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Help. New to San Diego. We bought our home about 1 1/2 yrs. ago, without AC. Built in 2000., with 2 - 4 ton single stage Carrier furnaces. We were told not to worry, but it was unbearable last summer without AC. We need 2 - 4 ton single stage AC units. In getting 4 bids, one company recommended a heat pump instead, and talked about the energy savings with SDG&E billing us at a baseline electrical rate, which would be less costly, the (single stage Trane XB130) HP more efficient & may be more desirable as it makes the home solar ready should we decide to sell. Another said it's not worth it because of all the extra work that needs to be done to set it up, HP can't be used with our furnace, and savings not worth it for our time frame. We were on a 3 - 5 year plan to stay in this home, but since we've been doing repairs, renovations, upgrades to home & garden it may be we would stay up to 10 yrs, but since we are putting so much into the home already, wants to go the route of the least amount of capital outlay needed, which would be the AC route. Mistake? I can't find the information re "baseline'" electrical rates with HP at SDG&E. Are the single stage HP actually efficient, at 13 SEER? Variable and 2 stage with more SEER is better in everything. Would having a single stage HP be desirable at all, if someone would truly want to make the home energy efficient and upgrade to pv solar? Novice to all of this, please share any experience or advice that would help us make a decision. Thanks. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 13 at 18:31
What efficiency is your furnace? What is your price for nat gas? California's electric rates are really skewed especially from a provider that has tiered rates. I personally think you should forget the HP idea and since you already have a Carrier furnace, then look at Carrier's Comfort 13 series with matching Carrier evap coil. Ductwork including return and insulation properties should be surveyed by dealer. I have always been told that for California, nat gas furnace with AC was the mainstream HVAC combination. IMO |
How large is your house? Two 4 ton AC condensers is a lot of cooling. Has anyone done a load calculation? |
- Posted by ryanhughes (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 14:17
I agree with Mike. Two furnaces with 4 ton drives, however oversized they may be, do not dictate two 4 ton air conditioners. A load calculation should be performed. |
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Thank you, to all, for your advice. The home is 3827 sq.ft. 2 levels, and we thought we needed to match the 4 ton furnaces. One company priced a 3 1/2 ton which I questioned, but he said if you need more they would upgrade it at no extra cost to us, so I guess they would do a load calc when we accept their bid or if we find it's not cooling enough. Should we be request a load calculation from someone now? I don't remember anyone mentioning doing a load calculation during the bid process. I also find it's very chilly on the first floor, even when the thermostat is set at 70 - 72. I don't think this house is insulated very well and I guess all the heat rises as well. Advice on next steps to take? Thank you for your help with this information. My husband is leaning towards AC, but I wondered if we were making a mistake not trying to go more energy efficient with a heat pump. It's all too new to me, but I'm learning. |
"he said if you need more they would upgrade it at no extra cost to us" That statement is a red flag for me. It tells me the contractor has not done a load calculation. I also question how a bigger unit can be provided at no extra cost. You should be a load calculation as part of the quote. Most contractors don't want to or know how to do this. The first floor may have duct issues. The contractor should inspect all the visible duct work for potential problems. |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 18:38
You do need a load calc for cooling on both zones. I would like to know the model, size, and efficiency of both furnaces. Complete mdl number would be helpful. IMO |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 19:08
Still believe a HP is a mistake. Would be helpful to know more about your electric rate and nat gas rate. It is nat gas not propane? Post back. IMO |
Wow! I don't know the furnace information, but I will start contacting all the companies that came to bid for that information. All were on Angie's List. I didn't know to ask for a load calculation, but will ask about that when I inquire about my existing furnaces. We have 2 - single stage 4 ton Carrier furnaces on natural gas. We have SDG&E - Energy Use Summary - week of 2/11/2013 came today Gas Use: 65 Therms since 01/23/2013 Electric Use: 1006 kWh since 01/23/2013 Based Electric Use: Tier 4 Honestly, I don't understand it and will have to read up on what it all means, it's been a low priority till now. I'm sorry to be so ignorant. Thank you everyone, so much, for the information & advice so far! |
Two of the bids are for 2 - 4 Ton single stage ACs. One bid for 2 - 3 1/2 Ton single stage ACs. The fourth company just wrote down a ballpark price for various units, including the heat pump to consider and I've gone back to him asking for a firm proposal on the conventional single stage AC's. It's possible he would do a load calc to determine the AC unit size needed, I just don't remember. My husband got a bid when we first bought the home in 2011 and that proposal said 8 tons (I assume 4 tons each). Thanks for alerting me to the things I should be aware of. |
One of the contractors, the "green" one, did mention the ducts were in good shape. And more than one said the furnaces are in good shape and have another 10 years on them. I did not mention to any of them how chilly I've been in the house, I didn't want to open a can of worms. The repairs & renovations we've endured already and what were about to do now, are wearing on me. I've been jumping around the various forums for advice! Thank you all again! Forums are new to me, as well. |
- Posted by weedmeister (My Page) on Tue, Feb 19, 13 at 18:35
4 tons of heating does not mean you need 4 tons of cooling. Usually they are different. Usually, I would expect SD to need more cooling than heating, but there are micro-climates depending on location. A load analysis must be done (ManualJ). A 13 SEER HP is just as efficient as a 13 SEER AC unit. I would think where you are that electricity is more costly than gas, especially in the day time since you have time-of-day pricing on your power. Hence a HP would cost more to use than gas for heating. The only reason I see to go HP would be if the power company gave you a discount and/or rebate. You might also check to see if they give something for higher than 13SEER. In your case, it would be good to look for higher SEER due to the power savings. |
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So, we need the following card sleeves for this game, but FFG store is out of stock. Does anyone know some place where I can buy these?
