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I recently watched the pilot episode of the new TV Show coming to The Jewish Channel titled "Jewish Gilt" labeled as "Pawn Stars combined with a Jewish Indiana Jones" starring Jonathan Greenstein. While it may not be exciting as Indiana Jones as it's missing the adventure, action and cinematic appeal however the show is full of interest with all the intrigue of a show like "American Pickers" and the history and story telling of similar Discovery Channel shows.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Pilot episode which featured such intriguing Judaica items as a hand-chased Seder plate, a hand-made smuggled jewelry box made by the Bezalel School that comes from the founding of the Jewish state, a custom-made locket from a survivor of the 1967 war, trench art, a silver Kiddush cup that was made especially in the shape of an eagle out of coconut and hand-chased silver made for the famous 18th century cabalistic Rabbi Natan Adler (who was known as The Eagle), a set of 180 year old Machzorim, an open house auction appraisal process and a glimpse into one of the most unusual collections of Chevra Kadisha Jewish Burial memorabilia, along with a very "Snoop Dogg pimpy" Havdalah spice-box. What I enjoyed more than the Judaica was the unique stories that each collector had in relation to their collection. The stories behind the collectables are what make the show a clincher.
For anyone into Jewish History, Collectors of Judaica or anyone who enjoy shows like "American Pickers," "Pawn Stars," and other similar shows about exploring and discovering ancient Historical items. At times it felt like a commercial for J. Greenstein & Co Judaica Shop, however the historical and biographical information make the show a compelling piece of Americana, and Judaica history. I relish the stories behind antiques, art and Jewish ritual objects. Learning about Jewish History and tradition among the treasure is the most enjoyable aspect of the experience.
With a title that plays on the words Gelt (money) and Guilt this is full of good Jewish stories. One consistent truth is that Archaeology and Anthropology are not exciting like a Stephen Spielberg movie with its famed character Dr. Jones played by Harrison Ford it is an enjoyable experience of learning and discovery nonetheless. Like find that "rusty gold" hidden in people's back yards, discovering the intriguing history of "extraordinary items" found in "the homes of ordinary people." Whether your into Antiques, Collectables, Judaica, or the exploration and discovery of history through compelling story telling this show is for you. One mans recyclable's may well be another man's collectible's or as they say "another mans trash is another mans treasure." While you will not find any trash in these stories you will find many treasure and fond personal histories.
This enjoyable and informative program takes you into the homes of New York Judaica collectors. As J Greenstein states, "The show has been a wonderful experience that teaches us the value, both emotionally and monetary, of your family's history." There is more to finding "rusty gold" or not so rusty Jewish collectibles in "ordinary homes" than just an item to sell for money. Some items though valuable in a monetary sense are too dear to the hearts of the collectors that no sort of compensation can replace the historical and personal value of the items. I love history and personal stories so this is a very addictive show for me personally. Now I wish I had a Cable tier with The Jewish Channel available.
Here is a Promo for the pilot episode courtesy of The Jewish Channel and YouTube.
Check your cable provider for TJC for times and their On-Demand content for "Jewish Gilt." Who knew Finding, buying and selling Judaica Treasure's of Jewish Heritage and Art could be so entertaining.
This episode aired: January 14th, 2013 on channels: The Jewish Channel (TJC) is available on cable – channel 528 on Time Warner, channel 291 on iO Optimum, channel 268 on RCN, channel 900 on Verizon FiOS, channel 1 on Cox, channel 330 on Brighthouse, and on Comcast in the On-Demand menu under "Premium Channels."


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NCI Director Assumes Role as Acting FDA Commissioner
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach was named by President George W. Bush last Friday to assume the role of acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. von Eschenbach also will continue in his role as NCI director.
"I am excited and eager to accept the challenge," Dr. von Eschenbach said. "The FDA has a critical mission in protecting and improving the health of the American people.
"With the leadership and support of Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, I will work to ensure an orderly transition to new, permanent leadership at FDA, while continuing my commitment to NCI."
The appointment of Dr. von Eschenbach to acting FDA commissioner followed the resignation from that position by Dr. Lester Crawford. In addition to his time as the FDA commissioner, Dr. Crawford also served as deputy commissioner and acting commissioner at the agency.
Prior to accepting the appointment to lead NCI in January 2002, Dr. von Eschenbach, a renowned urologic oncologist, served as executive vice president and chief academic officer of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. In his 26-year career at M.D. Anderson, he was instrumental in fostering integrated research programs in the biology, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of prostate cancer.
At NCI, he has been a strong proponent of a more collaborative, team-science approach to research and the movement toward individualized medicine based on the growing understanding of the molecular underpinnings of many diseases.
With more than 3 years under his belt as NCI director, Dr. von Eschenbach is optimistic about the new appointment.
"When I came to NCI in 2002, I made this our challenge goal: to eliminate the suffering and death due to cancer by 2015," he said. "I will work to ensure that this critically important work continues at NCI, even as the crucial initiatives at FDA continue unabated during this time of transition."
Other factors will ensure that the change will in no way hamper NCI's and FDA's ability to continue their work.
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The Alumni Association chooses Mr. Homecoming based on a variety of reasons, and student nominations play a big role in who is chosen. The naming of Mr./Ms. Homecoming began in 1965, and it has become an honored tradition. As Mr. Homecoming, Selbin judged the Homecoming parade on Saturday, as well as attending the picnic on the mall and an Alumni hospitality party following the parade.
"I am extremely flattered, Selbin said. "I like to think [I was chosen] because of the ways I work with students. One of the fabulous things about a school like Southwestern is that students who become Alums stay in touch with faculty, and faculty, of course, are delighted to stay in touch with them. It's just such an honor."
