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Breeze through pattern modifications for bodices, collars, closures and sleeves with fashion designer Sarah Holden. Turn a basic blouse pattern into a template you can use to create a wardrobe of custom-fit garments. Modify the length and shape of hems, reimagine garment silhouettes, create any style of yoke and manipulate bust darts to unlock new looks. Bring your garments together in flawless fashion as you learn to add facings, keyhole closures and hidden button plackets. Add boutique appeal to your patterns with cowl, tie-neck and flat-falling collars. Adjust sleeve length and fullness, and create sophisticated ribbon-ruched sleeves and elegant bell sleeves. Build the blouses and tops you've been looking for starting with a single commercial pattern.
Meet your instructor, designer Sarah Holden, and learn more about the pattern she'll be using as a foundation for building a sloper and design variations. Follow along with McCall's M6649 -- included with your class purchase -- or choose your own favorite blouse pattern to build upon. Then dive right into taking essential measurements and testing the fit with a muslin.
Quickly turn your commercial pattern into a sloper with Sarah's guidance. You'll trace off the tissue pieces onto sturdier paper, remove the seam allowances and transfer the markings, making adjustments according to your own measurements as you go. Sarah will show you how to true up the front, back and sleeve pieces and transfer the dart bulk. If your pattern has a back yoke, you'll see how to combine it with the back piece. You'll make a second muslin that can serve as your model for future projects, and create master pattern pieces using poster board or oak tag.
Now that you have a master pattern, it's time to start designing! Lengthen or shorten your hem, or give it a sweet curve. Add fullness evenly around the bodice without compromising the fit. Create front and back yokes, or a combined yoke that eliminates the shoulder seam (perfect for lace!). Move the bust dart or transform it into gathers at the yoke, shoulder or center front. Sarah shows you how!
Customize your blouse with pretty closures. Add a facing at the neckline and turn it into a closure, or create a keyhole closure for a high neckline. A hidden button placket will give your garment a smooth finish, and it's easier to create than you might think.
Sara shows a variety of collars you can try: cowl, tie-neck and flat-falling (or Peter Pan). Using your sloper, they're simple to draft, and you can choose from several ways to attach them for a smooth finish.
Alter your sleeves to suit your style. Changing the length is easy, even on cap sleeves. You can add fullness or make your sleeve more slender. You can even go sleeveless or try an elegant bell sleeve. Sarah's ribbon-ruching technique is so clever, you might want to make a blouse just to try it out!
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BELOIT - Ryan Bush netted the night's first 12 points to stake Salem out to an early lead it would never relinquish Friday at West Branch, as the Quakers pulled away from the Warriors down the stretch and secured a 72-51 victory.
Bush recorded a game-high 31 points to lead the way for the Quakers (2-0).
"I felt it was a good overall team effort - we did a good job inside and our perimeter players pushed the ball," interim head coach George Spack said. "Certainly Ryan Bush was explosive for us tonight. He got us out to a great start, but I thought Max Wolfgang did a great job on their big guy as well. It was a great team effort I couldn't be more pleased."
West Branch head coach Sellaroli said Bush frustrated his squad for much of the night.
"We knew going in they were a good team and they played really well," Sellaroli said. "Bush was outstanding. We tried to throw everything at hime and it didn't matter. He's such a good player and he makes everybody around him that much better"
Wolfgang poured in 11 points of his own, but it was his work on the defensive end that perhaps made the biggest impact. West Branch big man Jacob Griffith was held scoreless.
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SALEM SCORING: Ryan Bush 13-3-31, Austin Frank 1-0-2, Mike Madison 1-0-2, Zack Wukotich 2-0-4, Brendan Webb 2-0-4, Zach Economous 1-0-3, Max Wolfgang 3-5-11, Eric Madison 0-2-2, Anthony Shivers 6-1-13.
WEST BRANCH SCORING: Jarian Thomas 1-1-3, Beau Taylor 3-0-6, Kolton Kitzmiller 3-0-8, Drake Lohnes 2-1-5, Troy James 1-0-2, Mark Schqingle 1-1-3, Dustin Greenawalt 2-0-5, Kip DeShields 6-3-17, Zack Mucklo 1-0-2, Matt Meiter 0-2-2. TEAM TOTALS: 19, 8-14, 51.
THREE POINTERS: Salem 3 (Bush 2, Economous), West Branch 5 (Kitzmiller 2, DeShields 2, Greenawalt).
Both teams make use use of an offensive attack that emphasizes pushing the basketball down the court, but Sellaroli and West Branch opted to try and limit the Quakers' possessions by slowing things down.
"We knew they were in up-tempo team and we really didn't want to get them into too much of a running game," Sellaroli said. "We thought if we could limit some of their touches it would limit some of their breaks, but they did a nice job of getting the ball out. Even when they got into half-court sets, they got the ball inside and scored."
Salem forced several turnovers through the first two quarters.
"I would say the biggest difference between last year and this year is the commitment to defense we've talked about for a couple of years," Spack said. "It's been a slow process but I think they're buying into it and I and you saw some of the results tonight."
Back-to-back baskets by Kip DeShields brought the home crowd to life and the score to within three for the Warriors in the first frame, but the Quakers managed to push the lead back to six before the first quarter concluded.
"We are asking a lot of Kip," Sellaroli said. "He's got to rebound, he's got to guard a big guy and at times he's got to help on the perimeter, so he's got a lot of things to do."
Deshields finished the evening with 17 points.
As the second quarter ensued, the up-tempo style of play continued, and Salem took a 10-point lead into half-time.
The Quakers opened second half opened with a 9-5 run, but it was the patience and experience that Salem displayed in spreading the floor instead of pushing the basketball that keyed the rally.
"We were trying to score in transition but if we didn't have anything we brought it out, spread the court and made them chase us by keeping the ball moving," Spack said. "Quite frankly that's part of the learning process. We haven't had very many situations over the past couple of years where we've had a comfortable lead and had to do that. It helps to be in that situation and learn that in a game situation."
Salem kept coming after another West Branch timeout, rattling off another 6-2 run that culminated with a Bush dunk, making the score 51-33.
West Branch cut the defifict to 15 with a 7-4 run to end the quarter.
"I thought we played hard but we couldn't match their intensity," Sellaroli said. "Their experience showed somewhat tonight they're very athletic."
The Quakers rattled off eight straight points, four of them coming from Max Wolfgang to start the final frame to push their lead to 23. Salem led by as many as 25.
Anthony Shivers also reached double figures for Salem, notching 13 points and adding 12 rebounds.
After dropping two to West Branch last year, the Quakers were eager to take game on from them this year.
"It's a great rivalry I really appreciate our fans support," Spack said. "We have to continue to stay hungry we have to come to practice every day and try to get better every day, but they have that commitment."
West Branch won the jayvee game 66-47. Luke Wallbrown and Dustin Greenawalt paced the Warriors with 11 points each. Mike Popa led Salem with 16.
Salem (2-0, 1-0 NBC) travels to Struthers to take on the Wildcats on Tuesday while West Branch (1-2, 0-1 NBC) will play at Canfield.

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Show, do not tell. That is the most basic yet most effective lesson an author could discover. As online marketers put more emphasis on material that narrates, we have to keep in mind that old writing adage– although it's much easier stated compared to done.
Fortunately, today's marketing experts are utilizing video to put the focus on showing. Video is the ideal layout for rapidly getting active audiences' focus. It makes it possible for strong storytelling in a short but remarkable format that visitors can take pleasure in– as well as online marketers can determine.
Getting hold of the focus of prospective clients is more important compared to ever before in a world where purchasers do a lot of their very own research online before ever before getting in touch with a vendor. We need to buy USA Youtube views cut through the noise and engage our potential customers with content that delights, inspires, as well as informs them regarding just what we do as well as which we are, consisting of the culture of our business.
Facts inform, however tales market, as they claim. There is no much better medium than video clip for storytelling.
Up up until lately, most online marketers have utilized video clip moderately as a method to improve their internet site, yet very few have bought it tactically as a way to enhance the outcomes of advertising and marketing and also sales programs. That will change.
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Right here's just what to expect from video clip advertising and marketing in 2015.
1. The play button will take center stage as one of the most compelling telephone call to action on the internet
Just how do we understand that audiences choose video content over other layouts? We have the information to prove it. Survey after survey assists it.
Some 65 % of customers watch greater than three-quarters of an offered video clip, baseding on Invodo. Any kind of content marketing expert would certainly be thrilled with that said kind of readership for an item of content. Moreover, greater than 70 % of advertising specialists report that video clip converts far better than other medium.
Video material is becoming a surefire means to enhance click-through prices and also electronic conversions, as well as marketing experts are beginning to take notice.
