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1. Thinking Outside the Cubicle
Several surveys suggest that the workplace is the last place
people say they come up with good ideas. Here are three different
studies that suggest that maybe all we need to do is take our
brain for a walk, a ride, or perhaps a wash:
– An 8-week study by the PR firm Lucre found that when employees
showered during the day (not together, it should be noted)that
productivity increase by 42% and creativity by 33%
– According to professor Christoff at UBC's Cognitive Neuroscience
of Thought Laboratory, driving is one of the best times to come
up with spontaneous ideas
– The University of Michigan suggests that a walk through a park
enhances creativity and cognitive performance; as does looking
at photos of nature (a walk through an urban setting offered no
improvement for cognitive performance)
2. Mike's Fun at Work Tip
June 26 is "Take Your Dog to Work" day, so check and see if this
is doable at your workplace. If not, then take someone else's
dog. Or take your child's stuffed dog. Or have a "match the
employee to the dog photo" contest. Or, have a "most resembles
their dog" contest. Or dress up like a dog. Or order a hot dog
for lunch.
All this may sound like trivial nonsense, until one considers how
passionate some dog owners are about their beloved pooches. As we
reported in an earlier Hump Day, a survey from Dogster.com reveals:
49% percent of respondents said they'd switch jobs if they could
take their dogs to work; 32% said they'd take a pay cut if they
could bring Rover along; 66% said they'd work longer hours if
Fido could join them at the office!
3. Deep Thought of the Week
"Best way to become an old dog is to stop doing new tricks."
4. It's a Wacky, Wacky, World
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Julian Assange has been detained without charge for 1338 days.
- 778 days inside the Ecuadorian Embassy.
- 778 days inside the Ecuadorian Embassy.
Chelsea Manning has been in prison for 1532 days.
Jeremy Hammond has been in prison for 884 days.
A secret Grand Jury on WikiLeaks has been active for 1631 days.
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Jeremy Hammond has been in prison for 884 days.
A secret Grand Jury on WikiLeaks has been active for 1631 days.
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- A WikiLeaks cable shows that Syria's head of intelligence Ali Mamlouk offered the US a partnership to stop takfiri groups like ISIS, which the US then armed.
- People with US Congressional IP addresses have been editing Wikipedia pages, including adding remarks calling Edward Snowden a "traitor" and questioning the referral to Pvt. Manning as Chelsea (her legal name since April 2014).
- 40gb of data has been published claimed have been hacked from surveillance technology company Gamma International. WikiLeaks published information relating to Gamma's products in 2011 and 2012.
- In 2009, the UN found Israel to blame for attacks against UN schools in Gaza, as reported in a WikiLeaks cable.
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- In his new book "When Google Met WikiLeaks", Julian Assange cites research by Pando's Yasha Levine on Google's ties with the military and intelligence industries. The book is available for pre-order here.

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Hand tools you need to get started with woodworking in your garage. These are inexpensive and affordable. You don't need a large budget, or a lot of space.
1. 12 inch Starett Square
2. Stanley 10-049 knife
3. Stanley No. 4 hand plane
4. Narex chisels
5. Diamond plate sharpening stones (DMT or EZ LAP) (250, 600, 1200 grit)
6. Leather strop
7. Chromium Oxide buffing compound
8. Pull saw (rip cut and cross cut)
9. Mallet (soft and hard faces for assembly)
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I'd say you can buy much cheaper combination square and tune it to perfect squarness and for money saved get a spokeshave and drill hand drill – those too are basic tools. Plus i believe flat plane soul does matter even on smaller planes, not only when you flatten the soul, you are polishing it a little, thus you will have less resistance from wood later, but also you are sure your boards are dead flat later, even minimal hollow on plane can prove gluing 2 boards together impossible because they will have 1mm hollow or camber in the middle.
Oh…. and clamps, you can never have enough clamps!
Other than that, really good list of tools (i prefer push saws, but that's only personal preference).
This video is awesome. Thanks.
I would suggest that a set of diamond stones is perhaps too much for a beginner. I got about £5 worth of wet and dry sandpaper for my carving gear. Nice video though
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Do you know of any way to find which product was sold through the merchant. There is one "Product Success Report" or something similar in linkshare which tells us which product was sold. Does CJ have similar functionality?
I love the interface, consolidated payments, and other nice features of CJ. So i am more interested in promoting merchants in CJ. The ability to find which products sold would be a huge help. Is there a way to find this?
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The closest you can get to this is use of the SID field on your links.
A sale being credited to a particular SID does not necessarily mean that particular product is what was purchased (some customers may click through, then navigate to other parts of the site and buy different items), but it does serve as a good indicator of which of your links are producing for you.
September 6th, 2004, 09:05 PM #3
I was trying to find out the same thing the other day.
They should allow it like linkshare. They tell you the product that was bought.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Summer Social - Online Craft Sale
Definitely take a moment to check out this very cool sale!
Here are a few examples of the snagworthy:
Amy Nieto Prints
Elizabeth Benth Linens
7 comments:
- Couture Carrie said...
What gorgeous items! Love the linens!
- Friday, July 31, 2009
- Jamie Watson said...
I love your new banner!!
- Saturday, August 01, 2009
- Fashion Moment said...
Thank you for the comment! Fantastic blog, I added you on my list.
- Wednesday, August 05, 2009
- Fashion Intel said...