Selbin has been at the university for 20 years and does many things around campus. He is a Professor of Political Science and currently teaches a Latin American Politics class that brings together people from many different departments. Selbin recently finished teaching a First Year Seminar (FYS) course that he has taught for 13 years entitled "Secret History: What if everything you "know" is wrong?"
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I really like this dishwasher. It cleans fantastic, and is so quiet that we have opened it a few times no even realizing it was running. Loading it is a little difficult at...Read complete review
I really like this dishwasher. It cleans fantastic, and is so quiet that we have opened it a few times no even realizing it was running. Loading it is a little difficult at first. I guess because it is European design. We are still working placement options for the dishes. I think it holds more dished than our old dishwasher, but doesn't hold the larger items (cutting boards, sheet pans, etc) as well as our older model. I think that after some more time, we will figure out placements for them too. Some other things to note about this dishwasher. There is no heating element for drying, so a rinse aid is highly recommended, if not required. The convection drying work rather well if you give it enough time, and use the rinse aid. I was a little concerned that there was a basket you had to manually empty, and that it didn't grind like the last one. After a few weeks and several loads, the strainer basket is still empty. So don't worry about that.
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Great diswasher and very quiet
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Comments about Bosch 800 Series 24" Built-In Dishwasher:
We have had this for about 6 months now, and so far it is a great dishwasher. Very quiet, cleans well. The cycles can be long, but that's how it goes with dishwashers these days. So far it has cleaned very well anything that we have put in it, and as long as you put in the rinse aid liquid, the glasses come out spotless. It was straightforward to install-- I did it myself, and it was similar to other dishwashers I have installed in the past--pretty simple. Highly recommend!
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Great Dishwasher!
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Comments about Bosch 800 Series White Built-In Dishwasher:
So far we have been very happy with the Bosch dishwasher we purchased. Our only complaint is that it a little hard for my wife to open. It also stays very wet on the inside even though the dishes are dry. The Bosch help line said that this is normal operating. You certainly cannot find a quieter dishwasher; it is hard to even tell when it is on!
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This was to replace a prior Bosch that was damaged by my son. This version seems to be even quieter and the size seems larger because of the third rack. The flexible middle rack makes it more spacious.
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Delivery guys were timely and very helpful during installation. They removed and installed without any problems and gave a quick tutorial.
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We have used this for about 2 weeks. We like it. It is extremely quite but an ironic annoying feature is how it beeps when it's wash is completed. This is fine for my oven but not for a dish washer designed for silence.The 3rd rack cleans flatware well. Glasses are ok, not perfect but good. Plates are sparkling. It is recommended to bring your dishes to the store if the racks are important for you. This model could have have a more flexible design to hold dishes more efficiently. We like the controls on the front where they can be seen, and the countdown timer is nice. Overall, it seems like a good value for a high end dish washer, cleans well, holds a lot of dishes, super quiet, easy to operate. Its wash options are better than other brands. We actually use the half load and express modes, along with rhe auto setting.
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We are very pleased with our new Bosch dishwasher. It is so quiet, we don't even realize it's running unless we look at the controls. Plus, it cleans exceptionally well. It's a fine choice for just about every household.
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It has been a delight to have your dishes done while having company, watching a movie. It is really quiet.
Very satisfied with the purchase.
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Since it is so quiet and the controls turn off totally once the cycle is completed, it is hard to remember if I turned it out at the end of the night.
We changed our mind on the model we wanted 2 days prior to delivery, but the new model was still delivered on time.
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This machine gets dishes and glasses cleaner than any other I've owned. The third top rack is a nice added feature for serving spoons, etc.
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Police Blotter: Police pursue 'bellicose' driver through Fletcher BayThursday, January 17th, 2013
A 65-year-old driver, who described himself as "bellicose," vehemently denied trying to evade police Jan. 9 after an officer pursued his vehicle at high speed through the Fletcher Bay neighborhood. "No way Jose was I trying to ditch you," the man told police. He was cited for negligent driving.
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Learn what it is you are talking about before you speak you silly comment troll.
Saying something as ludicrous as you did, on a WoW site no less, yea, stupid is the beginning.
As to what I believe you are trying to say with your comments. Getting and keeping a guild together that has 40+ raiders, all balanced is not an easy task by any means. The jump from 5-man to 10, to 25 was a somewhat hard adjustment for Guilds. Same as the adjustment from 40-man to 10 man right at the start.
With the new dungeons seemingly being open to the large guilds, by TBC standards, it allows the guilds who have problems fielding 25 people now an opportunity to see the new content and participate, but with 10 and 25 man options having separate loot tables it still has a reason to see the same dungeon, but with 25 people the dynamics change.


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A trained beagle named Elvis, that can sniff out pregnancies in polar bears, has indicated that the Kansas City Zoo will not be hearing the pitter-patter of little paws later this year.
According to the 2-year-old canine, Berlin is not pregnant. This comes after the zoo recently submitted feces from the polar bear to be a part of a study.
Berlin, the zoo's nearly 24-year-old female bear, and Nikita, the zoo's nearly 7-year-old male, mated this spring. Berlin came to the Kansas City Zoo in December 2012 after her Minnesota home for most of her life flooded.
Elvis checked out samples of 22 female bears from 14 zoos across the country, including samples from Nikita's younger half sisters, who are at the Columbus Zoo. Berlin's samples were taken in mid-October.
Because there is a slim chance that Berlin's hormones weren't elevated at that time enough for Elvis to detect, the Kansas City Zoo hasn't shut the door on Berlin having cubs.
