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But there were complications. For one thing, Kirschner wasn't ticketed after the accident, but Bill was, for improper passing; the Boulder police officer on the scene determined that he had crossed a yellow center line in an effort to get around the VW bus. Bill challenged that ticket, saying that Kirschner had failed to signal a left turn while simulating a turn to the right, and the citation was eventually dropped -- but it still provided ammunition to Nationwide. So, too, did the speed Bill was traveling. Witnesses guessed he was moving at 55 miles per hour or so at the time of the accident, and even though Bill thinks that's 10 or 15 mph too high, he was definitely going over the posted 35 mph limit. Finally, Bill's appearance hardly contradicted the negative representation of bikers that has been perpetrated over the years. "I hadn't worn a ponytail for twenty years; I had a styled cut," Bill says. "But my hair was shoulder-length, and I had a beard, and I was a construction worker and...well, you know -- I looked like a biker."
Legally, Bill's mild resemblance to a Hell's Angel and his decision to ride helmet-free shouldn't have made a difference -- but a lot of people in the motorcycle community are certain that in court, it would have. ABATE of Colorado's Deb Craig says, "I absolutely believe there are a lot of misconceptions about motorcyclists out there." This comment is echoed by Mike LaFore, the owner of LaFore's MC, a Lakewood motorcycle shop. His son Christian, who worked at LaFore's as a mechanic, was killed in July 1999 while riding a motorcycle on the Sixth Avenue frontage road near his business after a car pulled out from a side street in front of him. The driver of the car wasn't cited by police, in part because observers claimed that Christian was racing at 80 mph in a 35 mph zone. But Mike disputes that, and he feels his inability to get his side of the story investigated smacks of roadway bigotry. "Lots of people, law enforcement included, typecast the motorcycle public," Mike says, "and it isn't right."
Perhaps not, but Jim Hult, Bill's attorney, had to deal with reality, and he felt his client had several marks against him. "I've tried a bunch of motorcycle cases," he says, "and if people look a certain way and wear a helmet, they'll come out fine. But here I had a guy with kind of long hair and a beard driving a loud bike and who wasn't wearing a helmet. And some of the other facts weren't good for him, either. I just didn't think he'd get a fair shake."
With this in mind, Hult decided to negotiate with Kirschner's insurance company. In an eleven-page letter dated December 5, 1996, he laid out his case, concluding, "It is easy to see how a reasonable Boulder jury would likely award Mr. Head at least $100,000 for each category of his damages; that is, $100,000-plus for economic loss, $100,000-plus for pain and suffering, and $100,000-plus for physical impairment...However, to avoid the delay and expense of litigation, Mr. Head has authorized me to settle his claim for $100,000, the amount we assume is the total available insurance."
But this argument wasn't especially persuasive. Nationwide countered with an offer of $10,000, which it increased to $15,000 after some additional dickering. But Bill didn't wind up with anything close to this amount. His insurance company, USA for Healthcare, engaged in subrogation (that term again) by placing a lien on the reward and wound up getting over a third of the money -- and, of course, Hult received his fee as well. In the end, after years of litigation and at least one arbitration hearing, Bill took home $4,700.
This modest sum hardly improved the negative consequences of the accident. Unable to afford the high cost of living in Boulder, Bill was forced to move his family to rural Oklahoma, where his wife's family lived. Then, with debts hanging over his head, he declared bankruptcy in 1999. Personal problems escalated as well, and Bill and his wife divorced. Sexual problems factored into the marriage's dissolution, Bill says. He sustained serious burns to his scrotum and penis during the crash, and for a year afterward he could only get an erection if he injected medication into his genital region with a hypodermic needle. Using this method, Bill fathered a son, James, who's four and lives with his dad, but he says it caused considerable strain.
Bill also experienced significant periods of unemployment (he's currently working for a company in Muskogee that manufactures shopping carts), as well as another injury. Last August, Bill tripped, badly tweaking his damaged hip. "When I first had the hip rebuilt, they told me I'd probably have to replace it in five to ten years, at my expense -- and my fall happened right before the six-year anniversary," he recalls. "After the doctor checked me out, he said, 'You'd better start saving your money.'" That's easier said than done: While Bill still loves motorcycles, he doesn't own one anymore "for financial reasons. There's just nothing left.


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Ortlieb Rain Hat
What to say... It does just what it says really. It's fantastic in a downpour. It acts like an umbrella for your head with the water flying off in all directions.
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RIP Matt's beard ;-(
argh, are you guys still calling it the worlds (world champs), its the world cup!
i know i was calling it the worlds until a few months ago…..
is it breathable?
Could it be worn under a helmet while dragging one's sorry backside up another endless hill? I've got a north face one and its great but too fat/warm for under the helmet…
That dog is looking at my old man
And these people bring us the mag? Very very worrying! If they think the beards are cool – how are we supposed to respect their views!?!?!
I'm gonna have have a word with my mate Santa and you won't be getting anything this Christmas topangarider.
So that's what happened to ZZ Top…
Good one!
ZZ Top?? – You look more like Captain Birdseye! Especially in that hat!
beard envy?
not touched mine in 2 months now. male friends think it's spectacular. female friends think i'm going feral…
I've got one, It's great if it's really wazzing it down!
I've got one, It's great if it's really wazzing it down!
How does having a beard help when it's raining? Surely it just gets heavy like a sheep's fleece?
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A neck injury can really get in the way and keep you from doing the things that make you happy. You can be proactive and preserve your spinal health, doing everything possible to keep your neck safe. Take some simple tips in order to keep your neck healthy and make you happy. As described below, if you have an injury you can get a free MRI consultation from a spine specialist like North American Spine to determine if you need neck surgery or other alternatives in treatment.
Watch Your Posture
Your neck and your posture are closely related. Whether you are walking across a room, sitting at your desk, or sleeping at night, pay attention to posture. Sit up straight and when you are walking, keep your shoulders back and hold up your head. Do the same in the car. Do your best to avoid slouching. At night, make sure you have the proper support when it comes to your mattress and pillows. If you support your neck properly, you can avoid injury to your neck from strained muscles.
Stay physically fit and keep your body strong. That includes focusing on your neck. You can perform specific exercises that are designed for your neck. On that same note, be sure to exercise with care. Stretch, warm up, and cool down, making sure you focus on the muscles of your neck as well. If you don't give your neck attention, you probably wake up feeling stiff the next day.
Wear the Proper Protective Gear
Your best bet to protect your neck is to avoid contact sports. However, sports may be a highlight in your life. Do your best to avoid injury and wear protective gear, including padding and a helmet, depending on the sport. Your seatbelt is your protective gear in the car. Make sure you always wear it. If you are in an accident, that belt could stave off a serious injury to your neck. The same can be said of helmets for recreational vehicles. When you protect your head, that protection can extend to your neck.
What to Do if You're Injured
Life happens. If you do have a neck injury, make sure you take care of it. If it's a mild injury, home remedies could be the solution. Otherwise, you should make an appointment with your doctor. Any severe injury should involve immobilizing your neck and heading to the emergency room.