Put simply, the play button has come to be as the most compelling telephone call to action on the internet.
2015 will certainly be the year that video clip ends up being an incorporated component of email marketing, material advertising, social, SEO, and demand-generation programs, aiding marketers improve their everyday results while raising brand name fondness as well as improving customer connections.
2. Video analytics and attribution will take the lead
Data-driven advertising and marketing is popular, and brand-new advertising innovations have actually made it possible to track the electronic communications of on-line viewers and also measure the efficiency of marketing programs. This trend will certainly continue in 2015 as marketers seek to remove better ideas from their advertising and marketing systems to improve results.
As video clip becomes a more prominent part of the marketing mix, video clip analytics will come to be incredibly crucial– as well as very valuable.
Modern video advertising platforms currently provide the capacity to track much more compared to simply view matters. Marketing professionals could acquire idea right into real viewers involvement and also average drop-off prices for their video clips, as well as how each video clip is contributing to list building and revenue.
The days of sight counts being the ultimate procedure of success will soon be gone, replaced by an understanding of who is watching each video possession and just how video is actually contributing to marketing and sales objectives.
3. Video clip will certainly end up being a critical device for lead generation and credentials
Videos can conveniently become energetic lead-generation devices. Adding an email entrance to the beginning of your video clip or a lead compilation type throughout allows you to develop brand-new, professional leads who want your material. That information could now be tied directly to get in touch with documents in advertising and marketing automation and CRM systems, supplying a seasoneded lead that could be tied back to true interaction in your on the internet content. Marketing professionals are already beginning to make the most of this capability, and we'll see an uptick in usage in 2015.
However what ares a lot more engaging is making use of video-viewing data to much better rating, sector, as well as seasoned your leads.
By tracking video viewing tasks of your prospects, you could get better idea into that your best leads are as well as you can raise your conversion velocity. And as video ends up being a progressively vital part of your web site as well as content advertising and marketing programs, tracking video communications will certainly be important.
Exactly what's even a lot more powerful is that you can currently track for how long an individual actually continues to be engaged in a video clip, enabling you to deal with a lead who sees just 10 seconds in different ways from one which sees the video all the way throughout.
Just video provides a trusted methods of tracking actual involvement with content, and 2015 is the year that online marketers will certainly begin to use these understandings to their benefit.
4. YouTube will be a complement, not the focus
YouTube is an excellent network for dispersing video clips. It could assist you expand your reach as well as draw in new viewers. However it must not be the only area you disperse your content, neither must it be the hosting platform for video clips embedded by yourself web site and also throughout other social media networks.
Though YouTube supplies an extremely budget friendly option for video clip organizing, it lacks the devices you need to make video clip an integrated component of your electronic brand and also content advertising and marketing programs, and also it doesn't offer the data and devices you have to transform video assets into valuable marketing tools.
In 2015, a lot more online marketers will recognize the significance of video clip as a component of their electronic marketing as well as as needed generation methods, and also they will certainly pertain to understand that YouTube isn't really the very best way to maximize outcomes.
5. Use of video analytics as part of marketing automation as well as CRM will boost
Although greater than 70 % of online marketers report that video clip converts much better compared to various other content types, less compared to 10 % are in fact accustomeding video analytics to boost lead certification and consumer insights. As more online marketers make use of video to attract as well as involve their viewers, they'll swiftly want to start collecting video clip analytics within their advertising and marketing automation as well as CRM platforms to transform data into outcomes.
That step is essential to making best use of the value of video clip. It's just what gives online marketers the extensive insight right into exactly how potential customers interact with the brand throughout a number of stations throughout the buying trip, and it likewise allows them to begin reporting on video's impact on list building, pipe advancement, and shut earnings.


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An island in the West Indies, once colonized by Britain, was invaded by America during a period of politics lead to Grenada's independence. Enuf with the formality, this place is fukin off the hook. With plenty of natural veggitation, clean air to breathe and some extremely cheap but still potent weed at every corner. Paradise couldn't come more blatantly :p
"Ey where yu from man?"
"Yo meh from Grenada,seen. Now lite up deh dutchy, Bossman"
"Yo meh from Grenada,seen. Now lite up deh dutchy, Bossman"
מאת D-vS 20 בנובמבר, 2005
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medium size town in central MS located directly between Memphis and Jackson. Grenada is home to the state's largest man-made lake and is the states largest drug hub because of the central location to everything. all the rednecks either ride 4wheel drives on dirt roads or by the taco bell or state bank. all the niggas hang by double quick and the surrounding hole in the wall "clubs" or at City Hall if its friday night. almost everyone from Grenada smokes pot or snorts crack. the punk ass white kids that dont like the rednecks spend their nights either walking around walmart or building fires by "snake road". if you dont do any of this in Grenada then you just aint got friends. also all the cool mufuckas go to GHS and all the punk ass sissy white bitches that scared of the niggas go to kirk academy.
Dude Grenada is so much fun, this is our third lap around walmart!!!
nigga, you see dat hoe all up on my shit at city hall last night?
nigga, you see dat hoe all up on my shit at city hall last night?
מאת ghsfootball10 6 באפריל, 2011
A term used in the Middle East referring to the english word grenade. Often is used in wartime for warning purposes to others in the group.
A middle-eastern soldier throwing a grenade and yelling the word "grenada" to indicate that the explosive is near and ready to explode.
מאת Danny Smithson 26 באוקטובר, 2010
Grenada is the birth place of two incredibly retarded, anus dwelling ant hill fucker, kids
sean lets lick each other!OKay erik!
מאת 8yhb4rtfgvb9oik 22 באפריל, 2005


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Serves 35 |
Prep Time 24 hours 20 minutes |
Cook Time 0 minutes
1 quart size canning jar, with lid
1 Eden Sushi Mat
1/3 cup Eden Ume Plum Vinegar
2 Tbsp Eden Brown Rice VinegarEden Apple Cider Vinegar
1 3/4 cups cold water
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
16 baby carrots, halved
2 cup small cauliflower florets
Place all vegetables in the jar. Pour the ume vinegar, brown rice vinegar and water over the vegetables. Place the lid on the jar and shake to thoroughly mix the liquid ingredients. Remove the lid and set aside. Set the jar on the kitchen counter and cover the mouth of the jar with the sushi mat. If a sushi mat is not available, cover with a piece of cotton cheesecloth or linen. Allow to set for 24 hours. Remove the mat and place the lid on the jar. The pickles are now ready to eat. Only remove the portion you wish to eat and keep the remainder refrigerated to prevent spoilage. The pickles will keep for 1 month or more.
Pickles aid in digestion but they are salty. Therefore, only eat 1 or 2 tablespoons daily or several times per week. Rinse under cold water before eating to remove excess sodium. The brine can be used again, just add 1 tablespoon ume vinegar and 1 teaspoon rice vinegar to the brine before adding more raw vegetables.
Yields: 2 1/2 cups
Variation: other vegetables can be pickled as long as they are thinly sliced, quartered, halved or small florets. Some vegetables that can be used are broccoli florets, peeled and thinly sliced broccoli stems, peeled and sliced kohlrabi, regular carrots sliced thin, thinly sliced turnips, daikon radish, white radishes, chopped cabbage or Chinese cabbage, and even watermelon rinds to name a few.
Condiments & Pickles, Eastern, Gluten-Free, Japanese Food, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Macrobiotic, No Sweetener Added, Vegan, Vinegars, Wheat-Free


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5 TV Shows That Were Shameless Rip-Offs of Movies
Did you know that there are a lot of hacks working in television who are consumed by bottom line results and utterly incapable of creating original ideas? Of course you did. You own a TV.
Oh sorry, not you, sir. (Wait. How are you reading this?)
Anyway, that's why television likes to take hit movies and turn them into TV shows. Sometimes it works! M*A*S*H, Alice, and The Odd Couple were all successful TV shows adapted from hit movies. Sometimes it doesn't. Clueless, Delta House, and Ferris Bueller all failed on the small screen. But sometimes television does this thing where they adapt something but don't ever bother getting the rights to the source material. They're not adapting the actual movie -- they're adapting what they think is popular about the movie. What the kids are into. Sometimes these producers are tapping into a trend, and sometimes they're just ripping stuff off. Here are five of the less imaginative attempts to create a hit show by altering the movie source material just enough to give it a new title.
#5. Battlestar Galactica Poached a Whole Bunch From Star Wars
In 1977, the world went space-batshit for Star Wars. For little boys like me, Han Solo completely defined our concept of what it meant to be a man, and I'm so glad Harrison Ford is back for Episode VII.
