Okanagan Falls,
Vaseux–Bighorn includes the following six distinct management units:
 Irrigation Creek Unit
 Southeast Uplands Unit
 Northeast Uplands Unit
 Westside Unit
 North Wetlands Unit

Biogeolimatic zones and climate change
The Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area extends over the Bunchgrass and Ponderosa Pine Biogeoclimatic Zones of British Columbia. Both biogeoclimatic zones fall in the Coast and Purcell mountains' rain shadow, creating a dry climate in the Vaseux-Bighorn NWA with hot summers and relatively short winters. Scientists predict the southern Okanagan Valley, including the Vaseux-Bighorn NWA, to become warmer and more sensitive to heat stress under the influence of climate change. Hot summer days (over 30 Degrees Celsius) are expected to double by the 2050s and triple by the 2080s. Similarly, winter temperatures are predicted to rise in the region. The southern Okanagan Valley currently has the lowest frost span of the Okanagan Valley at 96 days on average. Under the influence of climate change, frost days are predicted to decline by 49% until the 2050s and 71% until the 2080s. Precipitation patterns are likewise expected to change in the southern Okanagan Valley. Scientists anticipate an increase in spring and fall precipitation and a 14% decrease in summer precipitation. Because the Vaseux-Bighorn area is located in the driest part of the Okanagan region, a reduction in summer precipitation could increase the likelihood of forest fires due to droughts. Severe fires during the summer months could lower air quality and alter the abundance of local plant species. Heat stress could impact ecosystem function and biodiversity in the Okanagan Basin. Desertification can also result in water shortages and wetland loss, negatively impacting aquatic species.

Management goals
The goal of the creation of this protected area is to protect and conserve the wildlife. There are five goals that will lead this protected area to its goal of conservation and enhancement of habitat. The first goal is the restoration and management of critical habitats and ecosystems, particularly for species at risk, migratory birds and other priority species. The second goal is control of invasive species. To protect this area from invasive species, the government of Canada has planned to implement chemical treatment, hand-pulling, and biological control. Invasive species should be managed so that the endangered species in the area have less competition, either directly or through exploitation. With less competition, the endangered species have a higher chance of survival. The third goal is the control of unauthorized activities in the protected area (e.g., ensuring that the public walks only on designated paths). All other activities require permission. The habitat and species within this area must not be disturbed or harmed by humans to ensure the site's protection. The fourth goal is to reduce the risk of catastrophic fires in the area to ensure endangered species' survival; Therefore, the Canadian government has planned to implement controlled burns, selective logging and reduce debris and litter. The last goal is to limit anthropogenic impacts on water quality in the protected area. The areas surrounding the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife area are undergoing rapid development. The areas surrounding the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife area are undergoing rapid development. Protecting this area from anthropogenic threats is becoming increasingly challenging because the surrounding resources that affect the habitat should also be protected. Besides, one of the surrounding resources is water, and a river in the area has been channelled. The water in this area became contaminated by human wastewater and chemicals from agricultural drainage.  The goal is the limitation of anthropogenic sources of water contamination. The Government of Canada has stated some objectives and methods to reduce threats to species within the protected area; however, methods and monitoring processes need to be more transparent. Therefore, the results of the management goals are not available.

Species at risk

Lewis's woodpecker
In 2010, COSWIC updated the Lewis's woodpecker from a species of particular concern to an endangered species. Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA) implemented the update in 2012. The population of the Lewis's woodpecker is fewer than 1,000 and has been documented as a declining population during the 21st century. The identified threats of this species' population decline have been narrowed to habitat loss due to urbanization, the logging industry and wildfires. The Lewis's woodpecker require habitats with large diameter trees that are scattered around and separated by grasslands that plants occupy that insects are abundant in. They tend to congregate in areas with their required habitat. The Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area provides the habitat for the Lewis's woodpecker, and its protection makes it a suitable habitat for the birds to rehabilitate.

Pallid bat
In 2000, the pallid bat was designated as threatened and confirmed in 2010. The species originates from Mexico and only inhabits the Okanagan Valley in Canada. Population estimates are lacking; however, the density is expected to be very low, especially in Canada. Many processes, including fruit agriculture, threaten the bats. Pallid bats feed on insects and can be poisoned by consuming prey that carries traces of farming pesticides. The pallid pat is also threatened by habitat loss through expanding urbanization.

