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BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Police in Burlington say a deaf man was stabbed several times after his sign language was mistaken for gang signs by another man.
Daniels is in stable condition at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill after Wednesday's incident.
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"May you live in interesting times."
Those Chinese didn't know the half of it.+2
Quick! Let's ban knives!+9
TreyvonShaniquaYoG a little sensitive about being "dizzrespected" from another rival.+6
I'll bet anything the perp was of Swedish descent.Noteworthy Comment +10
He must've carved him up like a Christmas goose if they had to take him to UNC from Burlington! They must've "Life-Flighted" him, because even if the guy had been stabbed on the side of I-40 in the eastbound lane, at the Alamance/Orange Co border, it's still a 30 minute ride with sirens blaring and lights flashing. They do have a hospital in Burlington… it's one of the regional centers that Duke bought up a few years back when they gobbled up damn near every medical facility in the state that wasn't already under the control of the UNC system…+3
Dumbass Gangbanger. We don't need no semi-auto rifles or pistols though.+4
Ray Barone – "He wasn't flashing gang signs, was he Robert."
Robert Barone – "No."
Ray – What was he doing Robert?"
Robert – "…he was…being deaf."+2
Hmmm…deaf v. black. There is a "talk to the hand" joke in there somewhere, perhaps even a "fingerbonics" joke, but I feel lazy this morning.+1
Lefties will want to ban knives and sign language next….but they will not touch all the hand-slappin, hiphop bouncing, jive black greetings where weapons and drugs get traded between the "innocent trevonsshaniquaYOgs" will they???? Naw, in libbie land, thats cool…..0

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Posted on April 28, 2014 - by Kate
Why You Wake Up At The Same Time Every Night (Pt 2)
In Part 1 I discussed the basic concept of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 'Meridian Clock' and how it can give you insight into why you are waking up at the same time each night. As I mentioned before the 12 meridians that sit within the clock have many responsibilities, pathways of energy and connections to different aspects of ourselves: our mind, body and spirit. When we are in balance each meridian is flowing and not expressing sickness.
Is it an aspect of your life that wakes you up at night?
Maybe you're a bit stuck and you don't know what to do next? Or you're waking up early and are caught in a mental loop of guilt over some kind of loss – a relationship, lack of happiness, a job. Often we don't even realise our own feelings or behaviours until they're pointed out to us. The key responsibilities (aspects of life) connected to each meridian is another useful avenue to self-understanding.
Following on from the basic emotions of the elements (Why You Wake Up At The Same Time Every Night Part 1) are the key responsibilities to each meridian. When I'm working with clients I find a pattern of blockages between particular meridians. From this I can see a picture of behaviour or areas of their life that are not working so well. Remember we're talking about sleep and when you're waking up, so use Part 1 to help you find which meridian you need to focus on for self reflection.
Meridians and their key responsibilities
The following table describes the basic responsibilities for each of the 12 meridians.
- Stomach – Nourishment of others; nourishment from outside
- Spleen – Nourishment of self in every way
- Heart – Connection to your spirit; circulation of Qi (energy); heart and mind working as one
- Small Intestine – Communication (speaking, listening); perception; truth
- Bladder – When to use our resources; being controlling
- Kidney – Reproduction and creating things in life; our resources
- Pericardium (aka Sex/Circulation) – Intimate relationships; protecting your heart; healthy boundaries
- Triple Heater – Non-intimate relationships; social aspects
- Gall Bladder – Determination and decision making; action
- Liver – Internal plans; the vision for life
- Lung – Barrier (skin) to the outside world; understanding what is of true value
- Large Intestine – Letting go of impurities (of emotions and beliefs, past experiences) ; holding on to what is of value
Of course, some sleeping problems stem from the inability to even fall asleep at night; the dreaded insomnia. Do you find yourself helplessly awake watching the bedside clock tick loudly over to midnight with your mind ticking away even louder? Midnight puts you in Gall Bladder (11pm – 1am) and the Wood element. Ask yourself "am I stuck and not making a decision about something or acting upon it?", "have I lost perspective?"
Extending the use of the clock beyond sleep
There are many patterns and signs in our lives; you just need to have your eyes open to see them, for example: anxiety around 4pm, headaches late at night, or a sore lower back before dinner time.
Your body is speaking to you in the only way it can by turning your attention away from the external world and inwards toward you. With the transferable knowledge of TCM you can use the clock for any time of day, not just sleeping problems.
If you would like to know more about the key responsibilities of each meridian (as there are many more than those mentioned in Part 1 and 2) check out Acupuncture.com.au.
If you're having trouble falling asleep at night, have a look at my article in the Sanctuary of Sleep series Part One Stress & Sleep – why you have trouble falling asleep.
Any questions or comments are most welcome!
Why You Wake Up by Kate Pamphilon is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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Kerry said:
Hi Kate, this is a great article
It is definitely interesting to observe the time your sleep is disturbed and what this might mean. Also happy to seen another Kinesiologist blogging!
priscilla said:
Hi this article is a big help… Never crossed my mind that it had something to do with our body…
Joanne said:
Interesting article, thank you. My husband and I have just split and not sure if temporary or permanent but we both have a lot of thinking to do. I keep waking between 2 and 3am and sometimes not getting back to sleep till 4 or 5 so this could be why…
laura said:
This makes a lot of sense! Thank you. I think I will get back to my quite moments of introspection before I sleep. Usually a aroma bath. I stopped doing this when the babies were born. I think I need to start again. I need to review & understand my thoughts, feelings and emotions, created during the day, before I can communicate with anyone. So much happens in a day, I don't really process it all before I go to bed. That explains why I wake with a head full of thoughts. My body wakes me up to process the feelings, before I start another day and fill my mind, body and soul with more stuff. Wow. Thank you!
Kate said:
Thanks for your comment, Laura. I am sure others will be helped by seeing the things that you do to process a day and be clear and calm. Take care )
Kate said:
Thanks, Laura. I am sure that other people will get help from reading your comment to see how you process the day to be clear and calm. Take Care. Kate
Deborah Coffey said:
THANK YOU for the understandable version of the TCM clock.
