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The Clemson running back can play, but the Bills have more pressing issues. Joe Fortenbaugh
The Buffalo Bills wasted no time turning in their draft card Thursday night, selecting Clemson running back C.J. Spiller with the ninth pick approximately two minutes after the Oakland Raiders selected Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain.
Don't get me wrong. Spiller is a dynamic, three-down playmaker who finished fourth in the ACC in rushing last season (1,271 yards) and fifth in touchdowns (12). He also caught 36 passes for 503 yards and four scores.
The great thing about the former Clemson Tiger is that he can come in and contribute right away. The problem is, the Bills had much bigger problems than the running back position entering Thursday's first round.
This is an organization that hasn't made the playoffs since 1999 and hasn't won a postseason game since 1995, when they defeated the Miami Dolphins 37-22 in the wildcard round.
This is a team that has gone 32-48 over the past five years and 66-94 over the last decade, with just one winning season (2004) since 2000.
Spiller may have been the best player on the Bills' draft board last night when they went on the clock, but this is a team that desperately needs to upgrade their offensive line and defensive front seven.
Why not try to improve the rushing defense?
Buffalo has ranked 22nd or worse in rushing defense in each of the last five seasons, allowing more than 121.6 yards per game on the ground since 2005. As if that wasn't bad enough, the Bills have finished in the bottom five in rushing defense in four of the last five seasons.
Why not draft a pass rusher?
We all know you need to be able to get after the quarterback in this league if you want to win football games. Buffalo—who has won only 20 games over the past three seasons—has finished 18th or worse in sacks in each of the last three years. While ranking 18th in 2009 was an improvement, the Bills ranked 28th in 2008 and 29th in 2007.
How about bolstering the offensive line?
The Bills may not be getting after opposing quarterbacks, but rest assured, opposing pass rushers are getting after them.
Buffalo has ranked in the top ten in sacks allowed in four of the past five seasons. They put a cherry on that fudge sundae in 2009 when they gave up 46 sacks, the fourth-highest total in the NFL.
Ok, so you can't protect your quarterback. How about getting him a viable wideout?
Terrell Owens is gone, leaving the Bills with Lee Evans, James Hardy, Roscoe Parrish and Chad Jackson to man the wide receiver position.
Those four wideouts combined for 48 receptions and seven touchdowns in 2009. All seven scores and 44 of the 48 catches were produced by the 29-year-old Evans.
Top put that in perspective, 66 NFL wide receivers caught more than 48 passes last year. 16 wideouts scored eight or more touchdowns.
Doesn't Buffalo already have a running back (or two)?
2009 didn't provide many highlight performances for the Bills, but they were able to muster a half-decent rushing attack. Buffalo ranked 16th in rushing (116.7 yds/gm) in 2009. However, keep in mind that in nine games last year, the Bills were trailing at the half.
In addition, Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch are still on the roster. Sure, Lynch has been rumored to be on the block, but how much do you think he's worth now that everyone in the NFL saw the Bills draft Spiller last night?
Not much. If they can't find a taker, Buffalo may end up cutting Lynch and getting nothing in return.
Is Trent Edwards still the guy in Buffalo?
Jimmy Clausen and Tim Tebow may not be the answer in the eyes of the Buffalo faithful, but would you rather have one of them or another season of Trent Edwards?
Again, I want to make it clear that I'm not saying Spiller is a bad player—far from it. He's going to cause mismatch problems for opposing defenses and can provide an adrenaline boost to the kicking game.
The problem is that the AFC East is now armed to the teeth with talent. Miami brought in Brandon Marshall and drafted Jared Odrick, the Jets have been stockpiling experience and talent all over the field and New England is, well, New England.
Buffalo had several issues they could have addressed in last night's first round. The running back position wasn't one of them.
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Think about the Bills for a second. What's their identity? They have none. Now, what identity can they build?
Last year the Bills rebuilt the interior of their offensive line. Finally the Bills got a running game. Fred Jackson, a man who tries hard, rushed for 1000 yards even though he wasn't drafted. So you could say it was the line that did the work. What would a world class runner do behind that line?
The Bills need a passing game too, but think of the keys that have to be in place before that happens. They need 1-2 Ts, a QB and a #2 WR. So how long will it take to draft those players, then have them mesh and be on the same page in the passing game? Maybe 2-3 years. A T will not solve the passing problem.
WIth Spiller the Bills now have an identity -- they are good at something. Shoot, I'd like them to be good at anything. Buffalo gets snow, so you have to be able to run the ball. Now starting this year, the Bills have an identity. The opposing coaches have to plan on stopping our ground game.
Overall, who else would the Bills have drafted at #9? Clausen who slipped into round 2? Maybe Bulaga would be good. When the Hall of Fame players took the stage before the draft the stage was filled with skill players -- RBs, WRs, QBs. Playmakers on offense.
The Bills haven't been able to score for years. They obviously cannot sustain drives. They need a RB who can sprint 50 yards for the TD. There's an abundance of good tackles in this draft, even AJ Smith thinks so. The bottom line is there was only one breakaway threat in this draft -- CJ Spiller.
David Sharek
Holy smokes man I completley agree, I mean what are they thinking? I'm a die hard Bills fan and always will be but i was very dissapointed in that draft choice.
I love the breakdown and respect the analysis. You made some good points.
But I notice you didn't mention anything about the defense in there. With Brady in New England, Marshall/Wildcat in Miami, you have two tough offenses you need to slow down.
In addition the Jets are going to have another outstanding defensive year and can run the ball at anyone. So if Buffalo can't stop them, how can they expect to outscore them.
Spiller's a baller, no doubt. But the Bills still need a ton of work.
Thanks for the comment.
Typical Bills. They are NOT smart! They stink up the field. You don't go to the playoffs or Superbowl cause you have a good ground game. You need to be very good at everything, but you really need a name QB ! Bills could have drafted Clausen or Tebow. That was the smart move. trent Edwards will never get any team to the Superbowl. Never happen. The other two will. That is where they should have started, but being the Bills, they did not surprise us by doing the smart thing. They did the Bills thing....stupid !!!
ps. Who was the Bills QB last time they went to the SB? Yeah !!!!!!!!!!
What a surprise that you are clueless to Spillers value.
Buffalo is in the first year of rebuilding with Nix in charge.
Spiller was a top 5 player in the draft and one of the most dynamic players to enter the NFL in years.
Talent trumps need on a team that pretty much needs everything.
Spiller will elevate the play of those around him.
Your analysis continues to be worthless.
Say what you will, Dave, but the facts in the NFL are that a team needs a big name QB to always be in the hunt. Nobody doubts the value of Spiller, but he is NOT the answer for the Bills right now. They had the chance to grab one of two big name QB's that can lead the team to playoffs. But no, they are idiots ! Trent Edwards ? Come on. He is mediocre and always will be. Never get to the big dance. The Bills mentality (front office) is stuck in the 1950's. Until they get the great QB I'm afraid the only events in Buffalo will be wings & the snow.
Great article Joe, you're bang on. I think there were about a million people who uttered a collective "huh?" last night, as much at the speed of the pick as at the pick itself.
Dave, you're missing the big picture. Let's say you're right, and Spiller is a top-5 talent. It's talent they can't actually benefit from this year, because they don't have the line or the passing game that a runner needs to convert talent into production. The Bills, regardless of who they drafted, are going to be in the same approximate draft position next year, and the 2011 RB class will be no worse than this year's.
