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Major League Baseball has announced that Manny Ramirez will be retiring from baseball.
The somewhat cryptic statement issued by MLB states:
Major League Baseball recently notified Manny Ramirez of an issue under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Rather than continue with the process under the Program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player. If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed. MLB will not have any further comment on this matter.
Will Carroll is tweeting that Ramirez again tested positive for an illegal substance.
Sources confirm to me that Manny Ramirez tested postive for a banned substance and rather than appeal, he retired.
The saying goes fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. I feel a little bit fooled by Manny Ramirez, but for whatever reason, I can't bring myself to get angry at the player. If Alex Rodriguez were to suddenly get caught for a banned substance, my reaction would almost certainly be different, so I'm completely aware of my double standard when I write that I'll be very sorry to not see Manny anymore.
He was great. And fun. And maybe the best hitter I've ever had the privilege of seeing play in person.
I think the best writing on Manny came from this New Yorker piece from 2007, written by Ben McGrath.
This quote seems most relevant:
Hey, I don't know. Baseball, you know, one day you're here, the next day you're in another place. So you really cannot say, 'Oh, I'm going to be here for a long time.'
According to MLBTR, the Tampa Bay Rays have also issued a brief statement:
We are obviously surprised and disappointed by this news. We will have no further comment on this matter.
Ken Rosenthal has more details:
Source: Manny's positive test occurred in spring training. Evidently did not appeal. Otherwise #MLB would have just announced suspension.
If indeed it was another positive test, Ramirez would've faced a 100 game suspension. Perhaps the only thing sadder than not being able to see Manny play again, is considering what a second positive drug test means to his future Hall of Fame candidacy. Given the way that Jeff Bagwell, a player that never reportedly tested positive for a banned substance, was treated during his first year of eligibility, what chance does Manny Ramirez have of ever entering the Hall of Fame?


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Quoted from jayney-O ..the worst being some lower quality ice cream-who knows what may be in it!
Quoted Text onion rings the same way i do when i oven fry turkey strips.Coating:brown rice flouroat flour/bran (the little chunks make a nice crisp)seasoned saltgarlic powder(any other seasonings you like?)1 egg and some milk to dip(sorry i dont ever measure out, i just eyeball it)Large onions sliced in ringsDip the onions in the milk/egg mix, then into the breading. Place in a single layer on a non stick cookie sheet sprayed with olive oil (the pump sprayers come in handy!). Spray the top sides too before putting in the oven, then when ready place in a 350F oven until golden, and you may have to flip them to golden the other side too. UPDATE: one may want to try double dipping hehee oh my how ILLEGAL of me! Ha but seriosuly try diping the onion in the stuff..then dip back in egg and then coating a second time. I did it tonight and mmm mm
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Quoted from pkarmeier Oh yum..................must try this. Can you get sweet potato starch at the HFS? those s/p hash browns sound soooooooooooooo good!! I'm just a bit hungry as I haven't felt up to really cooking lately.....................kinda like goin' grocery shopping when you're hungry. But seriously the h/b sound great, as are french fried s/p. Yeah, yeah, I know, no deep frieds.

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Moe's Southwestern Grill is our normal go-to as a relatively healthy alternative to fast food. We frequent Moe's about twice a month sometimes more often. It is usually a place of good food and good service but lately, I've noticed an attitude about the cashier and front end clerks and the customer service is on a major decline.
Last week I stopped into Moe's with my husband. We ordered our burritos and received "left-over" chips from the night before. I know this because I was told by the fellow when I brought them back for fresh chips. I noted how visibly oily they were with a stale taste and lack of crispness. He replenished my chips and I was satisfied.
And then, there's today. Today was a totally different experience for my family.
We arrived at about 12:10pm. There were two people in line ahead of us and plenty of available seating so the place was steady but not jam packed busy. We were ahead of the lunch rush. We ordered our food for myself, my husband and our two kids. The burritos and quesadillas were made and we were off to a great start. That's when it happened; Service sunk to an all time low when I reached the register to pay.
The interaction between the clerk and I was not good. I started to tell her our order so she could begin to key it in. She walked away from me mid sentence. She stepped back, I started over. "We're having 2 homewreckers; 1 chicken and 1 ground beef. We would like to make each of those a meal with queso." She asks "How many drinks would you like?" I answer "We're making both of them a meal." to which she replies in a snide tone holding up two fingers and talking down her nose at me, "So, that would be two." I look at her with a chagrin on my face in disbelief of how she is speaking to me unprovoked. She walks away from me AGAIN mid order and walks down to her co-worker. She exchanges words with her and the co-worker cuts her eyes to me and they both laugh. This is going downhill FAST.
She comes back to the register empty handed, meaning she had no other reason to leave the transaction than to report our conversation to the co-worker and gives me a total. I say "OK, but we also had two kids quesadillas." Normally I am told to go pick out the cookies for the kids meal while the clerk rings up the order but as I am doing this she throws her hand up in the air, gives me a dirty look and says "whatever." By this time, I am out of patience with this clerk because this type of attitude in not okay not did I do anything to her to provoke it.
The manager came over to ask what had transpired but could offer us no type of support. He called his clerk to come talk to us out front but she refused to come out of the back room. By now, the restaurant had filled up and the line was long and the place was crowded. We ended up leaving and leaving the food on the counter without paying (over $30). I have witnessed similar behavior at this location before but have never been at the receiving end of it. I realize that I am not Moe's only customer but in the few moments when it's my turn to have my burrito filled to order and when it comes time to pay, in those few moments, I am and should be their most important customer. To be treated in a derogatory manner was uncalled for and will not be tolerated. I will not be frequenting this establishment at any point in the future.
If your staff is supposed to be the face of your storefront and represent your brand Moe's is not doing a good job. The cashier is the last interaction folks have and that person is the one who can make or break your dining experience. If this particular clerk is the best, most representative person that this particular franchise has to offer it really isn't saying much.


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Live Review: Foo Fighters and Year Long Disaster at Red Rocks
Foo Fighters, with Year Long Disaster
September 8, 2008
Red Rocks
Earlier this summer, in a review of KTCL's Big Gig, I confessed to having underrated the Offspring simply because the band's been so damned consistent and reliable for so long. Ditto that for the Foo Fighters. In my preview of the act's September 8 Red Rocks gig -- the first of two shows rescheduled from July, when leader Dave Grohl lost his voice -- I noted that the outfit's never made a bad album in its decade-plus of existence, but neither has it issued a CD guaranteed to slacken jaws from start to finish -- and that remains the case. But Grohl and company astutely took the best tracks from each of those discs and played them back to back to back with a good-humored aggressiveness that was as impressive as it was enjoyable.
