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Here's another reason the Democrats need Nancy Pelosi: She has the gumption to stand and fight for the middle-class. She told NPR today that she would brook no compromise on tax cuts for the wealthy. (h/t TPM):
"It's too costly. It's $700 billion," Pelosi told NPR this morning. "One year would be around $70 billion. That's a lot of money to give a tax cut at the high end. And I remind you that those tax cuts have been in effect for a very long time, they did not create jobs."
Amen to that.
For those who insist that the Democrats ought to do what the American people want, as discerned by polls, well, the polls show the majority of Americans want the tax cuts for the wealthy to expire. The president ought to be willing to stand up and fight for that, too.
As the WaPo's Eugene Robinson notes, from his book tour:
I've been hearing frustration at the willingness of Democrats to accommodate a Republican Party that refuses to give an inch. To progressives who may not understand the subtleties of inside-the-Beltway thinking, this looks like surrender.
Wednesday night, I gave a talk at Indiana State University. "You watch," said a man in the audience, "the Democrats are going to cave on the tax cuts for the rich, just like they caved on everything else."
Sure enough, on Thursday I awoke to read the Huffington Post's interview with White House senior adviser David Axelrod, in which he appeared to signal that Obama – with great reluctance – might have to accept an extension of George W. Bush's tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans after all. Otherwise, Republicans would continue to block the Democrats' preferred course of action, which is to extend the full tax cuts only for those making less than $250,000 a year.
November 12th, 2010
2:58 pm
It's just sad at this point, CT. It feels like you're one of those washed up, old actors/athletes who is only trying to prove they are still relevant, only you're doing it with actual washed up, old politicians.
And why do you never hear any of these politicians say that their own spending is too costly? It's always some insipid comment about revenue not being enough, or actually letting people keep their own money being too costly. Unless you can convince me that people do not deserve to keep their own wealth, I'll never agree with Queen Pelosi on this issue.
November 12th, 2010
3:03 pm
CT – if you think that the wealthest should pay more then why not allow their vote to count more at the ballot box – maybe on a graduaded scale? Don't laugh – it's the same crappy logic that you are using!!!!!
November 12th, 2010
3:08 pm
As Virginia Democrat Jim Moran once said, in regards to the Bush Administration, "we have been guided by a Republican administration who believes in the simplistic notion that people who have wealth are entitled to keep it and they have an antipathy towards means of redistributing wealth."
I know, it's crazy to think that if someone has wealth that they're entitled to keep it, right? But that is basically Nancy Pelosi's argument by saying, in effect, that if we allow people to keep their own money it will cost us too much.
But CT is apparently okay with it. She even Amen'd it. Praise the Lord!
November 12th, 2010
3:13 pm
Why don't you voluntary give more of your money to the government if you feel like you don't pay enough currently.
November 12th, 2010
3:14 pm
here is a thought.. lets take it and give it to the govt.. where they can create jobs to the tune of 3.5 million each? or something silly like that..
November 12th, 2010
3:16 pm
Why can't you understand if we keep more of our money and SPEND it in our locoal areas how this will boost the economy faster than sending it to something called Washington and letting Washington SPEND our money?
You are a better steward of your own money than someone elses money. If you don't believe me then send me your money and I will take care of it for you.
November 12th, 2010
3:17 pm
Last time I checked, Government is run by taxes which are paid by the private sector.
November 12th, 2010
3:18 pm
i see again someone is suggesting money counts more than peoplemore money more votes
that happens enough without making it official
November 12th, 2010
3:20 pm
skitty.. you are correct.. but we all know how efficient the govt is at everything..
this just in from nancy.. Pelosi: 'We Didn't Lose Because of Me"
November 12th, 2010
3:20 pm
LMAO… She has the gumption to stand up for the middle class. I doubt Nasty Nancy even knows any real middle classers. She is the epitome of what is wrong with career politicians; arrogant, vile, pernicious, entitled and greedy.
November 12th, 2010
3:22 pm
Actually, roldawg70, KG's idea about the more you pay in taxes equalling more of a vote is similar to the way many businesses are run, where if a stakeholder has more stock than another, they get a greater percentage of the vote. I'm not saying I agree with the idea at the political level, but it doesn't always seem fair to me that someone who pays hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes can have their vote negated by someone on welfare. Just being honest.
November 12th, 2010
3:29 pm
I'm so proud of Nancy!
You go girl!
November 12th, 2010
3:33 pm
Sure am glad that I am not one of those evilrich people that worked hard to make the money they have and the goverment wants to take most of it away from me.
Why do the people that work for the goverment beleive that anything you have, belongs to the goverment.
I have had a job from one poor person in my life and that was me. The worst boss I ever had.
Poor people do not create jobbs, they want a rich person to make a lot of money so they will provide jobs for the poor people.
I do not know how the goverment says they create jobs. The only jobs they can provide is the non productive, tax paid jobs. Not one job in goverment makes this country any richer. It take many tax payers to pay for just one goverment worker. People need to get over this crapabout rich people paying more taxes.Lets make the illegales pay 40% to send the money out of this country and lower the pay and benifits of the goverment workers. They should not have it any better than the people that pays the taxes to pay the paydays.
November 12th, 2010
3:37 pm
It is undoubtedly true that few politicians have the gumption to stand against common sense and the public good simultaneously, thus Ms. Pelosi is a rare politician. Outside of a loopy few, nobody thinks increasing the size of government strengthens the productive economy; today, 18 months after the "Stimulus" there can be no rational dissenting voice.
November 12th, 2010
3:38 pm
Sure can be rational dissenting voices….Krugman et al.
You're just stuck in "R"….
Sounds like transmission problems
November 12th, 2010
3:41 pm
granny – I'm glad that you bought in to Obama's car & driver analogy, but you have to remember that for the last four years, the Dems have been in that driver's seat.
November 12th, 2010
3:45 pm
Good afternoon Granny, the first thing most people learn in driver's ed is to put the car into reverse when you drive into a tree.
November 12th, 2010
3:48 pm
Cynthia, please listen and listen CAREFULLY. These "cuts" have been in place for 9 years, so the Federal Government has not collected this revenue for at least that long. The money comes from wage earners whether they are well-to-do or not; hurt one and you hurt all.
Did you know that every citizen (including you) can send payments in excess of your required tax bill to the Federally government as a gift. Instead of forcing taxpayers to pony up more money, why don't create movement to give more than you owe to the IRS. You can set the example by giving 20% over your tax bill to the IRS. Put your money where your mouth is.
Mike Hunt
November 12th, 2010
3:48 pm
When has Pelosi fought for me? She's forcing legislation down my throat that forces me to buy something even if I don't want it. She's also leading the charge to spend money we don't have. That's not fighting for me.