I haven't heard back from an email I sent you so I wanted to leave this msg:
Congrats Ana!
You are the winner of the Fashion Intel & Chickdowntown.com giveaway. You'll be receiving a Elizabeth & James deconstructed tee. I've contacted Chick Downtown and I will send you the winner's info in the next couple of days. Once again, thanks for reading and congratulations on being picked.
Best wishes,
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- Wednesday, August 05, 2009
- Crave said...
love those prints! bummer i missed the sale!
- Monday, August 17, 2009
- Fashion Intel said...
Hello Ana!
This is Natalie from Fashion Intel. I sent you an email checking to see if you received your giveaway yet. Please email me back regarding it. Thanks!
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Just curious, did you ever get your gift??
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Saturday, June 10th 2017 08:19:26 AM Isabella Parker
Alright, that's all the examples of the console bathroom vanity. Both of those nursery rooms are perfectly nice and comfortable for modern people. Want to build the same console bathroom vanity within your house?
The neutral console bathroom vanity is the best choice for you who love to keep the arm-lighted room. This idea suggest you to apply the warmth color for the wall also attractive materials to cover the floor of your bathroom. Alright, that's all the examples of healthy and well-arranged console bathroom vanity for daily use. Now, it is your chance to build your own bathroom. Do not forget to select the most appropriate furniture to complete it. Have a nice try.


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Blitzcrank Build Guide by ElJefe59
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The Amazing Blitz
Blitzcrank Build
Ability Sequence
Not Updated For Current Season
The masteries shown here are not yet updated for the current season, the guide author needs to set up the new masteries. As such, they will be different than the masteries you see in-game.
Hey everybody, this is my first build and it's for one of my favorite champs, Blitz! This build is mostly focused on the items because i feel these items are almost completely perfect for blitz.
Only a few differences could be less AP and more AP penetration, and the buying of wards at the beginning. You might also be asking why i don't buy boots... well i discovered that after the max of 40% cooldown, blitz's overdrive ability ends almost at the same time the cooldown is over, so you can keep the overdrive up almost indefinitely and move around pretty quickly without the need of boots. Also, you may notice that i have a large amount of mana, well with archangel's staff and also blitz's passive, a lot of mana is perfect for him because it increases his sustain, his AP, and his survive-ability. In accordance with his item there is one tactic that will help you get your mana charge up to 750. What i like to do is constantly use his overdrive ability but also while i'm walking back to my lane from our base i like to fire off my grab and ulti to get a little more mana and then by the time i get to the enemy champs my cooldowns are over.
Pros / Cons
Blitz is a champion that no one wants to fight against. Below is a list of why that is.
High AP damage
best grab and pull skill shot in the game
Easy combo that will stun and devastate a single target
great initiator in team fights
fun to use character
With all these pros it seems like Blitz is the champ to pick, there are some cons though too.
His pull is useless and can get you killed if low health and trying to get away
If you miss with the grab they can easily take advantage of you
relies heavily on mana
is almost worthless by himself if enemies are higher levels
Unique Skills
Blitz's grab is a very useful tool in a lot of situations. It can initiate fights and catch fleeing opponents. One neat trick that you have to master while playing blitz is the ability to grab enemies and pull them through walls and terrain. This is an excellent way of trapping and in turn killing enemy champs.
i always take blitz bot with another champ that has poking abilities. it doesn't even have to be an adc, as long as they have high damage output. The first ability i choose is always the punch, some may wonder why i don't choose the grab first but it is because the mana cost for the punch is way cheaper and right at the beginning of the game the grab is almost worthless because usually you as blitz and your lane partner don't have enough damage to devastate someone that was pulled. The best thing to do during this phase is to stay safe and grab champs to feed your lane partner.
Team Fights
I don't really have to go into much detail here because most people know that blitz is a team fighting machine. Just make sure you don't get the brunt of the damage and try to single enemies out with your grab. Just continue grabbing and bagging until you win. :)
With this build anyone who plays blitz will be able to beast it up. You will literally become a bomb that can pull people to it. :) Have fun with blitz and i hope you enjoyed my first build! Happy LoLing!


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there is the pretty good Ext.grid.Panel object and it contents an Ext.data.Store object,
The Ext.data.Store object has got the beforeLoad event, a loading mask, the (after)load event and the isLoading() method.
But where are a syncing mask, (after)sync event, and an isSyncing() method?
Why I cannot inject my (request-)parameters in the beforesync-event, like I do it in the beforeload-event?
I want to show a loading mask when I do save my changes in the grid, if I call the me.getStore().sync() method.
Also I want to avoid users re-loading my grid if it is syncing. But I don't have isSyncing() or another method to check it out in the load-button-handler!


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The large pharmaceutical company Merial has our thanks for creating and marketing the first medication that actually cures ulcers. In scientific studies, GastroGard (omeprazole), the first drug of its kind that received FDA approval for healing gastric ulcers in horses, also kept ulcers from recurring in many horses.
This is not an inexpensive treatment, costing $40-$60 per day for treatment, depending on the type of administration and on geographic location and circumstances. Yes, GastroGard appears to be the very best ulcer treatment compound available, but perhaps not every horse owner will be able to afford it. And from what the research has concluded, if you have an athletic horse, at some point in his career, he'll have an ulcer, whether you know it or not.