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Even if that means they also had to hire Andy Serkis to portray the CGI personification of Harrison Ford's grumbling disdain for the project.
Anyway, by 1978, television was eager to tap into the phenomenal Star Wars success, and Battlestar Galactica was born. Now, it's true the plot's not exactly the same -- back in 1978, BSG was about a ragtag band of rebels looking for Earth while they fled Cylon robots -- but there are some similarities that are hard to ignore.
The Darth Vader and Cylon designs are strikingly similar. Furthermore, while James Earl Jones voiced Darth Vader, Morgan Freeman was recruited for all the Cylon dialogue. Lastly, that's totally untrue.
Those bad guys sure look similar, and so did many of the space shots. That's probably because John Dykstra, who headed the special effects team for Star Wars, also headed up the BSG team. Then you have two main characters and friends: one is a cavalier space cowboy, and the other is a more pious, boy-next-door recruit. That could apply equally to Han Solo and Luke and to Starbuck and Apollo, respectively. Indeed, as sci-fi legend Isaac Asimov said: "Star Wars was fun and I enjoyed it. But Battlestar Galactica was Star Wars all over again and I couldn't enjoy it without amnesia."
And in 1978, 20th Century Fox agreed and brought an intellectual property suit against Universal Studios claiming it had stolen 34 distinct ideas. Of course, all that was forgotten with the 2004 reboot where people could talk about all the important things in the BSG universe, like how influenced it was by Firefly.
#4. Ferris Bueller Was Reborn in Parker Lewis Can't Lose
In 1986, the world fell in love with a movie called Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and who could blame them? Well, me, actually. I don't really like Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I always thought it was kinda meh. But we didn't say "meh" back then, so I said it was kinda "eh." It was the '80s. You wouldn't understand. In any event, after the movie's huge success, television wanted a piece of it. Actually, it was four years after (which is kinda weird). In 1990, NBC got the rights to Ferris Bueller and unleashed a sitcom. Faced with the impossible task of recasting the impeccable Mathew Broderick, NBC did the only thing they could:
They hired a troll and shaved him down until he could pass for a teen.
Anyway, that show sucked and went off the air after 13 episodes, but the Fox ripoff fared better: Parker Lewis Can't Lose lasted three seasons. What was it about? It was basically Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the story of a superstar high school kid, his friend, his sister, and a finicky principal.
Here. Watch an episode. Or don't. It kinda sucks, but you will certainly see how there is really no difference at all between Ferris and Parker, including their cocksure narration.
#3. An American Werewolf in London Gave Birth to Manimal
If you've never seen the John Landis flick An American Werewolf in London, please fix that. It's great, and it was funny and scary years before Evil Dead II existed. It tells the story of two nice college boys traveling the English countryside. One is mauled to death by a werewolf, and the other one is bitten, gaining all the shape-changing abilities you'd expect. But even though the movie is funny and scary, it's probably best known for its special effects that won Rick Baker an Oscar. Check out the transformation scene:
Now, Manimal wasn't a show about a werewolf, but instead told the story of a handsome, young, rich Englishman who ... um, knew how to change into animals. And having gained that power, he used it to ... um, solve crimes. Crimes like who's been vandalizing the zoo or who's been poisoning NYC Central Park carriage horses? I don't really know. The show was awful and didn't run a full season despite its snazzy intro. It was really just an excuse for transformations like in An American Werewolf in London. And even though they got the great Stan Winston, the effects were pretty derivative and cheesy.


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This tutorial was written by Textbook and uses tools that Textbook did not make. He takes no credit for any of these, and gives full credit to the authors. All Textbook did was re-write the method involved in softmodding the Xbox using certain tools. This method would not be possible if we didn't have many dedicated people in the Xbox-Scene. Although there are many people who helped this method become possible, the big names stand out and I feel they need to be credited. A huge thanks is given to ldots, kingroach, DaddyJ, eh/ndure protagonist, Cio, Krayzie, angerwound, pedros pad, devz3ro, and any other softmod people I missed. Without them, this would not be possible.
First of all, it is HIGHLY recommended that you read the following threads:
The Art of Hotswapping (DaddyJ)
XboxHDM For Dummies (Kingroach)
**NOTE – The creator of this tutorial, Textbook, nor www.xbox-scene.com or any of its members are responsible for any damage that may be caused while attempting anything in this tutorial. If you attempt in doing this, you do so at your own risk. If something gets broken, it's only your own fault and you should not blame anybody. Please notice that according to ANSI standards, hotswapping is not considered safe and is therefore only recommended if you can't find another way to modify your Xbox. For more information on the technical details and safety of hotswapping, please DaddyJ's FAQ titled "The Art of Hotswapping" **
Alright, let's get started...
Note: It is recommended to update your dashboard to MS Dash version 5960. While this may not be necessary for everybody, this tutorial will not work for people who have the 4034 dash. To avoid any and all problems, upgrading the dash to 5960 is highly recommended because nobody should have problems if they are running that dashboard. This softmod works perfectly with the 5960 dashboard version.
To update your dashboard, you can use any newer (post-Halo 2) retail Xbox LIVE game. You don't have to have Xbox LIVE, you don't have to have an internet connection, and you don't even have to have a network cable plugged into the Xbox. Just load up Halo 2 or any game made after that, select Xbox LIVE, and it will proceed to upgrade your Xbox dashboard.
Kernel/Dashboard Version
The first thing you need to do is find your current retail Xbox's Kernel and Dashboard version. To do this, boot up to the MS Dashboard, go to Settings, and the System Info. After the scrolling text, you should see this at the bottom.
XXXX is the Xbox kernel version and YYYY is the Xbox dashboard version.
In this example, my kernel is 4034 and my dashboard is 5960
Write your numbers down and remember these two numbers, you will need them later.
Desktop PC
CD Recorder in your PC
Blank CD-R
ISO Recorder v2 (Right click, save target as/save link as)
XboxHDM v1.9 (Right click, save target as/save link as)
Kingroach's NDURE 3.0 (Available at Xbins, in /XBOX/exploits/_Packages/Kingroachs Installer/)
Torx 20 Screwdriver for opening the xbox
Whatever is needed to open up your computer case
Some intelligence and patience
Download the necessary files from above. Install ISO Recorder and WinRAR. After WinRAR is installed, use it to extract xboxhdm.
Edit Timeout Value To 10 Minutes (This step is completely optional, it changes your hotswap "window" from 5 minutes to 10 minutes)
Next, we will increase the amount of time that XboxHDM will stay at its menu. By default, it is only set to stay at the menu for 5 minutes before defaultly entering into VGA Mode. We will increase this time to 10 minutes. To do this, locate the following file:
- xboxhdm/linux/isolinux/isolinux.cfg
Right-click on this and choose to Open with... and choose wordpad. Change the timeout value from 300 to 600 like the picture below.
Now it is time to set up NDURE. When you downloaded NDURE from Xbins, it should have been a RAR archive titled "NDURE-3.0". Use WinRAR to extract this archive. When extracted, there should be 4 files ( Ndure 3.0.exe , Ndure Installer 3.nfo, Ndure Installer 3.txt, and a Readme.pdf ). I highly suggest reading the Readme, as most of this tutorial is based off of Kingroach's provided information in that Readme.
Double-click on the Ndure 3.0 with the Xbox 360 logo to run the program, and hit Next. You should see this screen.
Now, here is where you can customize your install and choose the installation that is right for you. There are different features that can be enabled/disabled, but I'll run you through the install I performed, which should work out good for most people. Again, this is my personal preference, so you can change some stuff around if you know what you're doing. If you have no idea what each thing does, just do it my way.
Ndure Options
First, I will briefly explain what each option does.
Basic Files - These are the basic files and are required for the softmod to function.
Retail Files - These are the files necessary so that you can have MS Dash access. Most people should leave this checkmarked, the only people who would not need this are people who do not have Xbox LIVE and have no need for the memory and music functions of the MS Dash. You don't gain anything by leaving this box unmarked, so you might as well include it.
Shadow C - Recommended for all users, because it prevents your Xbox from dash updates overwriting the softmod.
NKPatcher Options
NKP .67 - Use this if you have a hard drive over 200 gb, this will create a G partition.
NKP RGB - Use this if you are going to use the Xbox primarily with VGA output on a computer monitor (Only works with Focus video encoders)
NKP Progressive - This forces 480p for anything that attempts to run in 480i.
Kernel Specific Fonts - These fonts are designed to work exclusively with a certain kernel version. It is recommended to use a kernel specific font, as it should prevent any problems and provide an incredible level of stability.