November 12th, 2010
3:49 pm
Krugman wants us to spend, spend, spend. If he were such a genius he'd have seen this coming like tons of common folk did.
November 12th, 2010
3:54 pm
Sorry, boys, but y'all are as wrong about the economy as ever.
Conservative economic policies have nearly ruined this nation…..
Have a great weekend….I know I'm going to.
November 12th, 2010
3:56 pm
In all fairness, granny, there was nothing "conservative" about the Republican controlled congress under Bush.
November 12th, 2010
3:56 pm
Go Nancy!!!!!!
She has been VERY good for the Republicans.
I would hate to see that end.
November 12th, 2010
3:57 pm
By ALL means, keep perpetrating the idea that the Demodummies need to keep Nancy Pelosi…..she just cost her own party control of the House and lost her job as a result. Maybe in 2012 her polarizing viewpoints and her socialistic liberal ideas will cost her party the Presidency and the Senate as well, while all the rest of you libs hide your heads in the sand and say "Oh, no, it wasn't ME!
November 12th, 2010
4:03 pm
Please keep Pelosi….she is the perfect poster child for the Liberal San Fran elite club….her personal life and actions vs what she wants to legislate for the rest of us….well, its almost an unfair advantage for us…..
November 12th, 2010
4:10 pm
i love pelosi she's got cajones galore….
November 12th, 2010
4:15 pm
Speaker Pelosi, has what the Republicans, and some Democrats in the House lack, courage. The Republicans are prepared to take care of the very wealthy, while adding 700 billion to the debt. They do offer 100 billion in spending cuts, though, which would come at the expense of children, the poor, and the unemployed (or soon to become poorer). Sadly they don't contribute to the Republicans what Big Business and the wealthy contribute. Speaker Pelosi proudly represents the interests of children, the poor, minorities and the environment, while Republicans continue to represent the interests of big corporations and the very wealthy.
November 12th, 2010
4:17 pm
Anyone who believes that the wealthiest 2% of Americans should keep the $700 billion they "earned" – earned, I suppose, by leeching it off the rest of us who work for a living – should identify where they plan to cut the budget, so at least the reduction in revenue will be met by a reduction in spending. It will also be nice to know what, exactly, they believe is less important that protect the rights of millionaires to buy another yacht. Special education? Food stamps? Unemployment insurance? I'd really like to know.
The Republicans never bothered with that analysis when they passed the Bush tax cuts – thus the hundreds of billions of deficit spending every year of the Bush Administration – nor do I see them doing it now. I thought you conservatives were concerned about the deficit and the debt. Yet here you are, arguing for $700 billion more of it.
November 12th, 2010
4:19 pm
- -i love pelosi she's got cajones galore….- -
Damn right. Who else would have the cajones to hire lobbyists to get laws changed so her multi- million dollar golf course could legally dump dangerous chemicals into the ground water.
Who else would have the cajones to claim to support unions but have union reps physically thrown off her land when they were trying to organize her vineyard workers.
Who else would have the cajones to own part of a restaurant chain called Piatti that employes over 900 employees, but are not union.
There are so, so many more examples of her cajones, but if I list too many, she may lose support in the liberal left and as a Republican, I certainly don't want that.
November 12th, 2010
4:20 pm
Okay, Gator Joe and Drew, what do you propose? Should government go to the wealthy and say "I'm terribly sorry, but we feel that you do not deserve your own wealth, so we are going to take it from you and give it to someone else. Oh, and if you refuse, we're hauling you off to jail." Would that make you happy?
Jeez, I can't believe how willing some of you are to give this country over to an all-powerful police-state authoritarian government.
November 12th, 2010
4:21 pm
70 billion, folks.
it will take ten years along with the economy completely sucking like it is now for the 700 billion to accumulate.
I have more faith in my country than that.
November 12th, 2010
4:22 pm
Whom much is given much is expected-scripture.
November 12th, 2010
4:23 pm
Good Grief
They will be the first people who blame the moving of businesses overseas on Republicans.
Hey rich people, we hate you, we hate you , we hate you, we hate you . . . WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
November 12th, 2010
4:27 pm
According to a Pew Research study, more than 50% of American do not want the tax cuts for the wealthy to be extended. What all of us who agree need to do is send an email to Isakson, Chambliss, and whoever is your House rep. Those who don't agree, just ignore this little note.
November 12th, 2010
4:30 pm
Too bad most Democrats don't agree with you. What party are you in now? Marijuana Baggers?
November 12th, 2010
4:30 pm
What does the Pew research center say about the percentage of people that didn't want the Health Insurance Company Enrichment Act passed?
November 12th, 2010
4:34 pm
FWIW, a 2 year extension does not cost $700 billion.
November 12th, 2010
4:34 pm
Can I depend on you to write to Isakson, Chambliss, and whoever is your House rep? We really need to get rid of that piece of garbage.
November 12th, 2010
4:37 pm
Headline: "Pelosi: 'We Didn't Lose Because of Me'."
Well they sure didn't WIN because of you !!!
November 12th, 2010
4:38 pm
Aw, GG. You're so precious. Every government in history has had the power to tax, and only extremists like you are unable to distinguish between the exercise of that power and an "all-powerful police-state authoritarian" state.
Yes, I'd like the government to tax, and I'd like it to tax such that, over time, the revenue raised from those taxes is equal to the amount spent on government services. I'd like to think that everyone supports that. But as Republicans have demonstrated time and again, they'd much rather spend, spend, spend, and not bother with the unpleasant reality of taxes, deficits, and debts.
November 12th, 2010
4:48 pm
C.T. the insane people don't listen to logic. Nancy passed progressive democratic programs. for that the Repbub-Tea-bigots want to get rid of her. she is the most effective leader since Sam Rayburn and has a lot of enemies. They want an Rep to run the Democrratic party. I hope that does not happen. The rewarded Bohmer and Mcconnel for messing everything up. so people will have to be happy with the ruin we will have!!!
November 12th, 2010
4:54 pm
Yes, some people are born with silver spoons in their mouths, but some have made it the old fashion way… called hard work….
I really don't understand why you think the wealthy should pay higher taxes? Are you all that jealous because of your own failures? You are in dead end jobs with little chance for advancement?
How did these people become wealthy? Perhaps they studied harder in school? Perhaps they had an inner drive? Perhaps they had an inner vision of where they wanted to go? Perhaps they sacrificed more to become wealthy? Perhaps they have a better work ethic?