Posted 08 October 2012 - 08:49 AM
So, we need the following card sleeves for this game, but FFG store is out of stock. Does anyone know some place where I can buy these?
Posted 08 October 2012 - 09:34 AM
I was about to suggest MiniatureMarket.com, but they are out, also.
Posted 08 October 2012 - 10:25 AM
Most hobby game stores will have these kind of sleeves.
Posted 08 October 2012 - 11:20 AM
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Most hobby game stores will have these kind of sleeves.
I searched 3 of my local hobby shops and they didn't carry them. i finally wound up ordering them from CoolStuffInc:
Noble Knight Games also has them:
Posted 08 October 2012 - 12:13 PM
Thanks, FarkonGnome. That's exactly what I was looking for!
Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:21 PM
Anytime, I'm glad I could help
Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:43 PM
I just bought some of the American Mini sleeves on eBay for cheap.
Posted 08 October 2012 - 02:44 PM
I sent an email to FFG about a week ago, asking about the status of the Grey pack of clear card sleeves that are "Sold Out" on their web store. No game store around here carries them anymore, and one of the owners told me that they haven't been able to get them from FFG for a while, citing an apparent move away from the clear sleeves on FFG's end, to sell just the colour-back sleeves or art sleeves for LCG style cards.
I've been using Ultra Pro's 66x91mm clear sleeves for Netrunner and X-Wing in the mean time, which are $5 for 100, so a little less money than $3 for 50 if you're buying a lot of them.
Hopefully they continue to make the Grey pack, but I haven't heard back and nothing's changed on the web store.
Posted 08 October 2012 - 02:48 PM
So I literally got this response in my Inbox after posting my comment on the Grey pack;
"Sorry about the delay in getting ahold of you. We are receiving a higher volume of emails then normally here at the customer service department which has resulted in a slow-down of parts replacement and response to general requests.
Please don't worry! We have no plans to discontinue the sleeves. We sadly have hit a small blip of running out of supply and we;ll have more in several weeks."
What timing you have, FFG Customer Service.
So there you go everyone; they're coming back, just not for a few weeks, so expect another month or so before they show up at your game store, I guess.
Posted 09 October 2012 - 04:00 AM
Interesting, cleardave. I also emailed FFG yesterday to ask when they'd be restocking the larger clear sleeves, as I'd prefer to purchase the product from them. I got the following response from Mark Larson, a Sales Associate at FFG:
We will be restocking FFS05 - Standard Card Game Sleeves in the future, but I do not have a re-release date for this product yet. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information on our upcoming products. You can view this website here: http://www.fantasyfl...ge_upcoming.asp
I thought his response was odd on a couple points:
As a result, I instead placed my order with Noble Knight Games (thanks again to FarkonGnome) for the following:
I got an email saying my order shipped this morning, so should be getting it in the next few days.
Posted 09 October 2012 - 06:32 AM
Upon discovering FFG's out-of-stock status on these cards, I went with the following:
For Rebels and Imps, respectively.
Posted 09 October 2012 - 07:42 PM
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For Rebels and Imps, respectively.
This is what I did. Except I went through different means to get the packs as I am not about to pay over retail for them. They are expensive enough as it is. The Darth Vader "I have you now" sleeves are especially nifty and I am glad I have an excuse to use them for something now.
Posted 10 October 2012 - 12:45 PM
Small sleeves are available at Amazon ( for the damage cards and astromech / torpedos / etc)
Posted 10 October 2012 - 12:48 PM
cmdrcody said:
Small sleeves are available at Amazon ( for the damage cards and astromech / torpedos / etc)
I ordered two packs of those from Amazon at the same time as the others (I got three Core Sets and am getting another with my Wave 2 pre-order).
Posted 10 October 2012 - 01:28 PM
I just went to my LGS and bought a pack of Ultra-Pro card sleeves 100 count for $1.50. I put my card in it and then I back it with another card with the pilots picture or ship from my extensive collection of Decipher SWCCG. The cards are the same size and it prevents them from slipping out of the sleeve if they were put in alone. It is pretty cool to have a picture of 'Dutch' on the opposite side of his card.
Posted 12 October 2012 - 04:58 PM
For anyone that cares, the sleeves for the LCG-sized pilot cards are posted on the Upcoming page as "At the Printers" with an expected date of December for arrival.


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I think I've found my "gravender" (Dior Gray BM-2133-40), and I'm going to paint the wall with the fireplace a shade lighter, Pigeon Gray (nice name, huh?).
