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Friday, January 24, 2014
Shadows of Grey
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- Julia - "Vintage with Laces" said...
Beautiful, Rhonda! I'm especially in love with the heart shaped baking tin.
Have a great weekend!
- January 24, 2014 at 9:14 PM
- Sue Marrazzo said...
I really like the jewelry touches!
- January 24, 2014 at 9:30 PM
- Alicia said...
- January 25, 2014 at 2:05 AM
- Castles Crowns and Cottages said...
Oh Rhonda, my goodness how fabulous is THIS! You know I am a grey lover, and of course, with a French patina! These are just fabulous with the BIJOUX addition, and you are going to have such fun taking photos! You know, I got a sort of epiphany the other day about my photography....and I guess this is the learning process at work. But I've never liked my own photos, but after viewing a certain on-line magazine with some of the most glorious photos, I realized that with just a bit of care and positioning of focused objects, that I could learn how to take more interesting photos. I have inquired about how to start my own magazine, nothing huge, but one of those templates that allow you to turn the pages....
Your lovely photos here are an inspiration; thank you as well for coming to visit and leaving such a kind word. WE ARE HEARTISTS! Be well! Anita
- January 25, 2014 at 4:33 AM
- Petite Michelle Louise said...
i almost didn't recognize those candle molds. oh wow...the rhinestone pieces really compliment them well. so JDL! love...love! ;) so happy you joined in on grey dey! ;)
- January 25, 2014 at 8:26 AM
- Dorthe said...
Your tin cups looks so wonderful with your added bling, dear Rhonda,-
and I love the heart shaped baking form--- happy hours photographing for the next Grey Dey Thursday !!
Hugs and happy weekend my dear friend.
- January 25, 2014 at 9:50 AM
- The Speckled Hen Cottage said...
Yes, I too love the heart shaped tin and I got just a peek at the cute little footed stand that it's on, love it too!!! Have fun this weekend taking pictures~~~
- January 25, 2014 at 11:20 AM
- Christine Wallace said...
Hi Rhonda, I got such a good laugh from the comment you left me the other day. You know the one about Sophie? I can so relate to that, my two chihuahua's are the grouchiest dogs on the planet. They are always fussing and growling about something. Lol. Hope your weekend is going great....love, love,love all of your sweet props, can't wait to see your finished pics! Be back to visit with you soon so I can see all the gorgeous photos.
- January 25, 2014 at 9:43 PM
- A Bit of Colour said...
Rust & Bling! Two of my favorite combinations! Sweet work!
- January 26, 2014 at 4:56 AM
- Okio B Designs said...
So pretty! Love the bling!
- January 26, 2014 at 7:18 AM
- Vintage Jane said...
Your photos are ALWAYS beautiful ...
- January 27, 2014 at 10:22 AM
- Rita said...
These galvanized tins and rhinestones are adorable Rhonda!
"Industrial Chic"
Ciao Rita
- January 29, 2014 at 8:52 AM
- Roselle said...
LOVE the bling and silver combo!
- January 29, 2014 at 10:57 AM


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The injury bug is starting to smack around the UFC with a cold, calculated vengeance. It's decided that the second half of the year is going to be a tough one to keep staffed with healthy fighters. Josh Koscheck, Matt Mitrione, Andy Ogle, Siyar Bahadurzada and Thiago Alves are but a handful of names that have had to pull out of their bouts, just this week alone.
Now, that persistent little bug is spreading it's pestilence even further, and yet another fighter has been pulled from a bout. One of the latest to fall prey to injury is lightweight prospect, Bobby Green. Green, who happens to be on a five fight winning streak, has been forced to pull out of his scheduled meeting with Danny Castillo for the Seattle based FOX 8 card.
I spoke with Bobby's manager, Jason House, and got a quote regarding the injury:
Bobby sustained a hand injury during practice. After seeing Dr. Kessler and sitting down with our team, we realized he will not be ready to compete by July 27th. We got the MRI done 48 hours ago, and should have the results sometime today. From there, we'll sit down with the doc and let the UFC know when he'll be ready to get back in there.


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shooterLine breaks: shoot¦er
Pronunciation: /ˈʃuːtə /
1A person who uses a gun either regularly or on a particular occasion: a revolver in a broad range of calibres to meet the needs of every shooter the shooter fires at a rabbit
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- This type of rifle has proven surprisingly popular with regular shooters as well.
- The shooter was a former office employee who was fired about a year ago.
- Within moments, a police officer on duty fired from the floor of the Council chamber at the shooter in the balcony.
2A member of a team in games such as netball and basketball whose role is to attempt to score goals: the visiting shooter hit excellent form during the second quarter
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- The game became a battle of tight defence over all court positions with immense pressure being applied to the goal shooters of both teams.
- Not much of a shooter, he scores about 10 points less per game then his predecessor used to.
- Have the shooters approach the basket as fast as possible (without losing control of the ball!).
2.1A person who throws a dice: he requests the shooter to throw the dice against the rail
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- Otherwise, the come-out roll becomes the point and you are gambling on whether the shooter will subsequently throw the point or a seven first.
3 Cricket A bowled ball that moves rapidly along the ground after pitching.
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4 informal , chiefly North American A small alcoholic drink, especially of spirits: geez, he could use a shooter of whiskey
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- I divided the drink among four glasses, explained to the guys what I'd been up too, and we downed the new drink as shooters.
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In the second half, Greg Jennings went down for a pass. 25 yards later, Brandon Browner lead with his helmet to Jennings helmet and tried to put him out of the game. The ball was not thrown to him, nor was he in any way shape or form a part of the play. It was dirty at the lowest level, malicious and intentful by any objective eye, and it goes against everything that Goddell and the NFL claim that they stand for.
The Defensive backs have had life easier this year. The rent-a-refs have given them much freer reign to do as they please and so our WR's have been by and large, manhandled at the line of scrimmage. This is fine by me actually - I think they babied the WR's too much. But when a player is running a route, and gets blindsided helmet to helmet, there is no question that it is a foul.
I don't know how one could miss that, but they did. Not too suprisingly. This was a terrible miss by the referees, and the NFL should make up for both this, as well as the *loss that the Packers suffered. He should be fined at least 100k and suspended for at least a game. If you're not going to accept this sort of action for a guy like Jerome Harrison, you've got to lay the hammer down on this guy so it doesn't happen to anyone else. He's 6'4" 220 pounds. He could have done serious damage to Jennings.
Do the right thing Goddell. I'm sure that the NFL is going to have a record amount of funds coming in from the Packers in one week - and most likely Matthews is going to get suspended for his tweet of the phone number. But if you're going to fine the Packers for being pissed off for something that the NFL caused, this turkey should get fined and suspended for what the NFL allowed him to do without any in-game repricussions.