I have a question about going to sleep. In the last 3 years or so, I fall asleep at 11pm. If I'm out with friends, at a dinner party, or just at home, it's like I am unable to stay awake past 11, like my "off" switch goes. I hadn't been considering this an issue, but I'm noticing that this aligns with a meridian shift. Is it significant? I'm relatively healthy and balanced otherwise…
Tre said:
Deborah; can relate to your post. I too have an "off" switch. Cannot stay up past 10PM or the next day is big time coffee. I do not know how old you are, but now that I'm in my 50′s, did the career, raising, kid, running like a maniac, I'm at a slower pace in my life. I have learned through TCM and other modalities to honor my body when it says GO TO BED and other messages it gives me. I too, am fairly balanced and healthy. So anyone who knows me, usually honors that I just need to go to sleep, rest and rejuvenate. Hope this helps!
caesar montes said:
on January 2012 i had a sudden major back pain i went to the doctor for advice. She mentioned that the blood pressure was too high 150 /103 and that she needed to put me on blood pressure medication for life.. i am in my late thirties. i couldnt go to sleep anymore i had three or four days with insomnia. i was given antidepressant pills to go to sleep. i was like i just cant go to sleep i dont have depression. every night i wake up at 3 am … i get up breath deeply and go back to sleep.
Sonia said:
Thank you for this. 3:30 am has been bothering me for a long time and I wasn't buying the Witching Hour explanation. I am glad I found your article. To Caesar Montes, a close friend had the same problem and when he went to the doctor they discovered kidney failure at 23 years old. Keep taking your meds.
Hana said:
This was a very interesting article and seemed to help a lot. I have been waking up between 4 and 5am for the past two nights and My sleeping patterns are bad enough as it is. There are a massive amount of things causing stress in my life at the moment and the biggest thing is my piles of homework for the second year of A levels, in particular the planning I have to do for an important media studies project. I'm very worried about it and that coincides with the numbers 4 and 5 on the clock. I feel a little better now knowing what the reason is.
Marilynn said:
Have you ever thought about including a little bit more than
just your articles? I mean, what you say is valuable and everything.
Nevertheless think about if you added some great graphics or video clips to give your posts more, "pop"!
Your content is excellent but with images and video clips,
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Kate said:
Thanks Marilynn – you're right – I must expand my articles to include other media.
Daniel said:
I've had problems with awaking every night at 4:30 a.m. I know the stress in my life had something to do with it and the Meridian Clock was dead on with my situation. I do try and meditate once a day but now I think I need to go back to twice a day for 20 minutes. Thank you so much for this eye opening.
lyn said:
Hi, Stressed out and waking up at 1am – any advice on what i ought to be looking at and asking myself.
Thoughts would be appreciated.
Many Thanks
Lon said:
This is amazing and so accurate. Thank you! introspection, people! this really hit the nail on the head, or the acupuncture needle in the Meridian as it were.
louise said:
makes sense to me. Questionning what is truly of value is a complex issue. I think I might be up at 4a.m. for a while until I figure it all out!
thanks for the info.
Suzan said:
I heard bout this from a tcm as well so i do believe in it. Can you tell me what question should i ask if i wake up every 4am sharp?
Do you have any goid book to recommend regarding this? With a self healing?
Thank you
Ana said:
This helped but not as much as i thought it would. i wake up everyday at 8:33am and im 38 weeks pregnant its my fifth pregnancy and i don;t really know whats causing it. if any suggestions that might help it is greatly appreciated.
Kate said:
Hi Ana – you are waking up during the Stomach meridian time – this is knows as the 'mother' meridian as it is all about giving to others. You're getting very close to being a mother 5th time around and already very busy being a mother! Stomach needs to be balanced with the partner Earth element meridian of Spleen which is about receiving and mothering ourselves. Take care and all the best for the birth x Kate
Kate said:
Hi Susan – to read more about the meridians and without getting too technical, you could try Ted Kaptchuk 'The Web That Has No Weaver', Kate
KitT said:
This has been one of the most helpful things I've read, thank you for providing this knowledge. I've been waking up at 3:11am for about 6 months, which has been marked by a marriage separation and ultimately divorce. I'd like to learn more about this belief or branch of health/wellness, if you could please share resources I should look into? Thank you for this fascinating insight.
Minnie Verma said:
Hi Kate,Thanks for wonderful information.I have been waking up every night around 2 am mostly and sometimes i wake up at 12 and can't go back to sleep its like I get stuck on one recurrent thought.as if my energy is spiraling.
My son who has Autism also gets stuck on a single thought that is disturbing him and I can not help him make peace with that. he has trouble falling asleep, and sometimes wakes up at 12, 1,2 , 3-4 am anytime in the night and goes back to sleep at 5 only.
If you could suggest something it would be really helpful. Thanks.Mini
Kit said:
Hi Kate,
Thank you so much for your useful article and it is a great help to me and lots of people out there with such problem.
Michael said:
Ok so I wake up between 430 and 5am then between 4-6pm my stomach hurts what might be my issue
Saad Hassan said:
Thank you very much. This article is very helpful for me to understand different symptoms.
Cat said:
I have woken up at 3:31 for the past few days and looking at the meridian it says bladder and water.. I guess I don't understand what that could mean.., it says when to use our resources and controlling… Ive never thought if myself as controlling… I don't notice any issues with my bladder… I guess I don't know if I'm looking into it correctly..
Nancy said:
GREAT INFO — I was at a mtg today and happened to mention how for the past few weeks I keep waking up at 2AM (or around 2AM) and someone shared this info with me. I can't think of anything that I am personally angry or frustrated about but for liver (Internal plans; the vision for life) I was thinking maybe it has to do with my son and his future. He's a senior in high school and we are going the through the college application process and it seems to be all I think and worry about.
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Well, I did not expect that.
