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Women, where do you turn when you know something is off "down there?" You may have thoughts such as, "I'm too embarrassed to talk to my doctor." "Maybe this is normal. It'll go away." You're not alone. Data from a recent study suggests that sexual dysfunction/dissatisfaction is more common in women (43%) than in men (31%)".
There are different female sexual dysfunctions (FSDs) and many different causes, but so few treatments. When you turn on the television, you see commercials for Viagra® and Cialis®. I think women need to turn on the television and see options for women who have a form of FSD!
According to a 2006 study in the Journal of Sex Education, 64% of women experienced desire difficulty, 31% had arousal difficulty, 35% had orgasm difficulty, and 26% had sexual-related pain. Thankfully, most of these issues can be treated.
Unfortunately, there is no simple cure—no Viagra® for women. The best course of treatment for FSD is to provide education—about human anatomy, sexual function, and changes with aging. Among the recommendations for women are enhancing stimulation, exploring erotica and changing sexual routines. Couples are also encouraged to explore what are called "non-coital behaviors," sexually stimulating activities other than intercourse, such as sensual massage.
Granted these treatments are not the same as simply taking a pill. But the search for the "pink pill" has been fraught with difficulty. Clinical trials for FSD treatment have not been as successful as hoped, but researchers are still exploring new approaches to treating FSD. Hormone therapy or other pharmaceutical approaches are being explored, so hopefully within the next five years we will start to see television commercials for FSD medications.
In the meantime, though, it would be comforting to see a commercial on television that tells women to talk to their healthcare providers (HCPs). My television commercial idea would be a woman in her 40s talking to the viewer from her home, saying, "The desire for intimacy isn't something that has to be gone forever. Intimacy can be enjoyable again regardless of your situation. We want you to stay positive! Millions of women are with you! Please talk to your healthcare provider today." At the very least, this message would help women realize they are not alone, and would hopefully spark some discussion.
However, we not only need to encourage women to talk to their healthcare providers, we need to make sure HCPs are bringing up the subject as well. HCPs can jump start the conversation with simple questions like: Do you have any sexual situations that you would like to discuss? Are you sexually active with men, women, or both? Are you unhappy with your sexual desire, arousal, genital comfort, or orgasm?. Now women, if any of these situations sound like yours, start talking!
Sexual satisfaction has been identified as a major quality-of-life factor—and I think most women would agree that it is, so while there is no female Viagra®, there is hope, and help.
–Brianna Zdanowski
Canner, E. (2008). Sex, Lies and Pharmaceuticals. Feminism & Psychology.
Walsh, K. (2004). Sexual Dysfunction in the Older Woman. Drugs & Aging .
WebMD, Cleveland Clinic. (2008, January). Female Sexual dysfunction. October 5, 2009,WebMD.
Zakhari, R. (2008). Female sexual dysfunction. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
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31 August 2012 – Manila, Philippines : ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) Asia's largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization scored a successful debut in the fight capital of Asia, Manila, with ONE FC: PRIDE OF A NATION. The largest event held in the Philippines proved to be a night of explosive action with a series of world class MMA battles at the SMART ARANETA Coliseum. Local heroes Eduard Folayang and Eric Kelly fought their way to victory in front of a roaring home crowd.
MMA fans were treated to the sensational debut of Bibiano "The Flash" Fernandes in the ONE FC cage tonight as he dominated Gustavo Falciroli for three full rounds to take the decision.
The packed SMART ARANETA Coliseum also witnessed an unforgettable night of action as Filipino heroes Eduard Folayang and Eric Kelly slugged and maneuvered their way to victory. Folayang made good use of his infamous spinning back kicks and powerful right hand to control his opponent, Felipe Enomoto, earning him a unanimous decision at the end of Round 3. Kelly continued to impress fans and spectators in Manila and around the world by defeating MMA legend Jens Pulver by TKO (Punches) in Round 2.
