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Friday, August 31, 2012
Hip Hip Hooray for Windows 8!
Where does Microsoft find all of these overly enthusiastic Windows 8 cheerleaders?
I can't figure out how Microsoft always gets so many cheerleaders to root for its new operating systems, but it somehow manages to do so. The cheers are beginning in full force and will continue unabated until the release of Windows 8 into the wild in October.
If the OS doesn't take off like a wildfire, then everyone will backpedal. As my readers know, I side with the critics of the product because I am not a fan of the Metro interface.
I am not going to name names because writers do not diss other writers unless they want an everlasting blood feud. Who needs the aggravation of that, especially when they are pandering to Microsoft? This rallying for Windows 8 spun out of control when some "objective" writers actually claimed that it is the greatest product ever. Then they finished with, "I can't wait!"
First of all, they do not have to wait. They can get a pretty clear idea of the new OS by downloading the Release Preview now. So why do they say they cannot wait? It makes no sense.
Over the next two months, this sort of boosterism is going to be rampant. In the olden days, Microsoft would send a lot of PR people into the field with techies in tow to show off the features of the new OS. If you, the writer, didn't understand the awesomeness the first time, then they'd return for a second or even a third brainwashing session.
Now it seems to be done through blogs, Twitter, and video podcasts. It's a different kind of cheaper groupthink. If Microsoft can get enough of its memes in play, these messages can permeate the media.
Personally, I cannot see why Windows 8 is so much better than Windows 7. What's so great about the dopey full screen Metro UI?
It is more cross-platform that Windows 7. So what? Why is that better? It is essentially dumbed down and based on the lowest common denominator: the Windows Phone 8 OS for handheld devices. This is funny to me because in the past, before the smartphone revolution, Microsoft's philosophy was just the opposite.
It used to take the basic desktop OS and move as much as possible to lesser devices. It was even done on the phone with older versions of Windows mobile that required a stylus to work. Now it reverses its thinking. The way I see it, the company will never get this right.
Thus, predicting that Windows 8 will be a flop is a good bet.
Every time you read the smallest of critiques, you end up reading something new. I had no idea, for example, that I will not be able to back-install a different OS if I hate Windows 8.
Here is an excerpt from a Globe and Mail article:
Windows 8 machines may not be capable of running other operating systems, thanks to UEFI nailing down what's allowed to load. This means no sneaky slithering of Windows XP or Linux onto a machine that came with Windows 8. It won't be a big deal for most, but the minority who wants the freedom to swap out the shipped OS for something else is irked, and working on ways to get around the restriction.
That doesn't sound good. These sorts of complaints are harder to find amidst all the applause.
Microsoft pulled this exact same trick since Windows 95. It's like clockwork. The only difference between then and now is that there are new suckers who will shill for the company. Kudos to Microsoft for a job well done.
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Sony Goes Nuts at IFA
At Berlin's consumer electronics show, Sony announces an onslaught of new products in attempts to reinvent itself.
This year's IFA in Berlin looks to be a whopper of a show, especially for Sony. Around since the 1920s, the show has never gotten so much attention but this time might just overshadow CES in Las Vegas and CeBIT in Hannover, Germany.
Sony seems to be getting the most attention, although everyone is pouring it on with new products. I'm unsure exactly why all this is happening at this show now, but the media seems to be covering it thoroughly.
Sony announced three new Android smartphones: the Xperia T, the Xperia V, and the Xperia J. These new phones are waterproof?it's about time!?and are targeting the best from Samsung and the upcoming iPhone 5. Apple could have done worse than rolling out the iPhone 5 at this show.
We also meet the Sony Xperia Tablet S. The "S" apparently stands for "surface," as in Microsoft Surface. This product is clearly built for the family room as a Web browser, a TV controller, and a media center for the home mini-theater. If you don't think this emulates the Surface enough, then look no further than the Sony Vaio 11 slider tablet, which the company says is the competitor to the Surface because it has a slide-out keyboard.
Next is a product so obvious that I'm stunned it took this long: the smallish Sony Action Cam. It takes on the industry standard GoPro as the camera you glue to the side of your car so you can get some B-roll for that movie you want to make. This gem is $199 with a 16MP sensor and can take 1080p as well as 720p at 120 fps. It has all sorts of features any videographer would desire.
But wait, there's more.
Sony also rolled out the latest personal 3D viewer. Dubbed the HMZ-t2, this pair of glasses has hi-res mini-displays that let you watch 3D movies all by yourself without bothering anyone. This sort of product has been around for years but, from what I can tell, nobody ever buys it.
If this wasn't enough, how about a giant 84-inch 4K flat panel LED TV? I don't know the price for this thing yet, but it is obviously built to compete with Sharp's unusually popular 80-inch HDTV, which seems to be used by many businesses as presentation devices instead of a projector.
At the show, Sony also showed an upgraded version of the well-liked Alpha NEX-5N digital camera. This one, the Alpha NEX-5R, is the 16MP mirrorless answer to all of the mirrorless SLR cameras out there. It sports great features including the large APS-C sensor and 1080p video at 60 fps, but it lacks built-in image stabilization.
Sony is trying to reinvent itself and regain its old magic. I've seen it make this sort of splash before but at the end of the day, it fumbles the ball on the one-yard line. Part of this stems from a peculiar arrogance the company developed in the 1980s when it didn't have the likes of Samsung to compete with on the global stage.
Let's see what happens to Sony this time around. So far, so good.
You can Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter @therealdvorak.
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Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409079,00.asp?kc=PCRSS05039TX1K0000750
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
R&D Applification, Part 1: The Impact (or lack thereof) of Mobile ...
The computing transformation being effected by mobile computing may not be one we fully appreciate while burying our heads and thumbs in the latest cool app or game. Yet this transformation is likely the most important since the introduction of the personal computer. It?s not just about the inherent portability of smartphones and tablets. It?s that the transformation marks a complete change to the underlying platform. This stands in contrast to the last 30 years, where despite changes to the user experience, the fundamental concepts driving the technology would be familiar on the whole to late 1980s power users.