Default boot xonlinedashconsole - Enabling this option will set up the dualboot feature. When the Xbox is powered on by using the eject button, and the softmod detects an open disc tray, it will boot to the Xbox LIVE Online Dash. In this screen, you can manage all of your network settings, as well as manage Xbox LIVE accounts.
UDDAE - This is a "backdoor" rescue dash that is based off of the Easter Egg Exploit, the uberdash, and an audio exploit. The thing about UDDAE is it allows you to completely turn off your softmod, going to a retail, unmodded state. Now, once your softmod is deactivated, how are you going to activate it? In order to switch it back on, we need to change some files around on the Xbox, and we can't mess with the files in an unmodded state. Basically, the problem lies in we need to have it modded in order to 'turn on' the mod. Which really makes no sense. This is where UDDAE comes to the rescue. Even with the softmod deactivated, we have a way to run homebrew code through a set of actions in the MS Dashboard. While this is a great feature for advanced users, it will not be used by the average user, but it doesn't hurt anybody by installing it. If you are interested in this, you can read up on SCEEE HERE and UDDAE HERE.
Ndure Toolset - This is a set of tools designed by kingroach to help with your EEPROM backups and other maintenance. It is basically a simple menu that helps you to protect your softmod and keep it running smooth and provides you with the information needed to save your Xbox if anything goes wrong. Just another way kingroach looks out for his users and wants to make them feel safe. While I have never personally used this, I would recommend installing this.
Create XBOXHDM Installer – Obviously, we want this enabled, as this entire tutorial is for installing NDURE with XboxHDM.
My Preferences
My Setup goes like this: (X equals a checkmark)
X Basic Files
X Retail Files
X Add ShadowC
+ Kernel Specific Fonts
X 4034 (You would choose the number of your kernel that you found using System Info at the beginning of this tutorial – I told you to write it down)
X Default boot xonlinedash console (because I have Xbox LIVE)
X Add UDDAE
+ Select Kernel Specific ST.DB
X 4034 (You would choose the number of your kernel that you found using System Info at the beginning of this tutorial – I told you to write it down)
X Add NDURE Toolset
X Create XBOXHDM Installer
Under "Kernel Specific Fonts" and "UDDAE's Select Kernel Specific ST.DB" , I chose 4034 because that was my kernel version when I looked it up in the Xbox System Info. Please select your own Kernel versions for these options, because picking the wrong version will result in a nonworking Xbox.
After selecting all the options correctly, hit Next and you will be asked where to save your NDURE folder.
You will want to save it to /xboxhdm/linux/ , which is wherever you extracted your Xboxhdm ZIP archive you downloaded earlier. Hit Install and wait for it to finish. When it is finished, the last line will say "Completed" and you can hit Next, then Finish to close out of Ndure.
Now, just to make sure, browse to where you extracted Xboxhdm. Enter the Linux folder and there should now be a folder inside there titled ndure. If so, then you're ready to make your ISO and burn it to a CD-R.
Installing Updated Backup Script
First, you must download the updated script. Right-click HERE and save as. Left-clicking will just bring up a weird page. You have to right-click and save as.
When you hit Save As... it will ask you where you want to save the file and what do you want to name it. It may add a .txt or .htm file extension to it, so you will have to delete the file extension so it is just ndure Save this updated ndure script file to the /xboxhdm/linux/ndure/ folder. Since there is the old script already in there, it should ask if you want to overwrite. Say yes. If it doesn't ask you if you want to overwrite, please check the /xboxhdm/linux/ndure/ folder and make sure you named it just ndure and not ndure.htm.
Create the ISO and Burn It
Go back to the main xboxhdm folder and you will see a bat file titled "make-iso-win". Run this, and wait for it to finish making the ISO. You should now have a new ISO file in the xboxhdm folder titled "linux".
You should have already downloaded and installed ISO Recorder v2. If not, right-click HERE and save target as/save link as and install the program.
All you need to do is insert a blank CD into your CD Recorder and right-click the "linux" ISO File and hit "Copy Image to CD". Just hit Next on the burning screens and wait for the recording to finish.
Force the PC BIOS to Boot From CD
Now that your CD is burned, it's time to do the actual softmod. First thing you want to do is check to make sure your computer's BIOS is set to boot from CD first. I believe it is set to boot from CD first on most models, but it's always best to make sure. To check this, restart your computer. When it starts up, you will have to hit a key in order to enter the BIOS configuration screen. Usually it will say on screen to "Hit key to enter Setup". Watch for this. If you can't see it anywhere, I have listed the following BIOS config keys for some computers.
ALR PC: (F2) or (Ctrl)(Alt)Esc)
AMI BIOS: (Del), (F1) or (F2)
AST, Advantage, Award, Tandon: - Ctrl + Alt + Esc
Award BIOS: (Del) or (Ctrl)(Alt)(Esc)
Compaq: (F10) (do this when the cursor is in the upper right corner of the screen blinking)
Dell: - F1 or Del.
Dell: - Some require pressing reset twice
Dell: - Ctrl + Alt + Enter
DTK BIOS: (Esc)
Gateway 2000: - F1
Hewlett Packard: - F1
• Older Models - In order to get into the configuration of the IBM setup screen (CMOS) screen you need to hold down both mouse buttons during bootup.
• Aptiva - Press F1
• IBM PS/2: (Ctrl)(Alt)(Ins) after (Ctrl)(Alt)(Del)
• IBM PS/2 with reference partition: - Press Ins during boot
• Some PS/2s, such as 75 and 90: - Ctrl Alt ?
• Some PS/2s when pointer at top right of screen: - Ctrl + Ins
Packard Bell: - F1 or F2
Phoenix BIOS: (F1), (F2), or (Ctrl)(Alt)(Esc)
Phoenix BIOS: - Ctrl Alt S
Phoenix BIOS: - Ctrl S
Phoenix BIOS: - Ctrl Alt Ins
Sharp Laptop 9020: - F2
Sony: (F3) while you are starting the PC, then (F2) or (F1)
Tandon computers: - Hold down the key after turning on power
Tandon: - Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Toshiba Laptops: - Toshiba Utility
Toshiba: - Press Esc during boot
Toshiba, Phoenix, late model PS/1 Value Point and 330s: - Press F1 during boot
Olivetti PC Pro: - Shift Ctrl Alt + Num Pad Del
Miscellaneous PC's: - Ctrl + Esc or Ctrl and Alt and +
Zenith: - Ctrl Alt Ins
Most PC BIOS Screens will look similar to this one:
You will need to make sure the BIOS is set to boot from the CD first. Usually this can be found in the BIOS BOOT menu, CMOS Menu, or Advanced Menu. Just make sure that CD-ROM is the top of the list, so that it will look for a bootable CD before booting any hard drives.
Xbox and PC Preparation
Now, since you are hotswapping, you will need to have your Xbox very close to your computer.
Method 1: You have both the Xbox and PC hooked up as normal. You will use the Xbox power supply to supply the power to the Xbox hard drive. In order to make up for the floating point ground, you will connect a wire with alligator clips from the PC metal case chassis to the metal Xbox chassis to short out any possible extra voltage and keep them equal.
Method 2: You have a 4-pin molex power cable in your PC long enough to reach the Xbox. So you hook up the power cord from the computer into the Xbox hard drive. So therefore, the computer's power supply is supplying the power to the Xbox hard drive. This way, there is no floating point ground (because the hard drive is connected to the computer's power supply) and you don't need the chassis connecting wire.
Method 3: You don't have a wire with alligator clips to short out the extra voltage and you don't have a PC power cable long enough to reach the Xbox hard drive. Although not recommended, you can still try the hotswap. You can try it by hooking up the Xbox and PC as normal and not using a ground wire. According to ANSI standards, it won't be as safe as method 1 or 2, but I have never had a problem with it. Use at your own risk.
The important part comes in your IDE configuration of your drives. You will want your CD/DVD drive anywhere but the primary master. Some people have said they have problems with their CD drive hooked up to to primary slave. I personally use mine hooked up to secondary master and it works fine. Leave the primary master vacant, as this will be the connector used during the hotswap to connect the Xbox hard drive to your computer.
Ok, we are almost ready. Please run down this checklist and make sure everything is perfect. If just one thing is incorrect, you will run into problems, your setup has to be exactly like this.
--My PC BIOS is set to boot from CD-ROM before anything else.
--I have a safe way to connect the Xbox hard drive to the PC
--My IDE cable that will be used for hotswapping is connected to the primary IDE channel
--My CD/DVD drive is connected to anywhere but the primary IDE connection
--My primary master IDE connection is vacant, as this is the one I will hotswap the Xbox drive to
Only if all that is correct can you proceed. It is very important that you can answer "yes" to every statement. Skipping a step will only lead to more problems later.
