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Snowstorm 'of major proportions' slams NortheastBy JAY LINDSAY
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Soonmee Lee cleans show from her car at the municipal parking lot in Fort Lee, N.J., as a winter storm hits the region Friday. The snow was expected to get worse overnight.BOSTON — A storm that forecasters warned could be a blizzard for the history books began clobbering the New York-to-Boston corridor Friday, grounding flights, closing workplaces and sending people rushing to get home ahead of a possible 1 to 3 feet of snow.
From New Jersey to Maine, shoppers crowded into supermarkets and hardware stores to buy food, snow shovels, flashlights and generators, something that became a precious commodity after Superstorm Sandy in October.
Others gassed up their cars, another lesson learned all too well after Sandy. Across much of New England, schools closed well ahead of the first snowflakes.
"This is a storm of major proportions," Boston Mayor Thomas Menino warned. "Stay off the roads. Stay home."
The wind-whipped snowstorm mercifully arrived at the start of a weekend, which meant fewer cars on the road and extra time for sanitation crews to clear the mess before commuters in the New York-to-Boston region of roughly 25 million people have to go back to work.
Halfway through what had been a mild winter across the Northeast, blizzard warnings were posted from parts of New Jersey to Maine. The National Weather Service said Boston could get close to 3 feet of snow by Saturday evening, while most of Rhode Island could receive more than 2 feet. Connecticut was bracing for 2 feet, and New York City was expecting as much as 14 inches.
By Friday evening, the New York-to-Boston corridor was getting blowing, swirling snow and freezing rain. Early snowfall was blamed for a 19-car pileup in Cumberland, Maine, that caused minor injuries.
The snow was expected to be at its heaviest Friday night and into Saturday. Forecasters said wind gusts up to 75 mph could cause widespread power outages and whip the snow into fearsome drifts. Flooding was expected along coastal areas still recovering from Superstorm Sandy, which hit New York and New Jersey the hardest and is considered Jersey's worst natural disaster.
Meteorologist Jeff Masters, of Weather Underground, said the winter storm was a collision of two storms and may end up among the Boston area's Top 5 most intense ever.
"When you add two respectable storms together, you're going to get a knockout punch with this one," he said.
It could break Boston's all-time snowstorm record of 27.6 inches, set in 2003, forecasters said. The storm also comes almost 35 years to the day after the blizzard of '78, a ferocious storm that dropped 27 inches of snow, packed hurricane-force winds and claimed dozens of lives.
Masters said the region could get a break from warmer air trailing behind that is expected to push temperature up to the 40s by Monday.
"It's going to be not that difficult to dig out, compared to maybe some other nor'easters in the past, where it stayed cold after the storm went through," he said.
Drivers were urged to stay off the streets lest their cars get stuck, preventing snowplows and emergency vehicles from getting through. New York City ran extra commuter trains to help people get home before the brunt of the storm hit.
Amtrak stopped running trains in cities around the Northeast on Friday afternoon. Airlines canceled more than 4,300 flights through Saturday, and New York City's three major airports and Boston's Logan Airport shut down.
Interstate 95 was closed to all but essential traffic in Rhode Island, where the governor said outages remained the biggest threat.
"With tree branches laden with heavy, wet snow, the winds picking up and the temperatures plunging all at the same time, it's a bad combination," Gov. Lincoln Chafee said.
In Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick enacted a statewide driving ban for the first time since the blizzard of 1978. Hours before the ban went into effect at 4 p.m., long lines formed at gas stations, some of which were almost out of fuel.
James Stone said he was saving the remaining regular gas at his station in Abington, south of Boston, for snowplow drivers.
"It hasn't snowed like this in two years," Stone said. "Most people are caught way off-guard."
The snow was too much of a good thing in some places. In New Hampshire, the University of Connecticut's Skiing Carnival was canceled because of the snowstorm. In Maine, the National Toboggan Championships in Camden were postponed from Saturday to Sunday, and the Camp Sunshine Polar Plunge was put off until March.
At Rosie's Liquors in Abington, customers were lined up eight to 10 deep Friday, snapping up rum, wine and 30-packs of beer.
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Today I'm showing you a few of my favorite wall mirror style ideas. Mirrors are a great piece of wall decor to utilize, both functionally and aesthetically.
Functionally, it looks great to place a mirror above a console table in an entry way, over a dresser in a bedroom, or place a floor length mirror in the master bedroom. You can also decorate with round mirrors as a way to make the room feel more grand.
I love hanging mirrors on walls opposite of a big window, allowing the light to come into the room and be reflected in the mirror. This doubles the amount of light in your space. If you have a room that feels dark, this might do the trick.
You know that typical "builder" mirror you've had in your bathroom hanging over your vanity since you moved into your home years ago? Perhaps it's time to replace that with a unique mirror, trimmed in a beautiful frame. This will take your bathroom to the next level and really give it that "collected" feel we all desire.
The mirrors I've chosen to show you today are beautiful and can play to many different styles. If you describe your style as rustic or industrial, a mirror with a chunky metal or wood frame would suit you.
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Whether you're looking for a small mirror to go above a dresser, a large floor length mirror for the bedroom, a round, rectangle, elegant, or modern mirror to hang in the entry way, there is certainly a style for everyone!
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With the warmer weather well on its way, I have had outdoor entertaining with stylish modern furnishings on the mind. Alright, I'm obsessed! Is there anything better than firing up the grill, sitting outside with friends and family, watching the little ones play? I really don't think there is.
To attain that dream, I have decided we need some fantastic outdoor chairs for our guests to relax in while they visit. I know that I want some modern and simple chairs that will work well with our backyard. The modern look is just so clean and goes with so much décor and mixes well with most other styles. Some modern outdoor chairs, a great table and some lights are definitely some must haves.