Making software available on a mobile device requires a complete code rewrite based on entirely different underlying concepts. Here are a few to consider:
- A mobile app is always a modular component rather than a monolith
- User interaction is done by touchscreen, which has very different properties compared with keyboard and mouse
- Computational resources must be presumed expensive, because battery life is trump
- Networking and communication features are core features rather than add-ons
The most popular mobile device platforms?iOS and Android?made a clean break from legacy software when it came to design. They have also set a high bar for user experience, such that users now take ease of use, trivial installation, and automatic versioning for granted. With the introduction of numerous high quality apps for almost every conceivable purpose, the number of users has expanded geometrically, and likewise has the level of satisfaction: mobile devices have become an integral part of the lifestyle of many people who regard a laptop or desktop computer as just a tool.
So why has the mobile device revolution not yet made a significant impact in the R&D branch of life sciences? Some argue that it?s difficult to adapt certain science-specific functionality, such as chemical structure drawing, to the mobile form factor. Others mention that bioinformatics and computer assisted drug design involve lengthy calculations on big datasets, tasks better suited to traditional computers. And portability and facile network communication is not necessarily a positive when it comes to handling sensitive proprietary data.
But none of these issues is insurmountable. For example, my company, Molecular Materials Informatics, has demonstrated that chemical structures can be drawn on a on a palm-sized device just as effectively as on desktop software. Big data/long calculation workflow scenarios can be handled by installing data and software on servers and, through the creative use of open-source components, protocols, algorithms, and a flexible API (application programming interface), building the connections so that apps can plug into these resources. And while security issues will always be important for enterprise app deployment, methods exist for ensuring data privacy in cloud-based environments, and the option always exists for companies to deploy services in-house.
What other issues have prevented apps from taking off in life science? I?ll give my thoughts in my next entry.
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Is Facebook Testing Out New Newsfeed And Skyscraper Display Ad Units In New Zealand?
New Zealand was the first country to get Facebook's new-look Timeline last December. Now the country looks like it may be putting in another special appearance, as Facebook's push for more advertising (and revenue) leads?the social network into new pastures on the display front. A reader in New Zealand has sent us some screenshots (embedded below) that appear to show ads in two new areas on his page: a skyscraper on the left side (not the right) and an enlarged, display ad directly in his Newsfeed. Update: a Facebook engineer says this is adware, not a legit Facebook test. Full details below.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/aSj1oweUcA0/
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'Meet the Professionals' home improvement speed dating at The ...
Written by Susan Ball
Wednesday, 29 August 2012 12:01
Anyone looking to make home improvements dreams of finding just the right architect, contractor or designer to bring their ideas to life.
But how to make the right match? It's almost as hard as dating. First impressions matter; most people know right away if they want to work with someone or not.
Now get that first impression with as many as 10 prospective professionals in just one evening. The Discovery Museum is offering three Meet the Professionals "speed dating" events:
Meet the Architects ? Wednesday, Sept. 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Meet the Contractors ? Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Meet the Interior Designers ? Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Here is how it works: Each participant will have about five minutes to exchange ideas and contact information with each professional before moving on to the next. Then, after the "speed dating" session, there is another hour to continue conversations and discuss potential projects. The cost for each? event is $25 per person or couple, but the first 20 to register for each will receive $25 Rings End gift certificates, covering the fees.
Please note that fees are due at time of reservation and refundable only if an event is canceled. For more information call 203-372-3521 x 130 or go to http://bit.ly/M7mLco. Sponsored by Rings End and Marvin Windows.
The Discovery Museum's mission is "to engage, excite and educate through interactive experiences in the exploration of science, technology and ideas." The museum reaches nearly 55,000 visitors each year through the museum's transformative science programs and outreach activities. "We are working to inspire the next generation of scientists, inventors, engineers and business leaders here at Discovery," explains Executive Director Jeff Bishop.?
The Discovery Museum and Planetarium is at 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, one mile south of Merritt Parkway Exit 47, directly across from the Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course. Daily admission to the Discovery Museum is $9.50 for adults and $8 for children over 2, seniors and students with IDs. For more information call 203-372-3521 or visit the website at www.discoverymuseum.org.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Lubricated nanoparticles penetrate the brain
Nanoparticles often meet a sticky end in the brain. In theory, the tiny structures could deliver therapeutic drugs to a brain tumour, but navigating the narrow, syrupy spaces between brain cells is difficult. A spot of lubrication could help.
Justin Hanes at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, was surprised to discover just how impermeable brain tissue is to nanoparticles. "It's very sticky stuff," he says, similar in adhesiveness to mucus, which protects parts of the body ? such as the respiratory system ? by trapping foreign particles.
It was thought that the adhesiveness of brain tissue limited the size of particles that can smoothly spread through the brain. Signalling molecules, nutrients and waste products below 64 nanometres in diameter can pass through the tissue with relative ease, but larger nanoparticles ? suitable for delivering a payload of drugs to a specific location in the brain ? quickly get stuck.
Now Hanes and his colleagues have doubled that size limit. They coated their nanoparticles with a densely-packed polymer shield, which lubricates their surface by preventing electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions with the surrounding tissue. "A nice hydrated shell around the particle prevents it from adhering to cells," says Hanes.
Tracking the particles
Using this approach, they were able to observe the diffusion of nanoparticles 114 nanometres in diameter through live mouse brains and dissected human and rat brain tissue. Hanes believes the true upper size limit now lies somewhere between 114 nm and 200 nm. "Things were starting to slow down at 114," he says.
But further research is needed before the team can progress to clinical trials in humans. "At this scale, it is very important to understand where our nanoparticles go once injected into the body," says team member Elizabeth Nance, also of Johns Hopkins University. "We will need to show that, when combined with a therapeutic agent, these particles are getting to our site of interest, are having the intended effect and are not causing any side effects or toxicity to healthy normal tissue."