Let's see, a CEO of a company earns $5 million a year. They put in long hours; they make major business decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their workers; they employ people and they are responsible to a board of directors. If they fail to perform, they are out of a job, and that is know in the industry… Now let's look at an lower paid worker, they work their 8 hours and go home; they don't make major business decisions; they blog on the computer during the day; they do very little to improve their lot in life; they don't attend school at night or on the weekends, for it conflicts with their free time; on and on and on…..
So you want to punish the wealthy, because of your failures? Did you earn advance degrees? WHAT DID YOU DO? Not much, but you sure complain about others that have…….
November 12th, 2010
4:59 pm
I have said it before and it bears repeating. There is not one of you whining liberals on this blog that would not give their left nut/ovary to trade places with a wealthy person. It's penis envy, nothing more.
November 12th, 2010
5:02 pm
Since the government supplies money, they don't actually have to tax anybody and they can still pay the bills. This however would naturally lead to high inflation as more money went into the private sector to spend on goods and services. Taxes serve two useful purposes. One, they remove money from the system counteracting what would otherwise be price inflation. Two, they do provide some power to provide incentives/disincentives in behavior for society as a whole. Unfortunately, we are at a point where taxes are used as political power to reward/punish certain constituents or buy votes. Both parties are so deep in it now that, if it was not such a serious problem, it would almost be amusing to see all the bickering back and forth.
November 12th, 2010
5:10 pm
Fundamental liberal thought process is that the pie cannot be grown- it can only be redistributed. If you currently have a larger slice of the pie, then you must have stole it. Taxes, within a normalized distribution of up to 43% have no coorelation to economic growth. Fine- raise taxes- but Pelosi- are you capable of providing transparent legislation that is not festering special interests and your on self interests?
November 12th, 2010
5:30 pm
I find it interesting that, to liberals, reducing the amount of money that the government takes from a person constitutes "giving" that person a benefit. Liberals seem to believe that a person's income ultimately belongs to the governments and that the portion of that income the government allows a person to keep is a "gift".
Also, income tax rates neither create or destroy jobs in the long run; they affect productivity rates not employment rates. That the Speaker (soon-to-be former Speaker) would make a statement about the supposed impact of income tax rates on jobs simply demonstrates her economic ignorance.
November 12th, 2010
5:41 pm
Here's another reason – makes Republicans look even better!
November 12th, 2010
5:48 pm
Drew – The same could be said of liberals. All they do is spend. Now, I'm not an extremist, unless you consider anyone who does not conform with one of the two major parties an extremist. I agree that government has the power to tax, but what I've heard suggested here is not just taxation, but pure confiscation of individual wealth. I have no problem with taxation, and I have no problem with people who make more money paying more in taxes. To that end, please note that the top 0.1% of tax payers (by income) paid nearly 18% of all income taxes. The bottom 50% pay a mere 3.3% of income taxes. But your right, let's milk the rich for even more, I'm sure they love handing their money over knowing that there is absolutely no return coming from it.
November 12th, 2010
6:16 pm
"what I've heard suggested here is not just taxation, but pure confiscation of individual wealth."
What you've heard is Nancy Pelosi calling for the tax rates on the wealthiest 2% of Americans to be returned to what they were in the 1990s. Which is higher than what you would like, and apparently, anything higher than that is "all-powerful police-state authoritarian" or, as here, "pure confiscation of individual wealth." Pretending that a marginal rate of 35% is fine but 39.5% is Stalinism is rather extreme. But maybe you didn't mean quite what you wrote.
The simple fact is that the long-term budget is not balanced. If the Republicans want to forgo another $700 billion in revenue so that the wealthiest 2% of America can buy more candy for their own little Paris Hiltons, that's their choice; but it would be irresponsible of them not to at least suggest what will be cut services so that young Paris can have her designer puppy and matching Gucci purse. Or, if they don't want to cut services, which working-class laborer will pay a higher sales tax on their Wal-Mart brand jeans so that old Mr. Hilton can buy those platinum cufflinks he's had his eye on.
Someone has to pay. The question is who. Contra your assertion that "all they do is spend," Pelosi's said who she thinks should pay; now maybe Boehner and his acolytes should do the same. Who do they think should shoulder the loss of that $700 billion?
November 12th, 2010
6:26 pm
Pelosi is a plus for the Democrats and a
huge minus for the Republicans. She is a
winner with many people who now have
Healthcare or the prospect of it. This will
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The results of laboratory tests commissioned by Environmental Working Group (EWG) were released in December 2010, indicating that chromium-6 or hexavalent chromium has been detected in the drinking water in 31 major U.S. cities - a staggering 89% of the cities tested. While chromium-6 detection was anticipated in several of the cities, the results were far more widespread than ever imagined. It is estimated by the EWG that at least 74 million Americans in 42 states drink chromium polluted water, much of it in its suspected carcinogenic hexavalent form.
While relatively unknown to most Americans, hexavalent chromium first attracted national attention when it was detected in the water supply of Hinkley, California. A popular movie staring Julia Roberts (2000) was based on the story of Erin Brockovich and her efforts to hold the utility company, Pacific Gas & Electric, responsible for the contamination and illnesses that were believed to have resulted. The case ended with PG&E paying more than $330 million in damages.
A draft toxicological review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released in September 2010, concluded that chromium-6 in drinking water is "likely to be carcinogenic to humans." Additional studies have similarly concluded that chromium-6 increases the risk of various stomach and other gastrointestinal tumors in animals and likely humans. At present, the EPA does not have a legal maximum level of chromium-6 that can be in municipal drinking water, nor does it require utilities to test for it separate from other forms of chromium. However, the State of California has proposed a public health goal of 0.06 parts per billion, a level that it feels would substantially reduce cancer risk. The EWG testing revealed that in the 31 cities where detectible levels of chromium-6 were detected, 25 had levels higher than this proposed goal level, and in one case, the results exceeded this level by more than 200 times. The average level detected in all 35 cities tested exceeded the proposed public health goal level by a factor of 3.
Chromium is found in water supplies in several forms. Most water utilities are only required to test for "total chromium" which includes the non-toxic essential mineral trivalent chromium, and of course, the hexavalent form. The concern arises from the fact that utilities are not testing specifically for the potentially dangerous hexavalent form, and the allowable level of "total chromium" is 1,700 times higher than the level proposed as a health goal by the State of California for the hexavalent form. The EWG confirms that this concern is well founded.
Rebecca Sutton, a senior scientist with the Environmental Working Group and the lead author of the study, concluded, "Getting a water filter is a great way to protect yourself and your family. It's a step you can take yourself; you don't have to wait for government action." The infrasturcture required to treat chromium-6 on a municipal level takes, in many cases, years to implement, whereas homeowners can acquire relatively inexpensive but very effective treatment systems for their own home and have them installed in a matter a days. At the same time, the same home water filtration equipment will provide protection against other common water contaminants, including pharmaceuticals which have also raised considerable concerns over the past year after being detected on a widespread basis in the U.S. municipal water supply.