The Bills just don't get it, plain and simple, from the top to the bottom.
Why is it that you and many other posters seem to think the draft is over?? Can they not get a LT or NT in Rd. 2 and 3? Lee Evans is a good WR. He needs a QB, true enough, but who should they have taken at 9? A QB nobody in the league thought was worth a first round pick? A LT who has maturity issues like a bust named Mike Williams; a supposed dominant RT who now plays G for the Redskins after being out of football for two or three years? An OT who was so great he went in the 20's? Or the NT who went at 26?
The Bills need playmakers and they got the best one available at a good value spot at 9. They were right to take him. He can score from anywhere on the field at anytime and in a division with offensive fire power they will need to be able to score. Spiller does that routinely.
And again, the draft is 7 rounds not 1. It's way too early to judge any team's draft. Let's see what happens this evening. Charles Brown and Rodger Saffold were players that were thought to be sneaking into first round range before last night. Cody is still out there, Joseph and Thomas. Troupe. Kindle. They will have ample opportunity to draft their LT or NT. I don't agree that they NEED a WR. Hardy and Johnson are young players who have suffered injury and a coaching regime that had terrible offensive game planning. This year they get their chance to finally show what they have.
Ok so the bills have at least a dozen critical need areas. Say you get a good lineman, now you only have 11 critical needs. Spiller was an excellent pick cause he'll juice everyone up, and will change the way defences line up against you. Ok maybe not a lot, but he can cause players to hesitate, even if a little. Plus he's the type of character guy thats vital to getting the most out of your TEAM. He'll give it all, no small market blues here.
Joe: By the way- why the harping that the Bills did not take a blocker like Anthony Davis instead of Spiller? According to Wes' rankings on your site( as either you nor I have any qualifications to pretend to be scouts) he has Saffold, Brown and Ducasse rated AHEAD of Anthony Davis.
Well lo and behld all three are stil available going into the second round and with only 8 picks before the Bills selection there is a good chance they will be able to take a tackle rated higher by your site than Davis is.
As Buddy Nix sad...there are many lineman available in this draft- but only one Spiller.
I think you will come to find that out in the coming years loud and clear.
Joe: By the way- why the harping that the Bills did not take a blocker like Anthony Davis instead of Spiller? According to Wes' rankings on your site( as either you nor I have any qualifications to pretend to be scouts) he has Saffold, Brown and Ducasse rated AHEAD of Anthony Davis.
Well lo and behld all three are stil available going into the second round and with only 8 picks before the Bills selection there is a good chance they will be able to take a tackle rated higher by your site than Davis is.
As Buddy Nix sad...there are many lineman available in this draft- but only one Spiller.
I think you will come to find that out in the coming years loud and clear.
Why not draft Davis in the first, Saffold in the second and a running back like Hardesty, Dixon or Dwyer at No. 72? That gives you two young, solid o linemen to pair with Wood and Levitre and shores up the o line for close to a decade. It also gives you yet another RB to pair with Jackson and Lynch (if he stays). This is assuming you dont just use the first three picks to address the front seven, which could have REALLY helped the defense.
How many plays will Spiller be on the field for next year? 15? 20? Davis could play all 50-60.
Really, the bills probably should have just tried everything to trade down. They have a ton of needs, better to get more picks and take care of the issues.
Hopefully they can get rid of Lynch but honestly, I don't think he's worth much regardless.
Agree it was a poor pick. Now the Bills can still lose but maybe have an exciting moment or two. That's not the point.
Honestly this is all just opinionating. Look at San Fran. They took too O lineman. Great, now they can protect a crappy QB. Teams have their reasons for the way they draft. As fans, we can bitch and moan or whoop and holler. At the end of the day we are still slaves to our teams and won't desert them.
I hope it works out for the Bills. They are in one tough division.
Typical bills it all started with the benching of flutie in 99 its been down hill from there
Spiller wasn't a bad pick, it was just a bit unexpected. My guess is the two best OTs were gone, and McClain just went off the board. At 9 Spiller was great value for incredible talent. We'll see more of the new regime's hand tonight depending on if they make a play for Clausen or McCoy, or go after an OT like Charles Brown.
Well Joe, the bills had yet another chance to take Clausen. Did they do it ? Unreal. perhaps they have a backroom deal brewing with the Steelers for Big Ben ? Or perhaps they just enjoy losing? It has certainly become their tradition and identity !!! Good luck, Buffalo.
The Bills have a lot more talent on their roster than ANYONE, even their own fans, give them credit for!! Injuries last year kept this team from competing. Their run defense will be fine with the additions they made on day 2 and a healthy LB core... And their pass defense? Um, that was pretty good last year even with Leodis McKelvin out for almost the entire season and more injuries to McGee, Scott, and Byrd. The Bills D is solid and will be for years to come. Their offense is a wild card, but I think Spiller is a great pick and will finally give the Bills are real game-breaker.. you only need to manage about 21 pts/game to win most of them and I'm actually of the belief that the Bills have plenty of talent to do that. They're going to surprise all of you so-called "experts" and terrible fans
I'm not sure I understand this article. Your first alternative to drafting Spiller is to upgrade the run defense, and you mention in the comments that the Bills should devote more resources to the run defense.
Yet the Bills drafted a nose tackle and a defensive end with their next two picks, and signed Andra Davis and Dwan Edwards in the offseason - two run-oriented players. Davis, Edwards, and Troup are probably going to start, and Carrington is probably going to get a lot of rotational time.
Spiller may or may not have been the right pick, and I agree that pass rush and offensive line and quarterback present serious holes, but the run defense has gotten a lot of attention.
As far as the pick itself goes, if Spiller is as good as he's supposed to be - good enough for a 9th-overall pick on a team with many needs - then his presence will have a positive effect on the Bills' QBs and WRs and he may even alter our perceptions about Buffalo's offensive line. If not ... well, we all know how that story ends, so why bother.
On Day 2, the Bills picked (some say reached) a potentially 3 down NT with a solid work ethic and a man beast of a DE who is a run stuffer but yet failed to address their run defense? Add in Andra Davis and Dwan Edwards and our defense has seen significant improvement vs the run.
Gailey said himself that he did not like any QB other than Bradford over Brohm. I don't think that anyone could say that any QB in the draft is better than Brohm at this point in time. Why not give him a shot?
Spiller will change the identity of this offense. He will score points. How do you deny 21 TD's of 50+ yards through his college career? He also takes McKelvin/F Jax off of return duty without a drop in talent.
O-Line is definitely something that needs to be upgraded and I think we will look at bringing in a veteran. Flozell would be serviceable for a year or two and would help our youngsters develop. Gaither is available. Brown from the Saints is available. Any one of these guys would bring an immediate upgrade to our line.
Have you been fast asleep????? The Bills did everything that you questioned, Whats up with you. What makes you a better authority on what the Bills need than their coach and GM. Have you been sitting in on discussions with management and reviewing film with them???? You should wait until you have come down from your high on drugs or what ever it is that your on, before writing articles. REMEMBER Put your brain in gear before you write something
Have you ever seen CJ Spiller play - - live? I have. And I have seen other greats like Walter Payton, been to a couple of pro-Bowls, etc. CJ Spiller is far and away the most talented athlete I have seen in person with the possible exception of Michael Jordan in basketball. And the kid has character. Buffalo - fasten your seatbelts and enjoy.