Not everyone who goes to college graduates, and there are many more people who never go to college in the first place. A college degree is a gateway to many exciting job possibilities, while the experience itself is extremely valuable to students as it helps them learn how to operate as independent adults and forge connections with those who have similar interests. Not only is college graduation the end of an era, it is also an impressive accomplishment that is worthy of being lauded with as much fanfare as possible. This is why it is so valuable to buy grad announcements and party invitations so that all of your nearest and dearest can share in your joy at the graduate's triumph.
A college graduation announcement should include a number of details, though precisely which ones will be up for you and the graduate to decide. At the very least, when you put in your order for your announcements online, you should mention the name of the graduate and of the institution that he or she attended, as well as the date of the graduation. Other common details include what the graduate is getting a degree in and what extra-curricular activities were enjoyed throughout college.
One great way to commemorate graduation is to include a photograph or two. An official-looking photo with the cap and gown is great if you can get one taken early enough, but any distinguished-looking picture will do. You could also go another route, including a picture of the graduate involved in some sort of college activity, whether it's playing a sport or participating in a fraternity event. You might also want to take the college or university's official colors into consideration and order announcements and invitations that feature those colors in the name of school spirit.
Chances are that you or your child will be holding onto a couple of these for many years as a souvenir of this important time, so don't scrimp on these cards. You want to invest enough in them that they will look nice enough for posterity. Besides, you're using these announcements to express your pride, so the quality of what you're sending should reflect that. After all those years of hard work, your graduate should be able to look at what you're mailing out to close friends and relatives and see at once just how pleased and proud you are.
Saturday morning had arrived and I decided to sit back and watch an old cowboy movie that was nicknamed a spaghetti western.
The six media storage cabinets that decorated the north and south walls of my living room were filled to the brim with dvds. Three of the cabinets stored 190+ dvd's and the other three held 300+ Blu-Ray discs. I still couldn't find the one movie that I waited all week to see and enjoy with no interruptions.
The drawers in the bottom of the cabinet were filled with manila envelopes, that held discs with no cases. I didn't think I had the strength to go through that mess today. The hunt for that one movie finally ended after two hours.
Searching for that "one" movie turned into a cleaning escapade.
A few hundred DVD's and BLU-RAY discs that have not been viewed in years were removed from their dusty spots in the cabinets. Looking at the piles of movies that were stacked across the coffee table and on my sofa, I had unknowingly become a collector. It was time to trade in dvds and buy some new movies.
*Dust off the cases, check for major scratches and cracks.
*Clean the discs, check for scratches and smears that refuse to be removed.
*Categorize movies, are they romantic, horror, young adult or comedy, you get the idea.
*Movies that you have transferred from VHS to disc that are 50+ years old or older, check to see if any of these are collectibles. Popular or box office hits that will not be reissued in the near future have a value that continually increases.
*You can purchase a single blank case from $.99 – 1.99.
*The blank multiple cases come in packs of 4, 10, 15, 25, 50, or 100.
*The smaller blank cases of 4, 10, and 15 can hold a television series.
When doing a trade in dvds you want to make sure that all of the movies and television episodes are crystal clear. I usually check the trade in value for all my movies at Decluttr, Amazon, or similar sites.
Your friends are also a test market for a trade in dvds. Throw a casual affair and invite everyone to peruse your wares and watch how savvy you are at selling and trading. Mention to your co-workers what you are doing in your spare time. Search and find the movie buffs in your neighborhood. These are the folks that are going to help you move your inventory.
Some people will direct you to other types of venues to sell your collection of movies. Listen to what they have to say and then check out these venues for yourself. Beware of scams and ask questions if there is something you don't understand.
Just make sure you keep your ears and eyes open for bargains on brand new dvds and Blu-Ray discs that have never been viewed. Most of these still have the plastic wrap on the case. Make a close inspection id the case is unwrapped.
Famous stars are making movies just for the dvds and Blu-Rays. Go through your collection thoroughly and see what treasures you have purchased and hidden away by accident.
Remember some discs cannot be repaired and they have to be thrown away.
The discs in the manila envelope that do not have a case are good candidates for the trash can. Give those discs one last chance and put out an APB. Ask your friends to help you sort through the discs and repair them. Make sure you don't miss anyone, use your phone, computer, laptop, or tablets and send the message out to them for help in seconds.
Now you have finished going through the discs in the media cabinets in the living room and there is more space for new movies.
Not only was this project exciting, it was profitable. The list of where you keep all of your dvds and Blu-rays throughout your home is safely tucked away in a folder on your smart phone.
The Blu-Ray and dvds that are in plastic containers in the hall closet have a date with you on your next day off.
When you complained about the air conditioning not working when you were a child, you probably heard the "when I was your age we didn't have air conditioning" lecture from your parents. Listening to them, you would have thought they were flying their kites with keys alongside Benjamin Franklin. Well, luckily we do have the convenience of modern day comforts. We are so dependent on these comforts, however, that we tend to take them for granted. But did you ever stop to think what would you do if one day your refrigerator died? Or your oven went kaput during Christmas dinner? Probably not, so now is your chance to take good care of your appliances so the unexpected doesn't happen.
Keep a Cleaning Calendar
Sometimes when life gets too busy, we forget to change the furnace filter or check on the leaky washer hose. Then before you know it, the appliance breaks and you either pay a repairman $200 to come to your house to tell you the appliance is broken or you have to shell out hundreds of dollars to buy a new one. These disasters can be avoided if you keep a maintenance calendar. For example, filters should be changed every three months. So mark down in your calendar on the 1st of January, April, July, and October to change your filter, then you don't have to try to remember it.
The following appliances should be on your calendar for regular cleaning and maintenance: humidifiers, washers and dryers, kitchen appliances, furnace, air conditioner and dehumidifiers. Check each appliance's manual to find out how often it should be cleaned.
Keep up with regular cleaning of your appliances. Every six months, move your appliances and clean underneath them, especially in the kitchen. Food can get trapped under them and can cause an ant or other critter problem. Also, be sure to keep the inside of your refrigerator clean. If the grape juice way in the back spilled two months ago and you just now notice, the purple stain is probably permanent. Check the lint trap in the dryer. Lint build-up causes 15,000 fires each year. Remember to check for any electrical maintenance as well. Make sure there aren't any frayed wires, which can also cause a fire. Check the plumbing to make sure there aren't any leaks, which can cause water damage (and not to mention an extremely high water bill.)
Be Kind to Your Appliance and Your Appliance Will be Kind to You
On average, the cost of repairing or replacing an appliance is $900. Instead of having to fork over that much money for repairs, keep-up with your cleaning and maintenance. If you take care of your appliances, they could last anywhere from fifteen to twenty years. Just think, if you save $900 on repairs for each appliance in your home, you could afford a trip overseas, a brand new car, or a bigger house (with more appliances.) So remember to clean your appliances on a regular basis and not only will your wallet thank you, so will your family when you take them to Disney World with the money you saved.
Having a great bathroom can really set your home apart. Luckily, bathroom remodeling doesn't have to be overly expensive or stressful! Plus, research shows a bathroom remodel is a good investment if you plan on selling your home in the future.
It's important to have a clear plan for bathroom remodeling, like those at Roomscapes. A good rule of thumb is to spend about six months planning before work begins. Once your plan is set and work has begun, try to avoid any last minute changes. If you don't have that much time to devote to the project, you may want to consider hiring a designer. Keep in mind, though, that this can add considerably to your budget.