Traditional activated carbon filters cannot remove chromium. We strongly recommend the use of an under sink reverse osmsosis (RO) system for chromium reduction. Reverse osmosis offers the highest contaminant reduction rates for chromium of any current residential water treatment technology. Moreover, it also offers excellent protection against other potential contaminants, it is relatively easy to install, and is inexpensive.
The ClearChoice reverse osmosis water filter system featured below offers premium quality drinking water at a fraction of the cost of bottled water and without the hassle of re-filling bottles. Bottled-water quality drinking water will be right at your fingertips anytime you need it, for drinking, cooking, and more. Its compact size makes it a great choice for use in homes, cottages, recreational properties, and RVs!
Reverse osmosis, also known as nano or ultra-filtration, is the finest home water treatment system available. It uses the same technology as most commercial bottled water plants (but obviously on a smaller scale). Reverse osmosis systems are capable of removing most sediments and particulates down to less than 0.0005 microns as well as bacteria, viruses, Cryptosporidium, Giardia (Beaver fever), most heavy metals (including chromium-6), asbestos, chlorine, fluoride, and a wide range of volatile organic compounds including many pesticides and herbicides. No home water treatment system offers such wide spectrum contaminant removal.
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- Faucet - Made in Taiwan - NSF certified to standard 61 (materials designed for contact with potable water)
The ClearChoice reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water systems provide good clean water at a very economical price. In fact, we challenge anyone to find a better RO system for a comparable price. All ClearChoice reverse osmosis systems include a quality 50 gallon per day Thin Film Composite (TFC) reverse osmosis membrane, sediment pre-filter, both pre and post carbon filters, a clong-reach faucet, automatic shut-off, and a quality 3.2 gallon storage tank. Moreover, ClearChoice is made in the USA* so you know the components and workmanship are of the highest quality.
Like other reverse osmosis systems, The ClearChoice multi-stage reverse osmosis system operates on the principal of osmosis (diffusion) of water through a semi-permeable membrane using ordinary household water line pressure (recommended pressure of 35 to 100 psi - the average residential home has a pressure of about 60 psi) - an optional RO booster pump is recommended if your water pressure is below 35-40 psi. The microscopic pores in the Thin Film Composite membrane (TFC) only allow pure water to pass through to your drinking water. The vast majority of contaminants are too large to pass through the membrane. A continuous self-cleaning process called "crossflow" keeps the RO membrane from fouling pre-maturely by washing contaminants away from the membrane and down the drain. For more information on reverse osmosis technology, CLICK HERE. Operating water temperature range: 40-100F. Operating pH Range: 3.0 to 11.0.
Key Features:
For more information of the removal/reduction of various contaminants by carbon filtration and reverse osmosis, please CLICK HERE.
This system is designed for use on all chlorinated and non-chlorinated potable water supplies. It is an excellent choice for most homes. If you do not receive your water from a municipal water system (you get your water from a well, lake or other non-treated source), you should have your water tested to ensure it is biologically safe (free of bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms) before using a reverse osmosis filter as your only water treatment. If your water is biologically contaminated, you should consider a whole-house ultraviolet purifier in addition to your reverse osmosis unit to kill any remaining microorganisms.
Recommended Source Water Parameters:
TDS Level: less than 2000 mg/L
Turbidity: less than 1.0 NTU
Hardness(CaCO3): <350 mg/L
Iron (Fe): <0.1 mg/L
Manganese (Mn): <0.05 mg/L
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S): 0.00 mg/L
Residual Chlorine: <2.0 mg/L
Approximate Size of System:
Filtration Unit: 14 inches long, 6 inches wide (deep), 16 to 18 inches high depending on position of the post filter
Storage Tank: 11 inches in diameter, 15 inches high including shut-off valve
Available with extra filter pack includes 2 extra sediment filters and two extra carbon pre-filters. Under normal use, this should add all remaining filters required to operate your unit for at least one year. Save on shipping!


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So The kids are back in school - I can hear the collective sigh of relief from all you moms! You've shopped for the kids, now it's time to do some Fall shopping for the head of household, the woman that keeps it all together, the reason the family has a schedule - MOM! Let's freshen up that Mom wardrobe and treat yourself to a day of shopping at Town Center at Aurora now that your days are kid free again! Show us your worst MOM outfit and you could win a shopping spree at Town Center at Aurora, with me!
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posted Aug 16 2012 6:26AM
Speechless Lace Blouson Dress
. Perfect for stylishly sashaying from summer into fall, this fully lined cute polyester dress is a hallway showstopper thanks to its sweet lace form and grosgrain ribbon. Available in jade and coral. $20 at jcpenney.com
Coral Animal Print Mini Skirt
. They had us at "animal print," but the on-trend coral color, tiered ruffles and smocked waist on this easy-to-care-for mini make it a flirty-fun option--at an amazing price. $15 at Wet Seal
Carrie Skimmer
. There is no such thing as too many versatile flats, and these inexpensive options, which come in 11 colors and patterns ranging from gold to black and white polka dots, make investing in a few pairs an affordable indulgence. $19.50 at Delia's
Skinny Jeans
. The skinny jeans trend is still going strong, and these zip-ups are at a price that makes a fall investment effortless. Pair them with black heels and a comfy tee for instant style. Available in sizes 2-12. $19.99 at Zara
Peter Pan Collar Top
. Bold, cute, and easy to clean, this black-and-white striped blouse makes stylishness effortless. Just throw it on with a pair of skinnies and you're dressed to impress! $39.99 at Piperlime
Arizona Juniors Denim Cuffed Shorts
. Comfy and well-priced, these classic cuffed shorts can provide stylish comfort through fall's hotter days and debut again next summer! Throw them on with a pair of skimmers and a blouse or tee and you're ready for school. $10 at jcpenney.com
Lucy Banded Dolman
. Supersoft and perfect for layering, this pretty wardrobe essential makes looking good easy and instantaneous. Available in 16 spectacular colors, it can easily become cornerstone to any fall wardrobe. Better still is the price--$19.50 for one or $25 for two at Delia's!