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Wi-Fi Network Criminal Liability
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What happens if someone Engages in Illegal Activity using my Wi-Fi Connection?
Generally speaking, you should not be held liable if another person engages in illegal activity while using your account in an unauthorized manner. Police authorities should be able to trace the exact source of the illegal activity in order to apprehend the proper suspect.
For example, if a neighbor hacks into your wi-fi account without your permission, and then engages in illegal activity using your account, it is likely that you will not be held liable. However, if you did authorize their use of the wi-fi network, or did not secure your wi-fi with a password, it is possible that you may become involved in whatever criminal charges are brought against your neighbor.
A recent case in 2011 illustrates this point. A New York resident had his house raided by the police because they suspected that he was downloading child pornography. However, the resident was not responsible for the activity, but rather his neighbor who was logged into the man's unsecured account. While the resident was not found guilty, he was still involved in the legal process because he did not protect his account with a password.
Am I required by Law to Password-protect my own Wi-Fi account?
Laws do not require a person to password-protect their wi-fi accounts. However, it is certainly worth it to take the time to set up a password for your wireless internet connection so that no one can use it without your authorization.
As the case above illustrates, it is very important that you protect or secure your wi-fi account by using a password. A password is usually sufficient to deter a person who is looking to piggyback on a person's wi-fi account. If they find a wi-fi connection that is secured with a password, most piggy-backers will simply change locations until they find an open, unsecured wi-fi network.
If you are unsure of how to set up a password for your wi-fi system, there are several websites and videos online that can teach you how to secure your wi-fi. Also, when you received your wireless router, you should have received instructions regarding security and passwords. You can also call your internet provider for more details.
Password-protecting your wi-fi is a crucial step that can help you avoid possible criminal charges and/or unnecessary involvement with police as they round-up piggybackers.
What are "Wi-Fi Scams"?
A popular wi-fi scam occurs where a person or persons set up a fake wi-fi service for the purpose of gaining access to the computer files of persons who use the connection. Such scams are illegal and are punishable according to criminal laws.
Since people who log onto a wi-fi connection may view each other's computer files, it is easy to copy, save, and alter the files of a person who is using the same wi-fi network. This allows the person who is running the wi-fi service to obtain the personal information of the users, such as bank account information, passwords, and e-mail transmissions.
For example, a scammer might send out a network signal for free, unsecured open wi-fi connection and entitle it "Free Public Wi-Fi Access". Computer users may then be enticed to use the wi-fi connection, thinking that it is a legitimate public access point. However, once they log on, the persons running the wi-fi account will then tap into the various computers that are logged onto their wi-fi connection.
So, it is not advisable to log into a wi-fi account if you are not acquainted with the person or company who owns the account. Even if the wi-fi is named "Public Wi-Fi", you should not use it without verifying that it is legitimate- it could simply be a front for illegal internet activity.
Do I Have any Privacy Rights when using another Person's Wi-Fi Account?
Courts have held that persons using the wi-fi account of another do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy for their internet activity. This is especially true if the person uses another's account without their permission. Therefore police may lawfully monitor your internet activity if you are logged on to another person's wi-fi without their permission.
Many hackers and persons who conduct illegal downloads will often try to conduct their illegal activities using another person's wi-fi connection. However, by doing so they forfeit their privacy rights since they are not authorized to use the wi-fi connection.
In short, the best thing to do is not to use unfamiliar wi-fi accounts, and to secure your own wi-fi connection with a strong password.
Do I Need a Lawyer for issues with Wi-Fi Laws?
If you have been involved with criminal charges in connection with wi-fi laws, you should speak with a criminal lawyer immediately. Your criminal attorney can help determine what the laws of your state say regarding wi-fi activities. Be sure to take all the necessary steps to protect yourself when using a wi-fi connection.
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You can have something going here, but I think you lack quite a bit in support, it sounds like you're straining your throat a lot and don't have the strength you could.
Find this muscle, the pyramidalis. It's good, because it's fairly easy to find, you can control it consciously and as you practice it, it will in time force all the "belt muscles" as well as the daiphragm to work too, creating a bellow - and lots of force.
Just start by placing your hand on it and try breathe from all the way down there - breathe in, belly falls outward like someone you find at a bayern beer festival. Point is, you shouldn't need to suck in air - the act of releasing your stomach from pyramidalis creates a space for air, which it is easier to fill than not. Takes MUCH practice for most of us, but it's worth it. I've found it useful when carrying heavy logs through bogs, as a sidenote.
When you breathe out, first tense the pyramidalis upwards without exhaling - very important, don't tense inwards, but UP - while keeping chest and shoulders completely relaxed. When pyramidalis is tensed upwards, your support is connected, as we say in Swedish. This is your foundation for nice tones and using your full potentianl, wether going for Nessum Dorma, exteme metal or soft ballads.
As you exhale, try to do it all the way down from the tense pyramidalis. And when you connect the support, don't do anything gradual about it, snap it in place.
I can go on for a good long time, if you're interested just pm me!
Actually, I quite liked your music, it has something. Vocally you need developing and practice, but your voice got potential and is not bad as it is, a good tenor I'd say.
Listening to Cannibal Corpse and cutting trees with a chainsaw, now that's metal
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On a warm, starlit night, a crowd of close to 1,000 came to Camp Jefferson to take a walk down Memory Lane.
Beatlemania Again opened the fifth season of the Jefferson Highlights Summer Concert Series with a chronological cache of Beatles hits, from early pop to later psychedelic selections. The show featured three costume changes.
Prior to the band taking the stage, Jefferson Highlights head Art Bonito welcomed the crowd to the amphitheater that bears his name, and Jefferson resident Haley James sang "(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman" for the crowd.
After the show ended, the performers were on hand to greet the crowd.
"There is nothing like good music and the Art Bonito Amphitheater to bring generations of people together," said Jefferson resident Jason Nicholas, who attended the show with his wife and five-year-old son.
Beatlemania Again Set List
She Loves You
All My Loving
I Saw Her Standing There
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Please Please Me
Do You Want to Know a Secret
Hard Day's Night
This Boy
Can't By Me Love
Eight Days a Week
Honey Don't
All My Life
She's a Woman
Roll Over Beethoven
I Saw the Light
I'm a Loser
I Feel Fine
Day Tripper
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Hello Goodbye
Nowhere Man
Tax Man
Yellow Submarine
Got To Get You Into My Life
Strawberry Fields Forever
Here Comes the Sun
Come Together
Octopus' Garden
Back in the USSR
The Ballad of John and Yoko
Hey Jude
One After 909
Get Back
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A Robertson County woman continues her search for her daughter and granddaughter who have been missing for nine years.
Jennifer Wix and her three-year-old daughter Adriana disappeared from their Cross Plains home in March of 2004.Jennifer reportedly had gotten into an arguement with her boyfriend before her disappearance. "The wound, the pain, everything is still just as fresh to me today as it was nine years ago," said Kathy Nale.She continued, "Some days I do feel like giving up and not continuing to push on and try to bring all the awareness and stuff, but then I stop and say I can't do that. That's the same thing as giving up on Jennifer and Adriana and I can't do that, I can't give up on them ever."On Saturday, an annual motorcycle ride through Robertson County will be held in honor of Jennifer and Adriana. The Chain of Hope ride begins at K-Mart in Goodlettsville and ends at the Springfield Walmart. Registration for the event begins at 11 a.m. with kickstands up at Noon. There's no charge to participate but Nale said donations are appreciated. Nale added the Robertson County Sheriff's Department has put a new investigator on the case. She said she hopes a fresh set of eyes might find something that leads to her girls. "It's not technically cold, that they still do have little tips and leads come in but nothing that's been concrete to further the case at all," Nale explained. "I believe with all my heart that someone knows what happened to Jennifer and Adriana and the more people who see them, the more people who know about them and hear their story, that's how we're going to find out."Anyone with information about Jennifer or Adrianna Wix's whereabouts is urged to call the Robertson County Sheriff's Office or 1-800-THE-LOST.
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text: With the new amnesty rules, I'm a little confused about if big expiring contracts are still valuable or not or if teams would rather just amnesty players. Obviously John Salmons sucks, but would he have any value as an expiring contract who could essentially be sold for a draft pick? I ask because if the Kings were able to do that, then they'd be able to amnesty someone else like Francisco Garcia, right? Just looking for some info from people who know a lot more than me. Thanks!