Opening the show on a cool but not yet frigid night in the foothills was Year Long Disaster, an L.A.-based power trio led by guitarist/vocalist Daniel Davies; Kinks guitar pioneer Dave Davies and lead Kink Ray Davies are his father and uncle, respectively. Yet Daniel, bassist Rich Mullins and drummer Brad Hargreaves hardly come across like the Village Green Preservation Society. Instead, they specialize in a sped-up brand of boogie that suggests '70s blues rock with a case of ADD. Daniel's stage moves made it clear that he's spent years studying classic-rock frontman: He marched, strutted and spasmed in a highly theatrical manner while peeling off leads so fiery that they were capable of giving George Hamilton a sunburn.
As for his singing, he affected a strangulated yowl that made his dad's unpolished vocals seem positively Pavarotti-esque in comparison. The noises he emitted approximated English-language syllables without ever coalescing into understandable words -- a corollary to the three-piece's material, which was more akin to random riff collections than actual songs. ("It Ain't Luck," the group's most fully formed effort, proved an exception to this rule.) Year Long Disaster's energy kept the crowd engaged throughout -- a testimony to Daniel's showmanship. But without a tuneage upgrade, these guys will find it difficult to break out of the opening-act ghetto.
Not so Foo Fighters, who I hadn't seen live since way back in April 1995, prior to the release of their debut long-player, when Grohl filled the middle-of-the-bill slot in support of former Minutemen bassist Mike Watt during a boutique gig at the Mercury Cafe. (Read that long-lost review by clicking here.) Back then, the Foo consisted of Grohl, ex-Germs guitarist and Nirvana sideman Pat Smear on guitar, plus bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith, then best known as members of the Sub Pop band Sunny Day Real Estate. Today, Smear remains, but in more of a guest star role -- Chris Shiflett shoulders the bulk of the guitar duties -- and Mendel's still in the fold as well. Also on hand: keyboardist Rami Jaffee, percussionist Drew Hester, violinist/cellist/vocalist Jessy Greene and the Foo's not-so-secret weapon, drummer/vocalist Taylor Hawkins, who anchors the band and spurs Grohl with frequent prods from his busy sticks.
The result was the most amphitheater-ready lineup Grohl's ever fronted, and he used its collected power to his advantage from the opening moments. "Let It Die," "The Pretender," "Times Like These" and "Learn to Fly" served as an inspirational one-two-three-four punch, with Grohl alternately wailing, slashing and exhorting the crowd with a vitality that hasn't ebbed with the years. That was followed by "Cheer Up, Boys (Your Make Up is Running)," a lesser-known track from Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Bands generally pull out such pace-changers to bring the crowd down, but in this case, the strength of the song, an overlooked gem, and Grohl's manic enthusiasm, prevented anyone in the packed house from even thinking about taking a seat.
This phenomenon was repeated after Grohl pulled out an acoustic guitar -- typically a signal to any veteran concert-goer to hit the head or order another beer. His version of "My Hero," a composition that always struck me as a bit forced and self-conscious, improved on the original by adding dynamics and a sense of subtlety that's not always present in the recorded version, and "But Honestly" avoided the treacly trap many heart-barers fall into thanks to a robust melody and a boisterous conclusion that prefigured another tempo increase -- and more exuberance, too. The outfit's rendition of "Monkey Wrench" had more false endings than The Return of the King, but no one minded a bit.
As the years have gone on, Grohl's fondness for the same sort of '70s rock worshipped by Year Long Disaster has become clearer, and he demonstrated it with a crazed version of The Who's "Young Man Blues" that updated the Live at Leeds scorcher for a new (or at least newer) generation and a snippet of Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein" that found its way into an extended "Stacked Actor." But rather than seeming aloof, as did a lot of the era's frontmen, Grohl comes across as funny and approachable during his regular conversations with the audience. He sometimes lets his mouth get ahead of his brain: He told the throng that in order to make up for the date's postponement, the Fighters would play until audience members got sick of them, which wasn't even close to happening by the set's end, just over two hours hence. But his introductions of the band's members were practically worth the price of admission alone -- loved Hester's rockin' triangle solo -- and so was his anti-Mentos rant prior to a dialed down take on "Big Me" that found him dueting with Greene.
As the masses shouted along with "Best of You," the ecstatic show ender, I couldn't help reflecting on Grohl's unlikely career. After Kurt Cobain perforated his cranial cavity, no one expected anything of him, and no wonder: He was known simply as Nirvana's drummer, not a singer, songwriter or guitarist. Predicting that he'd have a lengthy career as a group leader would have been like expecting solo stardom from Mitch Mitchell or John Densmore after Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison shuffled off this mortal coil. Nevertheless, he's achieved exactly that, and he's done so with something akin to casualness. His easy manner probably has a lot to do with people like me taking him for granted. But no more -- not after this show. -- Michael Roberts
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For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. —Romans 14:17
Joy is not a happiness that comes from outside things—like a pay raise, a new job, vindication, a letter with good news, or receiving a coveted invitation. It is the Spirit's own witness, indeed the person of the Holy Spirit Himself, coming right inside of you that brings joy. This is why it is called immediate and direct. Joy comes from within. With syllogistic reasoning the Holy Spirit applies the word; we use our minds to apply what we have heard and are thus able safely to conclude that we are going to heaven. But our minds applied the word and then it touched the heart. But this rest of soul—the result of the immediate and direct witness of the Spirit—comes without any reasoning, applying, thinking, deducting, or reflecting. It is the Spirit overruling our minds and going directly to the heart—straight from heaven to the soul. It is an act of God, sovereignly bestowed, and there is not one thing you can do to make it happen. And yet Jesus tells us it is what the Father delights to do for those who ask Him.
One further fruit of this is how the Bible comes alive—you know more than ever that the Bible is the very Word of God. I do not believe one needs the baptism of the Spirit to believe that the Bible is the Word of God, but I am certainly saying that it enables you to believe it more than ever! All of it! You know you have not been deceived. You see clearly and without doubt that Christianity is true, the Christian faith is real, and Jesus is real. His resurrection is real.
Joy is knowing you've got it right, not because of how much you have read or how much teaching you have received, but by the presence of the Holy Spirit in power. Nothing at all compares with this.
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Amen, this unspeakable joy is God's gift to me last new year, January 1,2012 at 12:00am, because we waited for the new year devoting ourselves into prayer, And God, somewhere from within that unexplained joy just burst out. ANd that same joy remains inside of me despite the things that are going on around me that supposed to have discouraged me a lot. I thank God for that exceeding joy, just when I though there is no more hope, just when I thought I'd be broken forever, just when I thought I was good for nothing, there HE is. Like what He said in Isaiah62, He turns our mourning in to dancing, our sorrows in to joy, from ashes to beauty, from shame to double honor. LET US NOT DOUBT THE POWER OF GOD, HIS WORD is our 100% assurance that HE can and will do it// GOD LOVES US ALL <3
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i love to read whatever u post. God bless u too. Plz pray for me. I want to rcv a miracle where I become the true love n life of my husband and my marriage is saved.
thanks for this encouragement, its a gud thing to be grounded in the lord not in the worldly pleasures


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Quarterly Market Update
Equity Outlook
Downward Bias Characterizes Third Quarter
Given all the skepticism and predictions of a bubble, the current bull market might possibly be one of the most hated in history.
