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I've searched the archives and have found lots of ganache threads, but not many about pouring ganache over SMBC.
I am making a chocolate cake that will be filled with dark chocolate whipped ganache and covered in dark chocolate SMBC. I would like to pour ganache over the entire cake to cover, but I have never done this before.
1. SMBC is firmest when refrigerated, but I understand that poured ganache and cold cakes don't marry well. What to do?
2. I like to fill/crumbcoat my cakes frozen, and then let them set up in the fridge overnight. I was planning on covering with ganache tomorrow morning (the cake is for tomorrow night). Is this ok?
3. How long do i have to let the ganache set up before returning the cake to the fridge to avoid a dull-looking cake (which I understand happens when the ganache is refrigerated too quickly after being poured)?
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Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
Black Lips press buttons, but get off scot-free (mostly)
In many cultures, Black Lips are considered unbecoming because they "tend to cast a sad reflection on one's shoddy lifestyle," according to the beauty and lifestyle magazine I Love India. Fittingly, then, few bands on the indie-rock radar are as notorious for troublemaking and excess as the Black Lips, a noisy, bluesy foursome from Atlanta.
First there's the band's name, which could be viewed in a not-so-friendly light, especially after a few drinks. There's also bassist Jared Swilley's drunken driving charge, which keeps the band from crossing the Canadian border legally.

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Where to Get Super Bowl XLIX Hotel Rooms in Phoenix
If January in NYC is the most wonderful time of the year due to low season low room rates, then Super Bowl, happening on February 1, is the most heinous time of the year, a time when down and out, dirty, disgusting hotels can charge triple their usual depressed rates as a way to gouge the super fans.
We saw it happen in New Jersey last year when a Best Western charged a $1,000 a night, as well as in New Orleans the year before when the average daily rate jumped nearly 130 percent to about $290 a night. The 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis may have actually been the worst as the expensive hotel options consisted almost entirely of low-budget brands. #theworst
Now, the rates are rising in Phoenix where the game will kick off at University of Phoenix Stadium. Like all other Super Bowls before, unless you are attending the Big Game as a guest of a big corporate sponsor, the options in Phoenix and neighboring Scottsdale are limited and expensive.
But we're choosing to remain positive here by rounding up the most reasonable options across the internet for the dates of January 30 to February 2.
Got a hotel room in Phoenix we should kno about? Send it to us!
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Hotel Rooms (And Parties) Still Plentiful for Super Bowl Weekend
Super Bowl Weekend is officially in session. And we kinda can't believe this but the W Hoboken still has rooms open this weekend. We found rooms on Expedia for $349 a night this weekend.
We just assumed all the good hotels in North Jersey would be totally booked up but this year's Super Bowl hotel situation has been way different from other years in that, well, there are a ton of hotels in NJ and NYC still open and still affordable. We are sure the discovery of white powder in hotels in NJ isn't helping with demand either.
Looking again at Expedia, you can find a reasonable hotel (under $300) in pretty much any part of Manhattan without two or three-day minimums.
And there are even more Game Day parties than we can keep up with. Like at the W Hoboken, the hotel will also be offering "Skyboxes", converted meeting room spaces, for people to watch the game. The price starts at $200 per person and runs from 6pm to 11pm with tailgate bites and an open bar. Oh and of course, a flatscreen to watch the game.
Here are more ways that hotels are celebrating the Super Bowl this weekend:
· Super Bowl Cocktails
· Big Game Parties at NYC Hotels
· Special Room Rates and Packages (read the comments for even more hotel offerings)
· Super Bowl Bed & Breakfast Packages in NJ
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Get into The Super Bowl Spirit with These Specially Created Cocktails
What's the Super Bowl without a few drinks? We're not talking a weak can of Bud, this year you can sip on a specially created Super Bowl themed cocktail from the following Manhattan hotels:
At JAZZ at KITANO at the Kitano New York house mixologist Pablo Villareal has created two special cocktails in honor of each of the teams:
Gridiron Margarita (Inspired by the Seahawks) $16. Pictured above.
2 oz. Don Julio Anejo Tequila
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 strawberries
1 red chili pepper
1 lime slice
Muddle strawberries, lime & chili with simple syrup. Add tequila and ice, shake. Serve in rocks glass on ice. Garnish with sliced strawberry and chili pepper.
Zone Blitz (For the Broncos) $16
2 oz Absolute Pepper Vodka
Top off with lemon lime soda
Splash of blue caracao for color
Orange garnish
Serve over crushed ice in a rocks glass.
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Super Bowl XLVIII: Where to Party at a Hotel for The Big Game
The Super Bowl is getting closer and if you've not scored tickets to the game (likely), you'll still be able to participate in all the festivities happening in NYC (even though the game is in New Jersey.) Hotel rooms are still plentiful but that's only half the part of the celebration. Here's a running list of where you can watch the Big Game from the comfort of a hotel.
We've divvied it up between private viewing parties and come one, come all parties. We'll be updating this list too so if you know of party to check out, send it to us. *
PRIVATE VIEWING PARTIES AT HOTELS: Real ballers will have their own private Game Day party in a hotel suite.
· Trump Soho: You can rent out one of the Trump Soho's eight penthouse suites for a killer private viewing party. The penthouses range from 1,600 to 2,300 square feet, including the premier Duplex Penthouse that features two 46-inch Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 10 televisions and the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A9 sound system. The suite can also be decked out in your team's colors and with catering provided by the hotel�s Executive Chef Desmond Lim. You can even get an autographed piece of memorabilia from one of the team�s players. Interested? Call 212.842.5500 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. The suite rates start at $4,000 but does not include decorations, catering or memorabilia.
· Mandarin Oriental NYC: You can choose to watch the game in either the hotel's signature Presidential or Oriental Suites, both of which have views of the city skyline. A fully-catered tailgate will be brought to your room with the "tastiest stadium snacks" done with a gourmet twist. Like nachos with braised short rib and white bean chili, Kobe Beef Sliders with avocado and jack cheese, and Coney Dogs with ale mustard and sauerkraut. Also included are an array of desserts, a Champion bucket of beers, and a bottle for Louis Roederer�s �Cristal� Champagne (at an additional cost.) Rates begin at $17,800 for the Oriental Suite and $23,800 for the Presidential Suite. The package is available Feb. 1-3, 2014 or Feb. 2-4, 2014 with a two night minimum stay.
· W New York Hotels: The W Times Square, W New York and W Downtown will be offering private Skyboxes for groups up to 25 on Super Bowl Sunday. For $350 per person (plus tax and tip), you'll get an exclusive W Skybox (converted meeting rooms), a projection screen with HD view of the game, a five-hour open bar and tailgate inspired bites. Go here for more info on how to book.
