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Summer means many of us are getting out of the city and into the sunshine. I have a home in Michigan that I love to visit with my dog, my 'baby' Monster. I have been horrified to hear more and more about Lyme disease from my dog's veterinarian and from pet-loving friends living in Michigan and Wisconsin. Infection rates are on the rise in the Midwest and across the country.
Lyme disease is terrible for both animals and people. I hate the thought of my (very large) baby Monster becoming infected, and I want all my friends and readers to know enough about this disease to prevent it. Take ticks seriously, and protect yourself and those you love from Lyme disease this summer.
Lyme disease is carried by blacklegged ticks, which tend to be common in the areas surrounding Chicago: Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana counties near here are known risk areas. Ticks can be anywhere, but they like to gather in areas where they are likely to encounter people and animals.
Dress strategically if you know you'll be around ticks. Cover up with a hat, a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Skip the sandals and choose boots or shoes, as ticks like to stay near the ground. Wear light-colored clothing to make it easier to see any hitchhikers, and brush ticks away before they attach to the skin. Be especially vigilant in late spring and throughout the summer.
People can wear an insect repellant containing DEET or Permethrin. Talk to a veterinarian about treatments for pets. There are many options, including powders, spot treatments, shampoos, collars and oral medications.
After time outdoors, check yourself – as well as kids and pets – for any ticks that may have found a way to attach. Remove ticks as soon as possible using fine-tipped tweezers and grasping as close as possible to the skin. Use firm pressure to pull straight up, then carefully wash the wound. It takes about 48 hours for Lyme disease bacteria to be transmitted, so finding ticks fast is important. Look closely – younger, smaller ticks are most likely to feed on small mammals carrying Lyme disease, and these can be harder to find than adult ticks. If you remove a blacklegged tick that you fear may be a Lyme disease carrier, consider saving the bug and to submit for testing.
The first sign of Lyme disease is usually a 'bull's eye' rash around the bite within a month of tick contact. The rash may spread over time painlessly and without any itch. This may be accompanied by fatigue, headaches, fever, nausea or aches. Leaving the disease untreated could lead to heart block, nervous system problems like meningitis, encephalitis or painful joints and muscles. Most can be treated effectively with antibiotics, especially in the early stages of the disease.
Enjoy the beautiful weather and stay safe!


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Mama's Healthy Living Cookbook
Welcome to Mama's Healthy, Home cooking.
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We love all the sweet flavors and contrasting textures in this simple fruit salad. Sprinkle chopped, toasted nuts or granola on top for crunch. Carbs: 31.5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 136.7
A crisp, lemon-pepper fish with a golden crust, made tender with buttermilk and spiced with pepper and basil. An egg white holds it all together! Submitted by JO_JO_BA Carbs: 11.5g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 28.4g | Calories: 183.7
So yummy you won't think you're eating something packed with fiber and vitamins! Submitted by ERICALYNNJ Carbs: 26.6g | Fat: 11.8g | Fiber: 6.7g | Protein: 23.5g | Calories: 295.2
Sauteing the rice and onion adds tons of flavor with very little fat. Carbs: 11.6g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 83.9
Delicious and quick, this dish is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan! We think this baked tilapia recipe can't be beat! Submitted by RACHIELOO Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.6g | Calories: 177.1
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A delicious appetizer for a party or brunch--everybody asks for the recipe. I have substituted half the eggs for eggbeaters & used 2% shredded cheese with no problem! Submitted by JLPECK Carbs: 3.3g | Fat: 12.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 7.9g | Calories: 156.8
Bake these over the weekend, and enjoy throughout the week for breakfast or a snack. Carbs: 46.2g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 276.5
This dish is baked and flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce to make it lower in fat and salt. Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 29.4g | Calories: 225.5
Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious and simple summer side. Carbs: 22g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 99.8
An Italian favorite gets a below the border twist. Chef Meg made just a few tweaks before giving this one her seal of approval! She adds the spices early in cooking to help boost flavor and added a full pound of turkey for a more filling meal. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 29.2g | Fat: 14.1g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 47.7g | Calories: 413.7
A low-fat and easy to prepare version of this favorite chicken entree. Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 10.4g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 36.3g | Calories: 332.7
Light and luscious, this simple baked tilapia recipe is just right for your appetite. Submitted by LOVE2COOK Carbs: 8g | Fat: 6.8g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 25.9g | Calories: 186.8
This is a quick & easy recipe that tastes great! Submitted by CARLASKIS Carbs: 26.8g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 11.5g | Calories: 251
Ready in just 20 minutes. Carbs: 34.9g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 6g | Calories: 186.6
A great tasting and healthy alternative to fries. Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE Carbs: 18.1g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 80.7
This filling vegetarian meal is nutritious and easy to make. Submitted by TWINMOM143 Carbs: 52.7g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 10.2g | Protein: 13.7g | Calories: 284.5
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A recipe that is full of great taste and loaded with potassium. Submitted by CHATTYCATHY2 Carbs: 55.3g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 13.3g | Protein: 32.1g | Calories: 370.2
A sure family favorite! Make it the night before and pop into the oven when you wake up. Carbs: 21.2g | Fat: 12.4g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 27.7g | Calories: 308.3
A traditional and very popular Indian chicken dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour Submitted by PSDAHRI Carbs: 12.3g | Fat: 16.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 43g | Calories: 370.2
The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one only has five grams of fat! Submitted by CONNIE563 Carbs: 13.6g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 17g | Calories: 173.3


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In late June 2012, Timmy Hung (洪天明) and Janet Chow (周家蔚) attended an event for a nightclub. The newlyweds were in high spirits, and the chubbier Janet also admitted to the press that she gained over 10 pounds! Could Janet be pregnant?