There are alternative treatments, although they might not be as effective as omeprazole. The next best approach seems to be administering histamine receptor type 2 (H2) antagonists. Treatment with H2 antagonists, researchers say, has been successful in resolving gastric lesions. The two most frequently used are cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (Zantac). Both inhibit gastric secretion in the equine stomach.
Even these drugs are expensive, although they are cheaper than omeprazole.
Management can help your horse, as you can find out in our cover story. However, it's up to us to recognize the problem, avoid situations that add to the development of ulcers, and respect that horses with ulcers might not be "happy campers," tending to be a bit grumpy.
One researcher said that when he was studying ulcers in horses via endoscopy, he noticed that as the ulcers healed, the horses had a better"attitude." These were racehorses, and anyone who has walked the backside knows to watch his back or risk having a plug taken out by some irritable runner with his head over the webbing.
Now not all grouchy horses have ulcers. In fact, our cover girl, Costume, was scoped and found to be fine and dandy. She just doesn't particularly like her space being invaded by anything, especially around dinner time. But since the connection has been noticed between attitude and ulcers--please recognize this wasn't a scientific study, just an observation--then it might mean we should get our veterinarian to give that grouchy horse a little look to see if he has a real reason to complain. Maybe he's like Costume and it's all attitude. But maybe he's trying to tell you something--like his gut hurts! Quit swatting at his nose and yelling at him and find out if he has a reason called ulcers.
AAEP Preview & AVMA Welfare
This year's convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) looks to be one of the best in recent years. Not only is there a tremendous line-up of top-notch researchers and practicing veterinarians from around the world, but the topics are cutting-edge and practical, offering your veterinarian useful information that he or she can bring home to your farm.
Strangles, our old friend who seems to have gained new life in the last few years, is the topic to be addressed by John Timoney, MVB, PhD, DSc. Timoney is the winner of the American Veterinary Medical Association's 1999 Bayer Excellence in Equine Research Award. A researcher at the Gluck Equine Research Center in Kentucky, Timoney is the Keeneland Professor of Infectious Diseases and has been researching Streptococcus equi for nearly two decades.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the parent organization for all veterinarians, is holding for the first time an Equine Welfare Forum at the AAEP Convention. The forum is important because it will address strictly welfare issues of horses, and the group isn't pulling any punches. It is hitting topics like PMU ranching, transportation to slaughter regulations, carriage horses, endurance riding, animals in rodeo, racing, and the Horse Protection Act. Other topics include The Revolution in Horsemanship, Equine Welfare and Emerging Social Ethics, and The Equine Practitioner's Role in Disasters.
At The Horse, we feel it is our responsibility to bring our readers information on these types of topics, and it seems that the leading veterinary organization feels the same. We have visited PMU ranches in the dead of winter, watched as horses went through the slaughter process in a Texas summer, and brought you the latest on equine disaster management.
These aren't pretty topics; they aren't designed for those who don't care about horses. They are important because horse owners and people in the equine industry need to be aware of the facts behind these topics, the problems that they bring to the industry, and the way we are viewed by the non-equine world.
While you might get your hackles up a bit at that last statement, remember that while there are about seven million people involved in the equine industry in the United States, we are a minority. We can be regulated by people who know nothing more about horses than what they've seen on television or in the movies. And we all know how realistically those media portray things.
Celebrities champion causes that sound wonderful, but in reality might not be in the best and most humane interest of the animals. From veterinarians, I have heard story after story about well-meaning people who make the lives of animals miserable. Ignorance can be a dangerous thing, especially when teamed with an emotional issue.
About the Author
Kimberly S. Brown
Kimberly S. Brown was the Publisher/Editor of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care from June 2008 to March 2010, and she served in various positions at Blood-Horse Publications since 1980.
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AUSTRALIA'S tradies have struck it rich, some seeing their weekly wage shoot up almost $400 in just two years.
But IT and health workers have seen their salaries take a turn for the worst.
The Employee Earnings and Hours survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that between 2010 and 2012, the growth of salaries for technical and trades workers was the highest nationally, with electricians and telecommunication trade workers not far behind.
Assistant Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union, Troy Gray, believes employers nationwide need to offer the big bucks to attract electrical workers.
"There is strong demand for skilled electrical workers in large projects. To compete for the workforce, they need to be offering at least $45 an hour," he said.
The wealth is being shared equally amongst our tradies. Industry sources suggest a skills shortage is responsible for the increase.
Plumbers are now able to demand $51.30 for overtime worked, up from $43.60 in 2010.
"The number of plumbing apprenticeships taken up since 2010 has been reducing, which creates a skills shortage in the industry," said General Manager of the National Plumbing Associations Alliance, Paul Naylor.
And the ageing population of plumbers need the increasing salaries to help with plans for retirement.
"They need to grow their business so they can sell it or still have an income," Mr Naylor said.
Bricklayers, carpenters and joiners have seen their overtime pay increase by 22 per cent to $50 an hour.
At the other end of the spectrum, Aussies working in air and marine transport have seen the biggest drop in salary, with earnings declining almost $6000 annually.
The bank accounts of IT professionals have also been hit, with annual salaries for network and support staff dropping $4500.
And the medical professional has also seen a downturn in salaries, with the annual income of health therapists dropping more than $4,000 and even our highly paid GPs seeing an annual loss of $156.