A good place to start is tiling. If you are looking for a tile floor that won't take much maintenance, porcelain or glazed tiles are the way to go. Porous materials such as limestone can cause trouble down the line as they absorb spills and become stained. If you have young children and are concerned about them slipping, tiles with textured surfaces or matte finishes are best.
If you are tempted to make your bathroom much larger than it already is, give it a second thought. Expanding is one of the more difficult aspects of a bathroom remodel. It's expensive, plus it creates a lot of dust and waste. Try your hardest to make due with the square footage you have already. With the money you save, you could indulge in some really nice fixtures or consider imported tile.
Explore new cabinetry for an inexpensive way to create a striking visual impact. If you have wooden cabinets, try your hand at painting them white for a boost in elegance. White also makes small rooms seem larger. Cabinets can also be made more efficient with the addition of pullout shelves. This addition can make it much easier to find items previously stashed away in cluttered, dark drawers.
If you live in an older house, consider updating your bathroom's wiring. Older homes typically have 15-amp wiring which is less than ideal for the plethora of modern devices many of us use. A dedicated 20-amp circuit should do the trick, and make sure there are sufficient outlets to avoid shorts.
Another electrical concern is lighting. Figure out your lighting plans early in the process, so you'll know if running a new cable is necessary. New lighting is a fantastic way to improve the look of your bathroom. Recessed lighting above your shower can really liven things up.
Despite the aggravations you may face, try making your bathroom remodel fun. Keep in mind how happy you will be with your new bathroom when you are finished. If you plan ahead sufficiently, avoid last minute changes and try to make the best with what space you already have, remodeling your bathroom can be relatively painless and reap great benefits.
A home is a place where family lives and friends gather. It is a building that holds emotions and desires, while giving its occupants all the functions they need to live and thrive. With all these things considered, a home's design is extremely important. Some people may love a cozy bedroom; others may focus on a living room that allows them to unwind. One key room that no home can do without is the kitchen. This is truly the heart of the home. Without it, no one would be able to meet one of their most basic needs: food.
Regardless of some design aspects, such as color choice or specific appliances, the most important kitchen design element is the flow of the traffic throughout. Where is the kitchen located in the house? Is it a middle ground where people will constantly be coming and going to get to other rooms in the house? Or is it off to the side and will only have people in it that need something from that specific room? These considerations will make a huge difference in how the layout should be arranged. If you look at the kitchen designs on Bella Domicile's website you will find examples of successful kitchen layouts. A kitchen that is the crossroads of the home will need to have a cleaner design with plenty of walking space so anyone cooking will not be interrupted constantly. It is also important to be mindful of where groceries will be brought into the kitchen and how trash will be taken out. These may appear insignificant now, but struggling with an armful of groceries or a stubborn trash bag will quickly become frustrating.
The second most important kitchen design element is how the actual work will be done in the kitchen. Since most cooks will move between the stove, the sink, and the refrigerator, these all should be in relatively close proximity to each other. No one wants to be in the middle of cooking, only to need to stop and walk clear across the room to get something in the refrigerator. However, these items should not be on top of one another either because that will quickly make the space feel cramped. Instead, experiment with what feels right to the individual. How many steps apart give maneuvering around the area a natural feel? How much counter space should be allotted so multiple projects can occur simultaneously while still keeping appliances close by? The answer will vary slightly from person to person.
Any home should be organized, yet comfortable. It should invite people in to relax while at the same time awing them with its beauty. There are many rooms in it that people gravitate towards, but the kitchen is the backbone. It literally provides its owners with their daily bread. This nourishment is not just one of the body but also of the soul, as people talk and laugh while working together to make dinner. Do not let a haphazard kitchen design keep friends and family apart but instead use it to draw them closer together.
Nowadays, the popularity of cleaning services have increased. This could be because there are a lot more working individuals who barely have enough time to thoroughly clean their houses and workplaces. Admittedly, with the increasing requirement for house cleaners, a number of people are taking into consideration putting up their very own cleaning company too. Nonetheless, when you don't have the capital, setting up this type of business can be quite difficult. But that thing will not be an obstacle for you to try the latest because there are still some other way like cleaning franchise.
A cleaning franchise is also one other way for you to open up your own personal business that gives cleaning services for houses and offices, cleaning services, and also laundry and dry cleaning. This is not urging you to have your own personal capital that isn't affordable for you. With a cleaning franchise, you only have to have half as much the money. Aside from running off with a cleaning franchise, you can also acquire benefits than carrying it out on your own.
The very first thing is you won't require to think about any business name since it is already prepared when you choose to start a cleaning franchise. To establish a prosperous cleaning business, it take a long time. But making the right choice with cleaning franchise won't allow you to await years. The name as well as the business's reputation is precisely what you'll acquire and that is undoubtedly the main reason why. In that certain way, you will no longer strive hard in the starting period of setting up the reputation.
Next, you currently have a solid client base even before starting up. As a cleaning franchise, aside from the already established reputation, your business will also not face issues when it comes to drawing clients. This is especially true if the business is already famous in the business. Due to the increasing needs of cleaners that arise yearly,you won't be hassled in acquiring new customers. Always do the best you can to provide a quality service for you to have a regular customer.
Finally, with a cleaning franchise, you will have a better opportunity to succeed. The explanation for this is that there's already a way that has been prepared for you. Making choices is no longer difficult for you even before you've taken on a cleaning franchise as it was previously covered. And since cleanliness is a requirement, even an obsession to many, you can be assured that you will never run out of possible customers.


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"A major hostility for us is that I always run out of the house without turning the lights off, and my guy gets mad at my 'waste of money' every time. I'm just forgetful!"
Says Dr. Brosh: "Remembering to turn off the lights should be a metaphor for her respecting him and holding him in mind. When she forgets, she is forgetting him, and this can be very hurtful. This is a good example of how the smallest things run so deep in relationships, and how different things are important to each partner. It's essential recognize this and honor it."


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Loom exists because we couldn't find the game technology that we wanted to use.
We wanted a game engine that was great for building casual 2D and 3D games quickly. But the most mature and solid engines, like Unity and Unreal, are focused on high end 3D.
We wanted a game engine with a developer focused workflow, but couldn't find one. We have become used to great developer tools like Git, Heroku, Ruby on Rails, make, and bash - that are command-line driven, extensible, self contained, and used on a daily basis.
We wanted a game engine that was lean, because download size is crucial in mobile and web games. But it's hard to find a desirable engine that also has a small footprint. Unity clocks in around 8mb, while AIR is closer to 12mb! Loom is a svelte 2-4 megs compressed based on features YOU decide to compile in.
We wanted a game engine that would let us take off the hood and dig inside, but it is hard to find good tech that includes full C++ source code access. AIR, Unity, and Corona all expect you to ship a game without ever encountering a bug or missing feature.
We wanted a game engine that brought something innovative to the table. A lot of the current crop of mobile engines are YALEs - Yet Another Lua Engine. Engines like Moai, Corona, and LOVE take Lua, integrate some 2D rendering, sound playback, write some tutorials, and call it good. There's nothing bad about them, but they aren't particularly exciting - the oatmeal of game technology!
We wanted a game engine that had a powerful and familiar scripting language with a tiny footprint. We needed great profiling and debugging, and excellent bindings to C++. We wanted something more effective than Lua, so we invented LoomScript.