Janet expressed that she is not afraid of getting fat, and laughed, "I should eat more! It'll make for a safer pregnancy!" Asked if she notified Timmy's father, Sammo Hung (洪金寶) yet, Janet replied, "We will let him know, but that is Timmy's responsibility."
When asked if Janet was already two months pregnant, Timmy said, "I'm waiting for my wife's report! I don't want to talk too much nonsense. I will let everyone know if there's new information! Right now, she needs to see the doctor!"
Timmy, whose birthday was on July 1st, also expressed that he would not want to throw a birthday party with Angela Tong (湯盈盈) again, whose birthday was the day before. He said, "I hope Chin Ka Lok (錢嘉樂) and her get married and have kids soon! I heard that she really wants to!"
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Sounds like it! Congrats to her and Timmy!
its a tease. They just want paparazzi to chase them when they give birth next year.
Great news ! Hope they got a wonderful baby.
I thought she is pregnant? I thought I saw in the entertainment news.
She's definitely pregnant, why else would she have gained 10 pounds? Congrats to them!
I think Janet is pregnant too. She had asked Skye Chan before in an interview about pregnant women and short hair and she just recently cut her hair short (last time she had short hair was when she was 10 years old).


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Starting forward Udonis Haslem did not travel with the Miami Heat for their game Thursday night at Oklahoma City so he could get treatment for a lower leg contusion.Upvote Share TweetPeers see LeBron for his own greatness
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He has not uttered one word yet, but Kobe Bryant's mere presence on a Twitter-like Chinese-language site has stirred plenty of excitement.Upvote Share Tweetadidas Reveals New D Rose 3.5 Colorway: The "Triple Blue"
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Excited to present the results of my sojourn to Vancouver - a project I took part in with exciting concept store Secret Location alongside fellow bloggers Vanessa (The Haute Pursuit) and Kristina (Kayture) . The store is really one of a kind - housing not only unique designer labels but books, housewares and gadgets AND a world class fine dining restaurant.
Part One of my adventure included a full day style lab in the closed out Secret Location store - such a treat. With the entire store collection at our disposal, each of we three girls were treated a hair and make-up session and then a photoshoot with our completed looks. It was so fun to have the chance to create outfits entirely from clothing that isn't your own - and I took the chance to really get into character. Skirts and dresses! Paired with cute accessories to really pull together a modern, feminine, retro vibe. I wholeheartedly believe that styling clothing involves just a the right amount of instinct - and for some reason I'm always drawn to wearing alot of colour. I loved that each blogger invited had a totally unique aesthetic from the last - so there was no way any of us were picking up the same pieces to try on. Hope you like my looks! Kinda repping modern Betty Draper no?
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Maybe me! Being as family goes to the "other" family I dine alone usually.