So, I'm thinking about painting the fireplace a dark charcoal gray to contrast agains the pigeon, (I have to laugh when I type that). Where you see the tile surrounding the fireplace, I want to put in marble with gray veining--either tiles or slab pieces cut to fit. As a disclaimer, that window that is sideways with the mirror on the back is covering the hideous fireplace that is there, might be painting the yellow brass with black high heat paint to just black it out, or will replace it. OR, am I making a big mistake since some of the cabinets in the kitchen side are white, do I need that fireplace to be the same color to help balance out the room? The couch and rug are white. Anybody have any photos of dark fireplaces against a lighter wall? |
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I like the drama of the white against the dark and I do think it helps maintain the rhythm of the room. |
Its lovely-I agree with forhgtv. Its a wonderful contrast and needs to be that way. |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 14:35
I have a black lacquer-look f/p with an off white wall; I'll scan the old photo tonight & post but it may be more contrast than you're looking for. I love the way your room looks now - the wall color is fabulous. |
I love the fireplace mantel and the whole room. Its not my style, but its really beautiful. I'm trying to become more open to other styles. I like them in pictures, but I keep choosing traditional. Anyhow, I noticed your floor plan is really similar to mine. I have trouble placing the TV. I've had my sofa in front of the window as well as on the opposite wall. Pro's and cons for each. Does your room have a TV? Is it on the wall opposite the sofa, or none in the room? |
- Posted by prairiedawnpam (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 15:01
I like your room as-is. I'm not a designer, though. |
- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 15:12
wendyb, the TV is in the 2nd photo, it's thin, 1", so you might miss it...to the left side of the photo, it's what you see popping up into the drum shade by the green chair. Oh, and you can see it in the first photo too, it's on the right hand wall, next to the chair. since it's so thin, it really disappears. |
- Posted by paintergirl94 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 15:14
I have done rooms with dark fireplaces, even fireplaces a similar color to the wall, but I really like what you have done. You have created a nice balance in contrasts: dark vs. light. I wouldn't change it. I don't believe the fp has to match all the other trim in the house at all, it just really works in this case. On the other hand, since you have a dark island, you can in theory use that as grounds to do a dark fp. But, again, still like as is! Beautiful. |
- Posted by howling_angel (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 21:57
i am not sure if this helps you, since my fireplace is stone and yours would be painted, but it is darker against a light wall |
Oh I think your room is perfect as is. And you've given me inspiration for my guest room. I never thought of the green with gray, but that is gorgeous. I love your room!! |
- Posted by steelerfan_2010 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 22:46
- Posted by justgotabme (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 23:13
Why mess with perfection? |
Ah yes, there is a tv there. Do you get glare from the window on the tv? I don't yet have a flat screen here. I would get glare on my conventional tv. Maybe this is a good reason for me to get a flat screen???? |
I just repainted my LR from Ben Moore's Baby Turtle (which I loved) to MS Mourning Dove. I love the change and so does my family. The gray (with slight green tinge) of Mourning Dove is more neutral looking than the warm moss of the BT. But already, I have heard comments on the WHY? I perfectly understand that even when you have a house that looks pretty and finished to others, sometimes there are things that you prefer or maybe you are just ready for a change. That said.............No. I would not paint your fireplace. The white does pull in the cabinet colors and the whole effect is completely beautiful. Unless you see in person something that your camera does not pick up, you have a lovely, lovely, room, that might not be improved with the darker color. My opinion, of course! Red |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Fri, Jul 23, 10 at 11:16
- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Fri, Jul 23, 10 at 11:59
thanks for the photo antique, I think I'm leaning towards keeping it light too. I think that a lot of detail gets lost when painting the fireplaces dark, and then they might look like a dark square down at the end of the room. The color is Valspar's Italian Leather. If you look at the card it's on, the colors look very taupe, but the Coastal Villa (on the side walls, really turned gray when up, and the fireplace wall is a lovely dark dark taupe, leaning towards brown). Both on the same chip. |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Fri, Jul 23, 10 at 12:59
So my monitor isn't off - it does have a brown tone! For some reason, I thought you'd mentioned that it was casting a greennish hue, which is what I need. Grays are hard. |
- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Fri, Jul 23, 10 at 14:16
yes, the lighter wall is the one with the greenish hue. Drives me crazy. AND, I like green, but I don't know, I'm just not feeling it. I want the green to be the accents in there. |
- Posted by daisychain01 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 23, 10 at 14:21
Like the others here, my first thought was "why is she changing anything? It's perfection" and not in a showhome perfection kind of way. In an elle decor/carrie bradshaw kind of way (which is how I judge everything). Why on earth are you changing the paint? Move on to another room (or find a friend, like me for instance, that needs help with her rooms). This one's perfect. |
- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Fri, Jul 23, 10 at 14:43
daisy, you are funny. Thanks. Not to worry, I am keeping the "gray" feel to the room, there is just a funky greenish hue that has always driven me crazy. I knew it was trouble when I painted it and my husband said, "oh, it's green"...what? it's gray! Ok, so now I'm on board, it is a green undertone. The new colors will be deep "gravender". I'm just tweeking. And I am moving on to other rooms, that is why I need to find a color I like in this one, so I can continue on my way. The living room and foyer are next! |