Behr's hairstreak

The Behr's hairstreak is a butterfly species added to the endangered list by SARA in 2017 and COSEWIC in 2012. The butterfly exclusively inhabits the region of the Vaseux-Bighorn NWA.[1] The Behr's hairstreak lives among the brushes and occupies a small area individually throughout their lives. They are not spread out in this region of British Columbia, further amplifying risk. A stochastic event (e.g., wildfires) could critically affect the population. Another major threat of habitat loss is viticulture (i.e., the agriculture of wine). Viticulture tends to be placed in drier climates and is popular in the Okanagan Valley. No viticulture occurs directly in the Vaseux-Bighorn National Park; however, it threatens the butterfly's habitat and long-term viability.

Currently, four species are listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) in Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area. These include the white-headed woodpecker, the Lewis's woodpecker, the pallid bat and the bears hairstreak. The park also contains one particular concern species: The peregrine falcon.

White-headed woodpecker
The white-headed woodpecker has never been abundant in British Columbia, totalling fewer than 100 birds in Canada. They were put on the threatened species list in 1992 and have remained there ever since. The white-headed woodpecker's low population threatens their viability, but the most significant hazard is the lack of suitable habitat. White-headed woodpeckers prefer to nest in an abundance of pine trees. The trees are lacking in Vaseux-Bighorn NWA because the logging industry has depleted old-growth forests.  Over the last century, there has not been an abundance of change in their population, as they naturally do not have a large population and tend to inhabit different areas from year to year.

Other species
The Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area hosts the Vaseux Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary and the Vaseux Lake Important Bird Area. Other endangered species located in the area include the spotted bat, American badger, Nuttall's cottontail, and the western harvest mouse. A species in the area of special concern is the long-billed curlew. This area also includes many invasive species such as the purple loosestrife, Eurasian milfoil, sulphur cinquefoil, reed canary grass, cheatgrass, smooth brome, bull thistle, diffuse knapweed, Hound's Tongue, and St. John's wort. It also includes some rare plant communities including the antelope brush, needle-and-thread grass, water birch, red-osier dogwood, bluebunch wheatgrass, arrow-leaved balsamroot, and ponderosa pine bluebunch wheatgrass. Some reptile and amphibian species at risk in the area include the desert nightsnake, great basin gopher snake, Great Basin spadefoot, rubber boa, tiger salamander, western painted turtle, western rattlesnake, western skink, western toad, western yellow-bellied racer. There are no known endemic species in the Vaseux-Bighorn National wildlife area.

Recreation
The Vaseux-Bighorn national wildlife area contains several hiking trails and the boardwalks feature wildlife viewing areas. Nonetheless, much of the area is restricted wildlife habitat that requires a permit to access. Protecting these areas from human use maintains long-term viability for the wildlife in the park because their habitat remains unbothered by human interaction. The Vaseux-Bighorn wildlife area also features a wildlife viewing tower that is popular for bird watching. Most of the site, though, is a sanctuary for wildlife to live unscathed.

See also
List of National Wildlife Areas in Canada
Vaseux Lake
Vaseux Lake Provincial Park
Vaseux Protected Area

References

Protected areas of British Columbia
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
National Wildlife Areas of Canada

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The art department at Burn Brae is divided into four special areas: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Crafts. As an art major, our campers are exposed to all four areas of art. As an art minor, your child chooses which area he/she would like to concentrate on. Our Art Instructors are certified Art teachers and are experienced and accomplished artists.
Our camper artists exhibit their work in our colorful galleries during our Arts Fests.
In drawing and painting, the camper uses many different materials such as pen and ink, pencils, pastels, charcoal, chalk, tempera, watercolors, and acrylic paints. With these materials, the camper completes drawings, paintings, and other projects while learning about line, form, and function as well as color, composition, and graphics. The painting teacher includes art history in the lessons as the campers study the works of many great artists, while implementing it into their own works of art! Each camper has his or her own portfolio at camp and continues to add to it over the course of the summer.
Ceramics at Burn Brae introduces our campers to the potters wheel as well as hand-building, and exploring different techniques of glazing. Campers create amazing sculptures that include houses, dreamscapes, tiles, animals, masks, wind chimes, vases, and much more. The projects are imaginative and the possibilities are endless! Our spacious ceramics studio includes electric kilns for firing clay sculptures.
In crafts, campers use many different types of materials to create unique pieces of artwork. Printmaking, plaster, mirrors, masks, woven bracelets, hook rugs, kites, picture frames, puppet making, jewelry, miniature houses, decorative pillows, and stuffed animals are just some of the many projects created in crafts.


