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The Nats try to pull off a sweep on Sunday Night Baseball from Turner Field.
This scenario may sound a bit familiar: The Nationals have taken the first two games from a division rival in convincing fashion and now have an opportunity to sweep the series in front of a nationally televised audience. Yes, we've seen this one before. Perhaps the outcome will be different this time around, considering the Nats have had nine previous opportunities to sweep a series and have yet to pull it off.
You couldn't ask for a better pitching matchup for Sunday Night Baseball, with Gio Gonzalez (6-1, 1.98) facing Brandon Beachy (5-2, 1.77). According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it's the first time two pitchers with sub-2.00 ERAs and sub-.200 opponents' batting averages and at least 50 innings pitched have met each other since 1985. Wow.
I'll actually be en route from Washington to Miami for the first portion of the game, the only way I could get down there in time for tomorrow afternoon's Memorial Day game against the Marlins. Until then, enjoy the proceedings and the conversation here as always…
WASHINGTON NATIONALS at ATLANTA BRAVES
Where: Turner Field
Gametime: 8:05 p.m. EDT
Radio: WWXT (92.7 FM), WWXX (94.3 FM), WJFK (106.7 FM), WTEM (980 AM), WFED (1500 AM), XM 89
Weather: Clear, 83 degrees, Wind 8 mph in from RF
LF Steve Lombardozzi
RF Bryce Harper
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
- fast eddie - May 28, 2012 at 1:52 PM
Everything relevant has already been said–I just wanted to be Comment #400.
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Ghost Of Steve M. said… More 2005 trivia, on this evening in 2005, the Nats were 24-25 and then the Nats went on a 15-2 run. May 28, 2012 9:42 AM ___________________________One similarity to 2005 is how good and balanced the entire NL East is this year. In 2005, no NL East teams finished below .500
- ehay2k - May 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM
You'd think a Northwestern championship deserved a tweet from an alum who just happens to be a sportswriter. (I am pretty sure Kilgore tweeted when Syracuse made it to the Final Four of the Solo Red-Cup Stacking tourney.)
- natsfan1a - May 28, 2012 at 1:57 PM
What is there left to say? Well, other than #403.
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM
I just saw the Brewers/DBacks hilights and low-lights.The low-light is provided by Nyjer Morgan. With bases loaded and 1 out, Nyjer hits a grounder to shortstop with the infield drawn in and the shortstop went home for out #2 and the catcher then threw Nyjer out at 1st for the inning ending doubleplay. Nyjer basically jogged to 1st looking behind him at the play at the plate. The announcers bashed him including the fact that Nyjer has NO RBIs this year!
- Faraz Shaikh - May 28, 2012 at 2:17 PM
if anyone finds a video link of Harper's K, please put it here. I wanna see it again.
- UnkyD - May 28, 2012 at 2:21 PM
Tryna be patient…… Where's the new thread?!
- Ghost Of Steve M. - May 28, 2012 at 2:25 PM
How can a guy like Rick Ankiel be super clutch but not clutch? Last night in the 4th inning, Ankiel struck out with bases loaded and no outs.Ankiel is now only 2 for 14 (.143) with RISP and less than 2 outs but is an amazing 6 for 15 (.400) with RISP with 2 outs.Ank has struck out in 6 of his 14 ABs with RISP and less than 2 outs.Ankiel is batting .231 overall in high leverage situations. My theory is that Ankiel gets amped up in the obvious RBI situations and relaxes more when there are 2 outs in the same situations.
- natsfan1a - May 28, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Stupid LiveJournal ate my post. To reiterate, pitching probables for this series look like Zim-Zamb, Jackson-Sanchez, and Wang-Johnson (you just need to behave on that last one, boys ;-)).
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Mark Z. just tweeting a confirmation that Corey Brown is at the ballpark and so is Chad Tracy.
- UnkyD - May 28, 2012 at 2:30 PM
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Ghost Of Steve M. said… How can a guy like Rick Ankiel be super clutch but not clutch? Last night in the 4th inning, Ankiel struck out with bases loaded and no outs.Ankiel is now only 2 for 14 (.143) with RISP and less than 2 outs but is an amazing 6 for 15 (.400) with RISP with 2 outs.Ank has struck out in 6 of his 14 ABs with RISP and less than 2 outs.Ankiel is batting .231 overall in high leverage situations. My theory is that Ankiel gets amped up in the obvious RBI situations and relaxes more when there are 2 outs in the same situations. May 28, 2012 10:25 AM _________________________________It certainly seemed like Ankiel sometimes comes through and its nice to see what the stats look like. Good theory. Just wish he could ONCE lay off of that high heat.
- Faraz Shaikh - May 28, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Ghost, have you looked at matchups? was he facing a righty in all those at bats? my understanding is that he is a weaker hitter against lefties. anyways, either way that's two few at bats to say anything concrete.
- NatsLady - May 28, 2012 at 2:35 PM
The Braves organist is at it again–for the Cards. Too funny!Matthew Kaminski @bravesorganist#Braves vs. #Cards – Coal Miner's Daughter for Lynn
- ehay2k - May 28, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Funny quote from Nyjer "It's about ME" Morgan on his getting caught running slowly to first while he looked back at home plate: "I thought Rick [Weeks, the runner at third] was going to blast him, to tell you the truth. I was looking back to see some action, got caught up looking at the play and that cost me a little bit of speed there."Yes Nyjer, you would really make a good spectator. I am so, so glad you are no longer a National.