I would keep it light as well...and your home is STUNNING. |
I'm new to this site.I LOVE your pictures. Can you please share with us the paint color used on your walls in your photos.My house is just the opposite, I have white walls. But the dark walls make the white cabinets and mantel pop. I need a change and your color scheme is just my style. Love it. Thanks |
(gasp!) what beautiful rooms. Will you please come decorate my house? (lol!) You are a decorating genius. Why are you asking us for our opinions? If your hunch is to paint the wall lighter & the fireplace grayer with marble tiles, you're probably right to do so. |
I like it the way it is now but if you do lighten the walls, than yes I would darken the mantel. You have contrast in your kitchen so contrast would be nice in this room as well. |
Looking at your walls in contrast with your trim, cabinets and fireplace surround, the paint on your walls doesn't appear light at all. It seems to be more of a medium tone. I think with the other things in our room, the black/dark would be out of place and make that one wall be very heavy in comparison to the rest of the room. The light surround looks perfect! Keep it as is! |
I just can't imagine it being any prettier than it is now but everything you do turns out wonderful. |
- Posted by cooperbailey (My Page) on Fri, Sep 24, 10 at 18:24
No! say it ain't true! I thought you recently did that room in conjunction with your gorgeous kitchen. I think it is absolutely lovely. |
I agree that that is one perfect room as is! |
I love the room as is. It's gorgeous...great job! |
- Posted by dazzlemewithcolor (My Page) on Fri, Sep 24, 10 at 22:18
I love your space...I can't imagine anything else needing to be done. However, I am now curious to see how it could look. Maybe someone could photo shop it for all of us. |
DO NOT TOUCH A THING! Sorry for the shouting, but it is gorgeous just as it is! Count up the votes and you will see that everyone is drooling over the "before" photo. Why mess with something that is so pretty? If you need a project, I have an entire house at your disposal ..... |
Please say you won't do it! |
I agree with a previous poster. You obviously have amazing taste and talent and your room is unbelievably gorgeous! I have learned that if your gut is telling you to do something-go with it. You won't regret it... Post when you are done! Would love the inspiration photos- |
- Posted by katrina_ellen (My Page) on Sat, Sep 25, 10 at 21:16
I thought the picture was out of a magazine. I wouldn't touch a thing. You have talent! |
*Shelayne with her bullhorn* STEP AWAY FROM THE MANTLE! Nonononononono! I can hear my mother now, "Don't even LOOK at that paintbrush, missy!" ;^) |
Beeskeeper, I have been googling for days trying to find my inspiration mag picture that I have somehow lost, when your entry came up. In the picture in the mag, there was a light color wall (aqua) and they had painted the mantel charcoal gray like you were considering. I thought it was stunning. I am trying to find that picture because there were a few other things I wanted to replicate in the room. I also wanted to see what they used for a surround, to get an idea as to what might appeal to me. By any chance did you get the idea from seeing a pic somewhere, and does this jog your memory in some way? I hope, I hope, I hope!!! TIA, Lynn fr CT |
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DH just installed my new oven and in a few weeks my new cooktop will be installed. However, I can't figure out how we should get rid of the "old" ones? The oven is completely dead and the cooktop is close, so no one would want them...just wondering if anyone has any good ideas? We are near Houston, TX if that helps. |
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In my area there are people that go about on trash days looking for things like that for scrap metal. you might ask your neighbors if they know about large item pick ups or if anyone drives around looking for scrap metal. If you are in a gated community you may not have scrappers. For old fridges my power company will take old working ones between 10 and 30 cubic foot. they recycle them and pay you a $50 check. |
If they're past the age where their FMV isn't even worth moving them -- dead, in your case -- I always make take-away part of the new appliance purchase deal. That's how I've handled all of my change-outs for the last couple of decades. Haven't yet had any vendor charge me for it. I've gotten the impression they expect to do it as a matter of course and likely build it into the price. |
In most cases you can put FOR FREE ad on craigslist basically saying it is scrap metal and someone will come pick it up. |
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Do you have bulk trash pick up where you live? |
Also check your local utility company. Our UC will pay for our refrigerator!! |
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I'd take them to the curb and they'd be picked up on Friday (for free) but saying that doesn't do you any good. I suggest calling whoever picks up your trash and asking them for advice. |
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Russell is our 3 year old Australian Cattle Dog mix......Stop by the shelter and spend time with him to see if he is the right match for you.
Russell will thrive in his forever home and be your faithful companion. He will be responsive to positive reinforcement training. Our experienced staff is available to talk with you, answer your questions and provide advice on how to transition him to your home.
Russell is neutered, dewormed, treated to prevent fleas & ticks and is up to date with vaccinations. His adoption fee is $300.00 and he'll get one free exam at our vet's office, one free month of pet health insurance and a microchip. If you'd like to adopt him please call or visit...we are conveniently located in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn near the F train and we're open every day from 11am to 7pm.
Russell can't wait to meet you!
Sean Casey Animal Rescue
153 E. 3 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218
This pet also is eligible for 30 days of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS.