Women's Mossimo Black Vivian
. Pointy Heel Any girl headed off to college should have at least one pair of head-turning heels. These neon yellow numbers, which have no-skid tread and cushioned insoles for optimal comfort, totally do the trick, without a stomach-turning price. Bonus: They come in a variety of colors! $30 at Target
Mossimo Supply Co. Brown Laser Cut Messenger
. We love this handbag for its versatile chic style. Pair it with jeans and flats for toting your phone and other small school essentials or with a skirt and heels for evening style. It's also easy to clean and costs a mere $24.99 at Target
Nikki Short Sleeve Bow Back
. With the comfort of a supersoft tee and a style that is sweet and edgy, this striped sensation is perfect for any wardrobe. Available in 11 colors, it can be paired with your favorite skinnies or a sweet skirt. $19.50 or two for $25 at Delia's
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River Victoria, a lovely boutique river cruise ship
Ship Features and Amenities
Beautifully appointed riverview staterooms and suites have hotel beds draped in fine linens and European duvets. Staterooms and suites on the Neva and Volga decks have full private balconies.
Stateroom and suite amenities include: individual climate-control thermostat, telephone, infotainment center with flat-screen TV and complimentary movie and entertainment options, bottled water, and safe Bathrooms have L'Occitane en Provence bath and body products and comfy bathrobes.
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Note: While the River Victoria is one of the best ships to sail the Volga River, she may not have all the same amenities as a Uniworld company-owned ship.
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Medium bodied reds that go down easy, with smooth tannins and supple fruit.
Wines where earthy and/or spicy dominate the flavors – typically medium to full body.
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Deep and dark in color, this unfiltered and unfined wine offers a generous spectrum of aromas and flavors including black cherry, sweet spices and a hint of earth. The mouthfeel is silky and refined with a rich core of ripe fruit that provides a lengthy finish.
"This rich, opulent red teems with currant, blackberry, plum and exotic spice flavors, weaving in touches of herb and tobacco as the finish sails easily on. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Best from 2012 through 2020. 1,733 cases made."
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"Concentrated and focused, it is expressive right out of the bottle, supple and clearly defined. Floral, darkly fruited, bursting with black cherry and cassis, detailed with licorice and stone, this excellent wine will be difficult to put away for aging, but well worth the effort. "
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"Good deep ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of dark raspberry, mocha and spices, with a sweetness from the Taransaud barrels. Broad and sweet in the mouth: I would have guessed this had some residual sugar but I suspect the wine's glyceral quality is largely due to the fact that much of it was fermented in 400-liter barrels with native yeasts. Finishes with big, chewy tannins that build with air without losing their essential suavity. This wine, as well as the Chester Kidder, spends up to 42 days on its skins."
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© UKC, Jul 2008
Doctor's Announcement: I've noticed that my surgery's been filling up, so I thought I'd try get the queues down a bit by answering a few of the questions in one sitting:
(Ask Andy a question on this Premier Post: http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=311300)
Boots for multi-day Alpine winter climbs?
First off, no boot will do everything, doubly so (mind the pun) when you want to push an Alpine/Scottish winter boot in to cold winter climbing and expeditions, triply so if you include skiing as well!
If you can afford it then you really need to either buy two pairs of boots, one leather/synthetic pair (Nepal Top style) and one double (Alpha, Spantik etc). This may seem extravagant to some, but if you can afford it, you're really only buying two pairs of boots that will last 10 years, rather than one boot that will only last five! If you do this you will find that your leather boots get used about 70% more than your doubles. This would mean in any other instance that your should have just gone for leather boots, but unfortunately if you are doing cold trips, not having the right boots on your feet for that 30% could mean you end up with boots that have no toes in them... or no feet whatsoever!
It's a no brainer then that if you can only afford to buy one pair - that pair must be double boots, although this does assume you ARE going cold winter climbing, not that you WANT to or MAY go. If you are buying boots for assumed future climbs it may well be better just buying what works well for what you do now. This is the reason why I don't have roller skates attached to my climbing boots - sure I may want to do some roller skating one day, but if I do I'll just buy a pair of bloody roller skating boots (note: I'd just like to point out, before people start imagining me spinning around the Foundry in flares and an afro on a pair of rainbow coloured skates that I don't actually intend to ever go roller skating, it was just a way to prove a point).
So if you're an Alpine climber who does lots of winter stuff then go for a leather style boot. Scapra Phantom Lights and Sportiva Baturas are really still in this category, and in my experience only offer minimal extra insulation and can be no way considered a deep winter boot (they do keep your feet dryer though and are great Scottish winter boots).
On the double boot front and good link between the two camps is the Scapa Omega, which feels, weighs and climbs just like a leather boot. It's not as warm or robust as a Vega but feels a damn site better on your feet. For colder climbs and extended technical trips I like the Spantik, as it climbs really well, and is almost as warm as the Olympus Mons. The Vasque Ice 9000 is a great boot, being warm and light, and although early models suffered from some problems new models should be good. I'm not really in the trade anymore so there may well be other boots.
One word about fit and heel lift. Unless it's really extreme, don't get too bogged down in how it feels when using them in the shop. They should fit well, with lots of toe room (kick the hell out of something but not someone, your toes can touch the end once you kick hard, but they mustn't strike the end) and a firm 'holding' fit that will allow you to walk without blisters. Play around with custom fittings if you find that you have big problems in this department. Once they work see how they are for climbing. Buy at a shop with a climbing wall and have a boulder around. You WILL get some heel lift, but in my experience once you're on the sharp end you won't notice it. Remember that a mountain boot is not a rock boot, it is a walking boot you can climb in. This is even more true when it comes to expedition boots, especially for 7000 metre + mountains. In this case go for the biggest boots that fit well, rather than the reverse.
As for using ski boots, some people swear by ski mountaineering boots like the Scarpa Spirit or Laser, but these people are generally guides or Nick Bullock - need I say more. Yes I do...Nick is not a normal human being and could probably climb with wheely bins on his feet, and guides just want to get home to cash their cheques before they bounce, and for most climbers, especially those that need to ask, ski boots will probably feel a bit too clunky. Again buy a pair of Scarpa to add to your collection of boots if that's your thing. It'll keep our great boot companies in business (have you ever imagined what would happen if Scarpa and Sportiva and Vasque stopped making high end boots and just did trekking shoes and sandals for Nordic walking instead?), and you'll get the best out of both you and your boots.
Mountain Boot Selection
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Load going on to Rope Loop - then nicely on to anchor
Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC, Jun 2008
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I would point anyone looking for a roped soloing solution (sounds fancy, but really that's what you want, as in not one that might work) to the Wren Silent Partner. This device works like a seat-belt locking mechanism, as it allows the rope to move through it, but will lock tight in a fall. People make a big deal that it's expensive ($200), but come on, how many frikkin solo belay devices can this company sell? Also the majority of people who need these things are professional people who can't get anyone to go climbing with them. There are other things out there like the Grigri (modified or not), the Soloist and aid gadgets like the Soloaid and the good old fashioned clove hitch, but really the silent partner is really the only one I feel 100% sure will work every time.