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 2:45 PM
ehay2k, thanks for picking that quote. The guy is a clown. It was a force at home! Why would Weeks blast him? Catcher steps on plate and throws to 1st.Nyjer's faithful in Milwaukee are slowly turning on him. Reminds me of what happened on here. I don't think it will turn out well for Nyjer in Milwaukee.
- Faraz Shaikh - May 28, 2012 at 2:47 PM
that sounds like an excuse. Why can't he just admit that he made a mistake?
- mick - May 28, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Niger, Manny, Dukes,100 plus losses, etc the culture of LOSERS is gone, the curse is over!!!The only thing from the past I would love to see/hear would be 25 to 6 to 4 Chicago as the Nats theme song on MASN as it was in 1968 on WTOP for the Senators. lol
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Speaking of Nyjer, his tradee to the Nats Cutter Dykstra is doing well, sort of. I'm reading through the Nats MiLB stats and see Cutter Dykstra had a big day in A ball. The strange thing is that Dykstra was demoted. He is now playing in Hagerstown Low A as he ended the season last year in Potomac High A.
- NatsLady - May 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Marlin's blog "Fish Stripes" predicts the Nats will win 5-2. I appreciate the honesty, but–really? Your own team?Fish Stripeshttp://www.fishstripes.com/2012/5/28/3047913/game-49-washington-nationals-miami-marlins-game-thread-and#storyjump
- baseballswami - May 28, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Finally caught up on last night's game. Didn't know what you were talking about re; the ump – watched it again – yikes. He is a champion for staying in that game. Any Flo news? He has played an awful lot recently after only playing a time or two a week. He also ran the bases last night a lot — his legs may just need a break. Maldonado is a big guy, no? Nats must be pretty tired today, although I am figuring that the trip was not long and they were in a good mood. Who will surprise me today? Or, rather, why does anything surprise me at this point? Go Nats! Go ZNN!
- UnkyD - May 28, 2012 at 3:03 PM
For Corey: get 1 or 2 hits and a walk every day…and never look back…
- mick - May 28, 2012 at 3:04 PM
swami… I bet Nats play good today, where the fatigue catches up will be on Tuesday, I look for a tough game on Tuesday, maybe Wang can carry them? Bryce Harper as the opportunity to do what Ovechkin has failed to do so far In DC and that is become an icon like Jordan in Chicago.this is exciting for all DC and well deserved
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM
From Chase on JFlo:http://www.csnwashington.com/baseball-washington-nationals/nationals-talk/Flores-day-to-day-with-hamstringI hope Lombardozzi is taking some pitches in the bullpen just in case.
- NatsLady - May 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM
mick, right. The adrenalin is probably still pumping. You know I am a big CMW fan, want to see him do great tomorrown and Det for about 3-4 innings in GOOD relief. Roof will be closed so Det should not get too tired.In the meantime, let's get some of those runs for JZ!Changing my pic for today. Remember those in uniform, living and dead.
- NatsLady - May 28, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Mark and Amanda tweeted some pics of the Marlins' stadium. It looks really pretty except for The Thing (which blocks the view of Miami). How about let's NOT light it up!
- mick - May 28, 2012 at 3:18 PM
God Bless you Nats lady. I just spoke with my Uncle a few days ago who is 89 and going strong, he fought and was wounded in Italy. I can not even imagine a young 19 year old today facing what the greatest generation faced back then
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Good news via MarkZ:Jesus Flores says his hamstring feels much better today. Hoping to play tomorrow but will wait to see how it feels.
- hmm... - May 28, 2012 at 3:20 PM
mick – its nyjer. and you know it. shame on you.
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 3:21 PM
Its official. Corey Brown on the roster! Lets do it CB!!!!
- NatsLady - May 28, 2012 at 3:21 PM
Looking at the replay, bottom of the ninth. Hinsky's face when he realizes he has to face ANOTHER lefty–priceless!
- UnkyD - May 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Chase was apparently distracted enough to think Jesus scored a run on that play…by jogging into 2nd? Actually liking that he took himself out there… Didn't look hurt, and I'll bet he could have toughed it out…and possibly wound up on the DL… Good on ya, JFlo!!
- NatsLady - May 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM
mick, my father was in the South Pacific (radio operator).
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Why not get CBrown in against the RH pitcher in place of Ankiel?Lineup: Lombardozzi LF, Harper RF, Zimmerman 3B, LaRoche 1B, Desmond SS, Espinosa 2B, Ankiel CF, Maldonado C, Zimmermann RHP
- waddu eye no - May 28, 2012 at 3:28 PM
saw a lot of the returning kids at the capital reception last nite – after the rainout. the only reason it doesn't completely break your heart is that they've got the best attitudes in the crowd. the humility before the praise they get (and deserve) and love for each other – and country – is breathtaking to see. they're a pretty great generation themselves.anybody in a position to hire someone? call walter reed
- waddu eye no - May 28, 2012 at 3:29 PM
as per nats lady:http://www.fishstripes.com/2012/5/28/3047913/game-49-washington-nationals-miami-marlins-game-thread-and#storyjumpi nominate you for insider foreign press correspondent.