Other Pets at Sean Casey Animal Rescue
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Russell, a Brooklyn Australian Cattle Dog dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Australian Cattle Dog for sale in Brooklyn, or seeking a Australian Cattle Dog dog from a breeder in Brooklyn.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Brooklyn already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Brooklyn breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Australian Cattle Dog breeders who help with Australian Cattle Dog rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Brooklyn paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Loyalty Society donors who had given for 25 consecutive years or more were invited to attend the donor reception that followed The University at Albany Foundation board meeting in June 2014. Steve Beditz '71, '85 (pictured below on the left) and Renee '75 and Charles Gibbs '73, M.D. (pictured on the right) were some of the donors recognized and thanked by UAlbany President Robert J. Jones.
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[417] The Significance of Entosis ("Bird's Eyes") in Contemporary Urine Cytology Specimens.
Ajit S Paintal, Pamela Papas, Alejandro Contreras, Richard M Demay, Ward Reeves. University of Chicago Hospital and Medical Centers, IL; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Background: Urine cytology is useful in screening individuals for the presence of urothelial cell abnormalities and in follow up of patients with urothelial neoplasms. The presence of entosis ("bird's eyes") (BE) has been reported as a useful ancillary morpohologic finding which is correlated with urothelial neoplasia..
Previous reports have stated that, in the context of voided urine specimens, BE are relatively common in patients with urothelial carcinoma and relatively uncommon in patients no history of urothelial neoplasia.
Given the high frequency with which we see "bird's eyes" in urines in our practice, we were interested in exploring the relationship between BE and urothelial neoplasia.
Design: Randomly chosen cases of urinary cytology (voided urines, bladder washings, and catheterized urines) obtained between 2008 and 2010 were reviewed. All cases had histologic follow up within 6 months. Thin preps and cytospins in cases which were diagnosed as "atypical" or "suspicious" were reviewed by two pathologists under signout conditions for the presence of BE and this was correlated with histology on biopsy. In total, 69 specimens from 43 patients were evaluated. Histology on biopsy was divided into three categories: CIS/HG papillary carcinoma, LG papillary carcinoma, and benign with no history of urothelial neoplasia. In contrast to prior studies, the vast majority of our cases were bladder washes.
Results: We observed that BE were present in 20 of 29 "atypical" or "suspicious" urines (14/17 patients) with a concurrent histologic diagnosis of CIS/HG papillary carcinoma. BE were seen in 9 of 20 "atypical" or "suspicious" urines (6/14 patients) in cases of LG papillary carcinoma. Interestingly, BE were seen in 12 of 19 "atypical" or "suspicious" urines (9/12 patients) in cases with benign histology and no history of urothelial neoplasia. Of note, the majority of cases in this final group were diagnosed as "atypical" solely due to the presence of BE which ranged from focal to extensive. In contrast, in almost all "atypical" cases with BE and subsequent urothelial neoplasia, additional cytologic features of malignancy were identified. Bladder washes constituted the majority of specimens we examined.
Conclusions: BE are a common finding in the setting of urothelial neoplasia, but are not specific for malignancy in bladder wash specimens. The positive predictive value of BE as an isolated cytologic abnormality in bladder wash specimens is low.
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We have a house site for sale at Threemiletown, 3 miles from Linlithgow, and a house site for sale at our South Lanarkshire Estate at Elvanfoot.
House Site for Sale at Threemiletown, Hopetoun Estate
Offered for sale is an outstanding development site with planning permission for a detached 4 bedroom house. The site is centrally located in the small rural community of Threemiletown about 3 miles from the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, 15 miles from Edinburgh and 36 miles from Glasgow. Offers over £90,000 are invited
This is a unique opportunity to buy a part of the heritage of Hopetoun Estate. For further information contact selling agents Ballantynes on 0131 459 2222 or view online
Threemiletown is a hamlet located between Linlithgow and Winchburgh on the B9080, and is set amidst rolling countryside within easy reach of Edinburgh. The plot is easily found and situated on the corner of the B9080 and B8046. The property provides a prominent landmark. Linlithgow, 3 miles away, is the nearest nmain centre with all essential services to hand. Located some 18 miles west of Edinburgh and 36 miles east of Glasgow, the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow allows commuting to main centres including Stirling and Fife, via the Forth Road Bridge and M9/ M80 motorway network. In addition, mainline train station provides service to Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow.
An excellent bus service operates to Edinburgh and local towns, and secondary
education is provided at Linlithgow Academy. Then town itself offers recreational pursuits to include golf, fishing, tennis, rugby, rambling walks and water sports. Educational facilities are available from Linlithgow Academy and local primary schools
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House Site for Sale at Elvanfoot, South Lanarkshire
Hopetoun are offering a residential building site for sale in an attractive semi-rural location in the village of Elvanfoot. Planning permission has been granted in outline for a single dwelling and the plot offers panoramic views over the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Click here for the particulars of the house site at Elvanfoot.
The plot extends to approximately 700 square meters and a fixed price of £49,950 is sought.