Have you ever seen CJ Spiller play - - live? I have. And I have seen other greats like Walter Payton, been to a couple of pro-Bowls, etc. CJ Spiller is far and away the most talented athlete I have seen in person with the possible exception of Michael Jordan in basketball. And the kid has character. Buffalo - fasten your seatbelts and enjoy.
Holy smokes man I completley agree, I mean what are they thinking? I'm a die hard Bills fan and always will be but i was very dissapointed in that draft choice.
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Tupac back! Tupac back!
So while most of us were still celebrating (drinking) after the Flyers' blissful dismantling of the Penguins, Sidney Crosby's sanity, and the hopes/dreams of obese yinzers everywhere, there was a little concert going on in Coachella, California. Maybe you heard about it. Well, it's worth noting that there was a MOTHERFUCKING 2PAC HOLOGRAM rapping on stage with Snoop before Eminem's set. Twenty twelve coming through in the clutch. One second I'm complaining about the lack of the 21st century technology promised to us by Back To The Future, the next dead rapper holograms are talking about where pussy ranks on their 'sweetest joy' list. The future is here.
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As temperatures drop, ice fishing season is right around the corner. In this show we discuss ice safety and tips for keeping safe during the upcoming hardwater season.
Archive for November, 2010
Radio Show: Ice Safety
Posted: 26th November 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: Bay of Quinte, color, colour, current, early ice, Float, floatation, freeze up, hardwater, ice, ice fishing, Jeff Chisholm, measure, river, safe, safety, Scott Walcott, spud, structure, suit, thick, thickness, thin ice, Walleye
Here is a short video for tuning a crankbait like we mentioned on the show. Let me know if it doesn't explain it well. It is very important to tune your cranks before trolling them. Some baits like Tail Dancers rarely need to be tuned, but reef runners will almost always need to be tuned. […]
Radio Show: Tuning crankbaits
Posted: 19th November 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: Bay of Quinte, Bead, body bait, body baits, clip, crank, crankbait, Crankbaits, cranks, deep diving, dive curve, hardbait, Hardbaits, Jeff Chisholm, precision trolling, Scott Walcott, snap weight, speed, troll, Trolling, tune, tuning, Walleye
Tuning crankbaits, especially deep diving cranks, is extremely important. Some crankbaits, such as Rapalas, come tuned right out of the package while others need to be tuned every time they go into the water. Tuning your baits will allow them to run straight rather than kicking out to the right or left. Without tuning your crankbait, your bait may not be running at the depth that it should be. In this week's show, we will tell you how to tune your baits as well as share a few extra tips for when you are trolling.
Radio Show: Casting for fall Muskies
Posted: 16th November 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: bait fish, big baits, casting, catch and release, conservation, deep weed, Equipment, experiment, figure eight, find fish, growth, Jeff Chisholm, line, Musky, north shore, pattern, Pro Tackle Musky Shop, reel, rocks, Rod, sand, Scott Walcott, second tier weeds, Stacy Ash, strike, structure, sun, warm water, www.protacklemuskyshop.com
In this week's show, Stacy Ash from Pro Tackle joins us again to discuss fall Musky tactics. Stacy is an avid Musky fisherman and guide. We discuss fall patterns, location, equipment and baits. Check out Pro Tackle's website at http://www.protacklemuskyshop.com
JB's Fishing Depot Tournament Results
Posted: 10th November 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: Bay of Quinte, Fall, Greg Amiel, Jeff Chisholm, November, Scott Walcott, Walleye
This past weekend, Scott and I joined up with our friend Greg Amiel to fish the JB's Fishing Depot tournament out of Picton on the Bay of Quinte. It was a fun day. Congrats to Mike Snow. His boat took a 14.54lb fish. Our 10.56lb fish was good for 4th place. Here is a picture […]
Radio Show: Fall Musky Fishing
Posted: 8th November 2010 by Jeff in GeneralTags: age, crank bait, Equipment, Fall, Fluorocarbon, glide bait, Guide, Jeff Chisholm, jerk bait, location, Musky, pro shop, Pro Tackle Musky Shop, releasing musky, Scott Walcott, size, sledge, soft plastics, Stacy Ash, suick, Tackle, Technique, www.protacklemuskyshop.com
Stacy Ash from Pro Tackle Musky Shop joins us this week to discuss fall musky fishing. This is the time of year to target the true trophies. Stacy gives us an intro to fall musky and the equipment and tackle that you could use to get started. If you have questions for Stacy, leave a comment or send us an email. You can also visit Stacy's website at http://www.protacklemuskyshop.com


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New sets and images at shop.LEGO.com
Posted by Huw,Lots of goodies were added to shop.LEGO.com yesterday, as you'll see from the ribbon at the top of the page. In addition, images for 9525 Pre Vizsla's Mandalorian Fighter and 9526 Palpatine's Arrest have been added to the server although, as far as I can tell, they are not available to buy yet. The latter looks like a great play set. I'm not so sure about the Mandalorian Fighter but I suspect I'll end up buying it anyway...
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I was very pleased with the price of some of the Mining sets; really looking forward to picking those up (assuming two European countries are listed first in the component list - for moral and economic reasons). B-)
Yeah, the Vampyre Castle is on the site at £79.99, but states 'unavailable in GB' (much like Palpatine's Arrest). I'm sure that they will be updated soon (and the rest of the Monster Fighters sets will be added).
I think both of these sets look excellent. Pre Vizsla looks almost as good as Boba Fett!
Those two Star Wars sets are available for purchase on the German S@H site.
I'm so glad we get a new mace windoo
Palpatine's Arrest is a must buy for me, but I'll pass on Pre Vizsla's Mandalorian Fighter.
When did the summer Ninjago sets come out? It says Epic Dragon Battle is available now too... well, this will make my Friday trip to Target better...
This set (Palpatine's Arrest) seems to be one of the first Star Wars sets to really focus on interior design in a building. It really captures the look and feel of Palpatine's office room. Though if it's $79.99, meh, I probably won't get it.
$80 for Palpatines Arrest? Time to wait for a sale then...
^^^ Sorry to burst your bubble but it's been confirmed for $90 USD. With the TRU markup it'll be even more...
$90?!?!?!?! I'm waiting for a sale on this one, and possibly Jabba's Palace.
EDIT: I looked on Brickipedia, and that's only Germany's price. Converting to USD, that's $75.
Brickipedia probably isn't a reliable source. From what I heard, it was $90. It is to be expected really, 6 minifigs, a small ship, also being store exclusive, that raises the price at least $30, and it is a licensed set, so more money.
But why hasn't anyone noticed the guy in the helicopter rescue set holding a banana?
Palpatine's Arrest playset has pin-holes on the floor pieces. Does this mean there will be future sets to attach to this to make the playset bigger?
^^ My guess is that the pinholes are so you can connect the landing pad in a few different ways.
^^ You could connect it to Helms Deep and confuse the hell out of the figures!
It would have been icing on the cake if Palpatine's Arrest came with a sound brick which yells "POWER! Unlimited, POWER!" :D
^Or "Please don't kill me, please" and "it's treason then."
^Where's the ad in question?
It is nothing more than the back page of the LotR instructions. It just says 'The Hobbit, the journey begins' or somesuch and it's not clear whether it's referring to new sets or the movie.
@huw I'm guessing it is both. I can't wait for a Lego smaug.
^^^I saw that one. Thanks for clarifying.
My question is how did Lego manage to keep this set under wraps for so long, especially when we had preliminary pictures of some sort or another of the rest nearly six months early?