"The effect of this work should be long-term," says Paul Wilson at the University of Warwick in Coventry, UK. The result represents significant progress in the battle to administer drugs within the brain, he says. "More effective and longer-lasting treatments against brain diseases, such as tumours and strokes, will no doubt soon follow."
Journal reference: Science Translational Medicine, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3003594
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
self hypnosis ? Health Care Reform with Healthy Food
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Vegetarian Recipes ? Stuffed Peppers My Way | The Sticki Health Blog
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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup uncooked Arborio rice
- 2 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Place the peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender and skin starts to brown.
- While the peppers are roasting, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon in the cooked rice, and stir until heated through. Remove from heat, mix in the feta cheese, and spoon the mixture into the pepper halves.
- Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Source: http://www.theimmunesystemsolutions.com/vegetarian-recipes-stuffed-peppers-my-way/
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Monday, August 27, 2012
{Living Simply} Moving Made Easy | The Austin Real Estate Blog
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#9: Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera Body with 10-30mm VR Lens (White ...
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
Homes and New Babies | Helena Talbot
Welcoming a new baby into a household can be both exciting and terrifying. How do you know that your home will fit a child?s growing needs? Is it safe and practical for an infant? These are both important questions to ponder as you prepare your current space or look for a new one.
First, there are simple safety precautions all parents should take. Be sure to put plugs in all outlets. Babies are fascinated by things that are at their level and this includes electrical outlets. Keep unsafe areas, such as slick floors and stairs, off-limits by using safety gates. Today?s models are adult-convenient with easy, but child-proof, latches to free up adult movement.
One of the biggest hazards in a home can be water. Be sure that any fountains, koi ponds, or swimming pools are carefully watched or covered. It takes only inches of water for a child to drown.
Finally, consider using video and audio monitors so that when you are in another room working you can still keep tabs on your bundle of joy
A newborn doesn?t need much space. Many parents even opt to share their bedroom with the child?s nursery for the first year. As a child grows, though, it will become obvious that more room is needed. Are you in the position to buy a new home that has that space?
It is much easier to go house hunting and buying before a baby arrives. If finances allow, this is a great time to buy. Interest rates are at historical lows and continue to drop. Buyers with excellent credit are seeing 30-year fixed rates averaging less than 4.0 percent.
Affordability is calculated by figuring the ratio of median household income and today?s home prices. Recent affordability is at record highs. This means more home for the buck as well as more access to homeownership for lower income buyers.
If you are in the market to buy, it?s good to consider a few home baby issues. A popular trend in today?s housing is a first floor master bedroom. While this is perfect for families with older children or for aging adults it can be problematic when a new baby arrives.
This generally means that if the baby is to have its own bedroom, it will be on a separate floor from the parents. Is there a downstairs office that can double as a bedroom until the child is older? If so, then this floor plan may still work.
Next, think about stairs. Going up and down stairs while pregnant or carrying a young child is a lot of work. Carrying laundry, toys, and other baby items up and down may get you in shape, but it will probably also try your nerves. Stairs can also pose a serious safety risk. Young families may do best with one-story homes.
Are you looking at homes with pools? Older children that are experienced swimmers will love having a pool, but this recreational draw while an infant or toddler is in the house means parents and sitters must be constantly vigilant.
Adding a new member to your family is a joyful occasion. Take a moment to consider what your family needs will be today and in the future. If you?re ready for a move, be sure to consider your growing family
I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in the Northern Virginia area to include Loudoun County and surrounding areas including Fairfax,Clarke, Fauquier and Prince William Counties. ?Our local neighborhoods include?Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Potomac Falls, Brambleton, Broadlands, Lansdowne, River Creek, Belmont Country Club, Beacon Hill, Shenstone, Waterford, Lovettsville, Purcellville, Hamilton, Round Hill and Bluemont. ?Cell 703.727.9885 ? ? ?Office 703.574.3800Source: http://helenatalbot.com/blog/homes-and-new-babies/
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Drug test can block the road to Eagle Ford riches
While the Eagle Ford Shale holds out the promise of tens of thousands of jobs, many job seekers aren't making the cut, while qualified workers are facing a bottleneck in obtaining credentials for trucking jobs, experts said Friday.
Employers say they're rejecting 30 percent to 40 percent of all shale job applicants because they can't pass a pre-employment drug test, said Leodoro Martinez, who moderated a panel discussion about workforce issues at the Texas Economic Development & Energy Summit attended by 175 at the Marriott Rivercenter hotel.
The audience included energy industry officials, elected officials, public officials and economic development officials.
Drug use is ?a family, school and community problem? that needs to be addressed but won't be easily solved, said Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio.
Doug Ridge, director of employer initiatives for the Texas Workforce Commission, agreed, saying drug use ?is a big, big problem, a major problem.?
The problem isn't occurring among all applicants, Ridge said after the panel discussion. ?I'm not seeing it in engineers or the professions,? he said, but he said it's a problem among applicants for jobs on rigs or as truckers.
An audience member asked if students are being told that they could land a great job in the shale ? but only if they stay away from drugs.
Ridge cited a program called GeoFORCE, which encourages promising but at-risk students to avoid drugs while showing them the opportunities in the energy industry.
The summer outreach program for eighth- through 12th-grade students for now is concentrating only on some Southwest Texas and Houston schools.
It's run by the University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences.
?We hold that program out as a best practice,? Ridge said. ?It's a very impressive program, but it's too small.?
A study by the University of Texas at San Antonio estimated that 20 counties in the Eagle Ford Shale supported 47,097 full-time jobs in 2011, a number that's expected to grow to 116,972 full-time jobs by 2021.
For now, many of the jobs in demand are for truckers. And a pay range of $25,000 to $80,000 a year is attracting many applicants, according to Workforce Solutions Alamo officials. But even solid job applicants are being stymied by the licensing system, panelists said.