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Neil Adams new Norwich manager after Chris Hughton is sacked
Former Canary winger and FA Youth Cup-winning coach Neil Adams has been appointed as First Team Manager at Norwich City following the sacking of Chris Hughton and his backrooom staff.
Norwich City were beaten 1-0 at home by fellow strugglers West Brom and now sit at 17th in the Premier League table, just above the relegation zone.
In a statement, Norwich City confirmed that Chris Hughton, Colin Calderwood and Paul Trollope had "parted company with the club with immediate effect."
– Norwich City Football Club
"The Norwich City Board has taken the decision to give the Club the maximum chance to secure the points required between now and the end of the season to ensure retention of our Barclays Premier League status."
Neil Adams Factfile
- Age 48
- Steps up from role as Under-18s coach
- Made 206 appearances as a Norwich player from 1993-99
- Won a league title with Everton in 1987
- Guided the Norwich City Youth team to FA Youth Cup victory against Chelsea in 2013
- Was a media football pundit for BBC Radio Norfolk
Neil Adams said: "To say that I am delighted to have been offered the opportunity of managing Norwich City Football Club would be a massive understatement."
– Neil Adams
"People know what this club means to me, and so it goes without saying that we will be doing everything possible to ensure that we maintain our top-flight status for next season.
"These final five games will be a huge test for us, and everyone must step up to the mark. But with the full backing of these magnificent Norwich supporters we will have every chance of achieving our objective."
The statement by Norwich City went on to praise Chris Hughton and his coaching team for guiding the Canaries to 11th in the table last season. Hughton joined the club in 2012 following the departure of Paul Lambert to Aston Villa.
The statement said: "Chris's achievement in guiding City to an 11th-place finish in the Premier League last season was an excellent one and he has represented the Club with dignity throughout his tenure.
"However the recent run of four defeats in our last six Premier League games and six consecutive away league defeats, left the Club with no choice but to act, with five games still to play in the current campaign."
– David McNally, Norwich City Chief Executive
"Neil is a progressive and successful coach who has served this Club as a player and a member of our coaching staff in exemplary fashion over two decades. With our fantastic fans getting behind Neil and the team in the games ahead we will greatly improve our chances of a successful end to the current campaign."


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(WBIR, Alcoa) - On Thursday, TVA asked all electric power customers to voluntarily reduce their use of electricity. That request was lifted around noon Friday, but not before some of Alcoa's biggest power customers did their part to conserve energy.
The City of Alcoa's Public Work's building was in energy saving mode Friday morning.
Officials reduced the amount of lighting in the building and set the thermostat to 60 degrees.
"We want to do what we're asking them to do," said Electric Department Director Eddie Tramel.
The Walmart in Alcoa also did their part to conserve.
The store reduced its lighting and waited until after the voluntary conservation had been lifted to defrost freezers, one of the largest uses of energy in the store.
"The refrigeration draws a lot of energy. So what we do is, there are defrost cycles and there are powering up cycles, we coordinate with them so they do not run during those peak times," said shift manager Curt Coates.
The store has sky lights that help light the store without using so much energy as well.
"This is our community, and we care about what goes on in our community. I live in the community, and I don't want the power grid to go down at my house. This is a little thing we can do and should do, and it just helps everyone stay warm during these times," said Coates.
Tramel says the city requested business-only cutbacks on non-essential energy uses.
Tramel adds other businesses in Alcoa like McGhee Tyson Airport, the air base, Clayton Homes, and many others also did their part conserving.