We wanted a game engine that wasn't carrying over a decade of technical cruft, but a lot of the players in this space are products that were around when I started with GarageGames in 2002! Marmalade, Unreal, Source, and Torque have been around for a long time and they are set in their ways.
We wanted a game engine that leveraged genuinely useful technology. There are great libraries out there like TinyXML2, Sean Barrett's stb_image, Cocos2DX, and the Lua virtual machine. But we saw most engines going with bigger, bloated options.
We wanted a game engine that was a good deal, especially for smaller studios (like us and our friends!). We don't have guarantees of huge profits on our games, so even a 10% revenue share is a big deal - never mind something higher like 25%. Never mind the auditing and book-keeping that that implies! We also didn't have tens of thousands of dollars to spend on licensing for our team. That said, we also wanted whoever we bought from to have a good business model so we wouldn't be stuck with an orphaned product.
In the end, we decided that the only thing for it was to make it ourselves. Which we did. And we called it Loom.
Loom has an awesome workflow with live reload and great command line integration. It's lean and small with low technical debt, so it has a small footprint (2-4mb depending on platform). It's at an indie-friendly price. It uses good libraries but innovates when it has something worth adding. Get Loom from our website now.


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Sound Salvation (Music)
With Steve Pick
Fri Jan 6th 2012 7.00am–10.00am
R=listener request. N=music new at the station. L=local music. Your purchases using the Buy it! links
Time zone: central
6:59am | Bill Frisell "Please Please Me" from All We Are Saying . . . (Savoy 2011) N —I've fallen in love with this tribute to John Lennon - truly imaginative and gorgeous reworkings, without turning them into jazz, but not exactly staying rock, either.Buy it! |
7:02am | Wizzard "Meet Me at the Jailhouse" from Wizzard Brew (EMI 1973) —Roy Wood writes a classic rock'n'roll song, then extends it to over 13 minutes with all sorts of crazy-quilt extras. I love it.Buy it! |
7:18am | Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "Good Enough" from Mojo (Reprise 2010) —One of my two or three fave songs from this last Petty album - nice and trippy.Buy it! |
7:24am | Javier Escovedo "Tonight Is Gonna Be Better" from City Lights (Javier Escovedo 2008) —The older brother of Alejandro snuck out this nice little rocker when nobody was paying attention a few years back. Well, most of the time, nobody is paying attention to him, but he was the heart of the True Believers, so he's worth noticing.Buy it! |
7:27am | Willie Nile "Hear You Breathe" from The Innocent Ones (River House www.willienile.com 2010) N —From one of my fave albums of 2011, Willie Nile brings us a rocker of love and faith.Buy it! |
7:34am | Marah "Can't Take It With You" from Angels of Destruction (Yep Roc 2008) —Serge Bielanko of Marah lost his home in a fire the other day. Donations are closed to the special relief fund, but follow this blog for info: http://mamapundit.com/bielankofirefundraiser/Buy it! |
7:38am | The Cyrkle "Penny Arcade" from Red Rubber Ball (A Collection) (Sony 1996) —A sweet little song from the Red Rubber Ball guys.Buy it! |
7:41am | The Blues Magoos "Love Seems Doomed" from Psychedelic Lollipop / Electric Comic Book (Collectables 1999) —A nice and cheery little number with eerie organ.Buy it! |
7:45am | Meshell Ndegeocello "Don't Take My Kindness For Weakness" from Weather (Naive 2011) N —Taking the Soul Children into a contemplative modern world.Buy it! |
7:48am | The Moonglows "Ten Commandments of Love" from Blue Velvet: The Ultimate Collection (Chess 1993) —Oh how happy we will be if we keep the ten commandments of love.Buy it! |
7:52am | The Viceroys "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego" from The Viceroys at Studio One: Ya Ho (Heartbeat 1995) —My three fave names in the Bible, and there are a lot of great candidates.Buy it! |
7:55am | Betty Wright "He's Bad Bad Bad" from Best of Betty Wright (Rhino 1992) —An early and just plain fun soul number from the woman who's still going strong - her new album with the Roots sounds good, though the copy I've had access to at work is scratched and only plays a few cuts.Buy it! |
8:02am | Zaiko Langa Langa "Dede Sur Mesure" from Avis de Recherche (Syllart Productions 2009) —I'd forgotten how ebullient soukous music is.Buy it! |
8:17am | Albert King "This Morning" from The Complete King & Bobbin Recordings (Collectables 2004) L —Now this is a swingin' little instrumental from King's early days.Buy it! |
8:19am | The Highlighters Band "The Funky 16 Corners" from Funky 16 Corners (Stones Throw 2001) —One of the funkiest cuts ever.Buy it! |
8:25am | Etta James "What'd I Say" from Etta James Rocks The House (Chess Records 1992) —From one of the greatest live albums in history.Buy it! |
8:30am | Ransom Note "Taken For Granted" from It's You! (Tower Groove 2011) N L —St. Louis band moves in the retro-soul circles, sort of.Buy it! |
8:31am | Dave Alvin "Murrietta's Head" from Eleven Eleven (Yep Roc 2011) N —He's just the king of story-telling in song. Well, maybe co-regent with Guy Clark.Buy it! |
8:37am | Richard Hawley "Valentine" from Lady's Bridge (Mute 2007) —Majestic.Buy it! |
8:44am | Tom Waits "Kiss me" from Bad As Me (Anti- 2011) N —I feel as though I should be drunk when listening to this one. Drunk and lonely.Buy it! |
8:48am | Mississippi Sheiks "Stop and Listen Blues #2" from The Essential (Classic Blues 2002) —Going way back here and feeling pretty good about it.Buy it! |
8:52am | LOUISIANA RED "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" from Memphis Mojo (Ruf www.rufrecords.de 2011) N —My review of this fine new release: http://blues.about.com/od/cddvdrevie2/fr/Louisiana-Red-And-Little-Victors-Juke-Joint-Memphis-Mojo-2011.htmBuy it! |
8:55am | Chuck Berry "She Once Was Mine" from You Never Can Tell: The Complete Chess Recordings 1960-1966 (Hip-O Select 2009) —Not one of Berry's most famous songs, but a pretty good blues number that's worth checking out.Buy it! |
8:58am | The Retros "High Energy Love" from Inner City Rockers: The Retros 1979 (BDR 2011) N L —My friends back in 1979 actually recorded a very fine album that only just now got released.Buy it! |
9:04am | Rocket From the Tombs "Good Times Never Roll" from Barfly (FIRE 2011) N —The great David Thomas of Pere Ubu fame revives his pre-Ubu band, with Richard Lloyd now on guitar.Buy it! |
9:07am | The Fantasy Four "Outta My Head" from Getting Fantastic With the Fantasy Four (Pancake Productions 2010) L —Another beloved St. Louis band with a record released a few years after they broke up.Buy it! |
9:09am | Love "Orange Skies" from Da Capo (Elektra 1966) —Hey, I love Forever Changes as much as the next guy, but let's not forget they had some great songs on this one, too.Buy it! |
9:09am | Love "Orange Skies" from Da Capo (Elektra 1966) —Hey, I love Forever Changes as much as the next guy, but let's not forget they had some great songs on this one, too.Buy it! |
9:07am | The Fantasy Four "Outta My Head" from Getting Fantastic With the Fantasy Four (Pancake Productions 2010) L —Another beloved St. Louis band with a record released a few years after they broke up.Buy it! |
9:09am | Love "Orange Skies" from Da Capo (Elektra 1966) —Hey, I love Forever Changes as much as the next guy, but let's not forget they had some great songs on this one, too.Buy it! |
9:12am | Lindsey Buckingham "Illumination" from Seeds We Sow (Eagle Rock 2011) N —One of the few songs on the new album that doesn't sound as if it was written while randomly fingerpicking the guitar.Buy it! |
9:16am | Pete Townshend "A Little Is Enough" from Empty Glass (Atco Records 1980) —Confession: I think I owned this album before I owned any Who albums. So, it actually is more internalized in me than many Who records, though Lord knows I love those, too.Buy it! |