· Waldorf Astoria Tower Suites: Fan can book one of the 123 suites in the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria with leather recliners and sofas, big screens TVs and projectors, gourmet game day staples and an open bar of whiskeys, bourbons and craft beer. The hotel�s Towers Suite Specialists are ready to build your ideal Game Day viewing party. For availability and pricing, call a Suite Specialist at 212-872-1211.
☛ Sofitel New York: Looking for some game tickets, say, about 20 of them? The Sofitel has you covered. Their Ultimate Super Bowl Experience package includes 20 tickets to the game in Section 300 of MetLife Stadium, along with group transportation to and from the game, 10 luxury suites (double occupancy) for three nights, arriving Friday, Jan. 31 and departing Monday, Feb. 3rd with late check-out. The package also throws in breakfast for 20 daily at Gaby Brasserie Fran�aise and transportation to and from the airport. Taxes, fees and gratuities are all included. But it will set you and your friends back $100,000. Omg. Not sure if you love the Broncos or Seahawks that much. But if you do, call (212) 354-8844 for reservations.
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5 NYC Hotels That Are Still Open for Broncos and Seahawks Fans
Know of a hotel room open for Super Bowl? Tell us where right here.
Good news for Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks fans, Not only are your teams going to the Super Bowl, there's also plenty of hotel options in NYC should you pay out the nose for tickets decide to go to the game.
Unlike last year (New Orleans) and the year before (Indianapolis), there are plenty of reasonably priced hotels close to the celebratory action (namely, parties) still available. Alas, finding your way from your hotel room to the game in New Jersey, and back, could be a little crazy. Go here for the official recommendations for ticket holders.
But if you're not a ticket holder and you just want to crash the Super Bowl weekend parties, here are some hotel picks rom January 31-Feb 2nd*:
· King & Grove New York: Located in Midtown East near Grand Central and going for $280 a night. [Source: Expedia]
· NYLO New York: Newly opened, on the Upper West side (closer access to George Washington Bridge) and going for $339 a night. [Source: Expedia]
· Roger Smith: The hotel is offering rooms for $299 a night also with reimbursement for bus transportation to and from MetLife stadium. A two-night minimum is required for either Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday. Book using code SB2014. [Source: Roger Smith Hotel]
· NYC Kimpton Hotels: The Kimpton chain is promising hotel rooms and insider information. Rates start at $320 a night at 70 Park Avenue and up to $709 at the Muse in Times Square. Reservations are pre-paid and non-refundable and must include a three-night minimum stay. However, morning coffee is free.
·Best Western Plus President Hotel at Times Square: This is actually one of the most stylish Best Westerns out there in the heart of Times Square and of course, the WiFi is free. Rates are $299 a night.
*Oh and in case you're wondering about the Bud Light Hotel? That's actually cruise ship docked on the Hudson.
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If You're Up for a Trek, You Can Get a Good Rate at a B&B for The Super Bowl
If you have tickets to the Super Bowl but haven�t booked yet, all we can say is, yikes.
But, you might be in luck afterall. Since hotel rates are, in some cases, absolutely outrageous, a group of B&Bs are making a last-minute push for business.
Sixteen New Jersey inns (all part of the Preferred Inns of New Jersey Bed & Breakfast Association) are offering promotions via HuddleNJ that include breakfast and Wifi with rates between $150 and $300.
Since you can�t drive to the game, a major selling point is that they are located near NJ Transit stops. That said, many are a good hour and a half train ride from the stadium (which is reflected in the prices). You can see a complete list of the inns here. Some are taking their offerings a bit further with football themed food and drink, but you�ll have to check with each property individually when booking.
[Photo: Majestic Hotel]
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Are You Kidding? Best Western Sets Super Bowl Rates at $1,000 a Night
Logic would suggest that, as a notable event approaches, the excitement one feels for attending said event would increase.
The 2014 Super Bowl, however, keeps trending in the opposite direction.
When it was announced that the NFL's championship game, traditionally played in warm weather or in the comfy confines of a dome, would take place outside in North Jersey during the month of February, we scratched our heads. Then when our sister site Jaunted reported that the NFL had put a ban on tailgating for the Super Bowl -- meaning we wouldn't be able to get properly hydrated for the game -- we really dug into our scalp. Potential sub-zero temperatures and no pre-game cocktails? Hmm...
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Right Now Is Probably a Good Time To Book Your Super Bowl Hotel Room
Know of a hotel room open for Super Bowl? Tell us where right here.
Usually, when the Super Bowl comes to town it's a slam dunk, er, immediate first down for hotels in that city and its surrounding areas. The NFL needs at least two hotels for the championship teams while corporate sponsors gobble up hotel rooms elsewhere. But according to the Real Deal Blog, NYC hotels aren't getting quite the business boom they were hoping for.
Occupancy rates for the city in the days leading up to the Super Bowl on February 2nd is only at 20 percent. Hotels were hoping it would be about 50 percent. There was no reason or explanation given for the sluggish room sales but we have a few, off the top of our heads:
Perhaps it's because folks are still waiting to see if their team has a likely shot of getting into the Super Bowl. After all, the regular season just ended this week. Or maybe folks aren't as interested this year as the game will be held in New Jersey in February, one of the coldest months of the year. Lastly, maybe occupancy isn't skyrocketing because there are SO MANY HOTELS to choose from in the NJ/NYC area.
As for room rates, they are staying humble..for now which is a good thing if you are interested in going to the Super Bowl this year.
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The Hilton is Now Open at The Meadowlands (But Rooms Are Probably Sold-Out for Super Bowl)
The long-standing Sheraton near The Meadowlands Complex in New Jersey, where the Giants and Jets play, has turned into a Hilton Hotel, with some brand new rooms, a new lobby and hallways. (The remaining rooms and meeting space are scheduled to begin renovation later next year.)
Aside from a prime location near the Meadowlands and the MetLife Stadium, the hotel is just four miles from NYC and 15 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, making it an affordable alternative to Manhattan. But should you want to stay at this hotel sometime in early February, try again. The hotel is the host hotel of Super Bowl XLVIII which means rooms are probably sold-out.
And we say probably because there isn't an official Hilton site for the hotel right now. The existing Sheraton site is still up but when we tried to make a reservation for next week, no dice. Until the Hilton site comes online, you may want to call the hotel at (201) 896-0500 to book your stay. Who knows? Maybe you'll get lucky with a room for the Super Bowl.
[Photo: Sheraton Hotels]
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Super Bowl vs. Mardi Gras in NOLA
We've already talked about how good the Super Bowl was for hotels in the Big Easy, but will it be the biggest blessing of the year?
While the city used to judge the success of Mardi Gras by the amount of trash they cleaned up afterwards (seriously), they lean a little more on hotel performance these days. How does Mardi Gras stack up against the Big Game? New Orleans is still sorting through the hotel data from this year's Mardi Gras, but a look at the numbers from last year show one thing very clearly: The Super Bowl really was super.