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County commissioners to discuss compost program at May 10 work session
By Bob Berwyn
SUMMIT COUNTY — County recycling experts reckon that at least 40 percent of the area's residential household waste stream is compostable, and they hope to capture at least part of that material with pilot residential composting program that's already open for sign-ups on the High Country Conservation Center website.
The composting program will be discussed May 10 at the morning county commissioner work session.
Initially, the drop-off composting program will be limited to a couple of day per week because it has to be staffed, said assistant county manager Thad Noll. That also means people will have to pay for the service, at least to begin with, he said. Continue reading
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There have been a ton of top 10 DL picks that have turned into busts in the past. There have also been some late round successes. Typical of every position. When I think about it, most of these busts seem to have one thing in common, and that is the quality of their college team. I just wanted to see what you guys think.
An NFL example of what I am trying to say would be the Titan's D-line last year. When fat Albert was playing, they looked like an elite unit. Their DE looked great. But when their top dog got injured, their D-line looked no better than ours.
Extending the analogy, I want to ask, were Dorsey and Ellis really that good? Ellis' fellow DE was taken in the 2nd round this year. His fellow DT is projected as a top 10 pick next year. They were backed by the top LB corp in the nation (Rivers, Maliuga, and Cushing). Would Ellis looked half as good playing on Vandy's D-line? Same goes for Dorsey. There were two other top 10 talent D-linemen playing alongside him. Sims had Groves and Marks on the same line as him.
The only DT who really showed up all on his own was the guy from Notre Dame, Laws.
Perhaps it is important to look at the way these guys play on these all-star teams to really get a better idea about who they are.
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Something else that has been bothering me for a while is how everyone says Doom is small for a DE. I agree a 100% that at 5'11" he is a good 4" short of the ideal hight, but he is not small. When most people say small, they mean too light and thin to take the pounding in the NFL. Or too light to be effective. But let's take a look around.
Robert Mathis (Colts)--starter-- 6'2" 247
Adewale Ogunleye (Bears)--starter-- 6'4" 260
Strahan (Giants)--star-- 6'5" 255
Osi Umenyiora (giants)--starter-- 6'3" 261
Travis LaBoy (cardinals now)--starter-- 6'3" 260
Gaines Adams (Bucs) --top 10 pick-- 6'5" 258
Our own Elvis Dumervil-------5'11" 260
Just look at the numbers here. Doom is heavier than half these guys and shorter than all of them by a good margin. He has a more solid built than every single guy on this list. How is it that some of you guys think Strahan who 6 inches taller and 5 pounds lighter can be an every down player, but Doom can't?
By the way, I agree 100% with anyone who says that Dumervil would probably be more effective if he only played about half the defensive snaps in a game ... but that is true of every D-lineman. It stops them from getting worn down and gassed.


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Lowy 17 Jewels Hand Wind A. Schild Caliber 1187
I think it is the Art-Deco ...
numerals and the printed (faux = false) guillauche dial together with the great indices and hands that made me immediately fall in love with this watch. Big watches might be in and I love to wear those too, but this "temporary fashion, basically a simple expression of a brand crazy world" would never deter me from loving small vintage watches.
I would also never care if the watch looked to small or female or whatever on the wrist. I know what is inside, and this beauty is what counts for me today. If you are new to watch buying or collecting or amassing, you tend to focus on the exterior more then on the inside. I think it might almost be a natural aging process that will let your focus shift to what is "under the hood".
Part of the reason my passion shifted so vehemently from functions of the watch to watch movements, was the fact that I was lucky to receive some very basic watchmaking training and was then able to service simpler watch movements. Once you have seen these mechanical marvels through a loupe or a stereoscope, then other watch bugs - you never knew you had - will additionally activate and intensify the fire of passion.