9:21am | The Bangles "Sweet and Tender Romance" from Sweetheart of the Sun (Model Music Group 2011) N —Now this is what you call a rocker!Buy it! |
9:23am | Teddy Thompson "Take Me Back Again" from Bella (Verve Forecast 2011) —To remind you what a great year we just had in music, this very fine album didn't even make my top 20.Buy it! |
9:29am | Mott the Hoople "Rose" from Mott (Columbia 1973) —This song will break your heart.Buy it! |
9:33am | John Lennon "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" from Double Fantasy (CAPITOL 1980) —And so will this, remembering that John only lived a few weeks after this song was released.Buy it! |
9:37am | Charlie Rouse "Samba De Orfeu" from Bossa Nova Bacchanal (Blue Note 1962) —Just about my fave samba jazz crossover.Buy it! |
9:44am | Kate & Anna McGarrigle "Complainte Pour Ste. Catherine" from The French Record (Hannibal 1980) —There aren't many things more beautiful than this record.Buy it! |
9:47am | Nick Lowe "Restless Feeling" from The Old Magic (Yep Roc 2011) N —I can just see the well-dressed crowd cutting the rug to this one.Buy it! |
9:49am | Jackie Terrell "I'm Gonna Look For You" from 50 Early Rockin' Tracks (Crazy Love 2000) —And then the mood changes and gets all frantic.Buy it! |
9:51am | Dwight Yoakam "I'll Pretend" from Blame the Vain (New West www.newwestrecords.com 2005) —He really hasn't released an album of original material since this very fine one. Where are the songs, Dwight?Buy it! |
9:53am | The Little Willies "Lovesick Blues" from For the Good Times (Milking Bull 2012) N —I love Norah Jones. Here she and Richard Julian sing all these great classic country songs - should be in stores soon.Buy it! |
Like everything else, times are approximate. Spinitron and this station are not liable for errors or omissions.


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As DINKs, we have all sorts of unique flexibility & freedom in our lives, so taking advantage of an opportunity to move somewhere new, comes mores easily to us. Recently, my husband & I took the plunge and moved from our house & yard in the suburbs of Boise, Idaho to a hi-rise condo in the heart & soul of downtown San Francisco – That's one big change in lifestyle! We are loving the energy in the city and are excited to explore our new 'hood'. But we found that keeping these 10 things in mind along the way during our move, maintained our connection as a couple & made a potentially stressful life change, an exciting new adventure!
1) The change will be both exciting AND scary, so revel in your boldness!
You represent the small percent who are actually transforming a common daydream…into a reality! Rejoice! Do you know how many people fantasize about moving to a new place? A LOT. Do you know how many actually make it happen? Very few. And childfree couples are probably the highest percentage in that small category. So be proud of what a bold move you are making! But even though the decision was mutual and your new life will be exciting, its perfectly normal to be a little scared too. But just remember, you & your partner are a powerful force & taking on the unknown as a team can change any anxiety into a sense of adventure!
2) Have more than one reason for the move.
There is usually one primary driving force for a big move. Many DINKs are career focused, so it could be a job opportunity or madated work requirement. But it could simply be because you are ready for a change in your life and a new place to live has its appeal. But if you do have some control in the matter, having more than one reason to move helps soften the abruptness of the change, and will give you a broader perspective from which to survery your new home. Whether its related to your career or simply out of personal choice, ask yourself: why is this change needed in our lives? How will we both benefit? What are some other reasons (aside from the primary) that makes this particular new city a good place to call home? Considering all these aspects will prevent you from relying too much on just one to fill your needs, and will ease your expectation for instant adaptation.
3) Make sure both partners can survive, emotionally & financially.
Moving to a new city is a big deal, even for DINKs. Sure, we don't have worry about kids adjusting to a new school or routine, but we still need to be good partners & make sure the change is right for each other. Will each of you be able to find work? What is your partner giving up to move? Is he/she ready to give this up for the needed change? Check in with each other along the way as you plan your move. You may find that one of you has a stronger sense of 'moving towards something' & the other a sense of 'moving away from something'. There is nothing wrong with either, but they are different emotional states & a good partner will acknowledge this & talk about both.
4) Plan for the move on both ends & save money so you have some flexibility.
Any big change takes place more smoothly with good planning. And it starts with saving or setting aside some money for the change. Save some cash from each payday for obvious things like the moving costs themselves. But also, consider the money needed if one of you doesn't start work right away. What if you need to sign your new lease early to get the place you want, or if you have to carry the home you are selling or renting for a month or two after you leave? Timing the move perfectly with lease or purchase agreements may not always happen. Make a list of all the little details at both ends & create a timeline of when they need to be done. Include everything from closing out & restarting services & utlities (don't forget any penalties you may have to pay for ending a contract early!) to planning for & prepariing your old home for sale or rent . Ticking off lists will not only give you direction, but will give you both a sense of accomplishment as you get things done.
5) Understand the trade-offs – some things just won't compare, but others will be an upgrade!
It's rare that any move is all positive. Even when change is greatly needed, you no doubt picked the place you lived before the move for a reason. And you will no doubt miss certain aspects of that place. And that's okay. Trying to play 'Polly Positive' all the time isn't possible. You are leaving some good friends, some favorite restaurants & some great places you loved to hang out. So recognize them, give them credit & then sit down & talk about all the cool things that are going to change for you both! Again, dialogue is key. You both made this decision & acknowleding some losses will not detract from your enthusiasm for your upcoming gains. It just means you are human!
6) Be prepared to downsize – Do you really need all that stuff?
If you move from the suburbs to the city like we did, be prepared to downsize! One of the trade-offs for being in the 'heart of the action' is that it often comes at a premium. So you find that what you can afford in your new place, is half the size of where you left. You may not even have a garage anymore! So take this opportunity to assess what you really NEED. Ask yourself: have we used this item in the last 10 months? What can we sell? We don't have kids, but we DINKs can sure collect a lot of adult 'toys' and recreation gear! Do you use them all on a regular basis? Will you use it when you move? Could you buy it again later if you regained interest? Now, is the time to be honest with yourself. Give yourself permission to have one large 'personal box' for all that memoribilai & childhood momentos, and then consider what you can sell on ebay or craigslist. You may be surprised at how much extra cash you will have when you liquidate those items that are collecting dust in your garage. And don't forget that donations to local chartities or the Salvation Army are tax-deductible – DINKs need as many of those as we can get!
7) Have a plan for dealing with the stress related to the move.