President of the Australian Medical Association, Dr Steve Hambelton, believes longer consultations are responsible for the drop, which will continue as our population ages.
"Our research shows consultations are lengthening as they become more complex, which perhaps is an explanation," he said.
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When it comes to qualifying for new credit cards, there isn't a foolproof way to know if you'll be approved beforehand. That said, because your approval is based on your creditworthiness, among other factors like your income, employment status and more, there are a few things you can do before you apply to get a better idea of your credit standing. To help, we've detailed a few things you should know before you apply for a new credit card.
Know where your credit stands
Your credit reports and credit scores are two essential parts of your financial health, so it's important that you're familiar with both of these things before you apply for a credit card. If you don't already know, your credit reports are generated by the three major credit bureaus — TransUnion, Experian and Equifax — then the information from your credit reports makes up your credit scores. Because not all lines of credit report to all three credit bureaus (for example, a credit card may only report to Equifax and TransUnion), it's vital that you check all three of your credit reports to get an accurate idea of where your credit stands — all three of your credit reports and scores will not be the same. You can check all three of your credit reports for free once a year using AnnualCreditReport.com, but checking your credit scores through the site will cost you a small fee. If you've checked your credit reports within the last 12 months or would like a free alternative to check your credit scores, you may want to consider a credit monitoring service. A number of these services offer free trials that allow you to test the service prior to making a financial commitment. After the free trial is up, you can opt to either cancel the service or keep it if you wish (note that you'll have to pay a monthly fee for the membership), which may be ideal if you wish to keep tabs on your credit reports and scores year-round.
When you check your credit reports, you'll want to ensure all the information is correct, as errors on your credit reports could have a negative impact on your credit scores and overall credit health. Although you may not be aware of it, credit report errors are more common than you think, with 20% of consumers reporting errors on their reports, according to the FTC. If you do find an error on your credit reports, the good news is that you can dispute it and have the error removed either by contacting the reporting bureau on your own and filing a dispute claim, or by using a credit repair service to contact the reporting agency on your behalf. It should be noted that you'll want to continue to check your credit reports after the errors have been removed. By checking your credit reports regularly, you'll always be in the know about what information is on your credit reports, which is vital as this information helps determine your credit scores.
Know what factors make up your credit scores
While checking your credit scores is a good first step, it does nothing if you don't know how your credit scores are calculated. A credit score is a three-digit number, ranging anywhere from 300 to 850 (at least on the FICO scale), that indicates whether you have good credit or bad credit. A credit score of 750 or higher, for example, is deemed as excellent credit, whereas score of 700 or higher is considered good and 670 or higher is average. But how exactly is this number calculated? There are a number of factors that go into it, and although every lender has its own credit scoring model that it uses, FICO claims to be the one that 90% of lenders use.
The FICO credit score takes five different areas into account to calculate your credit scores, the biggest of which is payment history, making up 35% of your score — this is why it's so important that you pay your bills on time every month. The other four factors are: amounts owed (30%), length of credit history (15%), new credit (10%) and types of credit (10%), such as credit cards, student loans, car loans and home mortgages. As we previously mentioned, you can check your credit scores through AnnualCreditReport.com for a small fee or sign up for a credit monitoring services that provides you with both your credit reports and credit scores at signup and continues to track them for as long as you're a member.
Know what card you may qualify for
On top of being in the know with your credit reports and scores, you'll want to make sure you're applying for the correct card. Although it may seem obvious, you should generally only apply for credit cards that you qualify for, as you'll have a better chance of getting approved. For example, if you have average credit, you likely won't get approved for a card that requires excellent credit. As such, it's best you skip cards that require excellent or good credit until your credit standing improves. Fortunately, there's a credit card out there for everyone, no matter what your credit type. Whether you have excellent credit, good credit, average credit or bad credit, we've detailed the best cards for every credit type.
Best for excellent credit: Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express
If you have excellent credit and you're looking for a credit card that offers great cash back rewards, the Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express (a NextAdvisor advertiser) is for you. This cards earns 6% cash back at supermarkets (on up to $6,000/year, then 1% after that), 3% cash back at gas stations and select departments stores as well as 1% cash back on all other purchases. Plus, if you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months, you'll earn a $200 bonus, and it offers a 12-month 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers (with a 3% or $5 balance transfer fee, whichever is greater). Although there is a $95 annual fee, if you frequent the grocery store and gas station, the rewards you earn will likely balance out the annual fee (and then some). Still, if you'd prefer a card with no annual fee that offers similar rewards and a 15-month 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers (with a 3% balance transfer fee), you may want to check out its sister card, the Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express.
Best for good credit: Chase Freedom – $150 Bonus
If you don't have excellent credit, but still have what's considered good credit (somewhere in the 700 range), Chase Freedom – $150 Bonus is a great cash back rewards card to consider. With this card, you'll earn 5% cash back in rotating categories (on up to $1,500 in combined purchases each quarter) plus 1% cash back on everything else. It's important to note that you'll need to sign up for the rotating categories each quarter to receive the 5% cash back, but it's not hard to do, as Chase sends friendly reminders via email or text. Cardholders won't pay an annual fee with this card, and as an added bonus, you can earn an additional $150 when you spend $500 in the first 3 months from account opening. Chase Freedom also features a generous 15-month 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers (with a 5% balance transfer fee). It should be noted that if you'd prefer a card that offers the same intro bonus, has no annual fee and earns a flat cash back rate on all purchases, you'll want to take a look at Chase Freedom Unlimited, which is also available to those with good credit.
