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Here's the deal: the Republicans really just want to go back to the status quo ante. No Obamacare, and periodically we'll hear "repeal and replace" – but the "replace" doesn't really seem to be much, just malpractice reform or the usual "buy insurance across state lines" (that is, to circumvent state-by-state coverage requirements). And, to be sure, there's no shortage of problems with Obamacare – everything from the peverse incentives of the employer mandate to the free rider issue of guaranteed issue to the mess of the subsidies and everything else that's been discussed to death.
But the status quo ante just isn't viable. Medical costs are escalating unsustainably. Employers are cutting their subsidies for employee health insurance, and moving to high-deductible plans. I've read – don't ask me to find a link now – that the stagnating salaries we're now experiencing are to a significant degree explained by the every-increasing amounts that employers are shelling out for their employees' healthcare. And, Obamacare or not, employers will be passing on an every-increasing share of the cost to their employees, or ceasing to provide it at all.
Periodically Republicans propose a tax credit approach -- $2500 for an individual or $5000 per family, for instance – which is a step in the right direction, at least, but it doesn't go far enough, since all individuals, and all families, don't have the same health insurance costs.
If I were czar, as my dad would say (does everyone's dad say that?): we'd move to a full-blown VoucherCare. Yea, the Dems used that term pejoratively, but it's really the best way forward: vouchers for all citizens, permanent residents, and individuals on temporary work visas of whatever kind. Vouchers vary by age and sex, and, initially, health status, and can be taken to any insurer, and are sufficient to buy a catastrophic-deductible insurance policy, with the whole thing funded by, inevitably, a bump in income tax (as part of a broader tax reform, ideally).
Insurers would compete on how low a deductible they can offer for the given voucher amount, or promote their level of customer service, or have differences in the size of the provider network. In a perfect world, the disconnection from the employer would enable hospital/doctor networks to develop a "staff-model HMO"-type product aimed at the local community in a way that isn't possible in the employer-based system, when the employer has to provide insurance suitable for all their employees in a given metropolitan area. I'm not a healthcare actuary, but I tend to think that a significant part of the solution to high healthcare costs has to be doctors, hospitals, and insurers working together as the standard model.
The policy would also cover only those treatments which have been proven to be effective, not those which are experimental or based on a doctor's hunch or unproven conventional wisdom, and certainly not treatments or pharmaceuticals based on politics. Individuals could buy riders to cover additional treatments, or to lower the deductible. And sliding-scale clinics could provide care for those who can't afford the out of pocket costs up to the deductible.
Is VoucherCare politically possible? I'd like to think it's got something for everyone: for Republicans, the free-market approach with relatively few regulations; for Democrats, the assurance that all Americans would have provision for their basic healthcare needs – not the routine treatments, but the sort of bills that land people in bankruptcy.
But I don't think Republicans really recognize that the current system isn't sustainable. And Democrats, if they've relinquished the "Medicare for All" single-payer vision (let's call it Medicaid for All and see how many people favor it), still want to keep the system tightly regulated, with the government spelling out coverage details. And no one wants to talk seriously about funding, instead playing the game that a few small hidden taxes will do the trick!
And that's as far as I get – since I am, in fact, not czar, and don't have the ear of any politician, I'm stuck with blogging.
But, really, say it with me now: VoucherCare!
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(1) You seem to be missing a fundamental -- As long as insurance is used to pay for routine costs, there is no user-incentive to try to minimize expenses. Or find the most and medically- AND cost-effective treatment.
I had two kids in braces which has drastically limited insurance coverage, went for the max tax-deductible health savings account of 5K. I found this to be a substantial way to minimize real-time impact of medical expenses on our household budget. It has since been reduced to 2.5K. It appears that US Gov. is moving away from the concept.
(2) If the US Gov. funds something, they naturally and ALWAYS want to put conditions on it. The conditions reflect politics. Frankly I don't think Fed Gov is capable of leaving out support for birth control and abortion and other causes du jour whenever the Dems have the helm.Jane: Serious question, are you actually an actuary? If so, maybe you can correct where I'm wrong:
I thought the whole concept of insurance is based on pooled risk, where unanticipated costs to a single individual from the insured activity might be unmanageable. I thought the cost of premiums is based on recovering the payout. If that's the case, how does insurance paying for same costs everybody incurs work?
I think of med-ins. premiums as containing 2 layers of cost, 1 for risk and 1 for care & feeding. Every care and feeding benefit boosts premium charge by the cost of care & feeding the insured individual.
Since the insurance company recoups its costs, it has little skin in keeping service costs low. Since the supplier can charge up to the limit the insurance company sets, they have no reason to keep costs low.
RECENT EXPERIENCE: I'm tired of paying the high cost for glasses at my optometrist. A national chain adverts glasses can be had for about $160 for two pair of no-line bifocals (fine print, IF YOU DON"T HAVE INSURANCE). If you have insurance, the cost is generally more than $300 for one pair, most of which is paid by insurance (all but about 10%). I am not convinced that the company loses on the $160 deal; if they did, I don't think they'd offer it. But hey, since I only pay them $30, who cares? Well...premiums...Can't quite figure the system out; I'm not sure how to register a name. I'm both unknowns (& probably others; don't be disappointed that I'm a whole bunch of commenters).
If we all have the same expense, say an annual $150 medical exam, don't we all pay a $150 add on to the insurance premium? If so, what's the point of adding admin costs instead of paying it directly (like using a medical savings acct)?- P MikeJuly 20, 2013 at 8:43 PM
Love comments! And the nice thing about this small blog is that I rarely get spam so don't need to moderate the comments.
I've set the comments up to allow anonymous users -- but I'd love it if you "signed" your comments (as some of my readers have done) just so you have an identity of sorts.


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Introduction: Dickens, Science and the Victorian Literary Imagination
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In this introduction to the Dickens and Science issue of 19, Holly Furneaux and Ben Winyard consider the relationship between Dickens's writing, science and the Victorian literary imagination. Dickens's response to scientific ideas was very often at the heart of his cherished ideal that literature should show 'the romantic side of familiar things', illuminating the wonder, even magic, of everyday phenomena for people of all classes, and affectively uniting them by relieving a shared thirst for imaginative succour.