Third quarter introduced a pronounced downward bias to the U.S. stock market that for three years has run unimpeded by a correction. Valuations came under renewed scrutiny, and volatility ticked up relative to the stock market's previously rather stoic advance. Growing disparity between asset class performances was sharply evident as investors in the camp that the end of the Fed's asset purchase program could negatively impact the economy assumed a risk-off posture. Investors sold small and mid-cap stocks in favor of tried and true, less risky, larger cap U.S. stocks.
In the Eurozone and emerging markets whose economies have lagged that of the U.S equities, the risk-off trade also prevailed and both the MSCI EAFE and MSCI Emerging Market Indices fell versus large-cap U.S. stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 17,000 on July 3 and the S&P 500 hit the 2000 milestone on August 25, but September has historically been the most challenging month of the year for equities. By the second half of the month, geopolitical events including ongoing tensions between the Ukraine and Russia, U.S. military intervention in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State militant group, and pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong wiped out much of the quarter's previous gains. The broader S&P 500 Index was down for the month along with small-, mid- and large-cap stocks. Emerging markets were hardest hit, down -7.39% for September.
Despite finishing September in the red, the S&P 500 was up 1.13% for the quarter, its seventh sequential quarterly gain and the longest such stretch since the 14-quarter advance that ended in 1998. In contrast, small- and mid-cap stocks across all investment styles were down for the reporting period.
Nowhere was investors' risk-off stance more evident than in the small cap space which experienced its second correction of the year. Price-to-earnings ratios (P/E) were certainly stretched by stellar performance in 2013 (the Russell 2000 Index was up 38.82%) and investors concerned about lofty valuations and future economic growth fled smaller companies. The asset class took it on the chin, down -6.05% for the month, -7.36% for the quarter, and -4.41% year-to-date. After leading for much of 2014, mid-cap stocks also pulled back, although the asset class managed to hang on to a single-digit, year-to-date gain of 6.86%.
Figure 1. Broad equity markets post double-digit returns for the 1- and 5-year periods.
Growth Outshines Value
Growth outperformed value across all capitalizations in the Russell family of indices as concerns mounted about the impact of October's projected conclusion of the Fed's quantitative easing program. When the economy begins to accelerate during periods when the Fed is easing short-term interest rates, value companies tend to outperform. Growth companies generally outperform when economic activity moderates as investors have historically favored companies that can grow their earnings at a faster pace during such periods.
Earnings Surprise to the Upside
U.S. companies enjoyed a better-than- anticipated second-quarter earnings reporting season. (Third quarter earnings will not be available until after the BBVA Compass 4th Quarter Market Outlook is published.) Since the recession ended six years ago, many companies have cut costs and become more productive which allowed for continued earnings growth despite relatively flat sales, but in second quarter, top line sales figures experienced some growth. Additionally, more companies beat both revenue and earnings estimates. Going into the reporting season, expectations were for bottom-line earnings-per- share (EPS) growth to be around three to four percent, but actual growth ended up north of 10%, once the quarter was fully reported.
Volatility Picks Up
The U.S. stock market advance has been rather stoic, and some pick up in market volatility was to be expected. The quarter was certainly more volatile, particularly after the confluence of geopolitical events hit in the second half of September.
However, given the record highs reached by both the Dow and the S&P 500, volatility has by no means reached the precipitous levels experienced during the financial crisis.
Figure 2. A comparison of price-to-earnings ratios and earnings-per-share across capitalizations and developed and emerging markets.
U.S. Dollar Diverges from the Euro and the Yen
The U.S. dollar rose more than 8% against the euro and the yen, buoyed by the widening gulf between the U.S. and Eurozone's central bank monetary policies. Consumer price inflation in the Eurozone fell to 0.3% in September, and the central bank stepped up efforts to head off deflation with interest rate cuts and plans to purchase bundles of private debt. While the Fed is poised to begin increasing short-term interest rates by mid-2015, the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) have signaled an intent to further loosen monetary policy in the face of persistently low inflation and soft economic growth. This has sparked an as-of-yet unrealized hope and anticipation of a Eurozone stock market rally driven by an asset purchase program similar to that executed by the Fed, which many credit with aiding the large advance in U.S. equity markets over the past several years.
iven all the skepticism and predictions of a bubble, the current bull market might possibly be one of the most hated in history. Much of the negative sentiment has its roots in the market collapse of 2007 and 2008, the effects of which are still evident in today's anemic economic recovery and growth rate. The severity of the market selloff, and the value that investors lost, remain emblazoned in their minds, and many have stayed out of the market, missing the 200% rise from the lows reached in March, 2009.
It is important to bear in mind that while the Dow or the S&P 500 have not had a correction in three years, age alone does not kill a bull market. There must be a negative exogenous event such as a recession or other economic trigger beyond the mere fact that the market has gone X number of months without a pullback. Certainly the possibility of a pullback cannot be ignored, and the longer the bull market runs, the greater the odds become for a correction.
What has moved the market forward this year, and what should continue to move it forward, is a good earnings environment. Valuations have not suddenly become more attractive, but nor are they frothy. Reasonable is the new cheap when applying the yardstick to P/E ratios and the recent market pullback should ultimately boost final quarter, 2014 returns.
Forward earnings guidance for the balance of 2014 is strong. We anticipate EPS to be up around 6% in third quarter and north of that in fourth quarter. The combination of earnings and revenue growth which we saw in second quarter should bode well for stocks. That said, we are mindful that the continued slowdown in Europe could impact earnings going forward as many larger U.S. companies receive a large percentage of revenue and profits from overseas.
The strengthening dollar is indicative of how strong the U.S. economy looks relative to the rest of the world. As the Fed raises interest rates at a time when much of the remainder of the world is easing, the divergence in monetary policy will drive investment activity to the U.S., offsetting some of the concerns about valuations and the strength of the economic recovery.
The quarter's correction in small caps and the recent pullback in emerging markets offers a bit of value. Valuations in the small cap style are a bit more attractive, and we would not be surprised to see some money flow back into the space by year end. The situation is similar for emerging markets although there is concern regarding how the Fed's pending interest rate increase will impact these markets. Some emerging market constituents are better prepared which is to be expected as this must be the best telegraphed interest-rate hiking cycle ever anticipated. But investors must be selective as some countries are more prepared than others, and emerging markets remain a space where active management is important.
The conclusion of the Fed's taper could have some short-term economic impact on the U.S. economy despite being drawn out over 10 months, but we do not anticipate any significant impact over the longer-term. Due largely to the gradual weaning period, the bond market and the economy have taken the event in stride. The economy should continue to improve, justifying current valuations and providing sufficient expansion for value to outperform growth. On a final note, we remind our readers that we are long-term investors, and how important it is to maintain discipline with respect to asset allocation despite short-term gyrations in the markets.
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Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will outperform a non-diversified portfolio in any given market environment. No investment strategy, such as asset allocation, can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information presented here should only be relied upon when coordinated with individual professional advice.