I thought that Walden's lies were going to catch up to him on "Give Santa a Tail-Hole," but perhaps they will soon, as his double life is most certainly going to take a major toll on him, most likely destroying the relationship he has with Kate.
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I agree that the supporting characters should be used more.
I thought that the episode where Walden visits Berta's house was the best since Charlie departed. Finally, some real character development!
I found the sight of the gorgeous Mr. Kutcher in those antlers to be a giggle-inducing delight. I don't really care what he does. But I also liked this episode. I did find Berta's kindness somewhat surprising. She has seemed to me in the episodes I have seen (not too many during the Charlie Sheen era, most during the Ashton Kutcher era) to be a heartless bitch. I would never expect Berta to do a nice thing for anyone without compensation.
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At the Union Square Park Farmers Market Wednesday, New Yorkers were still talking about Tuesday's earthquake.
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"I did decide to get a little more cash out of the ATM, keep it on hand, and a few gallons of drinking water," said one New Yorker.
The city's Office of Emergency Management says you should keep enough supplies in your home to survive for at least three days in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. That includes one gallon of drinking water per person per day and non perishable ready-to-eat canned goods, as well as a first aid kit, a flashlight and a battery powered radio.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 smartly emphasizes low-light shooting over mere megapixels
Panasonic rolled out the DMC-LX3, a new flagship for its point-and-shoot line of Lumix cameras today, and this is not just like all the others. Finally, somebody breaks this stupid vicious circle of the megapixel wars. If you haven't heard by now, more megapixels doesn't necessarily mean better pictures. This nicely designed pocketcam stops at 10.1 megapixels, and instead concentrates on a bigger 1/1.63-inch sensor, facilitating better low-light shooting. How much better? Panasonic says the camera's sensitivity is 40% better than that of its predecessor.
While its execution might not be quite as impressive as its specs, this camera can shoot at a native ISO 3200. That means there are a lot of situations where you'll be able to use natural, soft and flattering light instead of that harsh pop-up flash. Is this a big deal? Yes. This capability is important enough for me to have spent $1700 on a Nikon D300, one of the best cameras for low-light shooting.
Preliminary shots show the resolution of this $499 camera leaving something to be desired, but maybe the DMC-LX3's mere existence will break this crazy spiraling of megapixels, which above about 8 just means more cumbersome files and not necessarily higher resolution. It's about time point-and-shoot camera makers paid attention to features that really matter, rather than just megapixel numbers.
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TABLE 2-5 Cell Types Involved in Spinal Cord Injuries
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Function and Description
Carries information within the brain to the rest of the body by conducting electrical signals from neuron to neuron
Several functional types: motor neuron, sensory neuron, autonomic neuron, and interneuron
A type of glial cell found in the CNS
Sequesters potassium ions during neural activity
Removes excess neurotransmitters (e.g., glutamate and γ-aminobutyric acid)
Reacts to injury with hypertrophy and cell division, an increase in protein filaments, and formation of a glial scar
Forms myelin that insulates the neurons' axons to expedite transmission of electrical signals
One oligodendrocyte myelinates multiple axons
Produces molecules, including Nogo-A, that inhibit neurite outgrowth
Found in the peripheral nervous system
One Schwann cell myelinates only one axon
Promotes neurite outgrowth
Migrates into the spinal cord after injury
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A Montville couple accused of selling heroin in the region concealed the drug in several vehicles, including one with a hidden compartment, court records show.
Cristian Caba, 29, formerly of 622 Route 163, Montville, was slated to appear Tuesday in New London Superior Court, but because he's in a Rhode Island federal prison on drug charges, he was not present. His alleged co-conspirator, Krista Raffo, briefly appeared in court Tuesday. She also faces federal narcotics charges.
According to warrants, a confidential informant told police in April that Caba was selling heroin and keeping the drugs in his home and car. The informant called Caba, and they agreed to meet. During this time, police watching Caba's residence in Montville saw him and a woman, later identified as Raffo, leave the residence and meet up with the informant in Norwich, the warrant says.
Raffo was seen leaving the truck and meeting the informant, at which time there was a brief exchange. The informant gave police a clear plastic bag with contents that tested positive for heroin.
Police arranged a second drug deal with the informant.
On May 8, Montville police, state police and the Statewide Narcotics Task Force executed a search and seizure warrant at Caba and Raffo's residence. They were pulled over as they were leaving their home. Raffo told police that as they were being pulled over, Caba instructed her to hide the heroin in her body. When they were stopped, she retrieved the drugs, which subsequently tested positive for heroin, the warrant says.
Raffo also directed police through instructions to open a motorized compartment in the rear of the front passenger seat. Police found about 10 grams of heroin packaged for sale in the hidden compartment.
During the search, Raffo's mother, Cindy Raffo, was inside the residence. Police said Cindy Raffo told them that they would find drugs in a white Cadillac DeVille that was parked in the driveway. She said she had seen Caba constantly come and go from the vehicle.
Krista Raffo and Caba denied owning the car and refused to consent to a search of it. A drug-detecting dog sniffed the car and alerted police to the presence of drugs. The car was impounded and searched. Altogether, police said they seized 380 grams of heroin, packaging materials, scales, cutting agents, three cars and more than $13,000 in cash. The street value of the drugs was estimated at $38,000.
Raffo was released that same day on a $25,000 bond. Documents showed she paid $43,500 in cash to secure Caba's release on his $600,000 bond.
Both were charged with possession of narcotics and three counts of risk of injury to a minor. Caba was also charged with operation of a drug factory and possession with intent to sell.
On May 29, the couple was arrested on federal drug charges in Norwich. Police said Caba had a motel key for a room in Niantic. After securing a warrant, police and federal agents found 150 grams of heroin packaged for sale and other packaging materials in that hotel room.
Both Caba and Raffo were indicted on conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin. Caba was also indicted on possession with intent to distribute and distribution of heroin.
Both Caba's and Raffo's Superior Court cases have been continued to Sept. 11, although it is uncertain whether Caba will appear then because he remains in federal custody. Raffo is out on bond.