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Since I have about 40 plumeria growing indoors under grow lights this year, the spider mites have been a real problem. It's hard watching for mites on all of the plants. From your experience, what is the very best pesticide to use on these dang things? Insecticidal soap seemed to work last year, but this year, it doesn't seem to work that well. Right now I'm using Malathion, and that works OK, but I still see new mites every day. Help! |
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- Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on Mon, Nov 15, 10 at 8:32
Hopefully others will comment. I have never used these, but apparently, the very best products are those specific to mites and used in the plant production industry: Avid, Floramite, Akari, and others. BUT, many of these are for professional use only and require safety precautions. I doubt very much they should be used INDOORS. Also, they are very pricey but apparently go a long way. Hopefully Karyn will comment. It is also beneficial to lower the room temp to around 50 to 55 degrees at night. I have very few mite issues in my cool garage (but other issues like black tip!), but more in my home. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Miticides
- Posted by karyn1 MD 7 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 7:37
I just hate using pesticides but have resorted to chemical controls for Broad Mites. For spider mites a good washing and keeping the humidity up should take care of them but if you want to use a pesticide I'd recommend Forbid or Floramite. Both are excellent at controlling spider mites and are pretty much mite specific. They contain an ovacide so only one application is usually necessary. They also have the ability to travel thru the tissue so only one side of the foliage need be sprayed. The only negative is their price. Both are fairly expensive but IMHO they are worth the cost. |
- Posted by tropicalzone7 7 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 21:45
I sprayed my plumerias with neem oil and SO FAR they havent had any pests. But they are in a humid and slightly cool room (55% humidity on average with an average temperature in the upper 60s) and also havent been inside for long. Also, when spraying with neem oil watch for burning leaves under full sun (and possibly grow lights too). Good luck! |
- Posted by arctictropical Z4 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 23:38
Thanks everyone. I bought some neem oil yesterday since that was what the local nursery had in stock. It looks like it should work, where it is an oil based pesticide. But man does it stink! |
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I have two young stevia plants (Richter's Crazy Sweet) that are about 12" tall. Can I start new plants from small cuttings? My son is diabetic and controlling it with diet and exercise, but it's difficult for him as he refuses to use "chemical" sweetners. (can't say I blame him)
Any info you can share on expanding my stevia crop would be most appreciated. cora |
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Just root some cuttings. That is what my husband's aunt does.- Good luck. |
Hi Mine was in a pot sitting in the bathtub where I grow tomatoes. Has sprouted in several places on it's own.. Should be very easy to start cuttings. I use it primarily for sweetening tea and since I drink tea by the gallon need a lot more of it lol. Think I'll let it take the entire tub and move the toms elsewhere. Have you found an easy way to process the leaves. Have tried fresh brewing along with the tea but takes WAY to many leaves. Maybe chopping and drying?? Seems very easy to grow,no temp,bug or disease problems at all. I actually think I like the taste to even cane sugar and it certainly is stronger gary |
I've not processed a single leaf so far. My two little plants seem to be healthy and growing, but I've hesitated to start using them, I guess for fear of defoliating them! But I think today I will take a couple of cuttings and cross my fingers. When I tasted a leaf the other day, it was amazingly sweet with no green or bitter after taste. In fact, the sweet taste lingered for about thirty minutes. I think I will try just mashing a leaf or two in the bottom of the glass before pouring in the tea - we drink it by the gallon, too. As for processing - Dry the leaves carefully then crush to a powder?? I'm an artist, not a chemist, LOL! |
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It's true I rarely use it, it's only there for the occasional spice blend recipe. I know it's not fresh; I'm sure it's the "new jar" I got when we remodeled the kitchen 5 years ago! But the garlic powder is fine, why does the onion powder become a rock? I'd be willing to buy a new jar if someone could tell me how to keep it soft enough to measure. |
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I just threw away a jar two nights ago!! I wanted to dust some on some croutons I was baking from the last of my pumpernickel loaf. I even jabbed at it with a toothpick through the top, but only succeeded in breaking the toothpick. Grace |
- Posted by canarybird (My Page) on Thu, Nov 20, 08 at 18:44
I have the same problem so I don't buy it very often. I take off the plastic grate from the top and poke it hard with a small sharp knife (or a clean screwdriver !!) to loosen it up but I could never figure out how to stop it from getting hard in the first place. SharonCb |
Switch to garlic powder....no0 one will know. Linda C |
- Posted by readinglady (My Page) on Thu, Nov 20, 08 at 19:13
The garlic powder may have a free-flow agent in the jar while the onion powder doesn't. Free-flow agents are food-safe dessicants designed to absorb moisture and prevent clumping. If you look at the ingredients on a box of Morton's salt you'll see what I mean. Carol |
I recycle "silica pillows" (aka moisture absorber, dessicant packs) from bottles of supplements and stick them the jars that don't have the free-flowing agent in them. SPIKE seems to be the worst for me. -Grainlady |
Cool Idea grainlady! I would have never thought of that. I was thinking some dry rice like they do with the salt shakers in a lot of places. David |
That's a wonderful idea, I actually have saved lots of them since Alice Medrich told me to to store with meringues! I think I'll go buy a new jar just to see if it works. And Linda most recipes want both onion and garlic powder. I think doubling the garlic might be overkill. |
I do the same as Grainlady. I keep the moisture absorbers from vitamins, supplements, etc. I use them with a lot of the spices I order online. They're pretty helpful. |
In the "old" days, it was always suggested to put in raw rice to absorb moisture. Sometimes could even see it in the salt shakers in restaurants. Wonder if that would work for on. powder. My garl. powder clumps, too. arline |
It's just one more reason to use fresh onion and fresh garlic. Those are basic to so much cooking. The powders seem a poor substitute. For efficiency in prep work, maybe keep a few days supply chopped and stored in the fridge. Jim |
- Posted by coconut-nj (My Page) on Thu, Nov 20, 08 at 22:32
I've used the silica packs too, but.... the main reason that happens is because we tend to shake the ingredient into/over a steamy hot pot. That's where it picks up the moisture from. If you take the shaker top off and use a spoon to dish it out into the pot, you'll find your onion powder stays soft. Or just pour it into your palm and put in pot. |
- Posted by vacuumfreak (My Page) on Thu, Nov 20, 08 at 22:43
David... I came on here to say I had an aunt that used to put rice in the salt and I wondered if that would work for this too. You beat me to it! I just ran to the kitchen (what other forum would have is members running to the kitchen at almost 11 pm to read their bottle of onion powder?) to see if mine had any ingredients to "make free flowing". The onion powder and garlic do not, but the lemon pepper does. Mine never gets hard, though I've had other spices that have and I've had to dig around with a knife to get it loose. |