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I found a neat piece by Emily Keyishian. You can check out her art during the SF open studios every October, or as listed on her website. Of course, this picture needed an equally impressive frame. Having spent all my money on art, I got to make the frame myself.
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I wanted a rich, deep brown wood to bring out the brownish bits of the oil painting. We went to PALS in Oakland, CA, and got sustainably harvested Chechen, a Central American hardwood. The boards were planed but needed to be edged, so I made sure to select boards wide enough to accommodate my needs after the edges were trued.
1. Dull saw blade.
2. Pushing wood too fast.
3. Saw blade alignment with the table is off.
4. Your blade is too high.
If you use the right blade, like one for finish work, you'll find that the amount of sanding you end up doing is really minimal. Also, I would not risk my fingers like that. Use a pushstick for anything less than a handspan from the blade, especially since you're going to want to get it all the way through. A screwed up piece of wood is infinitely more preferable to screwed up fingers. You can buy or make a pushstick for a pittance.
too keep your hands free of the whirling blade of death, use a push stick (I used to use a baseball bat that I squared off, good grip and nice flat edge)
2. It should have a riving blade behind the saw to keep the cut open - See point 1.
3. Your saw blade is blunt hence the burning.
4. Please use a push stick to push the wood through the saw rather than your delicate hands.
Other then that a neat well written instructable.
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Portage County Chief Deputy Dan Kontos says they usually don't see too many problems for New Year's Eve. "Our hope is they all plan ahead of time so they know they're going out how they get home safely. And to make sure that they have somebody in their party, if they're driving back, who hasn't celebrated too much and can get everyone home safely."
Kontos adds that they really won't be sending any more officers out. "New Years is actually one of those evenings where people plan what they're going to do for the evening, so we don't have the unusual traffic crashes or incidents that are out there. There will be some and we are ready for that, we have the manpower for that."
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Mike Pouncey, who maybe the biggest probowl snub in my opinion, has been playing like a first round pick all season. It doesn't happen too much where you see highlights of a center it for him it has been a different story. He has been playing outstanding football as the leader of the Dolphins o-line.
Lamar Miller has also been a very good surprise for the Dolphins. He has not been able to play in to many games this season but he is making the most of his chances while Daniel Thomas remains on IR for the rest of the season. He has averaged 5.2 yards over 46 carris this season. While watching the game Sunday I started to think, "what if the Dolphins resigned Bush?." Think about it, if the Dolphins tried to trade Thomas mid way through next year to a team in need of a running back. They would be able to get about a 3rd round pick for Thomas. Having Miller and Bush as a 1-2 combo would make the Dolphins have one of the most explosive runningback duos in the NFL. (Dolphins have made it clear they want Bush back, for the right price of corse.)
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I understand what Paul Hewitt is trying to do. He's trying to foment belief in a team that, after losing four times in six games, has cause to doubt. But I'm not sure Twitter is the vehicle for that. I'm not sure a coach who's under .500 in a diluted ACC with three McDonald's All-Americans in his first five needs to be daring Georgia Tech fans to prove their fanhood.
Tech folks have been patient with Hewitt. He hasn't won an NCAA tournament game since 2005. He has had four losing seasons in his first nine years on the job. He has a losing record against Georgia. Since Tech played for the national championship in April 2004, his record is 96-86 overall and 35-58 in ACC regular-season play. At a place that cared deeply about the sport, he'd have been gone long ago, his $7 million golden parachute absorbed as the cost of doing business in big-time basketball.
But he's still here. Does he have critics? Yes. (I know. I'm one.) Is he booed when introduced before home games? Not so you'd notice. (And I try to notice.) But when a coach challenges his constituency on his Twitter account, it's a signal he's feeling the heat. A sampling of Hewitt's latest Tweets, all offered in the past three days:
• Clearly we are playing our best basketball of the season. Don't believe what you read from the "experts." Believe what you see.
• As we are coming to the latter part of the season, now is not the time to be judgmental. You all need to come out and support this team.