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We're up before dawn and already the house is filled with the inviting aroma of fresh brewed coffee and savory apple wood bacon. Much of our preparations is done the night before — forming crusts into quiche, marinating thick slabs of challah bread and peeling apples.
Breakfast at our table is a celebration… a way to welcome a new day in the mountains with all its promise of beauty and adventure. Robust coffee, lively conversation, a radiant fire and a sumptuous gourmet breakfast is served in a room filled with laughter. Does anybody remember laughter?
Sunday morning was always special as a kid growing up in our house. Having worked long hours at GM through the week, my Dad would round-up us kids and hustle us into the kitchen, leaving our Mom to sleep-in — something she rarely did. There we would participate in an event called breakfast!
Dad would delegate the responsibilities, with my youngest brother, Brian, in charge of "toast", my next youngest brother, Alan, was the "chopper" and, as the eldest, I would work the stove. Baby sister, Lori, would stay safe in my father's arms. Like a scene from the Wizard of Oz, bread was buttered, potatoes got diced and eggs and sausages were cooked in the pan.
Alternately, some Sundays would be oat meal and others pancakes. Sure there was the occasional cut finger or burned hand, but what we had in abundance was a kitchen filled with laughter. My Mom would rise and would wonder what had happened to her kitchen.
Before the clean-up commenced, we would come together as family over a breakfast so fine. The laughter continued as we got ready for church — shoes polished to a high gloss shine and cowlicks plastered down with something called "Wave-set".
This morning, it's Donna and I in the kitchen and a house filled with splendid guests, who will soon gather for a delightful meal. They will talk about where they're from and where they are going and most importantly… there will be laughter.


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Howto Reinstall Grub!!!
It being a very common problem and sooner or latter a Linux user tends to face it when installing Windows after Linux… The master boot records from the memory are lost and they are writed for windows only systems…. So here is the way to write Master boot records or rather installing grub again so that LINUX gets back to work..
1. Boot the Desktop/Live CD of linux.
2. Open a terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal)
3. Start grub as root with the following command :
sudo grub
4. You will get a grub prompt (see below) which we will use to find the root partition and install grub to the MBR (hd0,0)
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completions. Anywhere else TAB lists the possible
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Type the following and press enter:
find /boot/grub/stage1
Using this information, set the root device:
grub> root (hd0,1)
Install Grub:
grub> setup (hd0)
Exit Grub:
grub> quit
5. Reboot (to hard drive). Grub should be installed and both Ubuntu and Windows should have been automatically detected.
6. If, after installing grub, Windows will not boot you may need to edit /boot/grub/menu.lst (That is a small "L" and not the number 1 in menu.lst)
* Open a terminal and enter :
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Or, in Kubuntu:
kdesu kate /boot/grub/menu.lst
Your Windows stanza should look something like this :
title Windows XP/Vista # You can use any title you wish, this will appear on your grub boot menu
rootnoverify (hd0,0) #(hd0,0) will be most common, you may need to adjust accordingly
chainloader +1
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49 TABLE 11 AASHTO T103 Procedures A, B, and C Procedure Solution Immersion Number of Cycles A Water 24 hours 50 B 0.5% solution of Vacuum Saturation 16 ethyl alcohol and (25.4 mm Mercury) water C Water Vacuum Saturation 25 (25.4 mm Mercury) better discrimination than the sulfate test and is more precise." for high-volume roadways. Woodward (109), who has per- Freeze-thaw losses of less than 6% for high-volume roads and formed extensive skid testing, notes a quandary for British of less than 30% for low-volume roads are recommended. aggregate sources between desirable levels of polish stone value to maintain adequate skid resistance and desirable lev- els of micro-deval loss to ensure durability against raveling 2.7.3 Aggregate Properties Related to and popouts. Polishing and Frictional Resistance The friction of a pavement surface is a function of the sur- 2.7.4 Summary of Tests Related to Aggregate face textures that include the wavelength ranges described by Durability microtexture and macrotexture. Microtexture provides a gritty surface to penetrate thin water films and produce good fric- The following is a summary of the tests related to aggre- tional resistance between the tire and the pavement. Macrotex- gate durability. ture provides drainage channels for water expulsion between the tire and the pavement, thus allowing better tire contact � Aggregates are subject to breakdown during stock- with the pavement to improve frictional resistance and to pre- piling, mixing and compaction. Excessive aggregate vent hydroplaning. Initial macrotexture is a function of gra- breakdown can alter in-place gradations and can affect dation, although tests for abrasion resistance--such as the the volumetric properties of the HMA. In the United aggregate abrasion value and micro-deval abrasion loss--are States, the LA abrasion test (AASHTO T96) is the most related to the change in macrotexture with time (119). commonly used test to assess aggregate breakdown dur- Polishing is the loss of microtexture with traffic wear. Pol- ing construction. It is correlated to other tests for aggre- ishing is common in many carbonate aggregates. No test meth- gate breakdown. There is no evidence to suggest that the ods were included in the Superpave mix design system to LA abrasion test should be replaced by another impact assess aggregate polishing. Agencies with aggregate sources test for the purpose of assessing aggregate breakdown prone to polishing have developed a number of means for during construction. qualifying or grading aggregate sources for various traffic � Aggregates in HMA are subject to weathering and levels. Polish Stone Value (BS 812) may be the most widely abrasion in situ. Although originally intended to assess used test. Coarse aggregate particles having certain dimen- degradation from freezing and thawing, sulfate sound- sions are first cemented into a curved mold. A group of the ness tests (AASHTO T104) have been widely used to curved molds are attached to the outside of a steel wheel. The assess aggregates' resistance to weathering. Several steel wheel rotates bringing the samples into contact with a studies indicated good correlation between magnesium rubber wheel treated with coarse and then with fine emery sulfate soundness loss and micro-deval abrasion loss powders, which abrade the aggregate samples. Water is con- (AASHTO TP58). Several studies have also indicated tinually applied to the aggregate surface. Upon completion of that the strength of some aggregates is significantly the polishing, the mold with cemented aggregate particles is lower when wet. The micro-deval test offers improved mounted on a British Pendulum Tester. A pendulum arm with precision over sulfate soundness. The micro-deval test an attached rubber pad swings across the mold so that the also indicates abrasion resistance. This suggests that the rubber pad drags across the samples. A scale measures the micro-deval test may be more suitable to predicting height of the pendulum swing after contact with the sample. aggregates performance in relation to weathering and Lower numbers represent greater microtexture. abrasion than is sulfate soundness. However, data sug- Some aggregates are resistant to polishing. Other aggre- gests specifications for micro-deval loss may have to be gate types maintain their microtexture by the continual abra- based on aggregate type. sion of mineral grains exposing fresh nonpolished grains. � There is debate as to whether aggregates used in This renewal is desirable as long as the loss is not so great HMA need to be resistant to freezing and thawing. as to represent an aggregate that is not durable. Senior and Historically, sulfate soundness tests have been used to Rogers (115) recommend polish stone values in excess of 50 assess aggregates ability to resist weathering. A limited