- NatsLady - May 28, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Gonat, I would say because of defense–unfamiliar park. Yes, it's unfamiliar to Ank, but he has a better chance. Another righty tomorrow (Anibal Sanchez) gives Corey Brown opportunity to shag a few flies and see how it plays.
- jeffwx - May 28, 2012 at 3:37 PM
I would think they would not play Lombo since he is the backup catcher. Brown in CF.
- Gonat - May 28, 2012 at 3:38 PM
NatsLady, that's probably what Davey will do. Many managers will get the new HOT call-up right in there. Davey will probably use him as a PH. Ugh
- realdealnats - May 28, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Just got in from Memphis and wow The Energizer Thread is still going…Drew @ 1:27–great post. Great problems to have. Love Rendon but fear injuries throughout his career. Let Rendon force his way into the lineup with a couple seasons injury free before trading valuable pieces, like Espi and Lombo, already in the fold. Seamhead @ 8:09 have always loved Rizzo–especially when he deepened the scouting dept and brought Davey aboard. Now they remind me of Beathard and Gibbs. But seem to get along better. Nats ability to keep plugging in talent when holes open up is noteworthy. And, agreed, looking for more of the same in 2012 draft.Mick @ 11:04–love the reference to Ovechkin. I always post late so don't often get into the back and forth of the threads, unfortunately, but I've said at least twice–and this applies to Joe Seamhead too–hey–let's steal this WS THIS year while we're still young and naive. Before we put too much pressure on ourselves. It does indeed appear to be a perfect storm forming. But it is a marathon…Would also like to end by saying what a cool group this is commenting night in and night out. Insightful, witty, prescient, thorough. For all the inches of copy, there are not many I gloss over. In this sense, this thread is its own perfect storm. Thanks MarkZ! PFB…GYFNGoGo
- mick - May 28, 2012 at 4:50 PM
hmm..I swear, that was a typo, if I offended anyone I apologize!
- mick - May 28, 2012 at 4:51 PM
realdealnats…. TY!
- mick - May 28, 2012 at 4:53 PM
Nats lady: God Bless your Father!


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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Vintage Sheet Dress
I've been collecting vintage sheets for a little while now. I went through them recently and realized, it was time to actually DO something with them. Last summer I planned to make skirts and dresses and quilts. Instead, we moved. SO HAPPY not to be doing that again this summer. So this year, I sew!
The new dress came from this sheet, which I really love. It's funny because I found a flat sheet and a fitted sheet in this pattern and different times and locations. (Isn't it funny how often you find repeats of patterns when looking for vintage sheets? If you've been collecting a while, you know what I mean. Not as much variety 20+ years ago. Which is not necessarily bad. Okay, I'm waffling. . .)
Anyway, I loved that bright pink edge. Then I had the brilliant idea to make that the bottom edge of the dress. No hemming required! I know, I'm a genius. (That, plus I'm lazy. I love shortcuts!)
I used this much of the sheet (I think it was probably a Queen size originally.) I measured and cut the finished length. For the width, I doubled the finish measurement. I hemmed the top edge and sewed one seam up the back. All I had left was the shirring (gathering the bodice).
And here are the end results. It takes a little bit of time to sew all those seams, but I basically finished this dress in one evening. My daughter wore it to church on Sunday and played in it all day. Perfect for a warm, sunny spring day. The fabric is so soft and durable - I also love the thought that because it's a blend, I won't need to iron it. I will probably make more. Especially considering the fact that the whole dress (elastic thread included) cost less than $6. Nice.
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which is to say, fellow humans
Yes you
if you have caught on, like I have caught on..here's what
direct current can become a pain in the azz, alternating current.
Use your own energy, your creative imagination to send shite back up the tube
first be aware, "is this how I am?"
"does this fit with my natural nature?"
feel the subtle difference..takes practice (I am still working on it)
second use discernement,
basically, the same as what I just mentioned but with more force..if it don't fell like it;'s you, correct it, asap..
"no, I didn't mean that".."No..sorry I was confused for a moment"
watch your feelings, "Am I over reacting?"
"Is this how I usually am?"
watch people around you..their eyes and ears and actions..can be THEIR EYES AND EARS AND ACTIONS..any garbag man, any pilot, any person, and they don't even realize it, including..you (awareness and discernment help with that)
Be more forgiving , realizing, people, sometimes, aren't quite themselves. (especially when someone suddenly acts in a way not common to their nature, as you know it)
Try not to be too spooked, they can manipulate any person, and play with time, and nature a bit (this means any sign you see, people create signs, book you might read, and all kinds of stuff)
understand, they are cynical because they have seen us, all of us..our serious issues..it has jaded them, many of them they forgetting they helped create and continue to create those issues
they are not all bad, many of them inspire..but they are "people"..just like us
think of how we are to animals..varying opinions..same thing
our only chance with them is gaining their respect and understanding, also..in creating an alternating current (meditate, empower youself, send energy, tai chi, qi gong, lucid dreaming..do it)
I speak for the winged serpent (I think?) , who was maligned and in prisoned, for simply trying to inform us all of this..long ago
(how do you destroy a character, by doing awful things inthat peron's name and letting innocents believe it was them, so know one would ever want ot listen to them again)
pass it on to anyone you think might, "get it"
this is my level of understanding right now, as I understand it is others
it might be that we will all realize it is our own minds doing this at some point, ourselves, messing with ourselves
on some higher level
but for now, this paradigm works to alleviate stuff for me, as I know it will for others..so use it and share it with anyone it can help, if it helps you.
if you think I am just nuts..just write this off as more Bionic nuts stuff..a paranoid, persecution complexlike, delusion,but if this helps you on any level..