Best for average credit: Discover it – Cashback Match
Discover it – Cashback Match is a great card for those with average to excellent credit (usually a credit score of 670 or above) who are looking for a top-notch cash back credit card. In fact, this card has benefits usually reserved for those with great credit and it's also one of our top-rated cards for those with excellent credit. This card earns 5% cash back in categories that rotate on a quarterly basis (on up to $1,500 in combined purchases each quarter, then 1% after that) as well as 1% cash back on all other purchases. But the cash back rewards don't stop there, as Discover will match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year. This means if you've earned $300 cash back in your first year as a cardholder, Discover will match that and give you a total of $600 back! There is no annual fee associated with this card, and cardholders can also look forward to a 14-month 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers (with a 3% balance transfer fee). Those with less-than-perfect credit who want to earn travel rewards and double those rewards at the end of their first year of card membership will want to consider the Discover it Miles – Unlimited 1.5X Rewards Card.
Best for bad credit: Discover it Secured Card – No Annual Fee
Although you may think that you don't qualify for any credit cards with bad credit, secured credit cards are designed to help people bad credit rebuild their credit, and they're also good options for people with no credit to establish credit history. That's because most of these cards usually report to all three bureaus, which means with responsible use, you can build a positive credit history rather quickly. The Discover it Secured Card – No Annual Fee is one of the best options, as it has no annual fee, reports to all three credit bureaus every month and earns you cash back rewards. With this card, you'll earn 2% cash back on purchases at restaurants and gas stations (on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter, then it's 1%) plus 1% cash back on everything else. This card also features Discover's match feature, which means Discover will match all of the cash back you've earn in the first year as a card member — turning $200 into $400! Your credit limit is determined by your security deposit, which can range from $200 to $2,500. If you continue to use your card responsibly, you'll have the opportunity to get your security deposit back at the end of your first year.
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Hot Chili Hot Chocolate
Okay, so the title of this post might be a little misleading. One might assume, from reading that, that I actually know how to make a good hot chili hot chocolate. And well… That is only half true. I know how to make a great hot chocolate, and adding the chili… well, let's just say that when I made this recipe, I was a little too impatient to let it get the full zing of the peppers. So, I chucked some cayenne in there, and it was delicious. 😛 I would make it again before I post this… But well, I'm not above posting my mistakes. We all make them. And also, it's 85 degrees outside right now, so I don't really feel like making another test batch of uber hot hot chocolate at the moment. I dunno, it doesn't seem like it would hit the spot quite as well as… some nice cold water. 😉
In case you'd like to follow my recipe, and apply the patience that I did not, here is what I did. Let me know what success you have! I know these chilies are HOT and it doesn't take many of them to make something spicy… So given the correct time to let the flavors seep out, I think this could be quite spectacular. It was as I made it too, 'cept that it wasn't very spicy until I added the cayenne. 😀
Here is the recipe!
Hot Chili Hot Chocolate
Makes 6 servings
6 c. 2% or whole milk
3/4 c. semi sweet chocolate chips, or good quality dark chocolate, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
4-6 dried red chili peppers
Okay, so here's what I did. I stuck the milk and the chili peppers in a nice heavy pot, and warmed it up, whisking all the while (on medium heat– you don't want the milk to burn) until it was all hot and steamy. Then I added the chocolate, and whisked until it was melted and smoothly combined. This might take a while; so be patient– The smooth hot chocolate you end up with is well worth it! Then I stirred in the vanilla and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb the heat of the chili peppers before serving.
The spice was very slight at that point… So, like I said, I sprinkled in some cayenne, and voila– perfecto. I don't generally like to use powdered spices for drinks though, since I don't like them floating around in my beverages… So, what I would do next time (and what I suggest you do), is this:
I don't like to leave milk heating for too long, or sitting out hot for too long, so to get the full effect of the chili peppers, I would probably stick them in a small pot with about 1/2 cup of coffee (go ahead and use instant or leftover if you want– it's just the coffee taste you're going for, and that will do the trick). Then simmer the coffee on LOW heat with the peppers for 20-30 minutes. This will bring out a lot of the heat, and the taste of coffee compliments chocolate well… So I suspect this would do the trick. Then heat up your milk, add your chocolate and coffee mixture, and then add the vanilla at the end.
Next time, that's what I'm going to do. I'll let you know how it goes! In the meantime, if you get to it first… Let me know how it turns out, or if you make any changes yourself. I would love to hear all about it. 🙂


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You ask a good question. Everybody is different, and there are no absolutes. For the most part, I generally have NO outward symptoms of Crohn's---hardly ever have diarrhea (usually have constipation, instead); and only have occasional cramping which may occur when I eat something with a lot of fiber. When I go to the gastro and he presses on my lower abdominal area, I feel some tenderness---but on a daily basis it's generally not something I notice.
As for surgery, I've been fortunate so far to not need it. The stats say that there is a high percentage that a person with Crohn's will need a surgery or two SOMETIME in their life. But once again, there are no absolutes.
It also seems (& even according to research) that there may be several different TYPES of Crohn's; some of which may be more aggressive and symptomatic than others.