The problem with using fresh in the spice blends is that you then have a product that needs freezing, or refrigeration if you make more than you need for the one recipe. I never use the powders in regular cooking so they aren't getting damp and steamy over a pot! |
I never use onion powder so am not familiar with the problem. I do keep onion flakes and they never clump. Perhaps you could sub with these or pulverize them as you need them. I use the dry onion when I'm in a hurry or just run out of onions which happens often no matter how much I buy. The silica packets also sound like an excellent solution. |
- Posted by rachelellen (My Page) on Sat, Nov 22, 08 at 9:38
Once your onion powder has turned into an onion rock, you can whack it with a hammer or cleaver and then put the chunks into a spice grinder or mini food processor to be able to use it. Jim, I tend to prefer fresh as well, but, there are things for which the dried onion or garlic powder are preferable. For example, if I am making a last minute salad dressing, fresh onion or garlic can be too "hot". I also prefer them for dry rubs, in preparation for the barbecue or rotisserie. |
Wacking it is exactly what it needs, the problem is getting it out of the jar! I never use a knife, don't want to ruin or break the point on a paring knife. I usually use a screwdriver, believe it or not. It's narrow enough to fit in the jar and thick enough not to bend or break. Once I get some out it usually pulverises with no problem. Onion flakes could also be a good idea. |
- Posted by SueintheDR (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 12 at 14:04
My onion powder hardens the same as everyone (almost) else's. But my garlic powder doesn't - because I keep it in the freezer. Works like a champ. But it doesn't work for onion powder. And the funny thing is that the expiration date on my latest bottle of onion powder is 2 years from now. |
If anyone still wants to know, you can add a dried bean or two to the shaker. Or so I hear. I have the same problem and had checked around. |
- Posted by publickman (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 12 at 17:54
If you combine it with dried parsley or chive (or some other dried herb of your choice), it will cling to the herb and be less likely to form a hard clump. I only use it when I make Cajun seasoning, and once it is mixed with the herbs in that, it does not get hard. Lars. |
I don't have onion powder but I bought some shallot salt from Penzey's and returned it when it turned to stone. The next one did the same thing. Finally, I gave up. \ Annie |
- Posted by arkansas_girl (My Page) on Fri, Sep 21, 12 at 18:39
I was reading through these and was thinking "mine never hardens" then I saw a post by coconut that said that most people shake it above a pot of steaming food and then I realized why mine does not get hard, I don't do that! I just take a spoon and spoon it out and I'm usually standing over the counter. Try that, see if that keeps the onion powder from hardening. |
I use quite a bit of onion powder. Enough to run out of it. Now, when I need some, I just grind some dehydrated onion flakes in the mortar & pestle. The flakes grind really easily. One less container to store by not buying more. Onion powder is nice in seasoned flour when you dredge meats...that & refried beans are my main two uses for it. |
I saw this thread and thought Granjan was back for a moment. |
When my onion powder clumps up, I don't throw it away. I poke at the container with something sharp and throw those broken pieces in my next batch of soup, they disolve. |
- Posted by janicedallas (My Page) on Thu, Jan 3, 13 at 14:16
Has anyone tried the 'cover opening with a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds or more'? My chili powder is clumped and I'm fairly certain I shook out some over a steaming pot. |
Lindac, unfortunatley, I WOULD notice the difference if garlic powder was used instead of onion powder, as I am allergic to garlic. I bought new onion powder from the bulk food store a few months ago, in a plastic lidded container,and it was hard the second time I tried to use it, after having used a spoon, not shaking it over the pot. I don't know how to fix it. Tami |
Just put a teaspoon of raw rice in each shaker. The rice helps absorb the moisture. I have recently seen this tip posted in one of the sites. |
I know when I lived in Hawaii the rice trick was used to keep things flowing - sugar, salt, etc. |
I just tried microwaving as janicedallas and other websites suggest. After 30-60 seconds, It did soften the garlic "rock" enough to get it out of the jar. What came out looked like garlic paste, but much thicker and goey. So I microwaved the paste for a couple minutes more. Big mistake. Kitchen now filled with overwhelming garlic smell and bowl with past is smoking. Well not quite burnt, but some vapors coming off that are so strong I can't breathe in the kitchen. So beware. I'll try the rice trick when I get a fresh batch and try to remember to report back. Or I've been saving those little silica gel packets, knowing I'll have a use for them someday. Now if I can find them... BTW, I have the hardening problem with both powder and salt versions of both garlic and onion. I don't think I hold the jars over steaming sauces, and while some spices are over the stove, these aren't. so I suspect normal humidity sneaks into the jars, even though I keep the lids tight. They are used jars (I buy spices in bulk, and ounce or so at a time). Maybe I'll try some kind of jar with a really good seal--maybe a canning jar & lid? Or one of those containers for coffee that sucks the air out. One last note. I've tried grinding the garlic/onion "rocks" in a blender. It's messy but it works--I get a nice powder. But within a short time it is rock again. I even tried warming the ground powder gently to drive out any moisture--it still hardens. |
- Posted by arkansas_girl (My Page) on Fri, Feb 7, 14 at 22:36
Every time I use my onion powder, I always think about this thread...HA! It is NEVER hard. I'm not sure why. I keep it in the cabinet in it's original packaging and I don't ever shake it over a pot of hot steamy food. |
- Posted by publickman (My Page) on Sat, Feb 8, 14 at 3:42
I have started using onion powder when making bread and have found it a good way to use up a container before it can get hard. I tried using fresh onion in bread, and that did not work very well until I pureed the fresh onion in water, but I find the onion powder a more convenient (and totally acceptable) way of getting onion flavor into bread. I also like to sprinkle onion powder onto cracker dough before I bake it. My problem with powders now is tomato powder, and I found a tomato powder mixed with salt that does not get hard, but I really would prefer it without salt. Lars |
We have this problem with garlic SALT. (Garlic powder and onion powder usually don't have this problem because I use them up quickly. Not so, with garlic salt.) Hubby takes an ice pick and pokes at it until it powders-up again. Next time I get a silica pack, I'll give it a try. Thanks! Donna |
- Posted by RyseRyse_2004 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 10, 14 at 16:09
I keep it in the freezer along with Tones gravy powder. We don't have air conditioning and everything in the summer suffers if I don't take care of stuff. |
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This is Home, Part 23 - General Lee, the clay statue of the surrender, Spencer switches sides, Victor Rice, surprise cousin
General Lee
I was fascinated by General Lee. The famous Southern General Robert E. Lee in the Civil War. I asked Uncle Doc one time if he had been the right age to go, which side would he have fought on. He said he thought General Lee was an honorable, upstanding man and he admired him. He also said that Missouri had good people fighting on both sides. He said he would have fought on the side of the North. He said all the states were part of a union, and without the states staying together they could be defeated by a foreign power.