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They are fine
By don'tridemuch
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Comments about Shimano A520 Sport/Touring Road Pedals:
even on the lightest setting they are a little hard to clip in. I think they are fine for the money. They will probably break in and loosen up. I didn't spend alot of money but I think I got what I paid for. I'm happy with them. If I had an expensive bike and rode a lot I would probably buy better ones.
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Fantastic Pedal
By Crazy_2
from Gibbons, Alberta
About Me Avid Cyclist
Just installed these today on my Norco Valance C1, was using an older set of Look pedals but they were a pain to walk in, these work great when clipped in and comfortable to walk around when not. Was concerned they were single side entry but no problems clipping in at all. Currently using my shimano mountain bike shoes, but have a set pair of Giro Empire Shoes on order from a local bike shop, I expect they will be a great combo.Will update after the shoes arrive and I get a few rides in.
Quality pedals
By Traveler
from Durham, NC
Used these pedals before on another bike and loved them. Needed new pedals and these were the obvious choice.
Better pedal contact, yet lightweight.
By George
from Lancaster, PA
This pedal has taken the pressure off a hot spot on my left foot. It provides a wider contact area to the pedal if you are using shoes with recessed cleats.
Great recreational pedal
By Don M
from West Hartford, CT
A great pedal at a great price. I converted to this after getting tired skidding around on my Look road pedal cleats. I do a lot of mtb riding and can now use the same shoes for both. Now what do I do with my look cleats, pedals and shoes??
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Too hard to clip in at night
By Alan
from Kentucky
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I had to return these pedals. This was my first clipless pedal for my new flat-bar road bike, and it almost made me go back to safe platform pedals. I didn't notice there was a difference in road and MTB pedals; I'm on a steep learning curve after 18 years of platform pedals and toe straps. I do most of my riding at night and found out real fast that these pedals wouldn't work for my riding style. They naturally "hang" upside down and it was impossible for me to click-in the second pedal because I couldn't see whether it was upside down or right side up. That is unless there was a nearby street lamp or a full moon. I rode around in circles trying to clip-in that second pedal to no avail. I finally lost balance and fell hard, twice. Now I have a nasty bruise down one leg to remind me what a mistake I made. Also, they were too hard to click out of even at the weakest spring setting. I just couldn't make them work for me.
A Practical Pedal
By Juan
from Mpls, MN
I ride a recumbent bike and I find that this pedal is easy to get into and out of. When I need to get into them they are always facing me. It may not be an extremely light pedal,although it is relatively light, but that is a good compromise considering the strength & durability in my opinion. I have about 500 mi on these and I made a good buying decision. And contrary to some reviews, my pair are not overly tight in the bearings.
Like my new pedals
By Roadrunner
from Perkasie, PA
Purchased the pedals for my Nashbar CR-2 Road Bike. A nice choice for my new bike. I now have 250 miles on the pedals, no problems! I recommend them for road bikes.
Pretty good
By npok
from Hudson Valley NY
Much better for a road bike than the little double-sided mtn bike pedals I had on previously, but still a few "hot spots". I think I'll get used to them and like them so far.
Function at a reasonable price
By Charlie of St. Louis
from St. Louis
While I prefer the double sided pedals to these single sided ones, they do the job they were built for without flaw.
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition in which a person is often worried or anxious about many things and finds it hard to control this anxiety .
GAD; Anxiety disorder
The cause of GAD is unknown. Genes may play a role. Stress may also contribute to the development of GAD.
GAD is a common condition, affecting about 3% of people. Anyone can develop this disorder, even children. GAD occurs more often in women than in men.
The main symptom is frequent worry or tension for at least six months, even when there is little or no clear cause. Worries seem to float from one problem to another. Problems may involve family, other relationships, work, school, money, and health.
Even when aware that worries or fears are stronger than appropriate for the situation, a person with GAD still has difficulty controlling them.
Other symptoms of GAD include:
Other physical symptoms may also be present. These can include muscle tension, upset stomach, sweating, or difficulty breathing.
There is no test that can make a diagnosis of GAD. The diagnosis is based on your answers to questions about the symptoms of GAD. Your health care provider will ask about these symptoms, and will likely ask you about other aspects of your mental and physical health. A physical exam or laboratory tests may be done to rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms.
The goal of treatment is to help you feel better and function well in daily life. In less severe cases, talk therapy or medication alone can be helpful. In more severe cases, a combination of these may work best.
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Many types of talk therapy may be helpful for GAD. One common and effective talk therapy is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT can help you understand the relationship between your thoughts, your behaviors, and your symptoms. Often CBT involves a set number of visits. During CBT you can learn how to:
Medicines can also be an important part of treatment. Once you start them, do not stop taking them without talking with your health care provider. Commonly prescribed medicines for GAD include antidepressants and benzodiazepines.