^Has a Star Wars set ever actually only had an image revealed when it is on sale? Is this the first time?
If anyone in Continental Europe can send a copy of 9525 over to the UK, contact me here: http://www.brickset.com/contact/?CapnRex101 Thanks.
According to a member of staff at the Lego store, Westfield, Monster Fighters will be in store on the 13th or thereabouts. LotR sets are scheduled for August according to the same Lego employee. I think he was the store manager but I'm not sure. He seemed to know what he was talking about.
Palpatine's Arrest is going to be sold for 999 kroners in Norway, which is about 165 USD. Can someone please shoot me? It's going for £59.99 in the UK though, so you guys should be celebrating over there.
I am not making this up. Lego has actually uploaded the retail prices for many countries on their S&H site. Graysmith mentioned that it's being sold on the German S&H site (which is true), and if you change region while you're looking at Palpatine's Arrest on the German site, then you will find the prices for most of the other countries.
@Jacob Wilson: that's what I was told when I called the store on Sunday. However, from experience, they usually get more new items on Thursday than any other day, so I would check before rushing off to the shops. The employee I talked to may have been thinking about when they would be taking delivery rather than on shelves. John Lewis sometimes stock new sets ahead of Lego brand stores. But JL often have limited quantities initially.
@brickmommy: my info only pertains to the Westfield as that's the store I visit most. Jacob Wilson is likely right that all Lego stores in the UK release the same day as the goods probably originate from the same distribution centre. My experience of JLs is limited to their central and greater London stores.
Please tell me that this does not mean we will soon be getting a 'Slave I with Cloud City Landing Platform' set. That came third in the TRU poll so if this set is anything to go by we may be seeing that in a year or two. Please Lego, redo Cloud City by all means, but not another Slave I.
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text: | Adding fiber to our dietNovember 7, 2008 - Kathie EvanoffWe've been hearing for a long time now…we all need more fiber. We should be getting between 30 and 35 grams of fiber each day according to many reports from many difference sources, but the majority of us barely get half of that. There is no fiber in meat, sugars, most desserts and definitely very little if any in fast food. Just like the low-carb, low-fat and sugar-free explosions we've seen in nearly all of our food products in the past several years, we are now seeing fiber inserted in everything. It's even been added to yogurt (you've seen the commercials). But is that really the way we should be getting this important component to our diets? Shouldn't we be trying instead to get it where it naturally occurs, in our fruits and vegetables? According to information from the Mayo Clinic, dietary fiber does lots of good things for us. Besides combating constipation, it helps discourage heart disease and adult onset diabetes. It is filling so we are not likely to overeat when we have enough fiber. There are basically two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber can be found in oats, peas, beans, apples, carrots and other stuff. It helps to lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. It is soluble because it can dissolve in liquid. Insoluble fiber can be found in wheat bran, nuts and many vegetables. It helps move things along in our digestive system. People, who have been diagnosed with diverticulosis, a disorder of the large intestine where small pouches occur, are recommended to eat high fiber diets. It all adds up when you think of it. The best way to get the nutrients we need, including fiber, is to eat more "real" food. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and avoid "fake" food that is processed and filled with refined sugar and flour. These foods are naturally low in calories as well. This morning I began the day with a high fiber breakfast of Fiber One cereal and half of a large banana. I don't add sugar to my cold cereal, instead preferring to let the fruit be the sweetener. I was a little wiser today than yesterday and chose a healthier lunch. This six-inch Subway sandwich held all the vegetables I could get on there along with what I estimated to be a three-ounce piece of chicken breast. I opted for no cheese and about a tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I also had a container of yogurt. The husband is making beef stew for dinner, and I talked him into adding extra vegetables. I can't wait to get home. The beef stew was chock full of potatoes, green beans, corn and mushrooms, as well as tender chunks of beef. Since there are only two of us in the house, not counting our menagerie of dogs and cats and pond fish, we often buy large beef roasts and the husband cuts them into smaller roasts and beef chunks for dishes just like this. Talk about comfort food! Article CommentsNo comments posted for this article. Post a Comment | Blog PhotosBreakfast: 2 ounces grains; 1/2 cup fruit; 30 discretionary calories. |


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ELMO-dependent Cell Signaling During Apoptotic Cell Engulfment and Cell Motility
Mammalian ELMO proteins (ELMO1-3, Engulfment and Cell Motility) are a family of evolutionarily conserved cytoplasmic adaptor proteins that function in concert with Dock proteins to promote the activation of the small GTPase Rac, a critical regulator of actin polymerization, cell shape and motility. The ELMO/Dock/Rac module plays an evolutionarily conserved role in the clearance of apoptotic cells and cell migration from nematodes to mammals. Analysis of ELMO1-deficient mice has revealed important roles for this protein in varied cell signaling processes, including apoptotic cell engulfment, in multiple tissues.
The overall goal of this project is to gain a better understanding of the molecular details of ELMO signaling in physiologically relevant contexts. There are several ongoing projects designed to address these questions. First, we would like a more detailed understanding of how ELMO proteins help cells integrate extracellular cues to affect cytoskeletal changes during phagocytosis and cell migration. Also, studies designed to assess unique and overlapping functions of the three mammalian ELMO family members will provide important clues into how the proteins function in vivo. Finally, by studying ELMO-dependent signaling in non-phagocytic cells, it may be possible to uncover novel signaling properties and a wider role for ELMO in regulating cellular activities.
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Good for you for doing the blocks! They look great. I saw Wanda's post, but haven't had time to do any blocks yet.
Love the baby quilt in your last post, and congrats on the new grandson! How exciting!
We've missed you too. Glad you're back to posting.
Thanks for joining the block drive and spreading the word.
This is a great idea and such an easy way for people to participate.
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Obama Administration Refuses To Overturn Import Ban On Samsung Products
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Samsung abused FRAND patents towards Apple. The Whitehouse said "No Way".
The White House explicitly stated that they were not making a statement regarding the validity of Samsung's case, but argued that SE patents should not be used as a basis for Cease and Desist orders. The ITC has found that Samsung was in the right about that patent. Neither the White House, nor the ITC, nor any court of law has determined that Samsung was abusing their FRAND patent.


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You are trying to emerge one of the packages in the modular build of KDE. You would first need to uninstall the monolithic buiild as it has the same packages but builds them at the same time. The monolithic build may be more stable once done, that is unclear, but the modular is easier to update. To install the modular kde use the kde-meta packages. You may want to wait on that until 3.5.x goes to stable, as it takes a long time. On Friday 05 May 2006 6:35 am, Mark Hart wrote: > I am trying to emerge kdebase-kioslaves as per the instructions in > HOWTO D-BUS, HAL, KDE media:/ > > When I try to emerge -pvt kdebase-kioslaves, I get the following: > > mac2 / # emerge -pvt kdebase-kioslaves > > These are the packages that I would merge, in reverse order: > > Calculating dependencies ...done! > [blocks B ] =kde-base/kdebase-3.4* (is blocking > kde-base/kdebase-kioslaves-3.4.3) > [blocks B ] =kde-base/kdebase-3.4* (is blocking kde-base/kdialog-3.4.1) > [ebuild N ] kde-base/kdebase-kioslaves-3.4.3 +arts -debug +hal > -kdeenablefinal +ldap -openexr -samba -xinerama 0 kB > [ebuild N ] kde-base/kdialog-3.4.1 +arts -debug -kdeenablefinal > -kdexdeltas -xinerama 21,907 kB > > Total size of downloads: 21,907 kB > > Being new to this, I don't know what to do next. > > Thanks! > > Mark M. Hart -- Kmail on Gentoo/PPC -- firstname.lastname@example.com mailing list
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Staff Council provides a forum for you to voice the concerns of staff. Members work closely with Carnegie Mellon administrators to address current issues and develop the best solutions for the majority of staff. Staff Council is a great way to meet new people and learn about important issues that face the University.