Berlin is on the older side of bears in captivity while Nikita is a young bear just sexually maturing.
"Berlin has never had a cub," Zoo Director Randy Wisthoff said. "Having a cub out of her would be really important, genetically, to the captive polar bear population."
While there is no other test for polar bear pregnancy, the study is part of the research mission the Kansas City Zoo strived to be a part of. And even though Berlin is said to be not pregnant, zoo officials said they are still continuing her care as though she still may be.
Confirming pregnancies of the massive bears, a threatened species, has been difficult, and zoo officials say knowing can help make sure they and the mama bears are ready for birthing and raising cubs.
"We knew whatever the results were we would continue to keep her comfortable in her quiet behind-the-scenes area," zoo spokeswoman Julie Neemeyer said.
Polar bears can exhibit pregnancy-type behaviors even though they may not be pregnant, so the "will she or won't she?" question will continue into January. This includes increased monitoring.
Zookeepers and staff will watch Berlin's behaviors and closely monitor her appetite and her time spent in her den.
The zoo has seen big events in the past year with Berlin's arrival and the opening of the penguin exhibit. A polar bear cub birth would be great for the zoo, Wisthoff said.
"Penguins and polar bears, polar bear cubs. We'd love it. Everyone would want to come and see it," Wisthoff said.
Nikita turns 7 on Nov. 21 and the zoo is throwing him a birthday party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The zoo said if Elvis is correct, Berlin will be reintroduced to Nikita in early winter in hopes another connection occurs. They were separated this summer after Nikita's efforts to play with Berlin only proved annoying and she was showing signs that she could be pregnant.
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Part of the excitement over HCCI technology is that it offers very little negatives for all the positives that are promised. Of course, not all promises and expectations are likely to be met, but for now the technology seems like one of the best things GM has to offer.
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On top of the improved efficiency, HCCI mode operates at a lower temperature than diesel, below the range where harmful NOx pollutants are created, making the engine extremely low-emission. Emissions are reduced across the board when in HCCI mode compared to bother diesel and gasoline engines. HCCI mode is also possible with ethanol blends up to E85, making the engine fit in well with GM's near-term plan for increased E85 use.
Perhaps the most salient upside of www.nextstagecapital.com HCCI technology is the cost / benefit ratio it offers. Though GM isn't talking specifics yet, I was told that it would be cheaper than current hybrid and discount sildenafil generic viagra diesel technology, putting it within range of the average consumer and positioning it to make the we recommend levitra headaches largest impact on fuel consumption and air pollution.
Definitely exciting technology to watch. Hop on over to my post-test drive review to learn more on how it performs in the real world.
written by james, May 13, 2008
I'm not interested in this GM Frankenstein.
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written by Jay Tee, May 13, 2008
Its not much more complicated; the technology was waiting for better computer control and better sensors.
Now GM needs to work on getting much more than a 15% fuel savings out of it.
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written by dialtone, May 13, 2008
just look at the picture & you can see it is much simpler & a better efficiency gain also
written by Harry, May 14, 2008
Truck engines are better for trucks than cars, sure. ;)
I'd always thought that diesel engines, take longer to lowest propecia price warm up than petrol, so are better if you make more long journeys than quick trips.
written by Joe, May 14, 2008
I don't believe the technology currently available today is the answer, nor do I believe the answer is close. However, I do (slightly) commend GM on trying.
I am also NOT in favor of www.grantontrailers.com ethanol, nor GM moving towards E85. I've read reports claiming that the amount of Fossil Fuels used during the production of ethanol are equal to the ethanol produced (disclaimer: I am not a fuel specializing scientist, nor did I conduct my own tests). I, personally, like my corn roasted on the grill.
written by EV, May 14, 2008
Why are diesel engines better for trucks than cars?
Diesel engines produce a higher torque at a lower RPM than gasoline engines. That means that for hauling 10 tons, a diesel engine can operate at 2,000 RPM while most gasoline engines would have to operate at 5,000 RPM. Having to operate at such a higher RPM causes a lot of wear and tear and stress on the engine and make it wear out faster. The diesel, however, is operating at a nice 'low' RPM and will continue to do so. That is why trucks use diesel.
Cars in the US generally use gasoline as it is easier to make a gas engine comply with the environmental regulations (see post in the other HCCI article). Additionally, a gas engine generally has a better 'pick up' (acceleration) than a diesel does. This is generally more sought after in cars than trucks.
I am also NOT in favor of ethanol, nor GM moving towards E85. I've read reports claiming that the amount of Fossil Fuels used during the production of ethanol are equal to the ethanol produced (disclaimer: I am not a fuel specializing scientist, nor did I conduct my own tests). I, personally, like my corn roasted on the grill.
Correction. You are not in favor of CORN Ethanol. Look back several news stories and you will find one on a Cellulose Ethanol plant in Georgia. That plant will use wood chips and shaving to create ethanol. Something that will NOT affect the food supply or need fertilizer. There is also research being done to make ethanol out of other non-food plant stocks that is much more efficient that making it from corn.
Problem formulation is the key to how to buy viagra in budapest solving a problem. If you do not figure out what the right problem is, you will most likely make the situation worse.
written by Troy, May 15, 2008
As for the engine being complicated, all the complication I see here is the addition of some pressure sensors. That's not all that bad considering how complex ordinary modern engines are. Besides, mechanics need money too! Hehe.
written by Luciano, May 15, 2008
I agree that things take a long time to change due to the whole infrastructure and the best site fda approves viagra changes in paradigms, but isn't it time for us to move forward once and for all? It's like we're shooting in every direction and not choosing any...