Other than taking medicine and going to therapy, you can help yourself get better by:
You can ease the stress of having GAD by joining a support group. Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone.
Support groups are usually not a good substitute for talk therapy or medication, but can be a helpful addition.
How well a person does depends on how severe the condition is. In some cases, GAD is long-term and is difficult to treat. Most patients, though, get better with medicine and/or talk therapy.
Depression and substance abuse may occur with an anxiety disorder.
Call your health care provider if you frequently worry or feel anxious, especially if it interferes with your daily activities.
American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 5th ed. Arlington, Va: American Psychiatric Publishing. 2013.
Hoyer J. Psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder: don't worry, it works! Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2009;32:629-640.
Pollack MH, Kinrys G, Delong H, Vasconcelos e Sá D, Simon NM. The pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders. In: Stern TA, Rosenbaum JF, Fava M, et al., eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Mosby; 2008:chap 41.
Taylor CT, Pollack MH, LeBeau RT, Simon NM. Anxiety disorders: panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. In: Stern TA, Rosenbaum JF, Fava M, et al., eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Mosby; 2008:chap 32.
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Loved ones of 86 former Kuakini residents floated purple orchids in glass basins filled with water and offered prayers to honor and remember the residents on May 23. Some shared photos, which were displayed on tables in the front of the auditorium.
Chaplain Gail Leong from Pacific Health Ministry presented a litany of remembrance and talked about seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary and the importance of love. Hosted by Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc. (KGC), the memorial service also served as a way to provide closure for residents in KGC's Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Kuakini Home.
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Galatasaray say they would be powerless to prevent Wesley Sneijder leaving if they receive an offer of €20million.
Wesley Sneijder remains haunted by Holland's loss to Spain in the World Cup final ahead of their meeting on Friday.
Roberto Mancini is looking for a big performance from former Jose Mourinho charges Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder.
Wesley Sneijder believes inside knowledge on how Jose Mourinho works will aid Galatasaray in their clash with Chelsea.
Wesley Sneijder says he has 'no reason to leave' Galatasaray and plans to continue ignoring speculative exit stories.
Wesley Sneijder is unaware of any interest in his services as exit speculation builds again ahead of the January window.
Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim has been sacked after being voted out by the club's board of directors on Tuesday.
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Louis van Gaal has stressed there is a role for Wesley Sneijder despite making Robin van Persie the new Holland captain.
Wesley Sneijder wants Holland to give manager Louis van Gaal the perfect send-off next year by winning the World Cup.
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Wesley Sneijder says Galatasaray will chase victory when they take on Real Madrid in the Bernabeu on Wednesday night.
Wesley Sneijder thinks Jose Mourinho may still be at Real Madrid next season.
Wesley Sneijder says he will be going up against his 'second father' when Galatasaray face Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid.
Wesley Sneijder is expected to miss Holland's qualifier against Romania on Tuesday after being injured against Estonia.
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It is evident, based on recent news and talks with mil/aero industry vendors, that an ever-increasing number of U.S. owned and operated businesses are selling mechanical, electrical, and electronic components and systems to key Chinese corporations for use in commercial aircraft.
BBC News has reported that some of the biggest names in aerospace—General Electric, Honeywell, and Rockwell Collins, to name a few—are actively seeking (and perhaps delivering on) contracts with key Chinese aerospace companies and aircraft manufacturers. Such contracts doubtless help the U.S. economy—increasing sales, revenues, and profits and, of course, keeping Americans employed. Will these short-term benefits have long-term costs, however?
One mil/aero vendor with whom I spoke this month mentioned that International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) aren't an issue, the regulations don't apply to parts and components being employed in commercial aircraft in China. If that is true, it is more than a little concerning.
In February 2010, China debuted its first China-made commercial airplane, as well as its first amphibious plane. Two months later, in April 2010, China unveiled four Chinese-made "shock and awe" jetfighters. Offering high maneuverability and low cost, the aircraft are being adopted by China's air force and being marketed to military organizations all over the world. In fact, China not only sells aircraft to Pakistan, but also partners with Pakistan on aerospace developments.
Video of Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder Arriving at Farnborough Airshow 2010
It was revealed this month that China and Pakistan are collaborating to launch a space communications satellite next year, and the two countries signed an agreement to build two nuclear reactors (specifically, 300MWe Pressurized Water Reactors). Further, at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, China and Pakistan marketed their jointly developed Chengdu JF-17 Thunder multi-role, combat aircraft. The China-Pakistan joint venture is targeting the new jetfighter at a long list of potential customers, including Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Congo, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Turkey, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. It is also being reported that the two countries are keeping aircraft prices and manufacturing costs low by soliciting components and systems from virtually all areas of the globe; the JF-17's turbofan is said to come from a Russian supplier, in fact.
Are parts/components, systems, and technologies acquired for China's commercial aircraft helping fuel (or even directly fueling) advances in military aircraft? This geek knows one thing is for certain, China is a growing force in aerospace—both commercial and military.