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International investing involves special risks not present with U.S. investments due to factors such as increased volatility, currency fluctuation, and differences in auditing and other financial standards. These risks can be accentuated in emerging markets.
Investments in stocks of small companies involve additional risks. Smaller companies typically have a higher risk of failure, and are not as well established as larger blue-chip companies. Historically, smaller-company stocks have experienced a greater degree of market volatility than the overall market average.
Equity investments tend to be volatile and do not involve the guarantees associated with holding a bond to maturity.
In general, the bond market is volatile as prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. This effect is usually pronounced for longer-term securities. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to a substantial gain or loss.
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ABC's Of Allergies (Released August 2006)
Bacterial extracts have been reported as "modulators" of the host immune system. In one study farmer's children and rural residents were reported to be less likely to develop allergies than their urban counterparts. Perkin and Strachan (2006) proved that unpasteurized or raw milk consumption was associated with significantly lower IgE levels and fewer allergy symptoms. Several studies in human volunteers report that ingestion of probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, eubacteria) or fermented milk products or exposure to environmental mycobacteria are helpful in preventing allergies (Matricardi et.al, 2003; Schrezenmeier and Vresem, 2001; Adlerberth et al. 1991). These different bacteria have a role in modification of Th2 to Th1 immune response and induction of interferons (IFN-^g), interleukins (IL-2, IL-12) and allergen-specific IgG antibodies that antagonize IgE mediated effects. (Matricardi et.al, 2003).
Although allergens are known to increase symptoms in allergic individuals, early exposure to some of them, e.g., common environmental microbes as fungal spores or bacteria in mattresses, carpets, play grounds, unsanitary places, decreases the chances of developing an allergy. The exposure to bacterial endotoxins and lipopolysaccharides present in unpasteurized milk, yoghurt or fermented milk early in life helps prevent the development of asthma and other related allergies (Douwes et al. 2006). Similarly, the presence of an animal in the home has been associated with decreased sensitization to animal allergens.
Infections with helminthes in early life reduced the risk of developing allergies. Mangan et al. (2006) proved in their animal model studies that infection with parasitic worms like Schistosoma mansoni in mice reduced respiratory allergic disorders by increasing the production of interleukins (IL-4, IL-10 and IL-13) and reduction of IL-5 levels. If a person has little or no exposure to helminth infections in childhood, Th1 cells will not be stimulated to produce the cytokines and interferons that help prevent the overproduction of IgE which results in an increased risk of developing allergies (Bell, 2002).
Thus some exposure to microbes, helminths, and unpasteurized milk in early life can reduce the probability of developing allergies.
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I think that what I hate more than anything about having closed Grapevine is losing touch with some of the great guests who passed through its doors over the years. Understandably, people are finding out about the closing of the ranch gradually, and, while I love hearing from them, I share in their regret at the passing of an era, at the loss of friendship, at the inevitable march of time. But, as some bard once said, nothing lasts forever, and the best we can hope for is that our favorite guest ranch is owned by a family with lots of offspring, like the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, in its second generation, its continuity assured by two young sons of the present owners, or the Miller family's Elkhorn Ranch, south of Tucson. Short of that, everything is temporary …. And, viewed in the light of, say, the pyramids, even they are temporary!
However, while I am on the topic of not losing touch – our computer guy has transferred the GCR office computer to my house and consolidated all files on it, and then consolidated both of my e-mail addresses into one, the email@example.com – so, if you e-mail me, not need to ponder where to send it, forget any new ones we may have given you at yahoo or wherever, but use the original one, firstname.lastname@example.com and it will get to me.
As you know, Grapevine Canyon Ranch is closed and the property is being put up for sale. The agent handling it is Walter Lane, of Headquarters West, a company that specializes in the sale of ranches. Looking over their website I see that they have sold a heap of the properties around this area, and indeed sold one of Gerry's daughters and her husband their cattle ranch in the San Pedro Valley, as well as having handled the sale of the big 47 Ranch on Davis Road between McNeal and Tombstone, and the historic sprawling 76 Ranch near Safford – what a recommendation! Anyway, Walter came to Grapevine and really liked it, but what I wanted to tell you is that he looked over our web page and the guest book, and was most impressed by all the guest comments – as well he might!! Let's hope that he soon finds a good owner for the ranch we all love so much.
And along these lines, here is a request from guests Mike and Jackie Franke, who said, in the guest book :
"Eve, we still miss our annual trip to Grapevine and all the great friends we met from around the world. You should provide updates on former staff (Rusty/Red/ etc) I bet all former guests would be interested. Also let us know what local ranch you might recommend for next get away out your way, thanks again." Mike and Jackie Franke
So here is the information –
Rusty is living in Tombstone, singing and playing guitar at Big Nose Kate Saloon; Smoky has retired – had some health issues, but is now living in Sunsites; Bonnie just started a great job with the local bank in Sunsites as a teller (she says that my nagging at her about details, and careful handling of figures has really helped her, as she balanced her books on her very first day and has continued to do so since!), Ruth the cook is between jobs, but currently handling the garage sale of all the Stuff left over from the very successful Grapevine auction; Ed the chef has a job cooking at TJ's in Sunsites; Sarah has a job as a wrangler at the Rancho de la Osa, a very historic guest ranch in Sasabe; Meagan went back to Pennsylvania, got a summer job as a counselor at a kids' camp and is now looking for another job, which I am sure she won't have any trouble in finding, she is so cute and capable; Butch has a job he loves as a sort of horse guru and troubled teens' counselor at a fancy, expensive, troubled teens' ranch for rich kids; RJ went back to New Mexico; Dustin went to the Triangle T Ranch (the one by the Freeway) but has now left there, and I don't know what he is up to; Nancy is semi-retired, Carlos from Maintenance went back to his own business of tire repair in Sunsites; Cody from Maintenance has remained at Grapevine on the payroll as a live-on caretaker and maintenance person; Colleen from Housekeeping is also living at Grapevine, in the apartment above the office. She had got a job at a guest ranch in Texas, but didn't like it there, and returned to our valley to regroup and recover! I guess all I need to tell you about her experience there is that she lost about 15 lbs in three weeks while there – she looks great, but it wasn't a good way to lose it! And, talking of people moving far away, Punk and Joy moved back to Pennsylvania. They are living by some river on the edge of a forest – sounds lovely, he is catching a lot of fish, he says – but they don't get any computer hook-up, so he says, sorry, he can't answer the e-mails from you all that stacked up on his computer. BJ (his son) and wife Ingrid visited them recently and BJ checked the computer some way or other, so that's how Punk knows about the e-mails, but he can't answer them. He says to tell you all that as soon as he gets a hook up, he will get to it! And Ingrid and BJ have gone back to Sweden. They spent some time in Montana but she decided to return home, so that's where they are. I think that about covers everybody – if I left anyone out, let me know and I'll check it out!