This year, my dear friend, Bee, who left us, her son, is alone and thinking we might go to Ruth Chris for Thanksgiving. They have a Thanksgiving menu, or we can go for it and have a surf and turf. Won't know for sure until he and I converse again on Sunday when we make definite plans. |
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Glenda, I like how you always make the best of a situation! I can't help but wonder why the "other" family can't make room for one more You would be an asset at any table:) |
I echo ellendi's thoughts and comments. You are such a neat lady! Enjoy your luncheon with your friend's son. |
I used to have an Great Aunt Bea, so it's a nice reminder of her when I see you talk about your friend Bee :) In our house, we combine families for most of our holidays. My mom is a widow, and I am an only child, so she would be alone most times also. We are lucky that we live close by and actually all get along (shocking idea I know!!). I know that is not the case for MANY people, so I am thankful for that. I think Thanksgiving is all about getting family, friends or even strangers together to share a meal and be thankful for all that we have. Enjoy your meal Glenda whatever it turns out to be!!Personally, I'd go for the surf & turf! |
- Posted by marie-ndcal (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 14:08
After my grandparents had to give up their annual TG dinner/lunch I took over. I not only combined 2 families but added several friends and a brother in law brought 6 Air Force guys who had no place to go. We all had a great time --so much food and so much sharing. It can be done. I do miss that, but will go to Granddaughters where there will be 2 families ++ Probably 10 kids under 10. Lots of noise but lots of love too. |
- Posted by marie-ndcal (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 14:09
Whoops! forgot that brother in law does not like turkey, so had a nice beef roast. |
Not me! I'm a vegetarian so that automatically disqualifies me from traditional Thanksgiving. Plus this year I launched my baking business and I have about 20 cakes/pies/cheesecakes to deliver for Thanksgiving while working full time so I'm pretty sure the last thing I will want to do is cook! |
- Posted by shelly_seattle (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 14:54
Going to be all the traditional things for us. Everyone brings something to share. There will be about 20 of us this year. Glenda I agree with the previous posters. I don't understand why the "other" family doesn't include you. Sad that your son allows you to be alone on so many Holidays. One would think he would make sure his Mother wasn't alone. I'm sorry because I know it must hurt you, even though you say it doesn't. |
- Posted by phyllis__mn (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 16:16
Our group will be rather unusual....DD is hosting; her guests are her SO, her two grown kids, her ex-husband, his wife, and her two grown kids, another of my DDs,her son and wife, and me. Oh, yes, at some time the 16-month twins will be there. Sounds like a fun day. |
This year we are going to Cracker Barrel, first time we have ever not been home for thanksgiving. Seems a little strange not to be planning the Thanksgiving dinner.. will be just the 2 of us, my daughter and her husband... |
- Posted by bob_cville (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 16:56
A few years back my wife and I were traveling on business in Brazil over Thanksgiving. A professor my wife was working with took us and several of the students to a churrascaria for dinner on Thanksgiving. (A churrascaria is a restaurant where servers roam around the restaurant with skewers of various cooked meats, continually stopping at each table to offer some to everyone at the table) While there I mentioned that it was the US holiday of Thanksgiving and described it to the professor and the Brazilian students in general terms: get together with family and/or friends and have a large meal together, and described the "traditional" Thanksgiving meal. I was merely trying to make conversation, and make the point that what we were doing was pretty similar to the Thanksgiving tradition. However the professor responded "I'll see what I can do" and flagged the head waiter over, and spoke to him in rapid Portuguese. The waiter responded to us "We don't have any turkey but I'll see what we can do." and disappeared into the kitchen. About 10 minutes later he emerged from the kitchen followed by a server carrying a large skewer of meat, he presented it to us with a big beaming smile saying "This is as close as I could get to turkey. Its Ostrich." It didn't taste even a little like turkey, but it was delicious. This year will be a much more traditional Thanksgiving. |
I've had ostrich before, grilled at the Carnivore Grill in Nairobi. Excellent as well as everything else. |
Darn it, Glenda. I wish we lived closer. I'd have you here in my kitchen while we cooked, drank a little wine and talked til we couldn't talk anymore. That would be so fun! I think dinner out at Ruth Chris would be just wonderful. When our kids get married the sad part is we have to share them with those dratted in-laws on holidays. ;-) We have Christmas alone, but I'm used to it now and it's not a problem. I'm sure it isn't for you, either. Enjoy dinner out, if you decide to go. I've never eaten there but understand the food is excellent! |
Thanksgiving is a great day for us to rest before all of the celebrations in December. We never have a traditional meal because we will cook that meal three or four times for large family gatherings around Christmas, the first one being December 1. I think the Canadians are smarter because they have Thanksgiving in October, not so close to Christmas and Hanukkah. |
- Posted by lindyluwho (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 18:25
Glenda, if that doesn't work out with Bea's son I would love for you to join us at my house for TG. We were supposed to go to Anniston but DSIL's Grandmother is in the hospital in Mobile so his Mom is down there with her. Soooo, TG has been moved to my house. We can always squeeze in another plate and there will be plenty of food. DSIL's Dad, Uncle and Aunt will be joining us. They are a fun group so join us if you don't make other plans. I think it's awful that "the other side of the family" doesn't include you in their plans. Then again that's not always a bad thing if you don't want to spend time with them. LOL! |
You are a sweetie, Linda! Thanks! I'll know for sure Sunday. Will call or send you can email. |
- Posted by georgysmom (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 19:38
I wish you lived closer, too. It's just DH. DS and me. Only once didn't have the traditional Thanksgiving years ago. Since then, I'd rather stay home and cook a turkey even if it's only two of us. Of course, the meal has been scaled down a lot but the most important thing is that turkey so we can have turkey sandwiches. |
a first for us..we're going over to ds1's for football, then to his mils for dinner...don't have a clue what they're serving, but we're bringing pumpkin pie... i've had dinner out several times as a kid, and once on the side of camel back mt in phoenix...beautiful place... |
Bob, yours is a special story. |
Just me and my husband....daughter is going to "other family" and we are always invited to have dinner with a friend, but I want to stay home this year and will fix turkey and dressing for us. I would like to eat out at Moody Gardens in Galveston....they have a good buffet...but I had some pretty extensive dental surgery and I can't eat a lot of things right now. |
chi83 Please tell us more about your new busines venture maybe on a sep thread. Sounds like a big undertaking but something you love to do !! |
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Does anybody have any information about what "Cars" will be about? (And don't just say "cars" )
From DiznewsPlus, and also seen on MickeyNews & Newsday (Long I. paper). Disney says the movie is going to be finished on schedule, and held until the summer movie season.