A study that compared the peak days of each event showed that the Super Bowl drew much higher rates despite similar occupancy levels. High-end hotels had an average daily rate of $460 during the Super Bowl compared to an ADR of $265 for Mardi Gras 2012. The story was the same for "middle-class" properties -- $392/night for the Super Bowl and $273 for Mardi Gras. Those are pretty big rate gaps! It's also interesting to note that the "middle-class" hotels had a higher ADR than the high-end hotels for Mardi Gras. Guess that says something about the type of lodging visitors to Mardi Gras are seeking.
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The Super Bowl Really Was Super, At Least For Hotels
The Ravens are Super Bowl Champs, and the Beyonce-Destiny's Child reunion certainly got plenty of folks talking, but New Orleans hotels came out on top, too.
A few fast facts to brighten up your Monday: during the week of January 27th leading up to the Big Game, occupancy rose from 46.6% to 71.1%, and the average daily rate jumped 125.9% to $289.03, according to data from STR.
Meanwhile, the U.S. hotel industry as a whole benefited from the Super Bowl, with occupancy up 3.6%, and RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) increasing 9.8% to $57.06.
While it makes us sad that a city as great as New Orleans had an occupancy rate well below the national average prior to the Super Bowl, it just goes to show how important it is for cities to take advantage of major national events. Everyone wants to take a vacation, but they sometimes need a little push and motivation. Props to the hotels this year who pulled off Big Game parties and promotions (and boo to the hotel room scalpers like this guy hawking a room at the Wyndham Barrone Plaza for $3,000/night).
The next big sporting event for the hotel industry is baseball's spring training in Arizona and Florida, which starts next month. We've already mentioned one such promotion in our mancation story, and hopefully more will emerge as the date gets closer.
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The Seriously Last-Minute Super Bowl XLVII Hotel Guide
Even non-football fans have figured out SUPER BOWL XLVII is happening in New Orleans this weekend.
While the top hotel rooms sold out long, long ago, there's still a few ways to get in on the action in town.
Stalk the Teams at These Hotels: Conde Nast Traveler told us where the AFC and NFC champs are staying. The San Francisco 49ers will be shacking up at the New Orleans Marriott while the Baltimore Ravens are spending the night at the Hilton Riverside. There aren't any rooms available for you, of course, but there's nothing stopping you from hitting up the hotel's restaurants and bars to spy on some past and future gridiron greats.
Tailgate at the Hyatt: And by tailgate, we mean indulge in some specialty cocktails at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans including the Game Face drink available at the hotel's sports bar, Vitascope Hall.
Take a Chance on Craigslist: Now that we're just days away from the Big Game, folks in the Big Easy are getting desperate with their hotel room offerings. There are several available on Craigslist right now. You can peruse the options here.. As always, with Craigslist, USE CAUTION when buying a hotel room. Make them show you a confirmation email before you fork over any money.


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It's new to me anyway... I got one of those german police trade-ins that you see everywhere for about $300 - the sig sauer P6. I took it to the range today and it shot REALLY well. No feeding problems and very consistent on the target. The only thing: It is shooting just a little low. I noticed that the front sight is an 8 and the rear is a 7. Maybe the german before me was cock-eyed or something? I want to replace one of the sights to raise it back up and on bullseye. So, now the question: Does anyone know if there is a good tutorial online (with pics or video) on changing out the dovetail sig sights? And where is a good place to order them?
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I have 2 Sigs and I love them. I would love to get my hands on a 250 but their not on the state of Assachusetts approved firearms list. Check this out..http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/430601935/m/3031029731
I bought one yesterday. I won't pick it up for ten more days, so I don't know how accurately it will shoot yet.
I own a 220 .45 cal. and a 226 .40 cal. and love them both dearly.
I own a p226 equinox .40/.357SIG without the rail and it is the sweetest pistol i have ever shot in all my years of shooting! You might try SigSauerPro.com:Low Price SigARMs Handguns & Accessories for sights or just try to google whatever kind of sight u want and im sure it will show up. I get all my stuff from the local police supply, not to mention the 20rd magazine i just got for the .357 Tackdriver!!!


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Some of these acquisitions have been very strategically important while others haven't really been used too well. The real lesson to take away from this post is that you can grow exponentially through acquisition if you do the work to integrate and own the purchased company/products. We've made some acquisitions recently and are hard at work integrating. I hope to share them with you soon.


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Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic - page 3
Patient satisfaction surveys have been receiving an amplified amount of attention at hospitals and other types of healthcare facilities, especially since the results of these reviews now have a... Read More
7Mar 8, '13 by 1DreamerI have been saying the same thing for a few years now. I too have witnessed numerous times where the nurse who provides the most competent care but does not coddle the patient gets the most complaints. I have seen patient's and their families praise nurses and doctors who give inferior care just because they smile and give repeated scripted responses. Eventually insurance companies will implement this protocol so they too may cut payments. This in turn is going to drive up healthcare cost.
6Mar 9, '13 by jrwestQuote from ParkerBeanCurdRN,BSNThey won't change the staffing- they will just can the "low performers" and get new ones, since nurses are a dime a dozen....I too think it is a ploy to decrease reimbursement. I am interested in knowing how this will affect staffing ratios. If administrators see a correlation between staffing ratios and patient satisfaction, then maybe adequate staffing will become priority. Let's see...losing money because of poor patient satisfaction or decreasing the bottom line to add staff to make patients happy. Hmmmm. Let's be honest, hospitals are becoming Hilton Resorts. While I think it is nice to have a comfortable ambience, it sets expectations higher than what I feel can be delivered unless staffing changes are made.
What do you suppose will happen to the smaller hospitals that do not have the capital to renovate or pay fair salaries? -
17Mar 9, '13 by That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-BI see this more as a "Oh we know people hate the ER times, hate being sick and are demanding as hell" so therefore how can we save some money...Thats right lets ask them stupid questions and then say you have to score the best on all of them to get paid for it.
I wish I could pay less when my food takes too long to get to me
Or the waitress is rude
Or when the lines are long to get checked out at the grocery store
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4Mar 9, '13 by turnforthenurseRNQuote from Tina, RNThis has happened in other areas, too. We were basically told by management that it doesn't matter if a patient is somnolent, if they are due for their pain medicine or Xanax or whatever, you are to give it. Why? Because it's for "patient satisfaction." Screw your professional nursing judgement.What made me finally leave my per diem job (and acute care) for good? Last year, I received my first ever write up. The reason: A patient's family told my nurse manager that they felt I "wasn't in the room enough". I got a phone call from my manager, telling me about the family's complaints. Apparently, they were also angry that I wouldn't give the patient a tylenol. 1) He had no orders for tylenol, and I had documented that I tried repeatedly to contact the doctor. 2) The patient was extremely ill and in liver failure!! My nurse manager actually told me that it wouldn't have been a big deal to "slip him a tylenol" to keep them happy. I could not believe what I was hearing! Customer satisfaction at its finest!