As to the second half of the question, where to go now, it is not easy to answer, as, along with Grapevine, two other ranches have closed, the Price Canyon in the Chiricahuas, and the Kay El Bar in Wickenburg. I guess I would say that what you need to do is to go to the web page of the Arizona Dude Ranchers' Association (www.AzDRA.com) read carefully about the 8 remaining members, and take your pick. They're all good – we all had to meet the Association's standards in order to belong, so you can be assured of a quality experience wherever you go.
And a lot of you have been asking about the Grapevine horses. Those of you who knew Sarah, the last barn boss, can be sure that she worked very diligently to find them all good homes. Seeing them go was hard – some of them had more personalities and ties to us than others – some of the older ones, or the ones that needed special care, I have kept, and, selfishly, I have also kept some just to have to ride, and for my visiting friends to ride. So here is the list of those who are here:
First of all, of course, there is Himself, none other than ranch owner Comanche, with his compadre, Tequila. Both these boys are now retired – Comanche is 25, and Tequila a venerable 28. They make up the grumpy old men of Cobre Loma, you might say, though why grumpy, I don't know, as they lead the proverbial life of Riley. Comanche has a bit of a foot problem now, has to be kept off any hot feed and specially shod now and then, even though he is not being ridden, and Tequila developed a melanoma in a very unmentionable place, which, luckily, we found in time. So he made several quite expensive trips to the excellent Cortaro Equine Hospital in Tucson, where he had to be sedated each time as he resolutely refused to present the offending organ for inspection and now he is cancer free, though I should have taken out a mortgage on him! But, seeing that in all his 28 years he had never, ever, been to a vet, I guess I owed him, and was more than happy to pay! Then, still on the retired list, there is Bonny, Gerry's retired cutting mare, as grumpy and bossy as ever, living her life of Riley in a separate pasture, where she lords it over three Grapevine horses – Blaze, who is also semi retired though rideable in a limited way, and two Appys, Lady and Joey. Joey is the only gelding in that pasture and he and Lady are inseparable – I guess being spotted gives you some sort of affinity? Joey had never been an assertive horse, Sarah told me, when he was at Grapevine. Boy – he has come into his own here! He does not, of course, stand up to Bonny – Gerry was the only being alive who could do that – but he lords it over the other two mares and, now possessing one of his own, he is, as the Mexicans say, muy contento.In the Trap opposite my house, live five horses. The undisputed boss is Grapevine's Waylon, who rules even over Scotty, the erstwhile Mafioso in that trap. It was quite comical when Waylon first arrived. Scotty bustled up to him, full of importance, and presented his business card introducing himself as the boss of the pasture. Waylon sniffed "So what", turned his back and let fly. "OOPS" said Scotty, "really? Oh well, OK then." And that was that. I was amazed – but glad that hostilities had ceased before they had begun. The other horses in that pen are Sabino, from Grapevine, and Chikala, my big Canadian rescue Pinto, a peaceable character at any time. And the last resident, amazingly also not troublesome, is filly Bertie, also a rescue from Canada. Bertie came here with Chikala, but she was only a 6 month old weanling to his mighty two years when they arrived. She is quite funny – she divides her favors between the boys, spending time now with one, now with another – we call her Flirty Bertie! (The last of the trio, Yukie, has found a good home with a friend in Dragoon, along with gelding Ven, also from Grapevine.) It has been a job, finding good homes for all these guys!
In the Vacation Lane are five who now think they are on permanent vacation – Snip, Gus, Mouse, Boots and Hank. We opened the gate from the Lane to the huge horse pasture beyond, now full of tasty grass, and they disappeared there, only to surface now and then for a drink at the tank. In the roping arena reside two mares, Isha, who is expecting in December (do I want my head read, or what? Making new babies in these times of high hay prices and a surfeit of horses? But then, when is any horse owner sane, anyway?) And last but not least, the one horse to whom I had always promised an honorable retirement, fat and full of the devil so that we have to stable him by himself and only let him out on pasture by himself, as he is so awful to other horses, none other than that begging horsy pestilence, full of equine charm, Peanut. Do you remember how he would never pass me at the hitching rail without extorting a goodie from me? I always promised him that I would never sell him – he is, without a doubt, the ugliest horse I have ever laid eyes on, but the most plucky, the hardest worker, full of heart and try and charm. I am sure he came from Mexico, and I am sure he was not treated well there, but the bad times appear to be something that he has willingly forgotten and forgiven. He is so combative with other horses that he has to be kept in a pen by himself and every other day or so we let him out to run free and graze – and that is a sight to behold! From a tired, thin little horse, as he was when we retired him (I thought actually that he was not long for this world, as he does have some age on him also) he has turned out to be fat, sassy, and full of fire and vinegar. Danny opens the gate and out boils Peanut, tail held high like a banner as, at full gallop, he bucks out into the barnyard, does a sweeping circuit of all the horse runs and then heads out to the front drive and the Cochise Pasture beyond, to enjoy a day of eating and freedom. Danny says he has a good mind to put a saddle on him to see what happens – I think what might very well happen is that Peanut will buck him off he feels so good! Wonderful to see.Anyway, all this horsy love is consuming hay at the rate of 100 tons a year, and it was obvious to me that at the Grapevine price of around $230 a ton I could never afford it. Luckily, a friend told me of a farmer near Benson who is growing a mix of Rye and Bermuda, and selling it in 1600 lb bales for $165 a ton. So Danny and I went to see him. We were mutually delighted with each other – we liked him, we liked his hay and his businesslike attitude, and I imagine he liked our required quantity. He said he could cut the bales in half, so they would weight 800 lbs each and measure – whatever, I forget, I think 4×4. But whatever it is, Danny figured out that these bales would fit into the Cobre Loma barn at the rate of a couple of flatbed trailer loads a time, so four loads a year. Let's hope!! But right now, with the lovely rains we had, it's difficult to imagine that there might ever come a time when hay will be needed – the horses are in that legendary belly high grass and, as the song says, "livin' is easy"!
And I just realized I didn't mention donkeys Miss Katie and Miss Sarah, nor the two bovine ladies, Clementine and Twiggy. They had to be let out of their pens each morning and penned up at night, until it occurred to me that the Corner Pasture is the very place for them – so that's where they are, four lucky creatures in 40 acres of belly high grass. The other day we couldn't find them, and Danny got quite worried, until he spied just the tips of Clementine's horns sticking up out of the green. I was returning from Tucson today and, casting a possessive eye over the Corner Pasture, realized that my attitude towards it has always been like that of a miser with a handful of cash. That lovely, lovely grass – a pity to eat it up! Better to save it!! I had to laugh at myself – is that a stupid attitude or what! So I am happy that the four princesses are out there enjoying it, and that all is well with their world.
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Although a good chunk of the population is convinced that having health insurance is smart, some people stay may ponder how important it really is. For those who are contemplating health insurance, or already have it but think it's worthless, below are the top 10 reasons to have health insurance.