?The whole process of getting the CDL (commercial driver's license) is backed up,? said Martinez, who also is chairman of the Eagle Ford Consortium.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is responsible for handling CDL applications.
DPS spokesman Tom Vinger said DPS ?is addressing the increased demand for CDLs with our existing resources, and our examiners are processing them as quickly possible.?
DPS is expected to continue having to make do with existing resources. Rep. Rafael Anch?a, D-Dallas, told summit attendees that because of budget cuts, he isn't hopeful that the Legislature will be able to increase funding to DPS to help expedite CDL applications process.
Vinger recommended that applicants help streamline the process by scheduling their skills test online. ?The skills test is a critical requirement to ensure the proper certification of a commercial vehicle driver, which ultimately impacts the safety of all travelers on the roadway.?
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Selling Lighting Fixtures the Right Way - about Home Improvement ...
Posted on August 25, 2012
Design Tips on How to Promote a Light Manufacturing Business
Home lighting and light fixture stores can have a beautiful display of beams with their pipes when inside the actual establishment.? Same with other businesses, promotions through print marketing materials and UPrinting direct mail campaigns are needed to create recall and capture new clients to their store.? With lights as your main elements, building unique layout concepts that play around lighting features is a guaranteed marketing success.
Fluorescent lights and halogens are just some of the few examples, and when looked from a perspective that every type of light is affixed beside each other on a print material, somehow the bulbs will look the same.? For product promotions, framing layouts are helpful but for design purposes, the need for a new photo shoot for lights is necessary.
1.??? Beam differences:? Showing the different capabilities of the different light products is helpful for recipients and future customers.? You can simply have a design with different lighting fixtures turned on and flashed alongside each other.? This can get receivers to compare and choose what sort of lighting picture is more fitting.??
2.??? Situational:? For specialty lights like Tiffany lamps or LED lights, you can promote them by having an actual situation on where such items are used for.? Suggesting to targets customers where your products can be installed and used for helps them visualize and perhaps get them to consider buying.?
3.??? Nighttime Effects:? Lighting fixtures during the evening are attractive to look at. For landscape lights, you can show the fa?ade of the garden and how lights reflect on different points and corners of your land area.? You can also feature the fa?ade of a house with lighting coming from the inside.?
Lighting products can easily turn decorative for print advertisements.? Part of a successful marketing campaign is having a catchy design, and using the features of lights rather than the product alone gives a more interesting and convincing perspective.
About the Author:
Kristine is a content writer, with years of experience in the marketing and public relations industry. Currently, she resides in the Philippines working in the field of marketing.
Author: kristine
Source: http://www.fokupers.org/951176-Selling-Lighting-Fixtures-the-Right-Way.html
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
Windows Server Core
Windows Server Core
So does removing the "GUI" from a Windows server disable all the features that are in the full version but not the Core? I'm asking because I want SMTP services and I want a Core server, but flat-out Core doesn't support SMTP in IIS. Does converting it remove the extra features?
Source: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1713089&goto=newpost
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Can Citizens Insurance handle another Andrew? | Naked Politics
?It?s been 20 years since Hurricane Andrew ripped the roof off of Dr. Albert Zbik?s South Miami-Dade home, and flung it into his pool.
Zbik recalled that his insurer at the time, State Farm, reacted ?superbly? in the chaotic hours after the storm, handing him a $10,000 check for his family?s immediate living expenses.
Now, he?s?covered?by Citizens Property Insurance Corp., which has been raising rates and slashing coverage under the premise that it is one storm away?from financial collapse.
?I don?t think Citizens would treat me as well? as State Farm, he said. ?They?re cutting back on coverage. It?s an impending nightmare.?
Though history and?science indicate hurricanes like Andrew hit Florida about once every 50 years, its 20th anniversary and the latest approaching tropical storm ? Isaac ? have many asking a crucial question: What would happen to the state?s largest insurer this year if another super-storm slammed Florida?
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Friday, August 24, 2012
Beyond the Bath Basics
Beyond the Bath Basics
By Jennifer Shapira
Floor to ceiling tiles, recessed lights, glass-enclosed shower. (Photo Courtesy of Bob Narod Photography/BOWA)
Dee David is in the business of overhauling personal spaces.?The owner of her eponymous Falls Church-based kitchen and bath design firm has seen an increase in requests to redo and renew bathrooms, which she and other industry professionals say is a product of the recession.
No matter their means, people want to spruce up their homes, she says. Even small enhancements can make a big difference to one?s quality of life.
From facelifts to total gut jobs, whether the goal is a tiny but functional powder room or a better circulating master, experts say if you?re thinking about putting your house on the market, a bathroom redo is paramount.
One of today?s absolute biggest trends is the removal of the tub in the master bathroom, says Joshua Baker, co-founder of McLean- and Middleburg-based BOWA Builders.
Sectioned out vanity room and bath/shower that Dee David created with soothing gray palette has His and her vanities with lots of storage space. (Courtesy of Bob Narod Photography/BOWA)
Instead, frameless glass-enclosed showers, many with elaborate tile work and multiple jets, have become focal points, he says. And it?s obvious why: They can be custom-fit to be roomier and infinitely more spa-like and, as the population ages, the showers are safer than tubs.
Of course, there are exceptions for those who like a good soak, says Baker. While it?s true that the best-case scenario is a master bath complete with?a high-end, standalone soaking tub and full spa shower, if there are space limitations and the homeowner must choose one over the other, the shower always wins out.
In Style
Farrow & Ball wallpaper (Courtesy of Farrow & Ball)
Today?s bathroom design trends cut across all styles: traditional, transitional and contemporary or anywhere in between. Everyone wants a modern take on the essentials, from improved flow to storage. Homeowners want convenience and beautification above all else. As the population ages, it makes sense that chic-er commodes now sit at comfort height, and attractive grab bars are installed in walk-in showers. Vanities can be tailored to a husband and wife?s heights, says Baker, of a recent project.