Let's start with the chairs, shall we? For my inspiration, I found this outdoor dining image above.
Modern isn't always what you think it is... It doesn't have to be stark and plain to be modern. Oh no! In fact, these chairs I picked out are a great example of what I love about the modern look for outdoor chairs.
First up, the clear chairs. They have a tip of the hat to the antique chairs our grandmother's grew up with, but they are clear and plastic. That alone makes it modern! I love a modern twist on an old classic.
The wooden slatted chairs are awesome. I love the tie-in with the outdoors the wood gives them, but totally modern with the simple white legs. These might be my favorite!
Lastly, for a fun pop of color, these purple outdoor chairs are awesome. I love the shape of the chairs too! Very fun and versatile even though they are so bright.
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There's a lot to be said for how much the beauty of flowers can enhance your decor, and as Spring time has arrived, and the flowers are all beginning to bloom, I am reminded of all the different ways to bring these beautiful botanicals indoors, including pretty floral lighting or accessories.
From fresh, fragrant bouquets to floral motifs found on fabrics, like on the Embroidered Calico Floral Shade Swag Chandelier or on the Modern Santa Maria Desert Flower Chair, the colors and shapes of the flowers bring a freshness to decor like nothing else can.
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I also love the shapes of flowers, they are so sensuous, they bring a hint of romance into a room--like the Flowering Lotus Pendant Chandelier and the Chrysanthemum Gold Mirror--the gold finish combined with the floral shapes are modern but also have a classic feel.
Mixing floral prints is also a fun way to bring florals into the home. Who says the patterns all have to be matchy matchy? I can picture the Brushed Steel with Embroidered Blue Floral Swag Chandelier and the Embroidered Floral Drum Shade Swag Chandelier suspended from either side of a bed, for example. The floral prints also mix perfectly with shiny solids, like on the Artisan Round Tangerine Drum Accent Table or in the Persimmon Drum Shade 29 1/2-Inch-H Table Lamp.
Looking at all these florals gets me way excited for gardening this Spring!, you too?
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Currently I'm having a love affair with rugs, specifically one rag in particular. The sisal rug is the perfect home accessory for adding an organic look to your design. While it is true sisal rugs have been gracing the floors of homes since the mid 1900's, there has never been more choices or ways to style a sisal rug than as of late.
I'm loving the delicate round rugs for an entry way, like in the top images. Pair this organic-style area rug with modern entryway chandelier and you will make a designer statement. A sisal runner with a greek key or plain banded border works on practically every staircase.
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Laying one on your patio is easy and non-fussy way to step up your outdoor style. Or my personal favorite, the layering effect where you place a smaller and usually brighter toned rug on top of the traditional sisal. All effective, and chic ways to add sisal to your home.
And did you know sisal rugs are produced from an actual plant, the Agave Sisalana. Fibre is extracted by a process known as decortication, where leaves are crushed and beaten by a rotating wheel set with blunt knives, so that only fibres remain. The fibre is then dried, brushed and baled for export and eventually weaved into the rugs we all know so well today.
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Richie Rich: Flight of the Condor TPB
96 PG | Full Color | $14.99
Writers Name: Buddy Scalera
Artist Names: Marcelo Ferreira, James Silvani & Various
Colors: Dustin Evans, Paul Little
Cover Artist: Rob Duenas
About this book: Collecting the hit series which saw the triumphant return of Richie Rich after 20 years away from comics! This is the one you've been waiting for: Richie Rich and his friends at Rich Rescue have faced it all; haunted castles, the Loch Ness Monster, pirates at the earth's core…but can Richie and the gang stop the menace of THE CONDOR?! Richie Rich's greatest villain returns, and his victory may spell the end of Richie Rich…and the free world! Collects issues 5-8 of the hit series!
Richie Rich #8
28 PG | Full Color | $3.99
Writers: Buddy Scalera, Patrick Rills
Artists: Marcelo Ferreira, James Silvani
Colors: Dustin Evans
Cover Rob Duenas
This is the one you've been waiting for! For months, a mysterious figure has been pulling the strings of Richie Rich and his friends at Rich Rescue. Now the villain stands revealed…and his plan threatens the safety of the entire world! Can Richie and the gang stop the menace of…THE CONDOR?!
Richie Rich #7
28 PG | Full Color | $3.99
Writers: Buddy Scalera, Patrick Rills
Artists: Marcelo Ferreira, James Silvani
Colors: Dustin Evans
Cover Rob Duenas
Professor Mindblow has been kidnapped, and the trail leads the Rich Rescue crew to a lost land beneath the earth's crust! Can Richie and his friends best the dinosaurs and cutthroat pirates to save the day? And who is the mysterious villain pulling all the strings?!
Richie Rich #6
32 PG | Full Color | $3.99
Writers: Buddy Scalera, Patrick Rills
Artists: Marcelo Ferreira, James Silvani
Colors: Dustin Evans
Cover Artist: Rob Duenas
This issue:When Richie's Aunt Cleo goes missing in Scotland, it's up to RICH RESCUE to find her…but with Mayda Munny and her rival MONEY MATTERS crew on the case, and rumors of a monster in the Loch, Richie and the gang may find a bigger adventure than they bargained for!