Medical Care is Expensive:
Although even uninsured patients will receive care when sitting an emergency room, when it comes to surgery and or physical therapy, sometimes patients can be turned away without proof of insurance.
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Before It's Too Late:
If you are uninsured and diagnosed with a serious medical condition or disease, finding a health insurance company will be much more difficult, not to mention more expensive.
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All hospitals accept insured patients, but not all accept uninsured patients. Having health insurance gives you more choices.
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Often, patients with health insurance are put at the top of the list when it comes to surgery, care, etc. The hospital knows that those patients will pay, meaning that they're more eager to provide care.
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Uninsured individuals who don't pay their bills may be at risk of losing their homes as hospitals can place a lien on property.
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Worry Free:
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Think about what would happen to your family if you were sick and unable to medical bills. Would that put them in harm's way financially?
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Some colleges, jobs, and other institutions may require you to show proof of health insurance.
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October has arrived, which means Halloween is officially on our minds! This is a month filled with pumpkins, spiders, ghosts, candy, and more… but before the big night arrives there's plenty of time to try out some fun new Halloween crafts!
Today I wanted to share a selection of Halloween craft ideas that I can't wait to make with my daughter. We live in a rural area, so we won't have any trick-or-treaters knocking on our door come October 31st, BUT we will be decorating the farmhouse with some seasonal crafts… it's too fun not to!
Halloween Crafts For Kids
Gauze Mummy via Mommy Savers — You can use gauze or crepe paper for this one!
Mummy Tubes via Outnumbered — I love those little eyes!
Painted Pasta Boneyard Wreath via Happy Hooligans — I love how spooky those "bones" look! I think adding glitter to the paint might be a fun idea too!
Googly-Eyed Spiders via A Little Delightful — These spiders are just too cute! You could suspend them from strings to decorate any room.
Spider Sacks via Modern Parents Messy Kids — Definitely one of my favourite ideas. These look complicated, but are super simple to pull off effectively. I could see making a strand of these and inserting a strand of lights to make a glowing string of spider sacks!
Marshmallow Ghosts via No Time For Flash Cards — You could also use cotton balls if you worry about little ones munching on marshmallows.
Yard Spider Webs via Small For Big — I love the use of real sticks here. Definitely add a rustic quality to this simple, yet beautiful craft idea.
Balloon Ghouls via Spoonful — Could be a great way to use up scrap material! Waste not!
Pumpkin Craft via Bits Of Everything — This link is filled with fun ideas for exploring the senses using pumpkins!
When I was in elementary school I can remember making tissue paper ghosts and decorating our classroom with them. I LOVED Halloween so much and seeing my little ghosts floating around the room was pretty much the neatest thing I could imagine.
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Neither Love Nor Uploading From Adelaide Is A Victory March
Uploading these videos from the Leonard Cohen November 18, 2010 Adelaide Concert to YouTube has proved an arduous, tedious process.
We at Heck Of A Guy are consequently giving thanks a few days early that alanm5049 is one of those audience videographers of Cohen concerts whose dedication to the project is stalwartly and whose videos are worth the wait.
"Everybody Knows," featuring an especially animated Leonard Cohen, is the most recent arrival online with only four viewings recorded when posted here. Two more videos are anticipated from this show.
Leonard Cohen – Everybody Knows (Adelaide 11/18/2010)
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For Comparison – The 2008 Newfoundland Version
As indicated by the screenshots, much of the introduction of "Everybody Knows" has become an extended musical conversation between Leonard Cohen and Javier Mas. This observation about the evolution of the performance and the impending end of the World Tour led to the posting of the 2008 version of the same song for comparison and contrast.
Leonard Cohen – Everybody Knows (St. John's 5/27/2008)
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Brewers conference call
Baseball December 18th, 2009
Hey, just because the season is over and the Brewers aren't able to hang out doesn't mean that they don't talk every once in awhile. In fact, I have it on good authority that a few members of the team get together every month and engage in a conference call just to catch up on what's going on with their lives. What a team of great guys! Being THE inside source for Brewers clubhouse news I was allowed to sit in on the latest clubhouse conference call and transcribe it for you gentle readers! Get excited! Read the rest of this entry »
Ryan Braun in 4PM Magazine: A Closer Look
Baseball December 16th, 2009
Are you guys seeing what I'm seeing in this picture? No, not the contacts that make him look soulful. No, not the "a little too perfect" unshaven look. No, it's something else. Something deeper. Do you see it?
Welcome to Boston Mike Cameron
Baseball December 15th, 2009
In case you haven't heard the best team in baseball have signed Mike Cameron in a wicked pissa deal to be their newest future Hall of Famah, that totally locks up the 2010 championship. Ya frickin' douchebag of a editah was too busy cryin' in his beer cheese soup to update today so he ask me ta do it. And lemme tell ya, I haven't been this excited since the Sawks won the Series. Mike Cameron is a killa ballplayah and the smahtest fans in baseball will appreciate him way moah than you Milwaukee loozahs.
This move couldn't have come at a bettah time to furtha establish Boston's dominance over all tha othah cities. The Pats are cruising their way to anothah playoffs, just playing coy until the time is right to take down Peyton Manning and the Colts. The Celtics have won eleven in a row and probably won't lose evah again. Da Broons are dominatin' the NHL like the glory days of Bobby Orr. The Sawks adding Cameron is the perfect toppah to what looks to be another championship year for the greatest city in America, Baston Mass! Read the rest of this entry »
Why aren't you running, Rickie Weeks?
Baseball December 11th, 2009
Because I can't keep runnin' awayyyyyy-ayy-ayyy.
Well, I have to admit I had WAY too much fun with that. Anytime you can get the most popular Brewers blog on the web to write something like this:
That prompted Miller Park Drunk to launch their "RUNNING" series. I'll link to the Ken Macha and Corey Hart chapters here...the other two are a little too obscene to even be linked from this site.
I mean, that's just a job well done. (Especially considering the Alcides Escobar one was deemed too offensive and that's the only one with a shred of truth.) I have to say I thought THE RUNNING SERIES was a big success.
We're off for the weekend. I think Counsell will re-sign at some point this weekend, but other than that there shouldn't be anything going on. If you need me I'll be at the "World's Greatest Dart Bar" on Sunday, making fun happen. Until Monday, Maas cervezas por favor.
You running, Ryan Braun?
Baseball December 11th, 2009
I am nothing if not a people pleaser so when a commenter requested that we do a story about the Brewers being more open to running next year and "what the Brewers are running from?" I had to oblige and present you THE RUNNING SERIES.
Ryan Braun, don't run from shit son. I'm a soldier! In fact, I'm about to set the record straight with a freestyle rap that I wrote on my Blackberry. (Ed. note: But Ryan you aren't supposed to write freestyles. Who are you, Drake?) Bitch, stfu. Yo DJ kick that beat. Read the rest of this entry »


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What is it exactly that people dont understand about ranked champ select..priority is in order of first pick to last...if a role is taken, you take another one...as soon as champ select appears being the 5th player to pick and calling mid, top or jungle is not ettiquette..you can suggest it, but until you learn how ranked works, elo hell will exist forever...learn to play all roles
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Exactly, if you're the lower ELO, you have to trust that the higher ELO is going to play the role better. If you don't like it, keep raising in ELO so you're not the lower one anymore. If I'm a lower pick I'll tell people, hey my best role is AP carry, but if someone else grabs it, guess I'm jungling or support, or whatever.