Softmod Time!
Make sure your XboxHDM disc is inside your CD/DVD drive. Boot up your Xbox and PC at the same time.
Your Xbox should go to the MS Dashboard.
Click For A Picture If You Need It
Your PC should go to the XboxHDM main menu.
For a hotswap to be successful the Xbox hard drive needs to be unlocked. So determining when the Xbox hard drive is unlocked is of great interest. The answer to this question can be found in daddyj's hotswapping FAQ:
- put an audio cd in the xbox
- copy one track to the hd
- play the track from the HD, let play for a few seconds
- pause the song
- you HDD is now ready for hotswap!
This helps unlock hard drives on 1.5/1.6 Xboxes that may not unlock by themselves in the MS Dash. Of course, anybody with any version Xbox can follow the process above just to make sure their Xbox hard drive is unlocked before hotswapping.
What about error codes?
The Xbox HD DOES NOT unlock when your xbox boots into an error 6 or 7. The drive is usually unlocked for a short period on Xbox Errors 11, 12, 13, 16, & error 21, but Errors 11 & 12 are the preferable errors to do the hotswap.
Because you changed the timeout value from 300 to 600, you have ten minutes to make the swap. Please make sure the drive is unlocked when you make the swap. Many people who encounter problems with this particular mod are trying to hotswap into a locked drive, it just doesn't work.
After making the swap, type 1 on the keyboard to enter the VGA console. (1 and 2 are basically the same thing) After the scrolling text, you should eventually end up at a screen like this.
type xbrowser and you should see a screen that looks like this
| Name | Size | MTime || Name | Size | MTime |
| ABOUT_THIS_CD.txt | 1392|Apr 14 17:48|| C | 4096|Apr 14 17:48|
| C | 4096|Apr 14 17:30|| E | 4096|Apr 14 17:48|
| E | 4096|Apr 14 17:30|| | | |
| eeprom | 0|Apr 14 17:30|| | | |
| F | 4096|Apr 19 02:13|| | | |
| check | 6013|Apr 18 21:47|| | | |
| isolinux | 4096|Apr 14 17:30|| | | |
| ndure | | || | | |
| readme.txt | | || | | |
| xbox | | || | | |
| | | || | | |
| | | || | | |
| | | || | | |
|/.. ||/.. | | |
GNU Midnight Commander 4.6.0
1Help 2Menu 3View 4Edit 5Copy 6RenMov 7Mkdir 8Delete 9PullDn 10Quit
Enter the ndure folder and you should see this screen:
Hit enter on the *ndure script and you will be presented with the NDURE Installer Menu.
(still need to get a screenshot of the installer menu, should get it soon)
First, you will want to backup your C drive. This is very important. So choose Option 4 to backup your C drive to E:/backup. It may take awhile, but let it finish. When it's done, it should go back to the installer menu. Now, we're ready to install Ndure. Select option 1 to install ndure. It will proceed through the 3 parts. Be patient, this process takes a long time (around 15 minutes or more). Part 2 takes the longest. Even if you think it might have frozen, let it go. There have been many times where I was wondering if it had froze, and then just see it finish up. After all 3 parts, it should give you a message saying "Done, now exiting." At this point, you can turn off your computer and turn off your Xbox. Connect the hard drive back into your Xbox, and if everything went well, you now have a softmodded Xbox running Kingroach's NDURE 3.0. And the best part about all of this is it was free!
Q: How will this affect all of my saved games, profiles, and music?
A: The softmod does not affect these in any way at all. All of your Xbox saves and music are saved in the Xbox hard drive's E:/ partition, while the MS Dashboard is saved on the C:/ partition. The softmod only makes changes to the C:/ partition, and adds an alternate dashboard to the E:/ partition. This is the only change that occurs on your "saves" drive. You will not lose any information if you follow the tutorial correctly.
Q: What if I have so-and-so version Xbox?
A: This softmod is Ndure, the most current (and probably last) softmod for the Xbox. It will work with any and all versions of Xbox, no matter what hardware revision, video region, or kernel version. It is highly recommended to update your Xbox dashboard to version 5960 before installing this softmod. This softmod should work with every Xbox you try it on, if you follow the tutorial correctly everytime.
Q: What will I be able to do with this particular softmod?
A: You will be able to do anything any other modded Xbox can do. You can play backup games, run homebrew software, use XBMC, etc... It's the same thing as a gamesave-softmod, just a different method of installing it.
Q: Can I still play on Xbox LIVE after installing this softmod?
A: Yes, just like with any other (current) softmod, you can coldboot your retail games and play them on Xbox LIVE. This works because the softmod does not load unless a retail disc is not found. When you coldboot your games, the retail disc is found and loaded. Your softmod never loads, so it looks like a normal Xbox.
Q: Do I have to use ISO Recorder?
A: No, you can use any recording program that can record ISO image files. Other popular burning programs that do this are Nero, Roxio, and DVD Decrypter (DVD Decrypter only works with DVD Recorders)
Q: How do I unlock the hard drive?
A: There seems to be a confusion about this, and for good reason. There are so many different methods of unlocking your hard drive. Some may work for you, while others won't. So, just try all of them listed here.
2. Play a music track off of a soundtrack, pause it, then hotswap
3. Boot a game and start playing it, then hotswap
4. Unplug the DVD drive's power cable so you get an error 12 and hotswap
5. Hotswap right after you see the MS splash logo
6. If not connected to a TV, unhook the DVD drive's power cable and hotswap right when you get the red light.
Q: My computer won't load the XboxHDM bootdisc.
A: If you created the ISO and burned it correctly, then there is just one other thing it can be. In order to be able to boot from CD, the setting must be enabled in the computer's BIOS menu. While booting up your computer, you are usually shown a title screen with your computer manufacturer's logo. On this screen, look for "Press key for setup" or something along those lines. Once in the BIOS menu, look for your Boot options. Set it so that the computer's CD drive is the first thing on the list (normally, you use the + and – keys to move things up and down). Remember to save and exit.
Q: This isn't working. I have tried everything.
A: If all else fails, Here are a few suggestions.
1. Try on a different computer, preferably a custom-built AMD computer. With these, you are less likely to run into frozen drives and BIOS issues. Sometimes switching computers works just fine for people.
2. Cio suggested these possible problem-solvers that would otherwise cause XboxHDM to lock up.
-Disable S.M.A.R.T. monitoring
-Unplug all USB devices (use a PS/2 connector for your keyboard)
-Make sure all networking cards have a connection (xboxhdm hangs on unplugged network cables)
-Remove any add-on cards if all the above doesn't help
3. If you feel it is XboxHDM that is causing your headache, you can try XboxHDM safe mode. Musashi wrote a little guide for that Here.
Q: Help, I really fux0red something up and my Xbox is broke now. Why is it broken?
A: I guess I could just say it's broken because you didn't follow directions, but that would be too easy. The Xbox hard drive has a primary (important) partition which is the C:/ drive. This important drive contains the operating system, just like your computer's C:/ drive does. A softmod will overwrite files in this C:/ drive and basically do it's own thing, renaming folders and creating new ones, deleting stuff. In other words, whether you did the softmod correctly or your xbox is broken, your C:/ drive is nothing like it was before. If you want to get your Xbox working again, you will need a completely retail C:/ drive that has not been modified in any way. You can get this off of a SlaYer's disc. The SlaYer's torrent file can be downloaded at the usual place. After downloading the torrent, use bittorrent to download SlaYer's. Once SlaYer's is downloaded, you will notice it is actually a self-extracting archive. It is password protected, so enter this password: sevx2.6. It should extract an ISO file. To get the C files from the ISO, use Qwix to extract the ISO and your files are in /SYSTEM/ALL/C/. Yeah, I know – it's a lot of work, but it has to be done if you want a completely retail C drive and you didn't make a backup of yours.
[color=#3333FF]Q: I think everything installed correctly, didn't get any errors, but when I turn it on, I get the MS Dashboard or clock setting screen?
A: It's telling you that the clock needs to be set, set the clock correctly, then press the A button (green) so the settings will save
then do "In Game Reset" or power cycle.
Q: What must I backup after I have softmodded the Xbox successfully?
A: Basically, everything. First, launch EvoX, go down to System Util, and hit Backup. It will look like it didn't do anything, but rest assured that it did. Now, FTP into your Xbox and backup your entire C and E drives to your computer and keep it safe.
Q: How can I change the default dashboard?
A: The default dashboard is launched from E:/Dash/. To change to a new dashboard like XBMC or Avalaunch, FTP in, delete everything in E:/Dash/ and upload the new dash files. Double check to make sure there is a default.xbe in E:/Dash/ after transferring. If there is, you should be fine.
