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- Posted by StrongWindows (My Page) on Mon, Jul 8, 13 at 12:13
You can move the existing header up to butt against the top plate and that will gain you a couple inches. Going with a smaller 2x header should not be done without getting the header sized with a professional. I would check out replacing the existing header with an engineered beam. You would need to find out what size engineered beam will replace the header you now have. That may save you several inches in height. |
- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Mon, Jul 8, 13 at 13:04
THIS IS US YELLING AT YOU.....just kidding. Talk to an engineer. The only way is to either go down and take out some stucco or go up and do as Strong said to move that header. You can perhaps gain some more space by putting in an engineered or flitch beam in that current headers location. Either scenario will require interior demolition to expose the wall internals so be prepared for that eventuality if that is the case. |
and lvl could also be tripled up for even more strength if you have the room . a steel beam will give you the most clearance if needed. |
you could even remove the bottom top plate if no jack studs are used. |
Thank you all so much for your helpful responses. I checked with a structural engineer. He charges $750 for his services so that's out. I researched lvl, flitch beam and steel beams. My husband has a wire welder so he could put in a steel beam if necessary. A friend visited yesterday who used to be in the remodeling business. He's a perfectionist and does very nice work. He said that the standard requirement for a four foot opening is a 4 x 4. He thought that the builders must have put in the large header over our window because they happened to have a piece left over. He seemed pretty confident of his information but since you guys are the window experts, I'm a little hesitant to believe that a 4 x 4 would meet code. From what you guys said, I'm thinking that sandwiching a 1/2" steel plate between two pieces of wood would be a safer bet or maybe a 4 x 5" steel beam made of 1/4" steel? |
- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Tue, Jul 23, 13 at 19:17
+1 Buy the steel and make it a flitch beam. You will not have any issues after that. |
Thank you for your input, Windowswashington. It is much appreciated. We'll go with that plan. |
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On Wednesday, I had my parents 80 foot twin-trunked Pin Oak removed from their front yard. Back in the autumn of 2004, with the appreciated assistance of this forum I was able to identify an infection of bacterial leaf scorch growing within the tree. Through 2009 the infection's growth was pretty slow, but since 2010 it had progressed rapidly, and this year for the first time large sections of the crown failed to leaf out at all. So, based on diminishing landscape returns, I had it removed for my parents. I grew up with that tree, always admiring its form (two nearly identical twin trunks for 80 feet in the air) so I was never pleased with the prospects of its removal, but given nearly 10 years to mentally prepare for it, once it was obvious that large sections simply weren't coming back this year, the decision wasn't as hard as I had thought. Still, I'll miss that tree. Here are some images of the tree back before the infection had spread much in 2006, and then just last year for comparison. |
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- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Thu, May 15, 14 at 7:14
Sad. Pins seem more susceptible to BLS than other oaks, but that might just be because they are so commonly planted in urban areas, the stress of which can make BLS more likely. |
Yeah, that's unfortunate. Several similar specimens that I admired growing up are the reason I have one now. Are there other pin oaks in the area similarly affected? Pin oaks don't seem planted so much recently, but there are still quite a few older ones along the highway medians & I don't see any dying. Could be a regional thing and/or a result of local overplanting. |
There is nothing good about having to remove an old friend for whatever reason. Brings back a flood of memories. I have a somewhat similar experience that I have only hinted at on here. In 2011 my old home site, where my dad still lives was hit by a tornado. Botanical casualties included a very large American Elm that had been fending off Dutch Elm disease for a couple decades (but was slowly losing the batter). Many of great memory associated with that tree. From summer shade cooling my area of the house in very hot summer, to sitting under it and watching thunderstorms build in the afternoon, to my friends and I riding a zip line from half way up this tree down to another American Elm (that was also lost in the tornado and had been resisting DED, perhaps and offspring?). In hind site, while it was a hell of allot of fun, we are all very lucky to have never been hurt on that thing. Also lost was a Redbud I had planted when as a kid, and a VERY nice Water Oak that I had planted at about age 10 that had grown to about a 20" caliper trunk. Sad day botanically. This was much tempered by the numerous lost trees had laid down around my fathers and my sister's home, and nobody my family was injured. No matter the reason though, it is still a personal lose. That, most people can have compassion in some form due to own personal lose. Arktrees |
beng, to answer your question, there is a bottomland along a stream which runs behind their home which is prime habitat for Pin Oak... they grow naturally there. The closest tree I'm sure which had it was about two blocks down the road; that tree was removed a few years ago, but actually still struggles to return from the roots (the owner has allowed a little clump of sprouts to grow and remain). |
- Posted by ilovemytrees 5b/6a Western, NY (My Page) on Thu, May 15, 14 at 10:44
I'm so sorry you had to remove the tree. I bet you have a thousand memories associated with it.... Your parents have a lovely home, do you think they'll plant a new tree in that spot? |
Ilovemytrees, yes, but something smaller and more ornamental. I know its cliche, but maybe a flowering cherry or a japanese maple. Something that won't get gigantic and cost several thousand dollars to remove (not that they'd have to remove it since they'll probably be long dead before that need arose again). |
Oh, and thanks for the compliment Ilovemytrees, I planted the redbud, the hostas, and bought them that white fence ;) |
Might I suggest Acer triflorum. Ours has grown from 3' to about 12' in about 5-6 years, buds out early in spring with bright emerald green, then has great orange fall color, then winter has the exfoliating bark that catches the snow. Some claim the bark is not as nice as griseum, but we have both species, and IMHO it is just as nice, only different. Arktrees |
Sorry for you and your parents loss. I have 2 Pin oaks, I would feel bad if I lost them. |
Followup to beng's question: A drive around the area revealed probably 20 other Pins which are probably suffering BLS, based on the obvious die-back later in the infection stages. Of course, they can linger on for a while even with severe infection. |
I'm sorry for your loss. It was a beautiful tree in its heyday. |
Here's the stump. Best guess is that it germinated in the early 50s. I think its one tree despite the obvious bark inclusion which exists all the way down to just above the ground... maybe it was killed at the base and grew back? Anyway, interesting to see how growth radically slowed in the last few years. (not sure how well it'll show up here, though) |
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Ex-Gitmo detainee training Libyan rebels in Derna
A former Guantanamo detainee who spent nearly six years in detention at Cuba is training Libyan rebels in the city of Derna, according to The Wall Street Journal's Charles Levinson.