Honestly, if someone calls a champ and/or role, it's probably because they can't play anything else. Why jeopardize the match by making them play a role/champ they can't play? Though of course, if you're playing ranked, one should be able to cover any role.
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I always call out stating that I can play Solo Top, Jungle and Support best. If they don't leave any of those positions, I'll fill what is needed, but they have to deal with the potential consequences of their choice. Yes I'll still do my best, but I just don't get the whole AP caster thing, and I'm always out of position with an AD carry.
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In the same vein of needing to know a lot of champions, it's not enough just to know how to play multiple roles, it's also really important to know how to counter pick, no it won't win you the game by itself, but if the enemy team has multiple melee champions and you take Ashe, it'll help a lot.
This is flawed in my mind. ELO is imprecise at best, and fluctuates frequently. Someone sufficiently close to me to be paired with me via matchmaking is surely sufficiently close that we should all be trying to compromise as to roles on which we're best. In other words, this is totally backwards; If someone says their bad at Ranged AD, and their last pick, stop making them pick Ranged AD.
i have not played ranked and only drafted one time in normals.... so i'll just say a personal opinion... But for my understanding of how things works (what i have read so far on the forums)... comunication in teams starts in champion select... maybe calling a role and being last its a bad choice of words, but as some have suggested, saying that you play best A or B role over the others should be the norm and if that person is last, could ask for someone to pick a champion for them and then trade champs (thats the reason for the trade button).... so someone who is more adept at all roles could fill in the missing ones, and offer the other guys their prefered (better played) roles... This should be a must in solo que, more than ranked team (were team communication its already implied)... if no one says anything you are oppening yourself to raging (or trolling) and bad team comps, even if you have a great game or not...


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3rd Arrondissement (Upper Marais)
Au Bascou
Third Arr.
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Hanging bunches of pimentos add a spicy aroma to this small Basque restaurant in the Third Arrondissement. In contrast with its unassuming exterior, the dining room is designed with ocher-hued walls, oil paintings, and objéts d'art from the southwestern region of the country. The bistro is popular with locals, but visitors are also welcome; in fact, chef Bertrand Guéneron, who previously worked with acclaimed chef Alain Senderens, often emerges from the kitchen to chat with the patrons. House specialties include the soupions (baby squid) sautéed with chorizo and the piperade (scrambled eggs with sweet and hot peppers, ham, and tomatoes).
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"This ground-breaking paper shows that with encapsulated, frozen donor stool, fecal transplantation can be used to successfully treat recurring C-diff infection in 90 percent of cases," says George H. Russell, MD, MS, pediatric gastroenterologist in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Boston Children's Hospital and co-author of the Massachusetts General Hospital-sponsored study.
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As Epilepsy Awareness month closes out and we embark upon the holiday season, we're pleased to see an innovation initiated here at Boston Children's Hospital move toward commercial development.
Open-heart surgery offers clear and direct access to the heart, but it also requires stopping the heart, draining the blood, and putting the patient on an external heart and lung machine. Catheterization—insertion of a thin, flexible tube through the patient's groin and up into the still-beating heart—is less invasive. But it's not suitable for very complicated ...
It was an offer I couldn't refuse. Student leaders from MIT Hacking Medicine had invited me to join a weekend health care hackathon in Doha, Qatar. We had taken our show on the international road before, to Uganda and India, but this hack (November 20–22, 2014) would be our first in the Middle East and the first focused on sports medicine.
Much has been written about the successes that result from medical hackathons, in which people from across the health care ecosystem converge to solve challenges. For example, PillPack, which formed out of MIT Hacking Medicine, recently closed an $8.75 million funding round. But is this a realistic snapshot of what happens after a hackathon?
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As the parent of a UNCWSubmitted by Concerned Parent (not verified) on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 4:10pm.
As the parent of a UNCW student who earlier in the year was approached by a UNCW police officer while his vehicle was stopped, had an alcohol level of .00, given a roadside sobriety test, had his car searched, handcuffed and taken to jail where he was held for approximately eight hours, ultimately charged with DUI and under 21 consumption (later told by the officer that he "failed" the roadside sobriety test), this infuriates me. We have paid out a lot of money trying to straighten this mess out, and the nightmare is still not over. This is such a double standard...... I can only hope that the officer's raise is not coming from the increased tuition we are paying at UNCW. »
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How are you passing your holiday weekend?
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." -Walt Whitman
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; theyll scratch you up time and time again but in the end youre polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Laughter will cure life's ills. Have you had your laugh today?
Nothing to see here. Move along, people.
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Are you a fan of Comedy Central's "Key & Peele"? They're certainly popular, since the network has just renewed the show for another season of 13 episodes next fall.
Kegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have a great chemistry together on screen and in keeping with their on screen persona's, celebrated the news by delivering a sketch based on an Obama election victory theme.
Who would you like "Key & Peele" to impersonate next? Which is your favorite sketch of theirs? Good luck to them in the upcoming season!


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"This recognition highlights the technical expertise of our local teams and our commitment to delivering high-quality communications solutions to our customers," said Rich Montgomery, Verizon's EMEA group vice president. "We work closely with European enterprises to help them leverage the power of emerging technologies to support their own business goals, now and in the future. Our ongoing collaboration with Cisco makes it possible to offer solutions that leverage the overarching strength of our two companies."
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And though it will be significantly less expensive than either the Biltmore Room or the Russian Tea Room, expect signature dishes, like the foie gras wontons in golden oxtail broth that immobilized diners at the Biltmore Room. "My style will still be there," he says. "But there may only be five or six ingredients in a dish instead of twenty." The restaurant, which will also have a 250-bottle wine program focusing on American production, will likely open in early March.
Gary Robins to Try His Hand at 'Rustic Elegance' at Sheridan Square

The mystery of Gary Robins's new West Village restaurant has been solved. The former Biltmore Room and Russian Tea Room chef tells us that his new place, in the space that formerly housed Café Rafaella and Central Kitchen, will be a New American restaurant called Sheridan Square. There will be a wood-burning oven and a wood grill, and the menu, though something of a departure from Robins's usual luxe style, will have "a little bit of rustic elegance to it."


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Updated: July 25, 2013 3:39PM
BOURBONNAIS — The Bears haven't practiced yet, but there already was one surprise at training camp. Veteran defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis did not to report to camp, informing the team he intends retire.
The Bears moved quickly to fill the roster spot on Thursday, signing vetrean defensive lineman Jamaal Anderson to a one-year deal. Anderson (6-6, 280 pounds) started 48 of 77 games in six seasons.