7Mar 10, '13 by booncisThank you for the wonderful article and all of the thoughtful comments. All of the above has weighed on me quite heavily already and I'm only in my second of four semesters of school. It seems as though many of us are stuck between a rock and hard place. The hospital is promoting "customer service" as in a hotel atmosphere, professors are promoting "therapeutic communication & safety," third party payers are demanding "safety & efficiency," and patients are demanding everything. It seems as though it all boils down to the almighty dollar. What a sad situation when it comes to dealing with human lives - humans that could our mother, father, brother, sister, etc.
How can we as nurses be compassionate and effective nurses when we are constantly watching our backs because we're worried about being written up and we're run ragged? How can we be genuine and give of ourselves when we are told to give scripted replies? How can we ensure patient safety when we are short-staffed over over-loaded with patients?
I have never been a political person, but I feel so strongly about all of this, I am wondering, "How can I make a difference? Who can I talk to? How can I learn more? How can I be involved in the process?"
I listened to an exasperated nurse explain to my clinical instructor that she was frustrated with patient stay limitations imposed by the XYZ insurance company. When I heard this, I thought "Who at the insurance company is making these decisions? Who are they? How much are they paid? What are their credentials? What's the bottom line of that company? How much do the top dogs make who probably have MBAs and no medical background?" I then said, "I know what I'll do when I graduate! I need to go undercover at XYZ and find out what the heck is going on!!"
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0Mar 10, '13 by Ginger's MomEvery CMS measure has open comment before it becomes Rule. Anyone can comment, yet I would bet not one had posted a response on the CMS web site. AT insurance companies it is a medical director who is a physician making decisions.
2Mar 10, '13 by ImKosherGreat article, and I agree with you 100%. Too many times have I witnessed a client be given superb hospitality during the stay. We setch sodas, magazines, anything to try to keep the score high. We even goes far to say "Thank you for choosing _________, we hope that you will give us all 5's" Though, at discharge you find you now have an angry pt because they have been prescribed torodal rather than dilauded. Guess what we're getting on the cards.
Second note, our healthcare system has now set itself up for pt satisfaction that we will have to start saying "Welcome to the Hilton". It's a beast in the making. Thank you to the government. -
1Mar 10, '13 by jrwestQuote from ImKosherSecond note, our healthcare system has now set itself up for pt satisfaction that we will have to start saying "Welcome to the Hilton". It's a beast in the making. Thank you to the government.
too late - it's already started.
What I'd like to know is why are hospitals sooo stupid that they actually think they will get glowing scores even if we serve the pt trays on silver platters with a personal waiter?? This is a no win situation,and I can't wait to see the aftermath when hospitals will not be getting paid for any services. What , are they going to can everyone that has to do with pt care and perception? They won't be canning the docs; they'll be canning the nurses. Heck, they probably won't even can the ancilliary staff. Seriously, after a few months/years of not getting paid( because medicare will eek out of having to pay) how long do we think hospitals will hang around for this???
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SAN DIEGO, March 16, 2013 - Never mind the outcome of Saturday's fight between Timothy Bradley Jr. and Ruslan Provodnikov. It did more for the careers of both men than the record reflects.
Since you probably weren't watching, set your DVR now for the replay of the fight on HBO at 10:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m. or 11:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17. You'll thank me later.
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See our slideshow from the fight in the viewing window at the top.
Bradley and Provodnikov's showdown turned out to be a Fight of the Year contender witnessed by a fortunate audience of 2,000-plus at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. This was the kind of fight fans dream about. From start to finish it was an action-packed brawl in which both men teetered on the brink of being knocked out.
Bradley (30-0, 9 KOs) remained undefeated, surviving what seemed a sure second round stoppage and beating a vicious 12th-round knockdown just before the bell to win a unanimous decision by a razor thin margin over unheralded Ruslan Provodnikov (22-2, 15 KOs) of Russia.
Judges Marty Denkin and Jerry Cantu had the bout scored 114-113 for Bradley. Judge Raul Caiz Sr. gave it to Bradley 115-112. Numerous observers and boxing writers saw it as a draw; others called it for Provodnikov. Provodnikov thought he was robbed, reacting with disappointment when the results were announced.
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The stage was set for drama, with Bradley trying to resurrect his career after his controversial split decision win over Manny Pacquiao, and Provodnikov trying to prove himself and get a little revenge on behalf of trainer Freddie Roach and Pacquiao, who worked with Provodnikov as a sparring partner at the Wild Card Gym.
It seemed in the early moments to the shocked fans ringside that Provodnikov would be successful. He turned the fight into a fast and furious exchange of wicked shots. Bradley decided to play this game and he nearly lost it. What seemed a knockdown in the first round was ruled a slip by referee Pat Russell. Provodnikov had Bradley in huge trouble at the end of round two. It was sheer will that kept Bradley on his feet. Russell could have stopped the fight in the final seconds of the round without criticism, but he let the fighters finish.
Bradley's determination kept him upright in the fight until the end, into the final minute of the 12th round when he took a knee and somehow managed to finish the fight. Heart and superb conditioning served Bradley well, allowing him to recover, revert to boxing skills, rally and do damage to Provodnikov. He battered the Russian in the ninth round, and opened a cut over his eye, which got progressively worse through the fight.
Bradley should have won back a tremendous amount of respect from the fans for putting on this kind of a fan friendly fight, to his own detriment. But his victory came by way of the judges, which will be questioned, scrutinized, disputed and argued. The numbers are on Bradley's side. Bradley landed 347 of 1,000 punches, versus 218 of 676 for Provodnikov. Bradley landed more punches in every category.
Bradley's training and will got him through the fight where lesser fighters would have folded. Bradley seemed loopy during his post-fight interview, saying was nearly sure he had suffered a concussion during the second round beating by Provodnikov. "I think I've got a concussion, without a doubt I know I do…I'm dizzy right now," he said.
"I gave it everything I had," Bradley said. "Every ounce I had, I gave… The warrior instinct's going to come in, heart, determination will to win. Even though I got rocked, I still fight hard.'
Bradley said Provodnikov hit harder than Manny Pacquiao. "He's a warrior. He could beat any 140- or 147-pound fighter out there. He's the real deal."
The dismayed Provodnikov said after the fight, "You saw everything, everybody saw what I did in the ring. It's up to the judges, but I know what I did to prove myself. Everybody saw it, I did not feel his punches. I didn't feel his punches at all."
Fans got to enjoy an incredible effort of physical and mental fortitude. But these kind of fights can do long term damage to the athletes. Trainers Joel Diaz and Freddie Roach both considered pulling their athletes out at times during the fight to keep them from suffering permanent harm. Let's hope this doesn't turn out to be the case.
Both Bradley and Provodnikov deserve tremendous respect for their efforts tonight. There were no real losers here except on paper.