Disclosing medical errors made by physicians is extremely important yet often extremely difficult. Two University of Iowa studies examine why this is the case and how increased understanding might help patients, doctors and healthcare systems overall.
"It's a challenge to understand the diversity of reasons, both positive and negative, that affect a physician's willingness to disclose his or her own errors," said Lauris Kaldjian, MD, PhD, associate professor of internal medicine in the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and director of the college's Program in Biomedical Ethics and Medical Humanities.
Kaldjian said disclosing medical errors can contribute to three main goals of quality healthcare: patients deserve to know when things do not go the way they were expected, hospitals and clinics need to be aware of mistakes in order to improve patient safety, and sharing one's own medical mistake with colleagues can help educate other doctors so that they do not make the same error.
"One comment from the focus groups clearly showed how emotionally traumatic errors are for physicians by referring to that 'sinking feeling' when a doctor realizes that an effort to help someone has actually harmed them," Kaldjian said. "Whatever else you say about medical errors, we need to remember that it's really difficult terrain."
In addition to Kaldjian, investigators involved in the studies included other researchers from the UI Carver College of Medicine, the UI College of Nursing, and the Center for Research in the Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Practice at the Department of Veterans Affairs Iowa City Healthcare System.


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Pfizer Wants Taxes Lowered By 93 Percent
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Pharma Company Files Tax Certiorari To Reduce Assessed Value
By Tina Traster
Pfizer Inc. in Pearl River filed a tax challenge on July 30th in New York Supreme Court, asserting that its assessed value of $62.5 million should be lowered to $4.35 million, a 93 percent reduction. The petitioner filed a tax certiorari after the Town of Orangetown's Board of Assessment Review denied Pfizer's grievance.
Pfizer asserts the town's determination of the market value of its property of $143.3 million is "illegal" as it overstates its estimation of the value of its property, which the company says should be $10 million.
For the past five years, Pfizer has filed a similar challenge with the court but no determinations or resolutions have been made. Complex tax appeals can take years to wind their way through the courts; Pfizer's earlier appeal from 2006 through 2010, was ultimately settled by the Town of Orangetown in 2011. The cases from 2016 and 2017 are making their way through the court. According to recent court documents from June 2020, a physical inspection of the property was expected to take place in July and a court conference is scheduled for later this month.
Tax certioraris in which property owners challenge their assessments in court can have a dramatic effect on the property tax base and the tax burden, especially if the challenge is by a large property owner. Rockland County has taken its share of hits – and the COVID-19 era is bringing on potential new ones.
In 2006, electricity generating corporation Mirant successfully claimed it was assessed at too high a level on its Bowline and the now-demolished Lovett power plants. In a tax certiorari settlement that spanned many years, the court case resulted in a property tax refund of $275 million to the power company. Other settlements, smaller in scope, followed.
In mid-2013, the Clarkstown School District and the Town of Clarkstown agreed to a $20 million tax certiorari settlement with the Palisades Mall. The school district paid $13 million to the mall; the town paid back $5 million and the county and other taxing jurisdictions paid $2 million.
Tax assessment challenges, whether successful or not, can also carry a high legal cost. The Palisades Mall case, for instance, cost the Clarkstown Central School District and the Town of Clarkstown more than $1 million in legal fees.
In 2011 Pearl River, the settlement Orangetown negotiated with Pfizer resulted in a multi-million dollar loss of property tax revenue to the Nanuet School District and the Town of Orangetown, with smaller tax revenue loss for Rockland County.
The Orangetown Town Board in 2011 approved a tax settlement with Pfizer for 2006 and 2011. This was the first step in dealing with pending tax challenges by Wyeth Holdings, a subsidiary of Pfizer, for 2006-2010 regarding the drug company's Pearl River property. Rather than settle them all at once, they were done over time to lessen the impact on taxpayers.
The refund from Orangetown for 2006 was approximately $2,355,980, paid initially by Rockland County, which then collected the money from Orangetown in taxes.
Back then Tax Assessor Brian Kenney said, "The rationale behind this whole thing is we don't want to have our largest taxpayer leave town. We all know what is going on up there. Some of the largest and newest buildings are vacant. The company hopefully will sell or lease to new tenants."
The cost of a possible legal battle with Pfizer was also a factor. Previous tax challenges from the company when it was known as Wyeth were costly for Orangetown.
Residents from the Nanuet School District felt the greatest impact.
New Round Of Tax Hits In The COVID Era