Anderson was cut by the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this month. He played for the Indianapolis Colts in 2011 and for the Atlanta Falcons from 2007-10. Anderson was the eighth overall pick in the 2007 draft out of Arkansas.
In his career, Anderson has recorded 132 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 10 pass break ups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
The Bears signed Ellis in June, filling out their 90-man roster and ultimately spelling the end of defensive lineman Israel Idonije's time with the Bears. Ellis was officially placed on the reserve/retired list on Thursday.
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Oct 18 2010
10 Truths About the Modern Music Business
Yes, I haven't posted here in ages. That's one part due to a job (or three) that are insanely demanding. But it's also in part due to all the other places I write for. Including this one – PBS Mediashift, where I just posted 10 Truths About the Modern Music Business.
Full article at that link, but here's the start…
I've been covering the digital music business for MediaShift for more than 18 months, and in that time I've chronicled new services and examined key trends and news. Below is a look at 10 things that I've come to believe are true about the modern music business.
1. The "DIY Revolution" has Been Relatively Ineffective
Although going it on your own was all the rage in 2009, reality has shown that the majority of artists still need a team around them to reach any substantial level of awareness, sales, and revenue. However, this team doesn't necessarily need to resemble the traditional record label department structure. For many artists, surrounding themselves with a few tech-savvy friends and some seed money can generate the momentum necessary to fuel a moderate indie career. To reach far and wide enough to live off of one's art, the task list is simply too long to tackle alone. In reality, DIY can work just fine if you modernize the traditional definition of the term.
2. Tech Can Replace/Enhance Some Functions
Technology has removed many barriers and allowed almost anyone to play the game. It has also removed the need for some of the team members that have always been needed. Recording, mixing and mastering music can be done faster and cheaper than ever before. Distributing the output digitally is near instant and inexpensive. Anyone can create digital tools that collect email addresses, stream music, sell tickets, and engage with fans. Just remember that with technology, "build it and they will come" is pure fantasy.
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# Brittney Derhoon 02 Aug 2011 at 11:44 am
I completely agree, especially with the "DIY Revolution". I think it's almost nearly impossible to do it completely on your own, without the support of friends and such to help promoting. Yet, it's definitely become a lot easier with the Internet.
This was a great post, with a lot of great insight!
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In 2005, Sprint bought Nextel in a $36 billion deal that was meant to be a "merger of equals." But combining the companies was tough: Nextel's network ran on a different technology than Sprint's, creating a wireless infrastructure nightmare. Sprint (S) racked up expenses over the years as Nextel's "push-to-talk" setup fell out of favor, and those subscribers fled in droves. Finally, Sprint announced in May 2013 that the Nextel network would be shut down one month later. It died Sunday night.
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Chatting with Rayne Pegg, manager of the national affairs and research division of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Rayne Pegg11:00 a.m. Tom Karst: How are you adjusting to life back in California after having been at USDA as administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service?
11:01 a.m. Rayne Pegg: It is wonderful being back in California. It was a great experience being in DC but it is always nice to be home, close to family and back at the Farm Bureau. Who can complain when you live in California?
11:02 a.m. Karst: What made you want to go back to the California Farm Bureau?
11:02 a.m. Pegg: I've always enjoyed representing farmers and working with farmers. The state is going through a number of challenges. My experience both at the state and federal levels helps in addressing those challenges. Our California Department of Agriculture is taking a lot of budget cuts and is looking at how they can do things differently. So my experience at the federal level helps in looking at those and thinking of new ways to address some of our old problems. I enjoy that.
11:04 a.m. Karst: What are the top two or three issues you are dealing with in California right now?
11:05 a.m. Pegg: With the governor's current budget proposal that will equal a $31 million cut to the California Department of Food and Agriculture over the course of two years, the Farm Bureau along with some other farmer representative groups have been sitting down with the department and saying, 'How can the department maintain strong programs for protecting against pest and diseases with few dollars?' That's a big challenge but I think it is actually a good question because it forces you to look at (whether) we need to do things like we have always done them. Can the pest and disease prevention programs function better or function differently? Do we need to make better investments in other areas for the long term? I like looking for answers to those questions, and that's probably the biggest (issue) we are facing.
Immigration reform is another major issue. A lot of growers right now are really feeling the impact of not having an immigration program that works. And so we are really working with Congress, pushing Congress that something needs to be done this year, regardless whether or not it is an election year. They need to focus on this issue; it is not just impacting California growers, it is impacting growers in Arizona, the Northeast, everywhere. One solution is not it. Just fixing H-2A is a component of it but is not the solution that will work for everyone.


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Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Summary
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Warcraft was the game that turned the strategy world upside down. It impacted the game world like Dune II did. This third part of Warcraft was named Warcraft III: The Reign of Chaos.
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Hollywood's Empire magazine has a lone image of director Duncan Jones working on the set of the Warcraft movie adaptation. It appears that it could be the set of the Stormwind throne room.
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Source Code director signs on for Legendary Pictures' Warcraft adaptation
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Charles Leavitt has penned the script for Warcraft, which is being kept very secret. Filming should begin in late 2013 for 2015 release. It's rumoured Johnny Depp might be involved.
Blizzard acquired 'Project Blackstone' domain November 26th
A web domain for 'Project Blackstone' was once owned by a Texas resident but they let it expire last year, according to WHOIS records, but now Blizzard has snapped it up this week.
There are no webpage connections to the domain as of yet; Blizzard are just sitting on it. There's little to no reference to 'Blackstone' in any lore created by the studio.
Blizzard seek to wrestle control of 'Heroes of Warcraft' domain
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[825] Does the Size Matter? – Prostate Weight Does Not Predict PSA Recurrence after Radical Prostatectomy
DD Davidson, MO Koch, H Lin, L Cheng. Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Yale University, New Haven, CT
Background: Previous studies suggest that low prostate weight is a significant negative prognostic guide for prostate cancer assessment. If this observation were sustained by independent clinicopathologic studies, then prostate size would contribute a valuable non-invasive parameter for preoperative patient staging.
Design: 431 men who underwent radical retropubic prostatectomy between 1990 and 1998 were analyzed for association between prostate weight and various clinical or pathological parameters. These included age, preoperative PSA level, PSA recurrence, pathological stage, Gleason grade, extraprostatic extension, positive surgical margins, tumor volume, associated high grade PIN, perineural invasion and lymph node metastasis. Potential associations between evaluated parameters and clinical outcome were probed by Cox regression analysis.
Results: A significant positive correlation was found between prostate weight and increasing patient age or increasing preoperative PSA level. There was no significant independent association between prostate weight and any of the other variables examined, including PSA recurrence. Preoperative PSA and Gleason biopsy grade were significant independent predictors of pathologic stage, Gleason prostatectomy grade, positive surgical margins and PSA recurrence.
Conclusions: Although increasing prostate weight correlates with both increased patient age and higher preoperative PSA level, it does not independently predict favorable postoperative clinical outcome.
Category: Genitourinary (including renal tumors)
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