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To the hounded famous, paparazzi sightings may be cause to turn tail and run, but one hotel is giving the infamous brand of celebrity photographers a glowing welcome. Manhattan's Row NYC, a boutique hotel in the city's Time's Square neighborhood, has just introduced a penthouse suite that's an ode, of — Continue reading
It's true that looks aren't everything, but for design lovers of a certain ilk—namely, Americans with an affinity for Latin esthetic sensibilities—Puerto Rico offers heaps of unexpected beauty. There's the natural variety, of course—perpetually blue skies, endless sandy beaches dotting its Atlantic coast, waves that beckon surfers to its western — Continue reading
Sweden's' Studio Esinam, founded by art director Josefine Lilljegren and architect Sebastian Gokah, have added a new print to their limited edition Elevations series—a suite of prints that capture the essence of major international cities through the lens of spare, black-and-white architectural drawings. Tokyo joins Paris on the current list — Continue reading
Suffice it to say that when the great graphic designer, Paul Rand, created a visual identity for the city of Columbus, Indiana, back in 1973, he wasn't imagining how terrific his 'dancing C' would look as a public bicycle rack. But kudos to Columbus for its practical and symbolic application — Continue reading
Anyone in the mood for the vibrant brand of Modernism exemplified by Mexican masters Luis Barragan and Ricardo Legorreta will have to look somewhere besides Mexico City's new Distrito Capital boutique hotel, a ravishing Modernist nirvana with nary a nod to Mexican culture in sight. French architect Joseph Dirand, whose — Continue reading
Estonia boasts the oldest capital in Northern Europe—a city of uncommon beauty and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site—but the scores of tourists who come to Tallinn do so because of its proximity to Finland. A mere 2-hour ferry ride across the Gulf of Finland, Tallinn is a popular weekend destination — Continue reading
Dutch design studio Smool, which introduced an interesting television prototype that we showcased on this site earlier this year, has created an electric scooter concept for Amsterdam-based bicycle and scooter brand QWIC. Called The Q, the lightweight scooter is being billed as "sustainable, personal transport," or a green alternative to — Continue reading
The travel bug, we're happy to say, doesn't always necessitate a journey to the earth's far corners in order to be assuaged. Just 640 miles from the coast of North Carolina (and a mere 2 hour flight from the shores of New York City), Bermuda can do the job quite — Continue reading
Bitten as we are with the wanderlust bug, we thought the end of the work week was as good a time as any to kick off an occasional photographic series on places we've been, wish we'd been, or still hope to see. These photos of Iceland, taken recently by Olivia Rae James, stopped — Continue reading
We're utterly gobsmacked by these photos of El Palauet Living Barcelona, a luxury boutique hotel which takes the concept of "personalized service" to dizzying heights. Lucky (and well-heeled) guests who manage to score one of the hotel's 6 roomy suites, located on the major thoroughfare of Passeig de Gràcia, have — Continue reading
From Brussels to Dubai, hoteliers have capitalized on the Mid Century Modern craze by creating luxurious accommodations for design-savvy travelers eager to temporarily lose themselves in a blur of Eames and Nelson, Bertoia and Girard. But for serious students of design history, a rather more holistic experience awaits, thanks to — Continue reading
The Spanish island of Formentera is the setting of this ravishing pool and deck design, recently completed by architect Marià Castelló Martínez. Created to visually and literally connect two century-old houses, the exceedingly reductive design seeks to be a visual counterpoint to the ubiquitous rugged stone which characterizes the island's — Continue reading
Oh to be in Águeda, Portugal! For the second July in a row, an installation comprised of hundreds of colorful umbrellas is gracing the skies above its shopping district, and we're nothing if not jealous. Local production company SextaFeira Produções conceived of and installed the beguiling Umbrella Sky project last — Continue reading
Chicago is windy, Pittsburgh is steely, and New York never sleeps. But Vancouver, it turns out, has a great many defining characteristics. By Any Other Name is a poster exhibition (seen here, on display at Waterfront Station, the city's major public transit terminal) conceived of and curated by the Vancouver — Continue reading
Adding a contemporary spin to traditional orb globes is this faceted Blank Globe, part of the Geografica series of paper globes by Japan's Drill Design. Sold in a flat pack, the lightweight cardboard design is easy to assemble and, when assembled, tilts at the exact angle (23.4 degrees) of the — Continue reading
"I bought an antique sign press at an antique store. I found a stack of antique atlases the very next day at an estate sale. I heard You Can Go Your Own Way on the radio on the way home and it was one of those giant light bulb moments," — Continue reading
It's true we have travel on our minds, this first day of summer, but who wouldn't want to do some traveling with this lovely suitcase in tow? The result of luggage maker TUMI's collaboration with fashion designer Anna Sui, Extended Trip Packing Case is an exceedingly pretty, lightweight suitcase, — Continue reading
Any hotel with a "do not disturb" sign this original deserves a mention. Es Marès Hotel & Spa, a boutique hotel on the Spanish island of Formentera, which takes its name from the local Marès sandstone used in its construction, is a bright and airy confection infused with distinctive Modernist touches. The pristine all-white — Continue reading
From Kate Spade Saturday, the brand's lower-priced label which just launched this spring, expect "bright colors, graphic shapes, and bold prints." We'll admit we don't know how that necessarily distinguishes it from its perpetually upbeat parent, but the affordable price point and it's aim of "channeling the carefree spirit of the — Continue reading


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It's because of the event.