Big masters were a big deal in the 1980s and early ?90s, but today the focus is less on space, and more on functionality, he says. Design solutions are where it?s at; for example, giving that little-used closet new life as a second entryway into the master bath.
Beautiful built-in vanities complete with storage (for towels and toilet paper) and display areas (to exhibit favorite possessions), or a spot for tuning into the morning?s news on an LED TV, just make for better movement.
Bath Vendors:
Dee David & Co. LLC
7906 Sycamore Drive, Falls Church, VA; 703-560-6601; deedavidandco.com
NVS Kitchen and Bath
8982 Hornbaker Road, Manassas; 703-378-2600
Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
701 Park Ave., Falls Church; 703-241-2980; 800-513-2250; casedesign.com
REVE Design Studio Inc.
5319 N. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington; 703-312-7060; reve-studio.com
Blue Moon Construction, LLC
42582 Muirwood Court, Ashburn; 888-209-8352; bluemoonconstruction.net
BOWA Builders
7900 Westpark Drive, Suite A10, McLean; 703-734-9050
201 E. Washington St., PO Box 205, Middleburg; 540-687-6771; bowa.com
Reico Kitchen and Bath
6790 Commercial Drive, Springfield; 703-245-0414
7500-B Leesburg Pike, Falls Church; 703-748-0700; reico.com
Alexandria Kitchen & Bath Studio
1502 King St., Alexandria; 703-549-1415; akbs-oldtown.com
Harvey?s Kitchens & Baths
22560 Glenn Drive, Suite 115, Sterling; 703-444-0871; harveys-kb.com
Kitchen & Bath Factory
4624 Lee Highway, Arlington; 703-522-7337; kitchenandbathfactory.com
Tile and Stone:
Architectural Ceramics
Alexandria Public Showroom
203 S. Union St., Alexandria; 703-299-6200; architecturalceramics.net
Falls Church Showroom
7505P Leesburg Pike, Falls Church; 703-714-0161
Fairfax Marble & Granite
13913 Willard Road, Chantilly; 703-378-1080; fairfaxmarble.com
Flintstone Marble and Granite
21760 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 105, Ashburn; 571-223-2970; flintstonemarble.com
Stone World Inc.
25358 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 100, Chantilly; 571-239-5167; stoneworldonline.com
Potomac Marble & Granite
1235 Featherstone Road, Woodbridge; 703-497-6555; pmgranite.com
Mosaic Tile
8400 Hilltop Road, Suite E, Fairfax; 703-280-4300
14801 Willard Road, Suite 400, Chantilly; 703-631-4848
10720 Richmond Highway, Suite F, Lorton; 703-495-8453; mosaictileco.com
Best Tile Lorton
8196 Terminal Road, Lorton; 703-550-2352; besttile.com
Mid-Atlantic Tile
4121 Parke Long Court, Suite 110, Chantilly; 703-378-6610; mid-atlantictile.com
Fixtures:
Ferguson
Multiple locations
419-A Calvert Ave., Alexandria; 703-836-6526; ferguson.com
Lighting:
Alexandria Lighting
701 N. Henry St., Alexandria; 703-548-2320; alexandrialighting.com
Dominion Electric Supply Co.
14605 Lee-Jackson Highway, Chantilly; 703-631-8300; 1-800-525-5007; dominionelectric.com
Annapolis Lighting
10362 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax; 888-847-7295; annapolislighting.com
Dulles Electric
22570 Shaw Road, Suite 150, Sterling; 703-450-5700; dulleselectric.com
Lamps Unlimited
1362 Chain Bridge Road, McLean; 703-827-0090; lampsunlimited-mclean.com
Lamp Factory Outlet
6412 Springfield Plaza, Springfield; 703-569-5330; thelampfactoryoutlet.com
Glass:
Woodbridge Glass
14312 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge; 703-494-5181; woodbridgeglassva.com
ABC Glass and Mirror Inc.
8395 B Euclid Ave., Manassas Park; 703-257-7150; abcglassandmirror.com
Showers, Saunas, Tubs
5739 Telegraph Road, Alexandria; 703-960-0220; showersauna.com
Paint:
Color Wheel
1374 Chain Bridge Road, McLean; 703-356-8477; mycolorwheel.com/sb.cn
Color Wheel Paint Center
2802-D Merrilee Drive, Fairfax; 703-356-8477, ext. 2
Leesburg Paint
305 E Market St., Suite V, Leesburg; 703-771-2612; leesburgpaint.com
Baker mentions one such micro-improvement that clients love: the convenience of outlets hidden inside vanity drawers. Appliances like hairdryers and razors can stay plugged in and off, out of sight until needed. The result: no cluttering up of valuable real estate on beautiful, carefully chosen granite or marble countertops.
Other storage solutions that can make a difference: Consider an heirloom corner etagere, open shelving or a pretty basket that stocks tightly rolled, easy-to-grab plush towels, or a carved-to-fit cubby inside the shower to park bottles of shampoo and body wash.
?I always add a little niche,? says Stephanie Kelley, a Fairfax interior decorator (refineddesignllc.com). ?If you don?t, you?re stuck with those ugly things that you have to buy at the store to hold your shampoo, and they never look good.?
Another must: ?If there?s room, always put a bench in the shower,? she laughs, ?because women have to shave their legs.? Kelley recalls one client whose lower half was measured expressly for the purpose of a custom-built seat. Useful and luxe, the bench is essential for that home spa feel.
This BOWA master bath renovation in Great Falls features his and hers vanities, beautiful finishes and A heated floor .
Crystal Cubes
Today?s frameless glass showers resemble crystal cubes that often showcase intricate tile designs and mosaics on the floor or walls. Sometimes thought of as the bathroom?s ?jewelry,? pricier materials are often used in the shampoo cubbies, or banded on the sides of the shower?s walls as accents.
Gone are the days of a solitary shower head. Today?s shower includes, at minimum, multiple shower heads and adjustable hand-held jets in varied heights to literally treat each body part, says Schwartz.