On the other hand, it is nice to see a new technology for combustion engines. I'll take 15% any day of the week, especially when you multiply it by millions of vehicles on the roads every day.
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I read that in Car & Driver or Motor Trend awhile back.
Of course the technology is much better now.
written by hermit, July 17, 2009
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written by danwat1234, June 15, 2012
Perhaps HCCI can be more efficient than an Atkinson-miller cycle engine, who knows.
One thing I know is that diesel and HCCI engines are efficient enough. Extended range EVs with HCCI or diesel engines would be superb.
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A simple email that states - Don't forget! Your bundle special ends in 30 days. Please call Verizon if you want to change, upgrade or modify your current account.
That is what customer service is all about.
I agree 100%! But not only that: I was under the impression in the beginning that once my initial 2 year contract expired, that was it and my rates would inevitably go up just like with the cable companies. I didn't even know that you can renew your contract to keep your rates the same or even lower with discounts and incentives along with additional upgrades. I had no idea until I was speaking on line to a CSR and corresponding with another customer here.
I don't ever remember that being communicated in the beginning but I definitely think that should be communicated as well in the reminder, that your contract is going to expire soon as of such and such a date and to please contact Verizon about renewing your contract and to find out about new features. That would communicate the message a lot better because like what was said before, once your contract expires, your rates on the month-to-month package can just go up at any time.
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A few listens to the lush and knotty Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO serve as a pretty good reminder that the members of Besnard Lakes know how to marry the immediate with the expansive. The Montreal band is helmed by husband and wife duo Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, and the newest LP shows a synthesis of shoegaze's swirling, disintegrating textures and psych-rock's altered state of consciousness. But don't sleep on the orchestral corralling of noise and sound, nor the pop nuggets at the core of songs like lead single "People of the Sticks."
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The year is 1999, and art student Adam Watkins is working through a program on a Sony PlayStation to build sound loops. In favor of the art of noise, Watkins recently dropped his paintbrush and acquired some machines from the school next to his own (the Kent Institute of Art and Design in England). One such device, used to teach Spanish, records sound and allows for tone and pitch control, with a foot pedal attached for rewinding. Watkins uses this with found sounds to paint music. He labels the curious resulting soundscapes "Tone Rodent."
Fast-forward to the present: In 2013, Tone Rodent is cacophonous and loud. Watkins leads with a strong, esoteric voice while bassist Matty Coonfield lays the foundation with a lumbering sound. Keyboardist Mark Early brings sharp noise, cutting expertly through the band's musical arrangements. Jeff Robtoy's guitar lends an unhinged edge, channeling noisy feedback and dynamic range. Drummer Adam Dick keeps the beat like a live metronome, gluing each part to its whole. The band's giant sound is punctuated by Ashley Hohman, who backs up with added vocals and percussion. Watkins now fronts a six-piece band and funnels his noisy work through a strict rock filter. Still named Tone Rodent, the band's work can be heard on CD, cassette tape and vinyl. Its latest endeavor, A Bit Disconnected, will be released in April through Brazilian label the Blog That Celebrates Itself Records. While the music most closely resembles the shoegaze genre, the band's sound is varied with slices of ambiance and punk — two genres that rarely mix.
The fourteen years between the group's inauspicious beginnings and its current triumphs were not without difficulties. When Watkins returned from England in 2000, he first approached Coonfield to join. The two had met years prior in college, finding common ground in their shared favorite bands.
"The first time we met I was way into punk rock, and Adam was into Brit-pop," Coonfield says of their earliest encounters. "We met back up, and I thought, 'I think I'm into some of the same stuff you were talking about back then.'"
The once-solo endeavor evolved over time into an organic, full-fledged performance, with new members rotating in and out of the band's ranks. Tone Rodent became a live exploration of the boundaries of sound, with Watkins sculpting texture through his guitar while Coonfield hammered out bass riffs. Tone Rodent started off wrinkled, flattening out over two or three years of performance and practice. Watkins and Coonfield worked gradually to build walls around their freeform music, and with added percussion, the group took on a Kraut-rock style invoking '70s German bands such as Neu! and Can.
"Sometimes it would be one song and a long jam," says Coonfield of the band's early process. "A couple weeks later, maybe two songs, then noise. It happened pretty organically as we got better and used to playing real songs." Vocals were eventually added to the band's alien-sounding compositions, giving them a human voice. By 2003, Tone Rodent became a hybrid rock band, welcoming noise beside melody. Art openings and galleries became homesteads for the group while new members helped to hammer out Tone Rodent's sound. Live sets gradually tipped away from improvised music and toward strictly composed material.
"Playing the art shows was fun, but it was like, if we get in front of an audience, we can't just do 30 minutes of noise," says Watkins. "That's a self-selecting audience — one that's few and far between. If we could find something more tangible, we could broaden that audience."
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The earliest available Tone Rodent recordings emerged in late 2003, featuring a full lineup including Watkins and Coonfield with Toby Mechem on drums, Peter Dycus on guitar and Keith Bueckendorf on synth and effects. This lineup worked through 2004 to self-release its first full-length. The self-titled collection of ten songs was recorded in St. Louis by Jason Hutto and mastered by audio engineer Carl Saff in Chicago.
Through the next three years, Tone Rodent shared stages with the Black Angels, Valient Thorr and the Brian Jonestown Massacre, among many others, but the band's momentum slowed by 2007 when each member's focus moved in a different direction. Players came and went, practice was scarce, and progress slowed. Watkins and Coonfield pooled local artists for sporadic shows, eventually leading to a retooled lineup.
