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Why You Should Root for the Philadelphia Phillies
Posted by Parkzone Corsair in Memory on November 30th, 2010
I have been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies for as long as I can remember. From the heartbreaking 1993 World Series defeat, to the rough years in the late 1990âs, to last yearâs remarkable run ending with the championship. Itâs been a roller coaster ride, but I wouldnât trade it for anything. There have been so many great memories made by this organization over the years, and there will certainly be more to come as the Phillies try to capture another title in 2009.
           First off, how could you not love the Philly Phanatic? He is one of the most beloved mascots in all of sports, and people from one to one hundred and one can enjoy his antics. His interactions with fans and even players and umpires keep everyone laughing and entertained.
           Citizens Bank Field, where the Phillies call home, is absolutely gorgeous. It was opened in 2004 and is a great place to take a family. There is plenty of room to walk around, eat cheese steaks, and even a Phanatic jungle gym for the tiniest of Phillies supporters.
           Another very likeable asset to the Phillies organization is their manager Charlie Manuel. He is so beloved by the Philly Phaithful that they refer to him as Uncle Charlie. Manuel had to overcome his motherâs death in last yearâs playoffs and handled it with as much grace as anyone could in that situation.
           Next, the Phillies donât just have outstanding ball players; they are outstanding people as well. In what is being called the Steroid Era in baseball, the Phills donât have a single admitted steroid user on the team. Other successful baseball teams such as the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers, have all had their share of rule breakers. Big name players and former MVPâs Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins are not only fan favorites because of their tremendous talent, but also their love for the game and appreciation for every fan.
           Obviously, when you have players like Rollins, Howard, and other All Stars on your team, youâre going to be a lot of fun to watch. This year the Phillies had the second most home runs in baseball, and led the national league in runs, RBIâs, and total bases. They have the ability to come back in almost any situation.
           With all that talent, there is sure to be a hefty payroll incurred. The Phillies have the seventh highest payroll out of the thirty teams in Major League Baseball. Their total salaries are fairly close too league average and are still plenty lower than other teams like the Yankees and Mets from New York and the Chicago Cubs. I feel like itâs harder to root for a team like the Yankees who spend over million dollars than the next highest paid team. With as much money as the Yankeeâs organization shells out to their players, they are expected to be great every year. America is all about underdogs and it would be nice to see a team like the Phillies take down the Goliathâs to their north.
           âThis oneâs for Harry.â That is the motto this 2009 Phillies team has embraced as they strive to repeat as champions again. Harry is Harry Kalas, their old television play-by-play broadcaster who passed away earlier this season. He had been the âvoice of the Philliesâ since 1971, and is truly missed by all that knew him. This year the Phightin Phills, as Harry called them, wear a patch with his initials to pay tribute to one of the greatest master of ceremonies to have graced a microphone. They also play a video of Harry singing one of his favorite songs, âHigh Hopesâ after each Phillies victory.
           The Philadelphia fans were hungry before last yearâs championship, and they might be even hungrier now. All of Philadelphia is now buzzing with excitement as the Phillies enter the World Series, attempting to repeat as World Champions like they did in 2008. Last year it was the Rays from Tampa Bay. This year it is the traditional powerhouse New York Yankees. The Phillies hope to end their hunt for Red October singing âHigh Hopesâ after another successful year. Will you join
Things you should know about a Computer Monitor
Posted by Parkzone Corsair in computer on September 2nd, 2010
The computer monitor or visual display unit is the device that displays information that the computer program presents to you. It is your eye into the computer. There are three types of monitors; the CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and the Plasma Display. The CRT is the oldest technology; it is your old large TV tube and is being replaced by the LCD and Plasma displays. The Plasma display is more expensive and heavier, therefore lending itself to situations that require much larger displays.
The LCD display is what you see when you look for computer monitors at the store. This is the most popular display technology nowadays. You will have to consider the specifications when selecting a monitor. The specs you should be concerned with are; the width, resolution, brightness, contrast ratio, response time, the interface, and the viewing angle.