DIZNEWS: *Disney and Pixar have announced that their movie "Cars"
will be released June 9, 2006, pushed back from its earlier debut of
November 2005. *The two companies, whose six films have grossed $3
billion in worldwide box office sales, said "Cars" will perform
better in theaters during the summer. *Pixar Chief Executive Officer
Steven Jobs said last month that the company was considering
shifting its annual film releases to the summer to take advantage of
children being out of school and holiday home-video sales. *Disney
and Pixar split costs and profits equally after Disney receives a
distribution fee. "Cars" is their last movie together.
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CARS will be about Disney losing its relationship with PIXAR. I image that the release was postponed to give Mikey some extra $$$$$$ next year on the balance sheet and to extend the time until he leaves the company once and for all.Originally Posted by Princess Jas
The film itself from what I can tell from the trailer, is a cartoonish look at the secret life of automobiles and trucks. Sort of like Home on the Range, but hopefully better, with cars instead of animals. There are elements of National Lampoon's Vacation and other classic travel movies. IMHO it looks like a bomb at the box office. However, PIXAR has done an excellent job bringing the cars/trucks and scenery to life.
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nosirrahg Little Rock, ARPosts: 872Hi guys; been awhile since I posted anything here (I was a regular poster early on, and ended up being one of the lucky folks quoted in the 2001 Impala brochure who were found through this forum).
Anyway, I'm still driving my 2000 3.8l base; have just under 64k miles on it now. Just got reimbursed for the warped manifold issue, and have been through the ISS, warped rotors, etc. But still love the car, and much prefer driving it to my wife's 2003 Honda Accord 4-cylinder EX.
Yesterday I had to go into work, and when I came out, there was an inch or two of snow on the streets. I meandered home, but had to traverse a couple of hilly areas (including a long steep decline down my street to the house). Traction control (and ABS) kicked in several times, with traction control active almost continuously up one particularly steep section (I enjoyed casually driving past a couple of folks who were stranded while driving up the hill!!).
However, once I got to my driveway (which is sort of half-bell curve shaped), traction control was no help. I tried several times, but could not get up the drive. I managed to get the car out of the street, but had to leave it at the end of the driveway until the snow melted this afternoon. I had to go to back to work, and when I did, noticed I seemed to have no power steering assist when turning at low speeds when coasting. If I gave the car a little gas in a turn, I'd suddenly get power assist (but accelerating into a turn isn't very intuititive, or safe). Car seemed to drive fine otherwise, so there wasn't a sense that I might have bent something in trying to get up my driveway. Got home, then had to make another trip, and the problem persisted...then all at once, I made a turn that was especially sharp, and I manhandled the wheel to get the car into position, and suddenly the problem went away. I purposefully drove the car home the long way on a curvy street, and it was as if nothing had ever happened.
Anyone else had a problem like this, and does it magically go away, or will it come back from time to time until the power steering goes out completely? I was able to deal with it, but I doubt my 5'3" wife could have steered the car without the power assist...if it's a tell-tale sign of a fixable problem, I'd rather deal with it now than have it hit when she's driving it sometime. -
b4z Posts: 3,372Good to hear from you again.
Traction control is a godsend.
Mine has gotten me out of a couple of situations
one in snow and the other in a muddy field.
Don't know how to help you with the power steering. it was a major problem on the Intrigue, but haven't heard of it being a problem on the Impala.
Have you had any contact with teo recently? -
nosirrahg Little Rock, ARPosts: 872This is the first problem I've had power steering-wise with the Impala; since it immediately followed my fairly extensive snow/traction control event, I'm hoping it might have been a one-time thing associated with that workout, and not an on-going problem.
I read back through the posts here from sometime in October forward, and only found one listing of anyone reporting power steering problems (but they did say it was intermittent, and ended up being some type of internal gasket problem which was hard to diagnose originally). If it becomes a regular problem, I'll probably take it in and have the power steering pump replaced...I'd rather spend the money getting it fixed, than risk having my wife drive it and it go out, and lead to a bigger problem.
I haven't heard from teo or any of the other "original" Impala posters from here for some time. I think the last time I came around I met up with mcdill, but that was probably over 6 months ago. -
larryfl Posts: 214My wife drives our '02 IMP LS and we've had no problems with the power steering either. However, I drive a '95 OLDs Aurora and had something kind of similar happen.
In my case, the power assist was intermittently going on and off (like throwing a switch). Of course, it only happened in corners and/or parking lots and it became very dangerous.