They are also larger, often built to comfortably fit two and always include a bench. Homeowners can choose to enjoy a steam shower, ?where you can actually sit and take a steam bath within the shower itself, like you would at a spa,? says Baker. While it requires changes to the bathroom?s ventilation, a steam shower?s sophisticated controls allow you to take your time and finish up on your own clock. The same is true of heated tile floors, now much more common in a master redo: Set the timer to begin heating before you get out of bed and the floor will be toasty beneath your feet. After showering, envelop yourself in a towel warmed on a heated rack. Such luxuries are becoming more essential in achieving the much-wanted spa-like feel in today?s renovated bathrooms.
Contemporary master bath features a marble and glass tile blend, Mississippi river rock and cararra marble. Courtesy of Bob Narod Photography/BOWA
If frameless glass showers seem trendy because everyone wants them, it is one trend that experts agree has definite staying power: They make any bathroom look larger, aren?t defined by a particular style, and always look glamorous.
The look ?is more expensive but it lasts forever, and it probably won?t go out of style because it?s so simple,? says Donna Evers, president of Evers & Co. Real Estate in Washington, D.C.
Minimal maintenance keeps them in shape. The shower?s multiple heads have another important function: Fire away on soap scum and ?it?s almost like self-cleaning shower,? says David.
And, it may seem odd, but contemplate the drain. Traditionally, not a very sexy thing to consider when it comes to bathroom redos, but John Ronay, president and director of field operations for Blue Moon Construction, says he?s adding such innovative personal touches (?We call them ?funner features??) like soothing LED-lit channel drains that illuminate the shower underfoot. Longer and thinner, and less, well, drain-like, clients are finding that they are much more aesthetically pleasing, adds Baker.
BOWA master bath renovation includes matching vanities and roomy walk-in shower.
Stay Neutral?
Experts agree that one is the magic number for a bathtub in the home. It doesn?t matter where it is?hall bath, guest bath, no matter?the requirement is one if you decide to sell, says Evers. The self-described house addict has renovated two dozen properties, and regularly consults sellers on ways to whip their bathrooms into shape to appeal to buyers.?
?A master bath becomes a form of self-expression even more than the powder room,? says Evers. ?If you stay in your house 20 years and the styles change, you don?t want to be stuck with something you?re going to have to quickly renovate in order to sell it.?
Experts agree the best bang for your buck is to install fixtures in neutral colors. White is really where it?s at, says Evers. If you?re thinking about selling in the future, think understated.
?People say ?white is so boring,?? says Evers. ?But it?s not.? You can still show your own personality. Kick it up a notch with splashy accessories like bright colored towels, window treatments, lighting fixtures, even paint color?all easy pieces to change out when, and if, the time comes to sell. ?Your home is your home,? she says, ?but it?s also an investment.?
Transitional style has a broad, safe appeal, says Kelley, suggesting that it?s a good look for the potential seller?s bathroom. But, she adds, that doesn?t mean it has to be plain.
Bling It
David?s master bath for a home in Alexandria fit the couple?s needs to a T. The wife insisted on a bathtub because ?that?s how she melts away her stress of the day,? says David.
The walk-in shower is a frameless glass enclosure, its floor tiled in gray-toned stones that provide a stimulating foot massage. The custom-built master bathroom incorporates dual vanity spaces, hers larger?obviously?for primping purposes, laughs David; the other side, just right for his needs. If space allows, says David, there?s a trend toward zoning the bathroom by purpose and privacy. Specific spaces were carved out; bathing is in one area, the vanities are set apart in another. Recessed lights provide task lighting; matching curvy mirror-mounted sconces cast a warm glow.
Long, rectangular tiles were designed and placed from floor to ceiling, creating an elegant, contemporary feel. And, the palette of grays creates a soothing environment.
?Every woman wants a little bit of glamour or glitz in her life,? says David. And a bathroom is a perfect place to add sparkle.
David?s master bathroom for the Alexandria townhouse represents a down-to-earth contemporary feel with an out-of-this-world element. Like a starry night, the tub?s Caesarstone surround shimmers, says David, and makes the bathroom feel luxurious.
But adding sparkle doesn?t have to be pricey. ?You can spend $3 on a crystal doorknob to get that bling,? she says, ?and it looks cute!? She?s hung crystal chandeliers in small Arlington bathrooms, and added bigger ones when space permits.
Chandeliers, though glamorous, don?t always have to be traditional in look and feel. They can be more contemporary: Instead of the waterfall effect, a trio of crystal pendants can serve as a modern take on a stylish look.
Spacious shower with dual shower heads and bench. Courtesy of BOWA
Luxe for Less
But even if a glass-walled shower is not in your immediate future, you can dress up (or change up) a shower or bathtub with a statement shower curtain. You don?t have to shell out big bucks to improve the space.
Designers say the trend now is for bathrooms to be calm, nature- and Asian-inspired sanctuaries, often in tones of beiges and grays. That doesn?t mean you can?t paint the walls, or even one wall, a rich, striking color. Or consider wallpaper in a favorite print or pattern. Add touches of glamour with architecturally interesting lighting fixtures. Purchase an attractive mirror that fits your style, and pair matching sconces on either side. Even something as simple as a minimalist vase of fresh-cut flowers beside the sink will jazz up the room.
Ashburn interior designer Andrea Schwartz (andreadesignz.com) places smooth, flat rocks to the bottom of a basin to add to the space?s calming atmosphere. If you have natural light, choose an orchid at your local garden center. If not, Schwartz says to go with the faux?silk versions are available at most home goods shops.
Other improvement tips: Place ceramic floor tiles on a diagonal to make the space seem larger. And, use mildew-resistant grout that matches the tile, says David.
Match the hardware on everything, Evers suggests, from the shower door to the faucets, from towel bars to grab bars, even the flush lever on the toilet. Brushed nickel and polished chrome are good choices; they?re stylish but not too trendy.