On the televised undercard, Jessie Vargas of Las Vegas via Mexico (22-0, 9 KOs) held off a determined Wale Omotoso (23-1, 19 KOs) of Nigeria. This fight ended up being more action packed than expected, a worthy lead-in to the main event. Vargas recovered from a knockdown in the second round to win a unanimous decision, but the judges had it scored a little too generously for Vargas. But as with the first fight, fans got to see the kind of action from both fighters they will welcome seeing again.
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When all the gritty mix ingredients are screened through insect screen, what do you do with each of the three kinds of dust? I've seen recommendations to use bark dust where peat would be used. Is it because bark is somehow better - or is it because it's already there? Peat is pretty cheap where I am, so if it's even a little better, I'd skip the bark. I've also seen advice to roll seeds in DE/Turface dust before planting, so that moisture is retained close to them and so they germinate easier. Any other gardening- or not related uses of these dusts? I only have indoor space. |
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I'm not sure if this will be helpful or not since you only have indoor space but... I've read about DE being used as a mechanical pesticide because the edges of the particles can cut through exoskeletons of insects. There are several threads on this throughout the forum (just do a quick search typing in 'diatomaceous earth'). Most look like they just put it in the soil. There are also a couple threads on the forum about using it as flea treatment for pets. But where I originally heard of it was here where the rinsings containing the dust were actually sprayed on plants to kill aphids, in this case. Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but the particle size for the 5:1:1 mix is dust to 3/8." So I think you could use the dust from your 1:1:1 gritty mix in the 5:1:1 mix if you use that in other container plants. |
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I am afraid if I use bark dust in the 511 mix, the mix will be too water-retentive because of the particles being too small. Although peat moss is not bigger, so maybe not. Meanwhile, I've played around with calcined DE (Napa Floor-Dry) fine particles that fell through 1/16 screen. It is VERY water-retentive. I moistened it a bit in a bowl, and it's been DAYS that it's been damp, even though I regularly mix it, so the dry top layer is mixed in with the wet inner layers. Does anybody use DE/turface particles under 1/16? |
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Lately, Virtua registered dietitian April Schetler, RD, has been fielding all sorts of questions about juicing. Maybe it's because she was quoted in a USA Today article this spring about the benefits and potential pitfalls of juicing, or maybe it's because juicing comes up so often in popular media these days. There are a lot of mixed messages circulating, but Schetler recommends that her clients carefully consider their sources. "I tell people to be aware of where they're getting their information," says Schetler. "Is it coming from a dietitian or a reputable health care provider, or is it coming from the manufacturer of a juicer or a television personality?
"You almost can't turn on the television or surf the web without being bombarded with assertions like 'eat this, don't eat that,' or 'this is the best food to help you lose weight,'" continues Schetler. "Juicing is receiving a lot of attention right now"--but you're going to want to get all the facts before jumping into the juice craze with both feet.
Here, Schetler helps us sort truth from fiction regarding four of the most common myths about juicing.
"The misconception is that juice is something of a magic bullet, and that if you drink it, regardless of what's in it or how much of it you drink, you're automatically going to lose weight," says Schetler. The truth is, yes, fruits and vegetables are good for you, but they do have calories. If you're juicing for weight loss, you need to figure those calories into your daily count, and not just add the juice to what you're already eating.
"If you typically eat a 2-300 calorie breakfast, for example, adding a 16-ounce glass of juice can easily bump that number up to 6-700 calories," says Schetler. "If you start adding a lot of juice to your existing diet, you can easily gain a half-pound to a pound a week."
Losing weight is about calories in versus calories burned. "If you want to lose weight while juicing, you're going to have to take something else away. Eat half of your usual lunch and have that big glass of juice on the side, or have a small glass in place of your regular afternoon snack."
"Just yesterday, I had a client tell me: 'I ate really bad this week, so I drank only juice this weekend to cleanse my system,'" reports Schetler. "But the problem with replacing food with juice altogether is – yes, you're getting vitamins and minerals, but you're missing out on fiber (unless you're consuming the pulp as well as the juice) and, most importantly, protein."
If you only drink juice for an extended period of time, your muscles have to start breaking down in order to supply the protein your body needs that it's not getting from food. "That's a very unhealthy process that you don't want to get started," says Schetler. "What's more, your hair and skin will suffer, and you'll begin to experience symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and irritability."
Finally, Schetler wants us to know that the human body actually has its own processes for detoxification in place. "Our bodies are very cool machines," she says. "We have natural detoxifying systems: the liver, kidneys and GI tract are great filters that naturally remove toxins from the body. We don't need to throw a whole lot of juice in there to do the job for us."
All juicers basically do the same job, Schetler points out. And, as is often the case with the hottest new piece of exercise equipment, "there's a good chance whatever juicer you buy will outlast your interest in juicing." All that said, juice is a healthy drink and having a juicer allows for all sorts of fresh, creative concoctions you can't get at the supermarket. When choosing a juicer, the primary consideration is to make sure it can handle the types of fruits and vegetables you'll want to include in your creations. "Some juicers, for example, might not be strong enough to juice hard vegetables, like carrots and beets, which many recipes call for," says Schetler.
Green juice gets it color from the addition of green vegetables, like kale, spinach, or parsley. Generally these vegetables are mixed with some fruit to sweeten the flavor. "It's fine to drink green juice if you like it, though I would never push it on someone who didn't enjoy it," says Schetler. "What's more, too much green juice can be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions. Too much vitamin K, for example, can be a problem for those who take blood thinners. And really, if you have any chronic medical condition, you'll want to talk to your doctor or dietitian before incorporating juice as a major part of your diet."
Other juice blends are also perfectly healthy and need not take on a green hue to be good for you. But something to keep in mind with all juicing, green or otherwise, is that it's never really as healthy as actually eating whole, raw fruit and vegetables – unless you eat the pulp and drink the juice. There are creative ways to do this says Schetler: "you can mix vegetable pulp into muffins or sweet bread, or add fruit pulp to your pancakes." But you'll have to work it back in somehow if you want to get the same, full benefit of eating your fruits and veggies.
Even if you don't eat the pulp, however, juicing is a good alternative for people who don't eat any fruits or vegetables at all – "at least you'd be taking a stab at your requirements for the day," says Schetler. And for those who come close (but are not quite) eating the 3-5 portions of vegetables and 2-3 portions of fruit recommended by the USDA, a glass of juice with the right ingredients can be a great supplement.
Bottom line: There's no reason not to try this healthy drink, as long as you do it with the right expectations and sound information at hand.
Virtua's registered dietitians assist individuals of all ages in making healthier choices by developing a food plan tailored to their needs. For more information or to make an appointment, call a Virtua Personal Health Navigator at 1-844-896-6367.