First, the obvious suspect - what I first thought - is that the steering pump pulley is seizing or the belt slipping. I took it in and the culprit was the steering rack was going bad and losing pressure under the load. My favorite independent shop charged me $900 for a new one installed. -
gregp5 Posts: 51I just had a recall done to my '97 Lumina re. power steering. I was not having any problems with it, but the recall said that upon hard left turns, I believe, the effect could be like no power steering at all.
I also own a black '04 Impala Ls which I like a lot.
FWIW I have the upgraded radio in it and I think it sounds great and it also has plenty of bass which if I remember correctly seems to have a lot of dissatisfaction in earlier years. -
flashepix Posts: 2Hi all. I have been looking all over these message boards to find out how to relocate my factory head unit to the trunk and have came up with no directions, parts needed etc? I have ran across a few that Say impalahq has the plans but I didnt not see it under the How to section. Does anyone know what I would need to do this and where to get the parts from. A diagram would be nice if someone knows where there is one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone knows of a good aftermarket head unit that fits the impala that would be nice to.:} Thanks ahead of time guys!
tsjay Posts: 4,591A buddy of mine at work who is into stereo stuff uses Crutchfield a lot. They have SUPER customer support and will spend lots of time with ya on the phone discussing what you are trying to accomplish and the best way to do it.
Their stuff comes with complete instructions and all the adaptors and connectors you need.
Give 'em a try.
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johnclineii Posts: 2,287Actually, I am just getting to 150,000, believe it or not---My job has changed and I am no longer driving in it...Just my coastering hobby to put miles on the car!
And yes, the Subaru is intended to last me as many happy miles as has the Impala. We shall see.
250 hp/250 lbs torque. In the words of another company, Zoom Zoom! -
pat Posts: 10,421Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2004 Survey is posted and ready for your input!
etcarroll Posts: 87Good for you, sat in the SRX and really liked it, but can't see that much $ for a big wagon.
Guess I'm keeping my LS for 18 more months while I wait for next wave of cars that will be sporty yet offer room for someone my size.
I understand the new Caddy STS will be built on the SRX platform, guess I'm waiting to see.
Anyway, still can't find anything wrong with the LS, other than the fact I've owned it 2.5 years and want a new toy. -
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setzer Posts: 127I recently got all of my windows on my '04 LS tinted. It looks REALLY nice! What I really like about the car is that it is comfortable and has nice features, but it isn't a Buick. I also love the looks of it!
Also, my friends have 3 toddlers. They are thinking about buying a Caddy SRX with a 3rd row so they can save some money by not buying a huge Escalade or Navigator and not get a mini-van. -
b4z Posts: 3,372I am at 16 mpg in only around town driving.
I have seen 29-30 mpg come up on the driver display at 55-60 mph.
The Impala would show 35-37mpg at that speed.
But the DIC was off by 2.5 mpg.
Impala was 29-30 mpg at 75 mph.
I expect 25mpg at best on the SRX.
So it will not pull the kind of gas mileage that my Impala did.
The display maxes out at 70 mpg going down hills where the Impala maxed out at 99 mpg on the DIC.
Uses regular gas.
The SRX is a completley different driving experience.
Feels like a sports sedan not a SUV.
The V6 has all the power anybody could need. -
road46 Posts: 18Agree with you 100% on the need for dedicated winter tires on the 04 Impala. Up here we get alot of snow. I have 4 Michelin Arctic Alpines on my other car and they have been great. Getting 23-24 MPG all around combo city/highway with the the 04 Impala 3.4, with 1500 miles on the odometer. Anyone know about how many miles before I can expect a slight improvement in gas mileage when the "engine breaks in"? I found a big difference in mileage based on the brand of gas.
mrpoetryman Posts: 38
road46 Posts: 18Anyone seen the latest issue of Consumer Reports? They grouped the Impala with the Lumina in the ratings from 96-03..I thought this was really unfair to Chevrolet since the Impala was redesigned in 2000. When did they stop making the Lumina? Why did Consumer Reports do this? They gave the Toyota Camry 6 cylinder a higher safety rating even though the Camry has a 3 star front end crash rating vs the Impala with a 5 star front end rating?? Just open the door to an Impala and see how well designed the Impala is for safety vs. the Camry. Only thing I could figure is that the Base Impala does not have ABS. Given a crash situation, I would think the Impala would
hold up much better than the Camry. -
hogboy Posts: 84Who knows how they figure any of this. I just dumped our 3 year old Impala LS for a '04 Honda Odyssey EX-L and the insurance premium actually went DOWN by $3.00 a year. My insurance company rated the Impala as a symbol 16 and the Honda as a symbol 8. I think I will refuse to pay the bill unless I can be charged more for the insurance (NOT). Lets see...get rid of a 3 year old vehicle for a brand new '04 that costs several thousand dollars more and pay less on your insurance. Is this a great country or what.
nosirrahg Little Rock, ARPosts: 872FWIW, I bought a Haynes repair manual for my 2000 Impala, and it also includes the previous version Lumina. While the appearance of the Impala is much different from the old Lumina, apparently many of the parts beneath the sheetmetal are the same. I never paid much attention to the Lumina, so I don't know what engines/transmissions were offered with it, but there must be a great deal of carryover from the Lumina to the Impala for them to lump them into the same repair manual.