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British artist Chris Weston has been amazing readers with his highly realistic and detailed artwork for years, with work on books like "The Filth," "Ministry of Space" and "War Stories" creating instant Weston fans. His latest project is "Fantastic Four: First Family" with writer Joe Casey from Marvel Comics. With the six-issue series hitting the half-way mark recently we caught up with Weston to discuss the series in depth.
"First Family" #1, Page 8 | "First Family" #2, Page 3 |
This is Fantasic Four neat! It's an untold tale of the world's greatest science heroes in their most raw state. It's a "first adventure" that avoids yet another superfluous retelling of the origin and instead it concentrates on the team right after they emerge from the radiation-soaked rocket that gave them their powers. Casey then plunges them headfirst into an all-new tale of intrigue, and adventure, with added tension given by the fact that Ben, Reed and the Storm siblings have yet to adjust to their new powers, let alone gel as a team. Thrown into this mix is probably the creepiest new villain you'll have read for years.
Now, "Fantastic Four: First Family" is a stand-alone story, right? Readers don't have to be familiar with the history of the Fantastic Four to understand this story, right?
Right. No recycling of ideas, here. And, yeah, I know I'm biased, but this is a quality book, man! Fantastic Four fans should definitely seek this book out (which might've been easier if the Fantastic Four title-logo hadn't been left off the front covers! Casey has nailed these characters and written a story jam-packed with melodrama, mayhem, monsters and malevolent mutants. Jeez, I sound like Stan Lee!
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How long have you got? Well, for starters: it's the Fantastic Four, silly! They are icons! I already had my own strong opinions about how these characters should be handled, even before this book was offered to me. They were characters I'd been waiting to draw, especially the Thing. And how could I turn down the opportunity to hang out creatively with Joe Casey, a true maverick in this industry!
Then there was the fact that it was a chance to make new friends with Marvel, a company I'd never worked with before. Casey thought it was about time I drew something a bit more mainstream, and I couldn't agree more!
What's that working relationship like between you and Joe Casey? Is there much communication between the two of you after you receive the script?
Oh, there's tons of communication but very little of it is about "Fantastic Four: First Family."
Really? How so?
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Sounds like it! So, what kind of feedback has Joe been giving you this far? And vice-versa, what kind of feedback are you giving him?
Oh, it's a mutual love-fest, believe me. It's sickening.
Your work on books like "The Filth" and "Ministry of Space" couldn't be more different. Sure, your style remains the consistent, but what you drew in each series was quite unique.
Thanks. Yeah, I'm really proud of the work I did on those two books. Subject matter-wise, they couldn't be more different: one was deliberately grungey and depressing, the other had to look clean, sunny and optimistic. However, strangely enough, both stories were tailored to suit each writer's perception of my style. "The Filth," in particular, was written specifically for me, and Grant said it wouldn't have existed if I hadn't agreed to draw it. It didn't quite become the cult franchise I'd hoped it would be, but the trade paperback collection remains a consistent seller.
I suppose if you had to summarize my style in a single sentence it would be "weird shit rendered realistically."
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Every job has it's own difficulties. But on this book, I did feel I was cooking with gas, for a change. Probably because Casey had given me lots of cool stuff to draw; like sixty-foot reptilian monsters, mind-scapes made of spaghetti, disturbing death-scenes, weird technology and mutations. Not to mention the Fantastic Four themselves! Let's just say: inspiration wasn't a problem.
Subsequently, this is one of the quickest jobs I've ever drawn, not that you'd guess once you've seen the insane amount of detail I've put into it.
What's been the most challenging aspect of working on this book thus far?
The challenge comes with topping what you've done before. To come up with all-new eye-popping imagery that knocks the readers socks up. Give them something they can't get anywhere else and you've justified your existence as a comic strip artist. I pride myself in taking the writer's most outlandish concept and presenting it in a way that is understandable, authentic and, hopefully, pretty to look at. That's probably why I attract A-list scribes like Millar, Morrison, Ellis, Ennis and now Casey. I'm a safe pair of hands and they know I'm not going to skimp on the details!
For those who've read at least the first issue of the series, it's clear Joe's having a lot of fun with the powers these characters have. You already mentioned my favorite scene thus far, the one with Reed's spaghetti arms stretched all over the place. Quite nightmarish looking! Do you like drawing the more surreal stuff best? Or is it the tech? The people? What's your favorite part of this project?
An early Weston Sketch for "Fantastic Four: First Family." Note The Thing's hair! |
But back to your question: what's my favourite part of the project? I like designing the environments: the quarantine base that the Fantastic Four are imprisoned in, the Baxter Building with it's bizarre technology. I guess I'm a frustrated movie production designer at heart.
A friend of mine was writing a script for a new artist hoping to break into comics. My friend asked the artist, "What do you like to draw?" He gave him a list and did his best to incorporate those artistic elements into the story. So, in general, what is it you like to draw? Do you have a preference?
I love science fiction -- my head is full of alien architecture and weird landscapes that I'm dying to draw. At some point, someone has got to write me a full-on science fantasy epic which will let me draw bizarre environments, peopled with strange, unnerving characters in outlandish costumes. "Fantastic Four: First Family" definitely inhabits the edges of this realm, but now I want to take it to the next level.
I'm guessing with your military family background that drawing military equipment may come a bit easier to you than most artists.
Maybe. I certainly enjoyed drawing my World War Two collaborations with Garth Ennis: "Enemy Ace" and "Johann's Tiger." I learned a lot about how to do "research" on those stories; how to find and use reference, which is a wonderful and enjoyable way of avoiding doing any actual work! I reckon Garth and I ought to have a go at "Blackhawk" one day.
In your career thus far you seem to gravitate more towards mini-series than ongoing series. Why's that? Is it simply a time issue?
Drawing a monthly book is a tough gig and my admiration goes out to the guys who can pull that off. As it is, on "Fantastic Four: First Family" I'm already working 'til ten each night, and suffering the guilt of the absentee father and husband. So people better buy this book to justify my miserable and lonely lifestyle!
If I was honest, I would have to say that, deep down, I remain unconvinced that the labour should be divided between pencillers, inkers and colourists. Obviously that's a necessary process if you want to guarantee your books come out frequently and punctually, but I would prefer to do the whole thing myself. I was trained in all three disciplines, and I always feel like I'm turning in half-finished work when I'm doing pencils only, and that's not a satisfying feeling. However, the situation is made much more bearable when you have artists like Gary Erskine and Chris Chuckry collaborating with you! Both of them have done their best work ever on "Fantastic Four: First Family," and together I think we've produced a great looking comic. Chris, in particular, blows my socks off with every coloured jpeg he sends me. His work on this book really is one of the highlights of this project. I can't speak highly enough about it, and it's worth buying the book for the colours alone.
No doubt, each page of this series thus far has been a site to behold. With the final issue of "Fantasic Four: First Family" now solicited, what's next for you? Any hints on what we'll find you working on in the next year?