It's because of the message.
It's because of the keynote speaker.
That being said, welcome to Cleveland, Tina Wesson — a proud mom, a fiery competitor and a lone survivor!
Yes, coming to our Bradley County hometown is THE Tina Wesson, a Knoxville native whose face is a postcard and whose name is legend among fans — and there are millions of them — of CBS TV's top-rated reality show, "Survivor."
Followers of this television anomaly — now in its 28th incredible season (that's 14 years) — remember her well as the million-dollar winner of "Survivor: The Australian Outback" in 2001. It was the reality show's second season.
Her hard-earned victory was the start of a "Survivor" roller coaster for the athletic Tina, who's as good as they get in tennis and racquetball.
But in "Survivor," it's all about outlasting, outplaying and outwitting. It's a social game. It's a physical test of endurance. It's an individual test of inner-strength and moral character.
After outdueling mild-mannered Texan Colby Donaldson in the final Tribal Council in Australia, Tina returned to the show three years later to compete in 2004's "Survivor: All-Stars." However, that experience turned sour and she became the first contestant voted out only three days into the competition. As a former winner, she was perceived immediately to be a threat by younger players who were eager to claim a piece of their own "Survivor" pie and the million-dollar prize.
Committed to redeeming her image, Tina came back again in 2013 for the show's 27th season in "Survivor: Blood vs. Water" where she finished fourth, falling just short of the final Tribal Council.
Now just a few months shy of 54, Tina is taking her message to the people — especially to the hearts of young folks, and tonight it will be intended mostly for teen women and girls. She will mesh her experiences of personal triumph with grieving times of deep tragedy.
Though sure to be inspiring, her words won't be rocket science. They will trumpet the same themes by which Tina has lived her life, a few among them being:
Giving up is never a final option.
"Impossible" is merely a perception of the eyes and a prison of the ears.
"Maybe" is the dialogue of the unwilling and a hope of the uncertain.
"Won't" is the hidden precursor to "can't."
A girl's dream transcends to a woman's vision.
A woman's vision lights the path to a task yet unattained.
Empowering Women is about lighting a fire in the hearts of little girls and giving them reason to believe that they can, they must and they will.
Empowering Women is about bringing role models to a stage and giving them the spotlight of influence for the sake of our youth who crave their passion.
Empowering Women is about granting a voice and finding safe passage so that it may be heard.
Empowering Women is about introducing a role model whose life's experiences as a child are not so far removed from those who can benefit from their telling.
Empowering Women is about reaching out and touching the fragile lives of those straddling the fence that divides right from wrong.
Empowering Women is about the good in life, alienating the bad and understanding the difference between the two.
Empowering Women is about a "me" thing, a "you" thing and a "we" thing.
Tonight's festivities kick off at 7 p.m. from the Cleveland Country Club. Included will be a scrumptious meal, a fundraising auction, a time of fellowship among women and men and all who believe in the potential of youth. Emceeing will be another beloved face, popular comedian Karen Mills — a local girl who dared to dream.
Also on tap will be a set of heartfelt awards for women in our hometown community who are making a difference every day in the lives of those around them and in the lifestyles of those who yearn to be them.
And so, we offer again. Welcome to Cleveland, Tina Wesson!
You will find many new friends in "The City With Spirit."
Their measure won't come in the number of hearts; but rather, in the volume of their beat.


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You may or may not have noticed but we've been severely slacking in the video department. Life has just been too crazy. Once I'm full time blogging I'll get my weekly groove back.
Anyway, this week we are sharing a little tip to save your aging produce. Inspired by Heather over on Leading the Weigh, I haven't wasted a bag of spinach in months! She's a genius!!
Some of my Spinach Recipe where you could easily use the saved frozen spinach…
- Simply Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
- Fennel and Spinach Soup
- Spinach Calzones
- Spinach Ricotta Roll
- Stupendous Stromboli
- Wonton Pizza Bites
- Healthy Breakfast Hash
- Simple Spaghetti Squash
- Mini Shrimp Rolls
- Mini Spinach Egg Muffins
- Mom's Stuffing


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Semantic Technology Jobs: IBM
IBM is looking for a Watson Research Staff Member in Yorktown Heights, NY. According to the post, "Candidates sought in the areas of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Search. Specific areas of interest include: Information Extraction, Machine Translation, Machine Learning, Question Answering, Text Summarization, NLP Infrastructure and Tools Development, Text Understanding and Generation, Cross-Lingual Search, and Text Categorization. Candidates with a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or related areas are preferred." Read more


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Hurricane Sandy could have been stopped with old car tires
According to a well-respected and apparently not crazy British scientist, Hurricane Sandy could have been completely suppressed if only we'd tossed a bunch of old car tires into the ocean ahead of time. Oops.
The scientist in question is Stephen Salter, Emeritus Professor of Engineering Design at Edinburgh University. His idea involves stopping hurricanes dead in their tracks by robbing them of the energy that they need to keep going, using a contraption called a Salter Sink that's made largely of spare car tires. Here's a cross section:
Basically, a Salter Sink is just a big plastic ring (anywhere from 10 to 100 meters in diameter) filled with car tires for flotation, with a plastic tube in the center that extends down maybe a hundred meters or so into the water column. And that's it.
The way it would work is that waves would wash over the top of the ring, leaving warm water from the ocean's surface inside as they pass. With each successive wave, that warm water gets pushed down the tube and out the bottom, where it mixes with much colder water down below, effectively turning the Salter Sink into a giant heat pump. A single large Salter Sink can transfer something like 10 billion watts of heat away from the ocean's surface, and it's that heat that provides the power for hurricanes. With enough of these things (like, hundreds or thousands) floating around in hurricane formation areas, there simply wouldn't be enough available energy for storm formation anymore.
