text:
For more information about the accounting program, please contact the Department Chair:
Michael Kasperski, C.P.A.
Phone: (716) 375-2634
Send an Email
102B Swan Business Center
Tell us more about you and your interests by completing our online
With your BBA and MBA in hand, you will be prepared for a career in public accounting as well as higher-level entry points into major banks, corporations, government agencies and other organizations. Starting salaries are growing for finance professionals in the U.S. and hiring demand for recent college graduates is on the rise. Students who choose to major in accounting go on to find jobs in the following career fields:
Accounting students and alumni speak out about St. Bonaventure, student life, Franciscan values, and the career advantages of being an accounting grad.
By Josh Dubin, Class of 2012
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Washington, D.C., area residents and St. Bonaventure University alumni Steven G. Barry, Anthony G. LaBarbera, Mari L. Snyder, and James J. Zaniello have contributed a total of $100,000 to St. Bonaventure University's School of Business Campaign, the University announced today.
St. Bonaventure is in the midst of a $15 million campaign to construct a 26,000-square-foot building to house its School of Business. The new center will feature high-tech classrooms, a financial services lab, a state-of-the-art boardroom, and special meeting and office spaces for student groups and faculty.
All four D.C.-area business leaders noted their strong belief in St. Bonaventure's brand of business education and the importance of supporting the campaign.
Mari L. Snyder, class of 1990, serves as vice president of Social Responsibility and Community Engagement at Marriott International, Inc. Having received a full scholarship to attend St. Bonaventure, Snyder understands the importance of this initiative and is eager to give back to her alma mater.
"St. Bonaventure set me up for success. The dedicated faculty — and sense of community the University instills — help develop leadership skills," said Snyder. "It is important that alumni partner with the University to pass on the legacy of a St. Bonaventure education."
Also pledging support for the campaign is alumnus James J. Zaniello, class of 1990. Zaniello is president and founder of Vetted Solutions, a boutique executive search firm specializing in association and nonprofit recruiting and consulting. He is a former member of St. Bonaventure's National Alumni Association Board.
"St. Bonaventure gave me the foundation I needed to succeed," said Zaniello. "It is my belief that investing in a University as unique as St. Bonaventure will in turn produce the next generation of strong, ethical and globally influential business leaders."
Adding to the mix, alumnus Steven G. Barry, class of 1988, also pledged his support to the School of Business Campaign. An accounting graduate, Barry is partner at KPMG, LLP.
"It is a pleasure to give back to St. Bonaventure and to support this initiative," said Barry. "I'm confident that the new center will have a huge impact on the program, the University as a whole, and the elite graduates that St. Bonaventure is known for producing."
Also pledging support is alumnus and class of 1980 graduate Anthony G. LaBarbera, president and managing director of Guardian Realty Investors, LLC. He resides in Vienna, Va.
"St. Bonaventure established a strong foundation of business ethics and community," said LaBarbera. "I am passionate about Bona's and am pleased to support this critical initiative that will provide opportunities to students."
The University broke ground for the new business building on March 23. Construction will begin by June, with occupancy set for fall 2013.
"The new William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is a key element in our overall strategic plan," said Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., president of the University. "We have seen firsthand the power of new facilities on our campus, and know that investing in this building will position us to better compete for high-quality students and faculty who want to be part of a unique and distinctive scholarly environment."
The $15 million campaign will provide $10 million for the construction of the new business center, $4 million in endowments for faculty and programmatic support to ensure a vibrant intellectual community, and $1 million for building endowment.
More than $13 million has been raised.
The leadership gifts from the Barry, Snyder, Zaniello and LaBarbera families are among more than 400 commitments made to the campaign by St. Bonaventure alumni and friends.
Donations to the campaign may be made by visiting www.sbu.edu/bullishonbusiness/donate or by calling (800) 664-1273.
For more on the planned business center and the School of Business Campaign, go to www.sbu.edu/bullishonbusiness.
About the University: Inspired for more than 150 years by the Catholic Franciscan values of individual dignity, community inclusiveness, and service, St. Bonaventure University cultivates graduates who are confident and creative communicators, collaborative leaders and team members, and innovative problem solvers who are respectful of themselves, others, and the diverse world around them.
Senior accounting major Patrick Hogan says choosing Bona's is the best decision he's ever made.
Application forms, procedures and additional information
There are many ways to experience
St. Bonaventure for yourself
Learn more about the programs that interest you


text:
I know I bang on about it, but I want some more.
I'm messy by nature… I like to throw my clothes on the floor… the empty spaces of the floor, until there is no empty space left… then I choose another room to recarpet.
When I log on/off each Friday night, I usually only have time for a quick repair, Hi/Bye and it's accept the summon or log off.
Every now and then I realize I am running out of space in the bank or my bags, so i do a bit of an offline inventory… work out what I can sell etc.
I like to have a couple of items per slot, with different stats, just so I can balance things out if the need arises later if I pick up something new.
I like to have a small stock of enchanting , cooking and tailoring mats… I am still leveling them, so it usually isn't a great quantity, just enough to put together for a skill up once I get enough.
Backup supplies… maybe one or two stacks, of raiding consumables and those odds and sodds like fishing enhancers.
Quest items… too many quest items… waiting for the day I can go and collect the additional 20 rabbit ears.
But then there are those other items… the ones that I went t some trouble to collect that still give some perverse sense of pleasure to this silly Gnome. The "summon your own ArchMage" Archmage Vargoth's Staff, the I still like to ride flaming arrows Icehammer's Harpoon Controller and of course all the other items.
Take a look at this list…
- Aldor Tabard
- Argent War Horn
- Captain Sanders' Shirt
- Cenarion Expedition Tabard
- Competitor's Tabard
- Crown of the Fire Festival
- Egg Basket
- Elegant Dress
- Elune's Lantern
- Festive Black Pant Suit
- Festive Blue Pant Suit
- Festive Teal Pant Suit
- Frostscythe of Lord Ahune
- Gnomeregan Doublet
- Green Winter Hat
- Guild Tabard
- Hallowed Helm
- Hearthstone
- Honor Hold Tabard
- Jack-o'-Lantern
- Mallet of Zul'Farrak
- Mantle of the Fire Festival
- Monster Slayer's Kit
- Old Crafty
- Panther Hide Sack
- Pumpkin Bag
- Purple Dinner Suit
- Red Winter Hat
- Sandals of Summer
- Scepter of Celebras
- Sha'tar Tabard
- Snowball
- Stormpike Battle Tabard
- Tabard of Summer Skies
- Tabard of the Argent Dawn
- Tabard of the Explorer
- Tabard of the Kirin Tor
- Tabard of the Wyrmrest Accord
- The Horseman's Blade
- Vestment of Summer
- Wayfarer's Knapsack
- White Tuxedo Shirt
- Winter Veil Disguise Kit
What's that? I don't need to keep any of that stuff?
No, well maybe not, but then you don't need to hang fluffy dice from your car mirror either and that never stopped you!
Let me assure you this isn't the complete list of things I don't want to part with… I have already built up the stamina to delete some things that I would dearly love to hold on to.
These items take up around 20% of my storage space… 1 in 5 items, 56 slots I am holding onto have no real purpose except being the spur for some great memories, or maybe the opportunity for a little bit of fun.
I know the Greedy Goblin is snorting his no-name coke right now at the stupidity of me taking up perfectly good AH fodder slots with things I just can't part with.
The worst part is, some of these trash items are bags… I am losing bag slots to bags?!?
Let me put my skills to work
I want a retirement slot… somewhere to put this stuff so it is available… think of it like a term deposit slot, I can only withdraw an item once every 3 months… and at a cost… I will pay 50g to be able to take my flaming arrow for a spin.
Let me create a special tailoring item.. the vacuum sealed back of archiving. Let it have 100 slots. make it so 3 characters have to click on the "summoning" portal to help stuff it all in… I don't care…. Just don't make me throw this stuff away…
You never know… I might need it one day…
But wait.. there's more…
OK, make that 57 slots filled with useless junk that I want to keep.
It looks nice, but my Walrus stick has the same fishing bonus plus water breathing… Hopefully I can DE it…
Gnomer and Out!
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Thanks to Diego Fernandez for tipping us off on this weeks Reader Submission Of the Week. Atolón de Mororoa is a graphic design studio based in Montevideo, Uruguay that has some really interesting illustration pieces and a really cool site. Surfing chicken with boxing gloves. How can you even beat that.
Send us more design at email@example.com!


text:
I have always loved a kitchen alcove. The idea of the little breakfast nook (as opposed to an entire breakfast room which would be lovely as well) just seems so homey.
The 1920's kitchen really considered these a necessity. Homes were getting smaller for the middle classes post war and the decline in the ability to have staff made eating and prep in one room more important. The middle class family would most likely have their dinner in the formal dinning room off the kitchen, but early morning with kids off to school, father with his morning paper and Mother happy to have all her new gadgets to hand found the kitchen eating alcove a wonderful addition to her busy morning.
And when space saving is par for the course with the need and want of a breakfast alcove, why not make it do double duty: a guest bed! This would be a great solution for any small house or even for a getaway cottage. With a darling set of curtains in coordinating fabric that says pulled back most of the time, close them when your guest is in there and he'll have a bit of old 'fashioned train sleeper privacy while you get the eggs and coffee on in the morning.;
Even when one considers the small bit of space needed, you could almost see simply adding a bump out to your small kitchen. Some 2 x 4 framing, a simple shed roof and this simple 6 foot wide by 4'10" room would be easy foe many a DIY. A 6 x 5 addition would be very low cost and probably quite doable by a family of a few Summer weekends.
I am going to share this little silent film clip which is rather funny but also a good little glimpse into an early kitchen. The clip says 1920's but it must be very early 20's I would almost say late teens, as the ladies hair and dress tell me late teens. You can see their higher waisted dresses, popular before the dropped waist of the 20's. And their hair is taking on the look we will have in the cut styles of the 1920's but were managed in the teens WWI era with still long hair but wrapped and style to frame the face.
Have a lovely day and don't forget to put a little Vintage in your Day.