• Are you a critic or a supporter of this team? Supporters will continue to watch this team fight.
• To you critics: when athletes say some of the things you say, then you condemn them as quitters. Are you quitting?
• I believe in this team!
And here are three that arrived Thursday afternoon:
• Our team deserves to be treated truthfully. This young basketball team is on the verge of earning an NCAA [berth].
• We realize we still have work to do but no one should ever question the effort, intelligence, or dedication of our program.
• Their effort and level of commitment should never be questioned.
I don't think anyone is questioning the team. (Questioning the coach, yes. Is that not allowed?) But saying the Jackets deserve "to be treated truthfully"? Has someone miscalculated the record? Is Tech really 25-2?
And that tired old bit about this being a "young basketball team"? Tech starts a fifth-year senior, a junior and a sophomore. Its sixth man is a senior. In contemporary college basketball, that's a fairly seasoned bunch.
But that's not the way Hewitt sees it. Before practice Thursday, he told reporters that coverage of his team has been reduced to "cyberbullying." He also claimed he hadn't read the AJC since 2005 because the team that went to the ACC finals and lost to Louisville in Round 2 of the NCAA tournament was "absolutely bashed." (Given that I covered the ACC tournament and the loss to Louisville, I assume he was referring to me.)
He also contended that the past 3 1/2 games have been the best stretch of Tech basketball in two years. Yet Tech has won only once in that span, and to claim that this team is better than last season's isn't saying much. Those Jackets were 2-14 in ACC play.
I should stipulate that, for as critical as I've been regarding Hewitt, he and I have never had a heated exchange. I was surprised he took umbrage at a question after Tech nearly wasted a 16-point lead against North Carolina State. He's usually the essence of professionalism. But he has to know that this season is his last real chance to win back those who've lost faith in his stewardship. That said, do you win anyone back via a dare?
Some folks laughed when, after losing at Maryland at the horn Saturday, Hewitt said he believed Tech was on the verge of something big. I didn't. I remember how I laughed six years ago when, after a home loss to North Carolina State that took the Jackets' ACC record to 6-7, Hewitt said Tech was "playing as well as anyone in the country." But seven days later it won at Duke, and a month later it was in the Final Four.
Former assistant Dean Keener once told me: "You know Paul — he's the most optimistic man in the world." And I submit there is reason for Tech to keep the faith as it heads into March. It is playing better. It could well have a nice tournament run. But it isn't "critics" and "experts" who have lost seven of the past 14 games. It's Tech, as coached by Hewitt.
Believe what you see, Tweeted GTCoachHewitt, but I'm not sure he means that. Because some Tech rooters might say, "Know what I see? I see a coach who's 6-7 with the most talented team in his league asking why I'm not rooting harder."
That's the trouble with a dare. Ask someone to look hard at your program and that someone might decide your program isn't half what it should be. If several such someones band together, it might not be your program much longer.
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February 25th, 2010
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First? From my cell phone!
February 25th, 2010
1:21 pm
First from northwest Ga.
February 25th, 2010
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Coach got me by a solid two minutes. Bradley, you have a job that I would not want, criticizing high-ego personalities one day and having to share the room with them the next. That said, I think your point in this article was both on point and timely…
February 25th, 2010
1:24 pm
But it isn't "critics" and "experts" who have lost seven of the past 14 games. It's Tech, as coached by Hewitt.
Amen. That's what I see, too. Tech has enough talent to have not lost four games all year, but has again underachieved to this point.
February 25th, 2010
1:24 pm
yeah that pretty much sums it up. Love the guy, and I think most fans have been incredibly patient, more patient than you can ask for a school with so much basketball pride…He has the rest of the season to do something special, otherwise this alumni is turning into a hater, but only on a professional level, I still like the guy on a personal level…
February 25th, 2010
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top 5? i go nascar style.
February 25th, 2010
1:27 pm
Mark….have you been reading the Hive again? Glad we are giving you so many good ideas and you did do a good job of summarizing the feelings of the majority of GT fans!