Ah, I'm not at liberty to say, sorry! But I'm sure it will look "marvelous" -- in more ways than one! However, my main priority is to have a good break!
Let's finish up here by having you tell us about your creative process. What are the steps you take from blank to finished page?
A look at how Weston laysout his pages using himself as a model. |
If I've got to create a sci-fi location which will feature in a good portion of the book, I will use Bryce 3D to build the "set" virtually. That way I can flip the "camera" around it and find the exact shot I want. It helps keep all the background details consistent, too. And I find it great, time-wasting fun!
Once I've got all my photo reference, my Poser people and my digital backgrounds sorted, I then use Photoshop to arrange them on the page. This is converted into a black and white image and printed off. I then assume my "Buzz Lightbox" persona and trace the page, making sure to make all the figures look like the characters they are supposed to be and nothing like me!
Sometimes, I envy those artists who've got a simple, more cartoony style. Then I wouldn't have to do so much preparation and research. But I like realistic-looking art; my heroes are Brian Bolland, Garry Leach, Frank Hampson and Jesus Blasco and I aspire to produce similarily-veined artwork.
Thanks, Chris. Now back to the drawing table for you!
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Looking at the card itself, you see that Arctic Cooling heatsink we've seen before on some of the fastest cards we've tested, including the Sapphire HD 5970 TOXIC that did a fantastic job of impressing us. The biggest con to the cooler is that it's a triple slot one, and it's something that no doubt has to be noted. Turning the card over, you can see that we've also got a massive plate on the back of the card which looks good.
Around the rest of the card, there's the normal familiar connectors that you're used to seeing. Power is supplied with a single 8-Pin and 6-Pin connector. We've got our two SLI connectors and connectivity is offered via two Dual-Link DVI ports and a mini HDMI port.
Carrying the Super OC tag means that the card is of course overclocked and if previous cards are anything to go by, Galaxy should've done something decent here. First, let's just start with the stock GTX 480 which carries with it a 701MHz core, 1401MHz Shader clock and 3696MHz QDR on the 1536MB of GDDR5.
Galaxy has increased the core to 760MHz. This has in turn bumped the Shader clock to a nice 1520MHz. It's also great to see they've taken the time to increase the memory speed. They've rounded that off to 3800MHz QDR. Galaxy is quoting a performance increase of 10% and the clocks would suggest we'll see something around that area.


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I found a great piece of property that is about 5.8 acres. The only issue is that there are power lines about 100 ft. from the property line. Across the street is the actual tower. Is this safe or should we walk away from our dream piece of land? |
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What type of lines? How big are the towers? Voltage? How many? Can you "hide" them with trees? How many other lots are near the lines? Can you hear the buzzing? We have major high voltage lines that cross through our town and lots of properties border the easement trail. I would not buy one of those lots. They do sell for less than other lots in town. The buzzing would drive me crazy. Obviously plenty of people have no problem buying these properties and in my town even though they do sell for a bit less, the prices here (LA area) are still in the 7 figures for these properties. |
- Posted by sylviatexas (My Page) on Tue, Oct 22, 13 at 13:57
Health & safety issues aside, as chispa says, those power lines aren't going to leave, & they'll still be affecting property values when you sell. |
If it was truly my dream piece of land, the power lines wouldn't phase me at all. |
- Posted by Violet.West (My Page) on Tue, Oct 22, 13 at 14:52
I don't believe in any of the claims about causing cancer, etc., but they are an eyesore. On that large of a property, I wouldn't worry unless they are in your main view or right over your patio and make noise. |
- Posted by ncrealestateguy (My Page) on Tue, Oct 22, 13 at 17:07
There are a few items that the majority of buyers just despise... public and private easements, busy roads, extreme slopes and large power lines. If you decide to purchase the place, you should get a very good deal on it or pass it up. |
- Posted by liriodendron (My Page) on Tue, Oct 22, 13 at 18:14
Another issue is that power ROW are often treated with strong herbicides to keep vegetation from growing underneath. That would concern me. Plus, in many areas people use the ROW for off-roading(illegally, but it's impossible to deter). The noise and possible intrusion from trespassers would also be a concern.A 5.8-acre parcel may seem like "acreage" but if it was square and you were standing smack in the middle you'd be only 491 feet from the property line. That is too close to provide any noise protection, and depending on the topography and vegetation not much privacy, either. L. |
There were a few threads many years ago on why you didn't want to live near a tower and high voltage lines. Here's the 2006 thread. I vaguely recall an epic thread on this topic a year or two prior to the one I listed above, but can't find it in search. Maybe you'll have better luck locating it. |
- Posted by liriodendron (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 2:26
Oh, shoot I'm apparently having a Bad Math Day. In the example I used above if the 5.8 acres was perfectly square and you were standing in the middle you'd be 245 feet from the boundary line because, you know, if you stand in the exact middle there's half the dimension of the plot on either side of you. Duh! But at either 490 or 245 feet, a posse of roaring off-road vehicles will sound like it's ripping right through your front hall. L. |
- Posted by nancylouise (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 5:23
I would pass on this property. We passed on a house years ago because of power lines. In addition to the health issues, it is just an ugly view. I would not want to see that view every single day. They aren't going any where. They are there for good. If you are questioning the power lines now before you buy, so will others when you sell. NancyLouise |
- Posted by Violet.West (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 15:05
Poles and utility lines are everywhere. You don't notice them until you start looking. I say this because I bought a house in a new development in January, with a utility easement between me and yes--a busy road. I knew it was there, but didn't expect them to put up poles. But they did. HUGE poles for miles along my highway. Intrusive and ugly. Everybody was really upset, saying that they did didn't know, their children was sick, it would affect property values, blah blah blah. I refused to join in my neighborhood "protest" understanding it was futile. And I think the more alarmist theories about power lines are unproven baloney. Now, I dodged a bullet here -- they did not put a pole directly in back of my property, and so did not really ruin my view, although there's a pole about 30 yards away. I planted a tree. The lines go overhead, but are not intrusive. Some of my neighbors weren't so lucky. Sometimes I think you have to take these things in context. Do I think it will ruin my property value or chance for a resale? No, I do not. It's a modest, "starter" home in an area where a lot of commercial development is taking place, and those homes will always be in demand. (And the busy road is countered by a fantastic view). I don't know the OP's area, type of property, or whether the view out the main windows or yard is obstructed or what. So, again -- I wouldn't rule the property out just because there are poles or lines, but would consider carefully based on the property itself. |
There is a world of difference between "poles or lines" and large high voltage towers! |
- Posted by Violet.West (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 16:23
that is true. But it's unclear to me what "across the street" means in this instance. case-by-case |
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See our outpatient locations, or phone during business hours and request an initial assessment appointment. Box Elder: 435-734-9449 Cache: 435-752-0750 Rich: 800-620-9949 For substance abuse treatment, contact the Bear River Health Department in Brigham City at 435-734-1322, 817 West 950 South, South Building OR in Tremonton at 435-257-3318, 400 West 600 North OR in Logan at 435-792-6500, 655 East 1300 North. Payment & Insurance Information Full (no cost) service coverage is available for traditional Medicaid enrollees; reduced (no cost) service coverage is available for non-traditional Medicaid enrollees (i.e. 30 outpatient days of service per fiscal year). Sliding fee cost-based services may be available for adults and children who are non-Medicaid and who qualify under a non-Medicaid service priority (i.e. Mental Health Court, Civil Commitment, grant funded clients). Scope of Outpatient Services
Bear River Mental Health provides a comprehensive array of mental health services, delivered according to best practice guidelines and with respect to appropriate medical necessity. Generally, services, in addition to individual psychotherapy, are acquired by referral from the individual client's therapist (including medication management services). Our scope of services include: •Assessments •Behavior Management (individual/group) •Crisis Management •Medication Management •Peer Support •Psychological Testing •Psychosocial Rehabilitation •Psychotherapy (individual, group, family) •Residential Services •Respite Care •Skills Development (individual/group) Client Centered Therapy
All services are delivered in the context of a client-centered approach, involving a comprehensive treatment plan. Each client at Bear River Mental Health works with a treatment coordinator (therapist) who first assesses the client's situation, symptoms, behavior, and skills/abilities. An individualized treatment plan is then developed with input and involvement directly from the client. The individualized treatment plan will prescribe the services needed and is developed with the overall goal of mental health recovery, as well as general objectives that involve:
•Decreasing psychiatric symptomology and mental disability. •Increasing the client's ability to function at the highest level possible •Helping the client to live as independently as possible. Service Descriptions
Assessments conducted by a therapist to determine the need for mental health services based on the existence, nature, and extent of the mental illness. May include diagnosing and treatment planning.