When asked to perform at the Riverfront Times' Music Showcase in 2010, Tone Rodent accepted, but not without condition. At the time the band was without a drummer, so Watkins dropped recordings on Eric Hall, local purveyor of sound art. The result was a Tone Rodent show that actually lacked the presence of the band itself. Eric Hall altered chunks of the group's recordings in real time to mold a new piece of noise.
"Eric went and performed as Tone Rodent. It was really great. Just me and Mark [Early, keyboardist] standing there watching Eric Hall play us," says Watkins.
Tone Rodent continued writing throughout these lineup changes. Guitarist Peter Dycus left, and Jeff Robtoy joined. Mark Early remained on keys while Liz Wolfson backed with percussion. Watkins and company were diligent and produced a heft of sound, all the while still lacking a solid drummer.
"We basically had all these songs. We thought we should do something, and that's when Adam talked to Martin Atkins," Coonfield says. Atkins is an English drummer well known for his work with Public Image Ltd, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails and a slew of others.
"I had worked on a book that he did, and part of the payment was that he would play for Tone Rodent. I called him and said, 'We got these tunes. We'll record our bits, you record your bit.' And he said, 'No problem,'" Watkins says, explaining the band's connection to the legendary session musician.
The members of the group recorded their individual parts sans drums and sent the material to Atkins to complete percussion. Tone Rodent used those same sessions for a collaboration with Rosco (Sterling Roswell), who is known for his stint in the English alt-rock band Spacemen 3. The resulting two releases shared pieces: "We had this batch of the same tunes where Martin did more traditional drumming and then Rosco did more experimental mixing and sounds," Watkins says. In 2011, Tone Rodent released two EPs, one titled Tone Rodent Featuring Martin Atkins, the other, Tone Rodent Featuring Sterling Roswell. The group quickly followed with its first cassette tape: a split with compatriots Bug Chaser. Drum auditions finally came to a close with Adam Dick, of the Dock Ellis Band, heeding the call.
With its first solid lineup in years, Tone Rodent blazed through 2012 with a cut on the Tower Groove Records double LP compilation. The group capped the year with a split EP featuring Rosco, produced by Problem Solved Industries. Now Tone Rodent looks toward April, when its four-song CD A Bit Disconnected drops in Brazil. May will bring a new record as well; a split with local psych-rockers Kisser is set for release through Tower Groove Records as part of the 2013 Singles Club series. With the lineup problems in the past and tangible, recorded success now a strong part of the band's existence, Watkins and Coonfield still muse on a new full-length.
"We don't care if we have to release this ourselves," Coonfield snarkily remarks. "We're ready for a second full-length. It's going to happen."
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A Springfield neighborhood is rallying together to discuss crime in their part of the city and talks aren't completely negative.
East Forest Park residents said although they would like to see crime completely stopped, they are still impressed by the police departments efforts to get them there.
It was a full house Wednesday night at the Holy Cross Church as East Forest Park residents gather to discuss where the police department and residents stand with battling crime. "We need to make sure we have a safe city. That's the biggest goal," said resident, Bruce Adams.
Those in attendance at the meeting said recent felonies have had them worried about crime creeping into their neighborhood.
"I am concerned that the senior citizens are fearful in their homes after the burglaries and care about break-ins," said resident, Frank Ryan.
Springfield police said they're taking every measure possible to lower that fear some residents have. "We have detective units, plain closed units, specialized units, directive patrols and overtime to keep the citizens safe," said Lt. Brian Keenan.
The Springfield Police Department created the BADGE Unit, which is specifically designed to cover the East Forest Park neighborhood, and residents said they've seen a change."I'm very satisfied at this time with their response and we're very lucky that they've taken a strong interest," said Ryan.
Crime in the neighborhood is down six percent from last year.
"The police department does an amazing job and you saw the response they got here tonight," said Adams.
But residents said they'd like to see the efforts of the department grow stronger in order to stop their neighbors from becoming victims. "We need to higher more police officers. A safe city is the most important thing. Without safety there's not going to be any economic development. There's not going to be any growth in building our city. I think we need to give them any possible tools to help the police officers," explained Adams.
Springfield police said it's all about the partnership between residents and the department that will make things safer.
They ask the public to call anytime they see anything suspicious.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may text a tip via a cell phone by addressing a text message to "CRIMES" or "274637" and then beginning the body of the message with the word "SOLVE."
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Our Favorite (Seriously Stylish) DIY Projects for $50 and Under
Best of 2013
We already rounded up DIY projects that cost $25 and less, and now we're bumping up the price a bit to $50. Hey, $50 is still pretty affordable, especially given how stylish these projects look in the end. Each is a sound and minimal investment that you'll be happy to keep at home for years. They're that good.
- DIY Painted Pouf
- DIY Woven Rug
- Under $50: DIY Threaded Rope Shelves
- Cheap, Easy DIY Project: Stylish, Modern Bar Cart Hack for Under $40
- Make Your Own Modern Concrete Fire Pit
- DIY Home Decorating Idea: How to Pinch-Pleat IKEA Curtains
- Easy DIY Project: IKEA Legs + Carpet Trim = Elegant Desk
- DIY Batik Floral Wall Hanging
- How to Make a Pegboard Pot Rack
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Welcome to Apartment Therapy's Best of 2013 roundup! From December 21 through January 1 we are rounding up our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.
(Image credits: Camille Styles; A Beautiful Mess; Southern Living; Andrew Snaveley for Primer; ManMade; Calling It Home; Camille Styles; Kelli Murray; Rue; Design Milk)
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In the first photo with the pouf, what kind of storage is that? Vintage post office boxes?
Love the fire pit!