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photo by Marcus Nilsson
Makes 8 servings
active time
25 min
total time
1 1/2 hr
- 2 chickens (about 3 1/2 pounds each), backbones cut out and each chicken cut into 12 pieces (see cooks note, below)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
- 10 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 (1/4-inch-thick) slices pancetta, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 24 oil-cured black olives
Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
Toss chicken with oil, thyme, rosemary, sea salt, red-pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon pepper, rubbing mixture into chicken.
Arrange chicken, skin side up, in 1 layer in a 17-by 11-inch 4-sided sheet pan. Scatter garlic and pancetta on top and roast until chicken begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Drizzle wine over chicken and roast 8 minutes more. Scatter olives over chicken and roast until skin is golden brown and chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes.
Cooks' note: To cut a chicken into 12 pieces, remove wings and cut each breast half into 3 pieces, then separate drumsticks and thighs. Backbones can be used to make chicken stock.
my notes
- Calories977
- Carbohydrates3 g (1%)
- Fat71 g (109%)
- Protein75 g (150%)
- Saturated Fat19 g (96%)
- Sodium1,272 mg (53%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat14 g
- Fiber0 g (2%)
- Monounsaturated Fat32 g
- Cholesterol303 mg (101%)
recipe at a glance
main ingredients: Chicken, Olive, Bacon, Garlic, White Wine
cuisine: Italian
holiday/celebration: Family Reunion


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After about 30 batches, I seem to have half if them turn out to be gushers with about 2-3 months aging. Beer still tastes good, and long cold conditions seems to help, but it's getting frustrating. I clean my bottles well and dunk them in sanitizer before filling. I typically use 3/4 cup if priming sugar. Any ideas? Ic
Weigh your priming sugar instead of measuring. Boil, rack beer on top in a circular motion and then gently stir it with your sanitized racking cane. Sounds to me like you aren't mixing the prime in well enough.
Buy kegs! you will never look back!
I totally agree since I started using my keg I haven't bottled since.
I'm slightly disappointed this thread isn't about gushers gummy candy lol. Anyways I agree with that guy, try weighing it out. Ideally an ounce/per gallon ratio is what you want. So 3/4 a cup for 4 gallons is too much and could result in gushers, not the gummies.
Thanks for the feedback. I will start by reducing the priming sugar.
Gushers that take that long to develop have 2 causes that I can think of. First is a short fermentation that has you bottling before the yeast are quite done. You can avoid this by giving the yeast more time and perhaps a warmer finish as the yeast are doing their cleanup. The second is an infection of some kind that takes that long to develop. Have you replaced your tubing as that is a good source for an infection as the tubes are hard to clean.
You just described my bottle cleaning process exactly. I rinse bottles, shake them up with water and then dry and sanitize. I have not let them soak and it clearly sounds like I should start doing that. I dont think its due to under attenuation. I temp control everything pretty good, give the beer 3 weeks minimum and usually my FG ends lower than I expected or even wanted.


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Makes 6 to 8 servings
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 60% cocoa), chopped
- 3 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 12 tablespoons cocoa nibs,* divided
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 11/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Chili-Lime Peanuts
For chocolate-caramel sauce:
Stir first
4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan
over medium heat until sugar dissolves,
occasionally brushing down pan sides
with wet pastry brush. Increase heat and
boil until syrup is deep amber, swirling
pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Turn
off heat. Add cream and butter (mixture
will bubble up). Stir until any caramel
bits dissolve. Stir in salt and vanilla. Add
chocolate; stir until melted and smooth.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead.
Transfer sauce to medium bowl; cover
and chill. Rewarm before using.
For ice cream:
Bring milk, 6 tablespoons
cocoa nibs, sugar, and corn syrup just
to boil in heavy medium saucepan over
medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat; cover. Steep 20 minutes.
Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch in medium bowl until blended; gradually whisk in warm milk mixture. Return custard to same saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens and just begins to boil, 2 to 3 minutes. Strain custard into large bowl; discard nibs. Whisk in cream and coarse salt. Chill custard until cold.
Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions. Transfer to container; mix in remaining 6 tablespoons cocoa nibs. Cover and freeze at least 6 hours and up to 2 days.
For each sundae, place 2 scoops ice cream in short tumbler; spoon warm sauce over. Sprinkle with Chili-Lime Peanuts.