Modern, Tranquil Spaces
?I find that most clients that approach me tend to want bathrooms that are more soothing, spa-like and tranquil,? says Patrick C. Carter, owner of Arlington-based architecture and design firm Reve Designs. To Carter, that request translates into a more simplified design?softer colors, natural materials?with a contemporary, modern aesthetic.
?Eight to 10 years ago bathrooms were much more traditional and fussy. Today, people live hectic lifestyles,? he says. ?They want to feel relaxed while they are preparing for, or unwinding from, their day.?
Carter recently completed two such projects, both incorporating natural stone set in more modern surroundings: a 1920s Arlington bungalow and a house in Reston.
For the Arlington job, Carter redid the high-traffic guest bath, and the couple chose high-end materials because they like to entertain. Carter finished the space with a dark gray marble floor, and tiled the walls in a combination of flagstone and glass.?
Planning for the possibility of mobility issues for the Reston couple, Carter created a wide steam shower and added a cantilevered bluestone bench. And, in a nod to the couple?s home state, the Wisconsin natives integrated modern Kohler fixtures.
These are welcome settings. Clean, simple lines and open, comfortable spaces with a bit of color or nod to nature make for a modern aesthetic.
At the end of the day, the client?s bathroom is a place to relax and recharge, says Carter of the spaces he?s curated. ?It?s that feeling of being somewhat pampered and able to just wash the stress off and go to bed in a different state of mind than when you walked into the bathroom.?
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Q&A With Joshua Mollet,?Showroom manager at Alexandria LightingWhat are some trends in bathroom lighting that you think have staying power?
?I would say clean, simple fixtures. If something can be ambiguous as far as design style?doesn?t really fit into one design style?[it] will stay around much longer. If a look fits into one design style, i.e. modern, this will be considered dated in just a few years.
?Earth tones have longevity: beiges, browns, grays, off-whites. Just remember, the more the fixture looks unique, the more it could be dated when the design style moves on. But this shouldn?t stop a homeowner from wanting to be more individualistic, especially if they plan to stay in their home for many years to come.?
What was one recent bathroom project you really enjoyed working on, and why?
?I recently worked on a powder bath in a new-construction home in Northwest D.C. The entire house is ultra-modern, clean and refreshing; gray tones and dark wood finishes. I instructed my customers that the powder bath is the one area that you should go crazy and out-of-this-world in design style. This room is used for one purpose only.
?The entire bathroom was tiled to the ceiling with clean, simple, warm earth-tone tile. Above the floating vanity was a clean, long rectangle mirror. We looked through all of my catalogs and finally found the perfect light. It?s a pendant that is brushed steel in finish but has a small cluster of circles around the bulbs. From the canopy at the ceiling, past the cluster of metal circles around the bulbs, this fixture has small silver chain going right through it. It looks like a piece of art.?
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Courtesy of Kohler (medicine cabinet); Yuriy Chertok/Shutterstock (rain shower); Konstantin L/Shutterstock.com (faucet); Lucy Baldwin/Shutterstock.com (tiles); pics721/shutterstock.com (tub); Gina Smith/shutterstock.com (light)
Trends Designers Would Like to See Gone for Good
There are a number of bad trends in bathrooms that industry professionals and design experts would like to see gone for good. Whether it?s about reconfiguring a traditional builder-grade style bathroom or gutting a 1970s-era space, designers have definite opinions about what they don?t like. Read on to see what causes experts to get steamed:
Tim White, sales and design consultant at Architectural Ceramics, in Alexandria:??It?s a bad idea to pigeonhole yourself into a particular color of tile. That makes it obvious that the tile is of a certain period. You don?t want people to say, ?Whoa, that?s so 1999.? Don?t tile a bathroom bright orange.?
Interior designer Patrick Carter:??I, personally, hate medicine cabinets. And I?m finding my clients don?t like them, and we?re ripping them out a lot, replacing them with more cabinetry for storage.? Despite some technological advances, Carter says he vented to one of his employees: ?If I have to deal with another medicine cabinet, I?m going to scream because they?re tedious. It?s a bit of a frustration for me. That?s not what I want to be designing around.
?To me, Jacuzzi tubs are disgusting. They breed bacteria when the water sits in them, so I just have a real problem with that. And if you are elderly or going to be aging-in-place, bathtubs can become very dangerous, when you get in and out of them.?
Designer Dee David:??Rain showers because they?re a pain to install, and they don?t get the shampoo out of your hair. But I love the [multi-jet] shower towers; they?re so easy to install.?
Joshua Mollet, showroom manager at Alexandria Lighting:??Two trends that I hope never come back are: polished brass finish. This is a dated, ?80s finish. Satin brass and aged brass are already coming back in style, though. But polished brass looks too new and gimmicky.
?The other trend that I pray to God never returns: ?70s swag pendants in the bathroom, flanking a mirror. So dated, it?s scary!?
Of course, trends can be good, says decorator Stephanie Kelley, but there?s a trick. In order for them to have staying power, she says, ?You can be trendy, but if you pick something that?s just really cool and kind of classic and natural, you can keep them for quite a while.?
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Q&A With Sarah Cole,?Director at Farrow & BallHas the guest bathroom become more important in today?s (U.S.) homes? If so, why?
?The guest bath definitely has become more important in today?s U.S. homes. As homeowners have begun to embrace using their home to express their own sense of style and personality, much like a wardrobe, the guest bath has become a simple way for a homeowner to express themselves and create a beautiful decorated space for their guests to enjoy.
?Adding a personal touch to these spaces helps your guests get a true sense of your style and your home?s unique flair. If your guest bath needs a refresh, it?s a simple and affordable way to spruce up your home while adding your own stamp to things.?
Does the guest bathroom allow for a bit more freedom when it comes to a homeowner?s personality?
?As guest baths are usually small in size, this allows for more freedom and flexibility to use vibrant pops of color or a wall of bold wallpaper that you may not ordinarily use in larger, more inhabited spaces.?