text: Lady Antebellum will headline nightly concerts at next year's Country Thunder festivals in Florence, Ariz., and Twin Lakes, Wis. The Arizona event takes place April 11-14 and also features Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Eric Church, Justin Moore and Love and Theft, among others. The Wisconsin festival, set for July 18-21 will also include performances by Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town and several others. Ticket information is available at the festival website.


text:
Chanda Fetter is the group ex director for the Santa Barbara region of the Spectrum Health Clubs. Contact her at [email protected].
Creating the perfect class schedule is an ultimate challenge for managers and directors. This is one area of your club that will be in a constant state of change. Hopefully these tips, many of which I've learned the hard way, will help you to bring more members into your clubs and keep your retention levels high.
How often should it change? Our club revises its schedule quarterly and divides it into four themes—winter, spring, summer and fall. Using this method allows the membership base enough consistency that patterns of traffic can begin to form. If you put too much time in between schedule launches, then you limit your ability to make the necessary class changes, but if you don't allow enough time, you create a lack of consistency that challenges the member as well as the instructors.
Although we launch four schedules a year, the saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," really does hold true in our case. When we revise the schedules, we make the necessary changes to either maintain or create new traffic patterns. At times, this warrants more changes than others.
Analyze the components. The three components to putting a schedule together are class type, class time and class instructor. When making changes to any of these elements, only make one change at a time. For instance, if 5:30 p.m. is a great time for a class in your club, but no one is coming to the scheduled class, try introducing a different instructor. If you still don't see the desired traffic by the time you make your next revision, try a different type of class. At that point if you're still unsuccessful, take a look at the time you are offering the class. By maybe moving the class time just 15 minutes, you could solve your problem. If you try changing too many components at one time, you'll never know the actual reason the class never worked. It's important to understand the trends that exist in the culture of your club. Although it can be a slow process, gradual changes are the only way to produce an effective and popular class schedule.
How long do you let a timeslot suffer? Through much trial and error, I have created the following system. When I am trying out a new timeslot or class, I typically give it two schedules to survive (six months). Members tend to take several months to find what's new, and then they need the appropriate time to try it before you decide to take it away. During these six months, you have the opportunity to change out instructors if necessary, but again, you need to allow enough time for each instructor to find success. If your original pick doesn't pull them in, cut bait and try someone else. If the second instructor doesn't pull them in, cut the class and bring in something else on your next scheduled revision.
Survey your members. Save yourself a lot of headaches by asking the members what they want. Take a look at your instructors' time availability and the types of classes they can teach well. Put together some options for your members and ask them what they would prefer. Getting the members on your side is extremely valuable and will limit the amount of complaint calls you have to deal with later. Be very clear however, and provide them with options to choose from. Don't ask open-ended questions such as, "Would you prefer a Spin class at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays?" Remember that whatever you offer them, you should be prepared to follow through on. If you don't have an instructor available for the class you'd like to offer, don't even bother asking their opinion. Only ask for what you can give.
Specialty classes. Specialty classes are a great way to re-introduce the fun factor into your club. You can run them mid-schedule, weekly or any other frequency. You may even go so far as to charge them to produce a little revenue that can be put back into the program or even fund an appreciation party for your staff. If you're lacking male participation, find someone to do karate, a boot camp or fencing. The possibilities are endless.
Class scheduling is a love-hate task. However, it is the one area in your club where you have the most power, control and ability to drive people into (or out of) your clubs. This service provides members a place to get healthy, have fun, make friends, stay consistent and really change they way they their bodies look and feel. Try to have fun with it. The rewards are more amazing than you could imagine--for both the members and your club.


text:
Maddie's Fund
Maddie's Fund
Foster Care
Foster Care
FeLV Without Fear
Maddie's Public Library
Conference Recordings
American Pets Alive! No-Kill Conference
American Pets Alive! 2015
FeLV Without Fear
February 2015
by Steve Okino
Audience: Executive Leadership, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers, Veterinary Team
Video Length:
42 minutes
Too often, routine euthanasia is the prescription for cats with the Feline Leukemia Virus. That's changing and so are the stereotypes that FeLV-positive cats are undesirable, expensive to care for and un-adoptable. We'll explode the myths and misconceptions and explain how to give these often overlooked cats the quality of life and loving homes they deserve. Presented by veteran broadcast news journalist Steve Okino, this program was part of the American Pets Alive! 2015 No-Kill Conference.
About Steve Okino
Steve Okino has worked daily with the feline leukemia cats at Austin Pets Alive! since 2012. He served as an APA! Cat Adoption Counselor and currently volunteers six days a week at APA's FeLV Sanctuary. Steve is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who moved to Austin after 25 years in Hawaii, where he wrote and directed independent films featured on PBS, Hawaii Public Television and the Hawaii International Film Festival. His communications background includes marketing, political consulting and journalism, including ten years with CBS News and CBS Television Stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Dallas.
Lifesaving is unstoppable when we put our heads and hearts together.
Join Maddie's
Pet Forum
Related Links
American Pets Alive!
Austin Pets Alive!
Please see our
Code of Conduct guidelines
comments powered by Disqus.
nav toggle


text:
Shirt: NY and Co., Jeans: Old Navy, Shoes: F21, Sunnies: $ Store
At long last I have made it through exams and back to having some semblance of a life. And by that I mean I have jumped straight from school into the world of photography and party planning to the extreme. And I must say I am happy as a lark! Funny how being busy is sometimes so satisfying. Or maybe I'm the only one who likes to keep her plate a little too full.
I've been abstaining from blogger for a while now in order to focus more on studying. Turns out, Facebook stepped right in and I have become a picture stalker extrodinaire. Funny how people you haven't seen or thought about in years can suddenly become your most imminent area of research when you are supposed to be doing something else. Anywho, Blogger, you went and changed right around on me while I was gone and my technologically illiterate self just spent all of twenty minutes trying to figure out how the heck to create this post. Which is also probably because I refused to "take the tour." Directions, schmirections.
I'm sure there is lot to update you on, dear blog. None of which is quite to the standard of earth-shattering, so I'll save it for another day. Like when my eyes aren't burning and tearing up, begging me to take my contacts out.
Promise not to be gone so long again!