As for techniques and advice on the black art of roped soloing, then I'm afraid that finding out for yourself is part of learning the magic!
You buy this from any decent climbing shop off the reel. Ideally I'd go for a soft handling 7mm so that it hangs nicely on your harness.
Have always tied in with a fig 8 and always will. Generally clip in via my belay loop when cragging, and my rope when multi pitch climbing, but wouldn't loose sleep about either.
Read the UKC Article explaining the differences HERE
Belaying from the Harness Belay Loop
Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC, Jun 2008
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I would. Just make sure they are Wild Country, DMM , BD etc (not Ukranian) and look in OK condition (check tapes, wobbly axles or severe lob impact points). Also make sure they aren't stolen.
Might be too late! If not (and for any designers out there), I would consider talking to Fred Hall at DMM first. He's a good guy and I'd trust him, both for his advice on the design and on its commercial value. Generally great ideas just aren't comercial, or are just plain stupid. (Ahem...!) As for your invention, does it also double as a pan grip? If not I'm out.
Ask Andy a question on this Premier Post: http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=311300
About Andy Kirkpatrick:
Andy Kirkpatrick is the third best climber ever to come out of Hull (John Redhead and Joe Tasker pipping him at the post), and is as well known for his nerdy knowledge of gear, as his ability to climb slowly up hard routes. His knowledge of the finer points of climbing gear comes from ten years in the trade (running the rock room in Outside Hathersage), as gear editor for magazines such as Climb, Climber and High, and twenty years of climbing, often on routes where only the right gear would see you home safe (gear that very often he'd neglected to bring...or dropped!).
Andy Kirkpatrick
UKC News
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Having spent two years in the wilderness writing his first book, Psychovertical (published by Hutchinson in September), Andy is returning to climbing gear writing here at UKClimbing.com with Doctor Gear, an irregular surgery for all gear and strange technique questions. If you would like to book an appointment, then please submit any questions to the associated Premier Post (please note Andy will not treat your questions confidentially in any way!).
Andy Kirkpatrick is sponsored by Berghaus and Lyon Equipment.
Gear News and Outdoor Industry News at UKC and UKH presents climbing, walking and mountaineering equipment and stories that will be of interest to UKClimbing.com's readers. They are not gear reviews and are provided by companies that advertise with UKClimbing Limited. Please feel free to comment about the stories and products on the associated thread.


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the kitchen while being sprayed in the face
This adventure to New Orleans for J-term class was the most amazing, eye-opening
experience that I have ever been through. Words cannot express or even come close
to describe the things we experienced, the people we met, the destruction we saw,
or the smells we smelled. Having a family look you in the face, give you a hug,
while crying and tell you that you have brought them new hope and new visions for
a positive future is a memory that is priceless.
Most days started by going into a home, not just a house, but a home of a family
that their life would appear to be lying in front of them in ruins. The emphasis
of it being not only a house but a home was apparent when wedding dresses were found
in closets, pictures were still hung on the wall, Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals
were still resting on the bed of a small child, and photo albums were scattered
in the living room with pages of pictures stuck together from the water. The majority
of their belongings, including clothes, appliances, cabinets, and furniture were
then carried and placed on the curbside for FEMA to pick up later that day to take
the dump. There, however, was a transformation in most of the families throughout
the day. As hard as it was to for the families to see their most prized possessions
and personal belongings, one load at a time being placed on the curb you could see
a glimmer of hope in their eyes for a new future, one filled with promises, a hope
for rebuilding, a hope for a better home than before, and a new positive beginning.
This was seen in most families but in one particular home owner. At the beginning
of the day she was quiet, hesitant to come inside, close to tears, but by the end
she was discussing new plans and ideas of new furniture, what colors to paint the
wall, what light fixtures need to be installed, and even ideas of creating new rooms
in the house.
This trip was an emotional adventure for the homeowners, but for the students as
well. Trying to place ourselves in their shoes was impossible. Trying to understand
to the fullest what they were going through was impossible. However, what wasn't
impossible was the hard work and building relationships with people only for a day
but having these relationships for a lifetime. To quote one of the family members,
her and her husband "will be at Randolph-Macon College's Graduation Ceremony for
the next four years, to try to show their thanks and appreciation for our groups
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-- Robert Preidt
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to brown skin that are often biomarkers for insulin resistance and
excess levels of insulin in the blood.
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associated with triglyceride levels and the presence of the skin
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Emerging Insights On The First MPJ Arthrodesis
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Fixation typically occurs with two crossing 3.5 mm cortical screws. Place one screw from proximal-medial to distal-lateral and the second from distal-medial in the phalanx into the proximal-lateral aspect of the first metatarsal. Place the screws using a lag technique. Be sure to provide considerable compression and stable fixation when placing the screws in a bicortical fashion. Stack the screws on top of one another to provide uniform fixation throughout the fusion site. Surgeons may utilize other types of screw fixation using a similar construct based on surgeon preference.
The senior author recommends capsular closure using a running 3-0 vicryl and skin closure using a 4-0 nylon stitch. One should ensure limited subcutaneous closure in order to prevent soft tissue irritation medially. Patients wear a controlled ankle motion (CAM) boot postoperatively and stay non-weightbearing for at least four weeks. In weeks four through eight, patients typically may bear weight on the heel only in a CAM boot. At or around eight weeks, the patient progresses to regular shoe gear based on radiographic healing.
In Conclusion
When it comes to considering first MPJ arthrodesis in the management of hallux rigidus, one should carefully weigh the patient's age, overall health status, prior surgeries and exhaustion of conservative efforts. For the active patient whose quality of life is deteriorating due to first MPJ osteoarthritis and for whom conservative treatments have failed, we recommend first MPJ arthrodesis with crossed screw fixation.
It is clear from the current literature that first MPJ arthrodesis is a cost-effective method of reducing first MPJ pain and gaining overall patient satisfaction. With constant advances in fixation techniques and materials, union rates are very high.
More importantly, first MPJ arthrodesis maintains postoperative function and quality of life, and the procedure offers reproducible and predictable results.
Ms. Swanson is a third-year podiatric medical student at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ms. Dyack is a third-year podiatric medical student at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Lee is in private practice at Capital Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, PC. He is an Associate Clinical Professor at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lee is a Fellow and Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
I am happy to report 100% fusion rate with my great toe joint fusions. I'd like to share my technique and present a case I am considering doing currently:
Here are my surgical pearls for fusion of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint:
Like the authors, I use a technique to remove cartilage from the two bones with a rotary burr. I find it very helpful to have a baby lamina spreader to assist in distraction of the joint in order to simplify access. My instrument of choice is the Synthes brand baby lamina spreader.