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Addis Ababa, December 26, 2012 (WIC) - As part of the Implementation of the Regional Cooperation Initiative for the Elimination of the Lord's Resistance Army (ICR-LRA), the African Union Commission is planning to organize a ministerial meeting of the Joint Coordination Meeting (JCM) of the ICR-LRA, AU said.
In a press release AU sent to ENA on Tuesday, the ministerial meeting will bring together the Defense Ministers of member countries of the Initiative, namely, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
The meeting is expected to review and approve the mission documents of the ICR-LRA.
According to ENA, the proposed ministerial meeting is a follow up to the meeting of experts and Chiefs of Defense Staff held in Bangui on 20 December 2012.
The forthcoming adoption by the Defense Ministers of the mission documents of the Initiative will make it possible to enhance the effectiveness of the military operations undertaken under the command of the Regional Task Force Headquarters based in Yambio, South Sudan.
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Thanksgiving is days away and December is right around the corner. As we start to put a bow on the year it's time to start taking a look back at 2011.
The past 11 months in government have certainly been eventful ones with never-ending threats of shutdown, blistering budget battles, slicing a dicing websites and saying hasta la vista to Osama bin Laden.
Over the next month GovLoop will be looking at the issues that defined government in 2011. We'll be taking your suggestions (put them below in the comments) and using them in our weekly podcast with Chris Dorobek. If you haven't seen the podcast you can listen to past episode here: http://insights.govloop.com/category/week-in-review/
So what were the top issues in government this year?
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Budget cuts/shutdown/supercommittee
Move to cloud - government agencies moving email/collaboration to cloud and company's launching government cloud initiatives w/ FISMA compliance
Phase 2 of Gov 2/Opengov - Leadership changes (Kundra/Noveck to Vein/VonRoeckel), cuts in e-gov funds, data.gov evolution, challenge.gov and launch of many contests, gov 2.0 goes from shiny thing to how does it deliver mission results
Mobile - Everyone gone tablet and mobile apps crazy..
The two that seem to come up year after year after year, and particularly in 2011, are the budget, and congres member's ethics violations. The budget talks often overshadow the ethics violations, but these violations need to get more attention than they have been getting.
If you Google "Congress" and "ethics" it may amaze you (disgust you) to see all the various things our leaders do. Dale Kildee (MI), Charles Rangel (NY), Jesse Jackson, Jr (IL), Jim Cooper (TN), John Carter (TX), Phil Gingrey (GA), just to mention a few. A simple, effortless search online can show you more, or you can just visit the website for the Office of Congressional Ethics to see a list of those violators that have been made public: http://oce.house.gov/disclosures.html -- and of course there are many more violators whose names have not yet been made public. This is just for the House. The Senate has it's share too. It's quite disgraceful.
For Federal employees, is there anything more disheartening and iimpactful than the disrespectful attitude that Congress and others have taken towards the hard work and sacrifice Feds have made in their desire to serve the public good? Although this political approach for building resentment for govt employees has been building for many years, it seems markedly more personal, and seems more like "bullying" (a recent concern in American culture) more recently - especially when there are few platforms through which Feds can fight back. Here's an example...
IPMA-HR felt that it should put in its 2 cents by asking Congress to do the right thing and encourage them to pass a bill already before them, recognizing the important work of Federal employees in an unassuming and reasonable, but solemn and meaningful, way... http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/ipmahr/flag.pdf
Is such a bill asking Congress to be respectful of Federal employees and their families somehow over the line?
Based on GovLoop forums and blog posts, here are four:
1) Shutdown, furloughs and budget cuts
2) Social media use by government (esp DoD policy extension)
3) Pathways and USAJOBS
4) Bin Laden
Andrew, right on. Sometimes you have go outside of "shiny happy people" to what is really happening out there in govland.
On my very cursory list, I forgot to add the whole WikiLeaks situation, which seems to have long term ramifications on open government, collaboration, transparency. (I just included open government broadly.)
I also didn't include mobile.
From a member to my inbox: The top issue in government in 2011 was lack of jobs for millions of Americans who need and want a job. President Obama is fighting a great fight against the party of NO across the aisle.
From my vantage point:
2. Pay Freeze
3. Budget Cuts
4. Solutions by technology rather than in relation to requirements
5. Cutting Government Work Force talks - the pendulum is swinging over again
According to a quick poll on GovLoop's Facebook page, 8 members agreed that Government Shutdowns were the biggest issue of 2011. One member voted for Data Center Consolidation.
Top issue in government?
The failure of government being put on the backs of the workers (who in most cases, are the best and brightest in the land), and not on all the elected officials and their staffs (who all might be best at something, but running government, is no where near the top).
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Essure Tubal Ligation Problems - Problems with Essure Procedure
Essure Sterilization Procedure
The Essure sterilization procedure is still considered a relatively new form of permanent female sterilization. The procedure does not require any surgery and can be performed right in the physician's office in most instances. Due to the fact there is no surgery for the procedure most women are back to their normal activity in a matter of a couple of days.
The Essure procedure consists of placing spring like coils into the fallopian tubes. Scar tissue then forms around the coils and blocks the fallopian tubes thus not allowing the sperm and egg to meet so pregnancy is not possible. The couple is instructed to use a second form of birth control following the Essure procedure for three months. After the three month time has lapsed the woman then goes for a test called an HSG or hysterosalpingogram. The hysterosalpingogram is performed by pushing dye through the fallopian tubes to make sure the tubes are completely blocked. Once the tubes are blocked then the Essure procedure is considered complete and the couple no longer needs a back up birth control method.
Problems With Essure Procedure
Most women are happy with their decision concerning the Essure procedure. This form of tubal ligation is considered better for those who do not like surgery and the healing time is lessened. But, there have been a number of women who have come forward with problems associated with the Essure. Although these women may have no desire to have another pregnancy they want the Essure coils removed from their bodies.
The most common complaints from women who have had the Essure procedure are:
- Cramping and irregular menstrual bleeding.
- Spotting throughout the cycle.
- Metallic taste in mouth.
- Stabbing pain where the coils are located.
- Painful intercourse.
- Unexplained skin rashes.
- Coils that are "missing" on HSG results.
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Many women have returned to the physicians that have performed their Essure procedures inquiring about removal. In most cases they are told that the coils cannot be removed from the fallopian tubes. If the coils are to be removed a full hysterectomy will need to be performed.
Women have been trying to get answers on Essure reversal and what they are receiving is not the whole truth. Essure reversal is possible with Essure reversal surgery. Both Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center have been successfully reversing Essure.
"Dr. Berger, We are so excited that we have our Essure Reversal baby that we never thought we could have.
Thank you for making our dreams come true and giving us our sweet baby girl."
The procedure used by the surgeons at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center does not warrant a hysterectomy. The procedure used is called a tubouterine implantation. The fallopian tubes are removed from the uterus. The Essure coils and all scar tissue are removed and the healthy portions of fallopian tubes are reattached to the uterus through a new opening.
Essure reversal surgery has not only helped those suffering adverse side effects of Essure but has also restored fertility to those who regretted their decision. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has had patients who have undergone the Essure reversal surgery go on to have successful pregnancies.
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Peabody — Mary E. (Flynn) Opidee, 87, died unexpectedly on Monday evening, September 16, 2013, at the North Shore Medical Center-Union Hospital in Lynn.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary (Lane) Flynn. She grew up in Roxbury, and graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School. She lived in Peabody for more than 50 years.
Mrs. Opidee was a homemaker, devoting her life to her children and grandchildren.
Mary was an avid reader and was a member of the South Branch Library Book Club. She was also an enthusiastic sports fan and enjoyed the Red Sox, Patriots and college football games. A gaming adventure to Twin Rivers, or Foxwoods, or a friendly neighborhood card game, were always welcomed pastimes. Her passion was her family, and she will be remembered for her loving ways and be dearly missed by them.
She is survived by two daughters, Marie Opidee and Marilyn Opidee and her partner, William Boneau, all of Peabody; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Opidee of Danvers; four grandchildren, Eric and his wife, Ioanna Opidee, Alex Opidee, Casey Austin, and Jake Austin. Mary is survived by her brother, Joseph Flynn and his wife, Joan of Hyde Park; a sister, Anna Martignetti of Randolph; three generations of many nieces and nephews; and many close neighbors and friends. She was preceded in death by a son Michael Opidee Jr.; a daughter, Marlene Austin; her brothers, John Flynn and Thomas Flynn; and sisters, Helen McLaughlin and Catherine Doherty. She was the former wife of the late Michael Opidee Sr.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends may gather on Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m., from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., in St. Ann's Church, Peabody. A visitation will be held on Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Memorial donations may be made to either the South Peabody Branch Library, Attn: Renee Wood, 78 Lynn St., Peabody, MA 01960, or to The ALS Association, MA Chapter, 315 Norwood Park South, 1st Floor, Norwood, MA 02062. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com to view her obituary, or to offer condolences.