Sufyan Ben Qumu (whose name has also been transliterated as Sofiane Ibrahim Gammu) was transferred from US custody to Libya in 2007. Levinson reports that Qumu, who was imprisoned in Libya after his transfer from Guantanamo, was released by Qaddafi's regime as part of its reconciliation effort with Islamists in 2008. However, press reports from August 2010 indicate that he was released last year. [See LWJ report, Libya frees ex-Gitmo detainee.]
Declassified files produced at Guantanamo point to Qumu's multiple ties to al Qaeda and the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), a known al Qaeda affiliate. Qumu, according to The Wall Street Journal, is now "training many of [Derna's] rebel recruits."
Qumu serves as a rebel commander along with two other jihadists who also fought in Afghanistan. One of the two is Abdul Hakim al Hasadi, who was briefly detained by the US in late 2001 before being turned over to the Libyan government. Al Hasadi's role in the Libyan uprising has been widely reported and, according to The Wall Street Journal, he "oversees the recruitment, training and deployment of about 300 rebel fighters from" Derna.
Early in the uprising, Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi and members of his government claimed that al Hasadi was himself a former Guantanamo detainee and had established an Islamic emirate in Derna. While al Hasadi has set up a base of operations in Derna, he was not formerly held at Guantanamo. [See Threat Matrix Report, Libyan opposition leader wasn't held at Guantanamo.]
Qumu also serves alongside Salah al Barrani, who is "a former fighter" from the LIFG. Barrani is al Hasadi's "field commander on the front lines."
The extent of jihadist involvement is unclear
The news that Qumu is training Derna's rebels comes at a time when the extent of jihadist involvement in the Libyan uprising is being hotly debated in the US. Levinson reports that they are "a relatively small minority within the rebel cause," whose "discipline and fighting experience is badly needed by the rebels' ragtag army."
Still, the roles played by men such as Qumu, al Hasadi, and Barrani are likely to be an ongoing cause for Western concern. The city of Derna is a known stronghold for Islamist and jihadist extremists who long opposed Qaddafi's regime. And while the Derna rebels may be faithfully serving the rebellion's secular leadership today, it remains to be seen what their plans are for the near future.
Declassified memos produced at Guantanamo paint a troubling picture of the man who is training Derna's rebels.
Qumu served in the Libyan Army from 1979 until 1990, but his service was marred with trouble. He was "arrested and jailed multiple times for drug and alcohol offenses, going absent without leave and attempted rape." Qumu "was sentenced to four years in prison for drug trafficking," but escaped prison and "fled to Sudan in 1992," at which point he allegedly started serving al Qaeda.
In Sudan, Qumu was a truck driver for a company owned by Osama bin Laden, but his standing soon progressed. He was named to the military committee of the LIFG. In 1998, Qumu joined the Taliban's forces in Afghanistan, where he fought against the Northern Alliance.
Qumu continued to work with al Qaeda in Afghanistan as well. In memos prepared at Guantanamo, US officials alleged that he "received military training at Osama bin Laden's training camps in Afghanistan" and his "name and family information" were "listed on a document which contained details of al Qaeda operatives' families." The Gitmo files note that the document "is associated with a senior al Qaeda operative."
US officials at Gitmo also alleged that Qumu "met a senior al Qaeda facilitator between ten and twenty occasions." One of the al Qaeda-affiliated camps Qumu attended was the Khalden camp, which was run by Ibn Sheikh al Libi, a senior al Qaeda leader who died while in Libyan custody in 2009, and Abu Zubaydah, a senior al Qaeda facilitator who is currently detained at Gitmo. The Gitmo files do not specifically say if either of these two al Qaeda leaders met with Qumu, or if he repeatedly met some other "senior al Qaeda facilitator."
While in Kabul from August to November of 2001, Qumu worked for al Wafa, a charity that has been designated as an al Qaeda front by the US Treasury Department and United Nations. Sometime after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Qumu allegedly "met with al Qaeda operatives at a guest house in Kabul...to discuss the evacuation of women and children." He also allegedly delivered equipment to al Qaeda and Taliban forces fighting the Northern Alliance in Mazar e Sharif, Afghanistan in late 2001.
Qumu and Barrani "were on the front lines and couldn't be reached for comment," The Wall Street Journal reported. But al Hasadi did make himself available for an interview.
In previous interviews with Western publications, al Hasadi has practiced double-speak with respect to al Qaeda. Al Hasadi has, for example, condemned the Sept. 11 attacks while at the same time praising al Qaeda fighters in Iraq as "good Muslims, not terrorists." According to The New York Times, al Hasadi praises Osama bin Laden's "good points" even while trying to distance himself from al Qaeda.
And in an interview with Il Sole, an Italian publication, al Hasadi admitted that he fought against American-led forces in Afghanistan and also claimed to have sent more than two dozen Derna residents off to fight in Iraq.
But The Wall Street Journal found that "his discourse has become dramatically more pro-American." Al Hasadi claims: "Our view is starting to change of the U.S. If we hated the Americans 100%, today it is less than 50%. They have started to redeem themselves for their past mistakes by helping us to preserve the blood of our children."
Al Hasadi's rhetoric marks a stark contrast from his previous actions.
As for Qumu, the declassified Gitmo files note: "A foreign government considers the detainee a dangerous man with no qualms about committing terrorist acts. They believe he was one of the extremist commanders of the Afghan Arabs."


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Thinking about Disney strategy...
I had an epiphany about Disney today and thought I'd run it by you all and see what you think.