February 25th, 2010
1:30 pm
Great read, Mark. There is really nothing left to say. Let's see how the rest of the season plays out. If it doesn't go well, I would assume we would see staff changes at the very least.
February 25th, 2010
1:31 pm
I love him, best thing to happen to that school since Reggie Ball.
February 25th, 2010
1:32 pm
If this wasn't already a do-or-die season, CPH may have just assured it.
February 25th, 2010
1:33 pm
Where's the fan poll?
Fire him
Keep him
Keep him only if he adds better assistants
February 25th, 2010
1:34 pm
Mark, this was just a nice way of saying, "Coach more and STFU".
February 25th, 2010
1:36 pm
I only started watching Tech's games since ACC play started.
"Clearly we are playing our best basketball of the season" – wow – how crappy were they playing before? Amazingly the Tar Heels games don't count.
February 25th, 2010
1:39 pm
The tweets sound like he's using his players as human shields, which is not so good.
Mark, if Hewitt is fired and takes another job, would that lessen what Tech would owe?
February 25th, 2010
1:41 pm
Is Chris Klaus a basketball fan? Maybe he could be persuaded to write the check that rescues Tech men's basketball.
February 25th, 2010
1:42 pm
How about "coach some"? That would be more than he's doingnow.
February 25th, 2010
1:42 pm
Lets give PH credit for recruiting but if you can't coach, it is just a waste of talent. A coastly lesson for GT but if there isn't a change after this season, there might not be enough fans attending games to pay the electric bill
February 25th, 2010
1:43 pm
February 25th, 2010
1:45 pm
Fire Blewitt. It's past time. Eat the money and move on.
February 25th, 2010
1:45 pm
GT in CT,
The answer is no. It's not like Groh's contract, where UVA pays a lesser amount because of the income from Tech. We would owe him the whole thing, just as we owe Gailey the full amount despite the fact he is on his second NFL job since leaving here. We would be able to pay it out over time, as if he were still working, rather than as a lump sum.
February 25th, 2010
1:47 pm
If he can't finish at least .500 this year in the ACC, he never will. Time for a change
February 25th, 2010
1:47 pm
bland to the extreme, no leadership ability, hides behind players…and I like the man, just not the coach. coaches down to competition, a really terrible trait for any coach.
February 25th, 2010
1:50 pm
Gordon: Thanks. I read a post some time ago that Hewitt would not be fired until we are done paying Gailey. Do you know how much we still owe Gailey and for how long?
February 25th, 2010
1:51 pm
Mark, if you're going to do that poll, please add "I trust Radakovich to do the right thing". He knows more about the financial situation with GTAA than any of us. It might not be in Tech's best interest to fire Hewitt, no matter how bad a coach he is. As I said earlier, I would think he could force Hewitt to make staff changes, but again, that is his call.
February 25th, 2010
1:52 pm
We owe Gailey about a million a year for 2 more years. Braine signed him to a 5 year deal just before he left. He then coached 1 year under Radkovich and Johnson has been here 2 years. I have often wondered if Radakovich will just replace Gailey with Hewitt in the "Former Coaches" line item of the budget.
February 25th, 2010
1:57 pm
I have never seen someone who gets paid so much money – win so little. Dude, wears a nice suit and talks a big game though. Kind of reminds me of Obama.
February 25th, 2010
1:58 pm
dont tell anyone but I almost enjoy watching tech basketball when they are good , and i was hoping they would make a deep run in the tourney , I think he should be gone no matter what happens tech should have been no lower than a 2 or 3 seed this year and they are a bubble team , and i agree with you Mark keep the tweets to your-self win a title and then you can tweet your butt off . rick pitino may be available who knows ?
February 25th, 2010
1:59 pm
He's got three games plus the ACC tournament to prove he knows what he is talking about. He is paid very well to know more about basketball and this team than the rest of us. He has made the statement. The next 2-3 weeks will prove or disprove his credibility as a basketball coach – and define his future as GT basketball coach.