Eklecco NewCo LLC, the company that owns the Palisades Center in West Nyack, in July filed a petition for a tax certiorari in Rockland County's Supreme Court.
The mall is seeking a reduction of full market value of nearly $466 million to about $230 million. However, taxes are not levied on full market value; they are assessed after an equalization rate is applied to the full market value to determine an assessed value. Should the mall succeed, its assessed value would be reduced from $140 million to $60 million.
In May 2020, the company filed a grievance with the Town of Clarkstown to slash its tax bills by 50 percent, citing economic difficulties. The Clarkstown Board of Assessment Review denied the grievance. The troubled Palisades Center, which has been dark through the coronavirus lockdown and has not paid its mortgage for several months, has cited economic difficulties.
Located less than 30 miles from midtown Manhattan, the Pearl River site serves as Pfizer's global Vaccine R&D headquarters and is home to over 800 colleagues, according to the company. The site is well into its second century as a New York area innovation center and is focusing its efforts on helping to fight COVID-19 by developing the next generation of prophylactic and viral vaccines to vulnerable people of all ages, including newborns. The site expanded its Vaccine Research & Development workforce by over 100 new positions in 2019 and is continuing to grow this year, the company says.
In 2015, Pfizer has sold about 200 acres of its property to a real estate group that still hopes to create a campus that would mix science, technology, educational and retail businesses.
Under the agreement, the California-based Industrial Realty Group gets 2 million square feet and about 38 buildings containing laboratory, pharmaceutical manufacturing, office, and support space. Pfizer retains ownership of about 25 acres including three buildings.
"Rockland County's premiere research facility will be re-imagined into a shopping, dining, meeting and educational destination at Pearl River's historic campus." As of today, there remains a significant vacancy rate on the IRG campus, with the REIT's leadership considering new directions for development, including housing.
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How Much Does a Physician Assistant Program Cost?
A physician assistant practices medicine under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Most already have a bachelor's degree and train about two years to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and prevention health care services.
Including statistics from both the public and private sector, tuition costs ranged from $2,300-$99,950 in 2007 for the 27-month course, according to the Physician Assistant Programs Directory maintained by the Physician Assistant Education Association and available for a $35 per year subscription fee. Rates are listed for free at each of the individual university websites.
Public universities offering physician assistant programs generally charge at the lower end of the scale. However, there exists a wide range of price points even within the same state. Tuition, books and supplies at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant costs about $15,300 for two years, and around $47,000 at Wayne State in Detroit. Students at the University of Washington in Seattle can expect to pay around $59,600 (around $30,000 each year) for their two year program. Due to state funding requirements at public universities, students from out of the area spend about $17,450-$75,000 or more each year for the same programs.
Tuition at private schools varies almost as much as in public institutions, but without state support the colleges generally cost more. Students at Duke University in North Carolina entering in 2008 will pay about $55,680 for the two-year program, while physician assistants at Yale University in New Haven Connecticut would pay over $68,000 on tuition alone for their 2 year and four month program.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Exam costs about $600 and must be maintained through continued education and testing.
Books can run $1,500-$4,300 per year.
A laptop computer and necessary medical supplies can add up to $3,000-$5,000.
The American Academy of Physicians Assistants offers online scholarship information.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is often the first step toward a student loan, grant or scholarship.
The American Academy of Physicians Assistants maintains a list of accredited programs by state.
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HW Interview: Matt D'Agostini
By Matt Godbout – August 18, 2009
After going undrafted in the Ontario Hockey League , Matt D'Agostini began his hockey career sliding in under the radar, but that didn't last very long. During his first OHL season he earned the OHL's 2nd rookie team honors with 24 goals and 46 points in 59 games, and has continued to improve every season, and in every league since.
Originally drafted by the Canadiens in the 6th round of the 2005 draft, D'Agostini played in 53 games last season scoring 12 goals and 9 assists for 21 points while averaging just over 13 minutes per game. History however tells us that D'Agostini has more to offer and he eagerly looks to showing that as early as this season.
While getting ready for 09/10 season, Matt took some time for HW to answer the questions that you, the fans, wrote in with.
HW – What do you make of the off-season changes, did they help or hurt the team?