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In response to the recent moisture in the Estes Park area and in correspondence with Larimer County, Fire Chief Scott Dorman has lifted the open burning restrictions imposed on April 4, 2011. However, conditions will continue to be monitored and restrictions may be reinstated as conditions warrant.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Witnesses say a man convicted of killing a North Texas pastor in his church strangled a mentally ill fellow Tarrant County Jail inmate to death and wrecked a jail day room.
The testimony came as a Tarrant County jury heard testimony Wednesday in Fort Worth on whether Steven Lawayne Nelson should receive the death penalty or serve life in prison without parole.
The 25-year-old Nelson was convicted Monday in the suffocation death of the Rev. Clint Dobson at Arlington's NorthPointe Baptist Church in March 2011. Nelson also beat the church secretary so severely that she suffered a broken jaw and memory problems.
A forensics expert testified Wednesday that Nelson's DNA was found under the fingernails of inmate Johnathan Holden, who was found hanging by a jail blanket in his cell.
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CYCLISTS pedalled through the Chilterns last Sunday to raise money for a hospice charity.
Nearly 100 people donned their lycra and saddled up for a 35 mile ride, which including taking in the scenic country lanes around Amersham.
They were raising money for the Northwood-based Michael Sobell Hospice, and the ride started and ended at the charity's HQ.
Eddie Hodges, one of the riders, said: "This was my sixth year at this event. This year I didn't know what to expect as the route was much more challenging. It was a great route with lots of hills, the signage and the marshalling were excellent and I couldn't fault the organisation of the event."
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Most of you might wonder if it is really possible for a couple to have a happy baby? I mean, is it in our hands that the baby is born happy or not?? Yes, it does sound weird and you might even start thinking, "Oh no I don't want to read this further... it must contain some psychobabble". Your loss. As just by taking small simple steps before conceiving and during pregnancy a couple can ensure that their baby born is a happy baby!
Sense of togetherness, realisation of the responsibility that you are going to take on, peaceful acceptance of the change that is to come, joint project.
Make sure that both of you are into it together. Men, don't be under the misconception that your role starts only after the birth of the child! Creating a happy baby starts not with conceiving but with just a thought that yes we want to have a baby. This infuses in a couple a sense of security, a future together, a new responsibility. Just the thought makes you grow up and gives a mature turn to your relationship.
Undertake new joint activities. After conceiving a woman's mind and body undergoes tremendous changes. Not only that but your routine changes as well. No longer can you plan at a whim, eat spontaneously, go on an adventurous trip. Plus there are gynaec visits, sonography reports, tests, etc. Both might find it difficult to adjust to these changes. But accept them for what they are and what joy they will bring to your lives. The best way to takes these changes in your stride is to undertake new couple activities. It will not only divert your attention but it will make you look forward to doing exciting things together. For e.g. When I was pregnant, my husband and I signed up for this lovely 'Art of Parenting' class jointly that made us do fun activities in the class as well as outside. We made some great friends, had outings together, shared our unique experiences of the changes we were undergoing, went on picnics, did yoga and meditation, listened to beautiful mantras and in short had a blast which otherwise we had never done in 8 years of marriage.
Make a vision chart. In order to have a happy baby, visualise her as a happy baby! Dedicate one wall of your personal space to photos of your idols, of those you look up to, those you respect, who are achievers in your eyes, not necessarily famous or celebrities, whom you would like your child to emulate or take after. Mention each quality that you admire of the person and which you would like to see in your baby next to the photo. For e.g. you want your child to be Honest like Gandhiji or Naughty like Krishna, Healthy like Hanuman or Lovable like Ganu bappa. Maybe all these qualities are present in various members of your family.. Replace the names with those of your family members.. Read out each day all the qualities and thank God for making her the way you visualised her. Ask, Believe, Recieve as the Secret says and don't forget to thank! And hey you don't have to wait till you conceive.. As I said its the thought that's going to give birth to the baby.
Make extra sure that you avoid all unnecessary conflicts. Couples during pregnancy fight on things like "hey, you didn't come with me to the doctor!", "hey, I want a chocolate icecream right now!", "hey, why didn't you ask to see my sonography reports?", "I feel you don't love me any more". I know, I know, all these are examples of women complaining to their partners.. But it is true that most of the emotional ups and downs are felt by the women for obvious reasons. Know in advance that you are going to go through an emotional rollercoaster and accept it peacefully. But there is a tip for men too, try to be extra special to your partners during the pregnancy. Your small, thoughtful gestures will go a long way in creating a happy baby!
Do not force the other to do any particular activity nor do anything yourself under force. It will only harbour resentment and negative feelings that will hamper your end goal.