text:
While working in a bookstore in Boone, North Carolina, back in 2011, a 36-year-old college dropout named Hugh Howey started writing a series of sci-fi novellas called Wool. His stories were set in a postapocalyptic world where all human survivors live in an underground silo, a microsociety where resources are so scarce that one person has to die before another can be born. Howey had already published a book with a small press, but he wanted to retain creative control, and he didn't want to go through the arduous process of finding an agent. So he decided to put out the new books himself, selling digital downloads and print editions through Amazon. In the first six months he sold 14,000 copies. Each new installment met with immediate enthusiasm. Within hours he'd receive emails from readers hungry for more.
- Netflix Isn't Just Rebooting Arrested Development—It's Revolutionizing TV
- Buckle Your Brainpan: The Primer Director Is Back With a New Film
By January of last year, agents were calling Howey, looking to publish the books through more established channels, but he was reluctant. At that point, the Wool series was already making him close to $12,000 a month. Nelson Literary Agency founder Kristin Nelson won Howey over when she admitted that she wasn't sure traditional publishing could offer him anything better than what he was doing on his own. (When she recounted this remark at a recent industry conference, the publishing professionals in the audience shifted uncomfortably in their chairs.) By May, Wool was bringing in $130,000 a month, and Howey and Nelson had sold the film option to 20th Century Fox and Ridley Scott. A couple of publishers made seven-figure offers for the rights to sell the book in hardcover, paperback, and ebook, but Howey and Nelson turned them down. He'd make that much in a year of digital sales alone.
Then Simon & Schuster's president sent Nelson an email that opened the door to a six-figure deal for print rights only. It was an extraordinary concession—the publisher would agree to put its full marketing muscle behind Wool despite having to forgo the ebook revenue stream that has generated the bulk of the series's earnings. It's often said in publishing that with a blockbuster book, everybody wins. But with Wool, it's Hugh Howey who has won biggest.
After centuries in which books and the process of publishing them barely changed, the digital revolution has thrown the entire business up for grabs. It's a transformation that began with the rise of Amazon as an online bookseller and accelerated with the resulting decline of the physical bookstore. But with the shift to ebooks—which now represent upwards of 20 percent of big publishers' revenue, up from 1 percent in 2008—every aspect of the existing framework is now open to debate: how much books will cost, how long they'll be, whether they'll be edited, who will publish them, and whether authors will continue to be paid in advance to write them. It's a future that Amazon doesn't control and one where traditional publishers might eventually thrive, not just survive. The only certainty is that the venerable book business, a settled landscape for so long, is now open territory for anyone to claim.
Of all the worries in the publishing world these days, the king of them is cultural irrelevance. "The fact is that people don't read anymore," Steve Jobs told a reporter in 2008, blurting out the secret fear of bookish people everywhere. But consider this: In one week, people who don't read anymore bought about half a million copies of a really long book called Steve Jobs. In the past year, Vintage has sold one book from the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy for every six American adults. The Big Six publishers—Random House, Penguin, Hachette, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins—all make money, and at profit margins that are likely better than they were 50 years ago.
Meanwhile, readers have an unprecedented array of options. E-readers have gotten consistently cheaper and better since the first Kindle shipped in 2007, giving customers instant access to millions of titles. For a couple of dollars you can buy a self-published sensation or a Kindle Single rather than a full-length book. Add it all together and you have a more vibrant market for literary material than ever before, with nearly 3 billion copies sold every year. Amazon likes to point out that new Kindle buyers go on to purchase almost five times as many books from Amazon, print and digital, in the ensuing year as they did in the prior one. "I believe we'll look back in five years," says Russ Grandinetti, VP of Kindle content for Amazon, "and realize that digital was one of the great expansions of the publishing business."
For all the digital optimism, not even Amazon is ready to declare the traditional model dead. In May 2011 the company announced that it was going head-to-head with the Big Six by launching a general-interest imprint in Manhattan, headed by respected industry veteran Larry Kirshbaum. It signed up celebrity authors, paying a reported $850,000 for a memoir by Laverne & Shirley star Penny Marshall and winning over best-selling self-help author Timothy Ferriss. Tired of being undersold by Amazon and wary of its encroachment into their business, many brick-and-mortar booksellers refused to stock the titles. The boycott has worked so far: Marshall's book flopped, and Ferriss' undersold his previous offering. Ferriss says he doesn't regret his experiment with Amazon Publishing, but he allows, "I could have made more money—certainly up to this point—by staying with Random House."
Still, it's not clear that traditional publishers are well positioned to own the digital future. They are saddled with the costs of getting dead trees to customers—paper, printing, binding, warehousing, and shipping—and they cannot simply jettison those costs, because that system accounts for roughly 80 percent of their business. Ebooks continue to gain ground, but the healthiness of the profit margins is unclear. J. K. Rowling's latest book helps illustrate this bind. At a rumored advance of $7 million, Little, Brown essentially backed up an armored car to Rowling's house to pay her before seeing a nickel in revenue. The publisher then paid highly trained people to improve the novel and well-connected people to publicize and market it until it was inescapable. Little, Brown's landlord in Manhattan occasionally asks for rent too. If a reader can buy the Kindle edition for $8.99, the public might eventually find it absurd to pay $19.99 for a printed version, let alone the $35 that Little, Brown wants for the hardcover.
What's more, awarding huge contracts for books that may not even be written yet creates tremendous risk. The industry is plagued by what indie-publishing entrepreneur Richard Nash has called the "pathology of unearned advances." An author who gets a book deal is paid an advance against royalties, and if the royalties end up exceeding the advance, the author starts getting more checks. But that doesn't usually happen.
The uncertainty about a book's potential value cuts both ways. Daniel Menaker, former executive editor in chief of Random House, told me what happened when a fellow editor there presented a case to his colleagues for making an offer on Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit: "People just laughed, and someone said, 'Talk about beating a dead horse.' " Good one! The editor, Jonathan Karp, luckily won the argument, and Random House bought the rights for only five figures. More than 2 million copies were in print even before the movie came out. Unfortunately, the more common scenario is that a publisher opens the vault for a book that tanks. Bantam paid a reported $2 million in 2005 for two novels from a sci-fi writer named Gordon Dahlquist. If the title The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters doesn't sound familiar, you're not alone.
The publishing houses stay afloat only because the megahits pay for the flops, and there's generally enough left over for profit. Predicting the success or failure of any given book is impossible. Menaker recalls Jason Epstein, who led Random House for four decades, telling him, "Make no mistake—this is gambling." Which is why the pricing pressure on ebooks is so scary to publishers: If they are the gambler at the slot machines, placing scores of bets and relying on the winnings to trump the losses, Amazon represents a casino that offers smaller and smaller payouts.
Beyond the immediate concern over prices, publishers also worry that the disappearance of the physical bookstore could endanger the entire book business, even (ironically) Amazon. Research has shown that readers don't tend to use online bookstores to discover books; they use them to purchase titles they find out about elsewhere—frequently at physical stores. (If you want to see a bookstore owner get angry, mention Amazon's Price Check app, which allows customers to scan an item in a physical store and buy it for less from Amazon then and there.) With no stores to browse in, publishers fear, book sales everywhere could take a significant hit.
This is one reason that, in 2010, five of the Big Six publishers worked with Apple to institute a new model to keep other retailers competitive with Amazon. In an attempt to win customers, Amazon had been routinely selling ebooks at a loss, paying, say, $12 to $15 wholesale for a popular ebook and then selling it for $9.99. Under the new so-called agency model, the publisher would have the power to set the price everywhere—between $12.99 and $14.99 for most best sellers—but the retailer would take 30 percent. That is, the publishers agreed to a scheme in which Amazon would make significantly more per book and they would make less. They were playing the long game, trying to protect physical stores and print sales and chip away at Amazon's overwhelming ebook market share.
After fighting the plan, Amazon caved. But the Department of Justice sued the five publishers and Apple for collusion, and Amazon described one of the resulting settlements as "a big win for Kindle owners." The recently announced merger of the two biggest of the Big Six, Random House and Penguin, is widely seen as a move to build an entity that can stand up to Amazon's market power.
In the long term, what publishers have to fear the most may not be Amazon but an idea it has helped engender—that the only truly necessary players in the game are the author and the reader. "I was at a meeting God knows how many years ago at MIT," former Random House chief Epstein says, "and someone used the word disintermediation. When I deconstructed that, I said, 'Oh my God, that's the end of the publishing business.' " At a time when a writer can post a novel online and watch the revenue pour in by direct deposit, the publishing industry's skill at making books, selling them by hand to bookstores, and managing the distribution of the product threatens to become irrelevant. In Epstein's vision, the writer may need a freelance editor, a publicist, and an agent who functions as a kind of business manager, but authors will keep a bigger share of the proceeds with no lumbering media corporation standing in the way.
So far this phenomenon has largely been limited to previously unknown writers like Hugh Howey. Amanda Hocking, a 26-year-old Minnesotan who worked days at an assisted-living facility, grossed about $2 million on ebooks in a little over a year with her paranormal romances and zombie novels for young adults. John Locke, a self-published crime writer, had already beaten Hocking to the 1-million-ebook mark on Amazon. And then, of course, there is E. L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey, which began as self-published Twilight fan fiction but wound up making 2012 so bountiful for Random House that it gave a $5,000 bonus to each employee.
But these are the exceptions. In general, new writers gain much more than they lose by signing with a major house. Most self-published authors have trouble selling a copy outside of their immediate family. Even if they have talent, they lack professional help or the imprimatur of quality that a publisher can bring. Indeed, Fifty Shades, which some have taken to be the definitive evidence in favor of self-publishing, is more accurately a demonstration of the opposite: The book became a massive commercial success only after Random House got involved, placing giant stacks of paperbacks in bookstores everywhere and buying huge ads in the London Underground.
The real danger to publishers is that big-ticket authors, who relied on the old system to build their careers, will abandon them now that they have established an audience. As Howey says, "When that happens, all bets are off." The John Grishams of the world already manage to extract excellent deals in the traditional way because of their huge and reliable sales, and few writers relish the work of being their own publisher. But as that work grows easier—as complex print distribution loses ground to low-cost digital delivery—the big names are starting to get tempted. Stephen King has been experimenting with bypassing his publisher, releasing his latest essay as a Kindle Single directly (albeit with some editing and promotion) through the Amazon store. The popular suspense writer Barry Eisler turned down a $500,000 book contract with the intention to self-publish—but before he could do so, Amazon Publishing offered him a sweetheart deal.
Pretty soon one of these famous writers will step up to the cliff and actually jump. Maybe it will be Tim Ferriss. His less-than-stellar results with Amazon might push him back to a traditional publisher—or in another direction entirely. A great deal of money hinges on what he and his fellow best-selling authors decide to do next. "I wouldn't be surprised if I self-published in the next few years," Ferriss says. "Wouldn't remotely surprise me."
Evan Hughes (@evanhughes) is the author of Literary Brooklyn.


text:
    Chase Manhattan Bank  is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your account, and we need more information to help us provide you with secure service. Until we can collect this information, your access to sensitive account features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon as possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
  Why is my account access limited?

 Your account access has been limited for the following reason(s):

 March 29, 2006: We would like to ensure that your account was not accessed by an non-authorized third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive Chase Manhattan Bank  account features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection.

 (Your case ID for this reason is CMRA04-410-320-3334.)

 At Chase Manhattan Bank , one of our most important responsibilities to you, our customer, is the safekeeping of the nonpublic personal ("confidential") information you have entrusted to us and using this information in a responsible manner. Appropriate use of the confidential information you provide us is also at the heart of our ability to provide you with exceptional personal service whenever you contact us.

    Please confirm your identity here: <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&start=4&q=http://lostcabinusa.com/images/.chaseonline.chase.com/sso_co_home.html" <target="_blank">https://chaseonline.chase.com/chaseonline/home/sso_co_home.jsp

 Completing all of the checklist items will automatically restore your account access.