US and Disney are clearly locked in competition with each other (good for all of us). And I've sensed something like fear from the Disney lovers out there (of which I am one.) Lately, US's attractions seem bigger, faster, louder, more impressive. All of us Disneyphiles keep wondering "why isn't Disney responding?" Is Disney losing its touch? Then they do Fantasyland and I keep hearing, "yes, it's beautiful but where is the awesome ride? Where's something spectacular?...." Then today I was listening to a podcast about what FP+ and RFID will permit (e.g. personalized experiences *during* rides, etc.) and the immense amount of $$ Disney put into the FP+ system. Then it occurred to me - maybe Disney is pursuing an entirely different strategy. Let me preface this by saying that I'm 100% a Disney guy. I haven't been to US in probably 4 years and haven't seen HP, so my view might be dated, but IMHO Disney is just better (of course your mileage may vary, that's just my opinion). But when I think about *why* I like Disney more, frankly it has little to do with the spectacularness of the rides. I *love* a great ride, don't get me wrong, but for instance POC is a big favorite for me mostly because of its ambiance. I sort of don't care about the animatronics. I just like the atmosphere of the place. As I've returned to Disney more often, I find that I enjoy being in line as much as being on the ride! And most of Disney is kind of like that, for me at least. It's just being there. And then I thought - maybe *that* is precisely what they are focusing on. Fantasyland, personalized attractions with RFID, Avatarland (potentially very atmosphere oriented), etc. Disney focusing on the *experience of being at Disney* which might be another way of saying "create a place that feels special and unique" which might be another way of saying "magical" (as corny as that may sound). US, on the other hand, seems more focused on the latest and greatest ride technology. Nothing at all wrong with that (I thought Spiderman was awesome), but maybe a different strategy. Of course, I want both, but in a real world of limited resources, I think it's interesting to think about Disney putting something like $2 billion into Fantasyland and FP+ with no e-ticket ride to show for it as compared to HP at US with (what I'm told) is the best single ride in all of themeparkland. Disney, presumably, could make a ride rivaling or exceeding HP with $2b. But maybe that's not what they're trying to do. "The feeling of being in a unique place" is what makes Disney great to me and keeping and enhancing that feel must be crazy expensive, even when it doesn't produce a big ride. In short, does it make sense to view Disney's strategy as focusing on *experience* vs. US focusing on *entertainment*? This, of course, is vastly oversimplifying, but I was trying to figure out what seems to be the driving philosophical concept behind how and why certain things get done at US vs. Disney. Just some meandering thoughts.... |
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Pretty interesting thoughts and I think you might be on to something. I agree with you... One of the main reasons I love Disney is b/c I love being there. I specifically remember last week walking between Germany and Italy in World Showcase (in between beers of course lol) and I turned to everyone we were with and just said "This is just beautiful!"... Everyone was joking all week b/c 'beautiful' was the word of the trip every where we went and I think there is something to that. If you really 'stop and smell the roses' and take in the enviroment, you cant beat it! Listen I am in my late 20's and most of my friends would choose to go to Universal b/c they think Disney is for little kids.Once a lot of them saw my pics and facebook posts, 2 different groups of friends went the next week lol. Locally Disney has ramped up advertising 'whats new' at Disney World with more modern 'hip' music and I think is trying to extend an olive branch to this age group I am in, especially since a lot of us are begining to have families ourselves. Once this whole MyMagic+ thing kicks off and Disney starts getting the point across of what it is, I think it will blow some peoples minds. What Universal is doing is now forcing the hand of people who are traveling out of state. Instead of coming down to FL to do a week at Disney, Universal is basically making it so families will spend a few days at their parks due to the high level of appeal to their new attractions. They really have done a lot there and are continuing to do more. That company has really put an emphasis on their parks and I think in the next few years you might see Islands of Adventure really compete with Hollywood Studios in regards to park attendance. In 2010 and 2011 Hollywood Studios has 9.6 and 9.7 million visitors. Islands of Adventure had 5.9 million in 2010 and jumped to 7.6 million in 2011 due to Harry Potter. Do I think Universal or Islands of Adventure will over take a Disney theme park in attendance? No... But they are going to keep climbing the ladder and really make people feel forced to visit their parks instead of just going to Disney.
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Disney is marketing for everyone, from small children to teens, adults and older folks. The bottom line is Disney attendance figures have even now increased at higher rates then other companies, because of the long standing wide marketing plan. The thrill market will always be limited. Fantasyland is wonderful, themed as good if not better then potter. However its looking to impress the child, not the older kids and adult like potter does. It apples and oranges. I think they made a big mistake in not finishing it all at the same time and had the mine attraction done. However that mine train is not going to be a major, lose your tummy thrill ride, it is going to be a moderate thrill ride and themed to wow the younger to tween kids! I think Iger didn't understand parks he was looking at bottom line...........luckily for all of us and Disney Inc., he will be leaving soon. He dragged building out slowly, reduced maintenance and refits. However the last 2 years things are changing, maintenance has been upgraded, major refits being done, the redo of DTD and big plans coming down the track. In the west Car land and other attractions at CA is bring in crowds over the top, showing Disney has woken up. JMHO AKK Last edited by Tonka's Skipper; 05-17-2013 at 08:23 AM. |
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I totally agree!! I am not a big thrill ride person and even though I've enjoyed US, Disney is my pick of ANY theme park in the country. When explaining it to many people that lump Disney into the same category as US, Six flags and local amusement parks, I explain that it is much, much more than just rides.
Disney is actually telling a story in every attraction that they have - and I emphasize attraction.. These are NOT just rides. The parks themselves are beautiful in their landscaping and design. I can actually sit at a bench and relax and take in the scenary. Nothing else compares!! |
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I saw a blog post about this topic on another site yesterday. The way that guy put it was that because WDW is so big already you don't see or even realize what all the changes are. He mentioned new Fantasyland and how much they actually added or changed in the area but it doesn't seem as big as what Universal is doing because Magic Kingdom and WDW are already so BIG.