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October 15, 2013
This Strick trailer is part of intermodal history going back more than 50 years. It was one of a large group bought by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway for coast-to-coast Flexi-Van service it ran with the New York Central System. This particular trailer was spotted in 2004 in Omaha, Neb., after it was retired from piggyback service.
New York Central had sought an alternative to standard piggybacking, where the entire trailer is driven or lifted onto a special flatbed car. The railroad's planners reasoned that carrying only the trailer's body eliminated tare weight and reduced the load's height, which cut wind resistance to save fuel burned by locomotives – an aerodynamic improvement without streamlining.Planners reviewed several concepts, according to a passage in Piggyback and Containers, a book by Davd J. DeBoer, and quoted in an article on www.qstation.org. They chose Flexi-Van, designed by Strick Trailer in 1957. Engineers converted an old 42-foot flatcar with a hydraulically-operated turntable powered by a motor-driven pump, along with a road-going but uniquely outfitted semitrailer.It worked like this: A specially equipped yard tractor backed the Strick van at right angles to the flatcar until its bottom rails lined up with the car's turntable mechanism. The driver then unlocked a pin in the demountable tandem, and resumed backing the van off its wheels and into slots on the turntable. When the van was fully engaged on the turntable, another pin locked it in place.
Using a pushrod mounted on the Commando "hostler" tractor, the driver engaged one end of the van and pushed it 90 degrees until it pivoted on the turntable so it paralleled the flatcar, then locked it into place on the car. (Copyrighted photographs of the operation are at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jnos363/5082152589/.)Production railcars had twin turntables, capable of handling two 40-foot vans with or without nose-mounted reefer equipment. The "skeletonized" cars were stripped of their heavy wooden decks, and without its tandem, the trailer became a lighter container. Together this saved almost a quarter of the car-and-van tare weight compared to a standard piggyback flat with trailer.The lower center of gravity and reduced wind resistance paid dividends in the fast Flexi-Van trains, the book said. In a joint test with Santa Fe in October 1966, it was found that depending upon speed, the Flexi-Vans offered 5 to 10% less rolling resistance than standard piggyback trains.Santa Fe ran 87-foot, 3-inch skeletal flatcars with Rockwell high-speed wheel assemblies in its high-priority Super C trains between Chicago and Los Angeles. Each carried two 40-foot vans like the one pictured, without its tandems, of course.Eventually wheel-less containers were found to be more workable, so the railcars were modified for container loading in 1972, and have since been retired. Santa Fe then used its Flexi-Vans in regular trailer-on-flatcar service, with the bogies attached, well into the early 1980s.Corporate epilogue: Santa Fe later merged with Burlington Northern to become BNSF (now famously owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway). New York Central merged with an arch-rival, the Pennsylvania Railroad, to form Penn Central, which went bankrupt. Some of PC and other railroads in the Northeast formed the federally owned Conrail, which flourished under rail deregulation and was sold to CSX and Norfolk & Western (now Norfolk Southern).Finally, Strick is still in the trailer and container business (http://www.stricktrailers.com). And Flexi-Van is now a name used by a leasing company that owns 150,000 container chassis and 3,200 portable generator sets (http://www.flexi-van.com).
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Girls Deserve a ChanceBy Alexander Cooke for Project Luangwa
Project Luangwa helps families in Zambia have a chance at a lasting, sustainable income by developing and improving schools, creating a vocational training center and supporting micro financing.
I fell in love with Mfuwe last year and wanted the opportunity to become more involved in the local community. When I returned on my own, last summer, I became fully aware of the challenges facing the people of Mfuwe, especially problems facing young girls, like physical and sexual abuse. After meeting the people, the statistics I had heard the previous became real and I felt compelled to act.
I began researching the most effective ways to combat these issues. I found that without proper education and guidance the girls are not able to flourish and this has major consequences. "A girl who is denied an education is more vulnerable to poverty, hunger, violence, abuse and exploitation, trafficking, HIV/AIDS and maternal mortality" (UNICEF 2011). I then discovered the importance of photography in sharing this message.
The need for community support is critical in reaching out to these young girls. I spent time talking with teachers, families, and HIV aid workers to ensure the proposal for the girls clubs was being developed with the support of the relevant community members. All Clubs will be led by local women in the community to act as role models for the girls. Teaching them about self-empowerment and relevant issues such as HIV/AIDS.


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2:44pm Monday 19th November 2012 in News
A SUPERMARKET has demanded a rethink on plans to extend a shopping centre, saying it will damage existing retailers and cause a drop in footfall.
Fareham Borough Council has put forward a "master plan" for Locks Heath district centre, which includes two options for a major makeover, including a new swimming pool.
Both alternatives include a plan to put a large new superstore on the site.
But the Co-operative Group, which has had a store at the centre for 30 years, says the proposals will be bad for the area.
Operations manager Nigel Wicks said: "The existing Co-operative food store in Locks Heath complements the other retailers in the Locks Heath district centre.
"The food store could be extended, but it's important that it's done in a way which doesn't harm other shops.
"We've spoken to other retailers and they, like us, have concerns about the impact of the large new superstore that's currently being proposed for the edge of the district centre."
The supermarket has put forward a counterproposal for the centre – which would include an extension to the current Co-op and a new swimming pool.
The alternative plans will be on display at the Lockswood Community Centre on Wednesday between noon and 7pm and on Thursday between 9am and 1pm.
Fareham Borough Council is also consulting on its master plan until next Monday.
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Guest Star: "I've Loved 50 Cent's Honesty From Day One"
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 3:30PM
[As 50 Cent's G-Unit empire continues to expand with G-Note Records and by signing DJ Pauly D, Run-DMC's DMC reflects on his fellow Queens resident's rise to fame.]
What 50 Cent is doing right now is a good thing. You've got to think about it. 50's generation has had a chance to be educated and given a proper guideline on how to do everything possible within the music industry.
By the time 50 got into the game, the music industry had expanded into everything else. When you're dealing with a culture phenomenon, once something becomes commercially popular, the possibilities are endless.
What I like about 50 is he's in-tune, if he sees something, he'll go investigate it. People that met 50 said, "If you have a new idea, he'll sit with you and ask you questions about it." Another thing I really like about 50 is when he first came into the game, he said, "Man, I ain't really doing this hip-hop thing just for the culture, I'm doing this to get paid."
I've loved 50's honesty from day one. He's different from these cats who will do stuff but won't support the culture. It's one thing to profit from this hip-hop culture and not support it. A lot of cats will go, "Oh, I love hip-hop and I love Big Daddy Kane and I love these guys," so why ain't you showing it?
I think I saw something recently from Missy Elliott saying, "It's wonderful to go on all of these sites and see these artists working with the younger generation." But there's cats that came right after that great period of Run-DMC and Melle Mel, where at the time we weren't old yet, and y'all had a chance [to collaborate]. Even at this stage, if you love Melle Mel and Rakim and all of these cats, then why aren't they opening up on your tour?
You have that power now and what I'm trying to say about 50 is I remember when Jam Master Jay would bring him to our shows and he would sit around and say, "Wow, one day I'm gonna be big like y'all." And you want to know why? It's because he was allowed to sit there and learn.
It wasn't like Jay was saying, "Man, f*ck these young kids, they can't come around here. Get this motherf*cker out of here." Hip-hop was always about coexisting and sharing the knowledge. The problem with hip-hop now is there's not a generation gap, it's an information gap.
50 was able to come, sit around and see the possibilities and learn, "I can make whatever I want to come true the same way my idols did." The craziest thing about 50 is he can go on stage, fold his arms without saying anything and motherf*ckers will go crazy. That's power. So use that power to make moves.
Run-D.M.C. were an American hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City. Founded by Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, and Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell, the group is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture.