The clay statue of the surrender
I admired General Lee so much that I made the scene where General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House in Virginia to General Grant. I drew in the background inside of a box -- the courthouse, trees, etc. Then I made General Lee riding up on Traveler, his horse, out of clay. General Lee was very detailed -- his beard, his face, his horse, his uniform, his gun, and his hand holding the reins. In those days, we didn't know about the kind of clay my children and grandchildren used. This was made of clay -- a type of soil.
I think there may have been a dog or two in the scene, also.
The art teacher thought it was really good. There was some sort of contest she wanted to enter it in. She thought it had an excellent chance of winning, she said, if she could just get it there. She said the roads were really bad and her car was sliding around a lot -- that it might break on the way. She left it up to me what to do. I decided to let her take it. I couldn't keep it forever.
Next time I saw her, she told me she was sorry, but General Lee didn't make it. The roads were too bad.
Spencer switches sides
Katie Jane (my double cousin) told me a funny -- as in odd -- thing when David and I were back there in 1997. She said our grandfather, Spencer P. Rice, was in the Southern Army, but that near the end of the war, he joined the Northern Army. He wanted to protect his family and keep his home from being destroyed. His crops and animals, also.
Victor Rice, surprise cousin
Maybe the Civil War was why Victor Rice and I didn't know each other when we both rode the bus from below Darksville to Huntsville High School. I had people asking me if he was my brother.
Finally, he came over to me and said, "Is your name Maudie Rice? I keep getting asked if you are my little sister." We decided to ask our families that night. We found out we were cousins. This is all I was told by Mom. We didn't really become friends, although we continued to ride the same bus together for two years, until he graduated. We always smiled and spoke. Martha (my friend) thought Victor was cute. He was tall with brown hair and blue eyes. Actually, all the older Rices I saw had blue eyes. Uncle Doc would correct me. He said he had green eyes. Dr. Rice may have had brown. If so, he was the only one.
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Granisetron transdermal patches are used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Granisetron is in a class of medications called 5HT3 inhibitors. It works by stopping the release of a certain natural substance (serotonin) from the stomach and intestine and by preventing it from acting on the part of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting.
Transdermal granisetron comes as a patch to apply to the skin. It is usually applied 24 to 48 hours before chemotherapy begins. The patch should be left in place for at least 24 hours after chemotherapy is finished, but should not be worn continuously for longer than a total of 7 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Apply transdermal granisetron exactly as directed. Do not apply more patches or apply the patches more often than prescribed by your doctor.
You should apply the granisetron patch to the outer area of your upper arm. Be sure that the skin in the area where you plan to apply the patch is clean, dry, and healthy. Do not apply the patch to skin that is red, dry or peeling, irritated, or oily. Also do not apply the patch to skin that you have recently shaved or treated with creams, powders, lotions, oils, or other skin products.
After you apply your granisetron patch, you should wear it all the time until you are scheduled to remove it. You may bathe or shower normally while you are wearing the patch, but you should not soak the patch in water for long periods of time. Avoid swimming, strenuous exercise, and using saunas or whirlpools while you are wearing the patch.
If your patch loosens before it is time to remove it, you may apply medical adhesive tape or surgical bandages around the edges of the patch to keep it in place. Do not cover the entire patch with bandages or tape, and do not wrap bandages or tape all the way around your arm. Call your doctor if your patch comes more than half-way off or if it becomes damaged.
Take the foil pouch out of the carton. Tear open the foil pouch at the slit and and remove the patch. Each patch is stuck onto a thin plastic liner and a seperate rigid plastic film. Do not open the pouch in advance, because you must apply the patch as soon as you remove it from the pouch. Do not try to cut the patch into pieces.
Peel the thin plastic liner off of the printed side of the patch. Throw the liner away.
Bend the patch in the middle so that you can remove one piece of the plastic film from the sticky side of the patch. Be careful not to stick the patch to itself or to touch the sticky part of the patch with your fingers.
Hold the part of the patch that is still covered with the plastic film, and apply the sticky side to your skin.
Bend the patch back and remove the second piece of plastic film. Press the entire patch firmly in place and smooth it down with your fingers. Be sure to press firmly, especially around the edges.
Wash your hands right away.
When it is time to remove the patch, peel it off gently. Fold it in half so that it sticks to itself and throw it away in a garbage can that is out of the reach of children and pets. The patch cannot be reused.
If there is any sticky residue on your skin, wash it away gently with soap and water. Do not use alcohol or dissolving liquids such as nail polish remover.
Wash your hands after you handle the patch.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
Call your doctor if you forget to apply your patch at least 24 hours before you are scheduled to begin your chemotherapy.
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Transdermal granisetron may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
If someone applies too many granisetron patches, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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All "Jake" images are copyrights of Walt Disney. I'm sure they'll have their own stuff out soon, but until then, I'd like to think that old Walt would understand a parent trying to please their child.
To begin with, I downloaded the "Jake" image from Disney Jr. and made my own invitations. I used a free skull background, then put the Jake image in the header.


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The Highway Commission of the State of Washington is authorized to dispose of state lands under the control of the Highway Department which are no longer necessary for highway purposes to a county for the purpose of developing a park without monetary consideration provided the establishment of the park will be of sufficient benefit to the traveling public to justify such a non-monetary [[nonmonetary]]conveyance.