Q: Why can't I launch the MS Dashboard?
A: The MS Dashboard is normally loaded from C:/xboxdash.xbe. Well, if you take a look in your C: drive, it's empty. That means the ShadowC is working correctly. Copy all the MS Dash files into the C: drive (from your backup or from an extracted SlaYer's) and the MS Dashboard should work.
Q: Softmod went fine, but I can't change my video settings using the MS Dash. They change fine, but after I reboot, they go back to normal. WTF?
A: This is caused by a safety protection called Virtual EEPROM. In order to make your settings "stick" do this.
2. After creating the file, manually reboot your Xbox by powering it off then back on by using the power button.
3. When the softmod loads back up, there will be no virtual EEPROM protection, so you can change your video settings and they should stick from now on.
Q: Can I use the empty C drive/why can't I use the empty C drive?
A: Yes you can, for whatever you like, as it's not the real C drive (that's hidden). If it doesn't let you AND you got a disk space error during the install, then try this:
Here's a workaround for those of you with the unusable virtual C...
1) hotswap and boot the disc you used for the install;
2) run xbrowser;
3) delete the shadowc.img AND filler*.img files that are the shadowc directory;
4) copy the shadowc.img from the disc into the shadowc directory (it's large so takes a while);
5) then copy the filler2.img from the disc into the shadowc directory;
NOTE: it might run out of space when copying this filler file, but that's fine!
6) now copy the filler1.img from the disc into the shadowc directory (even if the previous step failed).
NOTE: it will run out of space when copying this filler file, but that's fine!
When you boot with the Power button the (virtual) C drive should be writable and most find it's worthwhile copying their MS dash backup into it...
Q: How can I upgrade the hard drive with this softmod?
A: I'll give you the answer, but I'm going to throw up some red flag warnings here, just so I don't get flamed.
If you have Xbox LIVE, you CANNOT just upgrade the hard drive. You will be permanently banned from Xbox LIVE if you do that. The reason being is Micro$oft matches/pairs your Xbox's EEPROM to your Hard Drive's Serial Number. Your EEPROM is your Xbox's unique ID, your "fingerprint" persay. It contains all the information like your serial number, mac address, region information, video settings, and hard drive settings. Now, if your Xbox has ever been on Xbox LIVE, your EEPROM has been married to the hard drive. If the marriage is broken (EEPROM changes or hard drive is replaced), then the Xbox gets banned from Xbox LIVE. You can read more about the marriage theory Here.
The only way to upgrade your hard drive and still be able to go on Xbox LIVE is if you buy a new EEPROM that has never been on Xbox LIVE. After upgrading your EEPROM, you will be able to logon to LIVE with a new hard drive because the Xbox appears to have never been on Live, and the hard drive has never been on Live. In MS's eyes, you are a brand new Xbox connecting to Live for the first time.
You can buy a new EEPROM in the B/S/T forums. I have bought from Zodiiak before and recommend him.
If this is something you want to do, post in the thread before doing it, we will give you instructions.
(I may include the EEPROM upgrade instructions in the FAQ later on, but for now, I feel it would hurt more than help, as EEPROM editing is dangerous if you don't know what you're doing)
Oh yeah, the question....
A: Thanks to wivenhoe for the quick tutorial.
for dotsyntax (and any others)
1) Get xboxhdm and extract it.
2) Use ConfigMagic to extract your eeprom. FTP this to your pc, rename it to eeprom.bin, and put it into the /eeprom folder of xboxhdm.
3) Go into File Manager on your xbox, navigate to e:/ndts and run the default.xbe in there. This will load an altered version of unleashx with full access to C and E.
4) FTP your C and E drives onto your pc and put them in the respective folders in xboxhdm.
5) Run make-iso-win in xboxhdm and burn the iso with alcohol 120% or any other alternative image burning software.
6) Place the xboxhdm CD in your cd drive and then shutdown your PC. Disconnect your hard-drive. Connect your new hard-drive to the primary master and then boot up your computer.
7) When xboxhdm loads up choose option 1, then when it's loaded type xboxhd. Choose option 1 again to prepare xbox hard-drive from scratch. Answer Yes to all the questions and when it is finished hit reboot.
8) Now when xboxhdm comes up choose option 3, and then once this is loaded type 'lockhd -a'. This will find your eeprom.bin and lock the hard-drive.
9) Your new hard-drive is now ready to put into your xbox and will be an exact mirror of your existing xbox drive but obviously with a lot more free space.
Q: Xboxhdm is telling me my drive is frozen, what can I do?
A: This seems to be a BIOS issue and happens more frequently on store-bought Intel-based computers. If your drive is showing up as frozen, do this. When you're booting up your PC, hit the Pause Break button on your keyboard. Now - boot up your Xbox, let the drive unlock, and do the hotswap. Hit the Pause Break key again and it should work fine.
Q: How can I uninstall the softmod?
A: Since you backed up your C drive before installing the softmod, you can "reload" the backup and go back to a retail state. To do this, launch Ndure Toolset and choose Restore From HD Backup.
(June 19, 2006)
- Added default dash and MS Dash to the FAQ.
(May 29, 2006)
- Changed an image which showed C and E folders in Linux, even though they are suppossed to be moved to the Ndure folder
(May 27, 2006)
- Noticed that downloading the ndure script adds a .htm or .txt file extension by default, so that needs to be deleted.
(April 7, 2006)
- Revised the ShadowC info in the FAQ as suggested by Ndure protagonist.
- Decided to note that the edit timeout is optional
(March 30, 2006)
- Recommended Dash Upgrade
- Deleted a few unnecessary images
- Made most images thumbnails
- Included Backup C instructions
- Added FAQ
Edited by Textbook, 06 August 2006 - 05:46 AM.


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Serves 7 |
Prep Time 15 minutes |
Cook Time 45 minutes
.88 ounces Eden Maitake Mushrooms, 1 package, soaked in warm water to cover for 10 minutes
2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
25 ounces Eden Spaghetti Sauce, 1 jaror Eden Spaghetti Sauce - No Salt
14 1/2 ounces Eden Diced Tomatoes, do not drain
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce, optional
14 ounces Eden Kamut Spaghetti, 1 packageor Eden 100% Whole Grain Spaghetti
Heat the olive oil for the sauce in a medium saucepan and sauté the onions for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and coarsely chop the maitake. The soaking water can be discarded or used for soup stock. Add the maitake, carrots and red pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes and basil. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the shoyu and simmer another 5 minutes.
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Pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5, is a water-soluble vitamin involved in energy production and the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is important for brain health. Pantothenic acid works together with vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B3 to make the fuel our body runs on – ATP. It also promotes the normal production, transport and release of energy from fats.
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 10 mcg
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that supports normal nerve cell activity, DNA replication and production of the mood-affecting substance SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine). B12 promotes normal conversion of sulfur-containing compounds to glutathione, a powerful antioxidant in the body. B12 provides strong antioxidant defense, and combats free radicals in children who need neurological, metabolic or digestive support.*
Folinic acid 300 mcg
Folinic acid is the metabolically active form of folic acid. Folic acid is a B vitamin essential for numerous processes in the body and supports normal development of the nervous system. Additionally, folic acid supports the conversion of sulfur-containing compounds to glutathione. Children who need neurological support can benefit from folic acid's ability to help maintain the normal production of neurotransmitters and promotes a healthy nervous system.*
Biotin 150 mcg
Biotin, a water-soluble B vitamin, acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of protein, fats and carbohydrates. Biotin also supports various metabolic chemical conversions. Children get the energy they need from food through metabolism, the chemical reactions in the body's cells that convert the fuel from food into the energy needed to do everything from moving to thinking to growing.
Vitamin C 300 mg
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that has a number of biological functions. It supports normal tissue repair, healing and immune function. It is also a cofactor for dopamine production. Supplementing with a proven antioxidant, like vitamin C, is helpful in combating free radicals, especially in children who need neurological, metabolic or digestive support. Vitamin C supports glutathione levels, another important antioxidant in the body. Vitamin C's strong antioxidant protection can support optimal immune function in children who need neurological, metabolic or digestive support.*
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 200 IU
Vitamin D, a powerful antioxidant, promotes proper brain development. It is also helpful promoting normal glutathione levels which assist in detoxification of the body. In addition to supporting strong bone, vitamin D promotes muscle strength and neuromuscular function. The main function of vitamin D is to support normal regulation of serum calcium concentrations. Children who need neurological, metabolic or digestive support have growing bodies that can benefit from vitamin D3 because it promotes calcium absorption and retention, supports growth and strength of teeth and bones, and supports skeletal health and growth.*
Vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) 33 IU
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin proven to be a strong antioxidant. It supports the structural and functional maintenance of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle. It also promotes normal formation of red blood cells, supports cardiovascular function and promotes immune health.