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Abhay Gupta MD, FACS
About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
Since I first started practice many years ago, my philosophy has always been to provide each patient with the finest personalized care, while creating beautiful, natural results that turn dreams into reality. I grew up in a family of surgeons. My parents are both surgeons. My sister is a surgeon. My aunts, uncles and cousins are surgeons. I learned early on in my medical career that practicing medicine is a privilege that is not to be taken lightly. It is my duty as a physician and surgeon to provide the best and most up-to-date medical care possible when treating my patients, to the best of my ability. I swore an oath to do this the day I graduated from medical school and I continue to honor that oath today. I understand how difficult it can be choosing a surgeon to trust with your medical care. That is why I treat every single one of my patients as if they were a member of my own family, with the honesty, care and compassion that they deserve.
Unlike some surgeons who are only trained in one particular procedure and apply it to everyone, I am a fully trained and qualified plastic surgeon with a variety of procedures that you can choose from. Together, after a full discussion of each option, we will pick the option that best fulfills your expectations.
Practice Specialization
Gupta Plastic Surgery is a full service plastic surgery practice devoted to rejuvenating and enhancing your natural beauty using state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, natural results that make you look and feel better. Some of the procedures we offer include:
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Body Lift
Botox Injections
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Breast Cancer Reconstruction
Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
Brow and Forehead Lift
Chemical Peels
Dermal Fillers (Juvederm ,Restylane, Radiesse)
Facelift, Necklift
Facial Implants
Fat Transplantation
Male Breast Reduction
Otoplasty (Ear Tuck)
Post-Weight Loss Surgery
Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Medical Skin Care
Thigh Lift
Background & Certification
Board Certification
I am Board Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and have been since 1999. Board Certification means the physician has graduated from an accredited medical school, completed at least five years of additional Plastic Surgery residency training, practiced plastic surgery for two years and then passed a series of comprehensive written and oral examinations.
Professional Background
I graduated with my degree in medicine from the University of Western Ontario in my home country of Canada. After completing residency training in general surgery and then plastic surgery, I completed two more years of highly-specialized subspecialty fellowship training. I first completed a year of training in microsurgical cancer reconstruction at the internationally renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. I then completed another year of advanced aesthetic surgery and breast surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Florida.
Following my advanced fellowship training, I was hired to the faculty of the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio as an Assistant Professor of Surgery. During my three years of practice in San Antonio, I served as the Chief of Breast Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery and was the associate program director for the plastic surgery residency program. There I trained other surgeons in the highly specialized art and skill of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Teaching Appointments
Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California San Diego Department of Plastic Surgery.
Publications and Presentations
Full CV available upon request.
Awards & Honors
American Medical Association - Physician's Recognition Award.
American Registry Patient's Choice Award.
Americas Top Doctors
Best Doctors in America
Who'sWho® in the World.
Who'sWho® in America.
Who'sWho® in Medicine and Health Care.
Who'sWho® in Science and Engineering.
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Hospital Affiliations
Inland Valley Medical Center
Palomar Medical Center
Pomerado Hospital
Rady Children's Hospital
Rancho Springs Medical Center
Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Tri-City Medical Center
Center for Surgery of Encinitas
Poway Surgery Center
Rancho Bernardo Surgery Center
Temecula Valley Day Surgery Center
Temecula, California
Society Memberships
American College of Surgeons.
American Medical Association.
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery, 2002 – 2005.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Your Consultation
From the moment they walk in the door, my patients can relax and enjoy the spa-inspired décor of my new office, which features calming colors and soothing waterfalls. The experience of comfort and personalized care is extended into every visit, where the patient's needs are always at the forefront of care. During my eleven years of practice, my approach has always been to sit down with each patient and first make them feel comfortable. You are never going to feel rushed. My typical consultation can take between 45 minutes and one hour. I talk to the each patient about all treatment options in detail to their satisfaction. I will review multiple before and after photos to help visualize the anticipated results. We will then come up with a decision together to pick the safest, most reliable procedure to meet your expectations and desires.
Staff & Facilities
Payment Options
Most reconstructive surgery is covered by medical insurance companies, either partially or in full. On the other hand, cosmetic surgery is not covered by any insurance companies. It is your insurance company – not the surgeon – who decides if a procedure is cosmetic or reconstructive in nature, and thus whether or not it is covered. Of course, any decision made by the insurance company can be appealed, but this is not always successful. To help avoid any surprises or disappointment, Dr. Gupta recommends that each patient first review their medical insurance contract or contact their insurance company to determine whether or not a particular procedure is a covered benefit under their plan. Dr. Gupta assists his patients as much as possible in obtaining insurance coverage for their surgical procedure if it is medically indicated.
We accept cash, checks, all major credit cards including VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and offer multiple financing and payment plan options from reputable companies such as Care Credit, Surgery Loans and Chase Health. You can finance a portion or 100% of your cosmetic procedure with no upfront cost, no application fees, no annual fees and no pre-payment penalties. Application is a simple online process in the comfort of your own home or you can apply in our office after your initial consultation.
Abhay Gupta MD, FACS
10672 Wexford Street, Suite 275,
San Diego, CA, 92131, US


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Take 3: Python, ISP, IoC, and OCP need a fundamental rethink.
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March 22nd, 2005, 01:01 PM #1
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What else do you read??
You and I all love the Pellinor Books but what else do you guys read. Care to recommend any, preferably with similar style to Pellinor series.