Even though I don't generally have OUTWARD symptoms, I do have the characteristic inward signs of Crohn's---Stricturing (narrowing) and inflammation (and probably some ulcerations) of the terminal ileum. Just keep in mind that it's not the outward symptoms that do the damage; it's what's going on internally. Therefore, I still need to be on medications to hopefully shove this into remission to delay the progression of the disease, at least temporarily.
So PLEASE don't lose hope, and understand that everyone is different. Typically when you read information on the Internet about Crohn's, it discusses the "typical" and sometimes worst case scenarios. The articles simply generalize.
I wish you the best of luck, and hope that you're one of the fortunate ones to be in the category of a less aggressive type.
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Dell Precision 470: Analog Devices ADI 198x Integrated Audio?
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This is the 64 bit Vista driver you need for your P 470, i use the same driver for my D8400 with the sound max on board chip .
Drivers and Downloads it does work for 7 64 bit also.
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If you like the tone of the Thunderverb 200, but prefer the sound of a smaller cranked 50 watt power amp, then the Orange Thunderverb 50 Guitar Amplifier Head is for you! The Thunderverb 50 is a twin channel class A/B amplifier with 50 watts RMS, a foot switchable attenuator, valve FX loop and valve-driven reverb.
This Orange amplifier head sports two clean/crunch lead channels, each with three stages of gain. Channel A has the same three band EQ as the lead channel used on the Rockerverb series. Channel B has a shape control that scoops the mids and decreases the bass and treble when turned up. Use this scoop knob to dial in everything from vintage rock to modern blues, hard rock to metal.
The OrangeThunderverb 50 also has a foot switchable attenuator. Dial in your rhythm tone at a lower volume, then active the attenuator to boost the volume for really loud breaks, all without affecting your tone!
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David MacLeod, MBBS, has co-authored a manuscript with nationally acclaimed anesthesia researcher, Dr. John Severinghaus, titled "Effects of Acute, Profound Hypoxia on Healthy Humans: Implications for Safety of Tests Evaluating Pulse Oximetry or Tissue Oximetry Performance." The study, published in the August 2016 issue of Anesthesia and Analgesia, reviews the effects of acute profound hypoxia on human physiology and central nervous system function. It concluded that brief hypoxia used for control of breathing studies, pulse oximeter performance testing, or experienced by breath-hold divers is highly unlikely to lead to cognitive impairment.
Dr. MacLeod is an assistant professor of anesthesiology and the director of Duke Anesthesiology's Human Pharmacology and Physiology Lab. Dr. Severinghaus was formerly the chief of anesthesia research at the National Institutes of Health, studying hypothermia use for cardiac and brain surgery. He received the first American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Award for excellence in research in 1986.


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Many companies today are in the doldrums. The economic downturn has been long and hard for most organizations. No one ever expected it to go this long and there is still wide-scale resistance to the "new normal". And it is easy for executives to play small and shrink during these times but they must do […]
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Leadership as Great
Beware, the following entry may seem on the surface a motivational or happy piece written in the spirit of the Season. But it is not. It really underscores the reality that in the end exceptional leadership always comes down to the basics. Last week I was leading a retreat for group of high-potential middle managers […]
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It is what it isn't!
Great leaders are constantly looking for opportunities, reframing challenges, and making good things happen. I dare not call this only a positive attitude as it seems to trivialize this leadership approach. Although good attitude is a part of this approach it also encompasses proactive posture, vision, problem-solving, and a variety of other core competencies for […]
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There is a saying about the calm before the storm. And that is precisely what we have with tonight's game against the Colorado Avalanche. This is the start of what will surely be a whirlwind of a season where the games come at you rapid fire until Spring and what Wild fans hope leads to having a team in the playoffs. In a twisted way the Wild probably couldn't have been scripted any better as the debut with a home game on Hockey Day Minnesota. I am sure the Hockey Day Minnesota event organizers were most appreciative for the timing since it just adds that much more buzz to a day that has rapidly become a tremendous hockey tradition in the State of Hockey. Of course for many fans it will be all about the new faces that will be in the Wild's lineup and many feel the team has its best chance to qualify for the post season, something it hasn't done in 5 years.
The Colorado Avalache also feel they're getting closer to being a serious contender to make the post-season. They have a young and talented team who will hope to upset the celebration that is Hockey Day Minnesota. They want to make a statement that the Wild shouldn't punch their ticket to the playoffs just yet as well as make a case that they could surprise in the Northwest Division. Former Wild defenseman Greg Zanon makes his first return to the State of Hockey since being a late-season trade last year. Will Colorado spoil the Wild's big day?
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1st Period Thoughts: Let's just say one thing. It's obvious that it took this long for the first game of the season. If you were expecting mid-season polish tonight, it's not only wishful thinking on your part, but downright delusional. Case in point, John Mitchell's goal for the Avalanche just over two minutes in. It felt like the Wild skaters as well as Niklas Backstrom just weren't ready. While the Wild players were conditioning during the lockout, it's plain as day that we didn't have players playing actual competitive hockey all across Europe. As a musician, I can practice all the scales in the world, but if I'm not playing actual music I'm not ready for a big concert. The unpreparedness once again showed itself midway through the period, and it took a lot of scrambing by skaters and Backstrom to keep it from being a 2-0 game. Sadly, basic things like passing and skating are severely lacking tonight. I feel like I'm watching a pre-season game with a bunch of prospect and tryout players, and not one with high-priced skaters like Mikko Koivu, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. Instead, we're watching an unphysical, ill-prepared team. Now Colorado on the other hand looks fabulous, but then next to the Wild an adult beer league team would look pretty good. One thing I've noticed so far tonight is something we're most likely going to see all season. Colorado it taking the body, and doing so as if to say "well if you're going to take the top two free agents and for exhorbitant contracts, we're going to try and make you look foolish." Just seconds before the end of the period, the Wild got their first real close look at a goal. However, too little, too late and no chance of getting anything past Semyon Varlamov. I'd love to say "the game can't possibly get worse" but I don't think we even have that going in our favor.