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At age 57, Essie Garrett just keeps on going. But even she admits it isn't getting easier: One of Denver's favorite long-distance runners, Garrett's known for her one-woman cross-country fundraising marathons, which cover hundreds of miles, all in the name of one cause or another. One of her pet charities has been the Colorado AIDS Project, but now Garrett, who oversees the receiving department at Emily Griffith Opportunity School, says, "It's time to take care of home." Her latest extended run, which began July 5 in Arnold, Nebraska, with fellow runner Tonya Ciarochi at her side, does, in fact, hit a bit closer to home. It's a fundraiser for EGOS scholarships, and Garrett is hoping to solicit $25,000 in contributions. She's scheduled to arrive back in town, long braids flying behind her, this afternoon at 2 p.m. for a celebration with food and music at the school, 1250 Welton Street. As part of the welcoming pageantry, Garrett says, an international gathering of students studying ESL at Emily Griffith will line 17th Street downtown in a kaleidoscope of multicultural costumes.
Griffith, who founded EGOS in 1916 as a non-traditional working-class school teaching both academic and technical skills to "all who wish to learn," is most definitely the inspiration for Garrett's 310-mile run. "She is one of my greatest heroes, right up there with Aunt Clara Brown, Harriet Tubman and Mother Teresa," Garrett says. "She was a very powerful woman who had visions before her time. I'm just trying to keep Miss Emily's philosophy alive. I love the school. Most people who work at the school love the school."
In that spirit, Garrett and Ciarochi will be pulling a covered wagon and running in period clothing to commemorate Griffith's own journey to Denver in 1895. Amazingly enough, it's not Garrett's first run with old-fashioned baggage. The concept started with one of her CAP runs, in response to society's lack of compassion for people living with HIV/AIDS: "Pulling a wagon symbolized what it's like to carry a load alone," she says.
And, as if the wagon, costume, distance and certain heat weren't enough, Garrett swears she'll sit on a billboard near the school upon her return if donations fall short of the goal. To sweeten the pot, EGOS principal Sharon Robinson says she'll join her. You can help keep them from risking their necks by logging on to www.egos-school.com/egf to download a pledge form or by calling the Emily Griffith Foundation at 303-575-4722. -- Susan Froyd
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Junk gets a new life
"People treat their trash like shit," complains Mariah Becerra, theater rat/fashion maven. As a way of correcting that situation, Becerra is bringing trash back in the house. Tonight at 8 p.m. at the Buntport Theater, Rorschach Productions lets fly with Mariah's Trash Fashion Show, an event that chases form and function out the door. Using thirteeen models wearing pretty much what your dad took out to the curb, Becerra will bless the forgotten and uncover the beauty of everyday objects. Her "Funny Money" dress is styled out of game-board bills; another is constructed from a waterbed lining. A dress, hat, evening bag and shawl emerge from the innards of a VHS videotape. Becerra demands that everybody play: You can bring a piece of trash or take one home, build your own trash outfit, or go all out (in?) in a dumpster-diving contest. She is also designing a Smash Room, in which visitors are invited to take a baseball bat to various objects. Another highlight is the "Human Buffet" -- a naked woman in an industrial cooking pot.
But the evening has an educational bent, as well; to that end, there will be a riff by a homeless man and a video installation by artist Ryan Pohanic. "Our country is a disposable, disposing one," says Becerra. "We use something once, then out of sight, out of mind. People and things. I want that to stop." Admission to the theater, at 717 Lipan Street, is $12. Call 720-904-5652 for info. -- Martin McGovern
Baseball Lore
Tradition is one of baseball's greatest draws; without it, the national pastime would be more like, well, arena football. The tobacco-chewing march of history will come rushing back to you this summer at the Aurora History Museum, 15051 East Alameda Parkway, where local hobbyists Jim and Janie Morrison are showing off the best of their extensive collection of baseball memorabilia. Collecting Baseball is a dirt-stained tribute to the game popularized in the nineteenth century by Abner Doubleday and later polished to a sheen by time and the triumphs of enduring team dynasties and players. And, oh, what treasures the Morrisons share: Among the 200 items on display, there's a jersey signed by legendary New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson (one of only two such shirts known to exist in the world), a World Series bat signed by the 1927 "Murderer's Row" Yankees, a five-dollar note autographed by the Baseball Hall of Fame's first crop of inductees, and even a scrap of paper autographed by Joltin' Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe. In conjunction with the exhibit, the museum will host a family event today from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; admission is $3 to $4. Collecting Baseball stays up through September 21; call 303-739-6660 for information. -- Susan Froyd


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The Miss Madison County, Teen Miss Madison County and Baby to Junior pageants were held this past Saturday, April 5, at the Madison County Central School.
The pageants were kicked off at 10 a.m. as the children and young ladies took to the stage and competed for the crowns in their respective divisions.
Brynlee Thompson was crowned the Baby Miss Queen, for ages birth to 11 months of age. Her court was: Cassidy Ballenger, first runner up; Georgia Oslowski, second runner up; and Caelyn Ealy, third runner
up. Other participants/court included Emma Greene and Avalina Bizzoco. The special award winners included: Prettiest Smile, Cassidy Ballenger; Prettiest Hair, Brynlee Thompson; Best Attire, Caelyn Ealy; Best Stage Presence, Brynlee Thompson; and Miss Photogenic, Caelyn Ealy.
Lucia Abbott was crowned the new Infant Miss Madison County for ages 12-23 months old. Leighton Surles was awarded the first runner up in the division. The special awards were presented as: Prettiest Smile, Lucia Abbott; Prettiest Hair, Leighton Surles; Best Attire, Leighton Surles; Best Stage Presence, Lucia Abbott; and Miss Photogenic, Lucia Abbott.