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Derek Lowe's early trouble doomed the Braves at Busch Stadium tonight. After giving up four runs in the first three innings, The Braves couldn't manage to claw back to tie it and fell by a score of 4-3.
In the bottom half of the first inning, Furcal led off the game for the Cardinals with a base hit. Following a stolen base and a groundout to move him to third, Pujols lined a ball past Prado to drive in the game's first run. David Freese later ripped one down the left field line to score Pujols and put St. Louis up by a score of 2-0. Then, in the third, back to back doubles by Holliday and Berkman chased home a run. Berkman crossed the plate when Yadier Molina grounded one up the middle to make the deficit 4-0.
Freddie Freeman did his part to draw the Braves closer to the Cardinals in the fourth. With Uggla on base, Freddie cranked a ball into the left center field seats for his 19th homer on the year. The Braves scored again in the fifth inning when Brian McCann drove in the Cardinal-killing Jason Bourn with a hot shot past Pujols.
Anthony Varvaro pitched a great seventh and eighth inning to keep the Braves' hopes alive. However, Fernando Salas and Jason Motte pitched well enough to seal the 4-3 win for the Cards. St Louis now sits just 5.5 games back of the Braves in the wild card. Atlanta will try to avoid their second straight sweep in a three game series tomorrow when Huddy takes the mound against Jake Westbrook.


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I know we have John as our head coach and we like him. But if we was on the other sideline, doing everything he did on our sideline, would he drive you crazy?
My answer is no, I could stand him. While he does have some of the same "qualities" Jim has, he is not nearly as annoying. There are coaches on every sideline that I either hate, respect, or like. As a Ravens fan, I respect, but don't especially like Bill Belichick. I know he is a good coach and would probably be happy if he decided to take over Baltimore if John leaves/is fired. Either way, back to the point. John does do a lot of the same stuff Jim does, but he is a lot less volatile about it. From what I know, he holds his own guys responsible and isn't calling out anyone on the other team. John seems to keep his feelings about the rest of the teams in his mind. But my final question for you guys: Would John Harbaugh drive you up a wall if he was on a different team? I say he wouldn't, but that is my opinion.
p.s. And to any Niner fans that are on this site, I probably would be saying the exact same good things about Jim if he was coaching my team. If you're here, you should ask the same questions to yourself: Would Jim drive you up a wall if he was doing the same things on a different sideline? No offense, but he does that to me.


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You saw the UFC on FOX set while it was under construction (if you didn't click here). Now take a look at the completed set design for the "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" event taking place tonight (Sat., Nov. 12, 2011) just a few short hours from now at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
How do you like it, Maniacs?
The UFC on FOX 1 primetime special will feature Cain Velasquez defending his heavyweight championship live on free TV against Brazilian knockout artist Junior dos Santos.
But before they get down and dirty, Curt Menefee, Jay Glazer, Dana White, Kenny Florian, Brock Lesnar and others will get us ready with pre-fight shows on FUEL and FOX, respectively.
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I jumped out of bed this morning and my big toenail got caught on a chair near the foot of my bed. I felt this sharp pain and then saw my whole toenail on the bed.
Looked down at my big toe and it looked like someone put red toenail polish on it. My first thought was: OH NOES!!
Then I went into shock.
It really sucked...Cold sweat, kinda numb all over...I knew I had to do SOMETHING about the bloody toe, so I stood up and limped to the bathroom- put my foot into the sink and ran water over it...if I thought the pain of ripping my toenail off was bad, it was nothing compared to the water on it.
More shock set in...I stumbed back into my bed to ride it out.
After 5 minutes or so, I managed to get out of bed...found out I had no first aid stuff at home (I should really pick some up), so I wrapped my toe in toliet paper and drove to work (where I knew they'd have a first aid kit)...
Got here, wrapped it in some gauze (Still need to find some Peroxide- probably in a few minutes), and it's actually pretty much fine now...I mean, it hurts- but it's probably only about a 2/10.
Anyone ever had this happen to them? If so, how long before the sensitivity of my toe goes away? and about how long before I grow it back?
When I get home I'll post up pictures to gross everyone out.
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I thought they didn't grow back if they got ripped out.
My dad had to get two toe nails removed because they kept getting ingrown for some reason. They are still nasty looking 10-15 years later. Good luck man!
Really? it doesn't come back the same?Originally Posted by metalgoober
I wore sandals to work in a warehouse one time and had mine ripped out when I picked up a recycling bin....sure it hurt like hell...but it grows back
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Nah, it grows back.. not sure how long it takes, but it's not that long.
This happens to my "pinky toe" all the time.
I once dropped a heavy box and tried to catch it with my foot. My toenial on the big toe first turned black and within a few days it fell off. I don't remember how long it was but the skin where the nail should be at hardened until it became a nail. It was weird but cool.....
toenails rip off or I get bruises under them all the time from jogging
but never the whole damn thing like that, ouch.
takes a long time to heal, but I think you're fine. maybe see a doctor if you can.
Hmm. I am not sure exactly what he had to have done, but his 2 toenails somewhat resemble... I am not sure exactly what, but it is pretty bad. I tell my wife not to look directly into them or she will turn to stone.


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Each course, EALC 108, EALC 334, EALC 336, EALC 207a, EALC 207b, EALC 412A and EALC 412B, will last four weeks. Instruction in the classroom will take place in the mornings, Monday through Friday, from 9 A.M. to noon. Everyday in the afternoon, there is also a one-on-one oral practice session for an hour. The total amount of contact hours for each course will be 75. The teaching materials and methods, as well as testing, grading, and course evaluation are the same as those for the courses offered at USC.
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Enhancement of functional, advanced-level Mandarin proficiency for vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural awareness through selected Chinese-language films and television programs, with a focus of Taiwanese films, television, and media in this summer program.
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