 © 2006 JPMorgan Chase & Co.


text:
Butta Verses (Feat. Lucian) - If I Die
New Video For Butta Verses "If I Die" Featuring Lucian Off His Upcoming Album "Reality BV" Coming Soon
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Average year of make: 2005 Max range (NM): 1800 Seating Configuration: 6–9 Cruising Speed (KTS): 430 Average Hourly Rate Inc. Fuel: $ 3520
Average year of make: 2011 Max range (NM): 1842 Seating Configuration: 6–8 Cruising Speed (KTS): 477 Average Hourly Rate Inc. Fuel: $ 3373
Average year of make: 1979 Max range (NM): 1704 Seating Configuration: 5–8 Cruising Speed (KTS): 464 Average Hourly Rate Inc. Fuel: $ 2804
Average year of make: 2006 Max range (NM): 1667 Seating Configuration: 6–7 Cruising Speed (KTS): 471 Average Hourly Rate Inc. Fuel: $ 3315
Average year of make: 2005 Max range (NM): 1877 Seating Configuration: 7–9 Cruising Speed (KTS): 444 Average Hourly Rate Inc. Fuel: $ 3343
Airliner, Heavy Jet, Helicopter, Light Jet, Long Range Jet, Midsize Jet, Piston, Super Light Jet, Super Midsize Jet, Turbo Prop, VIP Airliner
Copyright © 2019 Casino Jet Charter, All Rights Reserved | 1-888-987-JETS (5387)
By hiring Casino Jet Charter as your charter broker, we will act as your agent and assist with arranging the booking of your single entity private flights aboard large and small aircraft. Casino Jet Charter is not a direct air carrier and does not own or operate any aircraft on which our customers fly. All flights we arrange are operated by third party direct air carriers, or foreign direct air carriers who shall maintain full operational control of charter flights at all times.