February 25th, 2010
2:00 pm
Mark – Nice column. You've written exactly what I thought when I saw Doug's blog talking about Hewitt's "tweets".
You are also correct that if GT really cared about b'ball CPH would have been bought out some time ago. Herb Sendek has to look at GT and wish he had been there and not NCSU
February 25th, 2010
2:02 pm
No one got a dig in at Dave Braine for making several poor decisions that are financially handcuffing Georgia Tech. Thanks Dave Braine for all you did for Georgia Tech while being one of the top 5 highest paid AD's in the country. You are a joke and quite honestly, I could have given better results than a catastrophic debt, a poorly renovated football stadium, and two coaching contracts that we will be paying for for years long after the mediocre coaches you hired are gone.
You're a ****ing genius!!!!
February 25th, 2010
2:02 pm
Mark – I think we get your meaning on "private individuals" writing checks to buy out Gailey. Sounds as if CPH needs to keep Taz Anderson happy.
February 25th, 2010
2:04 pm
Mark, I believe you have also stated in the past that Hewitt might offer to leave for a reduced amount. You know him better than any of us. But maybe we're in for a surprise like we were 6 years ago and all of this is moot. I just wonder 2 things: 1) What, in Radakovich's mind, is the minimum this team must achieve for Hewitt to stay?, and 2) How serious is this talk about a new $45M rebuild of the arena? Surely the people underwriting that would rather have a $38M arena with a new coach if things don't go well with Hewitt in the near future.
February 25th, 2010
2:04 pm
My prediction:
1.) Tech finishes under .500 and misses NCAA's
2.) Tech fires Hewitt
3.) UGA hires Hewitt as Recruiting Coordinator/Asst Coach
4.) Favors goes in the draft
5.) Lawal transfers to UGA
6.) UGA brings in top 5 recruiting class for 2010-11
February 25th, 2010
2:04 pm
Thanks, gentlemen. I agree with Gordon that it's difficult to make these calls without considering the money … although it might make us feel better … and that's what this blog is for, right?
February 25th, 2010
2:12 pm
Hewitt has needed to exit stage left since before the Final Four run.
February 25th, 2010
2:15 pm
I hope he's right about being ready to win. Did the free throw fairy show up last night? Did he hire an Offensive Coordinator? What's changed? I want this team to win despite my opinion that Hewitt is not the right coach due to a lack of fundamentals and development of players, but I believe we are stuck with him until the contract is up or Buzz wins the powerball.
February 25th, 2010
2:17 pm
DawginLex -
UGA brings in top 5 recruiting class for 2010-11 – ROFL
You know that just about all of the top b'ball players commit BEFORE their senior year right? Meaning that most have committed already. Or do you think that Harrison Barnes and Reggie Bullock are going to tell Roy Williams that they would rather play in Stegeman than the Dean Dome.
February 25th, 2010
2:18 pm
Next Category: Replacement Coach Poll?
Mark Price
John Salley
Mark Bradley
Tubby Smith
Johnny Dawkins
Steve Wojciechowski
February 25th, 2010
2:19 pm
BTW- I am supportive of the program and players but critical of the results. These things are not mutually exclusive.
February 25th, 2010
2:21 pm
BTW – Today's ESPN b'ball podcast has Andy Katz interviewing Hewitt
February 25th, 2010
2:21 pm
I would like to see an article on just what DRAD is thinking regarding tis matter. Like you stated, this is a culmination of the last few seasons of nothingness, not just this year.