I fenestrate the bones with a 0.045 wire, which allows more holes than a 0.062 wire.
I prefer using cross 3.0 mm cannulated screws.
I too use the lid of the screw set to ensure the proper 15 to 20 degrees of dorsiflexion. I temporarily fixate with cross guide wires and an additional 0.062 k-wire.
I prefer to put the plantar screw in from proximal medial to distal lateral and then add the more dorsal screw from distal medial to proximal lateral.
I find this to be a very rewarding surgery as most patients are in a lot of pain prior to performing this surgery, hence the need for this aggressive joint destructive procedure.
Here is an interesting case. I have a 64-year-old female with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction secondary to back surgery with a unilateral flat foot and severe hallux abducto valgus. She underwent a distal osteotomy for hallux valgus four years ago. In under one year, her hallux valgus was back as bad as before surgery.
She has an IM angle of 14 degrees, a short first met and HA of 60 degrees.
I am considering an opening base wedge osteotomy with a Wright Medical plate and staging three to six months later a fusion of the first MPJ. I feel as though an opening wedge osteotomy will work but the forces due to her posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and severe pronation will cause the bunion to return like after her last surgery.
Any experience combining a first metatarsal osteotomy with an arthrodesis? Any insight would be appreciated.
Lawrence Silverberg, DPM
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This is a big deal folks so keep this in mind before you take any compensation of ANY kind from Delta. Before you could use 3 ETV ( electronic travel vouchers ) per ticket per person.
Staring tomorrow the new "enhancement" will be only 1 per ticket. This has been confirmed by me from the Platinum Medallion line and others HERE and HERE !
I hope we all understand what this means? If two people say take a "bump" you can only use one ETV unless you split the reservation. And we know how good DELTA "IT" is so who knows if you will end up on the same flights etc!
You will see the change when it comes here:
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11 Responses to "Breaking NEWS DELTA – starting tomorrow you can only use 1 voucher per ticket not 3!"
Wow! This is actually a horrible rule.
Yup. Very very bad "enhancement" to finish of a year of "enhancements"
So to make sure I'm clear… if you have 3 – $100 vouchers and you have a flight you want to take for $300, historically you could have used all 3 and paid for the entire flight. Now, you will be able to use 1 and have to pay the cash for the remaining $200. You will need to have 3 flights in order to use all of your vouchers.
I can see this being a problem if you have a lot of vouchers that need to be used before expiring, but is there something I'm missing?
Hi Bill – you understand the new rule very clearly. Crazy. Email them. Tweet them ( when twitter comes back) let them know this is a bad idea!
I sent them a note. Along with the difficulty getting low level award tickets it seems like it's becoming harder and harder to see the value proposition in Delta versus the competition.
Bumps on Delta are now useless. I will not take any bumps on Delta unless I am reaching my destination within an hour.
I just booked some cheap fares to extend / "convert" 2 ETKs I have.
Very glad I caught this tonight as I was planning to do this in a couple of weeks if I didn't find a use for them. They are much more valuable to me with the pre-12/15 terms.
The t's and c's have definitely been updated to call out the different terms for these before and after 12/15
Thanks for reading the blog! – Rene
Wow… I accumulated $1200 in Delta vouchers by volunteering to get bumped repeatedly over the course of 36 hours. But they were in small amounts. For example, when I was offered a $400 voucher to be bumped, I was given two $100 vouchers and a $200 voucher. No idea why, but it didn't matter to me at the time since you could use them together. Thankfully I used my last 3 to book a flight from London to the states next week!
I must not be reading this right…based on the link to Delta's page, it says that you can combine them at the bottom:
Can I combine the Certificates and eCredits I already have?
Some Certificates and eCredits can be combined, giving you a chance to redeem multiple Certificates for the same trip or for multiple passengers if your Certificate's terms and conditions allow it. If you have more than one Certificate to redeem:
Click the Redeem Multiple Certificates button.
Identify your Certificates by entering their Certificate numbers, along with any other required information. You can also enter your SkyMiles information to view all of the Certificates associated with your account.
Select the Certificates you'd like to redeem.
Search for eligible flights and book your trip.
What am I missing? Thanks!
Look at the terms and conditions and you will see the change as of today! Just stinks! Rene


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The premiere we've all been waiting for is finally here my friends! Yes of course I speak of Rob Zombie's Woolite commercial and much to my surprise it looks like... well if Rob Zombie did a commercial for a laundry detergent. Shocking I know. Look for our podcast on the commercial coming in the next few weeks.
Looks like the good people behind the upcoming flick "Mansion of Blood" don't have nearly as much patience as the folks behind "The Gingerdead Man" films because they just shit canned Gary Busy from the lead role. Apparently Busy had already filmed about half of his scenes but his pain in the assness became too much and he was booted.
I love me some Guillermo Del Toro but I swear to Jesus if you break up "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" there will be hell to pay. Rumor has it that Del Toro is in talks with Sunny's Charlie Day to play a role in his upcoming monsters attack earth flick "Pacific Rim" which is set for a 2013 release. Then again there's a new season of Sunny coming out in between then and if it sucks like the last one did then he can go ahead and do whatever the hell he wants.
99% of horror comedies are neither funny nor scary and guess what folks, the upcoming Halloween romp "Fun Size" will not break the mold. How do I know this? Because Chelsea Handler has just been cast in the movie and she's not funny. If you think she is you're wrong and I'm sorry. Just because she's kind of pretty and swears a lot doesn't make her hilarious. Trust me, I pay $75 a ticket to watch her talk about diddling herself for an hour at Radio City Music Hall and I didn't crack a smile once. You drop $150 bucks and all of the sudden a goofy smile and low cut shirt isn't so funny. Learn from my mistakes!
Everyone likes a little show with their dinner, that's a fact. But when the little show ends up sending you to the hospital the fun ends. Such is the case for a group of diners in Florida who had to be rushed to the hospital after a banana foster preparation went all too wrong and burned a number of diners. Always order pudding people, no one gets hurt with pudding.
And here's a story about a 29 year old woman in Washington who is under arrest after she attacked her boyfriend's genitals with a knife during a fight. And that's all I can say about this without getting dizzy.
James Franco and Winona Ryder have signed on to star in "The Stare". In the flick Ryder will take on the role of a playwright who decide if the world is out to get her or if she's just cracking under the pressure of completing her next project. Franco will of course play a lovable stoner. Alright I don't know if that second part is true but come on, you have to assume that's what he'll be doing even if that really isn't his role.