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Washington State Highway CommissionTransportation BuildingOlympia, Washington Cite as: AGO 51-53 No. 376
Attention: Mr. H. C. Higgins, Secretary
You stated in your recent letter that the State of Washington is the owner of certain property on Mercer Island purchased by the Highway Department for a maintenance site, which property is adjacent to Primary State Highway No. 2 and lies near the west approach to the East Channel Bridge. You further state that because of opposition by local residents to the establishment of this type of an operation in that locality, the property has never been developed as a maintenance site. King County now desires to secure title to this property to develop a public park. Based upon this factual situation, your question is whether the Washington State Highway Commission has the authority by law to dispose of this state owned property to King County for development as a public park without monetary consideration.
Our conclusion may be summarized as follows:
The Highway Commission of the State of Washington is authorized by section 1, chapter 146, Laws of 1945, RCW 47.12.070, to dispose of state lands under the [[Orig. Op. Page 2]] control of the Highway Department which are no longer necessary for highway purposes to a county for the purpose of developing a park without monetary consideration, provided the establishment of the park will be of sufficient benefit to the traveling public to justify such a non-monetary [[nonmonetary]]conveyance.
RCW 47.12.070, as derived from section 1, chapter 146, Laws of 1945, provides in part:
"If the director deems that any land is no longer required for state highway purposes and that it is in the public interest, he may negotiate for the sale of the land to a city or county of the state. He shall certify the agreement for the sale to the governor, with a description of the land and the terms of the sale, and the governor may execute and the secretary of state shall attest the deed and deliver it to the grantee. * * *"
It is further provided that if any moneys are received pursuant to the sale of said highway lands, said moneys will be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
Section 4, chapter 247, Laws of 1951, RCW 43.27.100, vests the former powers, authorities, functions and duties of the Director of Highways in the State Highway Commission.
Lands for highway purposes other than those donated or granted or transferred from a municipal subdivision or the United States government are purchased with motor vehicle funds.
This statutory authorization clothes the commission with broad discretionary powers in its negotiations for the sale of lands no longer required for highway purposes. We believe, however, that the term "negotiation" as used therein implies that it was not the intent of the legislature to authorize the commission to give away the subject lands without something in the way of consideration being returned to the motor vehicle fund. It would seem at the outset that if unused lands were given to a city or county for no monetary consideration it would constitute an unlawful diversion of motor vehicle funds, as such land is purchased from a definite fund provided by the motor vehicle users. However, if the establishment of the subject park will be of benefit to the motor vehicle [[Orig. Op. Page 3]] users in much the same way as roadside improvements, which may be constructed by the commission from motor vehicle funds pursuant to section 88, chapter 53, Laws of 1937, RCW 47.40.010, then in that event there would be consideration of an indirect nature returning to the motor vehicle users.
It is therefore our opinion that section 1, chapter 146, Laws of 1945,supra, authorizes the Highway Commission to convey the subject property for a consideration other than that of a monetary nature and that said section grants to the Commission substantial powers in their determination of such consideration, that in the instant case if in their opinion the highway users are to be benefited by the establishment of the subject park, which benefit will provide sufficient consideration for their entering into the transaction, then they may so convey to King County for such a use.
We would further suggest that the deed conveying the property include a reversionary clause whereby the land would revert to the State of Washington in the event the park is not established and maintained by King County.
Very truly yours,
SMITH TROYAttorney General
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Gritters and ploughs were out in force overnight on Wednesday in a bid to keep the area's drivers on the move as the wintry snap closed in.
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Campaigner says more young people will die if the government does not introduce Bexsero into the immunisation schedule immediately.
Huge turnout for Spectacular Burns Night Carnival in Dumfries
Alex Mackay from Dumfries says "life has been a living hell" since he came out as a transvestite
Brownhall Primary pupils in Dumfries launch their own "poo patrol" to combat dog mess outside their school
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THE campaign highlights that parents spending some fun quality time can benefit baby's health aswell as boosting energy levels and building a closer bond.
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Unofficial industrial action by Dumfries-based binmen left hundreds of wheelie bins unemptied
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World-class architecture and interior design firm dwp | design worldwide partnership created the interiors for all areas of the 3-bedroom show unit of the new luxury urban residential development, Quattro by Sansiri.
dwp drew inspiration for the design, as a starting point, from the artistry and aesthetics of the late, great fashion designer Alexander McQueen. To appeal to Sansiri's targeted bold and chic clientele, the design had to match the innovative style of this brand new premium urban living concept, in a prime central location, and result in something previously unseen before in Bangkok.
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All of the elements of the design conspire to provide a perfectly harmonized balance, between masculinity and femininity, the sleek and the sensual, contemporary and classicism, edgy and romantic, minimalist and lush, appeal and intrigue, and the functional with the luxurious. The client, Sansiri, requested a design, where inspiration for creativity came from the use of original and unique artwork.
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Okay, so you've decided on a white subway tile backsplash for your kitchen. Now comes the hard part: what color should you choose for a grout? White? Black? Grey? Lime Green?
It's not a choice to make lightly. Grout color can profoundly affect the look of your tile project. Depending on the color you choose, the exact same white subway tile can look classic and elegant or modern and graphic. Just look at the difference between the first subway tile backsplash above, and the second, below. Same tile but totally different effect.
So the big question is… how do you choose, with a vast array of grout choices? First, think about other aspects of your home, and the look you're going for. Grout colors that closely match the color of the tile will blend, lending to a seamless and timeless effect. Hence, the white grout used with the white tile above seems classic and doesn't make waves. On the other hand, going with a contrasting grout color (like the black grout used in the first photo) automatically feels edgier and punches up the graphic feeling. That's even more evident in the photo below:
Many people choose darker grouts, like grey or black, because they are less likely to show dirt and mold with time. Others, however, feel that dark grout looks dirty to begin with. Confused about your own feelings? Try placing several pieces of your tile on a piece of construction paper in the color of your choice. It's an easy way to get something of the effect of your color choice BEFORE you make the commitment.
Below are two different colored grouts used with the same grey tile. In the first, photo (Exhibit A) a blue grout creates a subtle contrast for a clean cut nautical look. It's the kind of thing that fits perfectly into the kitchen or bathroom of a Cape Cod beach house. But look what a difference a contrasting color can make! In Exhibit B, the same grey tile goes Scandinavian mod when used with a bright yellow grout. It's the kind of thing you expect to see in a New York loft.
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Exhibit B:
And if you want to go really mod, consider taking the leap into something like the bright red grout used with white tile trim below:
As you can see, the possibilities are endless. A grout color can suggest rustic country or sophisticated city. It can suggest timelessness, or trendiness. It can, indeed, make a statement. Here are a few other tips to keep in mind:
- White grout usually looks best with pure white tiles.