I agree with one of the previous posters that Universal gears their park towards the thrill seekers. In my family of 6 there are only 2 of us that would ride most of the rides at Universal, so Disney has been perfect for us and none of us are Harry Potter fans so we have no interest to see the new "large" attraction at Universal. One of the other things Disney has over Universal is the plethora of resorts. WDW is so much more than just the parks. People can go to WDW visit a resort by itself and experience a ton of Disney Magic without even going to a park. WDW is so big and there's so much more than just a park to go to for the day!
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Like the OP I am not a big US fan. I love Disney. It makes me happy to be there. The last time I was at US was Oct 2010. We went because DD is a huge HP fan. What a waste of our time. Luckily, she didn't feel that way. We waited in line for over an hour for a 5 minute wand show. Don't get me wrong. Everything looked great. However when you're not a thrill ride seeker there isn't much to do other than shop. I can buy their stuff online I don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get into their park. Most of my family couldn't wait to leave US that day. However, when we are at WDW before we've even left everyone says, "when are we coming back?" We've been back to WDW since that trip and have another one planned. Even my HP lover hasn't asked to go back to US.
I completely agree that it is about the atmosphere that Disney creates. They include you in their storytelling. Every time is a different experience. |
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I agree with you 100%. For me it's about being there seeing everything and taking it all in. My friends and family actually make fun of me, because once I'm on WDW property for vacation I don't like to leave for any reason until the vacation is over lol..... Even tho they spent 2B on fantasyland and fast pass + and don't have any big rides to show, that's ok because it's new stuff to explore... New hidden mickeys to find. And I can't wait for the fast pass+.... Thank for posting this
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I like this thread a lot and agree with you almost 100%. Fantasyland is not completely finished first of all the mine train is going to open next year. I think the mine train when its said and done will be an amazing ride whether its just a story telling ride or a faster ride. The mine train is supposed to have some new ride technology it self so well have to wait and see on that. I myself have never been a huge universal parks fan the movies ill watch and like but there parks I'm not a huge fan of. Disney parks enlighten me every time I go something is new and exciting every time. Disney parks tell an amazing story of there movies and make there lands flow. Universal doesn't flow as well as disney does. The new fast pass system is worth a ton of money and I think once its fully implemented and all the problems are worked out it will make disney 10x better that universal. Universal is spending more on rides but disney wants to enhance guest experience which is probably the most important part of a resort. I also think once Avatarland is done in 5 years or so that will include some amazing new ride technology and a new guest experience. I believe in the next few years DHS will get a major expansion as well so disney is still working on adding rides and what not but they are at the moment looking to enhance guest experience to make these future lands and park overhauls look and feel 100x better than anything universal has ever done.
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Disney always offers a wonderful experience that I'm always enthusiastic to return to. They do try very hard to keep things fresh year after year even for frequent visitors.
I do wish that things like Mine Train and Avatarland would open more quickly. I do wish that DHS expansion would happen sooner than later, but I'm confident that when these expansions do become available, they'll be excellent. Magic Kingdom operates on a 40 or 50 year plan. They are looking for attractions that can stand for generations. I can't speak the same about DAK or DHS, but I'm sure they are intending for any new builds to stand the test of time. |
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First off..... I'm not sure I agree with your initial assumption. Disney and Universal are not really in a true Competition with each other. A Competition indicates an attempt to constantly one-up each other and knock the other one down.... but I just don't see it. Disney is so much larger and has so much clout in the Orlando market, that Universal would be stupid to think it could 'Out-do' Disney. Disney could even be considered kinda stupid if it based it's plans simply on the goal of outdoing the little guy down the street.
That being said.... It's clear both company's are following their own plans on how to best increase their bottom line. The thing is, As the 2 biggest players in the Orlando market, improving their bottom line does not automatically equal taking that money out of the other's pocket. There is a much more symbiotic relationship between those two resorts than most die-hard Disney people.... or Die hard Universal people... may realize. All you have to do though is look at the boost the WDW resort got in it's attendence numbers after the WWoHP opened. Sure, The IOA park had their attendance numbers increase by a HUGE percentage, but they also had a much smaller starting number so of course they'll see a bigger percentage increase. Disney however also saw a decent size increase that cannot easily be attributed to anything they did around that time frame. It's literally a case of massive numbers of people coming to the Orlando area for Harry Potter... many of whome may not have come to the Orlando area otherwise, be it europeans who wanted to see Harry but could much easier experience Disney in Paris... or people from the states who thought of Disney as not their thing. Either way... they came to Florida for Harry Potter, and decided to go down the street and see the Disney parks while in town since it'd almost be stupid to not go while in the area. At Universal I see a couple major things going on with their current strategy. First off.... we Finally, once again.... See the Universal Orlando Resort under the control of a single Owner who sees the value in investing in the parks. As a result, They are pouring more money and resources into expanding the Universal Orlando Resort and providing new experiences there than we have seen since the property was expanded from a single park to the full Resort it is today. They are also once again increasing the Advertising about the resort ("Vacation Like You Mean It!") in order to capitilize on that investment and to remind people that the parks are there and worth visiting. The end result is a MUCH better resort than we had just 5 years ago, and one that is still improving. One that is also setting itself up to continue to be a bigger player. Disney.... It's much harder to see their priorities. In General, I'd say their strategy isn't so much to expand awareness, or bring new people to the resort... But to try and get more money out of those already visiting the park. From a build standpoint, You see Disney building more Restaurants and Gift Shops (or things to tie into gift shop sales). You also see them building more DVC which is easy, locked in, money. From an investment standpoint, You see them investing not in new attractions or physical structures... but in the MagicBand system which is part of an overall attempt to further lock people into the Disney Resort. This is part of the same strategy that started with the massive restaurant and resort buildout over 20 years ago (to get more of people's lodging and food $$'s).... and expanded to include Magic Express (To remove