Matt – Well there's no doubt we lost a lot of key guys and a lot of leadership, but I liked our offseason moves. We picked up a lot of skill up front and d-men that can skate, as well as move the puck.
HW – What role do you envision taking on this year?
Matt – I want to be more of a rounded player that can play in all situations. I'm ready to take on a bigger role and be a consistent player for the team.
HW – What sort of off-season training did you do this summer?
Matt – I have a personal trainer in my hometown (Mike Cowan) that I have worked with for the past 5 years, the workouts are pretty intense but they are always different from day to day so I can't really say something specific.
HW – Who is your best friend in the locker room?
Matt – Well, there are a lot of guys that I played with in the minors who I became pretty close with. Guys like chipper (Chipchura), stewy (Stewart), burner (O'Byrne), lappy (Lapierre) and pricer (Price) in the AHL, and then higgs (Higgins) and komo (Komisarek) who were already there in the NHL. We'd also let gorgy (Gorges) follow us around from time to time, we don't mind having him around at all (laughs). The older guys are awesome too and I learned a lot from them. Having a close team like that makes it fun going to the rink every day.
HW – What do you eat before a game?
Matt – The standard I guess. A lot of pasta and chicken early in the afternoon and then maybe some fruit before I go to the game.
HW – Looking ahead, did you set any personal goals for this season
Matt – I want to become more of a go to guy I guess you can say. Play in the important situations.
HW – What kind of exercises do you do to better your shot ?
Matt – I just shoot a lot of pucks. Its always something I've done since I was young. My dad always made me a rink in the back yard so I was always out there shooting. I tend to play a lot in the summer, and I think that helps too.
HW – Which of the newest Canadiens are you the most excited to play with?
Matt – It was fun watching Gomez last year. He's a really skilled guy who controls the puck for most of the game, so it would be fun to play with a guy like that.
HW – What was the hardest transition for you into the NHL?
Matt – Knowing that every game I had to go out there and try to prove that I belonged in the NHL. You can't take any nights off because there's always someone waiting to take your job.
HW- Which opposing players gave you the most trouble.
Matt – We always had a tough time with St. Louis and Lecavalier. They do a great job of finding each other and they don't miss too many chances.
HW – Who hit you the hardest?
Matt – Robyn Regehr grabbed me and threw me into the boards pretty hard one time. I was pretty slow coming up from that one.
HW – Who is the most annoying player you've played against?
Matt – I'd say, Ryan Callahan.
HW – Who is the best coach you've had, the one that had the best impact on your career?
Matt – Dave Barr was my coach for my two years in Guelph (OHL) and he pretty much made me into the player I am today.
HW – Matt, what do you do to get out of a scoring drought?
Matt – I went through a couple of them this past season and it's not easy. You can't think about scoring goals or you lose sight of everything else. I just try to focus on playing my game like I always would and the scoring chances will come.
HW – At this point in your development, do you feel that you'd learn more receiving lots of minutes on a top 2 line, or handling less responsibility and taking it slow?
Matt – I think now I'm ready to be a top 6 forward. It's just a matter of showing that I can play consistently on one of the top scoring lines.
HW – What opposing teams/players get you fired up to play against?
Matt – Any teams in our division. For me the games against Toronto and Boston get me really fired up because of the great rivalries we have.
HW – Which gives you the most satisfaction, score a goal, get an assist, block a shot, lay someone out?
Matt – Obviously scoring a goal for me is the most exciting. The little things like blocking a shot, or finishing your check, are huge because the team needs guys who are willing to do the dirty work.
HW – Out of all the UFA departures in Montreal, which one saddened you the most?
Matt – Saku. He was the best leader I have ever played for, and losing him is a huge blow.
HW – What were the most important things you learned last year
Matt – It's a long season so you have to be able to shake off a bad loss, but at the same time you have to learn from it because the next game is right around the corner.
How do you like to spend your free time?
Matt – Golfing, bonfires, and hang out with friends and family as much as I can.
What is your favourite Music group?
Matt – method man
What is your favourite movie?
Matt – Dumb and Dumber
What is your favourite food?
Matt – Sushi
What's your biggest pet peeve?
Matt – Being stuck in traffic when you're already late
Do you have a nickname?
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What was your first hockey related Christmas present?
Matt – I don't really remember, probably the mini sticks
Are you superstitious, or do you have any pregame rituals?
Matt – I try my hardest not to have any because it just plays with my head.
Who is your best friend in hockey?
Matt – Kelsey Wilson. He's playing pro in Austria right now, but we played together growing up.
If you didn't play hockey, what would be your dream job?
Matt – I have no clue. Playing hockey for a couple of hours a day, then having the rest of the day off seems like a pretty good dream job to me.
Who was your favourite NHL team growing up?
Matt – The Habs!