Calcium (Carbonate) 100 mg
Calcium is an important mineral which supports numerous body processes, including bone development and maintenance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, vascular contraction, vasodilation, glandular secretion, cell membrane and capillary permeability, enzymatic reactions, respiration, renal function, and blood coagulation. Children who need neurological, metabolic or digestive support have growing bodies that can benefit from calcium because it supports growth and strength of teeth and bones, skeletal health and growth, and healthy teeth and gums.*
Chromium (Amino Acid Chelate) 25 mcg
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps maintain normal glucose metabolism, and helps maintain normal insulin and serum cholesterol levels. Chromium combines to form glucose tolerance factor, or GTF, in the body, which supports the actions of insulin in helping to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Iodine 50 mcg
The trace element is also present in more than a hundred enzyme systems, such as energy production, nerve function and hair and skin growth. One of iodine's main functions includes supporting the thyroid gland in producing thyroid hormones thyroxin and tri-iodothyronine, which support the regulation of metabolic rate.
Magnesium (Lactate) 200 mg
Magnesium, an essential mineral, promotes normal function of over 300 enzymes, specifically those enzymes responsible for the production of neurotransmitters in the brain. Magnesium supports a number of other metabolic pathways, including bone, protein and fatty acid formation, B vitamin activation, muscle relaxation, blood clotting, and formation of adenosine triphosphate. Children who need neurological, metabolic or digestive support have growing bodies that can benefit from magnesium. Not only does it support bone formation, it promotes normal production of neurotransmitters.*
Manganese (Sulfate) 1 mg
Manganese supports normal formation of connective tissue, bones and blood-clotting factors. It supports fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Manganese also promotes normal brain and nerve function. Manganese may promote the normal use of nutrients, including biotin, thiamin, ascorbic acid and choline.
Selenium (Selenomethionine) 55 mcg
In the body, selenium functions as part of an antioxidant enzyme called glutathione peroxidase, as well as supporting normal growth and proper usage of iodine in thyroid functioning. Selenium also supports the antioxidant effect of vitamin E.
Zinc (Sulfate) 15 mg
Zinc is an essential mineral that is a cofactor in nearly 100 enzymes. It supports healing, protein synthesis, brain maintenance and development, cell reproduction, vision, immunity, and protects against free radicals in children who need neurological, metabolic or and digestive support.*
Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® Digestive Enzymes
DigeZyme® (50 mg)
DigeZyme® is a multienzyme complex composed mainly of amylases (starch hydrolyzing enzymes), proteases (protein hydrolyzing enzymes) and lipases (lipid hydrolyzing enzymes). These digestive enzymes collectively support the breakdown of complex macromolecules into energy sources and promote the release of the nutrient content from the foods we eat. The digestive system naturally produces digestive enzymes. DigeZyme supplements the gastrointestinal tract with enzymes to adequately support the body's ability to digest food. In addition to the amylases, proteases and lipases, DigeZyme contains two additional digestive enzymes, including lactase (lactose hydrolyzing enzyme) and cellulase (cellulose hydrolyzing enzyme). Might-A-Mins Spectrum Isotonix Digestive Enzymes supports the absorption and utilization of important nutrients, and provides enzymes that promote the absorption of nutrients, especially in children who need digestive support.*
Sucrase (Invertase) (200 SU)
Sucrase is a digestive enzyme secreted by the villi of the epithelium in the small intestine that supports the hydrolysis of sucrose, also known as table sugar, into glucose and fructose. Glucose and fructose can then enter the blood stream and be used for energy. The source of sucrase in this product is from food.
Maltase (75 MWU)
Maltase is another digestive enzyme produced by the villi of the epithelium in the small intestine. It promotes the hydrolyzation of the disaccharide maltose into two monosaccharide glucose molecules. The source of maltase in this product is from food.
Papain (1,500,000 FCC)
Papain is a sulfhydryl cysteine protease produced naturally in papaya fruit. It can be found naturally as a zymogen, or pre-enzyme, that is activated upon exposure to cysteine residues found in proteins. It has been shown to provide better support than other proteases due to the zymogen nature of the enzyme. Papain has been used traditionally to support digestion of tough animal meat fibers. Because papain is not chemically altered during its proteolytic activity, the enzyme is able to react multiple times per enzyme.
Bromelain (1,024,000 FCC)
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes, primarily proteases, found in the pumice and stems of pineapple. It is one of the few enzyme extracts shown to support the break down of casein, the major protein found in milk. Bromelain supports normal digestion of grains (gluten) and dairy (casein) in children who need digestive support.
Caso-Glut SP 500 (5,000 U)
Caso-Glut is a unique enzyme that supports the normal breakdown of proline-containing proteins such as casein and gluten. Children who need digestive support may benefit from taking Might-A-Mins Spectrum Isotonix Digestive Enzymes because it supports the normal digestion of grains (gluten) and dairy (casein).*
Kiwi Proteases (Actinidin) (150 IU)
Kiwi fruit is rich in the protease actinidin which supports the body's normal ability to degrade cysteine residues in proteins. Proteolytic activity on cysteine amino acids promotes the liberation of the sulfhydryl groups from proteins.
Glutamine (333 mg)
Glutamine is a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning that the body can synthesize glutamine, but certain conditions can require more glutamine than the body can produce. It is involved in more biological processes than any other amino acid. Glutamine serves as a source of energy for the enterocytes lining the gastrointestinal tract, as well as some immune cells (intraepithelial lymphocytes, IgA plasma cells and goblet cells, which are epithelial in nature and secrete mucin). Glutamine has been shown to support the normal proliferation of enterocytes, leading to preservation of the villi barrier function of the small intestine. Scientists have discovered that glutamine can support the health of the gastrointestinal lining. Children who need digestive support may benefit from taking Might-A-Mins Spectrum Isotonix Digestive Enzymes because of its ability to support normal growth of intestinal cells and promote stomach comfort.*
Why should I use TLS Shape Up instead of another weight loss program?
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Is TLS Shape Up a diet?
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Is TLS Shape Up only for children?
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How should I use this product?
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The Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® Multivitamin and Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® Digestive Enzymes help support the TLS Shape Up program by ensuring proper micronutritional support during the 12-week program, as well as aiding in digestion and absorption of essential micro- and macronutrients from foods.*
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Races, tracks, drivers and all the drama that comes along with it
beaverpond wrote:I heard Mrs B was not feeling well and needed some assistance at feeling better. I know how cranky she can be when she does not feel well.
Well, time to duck and run.
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We had a good teacher, Beav (the Dungeon Master).
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if they decertified, nobody would be playing any nhl hockey for the foreseable future
the only notable dman i see the wings getting in a trade would be boumeester and even then i think it's a stretch. i don't think there's any chance the wings get yandle since they will want several young forwards in any trade for him,something that the wings can't really afford to give up imo.
an interesting player to look at for this season would be visnovsky. he would probably be had for dirt cheap from the islanders if the wings could get him to come back over to north america.
Lockout would have been ruled against employees rights so we would have hockey and a ton of great UFA players waiting to get a ringtone from Kenny.
I think Visnovsky is playing the slovakian league for his hometown team and wants to stay there. I'd take Boumeester over Yandle any day and 3 times out of 3, given the right system this guy can be a stud again but I don't think Holland is willing to move the pieces to get him.


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An Erie County Court jury convicted a Buffalo man of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
Norris Beasley Jr., 54, of Parkridge Road, faces up to 15 years in prison when sentenced on April 2 by Erie County Judge Thomas P. Franczyk.
Police arrested Beasley on Dec. 28, 2011. Police said he threw a .357 Magnum revolver onto a front lawn as he rode a bicycle at 11:30 p.m. on Depew Avenue.
Police said he fit the description of a suspect in recent burglaries in the neighborhood, District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III said in a statement.
The officers saw Beasley throw the revolver onto the front yard after they asked to speak to him, Sedita said.
Assistant District Attorney John P. Gerken Jr. prevailed despite an unsubstantiated defense claim that police illegally stopped Beasley, Sedita said.
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5 Things in Life You're Never Really Prepared For
#2. A Sudden Influx of Money
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In January of 2012, I wrote an article about stupid habits you develop when growing up poor. One of the biggest surprises for many people was the habit of spending windfall checks as quickly as possible, because poor people were used to the money just trickling away to everyday life if they tried to save it.