March 22nd, 2005, 05:11 PM #2
It's probably a bit cheeky for me to butt in here, since I'm not quite a reader. I guess you must have read Garth Nix's books, Kibeth! I like them too. You've probably read most of these already, but here we go... A big influence on the Pellinor books, besides Tolkien, is Ursula le Guin's Earthsea quintet. I've stolen quite a lot from le Guin, and Cadvan is rather like Ged (though I hope he's not a carbon copy - I take my cue from Ezra Pound, a poet I like a lot, who said that great writers don't borrow, they steal )
Less obviously, I really like writers like Alan Garner (The Owl Service, Red Shift &c) and David Almond, although they write very different kinds of books, not quite secondary reality like the Pellinor books. I think that their writing, which is just so good, and often so moving and poetic, gives me something to aim for. And then, to shift to left field a bit, I think my prose ambitions come from books like Jane Austen's (who just has the best style and writes brilliant dialogue) and Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights (I'd like to write a fantasy book like WH one day - what a romance that is! - but I have to finish the Pellinor ones first). But that's probably enough from me...
March 23rd, 2005, 12:55 AM #3
well.. where to begin? I absolutely loved the Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass, it's very Tolkienish, quite epic seeing as there are 6 books (though i thought the first 3 were the Axis Trilogy, it might be different overseas) all hovering around the 500 page mark, it's got romance, betrayal, battles and mysterious powers, it's all there, also, i loved Threshold by Douglass as well. Storm Constantine is quite good too, i'm in the middle of reading one of her series, it starts with Sea Dragon Heir, (i forget the names of the rest ). Eragon by Chritopher Paolini is ok, not the best book I've ever read... but hey, i was a good attempt by a 15 year old, it's been described as "Star Wars in Middle Earth" which is fairly accurate. And of course, i have to mention Harry Potter, it's not very Gift/ Riddle like, but, i felt compelled to mention my other obsession... "only" 114 days to go... sigh. There was another quest type fantasy i just thought of. It's called the Ropemaker (?) or something, i forget who wrote it but it was enjoyable.
BTW, i've also read the Old Kingdom Trilogy by Garth Nix, and recomend them, but as Kibeth has probably already read them...... .
I've also enjoyed a fair bit of John Marsden in my day (it's not fantasy or sf, but it's great anyway), my favs were Winter and (of course) The Tomorrow Series, if you haven't read or heard abput the Tomorrow Series, you have been living under a rock, so go get them! Z for Zachariah was also really good. ummm, LotR...duh. A Journey to Distant Mountains by Jill Dobson, also recomemdable.
i think that's about it from me. (you hope )
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March 23rd, 2005, 04:45 AM #4
i read a lot especially fantasy garth nix, and ursula le guin are recent favs (i did not see the similarity till you mentioned it alison there are a few similarities but Cadvan is much more charming and as i imagine them Cadvan is younger looking and quite a bit sexier(heee heee hee))
tamora pierce has been a fav of mine for years as has phillip pullman (the sally lockhart quartet is fab if you haven't read them!) but i also have my hopeless romantic side so Jane Eyre has to be one of the best books i have ever read and Maya Angelou is always great. "By The River Piedra I sat Down and Wept" by Paolo Cohelo is amazing i re read it so much i just love it. eragon the gift and Lian Hearn's Otori trillogy are my most recent reads. at the mo i have gone back to Ann Rice's vampire chronicles with Blackwood Farm, also dipping into Anna Karenina for my romantic self!
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I'd definately recommend George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice & Fire' series. There's seven books in all, but only the first three are out at the moment. The writing is totally addictive, the plot original and complex, and the characters very intriguing. If you like 'realistic' fantasy you'd probably like them; they're very medievally and I think one of the many plotlines is an allegory of England's War of the Roses (pre-Tudor). Fantastic books, in my opinion.
March 24th, 2005, 03:43 AM #6
yeah my brother is totally hooked on them i haven't got round to reading them yet but i might have to nick them off him
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Ursula le Guin's Earthsea quintet- not read the books but i watched a program on t.v over easter called Earthsea and the main character was ged so am guessin this was adapted from the books. it was quite gd but i imagine the books were way better... lets not go into the harry potter movies OMG all i can say is the books were a million times better and after seein the first movie i've made a point of not watchin the rest. soz thats enough of my ranting for now
April 1st, 2005, 06:13 PM #8
heh more books to read (a avoid doing that assingment and HW over). ok these are some of the authors i have enjoyed over the years and are well worth reading (excluding authors already mentioned)
Britain, Kirsten (http://www.kristenbritain.com/)
Lackey, Mercedes (http://www.mercedeslackey.com/)
Harding, Traci (http://www.voyageronline.com.au/traciharding/)
Takabayashi, Tomo (if you can find any of her stuff in english)
Hamilton, Laurell K. (http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/) - some of her stand alone books were excellent
Hobb, Robin (http://www.robinhobb.com/)
Carroll, Jenny aka. Carbot, Meg (http://www.jennycarroll.com/)
Wrede, Patricia C.
nothing else jumps into my mind ATM (evil sleep deprevation) but these are all very good writers
SLast edited by Seira; April 1st, 2005 at 06:24 PM. Reason: had some coffee and remembered some more authors
April 1st, 2005, 07:21 PM #9
If you haven't read the Earthsea quintent, Merewen, you might really like it. They're wonderful books, and Le Guin is a great writer. There are also some Earthsea short stories she put out not long ago, which are worth a look. But so is anything by her!