THE AFTERNOON. WAVES BUILDING 1 TO 2 FEET.
AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
VISIBILITY GENERALLY UNRESTRICTED IN THE AFTERNOON.
WAS 96.52 FEET...AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 59 DEGREES.
20 MPH...INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTH WINDS 25 TO 40 MPH.


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Aleksey Nikolaev peut désigner :
 Aleksey Nikolaev (né en 1979), joueur de football ouzbek ;
  (né en 1985), joueur de football russe ;
 , arbitre de football russe ;
 , archer russe.


Manipulating wood veneer as if it were paper for origami, Valencia, Spain–based company LZF (formerly known as Luzifer) has been impressing designers and architects with exquisite light-fixture designs since it was founded in 1994. Eighteen years later, the company continues to push the limits of what it deems a "noble material" with the help of a bumper crop of talented collaborators, and has earned such distinctions as the Good Design Award and the Red Dot Prize. And just last month, the company snagged an IIDA/HD Product Design Award in the lighting category at the Hospitality Design Expo + Conference (HD Expo) in Las Vegas.
LZF's introductions at HD Expo—Link Chain, Raindrop, and Spiro—all exhibit the sculptural quality that the company is best known for, but each design has a decidedly different personality. Link Chain is built on a previous award-winning design from 2007. Created by Ray Power, the original Link utilized the moebius strip to achieve a fluid form; for Link Chain, Power collaborated with Mariví Calvo to stack the strips three and four times, reaching lengths up to 43 or 57 inches for a dramatic effect.
Raindrop looks just as it sounds, with a teardrop-shaped body finished in one of eight hues ranging from a juicy orange (pictured above) to a soft ivory. Designed by Javier Herrero Studio, Raindrop pendants come in four sizes with different drop lengths, as well as in clusters of three, five, or seven pendants varying in drop length and shade size.
For the third introduction, Spiro, designer Remedios Simón has taken the traditional drum pendant to new heights by incorporating an intricate composition of spirals within the shade. Currently available in a 30- or 38-inch diameter version, the lamp can be further customized with contrasting colors for the circular modules.


X Bloom can be used in addition to other types of fertilizers. X Bloom contains all the vitamins and minerals the plant needs; Therefore, it is a universal stimulator suitable for all types of plants since no basic nutrients have been added.
it can be easily distributed along with the standard fertilizer and does not increase the EC value. use X Bloom weekly at the beginning of flower creation. The dose depends on the size of the plants as well as the intensity of light.
stimulates flowering in an explosive way.
stimulates the formation of ATp.
stimulates the production of flowering hormones.
stimulates chlorophyll production on a large scale.
increases energy production; The plant will need more Co2.
stimulates the creation of flowers as well as the development of flowering.
stimulates the absorption of bivalent ions such as calcium (Ca2 +) and iron (Fe2 +).
is non-toxic and ecological; does not contain preservatives dangerous to the environment.
suitable for all types of growing media such as rock wool, earth, perlite, pu molds, coconut fiber, etc.
Can be distributed along with standard fertilizer and does not increase EC value.
Apply daily from the 2nd week of flowering. Water daily as needed. Be careful with possible overdose.
store in a dark place and protected from frost. if the product comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with water. Keep out of reach of children.