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- Best food I've ever eatenDallasTexanDined on 9/2/2014I love coming to this restaurant for any special occasion. It's a treat just to recommend it to a friend and see their faces as they look out on the Dallas skyline and upon the artistically laid plates of amazing food. The ambience is outstanding but somehow the food is even better. We were celebrating a birthday this past time dining here and the amount of attention we received and the level of service was outstanding. I always recommend the lacquered duckling, unlike other gourmet restaurants the portion is quite sizable. The fat is rendered to perfection and bursts with crisp flavor and a fabulous plum wine sauce. Easily my favorite destination in Dallas, nowhere better.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good ambience and foodVickDined on 8/31/2014The ambience, the food and the service were great. Enjoyed it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ServiceHalfFullWineGlassDined on 8/31/2014Getting double charged for food not ordered, having the wrong items brought to the table, unknowledgable server, and checking in an hour early only to be seated 20 min after my reservation make for a subpar night.Special Features:
- Fantastic viewBenoitDined on 8/31/2014Expensive, but it has no equal to compare with. I have been there with my wife and 2 kids a few times and I will definitely go back again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ServiceExquisiteDined on 8/31/2014Out of all the restaurants that I have been to this one actually impressed me the most the way the treated us and especially the dessert. When ever they brought it and said "happy anniversary" on it I knew then that they actually care for their customers. But overall it was great and I will be back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service was off.Abdul1Dined on 8/30/2014Waited completely forgot about our drinks. I waited 45 minutes then reminded him, and he played it off like he still remembered. My wife's plate was supposed to have the ginger on the side, the ginger was not served on the side. She is pregnant and certain things make her stomach flip so she was not able to eat the whole meal.Special Features:
- TheMarriageGambleDined on 8/30/2014The waiter was friendly but very inexperienced which detracted from the entire dining experience. He didn't make any mistakes, we just anticipated an experience waiter which adds to the dining experience rather than detracts from it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for Special DateTallMarkDined on 8/29/2014Great view, table was ready at the time promised, food was excellent, service was great, and the cheaper wines on the menu were excellent so no need to splurge. Had the quail. Very enjoyable evening.Special Features:
- Great dinner!Luv2dineDined on 8/29/2014We had a blast ! The food was amazing! Everything was great!!we will definitely return !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wow!ShesaidyesDined on 8/28/2014A unique and beautiful view of down town Dallas. Excellent food and service. The rotation of the dining area provided for an ever changing scene and once the sun set the lights of the city and metro-plex came on it was a very pretty view. I proposed to my girl friend, now fiancé :) here and it was a perfect place for it! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the Dallas area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing NightMattinthehattDined on 8/27/2014I wanted to propose to my now fiance at Reunion Tower, so I went up there to see what my options were. The staff was incredibly helpful and full of fun ideas to make the night even more special, including being very supportive as I became more nervous through the night. I had the Lacquered Chinese Duck and it was the best duck I have ever tasted, my now fiance had the General Tso Crispy Quail and it was equally delicious. After dinner the lead manager personally took us down to the Geo-Deck after hours so that my now fiance and I could take in the scenery before I proposed to her. It was one of the best nights in my life and the ambiance, staff and food of 5-60 Wolfgang Puck had a fair amount of reason for that.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great time at 560!DallasMarriedLoveBirdsDined on 8/27/2014My wife and I really enjoyed her special birthday at 560. The food was excellent. The service could not have been better. The view was spectacular. We also loved the cocktails and wine. We had a wonderful experience from the time we valet parked our car until we drove home. We will return soon to sample and enjoy some of the other dishes, wines, and cocktails on the menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun NightOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/25/2014My husband took myself and our 2 daughters to dinner for my Birthday. It was definitely a special occasion kind of place. The atmosphere is nice, the service is good and the food is pretty good. I love the view at sunset. Our girls liked going to the bathroom and then trying to find our table again. It was a very nice evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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We've always loved the nonstop nightlife of Seoul, which is why we can't get enough of Koreatown in Los Angeles, aka K-Town. After all, when it comes to K-Town, the party doesn't even get started until 02:00. It's the ultimate after-hours destination in the City of Angels.