The width is the first item you look at when selecting a monitor. The question you ask is; how big a monitor do you want? The width is measured diagonally from opposite corners. Also, think about the viewing area, sometimes there is an unused area at the edge of the display.
Resolution refers to the quality of the picture. How small are the details that you can see. This is determined by the pixel size, as well as the pixel pitch. A pixel is the smallest piece of information in an image. You will have better resolution with a smaller pixel size. The pixel pitch measures how many pixels per inch. Again, you will have better resolution with a larger number of pixels per inch.
Brightness is the amount of light that is emitted from the monitor. Think about viewing the monitor in a darkened room, and then viewing the monitor in bright sunlight. Where will you see the picture better? Which display works better in a well lighted room? You begin to see that the display with the greater brightness has the advantage. Brightness is measured in nits or candelas per square meter. Looking at the retail offerings you see that many monitors have 300 nits of brightness. This is good for most applications.
Contrast Ratio is the ratio of the light emitted by the brightest color (white) to that of the darkest color (black). The higher the ratio the clearer you see the image.
Response Time is the amount of time a pixel in an LCD monitor takes to go from black to white and back to black again. It is measured in milliseconds (ms). Lower numbers mean faster transitions and less ghosting.
The Interface is the connector and cable used to connect the computer monitor to the computer. The LCD display can use an analogue VGA connection or a digital interface like DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort. DisplayPort is not readily available at this time.
The Viewing Angle is the maximum angle at which a display can be viewed with acceptable visual performance.
With the information provided here, you should be able to go to your favorite online computer parts store and select the monitor that satisfies your requirements.
Marc Goldberg is the owner and webmaster of the http://www.buildacomputer101.com website. He has brought together all of his lifetime experiences in computers and electronics for this website. This is his attempt to encourage more people to enjoy the pleasure of building a computer and understanding how they work.
Memory Verses for Preschoolers: Why They Should be Simple
Posted by Parkzone Corsair in Business on August 24th, 2010
Memory verses are a great tool for reinforcing lessons and Bible stories to your Sunday school classroom. Older children have a better ability at remembering and retaining memory verses, but preschoolers need a little more time. The following tips will help you teach your Sunday school children the memory verses, while retaining the lesson.
Keep it simple:
The first rule of thumb when teaching your class a new memory verse is to keep it as simple as possible. Preschoolers simply do not have the ability to remember long, complicated verses. Simple is always better. To keep memory verses simple, aim for a single sentence or just a few words that gets the point of the lesson across. Simple examples of easy to remember memory verses include Luke 12:34: For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also. Or, Psalms 148:3: Praise ye Him, sun and moon praise Him, all ye stars of light. These are just two examples of how simple you can keep the memory verse for the children to remember.
Have fun with it:
Next, in order for preschoolers to retain a memory verse, you will want to have fun with it and not repeat it over and over again. Repetition is boring at this age, so think of ways to incorporate the verse into your weekly activities. For the above examples, you could make a star and moon mobile for the children to take home, or stamp stars and moons in a black sheet of paper in glow in the dark paint. Make sure you include the memory verse on every craft, too.
Sing the verse:
Another great idea to help your children remember their memory verse is to come up with a simple song or poem that they can sing or say. Simply saying the verse may not do the trick, but put it with a catchy tune, and you may find they are able to remember it much faster.
Give out rewards:
You might also want to consider giving out rewards for remembering memory verses. Introduce the verse one week and send it home for practicing. If the child can repeat the verse the following week, let them add a sticker to a memory verse chart or get a small treat out of a prize box. You will want to have realistic expectations for your children, too. On average, you can expect preschoolers to remember and retain one memory verse a month.
It is not impossible for your preschoolers to remember memory verses. Help them along by presenting these verses in a fun, easy to remember manner.
Denise Oliveri is a Sunday School teacher of 13+ years. Her website Preschool Sunday School Central provides preschool Sunday School teachers with resources when planning Bible lesson plans.