text:
Parlay Starr ft. Dj Whoo Kid - Who Dat Nigga [Unsigned Hype]
Another single off Parlay Starr's mixtape hosted by DJ Whoo Kid that's available now on Datpiff with features from Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, DJ Paul, Tyga, & More.
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Ibuprofen, sold under the brand names Advil, Motrin, and Ibuprin, is a medication used to relieve pain, swelling and inflammation.
Motrin and Advil can be purchased over-the-counter in 200 milligram (mg) tablets, while higher doses require a prescription.
Available in tablets and capsules, ibuprofen is also found in combination with other drugs sold over-the-counter (OTC) for cough, cold, and migraine.
In certain situations, ibuprofen may be given in hospitals in liquid form through the veins, or intravenously (IV).
Ibuprofen belongs to group of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, which work by inhibiting prostaglandins, chemicals that can cause inflammation in the body.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) originally approved ibuprofen under the Motrin brand in 1974. It was manufactured by McNeil.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) provides pain relief but, unlike NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, it has no effect on inflammation.
This is because Tylenol works differently than ibuprofen and NSAIDs. To date, the way Tylenol works is not fully clear, but it's thought to reduce pain by acting on pain receptors in the brain.
Unlike ibuprofen, Tylenol has no activity in the stomach and does not cause problems with stomach pain or acid reflux.
And like most NSAIDs including ibuprofen, Tylenol reduces fever.
Ibuprofen and Aleve (naproxen) are similar in that they contain the same basic chemical building block.
In addition, they are both available over-the-counter in low doses and via prescription in higher doses.
However, the effects of ibuprofen do not tend to last as long as Aleve, so you may have to take it every four to six hours (up to six times a day).
Aleve only has to be taken up to three times a day, or every eight hours.
Ibuprofen has two black-box warnings:
If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of its inactive ingredients, you should not take Ibuprofen.
People who are about to undergo heart surgery, especially a procedure called coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), should not take ibuprofen.
You should also be careful taking ibuprofen and first speak to your doctor if any of the following apply to you:
Older persons should be careful taking ibuprofen.
The side effects caused by NSAID pain medications such as ibuprofen, when taken by elderly patients, can put them at risk for falls and other dangerous consequences.
In general, NSAIDs that are available over-the-counter and via prescription can cause extreme sleepiness, confusion, dizziness, loss of balance, and severe stomach problems in the elderly.
However, low doses of ibuprofen tend to be a safer choice for elderly patients than most other painkillers. To be on the safe side, talk to you doctor or pharmacist about your concerns.
Ibuprofen is not safe to give to a dog.
Talk to your veterinarian about other painkillers that are safe for your dog, because ibuprofen (and other pain medications) can cause severe or life-threatening digestive, kidney, or liver problems.
However, some painkillers can safely relieve pain and swelling in dogs just as they do in humans, and generally do not cause any unwanted side effects.
Pain medications that are safe for dogs include:
Because the risk of harm to an unborn child varies during pregnancy, ibuprofen falls under two pregnancy categories:
For the first 29 weeks of pregnancy, ibuprofen carries some risk of harm to the fetus.
For women who are 30 weeks and beyond, ibuprofen should only be taken in situations when there are no safer options available.
Ibuprofen can cause a birth defect by causing a major artery that nourishes the baby's heart to close too soon.
Ibuprofen is also found in breast milk, and mothers should avoid taking this drug while breastfeeding.
Regardless, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this medication.
You should also alert your physician if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Ibuprofen is known to interact with many different drugs.
It's always important to share with your doctor and pharmacist all prescription, non-prescription, illegal, recreational, herbal, nutritional, or dietary drugs you're taking..
In general, it is not a good idea to take ibuprofen if you are taking aspirin as a blood thinner to protect your heart.
This is because ibuprofen can block the blood-thinning effects of aspirin. Your options are either to avoid taking ibuprofen or to take ibuprofen one hour before taking aspirin or eight hours after having taken aspirin.
If you are taking any of the following drugs, talk to your doctor about prescribing an alternative to ibuprofen:
Ibuprofen interacts with hundreds of drugs, including:
If you have been taking ibuprofen for a long time while taking certain blood pressure medicines called ACE inhibitors and ARBs, you may notice that your blood pressure has become harder to control.
Examples of these medications include:
It's important to note that some herbal and other supplements can thin the blood and/or may increase blood pressure.
Using such supplements while taking ibuprofen may increase risk of bleeding and/or increase blood pressure.
Examples of these herbal products include:
You should not drink alcohol while taking ibuprofen.
Drinking alcohol while taking ibuprofen can increase the risk of stomach bleeds and may even cause damage to your kidneys.
Because your liver processes grapefruit juice differently than it does ibuprofen, there are no known problems associated with taking ibuprofen and grapefruit juice together.
Ibuprofen purchased over-the-counter comes in tablets or capsules of 200 mg, while prescription doses are available in 400, 600, and 800 mg tablets.
For adults and children over 12 years of age, the usual dose of ibuprofen is one to two tablets or capsules every four to six hours as needed.
Do not take more than 2,400 mg (12 capsules or tablets) of ibuprofen daily. Take ibuprofen with food or after meals if it seems to bother your stomach.
Prescription doses of ibuprofen normally range between 400 mg to 800 mg, up every six to eight hours. In those cases, you should not take more than 3.2 g or 3,200 mg daily.
For bone and joint pain due to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, doses range from 300 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, or 800 mg, every six to eight hours with no more than 3.2 g or 3,200 mg to be taken daily.
If you suspect an overdose, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
You can get in touch with a poison control center at (800) 222-1222.
If you miss a dose of Ibuprofen, try to take it as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule.
Don't double up to make up for a missed dose.
A: Ibuprofen (trade names: Advil, Motrin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) originally marketed as Brufen. It is used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, fever, and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component. Common side effects of ibuprofen include nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal ulceration/bleeding, raised liver enzymes, diarrhea, constipation, epistaxis (nose bleed), headache, dizziness, priapism, rash, salt and fluid retention, and hypertension (high blood pressure). These are not all the possible side effects of ibuprofen. For a complete list, ask your doctor or pharmacist. For more specific information and recommendations, consult with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance based on your specific condition and current medications.
A: You should not take the Advil with the prednisone without first consulting with your health care provider. You should use caution if you have had any peptic ulcers or GI bleeding before. For more information, see //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/ibuprofen.
A: I have reviewed the available literature on ibuprofen and do not find a reference to weight gain. For more information on weight loss, see //www.everydayhealth.com/lifestyle/food/
A: Taking 800 mg three times a day of ibuprofen is okay for a short period of time, a month or two, or even longer if under supervision of a physician. The only issue is if there is a history of heart disease, the patient should not take it over six weeks.
A: Yes, there is. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, and others) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea (pain during your period), fever, and pain and inflammation from other conditions. Low-dose ibuprofen (200 mg) is available over the counter. The recommended dose of ibuprofen varies depending on the patient's weight and the condition being treated; 1,200 mg is considered the maximum daily dose for over-the-counter use, under medical direction. For more specific guidance that will take into account your condition and other medications you're taking, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
A: Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxant that blocks pain sensations. Advil (ibuprofen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation. The two drugs are members of different chemical classes but their uses do overlap somewhat. If the Soma is controlling any pain and inflammation, it probably is not necessary to continue with the Advil. Whether or not to continue is a function of how one or the other drug is controlling your symptoms. The following link provides additional information on Soma: //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/carisoprodol
A: Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDS work by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. The dose of ibuprofen can range from 200 mg every 4 to 6 hours up to 800 mg every 6 hours. The maximum daily dose anyone should ever take is 800 mg every 6 hours or a total of 3200 mg per day. However, anything over the recommended over-the-counter dose of 200 mg should only be taken on the advise of your doctor. People on higher doses should be also be under their doctor's care and supervision because of the risk of serious side effects. Generally, ibuprofen should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest amount of time. Common side effects of Ibuprofen include upset stomach, mild heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, dizziness, headache, nervousness, blurred vision, and ringing in the ears. The use of NSAIDS increases the risk of rare, but serious side effects including heart attack, stroke, and bleeding from the digestive tract. The risk of heart attack or stroke increases with long-term use of an NSAID. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance. However, bleeding from the digestive tract can happen at any point during treatment with an NSAID. Call your doctor right away if you have any signs of bleeding from the digestive tract, such as black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Kidney failure is a rare side effect of NSAIDs, occurring in less than 1 percent of patients who take them. Certain risk factors may increase the risk for any of these serious side effects. So, it is important to talk to your doctor about your NSAID use and your complete medical history. Your doctor is best able to properly evaluate your medical condition and make recommendations based on your specific circumstances. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain and inflammation. Doses of 200 to 400 mg every 4 to 6 hrs or 1,200 mg daily is considered safe to take without a physician
A: There is increasing interest in non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Extensive epidemiological surveys have suggested a lower prevalence of cognitive impairment in patients receiving long term treatment with NSAIDs. Animal and cell culture studies have produced evidence that inflammatory processes may be involved in the pathogenesis of AD. As a result, agents such as ibuprofen have been proposed for the treatment of people with AD. Although ibuprofen is better tolerated overall than some other NSAIDs, such as indomethacin, no randomized controlled trials investigating the efficacy of this drug for treatment of people with AD have been published. One such a trial is underway. The use of ibuprofen for the treatment of AD cannot at present be recommended. For more specific information, consult with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance based on your specific condition and current medications, particularly before taking any action. Shereen A. Gharbia, PharmD
A: Increased blood sugar is not a listed side effect for Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen). However, if you are taking Ibuprofen drops, there are sugars in the mix that can increase blood sugars (sucrose or sucralose). If you use medications such as Diabinese (chlorpropamide) or Orinase (tolbutamide) with Ibuprofen, the blood sugar can be lower than usual. For more information on blood sugar / diabetes, please visit our link and the American Diabetes Association at: //www.everydayhealth.com/, or //www.diabetes.org/ Patti Brown, PharmD
A: The primary over-the-counter painkillers contain acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin. All three of these have some impact on the liver, and can cause liver damage when taken in excess. While occasional, restricted use may be safe for those with hepatitis C, a doctor will choose the drug based on which is least likely to adversely affect you. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin and others) reduces high body temperature, is an anti-inflammatory and inhibits normal platelet function. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal upset and bleeding. Those at risk of portal hypertension are already at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, intensifying this risk. Studies have demonstrated that, at certain dosages, ibuprofen can stress the liver and elevate liver enzymes in people with hepatitis C. Ibuprofen must be used with extreme caution in the later stages of liver disease and for those on interferon therapy. Check with your doctor before taking any action.
A: Advil (ibuprofen) is commonly used to relieve symptoms of gout. The normal dose is 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Long term use, at high doses, may affect the kidneys and potentially cause stomach ulcers. This medication should be taken with food and should be closely monitored or avoided in patients with kidney failure or ulcers. //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/ibuprofen Lori Mendoza, PharmD Mendoza, PharmD
A: Dizziness and drowsiness can be common side effects of ibuprofen. Contact your health care provider if your husband is experiencing severe drowsiness or muscle weakness. This can be a sign of a serious side effect of ibuprofen. Your doctor can determine if ibuprofen should be continued. You may also find helpful information about ibuprofen side effects at //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/ibuprofen Pharmacist Sarah, PharmD
A: The ibuprofen you have found is very old. The expiration date is beyond what would be considered safe and effective for the medication use. After the expiration date, there's no guarantee they'll be of any benefit. You should dispose of any outdated medications. Medications disposed of in the trash can be disguised by simply crushing the pills or tablets or add kitty litter, coffee grounds or sawdust to the trash bag. That way it doesn't look attractive to anyone or any thing. Lori Poulin, PharmD
A: Aspirin is a salicylate drug that belongs to a large class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Ibuprofen is also an NSAID. It works slightly differently than aspirin, but it also reduces hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. NSAIDs, including ibuprofen are contraindicated (meaning that they should never be used) in anyone who has experienced a rash, allergic-type reaction, or asthma-like reaction to aspirin. For over-the-counter pain and fever relief, Tylenol (acetaminophen) is generally considered safe to use in people with aspirin allergies. However, Tylenol is not for everyone, including those with liver disease. So, talk to your doctor about Tylenol if you have any chronic medical conditions. There are also prescription medications available to treat pain in people allergic to aspirin. Consult your doctor for specific recommendations based on your specific type of pain. Always read and follow the complete directions and warnings on over-the-counter medicines and discuss their use with your doctor or health care provider before using them. Be aware that many over-the-counter preparations not labeled as pain relievers may contain aspirin or other NSAIDs. This particularly true of cold and flu remedies. Always read labels carefully. For more specific information, consult with your doctor or local pharmacist for guidance based on your health status and current medications, particularly before taking any action. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: This is not true. Advil (ibuprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has both analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties as part of its chemical makeup. However, effectiveness of either or both properties is patient specific and dose related so what works as an anti-inflammatory at one dose for one person may not for another. This would also be true of its side effects which can include stomach irritation.
A: Consult your physician for any pain you experience during running. Continuing to run on any sort of injury can cause further damage. Your health care provider is best able to evaluate your pain and help you treat it. Always read and follow the complete directions and warnings on over-the-counter medications and discuss their use with your health care provider. You may also find helpful information at //www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Your question concerned using Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) on a regular basis. You did not state what dosage you were using and how often you used it. Dosage recommendations on the over- the-counter strength (200 mg) are different from those on the prescription strength (400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg). When you read the back of an over-the -ounter bottle dosage recommendations for adults and children over the age of 12 are : Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used. Do not exceed 6 tablets (1200 mg) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. You will also note the long list of warnings on the side concerning allergies and stomach bleeding, to name a few. Included in the warnings are do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor. Prescription dosages begin at 300 mg four times a day for mild pain up to 800 mg four times a day in those experiencing rheumatoid arthritis. As always, the rule of thumb is to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time. Research has shown that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which Ibuprofen is classified as, may cause an increase in the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. They also are known to cause an increase in the risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events such as bleeding and ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which could be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning. Elderly patients are at a greater risk for these events. Long-term use of NSAIDs has also resulted in kidney injury. Most people tolerate Ibuprofen well when used at appropriate dosages and lengths of treatment. If needed at larger doses or extended periods of time you, may be masking another underlying condition or setting yourself up for unwanted side effects. It would be very important to have a physician monitor and supervise your treatment. I have included a link I hope you find helpful. www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/ibuprofen
A: The reason you are getting conflicting information is that there is not enough information from human testing to say that ibuprofen is completely safe. After 30 weeks of gestation, there is definite risk to the unborn baby's heart. But before that, it isn't clear whether there's a risk. Long-term use of ibuprofen during the first 20 weeks of gestation may result in an increased chance of miscarriage. So most recommendations are to avoid it if possible. However, if the benefits to the mom outweigh the risks to the unborn baby, it can be given before 30 weeks of gestation. Your doctor is best able to help you make that treatment decision based on your specific circumstances. You may also find helpful information at //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/ibuprofen. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Advil (ibuprofen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Advil can be used for pain and inflammation. Motrin (ibuprofen) is the same medication as Advil; they are both ibuprofen. They are just made by different companies. They will both work in the same way. Generic ibuprofen will work just as well as Advil or Motrin and costs less. Your health care provider can provide you with more information. Please see the Everyday Health link for more information on fibromyalgia. //www.everydayhealth.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-101.aspx. Laura Cable, PharmD
A: According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), analgesics, including ibuprofen, present no danger for most patients when administered at recommended doses. However, some medical conditions precipitate dangerous ibuprofen effects on kidneys. In addition, prolonged use of ibuprofen may increase the risk for kidney damage. Most medications that can precipitate kidney damage are eliminated from the body through the kidneys. There are two major types of ibuprofen effects on kidneys, acute renal failure and a type of chronic kidney disease known as analgesic nephropathy. Furthermore, the NIDDK suggests that patients with diagnosed medical conditions that increase the risk of acute kidney failure consult with a health care provider prior to taking ibuprofen and patients who routinely take over the counter ibuprofen should follow up with their health care provider for proper evaluation of their kidney function. The ibuprofen effects on kidneys, according to the prescribing information, include renal papillary necrosis (tissue death) and other abnormal renal pathology. These have been observed with prolonged administration. There have been reports of acute interstitial nephritis with hematuria (blood in the urine), proteinuria (protein in the urine) and occasionally nephritic syndrome. Other forms of renal toxicity are possible, observed in patients with prerenal conditions which lead to decreased renal blood flow or blood volume. Administration of ibuprofen in these patients can be potentially dangerous. Patients at greatest risk include those with impaired kidney function, heart failure, liver dysfunction, patients taking diuretics and the elderly population. Ibuprofen is eliminated primarily from the kidneys and as a result patients with impaired kidney function should be closely monitored if treatment with ibuprofen is necessary. In these patients, prescribed dosages should be reduced to avoid an unsafe accumulation of ibuprofen in the body. Treatment with ibuprofen is not recommended in patients with advanced kidney disease.
A: Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). NSAIDS reduce hormones in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Ibuprofen is used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including headache, arthritis, back pain, menstrual cramps, toothaches, and minor injuries or muscle aches. Common side effects of ibuprofen include upset stomach, heartburn, gas, bloating, dizziness, blurred vision, and ringing in the ears. More serious side effects are rare, but possible. They include bleeding from the digestive tract and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The risk of heart attack and stroke increases with long-term use of NSAIDS, while bleeding from the digestive tract can occur at any time during treatment. A search of a drug database shows that liver damage or hepatotoxicity is rare with ibuprofen. This is not a complete list of risks or side effects associated with ibuprofen. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDS work by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. Ibuprofen is not recommended in advanced kidney disease. Continuing to used ibuprofen with kidney disease can result in further damage. Follow your doctor's instructions. Talk to your doctor about appropriate pain management options. Your doctor is best able to guide your treatment decisions based on your specific circumstances. Chronic kidney disease affects 20 million Americans and often progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) if left untreated. Stage 3 Kidney Disease and higher is defined by a GFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73m2. A GFR of 60 mL/min/1.73m2 represents the loss of approximately half of normal kidney function. A GFR of less than 60 mL/min/1.73m2 is associated with an increased incidence and prevalence of complications of kidney disease, such as anemia, bone disease, malnutrition, and reduced functioning and well-being. In addition, the dose of many drugs needs to be adjusted for a GFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73m2. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDS work by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. Common side effects of ibuprofen include upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, dizziness, headache, nervousness, blurred vision, and ringing in the ears. Aspirin is a salicylate drug that is also classified as an NSAID. While ibuprofen does not contain aspirin, they are similar drugs that belong to the same overall class. So, people who are not able to take aspirin because of allergies, side effects, or other problems should also avoid ibuprofen and other NSAIDS. And vice versa. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Ibuprofen is in a group of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is available in prescription strength and over-the-counter (OTC) strength. Ibuprofen is used to treat pain and reduce inflammation from a variety of medical conditions. Ibuprofen also reduces fever. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider regarding an appropriate treatment for pain. Ibuprofen, like other NSAIDs, can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and, rarely, serious gastrointestinal side effects, like ulcers, perforation of the stomach or intestines, and bleeding, which can result from an NSAID for 3-6 months, and in about 2-4% of people treated for 1 year, according to ibuprofen prescribing information. The chance of serious gastrointestinal side effects becomes greater with continued use of the NSAID; however, even short-term use is not without risk. According to ibuprofen prescribing information, NSAIDs should be used with extreme caution in those with a prior history of ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding. People with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or gastrointestinal bleeding who use NSAIDs have a greater than 10-fold increased risk for developing a gastrointestinal bleed compared to people who take NSAIDs with neither of these risk factors. Other factors that increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in people taking NSAIDs include: the additional use of corticosteroids or anticoagulants (blood thinners); longer duration of NSAID therapy; smoking; alcohol use; older age, and poor general health status. People at high risk for serious gastrointestinal effects with NSAIDS should consider alternative therapies that do not involve NSAIDs, according to ibuprofen prescribing information. Derek Dore, PharmD
A: Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs work by blocking substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Ibuprofen is used to treat fever, pain, and inflammation from a variety of conditions including headache, arthritis, menstrual cramps, backache, toothache, and minor injuries. Common side effects of ibuprofen include upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, dizziness, blurred vision, and ringing in the ears. Other more serious side effects can occur with all NSAIDs, including an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The risk for heart attack and stroke increases with long-term use of NSAIDs. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach or intestine. These problems may develop at any time during treatment, may happen without warning symptoms, and may cause death. The risk may be higher for people who take NSAIDs for a long time, are older in age, have poor health, or who drink three or more alcoholic drinks per day while taking ibuprofen. Contact your doctor right away if you experience symptoms of bleeding from the digestive tract. These symptoms include coughing up blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, and bloody, black, or tarry stools. Always read and follow the complete directions and warnings on over-the-counter medicines and discuss their use with your doctor before taking them. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
By Frieda Wiley, PharmD, CGP, RPh | Medically Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD
Latest Update: 2015-02-26
Copyright © 2014 Everyday Health Media, LLC