You know it's a great DIY when you had no idea it was handmade. That woven rug is lovely and looks so expensive! CliftonInteriors
Forget the painted pouf. I want what's behind it.


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Like all blood cells, leukemia cells travel through the body. The symptoms of leukemia depend on the number of leukemia cells and where these cells collect in the body.
People with chronic leukemia may not have symptoms. The doctor may find the disease during a routine blood test.
People with acute leukemia usually go to their doctor because they feel sick. If the brain is affected, they may have headaches, vomiting, confusion, loss of muscle control, or seizures. Leukemia also can affect other parts of the body such as the digestive tract, kidneys, lungs, heart, or testes.
Common symptoms of chronic or acute leukemia may include:
Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. An infection or other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure.
Anyone with these symptoms should tell the doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Doctors sometimes find leukemia after a routine blood test. If you have symptoms that suggest leukemia, your doctor will try to find out what's causing the problems. Your doctor may ask about your personal and family medical history.
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Choosing baby names can be a tricky business. How long should the name be? Should he/she have a middle name? Should you name her/him after a sibling or grandparent? There are a lot of questions that come along with choosing a baby's name, and having both parents agree to it!
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Q – My son has just been given a mild autism diagnosis (presents like Asperger's, according to his psychologist). I'd like to find out how to help him at a "brain level" rather than superficially with OT (Occupational Therapy) or tutoring. He is 9 years old.
A – We see many children with autistic spectrum disorders. The procedure is to do a brain assessment to determine the exact nature and location of the deficiencies in the brain, and then to normalize brain activity in those areas.
Q – Autism and persecutory paranoia: My daughter is 27 and was originally diagnosed with autism (she had 8 out of 10 classic symptoms as a child). As adulthood approached she became progressively more suspicious of everyone and has now been termed persecutory and delusional. I have never heard of this combination and am wondering if you know anything about it – an autistic person becoming paranoid.
A – People with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) can develop anxiety, psychological and/or psychotic disorders. The susceptibility depends on many factors including the level of intellectual functioning. Because of the ASD, some of the interpersonal centers are not functioning appropriately so it may be difficult to help the client psychologically. We have found that improving the functioning of these centers neurotherapeutically can often be very helpful in facilitating some psychological/behavioral treatment for the disorder.
Q – My 25 year old son has had symptoms since childhood that I now know are suggestive of mild Asperger's. It will take a year to get him assessed. He has also had life-long problems with sleep. He is currently in grad school, and having increasing difficulties managing his life. Is your therapy likely to help, and if so, how many sessions are likely to be needed?
A – We see many adults with ASD, many of whom are functioning very well with some minor ASD like behaviors. Your son may have several modest brain dysfunctions that are causing the difficulties. Sleep, for example, can be quite independent of ASD but the poor quality may exacerbate the ASD behaviors. Generally, with Asperger's we find a deficiency in the right prefrontal brain regions that are associated with poor social skills. The treatment of this condition, assuming that the above suppositions are correct, would not require many visits. As part of the treatment, once the frontal brain regions are corrected, we would provide some behavioral therapy to help with social skills acquisition. I would guess that 20-30 sessions would be adequate. However, this is just a guess based on the limited information. We can be far more precise once an intake brain assessment is completed.
Q – My daughter aged six had a severe head injury two months prior to her second birthday. She had exhibited delayed development from a young age, and had been diagnosed with mild global developmental delay. After the head injury she appeared to return to her usual self within two weeks. However she has continued to develop at a delayed rate. She was also formally diagnosed with autism just before she turned five. She recently had a neuropsych assessment with the report indicating that her symptoms are related to autism rather than injury. As I understand it, many head injury symptoms are similar to autism. My question is, could the head injury have contributed to or increased the symptoms of autism?
A – As you note from the list of symptoms associated with head injury, autism like symptoms can be associated such injuries. We also have a number of cases that would suggest that head injury and other brain injuries exacerbate ASD conditions. From a neurotherapeutic perspective the origins of the conditions are largely irrelevant for the treatments are quite similar.
Q – I am interested in this treatment for my daughter with autism. I live in the Toronto area, are you aware of any centers in this area that we can access?
A – Fortunately one of the best teams in the world is right in Toronto. Drs. Lynda and Michael Thompson 905-803-8066.
Q – If you are able to, how do you treat toddlers who are likely too young to play the video games? I have in my care a 3 year old who is non-verbal, has autism, and probably PTSD.
A – We treat many clients who are not capable of volitional feedback treatment procedures. This includes very young children, elderly clients with serious dementias, brain injured clients, and severe autistic and Asperger's clients. The procedures that we use in such cases are non-volitional and use light and sound (with adults we also use micro-amperage stimulation, EMF fields, etc) contingent on brainwave activity to drive the brain toward more normal functioning ranges. The lights are presented either with light strobes that are reflected off a page of a book or from light emitting diodes attached to look-through goggles. The sounds are usually presented open-air. During these braindriving procedures the child can be engaged in tasks such as imitative play, looking at picture books, dialogue etc. This is a very effective procedure because the area of the brain implicated in an activity (such as reading) is under treatment while the activity is in progress. We see children as early as 6 months of age.
Q – I have an eight year old and a nine year old boy with high functioning autism. They are scheduled to begin neurotherapy in July. Of course, my boys struggle with social skills and some with anxiety and becoming very emotional. I am wondering (as I read the comments regarding different areas of the brain) if they can be assessed in your office and the therapy provided in the office of the neuropsychologist in our area? Can that ever happen? I would greatly appreciate your feedback as we want to begin on the right track.