Ok, so you planned everything down to a 'T' and you are both excited & talking about the change. Despite all of this, there is no doubt going to be some stressful situations come up that you will need to deal with. For us, we were both working full-time up till the week we moved, my husband was traveling 3 days a week, and we were trying to sell stuff, pack, get the house ready to rent….ack! That's a lot going on all at once! So make sure you know what your 'hot buttons' are and what you need from each other to try to minimize the complexity of all that is going on. For us, Nic commiting to a list of 'items to complete' on the weekends, made his weekday travel more tolerable & I didn't feel like I was doing everything alone. Nic asked me to really scrutinize which items I could get rid of, as I tend to be a bigger 'saver' than he is. So this made him feel like he was being considered. We also reserved one evening each week to just relax & be together, watching a movie, drinking some wine or seeing friends. We still had our moments of frustration but when they did occur, we had a better understanding of how they were triggered & how best to handle it.
8) Plan for the change in your social circle & have a plan to create a new one!
Leaving good friends behind can be the hardest part of any move. Being DINKs, we found that a lot of our friends were having kids and were becoming less available. So our social circle was shrinking anyways. Although this wasn't the primary reason for our move, it did give an exciting new dimension to the adventure. But sometimes living in the city requires a greater effort to start from scratch & meet new friends. City dwellers tend to be transient or work-focused, and can sometimes fall into the trap of thinking its too difficult to connect. But don't be discouraged! The best way to meet new friends is to start a pattern of going out & being social yourselves and try to spread the word through sites like DINKlife.com's MeetOut page, or other social networking tools that lets people know your interests & that you are new to the area. Try starting a social networking group for an activity you both are into. Search for local neighborhood or city fundraising events you both can be part of. Volunteer, join a running or hiking group, take a couples cooking class or just show up at the same coffee shop every Saturday morning and start chatting with familiar faces you have seen there repeatedly. Yes, it takes some 'guts' to reach out to others in this way, but remember there are two of you to take on this challenge. So at least you know you will never be sitting at a bar alone while you are waiting for someone to show up to your MeetOut – ha!
9) Stay healthy! Don't let the planning be an excuse not to exercise
DINKs are very concious of maintaining their looks & sexuality for each other. But if you are both working full time & doing all the things needed to plan a move, you can easily let your workout schedule fall to the wayside. Its unrealistic to think you can do it all, and some areas of your life will take a hit while you are planning your move. But try to at least factor in 60% of your workouts into the plan. It's a great stress reliever & you will feel good that you are staying commited to your health. Including your partner will keep you both on track. Or include those friends you are leaving behind – that way you combine exercise with letting them know how much you will miss them in your daily life.
10) Plan a few days to relax & explore your new home
Well, you made it. Your boxes are unpacked (or you can at least see the floor & you have your bed put together). But before you jump right back into work mode & social circle creating, take a few days to relax with your partner & explore your new neighborhood. Not only will it familiarize you with all the services, restaurants & great new haunts in your area, but will acknowledge to you both what a great deicison you made & what a rewarding experience this wiill be. Besides, a few of those new rooms could stand to be broken in with a bit of sexual 'blessing', don't you think? ;)
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My sister had a friend dig up a large perennial bed in her backyard last fall and lay sod. He didn't rottotill or use roundup and now all the perennials are sprouting up through the sod. Will weed and feed kill the perennials? Or should I mix up a broadleaf weed killer and spray it on with a tank sprayer?
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- Posted by dchall_san_antonio 8 San Antonio (My Page) on Tue, Apr 12, 11 at 18:52
Weed and feed seldom works as well as you want it to. Instead wait until the grass is growing (second mowing) and then fertilize. Two weeks after you fertilize, spot spray individual plants with either Weed-B-Gone or with Brush-B-Gone depending on the tenacity of the plant. You might try WBG on all of them. Give it a week and look closely to see which ones are dieing. For any that don't seem to be affected, try the BBG. Consider yourself lucky he did not rototill. I disagree with rototilling for any part of the garden, but for turf it is especially problematic. Once all the fluffy soil settles (about 3 years), it always leaves a bumpy surface. |
dchall Thanks for the advice. She put down weed and feed yesterday and we will wait for next weekend to spray with WBG. I also have a product in the garage that my mom bought for me last year called trimec for the creeping charlie in my yard which I never got around to using. Have you heard of that one? thanks Sadie |
Perrenials/annuals/trees/shrubs......all react to the amount of sunlight they are given. The perennials popping out of the ground can be better controlled by simply mowing them down....not letting the foliage gain sunlight. Bulbs die back....depending on their startches and sugars being allowed to go back down...if the foliage isn't there, the bulb dies. Same for any plant whose roots are deprived of sunlight's affects. A dead tree might continue for a time to feed its roots, but over time, the roots die from starvation. As the plants pop up, machine gun them.....mow them down. There's not much wrong when some crocus pop up on our lawns early in spring. The harbinger of that happening is looked on as something to wait for. |
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1. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you take with you?
A chef with an unlimited food supply, a solar powered washer and dryer, and a speed boat.
2. If you could eliminate one thing from your daily schedule, what would it be and why?
Procrastinating, just to know what it feels like not to procrastinate.
3. Tell us something you hate doing. Why?
Hurting people's feelings, because being nice is a much better option.
4. If you could have an unlimited storage of one thing, what would it be?
Energy. Then we would have one less problem to solve.
5. If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what profession would you choose and why?
I would be a Cirque Du Soleil performer because it seems like it would be a really fun mix of theatre and athleticism.
6. If given a choice to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day?
Honestly, I take my job very seriously and it still feels like I get to skip work everyday.
7. Name two things you consider yourself to be really good at?
I pay attention to details, and I bake a mean blueberry pie.
8. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I have been fortunate to travel as much as I have, and look forward to all the places I have yet to visit!!
9. What's your favorite midnight snack?
A brownie. Or two...
10. Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
I prefer to be surprised.
11. As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up?
I thought I would be a veterinarian...I've always loved animals.
12. If you had one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
Unique. Just like everyone else.
13. If I came to your home and looked inside the refrigerator, what would I find?
Salami, hummus, veggies, and chocolate in various forms.
14. If you had to pick one animal to describe you, what would it be and why?
I've been called a cat before...because I sniff my food and I'm very independent.
15. What movie do you watch again and again?
The Labyrinth.
16. Do you like dogs or cats?
I like them both, equally.
17. What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
It's a tie between haggis and a kangaroo kabob.
18. What's the best piece of advice you have ever received?
My Dad once told me, "If you run with dogs, you'll get fleas."
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The Longboat Key Town Commission will review and discuss a local response plan in case oil from the leaking Deepwater Horizon well in the Gulf makes its way to Longboat Key at its regular workshop at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 20.
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis believes creating a specific plan will help identify the best strategies for the town, which could then be adopted with the counties' oil response plans.
The town's beach engineer, Coastal Planning & Engineering, is being asked to develop the local response plan.
Also at its meeting this afternoon at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, the commission will:
Consider forwarding to its Monday, June 7 regular meeting for formal action:
• An interlocal agreement that represents various local governments and the School Board of Manatee County.
• A resolution that gives the town manager authority to spend funds and take emergency action in the event a hurricane is looming and a quorum of the commission is not available this summer.