the need to rent a car... thereby further locking people into the Disney Resort)..... followed by the DDP (People less likely to venture off-property to eat if they've already paid for their meal on-property).... and now Magicbands the the Fastpass+ system (Designed to make casual guests even more invested in researching, planning, and spending their time onsite, and thereby reducing the temptation to go to other places in the Orlando area they may see advertising for in the airport/on the way to Disney/ TV/ etc). So Ultimately, Universal's Goal is to attract more people to their resort. Disney's is to squeeze more money out of those already visiting theirs. That being said.... For those who haven't visiting Universal recently.... I'd honestly say you should try and find the time to check it out within the next couple years. There has been a huge shift at the resort since Comcast completed their purchase, and Universal has truly upped their game. Demographics wise... I'd saw that there is a LARGE overlap between the target audience between Universal and Disney at this time. I will however give Disney the advantage for the smallest/youngest kids, as well as the older crowd and those who's conditions may limit them...physically or just mentally.... to the traditional, sedate, omnimover type of attractions. Universal get's it's traditional advantage for those who prefer the high-thrill type attractions..... But those those "mid-level" type experiences that most people can experience and enjoy, Both resorts offer plenty to experience. Quote:
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Living here in Orlando, Disney was VERY concerned when HP opened and the line to get into the HP area was so long it stretched out the park and into the City Walk area. Now Universal is expanding HP into the studios park and will connect the two via Hogwarts express. Universal will likely offer a ticket package that includes both parks so people can traverse the two HP lands, keeping them at the Universal parks longer. This MIGHT be the reason we have seen Disney open up the purse strings a bit more lately with all the IP acquisitions (Avatar, Marvel, Star Wars...). Of course, attendance at the Disney parks has been up (at least MK, not sure about the others), so they are doing something right. We enjoy going to Disney a lot, but as the kids are getting a bit older, they have now expressed interest in the Universal parks for the thrill rides offered. |
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I agree with the "atmosphere" vs "thrill" therory! We have not been to US in about 10 years. We always say this year we are going to go but when it comes down to it we as a family are not willing to give up a day at Disney! We travel from Michigan to vacation in Orlando. We have stayed for three weeks before and spent every day at Disney. We have never run out of things to see or do. When my oldest daughter was 18 she was afraid Disney would not be the same for her. She said when we walked in the park she felt the "Magic" right away. It was amazing She said it still gave her chills. The atmosphere of "Pure Disney" is felt when you walk onto the property! We could just sit on a bench all day at HS and watch the street shows. The little things they do.... really do put them over the top. That is our family opinion. Those little details are the things that have us coming back two or three times a year! Every time we go the last thing we do is see the light parade and the fireworks show at MK. Then we say good bye until the next trip. (We always have the next trip planned ) With that being said I am glad that there are choices in the area for everyone. Everyone has a different view on what they want out of their vacation. I would say whatever your choice Disney or Universal your are going to have a great time!
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For me though, the fact remains that I like US, on an 8 day vacation I'll probably spend a day and a half there. When I go to US, I ride the rides. I go from one ride to the next and nothing outside those attractions really has any draw for me. I can spend all day walking around a DW park without even getting ON an attraction. As I say, I agree with your assertion that "US and Disney are clearly locked in competition with each other." But I believe that competition is only for a day and a half of my vacation. For Disney Parks lovers, the other 5, 6 or 7 days aren't up for debate. |
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She loved the necklace.
I can not because it was a gif and I never looked at it or long.
love it but small
its very very very small and dainty. well made, but smaller than what i thought it would be.
Had to buy two.
Dainty necklace that gets tons of compliments. So nice I bought one for my friend also.
Love it!
I was looking for something simple, yet elegant - and the Heart and Arrow necklace was it!
I bought this as a gift for our flower girl who was turning 15. It arrived quickly and was very cute and feminine. It was definitely great quality and I am so happy we opted for the other blue box. My husband bought my engagement ring and other pieces from Blue Nile. Its a store we trust and value, plus all pieces have character and are beautifully made!
Light, sturdy, beautiful
This necklace is beautiful and when others said it was small I couldn't imagine what that meant because it is supposed to be small. The necklace is a bit smaller then I imagined however the size is perfect so don't fret about it. This is defiantly one of my new favorite pieces. It is light, sturdy, and appropriate for any outfit.
Sassy and cute!
Great price for an cute little necklace. A preteen or teen would love it. I wear it with my BN sliver hoops for very casual jeans and tee days.
Great for Valentine's
Very sweet and ideal for Valentines for my son's 16 year old girlfriend.
excellent buy
it is a very stunning necklace for the price with a BIG quality sticker attached to it
sorry but this necklace was returned, it was a little too small, the pictures def made it look bigger than what it was
Pretty good
This necklace looks just like the pictures. It's very delicate. The only problem I have with it is the weighting of the back clasp and the front heart and arrow; the back clasp needs to be lighter to prevent the heart and arrow from spinning. Other than that, it's great.
Very pretty. Bought it as a gift and going to get another one for myself!
Beautiful necklace!
I love it! It is small and subtle, but I have received countless compliments and prefer less bulky necklaces. It is such a unique item, and I love that I can adjust the length of it as well.
Unique and Dainty
Beautiful, quality piece. very dainty, which is what I was looking for. Something that can we worn all the time with anything!
My niece loved the necklace. So cute...
The piece is very delicate, beautiful, unique. I loved it!
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I love this sweet little necklace. It's very delicate and feminine. I've gotten many compliments and wear it often. The heart and arrow are pretty tiny but it is very pretty and would look nice layered with another delicate necklace.
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I love this necklace. I was looking for an 'everyday' piece, and this is perfect.
It is a really cute necklace. The heart and arrow are way smaller than I thought they would be. The chain is flimsy. Otherwise I like it.
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I bought this necklace for my teen daughter for Valentine's Day. I thought the necklace was well made and smoothly polished. It presents well. My 15 year-old loved the style and design. I usually don't choose anything for my daughter because she has her own sense of style but, this was a 'can't miss' style. She hasn't taken it off and it's been 2 weeks. It looks so delicate and goes with everything. I thought it was an excellent purchase.