A – We often do the brain assessments and then consult with the neurotherapists in the clients local area who provides the actual neurotherapeutic treatment. You must be VERY careful however that the local person who offers neurotherapy is in fact certified and qualified to offer treatments. Unfortunately we have many therapists with very poor training who have purchased franchise like operations who offer one-size-fits-all treatments. These people are totally unqualified to treat any condition as serious as ASD and we will not be involved with these unqualified practitioners. If you let us know where you are located we can often refer you to practitioners who are qualified and certified to offer neurotherapeutic treatment. In some cases, you may be in areas where you can have a very qualified person do the brain assessment as well as the treatment. Again, contact us and we can tell you if there are qualified practitioners in your area.


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It's National Bike Safety Month and the most recent numbers show, deadly crashes involving cyclists are up.
In 2012, more than 700 cyclists were killed on roads, 17 of them in Georgia. Last month an Atlanta firefighter was training for a triathlon in New Orleans when he was hit and killed. His brother-in-law was also hit and is still recovering. Now friends and fellow triathletes are working to make the roads safer for cyclists.
23-year-old Meghan Degan is a local competitive triathlete. "It's my time to myself. Whether I'm running, biking, or I'm swimming," explains Meghan.
In April, two of Meghan's fellow triathletes were struck by a car while training in New Orleans. Frank Guinn, an Atlanta firefighter was killed, his brother-in-law Andrew Powell was left in critical condition. Guinn was the father of 7 year old triplet girls.
"That was awful. That was awful to hear about," says Meghan.
The news prompted Meghan to write a blog article, titled, "Pass Them like You Love Them."
"If you take your time and you pass them like you they were your sister or your brother, your mother, your father or your daughter or your son, that's when things are going to get safe and when people are going to stop dying on the roads," Meghan adds.
For Bike Safety Month, Meghan is outlining tips for drivers and cyclists. "You have to pay attention. It's never just the cyclists fault and it's never just the car's fault. It's kind of both of us coming together," she explains.
For drivers, Meghan reminds you don't try to pass on a curve or hill, pay attention, pass quickly, but don't speed, don't pull out in front of a cyclist, or turn immediately after passing one and of course, don't forget the law in Georgia that you must give cyclists at least three feet of space. "If you're passing them and 3 feet is not safe, then you just don't pass them," says Meghan.
With the weather warming up, Meghan hopes these reminders will help keep her friends safe "A father not being able to come to his girls again because he went out on a ride, it's just not okay and all it takes is a little bit of education."
Meghan's list of safety tips for cyclists include: riding within your ability. For example, don't go on busy roads until you're ready. Stay on trails or low traffic areas. She also encourages fellow cyclists to look and pay attention, move toward the center of the lane if you're about to turn or if it's too tight for drivers to pass and always use hand signals, since other drivers can't read your mind.
Last year the Kasim Reed, the Mayor of Atlanta, said he wants the city to be a top 10 cycling city by 2016. Meghan says resources are improving. There are more and more bike lanes being installed, but she says there's still a long way to go.
Friday is Bike to Work Day. Expect more bikes on the road all day and remember to share the road.
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I want to get the top 20 or so games that you might recommend for a 14 year old boy in the Philippines. Shipping with DSi to him.I've got Lego Batman.Looking for variety of types.--Join Teams Helix and Discovery. Rest in Peace, Leonard David Smith, my best friend, you are missed badly! Rest in peace, Pop, glad our last years were good. Please pray for Colin, he has ependymoma, a brain cancer, donate to a children's Hospital.
I only know the lego games a little. Are any FPS games worth playing on it?
As far as a variety?RPG-wise, it would be hard to beat its iteration of Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger... the DS version of Chrono Trigger being the arguably definitive version of the game. Final Fantasy IV on the DS has a 3D look, and also gains some unique quirks of its own, such as abilities, and new side quests during the course of the main game. That said, it has also received a sizable uptick in difficulty compared to any other edition released.More action-RPG-wise, there were a couple of Kingdom Hearts games released for the DS - one called 358/2 and Re:Coded. I can't speak for the latter, but 358/2 at least seems to retain a similar look and play-style to KH2 on PS2, which is nonetheless impressive. The Mario & Luigi games also are legitimately good RPG's, with the entries being Partners in Time and Bowser's Inside Story.There is also Pokemon... any (and/or all) would be good choices.I can't say I've played much of any sports titles on the DS, so I can't comment on these.FPS-wise, there are a few CoD games and the very early Metroid Prime Hunters.For something with a retro kick that was surprisingly good, I'd recommend Retro Game Challenge, which is based on the Japanese TV show, Game Center CX. It is so good that when I finally started watching the show, I immediately found myself pining for a sequel... only to be dismayed that there already was, and no plans to bring it states-side. Good luck finding it, but it is a gem worth getting. On the eShop, there were also some download titles available, including a couple of bullet-hell shooters. Though I doubt that a DSi points card that you buy here would really work if used/redeemed over there. I wouldn't know the details on that, so YMMV in regards to that.For some good story (with point-and-click adventure game-style rules), the Phoenix Wright series is fantastic. The first couple were technically made first for GBA, and it was Apollo Justice that was the first made-for-DS in the series. But they all were thoroughly good with engrossing cases. Worth at least a good play-through or two.For more twitch-action, there are the Mega Man ZX titles, and the Mega Man Zero collection was re-released for the DS, which includes all four GBA titles packed together. Very solid entries, even if they are a departure from the pure feel of the Classic and (early) X titles.For something a little more... relaxing, the Brain Age series suits the bill.New Super Mario Bros. is also a good game on the DS, though I can't exactly speak for any of those beyond it. The Sonic Rush games on the DS were good, but personally the best entry would be Sonic Colors. Rush-style gameplay, and probably the best special stage (and happy-tears-inducing music) around on a Sonic game for portables. Short of Generations, this may be the best recent Sonic game around.I know most of these aren't FPS's, but all are solid, enjoyable and (the majority are) enduring titles that will last a good while.--Because, f*ck Sony
C0de, that was a very thoughtful and comprehensive post, thank you SO MUCH for that input!