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Comp Plan changes favor electric cars
March 23, 2010
Officials could ease rules to allow more charging stations for electric vehicles in Issaquah, as the City Council considers the latest updates to the long-term growth blueprint. Read more
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Klahanie residents asked the City Council to reconsider a still-nascent proposal to redraw a key growth map, as Issaquah officials consider annual changes to the city growth plan. Read more
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City planners are working to streamline the process for homeowners who want to add solar panels or wind turbines to their homes.
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If you have any interest at all in helping to shape the future of the city of Issaquah, now is your chance — with only a short time commitment. Each year the city's Comprehensive Plan comes up for a mandated review. Issaquah has never taken the mandate lightly — the Comp Plan review is always interesting, relevant and pretty thorough. Read more
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February 16, 2009
Improvements to city parks will likely be considered when city officials weigh changes to the comprehensive plan, the document that lays out Issaquah's long-range growth plans.
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January 5, 2009
City officials are looking to fill several positions on its boards and commissions.
"Through its boards and commissions, the city relies on its citizens' passions, talent and experience to help positively shape this community," Autumn Monahan, the city's communications director, wrote in an e-mail. "Becoming a member is a great way to get involved in your local government while working on something that interests you."
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About AFib
AFib is a type of an irregular heartbeat.
When the heart is working normally, electrical signals sent to the heart cause blood to pump in a regular pattern. When you have AFib, the normal rhythm of your heart becomes irregular because of disorganized electrical signals, causing the upper chambers of your heart, called the atria, to beat chaotically. This restricts blood from being efficiently pumped from your heart. When your heart can't pump out blood effectively, the blood can sometimes pool in your heart and form a blood clot.
AFib can lead to serious medical complications, including stroke.
Who does AFib affect?
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 2.66 million Americans were living with AFib in 2010. It estimates the number of people living with AFib in America will rise to as many as 12 million by the year 2050.
Some risk factors for AFib include:
• Age: People older than 40 years have a one in four risk of developing it in their lifetime.
• Obesity: Obesity is associated with changes in the heart that are known predictors of AFib.
• Hypertension: Changes to the heart caused by hypertension can lead to AFib.
AFib and Stroke
By itself, AFib is generally not a life-threatening condition, but it can lead to serious medical complications.
- Nearly 350,000 hospitalizations every year are attributed to AFib.
- AFib can contribute to congestive heart failure and other serious heart conditions.
- Perhaps the most serious complication of AFib is stroke.
- Nearly one in every six strokes is caused by AFib.
- In fact, AFib patients are nearly five times more likely to suffer a stroke than those without the condition.
- AFib-related strokes are nearly twice as fatal and twice as disabling as non-AFib-related strokes.
A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to part of the brain is significantly reduced or blocked. Often, this results in the death of brain cells, which can lead to permanent damage or even death. The most common cause of stroke is a blood clot. AFib puts patients at an increased risk for stroke because blood may not be properly pumped out of the heart, which may cause it to pool and form a clot. This clot can then travel to the brain and block the flow of blood to part of the brain which can result in a stroke.
Reducing Your Stroke Risk
When it comes to treating AFib there are two primary treatment goals:
- Reducing the risk of blood clots and stroke
- Managing abnormal heart rate or rhythm
As a result, patients may need one or more medications to treat their AFib. Reducing stroke risk is an important part of treating AFib. To help reduce the risk of AFib-related stroke, healthcare providers may prescribe anticoagulants or antiplatelets, which are both blood thinners to help prevent blood clots from forming. There a different kinds of blood thinners. Some blood thinners require regular blood tests to monitor how the blood thinners are working. Others blood thinners do not. Patients should check with their physician to see which kind of blood thinners are best for them.
Abnormal heartbeats, another concern in treating AFib, may be treated with medications that affect the heart's rate (pacing) or rhythm (coordination), or a surgical procedure such as electrical cardioversion, catheter ablation or surgical intervention.
It's important for patients to talk with their healthcare providers about available AFib treatment options, including the new oral blood thinners, also called anticoagulants
Working together, only patients and their healthcare providers can determine the treatment plan that's right for them.
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Symptoms of AFib
AFib affects patients differently. Some patients report feeling symptoms while others may not experience any symptoms at all. People with AFib may still be at risk for stroke, even if they have no symptoms.
Common symptoms of AFib may include:
- Heart palpitations or racing heartbeat • Fluttering in the chest
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Weakness
- Faintness and fatigue
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Later this week, the World Bodypainting Festival begins in Austria, but last month a similar competition took place in the southern hills of China: Buffalo Painting. Located in Jiangcheng county, the annual International Buffalo Bodypainting competition coincides with the region's founding. This year marked the 60th anniversary for Jiangcheng, and a total of 48 water buffaloes got "dressed" for the occasion. [Read more…]
Art Structures In the Works To Revitalize Buffalo
As post-industrial areas struggle to keep up with the suburban strip mall societies, many are falling short and needing a miracle to revitalize their once booming economies. Try as they might to convince the people otherwise, introducing a Walmart is not the answer. Realizing this and wanting to bring vitality back to Buffalo, architect David Lagé organized a think-tank called Terrainsvagues. After throwing ideas back and forth, they came to a conclusion that met all of their needs- farming abilities above the contaminated soil, beautiful art structures to attract visitors, which will in turn begin to bring back and sustain small businesses in the area. By working with artists in the Department of Visual Studies at the University of Buffalo and urban farming organizations, plans are in the works to have large free-standing installations/ gardening structures by next Spring. [Read more…]
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Do you ever wonder what emotions lay within some of the most interesting wild animals? If you were to give human characteristics to a strong buffalo or to a fragile lamb, how would they be depicted? This collection, Until the Kingdom Comes by Simen Johan, shows another way to view nature that you most likely won't see in any National Geographic magazine. The mysterious life of the wild isn't something that everyone is subjected to… sure, you can go to a zoo to view caged animals, but it is difficult to stare into their eyes and really get a sense of what they are feeling. [Read more…]


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Police officials characterized the Monday incident as a hard landing.
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I have about 10 3 year old apple trees that have been showing a fungal disease problem, I think. This summer I noticed that the leaves looked dull and seemed thick and leathery, now some leaves are turning black around the edges and curling. Would it be a good idea to spray a fungicide before leaf fall? Also, If anyone can help me identify the problem I would appreciate your help. Thanks, Luke |
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I don't think that's a fungus, though pics would be helpful. The most common fungicide would be springtime sprays to control cedar apple rust. Which doesn't sound like what you are seeing. |
I will get a pix asap, thanks |
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Minor Release 3.0.4 – Level What?
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- Level cap has been raised to 250! 11 new gear sets have been introduced, including new Tier Gear.
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Album review
The Beautiful South - Golddiggas, Headnodders & Pholk Songs
Heaton and co's latest attempt at carrying on up the charts is on the back of these admittedly unusual takes on Newton-John and Travolta's "You're The One That I Want" or S Club's "Don't Stop Moving" (both rearranged as Tindersticks-lite doom ballads). We also get Lush's "Ciao!" and The Ramones' "Blitzkrieg Bop". So something to piss off just about everybody, then?