Alexa Coe was crowned the new 2014 Miss Madison County Tiny Miss, for girls ages 2-3 years old. Her court was: Alyssa Meyer, first runner up; Valentina Hurtado, second runner up; and Ashlynne Hendrix, third runner up. The special award winners in that age division were: Prettiest Smile, Alexa Coe; Prettiest Hair, Valentina Hurtado; Best Attire, Alyssa Meyer; Best Stage Presence, Alexa Coe; and Miss Photogenic, Alexa Coe.
Layla Peavey was named the 4-6 year old Little Miss Madison County. Her court was: Jamielyn Hudson, first runner-up; and Alyssa Oakes, second runner-up. The special awards were presented to: Prettiest Smile, Layla Peavey; Prettiest Hair, Jamielyn Hudson; Best Attire, Layla Peavey; Best Stage Presence, Layla Peavey; and Miss Photogenic, Jamielyn Hudson.
Leandra Land was crowned the Young Miss Madison County for her age division of 7-9 year olds. Her court included: Ashton Sapp, first runner up; and Anna Meyer, second runner up. The special awards were presented to: Prettiest Smile, Leandra Land; Prettiest Hair, Leandra Land; Best Attire, Ashton Sapp; Best Stage Presence, Leandra Land; and Miss Photogenic, Leandra Land.
Savanna Wilford was crowned the 10-12 Junior Miss Madison County along with the special awards of Prettiest Smile, Prettiest Hair, Best Attire, Best Stage Presence, and Miss Photogenic.
Kali Lancaster was crowned the new 2014 Teen Miss Madison County. She was also awarded the special awards of Prettiest Smile, Prettiest Hair, Best Attire, Best Stage Presence, and Miss Photogenic.
Ashley Skipper was crowned the new 2014 Miss Madison County.
A special thank you goes out to the area businesses that donated to the Miss Madison County Pageant: Madison Florist – All Queen's Flower Bouquets; Southern Grace – a gift for both Miss and Teen Miss; Busy Bee – $25 gift cards for both Miss and Teen Miss; One Scoop or Two – gift certificates for both Miss and Teen Miss; Julie Wood – S Factor Serious Shine for Miss Madison; Summer Oslowskie – from Brenda's Styles free tanning for one month for both Miss and Teen Miss; Christine Walker – Haircut, Shampoo & Blow dry for Miss Madison County; Susan Williams – a Merle Norman gift certificate for Miss Madison County; Cucinella's Brick Oven Pizzeria – a $25 gift card for the new Miss Madison County; Madison Sporting Goods – a free Cowboy t-shirt for Miss Madison County; Hall's Tire and Muffler – a free oil change and a free tire rotation and balance for the Miss Madison County; Stacy and Company – 5 free tanning visits for Miss Madison County; Nails by David – a free haircut or spa pedicure for the Miss Madison County; Sweet Tees – A jacket for the new Miss Madison County; Emerald Greene and Cheltsie and Brooke Kinsley – a rhinestone crown pin for both Miss and Teen Miss; and Kassidy Stallings (2013 Miss Madison) – A necklace for the new Miss Madison and a bracelet for the new Teen Miss Madison County.


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This is an ornamental Trachelospermum jasminoides cultivar from Japan. They're valued for their ornamental foliage rather than the flowers and from what I've read are not very floriferous compared to the common green-leafed/white flower Trachelospermum jasminoides (also known as Star Jasmine). I don't think fertilizer would help for yours as it's probably a genetic factor that makes it less inclined to bloom, but it wouldn't hurt to try, just don't over do it of course. The common star jasmine can be found for under $5/gal from some big box stores. It can grow very fast once established and flowers from March to late Summer if I remember correctly. I love the smell and it's one of those common landscape plants here in So. California that I'm glad is overused. This is a good wafter too. |
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"Sometimes the only one who believes in you is you, and sometimes that's all you need. "
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"I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is."
Albert Camus
"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."
Mahatma Gandhi
"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe."
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"I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down..."
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"Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying."