To go all night you're going to need some serious fuel. Luckily K-Town is packed with killer Korean BBQ joints. It's all cook-your-own bulgogi (thin slices of beef marinated in soju and soy sauce) and spicy Yookejang soup. Devour it with little plates of rice, salad, broccoli, potato salad, cucumber, and kimchi (spicy pickled cabbage), and you'll give yourself a good base for what's next.
Soju. Soju. Soju. Whether it's a bottle of soju shots or soju cocktails, you'll want to pour up and throw back the Korean drink of choice. Pro tip: Always pour the soju for your teammates—serving yourself is bad luck. And don't get greedy, it's poor form to top up a glass before it's empty.
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12 U.S. Code § 635a–5 - Negotiations to end export credit financing
(a) In general
The Secretary of the Treasury (in this section referred to as the "Secretary") shall initiate and pursue negotiations—
(1) with other major exporting countries, including members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and non-OECD members, to substantially reduce, with the ultimate goal of eliminating, subsidized export financing programs and other forms of export subsidies; and
(2) with all countries that finance air carrier aircraft with funds from a state-sponsored entity, to substantially reduce, with the ultimate goal of eliminating, aircraft export credit financing for all aircraft covered by the 2007 Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Civil Aircraft (in this section referred to as the "ASU"), including any modification thereof, and all of the following types of aircraft:
(A) Heavy aircraft that are capable of a takeoff weight of 300,000 pounds or more, whether or not operating at such a weight during a particular phase of flight.
(B) Large aircraft that are capable of a takeoff weight of more than 41,000 pounds, and have a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 300,000 pounds.
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Not later than 180 days after May 30, 2012, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives—
(1) a report on the progress of any negotiations described in subsection (a)(1), until the Secretary certifies in writing to the committees that all countries that support subsidized export financing programs have agreed to end the support; and
(2) a report on the progress of any negotiations described in subsection (a)(2), including the progress of any negotiations with respect to each classification of aircraft set forth in subsection (a)(2), until the Secretary certifies in writing to the committees that all countries that support subsidized export financing programs have agreed to end the support of aircraft covered by the ASU.
Source(Pub. L. 112–122, § 11,May 30, 2012, 126 Stat. 356.)
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Statement on Drought for the 19-month period
ending 31st January 2004
Heavy rain brings relief to Queensland and northern NSW
The Bureau of Meteorology announced today that heavy rain during January removed, or significantly eased, long-term (nineteen-month) rainfall deficiencies over inland Queensland and parts of northern NSW. There was also some easing of the situation in western WA, but deficits remain along the central and northern Queensland coasts and in the southeast of the mainland.
Rainfall totals of 100 to 300mm (150% to over 400% of average) fell over the most rainfall deficient areas of northern and inland Queensland during January. The state-average rainfall was the highest for January since 1996, and while this was not exceptional, the heaviest rain was concentrated in the districts that needed it most, that is, the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Northwest, Central West, Maranoa, Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt. Deficits were also removed in parts of the Northwest Slopes and Plains in NSW.
However, for the 19-month period from July 2002 to January 2004, rainfall deficiencies remain to the southwest of Charleville in southern Queensland, to the northwest of Bourke in northern NSW, as well as along most of the Queensland coast and ranges north of Mackay. Also affected is an area of the southeast mainland that includes patches of the Central Tablelands, Southwest Slopes and Plains, Southern Tablelands, and South Coast and Illawarra districts in NSW, together with most of Gippsland and the Central district in Victoria. Record low falls for the period have been registered near Bairnsdale in southeast Victoria. In WA, long-term rainfall deficiencies have also eased and are now confined to relatively small patches between Exmouth and Dampier.
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Note: The terms used to describe rainfall in these Drought Statements have the following meanings -
Serious deficiency
- rainfalls in the lowest 10% of historical totals,
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- rainfalls in the lowest 10% of historical totals
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With the signing of Rodrigo Lopez to a minor league deal, at this point it's looking like virtually all of the starts the Phillies make this season will be made by a group of nine pitchers that includes Cole Hamels, Brett Myers, Joe Blanton, Jamie Moyer, Kyle Kendrick, Chan Ho Park, JA Happ, Rodrigo Lopez and Carlos Carrasco. Carrasco has yet to appear in a major league game, so his stats are not included here.