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Noteworthy is a feature blatantly ripped off from Trey Kerby and The Basketball Jones crew that catches you up on everything you need to know from the night before in the NHL.
Devils/Kings, Kings won 2-1 in OT
Series: 1-0 LA
Road warriors: The Kings ridiculous road record in the playoffs got even more ridiculouser (pretty sure that's a word): they're now 9-0 away from home in the playoffs (and yes, I had to italicize/boldicize/underline that number), taking their streak to 11-0 on the road including last season's two road victories. Crazy.
Depth helps: Hockey teams tend to dress 12 forwards (with a few exceptions) – the Kings usually do. With Colin Fraser scoring his first goal of playoffs (by the way, you gotta have that, Brodeur), all 12 have scored in playoffs this season.
Smelling salts: Smelling salts used to be used to revive an unconscious player. Somewhere along the line, players discovered the value of a quick dose of alertness and started inhaling a little before the drop of the puck. Ilya Kovalchuk shared his with Ryan Carter, who got a biiiit too close to it:
Beerability: Two guys that I think have a TON of beerability had a little pre-faceoff chat….
Can you imagine talking shit to a guy who's 245 pounds and has a beard that looks like it can't possibly be real? Talk about no fear.
Quick hits:
* Since the best-of-seven Finals format was introduced in 1939, the team who's won game one has won the series 76% of the time.
* That was the 24th overtime game of playoffs.
* New Jersey didn't get a shot in the second period for 14 minutes and 30 seconds. They only had five in the first, four in the second.
* Kings are 3-0 in overtime this year in playoffs – Devils are 3-2.
OT winner: I have no idea if Kopitar was trying to roof the OT winner and fanned, or if he saw that Brodeur's pad was up and went under it on purpose, but either way, here it is:
I'll break it down further tomorrow, but Travis Zajac's play just before the Doughty chip killed the Devils.
Stud D: People have Doughted Drew at times over the past couple years, but he looked great last night. Incidentally, he was the only King to be plus-two in LA's 2-1 win. (Only people to be minus two: Parise, Zajac, Zubrus.)
Almost there: If the Kings win one more playoff game on the road, they'll tie the all-time record for road wins in the playoffs.
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San Clemente Dam removal project begins
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Up north in the Carmel Valley an $84-million project to remove the San Clemente Dam is set to begin today. Built in 1921, the Dam that was designed to quench the thirst of the Monterey Penisula has grown old -- and potentially dangerous.
Inspectors have determined the Dam won't survive a major earthquake and could come crumbling down. For more on this we turn to Paul Rogers, environmental reporter for the San Jose Mercury News.


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Breast implants are made of an outer layer of silicone and an inner part which is filled either with saline (salt water) or silicone gel.
Other materials have been used in the past but saline and silicone have so far been shown to be effective and safe.
The outer layer is made of a material called silicone elastomer, a material similar to rubber. This reduces the risk of leakage.
Saline has the advantage of not causing any problems if it leaks out into the body. However, saline-filled implants don't have the natural feel of silicone-filled implants and give a less realistic reconstructed breast. They are more likely to leak or wrinkle than silicone implants and can make breast x-rays (mammograms) slightly more difficult to read.
Silicone implants are very commonly used in the UK.
These are bags of silicone gel enclosed in a thin silicone shell. They are designed to feel soft and flexible, like a natural breast, and there are many different types. They can be tear-drop shaped or round, textured or smooth on the surface, and filled with either soft liquid silicone or, a more solid (cohesive) silicone gel. These days, most surgeons use cohesive gel implants.
The silicone gel filling gives a more natural feel to the reconstructed breast than saline. If a silicone implant ruptures, you may need surgery to remove it.
Like saline, silicone implants can appear cloudy on x-rays, making mammograms slightly more difficult to read. It's possible to get a good mammogram of a breast containing an implant, but you need to tell the radiographer that you have an implant.
One problem that may occur with a breast implant is capsular contracture|. This is more likely if you smoke or develop an infection.
There have been concerns about possible health risks if silicone leaks from the implant. Over the years, silicone implants have developed and improved so that the risk of leakage has been greatly reduced. However, there will always be a very tiny amount of leakage, which is safe.
Silicone implants have been successfully used for many years for breast enlargement. In the past however, there were concerns that some women developed health problems as a result of having silicone implants. These problems included auto-immune illnesses (where the body has an inappropriate immune response to its own tissues) such as rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disease or even cancer. When this was looked into it was found that most problems were associated with liquid silicone injections, where the silicone was injected directly into the breast, and not to silicone implants. Silicone injections are now banned in the UK and the US.
A lot of research in different countries has been carried out to see whether silicone implants cause health problems. No link has been found between silicone implants and the development of cancer or auto-immune illnesses. In the UK, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of breast implants. The Department of Health (DH) set up an Independent Review Group in 1997 to review their safety.
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November 30, 2011 - December 2, 2011
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December 5-7, 2011
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Makes 12 to 16 servings
active time
50 minutes
total time
1 hour 20 minutes
- 6 bacon slices, finely chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 3/4 pound sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4 ears) or 1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) frozen corn kernels (not thawed)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (3 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
- Finely chopped fresh chives or scallions (optional)
- Paprika (optional)
Cook bacon in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper to pot and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
Add Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, broth, and water, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add corn and cream and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Remove pot from heat, then stir in cheese until melted. Season soup with salt and pepper and stir in bacon and basil. Garnish with fresh chives, scallions, or paprika (if desired).
Cooks' Notes:
Although any type of sharp Cheddar can be used, the orange-colored Cheddar will give you the best color for this soup.
Soup can be made 3 days ahead. Cool, uncovered, before chilling, covered. Reheat slowly over low heat, stirring, but be careful not to let it boil.
my notes
- Calories490
- Carbohydrates52 g (17%)
- Fat26 g (40%)
- Protein14 g (27%)
- Saturated Fat13 g (67%)
- Sodium666 mg (28%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber6 g (24%)
- Monounsaturated Fat8 g
- Cholesterol72 mg (24%)
recipe at a glance
type: Kid-Friendly, Soup/Stew
main ingredients: Cheese, Cheddar, Dairy, Corn, Milk/Cream, Potato


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Gibson on Samardzija: Shut up and pitch
JUN 02, 2013 11:34a ET
Samardzija exchanged words with D-backs pitcher Ian Kennedy and third base coach Matt Williams at different times in Arizona's 12-4 win, and Gibson was asked Sunday if he'd seen the interactions.
"It's part of the game," Gibson said. "Whatever. He didn't get the win, did he? Maybe the next time he should just shut the f--- up and pitch."