Behavior management services teaching coping and behavior skills. Interventions may include: •Stress management •Relaxation training •Assertiveness training •Conflict resolution •Behavior modification Medication management prescribing, monitoring, and evaluating medications and providing appropriate information regarding the medications. Case management assists clients to access community services and resources including: •Assessing the client's needs for resources and services •Linking clients with needed resources and services •Coordinating the resources and services •Monitoring the quality/time/appropriateness of the services •Monitoring client progress Psychological testing performed by a psychologist who conducts psychometric, diagnostic, projective, and/or standardized IQ tests. Psychotherapy services, rehabilitative counseling services help clients reach their best possible functional level. Psychosocial rehabilitation assist individuals to develop competence in daily living skills in: •Food Planning and Preparation •Shopping •Money Management •Medication Compliance •Social and Interpersonal Skills •Mobility •Grooming •Personal Hygiene •Maintenance of Living Environment Residential care services provide a structured living environment with household activities, tasks, and schedules for its residents. Meals, medications, household chores, house meetings, visiting, and other activities are structured and directly supervised. The organization and routine of the household provides an emotionally-stabilizing effect that tends to facilitate symptom stabilization. Respite provides temporary client care and "time away" for relief to the caregiver. Skills development services (individual and group) assist clients in the development of age-appropriate functioning. Skills development services specifically assist clients to: •Eliminate maladaptive or hazardous behaviors •Develop effective behaviors •Develop appropriate communication skills •Regain or enhance basic living skills •Develop appropriate social skills •Develop appropriate interpersonal interactions •Reduce symptomatology •Decrease unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations •Increase personal motivation and self-esteem Emergency services (crisis) include emergency mental health services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to any individual in our tri-county area experiencing immediate, debilitating, or life-threatening complications as a result of serious mental illness. Access is available regardless of funding status or Medicaid eligibility. You may call 435-752-0750 in the Cache County, 435-734-9449 in Box Elder County or 800-620-9949 in Rich County. If you have a mental health emergency, a mental health professional is available to address your concerns and assist you in receiving appropriate care. Languages Capabilities Bear River Mental Health has a number of clinical staff who communicate in both English and Spanish to readily serve those speaking either of these prevalent languages. Additionally, accommodations for interpreter services for other languages can be made available by prior arrangement for individuals who are Medicaid eligible. Your privacy is important, and Bear River Mental Health understands that your health care information is personal. Therefore, we follow strict federal and state laws related to confidentiality, and take reasonable measures to limit the use and disclosure of all protected health care information. See our privacy practices. © Bear River Mental Health


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For many years Autoscribe has led the way in providing configuration tools that require no programming skills and no coding but are more powerful, whether used by Autoscribe or a customer, than the approaches used by our competition. The Autoscribe approach builds in supportability and future proofing ensuring that your system can readily keep pace with changing and expanding business needs.
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Final Thoughts
Thermaltake's entry in the headset market in the form of eSPORTS has been a strong one initially with the 'Shock One' seen today. And thanks to a strong partnership with DTS, it is a powerful contender amongst a very large and competitive field.
Our testing proved that whether listening to music, gaming or watching a movie, the Shock One will have an applicable mode of operation that will provide an immersive experience from start to finish.
There are certainly better sounding headsets out there for specific applications, as we have covered in the past. However, whether there is another headset that manages to pull all of those off in equal measure is a different question altogether. We would have to think hard, that's for sure. The Corsair HS1 would have to be the biggest threat, but misses on that important DTS Sensation functionality. But we should iterate that it is probably a slightly nicer product overall.
As you can appreciate, the distance between some of these headsets is a hairs nostril on a good day. And it becomes almost impossible to recommend one over the other. But that's not the answer you're waiting for, so we will endeavor to do a little better.
And we will - by saying that if you want a surround experience from a USB powered headset that costs less than a hundred U.S. Dollars, then the Shock One is the best we have heard. However, let us qualify that by saying that once the DTS Sensation processing is turned off, the Shock One drops down to second or third best in terms of what we have heard. It also falls way behind any headset connected to a high-end dedicated sound card; this due to the bottle necking caused by USB.
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Safeway official denies there are plans to close Craig store
Friday, August 16, 2013
Craig Community fears about Safeway closing might be unfounded.
Kris Staaf, director of public affairs for Safeway, said the company has no official plans to close its store in Craig.
Employees of the Craig Safeway told the Craig Daily Press on Monday that the store would be closing by Sept. 21.
"I hate to see it go," said one employee who asked to not be named. "There's nothing we can do about it."
The employee said rumors had been circulating since February that Safeway wouldn't be sticking around, but in July, Safeway renewed its lease. The employee said there had been an announcement Thursday that the store would be shutting down.
Staaf said there must have been a misunderstanding.
"We are selling the pharmacy," she said, but she had no details to release.
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UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation
UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation is the successful combination of 35 years of insulation experience and a revolutionary patented manufacturing process that has created a superior and safe product.
UltraTouch is made from high-quality natural fibers. These fibers contain inherent qualities that provide for extremely effective sound absorption and maximum thermal performance. UltraTouch has No Fiberglass Itch and is easy to handle and work with. UltraTouch contains no chemical irritants and requires no warning labels compared to other traditional products. There are no VOC concerns when using UltraTouch, as it is safe for you and the environment.
UltraTouch is also a Class-A Building Product and meets the highest ASTM testing standards for fire and smoke ratings, fungi resistance and corrosiveness. UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation contains 80% post-consumer recycled natural fibers making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to use a high quality sustainable building material.
UltraTouch makes installation user-friendly. The inclusion of perforated batts allows for quick and easy off-size cavity installation. Simply measure, tear, fit and you're done!
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- UltraTouch does not itch and is easy to handle.
- UltraTouch is manufactured in oversized widths to ensure a tight friction fit and fill capacity.
- UltraTouch provides maximum R-value performance.
- UltraTouch is a Class-A Building material that meets or exceeds ASTM testing for both commercial and residential batt insulation.
- The UltraTouch patented proprietary process treats each individual fiber with a boron-based fire retardant. This treatment not only acts as a superior fire retardant, but also impedes the growth of fungus and mold.