* Bits of shell-roasted cocoa beans; available at many specialty foods stores and from chocosphere.com.
my notes
- Calories1,177,544
- Carbohydrates413,508 g (137,836%)
- Fat7,897 g (12,149%)
- Protein27,466 g (54,932%)
- Saturated Fat816 g (4,081%)
- Sodium78,815 mg (3,284%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1,963 g
- Fiber109,828 g (439,312%)
- Monounsaturated Fat408 g
- Cholesterol248 mg (83%)
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type: Kid-Friendly, Frozen Dessert
main ingredients: Ice Cream, Chocolate, Milk/Cream, Peanut
holiday/celebration: Valentine's Day, Birthday


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Although the bar at Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West 10th Avenue, is packed during the early evening hours, the dining room is nearly empty, with just one two-top finishing up a meal over what sounds like a quiet business discussion. The room will get busier as the hour gets later -- but if you want an intimate dinner before 7 p.m. (or a raucous snack after midnight), brake for Interstate.
The vibe here is retro and fun, and while the kitchen serves what's billed as classic roadside grub, it's much better than anything you'll find in a restaurant actually on the side of an interstate.
The tables are covered with brown paper stamped with the Interstate logo; an assortment of Crayola crayons help soothe the fidgets while such '50s classics as "Blue Suede Shoes" mixed with newer tunes by bands like the Drive-By Truckers are piped through the loudspeakers. The water comes in a Mason jar -- but the more interesting drinks are on the whiskey and house cocktail lists. The knowledgeable staff is more than willing to offer suggestions.
Vegetarians should ask for the veggie menu, since it lists all the meat-free dishes available. Snack options, each $4, include spoon bread, mac-and-cheese and deviled eggs (pictured). The eggs are beautifully presented, each half resting atop a smear of the yolk mixture that holds a hint of paprika; the green onion and dill garnishes help the flavors pop. Fair warning: The deviled eggs come with a smidge of caviar on top that adds a lovely tang of salt, but the more squeamish or traditional veggies might want to ask for the eggs without the caviar.
There are a handful of veggie-friendly salads, too, but for a full meal, you can't go wrong with either the veggie burger ($9) or the Roadside Veggie Trailer ($10).
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Black Dahlia
Black Dahlia Intro
Ā There is always some excitement when a veteran homicide detective comes forward with a new theory on a cold case, especially a classic case like the Black Dahlia murder. I confess a certain excitement as I began reading the 467-page Black Dahlia Avenger by retired LAPD cop Steve Hodel. As I read, my excitement diminished and my disappointment increased. I was reminded of a 1995 paperback called Daddy Was the Black Dahlia Killer by Janice Knowlton, a book that claimed to solve the case based on Knowlton's repressed memories of her father. Hodel claims that after his father's death, he learned things about the brilliant, accomplished surgeon and businessman who sired him which convinced him that Dr. George Hodel murdered Elizabeth Short and some 20 or so other women. In other words, his father was a serial killer. It is not difficult to understand how some adult children of less-than-perfect fathers want to exact some measure of retribution from a parent who did not measure up to the child's standards. It is even easier when the "offending" parent is dead and cannot defend himself. Dr. Hodel died in 1999 at the age of 91. Dr. George Hodel had an IQ that measured a few points above Einstein's, was a child prodigy in music and a one-time young crime reporter with a talent for writing. Steve Hodel says that in 1938 his father got a job as a physician with the L.A. County Health Department. After taking a post-graduate course in the treatment of venereal diseases, Dr. Hodel was promoted the next year to be the VD control officer for the entire department. While Steve Hodel may have been a capable homicide investigator, his case against his father is not exactly compelling. As Fred Shuster says in his April 11, 2003 article for the L.A. Daily News, "He [Hodel] admits there is not a person alive who can corroborate his allegations, including claims that the corrupt 1949 grand jury was ordered to stop hearing evidence because of fears the LAPD's reputation would become tarnished if the VD files became public." Dr. George Hodel's wife gave stepson Steve a photo album with several photos which reminded him of Elizabeth Short. In the three photos from this album that Hodel includes in his book, one does have some similarity to the commonly available "Black Dahlia" photos and two others do not. Steve Lopez wrote in the online edition of the April 11, 2003 Los Angeles Times that Larry Harnisch, a Times editor who had extensively researched the Dahlia case, says that the photos are not of Elizabeth Short. LAPD Homicide Detective Brian Carr, who managed that case file, said he could not tell whether it was Elizabeth Short or not. In 1949, the Hodel family was embroiled in a major scandal. Dr. George Hodel's 14-year-old daughter, Tamar, ran away from his house and when found, she made accusations that her father molested her, held wild parties in the home, and was the killer of the Black Dahlia. While it is very difficult to sort fact from fiction in the accusations, a few important items emerge from Steve Hodel that help explain the circumstances:
Despite Dr. Hodel's acquittal of the incest charges, police added Dr. Hodel to their list of 20 or more suspects that were part of the Black Dahlia investigation. Dr. Hodel knew this and realized that there was a wiretap on his telephone. For the benefit of the police listening to his telephone calls, Dr. Hodel occasionally made statements in jest that were meant to tease the cops. Along with the paucity of real evidence for the author's claims, the Dr. George Hodel that his son presents us does not fit the profile of a brutal murderer or a serial killer. While it is probably true that Dr. Hodel was not a model father, he clearly enjoyed the company of women, married several times and had many intimate relationships with women. It is very difficult to imagine a person who liked women (perhaps too much) brutalizing one in the way Elizabeth Short was. The gruesome post-mortem mutiliation of Elizabeth Short was the work of a true woman hater, not some jealous lover as Hodel suggests. Also, Steve Hodel frequently makes the point that his father was arrogant and supremely self-confident about himself and his intelligence. This personality does not gibe with the behavioral profile of a serial killer, who is seeking to empower himself by destroying others. Dr. Hodel was powerful and successful in his own right and did not have to brutalize women and pose their mutilated bodies in a shocking way to "prove" his power. This is not to say that Steve Hodel has not made his case to at least a few important people. Stephen R. Kay, a seasoned L.A. prosecutor, believes that Hodel has solved the case. When Los Angeles Times reporter Steve Lopez asked Steve Cooley of the L.A. District Attorney's office if he was going to spend money to investigate Hodel's accusations, Cooley answered. "Not a nickel." So, after laboring through 467 pages, I have to agree with the L.A. Times editor Larry Harnisch who called Hodel's book the equivalent of seeing the face of Jesus on a tortilla. |


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The WHL has produced a quality defenseman or three in recent history. Shea Weber, Dion Phaneuf and Tyler Myers stand out as some of the most famous and decorated exports from the Western League, and the pipeline hasn't stopped flowing. Dalton Thrower, one of the most impressively named defenseman ever, will look to join that list of star alumni.
Thrower is your prototypical 'does-it-all' defenseman. He's not the biggest player at 5-foot-11, 189 pounds, but he plays a very physical style, has offensive skill and isn't afraid to drop the mitts in a pinch. He can get to both ends of the ice with good speed and is really beginning to grasp the best ways to handle the puck when he's leading a rush.
Height: 5'11
Weight: 189
Position: Defenseman
Born: December 20, 1993
What people in the know know
Ross MacLean, ISS Head Scout via The Hockey Writers
Thrower is a tough, two-way defenseman that loves to throw the body and get involved at both ends of the ice. He also has very good hockey sense which he uses to make very good outlet passes to his teammates. He is often compared to Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa. In 66 games he registered 54 points and 103 penalty minutes.
Buzzing the Net's Q&A with Dalton Thrower
1. How would you describe yourself as a player?
"I'm a guy who works hard every night and can move the puck and play good in my own end. I'm more of a two-way defenceman. I can play in all situations."
2. Do you try and model your game after an NHL defenceman?
"Yeah, I try and play like (Vancouver Canucks defenceman) Kevin Bieksa. He plays a solid two-way game and that's what I try and do. Be a guy that can make stuff happen at both ends of the ice."
3. Who's your favourite NHL team?
"The Vancouver Canucks. I'm from there, so I grew up cheering for them."
4. Who do you room with on road trips? And does he do anything that annoys you?
"We haven't been on a road trip in a while, but usually Duncan Siemens. He usually leaves the television on and that's kind of annoying. I always have to wake up and turn it off."
5. What's your favourite television show or movie?
"My favourite television show is Two and a Half Men. It's just a show that makes me laugh."
The Blades once again crapped out of the playoffs, but Thrower had just returned from an upper body injury.
The strapping young D-man was a catalyst for his club and played on the top pairing with 2011 Colorado first-rounder Duncan Siemens, where he faced opponents' top lines. Both will be crucial parts of the team next year when Saskatoon hosts the Memorial Cup, but right now is Thrower's time to shine. "He's one of those players who can do it all," said one scout. "Finishes his checks, runs the power play and he's not afraid to defend himself."
That much was evident when the D-man took on Plymouth power forward Tom Wilson at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Back in the 'Dub,' Thrower was one of the Blades' most frequent fighters, though his skill extends beyond his ability to throw fists. "His decision-making is getting better," the scout said. "He's also getting back quickly when he jumps into the rush."
From the horse's mouth
Thrower is virtually a lock to go in the first round as a talented defenseman with a versatile skillset. Western League defenseman currently dominate the landscape of rearguard prospects valued by pro clubs.
Look for a team like St. Louis or Vancouver to nab Thrower late in the first round. The Blues are set long term at the back end but could still use additional long term options to fill in the system, while the Canucks will need to look at replacements for Kevin Bieksa and Dan Hamhuis down the road. As a well rounded defenseman, Thrower could be a fit in either system.


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(03-30-2011 10:49 AM)gangstippie Wrote: Nice pickup! What years were the football?
(03-30-2011 10:39 AM)seaw0lf Wrote: I made a unplanned visit to a pawn shop and found this card, 1962 Topps #320 Hank Aaron! Completely didn't expect to find vintage cards at a pawn shop. I also picked up about 29 other vintage football cards including 2 Johnny Unitas cards for $120 for the whole lot...


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