Samardzija apparently stared down Williams after the end of an inning Saturday and shouted "What are you looking at?" Williams responded, "I'm not looking at you," and said after the game he had not said anything to prompt Samardzija's comment.
Samardzija said something to Kennedy as well after Kennedy reacted to a high-and-tight pitch early in the game.
The D-backs came out on top, but Samardzija had been dominant most of the night. He allowed one run on three hits with 11 strikeouts before issuing two walks and a fielder's choice in the seventh inning and getting the hook.
Despite the critical comment, Gibson was complimentary of Samardzija, who has emerged as the Cubs' ace.
"He's throwing the ball really good this year," Gibson said. "I told (bench coach Alan Trammell) before the game I hope we can hang in there and get his pitch count up.
"He's got good stuff. His split is really good, his slider's good. He threw the way you're supposed to throw. Those two-seamers were disappearing."


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In Schleinzer's story, Michael (Michael Fuith) seems to be an ordinary insurance salesman living as a bachelor in his house in Vienna. What his family and colleagues don't know is that the stoic Michael has imprisoned a ten-year-old boy (David Rauchenberger) in his home and is treating him like a slave. Though Michael is somewhat antisocial and never invites anyone into his house, no one is curious about his private life. Meanwhile, the little boy grows increasingly angry and agitated about the psychological and sexual abuse. After Michael is given a promotion at work and seems happier about himself than ever, an incident with the boy leads to an unexpected conclusion to the ordeal.
Michael is at its best depicting how we never really know other people, even those closest to us. Schleinzer juxtaposes scenes between Michael and the boy with scenes between Michael and those in the outside world and the contrast is stark, chilling and, in the darkest way, somewhat humorous. Similarly, scenes of abuse are followed by scenes of religious piety. Thankfully, the story's worst moments of pedophilia are not shown, as they occur off-screen, though one must feel sympathy for the child actor, David Rauchenberger, having been pushed as far as he goes. In this one way, Schleinzer could be faulted for a kind of abuse himself. (Sadly, this treatment of child actors is nothing new.)
Schleinzer's technique (aided by cinematographer Gerald Kerkletz and a great sound-design team) uses detached, still takes to create his grotesque "family scrapbook," so it is best not to seek out character subjectivity or understanding. However, the lack of music, visual stylization or overt moralizing helps to make the scenes disturbingly convincing. Ultimately, it is the performances of the two leads that set the film apart as a memorable and significant work. Fuith and Rauchenberger might even be just too good—the film is that hard to watch at times.


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15 "So if You are going to deal thus with me, please kill me at once, if I have found favor in Your sight, and do not let me see my wretchedness." | 15 If this is how you are going to treat me, put me to death right now--if I have found favor in your eyes--and do not let me face my own ruin." |
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Lightning Reclaim Smolenak; Assign to Norfolk
Submitted by timothy on October 10, 2009 - 12:34The Tampa Bay Lightning have claimed prospect forward Radek Smolenak on waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks and have reassigned him to the Norfolk Admirals, it was announced today by Lightning Executive Vice President & General Manager Brian Lawton.
Smolenak, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound left wing from Prague, Czech Republic, skated in one regular season game with the Blackhawks and recorded five penalty minutes on Thursday in Detroit. Last season, Smolenak made his NHL debut by playing six games with the Lightning, recording an assist and 10 penalty minutes while averaging 8:20 in ice time. He made his NHL debut on December 2 at Philadelphia and recorded his first NHL point with an assist in that game.
Smolenak, 22, ranked third in goals, fifth in points and tied for fifth in assists with the Admirals last season. In 71 games with the Admirals he recorded 24 goals and 25 assists with 165 penalty minutes. In 147 career AHL games between the Admirals and Springfield Falcons, Smolenak has 39 goals and 37 assists with 281 penalty minutes. He also has appeared in 43 career ECHL games between Johnstown and Mississippi, scoring 15 goals and 20 assists with 35 penalty minutes.
Smolenak was originally drafted in the third round (73rd overall) by the Lightning in 2005. He appeared in 132 games with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League from 2004-06, scoring 74 goals and 70 assists with 167 penalty minutes.
The Admirals and Manchester Monarchs will square off again tonight at Scope.
Blackhawks Claim Smolenak Off Waivers
Submitted by timothy on September 25, 2009 - 14:57The official web site of the Chicago Blackhawks are reporting that the team has claimed Lightning prospect forward Radek Smolenak off waivers today. It was expected that the Lightning would be trimming their 40+ camp roster after Thursday night's preseason game in Winnipeg ahead of Friday night's exhibition scrimmage between the Bolts and Admirals at the Scope in Norfolk, VA. It is presumed that the Lightning placed Smolenak on waivers Thursday with the purposes of reassigning him to the Norfolk Admirals.
Lightning Deals Artyukhin to Anaheim
Submitted by timothy on August 13, 2009 - 13:55The Tampa Bay Lightning have dealt long-time project forward Evgeny Artyukhin to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for prospect forward Drew Miller and a 2010 3rd round pick.
"In acquiring Drew Miller today, we were able to add a character individual, a versatile player with good size and the ability to kill penalties," said Lawton upon making the announcement. "Drew finished the season nicely in Anaheim a year ago and he has played well for the Ducks in the postseason over his career. We'd like to thank Evgeny for his hard work in Tampa Bay and his diligence to improve as a player. We wish him all the best moving forward."
Miller, 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, has played in 53 NHL games in his career, all with the Ducks. He has recorded six goals and 15 points in those games. Miller made his NHL regular season debut on October 6, 2007 and netted his first NHL goal on October 17, 2007. He has played in 16 career Stanley Cup Playoff games with Anaheim, recording two goals and three points. He made his playoff debut in the 2007 NHL Playoffs, including Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals against Ottawa as Anaheim went on to win the Stanley Cup.
Lightning Dump Vrbata; Acquire Fedoruk and Hale
Submitted by timothy on July 21, 2009 - 15:32The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired left wing Todd Fedoruk and defenseman David Hale from the Phoenix Coyotes today in exchange for right wing Radim Vrbata, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced today.
"We are pleased to make a trade today that makes good sense for both teams," Lawton said upon making the announcement. "Lightning fans will be pleased to see we have added some size and toughness up front with Todd, while David helps us continue to add depth to our blue line. At the same time, Radim moves back to Phoenix where he has experienced some success in the past."
Helenius, Quick to Taste Playoff Action
Submitted by pete on April 7, 2009 - 13:36The Elmira Jackals of the ECHL have announced their playoff roster, and it includes two top Lightning prospects: goaltender Riku Helenius and defenseman Kevin Quick. Both players are slated to join Elmira at the conclusion of their AHL regular seasons with Norfolk. Helenius and Quick are eligible for the ECHL playoffs by virtue of having played in Augusta and Mississippi of the ECHL earlier this season.


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