Richie Rich: Rich Rescue #5 "Hero for a Day"
28 PG | Full Color | $3.99
Written by: Buddy Scalera, Patrick Rills
Art by: James Silvani, Marcelo Ferreira
Colors by: Dustin Evans
Cover Artist: rob Duenas, James Silvani, Marcelo Ferreira
This issue:NOW AN ONGOING SERIES! Richie and the Rich Rescue gang decide to take a well-deserved day off and test Professor Keenbean's new invention: a virtual reality video game simulator that transforms them into superheroes! When a mysterious glitch causes the system to go haywire, the "game" becomes terrifyingly real…and might spell "game over" for Richie and his friends! (Please note: This issue ships with a 50/50 cover ratio, featuring "A" art by Marcelo Ferreira and "B" cover art by Rob Duenas, with a 1 in 10 retailer incentive cover by Darkwing Duck artist James Silvani.)
Richie Rich Digest Vol #2: The Pursuit of Pesos & Other Stories
48 PG | Full Color | $6.99
Written by: Buddy Scalera & Various
Art by: Marcelo Ferreira & Various
Colors by: Dustin Evans & Various
Cover Artist: Rob Duenas
This issue: A mix of James Bond and Indiana Jones with the bank account of Donald Trump, Richie Rich and the gang of Rich Rescue are altruistic explorers who travel the world in search of adventure! After 20 years away from comics, Richie Rich returns with all new tales! This digest collects the 'The Pursuit of Pesos', 'Ma Ma My Irona', and 'Hello Fellow Hostages, Are You Ready To Rock?'! Plus, a wealth of classic Richie Rich tales digitally re-mastered and re-colored for the first time ever!
Richie Rich Digest Vol #1: Boon Under The Bay & Other Stories
48 PG | Full Color | $6.99
Written by: Buddy Scalera, Sid Jacobson & Various
Art by: Marcelo Ferreira, Ernie Colon & Various
Colors by: Dustin Evans
Cover by: Rob Duenas
"The classic character returns as you've never seen him before! Get in on the ground floor here with two of Richie and his crew's newest and wildest adventures, "Welcome to Rich Rescue" and "Boon by the Bay"! If that weren't enough, there is a not to be missed BRAND NEW story by the co-creator of Richie Rich, Sid Jacobson and long time Richie Rich artist, Ernie Colon! Plus, a wealth of classic Richie Rich tales digitally re-mastered and re-colored for the first time ever!"
Richie Rich: Welcome To Rich Rescue
104 PG | Full Color | $14.99
Written by: Buddy Scalera, Sid Jacobson & Various
Art by: Marcelo Ferreira, Ernie Colon & Various
Colors by: Dustin Evans
Cover by: Rob Duenas
"Collecting the hit miniseries which saw the triumphant return of Richie Rich after 20 years away from comics! A mix of James Bond and Indiana Jones with the bank account of Donald Trump, Richie Rich is an altruistic adventurer who travels the world helping the less fortunate. Richie Rich is back with all new adventures!"
Richie Rich #4: Yen for the Yeti
28 PG | Full Color | $3.95
"Yen for the Yeti"
Written by: Jason M. Bruns Art by: Marcelo Ferrerira Colors by: Dustin Evans Cover by: Jack Lawrence
"While hiking through the snowy Himalayas, Richie and the gang runs afoul of a group of exotic animal poachers who have captured the elusive Yeti! Vowing to rescue the creature and return it to the wild, Rich Rescue finds itself at odds with an ancient order of ninja-monks sworn to protect the Yeti at all costs…and they've mistaken Rich Rescue for the poachers!"
Richie Rich #3: The Pursuit of Pesos
28 PG | Full Color | $3.95
" Just Desserts Deserts"
Written by: Quin Johnson Art by: James Silvani
While exploring Egypt, Richie and the gang stumble upon an upside down pyramid built into the sand. Traveling into this introverted wonder the Rich Rescue gang come face to face with an army of undead mummies! Richie and the gang race against time to escape the pyramid and prevent a mysterious staff which holds the key to solving the pyramids mystery from falling into the hands of The Stench; a villain whose breath is a weapon in an of itself. Read on and see!
Richie Rich #2: The Pursuit of Pesos
28 PG | Full Color | $3.95
Written by: Buddy Scalera Art by: Marcelo Ferreira
While on a mission in South America, Richie and the gang stumble on a map that leads to a conquistador's long-hidden treasure, but Reggie accidentally triggers an ancient time traveling device, which launches the crew back to the time when the ruins were first built…and dinosaurs ruled the earth!
Written by: Tom DeFalco Art by: Armando Zanker
After losing a bet with Reggie, Richie must hand over Irona to his cousin for an entire day! Reveling in the victory, Reggie orders Irona to see to his every whim, but as the greedy boy will soon discover, you can only push a sentient beings buttons so far before her circuits sizzle.
Written by: Matt Anderson Art by: Amy Mebberson
It's Cadbury's night off, and as a music aficionado, he is spending it where he's most comfortable… at a concert for Lunchmeat, the coolest and hippest new band on the scene, only there will be more than pyrotechnics exploding on the stage tonight.
Written by: Patrick Rills Art by: James Silvani
Check out the latest high tech gadgets created by the Professor for the gang of Rich Rescue!
Richie Rich #1: The Boon Under the Bay
32 PG | Full Color | $3.95
"Welcome to Rich Rescue"
Written by: Brent E. Erwin Art by: Jack Lawrence
Richie and Dollar meet the whole gang at the new Rich Rescue headquarters. Join Richie and the crew as they take a whirl wind tour of this brand new high tech base! This is the place to get your first look at the new Richie Rich and Rich Rescue!
"Boon Under the Bay"
Written by: Bill Williams Art by: Marcelo Ferreira
After learning of a long lost treasure buried deep beneath the waters of the pacific south coast, Richie and the gang investigate, only to learn that there are other interested parties privy to the prizes, including a mysterious enemy and his band of modern day pirates.