- UltraTouch's patented manufacturing technology creates a three dimensional infrastructure that traps, isolates and controls sound waves.
- UltraTouch offers an extremely high Noise Reduction Coefficient to effectively reduce airborne sound transmission including traffic, airplanes, radios, television, and conversation.
- UltraTouch contains no chemical irritants and requires no carcinogenic warning labels compared to other traditional insulation products.
- UltraTouch contains no harmful airborne particulates eliminating health concerns regarding particulates in the surrounding environment.
- UltraTouch contains an EPA registered fungal inhibitor to actively resist the growth of mold, fungi and bacteria.
- UltraTouch meets the extremely stringent Environmental Specification 1350 Indoor Air Pollutant testing used for California Public Schools.
- UltraTouch consists almost entirely of natural denim and cotton fibers that are 100% recyclable, reducing landfill waste. By weight, UltraTouch maintains an 80% post-consumer recycled content.
- UltraTouch requires a minimal amount of energy to manufacture aiding the environment with energy conservation and reduction in pollution compared to other types of traditional insulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is UltraTouch made from recycled blue jeans?
- Yes, UltraTouch is manufactured using post-consumer denim and cotton fibers that we source from various facilities. UltraTouch contains approx 80% recycled denim and cotton fibers.
- Do I need protective clothing to install UltraTouch?
- UltraTouch has no fiberglass itch and is easy to handle. A dust mask is recommended for all construction work.
- Is UltraTouch Fire Resistant?
- Yes, each natural fiber of UltraTouch is saturated with a natural fire retardant (borates) giving UltraTouch insulation a Class-A fire rating.
- What are the perforations?
- UltraTouch contains several pieces per bag that are perforated for off-size cavity installations. Simply measure your cavity and tear along a perforation to create the properly sized piece. The batt should be roughly 0.5" wider than the actual cavity.
- Can UltraTouch be installed in contact with recessed lighting?
- Yes, UltraTouch can be installed in contact with recessed lighting but the lighting MUST be IC Rated. An air gap of six inches would need to be left for non-insulated lighting cans.
- What happens when UltraTouch gets wet?
- UltraTouch is manufactured to breathe and accept/release the moisture it receives in a timely manner. UltraTouch also contains active mold inhibitors as well.
- Will mold affect UltraTouch?
- The fire retardant used in making UltraTouch also acts as an excellent mold and mildew inhibitor.
- Does UltraTouch contain formaldehyde?
- No, UltraTouch does not contain any added formaldehyde or harmful irritants.
- Does UltraTouch have a vapor barrier?
- No, UltraTouch is manufactured in batt form and is unfaced. If your local building code requires the use of a vapor barrier, we recommend a semi-permeable barrier be used.
- What is the best way to cut UltraTouch?
- If a properly sized piece of insulation cannot be created using the perforations, please visit the "Cutting" section of the UltraTouch Denim Insulation product page for tips.
General Information
- Because UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation is compressed for shipping purposes, give it a shake prior to installing. This will help accelerate the natural rebounding properties of the fibers. Depending upon climate and environmental conditions, full rebound may take several days.
- Install UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation between the studs by simply fitting each batt firmly into place. UltraTouch is engineered to fit standard 16" O.C and 24" O.C. framing with no additional sizing required. If you encounter an off-size cavity, either tear along a perforation or cut to create the proper fit. Your piece of insulation should be approx. 0.5" wider and longer than the actual cavity. If building codes require a vapor barrier, it should be applied towards the living area after insulation installation.
- Cut or tear the insulation to fit snugly around obstructions such as plumbing, vent lines, and electrical boxes. Use any left over pieces to fill small openings around windows and doors.
- For exterior walls, most municipalities will require a vapor barrier to be installed. The question of appropriate vapor barrier usage is not determined by Bonded Logic Inc. This issue depends entirely on your local climate and your local building codes. Please contact your local building code office and inquire about the recommendation for your area. If a vapor barrier is required, Bonded Logic Inc recommends the use of a permeable barrier. A permeable barrier will allow your walls to "breathe" while still stopping moisture transfer.
Helpful Hint: Did you know that a single continuous vapor retarder is a more effective vapor retarder than individual kraft faced batt's? It also requires less labor!
UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation are a friction fit product. This means that they are slightly oversized for standard wall cavities. To install, merely insert the batt between the studding and tuck it in to ensure a tight fit. Approximate 30% of the batt's in each bag of UltraTouch are perforated for easy tearing to fit "off-size" cavities. Your piece of insulation should be approx. 0.5" wider and longer than the actual cavity.
UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation can be layered to achieve higher R-Values in ceiling applications. It is best to alternate the direction of the batt's in each layer. UltraTouch can be secured to the joists using either wire or a mesh. This will ensure the batt's remain in place until drywall has been installed.
Floors/Crawl Spaces
UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation is an effective option for insulating floors and crawlspaces as well. The insulation should be secured to floor joists or crawl space cavities in the same manner as ceiling applications, using either a mesh or wire support system. For crawlspaces specifically, a system of vapor barriers is recommended. The bare ground should be covered with a barrier as well as applied to the cavities before the insulation is installed (facing the warm side of the subfloor)
UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation is essentially a textile product and is therefore different to cut than traditional insulating products. The best way to cut UltraTouch is with a non-motorized product called the Insul-Knife.
The Insul-Knife is available from Cepco Tool and can be purchased from Amazon.com as well as directly from Cepco Tool at www.cepcotool.com.
Bosch Foam Rubber Cutter
For motorized cutting, the Bosch Foam Rubber Cutter 1575A works extremely well. A circular saw works well also. A fine tooth blade should be used and the blade should be installed with the teeth facing opposite of normal cutting installations. This will minimize shredding and tearing of the material and give you a smooth, clean cut.
Hand-Held Grinding Tool
A hand-held grinding tool is an effective way to cut UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation. These tools come in a variety of sizes and some are even cordless. This tool spins at a very high RPM, so caution should be used at all times. Anytime you are working with a motorized tool, the proper protective measures should be followed including wearing safety glasses or other eyewear.
Full-Length Table Saw
The quickest and easiest way to cut UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation in full lengths is the use of a table saw. A table saw will allow you to easily cut the material and change widths accurately and quickly. A fine tooth blade should be used and should be installed in reverse of normal operation (the teeth should be at an opposite angle than if cutting wood). As with any power tool, caution should be taken and proper eye protection should be used.


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Yet another study showing that genetically modified foods cause sterility — this one in humans instead of just animals.
"Health and medical experts in New Zealand have called for a ban on soy-based infant formula after a recent mouse study suggested soy damages the reproductive tract and immune system. The US research, published in The Society for the Study of Reproduction, suggested that exposure to low levels of phytoestrogen during sensitive development stages of the female foetus through to puberty can [adversely] affect fertility in later years."
Read full article at Food Navigator.
[See Scientists warn of link between dangerous new pathogen and Monsanto's Roundup. Plant pathologist, Prof. Don Huber, urges USDA to rescind approval of genetically engineered alfalfa: "In layman's terms, it should be treated as an emergency." Associates spontaneous abortion in cattle with ingestion of GM feed. (Also see later pieces: Huber warns EU president of glyphosate danger to livestock and plants; Huber speaks out on glyphosate threat to agriculture.)]
Also see The Toxin So Dangerous It's Causing Catastrophic Birth Defects.