A 14 year old should pretty much be able to play anything so im just going to list a few and hope that some or any of these help you out.Legos makes Batman, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, hairy potter and a few indi titles like lego battle. Plants vs Zombies is an addicting fun defense game. Scribblenauts, Kirby games, Mario Kart, Harvest Moon, Call of duty black ops, the grand theft auto was really good (if you dont mind him playing that), any of the zeldas are awesome on this system, Touchmaster make a bunch of electronic pub style games that are good time killers, any puzzle games like angry birds/zumas revenge/bejeweled, the professor layton series are really well done, contact was a great game, the world ends with you, 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors, radiant historia oh and the final fantasy tactics is a really long game (think i burned about 40 hours on mine easy).The gameboy has a huge game list and many of the classics are available for download since he has the DualScreenInternet. If he has a genre preference that would help just because there is such a huge selection available. I hope this helps a bit.
Fantastic, thanks to you too! I didn't know about Harvest Moon, I'll check that out.You know, I went into a Game Stop (or something, some sort of gamer store) the other day. The store was empty except for a man and woman and one employee. The employee was running his mouth about this game and that, and totally ignored me when I came in and for the 15 minutes I was in there, instead just yapping away about particulars in this game and that game.He didn't acknowledge me when I walked in, he didn't say anything when I left. Not a very good job done there. I would have bought something had he at least said hello and acknowledged I was there. After all, he was just yammering about games, not closing sales and didn't have a line of customers.--Join Teams Helix and Discovery. Rest in Peace, Leonard David Smith, my best friend, you are missed badly! Rest in peace, Pop, glad our last years were good. Please pray for Colin, he has ependymoma, a brain cancer, donate to a children's Hospital.
The chain nature means they all have to follow the same stupid policies, such as pushing their rewards card or encouraging trade-ins and preorders.That said, each one seems to be vastly different from another. I've personally experienced some stores that would be willing to order something in from another store that was far enough away to make shipping from store to store a viable option, while others can't even be arsed to look up stuff for me.But it is a lot of these policies that grind my gears regarding Gamestop in general. I pretty much only go in there if I have to.--Because, f*ck Sony
I have been through a few game stores as well, most people in there I would say are socially awkward but I did start a conversation one day with the manager of the store I go to now. We ended up becoming good gaming associates and when I go in there he is usually asking my opinion on something new or has something cool to talk about. I only buy used games and I buy them in good to excellent condition cases only, because of this he will usually hold the case for me if he knows its something that I will end up picking up.If there is a game that you like and your game store is crappy you can always check Amazon.com as well as other stores and have them shipped directly to you, possibly less expensive then at gamestop. Hopefully if you try again you can start asking one of the employees there about a game for the DSI and get a good customer relation going with someone that works there, then you can just call the store ahead and see if they are working before you venture over to the store.
The castlevanias and fire emblems are also really good on the system! I played most of them via emulator but I would have purchased them if nessessary.
That Gamestop experience actually would be preferable to me compared to some of the overzealous and pushy experiences I've had in the past. Often when I'm shopping I just want to be left alone - if I have a question, I'll seek assistance. The last time I was at one, I said I was just browsing but the guy asked me several more times whether I needed help.Did you approach him and ask questions and get ignored? That would be a bigger problem. But perhaps the guy had dealt with a lot of customers that did that didn't want to be bothered and so was taking a more low-key approach. Or perhaps, given that it's the holiday season, they're a bit burned out.--You're watching Sports Night on CSC so stick around...
dana, the thing is, well, I'm 54 and I've worked retail on and off for much of my life, even been a manager. There are some general rules to retail customer wait staff:1. Always greet the customer.2. Always acknowledge them, that they are there, even if it is just a wave or nod.3. If in the middle of a conversation or sales effort, just tell the persons you are talking to "just a sec", let the other cutomer know you will get to them, and continue on.4. Customers just browsing communicate that with body language, and those that want some attention communicate that with body language too. Sales staff is responsible for interpreting such things.5. Always acknowledge a customer going out the door!And yes, pestering customers is a no no, and district managers that pressure sales staff to do that are going against the wishes of higher management but catching hell because sales are off.--Join Teams Helix and Discovery. Rest in Peace, Leonard David Smith, my best friend, you are missed badly! Rest in peace, Pop, glad our last years were good. Please pray for Colin, he has ependymoma, a brain cancer, donate to a children's Hospital.
Rereading your post before that, you're right. You should have at least been acknowledged. Did the other people in the store seem like customers or did it seem like he was just chatting games with some friends who'd happened to wander in? I knew the former manager at a Gamestop here pretty well for a few years and even when we'd go in to shoot the breeze he had no qualms about blowing us off to see to customers.I felt bad for the employees at the one I was at a few months ago. The register kept crashing when I was trying to buy an EA Game Card and it would take 10-15 minutes to restart it every time. They finally ended up knocking $5 off the price of my card for the inconvenience.--You're watching Sports Night on CSC so stick around...
They might have been customers, but the sales guy was just bloviating, trying to show his gaming wares. It sounded like he was saying "man, see how much I know, I am so leet!"