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Q: Odd NULL pointer behavior I'm attempting to implement a stack using a linked list. My stack constructor createStack() creates an empty (dummy) Element and returns a double pointer to that element (top of stack). My push() method checks if the stack has a dummy element; if it does it fills the dummy and returns, otherwise it allocates memory for a new element and does the necessary pointer updates.
The problem I have is that my *stack->next pointer apparently points to NULL (0x0) as it should, and then two lines later it doesn't equal NULL (0x17) but somehow passes the NULL test. Inside the call to push it equals (0x17) again but this time it fails the NULL test, as it should.
So my question is, what the heck is going on with this pointer? How/why did it change from (0x0) to (0x17), and if it equals (0x17) how did it pass the ==NULL test??
//main.c
int main () {

    struct Element **stack;

    stack = createStack();

    printf("stack: %p\n", stack );

    printf("*stack->next: %p\n", (*stack)->next );

    if ( (*stack)->next == NULL )
        printf("yes the pointer is null\n" );

    printf("*stack->next: %p\n", (*stack)->next );

    if ( (*stack)->next == NULL )
        printf("yes the pointer is null\n" );

    push ( stack, 1000 );

//stack.c

struct Element {
    int value;
    struct Element *next;
};

int push ( struct Element **stack, int el ) {

    if ( (*stack)->next == NULL) {
        // first element, fill dummy element and return
        printf("first value: %i !", el);
        (*stack)->value = el;
        return 1;
    }

    printf("the pointer is not null\n");

    struct Element *newElement = malloc( sizeof( struct Element ) );

    if ( !newElement )
        return -1;

    newElement->value = el;

    //add element to front of list
    newElement->next = *stack;

    //update pointer to new first element
    *stack = newElement;

    return 1;
}

struct Element** createStack() {

    struct Element *dummy = malloc( sizeof( struct Element ) );

    if (dummy == NULL )
        printf("malloc failed...");

    dummy->value = 99;
    dummy->next = NULL;

    struct Element **stack;

    stack = &dummy;

    return stack;
}

The code above produces the following output:
stack: 0x7fff6c385ba8
*stack->next: 0x0
yes the pointer is null
*stack->next: 0x17
yes the pointer is null
the pointer is not null

A: Forget for a moment that you're working with pointers and pointers-to-pointers, and suppose your createStack() routine looked like this:
int *createInt() {
    int dummy = 1;
    return &dummy;
}

The function allocates (temporary) space on the stack for the local variable dummy, assigns it a value, and then returns a pointer to it.  This is exactly what your createStack() does, except that your dummy happens to be a more complicated data type.
The problem is that the memory allocated to dummy itself is released when the function returns and pops its local variables off the stack.  So the function returns a pointer to memory that has become available for re-use.  It then can (and does) change as data is pushed and popped from the stack during subsequent function calls.

A: The variable dummy within createStack() ceases to exist when that function returns - so the pointer that you return points at a variable which doesn't exist anymore.
This is why you see the odd behaviour - printf() is likely writing over the memory that formerly contained dummy, so when you try to examine that memory via your dangling pointer, you see it change unexpectedly.
You can fix the code by changing createStack() to return a struct Element * value:
struct Element *createStack(void)
{
    struct Element *dummy = malloc( sizeof( struct Element ) );

    if (dummy == NULL )
        printf("malloc failed...");
    else {
        dummy->value = 99;
        dummy->next = NULL;
    }

    return dummy;
}

and changing main() to suit (push() can remain unchanged):
int main ()
{
    struct Element *stack;

    stack = createStack();

    printf("stack: %p\n", stack );

    printf("stack->next: %p\n", stack->next );

    if ( stack->next == NULL )
        printf("yes the pointer is null\n" );

    printf("stack->next: %p\n", stack->next );

    if ( stack->next == NULL )
        printf("yes the pointer is null\n" );

    push ( &stack, 1000 );

A: In the createStack function you are returning the address of a local variable which leads to undefined behaviour:
struct Element** createStack() {

        struct Element *dummy = malloc( sizeof( struct Element ) );
        ...
        struct Element **stack;
        stack = &dummy;
        return stack;
}

Instead you can just have a pointer to struct Element in main and return the pointer to the newly created node from the createStack function:
struct Element *stack = createStack();

And pass the address of the pointer stack to the ush function:
push ( &stack, 1000 );

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EACH one of us is 'bestowed' with a creative intelligence that for the most part remains underutilized due to other preoccupations in life. At Vignan, teachers make constant efforts to stir up their dormant creativity in every child. We believe that true appreciation of art helps in the refinement of a person's sensibility and shapes him into a more humane individual. Hence, we encourage children to enrol in the student clubs and participate in activities like painting and other fine arts, soft-toy making, literary activities, gardening etc.
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Éric Chaulvet (born August 5, 1974 in Amiens, France) is a French basketball player who played 13 games for French Pro A league club Vichy during the 2002-2003 season.