"Of Demise and Men"
Written by: Sid Jacobson Art by: Ernie Colon
Join the creator of Richie Rich Sid Jacobson and long time Harvey Comics artist Ernie Colon for a classic tale featuring the original version everyone knows and loves of the poor little rich boy Richie Rich.
"Professor Keanbeans Gadget Corner"
Written by: Brent Patrick Rills Art by: James Silvani
Check out the latest high tech gadgets created by the Professor for the gang of Rich Rescue!
KiZoic Presents: Richie Rich
36 PG | Full Color | $3.95
Written by: Jason M. Burns Art by: Tina
Part James Bond Jr. and part Indiana Jomes with Donald Trump's bank account, Richie Rich is an altruisic adventurer who travels the world helping the less fortunate. Join Richie and the gang on an all new adventure as they face "The Boon Under the Bay!"
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I write for Ain't It Cool News and have been a long time Richie Rich fan…I would love the opportunity to do a review of the book and possibly an interview with the creative team.
I would like to buy a copy of the new Richie Rich comic. Can you help me locate a store or site to do this?
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I'm so glad I checked my deviant art account and went to Jack Lawrence's site because I might never have heard about this until FCBD. No thanks to Newsarama and CBR which I read religiously and have yet to see mention this. Seriously awesome … I also didn't know you guys were doing Kung Fu panda … I'm gonna have to get my LCS to order it.
Just wanted to say thanks so much for producing the new Richie Rich series! For some reason, my comic shop didn't receive the first issue (though I requested it), but they had the Free Comic Book Day issue, and I was ecstatic! Found one issue of RR #1 at another area store, so that was a terrific surprise!
Enjoyed the underwater adventure storyline, and overall, I felt like it did well keeping the characters recognizable by their personalities, and to some extent expressions, while at the same time obviously 100% updated for 2011. Nicely done! It certainly maintained the fun and coy nature of the original series without feeling rehashed. Loved the inclusion of good ole, brilliant and harmlessly mad Professor Keenbean. The only characters that haven't quite gelled for me are Cadbury and Gloria, but with another issue or two, hopefully that will change.
Wanted to say a huge thank you for the Sid Jacobsen and Ernie Colon story, as it was actually the highlight of the issue for me, and I hope there will be more of these in the future.
Looking forward to the next issues!
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Although this may be a great comic, using Richie Rich like this, in this new image, is a massive mistake. You just don't take icons and change their face and how they are drawn. Its just wrong. You should have just made this a new character. A real shame what you did to the Richie Rich brand.
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It all began in 1995, when I got my '93 LX. By '98 it was a bolt-on 11 sec car, driven daily... and by '02 it was a 10 sec. dragstrip-only car thanks to a Jerico DR4 drag racing 4-speed. I had gotten good at rebuilding T5's and the Tremec 3550's but they just don't shift well (and this was before G-force offered gear sets for internal rail transmissions). I've never missed a gear w/ the Jerico, Long V-gate shifter combo and have logged over 200 1/4 mile passes without a rebuild... I've been through a few different motor combinations over the years, starting with a bone-stock 5.0L that transitioned into a showcase for just about every, relatively simple, bolt-on mustang part available at the time. It all started getting out of hand once I was introduced to the world of nitrous oxide. It wasn't until then that I had really gotten into the internals of the stock 5.0L since I had developed a habit of popping head gaskets. Once the stock heads come off, they received a home-porting job via Bill Skaggs (my dad) and we picked up a Cobra intake and did some port work on that as well (I handled that task). Throw into the mix a Griggs tubular K-member setup and we had a daily driven 11 sec. combo. I was out cruising one day and broke an exhaust valve, which took the piston with it. So then it was time to build a new shortblock... I pieced together a rotating assembly to build a 306 combo, along with a set of Edelbrock Perf. RPM heads that were also treated to some porting by my dad. I drove that combo on the street for a year or better, until my clutch exploded while racing an SS Camaro (I was a few cars ahead). We already had the Jerico sitting on the self, waiting for winter time to do the install, but it was time; that is, considering the consequences. The Jerico was ready to test by the beginning of '02. 2002 was a good year, as my father and I spent most every Wed. and Fri. @ Cordova, testing the combination. By the end of '02 it was going 10.oh's but the stock block decided to let go around that same time. It was nice that the bottom end girdle held the two halves of the block together, which saved the rotating assembly. The crank and rods were re-used, transplanted into a FRPP R-block w/ higher compression pistons and a solid roller cam, among other goodies that were added to the mix. That combo was ready to rock at the beginning of '04... just in time to make it to the WFC, only to find that the car had alot of bugs to be worked out. Fast forward to Oct. 2005 and that combo was running consistant mid-9 second ET's w/ a 300hp EFI plate system sandwiched between an un-ported Victor5.0 intake. I got greedy with the tune-up for an attempt at 9.30's and melted the #1 slug. With that, I decided it was time to get a serious combo together which brings us to the current build... a 347cid combo using the same R-block, new crank, rods, and pistons, and a fresh set of CNC ported FRPP Z304 cylinder heads. This new combo made just under 600bhp on an engine dyno and went 9.99 in a 1/4 mile without nitrous. The car has gone 9.20's @ nearly 150mph w/ a 200hp hit of nitrous oxide... the car will eventually run into the 8's w/ more tuning and nitrous. It's been a learning experience and continues as such. I've met many great people along the way, and currently enjoy the company of other auto enthusiasts at www.CentralStreetScene.org
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says ... on Friday, Dec 4 at 11:40 AM
I got a 92 but its only runnin a 11 without NOS.. maybe i will take the dare.. but very nice
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sweet ride dude, you totally have my vote
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Hey Ryan it a nice car hope you win
says ... on Monday, Apr 7 at 10:00 AM
looks good you have our vote
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oh my god that was awesome! you got my vote
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Sweet ride Ryan. you got my vote
says ... on Thursday, Apr 3 at 4:03 PM
Good luck Ryan--my vote goes to you and your car.