- If you're going to use a white or cream grout in any high-traffic area you should seal it, which will protect the color, discourage mold and mildew, and make for easier clean-up.
- Darker colored grout hides more dirt, though some people find the look itself dirty-looking.
- Dark grout isn't completely failsafe — it can fade from sunlight and harsh cleaners.
- Epoxy grout works better than sealer from keeping stains from penetrating grout. It works especially well on countertops, where there is a high-risk of stains.
- Use different grouts for different jobs. Unsanded grout is used for smaller grout joints such as natural stone joints. Sanded grout is used for normal and larger grout joints. Mexican tile or Saltillo has special grout for it's larger than normal grout joints.
- Areas where a tiled surface meets a perpendicular surface should be caulked and not grouted. You'll need to recaulk annually where the countertop meets the backsplash, for instance.
- Keep grout from the original installation in case of repair. Grout from a later batch might not match exactly.
- If you choose the wrong color, you're not necessarily out of luck. Grout can be restained, bleached and colored even after it has been applied.
Images: via casamacho, dyegrout.com
4 Comments so far to "Design Dilemma: Choosing A Grout Color"
mydivabydesign Says:
February 25th, 2010 at 12:25 pmThanks for the great ideas on how to use different grout colors with tile. Tile doesn't have to be boring and with all of the choices out there designers and decoratos can get even more creative!
Linda Paul Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 6:42 pmI like to use a grout color that is the least contrasting to the tile, white grout with white tile etc.
Choosing your grout colours « Our EM Renovation Experience Says:
June 23rd, 2011 at 10:55 am[...] I really dislike the contrast of black/dark grouting on white tiles and the reverse, white grouting for black/dark tiles so that made my grouting colour choices a whole lot easier (white on white and black on black). But for those who need some ideas, Homedesignfind has this great article on how to choose the grout colours: http://www.homedesignfind.com/.....out-color/ [...]
Kathy Says:
September 20th, 2011 at 11:44 pmHi there,
I have a dilemma. We will be remodeling our bathroom. We selected the same tile for the walls (12″ square) and floor (18″ square) and an accent glass tile mosaic for a 3-row strip around the shower walls and a 3-row strip in the backsplash. What are the rules for picking out the grout color for both the tile and glass accent tile? We wanted to blend in the floor and walls tiles but the glass mosaic tile looks great with a white grout (but we were not planning to put white grout on the rest of the regular tile). What do you suggest?


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The Elephant Party sent me a letter to let me know how important my commitment and support are "as we approach an election that will be a watershed moment in our nation's history." It seems like this must be the third, or is it the fourth, election in a row billed as a "watershed moment" so I have really gotten over being very impressed with the "historic" nature of our choices, which the letter goes on to inform me are "crucial" and involve "two very different visions for the future of our country."
Now we come to the bullet points, three of them, in which these crucial differences between the Republican's "vision" and that of the Democrats are to be laid out. I already know what I think the crucial differences are because the last time I checked, the Republican Party platform contained the following principles and goals with regard to abortion, destruction of embryos for research, and other life issues:
Promote adoption and abstinence, not abortion clinic referrals.
Human Life Amendment to the Constitution.
Ethical research – yes; embryo cells – no; cloning – no.
ABC for AIDS: Abstinence, Be faithful, Change behavior.
No assisted suicide.
In contrast, these are the statements of the Democrats on the some of the same issues:
We will defend the dignity of all Americans against those who would undermine it. Because we believe in the privacy and equality of women, we stand proudly for a woman's right to choose, consistent with Roe v. Wade, and regardless of her ability to pay. We stand firmly against Republican efforts to undermine that right. At the same time, we strongly support family planning and adoption incentives. Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare….
President Bush has rejected the calls from Nancy Reagan, Christopher Reeve and Americans across the land for assistance with embryonic stem cell research. We will reverse his wrongheaded policy. Stem cell therapy offers hope to more than 100 million Americans who have serious illnesses — from Alzheimer's to heart disease to juvenile diabetes to Parkinson's. We will pursue this research under the strictest ethical guidelines, but we will not walk away from the chance to save lives and reduce human suffering.
Where families are concerned the Republican Party platform offers the following outline:
Families are the cornerstone of our culture.
States should not recognize gay marriage from other states.
Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage.
While the Democrats have this to say:
We support full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of our nation and seek equal responsibilities, benefits, and protections for these families…. We repudiate President Bush's divisive effort to politicize the Constitution by pursuing a "Federal Marriage Amendment." Our goal is to bring Americans together, not drive them apart.
Given the virulence of the homosexual agenda being pursued in so many public schools, there is another element of the Republican platform I also consider to be very important:
Promote school choice and home-schooling.
None of these things were mentioned in the letter. Not one. There was not so much as a nod in the direction of life issues; there was not even a vague reference to "traditional values" or "family values." Of the three bullet points two were essentially about money:
It's a choice between keeping taxes low… and creating new jobs… or bigger government and higher taxes.
It's a choice between giving individuals more freedom to decide how best to spend their money, choose their own health care and retirement… or allowing [Washington] to make decisions for you.
The third was about winning the war on terror versus, in an unimaginative display of over-the-top rhetoric, "surrender[ing]" to our enemies.
Now don't get me wrong. I think money is important. I think having lower taxes matters, because of the way taxes impact families. Family-friendly tax policies in this country could go a long way toward enabling more mothers to stay home with their children. Having a strong economy with good jobs is something else that is important to families. After all, if the family — with its rich web of connections — is the cornerstone of our culture, then every other policy point should be given its justification and context in relation to the family — shouldn't it?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church clearly denotes this as an obligation of the civil authorites:
The family is the original cell of social life. It is the natural society in which husband and wife are called to give themselves in love and in the gift of life. Authority, stability, and a life of relationships within the family constitute the foundations for freedom, security, and fraternity within society….
The family should live in such a way that its members learn to care and take responsibility for the young, the old, the sick, the handicapped, and the poor. There are many families who are at times incapable of providing this help. It devolves then on other persons, other families, and, in a subsidiary way, society to provide for their needs: "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from the world."
The family must be helped and defended by appropriate social measures. Where families cannot fulfill their responsibilities, other social bodies have the duty of helping them and of supporting the institution of the family….