text:
16 November 2012 - The 16th edition of "Semi-Marathon de Boulogne-Billancourt Christian-Granger", an IAAF Bronze Label Road Race will take place on Sunday 18 November at 10:00 am CET in Boulogne, France.
The loop course has been slightly modified but as usual the start and finish of the race will take place in front of the Hotel de Ville, passing through the Bois de Boulogne. The objective of the race organisers is to break the 1hour barrier which has resisted all previous the assaults in Boulogne-Billancourt. Kenya Nicolas Manza came the closest when running 1:00:12 in 2008, while the fastest time ever run by a woman ever in this town is 1:09:26 in 2009 by Ethiopian Dado Firehiwot.
Last year Ethiopia made a sweep of the victories thanks to Ejigu Sentayehumerg and Tesema Goetetom Haftu.
Approximately about 6100 runners coming from more than 50 countries will line up on Sunday, which makes this Half-Marathon the third most popular in France (with Paris and Lyon), and the last major one of the year. The forecast announces chilly temperature and possibly light rain in the Eastern part of Paris area.
PJ Vazel for the IAAF
Please note at the time of writing the organisers had not released details of their elite field


text:
Verizon's Erwin, Movile's Bloisi and Do Something's Lublin Join D:Dive Into Mobile
The second edition of our blockbuster D:Dive Into Mobile conference hits on Oct. 29 and 30 in New York City this fall.
It's shaping up to be a great event thanks to a panel of strong and diverse speakers, each bringing their own perspective to the global phenomenon of "mobile first."
Today, we're officially adding to the line-up Verizon Wireless CMO Tami Erwin, Movile CEO Fabricio Bloisi and Do Something CEO Nancy Lublin.
They join Google mobile guru Andy Rubin, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs, Facebook VP Engineering Mike Schroepfer and WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum.
In its latest marketing campaign, Verizon has been encouraging customers to "share everything." We'll be asking the same of Tami Erwin, who has recently assumed the top marketing role at Verizon.
Her appearance comes at an interesting time as the battle for 4G customers continues, more rivals get the iPhone and as Verizon and AT&T shift to allowing customers to share a pool of gigabytes across a range of devices.
Fabricio Bloisi is the founder and CEO of Movile, the hotshot Latin American mobile services company that dominates mobile messaging and payments in that region and is now moving into HTML5 content distribution. Movile counts more than 100 million active users and has its sights set on the U.S. market as its next target.
When we asked trusted sources for their recommendations for Latin American mobile speakers, Bloisi was far and away the top guy. "Movile is 100 percent the right choice," said one effusive recommendation.
Nancy Lublin is CEO of DoSomething.org, and will bring to the conference the perspective of the all-important mobile demographic of young people. Her teen activism organization runs on top of mobile and social media platforms — often, texting.
More than 2.4 million U.S. teens participated in Do Something campaigns in 2011. Current projects include rating schools for how they handle bullying, simulating pregnancy via text alerts and dissuading teens from texting while driving by sending them "thumb socks" and receiving back pictures of them in action.
Lublin is also working on a new subsidiary project called Crisis Text Line to help teens connect to counselors. She joined Do Something in 2003 after founding Dress for Success, which helps low-income women with career development.
We continue to add speakers and product demos, particularly those from regions we don't have represented in the line-up yet. Some tickets are still available, though likely not for long.


text:
With the recent Sophos report of a CCITTFaxDecode filter being used to obfuscate malware, we decided it was time to add CCITT support for Group 3 1D to PDFExaminer.
We've been aware of one malware PDF using CCITTFaxDecode being used previously, however, the use of Javascript was not obfuscated, just the content, so we still flagged the file as suspicious. After implementing the Group 3 1D protocol [pdf] in PDFExaminer and testing our previously known sample appears to have led us to having found the same file as Sophos, but from 2010-11-07 - MD5: 863f99103941a33fbbe722f0deb3afa5, so there's not a lot of these going around, and they do not appear to be current.
View the full PDFExaminer report here and the 6 / 43 Virustotal.com report from 2010-10-09.


text:
Bethlehem is located in Georgia.
Bethlehem, Georgia has a population of
Bethlehem is
family-centric than the surrounding county with
38% of the households
containing married families with children.
The county average for households married with children is 36%.
The median household income in Bethlehem, Georgia is
The median household income for the surrounding county is $45,610
compared to the national median of $50,013.
The median age of people living in Bethlehem is
36.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88
degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 30.7 degrees.
The average rainfall is approximately 49.63 inches
per year, with inches of snow per year.


text:
Ray Emery stopped 17 shots to remain unbeaten this season, Patrick Kane had a goal and two assists, and Chicago held off Colorado 5-2 on Monday night in the first meeting since the Avalanche halted the Blackhawks' record points streak.
Jimmy Hayes and Andrew Shaw scored 57 seconds apart in the first period, Brent Seabrook contributed another and Jonathan Toews added a late insurance goal for the surging Blackhawks, who have won three straight to move to 3-2-0 after their NHL-record 21-0-3 start to the season was ended in the Mile High City on March 8.
Emery, the backup to Corey Crawford, extended his league record with his 11th consecutive victory to start the season.
Gabriel Landeskog and Milan Hejduk scored for slumping Colorado, which has lost a season-high four in a row.
The Blackhawks had another big offensive night highlighted by Kane, the team's leading scorer. He nearly had another goal on a breakaway early in the third period, only to be turned away by the left pad of Semyon Varlamov.
With a game-sealing goal late, Toews finished with a score and two assists.
This offensive output comes two days after Chicago scored a season-best eight goals in a win at Dallas. The victory may have been costly, though, as Marian Hossa left the game after the first period with what the team called an upper-body injury.
Kane and Seabrook scored goals in the second period to stake the Blackhawks to a 4-1 lead.
Just before the period ended, Hejduk found the back of the net on a play that was started by a pass from Varlamov, who picked up his first assist of the season.
Chicago began with a flurry of goals, starting with Hayes backhanding a shot past Varlamov for his first of the season. Hayes was just recently called up from Rockford of the AHL.
Moments later, Shaw beat Varlamov with a wrist shot.
Emery came up big in the opening period, with a little help from Niklas Hjalmarsson. On a play where Emery was sprawled out on the ice, the defenseman slid over and prevented a potential goal by blocking a wrist shot with his left leg.
The Avalanche got on the board with 33.4 seconds remaining in the first period when Landeskog scored a short-handed goal. The young captain took a pass from Matt Duchene and simply flew by Seabrook on his way to the goal.
Seabrook took a seat on the bench for a good portion of the second period, only to return and score his fifth goal of the season on a slap shot.
At the morning practice, the Blackhawks insisted they weren't motivated by avenging the streak-snapping loss to the Avalanche. Plus, with the steak over, they can focus on what they do best — play up-tempo hockey.
As to why the Avalanche have given Chicago so much trouble of late, Kane had a simple explanation: Colorado is one of the few teams that can actually match the Blackhawks' swift speed.
Said Kane: "It's like when we came into the league — we were young and youthful and trying to prove something. I'm sure that's the same way with the Avalanche."