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ryan, good luck on the contest. i'v seen your work and the attention to detail is superb! later on........
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Nice ride Ryan. I'd like to make one of your races this year. Good luck with the contest - you have my vote!
says ... on Wednesday, Apr 2 at 9:28 AM
this is a supper cool car and Ryan is a cool guy that show that this a love for this car in the way he keeps it
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Well you have my vote Ryan....the car looks "Great" your many enjoyed hours on the Mustang have sure paid off. Good luck and we'll see you at the track ") Ladylavender
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I can't wait to see that thing run this year. Thanks again for the awesome exuast work Ryan. www.centralstreetscene.org rules!!!!!!!!!!
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Man you still got that. Looks a little faster than high school though. Good to see your still running it. Hope your doing good and stayin out of trouble. See ya man.
says ... on Saturday, Mar 22 at 12:30 AM
very clean well built car alot of time and dedication went into making the car what it is today.
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The Management of Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB), today announced that at the recently held SABMiller (Africa) Marketing, Sales and Distribution Conference in Sandton, South Africa, Maluti Mountain Brewery Beer Sales Department was awarded the Managing Director's Award for the Best Sales Team.
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One statistic cited by the campaign: In 2010, 791 people died in California in crashes in which a driver or motorcycle rider was at or above the blood alcohol limit is 0.08 percent. The age group with the highest percentage of alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes was the 21-to-24 age group.
"On average there is one alcohol impaired driving-related fatality every 51 minutes across America. But this tragic loss of life can be reduced if we get impaired drivers off our roadways," said Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith.
"Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like the 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign reduces alcohol-impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. By joining this statewide wide effort, we will make Santa Clara County's roadways safer for everyone throughout the Labor Day period."
CHP, police and Santa Clara County sheriff deputies will be aggressively looking for impaired drivers during the 18-day crackdown and will arrest anyone they find driving while impaired.
CHP will deploy all available officers during the Labor Day holiday weekend onto freeways and county roads they patrol, officials said about the effort.
"Obviously we want to remind everyone that it is illegal to drive impaired, and we hope the campaign will remind people that if they plan on drinking, to never get behind the wheel," said Sheriff Smith. "But if someone does choose to drive impaired, we will arrest them. No warnings. No excuses."
According to the Avoid the 13 DUI Task Force, violators will face jail time, loss of their driver licenses, or being sentenced to use ignition interlock devices, or breath alcohol ignition detection systems installed on a vehicle's dashboard to prevent exceeding the legal blood-alochol level from driving.


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I am also 25, just had my second daughter on Feb 25th and just switched her from BF to formula. My first was formula-fed because I wasn't able to get her to latch on. My second was doing ok breastfeeding but she would eat 4-7 minutes at a time and want to eat every 15-20 minutes. It was taking so much time away from my 2.5 yr old that she was acting out and the whole thing was stressing me out so much. Also, Bella seemed so gassy and fussy and I was constantly worried it was something I had eaten. I was so stressed and so frustrated that my husband and I made the decision to switch to formula so it would be easier on and better for everyone. We just started her on the formula yesterday, not everyone knows yet, but I KNOW there will be judgement because there was with my first daughter. You just have to tell people that YOU are the Mom and you're doing what is best for you and your baby. Afterall, Mama knows best :) I know it's hard but try not to let others get you down because you really do have to do what's best for you and your situation. It's whatever you're comfortable with. Giving your baby formula is not a bad thing and it's not bad for him. He will be 100% fine. Not everyone who has an opinion has the correct opinion. And unfortunately the people passing judgement now will continue to do so over and over again. You just have to remind them that you're the mom :)
I understand and feel for you. With my first child I went in believing that I would BF her. Unfortunately, she refused. I consulted multiple doctors and nurses and all were stumped . . . the baby just simply wouldn't do it. No matter how much I pumped my body wouldn't produce much milk. So, she quickly became a bottle child. I felt like I was a failure as a mother. Based off everything I had read and had been told to me I believed that my child would now be sickly, not as smart, wouldn't bond, etc. She is now three and I can happily report that none of that came true. She bonded so well that there are times where I feel a crow bar will be required to separate her from me. She is very healthy. And, she is also a smart young girl. What I learned from the entire experience is that what is important is that your baby is given nourishment and love. Whether that nourishment comes out of your nipple or a synthetic nipple isn't important. Don't worry about what other people may say, know in your heart that you are providing for your child and all will work itself out. I know that there were some moments where I turned to people and explained that it isn't easy, although it is natural not every woman's body can do it, and there is a reason there used to be wet nurses. Good luck, you can do it.
Hang in there. You sound like a great mom. I formula fed my daughter and she is a very healthy and smart girl. Breastfeeding just doesn't work out sometimes, you shouldn't feel bad.
Hi. I am planning on BF and supplementing with formula as well and I know exactly what you mean about the critism and backlash. The best thing you can do is just express to the person that you appreciate thier opinion, but you have found something that works for you and your son. And if they keep pushing the issue, then you just have to put your foot down and say "Look, I may be a new mom, but I'm doing what I think is best. And if you really have a problem with it, then you should just stop bringing it up because nothing is going to change." That's pretty much what I had to do with people I work with to get them to stop. Hope everything works out for you and your beautiful baby boy.