I do believe I just found the topic for our next open week in the Podcast schedule. Rob Zombie has wrapped on a shoot in Vancouver for a commercial titled "The Torturer" for the laundry detergent brand Woolite. Weird to see a horror director taking on a commercial yes but throw in the fact that Zombie looks like a homeless man and the fact that it's for laundry detergent is enough to make blood run out of your nose. I'm sorry for doing that to you.
"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" finally has a director my friends and it's none other than Craig Gillespie who is currently working on the "Fright Night" remake. He also directed "Mr. Woodcock" which wasn't a very good movie but it made me giggle every time I heard the name Woodcock so that's got to count for something. Teehee... Woodcock.
"Let Me In" director Matt Reeves has decided to return to the vampire genre by signing on to direct "The Passage". Based on a book by Justin Cronin the story focuses on a group of terminally ill patients who find they can be saved by being bitten by a rare bat. But wait! There's some nasty side effects. Here's a hint, they kill people.
If you're a 48 year old man from Florida being accused of child abuse there's not many excuses you can use to get out of the charges. Of course you could always try the excuse that the kids are just jealous of your roller skating abilities and making the whole thing up. That won't work either but man it's pretty funny.
Wait this is illegal? Two Texas High School students are facing charges after decapitating baby chickens in the hopes of breaking their baseball teams losing streak. I originally wrote that they decapitated a bunch of chick's heads but that sounds a lot worse if you read it wrong. Or a lot better if you have trouble getting dates. I don't judge.
This week we discuss alchemy, camera technology, a first time guest host joins the show, and we review "As Above, So Below".


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- Police say one woman has died after a car wreck on South Park Drive around 8 a.m. on Saturday morning.
According to police, a woman was driving a Buick eastbound on South Park Drive near Minors Lane when she drifted into the opposite lane for an unknown reason. The Buick then collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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Maclaren BMW Buggy Pushchair - Black
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Your child can travel in style thanks to the stylish and versatile Maclaren BMW buggy.
Made from the highest quality materials, this sophisticated pushchair will soon become an essential part of your everyday kit when your child is small. The iconic BMW logos to the sides and wheels also add design flair.
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- BMW branding to sides and wheels
- Multiple recline positions
- 5 point safety harness
- One-step foot break
- Padded liner seat
- Height adjustable handles
- Contoured hood with mesh window
- Single handed umbrella fold mechanism
- Weight: 5.7 kg
- Dimensions: H 104, W 48, D 59 cm
- Folded dimensions: H 104, W 27, D 26.5 cm
- Suitable from 6 months
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The classic Maclaren buggy gets a clever makeover as the Mark II pushchair arrives to cater to the needs of parents everywhere.
The original 1965 B-01 buggy, engineered by founder Owen Maclaren, was a showcase for expertise and innovation focused around understanding the little things that make life easier.
Now the Mark II builds on those features, including a hexagonal chassis design with a compact one-hand umbrella fold which creates superior structural integrity while weighing only 3.3 kg – perfect for getting your child around quickly and conveniently.
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A 4-wheel suspension is perfect for easy manoeuvring over rugged terrain, whether it's tackling curb stones or enjoying a weekend country walk.
A 5-point safety harness keeps your child secure. A co-ordinated buggy liner is also available – see item number 4EPAF.
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- Appropriate from 6 months with a single position seat
- Water-resistant, ripstop fabric
- Extra-large, UPF 50+ waterproof hood
- 4-wheel suspension
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- Antimicrobial handle grips
- Compact umbrella fold and carry strap
- Mesh shopping basket
- Includes raincover
- Frame open: 74 x 47.5 x 103.5 cm
- Folded: 115 x 20 x 22 cm
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The Maclaren Grand Tour LX is a deluxe pushchair with a great range of features to ensure your child travels in comfort and style.
You know Maclaren have gone above and beyond when you spot the remote-controlled safety lights and detachable Strollometer that measures time and distance. There's even a dashboard telling you the time and temperature!
But the most important feature is the knowledge that your child will be travelling in comfort and safety. The Grand Tour LX features a well-padded, roomy seat that your child will love sitting in.
The seat can be switched between rear-facing when they are very small and want the security of being able to see you and then moving to forward-facing when they get older.
They also benefit from front and rear suspension, a removable bumper bar, a large sun canopy, co-ordinating head hugger and a 5-point harness. The back has 3 recline positions, including a full lie-back option.
The 5-second one-hand fold mechanism is an absolute blessing when you get to your car or arrive home.
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- Wheel size: 15 cm front wheels/27 cm back wheels
- 5-point harness for added security
- Removable, washable seat
- High-performance aluminium frame
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- Lockable, front swivel wheels
- Height adjustable handle
- Foot-operated linked parking brakes
- Strollometer
- Console with clock and thermometer
- Raincover and mosquito net
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- Weight: 14.2 kg
- Maclaren Grand Tour LX travel system
Classic messenger bag styling with 3 separate sections, keeps everything organised. Stain resistant, washable fabric. Removable nappy bag, insulated bottle and wet bag.Colours: Black, Blue, Brown.


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"I knew how to trade. I knew what my mind should be like to trade. That's easy. You can read books and sit in on a ton of webinars. Out of that you can "talk the talk", but my trading account was telling me that I wasn't "walking the walk". Moving from WHAT the mind is supposed to look like to trade to learning HOW to change - that is what was missing. I knew I had to change; I just didn't know how to do it. The problem was, before Rande's work, I didn't know how to work with my mind and develop the internal discipline for successful trading. Now that's happening." MC
Can you relate to this trader's comments? As much as traders want to believe that their knowledge (IQ) is the Holy Grail, the truth is that their Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the difference between success and failure in trading. The mind and emotions are the last frontier that traders have to master to achieve their potential in trading. It is also the part of you that you will most resist changing, finding every excuse imaginable not to summon the courage to act. You will produce all sorts of excuses to delay actually changing, but..... Your trading account will give you unbiased feedback on how effective your emotions, mind, and beliefs are in helping you to achieve success in trading. Increasing your Trading EQ is the difference maker. An aspiring trader has to get past the resistance to personal change in order to advance to the next level.
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By IndiaTimes | July 10, 2013, 12:04 pm IST India
Young children walk beside a river as a mule grazes in Sonprayag on July 2, 2013, in a flood affected area of the northern Indian state of Uttrakhand. Construction along river banks will be banned in a devastated north Indian state amid concerns unchecked development fuelled last month's flash floods and landslides that killed thousands, the state's top official said. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Vijay Bahuguna, also announced that a regulatory body would be set up to scrutinise future construction as the Himalayan state begins the herculean task of rebuilding following the June 15 floods.