2nd Period Thoughts: Nothing like getting a power play early in the period. Considering how tonight's game has gone, I dreaded the first power play attempt. Yet, color me surprised. Now, it took a bit of time to get things settled down, but through hard work of Pierre-Marc Bourchard maintaining the zone, the Wild managed to find their first goal of the night on the power play. However, it wasn't Parise or Suter scoring the first goal, it was the often league-wide maligned, Dany Heatley. And then to make things even better and crazy, during a replay, Wild rookie Mikael Grandlund scored his first NHL goal. He won the face off, and shortly thereafter was able to tip it in. Crazy part though, you would expect a rookie to be grinning ear to ear when scoring one's first NHL goal. However, during the PA announcement, he had the world's most stoic face ever. Power plays seemed to then pile up for the Wild. First, Steve Downie decided that not just one infraction on Jared Spurgeon was enough, but he decided to take two, right in front of an official. With a four minute double minor, Ryan O'Byrne decided to hold a stick as well, which then netted a just under 2 minute 5-on-3. Once again, hard work by the top power play unit, most notably Dany Heatley, finds the Wild up 3-1 with his second power play goal of the night. In the last quarter of the second period, the Wild found themselves on a penalty kill after Cal Clutterbuck held Jaime McGinn. Surprisingly, the Wild found even some offense just after the end of the penalty kill, with a break away by Bouchard, however Varlamov was up to the task. The Wild however find themselves back on a four minute powerplay after Jan Hejda got the stick up high and cut up Zenon Konopka's face with his stick. Definitely a turn around of fortune between the first and second periods, and the Wild will start the third period with the power play.
3rd Period Thoughts: The Wild managed to get close on the power play that started the third period. However, an ill-timed broken stick by Mikko Koivu ended that bit of offense. However they came back, and another show got close, but somehow it managed to avoid the back of Varlamov's goal. One thing that has clearly improved since the beginning of the game has been the placement of the sticks by Wild players. They're in the Colorado passing lanes when they need to be and they're more prepared for passes from their teammates. One thing that has NOT improved has been Backstrom. He seems shaky at best. And then as you start to get comfortable, Cody McLeod backhands one in past Backstrom. In years past, that would almost take the Wild down a path of distruction, however the Wild found a way to skate back down the ice and get a good shot on goal. It's shots like those that eventually have to and will go in. Spurgeon and Devin Setoguchi seemed to find chemistry when many of their teammates struggled to find it with their linemates. The Wild would once again find themselves back on the power play just past the midway point of the third period after John Mitchell earned a roughing minor on Clutterbuck. While the power play time is good, and the team has been successful, you never want to see your team score nothing but power play goals (yes, I realize Granlund's goal was even strength). Clearly some 5-on-5 work during practice (which is limited during this condensed season) is needed. My least favorite time of any game is when you hit right about give minutes left in regulation, especially when the Wild are up. While five minutes isn't much in the grand scheme of things, in hockey that is a lot of time. So much can (and often does for the Wild) go wrong. Now it got close with a Colorado shot off of the pipe (that I was sure was in), Minnesota came back. Not only did they come back, but they were able to sustain a long stretch of offensive zone time. That is something, we often don't see. Due to that long offensive zone time, we find another Wild goal (and an even strength goal to boot) by Bouchard. While it took time to get there, this is the result you want to see. However, I don't know about you, but I don't care to wait an entire period to get past the shaky start. From here on out, Minnesota needs to come out solid and strong, because our opponents will be going after us.
Wild Notes:
~ The Wild roster tonight is as follows: Mikko Koivu, Zach Parise, Dany Heatley, Kyle Brodziak, Matt Cullen, Darroll Powe, Torrey Mitchell, Zenon Konopka, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Cal Clutterbuck, Devin Setoguchi, Mikael Granlund, Tom Gilbert, Clayton Stoner, Ryan Suter, Jared Spurgeon, Justin Falk and Nate Prosser. Josh Harding backed up Niklas Backstrom.
~ The 3 Stars of the game were: 1st Star, Dany Heatley. 2nd Star, Mikael Granlund. 3rd Star, Zach Parise.
~ Attendance for tonight's game at Xcel Energy Center was 19.298.