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PUBLISHED: 06 Jul 2010 15:07:10 | UPDATED: 06 Jul 2010 15:07:10PRINT EDITION: 06 Jul 2010
The Tasmanian economy struggled through the May quarter, sliding more than five points on the MyState Financial Econmic Index.
The headline figure for Tasmania slipped 5.3 points to 53.6 between February and May, while the figure for the Tasmanian Economic Situation fell 6.6 points to 50.4 points, according to the index released on Tuesday.
MyState Ltd managing director John Gilbert said the fall was because of a combination of local, national and international issues.
"It was an uncertain environment, almost a perfect storm, at the time when we asked Tasmanians their perceptions of their economic situation and that of the state," Mr Gilbert said.
Deputy Premier Lara Giddings said the results of the survey did not come as a surprise, but better times were ahead.
"Since the previous survey we have seen an increase in interest rates, ongoing threats to the global economic recovery and an extended debate about a new mining tax," Ms Giddings said.
"It's not surprising that this survey is weaker than the last, considering it was taken during the period of political uncertainty following the March election and before the 2010-11 state budget.
"(But) Tasmania now has in place a government that provides stability and continued responsible economic management."
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Intel has its own chipsets for the Core 2, the already aging 975X chipset supports this baby with its Crossfire ready design as well as its mature architecture. P965, while it's supposed to be under the 975X in terms of features and performance, is the more attractive option with a cheaper price tag, support for DDR2-800 memory as well as the new ICH8 family of Southbridge, and with Crossfire dual graphics certification, it's no wonder Core 2 is making its way into so many desktops.
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Parmesan-Grits SouffleAlthough grits are usually served with lots of butter, they're lightened in this souffle with egg whites and flavored with Parmesan cheese. This dish is delicious served plain as a side dish or as an appetizer drizzled with vinaigrette and garnished with Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Mix the above ingredients together. Gulp it down just before your meal--or during.
As vegans, I'm sure we're all aware of the wonderful effects our diet has on our body. Unfortunately...one side effect for vegans is EXCESSIVE flatulence. Blech! If anyone's ever told you the fib that "eventually your body will get used to your diet, and [i]it[/i] will go away"--you've been duped!!
Maybe my body is just prone to foulness, but either way, this above remedy works wonders. Try it and see!
You can substitute crushed mint with sage or thyme.
hubby had an upset tummy and asked me to make that "one thing" i had made for him the last time he had an upset tummy. it seems to be working well
I was wondering why I had an inflate in the most stinkiest farts ever. I hope this works after meals too because I already ate (cabbage salad too, those farts SMELLLLLLLLLLLLLL!) but I want to try this anyways. ;)b
Does lime work the same as lemon??
a spoonful of sugar DOES help the medicine go down!
I added a teeny bit a honey and it slide down much more easily. i can't imagine that can make much diff to the effectiveness since there is usually a bit of sugar in ma belly anyhow. ;)
I have heard that vegetarians and vegans are prone to gas problems. I have found this to be especially true of most people that I know who fall into those categories.
I like to send simple at-home remedies to my friends for common ailments, so I am very excited to send this out and see if it works for anyone!
Get rid of flatulence? You talk like it's a curse! There's hours of fun you can find in lighting farts.
I made this and drank it out of desperacy after the fact- do you have to drink it BEFORE meals or will whenever work?
After reading all the nice comments I thought I might mention that we are talking about Sodium Bicarbonate
and it weighs in at a whopping 600mg of Sodium per 1/2 Teaspoon.
I just thought this might be worth mentioning as it would be something to consider in an overall diet regimen.
Personally, as a guy I don't worry about farting it's a part of life.
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Posted By: Selma O+Date: Monday, 25 October 1999, at 3:48 p.m.
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I have a brochure put out by Sally Fallon and colleagues that claims Soy is not good for you and that soy formulas are toxic for children. They claim that soy has high levels of phytic acid which reduces assimilation of Calcium, magnesium,copper, iron and zinc. Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic disorders. soy phytoestrogens(isoflavones) disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to PROMOTE breast cancer in women. Soy phytoestrogens are potent antithyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. In infants, soy consumption has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease. Soy foods increase body's requirement for vitamin D and B12. Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinolalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines. Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum toxic to nervous system and kidneys. Furthermore she claims that it is a myth that asians consume large amounts of soy--average consumption is 2 tsp/day used as a condiment not a replacement for animal protein. In japan it is said that japanese wives feed their husbands soy when they want to reduce his virility (unfaithful husbands!).
Does anyone want to rebut these claims? The more I read--the more confused I get!!!! For now I'm sticking to the animal proteins- I guess it's a good thing I'm type O-- but what about the type A's consuming large amounts of soy?
Any time the FDA actually advocates something---somethings got to be wrong with it....