Dont worry.... even those that doesnt have kids will tell you what to do. BF is great for your baby's health and for you to recover confidence and great shape too! :). Just don't miss the opportunity to try something that will make you and your baby happy and healthy. Once in a lifetime experience. Good luck and care your baby as your heart tells you :)
Hi sweetie. I completely understand where you are coming from. I also decided at first to only breastfeed and then when it came to it, I actually stopped and started doing formula. Yes many people including family attacked me for this saying that formula is not as safe as breast milk and that my child would better benefit from it as well. Well I use formula and my child is perfectly healthy, we all learn to be a mother from practice and this part of your practice. We are all different and we all have our own choices and opinions. Do not ever doubt yourself, we are all human.
For sure!! I guess I"m a little strange - I pumped exclusively and did not put my daughter on my breast at all - it just wasn't for me, but she was still getting breast milk so I didn't see the big deal. Can you believe when we were still in the hospital the lactation consultant asked me why I was choosing not to put her on my breast? why I was choosing to pump and feed with a bottle? She told me all the nurses in the nursery were trying to figure out what was going through my head!! I told her it wasn't really her business what was going through my head.
My daughter got breast milk exclusively for 6 months - meaning I spent every lunch hour pumping - and getting up an hour before work to pump so she'd have enough milk to get her through daycare that day - no formula at all, and I was still judged! But my little stinker is 9.5 mos. now (and exclusively on formula now) She is happy, healthy, smart - so I must have done something right so far. I'm a first time mommy and have learned - in 9 short months - People will judge no matter what. Honestly, I started telling people it wasn't their business what I did with my boobies! Very mature - I know - but what can ya do?
Hi there :) OMG you are soooo not alone! I have two children, 5years and 2 weeks old. I have never breast fed either of them. I don't bf, because of medications I take. When people start to lecture me about bfing, I try to explain why I made the choice I did. There are two problems with that. One: most people look at me cross eyed, almost angry, as if why in the world would I continue taking these medications, if it interferes with bfing?! and two: I shouldn't have to give them a reason AT ALL. This is MY decision. And a very personal one at that. I beat myself up enough over the fact that I feel like my milk is tainted in some way. GRRR this frustrates me to no end! All I can say, is to keep your head up, and stick to your guns. If someone happens to bring it up as a question, or just conversation, I would simply tell them that they're asking a very personal question, and that your decision is the same, a very personal one. GL! -Amanda
Your right it is alot harder than is seems this is my second baby and i breast fed my first child breast only for 3 months and my new baby is getting breast and bottle. I feed her off both breast and she still acts hungry so end up topping her off with 2 oz. This isn't every feeding though sometimes she gets enough.
I am one of those who were unable to BF. Because of blood loss at birth, my body shut down milk production (when I pumped, I would get a whopping 1/2 an ounce if that) and people STILL judged me on FF. Made me so angry when I would hear "you just didn't try hard enough" and other crap like that. I felt so useless as a mom until my dad finally pulled me aside and said my job as a mother is to feed my child. However that gets done, it just needs to be DONE. So, I learned to ignore people who would judge me for what I had to do. Just wanted to let you know that not being able to BF still doesn't stop people from judging you. It's really annoying.
I completely understand what you are going through! I had my daughter 4 and 1/2 months ago and in the beginning I was all about exclusively breastfeeding. It lasted about 2 weeks once my milk started to come in and then I had to pump and supplement because I wasn't producing enough for her. The lactation consultants weren't able to help me and I was basically on my own. So, I pumped every hour for six weeks straight to get my milk supply up, but it still wasn't enough. People are so quick to judge when they have an easy time and only know one way. They don't realize how immense emotions fly in such a situatin. Don't listen to their comments because ONLY you know whats best for your baby and yourself. You need to take care of you before you can do anything else, and it sounds like you've done just that=0) If anything, you can tell those judgmental ... that your baby is getting enough nutrients that he wouldn't get from breastmilk alone. Thank God for Similac because without it, I don't know where my daughter and I would be today. Good luck!
Since when is it anyone elses business to tell you what's best for your baby? I have 4 children and they have been BF and formula fed and they are all just fine and healthy thanks to God not breastmilk. I agree that BF is best, but you have to do what makes you and your baby happy.
when my daughter was born i was only 18 my husband 22, our parents could not stay out of our business, i was told i couldnt do this or anything without being judged by everyone, on a hot day i just let her lay on the floor with just her diaper on ( it was the middle of july and our AC was broken) my husbands grandmother came in chewing us out and telling me child services was going to take my daughter for her not being dressed. it was heartbreaking i went home and cried, then at that point my husband told me to relax and at that point we both decided that She was our daughter and no one was going to tell us how to raise her. It is hard to ignore your parents and your in-laws and all the family and friends that have children "that know better." Now that my daughter is a year and we have a son then ignoring our families has gotten easier.
He is YOUR son no one elses and you need to raise him how you want to, you may learn that some things are harder then others but if you do it your way then you will have no regrets in the end.
Your the mom, and its your choice and by splitting 1/2 and 1/2 you are giving the kiddo the best of both worlds, and so what their getting BMilk from a bottle its still the same stuff and still good for them. I will say you may be missing out of some of the best bonding "For you only" as the baby sees food coming from whoever is giving them the bottle. It's just a personal closeness that Mommy and Baby can share that noone else can have. But don't feel bad one bit about not BF excusilvely BF is a personal choice that only you can make. And as many healthy babies as their are out there you cant tell me formula is a bad thing.
I personaly do half and half as mine has gotten to be 4mt's and I can't keep up. I also know I don't eat as well as I should and the formula gives me a feeling that they are getting some of the good stuff they may be missing out that I can't give.