Here's a video of how the Salter Sink would work:
As you can see, it's made completely of cheap materials, and it's totally self-powered from wave energy, but it still manages to transfer a huge amount of heat away from the surface. The Salter Sink concept is now owned by Intellectual Ventures, and while more research needs to be done to assess potential environmental impacts, it seems like the amount of money (and lives) that could be saved by giving these things a shot would be well worth the effort.
Intellectual Ventures, via Daily Mail and Inhabitat


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The Big Bang Theory Review: Vaporub, Bath or Spanking?by Carla Day at . Comments
Sheldon and Amy's wacky relationship and Howard's aversion to worms and gutting fish took the spotlight in "The Fish Guts Displacement."
With the exception of the opening montage, Sheldon was off on his own being a good boyfriend to Amy, while the others attempted to help Howard prepare for a fishing trip. The lack of connection between the two situations was noticeable, but overall the episode was funny. Though, a few moments out-shined the rest.
Sheldon's sudden uneasiness over the Spider-Man theme song was typical Sheldon, which also means it was hilarious. When he broke out singing the theme songs, I cracked up. For a man of his intelligence, it's amazing what he comes up with. Here's the exchange:
Sheldon: Is anyone else troubled by the Spider-Man theme song?
Leonard: Why would it trouble you? It's like your third favorite cartoon theme song.
Sheldon: It is, right behind [Sheldon sings "Inspector Gadget" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" theme songs]
Sheldon: However, the Spider-Man lyrics posit that Spider-Man's Spider-Man does whatever a spider can.
Howard: Yeah, so?
Sheldon: I can think of many things that Spider-Man can't do that a spider can. One crawl in your ear and die, two legally leave Guatemala without a passport, and three have sex with a spider. | permalink
Seriously, sex with a spider? Maybe Sheldon does know something about sex after all. While he is a high level thinker, Amy got him with her "extended" sickness. Though, I have to give him some credit, he did eventually catch on. "Liar liar pants on fire," anyone?
While Sheldon has started demonstrating his affection (love?) for Amy, she has learned how to manipulate him into any physical contact she can get. Vaporub?
Sheldon: No. I need to get you down for a nap. For some reason that Vaporub gets you all fired up. | permalink
Amy kept her sickness thing going to keep her love close. Though, her "help" in choosing the punishment for lying perhaps was even more epic. Spanking?
Amy: Are you saying you want to spank me?
Sheldon: I don't want to. But, it looks like you have left me no choice.
Amy: That's true. I've been a very bad girl. | permalink
Each of their interactions was hilarious. As much as I'd love to see Sheldon just give in, pull her into a kiss and seduce her, I'd miss the humor from their awkward relationship.
It's intriguing how sometimes awkward works, while other times it doesn't. Howard's visit to Bernadette's parents was not very funny. If anything, I felt terribly uncomfortable for Howard. Though, as a set-up it succeeded.
For a group of men, it's telling that the manliest of their friends is also the most feminine of the group -- Penny. Howard's interactions with the worm and fish were ridiculously amusing. First, he put the worm over the hook? Seriously? "Jam a hook into his face!" He did do better pulling out the fish innards ... until Penny's comment about the eggs. Those guys are super queasy! I shouldn't talk, though, I can and have hooked worms, but gutting a fish, no thank you!
The lesson was good for all of them. It was nice to see Penny be able to show off her knowledge about something. So often, it's her doing the learning, so the change of pace was appreciated and provided for some good fodder.
Howard should feel much more at home at a casino table, then he would out fishing or hunting. The men's bonding over their wives at the end was a nice conclusion.
Howard: Boy, we're married to a couple of ball busters, huh, Mike?
Bernadette's Dad: That's my wife and daughter you're talking about.
Howard: Great couple of gals.
Bernadette's Dad: I wouldn't go that far. | permalink
While they may not talk much, they definitely have something in common with their wives.
Overall, the only scene that didn't really work for me was dinner at the parents. The episode has some great one-liners, as well as, extended funny scenes. For more of the best lines, check out The Big Bang Theory quotes section.
What scene did you find the funniest? Did you enjoy Amy's antics? Or, Howard's cheerleaders?
Carla Day is a staff writer for TV Fanatic. Follow her on Twitter and on Google+.Tags: The Big Bang Theory, Reviews
Shamy was freakin hilarious. Normally it Amy is just creepy and irritating but this ep was omg funny.
By far, this episode was one of the funniest this season. I laughed till I cried with the interactions between Sheldon and Amy . And for those who thought the spanking was abuse. You need lighten up . a lot! It's only abuse if the other person isn't into it.
Wow! I can't believe how many folks were so upset by the spanking. It was never going to be abuse. I think it sad that so many people seem to have suffered abuse to the extent that this really troubled them. I thought the episode was quite funny and enjoyed Amy more in this episode than any within recent memory. Tricking Sheldon into turning her on was really funny. I agree that the dinner sequence was awkward and uncomfortable to watch but the kind of reconciliation between Howard and Mike was a good result. I too commented to my wife that the "manliest" of the group is Penny. It is fun when they defer to her for her real world smarts.
I'm with Lisa on this. You people who have issues with being battered, sexually abused etc keep forcing your vision of things everywhere. It's like you don't even realize that your perceptions were warped by your experience and want everyone to share that. Because Sheldon is a man, he's the abuser? No one was abusing anyone but if that label could be applied to anyone wouldn't it go to Amy who tricked someone much more naive into sexually gratifying her? But it's not even that because there's nothing Amy did that will hurt him and he could learn a lot more just by watching the afternoon soaps. He isn't some ordinary boyfriend beating on his girlfriend. He's treating Amy like a child because he doesn't know any better than to refer to his childhood when confronted by a person who's been making him take care of her as if she was a sick toddler for days.