The importance of the family for the life and well-being of society entails a particular responsibility for society to support and strengthen marriage and the family. Civil authority should consider it a grave duty "to acknowledge the true nature of marriage and the family, to protect and foster them, to safeguard public morality, and promote domestic prosperity."
The political community has a duty to honor the family, to assist it, and to ensure… the protection of the stability of the marriage bond and the institution of the family… (CCC 2207-2211).
In light of this there are some aspects of the Republican Party platform that are questionable concerning families. Regarding immigration the platform says:
Only legal immigrants, through tightly controlled borders.
Amnesty encourages illegal immigration.
I certainly agree that we must secure our borders, but I want the integrity of the family ties of immigrants given priority and protection, whether they are here legally or illegally.
Regarding welfare and poverty the platform says:
Faith-based welfare grants equal with secular groups.
Move more welfare recipients off the welfare rolls.
Once again I wonder how the integrity of the family is here impacted. Faith-based groups often do a better job of encouraging marriage and family stability along with the morality that contributes to healthy families, so that is a plus. The Bush administration had some achievements in eliminating the government bias against allowing faith-based organizations to compete on a level playing field with secular ones in contracting to provide social services. Faith-based programs that have received funding include those for mentoring children of prisoners, drug treatment, prisoner re-entry, maternity group-homes, gang prevention as well as assisting the homeless. But public policy on aid to the poor has yet to embrace fully a pro-marriage and pro-family agenda that would put the necessary emphasis on fatherhood even though the need to do so has been evident for many years, as a small excerpt from this 2000 article demonstrates:
Part of the reason for the current focus on welfare-to-work strategies is that we know much more about promoting work than we do about helping couples to form and sustain healthy, mutually satisfying marriages. Moreover, marriage is something about which Americans are considerably ambivalent. Because fatherhood and marriage frequently touch upon difficult, painful, and highly personal decisions, policymakers have been reluctant to address them through public policy reforms. In addition, the awful specter of domestic violence has led some to conclude that marriage is a trap for women. Consequently, welfare reform efforts rarely have included policies to promote marriage. Instead, most efforts have proceeded with what many proponents concede is ultimately a secondary but attainable strategy: improving the way in which we help single parents in their struggle for self-sufficiency….
The problem is that strategies for promoting fatherhood and marriage are, to some extent, in conflict with those that seek to help single mothers achieve self-sufficiency through work. Indeed, a welfare system that helps single mothers become employed but ignores the need to promote fatherhood and marriage may serve only to enable unmarried women to rear children without the presence of the father. Yet, despite increasing public concern about the problems of out-of-wedlock childbearing and the absence of fathers, most welfare reform efforts to date have focused almost exclusively on moving unwed mothers into the paid labor force….
Although the public paid little attention to welfare reform's emphasis on unwed parenting, reversing the tide of fatherlessness was, indeed, a central concern of federal reform. In fact, the opening passages of the bill that established TANF addressed the need to promote marriage and responsible fatherhood. Federal legislators clearly felt that reforms should help to promote stable two-parent families. While few provisions in that law specifically addressed family structure, the bill did include a twenty-million-dollar bonus program for states that reduced out-of-wedlock births without increasing the number of abortions….
Today, the greatest single threat to the long-term well-being of our children and our communities is the increasing number of children being raised without a responsible, loving father. Our nation is known for its optimism and fondness for reforms that promise to make society safer, stronger, and richer. Yet all the social reforms we have attempted in the past, or may attempt in the future, will likely pale in comparison to the good that would come if we could turn back the tide of fatherlessness.
This is where one of the Catholic non-negotiable life issues comes in to play. Only an insanely schizoid society could pretend to be able to pursue strengthening marriage and promoting responsible (i.e. married) fatherhood while simultaneously flirting with "gay marriage," allowing homosexual adoption, and creating the civil fiction that homosexual relationships are the moral equivalent of heterosexual relationships.
Nevertheless, how to achieve immigration and welfare reform are matters about which Catholics may disagree. What I was looking for in this letter was some indication that at least one party in this country gets it when it comes to the life issues — the ones that are non-negotiable because they are based on the natural law knowable to everyone. So I carefully read this letter from the Republican National Committee only to end up shaking my head. Why did they send me this letter? Surely some cross-tabulation of databases would indicate that mine is a very pro-life household. Doesn't anyone at that party recognize that I am among the voters for whom the life issues are make it or break it? I know there are Republicans who are mere "fiscal conservatives" and who are not energized in the least by social issues, but I am not one of them and they weren't the ones who propelled Bush to two terms in the White House.
And what about the Supreme Court? Since that non-elected body has usurped legislative powers, the only way voters can affect its de facto legislating actions is through the election of the president who appoints them. In this letter there was not a single word from the RNC about the crying need for us to have people on the Supreme Court who can make sure that the Constitutional blessings of liberty are truly secured both for ourselves and our posterity — posterity who can enjoy no blessings at all from our country if they are killed while still in the womb. I remember that, before the 2004 election, getting judges on the court who might be inclined to end judicial usurpation of legislative functions and possibly overturn Roe v. Wade was a big selling point for the party. I remember, but maybe the Elephant has forgotten.


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LOUISVILLE, KY (April 28, 2014) –In the movies, the role of Batman has been a revolving door. Michael Keaton. Val Kilmer. George Clooney. Christian Bale.
Not so for Louisville Slugger's version of Bat Man – a position that represents the company to players in Major League Baseball® – which has been held by just five people over the past 130 years. That includes Chuck Schupp who retired last month after 35 seasons with baseball's top brand. Now, along comes James Sass, Louisville Slugger's newest Bat Man. He's prepared to leave his mark as the company's new Director of Professional Baseball Sales.
"I'll spend much of this baseball season on the road, visiting MLB clubhouses and batting practices to introduce players to our latest innovations in wood bats," Sass said. "We're making the hardest and best-performing bats in baseball. I can't wait to have players swing them."
Sass knows baseball bats better than anyone in the game. Yes, anyone. He played Division I college baseball at the University of Notre Dame, was a professional player in the Milwaukee Brewers organization and has been involved with Louisville Slugger bat innovations and product development for more than a dozen years. That means he's worked one-on-one developing and testing bats with professional players and top college programs.