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Parenting Perspectives: Advocating is one of the best things you can do for your childSo your child has special needs. You've gone through steps to grieve it, accept it, educate yourself and move forward. But part of moving forward is making the decision of whether you want to become an advocate for your child's cause.
By: Kerri Kava, INFORUM
So your child has special needs. You've gone through steps to grieve it, accept it, educate yourself and move forward.
But part of moving forward is making the decision of whether you want to become an advocate for your child's cause. You have made this decision with your actions, like it or not. Either you are advocating or you are not.
But maybe you aren't ready, or maybe you just need a little encouragement. Maybe there is a surplus of maybes, but I still ask you to let that encouragement be your child. On the fence? Consider exploring these scenarios:
I want to help, but I don't even know where to begin.
If you want to advocate, you must first do some research on your own and decide where your skills are best suited. Discover a local or national chapter for the cause, and learn everything you can about it. Get involved. Find out what they need, and decide if the mission of the organization is something you believe in, and if it's something you can give your time and talents to. We all have talent!
I want to help, but I don't have enough time.
Like any parent, we are all busy, and you may have less support than others, but we can all find time. Put some time on your calendar and choose to make time to advocate.
If you are a working parent, perhaps you take 20 minutes during your lunch hour to make some calls or send some emails or even run an errand for the cause.
I want to help, but there are already plenty of people advocating for this cause. They don't need me.
This might sound true, but think of how expensive research and change really is. Think of what it costs to keep a nonprofit functioning.
They have electricity bills, marketing campaigns and payroll, in addition to major groundbreaking research and federal lobbying to fund.
I want to help, but I don't really have any fundraising or event planning experience.
If your child has a rare disability, like my 4-year-old son, Carter, with Williams syndrome, you should know it's not just about raising money – it's also about awareness.
It might be rare, but it happens – someone close to a family recognizes the signs of a rare syndrome because they were educated by a local awareness initiative.
You might not be able to provide a check for $5,000, but awareness, well, anyone can spread awareness. Yes, even you! You just might save a life.
I want to help, but I don't want to pressure my friends and family to get involved.
I get that. It's not easy asking things of others – especially if it's something you aren't used to doing, well, ever. But, remember you aren't asking for you, you are asking for your child. What wouldn't you do for your child?
And you can't expect others to advocate for your child if you aren't willing to either. It has to start somewhere. Plant the seed.
I want to help, but I have enough on my plate.
There is no shame in knowing when you have too much going on already. After all, we've all been there. Just decide when you want to help, or save up some money to help give a yearly donation to the cause. Or evaluate if there is something you can surrender to advocate. It is a rewarding effort you likely won't regret.
Just a week ago, I helped in the coordination of the local FM Walk for Williams Syndrome Awareness. We raised almost $10,000 and had 170 walkers come out for the event.
Two years ago, had you asked me if that would be possible, I probably would have said, "Not in Fargo, not in a million years!"
I unmistakably see things differently now thanks to Anne Nelson, another WS mom from Fargo. We did it!
I want to pass on to other parents of special needs children out there, it's OK to procrastinate until you are ready, it's OK to be scared, but once you are ready and you take that step, it is valuable on so many levels.
Kerri Kava is the Newspapers in Education coordinator for The Forum. Her 4-year-old son, Carter, lives with Williams syndrome.
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Treatment of Mature and Immature Teratomas in Children
Sacrococcygeal Tumors in Children
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Nonsacrococcygeal Teratomas in Children
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Mature and immature teratomas arise primarily in the sacrococcygeal region of neonates and young children and in the ovaries of pubescent girls. These tumors are also less commonly found in the testicular region of boys younger than 4 years, the mediastinum of adolescents, and other sites.[1-3]Sacrococcygeal Tumors in Children
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The sacrococcygeal region is the primary tumor site for the majority of benign and malignant germ cell tumors (GCTs) diagnosed in neonates, infants, and children younger than 4 years. These tumors occur more often in girls than in boys; ratios of 3:1 to 4:1 have been reported.[4] Sacrococcygeal tumors present in two clinical patterns related to the child's age, tumor location, and likelihood of tumor malignancy. Neonatal tumors present at birth protruding from the sacral site are usually mature or immature teratomas. Among infants and young children, the tumor presents as a palpable mass in the sacropelvic region compressing the bladder or rectum.[1] These pelvic tumors have a greater likelihood of being malignant. An early survey found that the rate of tumor malignancy was 48% for girls and 67% for boys older than 2 months at the time of sacrococcygeal tumor diagnosis, compared with a malignant tumor incidence of 7% for girls and 10% for boys younger than 2 months at the time of diagnosis.[5] The pelvic site of the primary tumor has been reported to be an adverse prognostic factor, which may be due to either delayed diagnosis because it was unappreciated at birth or incomplete resection at the time of original surgery.[5-8]
After successful resection, neonates diagnosed with benign mature and immature teratomas are observed with close follow-up exams and serial serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) determinations for several years to ensure that the expected physiological normalization of AFP levels occurs and to facilitate early detection of tumor relapse.[9] A significant rate of recurrence among these benign tumors has been reported by several groups, ranging from 10% to 21%, with most relapses occurring within 3 years of resection.[4,9-11] While there is no standard follow-up schedule, follow-up should include scans and tumor markers for 3 years. Importantly, 43% to 50% of these recurrent tumors will be malignant and require adjuvant chemotherapy. With early detection, these malignant GCTs can be treated successfully with surgery and chemotherapy (overall survival, 92%).[12] Complete resection of the coccyx is vital to minimize the likelihood of tumor recurrence;[2] however, one study reported that 11 out of 12 patients with microscopic residual benign immature teratoma had no recurrence.[13] Long-term survivors should be monitored for complications of extensive surgery, which include constipation, fecal and urinary incontinence, and psychologically unacceptable cosmetic scars.[14]Nonsacrococcygeal Teratomas in Children