• A resolution that allows the town manager to use commission contingency funds for an environmental cleanup of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
• A resolution that cancels the July and August workshops and the August regular meeting.
• A request for authorization to execute a fleet maintenance agreement with Sarasota County for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's vehicles.
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• An ordinance that changes the start of regular workshops from 2 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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• A resolution that allows for a budget transfer of $150,000 from the commission contingency fund to the town attorney budget and the other town attorney budget.
• A resolution that relocates phase II infrastructure surtax funds from the utility fund to the beach account to pay for a $5 million emergency beach project on the north end of the island.
• A resolution that reallocates $2.7 million to the beach fund to pay for a $5 million emergency beach project on the north end of the island.
Consider forwarding to a special meeting at 5:01 p.m., Thursday, May 20, for first reading:
• An ordinance that transfers $800,000 from the phase II infrastructure surtax funds from the utility fund to the beach capital projects fund to pay for a $5 million emergency beach project on the north end of the island.
• An ordinance that transfers $1.5 million from the unbudgeted allocated funds in the beach capital projects fund to the emergency beach project account.
• Results of a sand search performed by beach engineer Coastal Planning & Engineering, which is looking for sand sources for the town's 2011-12 beach renourishment project.
• Preliminary budget information for the 2010-11 fiscal year.
• The potential for implementing the town's Vision Plan and a possible review of the town's Comprehensive Plan.
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I am planning to start in January and I excited to start but I wanted to know what was your favorite class that you have took or taken and why? I love to hear what everyone has to say :)... Read More
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I'm halfway through my ADN program and I have taken funds, pharm, psych and medsurg I. My favorite has been medsurg I because I had an excellent clinical experience. I was on a floor with great nurses that let me practice many skills. My instructor was also tough and fair which I always like.
Even though the OP didn't ask, I'll still talk about what I didn't like: psych. That class was so unorganized even though the dept head was in charge of the course for many years. She was my clinical instructor and would not answer my questions. She would also say she will see me next semester if I didn't know the smallest thing. For the lecture, she couldn't get the exam dates in order so they changed multiple times. At one point, she insisted that we would have an exam on Veterans Day. Then at the final, she had furniture delivered to the lecture hall halfway through the exam which was very noisy and distracting. Really?! How is that necessary? She told us that if we can take the test with that going on we can do anything. Well guess what, the class average fell significantly and several of us ended up failing who were doing well prior to the final. As far as the material, I found it to be very boring. I didn't have much interest in the material when I took psychology and it didn't change when the nursing aspect was added to it.
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Haverhill — Marguerite "Peggy" (Gombar) Stender passed away at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House on Monday, September 30. She was born, the youngest of seven children, on March 24, 1920, to the late Louis and Mary (Hurney) Gombar. Peggy was raised in Throop, Pa., where she attended Throop High School, and graduated from Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. She never wanted to be anything but a wife and mother, and not long after graduation, she married J. Paul Stender with whom she had three children. They were married for 49 years until his death in 1990. They settled in Scranton, then moved to the Jersey Shore, where they lived for 25 years, before moving back to Pennsylvania, residing in the Poconos. After the death of her husband, Peggy moved to Massachusetts to be near her youngest child, residing in Methuen until her death.
Peggy is survived by her son, J. Douglas Stender and his wife, Jill Tasker, of Columbus, Ind.; her daughter, Joan L. Stender of Haverhill, Mass.; and two grandsons, Matthew M. O'Brien of Manchester, N.H., and D. Paul Stender of England; and by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Sandra L. (Stender) Kauffman; and her siblings, Helen (Gombar) Martin, Dr. Edward Gombar, Pauline (Gombar) Kowalchik, Mildred (Gombar) Stern, Dr. William Gombar, and Mary (Gombar) Knight.
Among Peggy's last words were that she hoped her children knew that she loved them more than anything in the world. We always did Mom.
ARRANGEMENTS: A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Gombar family plot at St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow, Pa. Arrangements are by H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Haverhill and Bradford. Contributions in Peggy's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Ulker Isayeva's Article on Homosexuality and Tolerance
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The Colorado Dahlia Society actively promotes the growing and enjoyment of dahlias. Visit our web site for supplier contacts, tuber sale and dahlia show dates, cultural practices, pictures of top varieties, and some real dahlia gardens.
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The CDS website houses an excellent collection of illustrated articles on dahlia cultural topics created with the dahlia newcomer in mind. The CDS website is also home to a picture gallery of over 300 different dahlia varieties.Meetings/Conventions:
Society meets eight time per year.
Annual spring tuber sale in late March.
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What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that results in damage to the small intestine. The small intestine is normally lined with finger-like projections known as villi that play an important role in the digestion and absorption of food.
An autoimmune disorder occurs when the immune system, which normally fights infections, instead turns against one of the organs of the body. In the case of celiac disease, exposure to wheat and certain other grains containing gluten leads to immune system activation and damage to the small intestinal lining. As a result, the small intestinal villi become "flattened" and cannot properly digest and absorb food.
Celiac disease was once thought to be rare in the United States. Research now indicates that more than one out of every 133 people in the general population has celiac disease.
Why do people develop celiac disease?
People with celiac disease have a genetic predisposition for developing celiac disease. In other words, they inherit a gene or genes from their parents that make them susceptible to celiac disease. In order to actually develop celiac disease, they must have gluten in their diet and may also need some other event, such as a viral infection, to trigger the disease.
What are symptoms of celiac disease?
The most recognized symptoms of celiac disease are diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. In childhood, celiac disease classically presents with diarrhea, abdominal bloating, poor appetite, failure to gain weight and irritability between 9 and 18 months of age. However, the symptoms of celiac disease may begin at any age. Recently, it has been recognized that celiac disease may cause a variety of atypical symptoms, such as:


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Hi everyone!
I'm new here and can't wait to look around all these forums. We are currently in the process of choosing a new construction home in a development. One of the things we are considering are some upgrades to the kitchen. I've done about all the research I can do with appliance "reviews" on websites. Based on these reviews it seems like maybe the builder's kitchen appliances aren't so great (GE). So I thought maybe we should consider negotiating a credit for those appliances and purchasing our own. Here are my questions: 1) Does anyone have experience with GE appliances? We have the option to "upgrade" to GE Profile..are those worth it instead?