Sass's experience and baseball knowledge are why baseball people like long-time Florida State head coach Mike Martin greatly admire and approve of Louisville Slugger's new Bat Man.
"I've been involved with Louisville Slugger for almost 20 years, and, as part of the Slugger family, I've come to know the staff very well," said Martin, a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame and the third all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I college baseball history.
"There's no better person than James Sass to fill the large shoes left by Chuck Schupp. As a top-level Division I college player and pro in the Brewers organization, James relates to today's ball players and communicates with them in a language they understand. He's comfortable in the clubhouse and around the batting cage. James has been involved with Louisville Slugger bat development for a long time, so he knows how every player differs and how to meet their individual needs. He's the right guy for the job."
Martin, who has had many players go on to great professional success, including 2012 National League MVP Buster Posey, is not alone in his praise for Sass.
"James understands the relationship between a player and his bat and how important that is to a hitter's success," said Stanford University head baseball coach Mark Marquess, a two-time College World Series champion and three-time NCAA coach of the year who recently reached his 1,500th career win. "He's a man of great character and integrity. A real straight shooter. And when it comes to service, James is always available to get you what you need, and fast."
Marquess says Sass is also great with young players.
"He's been dealing with them for many years as he's worked to develop innovations in bats for college players and their high-level summer wood-bat leagues. So James will be great with the up-and-comers in Major League Baseball and the veterans, too. And don't be surprised if he jumps in and takes BP with them. He can still swing it."
The confidence exuded in Sass by baseball greats like Martin and Marquess are the very reason Louisville Slugger leadership selected him to be the company's face to players in Major League Baseball.
"James is highly qualified and ready to step up to the plate for us in this very important role," says Louisville Slugger division president Bill Clark. "Besides playing at high levels, he already has relationships in Major League Baseball and has been a leader in marketing and product development at Louisville Slugger for more than 20 years. He's solid in every way."
Sass's predecessor Schupp is in complete agreement.
"James hits the ground running," Schupp says. "He played pro ball, so he fits right in with the players. All the equipment managers I developed relationships with over the years will feel comfortable with James because they'll quickly see that he knows product. I'm excited for James and am convinced he'll build on what we've achieved over 130 years and keep Louisville Slugger on top."
Sass is excited about his ongoing visits with Major League® clubs and face-to-face meetings with players and equipment managers about Louisville Slugger's unrivalled bat innovations.
"Our goal every day is to provide Major League players with the hardest and best-performing bats so they can succeed and help their teams," Sass says. "I'm humbled and honored for the opportunity to step into this role. And I'm eager to continue working with our product development and production teams to make Major League Baseball's very best and hardest bats so players can keep leaving their marks on the game with Louisville Slugger."
About Louisville Slugger Louisville Slugger® is the Official Bat of Major League Baseball® and the #1 Bat in MLB®. It is synonymous with America's pastime. Originating in 1884, Louisville Slugger bats have graced the hands of the greatest players in baseball, including stars of today. Known for helping create baseball history, now in its 130th baseball season, Louisville Slugger continues to innovate and provide players the products and confidence they need to make new history every day.
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Beauty Smarties Video: Michelle Creates a Galactic Eye!
Beauty Smarties Michelle teaches you how to create a galactic eye, perfect for a space or future themed party! It looks super intense but it's totally doable! Here are the steps:
1. Place tape under eye. This will help "trap" the shadow.
2. Paint triangle shape on lid with blue eyeshadow.3. Dab silver color on lids.
4. Remove tape.
5. Line top of the blue triangle with black liquid eyeliner (this step is optional and a bit tricky!)
6. Apply the craziest falsies you can find!
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Pornstars: Mr. Pete and Julia Ann
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My clematis vines are coming along nicely. I'm in Northern California and I have don't have flowers yet but the vines are covered in buds. The vines are really lush and green but yesterday I noticed a few of the upper leaves we're burnt black and shriveled up. It has been crazy windy here for the last week or so. Is it possible the wind and sun dried and burnt a few upper leaves. I'm planning on pinching them off and just keeping and eye on it. Last year was my first year growing clematis and I battled with earwigs but besides a few chewed leaves they did great. Any comments. |
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Arma3: Epoch Mod
Open world survival mod set in the year 2035, Just two years after the mass extinction of billions of people. Those that remain are left with remnants of a once technological society. Try to survive, build, or explore your way through the harsh dynamic environment.
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Features for Open Alpha 0.2.5.2
- Male and Female players.
- Custom: Hats, unisex vests, and Uniforms for females.
- Persistence: Location, Appearance, Inventory, Health, Custom Stats.
- Custom weapons; Rollins Rifle, 1911, Ruger, Multi Gun.
- Melee weapons: Hatchet, Sledge Hammer, Chainsaw
- Persistent tracking of vehicles position, color, direction, and inventory.
- Custom E-Bike, JetSki, Mini Helicopter "Mosquito".
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- Re-envisioned for Arma 3 PhysX. Persists exact position, direction, and angle.
- Persistent secure and insecure storage devices.
- Upgradeable locking doors.
- Barter based economy backed by a single crypto currency ¤ called "Krypto".
- Random encounters with several different types of antagonists.
- Interactive Player to Player trading menu.
- Persistent NPC Traders with randomly chosen home and a work locations.
- Trader cities with some extra protection.
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Guest post by Thom Moran
There was a pleasant surprise at the Izzy+ showroom at NEOCON this year. I happened to run into Joey Ruiter explaining his new office concepts to a group of visitors. The two projects, Arbor and Grotto, are variations on a theme. You could call them "office huts" perhaps, or maybe "work pods," but Izzy seems to have settled on "Nemo." Whatever you call them, the two projects provide semi-private zones within the open office environment. Although they might seem like variations on an already well worn theme, they have some really nice moments that set them apart.
Arbor, essentially two really tall, green sofas with a wood lattice sitting on top of them, forces people to duck as they enter. This mostly symbolic action is meant to provide a sense that you are entering into another space, even though visually you are still connected to the larger environment. Grotto, Arbor's cousin, provides a more enclosed space. The inside surfaces of the enclosure are lined with a tack area, allowing people to pin things up and personalize the space. Running through Grotto is a super long work table supported only at each end. This allows furniture to be positioned anywhere along its length creating several different zones which sponsors multiple activities happening at one table all at the same time.
Both projects offer a fresh take on the problem of the open office environment. More photos after the jump.