text:
This ought to be a fun one. Opinions on Oliver Perez are easy to find and, given his past performance, probably pretty easy to argue. I'm sure that a lot of people with a lot better credentials and a lot more time will tackle this — but given his level of potential, the size of the contract, and the fact that I will have to watch him pitch to about 2,500 batters, I would like to take a crack at it.
The reports are three years, $36 million. So $12 million per year for his age 27, 28, and 29 seasons. What does $36 million dollars buy you nowadays?
The Good:
Oliver had his career season at the tender age of 22. While pitching for the Pirates, Ollie posted a 2.98 ERA and struck out a phenomenal 239 batters in 196 innings, for a K/9 rate which I believe was second in MLB that year. Great year.
The Bad:
The rest of his career with the Pirates was tumultuous. In 2005 he collapsed to a 5.85 ERA, walking batters at almost twice the rate at the year before. In 2006, he regressed even further, going 3-13 with a 6.55 ERA before being traded to the Mets.
Mets Career:
As we all know by now, Oliver came over and showed just how volatile he can be in his final few starts. After getting shellacked twice, he SHUT OUT the Braves in a brilliant start in Atlanta. He then proceeded to get his around down the stretch before coming back in the playoffs and pitching decently in the Endy Chavez game. Say what you will about his erratic nature, but he had already proved he was not afraid of the spotlight.
In 2007 he took what appeared to be a great step forward for the Mets, notching his second best full season. He struck out 174 batters in 177 innings, lowered his walk rate (which had been above 5.5/9 the previous three seasons) to 4.02 batters per nine innings, and posted an ERA of 3.56. He wasn't quite that good, as he allowed a ton of earned runs, but it was a big step forward.
In 2008 his overall numbers regressed — and what you make of that will go a long way toward what you think of Oliver. Oh, and remember that big game reputation? In his career, here are his ERA's against some select teams which might be of interest to the Mets and some which could be considered bottom feeders:
Atlanta (3.46), Philadelphia (3.15), Yankees (2.61)
Washington (6.53), San Francisco (7.07), Arizona (5.01)
What Happened in 2008?
As I mentioned, he regressed in 2008. His walks went up, his strikeouts went down, his ERA went up. Why? A cursory glance at the numbers doesn't reveal much — his fastball was the same speed (actually faster), his pitch selection remained the same, he got basically the same number of swings and misses. You can speculate if you like, but for my money, I think Oliver was basically the same pitcher with a little different luck.
Firstly, he allowed 90 runs in 177 innings for a RA of 4.57. This year, he allowed 100 runs but in 194 innings. That's an RA of 4.63 — nearly identical. A metric called Fielding Independent Pitching (which looks at a pitchers secondary statistics to make a rough estimate of what their ERA should have been if not for fielding and luck) has Oliver at 4.35 in 2007 and 4.68 in 2008.
So is that what we have? A pitcher who sits somewhere in the 4.3 to 4.6 range?
Perhaps. The projection systems which have published their data so far, Bill James, CHONE, and Marcel, have Oliver right in that zone. Of course, these projections are what they are and cannot be taken too seriously, but they project him to post an ERA between 4.22 (Marcel) and 4.72 (CHONE). Everyone likes him to keep striking batters out and to keep walking too many guys.
I would be skeptical of the projections for a number of reasons. As mathematical models, they are not going to be able to take into account of what we know about Oliver. Looking at his numbers, they are going to weigh heavily his poorer recent performance in 2006 and won't weigh his 2004. They don't know that he's got great raw "stuff" — a good fastball and a killer slider. They are helpful, but one data point of many.
A couple of years ago, none of us knew what to expect of Oliver Perez. Was he the wunderkind who struck out 240 batters and posted a sub 3 ERA? Was he the headcase who posted an ERA over 6? As we've seen him more, I think we've all realized that his band of expected outcomes has narrowed. Whereas a few years ago we didn't know if he'd be C.C. Sabathia or out of baseball, we now know that Oliver will have value to a team somewhere (well, as much as we know anything in this silly game).
I think there is reason for optimism, though, on Perez, that is not based on homerism. Although I no longer hold my breath that he could eventually turn into an ace, I think he can still be Oliver of 2007 rather than 2008. Why?
Stuff and Health
He's got great raw talent. His fastball has not lost any speed since 2005, the first year we have data from. That year his average fastball was 91.3, in 2008 is was 91.2. In the years between, it was down to 90.2 and 90.5. His slider, as we all know, is filthy, and stayed filthy last year.
Although he is entering his age 27 season, he already has 999 ML innings on his arm. Although that sounds like a lot of innings, I think that it is a manageable workload for someone who has been in the majors for 7 years. He also had, by accident or not, a reasonable progression of innings for a youngster. In 2002, he pitched about 155 innings; in 2003, about 173; in 2004 he pitched 196. This gradual progression avoided something called the Verducci effect (which is a commonsense proposition that adding too many innings in a single year could hurt your arm). Furthermore, the fact that he sucked in 2005 and 2006 kept his innings down big time.
Its obviously an impossible thing to predict, but Oliver looks like a better bet than most to stay healthy, which is great. He increased his innings by only 13 last year and looks like he could be poised to make another leap this year, provided that he stays effective.
There is plenty of precedent, as well, for pitchers like Oliver Perez, who has control issues as younger pitchers, to put it all together down the road. The obvious comparison would be to Randy Johnson — who as a left handed fastball/slider machine failed to get his walks below 100 in a full season for four full years before starting to put it together. Johnson was 29 before his first truly dominant year with the Mariners — and even then he took another year to become the Randy Johnson we all know. Of course, Randy Johnson is a freak of nature — he's enormous and throws much harder than Oliver. But in terms of repertoire and issues, they are very similar.
More realistically, Baseball-Reference.com sees Oliver Perez as most similar to three very successful pitchers: Mark Langston, Bobby Witt, and Frank Viola.
Langston, another Mariner lefty, won 179 games and made four all star teams. He succeeded despite not harnessing his control problems until the age of 31. He posted an ERA consistently better than average (four of five years of ERA+ above 125) while walking more than 4 batters per nine innings.
Bobby Witt was a useful but unspectacular righty for the Rangers (mostly) who makes the comparison list because of his walks, but was never as good as Oliver. Witt has a 3.36 ERA in his best season, striking out a batter per inning, at the age of 26, but was never good before or after. Oliver already has two seasons better than Witt's best.
Finally, former Met Frank Viola. Viola left the Mets before I was old enough to truly appreciate him, but he did some good stuff while here. In his career, Viola won one Cy Young and received votes in three other years. As for his comparison to Oliver Perez, Viola is another better-case-scenario pitcher. Viola has much better control than Ollie, but also didn't strike out as many guys — he is probably on the list because of their similar K/BB and handedness (they also had the same exact WHIP for their age 25 and 26 seasons). Either way, Viola was a very good pitcher — he has his breakthrough at the age of 24, after cutting his walks from 3.9 per 9 to 2.5 per 9.
Interestingly enough, Perez seems to split the difference between Viola and Langston on a variety of metrics. For K/BB, Oliver has the best ratio for the age 22 season, was tied with Viola (behind Langston) for their age 23 year, beat them both in their age 25 years. Both men, Viola and Langston, both saw their careers progress from there and posted great ratios for ages 26-31, just as you would expect them to. Hopefully, Perez sees the same kind of incremental improvement. Link to Fangraphs Images
Obviously, baseball-reference comparisons are far from an exact science, but it reminds us of some important things. (Lower ranked comps included Livan Hernandez, Sidney Ponson, Randy Wolf, Ryan Dempster, Melido Perez). Young pitchers with the success of Oliver Perez, even if they do not go on to become Cy Young winners, can at least hang around this league (barring the worst case Ponson scenario, which looks physically impossible). Just as importantly, pitchers like Perez can, but don't always, harness their control. Harnessing their control may not be make or break for them to be average, but IS necessary for them to emerge as aces.
Putting it Together
It took us a long time to get here, so I apologize for the long-windedness. I think Oliver Perez is a very, very safe bet to – at the very least – maintain the performance he has had so far as Met. I think most people agree with that assessment — Oliver can post an ERA around 4.3 or 4.5, just like the last two years and the computer projections say. According to Fangraphs, his performance last year saved 13 runs and was worth $5.8 million dollars (following a formula which turns runs into wins, and then calculates the value of a win in free agency). For reference, his 2004 season would have been worth $14.1 million and his 2007 season worth $8.8 million.
So did the Mets just commit $12 million a year to a pitcher who will be worth $7 million dollars on average? I'd say no.
As discussed above, I think there are reasons to be optimistic about Oliver Perez. I'm hesitant to put a number on it, I think he has the potential to outperform the FIP he's posted the last couple of years of 4.3 and 4.8. He's a young lefthander with a great fastball and a team who is committed to him and to managing him through his troubles. MOST IMPORTANTLY, we are not simply banking on potential — he has done this before. Oliver dominated in 2004. He was good in 2007. And that 2008 season that we never talked about? Let's take a look at one very important split:
134 innings, 62 walks, 130 strikeouts — 3.56 ERA, 1.29 WHIP.
Those are his stats last season from June 7th to the end of the year. That's not one start, or one month — that is the majority of the season. Obviously, it would be foolish to completely disregard his slow start to the season, but once again, Oliver has shown stretches where he actually DOES dominate how we expect him to.
Another interesting split? From June 29 to September 3, a stretch of 13 starts, he never pitched less than 6 innings. That's 84 innings, 1387 pitches, and two and a half months. I'm not saying that Oliver is an ace, but he is certainly capable of more than what Joe Talkshow realizes.
In order to justify a contract paying him $12 million a year, Perez would need to post an ERA between 3.30 and 3.50. I don't think he will do that, not in 2009. I am optimistic, however, that he can come close to that. While he will never be a world beater, Perez is likely to provide durability and stability to the Mets rotation and there is a significant chance that he can be come pretty darn good.
As we all know, it will come down to walks. Can he walk less batters without giving up more hard hits or sacrificing strikeouts? In his best season, he walked 3.72 batters per 9 innings. Last year in his good stretch, he still walked 4.16 and was VERY effective. He can still pitch WELL while walking a lot of guys. The true issue is can he lower the walks beneath 4.15 per 9 ever again? Can he lower than to 3.72 again?
Well — baseball-reference's comparables think so. Common knowledge that a pitcher will improve his control throughout his prime would indicate so (the league average for walks per nine innings is about 3.5 for a 25 year old and decreasing, finally crossing 3.0 for a 38 year old). So, let's use a combination of mathematics, scouting, and intuition and make an educated guess.
Fearless Forecast
Knowing that pitchers with electric stuff will often beat their forecasts (as Oliver has done ever year with the Mets so far) and that he will be pitching in a ballpark which everyone expects to decrease home runs, and that he will have a man named Carlos Beltran shagging flies for him…
That ought to put him in the neighborhood of deserving a $10 million dollar contract. My initial instinct after hearing about the deal was that I thought the Mets overpaid slightly. That impression hasn't changed. But I do NOT think its a disaster, I do not think it was stupid. I think the Mets needed a starter in the worst way, and I would rather have Oliver Perez than Randy Wolf or someone off the scrap heap. He probably won't earn the full amount of his contract but he is unlikely to flame out entirely and there is a slight chance, let's say 10%, that he can grow into himself and become an ace to the tune of an ERA between 3.00 and 3.30.
Brian studies law and does not proofread his pleasure writing. Direct complaints to… someone who is in your own personal pyramid of screaming.
Great Article.
I was reading in the THT Annual an article that said that Citifield will be like Petco East…..it's going to really supress home runs big time and that will help Perez and others as far as the HR Rate goes.
Is 2 pitches, an okay fastball and a nasty slider, which he still struggles to control, really "electric" stuff?
But as for Perez I think a 3.7 ERA isn't impossible, with his heavy flyball tendencies Citifield could really help his numbers. But I'm hoping for something like a sub 4.3 FIP and a bb/9 rate below 4.2 at least, he managed to do it in 07 so maybe he can repeat. More than anything I just hope he avoids implosions and those sub 5 inning games so the bullpen isn't as taxed. That's what worries me more than anything considering Maine and Pelfrey may need to be handled with kiddie gloves, at least early on in the season.
Is that you Rog? Hell of an article.
I was initially disappointed that the Mets essentially just paid $36 mil to bring back last year's rotation, but your optimism has rubbed off on me. Let's go Ollie!
by: Jose Reyes – RBI Machine on Feb 3, 2009 3:59 AM | Filed under: Journals
Where the heck have you been?
Law school kicking your ass or something?
Hey Lew! Nice catch, man. Yeah, school has been tough but not too tough. Heading out into this job market right now is more of a bummer than anything. I still come back here from time to time to read the articles and such (I like the new layout) but for the most part I just stick to the important updates and Metsblog and such. My resolution this year is to make a couple game chatters in April.
How about those comparables for Ollie? They look very optimistic.
Is 2 pitches, an okay fastball and a nasty slider, which he still struggles to control, really "electric" stuff?
When you're second in the NL in K/9 in 2007 and in the top 10 in 2008, I would qualify your stuff as electric.
I'm optimistic that Ollie will do well during the life of the contract. He won't justify the $12 million per, but he won't be an anchor either.
I think if Ollie wasn't a Met and instead a free agent from the Brewers or Reds or something no one would like him nearly as much. There's no way 3 years, $36 million is even close to a good contract. Especially in this offseason of bargain signings. Watch Redding have almost as good a year as Ollie, for $10 million less (assuming Redding makes the rotation).
Redding FIP, last three years: 6.61, 5.17, 4.93
Ollie FIP, last three years: 5.61, 4.35, 4.68
Add to that the fact that Ollie outperforms his FIP each year, has much better stuff, has been healthier, and is younger….