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"I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you"
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One of the beauty consultants of a major fashion magazine stated that she thinks when she sees a French manicure: "Cheap!" She said she prefers short nails with a dark or natural polish. Now I'm not sure exactly what she meant by "cheap" (cheap inexpensive or cheap tacky or cheap trashy?)---but I just LOVE a French manicure especially in the summer time. I think it looks so nice, fresh, clean, and polished. What's your opinion??????? |
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It's a very classic, stylish look. I don't think it will ever go out of fashion. The key with a french manicure is to have it done properly. After several unsuccessful attempts I know that I would need a professional manicure for that style. Don't worry about the "beauty consultant", it's only one person's opinion. |
- Posted by southernheart (My Page) on Wed, Apr 26, 06 at 15:22
I love the look of a well-done French manicure. Even more, I love pink/white acrylic (also sometimes called "Solar Nails"). It looks like French, only more natural, doesn't yellow in the sun, and it lasts a long time. |
I also love the look of a French Manicure. It's classy and not at all cheap! "Solar Nails" is a brand of an acrylic product by Creative Nail Design......not Pink & Whites; some of the little "nail shops" like to let you think it's something that it's really not. Some even tell you they are using gel on your nails when it's actually acrylic. Just to make more money. Another very classy look is an American Manicure. |
- Posted by socks12345 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 28, 06 at 10:21
French manicures look very nice, not cheap in any way. I prefer a more natural looking manicure for myself, though. |
Thank you for your opinions, ladies. I especially love a French manicure in spring and summer---I guess that's why I'm thinking about it right now. It just looks so fresh and summery to me. Shaun, what is an American manicure??? |
Rosewest, An American Manicure (also known as a Beverly Hills Manicure) is a softer, more natural look than French, the white tips are polished in a softer, more muted white and the nail beds are a pinkish/neutral color.... it looks like your nails are very healthy and that you only have on clear polish. Does that make sense? As your nail tech - you may just love it! |
I don't think cheap, but I think fake nails. I'm not sure I've ever seen a french manicure on real nails, so that is why I think that way :) |
- Posted by southernheart (My Page) on Fri, Apr 28, 06 at 19:22
Shaun...I wonder which type I have then? She uses a white acrylic on the tip, and then a pink which is over the nail bed and brushed over the white. Mine looks a lot like the photo you posted. The thing I love is that it doesn't yellow in the sun like my other acrylic with French did. It isn't that much more per fill, etc, and I don't mind paying the extra money because it looks better and lasts longer. |
Maybe you have Pink and White acrylics? |
- Posted by southernheart (My Page) on Fri, Apr 28, 06 at 21:27
Maybe so....now I'm stumped! :-) I'll have to ask them to show me the product the next time I go. Thanks~ |
Not cheap, but I'll tell you what I think looks a little creepy on some people - not all: French manicured toenails that are a bit long. |
- Posted by naughtykitty (My Page) on Mon, May 1, 06 at 16:27
Around here (So Cal), French Mani= pink & white. American Mani= beige and cream. HTH. |
I have a friend who tried a French manicure on her toes for the first time. Her toes aren't all perfectly straight and the highlighting of her toenails made this really apparent. Her toes looked like a jumble! |
LOL! Shaun, where do you FIND these things?! Horrifying and fascinating at the same time. |
- Posted by camarodreamer67 (My Page) on Wed, May 10, 06 at 12:19
I love a French Manicure even on my toes. However, it seems the white comes off so easily that it is not worth going to the shop and having it done. Does that happen to everyone else? Alicia |
- Posted by electramerc (My Page) on Fri, Jun 2, 06 at 13:00
I have natural nails and occassionaly get a French Manicure, I also think it looks very clean and neat. Unlike the fashion consultant, I never wear dark polish unless it's in the winter but what do I know I'm just an average Joe'ann. Oh yeah I think I'd rather have the dog's nails in the pics YIKES! |
I am so embarassed. I like French manicures, even on my toenials, when I call them French pedicures. |
EW - I may be the only person on the world that HATES French pedicures... makes the toe nails look freakishly Howard Hughes long IMHO. Looks okay on fingers though..... Alexa |
- Posted by artemis_mo (My Page) on Sun, Sep 17, 06 at 19:03
I have natural nails and love the neutral colored American manicure and pedicures. Very nice and clean looking. Tons of compliments. People are surprised that it is an "American" manicure. It is important to request a neutral color for the tips. |
I have natural nails and shock! I paint french manicure myself. I think it looks lovely and fresh. During winter I only do it occasionally but I do love the look. I don't have long fingernails, I only have a slight tip you can barely see over the top. I think its rather cheap looking if you go too long. (that is only my opinion, if you like the look long, thats great, to each her own right?) |
- Posted by playsinthedirt20 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 5, 07 at 3:05
Hate the French manicure. (I think I remember reading somewhere that the French didn't even invent it) Especially when they are so long. Too suburban-matron for my taste. (sorry, but you did ask) For a more natural look, I like very clean nails, kind of short, buffed or with clear or beige polish. Simple, tasteful, understated. In the winter, I like short nails with vampire-red polish. My favorite was the dog! I once painted my dog's toe-nails with pewter chrome polish when that was all the rage. He looked like a club-kid. The weirdest picture is the female reincarnation of Howard Hughes. How does the woman wear shoes? |
- Posted by enjoysofie (My Page) on Fri, Oct 12, 07 at 16:04
I want to recommend you visit the site: http://www.mostvaluabletips.com/women here you will find all you need about cosmetics and everything about manicure. The information is really good. I checked it yesterday 'cause I needed some tips for manicure (i had a big party jiji) and i found so many helpful advices. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Mostvaluabletips
- Posted by plasticgarden (My Page) on Sat, Oct 13, 07 at 5:02
I used to love french manicures.I still think they look nice,but I'm one of those people who likes to be different.So with so many people getting them now,I dont want to look like a cookie cutter human,LOL. Every now and then I still one done (maybe once a year)but the rest of the time I like to try different looks. |
I find that French manicures just don't last as long as a manicure with one solid polish color. And my manicurist filed my nails square when she did French for me. I prefer round. With regular polish, a professional anicure lasts me about a week, sometimes longer. |
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