In comparing the other eight pitchers, it's important to remember that they have not all played in the same leagues through the years. Several of them have spent their whole career in the National League, while others have been mostly in the American League, which is like baseball but instead of the pitcher batting for himself they wake up David Ortiz and ask him to hit the ball to next Thursday:
Hamels, Myers, Kendrick and Happ have been in the NL for their whole careers. Moyer, Blanton and Lopez have pitched primarily in the AL and Park has seen more time in the NL than the AL.
Here are the career ERAs and ratios for the group:
And here is what opposing hitters have done against the eight at the plate:
For me, the most surprising thing from the chart above is how impressive Chan Ho Park's career numbers are relative to the rest of the group, especially the batting average and slugging percentage. By OPS that opposing hitters have put up against the group over their careers, Hamels has the best mark at .685, Blanton is next at .732 and Park is third with .742 (the rest of the list goes Moyer (.744), Happ (.748), Myers (.767), Lopez (.783) and Kendrick (.821)).
The Phillies have played three spring training games since the last post, going 1-2 to put their spring record at 4-5.
Today they lost to Atlanta, 7-2.
Blanton got the start and held the Braves to a run over four innings, but Carrasco followed and was hit hard again. Carrasco was charged with five runs on six hits over two innings. Happ and Park seem to be flying high in the battle for fifth starter these days, with Kendrick scuffling. If you thought Carrasco had a chance to be the guy when spring training started it's hard to see that happening the way things have been going recently. Still a long way to go — unless the Phils acquire another left-handed reliever before the start of the season I still think it's likely Happ starts the year in the pen.
Mayberry had a rough day today, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Donald was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI. He has his spring average up to .238. Giles continues to see a lot of time. Today he played third and went 2-for-4 with an error. Paulino was 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Yesterday the Phils beat the Tigers 8-2.
A huge day for Happ and another home run from Mayberry were the story of the game. Moyer got the start and allowed a run in four innings, but after that Happ came on and stuck out seven in three scoreless frames. Happ allowed just two hits and didn't walk a batter. Koplove also threw another perfect inning, keeping his spring ERA at 0.00.
Offensively, Mayberry hit a three-run homer off of Edwin Jackson in the first to put the Phils up early. Howard hit a three-run homer of his own in the fifth. Donald 1-for-3. Giles 0-for-1 and made an appearance in left field — he has never played in the outfield in a major league game.
On Friday the Phils lost to the Blue Jays, falling 4-3.
Park made the start for the Phils and allowed a run on two singles and a double over four innings. He struck out four and didn't walk a batter. Gary Majewski threw another two perfect innings, striking out two.
Jenkins was 1-for-3 with a double and drove in all three Phillies runs. Ozuna 2-for-4 with a stolen base. Dobbs 2-for-4. Paulino 0-for-3 and struck out twice. Giles played third again and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a hit by pitch.
Earlier in the day Brett Myers was hit hard in a B-game, allowing five runs on six hits, including two home runs, and two walks over three innings.
The Phillies play the Reds tomorrow with Cole Hamels expected to pitch.
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A scientist experiment goes terribly wrong and creates some kind of living goo. After years of testing this incredible substance, it starts to develop self awareness. Eventually the Blob of goo becomes completely self-aware and tries to escape...
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars January 31, 2012
nice simple game .
7 points because there are no sound effects or music .
There is only a Jumping sound and some quiet backgrounds music. But ur right, I should add more but I am now too busy learning how to write proper applications
Rated 1.5 / 5 stars January 31, 2012
At first it may look stupid but all that lava is kinda challenging.
Art: 1/10 but the main problem is:
I didnt actually do the art myself. My 14 year old friend did it in MS Paint (lol we cant even get a decent program)