text:
The waterfalls at Yosemite National Park are among the most famous in the world. But Yosemite is by no means the only place to see waterfalls in California, particularly after a wet winter like we had this year.
"There are more than 100 significant waterfalls in California, many of which are easily accessible for those who enjoy a short walk or day hike in the Great Outdoors," said Debbie Sipe, executive director of the California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.
She added that there are several websites with information on waterfalls, including www.world-of-waterfalls.com, which provides detailed information and photos of waterfalls in California as well as directions on how to get there.
"If you're looking for a fun weekend, visit the World of Waterfalls website to find waterfalls of interest to you, then check Camp-California.com to see which campgrounds are nearby. Many of them have rental accommodations if you don't have a tent or RV."
Here are some examples of campground and waterfall pairings in several areas of California:
North of San Francisco: Alamere Falls is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls along the Northern California coast. Located in Point Reyes National Seashore, it cascades over a cliff onto a beach and then runs into the ocean. It can be accessed via the Palomarin Trailhead at the southern end of Point Reyes. You can do this as a day hike and spend the night at the Petaluma KOA or Wine County RV Park in Sonoma.
North of Redding: The waterfall at McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park is also considered to be among the most scenic in the state. Nearby campgrounds include Rancheria RV Park in Hat Creek and Hat Creek Resort and RV Park in Old Station.
In the Santa Cruz Area: Several waterfalls are located in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, including 70-foot Berry Creek Falls, Silver Falls and Golden Cascade. Nearby campgrounds include Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort and Cotillion Garden RV Park, both in Felton, as well as Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort in Scotts Valley.
In the Big Sur area: Campgrounds such as Big Sur Campground and Cabins, Fernwood Resort, and Riverside Campground and Cabins are within close proximity to 13 waterfalls, including McWayne Falls, an 80-foot waterfall that plunges from a forested cliff onto the beach below. The falls is located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and can be seen from State Route 1. Other noteworthy waterfalls in the area include Limekiln Falls in Limekiln State Park and Salmon Creek Falls, which is really a pair of 100-foot waterfalls that join together as they plunge.
In and near Sequoia National Park: Waterfalls in this area include Nobe Young Falls, South Creek Falls, Boulder Creek Falls, Peppermint Creek Falls and Middle Fork Tule River Falls, all of which can be accessed within a short drive of campgrounds just outside the park in the town of Three Rivers. These include Sequoia RV Ranch, Three Rivers Hideaway, and Kaweah Park Resort.
In the greater Los Angeles area: Waterfalls include Eaton Falls in Eaton Canyon County Park near Altadena and Sturtevant Falls in Big Santa Anita Canyon near Arcadia, each of which is within a 30 minute drive of Camp Williams Resort in Azusa. Another popular waterfall is 40-foot Paradise Falls (also known as Wildwood Falls), which is located in Wildwood Park in the Thousand Oaks area. You could hike to the waterfall in the morning and finish off the day on the other side of the mountain at Malibu Beach RV Park in Malibu.
San Diego County waterfalls: One of the county's most spectacular waterfalls is Cedar Creek Falls near the picturesque mountain town of Julian, which has several campgrounds close by, including Pinezanita RV Park and Campground, Butterfield Ranch Resort, as well as Sunrise Highway RV Park in neighboring Mount Laguna. The more adventurous waterfall seekers may also want to see Three Sisters Waterfall in the Cleveland National Forest near Descanso and camp overnight at Oakzanita RV Resort and Campground, which is also in Descanso.
Of course, if you still have your heart set on Yosemite – and can't find a campsite because all of the hotels and campgrounds in Yosemite are booked – take heart. There are campgrounds just outside Yosemite that may have RV or tent sites or even rental accommodations available, including Yosemite Pines RV Resort in Groveland; Yosemite Lakes RV Resort and Campground, also in Groveland; and High Sierra RV and Mobile Park in Oakhurst.
For additional commentary, statistics and sources on the latest camping trends in campgrounds, RV parks and resorts or for leads on parks in your news coverage area, please contact Debbie Sipe at the California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds at (530) 885-1624 or and visit www.Camp-California.com.
If you would like to get some healthy exercise and have a wonderful adventure, consider …
Read More
Camp-California is concerned about the health and safety of our campers and adventurers. While camping and outdoor activities do offer the ability to self-isolate, we are encouraging all California residents and travelers to shelter in place until further notice. We recognize that getting outdoors is what you do best, and we will be here to reacquaint you with nature once we're cleared for adventure again!
Most private parks are open with 14-day minimums. If you are a full-time RVer looking to shelter in place, a member of the traveling medical profession, or a utility worker looking for a park please call our office and we can connect you with an appropriate location.