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Bosses on both ends. The story of a man with control everywhere. A desire to break free, but the inability to do so. Life is this constant thought process and fantasy and contemplation rather than a reality. The reality is too boring and rather than change it, he hides deep within the recesses of his mind and creates a world in which he is a music critic, a foodie a creator, a writer and something of a vigilante. He uses the lives others and the world around him to create a mentality that helps him bare reality, when in fact he's just ignoring it. It's not so to him and is instead a place for him to express himself and write and create and revolutionize while he stews within himself instead of putting it out there. Constantly reminded of the fact that he's thinking inwardly instead of expressing outwardly, he's trained to be this way by society, by his family, by himself. Life is a series of compromises until the final compromise of existence is met. Giving your life to the earth in exchange for rest. Rest from life and all that you defend yourself from. A constant, neverending battle ends in the eternal sleep. No matter the resilience, we're all there in the end. Whether you're the toughest mother ****er around or the bitchiest, suicidal **** that ever existed. The level playing field is not found anywhere as easily accessible as death. This plane of exist that equalizes us all. Yet, what's on the other side can't be known by us, can't even be comprehended. We agonize everyday thinking about what's on the other side of that door. People discuss out of body experiences, theories are generated, religions followed for thousands of years, whole kingdoms created around the idea of what the afterlife is. Yet, when the final light flashes and we're staring into the closed-eyelid abyss of the end of existence on this Earth, the millennia of time is meaningless. Nothing in the entire world matters. It's what lies ahead that is still on our minds. Stopping to think about the present is possible, but can never be the only thing you are doing. Sometimes, you have to reflect, but forward is there. You can be sitting in the middle of the race forever, but the finish line doesn't go away. So, do I continue this existence of sadness that is an inward expression while avoiding the outside at all cost? Or do I blow it out? Free everything inside and throw caution to the wind? It'd be the first real risk I ever took in my life. It could ruin everything that I have. Every person I ever loved or cared for could be so alienated by me that all hope seems lost. Who am I kidding? Those that I cared for I never showed that care to and those that cared for me I never noticed. Never truly built a relationship that withstood the boundaries of social norms. She may be the closest I've ever come to being completely opened. But I don't think anyone knows me, inside and out. Hell, I don't know me. I don't know me. Goddammit, you ****ing "who am I" question always creeping in. I need to stop thinking about who I am constantly. No one ever knows. Instead, I need to express myself. Outwardly. Writing? Music? It's a sad state of affairs when you're just talking about yourself, but when your whole life has been filled with internal contemplation, what else do you have to say?
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Deceased Settled in This City in 1876—Funeral Sunday Afternoon from Family Residence.
John S. Way, a pioneer resident and highly esteemed citizen, passed away yesterday evening at 8:45 at his home, 209 South Eighth street. He was 85 years, 1 month and 14 days old, having been born at Winchester, Randolph county, Indiana, October 31, 1832.
The deceased was a veteran of the civil war in which he made a splendid record as a soldier and officer. He enlisted in July 1861, in Company K, 36th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and was appointed second lieutenant. After serving one year in that company he was promoted to the first lieutenancy of Company C, 69th Indiana Volunteers. He participated in all the engagements of his companies and at Richmond, Kentucky, August 30, 1863, he was wounded in the shoulder. He was mustered out of service in March 1864.
He was united in marriage with Miss Lenora Girton, a native of Boston, at Winchester, Indiana, in November 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Way came to Kansas in 1873, settling on a farm in Scott township, Linn county, where they continued to live until February 18, 1876, when they came to this city and permanently located. Mrs. Way after a long and useful life passed away seven months ago. Since the death of his wife it has been apparent to his friends that Mr. Way was rapidly declining.
After coming to this city Mr. Way for several years worked at his trade as a painter. September 1, 1882 he was appointed county clerk and served for four years. At various times he was connected with the office as an assistant. He served for several years in the city as justice of the peace and was at one time an active member of the city council.
Mr. Way as an upright and honorable citizen, a kind friend and neighbor, and was universally respected and esteemed for his fine qualities as a man. In all the relations of life he performed a noble part.
He is survived by two sons, Ernest and Ellsworth, both living in this city. Four children preceded their parents to the grave, two daughters and two sons.
The funeral will be held from the family residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He was a member of McPherson Post and the A. O. U. W. and the members of both of these orders will attend the funeral in a body.
South Kansas Tribune, Wednesday, December 19, 1917, Pg. 8:
The well-known John S. Way answered the last summons Friday evening after a journey of eighty-five years and six weeks. He was born in Winchester, Ind., Oct. 31, 1832, when Indiana was young. When the Lincoln call for 75,000 three months men came in 1861 he responded in July and was mustered in K Company in the 36th regiment and was commissioned as lieutenant. After that discharge he again enlisted in what became Company C, 69th regiment, but at Richmond, Ky., Aug. 30, 1863, a rebel bullet in his shoulder sent him to the hospital, and later back home. Late in '63 and early in '64, copperheadism was rampant, and the Indiana Legion was raised to protect life and property and enforce law, and J. S. Way was commissioned captain of C Company.
In 1863 in November Mr. Way and Miss Lenora Girton were married, and ten years later came to Kansas, in Linn county for two years and then to Independence. Death came to Mrs. Way last May and her loss and the infirmities of life bore upon him and death came a welcome messenger.
Captain Way was of Quaker faith, and a temperance advocate in the days of the Sons of Temperance, and in Kansas a Good Templar which laid the foundation for the later temperance organizations and in 1880 carrying the state for prohibition. He served the city as councilman and was for improvements and law enforcement. He also served as county clerk and as assistant for years, and with credit.
The funeral Sunday was at the home in charge of the Friends' pastor of which church Mr. Way was a communicant, and the comrades of the Grand Army and members of the A. O. U. W. officiated in their funeral ritual services. Interment in Mount Hope.
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