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(Columbia CS-9755 / CK-9755, 1969) Reissued: (Columbia/Legacy CK 65113, 1997) |
Track Listing Credits: Released February 3, 1969. Produced by Bob Johnston. Engineered by David Diller, Tom May, Neil Wilburn. Recorded October - December 1968. Album Design: Institute for Better Vision. Photography: Mark Gottlieb, Mark/Glen Studios. "Lay Lady Lay" recorded in March 1969. Personnel: The Byrds v. 6.0 Roger McGuinn: vocals, guitar Clarence White: vocals, guitar John York: vocals, bass Gene Parsons: vocals, drums, guitar, 5-string banjo Singles from album sessions: "Bad Night at the Whiskey" / "Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man" Columbia 44746 Released January 7, 1969 "Lay Lady Lay" / "Old Blue" Columbia 44868 Released May 2, 1969 Ralph Emery: Not all Byrds fans may realize that Ralph Emery was and is revered in country music circles. For fifteen years, Emery had a popular nighttime radio show on WSM, Nashville's foremost radio station. The Byrds actually visited WSM and did Emery's radio show. Emery initially refused to play "You Ain't Going Nowhere," then played it, but made clear that he didn't think much of it. Later Emery moved to television, where he hosted several country music shows. The best known of these was Nashville Now, seen on WTBS, the Atlanta superstation aired across much of America. He was also a regular on The Nashville Network, a country cable station. Roger McGuinn actually appeared on Nashville Now at least once during the 1980s. Emery said something along the lines of "I'm told you once wrote a song about me." McGuinn confirmed that he had done so with Gram Parsons, at which point Emery asked, "Whatever happened to him?" and McGuinn answered that he had died many years ago. Thankfully Emery didn't make things worse by asking McGuinn to play the song, too. Since Emery is extremely knowledgeable about mainstream country music, this story may give foreign and younger readers an idea how unfamiliar the powers that be in Nashville are with Gram Parsons, notwithstanding his influence on so many country musicians by that time. "This Wheel's on Fire": Co-written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko, "This Wheel's on Fire" is another track from Dylan's 1967 sessions with the Band that were later released as The Basement Tapes (Columbia, 1975). The Band released their version in 1968 on Music from Big Pink (Capitol, 1968). The song was a British hit for Julie Driscoll and the Brian Auger Trinity in 1969. More recently, Siouxsie and the Banshees made the Top 20 in the UK with their cover of "This Wheel's on Fire," available on the album Through the Looking Glass (Geffen, 1987). Candy: The film version of Candy (1968) was directed by Christian Marquand, based on the 1958 cult novel of the same name by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg. It starred Ewa Aulin in the title role and Richard Burton, Charles Aznavour, James Coburn, Marlon Brando, Walter Matthau and Ringo Starr as the men she tempted. Terry Southern: Writer Terry Southern was the toast of Swinging London and Swinging Hollywood, and consorted with many of the film and rock stars from both cities. He was the author of the novels Candy and The Magic Christian, both of which were made into films with Ringo Starr and rock soundtracks. The latter novel was a favorite of Peter Sellers (who also starred in the film version), which led to Southern's work with Stanley Kubrick and Peter George on the screenplay of Dr. Strangelove (1964). Later screenwriter co-credits include The Loved One (1965), Barbarella (1968), and Easy Rider (1969). Southern recently provided the text for two rock-related books: A History of Virgin Records (1995) and The Early Stones (1993), a collection of photos by Michael Cooper. Southern taught creative writing at Columbia University until his death in October, 1995. "Lay Lady Lay": Dylan wrote "Lay Lady Lay" for Midnight Cowboy (1969), but the song was not used. It turned up on Dylan's Nashville Skyline (Columbia, 1969). Not coincidentally, Dylan's country LP was produced by Bob Johnston. Dylan himself never cared much for the song, but CBS honcho Clive Davis insisted that the song be released as a single. Davis was vindicated when the song hit the Top Ten in the US and the UK. |
When recording Sweetheart of the Rodeo, the Byrds had naively believed that they would augment their rock audience with the new fans won by their embrace of country music. Instead, the band failed to win over the country audience and alienated their rock fans as well. In the wake of Sweetheart's commercial failure, McGuinn rethought the band's sound. The Byrds replaced first Parsons, then Kelley, and finally Hillman in the summer and fall of 1968, leaving McGuinn as the only original, backed by an entirely new band of Byrds. Guitarist Clarence White and drummer Gene Parsons, both experienced session men by 1968, had been hired before Hillman's departure because they could play country. McGuinn, recognizing White's skill and unwilling to jettison the country sound completely, kept them both on. Hillman left shortly before the scheduled sessions for Dr. Byrds, so to replace him, the band brought in bass player John York. York was a session man with rock credentials, including the Mamas and the Papas and the second version of the Gene Clark Group, in which he played with Clarence White. McGuinn turned away from the traditional country sound of Sweetheart and the synthesis of rock, pop, folk, country, and electronic rock featured on The Notorious Byrd Brothers. Instead, his approach hearkened back to the early days of the band -- different sounds for different tracks. Rather than experiment with three or four different genres, the band split the album between two sounds: country rock and heavy electric rock. "Bad Night at the Whisky" / "Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man" The single reflects McGuinn's bifurcated strategy. The A-side was the heavy "Bad Night at the Whiskey," the most effective of the LP's electric numbers. The ethereal "ahhhhh" vocals contrast effectively with the fat, lumbering bass and bluesy guitar. Despite a now-ludicrous line about "bringing my soul brothers down," the song boasts a strong melody, a solid McGuinn vocal and tasteful bluesy guitar from White. The flip, "Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man," showed the country side of the new Byrds. McGuinn and Gram Parsons wrote the song during their British tour, shortly before Gram Parsons's departure. It's a pointed flip-of-the-byrd to Nashville deejay Ralph Emery, a leading Nashville DJ who gave the Byrds a chilly reception when they visited his radio show in March. The song's broad humor is reminiscent of the work of Ray Davies -- not the subtle wit that characterized his more sympathetic character sketches in the late '60s, but the heavy-handed mockery in early Kinks songs like "Well Respected Man" and "Dedicated Follower of Fashion." Musically, the song is a throwback. Rather than utilizing the full-blown traditional arrangements of Sweetheart, on "Truck Drivin' Man," the Byrds use Lloyd Green's steel and Clarence White's picking to give the song a countrified feel, much as they used White's guitar on older tracks like "Girl with No Name" and "Old John Robertson." Meanwhile, McGuinn sings both vocal parts in a slightly cornpone drawl. Both the words and the music of the ambivalent "Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man" embody McGuinn's love/hate relationship with country music. (Joan Baez, another folk performer who has "gone country" from time to time, performed "Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man" at Woodstock, where her accompanist dedicated the track to California's governor at the time, Ronald Reagan.) Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde The album continues with the same space cowboy dichotomy as the single -- it's even reflected in the packaging. The title features "Dr. Byrds" in a futuristic computer-style typeface and "Mr. Hyde" in the style of a "Wanted" poster from the old West. The back cover shows the band landing in the desert in spacesuits, changing into cowboy outfits, and riding off into the sunset. The electric "Dr. Byrds" sound stars in "This Wheel's on Fire," an unreleased Bob Dylan track with loud, fuzz-toned guitar work from White and nimble bass playing from York. White's remarkable, country-derived arpeggiating builds to a solo that shows why Jimi Hendrix held White in such high regard as a guitarist. A faster, more acoustic version of "Wheel" is appended to the 1997 reissue as a bonus track. It's a revealing snapshot of White's journey from country picker to the heavy rock guitarist featured on the LP version of the song. The heavy sound also dominates most of the album closer, "Medley: My Back Pages/B.J. Blues/Baby, What Do You Want Me To Do," a tedious blues jam that shows the limits of the heavy genre the Byrds (and many others) were exploring in 1968. An alternate version of this track also appears on the reissue; it feels a bit lighter and looser, but it's not a great improvement upon the original. The lighter, acoustic "Mr. Hyde" sound appears in "Old Blue," a traditional song (probably learned from Bob Gibson's version) about a good dog. Don't be distracted by the goofy handclapping; instead, listen for the brilliant interplay between McGuinn and White on guitar. The next tune, "Your Gentle Ways of Loving Me," is an unassuming country rock number written by two old friends of Gene Parsons, Gary Paxton and Gib Guilbeau. Parsons introduced the song to the band and might have been considered as the song's vocalist -- note that McGuinn's vocal actually mimics the style of Gene Parsons in places. "Nashville West" is a sprightly barn-dance instrumental borrowed from White's and Parsons's former group of the same name. An alternate version of this instrumental also appears on the 1997 reissue. Three of the songs do combine the electric and acoustic approaches. The best of these is "King Apathy III," an argument for the country life as an antidote to the L.A. rock scene, in which each electric verse is answered by an acoustic chorus. The other two songs were written for the soundtrack to the movie Candy (1968), a sex farce based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg. The song by the same name is a slight track with a weak melody, and was not used in the movie. Acoustic picking dominates, but on the bridge White lets loose with a bluesy electric guitar solo. "Child of the Universe," co-written by McGuinn and soundtrack king Dave Grusin, was used in the film. The soundtrack version adds brass and orchestration to the mix. The Dr. Byrds version is simpler, electric but not at all heavy, with lyrics of the cosmic variety that McGuinn had favored since "5D." "Child" is marred by a kickdrum, reverbed for no apparent reason to sound like distant cannon-fire. None of the eight Byrds reissues has benefitted from remastering more than Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde. In its original version, the murky production of Bob Johnston obscured many of the new band's strengths. Despite Johnston's impressive credentials -- including production work with Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash -- his work on Dr. Byrds was downright bizarre. The whole album was a muddled mess; the reverb was so thick that even the acoustic songs sounded like they had been recorded in a tub of goo. The band members themselves expressed disappointment with the album's sound, blaming Johnston's laissez-faire production style. The 1997 reissue removes much of the sludge (though a few of the vocals still sound like they were recorded at the bottom of a well). White's uncanny guitar picking is now crystal clear, even on the fuzz-toned cuts like "Wheel." McGuinn's 12-string is audible on cuts like "Nashville West," where once it was buried. The heavier songs, which tended toward bombast in the original versions, sound taut and muscular now. The album that emerges is, if still not up to the standard of the first six Byrds albums, a very good piece of work. True, Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde has more filler (e.g., "Candy," "Medley") than any previous Byrds LP. It also plays down some of the elements that defined the Byrds' sound through previous versions of the band, like the lush harmonies and the sound of McGuinn's 12-string. But the album has several very good songs, including "Bad Night at the Whiskey," "This Wheel's on Fire," "Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man," and "King Apathy III." It avoids the non-McGuinn vocals that would drag down some later releases. It features the workmanlike Gene Parsons/John York rhythm section. And best of all, it has the masterful guitar work of Clarence White. Though the album's virtues are more apparent now, the murky production of the original LP obscured much of what was good about the post-Sweetheart Byrds. It would remain for the new band to show what it was capable of. Dr. Byrds Outtakes One outtake from the Dr. Byrds sessions appeared on The Byrds Boxed Set. "Stanley's Song" is an uninspired country rocker with saccharine lyrics, and would not have improved the LP. The 1997 reissue also includes this number, along with alternate versions of "Wheel," "Medley," and "Nashville West." "Lay Lady Lay" After the release of Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde in February of 1969, the Byrds returned to the studio with Bob Johnston to record Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay," which became their next single. The arrangement is undistinguished, eschewing the steel guitar that provided such a powerful hook on Dylan's original. Instead, White's subdued but sensitive guitar work provides the instrumental base. On the vocal, McGuinn imitates Dylan imitating Johnny Cash. Unfortunately, without the consent of the group, Johnston added a cheesy female backing chorus to the song, making "Lay Lady Lay" something of an embarassment to the band. The version on the Boxed Set and the '97 reissue deletes the unneeded embellishments, giving some idea how the Byrds intended the song to sound. (It would have been nice if the single version had also been added to the reissue; completists must now find the single or The Byrds Play Dylan.) The unwanted alteration of "Lay, Lady, Lay" was the last straw for the band, who resolved that on their next album, they would work with a more sympathetic producer. To Ballad of Easy Rider... [Back to top.]
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Attendees showed their support for breast cancer survivors Tammy Jahn and Joy Orich at the second annual Send Me On Vacation (SMOV) fundraising event in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Both women represent more than 2.4 million breast cancer survivors who have transitioned from surviving cancer to becoming a survivor.
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25 To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided, and his brother's name was Joktan. | 25 Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan. |
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"The bodies of thousands of aborted and miscarried babies were incinerated as clinical waste, with some even used to heat hospitals, an investigation has found. Ten NHS trusts have admitted burning foetal remains alongside other rubbish while two others used the bodies in 'waste-to-energy' plants which generate power for heat."
NHS Medical Director Bruce Keogh has written to all NHS trusts to tell them the practice must stop, because clearly they couldn't work that out for themselves. Doesn't it make you proud…


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