Are bold colors becoming more prevalent?
?Bold bathroom schemes are definitely on the rise with people being more daring with colors. Smaller spaces can be enhanced with bold, dark colors. Try using an indigo shade in the guest bathroom as this will create an intimate, cozy feeling; perfect for a smaller bathroom. Paint the walls in Hague Blue and All White on the skirting and woodwork. Pair with curtains and accessories in complementary blues and the rich shade on the walls. This will create a wonderfully cosseting feel?perfect for the end of a long day. Adding the touches of bright white keeps the bathroom feeling crisp and fresh.?
What is the biggest color trend right now?
?An on-trend and bold color scheme that is perfect for any bathroom is Brassica paired with All White. It has an intense jewel-like quality that transforms a bathroom into an enveloping cocoon. This rich purple provides the perfect backdrop to shiny silver accessories.
?Create a zesty, effervescent bathroom with this year?s must-have yellow: Babouche. A striking, graphic flash of this vivid hue will really lift a neutral scheme, and particularly complements grays.?
What are some small touches that one can add to a guest bathroom so that it feels really welcoming?
?From a decorating perspective, if you have a well-ventilated bathroom, using wallpaper on a feature wall can create a real impact and a certain ?wow? factor. For something totally different, use wallpaper on the ceiling of the bathroom so when reclining in the bath the full magnificence of the ceiling comes to life.?
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Small Touches to Create Ambience
Having a beautiful bathroom is about a lot more than just the right fixtures. It?s about setting the mood to help rewind from a tough day. Interior designer Andrea Schwartz and interior decorator Stephanie Kelley offer up these tips to smarten up your space and put you in full relax mode.
??To achieve a Zen feel, add a collection of glass or natural stones in your sink.
??Add an orchid (real or faux) depending on the room?s amount of natural light and your own skill level. (It?s a matter of watering or dusting.)
??Embellish the sink with a pretty hand soap dispenser and/or a simple bud vase with a colorful bloom.
??Put recessed and overhead lights on a dimmer switch to enjoy lots of light or a softer nightlight effect.
??Add a chandelier to up the glamour quotient; it?s so much more spa-like.
??To keep the glass enclosed showers looking their best, keep a squeegee in the shower to rinse off water spots when you?re done.
??Add pops of color to a neutral palette with fluffy towels or beautiful wrapped hand soaps.
??Hang a piece of art to add interest.
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Sports Shorts: Exeter golf team opens with two wins
August 23, 2012 2:00 AM
EXETER ? the Exeter High School golf team opened its season on Wednesday with a pair of Division I victories at Exeter Country Club.
The Blue Hawks shot a team total of 210, beating Nashua North (226) and Merrimack (232).
Eric Zorn shot a 4-over-par 39 for the Blue Hawks, while Kyle Gagne (42), Tyler Russ (42), Nate Kingsley (43) and Cam Johansson (44) all figured in the Exeter scoring.
Nashua North?s Jon Stevens shot a medalist round of even-par 35.
PORTSMOUTH ? Stacey Kent scored a game-high 21 points as NuSkin advanced to the championship game of the Portsmouth Recreation Department women?s basketball league with a 70-51 victory over Summer Sessions Wednesday at the Connie Bean Community Center.
NuSkin will meet old Ferry Landing in tonight?s championship game at the Connie Bean Community Center. Game time is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Christina Smith and Emma Pasqual scored 12 and 11 points, respectively for NuSkin. Sarah Gasper led Summer Sessions with 18 points, while Amanda Young had six.
HAMPTON FALLS ? the eighth annual Lincoln Akerman School golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28 at Pease Golf course in Portsmouth.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with the four-person scramble format starting at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $100 per person, which includes golf, cart, bottled water, tee-gift, lunch, and a continental breakfast catered by Grill 28. there will be a silent auction and a 50/50 cash raffle. Other contests will include longest drive, closest to pin, putting contests and a par-3 hole-in-one contest.
Registration can be found online at sau21.org/las and click on the ?Class of 2013 Fundraising? tab.
For more information, including hole sponsorships, call Laurel at 918-7144 or e-mail .
Portsmouth Babe Ruth is looking to field three teams in the Seacoast Fall Ball League. Players are needed for a middle school team, a high school junior varsity team, and a high school varsity team. All teams play doubleheaders on Saturdays for middle school and Sundays for high school teams.
The cost to participate is $115 per player, which includes hat, shirt, all umpire fees, baseballs for the teams, league fees and insurance. the teams will be rostered on a first-come, first-served basis. to secure a spot, send an email ASAP to Mike Young at and confirm that your son is playing and for which team. for more information, please visit portsmouthbaberuth.org.
BOSTON (AP) ? the Boston Celtics have re-signed forward Jeff Green.
Green missed all of last season after a physical exam revealed an aortic aneurysm. He underwent surgery and became a free agent before signing Wednesday.
The 6-foot-9 Green had been expected to play a key role as a backup forward last season and is being counted on to do that next season. the Celtics obtained him from Oklahoma City in February 2011 with center Nenad Krstic and a first-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Clippers for center Kendrick Perkins and guard Nate Robinson.
In 2010-11, Green averaged 13.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 32.4 minutes.
NEW YORK (AP) ? Johan Santana is done for the year, and to say he had an up-and-down season would be an understatement of Cy Young proportions.
Explaining that their ace is worn out from two years of rehabilitation and maintenance, the New York Mets placed Santana on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with inflammation in his lower back and said he is not expected to pitch again in 2012.
Doctors recommended rest, but not surgery.
?I wanted to keep pitching. I felt that I could pitch. but at the same time, I?m listening to them,? Santana said. ?They said that everything that I have done has been a lot. At some point I have to take some rest. At this point I think I agree with everything and we?ve just got to make sure we stay healthy and look forward to next year.?
The Hampton Men?s Softball League is seeking two teams for its fall season. for more information, contact league president Darold Mosher at 926-4404.
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