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1) GE Appliances are exactly what they seem,builer grade appliances. GE Profile offer more features and are probably worth it if you really use your kitchen and don't eat out most of the time. In general people like GE cooking appliances. Refrigerators and dishwashers not so much. There is a new GE French door with class leading features and built on a new assembly line in Kentucky but unknown future reliability. 2) "Matching" appliances is completely unimportant. 3) I would definetly take Whirlpool Gold dishwasher over GE dishwasher if you want an American type dishwasher with food disposer and heated dry and probably fridge too. Possible exception is new GE French Door. 4) If quietness,energy and water efficiency are a top concern you should look into Bosch for a European type dishwasher. Samsung fridges are really good bang for the buck apppliances. 5) Don't know anything about HHGregg and I am not a big Sears fan. I bought my appliances on-line,ebay,local liquidators, and store closing clearances. |
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- Posted by duluthjeff (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 12 at 21:10
We have lived with Whirlpool Gold appliances for 3 years and haven't had any troubles. We have the double oven (top oven has a speedcook feature that I use several times a week). Bottom-drawer freezer with split refrigerator door (french door) is a very ergonomic arrangement and is very quiet. The dishwasher is quiet, and you can set it to wait 4 hours to turn on, so it washes the dishes while we sleep. We splurged and bought a Miele induction cooktop which I really love. I have no experience with GE or GE Profile appliances, but many on this forum have. Have fun building your new home! |
- Posted by mydreamhome (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 12 at 21:44
No problems with going with different appliance brands for each appliance. That's actually exactly what is recommended here on the forum. No one manufacturer makes an excellent total line (i.e the references to the GE fridges above). On the GE Profile question--I have the GE Monogram, which the dealer said the oven was actually the same as the Profile line just with a Pro-look exterior and name plate. I have been very happy with my ovens so far. My sister has the Profile double oven with convection and she loves hers too-bakes evenly, roasts beautifully, broils nicely & self-clean (you can even leave the racks in during the clean cycle) to boot! What more could you ask for? So, I would go for the Profile ovens/range. My sister also has the Profile smooth top electric cooktop with built in downdraft vent. She really likes it as well. She says the only challenge she has with it is when she's sprinkling spices into pots on the cooktop and has the fan on--it is so powerful, it sucks the spices right in--however the same can be said for many over the range vent hoods too. DW I would opt for Samsung or KitchenAid. KA DWs have a solid reputation, many come with hard food disposer, heated dry, are quiet and they have a very broad range of prices and features. However, many of the reasonably priced KAs now vent out the side vs the front--the vent opens 6 hrs after the end of the cycle unless you open the door before the 6 hrs elapses in which case it opens immediately and releases steam into adjacent cabinetry. Since I didn't realize this before purchasing, I tend to run the DW right before bed so no one is opening it too early. If I run it during the day, I simply crack the adjacent cabinet when I turn the DW on just in case DH or DS come through & open it. Samsung DWs offer most if not all the features KA does but with a fan assist dry and venting out the bottom. Easy to stack, hard food disposer, reasonably priced and quiet. I would definitely recommend either of these DWs. Refrigerator--word on the forum is stay away from GE. I personally only know of 2 people with GE fridges that are happy with them (although 1 of my friends has had to have the repair guy out 3 times!). I would recommend Samsung, LG or a Kenmore badged Samsung or LG. Food stays fresh for much longer than standard fridge, LED lighting, ice maker available in the door, in the freezer compartment or in the fridge portion depending on what model you're looking at. We have the Kenmore Elite badged Samsung counter depth SxS and love it. It's got a 60/40 split between the 2 compartments which means plenty of room for larger items like frozen pizza boxes, turkeys, etc in the freezer. Fridge side is plenty roomy with nice sized bins, standard dairy/butter compartment, gallon size storage on door, built in wine rack & soda rack. I would definitely buy the fridge again. Just a heads up on where you can snag some deals--In Oct, Sears usually runs a 1/2 off wall oven sale for just a day or two, so be on the lookout for that. Also, you can get Friends & Family pricing at Sears anytime--just ask for it (make sure its a better deal the one they're currently running, though). Lowes and HD will often run model year end clearance on their floor model ovens--some really deep discounts are applied. If you find one in a high volume Lowes store, see if they'll hold it for you and then check with any surrounding lower traffic/volume Lowes/HD stores as they will often have a better discount. Hope this helps! |
- Posted by JadedBaroness (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 12 at 22:33
Thank you all very much for your thoughtful and detailed responses! This is great information and gives me more things to look into. I welcome any other thoughts or recommendations! |
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Although his brothers Daniel, William and Stephen are all actors, Alec Baldwin is the most successful of the showbiz siblings. Baldwin planned to go to law school but ended up studying drama at NYU and starting in soaps. He spent the late '80s and early '90s working on Broadway and in Hollywood. While he continues to pop up in films regularly, he has found his ultimate sweet spot at "30 Rock," the NBC sitcom created by Tina Fey. He's won three Golden Globes and two Emmys for the role. His personal life hasn't always been so golden. His seven-year union to Kim Basinger ended in 1993 and he was awarded joint custody of their daughter Ireland. Things have been looking up since Baldwin married yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas in 2012.
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All-suite, all-singing, all-dancing Santorini stunner
the new balcony where weddings and private dinners can take place.
All the flattering superlatives describing Santorini are true. But what's not commonly known is that the best scenic spot on this Aegean island is arguably its north-west corner looking down to the famous caldera from the village of Oia. More specifically, Canaves Oia Suites whose collection of 22 suites doesn't miss an inch of this poetic panorama. Part of the luxury Canaves Hotel Oia, the Canaves Oia Suites complex resides next door with its very own infinity pool, bar, poolside restaurant and romantic Petra Gourmet Restaurant (just three tables). It also has the only hotel lift on this undulating island. From junior and superior to the honeymoon suites, a renovation has given each one a refreshing boost with splashes of colour and antique furnishings in bold contrast against the pure white walls (each also has a Jacuzzi). However, the property's pride and joy is the split-level Canaves Suite accommodating up to five adults. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom den features bonus luxuries such as a sauna, private pool, dining area, living room and spacious veranda with unparalleled views. When gazing out to the rippling waves has you itching to be riding them, ask reception about Canaves' private motor yacht and speed boat. Both are available for excursions; catamarn sailing trips too. New additions: a gym and an sea-facing balcony where weddings and private dinners can take place.


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[1422] Novel Recurrent Gains and Deletions in Adults with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Steven D Held, Marsha C Kinney, Edward A Medina, Russell A Higgins. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Background: Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) includes anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)+ ALCL, ALK- ALCL, and primary cutaneous ALCL (PC-ALCL). We used oligonucleotide-based array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) to identify recurring genomic gains and losses in ALCL and to identify potential genes in altered regions that may play a cooperative role in the pathogenesis of ALCL.
Design: Potential cases of adult ALCL with frozen tissue were collected, with IRB consent, from the San Antonio Cancer Institute tumor bank. CD30 and ALK immunohistochemistry were performed on frozen or paraffin embedded tissue. Inclusion criteria were anaplastic morphology and strong expression of CD30 in all tumor cells. DNA was extracted from frozen samples, and oligonucleotide-based aCGH was performed. Genomic alterations affecting at least 40% of cases were further evaluated for genes of interest.
Results: Ten samples of ALCL (age range 25 to 77 years) were analyzed: 5 ALK+ ALCL, 4 ALK-ALCL, and 1 PC-ALCL. Novel deletions were identified in 4 regions: 6p21.32 (60%), two separate regions within 14q11.2 (70% and 40%), and 15q11.2 (40%). There were 5 regions of recurrent gain: 1p36.33 (50%), 1q21.1-q24.3 (40%), 8p11.23 (40%), 14q32.33 (60%), and 16p13.3 (40%). These 5 regions of recurrent gain have been previously described in pediatric ALK+ ALCL but not in adult ALCL using aCGH. Some genes in altered regions have been associated with cancer including SDF4, DVL1, ADAM3A, HLA-DRB1, and RAB40C. Genomic alterations were present in both ALK+ and ALK- ALCL without a preferential association with ALK expression.
Conclusions: Novel recurrent genomic alterations were identified in adult ALCL. These recurrent alterations potentially contain genes involved in the pathobiology of ALCL.
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