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Mature teratoma and epidermoid cyst in the prepubertal testis are relatively common benign lesions and may be amenable to testis-sparing surgery.[15] Children with mature teratomas, including mature teratomas of the mediastinum, can be treated with surgery and observation with an excellent prognosis.[1,16] In a review of 153 children with nontesticular mature teratoma, the 6-year relapse-free survival for completely resected disease was 96% versus 55% for incomplete resection.[2] Head and neck GCTs in neonates should be cared for by a multidisciplinary team. While most are benign, they do present significant challenges to surgeons. Some tumors develop malignant elements, which may change the treatment strategy.[17]
In infants and young children, immature teratomas have benign clinical behavior if they can be resected.[10,18,19] In a single institution retrospective study, immature teratomas had a mortality rate (16.2%) twice that of yolk sac tumors (7.4%) and reflects the few patients with immature teratomas (unfavorable sites) that could not be resected. Immature teratomas generally do not respond to chemotherapy.[20] In adults, immature teratomas (primarily ovarian) reportedly have an aggressive clinical behavior [21] requiring surgery and chemotherapy. The benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy for children was questioned in a study by the Pediatric Oncology Group and Children's Cancer Group that evaluated the use of surgical resection followed by careful observation for patients with immature teratomas. Surgery alone was curative for most children and adolescents with resected ovarian immature teratoma of any grade, even when elevated levels of serum AFP or microscopic foci of yolk sac tumor were present. The study demonstrated a 3-year event-free survival of 97.8%, 100%, and 80% for patients with ovarian, testicular, and extragonadal tumors, respectively.[22] It is important to emphasize that the number of pediatric patients with residual teratomas and immature teratomas is very small. There may be a role for surgical removal of residual benign lesions.Current Clinical Trials
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with childhood teratoma. The list of clinical trials can be further narrowed by location, drug, intervention, and other criteria.
General information about clinical trials is also available from the NCI Web site.References
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- Rescorla FJ, Sawin RS, Coran AG, et al.: Long-term outcome for infants and children with sacrococcygeal teratoma: a report from the Childrens Cancer Group. J Pediatr Surg 33 (2): 171-6, 1998. [PUBMED Abstract]
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Troopers and personnel from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the Reno Police Department, will be part of the multi-agency motorcade procession on both days as they guide the funeral coach from Walton's Funeral Home to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
Motorists can expect intermittent ramp closures on Interstate 80 at the Keystone Avenue and Sierra Street interchanges as the funeral coach departs Walton's Funeral Home on both days. Also, with the large volume of traffic expected on South Virginia Street near Bishop Manogue High School, we will have additional troopers and personnel from other law enforcement agencies guiding and controlling traffic in the area prior to and immediately following the services each day.
The NHP is asking all attendees to utilize McCabe Drive and park in the adjacent high school parking lot as Bishop Manogue Drive will have limited access that day.
Students attending Bishop Manogue High School will be released at 11 a.m. Monday to allow for more parking for the funeral mass scheduled for 2 p.m.
The preferred route NHP supggests motorists attending the services on either or both days is to proceed southbound on S. Virginia Street and make a right-hand turn onto McCabe Drive. Once the parking area is full officers will block the entrance to McCabe Drive.


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Leading mayoral candidates announce endorsements from Latino elected officials
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County Supervisor Gloria Molina endorsed Wendy Greuel for mayor Friday. Meanwhile, Ed Reyes backed his City Council colleague Eric Garcetti.
The two leading candidates for mayor of Los Angeles released dueling endorsements Friday, each highlighting support from prominent Latino politicians.
Ed Reyes endorsed his L.A. City Council colleague Eric Garcetti. They have served together since 2001.
Reyes issued a statement that said: "For more than a decade, Council member Eric Garcetti has been a strong and independent voice for the people of Los Angeles. He marshaled this city through our most challenging economic times while preserving jobs and saving taxpayers millions of dollars. His experience and strong leadership are what Los Angeles needs."
After that announcement, City Controller and mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel countered with a statement of endorsement from Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina.
"Wendy Greuel will focus on creating jobs, reducing traffic congestion and strengthening our public schools," Molina said.


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Lauren Kramer-Whelan, director of meetings with the Alexandria, Va. — based American Academy of Otolaryngology, says she's "thrilled" at having placed the winning bid of $270,000 on a Washington, D.C. Convention Center package worth $500,000 at the ASAE Foundation's silent auction, held during ASAE's annual meeting in August. This was the largest donation the silent auction has had to date.
Kramer-Whelan said her organization just met at the existing center for a meeting in 2000 and is booked at the new one in 2007. "We had a tentative hold on the space for 2012, and we're going to apply it toward that." She's in the middle of doing her future bookings, and "It just thrilled me to put $270,000 in the 2012 column." Proceeds from the package, which was donated by the Washington Convention and Tourism Corp., go to the ASAE Foundation.


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Does anyone know why instrumental tracks are also called "minus one tracks"?
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"Music Minus One" is a trademark of a company that makes accompaniment tracks. They have been in business since 1950.
Accompaniment tracks that are not made by this company are colloquially referred to as "minus one tracks".
Let me explain this at a more basic level.
Let's say you have a piece of music that has four parts: a vocal part, a piano part, a bass part, and a drum part.
If you then remove one of the parts, you have a three-part arrangement.
Four parts minus one part equals three parts.
Accompaniment tracks are called "minus one" tracks because one part has been subtracted. There is a part that is missing. You use this type of recording because you want to record your own missing part onto it.