References

External links
 profil www.lnb.fr  sports reference retrieved 2 December 2011

1974 births
Living people
French men's basketball players
Sportspeople from Amiens


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The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is a fabulous reference, and it makes great reading too. Dip into a word and discover what it means. Having traded in tiny sorrows all my life, I had no idea many of them had names, like sonder, joupla, or adronitis. Every psychotherapist needs with own dictionary of tiny sorrows to help people make sense (or not) of their own.


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I'd like the effect to be even across the mesh, and it was lots worse before I checked WORLD COORDINATES, but although I thought that would solve it globally, it did not.
Obviously I could even the mesh out, but I'd think it should be distributed evenly even so-- it's not like it's a UV projection. Shouldn't it be distributed evenly over the mesh?
Should be uniform.... especially because it's not a UV!
Are all the scale settings the same value? What's you're Y scale setting for the noise?
All the Scale settings were 0.001M. It's very mysterious. To me. The distribution of the geometry shouldn't make any difference, no?
I also checked for doubled polys: nope.
Maybe just that chunk: the scene's getting elaborate.
Here's just the screen geometry:112875 including the surface.
Try the Function -> Noise node. And plug that into the yellow input on the Turbulence2D node. Set the frequency of the Noise node to 50.
BUT: the whole region with noise is one continuous surface, so why was the distortion limited to that one area?
I didn't touch nothin". Rendered fine on my end.
All I know is that I get a pretty good reproduction of your problem when changing the Y to 10mm. The perfectly vertical polys show the stretch more.
Not to take up your time, but: (still rendering here) try replicating the original mesh by dragging those verticals in again. It shouldn't affect it, but it might be why the original etc etc.
Are you rendering to frames? If so, take a pause and check that setting in Layout's surface panel.
Unless, of course, if you are actually at a dance. Then just have fun.
Yes, I was actually at a dance! Back now.
Try TrueArt's Node Library > Tools > Random Scalar.


Lost Inca Prophecy is an amazing match-3 adventure that lets you choose how to play. You should match colorful and exotic icons to stop a long-forgotten prophecy from befalling the Incan Empire in Lost Inca Prophecy.
In hidden object levels, try to find the pieces of special items and use these items to activate the mission objects. In puzzle levels, try to get three or more symbols in same shape together to clear them. Use your mouse and click & hold the left mouse button to combine the objects.
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A company named Nantero has created a 10-gigabit RAM chip based on nanotube transistors.
Nanotube RAM (NRAM) uses carbon nanotube transistors instead of conventional silicon transistors. It is non-volatile, like flash memory, but does not degrade over time as is the case with flash. It is also ten times faster and uses substantially less power than flash. In addition, NRAM is "highly resistent to heat, cold, and magnetism".
The technology is currently not a viable replacement for flash memory in gadgets like iPods because it is too large—the 10Gb wafer is 13cm (5in) in diameter. It is not clear whether Nantero expects the size to decrease in the future, but I wouldn't be surprised if this was the case. At the very least, they could make the chip more 3-dimensional, thus converting a flat, thin wafer into more of a cube.
Solid-state memory is much faster than mechanical hard drives, and this technology has the potential to replace conventional hard drives completely. There is already some headway in this direction, and I expect NRAM to join the movement.
UPDATE: The nature.com article has become subscription-only, so you won't be able to read it unless you (or your library) have a subscription to Nature.


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The Timeless woven fabric oozes luxury and is beautifully teztured and hard-wearing enough to see you through the day to day routine. The pram's chassis has even been given VIP treatment and is finished in high quality, matte chrome finish for an understated look. Its lightweight frame can also be compactly folded for when you need to store it in tight spaces (maybe when you're out for brunch) and this is all topped off with a lovely leatherette handle that will make pushing your baby around a breeze.
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Q: Marklogic 9 with Hadoop? I integrated ML 9 with hadoop using marklogic connector. I want to load data from my local machine to marklogic using hadoop . In the Document they had mentioned there are two ways to load data using hadoop

*

*Importing data from HDFS to ML using MLCP

*Exporting data from ML to HDFS using MLCP
What i want to know is there any way to send data from MLCP to ML directly though my hadoop because i want to use the mapreduce power of hadoop by giving input_split , -max_split_size etc . I know MLCP is build in mapreduce since my hadoop cluster has much processing power i want to use it.
Thanks