But the problem is actually much deeper than that. There is a common mistake that people make when they imagine what their lives would be like if they, say, won the lottery. Everyone has had those conversations. "I'd buy myself and everyone in my family a house and a car. Then I'd sit back and never have to worry about bills again." The mistake is that they imagine their lives exactly the same as it is right now, except with more income. But that isn't the way it works at all. Just ask the long list of people who went bankrupt after winning the lottery.
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Lesson 1: Stop using money to dry your tears.
When people get more money, they tend to immediately fix all of the broken parts of their current material life. You need a car that doesn't crap out on you every three months. You need to replace the 15-year-old stove that won't hold a pilot light anymore. The living room needs repainting and the carpet needs to be replaced. The furniture could use updating. You've always wanted to own a horse that can shoot fireballs out of its mouth. Remember the old phrase "More money, more problems"? It sounds like a joke, but it is absolutely true once your perspective changes: more bills, bigger payments. You don't even have to dip into luxury items to make that happen.
If you're not used to that kind of spending, it's very easy to overstep your financial boundaries and put yourself in a worse position than when you made less money. "I got a raise that gives me an extra $400 a month! Woohoo! Now I can finally afford to replace my car!" Then you find out that the car payment is $500, so now you're $100 in the hole. Even if you take off the cannon and booster rockets, you're still barely breaking even.
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Then again, some things you just can't compromise on, money be damned.
The only way around that is awareness. Asking people who make more than you how they manage the money is a good idea, but not everyone is comfortable talking about their income and budget, even if you're close to them. Even then, they can give great advice, like "Don't just have a checking account. Start a savings account, too, because it accrues interest, and you can always bounce the money from one account to the other as needed." But that advice will never, ever trump your personal awareness of the potential problem and what your financial limits are.
#1. Criticism
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Personally, this is the hardest thing I've ever had to learn to deal with. I was (and still am in many ways) completely unprepared for it. I won't use their names, but off the top of my head I know of two writers for this very site who were extremely talented but gave it up after diving into reader feedback. The few articles that they contributed pulled millions of views, and the content itself was interesting, entertaining, and educational. I really enjoyed their work. However, after a few articles each, they both realized that the critiques they received from readers caused them enough stress that continuing to write just wasn't worth it. That stress simply wasn't a trade they were willing to make in exchange for the money, the audience, and the free country that we give to our favorite writers.
In any job, you feel cheated when you get a bad review. It's because most people feel that they are doing an adequate to excellent job, and that their position is important. How often in your life have you heard someone say, "This place would shut down if I didn't come to work"? It's usually right before you pretend to rush to the bathroom, stifling your maniacal laughter the whole way.
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"Oh, man, I'll never be able to wash away all of the stupid that you just sprayed into my face."
When those people find out that they're actually replaceable, or that they're doing below-average work, it's an unexpected shock to the system that just instantly drains all hope. Even if only temporarily. There are three reactions you can have to this sort of criticism, and all three dramatically affect your work:
1) You can let it get to you, and your motivation just gets wiped out. "Why even try when all of my work is met with aggression and negativity?" I was like this for a long time because I let feedback get to me. Watching someone tear down something I had worked so hard on was too much for me to handle, and I very nearly quit writing several times. It threw me into a depression that was bad enough that I neglected washing my personal jet for almost a week.
2) You can use it as a motivational tool. "If I'm working 'below average' by completing five projects a day, I'll work on doubling my output so I rise above their expectations." It's a hard frame of mind to get into -- some people simply can't get past the above-mentioned reaction, so this idea seems impossible and foreign to them. But if you can use negative critique as fuel, you have a powerful motivator.
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"Hey, remember last month's performance review? I just wanted you to know that you can now suck it."
3) You can ignore it and continue what you're doing. You have to be very careful with this one because it totally depends on the source of the criticism. If it's coming from your bosses, you'd definitely better take it to heart and apply the advice immediately. They pay your salary, and their words aren't so much advice as they are a direct statement of "Do this or we'll drop you like a handful of spiders." But if it's coming from consumers of your art, you have to weigh your current success against a thousand other factors because your reaction will affect the core of your work. For instance, an unsuccessful musician could benefit from negative crowd feedback because they're directly telling him what he needs to do in order to make them come to his show. Like wear a bigger sequined codpiece or something. A successful one has to stop and say, "I'm already successful. Will their critique make me more successful, or will it chip away at what I've already built?"
It's not easy. Everyone thinks they're doing great at their job because they're putting out the effort and getting the results they're aiming for. Having someone step in and tell you that your personal goals are below the company's expectations is a hard pill to swallow. The only thing you can do (just like all of the other points in this article) is expect it to happen. You'll be surprised how much that anticipation will improve your performance. Or at least improve the speed of your air-punching.
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"I'm going to punch the air now. If your face happens to get in the way, I cannot be held responsible. Here I go."
It's just too bad that we can't put all of this information into a Tupperware box with some beans and just pull it out when the world starts sucking.
John has his own website where you can find out more about him and his books, more articles, and social media type stuff.


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New multiplex will feature Cinemark's NextGen Cinema Design Concept and a Cinemark XD auditorium
Plano, Texas - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), the world's highest attended motion picture exhibitor, today announced plans to construct a 14-screen, all-digital movie theatre that will feature the company's newCinemark NextGendesign concept in the northeast area of El Paso. Currently, Cinemark operates three existing movie theatres located throughout the city of El Paso. This new multi-screen complex will be constructed at the southeast corner of Highway 62/Montana Ave. and Rich Beem Blvd, near Fort Bliss.
Long recognized as a pioneer in the theatrical exhibition industry, Cinemark is taking the cinema entertainment experience to the next level. The newCinemark NextGentheatre will offer the latest technology, cutting edge amenities and customer-preferred options all under one roof. Cinemark'sNextGenamenities will include:
- State-of-the-art viewing environment with wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor screens available in all auditoriums
- 4K digital projection powered by Barco projectors; RealD 3D capability
- Enhanced, sound systems that will enable customers to hear the movie as the filmmakers intended
- Cinemark's innovative self-serve concession stand - offering freshly-popped popcorn, Coca-Cola fountain beverages and favorite candy brands
- Cinemark XD:Extreme Digital Cinemaauditorium
Information about Cinemark XD:Extreme Digital Cinemaauditoriums:
Cinemark will be launching their third large screen formatXDauditorium in the El Paso marketplace. TheCinemark XDauditorium offers customers a complete entertainment environment that features a large 72 foot, wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor screen, plush seating and a custom digital surround sound system that showcases the latest in sound technology. The digital images will be delivered by a Doremi server and a Barco DLP digital projector, which boasts the brightest light standards in the industry. TheXDauditorium will exhibit the newest movies every week, including 2D and RealD 3D pictures.
"Cinemark has called El Paso home for many years and we are excited to introduce our newCinemark NextGenmovie theatre experience to our guests," states Tim Warner, Cinemark's Chief Executive Officer. "We will be constructing a state-of-the-art facility that will quickly become recognized as the preferred place in the market to enjoy a great movie-going experience. We plan to move very quickly with our construction plans in order to open the theatre in the fall of 2013, just in time for the busy holiday season."
Cinemark takes pride in creating the best entertainment experience in the industry. In order to make movie-going as easy and enjoyable as possible, Cinemark focuses on offering more choices to their customers. For example, the new theatre will feature online "Print at Home" ticketing, available at www.cinemark.com, which will make it easy for patrons to purchase tickets in advance from the comfort of their home or office. Customers will be able to bypass lines at the box office and go directly to a kiosk in the theatre lobby. Also, guests can download and purchase tickets through Cinemark's mobile applications that are available for iPhone and Android phones. Finally, to stay connected, customers can sign up online to receive free, weekly showtime emailers that contain online coupons for discounts at the concession stand and other weekly special offers.
About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Cinemark is a leading domestic and international motion picture exhibitor, operating 461 theatres with 5,207 screens in 39 U.S. states, Brazil, Mexico and 11 other Latin American countries as of June 30, 2012. For more information go to investors.cinemark.com.


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Barges break loose on Missouri River near St. Louis
Flooding causing problem in eastern Missouri
Another portion of the flooded Mississippi River is closed after around 80 barges broke loose south of St. Louis.
The U.S. Coast Guard received a report Saturday night that multiple barges broke away from their tow and were floating quickly toward Jefferson Barracks Bridge in south St. Louis County.
The Missouri Department of Transportation closed the bridge at 2 a.m. Sunday for an inspection. It reopened around 8 a.m. The Coast Guard closed the river for about a 15-mile stretch because of the loose barges.
The river is cresting at some spots north of St. Louis, but remains on the rise south of the city. River traffic is mostly at a standstill from the Quad Cities to St. Louis because most locks have been closed.
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