There's a not so well known writer who's in my book a bit of a genius called Russell Hoban. He often very dark and sometimes very difficult, but simply amazing. He's one of those unclassificable writers, his books are always of realities that are slightly askew from ours. His most famous book is probably RIDDLEY WALKER, but THE LION OF BOAZ-JACHIN AND JACHIN-BOAZ is one of the most beautiful books I've read, and well worth a look.
April 2nd, 2005, 06:47 AM #10
definitely read the earthsea books they are so much better than the t.v. thing Ursula le Guin hates that adaptation herself the really didn't do the books a lot of justice, they have so much more richness, i am so glad i read the books before i saw that.
April 2nd, 2005, 07:22 AM #11
I'm watching the Earthsea TV adaption right now, it's on Hallmark, the american accents are distracting for some reason. That girl, no idea what her name is (i now know it's Tenar) was in Smallville and HEY it's Isabella Rossellini, she was in the Merlan TV movie thing. It's not really grabbing me at the moment, i probably should read the books seeing as you guys keep pimping them . Unfortunately i only saw part two, i'm going to watch part 1 tomorrow (ahh the many wonders of Pay TV). I've decided i will read the books, i didn't mind the movie (even if it was overly corny, with a little bad acting thrown in) the story seems interesting.
It's strange, because i read a book with a character called Boaz (Threshold) ,so whenever people mention that BOAZ-JOACHIM (however it's spelt) i always think of that book. It's always weird when characters in different books have the same name, the characteres will always cross over in my mind.Last edited by Gemini; April 2nd, 2005 at 08:35 AM.
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Hey Gemini, I'm also convinced into readin the earthsea books
They're pretty persuasive on this site ehh
April 3rd, 2005, 12:42 PM #13
I will read Earthsea, even though i know how it ends ... 'Sparrowhawk'? counldn't she come up with a better name? It's just so.... boring. I'm also going to read 'Gifts', ahh yes the cause of all this buisness leading to "The Naming". It's funny i just read an excerpt, it was extremely vauge, but they were also talking about 'the gift', in a way that makes it seem similar to our own Alison's 'gifts' in Gift and Riddle.
omg.... it's 3 am, i am going to die... need sleep, must go bedsv./xvxc?<go ikk
sorry fell asleep on the keyboard there...
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Want to second Alison's recommendation of Alan Garner, specially the book 'Red Shift'.
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18 Jul, 2011
'Shades On'
'I'd agreed to see the Alexander McQueen show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.' Day off in New York City for Willie.
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15 Jul, 2011
'Love This Town.'
'It was a beautiful night and I enjoyed strolling, people-watching, window shopping.' Willie has a day off in New York.
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06 Jul, 2011
'Beautys Luncheonette'
'The booths, the counter, the old boy on the stool with his gruff greeting...' Willie discovers a special food establishment.
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05 Jul, 2011
'Soldier Field is a great-looking stadium and sits right in the centre of the city.' Willie in Chicago.
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21 Nov, 2006
Travel day, Melbourne - Auckland.
Within the bands entourage (certainly by comparison to the crews clockwork scheduling) travel departure times are often a little loose. This morning was especially so, due to three contradictory memos which had been emailed out last night and this morning.
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20 Oct, 2006
There was a 6.30pm conference call arranged between Bono (Dublin), The Edge (Los Angeles), Steve Matthews (London) and myself (also London) to blow the cobwebs off our brains and discuss the reincarnation of the Vertigo Tour.
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15 Mar, 2006
I was planning on resurrecting the tour diary today, being the day we were scheduled to fly to Auckland for the load-in tomorrow. However, its now old news that the remainder of the tour dates have been postponed, so Im not going anywhere further than the corner cafe. Its been a very weird week indeed - much akin to driving into a wall.
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Volleyball Dream Team: Seacoast teams once again made some noise
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
DOVER — Few, if any, area sports can match the continued success enjoyed by Seacoast volleyball teams, and 2012 was another example of that success.
Spaulding lost in the D-I first round, while Somersworth fell in the D-II quarters, as did PCA in D-III. Player of the year
MOLLY WOTTON Coach of the year
KRISTIE HOLTZ THE TEAM Hitters
"She was a leader on the court, a solid, consistent, all-around player with both great defensive and offensive skills, and our go-to player," said coach Holtz. Setters
ABBY HARTE Liberos
MARIA CHRISOM High Honorable Mention
HEIDI CLOUTIER, Nute — She was named D-III Second Team All-State. The junior middle hitter had 155 kills, 62 blocks and 49 aces. LEXI STRONG, Somersworth — The junior libero had 243 digs and surpassed 500 career digs. She was honorable mention in Division II. REGINA MASTROBATTISTA, St. Thomas — The senior outside hitter had 189 digs and 98 kills and was named D-II Second Team All-State. EMMA EASLER, Coe-Brown — The sophomore middle hitter had 120 kills and 68 blocks and was named D-II Second Team All-State. EMILY WHITNEY, Portsmouth — Senior libero was three-year varsity player and named D-II All-State Second Team. Honorable mention
COE-BROWN — Debbie Peabody; |