Oops - Sheldon was NOT trying to beat Amy!! (Lol, that kind of messed up my whole rant!)
OMG people!!! Sheldon was trying to BEAT Amy, he was raised (and so were a lot of other people) by a Mother who when you did wrong, you received a spank on the Behind! Not Tortured, Not Beat, Not Whipped - a spank or smack behind. And you know what, all of us who had this done, are now respectful, responsible, law abiding Citizens!! Yes, I understand some parents do / did beat their children, this was not about beating, this was a clueless man trying to figure out how to discipline someone and a swat on the behind is how he was disciplined growing up!
I am sorry some people were abused as children, this has nothing to do with that!!!
I think if more parents still disciplined their children (and were less worried about being their friend) the World would not be full of cry babies who Sue and/or Throw Temper Tantrums whenever someone looks at them funny, they get fired, lose a Game, or someone calls them a name!!!!
Good Grief, quit being such whiny babies!!!
sheldon giving amy an bath too was so uncalled for and ooc too he dose not like touch people and being touch. what are they ding to this poor guy
i did nit like the fact that they are changing sheldon i want the cold uncaring sheldon back. sheldon would neaver take care of amy he hates grems and being around any one who is sick!!!!!!!!!! he hates touching anyone he hates the rub it makes his hands smell funny. why would he spank amy again he hates touching people they naeed to break up sheldon and amy and get of amy for good. so glad they he did not sing soft kitty that would of be some thing i would forgive. love peeny teaching the guys to gut an fish
Hitting your partner for _punishment_ is not ok. It does not matter what Amy "liked," the show sent and endorsed a message that it is ok to physically hurt your partner for a perceived slight (Sheldon hit Amy as an act of punishment; not respect, not love, nor sexual intimacy). It was a creepy scene that changed my feelings about this show which has been my top favorite comedy, and Sheldon, my favorite character. This is a major disappointment.
absolutely loved this episode!!!!! Amy was really funny!


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Lately, I keep hearing the same thing from teens: "I loved Twilight, but nothing else is as good!" If you, too, are suffering from post-Edward depression, try these great paranormal books!
Prom Nights from Hell
Here's a great way to get your Stephenie Meyer fix: read something else by her!
One of the stories in this collection is Meyer's, and you may also find other paranormal authors you like.
In these stories, teen girls meet up with reapers, demons, zombies, vampires, oracles, and more! The tales run the gamut from romantic to funny to scary.
Other authors include Meg Cabot and Michele Jaffe.
You can also watch author Kim Harrison discuss the novel based on her story: Once Dead, Twice Shy.
Evermore, by Alyson Noël
Since her family died in a car accident, Ever has strange abilities.
She can see auras, read minds, and know your life story just by touching you.
That's why she avoids touching anyone, which makes her an outcast at school. Her head is full of noise, and she doesn't think she can cope - until she meets gorgeous Damon.
Why does he bring silence with him, and why is he immune to her powers? Who - or what - is he?
Watch a trailer for the book here! You can also check out the author's blog and website.
The Summoning, by Kelley Armstrong
Chloe Saunders is going crazy. At least, that's what she's told after she sees a ghost. She is quickly sent to a group home for teens called Lyle House.
But as Chloe gets to know the other teens at the home, she begins to realize that there something odd about everyone.
How does Simon push people without being anywhere near them? Why do objects move of their own accord when Liz is around? What's with Rae's thing for fire? ...And what really happens to the teens who are "released"?
Chloe and her friends discover that Lyle House is definitely not your usual group home - and they are all in serious danger. Check out the sequel, The Awakening, and the website / blog. You can also watch a trailer for the book here!
Night World series, by L.J. Smith
There are nine books in this series so far! Each large volume has three books.
In each book, a supernatural being and a human discover that they are soulmates, and bound together forever.
Can they escape with their lives after defying the laws of the Night World?
Find out in this series, which features vampires, werewolves, witches, and more!
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side, by Beth Fantaskey
Jessica's senior year is about to be ruined by an exchange student named Lucius. He is looming creepily wherever Jessica goes, and soon he's at her door.
Lucius claims that Jessica is a vampire princess and he's her long-lost fiancé. But Jessica refuses to accept her vampiric responsibilities – she is a vegetarian, after all.
Then a devious cheerleader sets her sights on Lucius, and things suddenly look different.
Could Jessica really stop a global vampire war? Can she save Lucius' soul? Can she compete with a cheerleader? Check out the author's website here.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth, by Carrie Ryan
This book never uses the word "zombie," but it's all about the walking dead.
Mary's world is guided by the Sisterhood and protected by the Guardians. It is surrounded by a fence. The fence keeps out the Unconsecrated, who inhabit the Forest of Hands and Teeth.
When Mary's mother is bitten by one of the Unconsecrated, she is cast into the Forest. Mary is taken in by the Sisterhood, and she quickly discovers that they are hiding something.
Is there humanity beyond the Forest of Hands and Teeth? Is there a part of the world unaffected by the Unconsecrated? Mary is determined to find out. Then the fence is breached.
Need, by Carrie Jones
Don't let the weird gold lipstick on the cover throw you off - this book is really good!
After Zara's stepfather dies, she is shipped off to rural Maine, a place where she can stay "safe." But what does she need to stay safe from?
It turns out Maine isn't all that secure when Zara picks up her very own stalker. Things get even worse when she discovers that he's a pixie.
Unfortunately, he's nothing like Tinkerbell - he's big and menacing, and he's hunting the locals.
Will Zara be able to cope with the death of her stepfather? Will she be able to avoid the creepy pixie? And is that cute guy at school a werewolf?
Wicked Lovely, by Melissa Marr
Aislinn knows the rules. Don't stare at faeries, don't speak to faeries. And don't ever attract their attention.
She has always been able to see faeries, and has carefully ignored them. But recently, they have been growing unsettlingly active.
Then Keenan, the Summer King, arrives. Is Aislinn meant to be his Summer Queen?
The sequel is Ink Exchange, and the final book in the series is on order at the library! You can watch the trailer here.